Special Features - Day in the Life-Parksville

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, August 28, 2014

A Day in the Life of

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“Ice Time”

- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Sam hitting the boards during mid-day hockey practice - Oceanside Place Arena.

“Tai Chi” - Linda Matteson-Reynolds Tai Chi Practice at St. Anne & St. Edmund Anglican Parish.

“It’s Summer!”- Peter McCully Summer Desrosiers enjoys, her coffee, tunes and the sunny morning, on her birthday.

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“Double Double Please”- Peter McCully

It’s another busy morning for Kym Acton (left)

and Hannie Aquina at the Tim Horton’s drive thru.

“Getting the Morning Started”- Randy Hall Dave Graham at 88.5 The Beach, ready to start the morning show.

“Working Hard”- Craig Carmichael

“Gardening Girls” - Brenda Gough

Shana Watson from Home Pro Painting caulking on the roof after painting in Craig Bay.

Contributing Photographers

City of Parksville employees, Chrystal Sawry (left) and Muriel Cairns cleaning up the garden at Highway 4 and Jensen Ave.

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Randy Hall is a Vancouver Island photographer specializing in nature photography, whether it is capturing natural settings such as seascapes forest landscapes or the plants and animals that inhabit this part of British Columbia.

Some of Randy's work is currently on display at the Oceanside Village Artists' Gallery and Island Exposures Art Gallery. Other images are available through Fine Art America.

Website: http://1-randy-hall.artistwebsites.com/

Linda Matteson-Reynolds of Nanoose Bay has been a photographer for over 30 years but turned professional 12 years ago while living in Kuwait and working as a photojournalist. She is a regular contributor to OASIS magazine.

"Photography is a passion that has taken me to where I am in life as of now. I have journeyed halfway across the world to end up in the most beautiful place to live and work.” www.lindamattesonreynolds.com

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“Grad 2014” - Linda Matteson Reynolds Last day of school for grads at Ballenas Secondary.

“Girder Construction” - Linda Matteson Reynolds

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“Born to be wild”- Candace Wu

A motorcyclist takes a ride down Island Highway.

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“Ready to roll”- Peter McCully

“Locked Out at Lunch”- Candace Wu

“Wendy’s Demo”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds

Serving tasty treats at Save-On Foods - Wembley Mall.

Contributing Photographers

Jon McDowall (left) and Rob Bachmeier enjoy the early morning rays before the start of another busy day.

Teachers Sarah Hung and Paul Lukianchuk take to the streets in front of Springwood Middle School.

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Lissa Alexander is a full time writer and photographer with the Parksville Qualicum Beach News.

She’s the editor of Oasis Magazine where she enjoys writing, editing and photographing the intriguing people and places of Parksville Qualicum Beach.

Among other topics, Lissa covers arts and entertainment for The News and has a ball capturing local musicians, artists and artisans at work with her camera.

Candace Wu is a Vancouver Island journalist and photographer who writes for the Parksville Qualicum Beach News covering crime, politics, social and environmental issues. She is also a contributing writer for Oasis magazine. Candace practices photography in an effort to tell the stories that cannot be described by the written word.

"A picture is a secret about a secret, the more it tells you the less you know." — Diane Arbus

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“Lawnbowling” - Randy Hall Testing the greens prior to the Sea Soil Men’s Classic at the Parksville Lawnbowling Club.

“Are we there yet?” - Linda Matteson-Reynolds

Car Ride for Twiggy and Taylor.

“Moving Day” - Brenda Gough

Travis Thompson (left) and Dave Dahlstedt, School District 69 employees are happy about moving furniture.

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“Memories”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Student signing yearbook on the last day of school at Ballenas Secondary School.

“Welcoming Women”- Lissa Alexander

“Just out for a walk”- Craig Carmichael

Volunteers at the Oceanside Health Centre welcome people to the centre.

Penny Ruthford and Rascal, picking up the mail in Craig Bay.

Contributing Photographers

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Brenda Gough started her journalism career as a radio reporter back in the early 80’s.

These days she can often be found snapping photos of people out and about in the community for her Scene & Heard column in the PQB News. Born and raised in Burnaby she has spent the last 20 years in Errington where she lives with her husband Alan and their son AJ.

