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GETTING DOWN FOR PEACE

Jessie Everson from the K’omoks First Nation and a member of the Kumugwe Dancers, performs the Peace Dance, or Tlasala, during Tuesday’s blessing of the land ceremony in Deep Bay. The area is the site of a proposed $100 million residential and RV development. See page A22 for details. STEVEN HEYWOOD PHOTO

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CPR trail battle only beginning

Woman arrested in murder-for-hire bid Details continue to evolve after a 40-year-old Parksville man accused his ex-wife of trying to hire two other men to kill him. A 46-year-old Parksville woman was arrested Aug. 27 after police investigated claims she was part of an alleged plot

Hikers laced up their hiking boots and hit the trail on the weekend for a walk up the historic CPR trail up Mount Arrowsmth to see for themselves the area designated for imminent logging.

to have her estranged husband killed. The woman appeared in court in Nanaimo this week, accused of trying to hire someone to murder her ex, and is also accused of uttering threats. She is currently out on bail.

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Schools to open Sept. 6 as strike looms District 69 (Qualicum) schools will open as normal as the province vows to prevent a full-scale strike

After six months of failed negotiations, B.C. teachers served 72-hour strike notice to take affect next week when students head back to school September 6. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s (BCTF) “phase one” job action is “teach only,” eliminating day-today administrative duties like filling out forms, meeting with administrators, supervising playgrounds, writing report cards and collecting money for school fees, which local representative Debbie Morran said takes up an increasing portion of teacher’s time. “This will take a lot of things off teachers’ shoulders, make teaching a pleasure again,” said Morran, new president of the Mount Arrowsmith Teacher’s Association. “The start of the school year is extremely heavy on administrative tasks.” The BCTF said teachers will continue to support sports and extracurricular activities. School District 69 (Qualicum) superintendent Jim Ansell confirmed that classes will start this week as expected and students

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Debbie Morran, Mount Arrowsmith Teachers’ Association president, said teachers are ﬁghting for class sizes, local bargaining and improved salaries and beneﬁts. shouldn’t notice many changes or impact. He said the district has been working closely with MATA to ensure a smooth start to the school year and at most there may be minor adjustments around things like safe supervision. The union and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) have held over 30 bargaining sessions since March and the teachers’ contract expired June 30, but both sides have expressed frustration and skepticism over a lack of progress. The BCTF is looking for improved class size and composition rules since a Supreme Court decision in

April that Liberal legislation stripping class-size and composition clauses are unconstitutional. The union is also looking for a salary increase, a return to more local bargaining, and improved benefits, which Morran said haven’t changed in 15 years. BCTF president Susan Lambert said that despite the high cost of living, B.C. teachers salaries have dropped from leading the country to eighth. The provincial government meanwhile is pursuing a two-year “net-zero mandate” that requires any public service budget increases to be offset by

other cuts. Morran said they are calling it a “sub-zero” policy since any improvements in one area would mean taking away from another. “Government continues to come empty-handed to the table, persisting with their sub-zero mandate,” said Lambert in a press release. “Government spending decisions are a question of priorities, and we believe children should be the number one priority,” On Tuesday, minister of education George Abbott said they would step in to end any full strike by teachers. “Whether it will culminate in a complete withdrawal of services, or a strike, I guess remains to be seen,” he said at a press conference Wednesday. “But one need only to look at history to know that there have been numerous occasions in recent decades where these withdrawals have resulted in what is termed a legislated solution.” “And, obviously, no government in British Columbia will stand aside and let schools be closed for a protracted period of time.” Morran said, “It’s really

disappointing the minister would take that action in the midst of negotiations. We’re trying to keep negotiating in good faith, but it’s not going very well.” Neither Morran or Lambert would speculate on timelines or further strike action and pointed out any escalation would require a vote by the provincial membership and a ruling by the Labour Relations Board since schools are designated an essential service. Both sides have agreed to meet at least through Friday. Ansell said the district will be sending detailed newsletters home with students on Tuesday, the latest news will be posted on their website (www. sd69.bc.ca) and parents can always contact the district with concerns.

SCHOOL DAZE Classes for District 69 students in Grade 9 and below start Tues., Sept. 6 — one hour later than usual and end one hour earlier. Ballenas and Kwalikum Secondary Grade 10 to 12 students start Sept. 7.

Woman accused of murder-for-hire plot By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER

A Parksville woman was arrested Saturday, August 27 in relation to an alleged plot to hire people to kill her husband. Suzanne Brendeland, 46, appeared in B.C. Provincial Court Monday facing two counts of counselling an offence and uttering threats. Brendeland was re-

leased on bail Monday, although a publication ban prevents any reporting on the bail hearing details. The charges stem from an August 23 report to police by her 40-year-old estranged husband, Randy Brendeland, who said he believed his wife was trying to hire people to kill him. A police investigation into the claim turned

up two local men who lating over that period. The estranged couple confirmed they were approached by a woman who filed divorce papers in family court in July. tried to hire This story was them to kill Randy Brendeher husband. land works as a [online ﬁrst Neither of the fitness instructor, men reportedly Suzanne www.pqbnews.com while accepted the Brendeland has alleged offer. worked until Police said the couple recently at a moving and storage company. separated just over one year ago and their disputes The Brendelands, who appear to have been escamoved to Vancouver Island

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BRENDA GOUGH ... steps in to cover a maternity leave at THE NEWS BRENDA GOUGH IS ON THE BEAT PARKSVILLE — Next week, longtime NEWS contributing writer Brenda Gough takes over the local arts, entertainment, community and rural areas beat. Brenda takes on the job as THE NEWS’ Lissa Alexander takes 10 months of maternity leave. Readers with news tips, events to promote and activities coming up can contact Brenda at 250-248-2545, ext. 216, or by e-mail at reporter@pqbnews. com. THE NEWS welcomes Brenda aboard and wishes Lissa good luck and good health as she welcomes her second child.

THE EDITOR IS AWAY NEWS assistant editor Neil Horner steps into the big chair this month, as editor Steven Heywood takes the month off. So, take it easy on Neil, he’s a gentle soul.

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NEWS Mt. Arrowsmith trails threatened: Rothermel Logging plans near the 100-year-old CPR Trail have local mountaineers, environmentalists worried for the outcome

Hikers laced up their hiking boots and hit the trail on the weekend for a walk up the historic CPR trail up Mount Arrowsmth to see for themselves the area designated for imminent logging. The hike, organized by the Western Canada Wilderness Committee and Federation of Mountain Clubs of B.C. saw dozens of hikers from communities around the area chuff their way to the top of the local landmark to determine the extent of damage to the trail and surrounding forest that could be caused by logging by Island Timberlands. Coverage of this story started last Tuesday in THE NEWS. The hike was led by local guide Federation of Mountain Clubs member Peter Rothermel. who called the trail a national treasure. “The Old Arrowsmith Trail is 100 years old and is arguably the oldest footpath in current use on Vancouver Island,” he said. “Past owners of the lands that it passes through have respected what a treasure it is and with handshake agreements, have

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Peter Rothermel shows one of the ribbons showing a future road location on Mt. Arrowsmith. generally left it alone. In my mind, it’s a national treasure.” The purpose of the hike, Rothermel said, was to determine what, if any, damage was likely to happen to the trail, should plans by Island Timberlands to log in the area come to fruition. The news, he continued, does not look good.

“Island Timberlands is proposing to have roads cross both the CPR and Lookout trails, with talk of visual buffers and a bridge over the trail, so as not to even disturb the path,” Rothermel said. “My thoughts are that Island Timberlands is set to destroy this trail.”

Biggemann may not run Health issues could end Area F director’s tenure By LISSA ALEXANDER NEWS REPORTER Director of Area F (Coombs, Hilliers, Errington) Lou Biggemann didn’t want to rule out running in the next regional government elections this November, but he said it would be unlikely. “Right now I don’t think I will be (running),” he said. Biggemann said he has been a director

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with, namely with his back and legs. Some of the challenges he’s pleased to have worked on include building inspections going through, the completion of the Arrowmsith Activity Centre in Coombs, the RDN’s acquisition of the Whiskey Creek Water Service, the widening of the highway near the Whiskey Creek Store and the construction at Church Rd. and Highway 4A, he said.

Rothermel said there are two roads marked on a map that parallel the trail on both sides of McBey Creek. “As well, only 10 or 15 metres off and paralleling the trail were many trees marked in blue paint, indicating a falling line,” he said. “If those plans come to frui-

tion, the trail will not only be visually impacted, but the resulting windfall will guarantee that there will be decades of heavy trail maintenance needed.” Annette Tanner, the head of the Western Canada Wilderness Committee’s Mid Island chapter, said her group plans to hold another hike in future and give a slideshow presentation at a public meeting, to be scheduled at a later date. Her husband, former Qualicum Beach councillor Scott Tanner, said he was disturbed by what he saw. “I am disappointed that an offshore logging company would put profits before local community values,” he said. “It is very sad to see the lack of respect for such an historic hiking area here on Vancouver Island.” Morgan Kennah, manager of sustainable timberlands and community affairs for Island Timberlands, said the company is doing what it can to minimize the impact. “We are working with stakeholders to discuss outcomes that give a positive result,” she said. news@pqbnews.com

Fence mulled for Craig Bay BY STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR The recent closure of a small fire pit area near a First Nations burial site at Craig Bay has given rise to rumours of large-scale fencing around the waterfront property. In early August, the archaeology branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations ordered a small fire pit shut down, due to its proximity to the remains of ancestors from the Nanoose First Nation. The remains of 102 people from approximately 147 graves were dug up by construction crews in 1994, leading to court challenges and the eventual purchase of the land by the province as a park. Some remains were reburied on the grounds of Craig Bay in a ceremony in May of this year. After the fire pit was closed, ministry officials and MLA Ron Cantelon met with Craig Bay residents. Ministry spokesperson Cheekwan Ho told THE NEWS they heard people’s concerns The closed ﬁre pit at Craig Bay. at that time about fencing around the fire pit and burial site STEVEN HEYWOOD PHOTO areas. SEE PUBLIC USE ON A6

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Public use should continue She added there have been discussions with Nanoose First Nation Chief David Bob as well, characterizing the relationship between the parties as anything but sour. The closure of the fire pit, Ho said, was out of respect to the midden (burial site) nearby. Fencing it off to protect it from widespread pubic use of the area, she continued, is one option being considered. Any fence, she added, would not be large or cover a widespread amount of the province-owned land.

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Clark to wait until spring 2013 to seek mandate By TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS Premier Christy Clark has ended months of speculation, announcing she will wait until the scheduled date of May 2013 to face the voters in a general election. Since winning the B.C. Liberal leadership vote in February, Clark has questioned whether she has a sufficient mandate to govern until the election date specified in provincial law. She reversed that position in interviews with selected Vancouver media outlets Wednesday. Clark denied that the defeat of the harmonized sales tax or party polling changed her mind. In various interviews, she

emphasized the instability of the world economy and the lack of a public appetite for another election this year. NDP leader Adrian Dix said the government’s unpopularity after the two-year HST furore and its lack of new ideas are the reason for the reversal. After being sworn in as premier, Clark appointed an election readiness committee chaired by cabinet minister Rich Coleman and Brad Bennett, son of former premier Bill Bennett. Election preparations recently cost Clark a cabinet minister, as Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner stepped down as attorney-general in August, citing the pressure to name a campaign team for a possible fall election.

