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Manhunt on for pizza robber Early Sunday morning sees attack by knife wielding culprit Police are on the lookout for a knife-wielding robber who hit the Parksville Panago Pizza outlet in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 8. Oceanside RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robertson reported the robbery took place at about 1:30 a.m. when a man pulled up to the restaurant on a bicyle at as the lone staff member was preparing to close up for the night. He walked inside, pulled out a knife and demanded money. The employee complied and the man ﬂed the scene on his bicycle up Craig Street with an undisclosed amount of cash. Robertson said the suspect is described as a Caucasian male, with graying hair and a dirty face, possibly a moustache. At the time of the ROBBERY SUSPECT robbery he wore riding glasses, a green bicycle helmet with a small white label on the front, a long-sleeved dark sweater, light-coloured gloves with a dark palm and he had a black or purple backpack. Anyone with information in relation to this incident or knowledge of a suspect ﬁtting the description is requested to contact the RCMP at 250-248-6111. Robertson said the man is considered armed and the public should not approach him.

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THE FLYING IS FINE: Roger York pilots his T-28 trainer onto the tarmac during Saturday’s fly-in at the Qualicum Beach Municipal airport. The event was a feast of all things aerial. More pictures on page A5.

Sand pound up set to begin Sand sculpting competition to turn the beach into ﬁne, though gritty art BY AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

at the only official Canadian qualifier for the world chamThe weather’s heating up just in time for Parksville’s pre- pionships, this weekend marks the beginning of a busy five mier summer event. weeks of other beach-related activities. Officially the 13th annual Quality The pound up — with special sand Add your COMMENTS at Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting being brought in — begins Friday and www.pqbnews.com Competition and Exhibition, organizthe official competition begins Saturers will be marking 30 years of sandday morning. The sculpture area will, castles on Parksville Bay. open to the public at 2 p.m. Along with some of the best sand sculpting in the world, See SAND, page A7

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STARTING POINT Hot weather for Beach Day

Organizers of the upcoming Beach Day event in Qualicum Beach are expressing NEIL HORNER PHOTO conﬁdence in the weather for Tom Russell, Rosemary Hathaway, the inaugural version of what David James, and Tom Whitfield are they hope will become an anlooking forward to sunny weather. nual attraction for the town. They don’t have a crystal ball, but they do know that the law of averages is with them and July 21 is statistically one of the most likely to have sunny weather in the entire calendar. Because of this, it might be a good idea for participants — and there should be many — taking precautions to avoid burning.

Throw a shrimp on the barbie ... The advent of summer has members of the Eaglecrest Residents Association thinking about barbecues. They’ve begun organizing their neighbourhood barbecue event for August 12 at the Eaglecrest Golf Course in Qualicum Beach.

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Up, up and away! There may be no Airport Appreciation Day this year, but Qualicum Beach aviators are still very much primed for takeoff

here may be no Airport Appreciation Day in Qualicum Beach this year, but that doesn’t mean local aviators are all relaxing in their armchairs, dreaming about the day they’ll once again take to the skies. Far from it. This weekend, the ParksvilleQualicum Aero Club hosted a special fly-in event at the airport to not only show off some rather remarkable aircraft to local residents, but also to show off the airport facility to visiting fliers. Aero Club spokesperson Fred Evoy said the club holds the event on alternate years to the Airport Day festivities. The day’s activities kicked off with a pancake breakfast, followed by fly-pasts by a variety of aircraft. Residents were able to take in

a variety of static displays and, for those with a more adventurous bent, could buy a raffle ticket for the chance to go for a ride in Roger York’s T-28 Trojan warbird or go for a spin in a Glasair homebuilt. Although there were aircraft flying in and flying out throughout the day, many members, their guests and fly-in crews made a point to stick around and enjoy a salmon barbecue and dance to the music of Big Twang Theory, from 5 p.m. to midnight. The action wasn’t all in the sky or the runway, either. Just like at the Airport Day event, there was a car show held on the airport grounds for those with a love for machines that are not prone to fly. Evoy said he was pleased with the turnout and, more importantly, the weather. — Neil Horner

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(Above) Roger York flies his T-28 trainer in for a landing. (Left) Fouad Menassa cooks up some pancakes for hungry aviators. (Right) Don Hudgeons chats with Darrell Zimmerman about his Kitfox Vixen. The Vari-Eze, built by Burt Rutan, may look like it comes straight out of the space age, but it was designed in 1971. Fred Evoy turns the prop of a Russian Yak trainer.

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Some civically minded Ballenas students want to revitalize Nicholls Park on Pym Street in Parksville. Sebastian Cooper, Kyle Wamer and Hayley Milne, founding members of the Ballenas Civic Action Group, made a presentation to Parksville city council Wednesday describing the history of the park and John Leonard Nicholls, the long time teacher and dedicated community member the park was named to honour in 1979. While the park beside the high school is currently little more than a grass lot, referred to as “burner’s park” because students smoke there, according to coun. Carrie Powell-Davidson, the action group wants to add some more park-like elements to the site. The civic action group, which grew out of their Civics 11 class at the school, surveyed what local residents would like to see in the park and designed three possibilities. They presented council with three proposed budget levels from $8,000 to add a bark mulch

trail, three benches and seven trees, up to a $20,000 version that would add more trees, picnic tables, benches, a garden, gazebo, fence and garbage can. They stressed that those budgets were inﬂated since they are already exploring grants and donations from local companies and community groups, plus the project would take advantage of student resources to build the benches and plant the trees. They are already working with the Coastal Community Credit Union and have made presentations to the Lions, Rotary and Kiwanis. “I feel I want to stand up and clap for you, I’m so excited to see Ballenas students taking the initiative,” said coun. Carrie Powell-Davidson, who supported the idea along with all the other councillors. Mayor Chris Burger said the student’s effort is exactly the kind of thing this council has been trying to develop — more youth interest and involvement in civic issues. He suggested the student’s proposal to ﬁnish the project this summer might be a bit aggressive, but urged them to continue.

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The work can be seen through the fence before the opening, then people get a chance to watch the sand artists from across the continent, Spain and Australia up close until the competition closes Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. After the work stops the exhibition begins and the sculptures get a layer of glue once they’re complete that help them stand throughout what organizers are calling “35 days of free entertainment.” Along with the professional competition on the opening weekend, there will be a first ever community sand-sculpture to mark the 30th anniversary. Sponsored by the Coastal Community Credit Union, there will be experts on hand to help the public in the larger adjacent sand pit throughout the weekend. “We want to inspire new sculptors and this is a fun way to learn. Everyone is welcome to experience sculpting with the pros on July 14 and 15,” said society president Cheryl Dill. There is musical entertainment every day from the gazebo and there are complimentary events on many weekends. The second weekend (July 21 & 22) brings the Parksville Lions International Kite Festival to the big field in Community Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days with food concessions, vendors and all manner of kite building and flying displays and tips along with the ever popu-

and, of course, the world famous beach itself. Organizers are expecting attendance to top 100,000 people through the gates this year and they point out the suggested donation of $2.50 not only keeps the exhibition going but also beneﬁts the community groups that help staff the gates. For more information or to register for the artisan market check www.parksvillebeachfest.ca. Sand sculptors:

