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The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association (QBDBA) says it is pleased to announce a major expansion of the Uptown Summer Market on Second Ave. The market will expand from Memorial Avenue up to Beach Avenue and happens every Thursday evening in July and August from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The QBDBA says the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach will be transformed into a great outdoor market featuring a variety of local artisans showcasing their wares, three stages of entertainment, a kids’ zone and many local merchants will be open late. Restaurants will also open their patios, according to the QBDBA. For more information, e-mail info@qualicumbeachdowntown.ca or call 250-752-8856. — NEWS Staff/Submitted by QBDBA
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Police are urging people to lock their car doors after two Parksville Qualicum Beach neighbourhoods were hit hard by thieves last month. RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said more than 15 unlocked vehicles were entered and rummaged through in the Chartwell and French Creek areas the nights of June 18 and 19. If you have any information about these crimes contact Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111. — NEWS Staff
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Danielle Bourbeau received an unusual phone call last month. It was from an Albertan woman named Ilsa Lange who said she found a carving in Fish Creek Park in Calgary nestled amongst the residual debris of branches and tree roots left over by Calgary’s notorious flood of 2013. Lange said despite the harsh winter, water and 12 months of time, the carving didn’t sustain a single scratch or mark. She said, to her astonishment, it was found in “perfect condition.” The carving had a name faintly scratched in the side: Paul Bourbeau. Danielle’s father — Paul Bourbeau — was a
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Dashwood carver who died in hospital this past December. The recovered carving resembles a face, one quite similar to Paul’s. “It’s kind of spooky,” Danielle told The NEWS from her father’s old workshop in Dashwood where the rest of his carvings hang on the wall glistening in the light of day. “Sometimes it feels like he’s still here,” she said. The carving found in Calgary was made in 1980 and is currently en route back to the west coast. Lange, who found the carving, said the piece sparked an unquenchable string of curiosity.
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JOINING IN: This youngster enjoyed the music and talents of the Rainbow Stew Cloggers so much she decided to do her own dance as thousands of people waited for the Canada Day parade to start in downtown Parksville on Tuesday morning. For more photos from Canada Day, visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
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QUALICUM BEACH STREET FAIR
St. Mark’s 42nd Fair full of tradition Event in the peak of summer offers 140 vendors, white elephant sale, book nook, clothing corner, children’s activities, live entertainment, lots of food and several other complimentary events around town AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
After 41 years, Qualicum Beach’s big St. Mark’s Fair continues to make fine adjustments with the times, but focuses on the traditional fair aspects that keep people coming back. Things get started Saturday, July 26 with the traditional pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and there will be plenty of food available all day with entertainment, burgers and hot dogs at both the Legion and curling club. There will also be an abundance of food trucks, specialty foods and vendors throughout the fair and around downtown as the event continues to spread with other complimentary art and market events, pointed out publicity chair Carol Wilke. “It is a massive undertaking with a huge group of volunteers, including everyone from the church,” Wilke said. She said peoIt is a massive undertaking ple start working in April organizwith a huge group of ing the event and volunteers, including everyone from the church. making jelly, jam and pies to sell. CAROL WILKE Aside from the organizers and vendors, she said there is a huge amount of work involved including town staff directing traffic, people delivering coffee to the vendors in the morning and overnight security by Young Life. All the related groups like the Legion and The Gardens also have many people working on their part of the big day, she said. The fair is centred on Veterans’ Way and the curling rink, where the white elephant sale is held and there are booths like Baubles and Beads with a wide variety of jewellery, beautiful linens and chinaware. People can enjoy the tranquility of the flowers, pond and organ music at The Gardens, along with a children’s corner, or stroll through more than 140 vendors along Vet-
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erans’ Way including quality crafts, art, plants, novelties and you can even find your summer reading at the Book Nook. Throughout the fair there will be a bit of everything available to peruse including antiques and collectibles, kids’ stuff, furniture and unique gifts Check out the old fashion friendly neighbourhood atmosphere inside the Community Hall with St. Mark’s bake tables, with their famous Holy Roller pies, the Country Market’s homemade jams and chutneys and the New To You clothing market with thousands of items. As always there will be entertain-
ment on every corner so check the schedule and information booth at the main Memorial Avenue entrance to make sure you don’t miss anything. Around town that day there is also the Grand Prix d’Art, with artists painting out in public for prizes, the Art in Action Art Fair with over 70 artists and artisans beside TOSH (The Old School House) and the regular Saturday farmer’s market. Organizers remind people of the large parking lots behind Kwalikum Secondary School and at the Civic Centre, with regular electric shuttles offered by the Town of Qualicum
Beach. The day usually raises $16,000$18,000, which goes to worthy causes around town including the Eagle Park seniors facility, hospice and school programs. Wilke said the 140 vendors they have had for the last few years pretty much maxes out what they can fit in the area, and those 140 spots go fast. Wilke thanked all their various partners including the town, The Gardens and curling club. The 42nd annual event runs Saturday, July 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check www.stmarksqualicum.bc.ca for more information.
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This young volunteer was dunked quite a few times Tuesday, and above he’s considering his fate carefully, but this shot at the target narrowly missed.
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here’s just nothing like Canada Day in Parksville. It starts with a pancake breakfast and a fantastic parade, which is followed by a day in the park. Whether it’s some fun in the surf, lounging on the beach, jumping in the bouncy castles, shopping, listening to the great entertainment or trying the tasty treats from the food trucks, thousands flock to the park on Canada’s birthday every year, thanks in no small part to the organization and efforts of the Parksville PM Rotary Club. The day is capped off with the Thrifty Foods Fireworks Spectacular, which attracts more than 10,000 spectators to the park and beach every year. For hundreds of community event photos, visit: www.facebook.com/PQBNews
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Jan and Don Klint are THRILLED to announce the birth, on June 18, 2014, of their identical twin grandsons!
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He pointed to issues with the accuracy of the provincial foundation skills assessment (FSA) tests, controversy over the Fraser Institute’s annual school rankings and the difficulty of comparing different students across different districts. Chair Lynette Kershaw said she supports the idea, and it was interesting coming in the same meeting as a presentation from Island Health school health officer Paul Hasselback, showing the district slightly below the Island average in a number of health and early education indicators. “It’s a little disconcerting to me that we aren’t a lot (better),” said Kershaw. “I would like to look at ways to evaluate what we’re doing well and what we need to change.” She said the controversy around the Fraser Institute’s annual report cards is exactly why she would like to see local measures. “For me, this motion says okay, what do we want to use. As a trustee in this district I’d like to see what we’re doing in this district.” Trustee Julie Austin agreed: “My understanding is that province wide there’s dissatisfaction — parents and teachers are asking to bring it back to a local level, bring it to the people that are working closest with our children.” Kurland suggested there are already a lot of people “very highly educated in the field of ed-
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The seaweed lining Deep Bay contains what is known as mazzaella japonica, a resource rich in carrageenans, valued for their gelling, thickening and stabilizing properties. It is estimated the carrageenan industry is worth $700 million worldwide. Those who support the seaweed harvest claim it will open economic opportunities to tap into a growing industry; those who oppose it allege the harvest will degrade the marine
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Thursday, July 3, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
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n irresponsible cyclist or pedestrian is going to be seriously injured or killed in Parksville Qualicum Beach very soon if attitudes don’t change. The onus seems to always fall on the person driving a vehicle. For the most part, that’s fair — drivers must be aware of their surroundings and err on the side of safety whenever there’s a cyclist or pedestrian on or near the roadway. However, some cyclists and pedestrians in this region are asking to be injured. In the end, when the inevitable happens, the injured or dead person, the vehicle driver and countless family and friends will be left with painful images for the rest of their lives. For a change, let’s turn the tables here and ask cyclists and pedestrians to pay a little more attention to what they are doing. • Walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic. This simple concept seems to escape many in our region. • If you are walking at night, carry a light or wear reflective clothing. The amount of times we have been shocked at the last second as we drive by a darkly-clothed walker is troubling. • It’s the law to wear a helmet when cycling. Is there any ambiguity regarding that sentence? • Sidewalks are not for bicycles. • Ride your bike with traffic, not against it. And the reflective gear/light requirement should be the same for both walkers and cyclists. Most of this seems like simple, common sense stuff, but spend 30 minutes on our roads any day of the year and you’ll see numerous people ignoring these basic safety tenets. A few weeks back, we published a photo of two people who were part of the Bike to Work challenge. Neither was wearing a helmet and one was even texting. Yes, we knew what the photo portrayed and yes, we published it with that in mind. Those who yelled at us for publishing it were missing the point. Organizations like the Oceanside Cycling Coalition do good work to spread the word of safety. Unfortunately, they can’t reach those who don’t seem to care. And when some cyclist riding on the sidewalk on the wrong side of the road in the dark without a helmet is killed here, no doubt the driver will catch all the blame. Ridiculous. — Editorial by John Harding
