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Parksville will look at requiring developers to present “major land use projects” to council prior to the start of the statutory process. Coun. Sue Powell brought a motion asking for a staff report on requiring the presentations, which are currently optional. While developers can, and sometime do, present their ideas to council early in the process, Powell would like to make the presentations mandatory, giving them a chance to explain the proposal and be available to answer questions. “I think this is very unnecessary,” said coun. Al Greir who called it “inappropriate and a waste of time. Some of the developers do come and it seems too premature, we have about 16 steps before it’s approved and when they come they don’t have a full picture of the situation themselves.” He said developers are often just working the idea out themselves in those early stages and gave the example of the Beach Club which he said didn’t end up being what people heard proposed in the early stages. “I can see us spending a lot of time asking developers questions they might not have answers to.” Powell defended the idea as “a way to have the discussion, I think it would serve the citizens more appropriately, and it might be a way to head off problems in the future.” She said the early presentations used to be more common and the proposals now come through staff and there isn’t the same amount of information early in the process. “I fully support this particular recommendation,” mayor Chris Burger jumped in. See WON’T MAKE, page A6

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PULL HARD!: One of the more popular events at Beach Day on Sunday in Qualicum Beach was the tug of war, which saw both children and adults swarm to aid of their choice in repeated tests of strength. See Page A5 for more from Beach Day, and check out our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PQBNews) for dozens of photos. SATURDAY ON ALBERNI HIGHWAY

80-year-old cyclist killed in crash An elderly cyclist was killed in a motor vehicle crash on Alberni Highway on Saturday. Oceanside RCMP reported the 80-year-old Qualicum Beach resident was riding along Highway 4 at Howard Road when the accident occurred just before 10 a.m. Police say a preliminary investi-

gation determined the vehicle was heading westbound on Alberni Highway when it collided with the cyclist, who was making a left turn from Alberni Highway onto Howard Road. The cyclist was transported by helicopter to Victoria General Hospital but was pronounced dead at the hospital. The driver of the vehicle did not

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Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell announced last week that the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development is providing an $8,000 community gaming grant for the Qualicum and District Curling Club. “This funding will help the Qualicum and District Curling Club continue to offer quality coaching for curlers from all walks of life in the Qualicum community,” Stilwell said in a news release. “It’s fantastic to see them receive this funding which will promote healthy active living to the athletes of all ages.” The provincial government said in the release that community gaming grants allow non-profit organizations to apply for provincial gaming revenues. Last fiscal year, in 2012/13, the government said it distributed a total of $135 million in gaming grants for eligible community programs and services. Approximately 5,300 community groups benefited from funding during 2012/13. Full application information is available online at: http://www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming/ — NEWS Staff

Music by the Bay in Deep Bay on Thursday Music by the Bay at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station goes Thursday, July 25 with a performance by Todd Butler. A contributor to CBC Radio and Television and a veteran of over thirty years of live performing as a guitarist/vocalist and comedian, Butler’s skills are honed to an exquisite point. For tickets to the show which goes from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. visit www.milnergardens.org and follow the links to Music by the Bay. Future performances include Phil Dwyer’s Adult Jazz Intensive Ensemble August 22 and on August 30 Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra. — NEWS Staff

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Parksville council will hold another “town hall style” meeting Oct. 21 at the McMillan Arts Centre as part of their ongoing community engagement efforts. Looking to hold another meeting away from the regular council forum in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre (city hall) the staff report points out they are better waiting till the fall when more people are likely available to attend. The meeting will be held an hour later than usual, starting at 7 p.m. and mayor Chris Burger suggested council start thinking about specific topics of more community interest they might like to see on that agenda. The format will follow that of similar well attended meetings held in various locations in the community over the last several years including Knox United Church, Craig Bay and Ballenas Secondary, which Burger said “was an extremely positive experience for council because so many residents were passionate about the issues under discussion.” A town hall portion will include brief staff

presentations on topics determined for the meeting, followed by a question-and-answer session for residents to voice concerns. The agenda will be available at city hall and on www.parksville.bc.ca by the preceding Friday, Oct. 18.

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phone the non-emergency line of the RCMP, police will attended if they have resources available. “My staff doesn’t have legal authority to break into a car. If an animal has to be removed then we call the RCMP,” she explained. While many people head outside at this time of year, they are not clear on some of the heat-related dangers of summer, especially when it comes to their pets. She pointed out that the metal box in the back of a pickup truck gets hot

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and leather seats are more intense than fabric. Even with the windows open a bit, a car can get much hotter than the outdoor temperature and dogs can experience great distress and potentially life-threatening harm such as heat stroke. Dogs have to pant to decrease their body temperature because they don’t have the sweat glands that people have. Durante said she is saddened when people take their animals to certain outdoor events because that can be

potentially harmful. “The pavement is so hot. How would you feel walking on it in bare feet? If it is not comfortable for you how do you think animals feel? They don’t perspire like us.” Dr. Jeff Allen from the Bellevue Veterinary Clinic in Errington said he doesn’t get too many cases of dogs burning their pads from hot pavement, but it can happen and he believes people are becoming more aware of the dangers hot summer weather poses for pets. He pointed out that just like small children, dogs can’t regulate their body temperature as easily as an adult can. “They can only sweat through the pads on their feet and they can only blow off heat through panting,” he said. He added smaller breeds like Pugs with pushed in faces don’t have a good air flow mechanism and they are even more susceptible to problems from the heat. He said a dog in distress needs to be cooled down immediately and wet towels soaked in cold water wrapped around the dogs neck is helpful because that is where the blood vessels are close to the surface and you can get more rapid cooling. He added that even dogs outside need shade and water, especially dogs with dark hair that absorbs heat. To report a dog in distress call 1-855622-7722.

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“I think its good to have the benefit of as much information as possible as early as possible.” “I think it’s good for us as decision makers, good for the public, it’s probably even good for the developers,”

he added. He cautioned it is important to keep those early visions in mind as examples only, not necessarily the finished plan. Chief Administrative officer Fred

Manson said it doesn’t make much difference from a staff perspective except that they often haven’t had any input yet before those earliest presentations. A report on the possibilities will come back to council at a future meeting.

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When the Ocean Idler Car Club hosts its annual car show on August 3, it will be a real blast from the past. That’s the theme of this year’s event, said club secretary Jack Biickert. Despite the theme however, there will be at least one fairly new aspect to the sixth annual show, he said. That’s because the 2011 show moved to the

Coombs Fairgrounds on Ford Road, behind the Coombs General Store. The fun kicks off with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., with a lunch food concession all day. The event, he said, is an open-class car show, with a $15 fee for car entries and public entry by donation. All proceeds from the show are donated to a number of local groups, including the Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society, the Coombs Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department and the Ocean Idlers Car Club. The club, Biickert said, is the oldest car club in the Parksville Qualicum area, having formed in 1986.

