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Another popular service on Parksville’s famous beach is in danger of disappearing. Kevin Forsythe of Windsurfing Parksville told city council on Monday night he has been asked to leave the location he’s had for years, providing paddle boards, kayaks and windsurfing lessons. Forsythe was asking council for a spot somewhere in the park to continue his rental business after he said the owners of the boarded-up Parksville Beach Resort told him he must vacate their property just off the boardwalk. This follows the closure of the concession in the park. Council has convened a special meeting for Tuesday (6 p.m. at city hall) to presumably make decisions around a request for proposals related to food trucks setting up in the park (see more on this below). On Monday night, Forsythe told council he has been renting his equipment at the current location since 2008. He said 60 per cent of his business is done with tourists, the rest with locals. He also said he doesn’t want any special favours from the city to operate on public land somewhere else in the park. “I don’t expect you guys to pick up the bill for anything,” said Forsythe. “I’m not asking for anything other than permission to be there. I want to create a win-win situation for the city.” City councillors seemed amenable to the idea. “I think this is extremely important for Parksville,” said Coun. Al Greir. “I think we need more entertainment, more things in the summer for tourists to do. We should make some changes to keep Kevin there.” See SPECIAL MEETING, page A9

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Maggy Gisle and her two teenagers have been homeless since May 1.

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Maggy Gisle will celebrate one year of sobriety this month, but like most things in her illustrious — at times unbelievable — life, the accomplishment is overshadowed by a stroke of bad luck. As of May 1, Gisle has been homeless with two teenagers in tow, a moving container brimming with furnishings and no place to put anything, let alone a place to sleep.

She doesn’t seem infuriated or resentful, but hopeless; perhaps exhausted. “There are loopholes in the system,” she told The NEWS in a state of frustration Tuesday morning. Gisle explained she had a mutual agreement to end tenancy with her current landlord and planned on moving into a different house this month. However, because she’s on disability, she wasn’t able to secure a dam-

age deposit (instead she has to fill out an application) and at the 11th hour the home was snapped up by renters who were able to put a damage deposit down in cash. Gisle recognizes neither landlord is in the wrong, but the situation certainly leaves her out in the cold. And now she’s faced with finding a place to rent in arguably one of the country’s most desirable tourist destinations on the brink of summer. See HOUSING, page A7

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Police say 30 vehicles have been broken into in the last two weeks in this region. “What is common in all of them is that it looks like the vast majority (of vehicles) were unlocked,” said Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman. He said stolen items include “purses to electronics to small amounts of change.” Foreman said the dollar value of stolen goods is undetermined at this point. He said in most cases no damage was done to the vehicles as the suspect or suspects were easily allowed access through unlocked doors. “There are no leads at this point,” Foreman confirmed Wednesday morning. “But if people call in there is an availability for us to lift fingerprints; we want to catch the person doing this.” By leaving your vehicle door unlocked, Foreman said you become an “easy target” for theft. “While it may even be just a few dollars the important thing to remember is by leaving your door unlocked you are perpetuating further crime,” he said. “You’re feeding whatever addiction they may have.” A similar string of thefts occurred last year targeting unlocked vehicles in Parksville Qualicum Beach. In that case, Foreman said the individual, who was eventually caught by police, admitted to simply walking down the street and checking for unlocked vehicles. Foreman said he doesn’t believe the same individual is the culprit in this recent string of attacks. “Take out your valuables and lock your doors, it’s that simple,” advised Foreman. “These people are not breaking in through windows…Basically we’re feeding these people’s habits and making it really easy to commit crimes.”

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SUNNY AND WARM WEATHER ON THE WAY: Temperatures are expected to rise into the 20s in the next few days under sunny skies in Parksville Qualicum Beach. On Tuesday, the clouds looked ominous in the distance looking southeast from Parksville beach (above).

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The Next One could be teeing it up at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort in Qualicum Beach this week. Canadians who follow golf have taken notice of the meteoric rise of 17-year-old Brooke Henderson, who finished third against the best female players in the world last month at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic in San Francisco. Henderson turned pro in December of last year after a stellar amateur career that included the 2013 Canadian Amateur title and runnerup at the 2014 U.S. Amateur. While still an amateur, Henderson finished tied for 10th at the U.S. Women’s Open. In 2013, the Smith Falls, Ont.-born Henderson won the CN Future Links

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Passing through generations

Tri-annual show, which runs May 29-31 at Oceanside Place Arena in Parksville, celebrates how quilt making continues to pass from one generation to the next

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Marie Labine and her daughter Wendy Parker practically beam as they show off the family quilts. There are plenty of samples to look at, too. Dozens of pieces hang on the walls and sit stacked on shelves. Some work made by Labine’s great-grandmother rests neatly folded on the table. “One of those things about a quilting family is we all have beautiful beds,” said Parker, opening the bedroom door to show off more handiwork. “It (quilting) is an addiction,” said Labine with a laugh. “The bug must have caught.” There is reason for their current madness, however. The Qualicum Beach mother and daughter team are getting ready to enter several pieces into the Parksville Quilt House Quilters Guild tri-annual show later this month. It’s a particularly unique moment as Parker and We’re passing on a Labine are the emheritage to the bodiment of the generations theme for this year’s behind us event: “generation Donna Mcaskile to generation.” “We wanted to celebrate quilting and celebrate how far we’ve come,” said Lola Denesyk, a past president of the guild and team leader of the upcoming show. Denesyk said the show will contain work from three distinct groups: those aged 18 years and under in junior fibre arts, those aged in their late 20s to late 70s — who make up the guild’s regular membership — and those no longer with us in the heritage section. “(We’re) able to celebrate all generations,” she said. “Everything is under one roof.” According to Barb Wilson, one of the co-chairs for the event, around 400-450 quilts in 10 different categories and a variety of styles, sizes and levels of craftsmanship will be displayed in the main room. “It looks quite nice,” she said. “Very

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colourful.” The work was created by 150 guild members, who submitted between one and six quilts each, said Fran Henney, one of two people in charge of entries. “We have spectacular quilts,” she said, adding that she believes every quilt is beautiful and deserves to be shown. “We want to represent as many members as we can.” While this is not an official juried show, the quilters are vying for the past-presidents’ prize, a ribbon for best in show as voted by the public and a top-three ranking chosen by the membership. “The competition is fierce,” said Labine, though she adds it’s all well-natured. The heritage section, on the other hand, will be placed together with the junior fibre arts in a room separate from the main competition. Labine said she plans to submit one of her mother’s quilts, a piece featured in the first Parksville Quilt House Quilters Quilt Show. Some of the other works set to enter the heritage section even predate the guild, which Denesyk said was founded in 1979 and incorporated in 1981. Donna McAskile, a guild past-president and one of the show’s PR co-ordinators, said she will submit a quilt made out of embroidered panels her grandmother and mother had stitched on old Robin Hood flour sacks. “It’s really inspiring,” McAskile said of the family connections in the necessity-turned-art form that is quilt making. “It’s a really important part of quilting.” McAskile said the guild has seen a number of mother-daughter teams like Labine and Parker over the years, as well as many more lone members who were introduced to the art form by their relatives. Not everybody has that familial push, however, and Wilson said she hopes this show will also help promote an interest in quilting to everyone. BOOK BEF OR MAY 20 th E FOR 201 5 and

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Marie Labine, left, and daughter Wendy Parker show off a tiny fraction of the quilts they’ve made over the years. Between them they hold a quilt made by Labine’s mother, which they plan to enter into the heritage section of the upcoming Parksville Quilt House Quilters Guild tri-annual show.

“We’re passing on a heritage to the generations behind us,” said McAskile. The upcoming event will also act as a fundraiser Parksville Quilt House Quilters Guild. While some of the proceeds will help run the organization for the next three years, the main purpose of the show is to raise funds for their Comfort Quilt charity program, said Denesyk. This arm of the guild makes quilts for care homes and hospitals in the mid-Island. Helen Green, chair of the Comfort Quilts, estimated the group has donated $25,000 worth of goods since June 2014. “(There is) always someone who needs a quilt,” said Parker.

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Of course, the upcoming show isn’t just for the benefit of the participants. There will also be a boutique, a raffle, door prizes and plenty of vendors selling quilting/sewing supplies for those who attend. “It’ll be wonderful,” said Henney of the event. “They’re always wonderful.” The Parksville Quilt House Quilters Guild tri-annual show will run May 29-31 at the Oceanside Place Arena in Parksville. Hours on Fri. and Sat. run from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sun. Admission at the door is $8 per day, or $15 for a three-day pass. For more information, visit parksvillequilthousequilters.com

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Golf Canada National Development team coach Robert Ratcliffe said he expects several of his Golf Canada National Team to have strong showings this weekend at Pheasant Glen. There are only six regional junior golf tournaments in the country that are part of the CN Future Links Championships. Pheasant Glen is landing some prestigious tournaments, including this event and a big one next year, the B.C. Amateur. For pairing and tee times for the CN Future Lionks event this weekend, visit: http://golfcanada.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/rcga15/event/ rcga151/index.htm. “Golf Canada is pleased to open this year’s championship season at Pheasant Glen. The CN Future Links Championships are great platforms for Canada’s juniors to demonstrate their skills,” said Mary Beth McKenna, who will serve as the competition’s tournament director. “The Pacific Championship has always been an entertaining and exciting event and we look forward to seeing this strong field on display. With several past CN Future Links champions and Team Canada members in the field of competition, this year’s Pacific Championship will allow newcomers to measure their abilities against many of last year’s finest while established competitors will be able to gauge their progression and growth.” Alex Francois of Burnaby — the 2014 champion of this event — will be on-hand to defend his title. Team Canada’s Development Squad will be well-represented at the event with 10 of the 11 members in the field of play, split evenly between the junior girls and boys divisions. The winners of the Junior Boys divisions in each of the six CN Future Links Championships

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Gisle said she receives $575 per month from her disability cheque to cover the cost of housing, but according to the B.C. Non Profit Housing Association’s rental housing index, the average rent in Parksville is $871 per month, a difference of nearly $300. “Short-term housing for families is just not available,” she said. “There’s no tolerance for circumstance and directly, I’d say disability doesn’t support families moving at all, for any reason…We lost that place because I didn’t have the damage deposit in hand — all I had was paperwork to fill out.” Qualicum Beach Coun. Neil Horner, council’s liaison to the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness, said while people may not think homelessness exists in picturesque Parksville Qualicum Beach — it’s definitely here and it’s a problem. “It’s not terribly visible,” said Horner. “People aren’t sleeping in front of doorways, but don’t kid yourself out in the rural areas it’s there.” The task force and the Society of Organized Services (SOS) are currently working on a homelessness prevention program (HPP) in partnership with B.C. Housing providing outreach support to residents including rental subsidies.