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ENVIRO CONFUSION In the latest news in the climate change wars, you’ve got Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Prime Minister Tony Abbott, of Australia, saying climate change amelioration will “clobber the economy.” On the other hand you’ve got the World Bank saying fighting climate change would help grow the world economy adding up to $2.6 trillion a year to global GDP in the coming decades. And you’ve got a group of U.S. business leaders, current and former investment executives, and former U.S. cabinet secretaries saying if global warming continues unchecked, it is likely to cost the U.S. economy hundreds of billions of dollars in lost productivity, inundated housing and infrastructure along coasts, and plunging crop yields in key farming regions by mid-century. Now you’ve got a natural gas pipeline eruption in Kansas where crops and trees have withered since a dark, oily plume burst from the line while crews were trying to perform maintenance. Natural gas condensate can come in various compositions, but typically contains benzene, a carcinogen. There’s also a group of international scientists who have published a letter in the prestigious magazine Nature saying Harper’s plans to promote his beloved tar sands in Alberta can only lead to catastrophe. Separate projects assessed in isolation usually fail to measure their combined effects, they say. All projects such as pipelines, fracking, LNG and tar sands need to be looked at as a whole and be decided in an international treaty. Do Harper and Abbot appear to be standing alone here? STAN GAUTHIER Parksville
NOISY QB BEACH I agree with recent letter writer Robert Berry when he made reference to the noisy motorcycles around Qualicum Beach. We live between the Visitor Centre and the Shady Rest and the noise here is crazy. Every summer it’s the same. We have to keep our patio door closed from Thursday at 11 a.m. until at least Sunday at 7 p.m. To sit on our deck and relax is
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“As a trustee in this district I’d like to see what we’re doing in this district.” LYNNETTE KERSHAW see story page A1
mission impossible — even reading a book is a challenge. The Town of Qualicum Beach should put yellow speed bumps and a 30km/h sign along the beach so our kids and the elderly will feel safe crossing the street to the beach. Traffic goes too fast around here — do something Qualicum Beach because a lot of people are fed up. ISABELLE LEGGETT Qualicum Beach
GROWTH IN THE OPEN I refer to your story on the RDN board’s defeat of the motion to change Qualicum Beach’s growth containment boundary as a minor amendment to its Regional Growth Strategy (“QB council is denied,” The NEWS, June 26). Coun. Dave Willie’s complaint that those RDN directors who voted against the motion had not attended an in-camera meeting where the issue was discussed in depth earlier in the day reveals a lot about his underlying approach to governance. Similarly with his claim that local residents who stepped forward to challenge the process are members of a special interest group. The fact is that the presentations by the public focused almost entirely on concerns about adherence to the rules as they relate to amending the town’s agreement with the RDN to contain growth, prevent urban sprawl and protect agricultural lands. We don’t know if these special interests were considered at the afternoon meeting because in-camera sessions are conducted in secrecy. We do know that Willie did not address these interests or anything else related to the motion during the open meeting of the board because he chose not to speak, except to object when one local presenter suggested that the proposed amendment was directly related to the housing development plans of the Pheasant Glen Golf Resort. Notwithstanding Willie’s principle that the elected majority of the town council should not be subverted, surely democracy is best served when there is an open and transparent process and, most importantly, when the rules are followed. Democracy is also well served by the vigilance of an informed electorate, which we have witnessed throughout this process. Thanks to
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MAYOR’S PAY LOW Would the folks who complain about the salaries of our elected civic officials please stop. Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek’s salary is $22,983, period. The notion to combine expense accounts with a person’s salary is ridiculous and wrong. Expense accounts are just that; the discretionary costs of doing business which often includes memberships, registrations, travel, conference fees and accommodations, etc. These accounts are well documented and receipts are always required and examined. Recent provincial legislation now requires four-year terms for our mayor and councillors, so is it any wonder why potential desirable candidates might say “this job is not really worth it” or “are you crazy?” We need to remember that our elected local officials, anywhere in Canada, are truly on the front line and much more accessible and accountable to their constituents than many MLAs, MPs, premiers and prime ministers. Finally, in my opinion, the salary of the mayor of the Town of Qualicum Beach needs a significant upgrade, no matter who this elected person is. The combined duties and responsibilities of this office easily exceed $22,983 a year.
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OIL TANKER SIZE Your front-page photo June 19 of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier dwarfing a cruise ship was very impressive. I think it is interesting to note that the crude oil container ships proposed for the narrow passage into Kitimat to receive Enbridge tar sands bitumen are exactly the same length (345 meters, approximately 3.5 football fields) and width (over 60 meters). Of course, the oil tankers will not be nearly as well built or have the crew and navigational equipment that the USS Nimitz has. CAROL TIDLER Qualicum Beach See another LETTER, page A12
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Camping and swimming. SAMANTHA ALBANESE Parksville
Tiger Lily Farms, Coombs, Little Qualicum Cheese Factory. NANCY STUART Victoria
Parksville Beach. SUSAN BROWN Regina
Shell hunting. DAVE BROWN Regina
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Council of the City of Parksville on Monday, July 7, 2014, at 6 pm in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC to consider public representations on the following bylaws: “ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2014, NO. 2000.96” “CITY OF PARKSVILLE RESORT AREA ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2014, NO. 1509” 1) “Zoning and Development Amendment Bylaw, 2014, No. 2000.96” proposes to amend “City of Parksville Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000”. In general terms, the purpose of the proposed amendment is to implement regulations to address the accommodation of Health Canada licensed medical marihuana facilities. 2) “City of Parksville Resort Area Zoning and Development Amendment Bylaw, 2014, No. 1509” proposes to amend and rename “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987” that is in force and in effect within the City of Parksville in accordance with Section 2.2 of the City of Parksville supplementary letters patent of May 29, 1992, and Section 1 of the City of Parksville supplementary letters patent of December 31, 1995. In general terms, the purpose of the proposed amendment is to implement regulations to address the accommodation of Health Canada licensed medical marihuana facilities and general housekeeping to repeal superseded bylaw sections. INSPECTION OF PROPOSED BYLAWS AND RELATED MATERIAL A copy of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the planning department, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC during regular office hours (8 am to 4 pm) weekdays, excluding statutory holidays, from Friday, June 27, 2014, to and including Monday, July 7, 2014. CONDUCT OF HEARING At the Hearing, the public will be allowed to make representations to City Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws and all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws. DEBBIE COMIS Corporate Officer This notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act and Section 94 of the Community Charter.
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I consider myself part of the silent majority in Qualicum Beach and I’m compelled to speak out in response to the defeat of the growth containment boundary changes (“QB Council is denied,” The NEWS, June26). I am in disbelief that a group of 12 unelected individuals are accepted as representative of the community instead of the duly elected council. I am also disappointed that a council member misunderstands his duties as a committee member and, rather than supporting the majority vote of his council, goes to the RDN board to ask that the official request of his council be rejected. Requesting another authority to adjudicate the majority vote of our council sets a precedent for bullying by minority activist groups via unelected and uninformed officials. The majority of Qualicum Beach councillors were elected because they ran on a platform for change. This was a clear statement by the majority of community residents wanting this area to be vibrant and vital for everyone, which includes young people and their children. Parksville is getting government grants that Qualicum Beach is missing out on because Qualicum Beach is reluctant to develop destination type projects. I remember someone once saying that if a person does not want to change, he/she might as well lie down because he/she is already dead. Change is part of life. We can choose to be a joyous part of creating it, or we can choose to resist it.