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irst, the province rejected the company’s first application for a coal mine near Buckley Bay. Shortly thereafter, the two men who occupied the proverbial corner offices vacated the building. Has the shaft caved in on the Compliance Energy Corporation? Apparently not. First, let’s have a look at the timeline. In mid-May, The B.C. Environmental Assessment Office announced it rejected the application for Compliance Energy’s proposed Raven Coal Mine near Buckley Bay. In a letter to Compliance president and CEO John Tapics, the BCEAO said “the application does not contain the required information and (the BCEAO) has decided not to accept the application for detailed review.” Compliance officials, including Tapics, were not immediately available for comment on the rejection, which was a bit odd. A week later, company vice-president Stephen Ellis told The NEWS that Compliance would re-submit its application within the next two months, which would be, well, right about now. No word on any re-submission has filtered to us. On June 5, the company announced chief financial officer Jim Defer had resigned “to pursue another opportunity.” On June 25, CEO Tapics resigned “to pursue other opportunities.” Ellis was appointed president and chief operations officer. Other opportunities or not, the changes at the top, and the lack of any re-submission, could easily lead one to believe the death knell has sounded for Compliance’s plans to mine coal on Vancouver Island. Not so fast. Our fine sister publication, The Comox Valley Record, has reported Compliance, which holds a 60 per cent interest in the Bear Coal Deposit south of Comox Lake, has also expressed interest in exploring coal resources above Forbidden Plateau north of Comox Lake. It’s unclear whether that interest is dated (the Anderson Lake application was made six years ago). In any event, it’s time for Compliance and its new top officials to issue public statements about its intentions related to the Raven project near Buckley Bay or any other plans it has for coal mining on the Island. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters A senior confesses In reply to Pat Murphy’s recent letter (‘Don’t cut me off’, The NEWS, July 16). I confess being a senior pedestrian that prefers not to use the walk lights at McMillan and Morison. Once I push the button, I can either step back several feet and see if the light is flashing, or step off the sidewalk with no idea when it is safe to proceed or how much time is left. As a pedestrian, I get no feedback as there are no light indicators from my perspective. The crossing on the other side of the street is not controlled so you run into all the hazards the light was suppose to remedy, with traffic coming from all directions. If you get safely across towards the BMO, the sidewalk by the fire hydrant has a major slope towards the water, with a small patch of grass also sloping towards the building. There is a significant gap between the sidewalk and the backfill, not noticeable if the grass is overgrown. I took a serious fall and broke my shoulder at that spot. Other shops in the area have complained about the slope that was created by the upgrade. I question how we got the cadillac road update, a work of art to be sure, with an ill conceived, impractical functioning intersection. A more modest choice might have afforded other seniors with a decent road and sidewalks in nearby streets. Last year the city commissioned a study on “how seniors fall.’ The place I fell was a perfect example in what not to do. How much did that study cost taxpayers while the city disregarded the findings? How much was paid to the adjuster the

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city hired who took months to study my case, only to lay all the blame on me. My request for $500 (with receipts) for emergency care was denied. So much for caring about seniors. Maria Maslovat Parksville

Drivers Are iDiots I walk every day in Parksville and I have an experience almost every day on my walk. For instance, today in front of Parksville Elementary School, on the crosswalk, a driver nearly ran me over, then had the nerve to give me the finger as he sped away too fast for me to get his license number (you know who you are). I quite often sit on the bench in front of city hall and witness drivers failing to come to a complete stop, texting or talking on their cell phones. One driver was texting and eating an ice cream cone as he went through the stop sign with no hands on the steering wheel; luckily there was no one in the intersection. It seems there is never a police officer around when these things happen which is lucky for the idiot drivers. One out of 10 drivers have the green ‘N’ on the back of their car. Please obey the rules of the road before you kill someone. ron EngEn Parksville

KuDos to teAcher Re: ‘Cultivating community the key to this class’ (The NEWS, July 2), a story about hands-on learning. I would like to extend my gratitude to Monica Bradbury for her industrious and out-of-the-box thinking as a BSS home eco-

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nomics teacher. What a wonderful way to teach young, up-and-coming adults the reality of life skills. I trust these students appreciate the amount of hard work, dedication and love Bradbury put into this new outlook to teaching. Congratulations to BSS for allowing this initiative to happen in our community. Joann Mcarthur Qualicum Beach

coAl A concern Re: the proposal to export low quality U.S. coal via Texada Island. Why would a provincial government that requires all municipal and local governments to spend time planning to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions, and to buy offsets for those it can’t eliminate, allow such a ginormous and blatant mountain of low-quality coal be exported through our province? Is it to stimulate the economy? It will produce, I was told by the project manager on Texada, no additional jobs there, and maybe a handful at Fraser Surrey Dock and with the towing the barges that will spew the dust into the ocean and onto those of us in the region. We’ll all suffer from the increasing, and more likely catastrophic, climate change: sea level rise; more frequent and stronger storms, rainfalls, droughts, flooding, etc.; increasing acidification of the ocean. And we’ll be allowing the pollution of the ocean and its creatures with tons of coal dust. We’ll end up breathing and eating it ourselves, and our children and grand-children. It’s a totally irresponsible and stupid proposal, and needs to be stopped.

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Not particularly. We want her to have a beautiful baby, but it’s just the same as any other family.

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Re: letter to the editor in the July 18 edition of The NEWS, penned by Wendy Beaudoin (‘Rails to trails’). Wonderful suggestion that Wendy Beaudoin proposed in her letter. Let’s stop the Island rail service idea now because it is just a black hole that the taxpayers will have to keep shovelling money into. Why don’t we spend the money on converting those rails to trails. If you google / Wikipedia “rails trails” on the internet you will find hundreds of conversion examples that were highly successful. Great tourism draw plus good for the local economy. It would be a win win situation. tom Staite Parksville

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a far-away fuss Neil Horner’s subject of population explosion (Horner’s Corner, The NEWS, July 18) made me think. Yet he may be surprised that my thoughts focussed on King Farouk of Egypt, who, when deposed in 1952, declared somewhat ruefully: “In the end there will only be five kings left — the King of England, the King of Spades, the King of Clubs, the King of Hearts and the King of Diamonds.” Judging from the insane amount of international media attention now focussed on the birth of a future monarch in England, it seems Farouk was right on the money. If truth be told, neither Queen Elizabeth II nor any of her progeny would have graced the pages of magazines and tabloids worldwide for the past 60

years had it not been for Wallis Simpson. Mrs. Simpson changed the course of history in the Windsor household, by being the reason her lover King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936. When Duchess Kate gives birth, she will no doubt be granted the title of “Princess Kate” for the fruits of her labour (pun intended). Seems a shame the title “Princess Wallis” was never bestowed; the present Windsors owe her so much, if not everything, for damned sure. When King Edward abdicated in 1936 the world’s population was just over two billion; by the time of King Farouk’s ouster in 1952 it was up to almost three billion; at Y2K we had just passed six billion. Yet at the year 1000, population stood at 275 million, and 350 years after that 75 million were wiped out by the Black Death. The first billion marker came a mere 200 years ago; yet last year we topped seven billion. Huge advances in sanitation, clean water supply, medicines, vaccines, antibiotics, and nutrition allowed the population spiral over the past two centuries. Considering all these quite intriguing numbers, don’t you wonder why so much fuss is being made over one baby in far away London, England, eh? BerNie SmitH Parksville

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ake no mistake about They may snicker at Canada but it. Noah Kilpatrick is the rest of the USA is running as fast a victim of discrimias it can to catch up to us. nation. Consider: in the past few months Dr. Tara Macart by arthur black Naturopathic Physician The 15 year-old student at the American legislators have been 10 years healing Oceanside. Faith Fellowship Christian School locked in courtroom battles to leSteve Weldon WHOLE PERSON, WHOLE FAMILY MEDICINE in Waterdown, New York has been galize gay marriage, marijuana use, 250-905-0023 Opti-Balance Naturopathic Medicine relentlessly bullied and denigratand amnesty for immigrants. sweldon@pqbnews.com #4-161 Fern Road West, QB • 752-2711 ed, not just by his fellow students Canadians? Been there. Done www.opti-balance.com but by members of the school facthat. ulty. Gun control? Wild West insani“They told me that (my people) ty in the U.S. while in Canada — no were all stupid,” Kilpatrick recalls. problem, eh? We don’t Go Postal He says they insulted his home and made fun about our ‘right to bear arms’. of his country. Are we different than Americans? You bet To submit your activities into our weekly (Thursday) Calendar of It’s a familiar story, alas. First Nations people your Health-Care card and Cowichan sweater Events: events@pqbnews.com - fax:250-248-4655 #4-154 Middleton Ave, Parksville know the experience only too well, as do Lati- we are. nos and blacks. I grew up in a time when ItalTwo researchers, Canadian Michael Adams ians were routinely referred to as wops, French- and American Celinda Lake, have been studyNOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: men were frogs, Chinese were chinks and the ing attitudes in the two countries for the past English were limeys (or, to my Oz friends, Pom- twenty years. They have concluded that we are ERMINESKIN TRIBAL ENTERPRISES AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPLICATION my bastards). indeed drawing closer to one another. FOR PART OF DISTRICT LOT 16, NANOOSE DISTRICT But that’s not Noah Kilpatrick’s problem. Ironically, the change is almost exclusively Public Participation Requested He’s not First Nations or of European ex- on the U.S. side. traction. Nor does he have roots in Africa or Americans (notwithstanding neolithic loons A Public Open House for the Ermineskin Agricultural Land Reserve Application South America. like George W., Rush Limbaugh and the Tea has been set as follows: Noah Kilpatrick’s lineage problem is — he’s Party) are systematically embracing more liberal-social values every year. Canadian. Date: Monday, July 29, 2013 Americans have seen the light. They’re beFor some reason, two of the teachers (one of Time: 2:00pm to 7:00pm them is also the principal) started ragging on coming more like us. Location: Parksville Community & Conference Centre But not fast enough for the Kilpatricks. Even Noah because he was born in Canada. Garry Oaks and Arbutus Rooms “They’d say things like ‘Canada’s full of com- though they’ve lived in Waterdown for a demunists. They club baby seals.’ That my opinion cade, his mother has pulled Noah out of school. Information will be available pertaining to the application and the public will be doesn’t really matter because I’m a Canadian.” “No 15-year-old should have to question his given an opportunity to provide input. Note this is not a mandatory step in the Not to be paranoid or anything, but you have self-worth at the hands of a teacher,” she says. application process. to wonder if somebody isn’t slipping moron He’ll finish his Grade Nine at home. After that, We want to know your opinion because it has an impact, and that your support, pills into the Faith Fellowship School water they’ll probably move back to Ottawa. participation and engagement is very much needed to successfully complete the supply. Quite apart from the fact that this is a Good move, folks. Seems like your slice of ALR application process. We look forward to meeting you at this Open House. ‘Christian’ school in ‘the land of the free’ per- America is just a little too backward to ‘get’ secuting a 15-year-old kid, it’s just plain, well... Canada. For further information please contact Fahim Hague at fahim@ermineskin.ca out of date. The trash talking students and faculty are seArthur Black is a regular columnist. He lives riously behind the American learning curve. on Salt Spring Island.