Homelessness co-ordina- volunteering with the Mantor Sarah Poole said poverty na Van, giving out free coffee is directly linked to home- Saturday mornings to the lessness. homeless. “If you don’t have hous“I met Maggy during cofing you can’t really have a fee patrol,” he recalled. “I job, you can’t build cred- was really struck by her. She it, you can’t access safety told me some of the tale of and security and food — all her life and she really just these things we take for struck me as perceptive and granted,” said Poole. “The honest and real and I apprefirst step is providing safety ciated her for that.” and security and stability, Horner said the issue which comes from housing.” of homelessness strikes a The HPP started in Jan- deep, emotional chord. uary and “I’ve had If you don’t have housing already has some exfour success you can’t really have a job, p e r i e n c e you can’t build credit, you stories, but with being can’t access safety and Poole said homeless security and food — all there are myself as a these things we take for 67 hometeenager. It granted less people was just for SARAH POOLE who have a few weeks been idenbut I tell tified as “inyou, those need” in this community were the longest two weeks,” alone. Moreover, Poole said he said. “It was the worst those 67 people are only time in my life. It wasn’t just “a small representation of that I was homeless, it was the reality” of our homeless like, what do you do during population. the day? You wander around “And that doesn’t include with no purpose, no destithe people who are in a nation, you walk and you house but barely hanging on walk and you walk and you every month,” she said. “The have no money. Maybe you most affordable housing is can get a cup of coffee, but often far away from city cen- it was a living nightmare for tres, where there is no public sure.” transportation so we’re askHorner admits he identiing people to find their own fies with homelessness “visway into town, which is cost- cerally,” a reason he’s taken ly itself.” on the position as council Horner said the first time liaison on the task force. he met Gisle was two win“The housing initiatives ters ago when he started are a real step forward in ad-

dressing it,” he said. “Yeah, we’re not there yet and realistically, will we ever have zero homelessness? I doubt it. I don’t know if anywhere will ever have that, but in a lot of places it’s getting a lot worse and if we can keep a handle on it and keep it from getting worse that’s good.” But it’s not good enough. Gisle has used most of the local services available for those in need and she’s still struggling. “The Manna Van covers a huge umbrella and so does the SOS and the Salvation Army, but they’re still not meeting the amount of homeless people there area,” she said. “The resources in our community are at full capacity and then some. We’re not meeting the needs of the people we have here. We’ve got lots of people who are like me, who have to rely on soup kitchens and food banks.” She said she appreciates the services provided, yet often feels her life doesn’t fit within “the guidelines of the system,” despite turning her life around from what it once was. Today, Gisle, a 49-yearold First Nation woman with a petite yet healthy frame carrying an uncomfortable-looking neck brace wears a sanguine smile begging a thousand questions.

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May 1st to 7th is recognized as Youth Week in British Columbia. According to the official web page: “It is a week of fun, interaction, and celebration intended to build strong connection between young people and their communities and to profile the issues, accomplishments and diversity across the province.” This week is just the incentive everyone needs to recognize a young person in their lives, whether it is your son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, niece, nephew, or even your neighbour. Every day, youth are making a positive difference in this community. Their contributions need to be acknowledged and celebrated, mark your calendar and support youth in your community!

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The driver of a black Mercedes Benz caught in a suspicious hit and run

along Corcan Road Friday is being released from hospital after suffering a medical condition, which may explain a strange series of events, according to police. Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said a tow truck company got in touch with police after The NEWS first reported the accident Tuesday, where

a luxury vehicle smashed into a rural fence causing “significant” damages. “The tow truck company advised they did go get the car and apparently the driver suffered a medical emergency and had to go to hospital,” Foreman said, noting the driver is in his mid-50s. He said police are waiting for the driver to contact police.

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A Canada Post employee’s keen eye may have saved a Qualicum Beach senior thousands of dollars. According to police, a 75-year-old woman wired approximately $8,000 to fraud artists claiming to be lawyers and insurance agents representing the victim’s son. “She was out around $8,000 and when she came in (to the post office) again to make another transaction a post person said ‘Hold on, you should contact police,’” Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman told The NEWS. The Canada Post employee noticed “suspicious money transfers” and im-

mediately stopped the victim. Police are investigating the incident, commonly known as the Family Emergency Scam. Foreman explains the scam is operated by fraudsters claiming to be a family member, a close friend of a family member or even a lawyer representing a member of your family who will advise the potential victim about an “urgent situation” that requires immediate funds. He said “common themes” have been that the family member was arrested or got into an accident while traveling abroad and noted the fraudster will then claim fees are required immediately for hospital or medical

expenses, or even bail. “Protect yourself by never voluntarily giving out a family member’s name or information to an unknown caller and always question any urgent request for money,” said Foreman. “When in doubt please seek the advice of friends or family.” Since 2009, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has received 17,132 emergency scam complaints were received accounting for more than $24 million dollars in reported losses. The average loss per victim was $3,743.07. Of the 17,132 complaints, there were 11,889 emergency scam occurrences reported by Canadians.

REAL ESTATE STATISTICS

Spring housing market is buoyant

Sales in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) coverage area rose once again in April, reflecting a buoyant spring housing market, according to a news release from VIREB. A total of 450 single-family homes sold last month compared to 420 in March 2015, with year-over-year sales up 25 per cent. Inventory levels continue to decline, with active listings down 12 per cent from April 2014. BCREA Chief Economist Cameron Muir stated that housing sales are up throughout British Columbia, most notably in the southern half of the province.

“We’re seeing above-average sales throughout British Columbia for the first time in many years,” said Muir. “Home buyers are taking advantage of low interest rates and returning to the housing market, which is excellent news for the provincial economy.” In April 2015, the benchmark price for a single-family home in the VIREB coverage area was $328,500, up 3.41 per cent from 2014. Benchmark pricing tracks the value of a typical home in the reported area. The April 2015 benchmark price of a single-family home in the Campbell River area was

$273,100, up just under two per cent from April 2014. In the Comox Valley, the benchmark price was $324,200, up slightly over last year. Duncan reported a benchmark price of $294,000, an increase of 3.97 per cent over the same month in 2014. Nanaimo’s benchmark price rose 3.60 per cent to $347,500, while the Parksville-Qualicum area saw its benchmark price increase by 2.69 per cent to $357,100. The price for a benchmark home in Port Alberni was $188,900, virtually unchanged from this time last year — NEWS Staff/VIREB

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Staff pointed out the devil, as they say, is in a rotation of at least five different food truck the details. businesses through the two pads recently conBy law, a municipality cannot fund or subsi- structed by the city to replace the concessions, dize a business. There are also bylaws related to which has been closed, with the space being allowed uses in the park that may have to be al- used for a $300,000 expansion and renovation tered in this case. The city, if it was able to make of washroom/changeroom facilities. the bylaw changes necessary to allow Forsythe • Mayor Marc Lefebvre proclaimed Friday, to operate in the park, would also have to open May 8 as Parksville Lions Club Day and invitit up to others through a request for proposals. ed the public to a ceremony and celebration in All this would take some time, perhaps until Community Park at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. The mid-June at the earliest, counLions Club has a 46-year hisIt’s not looking good in cil heard. Forsythe, who told tory of public service in the terms of timing council he learned he would city and, specifically, 30 years DEBBIE COMIS not be able to stay at his curof work in Community Park, rent location a month ago, said spending more than $500,000 that’s an issue. on equipment and $5,000/ “I’m already a month behind right now,” he year on maintenance. said. • Jody Young of Tourism Vancouver Island “There are some issues we would need to ad- gave a presentation about that group’s mandate dress before we could move forward,” said the and activities and how it meshes with what is city’s corporate administrator Debbie Comis. being done by the Parksville Qualicum Beach “It’s not looking good in terms of timing.” Tourism Association. Council passed a motion directing staff to • Mark McGorman of McGorman MacLean study the issue and return with recommenda- Chartered Accountants presented the city’s autions in terms of any bylaw changes or request dited 2014 financial statements. “You are doing for proposals that may be considered. Council’s a good job setting money aside” for future innext regular meeting is May 20. frastructure costs, McGorman told council. In other city council news from Monday • Council issued a development permit for night’s meeting: the construction of a building that will serve as • Council will hold a special meeting Tues- a warehouse, office and a caretaker’s residence day, May 12 at 6 p.m. at city hall to address the on Herring Gull Way in the industrial park. issue of food trucks in Community Park. Coun• Coun. Mary Beil put forward a motion that cil’s next regular meeting isn’t until May 20, passed unanimously directing staff to provide after the Victoria Day long weekend. Staff said a report on what it would cost, and what grants the city received two proposals through its re- would be available, for the city to purchase cently-closed call for bids. The Parksville and what’s called a Level 3 fast charger for electric District Chamber of Commerce has proposed vehicles.

