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QB council is denied Growth boundary changes not considered ‘minor’ CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com
A motion to change Qualicum Beach’s growth containment boundary using the minor amendment process was defeated by one vote at Tuesday night’s regular Regional District of Nanaimo meeting. The vote needed two-thirds of support from board members to pass. Of the 16 directors present (Nanaimo Coun. George Anderson was absent), Nanaimo mayor John Ruttan, Nanaimo Coun. Bill Bestwick, Nanaimo Coun. Jim Kipp, director Alec McPherson (Cedar), director Jack De Jong (Lantzville) and director Maureen Young (Pleasant Valley) voted against the motion. Bruce Fleming-Smith called the motion’s defeat “a victory.” “I think it was the right decision for the RDN board to make,” said Fleming-Smith, one of nine Qualicum Beach residents who spoke out against looming changes to the town’s growth boundary. “The ball is back in the court of Qualicum Beach.” The changes in question require a review of the OCP to make an amendment to the RGS and would eliminate the need to consult with the RDN over many land-use issues. Many of those who spoke out against the changes allege the growth boundary change does not constitute a minor amendment. Qualicum Beach Coun. Dave Willie said the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting was “disappointing. The RDN (board) is overriding landuse decisions (in Qualicum Beach),” said Willie, adding the majority of RDN directors are appointed — not elected — to the board. “The principle of that is just wrong.” See QB NOW FACES, page A23
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DELIGHTED AT MILNER: Dozens of fairy houses delighted four-year-old Kira Kervan of Parksville on June 22 at Milner Gardens and Woodland in Qualicum Beach. Hidden throughout the garden, the magical creations were part of a special event called Fairy House Surprise in honour of International Fairy Day and Veronica Milner’s belief in fairies.
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It’s not happy hour for everybody in B.C. Despite new liquor laws announced Friday that allow pubs and restaurants to offer “happy hour” — meaning they can legally alter the price of alcohol throughout the day — some local restaurant mangers are concerned the new legislation will hinder business instead of help.
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Former premier makes a case for pipeline
Brian Peckford, the premier of Newfoundland from 1979-89 and a resident of Qualicum Beach for some years now, supports Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline project, recently given approval by the federal government. On our website today (www.pqbnews.com), Peckford looks at the history of the proposal and many other issues surrounding this pipeline and resource development/transport in B.C. Here are a couple of excerpts: “It often seems to me that in the Lower Mainland of B.C., such large resource development in our province is somehow viewed as new and is just not green enough to pass muster. They forget that the province’s largest export is coal.” On fracking: “But where are the protesters to this enterprise that is happening every day in this province? Are they protesting in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson? I suspect that if one were to interview at random people on the streets of Vancouver less that 50 per cent would know the location of Fort Nelson.” On the 209 conditions facing Enbridge: “Those who complain about a rush decision or this being pushed down their throats would do well to read these conditions.” And his final line of his 2,700-word argument: “On balance, then, as the National Energy Board has said, this is a project in the national interest and should proceed if all the conditions have been met.” Read the entire article at www.pqbnews.com. — NEWS Staff
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A WILD DAY: Resident black bear Knut pops his head out during North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre’s annual Family Day event which attracted hundreds of residents come to Errington on Saturday.
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Qualicum Beach resident Gertrude Kay, 107, passed away peacefully in her sleep June 18 at the Gardens. Kay was born Feb 20, 1907 in Toronto but lived most of her life in Victoria until moving to Qualicum Beach six years ago to live at The Gardens, where she was known for being a social butterfly, a loving friend and a very active woman. Robert, Gertrude’s 82-year-old son, said his mother was doing yoga until she was 101. He said when she was 104 she broke her ankle while lifting weights. “We told the nurse at the orthopedic surgeons office about it and she said they wanted a picture,” said Robert. “I think there’s still a picture of my mother lifting weights on their wall in Victoria.” Robert described his mother fondly as “somebody who loved her family, loved her husband, was an excellent seamstress and a great homemaker.” Gertrude leaves behind two children, six grand children, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandson, whom she was able to meet just a few weeks ago when he was born. “She was elated to meet him,” he said.
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Robert said a service will be held in honour of Gertrude later this year where family will spread her ashes along Willows Beach, a place she frequently took her children to play. The NEWS attended Gertrude’s most recent 107th birthday at the Gardens and asked her about the secret to longevity. Without missing a beat she said: “a glass of rye every day.”
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A fleet of traditional cedar canoes will pass through the waters lining Parksville Qualicum Beach at the end of the month. The majestic spectacle is part of an annual tribal canoe journey bringing coastal First Nations together. Participants come from as far away as Suquamish, WA traveling the ocean for nearly one month before arriving at the destination point in Bella Bella for the Qatuwas Festival. The canoes stop at various tribes along the way — including Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose First Nation) on Saturday and Qual-
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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region CITY OF PARKSVILLE PONDERS HOW IT WILL PAY FOR ITS SHARE OF $37 MILLION WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
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Island Health says groundwater has to be treated by the end of the year, forcing Parksville and Nanoose into multi-million-dollar upgrades — meanwhile, senior levels of gov’t aren’t providing answers on funding JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
The uncertainty surrounding senior government funding for a $37 million water supply system has Mayor Chris Burger painting grim scenarios for Parksville taxpayers. The things that are certain? The health authority has deemed all groundwater destined for homes in Parksville and Nanoose Bay must be treated by the end of the year. The cost of a new system, as presented by officials Tuesday, will cost $37 million — $27 million for Parksville, $10 million for Nanoose Bay. The City of Parksville was planning to put a referendum question on the November ballot, asking voters for permission to borrow to build the system. However, the city — actually no municipalities in B.C. looking to access senior government funds for infrastructure upgrades — has no clear idea I know the immediate on how, when or reaction for a lot of people if they will be alin Parksville is they are not lowed to apply interested in a for federal infra$27 million tax bill structure money, COUN. MARC LEFEBVRE a $14 billion fund (Quebec and Ottawa signed an agreement Wednesday that freed up $5 billion for municipalities in that province). “In the event we don’t get funding and we have to move forward, which I believe we have to do, it could dramatically increase our DCC rates (money charged to developers for infrastructure upgrades),” Burger explained Tuesday after a meeting of the Englishman River Water Service (ERWS) management board. “If that happens, then it could dramatically reduce the amount of development that occurs in the next little while. If that occurs, then those funds, the monies that come from that development, which are actually set to fund more than half of this entire (water) system, will not materialize, and if that occurs, the commercial and resident ratepayers will have to pay the entire bill.”
Burger said Tuesday a report on potential scenarios prepared by city CAO Fred Manson — the possible effects of the water-system costs on DCCs, water rates and taxes — will be presented to city council on July 7. Burger would not release any of those numbers this week. The mayor said he will also be asking council on July 7 to pass a motion asking Island Health to grant the city an extension on the watertreatment deadline. I have no way to predetermine whether or not they (Island Health) will even consider it, but it’s one of the options we need to knock off,” said Burger. “And maybe we get fortunate and they . . . do allow it (the delay in implementation of treatment). It’s one of the questions I’ve recently asked our MLA (Michelle Stilwell).” Parksville Coun. Marc Lefebvre, like Burger, sits on the ERWS management board, which is chaired by Regional District of Nanaimo chairman Joe Stanhope. “I know the immediate reaction for a lot of people in Parskville is they are not interested in a $27 million tax bill,” said Lefebvre. The answers the city gets from senior levels of government and Island Health — and the timing of those answers — may also determine if there is a referendum question on the municipal election ballot come November. “I’m not personally supportive of going into a referendum where we can’t provide detailed answers for people (on funding levels),” said Burger. “But that’s a council decision.” On Tuesday in city council chambers, the ERWS board listened to a detailed report about the proposed system, its costs and public input received to date from Mike Squire, the ERWS program manager. He showed the board and the dozen members of the public who were at the meeting where the intake facility will be located (between Top Bridge and the Inland Highway) and other details about the system.
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Squire said the good news is people in this region use more than 30 per cent less water per person, per year, than the B.C. average. “That shows the message is getting out there and people are doing the right things to conserve water,” said Squire. He also pointed to public input received through two online surveys, but he could not point to how many actual responses were received in this manner, which made some members of the public in attendance Tuesday skeptical about the statistical significance of that data — estimates floated at the meeting suggested it was fewer than 100 responses online. Squire did present data on what was said by representatives of 26 stakeholder groups, which included residents’ associations, business associations and even a class of youth
at Ballenas Secondary School. One of those members of the public who spoke, former Parksville mayor Paul Reitsma said he wasn’t confident the city would get a favourable answer from Island Health about any delay in implementation of the treatment order. Reitsma called Island Health “a non-elected body . . . they really don’t care about the taxpayers in Parksville.” Resident Elaine Hofer told the board she didn’t think there has been enough public input. Squire and Burger pointed to a dozens of meetings and open houses about the subject. “I really disagree with the suggestion there hasn’t been much public input,” said Burger. “We have gone a number of routes (for public input options) and we have been talking about this for more than a decade.”
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Reid said the journey aims to retain First Nations culture, history and tradition. “You drive down the road and all your see is colonization,” she said. “There’s something about being out on the water and you’re absolutely not in control in this huge ocean that both craddles you and shakes you up … Life is just so real out there.” Reid said in the past she’s seen elephant seals, killer whales and grey whales on the journey. “Miracles happen out there that you can’t prepare for or plan for,” she said. “It’s incredibly beautiful.” While Reid is not partaking in the journey this year she will help QFN host the paddlers by preparing and serving food, as well as finding comfortable accommodations for elders and showers for participants. She expects to see 400 to 450 paddlers.
According to the itinerary there are 21 stops before reaching Bella Bella. Reid explains participants engage in what is called “protocol” — a way of showing gratitude to host communities. “It’s a way to honour the host,” she said. “Usually there are gifts and singing and drumming.” Reid said often the host communities are quite generous. “So sometimes you’ll spend 10 hours paddling and then 10 hours doing protocol — I can’t even think of something that’s equivalent to that,” she said. Participants of the tribal journey are slated to stop in Nanoose Bay June 28 and Qualicum Bay June 29.
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“That was the first accessibility challenge I had at the Legislature,” said Stilwell. “The next day there was a ramp.” Stilwell said before she was elected “I always thought government moved really slow,” but JOHN HARDING she said her view of that has changed. She said editor@pqbnews.com because health care eats up about 50 per cent of Michelle Stilwell said she was among friends the provincial budget, her roles as parliamentaJune 18 at a chamber of commerce meeting at ry secretary for healthy living and seniors push Pheasant Glen Golf Resort in Qualicum Beach, her to “encourage British Columbians to take so she shared some of her experiences and talk- responsibility for their lives.” ed about the responsibilities Stilwell showed a video and she’s taken on in her first year We have so many jobs that spoke about her government’s as Parksville-Qualiucm MLA. are going to be opening up focus on skills training, espeIn a light speech that made cially as it relates to the proin the coming years. no mention of pipelines or duction and movement of liqEducation should not be teachers, Stilwell gave about uid natural gas. all about reading books 75 people in attendance a look “We have so many jobs that MICHELLE STILWELL into the personal challenges are going to be opening up in she’s faced since winning the the coming years,” she said. “Edseat a year ago and subsequently being named ucation should not be all about reading books.” caucus chair and parliamentary secretary for During the question and answer period, Stilboth seniors and healthy living. well was asked about jobs for B.C., and specifi“It’s been a jam-packed, action-filled year,” cally what she thought about the many people said Stilwell. “I’m living the dream as your MLA.” who may live here but are away from their comStilwell spoke about her roles beyond being munities and families for weeks at a time at jobs an MLA and how she got them. She was the in northern B.C. or Alberta. only person nominated for the role of caucus “They are good jobs,” she said. “They are chair, a position that acts as a liasion between bringing that money back here, spending it the B.C. Liberal MLAs and the premier’s office here, buying homes here.” and runs the meetings of those MLAs. • The Qualicum Beach Chamber of ComWhen she was slected as caucus chair, Stil- merce provided a $2,000 grant to Arrowsmith well was to take her seat beside the premier Search and Rescue, which will go toward the and party whip. Unfortunately, the gold-med- purchase of a new truck for the organization, al-winning Paralympian in wheelchair racing which did 2,300 hours searching for, and rescouldn’t take her spot because of a two-foot cuing, people in the region last year, plus 6,700 step where her designated chair sat. hours of training.
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Students below Grade 10 in District 69 are unlikely to get report cards this semester unless something changes in the ongoing teacher’s strike, or there is a Labour Relations Board ruling and accompanying resources. Teachers first voted to start ‘work-to-rule’ type job action March 6 stopping written communication with administrators and extra cir-
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cular activities. Since then the LRB has ruled that final exams and report cards are an essential service for grades 10-12, meaning they will receive report cards. Superintendent Rollie Koop said they are not prepared to make a formal announcement that report cards will not be done for the lower grades — as several districts have — but that as things stand they don’t have the necessary information from teachers, or the resources to do report cards. He left the possibility open if there was a dramatic last minute change in the current situation.
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TOWN TIDINGS Fire Hall Update: Construction Bid Process • Five contractors were prequalified through a Request for Qualifications and Interests (RFQI) process that closed on April 15, 2014. • Tender documents were issued to prequalified contractors on May 27, 2014; • Bids were due in a three-part tender process beginning June 17, and concluding June 20, 2014; • A Public Information Meeting was held prior to the Council meeting on June 23, 2014 to discuss the tender options without compromising the tender process. The public were invited to review the final plans and specifications and discuss the project with staff and the consultants. • At their June 23 Regular Meeting, Council directed staff to proceed with a post-tender addendum to the two low bidders in accordance with the recommendations from the British Columbia Construction Association and Vancouver Island Construction Association. The post-tender addendum process will last 2-3 weeks. • The low bidders are Windley Contracting Ltd. and Knappet Projects Inc. • Construction of the new Fire Hall will begin later this summer.
Town committed to providing summer employment to students
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New Grandon Creek Bridge
Sight-line problems at intersections? Please tell us. Each year, Qualicum Beach public works employees identify which intersections require trimming to improve sight-lines and safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Do you have a suggestion? Please contact the Town’s Director of Engineering, Bob Weir, by calling 250.752.6921 or emailing QBTown@qualicumbeach.com.