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property on the easier if they corner of Stanstart as strata. ford Avenue and The developIsland Highway ment would reEast is owned by quire an official Bruce Alexander community plan who owns Parks(OCP) amendville Chrysler ment from BRUCE ALEXANDER across the street. commercial The proposed develop- and industrial (two properment would include three ties) to commercial/multicommercial buildings of one residence and the zoning and two stories and a four changed to comprehensive story residential building development to allow for the with 27 units plus commer- possibility of a bank. cial on the ground floor and The proposal calls for a underground residential total of 119 parking spaces parking. which is 14 less than reAlexander explained that quired by the zoning, but de while he wants to build the Beeld said that people would residences as strata titled, he live and work in the developintends to rent them initially ment or walk from near bye, and possibly indefinitely, meaning less need for parkbut wants the option to sell ing. them, which would be much The developer will pay

for the design and construction of the south leg of Shelly Road and Island Highway East intersection, including a new traffic signal and contribute $16,000 towards the rest of the traffic light cost. Most of council appeared very supportive but had some concerns about its distance from downtown (1.7 km from city hall Alexander pointed out) and being located adjacent to agricultural land reserve property. With mayor Chris Burger and coun. Marc Lefebvre excusing themselves for a possible conflict, and coun. Sue Powell absent, the remaining four voted unanimously to forward the item on from the committee of the whole to their regular meeting, on July 16.

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Parksville council heard a proposal for a unique small lot development at Despard Avenue and Corﬁeld Street. Though the proposed development would have small 330-420 sq.m. lots, they would still be ground oriented, fee simple detached houses with yard or garden spaces, explained consultant Nigel Gray on behalf of Rushan Development Corporation. The proposed 25 units would require an ofﬁcial community plan (OCP) and zoning amendment for the three currently forested lots totaling 1.7 hectares (4.2 acres). The properties are currently multifamily and would have to be changed

to a new small-lot single family zone. Gray suggested the small lots fit in with the city’s stated goal of densification and would allow the houses to be built incrementally, including renovations to increase their size later. Because there is an identified eagle perch tree on the property 21 per cent of it would be set aside as park space and the developer would contribute to a fund for trails in the area that would not be built until the eagles leave. The current zoning, which is left over from the development of the Bridgewater Lane development across Despard, would allow up to 120 apartments or care facility units. The report from staff suggests this

permitted density “appears somewhat out of place given the present surroundings,” which include single family residential and agricultural land reserve land across Corﬁeld. The report estimates the small lot development would generate over a million dollars in tax revenue over the average 50 year life of residencies more than the undeveloped land. The developer would be required to contribute just over $300,000 for upgrading infrastructure including building a sidewalk to Craig Street. In their committee of the whole council unanimously supported the proposal which will be forwarded to a regular council meeting.

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IT’S SUMMER IN THE CITY! A recent tweet - A successful July and August in Parksville and Qualicum area is not only contingent on weather, we have to be at our best, smile everyone! It’s not the weather that makes us successful but Parksville’s reputation for being a welcoming community. At the time of writing, the weather is warming and when the hot days of summer do hit, we’ll be ready for a picnic on Parksville Beach, a stroll along our wonderful waterfront walkway or the trails at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Our community has many annual festivals and events. This year’s Canada Day celebrations were a resounding success, July 10 is the fifth fantastic week of the Craig Street Summer by the Sea Street Market and Beach Festival events kickoff later this week. These events are possible because of the spirit and dedication of the many hardworking volunteers from our community and the generosity of our local sponsors. Thank you! Pack your bathing suit, sunglasses and flip-flops! We wish our businesses the best summer ever and whether you plan a staycation, a camping trip to the west coast or something much further afield, we wish you all a most enjoyable summer.

Parksville’s Beach Festival Five weeks of summer fun in Parksville July and August are Beach Festival months in Parksville and as well as sand sculpting, activities include Kitefest (July 21-22), Artisans at the Beach (July 28-29), Oceanside Overdrive Car Show (August 5), Quality Foods Fireworks (August 18), Kidfest (August 19) and daily entertainment during Beach Festival. The City is proud to be one of the community sponsors of the 2012 Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition which is also part of the Parksville Beach Festival. The competition starts on July 14 with events running through August 19, open daily 9 am to 9 pm. In 1982, 100 people attended the ﬁrst “BC Open” competition. Today, the event is a world class master sculptor competition with attendance of 82,000 last year. More info at parksvillebeachfest.ca

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The Downtown Free Bus, provided by the Parksville Downtown Business Association, is rolling again this summer. The bus runs until September 1; 9 am to 6 pm except on Tuesdays when it operates from noon to 9 pm to support the Summer by the Sea Street Market. The bus brings riders from the resort areas and outlying neighbourhoods to explore and enjoy the shops and services in our downtown. Route and schedule details are available at parksvilledowntown.ca and in brochures at downtown businesses and other locations throughout Parksville.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Program

Reminder of Level 2 Water Conservation Water Conservation Level 2, now in effect, allows a total of four hours watering per watering day. Watering times are 6 am to 10 am and 6 pm to 10 pm on an every other day basis. The City monitors water supply and will advise should further restrictions be necessary. Detailed information is on City’s website [Quicklinks/ Water Conservation].

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The City is accepting nominations for Council’s consideration for a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Municipalities in Canada have been offered the opportunity to nominate a candidate and one alternate candidate. To be eligible for this honour, a person: • Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, but need not necessarily reside in Canada. • Must have made a signiﬁcant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community within Canada, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada. • Must have been alive on February 6, 2012. • Must currently be a resident or have been previously a resident of Parksville (City of Parksville criteria). Nominations should be submitted on the application form on the City’s website [City Hall/Mayor and Council] or from the administration department at City Hall. Questions should be directed to 250 954-3073. Please submit completed applications by 4 pm, July 13: In person ....................100 Jensen Avenue East Mail ............ P O Box 1390, Parksville V9P 2H3 Email ................communications@parksville.ca

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Ofﬁcial Community Plan Review

Work on the City’s OCP review continues over the summer with public events, advisory committee meetings and meetings with Council and staff. The resident phone survey is now underway and preliminary results will be presented in August. Thanks to all for your participation. Urban Systems, the City’s OCP consultant, will be at the Summer by the Sea Street Market on Tuesday, July 31. Residents are invited to stop by the Urban Systems booth to spend their “Parksville sand dollars” on OCP priorities.

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City Notices

Grant-in-Aid Applications Subject to the provisions of Grant-in-Aid Applications Policy 3.26, the City may provide direct financial assistance to community groups and organizations for events that benefit our citizens and visitors. Non-profit organizations wishing to apply should obtain a copy of the policy to ensure their submission meets the criteria. Copies of the policy and application form may be obtained at City Hall or from the City’s website [City Hall/Mayor & Council]. The Grant-in-Aid Select Committee will review the applications and make recommendations to Council. Council is not obligated to allocate any or all of the $2,500 budgeted funds. Only complete applications will be considered. Deadline is 4 pm, August 31. Submission may be made in person or by mail to the administration department at City Hall.

City Dates July 14-Aug 19 July 16 July 19 August 6 August 8 August 9 August 16 August 20

Parksville Beach Festival Kickoff Council and Committee of the Whole Advisory Planning Commission Ofﬁces closed for BC Day holiday Council and Committee of the Whole Advisory Design Panel Advisory Planning Commission Council and Committee of the Whole

The public is encouraged to attend Council and Committee of the Whole meetings held on the ﬁrst and third Mondays of the month at 6 pm. The public is welcome to observe the meetings of any advisory committee. Please refer to the City’s website for agendas and to conﬁrm times and dates.