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On Thursday, July 18, town council and staff honoured community volunteers at the Town of Qualicum Beach Volunteer Appreciation Reception held at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. “Volunteerism is symbolic of everything that makes Qualicum Beach the great community it is, and will continue to be” said Mayor Teunis Westbroek. “The community is so fortunate to have volunteers who see a need and then have the commitment and dedication to try and meet it. The role of local government is to act as a facilitator and supporter to enable volunteerism.” The community benefits from a wealth of experience and talent amongst its residents who are willing to share of themselves. Council recognized the time and effort contributed to the Town by volunteers, including: • Volunteers appointed by Council resolution to the Town’s committees, commissions and boards; • Volunteers nominated by a special event group, volunteer organization or non-profit association to represent their group at the event; and, • Volunteers Council recognized for having individually made a significant contribution to

the community during the past year. The volunteer groups and committee members honoured this year are listed on the 2013 Volunteer Appreciation Recipients award displayed in the town hall foyer, with the Above and Beyond Volunteer Award plaque. Highlights of the afternoon special event included: • Above and Beyond Volunteer Award to Peter Drummond, chosen by Council from the worthy volunteers nominated by the public and council. • Communities in Bloom Street Style Awards nominated and presented by Town staff to Linda Moore for first place, Mr. and Mrs. Girard for second place and Bill and Diane Kinderwater for third place. • “Best Blooming Business Award” to Mulberry Bush Book Store with second place to Qualicum Stationers and third place to Let’s Knit. • Drawing Irene Robson’s name from the volunteers in attendance, to be the lucky winner of a variety of local gift certificates and gifts. The afternoon closed with a sincere thank you from Council on behalf of the whole community and a challenge to introduce a friend to volunteering, keep up the good work, and keep making a difference. — NEWS Staff/Town of Qualicum Beach

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There were horses and cows for scenery, a babbling creek and a breeze (at times strong) for the 8th annual Jazz, Tea and Cheesecake event at Morningstar Farm July 14. With music and food for the soul including samples of Phil’s fruity MooBerry wines, 380 people enjoyed an afternoon of the Standards featuring Jazz singer Melinda Whitaker and a five piece band that included Phil Dwyer on piano. Nancy Gourlay of Morningstar Farm said they had a record number of people who enjoyed the afternoon concert. “It was the best quality of musicians we have ever had,” she said. Fun was had by all at the second annual sports and arts summer camp for youth at the Coombs Fairgrounds last week. Forrest Carson-Austin a percussionist with Kumbana Marimba came on board this year as one of the facilitators and taught kids how to drum and juggle. He joined last summer’s facilitators, Sharon Tomczyk and Allison Shaw. Allison is facilitating her Studio 29 Academy of Music Kidfest choir camp August 6 to 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Soundgarden. The camp is for children ages five to 10 who love to sing and finishes with a performance on the KidFest Stage, August 18. For information email studio29@live.ca or call (250) 954-2110. Want to kick your food up a notch? Add some Red Russian garlic grown by Al Valenti of Pacific Northwest Garlic in Coombs. The little farm at the corner of Grafton and Station Roads provides just the right amount of sunshine and water for growing Red Russian bulbs. Valenti uses only organic compost to produce his garlic and his wife Gillian sells the beauties at the Errington Farmers Market and the Craig Street Market. The non-stop sunshine has resulted in an early crop of sweet corn at Silver Meadows Farm in Errington. Elizabeth Fox said they now have early Peaches and Cream. The yellow corn should be ready in about a week. The farm is open every day from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden July 20 and 21 was a huge success. With over 50 local artisans and live music the event hosted by Lesley Seselja is a fundraiser for the Nanoose Bay food bank. Lesley’s beautiful property is the perfect venue to peruse the unique art work created by the many talented artists who live in these parts. New this year was the BumbleBees Country Cottage with vintage, reused and found treasures. The cottage was brimming with fun items including quaint bird feeders made out of china tea cups. With crab bonkers on every table and 500 crabs in the bucket, Crabfest at Northwest Bay Ranch in Nanoose Bay was a crowd pleaser July 20. The locally caught Dungeness Crab was cooked to perfection and served up with all the trimmings. There was great live music by The Centaurs, hayrides, freshly squeezed lemonade, ice cream, home made pie and more for the event that saw a large crowd and raised some money for Moorecroft Park.

Nancy Gourlay of Morningstar Farm served up the enduring star of the annual Jazz, Tea and Cheesecake event July 14 … Judy’s famous Little Qualicum Cheesecake made with lower calorie fromage frais (fresh cheese) and garnished with fresh berries.

Some budding musicians spent last week honing their skills at the second annual Sp-Arts summer camp at the Coombs Fairgrounds. Music instructor Allison Shaw (left) enjoyed jamming with her talented students Ethan Wall on recorder, Lukas Forsgren on guitar, Oakely Reelie on ukulele and Ethan Kerman on ukulele.

Not all garlic is created equal, just ask Gillian Crawley who was selling her bulbs at the Craig Street Market last week. She and her husband Al Valenti grow their amazing garlic without nasty chemicals at their farm in Coombs. The Red Russian variety stores well, is moist and tastes great.

Ty and Gage Boulton have been busy sorting the early Peaches and Cream corn at Silver Meadows Farm in Errington. The seven year old twins help their grandparents who own the farm with taste testing and are pleased to report the early crop is sweet and tasty.

A record number of people attended Art in the Garden in Nanoose Bay July 20 and 21 and many of them took time to enjoy the music and food including hand made Italian artisan biscotti, pizzelle and shortbread hand made by Mirella Trazzo of Biscotti Di Notte.

The Dungeness Crab was the star of the show at Crabfest at Northwest Bay Ranch in Nanoose Bay July 20. Ian MacDonald, one of the many volunteers at the fundraiser for Moorecroft Park, made sure each plate had plenty of melted butter.

Submissions are welcome. Telephone Brenda Gough at 250-248-1188 or email: bgough@pqbnews.com

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Whether you regularly visit St Mark’s Fair or are a first time visitor to Qualicum Beach, you will find an especially warm welcome at the 41st annual St. Mark’s Fair on Saturday, July 27. Some of that warmth will come from the people, but some of it will be generated by the small fleet of electric vehicles that will shuttle shoppers to and from parking areas around the community. The Town of Qualicum Beach is coordinating the free shuttle transportation and four electric vehicles will run from Ravensong to the Fern and Memorial lot to Veterans Way. A free shuttle will run between the Kwalikum Secondary School lot and the fair site all through the day. Over 140 vendors will offer goods ranging from handmade soap, to handknitted sweaters. Skilled hands have created the pottery, wood turning, jewelry and other crafts throughout the fair grounds. The Holy Rollers have promised 250 pies this year and early shoppers will get their choice of apple, berry, rhubarb or pecan. However, people should know there’s a limit of two. Choice goods and unique gifts at great prices will also to be found at the White Elephant stall. Saintly Temptations, the 40th anniversary cookbook compiled by St. Mark’s bakers is available for only $10 in the

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The annual St. Mark’s Fair draws thousands of bargain hunters to Qualicum Beach.

