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Golf pro is on the jobFiery crash

Tour de Rock riders (includ-ing 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 can-cer patients. For more, see A5.

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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 fl ames 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.

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.

The clock is ticking and Ashlee Claydon is hoping a call to action will get the ball rolling.

A certifi ed Class A golf professional/instructor and a certifi ed fi tness coach, Claydon, 28, qualifi ed for the LPGA Futures Tour last November but has been on the shelf with a nagging injury since June. Her focus she says has been on rehab, and on the 60 Minute Kids Club program, which she is completely behind.

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HIT AND RUN CAUSES ROLLOVER

FOR THE RECORD

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 traffi c diverted. NEIL HORNER PHOTO

Man hurt in fi ery crashCar launched into the air at QB roundabout

Work on Memorial begins

By NEIL HORNERNEWS REPORTER

A 29-year-old Victo-ria man is recovering from back injuries after a spectacular motor vehicle crash at the Qualicum Beach

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 round-about at Rupert Road.

The vehicle was launched into the air by the impact, sailing

for about 20 metres before hitting the ground and continu-ing 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 atten-tion, was taken to hos-pital with complaints of back injuries.

Alcohol was de-termined not to have been a factor in this collision.

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Walker hit while in the crosswalk

A Parksville teen was rushed to hospital Monday after getting hit by a car while walking across a marked crosswalk.

Oceanside RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robert-son 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 un-determined 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

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.

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 Hill-view 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-year-old driver, a Nanaimo man, suffering from minor injuries.

The incident was witnessed by an-other 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 con-tinuing their investi-gation into the matter.

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The jury is still out about exactly what the new design of Memorial Avenue in Qualicum Beach will look like, but town en-gineer Bob Weir said the underground utili-ties 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 corri-dor,” Weir said. “This isn’t the surface work. It’s the underground utilities that have to be done ahead of that.”

Weir said Quali-cum 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 traf-fic flowing over the

course of the con-struction 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 proj-ect duration.”

Weir estimated the work will be complet-ed some time in the middle of November.

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By AUREN RUVINSKYNEWS REPORTER

Most of Parksville council is busy at the Union of B.C. Munici-palities convention in Vancouver this week where delegates are meeting and discuss-ing 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 informa-tion, but the provin-cial government is making it clear they will push it through despite any such resolution.

Delegates were scheduled to vote on the smart metre mor-atorium Thursday.

Another major topic around the Vancouver Conven-tion Centre was the proposed new posi-tion of municipal auditor general, which Burger said delegates were quite split about.

“Some are con-cerned about a loss of autonomy and things like who will pay for it and what the ratio-nale is,” Burger said, pointing out they are already legislatively required to do inde-pendent audits every

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share those concerns given the very good reports we get from our auditor,” he said. “Others see it as another layer of ac-countability.”

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 young-er voters while others worry about fraud and privacy issues.

With Burger and four Parksville coun-cillors attending, they are taking full advan-tage of the concentra-tion of government officials and in the

first two days of the five day conference, met with several pro-vincial ministers.

Burger, council-lor Marc Lefebvre and RDN chair Joe Stanhope met with the Minister of Forests, Land and Natural Resources about the Arrow-smith Water System licensing needs and were meeting again with the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Develop-ment 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 Ocean-side Youth Ambas-sador Program and push for a pending $25,000 grant.

Coun. Carrie Powell-Davidson met with Minister of Ag-riculture 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 upcom-ing editions of The News.

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Water woes resolved at Nile CreekGroup is ready to move on with projects

Nile Creek Enhancement Society head Ken Kirkby points out some of the work that has been accomplished.

By BRENDA GOUGHNEWS REPORTER

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 En-hancement Society (NCES) and various government organi-zations have elimi-nated the hurdles that threatened the suc-cessful community-built 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 agree-ment.

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

can go about their business of continu-ing to restore nature in Nile Creek without the threat of being shut down.

“After a long battle we are in business,” he said.

The fight over wa-ter to the hatchery on Nile Creek goes back a long way.