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nother sure sign of spring — golf season is heating up. Even if you can’t play great golf, it’s fun to watch it. At Pheasant Glen this week (Friday through Sunday) are some of the country’s top junior golfers, competing in the CN Future Links Pacific Championship. Just after you think you are doing well in this game, when you finish with a solid par on 18 and admire your scorecard that reads something less than 90, there is always someone in the clubhouse who birdied 18 and carded a 78. Just after you feel good about a nicely-played bunker shot, the three putt from 15 feet follows. Just after you stripe a drive right down the middle, 250plus yards, you chunk an eight iron, overshoot the green with your wedge, chip on lamely and two-putt for a double bogey. It can be a maddening game. But to paraphrase Winston Churchill when he was speaking about the parliamentary system of government, it’s the worst game in the world except for all the others. We illustrate these frustrations to prepare you for what you will see at Pheasant Glen this week. There will be some 14 year-olds who will shoot rounds in the low 70s, perhaps even the 60s. Some 16-year-old is going to hammer a drive 300 yards. Kids too young for a drivers’ licence are going to easily reach the par fives in two. Try not to be angry, or jealous, or disappointed in your game. This is a time to celebrate youth — it’s not about your game, or you, this weekend. It is, however, a bit about Pheasant Glen. Rebuffed by the town in its attempts to build housing, a clubhouse and other amenities that would enhance considerably the tourism industry of the region and the tax coffers of the town, the Dutton family has not pouted. To the contrary. The family continues to spend money on the course, on rebuilding the clubhouse/restaurant, on junior golf programs. If you have any experience or knowledge about golf resorts elsewhere that couldn’t get their housing plan going, you know this is not the norm. Next year, Pheasant Glen will host the most prestigious golf tournament in this province, the B.C. Amateur. But this week it’s the young guns. We urge the people of the region to get out on the course to show support for both these young athletes and Pheasant Glen. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters Where are our healthcare dollars Re: John Harding’s editorial in the April 30 edition of The NEWS (‘Less will be the norm’). Our Canadian medicare system is based on universality and one of the pillars of this universality is “equal access for all” — rich or poor. Some suggest that expanding private surgical clinics will shorten the queue by allowing those with money to have quick access to procedures, then trickle down savings. Several points need consideration. These clinics will need to be regulated — at some expense to the taxpayer. When a for-profit surgery goes awry and the patient requires higher levels of care, the patient goes to the publicly-funded hospital, which will be unable to consider the risk/needs of that patient in the morning bed planning strategy meeting. Someone gets bumped. Another taxpayer cost. Currently, surgical clinics do operate — some on public funds to reduce wait lists and for-profit clinics in Vancouver. Forprofit surgical clinics can only operate within a certain “menu” of surgeries as some surgeries (open heart for example) require extensive machinery and expensive back up services like surgical ICUs. Those wanting to “jump the queue” for more invasive surgeries currently have the option to travel to the U.S. and experience the costs of for-profit care. One huge problem in the delays and backlogs of local surgeries is the lack of surgical bed availability, which is significantly impacted by medical patients occupying surgical beds and long-term care (LTC) patients occupying medical

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beds. Build/fund LTC beds and the hospital becomes less backlogged, fewer surgeries are delayed or canceled and surgeons and anesthesiologists alike will be attracted to a system that flows freely and allows them to practice at a less frustrating pace. For many years, our system worked well. It is not coincidence that many of our health care problems have arisen with bloated administrations, regionalization and as letter writer Yvonne Zarowny recently wrote, “Grandchild debt,” our governments “shoveling up” our wealth to their influential masters — with us paying for it through our taxes as well as our de-funded public education, health care and social programs. Governments, federal and provincial need to be more transparent and wiser with our assets and taxes so that there are more dollars in the 60 per cent going to health and education. Dana MccoMber Nanoose Bay

visit the princess charlotte islands? In honour of our newly born Princess Charlotte, perhaps we in British Columbia should locate a pair of islands that could be renamed the Princess Charlotte Islands. A good prospect for this would be in the Broken Island Group. Looking ahead, our little princess is now fourth in line to the throne. Who knows in time Charlotte may just make it and then by royal decree we could rename the Princess Charlotte Islands as the Queen Charlotte Islands. I am already toasting that eventuality.

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distracted driving needs bigger fines On the May 4 Global TV news, there was a driver caught on camera in around Nanaimo curling her hair. Well I do hope this was seen by ICBC and the RCMP and that this driver was tracked down and fined real good. This should be tracked down by the police, as they do for others that are reported, tracked and fined, without even being stopped by the police. Whether on your cell phone, laptop or putting makeup on, this is distracted driving and should be dealt with. I’m hoping people get video or pictures and the plate number of this and send them to ICBC and the police to go after them and hit them hard in the pocket book. It’s my life and my family or passengers life at risk, including their own. I have been cut off by distracted drivers on cell phone sand I shake my head at them and get a smile and the finger. Guess they think it’s a big laugh or a joke, well it won’t be when they are hauled into court and sued for an accident that they caused and the lawsuit that will happen. ICBC should go further and hit the distracted driver harder, like bigger fines, the loss of their safe drivers discount and give them more demerit points so they pay more. Even suspend their drivers licence for a period of time, like they do for impaired drivers. Make them pay before they hurt someone. If they are the N drivers, send them back to re-do everything and school them on distracted drivers and hit them harder to learn right from wrong. Pat MurPhy Parksville

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave

THU. MAY 7

FRI. MAY 8

SOS FREE TEEN NIGHT

STUDENTS EXHIBIT AT THE MAC IN MAY

3:30-7:30pm, Grades 10, 11 & 12. Celebrate Youth Week, games, crafts and a dance! recparks@rdn.bc.ca, 250-248-2093, http://www. sosd69.com/

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS

7-9pm Opening Reception, meet the artists, refreshments. PASS/ Woodwinds 13 to 21yrs, Ballenas Secondary Grades 8-12. Kwalikum Secondary art students.

Every Thursday to mid-June. 7:30 p.m., Rotary House, Beach & Fern, Qualicum Beach, dance or just listen, all ages, $2.50 p.p, includes snacks. Great music, dance styles. 250-586-3743.

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Walk with OS Doctors, no need to pre-register. Arrive & enjoy the walk. Info: oceansideadmin@divisionsbc.ca Tuesday, May 12, 12pm walk with Drs. Blom & Edge, meet at Oceanside Health unit, walk along Despard Ave. to the dog park. Wed., May 13, 4pm walk with Dr. Satish Desai, meet at Parksville Community Park at the Gazebo. Friday, May 15, 12pm walk with Drs. Wagenaar, Haslett, Bartlett & Elkrash, meet in the parking lot of Ravensong Aquatic Centre.

FRI. MAY 8

SAT. MAY 9

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9:30-11am, rain or shine, Magnolia Court, Bowser. Families with 3yr olds. Variety of activities. WWW. OBLT.CA, 250-947-8252

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SAT. MAY 9

SWEET ALIBI “LIVE”

PANCAKE BREAKFAST/ QBEACH LEGION 8:30-11:30am until Sept. 26th. 180 Veterans Way. Adults $6; Kids 5-10yrs. $3; under 5yrs. FREE.

8pm, $20, RCL Br #49. 146 Hirst W., Parksville. 250248-6842. “Eddie & the Funk Band”.

6:30pm/doors, 7pm/event. 133 McMillan St, Parksville. $12/OCAC members, $15/ general.“CANADA’S NEW BLUE RODEO”. Pre-sales, 250-248-8185, info@ mcmillanartscentre.com

LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. Codi Band! Rock! Reggae! Classic Rock! 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. 250 752-9111.

MOUNT HORNE HIKE

To Sept. 26. 10am-1pm, Errington Community Park, 250-586-0099, www. erringtonfarmersmarket.ca

8am-1pm, Cathedral Grove, scenic climb ends with a rocky scramble to view Mt. Arrowsmith Massif & Alberni Inlet. $30. Pre-register RDN, Rec & Parks 250-248-3252. rdn.bc.ca/recreation

QB LAWN BOWLING

PLANT & BAKE SALE

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May 9/10. The Island’s top players compete, annual McPherson Realty Mixed Fours Tourney. Spectators welcome. www.qblbc.com”

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8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way. Fresh, local produce & crafts. Mimi@1-844-843-7236. qbfmmanager@gmail.com, qbsspublicity@gmail.com, 250-752-8849.

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5:30-9pm, Ravensong Aquatic Ctre, 11-18 yrs. Kelly Valade, 250-752-5014 or 250-248-3252, kvalade@ rdn.bc.ca, www.rdnyouth.ca

7-11pm, Smoke ’N Water Restaurant. Love Train. 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192. info@smokenwater.com

9am-1pm, 886 Primrose St., Hermitage Park, QB. Louise, 250-752-8640, lcotterill@ shaw.ca

8:30-11:00am, St. Mark’s Anglican Church. 138 Hoylake Rd E. QB. 250-7525414. Coffee & muffins.

