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Rent is pricey in Parksville More than half of renters here spend more than 30% of income AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

A new Canadian Rental Housing Index shows more than half of renters in Parksville spend more than 30 per cent of their income on rent. The first ever national index published by a national group of housing and financial organizations including groups like the B.C. NonProfit Housing Association and Vancity credit union breaks down data for more than four million rental households, covering 30 per cent of all housing. “The number one pocketbook issue for Canadians is housing affordability, and that pocketbook is getting squeezed,” said Tony Roy, chief executive officer of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association, calling for more government action. The index breaks Statistics Canada data on 800 communities into an interactive online map which includes Parksville and the Regional District of Nanaimo but not Qualicum Beach. It shows Parksville and the RDN with 51 and 53 per cent respectively, spending more than 30 per cent on accommodation, a threshold Statistics Canada uses to determine housing affordability. Nationally 40 per cent of renters spend more than 30 per cent. Parksville mayor Marc Lefebvre previously said “availability” is the biggest problem with rental accommodations in the city. “Affordable housing is a tough nut to crack,” he said, stopping short of connecting the rental availability and cost to economic opportunity in the city. See ‘A CRISIS LEVEL OF SPENDING’, page A8

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A Qualicum Beach man is facing stiff charges for allegedly guiding without a licence, stemming from three separate incidents occurring over the last 18 months. Crown Council approved three charges against the man, conservation officer Stuart Bates told The NEWS on Tuesday. See FINES, JAIL TIME POSSIBLE, page A8

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Three B.C. Wheelchair Sports Association athletes — including Parksville-Qualiucm MLA Michelle Stilwell — have been selected to compete at the 2015 International Paralympic Committee World Championships in Qatar October 21-31. Stilwell is not only the Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation and an MLA, but she’s also a multiple Paralympic gold medalist and world record-holder. At the last IPC World Championships, she won three gold medals. The other athletes from B.C. headed to Qatar are Tristan Smyth (Lake Country) and Nathan Dewitt (Surrey). — NEWS Staff

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Moni Khan is walking 65 km from Ladysmith to Parksville this weekend to raise money for Doctors Without Borders. “I am trying to raise funds to provide for medical care as well as an awareness as to the crisis that is happening around the world,” she said by e-mail. She is doing the solitary walk as part of the Sept. 15- Oct. 15 Walk Without Borders Challenge in support of the international charitable organization that provides medical assistance to people in need around the world. Contact Khan at mejbien@yahoo.com or donate by searching her name at WalkWithoutBorders.ca. She said the need is ongoing and people can donate any time. — NEWS Staff

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In what police are calling “a sick crime of opportunity” an urn worth $2,500 was stolen from a Parksville cemetery. Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman confirmed it was empty. On July 20 a brass urn decorated with three dolphins was pried out of its concrete housing underneath a memorial bench on the grounds of Yates Funeral Service. As no leads have come forward, Mounties are calling on the public for help. “Police do not feel it is random,” Foreman told The NEWS in an e-mail Tuesday. “It was presumably a sick crime of opportunity due to

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the fact that it was expensive metal that was fairly easily removed.” Foreman said the urn was the only item stolen at Yates Funeral Service on July 20 and nothing else was damaged on the grounds. He said the urn is “priceless to the family of the deceased in which it was dedicated.” Oceanside RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying who is responsible for this crime with the ultimate goal of being able to return the missing urn to the family. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477.

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FEDERAL ELECTION ISSUE: THE NATIONAL DEBT

Is there a fix for $616B debt? Courtenay-Alberni candidates share their views on this growing problem JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

How many water systems could be upgraded, how many more surgeries performed, how many things could a federal government do with an extra $26 billion a year in its coffers? Canada’s national debt sits at roughly $616 billion, according to the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation (CTF). In the year 2000, it was roughly $550 billion. In 1990, it was about $336 billion. While the national debt — and what the parties propose to do about it — isn’t likely to be considered a sexy issue for TV news or Twitter, the CTF says it believes it’s something Canadian voters should consider when they mark their ballot in the federal election on Oct. 19. “It’s important because I don’t think a lot of people realize we spent $26 billion on interest payments on the debt last year,” said CTF federal director Aaron Wudrick. “The sooner we pay off the debt the sooner we will be able to use the interest money on other priorities.” John Duncan is the Conservative candidate in the Courtenay-Alberni riding that includes Parksville Qualicum Beach. He has been an MP in the ruling party for a decade. “Prior to the financial meltdown of 2008, the Conservative government paid down on the debt, we then responded to the greatest financial meltdown since the Great Depression and now we have returned to a balanced budget,” Duncan told The NEWS. “We have come a long way to make sure our economy is protected by a balanced budget so that we are ready to face whatever comes our way. Canada posted a $5 billion surplus for the first three months of this fiscal year, which ensures that we are on track to balance the budget this year.” New Democractic Party candidate Gord Johns said Prime Minister Ste-

phen Harper has chosen $60 billion in tax giveaways for big corporations and millions more in tax breaks for CEOs and subsidies to oil companies. Johns said Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has chosen to continue Harper’s tax giveaways. “New Democrats have different priorities — we’re going to make corporations pay their fair share instead of saddling future generations with more debt,” said Johns. “(NDP Leader) Tom Mulcair’s plans to stimulate the economy by investing in $15 a day childcare, breaking up gridlock with major investments in public transit and infrastructure and lifting thousands of seniors out of poverty are fully-costed and do not rely on expanding the national debt.” Duncan said he doesn’t believe that strategy will work. “It makes no sense to propose major new spending, which the NDP and Liberals have proposed to put us back into deficit, raise taxes and add to our national debt,” said Duncan. Green Party candidate Glenn Sollitt said his party is committed to fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets, with an aim to reducing the national debt. “The Green Party Platform is founded upon a five-year, fully-costed and reviewed budget that targets debt reduction of over $30 billion,” said Sollitt. “Specifically, debt reduction will be obtained through measures including elimination of some industrial tax credits and subsidies, closing tax haven loopholes, increasing large corporate taxes and reducing government advertising. I support a disciplined schedule to gradually pay down the debt while maintaining public services and programs that meet immediate social and environmental needs.” Liberal Party candidate Carrie Powell-Davidson said her party’s team has what it takes to tackle the growing national debt. “The Liberal Party has the right team, made up of the right people to take on the vacuum that has been left by the Conservative government,” said Powell-Davidson.

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“There is a reason why Canada has a federal government; it is not to be an idle observer of the passing scene but to do something about it when there are problems. This is how a Liberal government will approach the massive debt Canada has accumulated over the years, a problem that requires an immediate, real plan for change.” Barbra Biley is the Marxist-Leninist Party candidate in Courtenay-Alberni and she suggested additional ways to raise revenue and direct the

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The Oceanside Women’s Business Network (OWBN) is hosting the inaugural Beehive networking event on October 3. According to a news release issued by OWBN, it’s expected to draw around 200 business women from the central Vancouver Island region and beyond. It will be held at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. The Beehive event consists of networking, business training, and a trade fair, all in a fun, facilitated format to create a successful environment for lead generation. Attendees will gain the confidence and know-how to get sales leads and turn them into revenue. Sue Clement, of Success Coaching in Vancouver, will facilitate a group-networking activity, and provide valuable training, at the event. She will share her best networking strategies to help women deepen their business relationships. Attendees will learn how to ask for referrals, and follow up on the

sales leads they receive that day. “Women get so disillusioned with networking because they don’t see results,” said Clement. “This Beehive event delivers a proven formula to teach women how to properly ask for referrals, and set them up for future networking success.” Registrants don’t have to be a member of a women’s business network to attend. “Networking groups focus on relationships and referrals at a local level,” explained Barb Ashcroft, OWBN president. “We want to help our members, and other business women, to expand and get exposure in other markets.” OWBN is working with the Nanaimo WBN, and the Comox Valley WBN to promote the event. They have also received some monetary support from the Regional District of Nanaimo, who recognizes the ladies’ attempts to help build economic improvements in the area. For more information about this women’s business event, and to buy tickets, visit the OWBN website at www.OWBN. ca/Beehive. —Submitted By Oceanside Women’s Business Network

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Oceanside Women’s Business Network (OWBN) members and executive Joyce Tihnion, Bonnie Chomica, Tamara Harrison, Permelia Parham and president Barb Ashcroft set up a booth at Thursday’s Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce meeting hosted at Tigh-Na-Mara. The women were promoting OWBN’s upcoming Beehive networking event on October 3 at the PCCC.

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Hot off their re-launch of the airshow this summer, The Parksville Qualicum Aero Club is hosting its annual COPA for Kids flights Oct. 3. The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) event offers kids age eight to 17 a free 20-minute flight, along with a talk about the theory of flight and a classic pre-flight aircraft inspection. “A number of the club’s experienced pilots will be on hand to give the kids a memorable day at the airport,” said organizer Paul Connor. Organized by COPA volunteers, last year’s event started amid a bit of a storm, but the weather cleared nicely for the 26 children who got to enjoy a great day and flight around Qualicum Beach. In small groups the young people attended local helicopter pilot Greg Waltz’s ground school and were taken for a flight by pilots Matt St. Arnaud, Jim Hannibal and Connor, followed by hot dogs and stories. More than 150 chapters across the country take part in the annual program, which

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He confirmed one of the offenses is alleged to have occurred in the Nahmint River in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. The accused’s first appearance in Port Alberni court is slated for Oct. 14. Under section 49(1) of the Wildlife Act, all angling guides are required to hold a licence which must be renewed annually. “The purpose of this is to aid in monitoring angling,” Bates explained. “They’re required to report the number of angling days and their catches.” Bates said an investigation was launched into the accused’s river fishing behaviour after being tipped off nearly two years ago.

