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Regional district director Julian Fell says the “international motives” of David Suzuki’s Blue Dot initiative “could compromise Canada’s sovereignty over its own resources.” Fell, who represents Coombs/Errington, urged fellow Regional District of Nanaimo directors at Tuesday evening’s regular meeting not to support a national campaign to enshrine the right to a healthy environment in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Blue Dot movement was brought to the RDN in May by Nanaimo-Ladysmith Green Party candidate Paul Manly, one of many individuals in Canada calling upon local governments to pass municipal declarations respecting peoples’ right to live in a healthy environment. It would see people have the right to live in a healthy environment including: the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, consume safe food, access nature, know about pollutants released into the local environment and participate in decisionmaking that will affect the environment. But Fell called the movement “flawed. I suspect this proposal was put together by a group of people sipping merlot in a hot tub,” he said. “This motion is a knee jerk response to what sounds like a pretty good idea… upon considered review it is flawed and has serious, in my opinion, potential consequences… until the floor is fixed it should not be approved.” According to Fell, “as an international right, anyone on the planet could demand access to, and a share of, Canada’s water and I suspect California will be first in line along with Nestle.” See MOVEMENT ‘UNCLEAR’, page A6
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Pacific Prime Restaurant and Lounge in The Beach Club has made Wine Spectator’s 2015 Restaurant Awards list. The team behind the achievement is above: (back row, left to right) Arthur Wong, Ian Lane, Rick Davidson. Front row, Michel Pambrun and Dave Paul.
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An outstanding wine list — combined with knowledgeable servers — has resulted in a significant distinction for The Beach Club Resort in Parksville. The Pacific Prime Restaurant and Lounge has made the 2015 Wine
Spectator’s Wine List Award. Food and beverage director Ian Lane agreed that making the list is the equivalent of receiving an Oscar. “This is a very big deal. There are only about 600 wine spectator award winners in the entire world and the large majority of those are in the U.S. We are the only one on the Island
north of Victoria. There are three in Victoria and a couple in Vancouver but that’s about it for the province,” he pointed out. The Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards Program has been honouring the world’s best wine programs since 1981. See CHEF PLAYS BIG ROLE, page A9
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The NEWS’ special section inside today’s paper, A Day in the Life of Parksville, will also also be featured at the McMillan Arts Centre in August. Photographers who shot images for A Day in the Life of Parksville will be exhibiting a selection of their work in the Member’s Gallery from August 4-31. The opening reception for the exhibit will be Saturday, August 8 from 1–3 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. The reception is a chance to meet with the photographers while they share their stories of capturing that perfect shot while roaming the streets of Parksville on June 19. Extra copies of the section inside today’s paper will be made available at the MAC during the exhibit. Photos from the section, including many that were not published, can be found at www.facebook.com/PQBNews. — NEWS Staff
Beatles tribute band cancels Shady show
The Beatles tribute band will not be playing in Qualicum Beach this weekend, according to Rosalee Sullivan of the Shady Rest. The tribute band was set to play at The Shady on Saturday but will be replaced by another band, said Sullivan. On the stage instead will be the Don Mac Trio. They’ll play 50s rock and roll and classic rock dance tunes. For more info, visit shadyrest.ca. — NEWS Staff
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A 19-year-old man is expected to survive what police are calling “a very bad accident” outside Parksville on Sunday evening. The man remains in Victoria General Hospital, where he was airlifted from Nanaimo. Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services (CVITS) Cpl. Mike Elston explained an accident at approximately 5 p.m. sent two drivers to hospital in Nanaimo — one who was later airlifted to Victoria — while traffic was stalled for hours. “It was a significant accident,” Elston told The NEWS Tuesday afternoon. “(The driver) is lucky to have survived.” He said no passengers were involved and both vehicles sustained major damage. The incident is under police investigation. Elston said
police are currently speaking with witnesses and working with a collision deconstructionist. According to a news release issued by Oceanside RCMP, a vehicle travelling southbound on Highway 19 appeared to cross the centre lawn median one kilometre north of the Englishman River. The vehicle collided with a truck heading northbound towing a camper. Due to the impact of the collision, the truck and camper rolled over onto its roof. Both the driver of the vehicle, the 19-year-old male, and the driver of the truck, a 59-year-old Victoria male were rushed to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital by ambulance. The driver of the truck was released with minor injuries. Police said they have ruled out alcohol as a contributing factor in the collision.
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Sticker shock is a relative term, says the man behind a proposal to build 18 luxury condos a stone’s throw away from Parksville’s famous beach. The McMillan Villas project received a development permit from city council in April. On July 24, the Financial Institutions Commissions informed the developers that their disclosure statement has been filed with the B.C. Superintendent of Real Estate so they could now begin presales. As of Wednesday, the development’s website (mcmillanvillas.com) had one sale pending for a third-floor, 2,760 square foot condo (697 square feet outdoors). The price: $785,000. Jim Hilsenteger is the president of the numbered company set up for this project (0981329 B.C. Ltd). He said the 18 units — six in each of three buildings, two units to each floor — have a starting price of about $680,000. “That’s exceptionally low relative to Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria,” Hilsenteger said in a recent interview with The NEWS. “And there are million-dollar homes in the Parksville area too.” Hilsenteger said the condos will apAnd I can understand why the residents right behind peal to aging boomers. it would have concerns “Their kids have left the house and JIM HILSENTEGER they are ready to downsize,” he said, adding that he believes it’s a complaint of some people in this area that there’s not a place like McMillan Villas to experience that downsizing in a luxury setting. Hilsenteger called the Villas “an aging in place design” that fits with the concepts of the city’s official community plan for density in the downtown core. “The people who have expressed interest want to be close to downtown and the beach,” he said. “Right now, there isn’t a product for them to buy in that location.” Hilsenteger hosted a public inforWe Have Happy advertisers! Contact me today.
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mation session about the project. He, and the city, have heard from neighbours who would live beside (northwest side) of the proposed building who fear a loss of light and privacy. Right now, the property between the McMillan Arts Centre and Morison Avenue is a vacant field. “For the most part, we’ve had very supportive response from the public,” said Hilsenteger. “And I can understand why the residents right behind it would have concerns.” Parskville Coun. Sue Powell voted in favour of granting the project a development permit. She’s currently council’s liaison to both the downtown business association and the
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she said. Hilsenteger said his company has nine months to get firm financing (pre-sales) and a building permit. If all goes well, he said, construction on the first building — or all three if the units are sold — could start in the spring of 2016. He said construction of all three buildings would take about 13 months. Local enquiries should go through Jill Tuggle of Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum, (250-927-8688). City councillor Powell was asked to comment about the starting price of the units. “They’ll probably get away with it, $680,000,” she said. “But it’s not for me.”
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Members of the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce have one last chance to fill out an important survey on the organization’s future. The board of directors is considering consolidating their two office spaces, moving everything into the visitor’s centre on the beach. “It’s all about giving the best customer service to our members,” said board chair Oura Giakoumakis. She said the chamber closed its uptown Second Avenue office during the slower winter period season last year, following a national trend of chambers shrinking. “People go to the Internet to research their destination rather than showing up somewhere and then planning,” she said of a shift in the work
the visitor’s centre does, though they do still assist more than 30,000 visitors every summer. She added that while expenses are rising, membership has dropped by 23 per cent since 2005, to about 265-275 today. A news release also points out that “changes at Destination B.C. point to a future of decreased funding for visitor information centres.” It also makes sense financially, Giakoumakis said, because the chamber owns the visitor centre on the beach, but leases its downtown office from the town. The survey closes tomorrow, Friday, July 31. Members should contact the chamber immediately to have their say at www.qualicum.bc.ca, 250-752-0960, chamber@qualicum.bc.ca or visit 124 West Second Avenue.