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7-11pm, Smoke ’N Water, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. The UKULELE with Hawaiian flavour, 250-4687192. info@smokenwater.com

10am-12:30pm, The TLC, Family Place, by BLT. FREE drop in. (May 9, June 13, Sept 12, Oct 10). www.oblt.ca/tlc

BAYNES SOUND GARDEN CLUB SALE

9am-12pm, Fanny Bay Comm Hall, 7793 Is. Hwy S. Fanny Bay. Locally grown perennials, annuals, garden art. Bring mom for a cup of tea & the perfect mother’s day gift. Rare & unusual plant table. jpurin@hotmail. com, 250 335-3454

MOVE FOR HEALTH DAY SWIM

1:30-5pm, Ravensong Aquatic Ctre. FREE. All Welcome. RDN, Rec & Parks 250-752-5014, online at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

MON. MAY 11

WED. MAY 13

CFUW/PQ MEETING

COFFEE NIGHT

7-9:30pm, QB Civic Ctre. Interesting programs, refreshments. Lynn Brown, 250-248-5142, j.lbrown@ telus.net

6:30pm, Coyote’s Coffee, 1499 Huntley Rd., PV. 19yrs-30s, Free! Sharon or Nicole, 250-954-0785, execdir@forwardhouse.com. www.forwardhouse.com

TUE. MAY 12

THU. MAY 14.

TECH WORKSHOPS

9:30-10:30am, Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., PV. FREE. Bring your device & questions. DROP IN LAB HOURS, Tues. & Thurs: 9am-12pm. Fri: 10:30-12pm (after the workshop). www.oblt.ca/tlc

ECHO PLAYERS FALLEN ANGELS

BOARD GAME CLUB

4-4:30pm, Parksville Library. No register.

5:30-7:30pm, PV Library. May 12, 19, 26. 14 yrs+. Games provided, no register.

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Would you like to play foursome tennis, 2-3 mornings a week? We are 2 senior guys who just rally for exercise & fun. George 7523574 or Gerry 752-3304

Village Theatre, 110 W 2nd Ave, QB. www.echoplayers. ca, 250-752.3522, info@ echoplayers.ca

TEEN BOOK CLUB MID IS. FLORAL ART CLUB 1:45pm, St. Stephens United Church Hall, 150 Village Way, QB. Joanne 250-757-8969

OCEANSIDE VILLAGE ARTISTS GALLERY

12-4pm, 1080 Resort Drive, PV. An artist will demo to raise funds for their causes. Dee Aguilar on today for Haven House Family Programs.

MARS GARDEN TOUR May 9 & 10, 10am-4pm both days. 11 gardens between QBeach & Parksville. $15 tickets see garden centres. mars.rhodos.ca/

SUN. MAY 10 OS MOTHER’S DAY 10K RUN/WALK

OS Running Club, Raising $ for Haven House Soc (Parksville). Info: Barry Carr 250.240.8144, www. orcarunning.ca or www. raceonline.ca

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Sign up for veggie box program Nanoose Edibles, Qualicum Cheeseworks and Radius Food Co. work together to bring boxes of farm-fresh produce to the residents of Parksville Qualicum Beach Nanoose Edibles Certified Organic Farm is offering a nutritionally dense certified organic weekly produce box. The so-called Spring Box is available through the kind co-operation of Qualicum Cheeseworks (cheeseworks.ca) and Radius Food Co. (radiusfoodCo.com), who assisted with publicity and distribution. This happy collaboration dates back many years when Clarke Gourlay, owner of Qualicum Cheeseworks, and Barbara Ebell, owner of Nanoose Edibles farm, used to be on the Morning Show with Bruce Williams to talk about locally-produced food and provide food demonstrations. The Spring Box program will run from May 13 - June 21. During that time, the boxes will be ready for pick-up at Qualicum Cheeseworks Farmgate store from 2:30 p.m. till 5 p.m. every Wednesday. The box will contain a variety of farm-grown produce from Nanoose Edibles, including salad greens, nutritional greens, spinach, radish, bunched collards, kale, chard,

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son by rolling the first bowl last week. The club said it will be a busy season for bowling at this and other clubs in the region. Qualicum Beach will be hosting three major tournaments, starting with the McPherson Group Mixed Fours on May 9-10. In addition, the club will be home to the provincial men’s fours on July 3-5 featuring the best of the best in the province. Spectators are always welcome to watch the games, tour this great facility, have a coffee and try out the sport. For more information, e-mail: qualicumbowling@gmail.com. — NEWS Staff/Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club

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Her arms are covered in scars, a faint re- women’s group for those pregnant and recoverminder of the past. ing, I got an alcohol and drug counsellor.” She was born in Prince Rupert, the child of Gisle went to school and became a care-aid two residential school survivors. graduating with a 98 per cent average. She vol“My dad had children to abuse them,” she unteered as an HIV/Aids prevention worker as recalled, and for the first time her veil of con- well as served in HepC and needle exchange fidence drops. “He was a pedophile so I was a programs. She worked as a care aid in Powell pretty messed up unit by the River. She’s done a handful of On a bad day I was a time I got to my adopted fampublic speaking events, braveprostitute, on a good day I ly broadcasting the intimate ily.” was a drug dealer She said her earliest memdetails of her past. She’s been MAGGY GiSLe ory is watching her younger featured in 27 documentaries, brother succumb to hypothermany about Vancouver’s missmia. ing women. At age three, Gisle and her twin sister were In 2007, she had to go on disability after a adopted but there are some things you never work related incident left her bedridden. forget. “I was working as a nurse and I got stabbed Time went on and life only grew more com- by a needle and I went on the antivirals but plicated. because I’m a recovering addict I have the inGisle spent 16 years on and off working Van- ternal organs of someone who is 10 years older couver’s downtown east side. than me,” she explains. “The antivirals attacked “On a bad day I was a prostitute, on a good my immune system.” day I was a drug dealer,” she said. “I held up She’s since been on disability relying strictly drug houses to make money.” on government assistance leaving little leeway She’s been to 24 recovery houses and 22 for change. treatment centres. This month, she said she “robbed Peter to “In hindsight because I didn’t care, the pay Paul” dipping into her support fund, restreets didn’t scare me,” she said. served for food, to pay for the cost of a moving But eventually something did scare her container, despite having nowhere to go. straight off the streets. “It’s frustrating,” she said. “It’s frustrating “I have 64 friends on Vancouver’s missing because I see so many places that are empty in women’s list,” she said. Parksville, I see so many houses, so many plac“So I got clean, I left the streets on Valentines es that could be something to house people.” Day in 1998…I was a month and a half clean Gisle’s worked hard to stay clean and admits and sober and I did the wild thing once and got she’s relapsed a few times but May 18 will mark pregnant with my daughter,” she said, with a one year of sobriety, a feat she can’t help but chuckle. “I joined a women’s recovery group, a smile about.

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Sixteen new seats for VIU The government of B.C. says it is investing $216,000 to create 96 seats at three public post-secondary institutions on Vancouver Island so students can get hands-on experience in a variety of trade occupations that support the diverse, strong and growing economy of B.C. Â Camosun College is receiving $153,000 in funding for 68 seats, North Island College will collect $27,000 for 12 seats, and Vancouver Island University will get $36,000 for 16 seats. This allocation is part of $727,500 to create 326 Trades Discovery seats at 12 public colleges, universities and institutes. The funds support B.C.â€™s Skills for Jobs Blueprint that the government launched one year ago. Â â€œAre you interested in learning about a trade, but canâ€™t decide which one or even if itâ€™s for you? Taking part in a Trades Discovery program could be your ticket,â€? said Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell. â€œThese practical pro-

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Small Business of the Year Vancouver Island’s Largest Selection of New & Used Golf Carts Find out why… Whether you are looking for a premium pre-owned golf cart or for something less expensive to get into the golf cart market, Isle Golf Cars has something for everyone. Our pre-owned electric golf carts range in price from $1,995 to $5,995 and come backed with a 3 to 12-month limited warranty, so you can shop with confidence.

Isle Golf Cars provides the highest level of customer service in the golf cart industry. We offer mobile service direct to your doorstep or if your cart needs to come into the shop we provide a service loaner at no extra charge, so that you can keep doing what you love… golf!

Mike Battams, Darrel Vance, Back Row (left to right): Fred Ewert, n Strobiki, Mike Nadeau, Jeff Miller, Mark Beuerman, Kevi Front Row (left to right): Becky Skinner, and Frank Mrack. Lindquist. Missing from Deb Chiovetti, Ron Chiovetti, and Ron Scott Keenlyside photo: James Riddoch, Bea Hughes, very proud and privileged “As the owner for the past 8 years, I am dedicated people that strive to say we have built a team of truly it has become. Our team’s to make Isle Golf Cars the success that level of customer service commitment to providing the highest sed in the golf and utility and product satisfaction is unsurpas team continuing to service cart industry. I look forward to our shine Coast for many years all of Vancouver Island and the Sun Ron Chiovetti to come.”

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heasant Glen is a strikingly beautiful traditional walkable natural golf course. 6,928 yards - par 72 - slope 128. A multi-million dollar rebuild completed in 2005 finished the course started by Doug Carrick in 1990 and finished under new ownership and the supervision of Frank Russel in 2005.