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“We’re trying to encourage people who hire (fishing) guides to ask for their licence,” said Bates, advising people to “be leery of paying in cash.” On a first conviction, Bates said a person can be fined up to $100,000 and one year in jail or both for unlicensed guiding. On each subsequent conviction, Bates said a person can be fined a minimum of $2,000 and a maximum of $200,000 and two years in jail or both. He confirmed a person who unknowingly hires an unlicensed guide would not face charges. None of the allegations have been proven in a court of law.

‘A crisis level of spending’

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compared to 19 per cent nationally and 15 per cent in Parksville. The index calls this “a crisis level of spending.” While the index highlights well known affordability issues in major cities, it points to a problem in many small communities. “The health of all communities is dependent on affordable rental housing, and the Canadian Rental Housing Index underscores the need for new investments,” said Linda Morris, Vancity senior vice-president.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Land Exchange

The City of Parksville is the registered owner in fee simple of land legally described as: Lot 6, District Lot 125 and Block 564, Nanoose District, Plan VIP60816 (1220 Island Highway East). Gebhard Investments is the registered owner in fee simple of land legally described as: Lot 1, District Lot 125, Nanoose District, Plan 9457 (1209 Island Highway East). The Council of the City of Parksville intends to exchange those parts of Lot 6 including within the boundaries of Lot A, Plan EPP54585 for that part of Lot 1 included within the boundaries of Lot B, Plan EPP54585; Gebhard Investments wishes to exchange the Gebhard Exchange Parcel for the City Exchange Parcel as shown on the map below. The purpose of the land exchange is to adjust the common property line from two fragmented, triangular sections of City owned land separated by a privately owned piece of property to create a more functional rectangular City property. This will provide the Heritage Mall at 1209 Island Highway East with frontage onto Northwest Bay Road which will allow for safer customer access and egress. DEBBIE COMIS Corporate Officer This notice is pursuant to section 26 of the Community Charter.

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HONOURING MARK: More than a dozen members of the Qualicum Beach Fire Department helped town council honour Mark Watson’s 25 years with the department. Watson — who is also well known for his work at Quality Foods — was presented with a plaque and wood carving. Above from left are Chief Darryl Khose, Mayor Teunis Westbroek, Watson and Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer.

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Airport noise discussed

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This may be one of the issues that arises when the town does its airport master plan

tomers trying to make business connections.” Documents provided to council by the group from the three main commercial airlines using the airport (Orca, KD and Pacific Coastal) show one daily KD Air flight scheduled out of the airAUREN RUVINSKY port at 6:45 a.m. writer@pqbnews.com The group’s material also shows the many A delegation presented a petition and asked flights out of Vancouver and suggests “with such Qualicum Beach town council to restrict early a variety of times and flights available, it is easy morning airport noise. to make a connection when flying from Quali“We request that a noise abatement proce- cum Beach; 6:45 a.m. flights are not necessary.” dure (NAP), restricting hours of operation beA provided partial list of early morning tween 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., be reinstated… as and noisy takeoffs and landings only lists the soon as possible,” said John Webb, speaking for 6:45 a.m. flight and lists some particularly noisy the informal group at council events at various times of day. Monday night. The town has a general One aspect was to make it Webb said the current “night noise bylaw which restricts more financially self restrictions” are only a local “noise which disturbs or tends sustaining, because regulation, not enforceable by to disturb the quiet, peace, nobody wants to pay for Transport Canada. It restricts rest, enjoyment, comfort, or it even though it acts as aircraft between 10 p.m. and convenience of any person or a regional airport. The 6 a.m. persons in the neighbourhood other is to address things “This means aircraft can like operating hours, noise or vicinity,” between 8 p.m. take off or land as early as 6 and 7 a.m. complaints, runoffs and a.m. and make noise even earThe town, which owns changes to the facility. lier,” Webb said. We’re ahead of that game. and manages the airport, reBOB WEIR But after the meeting, Bob ceived a Regional District of Weir, town director of engiNanaimo Northern Communeering and airport manager, nity Economic Development told The NEWS the town just grant to redo the airport masreceived news of a new NAP. ter plan. “A new Transport Canada inspector came “One aspect was to make it more financialin and he declared our old NAP not compliant ly self sustaining, because nobody wants to and was not enforceable,” Weir said of the old pay for it even though it acts as a regional airpolicy. port,” Weir said. “The other is to address things “We have been working for two years to get like operating hours, noise complaints, runoffs an enforceable NAP in place and on Sept. 3, I and changes to the facility. We’re ahead of that got confirmation that I did have that in place,” game.” he said. He said the process will include public conThe new NAP restricts flights during the sultation, but said it was off schedule due to the same 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. time, except makes it recently ended labour lockout. enforceable by Transport Canada and allows The group delivered the petition signed by medevac and “prior permission” flights. 169 people, which Webb said wasn’t an extenWeir said the change from 7 to 6 a.m. “was sive canvass, but a sampling of neighbourhoods at the request of the operators and a lot of cus- across the town.

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Changing laws

t really is a shame how governments get stuck on past practices, seemingly unable to react to new realities. Bylaws, and laws in general, are in place for good reason. However, they can also become outdated, foolish or even downright discriminatory. There was a time when women couldn’t vote. There was a time and place when slavery was legal. These were laws that needed to be changed. It should not have to take street marches or civil war to change outdated bylaws in Vancouver Island communities. And sometimes — imagine this — exceptions should be made to deal with unforeseen circumstances. Reference reporter Candace Wu’s story on page 5 Tuesday. Does anyone believe it’s a good idea that a perfectly good $80,000 Nanoose Bay cottage should be thrown into the dump because of some Regional District of Nanaimo bylaw? This kind of exception-to-the-rule talk makes some bureaucrats nervous. They treat bylaws like Moses brought them down from the mountain. (Actually, considering how often those 10 Commandments are broken every minute of the day, these bylaws are treated with more respect than those stone tablets.) Perhaps more accurately, bureaucrats and the weaker politicians who follow the lead of staff without question, make every move with liability and precedent in mind. Yes, insurance companies and lawyers do rule the world. This kind of logical, practical, thinking-on-your-feet kind of governing is not likely to come from city, town or regional district staff. And perhaps it shouldn’t. There is something to be said for consistency and a black-andwhite approach by bureaucrats. This kind of leadership needs to come from the people elected to lead municipal staff. Sadly, we currently do not have that kind of leadership in municipalities here. Too often, smart, experienced, practical people like RDN chair Joe Stanhope and Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre defer to staff. The voters of this region did not send people to council and board chambers to be yes men and women. They believed in these people, put their X beside the names of candidates they believed would be good leaders, good stewards of the community. It’s time for municipal politicians in these parts to lead, not defer. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters

DumbfounDeD by climate change anD water issues A few days back I was reading The NEWS and was dumbfounded by the mayor and council and some other regional director[s] scoffing at climate changes and the steadily decreasing water levels and drought and Level 4 restrictions most of us had to endure and are still enduring. The drought is still on and aquifer levels only receive five per cent of rainfall after a slow trickle-down effect and sometimes takes over 130 years to recharge and/or flush through. Our tax dollars were recently committed to a “water study plan” that could and should be revealed to us to consider the numbers and predicted continuing droughts over the next many years. Some of us have been paying property tax surcharges on the Arrowsmith Dam and not seen a drop of that water. This has certainly been the worst I’ve seen in the backcountry for dryness and nonexistent creek flows over the past few years, each getting incrementally worse. Here is the weird thing to come out of that meeting and today’s current events... people are demanding that we take in more refugees from overseas BUT are unwilling to share water with their neighbours, and they consider that their power-washing and car washing and lawn-watering is a cultural right in Qualicum Beach/Chartwell and turn a blind eye to those in need of clean clear water. Some people on council in Qualicum Beach need to give their heads a shake, they are also continually selling off city owned properties for revenue needs instead of using these properties for affordable housing

Quotable:

“Affordable housing is a tough nut to crack,” Marc leFeBVre, See StorY Page a1

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needs or palliative homes or even a home for a refugee family or two. Not even turning these lots into a carbon neutral local parks? No bike trails or connector lanes? Qualicum Beach council could even create from these municipal-owned-lots additional doggy/pet parks and take the pressure off our school-yards and children’s parks. Ah, but better to build more water-thirsty and carbon-creating housing projects? This is Leadership? Peter Bolten Parksville

this election about important issues

A Sept. 8 letter to editor by Valerie Axford claims citizens are wanting “Change for the sake of change.” I agree voters should think very carefully before voting. Nowhere in Canada’s Constitution does it refer to any political party, rather to Members of Parliament elected to represent their constituents. So what should we vote for? How about an MP who: • Will actively ensure proportional representation is the new way of ensuring all votes count in Canada. • Will represent the wishes of his/her constituents — rather than one who is whipped to support every single word uttered by the party leader. • Will reinstate veterans affairs programs. • Will work to stop the bombing in the Middle East and restore our Canadian role as peacekeepers instead of war mongers. • Will repeal Bill C-51 and abolish omnibus bills altogether. • Will put the wishes of Canadians ahead

of their own egos and join forces to be true opposition to stop Prime Minister Stephen Harper in his decimating of Canada. I refer to decimating Canada because (among other things) Harper signed the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Canada-China in September 2012 with President Hu of China. It was ratified in 2014, despite the fact the First Nations challenge to the treaty was before the Federal Court of Appeal. Brenda Sayers led the Hupacasath First Nation of 300 people in the only court challenge against the wholesale sellout of Canada’s sovereignty to the People’s Republic of China. I believe this agreement simply means that if Canada amends any municipal, provincial or federal law that the Chinese do not agree with, we Canadians have to compensate the Chinese and for the next 30 years. So please do your homework. This election is far from being about change for the sake of change. It is about defending and restoring our democracy and our role on the world stage. SuSan Blacklin Qualicum Beach

thanks for help after bike acciDent

On Saturday, Sept. 5 at 4:20 p.m., I took a fall from a motorized bike at the Qualicum Beach railway station. I would like to thank the gentleman in the white SUV who had a Schnauzer dog with him. It was very kind of you to help me and offer your assistance and it was certainly most appreciated. Barrie Brundage Qualicum Beach

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I’d put it third, after health care and a minimum living wage. John Plant Parksville

I think it’s really important. We want to live in a country that’s not burdened by its debt. IaIn Murray Parksville

My biggest concern is It’s the #1 thing. When how the feds people feel collective squander money like discomfort about the there’s no tomorrow. national debt, it affects run the country like a their concern about business, show a profit. their own debt. rIcIa adaIr VIctorIa FablIng Parksville

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

Enthusiastic Responsive Supportive

To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave

THU. SEPT 17

FRI. SEPT 18

BABYTIME

LEGO® CLUB

Thurs/10:30-11-am, to Nov 26, PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. Music, rhymes, etc. To18mo . 250.248.3841 x4

Fri/11-11:30am, to Nov 27, PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. Join our LEGO® Club, build & socialize. All ages with caregiver.