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Time to move on to governance after the HST referendum By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Ron Cantelon says he’s relieved the voters won’t be going to the polls for an early election — but it’s not because he’s afraid to face the voters. Rather, he said, Premier Christy Clark’s announcement Wednesday

that voters won’t go to the polls until May of 2013 gives his party an opportunity to do what they were elected to do — govern the province of B.C. “I’m certainly relieved,” he said. “It’s clear that the message is ‘lets get back to work. Let’s get governing.” Cantelon said he’s

relieved that the government can finally get beyond the HST issue and get down to creating economic opportunities for the people of the province. “The HST has preoccupied us for too long,” he said. “We need to get the health care centre moving and we’re very close to a

final announcement — within a couple of weeks. We need to get back to the basics of governing the province. Rather than have an election and throw the question of who is going to win up in the air, we need to govern.” With the world teetering on the verge of another possible reces-

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When Parksville’s acting mayor Chris Burger flew his wife to Forks, Washington in a small plane recently, he was promptly arrested for theft. Fortunately the arresting officer had a big smile as he did it and a chuckling Forks Lions Club member was giving him a tour of city hall and the police station at the time. “Apparently Lions clubs have a thing where they swipe each other’s stuff,” Burger said, and the Forks club was looking to get a banner back that had allegedly been taken by a Vancouver Island club during a conference. “Mayor Burger from the city of Parksville stopped by Forks today for a visit.

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well fed. We really do enjoy Mayor Burger and he is a stand up guy for helping us find our banner.” Unfortunately for Burger the Canadian clubs didn’t feel it was a fair trade and

replied: “Sorry Mayor Burger, you will have to be put on ice for a bit till someone fesses up over here in Canada! Enjoy your stay and we do hope the Forks Club treats you real nice!” “I have to say I was a little disappointed by the response,” Burger said with a chuckle about the incident that wrapped up within half an hour and was meant as a local publicity event. “Luckily I was able to resist their enhanced interroga-

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ome November, you will be asked to decide who you want to run our communities — and already the political slings and arrows are starting to fly. As usual, the majority of them are confined to Qualicum Beach, but watch out Parksville after the Labour Day long weekend — expect to see some old names make a return. Volatility rasing its head in Qualicum Beach so early is not surprising, considering recent electoral history and a population very involved in the political process in the community. In both Parksville and Qualicum Beach, we will face turnover at the municipal level — and fierce battles for the seats of the school board This fall has the of trustees, as parents upset over the potential loss of their high school try to prevent that potential to be from happening. the most In Qualicum Beach, the potential closure of interesting its only high school has sent ripples through the political community, and has become a election in years rallying cry for those who think significant change — especially change at the town council table — is needed. However, change at what cost? That unanswered question is not popular in Qualicum Beach and has led to the status quo for at least the last eight years. Most people would say that hasn’t been a bad thing and many of the issues being bandied about today aren’t because of any political policy, but more so due to demographics and perhaps a little frustration. This fall has the potential to be the most interesting election in years — and possibly the most frustrating, as we will have to wade through a lot of rhetoric to get real answers on more than just the hot button issues. THE NEWS plans on being front-and-centre in getting the answers we — editorial by Steven Heywood need — even if some people don’t like them.

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very day of our lives matter. The days when we’re old count just as much as the ones when we’re young. Because each day is an opportunity for hope. Consider Albert. He wanted to be a singer. Critics described his early performances as “painful.” But Albert worked hard polishing his style and by his late twenties became quite a success. Unfortunately, popularity is a cruel mistress. In his thirties, Albert’s career careened downwards to a nadir seldom seen in showbiz history. Wracked by scandal, he was fired from his radio show, his movie contract cancelled and his concerts unattended. It seemed his career was over. Many people would have given up. But not Albert. Desperate for work, he offered to take on a small movie role for free. Quite

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a comedown for a former star. Surprisingly, that part won him an Academy Award. In case you haven’t guessed by now, the movie was From Here To Eternity and the washed up star — Francis Albert Sinatra. Frank went on to become one of the most popular singers of the 20th century. But only because he wouldn’t quit. If anyone ever had a right to give up it was Harry. Despite being a nice guy, Harry’s list of failures made him the very definition of a loser: He dropped out of college, made a series of disastrous investments and couldn’t even make a living on the family farm. Finally, in 1917, he entered the First World War. He seemed an unlikely soldier, but he was

disciplined. He was soon promoted to captain and decorated for heroism. After the war, filled with newfound confidence, he gave business another try. And fell flat on By Ray his face! Lesser men Smit would have despaired. Not Harry. He kept on trying. When he was nearing forty, his friend Jim Pendergast convinced him to try his hand at politics. Harry won his first election and became the commissioner of Jackson County, Missouri. He had quite a knack for government and eventually became a senator. In 1945, following the sudden death of FDR, Harry reached the pinnacle of public service. In case you haven’t guessed by now, Harry’s full name was

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Harry S. Truman. And he became the 33rd president of the United States. But only because he wouldn’t quit. Finally, let’s consider a young ballplayer named Larry. He hoped for a career in the major leagues but was a dreadful fielder. Larry worked hard on the defensive side of his game and soon got the call to the big leagues. Despite his sunny disposition and unswerving kindness, he was a target. You see, Larry was an unattractive young man. Players would do ape impressions every time he came up to bat. Others ridiculed his penchant for malapropisms. A lesser man would have been devastated. Not Larry. A devout Catholic, he turned the other cheek with a good-humoured style that became his trademark. In case you haven’t guessed by now, you probably know Larry better by his nickname —

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Yogi. In the end, Yogi Berra had quite a career. Twenty-one Pennants, ten World Series championships, eighteen All-Star selections and membership in the Hall of Fame. It all happened because he wouldn’t quit. As for Yogi’s malapropisms, they’re part of our everyday lexicon: “When you come to the fork in the road, take it.” “It’s déjà vu all over again.” “Always go to other people’s funerals, or they won’t go to yours.” No matter what difficulties we face, there’s always hope if we don’t quit. As the old axiom states, “when God closes a door, he opens a window.” Or, in the comforting wisdom of the book of Romans, “All things work to good for those that love God.” As Yogi once said, “It ain’t over, ‘till it’s over.” Wise words.

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Enough with the fear mongering

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Enough of the political fear mongering about growth. The political game has proven to be easier to win if you paint your opposition as someone out to destroy a community that we all love. In fact, you can run your campaign bashing the other guy and lying about them and not even tell voters how you are going to add value yourself. We all move to Qualicum Beach because we have chosen to live in a small town â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one with ambiance, character and until a few years ago, lots of positive energy. Now of course, as a result of fear mongering, we are told by local media that we are a community divided into pro and anti development. I believe that has never been the case and is not the case now. Some people in town worry about the long term future of this community if we do not manage growth. These are the ones who have been labelled pro-development â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The ones Frank Horner (THE NEWS, Aug. 26) tells us want to create a mini-Nanaimo. These are the folks who created the Qualicum Beach we have today. We still have vacant properties that owners can build on. What goes on them and the ones that are redeveloped to meet current and future needs is all part of managed growth. We have to be able to adapt as a community if we want to regain our vibrancy, have a sustainable economic base and be more than Pleasantville, an oasis for rich seniors where you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even put up garage sale signs. We have many decisions to make as a community in the future and it will be important that community dialogue and real listening on the part of elected officials is at the forefront as we work to solve community problems such as KSS, loss of tourism properties, housing for aging seniors and more. I want to live in a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;realâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; small town that includes families and a cross section of ages and incomes. That was the community we

hereas the recent HST referendum passed with a resounding majority why do I persist in questioning success of this democratic process? When the mile-wide smile of the failed political optimist is more convincing than the sober revelation of the facts by the tax expert, it is time to consider what may lie ahead for British Columbia residents politically and electorally. Our democratic leadership is elected by a diverse electorate. Historically leadership is reviewed and renewed via an election at the timing whim of the reigning elected leader, in spite of recent statute. All the representatives from among us are now facing one more obstacle to providing good government in a timely fashion: successful petitioners who risk but nil except taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; money. After having debated and enacted legislative issues via our traditional democratic ways, this further legislatively enabled tailoring questions the value of our whole process of parliamentary representation as it is now ingrained into our society. Sound legislation was passed by a majority of the serving elected who, when called by a few of the affected, whom have no personal responsibilities nor accountability on the issue, then failed to defend their prior best judgment, yet claimed their recompense in full. One lesson to be learned from this exercise of developing and arrogantly enacting their most efficient tax policy collectively is; how and where do taxpayers find 85 sagacious, electable minds within B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s borders, of which a minimum of 43 must form a consensus to legislate democratically on all provincial issues political?

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thought we moved to 12 years ago vs. a gated seniors complex that we run the risk of becoming â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one where getting re-elected is more important than acknowledging we have challenges to work on.

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Federal NDP must now change The NDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tragic loss of its leader, and the fact that one sixth of all MPs in Parliament are now Quebec NDP, raise profound issues which are going to have to be dragged out from under the mat where they have been swept for years. The party above all has to come

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Some things are certain â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the ludicrous distortions in our electoral system; the massive private donations which buy party policies; above all the unquestioned commitment to privatized debt funding for governments at stupendous and rising cost to the country â&#x20AC;&#x201D; these are unsustainable, and it is increasingly obvious. Such predominantly Liberal/ Conservative policies have not changed in 30 years and show no sign of changing now. To pull meaning from Mr. Laytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss, this is a golden chance to put right our desperately bent funding processes for parties and governments, and give real meaning to the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;electoral choiceâ&#x20AC;? which is simply absent today.

Russ Vinden Errington

Smart meters have their valid uses Sometimes you have to be the devils advocate to stimulate thought. I find it interesting to see what response one gets. We have seen reports of bills doubling and they are probably true. The reason though is not smart meters changing consumption but because of different rates for different times of the day. The old meters could not correlate the meter reading and the time. New Smart Meters can, reflecting the time, usage and rate for that particular time frame. Running your air conditioner under the old flat rate in Palm Springs did not reflect itsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; consumption at peak periods during the heat of the day, when most brownouts occur. Rates are higher at these peak periods and hence your bill is higher. One should be more concerned about variable rates for different time periods. In respect to radiation from smart meters, I have not seen any hard data that shows they are any more dangerous to human health than say a cell phone or Wi-fi. I am, however, still looking. For those of you who are looking out of concern or interest check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Smart_meter and look around the world at what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing.

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out with distinct and major alternatives to the other parties, which it has so far signally failed to do. I speak as a reluctant ex-member. As a direct result, it has languished in distant third position, managing small increases across the country last May â&#x20AC;&#x201D; until the Quebec results rolled in, and we found the Bloc had disappeared and almost all their support had transferred to the NDP. Explanations for this phenomenon are scarce and iffy, and it is unlikely to be repeated as it seemed heavily dependent on Jack Laytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique touch. So to prevent its dissipation in provincial rivalries and internecine squabbles, the party must offer distinctly different ideas, not marginal variations, and concentrate on them at all costs.

