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‘Time to fish or cut bait’ There’s still one more deadline and company says it will meet it CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com

Compliance Coal Corporation has less than three weeks to save its bid to build a coal mine near Buckley Bay, less than 50 kilometres from Qualicum Beach. The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) is giving Compliance until August 28 to submit more information about its proposed Raven coal mine operation. The added pressure from the EAO comes two months after CoalWatch Comox Valley Society — a group critical of the coal mine proposal — asked the EAO to terminate the project. CoalWatch president John Snyder argued “Under the Environmental Assessment Act and the Prescribed Time Limits Regulation, the executive director under the act may suspend or terminate an EA (environmental assessment) if the information required by the Application Information Requirement Guidelines (AIR) has not been provided within three years.” See ‘TOO LATE’, page A7

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Rejected in April, embraced in August. Parksville city council members voted Monday night in a special meeting to add an Occupational Health and Safety Officer to staff, an addition they rejected during budget discussions in April. The health and safety officer will cost the city $87,500 a year and will start in November. The city says this will not change the property tax increase for homeowners set on April 24, which was 1.5 per cent for 2015. “The addition of the Occupational Health and Safety Officer will provide much-needed relief to senior staff,” said a staff report considered by council on Monday night. See GREIR ‘FED UP’, page A7

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A two-year-old Qualicum Beach girl is expected to make a full recovery after being run over by a vehicle Friday afternoon, according to police. Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said the young girl returned home Tuesday from B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, where she was airlifted last week. “She shouldn’t have any long term injuries or problems,” he said. “She’s expected to make a full recovery.” Foreman said the girl sustained a concussion from the accident and received stitches at the hospital, but is “recovering nicely at home.” Police were called to a home along Widgeon Roach in Qualicum Beach Friday where a family friend ran over the young girl. “It’s not a criminal investigation of any nature,” confirmed Foreman. “It was a complete accident.”

No update on Bowser animal investigation Oceanside RCMP said Wednesday it has no information to add to our story in Tuesday’s paper about allegations of animal abuse in Bowser. The SPCA launched an investigation after allegations came forward last week from concerned neighbours. The SPCA also did not provide an update to the investigation before press time Wednesday. See Tuesday’s edition of The NEWS for the latest.

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Land has been cleared for a low density residential subdivision at the corner of Stanhope Road and Highway 19A. Parksville Manager of Current Planning Keeva Kehler said the property owner is actually only subdividing into 20 larger than average lots on land that is zoned for high density multi-family.

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With the forecast calling for a bit more rain before a return to hot, dry summer conditions, authorities remind people the overall conditions have not improved. “People need to continue to be vigilant,” said Parksville fire chief Doug Banks. “Be aware of your surroundings.” With a dip in the fire danger rating from extreme down to dangerous thanks to some rain and cooler temperatures last weekend, Parksville’s stand-by fire crew was off duty for a time. “But if it’s back up at extreme for a few days we’ll bring them back,” Banks said, pointing out the rating was already back to extreme Tuesday, just two days after the rain. Despite all the wildfire danger, Banks said the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department has “been

fortunate not to have anything to deal with, whether that’s good management or just luck.” There have been 159 wildfires so far this year in the Coastal Fire Centre said Fire Information Officer Marg Drysdale. That includes several notable fires around the mid Island at Sproat Lake and Mt. Benson that are now out or under control and one small wildfire in Coombs. Of those recorded fires 120 were human caused, highlighting the need for continued vigilance, Drysdale said. Campfires and pretty much any kind of outdoor burning are still banned until further notice. The almost province-wide ban in place since July 2 prohibits all campfires as well as enclosed wood burning appliances and gas appliances capable of creating a flame of more than 15 centimetres. See LOW FLOW, page A9

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Two weeks, two physicians out Thousands of Parksville Qualicum Beach residents don’t have a family doctor JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

Another family physician is leaving his practice in Parksville Qualicum Beach. Dr. Vadula Jayaraman is closing the doors of his Qualicum Beach office on Saturday, “for personal and family reasons,” he said on Tuesday. Jayaraman has about 1,500 patients and he said they were all notified of the office closure by letter. “I have been trying desperately since January to find a replacement,” he said. This latest departure comes on the heels of the news that Dr. Marlene van der Weyde, the family physician at the Oceanside Health Centre’s (OHC) primary care department, had decided to retire from general practice. Her last day was July 31. Many of the 1,700 people who are clients at the OHC primary care department may have never seen Van der Weyde, instead having their needs attended to by a nurse practitioner or other people who are part of the primary care team. It’s unclear how many of the 1,700 clients claimed Van der Weyde as their family doctor. This week, OHC medical lead Dr. Ben Williams said the search for Van der Weyde’s replacement continI have been trying desperately since January ues. “We are working to find a replacement on it,” said Williams. Island Health Dr. VADULA JAYArAMAN said in June it was working to fill this OHC vacancy as soon as possible. “We know that recruiting physicians can be challenging, given the current national physician shortage,” said Island Health spokesperson Valerie Wilson. Premier Christy Clark, in Parksville for caucus meetings in June, said finding physicians “is a problem all over the world.” She also said “I think we will be successful in finding a replacement. Island Health is going to work hard to find a replacement. Frankly, I don’t think it’s going to be as hard here as in other communities to find a replacement. It’s not like liv-

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ing in Parksville is like hardship pay, right? I mean people really love to be here and it’s a rewarding practice to have, so I’m hopeful Island Health will be able to find a replacement.” In July, Island Health announced the OHC would be open one hour less each day, starting August 1. Urgent Care will see patients from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., seven days a week. Since it opened in September of 2013, the centre has been open from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. “Our data shows that the majority of people seek treatment in urgent care between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., which we know is contributing to

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According to a letter addressed to Compliance president Steve Ellis from the EAO obtained by The NEWS, the AIR for Compliance’s project was issued June 7, 2012 — more than three years ago. “In order for EAO to be able to assess the appropriate next steps for the EA (environmental assessment), we require a better understanding of Compliance’s plans regarding Raven, including Compliance’s anticipated timing… We require this information by August 28, 2015,” reads the letter signed by EOA executive project director Shelley Murphy dated Aug. 5. Ellis confirmed Tuesday afternoon“there will be some information provided by Aug. 28.” But Snyder said it’s too late. “There’s a prescribed three-year time line they (Compliance) have been afforded and, in my opinion, they’ve been given due process,” he said. “It’s time for them to fish or cut bait.” According to Compliance’s website (www.

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With a lack of big food drives in the summer the Parksville Thrifty Foods stepped up to raise funds for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Food bank coordinator Lisa Clason said that after an article in The NEWS in June they experienced a spike in cash donations. She said she called Thrifty manager Bill Rutledge, “about what kind of deal I could get to buy food. He gave me a fantastic deal and he started asking about the current situation.” She told him they were particularly hurting from the cancellation of Canada Post’s summer food drive so Rutledge came up with the idea of hosting regular fundraiser barbecues. Every Saturday through

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August the store invites everyone down for a delicious fresh grilled snack sponsored by a different group each week. Thirfty’s themselves did the first one, followed by Hertel Meats, Silver Meadows Farm in Errington this weekend and Grimm’s Meat next. The barbecue runs from about 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rutledge said and they also have a food donation bin near the tills and take part in the provincial food share program

where people can buy $5, $10 or $20 coupons that go directly to the local food bank. Clason said it now looks like they will make it over the summer lull, but they can still use all the help they can get and are specifically looking for donations of high protein foods like meals in a can as well as back-to-school supplies like juice boxes. For more information or to help or donate call 250-248-8794 or stop by 886 Wembley Road.

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Today marks the 24th day since Parksville city council detailed just how much residents could be fined if they ran afoul of water restrictions during this time of drought. As of Tuesday afternoon, not one person has been fined, but eight people have received warnings, according to the city. On July 20, council gave final reading to a bylaw which authorizes bylaw officers to ticket residents not in compliance with water conservation restrictions. The bylaw makes the contravention of water conservation regulations a ticketable offence.

