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Safety of students questioned ‘A four-bedroom home isn’t designed for 22 people’ – fire chief The fact that 22 people are living in a four-bedroom house in his community was news to Nanoose Bay fire chief Doug Penny, and he has some concerns. Penny first learned about the house, part of School District 69’s international students’ program, Tuesday night at the Nanoose Bay Fire Protection Society’s annual general meeting when a concerned resident brought the situation to the attention of the 40 people in attendance. Penny admitted his focus in the past year has been mostly directed on the progress of the community’s soon-to-be-opened $3.2 million new fire hall, but he seemed perplexed he wasn’t notified by staff of the school district or the Regional District of Nanaimo about the Madrona Drive home that houses 18 Korean students and four adults. “Even a daycare with 10 kids in it has to have a fire safety plan,” said the chief. Penny, like most volunteer fire-
fighters in communities such as Nanoose Bay, has a primary career or business. Penny does excavation work. “I do septic fields and the septic (at this house on half an acre) couldn’t handle it,” he said. “It wouldn’t be designed to handle that load.” “A four-bedroom home isn’t designed for 22 people.” Sheila Bates, a neighbour of the house in question on Madrona, was the resident who raised the issue at the meeting Tuesday. She said the behaviour of the residents is not an issue for her, but she wondered how the Korean students — at least one of which is attending Nanoose elementary — are getting a Canadian-type experience in that kind of living situation. She also expressed concerns about the safety of the children living in the house. “We have rules and building codes for good reason,” she said. “How is that safe? I don’t think it is.” See RD SAYS, page A6 ALSO, See EDITORIAL, page A10
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Sheila Cruikshank said she believes all the staff required to operate the new Oceanside Health Centre as promised will be in place by the time the facility opens next year. “I’m optimistic, but I’m a realist,” Cruikshank, the director of community integration and service development for the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA), said this week. “I have a lot of work to do over the next seven months.” When the health centre opens in July of 2013, Cruikshank will become its director, VIHA’s top employee on site. The health centre will be filled with about 180 staff from existing VIHA facilities in the Oceanside area which are currently being leased and provide services like mental health and community care. In addition to that staff, Cruikshank says nurse practitioners will be hired in the fall, the same time the recruiting process will begin for a full-time primary care physician (family doctor). There will be additional staff hired — registered nurses, for example — but Cruikshank didn’t want to elaborate on the number or nature of those hires, saying that was a matter for the VIHA and appropriate unions to work out. Cruikshank also said the VIHA is asking for one local family physician to re-locate his/her practice to the health centre. That move, plus the need for some of the local doctors to take on urgent care hours at the new facility, is something Cruikshank says she’s working on collaboratively with Oceanside physicians. What happens if none of the local physicians want to take on urgent care hours? Would the facility be able to open with its promised hours of operation (7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days and week, 365 days a year)? “Because of the level of interest of people calling me already, I believe we will had the right people, the staff available when we open,” she said.
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The heavy rain on the weekend came as good news for local salmon stocks which have been barred from their spawning grounds by low water levels. Department of Fisheries and Oceans biologist Greg Thomas said the lack of rain in August and September led to unusually low flow levels in many Island waterways, but he said it’s too early to determine how much of a long-term impact the skimpy water levels will have. “There are so many factors at play, it’s difficult to say whether a situation like this will actually
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Canadian Tire is coming to Parksville. The company has been working toward opening a store in the Parksville area formally since at least 2007. Parksville council unanimously approved a development permit to renovate the Save-On-Foods location in Wembley Mall at its meeting this week. Save-On-Foods is building a new, larger, stand-alone store next door, freeing up 3,251 sq.m (35,000 sq.ft.) in the mall. There was little discussion among councillors Monday night regarding the development permit, which could only consider the form and character of the building, since the renovation fits within the mall’s current zoning. The new Canadian Tire store will be slightly larger (3,742 sq.m) than the current space, with the addition of a garden centre in the front. Reacting to a request for comment, Jason Maynes, Canadian Tire Real Estate Ltd. development manager (Western Canada), sent The NEWS an e-mail on Thursday: “Canadian Tire has been working hard to secure a position within the Parksville community and is excited to be part of the redevelopment of Wembley Mall. The new Canadian Tire store will total 37,000 square feet including 23,600 square feet of retail space and a modern service centre featuring five full-service automotive bays,” said Maynes. “In addition, the store will feature a spacious attached outdoor garden centre as well as a convenient seasonal sales area providing outdoor gardening materials. Canadian Tire is planning to start construction in spring 2014 and expects the community will see a fall 2014 grand opening.”
Major Rolf heads back to Germany AUREN RUVINSKY
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Major Rolf Guenther — the public face of the Salvation Army in Oceanside — is moving on, but he said he is leaving his post in good hands. He jokes that he retired six years ago, but he continues to work because he likes to keep active. As of Nov. 6, Guenther is leaving not only Vancouver Island, but the country, heading back to his home country of Germany. He moved with his wife to Port Alberni from Oakville, Ontario in 2006 to retire closer to a couple of
their children and started working with the Salvation Army as he had been doing across the country since arriving in 1979. When his son-in-law vacated the Salvation Army job, Guenther ended up taking it, and he’s been busy for the last five years. After his wife died last summer he considering retiring again but decided to take up a standing request to help the Salvation Army’s unit in Keil, Germany. He leaves the job in the hands of Lisa Clason who has managed the organization’s three Oceanside thrift shops for several years.
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Wireless technology is doing permanent damage to our children and to us, and school staff need to educate themselves before purchasing more of the equipment. This was the stark message delivered by two people making presentations at the last board of education meeting, Jeanette Pongratz-Doyle and Christel Martin. “You’re putting your kids in a microwave oven and you’re putting yourselves in a microwave oven,” said Martin, as she demonstrated what she said happens to a healthy cell once exposed to electromagnetic
radiation with a prop. She said reports have shown the technology unzips DNA making it irreparable, it also nukes girls’ ovaries and interferes with calcium metabolism. Pongratz-Doyle said every parent has a right to know what Wi-Fi is doing to their children including chronic fatigue, increasing allergies, loss of fertility, cancer and possibly autism. Secretary Treasurer Erica Bailey then presented some research she gathered by contacting a number of school boards around the province and surveying them on their use of Wi-Fi technology. Of the surveys she got back
all said they had Wi-Fi at schools. Nine had undergone some sort of review on the issue. All of the schools concluded the amount of Wi-Fi they used was relatively safe, she said. One had put a pause on further installation of the technology at the elementary level due to concern from parent groups. She said Health Canada has concluded that low level exposure to Wi-Fi is not dangerous to the public. A page called Wireless Technology and Safety Standard in Schools is on the district 69 website, www.sd69.bc. ca, including links supplied by Pongratz-Doyle and Martin, as well as from Bailey’s research.
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POPPY TIME: Qualicum Beach Legion poppy chair Lynn McLean marks another name on the sign-up sheet for poppy distribution Wednesday. Look for Legion members, along with sea cadets, air cadets and members of the Navy League at street corners around the community in the run-up to Remembrance Day.
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Thomas stressed however that while low water levels of this nature are unusual, there’s no need to panic. “I think it falls within a natural variation,” Thomas said. “It’s not like we haven’t seen conditions like this before — although this is extreme.” Currently, he said, both Chinook and Coho salmon are moving up Island rivers. Meanwhile, he said both
the troll and sein fleets are on the hunt for chum salmon, with a fishery open on the west coast. “We generally fish chum from October to November,” Thomas said. “There are fisheries on the inside at Johnston Strait, mid-Vancouver Island and the Fraser River. The troll fishery has caught about 240,000 fish. There’s a second gillnet fishery ongoing now
and there will be another towards the latter part of the month.” Overall, he said, the chum salmon season looks good. “It’s not a bad season,” he said. “The general indication is we have a reasonable abundance. We don’t currently have a season estimate of the run size but we are confident we are getting a decent return.”
RD says house not fully compliant CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 ALSO, SEE EDITORIAL, PAGE A10
In a story about the house published in the Sept. 14 edition of The NEWS , school district officials suggested what might seem crowded to Canadians might not feel that way at all for these Korean students. Fire chief Penny had another view of that assertion in regards to fire and safety regulations. “It doesn’t really matter if they call it Korean (lifestyle) or not, it’s sitting in the province of B.C.” The regional district director for the area that includes Nanoose Bay, George Holme, was also at the fire protection society’s meeting Tuesday night and he was asked for comment about the Madrona Road house. “It’s before our bylaw people right now,” Holme told the crowd. “I understand the home in question is owned by some school teachers but that’s all I can tell you right now.” After the meeting, Holme was asked for more information about the house. He referred a reporter to regional district staff. He was asked if
he thought 22 people living in a four-bedroom home was a reasonable arrangement. “Personally, no I don’t,” said Holme. Asked for comment Wednesday morning, School District 69 board chair Lynette Kershaw said from what she understands, a “dormitory” setup is “the preference for that particular culture.” She also said the district’s entire international program is under review. Kershaw also confirmed there’s a similar dormitory setup in Bowser, but she couldn’t provide details about that home. Tom Armet, the RD’s manager of building bylaws and emergency planning services, said Wednesday staff “continue to monitor the situation.” He said the house and its current use may fall into a “grey area” of the RD’s bylaws. “We could provide enforcement if we had a strong enough issue to do so and at this point we don’t,” said Armet. “But I am not going to say they are fully in compliance.”
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The sightings of strange, unidientified objects flying over central Vancouver Island continue to pour in, says B.C. UFO researcher Brian Vike. The latest sighting, he said, was spotted over French Creek on Oct. 13, just after midnight. The witness, whose identity Vike keeps in strict confidence, said she was laying in bed with her eyes closed at about 12:15 a.m. “For some reason, I opened my eyes, perhaps because the bedroom was lit up with a very bright light, florescent, but different — brighter — coming through the closed blinds,� he witness said. “There was no moon and it was raining. I have a large vacant area on the south side of my house and went to look out that window. Then the light went out.� The witness checked with neighbours, but found none of them had been awake at the time. Vike noted a Nanaimo resident had a similarly odd experience on Sept. 25, again, shortly after midnight. “I woke up, looked at the clock and rolled over, looking outside. I’d only been asleep for just over an hour. The moon was positively brilliant, and as I looked closer, I realized it looked very odd,� the witness reported. “It looked huge, very close, and just above the tree-line. The bottom part wasn’t visible behind the trees. the top
part appeared to be hiding behind clouds, too, and it wasn’t reflecting light, it looked like a huge spotlight, or maybe two or three lights in a horizontal row, but huge lights.� Although the witness later thought it was just a combination of a bright moon and a tired mind. However, two days later the witness looked out the window again and got a bit of a shock. “I got up at 5 a.m. to get ready for work and was stunned to see the moon in about the same position, vertically, that I had seen it two days before at 12:30 at night, except much higher in the sky,� the report said. “There is just no way that the course of the moon is going to change like that. I have to say that the object I saw originally was not the moon.� The witness, who had never reported anything like this before, contacted Vike in an attempt to see if anyone else saw something similar. “This has been bothering me enough for the past few days that I’m submitting this sighting in hopes that someone else might come forward to say they saw the same thing,� the witness said. “I’d really like to know what I saw.� If you have seen anything like this in the same area you can contact Brian Vike at: sighting@telus.net with the details of your sighting. All personal information involved with these sightings is kept strictly confidential.