I believe the majority of residents want to see successful businesses and young families with children filling town schools. Seeing happy vacationers sharing this paradise and having laughter in the streets and on the beaches is a wonderful thing. It reminds us of ourselves when we first discovered this beautiful place. These things provide tourist dollars and result in a solid tax base where old and new businesses can thrive, potentially lessening the pressure on residential property taxes. Other small towns adapt and thrive. A few lovely restaurants, bistros, shops, art galleries, a unique theatre, along with some fun and inviting active areas along the beaches, would be special reasons for everyone to share in the potential joy that Qualicum Beach offers. We already have beautiful walking and cycling trails and lovely golf courses for active people to enjoy. Let’s embrace what we have and build on it year round. We need to nurture young people and families and make them feel welcome by providing homes and facilities and work for them, including destination developments on the beach and in the community. We need to share the future with all the people that we need and rely on for a healthy community. We need to have fresh eyes to solve the problems of vacant lots, failing businesses and the frequently empty streets. These are indicators that signal the need for change. The silent majority needs to speak up at meetings and at the voting booth — if not for ourselves, then for the future. JAN BYERS Qualicum Beach
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Members of the CAP will help EPCOR, your Water Utility, to better understand the community’s priorities around drinking water and provide input related to all aspects of water service delivery in French Creek, including water efficiency, legislative and technological changes, pricing, customer care, and groundwater issues. The CAP will meet three times per year over a two year time period, and will include up to 10 members representing a wide range of interests, ages and backgrounds. We are looking for representation from residential, business, and commercial customers and the general public. If you are interested in becoming a CAP member, please fill out an application form, available at our office or online at www.epcor.com (choose French Creek as your community), and return to the address listed below by July 18, 2014. We will respond to all applications during the week of July 21, 2014. Utility Manager, EPCOR Water (West) Inc. #10D 1343 Alberni Highway Parksville, BC V9P 2B9 frenchcreek@epcor.com
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is usually not a problem on its own, but can lead to pre-cancerous changes in the cervix and other tissues. Thus, vaccination is aimed at preventing future cancers. Now, several years into Dean a vaccination program, researchers in Australia are Pharmacist starting to see the results; they have found up to a /Manager 46% reduction in cervical abnormalities in the real world. It is believed their results would correspond with North American outcomes. Other than the odd travel vaccine, most adults don’t think about vaccinations for themselves. The truth is, many childhood vaccinations “wear off” by adulthood and boosters are necessary to maintain protection. Diphtheria and tetanus should be boosted every 10 years and pertussis once in adulthood. Older adults should also consider pneumococcus & shingles while younger adults look for HPV & meningococcus; measles/mumps if born after 1970. Adult vaccination rates persist in being below recommended goals and place many at risk of preventable illness. The best rates exist for tetanus at about 2/3 of adults vaccinated, however serious illnesses such as hepatitis A and hepatitis B remain low (at about 12% and 35% respectively). Pneumococcus can spread to serious illness to the heart and lungs in seniors, but 40% are still unvaccinated – and shingles rates are low too, with only 20% protected. Many of our pharmacists are trained and ready to provide vaccinations that can protect you from debilitating and deadly illnesses. Drop by to make arrangements to protect your future health.
Adult vaccination rates are below recommendations, placing many at risk of preventable illness. About 2/3 of adults are protected from tetanus, but only 12% & 35% (respectively) are vaccinated for hepatitis A and B. Pneumococcus can damage the heart and lungs in seniors, but 40% are still unprotected – and only 20% have had a shot for shingles. Call us about getting your vaccinations up-to-date.
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The ironic nature of life There aren’t many people who can remember that far back, but in 1963 the Toronto Maple Leafs won their second of three consecutive Stanley Cups. I was little, but vaguely remember the excitement in the city as the Leafs had their championship parade. Part of that team was a utility forward named Eddie Litzenberger. In 1961, he was finishing a solid career in Chicago when the Black Hawks unexpectedly and almost accidentally won the Stanley Cup. After the season was over, Eddie was sent to Detroit where he failed to make much of an impact. The Red Wings put him on waivers and his career seemed at an end. Fortunately, for Eddie, Punch Imlach decided to give him a shot with the Leafs. He played a supporting role as the Leafs won the cup in 1962. Then in 1963, although he only scored five goals all season, he was in-
cluded in the playoff roster as the Leafs won their second straight cup. When asked by a reporter how he felt about being on three consecutive Stanley Cup winners, he replied, “You can say I’m getting tired of meeting all these mayors!” Although he was complaining in jest, early in the next season he was sent to the minors. Sadly, he missed out By Ray Smit on the Leafs next two Stanley Cup victories and never played another NHL game. So, ironically, he never did have to meet another big-city mayor. Irony comes in many forms. There is no lack of it in the entertainment business. Take the great silent film star Charlie Chaplin. For fun, Chaplin entered a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest — and lost! In fact, he didn’t even get an honorable mention. And consider Barry Manilow whose biggest hit was called “I write the songs.” But paradoxically, he didn’t write that one.
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And who can forget the band ZZ Top. Their members are known throughout the world for their long flowing beards. The only exception is their clean-shaven drummer. And his name? Frank Beard! Getting back to sports, there’s a perception that most athletes aren’t exactly rocket scientists. Yet, many are unwitting masters of the ironic. Take, for instance, Dizzy Dean. After pitching a 1-0 ballgame, Dean noted that “The game was closer than the score indicated.” Yogi Berra, when questioned about other people’s opinions of him, famously said, “Half the lies they tell about me aren’t true.” And then there was basketball star, Jason Kidd who in an attempt to motivate his teammates said, “We’re going to turn this team around 360 degrees.” Uh-huh. Mind you, some athletes have a great sense of whimsy. Take, for instance, former San Francisco Giants coach Rocky Bridges. When asked why he wouldn’t eat snails, he replied, “I prefer fast food.”
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Then there was Seattle Seahawks receiver Steve Largent who, when asked which of his records he would cherish the most when he retired, retorted, “The Beatles White Album.” Last but not certainly least was Yogi again. When his wife asked where he’d like to be buried, he answered, “I don’t know — surprise me!” But then Yogi always left you wondering if he wasn’t actually the smartest guy in the room. Irony is by no means always funny. Sometimes fate lends a hand in a most macabre way. In 1911, three ne’re-dowells in England joined together with sinister intent. Their purpose? Murder. The victim was Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey. The three killers were Robert Green, Henry Berry and Lawrence Hill. They were convicted of their crime and sentenced to be hanged. So where’s the irony, you ask? The gallows were situated at Greenberry Hill. Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble With Tapioca now available at Amazon. com. His columns appear every other Thursday. He can be contacted at Raymondsmit@shaw.ca
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In celebration of this summer’s Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting ‘Musical’ sand sculpting theme, the Parksville Beach Festival will be hosting a fun and exciting event called Parksville Idol. The event will include a People’s Choice online voting format to determine the semi-finalists in each age division to perform live on August 9, as well as a finals round where the top 2 in each category will perform just prior to the fireworks on August 9.
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DeCosmos fills the MAC with fine art Exhibitions feature hidden treasures like a bejeweled portrait inspired by Gustav Klimt’s women LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
An art show at the McMillan Art Centre beginning July 2 is dappled with Hidden Treasures. The DeCosmos Fine Art Society is holding its annual summer show at the centre from July 2 through 26. An opening reception will take place Friday, July 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The hidden treasure theme, decided in a vote among members, takes a variety of forms. Olivia Mennie’s work in the show includes a piece inspired by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt who painted portraits of only women. Her pastel and guache portrait of a woman has rich gold and red hues and is adorned with little colourful jewels, or hidden treasures, she said. She also has landscape and abstract pieces in the show. Mary Unger has an acrylic piece called Three is a Crowd in the show featuring three tall trees and other hidden treasures like woodpeckers and a dog peaking around one of the trunks. She also has a painting in the show called Little Helper featuring her grand daughter walking toward a little home with a bucket in her hand, filled with her treasures. Fran Renwick’s large painting filled with water lilies will also be hanging in the show. She was inspired by a Monet painting, she said, and the treasure for her lies in the brilliant colours of the lily pads. A scene from the country Myanmar is Margaret Hudson’s piece in the hidden treasure exhibition. “I’m calling it Myanmar: Lost and Found and my reasoning is that Myanmar is a country that has just recently opened to tourism, there were sanctions against it for a long time, and suddenly it’s been discovered and I just feel like it’s a treasure that’s been missed for some time.” DeCosmos was founded in 1966 by a group of art-loving women in the region when there were no art class-
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From left, DeCosmos members and artists Mary Unger, Fran Renwick and Olivia Mennie show some of the pieces they have in Hidden Treasures, an art show at the McMillan Art Centre from July 2 to 26.