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he Friends of Strathcona Park have pleted. hired a Vancouver law firm to preWe had the volunteers, the tools, and we could pare a legal challenge against govhave easily completed the trail, but we weren’t ernment efforts to give commercial permitted to close the final gap. rights in Strathcona Park to a private Why? resort on the edge of the park. The resort operFor some reason, the government doesn’t ates a dude ranch for the wealthy on the west want our low impact, no cost volunteer trail coast of Vancouver Island. The government has completed. approved the permit, but has yet to sign it. Meanwhile they’re poised to sign a park use By Karl The process of granting a park use permit to permit allowing a damaging commercial operaStevenson tion to use the Bedwell Valley, almost into the the resort was begun by the Campbell government against the guidelines of the Strathcona centre of Strathcona Park, for its own private Park Master Plan, against the recommendapurposes. tions of the Strathcona Park Public Advisory The Campbell government bulldozed public Committee, and against the stated wishes of an wishes in many ways and they were very good overwhelming majority (around 90 per cent) of at it, but the HST debacle was the straw which citizens who attended public consultation meet- The process of finally broke the camel’s back. ings. Exit Gordon Campbell. granting a park Our lawyers believe there are serious legal Unfortunately, we’re left with many of his flaws in the government process which has put legacies, one of them being the damage which is use permit to Strathcona under threat of damage by a high about to occur in Strathcona Park if the Christy the resort was impact commercial operation. Legal proceedClark government signs the park use permit. begun by the ings will begin against the government if and Parks are not commercial enterprises, and when they sign the permit allowing the resort their purpose isn’t to serve the economic wishes Campbell into the park. of private interests. Although it’s true that government On other fronts, the Friends of Strathcona Strathcona has suffered terribly from commerhave been working to build a trail in the area cial damage in the last 100 years, we don’t need to under threat, (the Bedwell Valley) hoping that a allow the process to go on for the next 100. low impact trail will stave off the apparent wish Thanks very much to the volunteers who of government to grant privileges in the park to worked very hard this year, and for the preceding KARL STEVENSON two years, on the Bedwell Centennial Trail with a private operation which has dreams of buildFriends of ing a high impact commercial trail for wealthy hopes of stopping the government from allowing Strathcona Park clients in the Bedwell Valley. commercial damage in the Bedwell Valley. For the last three years, the Friends of For whatever reasons, the government didn’t Strathcona have been working with volunteers allow us to brush out the last little bit of trail to build the Bedwell Centennial Trail, a beautiful low impact this year, but the trail is now almost complete, and it’s well trail which won’t cost the public a penny. marked and easy to follow for its entire length, all the way The route follows the Bedwell River from source to from Bedwell Lake to Bedwell Inlet. mouth, and will allow hikers to walk from the east side Thanks very much also to all those who contributed to of Vancouver Island to the West Coast near Tofino. The the very successful Strathcona Wilderness Festival, and to Friends intended to complete the trail for Strathcona’s all those who attended and showed their support for Strath100th birthday this year, but the government wouldn’t give cona, B.C.’s oldest provincial park. Karl Stevenson is a member of Friends of Strathcona Park. permission to brush out one last very short section in the He lives in Royston, B.C. middle, and won’t allow us to say the trail has been com-

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The taxation year 2012 for the estimated amount of taxes shown: Lots 2 and 3, Plan 3414, District Lot 101A, Newcastle Land District; 2945/49 Island Highway West (Welch Park) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $13,978 2013 - $14,468 2014 - $14,974 Lot 6, Block 10, Plan 1894, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 211 Fern Road West (Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach – Sunrise) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $3,250 2013 - $3,363 2014 - $3,481 Lot 1, Plan 27288, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 250 First Avenue West (Kiwanis Housing) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $8,815 2013 - $9,124 2014 - $9,443 Lot A, Plan 8548, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 110 Second Avenue West (Village Theatre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $5,500 2013 – $5,692 2014 - $5,891 Portion of District Lot 101 & 101A, Newcastle Land District, SW PT NE of PL3868; SW PT NE of PL3868; REM SW PT; PT SW of RD; NE PT SW of RD; 2711 Island Highway West (Tourist Bureau) Estimated taxes for the following years 2012 - $2,419 2013 - $2,504 2014 - $2,592 Portion of Lot B, Plan VIP58293, District Lot 59 & 60, Newcastle Land District, Except Plan VIP59287; 644 Memorial Avenue (Curling Rink) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $3,143 2013 - $3,253 2014 - $3,367 Portion of Lot 9, Plan 2047, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District Except Plan 27288, 42165, VIP55424, VIP60676; 665 Jones Street (Lawn Bowling Club) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $16,832 2013 - $17,421 2014 - $18,031 Portion of Lot 9, Plan 2047, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District Except Plan 27288, 42165, VIP55424, VIP60676; 298 First Avenue West (Beaufort Squadron @ Scout Hall) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $1,077 2013 - $1,115 2014 - $1,154 Lot A, Plan 16180, District Lot 57, Newcastle Land District, Except PART IN PLAN 3022 RW; 587 Beach Road (Museum) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $4,180 2013 - $4,326 2014 - $4,477 Lot 3 & 4, Block 17, Plan 2005, District Lot 58, Newcastle Land District; 181 Sunningdale Road West (District 69 Family Resource Association) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $10,476 2013 - $10,843 2014 - $11,223 Lot A, Plan 9145, District Lot 63 and remainder of Plan 1026, DL 57-62, Newcastle Land District; 469 Memorial Avenue (Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $64,515 2013 - $66,773 2014 - $69,110 Lot 1, Plan 13424, District Lot 57, Newcastle Land District; 210 Crescent Road West - (Valhalla Hospice) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $12,212 2013 - $12,639 2014 - $13,082 Lot 2, Plan 43567, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 122 Fern Road West (TOSH Arts Centre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $18,276 2013 - $18,916 2014 - $19,578 Strata Lot 1, Plan VIS5454, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 703 Memorial Avenue (Qualicum Beach Seniors’Activity Centre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $7,591 2013 - $7,856 2014 - $8,131 Lot 21, Block 8, Plan 1894, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 124 Second Avenue West (Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce Ofﬁce) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $1,760 2013 – $1,822 2014 - $1,885 Block 5, Plan 1894, DL 78, Newcastle Land District; 180 Veterans’ Way (Royal Canadian Legion Branch #76) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $10,112 2013 - $10,466 2014 - $10,832 Lot A, Plan 19140, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 591 Arbutus Street (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $16,733 2013 - $17,319 2014 - $17,925 Lot 12, Block 5, Plan 1835, District Lot 53, Newcastle Land District; 423 First Avenue West (Jehovah’s Witnesses) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $13,327 2013 - $13,794 2014 - $14,277 Lot A, Plan 50661, District Lot 58/59, Newcastle Land District; 138 Hoylake Road West (St. Mark’s Anglican Church) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $13,060 2013 - $13,517 2014 - $13,990 Lot A, VIP58293, District Lot 60, Newcastle Land District; 150 Village Way (St. Stephen’s United Church) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $12,629 2013 - $13,070 2014 - $13,528 Lot 1, Plan 13066, District Lot 122, Nanoose Land District; 825 Village Way (Christian Fellowship Centre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $19,054 2013 - $19,721 2014 - $20,411 Plan VIP59287, District Lot 57 & 58, Newcastle Land District, those parts shown as “Road to be Closed”; 600 Beach Road (Qualicum Community Baptist Church) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $2,259 2013 - $2,339 2014 - $2,420 Trudy Coates Corporate Administrator Town of Qualicum Beach

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Whither the water Monitoring water quality in the Englishman and other area rivers By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER How’s the water? That’s a question Faye Smith and her team hope to be able to answer. The group, made up of members of the Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES), the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and technicians from the Ministry of Environment, was knees-deep in the Englishman River recently to test the water quality in a program to monitor the quality of several local watercourses. “The idea is to do water quality monitoring in a number of rivers in our area on the same day,” Smith said. “They were particularly looking for rivers that had stewardship groups.” The Stewardship Group Water Quality Network Monitoring is an area-based planning program sponsored by the RDN, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) and local stewardship groups to assess the effectiveness of water management within the RDN, as well as impacts to watershed health. The information will be used to guide watershed priorities and planning for the future. “We need to have a better understanding of the watersheds in order to protect and maintain good water quality for all uses of water — drinking, recreation, irrigation, aquatic life and wildlife,” Smith said. The team, she said, was testing for turbidity — the amount of suspended particles in the water — as well as for

John Eyre samples water for dissolved oxygen, turbidity, temperature and conductivity. temperature, conductivity and the amount of dissolved oxygen available. “That tells quite a lot about the general conditions of the water,” Smith said. “Turbidity was chosen as one of the parameters to measure because it can be associated with several different land uses, such as urban development, agriculture and forestry.” The monitoring is being conducted on five days over 30 days of monitoring in the low-flow period. That’s just the first part of the program, however. The monitoring, she said, is set to be conducted twice per year, once in the low flow and once in the high flow periods, in order to get an idea of the general state of the rivers involved. Four watersheds have been included in the program this year, including the Englishman River, Little Qualicum River, French Creek and Nile Creek. All of these watersheds have local stewardship groups that are doing the monitoring. The RDN is co-ordinating

the sampling as well as providing the monitoring instruments. The Ministry of Environment provides technical expertise and has trained the groups in monitoring methods. The program began on August 16, when members of MVIHES sampled six sites in the Englishman River watershed: at the orange bridge, in the Regional Park, on Morison Creek, upstream of Morison Creek confluence, South Englishman and 15km above Highway 19 at Northwest Bay Division entrance. The water monitoring program was slated to continue for four weeks. “Although these low flow summer excursions are more fun than a picnic, we can expect some not so nice weather for the next set of five tests starting October 18, but our volunteers never complain,” she said. “In fact, we all enjoy being on the river at any time and are pleased to be doing something that will help to protect it for the future.” news@pqbnews.com

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From left to right are: Ken Kirkby, NCES President; Mark Lovick RBC Regional Vice-President North Vancouver Island (holding cheque); Lorelei Sharpen, RBC Branch Manager for Qualicum Beach, and; Jeff Surtees, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of Trout Unlimited Canada. teeming with fish and is a thriving tourist attraction. He declared the transformation of the creek a great example of stewardship and many people have come together to make Nile Creek a very happy upbeat story. “The building of a community is everybody’s business; the sustaining of the systems that we have here; the rivers, the estuaries and the oceans cannot be sustained without community,” Kirkby said. He said with RBC joining the cause an incredible partnership has been formed. “Simply put, the bank put its mouth where its money is and together we will be able to do things that I think will be looked at kindly by the generations to come.” Lovick agreed, saying the project is going to build on a very successful phase one which has been generously supported by grants from the Blue Water fund. In that project they began an assessment

to try to understand the water resources and ground water systems as well as the habitat and animal communities found in the area. Lovick said research has found the area extremely important and, geologically, the watersheds are some of the most unique on Vancouver Island. He added the area has some of the most groundwaterrich resources on the island and therefore requires protection. “Ultimately what we are trying to do is create tools for the local community so they are more informed and better understand their water resources and are more active in protecting their own water resources because ultimately it is a resource of the people who live here not us.” Jack Imhof, M.Sc., National Biologist and Conservation Ecology Director for Trout Unlimited Canada said TUC prides itself on its ability to work with partners and local communities to deliver sound work on the ground.

