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The Oceanside Tourism Association is halfway through a review of the region’s tourism strategy and branding efforts. Executive director Blain Sepos gave Parksville council an update at their Wednesday regular meeting on their work promoting tourism in the mid-Island region between Nanoose Bay and Deep Bay. In June Stormy Lake Consulting began surveying visitors to local tourist attractions on the reason for their visit and their perspective on the area and marketing efforts. They will also followup with the visitors for their perspective after they return home. “We’re trying to come up with a brand that visitors can relate to, but it’s also important that the local stake holders will use it,” Sepos told THE NEWS. With mayor Chris Burger’s prompting, he said the use of the term “Oceanside” is part of this review, but Stormy Lake have told him they rarely throw everything away and start again. See TOURIST SPENDING, page A4
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Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Hunter presented a semi-annual report to Parksville council on Wednesday, showing a continuing trend of declining crime. Comparing numbers of incidents reported to the RCMP for the first half of the year, he said the biggest drops over the same period last year were theft of motor vehicles, down from 15 to eight, mischief to business and other, dropped from 70 to 52 and motor vehicle accidents were down 10 to 71. See POLICE NOT OUT FOR BLOOD, page A7
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STARTING POINT Party on the beach like it was 1989 PARKSVILLE — An ’80s party down at Parksville Beach this Saturday will celebrate 30 years of sand sculpting in the area, and everyone’s invited. “We decided to hold this beach party to bring people in and start to celebrate what we accomplished and where we’ve come from,” said Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition (Beachfest) assistant Kyle Anderson. The groovy party kicks off at 6 p.m. with a group of daredevils jumping out of an airplane and landing on the dance floor (the volleyball court), where they’ll do some tricks with smoke. Anderson said this eye-catching display is not to be missed. People are encouraged to dress in ’80s attire and boogie to some classic ‘80s music. A celebrity-look-alike contest will be held and there will be prizes to win. Close to 70,000 people have entered the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Exhibition gate since July 14, according to organizers, and there is just over one week remaining for visitors and residents to view the beautiful sculptures. The final weekend of the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Exhibition is August 18 and 19, along with the QF Festival of Lights on Sat., Aug. 18 at dusk and Kidfest on Sun., Aug. 19. Don’t forget your neon this Saturday, Aug. 11 at Parksville Community Park from 6 to 9 p.m. For more on Beachfest visit www. parksvillebeachfest.ca. — LISSA ALEXANDER
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He gave the example that while “Oceansideâ€? has picked up some support in the 12 or so years since it was introduced, less than one per cent of their target market in Victoria and the Lower Mainland identiďŹ ed it with Parksville and Qualicum Beach in a 2007 survey. “Oceanside will not go away,â€? Sepos said, pointing out that even if they did stop using it for their destination marketing (out of the region) it would still be used locally, the way people still use “hub cityâ€?
for Nanaimo. The current process — the most extensive the OTA has undertaken — is meant to reďŹ ne the overall branding, which is much more than just a logo or tag line and involves a huge amount of research, Sepos said. As they wrap up surveying summer visitors they will turn to gathering local perception at a September 11 session. It won’t be open for public dropin, but anyone can contact the OTA to attend (250-248-6300). He said they don’t have a
preconceived notion of what the results will be and are really just looking for the right ďŹ t. The results will be widely distributed, including workshops for how local businesses can apply the new branding strategy. Sepos previously said 2011 was the sixth straight year that local accommodation revenue grew, reaching $21.7 million — up 2.5 per cent over 2010 and worth an estimated $109 million in tourist spending in Parksville and Qualicum Beach.
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as the geese are nearly all in the same area and easily accessible to surveyors. The Guardians of Mid-Island Estuaries Society — a non-profit organization working in Parksville-Qualicum estuaries impacted by Canada Geese — have taken advantage of this period to conduct a local population count and to mark over 100 geese in Craig Creek estuary. This year’s count, from Little Qualicum River estuary to the Nanoose Bay estuary, performed by the Guardians in concert with volunteers, tallied 1,043 resident Canada Geese. This number is very similar to the 1,023 geese counted during the 2011 moult. Both of these counts are down significantly from a 2007 moult count performed for the same area, in which 1,300 geese were counted. This decrease is a hopeful sign that yearly addling programs in both estuaries, in addition to local hunting efforts, have succeeded in reducing the number of geese in the area over the past five years.
During this year’s moult, the Guardians organized a roundup of Canada Geese in Craig Bay. With the help of a number of volunteers, Canada Geese from Craig Bay were rounded up into a fenced area in Craig Creek estuary where over 100 of them were marked using a flexible white neck collar and a USFWD leg band. Marking has also been performed in the Englishman River and Little Qualicum River estuaries since 2008, and through followup periodic monitoring has provided a great deal of insight into how the resident Canada Geese use the area, including their nesting habits and movement patterns through the year. During the moult, Craig Bay has been consistently frequented by over 300 geese, the vast majority of which are not marked and so have no prior information associated with them. Through regular periodic monitoring, the newly marked geese will give the Guardians information on where these Craig Bay geese go after the moult,
whether they stay near the city, mixing with the geese from Englishman River estuary, or if they move further afield out of city limits. Geese marked in this year’s roundup are now all along the waterfront, along with geese marked in the other two estuaries, and will be moving back inland shortly as they finish their moult. As the Guardians are constantly looking for more information about the movement of these geese, members of the community are encouraged to report any collars they see. A re-sight form is available from the Guardians website, along with more information about resident Canada Geese, the estuaries and the society itself, at http://www.guardiansmie.org. Public participation in reporting marked geese is greatly appreciated and extremely valuable to the project. — Submitted by the Guardians of MidIsland Estuaries Society (GMIES)
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During his leadership bid, Health Minister Mike de Jong proposed lowering the voting age from 18 to 16, to encourage younger people to get involved as part of their high school education. Nola Western, deputy chief electoral officer at Elections B.C., said the panel will likely need until 2014 to recommend changes to the Election Act that would permit online voting. Independent experts on Internet security and electoral administration will be asked to serve on a committee chaired by Archer, with a first meeting expected by October. Elections BC already has online voter registration, as well as data sharing with the federal voters’ list, ICBC and the B.C. Vital Statistics Agency to keep the voters’ list up to date. Western said online voting has been used in Halifax and Markham, Ont., but has not yet been tried at the provincial or federal level in Canada.
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in on the 2007 $55 million Alberni Clayoquot Regional District option because it had the best diversion and cost-benefit potential. In 2012 dollars the option was projected to cost $65 million. The study hints early on that a new connector would be more of the same. “All new alignments developed will result in some sections of the roadway having challenging geometry and terrain similar to the existing Highway 4,” the report notes. In examining 2012 traffic flow projections, it is estimated that 9,000 vehicles travel along Highway 4 between Port Alberni and Highway 19 per day. Of that number 300 are trucks.
In 2037, traffic is expected to increase to 11,300 vehicles per day — 650 of them being trucks. But the new route is projected to attract only a 43 per cent diversion. Barring increased demand that number isn’t projected to reach the 50 per cent benchmark, the report noted. The study is what the Port Alberni Port Authority Transportation Committee expected, member Bob Cole said. “They picked a bad route, used bad speeds and produced a bad study,” Cole said. The data in the study is skewed, Cole added. The study projected 11,300 vehicles a day in and out of Port
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Families are a focus in OCP Families, arts and beachfront boardwalk rank high in poll AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Attracting younger families and extending the waterfront boardwalk should be the city’s priorities, according to visitors to Parksville’s official community plan (OCP) booth at the July 31 Summer by the Sea Craig Street Market. OCP consultants, Urban Systems, offered the public a chance to review initiatives identified so far and choose how they would spend their limited sand dollars in a budgeting game. Staff said it was well received, with 58 people taking part including a number who sought them out, having heard they would be there. From 16 initiatives, the top three ranked by all participants were: 1. attract younger families; 2. extend the boardwalk; and a tie 3. purchase en-
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lengthy OCP review process. Non-residents added “invest in downtown improvements” to the list as their third priority. The results of a recent Ipsos Reid telephone survey of 300 residents on OCP issues will be presented to council and the public in the near future. Together these will help the OCP reflect the community’s wishes and priorities, Tardiff said. The new OCP is scheduled to be completed around the end of this year.
