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FEDERAL RIDING BOUNDARIES

MP unhappy with change

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James Lunney fully intends to have his name on the ballot when voters go to the polls in the next federal election. The big question mark though is where. Lunney, the Nanaimo-Alberni MP, said the decision by the Federal Boundaries Commission to re-jig existing central Island ridings didn’t go the way he had hoped. “We have enough population on Vancouver Island to support seven ridings with the target of 105,000 people per riding,” he said. “We have 750,000-plus on the Island and we didn’t think it was necessary to add (the) 25,000 people (of) Powell River, which created a big distortion on the mid-Island.” Lunney and three other Island MPs lobbied against the proposed new regimen, which has a new Courtenay-Alberni riding which will incorporate Courtenay, Baynes Sound, Denman and Hornby Islands, Cumberland, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Tofino and Ucluelet. The new North Comox-Powell River riding will include Comox, Powell River, Black Creek, the Pentledge Indian Reserve, the Comox Indian Reserve and Port Hardy. As well, a new riding is going to be created to the south, to be known as Lantzville-Ladysmith. “Courtenay-Comox didn’t want to be split and Powell River didn’t want to be attached to the Island,” Lunney said. “We made a recommendation we felt was more reasonable to solve the issue. However, the commission has the authority to make the decision and they decided to stick with their plan.” Lunney said hasn’t made up his mind where he plans to run, but suggested he will make a decision relatively soon.

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From left, Grade 1 teacher Janessa Vega helps Grade 5 teacher Petra Knight break a skeleton out of the box for an upcoming lesson on the human body at Winchelsea Elementary.

IT’S THE UNOFFICIAL END OF SUMMER

Youngsters head back to school LISSA ALEXANDER

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Students won’t be the only thing growing at Winchelsea Elementary School this year. The technology at the school is getting a boost in the form of webpages and digital portfolios. Grade 5 teacher Petra Knight has been busy attending technology courses at the University of British Columbia this summer and that has resulted in the creation of a webpage for her class this year, and she will assist other teachers to do the same. Knight will also soon develop digital portfo-

lios for the students, so friends and family can celebrate student’s achievements, she said. “We’re improving the technology piece and connecting parents with the classroom,” she said, adding that grandparents and other family will also be able to look online and see what the children are up to at school. Last year was the first time a teacher created a webpage for a class at the school but that teacher has transferred schools. Buddy Reading is another fairly new initiative where older students at the school will team up with younger

students and read together. Knight said they are really going to kick that program into gear this school year. Another school-wide reading initiative will involve adults working with small groups of children to read the same book together and develop skills and reading strategies. All three initiatives are part of Winchelsea’s School Growth Plan, which all schools in the district possess. Today is the first day of school for most children in the district. Grades 10-12 start tomorrow, September 4. Drivers are urged to remember school-zone speed limits are in effect.

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The head of the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) says he remains frustrated with the pace of negotiations with VIA Rail over reintroduction of passenger rail service on Vancouver Island. Speaking as a delegation at last Tuesday’s regular Regional District of Nanaimo board meeting, ICF president Graham Bruce reiterated an earlier statement that he sees the negotiations by VIA Rail as being close to bad faith. The comment came in response to a question by Cedar director Alec McPherson about the possibility of track maintenance standards being different on the federal and provincial level. When asked by Bowser director Bill Veenhof whether he stood by an earlier comment that he considered VIA Rail to be negotiating in bad faith, Bruce didn’t back down. “Yes, I said something close to that,” he said. “If one wants to infer that, that would be fine.”

Kershaw to remain chair of school board Lynette Kershaw was re-elected as chairperson of the School District 69 (Parksville-Qualicum) board by fellow board members at a special board meeting Aug. 27. Ross Milligan was re-elected as vice chairperson of the board. — NEWS Staff

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Islands Trust says no thanks

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The possibility of Metro Vancouver shipping waste to be incinerated at Duke Point isn’t sitting well with the Islands Trust. In a letter to the Regional District of Nanaimo, Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee chair David Graham noted that Duke Point lies within one kilometre of Mudge Island and the Gabriola Island Local Trust Area. “Failing to oppose a waste incineration site there would violate several fundamantal prin-

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ciples and policies of our guiding documents and local plans,” Graham said. “The Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee is concerned about the negative effects of toxic fly ash, odour and diminished air quality on the ecology and residents.” The Regional District of Nanaimo recently passed a resolution stating its opposition to such a project, a move that drew praise from Nanaimo resident Vickie Cochrane. In a letter to the board, Cochrane expressed her appreciation for the stand. “I want to say thank you for your foresight and for staying true to the RDN principles regarding waste, which are so eloquently conveyed on the RDN website,” she wrote.

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Grandon Creek gets makeover Streamkeepers dig out pools for salmon rehabilitation NEIL HORNER news@pqbnews.com

There was a time when Grandon Creek swarmed with coho salmon, says Faye Smith, but that hasn’t been the case for quite some time. This situation may be about to change though, thanks to the restoration efforts of the Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers. On Monday the team was hand to complete the latest portion of their long-term strategy to bring coho back to the Qualicum Beach watercourse. “We were doing some of the finishing up on the project of constructing some more pools and spawning areas in the creek,” Smith said. “A week and a half ago we had an excavator in the creek — along with a fisheries biologist of course — and excavated three pools because the coho fry that were there had very little habitat to rear in because the pools were very shallow and not very big.” When the pools are too shallow, the salmon

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fry are vulnerable to heat and predators such as birds, racoons, and even the native trout that inhabit the stream. In the most extreme cases, the fish can fall victim to being dried out altogether. While they were preparing to start the project however they had to first transport hundreds of coho fry upstream — a chore that Smith and her team found very encouraging. “After 40 to 60 years of not coming in at all, if we get a dozen spawning coho, that’s great,” she said. “Grandon Creek is definitely a nice success story.” The Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers began after coho salmon stocks crashed in the late 1980s, due to overfishing and habitat destruction. They couldn’t do anything about the fishing, but they could help with the habitat. “The first thing we had to do was map the creek and we found that the salmon couldn’t get in at all because there were barriers right at the mouth,” she said. “We worked with Qualicum Beach to resolve this and raised a lot of money and now Grandon Creek has coho spawning in there.”

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We would like to thank all of the volunteers from the community, Michelle Stilwell for stepping in as Emcee, First Aid attendant Andrew Cowie from MedTech, Parksville Panters for managing the parking lots, Parksville Curling Club for sharing their parking lot and the City of Parksville for their assistance with maintaining the ‘park like’ atmosphere. A final thanks to those community members and visitors who joined us in celebrating children! Lots of FUN was had by all and we look forward to seeing many more of you next year!

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LONG ROAD AHEAD

Coombs takes a step toward independence NEIL HORNER news@pqbnews.com

Most Parksville and Qualicum Beach residents likely haven’t lived more than 10 years in the area, but many Coombs and Errington residents go back as far as five generations, says Julian Fell. For that reason, said the Regional District of Nanaimo director for Area F, it’s well past time for them to grow up and become their own municipality. “There’s a push here by local residents who are sick of being mismanaged by outsiders,” he said. Being an electoral area is like being a two-year-old. You have to ask someone outside for everything. You can’t do anything for yourself. Parts of our community are celebrating 100 years and Errington goes back to the 130-year range. We have a deep, strong sense of community here that goes back for generations.” Fell made the comments following a vote at last week’s Regional District of Nanaimo meeting where he made a motion to start the process towards the formation of a stand-alone municipality. Fell’s motion called for the RDN to support the Arrowsmith community (Area F) restructure study committee in the community’s desire to resume and complete a restructure study for self governance as a district. As well, it calls for the RDN to ask the province to provide funding and support for the study. The vote passed without comment, a development that didn’t surprise Fell. “They have to recognize the fact that

communities grow up and become adults eventually,” he said. “This just means the board approves of the concept.” In order for a rural area to become a municipality, Fell said several steps are required, the first of which is to get board approval for the idea. This approval then has to be mirrored by the province, after which time a feasibility study is needed. “We did a study in 1995 and we have the consent of the community, the critical mass of people,” Fell said. “A preliminary financial analysis showed we could change the community without raising the tax rate.” Fell noted however that municipalities have different taxation regimens than rural areas, so properties contribute to the tax base in different ways. As well, several options for the boundaries of the proposed municipality need to be laid out. “This requires a specialist, an accountant who specializes in that sort of thing,” Fell said. “This will show you that if the boundaries follow one particular pattern, the tax cost will be a certain amount, but if it includes more area with a lesser tax base, you might have a higher tax rate overall. You do it to optimize the needs of the community and what is deemed to be affordable.” The issue would then go to referendum. Fell said the process could take as long as three years to complete. However, he said it’s no sure thing that it will get that far. “We are competing with others for limited provincial funding,” he said. “We might have to take a number and stand in line.”

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Maureen Groves before taking part in last year’s grandmother ride to Victoria. This year she will be staying closer to her new grandchild and helping serve the team breakfast.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 IN ROTARY PARK

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Local Grandmothers to Grandmothers supporter Maureen Groves encourages people to join them in Rotary Park this Saturday to cheer on a team of about 30 cycling from Campbell River to Victoria. “It would be so nice to have people come out and cheer the grandmothers on as they leave Qualicum Beach Rotary Park on Saturday, Sept. 7 about 9 a.m.” she said. “The various Grandmothers to Grandmothers groups raise money to help grandmothers in Africa that are supporting and mothering their orphaned grandchildren due to the

HIV/AIDS pandemic,” she previously explained. Working with the Stephen Lewis Foundation, the group raised more than $100,000 last year, pushing their six year total past $625,000. The riders will stop in Welch Rotary Park on Qualicum Beach for breakfast and Groves is still collecting tax deductible donations through her shop, Village Clothing in Qualicum Beach at 250-752-0436 or online at bit.ly/15JItf9. Visit www.victoriagrandmothersforafrica.ca for more on the seventh annual ride which starts Friday in Campbell River and finishes 275 kilometres away in Victoria on Sunday, National Grandparents Day.

