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Kulth Fest in Coombs THE NEWS dropped in to the first Kulth Music Festival, held over the weekend at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. See our pictures inside.
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The Sandboxers, who took first place as well as People’s Choice award for a team at last year’s competition, does some fine tuning on their Jungle Jazz — which won top spot again this year in the team category. LISSA ALEXANDER PHOTOS
Sandboxers, Stijger car ve victories Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition draws many, despite a wet weekend By LISSA ALEXANDER NEWS REPORTER Wilfred Stijger of Holland was the top solo sand castle artist at the 2011 Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville Sunday. The sculptor’s A Way to A Man’s Heart earned top spot at $4,100 in prize money. There was a surprising amount of people checking out the sand sculptures on the weekend, despite the rain. World class competi-
Rain kept the really big crowds away on the weekend, but people are still coming in. tors donned rain jackets and plastic bags to keep dry from the occasional downpour. Competitors came from far flung places like
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The Sandboxers, for their Jungle Jazz. They were also named sculptors’ choice for team. Sculptors’ choice soloist was Edith Van der Wetering
of Holland, for her Connected. The competition guarantees a spot at the world championship in Fort Myers Beach, Florida in November. The 2011 sand carving competition will remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily until August 14. Most activities are free but they ask for a suggested donation of $2.50 per person to help keep the event running. More photos from the event, plus sculpting results on page A6
PARKSVILLE — Police warn the common advance fee scheme, often known as the Nigerian letter scam, or Spanish prisoner scam dating back to the 1700s, is still alive in the area. A Parksville woman contacted THE NEWS suspicious of a letter she received that claimed to be from Oscar Abejundio & Asociados of Valencia, Spain. It said a distant family member had died and if she contacted them, together they could access the $10 million she left in a “trunk box/ diplomatic personal treasure” and split the money 50/50. The RCMP repeatedly stress that if something sounds too good to be true it likely is and to exercise extreme caution with anything involving money and bank accounts. When in doubt contact your financial institution and/or the RCMP. — NEWS Staff
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entered the bedroom where the 78 year old woman was sleeping, assaulted her and fled from the scene with her purse. The suspect is described as an approximately 18 to 28 year-old Caucasian, approximately five feet, eight inches in height, and about 170 pounds. He was wearing a dark jacket and a maroon colored toque at the time of the attack.
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Although the weather cleared up Sunday for the Kulth Festival, kids enjoyed the remaining puddles in front of the stage.
A small but enthusiastic crowd enjoys the music and dances in the dirt at the Kulth Festival at the Coombs Rodeo grounds on the weekend. A younger music lover, below, dances with bubbles.
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Holland sculptors do well in Parksville PARKSVILLE — Two solo sand sculptors from Holland finished one-two in the 2011 Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition on the July 16-17 weekend. Wilfred Stijger’s A Way to a A Man’s Heart, placed first, winning the artist $4,100. In second was Holland’s Edith Van der Wetering’s Connected. She took home $2,850 for her efforts. In third among soloists was Quebec’s Marc Lepire and his I Will Avenge You ($2,250); fourth was A Lure by Victoria’s Fred Dobbs ($1,950) and in fifth was Melineige Beauregard of Quebec’s I Do. Among the teams first place ($8,000) was awarded to the Sandboxers of Victoria for their Jungle Jazz. Second places was the Orbital Sanders’ (Washington State) It’s So Real ($6,200). Third ($5,000) went to Cutting Edge from Parkwville, for their The Underside of Oceanside. The event included two Sculptors’ Choice awards. Among soloists, it was won by Edith Van der Wetering (a $300 prize). Among
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Despite the dreary weather, families came out to the sixth annual international Kite Festival on the weekend, presented by the Parksville Lions Club. Saturday afternoon saw a small crowd of enthusiastic kids, all standing by in their rain coats to see if their name would be drawn for the Teddy Bear Drop. Although the wind and rain made it a bit difficult to catch the parachuting bears, kids had a great time chasing them down. Names drawn indicated most kids at the event were visiting from out of town. A number of food and craft vendors also braved the weather under tents and tarps.
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Wet roads suspect in car crashes PARKSVILLE — Police are warning motorists to take the weather into consideration when they get behind the wheel of their cars after a series of motor vehicle crashes linked to slippery roads. Oceanside RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robertson reported a 20-year-old Nanoose Bay woman was lucky to escape injury after she lost control of her vehicle on July
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the heels of the recent ELC (Environmental Law Centre) study, clearly indicates that the BCEAO environmental assessment process is broken, and new mining laws and regulations would be a good step towards a better process.” Snyder added the BCEAO is understaffed and underfunded in his opinion. CoalWatch has been pushing for an independent review panel with public hearings for the
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HST referendum deadline extended By JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS VICTORIA — B.C. voters will get an extra two weeks to decide the fate of the harmonized sales tax. Acting Chief Electoral Officer Craig James has extended the HST referendum deadline to compensate for mail delivery delays stemming from the Canada Post labour dispute. The delay had been requested by NDP leader Adrian Dix, who called the extension a victory for the democratic process. Ballots that had been due
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Charities hope for return of gaming grants VICTORIA — A review of how the province shares its gambling profits with community groups must restore slashed grants to former levels and curtail Victoria’s ability to interfere in the future, charity advocates say. The Community Gaming Grant Review, announced recently by Premier Christy Clark, is to deliver a top-to-bottom assessment of the system
and determine options to “create certainty and sustainability” for affected non-profit groups and charities. It will be headed by former Kwantlen University president Skip Triplett. Many groups were outraged in 2009 when the province cut grants to community groups from $156 million to $120 million a year. That was raised to $135 million this spring.
Susan Marsden, president of the B.C. Association for Charitable Gaming, characterized the raid two years ago as an attack on non-profits, particularly those in arts and culture. Rich Coleman, the former minister in charge of gaming, had defended the cuts as necessary to shore up B.C.’s budget amid a deepening global recession and said the reallocations were
geared to protect youth groups at the expense of organizations serving adults. Marsden praised Clark for delivering on her pledge of a review and said the terms of reference are acceptable — except that Triplett won’t report until the end of October.. For more information, see www.communitygaminggrantreview.gov.bc.ca. — Black Press
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Heavy-duty commitment By STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR Dave Shortt says going to Afghanistan and helping out with members of the Canadian Forces there is just something he has to do. The Parksville heavy duty mechanic is in Khandahar as of this printing, working for an Ottawa-based contracting firm tasked with helping the Forces dismantle machinery at their base. The Canadian military ended its combat mission in Afghanistan this month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt like it would be good to go over there,â&#x20AC;? Shortt said prior to leaving Canada over the weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to help the guys out and show them they have a lot of support back home.â&#x20AC;? Support back home is something Shortt himself has â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from his family. Married and with eight children, Shortt was sure to talk things over with his wife first. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to have your family behind you.â&#x20AC;? But this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the first time
Parksville man set to work, show support, in Afghanistan he has gone to out-of-the-way places to work. He has been a heavy duty mechanic for 30 years (and has worked in the Parksville area for the last eight years, currently at Little Qualicum Cheeseworks). His career has taken him many places â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such as the North and other military bases in Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nonchalant about heading into a potentially dangerous place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no danger,â&#x20AC;? Shortt said, noting heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be working in the Canadian base the whole time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very safe there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a military base, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secure.â&#x20AC;? While in Khandahar, Shortt will help dismantle or move some 2,500 pieces of machinery â&#x20AC;&#x201D; brought there to support the 10-year mission in Afghanistan. He is expected to arrive on August 1, following an orientation session with
the Department of National Defense in Ottawa. He expects to be in Afghanistan for four months â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two months on, then some time off, and then back for the final two months. Shortt said he figures heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be staying in the eight to 10-man tents that the soldiers stay in while on base. All in all, he said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small price to pay for the work being done by Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soldiers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You hear about what the troops are doing and I want to be able to see it in person,â&#x20AC;? Shortt explained, adding he thought that for him, this work is his way of showing support and letting the troops know that people care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can complain a lot (in Canada,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we do with those complaints that counts.â&#x20AC;? While in Afghanistan, Shortt said he hopes to be able to offer the soldiers there some encouragement for the job that they do, on behalf of Canadians back home.