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He will ask some of the “toughâ€? questions about death and discuss “fates worse than deathâ€? that can be affiliated with a lifethreatening health care crisis that may not have been contemplated. For many of us, our fears about the following are care outcomes we would want to avoid in the last months of our lives: t %FQFOEJOH PO PUIFST o OVSTJOH IPNFT t #FJOH B ĂĽOBODJBM CVSEFO UP PVS GBNJMJFT t -PTT PG JOUFMMFDU o EFNFOUJB CSBJO EBNBHF t #FJOH B DBSF CVSEFO UP PVS GBNJMJFT t -PTT PG EJHOJUZ t -PTT PG DPOUSPM PG PVS MJWFT t -PTT PG NPCJMJUZ BOE CPEJMZ GVODUJPOT Amid facts about surviving a number of health crises, Dr. Henderson will review possible ramifications such as resuscitation or other medical interventions (e.g. ventilation, intravenous and tube feeding measures, etc.) October’s forum is not meant to create anxiety or to increase health care fears. Dr. Henderson wants to address facts and invite planning that secure individual well-being as we each determine the most important aspects at the end of life. He’ll talk of accommodations, support services, health care measures, costs and legal documents required to bring peace of mind for ourselves, our life partners and family. The event will also give attendees vital information to share with their family practitioner and other pertinent health care providers such as local hospitals. Lawyers, residential care staff, hospital and emergency room staff, paramedics as well as Home and Community Care personnel, and the Hospice Society will be invited to attend and to offer perspectives upon request. If copies of “My Voice: Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatmentâ€? are available, participants will be invited to begin reviewing the planning guide toward completing forms and outlining plans.
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t’s not exactly a slice of Canadiana. And it’s not how we envision the concept of hosting youth in our school system. There are 18 Korean youngsters and four adults living in a four-bedroom house in a toney part of Nanoose Bay as part of School District 69’s International Student Program. School board officials say we should not be alarmed, that this rack ‘em and stack ‘em set-up is a cultural thing. Koreans, we are told, are comfortable with this kind of living situation. That may be so, but this isn’t Korea. And isn’t the whole idea of living and studying abroad about taking in another land’s culture? At least one of the students is attending elementary school in Nanoose, which puts him or her at 10 years of age or less. Anyone else scared for this youngster, and for all of these guests to our country? Officials from the school district and the regional district have what only can be described as a cavalier attitude toward this situation. For starters, the fire chief in Nanoose Bay was never told about the house. Call us crazy, but with 22 people in a four-bedroom house, one would think someone might want Chief Doug Penny to have a look at the place to make sure there’s a fire escape plan at the very least. The regional district has said the house is not in full compliance with building codes and/or bylaws. Still, an RDN official says he’s not going to direct any enforcement measures because he says there’s nothing to enforce. Huh? The school district board chair, someone who has been diligent enough in her work to visit schools to check on broken windows, hasn’t been to the house in Nanoose, doesn’t seem to know much about the situation, and says there’s one in Bowser too, but she’s not sure where it is or how many people are stacked in that home. This is a disaster waiting to happen. And it’s not how we should treat those who seek our country for a cultural and educational experience. What’s next? Who knows. Like all perplexing stories where things seem to be hidden from view by bureaucrats and politicians, the best route for answers is to follow the money. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters LOOK AT SALARIES Where was Mr. Cantelon a few years ago when ferry prices increased because fuel was up to $1.49/litre?  He says, “the 12 per cent spike in costs over the next three years was inevitable because of ever-rising fuel costs,� in last Friday’s edition of THE NEWS. This is a laughable excuse.  Prices already increased years ago when gas costs increased. Did the ferries decrease their fees when fuel costs decreased?  No. They increased. I suggest rising management salaries is more likely the reason. HAIDA BOLTON Parksville
START AT QUALICUM Editor John Harding asks in his editorial (THE NEWS, Oct. 12) whether the rails are economically viable. I am excited that the rail service will resume next year, hopefully. There is a vast number of retirees, plus others in Oceanside communities, who will be happy to ride the rails for a day in Victoria, rather than undertake the drive down Island. Certainly I count myself amongst them and will use the train often if it is convenient. It is convenience to the riders that will support the rail line.  Catching the morning train in Nanaimo to travel south eliminates the participation of any mid-Island would-be rail passengers who haven’t a means of getting to Nanaimo’s
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terminal, as well as those with vehicles who do not wish the very early car drive to the terminal, or the parking fee there.  The train’s later Courtenay route at midday through Oceanside to Victoria does not provide time enough to spend in Victoria if the train does not arrive in downtown Victoria until at least mid-afternoon, and turns around again at 6 p.m. The brief trip would not be worth the cost for most. Following is my suggestion for a golden opportunity to service a much wider spectrum of potential rail passengers. Originate the morning service to Victoria from Qualicum Beach, the centre of Oceanside. Qualicum’s terminal provides handy access to people living in communities immediately to the north such as Deep Bay and Bowser, as well as to folks across the highway in Coombs and Errington. The train from Qualicum Beach would stop in Parksville, and Nanoose Bay. Already it may be full or half full before it even arrives in Nanaimo. The train’s morning departure from Qualicum Beach could still accommodate the planned departure time from Nanaimo.    The Qualicum Beach terminal offers convenience for Oceanside travellers. The train will reach a much wider ridership than if it originates in Nanaimo, and The Island Corridor Foundation will be wise to consider this if economics are paramount. If Oceanside readers concur, please contact www.islandrail.ca Friends of the Corridor, with your comments.  PAMELA BATES Qualicum Beach
YES, I’M SERIOUS Indeed I am serious about my Bill C-388 to establish a National Vitamin D Day, and for good reasons. The evidence says we can prevent a lot of sickness, and lower healthcare costs sharply, by taking a Vitamin D. The fact is, many of us are not getting enough sunlight to provide the necessary amounts of Vitamin D that can boost our immune system and ward off cancer, heart disease, viral infections and the like. An Estimate of the Economic Burden and Premature Deaths Due to Vitamin D deficiency in Canada says that increasing Vitamin D intake to optimal levels could reduce the incidence of some cancers by 25 per cent and save $14.4 billion in health-care costs across the country. At a time of rising costs and a national debt of $591 billion, can we afford to overlook such savings? Moreover, the study predicts that a Vitamin D supplement would prevent about 37,000 deaths annually from diseases. In his letter, Parksville resident Bob Tritschler is right: drug and medical costs are “soaring through the roof.� As citizens, we can help to lower those costs by proactively taking measures to promote our own health and well-being. In promoting a national Vitamin D Day I am striving to draw attention to a simple, cost-effective strategy that informed citizens can employ to improve their own immune system performance and health outcomes.
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letters IT’S NOT HERITAGE Re: MAC Building Needs Repair (THE NEWS, Oct. 12). Is a building worthy of heritage designation simply because it’s 100 years old and the partial owner of the building wishes to save its floundering organization? Ms. Dare and OCAC’s desperate effort seems to be primarily an attempt to garner operating funds. Why do they think that obtaining heritage designation on the building that they don’t even fully own is a way to continue its work? As the City of Parksville CAO points out, money for capital costs are only worthwhile if an organization has operating monies. Something is missing here. Running an effective and vibrant arts organization requires strong community involvement, wise leadership and focused planning. Why not relocate to a building that would better meet their needs? Why not direct efforts on generating operating funds so they are able to focus on improving and advancing the arts rather than focus on building repairs? KEITH PARKER Parksville
BULLYING HURTS My name is Rebecca Classen. I am 16 years old, have graduated from high school and my mother knows I have written this letter. I write to you about my growing concern of bullying. I myself have been bullied for as long as I can remember. I have been made fun of for how I look, what I wear and how I act. My years in school were nothing but painful and will be a part of me forever. In almost every situation that I dealt with, authority figures ignored what was going on. Teachers turned a blind eye, and parents claimed they had raised their children to know better. I was lucky enough to have the support of my family, and although I felt it was never going to end, my parents were able to take me out of a bad situation. I proved those who doubted me wrong, and graduated a year early this
past June at sixteen; I have goals for the bright future ahead of me and hope to use my experiences to help my peers. Unfortunately, there are others who are not so lucky. We are constantly hearing stories of teens taking their lives because of bullying. According to Statistics Canada, 23 per cent of deaths among 15 to 19-year-olds were due to suicide in 2009. This more than doubled from the nine per cent in 1974. Although there is no proof that this increase in teen suicide is related to bullying, I can’t help but think that it is. With social media outlets being more popular than ever, it is easier for youth to hide behind a computer screen and a fake persona. Our schools claim that they have zero tolerance for bullies, but rarely prove it. I read a recent interview with Premier Christy Clark and agree with the fact that cyber-bullying needs to be criminalized, but I feel it needs to go further than just cyber-bullying. Every type of bullying needs to be criminalized, be it cyber-bullying, physical bullying or verbal bullying. I know that it is hard to define the line between what is just kids being kids and a criminal act, but it needs to be done. I know that I am just one small person, but I am set on one thing: a national bill being passed that will criminalize all types of bullying. I want to take part in a movement that could save lives. We can never bring back those we have lost due to bullying, but we can do them justice by trying our hardest to save others. REBECCA CLASSEN Parksville
CUT EXEMPTIONS At the last meeting of council, the permissive taxation bylaw which exempts not for profit groups and organizations having to pay property tax on their buildings was passed. This was granted to 23 groups and organizations in the Parksville area to the tune of $239,458.46. Most of these groups receive a 100 per cent exemption on only the buildings. Checking other municipalities up
and down the Island they differ, some only give 75 per cent, others 50 per cent etc. Our council says that in the next budget meetings they are going to look at reducing some of these tax exemptions to keep Parksville taxes down. During the question period at the end of the meeting I asked council if they were aware that the Knox United church, which received a taxation exemption of $13,743.70 for 2013 actually charge the city a user fee when council holds town hall-style council meetings at their church. Council did not appear to know this. I then asked if it would be possible to instruct city staff to contact Knox United church to see if they could forgo this fee, as I feel it is inappropriate that a group that is receiving a taxation exemption should be asking the city for more money by way of user fees. The answer to this question was basically no. As this council is always looking at ways to save money I am surprised with the answer given. I realize the cost of these user fees are not a lot in this day and age, but this is a matter of principle. I would encourage Parksville residents to voice their opinions to council or attend the upcoming budget meetings where you can see where your tax dollars are being spent. FRANK LEACH Parksville
FIX THE MALAHAT In this writers opinion, Vancouver Island is developing, or has developed, a cancer. The Malahat Highway, the cancer, is causing the death and injury of people who come from all parts of Vancouver Island. Every town, village and business will sooner or later be touched by this cancer. What is it going to take for the provincial government to get serious and fix this problem? I am calling on all residents of Vancouver Island to write, complain, protest until something is done about this stretch of highway. PETER WILLIAMS Coombs
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capped on the Island for economic growth.� Fraser took issue with DPNNFOUT GSPN .-" By Neil Horner 3PO $BOUFMPO BCPVU UIF increase being necessitated because of fuel costs, noting the 12 per cent figure over three years comes on top of any fuel surcharges that may be applied. r 8IFO UIF 6OJPO PG # $ .VOJDJQBMFraser said a report ities voted overwhelmingly in favour of by the BC Ferries Commission rea resolution calling for government acleased prior to the fare increase antion on abandoned and derelict vessels r 3BJTJOH GFSSZ SBUFT CZ QFS DFOU nouncement called ferry fares beyond on the coast, they did so in the knowledge that it wasn’t the first time they on major routes will have a dramatic the tipping point of affordability. “What this means is the fares have impact on businesses and residents on had done so — or even the second. ǔF SFTPMVUJPO QBTTFE BU UIF 6#$. Vancouver Island, says Alberni-Pacific gone up to an extent that people can’t afford to travel and this is reducing called on both the federal and provin- 3JN .-" 4DPUU 'SBTFS cial governments to implement a der“We’ll have less and less people and ridership and therefore revenues,� he elict vessel removal program and to goods traveling to and from Vancou- said. “The corporation’s response has designate the Canadian Coast Guard ver Island,� he said. “In a raw business been to raise fares and cut services. It’s sense, it means we have been knee- sort of a downward spiral.� as the receiver of the wrecks. Previous resolutions on the issue included one passed in 2005, which called for the federal government to remove any derelict vessel left unoccupied in a harbour for more than six months. A second motion, passed in 2010, called on the two seniors levels of government to develop a coordinated approach to removal of derelict and abandoned vessels, barges and docks.