Country Market, along with locally made Christmas puddings, chutneys, jams and jellies. Local entertainment continues to be a highlight at the event and musicians, dancers and variety acts will be featured throughout the day.

Meanwhile, the Curling Club will be serving up great food and a beverage garden will be available on the Legion grounds, located near the Information desk. Activities in the children’s area include music and games, face painting and environmental experiences.

Community partners this year include the Qualicum Beach Curling Club and, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76. Proceeds from the fair raised by St. Mark’s stay in the area and help to support local programs for seniors and youth. — Submitted by St. Mark’s

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Artists race the clock to paint Qualicum Beach scenes LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Qualicum Beach will be full of art, crafts, creativity, music and inspiration Saturday as the annual Grand Prix d’Art takes place, paired with Art in Action fair. The Grand Prix d’Art is a painting race that begins when locations around Qualicum Beach are pulled by lottery and handed out to artists ranging from amateur to professional. The artist have three

hours to paint the scene in front of them, while passersby watch their creativity take form. At 2 p.m. the paintings are brought back to TOSH for framing and judging, and afterwards they’ll go on sale to the public. Paintings will be on display in the TOSH gallery until August 5. Art in Action is an interactive art festival where local artisans and artists selling their wares

and perform demonstrations while children participate in some fun, hands-on activities. It will be set up around TOSH and throughout the parking lot at the old bus garage. “That ranges from bead makers to metal workers to jewelers, explained Summer Assistant at the Old School House Arts Centre, Jenika Lindsay. “That’s also the same day as the St. Mark’s

Fair along Veteran Avenue at the community centre so it’s a very big day.” The Farmer’s Market that usually takes place on Veteran Avenue will be set up in the grassy field behind TOSH. Both the Grand Prix d’Art and Art in Action run from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while the Farmer’s Market runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the St. Mark’s Fair from

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live music will be played throughout the day during Art in Action with the Nanaimo Concert Band, The Konsorados and The Kameleons. The Nanaimo Concert Band is Canada’s oldest continuously operating concert band, established in 1872 and has a long and prestigious history. See GRAND PRIX, page A25

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MEMORIAL GOLF CLUB’S 100th ANNIVERSARY

Period costumes add to celebrations The Qualicum Beach course is the fourth oldest in B.C. BRENDA GOUGH NEWS Contributor

The Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club celebrated 100 years of golf on July 20 with a fun filled birthday party that had guests take a stroll down memory land. The festivities began with two shot gun Texas scramble golf games on the course which opened in 1913. Sporting period costumes and using vintage hickory golf clubs members and guests played golf as it was meant to be played. Some wondered how original golfers like Bobby Jones and Qualicum Beach’s own General Noel Money hit the ball ,let alone reach the greens but others still hit the ancient Gutta-Percha balls on the green and sunk their putts. The hole-in-one contest went begging with no winners and throughout the day golfers and spectators were entertained by the Qualicum Seniors Ukulele Band and the Nanaimo Youth

Fiddlers. The festivities carried on into the evening with the 100th anniversary gala dinner which was held on the lawn outside the Thalassa Restaurant. With a breathtaking ocean view as the backdrop and entertainment from Ron Hadley and his sextet accompanied by songstress Maureen Washington guests enjoyed a garden party that could easily rival the soirees put on at St. Andrews. The menu included cold melon soup served in wine glasses and stuffed pork loin chops garnished with flower accents. With white linen table clothes and napkins adorned with souvenir memorial golf clips the dining area was stunning and Oura Giakoumakis of Thalassa and her staff are to be commended for their impeccable service. Some of the dignitaries at the event included former Qualicum Beach mayors. Orlan Rye, looking spry, was a member of council for 17 years and Mayor from 1975 to 1977. Another alumnus was Jack Collins who spent 18 years on the Town council including six in the mayors seat until 1996.

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Shirley McGill, left, vice president of the board of directors for the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club, and Ann Lajoie dressed for the occasion. The ladies wouldn’t reveal their golf handicaps, saying they only have fun when they golf.

The Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course is the fourth oldest course in British Columbia. In 1981, the Town purchased the golf course from the late R. A. Brown of Calgary, Alberta. Details of the history including photos can be found in the

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The 35th annual Coombs Bluegrass is happening August 1-4 and people can expect more than just top-notch music. The event also has free music workshops throughout Saturday and Sunday, a variety of food, 50-50 draws and raffles, open jams, parkin’ lot pickin’ and more. The Foggy Hogtown Boys from Ontario will be gracing the stage for the first time at the festival, although they have played in the area before. The popular group plays traditional bluegrass, some numbers with a distinct old-timey sound and others with an upbeat, modern edge. Longtime organizer of the Coombs Bluegrass Festival, Linda Thorburn, said she’s been trying to get the group to play at the festival for years, but the members have very busy schedules. She’s thrilled to have them, she said, and people will be blown away by the talent of fiddle player John Showman. “He’s one of the most amazing fiddle players I think I’ve ever heard,” she said. “He’s a

madman.” Mark Phillips and 3rd Generation will be performing their hard-driving traditional bluegrass with some gospel influences. Thorburn said Phillips is very popular at the festival. “He just doesn’t stop,” she said. “He keeps playing because people want to dance to his music because they’re fast (songs). It’s dancing bluegrass (music). The last time he played two years ago, I’ve never seen so many people dancing.” Other performers at the festival include 5 on a String from Port Coquitlam, Just Us from Victoria, The Barley Brothers from Salt Spring Island, Thorburn’s own group from this area, Backporch Banjo, and the Blue Touques from Eagle Bay, B.C. Thorburn speaks very highly of Blue Touques particularly her friend in the duo, Chris Stevens. “I think Chris is the best banjo player on the West coast,” she said. “He’s amazing.” The Old Time Fiddlers, who have been performing at the festival since its inception, are performing, and some of the members are in their 90s, Thorburn said. And then there’s the Backroom Boys, who played at the very first Coombs Bluegrass Festival, and one of the

members of the group actually hatched the idea to begin holding the festival. That was Riel Aubischon, who now lives in Alberta. Workshops include the Slo-Pitch from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday and Sunday with Coleen O’Brien, for those in the beginner stages of playing, and there will be a variety of other free workshops for the bass, banjo, guitar, fiddle, clawhammer, songwriting workshops and more. Everyone who plays an instrument is encouraged to join in the Biggest Bluegrass Band in B.C. Sunday night where people are grouped according to what instrument they play. There will be a variety of food vendors, and local products and merchandise for sale at the festival. People can camp at the site for free if buying a three or four day pass. Tickets are $80 for adults for all four days, $60 for 12-18 year-olds and under 12 is free. A day-pass for an adult is $35 and an evening pass (after 5 p.m.) is $25. The event takes place at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. For more information visit www.coombsbluegrass.com or call 250-7520383. Tickets are available at the gate beginning August 1.

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The band will perform at 11 a.m. The Konsorados will play folk music at noon, made up of Donna and Bill Konsorado. The duo pays homage to their prairie roots in their performances with original songs and arrangements.

At 1 p.m. the Kameleons will perform. These local accomplished musicians will give the crowd a bit of everything, from Dixieland, swing and blues to Klezmer pop and funk. For more information on TOSH visit www. theoldschoolhouse.org or call 250-752-6133.