Fines are as follows: • Connection to water system without written permission, $150; Use of water contrary to conservation levels, $100; Allow waste of water, $100; Failure to use water in accordance with the provisions of the bylaw, $100; Obstructing a city employee or officer, $400. On July 8, the City of Parksville along with the Regional District of Nanaimo, moved to a Comprehensive Watering Ban (Level 4 Conservation). The city said its bylaw compliance officers and operations department “water patrol staff,” through public information materials and warnings, are working to obtain compliance from residents prior to ticketing.

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Fines for burning start at $345 and, if convicted in court, can reach $100,000 and/or jail time. There are still B.C. River Forecast Centre low flow advisories on many rivers and streams across B.C. including the Englishman and Little Qualicum Rivers. After a record dry first half of the year, as of Aug. 4, the damn controlled Englishman is running at 0.75 square metres per second, close to half of what it was just a month ago, but still above record lows. The Little Qualicum is in record low territory at 0.52 m3/s, well under half what it was a month ago. The dry conditions have also kept watering restrictions in place with Qualicum Beach residents allowed to water between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. and watering almost completely banned in Parksville and Regional District of Nanaimo where residents are only allowed to hand water vegetable gardens between the hours of 6-10 a.m. and 6-10 p.m. For more on restrictions contact your municipality: Parksville (250-248-6144), RDN (250-390-6560) or Qualicum Beach (250-752-6921) or visit their websites. To report a wildfire or for more provincial fire information call 1-800-6635555 or *5555 on a cellphone and check www.bcwildfire.ca for the latest information.

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This Saturday children from all over Vancouver Island will come together at the Qualicum Beach Museum to get a taste of local history. On August 15 it’s the 9th annual Children’s Museum Day, a free family-friendly event. “Basically it’s a day for the children,” said Qualicum Beach Museum manager Netanja Waddell. “We’ll have several activities strewn throughout the museum grounds.” This year’s theme is “pioneer times” and activities will include crafting old fashioned toys like whirligigs, learning to wash clothes with a vintage scrub board, shake splitting and making canoes out of paper. Tiger Lily Farms will provide pony rides, the local marimba band will perform and Oliver the Owl from the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre will even grace the event. The communication room will also be open where kids can send telegraph messages. It’s a popular event in Qualicum Beach and Waddell said usually around 300 people come out to enjoy the festivities. This year, visitors can check out the

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he movie is called The Grand Seduction (2013) and it stars Brendan Gleeson and Taylor Kitsch. It also won Gordon Pinsent a Genie Award for best supporting actor. The gist is this: a dying Newfoundland fishing village (Tickle Head, pop. 120) can land a plastics factory and rejuvenate its town if it can prove it has a family doctor. Suffice to say the lengths these people go to woo the doctor (they take up cricket, for example, and leave five-dollar bills lying around for the young doctor candidate to randomly find) are incredible, and quite funny. Pinsent barely says a word, but steals every scene he’s in. In the end, well, we don’t want to spoil it for you. Lest you believe we’ve turned this space into a moviereview-of-the-week, we have a point. Perhaps it’s time for us in Parksville Qualicum Beach to take up cricket. In a matter of two weeks, hundreds of people lost a family doctor here. July 31 was Dr. Marlene Van der Weyde’s last day as the only family physician at the Oceanside Health Centre’s primary care department. This coming Saturday, Dr. Vadula Jayaraman closes the doors of his practice in Qualicum Beach. He had 1,500 patients. These losses come in a region that was already starved for family doctors. It’s not a stretch to suggest thousands of people are without a family physician in this region. Island Health is not the bad guy here. In fact, there really isn’t a bad guy. But that doesn’t make the situation any better, or any safer. Just like the Foundation of Oceanside Residents Associations (FORA) did almost a decade ago, it’s time for a grassroots effort to find out-of-the-box ways to attract family physicians to this region. It’s clear that relatively inexpensive housing and the fact we live in a seaside paradise is not enough. Island Health, FORA, the Oceanside Division of Family Practice, town and city councils, MLAs and other groups need to band together soon to come up with a plan. This region is home to the oldest people in the country, people who have paid taxes and built communities here and across the country. They need and deserve access to health care services in their golden years. — Editorial by John Harding

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ClassiC Car Cruise stunk, literally I have only lived in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area for just over a year. Now that we have settled in, we have been trying to take in some community events. I was excited to learn the classic car drive by was coming through our community on the August long weekend. I love to see the old cars and so I grabbed a chair and joined my neighbours alongside the road. I am sorry to say that I had to leave the roadside not even halfway through due to the complete lack of maturity and respect of a few of the drivers. They would stop in front of us as we sat along the roadside and spin their tires until we were engulfed in a blue haze of burnt rubber. It was upon the third hazing that I left. Despite all of the people there imploring him not to burn his tires, he laughed and proceeded to do so. Not to mention the toxicity of this cloud of burnt rubber to the lungs of the average person. It is especially bad for the young, the elderly and those of us with respiratory illnesses such as asthma and COPD, etc. As a community event this stunk (literally) and showed no respect for the community in which they drove through. It’s a shame as it was only a few of them, however the whole classic car association is wearing it. Lin Hansen Qualicum Beach

immature drivers There are two classic car cruise events held in the Parksville and Qualicum area every year. The first one is in June during the Father’s Day weekend car show and then the other one is during the August long weekend car show. They both go right down Sunrise Drive in Qualicum Beach in front of our home. This letter is a heads up to the groups that organize these events. They are becoming dangerous and it is just a matter of time when someone on the sidewalk or in another car going the opposite way is seriously hurt or killed. There are immature individuals along the way and very immature drivers that think it is entertaining for us to see them lock up their brake lines and lay rubber all

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over the pavement. The burnt rubber is awful and the cars are so locked up they go from side to side and are close to out of control. I am not complaining about just one or two cars — it was at least a couple of dozen this time. It is my understanding from talking to others here and in Parksville that the same thing is going on all around the route. It is time that someone controls these cruises or there will be a price to pay. If that someone is not the RCMP and the organizers, then maybe they should just be stopped. We used to love sitting on our driveway to watch all the beautiful cars go by but that is all gone now. It is dangerous. The owners of these cars spend thousands of dollars and countless hours on them and it sure beats me why they would care to put everything at risk just to make a few immature citizens happy. Margaret aLbert Qualicum Beach

Fossil Fuel and extreme weather

There is a growing belief that the worldwide increase in extreme weather conditions, including drought, flooding and destructive winds, is due to a sudden increase in global warming and that this, in turn, results from burning fossil fuels. Geology shows that ice overlies the continents at times and at others the polar ice caps might melt and disappear. Scientists agree that climate changes result from variations in the amount of solar energy that reaches the surface of the earth. At times abundant plant life can accumulate as the first stage of coal production. Roughly 10,000 years ago the ice sheets began to retract, and greening of the earth moved poleward. Finally, during the 18th century, the demand for coal grew greatly with the industrial revolution. Oil joined in during the 19th and natural gas during the 20th. Coal is still a major source of energy. In 2013, its worldwide production was over 20 million tonnes a day. There is enough in the ground to last about one 150 years. Coal is the dirtiest fuel, followed by heavy oil. Light oil and natural gas (after treatment), are next. All of these produce carbon dioxide (CO2) when burned.

