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Residents of Qualicum Beach have taken their complaint over a lack of responsiveness by the town to the provincial privacy and information commissioner. Janet Raines, a representative of the Qualicum Beach Residents Association, says since they ﬁled a freedom of information request to the town in March this year, they have yet to hear anything from the town We did err in not apart from a documenting and sending a letter for the note saying extension. the town reMARK BROWN ceived the request. Under freedom on information legislation, the town had 30 days to respond directly to the request. They did not do so, Raines said. Raines stated in a media release that the QBRA gave the town another 15 days, then met with Mark Brown, the chief administrative ofﬁcer. Despite promises to look into their request, the QBRA stated there has been no further communication from the town — so they turned to the provincial information commissioner. See FIFTY DAYS, page A6

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“It was a single-engine airplane,” Lee told THE NEWS. “It When Qualicum Beach-area resident Charles Lee was came in over the water and touched down on the sand at enjoying some time on the beach on Sat., May 26, he no- low tide.” ticed a small plane ﬂying low over the The plane then revved up, took off, Add your COMMENTS at water. circled and landed again, said Lee, who www.pqbnews.com That plane, he said, then swooped added he only saw one pilot in the airdown over the sand at the end of Yamcraft. Lee added this was an unusual bury Road and came in for a landing — not once, but twice occurrence and he reported it to Transport Canada. in the same time period. See TRANSPORT CANADA, page A4

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STARTING POINT New liquor rules in B.C. adds fines VICTORIA — New B.C. liquor regulations include a $575 fine for adults who buy alcohol for under-aged drinkers, or serve them in restaurants and pubs. The fines apply to serving staff who fail to check identification, in addition to penalties already in place for licensed establishments that serve under-aged drinkers. Those penalties range from fines of $7,500 to $10,000 or a licence suspension of 10 to 15 days. Parents and guardians who provide booze to their under-19 children are exempt from the tickets. The new tickets are part of an effort by the B.C. government to streamline the court system, after imposing new administrative penalties for impaired driving. For supplying alcohol to minors, police previously handed out court appearance notices. The new tickets can still be disputed in court, but the onus is on the person ticketed to dispute or pay it. B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association president Ian Tostenson said the organization supports the new penalties. — TOM FLETCHER/BLACK PRESS STEVEN HEYWOOD PHOTO

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nother group of youngsters are about to graduate from the Errington Cooperative Preschool and while the facility will be closed for summer holidays soon, work is well underway to get kids registered for the 2012/2013 school year. The non-profit, parent-run cooperative has provided exemplary education for children ages three to five for more than 30 years and Gillian Crawley has been the educator kids have grown to know and love at the school for more than 25 years. Guided by Crawley, the preschool has gained an enviable reputation in early childhood education. That reputation means parents often register their children long before their first preschool year or find themselves on waiting lists. This year, however, several coveted spots are still available, and the preschool wants to get the word out. “Our program is based on volunteerism. That’s what we are,” said Crawley who added, “The parent is a child’s first teacher. It’s natural for the child to go with their first teacher into this environment, and we acknowledge and support the parent in that role by providing a clear set of skills.” While parent volunteering is the heart of the cooperative structure, that volunteering goes beyond filling the various jobs required to run the preschool. It also involves taking part in parent education, a requirement of the cooperative preschool license. “It’s part of our responsibility as the adults in a preschool setting to set the mood and the environment so it’s conducive to belonging and exploration. When adults have the training, and when they open their heart and mind to it, they become a witness and feel a strong interconnectedness,” stated Crawley. That interconnectedness runs deep in Crawley, who was previously awarded a Certificate of Achievement by the Prime Minister for her excellence in early childhood education — one of 15 people in Canada for 2008. She admitted that having so much support from parents is a blessing in today’s fast paced society. “I love that this program supports the family and then effects the community. In changing times where parents are busy it is a challenging concept and we do well and people who do get involved in the program openly embrace it.” In addition to participating in classroom activities once or twice a month, parents attend a monthly meeting and help with fundraising. Some parents sit on the preschool board which makes decisions about the preschool’s operations. For more information about the Errington Cooperative Preschool located in the Errington War Memorial Hall, or to arrange an observation day before the year ends, contact Paula Elgood at 250-951-3945 or Julie Britton at 250-594-8855.

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delay, they said. “We regret that we didn’t complete the application in a timely fashion and we’ve spoken with the Commissioner’s office and explained the situation,” stated Brown in a quote supplied to THE NEWS through the town’s new communications officer. THE NEWS did not speak with Brown directly, despite a call to do so. “We are working with them on this. We did err in not documenting and sending a letter for the extension, and we are working to ensure that this does not occur again.” The town reported that staff workload in April and May led to the delay — adding that they have told the privacy commissioner’s officer the town has not refused to respond, and will be able

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Fresh back from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in Saskatoon, Parksville mayor Chris Burger said a resolution urging Ottawa to revoke changes to the Fisheries Act was probably the most important. Burger said there was a lot of concern from municipalities across the country about much of the federal government’s omnibus budget bill C-38, which includes 400 pages of changes to employment insurance, environmental regulations and the Fisheries Act, repeals the Fair Wages Act, and eliminates the CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) inspector general, among other controversial changes. “An emergency resolution was put on the ﬂoor and re-

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As well, she said, there would be more early childhood workers, who would also buy things. “There is an increase in revenue to government that after 12 years pays for itself,” she said. Gregson’s view is shared by Adrienne Montani, the provincial co-ordinator for First Call BC. “We’ve been calling for something like they have in Quebec,” she said. “We need to bring down the cost for families and treat it like education, where Kindergarten to Grade 12 is a right. Parents can choose how much they use. Make it affordable and make it quality.” Montani, who spoke at a luncheon at the Qualicum Beach Community Hall Thursday, said in an interview that childcare is a big factor, but so is the

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She also questioned who would want to advertise on them. “Dog food suppliers,” mayor Chris Burger offered one obvious example, adding it is similar to what Qualicum Beach has just decided to do. “I’m less inclined to be picky about sponsorship,” said coun. Marc Lefebvre. “I would like to see it expanded if it’s tastefully done, no matter who’s advertising.” Coun. Al Greir objected to the idea of the city supplying the bags in the ﬁrst place. “I don’t think tax payers should spend any money for

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t’s troubling that Veterans Affairs Canada is downsizing its department, including the district office in Victoria, due to budget cuts. Unlike the days when much of its work dealt with the post-Second World War struggles and challenges faced by service personnel, Veterans Affairs today is seeing an influx of people whose experience came in such theatres as Bosnia, Rwanda, Afghanistan and various peacekeeping scenarios. For those engaged in combat roles, their experiences might be similar to those lived through by their military predecessors. Yet the understanding today of the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder and other psychological illnesses is greater than the Second World War, when struggling Canadian servicemen were pigeonholed as having “battle exhaustion.” In true military fashion, Veteran Affairs insists none of its clients will be left behind as a result of the cuts. The union representing the workers argues that veterans will begin to fall through the cracks due to projected increases in already too-large caseloads for staff and the added time it will take to process client requests. As in all labour-employer disputes, the truth probably lies somewhere in between. But the telling point in this conversation comes from the Royal Canadian Legion, which has done its best, given limited resources, to fill the void. They expect the next four or five years to produce more diagnosed cases of post-traumatic stress disorder than ever, a scenario which, if not addressed, could have devastating effects. The federal government needs to make cuts. But the decision to downsize the front-line operations not only sets a dangerous precedent, it’s a slap in the face to individuals who willingly and bravely served their country.

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Letters BERNIE OFF BASE Bernie Smithâ€™s offering in the June 5 edition headed, No Sure Thing, was a disappointment; it was not up to his usual standard of logic. After saying he and his wife, given their joint time at sea, face with â€œtrepidationâ€? the public view of the â€œinevitability of a catastophic oil spill on our pristine coast.â€? He avers that they â€œnever experienced any oil spills during our considerable time working at sea.â€? Surely Mr. Smith is not suggesting the press reports of infamous oil tanker disasters such as the Valdez, the Braer or the Sea Empress, are ďŹ ctitious? If not, then we are bound to conclude the question is not if one occurs, but when. If only he had skipped that dubious reasoning and gone straight to his proposition that, if we must use oil, let the crude be processed close to the extraction site and the ďŹ nished value-added product be shipped. He rightly says that such products are much less damaging when spills, big and small, occur. Many of us would also suggest that pipelining such products from Alberta to the industrial heartland would add to Canadian petroleum security and reduce overseas shipments that now travel up the Saint Lawrence. As for his assertion that shipping through Prince Rupert would be safer than through Kitimat, it must be conceded that the ocean shipping phase of that route would be environmentally safer but the piped product still has to cross numerous river valleys. There is even some tentative evidence that the Kitimat proposal is a stalking horse

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â€œThey came up with this dish because it didnâ€™t cost a lot of money.â€? DOROTHY CARNEY, see story page A17

She has become ever more energy aware since the smart meter was installed in her home over a year ago. Since then, her hydro bill has doubled although her average consumption has not changed. Hopefully, the residents of B.C. will continue to speak out and ďŹ ght BC Hydro and make them accountable for the propaganda they are trying to get away with. SHIRLEY PATRIQUIN Parksville

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We hear constant complaints from school board members from around the province, as to how government underfunding is seriously eroding the quality of education in our schools. Then we hear, but we have to do their bidding or they will ďŹ re us! This is a classic case of bullying and like all bullies if we do their bidding they will just keep coming. Bullies will only stop when they are confronted. So all school boards in the province should prepare a budget that meets the basic needs of their community and send it in. Dare the government to ďŹ re all the boards and appoint an administrator. My bet is that they would change their behaviour and if not, well an election is coming. If you ran for the school board you should stand up for your district, not inďŹ‚ict more pain on your friends and neighbors. LORNE TETARENKO Qualicum Beach See LETTERS, page A12

Bill C-38 should be called the Environmental Destruction Act. Canadians should be concerned about the legislation that the Harper Government has presently before the House. It deregulates all of our environmental laws and removes habitat protection from the Fishery Act. Mr. Harper fails to realize that the environment is part of economy. Conservative Members of Parliament need to know our opposition to this bill. DAVID HELEM Nanoose Bay

HOPE ABOUT HYDRO Over the last year I have been reading and listening to comments regarding the pros and cons of smart meters. What stuck in my mind were BC Hydroâ€™s claims that the new meters will bring down the cost of hydro for the average consumer. I am presently visiting Chatham, Ontario to care for my sister after her surgery.

