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LABOUR DISPUTE IN QUALICUM

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Both sides thought they had a deal on the weekend AUREN RUVINSKY

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The positions are close but the rhetoric is heating up in the Qualicum Beach labour dispute. “The mayor’s a very good person… so he calls it ‘somewhat inaccurate.’ I call it a bald faced lie,” Coun. Neil Horner said of CUPE Local 401 Blaine Gurrie saying council isn’t offering anything new. Mayor Teunis Westbroek said he and chief administrative officer Daniel Sailland met with Gurrie at the Qualicum Beach Inn on Aug. 4 with a new offer totalling eight per cent in increases over four and a half years, along with the existing $1,800 signing bonus and the addition of reduced Sunday staffing, which union members requested. Westbroek and Sailland said they left the meeting optimistic that they had a compromise and staff would be back at work by the end of the week. “I’m sure they’re telling you something different,” Gurre said of that meeting, agreeing he left thinking they had a tentative agreement, but things fell apart over a proposed “one and one” increase for 2014, the first year of the contract. Gurre said he interpreted that as a one per cent increase in January and another one per cent bump in July, but council interpreted it as a one per cent increase in January, plus a July increase of just one per cent of the January increase. Westbroek said the union’s two per cent annual wage increase demand adds up to just over a million dollars for tax payers over the five-year contract, requiring a one per cent annual property tax increase. See UNION SAYS, page A6

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VAULTERS WOW THE CROWD: The West Coast Vaulters, based in Parksville, put on an entertaining show Saturday afternoon warming up the audience before Lord Strathcona’s Horse Musical Ride at Arbutus Meadows. For more photos from the Musical Ride, see page A3 today and visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

ANIMAL WELFARE

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The SPCA launched an investigation in Bowser after allegations of animal abuse came forward last week from concerned neighbours. “What I saw was enough to make me cry for two and a half hours,” Karen Latiff told The NEWS Thursday morn-

ing, referring to a home in Bowser apparently housing various distressed animals, including a pig and a parrot. Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman confirmed police attended a residence in Bowser, along with the SPCA, on Aug. 5. They found three cats, two dogs, a pig and a parrot in the residence in

conditions “not suitable” for animals with little food, according to Foreman. By Friday, no animals had been removed from the residence. “Animals have been neither seized nor voluntarily surrendered,” said SPCA senior animal protection officer Tina Heary. See NO ALLEGATIONS, page A6

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A two-year-old girl was airlifted to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver after being run over by a family friend in Qualicum Beach on Friday night, according to police. Oceanside RCMP Const. Cory Smith said the young girl sustained a concussion and bruising around the head. No further details about her condition were available on Monday. Smith said Mounties were called to the incident along Widgeon Road in Qualicum Beach at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday. “A family friend had just stopped by to talk to the mother and there were three kids around the vehicle,” he explained. “When she pulled away the child was run over by the vehicle.” Oceanside RCMP and Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department attended the scene.

KidFest set for Sunday in Parksville Organizers say this year’s KidFest event on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Parksville Community Park is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The popular variety of stage entertainment last year was such a huge hit that organizers say they have followed this format again. The many wristband field activities as well as the Old El Passo Train are back again for families to enjoy. For more on KidFest, read Thursday’s edition of The NEWS. — NEWS Staff

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MUSICAL RIDE: twenty-five members of the strathcona Mounted troop, all soldiers of Lord strathcona’s horse (Royal Canadians), put on a breathtaking Musical Ride saturday and sunday at arbutus Meadows, bringing hundreds out to watch despite a bit of rain. the troop is an authorized volunteer display unit reminiscent of Lord strathcona’s horse in the 1920s and 1930s. For more photos, visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PQBnews.

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A “stunning and radical demolition” of an unfinished structure on Jensen Avenue has the Oceanside Coalition of Strong Communities calling on the City of Parksville to change its bylaws. John Olsen appeared before city council last week, asking council to “deal with demolition permits in a more sensitive way.” The impetus for his visit was the destruction of a structure on the property right beside the community centre. The Oceana development was facing the expiration of its building permit earlier this year before starting to build the beginning of what owners said was going to be a patio-home development. Oceana then sold the property to a company called Revera, which promptly de-

molished the structure Oceana had built. Olsen, and others in the city, have said the lumber and other supplies from the demolition of the building could have been put to good use in the community. “While we fully understand that the decision was a private property decision, we are concerned at the blatant and unnecessary waste of valuable construction materials,” Olsen wrote in his submission to council. Revera had all the proper permits for the demolition and did nothing to contravene any bylaws. On Wednesday night at city council’s regular meeting, Olsen asked council to consider attaching some kind of “penalty or reward” to demolition permits in relation to what is done with the building materials. Mayor Marc Lefebvre agreed this was an “unfortunate incident” but he added: “what the owner did was perfectly legal and perfectly allowable.” See PROPERTIES, page A4

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The city’s director of planning Blaine Russell aison to the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Resaid the city doesn’t have a lot a wiggle room gion, spoke about the renewal of the Memoranwhen it comes to demolition permits. dum of Understanding between the City and “Bylaws are a very blunt instrument,” said VIU. Council authorized the mayor to renew Russell. “By their very nature they don’t have the MOU. a discretionary manner about them. I’m not • Council will provide a letter in support of aware of a legislative tool that would allow us to the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Soprohibit demolition.” ciety initiative to create a regional local immiCoun. Sue Powell said she gration partnership between Bylaws are a very blunt agreed with Olsen that this regional stakeholders includinstrument demo was “a big waste” and ing the city. she said this may be an oppor• Council approved a grantBLAine RuSSeLL tunity for the Oceanside Develin-aid to Gordon William Bitopment and Construction Aston for the amount of the pensociation to work with the city so “when there’s alty owing for the 2015 property taxes. going to be a demolition permit issued, there’s • Council directed staff to proceed through already a plan.” either city staff or private contractor to under“You’ve given us food for thought,” Lefebvre take clean-up at unsightly properties at 505 said to Olsen. Belson Street and at 403 Wembley Road; ex“You’ve done your part to put it on our ra- penses will be directed to the registered owndar,” said Coun. Kirk Oates. ers. In other news from city council’s meeting on If expenses are not paid by the end of the Wednesday: current year, the cost will be added to the prop• Dr. Carol Stuart of Vancouver Island Uni- erty taxes. versity provided an update on the new Com• Council was scheduled to meet Monday munity Health Program for Aboriginal Com- night to pass changes to the 2015 financial plan munities certificate. due to changes in the water treatment plant fi• Former Mayor Chris Burger, council’s li- nancial picture.

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Oceanside Hospice is celebrating 25 years this summer and looks forward to new developments in local palliative care. “Our services, which include medical equipment loan to palliative people in their homes, with supports and counselling for the bereaved are well used and offered free of charge,” said executive director Lynn Wood. “We are very proud of the impact our organization can make in the lives of the dying, their family and caregivers and in the lives of the bereaved.” Wood In our death-averse said the society, we are public is working to normalize not well death as a part of life a w a r e of how LYNN WOOD m a n y options are available for end-of-life care and she often hears late in the process that people wished they’d known about the services sooner. “In our death averse society, we are working to normalize death as a part of life. We have developed a relationship with local doctors which focuses on their earlier referral to hospice services, to allow advance care planning and psychosocial supports to be put in place for those with life limiting illnesses.” She said that for most people it is about the compassion and support available more than specifically where the services are offered, but she said they are happy that Island Health plans to open five hospice beds in Trillium Lodge in Parksville this fall and they look forward to working with them. Oceanside Hospice works throughout the community and at the Nanaimo Hospital Palliative Care Unit, long term care facilities and in private homes. “Our services continue to be free of charge, supporting the palliative and bereaved person at the location of choice, in conjunction with a team of doctors, clinicians and other community supports.” “That means Oceanside residents have options — to die at home, wherever home may be; to die with a variety of medical, spiritual and psychosocial supports, closer to loved ones.” For more information visit www. oceansidehospice.com.