Mark Twain said “There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.” CO2 measurements are generally accurate and they indicate that atmospheric CO2 is presently increasing annually at over two parts per million. This might not seem like much, but, depending on how the data is interpreted, it could be about 1,000 times the annual increase that existed before the industrial age. Earth temperatures vary greatly in any one spot, and that one differs from all the others, so statistical values to show an annual increase probably fall into Twain’s third category. However, the relatively rapid loss of polar ice over the last few decades is good evidence of more rapid warming, and the marked increase of CO2 dissolved in the oceans points a finger at fossil fuels. Geothermal and solar energies are the only ones which have no ecological drawbacks. Common sense suggests that if every possible type of non-fossil energy was developed, it would still take years to get rid of fossil fuels and there is no way of knowing how this would effect environmental change. It is reasonably sure, however, that extreme weather condition are not going to go away soon. JiM DruMMonD Qualicum Beach

demand healthy development

I am not anti-development but I am against how development is done. First, let’s clarify the word development: in most cases it refers to building, usually malls or densified housing. Clearing all native trees, shrubs, grasses, even natural rock features, in order to create a flat, clean surface that is easier for the “developers” to work with is not okay. It’s a proven scientific fact that human stress is reduced by green spaces and nature. Open, wild spaces provide seeds from varied grasses and wild flowers that sustain many species of birds and animals that we all enjoy. Let’s demand healthy development for our living spaces that are more integrated with nature rather then the bald, hot, de-nuded spaces that are presently the norm. Diane erMacora Qualicum Beach

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teunis Westbroek Mayor,

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THU. AUG 13

FRI. AUG 14

QUALITY FOODS CANADIAN OPEN SAND SCULPTING FESTIVAL 2015

PARKSVILLE BEACH CONCERT SERIES

Parksville Community Park/ Beach to Aug 16th. http:// www.parksvillebeachfest.ca/

RAPTOR PRESENTATIONS

1:30-2:30pm, NIWRA Ctre. 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington. Wed/Thurs/Fri. Shelley Williamson, 250-248-8534, www.niwra.org

BEAR AWARENESS

1pm, NIWRA, 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington. Onsite at Magical Field of Stones. Thurs/Fri. Shelley, 250-2488534, www.niwra.org

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5-8-pm, to Oct 9th. 1245 E. Is Hwy. Fresh, Locally grown/ made foods. FREE museum evening. Nikki Gervais, 250-248-6966, Manager@ parksvillemuseum.ca, http:// www.parksvillemuseum.ca/ Markets/

PV-QB SPCA SHELTER CHILDREN’S DAY 1-4pm, 1565 Alberni Hwy. Come & enjoy crafts, activities, stories, refreshments. Learn about the animals in our care. 250 248 3811.

MINDS IN MOTION® 1:30-3pm, PCC, 132 E. Jensen Ave. to Aug. 14th. Please register, drop-ins accepted on availability. Shanan St. Louis 1-800-462-2833, sstlouis@alzheimerbc.org 9:30-10:30am, on the grass by the QB Visitors Ctre. Aug 14, 16, 17 & 19. Hot N Cool supporting:Haven House & Yoga Gives Back.org, 250586-4202.

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10am-2pm, June 13 to Aug 29th. 716 E Is. Hwy. New Vendors welcome. $10/table. Call Donna, 250-586-3800, Maura, 250-937-7225.

ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET

10am-1pm, Errington Comm. Park. Music: “Kirk & Friends”. Join us for “Hi Neighbour Day Celebrations” 250-5860099, www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca

4-6:30pm, to Sept 26. Veterans Way & Memorial. Mimi@1-844-843-7236. qbfmmanager@gmail.com, 250-752-8849.

1pm-5pm, every Sunday, 1245 E. Is. Hwy. Local artists & crafts. Megan, 250-9370999, olsen_megan@yahoo. ca, http://parksvillemuseummarkets.ca/2015-parksvillemuseum-art-market/

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5:30-8pm, 6996 Is Hwy. to Aug 26. Fresh produce, artisanal breads, native crafts/ jewellery. Live music. 250-937-1879, sarahmhutchis@gmail.com

8:30am, Quality Bayside Resort. Speaker, Judy Millar on “Lessons from the Lighter Side of Life”. $5. Helen Shaw, hshaw47@ gmail.com, 250-390-9121

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THU. AUG 20 BEACH YOGA

9:30-10:30am. Tues/Thurs, QB Visitor Ctre. Wed/Fri, PV Comm Beach Park. Supports Manna Homeless Soc. & SPCA. 250-9512538.

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SAT. AUG 15 8am-11pm, 100th Anniversary of Errington Community Park. Breakfast, market, parade, silent auction, variety show, dance! www.erringtonhall.bc.ca/ hnd.htm

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170 athletes (14-18 yrs), 26 volleyball courts, a feature court with music, spectator seating, & live video streaming. FREE, family-friendly event open to the public. Parksville Waterfront Community Park http://www.volleyball.ca/node/3772

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It was a Great Day In the LIfe I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘A Day In the Life of Parksville’ in the July 30 edition of The NEWS. The photographs by the various folks and their names were so informative for this community. Marilyn Henderson Parksville

DoG ban Is GooD I’m a dog owner but tend to agree that a busy Saturday market is not really the place for pooches, leash or no leash. I also feel the same way about baby strollers, but let’s not go there today. A couple of months ago we went to the Saturday market on Salt Spring Island where dogs are also banned. But they have a brilliant solution: just outside the market is a separate grassy area where dogs can be left, for whatever donation one can afford, in the care of volunteers from the local SPCA. We witnessed a number of dogs being cared for separately by individual volunteers, as well as a group of dogs playing happily with each other in another section of the temporary enclosure. At the Qualicum Beach market, the grassy and treed area between the market and the railway track at the market’s entrance would be the perfect spot for just such a makeshift doggy day care. I challenge our local SPCA to look into and perhaps adopt this idea. The dogs would get an outing but not get under foot, cranky dog-averse market-goers would be placated, and the SPCA could make a few bucks. Winwin. lenore leitcH Qualicum Beach

PLant PLastIc trees We understand from the news that Parksville is considering creating a separate ‘budget’ for dead trees based on the most recent stage 4 water restrictions. Surprise, surprise, trees die without water.

You’ll note, we’re not using the word “drought.” In our view, a drought describes an extended time when a region receives a deficiency in its water supply over which it has no control. We have read in this paper and elsewhere about many great ideas and examples on how to manage our water resources so that we have plenty of water in storage when we need it most. If the powers that be do not have the will to implement these ideas then why would we be using taxpayer monies and resources to plant and re-plant more trees every year when there is no water to maintain them. Maybe plastic trees would be the solution? We should be using our efforts and monies to fix our water storage problems and forget planting trees, grass and other plants until we resolve the water problems. This, like many issues, is not about waste, it’s about lack of good leadership and management foresight. Wayne and HeatHer neville Parksville

the envIronment

I am amused — and bemused — by the attitude toward environmentalists expressed by Mike Weismiller in a letter to the editor on July 28. He caricatures environmentalists as vacantly holding up signs saying “save the trees” or running amuck pounding spikes into trees with the aim of maiming loggers. Why are they not, he asks, in the front lines of fighting fires if they care so much for trees? Where, he asks, are they? Environmentalists are all around you. We are people who love the mountains, forests and ocean of this region and believe that human activity has to be balanced by preservation, sustainably. Environmentalism is not a niche concern, and being an “environmentalist” is not an identity that excludes all our other ones. Environmentalists can be anyone and anywhere. We are ordinary people, for instance, who believe that water is a public resource to be managed for the good of all, and accept regulations on its use in time of drought.

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Qualicum Beach town council obviously feels that our municipal workers are not worth the same monies as their counterparts in other municipalities and therefore made the decision to lock them out. Well then, I would expect that the council ‘step up’ and are out there providing essential services to the community that voted them to office. If the council is so concerned about “the realities of the social, environmental and economic circumstances in which we live” how do they plan to deal with these circumstances? Social circumstances: will we now have a divided town? What image do we present to other municipalities and visitors? Environmental circumstances: what plans do the councillors have for garbage pickup? That is an environmental and health hazard. Economic circumstances: the council can pay huge sums of money for white elephants and unnecessary things (the bus barns, which have become a parking lot), but not give our municipal workers parity. I am disappointed in this council. Too bad it isn’t an election year!

