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Foreign students crammed Some of these Korean youngsters were living in a basement with no windows LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Nineteen Korean children and their supervisors were living in a single family home in Nanoose Bay earlier this year as part of District 69’s International Student Program (ISP). The issue of “dormitory homes” used for housing international students came to light recently when the district released an ISP review, which was contracted to a consultant. The consultant raised a number of concerns in the review regarding the houses, which are apparently in both Bowser and Nanoose Bay. The consultant reported the district has signed an exclusive contract with one individual for all Korean recruiting, and this agent is officially in charge of the management of the Korean students. The consultant’s other concerns included lack of house inspections by the homestay coordinator and criminal record checks being done on supervisors. Tom Armet, manager of building, bylaw and emergency planning at the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) said the RDN became involved as a result of a community inquiry into the Nanoose Bay home in January of this year, and he sent staff to inspect the home. Armet said there were some children housed in the basement without proper windows for egress so they had to be moved to other areas of the house. See KERSHAW, page A6

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VICTIM: Sheila Abbott shows off one of the $600 bags of coffee she bought from two people saying they were collecting donations for the United Way. Police confirmed the United Way does not ask for support in this manner.

Sophisticated scam Local business person bilked of $1,800 in elaborate scheme

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Sheila Abbott really likes Tim Horton’s coffee, but she’s not willing to fork out $600 for a pot of it. However, that’s what the Parksville business owner calculates she spent when scammers came to her door on Saturday, purporting to be collecting money for the United Way. “Two very nice, clean-cut young people came to the door wearing United Way T-shirts, looking for donations,” she said. “I asked to see their credentials but they both had badges with the little United Way rainbow and a name,

along with a phone number and an identification number.” The pair said if Abbott donated to the charity, they would give her a bag of coffee, while if she gave $20 or more she would get three bags. “They were very slick,” she said. “They said they were just married and asked about my business.” Abbott gave them a $20 donation, which they took on a portable debit card machine — or what they told her was one. The machine even spat out a receipt that said it was from the United Way.

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Gravel ‘de-naturalizes’ park trails QUALICUM BEACH — Complaints over the resurfacing of trails in the Qualicum Beach Community Park led to some questioning of staff by town councillors Monday night — following a series of complaint letters received at town hall. “I want to direct staff to communicate with people and explain what was actually going on,” said councillor Mary Bruilette. “Council received a memo from staff already on the plan for local trails, so, make that report public.” The complaints centre around the use of gravel, replacing the wood chips on the trails. Mayor Teunis Westbroek noted many of the complaints talked of the “de-naturalizing” of the trails as a result. Public works director Allan Cameron said the change to gravel was to take care of erosion issues on some of the trails — as well as reducing the cost of long-term maintenance to the town. He said gravel lasts longer than wood chips, keeps trip hazards down and eventually woody debris and leaves in the area will make the trails look more natural. — News staff

Correction PARKSVILLE — In our story about the three Qualicum Beach businesses that make a point of supporting the museum we erred in the name of Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer’s. It is actually Qualicum Art Supply. We apologize for the error. — News staff

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More than 300 people took part in last year’s Terry Fox run in Parksville, raising $8,300, which organizers hope to increase for the 2012 event this Sunday with expanded Internet technology. Along with a strong web presence for online registration and information, there are now active Facebook, Youtube and Twitter accounts along with a unique chance to text donations. Acclaimed for 84 cents from every dollar going directly to cancer research, the Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $600 million in its 31 years, 600 times Fox’s original goal. While most Canadians know the story of Fox’s 5,373 km Marathon of Hope in 1980 and the annual run he inspired, many may not realize more than two million people take part in Terry Fox runs in more than 50 countries every year. Fox frequently tops polls as the greatest Canadian hero. The annual run is now the world’s largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research. Here in B.C. there may be a particularly strong connection to the Port Coquitlam hero

who endured extreme pain as he ran the equivalent of a marathon a day for 143 days before dying from cancer at the age of 22. Colleen Jordan, recreation programmer for the Regional District of Nanaimo which is organizing the run, said Fox’s dedication is still inspiring volunteers and fundraisers today. She spoke of volunteers who have been involved every year and one dedicated Parksville runner with a bad knee this year who said if Terry could do it so could he. People may phone donations in to 1-888836-9786, or text ‘terryfox’ to 45678 to donate $5. While the Parksville run is the main Oceanside event, all schools and many other groups, including retirement facilities like the Qualicum Beach Manor, hold their own runs. People can register online or show up at picnic shelter two in Rathtrevor Provincial Park this Sunday, Sept. 16 before the 10 a.m. start. There are routes ranging from 3.3 to 10 km and all are bike and wheelchair accessible. Leashed dogs are also welcome. Check www.terryfox.org for more.

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Unique jewelry highlights rafﬂe at fashionable lunch AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

A gala event for a good cause is bringing some fashion, fun and gourmet food to Parksville. Called The Lunch – A Fashionable Afternoon by the Sea, the second annual ovarian cancer awareness and fundraising event will include a champagne reception, fall fashion show by The Bay, live and silent auctions, a keynote speech by a renowned surgeon and researcher, and a three-course gourmet lunch emceed by CBC radio’s Sheryl Mackay. Sharon Wood, Ovarian Cancer Canada society member and co-organizer, said she is particularly excited about the unique jewelery that will be raffled off. “Amy Newsom designed some beautiful pieces incorporating a sunflower,” said Wood pointing out that is the society’s flower. There will be a custom made necklace made by the Qualicum Beach designer on each of the 15 tables, which people will get to see up close and then have a chance to win. Newsom described her pieces as: “healing gemstones encased in elemental design with graceful interpretations of flora and fauna.” “I think the cause is an important one,” she said. “A dear friend of mine was an ovarian cancer survivor and she often expressed dismay at

how little was being done in the ﬁght against this dreaded disease. I have decided to make it my main charity during my career.” Wood, who spearheaded the ﬁrst lunch after losing her mother to ovarian cancer, said there are some great developments and new research which Dr. Sarah Finlayson, an assistant professor in the UBC faculty of medicine, will speak about. With the increase in tickets and fun activities Wood said they hope to beat last year’s $18,000, but the awareness is just as important. She said that while 1,700 Canadian women a year die from the disease, the long term survival rate is 90 per cent when it is diagnosed early. Education and awareness are considered the best tools for improving survival. The biggest problem, Wood said, is that the symptoms are so varied, vague and easily missed that even some doctors are unfamiliar with them. So organizers invite everyone to help spread awareness, gather their friends and family and get the $100 tickets and information for the Sept. 24 event at www.thelunch.ca or from Helen at 250-757-9549 or helen@thelunch.ca. The lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24 at the Tigh Na Mara Resort in Parksville with proceeds going to Ovarian Cancer Canada.

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QUALICUM BEACH COUNCIL DECISION

Building height restrictions eliminated STEVEN HEYWOOD editor@pqbnews.com

There was no surprise Monday night as Qualicum Beach council changed the potential look and feel of the downtown core. In a 3-2 vote, which has been the outcome in all previous votes on these downtown development issues, town councillors made signiﬁcant reductions to development cost charges in the Village Neighbourhood Plan, eliminated the restrictions on building height and will allow residential units on the ground ﬂoor of new buildings downtown. Councillors Dave Willie, Bill Luchtmeijer and Mary Bruilette held the majority of votes, leaving mayor Teunis Westbroek and coun. Scott Tanner to ask for recorded votes on the matter. What the changes are hoped to do, is spark new construction and redevelopment in town — an assumption with which plenty of people take issue. “I’m concerned about the form and character of the downtown,” said resident

Trevor Wicks during a public hearing on the town’s bylaw amendments. “Don’t be like Parksville, maintain the character of Qualicum Beach. I would question this big change.” Others stated outright they didn’t see the need for such drastic change and the town is giving in to developers, when it’s market conditions causing current doldrums, not town policies. They also referenced the town’s survey of developers earlier this year — 57 people they pointed out who basically led to these changes. “There’s a rumour that Qualicum Beach is not friendly to development,” said resident Lois Eaton. “But evidence of that is in short supply.” She added she doesn’t want to see the town lose its protections in place to maintain the form and character of its downtown, calling the process that has led council to this point was heavily weighed on the side of developers. “You will change the character of the town,” added Edmund De Carros, stating if any of this had been evident during the

last municipal election, the results would have been different. “Developers are already getting a break here,” said resident Charna McFie, “and the costs are being passed on to the residents.” While many people said they are not against development, those on the other side of the coin at the public hearing begged to differ. Resident Rusty Joerin urged council to pass the amendments unanimously, to help create a vibrant downtown. “It’s time Qualicum Beach walked the walk, not just talk the talk,” he said. “It’s time for Qualicum Beach to grow up.” Dave Bryan added things like dropping the building height restrictions was never seen as carte blanche for sky rises in town, but a way to allow for different designs and features — all within the town’s existing form and character guidelines. Resident Merle Summers added the changes will drive more business activity to town.