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t’s an old adage: if it’s too good to be true, then it probably is. We are reminded of that once again after a reader brought in an old friend: the Nigerian scam letter. It can come in many forms (this one from Spain) but it always seek the same thing — your cash, in exchange for an amazing promise of riches. It can be hand-delivered or arrive in the e-mail inbox. In all cases, no matter the wording, it’s simply the same scam. The writer promises to share riches with you, in exchange for a small fee and — this is the And don’t clincher that the deal is complete BS — to keep bother to the whole thing on the hush hush. As soon as you read this request for confidenrespond — tiality, chuck the entire letter out. It’s obviously a even to tear scam. If it’s legit., why keep it a secret? them a new And don’t bother to respond — even to tear them a new one. You’re just confirming your adone dress is legit. Now it can be sold in a mailing list. There are pitfalls everywhere when it comes to scams and scammers, so the best policy is to let the police know you got one (so they can track the incidents) and then ignore it. Toss it out. Then, if talk of such cash winnings have only whetted your appetite for quick and easy cash, go play the lottery. The rest of us could sure use that infusion of gaming grants.
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• I was just so sure the FightHST folks came up with a question for the current HST question. Perhaps I was thinking simply that it’s their fault we’re voting yet again. In any case, I stand corrected. It was Elections BC that formed the question, based on HST referendum legislation, created after the FightHST folks ran a successful petition to have the tax subject — editorial by Steven Heywood to a referendum.
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anners maketh the man ... the age of chivalry is gone. That of the sophisters, economists and calculators, has succeeded; and the glory of Europe is extinguished forever. Edmund Burke wrote those words back in 1790 and the chivalry he mourned was one we wouldn’t recognize today. He was referring to the qualities expected of an ideal knight: exceptional courage, dedication to honour and justice, a readiness to always help the weak and disadvantaged. Over the next couple of centuries the concept of chivalry devolved to become a loose code of manners — gentlemanliness, if you will — and most particularly, courteous behaviour towards women. That’s the way I was raised. I learned early on that it was
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okay to roughhouse with Pat and Mike, but not with Patricia and Michelle. I could swap dirty jokes with the guys but not the girls. It became second nature to hold open doors, surrender my seat on the bus or subway and to offer to carry the parcels of anyone who looked like they could use a hand. Sounds quaintly innocent now. Back in the newly-liberated ‘70s such behaviour almost got me lynched. It was circa 1973, I was approaching the front door of the CBC studios in Thunder Bay, and a woman I knew slightly was coming behind me. Instinctively, (suavely, I thought) I grasped the door handle,
stepped back out of the way and gestured for the woman to enter. She unloaded a tirade on my head that could have blistered paint. By I don’t recall Arthur all the words she Black said. “Condescending” was in there for sure, and I think I heard something about “paternalistic superiority” and “centuries of male oppression.” The gist of her sermon was: “I can open my own damned doors, thank you very much.” I was displaying, I was told, the classic symptoms of a benevolent sexist. In other words, I was treating someone with excessive courtesy just to show that I was really in charge. It’s an idea that hasn’t gone
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away. A recent issue of Psychology of Women Quarterly published a report showing that everyday acts that imply women should be cherished and protected are actually sinister forms of patriarchal control. Offering to carry a woman’s shopping bags to her car? You’re implying she’s weak. Volunteering to walk a colleague to her car after dark? You’re suggesting she’s incapable of looking after her own safety. Stopping to help a female motorist with a flat tire? You’re insinuating that she is congenitally clueless about mechanical problems. Huh. Let me just say that if anybody ever sees me standing at the side of the road beside a baffed-out car, feel free to pull over and give me a hand. I don’t know a tire iron from
Are we paying too much for gas in the mid-Island? 73 Yes
a windshield wiper. You want to carry out my groceries? Sure. I’ve done that — it’s tiring. Fill your boots. If it’s after dark and a dodgy part of town I’ll be happy to walk you to your car. It’s not that I’m a Kung Fu expert or even an NHL defenseman, but I’m big and ugly enough to qualify as masher-repellent. As for holding open doors, I still do that — for everybody, male or female. So sue me. Mind you I’m careful not to say anything while I’m holding the door. I am mindful of the time Clare Booth Luce collided with her rival, Dorothy Parker, in a doorway. Ms. Luce stepped to one side and hissed “Age before beauty”. Sweeping through the doorway, Parker purred over her shoulder, “Pearls before swine”.
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LETTERS Let’s get this HST vote over with I think that by now we should be well prepared to cast our vote in the HST referendum. We have heard all the truths, all the lies, all the exaggerations. We have heard all the pie-in-the-sky promises (with no assurance of fulfilment) and gasped at the brazen political spin and obfuscation. We now know that in the legislature we are looked-upon as a bunch of dumdums who dunt no nuthin about nuthin. I was discussing the matter recently with a strong supporter of the HST so here is my final comment before consigning my fistful of envelopes to the care of Canada Post. Supporter: Two wrongs don’t make a right. Me : Voting for a wrong does not make it right. Get on it, everyone! Get those votes in and settle this nonsense once and for all.
F. H. Horner Qualicum Beach
Stop trying to pull wool over our eyes It’s nice to see there is still much anger directed at those who shoved the HST down our collective throats. It is still hard to believe how an apparently professional political party could attempt to pull off such a transparent “you take the fall” trick on the electorate. Campbell was the dummy, and now promoted to another cushy job? These politicians need to ramp up their con games if they are attempting to fool the masses. With regards to the massive costs ahead to return to PST and GST, it just might be a good idea to send the bill to the party that took it upon themselves to push such an important tax shuffle through without consulting the people whom it would affect the most — The independent tax payers of the province. The annoying, babbling stick people on TV, and the nice lady
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he International Advisory Committee for the Man and Biosphere Programme in Paris, France declared that Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve does not meet the statutory framework criteria for biosphere reserves. We could lose the designation if an overall strategy and action plan is not prepared and implemented by 2013. Why should we care? If UNESCO takes away our designation, Mount Arrowsmith will be the first in Canada to wear the unwelcome label of a de-listed biosphere reserve, but more importantly, it is a lost opportunity to try a new way of making communities work well for everyone. I say new because we have yet to give it a fair shake in Oceanside, even though the biosphere reserve is now more than 10 years old. The common thread woven through well-functioning biosphere reserves is that keeping nature healthy, making a decent living, and having a good quality of life are considered equally important and mutually reinforcing. The biosphere reserve organization plays a unique role in the reserve by building connections. These bridges of trust are progressively built with all levels of government, community organizations of all stripes, and the private sector. It may do this by co-ordinating or partnering on projects, by gathering scientific, traditional and local information that will help inform decisions, or by gathering people together to find common ground or to innovate. Projects may involve local foods, sustainable tourism, artistic endeavours, monitoring, research, celebrations, issue-based forums, educational workshops, trade shows, habitat restoration, mapping — virtually anything that contributes to the integration and healthy balance of economy, environment, society and culture. People outside of government and organizations are provided plenty of opportunities to get involved. The catalyst is the bridging organization, which differs from nearly every other type of organization in that it doesn’t choose sides in any dispute, and it doesn’t engage in debate. It facilitates dialogue, which is much different than debate as its intent is to increase understanding on all sides — not to win an argument. It must adhere to this neutral position, or risk losing the bridges of trust. It takes a long time to build trust, but it only takes an instant to crumble it.