How to Reach Council MAYOR Chris Burger .......................................................... 250 954-4661 COUNCILLORS Al Greir.............................................................250 248-1285 Marc Lefebvre .................................................250 248-2292 Peter Morrison .................................................250 240-4050 Bill Neufeld ......................................................250 954-2063 Sue Powell.......................................................250 951-1082 Carrie Powell-Davidson ...................................250 954-3758 citycouncil@parksville.ca City Hall, 100 Jensen Avenue East P O Box 1390, Parksville V9P 2H3 Facebook: facebook.com/cityparksville Twitter: twitter.com/city_parksville Pinterest: pinterest.com/cityparksville It’s Your City is published in the PQB News on the second Tuesday of the month with a copy on the City’s website. We are committed to improving communications with our residents and you can help by providing your comments and suggestions to 250 954-3073 or communications@parksville.ca.

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Beach is no place for booze

o say there is a time and a place for everything would probably not be accurate. However, within the bounds of good taste and the law, it could very well apply. That is certainly the case with the consumption of alcohol and with displaying the behaviour that often accompanies it. It’s hard to argue against the consumption of alcohol, nor would we particularly want to. Prohibition doesn’t work, as was evidenced in the 1920s with alcohol and with other substances today. That said, a busy beach or crowded park during a hot summer day is probably not the time nor place for that kind of activity. Surprising though it may seem, those other humanoid ﬁgures on said beach are actually other people, who probably don’t want to listen as you slur your way through the many reasons why you really don’t like your boss, why that last concert in Vancouver was so awesome or even how, really, he or she loves you guys. In fact, quite the opposite is true. There are few things that can mar a family trip to the seaside more quickly and thoroughly than a bunch of yahooing drinkers giving overly loud vent to their inner alcohol. It’s not too much to ask, surely, for people, if they want to imbibe, to do it away from other people and away from public places. This isn’t really an issue of policing. The police may catch people who are intoxicated in public or they may not. It’s more a matter of self-control and consideration of other people. Unless you own that beach — and can show a free and clear title to it upon request, it’s probably a good idea to leave the booze at home this summer and let the other people in the area continue to enjoy their good time together. We don’t think it’s too much to ask. — Editorial by Neil Horner

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Letters FREE SPEECH IS KEY We should be encouraging participation and effective communication. Local groups: If you want mayor and council to attend your event, be sure to address your invitation in writing to mayor and council. Let your group know who you invited so there is no misunderstanding if someone did not attend. Realize that not all of council can attend everything, yet they do appreciate the invitation and it creates greater awareness of your group and event. Council meetings are opportunities for council to make statements on the record and in public. It is appropriate for anyone on council to use this platform if there is something they feel needs to be addressed. Don’t assume that nothing has been done prior to this step to address a situation: example, sharing information about upcoming events with the rest of council. Don’t blame an individual on council for using the tools available to them. It is the media who chooses to highlight and attempt to create issues around speciﬁc comments. I take except to a recent editorial by editor, Stephen Heywood where he attacks an individual councillor. I ask if Mr. Heywood spoke with both parties to get their perspectives prior to the editorial. Is it the editor’s role to chastise individual community members? Does the PQB NEWs have political preferences that it is championing? These are the questions the editorial raises for me. I would expect a local paper to be a cham-

“I feel like I want to stand up and clap for you.” CARRIE POWELL-DAVIDSON, see story page A6

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pion of freedom of speech and open communication. You should also take responsibility for being part of the machine that creates the current political environment. WENDY MAURER Qualicum Beach

JILTED GENERATION Neil Horner’s editorial in the June 26 paper touched on one of the most important social problems arising in our society, the welfare of the future generations. University graduates now pay far more for their education than did previous generations. For those lucky enough to find decent paying work in their chosen field they then spend the next ten years paying off a student loan, problems that the baby boom generation did not really have to face. Only then can they look to starting a family, buying a home and settling down. But to do this, they will have to pay a much higher price for a home, which will further enrich the previous generation, which bought the home for a fraction of the cost. The remainder of their working years will be spent paying into a pension plan from which they will be lucky to recoup their contributions, all the while subsidizing the pensions of their now financially comfortable forbearers. With luck they will be able to retire at 67, having worked far harder, for much longer, for much less financial reward than their parents. SHEILA WILLIAMS Parksville

JILTED GENERATION Once again the democratically challenged and fact adverse Harper Conservatives choose obfuscation and attack ads rather than deal with issues. It is not the economic policies of the NDP we have to fear. It is the Harperites continuing to use all the levers of government to siphon tax payer funds and resources to global corporations in a manner that harms Canada and Canadians while putting at risk future generations capacity to have their energy needs met. The tar sands could be developed in a manner where the corporations pay total costs, there is maximum economic benefit to all Canadians, our future energy needs are ensured and we trade a relatively safe product. The demand for energy isn’t going to go away. Why are the Harper Conservatives resorting to attack ads and pushing bills through rather than entering into discussion with the opposition parties and all Canadians? Aren’t we still a democracy? And the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) … Why the secrecy? Was so much bundled into the omnibus bill C-38, in particular the gutting of our environmental protection legislation? Based on the leaked documents, this is not so much a trade agreement as a hand over of Canada’s resources to mostly foreign global corporations for their benefit YVONNE ZAROWNY Qualicum Beach See LETTERS, page A12

VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: Do you make a point of shopping locally?

SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim

RON CANTELON, MLA Parksville-Qualicum

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Parksville: 250-951-6018 e-mail: ron.cantelon. mla@leg.bc.ca

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JAMES LUNNEY, MP Nanaimo-Alberni

TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach

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City Hall office: 250-954-4661 e-mail: chrisburger@ parksville.ca

MIKE WATSON Parksville

I deﬁnitely try to shop locally. SALLY HEMINGSON Qualicum Beach

Absolutely. I want to support local businesses. LINDA HAYNES Parksville

Yes. You betcha! NORM SURRETTE Nanoose Bay

Town office: 250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com

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CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville

Absolutely. I am a local business owner and I want to support local business.