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He said he’d like to see provisions protecting Canada’s ownership and control of Canadian sourced air, water and food. Furthermore, he called the David Suzuki Foundation, who is spearheading the movement, “a group that’s beginning to become extremist and exhibiting environmental tunnel vision… a group I wouldn’t take my leadership from.” Fell pointed out the Blue Dot movement’s “unclear, ambiguous” intentions and asked directors not to support their initiative. A resolution regarding the Blue Dot movement will be on the agenda at the 2015 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Conference in September. At that time, the RDN’s
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At an impasse, Qualicum Beach council issued a 72-hour lockout notice to staff, effective at 3 p.m. Friday, July 31. “Since negotiations started in April, the union started at two per cent per year and there hasn’t been any movement,” said Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Sailland, adding that it was council’s view that they were left with no other option. “In their decision council made it clear we should remain available for any negotiating,” he said, with everyone hoping it can be resolved before the deadline. “On Monday they brought back the exact same offer that the members rejected by 90 per cent,” said Laurence Amy, vice president of CUPE Local 401, which represents the roughly 50 union employees. “We weren’t going to bring back the same offer they just rejected.” Last Friday, union members voted to issue a strike notice as of Sunday, but the only action so far has been a ban on overtime. Amy said the employer’s move “leaves a lot of people out of work,” but that they also hope to keep negotiating. “The union issued a ‘Notice of Overtime Ban’ essentially because we have 90 days to do something with the strike vote
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Qualicum Beach town council served 72-hour lockout notice to its workers Wednesday.
and this was the least disruptive way to allow work to get done while the parties go back to bargaining,” said Local 401 president Blaine Gurrie in a letter to the editor. “Instead of bargaining, your new city manager decided to offer the workers the same thing that they had voted ‘no’ to and included an ultimatum that we had 24 hours to accept.” “In my 15 years as the union rep for the town, we have always worked out our problems amicably and fairly,” Gurrie wrote. “Apparently Qualicum wants to be a different type of place now — where there are ‘sides’ — and we hate that term because it makes us polarized and adversarial. We asked that the employees receive the same as everyone else in the surrounding communities because that’s always kept bargaining short, cheap and
fair,” he said, with Parksville employees recently accepting two per cent annual increases. “We are honestly shocked that they have taken this step,” he added. According to a council news release, “the town made genuine attempts to come to a negotiated resolution,” including mediation, increasing the offer and adding an $1,800 signing bonus, but said “the union is fixated on getting a minimum of two per cent a year as well as other concessions.” “We, as mayor and council, believe that being fair and reasonable to both citizens and employees includes consideration of the realities of the social, environmental and economic circumstances in which we live in,” says the release which is signed by all members of council.
It says that they want employees to have fair compensation, while not “burdening our citizens with excessive tax increases.” It adds that the previous collective agreement resulted in cost increases of 11.3 per cent over three years, while inflation was 3.4 per cent. The release says management was forced to issue the lockout notice in part because the strike action “creates uncertainty and disruption for our services and events,” that the seven exempt staff cannot work around. There is an essential services order in place which will maintain areas of health and safety like fire and police services and some key areas around water, the airport and cemetery. Municipal washrooms will be closed except on the beach and Veteran’s Way. The civic centre and community hall will also be closed except for existing bookings. Playing fields and trails will remain open with reduced services and the library will not be impacted. Deputy chief administrative officer John Marsh previously said the key non-essential item will be garbage collection, which the remaining management personnel will have to try and maintain. Sailland said the town will keep residents as informed as possible through their website and the media and people can call the office at 250-752-6921 if they require assistance.
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Award winners generally offer selections with France, Germany, Spain, and South Africa. superior breadth and depth from some of the Lane said prior to his arrival, Paul had a great world’s classic wine-producing regions. wine foundation in place at the restaurant and in They have also passed a rigorous inspection fact it is because of some of Paul’s connections that evaluates the overall quality of their wine they are able to obtain some special vintages. program, cellars, service, ambience and cuisine. “Dave has helped us hugely in obtaining exLane said earning the distinction took a huge clusive wines. Tightrope is a winery, for examteam effort and it is not just about having a great ple, that is very hard to find in the stores. Due to wine list. Dave’s connections, we always have a good se“That is part of it but it is also the service side. lection of Tightrope wines in house,” said Lane. We have a team of real professionals who do a He said their wine list is half B.C. and half ingreat job and enjoy doing a ternational and going forward We have started to create great job.” they will keep that balance. some stability here at The He said their talented chef “Now we offer great vintagBeach Club . . . At the end es. It is not necessarily the best Rick Davidson plays a huge role of the day it comes down to as well, making sure the wine wine but hopefully the best valthe team to execute pairings work with the food as ue.” He said they will have to remy ideas well as their special wine dinsubmit every year to maintain arthur Wong ners. their new status. He said the application pro“That is why we have oncess was lengthy and many regoing wine programs. We do quirements needed to be met. monthly wine training with all of the staff and “To win the award you have to submit what we do a winery of the month. One month it is a your training programs are… do you have the Canadian winery, one month is international. proper type of storage? How do you maintain We are going to be doing wine dinners in the fall the integrity of your wine… all those sorts of with our wineries of the month. In the winter we things.” did our $4.99 wine Wednesday promo as well,” Resort manager Arthur Wong said obtaining he said. the award is a huge honour and is part of the way He emphasized that their overall goal, bethey look at business in the long term. sides being a great place for food and wine and “Part of that strategy is investing in your team service, is to be that place outside of Victoria on to continue that long term growth. We have Vancouver Island where you can go for the comstarted to create some stability here at The Beach plete package. Club. Ian is our longest serving food and bever“You can come for dinner and have a great age manager and we are starting to see a lot of cocktail and a great glass of wine. If you don’t tenure here. Dave Paul has been here over six know what you want, our people are trained years. At the end of the day, it comes down to enough to help you with that,” said Lane. the team to execute my ideas,” said Wong. Pambrun said this is the first restaurant he Lane said they applied for the award in Jan- has been with that has achieved the Wine Specuary, but the work leading up to it started when tator Award of Excellence and he is thrilled to be he began working at the resort a year and half part of the team. ago. “I finished my wine sommelier diploma in “Arthur put that goal in my lap from the mo- Winnipeg and moved here a year ago to be ment I started. We worked for a full year to get closer to the wine industry. They already had a ourselves ready. We were lookstrong foundation, so working We have a team of real ing for a waiter with good wine here I knew was going to be a professionals who do a knowledge and we were able to great fit. This is what we were great job and enjoy doing aiming for but it has exceedget Michel Pambrun, who is bea great job yond that. He is a fully certified ed our expectations. We want ian Lane sommelier.” to be known as the place on Pambrun, who started at the Island to come and have a the restaurant in January, is a great glass of wine, served by member of The Canadian Association of Pro- knowledgeable people and friendly staff,” said fessional Sommeliers (CAPS) which is affiliated Pambrun. with the Association de la Sommellerie InterPaul, who has been at the restaurant the lonnationale (ASI), headquartered in Paris. 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t’s Christmas in July and John Duncan is playing the role of Santa Claus. Vancouver Island’s only government MP — and the whip, no less — has been busy criss-crossing the Island, doling out federal money for much-needed projects. The busiest person on the Island this month was the one co-ordinating Duncan’s schedule. Victoria in the morning to announce funds for the Island’s biggest traffic bottleneck, Mackenzie Avenue at the Trans-Canada Highway. An afternoon in Parksville or Nanaimo or Qualicum Beach to dole out dough for more projects. It’s easy to be cynical about the timing. Yes, there is a federal election on the horizon. But that attitude might not be entirely fair to Duncan. As Chief Government Whip, Duncan needs to be in Ottawa likely more than any other MP in the country. The vision of herding cats comes to mind. His window for visiting his riding and dealing with local issues is short. As the only government MP here, Duncan has also become the de facto government MP for the entire Island. Short window, large area to cover — it’s no wonder many announcements are jammed into a short time. Our cynicism, if that’s what it is, steers clear from the timing of this whirlwind cheque-distribution tour. It has more to do with what we perceive to be the paternalistic attitudes of senior governments. Rarely does any MP or MLA mention the fact the money they are handing out belongs to the people. Too many people — especially municipal politicians — fall over themselves thanking Duncan or MLAs when they arrive in town with a cheque and pose for a photo opp. An unscientific, conservative estimate would have us in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region — Nanoose Bay to Deep Bay, Whiskey Creek, Coombs, Errington, Dashwood, Meadowood and all points between — sending more than $25 million a year to Ottawa through income taxes, the GST and other sources. Do we get that back in the form of services (health transfers, infrastructure projects, etc)? Not likely. Also, there’s the one-third, one-third, one third formula (federal-provincial-municipal) that is now being used willy-nilly by the feds — some projects (Whiskey Creek) get that deal, some (Parskville’s water plant) do not. All that stated, we are pleased to see some overdue infrastructure money coming to our region. Just don’t expect us to to say thanks for giving only a portion of our money back. — Editorial by John Harding
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be bear cub sensible Putting aside the emotional aspects of the recent incident regarding the treatment of orphaned bear cubs in B.C., I believe we need to bring some common sense and science to the issue. Wouldn’t it make sense for the government to host a meeting involving its own biologists, other than experienced bear biologists, representatives from the Conservation Officer Service and licensed bear rehabbers — such as Robin Campbell of the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association — to develop a science and experience-based policy for the disposition of orphaned bear cubs? The expertise is out there, surely it is time to use it. It seems that the current government policy is either in disarray, or is unevenly applied in the province, with conservation offers’ time and other priorities driving decisions of whether to kill or save orphaned cubs. If the problem is one of overworked conservation officers with too large an area to manage the wildlife consistently, then wouldn’t it be reasonable resolution be to amend staffing levels? Perhaps that should also be on the agenda of any serious discussion of this issue. RosemaRie DavenpoRt Nanoose Bay
