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Good news, bad news on crime While some numbers are down in Parksville, others remain stubbornly high Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Hunter presented the latest crime statistics to council on Monday and while not all the latest numbers are good, he was positive they are still moving in the right direction. He broke down the number of incidents reported in the first

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half of 2011 compared to the same period in the two previous years. Hunter noted some new police tactics are paying off in a big way, in particular, the increased presence of police officers riding bicycles in parks and on the streets and alleys of the downtown core of Parksville.

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Shelter from the storm While people and organizations struggle with the definition of — and solutions for — affordable housing in District 69, single adult men often fall through the cracks. A couple of years ago Ken

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With the arrival of hot, dry summer weather at last, Parksville Fire Chief Doug Banks has a warning for residents and visitors alike. That warning after firefighters were scrambled Tuesday to a large grass fire at a home on Mariner Way on Tuesday. “Use common sense,” he said. “Things are NEIL HORNER PHOTO getting pretty dried out, so people should be more careful.”

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Take two for consultation at The Gardens Company admits mistakes were made in original process and vows ongoing dialogue By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER The company that runs the largest seniors facility in Qualicum Beach this week came back to residents with a revised plan and a promise of more consultation before changes are made to The Gardens in Qualicum Beach. Speaking at a special consultation meeting Wednesday night, Retirement Concepts vice president of operations Tony Baena conceded the company could have done a better job at their first meeting, held on July 25. “The last time we were here we followed whta is our standard template any time we do a development or

renovation,” he said. “In hindsight, it was obvious that was not the best option. We should have looked for broader support and input from constituencies prior to reviewing our plans.” To this end, he added, the company is calling for the setting up of a residents’ advisory committee, to allow smaller groups of people to give their input into the company’s plans. “We want to get down to smaller groups to talk about concerns and get feedback for this latest revision of the plan,” Baena said. “We want to open up a window of approximately two weeks to have that consultation back and forth to get further

Vice-president Tony Baema said July 25 meeting could have been done better. NEIL HORNER PHOTO

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Architect Derek Crawford goes over the latest proposal by Retirement Concepts for changes to The Gardens at Qualicum Beach at a special meeting on Wednesday. NEIL HORNER PHOTO feedback on today’s plans and to try to incorporate some of that feedback into our plans before coming back with another revised set of plans.” The changes from the July 25 meeting were significant, he added. “First of all, we are not moving the kitchen downstairs,” he said. “It will remain where it is and we are not planning any changes to the wellness room in the basement, where the kitchen was going to go.” As well, he said the dining room will remain where it is and no changes at all are now being considered for the second floor of the facility. “We are still looking at a dedicated theatre room in the lower level and we are looking at another dedicated chapel on the lower level,” he

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six new units on the main floor.” One of the other changes, he said, involves the two decks on the third floor. “One of the issues that came up is they are not available on a seasonal basis because they are not heated or covered,” he said. “We are looking at making them more accessible by covering

them with clear plexiglass so you still get the light, and heating them, so people can enjoy the decks in the winter months.” Following his address, architect Derek Crawford went into the details of exactly which suites and areas would be impacted by the latest plan. news@pqbnews.com

Residents of The Gardens in Qualicum Beach listen to presentation by representatives of Retirement Concepts Wednesday night. NEIL HORNER PHOTO

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The latest to announce his intention to seek provincial office is incumbent Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser. The NDP MLA was acclaimed to be the candidate to represent the party at a meeting in Port Alberni August 12. In his address to party faithful, Fraser emphasizing the need to take back the province for working people and ordinary families. “The Liberal government is way past it’s best before date,” he said. “The people of Alberni-Pacific Rim and the people of the province deserve a government that will represent them and ensure that the common wealth of the province is not carved up and given away to friends, insiders and donors but is there to benefit all of us.” — News staff

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Still many gaps in af fordable housing By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER While people and organizations struggle with the definition of — and solutions for — affordable housing in District 69, single adult men often fall through the cracks. A couple years ago Ken “Doc” Meuckon started Coombs Transitional Housing on his property on the Old Alberni Highway to help those in desperate need. “There’s no references required and you don’t have to qualify for hydro or telephone or pay up front fees like a damage deposit. For $400 a month you get everything: cable TV, laundry, a kitchen to cook in. I can even provide a ride into town to visit the soup kitchen or for appointments,” Meuckon told The News when it was up and running in 2009. He settled on the transitional housing idea when he saw the tough situations of some of the people who came to look at his regular rental units. At the time there was no help for homeless people in area and he said the transitional housing “helped a lot of people who were living on the street, completely outside society.” “It made my heart soar to help some of those guys get back into the world,” he said pointing out their varied stories. “Separation and divorce are a huge issue and that’s where a lot of them are coming from,” he said. “I’m amazed at the variety. We have ages from 16 to 60 coming in. Many are people with skills and trades. There’s some real depth to them but with the high rents around here they’ve just fallen on hard times.” Meuckon and his wife Lana offered a range of eight units from a suite in his house, to a triplex, motor homes and trailers scattered around the property. He said their may have been

Ken “Doc” Meuckon used to provide 90 day transitional housing for people in dire straights in Coombs, but, having sorted out some water issues, he is now looking to focus on short term emergency stays. AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO

some funds available to help provide the service, but he was never able to track them down and access them. Things worked great for a year, he said, with an article

in The News bringing in a lot of offers of food, blankets and help. But eventually the Vancouver Island Health Authority began asking questions about

water quality. Meuckon said by that point there were a few people getting too comfortable with what was supposed to be temporary housing for a maximum 90 days.

Affordable housing series continues A story on local affordable housing policies that was meant to run today was unavailable due to a family emergency. The issues around housing are varied and complex in Oceanside and all communities. The results from a recently completed survey by the Oceanside Homlessness Task Force will also soon be detailed in The News. Please contact The News at 250-248-4341 or e-mail the editor at editor@pqbnews.com with comments or suggestions.

“They weren’t getting better, they just started taking advantage of the situation,” he said, and by then it was summer, so rather than face steep fines from VIHA he closed the facility. “There were too many roosters in the yard,” he said of the last couple guys who’d overstayed their welcome and were asked to leave and now Coombs Transitional Housing is set to become an emergency housing facility. In the year since, water issues have taken much of his time and energy. He has installed a UV light filtration system that is up to VIHA’s standards but he now has to construct a septic tank large enough for all the units on the property. He said he and his wife have adjusted their finances to survive without the rental income and they just want to offer emergency housing for people in urgent situations like after a house fire. Ideally they will get their new emergency shelter up and running this season and be on the provincial 24 hour emergency call list available to house people after an emergency, with three days of funds automatically available. Having been forced into a crash course on health and water issues around rentals he now stresses the importance of landlords making themselves aware of their responsibility to provide clean healthy water. He is taking a distance education course to earn the accredittation to do his own monthly iinspections, saving hundreds of d dollars a year and he’s looking iinto passing those skills to other llandlords. The facility is not currently o open to the public, but watch T The News for more information w when it does become available. writer@pqbnews.com

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Police still seeking clues in murder Progress being made in the case of the killing of an Errington resident By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Police are remaining tightlipped about the ongoing investigation into the murder of an Errington man in July. However, said Cpl. Darren Lagan, the probe into the death of 47-year-old Douglas Trebble is moving forward behind the scenes. “We aren’t releasing a lot of detail, but the lead investigator did say they are making progress and moving forward,” Lagan said. Trebble’s body was found by a neighbour inside his Errington residence on July 2. Evidence located at the scene suggested that an altercation had taken place inside the home. The Oceanside

RCMP General Investigation Section, with the support of the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) continue to investigate the death of Trebble. Police treated his death as suspicious and this suspicion was confirmed by an autopsy conducted July 6 by the BC Coroner Service. A cause of death was determined, indicating Trebble was the victim of murder. Specific findings of the autopsy will not be released. Lagan said police still want to talk to anyone who may have information about the case. “We are asking people to come forward,” he said. “There’s nothing specific they are looking for, but we would like people to call the local detachment and they can pass it on to the Major Crime Unit.” Anyone with information can call 250-248-6111.

City directors named The City of Parksville officially appointed two new officers this week. Two of the city’s director positions have recently been filled after roughly two-year vacancies. Council formally designated Debbie Comis as the

director of administrative services and corporate officer and Robert Harary as the director of engineering and operations. Because of the vacancies, the officer designations had rested with chief administrative officer Fred

Manson, who joked that while he was honoured council had that much confidence in him, he was happy to pass on the supervisory designations. Harary has been on the job since March and Comis was hired in July.

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Crime is up and down in city By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Hunter presented the latest crime statistics to council on Monday and while not all the latest numbers are good, he was positive they are still moving in the right direction. Hunter broke down the number of incidents reported in the first half of 2011 compared to the same period in the two previous years. He said that assaults went up from 27 to 30, break and enters to businesses were up from six to 12 and break and enters from residences is up from five to 10. But in all three cases the numbers where dramatically higher in previous years.