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here has been a marked of next month’s centrefold. uptick in the number of I don’t know South Africa’s presicelebrity nudes in the dent Zuma well enough to reliably news. gauge his physiological hotness, By Arthur Black And not in a good but I’ve seen plenty of the Canadian way, either. PM. South African president Jacob And I have to wonder: what on Zuma, who, I venture to guess, is earth would possess an artist — any hardly anyone’s idea of a fun oneartist — to bend his or her artistic night stand, was recently depicted talents toward a depiction of a naas a full-frontal nude, dangly bits ked Stephen Harper? and all, in a painting that appeared Perhaps it’s the sheer unlikeliin a Johannesburg art gallery. hood of it all. Stephen Harper starkPresident Zuma did not pose for the portrait, ers is like Mona Lisa with a nose ring, or Sidney nor was he amused at its public unveiling. Crosby on a pogo stick. In fact, his party, the African National ConSpeaking of artistic unlikelihood’s, you know gress, condemned the work as indecent. Law- that famous painting The Scream? The one that suits have been launched against the artist, a Jo- shows a cartoon figure shrieking on a bridge hannesburg newspaper that showed a photo of against a blood-red sunset? the painting, and the gallery that displayed it. It was painted by Edvard Munsch, a NorweA similar story is evolving closer to home, gian artist, 117 years ago and it just sold at a priwhere Kingston, Ontario artist, Margaret vate auction for — maybe you’d like to join the Sutherland has given us a large oil-on-canvas kids in the rec room before I go on. Take along a portrait of a pudgy chap reclining on a chaise damp washcloth for your forehead… lounge with a dog at his feet. …One hundred and twenty million dollars. Next to the subject, a woman is proffering a Is The Scream — is any painting — worth silver platter holding what looks like a Tim Hor- $120 million? I guess it is if you can find someton’s double-double to go. The server is wear- body willing to pay that kind of dough, and ing a woman’s business suit. The fellow on the somebody did. couch? He’s wearing a smile. Art critic Felix Salmon would disagree. He Just … a smile. And here’s the riveting part says that what the unknown buyer paid for (you might want to bundle the kids off to the rec wasn’t art, but “a century’s worth of marketing room before I go on…) and hype.” The chubby with the stubby on the sofa is Perhaps so, but it gives a new resonance to Stephen Harper. the term ‘obscene art.’ Want a peek? Of course you don’t — who Now if it were possible for some art gallery to would? It’s too late anyway. corral all three paintings and turn them into a The painting, which was briefly on display in triptych that shows the subject in The Scream a gallery in Toronto, has already been snapped reacting to the paintings of President Zuma and up for $5,000. Prime Minister Harper. No word on who the buyer was but I’m guessIt still wouldn’t be worth $120 million but it ing it wasn’t Cosmopolitan magazine in search would be a tribute to truth in advertising.

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letters A CITY ROOT CANAL The case of the development permit for the site of the Parksville Beach Resort once again shows what ails politics in this country, from the municipal all the way to the federal level. Opposing for the sake of opposition, without offering any real solutions. It is usually government that will use rules and regulations to block or promote whatever suits their agenda. Well, the tables have been turned. Note the hand-wringing reluctance and opposition of Parksville city council when confronted with a development proposal that in every single aspect meets or exceeds the guidelines established by the city of Parksville itself. What a sad and embarrassing performance by elected and well paid ofﬁcials who don’t even bother to read up on their own city’s rule book. Comments made by commercial developers

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to me over the years have convinced me that many would prefer to enjoy a root canal while simultaneously having a prostate exam, over having to deal with Parksville city hall. To wit, observe the blazing pace of development in the Parksville Industrial Park, which still to a good part consists of weed infested empty lots. I wholeheartedly applaud Bernie Walsh for the intestinal fortitude to see this process through a whole decade. I do not personally know Mr. Walsh but can not help but admire the way he kept this development from being railroaded by municipal inertia and incompetence. May this very nice looking project be a prosperous one for him and his partners — it will certainly enrich downtown Parksville, no thanks to past and present city council. HAROLD GRINDL Nanoose Bay

a n y thanks to Eagle Park activity and staff for making our 63rd anniversary very memorable, with cake, wine, balloons, cards, etc. K. AND R. P. BUTLER Parksville

bunch of brickbats to the lady who told me and my husband in a snarky tone while we were biking on the boardwalk on Sunday afternoon, June 24, “Bikes aren’t allowed on here.” We were biking super slow, towing our 18 month-old toddler. We had just had a lovely time playing on the beach with our daughter, and thinking how fortunate we are to live in Parksville. Your comment totally deﬂated us — and bikes are allowed. MEREDITH KEEN Qualicum Beach

ast Friday I required stitches for a cut to my hand. I would like to thank the staff at the After Hours Parksville Medical Clinic for getting me in and taken care of in less than an hour as well as for securing an appointment with the surgeon the next morning. K. TURK Parksville

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Play to feature young actors LISSA ALEXANDER

who discover an intergalactic comEvery summer around this time munication device while cleaning Rya Harach starts getting excitout their late grandfather’s attic. Not ed. She and her sister Lana begin knowing what the device is, one of thinking about the new play they’ll the children turn it on, and young be performing in, the singing, the people on different planets begin recostumes and the friendships they ceiving signals. will forge as Thea Stavroff’s Annual These intelligent beings are all Summer Youth Theatre Workshop very different and this is where kids RYA HARACH approaches. in the workshop can get crafty, help“We plan our summer’s around it,” said the ing name their planets and create costumes. 14-year-old who is marking her ﬁfth year in the Young people from around the universe come program. together in the play, including some from an Harach said she enjoys the plays, which are aggressive planet that has used up all of its rea product of Stavroff’s wondrous imagination, sources. These beings are looking for a planet as well as practicing the lines with old friends to inhabit and Earth seems like just the ticket. and new. She likes the challenge of memorizing Other beings are so intelligent they have moved the lines and said the catchy tunes remain in beyond war and endeavor to try and help the her mind all summer. And attending the work- young people on Earth save their planet, which shops also impact her life beyond the summer, is headed for certain destruction. she said. The workshop begins Sunday, July 15 and “Thea’s camp helped me talk in front of peo- welcomes kids ages 7-14 years. The week culple and not be shy,” she said, “I overcame my minates with two performances of the play at 2 fear.” p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday July 21 at the VilThere is still room to sign up for this year’s lage Theatre in Qualicum Beach. Tickets are $6 workshop where students will perform Stav- and the public is welcome. roff’s newest original children’s musical, The Fees are affordable and some ﬁnancial assisStar Children. tance is available. To pre-register, email Thea at The play involves a family of young people tstavroff@shaw.ca or call 250-752-9867. News Reporter

Garden tour set for Saturday LISSA ALEXANDER News Reporter

Towering pale pink poppies, bright yellow lupines and perfectly round purple alliums are just a few reasons to set out on Bard to Broadway and the Coast Realty Group’s Home & Garden Tour Saturday, July 14. The flowers in this particular garden belong to San Pareil resident Art Drysdale and ticket holders will find a vast array of greenery to cast their eyes upon at the eclectic, beach front property. “I would call us more of an English garden because it’s everything,” said Drysdale, pointing out his white, variegated Hedge Maple, his Birds of Paradise, climbing roses and water lilies. Inside interests will continue to pique with a cabinet from the 1956 film High Society. “Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra danced in front of this in the movie,” Drysdale explained. He and his partner snagged it with the house, and learned of its origin from a former owner of the house who had purchased the cabinet from a production company in Los Angeles.

Dysdale’s home also contains a Tiffany lamp shade, many interesting antiques, a variety of clocks and a rare tree called a Wollemi (or Wollemia) Pine, one of the world’s oldest and rarest trees that was only known through fossil records until 1994 when it was discovered in Australia (according to wollemipine.com and Wikipedia). Discover Drysdale’s and other’s homes at your own pace on the tour this weekend and proceeds will beneﬁt Bard to Broadway Theater Society. The tour goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and guests will receive a map, driving instructions and will be greeted by volunteers at each home. Admission for all homes and gardens is $30 per person, maps can be purchased at both Parksville and Qualicum Beach Coast Realty Groups and Visitor Centres, as well as Cultivate Garden & Gift in Parksville and Ken-Dor Garden Centre in Qualicum Beach. For more information call Coast Realty at 250 248-8371.