es being offered. They held classes and exhibitions and cludes many DeCosmos members and the group has an helped establish the Old School House Arts Centre, said annual art bus trip. current member Violet Ewing. Today there are approxOnce a month DeCosmos meets and bring in artists imately 120 members from around the central Island in to demonstrate different artistic expertise. the group. The group currently displays work at the ParksDeCosmos is very active today and hasFora the Tuesday ville Community and Conference Centre and at the Best in painters group who get together to paint, give critiques, Parksville Library. Quality, Service C & Products... and work en plein air around the region in the summer For more on the art group or to become a member time. There is also a Wednesday painters group that in- visit the website www.decosmos.org. Blossoms Parksville Framing Gallery Tail Wagger Arrowsmith Automotive
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Life’s a beach every day when you live in Qualicum Beach but on July 13 there will be a special event to celebrate the beauty of the waterfront. The third annual Beach Day will be a full day of family fun with all kinds of activities on the beach. The day will kick off with a hearty Shriners breakfast at 8:30 a.m. near the Visitor Centre and then move to the esplanade and the long stretch of open beach near the boat ramp. There will be tents hosting activities, a main stage for the QB's Got Talent live music competition and a variety of games and activities on the beach. Beach and walkway activities run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and include both educational and fun things. Spokesperson Tom Whitfield said Kwali the seagull is back to celebrate the beautiful waterfront and a really low tide at 1p.m. and they are once again expected a big turnout. “Last year we had about 3,000 people attend this family fun event. It is a celebration of our unique town and the talented people who live SUBMITTED PHOTOS BY TOM WHITFIELD here,” he said. Beach Day returns to Qualicum Beach on Full of hands-on and educational events plus Sunday, July 13 with a full day of family fun live music he said the day will provide some- and music on the beach. thing for everyone. “The events were initially designed just for Whitfield explained that the art should reprekids but now there is something for all ages.” sent some object, plant or animal, or groups of There are a host of events such as the Catching these and have a title relating to one of the catBeach Critters seine netting with biologist Dave egories and if they are amazing they could win Clough, the VIU Shellfish Research Centre touch a prize. tank, face painting, ancient fossils, clowns, sand “People are invited to submit their favoucastle building, beach golf, skim rite pieces of beach art. The boarding, and beach volleyball. In our third year we have a acceptable pieces will be natHe said the tug o’ war has few new events such as kite ural, such as driftwood, and building, shark dissection, collected from the shores been such a hit with the kids so birds on the beach, sea the big rope will be back. of B.C but the pieces can be weed tanks and a beach “We anticipate some interslightly m.odified. Prizes will art contest esting team challenges for the be awarded at 3 p.m.,” he exTOM WHITFIELD tug o’ war. It would be great to plained. see people put a team together The QB’s Got Talent compeand see what they can do,” said tition is back with amazing loWhitfield, who added they have cal musicians starting at 1 p.m. also included some new events to keep things The contest was added to the event to showfresh. case some of the talented up and coming per“In our third year we have added a few new formers in the local area and last year’s contesevents such as kite building, shark dissection, tants were so good, the judges really had a tough birds on the beach, sea weed tanks and a beach job choosing the winners. art contest.” Shuttles will be provided from both the If you enjoy beachcombing and making art downtown parkade and the Civic Centre to the with your driftwood and shells, you may want to waterfront to provide an alternate parking opconsider submitting your creation. tion.
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Dawn Christensen, who was quoted in national media four years ago when she saw Qualicum Beach’s rare white ravens, was treated to another good view last week. On June 25 she was in the ball fields behind the civic centre when she saw one hanging out casually with other birds, not worried about her approach. “At first I just thought it was a seagull or something,” she said, but it was clear once she saw it move. She said “it was really beautiful to see it flying.” The white birds are believed to number in the single digits locally, born from a single pair of black common ravens with a rare genetic
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Kwalikum students play at MAC Award-winning Jazzavoirdog group will perform popular jazz standards at music night BRENDA GOUGH News Contributor
Some Kwalikum Secondary School (KSS) students who are part of the music academy will demonstrate why they continue to win awards when they perform at the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) on Friday, July 11. The MAC has been featuring jazz evenings with concerts scheduled on the second Friday of each month right through to the fall. This month the Jazzavoirdogs will be showcased and music lovers will have an opportunity to hear them perform some popular jazz standards. Making up the group of young, dedicated and highly inspired jazz musicians are Caleb Borsboom on alto sax, guitar, flute, and string bass; Judah Parkes on tenor sax, clarinet and guitar; Sam Galier on tenor sax and string bass; Stewart Isbister on piano and Justice Cote on drums and vocals. The members of the group are multi talented on their own and they also double on guitar, string bass and jazz vocals. The grade 10 and 11 students are all members of the Qualicum Academy and have completed two years in an intensive jazz studies program. Dave Stewart, who heads up the school’s music department, said they have learned in-depth jazz harmony, history and stylistic interpretation and they now shine as performers. “They are a power house group of kids. This group has been together for two years and they are really good,” he stated. He said that once a month music pros came to the academy to work with the enthusiastic students and that mentorship has paid off. “They are young, dedicated and highly inspired young jazz musicians and it is rewarding for me to see how far they have come.” The monthly workshops included pointers from the likes of piano/saxophonist Phil Dwyer, piano/vibes/bassist Don Thompson, trombonist Ian Mcdougall, bassist Ken Lister, drummer Hans Verhoven, and many other stellar jazz professionals. This year the students performed at the prestigious Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho — where they received numerous awards for outstanding jazz solos. They also performed at the West Coast Jazz Festival where they were awarded the highest standing of Gold. In the past, Stewart’s students have picked up many awards at the numerous music competitions they have attended, but he said the academy has provided students with an even higher level of education and those who attend the concert will hear for themselves how impressive their sound is. “The level we see from the students coming out of the academy is really high … so it will be a great jazz performance,” said Stewart. Tickets for the July 11 show are $15 and $10 for students. Doors open at 6:30 and performance starts at 7:00 p.m.
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THU. JULY 3
FRI. JULY 4
Featured Events for the Week
QBEACH UPTOWN SUMMER MARKET
OS STROKE RECOVERY
JULY 2-AUG 27
6-9pm, Thurs. evenings, July 3-Aug. 28, Second Ave. Vendors, food, entertainment. www. qualicumbeachdowntown. ca, 250-752-8856, info@ qualicumbeachdowntown.ca
PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS’ CLUB
7:30pm, monthly meeting. PCC, 132 Jensen St. “What’s On in Parksville”. Lynn Row, 250-586-5341.
YOGA ON THE BEACH 9:30-10:30am, July 2-Aug 29th by donation to support local Hospice. PV Comm. Park Beach, Wed&Fri. QB Comm. Beach, Tues&Thurs. Bring a mat, towel & sunscreen, weather permitting.
FRI. JULY 4
11am-1:30pm, St. Columba Presbyterian Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., PV. Bring lunch. 250-586-6766.
MUSIC AT DEEZ
7pm, Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Is. Hwy W. QBeach. OPEN MIC JAM hosted on the patio in the summer. 250752-8055.
OPEN MIXED PAIRS
July 4-6/9am, 149 E. Stanford, Parksville Lawn Bowling Club. Players from all over the island. FREE. Carol bucyk: 250-951-0823, www. parksvillelawnbowlingclub. com, chilihead9@msn.com
MUSIC TRIVIA
7pm, Shady Rest Pub. Prizes 3109 W. Island Hwy, QB.
SAT. JULY 5 ISHAYAS ASCENSION
QBEACH ARTISANS MARKET @ TOSH 3-8pm, every Friday until Labour Day, The Old School House Arts Centre parking lot. deeaguilar@shaw.ca
1:30pm, 375B 5th St., Courtenay. 19+. Surya Ishaya, 778-977-8269, surya@ishayas.net. A Brief Introduction into the Ancient Teachings. www. ishayasworldwide.com
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“THE MARKET IN THE PARK”
July 5th
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Sat. 10am-1pm at the Errington Community Park
Live Music HAPPY PLANTING! by: Free Live Music, Cafe, Plants, Baking,
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LIVE RAPTORS
A volunteer from North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre brings one of the Centre’s residents - an owl, falcon or eagle, to Rathtrevor Provincial Park’s ampitheater for a free Live Raptor Presentation at Rathtrevor Provincial Park. Learn about raptors and the work done at the Centre. Wednesdays @ 7:30pm. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, 250-248-8534, wildlife@niwa.org, www.niwra.org
JULY 6TH
KAYAKING LUNCH TOUR
Wildlife Lunch Tour. Come for a paddle in Nanoose where the views are fabulous, the wildlife is abundant & the quiet is utterly relaxing. We stop for a beach picnic, so pack your lunch.
9:45am-2pm, $84 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation & Parks at 250-248-3252. Online at rdn.bc.ca/ recreation, recparks@rdn.bc.ca
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
MON. JULY 7
FOODSAFE COURSE
JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS
QB FARMERS MARKET 8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way. The best in local foods & crafts. 250-951-6516.
ORANGE BRIDGE MARKET
10am-2pm, 716 E. Is. Hwy, Parksville. Every Sat.June 14Aug. 30. Crafts, clothing, flea market & entertainment. 250586-3800, ladysmantle1@ gmail.com
SMART RECOVERY
10-11:30am, meet/SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info & assistance re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Call Ray Deller, 250-714-9703 or smartrecovery@shaw.ca
SUN. JULY 6 ST. STANISLAV’S YOUTH CHOIR
7:30pm, Knox United Church, PV. From Slovenia, just competed at the Kathaumixw Intern. Choir Festival. $12/Seniors/ Students, $15/Adults at the door & Mulberry Bush Bookstores. Kathy Larson: 250-752-8130.
8:30am-3:30pm, # 9-1209 E. Is. Hwy., Parksville/ Serious Coffee. To enroll: http://bookwhen.com/ foodsafe-course. $80. ESL students welcome. http:// www.coastalmarinesafety. ca/food-safe. Instructor/Info: Chris Marrie 250-203-7292, chrismarrie@hotmail.com. www.coastalmarinesafety. ca/food-safe
ARBUTUS GROVE REFORMED CHURCH 10am, 170 West Hirst, Parksville. 25th Anniversary. Gillespie 248-3951.