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Free Shuttle Service for Events Beach Day: July 13 – 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Pick-up from the former school bus garage parking lot and drop-off at the Qualicum Beach Waterfront. After a long replacement process, a 90 foot wooden bridge was replaced with geo-web and EPS geo-foam products to ensure long-term use of this popular trail with minimal maintenance.
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For more than twenty years, the Town of Qualicum Beach has been committed to providing summer employment to post-secondary students. Originally funded through a government grant program, the Town has continued to offer seasonal employment to returning full-time post-secondary students and, in recent years, has expanded the summer student employment program to include positions for Kwalikum Secondary Students enrolled in Grades 11 or 12. This year, eleven post-secondary students and four KSS students were hired within the Town’s Public Works, Parks and Buildings Departments. Working in fair or foul weather, and on a temporary full-time basis, their duties include litter pick-up, brush clearing, weeding, trail maintenance and general labour duties. Students learn valuable teamwork and communication skills, particularly in speaking with members of the public, and gain practical professional experience. The Town thanks all the students who have applied for these positions and wishes all applicants success in their studies.
Water Restrictions
From May 15 to September 15, the watering of lawns and gardens will only be permitted between the hours of 7 pm and 10 am daily. Hand watering is permitted any time.
Town of Qualicum Beach invites you to SATURDAY AUGUST 23
St. Marks Fair: July 26 – 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Pick-up at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre and drop off at the St. Marks Fair.
ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION
Are you eligible to vote at the November elections in Qualicum Beach? Is your name on the current list of electors? If you are not sure, you can find out by calling or visiting Town Hall located at #201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach or telephone 250.738.2198 or 250.738.2207. Town Hall is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) until August 29, 2014. Regular office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm resume on September 2, 2014 (excluding statutory holidays). Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the Town Hall until September 23, 2014. With the exception of registrations in conjunction with voting on advance voting days or general voting day, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period September 24, 2014 to November 15, 2014. All new elector registrations must either (a) produce to the election official at least 2 documents that provide evidence of the applicant’s identity and place of residence, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature, or (b) produce to the election official at least 2 documents that provide evidence of the applicant’s identity, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature, and make a solemn declaration as to the applicant’s place of residence within the meaning of section 52 of the Local Government Act. TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH, 201 - 660 PRIMROSE STREET PO BOX 130, QUALICUM BEACH, BC 250.752.6921 • www.qualicumbeach.com
Mark your calendar! July 13 Beach Day July 24 Mark Cullen: An Evening of Gardening Talk Civic Centre July 26 St. Mark’s Fair July 26 TOSH Grand Prix d’Art July 26 Art in Action August 17 Oceanside Mile Swim August 23 100th Anniversary Train Station Every Saturday 8:30am-Noon Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market Thursday evenings July/August Qualicum Beach Uptown Summer Market Friday evenings June 27 – August 29 Qualicum Beach Artisans’ Market
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magine trying to hold a referendum without a question. The City of Parksville wants to ask voters in November for approval to borrow a lot of money to build a new water system. Thing is, the city presently has no idea how much it needs to borrow. If the muddied waters don’t clear, there will be no referendum, no money for a water system and big trouble for the city with the non-elected, all-powerful group called Island Health (or VIHA, or whatever its latest focus group says we should call it). The water system, as it has been developed and designed, will cost the city $27 million (plus $10 million for Nanoose Bay residents). In the past, big projects like this were funded from three different pools of tax money, the old one-third/one-third/one-third split between the municipality, the provincial government and the federal government. (An aside: there is only one taxpayer, so when a government takes credit and sends a rep to cut a ribbon on any project, forgive us if we don’t get excited about saying thank-you like it’s some kind of philanthropy from the good people who work for us in Victoria and Ottawa. One taxpayer, sending many dollars to many pools, is how it works. But we digress). The federal government has a certain $14 billion of our tax dollars sitting in a bank. It’s earmarked for infrastructure projects like, well, new water systems. However, the format and rules municipalities must use to beg for these taxpayers funds have not been established this year. Governments use jargon like “the need for framework agreements” between various levels of these tax collectors so the money can be released. In short, the City of Parksville doesn’t know if it will get federal funding for the water system. The provincial government won’t release funds until they see the feds do it. If it wasn’t so serious in a country with failing infrastructure, it would be laughable how all these people play with our money like it’s theirs to dole out like the Queen does with Maundy coins at Easter. It makes us wonder how anything ever gets done in this bureacracy-heavy, government-job-loving society we have created in Canada. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters
PARENTS, HEART OF THE COMMUNITY I think it is important to recognize the efforts of all the School District 69 Parent Advisory Committees. I was an education assistant at Qualicum Beach Elementary this year watching the countless hours that parents dedicated to fighting to keep Qualicum Beach Elementary open as the “Heart of the Community.” When all their efforts were unheard, they were the very same people who took the time out of their busy lives to help teachers pack up every single thing possible because of our school closure. In all this turmoil and uncertainty, I want to recognize these parents as unsung heroes who are the “Heart of our Community” and no matter where our school is, they are who make it community. WENDY RUTLEDGE Qualicum Beach
LOOKING FOR LUNNEY I very much enjoy editor John Harding’s editorials. I like how he signs his name to them and how they always seem to err on the side of logic and reason. Recently, our MP James Lunney tweeted that he believes that the science on global warming is not settled yet and, as he will not contact me, his constituent, maybe if Harding contacted him he could clarify his position on global warming and, by default, this Northern Gateway pipeline his party approved. It may seem that I am using Harding to pick a fight with my federal representative. In fact I am. But it seems he will not talk to any of us directly. ROD MORAN Parksville
FLEA COLLAR DANGER Last July, I bought a flea collar for our cat. It seemed like a benign purchase at the time. Two decades ago, with a different cat, a collar had worked quite well. Our family was not prepared for what came next. Within a few hours of wearing the collar, our pet began to drool and wobble on his legs. Although we took it off immediately, his condition worsened. He purred and otherwise seemed happy, yet he didn’t rec-
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ognize his name, could barely stand or walk, and would not eat or drink anything. Thanks to the support of Dr. Simon at Parksville Animal Hospital, our cat is still with us. All four members of our family worked day and night for weeks, not days, to hydrate and feed our feline with a syringe. Very gradually, he became his delightful self. If you are a pet owner with a flea problem, I urge you to use veterinarian-recommended flea treatments and learn from our horrible mistake. HOLLY CLERMONT Parksville
BE CAREFUL WITH PETS AND HOT CARS
I had occasion to witness something very disturbing on June 17. I was leaving the Parksville Medical Clinic and heard a dog barking. I looked around and saw a dog in a hot car. The windows were halfway down but it was hot out. I called the SPCA and waited for them to arrive, which they did within 15 minutes and they determined the temperature inside the car was 33C. The dog was OK and the people came back and were warned of the dangers of leaving a dog even for a short time in a hot car. While it was upsetting to see this, that was not the disturbing part. While I sat there waiting for the SPCA, no less than 10 people walked by and saw this dog in the car and did nothing. I am saddened that we don’t feel the need to help an animal in a potentially dangerous situation. We need to do the right thing to help the helpless. I am very sure that just as many people ignored the six Abottsford dogs’ cries for help and we all know how that ended. Don’t wait for someone else to do the right thing — it could cost the life of an innocent creature, who only wanted to go for a car ride with its family. MELISSA CAMPBELL Qualicum Beach
RCMP IS NEEDED ON THE BEACH
Another weekend in Qualicum Beach with noisy motorcycles polluting our shores with no mufflers, screaming through our town with no RCMP in sight.
What is needed is a show of force by the RCMP, pulling bikes over and checking them for noise levels. ROBERT BERRY Qualicum Beach
WATER SERVICE FOLLY The Englishman River Water Service management committee meeting Tuesday revealed again that the RDN and the City of Parksville are stuck in a dilemma re: the proposed water system project. The planning process included meetings with community leaders, plus a public participation component, but they failed in providing the desired input from the public. However, the professional staff are using the data as a guideline of public acceptance of the concept and technical decisions and process, all of which are highly technical and some largely untested. Only 40-95 responses were retrieved from the online surveys from a population of about 15,000 (including Nanoose Bay), which makes it statistically inadequate for the intended purposes. Yet it is being used as if it were real, authenticated and a representative response of public opinion. How could a project receive approval in such cases? Political leadership on this project is lacking, especially when substantiation of data is responded to by “We’re guided by the man who wrote the book” on the subject. Focusing on the innovativeness as a reason to support it is folly. On the funding side, the political rhetoric against federal and provincial government support is ramped up, suggesting that it is imperative for the senior levels to provide funding since the requirement to do so was issued by a provincial public health agency. For centuries, the availability and distribution of a commodity as essential as water was always the domain of local jurisdictions, which also extended to sewerage, garbage and storm water management. It is not that the public is both blind and gullible, but when a local jurisdiction abdicates its role and blames previous councils for the infrastructure deficit and lack of services, residents must be wary. It’s a matter of trust, and without leadership it will not happen. ALEX KOBELAK Parksville See MORE LETTERS, page A13
SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim
MICHELLE STILWELL, MLA
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FEDERAL:
QUALICUM:
JAMES LUNNEY, MP Nanaimo-Alberni
TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach
1-866-390-7550 e-mail: nanaimo@ jameslunneymp.ca
Town office: 250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com
PARKSVILLE: RDN:
CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville City Hall office: 250-954-4661 e-mail: chrisburger@ parksville.ca
JOE STANHOPE Chairman, Regional District of Nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca
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VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: What does Canada Day mean to you?
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Fireworks and hanging out with friends. KIERAN LEHAN Horne Lake
Excitement and Thinking about honouring our politics, like Harper traditions and history. not supporting jailed journalists. JOAN GRUNDMANN Parksville PETER BOLTON Parksville
Shriner’s pancakes, the parade, fireworks and being a proud Canadian. GRANT DONALDSON Parksville
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
EDIE McPhedran Vancouver Island
To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave Featured Events for the Week
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JUNE 27TH
8pm/$15. June 26/27/28, God of Carnage play, Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd, Nanaimo, nanaimotheatregroup.com, 250-758-7224.
1-3pm, Open House, 230 Hobbs Rd. QB. Donations welcome. Shayla, 250-6161282, Sdhuberbsc@gmail. com. Tours of the hall & trucks, first-hand experience with fire extinguishers.
LIGHTHOUSE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
SAT. JUNE 28
Jun 26-29, Lions Way, QBay. Music, workshops, camping, parking, showers & flush toilets on site. sites.google. com/site/lighthousebluegrass/, tickets@lighthousebluegrass.com
FRI. JUNE 27 OS STROKE RECOVERY 11am-1:30pm, St. Columba Presbyterian Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., PV. Bring lunch. 250-586-6766.
DINNER/SILENT AUCTION
6-9pm, Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood Ave. $40. Guest Speakers MLA Michelle Stilwell, Gerry Price & Suzan & John Jennings. Proceeds to raise awareness, education, for all. 250-5867118, suzanjennings@ shaw.ca, www.accessoceanside.com
BALLENAS GRAD ROAD CLOSURES
5pm @ Springwood Middle School. Parade travels along Despard Ave to Moilliet St, Moilliet turning right on Jensen Ave across Alberni Hwy 4A, Jensen ending at PCCC. 2 hour duration. Come & cheer! Jillian Mohr, 250 248-7308.
GRAND OPENING
1-5pm, 141 Jensen Ave E. Arts & Crafts from Van Is. Artists in attendance. Jane Davidson, 250-586-8814, parksvillegalleryofartisans@ gmail.com.
AMATEUR RADIO FIELD DAY
Jun 28/noon-29/noon, Dashwood Comm. Hall. Contest using equip. to communicate throughout North America. Public welcome! Taylor 248-4113.
New this Week! Winter’s Tale 300: Rise of an Empire Reservations: 250-248-8129
ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET
“THE MARKET IN THE PARK”
June 28
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41st ANNIVERSARY
Sat. 10am-1pm at the Errington Community Park
Live Music HAPPY PLANTING! by: Free Live Music, Cafe, Plants, Baking,
Celebrate your first day of summer vacation StarWars style at Ravensong Aquatic Centre during the everyone welcome swim. 1:30-3pm, Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-752-5014. View schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
SUNSET PADDLE
The best way to unwind after a busy day. Paddle into the glow of the setting sun, breathe deep and relax on this guided tour. 7:45-10pm, $52 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation & Parks at 250-248-3252. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation
SAT. JUNE 28
MEAT DRAW
TUE. JULY 1
SMART RECOVERY
CANADA DAY BOWSER LEGION
FORAGING FOR WILD EDIBLES 11:30am-4:30pm, 370 Crome Point Road, Bowser, Deep Bay Marine Field Station $95 (Advance Only). A foraging excursion, sampe salty-sweet Pacific Oysters & Manila Clams, on the University’s shellfish research farm. Followed by a cooking demo & shellfishthemed meal paired with Vancouver Island wines.
LEGION WEEK IN BC
COFFEE CHAT 2-4-pm, QF, Qualicum Beach Step Above. Free, Miriam Shell, shellmiriam@ gmail.com, 250 248 4512, Cohousing: Is it for you? Meet & Greet Info Session. https://www.facebook.com/ QualicumBeachCohousing
Produce, Canning, Crafters, and so much more!
COME AND SEE WHAT MAKES OUR MARKET SO SPECIAL!
ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET
11am-5pm, Family activities, live music, Ladies Auxiliary bbq, face painting, cotton candy, hay rides by tractor, a fishing game etc noon-2pm. Classic car show & shine expecting 75 vehicles this year. The Arrowsmith Pipe Band will play around/1:30pm with O Canada & formal cup cake cutting after.
SUN. JUNE 29
CORCAN-MEADOWOOD CANADA DAY PARTY
10am-1pm, Errington Community Park. Live music, café, plants, baking etc! Info: 250-586-0099. www. erringtonfarmersmarket.ca.
BROOMBUSTERS AGM 1:30pm + potluck. 2795 Grafton Ave. Coombs. 250-752-4816, www. broombusters.org. info@ broombusters.org
MON. JUNE 30 ACTING WORKSHOP June 30-July 4, with Jay Doige, 122 Fern Rd West, QB. Children 6-12 experience the world of theatre with their own imaginations. Children will paint sets, make props, & perform Info: 250-7526133, Website: www. theoldschoolhouse.org, qbtosh@shaw.ca
WED. JULY 2
HIDDEN TREASURES
QB SENIORS CARPET BOWLING
MAGNOLIA COURT SUMMER MARKET
SAT. JUNE 28
10-11:30am, meet/SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info & assistance re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Call Ray Deller, 250-714-9703 or smartrecovery@shaw.ca
WED. JULY 2 July 2 to 26, TuesSat.10am-4pm, 133 McMillan St. Opening Recep/July 4/7-9pm. DeCosmos Fine Arts Society show at the McMillan Arts Centre, www. mcmillanartscentre.com, 250-248-8185.