“Qualicum Beach will not become a Surrey,” she said. “No one here will allow that to happen.” Bruilette said that all of council has the best interests of the town in mind, no matter how they vote. “No one is going to build something you’re not going to buy,” added Willie, calling for more diversity. Westbroek noted he was blindisded by the stance taken by the three other councillors when the issues ﬁrst came up. What it comes down to now, he said, is trust. “Council has to be trusted by all sectors of the community — not just the 57 people in the survey,” he said. That trust, and the town’s time spent on these issues, was raised by former mayor Art Skipsey. “A third of this council’s time has been on changing the height of buildings and the downtown,” he said. “The real problem is, we’re too close to Nanaimo. I feel council has wasted its time on policies that will do nothing.”

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The NDP and B.C. Liberals pitched what they hope are popular new policies Wednesday, as a new poll showed the governing party recovering a little of the ground it has lost to the opposition. The B.C. NDP still has a commanding lead in the latest of a series of Angus Reid Public Opinion polls, with 46 per cent intending to vote for them, down three per cent since January. That three per cent swung to the B.C. Liberals, bringing them back to 25 per cent support from historic lows. The B.C. Conservatives held steady at 19 per cent, and the B.C. Green Party received eight per cent support, down one from Januaryâ€™s survey. Transportation Minister Mary Polak announced Wednesday that tolls on the new Port Mann bridge will begin at $1.50 when the bridge opens in December. Preliminary estimates had the toll at $3 per crossing, and the B.C. Liberal government signalled in August it would offer a reduction for the ďŹ rst year of

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ualicum Beach is being urged to grow up. Far from being an indicator of maturity — or is it? — the town is facing a crucial time in its history as it decides on how downtown development will proceed, especially in terms of height restrictions. A story by outgoing editor Steven Heywood in today’s edition of the THE NEWS details a ﬁery debate from town council Monday night when a vote passed to eliminate restrictions on building heights and reduce DCCs. One resident, speaking at a public hearing, called this “a big change” and went a step further: “Don’t be like Parksville.” Said another: “It’s time for Qualicum Beach to grow up.” Drawing dividing lines and placing monikers like Gang of Three on a group of like-minded councillors may be fun for some, but it cheapens the importance of the debate. A town generally gets what it voted for. If politicians have voted in a fashion diametrically opposed to what they espoused during a campaign — imagine that! — they should pay the price in the next election. All that aside, we don’t believe the vote Monday clears the way for skyscrapers in Qualicum Beach. We did not notice a convoy of cranes crawling up the Island Highway on Tuesday. (And for the resident who said “Don’t be like Parksville,” we can report there are no skyscraper-building cranes currently clogging the streets of that city). Future developments will still have to pass through an onerous but necessary process. What the vote did do Monday was send a message that Qualicum Beach is not close-minded and won’t immediately dismiss out-of-the-box plans. Perhaps it is symbolic, but it’s important to get that out there — a town needs to be open for business if it is going to survive past the current generation. Does that mean Qualicum Beach needs to discard its considerable character and charm? Absolutely not.

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Letters CHICKENS ARE HOME When Mitt Romney doesnâ€™t understand the root cause of the Westâ€™s ďŹ nancial problems, how can he solve them? The problem is greed, and being part of a get-rich-quick society where we have little regard for others provided we think that we are OK. When the bean counters realized they could make bigger proďŹ ts for their companies by manufacturing overseas, they saw nothing wrong with their employees losing their jobs. It didnâ€™t occur to them that their philosophy would mean that the time would eventually come when there would be no one working and earning the money to purchase their products. In the meantime, we the customers were happy. Being able to buy a Chinese made garden set for $150 from Walmart was far better than paying $450 for an Americanmanufactured equivalent. Our standard of living was going up (due to cheaper products) without having to earn more money, and of course we didnâ€™t care about those poor unfortunates who had lost their jobs. It was the people in manufacturing who saw their jobs being shipped overseas. The very people that were the main part of our wealth creating process were being thrown on the scrapheap along with the skills that they possessed. At the same time people employed in service industries like the ďŹ nancial institutions, police, teachers, the medical profession and government employees were demanding and getting pay increases. These jobs are important but we tend to forget that they can only be afforded if wealth is being created and taxes could be collected.

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Why should this group be concerned about where the money to pay them comes from? After all, they could always point to the obscene salaries that sports people were getting and thus justify their demands. Is Romney prepared to put an end to both the manipulation that prevails in the stock market and the creative accounting and ďŹ nancing that nearly saw a complete collapse of the ďŹ nancial system? Are those employed in service industries prepared to give back a lot of the ďŹ nancial advances they have made so that our skilled people ďŹ nally get what they deserve. Somehow I donâ€™t think so. EDWARD A. MOTT Parksville

NHL OPPORTUNITY This is a perfect time to consolidate Canadian hockey by forming an all-Canadian league, and let the U.S. teams go! With the lockout possibly illegal in Alberta and Quebec, why not form a new league without American-based teams? We could add teams in Saskatchewan, Quebec City and the Maritimes, reclaim the Stanley Cup as the Canadian icon it truly is, and end the charade of trying to break into the American Football-Basketball-Baseball sports log jam. MACK STONE Parksville

A BUSINESS BOUQUET In renewing her cabinet, Premier Christy Clark has directed her ministers to stay focused on jobs and ďŹ scal discipline and to continue with efforts to make life more affordable for B.C. families. A strong vision of

where this province needs to head and what it takes to remain prosperous in a tough, uncertain and challenging world. And when it comes to understanding the importance of jobs and ďŹ scal discipline, and providing for oneâ€™s family, there is no sector that understands it better than B.C.â€™s small business sector which employs over 85 per cent of B.C.â€™s private sector work force and generates 34 per cent of the provinceâ€™s gross domestic product (GDP). Considering the fact that 98 per cent of businesses in B.C. are small or medium sized, the post of Minister of State for Small Business in Clarkâ€™s cabinet is a crucial one. And I believe North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto is an excellent ďŹ t for this cabinet post given her chamber of commerce and small business background which speaks for itself. Small business operators have long felt disenfranchised from local government on issues that affect them deeply, including bylaws, user fees, permits, licensing, land use and general customer service. However, municipal property taxes are perhaps the biggest issue of concern for B.C.â€™s small businesses. Hopefully, Minister Yamamoto can get local and municipal governments on board with ďŹ scal discipline and making life more affordable for B.C. families. More than anything else, this is what small businesses in this province want to see. However, I am fully conďŹ dent, given Minister Yamamotoâ€™s small business background, that she totally gets all of this and I know that she will be a strong voice for small business at the cabinet table and around the province. JIMMY PELK Port Alberni

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letters ABOLISH SENATE I was quite disappointed to see the prime minister appointing ďŹ ve new senators to the upper house. More taxpayer money going to this unelected non-representative institution that has long outlived its usefulness and, in fact, is an impediment to democracy. Mr. Mulcair, Ms. May and whoever ends up leading the Liberal Party need to pledge to not appoint any new senators during their term of service, if elected prime minister. If such pledges became routine during election campaigns the Senate would gradually wither away to the last senator and Canada would at last be rid of this expensive anachronism. To further reduce the ranks of senators it might be worth seeing if their terms of service and pension commencement ages could be lowered by the prime minister who is, after all, the only person responsible for their appointments. The NDP has long stood for abolishing the Senate. It is time for the Liberals and Greens to get on board. No further appointments! BOB PELLOW Parksville

KOREA FORGOTTEN I am unofďŹ cially writing on behalf of all Korean War veterans and for those 516 brave Canadian men that died during the war. Those buried on the Korean peninsula remain silent but they are not forgotten by me, their comrades, families and many others. Canada Post represents all of Canada and the stamps produced each year play an important part in portraying Canadian life and history. Since the end of the war in 1953, only a single Canadian Korean War themed postage stamp has been made and they refuse to make another. The war lasted three long years, and tragically saw the death of several million soldiers and civilians from both sides of the front line. This world historical event involved many allied countries who fought for the ďŹ rst time under the United Nations banner and with a just cause, to stop a war. I ask Canada Post and the prime minister, why will Canada Post not honour our veterans who succeeded in winning the greatest prize â€” peace? Next year is the 60th anniversary of the Korean War ceaseďŹ re, and before it

is too late when our veterans have all passed on, please reconsider your decision not to recognize this important historical event with a lasting national honour, a commemorative postage stamp. GUY BLACK Port Moody