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Similarly, while causing disturbance is up from 35 to 37, there were 85 in 2009. While theft of motor vehicles was down, theft from them more than doubled from 20 to 42, which he called “one of those frustrating moments,” pointing out that the majority are theft of valuables left in unlocked cars. He said young offenders often admit they don’t bother with a car if it is locked. “Things in Community Park are going fantastic,” he said, where he said the police are continuing to focus on bike patrols and having lots of offi-
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City licensing fees to change Escort agency added to business license list after recent request AUREN RUVINSKY
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Letters LEAVE THE CLUB OUT It’s high time people stopped taking potshots at The Beach Club in this section every time an unrelated development issue comes up in the district. Maybe it is too tall, but it’s there, and they’re not likely to remove the top three stories anytime soon. The people who live there would likely object. This resort has comported themselves as exemplary corporate citizens in Parksville. They employ from 80 to 130 people year round and pay more than minimum wage, attracting families whose children ďŹ ll our schools and rinks, and whose spouses work at our golf courses, medical centers, gas stations and grocery stores. They bring in outside, active money that ďŹ lters through every shop and service in town, which improves the services available to all of us. And they offer one of the greatest places to meet, eat and enjoy the sunset anywhere on Vancouver Island. Our downtown beachfront should be exactly that, busy, vibrant and reective of the entire community it represents. If you’ve lived here long enough, as I have, to remember the old Island Hall, you’ll know that you couldn’t see the beach from the highway back then either, and it was far, far uglier than what’s standing there now. Please quit picking on The Beach Club, and spend that energy complaining about something that matters. DAN LAROCQUE Parksville
WATER WORRIES The lead article in Friday’s NEWS advises
“I have a lot of fun playing groovy pop music that people can dance to.� BEN DWYER, see story page A15
us the city’s water supply is back to normal, but is still precarious so that we must keep consumption down. It is evident the city’s development has outgrown the capacity of its existing water supply. However, we are told this situation will be corrected, in a year or so, when the new intake and ďŹ ltration plant are completed; at a cost of $50,000,000. Perhaps city council will assure residents, who may be worried that their taxes will increase astronomically, that the $50,000,000 is already covered by the development charges paid by the developers and by a portion of the increased tax base? Hopefully, city residents are not expected to subsidise the proďŹ ts of out-of-town developers by paying for the off-site infrastructure required to support such new developments. W.H. ATWOOD Parksville
THINK FIRST I read Del Kristalovich’s letter on Aug. 3 with great interest. I concur with the contents but having lived here for almost 14 years, no councilor is going to make us feel unwelcome, no matter how mature we are. With reference to Dean Dreger’s letter on July 13, so, 610 people in the 65-85 age bracket, moved to Qualicum Beach from 2006 to 2011, that is only 122 per year. Look around, there are several schools in this area and young people everywhere. My husband and I shop in Qualicum Beach unless the item we need is not available here. Like the Kristalovichs, we are volunteers.
Also I appreciate the service provided here in many places, particularly the library, the post ofďŹ ce and Quality Foods. I am interested in many events that happen in Qualicum Beach. Even though I have no children I recently attended a seminar about child poverty in British Columbia. I am interested in this as I have seen so many young mothers, mostly in the winter, whose young children, do not appear to be dressed warmly. Is this because of lack of money or parenting skills? I deviate from the purpose of my letter but want to point out that I am not too old to get out of my recliner in the evening to attend something that interests me. Leave the mature citizens alone. Believe me, those who object to us obviously have no idea how much we do for the community, how much we spend here and how much fun we have. Think about this before you make anymore of us feel as unwelcome as the Kristalovichs feel. VIVIEN SANSOM Qualicum Beach
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WELL SAID, MR. BLACK Arthur Black got it exactly right with his article in the Tuesday, August 7 edition titled “America is crazy over its guns.� I agree with everything he said and have forwarded it to all my American friends and relatives. Time to re think their Second Amendment! Well said Mr. Black. G. WEBSTER Parksville
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Yes and no. The plastic doesn’t do good for the environment, but it tastes better than the tap water. I’m mixed on the subject. WIL BAZETT Courtenay
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their land unusable. South Africa has also recognized this threat to crop and grazing lands and has introduced tough legislation making it illegal to have broom on private property under the threat of stiff fines. They are the only country in the world who have had success in virtually eliminating this pest. Broom also does overtake native species contrary to what Mr. Simeonoff might believe. The government of B.C. has a responsibility to make this a high priority especially since so much broom was planted by the department of highways for bank stabilization. We should be asking the government to put resources in place to eradicate this pest before it becomes virtually impossible. We should be grateful to such organizations such as Broombusters who have volunteered their time and heightened our awareness of this threat. CAROL FETHERSTON Parksville
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I am one of those grateful for every scrap of broom torn out by Broombusters. I am lucky that my asthma is fairly mild compared to some, and that I live in Qualicum Beach, as so much work has been done here. I think the big issue is not whether the stuff is pretty or not. Perhaps it is economic. I wonder how many northbound tourists decide not to take the southern exit of Highway 19 to Parksville because of the masses of broom. When they get to the next exit, the problem is even worse, so they may choose to keep on driving. To me, much of Parksville is a “no-go zone” for more than a month each year. I
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Yes, the bright yellow flowers of Scotch Broom along our highways may be pretty to look at, but maybe “ not all that glitters is gold” and we need to see beyond the apparent beauty of this ruthless and destructive invader. “Tempted to add this shrub to your spring planting list? Beware: despite the tantalizing description and easy care, you will be inviting in one of the worst noxious weeds in the West.” This quote comes from a web-site from the State of Washington, where Scotch Broom is classified as a class B noxious weed, illegal to buy and sell. Aggressively displacing local, native plants, cytisus scoparius creates mono-culture, and is especially destructive in Garry oak ecosystems of Vancouver Island. If you are truly concerned for the balance of nature, you need to educate yourself, to be sure that what you are protecting is truly worth your time, effort, and ecology. DOROTA SMITH Parksville
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There comes a time when people who have been appointed to manage progress and make decisions respectful of the tax payers best interest and safety, to take their heads out of the sand and be accountable and responsible.
Case in point is the bizarre situation that exists on Hwy. 19A between Pym and Dogwood roads in Parksville — four lanes to two lanes back to four lanes with no provisions, now or in the foreseeable future, on the two-way section for left hand turn lanes in spite of current development. There are many levels of government who have input into the implementation of infrastructure compatible and adequate for positive growth; civic municipal, provincial, and federal but only one Parksville counselor, Al Grier, has taken on the task to act for the people and take issue with the lack of foresight and responsibility that is being demonstrated by our political leaders at any and all levels. Be it that these same leaders are having such a difficult time with one small section of road needless to say our future is not bright. BRYCE HOLTZ Qualicum Beach
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This is in support of Joyce E. Matthews letter, Computerless Angst. Good to know there is someone on the same page. All you hear in the media from the politicians, health care powers that be is the most vulnerable must be helped more. What a crock. The young, the mentally handicapped, disabled, homeless: do you suppose a computer is on their priority list? The elderly, sure maybe a per cent can afford one, but like some of us do not want one. Life Labs obviously has some serious decision-making problems. The world revolves around real people, not commuters. ZELTA CLAPPIS Coombs
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n his “Broom Not So Badâ€? Letter of Aug. 3, our grubby clothes, pick up loppers and hit the an Errington man implied Broombusters roads, doing community weeding. We brought were fools. in the weeds, we’ll remove them. I’m a farmer in Coombs. We’ve been By Joanne Sales Oceanside is no place to judge how invasive trying to clear the broom from adjacent Scotch broom is. Remember 2006? Huge broom farms for six years. Many local farms are overdensely lined the roads in Qualicum Beach. It’s run by the scourge of pasture land. New Zeagone. Oceanside residents have been clearing land reports many farms abandoned because roads for six years. I cut broom for over 80 hours broom won. Given sun and time, broom always this spring, with 100 other locals. One man cut wins. broom every day for six weeks at the Englishman How did the broom get to the farms? It came River estuary. down the road on tires. Imagine what Oceanside would look like if Island Timberlands recently stated that volunteers hadn’t been cutting broom! It would broom is increasing along logging roads. “Aggressive refor- look just like the untouched sections of Parksville interestation strategies are required to ensure plantation estab- changes, or the miles of solid broom under BC Hydro powlishment and survival.â€? Survival. Tree plantings worldwide erlines. Broom is spreading so fast on the highways that the fail because of fast growing broom. “It is estimated that Ministry of Transportation has thrown up its hands in deScotch broom costs Oregon $47 million dollars annually in spair. Broom is invasive. lost timber production.â€? (ODA) Invasive plants are the second-greatest threat to bio-diHow did the broom get to the logging roads? Tires and sol- versity worldwide, second only to development. Broomid miles of broom under BC Hydro lines. busters know and care about the larger picture. But in the The Errington man said we should protect what we be- meantime, cutting broom is a physical step we can take lieve is beautiful. For us, that beauty is the diversity of the inexpensively, locally and together, and that solidarity and native species that were here before we came, and which we friendship strengthens our ability to take on the greater ishope to bequeath to our children. Scotch broom needs no sues. defense. It spreads like wildďŹ re and burns like wildďŹ re. InSure, we make it fun. vasive plants form monocultures which strangle native diBut we are not fools. versity. It’s foolish not to do what we can to protect our home, our No, Broombusters are not fools. Most Broombusters earth, and our children’s inheritance. Farms, forests and the are successful, educated folks — including doctors, scien- future. That’s why we Cut Broom in Bloom. — Joanne Sales is the president of Broombusters. tists, foresters, businessmen and teachers. But you know THE NEWS’ Guest Shot columns run occasionally what? Nobody cares. Everyone is an equal when we put on
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper has rejected suggestions his government is considering pushing through the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline across northern B.C. Harper was asked about Enbridge Inc.’s pipeline project at a stop in Vancouver Tuesday, and the frequent accusation that he has already decided it is in the national interest for it to proceed. “I’ve been very clear that decisions on these kinds of projects are made through an
independent evaluation conducted by scientists into the economic costs and risks that are associated with the project,â€? Harper said. “I think that’s the only way governments can handle controversial projects of this manner, to ensure that things are evaluated on an independent basis, scientiďŹ cally, and not simply on political criteria.â€? Harper told reporters he has spoken with B.C. Premier Christy Clark and other premiers about pipelines, but those conversations are private.