First class citizen I have dual citizenship, Canadian and British. I’m just hearing about Bill-C4 and I thoroughly approve. In essence, it says I’m as good as every other Canadian citizen if I do no harm to Canada and behave as an upright citizen. That is right and just. I’m a citizen, a first class citizen. There’s nothing second class about me. albeRt Davies Qualicum Beach
‘community’ agenda Recently Prince Philip, known to put his foot in his mouth, admonished a community centre manager for her overuse of the word “community.” Is he also so very tired of this word? Out of a growing irritation, my family and I have taken to counting how many times this omnipresent word is used in the media. With the first spoken “community” our
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“I suspect this proposal was put together by a group of people sipping merlot in a hot tub.” Julian Fell, see story page a1
counting starts. The record of 26 mentions comes from a local TV news excerpt. Just two minutes long about a fun run. The more local and politically-left leaning the channel, the higher the score seems to be. The monotony of the overuse of a word is not enough to get me to write about it. If it was I would probably pick up on the words “So” or “Right?” What rattles me about “community” is the hidden agenda behind its excessive advancement. An insidious agenda. When was the last time you heard words like neighbourhood, village, town, street, etc? Words that used to be common to hear and say. I believe the reason is to reinforce compliance. Community is about unity, a oneness, conformity not individualism. Coincidentally, community is also primarily pushed by those who want something from someone else for free. Community and asking for donations seem inseparable. It is almost as if the definition of the word community is: “conform or be excluded.” An insidious socialist agenda of wealth redistribution. I happily volunteer and donate as much as I can afford, but I do so for the people/ animals who need help, not some elusive construct called “community.” It is no small coincidence that community is just a two letter difference from communism. Society allows for individualism while encouraging social integration and self betterment. Community discriminates against the non-conformer. ChRistopheR WalDen Errington
market dogs We have attended every Qualicum Beach Saturday morning market for the past 10 years with our dogs (past and present) and have yet to see a dog fight. What we have seen, though, are hundreds of people getting great joy out of interacting with each other and their dogs — especially the elderly and infirm whose faces light up at the opportunity to pet and talk to a new canine friend. If only we had a dollar for every time we heard someone say: “You’ve made my day, thank you.” But, all good things must end. Just when we thought we had a strong liberal, progressive radical on town council, Neil Horner, with his instigation of the ban on dogs at the
Qualicum Beach market, has revealed his true self: just another reactionary. There is a well-posted sign at the entrance to the market stating that all dogs must be kept on a short leash. If this rule is enforced, there is not much possibility for a dog fight. However, like the backyard fire ban in Qualicum Beach, it only takes one complaint for council to put an end to everyone’s enjoyment. But, we have to admit that last week we actually did see someone get a bit tangled in a leash. And you know what happened? They laughed. Maybe that should be the next thing to get banned in Qualicum Beach. FeRn anD lauRenCe Wayman Qualicum Beach
beach dogs I — like letter writer Maeva Lowen (The NEWS, July 16) — am thoroughly confused about what has led to this latest restriction related to dogs on the beach. While I am not a big fan of the restrictions in the spring related to the Brant geese, I none the less accept and honour these restrictions. These latest restrictions have caught myself and other people I talk to totally off guard and would like some more information with regard to what has led to this. Was it precipitated by individual complaints of unruly dogs? Was it a town, regional district or provincial initiative? Seeing that it is a provincial sign posted at the beach, is this part of some obscure provincial legislation? Who exactly do we contact to voice our thoughts on this issue? Most importantly, what was the consultation process prior to enacting this? You will notice that I simply refer to this issue as “this” as in the lack of any other information it is all I can refer to it as. I like to think of myself of being relatively well informed about the goings on of our community and this has totally caught me off guard. One of the things that makes our community truly unique is the dog-friendly approach we have historically taken. If we are going to veer from this approach let’s make sure it is based on some kind sound rational. What is going on? Glen Riley Qualicum Beach See LETTERS, page A13 & 15
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I was reading a recent front-page article in The NEWS (‘Searchers Kept Busy’) regarding the different search and rescue calls that previous weekend including the car that went into Cameron Lake. The article states that “the female driver, the lone occupant of the vehicle, got out on her own” when in fact my nephew Wesley Klassen and two other young men (from England) dove into the waters to help retrieve the young women yelling at her to open the window and unbuckle her seatbelt so they could get her out. It was my nephew who went under water and reached into the vehicle to extract her and pull her to safety. He and his wife Heather were at the scene attending to the lady until medics arrived. Somehow, this information was not related to your paper from the authorities. My nephew and his wife and the two young men should be commended for their immediate reaction, fast thinking and bravery in a situation like this. It is these kinds of acts that make us thankful to be alive. And I’m sure that woman would want to express her thanks, too. Trisha WarkenTine Morden, Manitoba
Golf course wAter This is a letter of information to your paper about the watering practices at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course. There have been letters about watering restrictions in the area and a recent ad feature by “Diamond Jim” regarding the lush green grass of our golf course. This prompted the board of directors of the course to inform your readers about our water source. Memorial Golf Course has Beach Creek meandering through it. This is a wonderful resource for the golf course having never run dry for at least the last 30 years. The creek empties into a large pond before continuing its way to the ocean. This pond is the source of water for the golf course. When irrigating the course overnight, the water in the pond drops down. However it soon recharges to full capacity and by mid-morning the creek continues to overflow the pond on its way to the ocean. Town water is available to the golf course and can be used when exceptional circumstances arise such as when the pond needs to
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Plenty of wAter I am in complete agreement with Mike Battams’ recent letter (‘Water is Flexible’) stating that we have an abundance of water in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. Here are a few verifiable facts worth considering. In Canada, the average water consumption is approximately 325 litres per day per person. This equates to roughly 2.7 million cubic metres of water per year for Parksville and Qualicum Beach based on a population of about 23,000. This sounds like a tremendous amount of water, but if you put it into perspective, the average annual flow in French Creek alone is in the order of 73 million cubic metres. This is hard to believe when it looks almost dry right now but the annual flow is as high as stated. In other words, if we were to store a small percentage of the water flowing into the sea (and therefore wasted from a human consumption perspective) we could supply all our current needs without even looking at the flow from Englishman or Qualicum rivers. The demand for water from local aquifers would also be drastically reduced. Having a reservoir or small lake at the lower reaches of French Creek is all that is needed. This lake would need to be in the order of 60 feet deep and 1,400 feet in diameter. Located immediately adjacent to French Creek it would be filled by a spillway when the creek is running high in the winter months. Fish habitat would not be endangered as French Creek would continue to flow as mother nature intended and a wetlands area could also be encouraged. All it takes is a little bit of creative thinking and our water problems would be solved, and we could be leading the way for other communities to do likewise. edWard a. MoTT Parksville See LETTERS, page A15
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TOWN TIDINGS Open Letter from Mayor and Council of Qualicum Beach The Town of Qualicum Beach has been in union contract negotiations with its union local, CUPE local 401, since April 2015. The Town has made genuine attempts to come to a negotiated resolution on a new contract; including the use of mediation and the revision of the negotiation team’s mandate, both increasing the financial offer and adding a signing bonus. Unfortunately, the union is fixated on getting a minimum of 2% a year as well as other concessions. We presented a last and final offer to both the bargaining committee and the employees of the Town. This offer included an 8% wage increase over 5 years and a $1800.00 signing bonus. We, as Council, saw this offer as a fair and reasonable. The offer was rejected. We, as Mayor and Council, believe that being fair and reasonable to both citizens and employees includes consideration of the realities of the social, environmental and economic circumstances we live in. We value our employees and want them to have fair compensation as well as safe and productive work environments. We also appreciate the significance of not burdening our citizens with excessive tax increases and emphasize that we cannot sustain giving increases to employees that continue to exceed inflation. The latest Collective Agreement with the union resulted in a cost increase of 11.2% over a three (3) year period as compared to a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 3.4%. This approach is not sustainable. The Town would prefer to have a collective agreement that aligns with CPI; however, the union has not supported this approach. Management salaries and Council stipends are based on CPI. On July 23rd, 2015 the Town of Qualicum Beach received strike notice which has, in turn, become strike action. The strike action creates uncertainty and disruption for our services and events. With only 7 exempt staff we are simply not in a position to operate with the added disruption and uncertainty of unpredictable strike action. Council wishes to find resolve as quickly as possible however, given our assessment of the current situation, Council has decided to issue 72 hours lockout notice to the employees of the Town of Qualicum Beach. Lockout will be effective July 31, 2015 at 3:00 pm, nevertheless, we have also directed our negotiation team to remain available both prior to a lockout taking place and after (if required) in order to continue our work towards a negotiated contract. This impasse will eventually be resolved. In the meantime, we ask for your patience and understanding as we do the best we can to provide you with the municipal services we have all come to expect and are able to afford. Council has provided the bargaining committee with a financial mandate which in our view provides employees with a fair settlement while also looking after the interest of our citizens. We are proud of our community and appreciate the direction we have received in the last election to govern this municipality transparently, accountably, and responsibly. The Town of Qualicum Beach website will be updated regularly to keep the public informed of service disruptions that may occur due to any job action. Please visit www.qualicumbeach.com If you require assistance, please call 250.752.6921 (Municipal Office).