ONE LAST LETTER I am moving to Calgary at the end of the month and wish to say how important it has been that you have enabled me to express my views. Even though I am 84, I still want to contribute, even though I do not have a computer. This is my last letter to you and two things to contribute my ideas. The main one, the pipeline, if built it will inevitably have a spill and ruin B.Câ€™s land and seas. I was a Conservative monthly supporter, but I canceled my membership. I told them if they push through the pipeline, I will never support them again. I am not against the tar sands, but it is a non-renewable resource. Canada, of all the countries in the world, needs oil now and in the future. We should be reďŹ ning our crude in Canada, not shipping anymore abroad. This is especially true about reďŹ ning aviation fuel. The north needs aviation fuel to function. I was shocked when there was a report that a ďŹ re in a reďŹ nery in Washington State resulted in their not being able to supply aviation fuel to Vancouver Airport. We shipped crude to their reďŹ nery, they made the proďŹ t from reďŹ ning. We should have a reďŹ nery in southern B.C. just heard they wish to build a reďŹ nery in Kitimat, but this would also require crude oil pipeline across B.C. That reďŹ nery should be built in Northern Saskatchewan or Northern Alberta for aviation fuel. We are already planning to profit from an abundance of natural gas, processing it in Kitimat to sell to the far east. We have abundant supplies of natural gas and it does not do environmental damage. I would suggest we all look at the mileage by ďŹ‚ying from Europe across the pole to say Churchill, Manitoba. They could stop over and then ďŹ‚y to Japan, Hong Kong, also across the North Pole. We would have the aviation fuel. I envision huge cargo planes, built by Bombardier, ďŹ‚ying directly overseas with cargoes of bulk macaroni. Produce from our own wheat, produced in our own factories

We would no longer just be suppliers of basic commodities. Natural gas should be sent to Ontario to build generating facilities and get rid of nuclear power. I suggest you look up the billions the Ontario and general governments spend yearly for disaster insurance. Thatâ€™s money saved, without nuclear power. My second viewpoint is the dairy industry. The main reason the U.S. has cheap milk is that they give their herds drugs to increase production. This practice is banned in Canada because the milk has a detrimental effect on the health of consumers, especially children. I would not drink this milk. I also do not eat cheap eggs produced in factories. The hens are fed antibiotics. Same with farmed ďŹ sh. We should encourage local produce and watch for food contaminated with antibiotics and drugs. PATRICIA MEADOWS Parksville

NO CHANGE SOON As the summer fades, politics heats up again in Canada, and awareness too. The U.S. presidency is again up for grabs as its debt hits an incomprehensible $16 trillion, and the repercussions inevitably affect us. Europe also stumbles in a maze of unpayable debt, its crisis untouched by the conventional bail-outs and program cuts. Unwilling to address debt cancellation, no change is likely. Canadian federal debt has also jumped some 23 per cent in the last four years with no large new expenditures beyond the Afghanistan mess. The now $62 billion interest bill for all Canadian governments forces all budgets to run deďŹ cits, which must be borrowed, and all the debts grow. The one unacknowledged common factor is their privatization, but rubbing the sleep from their eyes, people are slowly beginning to realize that this system is ultimately unworkable. So far, ofďŹ cial silence prevails. Is there perhaps an embarrassing connection between this total privatization of debts, and the private donation system which is a bedrock of our party politics? Only the biggest donors have any real input into our elections, and unless this twisted system is vigorously protested in every riding, real change, will not happen. RUSS VINDEN Errington

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Qualicum Beach is charging forward as an electric vehicle leader, installing ﬁve more charging stations through a provincial initiative. “We have made a commitment to being leaders in this area, council has been innovative in their thinking about emissions reduction,” said mayor Teunis Westbroek in a news release. They will receive 75 percent of the eligible cost to a maximum of $4,000 for each of ﬁve stations from the BC Community Charging Infrastructure (CCI) Fund, through the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentive. The provincial fund, administered by the Fraser Basin Council, is making $2.74 million available for a network of up to 570 publicly available charging stations. “This marks a major step in achieving our goals of becoming a truly sustainable community,” Westbroek said. “It’s our responsibility to support the use of low or zero emission vehicles and this funding

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Springwood Park in Parksville will be 250 trees greener after a TD Friends of the Environment Foundation tree planting next weekend. Everyone is invited to join one of the foundation’s bigger planting sites as they plant 40,000 trees across the country this year. The third annual TD Tree Day will be organized by local TD bank employees in coordination with the city and hopefully many community volunteers, explained foundation regional manager Mandip Kharod. They will be planting a range of seven different mature species including ﬁr, hemlock, big

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Peckford on tour with new book BRENDA GOUGH News contributor

A provincial politician who clashed with Ottawa to turn the fortunes around in Atlantic Canada is on a new mission and now Brian Peckford is determined to set the record straight on how the agreement came about in November 1981 to Patriate Canada’s Constitution. Peckford calls Qualicum Beach home these days but the former Newfoundland and Labrador premier was back in his old political stomping ground this week where he launched a book called Some Day the Sun Will Shine and Have Not Will Be No More. Released by Flanker Press the book is a political memoir that aims to change the story of how the deal that brought about the Constitution actually went down. Back in the day,

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Peckford wants to correct what he calls the misrepresentations of the events of Nov. 4-5, 1981. According to the history books, the story of the deal has three players; Jean Chrétien and attorneys-general Roy McMurtry of Ontario and Roy Romanow of Saskatchewan sketching out the deal on scraps of paper in a kitchen at Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier. Peckford argues that the kitchen cabinet story is largely myth and was nothing more than an exchange of information between Chrétien and the provincial ministers about a substantive deal that was already taking shape. He states historical accounts of the deal have overlooked the true breakthrough event: an informal gathering of premiers on the evening of Nov. 4, 1981, in a suite at the Chateau Lauri-

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DEATHS

DEATHS In Loving Memory

Devon Wynn Peterson March 6, 1975 â€“ Sept 6, 2012

It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Devon, son, brother, nephew and cousin. He is survived by his mother Linda, brother Damon, aunts Gaynel Jansen and Marilyn Martinoski, Uncle Delmar Thompson, and many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father Wynn. After attending KSS, Malaspina and UVIC, he graduated with a degree in software engineering, and then was employed in Vancouver in his beloved field of technology. He played many sports, excelling in golf. His rare sense of humour and love of animals will greatly be missed by family and friends. Be at peace Devon. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 1:00PM - 1045 Chatsworth Rd Qualicum Beach, BC. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

BREDESEN, Martha Mary

June 19, 1922 â€“ Sept. 7, 2012

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Parksville Lioness Club Booking table rentals for the 2012 Christmas Craft Fair. Nov. 3rd., 2012 $40.00 (8 foot table) Further info contact: Noreen @ 250-248-0082 or email: norgrandma@shaw.ca

NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Bev 250-248-4720 PV Ann 250-248-3390 QB & NOW, Introducing the

IF YOU want to drink, that is your business. If you want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

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IN MEMORIAM

Have you recently added to the family or know someone who has call Pat 250-248-7119 The most Famous Baskets in the World! www.welcomewagon.ca

Anne Joseph

SEPT. 1918 â€“ SEPT. 2008 The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells in the sand. The sun goes down, yet gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops and yet it echoes on the sweet refrains For everything that passes, something beautiful remains

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marjory Tinkham at N.R.G.H. after a courageous battle with pneumonia. Marjory was born in Ditton Park, SK., before moving to Vancouver and then to the Island where she lived most of her life in Coombs and Parksville. She worked hard many years at The Island Hall Hotel and Arrowsmith Lodge. Marjory was predeceased by her children Jeanne (1967), John (1981) and Janet Haylock (2004). She was also predeceased by her husband, Jack (1986) & siblings Dorothy, May, Len, Frances & Clifford. She is survived by her daughters Judy Williams (Ian), and Joanne Avis (Peter), her grandchildren Damon Leeson (Angie), Erin Meier (Dean), Jenna Halliwell (Dave), Emily Stubbs (Erik), Jonathan Avis (Alicia), Mike Avis (Kristin), and Kristen MacKenzie (Peter). She is also survived by her great grandchildren Taylor & Jax Leeson, Jaala, Trey & Matthea Meier, Weston Halliwell, and Liam Avis along with her brother Harald. Mom never had a great deal to say, but her actions spoke volumes as to the kind and generous soul that she was. Thanks you to the 3rd Floor staff at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach for the loving care she received for the past three years. Special thanks goes to Dr. P. Juralowicz and Dr. L. McClure of Parksville, and Dr. J. Walker and Lisa and Abby at N.R.G.H.

Martha was devoted to her family and ďŹ ercely protective of them. In return we loved Martha beyond what words can say, she will live forever in our hearts.

In lieu of ďŹ‚owers, a donation to The Childrenâ€™s Hospital would be appreciated. No more sadness, Mom, R.I.P. xo

DEATHS

NOTICE OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION MEETING of the Ocean Side Generals, JR Hockey Club Society to amend bylaws. Meeting will take place on Sept 27, 2012 at 7pm in the Ocean side Generals ofďŹ ce in Ocean Side Place. for more information email: info@oceanside generals.com

LOST AND FOUND LOST: BLUE Canon Camera on Sun. Sept 2 at Lower end Englishman River. If found please call 250-951-0408 Reward if found.

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LOST CARDIGAN, (white) on Memorial Ave. from the Old Dutch Inn towards Quality Foods, on Friday, Sep 7th. Call 250-752-3307.