JUNE 28TH
3:30pm, French Creek Marine Pub. Funds supporting Navy League Cadets & Sea Cadets OS.
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
6-8:30pm, 6996 W Is. Hwy, Bowser. Food, music & wares. Musicians, food tastings. Be a vendor? Sarah Hutchison/Corrine Roby, 250-947-5231, sarahmhutchis@gmail.com.
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BEAUTIFUL PARKS IN PARKSVILLE A recent letter to the editor I wrote was critical of the City of Parksville’s parks department. I would now like to give them thanks for the hard work they have done this past four or five weeks. The park is now looking wonderful again — even the rose bed is clear of weeds and it is once more a pleasure to walk around it. MARGARET GRAY Parksville
LET B.C. VOTE ON ENBRIDGE PIPELINE
Canada’s 13th Prime Minister John Diefenbaker once said something like: dogs know best what to do with polls. A half-century later, political pundits and media mavens still put so much faith in pollsters, and the general public tend to believe what they are told. In three recent provincial elections, there have been downright failures in the polling results. In 2012, Albertans were supposed to believe that the Wild Rose Party would be an easy bet to form the new government, but Allison Redford led her Progressive Conservatives to an increased majority. Last year, an identical situation in B.C., with the dead-certain polls
selecting an NDP government, but Christy Clark’s badly-tarnished Liberals proved them completely wrong. Then, this month in Ontario, the equally-tarnished Katherine Wynne Liberals were also re-elected with an increased majority against all polling predictions. For so many months, and even years, news consumers in B.C. have been bombarded by media reports, columnists, pundits and amateur scribblers all quoting overwhelming poll numbers that the majority of British Columbians are totally against pipelines and tankers on our coast. Right after the federal government gave their tacit approval of the Enbridge pipeline, should it comply with the couple hundred conditions laid down by the National Energy Board, another poll was held. The results were underwhelming, to say the least: an even split of one-third against the pipeline and tankers; onethird for the pipeline and tankers and one third didn’t know. Alas, who is to say this poll is any more correct than previous ones. There may be a quite easy solution, if elected leaders have the will and backbone. The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) could have an identical and unambiguous question concerning pipeline and tanker safety attached to all civic ballots on November 15, and let the voters have their say. It may well
be non-binding, but we hear so often that elections are the only polls that really count. The UBCM meet every year in a bunfest for the council members to rub shoulders and swap ideas. They are usually given access to provincial and sometimes federal ministers from whom they want some kind of favours for their respective communities. What better way for the UBCM to repay their provincial and federal counterparts than by supplying them with a true poll of how British Columbians think about pipelines and tanker safety? BERNIE SMITH Parksville
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The Parksville Lawn Bowling Club would like to thank everyone for their support of our recent Sea Soil Men’s Triples Classic to aid the Oceanside Hospice Society. The generosity of the club members and the gifts donated this year, visiting players from around the Island, the community and the media helped us be successful in raising money for this very worthwhile organization. CAROL BUCYK, PARKSVILLE LAWN BOWLING CLUB Parksville
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Commencing at 11:45 with a Parade Monday, Julyam 2014 There’s no end to the trophies of wood, rock Hard to believe, but these floats were origMonday, July 1,1, 2014 July at 1, 2014 Memorial Avenue from Pharmasave toMonday, the Legion 180 Vetera and shell that I’ve lugged home, most often inally handmade by glassblowers. Down The JapaMonday, July 1, 2014 Commencing at11:45 11:45 am with a Parade Commencing at am with a Parade Monday, July 1, 2014 Commencing at 11:45 am with a Parad to a husband’s dismay; a shining nese were early in the recycling Monday, Julywith 1, 2014 Commencing at 11:45 am athe Parade Down Memorial Avenue from Pharmasave to Legion at 180 Veterans Commencing at 11:45 am with a Parade aquamarine orb, however, is still fad, and used old, melted down Avenue Down Memorial from Pharmasave to theat Legion Down Memorial from Pharmasave toafternoon the Legion 180a Commencing atAvenue 11:45 with a Parade Free entertainment all Down Memorial Avenue from Pharmasave to am the Legion at 180 Veterans Way waiting for the perfect moment to sake bottles which gave the floats Down Memorial Avenue from Pharmasave to the Legion at 180 Veterans Way Down Memorial Avenue fromOF Pharmasave to the Legion 180TO Veterans MUSIC “BENT RYMN” 1:00atPM 4:00 Way PM present itself. their blue-green colour along withDANCE TO THE Free entertainment all afternoon Free entertainment all afternoon Free entertainment all afternoon By Nancy Whelan Not having found a fishing float the air bubbles from the rapid reTHE TO NEW QUALICUM BEACH LEGION 76PM PIPE BAND DANCE THE MUSIC “BENT RYMN” 1:00 TO 4:001:00 PM PM Free entertainment all afternoon DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF “BENT RYMN” Free entertainment all afternoon Free entertainment all afternoon DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF OF “BENT RYMN” 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM doesn’t mean that I don’t have cycling process. SHARON LAFFERTY’S CLOGGERS DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF “BENT RYMN” 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM NEW QUALICUM LEGION DANCE TOQUALICUM THE MUSICTHE OF BEACH “BENT RYMN” PM TO BAND 4:00 PM 76 PIPE THENEW NEW QUALICUM LEGION 76BEACH PIPE one, though. When the cedar Most of the escaped glass floats THE BEACH LEGION 761:00 PIPE BAND DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF “BENT RYMN” 1:00 PM TO 4: THE NEW QUALICUM BEACH LEGION 76 PIPE BAND THE NEW QUALICUM BEACH LEGION 76 PIPE BAND SHARON LAFFERTY’S CLOGGERS SHARON LAFFERTY’S CLOGGERS RENDEZVOUS QUARTET chips had finally beautified that have ended up in a circular pattern SHARON LAFFERTY’S CLOGGERS SHARON LAFFERTY’S CLOGGERS SHARON LAFFERTY’S CLOGGERS particular area of the yard, I startof ocean currents in the North PaRENDEZVOUS RENDEZVOUS QUARTET THE NEW QUALICUM BEACH LEGION 76QUARTET PIPE BAND RENDEZVOUS QUARTET RENDEZVOUS QUARTET ed to rearrange the garden décor. cific Ocean. RENDEZVOUS QUARTET HOT DOGS, POP,CLOGGERS CHIPS, ETC. 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Since scarHaving not yet found any glass floats of my SPONSORED BY: BY: SPONSORED BY: SPONSORED BY: SPONSOREDCANADA’S COME and CELEBRATE city breeds desire, replicas of the original fish- own, I once settled for some home décorOUT made AND ENJOY THE FUN SPONSORED BY: SPONSORED BY: ing floats have been churned out for the tour- of the egg-shaped cedar wooden floats. ist and collectors’ market and may not be the In our lighthouse years, these wooden floats QUALICUM BEACH TOWNTOWN OF QUALICUM BEAC TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACHAND COME OUT, ENJOY THE FUN OF LEGION BRANCH 76 BEACH QUALICUM BEACHBEACH coveted ‘finds’ with an ocean voyage attached were easy to find and we made our collection LEGION BRANCH QUALICUM BEACH QUALICUM LEGION BRANCH 76 QUALICUM BEACH TOWN OF QUALICUM TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH TOWN OF to their pedigree. into a room divider between the cooking and LEGION BRANCH LEGION BRANCH 76 76 LEGIONBEACH BRANCH 76 CANADA’S BIRTHDAY! 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IN THE PARADE: Julian Telfer-Wan, 18, of Qualicum Beach, joined the War Amps float during this year’s Victoria Day parade in Victoria to pass on the vital ‘play safe/drive safe’ message. A member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) program, Telfer-Wan works to spread the message to as many children as possible. Visit www.waramps.ca for more information.
A veteran male firefighter was rushed to hospital in Comox on June 14 after suffering heat stress and fainting on site, said Steve Anderosov, Bow Horne Bay Volunteer Fire Department fire chief. Anderosov said the firefighter was responding to an oversized backyard burn in Bowser with the BHBVFD when he passed out. The department was called out at approximately 11 p.m. June 14 to Northdowne Road. The firefighter was treated at St. Joseph’s General Hospital and has since recovered. “He’s fine now,” Anderosov said last week. No other injuries were sustained due to the fire. The member belongs to both Bow Horne Bay Volunteer Fire Department and Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department. Anderosov said one week prior to the call, new fire regulations were put in place banning backyard burns.
NOTICE OF MEETING 2013 ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT Council invites all City residents to a meeting on Monday, July 7, 2014, at 6 pm in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, for the purpose of presenting the Annual Municipal Report and providing the public with an opportunity to make submissions and ask questions. The annual report includes the City’s vision, mission and corporate values, community connections and highlights, Council’s strategic focus areas, report’s on municipal services and operations, City financials and permissive tax exemptions. The Annual Municipal Report will be available for public inspection on the City’s website [Quicklinks/Reports] starting Friday, June 20, 2014, and in the administration department located at the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville BC. DEBBIE COMIS Corporate Officer
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Gerry Price on AWS and Volunteerism, Suzan and John Jennings speaking on “Paralyzed Without Warning” and special guest speaker, Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell, the parliamentary secretary for both healthy living and seniors. Access Oceanside Association is a non-profit organization that raises awareness to promote accessibility for all to live, work and play in a barrier-free environment. For more info, e-mail: Suzanjennings@shaw.ca. — Submitted by Access Oceanside Association
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Canvassers in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area surpassed their door-to-door fundraising goals in April. “I would like to thank the canvassers in the Oceanside area for an outstanding effort that resulted in a great campaign and thank the donors for their great generosity,” said local canvas organizer Hugh Baker. He wasn’t ready to release the total raised, waiting for word from head office, but said it was $20 more than their ambitious goal, which he said they never reach. “It was the most successful campaign in many years for Oceanside doorto-door donations,” he said. He said that while donations were down in a lot of areas, they were actually up 20 per cent here thanks the the “above and beyond efforts” of the canvassers and captains. He also thanked The NEWS as an important contributor to their public awareness and success. “It is wonderful to see all this goodwill come together at one time,” he concluded. Visit www.cancer.ca for more on the society.
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Brodeur added: “for people to go pub-hopping at 3 p.m. in the afternoon in Parksville? I just don’t think it’s worth it for people to do that.” Brodeur said the Rod and Gun did experiment with offering a happy hour deal shortly after the new legislation was announced — it only lasted three days and he said it “wasn’t worth it.” “The clientele it did attract wasn’t what we’re going for,” he said. “From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. who doesn’t work?” Brodeur called it “disturbing” the way the provincial government deals with liquor laws. “Nobody was asked what they thought about it (new legislation),” he said. “It was fine the way it was.” Meanwhile, the province also enacted another liquor law allowing the sale of beer and wine at farmers’ markets. The changes are supposed to “reflect the lifestyle of contemporary British Columbians,” according to Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton, who made the announcement on behalf of the provincial government Saturday from a farmers market in the lower mainland. “Being able to pick up a bottle of local wine at your local farmers’ market is one of many balanced changes that support convenience and choice for consumers and economic growth for B.C.,” she said in a statement. Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce executive director Kim Burden welcomed the changes with open arms. “Anytime you can expand the market and make more product available to consumers it’s a good thing,” said Burden, adding that before the changes came into effect there were inquires about selling alcoholic beverages at the Craig Street market he had to turn down. Burden explains manufacturers must apply directly to the farmers’ market where they wish to sell their product and then it is up to the market to decide which vintners, distillers and brewers they want at their venue. He added vendors must have their Serving It Right certification to ensure they do not sell to minors.
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Also announced Saturday was another new liquor law allowing minors into liquor-primary establishments such as pubs and Legions to accommodate families who want to dine with their underage children. Establishments must submit an application to allow minors inside, minors must be accompanied by an adult and they may only stay until 10 p.m. However, liquor-primary establishments aren’t under formal order to change their premise to accommodate youth if they don’t want to. According to a government-issued news release the changes open up “new dining options for rural communities where the number of family eateries may be limited.” President of the Parksville Legion Dave Doskoch said the new laws put the legion in an “awkward situation.” While Doskoch said the legion would be pleased to welcome children, the branch also has to follow strict gaming regulations (prohibiting minors from being in the establishment) which are in stark contrast to the new liquor regulations (encouraging minors to come to the establishment). The Parksville Legion currently offers Keno, electronic poker and pull tabs. “It’s difficult,” said Doskoch. “We applaud what they’re trying to do by making it more family-friendly but the restrictions in place certainly make it awkward for us and we aren’t sure how we can do this.” Doskoch said individual Legions will have to deal with the new legislation as they see fit. “It’s fine for us to want to have children on the premise,” he said. “But as it stands under current legislation we can’t have children in the lounge (of the Legion branch).” Doskoch said the Legion is not making any big changes in terms of their liquor license yet. “While the Legion wants to be a responsible community partner we don’t want to put the branch at risk.” he said. “We don’t anticipate anything until we have more clarity on the issue.” NP204-728 you can also download the sears catalogue ipad app.
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The new Qualicum Beach fire hall will cost around $6.5 million and the town is asking for two finalists to submit new bids, people learned at an information meeting before the regular council meeting Monday. Town staff did a three-stage tender with a request for proposal (RFP) and pre-selection process, opening bids from five approved contractors on June 17. The bids ranged from just over $7 million, down to $5.6 million, with the two lowest bidders, Knappett and Windley, both based in Nanaimo, within one per cent of each other. Director of Engineering Bob Weir said the RFP asked for a base bid, with no substitutions, so they could compare on an equal basis. Alternatives could then be sent in a separate bid, with substitutions that could reduce the cost. Along with the $5.6 million construction cost, staff estimates $200,000 in off-site costs, $300,000 sites costs and $500,000 in architec-
ture costs. Acting chief administrative officer John Marsh said the $6.5 million is absolutely everything included, right down to the furniture. He said they identified a necessary one per cent per year tax increase in 2009, which started in 2013, adding an average of $14 to property tax bills in the town. He said how to fund the project is a council decision, but the current plan is to borrow $4 million in 2014 and $1.5 million next year, adding that the town doesn’t currently have any long-term debt. According to a provincial formula, the town is allowed to have up to $3 million a year in debt payments and are only anticipating about $400,000 for the fire hall. He pointed out that to do it without debt would mean saving up for 10-15 years before they could start the project. Staff are hoping for several areas of savings and some large grants, including an application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund for $858,000, but they can’t include those in the budget until they get them. The two finalists will now re-bid on the project.