Sustainable Water Levels in Town The Town of Qualicum Beach is supplied from two groundwater well fields. Groundwater levels are currently at seasonal norms and thus do not warrant stage 3 or 4 water bans for our residents. The Town operates the well fields in a sustainable manner, resting one (the Berwick Field) all winter so that it is fully recharged and capable of providing water to supply summer demands. The Berwick Field shows the last decade of steady recovery owing to our seasonal resting and sustainable use The other well field is in the delta of the Little Qualicum River and extracts groundwater just before it flows to the sea. Flows in the Little Qualicum River are maintained by Fisheries & Oceans Canada from storage in Cameron Lake. The Town’s water restrictions are intended to address the following: • eliminate outdoor water use when it would be wasteful because of evaporation losses • minimize stress on the water system by separating the in house domestic demand from the outside water use • spread demand over a 24 hour period to ensure that reservoirs can maintain maximum storage levels for firefighting pressures and emergency water supply The summer to date has been unseasonably hot and dry and these conditions are expected to persist. Residents are reminded that excessive water use has a compounding effect on their utility bills as higher rates apply as total consumption increases. Sprinkling of lawns and gardens will only be permitted between the hours of 7:00pm and 7:00am daily. Residents are encouraged to use efficient irrigation practices and not water every day. Outdoor water uses such as lawn sprinkling, vehicle washing, driveway washing, or power washing should be minimized. Hand watering is permitted at any time.
Service Disruptions due to Qualicum Beach Job Action Info on Town’s website to keep residents updated Due to the impasse in negotiations between CUPE Local 401 and the Town of Qualicum Beach, a labour disruption is scheduled to begin at 3pm, Friday, July 31. The job disruption will significantly impact municipal operations. Management staff will be working to ensure public safety and provide the best services possible under the circumstances. The following services are not provided by the Town of Qualicum Beach and will not be impacted: • Vancouver Island Public Library • RCMP • Recycling and compost pickup Fire protection, cemetery burials, airport, and water and sewer maintenance are considered essential services and will continue in the event of a full labor disruption. The following facilities and services will continue: (some in a reduced capacity): • Residential and Commercial garbage pickup • Town hall (municipal services) will be open from 10am to 2pm. • The Community Park playing fields will remain open with minimal maintenance • Playgrounds will remain open, but regular inspections will not take place • Building inspection • The Qualicum Beach Cemetery • Path and trail maintenance • Town beautification The following services will be discontinued or closed: • All municipal washrooms, with the exception of the Beach and Veteran’s Way washrooms • Civic Center will be closed except for existing event bookings • The Community Hall will be closed except for existing event bookings
New Fire Hall Soon to be Operational The Fire Department is currently moving into the new Qualicum Beach Fire Hall and is expected to be operational shortly.
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Selling Roundup Re: Roundup use. Shopping with my son in a Qualicum Beach store I was shocked to see a full pallet of Roundup for sale. If Qualicum Beach has in fact banned this dangerous pesticide from the town, why is it still possible to purchase it in town? Indiscriminate use of this product affects all living and growing things and has resulted in the loss of innumerable species of plant and insect life. Dee Rooney Calgary
ukRaine fRee tRade The Free Trade Agreement signed on July 14 between Canada and Ukraine may be just symbolic, as there is actually very little trade between the two countries. However, Prime Minister Stephen Harper achieved getting pictures and video footage for his election campaign vault, shaking hands with his Ukrainian counterpart Arseniy Yatsenyuk. Even though it can only really be called pandering, no doubt he’s hoping that Canadians of Eastern European descent will be impressed. My momma taught me that “You are known by the company you keep,” and that was the moral of one of Aasop’s Fables called The Ass And His Purchaser. Did our PM ever learn the same lesson about the wayward ass at his mother’s knee, when there are media reports of the Neo-Nazi Azov Battalion and Chechen Islamists fighting quite openly for the regime in Kiev against ethnic Russians in eastern Ukraine. Another early lesson learned was “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” Somehow our PM also missed that one while growing up, as he was the first Western leader to visit Ukraine after the coup early last year. Remember that the democratically elected government of President Yanukovych was ousted following the Maidan protests, in which the Neo-Nazis played a large part in overrunning police and seizing government buildings, from where they displayed Nazi flags. Now we have a free trade deal with a country that openly embraces factions that would be vigorously condemned in Canada; more alarmingly, there is every chance that any military arms we may supply to Ukraine could fall into the hands of Neo-Nazis and Chechen Islamists. The ancient saying from the Sanskrit military book “Arthashastra” comes into play here: “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” but the question for Canadians is: do we really need friends
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dog maRket injuRy I commend Qualicum Beach town council for banning dogs at the farmer’s market and considering banning them from other events. A month ago on a Sunday I was at the Cedar Farmers’ market waiting in line to pay for my vegetables when the next thing I knew I was flat on the ground, my purse, sunglasses and vegetables went flying. I was stunned and in shock. I was run over by a large dog not on a leash. The result is, after a doctor’s appointment and staying off my leg for a month, I now have to be careful with my left leg because when the dog hit me, he hit my left knee and now that knee has been damaged. After contacting the Cedar market, they said they were sorry but the market is a family event and yes the dogs should be on a leash and it was unfortunate. The owner of the dog said it was too bad and I should deal with it. I did not stay after that and I will not go to that market again. I have had dogs and love dogs but I would and have never taken my dogs to a public event for fear that something should happen to my dog, other dogs and people. Thank you for taking a step in the right direction and I hope other public events will take the initiative to ban dogs at these events. ShiRley A. BuRnS Parksville
leave dogS at home I am delighted to read that dogs may be banned from the Qualiucm Beach Farmers’ Markets. They shouldn’t be at any public event where people can easily step on them. It is very stressful for them, as can plainly be seen by watching their body language. Also, they are usually walking without foot protection on very hot pavement and enveloped within the heat trapped around them by the crowds. Leave your dog at home and take him/her for a walk when it’s cool and where she/he wants to be, rather than where you want to be. GARDA Rowe Parksville
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RAVENSONG BREAKERS SWIM TEAM HIGHLIGHT
Long time Breaker standout Joanna “JoJo” Redenbach has decided to take up some new swimming challenges, and will be moving to her new club this fall after getting back from the Age Group Nationals in Quebec City. Joanna has provided some very exciting individual and team relay races over the years for the Ravensong Breakers. Over the last six years of competitive racing, Joanna has had many highlights with the Breakers and will miss her teammates and friends in the club.
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• Multiple gold medal winner on Championship Summer Games team as a twelve year old, along with teammate Haley Bennett. • Medalist at Age Group Nationals in Montreal as a thirteen year old. • Qualified in eight events and medalled at Far Western Championships in San José, California as a twelve year old. • Invited to BC’s Prospects Camp; where she was commended for her under water abilities as a thirteen year old. • Youngest swimmer entered at Mel Zajac International swim meet in Vancouver. • Double finalist at Western Canadian Championships in Saskatoon as a thirteen year old. • Swimming anchor position on Provincial Record Setting 4x200m relay team. “I have some great memories of my six years with the club and am proudest of being a part of the nationally ranked relay team; with Megan Romkes, Haley Bennett, Ayden Jager, and Elysia Biro. The Bulldogs rock!! I wish everybody on the team goodluck and go for it!” JoJo
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BC DAY!!