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WEDDINGS

Jamie Geiger & Tamera Petersen Married 25th, August 2012 at Shawnigan Lake, BC. Love from the Family

We miss you mom, Jerry, Alan & Carol

Passed away at Stanford Place Centre on Friday, September 7, 2012. Martha was predeceased by her husband, Roy, and leaves behind her daughter, Lois (Andy); sons, Ron (Jeanette) and Brian (Claire); 2 sisters, Gertrude and Kay; 7 grandsons; 3 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and lovingly remembered. Born and raised in Camrose, AB, Martha was one of 7 sisters. When she was 18 she met and fell in love with Roy Bredesen. As she often said, she knew right from the start that he was the one for her. Soul mates, they were married in 1942, and stayed happily married for 69 years. Martha moved to Port Alberni when Roy was sent overseas during the war, where their daughter was born. When Roy returned home, they returned to Camrose. Martha gave birth to 2 sons and her family was complete. A spirited and energetic lady, Martha worked outside the home while raising her children. She and Roy moved several times, living in Dawson Creek, Grande Prairie and Spruce Grove, AB before Roy retired and they settled in Parksville. With each move, Martha worked hard alongside Roy to make their new house a home. In the early years, she and Roy were enthusiastic square dancers and loved to go camping with the family. After retirement, gardening became Marthaâ€™s passion. She loved flowers, bird watching and shopping. More than anything, Martha loved a good laugh. Martha ended her days at Stanford Place Centre, where she moved to when Roy broke his hip and needed extended care. When Roy passed away in March of this year, Martha was bereaved and never fully regained her joy. The family wish to thank Dr. Henderson and the staff at Stanford for the outstanding care and tenderness they gave Martha. There will be no service as per her request.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

Marjory TINKHAM Sept. 07, 1925 â€“ Sept 05, 2012

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

LOCAL STAY at home mom offering f/t or p/t childcare in own home. First-aid cert., experienced. Ref’s avail. Call Maggie 250-816-3729

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld 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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ASSISTANT COACH required for the Ravensong Aquatic Club at the Ravensong aquatic Center starting Oct. 1st, 2012. Salary based on qualiﬁcations & experience. For inquiries please call 250-741-4404 Please send resume to: jpncampbell@mac.com COMPANIONS, Cleaners and caregivers. Must be available for all shifts and have reliable transportation. Please call 250-927-3670 for interview.

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preparation instructors. And you’ll have the opportunity to expand or enhance your job-related skills. A tax-related career is perfect for students or retirees seeking seasonal full or part-time employment. Qualified students may be offered job interviews for positions with H&R Block.*

SOS CHILD, YOUTH & FAMILY CENTRE COORDINATOR (Maternity Leave Coverage) Duties: Coordinates, plans and facilitates child, youth and family programs. Provides assessment, community referrals and support to participants, particularly to youth. Supervises and evaluates program staff and volunteers. Ensures the goals and objectives of the program are met within a team environment. Qualifications: At least two years previous related experience in program development and delivery, and supervision of front line staff. Degree in related discipline is preferred. Experience working with youth. Demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs, program development, and supervision. Excellent communication and relationship building skills. Start Date: November 5, 2012 (nine months maternity leave coverage). Hours: 35 hours/week, including evenings and weekends, as required. Rate of Pay: Dependent on qualifications and experience. Submit resume and references in confidence to: Child, Youth & Family Centre Manager, Society of Organized Services, PO Box 898, 245 West Hirst Ave, Parksville, BC V9P 2G9. Email: cyfcmanager@sosd69.com. Deadline: September 21, 2012. Note: RCMP Criminal Record Check required. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tax Training School begins mid-September. Register online at hrblock.ca or call 1-877-32BLOCK (322-5625) for details.

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PARKSVILLE SUBWAY LOCATIONS Now recruiting for Full & part time positions. We are looking for: mature, friendly, motivated, responsible team players who enjoy working with people. We offer: • ﬂexible hours • free employee meals Please apply in person at either Parksville location Former applicants are welcome to re-apply.

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PART-TIME FRONT DESK Required for Co-Ed & Women’s Only Fitness Facility. Morning, evening’s & weekend shifts, must be flexible. Sales & Fitness experience an asset, but employer will train. Must like dealing with the public. Resumes to Bodywork’s Fitness, 162 Morrison Ave Parksville, BC Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051 THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Grapple Yarder Operators • Hooktenders • Chasers • 2nd Loader/Buckers • Hydraulic Log Loader/Hoe Forward Operators • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers (Pacific) • Heavy Duty Mechanics. Full time with union rates and benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

PICKERS WE BUY GREENS CEDAR. 27/lb PINE/FIR .32/lb Robbins Wreaths 1060 Spider Lake Qualicum Phone 250-7579661 email: robbinswreaths@yahoo.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL BUSY LOWER Mainland Commercial Tire store is seeking Experienced tire man for shop duties. Top Wages & Beneﬁts Paid. Please send inquiries to: tireshop1234@hotmail.com

EXP. TICKETED, Autobody Tech required to perform quality, efﬁcient repairs. Beneﬁts Available. Wage based on experience. Fax 250-287-2432 Email: richsauto@shaw.ca FABRICATOR with pressure vessel exp. req’d for M/R union shop. Stable F/T position. Email resume mike@emmfg.com FRAMERS

NEEDED.

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VOLUNTEERS The British Columbia Press Council is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

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RNs & RCAs needed IMMEDIATELY Nanaimo Seniors Village Retirement Concepts is a family owned private company based in Vancouver BC that provides seniors housing and care services ranging from Retirement Living, Assisted Living to Skilled Nursing Care throughout the Province. RN applicants must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing with current active registration with CRNBC, BSN preferred. RCA applicants must possess a recognized RCA certificate and be registered with the BC CACHWR. Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest confidence, via our website at www.retirementconcepts.com/careers. While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PET CARE SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

“RENOVATIONS DONE Right” At Lobo97 Creations. We do Bathrooms, Mudroom additions, Carport Conversions, Decks New or Old, Flooring... For free est 250228-1339 lobo97@shaw.ca “We Will Show Up”

CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. Minimum 7-day or long term stay. Limited space. (250)740-5554

ACER 17” ﬂat screen computer, Canon Printer, swivel desk & chair, like new, $350 (all). JVC 48” projection colour TV, ﬂoor model, 4 yrs old, $300. Love seat, like new, light colours, $150. (250)951-0839.

WALK-IN Tubs, Wheelchair Baths, Roll-in Showers, Shower Seats. Avail thru MEDIchair locations. Aquassure 1-866-404-8827

TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial ofﬁces; Custom homes. 250-752-1121

APPLIANCES

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

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250-248-8540 cynguy@shaw.ca

COMPUTER SERVICES

Prerequisite course must be completed this fall:

TRADES, TECHNICAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MEDICAL HEALTH

Call 1.866.734.6252 for more information.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

NOW HIRING Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

Maintenance Supervisor Production Coordinator Area Planner Certified Millwright Millwright/Planerman Technician

GARDEN CLEAN-UP, hedge, lawn, sprinkler adjust, haul away anything. Call (250)2401116 for service today!

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Ivan 250-758-0371

HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320. CLEAN-UP SPECIALIST, small or big loads, rubbish, garden, waste, junk. Service today at (250)240-1116.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MATCHING FRIGIDAIRE 18 cu ft Fridge and 30” self clean smooth top Stove, “stay clean” stainless steel and black. New in Oct/2011, asking $950 obo. Call (250)752-5573.

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

PACIFIC ENERGY super series standard model airtight wood burning stove. Good cond. $500. obo 250-248-8853

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010. 2 MOVERS with a pickup truck. We do move outs, hauling & junk removal. We also offer a cleaning service! For our rates please call 250-9475637. Free estimates!!

PAINTING

for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.

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

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

ART OBJECTS

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PLUMBING HUDLEY PLUMBING offering reliable quality serv. at a fair price. No truck chgs & senior’s rates avail. Serving Oceanside for over 10 yrs. Call Blaine for a free estimate at 250-2486678. Insured/WCB.

PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING. Oceanside House and Home. Pete 250-927-2641.

TILING HIGH QUALITY TILE installation & handyman services. All types of tile. Many years exp. Ref’s & portfolio avail. Call Dave for quote 250-937-2081

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HELP WANTED

CARRIERS Needed in your area.

The Parksville/Qualicum Beach News is looking for a responsible person to deliver in your area! Anyone who is interested in making some extra cash and getting a little exercise at the same time is asked to call The News circulation at 248-4341, ext. 260. Routes are temporarily covered. We are looking for permanent carriers for these routes.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

THE BEAUTY OF SMALL 535 CRESCENT ROAD WEST QUALICUM BEACH 2 bdrm bungalow, newly car- peted, freshly painted. Bright interior from 3 skylights, L/R with gas fireplace, spacious kitchen,fir floors.Enclosed sunroom, additional studio for the hobbyist or artist. Completely fenced and landscaped with auto sprinklers. Asking $449,000 Call for appt. 604-7409898 of 604-740-4777 cell

Garage Sales

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250-954-5704 UNDER $400 BUNK BEDS, custom made, solid wood, w/new extra mattress, attached ladder, exc. cond. $325. (250)951-0567

FREE ITEMS FREE DROP OFF: Oil, batteries, scrap metal. We pay $Cash$ for unwanted Cars & Trucks. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage (prev. of Bull Dog Auto) 250-757-8911 or 250-954-7543.