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Willie said he was “frustrated” that many of the directors who voted against the motion did not attend an earlier in-camera meeting where the issue was discussed in depth with staff. “The ones who didn’t show up (to the in-camera meeting) were the ones who voted against it (the motion),” he said insisting information from the delegates can be “skewed.” “I’m disappointed that many of the members from Nanaimo know full well they don’t
have to take anything to the RDN,” said Willie. “A special interest group from Qualicum Beach has now persuaded the RDN — they’ve effectively overruled council.” In light of the defeated motion, a new one was carried seeing the RGS amendment as submitted by the town of Qualicum Beach proceed through the regular amendment process. The board will require a consultation plan for that process.
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Rotarians in our community encourage young people to continue their education by offering a variety of scholarships and incentives. Each year the four Rotary clubs in Parksville and Qualicum Beach commit scholarship funds for students graduating from Ballenus and Kwalicum secondary schools. The Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach offers two post secondary awards, and for some twenty years these have assisted students’ who continue study in
a variety of fields. The Rotary Club of Rotary, the world organization, also Parksville AM has provided two scholar- has major scholarships which assist ships to Ballenas Secondary students pursuing careers School for several years. in certain world centres for Each scholarship is study. worth $1,200. The Ambassadorial By Norm Watts One is for an academic Scholarship program supports Rotary’s goal of buildendeavour while the other ing world understanding scholarship is for a vocational pursuit. and peace. The Rotary Club of These awards, often comQualicum Beach Sunrise pared to the Rhodes scholawards annual bursaries in arship program, support the amount of $3,000.00 to students throughout the Rosupport KSS graduates who tary world who attend uniare pursuing post-secondary vocational versities for graduate study. studies. A series of world Peace Centres has
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been established by Rotary to offer studies in peace and conflict resolution. These centres are funded by Rotarians worldwide. Students who qualify as “world peace scholars” are fully funded to attend any one of these peace centres, and graduates are often appointed to positions with world organizations, such as the UN and the World Bank, dedicated to the resolution of conflict. Local students are eligible for any one of these awards and more information is available by contacting one of our local Rotary clubs. Watch for Rotary News each month in The NEWS. E-mail Norm Watts: mnwatts@shaw.ca.
Celebrity hits Qualicum On Thursday, July 24, 2014, in partnership with Home Hardware, the Town of Qualicum Beach will welcome celebrity gardener, Mark Cullen, for An Evening of Gardening Talk. “We are very honoured to have Mr. Cullen share his knowledge with our garden-loving community,” said Toni Botehlo, Qualicum Beach arborist, and parks department foreman in a news release. As part of winning the Home Hardware Outstanding Achievement award at last fall’s National Communities in Bloom award ceremony, Mr. Cullen agreed to attend a community event of the Town’s choice. “With so many gardening enthusiasts and clubs in our community, it was felt that an opportunity for him to share his expertise with the public, would be very welcomed,” added Botelho, who is organizing the event. The event will take place at 7 p.m. on July 24 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre located at 747 Jones Street. The $5 tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at the Town Hall or the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. The Town confirmed that funds collected from ticket sales will go towards supporting a future Communities in Bloom initiative or project. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Svensen at hsvensen@qualicumbeach.com or at 250-752-6921. — Submitted by the Town of Qualicum Beach
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The Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department is holding a giant garage sale Saturday, July 12. The fundraiser will include a car wash and scrap metal collection, not including electronics. They are looking for donations of any sellable goods people would like to get rid of to help raise money for the fire hall. They ask for items to be dropped of at the hall at 230 Hobbs Road between 6-7 Thursdays. The department is also gearing up for their 30th anniversary open house on Sunday, July 27. Watch The NEWS for more details on that. — NEWS staff
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Wear your dancing shoes if you are spending Canada Day at Parksville Community Park because the Rotary Club of Parksville PM has lined up some incredible bands for the main stage entertainment. It is going to be an all music day July 1 starting at 12:30 with Brodie Dawson, followed by Ryan McMahon, Exit 51, Fine Times, JP Maurice, WiL and ending at 8:45 with the headliners Bend Sinister. If you have never seen the Vancouver indie rock band, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to check out the incredible musicians who make up the group. The Parksville show is one of their Canadian tour dates in support of the foursome’s critically acclaimed brand new studio album Animals, released in March. Since then Vancouver’s favourite prog-rockers have been playing in large and small venues across Canada capturing even more followers in their already huge fan base. Animals was recorded at Signature Sound in San Diego with Joe Marlett a two time Grammy-nominated producer who has also worked with the Foo Fighters and Queens of The Stone Age. Continuing with their affinity for infectious melodies mixed with soaring guitar and Moxon’s signature keys, the album incorporates a decade of musical styles into one album that has plenty of catchy tracks including a jazzy diddy called Fancy Pants and an energetic rock number called Teacher. To date, the band has released four studio albums, three EPs and has toured extensively across North America and Europe with the likes of Awolnation, METRIC, Hollerado, We Are Scientists, Bad Religion, Valient Thorr, Hot Hot Heat, Dragonette and Born Ruffians. Bend Sinister has been nominated for numerous awards including Sirius XM’s Best Emerging Artist and last year they won the Western Canadian Music Awards Best Rock Recording award. At the heart of Bend Sinister is singer and keyboard player Dan Moxon who started the band just after high school. See MUSICIANS, page 27
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Exit 51 takes to stage for July 1 celebrations BRENDA GOUGH News Contributor
For those who like high energy modern rock music make sure you check out Exit 51 who will be performing at 2:30 p.m. on the main stage at Parksville Community Park. Named after the highway turnoff to Parksville, the five-piece band is starting to get a reputation in these parts as a group that can fill a dance floor. Their diverse play list includes a lot of
dance music from the 90’s and newer as well as some twists on a few rock-n-roll classics. Covering the music of bands like The Black Eyed Peas, The Black Keys, The Neon Trees, The Tragically Hip, Franz Ferdinand and The Killers, the party band has a set list that includes rock and top 40 covers. For Canada Day the band has decided to include a lot more songs from some of their favourite Canadian bands includ-
ing The Northern Pikes, Matthew Good, Tom Cochrane, Alannah and SerDress forMyles Les Pick up from July 4 / 2013 ena Ryder. “We want to see lots of dancing on Canada Day. We are a high energy band and we will be playing music that gets people moving,” said Alan Messner, who plays bass for the group. Shawn Tomczyk who plays lead guitar Animal Hospital said after two Qualicum years of playing Pick up from July 4 / 2013 together they have really come a long way. “We all have unique things to offer
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Their other guitarist Jim Sinclair said they have fun taking old classics and rocking them up and said all of them share the same goals when it comes to music and that is to have fun. Especially excited to be part of the big show is drummer Aaron Hallberg. The percussionist is sharing his drum kit with a few of the other bands performing that day. Since some of the bands coming from Van-
couver want to travel light, the Parksville band has graciously allowed them to use their back line gear which will already be set up on the stage. “Lots of people have played my drums and liked them. I am happy to do whatever I can do to help them perform. Hopefully it will be a good experience for everyone,” said Hallberg.
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Members rounding out the group include guitar player Joseph Blood, bassist Matt Rhode and Jason Dana on drums. The band took its current shape in 2008 when they re-
leased the album Stories of Brothers, Tales of Lovers. Since then they have evolved through numerous styles, soaking in a wide range of influences and have become an original band that is
hard to categorize. Labeled as anything from prog to pop the guys feel most comfortable being classified as a rock group and consistently prove why they are such a musical force.
Donate by buying festive poster One of the biggest July 1 celebrations on Vancouver Island takes place in Parksville and this year’s Canada Day party will once again see hundreds of people flock to our community to show their national pride. The day of fun starts with a pancake breakfast in the Coastal Community Credit Union parking lot from 7:30 to 11 a.m. At 10 a.m. a big parade will make its way down the Island Highway from Shelly Road to Craig Street finishing at the Parksville Community Centre. New this year will be a wrist band for a suggested $5 donation that will give kids
access to a Bounce-a-Rama fun zone. Another way to help contribute to the community event is to purchase a Canada Day poster by donation. The official event posters will be signed by members of some of the bands that are performing on the main stage. To make sure you get a rock-n-roll keepsake, pre-order and pay for your poster on line and pick it up at an event during the headliner performance. Visit www.arbutusevents.ca and go to the Canada Day Poster link for more details. — NEWS Staff
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testants upload a video to the PQB News website. The public can vote on-line at www.pqbnews.com for their choice until July 31, 2014. The six highest number of on-line votes received in each age category will advance to the semi-finals. To determine the semi-finalists in each age division to perform live on August 9, as well as a finals round where the top two in each category will perform just prior to the fireworks. Contestants must reside on Vancouver Island and if selected as a semi-finalist, must be able to perform live on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Online entry forms will be available from July 1-21. The entry form will prompt contestants to upload a non-edited video of a live performance taken within the last 12 months, insert a YouTube link, submit their video by CD, SD card, USB memory stick or by email. The cost to enter Parksville Idol is $20. Once a contestant’s entry has been approved, their performance will go ‘live’ and contestants may begin gathering votes. The judges will select two additional contestants to advance to the semi-finals. The live semi-finals will take place in the Gazebo at the Parksville Community Park on Saturday, August 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For an entry form or more contest details visit www.parksvillebeachfest.ca. —NEWS Staff
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On Saturday, June 21, 2014 Paul went to be in the arms of our Saviour. Paul is survived by his grieving wife, Bev; his step-sons, Neil Wilkinson (Crystal) and Finlay Wilkinson (Johanne); step-daughter, Carrie; grandsons, Nathan, Dakoda, and Carson; granddaughters, Cassie, Alysia, and Kessandria; and his sister, Karen Walkey, her husband, Ainsley McKinnon and his nephew, Liam. A celebration of life will be held at St. Stephen’s United Church, 150 Memorial Way, Qualicum Beach on June 28 at 2 pm. Arrangements entrusted to Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre, 101-664 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, 250-594-0305.
Thomas Goodrick Wilson February 21, 1937 – June 22, 2014
Tom is survived by his wife of 58 years, Louise; children, Dean and Linda, Victor, David and Marnie, Timothy and Meghan; grandchildren, Christopher and Desiree, Michael, Justin, Christopher, Jessica and Nathan; brother, Walt; sister, Linda and their families. He was predeceased by brothers Alfred and Richard. A loving husband and father of 58 years, Tom was known for his faithfulness and devotion to the Lord and his family. Born in Vancouver, Tom moved to Powell River at a young age where he lived, worked 45 years as a steam engineer for MacMillan Bloedel, and met the love of his life, Louise. They retired to Parksville in 2006 where Tom loved his morning walks on the boardwalk with his beloved King Charles Spaniel, Misty, hockey games, and coffee with the guys. He enjoyed his garden, listening to gospel music, and time with his family. Right to the end Tom enjoyed his life to the fullest. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 27th at the Oceanside Community Church, 1420 Alberni Highway in Parksville. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Tom’s memory with a donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or Teen Challenge. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING
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HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. EXPERIENCED LINE Cooks, P/T or F/T and experienced Bartenders & Servers. Call 250-468-1735.
PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Gregg Distributors Ltd. Is Rapidly Growing! Are YOU Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?
We Want You!
Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Fax: (1)250-756-1170 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.gregg distributors.ca
PERSONAL SERVICES PSYCHICS VANCOUVER ISLAND
MEDIUM 250-792-0466 Appt’s Comox
Please join us for a
Celebration of Life
for (Nancy) Annie Hillsden Saturday, July 5 (12-4pm) at the home of Glen Hillsden, 350 Fourneau Way, Parksville th
PLACES OF WORSHIP
PLACES OF WORSHIP
God still heals and is the kindest person you’ll ever meet! Join us on Sundays
5:00pm
Hiring: Assistant Operator, Lead Hand, Supervisor OilďŹ eld = opportunity = job = income = career Recruiting rep. coming to these locations: Victoria – July 15, Nanaimo – July 16. Contact: recruitment.opsco@ensignenergy.com for details
Local Port Hardy logging company looking for logging truck drivers, log loader operators, hoe chuckers, grapple yarder operators and grade hoe operators for local work. Fax resume to 250-949-8269 TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certificate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or by fax: (250) 974-5216
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
All welcome! More info at:
NEW RESTAURANT opening soon. Looking for servers, dishwashers & prep cook. Must have serve it right & food safe. Drop off resume to 1055 W. Island Hwy. Admin Office.
www.jerichoroad-church.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED part time & Handyman - part to full time - for general maint. Apply in person with resume & references to 1055 W. Isl Hwy.
At the Salvation Army Church
on the Alberni Highway, near the Rod & Gun.
EDUCATION/TUTORING FOODSAFE course Parksville!!! July 06, 8:30am, $80. 250-203-7292. FOODSAFE!!
BANK DECLINED LOAN? WE APPROVE. Now you can get up to $3.5M business/personal consolidation loan with rate starting from 1.99% with min. of $35K. Bad credit or Bankruptsy welcome. Apply now at 1-866-249-1055
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PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
DRYWALL
GARDENING
PAINTING
APPLIANCES
FUEL/FIREWOOD
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
DRYWALL PAINTING Retextured ceilings. Call a pro, small jobs OK. 250-954-1859.
COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
GOGO 4W Scooter $500, Pace Saver 4W Scooter $500, Transporter Wheelchair $125. Good condition. 250-752-4717
M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-228-5204. POIRIER PAINTING: Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250240-3528.
Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
MEDICAL HEALTH
GARDENING
FOOT CARE in your home by certified foot care nurse. 40 years experience. Vets approved. Marg 250-954-8259.
GROWING CONCERN SERVICES
*Lawn Care. *Hedge & Shrub shaping. *Cleanups. Landscaping & garden care. *Small Haul 4x4 Dumptruck. Est. 1991. Licensed & Insured.