SAND DOLLARS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

PV MUSEUM FARMERS MARKET

5-8-pm, to Oct 9th. 1245 E. Is Hwy. Locally grown/made foods. FREE museum. Nikki Gervais, 250-248-6966, Manager@parksvillemuseum.ca, http://www.parksvillemuseum.ca/Markets/

2015 COATS FOR KIDS to Oct 14. cara.macdonaldgray@telus.net, 250-927-3781. QBeach, Susan Stark 250-616-9974, parksvilleamrotary

SAT. SEPT 19 ERRINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT’S 50TH

FRI. SEPT 18 PRESCHOOL STORIES

11am-4pm, 960 Errington Rd, Fire Hall #1. Cake, bouncy castle, face painting, & activities including water hose challenges for minifirefighters. 250-248-5601, http://evfd.ca/news-events/

Fri/10:30-11-am, to Nov 27, PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. Songs, stories, rhymes. 18mo-5yrs with caregiver. 250.248.3841 x4

LIVE MUSIC & BURGER BUFFET

NIWRA BEARS REHAB

6-9pm, Benz Lounge, 3730 Fairwinds Dr, Nanoose Bay. GreyNotes Revival/old rock, blues & original tunes. $15, info@fairwinds.ca, 250.468.9915 to reserve. www.fairwinds.ca

1:30pm Wildlife Manager, Julie Mackey, describes the process. Biofacts & volunteers to answer your questions. wildlife@niwra. org, www.niwra.org

JOIN US FOR

Ladies’

NIGHT

Discover what’s under your car’s hood, and rd learn some tips to keep it running smoothly. Refreshments, fun door prizes, and a chance to win a $25.00 Gift Certificate towards your next service.

Wed. Sept. 23 5:30-7:30pm

VILLAGE GARAGE

665 MEMORIAL AVENUE, QUALICUM BEACH

RESERVE TODAY! 250-752-9542

Massage & Esthetics

Reflexology * RainDropTherapy Massage Facials * IndianHead Massage and more... Nurture your Whole Body with a warm comforting massage and feed your skin with 100% organic, luxurious products.

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Supporting cancer research. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park – walk, ride or run 3.3km, 5km or 10km. Register 9 am, race at 10 am. Register and pledge online at www.terryfox.org.

SAT. SEPT 19

TUE. SEPT 22

SAT. SEPT 19

OLD-TIME FIDDLE JAMBOREE

LIVE MUSIC

10am/sign-in, 11am/ open stage. All-Comers’ circle jam/evening. Coombs Rodeo Grds. $5, Performers & under 12, FREE. Bruce: 250-586-3743, Roy, 250752-3636.

NORTH ISLAND 4H AUCTION

Show 9:30am, Auction 1:30pm, Coombs Fairgrounds. (Livestock & Non - Livestock). Silent Auction & Concession. Support your local 4H Youth!

MOUNT MORIARTY GUIDED HIKE

8am-6pm, Ravensong Aquatic parking lot, QB. Labour Day Lake, steep forest trail to summit, beautiful alpine ridge. $50. Pre-register, RDN, 250-248-3252, www. rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

GRIEFSHARE

2:30-4-pm, Christian Fellowship Ctre, 825 Village Way, QBeach. Encouragement after death. 250-752-5513, office@ cfcchurch.com, www. divorcecare.org

PANCAKE BREAKFAST/ QBEACH LEGION 8:30-11:30am 180 Veterans Way. ADULTS $6 ; Kids 5-10yrs. $3; under 5yrs. FREE.

8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way/Memorial. Fresh, local produce & crafts. Mimi@1-844-843-7236. qbfmmanager@gmail.com, qbsspublicity@gmail.com, 250-752-8849.

www.zenbody-massage-esthetics.com

7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. THE ENABLERS! A Shady favourite! Great dance rock! 250-752-9111.

ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET

10am-1pm, Errington Comm. Park. Music: Fred Salini, 250-586-0099, www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca. Last market day will be Sept. 26.

MID VAN. IS. HABITAT ENHANCEMENT SOC. AGM & SALMON BBQ

WED SEPT 23

OS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS

PEDEGO WELLNESS WED/FITNESS FRIDAY

7pm.OPEN HOUSE, Comm. Hall, Qualicum. Beginners welcome! 250-738-1555.

LADIES NIGHT AT QB VILLAGE GARAGE

5-8pm, Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd. $10. Shirley Hine, shinecmc@telus. net, 250-954-1137, www. mvihes.bc.ca/

5:30-7:30pm, 665 Memorial Ave, QB. Reserve 250-7529542. What’s under you car’s hood? Learn tips! Refreshments-fun-prizes, win a $25 Service Gift Cert.

ARTHRITIS CARE

EVERYVOICE SINGERS

1:30-2:30pm, Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. PVs Pharmasave’s Lisa Leger reviews natural approach to pain, inflammation & stiffness. No register.

7:15 pm, Wed. to Oct 7, Errington Hall. 19+/$10 drop-in. Taught by ear. Your voice is welcome. First try free! Kelly, 250-248-8374, errington5_@hotmail.com

PARKSVILLE MUSEUM ART MARKET

LEARN TO MEDITATE

QB FARMERS MARKET

ACTIVE AGING WEEK

PV & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR

SUN. SEPT 20 1pm-5pm, 1245 E. Is. Hwy. Local artists & crafts. To Oct 9th. Megan, 250-937-0999, olsen_megan@yahoo.ca Sep 20-26, Free activities at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Jennifer 250-248-3252, recparks@rdn.bc.ca

THE TIDESMEN CHORUS-BARBERSHOP

5:30-6:30pm, MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. Achieve balance in life. All ages, FREE. 250-954-5040, www.freemeditation.ca.

7pm, Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. OS area singers welcome. Ann/$90. No auditions. 250-752-8130.

2-4pm, MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. $15/$12/ OCAC members. Presales @ MAC or Tidesmen members. mcmillanartscentre.com/, www.tidesmen.com

TUESDAY BIRD WALKS

TAIZE PRAYER

LIBRARY CHESS

7pm, St Mark’s, 138 Hoylake W, QBeach.Led by local singers & musicians. All welcome. 250-752-5414

TUE. SEPT 22 OS CONCERT BAND

7:30-9:30pm weekly practise, Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Rd, PV. $50/year, Gordon Elliott, gordelliott@ shaw.ca, 250-586-9388.

9am, Parksville Beach Community Park. Neil Robins, 250-390-3669, thebackyard@shaw.ca, thebirdstore.blogspot.ca/

6-8pm every Tuesday, QBeach Library, 660 Primrose St. FREE. 250752-6121. Ages 7+. www. rooks-on-books.com

WED SEPT 23 NEXGEN HEARING WORKSHOP

1:30-2:30pm, PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. New developments. No register.

Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!

194 First Ave. W., Qualicum Beach

4-6:30pm, to Sept 30. Veterans Way & Memorial. Mimi@1-844-843-7236. qbfmmanager@gmail.com, 250-752-8849.

1 hr workout/ local tours. $30 (cost includes bike rental). 744A Memorial Ave, QBeach. www.pedegoqb.ca, 250-738-9333.

SINGING IN FRENCH “NOUS CHANTONS”

1:30-3:30pm, every Wed. new members welcome!/ Nouveaux membres, bienvenue! Suzanne 250248-8714, nouschantons@ hotmail.com

THU. SEPT 24 DIVORCECARE

6:30-8pm, Christian Fellowship Ctre, 825 Village Way, QBeach. Support group helping with recovery. 250-752-5513, office@ cfcchurch.com, www. divorcecare.org

SAKURA • JAPAN

NEW IN TOWN Lunch BentoBox $10 Roll Lunch $10 Sushi Lunch $11 382 Island Hwy E., Parksville (beside Starbucks)

250-586-5333 OPEN Mon-Fri. 11:30am-8pm, Sat. Noon-8pm

ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET

“THE MARKET IN THE PARK”

September 19th 42nd ANNIVERSARY

Live Music by:

Fred Salini

Sat. 10am-1pm at the Errington Community Park

Fresh Produce, Baking, Canning, Plants, Quality Crafts, Cafe and much more. Sept. 26th is the last market day of our season!