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YEAR OF THE COW: Maple, left, and owner Sarah Gunter of Comox graced the 102nd annual Coombs Fair this past weekend, where hundreds of people came to check out the myriad activities offered, including one of the biggest 4H fairs on Vancouver Island. This year, cows — including Maple — were the featured animal and the fair’s slogan was ‘Have an udderly amazing time at the Coombs Fair.’ For more photos from the fair, visit www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

GASOLINE PRICES

Stubbornly high despite oil’s dive It’s roughly $1.27/litre in this region, much less in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba JEff NAgEl Black Press

Gas prices remain stubbornly high in B.C. despite the slide in crude oil prices, and motorists are feeling gouged. Gasoline is down only slightly from $1.40 a litre a year ago, while crude has plunged more than 50 per cent from around $98 a barrel to less than $44 in early August. But petroleum industry analysts say it all boils down to supply and demand. Crude oil accounts for less than half of the end cost of a litre of gasoline, with government taxes and refining charges the other big factors. “I wish there was a simple explanation,” said Jason Parent of the Kent Marketing Group. “There isn’t much of a relationship on a day-to-day basis between crude oil and retail gasoline.” Expecting gas to move in lockstep with crude oil is somewhat akin to expecting house prices to follow lumber prices, without recognizing scarce land or an influx of buyers might have an influence. Parent said crude and gas prices can go in different directions for different reasons, and gas prices in B.C. can diverge from what other Canadians pay.

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Most of the difference between B.C. prices and the rest of the country is explained by the higher 17-cent-a-litre TransLink tax in Metro Vancouver as well as B.C.’s carbon tax. Motorists are paying just over $1 in Alberta, a few cents more in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and $1.10 to $1.20 in most of Eastern Canada. But even after taxes are factored out, Vancouver prices are five to 15 cents a litre higher than most other cities across Canada. The reason, Parent said, is that Vancouver-area prices follow those along the U.S. west coast, where the wholesale gas supply

has been constricted by refinery problems in California, driving prices up. “Wholesale prices have been high there relative to the rest of the U.S. for a month now,” Parent said. Some gasoline comes to B.C. through the Kinder Morgan pipeline, but the rest comes from Washington State or other U.S. refineries. If prices were sharply higher in Vancouver than cities to the south, Parent said, gas would flow back to the U.S. — resulting in shortages here — or wouldn’t be shipped north in the first place. Another “huge” factor behind why Canadians in general aren’t yet seeing much relief at the pumps is the drop in the loonie over the past year. Crude and wholesale gas are priced in U.S. dollars, so Canadians are paying with a devalued currency that simply doesn’t go as far as it did a year ago. So who is profiting from the persistently high pump prices? “Right now, refiners are the big winners,” Parent said. They’re running close to capacity, demand is up because of lower gas prices and therefore refiners can charge more than usual. If crude oil prices get even cheaper — potentially as sanctions against Iran end and more oil pours onto the world market — there’s no guarantee gas prices will follow because of the refining constraints in North America.

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“Council’s been doing backflips, we’re trying to resolve this,” said Horner. “We started at six per cent increase, then eight per cent, now we’ve gone to nine per cent increase. With the signing bonus… we started with $600 and Daniel came back asking for a mandate, we doubled it to $1,200, and then Daniel put his own job on the line and went above council’s mandate and tripled it to $1,800, which we agreed to after the fact.” He said they also “had a deal where you can use your holiday days for the strike days, so they don’t lose a nickel, they lose a couple days off.” “They started with the two per cent and they’re still there,” Westbroek said. “We’ve tried as a good Canadian compromise to work something out.” “We did move on some other issues,” Gurre said of concessions on capping benefits and hours of work and that they started out asking for more than two per cent, but that is their bottom line since that’s what the Bank of Canada targets as the inflation rate for the next few years. “The ball seems to be in their court — they took the keys and locked the door. I’m waiting for something from them now that says ‘we want to be conciliato-

ry,’ not this path, it’s going they’re not bargaining in to scar relations forever,” good faith,” said Horner. Gurre said. “Maybe the people won’t “With a lockout in place like the deal, maybe they’ll it’s not very likely we’re go- vote against it. They should ing to move off of that (two have that right to vote on per cent), it makes bargain- what we came up with, but ing nearly impossible, it’s it wasn’t presented to them like being for a vote Everyone’s still out there bullied into that we’re in the rain and it’s not an agreeaware of.” because of us. It’s because ment and Westthe union is playing dirty, broek said that’s a rethey’re not bargaining in ally hard that while good faith position to the union coun. neiL HoRneR put anyleaderbody in.” ship seems In a news stuck on release, Gurre called the the two per cent, other concouncil position “stubborn tracts have been negotiated and short sighted,” leaving around the province for less the union with no other op- than that. tion than to ramp up pres“From the public feedsure. back we’ve been getting, “Our members are ex- people think it’s an extremely upset by this lock- tremely generous offer and out — they some have The ball seems to be in want to be said it’s out there their court — they took the too much, keys and locked the door. working they’re not Our members are for the getting a extremely upset by this people of two per Q u a l i c u m lockout — they want to be cent inout there working for the Beach,” he crease in said, add- people of Qualicum Beach their pencuPe’S BLAine GuRRe ing that sions and council is so on.” thanking Of ruthem by m o u r s “kicking them out of their that Horner had tried to jobs, (which) is disgraceful.” go around the union leadCoun. Horner fired back. ership, Sailland said that “Everyone’s still out council and exempt staff there in the rain and it’s not are allowed to talk to membecause of us. It’s because bers about items that have the union is playing dirty, already been tabled in ne-

gotiations and Horner was just sharing information when he spoke to two staff members at the Saturday farmers’ market. Sailland added that some of the exempt staff have been followed around town to meetings and work covering essential services like garbage collection. He said this was technically legal, but there have been concerns about traffic safety with a vehicle following a garbage truck, confusing cars behind them. He said during a meeting of exempt staff at Eaglecrest, “our vehicle was filmed and photographed by two individuals… it looked like they were peering or trying to get into one of the vehicles so we walked out and asked if we could help them.” Sailland said nothing more has come of that recently, but he and council are “committed to delivering essential services as set out under legislation and staff has a right to work in a harassment free environment.” Like Gurre, Westbroek said “the ball is in their court,” and they hope the union will present the latest offer to the membership for a vote. Both sides say they are open to continued negotiations, but that no formal talks are currently scheduled.

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Heary confirmed the SPCA is involved in an ongoing investigation in the Bowser area. There was no news of any charges or any action by the SPCA at the location on Monday. No allegations of any nature have been proven by any court. “There are various animals involved that our constables have attended on more than one occasion and have had communication with the owner of the animals,” said Heary. Latiff called it “heartbreaking” and wants to see the animals seized from the residence.

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“Those animals were in distress no question about it,” she said. “There’s feces all over the place… This makes Deliverance look like a five-star.” Regional district director Bill Veenhof, who represents Bowser, said he’s received numerous complaints “shaped around animal abuse” in the area. “It’s clear the neighbours there are quite upset and it’s not just one person,” Veenhof said, adding “I don’t know that animal abuse is going on but there’s certainly an issue for concern.” Nadine Durante, manager of the Parksville-Qualicum SPCA branch,

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am not Roman Catholic. I’m not even rock-the-boat side, not to mention somewhat religious. For me the essence of religious magisterial in bearing. Francis has already ideology is summed up in a headline that shed a good deal of the ornamental vestments appeared in The Times of London last that go with the position. He was expected like year: NEPAL SEEKS NEW CHILD GOD- his predecessors to live in the lavish Apostolic DESS: MUST HAVE VOICE LIKE A DUCK. Palace in the Vatican. He chose instead to live That said, I have nothing against people who in a Roman guesthouse. Other popes travelled find solace in a code of beliefs that rejects log- about in the famous ‘Popemobile’, a fancy bulic and common sense. As H.L. Mencken wrote: letproof limousine. Francis gets around in a “We must respect the other fellow’s religion... to Ford Focus. The man believes in modesty and the extent that we respect his belief that his wife he practises what he preaches. is beautiful.” And that’s not all he preaches. In his latest Besides, as Mencken also said, there’s a Papal Encyclical called Laudato si (Praise be), chance he may be right. Pope Francis asks “What is happening to our As a non-religious person I don’t follow the common home?” Then he unloads on rampant ups and downs of the Catholic consumerism, depletion of fresh church, but there’s one Catholic water, biodiversity loss, environthat keeps catching my eye. mental degradation and the lunacy He’s an older fella, the son of blind adherence to profit-driven of Italian immigrants. He once By Arthur Black economic ideologies. worked as a nightclub bouncer, He doesn’t sound like a pope; he likes tango, soccer, riding the buses sounds like David Suzuki. and walking the streets. He’s lives He can make headlines but will in a modest two-bedroom aparthe make a difference? Hard to say. ment in Rome. His name is George No doubt the pope is a glittering (Jorge) Bergoglio. You probably beacon to the 1.2 billion Cathoknow him better as Pope Francis. lic faithful who consider him their He is not your average pope. spiritual father, but when all is said And that’s a good thing. There have been 266 and done, the pope proposes, the Vatican dispopes in history and some of them have been a poses. little sketchy. Back in the 9th century AD, Pope Pope Francis is a shiny pearl buried in the Stephen VII put a predecessor on trial for blas- barnacle-encrusted oyster-shell of Vatican buphemy. Tricky. His predecessor had died years reaucracy. earlier. Pope Stephen had his corpse dug up, But he is no fool. Old friends describe him dressed in papal robes and cross-examined in as ‘a chess player’ who thinks out every move court. before he makes it. Other popes, oaths of celibacy notwithHe’s certainly got our attention. As I once standing, had wives, mistresses, and in some overhead someone say: “That guy sure knows cases, illegitimate children. Indeed, a bastard how to pope!” son of Pope Sergius III became Pope John XI. As Christians say: Amen to that. Most popes, it goes without saying, hew to a — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring Island. much higher code of conduct, but even the best His column appears weekly in The NEWS. of them tend to be on the conservative, don’tE-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca

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Englishman River Water Service Update On July 30, the Englishman River Water Service management board approved moving forward with detailed design of all components of Phase 1, with a minimum of 16 million litres of firm membrane filtration capacity using existing reserve funds and the $6 million in senior government funding in anticipation of a positive borrowing referendum. At the August 5 meeting, Parksville Council received the recommendation and passed a motion to proceed. At the special Council meeting on August 10, Council will receive and consider an amendment to the 2015 financial plan and if approved, an amended budget bylaw would be read three times. At the next scheduled Council meeting on August 17, Council will consider adoption of the amended budget bylaw, consider the wording of the assent voting question (referendum question) and consider giving three readings to the loan authorization bylaw.

Should this occur staff will compile all documentation required to submit the loan authorization bylaw to the Inspector of Municipalities (Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development) for approval, a process which could take up to six weeks. At this time, the referendum is scheduled for November 21. Work will soon begin on full detailed design for the new water intake, transmission mains and the water treatment plant for 16 million litres per day of full membrane filtration and disinfection. The community working group which met numerous times in 2014, will reconvene to consider design of the water treatment plant.

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The PVFD wishes to remind residents and visitors, the campfire ban remains in place until further notice. All open burning, including campfires, is banned in the City of Parksville and the surrounding fire protection area. This ban applies to open fires of any size, campfires, fireworks, firecrackers, sky lanterns, tiki torches, burning barrels and binary exploding targets. All other types of open fires remain prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdictional area including backyard burning or land-clearing burn piles. The ban does not apply to cooking stoves using gas, propane or briquettes, or to portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating using briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel that are not capable of producing a flame longer than 15 centimetres. Portable campfire apparatus which do not meet these conditions are prohibited.

In early July, the City and the Regional District of Nanaimo moved to a Level 4 Water Conservation or a comprehensive watering ban which includes:

Our region continues to experience drier than normal conditions causing the wildland interface areas to become extremely volatile should a fire start in the area. Recent fires in Dashwood and Coombs areas were examples of how quickly fire could spread and the importance of getting crews on scene as early as possible. Information is posted regularly to the City’s website and for additional resources, refer to the Parksville Fire Department website (pvfd.ca) and to the BC Wildfire website (bcwildfire.ca) for info on campfire bans and fire danger ratings. To report an open fire call 250 248-3242; to report a fire emergency call 911; to report a wildfire in non-incorporated areas call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on your cellphone.

• All outdoor sprinkling is prohibited including newly seeded and sodded lawns. • Vegetable gardens, shrubs, trees and flowers, restricted to a hand-held container or a hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle, may be watered using a drip-irrigation system between 6 am to 10 am and 6 pm to 10 pm. (This does not include soaker, weeper hoses or micro-sprayers – drip irrigation only.) • No washing of vehicles, RVs and boats. • No washing of driveways, sidewalks, parking lots and exterior building surfaces. • No filling of swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs and garden pond water features. Since moving to Level 4 in July, overall use in the City has dropped significantly. For this time of the year, demand is down about 40%, an indication of how much water is used for watering lawns and how well residents are conserving. These water restrictions are intended to ensure the community receives an adequate supply of water through the next few months and also ensure sufficient reserves are available for emergency firefighting purposes. Additional water demands resulting from outdoor water use are the primary stressor on supply, which is why outdoor use is the target of this ban. Continued conservation now allows the City to bridge needs until the fall/winter rains. This is the first time the City has had to activate Level 4 and staff continues to adjust to this new operational mode, something not experienced - the converse of an extreme snow and ice control situation. All irrigation which can be shut off without causing permanent damage to assets has been shut down. The City’s website [Quicklinks/Water Conservation] includes resource links, FAQ’s, water conservation tips and City updates as well as information about the Team WaterSmart water saver contest. Residents with questions or concerns should call the operations department at 250 248-5412.

Things To Know • Fall Grant-in-Aid Applications - Non-profit organizations in the arts, cultural, recreational or social services fields are eligible to apply. An application and information on the program, policy and instructions may be obtained at City Hall or from the website [Mayor and Council/Grant-in-Aid Applications]. Deadline is 4 pm, August 29. • Banks and Forsyth Upgrades - The City’s engineering department has completed the tender evaluations for the Banks Avenue and Forsyth Avenue (between Finholm Street and Acacia Street) capital project and determined the tenders received are not within the approved project budget. At this time, the City is not in a position to award a contract for construction. The project will be re-evaluated and we expect to reissue the tender in the near future. We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause. • Parksville Beach Festival and the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Exhibition runs until August 16. Other major events include QF Festival of Lights Firewords (August 15), Quality Foods Children’s Sandcastle Competition and Parksville Kidfest (August 16), Friday and Saturday night concerts in the picnic shelter until August 15 as well as buskers in the Community Park gazebo most afternoons. More info at parksvillebeachfest.ca

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taff numbers are lean and it’s the summer. We get all that. However, there are some important pieces of business that are being pushed to the side in both Qualicum Beach and Parksville. The councils and staff in both communities are consumed with some big issues right now. The Qualicum Beach labour dispute took what we consider to be a wrong turn on Monday when the town council invited our reporter in for a chat about the labour dispute. Far be it for us to stop this kind of communication. They want to negotiate through the media, we will oblige, no problem. Is it a constructive way to get through an impasse? Doubtful. It often has the opposite effect, with sides digging in with even more fervour. We shall see. Meanwhile, the future of two parcels of high-profile land in the downtown village — the old bus garage and the old fire hall — remains in limbo. In Parksville, it’s all about the water treatment plant. Staff, we are told, are so consumed with this, other issues are being pushed aside. Like Qualicum Beach, Parksville has a high-profile section of taxpayer-owned land that sits vacant, seemingly without a plan or any direction. There was a public meeting scheduled for Aug. 27 about this parcel in Parksville, the attractive lot at the corner of Alberni Highway and Jensen Avenue. Last week, Coun. Sue Powell made a motion (passed unanimously) that postponed that public meeting. Curiously, she mentioned the Englishman River Water Service in the preamble to the motion about postponing that public meeting. We later asked the city about any connection between the two, because we could not conjure one up. Senior staff told us there really is no link between the two, except the ERWS/referendum issue is “consuming a lot of staff time and resources. We just don’t have the time to deal with it (the public meeting on the vacant lot) right now.” It seems both of these councils are paralyzed right now. Residents can decide whether the reasons for this paralysis are understandable and reasonable. Certainly a labour dispute is cause for paralysis, but what’s Parksville’s excuse? The sympathetic resident would look at these situations and come to the conclusion there’s no fat in the town and city halls around here — they’re lean operations. A less sympathetic voice might ask: ever hear of multi-tasking? — Editorial by John Harding