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Charity enviro havoC The July 28 issue of The NEWS tells about a local Realtor who, along with 70 associates is embarking on what seems to be a very commendable journey to Machu Picchu. This holiday is in order to raise funds, for a woman’s shelter. A worthy goal indeed. That is until you consider the carbon emissions as a result of flying by jet to far away lands. Greenhouse gas emissions are wreaking havoc on our environment. Travel by jet for vacations is one of the most significant and easily preventable sources of such emissions. It is truly ironic that climate change brought about by such carbon emissions is causing much more grief and loss of shelter and lives in this world than could possibly be mitigated by such a fund raising junket. If these 70 adventurers spent their travel money on Haven House and their time on local fund raising they could do far more good without the negative consequences. Even if one buys good quality carbon offsets, understand that with our planet in its current desperate straits, those offsets are needed to be applied to carbon emissions that are unavoidable. More information is available at, Http://dogwoodinitiative.org/ blog/stainsbyfly. The essay found there and written by my brother, Cliff Stainsby, on the ethics of flying is blunter and probably more honest in its assessment of flying than I, but, the facts are unassailable. I would be delighted if somebody could show me otherwise because I too would like to fly to exotic locations. I wish I knew how to write this letter without the risk of alienating good friends and relatives who fly but I don’t, and this huge elephant in the room must be discussed. I will now go and make a donation to Haven House which is an excellent cause. Dick StainSby Parksville

we paid for daily rail

Recently I brought to the attention of Teunis Westbroek, Mayor of Qualicum Beach, that the additional $945,000 contributed by the municipalities along the E&N railway towards restoration was committed, in return for resumption of daily rail service. It would appear there is some indication that the powers involved are trying to establish a somewhat reduced service from

Nanaimo, encompassing Victoria to Courtney. This is totally unacceptable, as all debate leading to this funding was based on daily service being restored. In the event that a limited service plan is proposed, it is then incumbent upon the respective contributing communities, to withdraw this support and demand from the RDN immediate return of these funds. For the record I personally believe that the costs far outweigh the potential benefits and the railway should not resume service at this time. I further believe that regardless of which side you stand on the issue of resumption, the real problem is the Island Corridor Foundation and its management. They have accomplished nothing over the past 10 years other than allow the railway to fall into disrepair all the while receiving substantial personal benefits. Jim bergot Qualicum Beach

Cell towers on rail line

Since it is highly unlikely that the E&N train service will be reactivated in the Parksville-Qualicum corridor, we can erect the necessary cell towers along the rail line to provide the essential services for increasing members of the public who now rely on this communication. This location would address the fears of a minority in the community who believe that proximity to a cell tower will somehow impact the gene structure of future generations. ron merrick Parksville

Gas priCe Confusion

We just returned from Comox. The price for regular gas was $1.18 at most stations and $1.15 at Costco. I constantly read stories trying to explain why the retail price for gasoline does not follow the price of oil. These reasons include taxes, refinery profits, refinery outages, West Coast pricing, the weak Canadian dollar, etc. While these reasons may rationalize the price of oil relative to the price of gasoline, none of these reasons explain why the price for gasoline is consistently less expensive in Comox when compared to Parksville/Qualicum Beach. Oh, I forgot. The gasoline retailers will blame Costco for “distorting the market.” Why does anyone wonder why big box stores exist? Lance nater Qualicum Beach

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It always amazes me to see little children of two, three or little life started with two cells merging together and growfour years of age as they experience things for the first time. ing. The intricacy and tiniest details of the human body and Their facial expressions go from nervous trepidation to an how God made all the parts to work together so perfectly, explosion of wonderment, excitement and pure pleasure at right from conception amazes us. the new experiences. Their curiosity and deThe way the universe works, all of the planets sire to know things drives them forward and and stars flying around in space in such a perfectthey love to touch, feel, taste and explore the ly ordered formation. world that is so much bigger than they are. Our own Earth is in such perfect position that Most of us can remember a similar re- By Rich Whiteman even the slightest change in orbit would cause the sponse in us when we first experienced the destruction of life as we know it. It is all so incredloving touch of God. He is huge and amazing ibly amazing and our hearts well up in the proclaand we are captivated by the tender mercies mation of the greatness of our God. of God in Christ and are humbled before Him. The hymn How Great Thou Art expresses this The whole world begins to look different to us. beautifully. In the beauty, intricacy and perfection of cre“O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonation we see the greatness of our God and we der consider all the worlds thy hands have made, I stand in awe of Him. see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power Spectacular sunsets are more meaningful and more alive throughout the universe displayed. because we know God is behind their beauty. Flowers that Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee: How great were beautiful to us before now have a magnificence to thou art! How great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour them because they are not just random atoms flung togeth- God, to thee: How great thou art! How great thou art!” er by chance but are purposefully made by God. — Rich Whiteman is with the Centre of Incarnatology When we look at a baby, it is a marvel to think that, that E-mail: Incarnatology3@shaw.ca

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Sunday, August 16 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Mmmm! Lots of food booths!

FREE

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Parking by Donation (Parksville Curling Club)

Building starts at 11:30!

A complete schedule and list of activities available on our site!

Come Saturday night for the fireworks!

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Very Proud to Support Families & Kidfest!

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10:00 am

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11:00 pm

Carlos & Carlitta Clowning

11:45 pm

Innovate Dance Arts

12:15 pm

Mad Science (Sponsored by Quality Foods)

1:15 pm

TBA

1:30 pm

QF Children’s Sandcastle AWARDS

2:15pm

Magician and Illusionist Donald Dunphy (Sponsored by Quality Foods)

T H A N K S TO O U R C O M M U N I T Y S P O N S O R S :

Carlos & Carlitta, Donald Dunphy -balloon twisting and Major Conrad Flapps will be wandering throughout the Community Booths and field area between 10-3pm.

Field Activities

Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers

($5 Wristband Required)

Parksville Taekwondo

Old El Paso Train Beehive game My Little Farm Tiki Island Turbo Rush Safari Experience Tiger Bounce Day at the Races Extreme Slide Wipe Out Photo Booth

Avon

Food Vendors Island Kabobs & Shaved Ice Greek Delights Foods Mini Donut Factory The Dragon Bowl Country Kusina Glen’s Kettle Korn Z’s Samosa Taco Revolution Rolling Cones

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Time to think about winter veg

With summer in full swing I am already planning for win- easy access when the weather isn’t so nice or into a cooler ter and for next spring at the garden centre, putting final spot if the temperatures are too hot. numbers together for Christmas trees, booking my roses and Swiss chard ‘Bright Lights’ makes not only a delicious meal rhodos for next year and guessing as to how many trowels and but a wonderful fall container plant with its colourful stems. rakes you’ll buy. Pop it in with heathers, heucheras, pansies, mums, etc. and And there’s no reason you shouldn’t be planning, harvest as needed. Make a moss basket with different types too. While you harvest the vegetables from your garden this of lettuce. It keeps it out of reach of slugs and looks great, too. summer you should be planting cold tolerant veggies for fall Cabbage, cauliflower and oriental greens can also be and early spring harvest. While it may be getting late for di- planted now along with perennial herbs such as parsley. Garrect sowing or starting seeds for a lot of the winlic should be planted in October so wait ter crops, don’t worry, we’re getting the first of the awhile on that one. I’ve never tried planting veggie packs in at Cultivate, all ready for planting. peas for a winter crop but I’d like to try as they Cold weather crops include vegetables such are my favourite of the vegetable plot. Many as broccoli, cabbage, kale, lettuce, leeks, Swiss By Shirley Eppler pods have gone missing in years past from my chard, garlic and yes, the much loved Brussels dad’s garden. sprouts. Why they invented Brussels sprouts I’ll I blame it on the gnomes Mom has in the never know. Growing up my dad has tried to get woods but it seems to only happen when I’m me to indulge in these mini cabbage-like things visiting. Strange. and always has a comment about how home It’s getting a bit late for a lot of these to be grown are night and day difference in taste from started from seed. The trick is guessing when grocery store ones. Yeah, Dad, I’m happy without the first expected frost date is and working them in my life, thanks, but you go right ahead. backwards as to how long the growing season is For some of these vegetables you’ll be able to enjoy a fall for that particular crop. The idea is to get the plant to a decent crop and for others the plants will grow and then sit dormant size before the cold temperatures stop it growing or to be able through the winter. Once the weather warms up again in the to harvest it before the frost hits. The cold tolerant ones like spring they’re ready to go and will give you a nice early har- broccoli sit dormant waiting for some warm spring weather vest. to get started again. One of my favourites is purple sprouting broccoli. It doesn’t So if you missed the boat on sowing the seeds don’t worform a big head but rather mostly smaller ones that you can ry, that’s why we have vegetable packs available now at the garden centre. We’ve done the planning for you while you snip off and enjoy in a salad. Another good one is leeks. If you planted leeks in the spring basked poolside or paddled in the ocean. So as you pick the last of your peppers and pull out the then leave a few in through the winter to harvest anytime. Spinach, kale and Swiss chard are very popular winter veg- dried up pea plants you should be planning how to make that etables. I’ve found it best to sow spinach in two week intervals square footage work for you through the cooler months. in case the weather stays hot well into the school year. Same —Shirley Eppler is the owner of Cultivate Garden & goes with lettuce. Plant some containers up with these leafy Gift at 609 East Island Hwy, Parksville. greens so that you can move them close to the back door for E-mail: shirley@cultivategarden.com.