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Parksville city council asked staff to prepare a zoning and development bylaw amendment to clarify the use of storage containers in the city. .FUBM TIJQQJOH DPOUBJOFST BSF DVSrently prohibited except for temporary use during construction and for storage of emergency supplies on institu-
tional zoned land. A report from staff points out that different types of portable storage containers are becoming more common and are not clearly dealt with by any city bylaw. They were prohibited due to aesthetic and safety concerns, but that also covers the industrial park, despite “shipping yard� and “transportation terminal� being permitted uses.
The report says that a continued prohibition probably makes sense on commercial properties which tend to be higher visibility. The report discusses the increasingly common use of portable storage units when people or businesses relocate and “there does not typically appear to be any issues when this type of container is used as intended.�
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GOOD FOR LIFE: When members of the Qualicum Beach Legion gathered for their annual veterans’ luncheon on Wednesday, they had the opportunity to witness stalwarts Bill Leyman (right) and Norm Woodcock (not pictured) presented with lifetime Legion memberships by president Kari Tiittanen for their many years of intensive volunteer service to the Legion.
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The board of the Regional District of Nanaimo this week gave a green light to a planned RV park in the Bowser-Deep Bay area. The development permit application, which received preliminary approval at the RDN committee of the whole meeting, was submitted by David and Penny Aalhus to permit a resort vehicle park campground
consisting of 10 recreational vehicle sites. The application also requested permission to redevelop one of the two buildings currently on site into an office and washroom for the facility. The second dwelling is proposed to be used as the caretaker’s residence. The lot is located at 5996 Island Highway West near the shore of Qualicum Bay. The RDN move still has to be finalized at the next regular board meeting.
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Parksville council appeared satisfied with a staff report on parking at a proposed mixeduse development at Highway 19A and Shelly Road that they sent it on to the next step. Residents at a Sept. 17 public hearing were generally supportive of the proposal for three commercial buildings of one and two stories and a four story residential building with 27 units and commercial on the ground floor, but several were concerned about a lack of parking. After delaying third reading council received the report at their Oct. 15 regular meeting with the summary that the application, “has demonstrated that parking needs can be fully met on-site.” It explains that the applicant hired the Boulevard Transportation Group to do a
parking variance assessment report which found that while the city’s parking bylaw would require 130 parking spaces, they only actually need 101, meaning the proposed 119 spaces is less than the bylaw requires, but more than should be needed. Councillor Sue Powell brought up concerns about the staff report being based on the proponent’s traffic study and that the parking numbers were based on a single restaurant, though there could be more. City director of engineering Vaughn Figueira pointed out that along with the onsite parking the developer would also add some on street parking along Shelly Road and Stanford Avenue. Mayor Chris Burger and coun. Marc Lefebvre excused themselves from the discussion due to their relationships with the proponent. The rest of council supported the third reading, just leaving final approval once all the final requirements and details have been met.
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Darcy Chetcuti from Kwalikum Secondary School drives a mini excavator during the first Heavy Metal Rocks event in Cassidy last week.
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Thirty-two Grade 11 and 12 students from School Districts 69 and 68 spent three days digging, grading, bulldozing and generally making things move with heavy equipment last week in Cassidy. Local students Jasper Edge, Darcy Chetcuti, Robert Knapp, Joe Finnigan, Derek Chevrefils, Ryan Hollingworth and Teigan Favarger were interested in learning more about careers in construction trades (including heavy equipment operation) and jumped at the chance to participate in the first Heavy Metal Rocks event held on Vancouver Island. The event was organized through a unique partnership involving Vancouver Island University’s Trades and Applied Technology department, School Districts 68 and 69, Vancouver Island Construction Association and WorkSafe B.C. Students rotated through 16 differ-
ent equipment stations and were introduced to heavy machinery including a variety of excavators, loaders, articulating rock trucks, backhoes, bulldozers and graders. Machines ranged from existing equipment at the VIU training site to brand-new units loaned from industry suppliers just for the Heavy Metal Rocks event. At each station, an experienced equipment operator mentored the students on the machine operation, safety and capabilities. “All these partners joined forces for the first time to show young people that careers in construction trades are a viable and lucrative option in today’s job market,� said Kellie Spence of VIU. Heavy Metal Rocks participants received a free, eight-hour online course in Construction Safety Training (CSTS), which normally costs $75. “This program and certification will all look great on students’ resumes,� said Spence. “Employers in the north
have told me that seeing Heavy Metal Rocks on a resume holds a lot of weight with them when they review job applications.� Greg Baynton, CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association added: “The B.C. Construction labour force requirements is forecast to rise an estimated 44,000 positions will need to be filled during forecast period.  Twenty-four thousand of these positions will be new apprentice entrants, and up to 20 per cent of them on Vancouver Island. Events like Heavy Metal Rocks Nanaimo are crucial to exposing Vancouver Island youth to the fabulous opportunities in the construction industry.� Each student was also provided with appropriate safety gear for the three-day event Courtesy of Worksafe B.C. — Submitted by Stephen Stahley, career education coordinator
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Retired judge Thomas Braidwood is “very pleased with the response” to his recommendations on the use of Taser stun guns by police in the wake of Robert Dziekanski’s death in 2007. Braidwood testified Tuesday before a legislature committee, after a senior RCMP official reported on training and procedure changes that led to an 87 per cent reduction in use of Tasers to subdue people. Braidwood emphasized that he stands by the core finding of his inquiry, which is that police in B.C. should continue to use them with new training and strict new rules. Those provincewide rules include requiring police to determine that the subject is causing bodily harm or is about to, and mandate that “de-escalation” or crisis intervention techniques be taught and used before a Taser is. He described a basic technique that could have been used when four Richmond RCMP officers approached a distraught Dziekanski at Vancouver International Airport. If one of those officers had simply pulled up a chair and sat down, Braidwood said, Dziekanski would likely be alive today. Similar techniques can defuse even violent domestic disputes, rightly considered by police to be their most dangerous calls, said Braidwood, a former prosecutor who went on to serve as a
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The rallying behind February’s upcoming Pink Shirt Day — also known as “Anti-Bullying Day” — seems to gain fans and supporters every day. You can add Vancouver-based band Childsplay to that list. The young punk rock band just finished their "Bullying Sucks" tour, headlined by a song of the same name. They kicked off on September 24 in Grand Forks, and then made their way through B.C. and the Prairies. Childsplay ended their tour in Princeton on October 6. "Music is an escape from bullying, playing an album won't yell at you for being the way you are, it will make you feel better about it," said bassist William Hooley, after Childsplay's concert in Castlegar on September 26. "Society pumps kids full of fear regardless. The last thing kids need to fear are their peers; they should stand strong beside them." At that concert, in Castelgar, Childsplay were welcomed by 100 students from Stanley Humphries Secondary School, where they played their show. Pink Shirt Day and B.C.'s various anti-bullying groups have been very active this week with the passing of Amanda Todd, a 15-year-old girl who committed suicide on Oct. 10, 2012. Todd was the victim of both bullying and cyberbullying, much of it over Facebook. She released a video describing her struggles on YouTube, on Sept. 7, 2012. Some people have continued targeting her, even after her passing. "Facebook pages created to memorialize suicide victim Amanda Todd have fallen prey to Internet trolls and cyberbullies, who are openly mocking the 15-year-old girl for taking her own life after she was tormented by bullies," report-
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Sandbar CafĂŠ offers a unique dining experience For nearly four years, Sandbar CafĂŠ customers have enjoyed a great experience whether it’s for an early morning breakfast, lunch or evening dining with live music. A 22-year resident of the Qualicum Bay area, Helen Hallett knows it’s important to cater to the needs of the locals. Many of her 11 employees have been with Helen since the day she opened her cozy waterfront eatery. “We are all like family and treat our customers as family.â€? Helen came to the Sandbar with 40 years of restaurant experience – from cooking and serving to operating nine other restaurants prior to her current labour of love. Once she took over the Sandbar, Helen not only created a menu offering delicious homestyle food, she also created a unique atmosphere. Almost every wall in the cafĂŠ is adorned with art work created by some of the community’s many talented artisans. The art gallery has over 40 artists represented, some famous, some just starting out; Helen says she has sold almost 200 pieces of their artwork. “My customers love it. It has been very successful,â€? she noted. Local musicians have also found their way to the eatery and there is live entertainment offered Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Another way Hallett enjoys supporting the
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Catherine has been practising immigration law for over 20 years and has been living in Parksville for the past 10. Without question she can say that the numerous changes that have taken place both to the law and the delivery of immigration services generally have never been as significant as in the past year. Most dramatic of all is the elimination of many of the immigration offices that provide service to Canadians including the offices in Nanaimo and Victoria. At the end of May of this year, Ottawa announced that it would be closing its largest immigration office worldwide in Buffalo, New York and re-locating the majority of those files to Ottawa and redistributing the remaining files to the various remaining US offices in Detroit, New York, Seattle and Los Angeles. These offices serve North American based clients. Simultaneously they also shut 19 regional offices across Canada including the Nanaimo and Victoria offices and centralizing service in the major city centres. Vancouver Island residents are now serviced by the central processing office in Vancouver. In addition to eliminating local offices, they have eliminated in person service at the urban offices so that there is no public or walk-in service available. Canada immigration now operates on a “Don’t call us we’ll call you� basis. For Vancouver Island residents needing to contact Canada Immigration, they are left with call centre communication and either making a trip to Vancouver or scheduling an appointment for regional visits to the Island when those occur. In addition to program service delivery changes the Minister of Immigration has also made dramatic changes to immigration programs in general. In September of 2011 the Minister suspended the sponsorship program for parents and grandparents.
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Cheryl Dill enjoys working with Beachfest Giving back to the community that she lives in is one of the many things that keep Cheryl Dill inspired. Although she has a full time job at Vancouver Island University (VIU) managing the Continuing Education Division for the Faculties of Health and Human Services and Trades and Applied Technology she still finds the time to volunteer. Dill has been an active volunteer in the Parksville community since 2000, serving on the boards for the Chamber of Commerce and Oceanside Tourism Association and the Society of Organized Services. She has been leading the Beach Festival Society board since 2009, helping it grow the sand sculpting competition and exhibition into the world class event it is now famous for. Dill, who has a Master’s Degree focused on leadership, acknowledged that her experience in the education field has been beneficial in her volunteering. “In my work experience I collaborate with a great team of people focused on creating and delivering life-changing learning opportunities in the classroom and in the workplace. Many of the strengths I have grew from my experience in the education field, and I use them to enhance the work of the Parksville Beach Festival Society,� she agreed. Dill believes that volunteers are a key ingredient to creating a strong community. “A great community is a product of the collective efforts of hard working people focused on common goals. They are change agents and I want to create positive change,� she stated. Dill admitted that finding volunteers who can commit their time over a long term can be a challenge
and it is especially difficult recruiting younger people. “Finding that commitment level is not easy‌ but volunteers who can provide that longer commitment have the opportunity to create change and growth for an organization and a community.â€? She said although there are several challenges community groups face in recruiting volunteers, there are ways to overcome them, including using a positive approach and the right attitude. What Dill likes most about her volunteering for the Beach Festival Society board is the that she is part of a hallmark event for our community which has become the longest running sand sculpting exhibition in Canada. “I like that we create a wonderful event for all ages and that our society gives back to our community in many positive ways,â€? she claimed and added, “It is a unique and inexpensive experience alongside one of the most beautiful beaches we know.â€? The society has a team of nine board members, four part-time staff members and 150 volunteers. The manager of VIU’s continuing education division said she is appreciative of some advice she received when she began her career. “When I started working for VIU in Parksville my boss at the time, Greg Spears, advised that I take the time to learn about the community to best serve the community. It was great advice and I have personally grown learning about Oceanside. I am very proud to be living here. I also appreciate those who volunteer well into their 80s like Joan LeMoine who always gives her 100% and inspires others to do the same.â€?