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ExpEct morE from mp I enjoyed John Harding’s recent editorial (MP Santa Claus) about the flurry of pre-election funding announcements by Conservative MP John Duncan, who is running for election in our local riding on behalf of Stephen Harper’s Conservative party. Harding suggested that Duncan had little choice but to schedule multiple announcements while being photographed handing over government cheques during a short period right before the election writ was dropped. After all, as Harding explained, he is too busy as the Conservative party whip to leave Ottawa. The fact is that Duncan was fourth highest among all Members of Parliament on the travel expense list in 2014-15. His dependent’s travel was the highest of all 308 MP’s in 2013-14. He certainly seems to have been travelling an awful lot given that, as Harding wrote, he is so darn busy back in Ottawa looking after the nation’s business. Most Canadians regard the delay of government funding until local Conservative MPs like Duncan can benefit in the same way they view the expenditure of millions of tax dollars on TV and radio commercials that are really thinly veiled political advertisements. Federal support is much needed by local groups and governments, as Harding pointed out in his editorial. But, these funds are allocated by Parliament and surely they should be made available in a timely manner rather than waiting until Duncan can position himself for a pre-election photo op. The recent announcement of child care benefits payments by Minister Pollievre while wearing a Conservative Party golf shirt was particularly inappropriate and contrary to Parliamentary rules. His statement that it was Christmas in July was just ignorant. We should expect more of our elected officials, Duncan included. Paul Kyba Qualicum Beach

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“The ball seems to be in their court — they took the keys and locked the door.” blaiNe Gurre, see story page a1

people became aware of our beautiful little town. So, what happened to put an end to our Thursday night market? I for one would have loved to have had the farmers market and the street market combine for the one evening a week, as well as looking forward to the regular Saturday market. More choices in a market equate to more people coming to shop and enjoy the evening. We recently holidayed in Penticton. We went to the Penticton Saturday street/farm market. We enjoyed the selection and the vibrancy, coming home with fresh farm products and some interesting crafts and goods. It is a very successful, fun, vibrant market with everyone working together to make it that way. Does Qualicum Beach not have that ‘working together’ attitude? It seems our neighbour, Parksville does. Carole Firth Qualicum Beach

No global warmiNg Regional District of Nanaimo Director Julian Fell is right when he questions the motives of David Suzuki’s Blue Dot Initiative (The NEWS, July 30). There are a lot of speculations about the motives of Suzuki and his foundation. He says many environmental things I believe he doesn’t understand. I believe Suzuki has no idea about climate but he says global warming exists and CO2 causes the climate change. Both are not proofed by anyone, but it is without question that climate change exists since the beginning of our earth, five billion years sgo. Global warming is not possible as approximately a quarter of the earth is cooling and three quarters are warming: The Russian Siberian winter 2013/14 was the coldest since weather was reported with more then 100 people dead, but not by global warming. It is not clear who is behind Suzuki and his foundation and who is paying. WilFried G. Weber Nanoose Bay

markEt variEty

rail booNdogglE

We looked forward to a Thursday night of music and browsing. Every year, the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association’s market became bigger and better, as

The North American dictionary defines boondoggle as: noun — work or activity that is wasteful or pointless, but gives the appearance of having value. Verb — to waste

money or time on unnecessary or questionable projects. It appears to me that the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) rail resurrection project might just be a boondoggle. Without a proper business plan or detailed prospectus open for public scrutiny, the project meanders along, year after year, providing ongoing entertainment, much like a tennis game, with taxpayer dollars as the tennis ball. The participating regional districts, oblivious to infrastructure costs or ongoing operating revenues necessary for this railway game to break even today, have no idea when or who may, or may not, get daily Via Rail service. The feds ($7.5 million) and the province ($7 million) appear sorry they even got into this game. However, our tax payer money ($20.4 million) is now all there, it’s all committed. It’s in the ball. The ball sits on the ground. Keep your eye on the ball. There is no referee. Who gets to serve first? Government solution: let’s skip the detailed business plan and go directly to the tendering process for the $20.4 million railroad upgrade work. That should keep the ICF busy for another five years while we get to keep the ball and play tennis. We can talk about tendering and operating costs later, love. reG NosWorthy Meadowood

lawN bowl thaNks The Parksville Lawn Bowling Club was a hive of activity in July. The club would like to thank The Royal Canadian Legion Mt. Arrowsmith Branch #49 and Ferguson Exteriors-Nanaimo for their sponsorship of the Men’s and Women’s Open Triples July 25-26. Also, thanks to Al Cameron and Bluenose Motors for their sponsorship in the Men’s Triples Classic. We’d like to recognize Quality Foods Parksville for its support of the Open Pairs Tournament. Finally, thanks to those club members who volunteered their time at Beachfest and raised money for the War Amps CHAMP program as well as the Oceanside Hospice Society, plus all the players who came from around the Island to our tournaments. Their support helps keep our club and community strong. Carol buCyK, ParKsville laWN boWliNG Club Parksville

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Send them to Because it makes the it’s important for plants grow. nature, but not when we’re on holiday. Danica Jovanovic Ottawa aDi Schranz Vienna

We need it badly with the level four drought. Kim JoneS Kelowna

We have had such a lack of it lately, rain’s the best. Joanne Dzierza Nanaimo

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7 days a week

Closed on Statutory Holidays

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Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Chops 8.80 per kg

1kg

Per

Canadian AA

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Canadian AA

Inside Round Marinating Steak

Flat Iron Grilling Steak

13.21 per kg

15.41 per kg

2 pack, 5.49 per kg

Per

Whole Frying Chicken

8.80 per kg

Sunrise Farms

Per

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Per

Grain Fed Free Run

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Selected, 179-519gr

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Lindsay

Olives

398ml

2$ for

Island Farms

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Fish

Per

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Croutons

for

2$ for

650gr

2$ for

Green Giant

Dorset Cereals

750gr

400-500gr

540-620gr

Frozen Vegetables

Valley Selections

Vanilla Plus Yogurt

Valley Selections

Muesli

2$ for

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Meat

Sunrise Farms

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Canadian AA

Inside Round Oven Roast

13.21 per kg

1kg

Locally Raised BC Poultry Grain Fed Free Run

Schneiders

Bacon

Schneiders

Wieners

375gr

Per

Schneiders

Juicy Jumbos

Selected, 375-400gr

Grill ‘Ems Fully Cooked Sausages

375-450gr

300-375gr

for

Chapman’s

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Baked Beans 398ml

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48ml

Water Enhancer PLUS A

Jelly Powder

Kraft Dinner

LICABL PP

2$ for

Happy Planet

Macaroni & Cheese 175-200gr

for

Jell-O

No Bake Real Cheesecake

Ketchup 1lt

Snowcrest

Kraft

Selected, 600gr

225gr-1lt

314gr

2$ for

LICABL PP

2$ for

Happy Planet

Cool Whip

Frozen Fruit

900ml

EES EF

3$ E.D. Smith

Fruit Smoothie

PLUS A

for

Jell-O

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1.75lt

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2$ BUY 1

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Soup

500-650ml

299

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125-150gr

Cheese

Haagen-Dazs

Chocolate Bar

Crackers

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100% Fruit Smoothie

118ml

Tropicana

450ml

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

Armstrong

320gr

Processed Cheese Product, 1kg

Natural Cheese Snacks

Pioneer Chips

Ginger Ale, Tonic or Club Soda

210gr

Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

12x355ml

Newman’s Own

Newman’s Own 415ml

PLUS A

LICABL PP

350ml

Reed’s

for for

Cracker Barrel

Kraft

Cheese Slices

Virgil’s

2lt

4x355ml

Del Monte

Real Fruit Frozen Juice Bar

for

Frozen Dessert

Drumstick

Assorted Sizes

LICABL PP

Christie or Nestle

Nestle

Sunrype

PLUS A

Kozy Shack

Beverage

Pudding

Perform G Thirst Quencher

1.36lt

624gr

6x355ml

Micro Brewed

499

LICABL PP

220-240gr

890ml

Chapman’s

LICABL PP

for

Christie

for

Bits & Bites

Original, 350gr

Christie

Ritz Crackers

500gr

LICABL PP

EES EF

Miracle Whip or Mayo

455ml

EES EF

Kraft

BBQ Sauce

4x355ml

EES EF

for

Original Ice Cream

Ginger Brew

600gr

EES EF

for

LICABL PP

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227gr

Value Size Granola Bars or Fruit Snacks

100’s

Gatorade

Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Planters

Dry Roasted Peanuts

272-552gr

Kraft

All Natural Dressing

Medium Salsa

Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty Crocker

Freeze Pops

12-15x355ml

EES EF

for

142gr

EES EF

Mr. Freeze or Crush

Pepsi, 7-Up or Mountain Dew

PLUS A

Melts Slices

PLUS A

Armstrong

PLUS A

Saputo

Shredded Cheese

for

2.63lt

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

PLUS A

Approx. 400gr

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175gr

Nestle

Skinny Cow Novelties

Assorted Sizes

12x50ml

2$ for

Pillsbury

Perogies

for

502.8ml

100-214gr

Puritan

Stew or Meatballs

454gr

4$ for

700gr

4$ for

LICABL PP

4$ for

Stagg

for

Primo

Chili

Ready To Serve Soup

Pasta

425gr

525-540ml

900gr

4$ for

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Sparkling Water Based Beverage