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Promaster delivers on the road and at work Ram follows last year’s introduction of roof and the Promaster City has predrilled and sealed roof rack mounting its popular full-size Promaster work van points, making it easy for the owner to with the launch of a smaller Promaster place ladders. The driver’s cabin looks City version. like it is out of a car and not a van. The The original van was designed to comdash and seats are much more sophistipete with the highly successful Mercedes cated than any work van I have seen. Sprinter and this version goes headto-head with the Ford Transit Connect. Looks Gone are the days when a work van The driver’s cabin Ram sells four different versions of the was a full-size truck or traditional North Promaster City: two work versions and looks like it’s out American styled van; these European two passenger versions. The base work designs are here to stay and they make of a car and not a version starts at $27,995 and the highmore sense. van. The dash and er end version with painted bumpers This new Promaster City isn’t really new seats are much more is $28,995. The passenger models are at all. In fact it has been sold in Europe perfect for a weekday work van and sophisticated than as the Fiat Doblo for many years and it the rear seats can be used for family any work van I have duties on the weekend. This passenger has won The International Van award twice. FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, van might also be a good choice for seen. formerly Chrysler) has taken the third taxi duty. The passenger models start at generation Doblo and modified it to suit Zack Spencer $28,995 and a thousand dollars more our rougher roads and tailored it with a for painted bumpers. All of these vans larger powertrain. come with two sliding doors for easy access regardless of the vehicle’s use. Inside The back doors of any work van are used a lot and Drive Ram uses a 60/40 split to allow the driver easy access What makes this van a compelling choice is the cato the cargo without having to open the entire door pability for the chassis and the engine. Europe diesel open. The rear doors can also fully extend to 180 derules the road, but Ram has modified the front engine grees for loading pallets and large objects. The width compartment to make room for a 2.4L 4-cylinder gasbetween the rear wheel-wells is wide enough to take oline engine with 178hp – the most in the class 1 van a standard sheet of plywood or big-box store pallet. segment. This engine is married to a 9-speed automatAbove the rear wheel-wells are walls that are nearly ic, which has wonderful gearing for pulling away from vertical, making it easy to outfit this van with custom a standing stop. The drivetrain and the platform have a class-leading payload of 854kg. Unlike the competistorage units. Ram claims that the rear cargo area is tion, the Promaster City uses an independent rear susthe largest in the class at 3,729 litres. Another area pension, rather than a solid rear axle setup, making that is constantly used on these types of vans is the

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the handling much more car like. Having a chance to drive this new van through an obstacle course made me appreciate the nimbleness of the van. Its car-like ride keeps the driver from feeling fatigued. Verdict One of the advantages of Fiat taking over Chrysler is the broader range of products they can introduce into the North American market. The team in Michigan took the award winning Doblo from Fiat and modified it to meet our needs. Things like the springs and shocks being stiffer and raising the ride height to help when driving over our rougher roads. The larger engine, running on gasoline will appeal to a wider audience than diesel but some buyers will wish that a diesel option were available here. At first glance, this Promaster City is something new, from a brand that has a lot of experience building smaller vans for urban environments. If you are in the trades and don’t need a full-size vehicle, this type of van is up to the job. The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 178hp 4-cylinder Fill-up: N/A Write to zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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PICKS OF THE WEEK Glen’s Pick

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Feature Pick 2004 VW PASSAT WAGON 1.8L 4 cylinder, 5 speed automatic, leather, heated seats, sunroof, halogen headlights, tinted windows, AC, power heated exterior mirrors. This car is in great shape in & out! 181,260 kms. Stock # 15086

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2015 FORD FIESTA SE Brand New! This stick shift equipped Fiesta has a 1.0L turbo with the power of a 1.6L! Look at this payment!

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1966 FORD MUSTANG Very rare find! This Island owned Collector Mustang has a V8, leather, automatic transmission and no rust.

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2013 FORD EDGE LIMITED This fully loaded Kodiak Brown Edge still has 16,000kms of bumper to bumper warranty. This is a gently used, classy ride that is priced to sell! Will not last!

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2008 FORD F-350 4x4 This 6.4L diesel automatic F-350 4x4 is a rare regular cab with a long box that loves to work!.

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2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LE

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This Corolla is great on gas, comfy with a beautiful wood grain interior console and doors. Complete with sunroof, perfect for summer.

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Smart people read the fine print. All loans are open loans that can be paid out early without penalty. Prices and payments are plus applicable taxes and administration of $399.00. Bi-weekly payments calculated at 5.99% with 20% cash or trade as a down payment, other configurations available OAC. Stock number, term and total obligation are: Stock #15167 - 96 mo - $19,690.47, Stock #15105A - 84 mo - $28,390.57, Stock #14298B - 60 mo - $13,801.50, Stock #15075 - 78 mo - $12,943.29, Stock #93601A - 84 mo - $38,266.67.

410 East Island Hwy., Parksville • 250.248.2062 To find out about our Ford Community, check us out on Facebook. To see more vehicle pictures and information visit us online at: joecunninghamford.com DL#6754

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Five least sexy convertibles By Leon Rochocco, Jr.

“Sex Sells” has long been a popular tenet in advertising. And sex appeal has typically made it easier to sell cars. The movie industry has always favoured convertibles for their leading men and women, whether Carey Grant, Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly, Kevin Costner or Susan Sarandon. Virtually any car becomes sexy when you chop the top, but I did say virtually. These five cars resist the glamour and glitz that often come with convertibles. 1985-1987 AMC Alliance Convertible: Built in the United States using a 1.7-litre engine and transmission from Renault, the Alliance was very much French in feeling. It was small, mundane in appearance and less than competitive against the best from Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda. It wasn’t cool with a roof and it didn’t get cooler without one. A good measure of its appeal then is its collectability and desirability now, which is nil. 1989 Yugo Cabriolet: The formula for the Yugo was simple and it was laughable. Buy a 20-yearold-design of a highly rust-prone Italian economy car, barely update it and ship it to America by the thousands. At first, people will buy a product that is vastly cheaper than the competition, but once the public finds out that it is slow, unattractive, outdated, uncomfortable and minimally reliable, the charm leaves in a hurry. Did a convertible version help the image and dramatically boost the sales? Again, the answer was, “Not really,” a response that was reinforced by a price that was double the cost of the GV Plus hatchback, which had gained fuel injection and six horsepower.

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When Walt says, “It’s got very low miles...”

1960-1963 Studebaker Lark VI Convertible: Solid, sensible and reliable all summed up Studebaker’s Lark. It was a good car without flash or panache, which had limited appeal to car-mad teens. There’s no question that lowering the top on the Lark made for a pleasant experience, but it didn’t change the status of this car from dud to stud when it came to sex appeal. 1908-1927 Model T Ford: Ford’s Tin Lizzie has always been rugged, reliable and in a class of its own. But sexy? Not likely. The roadster or touring car versions may be fun, simply because fun goes with open-air motoring like peanut butter goes with jelly. Sex appeal, though, simply isn’t part of the equation with this American icon, though the story would be very different if we were talking about a 1940 Ford Convertible Coupe. 1961-1963 Rambler American: The Rambler had to be one of the most sensible cars built in North America: properly engineered to conservative standards, with incredibly reliable straight-six engines and pricing within reach of middle class budgets. For 1961, the line offered a convertible and it was a lot like its sibling—responsible, sturdy and dull. In appearance and performance, the new drop-top was essentially an open-air version of an orthopedic shoe. You know, the kind of show that Marilyn Monroe or Angelina Jolie would avoid like the plague. Even spraying pheromones on this car wouldn’t give it an ounce of sex appeal. Leon Rochocco, Jr. writes for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca.

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Dean Wray’s film career may span over two decades, but he recently celebrated another first. Last month, the long-time Qualicum Beach resident and his colleagues were in Vancouver for the theatrical release of his first film Down Here. “I’m pretty proud of it,” said Wray, who was the star, co-writer and first-time executive producer of the film. “It’s been something I’ve been building toward.” Down Here is a feature-length film set on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside that tells the story of an alcoholic detective who struggles with inner demons while searching to find a murderer targeting street workers.

However, as the detective’s life continues to unravel, and the lines between his professional life and addiction start to blur, he finds solace—and the opportunity for redemption— within the fragile community he is trying to protect. Blending elements of a crime thriller and a contemporary social drama, Wray described Down Here as having documentary-like realism and grit with a social message.

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“It’s pretty raw … but we don’t overplay that,” he said. Yet despite the weight of the film, Down Here was shot in only 13 days. “I got a champagne movie on a beer budget,” said the executive producer. Wray placed a lot of praise

on the Down Here team for this feat. Some of the main creative players for the film included director, writer, producer and supporting actor Teach Grant; fellow executive producer and Wray’s sister Shawna Wray; and producer Crystal Braunwarth. According to a news release for the film, the cast was mostly filled with people Wray and Grant had worked with over the years. “We’ve both carved out a pretty long path over the years in front of the camera and so each of us had a bank of tremendous talent to pull from,” said Grant in the release. They also made a successful cold-call to actress Tantoo Cardinal, who is a Member of the Order of Canada for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts. Another major presence in the film was the Downtown Eastside itself. See Premiere, page a37

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Qualicum-based actor Dean Wray took on the role of producer for his latest film Down Here, which recently had its theatrical release after being picked up by a Canadian and an American distributor.

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Tiki Westnedge’s current show features the colourful buildings on Shack Island, a small rocky outcrop that sits in between Piper’s Lagoon and Neck Point in Nanaimo. Though the painter now lives in Qualicum Beach, Westnedge was born in Nanaimo and first swam to nearby Shack Island with her father at age 9.