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Parksville-Qualicum HOME ON 4.95 ACRES AT SPIDER LAKE

Acreages $449,900

Room for all your dreams

PRIVATE 14 ACRE FARM ON CROCKER CREEK

SPIDER LAKE view & access nearby from this private 4.95 acres with a 2009 built 1337 sf 3 BR/2BTH home with warranty. Property has bright open areas & a forest buffer from the road & neighbours 12 minutes from QB, canoe/kayak/fish pristine Spider Lake & swim from its sand beach at Spider Lake Provincial Park. Complete info package available. 2878 Turnbull Road.

David Lavalley & Meghan Walker 250-752-6926

DESIRABLE RURAL QUALICUM BEACH ACREAGE $769,000 Five manicured acres featuring extremely well-maintained 4 bedroom rancher, 3 car garage, barn, pond, gardens, fenced. One of the nicest locations in Qualicum! Well priced at $779,000. 720 Fern E. Road

10+ ACRE MOUNTAINVIEW FARM/HOME/MOBILE

Karen Scott & Allison Arbanas 250-954-9596 $239,000

ERRINGTON ESTATE

Two 10 acre lots available in Qualicum Bay, only ten minutes from the charming town of Qualicum Beach. Lot 1 & Lot 2 are located in the 6100 block of Island Hwy (19A). Across the road from beach access. Perfect for a private acreage, build your dream home, lots of room to set back from the road. Purchase both lots (20 acres total) for $468,000.00. For photos go to our website: liveontheisland.ca

Kirk Walper 250-228-4275 $599,000

4.99 TREED PRIVATE LEVEL ACRES

Acreage at Englishman River Estates.2.5 acres of peaceful,serene living but only 10 minutes from the thriving communities of Parksville, Qualicum Beach & Coombs. Lovely, large family home, professionally built in 2001 now ready to shelter & nurture a new family. Bright with light, spacious rooms heated & cooled with electric heat pump & back up wood burning fireplace. Total of 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms with additional fully finished basement with recreation and games rooms & outside access. Large attached double garage. To round out this perfection you’ll discover a 1690 sq ft shop with 4 bay doors & metal roof with attic studio space above. This home features hardwood floors, circular staircase, rounded etched glass wall, vaulted ceilings & double French doors to stamped concrete patio with hot tub & south facing gardens. Great family kitchen with eating nook facing magnificent old Maple tree. Look for luxurious country feel in the master suite with deep soaking tub. This home features hardwood floors, circular staircase, rounded etched glass wall, vaulted ceilings & double French doors to stamped concrete patio with hot tub & south facing gardens. Great family kitchen with eating nook facing magnificent old Maple tree. Look for luxurious country feel in the master suite with deep soaking tub. 1440 Benzon Crescent, Errington

Peter Zimmerman 250-951-8221 $635,000

Gorgeous setting on 5 acres fenced & cross fenced with pasture land. 20 GPM drilled well room for a barn. A beautiful 2684 sq ft 3 Bdrm plus Den, 3 Bath 2 level home with hardwood & ceramic tile floors. Nicely laid out with a large Kitchen with Nook that adjoins a spacious Family room with a cozy Woodstove. A formal Dining room also provides access to the Kitchen & a Large formal Living room adds to the ambiance of the Country Style Family home. A den & a 2 pce Bathroom complete the Main floor & one of the many highlights of this home is the Cathedral Entry complete with Hardwood flooring & a dramatic winding staircase leading to the upper floor. The upper level houses 3 Bdrms & 2 full Bathrooms plus a large Bonus room perfect for an exercise, games, hobby or craft room. The 5 Acre property is very private & quiet partially treed but ready to go as a Hobby Farm or Equestrian Center. Located only a few minutes from downtown Qualicum Beach, recreation & the beach. 735 Kaplar Road, Qualicum Beach

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$475,000

4.99 treed, private, level acres, great for horses and gardens. Updated rancher. Stroll to Qualicum town centre. Close to golf and marina. Town water available. 900 Qualicum Road

Vivien Sears, FRI 250-951-7048 FAMILY HOME ON 5 ACRES

$629,900 Tired of seeing expensive homes on tiny lots? Owner transformed 11 acre lot into a country hideaway that will make you think you escaped to a backwoods retreat. Renovated 2200 sq ft 4 bedroom home, 24x32 fully finished garage, a 35x30 covered carport, manicured and irrigated landscape, backup generator, fenced in yard, and so much more... Located 5 minutes from Parksville. 1491 Errington Road (mls 390477)

Christine Lupul & Lisa MacKay 250-607-7077 2.5 PEACEFUL ACRES AT ENGLISHMAN RIVER

$650,000

Super location for this farm 10+ beautiful mountainview acres located in Hilliers, minutes from Coombs & QB. Main home & shop have new roofs. Property features large family home, 4+ bedrooms with nice privacy from road, tidy mobile home, 12’x36’ horse barn (newer roof), 301’x24’ brick block shop with 50’ open covered addition. Property has 3 hydro meters, 2 septic systems, 2 driveways, mainly fenced, some cross fencing, drilled well plus back up cistern, lots of pasture & hay fields. 981 Pratt

Karen Scott 250-954-9596 QUALICUM BAY ACREAGE

$739,000

Appealing private farm location with a charming wraparound verandah. Quality built home & newer operating farm buildings generating farm & rental income. Sustainable living is possible on this secluded 14 acre farm, garden areas, pasture & forest at the end of the road with a forest buffer & fish bearing Crocker Creek running through property 10 minutes from Vancouver Island’s Qualicum Beach. 660-680 Stevens Rd.

LOTS FOR SALE Lt 2 Gilbert Rd, 10 ac. ALR* $259,000 Lt 3 Gilbert Rd 41.21 ac. ALR* $449,000 Lt A Gilbert Rd 9.7 ac. ALR* $269,000 *All 3 Gilbert properties are adjacent Lt 159 Middlegate Rd 60 ac.