Crispy Minis

EES EF

Lasagna or Spaghetti

400gr

370-385gr

815-907gr

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Ice Cream Cup

1’s

125-150gr

Cheese

Haagen-Dazs

Chocolate Bar

Crackers

Faith Farms

100% Fruit Smoothie

118ml

Tropicana

450ml

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

Armstrong

320gr

Processed Cheese Product, 1kg

Natural Cheese Snacks

Pioneer Chips

Ginger Ale, Tonic or Club Soda

210gr

Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

12x355ml

Newman’s Own

Newman’s Own 415ml

PLUS A

LICABL PP

350ml

Reed’s

for for

Cracker Barrel

Kraft

Cheese Slices

Virgil’s

2lt

4x355ml

Del Monte

Real Fruit Frozen Juice Bar

for

Frozen Dessert

Drumstick

Assorted Sizes

LICABL PP

Christie or Nestle

Nestle

Sunrype

PLUS A

Kozy Shack

Beverage

Pudding

Perform G Thirst Quencher

1.36lt

624gr

6x355ml

Micro Brewed

499

LICABL PP

220-240gr

890ml

Chapman’s

LICABL PP

for

Christie

for

Bits & Bites

Original, 350gr

Christie

Ritz Crackers

500gr

LICABL PP

EES EF

Miracle Whip or Mayo

455ml

EES EF

Kraft

BBQ Sauce

4x355ml

EES EF

for

Original Ice Cream

Ginger Brew

600gr

EES EF

for

LICABL PP

ENJOY THE QF FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WITH THESE!

227gr

Value Size Granola Bars or Fruit Snacks

100’s

Gatorade

Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Planters

Dry Roasted Peanuts

272-552gr

Kraft

All Natural Dressing

Medium Salsa

Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty Crocker

Freeze Pops

12-15x355ml

EES EF

for

142gr

EES EF

Mr. Freeze or Crush

Pepsi, 7-Up or Mountain Dew

PLUS A

Melts Slices

PLUS A

Armstrong

PLUS A

Saputo

Shredded Cheese

for

2.63lt

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

PLUS A

Approx. 400gr

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175gr

Nestle

Skinny Cow Novelties

Assorted Sizes

12x50ml

2$ for

Pillsbury

Perogies

for

502.8ml

100-214gr

Puritan

Stew or Meatballs

454gr

4$ for

700gr

4$ for

LICABL PP

4$ for

Stagg

for

Primo

Chili

Ready To Serve Soup

Pasta

425gr

525-540ml

900gr

4$ for

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Sparkling Water Based Beverage

Crispy Minis

EES EF

Lasagna or Spaghetti

400gr

370-385gr

815-907gr

Bassili’s Best

Pizza Pops

Pizza Minis

499 Sparkling Ice

Quaker

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499

PLUS A

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5$ for

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Deli & Cheese

Natural Pastures

Medium

Deli Salad

Continental

Brie or Camembert Cheese

Traditional Irish Smoked Ham

• • • •

Fruit Greek Thai Sesame Potato & Egg

Per

100 gr

Sushi

German Cambozola Blue Cheese

Grimm’s

Ham with garlic, Lyona, Beer or Summer Sausage

9 Piece B.C. Roll

99 Medium

Vegetable Chop Suey

16 Piece Maki Platter

Available at select stores only.

Sila

Medium

Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls

300gr

995

Available at select stores only.

per 100gr

Salametti

Medium

Fried Rice

per 100gr

Seafood • Quality Foods

Fresh

Halibut Fillets

Coho Salmon Fillets

Per

100 gr

per 100gr

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Peruvian Scallops

Frozen or Previously Frozen

White Tiger Prawns

31/40 Size

Yuppy, Sierra, Manhattan, Hawaiian or Country Style Mix

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Per

100 gr

Cashews

150-200gr

¢ Per

100 gr

399

699

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Multigrain Bread

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600-675gr

99 8 pack

Fresh Fruit & Cream Croissant

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Strudel Bites

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6 pack

for

Dempster’s

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600gr

99 12 pack

2$ for

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8x55ml

6x113g or 650ml

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946ml

1kg

499

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Royale

Tiger Towel

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Pancake Mix

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199

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Silk

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1.47lt

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599

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6 pack

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2$ 12”

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Washington “Green Giant”

Romaine Hearts 3’s

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¢ Per

Fall Vegstarters

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2$ for

California Grown

Organic Red Flame Seedless Grapes 6.59 per kg

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Riverside Resort continues with upgrades Upgrade plans include work on the pool and a party room that will be ready in time for Grey Cup CARLI BERRY reporter@pqbnews.com

Riverside Resort and Campground in Qualicum Beach has been around for a long time, but just how long? Almost 75 years. The resort started out as a farm before it was bought and turned into a campsite. Later on, cabins were built and a pool was put in, explained Paul Trudeau, manager of the resort. The resort has had a variety of owners over the years, with the Kim family purchasing the resort in 2012, he said. All the floors and furniture have been re-done in the past few years, Trudeau said, with plans to upgrade the pool area this year with a new slide. There will also be upgrades to the two-person cabins and mini golf course so it will be open year-round. A party room is being installed on the second floor which will have a television and comfy couches. “It’ll be ready for the Grey Cup this year,” Trudeau said. He also said he hopes to have all the renovations completed in the next year so they’ll be ready for the 75 anniversary in 2017. Over the years, the resort has become accessible to the public as it begins to host events. “I think we’ve made it accessible for the public too… we do little community events.” The pool is open to the public, he said, as well as the mini golf being specifically open year-round for the community. In September, the resort will be hosting a barbecue, he said, and they plan to have more events open to the community. They also have food trucks this year. In terms of the atmosphere of the resort, Trudeau said “we’ve got business and energy and you know, kids running around.” Trudeau thinks the resort was able to stay open for almost 75 years because of the location.

Riverside Resort and Campground in Qualicum Beach will be celebrating 75 years of business in 2017. Above are resort manager Paul Trudeau and his son Maclaren.

“The area is such a beautiful spot and to have a campground so close to the beach I think was a real treat for everyone.”

The Island also has an appeal, he said. There’s “the draw to come to the Island, and then, you know, to come to Qualicum Beach has always been there…

All the RVing communities see it as a really special destination.” The resort is located at 3506 Island Hwy West.

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Healing labyrinth opens in Errington cemetery The labyrinth is a replica of a European design CARLI BERRY reporter@pqbnews.com

A new “healing” labyrinth had its official grand opening at the old St. Mary’s cemetary in Errington. The labyrinth is a replica of a European design called the Chartres Cathedral, according to Anglican minister Andrew Twiddy. The labyrinth is different from a maze, he said, because there’s “no dead ends.” There’s “one path to the centre,” Twiddy said, “you can’t get lost.” The labyrinth had it’s opening on Sunday, Aug. 9 where it was blessed at 12:30 p.m. Holly Carnegie Letcher designed the labyrinth for the cemetery as well as the colourful one in Parksville Community Park. She said mazes “are meant to trick and deceive,” while labyrinths are about self discovery. Twiddy said to start the labyrinth by placing one foot in front of the other and allowing all other thoughts to drift from the mind. “You can treat it as a big metaphor of course,” he said. He said there isn’t a set way to use the labyrinth, his recommendation is to “set an intention” before you start. It makes a difference in the heart and mind, he said. Labyrinths are historically

tied with spirituality, he said. “It influences me to guide the community.” The labyrinth has 11 rings and works its way from the outer rings to the center. “But it’s totally okay to have fun with it… you can jump on it, and run around.” Carnegie Letcher said there are a few steps she recommends for people to travel the labyrinth, “go in with no expectations, go in wide open.” She said to walk in and release all the worries of the mind, when coming to the center the mind should be open to listen and receiving and on the journey back should be a reflection of ones self. The labyrinth was designed as a temporary experiment and it took four hours to put together with 15 to 20 people. Twiddy said he wants to see how the labyrinth is received by the public before they build a permanent structure out of brick or similar material. Carnegie Latcher said “There are over 50 labyrinths on Vancouver Island.” So far, she said she has designed 10 on Vancouver Island including one in Milner Gardens and at the West Coast General Hospital. Labyrinths can be a part of healing, she said “the Labyrinth in a cemetery is a symbolic, safe, compassionate space to process and grieve the loss of a loved one or any loss in your life whether it be the loss of a job, your health, a relationship or an important role. It can be a very private and personal journey or you may want to walk the path with others. The Labyrinth path is also used to celebrate and honour your loved one.”