STAFF SGT. BRIAN HUNTER ... approach seems to be working There were 72 break and enters to businesses in the first half of 2009 for example. Theft from motor vehicles continues to drop from 45 in 2009 to 38 last year and 20 this year. Other categories with continuing drops include theft over and under $5,000, down to 69, mischief to businesses and other, down to 70 and causing disturbance, down from 85 two years ago to 35. Drug charges are up nearly double from last year to 32,

weekend and evening periods. The new approach, he added, appears to be working. He said this was part of their success with Canada Day this year where they were out in the park early setting the right tone, giving out $230 tickets for drinking in public.

He said word of those tickets got around quickly and helped keep it a quiet, family friendly atmosphere. Acting mayor Chris Burger praised the work of Hunter and his staff, which was echoed by the rest of council.

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which Hunter said is a reflection of targeted enforcement. “It doesn’t mean use and abuse has gone up,” he said. The biggest policing issue in his three years here, Hunter said, according to community feedback, is traffic and road safety, which he said police have continued to focus on. Provincial traffic offences, such as tickets for speeding or use of cell phones dropped by 10 to 1,105. Hunter pointed out that last year’s number was nearly double the previous year’s due to increased enforcement. Noting police are adapting their tactics to meet new challenges, Hunter said they have a dramatic new focus on bike patrols, having sent 10 officers for special training on how to police from a bicycle. He noted he is making sure there are patrols out on busy

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City stipends move forward NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT

The Municipal Council invites all City residents to a meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC for the purpose of presenting the Annual Municipal Report and providing members of the public with an opportunity to make submissions and ask questions. The Annual Report includes the following: a) the City’s audited 2010 financial statements; b) a list of the tax exemptions provided by Council, and for each exemption, the amount of property taxes that would have been imposed on the property in 2010 if it were not exempt for that year; c) a report on municipal services and operations for 2010; d) a progress report on the performance of the City with respect to established 2010 objectives and measures; e) any Council member or former Council member declarations of disqualification in 2010; and f) a statement of municipal objectives and the measures that will be used to determine progress for 2011 and 2012. The Annual Municipal Report will be available for public inspection on the City’s website www.parksville.ca starting August 19, 2011 and at the reception area in the City’s finance department located at the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC. DEBBIE COMIS Corporate Officer

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Parksville city council passed first and second reading of a bylaw increasing the remuneration for the next council, despite opposition from the gallery. “I ask council to reconsider this evening,” said former mayor Paul Reitsma, who was speaking as a delegation at the beginning of the August 15 meeting. He said there are too many families suffering in the current economic climate and “council should follow, not lead the private sector,” in terms of wages. The sentiment was picked up by several during the public question period at the end

of the meeting, some of whom who suggested it would hurt pensioners and struggling residents. “I want to put this in perspective,” said councillor Marc Lefebvre, who pointed out the council stipend is proposed to increase from $11,755 to $13,890 and that it is a token increase to keep up with other similar cities and to keep attracting good people to council. Acting mayor Chris Burger also said nobody runs for council for the money, but for all the work they do, it’s hard to attract working people to run if it’s taking away income they could be making at their regular day job. “When I ran for council it had nothing to do with the money,” said Coun. Sue Pow-

ell, who added that it does end up taking up a huge amount of time and younger working people shouldn’t be discouraged from running because it will cost them. With two absent, the councillors in attendance, including Lefebvre, Burger, Powell and Teresa Patterson all passed first and second reading of the bylaw which would increase the council stipend by 18 per cent as of Jan. 1, 2012 and the mayor’s pay by 16 per cent to $33,440 followed by Consumer Price Index increases in 2013 and 2014 before another review. The bylaw will come back to the next council meeting for a final vote. writer@pqbnews.com

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Living wage group calls for change It costs a lot to survive in Oceanside and new group says pay scales should reflect that By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER If people are going to live and work in Oceanside, they need to be paid a living wage, says Jill McCaffery. That’s why she, along with several other groups and individuals met recently to form the District 69 Living Wage Coalition. The group intends to promote the idea of paying a living wage to all working families in the Oceanside area so they can afford the basic amenities offered here. “British Columbia has one of the highest rates of child poverty in the country and poverty is a major concern,” she said. “How do we address that? One way is with a living wage.” The people attending the founding

meeting represented the Canadian Union of Public Employees (3570); Hospital Employees Union; Parksville-Qualicum KAIROS; Mount Arrowsmith Teachers’ Association; Oceanside Coalition for Strong Communities; and Canadian Federation of University Women- Parksville/ Qualicum. Also attending were council members Barry Avis of Qualicum Beach, Sue Powell of Parksville, and School Trustee Bill Preston. Paul Grinder of the Oceanside Coalition for Strong Communities, in co-operation with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is currently calculating what a living wage would be to support a family of four in District 69. The formula calculates the hourly rate of pay required for

Jill McCaffery says plan doesn’t call for provincial legislation. NEWS FILE PHOTO two full-time working adults supporting one pre-school child and one in-school child. McCafferey said the group isn’t necessarily looking to lobby the provincial government to raise the minimum wage. Rather, she is hoping to raise awareness and convince business owners to take a bigger view when deciding what to pay

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their employees. “We aren’t looking for provincial legislation at this point,” she said. “The idea is kind of like a domino, in that it promotes systemic change, as opposed to having to force people to do it.” Without a living wage in place, she said, society pays in other ways. “It costs on the other end if we don’t,

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in terms of social support payments, hospitalization and various, other costs it costs to our society,” she said. The first step in the campaign, she said, involves education and to that end, the coalition is looking to contact community groups look into the idea and attend a series of roundtable discussions, at a date to be determined later in the fall. For more information, email to livingwagecoalition69@ gmail.com or contact Jill McCaffery at 250228-1224. news@pqbnews.com

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t only takes a very few minutes for a fun outing at the beach or in the boat to turn into something very different and very tragic. That’s one lesson we sincerely hope no Oceanside resident or family has to learn the hard way this summer — but the statistics aren’t on our side in that regard. According to figures provided by the Drowning Research Centre Canada, an ominous trend has been growing across the country over the past several years, one that both they, and we, would like to see reversed. According to their National Drowning Report, the country had been enjoying a trend towards fewer drownings in the years preceding 2004, when they recorded a record low 433 drowning deaths across Canada. Not all After that however, things took a turn for the worse, with an average increase of more than 10 per drownings can cent per year, with 492 drownings in 2005, 508 in 2006 be avoided, and 480 in 2007. That’s the highest number of fatalibut a great ties since 1998. They aren’t just numbers however. Each one of many can be those figures is really a person, someone who likely didn’t have a care in the world and just wanted to go out and have some fun before they ran into something they couldn’t handle — whether it was a rip tide, a head injury, hypothermia or simple fatigue. Each of those numbers also represents a spouse and maybe children who were forced to deal with the horror of sudden and unexpected death in the family — right when they expected it least. They are the ones left behind to mourn and to wish that something — anything could have been done to prevent the tragedy that suddenly took over their lives. Not all drownings can be avoided, but a great many can be, with a modicum of common sense and a few simple precautions. Avoiding alcohol while on or in the water is one of those, as is treating water with the respect that should be accorded anything that could, within five minutes or so, kill you or someone you love. It’s not rocket science, but keeping that in mind while getting ready to go for a dip might be that one thing you don’t want to wish you had done. Editorial by Neil Horner

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ust about now, thousands of young people will be looking at the end of their summer jobs, some with relief and some with regret. Unless we were born with a silver spoon in our mouths or over-indulgent parents, we have all had the experience. Through the influence of a family friend, I found myself at age 12 riding my bike at 5 a.m., six days a week to Blue Bonnets Race Track in Montreal where I hung around the tack room and ran errands for trainers and jockeys. There was no specific wage involved but a rather informal and infrequent tipping and the opportunity to return empty bottles for cash. At 12 who cared? On racing days it was excitThe Parksville Qualicum Beach News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to: B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

ing with the crowd noises, the comings and goings of jockeys, horses and owners, the sometimes boisterous celebrations for a win or the bitter recriminations over a loss. At that age, I lived only in the moment, oblivious to most things around me. The owner of the stable with 20 horses was the reputed crime boss of Montreal, Rouge Martel. I remember him well. He was short and stocky, wore expensive Florida-style suits, was red faced and red haired with a raspy voice and a cigar stuck permanently in his mouth. He always had four or five young men around him. I was

impressed. On Saturdays when he visited the track he would sometimes give me a two dollar bill if he noticed me. In the following summers I had variBy ous jobs including Harvey a nursery for one Dorval day until the owner noticed I had planted a whole field of bulbs upside down. I lasted two days in a factory standing before a press with a large barrel of leather discs on the left and an equally large empty barrel on my right. I took a leather disc, put in between two pieces of metal, pulled the press handle and made a cup washer which I deposited in the right hand barrel.

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Do this for eight hours a day and you will find yourself talking to the press. On the second day, some older hands came for me because I had not even heard the quitting siren. The incident scared me so much I never went back and never got paid for the two days of hell. I worked half a blistering summer at Memorial Gardens, a cemetery with no headstones, just plaques. It was noted for its flower beds and I was hired originally as a gardener although it soon became obvious my only useful purpose was as a drainage ditch digger. The grave diggers had a much higher status. There were other jobs but the one I liked best was usher at the Snowdon theatre. I kept it for

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two full years, both summers and every weekend and holiday. I got to wear what I thought a spiffy uniform, spent hot days in air-conditioned comfort, saw every new movie, sometimes for 30 or 40 times and learned that it was easy to manipulate crowds once you got the herd moving in a certain direction. It was a powerful lesson for a kid. I earned 30 cents an hour. I think the main value of a summer job is that it gives you an idea of what you like to do and what you don‘t. It may also uncover some hidden talents or traits that could be useful in later life. In any event, I believe most of us somehow fall into our proper niches, sometimes places we never dreamed we would be happy.

