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Tour de Rock riders (including Oceanside Detachment’s Const. Rochelle Carr centre) arrive at Qualicum Beach town hall Thursday as they continue their ride from one end of Vancouver Island to the other to raise funds for pediatric cancer patients. For more, see A5. AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO
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Breast feeder challenge Breastfeeding is the best way to nourish your baby and that fact is being reinforced by a special challenge that will see local moms converge on the Parksville library on Saturday morning to breast feed their bundles of joy all at the same time.
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A Victoria driver is lucky to be alive after his car slammed into the roundabout, took major air and then burst into flames in Qualicum Beach this week. He was able to escape the vehicle and suffered only a sore back. However, he was charged with driving without due care and attention.
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Man hurt in fiery crash Car launched into the air at QB roundabout By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER A 29-year-old Victoria man is recovering from back injuries after a spectacular motor vehicle crash at the Qualicum Beach This story was
[online first www.pqbnews.com roundabout Monday night. Oceanside RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robertson said the incident happened at about 9:30 p.m. when the eastbound Chevy Impala hit the roundabout at Rupert Road. The vehicle was launched into the air by the impact, sailing
for about 20 metres before hitting the ground and continuing for another 20 metres. The man was able to scramble to safety just before the vehicle subsequently burst into flames. As the Qualicum Beach Volunteer Fire Department scrambled to respond, the vehicle became completely engulfed in flames, destroying the car and causing significant damage to the roundabout structure. The driver, who has been charged under the Motor Vehicle Act for driving without due care and attention, was taken to hospital with complaints of back injuries. Alcohol was determined not to have been a factor in this collision. news@pqbnews.com
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A Parksville teen was rushed to hospital Monday after getting hit by a car while walking across a marked crosswalk. Oceanside RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robertson said the incident occurred at about 1 p.m. at the intersection of Shelley Road and Highway 19A in Parksville. He said a 38-year-old Parksville woman was making a left turn onto Shelley Road when her Mercury Sable hit the 17-year-old pedestrian in the crosswalk. The young man was rushed to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with minor but undetermined injuries. The weather at the time of the incident was windy, cloudy and raining heavily. However, the incident remains under active investigation by the Oceanside RCMP. Anyone with info is asked to call 250-248-6111. — News staff
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Construction on the underground utilities on Memorial Avenue in Qualicum Beach has led to the town’s main access to Highway 19A being blocked off and traffic diverted. NEIL HORNER PHOTO
Work on Memorial begins Village Way to Hoy Lake Rd. now blocked By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER The jury is still out about exactly what the new design of Memorial Avenue in Qualicum Beach will look like, but town engineer Bob Weir said the underground utilities need to be dealt with now, regardless. Weir made the com-
ments as a section of the main connector in Qualicum Beach remained closed off “We are installing storm sewer and water distribution piping in anticipation of the eventual rebuilding of the Memorial corridor,” Weir said. “This isn’t the surface work. It’s the underground utilities that have to be done ahead of that.” Weir said Qualicum Beach council is still undecided about exactly what form the
eventual rebuilding of Memorial Ave. will take on the surface. However, he said the underground utilities have to be installed, regardless of the eventual form of the surface works and is independent of the eventual layout. The road between Village Way and Hoy Lake Road is now blocked, but Weir said the contractor hopes to be able to keep at least one lane of traffic flowing over the
course of the construction project. “The contractor intends to maintain at least one way traffic flow, but there are some sections where it has to detour all the traffic,” he said. “Hopefully we can maintain one way flow for most of project duration.” Weir estimated the work will be completed some time in the middle of November. news@pqbnews.com
CAUSES ROLLOVER A hit and run on Highway 19 sent one car into the ditch and onto its roof — and sent police on a quest to find out who was responsible. Oceanside RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robertson said the incident took place at about 6:15 p.m. Monday when a northbound vehicle on Highway 19 at Hillview Road in Nanoose Bay was seen to leave the highway and slam into the ditch. When police and ambulance personnel arrived a short time later, they found a 1991 Chevrolet on its roof and its 39-yearold driver, a Nanaimo man, suffering from minor injuries. The incident was witnessed by another motorists, who described seeing a second vehicle clip the rear bumper, sending it into the ditch. The witness was able to describe the offending vehicle, which did not stop at the scene. Police found it though, and are continuing their investigation into the matter. — News staff
FOR THE RECORD In our article about the upcoming special meeting to honour four Qualicum Beach residents with the title of Freemen of the City, we left a digit off the date. October 9 should read Oct. 19.
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Tour de Rock 2011 Oceanside detachment’s Const. Rochelle Carr (above, far left) leads the pack into Qualicum Beach’s town square as the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock rolled in Thursday and The News was there. Clockwise from top right: ride mascot Ryder Racoon greats a student at Ballenas Secondary, local rider Aux. Bill Peppy introduces the riders from across the Island to the local spectators after town crier Len Mustard officially welcomed them to town. Check The News on Tuesday for more as the team continues down the length of the Island. PHOTOS BY BRENDA GOUGH AND AUREN RUVINSKY
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Many issues on municipality’s agenda By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Most of Parksville council is busy at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver this week where delegates are meeting and discussing resolutions on a variety of wider government topics. “The session on smart metres was absolutely packed,” reported acting mayor Chris Burger Wednesday afternoon from Vancouver. He said most delegates appear to favour a moratorium on installing the new wireless BC Hydro metres to give time for further study and public information, but the provincial government is making it clear they will push it through despite any such resolution. Delegates were scheduled to vote on the smart metre moratorium Thursday. Another major topic around the Vancouver Convention Centre was the proposed new position of municipal auditor general, which Burger said delegates were quite split about. “Some are concerned about a loss of autonomy and things like who will pay for it and what the rationale is,” Burger said, pointing out they are already legislatively required to do independent audits every
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year. “Personally I don’t share those concerns given the very good reports we get from our auditor,” he said. “Others see it as another layer of accountability.” There was also spirited debate about online voting before they passed a resolution asking the government to pass legislation to allow municipalities to use it starting in 2014. Some see it as a way to engage younger voters while others worry about fraud and privacy issues. With Burger and four Parksville councillors attending, they are taking full advantage of the concentration of government officials and in the
first two days of the five day conference, met with several provincial ministers. Burger, councillor Marc Lefebvre and RDN chair Joe Stanhope met with the Minister of Forests, Land and Natural Resources about the Arrowsmith Water System licensing needs and were meeting again with the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to canvas for a $1.5 million grant towards the aquifer storage and recovery proposal. Lefebvre and Burger also met with the Minister of Health, Michael de Jong about getting an Assertive Community Treatment team for homeless outreach work in Oceanside. Councillors Al Greir and Sue Powell met with Shirley Bond, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General to promote the Oceanside Youth Ambassador Program and push for a pending $25,000 grant. Coun. Carrie Powell-Davidson met with Minister of Agriculture Don McRae, from Comox, about the upcoming Let’s Eat Local conference on Oct. 12, which she said he has indicated, but not confirmed, he would attend. Councillor Teresa Patterson remained in Parksville to “hold down the fort,” Burger said. Watch for more on the UBCM in upcoming editions of The News. news@pqbnews.com
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Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when a group of mostly retired people formed the Nile Creek Enhancement Society, and with the DFO as a partner, began to rehabilitate the watershed. They built a small hatchery, tapped into a long unused water system that belonged to the Qualicum BayHorne Lake Waterworks District, and started to incubate pink salmon eggs in what has been described as one of the best small-scale fisheries rehabilitation projects in the country. Driven by a desire to restore the dying river, NCES members tended to act first and then get the permits, and along the way failed to get a water licence.
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Volunteers at the Nile Creek Hatchery in Qualicum Bay are finally able to conduct their aquaculture work legitimately and no longer face the threat of having the water cut off to their community-built hatchery. After a long, drawn out battle, the local Waterworks District, The Nile Creek Enhancement Society (NCES) and various government organizations have eliminated the hurdles that threatened the successful communitybuilt hatchery. NCES president Ken Kirkby said with the help of some key players, including water works district administrator Leigh Campbell and former water board member Ernie Buckley all of the parties involved have come to an agreement. Not only do they now have a legitimate water license, they have also obtained an aquaculture license from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Kirkby said after years of being caught up in bureaucratic red tape, NCES volunteers
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QUALICUM BEACH — The Town of Qualicum Beach continued its drive to power up its electric fleet of vehicles this week with the announcement they have added a Nissan Leaf to their fleet. The Nissan Leaf, supplied by Nissan Canada and Newcastle Nissan in Nanaimo, is the second 100 per cent electric vehicle to join the town’s fleet this year. The 2011 Nissan Leaf has a range of 160 km per charge, no gas, no tailpipe and no emissions, which chief administrative officer Mark Brown says fits in perfectly to the town’s Energy and Emissions Management Plan. Along with the Mitsubishi i-Miev, the Nissan Leaf will also replace a fossil fuel fleet vehicle. As part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection Program and as a signatory to the Province of B.C. Climate Action Charter, the Town prepared a Corporate Climate Change Plan in 2007 which identified the Town’s greenhouse gas emissions. — News staff
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Policing costs are steadily increasing and developments at the provincial and national level don’t offer any obvious solutions for smaller municipalities like Parksville, according to acting mayor Chris Burger. Speaking from the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference in Vancouver on Wednesday, after Solicitor General Shirley Bond announced that Ottawa threatened to withdraw RCMP services if a new 20year contract is not reached by November, Burger said those are issues that have to be worked out at the provincial and federal levels, but could impact Parksville. Policing services are “by far the largest single item on the Parksville budget,” he said, and are projected to hit $2 million a year soon, out of the city’s roughly $15 million budget. He said Parksville has looked into the
Police are one of the major expenses for municipalities in B.C. NEWS FILE PHOTO possibility of establishing its own police force and found it would cost far more than the the RCMP currently cost for those services. “The detachment is currently doing a good job,” he said, pointing out that among other benefits, as a huge national organization they can parachute in resources as needed for big events or major crimes, which a small force simply can’t do. The city is also approaching the 15,000 population cutoff (currently around 11,000) in which they would lose the small communities grant and have to pay 90 percent of the cost, in-
stead of the 70 percent it is now responsible for. “That would amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars in extra costs,” Burger said. “That’s one of the reasons I repeatedly say it’s good to be small,” he said, pointing out that the current proposed build-outs could push the city over that line and easily require a five to seven per cent tax increase just to pay for the same policing services. “These are all very big ‘ifs’ for us,” he concluded, indicating the city has to watch the negotiations and deal with the effects. writer@pqbnews.com
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Creek water issue resolved The outcome was that, after two years, NCES would have to either get their own license or changes would have to be made, as the hatchery actually falls a few feet outside of the boundaries of the district, among other issues. The DFO could get a water license for the Crown land the
hatchery sits on, but a policy restricted them from getting involved in such cases. Kirkby said not only do all the parties have a workable agreement, they also have a full blown aquaculture license. “The killer of the whole thing, the absolute mind bender is that DFO somehow or another has found it
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hose of us who have had visions of cycling between Parksville and Qualicum Beach — and who only made it as far as the first pub or rest stop — can only marvel at the dedication and grim determination that must power the legs of every single one of the riders in the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. You have to know that each of the riders has faced challenges — moments as they ground their slow, painful way up some nameless hill, likely with the wind blowing against them and The Tour de possibly rain pounding down — when they just Rock riders wished, fervently wished, that it was all over. It takes character, in moments like that, to have that grit grit your teeth and ignore the fire that seems to be roaring through your calf muscles and continue pedaling up that cursed hill. The Tour de Rock riders have that grit and they have it for a very good reason — the best of reasons, actually. They’re doing it, not just for the children, but for the most vulnerable of children — those who are fighting the sometimes losing battle against childhood cancer. The riders must know their efforts can’t save every child who is afflicted with this horrible disease, but they also are aware that maybe, just maybe, the result of their fundraising efforts might move one youngster — maybe even a few of them — from the loss column into the win column. That’s why they sweat and grind their way up those hills, and hats off to them for doing it. The least we can do is recognize that dedication and grit by pulling out our wallets and giving a few bucks to the cause. — Editorial by Neil Horner
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Sometimes it seems, goedkoop really is duurkoop! Abraham Lincoln walked five miles in the snow, barefoot, to return a library book. Just so he could save a three cent fine. That’s my kind of guy! ~Jack Benny ~
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eople who think Jack Benny was cheap, never met my father. Dad was always looking for many a Dutchman’s dream: a koopje. In case your Dutch is limited, a koopje is a bargain. But it’s more than that — it’s the deal of a lifetime. So it doesn’t surprise me that it was Dutch settlers who bought Manhattan for $24 However unjust, it was the ultimate koopje. Mom had a different take. She believed that, “Goedkoop is duurkoop.” Roughly translated it means that cheaply made goods are no bargain in the long run. It was a point on which my parents agreed to disagree.