COME AND SEE WHAT MAKES OUR MARKET SO SPECIAL!! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca FRESH | LOCAL | COMMUNITY

Call 250-667-7393

JUN 13 | 2 pm & 7 pm DANCE REGISTRATION 2015-2016 Season Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

JUN 13 | 2pm

250.240.2745

THE TERRY FOX RUN SEPT 20TH

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KIWI CUTS 184 Fern Road West, in Qualicum Beach HAS RE-OPENED

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Call To Book Your Appointment • 250-752-4491

qbschoolofdance.ca

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We apologize for any inconvenience our short closure, due to an injury, may have caused. Jackie Tickets

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ACTIVE AGING WEEK

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Extensive Vegetarian Menu

PGOSA has lots to offer

Fine Vietnamese Cuisine

The annual RDN event promotes the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle as you age

We are food allergy friendly! OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER

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Fresh healthy food in a traditional Vietnamese style

The Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association (PGOSA) is one of the city’s “best kept secrets,” according to new vice-president of the organization, Rob Jonas. “One of the best things I did when I moved here was join,” said Jonas, who relocated from Vancouver to Parksville a few years ago. Jonas said through the 1,100-person membership he’s met lots of new people, joined sports teams like slow pitch and integrated into Parksville with ease. “I’m a huge advocate of PGOSA and would highly recommend it,” he said. “When I first moved here I didn’t know a single person, I had no family and no friends — I just came here on a wing and a prayer.” PGOSA is one of the largest seniors sports associations on Vancouver Island offering an array of activities including: RV trips, pickleball, hockey, hiking, bocce and singles groups to name a few. It is open to people age 55 and older. Annual membership fees are just $10. This Tuesday, Sept. 22 PGOSA will be hosting a meet and greet at Oceanside Place from 9-11:30 a.m. in conjunction with the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Active Aging Week. You’ll be able to liaise with existing members, ask questions and see what the organization has to offer (for more on PGOSA visit www.pgosa.org/ index.htm). Active Aging Week Sept. 20-26 is an annual RDN event promoting the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle as you get older. Read more of this story: www.pqbnews.com

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SCHOLARSHIP: The timing of a $5,000 scholarship from Oceanside’s Pieter de Reuver Foundation couldn’t have been better for Coombs resident Alicyn Fleischmann, above centre, who began her third year in Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Bachelor of Science in Nursing program on Sept. 8. Fleischmann learned she had won the Pieter de Reuver Foundation Award of Excellence in the early summer, as she struggled with the idea of working full-time while also attending to family issues that were consuming her time. Fleischmann had saved for university studies since she began working at Coomb’s Country Market at age 13. The Pieter de Reuver Foundation Award of Excellence is awarded to a Parksville Qualicum Beach student in recognition of academic achievement and their positive involvement in the community and demonstration of leadership. More than 345 VIU students have benefited from the support of the Pieter de Reuver Foundation since 2009, with more than 100 more expected to receive awards in the coming year. With Fleischmann above are Pieter de Reuver, right and Salud Espiritu.

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COOMBS HILLIERS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 3241 Alberni Highway V9K 1Y6, Qualicum Beach Coombs Hilliers Fire Department is currently seeking highly motivated individuals to join our dedicated team of Volunteer Firefighters

CandaCe Wu Photo

PARKINSON SUPER WALKERS: Mother-daughter duo Tanya and Piper Lesstrange took to Parksville Beach Saturday morning for the annual Parkinson Super Walk, an event dedicated to raising funds and awareness about Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder.

Our current members are trained to respond to a variety of calls around the clock including structural and wildland fires, motor vehicle extrication, medical first responder and alarm activation calls

Qualifications:

Minimum of 18 years of age Physically fit Grade 12 completion preferred Valid drivers licence

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TAKE NOTICE that the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction on September 28, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 am in the Qualicum Beach Town Hall, Council Chambers, first floor, 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC, unless the delinquent taxes, plus interest, are sooner paid: Folio

Civic Address

PID

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6.065

623 Belyea Road

003-121-119

Lot 1, DL 17, Plan 43310

455.000

598 Pine Street

006-628-265

Lot 7, Block 5, DL 55, Plan 2005

701.055

5-177 Second Ave W

023-041-021

Strata Lot 5, DL 78, Strata Plan VIS3686

933.100

262 Fern Rd E

002-826-551

Lot A, DL 78, Plan 24839

• NFPA 1001 training (Standardized firefighter training across North America) • Air brake endorsement opportunity • Class 3 drivers license opportunity • First responder III license If you are interested in becoming a member of our team, we are holding an information session on September 30 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at our training hall located at 3241 Alberni Highway.

Recruits must complete: Recruit Application Form (available by contacting 250-240-2516 or coombsofficer2@shaw.ca, or attend our recruitment meeting) Criminal Record Check Current Drivers Abstract

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NANAIMO 103-1825 Bowen Road 250.591.1995

For further information or questions please contact 250-927-2664 or email: firechief@shaw.ca

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Orange Bridge Business Guide

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COPS FOR CANCER DONATION: Joan Lemoine, left, received a $500 boost to her head-shave-for-cancer efforts from the Parksville Legion Ladies Auxiliary, presented by president Julie Sawyer. Lemoine will shave her head at the Quality Inn Bayside beer and burger night Sept. 24 during a visit from the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team (www.tourderock.ca).

sweldon@pqbnews.com

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“Dementia linked to untreated Hearing Loss.” Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time, states a study by Dr Frank Lin, MD, PHD conducted at Johns Hopkins University. Dr Lin states; “…a hearing device can possibly help mitigate the social isolation for those with a hearing loss…”- hopkinsmedicine.org We invite you to experience our Free Online Hearing Test.* You can also schedule a video conference with a hearing professional from virtually anywhere! Now you can easily assess your hearing health. Visit our website today to get started! *Hearing screening test only.

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SUNDAY AT TOSH

Pianist praised on four continents She appears regularly as soloist with many of the world’s prominent orchestras

Pianist Sara Davis Buechner brings a lifetime of international awards and touring experience when she performs Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at The Old School House (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach. According to a news release from TOSH, Buechner has been praised on four continents as a musician of “intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess” (New York Times), “fascinating and astounding virtuosity” (Philippine Star), and “thoughtful artistry in the full service of music” (Washington Post). In her 20s, she was the winner of a bouquet of prizes at the world’s great piano competitions — Reine Elisabeth of Belgium, Leeds, Salzburg, Sydney and Vienna; the gold medal of the 1984 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, and as a bronze medal at the 1986 Tschaikowsky International Piano Competition in Moscow. Buechner enjoys a vibrant international performance and recording career. With an active repertoire of

over 100 piano concertos, she appears regularly as soloist with many of the world’s prominent orchestras: New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Saint Louis, San Francisco, Montréal, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria and numerous others. Buechner’s performs in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center and the Hollywood Bowl; and she enjoys wide success throughout Asia where she tours annually. Buechner continues to record prolifically, including new music and commissions from prominent composers of our time such as Larry Bell, Dorothy Chang, Dick Hyman, Henry Martin, Jared Miller and Yukiko Nishimura. She is one of the few concert pianists to actively perform piano scores to silent movies such as Ben-Hur and Battleship Potemkin. Buechner has toured extensively with the Mark Morris Dance Group, and collaborates often with Vancouver dancemime artist Yayoi Hirano. Appearances on radio include several U.S. profiles, as well as CBC’s Westcoast Performance and Richardson’s Roundup. Sara Davis Buechner is a former faculty member of New York University, and has presented lectures and masterclasses worldwide, notably at the Royal

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY TOSH

International award-winning pianist Sara Davis Buechner will play at TOSH in Qualicum Beach on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Academy in London, the Juilliard School, Indiana University, and the Kobe-Yamate Gakuen in Osaka, Japan. She is a regular ad-

judicator for the New York Concert Artists Guild and many other international music competition. Tickets for Sunday’s con-

cert are $13 for members, $16 for non-members. The event is sponsored by Quality Foods. — NEWS Staff/TOSH

SEPT. 30 IN QUALICUM BEACH

Open house at the Commons PHOTO SUBMITTED BY SOS

On Sept. 30 the Qualicum Commons will be holding an open house celebration which will provide the public with an opportunity to see what services the centre has to offer.

The former Qualicum Beach Elementary School is being put to good use. There will be an open house event called the Qualicum Commons Celebration on Sept. 30 from 3-5 p.m. Lissa Alexander, marketing coordinator for the Society of Organized Services, said the SOS

was one of the first groups to sign onto using the old school building to provide services in Qualicum Beach, and she’s thrilled that there are now a number of other service providers in the building. The SOS has been open in Parksville since 1968, providing programs and services for families, adults, seniors and children.

The non-profit society started offering some of its programs from Qualicum Commons in February, and continues to expand programming to that location. In September. the SOS’s Seniors Are Talking Program will be expanding to Qualicum Beach. See THINGS, page A20

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Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. † $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) $5,195 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab 1SA 4WD models, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Elevation Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra 1SA Elevation Edition with 5.3L Engine and a $435 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on any 2015 GMC Sierra Elevation double cab all-wheel drive with a 5.3L engine, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,630 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ** Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡‡ $5,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra Light Duty Double Cab and a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer finance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Sierra 1500 which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. ‡ $5,450/$4,750 is a combined total credit consisting of $500/$0 September Bonus (tax inclusive), $750/$750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a $4,200/$4,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Terrain SLE-1 FWD/Acadia SLE-1 FWD, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $4,200/$4,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Terrain SLE-1 AWD/Acadia SLE-1 AWD. †† Offer available to retail customers in Canada only. $500 Bonus Cash applies to new 2015 GMC Sierra LD Crew Cab, Terrain delivered between September 16th and September 30th 2015. The $500 bonus cash includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. Limited time offers, which may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between September 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ^ $2,250 is a combined credit consisting of $500 September Bonus (tax inclusive), $750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and $1,000 manufacturer to dealer finance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Terrain which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase.