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Have you ever experienced a really deep desire? I mean a desire that nothing can touch. Certain foods, jobs, hobbies, family and friends can satisfy us on some levels, but they don’t go deep enough to satisfy this desire. This desire goes much deeper and requires a more permanent and substantial source in order to be fulfilled. The writer of Psalm 42 tells us about the deep desire he is experiencing: “As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God.” Here he express- By Rich Whitman es that nothing but the presence of God Himself can fulfill the longing in his soul. Hundreds of years later the Apostle Paul writes about the desire he is experiencing in Phil. 3:7-8: “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord...” This is a very powerful statement regarding his relationship with Jesus. Just before Paul said this he gave a list of credentials ranging from his Jewish heritage to his religious achievements that would have given him a very high standing in the Jewish community... all this he now counted as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ. A couple of thousand years later another saint, Oswald Chambers, in his book My Utmost for His Highest gives us a powerful expression of this desire and the only way it can be fulfilled: “There is only one Being Who can satisfy the last aching abyss of the human heart, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ.” God help us all to know, through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that He is the only solution to the “aching abyss” in our hearts. This precious truth isn’t something we learn all at once... we are continually growing in our understanding of who Jesus is, what He did for us on the cross and what relationship with Him is all about. Delight yourself also in the Lord; And He shall give you the desires of your heart; Commit your way to the Lord; Trust also in Him; And He shall bring it to pass. (Psalm 37:4,5) — Rich Whiteman, Centre of Incarnatology E-mail: Incarnatology3@shaw.ca
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The Execline is the top-of-the-line trim and starts at $69,575. Okay, that’s a decent amount of coin, and it’s not for everyone, but all trims of Touareg come with the same great 3.0L, turbocharged, V6 engine offering 240 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. This engine is then linked with an eightspeed automatic transmission. The panoramic sunroof lets in a copious amount of daylight onto the Terracotta Brown Vienna Leather seats and into the cabin. A strong point of VWs as long as I can remember is how its cabin says so much with saying so little. For example: the centre stack. The perfect combination of buttons and touchscreen make the infotainment so easy to use and one that is not hard to navigate. Then there’s the fuel economy. In the city, it uses an estimated 12.0L/100km in the city and 8.1L/100km on the highway. Not bad for a vehicle that weighs in at 2,130 kg and has allwheel drive. There are a couple more TDI options for you, too. There’s the larger Passat sedan and then there’s the funky Beetle. Visit www.vw.ca for more information. Alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
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New Ford camera sees around corner Ford is introducing new vehicle camera technology that can help see around corners even when drivers cannot, aiding in reducing driver stress and potentially averting accidents. The new available split-view camera feature helps drivers see traffic Keith Morgan and obstacles that enter the vehicle’s path from the side by displaying a 180-degree view of the area in front of or behind a vehicle. Split view uses real-time video feeds from 1-megapixel wide-angle lens cameras in the grille and tailgate. A tri-panel display in the 8-inch screen helps customers understand quickly whether an obstacle is coming from either side or straight on. Split view is activated at the touch of a button and automatically shuts off when vehicle speed reaches 10 km/h. Ford introduced split view on the 2015 Ford Edge and 2016 Explorer in the United States and China. Front split view is offered on Edge. Front and rear split view comes standard in the United States on the 2016 Explorer Limited on sale now and Explorer Platinum, on sale soon. Front split view is coming to the all-new Ford S-MAX and Galaxy in Europe, available to order now. Split view will be offered on nearly all Ford SUVs globally by 2020. A tiny telescopic jet washer keeps the front camera clean on every vehicle with split view. Explorer also incorporates a washer for the rear camera. Ford plans to make rear-view cameras standard on all of its North American light passenger vehicles by 2018 – and front cameras available on a majority
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of its vehicles globally by volume by 2020 – meaning the company plans to put more than 2 million new cameras a year on the road. Ford introduced rear-view cameras in the 2007 Expedition and now offers an available backup camera in every Ford car, SUV and light truck in North America. Backup cameras are standard in Focus, Fusion, Explorer, Escape, Edge and Mustang. The next Ford Super Duty will offer the company’s most advanced camera technology, helping with lane-keeping assistance and enabling customers to see more angles around a truck and trailer than ever before. The 2016 F-150 has up to five cameras available, the most of any vehicle in the Ford lineup. Four cameras in F-150 are mounted in the outside mirrors, and rear and front of the vehicle to enable a 360-degree view and backup view functions. A forward-looking camera mounted behind the rearview mirror is used to activate auto high beams and lane-keeping assist, which looks for lane deviations. The driver never sees the image from this camera, but the vehicle’s computer uses the visual signal to operate the rest of the system. Ford cameras are tested under extreme conditions – beyond what they will endure during a typical vehicle lifetime. Each camera component is subjected to more than 1,000 hours of testing to make sure it can withstand temperature changes, humidity, dust, salt and more. Ford engineers also immerse cameras to confirm the casing does not let water leak in. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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Warning signs a tire is about to go flat Few drivers will be fortunate enough to go their entire driving lives without encountering at least one flat tire. Flat tires range from the inconvenient flats, which may interrupt a road trip or make drivers late for work or an appointment, to more dangerous blowouts, which can compromise the safety of drivers, their passengers and anyone else on the road when the tire gives out. But as inconvenient or dangerous as flats or blowouts can be, they also can be prevented more often than not. Tires often produce warning signs that a flat or blowout is about to emerge, so drivers who want to avoid such unfortunate developments can inspect their tires for the following signs. • Varying wear: Tires should exhibit the same type of wear. The wear on front tires and back tires may differ, but one front tire should have the same amount of wear as the other and the same goes for
the back tires. Uneven tread on tires indicates that the tire with more wear could be about to go out. • Worn tread: Even drivers who know little about cars can typically recognize when tire tread has worn down to the point where the tire is a safety risk. But drivers who are unsure can employ the quarter test. Insert a quarter into the tread of the tire, with George Washington’s head upright. If you can see the hairline of the United States’ first president, then you need to replace the tire. Perform this test on each of your vehicle’s four tires. • Low pressure: Drivers who do not routinely check their tire pressure are more likely to endure a flat or blowout than those who regularly make sure their tires are at the manufacturer-recommended pressure, which can be found in a vehicle owner’s manual or by calling the tire manufacturer or visiting their website. An underinflated tire is under stress that can cause the tire to blowout. In addition, poorly inflated tires force engines to work harder, which negatively affects a car’s fuel efficiency. • Vibration: A car that vibrates excessively may do so because tires are damaged. Poor suspension is another cause of excessive vibration. Whatever is behind a car that is vibrating, drivers should immediately take the car to their mechanic for an inspection. • Physical damage to the tire: Sometimes tires exhibit physical damage like bulges or cuts, and such signs could mean a flat tire or blowout is just around the corner. Tires that exhibit such physical damage need to be replaced immediately. Flat tires and blowouts can prove both scary and inconvenient. Drivers who want to avoid such problems should routinely inspect their tires for indicators that a flat or blowout is likely to occur.
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Month End CLEARANCE 1992 MAZDA MIATA
2007 TOYOTA COROLLA
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#2411
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#2262A
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#2377A2
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2010 FORD F-150 4x4 CREW XTR
2013 FORD EDGE SEL
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2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V
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2002 SATURN L100 Auto, Power Group, A/C, Cruise, Local Car, 1 Owner, Power Sunroof.
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2008 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT
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2009 SMART CAR FORTWO PASSION Auto, Sunroof, A/C, Power Group
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#2284C
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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350
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Was 27,997 $
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2013 VW JETTA TDi
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#2408
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2005 GMC JIMMY SLT
Power Sunroof, 4x4, Auto, Full Power Group, Local Owner.
Was $6,997 $
Heated Leather, Power Sunroof, Fog Lights, AWD, Local, 131,000kms.
2013 HONDA ACCORD TOURING EDITION
#2380
2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER
#2394A
28,888
2010 ACURA TL
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#2347B
24,888
2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LIMITED
A/C, Heated Leather, Panoramic Sunroof, Backup Camera, Only 36,000kms, AWD, Local, 1 Owner. $
Only 52,000kms, Tonneau Cover, Power Group, Trailer Pkg. 1 Owner. $
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Collector class Ocean Idler vehicles like Eric Pratt’s 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner and Jack Biickert’s 1935 Chrysler Airflow will be among the 150-plus vehicles in Coombs on Saturday.
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Ocean Idlers’ all geared up to go The oldest car club in Parksville Qualicum Beach sets up in Coombs this weekend AUREN RUVINSKY
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The Ocean Idlers’ Blast from the Past is gearing up for this Saturday at the Coombs Fairgrounds. The oldest car club in the region, marking 26 years this year, used to host the biggest car show on Parksville Beach, peaking at 1,000 vehicles before volunteer fatigue set in, explained the club’s Jack Biickert. That show was cancelled and re-mounted by other organizers while the Idlers moved to a smaller, gentler version in Coombs. “We keep it small on purpose, 150 to 160 cars and we do it out in the country on the grass,” he said, touting it as a more relaxed, simpler version of some of the region’s big shows. “The beauty is there’s shopping right next door at Goats on the Roof for the wives that are just there humouring their husbands,” he said, but added that, unlike most car clubs, half their members are women.
With hundreds of car shows across the province every year Biickert admits they are just part of a long list of things to do in the region in the summer but said they are a perfect compliment for people who want to visit on the long weekend and maybe also surf, swim, play golf or hang out in Cathedral Grove. Come out and enjoy the stock and modified vehicles from the 1920s right up to the 1990s. The show on the fairgrounds, behind the Coombs General Store, starts with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. and runs through the day, complete with a food concession, music, 50/50 draws and door prizes. It costs $15 to enter a car and spectators can enter by donation with proceeds shared by the the club, Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association and the Coombs Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department. For more information contact Clay Thompson at 250752-9615 or lorrclay@shaw.ca.
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Equestrian Ranch close to village 2,811 sqft, 4 beds, den & in-law suite Private 5 acres, fenced & cross fenced State of the art barn, riding ring
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Two dozen artists take to Qualicum Orriss will be one of many artists at Milner Garden’s Art and Photography in the Garden event Aug. 8 and 9 Brenda GouGh NEWS Contributor
Enjoy an inspiring and relaxing weekend among artists with Milner Garden’s Art and Photography in the Garden event Aug. 8 and 9. This year there are two dozen local artists who will be painting, sketching, carving and taking photographs on the stunning waterfront property in Qualicum Beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the 11th year for the long-running event at this desirable location for both artists and visitors. There will be live music performed by local musicians each day and there will be a silent auction with art donated by the attending artists. Proceeds from the auction will support programs at the gardens. The beautiful setting attracts many visitors to the gardens who thoroughly enjoy seeing the artists work. Parksville artist Lynn Orriss will be one of the masters painting among the trees. Orriss is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, the DeCosmos Fine Arts Society, OCAC and TOSH. Her works have been exhibited in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario and are included in private collections in Canada, USA, Australia, UK, Europe, Japan and Pakistan.