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Dad hated winter driving in Ontario. He faithfully watched the nightly weather report praying there’d be no “white stuff.” One November afternoon he took us to the hardware store to check out the new snow blowers. “Here’s a nice big one for $199.99,” I enthused. Dad was unimpressed. Instead he examined a tiny electric job for $99.95. The salesman said, “This one’s great for light snow but you’ll need a bigger one for drifts.” Dad nodded and said, “We’ll take the little one.” When we got back to the car Dad said, “I hope this will be a lesson to you boys. I just saved a hundred dollars!” Mom said nothing. That night Dad watched the weather report but seemed oddly disappointed. No white stuff.
A few nights later we had a snowstorm. The next morning he sprinted outside and started the snow blower. You could hear its high pitched squeal a block away. That’s By Ray because it got comSmit pletely bogged down in seconds. Jay and I laughed uproariously. Dad shot us a look. “You boys get the snow shovels!” We stopped laughing. As he headed inside I heard Mom say, “Goedkoop is duurkoop.” Dad didn’t reply. The next autumn Dad had a new axe to grind. It was OPEC and the rising cost of gas. He was determined to sell our big Oldsmobile and buy a Japanese import. “Look at this, boys,” he said, reading a brochure, “if we buy a Japanese car, we could cut
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our gas expenses by half !” “Are you buying a Toyota?” Jay asked. “No, I found a koopje. It’s a new brand and their cars cost $200 less.” Jay glanced at the brochure, “I’ve never even heard of them!” “I think they made Japanese fighter planes.” “Great,” Jay sighed. “We’re getting a kamikaze car.” “Never mind. Think of what we can do with the $200 I saved.” “Yeah,” I replied, “Like buying a decent snow blower!” The next day dad brought home his new Japanese import. It was bright yellow. “Oh look,” Jay smiled. “It’s a lemon!” The engine sounded suspiciously like a sewing machine. Never knowing when to shut up, I joked, “Hey, Dad, it’s a good thing I don’t have any Juicy Fruit.” “Why?” he asked suspicious-
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ly. “Because if I stuck some gum under the wheels you’d never get it off the driveway.” The next morning the weather turned cold and Dad went out early to start the new car. When Jay and I came outside he was angrily kicking the front tire. Meanwhile, the heater was busy spewing anti-freeze all over the front seat. Apparently, they’d forgotten to clamp the hoses. A few days later Dad traded the “lemon” for a beautiful new Mercury. And even though he lost several hundred dollars, he was happy. Why? Because he convinced the dealer to include a free $60 clock. Dad finally had his koopje. And Mom? She smiled enigmatically as Dad left for work in his new car. Then, turning to us, she said something profound: “Goedkoop is duurkoop.”
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Pssst ... Happy Birthday CBC November 2 will be the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first broadcast and I am almost afraid to say anything. There is a chance my comments will be noticed by the Prime Minister or one of his right-handed, tight-fisted, free-market economists. Apparently Harper and some of his Conservative cronies sufferer from an irrational fear that the CBC is controlled by left-leaning conspirators with university degrees in the Arts and Humanities, therefore, it is risky to wave a CBC birthday banner in front of that sort of paranoid bull. Harper has demonstrated a fondness for controlling events and spinning the news. A good example is the ongoing allegation against Tony Clement, one of his cabinet ministers, for misappropriating federal funds. Harperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response has been to circle the wagons and try to shoot the questioners. The Conservatives must be afraid of what the truth might reveal. What happened to Harperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promises of integrity and accountability? When governments cover up the truth, the people always suffer.
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Your editorialist, Neil Horner, gushes in your September 27 edition about the premierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointment of Ron Cantelon as the secretary to the minister responsible for seniors. Neil says that he is a competent man and is confident that he will do a good job because he lives in the area of this province that has two communities with the highest average age in the entire country. In fact, Mr. Cantelon lives in Nanaimo. As for doing a good job, we all remember his very brief stint in the Liberal cabinet a few years ago where he tried to demonstrate his competence before being replaced.
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or decades, Qualicum Beach was an enviable community not only due to its location but because it gave an aura of serenity. There was a spirit of cooperation, community pride and respect that permeated throughout the town. It was not unusual to see business owners and local professionals having a casual discussion with members of council over coffee and you could count on meeting your local politicians and town administrators any day of the week in a local store or eatery. Developers and realtors were often called upon for input and discussion on upcoming projects. It was all done within a spirit of co-operation, and it was a beautiful thing. Sadly, these times are no longer a reality. I cringe when I think of the upcoming municipal election campaign because I know that some candidates will target their opponents by name calling and labeling. These candidates will create an atmosphere of fear and conflict by making sure that people who do not agree with their views are targeted with unpopular labels. There is a name for such behaviour â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is called bullying. It has already started, Frank Hornerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very unpleasant letter about Councillor Brouilette and a few months ago, someone wrote a letter to the editor lambasting Dave Bryan for his input at the OCP meeting, the writer probably never met Dave and (more than likely) lives in a development that was created by someone like Dave who has vision and expertise. I would hope that candidates will discuss the issues, respect their opponentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opinion and realize that anyone running for office is most often driven by their need to make a difference. I, for one, want to hear about issues and taxes and council wage hikes and upcoming plans, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you? However, history tells me that this will not happen; the electorate will again be subjected to immature conduct by a few. Elementary school children will tell you that name calling and labeling are not acceptable and students who indulge in that activity are ostracized and sent to the principal.
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consequences without the consent or contribution of those who are most affected. Hubris can be a recipe for disaster. Participatory Democracy recognizes that the knowledge and wisdom for making informed decisions lies within the communities that we serve. A big heartfelt thank you to all the students, parents, teachers, elders, and community philosophers out there who have shared their visions and aspirations for what education can and should be. Your squeaks are creating the conditions for an education system that is focused on its potential, not its limitations. To participate in democracy, please get out and vote this November 19.
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I have been concerned about the smart meters and following the stories in the paper including todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story (Sept. 23) quoting BC Hydro saying there are no plans to install smart meters in our area until March 2012. Well, mine arrived today. This is despite my contacting BC Hydro by website and by phone to tell them they could access my property to check my meter but not to install a smart meter. I was told Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d receive a letter to postpone my installation, but instead they left me a meter. It seems BC Hydro has responded to our local governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potential banning of smart meters by rushing the installation. Denyse Widdifield For those who have yet to reQualicum Beach ceive their meter, get your letters into BC Hydro and put your refusal in writing. There are people looking into a class action suit over this and a paper trail will be important. To our local governments, Kudos to Lynette Kershaw (letwe know that the World Health ters to the editor, Sept. 27) and all Organization announced on May the other â&#x20AC;&#x153;squeakers,â&#x20AC;? who are con- of this year that Electromagnetic tributing to making our education Radiation is a possible carcinogen. system more creative, relevant and Also, under the Public Health Act inspiring. the government must take action Our public school trustees if they become â&#x20AC;&#x153;aware of a health can too often fall into the trap of hazard or health impediment thinking that by simply being within its jurisdiction.â&#x20AC;? elected (sometimes just acclaimed), Perhaps now you can act on our they have somehow acquired behalf. the Wisdom of Solomon and can Michele Deakin make decisions with far reaching Qualicum Beach
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Davies to run in QB New council candidate loves his community By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER The race for seats around the Qualicum Beach council table heated up another notch this week, with word that Tom Davies is entering the fray. The president of the Chartwell Residents’ Association made the announcement Tuesday, stressing that while he may be a neophyte in the electoral political system, he nevertheless brings much to the table. “I bring maturity, common sense and experience to the table,” he said in an interview. “I started off as a labourer and whatever opportunity came up I took on and ended up being quite successful. “I really do know how to get my hands dirty, because I’ve been there.” Davies said he decided to enter the municipal election race because he has the time, the energy and the need to give something back. “There are some people who, when
TOM DAVIES ... worked with human resources and labour relations they get to retirement age, have hobbies they thought about for a lifetime, but I am not going to spend a lot of time fishing,” he said. “I am dedicated to community service.” Besides serving as head of the Chartwell Residents’ Association, Davies has been front and centre in the push to get a health centre in Oceanside, helped work on the Qualicum Beach sustainability plan and the OCP. He has also been involved in the airport land designation debate. “I’m not happy just sitting there and clicking the channel changer on the TV,” he said. “I want to make a difference. I’ve been given so many things in life, I want to give back to society as best I can.” Davies added that
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Ron Cantelon agrees that his appointment as Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors is a good fit. The MLA for the Parksville-Qualicum constituency said this week he’s looking forward to learning from senior citizens about what they see as both needed and important. “I think the preoccupation with many seniors is not growing old, but still growing
RON CANTELON ... seniors still have a lot to offer society up,” he said. “They still have a lot to contribute to society and the community. We need to listen to what seniors have to say.
They are such an important demographic, we need to hear what they have to say.” Cantelon said not only is there a higher proportion of seniors in society today, but being a senior makes up a much larger portion of people’s lives. “It is the most significant portion of your life now,” he said. Cantelon said he’s eager to hear the concerns of seniors, both in his home constituency and from those around the province.
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with the session coming in, but probably not until December or maybe late November.” One thing he does know however is that many seniors are snowbirds who head south for the winter, so any consultation sessions he plans are going to have to take that into consideration. He said pension issues, the local health centre and the Condominium Act are high on seniors’ agendas.
“I’m going to learn from seniors, being a newbie in the seniors department,” he joked. “I want to find ways we are being effective and share Parksville’s knowledge about how to act responsibly as a senior-friendly community.” To this end, Cantelon said he hopes to set up consultation sessions to hear firsthand what works, and what doesn’t. “I would like to do outreach,” he said. “I plan to do something,
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Davies set to run closer to the town core so more senior people have access to the services they need.” One of his primary concerns, he said, involves people at the other end of the demographic. “We need to create more opportunities for employment in the area,” he said. “Economic growth doesn’t come from Wal-Mart jobs, a town grows with industrial jobs or high-tech.”
