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Residents up in arms Neighbours don’t want facility in River’s Edge JOHN HARDING

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River’s Edge residents reacted swiftly to news a medical marijuana production company wants to set up shop near their homes in Nanoose Bay. Amber Leppard lives on River’s Edge Drive about one kilometre from where she believes Wildflower Marijuana Inc. is proposing to build a 68,000 square foot production facility on ALR land that was formerly Paradise Acres Ranch. Leppard e-mailed a letter detailing her concerns to Health Canada on Wednesday and called The NEWS after the story broke in the Thursday edition.

“The first we heard of this was just a few days ago,” said Leppard. “We have a lot of really upset people here right now.”

A neighbourhood gathering about the issue is scheduled for tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. at the corner of Kaye Road and Rascal Lane.

“It wouldn’t matter if they were growing tomatoes,” she said.

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QUALICUM BEACH

Mayor brands survey ‘bogus’ JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

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Signs of progress melted away over the weekend as talks broke down between the B.C. Teacher’s Federation and the provincial government. School will not start this week.

Meanwhile, people across District 69 and the province were waiting to see when the school year will start, scheduled for Sept. 2 provincially (today) and Thursday, Sept. 4 in this district, due to the school reconfigurations. (Watch www.pqbnews.com for the latest news.)

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Denyse Widdifield says she isn’t surprised by the results of a recent survey that suggests 67 per cent of Qualicum Beach residents agree a proposed development at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort is good for the community.

Widdifield said she has been knocking on a lot of doors and talking to a lot of people since she announced last month she is running for mayor.

“I’m not surprised by the results of the survey because I believe most people in Qualicum Beach, especially this silent majority we keep hearing about, really can see that we are in dire need of creating a good economic base that

will bring families and tourism back to Qualicum Beach,” said Widdifield, suggesting the town has seen the loss of just under 200 hotel rooms in the last 20 years. “Whether it’s Pheasant Glen or any other development, we need this type of proposal on the table and we need to look at it.”

Mayor Teunis Westbroek, the only other declared candidate for the Nov. 15 mayoral race in Qualicum Beach, called it a “bogus survey with loaded questions.”

I think its very unfortunate they (the people who paid for the survey) didn’t own up to it when we had a council meeting on Aug. 11,” said Westbroek. “They were in the gallery. That would have avoided a lot of controversy.”

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NDP selects candidate for new riding

Ronna-Rae Leonard, a three term Courtenay councillor, is seeking the NDP nomination in the new federal riding of Courtenay-Alberni, she announced Friday in a news release.

“Representing this riding is a natural fit,” she said in the release.

“My husband and I have lived here since 1990 and raised our two children here.”

Courtenay, along with Cumberland and the southern Comox Valley, will be a part of the new riding for the 2015 federal election, which also includes Parksville Qualicum Beach. Leonard ran in the 2011 federal election as the NDP candidate in Vancouver Island North but lost to Conservative incumbent John Duncan, who is the Conservative candidate for this new riding.

Following the 2011 federal election, Leonard was elected as a Courtenay councillor for LEONARD a third term.

“I am grateful for the support I have received,” she said about her time as a councillor. “It’s been a great privilege to serve the citizens of Courtenay at city hall for the last nine years. It tells me that the progressive voice here is strong.”

Leonard said she plans to complete her term as Councillor.

The release states Leonard’s background is diverse and she has experience working as an environmental researcher, educator and project manager.

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SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

Kershaw calls it quits AUREN RUVINSKY

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At least two of the current District 69 school board trustees will not be running again in the Nov. 15 election.

“I’ve decided not to seek another term,” chair Lynette Kershaw told The NEWS. She cited family reasons, and said “the four year term is daunting and I have to put time into my own family fishing business.”

“I like to do things 150 per cent, I’ve enjoyed my time and learnt a whole lot, but it’s time to move on,” she said of the steep learning curve she faced, especially being elected by the rest of the board as chair for what was her first term.

“Not withstanding the the current labour situation I think this board and district are poised for some good things.”

She said she hopes they “are able to attract good, level headed people,” to the next board to continue the work they have been doing and encourages anyone considering running to stop in to their casual Sept. 25 information session, 7 p.m. in the PCTC Forum, where board and city council meetings are held.

She said that while it wouldn’t have stopped her from running, it would have been good to have a better understanding of the time commitment and board procedures before the last election.

During last Tuesday’s school board meeting trustee Ross Milligan also announced he would

not run again. Citing personal reasons he said “I’ve enjoyed the process… I would have liked to continue on but I can’t.”

The two trustees where part of the Oceanside Communities for Quality Education group formed to fight the proposed closure of Kwalikum Secondary School in late 2010.

Four members from that group were elected to the five person board in Nov. 2011, including Barry Kurland, who has said he will run again, and Julie Austin, who has been out of town and hasn’t declared her intentions.

The board faced tough issues, closing four elementary schools at the end of last year due to declining enrolment and funding.

Milligan said that on his way out he would like to push for an increase in trustee remuneration to help attract candidates.

While sitting boards cannot increase their own pay, at their last meeting before the summer they voted to increase the board renumeration budget by 39 per cent to have it available if they decide on an increase from $9,720 a year to the provincial average of $13,500. The chair’s renumeration would go up to $16,500.

The fifth current board member, Eve Flynn has declared her intention to run again. She has served 12 years, including time as board chair.

The nomination period to run for the board is open Sep. 30 to Oct. 10. Information and the required paperwork are available at the school board office in Parksville.

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“It’s going to be a large, commercial opera- a news release Thursday, directing people to tion in a rural residential area.” send their comments and concerns to other Neither the Regional District of Nanaimo or agencies.

Wildflower CEO William MacLean indicated “Residents are extremely concerned about a specific piece of land that would be the site this licence application and as an elected ofof the operation, but Leppard said “it’s quite ficial and a member of this community I symobvious” it’s the former Paradise Acres Ranch, pathize and I understand those concerns,” said a 125-acre property with a three-bedroom, RDN Chair Joe Stanhope. “I encourage anyone four-bathroom, 4,077 square-foot home at the with questions or concerns about this licence end of Paradise Place, which connects to Kaye application to contact Health Canada to let Road, the major artery for most of the neigh- them know.” bourhood that’s known locally as River’s Edge.

The RDN also said that since the facility is The ranch lands are part of the proposed to be located on ALR Residents are ALR, were listed recently for land, and the Ministry of Ag$2.9 million and have been extremely concerned about riculture and the Agricultural this licence application sold for an unknown price.

Land Commission permit the and as an elected official Kaye Road runs roughly production of medical mariand a member of this parallel to the Englishman Rivhuana as a farm use on ALR community I sympathize er, behind the weigh scales on land, the RDN cannot prohiband I understand those the Island Highway. it the production of medical concerns “We moved out there bemarihuana on ALR land.

JOE STANHOPE cause it’s quiet, peaceful and The RDN also said its has beautiful,” said resident Sunot received any development zanne Lowe. applications related to the proOne estimate suggested there are 120 homes posed facility and is unable to disclose specific in the area, many of them on 2.5 acres, ranging location information. If a licence is granted by in price from $700,000 - $2 million.

Health Canada for the production of medical Leppard said her concerns about the pro- marihuana, the issuance of RDN building perduction facility include water availability, in- mits will be required in relation to new struccreased traffic, noise and the possible effect on tures or for the renovation of existing structures. property values.

However, the RDN said the issuance of building Even if the new facility draws from its own permits cannot legally require public process well “it will affect our aquifer” in River’s Edge, and building-permit issuance cannot legally said Leppard. require information to address any potential “And if this heavy, industrial, commercial aquifer impacts. The RDN also said discharge enterprise (is allowed to operate here), proper- of waste from farm operations is regulated by ty values are going to decrease,” she said. “There the Province through the Agricultural Waste are multi-million-dollar homes in this area.”

Control Regulation under the Environmental Other residents called The NEWS with simi- Management Act. lar concerns.

The RDN also supplied a list of contact “If it was tomatoes, I don’t think there would information. For Health Canada, call 1-866be a crime element,” said another River’s Edge 337-7705. Wildflower contact information Drive resident, Lois Moroz. She acknowledged can be found at www.wildflower.ca. The medical marijuana production facilities are Ministry of Transportation and Infrastrucmandated to have security, but she said she ture’s Vancouver Island district office can be believes people will try to break into the facility reached at 250-751-3246. Questions regardand steal marijuana, bringing a criminal ele- ing waste can be directed to the Ministry of ment to their neighbourhood.