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A proposed development in the Nanoose Bay area continues to spark praise around the Regional District of Nanaimo board table — both from those in favor and those opposed to the project. The project would see 1,676 homes added to the Fairwinds development. In a letter to the RDN board, John Purcell, the senior vice president of Bentall Kennedy Canada LP, thanked directors and staff for their diligence on the file. “We appreciate the RDN’s commitment to bring the zoning stage applications to the board for consideration in a timely manner,” Purcell wrote. “We are encouraged by staff’s efforts to accelerate the process to allow us to reach our critical milestones.” On the other side of the issue, Nanoose Bay resident Don Lawseth also expressed high praise for the board on the issue.

“I wish to express my appreciation for the RDN board’s decision to stay the course and resist private-interest pressure to accelerate and compromise the Fairwinds development planning process,” he wrote. “I am encouraged that the RDN appears to be looking after the public interest over private and special interests.” Fellow Nanoose Bay resident Ross Peterson meanwhile urged the RDN board to take its time in consulting with area residents about the proposal. “If anything, I think the RDN’s proposed timeline for this may be optimistic — that is, if the RDN wishes to complete a meaningful public consultation program,” he said. “The public engagement thus far has been extremely limited, focussing only on matters involving form and character, with no discussion of the potential impacts and their mitigation — a very serious omission.” The project underwent a public open house in June, while a RDN public information meeting is slated for Sept. 11 and a formal public hearing on Nov. 30.

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If John Olsen has his way the Greater Errington Zucchini Race will be more than just a local event. The soap box derby for zucchinis with wheels has become a popular event at Errington’s Hi Neighbour Day. Olsen who won first place in this year’s zucchini showdown August 17 for best race in the age 14 and over category wants to take the event international. “I would like to challenge other groups to form an international body and set some standards and go big time and maybe in the future go to the Olympics,” he said. While many gardens in these parts are loaded with the vegetable, Olsen pointed out that not every variety is suitable for the race track. The 82 year old Errington resident got his lean, mean and green racing machine from Sunshine’s farm in Errington. He said she grows zucchini with a heavy spine and it makes a stiff squash which is ideal for racing. Wayne Lamotte’s 44.4 pound spring was the largest over all at the third annual Save On Foods French Creek Salmon Derby August 23, 24 and 25. He won $150 and a trophy with his name on it is at the French Creek Marine Pub which organized the event. Shauneen England and Russ Mosher along with a team of volunteers put on a first class derby this year which saw 163 fish weighed in. Save-On-Foods hosted a BBQ that generated $900 which was part of the $2,500 raised for the Marion Baker Fish Hatchery operated by the Parksville and Qualicum Beach Fish and Game Club. Estheticians Amanda Herbert and Andrea Dorst have a new business at the Pine Tree Centre in Errington. They started their venture off on a positive note by providing complimentary manicures in exchange for a donation to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Community Services Coordinator Lisa Clason said currently the shelves are bare at the food bank. She reminds everyone that The Save-On-Foods Fill the Truck event takes place September 14. Shoppers can buy a pre-made bag of food for $5 which will help the food bank and all proceeds from the sale of the bags will go to BC Children’s Hospital. If you ask Mike and Joan Jiggins what the secret is to a long and happy marriage they will tell you it is lots of love and laughter. The couple who were married on August 29 in 1953 celebrated their diamond anniversary at the Arrowsmith Golf and Country Club last week with friends and family. Joan met Mike in Writtle England at a corn exchange where the two were taking dancing lessons. She said they have been dancing together ever since and enjoying their five children, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The Ballenas Whalers Football team is dedicating this season to Lukas Whibley. Team members placed stickers on their helmets commemorating their fallen team mate prior to their home opener August 30. Bruce Morrison of Riptide Graphics created the design and his brother Peter Morrison of the Wallpepper Sign Shop donated the stickers to the team.

Chaney Vigneault (left) and John Olsen of Errington designed some stellar zucchini race cars for the sixth annual Hi Neighbour Day zucchini car derby. Olsen is hoping to take the event to the next level and have some international competitions.

Peter Redford coordinator of the Marion Baker Fish Hatchery congratulates Wayne Lamotte who reeled in a big one (44.4 pounds to be exact) to take top prize in the third annual Save On Foods French Creek Salmon Derby which raised $2,500 for the hatchery.

Amanda Herbert of Sensations Day Spa (left) and Andrea Dorst of Oceanside Esthetics (right) were thrilled to hand over 63 pounds of food and the $65 they collected in exchange for manicures to Lisa Clason (middle) of the Salvation Army food bank during their Manis for a Cause fundraiser last month.

Mike and Joan Jiggins celebrated 60 years of wedded bliss on August 28. Friends and family gathered at the Arrowsmith Golf and Country Club to mark the milestone. Back in June the couple celebrated the 25th anniversary of Paradise Mini-Golf and Fun Park, one of the many businesses they have operated in the community.

Brock Mould who plays defense for the Ballenas Whalers Football team shows a sticker that has been placed on every Whaler helmet in honour of former player Lukas Whibley. Brock came up with the idea for the sticker as a way to commemorate their friend and team mate who perished this summer in an accident at Little Qualicum Falls.

Four year old Auliya Rollo and eight year old Leonie Outerbridge of Victoria spent some cuddle time with one of the new calfs at Tiger Lily Farm in Errington. The farm’s harvest festival goes September 22 and kicks off their annual Scarecrow competition.

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“The money goes to help provide our life-saving help for 29,000 abused, neglected animals.” Although Durante said the SPCA goal across B.C. is to raise $1 million, her goal for the local event is more modest. “We hope to raise $10,000,” she said. That money is raised through both entrance fees and through sponsorships for the dog walkers who take part. “We want people to sign up, collect pledges and show up and have fun,” she said. Some of that fun, she added, will

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hey rode into office with a connection to a group called Oceanside Communities for Quality Education. It’s not like they were running against another slate of candidates who belonged to a group called Oceanside Communities for Crappy Education. District 69 school board trustees Barry Kurland, Julia Austin, Lynette Kershaw and Ross Milligan were swept into office basically on the close-or-not-close Kwalikum Secondary School debate. They wanted to keep it open, of course, a motherhood stance to go with their group’s motherhood name. The voters responded positively to their stance and the group took their chairs at the board table alongside incumbent Eve Flynn. Fast-forward 20 months and this board finds itself in quite the pickle. It looks from here like Acting Superintendent Rollie Koop and district staff have done all they can, and more, to belt-tighten until they are blue in the face, but there will still be a budget shortfall of more than $1.2 million. Did this successful slate of trustees hamstring themselves, limit their options to provide quality education to the children who are in the district, by promising — by words or implication — not to close a school? If indeed this board is forced to do the deed — not that anyone wants that to happen — will these four members of the board be breaking a huge promise they made to voters? It’s not that simple, but the optics aren’t good. Kershaw also campaigned on transparency. She said in the campaign the new board needs to make itself “more accessible, open and transparent to the public.” We are going to respectfully suggest that goal has not been reached. Not even close. Efforts to get certain, specific information on a number of issues have been fruitless and/or frustrating, despite the fact these issues could have serious impacts on Oceanside communities hoping for quality education. Elections are funny ducks, as Kershaw will no doubt agree after standing behind NDP Leader Adrian Dix for a photo op on a May campaign stop in Parksville. One just never knows what might happen. — Editorial by John Harding

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Long memories Plaudits to columnist Neil Horner for daring to publicly criticize America’s questionable record of human rights abuses. Maybe some future generation will have the willingness, the means and the guts to investigate and expose their many violations. Just hope Horner doesn’t have difficulties the next time he tries to enter the USA. They have big ears and long memories. Len Mustard Parksville

Best summer ever? Re: front-page story in the Aug. 27 edition of The NEWS (‘The best July ever’). It’s nice to hear that Sunrise Ridge Resort is having a good summer. Considering the fact that they have been in business primarily since the 2008 economic decline, a good summer after five years is well deserved. Increased business from Washington state also makes sense since the number of unemployed has dropped by 19 per cent since 2012 (WSESD, June 2013). Clearly their economy is on the rebound. The “best July ever,” as quoted by the PQBTA, is a gross exaggeration. Best July weather perhaps. According to YVR records, it most definitely was. A few percent increase, say three-four, in travel dollars spent is a more realistic forecast. According to the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), June 2013 results for Americans travelling to Canada actually experienced a slight decline overall (-0.8 per cent). Also in June, the CTC reported significant decreases in travel from our next two big-

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gest customers: Germany and the United Kingdom. Chinese, Australian and Mexican tourist numbers are on the upswing but are they frequenting PQB? The World Tourism Organization has forecast annual growth in the Americas at an average of 3.8 per cent a year through 2020. We will be fortunate to hit that mark based on our Provincial objective to increase tourism revenue by only five per cent a year. A more aggressive target is required to realize significant growth. We have a provincial carbon tax that adds 6.67 cents to each litre of gas sold. Ferry rates increased by 4.1 per cent in 2013 and will increase another 7.9 per cent by 2015. Current usage numbers (July, 2013) are below 2009 figures. We are pricing ourselves out of the non-luxury market. Adding insult to injury, provincial unemployment in July increased from 6.3-6.7 per cent. The best July ever? Not likely.