It’s his ďŹ rst public comment since a dispute erupted between Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford in July over Clark’s demand for more revenues. “I’m not going to get into an argument or discussion about how we divide hypothetical revenues,â€? said the Prime Minister. He did emphasize that in general, it is important for Canada to diversify its trade and open up new markets in Asia. The federal government is planning “huge investmentsâ€? to improve environ-
mental protection for shipping resource material, but it won’t favour any individual project, he said. Kinder Morgan hopes to twin its existing oil pipeline from Alberta to port and reďŹ nery facilities in Burnaby, to transport more heavy oil from the Athabasca oilsands. But the company has not yet formally applied for federal environment assessment. Clark initially said her government would wait until the federal assessment of Enbridge is concluded in 2013 before
deciding whether to support it. Then in late July, the B.C. government presented a list of ďŹ ve preconditions, including a positive recommendation from the federal review. The others are “world-leadingâ€? oil spill prevention and response capability on land and at sea, meeting legal requirements to consult and accommodate aboriginal groups along pipeline routes, and a “fair shareâ€? of oil revenues for B.C.
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Qualicum Beach town council will reconsider their July 9 decision to drop a contract for stone veneer work at the Memorial Golf Course clubhouse — but not for two months. Wednesday morning at a special meeting, council voted unanimously to push any reconsideration of awarding an $18,880 contract to Sneddon Masonry to their Oct. 15 committee of the whole meeting. The matter was resurrected by mayor Teunis Westbroek, who received a request by the golf club to do so. On July 9, council vot-
ed not to proceed with the work, with councillors citing cost. Westbroek said the golf club board asked him to bring the matter back to council, adding he had 30 days to do so. “We did lead (the golf club) to believe that we’d have this done prior to their anniversary in 2012,” added councillor Mary Brouilette. “If the golf club wants this done now, they could pay for it, or (the town) could advance the cash.” Those options, however, did not proceed. “I feel this is an issue that shouldn’t be here,” said coun. Bill Luchtmeijer, say-
ing it should be discussed at a regular public meeting. He also added Westbroek’s introduction of this reconsideration is on an issue that council “never considered” in the first place. Westbroek countered that indeed council did, at their July 9 meeting. Coun. Scott Tanner and the town’s own agenda minutes online confirmed this. Coun. Dave Willie agreed the matter should go before the public. “That’s my disappointment,” he said. “There’s no reason for this and it should have been done at the next meeting.”
The next meeting (Aug. 13), Westbroek pointed out, would have fallen past the 30-day time frame in the town’s community charter, during which a motion that council has dealt with, can be reconsidered. Tanner added to reconsider the issue, it must receive unanimous assent. That it did, with council voting on Brouilette’s motion to do so in October. “Yes, I know it’s a financial issue,” Brouilette noted, directing the comment at Luchtmeijer and Willie, “but it’s part of the town’s financial plan to look at our priorities in October.”
Council opts for friendlier venue for meeting STEVEN HEYWOOD editor@pqbnews.com
A busy agenda means Qualicum Beach town council will move their next regular meeting to the Civic Centre. On Aug. 13, the council will set up the venue for a more interactive meeting with the community. It is expected to follow the regular format, but with seats closer, in more of a horseshoe pat-
tern, around the council. This is being done to reflect some of the councillors’ wishes that they seem more approachable during their meetings. Councillor Bill Luchtmeijer wanted any obstructions — such as podiums — eliminated, and “acres of land between council and the community” reduced. “It’s not us and them,” he said. Issues on tap that night include an
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update on the town’s firehall replacement plan, and presentation on local crime statistics from the RCMP, a trail proposal from the Chartwell Residents Association, second reading of the Village Neighbourhood Plan (which is due to go to a public hearing in September), a transportation plan update, as well as various bylaw considerations. The town’s Aug. 13 meeting at the Civic Centre is set to start at 7 p.m.
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lthough it has meant less of that sweet sounding jazz music around town, residents will be pleased to know former Qualicum Beach resident Ben Dwyer had a successful first year in jazz performance at McGill University in Montreal, and he’ll do one more local performance before heading back to school. Dwyer graduated from Kwalikum Secondary School in 2011 and was active in a number of school concert bands and local jazz groups. He won a pile of awards for his musical talents in school and was also awarded some prestigious scholarships. Dwyer said he’s met a number of people in Montreal that love music as much as he does, and he’s thrilled. “I’m just immersed in a group of young people and [music] is pretty much all they live for,” he said. “It really opened my eyes when I got there… that it’s a lifestyle, and it’s totally worth living.” Alto saxophone used to be Dwyer’s instrument of choice, but when he was in Grade 10 his band was having a hard time keeping a bass player. So he played around with it and found the big instrument actually came very natural to him. Instead of continuing to show new band members how to play it, he decided to stick with it. And he’s happy with his choice. “I like that I can play the entire time,” he said. “On sax you play a melody or a solo and then stop playing, which is cool, but it’s nice being there the whole time and being so integral in the band’s sound.” He said he also loves the sound the instrument makes and that it’s “the keeper of the beat.” Dwyer is now in a couple different bands in Montreal. One of them, a group of McGill students, were accepted to play the Montreal Jazz Festival. Dwyer said they played to a large and enthusiastic audience and his group really enjoyed it. They also enjoyed playing at Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grill, one of the most well-known jazz clubs in Montreal. And Dwyer said he also got to rub shoulders with some of the jazz scene’s elite, including American jazz bassist Bob Cranshaw, who has played with American jazz legend Sonny Rollins for many years. “So I got to establish some connections while I was in Montreal with some pretty cool guys,” he said.
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Student of jazz Ben Dwyer and his upright bass.
Dwyer has been home visiting his parents in Qualicum Beach this summer and has played a few shows with his dad, multi-juno award winner Phil Dwyer, and with his local band, the Petronas Brothers. He is filling in for a friend playing bass at Bard to Broadway’s Musical Hello Dolly at the Village Theatre and he’s doing one more gig at the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market on Aug. 25 where his group will play Motown-pop-music type numbers. When he gets back to Montreal he’s going to try and get a band together to play some pop/ rock music, as making a living playing jazz music is getting harder to do, he said. “I have a lot of fun playing groovy pop music that people can dance to, and if I can get a bigger fan base doing that then I’m happy doing it,” he said. Dwyer will be entering his second year in the four-year jazz performance program at McGill in September, majoring in bass.
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After the recognized success of the battle against Scotch broom this summer in Parksville, council drafted a resolution to encourage the province to list it as “noxiousâ€? under the B.C. Weed Control Act. In a July 16 presentation to council Broombusters society president Joanne Sales praised the community and local volunteers for their efforts cutting down the weed while in bright yellow bloom. She noted that while they had trouble getting volunteers in Parksville in the past, people came out in force and she is more optimistic than ever about the ongoing battle but the next key step is getting the provincial government on board. The plant was introduced to North America for aesthetic reasons in Sooke in the 1850s and has since spread to most parts of the province and is particularly dense in open areas on the east side of Vancouver Island. While people might enjoy the owers, broom is called “the scourge of pasturelandâ€? because it takes over open ďŹ elds, damages farms, prevents forest re-growth, is a ďŹ re hazard and is toxic to some animals. Recognizing the issue, Parksville council is sending a resolution to the
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The success of local Broombusters in keeping down the plant has led the City of Parksville to push for it to be added to B.C.’s noxious weed list.
Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities (AVICC) convention in Sooke next April. They hope from there it will be sent on to the Union of B.C. Municipalities to pressure the provincial government. The government currently designates broom as a “nuisance weed.� Designation as a noxious weed imposes a duty on all land occupiers to control it and the report from city staff points out, “While ultimate eradication
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CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept 1,2 &3 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-339-6901
REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I, Hans Heringa P. Eng. of Rascal Trucking Ltd. #4-1080 Industrial Way, Parksville, BC, V9P 2W8, intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, Lots A & B, District Lot 176, Nanoose District, Plan VIP52459 PID 017-377226 & 017-377-234 and located at Lots A & B, Rascal Lane, Nanoose, BC. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, Regional District of Nanaimo, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2 by 30th August, 2012.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EXPERIENCED PROCESSOR OPERATOR REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY FOR A FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION. 3-5 years experience with Waratah dangle head and related computer programs preferred. This is a full time, permanent position working in our post and rail yard in beautiful southern BC. Great working conditions, excellent wages, beneďŹ ts and proďŹ t sharing. Please fax resume to 1250-295-7912 or email to elizabeth@pwppost.com
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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Grapple Yarder Operators • Hooktender • 2nd Loader Buckerman • Line Machine Operator Chaser • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Excavator Operator with Logging Road Construction experience • CertiďŹ ed Driller/Blaster • Heavy Duty Mechanics Full time with union rates and beneďŹ ts. Please send resume by fax to 250-9564888 or email ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.
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NEUCEL SPECIALTY CELLULOSE is a softwood dissolving sulphite pulp mill, located in peaceful, picturesque Port Alice, on the majestic West Coast of BC near the Northern tip of Vancouver Island. Do you appreciate sport ďŹ shing, hockey, mountain biking, golďŹ ng, scuba diving, hiking, camping, skiing, caving? Port Alice and the surrounding areas are a home base and playground for you and your family. Port Alice is a friendly town and a great place to raise children. Currently there are exciting employment opportunities at Neucel and we are looking for qualiďŹ ed and committed people to ďŹ ll them. • 2nd Class Power Engineer • Electrician (2) • Millwright (2) • Vibration Analyst • Process Engineer • Maintenance Purchaser • Manufacturing Support Engineer • Shift Superintendent
Duties: Sorts, labels, prices and culls donations; displays merchandise; attends to changing rooms. QualiďŹ cations: Training and/or experience in customer service. Knowledgeable of current fashions and trends. Initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision. Physically ďŹ t. Hours: 35 hours per week; set schedule Saturday to Wednesday (days off Thursday & Friday). Rate of Pay: $12.50 per hour to start (increases annually) + BeneďŹ ts. Start Date: ASAP Submit resume and references to: Thrift Shop Operations Manager, Society of Organized Services (SOS), PO Box 898, 245 West Hirst Ave., Parksville BC V9P 2G9. Email:sos@sosd69.com Deadline: August 24, 2012. Note: RCMP Criminal Record Check required. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator 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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TRADES, TECHNICAL GRADE HOE OPERATOR Full-time, permanent in Logging Road Construction. Minimum 5 years experience working with rock & drills is required. Must have valid driver’s license. Rate per Union Agreement, This is not a camp position, Only qualiďŹ ed individuals will be considered. Fax resume with abstract 250-8710208 TICKETED Crane Operator in the West Kootenay Area with experience/Ability up to 75 ton crane send resume to wkm@shawcable.com
WORK WANTED BAKER - F/T Commercial Production. Physical ďŹ tness, trade experience and ability to ďŹ ll afternoon shifts are key assets required. Wages negotiable, training is provided both onsite and through outside services. Contact Grains Bakery at info@grainsbakery.ca or phone 250-338-0955 with resume please. Diesel Mechanic Position. Diesel engine and transmission repair shop located on Vancouver Island looking for a qualiďŹ ed mechanic. This person must be energetic and motivated, able to deal professionally with customers and neat in appearance. Marine and supervisory skills an asset. Competitive wage and beneďŹ t package. Fax:250-2860059 or email service@altechdiesel.com Attn:Service Manager. FULL TIME Class 1 or 3 driver, with air, required immediately for Port Hardy. Bulk fuel/off road exp. an asset. Clean abstract. Competitive wage package w/beneďŹ ts. Email/fax resume to: 250-9496381. port_hardy_agency@telus.net.
FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs.Specializing in re-textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859.
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PRODUCE MANAGER & ASSISTANT PRODUCE MANAGER We are a fast growing company that offers our Customers and Team Members a Family Shopping Experience. Country Grocer is committed to our motto “You’ll feel like Family.â€? We are currently recruiting for our Nanaimo locations for both a Produce Manager and an Assistant Produce Manager. As our Produce Manager or Assistant Produce Manager, you will be responsible for assisting in merchandising, ordering, inventory, personnel, performance reviews, interviews, scheduling, hiring and other related duties. You have at least 2 years experience, excellent customer service skills, strong organizational and leadership skills and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment. We offer competitive wages, beneďŹ ts and RSP programs. If you would like to join our “Familyâ€? have a “can doâ€? attitude and feel you ďŹ t our proďŹ le we would love to hear from you. Visit www.countrygrocer.com to learn more about us. You can apply online or email us at hrnanaimo@countrygrocer.com.
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ROY VICKERS PRINTS. Complete set, 13 original Roy Vickers limited edition prints with certiďŹ cates. All professionally framed. All the same print number, which can’t happen again. Series of 100 prints and all of this set are #77. Asking $33,000 for complete one of a kind 13 print set. Call 250-245-2263 (Ladysmith). BILL RIED Prints. Set of four, lrg, professionally framed, unsigned, rare pictures from the 70’s. Haida Art dog salmon, Dog ďŹ sh, Shark, Raven, Bear. $800. 1 (250)758-0774
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CRAIG BAY, (Arbutus Grove Strata) Multi-Unit Sale! Sat. Aug. 11th (8 - 2).Lots of great items, Lots of garages! Follow the signs. Something for all!! EAGLE CREST- 870 Fairways Dr, Sat, Aug 11, 7am-12noon. Workshop/power & garden tools, golf clubs & balls & misc items. ERRINGTON, Corner of Lefer & Kopernick. Aug 11 (9-4). Furniture, collectables, toys, small appliances, windows, etc FRENCH CREEK, 1310 Lawson Pl. (off Nicolls) Sat. Aug. 11. (8 - ?) Fabrics, sewing & craft supplies, linens, books, clothes, tools Yamaha electric organ. A bit of everything!!! FRENCH CREEK, Behind Windsor, left on River Cresc. (1610 &) Multi neighborhood. Aug 11 (9-4) & Aug 12 (10-3). New sump pump, cut off bandsaw, wrapping paper, cards, novel mags, tools, household items, men & womens clothing
PARKSVILLE. 615 Chinook Avenue (off Temple) Huge amount of household goods. Saturday 11th August 9.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday 9.00am to noon only.
GIANT CHURCH GARAGE SALE QUALICUM BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH 600 Beach Rd. (by the train station) Saturday August 11th from 8am-2pm Refreshments and More! Lots of stuff for everyone! NANOOSE BAY, 725 Rivers Edge Dr., Sat, Aug. 11, 8am2pm. Large Garage Sale. Antiques, outdoor items & more. Something for everyone. PARKSVILLE1357 Gilley Cres, Sat, Aug 11, 8am-1pm. Moving Must Sell! Lrg variety of items for every room in the house, inclds furniture, tools, exercise equip, dishes, etc. PARKSVILLE, 170 James St. Aug 11 (9-3). Household items, toys, books, costume jewelry, & small furniture. PARKSVILLE, 206 Marks Ave. Sat. & Sun. Aug.11 & 12. (8 - 3) Rain or Shine!! PARKSVILLE, 569 Temple St., Sat, Aug 11th, 8am-2pm. Multi Family Sale. Something for everyone. PARKSVILLE- 674 Turner Rd, Sat, Aug 11, 9am-2pm. Multifamily!