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Helen Belcastro didn’t know what she was getting herself into when she decided to open and operate a restaurant alongside her husband, Giovanni. While Giovanni was well-versed in restaurant operations in small towns, Helen comes from an administrative and financial background in the big city corporate world. Heck! She doesn’t even cook! That’s why, she says, she married the best cook in the world. Regardless of a lack of experience in the food and beverage industry, Helen was eager and excited to embark on a new challenge. “It was my faith in Giovanni’s abilities as a chef that gave me the confidence to step out of my comfort zone. I knew that if I stumbled, he would be there to catch me,� says Helen of the man she’s loved for 16 years. Although stepping into a new realm, Helen felt secure in the abilities and talents that she was bringing to the business. Half of the top ten reasons restaurants fail are related to back-office functions, such as advertising and cost control. “You need to have a good handle on the financial aspect of any business in order to be successful.� Helen doesn’t spend all of her time in the back office, though. She quickly learned the front-end operations and manages the front-of-house. She enjoys getting to know their customers and chatting with them during their visit. In fact, both Helen and Giovanni believe that a part of their success in Qualicum is a result of the personal
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Eira is survived by her husband, Jim Rockliff; her daughter, Penny Dubak (Michey); her son, Larry Rockliff (Bonnie); her daughter, Laurie Bloemne (David); six grandchildren: Brent Dubak, Aaron Dubak, Jennifer Rockliff Kalvaitis, Cheryl Rocklliff McLaughlin, Paula Rockliff, Jordan Bloemen; seven great grandchildren: Payton Dubak, Tyler Dubak, Ella Kalvaitis, Reid Kalvaitis, Paige Kalvaitis, Lily Kalvaitis, Nathan McLaughlin and many good friends. She is gone. You can shed tears that she is gone, Or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and wish that she will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her, Or you can be full of the love that you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she is gone, Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, Be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what she would want: Smile, Open your eyes, Love and Go on.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 2pm at the Lantzville Legion. In lieu of owers, the family would request that donations be made, in Eira’s memory, to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C.
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Nov. 4 , 1920 ~ Oct. 15 , 2012 Peacefully leaving this world, Mom’s heavenly ‘Welcome Home’ celebration occurred on Monday October 15, 2012. Born in Gateshead, England, Mom was the 2nd of 3 children. At 19 years of age she entered the Salvation Army Training College in England & began an exciting & fulfilling life of serving her Lord throughout England, Scotland & Canada. In 1954 mom & dad immigrated to Canada & served faithfully together as Salvation Army Officers throughout Ontario, Nova Scotia & British Columbia. They retired in 1986 making Qualicum Beach their home & remained active for a number of years helping establish The Salvation Army in the Qualicum Beach & Parksville communities. Following dad’s death in 2005, mom’s personal ministry continued through her involvement in various Bible Study Groups up Island & at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. At Stanford Lodge she soon became known as ‘Smiley’ and could often be found with the knitting group or at the afternoon sing-a-longs. She was grateful for the many dear friends, old & new and from near & far that faithfully expressed their love, friendship & support to her through visits, acts of kindness, phone calls & letters. Family & friends will cherish the memories of mom’s joyful spirit & caring heart, her beautiful smile, her encouraging words, her love of music & singing, her back-cracking embraces, the awesome slippers she knitted & her living testimony of steadfast love for the Lord. Predeceased by her husband Tom, son Eric (Sandra) & sister Christina Gilbert (Art). Lovingly remembered by her children, Colin (Patricia), Margaret (Steve) & Chris (Deborah); 8 grandchildren (Kristen, Kathryn, Kyle, Jenna, Graham, Jesse, Aaron, Carolyn), 3 great grandchildren (Jordyn, Madison and Hannah) & her brother Bert Storar (Doreen). The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to family & friends that lovingly walked alongside us during mom’s final days & for the kind thoughts, cards, prayers & support received since mom’s passing. Heartfelt thanks to the Nanaimo General Hospital Staff & Palliative Care Team ... your gentle & thoughtful care for mom & family was remarkable. Her earthly Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday October 21st, 2012 at Yates Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville BC. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Partner’s International (8500 Torbram Road, Unit 56, Brampton, ON L6T 5C6) or your local Canadian Cancer Society.
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On October 9, Anna Fowler passed away in Parksville. Born in Rosetown, Saskatchewan in 1918, Anna spent most of her adult life in BC and had lived in the Qualicum Beach area since 1970. Anna is predeceased by Alex, her husband of 55 years and all of her 5 siblings. Told early in her life that she would likely not live long, she lived life of moderation that took her into her 95th year. Anna is survived by two sisters-in –law, (Elva Branter and Eleanor Branter), and many nieces and nephews. Her sharp wit and wonderful sense of humour endeared her to all who knew her. She will be missed and long remembered. The family thanks all of the staff of Hawthorne Place in Qualicum Beach for all of the care and attention that Anna received in her 6 years as a resident there.
SYDNEY JAY NELSON Jan.30, 1927 – Oct. 9, 2012
Syd passed away peacefully after a short fight with lung cancer. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years Lorraine, in 2002. He is survived and will be deeply missed by son Joe, daughter Cindy (Mark), daughter Jeanna (Doug), nine grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters as well as many relatives and friends. We would like to thank Dr. Fletcher and the staff of Eagle Park Health Care Facility for the care and compassion given to our father during his last days. A Celebration of Life will be held in his honour on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Yates Funeral Service, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville, BC.
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May 5th, 1924 ~ Oct. 10th, 2012 Sylvia passed at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her husband Harold Alexander Davies Hamilton. Sylvia will be lovingly remembered by her children Wendy Hampton, William (Bill) Hamilton (Donna) and Susan Monsma (Bert). She also leaves grandchildren James Monsma, Mark Monsma, Kyla Mould (Hampton), Rachel Hamilton and Levi Jones and great grandchildren David Monsma, Andrew Monsma, William Monsma, Charlie Mould and Tyler Poplatek. She is also survived by Norm and Em Hamilton and children, Joan LeFaivre and children, Dee Litke and children, Peter and Cindy Woods, Janet Woods, Wayne and Sharon Woods, and Calvin and Jennifer Woods. Sylvia was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Born in London England later moving to Canada for marriage she spent many happy years on Gabriola Island. She was involved in the bathtub races, outhouse races and the Variety Club fund raising committee. Forever loved
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Heather Ward (née Ritch), beloved wife of Layne Ward, passed away peacefully at the age of 52 on October 13, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is greatly missed by Bubba, Roxy and Layne; her sisters Janet, Robin (with Ford) and Susan (with Tom); and brothers Ian (with Cynthia), Brian, and Norman (with Petra), and the whole extended family of Wards, Ritches and Taylors. Heather graduated with a B.A. from the University of Trent and a specialized degree in horticulture from Guelph University before moving west to British Columbia with her husband Layne in 1997. At Cannor Nurseries, her interests involved mason bees and native plants, for which she became known up and down the island. Even up to the end of her life, she excelled in ongoing studies at the University of Victoria. A memorial will be held for her at the Knox Heritage Church in Craig’s Heritage Park and Museum, on the Island Highway at the south end of Parksville, on Friday, October 19 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Craig’s Heritage Park and Museum. Condolences may be left at www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris May Crowshaw on Friday, October 12th, 2012. She is survived by her cherished children, Steven Crowshaw (Lorna) and Laurie Clark (Reg), brother-inlaw, Ken Crowshaw, sisters-in-law, Kathleen Day and Dorothy Larson, as well as many nieces and nephews. Thanks to Dr. Henderson, and her many caring friends and neighbours in Parksville. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3030 -B 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 2A5. I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispered softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun, of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
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It’s with great sadness to announce the passing of Robert Brian Wilson (Bob). Predeceased by his father Robert, mother Kathleen and sister Donna Haugen. He is survived by his daughter Tara Wilson (Lance), grandchildren Logan and Carson Robinson, brother James, sisters Joyce and Ronnie, brother-in-law Terry Haugen, nieces Khristen, Corine and nephew Kaal. Special thanks to Cindy, Mel and Carol for watching out for my Dad. And to Tommy for the morning coffees, those made his days. I wish that I could see you Dad For just a little while, I wish that I could hug you And see your lovely smile. But wishing gets me nowhere And longing is in vain So I will hold you in my heart Until we meet again.
RE:The Estate of James Dalgleish Purdon, also known as James D. Purdon, also known as James Purdon, Deceased, formerly of #123-650 Berwick Road, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of James Dalgleish Purdon, also known as James D. Purdon, also known as James Purdon, Deceased are here by notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Cameron Douglas Purdon, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at P.O. Box 138, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9KlS7 on or before November 13, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Cameron Douglas Purdon Executor
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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.
PHARMASAVE QUALICUM Beach is seeking a self-motivated, sales driven cosmetician. The successful applicant must have experience in cosmetic sales, superior customer service skills, and be available weekends. Proven product knowledge is an asset along with cash handling, inventory management, merchandising and confidence in make-up application and ear-piercing. Apply in confidence: send resume, references and cover letter to Pharmasave #182, PO Box 970, 720 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T3 Fax: 250-752-8411, email sandy@qualicumpharmasave.com by October 22, 2012. Only those short-listed will be contacted.
Study online or on campus Nursing Unit Clerk – 6 months - Work in the heart of the hospital
HOUSE KEEPING and Gardening. Looking for someone part time to house keep and garden. Call 250-228-0070
Pharmacy Technician – 8 months - The first CCAPP accredited program in BC
LOCAL LICENCED Realtor to sell our property for flat rate. $6000 commission. Who wants a listing? 250-248-6674
Medical Transcriptionist – 9 months - Work online or in hospitals
MEDICAL/DENTAL
Financial Aid available • PCTIA and CCAPP accredited
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TRADES, TECHNICAL HELP WANTED
TRADES, TECHNICAL
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.
HELP WANTED
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GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE! A paper route is about so much more than money. These days kids want and need so many things. With a paper route they not only earn the money to buy those things, they also gain a new respect for themselves. They discover a new sense of confidence, power and control by having their very own job, making their own money and paying for their own games, phones and time with friends. After school Tuesday and Friday. And even better... there are no collections required. It’s so easy to get started... Call Becky
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BC’s #1 employer is Health Care Make This The Year You Could Get A Dental Health Career
Dental Assistant II Program will prepare graduates to meet or exceed the requirements for a Dental Assistant Level II in British Columbia. As a dependable and approachable person, you’ve always been drawn to jobs that involve working with people. Thanks to your hands-on training at Discovery Community College, you will become an integral part of a team in your new career as a Dental Assistant. Your patients will depend on you for quality treatment, advise, and comfort as you assist the dentist and carry
out chairside procedures.
Is a Dental Health Career Right for You? Call or go Online for more information
Employment Opportunity for
PROJECT ENGINEER
(Wastewater Services) (Permanent Full Time Position) Competition No. 2012-75
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:
Heavy Duty Mechanics Certified Millwrights Millwright/Planerman Tech Certified Fallers Detailed job postings can be viewed at
http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. 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 EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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Health Care Assistants
Needed in Mid Island Get on the fast track to a new career in 38 Weeks Parksville- There’s a desperate need for Health Care Assistants in Parksville. In fact, B.C.’s healthcare sector has grown by 28% since 1997 and employers are struggling to fill vacancies. Much of the demand is due to increases in the senior population. Health Care Assistants provide personal care, companionship and other important medical support services. Be in Demand as a Certified Health Care Assistant Discovery Community College in Parksville offers an accelerated 38 week program in Health Care Assisting. Even with focused, short-term training we can barely keep up with employer demand. Almost 100% of the latest Discovery graduating class found jobs upon completion.