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Since their formation in 1972, TUC has developed national expertise in watershed, river and stream restoration with a mandate to conserve, protect and restore Canada’s freshwater ecosystems. “Our fundamental policy is to conserve and restore clean, cold water … the ultimate product of a healthy watershed: benefiting aquatic life and people as well,” said Imhof. He added it is essential they continue to work in collaboration and partnership with the local community because ultimately these watersheds are the resource of those that live here. “We will continue to build on the fine work and restoration model developed by the Nile Creek Enhancement Society. We will continue to work with the local community, VIU students and scientists and government agencies to improve our understanding of the characteristics of the water and aquatic resources of these watersheds and to rehabilitate damaged

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RDN recalls growth plan Regional district makes changes to the document; public meeting ahoy By LISSA ALEXANDER NEWS REPORTER

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Amendments were made to the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) Bylaw at the last board meeting as a result of comments made by First Nations and provincial government agencies. The process to develop an updated RGS has been underway for a few years, said manager of long range planning at the RDN Paul Thompson, but the initial document had too much detail, according to municipal and electoral area representatives. After details were taken out of the document, a number of agencies made comments they would like to see a higher level of detail. As this is a higher level document, Thompson said, it is not meant to have a lot of detail in it. “It’s just supposed to provide the direction the RDN and the member municipalities are supposed to take with respect to different issues or sustainability initiatives,” he said. In light of the new comments, a few minor changes were added to the document to provide clarity, he said, but it wasn’t changed to refer to any specific programs or policies. The new document recognizes that some lands within the RDN may be transferred to First Nations through the treaty settlement process, and

A Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) is a strategic plan adopted by the RDN board that defines a regional vision for sustainable growth. It is a commitment made by affected municipalities and regional districts to a course of action involving shared social, economic and environmental goals. The RGS aims to establish a more sustainable pattern of population growth and development in the region over a 25-year period by encouraging and directing most new development in the region within designated growth containment boundaries thereby keeping urban settlement compact, protecting the integrity of rural and resource areas, protecting the environment, increasing servicing efficiency, and retaining mobility within the region. The RGS sets the direction for Official Community Plans (OCPs) and other bylaws of member municipalities and the regional district. Source:RDN website. More details found at www. shapingourfuture.ca/faq.asp.

th ill th the RGS will then b be updated to reflect these changes. Thompson said some changes are likely to happen as treaty settlements are currently in process in the area. New text was also added to the document to recognize rare coastal Douglas fir ecosystems in the area and that population growth and associated development continue to pose a threat to them. As requested by the province, wording was changed to match the province’s greenhouse gas targets, until the RDN’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan is finalized. Text was added to say the RDN will work with the federal and provincial govern-

t with ith regards d tto protectt t ments ing open spaces representative of the regions’s ecosystems and its character and form systems of interconnected areas and natural corridors capable of sustaining native plant and animal communities. Other minor changes can be viewed through the RDN website. A public hearing has been postponed due to the late changes and although the board approved a public hearing, a new date has yet to be set. Once it is, the process will take a couple more months, Thompson said, and then the municipalities in the region will have to accept the document before final approval.

Tip lead to break-in arrests Police capture two men believed to have robbed restaurant PARKSVILLE — When police say they depend on the eyes and ears of the general public to solve crimes, they just have to point to two recent break and enters at the Nanoose Bay A&W as an example. RCMP Sergeant Darrell Roberson reported this week that police received numerous

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The Nature Trust sends a Conservation Crew into our midst The Nature Trust of B.C. had another worker tackling a variety of conservation activities in the Oceanside area this summer, thanks to title sponsor HSBS Bank Canada and a number of other sponsors. Vancouver Island University student and Lantzville resident Clayton Billett received training in a number of areas and worked around Vancouver Island to remove invasive plants, maintain trails, erect signs and more. In Oceanside he said he removed a lot of broom and knapweed, especially near

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Vancouver Island HSBC Conservation Youth Crew member Clayton Billett worked for the Nature Trust of B.C. this summer, including doing some conservation work in Oceanside. He is seen here with a pile of Japanese Knotweed. the Englishman River and also maintained trails and painted kiosks on Nature Trust properties around Parksville and Qualicum Beach.

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Skipsey honoured By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER When Art Skipsey walked into the community hall in Qualicum Beach Monday, he was greeted by over 100 well-wishers who had gathered there for a surprise luncheon in his honour. The occasion was Skipsey’s official retirement from the board of the Qualicum Beach Museum, but his many friends and associates used it as an opportunity to give the former Qualicum Beach mayor a big thank you for all he has done for the community. An emotional Skipsey was met with a performance by town crier Len Mustard and his wife, Marie, who praised him for his many years of service — in many capacities. The room then burst into a spirited rendition of, You are My Sunshine. “That’s Art’s favourite song,” said museum manager Nataja Waddell. “We sang it in honour of him.” The pot luck luncheon saw both Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek and Coun. Mary Brouilette share the head table with Skipsey, while longtime museum volunteer Gil Gilmour provided the MC honours. In his remarks, Westbroek told

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of how Skipsey designed the first mayoral chain of office. “In the 1980s he and other dignitaries attended a function with Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip,” Westbroek said. “Art at that time didn’t have a chain of office. Neither, I think, did the mayor of Oak Bay. Prince Philip, who has a wonderful sense of humour, said, ‘I see you only wear your chain of office for special occasions.’” Skipsey, he said, got the hint and created the town’s chain of office. Brouilette, who serves as council’s official liaison with the museum and the Qualicum Beach Historical Society, praised Skipsey for his leadership on many fronts, in particular Skipsey’s push to secure funds for a museum expansion — a project that’s still ongoing. “Art set an example that if you have a dream you have to go after it,” she said. “We’ll get your dream fulfilled. It may take a few years, but we’ll get there.” A highlight of the event took place when Skipsey called up his four-year-old grandson James to help him cut a special cake which sported a photograph of Skipsey over what many would consider an entirely appropriate moniker: Mr. Qualicum. news@pqbnews.com

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First Nations bless $100m project By STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR

K’omoks and Qualicum First Nation elders and dancers blessed the ground in Deep Bay, overlooking Baynes Sound Tuesday, but it could take years before the development company they support starts work there. Baynes Sound Investments Ltd. has planned a $100 million residential project for the site, a stone’s throw from both the Deep Bay Marina and the new Vancouver Island University shellfish research station. Developer Jim Crawford said there are plans for 385 doors in the first phase of the project. The second includes 292 recreational vehicle lots. It’s a major development for the Deep Bay area, and in effect, creates an almost entirely new community there. Crawford called it a sustainable

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AMAR BAINS ... project still at early stages neighbourhood, with 50 per cent of the area to be left as green space. “It’s a place where people can live and work for a long period of time,” he explained. A long period of time, however, is what the developers are looking at when it comes to ever putting shovel in the ground. Amar Bains, a partner in BSI, said they have developed the plans over three years and have spent the last one-and-ahalf years trying to get permission and permits through the

K’omoks First Nation drummers Rob Everson (left) and Andy Everson. Regional District of Nanaimo. He said the project was not included in the recent RDN regional growth strategy, which has become a major obstacle to even getting the project on the table. He said their zoning application was submitted to the RDN in April. As of now, he said, there is no timeline. That hasn’t stopped the company from consulting with the community. They’ve held three open houses in the area,

and have been working with area First Nations to secure their permission and blessing to build on the land. That was the reason for Tuesday’s ceremony with the two First Nations. “We have received the blessing of both nations,” said Bains. He added they have also signed a memorandum of understanding with them, ensuring that the project will help the economies of the K’omoks and Qualikum nations.

On Tuesday, elders with the two First Nations offered their prayers for the future of the land, praying the development will take into account their reverence of nature. The Kumugwe Dancers of the K’omoks First Nation performed ceremonial steps in blessing the land. In a spectacular display, Jessie Everson performed the Peace Dance (Tlasala), shaking out eagle down from a special headdress.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Hip Hop 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

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.

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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).

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

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.

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

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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Making connections; from the Host to holons Pastor’s Point By Andrew Twiddy Thomas Berry would say it, a communion of subjects, rather than a collection of objects. It really is one connected universe of meaning. And all we need to do is stand in awe, and acknowledge our infinitesimally small yet profoundly dignified and complete place within a vastly complex world. We shine with the very glory of God. And for that reason, can only respond by removing our shoes in gratitude

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in the care and education of your grandchildren. All in all, there may be more people than just you and your spouse to consider in your retirement planning. When do you intend to retire? It is not uncommon for retirement to be a gradual process. Entrepreneurs and business owners By Jim often work out a transition phase Grant between their final years at the helm and when their replacement takes over. Business professionals often seek consulting opportunities or part-time contracts after they have officially retired. Charitable and not-for-profit organizations are targeting the retired sector as a source of volunteers. Keep in mind that a working retirement is not just a matter of extra income. The real value may be found in having something meaningful to do with your time and having a reason to get out of the house for a few hours every day. Your ability to phase in your retirement will clearly affect your financial planning. Among other things, you will be able to continue growing the investment value of your RRSP until the year you turn 70. If your 60s are your peak earning years, it will make a big difference in the eventual investment value of your RRIF or retirement annuity. It may surprise you. A realistic assessment of how you see your retirement evolving helps reveal both the hidden sources of income and potential expenses that may await you. Fine-tuning your investment strategy today — whether it be reviewing the asset allocation in your portfolio, considering a deferred annuity or other investment tactics — may be necessary to ensure the retirement income you want will be waiting for you when you get there.

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Peter Mason 5:30-8:30pm Sandbar Cafe Qualcum Bay

40th Annual Port Alberni Salmon Festival

Live Music by Melissa Hill

Activities

41st Annual Lighthouse Country FALL FAIR

Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market

Parlour show 1:15pm Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay 250-468-9184

Acme Food Co., 7-10pm 14 Commercial St, Nanaimo

Federation of Canadian Artists Signature Show

Bowser Legion, 250-757-9222

Sun.

Jonal Patrick Band

September

8 pm, $5 Parksville Legion 250-248-5633 www.communityclub.ca

Harp Dog Brown with Graham Guest

An Evening of Blues, 7:30-9:50pm Diners Rendezvous, 489 Wallace St., Nanaimo. 250-751-4321

7-10 pm, Shadyrest Pub, Qualicum Beach 250-752-9111 www.shadyrest.ca

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Entertainment

Dance to the Amigos

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PQRTA To Hell with the Bell Breakfast 250-752-5567

PV & District Rock & Gem Club Meets

8-11am, Qualicum Beach next to tourism s Bureau u eau

7-9 pm PV Community Centre 250-248-6177

Open 7am until 8pm Daily

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September

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Entertainment

7pm, Deez Bar & Grill 3353 Island Hwy. W. QUALICUM BEACH, BC (250) 752-8055 Activities

Artisans Festival

10am - 4pm Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens 6183 Whittaker Road, Courtenay 250-338-6901

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Independently Owned & Operated

Wed.