FRIENDLY FRANK COUCH, 3 cushion, micro suede, forest green, good condition, $75. (250)752-9888. KENMORE DISHWASER, $50. Fridge, $25. Call (250)752-8348. QUILTING MATERIALS. Rotary mat cutter, omnigrids, batting, material, $85 (all). (250)248-1994. WESTERN BOOKS, approx. 85, $.50 - $1. L. L’amour & assorted authors. (250)594-5996

CURRENT ROUTES AVAILABLE:

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Detailed job postings can be viewed at

Parksville Rt #192 - 83 papers

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers

Pym, Doehle, Aquila, Bradbury & Todd

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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SKY DOG Travel Kennel, extra large, 40”x27”x80”, regular cost $299, asking $150. Professional leather foldable carry massage table, face hole, body balanced, excellent condition, regular $800 and asking $400. Call (250)756-1167.

2 BEDROOM, 1 + 3/4 pc Bath, Den, High Ceilings, Double Garage, Luxury Townhouse at Creekside on Corﬁeld in Parksville. Private side, backing on to Green space + Walking Trail. $373,900. Ph: 250 586 6444.

BILL RIED Prints. Set of four, lrg, professionally framed, unsigned, rare pictures from the 70’s. Haida Art dog salmon, Dog ﬁsh, Shark, Raven, Bear. $800. 1 (250)758-0774

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Arlette, Cypress, Juniper Rd., Mariner Way, San Malo Cres., Seashell Pl., Shorewood Close & Dr.

QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Also gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855

STARCHOICE HD Satellite Dish 2-HD Sat. receivers & boxes. $50. 250-594-4445

Call The News at 250-905-0017

WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

TOOLS 18” BANDSAW, 220 amp, nice saw, $500. 12” Planer/Shaper, good one, $500. Call (250)802-5894 leave message.

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www.eucalyptusdesign.ca WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, hauling. Pressure washing, Irrigation, carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

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FURNITURE QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed (Ikea), in very good condition, beige colour. Asking $295 obo. Call (250)585-8998.

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BOWSER, 4311 Garrod Rd. (off Bowser Rd.), Sat, Sept. 15, 8am. Multi Family Sale. Too many items to list. Patio furniture, electronics, tables household items and more. BRADLEY CENTRE, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. Sep. 16th., 2012, 8:30 - 11:30 AM EAGLECREST, 591 Nassau Cresc. Sep 15 (8-4). Something for everyone!! FRECH CREEK. MOVING Sale. Sat. Sept. 15, 9am-4pm. Household furnishings, including 6 quality dining rm chairs, child’s bedframe, books, artwork, etc. 895 Dickinson Way. FRENCH CREEK, 792 Drew Rd., Sat, Sept. 15, 9am-12pm. Kids toys and clothes, household items, misc baby items and much more. FRENCH CREEK, 824 Nicolls Dr.(Sandpiper) Sep 15 (8-2). Moving Sale, household, & garage items. FRENCH CREEK, 835 Mulholland Dr., Sat, Sept. 15, 8am-2pm. Multi Family Sale. Household items, pictures, patio/yard items, collectibles, ladders, bike, fridge, garden/took rack and much more. PARKSVILLE, 158 Cooper Pl. Sep 15 (9-3). Multi family, culde-sac sale. Treadmill, clothes, decor items, furniture, new wigs, household, 06 Chevy Aveo. Hot dogs / lemonade. PARKSVILLE, 163 Pym St. Sep 15 (8-12). Household & misc items. PARKSVILLE- 267 Crabapple Cres, Sat, Sept 15, 8:30am1pm. Household, camping, ofﬁce, children’s toys. PARKSVILLE- #6 & 10 161 Shelly Rd, Sat, Sept 15, 8:30? Moving/Downsizing. Everything must go PARKSVILLE, 702 Forsyth Ave. Sep 15 & 16 (8-?). Xmas toys & lots of good stuff!!

PARKSVILLE, 850 Reid Rd., Sept 15th, (9-12). Estate Sale. Misc. items large & small. PARKSVILLE, 924 E. Island Hwy. (Riverbend Resort), Sat, Sept. 15, 9am-2pm. Early birds pay double. PARKSVILLE, 9 Woodland Dr. Sep 15 (8:30-1). Household and misc. items. PARKSVILLE, SANGSTER Pl. Sat. Sept 15th. (9-12) Multi-Family! Craft & sewing supplies, household, sports, misc. QUALICUM, 342 1st Ave. W. Sat. Sept 15 (9-3) Downsizing, Household, crafts, tools, auto items, miscellaneous items. QUALICUM, 618 Yambury Rd. Sep 15 (7:30-2). Classic wood boat, tools, clothing, guitar, “T” back chairs & more. QUALICUM BAY, 2925 Marshall Rd. Sep 15 (8-2). Household items, landscaping edging, drainage tube & more. QUALICUM BEACH, 176 6th Ave. W, Sat, Sept. 15, 8:30am-12pm. NO EARLY BIRDS! Lots of decorative household stuff, some antiques including early portable electric Singer sewing machine, TV stand, brass and glass end table, rocking chair & stool, Ltd. art print by A. Kiss, black iron pet gate, complete set of Johnson Bros. Blue Willow dishes and more. QUALICUM BEACH- 557 Sumac Dr, Sat, Sept 15, 8-? Big stuff: Pick-up canopy, electric assist bike, edger joiner, Zodiac boat, serger, crab traps, Jeep soft top+ more! Sm stuff: glass shelves, router w/table, Victorian dolls, needle work materials and so on. 10% sales to Food Bank, any donations food etc, passed forward. September 15, 70 Magnolia Drive. Multi-Family Sale. downsizing, furniture, household, toys, Adult and children’s clothes, camping

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

WE BUY HOUSES

EMERALD ESTATES 50+ SENIORS INDEPENDENT SUPPORTIVE LIVING. 1 & 2 bdrm patio suites. Walk to beach, shops, etc. Housekeeping inclâ€™d. Meals optional. Oct 1st. $1250-$1650. Phone: 250-468-1465 or Email:

FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. Pet Friendly! All utilities Included. Phone 250-248-6532.

QUALICUM. Walk to everything. 2 bdrm duplex. car port, storage. NS/NP. Discount to good tenant. (250)954-3645.

ERRINGTON1300sq ft, newly renoâ€™d, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W, wood stove, lrg storage, fenced yrd, 1/4 acre, pets ok. $1200. Available Oct 1. (250)947-5198.

PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm rancher, mountain view, 1.5 bath, dbl garage, RV parking, F/S, W/D, gas FP, NS, NP, $1400. Avail Nov. 1st. (403)278-6857

BRAND NEW Nanaimo home under 10 yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry on both levels. $390,000. 1 (250)751-5114 CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House wonâ€™t sell? Canâ€™t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN 1 bdrm entry level, 6 appls, shower, Avail Nov 15. Heat, light, Starchoice, some furn, shed, freezer. $800./mo Sandpiper area N/S, Quiet. Call: 250738-0092. 255 HIRST Avenue- 1 & 2 bdrms, $700-$900. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #307 297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrm+ den, 2 bath. $1150. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444. For details: http://members.shaw.ca/ forsale_1580benzon/index.html LONG LAKE CONDO Great location 2bdrm, 2bath, 1400sq.ft., in-suite lndry, brkfst nook, new appliâ€™s, walk-in closets, nice deck. $275,000. (250)585-2289

BOWSER, NEW, 2 Bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 2 level, loft apartment. 6 appliances, covered deck, fully fenced yard, Available now. $900 p/m + Utils. Call 250-757-9920 CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach - in quiet, friendly building. 1 bdrm - 766 sq.ft., balcony, fully equipped bath & kitchen, storage locker. NS/NP. $815./mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997. CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach - in quiet, friendly building. 2 bdrm - 896 sq.ft. Balcony, fully equipped bath & kitchen, storage locker. NS/NP. $880./mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997.

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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. 930 sq.ft. ground level 2 bdrm condo. Insuite laundry, H/W ďŹ‚oors, W/D, D/W, gas F/P, parking, NS/NP. Avail. now. $1000/mo. Lease, refâ€™s reqâ€™d. 250-947-5151. PARKSVILLERENOâ€™D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water incld. Available Oct 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350. PARKSVILLEX-Large 2 bdrm, security camera & parking inclâ€™d. D/W, W/D optional. Large balcony, near beach, downtown & transit. Family oriented, $825-$840. Please call 250-248-8592. QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $550. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656.

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.

Appointments to view:

250-752-5233.