“It’s a gift we’ve been given and we don’t want to overdevelop.” That said, he acknowledged that with the retirement of the huge Baby Boom generation, there will be continued pressure by seniors to move to Qualicum Beach. “We need to prepare for the onslaught and make provisions for it,” he said. “There are ways we can develop higher density accommodations
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employers, community leaders or personal references and must reflect community or leadership contribution. 6. A brief essay (not more than 1200 words or 3 pages, typed and double spaced) outlining what motivated and inspired them in their chosen field. When they first discover their desire to pursue this program and what education facility will they be attending? In addition, graduates are asked to include their future goals and aspirations and how this scholarship will help to achieve them. Recipients of this bursary will have two years in which to claim the funds upon graduation. Upon registration at a post-secondary institution, the recipient will be required to provide proof of registration to the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce and funds will be transferred to the post-secondary institution in the recipient’s name. Any graduate wishing to apply for the scholarship must contact KSS directly or go the KSS Counseling Centre.
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Games, balloon surprises, silent and live auctions and dancing to ABRA Cadabra will give you a most memorable evening. This annual fundraiser for charities and notfor-profit groups in our community benefits a broad range of organizations and ages. Gala 2011 is a great way to give to your community, do some Christmas shopping and have a special evening with friends, family and colleagues. Call the Chamber office at 250-752-0960 for more information.
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Qualicum Beach Board of Directors Dianna Rivard, Chair Quality Foods Case Co Moira Hauk, 1st Vice Chair Coastal Community Credit Union Geoff Ball, 2nd Vice Chair Milner Gardens & Woodlands Jason Moore, Treasurer McIntosh Norton Williams Pat Weber, Past Chair RE/MAX Anchor Realty Rusty Joerin Woodsgift Enterprises Jim Lynch NR Insurance Services Sheri Waters 2 Maids A’ttendin Jean Young Arbutus Emporium Julie Chambers The Gardens at Qualicum Beach as either a Board member or committee volunteer, please call the Chamber office today. If you are part of an organized group that’s working towards strengthening our community and have identified issues that require attention or initiatives that require additional support, then please contact the Chamber office so that we can develop a strategy which is inclusive of our entire areas needs.
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asset. Who better to ask for direction than the front line workers who hear and see the wants and needs of our visitors and local residents. We will meet with the Town of Qualicum Beach and ask them to share their priorities and goals so that we can identify common areas of focus and lend our support. We will solicit feedback from our membership and ask them to identify our: • strengths, so that we may build on our assets; • weaknesses, so that we may minimize their impact; • opportunities within the community, so that we may take advantage or leverage new and existing partnerships ; and lastly • the threats they face, so that we may mitigate the risks to our community At our upcoming Annual General Meeting in November, we will bring in new Board members and expand our committees and working groups. Once these initial consultation sessions are completed, our Board of Directors will start a formalized strategic planning process to ensure linkage and alignment of all our goals and priorities. We will support our members and the community, while focusing on long term community sustainability. If you are a Chamber member and are interested in joining us,
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November 2011 • Vancouver Island Juried One-Act Play Festival – November 1 to 5. Enjoy the performances at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach each night at 7:30 pm. This is the 7th year of this unique festival which draws entries from Vancouver Island, from schools to seniors’ groups, and many of the plays presented are original scripts being presented for the first time. Call 250-752-3522 for ticket information. • All Candidates Meeting for Municipal Council – November 2 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Civic governance drives the local master plan and priorities so come out and listen to the candidates. What issues are important to you? This is your opportunity to find out how the candidates feel about what’s in store for Qualicum Beach. • Vancouver Island Opera present “L’Elisir d’Amore” – November 5 & 6. This comic opera
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What do breastfeeding and libraries have in common? They both nourish the mind and are important factors in their development. That is why on Saturday, Oct. 1 to celebrate world breastfeeding week in Canada, the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is inviting all moms, dads, babies and caregivers to the Parksville Public Library for an educational event. “Nourishing the Mind” is the theme of this year’s tenth annual Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge. An international event, with the goal of setting the record for the most babies breastfeeding at one time, the challenge will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon with the “latch on” at 11 a.m. at the library at 100 Jensen Ave. East in Parksville. Parksville Public Health Nurse Gail Downey said most mothers are choosing
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Breast is best for the baby’s health Downey said this years theme for World Breastfeeding Week is “Talk to Me — Breastfeeding a 3D Experience”. The theme aims to protect, promote and create a favorable environment for breastfeeding communities. The World Health Organization and Health Canada recommends that mothers breastfeed their babies for up to two years and beyond. Breastfeeding has many health benefits and protective factors for both the mother and her
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Bylaw No. 1615, 2011 - Regional Growth Strategy
Pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter notice is hereby given the Municipal Council intends to adopt “Permissive Taxation Exemption Bylaw, 2011, No.1473” to exempt the following lands and improvements from taxation under Section 197(1)(a) [municipal property taxes] of the Community Charter for the year 2012:
Pursuant to Section 855(2.1) of the Local Government Act, Notice is hereby given that two Public Hearings will be held with regard to the following proposed Bylaw: “Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1615, 2011”
a)
Roll No. 770.16 – Lot 16, District Lot 4, Nanoose District, Plan VIS2590 – 116 – 425 Stanford Avenue East [Oceanside Cadet Youth Society] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $813.87; 2013 - $846.43; 2014 - $871.82
Public Hearing #1:
b)
Roll No. 125.200 – Lot 1, District Lot 13, Nanoose District, Plan VIP71491 – 149 Stanford Avenue East [Parksville Lawn Bowling Club] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $7,278.34; 2013 - $7,514.64; 2014 - $7,740.07
c)
Roll No. 144.010 – Lots 29 and 30, District Lot 13, Nanoose District, Plan 1565 – 205 Jensen Avenue East [Parksville Lions Senior Citizen Housing Society] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $929.61; 2013 - $957.49; 2014 - $986.22
d)
Roll No. 158.001 – Lease Area “A” of that Part of the Remainder of Parcel “B” (DD34903-I), District Lot 13, Nanoose District, Plan VIP67307 – 193 Island Highway East [Regional District of Nanaimo Parksville Curling Club] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $17,043.75; 2013 - $17,631.13; 2014 - $18,160.06
e)
Roll No. 158.500 – Lot 1, District Lots 2 and 50, Nanoose District, Plan VIP55660 – 200 Corfield Street North [The Nature Trust of BC] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $27,062.31; 2013 - $28,144.81; 2014 - $28,989.15
f)
Roll No. 180.000 – Lot 17, District Lot 13, Nanoose District, Plan 6836 – 144 Middleton Avenue [Parksville Seniors Activity and Drop In Centre Society] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $4,522.63; 2013 - $4,658.30; 2014 - $4,798.05
g)
Roll No. 204.000 – Lot 41, District Lot 13, Nanoose District, Plan 6836 – 129 Jensen Avenue East [Forward House Community Society] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $1,180.96; 2013 - $1,216.39; 2014 - $1,252.88
h)
Roll No. 214.001 – Lot A, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan VIP74182 – 188 Hirst Avenue West [District 69 Society of Organized Services] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $11,386.22; 2013 - $11,841.67; 2014 - $12,196.92
i)
Roll No. 217.000 – Lots 4 and 5, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 5663 – 170 Hirst Avenue West [Mt. Arrowsmith (Pacific No. 49) Branch Royal Canadian Legion/Arbutus Grove Reformed Church] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $4,372.58; 2013 - $4,503.75; 2014 - $4,638.87
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Roll No. 218.000 – Lots 6 and 7, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 5663 except Plan 36767 – 187 Alberni Highway [Governing Council of Salvation Army BC & Yukon Territory Divisional Headquarters] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $5,041.46; 2013 - $5,192.70; 2014 - $5,348.48
k)
Roll No. 283.000 – Lot 8, District Lot 4, Nanoose District, Plan 5797 – 312 Hirst Avenue West [Kingsley Low-Rental Housing Society] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $1,935.02; 2013 - $1,993.07; 2014 - $2,052.86
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i) Roll No. 295.011 – Lot 6A, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 2536 – 266A Moilliet Street South [Arrowsmith Rest Home Society] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $14,897.64; 2013 - $15,344.57; 2014 - $15,804.91 ii) Roll No. 295.012 – Lot 6B, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 2536 – 266B Moilliet Street South [Arrowsmith Rest Home Society] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $37,036.63; 2013 - $38,147.73; 2014 - $39,292.16
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Beban Park Recreation Centre Lounge 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo Wednesday, October 5, 2011 7:00 pm Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach Thursday, October 6, 2011 7:00 pm
Bylaw No. 1615 This bylaw if adopted would replace ‘Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309, 2003’ and establish a new Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) for the Regional District of Nanaimo excluding Electoral Area ‘B’ (Gabriola Island) and First Nations Reserve lands (as shown on Figure 1). The proposed Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1615 will establish a regional vision for sustainable growth and represent a commitment made by the RDN and the affected municipalities of the City of Nanaimo, City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach and the District of Lantzville to a course of action involving shared social, economic and environmental goals. The RGS aims to establish a more sustainable pattern of development in the region over a twenty-five 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. Bylaw No. 1615 builds upon the current RGS emphasis on growth management to include a broader range of sustainability goals that address climate change, economic development, food security, and affordable housing.