KIM’S PROFESSIONAL Mobile foot care nurse. Serving Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970
Call Ken cell 250-927-4769
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca
Landscaping, Gardening, Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry, Hardscapes, Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444
Irrigation; Tree Removal; Hardscapes; Design, painting & More
HANDYPERSONS
Ph: 250-586-3330 C: 778-441-2963
Serving Oceanside since 1977 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com
HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-951-4625.
COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS Computer Services
HAUL AWAY JUNK; big or small loads, garden and construction waste, garage cleanout. Call 250-240-1116.
Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay
WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Also, small engine repair. Bondable. 250-752-1639.
Call Kevin 250-240-7372 COMPUTER BUSINESS & Home Support, 30yrs IT Tech. Low rates, Seniors Discount. TLC-John, 250-594-5558.
HOME REPAIRS EXPERIENCED CARPENTER & painter. NO GST!! Call George 250-594-4407
PAINTING 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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Liven up your space with a splash of colour! Spring is here book your projects now to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310.
The Sharp Design Landscaping Group- Call 250.248.3835
OCEANSIDE Lawn & Garden. Yard clean-up, mowing, hedges, sprinkler adjustments, gutter clean-outs. (250)240-1116.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251
AUCTIONS
SMALL ENGINE REPAIRMarine, lawn mowers, weed eaters, pumps, welding. Good rates. Can pick-up and deliver. Call (250)752-2938.
No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter
CARPET CLEANING. Call Tim at 250-954-5585. Truck mounted 25 years experience.
Sales & Service.
REPAIRS
DON the HANDYMAN
CARPET CLEANING
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES
ASTONISHING PAINTING CO. Residential/Commercial/Repainting. 25 yrs. experience. Call Mike 250-248-8569
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
AUCTION. Commercial Picture Framing Equip & Inventory. July 5th, 11 AM, On Site Kelowna. (250)545-3259 doddsauction.com
PETS
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
PETS ADOPTION: 2.5 yr old female Chi-X, nervous but loves to cuddle. Lovely companion for older person. Good on leash when walking. Call Dogwood Rescue 604-926-1842. ADOPTION: NIKKO and Misty, 4 yr old ShihTzu’s. Perfect little dogs, must go together (brother and sister). Call Dogwood Rescue 604-926-1842 URGENT ADOPTION: Diva aka Dania Labrador retriever Great Dane mix, gentle giant, 4 yrs old. Ideal family pet, loves children. No cats. Can be prey driven. High energy, beautiful girl. Call Dogwood Rescue 604-926-1842.
COOMBS COUNTRY FARM U-pick raspberries only! Prepicked Strawberries, Raspberries. Blueberries available in July. 2062 Alberni Hwy, Coombs (1 mile before Coombs Market). Open: 7:30am-3:30pm, Daily. Call us 250-248-7698, 250-739-2800. coombscountryfarms@shaw.ca COOMBS COUNTRY FARM U-pick raspberries only! Prepicked Strawberries, Raspberries. Blueberries available in July. 2062 Alberni Hwy, Coombs (1 mile before Coombs Market). Open: 7:30am-3:30pm, Daily. Call us 250-248-7698, 250-739-2800. coombscountryfarms@shaw.ca
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Quality Control Supervisor Help optimize the quality and value of our timber products—Nanaimo Step into a Marketing and Distribution role with far-reaching impact as you use your technical skills to ensure our timber products are manufactured and delivered to customers according to specification. Working closely with operators and across departments, you will ensure layout, harvesting and timber processing meet quality, cost and value objectives. Additionally, you will: • determine the manufacturing specifications for each cut block • supervise scaling and grading at the dry-land-sorts • instruct operators and supervisors on product sorts and timber value • work with Sales and Marketing to maximize value and respond to market conditions. This challenging role calls for forestry-related education or a scaling licence and/or experience in the quality control field. Visit our website for more information. To apply by July 10, 2014, please direct your résumé to: opportunities@islandtimberlands.com
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ABSOLUTELY BRAND NEW: King Bed set, in factory plastic $550. (250) 591.7081
HOBBIES & CRAFTS
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com
PATIO CANOPY- 15ftx5ft. All aluminum, no rust. Baked on white finish. 3 lights. Dismantled. Excellent condition Clean. $350.call after 5 pm. 250-248-8621
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
3 DAY OPEN HOUSE/SILENT AUCTION Saturday June 28 - Monday June 30 10-6 daily
We’re auctioning our home! 1275 Station Rd. Coombs • 2.11 Acres • 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1600 sq.ft house • 1200 sq.ft shop Looking to purchase acreage? Come and browse our property. If interested, submit a written bid. Bids are not legally binding. Successful bidders will be contacted by July 4, with the option to proceed with purchase.
No dogs please!
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Start your Health Care Career in 6 months! Are You A Person Who Cares? Become A Health Care Assistant! Kamloops Needs More Care Aides! In as little as 6 months you can be qualified for this challenging and rewarding career. 100% employment rate in the past 3 years!
NEXT CLASS STARTS APRIL 28, 2014 APPLY TODAY!
“All the people I work with are impressed by the knowledge I gained through this course. You guys are amazing!!” - Senja, July 2012 Grad
Call Today For A Free Info Kit 250-372-8211 www.ThompsonCC.ca Financial Aid Available. Also Offering Pharmacy Technician, Nursing Unit Clerk, and Medical Transcription Programs
With the second-largest private timberlands holding in BC, Island Timberlands LP grows and harvests high-quality timber and other forest products in coastal British Columbia for our customers throughout the Pacific Rim. We’re proud of our team that brings a diversity of talent and a strong work ethic to achieving superior results as well as long-term sustainability for our timberlands and communities.
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We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneðts package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiðcations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle reply in conðdence to: Human Resources Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com
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BEACHCOMBER 1320 Carmel Pl. Sun. Jun 29 (9-3). Household goods, 2 dog crates, lrg/xl. 10 x 10 dog kennel, 5th wheel hitch & more. BOWSERMULTI-FAMILY Bovanis & Gladys Rd. Sat, June 28, 8-1. Retro poppy red Range, Brother Word processor, something for everyone. Columbia Beach-1766 Admiral Tryon Blvd. Sat (8-4). Rain or Shine. Household, tools etc. DASHWOOD 3800 West Isl. Hwy. Jun 28 (8-1). Downsizing, lots of goodies, fabrics etc HILLIERS 849 Hilliers Rd (off Hwy 4). June 28 & 29 (9-1). Books, & cookbooks, household, + size ladies clothes, collectable’s & more. NANOOSE BAY- 1856 Craig Dr, Sat, June 28, 9-2pm. Variety of good stuff! Parksville-125 Hamilton Cres Sat(8-2) Household goods, treasures,collectibles, quality clothing, dresser’s, new fabric. Parksville - 386 Craig St. Sat June 28, (8-12). Multi-Family Parksville- 445 Fourneau Wy. Huge garage sale in huge dry garage. Rain or shine. So much stuff, everything must go. House & garden decor, plants & pots, bed frame, construction stuff & tools, ceramic tiles, canning stuff, camping stuff, tents, pictures, lawnmower, kids toys, bike, jacket, crafts, sofa, window blinds, & much more. Sat (8am-4pm) Sun & Mon (8-2) Parksville - 560 Hirst Ave W. (Sat)9-3. Air conditioner, furniture, clothes, reno items, misc. Parksville- 941 Ballenas (San Pariel) HUGE MULTI FAMILY ALL QUALITY ITEMS. Sat (8-1) Antiques, tools, furniture, pine hutch, golf, reception desk from spa, industrial flooring, kids stuff, scrapbooking, lots more. NO EARLY BIRDS! Q.B. EAGLECREST: 1040 Wood Duck Plc., Sat., June 28th, 9am-4pm. 2 family moving sale; furniture, misc, etc...
PARKSVILLE- Giant G-S in the house, all Saturdays, 9-3, June & July, from Temple Store on Bay, follow signs to 337 Willow St. Honda CRX. PARKSVILLE - Pharmasave parking lot- 281 E. Island Hwy. Find plenty “o” treasures at our Garage Sale & help us support “Boat for Hope (variety) QUALICUM 1063 Cresc June 28 (8-1). sale. Tools, treadmill, table, computer desk, swing, puzzles & more.
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Qualicum - 350 Garrett Rd. Sat (8:30-1) Garden stuff, antiques, cameras, & much more QUALICUM 441 Memorial Ave Jun 27 & 28. 350’ 2 x 10, power tools, light fixtures, lamps, antique ranch phone plus lots of more items. Qualicum - 71 Hilliers Rd. (off Rupert Rd.) Huge Multi Family Garage Sale. Sailboat, truck, axles, dining room set. Something for everyone. Sat (8-2) QUALICUM BEACH: 760 Berwick Rd., South., Sat., June 28th and Sun., June 29th (82pm). Octagon oak dining table with leaf and 6 chairs, construction tools and supplies, wire shelving, garden stuff, hot tub (for parts) and lots more! QUALICUM BEACH: Estate Sale; 123 Sixth St. East., Sunday - Monday June 30th & 31st from 8am-3pm Sale is indoors; Tools, kitchen & household items, plants, office supplies, some furnishings, electric fireplace, entertainment unit, wardrobe and more. QUALICUM Beach Garage Sale 3872 Island Highway West Saturday June 28 & Sunday June 29 8AM-3PM, early birds welcome. QUALICUM BEACH- Moving Sale! 809 Memorial Ave (off the back lane) Sat, June 28, 8-2pm. Furniture, household and Christmas items, sport memorabilia, garden tools & much more!
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RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
MARINE
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
HOMES FOR RENT
SUITES, UPPER
AUTO FINANCING
BOATS
WANTED ARBUTUS fire wood. One full cord. Call Bill at 250-468-9063.
CHURCH RD 1 bdrm suite, private, quiet, Wembley area, avail now. 250-937-2700
REAL ESTATE
PARKSVILLE: (3 mins from)2 bdrm+ office, older home. Electric heat, oil furnace. Cat ok, no parties, N/S. Ref’s req’d. $700/mo. Avail. July 1. Call Kathy (250)951-9886.
LOTS
OFFICE/RETAIL
PARKSVILLE 1473 Sunrise Dr. Lrg ocean view, storm, sanitary sewer, & water serv. installed w/permits on lot. $175,000. Ph 250-248-7578
OFFICE SPACE, Downtown Qualicum. Bright, professional. Ground floor, includes shared reception. Busy location. Avail. now. Call (250)2486440 for more info & to view.
HOUSE WANTED. Contractor specializing in home renos will renovate/upgrade your home in exchange for tenancy. Call 250-240-8755.
RENTALS
WANTED TO RENT
PARKSVILLE- TOTALLY reno’d, ocean view, 2 bdrm apt. Free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Quiet tenants need only apply! Refs req’d. Available July 1. $950. Call 250-248-3350. QUALICUM- 1 bdrm apt w/ocean view, parking at the door. $700/mo inclds heat, lights, water. Available now. Call 250-752-3333.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES QUALICUM- COZY, clean 2bdrm suite in SxS duplex, minutes from Qualicum Beach. Country setting, N/P. $750/mo. utils not incld. July 1st. Call (250)752-6098, (250)954-8847
HOMES FOR RENT 2 bed 1.5 bath Qualicum Beach rancher $1250. Available end June. N/s, small pet. 250-594-9878
22’ CATALINA (C/22)- 1984. sleeps 4, including: swing keel w/winch and all sails (Dacron), spinnaker w/pole, stainless alcohol stove, Potpourrie short wave radio and depth sounder, compass, bilge pump, life jackets, paddles. Comes with new custom built Roadrunner trailer w/brakes, Volvo Penta long shaft outboard motor. $6500 obo. Call (250)7578688 after 6pm or 780-9164218 cell.
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RV PADS
APARTMENT/CONDO
COOMBS- Long term RV pad in small adult oriented site. $400+ metered hydro, inclds basic cable, storage shed. Fenced. Available July 1. 250586-1372 or 250-954-8981.
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2004 Volkswagen TouaregBeige, V8, All-wheel drive Volkswagen Touareg, leather interior, auto transmission, VW trailer package for towing, newer brakes & tire sensors, extremely well maintained clean vehicle, amazing safe ride in all conditions, heated seats, censored wipers, air, amazing sound system, plus many more extras. Locally purchased and serviced. Reduced to $11,500. Call John 250-816-7368.
SECURE YOUR Spacious RV pad on a nature park-like property near Parksville. $440./mo inclds utils - before the summer crunch. (250)927-5623.
STORAGE MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.
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Royals aim high after weekend wins The Royals have struggled but now sit at 9-22 and will be making a push for the post season
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It was a positive weekend for the Parksville Royals, who earned two wins out of a possible four at home to keep the playoffs in reach. The team is now 9–22 on the season, 16.5 games out of first place, no longer at the bottom of the standings in the B.C. Premier Baseball League. “If we keep playing the way we know we can play, we will be in the playoffs,” said head coach Dave Wallace after the weekend. “We’ve been out-hitting teams all season and if our pitching continues to improve, there’s no reason why we can’t make the playoffs. We’ve shown that we’re a good team every now and again and we just need to continue that trend.” Putting everything together for their two wins, the Royals looked solid in all aspects as they took one game each in convincing fashion against the Abbotsford Cardinals and White Rock Tritons. Against the Cardinals the
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The Royals were back at practice ahead of this weekend’s games against the Coquitlam Reds.
Royals dropped game one 1–0 and won game two 8–3. Pitching was solid all weekend with Keller Anderson going seven strong innings in game one on Saturday while Colton Tuka and
Adam McKillican combined to hold the Cardinals to just three runs in game two. Owen Kelly continued the strong pitching Sunday in game one, going the distance in the
8-3 win over White Rock, but Josh Anderson, from Nanoose Bay, had a rough game two against the Tritons as the Royals fell 9–6. “I thought that our pitching
was real good all weekend, real good,” Wallace said. “Our bats have been the most consistent thing for us this season and we continued to hit the ball well.” Nanoose Bay’s Justin Dieleman had a good weekend at the plate, including a 4–4 effort in the second game against the Cardinals. Dieleman also had five RBI’s over the weekend and finished the weekend with a .500 batting average. “I was seeing the ball pretty good all weekend, it looked like a beach ball out there,” Dieleman said. “Some days it’s like that and then other times it looks like a golf ball. We had a bit of a rough patch there but getting the split on the weekend was good and hopefully we can keep it up to push towards the playoffs.” The Royals are on the mainland this weekend with a double header against the Coquitlam Reds Sunday. Canada Day will see the Royals hosting a double header against the Victoria Mariners at home at Inouye–Wallace Field, first pitch at noon.