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meant to draw our ire while Enbridge works out a proposal to ship by rail to Rupert â€” along side of the last major salmon bearing river in B.C. Finally, the most egregious aspect of the whole business is the mindlessly stupid idea that we should take up the dirtiest possible source, the tar sands, and waste up to nearly 30 per cent of the synthetic productâ€™s potential energy by burning increasingly scarce natural gas or nuclear power to extract it. JOHN OLSEN Errington

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School District 69 (Qualicum) SPECIAL PUBLIC BOARD MEETING The Board of Education of School District No. 69 (Qualicum) invites you to attend a Special Public Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 12th at 7:00 pm in the Forum of the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville. The topic of discussion will be the 2012-13 School Growth Plans.

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letters AREA C WINS In the headline â€œErrington Leads Population Change in Regional Areasâ€? (THE NEWS, June 1) caught my eye. Actually, Area C of the RDN with a total population of 2,834 achieved a 13 per cent increase in population growth since the 2006 census. This beats Errington and Area F as the leading population change in local regional areas of the RDN, based on percentages. Area F, known as the tourist destination â€œArrowsmith Coombs Country,â€? achieved an 11.1 per cent growth rate, while Errington grew 5.1 per cent. Arrowsmith has a population of 7,422 â€” the highest of all electoral areas in the RDN and is now the ďŹ fth largest electoral area in B.C. The Arrowsmith Community (Area F) is comprised of the ďŹ ve neighbourhoods of Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, Whiskey Creek and Meadowood. Based on the 2011 census, Errington grew 5.1per cent, Coombs 16.6 per cent and Hilliers -0.5 per cent. Whiskey Creek and Meadowood, (not included in the unincorporated census), grew a whopping 31 per cent, with the majority of the growth in the Meadowood neighbourhood. Assuming zero growth in Whiskey Creek, the Meadowood neighbourhood represents 54 per cent of the total population growth in Arrowsmith based on the 2011 census. REG NOSWORTHY Meadowood Editorâ€™s Note: THE NEWS only

covers Areas E, F, G and H. Regional areas, in that context, are only areas in District 69.

CABINS FINE The plans for cabins on Bernie Walshs property are beautiful and are way better than the monstrosity next door. That building should have never been allowed past the height of Sea Edge [hotel] and residents should have said no. However, Park Sands has had small cabins on the beach forever and the Island Hall hotel has been there as well. When you own property and pay taxes you should be allowed to do what you want. But being that forests and waterfront is being destroyed around here, there should be a compromise. We all share the beaches and we all share the responsibility for preserving them and enjoying them. SHAWNARAE FORD Parksville

DO IT UP RIGHT I am deeply saddened by the article in Fridayâ€™s paper (THE NEWS, June 1) regarding the proposal for cabins on the Parksville beachfront and the Cityâ€™s ability to recommend other options for the space, stating their hands are tied. Donâ€™t get me wrong. I grew up in this town, left and migrated back here; I reside in Parksville by choice yet work in Nanaimo like many others. I am all for new development and construction in Parksville but I think the City is making a huge mistake allowing the developer to build tourist cabins right downtown on our prized and cherished

beachfront. I do not think that the socalled cabins will be a wise long term choice. These arenâ€™t cabins, they are unaffordable houses to most. I would rather see several high rise towers or hotels with available public space than 81 units. At least with the high rises the foot print is smaller and you wouldnâ€™t feel like you were in somebodyâ€™s back yard while attempting to navigate your way to a public attraction. My question is, how is it that one developer can provide a plan for 81 units on the waterfront and the proposal meets zoning, yet another developer cannot get a rezoning application on the old Fireside/Post and Lantern property to assist the City with low income, affordable housing issues? Donâ€™t we have enough condos and time shares in the area? Condos by Wembley mall sit empty, PaciďŹ c Shores is in receivership, time shares at The Beach Club took a long time to sell ... the list goes on. How will 81 units on the Parksville beachfront bring long-term industry to this area allowing affordable housing and keeping the people of my generation plus future generations employed? At least, if it was a hotel or public space there would be jobs available. Letâ€™s build something we can be proud of that showcases our beauty, deďŹ nes who we are, provides jobs and delivers a strong industry now and for years to come. Please donâ€™t destroy our beachfront and take away such a beautiful public space. THOMAS Oâ€™BYRNE Parksville

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other’s Day celebrations were easy at our house. My brother and I By Ray Smit would get up early, make a valiant attempt at fixing mom breakfast in bed and exult in her surprise. Afterward, we’d repair to the living room to watch cartoons while mom ate. She’d appear a while later with a perfectly clean plate and a smile. We were thrilled. Although, in retrospect, the dog’s breath did smell suspiciously like raw bacon and burnt toast. Father’s Day obligations were not so easily met. It was the one day of the year we understood the dark Dickensian tales of innocent boys press-ganged into the navy. Because every Father’s Day while we went to the cottage for a day of boating and fishing; what we really got was a day of scrubbing, painting and polishing. Never one to brood, I eventually got into the spirit of the occasion. “Rrrr. Have you ever been to sea, Jacob?” Jay was not amused. That year he was sixteen and would much rather have spent the day with his girlfriend. “This isn’t the sea, it’s a lake!” “Avast me hearties. Hoist the mainsail, grab your halyards and trim the tiller,” I cried. “This is a power boat. There are no mainsails, halyards or tillers.” “I’m Raymond the sailor man. Ach, ach, ach,” I sang out wishing I had a pipe. By now even dad was annoyed. “Quiet on board. Get that deck swabbed!” When mom brought out the potato salad and lemonade, we finally got a break from our impressments. It was time for Father’s Day gifts.

Keeping with the nautical theme Jay gave Dad a yachting cap. I gave him some Old Spice. I always did. In fact, by the time I was eleven, aftershave bottles were literally cascading out of the bathroom cabinet. “Why are you giving dad Old Spice?” Jay inquired that morning. “He’s got plenty.” “Anyone who has that much Old Spice must love it! Otherwise why would he have that much?” I answered. “That’s ‘tautological’ and ‘specious’ reasoning,” a bemused Jay smiled. “Yes,” I replied. “We get ‘taught logic’ after recess and I bet we’ll catch all kinds of ‘specious’ of ﬁsh this afternoon.” After a day of servitude we were decommissioned just in time to go out for dinner. Dad, disgusted by hippies, beatniks and revolutionaries; made sure I was properly attired. My shirt collar was freshly starched and the tie so uncomfortably tight, I was sure it contravened the Geneva Convention. But my father was intractable. Pulling at my collar I asked, “Dad, what have you got against the counter-culture?” “You just make sure you don’t leave your dirty dishes in the sink. That’s all the counter-culture you need.” Looking back, he was probably right. Dad’s been gone for years now. But I still miss him as Father’s Day approaches. With only nine shopping days left, I hope you’ll ﬁnd your father a gift he’ll cherish this year. May I suggest Old Spice?

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possibly be understood in the 30 minutes allowed for debate. The B.C. Liberals have “completely and utterly botched” this legislative session, with 15 bills presented with only eight sitting days left, Horgan said. Coleman and Finance Minister Kevin Falcon have previously said the late ﬂood of legislation was caused partly by the staff time required to dismantle the harmonized sales tax, set to end next spring.

The legislative logjam prompted the government to open a third chamber in a committee room, holding three simultaneous debates for the ﬁrst time in B.C. history. Coleman said the NDP opposition wasted hours of debate time speaking to legislation that they ended up supporting, and opposing the use of a third debate chamber. See TAX TALK, page A15

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When he looks back at the legislative session that just ended, Ron Cantelon cites Bill 22 — which bans further walkouts and sends the contract dispute to mediation — as one of the two most important pieces of legislation to go through the process. “That’s going to affect most households in Oceanside,” he said. “I certainly hope the mediator is going to be able to make some progress by the end of the month.” The other, said the Parksville-Qualicum Liberal MLA, was the Coastal Ferries Act, which tamped down projected fare increases in exchange for efﬁciencies at BC Ferries. “That will affect everyone on the Island,” Cantelon said. “There was a recognition that we needed to put more money into the system to keep fares at a reasonable level, but now we have to take a hard look at whether it makes economic sense for a single person to take a car back and forth to commute. We have to take more advantage of transit

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on both sides.” For Scott Fraser, the just-completed legislative session in Victoria was memorable not so much for the legislation that was passed, but the manner in which it did so. The Alberni-Paciﬁc Rim NDP MLA said that many of the bills that passed by the end of the session were not given adequate time for either scrutiny or debate. “We saw legislation rammed through in a way that has never been done before,” Fraser said. “I surmise that this is the way they’re going to avoid having a fall session.” Fraser said the spring session is usually used to introduce bills for ﬁrst and second reading, with the vote coming in the fall. “These are new laws and individual groups and organizations that might

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Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon is continuing his recovery from a heart attack last fall. “I’m ﬁnding the energy is encouragingly coming back,” Cantelon said. “I have to pace myself, but we start early in the legislature and you do what you have to do and then in the afternoon I take a little rest.” Cantelon said he isn’t ruling out another run at politics in 2013, but his options are open. “I’m not decided if I’m going to run again,” he said. “I feel better every month and I still have a passion for the job and I still have things I want to get done.” One of those, he said, involves the need to make changes to the forest industry in order to avoid sending so many raw logs — and the jobs that go with them — overseas. “I want to make changes to the forest sector to develop secondary manufacturing,” he said. “We need to get that going. We can’t allow our resources to be bit by bit shipped overseas.” Cantelon said he plans to make a decision about his political future in the fall. “I’ll see how I feel,” he said. “I have to be up to the job and there are personal and family issues to consider as well.”