m) Roll No. 366.085 – Lot 1, District Lot 74, Nanoose District, Plan 34131 – 795 Island Highway West [Our Saviour Lutheran Church] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $6,192.19; 2013 - $6,377.96; 2014 - $6,569.30 Roll No. 366.365 – Lot A, District Lot 87, Nanoose District, Plan 41355 – 550 Pym Street North [Trustees Parksville Baptist Church] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $13,377.67; 2013 - $13,779.00; 2014 - $14,192.37
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Roll No. 366.665 – Lot 4, District Lot 74, Nanoose District, Plan 2467 – 407 Wembley Road [Anglican Synod Diocese of BC] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $6,551.47; 2013 - $6,748.01; 2014 - $6,950.45
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Roll No. 366.901 – Lot 1, District Lot 89, Nanoose District, Plan 45926 – 245 Hirst Avenue West [District 69 Society of Organized Services] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $8,589.78; 2013 - $8,933.37; 2014 - $9,201.37
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Roll No. 366.903 – Lot A, District Lot 89, Nanoose District, Plan 49747 – 133 McMillan Street [Oceanside Community Arts Council and Parksville and District Association for Community Living] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $6,003.82; 2013 - $6,243.98; 2014 - $6,431.30
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Roll No. 483.100 – Lots 1 to 4 inclusive, District Lot 89, Nanoose District, Plan 26728 – 118 McMillan Street [Parksville and District Association for Community Living] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $2,553.88; 2013 - $2,656.04; 2014 - $2,735.72
s)
Roll No. 605.801 – Lot 1, District Lot 127, Nanoose District, Plan 34272 – 345 Pym Street [Trustees Congregation of Knox United Church] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $13,483.34; 2013 - $13,887.84; 2014 - $14,304.48
t)
Roll No. 670.040 – Lot 8, Block 564, Nanoose District, Plan 33339 Except Plan VIP60816 and Plan VIP62488 – 1245 Island Highway East [Parksville and District Historical Society] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $5,382.39; 2013 - $5,597.69; 2014 - $5,765.62
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Roll No. 670.041 – Part of Lot 8, District Lot 40, Nanoose District, Plan 33339 – 1275 Island Highway East [Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $2,595.98; 2013 - $2,699.82; 2014 - $2,780.81
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Roll No. 670.080 – Lot 1, Block 564, Nanoose District, Plan 22048 – 1245 Chattell Road [Parksville, Qualicum Fish and Game Association] Estimated taxes for 2012 - $5,574.83; 2013 - $5,744.45; 2014 - $5,916.78
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A copy of the proposed bylaw and related information are available for public inspection at the Regional District of Nanaimo offices located at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded) until Thursday, October 6, 2011 or at the RGS web site at www.shapingourfuture.ca. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interests are affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by their representative, or by written submission on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you cannot attend the public hearing, written submissions must be received by e-mail (planning@rdn.bc.ca), in writing to the Regional District of Nanaimo, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2, or by fax at (250) 390-7511 by 4:30 pm on Thursday, October 6, 2011. For more information or to submit written submissions prior to the Public Hearing, please contact the RDN Planning Department at: Phone (250) 390-6510 or (250) 954-3798 in District 69 or 1-877-607-4111 toll free in BC Fax: (250) 390-7511 email: planning@rdn.bc.ca web: www.shapingourfuture.ca 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2 ▼
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS Masonic Daylight Lodge Meeting Euclid Lodge #158 will be hosting a Daylight Lodge Meeting on Saturday, October 1 at the Euclid Lodge Hall 4470 Gertrude Street in Port Alberni (Yates Building). There will be a no-charge soup & sandwich luncheon at 11:30 am followed by an EA Degree commencing at 1:00 pm. All Masonic Brethren in good standing are invited to attend. For more information or to confirm your attendance please contact the secretary Art Berry at 250-738-0061
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Our Church of the Ascension community will soon begin inquiry sessions to share with others the truths of the Catholic faith as well as the fellowship of our parish family. The sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn more about what the Catholic Church believes and teaches. Sessions will be held every Thursday from 7pm to 8:30pm in our parish hall beginning on Thursday, Oct 6th with an overview of topics to be covered. Please phone our parish at 250-248-3747, if you need further information. PARKSVILLE LIONESS Xmas Craft Fair-PKV Community Centre Nov 5/11 10am to 3pm.Table rentals $40. Payment is due at booking. Bookyour tables now! Contact Noreen: 250-248-0082.
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NOVEMBER 29, 1926 – SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Simmons. Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend to many. Husband to Julia, Father to Lori Clewlow (Rob), Step-father to Sandi Vandermolen (Nick) and Grandfather to Rena Weme (Curtis), Shayla Melin (Richard), Meranda Verhnjak (Rod), Jason Samson (Nomi) and 13 great-grandchildren. Dennis was born in Cudham, Kent on November 29, 1926 the only child of Reginald and Elizabeth Simmons (nee Horton) moving to Tenterden, Kent when he was just six years old. As a young teenager in the Second World War, he worked as an equipment operator at an Air Force Base in Southern England. In his early twenties he worked as a Chauffeur by day for Lord Millar, who was an Accountant for Satchwell Thermostats and in the evenings he took an electronics course prior to his immigration to Canada in 1955. Once in Canada he began his own business, Pacific Transistor and was coowner of D&K Electronics. In the early 1970’s, Dennis was in the Auxiliary Police in Vancouver and also did some private investigative work for Bill Lines, a Policeman friend. He moved to Vancouver Island in 1982 and continued in his same field as D&C Satellite. Along with his work, he started the COPS (Citizen’s On Patrol) program in Qualicum which he was involved in for 8 years and also the Speedwatch program for almost 10 years where he earned himself the nickname “Dennis The Menace” from those who were caught in his speed traps. Dennis was also a member of the Rotary Club for over 40 years as well as a Mason since 1986. He loved the ocean and owned numerous boats in his lifetime spending much of his free time enjoying fishing and just being on the water. Thank you to all of Dennis’s friends who were so supportive of him; Kurt and Lisa Zurbuchen (Lisa’s wonderful shrimp dishes that Dennis loved), Mike and Pat Bull, Tom Palmer, Dolina Winger and Mike and Liz for Dennis’s favourite Borscht soup, just to name a few. We would also like to say a special thank you to the “Coffee Boys”, Michael Bachynski (Liz), Gerry Caille (Debbie), Michael Proctor, Rodney Luck (Millie) and Barry Ellis (Marcella) who met for coffee with Dennis every morning 7 days a week. A service will be held at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum at 1:00 p.m. on October the 1st, 2011 and all are welcome to attend. We would like to request that in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Rotary Club of Qualicum or a charity of your choice.
Mrs. Dorothy Jomini quietly passed away at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital early Saturday morning. She is survived by two sons, David (Scynthia) living in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia and grandchildren Adam and Amber Jomini, and by Gordon (Diane) in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Throughout her life she was very involved in the Methodist Church, which became part of the United Church of Canada. She was awarded the Lifetime Membership by the United Church Women’s Association. She moved from Grand’Mere, Quebec to Qualicum Beach, British Columbia in 2003. In Qualicum Beach, at Hawthorne Place and St. Stephen’s United Church, she made many friends. Social activities, game days, teas, and lunches at Cockney Pride were all special events. Wearing her Tilley hat, she was easily recognized about town by helpful staff at stores, the bank, and especially the library. Dorothy will be missed by her many friends and family. After a long active life she has gone to her eternal rest.
A memorial service was held at St. Stephen’s United Church on Village Way, Qualicum Beach on Wednesday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice, or the Community Meal Program at St. Stephen’s Church.Thanks to the staff and residents at Hawthorne Place, and to the staff at Nanaimo Hospital for all their care to Dorothy. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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born October 2nd, l981 died in the arms of his family September 12, 2011 at age 29. He is survived by his parents, Robin and Sylvia Campbell, younger sister Meredith Campbell and older sister Naomi Albert, brother-in-law Tim Albert and niece Emily, his grandmother Noreen, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Torben was a unique person who loved to laugh. He had a huge heart for others in need and would help whenever possible. He had a sweet loving spirit. Torben was always looking for adventure. He loved his ATV and dirt bikes as a young lad. Torben loved to go fishing, the outdoors and golfing. He ran heavy equipment, and was a small engine mechanic. He also enjoyed landscaping. Torben loved children and was affectionately called “George of the Jungle” by many kids. He played bridge, creative writing and was in the process of taking a University Course in Financial Planning. Torben had severe allergies and suffered from seizures and a metabolic food disorder which eventually took his life. At a young age Torben accepted Jesus into his life. Torben’s family is confident that he is with the Lord today with a perfect body and a perfect soul. Torben was interested and had contributed to the Manna Ministry for the Homeless in the Oceanside area. Donations in Torben’s name can be made to the Manna Ministry to the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church at 550 Pym Street, Parksville, BC V9P 1B6
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Lorne passed away September 22, 2011, at the age of 85, after a lengthy illness. He grew up in Campbellton, New Brunswick, working in Labrador and Ft. McMurray, Alberta, before retiring with his wife Marion in Parksville, B.C., in 1987. Lorne was a veteran of WWII, and a boilermaker by trade. In retirement he focused his energy on his family, carving, playing the bagpipes, service to his church, working as a service officer for the Legion and with the Shriner’s in support of the Children’s Hospital. He was a lifetime member of the Masconic Lodge in Ft. McMurrary, Alberta, and an affiliate member of the Parksville Lodge, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Parksville Rock & Gem Club. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marion, their three daughters, Barbara (Ron) Sands, of Anchorage, Alaska, Joan (Hugh) Furber, of Ft McMurray, Alberta and Heather (Walter) Ingram of Fernie, B. C., 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Knox United Church, Tuesday, September 27, 2011. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make donations in his memory to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 3550 Wayburne Drive, Burnaby BC or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC, 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V2
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DE BRUIN, LEN
Len was born in Dubbeldam, The Netherlands on May 8, 1936 and immigrated to Canada (Calgary, AB) in 1959. His career was spent with the Alberta Liquor Control Board, where he was a manager in their St. Albert head office. Len retired to Vancouver Island and remained an active person in the community. He was involved as a volunteer with the local museum, The Old School House and the local theatre. He also spent time visiting residents in care facilities and serving as Spare Master in the Qualicum Beach Senior’s Mixed Curling Club. Len was an active member of St. Columba Presbyterian Church. He loved gardening and travelled far and wide with Betty for the nine years they were happily married. He leaves behind to live on his memories: his best friend, wife and supporter, Betty; his four sons and their partners: Morgan (Susanna), Craig (Katrine), Sean (Shelley), Mervin (Sharon), his grandchildren: Amber, Monique, Kyle, Tamara, Spencer, Zachary, Holly, Connor, Sean Jr., Jessica, Jennifer, Robin, Nicole, Chloe, Rachel and his great grandchildren: Parker & Ryan. Also Jackie De Boer. Betty’s children: Jolanda (Amethya), Melissa, and Jerome. Betty’s grandchildren: Natalya & Joshua. Len is also survived by his sister: Plony (Jan) from Leusden, The Netherlands, brother: Arie (Frieda) from Dordrecht, The Netherlands: various nieces, nephews and cousins in the Netherlands as well as many friends in other countries. A Celebration of his life will be held October 1st at 11am at the St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 921 Wembley Rd. Parksville, BC. Following internment in the memorial garden of St. Columba, you are invited to visit with the family in the Mahood Hall of St. Columba for fellowship and refreshments.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF ANNA HIRSCH Deceased, who died on JANUARY 29, 2011 formerly of PARKSVILLE,B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of ANNA HIRSCH, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors, Patricia Anne Perkins and Donna Lee Ferguson, c/o SOLOWAY & COMPANY Barristers and Solicitors 145 E. Hirst Ave., PO Box 1867, Parksville, BC V9P 2H6 on or before October 21st., 2011 after which date, the Executors will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice. SOLOWAY & COMPANY Barristers and Solicitors
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES at: STANFORD PLACE CARE CAMPUS: Licensed Practical Nurses: Casual positions (must have current registration & First Aid/CPR certificate.) Care Aides: Casual positions available (must have current registration) Cooks: casual positions (cooking certificate required) Please forward resume to:Human Resources, 250 Craig St., Parksville, BC, V9P 0A7 F/T POSITIONS open for Landscape Maint & Construction Co. Only persons with valid DL & exp need apply. Please reply with resume to: thesharpdesign@yahoo.com HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B flatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefits package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763
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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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250-248-3346 COMOX VALLEY RV requires a Sales Manager, Finance Manager and 2 Sales Representatives. Automotive sales experience an asset. Please email your resume to: danny@comoxvalleyrv.com
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All camp-based positions for the North Vancouver Island area. First aid certification an asset. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-9564888 or email office@lemare.ca North-Island Auto Dealership is accepting resumes for the position of Sales Manager. Please send resume including management qualifications to: The Mirror, #104 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, V9W 5C1 ATTENTION: Box #155 or email to angelah@campbellrivermirror.com and type Box #155 in the subject line. PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay competitive wages and offer benefits package. Email resume to: dlsales@telus.net
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We also offer an Online Medical Transcription Program 9 months– starts monthly Financial Aid available for qualified students P.C.T.I.A. accredited college
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We are looking for caregivers to provide a home environment for youth in need of withdrawal management and stabilization related to substance use. Situated in the Nanaimo, Ladysmith, or Parksville areas, caregivers will provide non-medical care and support to youth between the ages of 12 -19 years in a private, safe, alcohol and drug free home. A reliable vehicle, criminal record check, references, and participation in a care home study are required. If you are interested, have good people skills, a calm approach, and enjoy working with youth, please contact the Transitions Care Home Coordinator 250754-2773 ext 222 or visit www.narsf.org - employment tab. EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
HELP WANTED
FINANCIAL SERVICES
CONTRACTORS
RECYCLING
FRIENDLY FRANK
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
MORTGAGES
PART-TIME EXPERIENCED maintenance person with mechanical background. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and equipment operation required. This is a seasonal position for busy farm operation. Wages negotiated upon experience. Please fax resume to: 250752-6277.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
J & S DESIGNS Yard and fence design, General yard maintenance, Painting, Reno’s, Finishing Work, House Washing by hand,Rubbish removal,and all aspects of snow removal including salting Seniors Discounts! Free Estimates! Call John and/or Sandy 250-586-3373 / 250-228-0147
IN-N-OUT Recycling. #1 cash buyer for unwanted vehicles. Free towing 250-937-7691
OAK WITH glass coffee table and 2 matching end tables, $85. Call 250-752-2543.