Call or go online for more information
Funding may be available. Your Career Starts Here
WORK WANTED
DENTAL RECEPTIONISTExperienced, is wanted for Qualicum Beach practice. Minimum 3 yrs exp essential; EXAN, EDI, Word, excellent phone skills. Apply to 101 183 Fern Road West or arbutusdental@shaw.ca
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Evenings and weekends now available Funding may be available.
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The Regional District of Nanaimo has an employment opportunity for a permanent full-time Project Engineer in the Wastewater Services Department. This position will be of interest to individuals who are looking for an opportunity to positively contribute to a dynamic and innovative work environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Visit our website at www.rdn.bc.ca for a complete job posting and job description. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
SALES PROFESSIONAL REQUIRED Parksville Car dealership is looking for a professional and motivated sales person. No experience necessary but must have a great attitude and be a team player. Send resume by fax: 250-248-6228 or drop off at 410 E. Island Hwy. Parksville. NO Phone Calls Please EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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“I had an interview the day of graduation and was hired on the spot. I never thought I would see a paycheck like that!” Cindy MacIssac, Graduate
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MEDICAL HEALTH FOOT CARE in your home by certified foot care nurse. 35 years experience. Vets approved. Marg, 250-954-8259.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES ALL CLEAN house cleaners. Exp., reliable, & insured. info@allclean4you.ca 250668-4642 HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL, professional, efficient, friendly service $22/hr Parksville Qualicum area, references. Call Sandi 250-927-2449
COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS Computer Services Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay
Call Kevin 250-240-7372
Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certified tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call
Scott @ 250-821-1994.
DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
GARDENING CHELSEY’S GARDENING Certified horticulturist. Garden & lawn maint. 1 time visits OK. Look forward to seeing you & your garden. 250-586-6172 PROFESSIONAL FALL pruning shrubs & trees since 1958. Everything about Bonsai! Pieter Wams 250-752-0176.
TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualified specialist... certified Garden Designer/Arborist
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Ivan 250-758-0371
Now offered in Parksville Starts November
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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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APARTMENT/CONDO
ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320.
STALLION PINE Shavings, Stallion Giddy up pine pellet bedding, Okanagan premium heating pellets, clean burn heating pellets. Delivery available. Call: 250-757-9232
CUT YOUR DEBT BY UP TO 70%!
ENGLISHMAN RIVER, Studio/bachelor suite. N/S, small pets only. $550 p/m. For more information or to view call 250248-4701
HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION CASTLE MECHANICAL Ductless Heat Pumps Lower your heating bills Ask me how!
Free estimates Call Graeme 250-951-6441
FURNITURE APARTMENT SIZE Half moon sectional sofa (3 pcs on caster). 30” high, 32” deep. Pastel colors in fine stripes. Perfect cond. $295. 250-248-9400 DINING ROOM set, medium oak, solid wood with 4 chairs and china cabinet. Like new, asking $1200 obo. Call (250)951-0839.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Well maintained, +/- 1200 sq ft. Rancher, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, close to schools & shopping. Reasonable offers considered $280,000 Call 250-240-8558 Parksville, 681 Blenkin Ave.
LANDSCAPING
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.
NOT a GARAGE sale. Well upholstered furniture set golden green muted, $1400. set of 3 - must see to appreciate. Table, lamps, sheers, many other items. Good quality. 250-586-8922. QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed (Ikea), in very good condition, beige colour. Asking $295 obo. Call (250)585-8998. SINGLE PINE Canonball style bed with mattress, in mint condition, asking $175 obo. Call (250)752-5573.
PAINTING
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310.
PORTABLE “AQUATIC” Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000. Sell for $500. 250-752-8272
POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB
ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11 horsepower, $800. Call 250-248-5255 BOWFLEX POWER Pro Trainer, $500. Sears Freesport Treadmill, $500. Sears kingsize, top of the line latex mattress, hardly used. $750. Call (250)586-8027. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? MEDI-CHAIRbrand new, $30. 6 interesting lamps starting $5 to $20. Convair HD fan/humidifier, $40. 2 regular fans. Hearing/Visually Impaired phone, $15. Night table, $25, two TV/stereo stands. Call (250)752-8806.
SCOTCH BROOM PROBLEM? We will hand-cut or hand-pull, chip, weigh and haul away the little devil. $150 plus 15 cents a pound. A Scot brought it...make a Scot take it away! 250-668-2888
MOVING & STORAGE
RHODA’S PAINTING. Small job specialist; see Facebook page for pictures. Will paint walls,trim,doors,furniture, cabinets,etc. Call 250-937-7030
PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. Minimum 7-day or long term stay. Limited space. (250)740-5554
PETS
APPLIANCES
$$ CASH PAID $$
QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Also gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855
for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.
TOOLS
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service.
18” BANDSAW, 220 amp, nice saw, $500. 12” Planer/Shaper, good one, $500. Call (250)802-5894 leave message.
FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
REAL ESTATE
1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251
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ADVERTISING RATES: Call your account representative TODAY!
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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.
SEASONED FIR FIREWOOD 3 cord Special $525. Delivery within Qualicum Town or Parksville City Boundaries.
(250)248-5887
LONG LAKE CONDO Great location 2bdrm, 2bath, 1400sq.ft., in-suite lndry, brkfst nook, new appli’s, walk-in closets, nice deck. $275,000. (250)585-2289
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
Call: 1-250-616-9053
APARTMENT/CONDO PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL. Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. No strata, many extras, immaculate. Open house on Sat & Sun (1-4) 250-947-9779
255 HIRST Ave- 2 bdrms, $900. Call Ardent Properties. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s . c o m (250)753-0881. 297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrms + den 2 bath, $1150 or $1350 furnished. Ardent Properties. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s . c o m (250)753-0881.
Available Now
QUALICUM BEACH $295,000 1512 sq/ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, 5 yr old modular home situated on own land in Coop Park. Lots of parking. Will trade for rancher in Nanaimo or Oceanside. 250-738-0248
Beautifully renovated 1 bedroom condos. 2nd floor with balcony and covered parking. Gated & quiet setting next to Heritage Forest. Walk to QB Village. Small pets ok. To view: 250-752-5233. AVAIL NOV. 1st. 2-bdrm + den condo, downtown Qualicum. 5 appl’s. N/S, N/P. Longterm tenancy preferred. $950./mo. (250)248-7612. CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach in quiet, friendly building. Grnd flr, 2 bdrm, 896 sq.ft. Patio, fully equipped bath & kitchen, storage locker. NS/NP. $895 Please call Bill (250)752-6997.
UPTOWN QUALICUM. 3 bdrm 1 bath rancher in Hermitage Park. 1,200.sq ft, updated peek-a-boo view of ocean and mtns. French doors leading to deck. $304,000. Katherine 250 752-5433.
Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com NANAIMO PATIO home. Excellent location, 1280 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas furnace & fireplace, garage, vaulted ceilings, sunny patio. Asking $282,900. Call 250-327-2551.
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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. ONE MONTH FREE! MOVE in NOW! DON’T PAY TIL NOV 15th: Emerald Estates (Parksville) 50+ Independent Supportive Seniors. 1 & 2 bdrm patio suites. Walk to beach & shops. Housekeeping incl. Meals optl. $1100-$1600. 250-468-1465. skylarkcarriagehomes@gmail.com
PARKSVILLE. 930 sq.ft. ground level 2 bdrm condo. Insuite laundry, H/W floors, W/D, D/W, gas F/P, parking, NS/NP. Avail. now. $950 p/mo. Lease, ref’s req’d. 250-947-5151. PARKSVILLE, LUXURIOUS 2 bdrm condo, 2 bath, fireplace, patio, prkg incl’d, $1100 mo + utils. Call (250)713-1025. PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrms, grd flr in quiet 4-plex, F/S, D/W, free laundry. $699. Avail now or Nov 1. 250-954-7435. PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water incld. Available Nov 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350. PARKSVILLE SPACIOUS 2 bdrm apt. quiet bldg, centrally located. H/W,storage,parking, $800 p.mo. Avail Nov. 1st. Call 250-248-5431 QUALICUM. (7 kms from) 1 bdrm apt in Heritage building. NS/NP. $450. + utils. Avail. Nov. 1st. 250-954-4018. QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $475. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656.
COTTAGES COOMBS- 1 bdrm house with woodstove, near butterfly world, N/P, N/S $675/mo + utils. 250-752-7596. Avail now!
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CHARTWELL SUBDIVISION, Qualicum 1151/1157 Ormonde Rd. Sat. Oct. 20th (8:30 - 1) Moving Sale! Rain or Shine!
PARKSVILLE: 585 Wain Rd., Sat., Oct. 22nd, 9-2pm. Sporting goods, household items, something for all ages. Rain or shine!
COOMBS, #6-1015 Virginia Rd. Oct 19-21 (8:30-3). Huge moving sale. Couch, love seat, occasional chair, steel dinette suite, oak coffee table, dbl & single bed/mattress, maple rocker & much more. Inside, outside & shed/shop. FRENCH CREEK. 738 Drew Rd. Sat. Oct. 20, 9am-1pm. Furniture, tools, dishes & more
PARKSVILLE: 3 Bdrm, recently reno’d, 1/4 acre lot close to all amenities. Likely the nicest home in price range! 250-947-9959. To view go to www.propertyguys.com/42584 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
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Call Sue: 1.888.545.2438
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HOUSES FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
Parksville 2 hectacres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
CANARIES. YOUNG, Male canaries. $35 & $40 ea. All colours. Call 250-248-9902
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial offices; Custom homes. 250-752-1121
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1061 Yellowbrick Rd. Saturday September 29th. Electrical Business Closing! Breakers, Wire, Rough-in & finishing material Light fixtures, Heaters, Ladders, Lot of $5 & $10 items!!
Some toys & household items PARKSVILLE, 611 Morison Ave. Sat. Oct 20th, (9-1) Tools, Smithford, Compressor & household items.
QB. 446 Knight Terr. Fri, Sat, Sun 9 am - 6 pm. Toys, bikes, quality household, tools, more. QUALICUM BEACH - 524 Aspen Ave, Sat. Oct 20, (9-12). Hide-a-bed, Antiques, Housewares, misc. patio furn, Rain or shine. Something for all!
SMART MOVE ESTATE SALE 570 Eaglecrest Dr Eaglecrest, QB Oct 24 to Oct 26 10am-3pm. A Sale you don’t want to miss! Check our website for item details: www.smartmoveservices.ca
WHISKEY CREEK1045 Chatsworth Rd, Sat & Sun, Oct 20 & 24, 9:30am-3pm. Multi-family! Household, tools, furniture, books, clothing and much more. Everything Must Go!
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SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
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
HOUSESITTING OCEANSIDE - LOCAL teacher looking for affordable, cozy dwelling. Prefer long-term house sitting, could include pet sitting. Or rental (house, condo, cottage, apt.). Move in time flexible - earliest start Nov. N/S, N/P, quiet, ref’s! 250-619-2002. Looking for the right situation.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS NANOOSE, 2 Bdrm + den, 1 1/2 baths, Reno’d kitchen, 6 appli’s, N/S, N/P.Ocean/Mtn. Views, Southern exp.on private 1/4 acre, Beautiful gardens. $1100 p/m + utils. Call 250-821-5169 PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm mobile close to Orange Bridge, 4 appl’s. $800 + utils. Avail now. (250)954-1960.