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QB’s LaCouvee headed to University of Boston T YSON TAYLOR
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Another local hockey talent will be taking his game south of the border at the university level this year as Connor LaCouvee has committed to the University of Boston. LaCouvee, a 20-year-old from Qualicum Beach, was a member of the BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs last season and did pretty much everything he could except score goals to help backstop his team in to the BCHL playoffs. LaCouvee put up some big numbers in between the pipes for the Bulldogs. In the 2013–14 season, LaCouvee led the BCHL in shutouts (four), was tied for fourth in the league in wins (23) and
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passed, I knew I wasn’t going to be going anywhere.” It turned out to be the move that both the Bulldogs and LaCouvee were happy with, as the Bulldogs went on a tear with LaCouvee standing on his head every night the team made the playoffs. “It was a great year all in all. Getting there and being able to help turn things around with the team was huge,” LaCouvee said. “It was pretty tough at the start with the losing and practices weren’t that fun but we all stuck with it and turned it around to make the playoffs.” LaCouvee heads to Boston this Saturday to take part in a summer semester and joins the group of freshman coming
to the Boston University Terriers hockey program for the upcoming season. “It’s gonna be good, getting in there early and meeting the teammates,” LaCouvee said. “I think it will help out in terms of building a bond with the guys and give us a leg up before the season starts. I’m really excited about being able to continue hockey at the University level and being able to play at Boston University was something that I had been working hard for.” With the hard work ethic he’s shown, LaCouvee will be looking to continue to impress those watching, including the pro scouts who will be keeping an eye out for the talented goalie who set the BCHL on fire in the last half of the 2013–14 season.
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B.C. SUMMER GAMES
Local excited heading to B.C. Games Serena Woolnough will join 2,900 competitors, age 10-19 for games in Nanaimo July 17-20 T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
Serena Woolnough is on her way to the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo to compete in the hammer throw competition. At just 14 years old, this marks the first time that Woolnough will be competing at the games. Woolnough, who lives in Coombs by way of Calgary, Alberta, just finished her Grade 8 year at Qualicum Beach Middle School and is yet to choose which high school she’s going to attend. High school choices aside, she’s gearing up for the B.C. Summer Games, training hard to improve her form and technique for the hammer throw event. “I’m very excited. Being able to meet new people and having the chance to compete is going to be good,” Woolnough said. “It’s a
once in a lifetime opportunity so I think that the entire experience is going to be fun.” Having started practicing the hammer throw two years ago, Woolnough also participates in the discus and shot–put, but prefers the hammer throw. A mark of 34 meters-plus in a meet was her personal best and she’ll be looking to improve on that mark at the Summer Games. “I’ve had a 40 meter score, that wasn’t in a meet before, so I can get it out there,” Woolnough said. “I just want to do well and enjoy myself there. It’s going to be a lot of fun.” More than 2,900 competitors age 10 to 19 and nearly 1,000 coaches and officials will take part in the 29th annual B.C. Summer Games in and around Nanaimo from July 17-20, competing in 19 sports.
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Serena Woolnough is preparing for the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo. The Summer Games run from July 17-20.
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The RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship will once again have a qualifier taking place here in Qualicum Beach. Last year saw two competitors from Vancouver Island head to the world’s in Mesquite, Nevada. Matt Leslie and Jesse Peterson qualified in the two available spots to participate in the world’s with Leslie finishing in the top 24 overall. This year’s event will take place from July 4 to July 6 at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort.
Qualifying will run on July 4 and 5 (Friday and Saturday) with the regional final taking place on Sunday, starting at 9 a.m. The top four hitters from each qualifier, six in all, will earn a spot in Sunday’s double elimination format final. There will be two spots up for grabs in the open division at the World Long Drive Championship, which is going to be held from September 20–27. For more information, be sure to check out www.longdrivers. com on this and all the other qualifying events going on.
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Alberta team back for more T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
The Arrowsmith Cricket Club will be playing host to the Alberta Cricket Federation this Saturday at the Qualicum Beach Community Park. This marks the fourth year in a row that the team from Alberta has made it’s way to the Island, touring all across B.C. on their annual trip. Game time is noon on Saturday and spectators are more than welcome to come on out and enjoy the match. The Arrowsmith team, made up of players from Nanaimo to Courtenay, has been practicing every Wednesday evening, working on their game and preparing for their season. Anyone looking to try it out is more than welcome to come out for a practice, LISSA ALEXANDER PHOTO Wednesday’s from 5:30 to 7 p.m. KICKS FOR KALE: A good time was had by all at the second annual Soccer Solstice six-a-side fund and awareness raiser for For more information, call Luke Downs the Kwalikum Secondary food garden program. Contact Madeleine Dwyer for more information on the garden at 250-2406236, madeleinedwyer@gmail.com or check www.facebook.com/kssfoodgardens. at 250-752-3161.
MINOR HOCKEY
Mike Squire awarded B.C. coach of the year T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
The 95th B.C. Hockey awards banquet saw nine awards being handed out this past weekend, one of which went to Oceanside Minor Hockey’s Mike Squire
for coach of the year. Squire has been one of the driving forces behind female hockey in Oceanside, thanks to his coaching, mentoring and support of the game. He was awarded the coach of the
year for his work this past year with two teams. As the head coach of the Oceanside Icebreakers female peewee team, Squire helped guide the girls to the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association (VI-
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Miata for life continued from page B5
It’s hard not to smile on the undulating roads of Vermont, which are lined with trees, houses, fields and topped off with a bovine scent! Then there is what is called “The Notch.” A mountain road where emaciated limbs of indigenous trees look like they’re reaching out and trying to touch the cars. Boulders are scattered and the path is paved around it. The intermittent obstacles would likely be the outcome of two Greek gods having a rock fight. You would have to have superhuman strength to move them. The sinuous and slender road is a hoot to drive through especially with no one in front of you. The occasional crackling on the CB radios frequently is overpowered by instructions from the leader. Like a mother duck summoning her young, we followed in order. We stuck together and took in some breathtaking scenery of New England. Scenery aside, what was the most interesting to breathe in was the enthusiasm and energy of the Miata owners. Liz Burns has “Miatatude” stickered across her
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LS/1LT (1SA/MH8), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD (1SA), 2014 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD (1SA) equipped as described. Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. See dealer for details. *Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 3, 2014 and June 30, 2014. Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD Pickups and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban models, excluding Chevrolet Corvette, at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer administration fee, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. ≠0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank or RBC Royal Bank for 36/60 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sonic, Malibu/Cruze (excl Diesel), Camaro (excl Z28). Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $278/$167 for 36/60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. ‡0.9%/2.9%/0.9% for 48 month lease available on all 2014 Cruze (excl Diesel)/2014 Equinox/2014 Trax based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Equinox LS FWD/2014 Trax LS FWD lease pricing including Freight and Air Tax is $19,679/$25,801/$19,436 at 0.9%/2.9%/0.9% APR, with $600/$2,400/$2,050 down payment, bi-weekly payments are $99/$139/$99 for 48 months. Total obligation is $10,913/$16,977/$12,408 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,284/$10,949/$7,509. ‡‡0% for 36 month lease available on 2014 Cruze (excl. Diesel) , Sonic, Malibu, Impala, Trax, or Encore based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. ¥$1,500/$500 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Cruze LT/Equinox LS and has been applied to the offer. †$500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers, and is applicable to retail customers only. An additional $1,350 manufacturer to dealer cash delivery credit has been applied to the cash purchase offer. Other credits available on select models. Offer ends June 30, 2014. >Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. *^U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. xComparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ++Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. <> Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded all Equinox models the 2014 Top Safety Pick Award. Equinox LTZ model awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick + Award. ^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ><$750 credit available ailable to 2014 Cruze 1LS and has been applied to offer. See dealer for details.
The 2014 Honda Odyssey is ready to take you on your next big messy adventure with the kids and it can help you clean up too. The van features the world’s first in-car vacuum system called the HondaVac. It comes complete with a replaceable filter, canister bag, nozzle accessories, and a hose capable of reaching the front seats. But before we get into an interior clean-up, let’s cast an eye over the vehicle’s exterior looks. It has a stylish hood that sweeps down towards the grille. The headlights are angled up and back giving the profile a sculpted look. Honda refers to the overall design as a lightning bolt. Not only does it provide an exclusive appearance, but also adds increased visibility for third row passengers. Very nice interior, everything laid out nicely.
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Discover the trails of Parksville Qualicum Beach! Sponsored by Outsider Adventures Inc. and Island Cycle Parksville
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ber of points, all of which have their own There is something about being around merits. I have entered from Allsbrook and water. It adds an attractive element to any Middlegate Road, both in Errington, Maroutdoor recreation in terms of sound, sight tindale Road near the orange Englishman and the smells it can lift from the surfacRiver Bridge in Parksville and by crossing es it touches. Of course, in this part of the the suspension bridge from the Top Bridge world, we get plenty of opportunity to exMountain Bike Park near the weigh-scale perience water’s less popular contribution on the Inland Highway. The one thing I do is to set my sights on in the form of rain. That rain, if it is falling, two distinctive points within the park and is no reason to stay indoors as lightweight maintain awareness of my position relative waterproofs demonstrate money well spent to these; One is the little fish breeding cabin to allow enjoyment of the area’s parks, trails from where the spawning channel that feeds and even sidewalks throughout the year. into the river is stocked, and the other is the The rain also provides beautiful, verdant information board situated near the river at scenery that can be accessed straight from around the midway point of the park, exthe door or parking lot, and its accumulaactly where the hydro lines cross the river. tion gathers into ponds, lakes, streams and The layout of the park is generally linear, rivers that augment walks and bike rides with both a gravel service road and a main both on and off road. At this time of year we trail following South-West to North-East, are looking forward to drier days and clear parallel to the meandering route of the rivskies as opposed to low clouds, so our interer. There are numerous side trails heading actions with water become a matter of our down to the river, and it is worth noting that choice to enjoy them instead of suffering at spawning channels, small streams, islands nature’s whim. and splits in the river that come and go with The mountain ridges that form a backvarying water levels can lead to previously drop to Oceanside provide a watershed for visited areas appearing quite unfamiliar. snow melt and the wetter months’ precipiOne thing that does stay the same is the tation, channeling run-off into valleys that beautiful backdrop to any walk or ride in have been carved deep by millions of years’ this park. This includes second and third erosion as they direct our rivers’ contents PHOTO BY GRAEME COPP growth trees, some of which are genuinely from skyline to ocean. Looking to the East- Riverside walks can offer a new perspective on familiar landimpressive in size, spectacular clay banks, ern side of the Arrowsmith Massif, a distinct marks. the rich, green understory and the wildlife cleft in the rugged horizon indicates the path of the Englishman River as it tumbles, roars As a member of the local Search and Rescue group, that inhabits the area. While there will always be and flows on its descent to the shore. This water- I can assure you that a significant number of res- more evidence of animal life than actual sightings, course is such a significant and attractive feature cues have come from this area, almost all of which regular visitors will doubtless be rewarded. Pools, that it is a defining feature for a number of parks, were the un-necessary result of poor planning and some of which have been created for fish habitat trail systems and other recreational destinations. mistaken assumptions. Choosing and sticking to a enhancement or to assist with drainage, are home One of this river’s most easily enjoyed venues is En- simple route, perhaps based on the easily accessed to beavers, and regular human visitors make these glishman River Regional Park. The land for this 207 maps provided from the Regional District of Nanai- residents less timid than in many locations. My last visit to the trails here gave me my most sustained hectare park was acquired in 2005 as a result of ex- mo, makes staying on track easy. tensive partnership efforts by the Regional District With each visit confidence and competence will view yet of this iconic creature. Do bear in mind that water always brings danof Nanaimo, The Nature Trust of BC, Ducks Unlim- grow, allowing further discovery of the treasure ited Canada, the Nature Conservancy of Canada trove of trails, channels and riverbank beaches. On ger so stay safe if you or anyone you are responsiand the Province of BC. A variety of access points the subject of treasure, the park is host to around ble for is in or near the river. There is a good reaand surface treatments offer almost anyone a num- 20 geocache sites, hidden at points with some kind son that this stretch of The Englishman River is a ber of options to enjoy the ambience of the area. of distinctive feature. These provide great fun and regular venue for rescue training. Having said that, Note that this Regional Park is distinct from the a worthwhile and rewarding challenge for those both trails and river offer great rewards for a short Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, which is looking to practice their gps skills, swap trinkets excursion and, while many thousands of people several kilometres away and does not share a com- with anonymous fellow enthusiasts and add to enjoy this setting every year, many locals have no mon trail network. This often causes confusion with their personal lists of caches discovered. Count on idea that such beauty is available to them just a few tourists, those new to the area and with locals ven- covering around 7 km if you’d like to walk the park strides away from a number of convenient parking turing into one park or the other, expecting them to end to end, but bear in mind that there are proba- spots. More photos from this trip and other trail feabe connected and wrongly assuming that the com- bly closer to 25km to explore if you make use all of tures on Outsider Adventures’ Trails Page – www. bination of trails and riverbank will see them safely the rough singletrack trails, gravel roads and wide, outsideradventures.com and on Outsider Advenable to find a familiar point to re-orient themselves. chipped footpaths. Access is possible from a num- tures’ Facebook page. NEWS Contributor
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Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Carry a whistle, especially as bears often frequent areas like this. Comfortable sports footwear, suitable for light trails is recommended. A snack and a drink, as well as something to sit on, is a good idea. Carry a small 1st Aid kit and any medication that may be required. Let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to return, or leave a route plan on your vehicle. If visiting in the late afternoon or evening bring a flashlight or headlamp.
Getting there: Allsbrook Road- From Hwy 4a turn onto Bellevue Road and turn left onto Allsbrook Road. Follow Allsbrook Road to the end. Park clear of the gates or, during hours when gate on Left is open, follow gravel road to lower parking lot. Martindale Road- Turn off Island Highway onto Martindale Road near orange bridge. Follow Martindale Road as it turns Left just after Brigadoon Golf Club and all the way to the end. Park considerately and access trailhead by turning Right up the hill immediately after entering treed driveway immediately ahead. Middlegate RoadHeading Eastbound on Grafton Ave. turn Right onto Leffler Road then Left onto Middlegate Road. Follow Middlegate to the end and park considerately. As you face the road end, look for the small trail dropping downhill to your Right. Follow this towards the river then turn Left to head into the park trails. Note your route carefully as this is the most difficult trailhead to find your way back to.