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on the radio with another hollow promise, are just not doing it for this taxpayer. Remove the HST and go back to GST and PST on the myriad of things that were not taxed before.
Roy DiCastri Qualicum Beach
HST good for you That which is good for B.C. is good for its citizens. A No vote to reinstate the GST and PST will be good for all. Why is replacing the GST and PST with a HST good for B.C.?
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First, B.C.’s economy is very much based upon trade, both provincial and international. However, it has a trade deficit in both areas. During the past 10 years, International goods imports grew at approximately five per cent annually while our exports grew at approximately 1.5 per cent annually. This is not good for B.C. and certainly not good for those whom are looking for work. Our government receives less in tax revenue from imported goods than it would if those goods were produced here in B.C. The move to a single reporting, collecting of sales tax — the HST — will improve the ability of B.C. companies to compete with foreign companies and foreign workers in providing goods and services for British Columbians and compete in foreign markets. It will help grow our economy, increase government revenue and reduce our unemployment rate. When the government indicates the HST will produce more tax revenue, it will do so by way of a bigger economy, more money for government, more money for workers and more jobs. That is good for B.C. and good for you.
Hugh Ashworth Parksville
Boardwalk blues Our world class waterfront and boardwalk in Qualicum Beach is beginning to show its age and the town’s neglect. While walking there this week, the lack of paint and finish on the railings, the rough, chipped and broken curbing along its edge, the collection of detritus in the curbs and the unusable state of the boat ramp gave this local treasure a sad look. It reminded me of the infrastructure seen in some of the inner cities of America; rather pathetic for a town that prides itself in its natural and manmade beauty. Perhaps some of the summer manpower might be redeployed to the boardwalk, where some sanding, pointing, and painting might be conducted.
Edward Gregory Qualicum Beach
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I would like to thank all the neighbors on both Price Road and Fair Road who helped to eliminate the yellow Scotch Broom plants on these roads. It has taken four years to finally get the last major patches cut and there will be plants growing from seeds each year to come but the major disasters like exit 51 are gone.
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To all the organizers and volunteers, thank you for another super Canada Day parade, it just gets better every year. Also the entertainment in the park was excellent. I never saw so many adult men and women dancing and having a great time. Keep up the good work Parksville.
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veryone has a reason to ride. For Steph McFarlane, it’s for her close friend, who died of stomach cancer at age 38. For Andy Harward, it’s for his dad, who he lost to lung cancer while he was still a young boy. For Scott Green and Aaron Murray, both their fathers were recently diagnosed with cancer. Murray’s dad is in remission, while Green’s dad is still undergoing treatment and is doing well. For Steve Robinson, it’s for his family, including his two little girls, after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer two years ago. The five Saanich police officers participating in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock have all been intimately touched Special feature by cancer, and are pushing through Black Press their own challenges to do what they newspapers on can to fight back against the disease. Vancouver Island “This is one of the most rewarding will publish this things I’ve ever done in my career,” special feature page Green says, after having barely spotlighting police scratched the surface in the journey to officers taking part in come that is Tour de Rock. this year’s Canadian The 22-member team, made up of law Cancer Society enforcement officials from Vancouver Cops for Cancer Island and three media members, is Tour de Rock. training for September’s 14-day bicycle trek, that will take the team from one tip of Vancouver Island to the other. Every year the tour generates more than $1 million for pediatric cancer research and Camp Goodtimes in Maple Ridge, a medically supported summer camp for kids with cancer and survivors of the disease. “They are children, they are innocent and they are pure,” Robinson says about why he is participating in Tour de Rock. Kyle Slavin/Black Press “They don’t understand why they can’t go outside to play in Saanich police Insp. Scott Green, left, Const. Steve Robinson, Const. fear of catching simple colds that could kill them. They don’t Aaron Murray, Const. Andy Harward and Const. Steph McFarlane will understand that the countless surgeries and medications that participate in the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de violate their small bodies are an effort to save them,” Rock this summer. “They don’t understand that they are literally fighting for This is the best way I can be proactive and try to stop this for other their lives, when they should be learning, laughing and enjoying families.” them. But we are their protectors, we are their parents, we are their The officers are in the midst of training for the physically gruelling angels who know that childhood cancer is wrong.” challenge of cycling 1,000 kilometres, which McFarlane says is going The riders all say they are most looking forward to meeting the to help when it comes to dealing with the emotional side of things. children and families touched by the disease. “I’ve already had moments where I’ve met the families of cancer “It’s very motivating. It reinforces the need for these types of patients, cancer survivors, and the way they look and us makes you fundraisers to raise money for pediatric cancer research,” Green realize that what you do is so important to so many people,” she says. says. “It makes you appreciate life that much more … and kids are so “They prepare us well for the physical part so we shouldn’t resilient. It’s amazing how adaptable they are, and what they can be distracted by the emotional part. That’s going to be just endure.” overwhelming.” McFarlane adds: “As a police officer, we’re trained to be proactive.
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When weather becomes climate come down from Chetwynd for a visit. He was cut off by a staggering 16 washouts of Highway 97 north of Prince George in the Pine Pass, which winds through the Hart Range. This stretch of road has long been a contender for the most extreme mountain conditions in B.C., but one night of torrential rain tore it up beyond anything seen in my lifetime. This pass is the only road link from southern B.C. to the vast Northeast. The rains would keep coming around Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, disrupting farms, natural gas development, a coal mine and a wind farm with floods and washouts. The transportation ministry and its contractors had a winding track open through the Pine Pass construction zone within days, an amazing effort to restore essential freight
LETTERS Don’t hold your breath This letter is in regards to the letter entitled: Resident concerns lead to action on rural roads (THE NEWS, July 12). Don’t hold your breath while you wait on that promise of hard surfacing or chip-sealing for Parker, Page, Pillard, or Kaplar Roads. When a ministry spokesperson says, you are on a “prioritized” list for “possible” inclusion in the ministry’s hard surfacing program,
B.C. Views By Tom Fletcher traffic into the region that has emerged as B.C.’s main economic engine. But reconstruction will likely take the rest of the summer. We were back in Victoria by the time the Fraser River finally crested at the Mission gauge after six weeks of high water, its latest peak since 1920. This is B.C.’s largely symbolic nod to the concern that extreme weather events are accelerating due to huge consumption of fossil fuels and emissions of greenhouse gases. I’ve been careful not to make any sweeping statements about the evolving science of climate
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change. But the sheer power of recent weather events, and the scars left by bark beetles and fires, are difficult to ignore. Australia has just taken bolder steps than those of B.C., imposing a carbon tax on the country’s 500 largest carbon emitters. The government proposes to collect the revenues for three years and invest them in renewable energy, transition for coal and steel industries and tax cuts for consumers who will have industrial carbon taxes passed on to them in the price of goods. Then the Australian carbon tax is supposed to convert to an emissions trading system designed to push industry into a cleaner future. B.C.’s carbon tax doesn’t exempt industry as its critics sometimes claim. The tax is imposed on all fuels used in industry, but hasn’t been extended to industrial process emissions.