I am extremely disturbed by recent reports that former Senator Mac Harb, has resigned and now qualifies for not one, but two pensions — both from the Senate and the federal government. How is it possible for anyone to collect two pensions from the same employer, the Canadian taxpayer? I believe the time is more than ripe for the Canadian Taxpayers Association to take issue with this, to report how many are double dipping and to get this practice stopped before the next general election. Betty Petrie Parksville

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respect neighBours Perhaps a resident of Coombs who is OK with parking boats, motorhomes and trailers on residential properties should take a drive around Parksville and see the difference of a unit, up to 40 feet in length, parked on a residential lot versus the same unit parked on a rural setting in Coombs. It’s like comparing apples and oranges. While driving around, take note of the units parked at the extreme front of the property. There simply isn’t room on a 50 or 55-foot lot to park a 40-foot motorhome or trailer without it being an unsightly picture. Many of us in the urban setting are becoming concerned about this and what it is doing to overall real-estate values. There is concern about listing one’s house for sale and it being next door to a property where there is an RV and a boat parked in the front yard. Unless you are a boater or RVer, that is a turn-off for most property purchasers. I do agree that we live on an island and boats are a part of many of the resident’s lives, and many own an RV as well. But that does not give them carte blanche to turn the neighbourhood into a massive parking lot. That is what the storage facilities are for. Use them. The majority of residents do not have boats and trailers and that should be respected. Many of these are parked in violation of the city’s bylaws. It is an issue that seems to be growing and one that city council is going to have to address. However, council seems to be unwilling to act. Most of us take pride in our properties and it takes time and money to keep them that way. How about helping us in that regard?

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et me run something by you. “Day-O. Me say day, me say day, me say day-o.” I imagine half the people reading this heard some distant bells when they read that. The other half wonders if I’ve mixed up my meds and I’m freaking out. At ease, everybody. That was just a half-remembered remnant of an old folk song that swept the English speaking world a little over half a century ago when a young singer named Harry Belafonte sang those words into a microphone for the first time. It was a simple folk tale, the story of a night shift worker who stacks bananas. He’s been working all night. After a little partying. I work all night on a drink of rum. His work is hard. And repetitive. I stack banana till de mornin’ come Packing bananas is not pleasant work and it’s not

easy. variously Day-O, Six foot, sevThe Banana en foot, eight Boat Song or, foot bunch. in Jamaica, Hill By arthur Black And, it can and Gully Rider. be dangerous It was just a fillwork. er song for the B A beautiful side of an album bunch of ripe called Calypso. banana . . . The album had Hide the Jamaica Faredeadly black tawell and Matilrantula... da — and BelaAs with most jobs, there’s fonte’s people knew those a foreman, an inspector, a songs were bound to be hits. head honcho to be reckoned But the Banana Boat song with. In this case, it’s the tal- surprised everyone. It was a ly man. In the banana busi- smash; a number one sinness, everybody has to reck- gle. It propelled the whole on with the tallyman. album to number one on the Come Mister Tallyman, Billboard Charts where it retally me banana. mained for 31 weeks – which Our man is tired. And was unheard of at the time. hung over. And the sun’s Not only that, the album coming up. stayed on the charts for the Daylight come and me next 99 weeks — almost two wan go home. years. That was a feat that It’s a simple song. A sim- would not be repeated until ple folk tale, really. Michael Jackson recorded Nobody expected much Thriller, forty years later. of it when, almost exactly So if the song was such a 57 years ago, on September mega event, how come half 8th, 1956, Harry Belafonte the people reading this colrecorded that song, called umn never heard of it?

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That’s because of another musical phenomenon that burst onto the world stage in 1956. It arrived in the form of a hillbilly truck driver from Tennessee. Belafonte’s Calypso album surfaced precisely when a revolutionary force that came to be known as Rock and Roll coalesced into an unstoppable force named Elvis. Without Elvis, no Rolling Stones, Beatles, Springsteen, Rush ... all that might have been buried in a tsunami of Calypso music. But it didn’t happen. History, as history often does, did a little hop, skip and a jump and Calypso music, which looked to dominate the musical scene, became a musical footnote instead. History does that sort of thing from time to time. Ask the dinosaurs. Ask Neanderthals. Oh, right. We can’t. Arthur Black is a regular columnist. He lives on Salt Spring Island.

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Errington Hall getting Ruth Moody Juno-award winning musician finishing album tour in B.C. before heading into the States LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Acclaimed musician Ruth Moody’s first ever solo tour was on Vancouver Island in 2010, and she’s coming back with a stop in Errington on Sept 13. The two-time Juno award winning musician is a member of the internationally renowned group The Wailin’ Jennys. She started a solo career a few years ago when the trio took a break so one of them could start a family. In 2010 she released The Garden, which was nominated for a host of awards including two Junos and a Canadian Folk Music Award. Her new album, These Wilder Things, was released this year with guest appearances by Mark Knopfler, Jerry Douglas, The Wailin’ Jennys and more. Moody started a CD release tour in April beginning in Winnipeg, her home province, but had to end it in Edmonton. “We couldn’t get as far as B.C. because we had an amazing opportunity in Europe to open for Mark Knopfler for a few weeks, so we had to limit the Canadian release tour.” Moody will finish that tour, playing venues around the Island, before she heads into the United States to play a number of solo shows plus some shows with the Wailin’ Jennys. After being part of a Celtic Band and lead singer for the Canadian roots band Scruj MacDuhk in her early twenties, Moody said she and a couple girlfriends started singing together for fun. They booked a show and that sold out, so they booked another, which also sold out. The Wailin’ Jennys started playing to sold out shows around the world. “None of us really anticipated it and suddenly we were getting offers for folk festivals and there was really something there.” Moody said the three girls had a nice vocal blend, great chemistry and had a lot of fun playing together. These days Moody is keeping extremely busy touring, but she’s managing quite well with her heavy work load.

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Celebrated musician Ruth Moody is performing at the Errington Hall Sept 13.

“I’m really busy, it’s kind of crazy. But I do love touring, I’m okay with being on the road. And I love doing both, [playing] with the Jennys and solo. For me it’s nice to go back and forth, each experience sort of informs the other.” Moody has been described in the press as “the soprano with the ethereal voice,” “classically elegant” and “quietly mesmerizing and sensuous.” She will be playing at the Errington Hall with her

band, composed of seasoned musicians who are all multi-instrumentalists. Tickets for the show are $20 at the Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach. Tickets are $5 at the door for 12 and under and under 5’s are free. Doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8 p.m. For more on Moody and to hear music samples visit her website www.ruthmoody.com.

Aldea Maya gives the gift of education in Guatemala LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

While local parents are busy purchasing school supplies for their children’s upcoming school year, local charity Aldea Maya is doing the same for impoverished students in Guatemala. Founder of the charity Louise Sosa took some young volunteers to Staples last week for middle school students in Chukumuk, Guatemala. “None of the students in the village were continuing past Grade 6 as they could not afford the school supplies and school fees. On top of that they had to pay transportation to the nearest town as there was no middle school in the village.” As of January 2012 Aldea Maya started a middle school in the village which now has 75 students and grades 7 and

8. The charity pays all the teachers salaries, school equipment and student supplies and fees by donations from people including many local residents, Davies Electric and local Rotary Clubs. The charity also has extensive garden and nutrition programs as well as energy efficient stoves, water filter and building projects. Anyone interested in joining the team can attend the annual general meeting Thursday, Sept 5 at 266 Crescent West in Qualicum Beach. Opportunities include volunteering at craft fairs, knitting sweaters and much more. A meet and greet will run from 6 until 7 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information visit the website at www.aldeamaya.ca.

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Estate Whole Bean Coffee 907gr

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Stove Top Stuffing

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Dole

for

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Pineapple 398ml

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Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix 113-192gr

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Dempsterʼs Home Bakery Garlic Bread

255gr

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Fresh Chicken Drumsticks

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375gr

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Grimm’s

375gr

599

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99 each

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Old El Paso

Seasoning Mix

Six Fortune Noodles Stir Fry 400gr

2000 Six Fortune 100% Sesame Oil 150gr

Refried Beans

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2500

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227-510gr

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2000 Trophy Pecan Halves

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500gr

907gr

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336gr

100% Pure Apple Juice 1lt

340gr

1.28-1.36kg

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

Primo

Ocean’s

144’s

Nature Valley

Granola Bars Selected, 160-230gr

96-108gr

Premium Plus Crackers

525-540ml

450gr

170gr

3$ for

Heinz

398ml

Selected, 750ml

158-233gr

3lt

Tomato Ketchup

Pasta

796ml

Kraft

Pasta

Green Giant

Vegetables Selected, 341-398ml

Simply Steam Vegetables

Parmesan Cheese

700-900gr

250gr

San Remo

Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1lt

Fancy Rice

500gr

295ml

315-360gr

2 McCain

2% or Chocolate Milk

Stouffer’s

Bistro Crustini

McCain

Deep ‘n Delicious Cake or Pie 400-510gr

500ml

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130-138gr

Thinsations 100 Calories

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Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade, Limeade or Five Alive

Christie

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Lasagne Noodles or Shells

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Pure Natural Liquid Honey

Unico

24x10-16gr

1kg

Selected, 454gr-1kg

Nestle

General Mills

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

120-226gr

Billy Bee

540ml

Snack Size Treats

for

General Mills Treats or Mott’s Fruitsations Flavoured Snacks

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177-227gr

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226-250gr

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Family Size Cheerios Cereal

425-505gr

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Flaked or Chunk Light Tuna in Water