GUNS WANTED: I want to buy your guns. Call (250)4687533.
WINDOW CLEANING
WINE MAKING equipment. Everything needed for making wine, incl. Filter & Corker. $60 takes all! Call 250-954-3738
SLATE ROCK needed to build a crevice garden at Eswyn’s Alpine & Rock Garden, Nanoose Place. Perhaps you have some leftovers? Any size, thickness or amounts would be appreciated. Please call 250-248-9568.
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVERS / BARTENDERS needed. Must have “Serving it Right”, a positive attitude and must be able to work night shifts & weekends. Apply to: The French Creek Marine Pub, #1-1025 Lee Rd, Parksville.
MEDICAL/DENTAL CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant, P/T required for busy paperless dental office in Salmon Arm. Must be professional, detailed oriented have a positive attitude and work well within a team environment. Dental reception an asset. Please send Resume: valerie@alexanderdental.ca or mail to PO Box 90 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2.
OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK RECEPTIONIST NEEDED We are seeking a receptionist to join our team at the Mid-Isle Veterinary Hospital in Qualicum Beach. The position is initially for two days a week but will increase to full time to cover a maternity leave. We need an individual with excellent reception skills. The position also involves a lot of handson work assisting our veterinarians. We will provide extensive training. Please drop off resumes at our hospital at 5-161 Fern Road West in Qualicum Beach before 13 October, 2011.
PICKERS WE BUY GREENS CEDAR.27/lb PINE/FIR.32/lb Robbins Wreaths 1060 Spider Lake Qualicum Phone 250 757 9661 email:robbinswreaths@yahoo.com
PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING ORGAN & KEYBOARD LESSONS: In your own home - on your own instrument! Call Keith Clarke, 250-743-9669
FINANCIAL SERVICES
INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344
HOME CARE SUPPORT ANGELS HOME CARE CERTIFIED, INSURED MARCIA 250.594.7777 EARN $1200./monthly. Free accommodation w/privacy in a Qualicum condo w/private garden for assisting a senior gentleman with housekeeping, shopping. Has common AMD (eyesight decline). Plan winter holidays,passport needed; Cuba? USA? Curious? Call (250)752-3327.
LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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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. PACIFIC RIM DRYWALL 21 yrs experience, reno’s & repairs, no job to small, local references. Drywall, drywall finishing, ceiling texture & skylight repair. Guaranteed workmanship. We’re in the Parksville Telus Yellow Pages under Drywall. Call Parksville at 250-586-7426.
GARDENING WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, large dump. Pressure washing, Irrigation. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.
HANDYPERSONS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HAULING AND SALVAGE
CLEANING SERVICES Carleen’s Clean & Green Housecleaning with an eye for detail. Home (250)594-8812 or Cell (250)240-4017. GRANDMA TRAINED cleaning service taking new clients. Efficient, friendly & fair. Call Heidi today 250-228-3637. THE ANSWER. Housecleaning, laundry, ironing, mending, shopping, errands, cooking & baking 250-248-4283
TOWN OF QUALICUM, various horses for free lease. Just pay board fees of $350 p/mo. Have your own horse without risk or investment! Board includes use of facility with indoor & outdoor arenas plus round pen! 250-752-3458.
PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING: I’ll care for your cherished feline(s) in my clean, quiet, loving home (no cages). Now accepting bookings. 7 day minimum stay. Long term rates available. 250-740-5554 PAWS OF PARKSVILLE High quality dog grooming of all breeds and sizes. Calm, quiet environment PH: Jesse at 250-927-3776
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES
OCEANSIDE HOUSE and home for repairs, maintenance and pressure washing. Pete, (250)927-2641.
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES for small business, reasonable rates, ref avail - get organized, call 250 752 3833 today.
EQUESTRIAN
LOCAL MAN with truck for hire. Qualicum Bay to Fanny Bay. Call Gary (250)757-9182 or leave message.
SMALL JOB Specialist. Experienced Contractor. At home or business. Small jobs a Specialty. Reasonable rates. Professional workmanship. Refs. Dave: 250-954-7877.
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
GLASSY TOUCH Window cleaning. Committed to quality service & results. Free est. Let the Sun Shine in! Call Roger 250-468-7731
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES
ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Ron 250757-2094 or 250-228-1320
MOVING & STORAGE
Parksville 250-248-8251
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
FRIENDLY FRANK
ARROWSMITH GOLF Membership for sale $2000. obo. Call 250-228-7270 for details. DEMO SALE- 12 Kitchen Cupboards, white w/oak trim, great condition. $1500, obo. (250)752-1237. GLASS TOP Ruttan table w/ 4 matching swivel chairs, $160, 3 matching dressers, $20 ea. 3 wheel Electric pacer plus Scooter, $350. 250-752-2543. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? RICCAR VACUUM, 2 years old, Call 250-954-1110. YAMAHA ELECTRONIC piano, $899 obo, dining table & 4 chairs, $599 obo (both in excellent cond), 250-248-0399.
ACREAGE 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
APARTMENT/CONDOS QUALICUM BEACH, Apt. for sale in Hawthorne Place, 750 Memorial Ave. 1 bdrm, 24 hr on site management. Contact Val or Pete @ 250-248-8366
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1250 sq.ft. commercial service bldg for rent. Office and reception area + shop. New modern industrial site. $1250 per mo. Lease available. Call 250-248-3850
FOR SALE BY OWNER OCEANFRONT Fanny Bay BC, immaculate rancher in excellent condition inside and out, .48 acre property. Open concept living area, perfect for entertaining. Remodeled kitchen with hardwood and heated tile floors, 2 bdrms, 2 full bths. New price $615,000 (will look at all reasonable offers) 1305 sq.ft. (250)861-3218.
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 255 HIRST- 2 bdrms, $925. Ardent Properties www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881. 297 HIRST- 2 bdrms, 2 bath, $1295. Ardent Properties www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881. AVAIL IMMED. Parksville 1bdrm patio home 50+ senior’s complex. $1050/mo incl. light housekeeping. Optional dining program avail. Long term tenancy preferred. 250-752-1583. COOMBS: 2 bdrm, bright loft apartment, 4 appls, W/D, utils incl, avail now, N/S, N/P, $950 mo + dam dep, 250-937-9945 2- BDRM Apt, Hilliers area. N/S, small pet neg, laundry, deck. Avail Nov. 1st. Ref’s. $750 mo + utils, discount for long term. Call 250-752-3032.
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GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
CHARTWELL, 824 Hampton Pl. Sat. Oct. 1st, 9am - 2pm. A Variety of items! Moving Sale! Everything must Go!!
PARKSVILLE- 548 Morison Ave, Sat, Oct 1, 8am-2pm. Multi-family! Rain or Shine! PARKSVILLE 555 Belson St. Oct 1 & 2 (9:30-2). Estate sale. Complete household goods. Furniture, tools, art, toys, and lots more. PARKSVILLE- 647 TEMPLE, Sat, Oct 1, 8am-2pm. Antiques, collectibles, vintage glass, depression glass, china, figurines, some boys toys, tools, too much to mention. PARKSVILLE 740 Foster Dr. Oct 1st (8-12). Multi Family. Downsizing fishing rods, reels, tools, chairs, BBQ, lots of ornaments. Lots for everyone. PARKSVILLE, (Craig Bay), 1405 Madeira Ave. Sat. Oct 1st, 9am - 1pm. Multi-Family!! Furniture, dining room set, collectibles, household, wire shelving, electronics, birch mantle. Good Variety of items. No early birds please! PARKSVILLE, Oceanside Community Church (Opposite Co-op on Alberni Hwy). Sat, Oct 1st (9-1). Huge INDOOR Sale PARKSVILLE: SHORELINE Estates, (entrance opposite 353 Willows St.), Sat., Oct. 1, 9-12. Park on Willow St. QUALICUM BEACH254 Elizabeth Ave, Sat, Oct, 1 9am-2pm. Multi-family! 15’ inflatable boat, barbecue, bike, antique oak chairs, furniture, misc household, power washer, compressor and lots more.
PARKSVILLE - Wembley Mall Flea Market & Book Sale to support the SPCA. Books, collectibles, pet supplies, household items, bedding, puzzles & toys. DVD’s, Xmas items & much more. Fri Sept 30 (9-7) & Sat. Oct 1st (9-4)
CHARTWELL. DOWNSIZING & FUNDRAISER sale. Sat, Oct. 1, 8am-1pm. Household, books, sporting, kitchen, clothing, furniture. Fresh homemade bread, Metropolitan tea at discount. 1150 Sunrise Dr.,
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ERRINGTON, 1313 Errington Rd., Sat. Oct. 1st, 8am - 2pm. X-mas decorations, tools,mnt. bike, fishing poles, sewing material, jewelry, propane heater, electric stove, washing mach. (like new).Under shelter, so Rain or Shine. Lots for all!
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). 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. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
FREE DROP OFF: Oil, batteries, scrap metal. We pay $Cash$ for unwanted Cars & Trucks. Call anytime. Norm & Sons Towing, Salvage & Recycling. 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543
4 RATTAN swivel bar stools, $99. 250-752-9652.
WE’RE ON THE WEB
CHESTERFIELD (7’LONG) and love seat (62”Long), off white & soft beige, Canadian made, in great shape, $375 obo. Call 250-248-0291.
FREE ITEMS
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.
FURNITURE
21 partially full camping size propane bottles. 250-240-4901
POIRIER PAINTING, Residential/Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB insured.
Become a HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT • Job Security • Great Wages • Career Opportunities
WOOD PELLET fuel for sale. We deliver. 250-757-9232
FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
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.
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.
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.