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Since one can get by on lower doses, the move toward bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, though it may not be completely benign, does pose less risk than standard HRT. Environmental hormone disrupters, like bisphenol A (BPA) and other chemicals derived from plastics and pesticides, affect the life cycle of breast cells. BPA-exposed rats showed faster breast cell replication and lacked a natural die-off called apoptosis even when the animals were not exposed to known carcinogens. Cells that grow rapidly and do not die naturally is “synonymous with cancer,” says Coral Lamartiniere, professor of toxicology and pharmacology at the University of Alabama School of medicine. Canada was smart to ban BPA in baby bottles (2008). Let us get that applied to all food containers, shall we? Dietarily speaking, another significant source of estrogen exposure comes from dairy products. The low rate of breast cancer mortality in Japan, where dairy is not a prevalent food and soy is a common
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Costumer has designs on a little time off Award-winning costume designer taking a break here By LISSA ALEXANDER NEWS REPORTER
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e has worked as a costume designer in Vancouver for around 30 years, he’s recently been awarded his seventh Jessie Richardson Theatre Award (Jessie) for outstanding costume design and he’s been nominated for a Genie Award in the past in the same category. But this summer Phillip Clarkson is taking some time off in Qualicum Beach. Clarkson has worked on TV shows like Stagate SG1, The Outer Limits and Beachcombers, he did Will Smith’s (along with many extras’ costumes) on the movie I, Robot and he’s designed countless costumes for successful theatre productions across Canada. Following all this he decided to move to Toronto “to make his fame and fortune”, but he got homesick, he said. “I came back to design a show for the Arts Club Theatre and I had such a fabulous time, I decided to stay.” His costumes in that production, called The Philanderer, snagged him his seventh Jessie — a prestigious award that celebrates the outstanding achievements of the Vancouver Professional Theatre Community. Clarkson said he became interested in costume design in high school, going on to the University of British Columbia to hand pick courses for a degree in Fine Arts that included theatre history, costume design, pattern making and drafting. He’s designed it all over the
Award-winning Canadian costume designer Phillip Clarkson takes some time off in Qualicum Beach and catches up with THE NEWS. years from shiny, eccentric science fiction numbers to a punk rock theatre production
of School for Scandal, complete with fluorescent wigs. He also designed the cos-
tumes for the inaugural production of the sequel to Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward
Island, called Anne and Gilbert, which continues to run today. Coming up with the hairstyles for these productions can be a ball, he said, and he likes creating elegant gowns as well as the “poverty stricken, broken down sort of garments.” “You have them made and then you take them into the dye room and torture them to death,” he laughed. Although he has designed costumes for all types of productions over the years, designing for theatre remains his first love. He said he loves the camaraderie, and the fact that you get to make things from scratch, rather than shopping for items. “You end up bonding with the cast and costume-room staff and there’s an interchange of information, ideas, and creativity for a common goal, which is getting the production to open.” Clarkson is currently house sitting in Qualicum Beach, an area he loves to visit he said, while working on costumes for La Cage aux Folles for the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company. While eight to 10 shows a season used to be his norm, Clarkson has slowed down a bit and chooses to do about three to four now. He said he still enjoys doing the work, especially creating the costume drawings. And the best part is the rewarding feeling that comes when all the work is complete, he said. “When it’s all done and you can go to opening night and say, ‘Yeah, I did a good job.” La Cage Aux Folles is a broadway musical hit based on the play by Jean Poiret. It plays Nov. 24 to Dec. 24 at the Vancouver Playhouse. For more information visit www.vancouverplayhouse.com. reporter@pqbnews.com
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town by lottery at 11 a.m. on July 23 and will get three hours to complete their en plein air paintings (outside on location). All locations are within walking distance to TOSH and must represent, or be inspired by, some thing or person visible from the assigned location. Visitors are encouraged to watch the progress of the
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t’s been some years since she won an award at the Vancouver Island Music Awards, but she’s done it again. Former Oceanside resident Alexandria Maillot was recently named Sure Copy Youth Artist of the Year at the award show and she said it felt great. “All the other artists nominated are absolutely amazing so when they called my name I was really surprised,” she said, “I was really happy that they chose me.” Maillot said it’s nice to be formally recognized by such a supportive music community, and said it means so much to an artist like herself who is independent and trying to make it on their own. Maillot is currently working on her first CD, after successfully raising over $10,000 through the Kickstarter by collecting pledges. However, she had to make the $10,000 by her May 17 deadline or she would loose all pledges. She was doubtful it would work, she said, but somehow it did. “I did a lot of
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Karma Coffee’s Rob Wesson shows the Salvation Army’s Major Rolf Guenther their roasting facility. AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO
Good Karma Local coffee roaster helping out Salvation Army By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER The more Karma coffee you buy the more good karma you’ll receive now as the local fair trade, organic roaster will donate a portion to the Salvation Army. Karma Coffee has been donating coffee to the food bank and soup kitchen for years, but a recent addition at their Coombs roasting facility and store, owner Rob Wesson and his partner will start contributing a portion of the proceeds from all coffee beans sold to the local food banks. Wesson said his
father fought in the Second World War and his grandfather fought in the First World War and they both spoke very highly of the organization and encouraged him to work with them if he was going to work with any charitable group. The roaster will donate around five cents a bag to the Salvation Army on a quarterly basis, which Major Rolf Guenther said they will use for the food bank in the region where the funds come from, sales in Nanaimo will help the food bank there, he explained. Guenther said they spend $4,500 to $5,000
a month on extra food so along with food donations, cash is always appreciated. The local food bank now distributes 360 hampers a month, each being a weeks worth of food, compared to 280 last year. Karma coffee is mostly available at stores and restaurants throughout District 69 but they’re branching out across the Island. They recently renovated their Coombs location to add a cafe area with a view of the roasting beans. They also have a booth at the Parksville Tourist Information Centre through the summer. writer@pqbnews.com
QUALICUM BEACH — The Town of Qualicum Beach has taken the next step into an electrical future with the announcement this week that a third electric vehicle charging station has been installed in the community. The station has been installed in the underground parkade at Qualicum Foods. This green initiative was lead by Qualicum Beach’s Jordan Schley, founder of QBGreen. ca, a website committed to building a more sustainable town. Thanks to Schley’s community sponsors, QBGreen. ca is ready to take charge of promoting green awareness. The Level 1 (120 V) and Level 2 (208-240V) charging station is self serve, easy to operate and free. Depending on the EV type, the Level 2 charger takes approximately eight hours and 26 kilowatts of electricity to charge a typical electric car battery. Schley credited the creation of QBGreen.ca to the green initiatives of the Town of Qualicum Beach purchasing an electric vehicle and installing charging stations in the Town Hall underground parkade. Installation of an EV charging station in the Qualicum Foods underground parkade assists the town-owned Qualcum Beach Seniors’ Centre, as scooter-users are able to charge their scooters in the shared parking lot while visiting the Centre. “The Town currently has one electric car and will be expanding its fleet to include more electric vehicles this fall,” said Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Wesetbroek.
Qualicum Beach mayor Teunis Westbroek and Jordan Schley, founder of the town’s QBGreen.ca plugged in their cars at the new electric vehicle charging station in the Qualicum Foods parkade on Friday. AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO “Qualicum Beach council and staff are committed to achieving the Official Community Plan’s sustainability goals and being community leaders for clean air.” Schley said QBGreen.ca is committed to increasing ecological awareness, a strong sense of community and a vibrant economy. “I want to thank Quality Foods’ Ken Schley and John Briuolo for believing in QBGreen.ca and placing a charging station in the underground parking lot of Quality Foods.”