Peter McCully, Publisher of the Parksville Qualicum Beach News, is pleased to make the following announcement: Sandi Wells will now be responsible for circulation at The NEWS. Sandi has been a familiar face the last 3 years working in the front office and will continue to help readers and advertisers with classifieds and special projects. Sandi and her family were transplanted to Parksville from Victoria and have lived in French Creek for 5 years. Becky Merrick is transferring to The NEWS sister paper, The Campbell River Mirror. Becky has commuted daily from just outside Campbell River to Parksville for the past 12 years, and is to be saluted for her commitment to the job. Staff congratulates Becky on racking up one million miles on the road for Black Press. Merrick says “That’s 2,456,359 cups of coffee, 6 Chevys, 2 Hondas and 1,843 tires.”

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When Dee Owen went looking for a white knight to help her too-booming business, it took her a while to find one. When she did though, of course she found a knight that had a tendency to wear mostly black. That’s just fine with the owner of Deez Bar and Grill, located on Highway 19A in Qualicum Beach. That knight — otherwise known as Trent Belcourt, the new co-owner of the popular restaurant, can wear whatever colour he wants, as long as he keeps on doing what he’s doing — making Deez’ customers and staff happy and keeping the whole operation ticking along like a well-oiled machine. Belcourt is no stranger to the Qualicum Beach restaurant scene, having worked at the pub at the now-demolished College Inn. He has also worked as the bar manager and hotel night manager at Swan’s Brew Pub in Victoria and as the night supervisor at the clubhouse at Crown Isle. He’s no stranger to the staff and regular customers at Deez either. After the

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whelmed by the rigors of running her restaurant, she considered selling the business but opted instead to rehire Belcourt and make him a partner. “I felt like I had too much on my plate,” she said. “I was looking for a manager for a couple of years before we were able to hire Trent. He took the reins from Day One and exceeded expectations. The customers love him and the staff thrive when they work with him.” For his part, Belcourt stressed his vision for the eatery, now in its eighth year of operation. “We are a very active part of the community,” he said. “We give back to the community through any fundraiser we support. We also have fundraisers onsite. For instance, we are having a breast cancer fundraiser on the August 3, B.C. Day long weekend.” Belcourt said he wants to emphasize the family-friendly direction he sees the restaurant taking. “We are a kid-friendly establishment. Families and kids are welcome here at Deez Bar and Grill,” he said. “We cater to all demographics, to the entire community.”

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John Hubert “Hugh” Stanhope May 15, 1925 – July 13, 2013

Hugh passed away peacefully at Qualicum Gardens on Saturday July 13, 2013. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 60 years, Cynthia; daughter, Ann Olson; sons, Andy (Lil) Stanhope, Geoff (Stephanie) Stanhope, and Ian (Katherine) Stanhope; grandchildren Taren, Cole, Keah, Luke, and Marley; sister-in-law Diane (Colin) Matheson; long time friend Bill Herkes. Hugh was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy. Hugh was born in Parksville and worked with the BC Assessment Authority for 30 years. He loved to hunt, fly fish with his kids and grandkids, read Canadian history, was an avid gardener, enjoyed his volunteer work with the Qualicum Beach Stream Keepers, and coached his sons’ soccer teams. Hugh watched Taren, Cole and Keah’s soccer games through rain and shine. He spent many happy hours on camping trips throughout BC and passed his great love of sports and nature on to his family. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach for the extra special care Hugh received during his stay there. A Celebration of Hugh’s Life will be held at the family home at 850 Field Crescent in Parksville on Saturday, August 10th at 2:00 pm. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements

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June 12, 1933 – July 14, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Senon on Sunday July 14th, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Hulda; son, Jerry Sauder of Parksville and daughter, Doris of Edmonton, Alberta. He was predeceased by this parents Georg and Amanda and sisters, Ruth Stobbe and Trudy Sauder. Senon was a loving and devoted father and husband. He was a committed Christian for over 60 years and his life stood as an example of love and service to others. For 20 years, Senon was a heating and air conditioning contractor in the Calgary area. He volunteered on numerous boards, church related committees, and community based charities over the years. An avid fisherman, Senon loved camping and the outdoors. He also took great pride in his home cooked meals, his animal-raising endeavours, and his ability to fix or build just about anything. We will miss his outgoing personality, his sage advice, and his dedication to his values and principles. A Memorial Service will be held on at 1:00 pm Saturday July 27th, 2013 at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church, 550 Pym Street in Parksville. Internment will follow the service at Yates Funeral Service & Crematorium Cemetery, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Senon’s memory to the Mennonite Central Committee, PO Box 2038, Abbotsford BC V2T 3T8. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

ALF CROWDER, the family would like to thank the following for their help and assistance throughout dad’s last years. Dr. Weichert and Auralee, Dr. Dalla Lana and staff, his “Pharmacy Girls”, VIHA nurses, meals on wheels program and volunteers, Elks Lodge # 589, Qualicum Legion & LA #76, and Parksville Senior Centre. We appreciate the care, condolences, arrangements and baskets ALL friends, neighbours, and lodge members have given our family throughout this difficult time. Many thanks everyone.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill. Surrounded by family, he died peacefully on July 16th after a short stay in the palliative care unit of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. He was surrounded by those he adored and who loved him dearly. Bill is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 59 years, Rosemary, his four daughters and their partners; Lynne Hume (Rick), Jane Patenaude (Ken), Mary Ann Dusting (Chris), and Karen Callaway (Kelly), nine grandchildren; Jeff, Scott, Carlene, Ali, Jordan, Deanna, Kelsey, Zoe and Kailyn, precious great grandchild Carter, and nephew and niece Ian and Susan Cormack. Bill is predeceased by his father William John Callaway, his mother Ethel Callaway, and his sister Barbara Cormack. Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Bill attended McMaster University graduating with a Social Sciences degree. It was during his final year at McMaster University, in December 1951, that he joined the ROTC and received a commission as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Regiment. He was sent to Korea as a reinforcement for the 2nd and 1st Battalions of the Royal Canadian Regiment fighting in such positions as the infamous Hill 355. Soon after returning to Canada in December 1952, Bill married his sweetheart Rosemary, and lived in Ontario for 12 years during which time they had 4 cherished daughters. Bill retired from army life as a Captain in July 1957 having served as a Personnel Selection Officer . His selfless devotion to improving the lives of the less fortunate, focusing on unemployed youth in particular, led to a rewarding counselling career at the YMCA. A major move in 1965 saw the family of 6 relocate to Vancouver where Bill continued his mission to improve the lives of all age groups through his compassionate, gentle and caring manner. Semi-retirement on Galiano saw Bill owning a small resort, Penny’s Cottages, and having the time of his life. The Callaway home was constantly filled with laughter as the children and grandchildren came to visit. Bill finally had time to pursue his love of music, drama and gardening. After selling the resort, he became the volunteer extraordinaire in the community, much respected and loved by all. After the move to Parksville then Qualicum, Bill revived his love for singing when he joined the choir of Knox United Church. He will be fondly remembered for his commitment to family, his passion for music, theatre, choir, gardening, golf and tennis and for his generosity, kindness and consideration of others. We wish to thank the hospital and palliative care staff for their compassionate care. A Memorial Service will be held at Knox United Church in Parksville on Thursday July 25th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your charity of choice or to the Palliative Care Unit at NRGH.

BANNISTER Collision & Glass Centre, Vernon BC

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate of Pamella Mae Fallow, also known as Pamella M. Fallow, also known as Pamella Fallow, Deceased, formerly of 419-1600 Strougler Road, Nanoose Bay, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Pamella Mae Fallow, also known as Pamella M. Fallow, also known as Pamella Fallow, Deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Fiduciary Trust Company, The Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at #1-699 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C. on or before September 6, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Rodway & Perry Barristers & Solicitors FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

Hendrikje (Henny) DeWindt November 21, 1922 – July 16, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henny DeWindt on July 16th, 2013, at the age of 90. She was predeceased by her husband Harry in 2001. Henny is survived by her sons, Fred (Debbie), and Frank (Gael); daughter, Irene (Gaetan) and Maggie (Bill); grandchildren, Terri, Jenn, and Michael; great grandchildren, Shelby and Dale. Also left to mourn are her extended Dewindt family in Alberta and her many friends. A Celebration of Life was held for Henny on Friday, July 19th, 2013. She is now at peace with her Lord. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Certified Hand Fallers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operators • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • 2nd Loaders-Buckermen • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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OAK ROUND 48” table & 4 chairs, good cond., $275. obo. 2 mirrors, decorative frames, 28”x33”, $60. ea. (250)9510839, Parksville.