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Parksville artist Lynn Orriss will be one of the many masters painting among the trees and flowers at Milner Gardens in Qualicum Beach. The 70-acre waterfront estate is hosting Art and Photography in the Gardens August 8 and 9.
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You don’t have to be camping at the Cedar Grove RV Park in Qualicum Beach to take advantage of the musical entertainment on the outdoor stage. The public is invited to the next music event at the campsite August 1 from 2-5 p.m. Campsite manager Will Penny said they want to make their Pick-n-Grin event
a regular part of the Island music scene. He said their last event on the Canada Day holiday was hosted by local band Silk Mischief and it was quite well received. He said they get a bunch of musicians every weekend but on long weekends they invite the public to bring a chair to listen or even get up and perform at their open mic event. He said it is drawing more people as the word gets out about their stage. “It gets bigger every time. The third one is coming up and we are up in numbers already,” he said. Penny admitted he has music in his blood and when he took over the RV park
it was only a matter of time before he added a stage. “I built it last year. Everything is there. It has a full PA system. As a musician you don’t give a person 12 acres and not expect a corner for music,” he said. Penny plays acoustic and electric guitar and while he encourages his guests to sign the list for a slot on the stage, he also likes to belt out a few tunes. “Being a bit of a show off, I will do a couple of tunes myself.” He is hosting this Saturday’s event along with the Deep Bay Band. “They came in an introduced themselves and said they wanted to be on the stage. They want to
perform for the first six songs and then I will take over and introduce the acts.” He said with their campsites sold out on the long weekend they will have a built-in audiences of at least 200. He said inviting the public on the long weekends is their way of contributing to the tourism in the area. If you can’t make it Saturday, the next event will be Labour Day weekend. He said it is free to attend and musicians can play anything but because it is a campground setting, most of the music is country, bluegrass or folk. Cedar Grove RV Park is located at 246 Riverbend Rd., Qualicum Beach.
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Deemed Vancouver’s “best kept little secret,” Don Alder is set to take centre stage at the McMillan Arts Centre next month. On Friday, August 14 Alder, who has become known as “the renaissance man of acoustic guitar” will perform in Parksville. According to a news release issued by the MAC, Alder plays acoustic finger-style guitar with a passion that has quickly earned him a reputation as Vancouver’s “best kept little secret”. Alder is a world-class finger-style guitarist with multiple endorsement deals with major manufacturers. He even has a collaboration with Greenfield guitars to produce a signature acoustic guitar called the Don Alder G4 model. He currently resides in Vancouver and his unique style of playing incorporates finger picking with simultaneous percussion on the soundboard to create a wall of sound. He is often referred to as sounding like a four-piece band. Alder’s music is his own unique weave of deeply textured melody and story. Lyrical and compelling, his original songs are notes of exploration — some passionate and haunting, some hard-driven, others light and teasing. In quiet pieces or pushing right to the edge, Don’s phenomenal finger-style playing and rich voice will be sure to captivate. Tickets are $15 and $12 for OCAC members and available for pre-sale at the McMillan Arts Centre located at 133 McMillan Street in Parksville. Doors to the show open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance starts at 7 p.m. For more information call 250-248-8185. — NEWS Staff/Submitted by the MAC
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Born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1943, Orriss was introduced to art at an early age through the family gallery and picture framing shop and she said a day doesn’t go by where she isn’t being creative. “I work pretty much every day. I have always painted or done crafts.” Artistic all her life, she attended classes at the Edmonton Art Gallery when she was a child. Several years later she took courses at the University of Alberta where she studied drawing, watercolor, oil painting and etching. To further hone her skills, she took many workshops with skilled artisans and introduced herself to Sumi-e painting and china painting on porcelain. Orriss continues to paint in all mediums as well as teaching art. Although specializing in miniature painting for many years, she has recently enjoyed working in mixed media and polymer clay and creates unique jewellery with a Steampunk flare. Steampunk art mixes modern ideas and technology with those from the past, namely the Victorian Age, when the Industrial Revolution was in full swing and steam was a major source of power. The genre started with literature, where science fiction and fantasy met Victorian-era scientists, but has since
evolved to include all art forms. Orriss said she likes to make tiny sculptures and mix the old with the new in her Steampunk jewellery. “I like that style but I am not limited to it. I like the sculpture aspect… the little piddly stuff. I used to paint strictly miniature paintings. They still have some at Pyromania. Making jewellery is an extension of that. I don’t do as many now because my eyes are not as good,” she acknowledged. Orriss’s life and focus changed in 2012 when her youngest son Chris who was also an accomplished artist passed away from cancer at age 46. She said it was a very challenging time and she forced herself to work because of deadlines. She admitted it was hard to focus on working, but on the positive side it helped her, and she agreed that having a great support system through her connections in the local art community helped her get out of a dark place. “They were wonderful. I had shows coming up that I had committed to, and you can’t just drop out. It was good for me to have that support because my family is all back in Ontario.” Orriss gave up her residency at The Old School House Arts Centre a year after her son passed but she is still active in the arts community and looks forward to spending a weekend with her fellow artisans at Milner Gardens August 8 and 9.
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FUEL/FIREWOOD U-Pick Firewood. Open for another season. Dry Alder & Maple firewood. Nicely piled for easy access. Phone after 4pm or wknds. 250-752-5139
HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 3-SEATER BROWN couch, hardly used, wood trim - new $1200. asking $500. obo. Light brown/beige, swivel rocker/ recliner $300. Sofa oak table $75. (250)933-4000. COMPUTERIZED POWER wheelchair with charger, 2 yrs old, Invacare. Roho cushion, new puncture proof tires. Would fit tall person; can go 35km on full charge; reclines. New $10,000. Asking $4750. Sears Kenmore elegant cannister vacuum cleaner, in exc. cond. $125. (250)752-0249, Qualicum.
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REAL ESTATE MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOME rent to own carry mortgage 2% 14x64 $900/mo. Call 250-248-2973.
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Salish featured in new ferry names Orca, Eagle and Raven will sail in 2016-17 Following a contest in which B.C. Ferries received more than 7,100 entries, a panel of judges has selected Salish Orca, Salish Eagle and Salish Raven as the names for its new intermediate class ferries currently under construction. Salish Orca will enter service on the Comox-Powell River route late next year. Salish Eagle and Salish Raven will begin operations in the Southern Gulf Islands in 2017. A panel of 12 judges comprised of representatives from local media, Ferry Advisory Committee members and B.C. Ferries’ employees selected the three names after reviewing the entries submitted during the Name a Ferry contest that ran from May 19 through June 9. The names Salish Orca, Salish Eagle and Salish Raven were chosen to honour the Coast Salish people and the Salish Sea where these vessels will operate. To celebrate Salish culture, B.C. Ferries
is working with the First Peoples’ Cultural Council to select Coast Salish artisans to design artwork for the exterior and interior of the vessels. B.C. Ferries anticipates beautiful designs that both preserve and advance Coast Salish culture. The Salish Orca is scheduled to arrive in British Columbia in the late summer of 2016 and is expected to be in service replacing the 50-year old Queen of Burnaby on the Comox-Powell River route in late 2016, following extensive crew training and familiarization. The Salish Eagle is scheduled to arrive in the fall of 2016 and will replace the 51-year old Queen of Nanaimo, sailing on the Tsawwassen-Southern Gulf Islands route. It is expected to commence service in early 2017. The Salish Raven is scheduled to arrive in the winter of 2017 and will also service the Southern Gulf Islands. It is expected to start service in the summer of 2017. — NEWS Staff/B.C. Ferries news release
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It’s been a whirlwind of a summer for Grade 11 Liviano Canil and it will all culminate in Fort McMurray at the Western Canadian Summer Games on August 7. Canil, who attends Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville, has been travelling and playing for the U-16 B.C. boys basketball team and will be at the games from August 7 to 16. It’s going to wrap up what’s been a busy summer for the 16-year-old who’s doing his best to take it all in. “It’s been a lot of fun,” Canil said. “We’ve been playing in some real good tournaments and getting lots of experience in with those games.” “It’s pretty challenging, playing against that higher level of competition but it’s only going to help make me a better player for when I come back to school for next year, so it’s been good.” Last season, Canil played for the Ballenas Whalers senior boys basketball team as a Grade 10 and was one of the team’s key players. It was tough at times for the younger Canil, playing against players that were two, even three years older than him but much like his summer this year, he’s learned a lot and hopes to bring more to the table next season. “It’s all about how you take it,” Canil said. “There were times last season where I’d sort of let myself off the hook,
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Parksville’s Liviano Canil is home for a quick break before he heads back on the road again to Fort McMurray for the Western Canadian Summer Games, starting August 7. Canil has been travelling all summer with the U-16 B.C. basketball team.
like if I missed a shot or something, because the players were older and I sort of expected that to happen more often
than not.” “But having that experience and then all of this experience this summer, I’m
feeling like things aren’t going to be that way for me now. I won’t have that same attitude, instead I’ll look at it like I’ve played against these guys already and I know that I should be able to be better out there.” Canil and his U-16 provincial teammates just returned from the Las Vegas Classic tournament, which ran from July 22-26. The Vegas Classic, as it’s known across North America, features the continent’s best high school basketball players. Top players like Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant and James Harden, as well as countless current and former NBA players, have played in the Vegas Classic over the past 20 years. The tournament itself featured 160 teams in the U-16 division alone. “That was a cool tournament,” Canil said with a huge smile. “It was pretty overwhelming. They had nine gyms in total for the entire thing and it was just crazy.” “They had the big Jordan game, with Chris Paul’s team taking on Carmelo Anthony’s team. Mike Bibby was there, same with Jamal Crawford and Kawhi Leonard too. All those guys that you see on TV were all there; it was pretty cool to see them there. It’s just such an amazing tournament and being able to play in that kind of an atmosphere was unbelievable and it’s something that I’ll remember for a long time.”