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From left to right, labyrinth designer Holly Carnegie Letcher, Rev. Andrew Twiddy and volunteer students Naady Mikihara and Miu Aoki help lay out the land for the new spiritual labyrinth, which celebrated its grand opening on Aug 9.

“As an Occupational Therapist, one of my goals is to create environments with community that facilitate mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health

and well being.” It is open seven days a week, Twiddy said, although he recommends not walking the labyrinth at night.

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Children aren’t the only ones who will be provided with an opportunity to participate in learning some drum beats and music skills. August is the month for World Music Workshops and this time adults will have a chance to learn music skills at the Err-

ington War Memorial Hall. On Sunday, Aug. 16 adults can learn traditional Japanese Taiko drumming. The class holds 12 drummers and it’s already full, Kim Longmuir, Arrowsmith recreation coordinator, said. The class is taught by Bonnie Soon, artistic director for Uzume Taiko located in East Vancouver, and the class will be provided with a student drum and sticks.

Soon has been teaching Taiko drumming for many years and is internationally known, Longmuir said. Soon’s goal is to bring people together and create a well-being, she said. The class costs $40 and runs from 3 to 4:30 p.m. It’s great way to get exercise, Longmuir said. The Taiko drumming uses a large Jap-

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William January (Bill) John KREACUL 27, 1930 – July 31, 2015 Bill passed away at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital due to an aggressive cancer. Predeceased by his loving wife Helen of 56 years on June 23, 2015, his parents John & Katherine Kreacul, sister Sophie & brother George. He is survived by sisters in-law Kay Moscrip and Joyce Zapisocki, brothers in-law Andrew (Irene) Zapisocki, Eugene (Grace) Zapisocki, Walter (Ollie) Zapisocki and 19 nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Drumheller, Alberta. During his young adult life, he worked in many vocations, which included farming, CN Rail and Canada Safeway. Finally he saw the “light” and trained to be an electrician. On June 6, 1959 he married Helen Zapisocki and resided in Edmonton. Bill and Helen moved to Parksville, BC in 1969 where he was self employed for many years as an electrical contractor. Bill also worked as a guard at the RCMP Detachment for 20 years. In retirement, Bill and Helen spent winters in Yuma, Arizona where Bill took up wood carving. He took great pride in his diamond willow walking sticks and won many 1st place ribbons in competitions. They sold their home in Parksville and lived full time in their new 5th wheel for several years making their summer residence in an RV park near Cassidy. In 2005 they returned to Parksville and settled into a new home. Bill was an avid gardener and generously shared the produce with friends and neighbours. Bill enjoyed happy hours with friends and relatives and often entertained us with his stories and jokes. A celebration of life will be held at Yates Funeral Home in Parksville on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

LESLIE WRIGHTSON June 1, 1944 – July 29, 2015

The family wish to announce the death of Leslie Wrightson on July 29, 2015. She faced her three and a half year struggle with cancer pragmatically, and always with a smile. A Time of Remembrance and Celebration of her Life will be held at Yates Funeral Home, 1000 Allsbrook Road Parksville BC on Saturday August 22, 2015 at 2:00PM The family, in lieu of flowers, requests donations be made to the Charity of your choice. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

Donald Edward Levirs

Sharon Kim Genoe

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Don from an aggressive form of cancer. Don will be missed forever by his wife Norma; sons Paul (Diane), Merlin (Tomomi); daughter Michelle (Shawn); grandchildren Shannon, Keith, Stephanie, Ayase, Rimika, James, Justin, Jordan, Brandon and Tyson. A Celebration of Life will be held at Branch 49 Legion Parksville on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to your local Hospice Society or Branch 149 Parksville Legion in Don’s memory.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sharon . She passed in the comfort of her home and with the love of her family around her. She leaves behind her spouse Rick, daughters Lindsey (Sean), Brittany (Tom), grandchildren Hannah, Grace, Jase, Mason and Cali. Her sister Debbie (Roland), brother Mark, and mom Robina, as well as many family and friends. Her strength, dignity, sense of humour and loving heart kept her and those around her strong. She was a courageous and determined woman who stayed true to her character. Heartfelt thanks to all those who stood by her side and help make her wish to stay home possible. Our gratitude goes out to Dr. Hugh Fletcher for your extra support and compassionate care. Celebration of Life will be held at Lighthouse Community Hall, Sunday August 16th at 3:00pm

August 3, 1934 – August 3, 2015

Helen Violet Rozek August 22, 1928 – August 1, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Violet Rozek. Helen was predeceased by her parents Harry & Mary, her brothers Joe, Mike, Henry & Gordon and her sister Trudy. She is survived by Paul, her loving husband of 65 years; her daughters Cheryl (Gordon) of Fernie, BC and Beverly (Carl) of Port Alberni BC; her grandchildren, Karla (Ian) of Fort St. John BC, Andrew (Helen) of Port Alberni BC, Blake of Fernie BC, Treena of Calgary AB and Paula of Moose Jaw SK; her sister-in-law Anita of Calgary AB; her brotherin-law Raymond of Killarny MB; and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was first and foremost a wife and mother. She loved to garden, play bingo, curl, and bowl. She was a member of the Legion for 31 years and a lifetime member of the Elks. She will be missed by all who knew her. No service by request. Donations in Helen’s name may be made to a charity of your choice. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

July 22, 1959 - August 2, 2015

MARRINGTON, Robert Gordon August 29, 1933 – July 25, 2015

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Robert “Bob” Gordon Marrington. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 38 years, Lorraine, and his daughter Kelly. He is survived and dearly missed by his daughter Kristene, sonsin-law Fred (Kristene) and Ray (Kelly), grandsons Sean and Scott, great-granddaughter Avaline, brothers John and Raymond, and sisters Joan and Lorraine. Bob was a steelworker for almost 35 years, loved to travel, fish, and “putter in the garden” but his greatest joy was his family. A memorial will be held at Ocean View Memorial Park in September, date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Foundation will be gratefully accepted: donate. bccancerfoundation.com (Bob Marrington).

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

LOST AND FOUND

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

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NOTICE OF MEETING

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Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation will be holding a Special General Meeting on Wednesday, 19 August 2015 at 5:00 p.m. to amend By-laws. This meeting will be held in the office of Brent Johnson, CGA Ltd. 691 Beach Rd.

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IN MEMORIAM

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CHILDREN

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

IN MEMORIAM

DAVID ORLAN RYE

FOUND - Set of Keys on Northwest Bay Rd. week of July 27-Aug 2. Call PQB News to identify or drop by.

January 1, 1961August 12, 2005

LOST iPHONE 4s in black life proof case. likely on Holland Creek Trail. (250)248-8581.

It has been 10 years since we had to say good-bye.

LOST - Orange & White Cat from Park Sands Resort on July 30 (Thursday). Very scared of people. Do not approach. Contact 250-889-4940 or 250-889-4941 if you know whearabouts or spotted.

With love: Darla, Mom & Dad, Sharon, Dan and families

LOST: RING, gold dome, on July 30 near Craig St., Middleton Ave. Substantial reward. Call 250-752-7284.