The facility, which successfully hatches one and a half million salmon eggs each spring, was built by a group of volunteers almost 20 years ago in their ongoing effort to rehabilitate a stream that used to be known as the Pink River because of the schools of salmon that filled it in the fall.

But by 1993, due to the impact of logging and other abuses, Nile Creek was down to a handful of fish.

That’s when a group of mostly retired people formed the Nile Creek En-hancement Society, and with the DFO as a partner, began to rehabilitate the water-shed.

They built a small hatchery, tapped into a long unused water system that belonged to the Qualicum Bay-Horne Lake Water-works District, and started to incubate pink salmon eggs in what has been described as one of the best small-scale fisheries rehabilita-tion 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.

Kirkby admits in their desire to get the job done they cut a few corners and he said it became a big issue that got hung

up in bureaucratic rules — including one which stated non-profit groups can’t get their own license.

The waterworks district was about to turn off the tap that provides water to the hatchery.

The problem, explained Gordon Lundine, chair of the Qualicum Bay-Horne Lake Waterworks District, was that the NCES failed to get a water license more than a decade ago, when they tapped into the pipeline that runs under a road near the creek.

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Creek water issue resolvedCONTINUED FROM A7

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 par-ties have a workable agreement, they also have a full blown aquaculture license.

“The killer of the whole thing, the ab-solute mind bender is that DFO somehow or another has found it

within their wisdom to issue us an aqua-culture licence from no license possibility at all.”

He said NCES members feel good about this outcome and now they can concentrate on rear-ing fish in the hatch-ery over the next few months.

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QUALICUM BEACH — The Town of Quali-cum 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 emis-sions, which chief administrative officer Mark Brown says fits in perfectly to the town’s En-ergy 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 pre-pared a Corporate Climate Change Plan in 2007 which identified the Town’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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Cop cost a concernBy AUREN RUVINSKYNEWS REPORTER

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. Munici-palities conference in Vancouver on Wednes-day, after Solicitor General Shirley Bond announced that Ottawa threatened to withdraw RCMP services if a new 20-year 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 im-pact 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.

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possibility of estab-lishing 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 re-sources as needed for big events or major crimes, which a small force simply can’t do.

The city is also ap-proaching 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-

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“That’s one of the reasons I repeat-edly 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 polic-ing services.

“These are all very big ‘ifs’ for us,” he concluded, indicating the city has to watch the negotiations and deal with the effects.

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Those 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 determi-

nation 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 possibly rain pounding down — when they just wished, fervently wished, that it was all over.

It takes character, in moments like that, to grit your teeth and ignore the fire that seems to be roaring through your calf muscles and con-tinue 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 af-flicted with this horrible disease, but they also are aware that maybe, just maybe, the result of their fundraising efforts might move one young-ster — 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

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 ~

People 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 un-just, 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.

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 hard-ware 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 elec-tric 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 odd-ly 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 because it got com-pletely bogged down in seconds. Jay and I

laughed uproariously. Dad shot us a look.

“You boys get the snow shov-els!” We stopped laughing.

As he headed inside I heard Mom say, “Goedkoop is duurk-oop.” 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

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 buy-ing 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 suspi-ciously 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-

ly.“Because if I stuck some gum

under the wheels you’d never get it off the driveway.”

The next morning the weath-er 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 enig-matically as Dad left for work in his new car. Then, turning to us, she said something profound:

“Goedkoop is duurkoop.”

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Here’s to all of us squeakers

Horner’s gushing ignores the record

Argue issues in election

For 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 coopera-tion, community pride and respect that permeated throughout the town. It was not unusual to see business owners and local profes-sionals having a casual discussion with members of council over coffee and you could count on meet-ing 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 op-ponents 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 — it is called bullying.

It has already started, Frank Horner’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 opponents’ 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, don’t you?

However, history tells me that this will not happen; the elector-ate 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 activ-ity are ostracized and sent to the principal.

Denyse WiddifieldQualicum Beach

Feature LetterFeature Letter

Five years ago

• Parksville’s waterfront walkway for the Community Park and plans for the project are complete. Estimated costs for phase two of the proj-ect encompassing the area from the gazebo to the hovercraft land-ing in the park’s east end are $340,000. The four metre-wide path will be made from asphalt and feature improved lighting and landscape edging.