September

Entertainment

OCEANSIDE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Meets 2pm St. Columba Presbyterian Church 250-594-5955

Q.B. PROBUS CLUB

Meets 9:15am Speaker: Michael Kusugak. Life in Inuit community. St. Stephens Church, Qualicum Beach

Texas Hold’em

7 pm Qualicum Beach Legion

September

Activities

6:30 pm Port Theatre, Nanaimo 250-754-8550

11-2pm 720 Memorial Ave.

Timberline Dance

Dave Marco Variety Show with Special Guests 8-12pm Front Street Grill 75 Front Street, Nanaimo 1-888-627-2688

TAOIST TAI CHI

Beginner classes start Stephen’s church, Qualicum Beach www.taoist.org/parksville

Kidney Foundation of Canada Lunch meeting 12pm Emergency preparedness RSVP 250-758-4561

Mid Island Floral Art Club

Thu.

September

Meets at 2 p.m., St. Stephen’s hall 250-248-2976

CORONATION ST. CLUB Meets at 2 pm, 250-752-5771

Entertainment

PV SHIFT IN ACTION GROUP

65th Alberni Fall Fair

Port Alberni Fairgrounds, Port Alberni www.albernifair.com/fair

Fringetastic Theatre Festival Downtown Nanaimo, Commercial St. fringetastic.com

Featured Events for the Week

7 pm Parksville Community Centre. By donation. 250-954-1002

SQUASH SEASON

Begins Thurs., Sept. 8, 6:30 pm AGM 7 pm Quality Bayside Resort, Parksville.

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Lighthouse Country Fall Fair Saturday, Sept. 3

The Lighthouse Community Club is proud to be able to maintain our FALL FAIR policy of keeping everything FREE for children 13 and under. Free admission and then once on the grounds, all the games and activities are free. Join us for Entertainment, exhibits, games & activities, s, art, fun and more... Lighthouse Community Centre, Qualicum Bay 250-757-9991 • www.communityclub.ca

Thu.

Qualicum Pharmasave 30th Birthday

Backyardigans

7:30-10:30pm Royal Canadian Legion, Parksville 146 Hirst Street, Parksville This event is for Adults 250 752 8542

Jazz & Blues Open Mic

Giant Meat Draw

5-8pm Check out the Hot Pink Specials from merchants & restaurants.

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Activities

Shrine Club Pancake Breakfast on the Beach

Live Music by Doug Thring and Marty Howe

Qualicum Beach “In the Pink” Merchant Specials

Tue.

Antique Truck Show

NANOOSE GARDEN CLUB

133 McMillan St., Parksville www.oceansideartscouncil.com

10 am, Christian Fellowship Centre 250-754-8550

McLean Mill, Smith Rd., Port Alberni 10am-5pm

Oceanside Community Arts Council

September

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Activities

The Old School House Arts Centre 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum www.theoldschoolhouse.org

Sun.

Activities

Errington Farmers Market Harvest Fest

7 pm, Errington Hall. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca

10-4pm Lighthouse Community Centre www.communityclub.ca

Acme Food Co., 7-10pm 14 Commercial St, Nanaimo

September

10am-1pm Music by Skagway. Corn by Silver Meadows Farm Errington Community Park. www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca

ERRINGTON COFFEE HOUSE

September 2,3,4,5 Breakfast, Salmon Bake, Music, Entertainment & More www.salmonfest.ca

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Lissa’s List THE NEWS’ Lissa Alexander helps you plan your weekend

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Check out all the fun at the Lighthouse Fall Fair Below

Arts & Life

More upcoming events in our What’s On This Week calendar.

Nanaimo Bluegrass duo Skagway plays the Errington Market A36

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Friday, September 2, 2011

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Hannah and Carter Worthen are entering a number of items into the Lighthouse Community Fall Fair this weekend. Both kids have won numerous ribbons for their entries over the years. LISSA ALEXANDER PHOTO

Kids artwork big part of Lighthouse Fall Fair By LISSA ALEXANDER NEWS REPORTER The Lighthouse Community Hall will be filled with vegetable monsters, pickled goods, fine needlework and scrumptious baking among other interesting items this weekend, with the 41st annual Lighthouse Country Fall Fair set for Saturday. Organizer Sheena McCorquodale said the exhibit entries are the heart of the fair and some of the faces that return to enter items every year are those of enthusiastic kids in the area. Twelve-year-old Carter Worthen and his 10-year-old sister Hannah have been entering items into the fair for years, Carter since he was three and Hannah, four. They both recall making vegetable creatures their first year and over the years they have expanded their repertoire to include many other arts and crafts. This year Hannah is submitting baking, a collage, a paddle and a paper mache monster. She said she looks forward to going to the fair every year.

“It’s fun and I see lot of friends and there are lots of events,” she said. Carter may be a bit more competitive, especially since last year he was up against his younger sister in many categories for the first time. “I really enjoy the competition part and seeing who comes out the winner,” he said, adding, “and I enjoy making the arts and crafts.” Carter is entering pillow he made in home economics class, a painting, Lego creations and woodwork this year. Hannah and Carter have won countless ribbons over the years but Hannah is most proud of her overall junior winner ribbon last year and Carter his high aggregate ribbon for best in his age group two years ago. The kids’ mother, Katie has been involved in the fair for about 10 years, initially entering her own items, but now she just concentrates on the kids’ endeavors. “The kids’ part of the Fair has become larger over the years and it’s fun to see what they will do,” she said. SEE

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Errington Coffee House starts up Longstanding coffee house event features lots of local talent, food and refreshments By LISSA ALEXANDER NEWS REPORTER Errington's first Coffee House of the season begins this Saturday, a fun family affair that goes "way back" said organizer Denise Schmidt. The event involves local people—and often people from the surrounding areas—performing on the open mic stage at the Errington Hall. This includes people of all ages, Schmidt said, singing, playing instruments, reading poetry and generally entertaining. She said many young singers have been performing at the event for years, like local talent Sophie Cloutier.

"Lots of kids have grown up coming to Coffee Houses in this community," she said. Schmidt, and some helpers, bake home made desserts for the events, like triple layer cakes, cheesecakes, pies, and puddings, and refreshments (including coffee of course) are also available. The best part of the event is seeing all the great performers in the area, Schmidt said. "Just the variety of entertainment that comes in, it is just so incredible, there are so many talented people in our community." The Errington Coffee House happens on the first Saturday of every month, with the first one taking place Sept. 3. Door open at 7 p.m. and music starts around 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, $2.50 for kids ages 5-12 and under 5 are free. Performers get in free. For more on Errington Hall events visit www.erringtonhall.bc.ca.

Hannah and Carter Worthen show off a few of the many ribbons they have won at the Lighthouse Fall Fair over the years. LISSA ALEXANDER PHOTO CONTINUED FROM A34

Fall Fair full of crafts and kids fun Katie said it’s nice when lots of kids get involved and enter items in the fair, resulting in new friendships and a strong sense of community for both parents and kids involved. Besides the exhibit entries, the fair will have a number of free activities for kids including mini-boat races, hamster ball races, a bouncy castle, a giant slide, a merry-go-swing, face painting, pony rides and family games. There will be a bike and pet parade, dog sports demos, a petting zoo, live entertainment, a British car show and a number of local artists

and artisans including some demonstrations. The Lighthouse Country Fall Fair happens Saturday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Lighthouse Community Hall in Qualicum Bay. Admission is $5 for adults and kids 12 and under are free. For more information on the day's events visit www.communityclub.ca or call 250757-9991. Pick up the Entries and Exhibit guide at local businesses or view it online at http:// issuu.com/sheenamcc/docs/fallfair2011. Fair entries are excepted today, Friday, Sept. 2 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Nanaimo duo Skagway, comprised of Ira Pelletier, left and Tad Ruszel, right, will play at the Errington Farmers Market this weekend.

VIO holds rehearsals for opera By LISSA ALEXANDER NEWS REPORTER Vancouver Island Opera (VIO) is holding rehearsals this month in Parksville for their full length opera to be performed this November in Qualicum Beach. The Opera is called L'Elisir d'Amore, a comic opera by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti. The main roles are filled by professional singers from Vancouver and an orchestra of 26 professional musicians will also be part of the two performances this fall. The rehearsals held

A scene from Vancouver Island Opera’s Die Fledermaus last year. The organization is holding reheasal’s this month for chorus members in this fall’s production. PQ NEWS FILE PHOTO Saturday, Sept. 10, are for chorus members, where singers as well as extras are needed. No previous experience is necessary, said artistic director Tatiana Vasilieva, only a

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Live music continues at the Errington Farmers market this weekend with Nanaimo bluegrass duo Skagway. The group has played in Oceanside a number of times, including a performance at the Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival in Qualicum Bay in July. Although Skagway often consists of a number of talented musicians, the two key members and founders of the group are Ira Pelletier on mandolin and vocals, and Tad Ruszel on vocals and guitar. The two are known for their great stage presence and modern take on bluegrass music. “We are a high-energy mix of traditional bluegrass, and newgrass with an emphasis on instrumentals and duo singing,” Pelletier said. Their first CD was released this past July, called Wine in the Cupboard, composed of all original music written by Pelletier and Ruszel. The CD also features a slew of musicians from the Vancouver Island bluegrass scene on banjo, fiddle, bass and dobro. Pelletier and Ruszel will play as a duo at the Errington Market this Saturday, Sept. 3, which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sample Skagway’s music at myspace.com/skagwaybluegrassband, or visit their facebook page under SkagwayMighty Fine Bluegrass Band.

love of singing, and all ages are needed. “It’s a village scene so there should be all kinds of people, from children to older people,” she said. Membership is $85

a year and tax receipts are available. The rehearsals take place at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 10. Dress rehearsal

of the opera will happen Nov. 4 and performances will happen Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. For more information call Tatiana at 250-5866095. For more on VIO visit www.vancouverislandopera.com.

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FOUND: GOLD ladies watch, Parksville retail store. Call to identify at 250-248-2662.

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PERSONALS HI Cindy,Ft Fraser here.If you are still interested in hiking some new trails call or text me at 250-6995018. I will be hiking in Skagway with my Edmontonian daughter until Sept 3.Maybe we could summit Robson together.Hope to here from you.

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6:30pm

At the Salvation Army Church

on the Alberni Highway, near the Rod & Gun.

All welcome! More info at:

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QUALICUM BAPTIST CHURCH 600 Beach Road Qualicum Beach WORSHIP SUNDAYS 10:30

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INDIO, CA (Palm Springs) Furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath vacation home in gated community, full facility. Avail Sept, Oct, Nov & April.250-951-1827 This is Sheena. We lost her the week of August 8th, someone found her and sold her via the internet. We would love to have her back! She has a tattoo in her ear, #D1094V. If you have any information, please call the Parksville SPCA or RCMP or us @250-951-9886. Substantial reward for any info

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS! Call 310.3535

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

Gary Robert Huntley

Gary passed away suddenly Aug 25, 2011 after a brief illness. He will be lovingly remembered by wife Sharon, son Wes (Melissa), grandson Jayden, father Rex (Jackie), sister Lynda (Peter), brother John (Levonne), many extended family, friends, and his dog Taylor.