MON. JULY 7 CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOPS
Jul 7-11, 122 Fern Rd. W., QB. 6-12yrs. Intro to the art world’s great masters while learning basic art. (9am12pm), (1-3pm), or all day. 1/2 day: $60, full: $120. www.theoldschoolhouse. org, qbtosh@shaw.ca
TENNIS
Every day, various times, Springwood Park. Cynthia Sage: 250-248-5702. www. arrowsmithtennis.ca
TUE. JULY 8
WED. JULY 9
BIRD WALKS
MAGNOLIA COURT SUMMER MARKET
9am, PV/QB from PV Beach Comm. Park. 250-9541928, nmrobins@telus.net
SUMMER BY THE SEA STREET MARKET 6-9pm, Craig St, Parksville. Over 140 exceptional artisans. Info: 250-248-3613, www. parksvillechamber.com/ special-events, info@ parksvillechamber.com
YOGA ON THE BEACH
SUN. JULY 6
8:30-11:30am, Qualicum Beach Legion, Saturdays to Sept. 27th, 180 Veterans Way.
SLEGG REALTY
WED. JULY 9
SAT. JULY 5
July 7-9, 9-11:30am, 3730 Fairwinds Dr, Nanoose Bay, Fairwinds Golf Club. 8-13yrs, learn techniques & then apply on the course, supervised by certified golf instructor. July & August. $119/3 lessons. Register/ info. 250-468-7666, www. fairwinds.ca/promotions teetimes@fairwinds.ca
TUE. JULY 8 HIGH TEA BY THE SEA 11am-2pm, Tuesdays, June-Aug. Stunning views, tea, sandwiches, pastries prepared by chef. Includes admission. Reservations, 250740-6611. Supporting VIU’s public education. Donate your china cups/$2 off.
QUALICUM BEACH & AREA NEWCOMER’S Doors/9:45am, meeting/10:15am, St. Stephen’s Church, Village Way, QB. Info: qbnewcomers.org
QBEACH GARDEN CLUB
7pm, Qualicum Beach Civic Ctre. Panel discussion with local experts! Visitors & new members welcome! Louise Kelsey, 250-752-8849.
9:30-10:30am, July 2nd-Aug 29th, charlottecrowley@ shaw.ca, 250-951-2538. Parksville Comm. Park Beach & Qualicum Beach Comm Beach.
BEAT THE HEAT SKATE 6:45-8:15pm, 830 W. Is. Hwy, PV, OS Place Arena. Every Wed. July 9th-Aug. 20. RDN, 250-752-5014. www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
6-8:30pm, 6996 W Is. Hwy, Bowser. Food, music & wares. Musicians, food tastings. Be a vendor? Sarah Hutchison/Corrine Roby, 250-947-5231, sarahmhutchis@gmail.com.
TIMBERLINE DANCE
7-10pm, 146 W. Hirst, PV, Legion. FREE, live classic country, pop & rock. Members, guests and prospective members welcome. Bill Wilson: 250752-8542. laveer@shaw.ca
THU. JULY 10 MID IS. FLORAL ART CLUB 1:45pm, St. Stephens Church Hall, 150 Village Way. “Forest Finds’” bring found objects to create a floral design at Guests $6. Info:250-937-1350, mifaclub2000@gmail.com.
SEASIDE VETERINARY CARE
NOW OPEN!
CHAROUL LEKX, DVM Acupuncture Chinese Herbs Rehabilitation Conventional Medicine New patients welcome
210B-First Ave Qualicum Beach
250-594-9884
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July 14 –18 Information: 250-339-1021 Ages 5 –11 Registration: 250-248-3927 KNOX PRESENTS… HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH CHOIR
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be afraid to try something new this week.
Dealings with employers & other influential people. Watch what you say.
TAURUS Do not deceive
SCORPIO Don’t say or do
people into believing things you know to be untrue. Over time you’ll lose out.
anything that might start a feud, remember few things in life are straightforward.
GEMINI Do what you have
SAGITTARIUS
to. Look out for your own needs.
CANCER You will have a few challenges to deal with over the next 48 hours. After that it’s fun all the way! LEO You might exhaust yourself but it will be worth the effort in the long-term. Your future looks rosy.
VIRGO Not everyone can be trusted. Don’t give anyone the authority to make decisions for you – that’s asking for trouble.
Everyone has feelings, it’s not healthy to keep them locked up inside.
CAPRICORN Start doing the things that will move your life in the direction you want it to go. AQUARIUS A little caution over the next two or three days, especially where relationships are concerned.
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MINDI’S FARM Locally grown fruits & vegetables
NOW OPEN! 7 days a week • 10am-6pm
PISCES Life is too short to waste time worrying about things that may never happen.
Come play outside! Oceanside Place Qualicum Beach Arena Playground, 6-12 yrs 250-248-3252 Ravensong Aquatic Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Centre July 7 - August 22 250-752-5014 Drop-in program: $19/day or $76/5-punch pass Register Online at: www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation
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New Potatoes Carrots • Beets • Spinach Broad Beans • Gooseberries Blueberries • Strawberries Fresh Raspberries & much more! 797 Qualicum Rd • 250-594-3700
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Sunday 10:00am Errington Hall 1390 Errington Rd. Info: 250-954-3941
Realtor/Office
BOWSER 6445 Island West Hwy.
$395,000
Saturday
2-4 pm
Joanne Ferreiro, Coast
2855/2859 Olympic Rd.
$829,000
Saturday
11 am-1 pm
Joanne Ferreiro, Coast
3029 Raymur Pl.
$475,000
Sunday
11 am-1 pm
Joanne Ferreiro, Coast
Claymore Rd. “West Ridge”
from $469,000
Wed., Thurs. 10 am-2 pm
Jamie Larson, DBM Realty
1030 Spider Lake Rd.
$789,900
Saturday
Noon-2 pm
525 Chester Rd.
$449,500
Saturday
1-4 pm
Sue Tompkins, Coast
815 Field Cres.
$339,000
Saturday
2-4 pm
Tom Whitfield, Re/Max Anchor
Claymore Rd. “West Ridge”
from $469,000
Sat., Sun
1-4 pm
Jamie Larson, DBM Realty
220 McVickers St. “Stone’s Throw” from $389,000
Daily
1-4 pm
Radcliffe Development
137 Moilliet St.
$354,000
Saturday
1-3 pm
Ian Whitelaw, Coast
1369 Gabriola Dr.
$398,000
Have your say!
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QUALICUM BAY
QUALICUM BEACH
Saturday
1-4 pm
Mark Andreasen, Royal LePage
Sat., Sun.
1-4 pm
John Barnum, Sue Tompkins, Coast
500 Corfield St. “Creekside”
from $335,000
Sat., Sun.
1-4 pm
John Cooper, Re/Max Nanaimo
1417 Sidney Place
$489,000
Sunday
2-4 pm
Sabine Pitt, Royal LePage
1260 Saltspring Pl.
$492,000
Sunday
1-4 pm
Mark Andreasen, Royal LePage
3627 Elginwood Pl.
$599,000
Saturday
2-4 pm
Gloria Dafoe, Royal LePage
2224 Bonnington Dr.
$895,000
Sunday
2-4 pm
Tom Whitfield, Re/Max Anchor
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Saturday, July 5 from 11am-1pm
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• Light & bright 2780 sqft 2 bedroom/3 bath at the end of a cul-de-sac • Main level living w/finished WO lower lvl, deck overlooks greenspace
• 2758 sqft 3 bed w/main level living & fully finished WO lower level • Lower level w/huge Rec Room, Den, 2 good-sized Beds, 3 pc Bath
Susan Forrest Phone 250-947-9900 susan@susanforrest.com
Royal LePage Parksville / Qualicum Beach Realty
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Saturday, July 5 • 1-4pm 1369 Gabriola Drive, Craig Bay
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Royal LePage Parksville / Qualicum Beach Realty
398,000
Susan Forrest Phone 250-947-9900 susan@susanforrest.com
Call Tom.