Tiki Westnedge’s current show gives viewers a peak into her personal history. The paintings, now hanging in the Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply, predominately feature Shack Island, a small rocky outcrop that sits in between Piper’s Lagoon and Neck Point in Nanaimo. “It’s my favourite subject to paint,” she said. “The shacks have character.” Though she now lives in Qualicum Beach, Westnedge was born in Nanaimo and spent her summers in a cabin on Hammond Bay. She first swam to nearby Shack Island with her father at age 9. As the name suggests, the island is

home to a collection of small colourful shacks. And while the land itself is owned by the Crown, these structures are not public. Instead, according to a 2007 article in The Nanaimo Daily News, they are owned by the families of the original builders and are kept as summer cabins. In some cases, the shacks have been passed down for as long as five generations. While Westnedge’s family doesn’t own one of the buildings, the island has been a steady fixture in her life. To this day, she still swims out to the rocky bluffs a few times each year to visit and take reference pictures with a waterproof camera. Sometimes, at low tide, she’ll walk to the island from Piper’s Lagoon with a sketchbook. “Most people don’t mind,” she said. See ArtiSt, page a37

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Gillian Meghan Walters can finally add the title “author” to her resume. The registered clinical counsellor just wrote and illustrated her first children’s book, King Zoom and the Great Seal Pup Rescue, after she and her son had a chance encounter with an orphaned harbour seal pup in Nanoose Bay last year. “I have written many stories, but it was this particular experience that motivated me enough to publish,” she said in a news release. “I had been swimming at the same location for 40 years and this was the first time I had observed a lone seal pup.” The 50-page book, which Walters said is at the six-to10-year-old reading level, tells the true story of what happened during that encounter. “It was exciting and scary because you don’t know what to do,” she said in an interview with The NEWS. While King Zoom is Walter’s first published book, this isn’t her first stab at the arts. Writing and painting throughout childhood, Walter began her bachelor of arts degree with a focus on photography and painting at Vancouver Island University in 1992. During this time, she won two juried photography awards. Eventually, however, she changed her focus and graduated with a Masters of arts degree in counselling psychology from Seattle City

University in 2007. “It seemed like more of a career goal,” she said of the switch. “I’ve always wanted to help people.” Walters started to write and tell stories in earnest again when her son came along 11 years ago. One of the things she really wanted to accomplish was for her child, who is Jamaican Canadian, to see his cultural identity reflected in the material. “I just didn’t see much of it (dark-skinned characters in children’s books),” she said. In order to share her book with others, Walters turned to the self-publishing world. She attended a conference on the practice in Nanaimo, where she learned the steps she needed to take and made connections with a Victoria-based editor and graphic designer that eventually helped her put everything together. “Things just kind of happened,” Walters said, expressing she felt that going to the conference and getting family support “aligned” at just the right time. “I just got really into it,” she said. At the moment, Walters is tackling the marketing side of things. Her first stop was at the Nanoose Studio Tour Showcase last weekend. Walters also plans to contact bookstores for a tour up and down the Island this summer. Alongside all of this, the newly minted author is working on more King Zoom books, all of which are based on true stories. “I have a few books under my belt,” she said. While Walters is now

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mainly focusing on writing stories and painting, her counselling career hasn’t entirely fallen to the wayside. She continues to run creative movement expressive arts therapy groups for women and children with developmental issues. Her training in counselling psychology is filtering into her writing. Walters said her upcoming books will include themes of what it’s like to live with Tourette syndrome, ADHD and other behavioural issues, as well as how it feels to be different. As for King Zoom and the Great Seal Pup Rescue, Walters said her first book has a focus on mindfulness and

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“The cinematography is just beautiful,” said Wray. “The locations were an important landscape for us to get right,” said Braunwrath in the aforementioned release Braunwrath said it took about a month to scout out the Downtown areas alone. “(We) really tried to dig in to the nooks and crannies that are seldom seen by even long time Vancouverites,” she said. “It was a real joy to get acquainted with this part of the city.” Yet despite all this hard work, Wray said he was surprised at how hard it was to bring the film to a larger audience. As an indy film, Down Here had to first make its

rounds at film festivals. It was an official selection for the 2013 Whistler Film Festival and even earned an award of excellence at the Canada Film Festival in 2014. Only recently, however, did Canada’s Capital Motion Picture Group and the US’s Devolver Digital pick up the national and international distribution rights to the film. It was at that point when Wray and the rest of the Down Here team finally got to have their big premiere at the Rio in Vancouver, an event that they turned into a fundraiser for the street youth charity Covenant House. If you’d like to see Down Home, it is available digitally through iTunes, Vimeo and Google Play. You can also contact Capital Motion Picture Group for a DVD copy.

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The painter said she is drawn to the fact the buildings are colourful and not architecturally perfect. She also said she hopes to give people a different view of the shacks through her work so the island is “not taken for granted.” To bring the location to life on canvas, Westnedge said she prefers to use acrylic paints and “lively” brushstrokes. “I can get the vibrant colours and the texture on the weathered buildings,” she explained.

This style of painting also helped her earn her associate membership in the Federation of Canadian Artists this February. In fact, some of the images she used in her accreditation show are hanging in QAS. “It’s encouraging and validating,” she said of attaining the signature membership. “It requires dedication and perseverance.” Westnedge has painted since childhood, spending her spare time creating and attending workshops after she attained a degree in art education from UBC, a Masters’

degree in counselling and a career as a school teacher. The painter, who is a member of the Arrowsmith chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists, also said she eventually plans to go for her senior FCA membership and there is a “good chance” she’ll use more images of her beloved Shack Island for that next step. “I’m not tired of it yet,” she said of the subject. The Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Elizabeth â€œLizâ€? Louise Cooney November 16, 1924 â€“ January 30, 2015

The family of Liz Cooney would like to invite you to join them in celebrating the life of this amazing woman at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 17th at Yates Reception Centre. Come prepared to laugh, cry, share memories, tell tall tales, and tempt chance with a few of her favourite games.

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GARY JOHN ADAIR

Peacefully, on Wednesday April 29, 2015, Gary passed away at home in Qualicum Beach, BC with his wife of 45 years, Patricia by his side. His children, broâ€™s and friends were there daily to comfort him. Gary was in his 65th year. He leaves behind his two children, Kevin (Dee Ann) of Qualicum, & Kandace (Rob) of Qualicum; three beautiful granddaughters, Lauren, Mikaela, & Adason. Gary is also survived by his father, John Adair of Qualicum; step-father, Ken Kalte Sr of Port Elgin, Ontario; sisters, Sherry, Pat, Katherine; brothers, Kenny, John & Bill. He was predeceased by his mother, Marion. Born in Galt, Ontario in 1949, Gary lived in Ayr most of his teen years. He and Pat moved with the kids to Noelville, Ontario where he started his renovating and building career. In 1986, they moved to Qualicum Beach where he continued his love of building and enjoyed travelling and fishing. Gary touched many peoplesâ€™ lives with his words of wisdom and his beautiful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and the many friends he made along the way. We know he is up there playing euchre with the rest of the gang! At Garyâ€™s request, there will be no service. The family will hold a private Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Garyâ€™s memory with a donation to ALS Society of Canada, 3000 Steeles Avenue East, Suite 200, Markham, ON L3R 4T9 or CanLyme (The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation) on line at www.canadahelps.org. The family would like to thank the Oceanside Health Centre for all of the wonderful support, the ALS Loans Program, and a special thank you to Raymonde, Fay & Penny who went above and beyond to make sure his journey was as comfortable as could be. A special thank you to sister in law, Jackie for her thoughtfulness, and the special care she gave to a great man. 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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DEATHS

Sonya Gladys Chorney

(nee Frederiksen) August 26, 1938 - April 29, 2015 Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Passed away in the early evening of April 29th at the NRGH at the age of 76 surrounded by her beloved husband Thomas of 55 years, and her sons Michael and Thomas Jr. Sonya leaves behind her daughter Dee and was predeceased by her daughter Tara. Sonya also leaves behind her siblings Sylvia Levitt, Sandy Munro, Sherry Taylor and brother Barney. Sonya & Tom were residents of Victoria for many years and raised their children there. They retired to the Qualicum Beach area twenty-three years ago and spent many memorable years enjoying the mid-island with their Golden Retriever / Border Collie Bree. Sonya and Tom spent many days selling their wood working craft at local flea markets etc. and enjoying a story or two with local residents. No service by request. Cremation has taken place.

Hans Joachim Heine January 10, 1931 â€“ April 27, 2015

Hans passed away on Monday, April 27th at the Royal Jubliee Hospital in Victoria. He leaves behind to mourn his passing; sons, Hans (Cecila) Heine of Kamloops, BC and Bernd (Marianne) Heine of Castrop Rauxel, Germany; grandchildren, Melanie (Mike), Mark (Sigurdrifa) of Castrop Rauxel, Germany, Erik (Crystall) of Temperance, Michigan, USA, Ellie (Wayne) and Candace (Jessie) of Kamloops, BC; great grandchild, Ava Cavil; family members, Helmut and Ingrid Pelzer; numerous other family members; close family friends, Werner and Elke Stoll; and all the members of his singing groups. In December of 2006, Hans was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Erika. Hans was born in Dresden, East Germany. He escaped to West Germany where he worked as a supervisor in the Erin Coal Mine for over 30 years, retiring in 1984. Erika and Hans immigrated to Canada in 1985 to be closer to their oldest son and spoil a new group of grandchildren. 1987, Hans and Erika relocated to Parksville from Kamloops where they lived a full life. Hans was very active in the German community and various singing groups in Parksville and Nanaimo. In keeping with Hansâ€™ wishes, there will be no service. 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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HELP WANTED SOUS-CHEF AND other cooks needed at Arrowsmith Golf Course in Qualicum. Top scale wages, many perks and benefits - great, friendly place to work. Please email: essexproperties@shaw.ca or Jack, 250-752-9727ext 105.

Work-kampers with own RV required for 2015 season. Salmon Point RV Resort is located on Vancouver Island midway between Courtenay and Campbell River. We looking for a couple to assist with a variety of duties such as Pool & hot-tub maintenance, housekeeping/ gardening & office/store support. People skills a must. This is a seasonal position available May through September. Position would be for 1 fulltime and 1 part-time. 50 amp full hook-up site for 24 hours worked and wage for all additional hours worked. Applicants must be in good physical condition. Please send resume and pictures by email to: sales@salmonpoint.com Attention: Monica

HOME CARE/SUPPORT LIVE-IN CAREAIDE- F/T to assist one with MS, help w/ADL and some light housekeeping. Call (250)752-7373.