Service to be held at Yates Funeral Home, 1000 Allsbrook Rd. Parksville, Saturday Sept 10, 2011 @ 1:00pm. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

RADZIK, Stanislaw

DEATHS

March 6, 1923 - August 26, 2011

Stan was born in Poland and emigrated to Canada in 1949. He was predeceased by his wife May in 1992. Stan was known for his beautiful ďŹ&#x201A;ower gardens, and his great ability in wood working.

We wish to thank Dr. Milatto and the dedicated staff at Stanford Place for their wonderful care. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers a donation to your favorite charity would be appreciated. No service by request. May he rest in peace.

MARJORIE HELEN SCHOOLEY (nee Dodd) Marjorie Schooley was born July 26, 1923 in Vancouver and passed away at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox August 23, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Ted, brother Arthur Dodd and sister Pauline Therriault. Mom grew up on Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commercial Drive, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Driveâ&#x20AC;? and had many stories to tell about the years living there. She married E.T. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tedâ&#x20AC;? Schooley and together they raised their three sons, Richard, Patrick and Matthew. They lived their early years in North Vancouver, building one of the ďŹ rst homes off Capilano Road in the late 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. From there, they moved to Prince Rupert, Kamloops and Prince George before returning to the Lower Mainland, then ďŹ nally settling on Vancouver Island. After raising the boys, Mom joined the Provincial Court System in Prince George and rose through the ranks to the level of Justice of the Peace. She fulďŹ lled a lifelong ambition by securing her Pilots Licence on ďŹ&#x201A;oat planes while living in Prince Rupert. Always spunky, Marge survived several bouts of cancer and a serious back injury. Later in life, she enjoyed her activities in the choir, the Legion, the Red Hat Ladies as well as driving her red Jeep. Mom is survived by her 3 sons Richard (Lil), Patrick (Fran) and Matthew(Gloria); her grandchildren Steven, Nicole, Kris, Lyndsay, Robyn, Theresa, Andrew and Melissa; her great grandchildren, Donavin, Dominic, Kristy, Carly and Kole. She is also survived by her sister Irene Kasson of Bellingham and nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service at St Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church in Qualicum, BC scheduled on October 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined, donations to the B.C. Cancer Society. The family would like to extend their sincere thank you to the all wonderful staff at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox for their extraordinary care during Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illness.

DEATHS

TOM KUBOS

ur beloved Tom passed away peacefully August 26 in the Palliative Care Unit in Nanaimo. He was born June 18, 1937 in Fernie BC and shared many happy times hunting and fishing in the Kootenays with his brothers and in later years fishing and camping with his children and grandchildren. Tom enjoyed his 47 years with Highway Construction crews all over British Columbia. He was a long time member of the Lions Club, the Royal Canadian Legion Br.76 and Pgosa. Tom will be sadly missed by his wife June, His children Corinna (Michel) Tom Jr. (Evelynn) Cyril (Laurie) and his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children, Don, Doug (Norah)and Barbara(Al). He Cherished spending time with his 12 grandchildren. He is survived by his brother Joe, Sister Anne, sisters-in-law Nina and Bessy, bother -in-law-Buzz and many nephews and nieces. Many thanks for the wonderful care given by the Doctors and staff at Nanaimo General Hopital and the Paliative Care Unit. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

Memorial Services were held at Yates Funeral Home, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville at 10:30am Thursday, September 1, 2011 followed by a reception.

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CHILDCARE WANTED LITTLE TOTS FCC has openings starting in Sept. FT/PT. Ages 1+. Lic # 1381062. Call Corinne Purchase 250-7523263

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CUMMINS Western Canada has an immediate opportunity for a full time Branch Manager in Sparwood, BC. Previous experience in a branch/operations management role required. Excellent compensation & beneﬁts offered. If you would like to work for a company that has been recognized as one of Canada’s top Employers and who is dedicated to being the best in the business, then send your application to cwcjobs@cummins.com or fax to 604-882-5052. www.westerncanada.cummins.com.

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COOMBS Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full time receptionist with occasional vet assistant responsibilities. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience in the veterinary or medical ﬁeld. Drop off resume to CVH at 2450 Alberni Hwy or email to: dr.rhettmortenson@shaw.ca

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SERVICEPERSON DRIVER/ SERVICEPERSON HANDYDART DRIVER

The Regional District of Nanaimo has casual employment opportunities for Serviceperson Drivers and Serviceperson Handydart Drivers in the Transportation Services Department. These positions will be of interest to individuals who are looking for an opportunity to positively contribute to a dynamic and innovative work environment. Visit our website at www.rdn.bc.ca for a complete job posting and job description.

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HELP WANTED SALMON HATCHERY Technician. Quatse River Hatchery, Port Hardy. Full time position, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology diploma or equivalent facility experience. Assets include Swift water rescue, First aid, species identification, valid drivers license, public tours and good physical health. Reply to: Ken Fuller NVISEA Manager P: 250-949-9022 nvisea@island.net F: 250-949-5195 Job closes Sept. 12/11 KURT LEROY TRUCKING LTD, in Campbell River, has a job opening for a self-starter OFFICE ASSISTANT. Prefer knowledge in logging and trucking industry. Proficient in data entry, custom software, payroll production and cycle time reports. Reporting to our certified accountants and owners. Wage negotiable + benefits. Full-time, Mon.-Fri., 9:30-5:30. Please fax resumes and drivers’ abstract (250)2879914.

LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking a ticketed Automotive Mechanic for the northern Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wage. Email resume to ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax to 2520-956-4888.

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

ROOM CLEANER P/T, experienced preferred. Apply Casa Grande Motel. (250)752-4400. STOCK EXCHANGERS in Parksville is currently seeking a motivated and energetic person to ﬁll a Part Time Sales position with the possibility of future full time. Drop off resumes at 115 Craig St.

EARN MONEY delivering the Canpages Directories in Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Ladysmith and Chemainus. No selling involved. Call, fax or visit online for more info.

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.

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

WANTED, LIVE-IN caregiver for elderly woman. Duties include giving insulin shots, dispensing meds., light house keeping & meal prep. $9 p/hr, guaranteed 40 hrs/wk. Email: keith@stellarbay.ca or fax to: 250-757-9305

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TRADES, TECHNICAL HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES COMMERCIAL Transport Repair Shop requires qualiﬁed Commercial Transport Mechanics for our Chilliwack location. Competitive wage and beneﬁts. Professional attitude a must. Please forward resume with cover letter to SWTRServices@hotmail.com or Fax to 604-462-0745

CLEANING SERVICES BACHELOR’S ANSWER. Housecleaning, laundry, ironing, mending, shopping, errands, cooking & baking 250248-4283

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HANDYPERSONS

GARAGE SALES 2nd. ANNUAL Great Garage Sale Giveaway! Sat. Sept 10th, 10am - 12pm. Anglican Network in Canada. Christ’s Church Oceanside, Nanoose Community Centre. Everything is Free!! See you there! BOWSER- 6902 West Island Hwy, Sat, Sept 3, 9am-2pm. Organ, plants, TV, chair, heaters, misc items. COOMBS, 2095 Sunking Rd. (Virg.Estates)Fri-Mon (8:30-3) GIANT Fundraiser. Hammock Chair/stnd, Silver Jewelry, Fax Mach, Off Furn & Supp, Computer Stuff, Web Cams, Samsung Cell, Toys, Pet Supp, Home/Biz Camera Security, Oak Mirror, Tools, CDs, Golf Clubs, Collectibles, Bossons, Mens Gortex Jkt, Ladies Fashions, Shoes/Purses, Chess Tbl, Video Phn, Book Shelf, Fishing, Kayakers PFD, Vacuum, Books, TV Stnd, Hammock, Homemade Preserves. Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required. Space $15 Vendors set up 7am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540 ERRINGTON, 1239 Kopernick Rd. Sat. Sept. 3rd. 9am - 2pm. Butcher block kitchen island, Queen Anne chair (new), Hsehd. items, kids clothes & toys, decorative shelving unit. ERRINGTON, 1880 Errington Rd. Sat. Sept. 3rd & Sun. Sept 4th, 8am - 3pm. Everything priced to sell, sm. freezer chest, trampoline, furniture, tools, toys & lots more!!

FAIRWINDS IN NANOOSE BAY 3352 Rockhampton Rd. Sat. Sept. 3rd., 8am - 1pm Moving out of country! Everything must go! Some furniture, rug, 2 door Frigidaire Fridge, collectibles, quality mens & womens clothing, house wares, linens, toys, 5500w generator, electric ﬁre place & surround Too much to list! PARKSVILLE, 270 Pym St. Sep 3 (8-1). Big multi family & moving sale. Lots for everyone

GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALE Presented by Fine Point Antiques. Nothing has been cherry picked - everything must go! Cash, credit & debit cards Note: In the spirit of fairness:No early birds or previewing - High quality furniture - Wide screen TV, VCR & All electronics. - Sports collectable’s - Antiques. - Garden furniture & tools. - Lots of Christmas decorations 260 Pym St., Parksville, B.C. Fri. Sept. 02nd 8pm

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Contact information: (250)586-0115 or (250)6169908 FRENCH CREEK, 1777 & 1769 Admiral Tryon Blvd. Sep 3 & 4 (9-3). Lamps, silk ﬂower arrangements, golf clubs, various domestics, pictures, collectables & many more quality items. FRENCH CREEK, 863 Fisherman Circle. Sep 3 & 4 (10-2).

MOVING! High end sale, opens 9am Sat & Sun, Sept 3 & 4 Canadian Heintzman apartment-size piano $780, tools, gorgeous plus size clothes, ladders, small appliances, more! 548 Rye Road, off W. Crescent, Qualicum. NANOOSE BAY: 2251 Alcott Rd. Garage & moving sale. Sat. Sept. 3rd, 10-3pm, & Sun., Sept. 4th, 10-2pm. Household goods, bedding, furniture and much more! No early birds please. QUALICUM BAY, 6254 Island Hwy. Sat. Sept. 3rd. 9am 2pm. Vintage furniture, “Yard Art”, Antiques, Funky stuff, Misc. Household items from 3 estates. Info: 250-228-2941.