Folgers Gourmet Selection K-Cups

Orange Pekoe Tea

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Cereal

Keurig

Red Rose

920gr

5x200ml

Plus Applicable Fees

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500gr

907gr

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$ Parkay

336gr

100% Pure Apple Juice 1lt

340gr

1.28-1.36kg

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

Primo

Ocean’s

144’s

Nature Valley

Granola Bars Selected, 160-230gr

96-108gr

Premium Plus Crackers

525-540ml

450gr

170gr

3$ for

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398ml

Selected, 750ml

158-233gr

3lt

Tomato Ketchup

Pasta

796ml

Kraft

Pasta

Green Giant

Vegetables Selected, 341-398ml

Simply Steam Vegetables

Parmesan Cheese

700-900gr

250gr

San Remo

Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1lt

Fancy Rice

500gr

295ml

315-360gr

2 McCain

2% or Chocolate Milk

Stouffer’s

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McCain

Deep ‘n Delicious Cake or Pie 400-510gr

500ml

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Dairyland

130-138gr

Thinsations 100 Calories

Wagon Wheels

Selected, 250-500gr

Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade, Limeade or Five Alive

Christie

Dare

Lasagne Noodles or Shells

Favorites Snack for Size Bars 12’s

Pure Natural Liquid Honey

Unico

24x10-16gr

1kg

Selected, 454gr-1kg

Nestle

General Mills

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

120-226gr

Billy Bee

540ml

Snack Size Treats

for

General Mills Treats or Mott’s Fruitsations Flavoured Snacks

Adams

Beans, Lentils or Chick Peas

Old Dutch

177-227gr

Unico

LUNCH BOX TREATS

Rice A Roni

226-250gr

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Green Giant

WOW

Vegetable Oil

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Back to School

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Hamburger or Tuna Helper

Heinz

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10 525-725gr

Natural 100% Peanut Butter Unico

Family Size Cheerios Cereal

425-505gr

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Ready To Serve Soup

Flaked or Chunk Light Tuna in Water

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Keurig

Red Rose

920gr

5x200ml

Plus Applicable Fees

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per 100gr

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Bonus Q-Points

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Schneiders

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2000 Tropicana Pure Orange Juice 6x236ml

3000

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150-192ml

5000 Tylenol Ez Tabs or Caplets Extra Strength 100ʼs

7500 Method Laundry Soap Refill 1006ml

5000 SOS Soap Pads 18ʼs

3000 Kleenex Facial Tissue 68-80ʼs

Reynolds Baking Cups 50-75ʼs

2000

Fresh Steelhead Fillet

Medium

per 100gr

Greek Kalamata Olives

Beef Chop Suey

per 100gr

100

per 100gr

Fried Rice .................... 8 Piece

Deep Fried Prawns .....

each

Serving Suggestions

Locally Raised Fresh

Rainbow Trout

Fresh Hand Peeled Shrimp

Large

895 695 495

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49 PER gr

Sweet & Sour Pork ....

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100gr

29 per 100gr

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Fresh Halibut Steak

for

Medium

Weather Permitting

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Shredded Parmesan

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1 2 99

Canadian

250ml

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100gr

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907gr

Olympic Sour Cream

for

Calzone

Feta

5000

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Bakery Fresh

Scones

Alpine Bread

2$ for

99 3

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Italian Buns

4 Pack

English Muffins

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Mini Danish

99 2

99 1

6 Pack

Wonder

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2 $5 Olympic

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1lt

473ml

Selected 68gr

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Coconut Milk For Coffee

175gr

Energy Bar

6’s

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Clif Bar

for

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310-500ml

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25’s or 100’s

20-25’s

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R.W. Knudsen

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Fruit Juice Selected, 946ml

20’s

Freezer Bags with Twist Ties

Herbal Tea

Plus Applicable Fees

Glad

Plus Applicable Fees

Surf

Liquid Laundry Detergent Fresh Wave, 1.63lt

Excludes Organic Discounted at the checkout

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for a fresh

NEW APPY

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2.84 per kg

1.52 per kg

29 per lb

¢ per lb

BC “Hot House”

Beefsteak Tomatoes

California “Berry Bowl”

Fresh Strawberries

2.84 per kg

Extra Large California “Dole Label”

Fresh Celery

88 1.94 per kg

per lb

2$ for

99 each

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99 each

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Child Haven fundraiser will go on New organizers step in to facilitate a long-running event supporting children in need A fundraiser for children and women in developing countries in need of food, education, health care, shelter and more will continue, thanks to some local volunteers. The Child Haven Fundraiser, formerly called Sojourn to India, has been running for 18 years in Parksville Qualicum Beach but the main organizers were unable to continue their work this year. Luckily Qualicum Beach resident Leona Matte gathered some friends and formed a new crew of organizers. Child Haven International was founded by Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino of Maxville, Ontario. The couple raised 21 children, 19 of them adopted and have spent many years hosting a circuit of events around Canada. Their charity has six homes in India, and one in each Bangladesh, Nepal and Tibet. Around 1,200 impoverished individuals, mostly children are dependent on the charity. The couple is celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this year. The event takes place October 25th at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. Tickets are $25 for the family friendly event including finger foods, dancing, drumming, an exotic Indian marketplace, and a silent auction. If people wold like to get involved with the fundraiser contact Leona at 250 752-7404 or Cilla at 250 752-0968. — News staff /submitted by Cilla Lewenhaupt

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Legion Ladies Auxiliary will make prawn rolls, vermicelli salad, butter chicken and more LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

we decided to do an Asian Fusion night to sort of honour all the countries the vets have been to and to try something kind of new and different

Ticket holders will begin their evening with some oriental teas and some vietnamese prawn rolls served with hoisin sauce and a Thai vermicelli salad. The main course includes Indian curried chicken with oriental broccoli, mushroom fried rice and a Korean barbecue beef skewer. Dessert is japanese green tea ice

A variety of tasty foreign foods will be sizzling at the Bowser Legion Sept 14 as the Ladies Auxiliary puts on a new event. terri bowen “We decided to do an Asian fusion night to sort of honour all the countries the vets have been to, and to try something kind of new and different,” said Terri Bowen, member of the Royal Canadian Legion cream. Bowser Ladies Auxiliary. Tickets are $15 and proceeds support local veterans, as Tickets for the event need to be purchased by Sept. 7 at well as projects like student bursaries, food hampers and the Bowser Legion bar. many more.

Youth can learn art of embroidery in QB Youth can learn the art of embroidery as a new youth chapter of the Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild (ANAG) takes shape. ANAG is a chapter of the Embroiderers Association of Canada (EAC) and are sponsoring the new chapter, which will be made up of boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 17 years in Parksville Qualicum Beach. Classes will begin Monday, Sept. 9 and the group will

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We deliver The NEWS! Anthony Rodway, Carrier

SUBMITTED PHOTO BY DEANNA VEERMAN

Deanna Veerman, below, has just started up a new photography business in Parksville. Here is a shot she took called Family Time.

Shooting for a picture perfect job

BSS graduate Deanna Veerman completes an NIC certificate and starts a local business LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Deanna Veerman was working happily as a pastry chef when she decided to toss the cakes and pursue her first love, photography. “I’d always been interested in photography and I wanted to pursue something and decided to go to school. And I fell in love with portraiture.” Vermaan graduated from North Island College’s (NIC) professional photography certificate program in June and has started her own photography business in Parksville called Devee Photography. Raised in the Parksville area, Veerman graduated from Ballenas Secondary School in 2009. In Grade 10 she bought her first digital camera and that’s when her creativity really started blossoming, she said. NIC’s program covered many aspects of photography including product advertising, lifestyle shooting and even dabbled in the dark room with film. But it was

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portraiture that stole her heart. “It’s just the human element, I love capturing people and giving them the gift of a family portrait or an engagement portrait, it’s a timeless image because it can

be brought back and I absolutely love that,” she said. Today she focuses on photographing weddings and portraiture but also takes photos of landscapes and nature. Veerman is an avid hiker and has recently taken shots at hidden gems around the Island like Della Falls, Sombrio Beach and Gold River. She also enjoys taking clients to outdoor locations for her shoots. “I love instilling the solitude of nature’s splendour in my photographs and I like engaging my clients, giving them an earthy tangible edge to my sessions.” Veerman will be at the upcoming Party on the Drive event in Parksville, set up with a photo booth. There she’ll be dressing people up in scarves and hats and taking free photos of them. To see some of Veerman’s photographs visit her website www.deveephotography.net or her Facebook page facebook.com/deveephotography or call 250937-7070.

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Music with Peter Mason. 5:30-8:30pm 6087 W. Island Hwy. 778-424-4478

EveryMonday

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Every day of the week - various times. Arrowsmith Tennis Club. 250-248-5702 www.arrowsmithtennis.ca

First Monday/mo. 7pm. QB Legion, 250-752-2340

QB CARPET BOWLING

Monday & Wednesdays, 12:45pm at the QB Civic Centre. Info: Maggie 250-752-1156

COOMBS COUNTRY OPERA

3rd Fri/mo. ‘til May 2013. 7pm. Rodeo Grounds Hall, 2601 Alberni Hwy. www.chrco.org

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BRIDGE

Beginners and guests welcome. Opens 7pm. F.O. Eagles Hall, Parksville. 281A Pioneer Crescent. 250-248-3922.

6:45pm; Qualicum Legion. 250-594-6228

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4th Sat. Parksville Legion 250-752-6532

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ARBUTUS CLUB TOASTMASTERS

Fridays, 11am-1:30pm. St. Columba Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. Bring a lunch. Kathleen 250-752-9796.