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO LESSONS; Formal or informal, all ages, a variety of methods to suit individual needs. Exercise your brain! Senior Discounts. Call Gina (250)586-1115.

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DEATHS

Geraldine Alexander May 7,1927April 26, 2015 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jerry Alexander. She was pre-deceased by her husband Gordon and their daughter Laurie. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by her Son, Bob (Shiela), and grandchildren Jennifer, Nicole, Leanne, Lori, her Daughter Cathy (Trevor) Olson, and grandchildren Alexander, and Mya. Family and love of life meant everything to Jerry. She will be forever missed and always remembered for her kind loving nature and beautiful smile.

Freda Laughlin (nee King) October 29, 1913 â€“ April 26, 2015

We are saddened to announce the passing of our Mum, Freda Laughlin, on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Mum is predeceased by her parents, Fred and Emily King; husband, Joe; sister Emily (Bert). Survived by her children Joy (Bob), Jan, Vic (Janet), 8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Freda was born and raised on Mary St. in Alberni. She will be remembered for her contagious giggles, her quirky antidotes of wisdom (one could never get her to repeat), and her drawing, crocheting and knitting skills. And, who said a great cook couldnâ€™t bake? She was a master at both. Fredaâ€™s funeral was held at Yates Funeral home in Parksville with close friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA.

IN MEMORIAM

Suzanne Marcelle Anderson

Robert William Anderson

Richard Arthur Kreutzer April 28, 1954 - May 1, 2015

Richard (Rick) will be sadly missed by his family, many friends and co-workers. Sister Donna (Bob) Turner, brother Tim (Shelley) Kreutzer, daughter Chenelle (Amir) Kreutzer Kadem, Felicia Kreutzer ... wife and best friend, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Leona and Arthur Kreutzer and brother William (Billy) Kreutzer. Richard owned and operated Artistic Painting Ltd. for over 30 years. Sadly missedâ€Ś but never forgottenâ€Ś Lots of Love from us All.

Elaine was born on August 9th, 1924 in Standard, Alberta. Predeceased by her husband Hugh in 2012, with whom she enjoyed over 65 years of marriage, and by her sister Alma, last year. Elaine is survived by her son Kim (Gina), daughter Erin (Stephen), grandchildren Kji (Dianne), Jason (Jacquelyn), Dawn (Rob) and great grandchildren Kaitlyn and James. Elaine started her working career as a teacher before joining the army. After the war, Hugh and Elaine married and owned a motel in Calgary for many years before moving to Qualicum Beach. Elaine was also involved in the business of the family farms. She especially enjoyed swimming in the ocean, watching and playing golf and entertaining her grandchildren. Elaine was philosophical, a lover of nature and was an avid reader. She had a keen sense of humour that she kept to the end.

She will be dearly missed.

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Parksville/Qualicum Beach News The Parksville Qualicum Beach News has an opening for a part-time, temporary reporter/photographer. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a variety of beats. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to: â€˘ Adhere to deadlines. â€˘ Write concise, accurate, balanced copy and adhere to Canadian Press style guidelines. â€˘ Take sharp, well-formatted photos that can add to our award-winning record of outstanding presentation and design. Familiarity with video production is an asset. â€˘ Take direction while also contributing original story ideas. â€˘ Produce consistent, attractive pages using InDesign and Photoshop while following The NEWSâ€™ style guidelines. â€˘ Be comfortable doing interviews and taking photos in all settings, from the council chambers to the theatre to ball field. â€˘ Be adept at working with social media and loading websites with content, including video. This position is for 30 hours a week for eight weeks starting the week of June 1, 2015. Candidates should have their own digital camera, a vehicle and a valid driverâ€™s licence. The NEWS offers a great working environment with a competitive remuneration plan coupled with a strong benefits package. The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is one of BCâ€™s Best Newspapers, the recipient of Gold for Best Community Newspaper in 2010 and 2012 by the BCYCNA. It is the paper of record in Parksville Qualicum Beach. The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is owned by Black Press Community News Media, an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Interested? Send your resume and samples of your work, by May 8, 2015 to: John Harding, Editor Parksville Qualicum Beach News #4 - 154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H2 or e-mail: editor@pqbnews.com Black Press www.blackpress.ca C O M M U N I T Y

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10: am - 4: pm Daily 1824 Alberny Highway Coombs, BC COMMUNITY GARAGE Sale, Saturday May 9, 10am-2pm. Quails Landing. 730 Barclay Crescent, French Creek. No early birds please. COOMBS- 1033 Schidler Rd, Sat, May 9, 7:30-3pm. Huge Sale Multi-family, across from annual Marine Sale. Coombs 2340 Alberni Hwy Next to French Creek School Antique Furniture & more May 9 & 10 ( 9-?) CRAIG BAY Parksville 1200 block Gabriola Dr., & 1200 block Saturna Dr. May 9 (9-4). DEEP Bay - Moving Sale Sat. May 9th, 9am-1pm. 5036 Longview Drive Tools, Household items, Cedar planter/benches, miscellaneous. EAGLECREST 643 Yambury Rd. May 9 (9-12). Antiques, brown leather couch, wicker, garden stuff, CD’s, cabinets, & misc. EAGLE CREST. 966 Royal Dornoch Drive. Sat. May 9 only, 9am-2pm only. Vast array of items, from nuts to bolts. Everything priced to sell! No early birds please. Errington - 1193 Leffler Rd. Sat May 9 (9-3) Pick your price estate & multi family sale Errington - Errington Hall Sat May 9 (9-2). Mother’s Day Sale Gifts and goodies. FR CREEK- 1090 Pepper Pl., May 9 (8-1) Garden tools, furn, golf sets, wicker, silk plants, model ships, paintings,gift sets FRENCH CREEK 675 Arrowsmith Way. Downsizing. May 9 (9-4). Clothes, tools, camping gear, gardening & outdoor misc. FRENCH CREEK: 791 Arrowsmith Way. Sat., May 9th, 9-3pm. Fridge, table saw, kitchen accessories, household & more! Rain or shine! FRENCH CREEK Sat May 9. (8:30-11:30) 831 Mulholland Dr. MOVING SALE Garden tools, pots, plants, ornaments, area rugs, lamps, pine cabinet, home decor items & more. GIANT GARAGE SALE FOR GUATEMALA @ Nanoose Place Community Centre 2925 Northwest Bay Rd. Saturday, May 9 9am-12pm Multi-family items, antiques, furniture, carpets, house wares, tools, garden, etc.

MOVING SALE

1314 Leeward Way Qualicum Beach, BC Thurs, May 7, 11-3pm Fri, May 8, 10-2pm Sat, May 9, 9-1pm. Teak DR furniture, Lazyboy loveseat, sofa bed, sm freezer, Christmas, garden and tools, couch, loveseat and chair, oak curio cabinet, 4 drawer oak filing cabinet, collectibles, kitchen, household, sewing cabinet, pictures and much more. Hosted by Karen’s Transitions Made Simple Check us out: www.transitionsmade simple.com PARKSVILLE 170 James St. May 9 (9-1). Household items, tools, small bed/chesterfield.

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3670 Nautlis Rd Nanoose, BC Mon, May 11, 11-4pm Tues, May12, 10-2pm Vinatage furniture, plants, Bernina sewing machine, Jamome My Lock Serger, fabric, craved wood animals, kitchen, household, teak table w/12 chairs, pewter cuckoo clock, wood side tables, burl table, garden, exercise bike and much more. Hosted by Karen’s Transitions Made Simple Check us out: www.transitionsmade simple.com

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May 8 (10-2) May 9 (9-2). Everything must go. Furniture, washer/dryer and household. NANAIMO 3528 Hammond Bay Rd. May 8 & 9 (9-6) & May 10 (9-4). Massive estate sale. Dinnerware (Rosenthal china),dining room table, Vilas hutch, elect. king size bed, musical instruments, vintage stereo equip, craftsman tools. Too much to list. For photos www.estateliquidators.ca Nanoose / Schooner Cove 3335 Blueback Dr. Sat, May 9 (8:30-2) 3rd annual home staging decor clear out sale. Terrific high quality items; terrific prices! Parksville - 17 Sylvan Cres. Fri /Sat & Sun. (8-2) Moving Sale! Too much to list. Parksville - 457 Wisteria St. Sat & Sun, May 9 & 10. (8-4) Lots of great stuff! PARKSVILLE- 631 Temple St Lady’s Gently used Spring fashions. Fri & Sat. May 8 & 9, 10am-4pm. Coming up: More Fashions, May 22, 23, 24 & 25 PARKSVILLE- 921 Esslinger Rd, Sat, May 9, 8-12noon. Household goods. Parksville - Bernard Ave. Fri & Sat (10-3) Tons of fishing, collectibles,video games,dvd’s PARKSVILLE Estate Sale May 9 (9-2) #16 Abbey Lane Park on Morison behind McD. Furniture, kitchenware, linens. PARKSVILLE

Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi Society Huge 10th Annual Plant and Garage Sale at Clubhouse location, 491 A East Island Highway, across from Tim Hortons. Saturday, May 16, 8am-1pm.

Parksville - Huge Multi Garage Sale! 90 Bridgewater Lane, Parksville. Sat May 9 (8am-2pm) Blowout prices!!!!! PARKSVILLE KASBA Circle neighbourhood sale. May 9 & 10 (8-2). Good designer clothes, household & more. PARKSVILLE: MOTHER’S Day (in house). Epicure Gift Baskets and more. “Gifts that keep on giving”. Fri., May 8, 1-7pm. Sat., May 9, 8-4pm. Visa/Master/Cash. 866 Temple Street. (off Wright Rd.). PARKSVILLE - Multi Family 500 Corfield St. Sat May 9 (9-12). Patio furniture, BBQ, Ikea Queen size bed set, household items and more! PARKSVILLE MULTI family on Larkspur Pl. May 9 (9-1). Lots of great stuff!!