Call Harris Oceanside Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. at 250-248-8383, or visit us at 512 East Island Highway, Parksville. [License #7189]

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Photographer featured

Carsten Krogh is excited to join the Bluenose Motor Company team. Carsten made this decision due to the company’s excellent reputation and staff.

Opening reception, sale set for Oct. 3

With over 25 years of professional automotive sales experience, Carsten will ensure that your shopping experience is both professional and pleasurable.

The work of photographer Randy Hall will be highlighted in October’s exhibits at the McMillan Arts Centre, with an opening reception and sale Saturday, Oct. 3 from 1–3 p.m. The public is welcome to meet the artist and enjoy complimentary refreshments at the MAC, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 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. He considers himself a landscape photographer first, but also an opportunistic wildlife photographer. “My photos are my interpretation of works by a true master… Mother Nature,” he said. You can find more of Randy’s work on his website, www. RandyHallPhotography.com. Also on exhibit at the MAC throughout October will be works from the MAC’s own Wednesday Painters and the

Contact Carsten at the Dealership, (250) 951-9957, on his cell (250) 248-7586, through email carsten.bluenose@telus.net or drop by for a visit.

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Margery Blom’s painting of a park bench among fall leaves will provide a seasonal splash of colour as part of the MAC’s October art exhibits next month.

Arrowsmith Artist’s Group. The Wednesday Painters create each year from September to June in Studio B at the MAC. For additional in-

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During the Qualicum Commons Celebration the SOS will be providing snacks, and kids can play with bubbles, a water table and get temporary tattoos. There will also be information available about the adult and seniors programs, Alexander said. When the elementary school closed, people were concerned with what would happen to the building, she said. “I think it’s great that there are a number of things now happening (in the building).” The SOS had a grand opening in April celebrating their expansion, but this celebration will include everyone in the building. Cathy MacKenzie, recreation programmer for the RDN, said the Children’s Discovery Centre will be offering Munchkinland for the children and other services will be offered: dancing demonstrations, first aid and defibrillator demonstrations, and much more. “It’s a great opportunity for people to see what’s happening in the building,” she said. The Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs Society trains dogs at the building, MacKenzie said. The RDN, SOS, School District 69 Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP), Building Learning Together, Children’s Discovery Centre, Qualicum Beach School of Dance, Pacific Care Child and Family Enrichment Society, Charlotte Crowley and the Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs Society will be sharing information and demonstrations at the open house. Qualicum Commons is located at 744 Primrose St.

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It’s finally here — the first community course that tells all about the UNESCO biosphere region in your backyard. Developed by the research team at the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute (MABRRI), this engaging course will be launched on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Milner Gardens. MABRRI staff and student researchers will guide participants through a workshop that includes mini lectures, fun activities, a ‘world café’ style discussion and stunning visuals. Established in 2000, Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region is part of an international network of 651 UNESCO biosphere reserves worldwide. The biosphere stretches from Nanoose Bay to Qualicum and extends from Mount Arrowsmith into the Salish Sea. “Our goal is to help build a sustainable future in the region by connecting people and nature through research and education,” explains Dr. Pam Shaw, Director of Research at MABRRI. To register for the course, please call 1-866-734-6252 and provide the course number: MGWM 010. Cost is $5 for Milner members and $15 for non-members. Space is limited. — Submitted by MABRRI

Board of Directors

Marc LaCouvee Director Royal LePage Kelly Bleau Director BMO Bank of Montreal David Nellist Director Raymond James Ltd. Katherine Wilk Director ReMax Anchor Realty Paul Walkey Past Chair Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre

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Oura Giakoumakis Chair Thalassa Restaurant Jim Lynch 1st Vice Chair NR Insurance Services Michelle Genereux 2nd Vice Chair Verico Compass Mortgage Rusty Joerin Treasurer Woodsgift Enterprises Geoff Ball Director Milner Gardens & Woodland Julie Chambers Director The Gardens at Qualicum Beach

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Jane Ayers Administrative Assistant Tao Mori Visitor Information Centre Manager Anne Dodson Membership & Community Coordinator Evelyn Clark CEO / President

Chamber Staff

To all our loyal members for your renewals.

THANK YOU

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The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to operate a Chamber business office and a Visitor Information Centre. For more information on local attractions, events and activities that take place throughout the year, call 250-752-9532 or 250-752-0960 or stop by and speak with one of our Visitor Centre Counsellors.

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Qualicum Beach 39%

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10-20 years 19%

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2-5 years 16%

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21%

Do you think it is a good leadership decision to consider consolidating operations? No

13%

Don’t know 14%

• A kiosk in town would be good.

• Staffing info services for members on the beach allows parking and spectacular location.

Regardless of what you do:

• You need to be open all year round at the beach. This is a more high profile location with parking.

• Maybe at the entrance from highway to Qualicum as well as at the beachfront.

• Visitors will shop more uptown if there is a presence in the downtown core.

Given the realities of the Qualicum Beach Chamber and VIC the ideal situation would be:

• Yes, as long as the VIC can be maintained at the beach.

• The functions of the two offices are very different. Is it time to give up the tourism function if it is costing too much and concentrate on business functions.

• Downtown is totally inconvenient for tourism information.

• Reviewing things is always a good decision.

Do you think it is a good leadership decision for the Board to consider consolidating operations to one physical venue?

The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce also received numerous comments to our 2015 survey. Here are a few of the more salient suggestions. If you would like a copy of the verbatim responses or have any questions or concerns about this member survey, contact chamber@qualicum.bc.ca.

• Be fiscally responsible.

• Personally I think the chamber should have a more direct contact with all businesses, touching base directly may prompt more to participate. Sell the virtues and strength of a group being beneficial to all businesses that seems to be missing in my mind.

• Having a pull-out where new billboard signs are, would be more noticeable and more facilitated.

• Thank you for helping promote our community and its businesses. We appreciate all you do.

Is there anything more you would like to communicate to the Chamber of Commerce at this time?

• A very visible well signed office in town would be beneficial as it ensures the visitors actually have an opportunity to shop our town.

• Downtown does not work for hotels/motels etc. VIC affords a marketing showcase opportunity for all.

• 20 surveyed commented, “None.”

What (if any) impact would this move have on your business? Please explain:

• Avoiding financial drain is important to any organization and will only support sustainability of the organization.

• Because we are a small community with vast areas outside it is imperative to promote every business - not just those in town.

Do you think that such a change would be a positive change for the organization as a whole?

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Parksville 13%

The Board of Directors of the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce will reveiw and consider all responses, and report back to membership about potential plans in the fall of 2015.

Consolidation of Chamber/Visitor Centre Operations

21%

In June and July the Chamber of Commerce ran a member survey regarding potential consolidation of their two physical plants. We had 74 responses - about 30% of our membership and an excellent response rate. Thank you to all of our members who took the time to share their views.

Business Sector Hospitality/Tourism Retail 21% Finance/Professional Service 16% Services 11% Health and Wellness 8% Other 23% Other includes real estate, computer/IT, construction, government, etc.

Outside downtown or beach front 10%

General Business Location

Highway 19A Other 18% Other includes Coombs/Errington, Nananimo, “all of Oceanside”, and webbased businesses, etc.

Keep a presence in downtown

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Regardless of what you do: 67%

Keep a presence on the beach

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The ideal situation would be: Consolidate to the VIC

Keep a presence in both places

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No change - keep both offices

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Does not matter to me

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No 14%

Do you think such a change would be a positive change for the organization? Yes - 72%

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SEPTEMBER 2015

FREE TIBETAN TEMPLE TOURS

742 Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach

Come and enjoy the peaceful grounds and a guided tour of the two authentic Tibetan temples at Kathok Centre, five minutes from the Goats on the Roof! Children Welcome! Bring an umbrella if raining. Temple is open to the public for viewing and quiet contemplation in September, Wednesdays 3:30pm 5:30pm.

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Open Daily 10 – 4

Tibetan Happiness Festival, Saturday, October 3 – Market, Live Music, Kids Games, Yoga, Meditation and more! Kathok Buddhist Meditation Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave., Coombs

Marine Aquariums, touchtanks and more!

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Autumn 2015, September 20 December 6, all concerts 2:30 - 4:30pm

Schedule online at http://www.theoldschoolhouse. org/MOSFall2015.html. For more details on the musicians and tickets please contact the Old School House at 250.752.6133

OCEANSIDE GENERALS – SKATE WITH THE GENERALS September 26th 2-3:30 pm

The Oceanside Generals invite you to join them for a FREE skating session at Oceanside Place Arena on Saturday, September 26th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Meet the players, join in a small scrimmage and receive skating tips from your favorite player. Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of the Oceanside Generals Jr Hockey Club. Contact the RDN Recreation & Parks 250-752-5014 for more info.

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CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION RUN FOR THE CURE – Sunday, October 4th

Takes place in Beban Park in Nanaimo starting at 10 am. www.cibcrunforthecure.com to register, donate or volunteer.

QUALICUM BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – NEW MEMBER WELCOME Wednesday, October 21st, 5:30

All Chamber members are invited to join us for a Wine and Cheese reception at Milner Gardens where we will acknowledge our new members from this past year. Transportation to and from the parking lot to the tea house will be supplied by Milner Gardens. For more information please call the Chamber at 250-752-0960.

ECHO PLAYERS PRESENTS – “CALENDAR GIRLS” October 8th – 30th

When the motley crew of seven women, members of the Knapely Village Women’s Institute come together to plan for self-improvement and community service activities strange things can happen. For more information: www.echoplayers.ca, 250-752-3522, info@echoplayers.ca.