7-9pm every Monday (except holidays). PV Community Centre, 132 Jensen Ave, PV. Guests are free! arbutus.toastmastersclubs.org

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Every Friday night, at the Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach 250-752-9111.

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Meets 1pm at Henry’s Kitchen, Qualicum Bay. Everyone welcome. Robert 250-757-8709 or bowserchess.pqworks.com

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Music with Bob Hiebert. 5:30-8pm. 6087 W. Island Hwy. 778-424-4478

RAVENSONG MASTERS SWIM CLUB Saturdays 8:30am-noon 250-248-9883

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Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6am & 6pm. Saturdays at 9:00am, Genesis Boxing & Fitness, Parksville. 250-248-5511

EverySunday BINGO

Fraternal Order of Eagles. PV Legion 6-6:45pm & 9pm. 146 Hirst, PV

TAI CHI GROUP

Every Sunday. 9am. Free. 3 Tai Chi sets. Parksville Community Park. Eva 250-954-1002.

Meets at 7pm the first Tuesday/mo. at The Gardens. No fee or requirement. Contact the Breast Group at 250-752-8066 or amen@ shaw.ca.

7pm. Q.B. Legion. 250-753-818

FOOTBALL NIGHT

every Monday Deez Bar & Grill 250-752-8055

NAVY LEAGUE CADETS

Meets 6:30pm for 9-12 year old girls and boys. PV Elementary School

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Meets 2nd Tuesday month 7pm; The Forum, City Hall, PV, 250-954-1348. www.pqmug.ca

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EveryWednesday

665 Jones St. Coach on duty every Tuesday, 1-3pm for free tryouts. Nothing needed but flat soled shoes.

DARTS FOR SENIORS

1:00pm, Parksville Seniors’ Activity & DropIn Centre, 144 Middleton. 248-3200.

YOGA ON THE BEACH

Qualicum Beach, beside Visitor Centre: Tues/ Thur 9:30-10:30am. Parksville Community Park Beach: Wed/Fri 9:30-10:30am. Contact certified & insured yoga teacher: Charlotte Crowley charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

AIR CADETS REGISTRATION

6:15-9pm at the QB Airport hangar.

Meet Tuesdays 8:30-10:30am in the Middle School when school is on. Bob 250-951-3001.

1:30-3pm, Looking for new members Arrowsmith Activity hall, 250-752-1103

EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB

Wednesday, 7-9pm, Springwood School, $7 drop-in. Info: 250-248-8857

Art classes by donation, 11am-3pm. 250248-8185

PV ADULT BADMINTON

Meets third Wed/month, QBCC 7.00pm. 250-752-6129

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2nd Wed/month. Ravensong Aquatic Centre. RDN, Recreation and Parks, 250-752-5014. www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

HAPPY WANDERERS TRAVEL CLUB

Meets 4th Wed/month, 2pm. St. Columba Church Hall. 250-248-2670. Music with Jan Verkerk. 5:30-7pm. 6087 W. Island Hwy. 778-424-4478

ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE AM

Every Wed. 6:30am meeting at 7am at Beach Club Resort, PV 181 Beachside Dr.

YOGA FOR SENIORS

11:15am, Parksville Seniors’ Activity Centre, 144 Middleton Ave. 248-3200

QUALICUM BEACH PROBUS CLUB

Meets 1st Tues/mo. St. Stephen’s Church Hall. 9am

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Open Tues. 9am-4pm and Tues. evenings by appt. 591 Arbutus Str. QB. 250-752-2233

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Meets at 6:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday/mo. at A & W Restaurant, 540 Island Hwy East, Parksville.Bring your laptop or Android device.

MID ISLAND BLUEGRASS SOCIETY No meeting, getting ready for festivals.

Meets at 11:30am for lunch at Nanoose Place on Second Wed. of month

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Have fun, meet new people. Wed. nights 5:30-7:30pm. Eagles Hall, Pioneer Cresc. Delores. 250-248-5385

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Mondays, 7-9pm, Springwood School, $7 drop-i n. 250-248-8857

First and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm. 241 Moilliet 250-248-5806/250-248-9392 every Tuesday & Thursday 1-3pm at Arrowsmith Activity Centre Ford Rd. Coombs $5 drop in or monthly Info: 250-752-8760

ROTARY CLUB OF QB SUNRISE

Tuesday mornings, 7 am at Rotary House Fern Dr. and Beach Rd.

Caregivers of people affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, 10am. 250-752-6766, ext119 Meetings 9:30-11:30am 250-954-3411

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Meets 1st Wed each month. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 7pm. oceansidephotographers.ca

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Basic and social. Weekly classes. Q.B. Community Centre. 250-752-3151

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3rd Wed. 10:30am. Bayside Inn 250-752-3575

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EveryThursday COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR

Parksville City Hall. Every Thursday afternoon, 2-4pm. 250-954-3073

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Meets at 7pm the first Thursday/mo. at The Gardens. Contact the Breast Cancer Group at 250-752-7489 or brook@shaw.ca. BADMINTON AND MINI-TENNIS For adults. In the Lighthouse Centre in Qualicum Bay, Thurs. @ 7 pm. Equipment provided, beginners welcome. 250-757-8307

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Meetings second Thursday at the Qualicum Beach Legion at 2pm, 250-752-8080

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Meets last Thur/mo. the Gardens, Q. Beach. 1:30pm. Wellness Rm. FMI Val 250-468-7556.

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Parksville Community Park. Registration 9am. Register online: spca.bc.ca/walk

Every Wednesday evening, 6-9pm, in the restaurant at The Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

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(all skill levels invited) 7pm Qualicum Beach Legion. Contact 250-752-8178

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7:30-10:30pm. Parksville Legion #49, 146 Hirst Street. Info: 250-752-8542.

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Every Tuesdays, 7:30pm at KSS High School, New members welcome. Cal 250-752-5909

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Meets third Monday of month. 8:30am. Quality Bayside Resort, Parksville 250-752-1072. parksvilleprobus.ca.

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First Thursday of the month at PV Community Centre at 7pm. parksvillenewcomers.net

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Monday and Wednesday at Springwood Middle School 7-9pm. Cost $7 per session. Phone 250-248-8857 for more information. every Monday evening at QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way (back door).6:45-10pm. Playing knowledge of Bridge required. Lori Pross : 250-752-0196

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Eva Dilworth (nee Gibb) Feb. 4, 1932 – Aug. 25, 2013

Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox after a very brief illness. She is predeceased by her husband Roy (Feb. 21, 2013) after 62 years of marriage. Eva is survived by her 2 children Glen of Bowser and Doreen of Nanaimo, 2 grandchildren Martin and Amy and 2 great grandchildren Arayleah and Taya.

KALK, JOAN. A celebration of life in memory of Joan E Kalk will be held on Sat. Sept 7th 2013 from 2 to 4 pm at Carter’s pond (off Horne Lake Rd). Family & friends are welcome to come, share their memories and say farewell.

IN MEMORIAM

GWENDOLYN JOHNSTON (nee Hill) passed away

CHEVREFILS, ROLAND JOSEPH January 4, 1936 September 2, 1998 Fifteen years since you left us, and not for one moment of those 15 long years have we stopped missing you Roland/Dad.

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‘Asleep, not dead; a good man never dies’ Love always and forever, Joy, Michelle (Josef and son Michael), Beth (daughter Brittany), Dan (sons Adam and Derek), and Stacie (Todd).

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IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, that’s your business. Want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

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GROW MARIJUANA commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com. Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, that’s your business. Want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

A tea at Legion 211 Bowser will be held in her honour at a date to be determined.

peacefully with family at her side at Belmont House in Toronto on Sunday, August 25th at age 96. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Johnston. Cherished mother of three daughters Beth Symes (Michael) of Toronto, Susan Cooper (Ian) of Toronto and Catharine Johnston (Michael Grant) of Vancouver and her grandchildren Amy Cooper (Pablo Oliver) of Calgary and David Cooper (Jen) of Lindsay, Kate Symes of Banff and Karen Symes of Toronto and her great grandson Thomas Oliver of Calgary. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Gwen married Bill in 1940 and after the war and the birth of their first daughter Beth they moved to Sioux Lookout, Ontario where Susan was born and where she was turned from city girl to country pioneer heating with wood and thawing ice blocks for drinking water and learning how to curl. They then moved to Fort Frances, Ontario where they had their third and final (thankfully according to Dad) daughter Catharine and there Gwen and Bill became lifelong bridge partners. They then returned to Winnipeg where they lived in East Kildonan and vacationed every chance they could at Jessica Lake until Dad’s retirement. At that time they retired to paradise in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island where they built a house and mom was able to fully fulfill her passion for gardening. After Dad passed away Gwen moved to Hollyburn house in West Vancouver and then 4 year ago moved to Belmont House in Toronto. A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Birmingham and the staff on 2 West at Belmont House and her private care givers for the kind and compassionate care they provided over the past few years. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In Gwen’s memory, donations may be made to either The Belmont House Foundation foundation@belmont.com or The Canadian Alzheimer Society www.alzheimer.ca would be appreciated.

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HELP WANTED

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

BLACK & WHITE event rentals is looking for f/t, p/t laundry attendants. Please apply by email to info@bwparty.com or in person at 1143 Franklinâ€™s Gull Rd. A variety of shifts avail. Reliability & own transport essential.

F/T LINE COOK required at Garyâ€™s Bistro. Wage negotiable, will train. Apply with resume, 115 2nd Ave, Qualicum.