Environment’s Vancouver Island regional ofThe Regional District of Nanaimo issued fice, 250-751-3100.

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TEACHERS’ STRIKE

Parents backing BCTF’s demands Unscientific online poll also reveals parents split on back-to-work legislation AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

District 69 parents who responded to a recent online poll are firmly behind class size limits, which is one of the main sticking points in the ongoing B.C. teacher’s strike.

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) president Kelly Wray reports that 341 people answered its recent online poll, meant to give her a sense of local parents’ concerns, which she took to a provincial DPAC meeting Aug. 16.

She said she was impressed with the turn out, and while she admits it’s far from comprehensive, she does feel it is a telling sample.

While the number of parents in the district is unknown, there are about 4,500 students, if there were that many parents, the unscientific poll would have a margin of error of about five per cent.

Eighty-six percent of respondents said they agree with the Supreme Court decision that teachers have the right to bargain class size and composition.

Eighty-three per cent also agreed that “a firm number of students per class is important to the success of your child’s education,” and 83 per cent also said yes to the question, “Is a firm number, maximum three, students requiring extra support, ie., students with an I.E.P., per classroom, important to the positive learning outcomes for your child?”

Given three options on who is best to determine class size and composition, 62 per cent said the class teacher, 30 per cent said the local school administration and nine per cent said the school board.

Seventy-five per cent of respondents said their child doesn’t receive sufficient one-to-one time from their teacher, 60 per cent said the strike continuing into September would cause financial hardship, and 68 per cent didn’t like the government’s offer of $40 a day to parents of students under 13.

On whether the government should legislate teachers back to work, repondents were fairly closley split, with 56 per cent saying no.

The results are available at https://www.surveymonkey.net/results/SM-D2Q66CB8/.

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Parksville Beach has been nominated for a contest looking for the best places in Canada.

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Parksville Beach may be officially deemed paradise if it wins a nation-wide contest seeking the greatest place in Canada.

The sandy, expansive beach has recently been nominated for the Canadian Institute of Planners’ awards, which has three categories: public places, neighbourhoods and streets.

Parksville Beach is in the public places category. Mayor Chris Burger said it’s no surprise the beautiful oceanfront was put forward as a candidate for one of the best places in the country.

“The waterfront is the jewel in the crown of this community,” said Burger. “We’re so fortunate to have such a beautiful place that is such a great destination for so many people.”

In 1923, the Parksville Women’s Institute fund-

raised money to purchase 39 acres of waterfront land. This area became the Community Park which was run by the Community Park Society for 40 years before being turned over to the City in 1963.

Parksville Beach is best known for hosting the annual five-week beach festival, which includes the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition. This year, the festival welcomed more than 90,000 visitors.

The beach also boasts a one acre wheelchair accessible playground and water park, both of which are funded by the Parksville Lions Club. Moreover, the park includes amenities such as sports fields, beach volleyball sandpits, a skate park, tennis courts, a lacrosse box, curling rink, outdoor gym equipment, picnic shelters and an arboretum.

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

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Regional District of Nanaimo director Julian Fell will seek re-election in the Coombs/Errington area this fall.

Fell made the announcement Wednesday morning in an e-mail.

“After consultation with community members and with my family I have decided to stand for re-election this November,” he said in the e-mail. “There are about a dozen on-going issues and projects to keep on track and my community contacts and groups have told me that now is not the time to step aside.”

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few years to “train” an area director.

“There are complex procedures, conventions and rules to learn,” he said.

“One must become familiar with dozens of bylaws, provincial statutes and local and provincial government functions.”

Fell said he believes once a director is “trained” he or she becomes “far more effective in the role as a community representative.”

Fell won the 2011 municipal election with 33.4 per cent of votes (354 votes), just ahead of candidate (and alternate director) Leanne Salter, who received 29.2 per cent of votes.

In mid-August, RDN chair Joe Stanhope confirmed he would run for re-elec-

tion this fall, defending his position representing French Creek, which he’s held since 1996.

Meanwhile director George Holme, who represents Nanoose Bay, told The NEWS he would be stepping down after 29 years on the board.

The only candidate left undecided in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area is director Bill Veenhof, who represents Deep Bay/Bowser.

The RDN board is comprised of 17 members, including representatives directly elected in seven rural areas: Nanoose Bay, French Creek, Coombs/Errington, Deep Bay/Bowser, Cedar, Gabriola and Pleasant Valley. The remaining 10 members are ap-

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The RDN is British Columbia’s fifth most populous regional district, of 28 throughout the province, and home to more than 140,000 people.

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Two local clubs among the recipients Ravensong Aquatic Club and Oceanside Youth Football are two of the community organizations in Nanaimo and Parksville getting a share of $312,860 from the B.C. government, Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell announced last week.

“I know many families who enjoy the programs and services offered by these sports and arts organizations,” Stilwell said. “These groups are vital to our community, and I’m happy that we are able to support them with these grants.”

The Ravensong Aquatic Club of Parksville Qualicum Beach will receive $15,300 to help with its swimming program, while the Oceanside Youth Football Association will get $9,500.

In Nanaimo, nine groups are receiving gaming grants — the Harbour City Football Club is getting $98,900.

The provincial government says the Community Gaming Grant Program allows non-profit organizations to apply for provincial gaming revenues from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Gaming grants are also awarded in the categories of Public Safety, Arts and Culture, Environment and Human and Social Services.

In the 2012/13 fiscal year, the provincial government says it distributed a total of $135 million in gaming grants for eligible community programs and services.

Organizations interested in applying for Community Gaming Grants can find full application information at pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming.

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These stones are magic Grand opening is set for Sept. 7

A new area at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre is giving the public one more reason to visit.

A public grand opening of the Magical Field of Stones is taking place Sept. 7 from noon to 4 p.m.

The new area at the back of the grounds features a number of stone sculptures, a new gazebo, and a

rock cave for the kids to enjoy.

There are also bird feeders in the area and on Sept. 7 there will be live music from 1 to 3 p.m. by the Boney Finger Band. The ribbon cutting will take place at 2 p.m.

Admission is by donation.

The centre is located at 1240 Leffler Rd. For more information visit www.niwra.org or call 250248-8534.

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Westbroek also said Pheasant Glen needs to present more detail on its proposal to the town.

“I understand that they want to test the waters,” said the mayor. “No one is saying we don’t want it. We are saying show us the complete application and go through the process.”

The survey was commissioned by the Dutton family, which owns Pheasant Glen. They want to build 100 vacation homes, 60 resort cabins, a clubhouse and pavilion. The survey was conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner from Aug. 6-10 and gathered 303 responses, according to a news release issued by Craig Dutton on Thursday.

Dutton said the survey is accurate to within 5.7 percentage points, plus or minus, 19 times out of 20.

“We did this survey because we wanted to know what the real people, the average Qualicum Beach resident, thinks of our proposal to build residential and resort housing and other amenities at Pheasant Glen” Dutton said in the news release. “The real people are telling us, and any one else who really listens, that they want a real plan to grow to the Official Community Plan

population of 12,000 with controlled growth and economic activity. We agree, our plan is to build fewer than 200 homes and resort cabins over the next three-seven years.”

The survey questions did not begin and end with the Pheasant Glen proposal. Here are some other results, as supplied in the news release by Dutton.

We did this survey because we wanted to know what the real people, the average Qualicum Beach resident, thinks of our proposal . . .

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• 81 per cent agree Qualicum Beach needs to attract more families to maintain a vibrant community.

• 79 per cent agree that Qualicum Beach needs controlled growth to maintain its quality of life and service.

• 73 per cent agree that Qualicum Beach needs a real plan to reach its OCP (Official Community Plan) size of 12,000 over the next 10-15 years.

• 71 per cent say: “Addressing community priorities in a timely manner

with flexibility in planning during community changes” is more important to them while 25 per cent say “A lengthy public process with extensive public input is more important.”

• 61 per cent believe Qualicum Beach council listens too much to the complainers and not enough to the average resident.

• 60 per cent believe amendments to the Official Community Plan should take less than 12 months while 34 per cent believe it should take as long as it takes.

On its website, New York City-based Greenberg Quinlan Rosner says it is “one of the world’s premier research and strategic consulting firms. We specialize in political polling and campaign strategy, helping political candidates, parties, advocacy groups, and ballot initiatives succeed across the United States and around the globe.”

According to its website, Greenberg Quinlan Rosner’s client list has included Microsoft, Boeing, the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Cubs. The company says it employs nearly 70 research professionals and has offices in Washington, D.C., New York, N.Y., Buenos Aires, Argentina and London, England.