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came up with a hot version of it. The chicken dish contains mango and curry, although it’s only a very light touch of curry. It’s like a chicken stir fry with mango and mango chutney on the side.” The chicken dish was chosen, she said, because it was both international and inexpensive. “In 1953 India was still part of the British Empire and they tried to make the meal international, not just roast beef,” she said. “They

came up with this dish because it didn’t cost a lot of money and Britain wasn’t in a good state of affairs after the war and they didn’t want to spend a lot.” Although the recipe won’t be exactly the same, Carney said there will likely be innumerable variations created right across the globe. “The Duchess of Cornwall went to high schools in London and asked the students to come up with a modern version of coronation chick-

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When fans of the British monarchy sit down for a special supper to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee at the Qualicum Beach Legion, there’s a good chance they’ll be able to take a look at a letter of thanks and congratulations from Buckingham Palace itself. That letter, said dinner organizer Dorothy Carney, was signed by Christopher Sandamas, Queen Elizabeth’s principle clerk. That’s not all that will be on offer when the doors open at 6 p.m. for the dinner and dance on June 9. In keeping with celebrations across the Commonwealth, Carney has come up with her own version of the dinner served at the Queen’s coronation dinner from 1953. “We are recreating the menu,” she said. “It’s coronation chicken, which was basically a chicken salad with rice on the side and peach melba. However, we don’t want to serve something cold in the evening, so I

en,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be exactly to the letter. There will probably be many versions of it out there.” Entertainment for the evening will be supplied by the group, Bridging the Gap. “They play and sing a lot of the old, old time tunes, the easy listening tunes the generation of Legion members can relate to,” Carney said. When Carney wrote to Buckingham Palace to inform them of the Legion’s plans, she included a copy of a ticket to the event, which was designed by a Legion member. The response, she said, was delightful. “Her majesty was interested to see the delightful ticket and asked me to convey her best wishes to all concerned for a memorable and enjoyable event,” the reply said in part. Carney said the original will be framed and hung in the Legion, while copies will be made available. Tickets are going fast, so anyone who would like to attend should call 250-7526410 to get theirs.

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The roadside broom busting campaign in District 69 climaxed Saturday with a ﬁnal major roadside cut of the Scots invader on Highway 19A near Parksville’s tourist information centre. The cut drew out a record 33 volunteers, who picked up their loppers and fought back against the pernicious invasive species in a bid to restore the area’s natural vegetation and also to gain bragging rights for their community. At issue was bragging rights — and the coveted golden loppers that go with them — for the community that brought out the most volunteers for the event. It was close, but when the yellow swath of broom was piled, it was Parksville, narrowly edging out Qualicum Beach by a tally of 17 to 16. Broom Busters organizer Joanne Sales, who started the group in 1996 to deal with a serious infestation in Qualicum Beach. Since then, she and her team — along with a couple of nonaligned groups if citizens — has been able to declare the roadways in Qualicum Beach mostly broom-free. While it may have been galling to see the latecomers from Parksville take the bragging rights in the inaugural con-

Moorecroft Regional Park Management Plan The Regional District of Nanaimo, Recreation and Parks Department, has been developing a management plan for Moorecroft Regional Park. Public input at two previous Open Houses has contributed to the Draft Management Plan, which will be presented at the third and final upcoming Open House for the project. We invite your feedback on the Draft Plan - and while there, take some time to explore one of our region’s beautiful parks.

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or Tim Rann and the crew of his boat, Amazing Grace, the Swiftsure Yacht Race was the height of the racing season. Rann, a member of the Schooner Cove Yacht Club, was one of 185 entrants in what is known as the premier yacht race of British Columbia. The race took place in Victoria’s inner harbour, in blustery conditions that saw one sailor swept brieﬂy overboard and another boat running up on some rocks. Rann and his crew were able to secure a 29th placing overall in their division. “We were about halfway up the ﬂeet,” Rann said. “We were pretty happy with that result.” Happy perhaps, but the crew of nine experienced sailors may well have placed even higher, had disaster not struck in the early hours of the morning. “We blew a spinnaker at 3 a.m. and it wrapped itself around the rigging,” Rann said. “We spent an hour and a half clear-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held by the Council of the City of Parksville on Monday, June 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC to consider public representations on bylaws affecting the land legally described as: Lots 4, 5 and 6, District Lot 70, Nanoose District, Plan 15905 (263, 259 and 253 Dogwood Street), hereafter referred to as the ‘subject properties’, as shown shaded in black on the map below:

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Paralympian Michelle Stilwell helps serve goodies on Camp Day at Tim Hortons. The day helps raise money to send needy children to summer camp.

Locals chip in on Camp Day AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Tim Horton’s Camp Day was a big success in Parksville on Wednesday. “It’s awesome how the community came together and pulled this off,” said manager Jean Forrest. All of the money from coffee sales go directly to the effort, which amounted to $3,053 this year and they raised another $3,675 from other efforts, Forrest reported. The local store’s fundraising will send two “economically disadvantaged” local children to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation camp in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. The fundraising efforts where aided by notable locals who served coffee, like mayor

Parksville mayor Chris Burger helps pour the coffee.

Chris Burger and super-volunteer Joan LeMoine, worked the drive-through, like Para-

lympian Michelle Stilwell, and various other projects, including RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman who sat in a small prison in the middle of the restaurant to raise money and awareness. Forrest said there was practically a wait list of people wanting to help, including many employees who volunteered their time that day. Local store owner Ed Mayne said it was good to see they were busy, but they could always use more, pointing out the company expects to raise around $10 million in this year’s national event and they are preparing to build their ﬁrst B.C. camp, in the Mission area. For more information or to donate check www.timhortons.com.

Hospice to survey end of life issues AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

The Oceanside Hospice Society is looking for community input on loss, grief and end of life care issues. The society membership, board, volunteers and staff are asking the community to complete a short survey, avail-

able online and at their ofﬁce, to give them a better sense of the needs. The society aims to “promote the integration of comprehensive, high-quality and seamless delivery of end of life care and hospice palliative care” in the region and are looking for feedback on what people know about their ser-

vices, how they are doing and what people would like to see as priorities. They ask people to take the survey online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/oceanside by June 24. Paper copies can be found at 210 Crescent Road West, Qualicum Beach, call 250-752-6227.

The bylaws “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw, 2012, No. 1370.14” and “Zoning and Development Amendment Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000.81” are described below as follows: OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2012, NO. 1370.14 Proposed “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw, 2012, No. 1370.14” would amend the “Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2002, No. 1370”. In general terms the purpose of the proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1370.14 is to facilitate a multifamily residential development by changing the Future Land Use Map designation from Residential to Multifamily Residential and include the subject properties within Development Permit Area No. 5 – Multiple Family Area – Island Highway on the subject properties. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2012, NO. 2000.81 Proposed “Zoning and Development Amendment Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000.81” would amend the “Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000”. In general terms the purpose of the proposed Zoning and Development Amendment Bylaw No. 2000.81 is to rezone from Single Family Residential RS-1 zone and Medium Density Residential RS-2 (duplex) zone to a new comprehensive development zone to facilitate a fourstorey, 30 unit apartment building on the subject properties. INSPECTION OF PROPOSED BYLAWS AND RELATED MATERIALS A copy of the proposed bylaws and documents related to the bylaws may be inspected at the Planning Department, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC during regular office hours (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Monday through Friday excluding statutory holidays, from June 8, 2012 to and including June 18, 2012. CONDUCT OF HEARING At the Hearing, the public will be allowed to make representations to City Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws and all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws.

BLAINE C. RUSSELL Director of Community Planning This notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act and Section 94 of the Community Charter.

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Not too many nine and 10 year olds get to say they are authors who have been published. Some budding writers who attend Arrowview Elementary School are among the few. Nine students have been recognized for their educational achievement and may even win cash prizes for their creative work. Grade four/ﬁve teacher Kathy Williams was thrilled when she received notice last week that several of her students were chosen to have their short

stories published by the Young Writers of Canada Creative Writing Contest. Their stories were among the top selected across the country, and they will go on to a ﬁnal judging in September for ﬁrst, second and third prize money. Even if they don’t win the cash, their work will be published in an anthology of short stories called, The Wishing Well, to be published with the National Library of Canada, Ottawa, Poetry Institute of Canada. Williams said there were thousands of submission from across the country and it is a real feather in their cap to be

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“Its wonderful … every year I get new stars. I get kids coming up in Grade 9 and it is so gratifying to see them come from beginners who have a little spark from our wonderful feeder program at Springwood Middle School. “They come to me and we build on it until they are having so much fun that they don’t want to put it down at the end of Grade 12. Hopefully they will continue to make music a part of their life,” he said. Robson agreed the percussion section this year is the best he has had so far. “They have tremendous rhythm and they watch all the time. They are wonderful kids.” He said he has also been blessed to have so many trombone players which is unusual for such a small market. “This isn’t the big city … to have four trombone players in a small town is remarkable. I was working with some grade eight trombone players just last week and they are coming up and they are excited … so hopefully we will have even more,” he said. The jazz combo, who performed Yardbird Suite and A Child Is Born, have only been performing together for one month and Robson said they are really coming along. They call themselves Raise Your Hands If You Love Horses and are available for hire. Contact Robson at rrobson@sd69.bc.ca for booking enquiries.