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He might be in the early stages of training for the biggest fight of his career so far but Aubrey “Bam Bam” Morrow is looking forward to the night he’ll be stepping into the ring to fight for the Canadian Middleweight Championship. October is a few months away but Morrow is getting into the groove ahead of his fight against Francis Lafreniere, in Montreal,
Quebec. “It feels good,” Morrow said. “I’m really excited for it. Training is well underway and I’m just excited that I’ll be getting the chance for this fight. We’ve wanted this one for a while and it’s finally here, so it’s really exciting. There’s a little bit of nerves to start but it’s all going to smooth out as we go along.” Morrow’s coach, Rich LeStage, has been in talks with La-
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freniere’s camp since March and got the call not long after “Bam Bam” defeated Paul Bzdel in Nanaimo in May. “It’s been a long time coming,” Morrow said. “I’m feeling good about things since the last one against Paul. There are a few things I took away from that fight and I’m looking forward to taking that next step with this fight. It is a big fight but it’s like the rest of them too, it’s just the next step
in my career.” His last fight was the first time that Morrow went past six rounds, with most of his fights finishing in the first three. It’s something he’s not used to but knows is a good thing to have under his belt. “It’s nice to know I can do it,” Morrow said. “Having never been there in a fight, it showed me that I could go the distance. I feel like I’m stronger than every-
one in my weight class in Canada so it’s good to get that feeling.” Lafreniere sports a record of nine wins, five losses and two draws, with five of his nine wins coming by way of knockout. He’s got the power to put an opponent away and has gone deep into fights as well. Morrow has a record of eight wins, one loss and two draws, with seven wins by knockout. See New, page A42 & 43
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The greens were in fantastic shape as the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club hosted the Royal Canadian Legion Mt. Arrowsmith Branch 49/ Ferguson Exteriors Men’s and Women’s Open Triples Tournament this past weekend. Teams from across the Island were in Parksville for both the men’s and women’s tournaments, with the majority of winners in each division coming from the Oceanside area. “A” Division Winners — Women 1st: Margaret Clowe, Brenda Cohen and Janice Baird (Qualicum Beach) 2nd: Dorothy Johnson, Frankie Stemler and Ruby Bishop Ryan (Parksville) 3rd: Chris Fereday, Diane Cruickshank and Carol Bucyk (Parksville) “B” Division Winners — Women 1st: Roberta Stets, Merry Danarti and Frances Scott (Parksville) “C” Division Winners — Women 1st: Leone King, Jane Nielsen and Liz Pendleton (Qualicum Beach) “D” Division Winners — Women 1st: Helen Roberts, Helena Poland, Barb Rankin (Qualicum Beach) “A” Division — Men 1st: Tom Renton, Ed Bryce and Myron Mishio (Nanaimo) 2nd: David Childs, Mick Banks, Joe Randazzo (Qualicum Beach) 3rd: Pat Kelly, Jon Lansdowne and Ken Olenick (Parksville) “B” Division — Men 1st Bob Findlay, Andy Cruickshank and Joe Stemler (Parksville) “C” Division — Men 1st: John Wilson, Doug Ives and Alan Brunskill (Parksville) “D” Division — Men 1st: Archie Harris, Dan Bereza and Peter Harding (Courtenay)
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“We know he’s tough,” Morrow said. “We know that he comes forward in the ring and our styles match up real well. We basically know how we can beat him. The record doesn’t really matter all that much, I mean you can look at it and go through it with a fine tooth comb and find things that aren’t always seen. It’s something to take into consideration but people progress through their career. My first loss came early in my career and that’s been all. A guy could be a totally different fighter and you have to be ready for anything.” Morrow will be the underdog in the fight, both as a challenger and the fact that Lafreniere will be fighting in his hometown but he’s ready for the challenge. “It’s nice to win new fans,” Morrow said. “Being the underdog isn’t such a bad thing, it gives you a chance to go into a new place and impress the fans. You can walk in with nobody behind you and win over some fans throughout the fight and that’s what I’m planning on doing.” See photo, page a43
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Contributing Photographers
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Randy Hall is a Vancouver Island photographer specializing in nature photography, whether it is capturing natural settings such as seascapes or 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 40 years. She is a regular contributor to OASIS magazine. Photojournalism, art, nature and animals are her inspiration. “Photography is a passion that has taken me to where I am in life as of now. I have been fortunate to have journeyed halfway around the world to end up in the most beautiful place to live and work. As any other medium of art, photography evokes emotion, forcing us to reflect on the world around us.“ www.lindamattesonreynolds.com
Brian Argyle is a Qualicum Beach ‘snowbird’ and avid photographer with a computer background—a good blend for the digital world. He’s also a bit of a ‘car nut’ who loves to visit new places and try new techniques and equipment. He teaches photography workshops locally and in Arizona and has had exhibits of his work in various Island galleries. Contrary to the saying “Nothing good happens after midnight...” he often ventures out in his Jeep for Milky Way and other starry background shots. Email: photographics@outlook.com
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.
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 Parksville Qualicum Beach News, and has participated in seven previous Day in the Life community features. www.island-photos.ca
Carli Berry is a fourthyear journalism student at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. She spends her summers on Vancouver Island and this year is helping out the Parksville Qualicum Beach News by covering a variety of news stories and taking photographs. She hopes to use this experience to gain a deeper understanding of photography and loves the chance to get out and about in the community.
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."
Jeff Westnedge is a full time designer with the Parksville Qualicum Beach News. Jeff also does freelance design, illustration, photography and video and is passionate about bringing his clients ideas to life. While he likes to shoot everything from portraits to landscapes, and wildlife to sports, he also loves capturing the passage of time, experimenting with long exposures and multiple images. To view his work and for contact information visit: www.jeffwestnedge.com
Jessica Skelton has worked for a Port Alberni radio station and as a freelance writer in Australia and Canada. Born in Parksville, Skelton spent some years with her family in Dawson Creek before returning to the Island and going to high school in Port Alberni. Jessica has since returned to Australia. Skelton says “I like meeting people and telling their stories.”
The 4-H SnapShots Photography Club is part of the Parksville Qualicum 4-H District. We are in our 5th year and have a very active group of talented young photographers ranging in age from 9 to 18 years. Our members go on field trips, participate in local shows (such as the Brant Wildlife Festival and photo shows at the McMillan Arts Centre) and enjoy workshops and presentations by other talented local photographers. Kaelin Sundberg-Groot is 13 years old, her second year in 4H Snap Shots and enjoys taking photos of nature, animals and her Yorkshire Terrier, Everest. Rya Harach is in his third year in the Snapshots Club, and fifth year in the Oddstock Club and has been interested in many different projects including poultry, gardening, sewing and sheep. Rya likes macro photography and people but has fun taking photos no matter what the subject. Ava Leary is 10 years old, her first year in 4H Photography. Ava’s favourite subjects to take pictures of are animals and nature - also loving Highland Dance and Soccer. Sinead Strijack is 13 years old and is in her 5th year in the 4H Photography. Her favourite things to take photos of with her Samsung NX 1100, are animals and landscapes. Haley Sudlow is in her 4th year of 4-H, and 2nd year in Sewing and Photography. Haley is using a Nikon Coolpix P600, Nikon Coolpix S31 and an Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom. In her free time Haley enjoys taking pictures, mathematics, biking, swimming, music, and playing full contact football.
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Mini Putt Fun - Randy Hall. Dean from Sidney Tire looks for a leak - Peter McCully. Dance Class - Jessica Skelton. Shirts are pressed and cleaned by John Lee of 5th Generation Cleaners - Brenda Gough.
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“It all looks sooo good”
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With a view of the beach, Erin Craig gets ready for the breakfast crowd at the Quality Resort Bayside.
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“Cutie Pies”
- Kaelin Sundberg-Groot Willow Hood, Triton Peake, Daxton Murphy, Kai and Annika Dunderdale enjoy a Friday morning in the park playing together.
“Sweet Ride” - Jeff Westnedge
“Happy”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds
Cpl. Jesse Foreman, Oceanside Community Policing Officer, takes a moment out of his busy schedule to display some unexpected skills.
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Gloria is “HAPPY” about greeting guests and enjoys her housekeeping duties at Beach Acres.