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With teachers back on the picket line after a summer break, there are various activities planned this week.

There are calls on Facebook and an e-mail to The NEWS about a student walk in Sept. 4 at Kwalikum Secondary.

“Whether or not classes are in session, students will be going to school, and if the doors are locked and there’s no one to teach us, then we’ll stand outside with our signs and protest,” Danielle Heron reported by e-mail.

“Anyone is welcome whether you’re

a student, teacher, parent or just a regular citizen wanting to contribute” she said of the event, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If the strike continues they are also planning a mass e-mail event on Sept.

12.

Other rallies taking shape include one at a location to be determined by District 69 parents and students 9 a.m.

Sept. 2 and a provincial one outside the premier’s Vancouver cabinet offices Sept. 5.

As this story is written Aug. 29, talks

were scheduled for Saturday with the full BCTF and government bargaining teams. Talks were not otherwise taking place in recent weeks.

Veteran mediator Vince Ready, who had only been “monitoring the situation,” called the meeting and asked the parties not to comment publicly.

On Aug. 28, Education Minister Peter Fassbender proposed a two-week break from strikes or lockouts to allow school to start while negotiations continue.

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ant to get in on the very latest ness. That’s why we text and drive.” nightlife trend?

“People are willing to risk taking a life and Here’s what to do: first ruining their own. They don’t want to be alone find a good book, preferably for a second because it’s so hard.” a thick one, and then wait for Louis is right. A team at the University of my call. One evening soon you will receive in- Virginia recently conducted an experiment on structions to take your book and proceed to a 700 people. well-appointed club room well off the main The concept was simple: put individuals in drag. a room by themselves with no access to tabWhen you arrive you will be lets, cellphones, PC’s or Macs. directed to an easy chair with Leave them with only their good lighting. Don’t look for waitbrains for company. After a while ers. There is no food or beverage bring them out and ask them how service. There is no talking. Most By Arthur Black they feel. especially there is no access to soBad, it turns out. Very, very bad. cial media.

A majority said they found it ‘very For the next three hours you unpleasant’ to be alone with their and the people around you will thoughts even for 15 minutes. not text; neither will you tweet, In one experiment, 64 percent check your e-mail or play Angry of men and 15 percent of womBirds. en began administering electric You will simply read your shocks to themselves, (an option books. they’d been given, even though no After three hours the embargo one asked for it). is lifted. Participants are free to Turned out a majority preinteract the old-fashioned way — These Silent Reading ferred physical pain to, you know, eye contact, smiles, a hand on the Parties are springing thinking. forearm, words coming out of the up all over... attendIt didn’t matter if the experees appreciate being iments were conducted in the mouth — that sort of thing. urged to get out of These Silent Reading Parties sterile confines of a laboratory or their homes to read in the comfort of the participants’ are springing up all over. According to a report in The New homes.

ARTHUR BLACK Yorker magazine, attendees apIt didn’t help if the subjects preciate being urged to get out were given topics to ‘think about’ of their homes to read, and they such as summer vacations, sports are grateful for the peer pressure events or what they looked for in that keeps them from covertly peeking at their a partner. iPhones and Androids.

Timothy Wilson, the psychology professor It’s not easy. Of all the fallout from new so- who ran the experiments concluded: “they cial media, one of the least examined is atten- just didn’t like being in their own heads.” tion fragmentation. More and more we seem My mom, bless her, used to admonish her to fear being alone — even for seconds. Does kids to ‘use your brains.’ this explain the suicidal insanity of texting “Your brain is a muscle” she’d say. “If you while driving? don’t use it, it shrivels away.”

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by Black Press Ltd. #4 - 154 Middleton Ave. Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H2 250-248-4341

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ay what you like about polling, it does provide fodder for discussion.

A recent poll commissioned by the owners of Pheasant Glen Golf Resort indicate 67 per cent of Qualicum Beach residents agree the resort’s expansion plans will be good for the community. The poll was conducted by phone Aug. 5-10 by a New York Citybased company that has counted heavy hitters of industry and politics among its clients. The poll gathered 303 responses — an impressive sample size for a town like Qualicum Beach — and is considered accurate 5.7 percentage points plus or minus, 19 times out of 20.

Pheasant Glen did a similar survey in February of 2011 which indicated 68 per cent of Qualicum Beach residents supported zoning changes to allow for expansion of the resort, albeit a different plan that’s in front of town council now. That survey was completed by Strategic Communications, polled 359 people and as considered accurate to five percentage points, plus or minus, 19 times out of 20.

This kind of polling is not cheap. And these polls were conducted by firms with good reputations, companies that aren’t going to endanger future business with much bigger clients by doing anything nefarious with a little Qualicum Beach survey.

Some people say the only poll that counts is on election day. Fair enough. The most recent election we have to reference is the May 2013 provincial election. Qualicum Beach voters overwhelmingly chose a candidate from a free-enterprise party — the B.C. Liberal Party — over the NDP candidate, 52 per cent to 35 per cent.

The Conservative Party candidate won the riding that includes Qualicum Beach in the federal election of 2011 with more votes than the NDP and Liberal candidates combined.

It’s dicey to link party-driven provincial or federal politics to municipal elections, but there are just too many indicators here to ignore when the professional surveys of both 2011 and 2014 are included.

There’s a question some candidates should be pressed to answer in Qualicum Beach during this municipal election. For the candidates who are in opposition to growth or don’t believe the town’s declining population requires positive steps toward the OCP’s stated maximum buildout of 12,000 people, the question is this: Who do you represent?

— Editorial by John Harding

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THANKS FOR THE GENEROUS SUPPORT In my almost 20 years working on the radio, from CHPQ in 1995 through the changes at CKCI and then to the Beach 88.5 FM and on to the Lounge 99.9, I have been witness to and helped with many worthwhile fundraising initiatives which Oceanside residents responded to with great generosity.

In May, I was diagnosed with cancer of the bone marrow. I was barely able to walk across the room without two canes or a four wheel walker. Doing the morning show on the Lounge 99.9 was impossible, forcing me on to short-term disability.

When word spread of my illness, suddenly I found myself on the receiving end of the incredible Oceanside generosity. People began making donations towards my medical expenses. The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce began a 75-25 draw, and the Old School House collected donations at two of their Tuesday afternoon Jazz sessions.

I work at a job where I get paid to talk.

The outpouring of support, from prayer to monetary, along with the words of encouragement leave me overwhelmed and speechless. Appreciation overflows. I am strengthened and empowered. Thanks to the medical treatment at the Royal Jubilee in Victoria as well as NRGH in Nanaimo, I am once again mobile and feeling better everyday. So much so, that this past Tuesday I was able to return to the Lounge morning show at 99.9. I feel the love in so many ways.

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I am horrified about the state of children’s education in B.C. I am the mother of two boys, 13 and 16. I do not support the BCTF and I do not support the government. I am trying to support my children. I trusted that if I gave my kids to the school system, it would educate them. I was wrong.

I want $40/day each for my kids. At $40, I would be able to afford $14,320 per school calendar. I would get some like-minded parents together, hire a teacher and pool our money (10 kids would be $71,600), and pay the teacher well. Oh wait, that is private education?

Public school used to prepare us for the world, good and bad. If you did not get the work done you failed. The goal was moving on to other learning, if you could not meet the goal you were held back to ensure you would. The burden has been now put on the parents to ensure/guide/enforce the kid’s education.

I see this year as being worse. With the schools not opening on time, the burden of education will be at home to catch up. We are paying more and more for less. I should not have to advocate for my kids to have a basic education. I should not have to come home from my job and do theirs.

I do not have time to fight on my behalf of my kids, I wish I did. I work 40 hours a week, take care of my family and home. I do not have benefits or a pension plan.

I work for less than half of what the teachers and government gets paid. If I don’t work, I don’t get paid. That is the real world for most of us.

Pay me a day’s wage, and I will mediate this my way. I have plenty of experience with sandbox antics.

DIANA GEIGER Parksville

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LAURA HESSE

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JACKIE HUNT

Qualicum Beach

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The 100th anniversary of the Qualicum Beach E & N Train Station was a wonderful event showcasing the need for the rail bed to be repaired to get the E & N up and running — sharing space with a sports trail.

If gas, oil and electric vehicles were serious concerns for environmentalists, they would limit their own use of such vehicles and support the railway on Vancouver Island as a viable alternative means of transport. They would support railways which with better security, supervision, mechanical regulations and higher maintenance of the railways tracks, can transport freight and passengers far more safely than is possible on highways.