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Popular eatery gets a brand new brand Parksville’s Rod and Gun cafe is now called 1869 Bistro BRENDA GOUGH

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The Rod and Gun’s well-known café ofﬁcially got a new name on June 30. Now called 1869 Bistro, the cafe has updated it’s decor and menu items. Rather than impose his own vision for the new moniker, Kevin Hitch, the general manager of the landmark establishment in the heart of Parksville decided to rely on the regular customers to come up with the name and so held a contest to come up with a new name. Several submissions rolled in and, after the judges hemmed and hawed a little bit, the winner was

declared to be Mark Tapper of Comox. His wife Pat said Mark thought the old photographs on the walls of the restaurant were interesting and he noticed that one indicated the building was constructed in 1898. At that point the name just came to him. Mark wasn’t at the ofﬁcial relaunch of the cafe. He would have liked to, but he was courtside, watching tennis at Wimbledon in England. However, he was well represented at the ceremony, as his wife, and a group of friends from Nanoose Bay were at the cafe on June 30 to celebrate the occasion.

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HUSTLE AND BUSTLE: Just a day after the regular Thursday evening artisan’s market, Qualicum Beach leapt back to vibrant life again Friday for the launch of the Friday night street market.

Moving estate to kids too early can be a mistake

ome folks seem to think that once their spouse has passed away they should now add their kids as joint owners to their investments to avoid probate fees and the estate, this might not be the wisest move. Firstly, this can only be a consideration for nonregistered or cash accounts as registered accounts do not allow for multiple owners. With registered accounts you have the ability to designate a beneﬁciary thus avoiding the estate and probate. While one might think that this would be a great idea to avoid probate fees for nonregistered accounts it is fraught with the following pitfalls. Tax — A transfer of property to someone other than your spouse or commonlaw partner may trigger immediate capi-

with other siblings or family tals gains tax. members who believe that Loss of control — A they should have a claim on transfer of property generthe account. ally means not only a loss By Stuart Kirk Marriage breakdown — of control over the property Division may also occur but quite often the inability upon breakdown of marriage to make decisions related or common-law partnership to the property without the of the child and his or her consent of the joint owner. spouse or common-law partCreditors — Assets held ner. in joint name may form Tax exemption loss — If part of creditor proceedings personal residences are inif one of the joint account holders becomes insolvent or declares volved, each co-owner of the property may jeopardize his or her access to the bankruptcy. Conﬂict — A potential for conﬂict ex- principal residence exemption. In summary, whether or not joint acists upon the death of a parent, where only one child is registered as a joint counts are advisable for estate planning reasons will depend on your desire to foowner. The child becomes the sole owner of cus on saving on probate taxes or deferthe account, which may lead to dispute ring income taxes.

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The Amazing Hair Studio in French Creek is doing some amazing things for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Salon owner Kleja Talmanis regularly collects food for the agency at her studio located at the French Creek Marina which she opened in October 2010. Talmanis said anyone who brings in a food donation has their name entered into a contest to win a free haircut. She makes a draw four times a year saying it is a way to give back and she said the community has always been generous. “Some clients bring in bags of food, others just one can, but it all adds up,” she stated. Salvation Army Major Rolf Guenther agreed and said the small businesses in Oceanside may not be able to donate a pallet of food, but a box of groceries makes a big difference because they need a steady supply of food year round and in the long run it all helps.

Raffle winners named First prize in the Oceanside Stroke Recovery raffle, a $100 Quality Foods gift certificate, was won by Kristine Mikkelsen of Qualicum Beach. Second prize, a $75 Quality Foods gift certificate, was won by W. Luke of Parksville, while the third prize of a $50 Quality Foods gift certificate was won by Pat Fox. A $30 Quality Foods gift certificate was also awarded to Jim Werdal of Qualicum Beach as the volunteer who sold the most tickets. Proceeds go to therapy for stroke survivors.

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The owner of the Amazing Hair Studio at the French Creek Marina had a box full of food for Rolf Guenther who said they are always in need of food supplies at the Salvation Army Food Bank.

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verybody knows about apples, about oranges, bananas and grapes. Many The Parksville/Qualicum Beach people are even becoming accustomed to more exotic varieties, dragonfruit, starfruit and such. Graham Beard though, thinks he’s run into a fruit that not only will never make it to supermarket shelves, but which nobody else has ever seen and you could certainly never eat. The fruit, said the Qualicum Beach paleontologist, doesn’t have a name, but he’s pretty sure it’s about 45 million years old. It came from a dig site in a particularly rich fossil bed near Campbell River. “About a dozen new species have been discovered up by Campbell River,” Beard said. “It’s an amazing site. I would say about 50 per cent of the concretions have fossils in them. It’s very fossiliferous.” The find, he said, is exciting. “It might be a new fruit that is totally new to science,” he said. It’s about the size of a large almond and it has a series of lockules — little compartments — and each has a little seed. I’m pretty sure this is something new. I’ve seen lots of fruits and seeds from this site and I’ve never seen one like this.”

Beard is a retired teacher who has amassed a world-class fossil collection over the past 30 years, only a small portion of which is on display at the Qualicum Beach Museum. He has several species named after him, one of which, a small species of walnut, was found at the Campbell River site. That’s pretty exciting, but it was another fossil, found many years ago, that most stands out in his mind. “The most memorable fossil I can remember was when went to Drumheller as a 10 and my dad and I were out collecting,” he said. “We found a piece of an Albertosaurus tooth. It was just a piece of the tooth, but it was really large,m a bout two and a half centimetres in diametre. Dad called me over and said, ‘what’s this?’ I went ballistic. He asked what was wrong with me. I was so excited about finding that.” Beard went on to become a teacher at Kitsilano High School in Vancouver in 1966. He came to Qualicum Beach in 1970 and taught in both Qualicum Beach and Parksville until he retired 15 years ago. He now serves as a volunteer for Vancouver Island University’s Eldercollege program, as well as a guest lecturer and honourary research associate for VIU’s geology department.

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Read, Gilbert Vernon (Verne) 1928 ~ 2012 With a profound sense of loss we announce the sudden death of Verne Read, who lost his battle with dementia and depression on July 3rd. Verne was born in Salmon Arm, and raised in Cumberland and Nanaimo. During his last thirty years in Parksville, Verne became a friend to many who will remember his smile, wit and sense of humor. You know who you are. Verne was a highly creative man of many talents, who designed and remodelled several homes, wrote poetry, painted lovely landscapes, welcomed a blended family, worked as a volunteer counsellor, helped to keep an old hotel running and loved all Golden Retrievers, especially Bella. Verne was predeceased by his parents James and Wilma Read (nee Greer), stepmother Ida Read, son Michael. He leaves Beverley, his loving wife of forty years, daughter Pat, son Larry, step-daughter Lonnie (Ed), and step-son Steven (Julie Ann); grandchildren Heather, Truxton & Marie; great-grandson Aiden; brothers Bud (Hazel) and Clark (Allison). (Allison).

No funeral by request A farewell gathering will be announced at a later date.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Pearl Alberta Kennedy also known as Pearl A. Kennedy, also known as Pearl Kennedy, Deceased, formerly of 1567 Juan de Fuca Blvd., Parksville, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Pearl Alberta Kennedy, also know as Pearl A. Kennedy, also known as Pearl Kennedy, Deceased, are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Roberta Dey Robinson and David Michael Kennedy, the Executors of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, PO Box 138, #1 - 699 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 1S4 on or before August 14, 2012 after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice. Roberta Dey Robinson, David Michael Kennedy

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STEEL BUILDING, Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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ERRINGTON, 3bdrm, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, $875 p/m + Utils. Call 250-954-8917

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PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrms, top ďŹ‚oor, patio, quiet 4-plex, F/S, D/W, free laundry. $850. Avail Aug. 1st. 250-954-7435. PARKSVILLEX-Large 2 bdrm, security camera & parking inclâ€™d. D/W, W/D optional. Large balcony, near beach, downtown & transit. Family oriented, $795-$840. Please call 250-248-8592. 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.