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“Boomers Bike Ride” - Candace Wu

Hundreds of cyclists rode across Vancouver Island as part of the Boomers Legacy Ride in honour of Cpl. Andrew “Boomer” Eykelenboom who was killed in action in Afghanistan in August 2006.

“Oven Fresh”- Randy Hall

“Running Smoothly” - Brenda Gough

Cam with fresh-made scones for the morning rush at Cha Cha Java.

Lara Mullen at Parksville Shell station checking her oil.

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“Low Tides”

- Craig Carmichael Looking over Rathtrevor Beach, Father and son, Lee and Gary Snowden.

“Sunrise at the Ridge”- Craig Carmichael

“An Unusual Hole In One”- Candace Wu

Looking down on the office, Sunrise Ridge General Manager Robyn Shaw and Neil Brewer.

Contributing Photographers

Members of the Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association (PGOSA) delve into a game of “ladder golf” at Parksville Beach early in the morning.

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John Harding has been a journalist for more than 25 years, working his way up to the managing editor position of daily newspapers in a number of Canadian cities.

John has been the editor of The Parksville Qualicum Beach News since September of 2012. "I'm honoured to be part of this Day in the Life project," said Harding, "Because, truth be told, as a photographer, I'm a heck of a writer."

Peter McCully has been a broadcaster and publisher on both coasts and has owned a newspaper and run a small advertising agency along the way. He trained as a TV cameraman at 16.

Peter is publisher of The NEWS, and has participated in seven previous Day in the Life community features. www.island-photos.ca

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“Hitchhiking to Port Hardy” - Candace Wu Swiss backpackers Sylvia and Jacob Anstutz hitchhike their way to Port Hardy along Alberni Highway.

“Serious Playing” - Lissa Alexander Top, Auraelia Alexander holds on tight to the helicopter at Parksville Park while her sister Autumn drives.

“Just a little to the left”- Peter McCully

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“Show me the Money”- Brenda Gough

Coastal Community Credit Union employee Shannon Luscombe counts the cash.

“Goody Two-Shoes ”- Candace Wu Baby Lincoln Wallace plays with a shoe outside Thrifty Foods in Parksville surrounded by adoring parents and friends.

“Making Melodies” - Lissa Alexander Accordion players entertain for seniors, relatives and friends at Trillium Lodge in Parksville.

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“The eyes have it”- Brenda Gough Tammy Baker, Dr. Adam Reid and Felicia Kerr enjoy a light moment at IRIS.

“In the Hole”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Rick from Knappett Industries Construction on a project on Stanhope Road.

“Pumping Iron”- Brenda Gough Jacob Kirby pumping iron and Billy Buhler spotting at Bodyworks co-ed gym in Parksville.

Celebrating the spirit of this great community.

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“Clearly the best view”

- Peter McCully Brittany WellsJackson ensures the view will be perfect from a fourth floor suite at the Beach Club.

“At the Visitor’s Centre” - Craig Carmichael Heidi de Vries from Amsterdam, Nederland is exploring the island. While lunching in Parksville she checks her email.

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“Keep Your Eye on the Ball” - Randy Hall Pickleball action at the lacrosse box.

“Fun at the Skate Park” - Brenda Gough

Sloan Kroeker of Parksville doing some skate tricks in the parking lot of PES.

“Ready for a Swim”

- Brenda Gough Taylor Sutherland cleaning the pool at Sunrise Ridge Resort.

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“City Business”- Randy Hall

Mayor Chris Burger and his team during a briefing session.

“Hand Tossed Pizza”- Randy Hall

“Troubadour” - Peter McCully

Cody Salter, showing how they toss pizza dough at Panago Pizza.

Charlie Ryder plucks out the Beatles “Blackbird” outside the BCLC.

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“Welding Maintenance” - Craig Carmichael Greg Lacey, Welding, Maintenance at Shar-Kare.

“Bicycle Repair”- Randy Hall Bike maintenance at Island Cycle.

“Lunch Break” - Candace Wu Cyclists Greg Merchant and Chris Onderka stop for lunch at Thrifty Foods in Parksville, as part of the Boomers Legacy Ride, a campaign raising money and awareness for Canadian soldiers.

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“Glass Art” - Peter McCully Robert Held (left) rolls molten glass in his studio prior to being shaped, while Esrom Siscar looks on.