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Saturday, July 5 from 2-4pm 6445 Island Hwy, Bowser
395,000
$
Hosted by:
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Hosted by: Mark Andreasen Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
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Sunday, July 6 • 1-4pm 1260 Saltspring Place, Craig Bay
$
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Sunday, July 6 • 2-4pm 1417 Sidney Place, Craig Bay
OPEN HOUSE
TWO Fabulous Homes on 5 Acres
Sue Tompkins
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Anchor Realty
Pork, Beef, Chicken
525 Chester Road, Qualicum Beach
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Dairy Featuring “Tree Island” Yogurt
Saturday, July 5 from 1-4pm
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Raised Eggs
On Thursday, July 24, in partnership with Home Hardware, the Town of Qualicum Beach will welcome celebrity gardener Mark Cullen for An Evening of Gardening Talk. “We are very honoured to have Mr. Cullen share his knowledge with our garden-loving community,” said Toni Botehlo, Qualicum Beach arborist, and parks department foreman, in a news release. As part of winning the Home Hardware Outstanding Achievement award at last fall’s National Communities in Bloom award ceremony, Cullen agreed to attend a community event of the town’s choice. “With so many gardening enthusiasts and clubs in our community, it was felt that an opportunity for him to share his expertise with the public, would be very welcomed,” added Botelho, who is organizing the event. The event will take place at 7 p.m. on July 24 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre located at 747 Jones Street. The $5 tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at town hall or the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. The town said that funds collected from ticket sales will go towards supporting a future Communities in Bloom initiative or project. — Submitted by Town of Qualicum Beach
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LEMONADE: Young entrepreneurs, from left, John Andrews, Jack Mardes and Brayden Andrews were selling iced lemon tea at the corner of Pintail and Yambury in Qualicum Beach recently. The trio say they will man their booth all summer.
NEXT MONTH
health via cycling AUREN RUVINSKY
writer@pqbnews.com
The 15th annual Bike For Your Life is set for August 10, with more than 300 riders expected to take part in five different length rides. Starting and ending at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre,
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, July 6 from 11am-1pm
3029 Raymur Place, Qualicum Bay
475,000
$
Hosted by:
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Joanne Ferreiro
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, July 5 • 2-4pm 3627 Elginwood Place, Fairwinds
• Lovely 3124 sqft 3 bedroom overlooking the 8th green of the course • Architecturally designed, modern feel with views from many rooms
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Royal LePage Parksville / Qualicum Beach Realty
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815 Field Crescent, Parksville
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$789,900
• Beautiful Harvest home on nicely parked out & very private acreage • Driveawy winds past artist’s studio, double garage & RV storage area • For the horse lover riding rings, 5 ACRE EQUESTRIAN ESTATE round pen, 4-5 stall barn with Lawrence Setter in Attendance walk outs. Tons of trails & lakes nearby.
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#103-191 Jensen Ave, Parksville Sunday, July 6 - 10am-2pm
35, 50, 70 and 100 km through Parksville, Qualicum Beach and the surrounding rural areas. Organized by the Bike For Your Life - Vancouver Island Society, registration is $20 in advance, $10 for people under 18, $40 for families and considerably more the day of the event. Register and get more information online at: bikeforyourlife.org.
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homes@tomwhitfield.ca
$354,000
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www.tomwhitfield.ca
Anchor Realty Independently Owned and Operated
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Annual bike ride hits Parksville Event promotes good people are invited to ride with their family, friends and community to promote good health and a cleaner environment through cycling. With a portion of the registration fee going to the the Oceanside Stroke Recovery Association and Cops for Cancer, the ride is a great chance at a social and scenic tour of the community, for a good cause. There are well marked routes of 15,
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COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 12TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 Applications for Artisans: woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901
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Shirley Anne Johnson
December 18th, 1936 – June 20th, 2014 Shirley, Mom, Great Nana or Nan but certainly not Grandma for she hated sounding old. It is with great sadness and sorrow in our hearts what we announce her passing. She is survived by her daughters Cindy and Maureen (Art), Grandchildren Cheryl (Tom) and Eric, Great Grandchildren Skyla and Mackenzie, predeceased by husband Holger and son Jack.
Helen A Cole 100th Birthday Celebration You are invited to an afternoon tea on Saturday, July 12th from 2:00 pm to 4:00pm at Arrowsmith Hall 1014 Ford Road, Coombs Please join us, in celebrating this amazing woman! bevsandy@shaw.ca
WEDDINGS
Shirley met and married Eric Holger Johnson. Then move to Port Hardy where they started Holger Johnson Logging. Shirley became alderman in Port Hardy then they went on to manage Seven Hills Golf Course. Upon retiring they moved to Mission to look after Shirley’s mom and aunt Margaret. The last years of her life were spent in Parksville. She challenged herself playing bridge with many friends and longtime friend Brenda. She enjoyed her daily walks with “Dia� and could be found walking the beachfront or feeding gulls much to Dia’s chagrin but Nana’s laughter. We will miss her ever present smile and laugh, her icy cold hands, and warm heart. Truly a great lady who made friends wherever she went. Rest Peacefully Nan we love and miss you. Special thanks to Nanaimo General Hospital and Palliative Care Unit for being so kind and BC Ambulance for all that you do. No service as per Shirley’s request but ask that you keep her in your thoughts.
TARON, (Uncle MICHAEL LESLIE Buck) March 18,1956 - June 24, 2014 It is with great sadness to announce the sudden but peaceful passing of our Dad Mike. He was born in Penticton, BC but moved with his family at a young age to Ucluelet, BC. In 1978 he moved to Port Alberni, Parksville in 1989 and finally residing in Nanoose Bay. Mike was predeceased by his son Matthew Joel; brother Kenneth; and parents Guy and Winnifred. He is survived by his son Sean (Ashley); grandchildren Brooklynn and Sean, and daughter Tanya (Andrew); brothers Allan (Caren), Robert (Geraldine), David (Patricia) and sister Carroll (Bob), along with many nieces and nephews. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
The family would like to acknowledge the staff at the Palliative Care Unit for their kindness, caring and professionalism during his short stay at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Although your work on earth is done Your life in heaven has just begun Your struggles here were hard and long But they’re over now, you’re finally home. Life wasn’t easy, by choice or fate A decision made, sometimes too late A fight to the finish, always strong Rest easy Dad, you’re finally home.
NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Bev: 250-248-4720 PV Ann: 250-248-3390 QB Pat: 250-248-7119 NANOOSE New Program: Plus 50 . You don’t have to be new to the Oceanside area to receive a visit from Welcome Wagon! You just have to be over the age of 50! Contact Pat.
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Brad and Tracy Moore are thrilled to announce the recent marriage of their daughter Stephanie, to Michael Breck on June 7th, 2014 May they live happily ever after. DEATHS
LEGALS NOTICE IS hereby given to Shanda Wilson That household goods stored at Oceanside Storage Inc. located at 1270 Alberni Hwy. Parksville will be disposed on July 14, 2014 unless the outstanding account is settled prior to this date.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS PERSONALS SINGLE WHITE male mid 40’s tall, fit, seeks single white female who is financially secure, fit, social drinker likes travel the out doors, camping and cooking, boats, motorcycles, comedy, comedy with an honest heart for friendship leading to romance. Apply to Box 49, 4-154 Middleton, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H2.
LOST AND FOUND LOST MASONIC ring & gold tie clip in small clear plastic box in Parksville area. Immensley sentimental. Call 250586-8372
ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING
Accountant/OfďŹ ce Manager Cumberland, BC Required for North Island & Sunshine Coast’s leading roofing contractor Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. Hours M-F 8:00-4:30. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day - to day operations of all 5 of our offices including accounting, administration & HR.
QualiďŹ cations: • 5 yrs. exp. with accounting and office management • Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office & Outlook • Experience with Sage 50 accounting software • Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting An Excellent Compensation Package Is Offered For This Challenging Position! QualiďŹ ed applicants email resumes: contact@ nelsonrooďŹ ng.com or fax : (1)250-336-8089
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VERA REID
Vera Reid died peacefully in her home June 27, 2014 at age 98 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her four children: George (Madeline) Reid, Keith Reid, Deborah (Sigmund) Johannessen and Gale (George) Fegan, her step daughter Leah Bower, 29 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren and 12 great - great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband William Reid, her daughter Mary Berg and stepsons Allan Reid and Wallace Reid. Vera had a loving heart and an open door. She was loved by everyone who met her and she will be remembered and missed by her family and friends. A special thanks to Dr. Marlene VanderWyde and for the loving support she received from her caregivers. The family would like to invite anyone wishing to attend a celebration of Vera’s Life, to be held at the Bowser Legion Hall July 5th at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the children’s hospital or your local hospice.
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SALES
HELP WANTED THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for a Ticketed Driller Blaster in the Campbell River Area. Fulltime with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca
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P/T CAREAIDE to assist senior with MS in Qualicum Beach, 1hr/day, 3-4 days/wk. Help with bathing, dressing, ROM exercises. Wage negotiable. Call (250)752-7373.
Gregg Distributors Ltd. Is Rapidly Growing! Are YOU Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?