RATHTREVOR BEACH: This is a bright, clean 2-bdrm condo with ocean view. $750/mo includes everything except phone & utilâ€™s. Avail. immed. for temporary or long term rental. Refs reqâ€™d. Call Pauline at 206-265-1228 or email pauline_gfs@hotmail.com

COTTAGES QUALICUM BEACH: 1&2 bdrm fully furnished cabins/townhouses for rent $800$950/mo. incl. ALL util. @ Riverside Resort. 400 yrds to beach. No smoking. Pets OK. 1/2 mo. deposit required. 250752-9544; drop in to view daily at 3506 West Island Hwy. www.MyRiversideResort.com

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES AVAIL SEPT. 15. 2-bdrm in 4-plex, Downtown Parksville. NP/NS. Refâ€™s please. $850. inclds heat, hydro, shared laundry. (250)752-3425. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM, 3 bdrm, 3 bath SxS Duplex, 5 appls, storage shed, N/S, N/P, avail Sept. 15, $950 mo. Call (250)752-9821. QUALICUM BEACH- (rural north of Qualicum) 2 bdrm duplex, F/S, W/D. N/S, no dogs. $685. Refs reqâ€™d. Call 778678-7071. QUALICUM: COZY, clean 2bdrm suite in duplex, minutes from Qualicum Beach. Country setting, N/P, $750/mo. utils not included. Avail now. Call (250)752-6098, (250)954-8847 QUALICUM VILLAGE. Large, bright 1-bdrm duplex. Large yard. NS/NP. Discount to good tenant. (250)954-3645.

HOUSESITTING LOVE YOUR PETS!! Prof., clean, reliable, n/s, n/d, woman avail to house sit in Qualicum area Nov-Apr 2013. Exp. & refâ€™s avail. 250-752-5842

HOMES FOR RENT 112 PYM- 4 bdrm, 2 bath $1200. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

ERRINGTON, 3 bdrm rancher, 1200 sq ft on acreage. Woodstove/elect heat, w/d, f/s, outdoor patio, & storage shed. Avail immed. $1100/mo.+ util. 250-248-5662 / 250-618-3688 ERRINGTON- (5 kms to Parksville) 1150sq ft, 3 bdrm Rancher, 1 bath, electric heat, quiet, treed property shared acreage with neighbours, 12x20 shed. Fenced yard, no dogs. $800/mo. Available Oct 1. Call 250-248-7118 or cell 250-954-5045.

please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties

2 BD O/View at Ocean Sands $1100/mo

NANOOSE BAY, 2 storey, 2350 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, family rm, sun rm, attached garage. Two natural gas f/p, a/c. Lrg yard, wrap-around deck, private courtyard. Close to schools, recreation, shopping. n/s, n/p. Refâ€™s req. $1200/mo. + util. 250-7578712

Check it out at www.remax-anchor.ca Call Sharon Edgell for more information 752-2466 or 1-800-668-3622

NANOOSE BAY, new furnâ€™d 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2.5 acres, nice deck w/ hot tub. Avail SeptMay, $1500 + hydro (incls wiďŹ & basic cable). (778)321-4399

BOWSER, 3 bdrm, .6 acre, 5 min. walk to ocean, recently renovated, 1700 sq ft. Shop & greenhouse, quiet area. $1100 + util. 250-927-2157

OCEANFRONT, 4bed, 4bath home for rent Oct. 1-Feb 28, $1500/m plus utilities. Visit: www.georgiabeachhouse.ca and call 905-335-2378 wonâ€™t last!

3 BD rancher in Eaglecrest $1350/mo

COOMBS- BEAUTIFUL country rental, 2 bdrm with large covered patio, carport, 4 appls, $1000 mo. Call to view 250-752-2634 (leave mess and will call back). COUNTRY COTTAGE, 2bdrm, Coombs. Fenced yard, sunny mountain view. N/S. $900./mo. incldâ€™s hydro, water, wood. (250)954-1386. FRENCH CREEK, Executive rancher, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1650/mo. 250-738-0595

PARKSVILLE. 3-BDRM, 2 bath Rancher. 5 applâ€™s, carport, fenced backyard, woodstove. Walk to Wembley Mall. NS/NP. $1300 + utils. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Oct. 1. (250)752-9807. PARKSVILLE, 3 Bdrm,Good neighbourhood, near downtown, being renoâ€™d & avail. Sept. 15. $1100 p/m negotiable.N/S. Call Murray 250248-0132 / 250-228-2834 or Larry 250-586-1561

QUALICUM, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 car garage on acreage w/20 x 40 workshop (optional). Fully fenced, w/d, f/s, d/w, pellet stove, + util. $1700-$1200/mo Call 250-752-3138. Avail Oct 1 QUALICUM BEACH: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, close to town, large deck & family room, NS/NP, $1350/mo incldâ€™s hydro, security chq reqâ€™d. Avail Sept. 15, (250)752-0424. QUALICUM BEACHlarge 2bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $975. Available now. 250-752-4258. QUALICUM BEACH Rancher, walk to town & beach, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, double garage in NEW condition, $1400/mo utils extra. Avail Oct. 1st. NO Pets, Smokers or Partiers! Call 250752-4842. QUALICUM, DOWNTOWN, 1000 sq ft., 1 bdrm + den recently reďŹ nished home. Full kitchen with f/s & microwave. Bathroom has heated ďŹ‚rs, & lrg walk in shower. Bdrm has built in closets. 300 sq ft sun deck. Separate entrance front & back w/plenty of parking. $1050/mo + Util. Call 250752-7234

Contact Pauline or Sandi at The Parksville Qualicum Beach News: 250-248-4341 Q Business Q Home Services & More! Serving your Community for 30 years

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

PARKSVILLE PATIO HOME (1502 sq ft) 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage beside the Morningstar Golf Course. Open concept. Lots of extras including extended private patio overlooking pond & waterfall. $365,000. Call 250-947-5101

HOUSES FOR SALE

CONTRACTORS

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NANAIMO PATIO home. Excellent location, 1280 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas furnace & ďŹ replace, garage, vaulted ceilings, sunny patio. Asking $282,900. Call 250-327-2551.

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RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

RV PADS

SUITES, UPPER

QUALICUM BEACH. Long term RV site, $375/mo. (excl. hydro, cable). 250-752-9544. Riverside Resort. RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser View current rentals On our website: www.remax-ﬁrst-bc.ca 250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-ﬁrstbc.ca Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager 21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7

PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623.

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION NANOOSE WATERFRONT home - furnished, 6 appls, hot tub, F/P, NP/NS. Now to April 30th, 2013. $1200.+ oil & hydro. Refs req’d. 604-985-2420

STORAGE DOGLEG RD SELF STORAGE. 250-752-0175. Special 5’ x 10’ units $36/mo. incl tax. DOUBLE CAR Garage (22’x21’) for $200/m. Call 905335-2378 www.georiabeachhouse.ca PARKSVILLE, double garage, will ﬁt cars, small boat or/? $175/mo. Oct 1. (250)7465094

Wendy Hofforth, Property Manager Rental Properties Nanoose Bay/Parksville/ Qualicum Beach For current rentals please check my website: www.vanislandrealty.com 124 Craig St., P.O. Box 460 Parksville, B.C. V9P 2G6 Toll Free: 1-866-386-2735 e-mail: cbpropertymanage ment@shaw.ca

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, two 800 sq ft adjacent ground level retail/ofﬁce spaces for lease, great location, 124 Middleton Ave. Asking $600 mo each + triple nets. Call 250248-3655 or 250-905-2526. PARKSVILLE, APPROX 800 sq ft, ofﬁce/retail space avail for rent, busy downtown location. Call (250)327-9064 or evenings (250)758-6643.

TRANSPORTATION

SPORTS & IMPORTS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1988 VOLVO 240DL, body in good shape, no rust at all. Good driving condition. Includes 4 new all season tires and 4 new snow tires. $2000 obo. Call (250)240-2014 or email to: joepanic@sd69.bc.ca

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.

AUTO FINANCING

1 BEDROOM Furnished Suite above our garage/workshop for rent in quiet Bowser. Completely Furnished including dishes, linens. Non Smoking small pet on approval. $800/month incl Hydro, basic cable, internet, basic phone. Propane not included for hot water and cooking. References required. 250-757-8806 COOMBS. 12 mins to Parksville/ QB. Bright 3-bdrm, open concept - kitchen, dining room, family room. Garage. F/S, D/W, wood stove. $1000/mo. 250-951-9962. PARKSVILLE GOLF Course. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Large, bright, furnished/equipped. Priv. entr. $1000. Inclds utils, wireless, satellite NS/NP. 250-954-2118 PARKSVILLE, Nice 2 bdrm upper house, NP, NS. Incl’s WD, FS, avail now. $850/mo. 250-746-5094

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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

CARS

1998 HONDA CIVIC $3,999 5 speed manual trans., power windows, steering & locks. Front brakes & timing chain done in 2011. 250-754-5777 or 250-951-3156

TRANSPORTATION

SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

SUITES, LOWER

1996 MERCEDES C-280, V-6, 4-door, sport sedan, color: desert sand. 162,000k, leather interior, heated seats, fully loaded, $6,500.(250)390-2424

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

2000 BUICK Regal LS 3800, Silver, V6, Auto, loaded, almost new tires, clean inside & out. $2,995. 1 (250)751-0645

PARKSVILLE- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1000sq ft, own entry & W/D, private covered patio, fenced large yard, pets ok. $1000 inclds utils. Call (250)9475426, (250)-947-5638.