“Beach Day”

- Candace Wu Matthew Esau caps off the day at Parksville Beach.

“Lattes”- Brenda Gough

aren McLeod and Emma McGrath K making lattes at Pacific Brimm.

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Another Day in the Life of

Amy starts her day early, baking fresh goods like these cinnamon rolls.

Terence makes sure there’s lots of fresh choices for the BBQ.

Scott makes sure there’s lots of fresh produce on the shelves.

Kathie is busy getting lunch specials ready for the restaurant.

Lesley puts the finishing touches on another wonderful floral arrangement.

Randy completes another contest giveaway display, this a Pedego electric bike.

Liz serves up another satisfied customer in the deli.

Mike cools down in the fridge, stocking the dairy shelves.

Happy customer checks the QF “App” and uses the latest technology to save while shopping.

Rachel fills a customer’s order.

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“Sorting room”- Peter McCully

Volunteers sort through the hundreds of donations that arrive at the back door of the SOS, daily.

“Pretty Pooch”- Randy Hall

“Hole in One?” - Craig Carmichael

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Rembrandt, showing off his fresh look at Cory’s Klips.

Lilly Flynn and Charles Larsen at Riptide Lagoon mini golf.

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“Day at the Dentist” - Randy Hall Dr. Simon Gooch and George during a Velscope examination at Wembley Dental Clinic.

“Long Walks” - John Harding Long walks on a sandy beach are an attraction for tourists and residents alike, as seen in this view from Paradise Adventure Mini Golf and RV Park.

“Shine On Craig Street” - Lissa Alexander The sun peaks through above Craig Street while making its descent.

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“Bayview MC”- Craig Carmichael

Bayview Motorcycle’s Paul Neilson performing a series of tests on a Harley Davidson.

“Swinging for the fences”- Peter McCully

Early morning softball game at the Community Park.

“Afternoon Tea”- Randy Hall Enjoying a cup of tea with a friend at Bradley’s Bistro.

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“BINGO!”-Brenda Gough Activities aid, Simone Dixon, leads a game of bingo on Tacky Tourist day at Arrowsmith Lodge.

“Restocking!”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Helena fills the shelves at the B.C. Liquor Store Wembley Mall.

“Young Sculptor”- Candace Wu Little Kesler Widdershoven pieces together a sandcastle on Parksville Beach at low-tide.

The McMillan Arts Centre is pleased to be exhibiting photos from a “Day in the Life” for the month of September in our gallery.

Please drop by for a visit 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Opening reception: Friday, September 5th from 7pm - 9pm Free to the public and light refreshments will be served.

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“Building a Strong Foundation”- Brenda Gough

This construction crew was pouring a cement pad for a new home on Stanford.

“Buy and Sell”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds

“Muchas Gracias” - Lissa Alexander Sheila Aviles and her daughter Eva work the counter at La Vida Vegan, a favourite local spot before it closed down in July.

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“Open Mic at Pacific Brimm” - Randy Hall Dave Marco, belting out the tunes during open mic at Pacific Brimm.

“Dressing Up Downtown”

- Craig Carmichael City workers, Aimee Hursley and David Ross, beautify the downtown with hanging baskets.

“Lovely Lashes”-Lissa Alexander Aurua Vanderwal touches up Barb Steele’s eyelashes at Natural Synergy Day Spa.

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“Biker’s Rest Stop”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds

At the end of Sanderson Road.

“Enjoying a Round” - John Harding The Ference family from Saskatchewan (Mom Chantelle, Dad Ryan, young Lydia and baby Scarlett) enjoyed a round at one of the city’s iconic tourism draws, Paradise Adventure Mini Golf and RV Park.

“Local Jewellery” - Craig Carmichael Corri Drummond demonstrating different styles of locally-made jewellery at the Tigh-Na-Mara Gift Shop.

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“Fragile”- Brenda Gough John Pimlott deglazing an aluminum window at Our Glass Shop.

“Strike”- Candace Wu Pat Sampson bowls a few frames at Sunset Lanes before closing up for the day.

“Last Call” - Candace Wu Bar staff at the Rod and Gun mix up cocktails on a busy Friday night at the city’s main venue.

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