Sales & Service. 1040 BELLEVUE ROAD
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ERRINGTON: 2037 Grafton Ave.(at the Blue Rooster), Oct. 1st, 8-? Pickers Delight! FRENCH CREEK: Meadow Dr., Sat., Oct. 1st, 8-1pm. Wide range of items. NANOOSE 2439 Cross Rd. (Red Gap Area) Sept 29 (10-5), 30 (10-5), Oct 1 (9-5). Clothes, vintage childs bed, lots of plants, dishes, misc. furniture, books. Lots of misc. too much to mention. Hosted by Remember That Island Picker. Call 250-9270500 PARKSVILLE, 106 Stanford Ave. W. (driveway off Craig St.), Sat & Sun. Oct, 1 & 2, 8am-1pm. Guys Garage Sale. Lot’s of tools, boating stuff, camping, 8’ utility trailer, 250cc bike, helmets, massage chair, etc.
QUALICUM BEACH- 981 Eagle Crest Dr, Sat, Oct 1, 9am2pm. ANTIQUE FURNITURE SALE! Pine trunks, country tables, wash stands, press back chairs, benchs, mirrors and more! QUALICUM: CHARTWEST Court, Sat., Oct. 1st, 8:30-12:30. Tools, fishing, furniture and more! QUALICUM, NORTH- (on the Way to Arrowsmith Golf course) up Boarman Rd, right on Rembar, first driveway on left, follow the signs. Lots of household goods, construction items. Something for everyone! Sun, Oct 1, 9am-3pm. TOPS BC 4248 Parksville is holding its Annual “New to You Clothing Bazaar” on Monday, October 3rd, 2011 from 11am - 12:30pm at the St. Ann/St. Edmunds Anglican Church hall, 407 Wembley Rd., Parksville. Clothing in a variety of sizes and fashion accessories at reasonable prices. Light refreshments available by donation. Public Welcome.
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RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION
AUTO FINANCING
OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone and internet. Available Sept 1. $1100/mo. (250) 954-0662 .
RENOVATED 2 bdrm suite in Parksville. Close to town & beach. Avail. end of Sept. $850/mo. Call 250-954-7088
PARKVILLE. 1-BDRM luxury suite on acreage. $950./mo inclds hydro. (250)228-3177.
ROYAL LEPAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 250-752-6926 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties
PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm, newly reno’d apt, Avail. immed. Heat, hot water included. $800/mo. Call (250)248-3350. PARKSVILLE – BRIGHT & spacious 2 bdrm. D/W, W/D option. Near schools, beach. downtown & on bus route. $825. Oct. 1st. 250-248-8592.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS WHISKEY CREEK- completely renovated inside/out mobile, 2 bdrm wood stove on shared acreage, long term. No dogs. $800 Available now. Call (250)954-1355.
MODULAR HOMES
PARKSVILLE CONDO2 bdrms, 1 bath, shared laundry, close to downtown. Avail Oct 1. $1000./mo inclds water & cable. Call 250-951-3989.
ERRINGTON- 2 bdrm modular home. Horses & pets welcome. $700 inclds hydro. Avail Now. (250)248-4809.
PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrm, D/W, free laundry, 2 car spaces, $825. Available now or Oct 1. Call 250-927-0287.
RENT OR Rent to Own RV’s in Coombs or Errington. Starting at $400. RV pads, $375 includes wi-fi & cable. (250)954-1355.
QUALICUM BEACH: Downtown, 1000sf, 2bdrm, 1 bath, lrg living room & deck, $1000. Avail. Oct. 1st, 1 year lease, NS/NP. 2 refs. 250-240-0549, 250-752-3241, 250-752-7904. RETIREMENT living condo on Parksville Beach: Awesome east facing view, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, newly renovated, in-suite laundry, level entry, detached garage, extra storage, quiet, adult oriented environment. Non smoking, no pets, references please. $1375.00 month. 250-248-3544.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. All utilities. Phone 250-248-6532.
COTTAGES 2 bedroom, furnished, beach front cottage, downtown Parksville, Available until June 1/2012. Suit quiet people. $850 utilities included. N/S N/ P. References required. 250- 248-3171.
COTTAGE, LIKE new 2 bdrm, f/s, n/s, n/p. Propane f/p. $850 Also avail. 10 x 20 storage unit After 6pm 250-752-4773 PARKVILLE. 2-BDRM cottage on acreage, 504 Church Rd. $850. (250)228-3177.
HOMES FOR RENT DASHWOOD. 800sq.ft. + storage. 3-bdrm, 1 bath, covered deck, lrg lot, quiet area. Water & garbage incl. N/S. Pets upon approval. Ref’s req’d. Avail Oct. 1st. $950./mo. (250)951-2906. DEEP BAY (Kopina Estates), immaculate rancher, 2 bdrm + den, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, forced air furnace (elec), F/P insert, fenced yard, N/S, pet neg, single attached garage, $1200 + utils, Oct. 1, 250-757-9248. DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl’s, close t beach and shopping, n/s, $1100 mo, avail. Oct. 1. Call 250-757-9696. ERRINGTON FARM- barn w/ executive house - $2500./mo Available Oct. 250 248-1717. OCEANFRONT Beachcomber Nanoose- 2 bdrm, 3 bath, furn’d or unfurn’d, plus optional 1 bdrm cottage avail to same tenant, fabulous views, walk on beach, 5 appls, wood F/P, laminate flrs. Kayak, fish, golf. $1500 mo. Please call 250468-1608.
QUALICUM BEACH, Cute 1 bdrm cottage/suite. S/F, Walk to town, $550 p/mo + hydro. N/P, N/S, 250-752-2215
PARKSVILLE- 2 BDRM, sm garage, W/D, F/S, D/W, sm dog ok, no cat, N/S. Avail Now. $1050. 250-248-8338.
QUALICUM BEACH, Newly reno’d, 1 bdrm cottage close to town. $ 800 p/mo Avail. Oct. 1st. Call 250-248-1061
PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM loft home, large yard, 5 appl’s, long term lease option. New paint, great home. $1000 + utils. Call (250)248-6629.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths, lrg family rm,2 f/p,close to downtown N/P, N/S, + util. 250-468-5451
PARKSVILLE- LOWER duplex, 2 bdrms, clean, near City Hall. F/S, W/D, ample parking, back yard. Absolutely no pets & no smoking. $750. (250)954-0193.
PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg garage, air exchanger, sprinkler system, close to town. $1150. (250)752-2182.
PARKVILLE. 3-BDRM house, 657 Turner Rd. $1000./mo. (250) 228-3177
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. 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.
WATERFRONT COLUMBIA beach area. Fabulous view 3 bdrm, 2-1/2 bath, 6 appls, dbl garage. Lease avail. $1500. 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
QUALICUM, 3 bdrm rancher w/attached garage, 1.5 bath, fenced yard. $1100/mo. Avail. Oct 1st. 250-738-0275 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.
WHISKEY CREEK 2 bdrm quiet country home, private well, pond, shop, avail now, $1200 mo. 250-754-4403.
QUALICUM BAY: Main floor of house. Gorgeous Ocean Views, 15 mins from Qualicum Beach village, fully furn’d, stainless appls, hrdwd flrs, open plan, 3 bdrms, 2 bath. Utils, cable, internet incl’d, avail Nov.1, $1300 mo. Call (250)757-8587.
WHISKEY CREEK- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, lrg yard. N/S, N/P. Damage deposit & refs. $1000./mo. Avail Nov. 1. 250-752-4556.
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Movie night to help woman with seizure issue Centre at 825 Village Way in Qualicum Beach, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. with a suggested donation of $5. The church office will also accept donations from people who want to help but can’t catch the film. Call 250-752-5513 for more information. — Submitted
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Golf pro looking for little pros By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS
Ashlee Claydon wants to get the word out about a new program for elementary schools called 60 Minute Kids Club. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO
The clock is ticking and Ashlee Claydon is hoping a call to action will get the ball rolling. A certified Class A golf professional/instructor and a certified fitness coach, Claydon, 28, qualified for the LPGA Futures Tour last November but has been on the shelf with a nagging injury since June. “I’ve only played in one tournament this year,” she said, pointing to the CN Tour Event back in May in Squamish. In the meantime, her focus she says has been on rehab, and on the 60 Minute Kids Club program, which she is completely behind. “Completely. It’s awesome, and I just want to get the word out to people about it.” The 60 Minute Kids Club she explains is an innovative and interactive program that motivates kids ages 5-11 to get healthy and active for 60 minutes a day. An interactive Kids Club website will be utilized as a platform for sharing and inspiring success. This resource says Claydon “empowers kids, parents and teachers to achieve success with relevant and up to date nutritional and fitness information.” The program also encourages kids to increase their physical activity level by completing realistic fitness challenges. The BSS grad said she’s
tried unsuccessfully to get through to some of the powers that be with School District 69, which she assumes is because of the job action strike. In the meantime, Matt Young, founder of the 60 Minute Kids Club along with co-founder Daryl Devonish have secured enough funding for 25 schools in B.C., and another 25 in Ontario, where Devonish is from. As of this year, Telus has signed on as the founding sponsor for a half million dollars a year for five years. That funding said Claydon, “now gives us the opportunity to enrol more schools,” adding the money will also be used towards enrolment fees ($3 per child per year) and prizes. “We do not want any barriers for the kids not to enrol and would like to keep eating all costs. We are currently searching for more partners to join the 60 Minute Kids Club and be actively involved. Right now there are five schools in B.C. (Vancouver area) and five schools in Ontario on board, and Claydon said the object is to enlist 2530 more schools (that would be some 15,000 kids) in each province for 2011. Closer to home, she said the short term goal is to have five schools from Vancouver Island utilizing the program, and “the ultimate goal in the next five years is to have all schools in Canada enrolled in the program.” “This is such an im-
portant issue for kids and something I have always been passionate about, and something that can be stopped. Obesity does not have to be an issue if we can educate the kids, parents and teachers and I think we need to get our community involved in this program. We want the public to be beware because we want the kids to ask about the program and want to be involved, but obviously it comes from the top so if the principals, the teacher and parents are on board then the kids will be on board. “There’s no administration or planning on the teacher’s part,” she said, adding “everything is taken care of by us. All they have to do is put the posters up.
We provide posters and outlines in the staff room, the class room, all the kids e-mail us directly, we go into the school and do a presentation on the subject... we’re just trying to get all the local schools on board so the founder (Matt Young) can go to them all in one day while he’s here.” Young will be in the Oceanside area Oct. 11 “and we’d like to get two or three more schools confirmed (among the seven schools in the area),” she said. The first 60 Minute Kids Club inaugural session starts Oct. 15 and runs for 60 days, “and the prizes at the end are really cool — it gives the kids something to look forward to.” SEE
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New youth soccer league embraced by island By James Clarke PQ NEWS SPORTS A new soccer league for U14 and U15 boys and girls is being embraced by the players and parents. Just three weeks into its inaugural campaign, the Vancouver Island Premier
League, comprised of around six teams in each division, from one end of the rock to the other, has already established a solid foothold. According to Oceanside Youth Soccer president Dave Reynolds, the VIPL “is a Vancouver Island initiative,” a joint effort between the top three Victoria Clubs (their
‘gold’ league teams) and a regional team comprised of players from Ladysmith to Port including Oceanside, and another regional team of players from Courtenay, Campbell River and Powell River. “Essentially were calling it a Tier 2 league... it’s to give the kids an option other than house — it’s an alternative
to Metro that allows them to stay on the Island,” Reynolds explained when asked why the change. “We decided this is a better route to go,” said the eight year OYS executive, adding “a lot less travel and they still get to play good calibre of soccer with the Victoria clubs.” SEE
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World Girl’s Hockey Day celebrated The International Ice Hockey Federation’s first annual World Girls’ Hockey Day will be celebrated in rinks around the world this Sunday, including Oceanside. According to Oceanside Minor Hockey’s Female Coordinator Sue Street, the mid-Island Blackhawks kick things off when they take to the ice Sunday 4 p.m. at Howie Meeker Arena against the Victoria Phantoms in Sr. A Women’s action; a great showcase for the game and a chance for younger girls and their families to see some of the best female hockey on the Island, then interact with the team after. Following the game there will be a meet and greet with the players and coaching staff,
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The mid-Island Blackhawks will be in action at Oceanside Place during World Girls’ Hockey Day. “as well as an opportunity to participate in the speakers ‘Hot Stove’ to hear more about female hockey,” said Street, adding there will be cake and refreshments after the game. Also scheduled to speak (subject to change) are Christina Sharun, Marissa Jordan and Phil Jordan.