Yes, the E & N passenger service was shut down — due to safety — because of poorly maintained track infrastructure. That happened before there was a disaster.

It’s not the same with highway transport.

The Malahat highway has never been permanently closed down due to its commonly claimed “dangerous” condition. This in spite of highway “disasters” that have taken place over the years.

As a senior who has no car — and many seniors lose their licences — and yet pay taxes which fund “transportation”, I look forward to seeing more of my “transportation” dollars directed to rail transportation with upgraded tracks, rail cars which accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, bicycles and useful scheduling.

The 100th anniversary of the Qualicum Beach Train Station was well organized and well-attended event showcasing the need for renewal of the E & N Railway. I attended with a group from Victoria.

Members of Island Corridor Foundation board deserve great credit for tireless work and patience in restoring rail passenger ser-

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Get it while it’s hot - local brand feels the heat Vancouver Island Hot Sauce Company uses fresh ingredients LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Karita puts hot sauce on her eggs every morning, Eben on the other hand likes to add hot sauce to his dinner.

Regardless of the difference in their hot sauce styles, the couple are both on the same page when it comes to making flavourful hot sauce from local products.

“The main thing for me is finding fresh produce, because I think that’s the key to awesome flavour,” said Eben Sedun, who started Vancouver Island Hot Sauce Company — based in Qualicum Beach — in May with his wife Karita.

Eben was born in Winnipeg but grew up in Adelaide, Australia. He moved to Canmore, Alberta in 2008.

After growing up in Ontario, Karita also made her way to Canmore and after falling in love, the couple spent five years in Canmore before deciding the town saw “too much winter” according to Karita.

Always a fan of hot sauces, Eben starting experimenting Eben and Karita Sedun started Vancouver Island Hot Sauce Company this year in Qualicum Beach. with making his own in Canmore, as he was familiar with ple decided to make the move couple if she could buy shares in sauce has a yam-base with hints sauce-making from years in the to Qualicum Beach earlier this the company. of lime and rosemary and uses food industry. year.

The two hot Scotch bonnet peppers.

When the couple got marThe first sauces Eben Breath of Humbaba is a mildThe main thing for me ried last year, they gave mini hot bottle of hot and Karita sell er sauce which includes a cedar is finding fresh sauces called “Red Hot Monog- sauce was sold are called Owl’s tincture made from the cedar produce, because I think that’s the key to amy” as wedding favours. at the QualScreech and trees in Eben and Karita’s backawesome flavour “All the wedding guests were icum Beach Breath of Hum- yard. In Mesopotamian mytholEBUN SEDUN like ‘guys, this is really good, you Farmers Marbaba. The hot- ogy, Humbaba was the giant should sell it,’”laughed Karita. ket in May and ter sauce, Owl’s guardian of the cedar forest, “And I said ‘no, no, no that’s today VancouScreech, was said to have the breath of fire. crazy,’ and then I thought may- ver Island Hot Sauce has quite named after a camping trip on That sauce has cilantro, lime be...” the following. In fact while be- the Island, where the couple and lemongrass notes and uses Much of Eben’s family is from ing interviewed for this article heard a loud and terrible sound jalapeno peppers. Both sauces Vancouver Island so the cou- a customer jokingly asked the made by an owl first hand. The have a nice kick, but won’t ruin

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“Not too many sauces out there have a lot of flavour and don’t burn your mouth off,” he said.

The sauces cost $8 a bottle and are also available as a duo in a handmade cedar gift box for $20.

Find the Vancouver Island Hot Sauce Co. at the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market or contact Eben and Karita through their website www.vancouverislandhotsauce.com.

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Since it first made a splash on the Internet in July, the campaign has raised more than $94 million, compared to $2.7 million during the same time period last year according to the ALS Association.

The challenge is simple: either donate $100 to ALS or douse yourself with a bucket of ice, film or photograph the event, post it online and contribute to both charity and saturating the internet with #ALSicebucketchallenge.

If you complete the challenge you only have to donate $10 and after you’ve completed the challenge you are to nominate three other people to do the same, who are each given 24 hours to accept or decline.

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in exchange for the opportunity to douse any of the participants with ice. They will be in front of the McDonald’s from noon to 1 p.m.

“The key point (of the fundraiser) is that it’s a unique opportunity for people on an individual basis to make a difference,” said Lindsay, who has already completed one ice bucket challenge. “The awareness throughout the world is phenomenal — we’ve all been affected (by ALS) directly or indirectly.”

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category, is Hamilton Robb.

Robb is a deputy sheriff in Arizona In January of 1888 a fierce and dead- who tires of packing a gun and living in ly storm that would come to be known the desert. He packs up and heads to at the Children’s Blizzard charged in the foothills of Colorado to become a from the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, rancher. After five years he finds himengulfing a number of states south to self in the middle of the storm, and Colorado, and as far east as New York. then things start to heat up.

The tragic story is at the heart of lo“The second storm that hit him cal author Reg Quist’s new book called was the beautiful daughter of a Texas Hamilton Robb. rancher that moved into the country— The book is loosely based on that and all the ins and out of romance.” historical event, it offers insight into Quist said that while the traditional the lives of pioneer farmers and ranch- “shoot ‘em up” Western novels porers, and it’s topped off trays the gun fighter with a healthy dose of winning the West, that It killed a whole lot of romance. isn’t historically true. people and thousands of Quist said the storm The truth is the cattle—about 235 people caught his attention hard working pioneer died depending on whose doing the counting farmers and ranchers and his imagination. and about 180 of them “It killed a whole lot won the West, both in were children. of people and thouCanada and the UnitREG QUIST sands of cattle—about ed States, he said.

235 people died deQuist lived in the pending on whose dofoothills of Alberta for ing the counting and about 180 of them years and both sets of his grandparents were children—those children were were pioneer ranchers and farmers, sent home from school to try and beat he said, so he can closely relate to the the storm, well of course they didn’t ranching side of the story. make it.”

Hamilton Robb is self-published Besides the devastating toll on lives, under Quist’s label, Jinglepot Books. the storm also changed the cattle in- People can order his new book or his dustry, Quist said, as farmers were try- previous novel, Mac’s Way on his webing to get by without hay crops at the site www.regquist.com. time, and instead of letting their cattle Another book Quist wrote called graze throughout the year, the storm Mister Lister Comes Home is also availput an end to that. able on the website, which is a series of The main character in the book, short vignettes about life when Quist which falls in the Family Western was a child growing up in the ‘40s. reporter@pqbnews.com

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Connecting with music and friends in Lighthouse Country LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

A new choir is starting up in Lighthouse Country for all adults in the area who love to sing.

“We’re really excited to be spreading more music around our communities, as well as helping others “find” their voice,” said co-director of the choir, Megan Keene.

Keene and co-director Sharon Tomczyk are starting up the choir, after a successful year directing Sound Connection, a choir in Coombs at the Soundgarden.

Keene said many of their members in that choir had little to no experience and thoroughly enjoyed themselves with the music and also finding new friendships.

Vocalists in the choir will receive instruction and guidance on vocal technique,

harmony and improvisational singing.

The Qualicum Bay Sound Connection Choir will meet Tuesday nights at the Lighthouse Community Centre, starting Sept. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. The choir will sing contemporary and popular music from the ‘60s to today, including many uplifting numbers and international songs. Only an eagerness to learn is required. The choir runs six weeks and costs $60. Pre-registration is required. Visit www.esteemvocals. com to register.

Registration is also open for the Sound Connection choir in Coombs. This choir runs Thursday nights at the Soundgarden starting Sept. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. Six sessions cost $60, preregister at www.thesoundgarden.org.

Call Megan at 250-228-2467 for more information.

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Local author hosting a creative writing class at the McMillan Arts Centre A 10-week creative writing course at the McMillan Arts Centre is meant to get budding writers on the road to authorship.

Award-winning novelist Rachael Preston is hosting the creative writing course beginning Sept. 11.

Whether it’s family history writers are looking to set to paper, getting started on a murder mystery or looking for help developing characters and improving writing skills, this course will cover it.

The course aims to help develop writing skills in a supportive atmosphere, allow participants to experiment with different forms of creative writing, and improve critical awareness of writing.

Get ready for writing exercises that will stimulate the imagination, group discussions and instructor feedback to help develop ideas, and more specific exercises to familiarize participants with the building blocks of creative writing.

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A local fundraiser aims to bring education, nutrition and more to those in need A golf tournament that will benefit the children of Chukumuk, Guatemala is taking place at Pheasant Glen Golf Course Sept. 11.