PARKSVILLE, 850 Reid Rd., Aug 11 (9-2). Estate Sale. Misc. items large & small. PARKSVILLE (Estate/Garage Sale in the house),Temple Store on Bay St., follow signs to #337 Willow St., Sat, Aug 11 8am-2pm. PARKVILLE, 148 Moss Ave. Sat. Aug. 11 (9 - 1) Downsizing; household items, books, quilting fabrics, fat quarters & yardage, Avon collectables. QUALICUM, 310 Crescent Rd West. (Garage on Rye Rd) Aug 11 (8-2). Downsizing - seriously, books, collectables, household, yard & shop, electronics. QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre. 240 Lions way, Qualicum Bay, B.C. Date:Aug. 12th, 2012, 8am to 12 noon. Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market. Tables: $8.00.Rain or Shine. Ph: 250757-8481 or 250-757-9938. QUALICUM BEACH: 1046 Miraloma Dr., Sat., Aug. 11th, 9-12pm. Furniture, household items, framed prints, books, cushions and other misc... QUALICUM BEACH, 460 Schley Pl. Sat. Aug. 11 (8-12) Townhouse Multi-Family. Please park on the street. QUALICUM BEACH- 511 Hall Rd, Sat, Aug 11, 9-3pm. Many new items.
SMART MOVE SALE 702 ERMINESKIN AVE PARKSVILLE, BC Wed,Thurs & Fri, August 8, 9 & 10. 10am-3pm. A sale you don’t want to miss! Check our website for item details:
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WHISKEY CREEK, 3910 Alberni Hwy. Aug 9-11 (10-3). Next to Qualicum Trading Post. CLEARING OUT sale, due to recent passing of Alex (the bike guy) Mid Island New & Used. Bikes, books, shelving, furniture, folding tables, Xmas stuff, carpets. Everything must go.
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CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach- in quiet friendly building, bachelor 535sq ft, excellent condition , fully equipped bathroom & kitchen. NS/NP. $620/mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997.
NORTH QUALICUM- Peaceful rural setting. New 2 bdrm, 5 appls, electric heat, glass covered patio deck with additional ground level patio. Fenced yard with room for a garden. Refs req’d. N/S. Currently available $900./mo. Call David or Carrie 250-752-5211.
QUALICUM BEACH- walk to town, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, fully furnished beautiful home. Avail Sept 15 to May 1. $1300 inclds utils.Deb 250-594-7470.
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BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. 250-586-8444. http://propertyguys.com/ property/index/id/65990
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HOUSES FOR SALE DEERWOOD PLACE Estates Home in 55+ park, 1050sq.ft. 2bdrm, 2bath, den. Heat pump, granite counter plus garage. 6yrs. old. $209.900. (250)751-1680
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WE BUY HOUSES 2-BDRM North Nanaimo Patio Home $223,333. Quiet complex, low strata fees, no age restrictions. Completely renovated end-unit. For more details contact (250) 933-5566 or patiohome333@shaw.ca
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LOTS 2 BEDROOM, 1 + 3/4 pc Bath, Den, High Ceilings, Double Garage, Luxury Townhouse at Creekside on CorďŹ eld in Parksville. Private side, backing on to Green space + Walking Trail. $373,900. Ph: 250 586 6444. 3BDRM, 2BATH upstairs; 2bdrm legal suite downstairs. Everything brand new from roof to oor. Close to schools, shopping centre and all amenities. Only $299,900 ďŹ rm, for quick sale. (250)6180535 or 250-618-6814 CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Reduced to sell $378,800. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.
TREED .57 ACRE LOT. on Aldergrove Drive, Courtenay. 5 min. walk to Kitty Coleman Beach & camp site. Reduced by $20,000. Perfect for investment or dream home. Timber valued at $5,000. Asking $167,000 NO HST. 250331-0299 or 250-949-6184
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
40 ft Park Model in year round park in Parksville. Add on room & patio, carport & shed. Pad rent includes cable & wi-ďŹ . Call 250-951-4902
RENTALS
1 bdrm apt, renovated, bright, clean, quiet country setting, 10 minutes from Parksville/Qualicum. In-suite laundry. Completely self-contained. Storage locker. Includes heat/light. NS, ND, No pets. 2nd story walkup $700./m or ground level $800./m Sept. 1. lauragt@shaw.ca 255 HIRST Avenue- 1 & 2 bdrms, $700-$900. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
Parksville 4 acres +, 3 bdrm modular. mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. $480,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162
OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 1. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662. PARKSVILLE, 1 & 2 bdrm luxury apartments. 6 stainless steel appliances, granite c/tops, some with ocean view, centrally located, small pets ok, N/S blding. Avail Immed. Call 250-468-9811 PARKSVILLELARGEST 2bdrm + den in the city, like new, large kitchen, nook & din/rm. St/st appls, W/D, secure entr, skylights, ocean view, 2nd r. N/S. Avail Sept 1. $1150. 182 Harrison. Call 250-248-6100. Royal LePage. PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water incld. Available now or Aug 1. $775. Call 250-248-3350.
297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath. $1150 to $1350. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #3 - 182 East Island Hwy- 3 bdrm, $600. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
View current rentals On our website: www.remax-ďŹ rst-bc.ca 250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-ďŹ rstbc.ca Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager 21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7
112 PYM- 4 bdrm, 2 bath $1275. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
BRIGHT and AIRY! 1000 sq.ft. executive newer home. 1 huge bedroom w/ french doors to patio, ensuite w/ soaker, walk-in, large kitchen, garage, fenced yard for small dog, heated oors, central vac, 2 bathrooms, convenient location, maintained gardens. W/D, F/S, D/W. No Carpets. $900./mo. Lease preferred. No cats. 250732-5665
2-BDRM CONDO, Downtown Qualicum. Large deck, storage, covered parking, gas ďŹ replace, 5 appl’s. NS/NP. Avail Sept. 1st. $950./mo. Call (250)752-3419.
SPACIOUS 1, 2 & 3 BDRM TOWNHOMES Gated, mature adult community. Patios & balconies with beautiful views over Heritage Forest. 2 & 3 bdrm homes with F/P & 5 appls. Walk to QB Village. N/S, small pets ok.
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250-752-5233. APARTMENTS FURNISHED FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. Pet Friendly! All utilities Included. Phone 250-248-6532.
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ERRINGTON, 3 bdrm rancher, 1200 sq ft on acreage. Woodstove/elect heat, w/d, f/s, outdoor patio, & storage shed. Avail Sept15., $1100/mo.+ util. 250-248-5662 / 250-618-3688 ERRINGTON - 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 3000 sq ft on shared acreage. $1500/mo + utilities. Avail immed. Call 250-927-4860 OCEAN FRONT, 4bed, 4bath home for rent Oct. 1-Feb 28, $1500/m plus utilities. Visit: www.georgiabeachhouse.ca and call 905-335-2378 won’t last! PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, lrg family rm, 2 ďŹ replaces,close to downtown N/P N/S $1300. + util. 250-468-5451 PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, w/d, f/s, pets ok. $1000 p/mo + utils. Avail. Aug 1. Call 250228-3177 PARKSVILLE: LRG 4+ bdrm. Lrg garage, RV parking. Reno’d. Easy maintainable lawn & gardens, fenced backyard. Close to schools, downtown & beach. Great quiet neighborhood. $1600+ util’s. NS/NP. Call 1-250-686-9336.
PORT ALBERNI, commercial retail space and/or light industrial building on busy PaciďŹ c Rim Hwy. Call (250)586-1372.
COOMBS COUNTRY Cottage- 3 mins from market, 1 bdrm, suits persons who like gardening. N/S. $600 inclds hydro/heat/water. Call (250)954-1386.
QUALICUM. COZY, clean 2bdrm suite in SxS duplex, minutes from Qualicum Beach. Country setting, N/P, $750./mo. utils not included. Avail. now. (250)752-6098 or (250)954-8847
MOBILE HOMES & PADS ERRINGTON, 2 bdrm, 14’ wide mobile, woodstove, 5 mins to Parksville, no dogs, long term refs, Aug 1. $750 mo. 250-954-1355.
Retail / Professional Location for Lease in Qualicum Beach. 854 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road.
QUALICUM BAY: lrg 2 bdrm home, F/S, W/D. $900. Avail. Aug. 1st. Call (250)744-1893 leave message. QUALICUM BEACH: Bright 2 bdrm rancher, vaulted ceilings, 1 blk off beach/trails, detached shop, priv backyard, refs, avail now, $1100 mo. 250-752-4778
2002 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 door, auto/pwr/a/c, 123,000km Snow tires & all weather incl. Very good condition. $3900. Call 250-586-5202
RV PADS PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623. RV’S SETUP on pads starting at $475 or RV pads $375 mo. 2 week rate $250. Cable & internet incl’d, 5 mins to Parksville. (250)954-1355.