HOMES FOR RENT 2-STOREY home on Centre Rd. 1/2 acre, view, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, N/S, $1100/mo. Avail Nov 1. Call 250-752-7029. 4 BED HOUSE, Fairwinds, Nanoose Bay, Rental open house Oct 13,14 19 (noon-4 pm) & 20 (10 am-noon) 3438 Blueback Drive. Lovely 2500 sq ft hm. 3 bath, woodstove, 2 LR, Atrium, Sunrm, lg prvt yd, garage. N/S, N/P, 6 appls, Refs, lease, $1450 pls util. Avail. Oct 24, 1 wk free. Info at Blueback.Drive@gmail.com. BRIGHT 3-BDRM duplex in Q.B. Walk to schools, pool & shopping. Laundry room, insuite garage, large back deck, private fully fenced yard. N/S, pets neg. $950. Avail. Nov. 1st. Call (250)752-7404 or 250-951-1290. 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 immediately. Call 250-248-7118 or cell 250-954-5045. PARKSVILLE- 3 BDRMS, 2 bath Rancher. 5 appls, carport, fenced backyard, woodstove. Walk to Wembley Mall. NS/NP. $1300+ utils. Refs req’d. (250)752-9807. PARKSVILLE- 3 BDRM, 2 bath, close to beach & all amenities, natural gas F/P. $1100+ utils. 1(306)461-3550. PARKSVILLE- 3 bdrm rancher, mountain view, 1.5 bath, dbl garage, RV parking, F/S, W/D, gas FP. NS/NP. $1350. Avail Nov 1. (403)278-6857. PARKSVILLE, 4 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, excellent condition, all appl’s + gas f/p, covered patio & sunroom, fully fenced yard, garden areas, great location close to Wembley Mall & all schools. Pets OK on approval, N/S, $1600 + util. Avail immed. Call 250-954-2254
N. QUALICUM, 2 bdrm + den, shared 5 acre hideaway, priv. entrance, trails. D/W,W/D, utils incld. $850. (604)209-3264. 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
QUALICUM BEACH- large 2 bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $975. Avail Now! Call 250-752-4258. QUALICUMnew luxury 2300sqft, 3 bdrm Rancher, dream kitchen, maple flrs, lrg garage. $1800. Call 250-7523867, 250-752-0093.
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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. FRENCH CREEK, 2 bdrm, 1100 sq ft. Bright, clean, convenient, 2” blinds, ss appl’s, f/s, w/d, laminate flrs, Hvac. Nov 1. $900. 778-574-5596
TRANSPORTATION
2004 TOYOTA Corolla CE, Auto, A/C, Very good condition, 139,000 kms, $5800.00 Please call: 250-951-3132 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
‘05 - 9’6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,900. 250-752-0322
AUTO FINANCING
2001 KUSTOM Koach 5th Wheel, 23.5ft, air cond, sleeps 4-6 adults. Lots of cupboard space, rear full bathroom, nice condition. Must see. Do not need special licence to tow. $8,995. 1 (250)754-0725
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2007 ITASCA CAMBRIA by Winnebago. 29’ Class B loaded motor home with 2 slides in mint cond. Low mileage $56,500. Call 250-752-9536
RV PADS COOMBS: RV site. Small adult park, $375 + hydro (year round), incls cable & storage. Call (250)586-1372.
CARS 1991 SUBARU Loyale. Many new parts, receipts at request. Battery, radiator, alternator & water pump new. $1500. obo Call 250-248-9977
SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION PARKSVILLE: 1 bdrm charming, self contained, oceanside cottage Winter vacation in San Pareil. Daily, weekly & monthly rates. NS/NP. 250-248-3897.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
WHISKEY CREEK. 1 Bdrm in rural Qualicum home. Laundry, internet, cable & utils incld. Need car. Avail Oct.15. $350./mo. (250)752-1121.
2000 BUICK Regal LS 3800, Silver, V6, Auto, loaded, almost new tires, clean inside & out. $2,995. 1 (250)751-0645
2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000km’s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $10,500. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725
INSIDE LOCKED Auto Storage, $99/mo includes taxes. Parksville, also outside RV boat storage available. (250)937-9379.
SUITES, LOWER PARKSVILLE (SANDPIPER) clean 1 bdrm entry level, 6 appls, shower. Nov 15. Heat, light, Starchoice, some furn, shed, freezer. $800./mo N/S, Quiet. Call: 250-738-0092. 1 BEDROOM Furnished Suite above garage/workshop for rent in Bowser. Completely Furnished including dishes, linens. Non Smoking $800/month incl Hydro, basic cable, internet, basic phone. Propane extra for hot water and cooking. References required. 250-757-8806
or Sandi Wells T: 250.248.2545 or
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Call 250-752-7596
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1995 GMC Sonoma Truck, recent maintenance, in great shape, runs well. Asking $2200 obo. Please call (250)758-4963.
4-154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville.
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
COOMBS. FURNISHED room. Shared kitchen & bath. Laundry, cable, internet & utils incld. N/P, Ref’s req’d. $425./mo. (250)248-8101.
Contact: Pauline Stead
TRUCKS & VANS
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Whalers win in the rain Ballenas’ waterlogged win over Kwalicum Secondary Jr. Kondors JAMES CL ARKE
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They may only have one boys soccer team again this year, but the side they do have is putting together a whale of a season. “We’re doing well, and getting better every time out,” Ballenas Secondary School’s Jr. Boys head coach Larry Stefanek confirmed in the wake of Tuesday’s waterlogged 3-1 league win over the Kondors at KSS. “It was ugly,” Stefanek said of the monsoons. “It was bad in the first half (but) man did it ever rain in the second half ...it was insane.” Despite the rain, both teams came to play, and Ballenas was full value for the win. The Whalers came out strong to start and controlled the play in the early going when Ian Whibley corralled a rebound and scored from a tough angle about 10 minutes in. Kwalikum responded by pushing back and took the play to Ballenas for quite a while before being rewarded with their first goal of the season against their rivals from down the road at about the 30 minute mark to knot it 1-1. The celebration was short lived however as Ballenas’ Spencer Land took the ensuing kickoff, picked his way in through three defenders and slotted a low hard shot bottom right corner for what would prove to be the winner.
Whalers’ striker Steven Schan directs a header to one of his teammates during Tuesday’s Jr. Boys soccer action.
ond half. “We had most of the possession but they still had some chances in the second half — it was a fairly even game,” said Stefanek, pointing out his keeper Aaron Paetkau made a big save in the second half when it was 2-1. “It was a good test for us.” The win pushes the Whalers regular season record to 3-1 for second place in the six-team Mid Island Jr Boys soccer league with one game remaining. Worth noting is that BSS did not field a Jr. Boys team last year — only a senior team. The Whalers took to the pitch in Parksville Thursday against NDSS for their final home game of the year (score from that game unavailable at press time).
The game remained 2-1 Ballenas for quite a while and Whibley scored the in-
surance marker with his team-leading 9th goal of the season 25 minutes into the sec-
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Kondors keep winning JAMES CL ARKE
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Kwalikum Secondary School’s senior boys soccer team earned itself a wellearned 4-2 road win over Woodlands Soccer Academy’s Eagles in Nanaimo on Tuesday. The Eagles opened the scoring 15 minutes in, but KSS responded five minutes later with a goal off the foot of Ben Robson, and then two more in quick succession by Darien Atkinson to take a 3-1 lead into the break. Woodlands cut it to 3-2 about 20 minutes into the second half, and were coming on when Igor Damosceno fed the net off a great pass from Robson to salt the win. “It was a good win — it’s the first time this year that we’ve trailed in a game, and we responded very well with three goals in 10 minutes,” said Gayton. KSS keeper Mitchell Sudyko was solid — the win clinched KSS top spot in Pool A and sets the table for a big match against “a very good” Gulf Islands Team (tops in Pool B) at KSS next Tuesday (Oct. 23) with first overall in AA league play and the number one seed heading into the North Islands on the line. Start time of that game is 3:30 p.m.
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Oceanside’s Save-On-Foods Generals got burnt by a late power play goal in Victoria Wednesday night and handed a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Westshore Wolves in VIJHL action. The Generals, said head coach and GM Brent Demerais, “dominated the first period,” and took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission off a goal from Michael Fretz (Riel Gibson, Taylor Gray). The Wolves scored twice in the second period, bookending a goal from Gibson for a 2-2 tie after 40 minutes. Homegrown forward James Sned-
don (Travis Flug) scored his first goal as a General 1:57 into the third for a 3-2 Oceanside lead; the Wolves tied it up at 10:27 and notched the winner with 2:22 left in the game. Shots on goal were fairly even by period with the edge going to Oceanside 4037. The Generals were 0-for-4 on the power play, the Wolves 2-for-5. “I was pretty happy with the way we played — I wasn’t happy to lose but we are getting better and I see a lot of good things,” said Demerais. One not-so-good thing right now is the play of Oceanside’s special teams.
The Generals are currently ranked dead last overall on special teams — they’re last on the power play with only five goals in 59 chances (that equates to 8.47 per cent) and grab the second worst penalty kill having allowed 13 goals in 65 PKs. The Saanich Braves by comparison, currently second overall at 9-2, have the best PK in the league at 93.33 per cent, having given up a mesely four goals in 60 short handed situations. The last place 0-10-2 Kerry Park Islanders have the worst penalty kill at this point having surrendered 25 goals in 85 PKs. “I know our power play’s struggling right
now but we’re pretty much knocking on the door — we’re getting better on the power play, we’re moving the puck pretty good and we’re getting chances now. Every team’s (penalty kill) is different, it’s just a matter of finding the right guys right now that can start burying the puck,” he surmised, then made the point “to be honest I didn’t think we’d be struggling this much on the power play at this point of the season. It’s not something we’ve been working on a whole lot but obvioulsy we will be now.” The Generals are home at ‘the Place Saturday to take on the 3-6-1 Campbell River Storm. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m.
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Oceanside’s Icebreakers female hockey teams showed a lot of pluck down Island as they garnered two golds and a silver at the JDF (Juan de Fuca) Thanksgiving Classic hockey tournament. “We had a great showing,” OMHA female coordinator Sue Street said of the local teams. Played out Beart Mountain Arena, three of the four Oceanside teams in attendance made the finals. The Atom and Peewees both garnered gold in their divisions — the Peewee Icebreakers beat Richmond in a thriller decided in shoot-out “and our midget female team earned a hard-fought silver, succumbing to Comox Valley after six rounds of a shootout to determine the winner,” said Street. The Atom Icebreakers posted wins over Juan de Fuca (4-2) and Victoria (81) in pool play. The squad
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Junior Bs really needed a win after six-game losing streak erals the good feeling that comes with winning. Off the snide. Exorcised the demons. Put“We worked a lot on the power play this ting it in the rear-view mirror. week,” Taylor Gray told me outside the dressing Call it what you like, the Save-On-Foods room after the game Saturday. Gray, a 19-yearOceanside Generals were a much happier colBy John Harding old from Qualicum Beach who leads the team lection of players Saturday night after snapping a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory in scoring, shot home the winning goal on over Comox Valley. - ready for it? - the power play in the second The music was once again blaring from the period. dressing room. The eyes shifted upward. The Better and more important than Gray’s goal tone in the voices was less serious, more jovial. were his attitude and comments after the game. If there ever was a team that needed a win, “It’s a new season starting tonight and now even in the baby stages of a season, this was we’re 1-0 and ready to start going up (the that team. The six-game slide wasn’t the only standings).” thing corrected Saturday. The Generals picked up a home Ah, the cure-all of winning. Yes these are young guys, win for the first time in a month and actually scored a but they are in the business of winning. And it has to start power play goal, their first in 22 man-up opportunities at somewhere. It looked a lot like it started Saturday night. Oceanside Place. ICE CHIPS: congrats to goaltender Alex Mastrodonato. It seems nothing is going to come easy for this year’s The 18-year-old from Powell River was solid in net Saturversion of the Generals. They dominated the game Friday, day and earned his first victory as a junior hockey player . outshooting Comox 47-24, but really were only one bad . . 16-year-old defenceman Liam Peel of Qualicum Beach has only dressed in five of the Generals’ 14 games this seabouce away from it all going sideways. Hockey players may be the most superstituous beings son (before Wednesday night). On Saturday he sat in a suit on the the planet. Without even asking, I can tell you some again and watched as fellow 16-year-old defenceman Calof these guys were changing what route they took in their vin Hadley played huge minutes for Comox (there are only drive to the rink, altering their pre-game meals or chang- four 1996-born d-men in the entire league). Peel will be a ing the way they taped their sticks. Hopefully they didn’t good junior player, perhaps at a level higher than junior B, bring in a live chicken to remove curses from their gloves but one has to wonder how he’s going to get better from ala Bull Durham, but I wouldn’t be suprised if some unsus- the stands. I’m told he works very hard in practice, but this pecting salmon was employed to chase away the voodoo kid needs game time. It says here he’s good enough right now to be in the top six of this team’s defencemen corps from Oceanside Place. However, it was likely old-fashioned hard work, in the every night, but no one has mistaken me for Scottie Bowgame and in practice earlier that week, that earned the Gen- man lately . . .