Aldea Maya was founded by a local woman, Louise Sosa, who was formerly a teacher in the area.

The registered charity works in Guatemala year round on a number of projects including building and staffing a middle school (Chukumuk Basico) educating on gardening and nutrition, distributing water filters, building homes and much more.

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2222 Fox Run Place in Fairwinds • Breath taking ocean views • Incredible privacy and fantastic location • Sprawling 4 bed/4 bath, 4,477 sq.ft rancher • Self-contained suite

$895,000

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$949,000

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BOW HORN BAY FIRE DEPT ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Sept 7 11 AM to 3 PM 220 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay Free Fun for the whole family!

Children’s activities include the JUNIOR FIRE FIGHTING CHALLENGE & the FLAMING BOATS. Cool prizes & draws.

Free Hamburgers & Hot Dogs.

CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or visit us online: www.canadabenefit.ca.

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PV BOTTLE & Recycling Depot requires immediately a f/t 5-ton driver who is physically fit, self-motivated & hard working. A clean driving record, Class 5 driver’s licence & recent exp. driving a large truck are mandatory. The right individual will be able to move heavy pallets safely & be familiar with using a pallet jack.

Position pays $14/hr. Apply with resume in person to 611A Alberni Hwy, Parksville, BC

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA Oceanside Branch is having their AGM on Sept 24 at 6:30pm at Quality Resort Bayside. Everyone welcome.

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NAVY LEAGUE Cadet Registration for 9-12 yr olds at 116425 Stanford Ave E. from 6:30pm on Thursday, Sept 4.

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SEA CADET Registration for 12-18 year olds at 116-425 Stanford Ave E. from 6:30pm on Wednesday, Sep 3. For info call 250-248-2677

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Mary Joan Gates, Deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Charles Cormack Christopher Gates, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at #1-699 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C on or before October 10, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

LEGALS

RE: THE ESTATE OF MARY JOAN GATES, Deceased, formerly of 650 Berwick Road North, Qualicum Beach, B.C.

CHARLES CORMACK CHRISTOPHER GATES Executor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

RE: THE ESTATE OF ANNIE ROBINA PATERSON HILLSDEN, Deceased, formerly of #353-650 Berwick Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Annie Robina Paterson Hillsden, Deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Eric George Hillsden, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at P.O. Box 138, Qualicum Beach, B.C V9K 1S7 on or before October 3, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

ERIC GEORGE HILLSDEN Executor

DEATHS

DEATHS

Gregory Eric Planer December 24th 1964 - August 24th, 2014 Greg was locally known as a gentle mannered, pony-tailed window cleaner who was comfortable on ladders.  His first 7 years were spent in the Calgary area followed by another 7 years spent in Australia on the Gold Coast.  He returned to Canada at 15 to live in Prince George.  At 20 he required a serious back operation for damage caused in early childhood.  He overcame the surgeon’s prediction of a wheelchair at 40 by being so physical with We Do Windows.

He lived in Prince George and Slave Lake from age 15 to 26, then moved to Vancouver Island.  He met Shelley, his life partner at 26 in 1990.  Together they started We Do Windows, working very hard to create today’s 23 yr. old successful business.  Greg quietly watched Shelley try new things, sometimes participating in them once being assured nothing bad would arise.  One of these adventures led him to the Oneness Blessing in 2011.

The cumulative affects of blessings inexorably changed him from a cautious introvert to a man who could see into the hearts of others. Â His gift for gentle advice, his kindness and steadiness will be sorely missed by all those who benefitted from his sage words.

Greg passed gently and peacefully at home holding Shelley’s hand. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Child Haven International or Memorial Society of BC. Celebration of Life • September 4th, 1:00 4:00 p.m.

Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Errington, BC

NOTICE TO CREDITORS for April Rosemary Jean Temple, Deceased, formerly of 1031 Tara Crescent, Parksville, BC. Particulars of any claims should be sent to Jeffrey Temple and April McQueen, CoExecutors of the estate, c/o Clapp & Company, Barristers & Solicitors, at 4599 Chatterton Way, Victoria, BC V8X 4Y7, on or before October 9, 2014.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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PERSONALS MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851

LOST AND FOUND FOUND. Prescrition glasses, Qualicum beach. Black metal.

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in Parksville is seeking a keen individual to join our team as Finance Administrator: Operations We offer a desirable working environment with excellent remuneration and benefits. See a complete description of duties and application procedures as posted on our website:

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EXPERIENCE IS an asset We offer free recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

JOYCE DOREEN WEEKS (nee Pilbeam)

Born September 29, 1926 (Winnipeg) Died August 17, 2014 (Parksville) Our beautiful, feisty, loving, amazing Joyce has left our lives but not our hearts, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She will be sadly missed but happily remembered for the wonderful mother, wife, grandmother and greatgrandmother that she was. Joyce is survived by loving husband Cliff, her children Pat, Penny (John), Bryan (Nancy) and Dawna, her granddaughter Karly and partner Mike, her great grandchildren Hunter and Roland, her grandchildren Sage (and great grandchild Chloe) and Jeremy, her son-in-law Steve and daughter-in-law Wendy and their children (who loved Joyce as a grandmother) Meghan, Jacquie, Laura, Connor and Britt.

She is also survived by an amazing group of friends from far and wide, including those from the Toronto area where she lived until 1991, those from her many years of curling, playing golf and bridge, and those from the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club, the Qualicum Curling Club and the Parksville Curling Club. Joyce was a founding member of the Parksville Curling Club and was a high level curling coach, having coached the Ontario junior mens team to the Canadian finals. In recognition of Joyce’s dedication to curling and supporting that sport in her community, Joyce was awarded the Sport BC Community Support Hero Award in 2004.

She will be greatly missed by all, but especially by Cliff and by Marjorie Blumfald whose exemplary tender and loving care eased her difficult last weeks. A special thanks from Joyce’s family to all of the Parksville Home and Community Support “angels� who supported us throughout.

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

BUSY LIQUOR Agency store looking for permanent P/T clerk, 3 shifts/wk, minimum wage to start; increase after training. Apply in person to Meadowood Store at 1221 Meadowood Way, Qualicum Beach, Attention Chris.

The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • • • • •

Boom Boat Operator 980 Dryland Sort Operators Heavy Duty Mechanics Camp Cooks (Red Seal Chef an asset) Camp Bull cooks Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca

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RENTALS

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

GARDENING

PAINTING

APARTMENT/CONDO

OFFICE/RETAIL

A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Liven up your space with a splash of colour! Spring is here book your projects now to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured.

Call Dave, 250-240-2310.

CENTRALLY LOCATED 1 bdrm senior housing suite in Hustwick Place. Approx. 500 sq.ft. w/storage closet & balcony. Large bathroom w/walk-in shower. Ocean & mountain views. No vehicle parking, but scooter storage avail. in bldg.

N/S, N/P. Avail. Sept. 1st. $915/mo. Call 250-248-9154.

OFFICE SPACE, Downtown Qualicum.

Bright, professional. Ground floor, includes shared reception. Busy location. $450. + gst. includes utils.

Avail. now. Call (250)248-6440 for more info & to view.

BUYDENS Computer Services Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay

Call Kevin 250-240-7372

M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting.

Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp.

Quality Guar. 250-228-5204.

School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5

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WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR:

The Sharp Design Landscaping Group- Call 250.248.3835

JIM’S MOWING. Yard clean-ups mowing, pruning, odd jobs, rubbish removal, aeration, hedges, fertilizing, gutters. 310-5467

ON-CALL PLUMBERS For more details about this job opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website at sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered.

TRADES, TECHNICAL EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced Buncher, Skidder Operator & Processor Operator.

Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780488-3002; or email resume to: jobs@commandequipment.com EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced Mulcher Operators.

Seasonal work in Fort McMurray and area. Camp work.

Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Work to commence the last week of September approximately.

Fax 780-488-3002; or email: jobs@commandequipment.com

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO FOR PLEASURE Teacher Strike Special In studio (Parksville) or in home lessons (Nanaimo and Parksville) Piano, Voice & Theory.

Ragtime, Rock, Easy listening, Classical, etc.

Ages 4 - 99.

(250) 951-2069

ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783 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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certified tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call

BEAUTIFUL, loyal 2 year old staffie mix rescue dog Natalia needs a home. Call Lyda Vallee from the Forgotten Dogs of the 5th Ward Project in Houston to find out more about Natalia and others in need.

713-416-2118. $495 USD includes transport to Canada. Local references available.