FIELD CLERK Needed for out of town work site (21/7 schedule). Mature, flexible and positive communicator, understanding of importance of safety culture. Reporting to onsite foreman & Edmonton HO. Transportation to & from work site provided. Potential to grow with company; jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GARDENING

BICYCLES

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Sept. 8th (8-12). Pancake breakfast & flea market.Entertainment small animal swap.Tables $10. Rain or Shine. Phone 250757-8481 or 250-757-9938.

WINE MAKING equipment includes; filter, carboys, corker, bottles, pales. $150 obo. Call (250)751-3072.

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 BI-FOLD DOORS- 6 panels, brand new, white, 61x80â€? with hardware, $50.(250)752-7542. DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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PARKSVILLE SUBWAY LOCATIONS

SERVERS / BARTENDERS required for the Pub. Must have â€œServe it Rightâ€?, a friendly attitude and must be able to work evenings & weekends. Apply to: French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville, BC.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PARKSVILLE PETRO-CANADA

Now recruiting for Full & part time positions. We are looking for: mature, friendly, motivated, responsible team players who enjoy working with people. We offer: â€˘ ďŹ‚exible hours â€˘ free employee meals Please apply in person at either Parksville location Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply.

PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FURNITURE

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: itâ€™s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

TODD THE BUILDER. Renoâ€™s, painting, decks, plumbing, etc. Seniors Discount. (250)951-2755

BRAND NEW! MATTRESS. Queen Pillowtop set for sale. $200. (250)713-9680

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

LEGAL SERVICES 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; w w w. b i g i r o n d r i l l i n g . c o m . Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310. POIRIER PAINTING: Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250240-3528.

PETS

MEDICAL HEALTH

PET CARE SERVICES

KIMâ€™S PROFESSIONAL Mobile Foot Care Nurse. Serving Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970

CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554

PETS

CLEANING SERVICES

Residential, Commercial/ Office, Post Construction & Move-outs. $25./hr. Bonded & Insured.

Kari (250)240-4443.

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The Weekend Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership, direction and supervision to the weekend crew to obtain proper operating efficiencies and achieve quality and machine safety standards. The Maintenance Supervisor is a key member of the Maintenance team to meet plant objectives of continual improvement in reliability, productivity and technology to achieve top decile performance within the lumber manufacturing group. QUALIFICATIONS: V

The successful candidate will possess a diploma/technical degree in a mechanical or electrical related field.

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Display a strong commitment towards safety is essential.

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Have a strong understanding of hot work processes and fire protection systems.

Maintenance best practices and a strong quality assurance program.

A strong ability in analytical troubleshooting and applying failure mode & effects analysis Able to lead diverse trades groups into a highly effective Maintenance Team by focusing on Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development?

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HOUSE CLEANING Local reliable house cleaner has available openings. Excellent food preparation skills offered if required. Criminal Records Check available on request. Call or Text Barbie at 604-5280728 or by email barbrembold@hotmail.com to arrange appointment.

DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

GARDENING CURB APPEAL Yard Care and Junk Removal. Best rates! Sue or Chris, 250-937-1908. LAWNS, HEDGE Trimming & shaping, weed whacking. 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.

BROYHILL CHINA Cabinet, Table, 4 chairs. Must be seen to be appreciated. $950. Call George for viewing. (250)7417717 or (250)741-1312 DEALS DEALS DEALS. Quality sofa & matching chair (off green, quiet design) $550. obo. Reclining beige chair $125.obo. Round coffee table inlay designs $150. obo. Wood bistro w/2 high back chairs $250. Lamps. (250)586-8922. ESTATE SALE Sofa and chair,end tables, bedroom suite, hide-a-bed, dispaly cabinets, transfer pole, shower seat, transfer board. Call 250951-0479. (4pm to 8pm) QUEEN-SIZED box spring mattress, Serta Sleeper, bought at Sleep Country, new condition. $425 obo. (250)5857744, 250-741-7703.

Just moved to Errington and our youngest kitty is missing. He is 5 years old peachy/tan color and has been gone for 5 days. If you have seen him or if he wandered onto your property please call (250)2480107. Reward!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

15â€? RIMS aluminum alloy Ford, fits Bronco/Ranger, 4 for $100. 15â€? tires on rims, GM, 4 for $200. 16â€? tires, as new, 4 for $350 firm. Call 250-7351949.

DEPARTURE BAY: Seascape Manor, unique, 2 story, 2bdrm, 1bath, 1133 sq.ft., top floor, corner unit. 2 decks, very private rooftop deck with ocean view. Bright, sunny. 17â€™ vaulted living room ceiling. Outdoor heated swimming pool. $234,000. 250-751-1915 MILTON ST, Nanaimo, 2bdrm condo. Top floor. Fantastic City/Ocean views. Owner will carry mortgage w/$650 monthly payments. (250)753-0160

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FLY-FISHING GEAR tall man: Osprey custom tailored (soft wear) magnum 357 waders ($300) $120, Pro Tac waders Highwater Series ($250) $100, Hodgeman river boots (felt bottoms) 19210 Sz 12 $50, Sierra Design rain pants $30. QB, 250-752-5457.

969 ROYAL DORNOCH DR. Eaglecrest. Backing onto golf course with ocean glimpses. 2000 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $537,000. Call 250-752-4254.

SOLID WOOD, butterfly leaf, pedestal base, dining table (40â€? round to 58â€? oval w/leaf) plus 4 chairs. Light oak finish. $500obo. (250)591-8959

HOBBIES & CRAFTS 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

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

KITCHEN RANGE cream w/glass top. Self cleaning oven w/thermal convection. $300. Call 250-821-9943

AQUATEC FORTUNA bath chair. Excellent cond. Rarely used. Orig. $2000 asking $800. Call 250-821-9943

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful ocean/city views. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. (250)753-0160

HOSPITAL BED Cost $1800. asking $800. 1 Stairlift 8 risers Cost $1600. asking $700. or $900. installed plus other handicap aids. 250-248-4444. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, appliances, granite floor tiles, wood flooring, aluminum railings, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160 POWER LIFT and recline chair, 6 months old, $1000. Transport wheelchair and cushion, brand new, $200. Hitachi 52â€? projection TV, $250. Tempo treadmill, $250. Call (250)760-7009.

RECLINING CHESTERFIELD 3-cushion, brown, with matching loveseat $400. Solid wood rectangular kitchen table & 6 chairs $300. (250)758-8844. SOLID HONEY Oak dining set â€œContemporaryâ€?, 8 years old. Table: 5â€™long w/2 18â€? leafs, 6 chairs, 2 w/arms. 2 piece hutch w/lights, seats on chairs sage green. Excellent condition. $7000 new, sacrifice $1450, obo. Call (250)7521973.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

DEWALT 10â€? radial arm saw $150. Steel cattle squeeze, home built, good cond. $400. SS double sink, 32â€?x21â€?x8â€?, new $125. (250)754-4641.

MOVING & STORAGE 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.

2771 Old Alberni Hwy. Coombs, BC Mountain Views, Make it your own Year round $450/mo includes all 250-927-3434

AUSTRALIAN THEMED Christmas Light Display- 6 White Boomers, Emu, Platypus, Koala, Santa and sleigh, $500 obo. (250)756-6125.

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Maintenance Supervisorâ€”Weekends

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). SEASONED FIREWOOD, CUT & SPLIT Firewood. UPick up. $125/cord. Call 250248-7825

CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ€™t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

HAUL AWAY Garden and Yard Waste and Junk. Free Estimates. Call 250-240-1116.

SINGING LESSONS NEW STYLE in modern recording studio. All ages, all styles. Guitar, keyboards bass and piano. Practicum Music & Art, the new way of music education. Call 250-586-6370

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

WONDERCOLOR SERVICES Residential & Commercial painting / powerwashing / renos & repairs. 250-248-7252

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

BEGINNER GUITAR instruction in Qualicum. All styles, qualified instruction from a Guitar Institute of Technology Graduate. Call David at 250240-0875.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

OLDER CHEST freezer, 65â€?x27â€?x36â€?H, $40. Call 250248-3221.

TREASURES, CURIOS & RV PARK EXTRA LARGE SITES

REAL ESTATE

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous ocean/city views. Owner will carry mortgage with reasonable down payment. 250-753-0160

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. 250-753-0160

QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Also gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855 RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

DOWNTOWN NANIAMO: Luxury Waterfront Lifestyle; Elegant 2 Br, 2 bath condo, ocean, mountains, marina views. Lagoon, clubhouse, gym, swimming pool. Walk to Sea wall, near Port Theatre. Call 250-591-7800 agents welcome. Open House: Aug 31, Sep 1, 2 (Sat, Sun, Mon) 2-4pm.

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 ROKETA DUNE buggy 2007 Std 4-speed, 2 wd, 4 cyl. disc brakes safety belts. $4,000 obo. Call 250-730-1899. STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca 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

FRENCH CREEK CHARMER 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. Warm, welcoming & move in ready. $335,000. By appt. gardendelight@shaw.ca. 250-752-4741. Photos upon request.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

SUITES, UPPER

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

ERRINGTON: 2 bdrm mobile home, 8 mins from Parksville, recently updated, wood F/P, electric heat, W/D, small yard, quiet neighbourhood, NS/NP. $750. Call (250)951-4830.

PARKSVILLE- LEVEL entry, 1255sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, blocks from schools/library/beach, garage, private fenced yard. N/S. Refs. Avail Oct 1. $1075 includes utilities. Call 778-424-3035.

2008 TOYOTA Prius, exc. cond., 2 sets of wheels, new front breaks, dealer maintained and factory recalls completed. 160,000 km. Asking $16,900 obo. (250)757-8193.