The Parksville Community & Conference Centre has 20,000 sq. ft. of dedicated meeting space including four meeting rooms! The Centre boasts an auditorium/ theatre seating 550 with full change rooms and bar/ server area, banquet facilities for 380, and a full service catering kitchen. In-house service for food and bar. Whether you’re having a meeting or a celebration, we can help you with all the arrangements.
Check our many local events held here at the Gathering place of Parksville: Taste of Oceanside • Health and Wellness Fair Monthly Movies • Lioness Craft Fair Pottery Sales • Santa’s Breakfast
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“Sharing a yarn or two”- Randy Hall
“Freshly Flooded Ice”- Jeff Westnedge
Maintenance worker, Chuck Stockand, removes excess water from the Victor Kraatz Arena at Oceanside Place.
Ladies in the knitting corner at the Parksville Senior’s Drop-In Centre.
“Hair Raising Video Game”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds
Miss Alyssa’s Grade 4 class from Qualicum Beach Elementary enjoying a day off from their studies at Riptide Lagoon mini golf.
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“Relaxing”
- Randy Hall Tracey and James enjoy a visit to Parksville by relaxing on the beach.
“Ouch” - Jeff Westnedge
“Batter Up!” - Jeff Westnedge
Sexessories mascot, Sweetum, rests after getting a cast put on earlier in the day.
Liam Ballance of the Parksville Royals practises solo at the old Springwood batting cage.
The McMillan Arts Centre at 133 McMillan Street, Parksville will be exhibiting photos from The Parksville Qualicum Beach News “Day in the Life of Parksville” from August 4 - 28. Please join us for our Opening Reception on Saturday, August 8 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm to meet the contributing photographers who will be sharing their stories of the day.
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“Gone, but not forgotten”- Brian Argyle Ballenas High School French teacher Sylvain Chapdelaine says “Au Revoir” to a couple of old VHS tapes, no longer useful in today’s digital world.
“Firewood”- Ava Leary
“Ezy Ryder”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Peter from Bayview Motorcycles working in the shop.
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“Fresh Coat”
- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Anthony from Seascape Painting putting a new coat of paint on the Hi-Way Power and Marine building.
“Fill-er-Up” - Carli Berry A baker puts filling in pastries at Save On Foods.
“One a day....” - Brenda Gough
Pharmacy assistant Kim Williamson helps prepare a prescription at Parksville Pharmasave.
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“School’s out for the summer”- Brian Argyle
Ballenas High School teachers ham it up, anticipating the start of summer holidays.
“Dude! ”- Brenda Gough Matthew Miller executes this manoeuver with ease. It is just one of the many tricks the rider likes to perform while street skating around Parksville.
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Grade 4 class from Qualicum Beach Elementary enjoys a day at Riptide Lagoon mini golf and arcade.
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A Day in the Life of
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Photographed on Friday June 26th, 2015 - The 70th Anniversary of the City of Parksville
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“Planning the Day” - Randy Hall Good friends enjoying each other’s company at Bradley’s Bistro on Jensen.
“Focus” - Jeff Westnedge
Fifth degree Dan Black Belt Master, Dustin Fee, intently observes his sparring students.
“Never too old to learn”
- Randy Hall Michael Schutte on guitar, giving music lessons at the Parksville Music Centre.
“Page B11 Photos” Beach Club Nightscene - Jeff Westnedge. Flyin’ Phil and Parksville Downtown Deer Peter McCully. Ice Cream makes you smile (at Chocolates Plus) - Randy Hall.
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“What’s for Lunch?” - Randy Hall Checking out the specials at the Aioli Seafood Restaurant.
“On Location” - Randy Hall
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“Martini Time”
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“Read On!” - Jeff Westnedge Barb Pope, co-owner of The Mulberry Bush Bookstore helps a happy customer.
“Gonna Fly Now”- Randy Hall
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“Fold along the dotted line”- Brenda Gough When tenor Hugh Sinnott isn’t performing in the opera, you can find him at the Suds & Duds Laundromat skillfully folding clothes.
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“The Delivery” - Randy Hall The Parksville Girls Softball team readies for the provincials.
“Flower Power”- Peter McCully
Aimee Hersley and Muriel Cairns install new hanging flower baskets in downtown Parksville.
“Arm Art” - Randy Hall Oceancity Tattoo artist, Rosie - at work.
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“Lean Times” - Brenda Gough
“Team Effort”- Randy Hall
It’s a synchronized team effort at the Medicine Shop, filling prescriptions.
“English Class”- Peter McCully At the Parksville Legion Branch, Dave Doskotch makes a side pocket shot as Teddy Cheryk look on.
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“Enabled” - Randy Hall Rockin’ out with the Enablers at the Rod and Gun.
“Making it Beautiful” - Brenda Gough It was a day of digging and planting in front of Pizza Hut for Robyn Houle who works for Luke’s Landscaping.
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Another Day in the Life of
Randy checks the “My Daily Special” of the day.
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.
Jesse is busy keeping the shelves stocked with thirstquenching drinks.
Liz serves up another satisfied customer in the deli.
Mike cools down in the fridge, stocking the dairy shelves.
A happy customer checks the QF “App” and uses the latest technology to save while shopping.
“Cheese please!” Markus keeps the cheese displays topped up.
Cody in the bakery department gets ready for another busy day with taste samples for shoppers.
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“West my friend” - Jeff Westnedge Awesome show at the McMillan Arts Centre! (L-R) Nick Mintenko, Jeff Poynter, Alex Rempel, Eden Oliver.
“What’s That?” - Brenda Gough
With hammer in hand Wayne Kehloe with some assistance from Bruce Kellas, got to work and fixed the door to the storage shed at the Parksville Taoist Tai Chi Club.
“The Girls”- Brenda Gough
Parksville Animal Hospital veterinarian technician Gabriella Simon offers some extra dog love to Bob Dale’s Scottish Terrier Tessa and Fox Terrier Sadie.
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“Workin’ it”- Peter McCully
Chico works out with the dumbells, early mornings at Bodyworks.
“I love my job!”- Jeff Westnedge
Tyson Schley enjoying his day at Arrowsmith Bikes.
“Carry This Daddy?”- Haley Sudlow
A father and daughter share happiness at Parksville Beach while playing in the sand and water.
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“Mopping Up”-Randy Hall Emergency crews clean up after a vehicle accident.
“It’s in the details”- John Harding John Derek closely inspects some of his work. An awardwinning master designer goldsmith/silversmith, Derek owns John Derek Designer Jewellers on Morison Avenue..
“Sculptor”- Brenda Gough This tree on the A&W property was pruned to perfection by CJ Wylie.
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• Expanded Deli • Larger Pharmacy
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“We can rebuild it”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds
Carson from Hi-Way Power & Marine working in the shop.
“Great Choice” - Brian Argyle
“O Canada” - Linda Matteson-Reynolds In readiness for Canada Day Sarah, from Little Green Apple Antiques and Collectibles is showing her patriotism.
Donna Andres, right, of Lady’s Mantle discusses the merits of an item with customer Shellie Murchie in the unique store.
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“This Bud’s For You”-Brian Argyle
Wembley Mall’s BC Liquor Store Sales Associate Jonah Dusdal reloads the Cool Zone shelves with ice cold beer.
“Did you hear the one about the...” - Brian Argyle
At Setting Trends Hairstudio in Wembley Mall, owner Charlotte Thaler shares a good laugh with customer Carmen Segui.
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“A Stitch in Time”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Fawcett Boat Covers putting the finishing touches on a boat cushion.
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“Night Cruise”
- Jeff Westnedge Seaside Cruizers embark on their evening drive from Harris Oceanside GM.
“Stair Masters”
- Peter McCully Tina Coles, Cheryl Brown, Pam Horrigan and Sue Miller sweating the 166 steps of the Doehle Stairs. They collectively have lost over 150 pounds while training at Kickstart Fitness.
“Hang Loose”-Rya Harach
This skater appears to be laid back, but in reality the trick is short lived and takes a lot of practise.
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“Smoke Break”- Jessica Skelton
A participant in the SeaSide Cruizers Friday night cruise.
“Fries With That?” - Brian Argyle
Hard-working Arleigh Chambers, of AJ’s Island Grill food truck, takes an order from Roger Glassford at a special function for ‘car guys’, prior to the start of the Oceanside Cruise.
“Welding Up High” - Carli Berry A welder performs his task high up near the roof during the construction of the soon to be Canadian Tire store.
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“This way to the beach”- Jeff Westnedge
Panoramic view of city lights from the Beach Club Hotel.
“Let’s All Go....”- Brenda Gough Sandi Nielsen cools off with a delicious root beer float at A&W.
“Toe Tending” - Randy Hall Cera at the Synergy Day Spa tends to toes.
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“Day’s End”
- Brian Argyle The last stragglers didn’t empty out of the Oceanside Place Arena until very late in the evening.
“Quiet Time” - Haley Sudlow A Parksville mom has a moment to reflect upon the day, while watching the sun set”.
“Skate Park Sentry”- Rya Harach
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