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We’ve all seen them and thought “What are they trying to achieve?” You know the rooms that have so many cushions in them that the item of furniture they are trying to decorate becomes lost in a sea of padded softness! Styling a property is all about using colour, tone and texture to the best effect to create a space buyers love, but there are times when people go too far and completely overdo it. We use pillows to amplify a colour selection for a room or to reflect seasons. They round out a piece of furniture such as a chair, sofa or bed and help people envision a lifestyle in the property through soft furnishing. But how do you use cush-
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ions and how many is too many? Well the obvious answer is if you cannot use the piece of furniture due to the overload of pillow placement, you need to step away. Overloading a space and not leaving room for living on the furniture is breaking one of the cardinal rules. You need to compliment the piece of furniture you
are adorning, but not overwhelm it. Symmetry is important, but so is an injection of texture and tone from complimentary cushions. You need not go for five of the same cushions to style a sofa as it will look bland and uninteresting, but create a diverse look that draws in feature colours from around the room. Matching it to artwork, wall colours or accessories creates a welcoming flow in the room. With sofas in general, odd numbers work better than evens. Be mindful not to use cushions that match the sofa or linen identically, create more interest by going a few tones up or down the colour spectrum to set them apart. Cushions break down hard modern lines in a contem-
porary home but also add life to older darker properties. Beds in particular can be overwhelmed by the unnecessary accumulation of cushions. A bed needs to look inviting, but if you have a stack of cushions and pillows that almost touch the end of the bed; you will need to head to bed an hour early to remove the items before you can get in it. It’s not realistic so avoid this look completely. Softer, more neutral cushions work better in the bedroom creating a more relaxing and romantic feel. The big tip for home sellers buying up cushions is don’t buy cheap, badly filled cushions, they will never sit right or look plump and inviting. My favourite cushions
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are down filled with zippers. Zippers allow you to change out your covers with each season or mood. Avoid at all costs giving the cushion the karate chop cat’s ears look by walloping the cushion in the top centre, it looks just plain weird. I find the best place to shop for cushions is at Sweet Dreams Bed & Bath Shop in Qualicum Beach or Homesense in Nanaimo or Courtenay. Do you know it takes 23 cushions to stage a house? Nest is a column by Vicki Lerch from Sold On Staging about home staging, redesign, and home related topics. If you have questions about home staging or redesign, send them to vicki@ soldonstaging.ca
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• Open and Spacious,1043 Sqft, 2 bdrm, 1 bath homestead. • Vaulted ceilings with 7 skylights. Fabulous location. • Fully fenced, with fruit trees and garden space. • Alternative energy system includes 4 solar panels, generator and more.
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Walk to Downtown from any of these 3 homes 207-750 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach - $200,000
1299 Sunrise Drive, French Creek $379,000
895 Bouman Place, French Creek $394,900
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms one owner home
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• Sprawling, almost 2000 sq. ft. rancher on crawl • 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, family, living and formal dining room • Large .43 acre landscaped lot, detached shop and RV parking
Centrally located 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher Hardwood floors and granite throughout Heat pump and 3D electric fireplace Loads of RV parking / Fully fenced
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309-309 Morison Avenue, Parksville - $209,900 3-3199 Brooklin Lane, Hilliers $179,000
130 Hamilton Ave, Parksville $369,000
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FABULOUS QUALITY EXTRAS
2848 sqft 2 bedrm w/luxurious upgrades & finished WO lower level Great room w/OH ceilings & gas FP, sound system w/TV & speakers Kitchen w/wood cabinets/granite CTs/nook, captivating Master Suite Deck/patio, lower lvl: ensuited Bedroom, Family Room w/full wet bar
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WALK TO RED GAP SHOPPING
$55,000
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Independently Owned and Operated
Ian Lindsay
Personal Real Estate Corporation
250.248.1071
Happy Canada Day
1.888.243.1071
11 - 1050 BOWLBY ROAD
Frank Fairley
www.ianlindsay.ca ian@ianlindsay.ca
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4-570 CRESENT ROAD
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$465,000
420-1600 Stroulger Road, Nanoose Bay
$409,900
• Well cared for mobile home w/beautifully landscaped & private, fenced yard • Best location at the end of the park beside a lovely treed area & is very private • 2 bdrms, 2 full baths, soaker tub, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, oak cabinets
2-447 PYM STREET
$310,000
• Ocean view, 1344 sq. ft. 2 bdrm unit in “Crescent Gardens” • Open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, fireplace, double carport • New appliances, flooring, light fixtures, baseboards, paint
4544 MAPLE GUARD DRIVE
$314,900
OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, June 28 11:00am - 1:00pm
Charming 3 bedroom Qualicum Beach one level home on lovely sunny lot. Small guest room with bath plus workshop building. Walking distance to town, shops, and golf course.
Waterfront condo in Pacific Shores Resort Area with magnificent ocean and mountain views. Over 1300 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 fireplaces. Second bedroom designed as “lock off” suite for added flexibility.
1301 Oceanside Drive, Qualicum Beach
1145 Spider Lake Road, Qualicum Beach
$323,000
2 Bedroom crawlspace rancher in Oceanside. Kitchen, family room opens to backyard. Small lot community, walk to beach, close to golf- Great value! 210 Cameron Street, Parksville
$348,800
• Beautiful, west coast designed, Wembley Lane town home • Lovely 1,265 sqft home features 2 spacious bedrms, 2 full baths • Large living room w/electric fireplace, large dining area
• Three bedroom home on a quiet, private, 1/2 acre treed lot. • 1241 sq. ft. home, lovingly updated w/new kitchen & bathrms. • New hardwood flooring in lvg room, kitchen, dining area & bdrm
916 MULHOLLAND DRIVE
3974 BOVANIS ROAD
$329,000
$699,900
Rural acreage within walking distance to Spider Lake. Comfy 3 bedroom rancher, separate 749 sqft guest suite and 490 sqft studio area, plus Massive 1400 sq ft workshop and additional RV parking for all your toys. A must see! 2375 Arbutus Crescent, Nanoose Bay
• Tastefully appointed 1692 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher • Bright white kitchen, eating area, living room w/woodstove • Family rm w/gas fireplace & skylight, double garage w/storage
• Custom 3 bdrm home. Kitchen w/island & pantry, vaulted ceiling in lvgrm • Main bath w/separate shower, soaker tub, glass block window, full ensuite • Woodstove, den, 2 full bathrms. Separate cottage w/full bathrm, RV dump
819 PATRICK DRIVE
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$367,000
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108 DENMAN DRIVE
Very sharp, beautifully maintained 3 bedroom rancher with expanded parking. Private, outdoor living room, landscaped gardens. Minutes to shops, beaches, marina & golf.
South facing 3 level home on private, treed, ½ acre lot. Over 2800 sq ft plus large deck to enjoy on the south side. Recent upgrades, quiet location, close to golf and marina.
842 Barclay Crescent N, French Creek
566 Nootka Road, Qualicum Beach
$159,900
$349,000
$499,000
$447,900
• Quality, 1839 sq. ft., 3 bedrm rancher, heated crawl, fenced backyard • Maple kitchen, SS appliances, Russian oak hardwood & bamboo flooring • Heat pump, HRV system, BI vacuum, sani dump & power for RV pad
1490 SUNRISE DRIVE
$487,000
• Renovated 2700sq. main level entry home w/2 bedrm suite. • New maple kitchen w/5 burner gas stove, new roof, new floors • New garage door & awning on deck. Large deck w/ocean view
• Spacious, updated, 4 Bedroom, 4 bath, 2256 sq. ft rancher • Updates: windows, addition, plumbing, wood stove, etc • South facing back yard w/large patio, fruit trees RV parking
511 DOGLEG CLOSE
1387 WARD ROAD
$529,000
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Immaculate family home featuring 4 bedrooms, family room and huge bonus room. Private 79 x 175 lot, expansive patio, RV parking. Great Qualicum Woods location, no renovations required- simply move in and enjoy!
502-3555 Outrigger Road, Nanoose Bay
28 Ponderosa Drive, Parksville
$199,000
Waterfront condo with gorgeous ocean views. 5th floor furnished unit overlooking the Schooner Cove Marina. Secured parking, close to Fairwinds Golf Course.
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• 5.86 beautiful acres with lovely fence pasture area • 2 large homes, mobile home and carriage home • Includes a 20’ x 22’ workshop/garage
26-1059 TANGLEWOOD PLACE
868 GAETJEN STREET
$619,000
$1,585,000
$434,900
3 bedroom custom built crawl space rancher designed with easy living in mind. Extensive patio, coffered ceilings. Great neighbourhood, near schools and shopping.
• Beautiful ocean view condo on the amazing Rathtrevor Beach • Tanglewood, the ultimate, luxurious vacation home, • Vaulted ceilings, hardwd flrs, granite counters & fabulous bathrms.
• SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT HOME! custom built • .49 acre lot, Gourmet kitchen w/cherry wood cabinets, wine cellar • SS appliances, granite counter tops, baker’s island w/breakfast bar
View on VIRTUAL TOUR: www.nancybolch.ca Recipient of Sales award for the TOP 100 REALTORS IN RE/MAX Western Canada
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Peligren
sales@timpeligren.com 1695 Nahmint Road $439,900
1731 Dar’s Place $314,400
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Brenda
250-248-8371
Direct: 250-228-5558
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1759 Martini $289,000
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1670 Meadowood $648,000
• 2 bedrooms up and 2 bedroom suite below • 20 X 20 deck with ocean glimpse and southern exposure • 12’ X 24 ‘ storage unit • Underground sprinkler system
1680 Peligren Place $298,000
Nicolls
A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.
Personal Real Estate Corporation
124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE OFFICE: 250-248-2488
3381 Fyfe Rd, Qualicum Beach
• 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure
Great Starter on 1.5 Acres
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1600 Farrah’s Way $99,000
• Established vineyard, trout pond • Ocean & mountain views • Cleared & levelled building site • 36’x36’ shop already built • 3.18 acre MLS # 308194
5 ACRES - Little Qualicum $174,900
• Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • .34 acres
18 Acre River Front $238,900
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• Panoramic ocean view property • Allows for 2 homes • Many trails in the area
• 2 homes allowed • End of road • 12’ x 24’ storage unit • Southern exposure
Find the property you have been searching for at: www.timpeligren.com
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960 sq ft up, with 785 sq ft down ready for your ideas! Laminate floors, bright kitchen, cozy woodstove Improvements incl sunroom addition & hardi board exterior New eaves troughs, upgraded electrical, 3 yr HW tank Fenced garden area, Acreage slopes to creek & little bridge
Patio Home 1,465 - 1,500 sq. ft.
Features all the living space on the ground oor Price from $389,000
Loft Home 1,435 - 1,735 sq. ft.
Features ground oor entry with all the living space on the second oor Price from $349,000
• Flexible 2 bedroom & den oor plans • Heated crawl space and garage • Superior exterior and interior nishes • High efficiency gas forced air heating • Tankless hot water on demand • Energy star windows • Strata fees $119 per month
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2 offices serving Oceanside... 1 professional team of realtors! Parksville @250.248.8371 or Qualicum Beach @ 250.752.3375 1.888.954.4433
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1960 sq ft w/ loft area for library/office/hobby/exercise room Forest views overlooking Morningstar Golf Course Master BR, 4 pc ensuite w/soaker tub & shower Open & covered patio, with natural gas for BBQ
Brenda Nicolls*
$335,000
1052 SABINE ROAD
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$379,000
Qualicum Woods Westcoast renovated beauty 2146 sq ft on 3 levels with 4 beds/3 baths Gorgeous outdoor garden & deck areas Detached studio/workshop
Sue Tompkins
1935 sq ft 2 storey main level entry 4 bedrooms/3 bath Private setting on .46 acre Water feature, veg. garden area Mountain views, RV parking
$285,000
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1785 DUNWURKIN WAY
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1663 sq.ft. 3 bdrm / 2 bath rancher on 150 ft. deep lot RV parking or detached carriage house Luxurious master suite features soaker tub/glass shower Open plan with extra large covered outdoor living area
$449,500 John Barnum $419,900+GST
John Barnum
Lillian Jewer
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Qualicum Woods acreage Separate in-law suite, amazing gardens 1,054 sqft. workshop, greenhouse & shed 3,075 sqft., 4 beds, 4 baths
$798,000
Aaron Nicklen*
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Private 0.69 of an acre Lots of recent upgrades 3+ bedrooms and 3 bathrooms Landscaped, quiet location
$359,500
Ian Mackay
686 IRONWOOD AVENUE
• Stunning, over 3500 sq. ft. of living • 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus 1 bed. suite • Heat pump, wood floors, 3 fireplaces • Beautiful gardens, a must to view
$479,900
kevin clayton
Luxurious waterfront condo in Beachcomber Over 2000 sq. ft, 2 bed, 2bath, plus den Totally renovated, new floors, kitchen and baths Gorgeous south exposure views across marina
$598,000
#105-1325 CAPE COD DR - THE ONYX
3830 AMBERWOOD LANE
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Aaron Nicklen*
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2005 park model in excellent condition. Directly across from the ocean Membership good until 2092 Come to Paradise and check it out now
$95,500
Tom Dodds
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Immaculate 1,442 sqft. home 3 beds, 2 baths, recent upgrades Jacuzzi tub, alarm system Attached double garage
$309,000
217 HAMILTON AVENUE
LOT 5 BLOKKER ROAD
Waterfront 2.5 acres, Nanoose Southern exposure, mature trees Private, bordering a bird sanctuary Close to golf, marina, city amenities
$648,000
Louise Roy
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$400,000
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$274,900
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3564 GOODRICH ROAD
Ocean views from all rooms Fairwinds townhome Observation Point Mins to Schooner Cove Marina & golf 2,864 sqft., 3 beds, 3 baths
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• Guaranteed $1200/mo for 1-2 years • Purchase separately or together • 3 bdrms, 1 bath / Nice fireplace • Well maintained building & grounds
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$354,000
Ian Whitelaw
202A-181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE
• Best fractional value to own in the Beach Club Resort • 340sf Studio Unit with mini kitchen • Live the beach - and live the life!