2003 ADVENTURER Motorhome E-350 Ford, V10 motor, roof & dash a/c, awning, solar panel, 85000 km, good shape, $26,000 obo. 250-723-8070.

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

MOBILE HOME 12â€™x60â€™ with small addition; new roof, windows & patio; updated electrical. Worth seeing - it is a sweet deal! $28,000 Call 778421-2888.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 10 mins from Qualicum

LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEANFRONT 2,600 sq.ft home on 6.5 treed acres. 5111 Brenton Page Rd. $448,500. Some updating done. (250)245-8950

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3C 1bdrm $450 NS/NP.

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Call 1-250-594-3004 1 BDRM condo 55+ incl. housekeeping. Avail now. 250723-6418 or 250-248-7106

PARKSVILLE (downtown) Completely remodeled and immaculate 3 bdrm home with legal suite ($750/mo income) plus 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway for home based business. Garden shed & small workshop/studio. Valor F/P, laminate floors. Beautifully landscaped - a must see. $360,000. (250) 954-0227.

PETROGLYPH PARK (Nanaimo) Ocean view 2bdrm, 1bath, 900sq.ft. CSA approved. New fuel efficient furnace, copper wiring, ABS plumbing. HW floors, laundry/deep freeze/ kitchen & plumbing fixtures excellent. Tool shed, small garden, some furn. Pets welcome.$59,000. (250)753-4065

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

AVAIL IMMEDIATELY1bdrm patio home in Parksville, independent living for seniors. Weekly housekeeping included. Optional dining program $1000./mo. (250)248-7612. BEACH CLUB Residences luxury 1 bdrm condo w/lots of amenities, pool, sauna, fitness rm. Long term lease required. Avail Oct 1 $1250/mo. Call 250-951-1073 FRENCH CREEK, NEWLY RENOâ€™D 1 BED. GROUND FLOOR APT. GAS FIREPLACE, PRIVATE PATIO, W/D, N/S, PETS OK. $925. AVAIL. OCT. 1. 250-594-8447. OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 15. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662. OCT 1 1bdr furnished s u i t e @ O c e a n Tr a i l s P a r k s v i l l e ,pool,hottub,laundry,tel,cable n/p beach, $850 250-240-1342

PARKSVILLE, NEW 2Bdrm upper floor apt. 1000 sq.ft, partial ocean view,5 appls, w/d, hardwood floors, lrg kitchen, sundeck. NS/NP. Refâ€™s, $975 mo. Call (250)248-3850 Fairdown Rd. & Hwy 4a area. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM- 1 bdrm + den condo, completely renoâ€™d, covered prkg, lrg patio, granite counters, stainless appls. Avail Oct. 1. $950. Refs, NS/NP. (250)752-3419. RATHTREVOR Beachfront luxury furnished 3 bdrm 2 bath condo, Sept - June, 2014. $1400 p/m. 250-468-9066. WATERFRONT QUALICUM condo ,2 bdrm, 2 bath,fully furnished, W/D, u/g secure parking, adult-oriented building. N/S, N/P. $1100/mo. Avail Oct 1st. Call 250-589-4195 or 250-595-3984

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL QUALICUM BEACH - Canyon Cresc area: 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, oak flooring. Heat pump, wood burning fireplace. Ext. has stucco & bevel siding. Single garage + carport. Covered patio. Lot .4 acre, sprinkler, landscaped. $395,000. Call 250-752-7402

AUTO REPAIR SHOP LOCATION FOR LEASE Thriving Auto repair shop location for lease. No Triple Net, 2200sq ft, lots of parking. $2000/mo. Available Sept 1. Ask for John or Kelly (250)248-3602.

COTTAGES

SOUTH NANAIMO: $243,500. 2bdrms up, 1bdrm down. Lots of updates. 613 Bruce Ave. Call (250)591-1210 for showing, or email for pictures trkrblaz@telus.net

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NICE Cottage Style Apartment 950 sq. ft. Full kitchen, 1 bedroom, washer,dryer. Large fenced back garden with storage shed. Extra parking! $700 a month, Utilities not included. AVAILABLE OCT0BER 1ST call Mike @250 752-2379

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES ERRINGTON ACREAGE, Down Town, clean, private 2 bdrm, 2 decks, f/s, w/d. $725, refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Call 250-228-9049. PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM duplex. Central location. 302 Meadowview Plc. NP/NS, Refâ€™s. Available Sept 1. $1100/mo. 250-724-6082.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS BOWSER: 3-BDRM mobile on half acre. Long term tenants only. N/P, refâ€™s req. $800 mo, Avail Sept. 1st. 250-951-7473

HOMES FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION

DEEP BAY. 2-Bdrm, 2 bath, Oceanview deluxe home. N/S. Laundry, Dog OK. $1100/mo. Call Ron, Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty (250)741-4422.

AUTO FINANCING

ERRINGTON 2600 sq ft, 2 storey, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, lrg rec rm. $1300 + util. Avail Sept. 1. Call 250-248-3386 ERRINGTON- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1200sq ft, newly renoâ€™d, newer appls, 5 appls, wood stove, lrg yrd, storage. $1200 + utils. Available Sept 1. Call 250947-5198. OLDER 3-BDRM Rancher, Parksville. Sept. 1st. 4 applâ€™s, 1 bath, large fenced backyard. Close to town, school & beach. NS/NP. Refâ€™s. $1000. (250)954-9154, (250)927-1876 PARKSVILLE- Avail Nov 1- 2 bdrm Rancher, 1000 sq ft, patio, carport, garden, wood stove, 4 appls. Firm NS/NP. Quiet tenants only. $950. (250)954-0193.

2007 22â€™ Wildwood Travel Trailer. Sleeps 7, A/C, microwave. Exc. cond. Clean, nonsmoker. 1/2 ton towable. $11,500. firm. (250)722-3535. 2010 FORD Escape 4x4 only 33,380 km, 2.5L auto, power everything, AC, CD, ABS, exc. cond. $16,995. Call (250)9331717.

2012 CHEVY Cruise LT, black, 29,000 km, Hwy driven, remainder of factory warranty, serviced to date. Auto, A/C, power everything. $15,500. Call (250)248-3232.

TRUCKS & VANS

SPORTS & IMPORTS Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

2008 ALJO 17â€™ Travel trailer. Sleeps 4, 3-pc bath, 3-burner stove & oven, large fridge & freezer. Tandem axle, 2 propane tanks. Lightweight for towing, comes w/breathable winter cover & wheel covers. $9,500. obo. (250)594-5557.

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QUALICUM BEACH- Central. 1 bdrm+ den, N/S. Refs reqâ€™d Available Oct 1. $875+ utils. Call (250)738-0828.

1982 PORSCHE 911SC Classic chocolate brown Porsche 911 with Collector plates, lovingly maintained. Summer driven only, great condition, extremely quick. 5 Speed transmission with 3.0 L engine. 183,000 km, $19,900. Call (250)752-0624.

QUALICUM WOODS Rancher. 2 bdrm + den. H/W floors, on crawl space, electric furnace. 5 appls, dbl garage, NP/NS. $1400./mo. Avail now (250)752-1693, (250)228-9891

RV PADS

2009 WINNEBAGO ERA Limited. Diesel CRD170XL, 24â€™, 15,500 miles. Original owner. Bath w/sink & shower, patio awning, A/C, furnace, propane gen., micro, TV. $71,900.00 250-752-4736 / 403-691-5639

ERRINGTON- Rent to Own RVâ€™s: on treed pads, starts$475. RV pads, all services, starts- $400. (250)954-1355.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING EMERALD ESTATES- Parksville Independent living for seniors. 1 bdrm patio suite. Weekly housekeeping included. Lynn (250)303-0098.

CARS

2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 154,000km, Fully loaded. Great condition. $11,500. (250)618-7589 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2006 HYUNDAI Santa Fe V6, 5-spd, loaded, 139,000 km. Good condition. Open to offers. Call 250-724-3584.

25â€™ ALPENLITE 5th wheel. Complete with hitch, fully equipped, aluminum frame, tandem axle. Walk-in shower, solar panels, good cond., must be seen. Asking $6000. obo. (250)335-1796.

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. $6950. obo. Call 250-752-2207.

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Quality Foods sandcastles and raffle Winners announced in children’s sandcastle competition and stroke recovery raffle The Parksville Quality Foods store held a successful raffle benefiting Oceanside Stroke Recovery. The three winners of Quality Foods gift cards were recently announced: First prize ($100) went to Angelika Robillard of Qualicum Beach, the second ($75) was donated to the food bank and S. Chambers of Nanoose Bay won third ($50). Employees and local stroke survivors send out many thanks to everyone who purchased tickets and Quality Foods for sponsoring the raffle which will help with therapy. — Submitted by Kathleen Falvai 2013 Children’s sandCastle winners: Rob MacKay of Quality Foods has announced the winners of the QF Children’s Sandcastle Competition on Parksville Beach KidFest weekend, Aug. 18. “It was a wonderful event, the weather held out for

us and everyone had a great time,” he said. “Thanks to everyone for the great support, and to all of our QF volunteers who contributed their time and talents.” For the complete list including team names check www.qualityfoods.com/about-qf. — Submitted by QF 6 years & Under • 1st Prize (Mini Cooper) - Ylva Pytlik, age 6 - from Parksville • 2nd Prize (Gund bear) - Sarah Alexander, 4 - Qualicum Beach • 3rd Prize (giant piano & dalmatian) - Kari Brett 6 & Isla Brett, 4 - Parksville • Mystery (bike) - Kyle Keenan, 3 - Nanaimo 7 - 9 years • 1st Prize ($300 bike certificates) - Denen Scott, 9,

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Forward House had perfect weather and over 70 people attend their recent annual barbecue and auction. “The weather was wonderful and the food was fabulous,” said executive director Gerard Klomp. “Thanks go to all those who came and

enjoyed the dinner and fund raising efforts. We are grateful for all the kindly donated items for the auction, bake sale and white elephant sale.” Held at the current location of the mental health and addictions recovery facility across from Parksville city hall, Klomp said the funds raised will go to-

ward upgrades to the new larger house they bought near bye. They hope to move into the new house in September and of course further donations are always gratefully accepted and receipts can be issued. He said the auction was a success, with lots of laughter and bidding back

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and forth between people anxious to take home a particular item. The raffle, bake sale and white elephant items were also popular with all who attended. “Forward House thanks everyone who made this day a great success. Have a great rest of the summer.”