GARAGE SALES PARKSVILLE: 240 Butler Ave, Sat., Sept. 3, 9am-3pm. Ofﬁce/school supplies, books, sm appliances, games, computer accessories, seasonal décor’s, sewing machine/items, fabric, tools, table saw, wine-making equip, glass block, tile, bisqueware, glaze chemicals. No early birds! PARKSVILLE, 254 Strawberry Cresc. Sep 3 (8-3). Household misc, books, plants, puzzle, arts & crafts, fresh vegetables. PARKSVILLE, TEMPLE Store down Bay to 337 Willow, 8am2pm, Sat, Sept. 3. New items since last week. New kerosene heater, 52” TV ($100). QUALICUM, 2386 Island Hwy. Sep3/4 (9-4). Curios, antiques, art, collectables, furniture, china, glass, ethnic & native art. QUALICUM, 475 Qualicum Rd Sep 3 (9-1). Multi family. Furniture to bedding & everything in between. Lots of good stuff. No early birds!!! QUALICUM, 496 Cresc. Rd. Sep 3 & 4th (9-1). Garden, crafts, Xmas, tools, clothing, electronics, art, dishes, youname-its. QUALICUM BEACH, 3280 W. Island Hwy., Fri & Sat, Sept. 2 & 3, 10am-4pm. No early birds please. Washer & dryer, queen bed (mo mattress), pantry, pictures, linens, wheelchair, high chairs, clothing, footwear, accessories & more. QUALICUM BEACH, 551 Crescent Rd. W., Sat, Sept. 3, 7:30am-9:30am. Moving Sale! THE BIG ONE!! Our Biggest Yard Sale Yet! This Long Weekend! A whole bunch of new stuff has been added. Fishing tackle, Furniture, Dishes, Tools, Collectable’s, 500 LP’s, Stereos, TV’s, Antiques, Ladies Clothing, Boat, Boat Motor, DVD’s, VHS’s, Books, China. Lots & Lots more Unique items. Offers & Early Birds always accepted! Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm Monday 10am - 6pm. 1725 Settler Rd., N. Qualicum Just take 19a to Bayliss Rd. & follow the signs!!

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

COMPUTER SERVICES Inhome. Fast, friendly, efﬁcient. 10yrs exp. Ellen 250-248-1428

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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.

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POIRIER PAINTING, Residential/Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB insured.

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.

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

PETS SHIH TZU puppies. Home raised, well socialized, ready to go. 250204-4047.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES

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

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 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

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

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MISC SERVICES WAYNE’S SMALL ENGINES 2 and 4 cycle and other motorized things. Servicing S. Qualicum & Hilliers. Some mobile service avail. 250-752-1639

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.

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

FREE ITEMS NORM & SONS are still doing free tow-aways of unwanted vehicles/scrap metal pick-up. Will pay $$$ for newer models. Call 250-752-3022.

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.

FURNITURE BRAND New LUXURY Queen Size Pillow Top Mattress Set (in original Package) left over from LARGE hotel order. 800 coils. MSRP $1299.00 Liquidation Price $490.00 tax incl. (11 available) Kings $790.00. Includes both boxspring/mattress. Delivery available. Text or call 1-250-334-7527 to reserve a set.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KENMORE ELITE, New Portable Air conditioner, 15,000kw’s. $500. Call 250248-8642

QUALITY 8 ball pool table, real slate, seldom used, includes cues, balls, $1950. Call 250-752-0463.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CANADIAN HEINTZMAN apartment size piano. Great sound, $780. Qualicum (250)927-5622.

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE

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

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OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE, 1pm-4pm, Sat, Sept. 3, 2487 Schirra Drive, Nanoose (behind Red Gap, Mobile on own land, $269,000. Call Stephanie at Royal LePage 250-756-1132.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY 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.)

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 255 HIRST 2 bdrm $925. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL QUALICUM BEACH: Commercial space. Approx. 1200 sqft at 123 W 2nd Ave. Perfect business space location in downtown QB. Avail. Oct 1. For more info please contact steve.lisawatson@shaw.ca

COTTAGES CABIN, small, newly reno, bright/cheery, Hilliers area, suit quiet, mature single person, N/S, $550/mo. Incl util. Ref required. Avail now 250752-6964 COOMBS: 1 bdrm cottage, F/S, W/D, deck, Sept. 1, 9-1027 Virginia Rd., $640/mo + util’s. Call (250)248-2285. QUALICUM Beach: 1 & 2 bdrm fully furnished cabins / townhouses for rent $800$950/mo incl ALL util. @ Riverside Resort. 400 yrds to beach. No smoking. Pets OK. 1/2 mo. deposit required. 250752-9544; drop in to view daily at 3506 West Island Hwy. www.MyRiversideResort.com

MODULAR HOMES ERRINGTON- 2 BDRM, 2 bath, $1000/mo inclds full statelite, 6 appls, Pets ok. Refs req’d. (250)228-2055. ERRINGTON, MODULAR home, clean 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/S, W/D, pets ok, $800 mo, avail immed, 250-954-2283.

HOMES FOR RENT 2 Bedroom duplex for rent on acreage with large deck available immedately $750.00 per month. 250-954-9547

BOWSER 1BDRM Cabin $750 + utils. Avail now. Pet on approval. N/S, (250)757-9793. 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, with 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 NORTH QUALICUM, 2 bdrm, $900/mo. + hydro 250-7578518 PARKSVILLE 3BRM house, sorry no dogs N/S, $1200/m 250 248 8384 or 250 954 5234

PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths, lrg family room, 2 ﬁreplaces,close to downtown N/P N/S $1300. + util. 250-4685451

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

QUALICUM BEACH: nicely furn., 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, steps from beach, $1250. Only avail till June 1. Call for more info & photos. (604)240-1069.

VACATION RENTAL Property Management - small company, very personalized high quality service. Looking for quality property management for your vacation rental property? We have been doing this for 10 years, and have recently moved to Qualicum Beach. We wish to take on just a small number of properties in this area so we can extend superior service to each one. We will handle all the advertising and reservations for your property, the cleaning & maintenance services and any problems that may arise. Please contact Mike @ 250-752-7277 or 250-927-0108 today!

PARKSVILLE, Downtown upgraded 2 bdrm home. Suitable for mature individuals. Close to beach w/garage & fenced yard. Avail immed. $900 + util. N/S, N/P. 250-247-8704 PARKSVILLE. NEWLY renovated, fully furnished, beautiful sea view home. 2-bdrm, 1.5 baths. Private & quiet. 5 appl’s, wrap-around deck, beach access, stone ﬁreplace, ample parking. NS/NP, Year lease. $1200./mo. Ref’s req’d (250)586-8844, (250)240-9575

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP Ron Limer, Managing Broker Valerie Lambert, Property Manager Rentals from Nanoose to Qualicum Beach For current rental properties please visit our website: www.remax-ﬁrst-bc.ca 250-248-1071 tf 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@re max-ﬁrst-bc.ca #21 - 826 West Island Parksville, BC, V9P 2B7. QUALICUM River Estates, 2brm 2bth rancher 6app. fp. irrigation, covered patio, fenced yard. on 1/2 acres.plus 1100 sq ft shop 1450/mo. av Oct. 1st. 250 951 2329/ drty@shaw.ca

QUALICUM BAY: 2 yr old 2 bdrm home in quiet neighborhood. 6 appl’s. NS/NP, ref’s req’d. Avail Oct. 1st. $1000/mo. Call (250)248-7700 QUALICUM BAY- Cozy, 2 bdrm, 1500sq ft home. Hardwood & tile ﬂoors, nice garden, lrg deck, W/D, F/S. NS/NP. Avail now. $1000+ utils. 250757-9698, 250-240-6202.

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QUALICUM BEACH, 1350 sq ft beautifully stylished, new house; huge liv room, kitchen, solarium & deck w/ ocean view, 2 bdrm 2 bath. 1 yr lease, $1495 ﬁx/mo, Sept. 15 or Oct.1, call 250-594-3121. QUALICUM BEACH: Furn., 4 bdrm, 3 bath beautiful 2 lvl waterfront home, $1600. Avail till June. Call for more info & photos. (604)240-1069.

ROYAL LEPAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 250-752-6926 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties SANDPIPER ESTATES1200sq ft split level, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, patio, fenced yard, N/S, small pet under 30lbs ok. Avail now $1200+ utils, 1-604574-1631 or 1-604-307-1631. WATERFRONT 4 bd, 4 bt home for rent in Qualicum Beach, $1900 p/month + utilities available from 10/01/11 till 04/30/12. Newer, gorgeous, clean and fully furnished. Check out photos on the web site: www.georgiabeachhouse.ca and call 905335-2378. WATERFRONT, FRENCH Creek. Fabulous view, 3 bdrms, 3 bath, 6 appls, dbl garage, lease avail. $1600. 250-334-3126, 250-218-3162

Wendy Hofforth, Property Manager Rental Properties Nanoose Bay/Parksville/ Qualicum Beach For current rentals please check my website: www.vanislandrealty.com 124 Craig St., P.O. Box 460 Parksville, B.C. V9P 2G6 Toll Free: 1-866-386-2735 e-mail: cbpropertymanage ment@shaw.ca WHISKEY CREEK, 1100sq. ft, 3 bdrms, lower level of house, 4 appls. NP/NS, $875 mo + utils. Call 250-752-0501.

OFFICE/RETAIL Downtown Qualicum Beach Professional or Retail COMMERCIAL UNIT FOR LEASE 544 sq. ft Good exposure Call 250-248-6504 RETAIL SPACE in unique destination area. High tourism trafﬁc; reduced off season rates. Established Native Art Gallery and Antique Store on site. Call 250-954-8981 or 250-586-1372.

ROOMS FOR RENT NANOOSE BAY: waterfront family oriented home. 3 furnished bedrooms, whole house privileges, ns, np, utils & cleaning incl. $550, $650 or $750. Call 916-747-3198 cell.

RV PADS QUALICUM Beach. Long term, $375/mo. (excl. hydro, cable). 250-752-9544. Riverside Resort. PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. 250-228-4097.

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

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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING EMERALD ESTATES, (Parksville), 55+ independent living, 1 bdrm spacious, bright condo. Patio, new carpet. Homemaker & laundry incl. Meals optional. N/S, N/P, $1075/mo + utils. 250-248-9249.

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Oceanside Minor Hockey bans rec level bodychecking By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS In keeping with the new directive handed down from the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association, Oceanside

Minor Hockey is banning bodychecking in all levels of recreational hockey. Contacted on Monday, OMH president Greg Sabo said, “given the seriousness of the injuries that occur in hockey, I think

this is a move in the right direction. Our first priority is the safety of the children playing hockey,” he said, adding that unless a player moves on to a professional career, “the only time in their lives

where they would have been bodychecking was as Bantam and Midget aged players.” No stranger to the rink, Greg’s son has been playing minor hockey for nine years and his going into

his first year of Midget “By taking bodychecking out of recreational hockey we allow more players the opportunity to stay in the game,” he said, adding that in years past, “we lost players as

they moved into Bantam because they did not want to bodycheck, or to be hit. OMHA has a philosophy of trying to keep as many children playing hockey as possible. SEE

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As good as gold Quartet of swimmers from Oceanside collect 15 gold medals at the 2011 BC Seniors Games in West Kootenay By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS Call them The Golden Girls. Oceanside may have only sent four female swimmers to the recent BC Seniors Games in West Kootenay, but boy did they come up big. Big, as in 15 gold medals collectively, to go along with three silver and five bronze. The Golden Girls — Mary Sluyter from the Horne Lake area, Joan Nielson from French Creek, Lynne Donaldson from Parksville, and Heidi Bromley from Nanoose Bay — were part of a strong Oceanside contingency representing Zone 2 (Vancouver Island North) at the 2011 Seniors Games played out Aug. 16-20. Sluyter was terrific in the pool as she garnered five gold medals in the Women’s 70-74 division to go along with two silver and a bronze. In this, her fifth senior games, Sluyter touched the wall first in her 100M Free, 400M Free, 800M Free, 100M Medley Relay, 100M Free Relay; came in 2nd in the 200M Free and 25M Breast, and 3rd in the 200 meter Mixed Free Relay. Mary it should be noted has medaled in numerous swim events at the National Masters. Donaldson, who was making her Games debuts this year, mined gold in the W60-64 200M Mixed Free Relay, and bronze medals in the 25M Butterfly and 100M Free Relay. “It was a lot of driving,” she said, explaining they trained in

The Golden Girls, from left, Lynne Donaldson, Joan Nielson, Mary Sluyter and Heidi Bromley, are putting out the call for more local seniors to try swimming. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO Nanaimo and Courtenay with the Zone 2 coach, and swam together at Ravensong Aquatic Center three times a week over and above that. “Training really gets going in March through April and comes more intense as you closer to the games,” she explained.