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y neighbour reWhen going through dark days, cently commented not sure what lay ahead but assured that stuff happens. it was not going to be good from a That’s not quite By Allan Walker human point of view, I have comhow she put it but mented I had no choice but to draw from a more diplomatic point of nearer to God. Actually I did have view that is what she meant. a choice. I could have withdrawn Stuff happens in life. The quesfrom God but His love drew me ever tion is, what do we do when stuff closer to Him and it is His love that happens in my life or in the life of saw me through and continues to someone I love or at least know? encourage and strengthen me. People sometimes say they have As one person said, when in the left the church because of some throes of suffering someone came tragic event; they felt as if God wasn’t there for and wouldn’t stop talking, had an answer for them. That isn’t true, of course. God is always everything, wanted to fix the problem, and he present for us. couldn’t wait for that person to leave. Then anWe read in our Bibles that we can cast all of other person came, sat quietly, listened, didn’t our cares upon God for He cares for us. offer any advice but gave of time and attention, Yet there is the debate as to where is God and he wanted that person to stay and stay and when it hurts, when troubling times arrive, stay. when the world is upset and we are caught in In the problem of suffering we find a mysthe crosshairs of crisis. tery. There are no pat answers but we ought to Eugene Peterson has written a very fine com- know God is with us and will be with us. We also ment on it all in his introduction to the book of ought to know we can comfort one another with Job in the paraphrase Bible called “The Mes- love, compassion, and tenderness, even without sage.” He writes, “We gain hope — not from the words or deeds but simply by being there. darkness of our suffering, not from pat answers — Pastor Allan Walker is at the Qualicum in books, but from God who sees our suffering Beach Baptist Church and shares our pain.”

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â€œTheir inner world is one of complete turmoil, a place where emotions and feelings have no source, no rhyme or meaning,â€? she said in a news release. â€œPeople abandon you because they have no understanding of what they are witnessing and people become cut off from the world, isolated and often abandon to the whims of fate.â€? To help with that isolation organizers are calling on every brain injury related association, foundation, charity, non-proďŹ t and individual around the world to come out to raise awareness. If the record attempt is successful all registered participants will be able to download a Guinness participation certiďŹ cate. The event is June 30 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Parksville Community Park picnic shelter. For more information check www. biglobalpicnic.org or call Jessica at 250-9513368. Check www. jessicaetaylor.org for more on her story.

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FINANCES

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Organizers of Parksville’s major summer event are looking for more artisans. Trish Smith, manager of the 13th annual Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition, said that last year’s Artisans at the Beach was a big success that they will try to expand on it for this year. Last year they had around

40 artisans, which she said they would like to double, but they are being somewhat selective about the types of vendors they bring in. This year they hope to add more artists, especially anyone with “beachy” stuff, maybe incorporating shells and drift wood she guessed, admitting she’s not sure how to reach all the artists she knows this area is full of. She’s hoping for more paint-

ers and sculptors and she’d particularly like to see local talent. Interested artisans should apply through the website at www.parksvillebeachfest.ca. They are expanding the market hours to 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and adding a second day, running the weekend of July 28 and 29 in the middle of the July 14 to August 19 sand art exhibition in Parksville Community Park.

An application for a new liquor primary licence has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from Clan Oil Inc. The proposed location for the licence is 1025 Qualicum Road in Qualicum Beach. Proposed licensed hours are between 10 am to 12 midnight from Monday to Sunday. Person capacity will be limited to 60 persons inside and 115 on the patio. Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by: 1) writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O Senior Licensing Analyst LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO BOX 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 2) email to: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before July 5, 2012. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

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Parksville’s Trevor Hirschfield, aka T-bone, rams an opponent during Wheelchair Rugby action last year, will be on the floor when the red and white take on the world at the Canada Cup later this month.

Maybe some home cooking will help the cause. Parksville’s Quality Foods Royals were on the road again last weekend for back-to-back Premier league double headers on the Mainland, and the young squad returns home for a full meal deal this weekend hungry for some wins. “We’ve played a lot of road games — it’s tough to win on the road at the best of times, and we’re a young team, so yeah, it’s always nice to get back home,” Royals’ skipper Dave Wallace said this week when THE NEWS caught up with him, adding they also have yet to ﬁeld a full team so far this season. The Royals lost 10-3, 13-3 to the Cardinals in Abbotsford on Saturday, then snapped a 12-game losing streak in game one of Sunday’s double header against the Tritons in White Rock with a 4-1 win. First year Royal Calvin Sandhu from Vancouver picked up his ﬁrst complete game win of the campaign and earned BCPBL Player of the Week honors. “He pitched very well. It wasn’t a dominating 10-strikeout performance by any stretch of the imagination (2SO, 4walks).” See ROYALS’ DIAMOND, page A37

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They may be the new kids on the block, but boy do they have game. Further to our recent coverage of the 2012 Vancouver Island Taekwondo Championships at the Parksville Curling Club, Errington Taekwondo School was also in the mix. “It was great — our kids did really good,” ETS head instrucor Revelina Lukashuk said proudly when THE NEWS caught up with her. She added almost all of the 28 students she sent garnered gold in their divisions, and that many of them won gold in both forms and sparring. “They were amazing.” Of the 28 players representing ETS, 21 of them were 10 and under.

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“But he was ahead in the count; he kept the batters off balance (and) he only gave up one hit — a single in the ﬁfth, and that was it.” Parksville went into the road trip missing starter catcher Mackenzie Parlow who was busy with graduation ceremonies, leaving Liam Joyce to cover catching duties. “He did an excellent job — he hadn’t caught in a competitive situation for ﬁve years, and that’s not easy to do. We were very pleased he volunteered to do it, and very pleased with his

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“The way it all went down, it was unreal.” The boys from Genesis Boxing and Fitness returned from their second tournament of the year and their head coach Rick Rae is proud as punch. Nine of Rae’s fighters answered the bell and made the trip to Victoria last Friday for a sanctioned amateur event on two days notice — four of them were unable to get bouts, but the experience was invaluable. In the first fight, Ben Curet, 14, 105 pounds, battled hard and came up short on a split decision to an opponent from Nanaimo. It was only Ben’s fourth fight. “Ben fought amazing,” said Rae. “The other coach came over to me later and said that’s the hardest anyone’s ever made his fighter work and ‘when’s the rematch?’” In an all-Genesis’ matchup, 14-year-old, 100-pounders Noah Chupa and Joshua Jai squared off in a split decision — the fight was later announced as best bout of the night. “Again, just a great, great effort by our guys,” said Rae.

In Genesis’ third bout, Matthew Sherlaw also fought an opponent from Nanaimo and was leading on the scorecards. “He was whooping this kid hands down,” said Rick, explaining how the fight was stopped over a nose bleed (Matt’s) in the dying seconds of the second round. “He was so far ahead on points it was crazy, but he lost the fight because the stoppage is a TKO. He was disappointed, but he shrugged it off.” It was trial by fire for Brenden Le Brocq, 17, 150 pounds, who was full value in his first fight ever, a slugfest against an opponent with seven fights. The first year Genesis’ boxer lost at the end of the second round “but only because he didn’t return a punch after eight punches — eight really light punches,” grumbled Rae, adding, “he definitely held his own.” In the main event, Parksville’s Matthew Jai, 17, 135 pounds, dropped his opponent midway through the second round “with the biggest right hand I’ve ever seen in my life from a kid that age,” said Rae. While the little club only posted one win down Island, the real shot in the arm, said

Rae, “were all the split decisions against much more experienced boxers ... in my eyes it was a huge success. The unreal part for me is there was a smile on every face. They knew they were winning their fights, some hard luck, but the only thing on their mind after was ‘when do we fight next coach’. “Everybody in that event came over to us and said these are the most accomplished young boxers with a year to two years’ experience they’ve ever seen,” he said, adding his boxers’ cardio was also commented on. “Anybody can win and be a champion,” said Rae, “but can you lose and still have the heart of a champion, and that was what was so great for me, I mean those boys were so close it was sick.” Mark Sat., July 28 on your calendar. That’s when Genesis hosts its first-ever sanctioned amateur boxing event inhouse. “We’re expecting about 15 bouts,” said Rae, “and it will be primarily Isalnd fighters because we’re really trying to pull our Island boxers together.” The weigh-ins get underway at 4 p.m. and the bouts start at 7 p.m.