Scott @ 250-821-1994.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

DRYWALL

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

HOME REPAIRS

RESPITE CARE available peaceful setting, Parksville.

Skilled caregiver 24 hours.

One day to one month stays.

For more info. call Anne Duggan 250-594-3350.

CARE HOME REPAIR Experienced carpentry & painting. No GST! Senior’s Discount Call George @ 250-594-4407

MEDICAL HEALTH

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

KIM’S PROFESSIONAL Mobile foot care nurse. Serving Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach.

(250)752-7554, (250)741-6970

PA R K S V I L L E - Q U A L I C U M Home Watch Home WalkThroughs while You are Away Licensed, Insured, References Gordon Wilson 250-248-1116; Cell:250-927-3871 wilsongc@telus.net $15. per visit; add-on services available

Moving? Need cleaning after long summer & guests? Reliable mother/daughter team. $22/hr/person. 250-951-0344.

Designs * Upgrades

Water features.

Complete Lawn and Property Maintenance.

Certified Landscaper Call Shayne (250)228-6696

bluestonelandscape@hotmail.com

TREE SERVICES

SALES ASSOCIATE

FOOD PRODUCTS

QUALICUM BEACHFRONT 1 bdrm suite, fully furnished.

NS/NP. Avail now for winter months. All inclusive, $850.

250-757-8682, 250-752-9252.

JING JING ORIENTAL MARKET

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Philippine & other Asian foods You-serve yogurt Full line of old time candy.

Imported Gifts 1343 Alberni Hwy, Unit #1 Opening Friday Sept. 12th (250)240-4672

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660.

1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE KILL BED bugs & their eggs!

Buy Harris bed bug killer complete treatment program or kit.

Available: Hardware Stores, buy online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting.

Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

Parksville

Are you passionate about customer service?

Our Parksville store needs you!

Competitive wages, opportunities for career advancement, value oriented culture Send your resume and references to hr@Ă„elds.ca or drop them off at the store (102 East Island Hwy)

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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.

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Call 250 248-9322

QUALICUM- 1 bdrm apt w/ocean view, parking at the door. $700/mo inclds heat, lights, water. Available now.

Call 250-752-3333.

Sales & Service.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME CARE SUPPORT

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-951-4625.

2 bdrm, main floor 2 bdrm, third floor.

Clean, quiet, secure, on bus route.

Heat/ hot water included. $900./mo. N/S, N/P.

PARKSVILLE- 55+ Independent Living in Emerald Estates. 1 bdrm spacious, bright condo. Patio, homemaker & laundry included. Meals optional. NS/NP. $1100./mo + utils. Call 250-248-9249.

APPLIANCES

Taping/ Texturing/ Painting.

Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service.

Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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• Blue & Multi Driveway Chips • Construction Aggregates • Top Soil • Bark Mulch • Lawn Sand • Compost • River Rock Trucks for Hire • Pick-up or Delivery LICENSED DISPOSAL SITE FOR

Yard, Garden & Wood Waste FREE SCRAP METAL DROP OFF INCLUDING APPLIANCES

911 Church Rd., Parksville Tel: 250-248-3693 Cell: 250-616-3876 Monday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm

Tree Services

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WILSON ENTERPRISES THE TREE PEOPLE

Tree Services

Hi-Rigger TREE SERVICE

ISA Certified Arborists Tree Trimming Tree Removal Clean-up Arborists Reports

250-752-4655

752-6154

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Free Estimates.

Insured.

Serving our area since 1972.

1-800-818-0840

WANTED TO RENT WANTED TWO bdrm home, renovations specialist relocating. Will renovate your vacant home in exchange for tenancy.

Call Julias 250-240-8755.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

QUALICUM: 2 bdrm duplex, 1 bath, 5 appl’s, walking distance to town. N/S. $900+ util’s. Oct. 1st. (250)752-4458.

HOMES FOR RENT ERRINGTON. 3-BDRM upper floor on over 5 acres. 1.5 baths, F/S, W/D. Avail Sept.

1st. $975./mo Please call (250)748-2719 or (250)5103949 or text (250)510-9442.

PARKSVILLE 1100 sq ft., 3 bdrm, w/large shop & fenced yard. Walking distance to town. n/s, small dog OK. $1125/mo. 250-248-9237

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

‘14 PUMA by Palomino 5th Wheel 25.3’ pop out nook.

Used only twice. $25,900. Call Martin 250-954-3448.

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1ST OCT: Downtown Parksville, 2 bdrm upper in 4-plex.

Inclds Hydro, shared laundry.

Ref’s req’d. NS/NP. $875. Call (250)752-3425.

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MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes.

Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Parksville- 4bdrm, 2 storey, 2 bath family home includes inlaw suite. Close to all schools & Wembley Mall. Fenced back yard. Pets neg. w/pet deposit. $1650/mo. Avail. Sept 1 or 15.

Call 250-954-7231.

FREE ESTIMATES

TREE SERVICE

STORAGE

QUALICUM BEACH2 bdrms. Available September to June 30. $650+ utils. Call (250)752-6164.

Call Pauline

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING PATIO home in Qualicum The Cedars 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom $1150/month Available immediately. Contact Merril 250-331-9647

COTTAGES

SERVICE DIRECTORY Landscaping

SECURE YOUR Spacious RV pad on a nature park-like property near Parksville. $440./mo inclds utils. (250)927-5623.

BEAUTIFUL room for beauty or health professional shared reception area, centrally located in town, hydro included $400. 250-248-2229

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

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VIJHL HOCKEY

Generals lose first pre-season tilt Exhibition season is underway leading to the regular season home opener Sept. 6 T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

With two exhibition games in the books, the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals are that much closer to kicking off their 2014-15 season.

The Generals played host to the Nanaimo Buccaneers last Wednesday evening, which saw a great crowd come out for their first glimpse at the potential team.

The Gens ended up on the losing end of a 5–2 score in front of the hometown fans.

Two days later, it was back at it for the Gens on Friday night as they travelled to Nanaimo to once again do battle with the Buccaneers, looking to split the home and home games (score not available at press time Friday).

Wednesday’s action marked the first official game behind the Gens bench for head coach Jason Johns, who was opposite his former team.

Happy to get the first one under his belt, Johns was very positive following the game and liked a lot of what he saw from his team.

“We had a great crowd out there, it’s nice to see that the community’s interested in what we’ve got on the ice,” Johns said. “I thought we played pretty good,

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Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals goalie James Brendland makes a fantastic save on a one-timer attempt against the Nanaimo Buccaneers last Wednesday.

we controlled the play a lot in the game and if we can capitalize on our chances,

we’ll look pretty good.”

There were some different faces on the

ice in Friday’s tilt between the two teams; Johns and the coaching staff are hoping to see as much as they can between the remaining exhibition games.

“We’re going to have some fresh bodies in the lineup,” Johns said. “It’s a real good chance for a lot of kids to get their feet wet at the Junior B level and we’re looking forward to seeing what they can do out there.”

Wednesday’s game marked the first of many for quite a few new faces looking to make the team, including U.S. born David Anderson, PJ Heger and Keanu Gallegos.

Anderson, a goaltender from Santa Clarita, California, spent a good amount of time between the pipes and was headed down to the Cowichan Valley Capitals junior A camp last weekend.

Heger, from Traverse City, Michigan, and Gallegos, from Colorado, were both pretty excited to be suiting up in a new city, (See more below).

The Gens now have two games left in exhibition play before they kick off their regular season on the road against the Nanaimo Buccaneers.

The regular season home opener goes Sept. 6 against the Campbell River Storm.

Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. with pre–game festivities an hour before the game.

VIJHL HOCKEY

New Generals settling in to Vancouver Island life T YSON TAYLOR

sports@pqbnews.com

Two new faces, two different styles of game. That’s what the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals are looking forward to seeing from PJ Heger and Keanu Gallegos this season.

Heger, who hails from Michigan, has found a lot of similar qualities in Parksville to his hometown of Traverse City, Michigan. For Gallegos, the differences between his large, suburban upbringing in Colorado make Parksville look like a tiny little town in the

middle of nowhere.

“It’s a big difference, for sure,” Gallegos said. “Growing up in such a large place and then coming here, it’s a big change. I like it here so far though. I’m living in Nanoose Bay and I’ve only been here for about 12 days, but I really like it.”

Both are on their first foray into Junior B hockey and have noticed a few adjustments, not only in the style of game, but little things like a visor on their helmets can be a big change for two players who’ve never donned a visor before this season.