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LETTERS Isn’t there a skate park for the kids? In reply to Dale Kethler’s letter (THE NEWS, August 16), these are my sentiments exactly. As a frequent walker on the boardwalk, I too appreciate what we have and would hate to see it destroyed by abuse. I noticed on a recent Sunday in particular the sun was shining and it was simply a perfect day. My family and I were enjoying a leisurely stroll with many other seniors with their families. It was so warm and pleasant and peaceful but our tranquility was soon destroyed by three or four teenage boys roaring by dashing in and around the people. There were quite a number of small children as well. I’m sure there are other places for these boys to skate. Do they not have a skateboard park? It is most disturbing and frustrating to have these skaters dashing in and around people and noisy too. Little children could be knocked over as well.

Marjorie Baker Parksville

What role does UNESCO have? I feel I should respond to “Activism unwanted� (THE NEWS, August 16). I followed the writer’s recommendation, and did some research on UNESCO and their policies. From their website: “UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. “It is through this dialogue that the world can achieve global visions of sustainable development encompassing observance of human rights, mutual respect and the alleviation of poverty, all of which are at the heart of UNESCO’S mission and activities.� After reading that, could the writer of the aforementioned letter fill us in on what plans UNESCO would like to see for our biosphere, if environmental policy is not in their interest? I assume that the so-called activism was advocating an envi-

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see that the City of Victoria has decided to close the E&N railway station, and in doing so, will no longer bother to accommodate rail service into the city. This being confirmed by the replacement of the blue bridge with no rail facilities. Let me see now, while the rest of the island is trying hard to find a way to improve rail service to the city of Victoria by spending many millions, our friends there don’t seem to want the train to run into their fair city. We have our elected Vancouver Island representatives, both on the federal and provincial level, strongly supporting an infusion of $15 million to keep this rail service alive, knowing full well that it is merely a Band-Aid solution that will inevitably cost taxpayers far more. We already have the Island Corridor Foundation on record as needing $104 million to bring the rail up to current standards and that was some four years ago. It’s now expected to be in excess of $150 million. Just when will this ridiculous attempt at squandering our tax dollars end? When will our political leaders begin to hear the debt drums sounding around the world? Any money spent on the E&N railway will be borrowed, as both levels of government are in deficit. How about priorities? How long has Oceanside waited for a medical health centre? I am sure all up and down that old decrepit track there are communities that have far greater needs than having a few people riding on it. And while we dither on this decision who will be responsible for the liabilities being incurred on a railway that is no longer running. You guessed it, the jolly taxpayer. In the meantime Via Rail is spending some $5.2 million refurbishing two bud cars in the event they ever run again. But then that’s OK, because Via Rail is subsidized, so it’s only our federal tax dollars.

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ronmental policy, but we haven’t really been informed about these views. Instead we’ve just been provided with a labelling that strikes fear to the heart of any good capitalist. To me it would seem that a conservation policy with the goal of restoring cultural appreciation of our forests, ensuring sustainable development of resources therein, and acknowledgement of our rights as people to protect the environment that sustains us, should be in line with UNESCO’s goals. If not, then I ask again, what

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role does UNESCO have in our biosphere? Are they just a facade? If so, do we want them deciding “what’s worth saving� in our backyard? The writer makes comparison of the organization, were it to advocate these environmental views to that of the Boy Scouts, who, were they to advocate against drunk driving, may lose their funding and stakeholder engagement. That would be a shame indeed, those activist Boy Scouts getting distracted trying to save lives.

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For shame, folks In a recent letter (The News, August 16), our well-known former mayor, Paul Reitsma, takes issue with the rather grand salary increases recommended by a committee and accepted by our mayor and council members. In some respects, however, mayors and councillors of small towns and cities are deserving of above average per hours of service stipends, in that they are, effectively, on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By that I mean we bump into them at our local supermarkets, drugstores or wherever, and give an earful about taxes — noisy neighbours, summer traffic ... and so on. That is what our mayor and council go through every day. On the other hand, the issue here is not the aggravations and hours of work our civic politicians live with, but the manner and the amount of dollar increases they gave themselves. There are times when inordinate salary increases are justifiable, but right now, sure as hell, is not one of them. For shame folks.

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Workers hurt In addition to privacy concerns and the potential for higher Hydro bills, one consequence we’re facing immediately from smart meters is the loss of nearly 400 family-supporting jobs across the province. Since 2007 our union, which represents Meter Readers, has been trying to get answers from BC Hydro and this government on how jobs will be impacted, but Energy Minister Rich Coleman and Premier Christy Clark continue to refuse to meet with Meter Readers or COPE 378 as their union. We support a moratorium on smart meters until these questions can be answered. And if smart meters end up going ahead, we want to ensure our members get the opportunity to re-train and continue work in BC Hydro.

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Pages of the Past By Ruth Smith Five years ago • When a thief broke into Fish Tales Restaurant in Qualicum Beach he clearly wasn’t interested in spare change. Instead, the thief made off with three cases of frozen burgers, a case of bacon, a case of ham, scallops and a case of Parmesan cheese. 10 years ago • Break-ins and vandalism at three Qualicum Beach golf courses had the managers of those courses declaring war on the culprits. Police reported that between $150,000 and $200,000 in costs was incurred from theft, as well as from vandalism and the destruction of nearly 30 stolen golf carts. 20 years ago • The need for a mental health facility in District 69 was greater than ever said Coun. Julia Macdonald at a council meeting. Her colleague, Coun. Jim Banks added he would like to see a local mental health facility developed, particularly in association with long-term care, as Trillium and Arrowsmith Lodges were starting to feel the effect of downsizing Riverview.

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Although the instructions say the project should take a couple of months, Cantelon is pragmatic about when they’ll actually be able to launch. “I have no idea,” he said.

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The Parksville A&W has a wide range of fundraising events building up to the MS Cruisin’ for a Cause Day, next Thursday, August 25. Last year the staff and customers nearly doubled their $1,000 goal so this year they set much more ambitious targets. As of Aug. 15 the local restaurant had raised over $3,000, including $500 they contributed to a friend of the store to travel to receive the CCSVI or Zamboni procedure to help with their MS. MS, or multiple sclerosis, is a disease of the central nervous system affecting vision, hearing, memory, balance and mobility striking around one in every 500 to 1,000 Canadians. The disease is most often diagnosed in young adults. The restaurant’s ongoing fundraising

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LAIRD WHEATON Chevrolet Buick Cadillac, Central Vancouver Island’s GM Megastore, is proud to announce the arrival of Greg Beldham to the sales team. Greg began his career in Parksville in 1993, most recently, he was with Bluenose Motor Company since 2005 and has earned a stellar reputation in the Oceanside community. Most people will recognize him from the weekly tide guide which he has sponsored for over a decade. ”Trust me I’m a fisherman and a used car salesman” is his line and it reflects his sense off humour and relaxed easy going attitude. Come in and experience the way car buying should be, you will be happy you did. Call him direct 1.800.810.7009 or visit him at the corner of Bowen Rd and the old island Highway.

A&W manager Dorothy Young and Andrea Young invite everyone down to the restaurant next Thursday, Aug. 25 to help raise funds for MS. AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO

includes donation boxes, $1 cutouts, three different raffles, a 50/50 draw, silent auction and bottle drive. They’ve done a number of bottle drive/car wash/bake sales throughout the spring and summer and are still encouraging people to drop

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MS research to get a burger boost While Young, MS patient Carol Mitchell and A&W staff members Tim Joulie and Tracey Remington had their heads shaved for the cause last year, they decided not to shave heads this year. However, she said if they raise more than $10,000 in the campaign Young will still get to shave her husband’s mustache for the first time in the 25 years she’s known him. It’s a promise he made to her last year, she said.

It’s not hard to help out. Just visit www. mssociety.ca or call 1-800-268-7582 to make a donation or to obtain more information. As well, you can call the restaurant at 250248-2040 to arrange a bottle pick-up. And of course, don’t forget to stop at A&W any time next Thursday, Aug. 25 for a Teen Burger and assorted prize and donation opportunities. writer@pqbnews.com

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Insects can be homeless, too It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your butterflies are? That’s a question Barbara Ebell hopes more people will be asking themselves in the future. Ebell, the co-owner of Nanoose Edibles Farm, said gardeners and farmers alike depend on pollinating insects, but they often don’t take into account their need to have somewhere dry to spend the night — and the winter. “There’s a lack of understanding among people developing land that they need to leave room for pollinators,” she said. “They need to maybe leave a wild area and make sure it has the kind of environment where insects can overwinter.” Ebell said the crisis in the bee population is well-known, but extends to other

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Barbara Ebell shows off one of the bush hives of bees at Nanoose Edibles Farm in Nanoose Bay. pollinating insects as well. Although disease and parasites play a significant role, she said a lack of habitat is also of concern. “The pollinators are having a seriously tough time of it,” she said. “It’s not just honey bees. There are a dozen varieties

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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Eleanor Jean Carson (nee Goodwin) on August 12, 2011 in Parksville, British Columbia. She will be forever missed by her loving husband Dennis, four sons Mitch (Trudy), Doug, Pat (Berit) Les (Bev), thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. At her request, her life will be celebrated with an intimate family gathering.