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“I’m enjoying the other side now, the cross country kind of side,” Mandryk surmised after his traditional second and last practice run. “You know, when you get that age you just want something safer,” he said easily, and those that know him

know he’s earned the right to retire from the Hammer. Wild Bill never won the Hammerfest DH, though he did come close a few times, and rain or shine, he always, always attacked the course. “I’m calling it the Run for

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h a l k another award up for one of Pa r k s v i l l e’s young stars of the musical stage, Nicholas Atkinson. The local actor came in ﬁrst place in the Intermediate Musical Theatre category at the 2012 Provincial Festival of Performing Arts BC held in Nanaimo last month. Atkinson competed against a group of talented performers who represented 16 different festivals throughout British Columbia. He performed two contrasting pieces in his category of Intermediate Musical Theatre — ages 15 to 18. The 17-year-old was representing the North Island Festival in Courtenay where he took top honours in four categories back in February. At Provincials Atkinson was the This was an engaging, overall winner subtle, well thought out after performing performance. two songs backADJUDICATOR, FESTIVAL OF to-back. PERFORMING ARTS His ﬁrst number was Stars from the musical Les Miserables. In it, he portrayed the part of Javert, a prison guard, and later a policeman who has been hunting down a man named Jean Valjean. Javert sings of his rekindled intent to capture Valjean, and muses on how he believes his actions are just and righteous, as natural and sequential as the order of the stars. Javert prays to God to aid his pursuit, and swears to the stars that he will never relent. The nature of the song shows how Javert is immensely ill-advised, rather than immoral. The Adjudicator noted on Atkinson’s performance: “I always know that I like what I’m seeing when I don’t want to look down to write BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO anything! This was an engaging, subtle, well though out performance. You have taken care to Nicholas Atkinson performed, recently, a musical theatre piece from the think through every choice of the character. It is Book of Mormon at the annual Mosaic Youth Talent Showcase May 19.

so nice to see great acting without acting. You are a very talented musical theatre performer.” In Atkinson’s second song, he performed Haben Sie Gehört Das Deutsche Band from the musical The Producers, a comedy musical by Mel Brooks about two characters who come up with a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world’s worst show. They come across a script for a musical called Springtime for Hitler, written by character Franz Liebkind, who Atkinson portrayed. During the auditions for the starring role of Hitler, one of the actors incorrectly sings the song, upsetting Franz who then sings it as it should be sung. The adjudicator noted on Atkinson’s performance: “A wonderful contrast (to the ﬁrst song). Your commitment is exceptional. I love that you went so far with your character. This is professional caliber and I take my hat off to you. Superb.” Atkinson said it was a fun experience at provincials and he learned a lot at the workshops. “It was exciting. I enjoyed the adjudicator,” he admitted. The young performer will be graduating in three weeks from Nanaimo Christian School and his plans are to attend Vancouver Island University in the fall where he will take his ﬁrst year of engineering. Although he loves the theatre he said for now he is going to act and sing in his spare time. “I had a lot of interesting debates about my post secondary education. “If engineering doesn’t work out, I can move on. I am keeping my options open,” he stated. Atkinson isn’t resting on his laurels. He is currently busy in rehearsals for Bard to Broadway’s musical Hello Dolly this summer. With rehearsals in full swing for the B2B musical, Atkinson said so far it has been good. He said they did a run through of the entire show and it went well. Atkinson also plans to participate inB2B’s Teen Musical Theatre production of the musical A Kidsummer Night’s Dream which takes place in Qualicum Beach from July 30 to August 18. For more on B2B, please see our story on page B3 in today’s paper.

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Bard to Broadwayâ€™s live summer theatre kicks off itâ€™s thirteenth season with two sensational shows on the stage of the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach July 9 to August 18. The smash hit Broadway musical Hello Dolly along with Beckyâ€™s New Car an irresistible laugh-out-loud comedy will be performed for B2Bâ€™s live summer repertory theatre. Beckyâ€™s New Car is a thoroughly original comedy by Steven Dietz with serious overtones, a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken and stars Candice Appleby as Becky. Have you ever been tempted to ďŹ‚ee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage â€” with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Becky is offered nothing short of a new life and the audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun in a way that most plays wouldnâ€™t dare. Director Don Harper is in his seventh season with B2B, having appeared in the Sound of Music (2006), Lend Me a Tenor and Guys and Dolls (2007), Annie Get Your Gun (2008), Little Shop of Horrors (2009) and Anne of Green Gables last year.

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Summer theatre in Qualicum Beach resumes July 9 as Bard to Broadway kicks off its 13th season.

His directing credits for B2B include The Foreigner (2009) and Maggieâ€™s Getting Married (2010). For ECHO Players, he has appeared in Ned Durango Comes to Big Oak, Gigi, and Over the River and Through the Woods and has directed I Never Sang for My Father, and Uh-Oh! Here Comes Christmas. Hello Dolly has become one of the most enduring musical theatre hits enjoying three Broadway revivals and international success since it was ďŹ rst produced in 1964. The winner of 10 Tony

Awards on Broadway Hello Dolly tells the story of Mrs. Dolly Leviâ€™s effort to marry Horace Vandergelder, the well-known half-a-millionaire. Along the way she also succeeds in matching up the young and beautiful widow Molloy with Vandergelderâ€™s head clerk, Cornelius Hackl; Corneliusâ€™ assistant, Barnaby Tucker, with Molloyâ€™s assistant, Minnie Fay; and the struggling artist, Ambrose Kemper, with Vandergelderâ€™s weeping niece, Ermengarde. The group takes off on a whirlwind adventure from Yonkers, New York into the

big city of New York where love and excitement await. Director Gary Brown, is a proud co-founder of B2B and is once again thrilled to be in the directorâ€™s chair. Performing and directing for B2B has always brought joy to Brown and he said the past 13 years have been the best theatrical experience of his life. The principle cast includes Amy Mikkelborg as Dolly Gallagher Levi, Brian Lecky as Horace Vandergelder, Morganna Clarkson as Irene Molloy, David Mathews as Cornelius Hackl, Emily Blake as Minne Fay and Nicholas Atkinson as Barnaby Tucker. He said Atkinson who plays the role of Barnaby is amazing. â€œHe is a very talented kid. His whole family is â€Ś he is the next jewel in the crown. Heâ€™s brilliant in Hello Dolly and he will be a joy to watch,â€? admitted Brown. He said Atkinson and Mathews, who plays Corneilus, are great together. â€œThey auditioned on the same day. I gave them both a script and when they read it I knew right away it was a perfect pairing. They are both so talented.â€? Brown said rehearsals are going well and he is conďŹ dent it will be a strong show that audiences will enjoy. The B2B box ofďŹ ce opens June 19, but you can check out the 2012 schedule on line at www.b2btheatre.com.

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Parksville Rotarians are getting ready for July 1 AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

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hen you have a winning formula why change it?” Parksville Rotary Club organizer Kim Burden said of this year’s Canada Day in Parksville. As one of the biggest celebrations on the Island, the all-day festivities will kick off with the Shriners’ pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. and run well into the night with the Thrifty Foods Fireworks Spectacular at 10 p.m. Centered on Community Park and the beach, Canada’s birthday party will take one notable detour with the parade along Highway 19A from Shelly Road into downtown starting at 10 a.m. There will be over 100 entries in one of the big draws of the day, with people coming from all over the Island to enjoy the excitement and then head down

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Parksville’s Canada Day parade is colourful and interesting, and it draws thousands of people to city streets.

for the perfect park setting. That will be followed by the ofﬁcial opening in the park at noon with the main stage entertainment kicking off at 1 p.m. “The reason I’m involved in this event, is it’s so nice to see all the families enjoying the park together,” Burden said, highlighting the family event atmosphere and the great location. Ever since Rotary took over the event a few years ago they

Parksville July 1 Schedule 7 a.m. — Shriners’ Pancake Breakfast 10 a.m. — parade down Highway 19A to downtown Noon — ofﬁcial opening in the park Entertainment 1 -1:30 - Lemon Tree

have focused on continuous fun through the day for something to do whether people picnic in the park for the day or stop in at any time. There will be vendor booths and children’s games and rides throughout the day. Though accurate numbers are impossible in a wide open park where people come and go, Burden said they usually estimate around 20,000 people come through, at least on good

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weather years like last year, unlike the previous year’s heavy rain. The entertainment runs all afternoon and evening with a blend of local and familiar favourites starting at 1 p.m. with Lemon Tree, a country/pop duo of local sisters, followed by another young local group, Gold and Shadow with an art/rock style. They are followed by another sister duo, Carli and Julie Kennedy from Victoria at 2:45 p.m. and then local cover band Johnny Inappropriate and the 12-piece R&B band Time Well Wasted from Courtenay at 5:15 p.m. At 7 p.m. impressionist Johnny Vallis will bring dozens of acts

to the stage followed by Triple Grace, three sisters, for a short set with their three-part, a capella harmonies. At 8:30 p.m. the exciting, allaround entertainment of the Timebenders cover band takes over for the final stretch to the fireworks. Again this year there will be no vehicles in the park — other than handicap access — but there is plenty of parking around town and the Parksville Downtown Business Association will be running a free shuttle. The Oceanside Cycling Coalition will also be offering the popular valet service it first tried at the Qualicum Beach Family Day earlier this summer. They also invite cyclists to join them in the parade by showing up at the Shelly Road marshaling area before 9:30 a.m. Burden added the Parksville Rotary Club can use all the donations they can get to help run the event and not take away from their other charitable efforts. There will be a donation point at the main entry area. Interested volunteers and vendors should contact Burden at 250-951-6420.

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The ALS community is optimistic these days, with the life span of people living with the debilitating disease being extended and other positive developments, and they invite the community to join them in their hopeful walk this Sunday in Parksville. Everyone is invited to join The Mid Island Walk to stop ALS in its tracks, said coordinator Ray Walker who said that while they encourage donations, it is not required if people just want to show their support. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s or motor neuron disease, is a neuromuscular disease which causes degeneration in the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles. It can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender or circumstances with around 3,000 Canadians currently living with it. There is no cure but novel uses of new technologies and drug therapies are showing exciting potential for today’s patients, helping them function, communicate and live with greater comfort Walker said. The proceeds from the walk go to the ALS Society of BC to fund research and to provide support for those living with it. There will be refreshments, information and a chance to support the great cause. Get more information, register or donate at www.walkforals.ca or call Ray Walker at 250-228-8683. Registration for the fun ﬁlled event — hosted by the Parksville AM Rotary Club and local ALS volunteers — starts at 11 a.m. and the walk starts and ends at the park behind city hall at noon.