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MACHINIST WANTED Vancouver Island Company requires a machinist immediately. Must be proficient in the operation of boring mills and lathes. Union position with comparable wages and excellent benefit package. Submit resumes via fax to: 250-656-1262 or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com
Fax: (1)250-756-1170 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.gregg distributors.ca
HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES
COOK NEEDED for French Creek Marine Pub. Must have experience in a busy kitchen, hard working & have food safe. Apply in person at 1025 Lee Road. Parksville. JOURNEYMAN AUTO mechanic wanted. Coastline Mazda in Campbell River is an all makes repair shop. We offer competitive wages, Benefits, and a bright, clean shop. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction and need a mechanic who feels the same. Please bring your resume to Brian in the service dept, or email to service@coastlinemazda.com. PHEASANT GLEN Golf Resort’s busy restaurant is seeking full time servers starting immediately. Contact Manager, Gord Melissa at 250-7528786 or email gmelissa@pheasantglen.com
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DEATHS
Vera (K.) Catherine Favarger 1935-2014
Vera Catherine (Demianchuk) Favarger (78) of Parksville, BC passed away at home June 24, 2014 surrounded by the love of her children. Vera is predeceased by her parents, Leona Dudar Demianchuk and Vladimir Demianchuk, and sister Nancy Iosch. She is survived by her children, Michèle (Erik) and Daniel (Nikki), her brother Walter Demianchuk, her grandchildren Megan, RenÊe, and Teigan, and her great-grandchildren Ellyse and Ethan. Vera was born in Montreal where she married and raised her family, while working full time in the banking industry. Rising to the level of branch manager, she transferred to Winnipeg. She retired from the CIBC Audit team to Vancouver Island, where she was sure she finally got it right. Vera put her 35 years of banking experience to good use volunteering with the Trillium Lodge Women’s Auxiliary. She loved nature, sunrises and bird watching. She loved to keep the bird feeder full and always had a kind word for any passing dog or cat, keeping treats in her purse just in case. Her sense of humour and presence is sorely missed by friends and family. The family wishes to express gratitude to the nurses of South One and Hospice for their care and support during Vera’s final days. A Celebration of Vera’s life will be held at 1pm, July 5, 2014 at Craig Bay Heritage Museum Chapel Saturday. A Tea Social at a different location will follow the service, with baked goods contributed by the members of the Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA or the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association.
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SUMMER’S HERE AND SO IS A HELPING HAND! Avoid stress and call me for those niggling tasks you just can’t get to. Household repairs, power washing, small reno jobs, etc. Reasonable rates. Quality and honesty free of charge! Vito Farina: 250-2409613
SMALL ENGINE REPAIRMarine, lawn mowers, weed eaters, pumps, welding. Good rates. Can pick-up and deliver. Call (250)752-2938.
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Multi-media Journalist The Campbell River Mirror, an award-winning newspaper on central Vancouver Island, is looking for a journalist to help us produce dynamic and creative content for our print, web and social media platforms. We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset. The journalist must be a self-starter comfortable reporting news, features and some sports. We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package based on experience. You must also have a valid driver's licence and a dependable vehicle. Campbell River is a picturesque seaside city of 33,000 people located on Vancouver Island. It has access to a full range of cultural and recreational facilities and is home to the classic West Coast lifestyle of Vancouver Island and the northern Gulf Islands. The Mirror is a member of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Send your resume and references to: Alistair Taylor Editor, Campbell River Mirror, 104 - 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9 Or e-mail: editor@campbellrivermirror.com
MEDICAL HEALTH FOOT CARE in your home by certified foot care nurse. 40 years experience. Vets approved. Marg 250-954-8259.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca
The Princeton Similkameen Spotlight is looking for the right person to be the Publisher/Editor. Princeton is located in the Similkameen Valley‌.truly an outdoor lover’s dream with world-class hunting, fishing, hiking and snowmobiling. In addition to having a strong understanding of news gathering and meeting deadlines, the successful candidate will represent the Spotlight at social and client functions. They will also have strong organizational skills and be able to work without direct supervision. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •Work closely with the sales consultant to develop new sources of revenue •Create a newspaper that represents the community •Account for all business activities in a prompt manner •Manage all expenses and wages •Produce 10-15 stories per week, plus photos as necessary •Allocate print space for story, text and photos according to space parameters and copy significance. •Plan the contents for the Spotlight according to the publication’s style, editorial policy and publishing requirements. •Verify facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources
HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-951-4625.
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KIM’S PROFESSIONAL Mobile foot care nurse. Serving Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970
HAUL AWAY JUNK; big or small loads, garden and construction waste, garage cleanout. Call 250-240-1116.
DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Also, small engine repair. Bondable. 250-752-1639.
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BARK MULCH $20/pick up if you load. $30/pickup if I load. Call 250-618-2609
EXPERIENCED CARPENTER & painter. NO GST!! Call George 250-594-4407
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Call Kevin 250-240-7372 COMPUTER BUSINESS & Home Support, 30yrs IT Tech. Low rates, Seniors Discount. TLC-John, 250-594-5558.
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Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certified tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call
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Landscaping, Gardening, Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry, Hardscapes, Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444
A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Liven up your space with a splash of colour! Spring is here book your projects now to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310.
Irrigation; Tree Removal; Hardscapes; Design, painting & More
ASTONISHING PAINTING CO. Residential/Commercial/Repainting. 25 yrs. experience. Call Mike 250-248-8569
OCEANSIDE Lawn & Garden. Yard clean-up, mowing, hedges, sprinkler adjustments, gutter clean-outs. (250)240-1116.
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M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-228-5204.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Sharp Design Landscaping Group- Call 250.248.3835
Start your Health Care Career in 6 months! Are You A Person Who Cares? Become A Health Care Assistant! Kamloops Needs More Care Aides! In as little as 6 months you can be qualiďŹ ed for this challenging and rewarding career. 100% employment rate in the past 3 years!
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GARAGE SALE CBRADLEY ONNECTING JOB- COOMBS SEEKERS CENTRE 975 Shearme Road AND E- MPLOYERS 20th, 8am-12noon July 20 8:30-11:30am We start a new monthly Market every 3rd Sunday. www.localwork.ca Tables: $8.00 each. Call 250-248-0676 to reserve. th
PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. Safe, loving environment. No cages. 7 day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554
PETS 5YR-OLD DOBERMAN. A devoted companion with no health issues. Must be in a home with no other dogs. She needs someone who has Doberman experience. Call (250)752-1157, Qualicum URGENT ADOPTION: Diva aka Dania. Labrador retriever Great Dane mix, gentle giant, 4 yrs old. Ideal family pet, loves children. No cats. Can be prey driven. High energy, beautiful girl. Dogwood Rescue (250)752-1157, Qualicum.
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BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
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UNDER $300 2x4’ COFFEE table+ matching lamp table, $225. Call (250)752-5641.
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Columbia Beach 1567 Marine Circ. Sat (8-2) Misc, Vinyl patio set, household & more!
QUALICUM BEACH: 758 Chestnut St., (off Arbutus left on Chestnut). Moving Sale; Sat., July 5th, 8:30-2pm. Tools, saws, patio furniture, exercise bike and more
Dashwood - 1226 Centre Rd. Sat (8-3) Tools, household, kodak printer, wrist blood pressure monitor, coffee table,etc. FR. CREEK 1096/1102 Yellowbrick Rd. Jul 5 (8-1). Quilting, crafts, fishing & more. FRENCH CREEK: 851 Mulholland Dr., Sat., July 5th, 9-1pm. Fabric, bikes, books, misc. household!
QUALICUM BEACH: 794 Tribune Plc., Sat., July 5th, 8-1pm. Downsizing; household items, china, fishing equipment, ladies jewelry, Christmas decorations, furniture, golf equipment and misc. garden items. Rain or shine!
MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE - Sat July 5, 9-3, 2700 Turnbull Rd at Spider Lake Rd. (Visit Pineridge Farm for ice cream too!) PARKSVILLE 306 Willow St. July 5 (9-2). Multi family. Electronics, tools, & much more. PARKSVILLE 560 Hirst Ave West. July 5 (9-2). Couch, dresser, sewing table, bar/stools, ceiling fans, mirrors, baby items, & misc. PARKVILLE655 Blenkim Ave, Sat, Sun, July 5 & 6, 9-2pm. Little Promises closing after 17 years all pre-school items for sale inside and outside toys, books, wooden puzzles, blocks, big trucks, dramatic play boxes...
SATURDAY, JULY 5/14 8am - 1pm 240 Morrison Ave. Parksville (Ocean Terrace Apts.) Sponsored by the Parksville Lioness Club, all proceeds will be donated back into our local Charities. We Serve Too!
To express interest in this opportunity, please apply online at www.interfor.com/careers
QUALICUM 250 Rupert Rd. July 5 (9-2). Decorating items, household, furniture, sheets, tools, goalie gear & more.
TWO Family Garage Sale, Lots of items to choose from, July 5 and 6 from 9am to 4pm Location 125 Maple Crescent, Parksville, (very top of Craig Street)
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
Qualicum Beach - 1205 Corcan Rd. July 4, 5 & 6th (9-3) Misc household items & more!
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FREE: STELLA cherry tree. Double pink Russian lilac. You dig. Call (250)752-7305.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
QUALICUM- 1 bdrm apt w/ocean view, parking at the door. $700/mo inclds heat, lights, water. Available now. Call 250-752-3333.