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The beautiful game had a decidedly proper ring to it at Springwood Park this week, as Michael Whitehead and three of his peers were in Parksville as part of a soccer camp put on by UK-based Challenger Sports. “I did a camp here three weeks ago on this pitch,” he said last week when The NEWS stopped by. “Brilliant. Great part of the Island, I love it here,” he said through a strong British accent. At that camp he said they had around 60 kids out “and this one we’ve got roughly the same.” Last week’s camp, which ran Monday through Friday, was for children aged 3-11. Some of the kids he said are full day campers, there from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with an hour for lunch, but the majority are there for a half day. They’re also holding 90 minute First Kicks camps for children aged 3-4. “This is our third time on the Island but Challenger Sports has been hosting soccer camps in Canada for around eight years now.” “We just want them to get a great ex-

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In an interesting twist, literally, to warm up stretches, Challenger Sports instructor Michael Whitehead had his young charges doing ‘dance offs.’

perience out of their soccer,” he said. “We’re not an elitist camp, we ask for any age, any ability. We want them to

have fun, have a great experience, and they learn things as well.” “I love it here... I worked out of here

last year and each year the numbers just get better and the kids are improving so much.”

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You can chalk up another medal, this one of the gold variety, for players from the Lighthouse Floor Curling Club in Qualicum Bay. In the mix in Kamloops Aug. 20-24 at the big B.C. Seniors Games competition, the team from LFCC, comprised of skip Gordon Lundine, second Wendy Pearce, third Bruce McCaig and lead Joyce McCaig, were outstanding, winning their first five games, losing one, then running the table on their final two games to go 8-1 and garner gold in the B Division. “They did great — they play well together, they compete and have a good time,” LFCC secretary Lorraine Lepper confirmed this week, adding the club has “won medals many, many times over the years... each year we make a very good showing.” The Lundine rink was the only local team to medal in floor curling. This year’s Seniors Games featured some 3,500 ath-

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Gordon Lundine (from left), Wendy Pearce, Bruce McCaig and Joyce McCaig brought home floor curling gold.

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Curling Club, formed some 20 years ago, Lepper said LFCC currently lists about 55 members “and we range in age up to the early 90s — Gordon (Lundine) turns 92 in September, and he’s still going strong.” Open to players of all ages and experience, the club plays every Monday and Friday from 1-3 p.m. at the Qualicum Bay Lions Club off the Old Island Hwy. in Bowser. “It’s a great sport,” said Lepper. “It’s social, friendly, couples can play together, and there’s a bit of a team atmosphere with bit of competitiveness if you’re so inclined.” Anyone interested in joining the Lighthouse Floor Curling Club can call Fred Lepper at 250-752-0216 for more information.

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The 13th annual Parksville Panters Classic old-timers hockey tournament is fast approaching, and local players have been putting in some extra ice time in preparation. “Oh yeah. It’s a lot of fun — it’s a lot of games,” said tournament co-chair John Ogle, a right winger and D-man with the Panters 70s team. “We have 18 teams including four local teams this year and they’re coming from Victoria, Comox, the Lower Mainland, Olds, Ft. McMurray, Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta, Flin Flon Manitoba, Colorado and Massachusetts. If people want to show up and see some

games there’s no admission and it’ll be some good hockey.” Slated for Oceanside Place Sept. 10-12 with games running all day every day, the tournament features four age divisions — the 60s, 65s, 70s and 75s. PANCAKE BREAKFAST In keeping with tradition the local Shriners Club will be putting on a pancake breakfast on the Wednesday morning from 8 - 11 a.m. behind Oceanside Place. Cost is $7 per person, and you can mingle with the players, some of whom have extensive professional or amateur experience.

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George Gibson lawn bowling A reminder the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club will be hosting the George Gibson Open Mixed Triples this week, Sept. 4-5. Matches go at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. both Wednesday and Thursday. The Club welcomes new co-sponsors Nicklen Roy Mackay Coast Realty, who will be joining returning sponsor,

George Gibson, in hosting this event. Premiere players from up and down the island will be vying for top prize money. The club is located at 149 E. Stanford in Parksville, behind Stanford Place and across from Parksville Elementary School. Carol Bucyk, the club’s public relations person, in-

vites the public “to come on down to the club and see what lawn bowling is all about, especially in an event such as this one which will attract such high level players.” Admission is free, there’s ample parking, “and the club always welcomes visitors to its beautiful facilities,” Bucyk summed up. — James Clarke

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Revisiting childhood memories In early September, whether it is the last of summer days or one that is already signaling the onset of fall, two beaches worth exploring can be found just beyond Qualicum village JILL DAVIES Special to The NEWS

Kinkade Road leads to a beach that has much to offer. At low tide, beyond the pebbles and stones are sandy swathes, perfect for the bucket and spade brigade while endless tidal pools beckon exploration with a host of small fish, beach crabs and pink, purple and sunflower starfish . When the tide is high, bound by a rocky spit, the water is warm and forms a pool, sandy bottomed and deep enough in which to swim. A raft provides a convenient diving platform and is a cool place for the bigger kids to laze away an hour or so. Behind and set well back from the beach, there are a number of small cabins. These once were part of a summer resort visited each year by returning families who, in turn, became firm friends. There came a day however, many years ago, when the owner of the resort decided to sell the cabins. On a single day, the five cabins were purchased by the families who had previously rented the cabins each summer. The title constrained further sale of the cabins, requiring that they be retained and passed on within the ‘company’. So who was on the beach? On a warm afternoon in late August, close to the water’s edge, was a cluster of adults, children and dogs, revisiting the childhood of the adults while building summer memories for the little ones. Jeremy Halstead explained that his 90 year old grandfather was one of the original purchasers. He described the childhood he shared with his siblings; one that included holidaying at the cabin every year of his life. This summer he returned as ever, now with his wife Jeanine and their small children Hayley and Brodie. Said Jeremy: “There are four generations here, including my grandpa who still swims with us every afternoon.” Sharing the holiday were his sister Dawn and her childhood friend Angela, both with their children. Dawn and Angela revealed that as small girls, during their early childhood days at the cabins, they formed what has become a lifelong friendship. Dawn added: “We think we have a piece of gold here. This is our own secret place. We feel privileged and very blessed. However, it’s such an amazing story that it is nice to be able to share it.”

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“There is timelessness about this place,” observed Angela. “And it’s not just the legacy of our own memories because we are still creating those for our own children.” Said Maddi: “It’s really fun to come down to the beach, swim, have picnics and build sandcastles. When the tide is out we look for crabs and build houses for them, though of course we always make sure we put them back at the end of the day.” Surfside Drive West Easily accessed from the parking lot, beach shoes are recommended to cross the upper shore with its raft of barnacled rocks, flat stones and pebbles. At low tide the sea rolls back to expose a stunning beach that to the North reaches the mouth of the Little Qualicum River. The beach comprises broad sandbars, tidal pools and provides endless playtime for children. While the sandbars are perfect for building sandcastles, the shallow water’s edge is safe to paddle and fun to skim board. If there is a breeze, there is no better place to fly a kite. A word of warning though: Once the tide turns there is a point at which the water rolls in surprisingly fast. As the channels between the sandbars fill and deepen, adults could find themselves wading back to the upper

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shore laden with small children and all the beach paraphernalia. Parents need to be mindful that small people playing unsupervised would quickly become cut-off or out of their depth. Who was on the Beach at Surfside West? On a breathless summer afternoon there was a single family encamped way down by the water’s edge. Said Victoria “I grew up here. And now it is just perfect for my own children. As the tide goes out so far there’s lots of sand to play on and tide pools to explore. It is so peaceful here”. What might you see there in early September? A 10-minute hike along the beach north takes birdwatchers and keen observers of nature to where the Little Qualicum Estuary flows into the Salish Sea. This and the proximity of the Marshall-Stevenson Wildfowl Sanctuary contribute to the designation of this beach as a ‘Parksville Qualicum Wildlife Management Area’. It is also noted as an ‘Important Bird Area’. Well worth visiting during the migrating seasons, in late August we saw Mergansers, Great Blue Herons, Cormorants, Sandpipers, Black Oyster Catchers and Canada geese while listening to the occasional and unmistakable call of distant Killdeer.

Directions to Kincade Road Beach: • Travelling North from Qualicum on H19 passing the exit to the Laburnum Rd Bypass, look on the right for the road sign to Kinkade Rd. • From the North, after bridging the Little Qualicum River, look for the left turn to Kinkade. • Follow Kinkade to the end. Between signs on either side advising ‘Private Property: No Parking’ there is a small sign indicating ‘Public Beach Access’. • There is very little space to park here so consider parking either on Kinkade or just around the corner where the road bears to the left and becomes McFeely Drive. • A short path winds between the dunes. Inevitably there are bleached beach logs to clamber over or find a way around.

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