Golfathon for ALS On June 16, Jan Best and Marc McAndrews will take part in the PGA of B.C. Golfathon for ALS by golﬁng as many holes as possible at the Mount Brenton course in Chemainus. Golf Pros will golf from sunrise to sunset, non-stop at 40 courses across the province to raise funds and awareness for ALS. Get more information or donate at www.golfathonforals.ca.

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The Serenade for Strings, dedicated to Frederick Delius on the occasion of his 60th Birthday was an acknowledgement of the debt Warlock owed to the older composer, and the culmination of almost 12 years of friendship. The NCO performances are scheduled for June 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Brechin United Church and June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Edmunds Anglican Church in Parksville. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and under 12 free at the Port Theatre Box Ofﬁce or at the door.

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PATTERSON,, P May Phyllis May ayy Pa Patterson passed away peacefully Patters eacefully fully ullyy on Friday, id June 2, 2012 at Nanaimo Regional i General Hospital, at age 90. She was born in Qualicum Beach on May 6, 1922 to become the oldest child of a family of nine siblings of Edith and Charles Lamson. She is survived by her son, Leslie and daughter-in-law, Marie, and her grandchildren: Zack and Ava. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers: Jessie, Raymond, James (Donna), Charlotte, Lucille (Charlie), Nancy (John), and David (Seonaid). May lived for many years at her home in Nanoose Bay, where she retired after a career in primary school teaching. She loved being involved with people and the community. She was active with gardening and over the years, was a leader in a quilt making group. She was a member of Parksville Baptist Church. In her last couple of years, she lived at the Lakeside Gardens Retirement apartments in Nanaimo. May will be missed by her many friends and family. A special thanks to the Nanaimo Hospital staff and all the friends who cared for her. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 1:30 pm at Qualicum Beach Cemetery. IIn lieu of ﬂowers, a donation onation may be made to tthe Heart and Stroke Foundation. F First Memorial Funeral Serrvices (250)754-8333

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91 yrs. old, born Aug 4, 1921 in Gladstone, MB passed away peacefully on May 22 with his children Grant and Ruth near his side. At the start of WWII Jack enlisted in the Army (RCASC). During his European service, Jack met and married Betty, his loving wife & mother of their two children. Upon returning to Canada, he worked with The Tuckett Tobacco Co as a travelling salesman throughout Manitoba and a short stint in Toronto. After Leaving Tuckett’s Jack and his brother Doug moved their families to Thompson, MB and opened a gift / flower shop and pool hall. This proved an adventure but after a few years they sold and returned to Winnipeg,. Jack started work as the sales manager at an audio and alarm installation company. Later Jack and Betty moved their family to New Westminster, BC. Jack was hired as the Marketing Officer for the New Zealand Trade Commission in Vancouver, Jack enjoyed the work and remained there till retirement. Jack’s passion for gardening, BBQ’s & friends filled his retirement days in Qualicum Beach. Jack is predeceased by his Wife Betty and sister Velma, (Stuart). Jack is survived by his loving family, daughter Ruth (Samuel, grandchildren Eyob & Hiwot), son Grant (Darlene), his sister Beryl ( Chuck ), and his brother Doug ( Fay ), and his extended family Margaret, David ,Debbie, ( children Cameron & Mitchell ). Jack shared happy times with his many nieces and nephews. Thank you Doug, Fay and Kathy for the love, support and care of Dad the past two years in Victoria. Special thanks to the staff at George Derby, Royal Jubilee, Victoria and Burnaby General for their wonderful care.

A memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 14th 1:15 PM at the Christian Fellowship Center, 825 Village Way, Qualicum Beach, BC

Willy Ostensen October 24, 1938 – May 31, 2012

Dad’s journey on this earth ended on May 31, 2012 and he is rejoicing with Jesus. Dad was born north of the Arctic Circle in the town of Kirkenes, Norway. He met the love of his life 17 years later in Oslo, Norway. Mom and Dad were married a couple of years after that and at the age of 21 he met the Lord in a very personal way when he was filled with the Holy Spirit and a passion for the work of the Lord. With family in tow he came to Canada in 1973 by way of a 10 year sojourn in Melbourne, Australia. A six week job with the Powell River News turned into 28 years in Powell River that encompassed leaving the printing trade that he was very accomplished at and taking up his real estate career. Those that knew him realized that family and the Lord’s work were his greatest passions in life. Retiring in 2002 he continued being instrumental in leadership roles in churches in Coquitlam and Oceanside. In the last few years he did take a little more time with some buddies on the golf course and tending his garden. Dad leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Inger, four children, Martin & (Moira) Ostensen, Ron & (Karen) Ostensen, (Mark) & Monica Peckford, and Andrew & (Shelley) Ostensen. He was blessed with ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Our family would like to thank everyone that have been such great friends to Mom and Dad over the years. Dad enjoyed his retirement to Qualicum Beach and quickly made friends with some truly wonderful people. So much kindness, well wishes, and fervent prayer were poured into our family after Dad was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. Dad faced this final challenge the way he faced life and that was with an unwavering trust in his Saviour and Healer, Jesus Christ. Dad lived his life as the Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians “for me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21) A service celebrating a life well lived will be held at Oceanside Community Church, 1420 Alberni Hwy, Parksville, B.C. on June 17, 2012 at 10:00AM. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Christian charity of your choice would honour dad greatly. Arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home, (250) 334-0707

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((To Toon-Niven-Duncan)) Feb. 23, 1918 ~ June 2, 2012

Predeceased by father, John Brown, Duncan 1918; husband, James W. Toon - 1951; stepfather, Capt. James Niven - 1952; husband, Joseph Davies - 1983, mother, Katherine Niven - 1986. Survived by daughters, Leilani J. Houkes and Kathryn M. Hilker (Michael); grandchildren: Tamara, T Tanya & Todd; great grandchildren: dchildren: Shaune, Jam mie, Brianna, Taylor & Loogan; greatgreat grandchild Declan. No service by request.

Martin Adam (Mark) Kress

July 16, 1931 - May 31, 2012 Predeceased by his parents Anton & Katherina Kress & a brother Edward Kress. Survived by 2 brothers Tony (Rose) Kress; Mankota, Sask., and a sister, Josephine (Michael) Wingerter; Sidney, B.C. and numerous nieces & nephews Cremation by Yates Funeral Services. No service in Parksville, BC. Funeral Mass at St. Albert’s Church, Mankota, Sask. Graveside blessing & internment at St. Martin’s Cemetery, Billimun, Sask. Do not stand by my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am a diamond glint of snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling ﬂight, I am the soft starts shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.

Jessie McPhee of Qualicum Beach, BC passed away peacefully on Monday, June 4, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 9 at 1pm at Yates Funeral Service & Crematorium, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to Qualicum Beach branch of the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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LYALL MORTON SUNDBERG January 1, 1925 – May 23, 2012

Dad spent the last year of his life at “The Gardens” in Qualicum Beach, BC and died peacefully on Wednesday, May 23rd at the age of 87. He was born in Innisfail, AB and lived his early life in central Alberta with his brother Quentin (Marion) and sister Corrine. At a young age he enlisted in the Navy and became a Military Police stationed in Halifax. After the war he attended university and graduated BCom’49 from UBC. He was an avid runner and a member of the UBC Track & Field team. Dad came into our lives when we were very young and his large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins soon “adopted” us as well and we have many fond memories of camping week-ends, football games attended, bar-be-ques, and visits to family farms enjoying ice cream made with fresh farm cream and eggs. He was a quite, sweet soft spoken man with a fabulous smile and enjoyed telling us all stories of his boyhood days, life in the Navy, and trips hitching rides on trains across Canada. His ﬁrst love was his family and his second love was golf. Dad was a member of the “Elks Golf and Country Club” in Calgary, spend many winters in Indio, California golfing and marshalling at the Bob Hope Classic, and when mom and dad moved to Qualicum Beach, joined Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club. He was pre-deceased by our mom Jeanne in 2008 and is survived by his daughters Linda Vause, Lesley Leinweber (John) and Pat Dicken (Peter). He will be forever missed and loved by all of his family and friends but especially by his grandchildren Caroll (Trent), Glen, Allan (Carina), Kevin (Lindsay), Keith (Bevin), Kelly (Nim), Sarah (Ian), Christina, Rebecca, Lisa (Murray) and great-grandchildren Matthew, Kyrsten, Nicholas, Hannah, Emylia, Josh, Owen, Kyle, Trevor and Kailash.

Our family wish to thank ALL staff on the third ﬂoor of The Gardens for the care and respect they extended to “our father” through his entire stay and especially during his last few weeks of his life. The interment of dad’s ashes will be held at the “Garden of Remembrance” at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Qualicum Beach on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 11:30 – Father’s Day and ﬁttingly the same day as one of his favorite golf events, the US Open. We extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to say “Farewell”.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF MARGARET STEWART TOUGH Deceased, who died on September 10, 2011, formerly of Qualicum Beach,B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of MARGARET STEWART TOUGH, are hereby notiﬁed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Bruce George Eggleston c/o: SOLOWAY & COMPANY Barristers and Solicitors 145 E. Hirst Ave., PO Box 1867, Parksville, BC V9P 2H6 on or before June 22, 2012, after which date, the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. SOLOWAY & COMPANY Barristers and Solicitors

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67, of Parksville, passed away suddenly June 4, 2012. Barbara was born on October 2 1944, in Bassano, Alberta to Dorothy and Charles Jones. She was the youngest of three children, and the only daughter. In 1963, she married her husband Bob Ashton. This past February, they celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. Barb had a great love for her family. She was a fabulous cook, enjoyed gardening, golﬁng and in more recent years developed a love of travel. She was a long-time member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and volunteer at Milner Gardens. Barb leaves behind her much-loved husband Bob; their three sons and spouses, Chris and Darlene of Parksville, Cameron and Christine of Ottawa, Cory and Marta of Toronto; four grandchildren, Richard, Alexandria, Megen and Tori; and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers and their spouses, who reside in the Edmonton area. As well, Barb leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial will be held on Monday, June 11th between 2 and 4 pm, at the Lions Den, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial gifts in Barb’s memory can be made to a charity of choice.