10 years ago

• The Explosives Disposal Unit was called in by Oceanside Police to help them deal with a bomb scare at the Parksville court house. A suspi-cious package was left in the breezeway of the court building. After an X-ray by an EDU, clad in military-style bomb proof ar-mor. The package was found to be empty.

20 years ago

• Recent amend-ments to regulations make it illegal to ride in a vehicle other than in a seat securely at-tached inside the pas-senger compartment of a vehicle.

The law prohibits the riding on the out-side of a vehicle and in the box of a pickup truck. The fine will be $50 for the driver and passenger.

By Ruth Smith

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Meters are here!

Kudos to Lynette Kershaw (let-ters to the editor, Sept. 27) and all the other “squeakers,” who are con-tributing to making our education system more creative, relevant and inspiring.

Our public school trustees can too often fall into the trap of thinking that by simply being elected (sometimes just acclaimed), they have somehow acquired the Wisdom of Solomon and can make decisions with far reaching

Today’s monolithic media conglomerates reward people who add to the ‘bottom line,’ not those who aspire to investigative journalistic excellence.

Citizens need unbiased infor-mation, free from high-paid corpo-rate and political spin-doctors.

Happy Birthday, CBC. Thank you for 75 years of diverse, enter-taining and informative program-ming.

Keep up the good work. Canada needs you now more than ever before.

Lloyd AtkinsVernon

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 deci-sions lies within the communities that we serve.

A big heartfelt thank you to all the students, parents, teachers, el-ders, 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 No-vember 19.

Julie AustinCoombs

I have been concerned about the smart meters and following the stories in the paper including today’s story (Sept. 23) quoting BC Hydro saying there are no plans to install smart meters in our area until March 2012. Well, mine ar-rived 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 I’d receive a letter to postpone my installation, but instead they left me a meter.

It seems BC Hydro has re-sponded to our local government’s potential banning of smart meters by rushing the installation.

For those who have yet to re-ceive their meter, get your letters into BC Hydro and put your refusal in writing. There are people look-ing into a class action suit over this and a paper trail will be important.

To our local governments, we know that the World Health Organization announced on May of this year that Electromagnetic Radiation is a possible carcinogen. Also, under the Public Health Act the government must take action if they become “aware of a health hazard or health impediment within its jurisdiction.”

Perhaps now you can act on our behalf.

Michele DeakinQualicum Beach

Pssst ... Happy Birthday CBC

November 2 will be the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s first broadcast and I am almost afraid to say anything.

There is a chance my comments will be noticed by the Prime Min-ister or one of his right-handed, tight-fisted, free-market econo-mists.

Apparently Harper and some of his Conservative cronies sufferer from an irrational fear that the CBC is controlled by left-leaning conspirators with university de-grees 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. Harper’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 Harper’s promises of integrity and account-ability? When governments cover up the truth, the people always suffer.

Your editorialist, Neil Horner, gushes in your September 27 edi-tion about the premier’s appoint-ment of Ron Cantelon as the secre-tary 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 coun-try. 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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Water plan is too pricey

incoming council members will see fit to look at other options for regional water supplies, options that would be much more efficient, and supply good water to more people at a fraction of the cost.

Trevor Wicks Qualicum Beach

Financial account-ability and indepen-dent oversight in municipal and local government opera-tions, is becoming more important as taxpayer dollars are being spent faster than many incomes can sustain.

Parksville and area residents may not be aware that millions of dollars are begin-ning to flow into the Arrowsmith Water Service’s planned wa-ter supply upgrade.

The taxpayers who are shelling out this cash have had no opportunity to evaluate any of the many options or com-ment on the projected $52,500,000 expendi-ture.

An alternative approval referendum is scheduled in 2014 after about $7 million has been spent on the consulting and the pre-construction phase.

Should the taxpay-ers be entitled to an independent review of the region’s water supply plans before too much money goes down the drain?

This multi-million dollar expenditure will supply a relative-

ly small proportion of the water required by the area’s residents.