2002 MERCEDES E320 Loaded, immaculate, all leather. Silver on Gray. $129,000 km’s. Original owner. $12,500. Call 250-594-0012.

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Island Barrel Racing held its big annual year-end finals at Coombs Rodeo Grounds recently, and the riders and their horses were firing on all cylinders. In this, its third year, the IBR’s 17race series started the end of March with stops up and down the Island and wrapped up with the finals at Coombs Rodeo Grounds Sept. 1-2 . According to IBR president and longtime barrel racer Amanda Yasinski from Cumberland, the IBR has 30 regular riders that have been competing for overall points this year, including some kids. “Overall the season went really well,” she told The News after the dust had settled, pointing out “we had a couple new venues, we competed for the first time at the Vancouver Island Exhibition in Nanaimo and also the new arena in Duncan.” The IBR’s primary goal “is to promote the sport in a safe, fun, and affordable manner,” she said, pointing out a number of their members “compete across the province at a very competitive level. We have a lot of girls that will haul off the island and enter a race with 2-300 entires and still finish up near the top.”

Taking the IBR’s overall series title this year was Lindsey Innes and her horse Thirsty. Innes went into the weekend sitting 2nd in the overall standings and had herself a stellar weekend at Coombs to win the finals. “She absolutely did,” confirmed Yasinski, pointing out Innes won two of the three runs over the weekend and placed 2nd in the third and along the way posted the fastest run of the weekend at 17.83 seconds. The IBR uses a tiering system broken down into four divisions with 1D the fastest. Innes, from Campbell River, will be competing in a field numbering over 200 riders in the Canadian Barrel Racing Championships in Chilliwack Sept. 29-30, “and is expected to and will do quite well there.” Oceanside’s Sue Sheppard and her horse Sugar was the top local finisher, taking first in the 3D Senior and 3rd in the 3D Open category. Sheppard will be in the mix at the CBR finals in Chilliwack along with about six other IBR riders. Riders were competing for a piece of the prize purse -- $300-plus for each race ($900 overall), plus year-end awards of trophy blankets.

Leslie Peterson won the belt buckle for accumulating the most points over the regular season. Coombs’ Page Noble, 8, ﬁnished as the season points leader for the Peewees. “Last year she was on a teeny-tiny pony -- this year she’s on a big gelding named Scooter,” Page’s mom Kelsey also competed, as did her aunt Dallas Noble who ﬁnished 2nd in the 4D on her horse Marge. Including last weekend, the IBR held nine events in Coombs. “It’s a great venue,” she said. “They treat us very well there.”

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It’s been well reported that the Save-OnFoods Oceanside Generals headed into the 2012/2013 season with a new head coach and GM, along with a new board of directors. Last Saturday’s VIJHL home opener at Oceanside Place, which saw the team honour its past and present, was by all accounts a great way to kickstart the campaign. Out on the ice being honoured before taking part in the ceremonial puck drop was the team’s co-founder and first-ever coach, local realtor Rob Ohs, along with Save On Foods’ Bruce Brown. After the opening ceremonies, both spoke with The News. “Our inaugural season was 1990/91 but the planning for it started the year before,” Ohs recalled, explaining how they brought two of the best teams over from the Vancouver league - the Abbotsford Pilots and the Richmond Sockeyes - to showcase an exhibition game and gauge the support. “And we thought it was good, so we were off to the races.” “There was no community-owned society back then,” he chuckled, adding “it was me and brother Brad and my buddy Mike.” The way the story goes he says it was Brad and Mike that came up with the idea for a junior B team in Parksville. Rob was coaching minor hockey in Nanaimo, and at that time had aspirations of a career in coaching. Rob played his minor hockey in Oak Bay, and never lost his passion for the game. “I wanted to be a hockey coach -- they asked me if I wanted to coach (the Generals) and I said sure.” With the idea on the table, Ohs rustled up some sponsors, held a camp, and the team took form. They had three or four locals on the team that inaugural season. “The thing was, we drew from Nanaimo to Campbell River, we even had a couple Victoria kids playing on our team, so the talent pool was huge,” he said. “We were trying to win, right from the get-go. That first season, a 40 game schedule, we lost 10 games and finished in second place and two points out of first.” The Generals won their first two playoff series that year and lost the VIJHL final in game seven against their arch rivals the Kerry Park Islanders. Worth noting is that that year the Islanders were allowed to have up to four 21-yearolds in the lineup, while the Generals, as an expansion team, weren’t allowed any. See GENS, page A34

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Oceansideâ€™s dedicated ladies of soccer open their regular season in Campbell River on Sunday against the Outlaws, and the road to a ďŹ fth straight appearance in the provincials could be a long one. Longtime local volunteer coach Dan Mahony is back for his ďŹ fth campaign helping guide the local side, which competes at a Div. 1 level in the Mid Island Womenâ€™s Soccer League. Oceanside United opens the 16game regular season on Sunday in Campbell River against the Outlaws. The Outlaws opened last weekend with a 3-2 road win over perennial powerhouse Nanaimo United. OUâ€™s home opener at QB Rec Fields goes Sept. 23

against the Nanaimo Wheaties (noon start). â€œItâ€™s a good group,â€? Mahony said of his team, adding â€œthis is the ďŹ rst year we havenâ€™t had an inďŹ‚ux of six or seven new players with others leaving, we really only have one new player, so in that regard itâ€™s a stable team with real good team chemistry.â€? Oceanside United has won the MIWSL title and represented the league at the provincials the past four years. â€œBut thereâ€™s always been a couple teams who are extremely strong that were right behind us, so we had to work hard (to win).â€? And things arenâ€™t going to get any easier this year he points out, as some of the leagueâ€™s top teams have joined

forces. â€œThereâ€™s two teams in Campbell River that have amalgamated into one, and in Courtenay theyâ€™re down to three teams instead of ďŹ ve,â€? said Mahony, pointing this season will also mark the MIWSL debut of a strong crop of graduated high school players from the Comox Valley. â€œAnd theyâ€™re all going to be gunning for us,â€? Mahony chuckled. â€œSo itâ€™s going to be a very difďŹ cult year.â€? Oceanside United has a current roster of 20, but those close to the team are extending an open invitation for new recruits. Anyone interested in joining the side can call Barb at 250.954.3391. The MIWSL also has a new website this year â€” www.miwsl.com.

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Ballenas Secondary School’s senior girls basketball team was out in force at their school last Saturday as they held a fundraiser for their big road trip to Hawaii Dec. 26 where they get in four games. Saturday’s fundraiser, which ran from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. saw the local Ford dealer donate $20 to the team for every person that took one of the vehicles out for a test drive. Above, Taylor Chestnut and Chelsea Hoey get the word out.

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Back then the team was playing down at the old barn in the community park, and those first two years they drew crowds of around 350 on a regular basis “and we’d get 500 out sometimes for the Kerry Park games. Two o’clock, every Sunday afternoon, that was our ice time. Once practice a week, that’s all we got. It was a great season ...we had some great players,” he said. As for the origin of the team name, Ohs said that was right around that time Eric Lindros was making a name for himself in the CHL with the Oshawa Generals. “We kicked around other names like Sand Pilots and Rats, and I think there were a few others, but the Generals seemed to be the popular (pick)...it was a different logo back then too, it was more of a trojan helmut kind of logo — it was kind of cool.” The next season two teams folded, leaving the VIJHL with only three teams “and we were dominant,” said Ohs.”I mean we lost three league games that season out of about 36 games.” To keep the team sharp Ohs said they brought in Jr. B teams from the Mainland, “and we even brought in the UBC junior varsity team; we paid for them to come over too; picked them up in our bus, fed them ... we were serious hockey guys. We wanted to win.” In keeping with their game plan, the Generals won VIJHL league standings that year and had a bye in the first round. Against KP in the final, Ohs recalled how they went up three games to none in the best of seven series, and were dominating them with an accumulative score of about 33-3, “and they quit. They actually didn’t come back for game four. That was it, it was done, so we actually had about a month off before our (best of three) against the Nelson Maple Leafs (to see who advanced to the Cyclone Taylor Cup). “We were rusty,” he said — the Gens lost

game one 5-1 and game two 4-3, “and that was it. The last game I ever coached.” Rob, 45 and married with two kids attending University, said he had a couple coaching offers after that second season with the Generals — he was shortlisted for positions with the BCHL’s Trail Smoke Eaters and a team in Grand Prairie Alberta — “and I was interested, but I had just started my career here in Parksville. I had a young family ... I knew (the coaching route) was going to be a long, long road, so frankly I just decided to put my family first.” Asked how it is he never returned to the bench for the team he helped form, and Rob chuckled and said “you know what, the fact of the matter is I was never approached. Not one time. “I stayed away though,” he said, adding “we took it as far as we could — we were a killer team, I mean in two years we lost 13 league games. It was amazing.” “I miss it all the time,” he answered quickly when asked if he ever pines for the bench. “I don’t like the spotlight to be honest, but I think it’s great,” he said of the Generals recognizing their roots at their home opener. “And one thing I find really gratifying is that something we did as young guys, dreaming it up, and I mean I was financing road trips on my visa, literally, I paid for the gas in the bus, and drove the bus, so to see it still going — it’s awesome.” Asked his take on the evening, Save on Foods’ Bruce Brown talked again about the relationship the local grocery store has formed with the hometown Generals. “A great showing with the number of people here tonight, and that’s important to launch a season,” he said after. This is Save On Foods’ fourth season as main sponsor of the team, and last Saturday marked the third year they’ve covered the admission for opening night.