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A field day with free lacrosse Free day of lacrosse brings 35 children out for great fun despite the challenging weather JAMES CL ARKE
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The children had themselves a field day down at Parksville Community Park on Sunday — literally — as over 30 youngsters from up and down the Island turned out for a full serving of free field lacrosse put on by local volunteers. “We had 35 participants and their families from as far away as Victoria and Campbell Riv-
er turn out despite the weather — it was horrendous driving here for those guys coming from both ends, but it broke around the beginning of the event and we ended up with decent weather,” longtime local lacrosse coach and field booster John Shafi said of what was billed as a U8 Jamboree, adding “this is the first time we’ve held a jamboree for this age group only — the idea being to grow field lacrosse at the younger levels.”
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More than 30 kids turned out down at Parksville Community Park on Sunday for a free day of field lacrosse.
The introductory day started at 11 a.m. with Shafi and company putting the kids through some skills and drills, then a brief break for pizza lunch, followed by a four-team mini-tournament which ran until shortly after 2 p.m. Shafi picked the teams ‘the old-school way’ by having all the players put there sticks in a pile and making the random selections from there. Of the 35 players getting their feet wet in the sport on Sunday, only four or five were locals “which are four or five that were not playing field lacrosse before,” said Shafi, adding “our hope is to get 12 or more new players for next season so we can have a team in the younger division.” All the kids got a participation certificate to mark the day, and judging from the energy on the field when we stopped by, jamborees like that will go a long way in recruiting new players. “I think the kids had a great time, in fact I’ve had a number of emails from parents saying so,” said Shafi, adding “those kids, they rocked -they were all teeth, all smiles, when it was over.” ON TAP There are two more U8 Jamborees scheduled with one in November in Duncan and another early December in Victoria. For more information Oceanside lacrosse go www.oceansidelacrosse.com or contact John at jshafi@telus.net.
Bantam hockey win well earned JAMES CL ARKE
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Oceanside’s Bantam Rep Generals closed out their tiering round play last Saturday on home ice with a well-earned 1-0 win over the Peninsula Eagles. Taylor Olson (Thomas Spink) scored the lone goal secure Oceanside the W. The winning goal said Oceanside coach Don Svensen “wasn’t scored until the third period, which made for an exciting game,” adding “our goaltending for Saturday’s game was phenomenal with Isaac Stevens in net.” In Duncan under the big stick on Sunday for an exhibition game against the Capitals, the young Generals broke open a close game in the third period for a 6-3 win with goals from Nic Kosteckyj, Ben Mohl, Nic McAleer, Taylor Olson, Owen McDonald, and Devin Svensen. Oceanside is back home at ‘the Place Saturday against Saanich — their regular league play gets underway Oct. 27. The local squad of Bantam Reps won’t know what tier they’re in until later this week as the VIAHA is still sorting that out. In the meantime, Svensen says he’s excited about coaching this year’s crop of 13-14 year olds, which pencils in 17 skaters including one female defenceman and two goalies.
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Every so often an artist will come into Chris Raines’ broadcasting studio in Parksville and something magical happens. Such was the case recently with singer Elizabeth Ryan. “There are a whole series of people that I feel like I already know and they were predestined to do this...” said Raines. “Liz is one of them.” Raines, a veteran musician and long-time sound/video engineer is currently collaborating with Ryan, an exceptional vocalist, to produce a distinctive, bluesy, ‘60-style CD called The Well~Ryan Raines. The two will be hosting a soft launch of the album with a live performance at the McMillan Arts Centre Friday, Oct. 26, and Raines will also do an audio/video presentation giving people some insight into the recording process. Ryan has been involved in music for about 15 years, releasing an album of standards in 2000 and writing and performing musicals around B.C. She came to Raines’ studio to record some standards but Raines convinced her to do a bit
more. He has a massive collection of originals he has written over the years and Ryan chose some favourites. She thought she’d take some of the songs home and see what came of it. “As soon as I took the pieces home—and I work from midnight till about 2 .a.m.—the lyrics just fell out,” she said. “I would take the music the day before and, I don’t know, the universal stream of creativity would happen, and the next morning we’d be recording.” Ryan wrote most of the lyrics, with some small additions from Raines and his wife. Raines plays a host of instruments on the album including piano, bass and guitar and local musician Gerry Barnum joined in with some harmonica. Ryan said the stories in the songs have probably come from somewhere deep in her psyche, and she surprised Raines and even her husband with some of her lyrics. Raines’ music is very inspirational, she said, and definitely helped in her creative process. The album is named The Well because Ryan said every time she arrived at the studio she was presented with such fabulous music and support it felt like a deep well. See MAC SHOW page B2
Historian Barry Gough has been revealing secrets about the sea for almost four decades. The award-winning author will be sharing some of the stories surrounding his newest book Juan de Fuca’s Strait: Voyages in the Waterway of Forgotten Dreams at the Mulberry Bush Bookstore in Parksville Oct. 25. Gough’s new book begins with the Greek mariner Juan de Fuca in 16th-century Venice, where the explorer relays a story about a marine passageway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Using his extensive research (over five years, and then another five to bring the book to fruition) Gough traces out a likely sequence of events surrounding discovery on the Northwest coast. The book highlights a host of interesting characters like Martin Frobisher, Francis Drake, James Cook and George Vancouver, and throws in some piracy, betrayals and victories. Writing the book had its share of challenges, Gough said, but its important for historians to tell stories of waterways. “The thing I’m proudest about is that it has never been done before, this is new stuff,” Gough said. “Whereas land seems to tell its own story—we can see the roads and markers and surveying—it’s very different with the sea.” Gough, who live in Victoria, said British Columbians generally appreciate their past and are fascinated by those who have come before. Many coastal residents spend most of their time in or near the sea, he said, and wonder about its mysteries. Gough’s previous book Fortune’s a River (Harbour, 2007) won the John Lyman Book Award for best Canadian naval and maritime history and was shortlisted for the Nereus Writers’ Trust Prize for Non-Fiction. Join Gough for a talk and book signing Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Mulberry Bush Bookstore in Parksville‚ 102-280 E. Island Hwy. This author event is made possible with support from the Canada Council for the Arts. For more information call the Mulberry Bush Bookstore at 250-248-1193.
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Shanneyganock back Newfoundland band returns to Rocking Horse Pub in Nanoose Bay for two shows The last time Newfoundland’s Shanneyganock performed in Nanoose Bay it was mostly done as a lark. Having made friends on a show in St. John’s with Nanoose resident Vince Ditrich, a member of legendary Canadian musical group Spirit of the West, they came all the way west to visit his town and do a show in return, purely for fun, at his local, The Rocking Horse Pub. The show was such a barn-burning success that the Shanneys decided they needed to come back, this time adding a second night. The group will be playing Friday, Nov. 2 as well as Saturday, Nov. 3. Shanneyganock leader Chris Andrews said the turn out was a bit surprising. “Oh, we really didn’t expect that kind of response. You could not fit another person in that place! One older gent got so excited on the dance floor he popped his suspenders and lost his trousers. I am not joking! The whole town treated us royally . . . we love Vancouver Island.” Rocking Horse Pub general manager Luise
Willoughby agreed that it was the best onenight the venue has ever enjoyed and had nothing but compliments for the band. “Such perfect gentlemen,” she said. Shanneyganock, which translates to ‘Night Creatures’ are a much beloved fixture in Newfoundland, having won numerous awards for their completely authentic Maritimes sound, engaging and welcoming manner, and huge onstage personalities. “We always love our trips to the west,” said Andrews. “But I think we may have found a home away from home.” Based on the response from their last appearance these two shows will likely be parties of legendary stature and fans are encouraged to get tickets as soon as possible as they will go very quickly. Get tickets at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville or The Rocking Horse Pub in Nanoose, $20 in advance $25 at the door. For more on the band visit www.shanneyganock.ca. — Submitted by Vince Ditrich & Bruce Williams – Hammer & the Bull Productions
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THE SHOW GOES ON—Cast members of Echo Players’ Separate Tables which plays until Oct. 28 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. In a review by The News, Gerry Fraser (who played Mr. Malcom) was incorrectly identified as Geoff Jenkins (who played Mr. Fowler.) Above, second from right, the talented, forgiving and veteran actor Fraser, stands between Bev Birchard (left) and Aileen Fabris (right). Sitting at the front, Aviva Fox, and behind Keith Roger and Alannah Bachynski. For more on Echo Players and its upcoming shows visit www.echoplayers.ca.
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“We dipped the bucket into the well and came up with loads of beautiful things,” she added. Raines is currently working with Harrison Consoles, world leaders in recorded sound for the music and film industry, to help design a digital audio workstation. This replicates the company’s older consoles which had incredible, rich sound, he said. And this is what he’ll be using to produce the album. There will be 60 Limited Edition CD’s avail-
able at the show available for purchase and signing. The music will be available for download from Raines Broadcasting at a later date. The live studio session at the MAC starts at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and will have an interactive component allowing for audience participation. Tickets are $15 for the show, available from Cranky Dog Music in Parksville or at the door. For more on Raines and his studio visit www. rainesbroadcasting.tv.
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Kerri Brown teaches jug band music this past summer. She will be playing in her Dr. Phil Harmonic’s Jug Band Orchestra at the MACoustic Folk Club night tonight, Friday, Oct. 19.
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Folk Club plays tonight Open mic and jug band music will fill the McMillan Arts Centre tonight The MACoustic Folk Club is tonight, Friday, Oct. 19 and the headlining group is Dr. Phil Harmonic’s Jug Band Orchestra. This is a four piece band featuring upright bass, cigar box guitar, jugs, banjos, kazoos and various other acoustic instruments. The group will be doing a mix of original songs and classics spanning nearly a century of evolution of the characteristically light-hearted, DIY, jug band style. The first half is an open stage, and there are still two slots available
e-mail kerri@livingmidnight.com or show up and hope for the best. The show takes place at the McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) in Parksville at 7:30 p.m. at 133 McMillan Street. Entrance is $5 and refreshments will be available. The MACoustic Folk Club happens on the third Friday or every month at the MAC. For more information visit www.mcmillanartscentre.com. — Submitted by Kerri Brown
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CONGRATULATIONS DOROTHY: Born Oct. 15, 1912, Dorothy Ritchie is seen here celebrating her long awaited 100th birthday. A long time resident of Qualicum Beach, Dorothy chose to keep her age a secret until only recently and attributes her longevity to taking a more natural approach to health. Helping her celebrate were town councillors Dave Willie and Bill Luchtmeijer (seen here presenting Mrs. Ritchie with a gift of tea cup and saucer compliments of the Town of Qualicum Beach).