$749,000

Lt A Burbank Rd 19.6 ac. ALR* $349,000 Lt B Grafton Ave 14.06 ac. ALR* $329,000 *Grafton & Burbank are adjacent lots

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Parksville-Qualicum UNIQUE 83+ ACRE FARM

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Acreages $835,000

Desirable large farm acreage, gorgeous mountain view, turn key ready! This 83+ acre farm has all the infrastructure & has been utilized for hay production. Several great building sites are ready for your home. Features include a year round road from one end to the other, hydro run in (but not hooked up) to two large farm buildings, one 30x40’ fully enclosed with cement floor building & another 40x60 (partial concrete) x 16h storage barn. Property is semi fenced & gated. This property is very unique. Please call for more details.. 820 Corcan

Karen Scott & Allison Arbanas 250-954-9596 LAKEFRONT ACREAGE AT SPIDER LAKE-10 ACRES

$1,950,000

Lois Grant P.R.E.C. 250-228-4567

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$685,000

Close to Qualicum Village, this 5.89 acres has the advantage of low taxes as it is in the RDN, zoning that allows for two homes and is not in the ALR. Country style kitchen overlooks beautiful backyard fruit trees and two rear decks, one with hot tub. Berries, vegetable garden boxes, green house and great water allow for the serious gardener to have all the advantages to start a market garden in a perfect location if desired. A circular driveway through the lush growth of the mature landscaping. Flat acreage with two road accesses permit a second dwelling with privacy for all. 940 Bennett Rd, QB

Diane Kellas 250-248-1071

4 BEDROOM HOME ON 2.5 ACRES

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$499,900

LEGAL SUITE POTENTIAL on acreage minutes to Parksville. Perfect for a large family or rental suite. Updated lower level incl: laminate floors, cabinets & counter tops ready for a kitchen, trim & paint. Other updates include hot water tank, ductless LG Heat Pump and energy efficient Blaze King woodstove. 310 Fourneau Way, Parksville

Meghan Walker 250-752-6926 GATED 5 ACRE ESTATE WITH RENTAL INCOME $1,228,000 ***2 HOMES 2 Suites 5 Acres*** An amazing property located between Qualicum Beach & Parksville. A private fully fenced 5 acres with 2 houses, large over height workshop + 2 additional Suites not in the ALR. 3 house numbers plus 3 Hyrdo meters, 3 wells & 2 septic systems. Plenty of good water for irrigation for the garden areas & fruit trees. Your own pond & windmill, nice meadow areas plus a nice forested area. Quality construction & craftsmanship, high energy efficient with a heat pump, low E windows, extra insulation, metal roof & back up generator. Open concept living with large picture window overlooking the 5 acres. Lower level ideal for suite or B&B. The 2nd home is 1830 sq ft with 4 bdrms & 2 baths. The Workshop is 1680 sq ft w/a bthrm & sep. meter. And 2 - 1 bdrm suites w/in suite laundry & self contained. 1819 Gibbs Road, Errington

Matt Breedlove 250-954-9033

Gardeners delight! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1870 sqft rancher on has been lovingly maintained & landscaped to be a gardeners dream. Features include a large open kitchen, formal dining room, walk in closets in all bedrooms, and many new windows. On a quiet no thru road just minutes from downtown Qualicum Beach, this 3 acre property offers a private patio area w/fish pond, an x-large fenced garden area, greenhouse, & wired 20x12 detached workshop. A must see for sure! 501 Kaplar Rd

Kari Knutson 250-937-1100

5 ACRES. CAN BUILD A SECOND HOME

$629,900

Don’t miss this absolutely gorgeous custom West Coast Contemporary home on 5 acres with 3 large bedrooms and 3 baths - 2 of them ensuites. The main floor encompasses a wonderful kitchen, dining area and a great living room complimented by a beautiful vaulted ceiling. The master bedroom upstairs is large and bright. Zoning allows a second home. 3 levels with walk-out basement, lots of natural light and two decks. Large 28’x30’ shop with 14’ overhang on cement slab with attached 8’x 16’ greenhouse. Well kept grounds, large fenced garden plus fenced chicken coup area. Backing onto a crown land ... this property has it all! 735 Middlegate Rd

Marc LaCouvee 250-228-3428 $619,900

This 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home is waiting for you. 5+ acres of privacy for you to grow your garden, build a second home or just let your kids roam free. Very well-built, 20 year old home has many features to entice you. Bright new kitchen, large dining and family rooms. Plenty of room for entertaining. The possibilities are endless. There is lots of trees on this property for privacy or harvesting, approx. Value $25-35,000. Come and have a look. 2358 Rascal Lane

Larry Schug 250-954-5575

$199,900

Located on over 2 forested acres of beautiful evergreen trees where serene tranquility, great water, & fresh air await you, just a 10 min. drive to Qualicum Beach & close to Little Qualicum River Falls Park. There’s a drilled well, 100 amp electric service. It’s a perfect camping getaway or with a few upgrades could be a year round abode. This would also be an ideal spot to build your dream home as there’s a dedicated road running down the south side (Marples Rd) which gives access to the back of the property. 1239 Chatsworth Rd., Hilliers

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3 ACRES & RANCHER MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN QB! $479,000

PRIVATE ACREAGE

CUTE CABIN ON 2 FORESTED ACRES

Cindy Riera 250-951-1386

Incredible Spider Lake estate property on 10 acs situated directly on the lake w/345’ of sandy beach. Coastal mountain design w/timber framing, absolutely stunning & breathtaking private setting. Quality construction, hand carved front entry, wood floors, fir beams, floor to ceiling wood heated fireplace faced w/natural stone & a hand carved mantle. Chefs kitchen w/ copper hood fan feature, vaulted ceiling, spacious island w/sitting bar open to breakfast area. Granite kitchen counters complimented w/maple shake cabinets, tiled floors, includes premium stainless appliances, Wolf cook top & wall oven. Deluxe master suite on main, spa inspired ensuite, 2 sinks, 3 sided fireplace, tiled walk-in steam/shower & soothing soaker tub. Lower level w/theatre, exercise room, artist studio, guest quarters, 2 heat pumps, 2 furnaces, extra wide double garage & zoned for 2 homes. Easy stroll to beach, swim & kayak at your doorstep. 1170 Spider Lake, Qualicum

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Room for all your dreams

NEW ACREAGE SUBDIVISION – ALLSBROOK ESTATES Pick your own Mini-Estate property 2 acres to 38 acres from $195,000 ... or come see any of our NEW Deluxe RANCHER HOMES for sale with Special Price offerings from under $600,000. Mini estate properties have select cleared sites, water wells (many artesian) in a pristine natural setting. We are located Only 6 minutes from Parksville. Take Allsbrook Road and turn right onto Evergreen. 570 & 600 Elk Trail www.AllsbrookEstates.com

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Blues/Folk guitarist to play first time at MAC Hurrie’s obsession with the music of black America lead him to travel CARLI BERRY reporter@pqbnews.com

Sam Hurrie said he’s had a passion for blues since he was 14 years-old. He’s has been playing blues for 56 years. “I discovered it almost by accident at 14.” The local blues/roots artist will be performing at the McMillian Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 14. His performance in Parksville is a first and said he plays a majority of “old pre-war 1930s blues.” Now living in Powell River, Hurrie said he has spent time living in the Comox Valley so people may recognize him. “I really enjoy playing on the Island,” he said. Hurrie will be performing solo at the MAC, with his special 1930 National Steel guitar. Also known as a resonator guitar, the guitar has a wooden neck, but a steel body which allows it to act like a speaker, Hurrie said. It can be a very loud instrument, he said, but he won’t be playing too loudly at the MAC. In the past, Hurrie has played with Alberta talent Doug Cox, who is most recently known for his soundtrack work on the TV show Duck Dynasty, according to Cox’s website. In 2005 the duo released Hungry Ghosts, which carries a folk feeling. The most popular song on iTunes, Little Martha which showcases a mix of soothing classic and electric guitar. The album is available for purchase on iTunes.

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Sam Hurrie, blues/roots guitarist will be performing at the McMillian Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 14 with his special 1930 National Steel guitar.

One can purchase the album for $9.99 or each song individually for 99 cents. Hurrie’s obsession with the music of black America lead him to travel across Canada, the U.S.A and Europe. He said his favourite place to perform has been during the Sunflower River

festival in Clarksdale, Mississippi. “If you can play with those folks and get out alive you’re in good shape,” Hurrie said with a chuckle. He said the roots of blues come from the Mississippi, “that’s where blues started.”

Hurrie also plays harmonica and a little piano, he said, but mostly plays guitar and sings. Tickets are $15, $12 for OCAC members and are available at the MAC. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the performance at 7 p.m.

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Have you ever felt the secret desire to be a swing dancer? At this year’s Hi Neighbour Day you’ll have the opportunity to release your inner swing. The Palace Band will be performing swing classics and more at the Hi Neighbour Day 100th birthday celebration to finish off the evening.