2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: Sedan - Blue, 4 door. 91,500 km. Asking $4200 obo. 250758-6665
STORAGE DOGLEG RD SELF STORAGE. 250-752-0175. Special 5’ x 10’ units $36/mo. incl tax. Double Car Garage (22’x21’) for $300/m. Call 905-335-2378 www.georiabeachhouse.ca
SUITES, LOWER
2010 SUBARU Outback AWD, PZEV, Moonroof, 35,000 miles, ext. Warranty. $25,000. Call 250-248-6344.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
P-ville suite for rent. $900/mth. 2 bed, 1 bath, private park/entrance. yard & patio. includes: Hot-w, hydro, W/D, fridge/stove, D-Wash, No pets/smoking. (250)954-1756, leave message. available September 1st
SUITES, UPPER BRIGHT & SPACIOUS, near new, 2 bdrm, upper suite near Parksville train station. 1000 sq ft, 5 appl’s, deck with partial mountain view, NS, NP. $975/mo + util’s. Call: 1-250716-6797 or 250-248-3850.
1999 MAZDA Miata Convert & hard top. SE model, black ext. tan leather, 122,000k, power windows/doors/steering/antenna, 5spd manual. Bose sound system, cruise control, alarm, ABS brakes. Tires good, new brakes last 5,000k. Regular service; excellent condition. $9,990. (250)729-4948
MOTORCYCLES
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.
29 FT Landau Model. No slides. 107 K. Well taken care of with good brakes and tires and smooth suspension. Batteries all good. Nice Stereo/Dvd Player and 22 inch Lcd, 4kw Onan Genset, sleeps 6. Fridge, stove, microwave and A/C. Stand up shower. Ford V-10 and ready for Summer! Asking $18,000 obo. Call Pete 250-756-2698 or Andy 1-778-835-7058. READY TO go south! 1996 Sportsmaster 5th Wheel, 24 ft, excellent condition with 1988 GMC 2500 Pickup; all maintenance records; $11,000 obo. Lorne, Parksville BC. Call 250-954-0511.
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $14,900 obo, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net
WEMBLY MALL area, 1 bdrm main oor, avail. immed. Call 250-228-3177 WHISKEY CREEK- 1500sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath upper level of house, 5 appls. Small pet ok. NS, lrg deck $950/mo + utils. 250-954-9185. Avail Immed.
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1996 BMW Motorcycle 153,000k’s, R-1100. Top of the line cruising bike. $4,495 obo. 1 (250)618-6800
1998 LINCOLN Town car, Signature series, pearl white colour, 165 km, fully loaded, very good condition. out of province vehicle inspection completed. Asking $8,000.(250)758-3831.
2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 k’s. $14,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net
TRUCKS & VANS
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1994 RUSTLER 24.5’ 5th wheel Trailer. 4 burner stove, new awning, all in good condition, everything works well. Asking $7000 obo. Please call (250)723-8855. 2003 MAJESTIC Class C Motorhome. New awning and mattress, large carry-all box on extended bumper. Some water damage on front overhang. Price reduced accordingly. Asking $13,000 ďŹ rm. Call (250)210-1494 Nanaimo.
CARS
QUALICUM BEACHnew high quality executive home on 2 acres, walk to town, 2 bdrms+ den, top quality appls, 3 car garage, RV parking. $2100 (negotiable) Call (250)752-0093, (250)752-3867. QUALICUM BEACH: Newly reno’d 3 bdrm, located in country setting, mins from QB, N/P, Avail. Sept. 1st. $1000. /mo. Call (250)752-6098 or (250)954-8847.
2005 Jayco Jayight 28 ft RLS travel trailer. Non smokers, no pets. Lg. slide, walk around queen bed, sleeps 6. Very comfortable and in excellent cond. New golf cart batteries, BBQ, Adco full cover. 10000lb equalizer hitch. $16,000. May consider good short-box camper in trade. 250-245-2920.
Phone 250 248 6504
TRANSPORTATION please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties
2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Dr. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $3200 obo. 250-618-3147
DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, two 800 sq ft adjacent ground level retail/ofďŹ ce spaces for lease, great location, 124 Middleton Ave. Asking $600 mo each + triple nets. Call 250248-3142 or 250-905-2526.
PARKSVILLE, RANCHER, possession, Sept 1st - 15th. Senior, N/S, N/P, Excellent ref’s.Please call 250-752-9612
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PARKSVILLEX-Large 2 bdrm, security camera & parking incl’d. D/W, W/D optional. Large balcony, near beach, downtown & transit. Family oriented, $795-$840. Please call 250-248-8592. QUALICUM 1 BDRM apartment, $475. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656.
WHISKEY CREEK. 4-Bdrm house, mature, responsible person, on acreage, avail immed, $1200 mo + hydro. N/P, N/S. 250-753-7834.
OFFICE/RETAIL
PARKSVILLE SPACIOUS 1 bdrm apt. quiet bldg, centrally located. Hot water, storage, parking, included in rent. $700 p.mo. Avail immed. 250-2485431
QUALICUM BEACH waterfront 2 bdrm house, furnished, wood insert, electric heat, mature, NS/NP. Sept-June. $950 + utils. Call 250-729-4184.
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HOMES FOR RENT
3 BDRM, 2 bath house 5 mins from Qualicum. Older house on septic. W/D, D/W, microwave. Pets ok. Avail. now. $1250 incld’s hydro. Ref req’d. Call after 5pm 250-228-1208. Email: beez-neez@shaw.ca
RATHTREVOR Beachfront luxury furnished 3 bdrm condo, 2 bath, Sept - June, 2012. $1300. 604-787-9771.
APARTMENT/CONDO
PARKSVILLE, 1200 sq ft., 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, private backyard, & new roof on a quiet street close to schools. $275,000 Call 250-240-8558
ERRINGTON 1 bdrm Apt, priv ent, $585 mo hydro/heat incl’d, close to town. N/P. Avail immed. Call 250-240-2774 or 403-801-7842.
2007 DODGE Ram 2500, 4x 4, quad cab, loaded, 242 km, trailer tow package, good cond., new rear brakes, out of province vehicle inspection completed. asking $11,500. (250)758-3831.
UTILITY TRAILERS
TRUCK & CAMPER COMBO $12,000. obo. ‘95 F250 super cab pick up, new tires, brakes, hi-jacker, overload spring paks CAMPER ‘90 Bigfoot 11.5ft totally equipped. 250-757-8783
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2012 MIRAGE 7 x 14 Tandem trailer, rear barn doors, single front door, one trip only - Edmonton to Nanaimo. like new. asking $5,400. (250)758-3831
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SWIMMING
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Ballenas Whalers football club head coach Jeremy Conn is excited about the upcoming season and while there is a strong junior and senior team, there is still room on the roster for more players.