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The annual Pumpkin Walk in Foster Park is expected to attract around 1,500 people to enjoy amazing carved pumpkins on Oct. 31. Parksville City council gave official permission at their Monday night meeting and the event is being organized again by the Friends of Foster Park. Organizers assure the pumpkins are carved more for fun rather than fear and should not scare the
little ones. There are hotdogs, hot chocolate and a warm fire waiting at the end of the trails. The 3-400 plus pumpkins are provided by the Friends of Foster Park, with discounts from local grocery stores, and are carved by the students at local schools. The Parksville Newcomers Alumni help move the pumpkins around. The 16th Annual Pumpkin Walk at Foster Park runs from 7 to 10 p.m. on the corner of Pym Street and Sanderson Road in Parksville.
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It might seem early, but Parksville’s big Kris Kringle Craft Market is already gearing up for the season. In its third year in Parksville (after 16 in Qualicum Beach), city council appeared happy with how it has been going and approved their carriage ride permit with little discussion. The massive event, which will take over the Parksville Commu-
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Long-service awards were presented to members of the Nanoose Bay Volunteer Fire Department Tuesday night at the Nanoose Bay Fire Protection Society’s annual general meeting. Above, from left, are board chair Will Geselbracht, Fred Bull (30 years), Chief Doug Penny (40 years) and Roy Burns (35 years).
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While they honoured some dedicated residents for their long years of service, members of the Nanoose Bay Fire Protection Society began thinking about the future and who might eventually fill the shoes of people like Chief Doug Penny. Penny was honoured Tuesday night at the society’s annual general meeting for his 40 years of service with the volunteer fire department. Similarly, Roy Burns (35 years) and Fred Bull (30 years) were also presented with to-
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world. One where we should always have care and concern for one another. Sometimes, when we hear news items from faraway places we think that has little to do with us. But we are all in this toBy Rev. Robert Kerr gether, and so we should be sure to keep the whole world, and all that unfolds within it, in our prayers. While many say they find the news distressing and depressing, and so they would prefer not to see or hear it, if we do not listen regularly to the news how will we know what to pray about? We need to bring the whole world, and one another, before God in prayer. I was also reminded that even in this highly-sophisticated, complex, creative part of the 21st century in which we live, where so little seems beyond the limits of human ingenu-
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ity and inventiveness, there still are some things over which we do not have control. The world of nature, as was so obvious that day, unfolds without our impetus or input. Despite our aptitude and ability we cannot control the weather, or tell a tree not to turn to its fall colours. It challenges us to remember that there are some things that are greater than we are, and that we are ultimately not the ones in charge. This is still God’s world. He is the Creator of us and all things, and He has a desire to be in relationship with each one of us. His purpose in that, unfolds only as He thinks it should. God has chosen to bless us with His grace. Our calling is to be aware of His constant love for us, and respond to that in faith and service in God’s name. Again, the impetus here is not ours, God is the one calling us to be His people. A weather delay can, indeed, be a moment from which we learn much. You can reach Rev. Robert Kerr of St. Columba Presbyterian Church at: stcolumba@shaw.ca
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The week of October 19-25, 2012 ARIES No matter how tough things may be, make sure you look on the bright side – your week will be brighter too. TAURUS No matter how much certain people may annoy you, it is not going to change what you do. GEMINI On the work front, especially, you are advised to sit tight and not rock the boat – yet. CANCER Something is worrying you. Focus your mind on something more uplifting this week. LEO Watch what you spend this week: cash will slip through your fingers easily if you’re not careful. VIRGO Your ingenuity will spark an interest in someone who can help you turn your idea into a ANSWER TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 638
reality. LIBRA Everyone has an opinion but that does not mean you have to listen to them all. SCORPIO Make sure that what you give, either as a gift to a friend or to charity, is put to good use. SAGITTARIUS You don’t owe other people more than they owe you. You owe nothing to anyone – except, of course, to yourself. CAPRICORN Your task this week is to recognize life for what it is, not what you wish it might be. AQUARIUS Seeing things from another person’s point of view will both delight you and enrich you. PISCES Don’t give up on a project that seems to have ground to a halt. It’s only a temporary delay.
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The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Friday, October 19, 2012
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave FRI. OCT. 19 SAT. OCT. 20 Featured Events for the Week FREE FAMILY NIGHTS
SALUTE TO SENIORS
6:30-8:30pm, All ages welcome, Activities will include gym games, air hockey, foosball, board games and instruments at Arrowsmith Activity Building on the Coombs Fairgrounds on Ford Rd., Info: 250-248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net
Ending Oct. 20 A special event being held in Qualicum Beach, many discounts details on QB Seniors website: qbseniors.shawbiz.ca
Deez Bar and Grill, 353 W. Island Hwy., QB
MUSIC TRIVIA The Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Island Hwy, QB
SANDBAR FRIDAY Peter Mason plays Sandbar Cafe 6087 Island Hwy. W.,QB
FRAUD TALK 11am, Speaker: Corporal Jessie Foreman – RCMP lunch served
Arbutus Grove Church 170 West Hirst PV
SWINGIN’ SIXTIES BONSPIEL Oct.19-21, All day time curling at Qualicum and District Curling Club. Ladies 60+, spectators welcome, info: 752-6162
THIS SPOT COULD BE YOURS! 250-248-4341
7:30pm Port Theatre 125 Front Street, Nanaimo
LAZY MIKE The Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Island Hwy, QB
Proud sponsor of
VINTAGE FASHION SHOW FILM SCREENING
2 to 4pm - Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay 100 years of fashion show and tea to raise enough money for the community hall. Advanced tickets Dress for Les, Salish Sea Market, Union Bay Market $20, At the door $25. Wear a your best hat to win a prize!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
6:45-8:15pm, 7-14yrs at Oceanside Place Arena, Preregister 250-248-3252 www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation
CHILD CARE EMERGENCY FIRST AID 14YRS+ 9-5pm, $77.25, Ravensong Aquatic Centre Register: 250-752-5014
Hot N Cool
Yoga Club
Based on the arthritis self-management program, this workshop introduces participants to selfmanagement skills and the principles of pain management. To register call 1-866-414-7766
SUN. OCT. 21
WED. OCT. 24
2-4pm, Vintage Fashion Show and Tea. Wear your best hat and win a prize! Tickets: 778-424-1000, 250-752-3312 Lighthouse Community Hall, Qualicum Bay
10:30-11:30am & 3-4pm, Yoga class by donation, all funds go to raise for ride to conquer cancer by Laughing Spirit Yoga 250-951-2538 at Eaglecrest Golf Club, 2035 Island Hwy. W., QB
7:30-10:30, Parksville Legion at 146 W Hirst St., PV
QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS’ MARKET
MON. OCT. 22
7pm, Speaker: Richard Boyce Friends of French Creek Conservation Society General Meeting. Everyone welcome. Info: 250-752-1548.
8:30-Noon. Community Hall, Veteran’s Way, QB
7-10pm. The Shady Rest Pub
OCEANSIDE CYCLING COALITION AGM
SUN. OCT. 21
FREE FAMILY SKATE 12:15 -1:45pm, Parksville Lion’s and Save-On-Foods present Free Family Skate Free admission and skate rentals. Oceanside Place
PET FIRST AID
250586-4202
Take our Survey and you could WIN a $500 Gift Certificate for Air Travel with KD AIR! To Enter go to:
With a Holistic Twist 11am-4:30pm, $25, QB Community Hall, Registration 250-248-3060 or cmilliard@shaw.ca if registered friendly dogs welcome
MEDITATION 10am, Learn simple breathing & relaxation techniques! By donation. 2800 Grafton Ave. Tibetan Temple in Coombs, 250.586.3569 or penny@kathokcentre.ca
YOGA FUNDRAISER
OPEN MIC NIGHT
DANCE TO TIMBERLINE MARSHLANDS, HEART OF FRENCH CREEK
CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
7pm McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville oceansidecyclingcoalition.ca
1-3pm, Free arthritis based program at Pharmasave Health Centre, 1-281 E. Island Hwy. PV. Register 1-866-414-7766
2pm, St Columba Church Hall on Wembley Rd., PV
ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS TALK 7:30pm, Speaker - Naturalist and Photographer Terry Thomin, Knox United Church
TUE. OCT. 23 BLUEGRASS JAM
7-9:30pm, at St. Columba Church on Wembley Rd. lighthousebluegrass.com
QB AREA NEWCOMERS 10am, at St. Stephen’s United Church, QB
7-9pm, Barry Gough will read from his book Juan de Fuca’s Strait: Voyages in the Waterway of Forgotten Dreams. Free at Mulberry Bush Bookstore, PV
BABY TIME
SAT. OCT. 20
100 YEARS OF FASHION
7-9pm, Consider the Conversation. A documentry on end-of-life communication, by donation all proceeds to OS Hospice Society to register 250-752-6227 or info@oceansidehospice.com
AUTHOR READING
1-3pm at Pharmasave Health Centre 1-281 E. Island Hwy. Parksville
FREE LAZER TAG
#21-826 #21 8 W. Island Hwy., Parksville
What’s On This Week
8pm, Fear of the Valley and Ruben the Illusionist! Ages 19+, $5 at Parksville Legion
7:30pm, generals.vijhl.com Oceanside Place, PV
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SAT. OCTOBER 20
METAL NIGHT
OS GENERALS VS. CAMPBELL RIVER
Individually owned & operated
2 250-248-1071 remax-first-bc.ca rem
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FREE CHRONIC PAIN WORKSHOP
hotncoolyogaclub.com
DENIS & JOHN
BURLESQUE TO BROADWAY
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HAPPY WANDERERS TRAVEL CLUB AGM
THURS. OCT. 25 OLD TIME FIDDLERS
7:30pm, $2.50pp incl. snacks at Rotary House, QB
10:30am, Free 20 min. program that introduces you and your baby to the joy of music, rhyme, lap play. PV Library 100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville
SEPARATE TABLES Echo Players at Village Theatre presents a play by Terence Rattigan takes place in the Beauregard Private Hotel a delicate balance of character and ideas. Tickets 250-752-3522 or info@echoplayers.ca
FRI. OCT. 26 PUMPKIN RUSH
Oct.26-Nov.1 6-8pm nightly. More than 400 pumpkins on display along Resort Drive, walk or drive fun for the whole family. www.resort-drive-events.ca
DENIS & JOHN fun night when these two play! Deez Bar and Grill, 353 W. Island Hwy., QB
BOOKS NEEDED Catspan accepting donations Petsville - PV, Parksville Medical Clinic, Pharmasave - PV, Royal Lepage - Nanoose & QB Animal Hospital more info: 250-248-6095 or nanoosecatspan@gmail.com
DIVE-IN MOVIE TEEN SWIM NIGHT 7-9pm, 13-18yrs, check out www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation to see the movie choices Ravensong Aquatic Centre 737 Jones Street, QB
SEAT
SALE
Buy 1 round trip get 2nd half price
KDair.com
250-752-5884
Restrictions apply. Please call for details.
THE PURPOSE OF SUFFERING 7pm, By donation. Why are we so good in the ‘art of suffering’? Speaker: Henri Van Amerongen, Parksville Community Centre. Info: Shift in Action 954-1002
SENIOR’S FIRST AID
1:00-2:30pm, $10, 60+ Ravensong Aquatic Centre Register: 250-752-5014
Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!
Family Dentistry New Patients Welcome! Dr. Denny B. Essig DMD 175 Corfield Street Parksville BC (Across from Thrifty Foods)
250-586-4404
www.surveymonkey.com/s/PQB
www.oceansidedentalcentre.com
Pet & Livestock Supplies... We’ve got you covered. 100% BC Owned and Operated HOURS: Mon-Sat 8:30-5:30, Sunday 10:00-4:00
587 Alberni Hwy. Parksville
250-248-3243
Wed. October 31 Every pet in costume wins a FREE prize! Suit up & come on down.
Photos with Santa November 24 Mark your Calendar
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Friday, October 19, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
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