At 7 p.m. swing lessons will be given riety of famous tunes from the era like Suat the Errington War Memorial Hall on percalifragilisticexpialidocious, Sing Sing Aug. 15 and afterwards The Palace Band Sing and Sweet Georgia Brown. will offer different variations of swing The band members consist of: direcand jazz to dance to. tor of planning for Qualicum Beach Luke Ashlee Sales, singer Sales on trumpet, Gafor the band, said the len Mongeau on guimembers met at a Night tar/vocals, Kevin Robat the Palace fundraiser, inson from Nanaimo formed a band and the on stand-up bass, Tom Ashlee sAles name stuck. The band Bradbrooke from Gahas been performing for briola Island on piano, approximately 10 years, Ashlee Sales on vocals she said, but only for four and French horn, and or five years with the current members. Tony Toly on drums. They perform jazz tunes from the 1920s Sales said she has been singing since to the 1940s and Sales said to expect a va- she was three or four years old. She stud-

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ied music in university and teaches music lessons to children while performing on the side. Her “alter ego gets to come out” as the band performs but it isn’t a full-time job, she said. The band meets every few weeks to practise, but more so in preparation for the Hi Neighbour Day performance, she said. Sales said usually at the Hi Neighbour Day they have bands playing from out of town but this year decided to have a “little local vintage performance.” She described the band as fun, upbeat and positive that is perfect for a family atmosphere. See CLASSIC, page A38

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Music camp to change instructor He has studied music in 22 different countries The Errington World Music Youth Camp announces a change of instructors in week three with Jordan Hanson replacing Navaro Franco as the Brazilian samba teacher. Hanson is an experienced musician and teacher whose musical adventures have taken him around the globe. He has studied music in 22 different countries and plays some of the most unique instruments you’ve ever seen. Jordan’s quest for rhythmic knowledge brought him to remote corners of the Amazon, the samba schools of Rio de Janeiro, traditional African village festivals, and Garifuna communities along the coast of Belize. Most recently he had the experience of a lifetime performing on stage with all three drummers from the band Santana. Jordan is on staff at the University of Victoria’s School of Music, and has taught world music there for the past ten years. Across Canada and the U.S. he has now taught in over 500 schools, reaching more than 250,000 students since 1995. Also offered in week three, from August 24 to 28, is Introduction to World Guitar with Doug Cox. To get registration information for this affordable and unique music camp, go to www.erringtonhall.bc.ca or email coordinator Val Dare at vgdare@gmail.com. — Submitted by Val Dare

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Kids from all over will be happy to celebrate this year’s Kidfest on Sunday, Aug. 16. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Parksville Community Park. Organizers say Kidfest will once again feature a variety of acts and activities that’ll keep every kid entertained. The signature Old El Passo Train is back again after popular demand, said Heather Mahony, Kidfest chair. An act from clown Major Conrad Flapps will have kids laughing as he plays violin. Other local musicians will also be performing their own talents along with “a last minute addition to the entertainment lineup, 11 year-old Lauren Spencer-Smith from Port Alberni, who recently participated at Sunfest in the Cowichan Valley, where she sang with country star Keith Urban.”

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“It’s infectious,” Sales said. The band wears classic white with black suspenders and has Sales wearing a colourful outfit that gives the ensemble a “vintage flair” she said. The Palace Band has performed at local gigs in the past including a fundraiser for the Kathok Center and Night at the Palace. The band is set to perform at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20. It is an all ages show.

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February 12, 1938 â€“ August 7, 2015 After a lengthy illness, Robert Lyall Gould died in hospital on Friday, August 7, 2015. He was born in Toronto in 1938 and attended Danforth High until the family moved to Niagara Falls when he was a teenager. In his late teens Robert joined the Royal Canadian Navy, served on the HMCS Cornwallis and other ships, and ended his naval career as a trumpeter with the Naden Band in Esquimalt. He was honoured to have been a member of the Band when they played for the Queen. Robert was community-minded serving with the Masons, the Shriners, and the Legion. In 2010, he was awarded a Life Membership for outstanding service by Branch 49 Parksville Legion. Robert was a talented self-employed painter and decorator. As well as being an amateur artist, he enjoyed woodworking, golfing, fishing, gourmet cooking, and spending time with friends. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Joan, his children Jennifer and David, Joanâ€™s children Tracie and Bradley, his sister Grace and her family in Niagara Falls, and numerous friends. A service to celebrate his life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Parksville Branch 49 on Tuesday, August 18th at 1:00 p.m.

For those who love, time is not. Missing you today and always.

On August 5, 2015, Sadie Court Â (nee Woodman) passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 90 at Eagle Park in Qualicum Beach.

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: FOOTBALL near Qualicum Bay, Wed., Aug. 5. Call (604)970-0089. FOUND. RING of 3 keys. in car lot. Please call (250)9519957 to identify. LOST BAMBOO berry picking stick with hooks on each end, by Surfside parking area (right hand side). Sentimental value. Please call if found 250-9510196.

ADMINISTRATION

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Required for The Anglican Parish of St. Mark. This is a permanent part-time position with benefits. Candidates should enjoy working with people, have strong interpersonal skills, be proficient in all Microsoft programs, and have experience with Quicken and other financial programs. Knowledge of church procedures would be beneficial.

LOST: $REWARD$ 2 rings lost at McDonaldâ€™s, Parksville, July or Aug. in pill container. Please call *82 1-250-9543369. VERY sentimental!

Salary will commensurate with skill and experience.

LOST: RING, gold dome, on July 30 near Craig St., Middleton Ave. Substantial reward. Call 250-752-7284.

Apply with resume, Attention Treasurer to: The Anglican Parish of St. Mark 138 Hoylake Road West, Qualicum Beach

TRAVEL

Sadie loved to travel. She volunteered at the SOS and helped her husband Harry run Court Greenhouse. Sadie is predeceased by her husband Harry and her sister Carol. She will be missed by her daughter Gail (Don), son Brent, brother Tom, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Many thanks to all the caring staff at Eagle Park.

DEATHS

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DISTRIBUTORS INDEPENDENT Distributor Opportunities! We are looking for an Independent Distributor for the following areas: CASTLEGAR & OKANAGAN AREAS. Weston Bakeries Limited is proud to be a bakery leader in Canada, specializing in producing a wide variety of baked goods. There are excellent business opportunities in the Castlegar and Okanagan areas for an energetic, motivated, self-starter to purchase a route as an Independent Distributor of Weston products within a defined geographic territory. Included is a solid customer base and exclusive distribution rights to a growing business. Interested individuals please contact: Dave Warren 250-979-8006 or via email dave.warren@westonbakeries.com and or: Scott Craig 250-317-9099 or via email scott.craig@westonbakeries.com

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COLIN THOMAS CAMPBELL Affectionately known as CC October 12, 1953 - July 4, 2015

Sadly missed by his wife Trish, his children, Kyle (Cheryl), Graham (Kelsey), and Jenna, as well as his sister, Margaret (Steve) and brother, Chris (Deb), sister-in-law, Sandra, his many nieces, nephews, cousins and his Uncle Bert (Doreen), as well as his large extended family. Colin was predeceased by his brother, Eric (Deb), and his parents, Tom and Harriet. A memorial service will be held for family and friends on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 3:00PM at St. Edmundâ€™s Anglican Church in Parksville. There will also be a Community Concert and Celebration of Life for Colin in Victoria on Saturday, September 19, 2015, from 1:30-3:30PM at the grounds in front of the BC Legislature Building, followed by a parade to the James Bay Athletic Centre. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that consideration be given to a contribution for a â€œColin Campbell Memorial Award.â€? Information can be obtained by emailing tigwired@hotmail.com, indicating CC in the subject line. This Award will be given to highly motivated and inspired music students graduating from each of the three high schools where Colin taught. Colin will always be remembered by those who knew him for his love of music and his extraordinary life.

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MYSTERY SHOPPERS

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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FIREARMS & Collectibles Show. Aug. 16, 8:30am - 1pm. Eagles Hall; 2965 Boys Rd, Duncan. Firearms, Sporting goods, Militaria. 250-746-7812

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WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Also, small engine repair. Bondable. 250-752-1639.