“It’s a big change, having the visor instead of the cage,” Heger said. “It’s our first season without the cage so it’s been a bit of an adjustment so far. You can definitely see the game a lot better and it feels more free compared to the cage.”

And both are excited to be hitting the ice in a new city.

“I liked it a lot, it was a great atmosphere on the ice,” Heger said. “It’s a different kind of game out there, I’m used to playing against guys that are slower so it’s a good change.”

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QB CURLING

B.C. curling coming Qualicum and District club will host the provincial mixed curling championships T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

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Newcomer PJ Heger looks to unload a shot as the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals took on the Nanaimo Buccaneers last Wednesday at Oceanside Place.

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For Gallegos, who broke his wrist in the offseason, he was just excited to step out on to the ice and play hockey.

“I’ve been waiting, it was good to finally get going,” Gallegos said. “I couldn’t wait to start playing hockey again in some meaningful games, so it was good.”

Heger, who arrived a little over a week ago, has settled in nicely and has been enjoying his time away from the rink as well. Discovering some of the local fishing in the area, Heger, who had 52 points in 70 games last season, is enjoying his new surroundings.

“The first game was great, it was a great atmosphere to play in,” Heger said.

“It’s nice to see such a big crowd come out for an exhibition game and hopefully that will continue.”

Travelling away from home to play hockey in a foreign land can be a daunting enough task, but throw in all the other

changes too, like long distance conversations and time changes back home, there are a few things to adjust to not only on the ice, but off the ice as well.

“One of the things I noticed was coming off the ferry on to the Island,” Gallegos said. “I completely forgot about the change to kilometers from miles per hour, so it was a little weird when I was passing people on the highway. Eventually I figured it out but it’s just one of those things you have to get used to, being in a new place.”

Heger and Gallegos bring different styles to the Gens. Heger is more of a goal scoring player while Gallegos brings the much needed grit and physical game. Both players are excited about the change in scenery and excited to show what they can do at the junior B level.

“It’s just exciting to be able to play hockey, and to do it in such a nice place,” Heger said.

The Qualicum and District Curling Club will host the top mixed curlers in the province in 2016 when the AMJ Campbell B.C. Mixed Curling Championship heads to town.

The event will run in March, 2016 and will be an eight-team triple knockout competition with a page playoff.

Eileen Leachman, a board member with the Qualicum club, said, “Having hosted provincial senior ladies, mixed and masters events in recent years, we are excited about having the 2016 AMJ Campbell

Denis Cordick, vice president of marketing at AMJ Campbell, said the company is proud to be the title sponsor.

“We look forward to another tremendous event,” he said. “AMJ is the official moving company for Curl B.C., the Canadian Curling Association Season of Champions, the Grand Slam Series and the Canadian Olympic Team.”

The Qualicum and District Curling Club was formed in 1964. The club on Memorial Avenue has four sheets of ice and a comfortable lounge and seating area with a sound system and bar facilities.

JUNIOR SPORTS

Minor hockey registration T YSON TAYLOR

sports@pqbnews.com

Hockey season is here once again and Oceanside Place has already been busy.

Rep tryouts are being held for the Oceanside Minor Hockey Association and with the league starting up soon, it’s time to step back out on the ice for a lot of players.

Women’s hockey has also been on the rise, leading to the Oceanside Women’s Hockey League being formed for the first time this year. Women new to hockey or

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B.C. Mixed Curling Championship at Qualicum and District Curling Club.”

She said the curlers will have a great time on the Island. “We have great ice, wonderful hospitality, a beautiful beach and great shops and restaurants.”

Mixed curling is played with teams of four, two men and two women, competing in 10-end games. The winning B.C. team will head to the 2016 Canadian Mixed Curling Championships at a location not yet announced.

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who do not want to travel to play are encouraged to join this all-abilities league.

The league needs two teams to run, if more women register a third team will be added and games will be played two nights a week. Weekly games are scheduled for Tuesdays, starting September 23, from 7:45 to 9:15 pm.

CARHA personal insurance is added to the registration fee of $182 for 11 games. Register with RDN recreation and parks at 250-248-3252, stop by Oceanside Place or online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association

is Hosting a FREE Field Lacrosse Come Out & Try Session.

Wednesday September 3, 2014 BUCCANEERS from 6:30 - 8:00pm at Winchelsea School Field.

Registration for this event will take place from 6:00 till 7:00pm.

Please Join Us For An Exciting Chance To Try Field Lacrosse Open to all boys and girls 8 to 16 years of age regardless of experience. Groups will be formed according to age and broken off to learn some basic skills and strategies of the sport. Please bring your own sticks, gloves, helmets and water. Some extra gear may be available for those that have none.

Any questions regarding this event please email: vp2@oceansidelacrosse.com

2014/15 FIELD LACROSSE SEASON Registrations for the 2014/15 Field Lacrosse Season will be accepted at this session as well as being available online and at the Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association Billboard located at Oceanside Place Arena.

For more information and any questions regarding registrations for the 2014/15 Field Lacrosse Season please email: reg@oceansidelacrosse.com

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The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, September 2, 2014

STUFF2DOTHIS MONTH The new FREE place to list your groups and activities of any kind!

Published Monthly. Send your submissions to events@pqbnews.com or drop them off at The PQ News office, #4-154 Middleton, Parksville

EveryFriday

EveryMonday

EveryTuesday

COOMBS COUNTRY OPERA

ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE

TUESDAY BIRD WALKS

7-10pm, Coombs Rodeo Grnds. 3rd/Fri/mo.

Sept. - June. Local musicians invited to take the stage. Interested in performing? Terry, 250-248-6075. www.chrco.org

12pm, Mondays (except holidays), Quality Resort Bayside

ROTARY CLUB OF QUALICUM BEACH 6:15pm, Mondays (except holidays) Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd West.

OCEANSIDE STROKE RECOVERY

11am-1:30pm. St. Columba Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. Bring lunch. 250586-6766. www.strokerecoverybc.ca

OCEANSIDE FLOOR CURLERS

MUSIC TRIVIA

7-10pm, Shady Rest Pub. Great Prizes.

3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

BRADLEY CENTRE LUNCHEONS

MEDITATION FOR EVERYONE 7-8pm, Mondays, Sept 15-Oct 27, Penny’s Yoga, 684 Phillips St., Parksville. 1st Class FREE, then $15 Drop in. 250-240-3569. yoga@shaw.ca, pennysyoga.com

PARKSVILLE LYME SUPPORT GROUP

1:30pm, 2nd/Sat/mo, Parksville Pharmasave in the meeting room. Info: PQBLyme@gmail.com

ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET

CARPET BOWLING OPEN HOUSE

10am-1pm, Errington Community Park. Celebrating 41years. www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca

1-3pm, QB Civic Center. Mon & Wed: Sept 22nd & 24th. every Mon & Wed at 12:45pm, starting Sept 29th to Wed Dec 17th. Starts again on Mon Jan 5th 2015 Maggie: 250-752-1156.

LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm. Live Local Bands. Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

OCEANSIDE FLOOR CURLERS

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET 8:30am-12:30pm, Veteran’s Way & Memorial. www.qbfarmersmarket.com

QB LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFASTS 8:30-11:30am, QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way. Pancake Breakfast every Sat. to Sept. 27th.

SMART RECOVERY 10-11:30am, meet/ SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info/assistance re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Ray Deller, 250-714-9703 or smartrecovery@shaw.ca

EverySunday

1pm, Arrowsmith Hall, Ford Rd, Coombs. $10 annual fee, $2 curling fee for 2 games held on Mon/Wed/Friday/mo. Start date Sept.

15th. New members welcome, no sweeping.

Tillie Murray 250-586-8323

MOUNT ARROWSMITH PIPE BAND

6:30pm, Arbutus Grove Church, 170 W Hirst, PV. All pipers & drummers welcome. Will teach new members. Mel, 250-752-7810.

QBEACH FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB

6:45-10pm, QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way (back door). Knowledge of Bridge required.

Lori Pross 250-752-0196

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS AFTERNOON DANCE

PARKSVILLE PROBUS CLUB

2:30 p.m., Rotary House, corner Beach & Fern in Qualicum Beach, 1st/Sun/mo. Starts Sept.

7th. All ages, $2.50, 250-586-3743.

8:30am, 3rd/Mon/mo. Quality Bayside Resort. Eric Krogh - Beyond Climate Change, parksvilleprobus.ca. Dave 250-752-4204.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST & GARAGE SALE

ARBUTUS CLUB TOASTMASTERS

7-9pm (except holidays). PV Community Centre, 132 Jensen Ave. All welcome!