In lieu of owers, and if friends desire, donations may be made to the charity of their choice.

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Born in Glasgow, Scotland Mar. 18, 1931 Passed Away in Parksville, BC Aug. 09, 2011. Jim served in the British Merchant Navy 1951 - 1954. He and Margaret immigrated to Vancouver in 1954 from Glasgow, Scotland and retired to Parksville in 1993 where he avidly pursued his love of golf. Survived by his wife of 57 years Margaret, sister Jean & Family (Edmonton), son Robert/ Darlene, daughter Anne/John, grandchildren Nikki, Nairne, Andrew, Ian and Ashliegh. Great granddaughters Emma and Alexis and niece June. Service to be held August 18th, 2011 @ 2:00 pm, First Memorial Funeral Services, 1720 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo, BC. The family would like to thank Dr. Sulz and staff of Trillium Lodge in Parksville.

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Virginia (Gin) Higgins July 14, 1919 - August 9, 2011

Our family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, early Tuesday morning August 9th, 2011 at Stanford Place Residential Care Home in Parksville, B.C. Virginia was born on July 14th, 1919 in Boise, Idaho. She is survived by her children; Edward (Velma) Higgins of Parksville, B.C., Sharon (Gerry) Bone of Cathedral City, CA, Gregory (Grace) Higgins of Parksville, BC., Susan (John) Harvey of Cathedral City, CA. Grandchildren; Raymond, Theresa, Tracy, Ryan, Sherry, Jayne (Roxy) and her great and special friend and grandson David. Great-grand children; Courtenay, Cassidy, Dylan, Luke, Conner, Angela, and Jason. Sisters; Doris Martin of Yucca Valley, CA, Iris Reiter and Sylvia of Enderby, BC, Beula Schinold, of Elbow SK, Leona of Dawson Creek, BC., special nieces Shirley, Cormier, of Cobble Hill BC, Ginger Woodey of Ellensburg WA, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in the Canada and U.S.A. She was predeceased by her son Terry in 1975 and her beloved husband Jay in 1987. After living in the U.S.A. and England in her younger years her family moved to Luesland, Saskatchewan where she married Jay and they ran the family farm. After selling the farm, the family moved to Qualicum Beach in 1947. “Gin� spent many happy years in Parksville, Qualicum and Hilliers where Jay drove school bus and she worked in retail and was a member of various organizations and clubs making many long lasting friends in the Oceanside area. She moved to Victoria in the 80’s where she lived many years doing volunteer work mainly with the BC Royal Museum. She had many friends there and enjoyed quilting and outings with them. Gin enjoyed traveling and travel to Europe, Hawaii and the USA extensively, spending much time in the Palm Springs area with her daughters. “Gin� returned to Parksville in the 90’s to be close to her family and eventually moved into Stanford Place Residential Care home where she took part, when she could, in the various activities there. She made many special friends there. Thank you to the staff at Stanford Place Residential Care for their kindness and compassion.

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GARAGE SALES

BRADLEY CENTRE, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. Aug.26th., 8:30---11:30 am.

PARKSVILLE, 638 Tranfield St. Sat. Aug. 20th, 8am 2pm.Some collectables, books, magazines, tin cans, household & work shop items, 7 foot f/glass boat with elec. motor. No early birds please. PARKSVILLE, 676 / 680 Arrowsmith Way. Sat. Aug. 20, 9am - 2pm. 2 Family Sale! PARKSVILLE. BEAT THE Weekend Rush. Fri. & Sat. 8am-noon. Shellybrook Mobile Home Park, 450 Stanford Ave. PARKSVILLE: MULTI-FAMILY yard sale, Sat., Aug. 20th, 8:30-2pm, Viking Way. Positively no early birds! PARKSVILLE, TEMPLE Store down Bay to 337 Willow, 9am3pm, Fri, Sat, Aug. 19 & 20. 52” TV, Inglis washer & dryer. QUALICUM, 102 Hilliers Rd. (just off of Rupert Rd. in the town of Qualicum), Sat, Aug. 20, 9am-2pm. First time Garage Sale. Large assortment of misc household items. Collectibles, antiques, furniture and much more. QUALICUM, 226 Valdez Ave. Aug 20th (9-3). Moving Sale. Furniture, accessories, garden tools, jade tree, art & misc. QUALICUM- #5-639 Arbutus St, Sat, Aug 20, 8am-1pm. Tools, garden furniture, household goods, furniture. QUALICUM, 774 Anson Pl. Sat. Aug. 20th, 9am -1pm. Tools, household, antiques,etc

QUALICUM 618 Yambury Rd. Sat. Aug 20th (8-3) Art, Unframed Wildlife photography, tools, classic wood boat & boating items, small kitchen appls, etc. Give away prices & many other great items!

ERRINGTON, 1240B Lefler Rd. Sat. Aug 20 & Sun. Aug. 21(9-?). Rain or shine. Lots of good stuff for everyone! FRENCH CREEK, 1585 Sharon Pl. (Columbia Beach) Sat. Aug. 20th, 7:30am - 12:30pm. Emptying last half of storage unit. Something for everyone! MOVING sale sat. & sun. tools & household items1458 price rd. parksville.

NANOOSE BAY: Sat., Aug. 20th, 10am-3pm. 689 Northwest Bay Rd. Loveseats, vintage windows, dresser, Tioga RV and lots of other goodies. Coffee and cookies are on! NANOOSE, Comm. Centre at Red Gap. Aug20 (9-3). Hundreds of items. Treasure Table, Home Baking.All proceeds for Aids Orphans in Malawi. PARKSVILLE, 257 Hamilton Ave. Sat / Sun Aug 20th. & 21st. 10am - 3pm. Household items, Couch / Matching chair $150, Teak Outdoor Furniture, assorted Crystal. Something for everyone! Rain or shine! PARKSVILLE, 561 / 566 Forsythe Ave. Sat. Aug. 20, 8am 1pm, Multi-Family, household items, something for all ages! PARKSVILLE, 819 Kazan Ave Aug 20 & 21st (8-4). Moving sale, furniture, books, clothing & household goods.

QUALICUM BEACH, 568 Tamarack Dr., Sat. Aug 20, 8 am. Multi-Family Sale. Huge variety of stuff. QUALICUM BEACH 572 Tamarack Dr. Sat. Aug 20, 8noon. Chaise Lounge, computer stuff, construction items, inline skates, basketball hoop, books, household & kids stuff. QUALICUM BEACH, 727 Garrett Rd. Aug. 20th, 9am 4pm. Power tools, garden tools, purses, glasses & much more. No Early Birds1 QUALICUM BEACH, 744 Redwood Dr., Sat, Aug. 20, 9am-1pm. Clearance sale of cosmetics. Nail care, gift wrap material, ladies wear and accessories. QUALICUM BEACH, 750 Canyon Cres, Sat, Aug. 20, 8am-2pm. Odds and ends, too many items to list. QUALICUM. DOWNSIZING. Something for everyone. Sat. Aug. 20, 8am-2pm. No early birds. 1049 Mallard Place, off Eaglecrest. QUALICUM Sat. Aug. 20, 8am -4pm. Microwave, rugs, lots of household. 534 Yambury Rd.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

FENCING BLAIRS FENCING, 14 yrs experience. Free estimates, specializing in cedar panels, farm fence & chair link. Call 250240-4615.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Dynamic Rail Services has an immediate opening for a Track Maintenance Foreman working out of our Vernon, BC office. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years experience working on all aspects of track work and have experience as a Track Foreman. Please submit resumes including education, training and references to info@khawk.ca.

VISITOR CENTRE SUPERVISOR September, 2011 - April, 2012 The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic staff to join the management team. This is a 32 hour per week, 7 month term position, Tuesday - Friday, occasional weekends, evenings & special events. Previous experience in a supervisory role is essential. Proficient in Microsoft office, email and internet. Strong knowledge of Oceanside area & Vancouver Island tourism/business services. Competitive wage offered. Full job description at: www.qualicum.bc.ca Email resumes to: chamber@qualicum.bc.ca or fax to 250-752-2923 by September 5th. No phone calls please.

WEEKLY ASSISTANCE needed by retired engineer with progressive eyesight impairment. Location: Strata Condo Qualicum. Open to ongoing partnership with travel and many other benefits. Call: 250-752-3327

Excavator Operators required at Locar Industries. Minimum 5 years experience. Full benefits, $25-$28 p/hr for right candidate. Fax resumes to 250-751-3314.