FRAMING/CARPENTER DESPERATELY needed to reno Manufactured Home at Nanoose. Must be fully Qualified. URGENT. (250)720-0960

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Fairwinds Community Huge Garage Sale Nanoose Place Community Centre 2925 Northwest Bay Rd Sat, August 15- 9:00-3:00pm All proceeds to: AIDS ORPHANS IN MALAWI FR. CREEK 851 Breakwater Rd. Sun., Aug. 16 (10-2). Mens bike, odds & sods. FRENCH CREEK 840 Glenhale Cresc. Aug 15 (9-1). Multi family, furniture, household, quality girls clothes, toys, lots of good items.

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PARKSVILLE 15-410 Harnish Ave. Sat. Aug 15 (8am-2pm). Moving Sale. Furniture, tools, household. No Early Birds Plz! PARKSVILLE: 165 Butler Ave. Moving Sale. August 15, 9-1. Kids items, books, household, furniture, clothes. PARKSVILLE- 170 James St. Aug 15 (9-1). Single bed, small table & 4 chairs, entertainment unit, DVDâ€™s, books, CDâ€™s & household items. Parksville-393 Bass Ave. Sat (9-12) Downsizing! Kids bikes. PARKSVILLE: SATURDAY, August 15th, 9am-12noon. SERIOUSLY, NO EARLY BIRDS! 872 Wright Rd. Furniture, toys, Nordictrack (brand new never used), household items, clothing and more. QUALICUM, 618 Yambury Rd. Sat. (8-3). Tools, garden, household, art, downsizing. QUALICUM. MULTI-FAMILY. Sat. Aug. 15, 10am-4pm. Some furniture, lots of clothing, kidâ€™s stuff, kitchen, misc household, etc. 517 Hall Road. QUALICUM. SAT. Aug. 15, 8am-2pm. 1161 Centre Rd, off Cortes. Housewares, clothing, furniture, collectibles, tools, bikes, new windows, etc.

Tools Only Garage Sale 1025 Lee Road French Creek Marine Pub (back parking lot)

Saturday August 15, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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RENTALS

HOUSES FOR SALE

OFFICE/RETAIL

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ROOMS FOR RENT PARKSVILLE: ROOM for rent in house, incldâ€™s internet and cable vision. Looking for mature person. $400/mo. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Call 1-250-891-8080.

RV PADS ANOTHER RV PAD near Parksville, utils included. $450. Call 250-228-4097.

MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8â€™ x 20â€™ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20â€™ $2 each additional foot.

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EXECUTIVE 2 Bedroom Suite for Rent, 222 East Island Hwy, Parksville. $1,350/month,1 bath, 1150sq.ft, in-suite laundry, 1 car parking, balcony, video intercom system, storage, close to bus route/amenities. Available September 1st. For more details call Blair at 250-729-8403 or email blair@midisland.coop

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Back on the field for the first time in almost a month, the Quality Foods Parksville Royals (as Team B.C.) are shaking off the rust as they prepare for the Western Canadian Championships in Saskatchewan. With just over a week before the team takes off for Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Team B.C. is making the most of their time on the field before they leave, getting re-acquainted with one another and welcoming new teammate Chris Vlaj. “It’s good to get back out here,” coach Jim Seredick said. “It’s been a little over three weeks since our last game so they’re not that far gone just yet. It’s nice to be able to continue on playing for us, especially seeing as how this is something that will hold us over before our fall league begins.” It’s going to be a whirlwind of a first day at the tournament, as they’ll leave here the morning of their first game. “It’s going to be touch and go,” Seredick said. “We leave at 5:30 in the morning from Comox, hit Calgary then on to Regina. Get on the bus in Regina to Yorkton and if it all goes smoothly, we arrive at the ballpark an hour and a half before game time.” “Then we get to play another game that evening. Our second day we open with a game at 9:00 in the morning and then have another game in the afternoon, so we’re going to be tired af-

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Hayden Scheck works on his mechanics as coach Jim Seredick watches on during practice on Tuesday evening at Springwood Park. Team B.C. will make their way to Saskatchewan next Thursday for the Western Canadian Championships.

ter those first two games.” Team B.C. will head to Yorkton with 17 players in total, with an allowance for 18 players on their roster. The choice to go with 17 was made after one of the players they were after told the team he’d be away on vacation. “We’ve got a good group here,” Seredick said. “We’re all familiar with one another and that’s a great thing to have. Usually in these situations, there’s a group of players that get thrown together for about a month

or so and they’re all from different teams.” “We get the advantage of going in as a team that’s been together through a season already, plus we’ve added Vlaj who was in our system previous to last year. So we’re happy with the group we’ve got.” The challenge, potentially, could come on the mound with pitchers and being limited to the amount of pitches in a game they are allowed to throw. See New 60, page A46

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SAND ACTION: Oceanside Outdoor Sport’s summer beach volleyball season is in the home stretch on Parksville Beach with exciting action every Tuesday and Wednesday evening until the end of August. The beach is home to some of the best beach volleyball action in the country, hosting the Western Canadian Nationals this weekend and the huge annual Volleybash, which has included national team players in the past. Visit www.oceansideoutdoorsport.com for more information.

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The Vancouver Island University Mariners men’s soccer team has started preparing for their season with two former Kondors in the mix looking to crack the roster. Both Ben Robson and Darien Atkinson have been hard at it on the pitch this summer with the Mariners, looking to

impress the coaching staff in hopes of landing a spot on the Mariners roster. Robson, entering his third season at VIU, knows it’s a tough test with all the talent that’s shown up but he feels good about his chances. “It comes down to hard work,” Robson said. “I’m feeling a lot stronger and faster than I did my first two years here, so that’s a big positive for me.”

“All the guys that are out here are really excited about our squad and what we’re going to have to offer this season. It’s a great atmosphere to be a part of and it feels awesome to get back at it.” Atkinson, meanwhile, is looking to make the roster in his first year at VIU. “I feel pretty confident,” Atkinson said. “But I know it’s not going to be easy. There are a lot of great players that are

here and I’m excited to challenge myself and hopefully earn a spot on the squad.” Last season was a successful one for the Mariners, as they found themselves in the gold medal game at the national championships in Toronto. The Mariners finished with a silver medal after a loss in the final but it was a successful season nonetheless. See wOrkINg, page A45

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“We had a great run,” Robson said. “We had an awesome experience and won a lot of games because of the work we put in during training, much like we’re doing now.” “We know what it takes to make it that far, what we need to do as a team to win those close games and get back to the Nationals. It was a privilege to be on that team last year and we’ve got some work ahead of us if we want to get back there.” After the success of last season, Atkinson knows what the team is capable of and hopes that he’ll be able to slide in and contribute to another deep run. “I’m really excited about it all,” Atkinson said. “I’m really motivated to play here and to be able to continue playing Footy at the next level. This is a very skilled team that was so close last season at winning the nationals. They’ve got the right guys in place to make you want to play better, to want to push yourself that much more. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to utilize that and help me get to where I want to be for this team.” For now, both Robson and Atkinson will be looking to make the roster first and then take it from there, hoping to help guide the Mariners to another great season. “This is where it all starts,” Robson said. “We get to build with each other, get used to one another on the field and keep on building on everything as the season rolls along. But it all starts here in the pre-season and if it’s an indicator, we’re going to have a fun season.”

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It was another close match at the Eaglecrest Golf Course in Qualicum Beach as the mens’ and ladies’ clubs got together for their annual Battle of the Sexes last week. Playing under the match play scramble rules, teams battled it out to see who would win the most holes out of all the pairings. After all the dust had settled, the women came away with the

victory, winning 10.5 to 8.5 over the men. In total, there were 38 women that rose to the challenge this year, looking to have a pink ball on top of the trophy for the following year. After their win, the ladies were able to take the blue ball off the top of the trophy, placing their pink ball in its spot until next year, when they do it all over again. PhOtO Submitted by NaNcy NeiL macLeNNaN

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