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BRIGHT, NEW, 1-bdr, 900 sq ft, upper on acreage in Errington. All new appls, garage, security. $875 plus hydro. Mature, quiet NS. NP 1 cat ok. Refs reqâ€™d. Avail now. Ph 250 248-5381 BRIGHT & SPACIOUS, near new, 2 bdrm, upper suite near Parksville train station. 1000 sq ft, 5 applâ€™s, deck with partial mountain view, NS, NP. $975/mo + utilâ€™s. Call: 1-250716-6797 or 250-248-3850. PARKSVILLE, Nice 2 bdrm upper house, NP, NS. Inclâ€™s WD, FS, avail now. $850/mo. (250)746-5094 QUALICUM- WANTED P/T caretaker in exchange for reduced rent. Self-contained suite over stable. Some animal and yard caretaking. N/S or pets. $650. Avail Aug 1. Call (250)752-3425. WHISKEY CREEK- 1500sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath upper level of house, 5 appls. NP/NS, lrg deck $1100/mo + utils. Call 250-752-0501. Avail Aug 1st

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Skimboarding magic on the Island BY JAMES CLARKE sports@pqbnews.com

The first, hopefully annual OSBC ProAm Skimboard Competition took centre stage in Parksville Bay on Saturday, as 37 riders of varying skill sets showed plenty of grit when they took to the tidal pools for some fun in the sun. Hosted by Oceanside Skim Beach Culture, the event was played out in front of the Beach Club and featured pro riders from B.C. and Washington as well as one from Germany. The amateurs were up first, and the pros, 10 in all, capped it off when they wowed the crowd for over an hour. Qualicum Beach’s Ryan Stewart was the top local on the day, locking up the Over 18 division and first in flatland and features. Well-run with plenty of swag, there were also unique keepsake trophies for the winners as well. DB Skimboards’ founder Richard Doctor from Tacoma was also in the mix leaving it all out on the sand. “It was a lot of fun,” he confirmed after. “Great weather, great venue — just a really good opportunity to ride and have fun; a great showcase for Vancouver Island and for the sport.” “I like it here,” a bushed but visibly pleased Friedrick Fitch from Deutschland surmised after. Fitch, 19, is sponsored by DB Boards and is on the West Coast for a month. Next up for the teenager is a competition in Houston, Texas, and after that the Sacramento Skimfest. “This is my first time in Canada,” he said, adding “it was a dream for me as a child to travel and see the world.”

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American Pro Blake Zimmerman nails a landing on Saturday.

Turns out skimboarding is big in Europe he said, pointing to the annual skimfest in Poland that attracts over a hundred entries each year. Kyda Skimboards’ Kyle Lynch from Vancouver was also out there laying down some sweet tricks and clearly hav-

ing a blast. “This is great,” he conﬁrmed. “This is the kind of exposure you want, and it’s good for Parksville, too — it gives the kids around here something to do.” “It’s going really good,” and upbeat event co-organizer Julia Mountain, aka

Momma Skim, conﬁrmed late in the day. “It was magic really,” John Mountain said from the shoreline after it was over; “all those people watching ... and the best thing was all the young kids that turned out to be part of it — that made it all worth while.”

Royals’ pitch success BY JAMES CLARKE sports@pqbnews.com

Royals’ ace Clayton Isherwood was back on the hill for the hometown club Saturday, as he helped nail down a 6-2 game one win and a split in their BCPBL double header against the Victoria Eagles. In action up at Inouye-Wallace Field, Isherwood — back home from the Dominican Republic with the Canadian Jr. National team and making his ﬁrst appearance in almost a month — pitched a complete game, striking out a team-high 13 batters and holding the free-swinging Eagles to

two runs on four hits for his team- a month Clayton pitched a very leading third win of the season. solid game,” said Wallace. The Royals’ out hit the Eagles In game two, the teams were 8-2 in game one. Rob Vlaj stroked tied 2-2 after ﬁve innings but the a two-RBI single, as did Liam Eagles put up a four spot in the Joyce. Sam Visona scored twice, top of the sixth and went on to as did Keller Anderson. win 6-4 to sit seventh in the 13“It was a very well-played, solid team league at 19-24, while the game — we swung the bat well,” Royals remain last at 9-25. Royals’ skipper Dave Wallace said Bryan Pawlina pitched ﬁve after the dust had settled, point- “very strong innings for us... we ing out eight of the Royals’ nine battled hard all game long,” said players contributed with hits. Wallace. “We outhit them (7-5) in “Our defence is much im- the second game as well, we just proved from a month ago,” he had a few miscues and paid the said, “plus we got another strong price.” performance from our pitching. For a guy that hasn’t thrown in See AIMING page A31

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Royals ace Clayton Isherwood rang up a team-high 13Ks on Saturday to help lead his team to a 6-2 game one win against the Victoria Eagles.

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3rd - Peter Christensen - Qualicum

Features (rails) 1st - Luke Blatchford 2nd - Joey De Rosa 3rd - Landon Dziadyk - Qualicum

Amateur 18 & Over Flatland 1st - Ryan Stewart - Quaicum 2nd - Alex Adams 3rd - Daniel Jones

Champion - Luke Blatchford Reserve - Jared Pinker

Features (rails) 1st - Ryan Stewart - Qualicum 2nd - Ryan Grundy 3rd - Alex Adams

Amateur Under 14 Girls Flatland 1st - Madison Calder 2nd - Shelby Holt Champion - Madison Calder Reserve - Shelby Holt Ladies Open 1st - Hailey Davies Champion - Hailey Davies Amateur Under 18 Flatland 1st - Peter Christensen - Qualicum 2nd - Cam Montrose 3rd - Jessie De Rosa Features (Rails) 1st - Jessie De Rosa 2nd - Cam Montrose

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DB Skimboards’ Richard Doctor from Tacoma, Washington (above) and German pro Friedrick Fitch, were part of a strong cast of pros at the inaugural OSBC Skimboard Competition in Parksville Bay on Saturday.

Champion - Jessie De Rosa Reserve - Cam Montrose

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The Parksville Rage savour their second place finish in Victoria.