HARVEST OF MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE October 16th – 19th

Performances by Pablo Diemecke, Nancy Ruth, Liam Hockley, Sandra Cisneros, Ruben Portillo, Lee Duckles, and Eugene Skovorodnikov. For more information and a schedule of events please call 250-752-6133, or email qbtosh@shaw.ca www.harvestofmusic.com

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VANCOUVER ISLAND OPERA PRESENTS “NORMA” AT THE CIVIC CENTRE IN QUALICUM BEACH

Saturday, October 24th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, October 25th at 2:30 pm Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Norma is generally considered to be Vincenzo Bellini’s masterpiece and the leading example of the bel canto genre. The soprano aria Casta diva is one of the most famous of the 19th Century. For more information and tickets please contact Vancouver Island Opera at 1.250.586.6095 by email at info@vancouverislandopera.com or visit www.vancouverislandopera.com

TRICK OR TREAT IN QUALICUM BEACH DOWNTOWN

Saturday, October 31st, 3 – 5:30 pm The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association invites you to the third annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 31 from 3-5:30 pm. This free, community event provides a safe and friendly environment for parents to bring their children trick-or-treating in during daylight hours. Children 12 years of age and younger, in costume, are encouraged to follow the trail of orange and black balloons and enjoy treats provided by the downtown business community. Participating businesses will each feature an “Official Monster Merchant” poster in their window and balloons outside their front door. For more information contact the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association at events@qualicumbeachdowntown.ca or check online at http://www. qualicumbeachdowntown.ca/p/events.html

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AUCTION, DINNER AND DANCE Saturday, November 14th, 2015 Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

Supporting community projects and organizations for over twenty years! Ticket price includes a gourmet dinner, welcoming beverage and appetizers, and dancing to ‘BIG FUN’! This great event features a spectacular silent auction, balloon draws, and entertaining games all leading up to the main event – an unmatched live auction. Tickets are $100 (+gst), or get a group together and purchase a table of 10 for the special price of $900 (+gst) before September 30. Tickets are limited, so be sure to get them early. Call the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce office at 250-752-0960.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGM Wednesday, November 18th, 2015

Join the business community for this annual event celebrating the start of a new year for the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce. It is our opportunity to say thank you to the retiring directors and officers of the organization and to swear in the new ones. Call the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce office at 250-752-0960 for more information. We have Board of Directors nomination packages available at the office, if you know a business person who you think should sit on the Board, please come in and pick one up.

MOONLIGHT MADNESS Thursday, November 19th, 2015

Throughout the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach, stores will be open late with merchant specials. Enjoy the lighting of the tree at the Town Square and many other special activities. For more information: http://www. qualicumbeachdowntown.ca/p/events.html

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Most events listed below have a local phone number. For updated information go to the Town of Qualicum Beach portal at http://welcometoqb.com/events the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association calendar of events http://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/events or call the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce office at 250.752.0960.

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MILNER CHRISTMAS MAGIC 2015

Dec 4-6, 11-13, 16-20 - Gates open from 5:00 to 8:30 each night. Milner Christmas Magic, a family festival of light and music in the magical Milner Gardens & Woodland. Come stroll through tens of thousands of lights, enjoy local musicians and story tellers, stop by Santa’s shop for a visit, pop into the Teddy Bear cottage and try to count all of the old Bears, and enjoy tea or hot chocolate in the tea room. Milner Christmas Magic is a fun event for all ages. It is also a fundraiser to help support programming and enhancements at Milner Gardens & Woodland. Volunteers contribute over 1,000 hours to help put on this event. For more information please contact Milner Gardens at 250-752-6153, milnergardens@shaw.ca or check their event page at http://www2.viu.ca/milnergardens/events.asp

ECHO PLAYERS PRESENTS – “MERRY CHRISTMAS, GEORGE BAILEY” December 17th – December 31st The 1946 movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” is one of the most popular films in American cinema – particularly during the Christmas Season. In 1949 Lux Radio Theater created a wonderful radio play of this story, which, like the movie, starred James Stewart and Donna Reed. In 2002, this heartwarming story was adapted into a staged version of the radio play. Entitled “Merry Christmas, George Bailey”, this production takes the audience into the recording studio of Lux Radio Theater as the cast bring this timeless classic to life for their radio audiences. It is complete with all the sound effects and commercial breaks, and is a Christmas event not to be missed. For more information www.echoplayers.ca, call 250.752.3522, or email info@echoplayers.ca

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PARKSVILLE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH – BETHLEHEM WALK December 12th – December 15th 6-8:30 pm

This year will mark the 22nd anniversary of the Bethlehem Walk! Come and wander the streets of Bethlehem with hundreds of people in costume, live animals in a working village atmosphere, awesome decorations, Christmas carols, cookies and hot chocolate… a truly magical experience! For more information on this year’s Bethlehem Walk please contact the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church at 250.248.6322 or visit www.parksvillebaptist.org

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Pre-School to Class 8

✶ Balances Academics with Art, Music, Nature & Outdoor Activities ✶ Blends the best of Waldorf Education with B.C. Curriculum

Call to arrange a classroom visit. New students accepted throughout the year.

250-752-2722

mgs@shawcable.com

www.morninggloryschool.ca

THREADS & TREASURES Local arts, crafts and women’s fashions on consignment 250-594-4424

SEPTEMBER 2015

FREE TIBETAN TEMPLE TOURS

742 Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach

Visit website for Special Events

250.740.6611 viu.ca/deepbay

Try our Fantastic Sunday Buffet

Open every Saturday from 8:30am to noon

Open Daily 10 – 4

Tibetan Happiness Festival, Saturday, October 3 – Market, Live Music, Kids Games, Yoga, Meditation and more! Kathok Buddhist Meditation Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave., Coombs

Marine Aquariums, touchtanks and more!

MUSIC ON SUNDAY AT THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE

BRUNCH

Includes unlimited bacon! Coffee, tea, and a vast selection of fresh eggs, fruit, waffles & so much more!

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250-594-1150 469 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club

Autumn 2015, September 20 December 6, all concerts 2:30 - 4:30pm

Schedule online at http://www.theoldschoolhouse. org/MOSFall2015.html. For more details on the musicians and tickets please contact the Old School House at 250.752.6133

OCEANSIDE GENERALS – SKATE WITH THE GENERALS September 26th 2-3:30 pm

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OCTOBER 2015

CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION RUN FOR THE CURE – Sunday, October 4th

Takes place in Beban Park in Nanaimo starting at 10 am. www.cibcrunforthecure.com to register, donate or volunteer.

QUALICUM BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – NEW MEMBER WELCOME Wednesday, October 21st, 5:30

ECHO PLAYERS PRESENTS – “CALENDAR GIRLS” October 8th – 30th

HARVEST OF MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE October 16th – 19th

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Jane Ayers Administrative Assistant Tao Mori Visitor Information Centre Manager Anne Dodson Membership & Community Coordinator Evelyn Clark CEO / President

Chamber Staff

To all our loyal members for your renewals.

THANK YOU

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Qualicum Beach 39%

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10-20 years 19%

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2-5 years 16%

OCEANSIDE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTRE

5-10 years 10%

Years as a Member

20+ years One month to 2 years 10% Four people reported as non-members and were disregarded when compiling data.

PARKSVILLE – QUALICUM BEACH REALTY

42%

79%

ALLISON ARBANAS ROYAL LEPAGE

Downtown 16% Yes

21%

Do you think it is a good leadership decision to consider consolidating operations? No

13%

Don’t know 14%

• A kiosk in town would be good.

• Staffing info services for members on the beach allows parking and spectacular location.

Regardless of what you do:

• You need to be open all year round at the beach. This is a more high profile location with parking.

• Maybe at the entrance from highway to Qualicum as well as at the beachfront.

• Visitors will shop more uptown if there is a presence in the downtown core.

Given the realities of the Qualicum Beach Chamber and VIC the ideal situation would be:

• Yes, as long as the VIC can be maintained at the beach.

• The functions of the two offices are very different. Is it time to give up the tourism function if it is costing too much and concentrate on business functions.

• Downtown is totally inconvenient for tourism information.

• Reviewing things is always a good decision.

Do you think it is a good leadership decision for the Board to consider consolidating operations to one physical venue?

• Be fiscally responsible.

• Having a pull-out where new billboard signs are, would be more noticeable and more facilitated.

• Thank you for helping promote our community and its businesses. We appreciate all you do.

Is there anything more you would like to communicate to the Chamber of Commerce at this time?

• A very visible well signed office in town would be beneficial as it ensures the visitors actually have an opportunity to shop our town.

• Downtown does not work for hotels/motels etc. VIC affords a marketing showcase opportunity for all.

• 20 surveyed commented, “None.”

What (if any) impact would this move have on your business? Please explain:

• Avoiding financial drain is important to any organization and will only support sustainability of the organization.

• Because we are a small community with vast areas outside it is imperative to promote every business - not just those in town.

Do you think that such a change would be a positive change for the organization as a whole?

Consolidation of Chamber/Visitor Centre Operations con’t

MEMBER SURVEY RESPONSES

Welcome to our Newest Members MEMBER SURVEY RESPONSES

Parksville 13%

The Board of Directors of the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce will reveiw and consider all responses, and report back to membership about potential plans in the fall of 2015.

Consolidation of Chamber/Visitor Centre Operations

21%

Business Sector Hospitality/Tourism Retail 21% Finance/Professional Service 16% Services 11% Health and Wellness 8% Other 23% Other includes real estate, computer/IT, construction, government, etc.

Outside downtown or beach front 10%

General Business Location

Highway 19A Other 18% Other includes Coombs/Errington, Nananimo, “all of Oceanside”, and webbased businesses, etc.