CHRISTINA’S HOUSE cleaning & lawncare. No job to big or small. Trustworthy, reliable, efficient, no minimum. $15$20. per hr. References avail. 250-927-5600

FERUS Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry. www.ferus.ca PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS WANTED Ferus requires experienced Professional Class 1 drivers with three years or more experience to operate a variety of late model liquid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen equipment out of our Blackfalds & Grande Prairie bases. We offer: - Industry competitive wages based on an hourly pay schedule; earn up to $82,000/year - Automatic pay increases - Training Completion Bonus - Daily per diem allowance - Recognition and incentive programs - Mechanic-maintained equipment Mileage Assistance to travel to and from work PLUS: Flexible Spending Account Group RSP Savings Plan Comprehensive Health and Dental Plan - Growing Company, Career Advancement Opportunities We offer a work rotation of 15 days on & 6 days off. Preference will be given to applicants with off-road experience. If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment please send your resume & driver abstract to humanresources@ferus.ca or by fax to 1888-879-6125 Please Reference: Driver DRVB -0811 Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

DO YOU need professional floor care? Get it done right! Insured & bonded. 20 yrs. experience.Call Stephen 250228-0621.

MARINE MECHANIC required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus benefits. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: macandal@telus.net

PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Required for Co-Ed & Women’s Only Fitness Facility. Morning, evening’s & weekend shifts, must be flexible. Sales & Fitness experience an asset, but employer will train. Must like dealing with the public. Resumes to Bodywork’s Fitness, 162 Morrison Ave Parksville, BC

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

SERVERS / BARTENDERS needed. Must have “Serving it Right” & a positive attitude. Apply to: The French Creek Marine Pub, #1-1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. LINE COOKS at Lefty’s in Parksville. Experience preferred. Please apply in person 101-280 East Island Hwy. Thrifty Foods centre.

MEDICAL/DENTAL MOA FOR maternity leave in busy Physio Clinic. Hand deliver resume to 176 Weld St., Parksville. ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT required for busy office with locations in Port Alberni and Qualicum Beach. Must have orthodontic assisting module, experience preferred. bryce@doctremblay.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL DUNCAN/COWICHAN We need a Hooktender and a Chaser/Bucker.

Rates as per USW Collective Agreement. Fax 250-746-0388 or

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WANT A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY? Medical Office & Admin. Staff are needed now! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459

WAREHOUSE WORKER. Looking for person with great organizational skills. Perfect for student or for someone who wants P/T evening hours. Duties include heavy lifting for stock control and order pulling. Reply to Box 1180, PQ News, #4-154 Middleton, Paksville, V9P 2H2.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD COOKS / DISHWASHERS needed. Must have “Food Safe” and a positive attitude. Apply to: The French Creek Marine Pub #1-1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. Ask for Richard.

Kevin.starlake@shaw.ca

COMPUTER SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certified tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call

Scott @ 250-821-1994.

DRYWALL

HANDYPERSONS

FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs. Textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859.

OCEANSIDE HOUSE and home for repairs maintenance and pressure washing. Pete, (250)927-2641.

ELECTRICAL

PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL & GREEN ENERGY SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

Answering your questions Solving your problems

CARLEEN’S CLEAN & Green. Housecleaning with an eye for detail. Home (250)5948812 or cell (250)240-4017.

The Affordable

KERRY GRAY

Handyman Services

Gardener ISA CERTIFIED ABORISTS • Pruning / Hedges • Waterwise Landscaping • Property Maintenance • Tree Trimming • Lawn Renovations • Irrigation Repairs • Yard Cleanups • Lawn Cutting • And More

Seniors Discounts

250-468-1544 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Coastal BUILDING SERVICES Cell 250-951-7675 gtredenbach@shaw.ca •Driveway Sealing •Moss Kill & Removal •Painting Specials FREE •Roofs & Gutters estimates •Fences & Decks •Power Washing •References Available SEWING

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? I’m starting classes in September “Sewing Basics” Call Corinne Purchase

@ 250-752-3263

EXCAVATING & TRUCKING Mini Excavator w/ rubber tracks, dump truck & 16 ft. flat deck truck.

Concrete & Rock Breaker Concrete Cutter & Removal

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Brush Mower & Post Hole Auger Land & Brush Clearing, Drainage Ditching, Stump Removal, Lawn Removal & Site Prep

BLANK CANVAS

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CONTRACTORS

CUSTOM BUILDERS

Cam Coss CONTRACTING Bobcat, Excavator, Dumping Services & Gravel Deliveries up to 5 yds. General Contracting, Construction, Concrete. Driveways, Drainage, Irrigation. WCB INSURED

FREE ESTIMATES Guaranteed Workmanship Call 250-951-0504 Cell 250-951-1423

CLEANING SERVICES

Emerald Maid Service

• Residential/Commercial •Post-Construction • Windows • DVA & ICBC Claims

(250) 248-3924 Seniors Discount Bonded

30 years experience Small Jobs Welcome Renovations Carpentry Services Kitchens - Bathrooms John D’Aigle Journeyman Journeyma y n Carp Carpenter penter

(250)240-4400

GET READY FOR YOUR SEPTEMBER SERVICE DIRECTORY Delivered to over 16,000 homes Call 250-248-4341 TODAY!

POWER WASHING

Your local electrician

Yard & Garden Cleanup & Waste Removal Interior & Exterior Home Cleaning

Ponds / Pondless Waterfalls Water Features Maintenance & Trouble Shooting Complete Irrigation Systems Concrete Block Walls

Free Quotes: Call Jeff or Liz

250-951-5518 Constant.dv@gmail.com

LANDSCAPING

250.468.7599

info@wiwaterscapes.com

Same Day Service on all Lawn & Yard Maintenance Service, aeration, moss treatment, weed control, de-thatching, fertilizing, mowing, edging, power washing, rototilling, yard cleanup, odd jobs, etc. YEARLY MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

Arbutus Lawn Maintenance “Experienced, Insured, Reliable Competitive Rates

250.927.4730

250-927-1113

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arbutuslawnmaintenance.ca

RENOVATIONS

WINDOW WASHING

PAINTING

& PAINTING INC.

MARTIN’S WINDOW WASHING

L PRO L A RENOVATING

“You name it ... we can do it.” Professional Home & Business Renovations & Improvements

•Renovations/Repairs •Painting •Tile & Flooring •Interior/Exterior •General Contracting •Window Installations

•Decks & Fences •Roofing •Colour Consulting •Hardiplank & Vinyl Siding

Dave: 250-954-8650 FENCING

• Window Washing • Pressure Washing • By Hand House Washing

Is ‘Your’ Price Right?

FREE ESTIMATES

BARK MULCH

STORAGE

Medium Light Red $18 Cedar Mulch $12

Cedar Chips & White Sand + taxes

$45 for Delivery

250-802-2541

250.954.8211

468-5847

BARK MULCH J&R Bark Mulch Per Yard: FENCING Fine Dark $21 HOME SERVICES Custom Fencing, Yard Clean-up & Manure Sales

ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Ron 250757-2094 or 250-228-1320

HOME IMPROVEMENTS HOME Renovations. Decks, House Painting, 25 yrs exp. Call Ron at 250-757-9130. LOBO97 Creations asks = Are you in need of some Renovating Help? From Framing to Laminating. Very reasonable rates! We Will Show Up! 250-228-1339, lobo97@shaw.ca

250-752-9291

LANDSCAPING GB SERVICES. Your one stop Landscape Company. Design & installation. Decks - Fencing Walls - Pavers Water Features Irrigation. References. Senior Discounts. 250-390-3855.

The Root of It • • • • • •

Landscape Design & Maintenance Design & Installation Water features Landscape construction Property maintenance Low-maintenance landscapes Fencing (250)240-2019 or (250)713-1823 clayoquot@hotmail.com

MOVING & STORAGE

Quality Painting & Handyman Service Glenn

Free Estimates

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Our success is your happiness!

FREE ESTIMATES

Landscape Design & Construction

GUTTER CLEANING

SMALL JOB Specialist. Experienced Contractor. At home or business. Small jobs a Specialty. Reasonable rates. Professional workmanship. Refs. Dave: 250-954-7877.

Summer Services

YES! WE WASH SIDING BY HAND Perimeter Drain Flushing

Yard and fence design, General yard maintenance,Rubbish Removal. Seniors Discounts! Free Estimates! Call John and/or Sandy 250-586-3373 / 250-228-0147 WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, large dump. Pressure washing, Irrigation. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

MAINTENANCE

287

EXCAVATING

GARDENING J & S DESIGNS

•SERVICE DIRECTORY• Parksville/Qualicum Beach •SERVICE DIRECTORY• GARDENING

J & S DESIGNS Yard and fence design. Painting, Reno’s, Finishing Work, House Washing by hand. Seniors Discounts! Free Estimates! Call John and/or Sandy 250-586-3373 / 250-228-0147

Dogleg Road Self-Storage

FIRST MONTH

“FREE”

10ft x 10ft - $85.00 5ft x 10ft - $53.00 Includes HST

For Details phone

250-752-0175 www.doglegstorage.ca

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.

PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310. POIRIER PAINTING, Residential/Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB insured.

PRESSURE WASHING OCEANSIDE HOUSE and home for repairs maintenance and pressure washing. Pete, (250)927-2641.