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From left, Jonathan Michaels, Dan LaRocque, Rob Tryon and Blaine Sepos are offering up their bodies to be waxed for charity by

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Treasures of all descriptions are being lined up inside and out of Knox United Church in Parksville, as organizers prepare for their 8th annual Fall Fair this Saturday. People can expect interesting antiques, stacks of books, jewelry, gently-used clothing, furniture and more. Outside booths open at 8 a.m. and people can make their way inside at 8:30 a.m. Locally grown produce, baking and refreshments will be available as well as breakfast, lunch and Fairtrade coffee. Entertainment kicks off around 10:30 and will see Gerry Barnum and his Phil Harmonics Jug Band Orchestra, as well as vocalist Les Wheaton, musician Debbie Ryan and the popular Rainbow Stew Cloggers. There will be free children activities on-site including a story tent, some bubbles, coloring and face painting. There will be a silent auction and, in keeping with church practices of discouraging bottled water, there will be free distribution of tap water. Admission to the grounds is free on Saturday but donations to assist with Knox’s programs is appreciated. The fair runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday Sept. 15 at Knox United Church, located at the corner of Pym and Humphrey streets. A shuttle bus will take people from Ballenas High School to the church for free, and parking will be available on-site for disabled persons and parents with infants. Please leave pets at home. For more information visit www.kucparksville.ca or call 250-248-3927.

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Hot wax will be oozing down the backs, chests and legs of local young male professionals in the area Thursday, Sept.20, before it is ripped off in quick, painful strips to a room full of cheering locals. It’s called Tear A Strip Off of Poverty-Wax Your Back for the SOS and it’s the brainchild of Dan LaRocque from Up Your Media. “I’ve been thinking about for a number of years and I thought it would be kind of outlandish and absurd and it will be,” he said. LaRocque said proceeds from the fundraising event will go to the SOS, one of the best community organizations in town, which does a lot for all different kinds of people. Besides LaRocque, who’s getting his legs waxed, Rob Tryon from Effing Seafoods and Jonathan Michaels from Geeks On The Beach will get their chest’s waxed, Blain Sepos from Oceanside Tourism will get his back waxed, and Thomas Robertshaw from Acme Food Co. will get his entire torso waxed. Local Principal Tony

Saremba and Parksville Deputy Fire Chief Marc Norris have also agreed to get waxed for the cause. Sepos said a bunch of the guys getting waxed are also involved in Movember, a mustache growing charity event, so they’ll take off hair next week and then grow it elsewhere in a couple of months. “It’s kind of fun, we’ve got this body hair thing going on,” he said. The guys hope to raise a few thousand dollars by having people sponsor the hairy guys, or by collecting donations at the door. Rhiannon Whitney from Natural Synergy Day Spa will perform the waxing at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre Sept. 20 in the Garry Oaks/Arbutus rooms at 7 p.m. There will be a DJ spinning tunes and a cash bar. Parks Vegas Guerilla Entertainment Collective is putting on the event, LaRocque said, and plan to put on similar events in the future. For more information visit the Facebook page https://www. facebook.com/events/266903040091725/

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Coordinator Margaret Walburton and leader Mary Allison Bell sort through garage sale items at Knox.

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Regional District looking for groups in need of funding The Regional District of Nanaimo is inviting business and community groups in District 69 to submit proposals for funding under the Northern

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completing her diploma with top marks she was accepted into the Emily Carr University of Art and Design, where she completed a fine arts degree. On another trip to Holland, Sears was perusing a “kraker” or squatter’s free shop for some large paper to paint on when she discovered unfinished work by a Dutch artist J. Hoogeveen. She decided to embark on resolving them, adding her own contemporary abstract work but maintaining the integrity of the original pieces. This work, entitled Found Art Series III is currently being exhibited at the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) in Parksville, along with another series of her work called Out Lines. Here she has created geometrical abstraction pieces combining the repetition of lines and shapes with skyscapes, prairie fields and ocean waters. Sears said people can take whatever they wish from her work but it’s meant to be lighthearted. “One of the things I’m so thrilled about is people tend to walk in and get a smile on their face because my work is fun,” she said. Sears curated the show currently hanging at the MAC called One World, Two Views which includes her abstract expressionism work and the exquisite realism work by fellow Emily Carr school mate Carol Hilland. See SO DIFFERENT, page B5

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Local artists achieve excellence LISSA ALEXANDER

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Capturing light with graphite and acrylic, recreating emotional moments with pastel, and ﬁnding a groove with a series of acrylic crows, these are just some of the endeavours that have recently been rewarded within the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), Arrowsmith Chapter. Members of the group submitted paintings to FCA judges in Vancouver and winners were announced Aug. 31. Pieces accepted in The gall juried dhow will be hung at The Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply, including the award-winners.

Donna McDonnell took ﬁrst place with her pastel piece, Michelle’s Table. Her inspiration came from a photograph she took in her daughter Michelle’s apartment a few years ago, when her daughter had set the table for lunch with her new mother-in-law. “I pulled out some of the pictures and it just has some emotion for me, and I thought I’m going to do this now,” she said. Second place went to Leslie Gregory with Eventide, a graphite and acrylic piece inspired by a trip to Cape Cod. Gregory said the birds were hanging around the edge of the water and she

loved the way the light hit them and the shadows that were cast. Therese Johnston took third place with Winners in Gold, a mixed media piece of some irises she had growing. She said she loves how there’s always an element of surprise when doing experimental mixed media. Awards of excellence went to Karen Poirier, Ros Ross and Bonnie Luchtmeijer. Poirier did a street scene called Stamp Avenue from Port Alberni using watercolors. She said she likes watercolors because she can layer the colours and she

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Fun on the agenda at Museum Annual Children’s Museum Day set to focus on old time entertainment in Qualicum Beach

t may be hard to believe, but there was a time when Qualicum Beach children didn’t play with Ipods or watch televisions. Qualicum Beach Museum manager Netanja Waddell knows this, and she also knows the youngsters were still able to have a good time. That sense of old-fashioned fun will be front and centre on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. when the museum presents its sixth annual Children’s Museum Day. “We do this as an opportunity to let the community know what the museum is about and to give back to the community,” Waddell said. “It’s a fun, free family event that’s open to the whole Oceanside community.” The day will feature a wide assortment of fun

activities that will let youngsters get a feel for local history. “It’s an opportunity for children to get to do a multitude of hands-on activities that are all pioneer-related,” Waddell said. “It will also hope to showcase what the museum is all about.” The event is a popular one, drawing as many as 300 children to the Beach Road facility to enjoy wagon rides from Tigerlily Farm, model boat building, totem pole making and whirlygig construction, as well as face painting, rock painting, ﬂint knapping, shake cutting, fossil rubbing and dressup. “This year there will also be a surprise, which is very exciting,” Waddell said. “Graham Beard will be showing that to the kids.” — Neil Horner

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School visits to the Qualicum Beach Museum were down last year, but staff hope that will change. “[Visits] were down a fair amount and we ﬁgured that was mostly due to the job action and the fact that there were no funds for extracurricular activities,” said Qualicum Beach Museum Manager Netanja Waddell. Waddell was part of a delegation at the last school board meeting to showcase the museum’s education opportunities and appeal for more collaboration with the school board and teachers in the district. Waddell said the museum staff want to make sure their programs focus on children and are kept up to date with the curriculum at the local

elementary and high schools. Museums can complement children’s learning and help keep the past alive, she said, and staff and volunteers at the museum want to make sure history continues to be told. Waddell said all the elementary schools in the district have used the museum’s services and enjoyed them and they expect to see numbers of visits return to normal this year. A video was shown at the board meeting highlighting the museum and its programs and touched on their desire to expand. Waddell said they are in the very early stages of this idea but have run out of space at the museum. “We have simply outgrown the space that’s available here so we need more space especially when it comes to our paleontology collection.”

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