Look for the Town of Qualicum Beach 100 per cent electric car, the Mitsubishi i-Miev along with the QBGreen.ca 100 per cent EV driving around downtown Qualicum Beach, increasing awareness of EVs and non-fossil fuel modes of transportation. For a unique opportunity to support the future of Qualicum Beach while also gaining increased exposure for your local business visit QBGreen.ca. — Submitted by the Town of Qualicum Beach
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Having fun in the world of faeries By LISSA ALEXANDER NEWS REPORTER An enchanting class complete with all the magic and wonder of faeries is being offered at The Old School House arts centre next week. This year the week-long Faerie-Making class, previously put on by artist Vivien Frow, is being taken over by Tammie Hunter and her daughters Sara and Victoria. Both daughters have taken the class and volunteered in it for years. “It’s a really fun thing to do,” said Sara. “You set your mind to it, start doing it, and you can make tons of little faeries.” Victoria said the different kinds of faeries that can be made are endless including hair-tie faeries, faerie doorways, twist tie faeries and cloth doll faeries. The sisters are both very crafty, thanks to their mother Tammie they said, and have also become very adept at needle felting and scrapbooking. Victoria is also a member of the Arrowsmith Potters Guild. Faerie making is especially fun, Sara said, because of all the colours and materials you can choose from. These include pipe cleaners, cloth dolls, pieces of fake flowers, hair bands, food coloring, sequins, ribbon and more. The dolls can also be painted a variety of colours. “Your mind is your limit
From left, Sara and Victoria Hunter-Phillips will be leading the Faerie-making class, along with their mother Tammie, starting at TOSH next week. LISSA ALEXANDER PHOTO and you get to express yourself,” Sara said. Victoria said depending on the kids, they can take home anywhere from a few to dozens of faeries.
The class only accepts 10 students, ages 5 and up, and there is only one stipulation. “All faerie believers are welcome,” Victoria said. The class runs Monday
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FanJam goes big at Coombs Rodeo Grounds the home of Double R Barr band members Laura-Lee and her husband Adrian Blake. Last year the event saw 440 people and raised $7,000 for the B.C. Children’s Hospital. This year they hope to at least double that.
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Lost in the Revolution are one of 16 bands playing at the fourth annual Double R Barr FanJam in Coombs this weekend.
“We decided maybe it’s time to harness that energy and take it off-site and go large,” said Adrian in a previous interview. “My motto this year is go large or go home.” There will be all types of music from country to rock-metal
Forward House is hosting their annual summer barbecue and fundraiser on July 22. The fun evening and awareness raising event will include food, treats, games and entertainment as well as a great social atmosphere, promised executive director Carol Richardson. Everyone is invited down for the evening which will include food of both the carnivore and vegan varieties, she said (there is a small charge for the food) and pointed out she was excited about the free ice cream that will be offered. Each year they fundraise for different specific projects and this year she said the money “will go towards mundane but very important things.” “It all supports mental health,” she
said of work they need to do on the house like installing new eaves troughs, securing some new storage space and making their art studio and meeting spaces more functional. “We have to keep the house together, both literally and figuratively.” Richardson said they have been lucky with great weather in previous years, “knock on wood,” she said, adding it will be a fun evening rain or shine. There will be a bocce tournament, fundraising auction and of course any donations will be much appreciated. The event runs Friday, July 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Forward House, 129 E. Jensen Ave. across from city hall in Parksville. Call 250-954-0785 or e-mail forwardhouse@ bcsupernet.com for more info.
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INFORMATION DID YOU SEE - firewood falling from vehicle traveling South on Inland Hwy June 18th near South exit to Parksville. Call 250-751-3374 IF YOU want to drink, that is your business. If you want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968
LEGALS NOTICE IS Hereby given under the warehouse lien act, as to recover charges for storage & repairs, the goods listed below will be sold in 3 weeks. The person named below is indebted to me for the outstanding charge of $8000.00. His name: Jerry Hayden. Make: 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster, VIN # 1HD1CAP17YK111305. My name: Darryl C. Henry of 1109 Island Hwy. West., Parksville, B.C. V9P 2E1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Jean Elizabeth Nicholson, formerly of 266 Moilliet St., Parksville, B.C. deceased, are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor, George Fraser, 1808 San Pedro Ave., Victoria, B.C. V8N 2G4, on or before August 16, 2011, after which date the assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. George Fraser Executor
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LESLEY ANN BARNES DECEASED. LATE OF PARKSVILLE, BC WHO
DIED January 10th, 2011.
Creditors and all others having claims against the Estate of LESLEY ANN BARNES are hereby notified pursuant to s. 38 of the Trustee Act, that particulars of their claims and any security held by them, should be sent to the Executor of the said Estate, c/o the Solicitor for the Estate at the address set out below, on or before the 31st day of August, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. THOMAS & COMPANY Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries Public #6 - 162 W. Harrison Ave, PO Box 1779, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H6 File No.: 11707
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LOST NEUTERED black male cat, tattooed, 4 white paws & chin answers to Sylvester. If seen or found please call 250941-1547.
PART-TIME/ sub position available in Preschool/Groupcare/Out of school care programs. Must have ECE or ECE Assistant status, valid First Aid and criminal record check. Experience working in large group settings essential. Must have exceptional organizational skills, be creative and a team player . Please email resume to : childrensdiscoverycentre@hotmail.com Attention: Susanna .
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LOST AND FOUND LOST, BROWN accordion type folder at French Creek Harbour about 1-1/2 months ago, containing passport, birth certificate, banking info. etc. Last name Hughes. Call collect 250-886-1211 or local at 250-248-2724 (Morgan). $300. reward for return or information.
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WOREL - MILOW September 14, 1926 July 11, 2011 It is with sadness that Milow’s family advise you of his passing on July 11, 2011 at Trillium Lodge in Parksville. Milow’s wife was with him throughout his battle with Alzheimer’s and his family, too, shared in his care. Predeceased by his mother, father and one brother, Otto, Milow is survived by his wife, Janie, daughters Lezley Zwaal (Lee), Mary Worel (Richard Gamblin), Fran Kerbs (Lloyd) one son, Ralph Worel and a sister, Lillian Gierke, five very special grandchildren and several nieces and a nephew. An avid outdoors man, Milow, throughout his adult years, was able to enjoy Saskatchewan’s north country which he so loved. He was a lifetime member of the Historic Trails Canoe Club in Regina and his slide collection of the 60 canoe trips he had taken over the years numbers in the thousands. After his retirement from Imperial Oil in 1978, Milow was called upon by the Regina Public School Board to teach canoeing to the Grade 8 students and, as well, was approached by the YMCA to take youngsters canoeing in Saskatchewan. Milow never tired of the many requests he received to speak and give a slide presentation to the business community luncheons, the Central Library and Regina Museum of Natural History. Milow was involved with the Natural History Society of Saskatchewan and also spent many years volunteering at the Govan, Saskatchewan Bird Sanctuary. After moving to Parksville in 2004, Milow joined the Parksville Curling Club and looked forward to his weekly draws. Milow’s family appreciate his being so fortunate to be in the company of the helpful and caring gentlemen at the Club and we thank them. We convey, too, special thanks to Dr. Garth Loughead, Dr. Robert Love and all the staff and nurses at Trillium Lodge for the care and support Milow and I received. In accordance with Milow’s wishes, there will be no service and he will return to his beloved north country in Saskatchewan this summer.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother,
Helen Janet (Kilpatrick) ELLIS,
Oct. 22, 1925 - July 9, 2011. She passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital. Mom’s life was dedicated to her four children and yet always maintained a delightful and strong spirit throughout her remarkable life. She had a sweet and very peculiar way of endearing others to her and will always be remembered as “MAW”. Predeceased by her sister Marge, and twin brothers Douglas and Alfred. Survived by her children: Carol, Paul, Kathryn and Barbara, son-in-laws Kosto & Ed, daughter-in-law, Mojdeh, numerous nieces, nephews, plus two adoring grandsons, Kurt and Aaron. A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 591 Arbutus St., Qualicum Beach, B.C. on Saturday, July 23rd from 2 - 4 pm. All are welcome!