WINDOW CLEANING GLASSY TOUCH Window cleaning. Committed to quality service & results. Free est. Let the Sun Shine in! Call Roger 250-468-7731

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET! Call 310.3535

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PETS

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

PET CARE SERVICES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO SERVICES

CAT SITTING: I’ll care for your cherished feline(s) in my clean, quiet, loving home (no cages). Now accepting bookings. 7 day minimum stay. Long term rates available. 250-740-5554

PARKSVILLE, rancher 223 Evergreen St. $269,000. Updated 3 bdrm, 1-1/2 baths located on quiet dead end st, centre of town, newer 5 appls incl. Central vac, detached shop/garage. 250-248-0603

PARKSVILLE 2 bdrm, basement walkout. Back Yard. D/W W/D, Util. & parking included. Downtown. Avail. Immed. N/S. Small pets negotiable. $950. 250-927-5085

FRENCH CREEK- waterfront, 3 bdrms, 3 bath, lovely older home. Lease available. $1600. 250-334-3126, 1-250-2183162.

QUALICUM BEACH. bright, 1 bdrm, 900 sq ft, grd level suite, on acreage, 15 mins north of Village, w/d, n/s, n/p, $550/mo. Avail Sept. 1, (250)752-9776.

MOBILE MECHANIC serving the North Island. Affordable Rates. Peter, 250-895-9670.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

UNIQUE CHARACTER, 2 level, 3 bdrm family home. Located on a 1/2 acre lot in Qualicum Woods. A new separate 1 /2 bdrm suite or B & B would be an ideal mortgage helper! Vendors are motivated. Asking $495,000. All offers considered. For more info or to view: Call 250-752-1752 or 250-2401897

COMMERCIAL UNIT FOR LEASE Downtown Qualicum Beach Professional or Retail With good exposure

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

HOUSES FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

UNDER $200 HOT TUB spa cover, 76”x88”. Like new $200. (250)752-3559

FREE ITEMS FREE: MALE Border Collie puppy, 9 weeks, serious enquiries. Call (250)738-0484.

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD (1999) STOCK UP NOW BEST WAY TO BURN YOUR MONEY!

Call 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose) 250-468-9660. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

SPORTING GOODS

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

2 BDRM OCEANVIEW Cottage @ Bowser Bills RV Park, basic cable & hydro incld’d. $875 p/mo. Ph: 250-757-8880 CABIN FOR rent in French Creek, N/P, N/S, avail Aug. 15th. Call 250-248-9548. COOMBS: 1 bdrm cottage, $640/mo + util’s. Call (250)248-2285.

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

UNIQUE Rental Opportunity in Maple Bay - Flawless 2 bedroom 2 bathroom ground floor suite - fully renovated - beautifully decorated high end fittings and appliances. 1750 sq. ft. - views of ocean and garden. $1850/mo. - NS, Pets neg. WC accessable. Avail. Sept. 1. Phone 250-715-7590.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 3 BDRM older Mobile, 3 min. from Parksville. $700./mo. Refs req’d. No W/D hookup or yard. Available Sept 1. Kathy 250-951-9886. SUMMER RV CLEARANCE Rent or Rent to own RV’s, set up on lrg treed pads. Cable & wire-less incld. Free laundry. 5 mins to Parksville. Prices starting at $4000. (250)954-1355.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

HOMES FOR RENT

RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

BOWSER. 3+ bedroom 2 bathroom mobile with an addition on .59 of an acre. Shop and 5 appliances. Great neighborhood, close to elementary school. Available immediately. $1200 a month 1-888-652 -9988 ask for Larry. COOMBS, 2bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, wood stove, heat pump, acreage, wheel chair access, $880/mo. 250-248-6836

RENTALS

255 HIRST- 2 bdrms, $925. Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

COTTAGES

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

TOOLS

ACREAGE

FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. All utilities. Phone 250-248-6532.

QUALICUM, GREAT ocean view, bright, spacious, clean quiet upper duplex, 2 bdrm & den. New paint, 5 appl’s. $875. mo. NS/NP. 250-752-0101.

APARTMENT/CONDO

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

HOMES WANTED

ARROWSMITH GOLF Full m/ship. Paid until March 30/12. $2000 plus transfer. o.b.o. Call :250-248-4076

WOOD WORKING Tools: Joiner, Ban saw, Drill Press & lots more! Call 250-248-1679

PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm, newly reno’d apt, Avail. Aug 15. Heat, hot water included. $800/mo. Call (250)248-3350. PARKSVILLE BEACH CLUB 2 bdrm high end luxury condo, access beach & board walk, prking, gym, pool, hot tub. $1350+ utils. (250)752-5187. PARKSVILLE CONDO2 bdrm, d/w, free lndry, 2 car spaces, nice, $890. Avail Oct. 1st. Call 250-248-0786. PARKSVLLE 2-BDRM, 1 ba, corner unit. South east exposure. 2 balconys. Bright, modern. F/S, D/W, W/D. Close to beach & shopping. NS/NP. $900. toll free 1-800-668-3132 QUALICUM 1-BDRM apt w/ocean view, parking at the door. F/S. $800 inclds utils. Avail now. 250-752-3333. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM- 1 bdrm, 5 appls, F/P, covered parking. NS/NP. Avail Sept 1. $800. Call (250)752-3419.

297 HIRST- 2 bdrms, 2 bath, $1200. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com COOMBS: 2 bdrm, bright loft apartment, 4 appls, W/D, utils incl, avail now, N/S, N/P, $950 mo + dam dep, 250-937-9945 HILLIERS 2-BDRM apt. NS/NP. Ref’s req’d. $750. + utils. Avail now (250)468-2742 OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone and internet. Available Sept 1. $1100/mo. (250) 954-0662 .

DOWNTOWN Qualicum Beach home, 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, with yard and deck. Bright with wood floors, w/d, f/s, n/s, n/p. Landscaping and Maintenance Included. $1200/month. Available October 1, 2011. Call 250-752-0288

ERRINGTON 2BDRM $750+. NS. Pets neg. Share property, covered porch. 250-954-3750. ERRINGTON: 2-BDRM clean house w/yard, in quiet managed mobile home park. Avail Oct. 1, $900/mo. Call Manager at 250-240-7008. ERRINGTON- LRG 2 bdrm, 2 bath house on shared acreage, w/office, new sun deck, F/S, W/D & wood stove. NS/NP. $1000./mo. Avail Now. 250-248-8107. ERRINGTON. PRIVATE, fully furnished 1100 sq.ft 2 bdrm cottage on 5 acres. W/D, dishwasher, loaded kitchen & highend beds, full bath, etc. $1100 + hydro. NS/NP please. Refs req’d. 250-248-4992 NANOOSE: 1200sqft grd suite on OCEAN; HUGE mst bdrm & 2nd bdrm; own ent; f/p; w/d; ns/np; $1000/mth +50% utils 250-8218214; Avail Sept 1st

PARKSVILLE, 1 bdrm + den, rural main flr character home. FP/porch/laundry. NS,NP, 55+ single. $750 250-248-9648

RV PADS

PARKSVILLE 3BDRM main floor of house. Walk to school. $1250. inclds utils. (250)4682000.

PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. 250-228-4097.

PARKSVILLE, Dobler Rd. Top floor ,1 bdrm upper floor, New Carpet, N/S. $700/mo incl hydro,avail immed. 250248-8660. Ref’s Req’d. PARKVILLE. 1-BDRM apt. on acreage, spacious. Avail. immediately. (250)228-3177. PARKVILLE- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, fenced yard, single garage. NS/NP. Available now. $1050.+ utils. Please call 250-951-8221. PARKVILLE. 2-BDRM cottage on acreage. Avail immediately. (250)228-3177. PARKVILLE. 3-BDRM house, Englishman River area. Avail immediately. (250)228-3177.

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Sunday at 3 p.m. marks the start of the 54th annual Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim down at the boat ramp along the seawall.

New coach leads good Gens camp By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS There were some familiar faces at the Oceanside Generals main camp last weekend, and no shortage of youngsters pushing hard to make an impression. General manager Dave Johnston was in a great mood Monday morning, and was quick to credit new head coach Jason Dubyna for a job well done in his first time overseeing training camp. “It was awesome. I’m thrilled with the way that Jason handled the weekend, and I’m thrilled with the level of talent we have here,” said Johnston. “It went well,” Jason echoed the following day. “I was real happy with the level of hockey on the ice.” Forty-one players turned out for the high octane camp, and Dubyna and company will be taking 25 of them into the VIJHL’s three day (Aug. 26-28) , three game preseason jamboree held at

Lee Orpen, above feathering a pass during drills at the Generals main camp last weekend, earned himself a spot in the lineup put together for the VIJHL’s upcoming preseason jamboree in Mill Bay. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO

Kerry Park Arena in Mill Bay. By camp’s end, Dubyna, who is heading into his 8th season with the local Jr. B hockey club (two as a player, five as an assistant

coach) and first as head coach, had signed backup goalie Tighernan ‘Tigger’ Marsh, 17, from Campbell River, big D-man Nathan Deyell, 16, from Vancouver, as well as skilled for-

ward Colby Lim, 17, from Port Alberni. “We had the idea of what (positions) we wanted to select,” said Dubyna, adding “where we’re at now is that we

have to wait for the Jr. A’s to make their selections (camps run Aug. 22 go into Sept.), so we’ll be waiting for Labour Day weekend to finally be able to finalize our roster.”