Remembering & Missing You Always

PRE-SCHOOLS LIVE in caregiver needed Supervise and care for children in employerâ€™s residence and may reside in employerâ€™s home, toddler and pre teen child. Cook meals. Drive children to and from appts. Watch children when parents travel, Please email lpicardcfc@gmail.com for further information

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DEATHS

April 4th, 1935 - August 1st, 2015

â€œA pure light has flickered and gone out. To know him was to love him and that was his effect on everyone.â€? Michael died peacefully surrounded by family early Saturday morning, August 1st during the Blue Moon. He lived a full and remarkable life. Born in Egypt, and internationally raised, Michael was at home wherever he lived, making lifelong friends who loved and respected him. Trained in the navy as a young man, he never lost his passion for the sea and new horizons. A lover of God, he opened his heart and home to countless people, most notably at the Levant Study Centre in Cyprus with Stephanie, his wife of 35 years. Michael was a longtime educator who never lost his passion for ideas and who embraced all life had to offer. He is survived by his wife, six children, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. We are grateful for the respite and compassionate care given to Michael and his family at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Palliative Care Unit. A â€˜Celebration of Lifeâ€™ for Michael will be held at a future date. Please contact Deborah Wood Whitley at djww57@shaw.ca for more information.

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Required for The Anglican Parish of St. Mark. This is a permanent part-time position with benefits. Candidates should enjoy working with people, have strong interpersonal skills, be proficient in all Microsoft programs, and have experience with Quicken and other financial programs. Knowledge of church procedures would be beneficial.

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Application deadline: August 24th, 2015 Apply with resume, Attention Treasurer to: The Anglican Parish of St. Mark 138 Hoylake Road West, Qualicum Beach

Duties Include:Meal prep, errands, housekeeping and transportation. Applicants must have a desire to work with seniors. Excellent communication skills are essential. Reliable vehicle, a cell phone and a positive attitude are a must. We require a criminal record check, drivers abstract and a physicianâ€™s waiver upon hiring. Applicants must be able to work various shifts.

Bartenders

Now required for The French Creek Marine Pub. Must be available for all shifts & have Serving it right. Experience is preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

We are looking for candidates who are available to work various shifts including part time, full time, mornings, days, evenings, and weekends for various positions and departments:

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

APPLIANCES

HOUSES FOR SALE

STORAGE

FOR GREAT Rates call Buds Handyman Service. Gutter and yard cleaning, yard maintenance, exterior painting, junk removal. No job too small! Call Rob for your free quote today, (250)739-2223. IF YOU HAVE BETTER THINGS TO DO than to worry about those little jobs around the house you didnâ€™t get to yet, call me. I can install those new taps, sinks, toilets and light fixtures for you. Whatever needs doing, I can help. Reasonable rates. VITO: 250-240-9613.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372.

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

GARDENING

ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-947-0572. Danâ€™s Clean-up & Haul Away Service. Truck for hire. Call Dan @ 250-228-3364 WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Also, small engine repair. Bondable. 250-752-1639.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AV Construction Services. Renovations & home repairs. Large & small projects welcome. Wealth of knowledge in all aspects of residential construction. Enjoy innovative designs & solutions. Provider of quality craftsmanship in Ocean Side for over 14 years. Call Alan (250)927-8799

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

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

AUCTIONS ONLINE AUCTION COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENTOPENS WED AUG 12 - CLOSES WED AUG 19......... COMMISSARY BAKERY & STEAM EQUIPMENT incl. Doyon Bakery & Cleveland Steam Equipment, Pizza Oven, Electric Convection Ovens, Dishwashers, Canopies, Freezers, Coolers, Fryers, Ranges, sinks AND MORE!!!!! View Weekdays 9am to 4pm @Active Auction Mart - Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC--- view ONLINE & REGISTER to BID @www.activeauctionmart.com --- Tel: 604-371-1190 email: buyit@activeauctionmart.com

GARAGE SALES Fairwinds Community Huge Garage Sale Nanoose Place Community Centre 2925 Northwest Bay Rd Sat, August 15- 9:00-3:00pm All proceeds to: AIDS ORPHANS IN MALAWI

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

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

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

AIR CONDITIONER, sits on floor with outside vent or use in window, $475, like new. Call (250)248-7383.

PAINTING

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.

A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Spring is Here! Give your home a fresh new look & go from drab to fab! Book early to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310. â€œLITTLE AZTECâ€? PaintingProfessional. Good rates. Free quote. Joseâ€™ (250)594-6611. M OXFORD Home/Commercial Renoâ€™s & Painting. Decks, Sheds, Hardwood & Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guaranteed. Fully insured. (250)228-5204.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

STEEL BUILDINGS. â€œSummer madness sale!â€? All buildings, all models. Youâ€™ll think weâ€™ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE BEAUTIFULLY Executive Home for sale. Granite throughout; cherry cabinetry; 9ft ceiling; heated floors; steam shower; jet tub etc. 90 ft deep back yard organic gardens fruit treeâ€™s. Total spent upgrading $500,000. Asking $423,000 OBO For app. contact Vince @250-954-7534

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

MOILLIET MANOR Clean, Quiet, Secure Senior Oriented Elevator Community Room Wait List Available

SOLUTIONS FOR LIFE

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SUITES, LOWER

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EXECUTIVE 2 Bedroom Suite for Rent, 222 East Island Hwy, Parksville. $1,350/month,1 bath, 1150sq.ft, in-suite laundry, 1 car parking, balcony, video intercom system, storage, close to bus route/amenities. Available September 1st. For more details call Blair at 250-729-8403 or email blair@midisland.coop

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TRANSPORTATION

COTTAGES

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

QUALICUM BEACH: waterfront 2 bdrm cottage, furnished, wood insert, electric heat, NS/NP. Sept-June. $850 + utils. Call 250-756-6006.

1975 TRIUMPH Tr6. Beautifully restored to immaculate condition. Few kmâ€™s on 3 yr rebuild. May be seen on Pym beside RCMP serious offers considered. 250-927-0844 Andy

Errington - Quiet 2 bdrm with decks on acreage. Suitable for 2. $725/mo. Call Alyce. 250607-8886

FRENCH CREEK: Bright 1 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D, D/W. $1,100 incldâ€™s water/hydro. Call Rob (587)644-0489.

OFFICE/RETAIL Retail / Professional Location for Lease in Qualicum Beach. 865 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road. Phone 250 248 6504

RV PADS ANOTHER RV PAD near Parksville, utils included. $450. Call 250-228-4097. QUALICUM BAYPrivate acreage, all hook-ups, & sat. TV $400. incl. Lotâ€™s of space. (250)937-2885.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

ELDER CARE â€˘ Qualified Care Giver Team â€˘ Respite Care â€˘ Palliative Care â€˘ 24 hr Care â€˘ Private Beds â€˘ Out Calls â€Śand more!

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NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE Seat Repairs, Vinyl Tops, Convertibles, Carpets, Headliners, Motorbike Seats

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CARS 1995 CAMERO Z28 Summer fun T-top, 135,000 km, fully loaded. $6500. Call 250-5861565.

Photo shoots also available!

MOTORCYCLES Electric Moped - Motorino XPE 2015. Under 600 km. Excellent condition. $1400 obo. Contact: Jae @ 250-802-8697

ROOMS FOR RENT PARKSVILLE: ROOM for rent in house, incldâ€™s internet and cable vision. Looking for mature person. $400/mo. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Call 1-250-891-8080.

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AUTO SERVICES

HOMES FOR RENT ERRINGTON: 3 bdrm, newly renoâ€™d, wood/elec. heat, fenced yard (good for children or small dog). $975/mo. Avail. Sept. 1. Call (250)724-5537.

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QUALICUM- bachelor suite w/shared bath only. Incld utils, phone, wi-fi, W/D. Rural, need car. $475. (250)594-6611.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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Sports &Rec

Do you have local sports news? contact: Tyson Taylor, Sports Reporter email: sports@pqbnews.com phone: 250-951-3809

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BaseBall

Royals season over, but still playing Parksville Royals are headed to Yorkton, Saskatchewan to represent this province T yson Taylor

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With the BCPBL season all wrapped up, the Quality Foods Parksville Royals have transformed to represent British Columbia at the Western Canadian Championships in Yorkton, Saskatchewan later this month. Playing in the tournament as a U-18 team, the Royals will see all of their players from their team this season taking part in the tournaWe’re not sure if we’ll be ment plus the addition of able to get one more player Nanaimo Pirates catcher or not, if we did we’re hopand former Royal Chris ing to pick up a pitcher Vlaj. “As of right now we’ve Dave Wallace got 17 players,” Royals head coach Dave Wallace said. “We picked up Chris, who is a catcher and can play in the infield as well, so he’ll help us out where we need it.” “We’re not sure if we’ll be able to get one more player or not, if we did we’re hoping to pick up a pitcher, but we’ll see what happens over these next two weeks.” Once the Royals return from playing as Team B.C. in Saskatchewan, it’s straight into the Fall Ball league, which kicks off on August 26 and runs through to October. The Royals will have a good mixture of players looking to return next season and players looking to earn a future roster spot with the Royals.