WALK-IN SIT down tub/shower combo as seen on TV, includes fixtures, ready to install, almost new. $1600 obo. Call (250)594-6550.

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WHEELCHAIR/RANGE. 2006 Kenmore Elite range, electric, self clean, warming drawer, stainless steel, smooth top, and more $550. Motorized wheelchair, older model but in good condition. $1000. Call 250-334-4394

3-BDRM RANCHER, between Royston & Courtenay. Large living rm, dining rm, kitchen, etc. Wood burning F/P, oil furnace, baseboard heating. Carport. All this on .64 acre. Ready to move in. $289,900. (250)338-2222.

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GARDENING CRUB APPEAL Yard Care and Junk Removal. Best rates! Sue or Chris, 250-937-1908. G & L YARD & House Care. Full lawn care, renos, decks & fences. Call 250-228-3536. LAWNS, HEDGE Trimming & shaping, Power Washing. Call (250)240-1116 Service Today! WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Gardens, Yard Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

QUALICUM CURLING Club seeking Club Manager and Concession Operator. Please refer to qualicumcurling.ca website for more details.

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APPROX 9.8 acre (Sunny Coombs) Part field/treed, plus room for revenue developmnt. 2 level entry, 2 or 5 bdrm, 3.5 baths, wood boiler heat, lrg shop, in-ground pool, greenhouse, bldg. Fenced garden, lrg storage pond. $745,000. Call to view. 250-248-4495

APARTMENT/CONDOS MILTON ST, 2bdrm condo. Top floor. Fantastic City & Ocean views. 10% Down; Owner will carry mortgage. (250)753-0160

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HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320. HAUL AWAY Garden and Yard Waste and Junk. Free Estimates. Call 250-240-1116.

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ANGIE’S ANGELS. Affordable House Cleaning. Great Rates, Free Estimates. Ask for Angie @ 250-752-2120 Fully Bonded

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MOVING & STORAGE

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

COMPUTER BUSINESS & Home Support, 30yr IT Tech. Low rates, Seniors Discount. Call John, 250-594-5558.

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

Norah Sandford Stone (nee Wright) January 28, 1925 - July 7, 2013

Died peacefully at home with her family, Survived by loving husband of 63 years, Mack; Children Paul (Julie), Maureen (Gord), Megan (Brad); Grandchildren Christopher (Morgan), Jeremy (Melissa), Ryley, Brynn, Anna; Great grandchild Marcus; Other dear family, Bill and Mary, Ted, Andrea, Shannon, and their families; And a plethora of good friends! Norah: A woman of exceptional grace with a quiet but sharp sense of humour; She had a passion for the written word - reading and writing; And for bridge (even winning at her evening club 3 days before her death); A loving and proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother; And she loved dogs, especially her dear Tess. Decades before it was trendy, in 1951, Norah and Mack sold everything they had and took a slow boat to the UK and Europe for a 4 month trip. We never tired of hearing their story of arriving back in Vancouver with $5 to their name and not a single regret. Norah’s spirit for adventure continued to serve her (and Mack) well over the years as they moved back and forth across the country, and gave up corporate security to buy and run their own business. Norah cherished her many delightful and fond friendships, including those she met through bridge, Spindrift Writers, Qualicum Hearts in Motion Walkers (and the coffee after!), tennis, badminton and her years volunteering at SOS in Parksville, and those she had known from early childhood! She was an ardent fan of all sports (especially her Canucks), and delighted in seeing Andy Murray win at Wimbledon just hours before she passed. Special thanks to Dr. Paddy Mark for her exceptional care and friendship.

KITCHEN RANGE cream w/glass top. Self cleaning oven w/thermal convection. $300. Call 250-752-8843

BICYCLES 2009 GIO electric bike. Orange, good condition. $500 obo. (250)753-5406.

FREE ITEMS FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543 (cell).

FRIENDLY FRANK POWER WASHER in exc. cond with manual, $75. Call (250)248-0938.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2012 PRS LIMITED EDITION PIEZO/ELECTRIC GUITAR Only 50 guitars were made in Fire Red Burst, thus enhancing its long-term value and collectability. The guitar is only a few months old. Piezo equipped guitars allow guitarists the versatility of wielding both acoustic and electric guitar tones in one instrument. Original cost $4144. I have receipts. Asking: $3100. CONTACT BY EMAIL: lwd347@gmail.com AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Or online at: www.bigirondrilling.com

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, see online at: www.Burndrywood.com or call 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE ESTATE FURNITURE must go!! Howard Miller grandfather floor clock $2200. very nice Frontenac (Cdn made) solid wood 5 pce bdrm suite $525. queen size metal frame futon $275. lazy boy rocker used 6 wks $550., 3 pce solid oak wall unit $400., small round mahogany end table $70., nice entrance bench seat $60., rectangle mahogany end table $30., nicely framed lrg mirror $100., salton garment press $75. Call 250-752-1460

CEDAR STRIP Canoes. 1-16’red $500, 1-15’ $450 V.good condition. Marine Diesel stove (Alaska model) installation access & fuel tank incl. $500 obo. 250-338-1235. DARK WOOD antique table and 4 chairs, $300. Please call 250-954-0444. H.O. SCALE Engines 4-6-2 CNR and a diesel (new), both pullman green, and CN cars w/slanted logos. 250-758-5073 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, appliances, granite floor tiles, wood flooring, aluminum railings, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160 KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES). NISHIKI BIKE; exercise bike; car roof carrier. Call 250-7520929. PROFESSIONAL QUEST Stove with grill top. 12’ 3 Wok Bay, 3 sink system with drainage. (250)714-5866. Nanaimo. QUALICUM BEACH MovingQuality items: 25” electric F/P $55. Nordic Track treadmill $495. Man’s British Genesis Stealth bike $75. Krups espresso/coffee machine $50. Cherrywood jewelry box $60. New luggage set $110. Call 250-752-5457. SCHWINN EXERCISE bike, $300. Tempo fold up treadmill, $400. Call (250)757-2325.

ESTATE SALE; Solid wood dinningroom table 6 chairs (62x35), $250. 2 hutches $100 each. Microwave stand, writing desk, TV stand, leather chair, $50 each obo. (250)720-1493 gabbyosborne@shaw.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit and pension package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. Please reply in confidence, citing Reference Code: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Friday, July 25, 2013 Reference Code: General Foreman – EFO As only short-listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.

U-PICK RASPBERRIES, strawberries, blueberries, $3lb or buy them pre-picked. 2062 Alberni Hwy, Coombs (1 mile before Coombs Market). Open 7:30am-3:30pm Daily. Call 250-248-7698, 250-739-2800.

In Lieu of flowers, a donation to the SPCA or any animal-based charity is most appreciated.

A wake will be held to celebrate Norah’s amazing life Sunday August 25, 2-5pm at Mack and Norah’s home A few of Norah’s favourite quotes...... “Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.” (O. Wilde) “Th de) “The only thing worse than being talked about, is not being talked about.” (O. Wilde) And the clipping that fell from her address book the day after she died: “May you be half an hour in heaven before the devil knows you’re dead!”

DISABILITY VAN with elevator lift for scooter or chair. 1997 Aerostar 156,000 km, incl. winter/summer tires. Installed “Mini Vangator” by “Crow River” elevator lift. (Optional hand brake system). $3500. obo 250-757-8380.

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EXPERIENCED TILE setter looking for evening & weekend work, I offer top quality work for a reasonable rate. Call Brandon 1-250-618-4073 or email: mrb832@gmail.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS Available - Reliable - Local. References 250-927-0451.

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MORTGAGES

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

CARS

TRUCKS & VANS

PRIVATE MORTGAGE funds available. Bad credit and difficult situations welcome. (877) 995-1829

EMERALD ESTATES- 1 bdrm suite. Call (250)303-0098. www.facebook.com/ee.lifestyle

CENTRAL NANAIMO (close to NRGH) 5 bedrooms, 2 bath family home, $296,000. 250668-8744. timothyvonbarrelmaker@gmail.com

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. Call (250)753-0160.