Hard earned second for Rage BY JAMES CLARKE sports@pqbnews.com

The Parksville Rage girls rep fastball team is back home and feeling good about their game after a great showing at their big year-end tournament. In action in Victoria June 22-24 for the Squirt Girls Regional Championships featuring 21 Island teams and over 320 players aged 11-12, the Rage, who were competing in the C division, had a tough draw but beat Gordon Head 15-7 in their tournament opener. Rage head coach Kevin Spicer said Maddi Campbell and Savanna DeBruyne “hit very well with the rest of team running the bases with speed.” The Rage lost their second game, “a miserable cold and rainy game” 18-6 to the Peninsula Blue Eagles — standouts were Meriana Spicer and Erin Plank for their hitting. The third game of the day at 6 p.m. was against the top team of the tournament, Langford Lightning #3. Starting pitcher Meriana led the team into the third inning and the Rage were leading 1-0 when she had to pulled with a back injury. The Rage could not hold the top team down and lost 9-3, “but the Langford team and coaches were very impressed with all the girls in their base running, hitting and positional play as we gave them a good scare,” said coach Spicer. Back at it Sunday morning for the playoffs, Parksville hung on to beat the Central Saanich Executors 15-12. Maddi Jacobsen and Megan McCrae pitched well while Taylyn Squire, Hailey Woods, Serena DeWaal contributed by getting on base at every bat. In the semi-ﬁnal against the Nanaimo Southside Sliders the Rage girls pulled off an

exciting 12-11 win that included a clutch tworun single by Alexa Mitchell that scored pinch runner Taylyn Squire and Megan McCrae, “demonstrating that having fun is more important than winning.” In the gold medal game against the Oak Bay Comets, Spicer said his squad “faced a strong pitcher that shut our hitters down for three innings.” The locals were able to get a few runs back in the fourth inning led by Syvanna McNichol and Adyn Taporowski, but Oak Bay’s lead was too much to overcome. “As a couple of girls pointed out though, we placed 2nd out of eight teams (in their pool), and 10th out of 21 teams on Vancouver Island.’ After receiving their medals the Rage players and their coaches were surprised and duly pleased to win the tournament trophy for ‘Most Talented team’. This trophy, Spicer explained, was presented by the tournament directors to the team that demonstrated during the entire weekend the most sportsmanship, team spirit, cooperativeness, team play, class, best team poster and most importantly having the most fun, and as such, “I am very proud that my team won this trophy — it demonstrates to me that the girls learned fastball skills that improved their ability to play this game but more importantly it means they understand what it means to win with class. “I believe all the girls will be back next year, not because of the scores, but because they have developed friendships, memories, and support for each other as a team, and Parksville should be proud of these kids as they represented our community really well.”

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Local little league team preparing for Island championships BY JAMES CLARKE sports@pqbnews.com

Oceanside’s Mosquito AA rep team is out to a great start in its exhibition season, as they prepare to play hosts to their Island ﬁnals. In action up at Springwood Old June 30 for their second double header — the week before they earned a split against AAA Comox — the Oceanside Reds swept the Salt Spring Islanders 8-6, 17-12. “They’re coming along really well,” Reds’ coach Andy Macdonald said after, adding his squad of 13, 9 to 11 year olds “are really starting to play together as a team. Their hitting, ﬁelding, and pitching is all coming along,” he said, pointing out “we have a fairly solid roster of pitchers; we have been throwing a different

pitcher out there every inning, and they have all pitched very well.” Oceanside has three rep teams this summer including another Mosquito team in Single A, as well as a AA Bantam team. Rep teams are required to have at least 12 players on their roster. Victoria, Duncan, and Nanaimo typically ﬁeld Single-A and AAA teams. Based on the number of teams in their house league, Oceanside is a AA association. UP NEXT The Reds’ exhibition games are all in preparation for the three-team Vancouver Island Championships slated for Parksville July 28-29 when the Reds, Islanders and Cannons will square off for the right to go to the BC’s. The two top teams go to the provincials slated for Surrey.

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You can add the name of another local selected to compete at the upcoming BC Summer Games. Parksville Royals’ rookie inﬁelder Liam Ballance from Errington has been chosen to lace up for the Zone 6 baseball team bound for Surrey. “A great accomplishment for him,” Royals’ head coach Dave Wallace said of Liam’s selection, pointing out “he’s the youngest player in the league — he’s still eligible to play Bantam baseball. He’s struggled at times, but that’s to be expected — he’s playing against guys a lot older then he is in some cases, but he’s not intimidated (and) he’s done very well. We’re very pleased with his progress,” said the longtime skipper, “and he’s going to be a big contributor to the program for the next three years.”

Royals’ rookie Liam Ballance, above tracking down a fly ball during BCPBL action, has been named to the Zone 6 baseball team bound for Surrey and the BC Summer Games.

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Children and their Teddy bears kept blissfully busy on the weekend as the 21st annual Teddy Bear Picnic and Nanoose Days Parade took place. The short parade had kids up and out of their lawn chairs waving at the giant mascots, horses and ﬁre trucks as they made their way from the Nanoose Bay Fire Hall to Jack Bagley Field. Hundreds of families made their way down the winding path in the shining sunshine to the ﬁeld where a number of Teddy bear booths were set up, along with bouncy castles, a dunk tank, educational stations, karaoke station and more. Kids registered their Teddy bears and received a passport which collected stamps at each of the sta-

tions and gave them free food and cake. Teddy bears enjoyed a teddy bear chute ride, sick bear clinics, and safety clinics to name a few. The Regional District of Nanaimo’s (RDN) Team Watersmart was one of the educational stations on site, teaching about water conservation and protection. Children read trivia questions and found answers on the bottom of rubber duckies to win stickers. Twenty corporate mascots roaming around the field had some kids smiling and giving high fives, while others ran or hid behind their parents. Island Farms’ Farmer Vicky and Daisy the Cow were a big hit for toddlers as usual, while the newly walking seemed happy just to be toddling around the field.

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Clockwise from above: Autumn Alexander waves at mom while pointing to Tony the Tiger. Rose Birchall-Chycoski holds brother bear Muttiue. Four-year-old Cheyenne Lafleur finds the answer to her trivia question under Team Watersmart’s rubber duckies. Lavender Medd leads Paisley Zacharias through the field at the Teddy Bear Picnic Saturday.

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Emma Beaton is returning to the area to woo audiences with her captivating voice on Friday, July 13, and she will be joined by friend, talented vocalist and banjo player Nic Gareiss. The duo’s self titled CD was nominated for the 2010 Traditional Singer of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Beaton, a former Qualicum Beach resident, has been busy with her Boston-based group Joy Kills Sorrow, releasing their ﬁrst ofﬁcial music video for their song, Jason and touring the United States. The group was recently over in Denmark and the UK performing and Beaton has also been

teaching ﬁddle and voice in the U.S. Gareiss is a world-renowned dancer who was recently in Ireland performing and teaching at the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention in Donegal. The two will be doing a four-concert tour on the West Coast, complete with a stop in Qualicum Beach. The show takes place at the Oceanside Community Baptist Church, 600 Beach Rd., beside the train station in Qualicum Beach. Tickets are $20 available from the Vintage Candy Shop or by e-mailing jbeaton@shaw.ca. Doors open at 7 p.m. and The Oceanside Jammers will open the show at 7:30 p.m.

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Maillot set to sing at Beach Fest With a new CD getting air play, musical dynamo when she performs and an audition for the TV show during this summer’s Parksville The Voice scheduled for August, Beach Festival which runs from July things are going well for local 14 to August 19 down at the Comsinger songwriter Alexandria munity Park. Maillot. The entertainment line-up for the The 19-year-old who grew up 2012 festival is extensive. in Parksville is making Nanaimo Maillot is performing during week her home this summer while she one and two and will be on stage July works on taking her music career 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. and July 28, from to the next level. 1 to 3 p.m. Maillot demonstrated why she The entertainment at the gazebo is becoming a force in the Canastarts Sunday evening, July 15. Singdian music scene with a stellar er/songwriter Jayden Holman is on BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO vocal performance at the On the stage from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dock acoustic series at the Din- Alexandria Maillot The QF Canadian Open Sand ghy Dock Pub in Nanaimo Tuesday, July 3. Sculpting competition and exhibition officially Maillot performed some of her original songs begins Friday with the “pound up”. as well as some covers including a spine tingling That is when the sculptors will build and fill rendition of Adele’s Someone Like You. their forms. The actual competition begins SatHer new CD Just a Girl is now available on urday morning and the public can watch outiTunes and Maillot is also a top 20 finalist in the side the gates until 2 p.m. Peak Performance Project which provides fundThe gated exhibition opens to the public at ing and mentoring for musicians in British Co- 2 p.m. on July14 and will remain open until Aulumbia. gust 19, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. Locals will have an opportunity to hear the — Brenda Gough