Yale University,” Street said, adding she was an apprentice coach for Team BC at the 2011 Canada Winter Games and is an assistant coach with Team BC, which will compete at the 2011 Female U18 National Championships. “She has worked at all levels with the Island’s high performance hockey teams, most recently as a head coach with the North Island Extreme. Chris-
tina has a passion for hockey and strives to create a positive and fun environment for the athletes that she works with.” Marissa Jordan, a local hockey trailblazer and team captain who helped form the Blackhawks, will speak about hard work and team building and her father Phil, head coach of the Blackhawks, will talk about “Player and parent relationships.”
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Pruden returns to instruct youth Raven Pruden didn’t hesitate when given the chance the go back to school this month. But the local resident didn’t have to worry about books and lockers. Instead, he had to simply re-familiarize himself with the hallways of local high schools. Pruden, a sensei, facilitates a youth program for Kwalicum and Ballenas secondaries. It’s a sort of reunion for him, as he was an instructor for the KSS Jiu Jitsu club in 2006/07, and has since worked with other Oceanside youth programs. “I am really looking forward to it,” Pruden said after he was approached earlier in the year by Debbi Robinson, who developed a non-contact boxing basics program at KSS and asked if he would lead it. “Of course I said yes. This is about engaging our youth, giving them confidence and responsibility,” he said. The program won’t see any
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“It’s a great program, very well thought out,” she said, adding “they did it blood sweat and tears so far, and their goal is to have every elementary school in Canada involved.” Anyone looking for more information can call 250228-4737 or e-mail ashlee@ ashleeclaydongolf.ca or go to www.60minkidsclub.com. THE UGLY TRUTH The harsh reality is that kids born in 2000 and later are
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Girls and boys teams having fun in new soccer league Reynolds said what cleared the way for the VIPL was when Victoria’s top clubs committed to the league and to coming up Island to play. The decision passed unanimously when voted on by all the upper Island clubs. The mid-Island teams are all known as the VIPL Storm, and the upper-Island teams are the Riptide. The U14 Storm Boys team lost their league opener to the Saanich Fusion two weekends ago in Nanaimo and the U14 Girls Storm beat the Victoria Bays 5-1 at Serauxman Stadium in Nanaimo that same weekend. The U15 Boys Storm made their home debut two weeks ago, a 3-1 loss to the Bays and were back it at QB Rec Fields last Sunday in a hard-fought loss to Saanich. The U15 Girls Storm, coached by longtime local high school coach Larry Steffanek, were shut out in their first game to Peninsula and dropped a 4-2 final to the Bays last Sunday in Nanaimo. Each team plays between 12-15 league games plus exhibition games. Their season
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“It’s going to be very much a learning year for the players,” he said, “as we have many that are playing up in age group.” “This is a pilot project for the first year,” he added, pointing out “it’s not a full blown every age group yet, we’re trying to work the bugs out. It’s the first time we’ve actually had an official youth soccer league that includes both the lower and upper Island soccer associations, so it’s a positive step forward that’s for sure.” The plan is to expand the VIPL next year he said to include U14s right up through U18. GAME ON The U14 Boys Storm take on the Riptide in Powell RIver on Sunday. The U14 Girls play the Riptide in Comox. The U15 Boys and Girls teams both have a bye. The teams are off Thanksgiving weekend, the U14 Girls Storm are in action at QB Rec Fields Saturday, Oct. 15 at high noon against the Fusion, and the U14 Boys are in QB on Sunday against the Bays.
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he has performed all over the world and has six CD releases to date, so it is no wonder local blues songstress Layla Zoe is thrilled the way her music career is taking off. As she prepares for a European tour this winter and the release of a new album she recorded in Germany. Zoe found a few days to relax at home in Oceanside and share the exciting details about her latest project. Zoe wrote all the lyrics on the new album and said it really showcases where she’s at in her life. It is her first time with the German record label, Cable Car Records, which she said allowed her free reign to be artistic and creative on the project. “I can say with the new album I am the proudest I have ever been with the music. I wrote all the songs and the music is great. I feel like I have done a 360 and have come around full circle.” The album is called
Former Oceanside blues chanteuse will play several European dates, taking her music career to a whole new level. SUBMITTED PHOTO Sleep Little Girl and is named after one of the title tracks off the record. She said she loves all the songs on the album but Sleep Little Girl is one of her favourites. “It seemed to make sense because I am always travelling and busy and my mind is always going. I am a Gemini woman and sometimes the little girl in me just needs to go to sleep,” she said. “The woman who is out there rocking and trying to do business just gets exhausted, so it makes sense.” Zoe, who was in the area recently to
record a music video and visit with friends and family, admitted the tour will be intense. In October she flies overseas where she will perform in France for the first time at the Avignon Blues Festival on Saturday, Oct. 8. The festival features some of the top artists from the French stage as well as international musicians. From France, Zoe heads to Germany and then she is off to Switzerland “It will be the first time I have had a tour supported by a record label with an album
like this. It is all new to me.” Zoe said she is really proud of the audio on the record. “It is just a whole other level as far as the promotion of the album and what it looks like. I am excited about the tour,” she admitted. Zoe is also over the moon about having her album pressed into vinyl. “It was super exciting when they told me they were pressing vinyl because anybody that knows me well enough knows I am a complete record geek. I have a record player at my house and I listen to old records.”
Over the summer, Zoe played some major festivals in Canada, including Montreal, Ontario and Nova Scotia. “The Montreal Jazz Festival was a highlight for sure.” At the Dutch Mason Blues Festival in Truro Nova Scotia, Zoe performed during the day, but organizers were so impressed with what they heard they have promised her when she returns next year she will be one of the headliners. “They told me they wanted me back again next year to be on in the evening show,” she said. SEE
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A message of hope, faith and celebration is spreading across North America. This fall, six members of the En-Kata choir from Tanzania, Africa, are sharing songs and stories from the heart of their continent. The ‘Hope of the Maasai’ Tour 2011 will lead them through four Canadian provinces and six U.S. states, touching audiences with their testimonies of triumph over HIV/AIDS, disease and poverty. The choir will be at Island Gospel
Centre in Bowser on Wednesday, October 5 for their colourful presentation. “Africa’s story is not without hope. This fall, people in North America can share in the tradition of song and storytelling about the awesome power of God at work in one of the most remote areas of East Africa,” said En-Kata tour co-ordinator Jeremy Feser. The musical presentation will feature songs written by the Maasai and performed in both their native language of Maa and the official language of Swahili, interspersed with testimonies by the performers. SEE
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Addiction, a brain problem, not a moral issue The Oceanside Division of Family Practice, comprised of more than 30 family practitioners in Parksville and Qualicum Beach area, has invited Dr. Bayla Schecter to speak about “What is Addiction?” and share current research findings about alcohol and drug effects and treatment options, Wednesday, October 5 at 7PM at the Parksville Conference Centre. The subject of addiction, second in the series of monthly Community Health Forums, is hosted by the Oceanside Division to provide information to the community about key health care issues impacting area individuals and families.
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Not unlike mental illness, there exists a negative view and stigma around addiction, that these members of society are somehow weaker than others, that it is acceptable for us to turn a blind eye to their suffering. It’s time to clear the air—addiction is a disease, and those who suffer with it need medical assistance just as those who suffer from heart disease or cancer.
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Dr Brian Day, President Canadian Medical Association, 2007/2008 Dr. Schecter’s expertise Dr. Schecter has worked in addiction medicine for 23 years. She works as Regional Medical Advisor for Mental Health and Addictions, Vancouver Island Health Authority. She also works as a consulting physician at one of the addiction services clinics on Vancouver Island. She has extensive experience in giving workshops and lectures to professionals and the general public. Her audiences have included physicians, nurses, counselors, social workers, RCMP, Safe Babies Programs, parents and students. She has a specialty certification in family practice and over 20 years of experience, both in rural and urban practices. Dr. Schecter has an established rapport with her audiences after making presentations covering both addiction and concurrent mental health topics at professional development events throughout British Columbia. She is well known on the Island by professionals working with families and individuals struggling with addiction. Her style of presentation is clear, concise, entertaining and draws her audiences to linger afterward for questions and discussion.
Dr. Schecter’s presentation “I’d like to share my knowledge of the meaning of ‘addiction’,” said Dr. Schecter. “People need to know addiction is not a moral issue and we must remove the judgements made about it. “I want to help people understand when they take a drink, use marijuana or smoke a cigarette what the difference is between using, abusing, or being addicted to it.” She stated that abuse and addiction impact people’s physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being
She wants people to understand more about the “brain and body” impacts of both alcohol and tobacco. “What we now know about some substances of abuse, of which alcohol is an example, are the mental and physical problems that can occur years before addiction” she said. “ The good news is that knowing what these markers are can help people change their drinking habits and not run the risk of further consequences or of becoming addicted.”
The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) estimates that “there are over 150,000 people across Vancouver Island coping with mental health and addiction issues.” BCMA, Addiction, Stepping Forward
Many of us believe we know a lot about addiction and addicts, but Dr. Schecter’s Community Health Forum presentation will open our minds and expand our awareness.
Area Mental Health & Addiction Services VIHA’s Adult services range from short-term crisis intervention to rehabilitation and housing with many options in-between. VIHA delivers services to children and teens through Child and Youth Mental Health and Youth and Family Addiction Services. VIHA Addiction Intake Services for Oceanside are in Nanaimo 203-2000 Island Highway North (Brooks Landing Mall) Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W3 Phone: 250.739.5710 Fax: 250.755.3310 Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1.888.494.3888 Acute Inpatient Services Nanaimo Regional General Hospital 1200 Dufferin Crescent Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 Phone: 250.755.7691 ext. 2081 Vancouver Island Youth & Family Addiction Services 155 Weld Street (Annex) Parksville, BC V9P 2H7 Tel: 250.927.2956 Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Oceanside Division Community Health Forum Series Local Family Practitioners are striving to provide the best services possible to patients. They know offering health information is key in helping us become pro-active in meeting our own health needs, when possible.They will be hosting a series of monthly Community Health Forums complemented by an article in the newspaper. Each Forum will be held at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre at 7 PM. October 5 – SUBJECT: Addiction Presenter: Dr. Bayla Schecter November 2 – SUBJECT: Managing Sandwich Generation Stress Presenter: Ruth Matson, Nanaimo Family Life Association We invite you to attend the Forums and to bring your questions and concerns. Additional subjects include: Dementia, Prostate Cancer, COPD, Breast Cancer, Youth/Teen Health Issues, Hormone Replacement, Palliative Care, and others. Dates TBA.