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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 10% down. Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160

QUALICUM 219 W. 6TH AVE Immaculate 1564 sq ft rancher on insulated crawl including heated 4 season solarium. Attached garage, 2 bed, 2.5 bath, open plan w/gas fp. New gas hot water tank & all appl’s incl. Private lot, fully fenced. Low maint gardens w/micro-irrigation. Walking distance to schools and all amenities. $324,900. Call 250-752-1460

FRENCH CREEK CHARMER 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. Warm, welcoming & move in ready. $337,900. By appt. gardendelight@shaw.ca. 250-752-4741. Details: bcislandhomes.com/1339gillley-crescent-parksville.

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CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach in quiet, friendly building. 2 br ground floor, 896sq ft apt. in exc. cond. NS/NP, $920/mo. Please call Bill 250-752-6997.

ERRINGTON MOBILE 3 bdrm, 2 bath on own land in strata title park. Totally renovated. $85/mo strata fee. May finance $145.k. 250-738-0221

QUALICUM BAY. Revenue opportunity on Vancouver Island, BC with leased out Cafe’ & your home on one property. Ocean front popular cafe’ plus 3 bd / 2 full bath home, 1.11 acres, fully fenced, sewage treatment plant, secure Sea Wall protected, many recent Cafe’ & home upgrades, equipment & much more. Call 250-757-8014 for more information.

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STORAGE

OTHER AREAS

COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue. Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.

PARKSVILLE, NEW 2Bdrm upper floor apt. 1000 sq.ft, partial ocean view,5 appls, w/d, hardwood floors, lrg kitchen, sundeck. NS/NP. Ref’s, $975 mo. Call (250)248-3850 Fairdown Rd. & Hwy 4a area.

MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.

2006 PONTIAC Pursuit, 98,719k’s. Tinted back windows, new tires, $5,800. (250)390-3820

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2007 GRAND Caravan. 145,000 km. $6000. 250-9275623, 250-228-4097.

SUITES, LOWER

SPORTS & IMPORTS

2002 PONTIAC Montana Mini van. In excellent cond. V6, fully loaded. Seats 7 adults, Asking $3850.00. obo. jaibee@telus.net or call 250-954-3308

2006 Hyundai Elantra hatchback GT. 128,000 k, Fully loaded, sunroof, 5 speed. One owner, lady driven. $5450. obo. Call 250-752-0429

2004 F-150 FORD 2 x 2 Extended cab. 4 door, air, cruise, box liner, 240,000 k, great work truck, in good shape. $7200. 250-752-0429.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

UTILITY TRAILERS

FRENCH CREEK 1 bdrm, 1 bath. Avail Sept 1. Nice neighbourhood, very clean, hydro, water & cable included. Laundry serv., avail. N/S, N/P. $825/mo. Call 250-927-1958

SUITES, UPPER NEW 1-BDRM suite. Private entrance, sun deck, rural setting with mountain view. Hydro, cable, wi-fi, parking incld. Avail now. $800./mo. NS/NP. Call (250)248-2806. QUALICUM, NEW Ocean view bachelor suite. NS/NP. Utilities inc. $795. 250-2487896.

5.5’x8’ RAMP Trailer, (suits Quad). $400 obo. Call (250)752-4458.

TRANSPORTATION

MARINE

AUTO FINANCING

MARINE ACCESSORIES

PARKSVILLE SENIOR’S complex (over 55). 2 bdrm, 2 bath, new carpets & paint. Weekly hskp serv. Opt dining prog. $1125/mo. Call 250-2486594 or 250-951-2053

1990 DODGE Pleasureway 18ft. van. $9000.00. Self contained, toilet, tub/shower, stove, micro & TV. Good condition. Call 250-752-9396

PARKSVILLE- 1 bdrm furnished or unfurnished condo in Ocean Trails , 12 month lease. NS/NP. $800. Avail Aug 1. (250)752-3419.

1993 TRAVELAIRE 30’ 5th Wheel. Sleeps 4-6 comfortably, Full bath/shower, full fridge, A/C, Furnace, Clean. $5999. obo. Ph: 250-616-7609

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES LABIEUX ROAD: 1392 sq. ft. home in 55+ park. Newly renovated inside & out! 2 B/R + Fam room, 2 baths, 5 appl. Workshop & fruit trees. Close to hospital. Call 802-5075 anytime.

PARKSVILLE. 2-BDRM duplex. Central location. 302 Meadowview Place. No pets, no smoking. References. Available immediately. $1300/ month. 250-724-6082.

NEW ALUMINUM ramp for dock, 34’-2” by 4’ Offers to $3,500. Call 604-926-4714 or 250-723-6494.

BOATS Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

HOMES FOR RENT 3 bdr Parksville F/S W/D. Fenced back yard. $1150.00 month. steve_elaine@hotmail.com ph 250766-4172.

Parksville over 4 acres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $400,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested #250-228-7162. Will look at all reasonable offers.

1996 GMC 1 Ton Crew Cab Dually 4x4 (price reduction) Newer 6.5 l diesel 256,000 km. Leather interior, Power seat, windows, locks, R.V. Mirror, compass, 2 spare tires, transmission cooler, Delta vinyl tool box, Air, Aluminum bumper, 5th wheel hitch, ball and plate.$7800 obo. Call 250752-2207.

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CHARMING fully furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage style home for rent, October thru’ April, in desirable location of Parksville, 3 min. to beach, mini golf, Munchkinland, Quality Bayside Inn & pub, corner store, pleasant walk to downtown, boardwalk, community park. Please view at; http://www.vrbo.com/175653 then email me if interested. bakerkid@gmail.com

1998 WANDERER Lite 21.5’ fifth wheel trailer in excellent cond. New awning, 3 burner stove with oven, fridge and full bathroom, sleeps 4. Reduced price $5,500. (250)954-1497. 1988 BAYLINER, 24’, 230 HP, in excellent condition and many extras, $10,500. Trailer available for $1,500. Call (250)760-0962. 2003 28” Travelair, $26,900. ford E450,tires, brakes good, no leaks, isl bed, air clean. Consider class B/camp van trade.82K. 250-285-2030.

DEEP BAY COTTAGE

VICTORIA LAKE at Port Alice, north Vancouver Island. One acre with 3 cabins. Only $136,000. (250)668-8744, timothyvonbarrelmaker@gmail.com

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The Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) is celebrating 10 years of serving Parksville Qualicum Beach communities from Hirst House in Parksville. The facility was designed as a crisis stabilization service for people referred by Parksville Mental Health and Addictions Services. The program offers safe housing and psychosocial supports in a homelike environment with staff onsite 24 hours a day. There have been many heart-warming stories from clients over the years, including many who face significant disabilities with courage and determination.

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Nanoose Bay’s Kelly Aspinall is back home in B.C. after capping off his breakout season with a record setting swim in Russia. In the mix at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia, last week, the former RAC Breaker and UBC standout powered his way to a new Canadian record in the 50 Fly. His swim of 23:52 was a personal best, and trimmed 14/100ths of a second off the previous record, set in 2009, and earned him fourth overall, just missing a medal. The winning time of 23:28 was a tie between Belarus and the Ukraine. “That was just great to watch...it was a great swim,” said mom Peg. She and Kelly’s dad Bob watched the swim online and “are so proud of him.” This was the third World University Games Aspinall has qualified for. He swam at the 2009 Games held in Serbia, but missed the 2011 Games in China due to sinus surgery. According to swimming.ca, Swimming Canada sent a team of 36 swimmers — 19 men and 19 women — to this year’s World University Games, which featured in total some 1,200 swimmers from over 50 countries. Worth noting is that Aspinall and his UBC teammate Savannah King, also 23, were named the Male and Female Canadian Interuniversity Sport Swimmer of the Year at the recent CIS championships in Calgary. Aspinall set championship records in the 50 and 100m backstroke events as

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Nanoose Bay speed swimmer Kelly Aspinall, seen here going over the race plan with one of his coaches at the Kazan Swim Palace in Russia, set a new Canadian record in the 50 Fly event.