New coach ready for big season Jeremy Conn is looking forward to the top job in the Whalers’ football program BRENDA GOUGH News Contributor
B.C. high school football season is just around the corner and the future is looking bright for Ballenas Secondary School’s senior and junior varsity football teams. Jeremy Conn will be at the helm leading the boys in blue when they hit the gridiron August 13. He is taking over as head coach of the team that was led by Sean Hines over the last 13 years. Conn is a middle school teacher in District 69. Prior to teaching here, he did a two year stint as head coach of West Vancouver Secondary School’s triple-A football team. Conn who was the assistant head coach of the Whalers for the past three years said although Hines’ shoes will be hard to fill he is looking forward to some exciting hard-nosed football. He agreed the vacancy left by Hines and his wife Linda, who was also committed to the club, has left the football club with some new challenges, but he, along with the Whalers Society, is ready to move forward. “Losing Sean and Linda hurts, but there are a lot of people who have
come and gone and I am excited to keep building on what is there. I think we have really strong teams this year,” he stated. He said there is a long standing tradition that goes along with the Whalers Society and the football program that has been built over the years is as solid as ever. “It is a strong, positive sense of community. Football has more guys on the team than other any other sport in the school,” Conn pointed out. “There are also kids who help out as managers and trainers and there are volunteers. It is a big program and it gets a lot of people involved and I think kids develop friendships that last them a lifetime. Some of my best friends are the guys I played football with or I coached football with and these are guys that you learn to count on and you know they are going to be there for you. “It is not just a flash in the pan relationship. You go through a lot together … some highs and lows and you are going to become young men together.” Conn indicated there is definitely room for more players on the roster. “Currently both teams are around
the low twenties and ideally we want mid to high twenties for numbers. If we can get more kids who are serious about playing football that would be great.” When asked what it takes to be a Whaler, Conn said there are of attributes that come into play. “It helps to be big. It helps to be fast … we have some real speedy guys. It helps to be strong. We have kids who are gym rats and work out … but commitment … that is what we have on our shirts this year. If you don’t have guys that are committed, you can make mistakes because you missed a practice and it’s usually a silly little thing that we have gone over,” Conn emphasized. He said hustle, determination and drive are other attributes that come with the territory. “There’s got to be some intensity so you have to have a tough heart and it is not always how big you are but how tough you are,” he advised. He said knowing what to do is also a key component to the game. “There’s a saying that if you are fast but fast going the wrong way that doesn’t do you any good.” See WHALERS PLAYERS, page A32
A reminder to swimmers and spectators alike that this Sunday marks the 55th running of the Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim. “Everyone enjoys this event whether they are in the water swimming or on shore cheering,” Qualicum Beach mayor Teunis Westbroek stated in a media release. Westbroek plans to swim the event this year, something he has done in the past. “This is truly an all-ages event with a wonderful history — we applaud all participants who take part,” he said. The Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim “provides a great opportunity for people of all ages to be active on a beautiful stretch of beach and to experience a strong sense of community,” said Reg Nosworthy, chair of the District 69 Recreation Commission, adding, “staff from the Regional District of Nanaimo’s recreation department have assisted with the swim for many years, and I am pleased to see the popularity of this annual event.” The event is open to swimmers of all ages. There is no cost to participate, however registration is required. Registration runs from 1 to 2:45 p.m. at the beach near the boat ramp and the Beach Hut restaurant and concession. The race begins at 3 p.m., and swimmers travel a well-marked loop totalling one mile and return to the Beach Hut start area. Awards are presented at approximately 4:30 p.m. or shortly after the final swimmers come in. Medals are awarded in each of the events’ 13 prize categories. Winner’s names are added to trophies on display at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach.
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The 55th running (make that swimming) of the Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim will be played out this Sunday. Registration gets underway at 1 p.m. and the race starts at 3 p.m.
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Whalers players set a high standard CONTINUED FROM PAGE A31
He acknowledged another big one they talk about is competition. “A lot of teams on the Island have gone tier two, which means that there is triple-A which are the big schools, double-A which are the medium size schools and tier two, which isn’t the small schools but the ones that are not ready to compete at the level they should be competing. It could be because of coaches, because of numbers or whatever and with us we want to be able to compete with the best,” he insisted. The Whalers compete in the double-A division, as do Nanaimo schools John Barsby and Nanaimo District Secondary School. Conn said they will stay double-A for now and if numbers go up, they will move to triple-A. Conn noted that while some former Whalers have gone on to play pro football, there are not a lot of them that make a living at it so having a strong academic background is something the club encourages. “I like to think football is like
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Fans of the Whalers should enjoy this season of football.
chess and we have a complex play book and the problem is you are dealing with human error. I love the strategy part of the game and the kids have to be smart but there is a brute force that is also part of the game,” he agreed and added, “Realistically most of these kids are going to go farther with their grades than they are with football.” He also observed that Whaler team etiquette results in a higher standard of behaviour and leadership on and off the field and being part of the Whaler community in some cases results in fewer students dropping out of school. He said the Whalers do a lot
of fundraisers and look to the community for donations to keep the program going and parents must also contribute volunteer hours. For those families requiring financial assistance there are grants available from the KidSport BC program by registering at the Society of Organized Services. The first no-gear practice begins August 13 and full gear starts August 20. Practices are from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at Ballenas Secondary School. For more information e-mail coach Conn at connjp@ hotmail.com.
SWIMMING
Breakers in the U.S. QUALICUM BEACH — From the pool comes word Oceanside’s Ravensong Aquatic Centre (RAC) AC Breakers sent nine swimmers south of the border to the Far Western Long Course Championships. Leading the team were Breakers’ skipper John Campbell and assistant coach Gary Cheung. The meet, said Campbell, “is huge with almost 1,300 swimmers from all across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.” As a team, the Breakers ended up in 17th place out of the 137 teams entered. Leading the charge for the Breakers was Maran Kokoszka who won the very first event (200Bk) with a personal best time of 2:20.12. Joanna Redenbach then came sixth in the 100fr final with a time of 1:03.09, and Haley Bennett seventh in the 400IM at 5:33.28 while the Breakers’ 15&0 4X100Free Relay team placed seventh. Day two saw Kokoszka place fourth in the 100Back with a PBT of 1:05.90, and the Breakers’ 11&12 girls 4X100 Medley relay placed fourth as well — only 3/100ths of a second off a bronze medal. On day three, Redenbach (aka Jojo) placed seventh in the 50 Free
at 29.52, and the Breakers’ 11&12 4X50 Free Relay earned the bronze at 1:58.62. Bennett followed that up with a second place finish in the 1500 Free at 18:44.69, which qualifies her for the Western Canadian Championships next February. On Day four, Laura Romkes powered her way to third in her 200 Fly with a time of 2:22.16. Younger sister Megan earned third in her 200 Fly at 2:28.83 — both times were personal bests. In the 400 Free final, Bennett placed sixth with a time 4:50.47. The 11&12 girls 4X 100Fr relay came in fourth. On the fifth and final day of the big annual meet, the finals in the 100 Fly saw three Breakers in their respective age-groups swimming. Megan placed fifth in the 11-12 girls with a PBT of 1:08.53; Richelle was seventh with a PBT in the 1314 Girls going 1:06.70, and Laura was fourth at 1:06.14. The Breakers’ last swims of the meet saw their 11-12 Girls 4X50 Medley relay team place sixth, and Angus McGibbon place 17th in his 800 Free with a PBT of 9:40.66. “Overall it was an incredible international experience,” said — James Clarke Campbell.
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meant to give local players those all-important extra reps, starts up on Aug. 29 with games beginning Sept. 8 and 9. According to Royals’ skipper Dave Wallace, Labour Day weekend will see clinic-style workouts
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in the field along with good pitching led by Brandon Nicoll with three-and-a-half shutout innings led the Reds to an 8-1 win. Oceanside capped off the day with a solid 12-8 win over the Gibsons Dodgers to secure themselves a spot in the final four. Keys to the victory included “some strong hitting and a stellar effort on the mound by Jaxon Ackerman.” Against their Island rivals from Ladysmith, with the winner advancing to the gold medal game that afternoon, the Reds dug deep and earned themselves a 10-7 win. Strong pitching performances by Brandon Snyder, Jimmy Shworan and Trevor Nicoll combined with a timely, late inning long hit to the fence by Macdonald resulting in a two-run inside-the-park home run, pushed the Reds ahead of
the Cannons. Back at it a few hours later against a very strong Braves team, the game went the full six innings but it was Burnaby winning 11-2. Justin Geiger’s strong pitching through three innings earned him the Reds’ MVP in that one. During the closing ceremonies the Reds’ Brandon Nicoll was also presented with the Tournament MVP “for his great performance in all elements of the game, including two long home runs over the left field fence. Nicoll also pitched extremely well in key situations, helping the Reds secure their victories against the Vernon Canadians and Surrey Cardinals.” This was the Mosquito Reds’ second straight trip to the provincials and they were the only local Rep team to qualify for the provincials this year.
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Go quackers at the fall agricultual fair It’s the 99th year of the Coombs Fair this weekend and organizers say everything is just ducky LISSA ALEXANDER
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The 99th annual Coombs Fair takes place Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12.
The B.C. Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions have put up some prize money this year for a few categories, including a Members’ Choice Award for best photo of a farm yard animal in the youth-under 17 category. The winner will go on to compete in the B.C. Fair’s convention in October. The music stage will feature live local music and entertainment, including the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers, the Rainbow Stew Cloggers, and the newlyformed jug bands in the area will
show what they’ve been working on, led by artistic director and well known musician, Gerry Barnum. There will be no shortage of food at the fair, including the Tea House with bun-wiches and homemade pies, concession by
AAA and a number of food vendors. Boley said last year the event had about 8,400 people over the weekend, attributing the success to a large number of tourists, and locals who make a point of attending to catch up and socialize. And this year the Minister of Agriculture will also attend with his family. The Coombs Fair happens Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, starting with a pancake breakfast. It takes place at
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To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave SAT. AUG. 11 Featured Events for the Week FRI. AUG. 10 Entertainment
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12pm Happy to lucky music by Kumbana Marimba Parksville Community Park
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Register online at: bikeforyourlife.org or at Parksville Community Center 100 Jensen Ave., Parksville at least 45min. before event starts. 100km - 9:00 am, 70km - 9:30 am, 50km - 10:00 am, 35km - 10:30 am, 15km - 11:30 am. Fun for all ages, Refreshment stations are located along each route. Helmets are mandatory & all participants are expected to obey all trafďŹ c safety laws.