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By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER As the head of the World Parrot Refuge in Coombs, Wendy Huntbach understandably has a soft spot for birds. However, she is well aware that, besides birds, dogs and cats, people in the Oceanside area have a wide variety of animal friends, everything from guinea pigs to eels. Because of this, Huntbach is organizing a special event this Sunday to celebrate World Animal Day. World Animal Day
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WENDY HUNTBACH ... bring pets of all sorts for the pet parades was started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. Although World Animal Day is celebrated on Oct. 4, that falls on a Tuesday this year, so Huntbach is holding her celebration on Oct. 2.
The Coombs event will feature a series of pet parades, where area residents bring their pets, be they bird, cat, dog, elephant or snake, to the parking lot of the World Parrot Refuge on Alberni Highway, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We’ll have pet parades and prizes,” Huntbach said. “Buckerfields has been marvellous. Huntbach said she’s expecting some displays and possibly residents from the Pacific Northwest Raptors refuge to show up as well, along with displays from the local rabbit refuge. For more information call Huntbach at 250-951-1166. news@pqbnews.com
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Zoe set for European tour “They have huge headliners there including Robert Cray, Johnny Lang and the Downchild Blues Band. They have had all these amazing people over the last few years so it has been fantastic. When I performed we had a huge crowd. It was great and they are really appreciative of what I am doing out there.” Zoe said her music is blues first but includes rock, some jazz and definitely soul. Although she’s constantly compared to Janis Joplin with her distinctive and powerful voice, Zoe said she feels it is her energy onstage that brings that comparison about. When she returns from her European gigs she already has
LYALA ZOE ... blues singer going from strength to strength things booked into April of 2012 in Ontario and Quebec and then she will return to Europe again in 2012 and just keep it going. Zoe said it could be a while before she performs in these parts because she has nothing scheduled for Vancouver Island. “Right now I am focussed on Eastern Canada because there is more happening
out there for the blues than there is here on the Island. There isn’t much of a blues society that is super organized here. There are some good things going on here like the Nanaimo Blues Festival and it is great but there are things happening out in Quebec and Ontario that just aren’t happening here,” she said. Zoe said since beginning her musical career she has changed quite a bit and is now more confident with herself and with creating her own music. She said this record label will take her to the next level. To sample music, buy CDs or purchase Zoe’s book Diary of a Firegirl visit her website www.layla.ca.
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The testimonies will be translated live on stage, and the songs will have on-screen translations. The En-Kata choir is a project in partnership between Pamoja Ministries and MAPED, an indigenous Maasai organization in Tanzania that combines the salvation message with issues of social justice. Together, the two groups have created two CDs of the choir’s performances as well as a stunning picturebook showcasing one community of the Maasai tribe. These items will also be available at the event. “The performance is family-friendly and anyone is invited to attend,” emphasizes Feser. “There will be no charge, but offerings are encouraged as one of the goals of the ‘Hope of the Maasai’ Tour 2011 is to raise money to continue with the construction of the first Maasai-led elementary school in Orbili, Tanzania.” In 2009, the En-Kata choir embarked on its first tour of North America. With the money raised, the Maasai were able to build two classrooms, bathrooms and teacher housing. A grand opening celebration for the school was held in June of 2011. “The community is excited about the opportunity to give their children a great education,” Feser explained. “The number of children wishing to enroll in kindergarten far exceeds the capacity of the two classrooms built so far.” With the funds raised by the En-Kata choir this fall, Pamoja Ministries and MAPED hope to add Grade 1 classrooms for the graduating kindergarteners to move into. The ‘Hope of the Maasai’ Tour 2011 will be at Island Gospel Centre in Bowser on Wednesday, October 5th beginning at 7 p.m., offering a look at the fascinating culture of the Maasai tribe in Tanzania and a chance to become part of the story of hope by helping their school expand. — submitted
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A high energy blues band is set to stir the crowd at the Shady Rest Pub Saturday night, with some rockin’ guitar, bass and drums topped off with a fiery dose of harp. The harp-driven blues band, Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners with “Lazy” Mike Mallon on harp and vocals, Kyle Guineau on guitar, Bob “Blue” Berry on bass guitar and vocals, and Ryan “Martha” Connell on drums has been rockin’ Vancouver Island for a few years now. They play at festivals and fairs, plus licensed bars and clubs. “We’ve always had the harmonica in there it’s just this last little bit we have really been concentrating more on our original stuff, and more blues,” said Mike Mallon, harp player and lead vocal-
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band recently released their second compact disc titled Life’s Been Pretty Good, another great collection of original rockin’ blues tunes which is available on their website. From slow to fast, traditional blues to funky, there’s enough on their plate to please any musical appetite. They will be playing originals as well as cover tunes at the Shady this Saturday, Oct. 1 starting at 7 p.m. and continues until 10 p.m. There is no cover charge to attend. For music samples and more visit the group’s website at www.lazymikeandtherockinrecliners. com. For more information on the Shady Rest Waterfront Restaurant and Pub visit www. shadyrest. The Shady Rest Pub is located on Highway 19A just past the Crystal Terrace development. reporter@pqbnews.com
Beautiful music will be heard on the streets of Qualicum Beach this weekend all part of The Harvest of Music at The Old School House (TOSH). The Horns of Plenty, the festival’s clarinet trio made up of Shawn Earle, Kate Frobeen and Liam Hockley will perform free mini concerts in various locations enchanting the town with Mozart Divertimenti. On Friday the trio will be at the entrance to the Library from 1:30 to 1:50 p.m., and then they will perform from 2:10 to 2:30 p.m., at the TD Bank. Look for the performers Saturday on the second floor of Qualicum Foods from 2 to 2:20 p.m., and in the same location Sunday from 1:30 to 1:50 p.m. They will also open the Absolutely Amadeus concert at TOSH on Friday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m., and Saturday’s “Evening in Brazil” at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre at 7 p.m., with compositions by Brazilian composers. The highlight of the festival is an appearance by Sao Paulo vocalist Fernanda Cunha at the premier event Saturday night. TOSH’s Ron Hadley describes it as “a nice
FERNANDA CUNHA Brazilian evening without the airplane fare.” He said the acclaimed vocalist arrives Friday evening after 30 hours of flying. He said the community can look forward to some great material from a wonderful singer. “We are hoping for a big splash on our Brazilian night.” He said the event at the civic centre will be cabaret style, with tables, so people can enjoy a drink during the evening presentation. On Friday Sept. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Barry Wedgle performs a solo acoustic guitar set. From 7 to 9 p.m., it is Absolutely Amadeus. a marvelous Mozart mixture performed by four of BC’s finest classical musicians. On Saturday, Oct. 1, four member Celtic band Cookeilidh will be performing from noon to 1 p.m. The night performance from 7 to 9 p.m., moves over to the Civic Centre for an evening featuring Cunha and the Horns of Plenty. — Brenda Gough
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Let’s not trivialize prayer I never pass up an opportunity to read John Stackhouse. Dr. Stackhouse is a professor of theology at Regent College in Vancouver who specializes in the relationship between faith and culture. His style is engaging, at times provocative, and he regularly challenges Christian stereotypes. The title of his September 16, 2011 opinion piece in the National Post certainly caught my eye: Note To Evangelicals: Not Every Event Calls For Prayer. Being that Stackhouse self-identifies with this part of the Christian family, he roused my curiosity and after reading, I realized that the piece was no less applicable to other parts of the church. Reflecting on some of the upset by some church leaders on not being invited
Pastor’s Point By Rev. Philip Spencer to 10th anniversary gatherings of the 9/11 attacks, he offered a number of reasons for declining the occasional requests he receives to lead prayer at public secular events. He refers to public prayer as “a form of speech offered on behalf of everyone present to God” and disputes the notion that it is a chance to share one’s faith. Instead, it can have the effect of marginalizing those “who don’t believe in God; people who don’t believe in the particular kind of deity being prayed to, and people who do
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There’s no feeling in the world like being the one to find a desperate, exhausted and lost hiker and provide them with the comfort they need. Now, Oceanside residents will have a chance to see what’s involved in being one of the Arrowsmith Search and Rescue volunteers who once in a while get to have that feeling. ASAR spokesperson Ken Neden said the group is holding an information night to give a taste of the life of a rescue team on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at their facility in the Hilliers fire hall on Highway 4, starting at 7 p.m. Neden said the last time they began training new volunteers, over 60 people showed up, far more than the ideal 20 to 25, so they are holding the information session prior to starting the course, so people know what to expect. — by Neil Horner
believe in God of that sort and don’t like the idea of an all-purpose prayer on behalf of an institution that otherwise pays no serious attention to God’s Word in its operations … So it dishonours God to drag God in for a token celebrity appearance at ceremonies for institutions that otherwise ignore God all the rest of the time.” As I said, Stackhouse is provocative, but as someone who also receives occasional requests to offer prayers at public secular events, I must confess some sympathy for his position. The Constitution of Canada asserts that “Canada is founded upon the principles that recognize the supremacy of God,” but beyond that rather general claim, it is not immediately apparent that many of our political and social institutions are especially interested in
consulting with God. There are, thankfully, some secular leaders who seek God, but one would be hard-pressed to find much discourse within the institutions concerning God’s opinion of things. As such, I wonder why these invitations are made. In fact, there are some times when I worry that some requests for prayer at secular events are simply an attempt to appease a certain segment of the public. Prayer is very much at the heart of the Christian faith. It leads us into a wonderful intimacy with God that is holy and powerful. Let’s not trivialize prayer. Let’s not, as Stackhouse argues, exploit it “to vaguely ‘dignify’ a secular institution.”
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Danceable Blues 7-10pm Shady Rest Pub
THE BIG MESS MARTY SHEPARD & VOXMANN KYLE
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BELLY FOR THE BEAST 7:30pm Middle Eastern Dance BCSPCA fundraiser Nanaimo Port Theatre
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CHORALE WORKSHOP
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First Nations History by Chief Bev Sellars Join Chief Bev Sellars for a captivating and unforgettable walk through First Nations history. Parksville Community Centre, Garry Oaks Room Monday, October 3 • 1-3:30pm
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The week of Sept.30- Oct.6, 2011 ARIES This is a time of great change, so make sure you stay alert and make sure you act quickly if an opportunity presents itself.
people’s standards the only standards that matter are the ones you set for yourself.
SCORPIO
Try to be enthusiastic about what you are being asked to do. You have got to do it anyway.
Stop wasting time and energy trying things that don’t feel right to you and focus instead on what both your head and your heart say you should be doing.
GEMINI
SAGITTARIUS
The approaching new moon in Libra is specifically designed to make your life more profitable and productive.
If ever there was a time to throw off imagined limitations & follow your dream that time is now. In fact the only time is now.
CANCER
CAPRICORN
Make an effort to patch up any minor disputes you may be having with partners and loved ones.
Some kind of breakthrough is imminent, so stop fretting that you have not done enough because there is still plenty of time.
TAURUS
LEO You will be made the proverbial offer you cannot refuse either today and, yes, it’s a pretty good deal. But don’t be too eager to say yes.
AQUARIUS
VIRGO
Your luck is on the turn and a few days from now you will wonder why you worried yourself sick about your financial situation. Think in terms of abundance, not in terms of lack.
Times may be tough financially but you still have options for making extra money.
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