TINNEY, Lawrence December 13, 1940 – July 6, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence on July 6th, 2011, after battling with health issues for years, which he did with great fortitude. He was predeceased by his parents, Sam & Lily Tinney, stepsons, Michael & Kevin Beecroft, and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Valerie, son Shaun, granddaughters Kayla, Alanna & Deziree, sister Jeanette Tinney and extended family members. Lawrence entered the work force at the age of 14 most of that time spent in the logging industry, and upon retirement was working for McMillanBloedel Ltd., (now Weyhauser) at the Sproat Lake Division, Port Alberni. In better times he loved fishing, hunting, coaching Little League Baseball and was a great “Chef”. We’ll miss your fantastic spaghetti sauce and soups, Poppa! and you too. Cheerio for now, may you rest in peace! Many thanks to the ambulance attendants (great guys), aides, nurses and doctors at N.R.G.H. who took great care of Lawrence during his stay there. A celebration of life will take place at Nanoose Library Hall on Saturday, July 23rd, 2011 at 2:00pm. No flowers thank you, but if you so wish donations to either Moorecroft Regional Park, Nanoose Bay or the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
FALVAI, John John was born in Vecses, Hungary on July 26, 1923 and passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011. He was predeceased by his first wife Anna and two infant daughters in Hungary. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 40 years, Kathleen, his children, John Jr. (Ronnie), Matt (Anna), Mark (Joanne) and Kathleen (Chris), his step-children Debbie (Norm) and Steven (Noriko) and 18 adoring grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. John immigrated to Canada in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution and after learning to speak English, became a music teacher and eventual music store owner. He was a wonderful husband and father and was loved very dearly. There will be no formal service by request but a celebration of John’s life will be held in late July to allow for travel arrangements to be made by several members of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Oceanside Stroke Recovery, C/O Marie Randall-Treasurer, 399 Dorset Rd Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1H5. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
LADOUCEUR, Grant R. Feb. 18th 1951 – June 28th 2011
It is with great sadness that the loved ones of Grant R. Ladouceur share his passing. Grant was born in Nanaimo hospital in 1951 to Norbert and Elaine Ladouceur of Qualicum Bay, and spent all his living and working life in this close knit community. It was here that he met and married his beloved Sherry, his wife of 39 years, and raised his two sons. He enjoyed a distinguished 35 year career with DFO which was highlighted by his many years of involvement with local salmon enhancement projects, and his role as manager of Big Qualicum, Little Qualicum and Rosewall Creek Fish hatcheries. Grant had an enthusiastic love for the outdoors, and was an avid fisherman and hunter throughout his life. The planning and participation in many outdoor excursions were some of his happiest moments, as all who accompanied him will remember. Despite his best efforts, he left us too soon, following a seven week battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at the family home in Deep Bay surrounded by close family and views of the waters, which were the scenes of some of his greatest adventures. He is survived by his loving wife Sherry, sons Kevin and Keith, parents Norbert and Elaine, his sister Faye, as well as countless other family and friends -From those who loved him, we wish him farewell for now, and most importantly tight lines and straight shooting wherever he may be. In accordance with Grant’s wishes, there will be no service to observe his passing. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully asks that a donation be made in his memory to the local hospice society or Canadian Cancer Society.
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HAIR STYLIST WANTED. F/T or P/T available. Clientele not necessary. Please apply in person Chez Sabine Hair Salon, Parksville. Ask for Corrie (owner).
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P & R Truck Centre requires Full - Time Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic or Apprentice Mechanic for our Duncan location. Possession of an Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection ticket would be an asset. Excellent Wage & Benefit Package. Please e-mail resume to michele@prwstar.com or fax to 250-746-8064
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LAWN NEED Cutting? Pesky Weeds? No time? Call Leslie, (250)752-8806. WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, large dump. Pressure washing, Irrigation. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.
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TELEMARKETER required for Parksville/Qualicum Beach office. Please fax resume to 250-951-2129 or mail to PO Box 429, 152 South Alberni Hwy. Parksville, BC V9P 2G5
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“MAID IN SERVICE Cleaning” - Home/Office Cleaning,min 3 hrs please call Margit at 250240-9240.
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NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING IN LOCAL NEWSPAPER (SECTION 102 (4)) IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF
FRANK JOSEPH PALMIERE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the bankruptcy of Frank Joseph Palmiere occurred on the 11th day of July, 2011; and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on the 29th day of July, 2011 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the office of the Trustee, Smythe Ratcliffe Insolvency Inc., Suite 8C - 2220 Bowen Road, in the City of Nanaimo, in the Province of British Columbia.
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DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca
looking for a responsible person to deliver in your area! Anyone who is interested in making some extra cash and getting a little exercise at the same time is asked to call The News circulation at 248-4341, ext. 260. Routes are temporarily covered. We are looking for permanent carriers for these routes. CURRENT ROUTES AVAILABLE:
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4th Class Power Engineer with Journeyman Millwright ticket. This position is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and trouble shooting of the manufacturing and building equipment, including low pressure Boiler and Refrigeration equipment.
MOBILE PATROL Driver Required-FT/PT. Permanent. Footprints Security’s Parksville/Qualicum operation is currently seeking experienced mobile patrol drivers for fulltime or part-time work. Must have valid security and drivers licence. Email a resume to: hr@footprintssecurity.com or by fax to 250-756-9598.
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BUSY GM Dealership in Squamish has an immediate opening for a qualified GM Technician. Send resume to denise@greggardnergm.com
Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259
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EXPERIENCED counterperson required for busy Automotive and Industrial parts store. Competitive wage and benefit package. Friendly atmosphere. Fax resume to 250287-8933 or e-mail cres1986@telus.net.
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Job Posting Homeless Outreach Worker Oceanside - Parksville 18 hours per week This is a indeterminate leave replacement position for approximately 6 months possibly longer. Scope and Level Definition As part of an interdisciplinary team this position works to assist clients with mental, developmental, physical disabilities, and/or addictions to live successfully in the Oceanside/ Parksville Community by supporting the search for housing. This position must be able to work in a recovery-oriented way, focusing on strengths while considering barriers and maintain a balance between client needs and developing relationships with area landlords and service providers
1-877-741-1527 if outside Nanaimo An initiative of: Funded in whole part through the Canada-British An or initiative of: Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement
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Qualifications: • Diploma in Community Social Services • Driver’s Licence • Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe • Recovery-based education • Understanding of Concurrent Disorders (mental illness and addictions) • Recent related experience of two years or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience • Requires the use of a vehicle • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position • Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients • Ability to analyze and resolve problems • Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills • Advocacy Skills • Strong knowledge of the Oceanside Parksville Community Remuneration is an hourly wage ranging between $20.11 to $21.83 Please Reply with full resume to anne.hodge@cmha.bc.ca by July 20 2011.
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RETIRED COUPLE Relocating to Parksville Aug 17 seeking short term rental or house sitting. Dependable, refs. Call 1-250-265-3551.
OFFICE COMPLEX. 162 sq.ft. Washrooms, kitchen, parking. Immediate. (250)248-2295.
OCEANSIDE HOUSE and home for repairs maintenance and pressure washing. Pete, (250)927-2641. SMALL JOB Specialist. Experienced Contractor. At home or business. Small jobs a Specialty. Reasonable rates. Professional workmanship. Refs. Dave: 250-954-7877.
HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Ron 250757-2094 or 250-228-1320
HOME IMPROVEMENTS THE OUTDOOR BUILDER Decks - Fences - Sheds New or Repair Call Bob at 250-228-2895
PETS PET CARE SERVICES PAWS OF PARKSVILLE High quality dog grooming of all breeds and sizes. Calm, quiet environment PH: Jesse at 250-927-3776
PETS PUREBRED Golden Retriever puppies ready to go, 1st shots, vet checked. $800. (250)954-3416
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LANDSCAPING GB SERVICES. Your one stop Landscape Company. Design & installation. Decks - Fencing Walls - Pavers Water Features Irrigation. References. Senior Discounts. 250-390-3855.