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BEACH FEST ACROBATS 6pm Aerial acrobats will jump from plane to start to 80’s beach party! Parksville Community Park
THUNDER IN THE VALLEY
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TIMBERLINE DANCE
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HI NEIGHBOUR DAY
Anything goes in Errington BRENDA GOUGH News Contributor
Neighbours and friends in Errington are getting together again to celebrate the community and raise funds for the Errington War Memorial Hall on August 18. The 43rd annual Hi Neighbour Day offers something for everyone in the family and proceeds raised from the event pay for the repair and maintenance of the Errington War Memorial Hall. Built as a memorial to those who died in the First World War, the hall opened its doors in March 1922 and continues to be maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers. This year’s event kicks off with a recital in the community park at 6 p.m. Friday, August 17. Students from the Summer World Music Camp will perform what they’ve learned playing drums, marimbas and dancing. After that their instructors, Afro-Mumanzi will take to the Community Stage for a concert. The informal potluck picnic in the park is open to all. A full day of activities is set for Saturday, August 18 starting out with a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. served up by the Errington Volunteer Fire Department. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there is an arts and crafts display which showcases fine work done by Erringtonites of all ages. At 11 a.m. you won’t want to miss the fourth annual Greater Errington Zucchini Race on the ball field next to the farmers market. The soap box derby for zucchinis with wheels is sure to
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be entertaining as zucchinis race down the ramp to glory or grief. All you need is a zucchini and some wheels. Contestants don’t even have to grow their own squash but it must be a zucchini. No propulsion methods other than gravity are allowed and no additional weights can be added, other than the driver. Prizes will be awarded for the farthest distance traveled and the most creative design. A special Errington Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature music, fresh produce, local crafts and great food. Gerry Barnum and his Phil Harmonics Jug Band Orchestra will be providing the music for the market before moving into the hall at 1 p.m. for the afternoon events. The Ms. Errington contest has been replaced this year by a special tribute in the hall to one of its long standing volunteers.
At 1:30 p.m. it’s the goods and services auction with something for everyone from homemade wine, to firewood or manure for your garden. The auction is a mix of silent auction items as well there will be a live auctioneer to keep the excitement going. A big change this year is the start of the Hi Neighbour Parade. Boasting they are the world’s shortest, the parade will now start at 12:30 p.m. It makes its way from the old elementary school site on Grafton, around the corner and down Errington Road to the hall. Hall board member Bob Herbison said they are changing the time from noon to 12:30 to allow people more time to enjoy the farmers market. One thing that isn’t changing is the eclectic mix of participants that always take part in the procession. “It’s anything goes,” agreed Herbison. “Often there are people driving tractors and people with pickups and straw bails and kids in the back, kids riding tricycles and people on stilts, you name it.” During the many goings on in the hall children can head down to the preschool for 16mm movies. The day winds up at 9 p.m. with the Hi Neighbour dance. This year it is an all ages dance featuring world fusion band Tambura Rasa. Tickets for the dance are $20 and must be purchased in advance at Cranky Dog in Parksville, The Errington General Store and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach.
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Robert Kilburn, Parker Harvey and Logan Harvey study their map hoping it will lead them to treasures on Parksville Beach Saturday. Behind, pirate and stilt walker Jenna Strong with VestaFire Entertainment.
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Hunting for treasure in the sand during BeachFest LISSA ALEXANDER
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Parksville’s Jeremy Banks producing fringe art LISSA ALEXANDER
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Fringe Theatre Festivals allow anyone to produce and perform a play without it being juried or judged, and that’s why Jeremy Banks loves them. “They’re a blast, they’re a great sampler and introduction for everyone to what theatre can be, and they are an incredible opportunity for emerging innovative artists to test out new work,” he said. Banks is the artistic producer and founder of the Fringetastic Theatre Festival in Nanaimo, which will run for the second year Aug. 16 to 26 at the Port Theatre and the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Banks is a former Parksville resident who graduated from Ballenas Secondary School in 2001, and then from Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Technical Theatre Program in 2010. While at VIU, Banks did a one-man-show called The Big Smoke which earned him a standing ovation after his first performance and consistent positive reviews across the country. After getting his diploma at VIU, Banks decided to take to the road and work at fringe festivals across Canada. He realized at the end of the summer he had worked every job a fringe festival can offer except for producer, so he decided to try that hat on last year in Nanaimo. “We had a great turnout to a grass roots festival,” he said. “This year, because of that success, we have
lots of support.” This year the festival has eight shows: two international, and six Canadian, including four from Vancouver Island. After separating these into three categories, the shows were literally picked out of a hat and Banks said the result is a very interesting buffet of entertainment. This year the performances include A Wooden Shoe in Canada by Nick the Entertainer in Chemainus. The show is about a Dutch immigrant who comes to Canada and realizes Canada’s only religion is hockey, among other differences. All songs and monologues in the show are original. Another show will be put on by a group from Seattle, WA and is called Man Catches Fish. This is a 50-minute show involving comedy, burlesque, shadow puppetry, free seafood recipes and more. All of the ticket revenues from Fringetastic will go back to the performers. During the festival the Port Theatre lobby will be transformed into the FRINGEHUB, where people can grab a drink, watch live, local entertainment and record opinions and reviews on a giant chalkboard. The festival kicks off with Preview the Fringe on Aug 15 at 7 p.m. where people can check out five minute sneak peaks of all the shows at the FRINGEHUB. Ticket prices range from $8 to $12 for each show plus a small surcharge. Get tickets online, at the Port Theatre or call 250-754-8550.
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Former Parksville resident Jeremy Banks is artistic producer and founder of the Fringetastic Theatre Festival coming up in Nanaimo.
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West My Friend here Aug. 14 LISSA ALEXANDER
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Nostalgic, strong positive vibe and tons of parking lot pickin’, that’s how organizer Linda Thorburn described the 34th annual Coombs Bluegrass Festival that was held over the B.C. Day long weekend. “I would say it was one of the best ones I’ve ever been to,” she said. One of the neat things at this year’s festival was a reunion, she said, when a member of the group Rural Delivery, from Port Orchard, Washington got together with old bandmates from the Backroom Boys, one of the original bands that played at the first Coombs festival. They played originals from back in the day and Thorburn said it brought tears to the eyes of many who were around in those days. “It was a trip down memory lane for a few of us who are left, to see that was really something else.” Thorburn said final numbers
have yet to come in but she estimates there was a bigger daycrowd this year and roughly the same number of campers (1,100). Pete Wernick’s (aka Dr. Banjo) mini jam classes were a big hit, Thorburn said, and brought more people to the festival, from as far away as Edmonton. “People recognized him as a bluegrass icon and came specifically to come to his classes, and also to come to our festival.” Wernick and his wife Joan will be returning next year. There was plenty of old friends at the festival, which led to a whole lot of parking lot picking and Thorburn said many people commented on what a lot of fun this festival is. There were a great new crop of volunteers this year, she said, who really helped things run smoothly. As for next year, Thorburn already has something up her sleeve, so music-lovers, stay tuned. To share photos, visit www. coombsbluegrass.com.
For a taste of folk, pop and roots music by four, young classically trained musicians head to St. Stephen’s Church in Qualicum Beach next Tuesday and catch West my Friend live. The Victoria-based group is made up of three University of Victoria (UVic) school of music graduates and one member, currently in the program. The group is known for their skillful musicianship, fourpart harmonies, clever lyrics and upbeat, indie-folk style. “It’s folk music at its purest, but has been described as indie-folk, folk-rock, pop, (and) roots,” said band member, double bass player and former Qualicum Beach resident, Brian Anderson. The group keeps busy with performances in Victoria but are currently out on a Homesick Blues tour, where they will make stops in each of their hometowns along with a host of other stops. The quartet started off in Powell River and did a handful of stops in B.C. on their way north to Terrace and then over to Haida Gwaii. They’ll come back to the Island to play Victoria’s FolkWest Festival and then to Qualicum Beach for Aug. 14, before heading to Ucluelet and ending in Port Alberni. Anderson said besides fo-
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