$29,900
Jill Tuggle
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394 #L CRAIG STREET • Attractive 3 bedroom mobile home • Share in friendly co-operative park • $150 monthly fee inc. maintenance, water, sewer, land tax
$149,000
Ian Whitelaw
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$799,000
Anne Sperling
241 - 330 DOGWOOD STREET
• Deluxe 2 bed 2 bath patio home • Completely made over, designer look • Double garage, end unit, overlooks pond • Shoreline, steps to Parksville sandy beach
$338,000
kevin clayton
Look for our upcoming
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#3 - 161 SHELLY ROAD
Private setting and in pristine condition 2 bed 2 bath end unit townhome at Estuary Place Walking trails and Englishmen River at your door step A hidden gem just waiting for new occupants
$364,900
Lorraine Petersen
OPEN HOUSES on CoastRealty.com and Realtor.ca
509-1155 RESORT DRIVE
• 865sf Deluxe Spa Bungalow • 1bdrm, 2 fireplaces • New reno’s/100% ownership
$119,000 Jill Tuggle *PERSONAL REAL ESTATE COPORATION
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THE NEWS, Thursday, June 26, 2014 •
Presenting the Graduating Classes of
2014 School District #69 Ballenas Secondary School Kwalikum Secondary School PASS / Woodwinds
A Keepsake Edition of
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A Whale of a THANK YOU From the Ballenas Prom/Dry Grad Committee and Grad Class of 2014 The 2014 BSS Prom/Dry Grad Committee would like to extend a sincere “Thank You” to all of the parents, volunteers and Ballenas Staff and Grads who donated their time and untold energy to make this event happen. We hope the 2014 Prom/Dry Grad will be an event you will remember for many years to come.”
A special Thank You to all the local businesses and donors who so generously supported Ballenas Prom/Dry Grad 2014 A+ Drivers Training (Tracy Stefani) Alistair Bryce Aria Salon Ballanas Secondary School staff Bargain Bazaar on Craig Street Bargain Shop (Patricia McQuay) Bavaro Auto Body BC Liquor Stores BCLCB (Oceanside) Bed by Eleven - band Black & White Party Rentals Body Basix (Mark Urquhart ) Boney Fingers - band Borealis Hair Salon and Body Bar Buckerfields Bulk Barn Courtenay Central Builders Central Construction Materials Christina Eckhart Citizens on Patrol City of Parksville Creekmore Coffee Dade Pennington Dairy Queen Dan Baisley Darren & Karen Freeman Davis Avis MacEwen LLP Dayne Sabo Delaney Gunn Dollar Tree Nanaimo Doreen & Art Lewis Dr. Louis Beaudoin Eaglecrest Golf Club Elements Gallery Fairwinds Fenceline Products (Rheo & Trish Webb) Florasis Hair Salon Glossy Nails Gwen Olney
Hub City RV J.T. Total Heating & Sheetmetal James Clarke Julie Bronson KD Air Kendor Kim Sulz Ladies Mantle - Donna Andres Brian Lapp Lesley’s Esthetics Lisa McInnis Longevity Medical Esthetics & Laser Loonyrama Plus Lush Marion McKenzie McDonalds McGorman & McLean Natural Gift Seafoods - Ian Bryce Natural Synergy Day Spa North Pacific Window - Tom Andres Ocean’s Edge Orthodontics Ohs & McLean Pacific Rainforest Tours Parks West Parksville Chrysler -Bruce Alexander Parksville Community and Conference Centre PV Home Building Centre - Judith Wall Parksville Home Hardware - Bill Ormiston Parksville Lions Club Parksville Redi Mix Precision Wealth Management Purdys Chocolatier Woodgrove Center QB Memorial Golf Course Qualicum Pharmasave Quality Foods Parksville RCMP Parksville RDN Renew You Esthetics - Steffanie Clarke
Rick Whiting Riptide Graphics Rod & Gun Bar & Grill Romper Room Sabo, Jang & Co. Ltd. Save On Foods Sea Edge Motel Sexsessoires Shirley Keller Shoppers Drug Mart (Mike Biagioni) Soak Essentials - Kristy Lotzien SOS Thrift Shop St Regis Punta Mita Resort Starbucks Sue Dean TD Canada Trust - Jim Kupiak Ted Jolda Glass Art The Beach Radio The Boars Head Pub The Echo Players Theatre The Lounge Radio The Medicine Shoppe - Elizabeth Carroll The PQB News The Rod & Gun Pub Thrifty Foods Tigh Na Mara Resort & Grotto Spa Tim Hortons Trading Places Int. (Pacific Shores) Treasures, Curios and RV Park Unilog Medical Solutions Vintage Bath Vintage Sol Wallpepper Designs Windsor Plywood Rentals To the unsung heroes we may have overlooked, THANK YOU so very much!
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THE NEWS, Thursday, June 26, 2014 •
Ballenas Secondary School Class of 2014
Kaileigh AINSWORTH
Sydney AIRD
Chase ANDERSON
Eilish ANDERSON
Thalia AUSTIN
Megan BELL
Alexa BERG
Cole BLAKE
Dylan BOLGER
Josh BOUCHARD
Gabriel BOYDELL
Sydney BRAGG
Brittany BRITZ
Mary BRONSON
Alistair BRYCE
Honey CAO
Ben CASE
Scott CHILDS
Chyanne CLARK
Breeana CLARKE
Shannon CLOUGH
Jesse COLLINS
Matthew COLLISON
Duncan COOMBS
Liam COULTER
Michael CRAVEN
Chloe DODD
Sydney DONKERSLEY
Danielle DORKIN
Tristan DOUVILLE
Julian DOYLE
Adam DROOG
Elyssa DUNLOP
Devra DUTTON
Andrew EVERNDEN
Robert FRANCIS
Thomas FRANKS
Jordan FREEMAN
Brandon GERMAN
Marco GIANNOTTI
“The rewards of the journey far outweigh the risk of leaving the harbor.” ~ Unknown
Congratulations Graduation Class of 2014
Graduation is not the end; it’s the beginning. Good Luck!
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Ballenas Secondary School Class of 2014
Austin GIBSON
Aly GOULD
Kevin GOURLAY
Chance GRANT
Aaron GRESHAM
Mark GRINDL
Delaney GUNN
Qadeira HAGEN
Brian HANNAY
Courtney HARACH
Douglas HATCH
Sarah HEIMANN
Miranda HENDRICKSON
Alex HENRY
Elijah HERTEL
Safar HEYDARI
Nathan HINES
Ryan HOLLINGWORTH
Pearl HOLMQUIST
Maddy HUNTER
Haley JENKINS
Hayden KELLETT
Hannah KIRBY
Bronwyn KIRK
Mia KLASSEN
Sydney KRAMER
Peter LEE
Kaili LEI
Mark LESTER
Jacko LIU
Michael LIU
Nicole LUBLINKHOF
Naomi MACPHERSON
Callum MACAULAY
Tyler MAKARO
Lauren MARSHALL
Amanda MARTIN
Kaitlyn MARYKUCA
Tori MAY
Branden MCEWAN
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” ~ Anatole France To the Members of the Ballenas Secondary Graduating Class of 2014:
Ballenas Secondary School
The Ballenas Secondary School staff is pleased with the hard work, dedication, and commitment that the Class of 2014 has demonstrated throughout the school year. We wish you continued success in the future in whatever path you choose. “Remember that success is not final, and failure is not fatal: it is the will and desire to continue that makes the difference towards a full and rewarding life.”
To the Parents of our Graduating Students:
To the Members of our Broader Community:
Dear parents, graduation is a defining moment in your child’s educational overall development. It is a rite of passage into adulthood and the beginning of new learning and adventure. Congratulations on your success and thank you for all of the support and guidance that you have provided them throughout the years and your ongoing support of our school initiatives.
“It takes a whole community to raise a child.” The Class of 2014 and the Ballenas Secondary School staff would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of the support and opportunities that you have provided over this school year. Education is a shared partnership with the whole community working together to ensure the success of future generations.
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THE NEWS, Thursday, June 26, 2014 •
Ballenas Secondary School Class of 2014
Braeden MOHR
Brock MOULD
Coltan MUSSELWHITE
Danya NEAL
Reid NICHOL
Alex NIEL
Curtis NOVAK
Kayla O’HARA
Pedro OLIVEIRA
Haylie PAGE
Joshua PARE
Kaila PARHAR
Bryn PARK
Eric PARKER
Tyler PARKER
Shaelyn PEACHEY
Kelly PEDERSEN
Nathan PEDERSEN
Dade PENNINGTON
Nichole POLLAK
Kai POWELL
Trisha PURDY
Brad RACHUK
Andrew RADVAN
Aaron RAI
Max RICARD
Tori-Lynn RICHARDS
Courtney RICHARDSON
Liam RICHARDSON
Tomos ROBERTS
Dayne SABO
Kaitlyn SALTER
Ashley SCHUG
Clayton SEELENMAYER
Victoria SHAW
Matthew SHERLAW
Cookie SHWORAN
A. J. SIMONS
Spencer SMITH
Colter SMYTHE
“The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them to the impossible.” ~ Arthur C. Clarke
Hats off to our 2014 team of Graduates! www.qualityfoods.com
Congratulations QF team! YOU MAKE US PROUD. The future is yours!
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Ballenas Secondary School Class of 2014
Adam Soer
Sarah SPENCER
Tianna SQUIRE
Shelby STAUFFERT
Brodie STEVENS
Cara STEVENS
Yva STEVENS
Brendan STEWART
Ronnie STOKES
Celine TARDIF
Teasha TAYLOR
Nolan TERRIS
Shelby THOMPSON
Warwick THOMPSON
Dan THORP
Eric TOMASSON
Alexandra TRIPPELL
TJ TUDBALL
T J VILLAFANIA
Luke VINDEN
Evan WANG
Belle WARNER-VARNEY
Marisa WATSON
Mackenzie WEBBER
Jarrett WEME
Farrell WEST
Tyler WHICHER
Rayden WICKOP
Natalie WILLIAMS
Gavin WINN
Megan WROE
Danny XU
“You cannot get to the top by sitting on your bottom.” ~Proverb Harrison YOUNG
Jake ZBOYOVSKY
presenting the diplomas
it’s a rite
It’s a rite of passage — an event to mark the end of one stage in life, and the beginning of a new one. In the case of high school, a spring convocation marks the end of grade school years — and for many of the graduates, a new job, a new path in education, or even an opportunity to see more of the world.
One-by-one, each graduate is introduced (often alphabetically), called to the stage, and presented with their diploma. In B.C., this diploma is called the Dogwood.
turning the tassel
Whether done by themselves or by one of the faculty or a guest presenter, the tassels on the graduates’ mortarboards (caps) are then moved from the right to the left. This signifies student becoming graduate.
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Kwalikum Secondary School Class of 2014
Dale ANDERSEN
Holly ANDREWS
Jared ARTINDALE
Darien ATKINSON
Ahron BALATTI
Liam BALL
Simone BEAUSOLEIL
Kaitlin BEESTON
Amanda BICKNELL
Jesse BINNERSLEY
Nicole BIRO
Santiago BOUYRA POZO
Daniel BRAS
Trevor BRIDGER
Domenic BRITTAIN
Dayne BUDD
Thomas BUERGE
Jacob Callaghan
Marijke CAMPBELL
Isabelle CARRE-HUDSON
Axel CASH
Candice CHANG
Brooke CHASE
Darcy CHETCUTI
Andrew CHRISTOPHERSON
Bo Kyung CHUNG
Castley COLLERY
Sophia COLLERY
Tianna COMER
Felix DEO CORPUZ
Matthew CROTTEY
Annan CUI
Brandon DALZIEL
Thomas DAVIE
Jessica DAVIES
Laura DE BOER
Cora DIGESO
Erin DYCK
Rebecca EDGE
Knute ELLINGSON
“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.” ~Winston Churchill
Learning every day is the ultimate key to success. Don’t stop learning, dreaming and achieving. Congratulations from the Save On Team.
WEMBLEY MALL, PARKSVILLE
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Kwalikum Secondary School Class of 2014
Carlea FENTON
Keenan FICHTLER
Cypress FISHER
Logan FONG
Quinton FOOTE
Shania FRAMPTON
Kyle FRESCHETTE
Suzi GADD
Eric GAGNON
Shane GAYTON
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Kwalikum Secondary School Class of 2014
Damian LARSON
Scott LEMON
Kayla LIDDICOAT
Riley LYNN
Sarah MACCOY
William MANDT
Isabelle MCALEER
William MCLELLAND
Spencer MEEKER
Melissa MILNE
Darby MITCHELL
Cole MORRISON
Mackenzie MOSHER
Sarah MUNRO
Tyson NERBUS
Rebecca NEWTON
Anthony NINATTI
Brett PEARCE
Liam PEEL
Austin PHYE
Chloe PINKERTON
Adyn PURPUR
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Spencer REAGON
James REINHARDT
Cameron RICHARDS
Ashley RINGUETTE
Laura ROMKES
Mitchell SAREMBA
Dylan SAUNDERS
Alanda SAVOIE
Abigael SEASTING
Amanda SHANG
Leo SHEN
Evan STEFANEK
Devon STERCKX
Mitchel SUDYKO
Shayna THIBEAU
DJ THORBURN
Jade TUR BROWN
“Every person you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them.” ~H. Jackson Brown Graduating students, on behalf of Kwalikum Secondary I would like to congratulate you on all your accomplishments on the way to being the graduating class of 2014. I hope you look back years from now and remember all the wonderful times you had and all the challenges you were able to meet. It is such a shock to me that it is already time to see you go. I remember so clearly the grade 9 day in September and watching you run around trying to figure out high school life and then so quickly you have become grads and are leading the way for the grades behind you. You have lead with such conviction, you have
goals, you have dreams and you have the tools to achieve them.I hope you find the careers and the happiness you all deserve. When the moment is right take time to reflect on your days at KSS, and when you can, thank the people that had a positive influence in your life and helped made KSS just a little more rewarding for you. Thank you the parents and the whole Qualicum community for all the support you have given to our students and school programs. Without your support our students would not achieve the success and education that they deserve and strive for. It is important for our students to feel supported and they do by our community. ~ Jesse Witte, Principal
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Kwalikum Secondary School Class of 2014
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Katie VIOLETTE
Makayla VOLK
Jonathan WAGAR
Sam WALSH
Jessica WARAICH
Laura WARNE
Michelle WATERS
Tre Wege
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Michaela WITTE
Greta WRATISLAV
Anthony WRAY
Kevin XIE
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