Local D-man Noah Russi, who signed with the Generals back in June, was also in the mix. Worth noting is that there were 12 players on the ice that suited up with the Save On Foods crew last year, which is a higher number than normal and bodes well for the team. Standouts on the weekend included Nanaimo hopefuls, forwards Lee Orpen and Taylor Grobowski, and retuning D-man Keenan McConnell. “Taylor was the leading point getter in the camp very offensive and played hard, and Keenan came back from the off season a lot stronger and playing with a lot more confidence,” said Dubyna. “For sure,” Dubyna answered quickly when asked if it felt good to start putting a face to the team as it were, adding “now we’re seeing where guys are going to fit. It shed some light on how the team is going to look for sure.” In the meantime, the tinkering continues.

Reflections on Beal’s big bike journey was in charge of the raw vegan diet that kept them all going, started off when asked for some insight into the 7347 km, 70-day journey that started in Coombs and ended at Mile Zero in Cape, Spear Newfoundland. As far as the food went, “at certain places you have to just make do with what you got, and I think we did quite well where the food preparation was concerned ...it’s quite an

Further to our story Wanetta Beal’s big Riding Raw cycle across Canada, some final thoughts on the incredible journey from the two women who made the trip in support of their friend. “It’s good to be home; really good,” Liz Forrest, who drove one of the support vehicles and

accomplishment, for sure.” She said in a lot of ways “it was nothing like I thought it would be. Definitely harder. It was a huge learning experience, and we became a lot closer because of it. Would I do it again? ...the three of us girls definitely developed a special bond, that’s for sure.” Liz, who does raw food demonstrations and can be found on line at livewithliz.com, met

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Raw food trek across countr y was a family event Fresh off incredible trip Wanetta Beal is offering information session on September 7 at One on One Fitness Wanetta’s niece, Tayla, 20, gave the trip “about a 10” on the difficulty scale. Raised in Bowser and a KSS grad, Tayla went into the crosscountry ride not only as support, but with goals of her own. “I wanted to lose weight, that was huge for me, I wanted to lose weight, plus I’ve had eciema my whole life,” she said, explaining how for years she had the skin irritation over her whole body, but after taking Wanetta’s advice and switching to an 80 per cent raw vegan diet a few years ago, it had disappeared from everywhere except her hands. Like Wanetta, Tayla did the entire trip 100 per cent raw vegan, and sure enough, the exhema on her hands “is gone.” Asked if the trip was everything she

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expected, Tayla, a raw food chef at Rawthentic Eatery for just over two years, chuckled and said “I didn’t realize how long it was. I

knew the country was big, but I had no idea ...” Did it change how you see things? “For sure,” she

said. “I appreciate everything so much more. All the little things, I mean we were living in a van ... “I feel great, and

now I want to continue,” she said, pointing out that with all that happened “I feel like I want to keep doing it, otherwise it would be a waste (going back to not eating 100 per cent raw vegan). Tayla was quick to credit Wanetta and Grai “for always influencing me to eat better, eat healthier ...they’ve influenced a lot of great things in me.” Would you do it again we asked? “Um. I don’t think so,” she chuckled. “No, I don’t think I’d do it again. I’d do something different, but I don’t think I’d go away for that long again.”

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From the Parksville Beach Festival Society

The Parksville Beach Festival Society would like to thank all sponsors of the 2011 Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition. This event is only possible through the support of our sponsors and the community. During the 4-week exhibit we hosted 82,784 visitors from every corner of the world. We would also like to thank our Volunteer Ambassadors for the amazing hospitality they demonstrated to all our visitors. We are very proud of their eagerness to ensure that our guests felt welcome.

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Nanaimo man takes hockey stick repair to new level Aerospace technology repairs broken composite hockey sticks to almost-new condition By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS NANAIMO - From the hub comes word mid-Island businessman Rob Lowes has recently become the newest franchisee for Integral Hockey Stick Repair, servicing Nanaimo and surrounding area. Lowes and his wife, Mary, have joined together in their newest venture, to provide the latest in hockey stick repair technology for teams, parents, and players. According to Lowes’, the propriety repair process was developed by the founder of Integral Hockey, Randy Langille from Port Alberni, in response to a need he saw in the public/professional domain for costly stick replacement alternatives. “Until now, sending broken hockey sticks in for repair

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Hockey is able to return the stick to its owner with almost no noticeable change in respect to weight, flex, kick-point and balance.” According to a recent press release, Integral Hockey’s goal “is to provide everyone involved within the dynamic hockey community, whether it be teams, individual players, parents, equipment managers, etc., from a local to eventually, international level, not only a trusted source in affordable stick repair, but in addition, offer superior quality and workmanship utilizing composite aerospace technology. In Langille’s own words, “We have taken a very real problem, solved it with the most high-tech solution on the market, and we’re delivering it at a price that will work for everyone.

Something we are very proud of.” In addition, Integral Hockey is doing their part in promoting a ‘Green’ agenda. They’ve implemented a system taking broken sticks that are beyond repair, sending them to be

ground into carbon fibre powder which can then be reused to manufacture other products, thereby reducing the carbon footprint from composite sticks that typically end up in a landfill. Integral Hockey considers

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Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association is hosting a Field Lacrosse Fun Clinic & Registration Please join us for an exciting chance to try Field Lacrosse - Canada’s oldest game! Open to all Boys and Girls from 8 to 16 years of age regardless of experience.

Saturday August 20th, 2011 From 9:30 - 12:30 down at the Parksville Community Park Registration for the event will take place from 9:15 AM on. • Groups will be formed according to age and broken off to learn some basic skills and strategies of the sport. • Please bring your own Water and Sticks, Gloves & Helmets. Some extra sticks may be available but Helmets & Gloves are a must. We are looking for volunteers as well to assist with this event & our season.

Registrations for Field Lacrosse will be accepted at this time and fees discounted at this event only. Registration is ongoing and available at Sports Traders in Parksville located at 182 E. Island Hwy. Questions may be emailed to vicepresident1@oceansidelacrosse.com

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Hi Neighbour! Errington residents prepare for their biggest festival of the year By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS COPNTRIBUTOR Neighbours and friends in Errington are getting together again to celebrate the community and raise funds for the Errington War Memorial Hall on August 19 and 20. The 42nd annual Hi Neighbour Days offers something for everyone in the family and proceeds raised from the events pay for the repair and maintenance of the Errington War Memorial Hall. The hall, the Old Fire Hall and the Community Park are maintained by the Errington War Memorial Hall Association. Built as a memorial to those who died in the First World War, the hall opened its doors in March 1922 and continues to be maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers. This year’s event kicks off with The Recital in the Park at 6 p.m. Friday August 19. Students from the Summer World Music Camp will perform what they’ve learned playing drums, marimbas and dancing. After that their instructors, AfroMumanzi will take to

The annual Hi Neighbour Day parade gives Errington residents a chance to show their creative side. the Community Stage for a concert. The informal pot luck picnic in the park is open to all. A full day of activities is set for Saturday, August 20 starting out with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. served up by the Errington Volunteer Fire Department. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there is an Arts and Crafts display

which showcases fine work done by Erringtonites of all ages. A special Errington Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature music, fresh produce, local crafts and great food. At noon the Hi Neighbour parade, reputed to be the world’s shortest, makes its way from the old Elementary School site around the corner and

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PARKSVILLE BALLET SCHOOL A M E M B E R O F T H E PA R K S V I L L E Q UA L I C U M D I ST R I C T S I N C E 1973

Mrs. Klassen received her initial training in Vancouver. Before becoming a professional dancer, she received several scholarships to further her training at the Banff School of Fine Arts, Royal Winnipeg Ballet and The National Ballet School. She trained with such dance notables as Gweneth Lloyd, Betty Farrally, Betty Oliphant and Celia Franca. Linda has performed professionally with the National Ballet of Canada, Theatre Under the Stars, The Vancouver Opera and “Los Majos” (a Spanish dance ensemble) as well as several commercial and industrial trade shows. She has developed within her School a strong Dance Program which gives intensive classical training year round and includes full training in jazz, tap, modern and musical theatre. Linda is a licentiate of the Cecchetti Society of Canada. She received her teaching qualifications with an Honours standing. Graduate students of the Parksville Ballet School have continued their dance at the following company’s: • The National Ballet of Canada, Toronto • The Royal Winnipeg Ballet • Les Grandes Ballets Canadiens, Montreal • The Alberta Ballet • Merce Cunningham, New York • Tampa Ballet of Florida • Toronto Dance Theatre • Princess Cruise Lines • Ballet British Columbia • Ballet Victoria • Complexions Contemporary Ballet of N.Y. The philosophy of Mrs. Klassen and her qualified staff is dedicated to encourage and develop the Joy of Dance and the Beauty of Movement and to bring a sense of true accomplishment to all who dance.

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Our dance programs encourage the discipline and creativity that develops self confidence in young dancers. Each student is viewed as an individual that is challenged while progressing at his or her own rate. A professional syllabus is designed to allow for individual development within the class, either in preparation for professional training and Cecchetti ballet exams, or for the pure enjoyment of dance. The Cecchetti Society has an international reputation for dance excellence, it develops discipline, self confidence, and a personal sense of achievement.