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Hayden Scheck and the Quality Foods Parksville Royals are taking a quick break, as they’ll represent Team B.C. at the Western Canadian Championships in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, before kicking off Fall Ball on August 26.

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Michelle Waters prepares for SFU golf season T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

It’s been a summer spent on the golf course for Qualicum Beach’s Michelle Waters as she prepares for her second year at Simon Fraser University. Waters, who graduated from Kwalikum Secondary School just a few years ago, will enter her second season with the SFU women’s golf team looking to showcase her game after spending the majority of her summer out on the links at Pheasant Glen back home in Qualicum Beach. “I’ve been out there every day,” Waters said. “I haven’t taken off more than a few days and when I’m out there, I’m ei-

ther getting in a round of golf or better place going in to this to excel and that’s only going son, because you’ve got schoolpractising on the range and the year. I know that if I miss a shot, to help me with my position on work and exams to have to putting green.” I know where I’m going to miss the team and to grow as an in- worry about. Plus I’m able to Heading into her second it and that takes a lot of fear out dividual. Plus we’ve added an get myself where I need to go season, Waters is hoping to of the equation and allows me extra tournament to our sched- thanks to having a car.” bring more to to swing more ule this year too, which should “I didn’t have that option I think I’m mentally in a be fun.” her team this freely.” last year and had to rely on Waters has seen the differ- teammates for getting me to time around as better place going into this There have year. she’s got her been some ad- ence between her training this the course and the range when Michelle Waters ditions to the summer compared to last sum- I needed to get some work in.” first year ofuniversity under SFU Clan’s mer, most notably due to the To cap it all off, Waters even her belt. women’s golf fact that she’s been at it all sum- managed to accomplish some“I’m expecting more from team for this upcoming year mer but there are other factors thing she’s never done on the myself,” Waters said. “Last year and Waters knows it’s going to that play into it as well. course until now. was a time where I didn’t feel be competitive to see who will “It feels like I have more free“I had an ace on the 11th at as confident as I could have get the playing time in tourna- dom,” Waters said. “Just being Pheasant Glen,” Waters said been. I didn’t play that much ments for the team. able to get out there to practice proudly. “Pretty cool to be “Hopefully it pushes every- and play whenever I want with- able to finally get one. That’s before the start of my first year and I was missing a lot of shots one,” Waters said. “I know for out having to worry about any- been the biggest highlight of The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, August 11, 2015 myself, it makes me want to thing.” I don’t normally miss.” the summer forwww.pqbnews.com me, withoutA27a “I think I’m mentally in a push myself that much more “It’s tough through theYour seadoubt!” community. Your classifieds. The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, August 11, 2015

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Brooke Starkey is recovering after dangerous mishap T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

Things can change in a moment while riding on the back of a bull, as Qualicum Beach’s Brooke Starkey found out the hard way. Starkey, a 21-year-old currently living in Alberta, was tossed to the ground and the bull she was riding stepped directly on her chest. Two collapsed lungs, a bruised heart, a small spleen laceration and four fractured ribs later, Starkey has since returned to her parents’ home in Qualicum Beach. “It was an eye opener,” Starkey said. “It was pretty scary at first but there were some good people taking care of me as soon as it happened and things turned out for the better after everything settled down.” She was taking part in the Blue Dust Diesel competition trying to earn a spot at a four day camp at Professional Bull Riding (PBR) co-founder Cody Lambert’s Texas ranch. “The timing for the injuries wasn’t the best,” Starkey said. “It would have been really cool to be a part of all of that and be able to head down to Texas for that camp but unfortunately it wasn’t in the cards for me after I took that fall.” For now, she’s recovering well and is looking forward to getting back to training. “Yeah, I’m going to be back out there,”

Starkey said. “It was a scary thing and at first, I really thought about not doing this anymore. But it’s part of what we do, we know that the danger is always there with such a strong and powerful animal. But I’m going to get back in there and ride again, for sure.” Starkey got involved with riding at an early age and spent two years in an equine program at university in Olds, Alberta. “It’s opened up a different world for me,” she said. “I feel right at home when I’m out there riding. I was a bit of a shy kid growing up and being able to go out and ride like this was something that really made me happy. It’s allowed me to really build confidence in myself, both with riding and in life. It’s great to see how you can get a good ride in and once you do, it feels really good. I love it because it’s a rush and I get to feel something that I don’t really feel with too many things in life.” Starkey is thankful for the support around her and knows that she’s fortunate to have walked away from a scary scenario. “It’s nice to have so many people being supportive,” Starkey said. “I’ve had lots of support from friends and family about this as a career and there was even more support from people just wishing me well in my recovery. I feel very fortunate with the way it’s all turned out.”

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Oceanside Minor Lacrosse is looking for new players this Saturday, August 15. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. at Springwood Field in Parksville, and Oceanside Minor Lacrosse is putting on a skills and drills day (from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.) for all players ages seven and up. “It’s an exciting game,” OML coach Cam Miller said. “We’re encouraging

anyone that might be interested to come to this session and learn more about the game of field lacrosse. We’ve had teams in the past in the Oceanside area and we’d love to kick start it all again.” With no field lacrosse last year, OML is pushing hard to re-start the game. Anyone looking to join or wanting more information can visit the Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association website at www. oceansidelacrosse.com.

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On March 22, 1922 the Errington War Memorial Hall was officially opened and according to a Times Colonist story in March 1955, this was the beginning of community theatre in the area. “The Errington Drama Club of the early days was succeeded in 1934 by the ECHO Playmakers (the initials standing for Errington, Coombs, Hilliers and Others, as members were drawn from all the neighbouring districts.” The group disbanded at the beginning of the Second World War. In 1946, the EDA Players’ Club was organized and in 1947 the first Mid-Island Drama Festival was held in the Errington Hall (for 11 years until it moved to Courtenay). In 1961 a new group, Little Mountain Theatre Club was formed. Between 1970 – 1974, the “all-inclusive” name from the 1930’s was brought back – hence ECHO Players today. “From time to time, there have been more talent and enthusiasm than one club could handle” and other theatre groups formed in the area. “Each group, in its own unique way, has swept up community members into an energetic and creative enterprise, and has taken audiences on a thrilling, absorbing and inventive ride.” ECHO Players formally became a society in 1974 when the opportunity to purchase the Village Theatre came along. The Village Theatre first opened as a movie theatre on July 29, 1949 and by 1974 needed a lot of work. A core group of volunteers had a vision of creating a home for live theatre performances. With grass roots fund raising and community support they met a tight deadline to purchase and then renovate the Village Theatre so it was ready to host the North Island Zone Drama Festival in the Spring of 1975. Renovations proceeded alongside practices for their Festival entry. This month ECHO Players is celebrating the completion of 40 years

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of “challenging themselves to move forward in the areas of artistry, finance, administration and facilities.” Their volunteer members have put on countless plays and are rightfully proud of its record for excellence in local performances and festivals over the years. “In keeping with its mandate to provide quality entertainment, ECHO Players has endeavoured to make the Village Theatre available to the community whenever possible. As you can see from the photo, they also participated in community activities and still do. Several of their members will be storytelling at the upcoming Museum Children’s day on August 15. On the occasion of the group’s 25th Anniversary they stated -“ What are our hopes, dreams and wishes for the next 25 years? Our first is to continue to surprise, stimulate and entertain

you with our theatrical offerings. Our next dream is to achieve a complete face-lift for the front of the Village Theatre.” This they have done. Not only do they continuously put on performances to delight patrons, from the beginning they have made physical improvements to the interior and exterior of the building and their equipment. This takes a lot of dedication, planning, fundraising, active volunteers, donor support and productions that draw full houses. In addition they have documented their history in writing and through photos. Sincere thanks to Eileen Butts for sharing the material for this column! Watch for their production of “Calendar Girls” coming in October. Be sure to congratulate everyone involved with ECHO on their Anniversary and many thanks for being such a vital part of our community.

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