Keep a presence in downtown

41%

Regardless of what you do: 67%

Keep a presence on the beach

36%

The ideal situation would be: Consolidate to the VIC

Keep a presence in both places

Consolidate to the downtown

19%

No change - keep both offices

11%

Does not matter to me

Another location completely

No 14%

Do you think such a change would be a positive change for the organization? Yes - 72%

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Knox United Church hosts its 11th annual Fall Fair this Saturday, Sept. 19, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the church grounds at 345 Pym St. in Parksville. The community event, which has brought together thousands of people in its decade-plus run, is the largest fundraiser each year for Knox United, which provides facilities and support to a wide range of service providers in the local community. The day will feature a kids zone, live entertainment, shopping and, of course, food — beginning the popular early-riser pancake breakfast from 7:30-10 a.m. Homemade shortcake and tea will be served beginning at 10 a.m, and the lunch concession of burgers, hot dogs and vegetarian options will fire up at 10:30 a.m. More than 200 volunteers have been working diligently

to get everything ready for the event. The sales booths, inside and out, will open at 8 a.m. Friends, neighbours, families and members of the Knox congregation have been gathering and donating a multitude of intriguing items to be sold at the Fair in the huge garage sale. Offerings include a multitude of household collectibles and treasures, small furniture, sports equipment, kids’ and women’s clothing, jewellery and accessories, linens, books, toys, Christmas decorations and crafts; all at incredible bargain prices. The silent auction, quality corner, plant sale, home baking, Cookie Walk and farmfresh produce are all back by popular demand. Enjoy free admission and free parking at nearby Ballenas Secondary School, plus a free shuttle service from the school to the church. Free on-site parking is available for those with handicapped parking signs and parents with children requiring car seats. Knox strives to be an envi-

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MONDAY IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

Wave of Silence at noon

RDN Active Aging Week

Special guests for this free event include yoga instructors

SEPTEMBER 20 â€“ 26

Letcher, of Oceanside Pathways 2 Wellness Holistic Health Services. She has also put out a request for a vocalist interested in leading the Monday is the International Day of Peace assembly in singing John Lennonâ€™s Imagine. and local organizers are invitSpecial guests signed up This is a time for ing the public to take part in a to date include Sharron Hudcommunity to come local event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. son of Naam Yoga experience, together in unity at the Parksville Community Shelley JohnsonÂ of Oneness HOLLY CARNEGIE LETCHER Park Legacy Labyrinth. Blessings,Â and Yoga instructor A global meditation Greer Cummings.Â Â calledÂ Be the Peace, led by â€œThis is a time for commuoccupational therapist Holly Carnegie Letch- nity to come together in unity,â€? said Letcher. â€œIf er,Â will take place at noon, part of a wave of si- you have a poem or song or danceÂ or anything lence for world peace will be held globally. else you would like to offer, please let me know. â€œI would like to offer a gratitude water med- All are welcome.â€?Â Â itation for inner peaceÂ and a labyrinth walk for For more info, contact Letcher at 250-927global peace, but welcome any way that you 3730 or e-mail: pathways2wellness@bell.net. would like to contribute to this free event,â€? said â€” Submitted by Holly Carnegie Letcher

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:00: Easy Cycling group ride from the arena until 11:00am.

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$318,000

Saturday

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#17-800 Primrose Street

$319,000

Saturday

1-3 pm

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626 Eaglewood Court

$598,000

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906 Royal Dornoch Drive

$414,900

Sunday

1-4:30 pm

Karen Roberts Royal LePage

• 1320 sqft. completely remodeled • 4 bdrms, 2 bathrms • 18,645 sqft. lot backing onto crown land • Minutes to Qualicum Beach

Tom Whitfield

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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Sept. 19 • 1:00-3:00pm

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127 Alberni Hwy, Parksville

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250.248.7612

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PARKSVILLE 1440 Benzon Crescent

558 Johnstone Road, French Creek

$589,90

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EAGLEWOOD COURT RANCHER

LANTZVILLE OCEANVIEW

QUALICUM BEACH

$598,000

$799,000

Sunday

2-4 pm

Tom Whitfield Re/Max

3031 Hillview Road, Lantzville

$498,900

Sunday

1-3 pm

Susan Forrest Royal LePage

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

127 Alberni Hwy, Parksville

250.248.7612

Robyn Gervais itsold@shaw.ca

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•1755 sqft 2 bed+ Den in “Eaglewood on Eaglecrest Golf Course” •Luxurious & bright, dual patios east & west facing, on .13 acre

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coast communities,” Port Alberni Toy Run chairman David Wiwchar said. “Since 1984, the Toy Run has raised almost $2 million for local children’s charities, and the people of Port Alberni really appreciate that.” Once at Glenwood Centre, there are games and events for children and families, as well as events for the hundreds of riders who come from throughout B.C., Alberta, and the Pacific Northwest to attend the popular annual event. — Submitted by Alberni Toy Run committee

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

ANNIVERSARIES

INFORMATION

LOST AND FOUND

Paul Alexander Carney May 28, 1949 â€“ August 20, 2015 Is loved and will be missed by his wife Alyce, son Paul and grandson Erik; brother Tom and sister Sandy Maddess; nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Paul was pre-deceased by his loving son Jesse Carney in April 2015, his esteemed mother Rosalie Eli (Carney/Bernard) in October 2013 and his lovely sister Lenore Scotney (Scobie/Carney) in November 2014. Paul worked in the logging industry, primarily in the Cameron Valley and the Alberni Inlet since 1974. Paul contributed to the youth and adults in Parksville/Qualicum with the founding of the Centurian Rugby Club providing both himself and others with many years of entertainment. A Celebration of Life for Paul will be held at the Errington War Memorial Hall on September 27, 2015 beginning at 2:00 pm.

Food and refreshments will be provided. Everyone welcome.

EDWARD (TED) ALBERT SCOTT December 1, 1929 â€“ August 25, 2015 On the morning of August 25th, at the age of 85, Ted left us to happily be reunited with Joyce, his beloved wife of 60 years. His heart had said â€œenoughâ€? and he was ready to go with his Lord. Predeceased by his wife, Joyce, in 2009, his survivors include his sister, Ailene, his daughters, Marion, Victoria (Will), Janine (Dave), sons Glenn (Rita) and James (Debbie), grandchildren, Alissa, Michael, Nikki, Bryan, Landon, Vanessa, Christina, Tammy and Leanne, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ted was born in Winnipeg, met Joyce when he was only 13 and they were married at 19. Ted took on many roles in his life, from mechanic to carpenter, and even hair stylist, becoming President of the Manitoba Hairdressers. Whatever Ted took on, he always jumped in with both feet and he could always be counted on whenever family and friends needed anything renovated or repaired. Ted was a founding member of the Dashwood Fire Dept., was involved with Echo Players/Village Theatre, was past President of the Craig Heritage Park & Museum, and a volunteer at SOS. Ted had a wry sense of humor and was often referred to as a â€œcharacterâ€?. He â€˜livedâ€™ to sing and dance and he and Joyce enjoyed many wonderful years square dancing. A celebration of Tedâ€™s life will be held at St. Stephenâ€™s United Church, at the top of Village Way in Qualicum Beach, on Friday, October 2nd, at 1:00 p.m. The family would like to express our deep gratitude for the wonderful staff at The Gardens for their loving, compassionate ways in which they cared for Ted.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that anyone wishing to pay tribute to Tedâ€™s memory, please give to a charity of your own choosing, and may God bless you.

PLEASE RECYCLE YOUR NEWSPAPERWeâ€™ll PLASTIC BAGS reuse them for our next paper delivery.

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You can return them to our office @ #4-154 Middleton Avenue in the basket by the front door, leave them out for your carrier or give us a call and we can arrange for them to be picked up. THANK YOU for helping us 250-905-0017 reduce, reuse & recycle!

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

Happy 40th Anniversary Karin and Waldemar Hofer ! Wir haben euch so lieb ! Monica, Toby & kids.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS

BRADLEY CENTRE

Members & guests. Pancake Breakfast Sept. 20th

8:30 - 11:30 am

TREAT YOUR HUBBY to an adventure he will remember. All day or weekend fishing charter with the entertaining & knowledgeable Captain Raynes accommodations at Sprout Lake also avail. Sept/Oct discount with this ad. Fish-on.ca 604-250-6740

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

LOOKING for WITNESSES Aug. 6, between 1 & 2 pm. Huge shiny black truck rear ended cream colored PT Cruiser with decals on sides. On Island Hwy, by Dairy Queen. Please contact Jennifer at ICBC at 1-800-665-1775 & the RCMP.

NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Pat: 250-248-7119 Parksville Kamla: 250-752-7458 Qualicum Beach

The most Famous Baskets in the World! www.welcomewagon.ca

LOST AND FOUND FOUND BRACELET in the Country Club Mall. Call with identifying characteristics to claim. (250)741-4422. FOUND IN Errington a chain saw. Call to identify, (604)3417931.

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TRAVEL GETAWAYS INDIO, CA (Palm Springs) Furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath vacation home in gated community. Avail Oct or Nov. Monthly/Weekly. Call 250-951-1827.

HOUSESITTING RETIRED, SENIOR, Pastors are looking for an opportunity to house sit for Jan, Feb & March, have Boarder Collie. Please call us 1(306)5815923.

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2015 The Thursday, September 17, 2015, TheParksville ParksvilleQualicum QualicumBeach BeachNews News PERSONAL SERVICES

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Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $11.25/hr. Afternoon and evening shifts - must be available Wednesdays. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. SUTCO is looking for long haul truck drivers for our Super B Flat Deck Division. We offer steady work, Health/Dental benefits, a pension plan, late model equipment, electronic logs and more. Preference given to those with BC mountain and US Cross border experience. Apply on line today at sutco.ca or fax (250) 357 2009

HOME CARE/SUPPORT 6 Care Aide Positions available in Prince George. Currently offering guaranteed hour agreement of 35 hrs/week. Relocation option and bonus. DL/Vehicle required. Email hsellors@bayshore.ca or fax 1-250717-7538. RNs and LPNs also needed for Prince George and Quesnel area.