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Woods Foreman Millwrights Planer Mechanic Woods Foreman Field Engineer Maintenance Supervisor Detailed job postings can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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CERTIFIED PLANER MECHANIC WFP is currently seeking a part-time Certified Planer Mechanic (Millwright experience) to join our Duke Point Sawmill Division located in Nanaimo, BC. This is an hourly USW union position with a certified rate of $33.225 per hour and a comprehensive benefit package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-peopleemployment/employees/ Complete job details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/ourpeople-employment/careers/ THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: July 6th, 2012 Reference Code: DPS, Planer Mechanic As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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JOHN DEERE 4-wheel wagon, used very little. $750. obo. Antique horse scoop - offers. (250)323-1969 (Cedar).

BUSY SALON looking for a chair rental or commission stylist. Above average commission & relocation incentives! Please call for details: (250)586-2266, (250)927-0023 evenings. DRIVER - TAXI. Full or part time. Perfect for semi or semi retired person. Class 4 lic. Call Gorm at 250-927-4029. DUNCAN, BC- We are looking for a fulltime Heavy Duty Mechanic, will consider apprentice based on experience. Wage and beneďŹ t package as per the USW Coast Master Agreement. Duties will include repairs to logging trucks and logging equipment. Please fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email to kenfraser@telus.net. ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driverâ€™s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Send resume: fax 250-949-9230 or email kkelec@cablerocket.com.

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Project Engineer in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The Project Engineer will possess competency in the followign areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner Oversees the Administration of Contract (Accepted Bid Package) and Information Management - Assists with Project Administration and Cash Flow Ensures a safe work environement - Bachelorâ€™s degree from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - Ability to work in a team environment -Ability to deďŹ ne problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Send Resume to: patton@bakerconcrete.com

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for QAQC Manager in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The QA QC Manager will have knowledge in the following: Responsible for all inspection activities - Assign qualiďŹ ed inspection and test personnel to perform their applicable quality related activities - Responsible for review and approval of test controls and test results, inspection records and welding inspections. - Document nonconformances - Bachelorâ€™s degree in an engineering, scientiďŹ c, or construction-related discipline from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the civil discipline Knowledge of construction practices (i.e., formwork, rebar, concrete placing, etc) is preferred -Demonstrated skill and knowledge with applicable Quality codes. - Must have knowledge of the general structure of quality assurance programs, especially of inspection and testing procedures under those programs. Please send resume to patton@bakerconcrete.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘ Experienced Boom man â€˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â€˘ Hooktender â€˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Driver â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Full time with union rates and beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

WORK WANTED FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, renoâ€™s and repairs.Specializing in re-textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859. WORK WANTED: Gardening, Housekeeping, Dog Walking, Car Washing, etc. $18/hr, 2 hour min. Small pick up for Yard Waste Removal. Please call 250-248-3248. WE ARE looking for an energetic server/barista with a smile & a plan to work at the same place for more than 1 year. Permanent part-time position. Please email resumeâ€™ to: chachajava@shaw.ca

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EXPERIENCED COOK required by Bugsyâ€™s Bar & Grill. Apply in person No phone calls accepted. COOK NEEDED. Must have â€œFood Safeâ€? and a positive attitude. Apply to: The French Creek Marine Pub #1-1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. Ask for Richard.

LOOKING FOR an automotive paint technician to work F/T in the Comox Valley, that works well with others and is able to maintain and clean their own work space. Must have experience in automotive prep, priming, masking, spraying and polishing car bodies. Must own tools required to perform job. Waterborne experience an asset but not necessary. Reply with resume to Drawer 4494 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7.

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PERSONAL CARE ARE YOU looking for someone to assist you with your day to day errands? I am an RN and can help you with your needs; light meal prep., errands, home visits, organizing. Call Connie 250-752-1638

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES BOOKKEEPING, p/u & drop off, 16 years experience. Tina 250-245-1390

CLEANING SERVICES PATâ€™S HOME Care Service. Specializing in Personal Care And Home Cleaning. Honest, High Performance Standards Positive Attitude. Excellent Refâ€™s. Welcoming new Clients. Please Call 250-228-8201. SPECIALIZING IN SOFT BRUSH CLEANING of vinyl siding, gutter cleaning, windows, roof demossing, and pressure, washing. Free estimates. 250-802-4286 sroutley54@gmail.com

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HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320. PHONE ANY day. We will Haul Away. Call anytime at 250-468-5733. TERRYâ€™S TRUCKING, Haul away junk, yard waste, applâ€™s, furn. Cheap!! Phone Terry @ 250-248-4917 leave message. WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Small engine repair, Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.

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FRIENDLY FRANK MUSIC STAND. Antique, solid brass, $65. 8â€™ fence panel $34. (250)586-7266.

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ARBUTUS GROVE Church, Parksville, 170 West Hirst, next to Legion, Sat, June 9, 8-1:30pm. Household items, books. Something for everyone! Bake Table Included. BOWSER- 4787 Blue Heron Cres, Sat, June 9, 9am-3pm. Sun, June 10, 9am-12noon. Multi-family! Lots & lots of good stuff! CHARTWELL. MULTI-FAMILY. Sat. June 9, 8am-2pm. Kidâ€™s clothes & toys, CDs, and lots more! 775 Tribune Place. COOMBS1182 STATION Rd, Fri, June 8, 8am-2pm, Sat & Sun, June 9, 10, 10am-2pm. Kidâ€™s items, books, dressers, weight loss/whole foods, Peg Prego stroller. CRAIG BAY, 1255 Gabriola Dr.(drive down Langara, turn left on Gabriola) Sat & Sun, June 9th & 10th. (8 - 2). Household goods, etc. EAGLE CREST- Moving Sale! Sat, June 9, 9am-12noon, 1169 & 1175 Blind Bogey Dr. Household goods, original art, lawn furniture, tools & more. FRENCH CREEK 1376 Greenwood Way (off Drew). June 9 (8:30-2). Moving sale, great stuff, no junk. HUGE, HUGE Moving sale. Sat. June 9, 9am-3pm. Kidâ€™s stuff, furniture, antiques, tools. You want it, weâ€™ve got it. Priced to sell! 1323 Meadowood Way, Qualicum. MOVING TO ENGLAND SALE 1216 Gabriola Dr (Craig Bay) Parksville. June 9 & 10 (9-6). Oak designer re-production antique furniture, Vilas bdrm set & gen. household items. Lots of nice stuff, priced to go in this 2 day sale. Photos posted www.ďŹ nepointantiques.com MULTI-FAMILY, moving garage sale. Grandon Road, Qualicum Beach. Saturday, June 9 from 8:30am until 4pm. Furniture, tools, toys, antiques, new clothing (seconds) and more. Look for the balloons. NANOOSE BAY, 1590 Morello Rd. Sat. June 9, 9am - 4pm. Fundraiser for Nanoose Tops Tools, furniture, house hold items,books, etc.Rain or Shine NANOOSE BAY: HUGE furniture sale; French antiques, lrg French mirror, teak garden set, maple dining table, leather chairs, lecturn, oak corner cabinet, brand new dble bed, and much more. Everything must go. Sat., 9 June, 8-1pm, 1537 The Bell, right on Reef @ marina. NORTH QUALICUM, 1725 Settler Rd. Fri. June 8th (12-6) & Sat. June 9th (10-2). Estate Sale, contents of 2 bdrm apt., storage rm, & patio items. Furniture, pottery, original Canadian Art. Thousands of personal & household items. Turn onto Bayliss, left on Dorman, right on Corcan, go to end, left on Kiskimo, left on Settler. 1st house on the left. PARKSVILLE, 1270 Saturna Dr., (Craig Bay), Sat & Sun, June 9 & 10, 9am-2pm. Moving/Garage Sale. Everything has to go. Rain or shine! PARKSVILLE: 13 Jenkins Plc., Sun., June 10th only. 9-2pm. Moving sale; Kids clothes, toys, bikes, books, furniture, misc household items, TONS OF STUFF! PARKSVILLE, 149 Acacia St., Sat. June 9th. (8-4). Tools, ďŹ shing gear, household items. Everything must go!!! PARKSVILLE - 211 Hamilton Ave. Jun 9 (9-2). Lots here, tools, lawn mower, linens, kids items and lots more. PARKSVILLE 254 Strawberry Cresc. Jun 9th (9-3). Books, plants, arts & crafts, kitchen misc, ďŹ shing, jigsaw puzzles, camera lens, etc.