Contact Kristin for more info 248-1926 or visit arbutus.toastmastersclubs.org

8:30-11:30am, 3rd/Sun/mo. 975 Shearme Rd./Bradley Centre. $6/$2 annual. Gunter, 250-248-2336, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

QUAKERS MEET

11am, 2nd/Sun/mo, at Bethlehem Retreat Ctre, 2371 Arbot Rd Nanaimo. 250-754-0774.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

7-10pm, The Shady Rest, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

QUALICUM BEACH GARDEN CLUB 7-9:30pm. 2nd/Tues/mo (except Aug. & Dec.) QBeach Civic Centre, 740 Jones St.

9:45am/doors, 10:15am/meeting, 2nd/Tues/ mo, St. Stephen’s Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. qbnewcomers.org

QB ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT 1:30-3pm, 3rd/Tues/mo. Community Room, The Gardens. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833

7pm, 1st & 3rd Tues/mo., 241 Moilliet, 250-248-5806/250-248-9392

PV ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

1:30-3pm, 1st/Tues/mo. Caregivers & Support Group, Stanford Place, 250 Craig Street, Parksville. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833

OS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT 7-9pm, 1st/Tues/mo., at The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, QBeach. Free, family & friends welcome. Court Brooker, 250-7527489, brook@shaw.ca

YOGA FOR ALL AGES

Kathy Murphy 250-594-0285 www. kathleenyoga777.ca kathleen.murphy777@ gmail.com Jaya Studio, 420 Trio Lane, QB

QB LAWN BOWLING CLUB

665 Jones St. New members welcome. qualicumbowling@gmail.com.

QUALICUM BEACH PROBUS CLUB 9am,1st Tues/mo. St. Stephen’s Church Hall.

PQ LINUX/ANDROID USERS GROUP

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

ZUMBA

5:30-6:30pm/ Tues., 975 Shearme Road, Coombs. 250-713-3817, Brittany@ greenhouse-marketing.ca

QUALICUM BEACH & AREA NEWCOMER’S CLUB

2nd/Tues/mo, St. Stephen’s Hall, 150 Village Way, QB. 9:45am/doors, 10:15am/meeting. qbnewcomers.org

EveryWednesday ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE AM 7am, Wednesdays, The Beach Club Resort

ASBC MID-ISLAND GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

10am-noon., 2nd Wed/mo. Family Resource Association, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. www.nanaimoautism.org, 250-714-0801

THE TERRY FOX RUN - Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Walk, ride or run 3.3km, 5km or

10km, Sunday, Sept 14, to support cancer research. Register 9am, run starts 10am. Register & pledge online at www.terryfox.org. recparks@rdn.bc.ca, 250-248-3252.

ACTIVE AGING WEEK IN PARKSVILLE - Sept. 22-28. rdn.bc.ca 250-248-3252,

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EveryWednesday TIMBERLINE DANCE

7-10pm, 146 W. Hirst, Parksville, Legion. FREE, live classic Country and Rock’n Roll music.

Members, guests & prospective members welcome. All adults welcome! Bill Wilson: 250-752-8542. laveer@shaw.ca

SINGING IN FRENCH

1:30-3:30pm, “Nous Chantons”. New members welcome/Nouveaux membres, bienvenue! Suzanne Bernard, 250-248-8714

EveryThursday OLD TIME FIDDLE DANCES

7:30-10pm, Sept. 11-Dec. 11, Rotary House, Beach & Fern, QBeach. A variety of dance styles played by the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers. $2.50/snack included. Bruce Foden, 250-586-3743, ebfoden@gmail.com

NANOOSE NATURALISTS 7pm, Nanoose Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Rd. 2nd/Thurs/mo. Outings are arranged on a regular basis. www.nanoosenaturalists.org

BELLY DANCING-QUALICUM

4:30pm & 6pm-Beginners only. Thursdays/starts Sept 11th. 250-752-3750.

PARKSVILLE NEWCOMER’S

OCEANSIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS CLUB

OS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

7-9pm., 1st/Wed/mo. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, oceansidephotographers.ca

RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS

OCEANSIDE SENIOR’S BADMINTON

Starts Sept 9th, every week. Tues/6pm/ Beginners, 7:30pm/Intermediates Thurs/4:30pm-Beginners, 6pm-Beginners.

Elaine De Rooy, 250-752-3750

RECOVERY CENTRE

7pm/doors, 7:30pm/meeting, 1st/Thurs/ mo, 132 Jensen St. Lots of parking & guest Speakers. www.parksvillenewcomers.net

QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY

BELLY DANCING QUALICUM

NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE

7-9pm, Knox United Church, Parksville. Info: 250-248-3927

7pm, 2nd & 4th/Tues/mo., 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-240-4538 1:30-3-pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Arrowsmith Activities Centre, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. $5 drop in. 50+ welcome, Stan 250-752-8760

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CHURCH CHOIR

No partner & no pre-registration. $5 Drop-in.

Beginners 12pm, EZ 1pm, Int/Adv 2pm, QBeach Community Hall. Sharon (250) 468 7478. SharonLafferty@shaw.ca

QUALICUM BAY LIONS CLUB

STUFF NOT TO MISS

recparks@rdn.bc.ca

1:30-3pm, Arrowsmith Activities Ctre, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. $5 drop in fee, held on Tues/ Thurs/mo. All players 50+. Stan Brownlee 250752-8760.

QUALICUM BEACH NEWCOMER’S

PARKSVILLE LIONS

5:30-6:45pm, 684 Phillips St. Parksville. First class FREE for locals. pennysyoga.com

OCEANSIDE SENIORS BADMINTON

7am, Tuesdays, Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd W

QUALICUM BEACH CRIBBAGE HATHA YOGA

EverySaturday

ROTARY CLUB OF QUALICUM BEACH SUNRISE

1pm, Arrowsmith Hall, Ford Rd, Coombs. $10 ann. fee, $2/2 games, Mon/Wed/Friday/mo.

Starts Sept. 15th. New members welcome, no sweeping. Tillie Murray 250-586-8323 7-9pm. QB Legion. 250-752-8178

11:45am-1:15pm, Last/Fri/mo. Bradley Ctre., 975 Shearme Rd. $6/Members $2 annual.

Gunter, 250-248-2336, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

9am, Parksville Beach Comm. Park. Neil Robins, 250-954-1928, nmrobins@telus.net http://www.thebirdstore.blogspot.ca/

EveryTuesday

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7pm, 3rd/Wed/mo. 180 Veterans Way, QB Legion. Lola Cook: 250-594-5556

EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB

7pm., 3rd/Wed/mo., QB Civic Centre. Beate Kuhn at 250-954-1768 or beatek@shaw.ca

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

7-9pm, 1st Thurs/mo. at The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, QBeach. Free, family & friends welcome. 250-752-8066 or amen@shaw.ca.

HAND SPINNERS/WEAVERS/KNITTERS 10am-2pm, Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. $2/ann. Dawn Ryan: 250-248-6575.

MACULAR DEGENERATION SUPPORT GROUP

1:30pm., Last Thur/mo. The Gardens, Wellness Rm. Qualicum Beach. Val 250-468-7556.

NANOOSE BAY LIONS

7pm, 2nd & 4th/Thurs/mo., Nanoose Place.

250-927-0518

MUSIC AT DEEZ BAR & GRILL

4-5pm, Knox United Church, Parksville. Info: 250-248-3927

7pm, 3353 Island Hwy West. Qualicum Beach. 250.752.8055, deezbarandgrill.com

9-11am/Intro meetings, 10am/Regular meetings, 2nd/4th/Wed/mo.. 250-954-3411 oess@shaw.ca

Jingle-tap your way to fun, dance & exercise.

No partner & no pre-registration. $5 EZ 5pm, Int/Adv 6pm, Nanoose Place. Sharon (250) 468 7478. SharonLafferty@shaw.ca

OS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES NANOOSE SENIORS

11:30am, 2nd/Wed/mo., join us for lunch at Nanoose Place.

GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP

10am-Noon, 2nd/Wed./mo. ASBC meeting.

Family Resource Assoc., 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. www.autismbc.ca

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

6-9pm, Jazz, Blues & Contemporary Music, Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Island Hwy, QB

RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS

PARKSVILLE FARMERS MARKET

5-8pm, 1245 East Is. Hwy, Parksville, Parksville Museum & Archives Arbutus Events, 250-937-0999. olsen_megan@yahoo.ca.

Support local produce, meats, products, crafts, & services. Shop & take in a little history.

Ending Sept 26th.

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