The Seniors Games swimming events were held in Trail. “It was great fun,” Donaldson said of the games and her first time stepping up on the podium, adding, “it was also nerve wracking. It was very tense, as you’re waiting (on the blocks for the start). You don’t want to

disqualify or embarrass yourself ...it’s all about swimming your best time, and the medals are just icing on the cake.” As reported in Tuesday’s NEWS, Bromley, who cleaned up in her first Seniors Games last year, had another outstanding showing as she grabbed eight

gold medals in the W55-59 division (800M Free, 400 Free, 200 Free and 50 Free, as well as the 100 and 200 IM, 100M Medley Relay, and 100M Free Relay) and a silver medal in the 200M Mixed Free Relay. SEE

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NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Council Chamber, #201 - 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, to receive representations from all persons who believe their interest in property to be affected by the proposed amendments to “Town of Qualicum Beach Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999”. A copy of the amendment bylaws may be inspected at the Municipal Office of the Town of Qualicum Beach, #201 – 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on September 2, 2011 and between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, from September 6, 2011 to September 12, 2011. The amendment bylaws are: 1. “Town of Qualicum Beach Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999, Amendment (Downtown Commercial) Bylaw No. 580.61, 2011” 2. “Town of Qualicum Beach Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw 580, 1999 Amendment (KSS - 266 Village Way) Bylaw No. 580.63, 2011” 1. Land Use & Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999, Amendment (Downtown Commercial) Bylaw No. 580.61, 2011 If the application is approved by Council, “Town of Qualicum Beach Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999” will be amended as follows: (a) “Schedule ‘6B’ Required Number of Off Street Parking Spaces”, Section 2.1 will be amended by: i. Reducing the Required Parking Spaces for “Non-residential ground floor uses” from 1 per 30 m2 to 1 per 40 m2 of floor area, and for “non-residential above ground floor uses” from 1 per 50 m2 to 1 per 60 m2 of floor area. ii. Adding Section 2.2.1, “Parking Adjustments”, which allows parking requirements to be reduced under certain conditions. iii. Reducing the required parking in the C1, C4 and C7 zones. In addition, non-residential parking spaces shall be publicly accessible and not reserved for an individual or business. (b) “Part 6 - Land Use Regulations” will be amended by: i. Adding provisions for amenity bonuses to Section 6.3 (19) “Density Bonuses”. ii. Renumbering Section 6.3 as appropriate. iii. Removing the sections titled “Required Site Area” and “Density Bonus for Amenity” from Commercial 1, Commercial 4, and Commercial 7. iv. Removing the sections titled “Required Site Area” from Residential 3, Residential 10, Residential 11, Residential 12 and Residential 13 zones. v. Amending Commercial 1, Commercial 4, Commercial 7, Industrial 1, Residential 3, Residential 10, Residential 11, Residential 12 and Residential 13 zones to include a reference to Section 6.3 (19) “Density Bonuses”. (c) “Part 2 – Interpretation” will be amended by changing the maximum size of an “accessory residential rental unit” from 55m2 to 75m2. (d) Downtown landscaping requirements changed from 25% to 20%. (e) “Schedule 6A – Zoning Map” will be amended by changing the zoning of ‘Residential 1 (R1)’ parcels within the Village Neighbourhood (as defined in the 2011 OCP update), from “Residential 1 (R1)” to “Residential 14 (R14)”.

Bromley and Sluyter swim with accomplishments,” said Nielson. the Ravensong Masters, while Her coaching career started in Nielson and Donaldson are more her backyard pool while living in casual in their training. New Orleans back in the mid-’60s. No stranger to the sport of Fast forward to Trail, and speed swimming, Nielson grabbed Nielson, who has been on deck as gold in the W80-84 25M Freestyle, an official at the Canada Summer and added book-end bronze medals Games, said she was “delighted in the 100M Free Relay and 200M with the gold medal,” adding. “the Mixed Free Relay. competition was fairly tough in my Nielson was a Level age group much to my three swim coach back surprise. There’s some in the day and coached fast old ladies in this future Olympians Curprovince.” There’s some tis Myden and Mark While her list of Tewksbury. coaching accomplishfast old ladies “I coached for about ments runs long where in this province speed swimming is 35 years in Alberta,” the good natured concerned, she didn’t grandma explained, start swimming in adding her and her the Seniors Games late husband Laruntil she was in her ry coached together at JOAN NIELSON 70s she said, “because the Calgary Cascades I thought maybe if I swim club for four waited long enough I’d years, which is where be competitive.” she worked with a young TewksIn the meantime, the mother, bury. grandmother, and great grand“I coached him to his first Cana- mother on the go says her and the dian record in the 50 Free as a 10 other Golden Girls “are hoping year old,” she chuckled, pointing this will inspire other people to out she still has, and still cherishget involved in the Seniors Games es, the poster of Tewksbury given because it’s a great opportunity to to them by the iconic Canadian be physically active and stay young swimmer himself after he won ... young at heart anyway.” gold and set a new world record Zone 2 (Vancouver Island in the 100 Back at the ‘88 OlymNorth) finished fourth out of 13 pics, on which he wrote ‘thanks zones in the medal standings with to Larry and Joan for showing me 241 medals (105 gold, 78 silver and what it takes to get to the top.’ 58 bronze). “It’s pretty exciting to be part The 2012 BC Seniors Games will of these swimmers lives and their be held in Burnaby.

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(f) “Part 2.1 – Deﬁnitions” will be amended by changing the deﬁnition of agriculture adding “farm education,” after the words “includes a farm retail sales”.

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(g) “Part 2.1 – Deﬁnitions” will be amended by adding the following deﬁnition:

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i. farm education means education and research except schools under the School Act, respecting agricultural use, as long as the area occupied by any buildings or structures necessary for the education or research does not exceed 100 m2 for each parcel and the number of students at any one time does not exceed 10 persons; 2. Land Use & Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999 Amendment (KSS - 266 Village Way) Bylaw No. 580.63, 2011 This zoning amendment bylaw will change the zoning designation of the Kwalikum Secondary School (KSS) site so that “Public School” is the only permitted use. This amendment will support the long term retention of the secondary school in its current location. A housekeeping amendment has also been included in the proposed Amendment Bylaw No. 580.63. In the Institutional 1 (P1) zone, “Residential Use” has been changed to “Residential Use that is Accessory to a School or Church.” This clariﬁes that residential use is not permitted as a standalone use, but does not change any other details of the zone.

266 Village Way Kwalikum Secondary School

Figure 1: Location of 266 Village Way For further information regarding the bylaw amendments, please contact the Planning Department at the Municipal Ofﬁce of the Town of Qualicum Beach, #201 – 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia at 250.752.6921 or email planning@qualicumbeach.com. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Paul Butler Director of Planning Town of Qualicum Beach

Luke Sales Deputy Director of Planning Town of Qualicum Beach

Our focus is on keeping the fun in hockey.” OMHA, like most every other minor hockey association, offers a rep program for highly skilled players wanting to pursue hockey at a more serious level, and bodychecking is still happening in that division. ACCORDING TO HOCKEY CANADA, the difference between bodychecking and body contact is defined like this: Bodychecking: an individual defensive tactic designed to legally separate the puck carrier from the puck. This tactic is the result of a defensive player applying physical extension of the body toward the puck carrier moving in an opposite or parallel direction. The action of the defensive player is

Bodychecking, seen here at the Junior B level, in minor, recreational hockey seems to be a thing of the past on Vancouver Island. PQ NEWS FILE PHOTO deliberate and forceful in an opposite direction to which the offensive player is moving and is not solely determined by the movement of the puck carrier. Body contact: an individual defensive tactic designed to legally block or impede the progress of an offensive puck carrier. This tactic is a result of movement of the defensive player to restrict

movement of the puck carrier anywhere on the ice through skating, angling and positioning. The defensive player may not hit the offensive player by going in the opposite direction to that player or by extending toward the offensive player in an effort to initiate contact. There must be no action where the puck carrier is pushed, hit or shoved into the boards.

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By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS From the bumped-but-not-forgotten files, this update from baseball dad and big time Parksville Royals booster Mike Parlow. According to Parlow, “all four Royals’ graduates in the pros are turning heads with some great play.” • Third baseman Taylor Green, playing for the AAA Nashville Sounds, leads the pack hitting .310/.390/.535 through 85 games. Taylor is from Comox and was drafted by the Brewers in 2005. His performance this year has pundits speculating that a call-up to the big club is only a matter of time. • Pitcher Ethan Stewart of the Gulf Coast League Phillies has a record of 2-1 in his last five starts with an impressive 2.92 ERA. Ethan hails from Campbell River and was drafted last year by the Philadelphia Phillies. • Carter Bell of Courtenay was drafted last month and has hit the ground running with his new team, the Yakima Bears of the Northwest League. Through his first six games starting at 3B, Carter is hitting .400 with a triple and six RBIs. • Campbell River’s Mark Hardy, drafted last year, is on a roll winning his last three games. He has an ERA of 2.66 and a sterling WHIP of 1.18 for the season. Pitching for the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Midwest League, Mark has struck out 36 against only nine walks in his last ten games.

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Ron Opheim started his career in Parksville. A golf tournament this month will be played in his memory. followed in her father’s footsteps and for the last year and a half has been working at the Nanaimo News Bulletin. She said it can be bitter sweet, working in the same industry in which her father was so admired. “I started two days after he left for medical leave. He was proud of me because this was his baby. He impacted many people’s lives. It can be hard when I run into people who knew him.”

The 21-year-old said one of her dad’s favorite things was spending time in his garden at home, but when his health began to fail, he couldn’t enjoy it anymore. She said the garden at the Palliative Care Unit was nice and her father spent some time visiting it, but they want to make it spectacular. Maigan is part of committee organizing the Ron Opheim Memorial Golf Tournament at Morningstar

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited 1019........... $26,995 2010 Explorer Sport Trac Limited 9992A ............ $36,995