MOVING & STORAGE 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.
RUBBISH REMOVAL YARD CLEANING & rubbish removal plus scrap car pickup. Call Paul 250-752-3198
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FRIENDLY FRANK WHIRLPOOL DEHUMIDIFIER, $90 obo. Call 250-9512270.
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3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188
RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1888-473-5407.
Urgent! Elegant 2 bdrm patio home in Qualicum. In an adult community, built-in single car garage, gas F/P, 5 appls, walk in closet off the master bdrm & private backyard. Maintenance free living, smoke free home. Occupancy immediately. Open to offers, reduced again to $309,000. Please contact Merril at 1-403-443-6028.
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. SCOTTY ELECTRIC Downrigger: $300., Dishwasher, $50. Call Oscar 250-752-2292 STEEL BUILDING Sale... Specials from $5 to $12/sq. ft. Great pricing on absolutely every model, width and length. Example: 30’W x 50’L x 16’H. now $10,500.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1800-668-5422.
GARAGE SALES NEAR COOMBS, 2210 Alberni Hwy, Fri (3pm-7pm) & Sat (8am-2pm), July 22 & 23. Antiques, early 1900’s mags and books, lamps, Cafe ware, depression glass, coca-cola memorabilia, pottery, jewelry.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ROLAND HP1 DIGITAL Piano. 88 keys, excellent condition. Asking $600. obo 250248-2269
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Breakers Fab Five to National swim event By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS
small team size? B.C. is currently the top province in country for swimming, so when you win three gold medals, that’s something.” The way the story goes another of the highlights of the weekend for Campbell came on the shores of Thetis Lake when Alex, 18, in her sixth season with the club, “won her very first medal as a Breaker in her final event, and you have to remember it’s a 5km swim and not a little dash down the block ... it was so great ... was in tears,” Campbell chuckled. The BCs were the second of three championship meets. The Breakers sent 18 swimmers to the Vancouver Island Regionals (VIRs) in Saanich June 10-12 and finished fourth in the team standings.
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THE BREAKERS FAB FIVE leave for the Nationals in Montreal this Sunday, but in the meantime they’re still scrambling to raise money for the trip. “We’re still short of funds — we’re digging deep,” said Campbell, “so if anyone has it in their heart to help these kids get to Montreal ...” Anyone in a position to help the Breakers can e-mail team manager Sandy Kokoszka at kokoszka@shaw.ca.
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wenty medals and two new provincial champions in three events. Oceanside’s Ravensong Aquatic Centre Breakers swim club set a high water mark down Island recently as they teamed up to take three gold medals, six silver and 11 bronze. One of the smallest teams in the mix, the Breakers sent 12 swimmers to Saanich Commonwealth Pool July 7-10 for the BC Long Course Championships, aka the AAAs. Maran Kokoszka finished first in her 200m Backstroke, and Megan Romkes grabbed double gold, touching the wall first in the finals of both her 100m and 200m Fly. Both Maran and Megan are now B.C. AAA champs in their respective events, and Megan became the fifth Breaker to qualify for the Canadian Age Group Nationals slated for Montreal in late July. The other four are Maran, Richelle Bruyckere, Haley Bennett and Laura Romkes. The AAAs featured 41 B.C. clubs as well as teams from the University of Alberta and the University of Laval in Quebec. Island Swimming, which is essentially three Island teams (Victoria Amateur Swim Club, the Tyee Swim Club and the Coho Swim Club ) that band together for big events such as Provincials and Nationals, finished first in the team standings. The Breakers also had three swimmers who medaled in the BC Open Water Championships — Richelle, and graduating swimmer Alex Rocheleau, both reeled in bronze medals, and Romkes silver — held July 11 at Thetis Lake. “We had medalists in each age group category,” said one proud assistant coach Gary Cheung. “All the kids exceeded my expectations. “The energy level was intense from the first moment we got to the pool — there was never a dull moment (and) it was great to be part of.” This is Cheung’s fourth season as assistant coach with the Breakers. Coach John Campbell is on leave and was supposed to be sailing to Hawaii at the time of the AAAs, but his self-steering broke barely out of the gate. Unable to repair it at sea, he had to return to the Island for parts, “and by the time they came my window became to short (to do the trip) because I told the team I’d be back by Oct. 1 ... I’ll
The Breakers’ Fab Five. From left to right, Richelle Bruyckere, coach Gary Cheung, Maran Kokoszka, Megan Romkes, Haley Bennett, and Laura Romkes/ do it when I retire in about five years,” he said. Campbell then drove down to the AAAs and brought his trademark high octane energy to the team while Gary ran with things as head coach. “He’s doing a great job,” Campbell said of his understudy, who will be leading the group of six at the Nationals. Asked his take on the AAAs, Campbell was proud as punch pointing out the 20 medals “was outstanding, absolutely outstanding,” he chucked. “I’m not sure if it’s a club high, I think it is, but if it isn’t, it’s right there ... we have sent more swimmers
(to the AAAs) but keep in mind we lost half our membership this year because of the pool closure.” The Breakers that stuck with it had to travel to Nanaimo to train from June 6, 2010, through to December 13, 2011, while Ravensong Aquatic Center got its big refit. ON THE STRENGTH of the Breakers’ showing at the AAAs, Swim BC has ranked the local club 14th out of 42 B.C. clubs “and we were the only small team in the top 20 — most of the teams in the 20 are clubs that have between 100 and 250 swim-
mers — we have 32,” pointed out Campbell. Swim BC also launched another ranking this year based on Points Per Swimmer, and in that one the Breakers were ranked sixth. “It’s an honour,” the dedicated coach said of the rankings, “especially in light of the year we’ve had — with very little funds due to lack of membership due to pool closure ... we’re a pretty potent group and adversity always brings out the best in us. I mean we had so many highlights at the AAAs, but three provincial champions taking into consideration our
RAC Breakers’ head coach John Campbell and graduating swimmer Alex Rocheleau share a moment away from the pool. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Special kind of team QUALICUM BEACH — That the Breakers continue to put the area on the speed swimming map has a lot to do with the man at the helm, and a local mom wants people to know it. SEE
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By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS How sweet it is. Parksville’s Quality Foods Royals still have some makeup games to play this week, but two big wins against the league’s second place team on Saturday secured them the baseball club’s first home playoff series in its 17 year history. The Royals were on the Mainland last weekend looking to get in five games and close out their BCPBL 48-game regular season. The Royals began the week in Victoria last Thursday with a 3-1 loss to the Eagles missing six starters. Saturday’s double header against the Vancouver Cannons and a make up game against the North Delta Blue Jays, was a
wash. “It poured all day,” Royals’ skipper Dave Wallace said Monday. “Unplayable field.” On Sunday in Coquitlam, the Royals swept the Reds 4-0 and 3-2 in 11 innings. “Coquitlam did an outstanding job getting their field ready,” said Wallace, pointing out, “they spent five hours working on it ...57 shop vac buckets of water they took off that field, over 500 gallons of water, and the field was quite playable. They did a great job.” Royals’ ace Clayton Isherwood picked up his sixth straight win on the hill in game one, pitching a complete game threehitter with five strikeouts and improve his league-leading ERA to a ridiculous 0.79. The pinstripes scored all four of their
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The Parksville Royals swept Coquitlam on the weekend. After a few makeup games, it’s on to the playoffs. runs in a fifth inning uprising. Mackenzie Parlow drove in two runners and Jordan Dugray had an RBI single. In game two, the Reds got one across in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie the game 1-1 and force extras. Starting pitcher Mitch Powelson deserved a better fate as his teammates turned in a seasonhigh eight errors behind him. “He pitched
extremely well. He pitched out of jams ...” said Wallace. Marcus Drewry pitched four innings in relief to pick up the win. Offensively, Junior Royal call-up Nic Wassbauer stroked a two out single to get on. Devon Heard scored him next at bat with a double, but Coquitlam tied it up in the bottom of the ninth with an unearned run. The Royals won it in the 11th when Was-
sbauer, playing his first game in the PBL and platooned at DH, walked, then scored the winning run off a double off the bat of another Jr. call up, Nic Annau. Drewry shut down the side in the bottom of the inning — two strikeouts and a high deep fly ball to centre field — to nail down the win. “It was an impor-
tant win; they both were,” said Wallace. What makes the sweep even more impressive is that the Reds were gunning for the sweep and a shot at first overall. As of Monday morning, nine of the league’s 13 teams still had games to play, but whatever happens, Nanaimo finishes first overall, Coquitlam second, and the Royals
can finish no worse than fourth. The Royals will get their three makeup games in sometime this week. The BCPBL playoffs get underway Saturday. That series is a best of three against an opponent yet to be determined, with two games on Saturday and game three if necessary Sunday at Springwood Park.