Tap Technique and style are stressed in this energetic, exciting and highly entertaining class. Step combinations are introduced in a progressive manner according to ability. Dancers develop a repertoire that is both expressive and fun. Tap exams in the I.S.T.D. syllabus can be given annually by recommendation of the teacher.

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Energetic and enjoyable, this fun class includes a warm up, centre technique, across the floor patterns and a final combination, to upbeat contemporary music. A great class for developing strength, endurance and coordination with a sense of fun.

Hip Hop is best described as the type of dance shown in most music videos. Hip hop is great for any age and teaches you how to dance with your whole body. It’s performed to a strong beat, helping to build stamina, improve physical fitness and coordination. Students wear comfortable clothing and clean white-soled runners.

Based on the body’s response to gravity, modern uses the torso and head to guide movement. Basic principles of fall/rebound are explored in seated, standing and travelling work. Personal style and freedom to explore dynamic range are strongly encouraged.

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Ballet Ballet classes include a standard ballet class structure with barre work. Close attention is paid to proper skeletal alignment and muscle development to ensure correct dance technique and good health. Ballet is recommended for all dancers because it develops grace, strength and correct stance. It is a must for any dancer wishing to excel in the dance world.

Musical Theatre Musical Theatre is singing, dancing and acting. Dancers learn theatre technique, basic vocal and dance movement related to musicals, popular music and TV. PBS offers 2 streams of musical theatre and will be offering Adult musical theatre this year.

B ALLET ~ A GES 5 &6 Kinder-Kombo - ages 4 & 5, Saturdays This high energy program is an excellent introduction for young children and offers variety for young children wishing to expand their training in theatre and different dance forms. Tap/Ballet/ Song & Dance. (Students will need tap shoes for this class).

Parent & Tot - ages 1.5 to 3

This 8 week course is a parent participation class designed to introduce toddlers (and their caregivers) to the wonder of music and movement.

There will also be After-school ballet classes for young dancers

These primary ballet classes introduce young dancers to ballet technique appropriate for their age. They also develop the musicality, rhythmical awareness, and movement vocabulary that is the base for self expression in dance. Our aim in this beginning programme is to develop a joy of movement with basic dance motor skills.

Kinderballet - ages 3 & 4

Creative movement is an integral part of the kinderballet program. Music and movement exercises are given to help explore and develop creativity and self expression.

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The ballet classroom structure is introduced including beginning “barre work”. Close attention continues to be paid to proper skeletal alignment and muscle development to ensure correct dance technique and good health.

ADULT PROGRAMS Our evening courses offer adults of all abilities, aged 18 and over, the opportunity to enjoy dance and movement in a variety of techniques. Our courses develop and broaden dance skills through classes that progress from week to week. We offer Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz - and now, Musical Theatre for Adults only.

Our Professional Staff is fully qualified to teach all styles and are registered and certified with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD). Our Master Teachers are internationally recognized and hold LICENTIATE ISTD in Ballet National, Modern and Tap. They also have won several choreographic recognitions and awards.

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Gardeners in Oceanside will want to mark September 24 and 25 on their calendars, so they don’t miss out on the Milner Gardens Fall Plant Sale. The event, held at Milner Gardens and Woodland from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs, and perennials propagated on the site. As well, master gardeners will be on hand to offer advice. There will be afternoon tea in the tea room, outdoor refreshments and hotdogs. Admission is by donation.

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Hi Neighbour Day an Errington treat She said for those not familiar with Bhangra the dance is an opportunity to experience a group that combines contemporary and traditional into a musical feast. “Dal’s goal is to make Indian music accessible to a worldwide audience by fusing traditional Western pop song structure with Indian beats and melodies with lyrics in English, Punjabi and Hindi.” A string of successes for Dal include being the first Indo-Canadian artist to have music videos and live performances on Much Music, reaching the Top 40 on Canadian radio stations, and winning the Canadian National Rock Radio live competition. The style, sound and undeniable dance beats of the group has made them a sure hit with any crowd, from traditional to modern to just plain curious. “I think he will bring good energy and an in-

teresting mix of music to the event,” says Dare. For those unfamiliar with Bhangra, its influence can be seen clearly in the world of Bollywood with Bhangra artists being used to supply the soundtracks to some of the biggest movies from the industry. In fact, Bhangra has come a long way from its humble beginnings in India and in the past 30 years it has become integrated into popular Asian culture after being mixed with hip hop, house and reggae styles of music. Tickets for the dance are $20 and must be purchased in advance at any one of several outlets, including Cranky Dog in Parksville, The Errington General store, and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach. Dare said the event isn’t sold out yet but if you want to go make sure you get your tickets soon because the adult only event usually sells out.

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AFRO MUMANZI Free recital/concert. Aug. 19, 6 p.m. Bring chairs, potluck dish, etc. Tickets: Cranky Dog, Back Road Java, Errington Community Park. MALLOOMBA BOOGIE BAND Summertime boogie time. Aug. 20. 8-12 p.m. Coombs Community hall. rodeo grounds. Tickets: Cranky Dog, Back Road Java, Shoe Inn, Coombs General store. No minors. NANAIMO TIDESMEN Barbershop quartet Aug. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Refreshments/wine bar. Milner Gardens. 250-752-6153. JAMBOREE Music and dancing. Sept. 17. Performer: Sarah Tradewell. Open stage at 1 p.m. Sign-in at noon. Sponsored by Coombs Old Time Fiddlers. THUNDERSTRUCK AC/DC tribute. Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. Port Theatre. Nanaimo.

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theatre RED GREEN LIVE: Wit and Wisdom Tour. Sept. 10, with the show starting at 7 p.m. at the Port Theatre. BACKYARDIGANS Quest for extraordinary aliens takes the audience on a non-stop musical expedition as the Backyardigans become daring detectives and cookie security guards. Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m. Port Theatre

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Bill Durst to play the Rod By LISSA ALEXANDER NEWS REPORTER Some would call Bill Durst a Canadian blues rock icon. The Ontario resident has recorded over 100 songs on 11 albums, seven of them charted Canadian radio hits with his band Thundermug.

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“We got an encore as the opening act, which is highly unusual,” he said. “It completely blew us out of the water, I can tell you that.” Durst has been taking music seriously since he was about five, he recalls, writing his first song at age10. But it was when the Beatles came on the scene that he really got bit by the music bug. “I was kind of at the age where I was like ‘Holy crap, I’ve got to do what they’re doing.’” Today Durst is hailed as a legendary, virtuoso guitarist and top Canadian songwriter by music critics, and has been inducted into the London Music Hall of Fame. Although he has taken a break from touring out B.C. way for some years, the province is back on his roster as of last summer and he’ll be performing in Parksville’s Rod and Gun Pub promoting his latest CD The Great Willy Mammoth on August 26. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. and there is no cover charge. For more information on Durst visit his website http://www. billdurstband.com.

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When is an art show not an art show? When it’s a combination art show, sale, silent auction and concert. That’s what’s happening at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Sept. 10, when parishoners feature local artists, Ukrainian dancers and a performance by Theresa Sokyrka, of Canadian Idol fame. The event is a major fundraiser for the

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Painter breaks the mould TIRED OF LOW RETURNS? The people who live in Errington have been called everything from hippies to hillbillies, but one thing is for sure, the rural area has no shortage of creative folks many who have retired to the community and discovered a whole new world. It was a bit of an adjustment for Micheline Messner when she moved to Errington from Ottawa 15 years ago. She traded life in the city for acreage in the country and settled nicely into her golden years. But four years ago her world was turned upside down when her grandson Ben was diagnosed with bone cancer at the young age of eight. After several surgeries, including one that involved the amputation of one leg, Ben is still going strong but lives each day knowing his Osteosarcoma may win the battle. The fear and stress surrounding her grandson’s ordeal resulted in Messner picking up a paintbrush to keep her mind off the pain and anxiety of her grandson’s journey. “I needed some escape. My 90-yearold friend who was painting at the time suggested that I start painting.” On her friend’s advice she took private painting lessons and has been hooked ever since.

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The histor y game’s afoot Seeking family information is detective work By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Not all mysteries are solved on Baker Street and not all the sleuthing is done by a man with a pipe called Holmes. Lorraine Butler knows this first-hand, thanks to her work with the Qualicum Beach Family History Society. The group, formed seven years ago, has grown in that time to include 150 members and there’s a reason for that growth. “It’s fun, really thrilling,” Butler said. “You have to be a detective.” As with pretty much all the members, Butler got involved with the group because she wanted to learn more about her own roots. “I was wanting to trace my grandmother,” she said. “It had been rumoured that she was Scottish, so I started with what I knew and worked from there.” Butler didn’t have a whole lot of information, but she had some. She knew, for instance, that her grandmother had lived in Peterborough,

Lorraine Butler enjoys the thrill of the chase when she’s hot on the trail of information about her roots. NEIL HORNER PHOTO Ontario. She used that as a starting point and she never looked back. “I accessed her death record and I learned that she was indeed Scottish,” she said. “That’s how you often do it. You look at death notices and obituaries and they will often tell you where they were born. So you start with what you know and you work back.” Now, Butler has copies of not only her grandmother’s birth certificate, but also a copy of her grandmother’s parents wedding certificate as well. “Now I know my great grandparents came by boat and they were farmers and I

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