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO LESSONS; Formal or informal, all ages, a variety of methods. Exercise your brain! Senior Discounts. In your home or mine. Call Gina (250)927-3005.

FINANCIAL SERVICES LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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.

GARDENING HEDGES AND SHRUB Pruning. Over 25 years exp. Call Ted (250)228-6682.

HAULING AND SALVAGE 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

Wes-Coast Yardbirds Everything but lawns... Including gardening, fencing, irrigation, tree falling, pruning, rubbish removal, power washing, painting, paving stones, decks, bobcat and backhoe services etc. 250-752-9444 250-752-9444 Landscaping, Gardening, Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry, Hardscapes, Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call

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AUTO FINANCING-Same Day Approval. Dream Catcher Auto Financing 1-800-910-6402 or www.PreApproval.cc GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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GARAGE SALES

235 MCKINNON St- Sat, Sept 19, 8:30-12noon. Household items, CDâ€™s, books, craft supplies, tools, building material. Canceled if Raining!

Nanaimo Massive Estate Sale Friday-Sunday Sept. 18,19 & 20 (9-6) Too much to list! â€˜77 Oldsmobile â€œ98â€? Regency, 1985 Honda â€œAero-50â€? M/C. 2 circa 1960â€™s CED entertainment center and 300 disks. Lots of clothing, Western hats. Furniture galore! Shop full of tools! Metal garden shed, riding lawn mower, rotor tillers, wood chipper. Yard full of garden ornaments, rare toys,bicycles & kitchen ware! Contents of house, shop and outbuildings goes in 3 days! For more info go to www.estateliquidators.ca

After 15 Years

QUALICUM ANTIQUES is moving. 50% off Everything in store 40% off Furniture for all of September 2015 671 Memorial Street, Qualicum

BIG DEAL - Huge Downsizing Moving Sale - Indoor. Parksville 310 Forneau Way (up Corfield, left on Butler, turns into Forneau Way) Sep 19 (8-2). Household items, furniture, too much to mention, check Craigs list for photos. Something for everyone.

BRADLEY CENTRE

Fleamarket 975 Shearme Rd. Sept. 20th .... 8:30 - 11:30 AM Errington - 1585 Matterson Rd. Sat (8-3). Cleaning out garage, sheds & house! 1/2 T Chev canopy, radial arm saw, collectibles, toys, housewares

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CLEANING SERVICES

COMPUTER TUTOR with lots of experience & patience. Senior rates available. Call Joyce at 250-248-5914.

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FRENCH CREEK RABBITRY

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372.

LOOKING FOR Fall work, renoâ€™s, decks, all work no job too small. Call Ron 250-248-0506.

DIRECTORY

WILL CRUISE for Hair Doâ€™s. Call Pauline (250)607-7435. 17 yrs exp. We come to you!

COMPUTER SERVICES

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Farm Fresh

HAIRSTYLISTS

PROFESSIONAL CLEANING and care giving in Parksville/Qualicum Beach areas. Certified Care Aide. References available. 250-586-9967.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Ph: 250-586-3330 C: 250-927-1715 Jacobâ€™s Landscape Care. Lawns, pruning, yard clean-ups, hedges, maintenance, waste removal, odd jobs, pressure washing. Free est. (250)927-4748. www.JLCARE.ca

HOME CARE SUPPORT

ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca

WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Also, small engine repair. Bondable. 250-752-1639.

No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter

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The SepTember ClaSSiC is in the final day of the three-day event at Oceanside Place. Early Wednesday morning, the Parksville Panters took on the Vancouver Masters in the 75+ division.

The Bayside Racquets Club is about to open up another season of Squash at the Quality Inn Bayside Resort on September 22. Once they kick off another year of league play, the Bayside Racquets Club will host an open house on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. for anyone interested in coming to check out the game of squash. “We just want to get the word out there,” club member Stuart Kirk said. “We had our AGM not that long ago and we’ve decided that it’d be a great idea to try and let the pubic know where we are and all the fun we’re having here.” There are two indoor squash courts inside the Quality Inn Bayside Resort on Dogwood Street in Parksville. With the Bayside Racquets Club having been around for the better part of 20 years, the game of squash has been a staple at the Bayside and the club is always excited to welcome new members. “There might not be a lot of people who know we’re here,” Kirk said. “Both young and old, it doesn’t really matter what your age. If you’ve got a racket and a pair of gym shoes, you could come on out and give it a go.” “Not only do we have a league that we play in but there’s two courts here that can be used for anyone who wants to play.” Membership in the league goes for $60, most of which goes towards insurance through the B.C. Squash Association, where in the event of an injury, a participant can make a claim through B.C. Squash thanks to the league fee. See SquaSh, page A38

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The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals head to the Nanaimo Ice Centre looking for their first win of the season tonight against the Nanaimo Buccaneers. Playing their second straight game against the Bucs, the Generals will look to put a win on the board after they played to a 3-3 tie this past weekend in front of 800-plus fans at Oceanside Place in Parksville. “We were very pleased with the turnout we had,” general manager Rob Gaudreault said. “We’ve got great fans here in the Oceanside area and it real-

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ly showed how excited the fans were to see this team in action last weekend. Hopefully we can give them something to be excited about every time we step on the ice and it will keep them coming back every home game we have.” In their first game last weekend against the Buccaneers, it was the Generals outshooting 49-27. The Generals also played a disciplined game, heading to the penalty kill only once the entire game. The power play was a different story, where the Generals had five chances with the man advantage, managing to cash in once out of those five times. But

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it was two short-handed goals from the Bucs’ Trent Bell that sent the Gens reeling early on.

“Yeah that was tough,” Generals captain Chandler Bruyckere said. “Giving up those two short-

handed goals was something you don’t hope to see when you’re on the power play but it was great to see us keep our heads through it. We managed to put it aside and kept on grinding away and we kept the pressure on for the rest of the game. There were definitely some nerves out there for us but we settled it down and found the game we wanted to play. We just wanted that win and couldn’t quite get it.” There has been a noticeable improvement through the pre-season and the first two regular season games from the first year players suiting up for the Generals. See GeneralS, page A38

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“It’s a nice thing to have,” Kirk said. “We have about 35 players in our league right now and we go from September through to March. It’s great because you can get some exercise and enjoy yourself without having to battle the elements outdoors.” Along with membership, there’s a discounted price to the Quality Inn fitness facilities, which include a gym, hot tub and swimming pool. “It’s really a great option,” Kirk said. “It gives you the chance to use the great facility they’ve got there and have the squash courts there to use if you feel like it as well.” “We’ve been fortunate to have the facility to use for our league for years and it’s nice to see the numbers coming back year after year.” If you’re interested in checking it out, or being a part of the league, come on down to the Bayside Resort on Thursday, Sept. 24. The club will have snacks and plenty of members on hand, playing games

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The VIU Mariners golf team got off to a good start with their season, finishing fourth in the UBC Okanagan Invitational tournament this past week, thanks in large part to local golfer Kyler Bourgeault. Bourgeault, from Qualicum Beach, was Vancouver Island University’s top golf-

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In a season where the Mariners could potentially earn a berth in the 2016 Canadian University/College Championships at Morningstar Golf Course, there’s plenty on the line for Bourgeault and the team, having the chance to finish the season with a tournament in their backyard. “It’s a big motivator,”

Bourgeault said. “We just have to take it one tournament at a time and not try to get too far ahead of ourselves.” “We know that we’re a good team and we’re going to be competitive in every tournament we’re in but we just need to keep building and getting better every time we get out there.”

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With three 16 year-olds in the lineup, each minute of each game gives them more experience and more confidence as they look to prove themselves throughout the season. “We’ve liked what we’ve seen so far,” Gaudreault said. “We have five players in total that are in their first season

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here in the VIJHL, three of those five being 16 year-olds. “So we’ve got some youth in the lineup, which is really great to see. They were all kids playing for a shot on this team and they all played their way on to our roster. It remains to be seen how well they’re going to develop but it’s been good so far.”

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er in the tournament, firing an opening round of 67. He followed that up with a second-round score of 75. Good enough for second place in the individual scoring. Bourgeault and the VIU Mariners are heading to the Lower Mainland this weekend, to hit the links at the Northview Golf Course in Surrey.

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Feature Pick 2010 FORD F-150 LARIAT This one owner 4x4 with leather is ready for fall and winter, it drives smooth and it is one of the cleanest 2010’s to come on the lot in the last few months. It truly has to be seen to be appreciated as well it comes with a colour matching red canopy. 131,088 kms. Stock # 15294A

24,996

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2007 TOYOTA RAV4 SUV Gently used, well maintained. Great family vehicle, new rear brakes & rotors. Low km’s.

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13,987

94,650 kms. Stock # 15287A

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2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING This very clean locally owned 4 cylinder wagon has no declarations and comes with automatic transmission, pw, pl, a/c.

Market Price $

21,517

116 Bi-Weekly

2013 FORD F-150 LIMITED 4x4 This F-150 is a local 1 owner ride! It was bought & serviced here. This Limited is loaded with tons of features including heated & cooled front seats, Nav, moonroof & power deployable running boards! 23,890 kms. Stock # 15265A

Market Price

49,982

269 Bi-Weekly

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2011 VOLVO C30 T5

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81 Bi-Weekly

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14,983

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2013 FORD ESCAPE ECOBOOST 4x4

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This gently used two year old Escape with low kilometers has lots of warranty left. #1 selling SUV on the market. Excellent family vehicle.

153 Bi-Weekly

Market Price $

14,992

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