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Results from the Breakers AAA event • RAC Breakers swim club’s 2011 BC AAA Long Course Provincial Championships results: Megan Romkes (11) 11 year old 100 Fly - Provincial Champion (1:13.29) 11 year old 200 Fly - Provincial Champion (2:42.61), which also qualify her for Age Group National 11 year old 400 Individual Medley - Silver (5:47.27) Haley Bennett (11) 11 year old 100 Fly - Bronze (1:16.52) 11 year old 800 FR - Bronze (10:37.37) 11 year old 200 Fly - Bronze (2:54.95) 11 year old 200 Individual Medley - Bronze (2:48.54) 11 year old 400 Individual Medley - Bronze (5:56.24)
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Beatty seventh at World Masters track championship Two local runners may have been small fish in a big pond, but they were certainly in their element at the 2011World Masters Track and Field Championships. Making the recent trip to Sacramento, California representing the Oceanside Running Club Association were long-time ORCAs Heather Beatty and Laurie Ritchie. Heather was competing in the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 55-59 age groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8K Cross Country event, and placed seventh out of a field of 31. The temperature was in the low 90s, she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and it was a very hilly course ... I was pleased with my result.
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ORCA veteran Heather Beatty rounds a pylon during the 2011 World Masters Track and Field Championships in Sacramento.
It was her first time competing at the Worlds, and the biggest event sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever been part of. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Four thousand people from all over the world ... it was a really big event; it was amazing,â&#x20AC;? Heather said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just got home a half an hour ago.â&#x20AC;? The World Championships are open to anyone over the age of 35, and there were about 300 Canadians in the mix. Held every two years, the next event is the 2013 World Championships in Brazil. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thinking about it,â&#x20AC;? she chuckled when asked if sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be competing in that one. Heather has been running with Team ORCA since its inception in the early â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s.
The World Championships, she says, was â&#x20AC;&#x153;an amazing place to be. The fitness level was so high ... it was fun to watch.â&#x20AC;? Watching legendary runner Zola Budd finish the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 35-54 CC race, she said â&#x20AC;&#x153;was amazing.â&#x20AC;? Good friend and ORCA teammate Laurie made it to the semifinal in her 100m Sprint event (Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50-54), ran a great semi-final, but did not advance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was ecstatic just to have made it through the first round. That was her first 100m in 21 years, so she did awesome.â&#x20AC;? UP NEXT Heather gets a few days off, then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right back into training for the 8k half-marathon in Victoria in October.
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Fun times at the pool show what kind of team Campbell runs here RAC Breakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; head coach John Campbell, 58, just wrapped up his 11th season with the local
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of his way to be part of their lives, and not just the swimming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Alex was doing her 400, her last swim of her life in the pool (as a Breaker), she was giving it her all but she was in last place, and John was cheering her on. He was okay that she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t first, second, third or fourth, and he was giving her the A OK sign. I was there, and that really got me,â&#x20AC;? said Sue, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;as much as heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whistling and cheering her on, he was so just so proud of her for being in that race. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about winning, it was about being a coach that has compassion and admiration, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s huge.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m probably one of the more animated coaches in the country,â&#x20AC;? Campbell conceded when asked about
his coaching style. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very exciting sport and I love to watch kids excel, and you know when you look at our bench, we always seem to be having the most fun, too.â&#x20AC;? Further to our story on the Breakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; results from the BC Long Course and Open Water Championships, Susan explained how Alex â&#x20AC;&#x153;swam her butt off,â&#x20AC;? to catch up to teammate Lindsey Romkes during the 5K open water swim, and the two friends and teammates swam the final lap side by side, with Lindsey easing off the gas at the finish line so that her teammate could cap off her career with a bronze medal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And that right there speaks volumes about what kind of team (the Breakers) are,â&#x20AC;? said Sue.
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OTFC standouts. Back, from left: Brycen Dorsay, Thomas Oxland, Peter Oxland, Taylor Chestnut, Jenn Erickson. Front: Serena Woolnough, Alena Woolnough, Makayla Hoey, Alycia Butterworth, Olivia Williams. and longtime OTFC standout Thomas Riva was also selected to go to Winnipeg as part of Team BC, and missed the national team by one spot. Now living in Victoria and running for UVic, Thomas just ran a 1:50.9 in the 800m at the Harry Jerome Meet on Canada Day, and is ranked second in Canada for his age. In other news, OTFC spark-plug Makayla Hoey, 12, just won the B.C. Pentathlon Championships in Surrey last weekend for the fourth straight
year. She earned a personal best 2,898 points to claim the all-time B.C. record for 12 year old girls. Pentathlon is comprised of 800m run, shotput, long jump, high jump, and 80m hurdles. All events are run on the same day. “It was great ... my 800 was the best all year,” Makayla said trackside at Ballenas Secondary School Wednesday of her winning time of 2 minutes, 28.44 seconds. “That’s an amazing point total,” mar-
velled Kim. The club as a whole, she said, “had a great season with over 100 kids registered again this year. “ The club will know later this summer how it did in the club championship awards. “These kids are all fabulous kids,” Kim said. “They give a hundred plus per cent all the time, and for us as coaches, they’re just such a pleasure to spend time with because they’re so dedicated and motivated.”
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“Oh my goodness, we have had a busy track and field season, with still lots of excitement to come.” Oceanside Track and Field coach Kim Longmuir was in a great mood when THE NEWS caught up with her recently, and for good reason, as the local club has been busy training and mining more medals this summer; setting records, and ramping up for more. OTFC’s Brycen Dorsay, ‘the twins’ Thomas and Peter Oxland, Daniel Stewart, Kabir Bellerose, Taylor Chestnut, Jenn Erickson, Bassett sisters Miryam, Hannah, and Rebecca, and Tkia King, were at the Midget/Youth Provincials (for athletes 14 and over) recently. Some of the OTFC athletes are hoping to make Team BC bound for the Royal Canadian Legion nationals in Ottawa in August. The Oxland twins and Miryam Bassett, says Longmuir, “all have a very good chance to make that team. The criteria is very stiff. They have to win (their event) and they have to run under the B.C. standard in order to make the team, the B.C. standard is the hardest of all the provinces. Basically B.C. will only send kids who they think will have a chance to medal at nationals, so it becomes a very elite team.” OTFC coaches Randy and Kim Longmuir continue to be recognized for their contributions to the sport as they have been selected to help coach Team BC in Ottawa. OTFC also has a strong group of athletes — Makayla Hoey, Serena and Alena Woolnough, Olivia Williams, Sunil and Kintan Rasaiah — heading to the JD (junior development for ages 9-13) Championships in Kamloops July 22-24. Kwalikum Secondary School grad
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