PARKSVILLE, 367 McKillop Dr. Sat. June 9 (9-1). Multifamily Sale! Trail-a-bikes, toys, hand tools, snowboard, furniture & household items. PARKSVILLE 451 Morison Ave. Jun 9 (9-2). Multi family sale. Lots of good stuff. PARKSVILLE, 454 Morison Ave. (in the activity centre) Community Sale. Sat. June 9th (8-12). Please park on Morison Ave. PARKSVILLE: 623 & 627 Sandlewood Dr., (near Springwood Park). Sat., June 9th, 9-1pm. Furniture, Barbie house, plants, tools and many household items. PARKSVILLE- 715 Ermineskin Ave, Sat, June 9, 8-2pm. Household items, camping equipment & marine cooler. PARKSVILLE 76 Magnolia Dr. Jun 9 (9-?). Hoarders Anon. says I need a garage sale!!! PARKSVILLE (Estate/Garage Sale in the house), fr Temple Store, down 2 blks, left on Willow #337. Tons of sm items. June 8&9, Fri/Sat 8:30am-3pm PARKSVILLE: MOVING Sale. Sat & Sun, June 9 & 10, 8am3pm. Records, artwork, kidâ€™s stuff, kitchen, books, a little of everything! 254 Hamilton Ave. PARKVILLE, ARBUTUS Grove Church, 170 Hirst Ave. Sat June 9th (8-1:30) Household goods, furniture, something for everyone! QUALICUM, 796 Norwood Place, Chartwell. June 9, 8-12. Collector KNIVES, Art, Rugs, quality household, Collectibles. QUALICUM BAY, 2918 Leon Rd., Sat & Sun, June 2, 3, 9 & 10, (9am-3pm). Tools, electronics, appliances, music, bikes, motorcycles, kids stuff and much more. QUALICUM BAY2975 Becque Road (off Kenmuir), June 9, 10am-4pm. Plants, trees & shrubs. Large collection of Japanese Maples. Everything must go! QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre. 240 Lions way, Qualicum Bay, B.C. Date:June 10th., 8am to 12 noon. Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market. Tables: $8.00. Qualicum Bay Lionâ€™s Club Silent Auction & Entertainment. Rain or Shine. Ph: 250-7578481 or 250-757-9938. QUALICUM BEACH, 270 Rupert Rd. East, Sat, June 9, 8am-3pm. Desk, lots of teenager clothes, king sized mattress and much more. QUALICUM BEACH, 472 Birch Ave. Sat. June 9th (8-2). Carpenter tools, ďŹ shing gear, household items, & lots of stuff QUALICUM BEACH, 586 Nootka Rd. Sat. June 9th, (8-2) Household items & furniture. Rain or Shine!!! QUALICUM BEACH (Eaglecrest), 1163 Blind Bogey Dr., Fri, June 8 & Sat, June 9 (8am-3pm). Moving Sale. Great deals! Massage table, desk w/ hutch, 4 tables, large armoire, queen headboard, stereo cabinet, TV, books, binders, ofďŹ ce supplies, kitchenware, ďŹ sh tank, Craftsman tool chest, hose reel, wall art, clothes, Xmas decorations and more. Call (250)594-4209. QUALICUM BEACH: Sat. June 9, 8am-3pm. 167 Hoylake Rd. West, on cul-de-sac. BIG downsizing/moving sale; Furniture, tools, house & yard plants. Good quality at great prices. Rain or shine! QUALICUM. SAT. June 9, 8am-2pm. Misc. items & some furniture. 584 Hall Road. YARD SALE, SAT JUNE 9, 7am-1pm, 591 Tamarack Dr. Qualicum Beach. Toys, games, tools, sports stuff, camping stuff, furniture, dishes and more. Early Birds Welcome, Coffeeâ€™s On.

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LUXURIOUS 2 bedroom, 2 bath, pet friendly condo. Granite counters, hardwood ﬂoors, carpet in bedrooms. Stainless steel in kitchen. Inste laundry. The Avista building in Parksville. $1150 plus hydro. Contact Roger at 250-713-1025 or roger@paciﬁcedgeproperties.ca

COOMBS, QUIET 1 bdrm RV, incl. util’s., walk to Coombs. $450 p/mo, 250-240-1445.

QUALICUM BEACH- 55+, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, 1 level w/attached garage. Close to shopping & trails. NS/NP. $1125+ utils. Avail now. Call (250)331-9647.

SPORTING GOODS LEFT HANDED Burner Driver R. Flex 10.5, new. $190 obo. Call (250)586-6673.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS BEAUTIFUL 1076 sqft 2 bedroom condo across from Parksville Community Park. 2 full bathrooms, in-suite laundry, balcony, secured entry, elevator and covered parking. New paint. Low strata of $140.00 No age restrictions, rentals allowed and small pets. Willing to negotiate commission with buying agents. 250752-9578 ﬂoring@bcsupernet.com $197,000.

FOR SALE BY OWNER CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387. HOBBY FARM- 5 acres in Qualicum. Small barn, shop 30’x40’x16’, security gate. Vendor mortgage ﬁnancing, 2.5%. $825,000. Call (250)752-1693.

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ERRINGTON- 1 bdrm, private entrance. Available July 1. $500 + utils. Refs req’d. Call (250) 954-0191.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS BOWSER: 3 bdrm mobile on half acre. Long term tenants only. N/P, refs req. $850 mo, avail immed. 250-951-7473.

HOMES FOR RENT

PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water incld. Available June 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350.

1600 sq.ft. 3+ bedroom Mobile with an addition, on 1/2 an acre. Fruit trees, shop and out buildings. $1200/mo. Close to elementary school and beach. Bowser. Susan or Larry 250757-9286

QUALICUM BEACH (Downtown)- 1000sq ft, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 5 appls, lrg living room & deck, balcony, $1000 mo. July 1. Min 1 year lease. NS/NP. 2 refs. Call 250-240-0549, 250752-3241, 250-752-7904.

1-BDRM house near Qualicum Bay. 600 sq. ft. F/S, W/D. No smoking, no pets. Open kitchen/living room, lrg bdrm & closet, bath/lndry room. $725 mo + hydro. Avail now. (250)757-9777.

QUALICUM BEACH- waterfront condo. 2 bdrms, 2 bath, W/D, secure parking. Adult oriented building, non smoking no pets. $1250/mo. Call 250752-5021 or 250-954-5021. Available Now.

3 BDRM, 2 bath Rancher. New home, 15 mins from downtown Qualicum. W/D, F/S, D/W, fenced yard, patio and double garage. N/S, small dog ok with approval. $1200./mo + utils. Avail now or July 1st. Call 604-290-4290.

VILLAGE GREEN ESTATES 317 Village Way, QB 1 bdrm apts, $750. 2 & 3 bdrm townhomes, $950 to $1150. 5 appls, F/P, patio. N/S, sm pet ok. Quiet adult community. Close to town. Ofﬁce hrs Tuesday’s & Thursday’s, 4pm-7pm.

250-240-2816. COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1200 sq.ft. Commercial building, 2 bays with 10 ft. doors, 1 ofﬁce & display area in newer industrial complex off Hwy 4. $800 p/m, negotiable. Call 250-716-6797.

COTTAGES QUALICUM BEACH: Clean, reno’d, lrg 2bdrm, 1000 sqft, lrg kitchen, NS/NP close to beach, ref’s. $960. Call 250752-1315, 1-250-661-9275.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COUNTRY SETTING North Qualicum. Upper Duplex, 1 bdrm, FS, References NS, No dogs. Avail. Immed. $675/mo. 250-594-5950.

COOMBS, BRIGHT 2 bdrm, gas f/p, 5 appli’s, fenced yd, RV parking, N/S, Pets neg., 10 mins. from town, $850 + utils, refs. req’d. 250-248-6584 DEEP BAY (Bowser) rancher. 1340 sq ft, 2 bdrms + den, 2 baths, ﬁreplace, garage, fully fenced. 5 appls. Great area, 5 minute walk to beach or drive to Marina. N/S. Lease for $1150 mo + utils. Avail now. Call 250-757-9937. PARKSVILLE, 3bdrm, large family room, N/P, N/S. 5 appli’s, fenced back yard, close to town, $1150 p/m + utils. Avail. Now.Call 250-468-5451. PARKSVILLE DOWNTOWN nicely landscaped yard surrounds cute 2+ bedroom home suitable for seniors. For lease. Most appliances and landscape maintenance included. Please call 250-738-0524 for details. QUALICUM BEACH- 2 bdrm, 2 bath house, plus a 1-bdrm studio cottage. Clean bright 1200 sq ft home, very quiet location, walking distance to pool and downtown. Large, private yard, beautifully landscaped. N/S, sm pet negotiable. 1 year lease, $1250/mo + utilities. Avail July 1. Refs req’d. Call 250-594-8876.

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PARKSVILLE, Nice 2 bdrm house with in-law suite, NP, NS. Incl’s WD, FS, for both house & suite. Avail now. $1400/mo. (250) 746-5094.

NANOOSE BAY- steps to Fairwinds Golf & Marina. 2 bdrms, 5 appls, furnished or not, ocean and garden views. NS/NP. Available July 15. (250)468-9901.

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PARKSVILLE AREA, 3 bdrm upper, W/D, fenced yard, pets ok, avail immed, $1000 mo. Call 250-248-4551 (days) or 250-248-9212 (eves).

FRENCH CREEK, 800 s/f, 1 bdrm, private entry, shared laundry. Walking distance to Wembly mall. $800 p/m all inclusive. Avail. July 1st. Call after 5 pm, 250-248-9633

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PARKSVILLE. $770./mo. Private 1-bdrm cottage. Quiet, N/S, N/P. Close to downtown. Utils & 3 appl’s. (250)954-3358

1956 CONSUL MKI Estate Wagon, ONE OF APPROX 15 IN THE WORLD. Body, paint and motor all done. Lots of new parts. The car needs assembly. Will Trade for British and Cash. MUST SELL. No Time. Have all receipts. Call 250-490-4150 (Penticton, BC).

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Excited about the potential of the new national mental health strategy, Carol Richardson, executive director of Parksville’s Forward House invites any interested community members to their annual general meeting.

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The facility’s society will be electing three new directors and there will be refreshments. It will be held Wednesday, June 27 at 3:30 p.m. at the house at 129 East Jensen Ave., Parksville, across from city hall. Call 250-954-0785 for more information.

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