the Thunderbird men finished second in the country behind the Toronto Varsity Blues this year. King, a two-time Olympian, won gold in the 400 and 800 meter freestyle events and led the Thunderbird women’s team to their second straight national title. “I’m at the pool right now, it’s the final session tonight so I’m just being a cheerleader,” an upbeat Aspinall said when The NEWS caught up with him last week by phone at the Kazan Swim Palace. The Swim Palace seats upwards of 5,000 rabid fans and was sold out. “It’s crazy. It’s really loud, and especially when there’s a Russian in the heat,” said Aspinall, and confirmed breaking

the Canadian record “It was great. I’m really happy — it’s my first Canadian record and it ranks me top 20 in the world right now. It was really exciting.” Worth noting is that the old Canadian record was set using a full-body polyurethane swimsuit, which were banned from the sport in 2009. “So to be able to break that record using (a regular) suit is really cool.” In the 50 Fly Aspinall advanced through the heats and the semi finals. “It was really exciting because I knew it’d take kind of a perfect swim to get on the podium...I came close but not quite.” “I’ve never swam in front of a crowd

like that — that much energy in the building,” he said, explaining “you’re underground in the walkway with like eight other guys that are all 6’4” to 6’8”, 200-plus pounds; you’re getting ready to walk out (on deck) and there’s like 5,000 people stomping their feet above you... it’s pretty exciting.” The 50 Fly event featured with some 70 swimmers from all over the world. On Tuesday night he was back at it in the 50 Free and found himself tied with a swimmer from South Africa after the semifinals and was part of the rare swimoff to see who would advance to the final. “It’s pretty exciting because it’s a one on one race, head to head, to see who goes to the final. I lost, but it was something, walking out there for the swim-off in front of all those people.” “It was long,” he said when asked about the trip to Russia. “We had a week long staging camp in the Netherlands which broke it up but yeah, I mean tomorrow we’re heading home and flying for like 24 hours. “I’m really excited about coming home and doing some fishing,” he said. Aspinall returned home last Friday then headed up to Bamfield Saturday morning where he’ll be working as a guide for the summer “and get to do what I love.” Aspinall will be going back to UBC at some point next year to take care of the final two courses he needs for his degree and will continue training there. Asked to give himself a letter grade on his season Aspinall thought for second then said “I’d say a B. It was a good job but there’s definitely room to improve leading up to the Olympics.”

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The Oceanside Track and Field Club’s Junior Development program wrapped up recently with the B.C. Athletics Junior Development Championships. The championship event was held close to home this year, with athletes from around the province converging on Nanaimo for the three-day event. Ten local athletes placed in the top eight in their events, competing against the best B.C. athletes. According to OTFC co-coach Randy Longmuir, top performances were turned in by: • Kate Morrison: 3rd in 800m Racewalk • Libby Elliott: 4th in hammer, 5th in discus, 6th in javelin • Serena Woolnough: 4th shot put, 7th hammer, 7th discus • Avi Bassett: 4th in discus •Allie Proctor: 5th in hammer • Kokeb Cooper: 6th in 600m, 8th in 100m • Jensen Keltie: 6th in hammer • Nathaniel Abel: 6th in 1000m • Olivia Williams: 8th in high jump • Catalina Magana: 8th in 1000m

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The sport of pickleball is flourishing in its new home down at the outdoor lacrosse box, as evident last week by the spirited rallies and the sounds of laughter. Soaking up the sun and having a ball as part of Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association (PGOSA’s) Pickle-ball Club when we dropped by were Anne Howarth, Linda Hays, Fran Beatty and Pat Chapman. Chapman and his brother will be teaming up to compete in pickleball at the B.C. Seniors Games being held in Kamloops Aug. 20-24. “We started the summer with 24 or something and within three weeks we were at 86 which is the most ever,” Howarth said when asked about the league’s numbers. There is a waiting list, and as of Monday the number of registered players was reported to have climbed to 95. Key to the increased numbers are the extra courts added to the outdoor lacrosse box. The City of Parksville put the courts in quickly for them pointed out one of the players, explaining how the city marked out two courts on the tennis courts nearby “and then we just grew so fast they just slammed these six courts out for us (here in the lacrosse box). They did a great job.” “It is,” they all agreed in unison when asked if it’s as fun as it looks. “It’s a lot faster than people

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Moriarty rewards those who climb MICHAEL ADDISCOTT

NEWS Contributor

While Mount Arrowsmith dominates Oceanside’s skyline and attracts attention as the highest peak in the Southern part of Vancouver Island, some of its neighbours deliver a real mountain experience to those prepared for a day out in challenging terrain. The most prominent peak visible to the East of the Arrowsmith Massif is the beautiful conical summit of Mount Moriarty. Turning South into Chartwell it sits neatly on the horizon as you look along Chartwell Boulevard, clearly showing patches of snow through most of the year. For me, this beautiful mountain provides rewards that exceed those of any other mountain easily accessed from Parksville or Qualicum Beach. The hike currently starts from Labor Day Lake, but on-going logging may result in the trail being re-directed in the near future. The walk in to the lake from the gravel road is an attractive start to the hike, and the lake itself offers an opportunity to cool off at the end of the day’s efforts. As with many aspects of life, worthwhile rewards only come with hard work, and the work starts almost as soon as turning uphill. When I’m leading hikes, this initial grind is nicknamed “The Stairmaster”. There is nowhere to hide from a steep, switch-backed gradient like this, and the best policy is to take your time, keep your steps small, rest often and minimise time in the anaerobic “red zone” of puffing and panting. Every additional second that breathing is out of control puts lactic acid into the muscles, and this will lead to fatigue and the likelihood of cramp and falls hours later, when you’ll need your strength for the descent. The advantage of this grinding ascent is that it gets you to the alpine areas in one hard push. It takes between 45 and 90 minutes to pop out at the top of the trail, and from there you’ll spend around 4 hours hiking on snowfields, across alpine meadows and over bare rocky outcrops. Navigation is tough up here, with trail markings often either damaged or hidden as a result of the mountain’s tendency to hold snow. My recommendation to first timers would be to go with someone with experience of the route to guide you. There are only a few short sections of steeper scrambles, and for the most part you’ll be out in the sunshine with spectacular views that change as your route sweeps East then North. On a clear day, the elevation of the mountain and perspective from the South-West flank allows clear views for hundreds of kilometres down the Washington Coast. While care should always be taken in mountain terrain, one strong note of caution needs

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Guides Cliff and Michael enjoying a day of spectacular views.

recognised regarding the likelihood of snow cornicing on the North facing lips of the cliffs that you’ll encounter as your route takes you towards the summit. This distinctive clifftop section takes you above one of the few marmot colonies in the area, so binoculars may be a worthwhile addition to your pack. Relatively featureless snowfields offer a challenge on cloudy days, but a clear day and the mostly treeless nature of the terrain allows the rocky summit peak to draw you like a beacon. On the right day, the summit itself is hard to leave as the panoramic views are magical and allow a full appreciation of the beautiful area in which we live. Particularly noteworthy is the unique perspective of Mount Arrowsmith from a similarly high peak just a few km distant. Once you’ve drunk in the ambience, taken some photos and signed the summit book, the trek back down begins. This is an out and back route so you’ll be re-tracing your tracks all the way back to those steep switchbacks and downward to the refreshing waters of the lake.

What to bring: Hiking shoes/boots with stiff, lugged soles. Gaiters and hiking poles with at least small baskets. Backpacks should be large enough to hold essentials PLUS any clothing that needs removed as you heat up. Lightweight waterproof jacket and rain pants. Whistle, food (lunch and snacks), water (min 2 litres recommended, preferably in a hydration bladder rather than a bottle), small personal first aid kit, any prescription medications, lightweight insulating layer such as a microfleece, sun screen, bug spray, sunglasses, a hat with a brim or peak, headlamp or small flashlight with fresh batteries and a spare set. Good route knowledge or compass/ map/gps plus the ability to use them is essential in case clouds come down. Check the weather forecast the day before and adjust clothing choice if required.

Mount Mouriary:

getting there:

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Looking down on Parksville and Nanoose.

From the Qualicum Beach exit on Hwy 19, follow Highway 4 towards Coombs and Port Alberni for approx. 20km. Take the left filter lane at the summit and turn left onto the Cameron Connector gravel road. Follow this until you fork left where it meets Cameron Main. Follow this main gravel road for approximately 20km until it ends at Labour day Lake. Park considerately. Major logging operations can change road layout and access may be restricted at times.

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