GARAGE SALES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PARKSVILLE. MULTIHOUSEHOLD Garage sale. Saturday May 9, 8am-1pm. Wembley Place, 800 block Stanhope Road. PARKSVILLE- PLANT Sale. 286 Morrison, Sat, May 9, 9-3pm. All proceeds go to support small critters rescue. PARKSVILLE/SANDPIPER area, 1275 Jukes Plc., Sat, May 9 (8-5). Lots of stuff!

APPLIANCES

Plant, Garage, & Bake Sale Sat., May 9 (9-12) St. Edmund’s Church. 407 Wembley Road (behind Save On Foods). QUALICUM 1001 Windsor Dr. May 9 (9-1). Moving Sale - lots of stuff for everyone. Qualicum - 1156 Wedgewood Close, Eaglecrest. May 9 (8-3) Antiques,collectables, books, art, household appliances & lots of good stuff! QUALICUM- 1504 King Rd, Sat, May 7, 8:30-2pm. Moving Sale! Household, furniture, skis, videos, books, piano keyboard. QUALICUM: 2255 Widgeon Rd., Sat. and Sun. from 9-3pm. 3-family sale; art work, pottery, furniture, fishing gear, tools, garden tools, clothes, dishes and household misc. QUALICUM 550 Hollywood Rd May 9 (8-1). Tools, furniture, and lots more. Qualicum - 637 Tyee Cres. (off of Nootka) Sat May 9 (9-3)Vanity,books, much more.

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com

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QUALICUM BEACH 135 East Sunningdale Rd. May 9 (9-1). Antique Kohler hand sewing machine, blanket box & many more household items. QUALICUM BEACH 472 First Ave West May 9 (8-2). Huge multi family (downsizing/reno sale). Wide selection of household goods, hand tools, kitchen dishes, glassware, Figgjo Norway dishes, window coverings & hardware, lighting, golf & tennis equip., cutlery, jewellery, Xmas items, aluminum pet door & more. Everything must go. QUALICUM BEACH- 596 Eagle Crest, Sat, May 9, 9-3pm. Estate Sale. Collectibles, furniture, fine china & glassware, tools, linens, books, pictures, weed eater, ability aids. QUALICUM BEACH- Attention Handymen- 778 Canyon Crescent Road, Sat, May 9, 9-2pm. Lots of power tools, small appliances, Omega Juicer, small household items. QUALICUM. GIANT Garage Sale. Saturday and Sunday 8am-3pm. 987 Eaglecrest Drive. Household, pets, Christmas and lots of free stuff! QUALICUM. MOVING sale. Sat. May 9, 8:30am-5pm. 1060 Symons Cres. QUALICUM OCEANSIDE Drive. Windward Way & Leeward Way. May 9 (8-?). Seniors downsizing. Lots for all.

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COTTAGES QUALICUM BEACH: 2 bdrm cottage, shared fence/yard. N/S. $750. Ref’s req’d. Avail. June 1. Call (250)752-0896.

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RV PADS near Parksville, utils included. $450. Call 250-2284097. RV SITES, only 2 left. Longterm, on Roger Creek in Pt. Alberni. Beautiful site, feels like you’re in the country, but close to town. Full hook-up, everything incld. Hi-speed internet, HD TV, power water sewer. $425. 1-888-684-4290.

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QUALICUM BAY LIGHTHOUSE Community Centre 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Sunday, May 10, (8-12) Served by the Society’s Hall Board a Pancake breakfast. Also, market and Community Club’s Annual Plant Sale. Entertainment and small animal swap (bring the kids). Tables $10 Phone 778-424-9900 or info@communityhall.ca

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QUALICUM BEACH Lovely gardens, close to Heritage Forest & easy walking distance to downtown or the beach. Quiet street. 1332 sq.ft. on .21 acre lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, LR, DR, kitchen, Fam.Rm. $348,900. Details of this property at ForSaleByOwner.ca Listing # 129262 Call 250-752-9272 for viewing appointment

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WANTED TO RENT HOST Families Needed!! The Qualicum International Student Program (District 69) is looking for host families in the District 69 Area to host international students from around the globe. Short term, Semester or School Year. Hosting an international student will provide you with the opportunity to make new friends from around the world and can be an exciting cultural experience to share with your family! There is financial compensation to cover the costs of hosting an international student. To find out more about hosting an international student please call Sandie or Jenny at 250951-0857 or email us at: isphomestay@sd69.bc.ca

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Kevin Biro and Mackenzie Parlow, both playing for the UBC Thunderbirds, are heading to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) World Series after capturing the NAIA Western Championship last week. Biro, from Deep Bay, and Parlow, from Qualicum Beach, are both former members of the Quality Foods Parksville Royals and have both come through Oceanside Minor Baseball as well. For most of this season, Parlow, in his second season at UBC, was out with a herniated disc in his back and was used as a pinch-hitter through the playoffs, sparking a rally in game one against Menlo that the T-Birds went on to win by a score of 5-3. Biro, who is primarily a third baseman, has been playing shortstop in the playoffs for the T-Birds. Both Biro and Parlow were members of a 2006 Oceanside Pee Wee team that finished second at the Provincials and now both are part of a winning team together once again. The T-Birds will now head to the opening round of the NAIA World Series, which takes place May 12-15 at a location that has yet to be decided. From there, the NAIA World Series itself will take place May 22-29 in Lewiston, Idaho.

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Ballenas Whalers capture third straight victory Local team will be the number one team from the North in the Island Championships in Comox starting Monday T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

For the third straight year in a row, the Ballenas Whalers senior girls soccer team has captured the North Island Championship and are heading to the Island tournament in Comox next week. It was a clean sheet right across the board for the Whalers as they managed to win all four of their games without conceding a single goal from all four opponents. This bumps their streak to six games without allowing a goal now. In the finals, the Whalers took on the Brooks Bobcats (Powell River) in a tight game that needed penalty kicks to crown a winner. In the end, the Whalers came away with the victory, giving them three straight North Island

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titles. The Whalers girls will be the number one seed from the North, as they will play out the Island Championships at Mark Isfeld Secondary School in Comox, which starts Monday, May 11. “It was a great tournament for us,” head coach Larry Stefanek said. “Our team played solid from the back end and our attacking game was right where it needed to be. It speaks volumes about the defense and goalkeeping of this team, not having given up a goal in their last six games, it’s incredible.” That defense coach Stefanek speaks of has been playing well their last six games, without a goal from opponents in all six contests.

Goalkeeper Olivia Collins has been the last line of defense for the Whalers in goal, stopping all shots coming her way. Defenders Bronwyn Kirk, Olivian Friesen, Kate Reynolds, Heavenly Brock and Kyla Squire have all done their part as well, making sure that Collins can find the ball on it’s way through, whenever it does. “The defense has been solid,” Stefanek said. “We’ve been playing a great team game through these last six and we’re hoping that we’ll be able to continue it from this point forward at the Islands.” On their way through to capturing the North Island title, the Whalers beat out the Kwalikum Kondors (5-0), Brentwood (4-0), Mark Isfeld (1-0) and then Brooks in the final on penalty kicks.

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With Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 10 it’s still not too late to sign up for the ORCA Mother’s Day 10 km run. Entries will be closing tonight just before midnight

(May 7) so if you didn’t get a chance to sign up for the 10 km run/walk event, you can still do so a half-hour before the start of the race on Sunday. The walking portion of the event starts at 9:30 a.m. and the runners start at 10:00 a.m. Registration prior to the event is $20 and will be $30

on race day. ORCA will be donating proceeds from the race to the Parksville Haven Society, with donations being kindly accepted. The run starts at Parksville Community Park. For more information or to register for the Mother’s Day run this Sunday visit www.orcarunning.ca.

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It was a balanced scoring attack for the Whalers, as Emily Robertson led the way with three goals in game one, along with Sophie Palmer and Chloe Pezel adding a goal each against the Kondors. Robertson continued to find the back of the net; scoring two against Brentwood, Palmer

added another goal and Claudia Ritzker rounded out the scoring. Megan McCrae scored the lone goal for the Whalers in their third game against Mark Isfeld. The Whalers now have a chance to make Provincials, with three berths from

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Royals fine-tune game Parksville players use their spare time wisely this week T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

With just the one game on tap this week, the Quality Foods Parksville Royals are using their spare time to get in some good practices and fine-tune some of the smaller aspects of their team game ahead of a busy month of June. The Royals were in Nanaimo last night, taking on the Nanaimo Pirates (score not available at press time) in their only game this week. With the rare weekend off, the Royals have been making good use of their practice time to prepare for the busy schedule that awaits them. “It’s nice to have this time off right now,” head coach Dave Wallace said. “It gives us a chance to charge up the batteries, we’ve got a few pitchers with some minor injuries that will allow them to heal up. It’s a good thing to have some down time, especially for these kids, because it’s going to be busy for the rest of the season.” Winners of two of their first 10 games this season, the Royals have had chances to win games early on but haven’t been able to capitalize on bringing runs around when needed. Hitting has been one of the weaker points in the Royals game at the early point this season but coach Wallace knows it will turn around in due time. “Our last game was a good indicator of it coming around,” Wallace said. “We were looking to be much more aggressive at the plate against White Rock and we showed that we were more than capable of doing so. Our hit-

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