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hrowing in the towel, possible, why are they being denied throwing up your hands, the right to see how changes are is exactly the ‘we give being made, willy-nilly, to the plan up’ attitude they are dethey put in place? By Nancy Whelan pending upon. And then there’s the “dated maDelivering enough tardiness, terial” sent as a “helpful gesture.” It confusion, inadequacy, irrelevance, may or may not have any bearing bewilderment, and obfuscation on OCP changes, but it certainly can frustrate even the most deterprovides a lot more reading which mined fact-ﬁnders to the point of may never get to the point in quessurrender … and there’s another tion. battle they have won. It does appear that the Residents “They” in this case are the QualAssoc. comment, “… accessing inicum Beach (QB) staff and council, with their formation related to the town’s democratic pronon-responding response to the QB Residents cesses were not fully available to us.” And this is Association’s request for details about changes disturbing. to the town’s ofﬁcial community plan (OCP). Qualicum Beach may have the country’s oldYes, they did produce some paper, but not est population, but that does not necessarily dibefore using up the days of the legally required minish its brain power and capacity for thinking response time, and at that, apparently with- and understanding … and requesting relevant holding some hundred-plus pages of informa- information. tion. This is freedom of information? Is it questionable that un-elected town staff, Has the town not hired, at some expense, a rather than town council should make the decommunications expert to keep residents ap- cisions on which information is to be released prised of what they have a right to know? How to the town’s residents? It was said that council is that expert’s expertise helping residents who, is not involved in Freedom of Information reit seems, have been judged incapable of under- quests. One would expect that his/her elected standing the town’s functioning, deliberations, representatives could instruct staff on what inand decisions without same being funneled formation was to be released. through a third party? Qualicum Beach is indeed a unique commuWhen Qualicum Beach residents completed nity in many ways, but it is not unique in suffera Quality of Life Survey indicating their prefer- ing from the current economic downturn. This ences, then spent hours and days hammering suffering is going on worldwide. out an OCP to uphold these choices as much as See ACCESS, page B7

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The second Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival took place last weekend in Qualicum Bay and organizers report the numbers were up from last year. “The festival was a success, despite a few rainy spots, a few people sat out with umbrellas and quite enjoyed it,” said organizer Bob Thorburn. Thorburn said the sun did break out throughout the festival and people really enjoyed the top notch music. Organizers are now gearing up for the Coombs Bluegrass Festival which will stretch over four days this year, from August 2 to 5. Eleven bands will be making their way to the festival, some hailing from the United States and others from around British Columbia. For more information visit www.coombsbluegrass.com.

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Denman writers festival gears up Internationally acclaimed environmental activist Tzeporah Berman will be one of the feature speakers when Denman Island holds its annual Readers and Writers Festival from July 19 to 22. The author of This Crazy Time, Berman will participate in a Friday evening and Sunday af-

ternoon panel, sharing insights into her 20 years of environmental activism. Other writers on tap will include novelist Audrey Thomas, historian Daniel Francis and Mark Leiren-Young. Visit denmanislandwritersfestival.com for information. — NEWS staff

T hank You forPlaying with Us Qualicum Beach Historical & Museum Society at Arrowsmith Golf and Country Club

4th Annual Golf Tournament, June 23rd, 2012 We would like to sincerely thank our sponsors, donors, players, host and volunteers for a very successful event. OUR SPONSORS NEIL HORNER PHOTO

RISE UP:: Nanaimo car collector Floyd Werning was on hand at the Qualicum Beach municipal airport on Saturday to take part in a special car show to go along with the airport’s fly-in event. His 1936 Dodge Brothers may be riding low right now, but when he needs to go over a curb or go cross-country, he can raise the chassis on an air cushion system. The car was originally from Chicago, the 1930s home of Pretty Boy Floyd and other gangsters of the Prohibition era.

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dividual applications for a height variance rather than automatically piling on another storey? What is wrong with being unique rather than like most other towns in the country? No doubt there is a price for being special, but residents for the most part appear willing to pay it. Is it those who consider only the bottom line as evidence of success who want the changes, and the residents be damned? Of course people go out of town to do certain shopping; that’s one of the costs of retaining warm village character, but businesses which provide the basic necessities are holding their own. There are enough artisans and specialty outlets to lure the tourists; why the rath-

er drastic changes to the OCP? Individuals tighten their belts in tough economic times. Well run businesses do the same. Maybe there are businesses and wouldbe business people who don’t wear belts. When it comes to “… a growing isolation of the town council from the community ..” it’s time for the community to hunker down and ﬁght another day. Never throw up your hands!

OUR MAJOR DONORS Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community• Dr. Paul Connor • Fred Evoy- PQ Aero Club • Koers & Associates Engineering LTD. • Ian Lindsay • KD Air Parksville Chrysler • Pharmasave- Qualicum Beach • Dr. Verne McShane

DONORS AND SUPPORTERS: Alberni Golf Club

Fairwinds Golf Club

Parks West Business Products

Amrikko’s Indian Grill

Fine Point Antiques

Parks West THE SOURCE

Bamboozle

Hidden Waters Gift Shop

Barbara Kulla

Insurance Centres Inc.

Paulan Jewellery and Goldsmith

Biscotti di Notte Blue Heron Steel Studio

InsuranceCentres - Parksville Peter Drummond Pheasant Glen Golf Resort Island Farms - Courtenay

Blue Quill Tea and Gift Shop

Jacie Herbison

Brown Eyed Susan’s

Jean Beynon

Candan Windows & Glass

Joan & Mike Jiggins

CIBC

Joyce Ronyecz

Coast Realty- Brenda Nicolls Karen & Lorne Tetarenko

Qualicum Sound THE SOURCE RBC Royal Bank

Costco Country Charm Gifts

Lefty’s Restaurant – Qualicum Beach

Creekmore’s Coffee

Len Flint

Crown Mansion

Leona Matte

Deanna Didier Deez Bar and Grill

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks

Dolly’s Home Hardware

Lois Rye

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

Dream Weavers

Lordco Auto Parts

The Old Country Market

Eaglecrest Golf Club

Matt & Linda Breedlove

Elements Gallery

Mayco Mix

The Shady Rest Restaurant & Pub

Elena Travanut

Milner Gardens

The Shoe Inn

Naked Naturals

Tigh-na-Mara Resort

Natural Synergy Day Spa

Yvonne Sinnott

Kenneth & Muriel Loven

Paradise Fun Park

Serious Coffee – Parksville Shell Canada – French Creek Stedman’s Variety Department Store Sunnydale Golf & Country Club

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How could Qualicum Beach, special though it is, avoid a lessening of business, and spending? If there are already blank store fronts, how will building more commercial space bring in more merchants and shoppers? Unless, of course, we bring in some big box stores and fast food outlets. That’ll put QB charm on the line. What will adding another storey to new building accomplish except to restrict sunlight and views? How much sky and mountain have already been blocked out by uprising new structures? If QB’s attraction lies in its warm, village character why are height restrictions being trashed in the OCP? What was wrong with considering in-

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News