SECURE YOUR Spacious RV pad on a nature park-like property near Parksville. $440./mo inclds utils - before the summer crunch. (250)927-5623.
PATIO CANOPY- 15ftx5ft. All aluminum, no rust. Baked on white finish. 3 lights. Dismantled. Excellent condition Clean. $350.call after 5 pm. 250-248-8621
UPPER LEVEL, newly reno’d, 1 bdrm apt. Free laundry, hydro, satellite & internet. Pets neg. Ref’s required. Immed. $700/mo. 250-618-2609
STORAGE
WHITE CANOPY small (for short box) $250. Large canopy fits older model truck. $250. In good condition. 250-618-2609
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
FRIENDLY FRANK 1942 ACME Electric Stove as is. Was working when removed. $99.99. 250-618-2609.
FRUIT & VEGETABLES COOMBS COUNTRY FARM U-pick raspberries only! Prepicked Strawberries, Raspberries. Blueberries available in July. 2062 Alberni Hwy, Coombs (1 mile before Coombs Market). Open: 7:30am-3:30pm, Daily. Call us 250-248-7698, 250-739-2800. coombscountryfarms@shaw.ca
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 4-BDRM CAPE COD, Bowser. Great location! 1/2 acre. $349,900. Call (250)757-8347.
COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
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FURNITURE QUEEN MATTRESS P/T SET: Brand new! in sealed plastic Bags. $200. 778.441.1807
HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com
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The Quality Foods Parksville Royals dropped both of their Canada Day games, losing a close first game 5–4 and the second 6–1 to the Victoria Mariners. The weather was ideal at game time but after playing a close first game, the Royals weren’t able to muster the energy to keep game two close. Wearing their Canada Day red uniforms, the Royals found themselves in a hole after the top of the first inning in game one, as the Mariners put two on the board, but lead off man Ethan Fox brought life back to the team with one swing of the bat. Fox cranked a solo home run to left center field, clearing the 365-foot mark to put the Royals on the board in the bottom of the first. It was much needed for the Royals after a shaky start to the top of the first, as Parksville’s Andrew Evernden couldn’t find the zone early on. “Our pitching had two rough games today, plain and simple,” assistant coach Bruce Biro said. “We had a hard time finding the strike zone and when you’re
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Ethan Fox puts the boom on a pitch for a solo home run during Canada Day action at InouyeWallace Field. The Parksville Royals dropped both games to the Victoria Mariners, 5-4 and 6-1.
walking batters, it doesn’t help your cause. We put ourselves in a hole a few times and had a hard time coming out of it.” The Mariners would tally three more runs after just three
innings of play, putting them ahead 5–1. Adam McKillican came on to pitch in the fourth inning in relief of Evernden and that’s where things seemed to turn around for the Royals. Port
Alberni’s Dean Leyland drove in Owen Kelly to cut the lead to three and then in the bottom of the fifth, Jarrett Knowles drove in two more to cut the lead to just one. The Mariners would
manage to hold on and take game one by a final of 5–4. The back end of the double header, which the Royals have had a hard time with all season, was a struggle as the heat got to the young roster. The Royals fell behind in the first inning and they couldn’t make a comeback like they did in game one. “You could tell before the game even began that it was going to be tough for them,” Biro said. “We haven’t been the best team when it comes to the second of back to back games and we continued that trend, unfortunately. Our younger players are still getting used to playing two games in a day and couple that with the heat, it wasn’t a good combination for us.” Keller Anderson got the start in game two and went three innings, giving up four runs, three of them earned, on three hits with three strikeouts and four walks. Both Jared Ingersoll and Ethan Fox had solid games at the dish, Ingersolll going a combined 3–5 on the day and Fox going 2–6 with the homerun. The Royals take on the Okanagan Athletics for four games this weekend, two each day.
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Quality Foods Parksville Royals assistant coach Bruce Biro has been selected to help coach the Vancouver Island team at the B.C. Summer Games for the second time. Biro, who hails from Deep Bay by way of Langley, helped coach the Zone 6 team in 2012 and will once again be lending a hand for the games in Nanaimo. “It’s going to be a lot of fun. It was a great experience for me back in 2012,” Biro said. “After being there once already, I have an idea of what it’s going to be like so I feel I’ll really be able to lend more knowledge to the kids on the team and be able to give them some good advice in a short time frame.” A graduate of Kwalikum Secondary School, Biro made his way to Douglas College for his post secondary education.
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Royals assistant coach Bruce Biro will be lending a hand to the Vancouver Island team at the B.C. Summer Games July 17-20.
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physical education and coaching and spent four seasons with the Douglas Royals baseball team, two as a player and two as a coach. Biro was able to continue playing baseball after spending three seasons with the Quality Foods Parksville Royals, who he’s been coaching for four of the last five seasons. “I’ve been fortunate to be able to be around the game of baseball,” Biro said. “Being able to come back home and give back to the same team I played for has been great. It’s fun to work with these kids, they’re a talented group and they enjoy the game of baseball, so it’s a win – win.” In 2013, Biro went on a three-month trip to Zambia, Africa, as part of his education at Douglas College. Through their Global Leadership Program, he worked closely with the Ministry of Youth and Sport Development to help set up and design coaching clinics, run practices and help work with rural
community coaches. “It was an amazing experience and I was able to learn a lot,” Biro said. “Coaching is all about communication. Going to a place where there was a big language barrier, I had to find ways to communicate and I feel that the experience I had there in Zambia has really helped me out coming back and continuing to coach here with the Royals.” Currently enrolled at Vancouver Island University, Biro is working towards his teaching certification. Making his second trip to the games, Biro is looking forward to sharing his first experience. “I hope to give them some good advice while we’re there, it’s a short amount of time so you have to make the most of it,” Biro said. “A lot of these kids will be there for the first time so on top of wanting to do well in the games, it’s going to be a fun and new experience for them too. I’ll make sure that they know it’s alright to enjoy their time there too.”
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have to be able to have a good technique and it’s all on you out there.” Keeping a busy schedule, Austin spends time during the school year playing football, weight lifting, boxing, working with a trainer and track and field on top of schoolwork. “We moved here from Mexico when I was young and I really like it here,” Austin said. “Growing up in Parksville has been great and going to high school at Ballenas is awesome because I get to enjoy the game of football and have the track right here to practice on too.” The B.C. Summer Games run July 17-20 in Nanaimo and will feature close to 3,000 athletes from across B.C.
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With the regular season finished for Oceanside Minor Baseball, the rep season is well under way and the Oceanside Pee Wee Reds are looking good so far. The provincials are a month away but that hasn’t stopped the Pee Wee Reds from showing they’re the team to beat. With a number of exhibition games against the same teams they’re going to have to beat to advance off Island to provincials, the Reds have been proving they’ll be tough to beat come the zone championships. “This is a group of kids who’ve been practicing real hard and played hard too,” head coach Andy McDonald said. “We’ve got a pretty successful record so far and
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Is Your Beat-Up Old Gas Guzzling Vehicle Getting You Down? Are You Paying Too Much To Drive Too Little? Time to call Harris Chevrolet Buick GMC in Parksville: 1-800-723-5714
2014 CHEVROLET VOLT ✓ Auto ✓ Heated Seats ✓ Navigation ✓ Safety Package
269
$
Bi-Weekly Tax Included
Award Winning!! Miles per Gallon
Litres per 100kms
CITY 2.3 HWY 2.5
123 113
2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE DIESEL
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK LT
149
$ 2014
Winner of Canada’s Most Fuel Efficient Vehicle
✓ Auto ✓ Air Conditioning ✓ XM Radio ✓ Rear Camera ✓ Leather
Bi-Weekly Tax Included
Litres per 100kms
CITY 7.5 HWY 4.2
Miles per Gallon
38 68
109
$
Bi-Weekly Tax Included
✓ Auto ✓ Air Conditioning ✓ OnStar ✓ Rear Camera
Litres per 100kms
Miles per Gallon
CITY 7.10 HWY 5.2
40 54
Bring this Test Drive Form to Harris Chevrolet Buick GMC in Parksville & Enter To Win a NEW Vehicle and Receive $5.00 Gas for a Test Drive. Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone#___________________________________________________________________________________________ *2014 Chevrolet Volt: Financing over 84 months @ 3.99%. Price does not include admin fees. T.I.P. = $6,234. 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Leased over 60 months with $1,000 down from Discontinued Loyalty Bonus. Residual Value = $10,902. Price does not include Admin fee of $399. 2014 Chevrolet Spark: $109 includes tax but does not include fees. Payments over 84 months with $1,000 Loyalty Bonus. T.I.P. $1,347.
1-800-723-5714
512 EAST ISLAND HWY, PARKSVILLE, BC V9P 2G7
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