In fact it appears that this will be the first of many multi-million dollar water supply projects com-ing down the pipe. Low cost options that would meet health requirements include drilling wells at ap-propriate distance from the river, and connecting to the existing system, di-

verting surplus storm water and creating upstream storage.

My suggestions for consideration are on my website, www.innovationbc.com.

The decision, made by a small number of people behind closed doors, to spend sig-nificant public funds, should have provided some opportunity for public scrutiny and input.

Hopefully the

The nightly TV News is full of dire warnings about a recurring global recession. Six European nations,

and the once-mighty USA, all teeter on the edge of default, unable to pay the colossal compounding interest on their privately-funded debts.

No one mentions that China, India, Germany, Malaysia and a whole slew of smaller nations all issue their national needs from their own national banks under fairly tight control, with the inter-est returning to their treasuries. Debt and interest problems for them do not arise.

Canada however, having pioneered such public funding of public debts 75 years ago, abandoned this scheme with minimal pub-licity in the mid-1970s just as interest rates went into a 20-year explosion. Without ex-planation it has supported privatized debt funding ever since. The result is glaringly obvious. All our governments now have un-payable debts and crippling interest payments which, rather than fund national programs and infrastructure, feed private bank requirements.

Russ Vinden Errington

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Let’s give peace a try

The peace vigil each week in Parks-ville reminds us that Canada is still at war.

Yesterday we were at war in Afghanistan, today we are at war in Libya.

At the vigils, we remember those who suffer in war, and we work towards a more just and peaceful world for our children and for our grandchil-dren.

Come join with us on Tuesdays at the Clock tower on the Island Highway in Parksville.

The peace vigil runs for an hour, from noon to 1 p.m.

Young folks and not so young folk are invited to wave a “give peace a chance” sign with us for anything from five minutes to an hour. Sunshine Goldsberry

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Pumps were then put into action to get the boat float-ing again. Work also began to contain the fuel spill that resulted from the sinking, including the use of booms and skimmers.

Staff at the French Creek Port Authority wouldn’t comment on the event, saying

only that the fuel spill had been taken care of and the oil booms would be removed the next day.

Crew members were onboard the aluminum boat in the afternoon assessing the damage and try-ing to determine the cause of the sinking but they also had no comment.

• The local Navy League needs help.

Commodor Pete Betcher, who is serving as the interim presi-dent of the Oceanside group, said he’s facing a serious leadership

vacuum after the group’s June AGM.

“Our branch im-ploded and I took over as interim branch president,” he said. “I have a good nucleus of people, but I need help to move forward and gain momentum.”

He said the previ-ous president left the organization in order to have a baby and nobody was willing to step forward to fill the top spot.

“I am the oversight for the Island and we were asked to step in and keep things running,” he said. “Fortunately I have some awesome peep who are there for the right reasons and we’re building up a new team.”

He noted how-ever that, to date, the branch only has eight Navy League cadets on board, although there are a lot more Sea Cadets.

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• Members of the Abreast of Life Dragon Boat team must still be wonder-ing how they did it.

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New council candidate loves his communityBy NEIL HORNERNEWS 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 Resi-dents’ Association made the announce-ment Tuesday, stress-ing that while he may be a neophyte in the electoral political system, he neverthe-less 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

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’ Associa-tion, Davies has been front and centre in the push to get a health centre in Oceanside, helped work on the Qualicum Beach sus-tainability plan and the OCP. He has also been involved in the airport land designa-tion 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

while he may be new to politics, he was also new to many other things in his life and he has turned out to excel at many of them.

Davies worked for many years in the human resources and labour relations field and, although he describes himself as semi-retired, he still keeps a few clients back in his home province of Saskatch-ewan.

Davies said he’s passionate about Qualicum Beach and its future and wants to take an active role in shaping that future.

“I don’t think the last chapter has been written about the water situation,” he said.

“In Chartwell, we had a situation of a combination of good water and then we over-developed and pumped into drilled wells and we got bad water, both us and Sandpiper — almost to the point where you didn’t dare walk by a sink full of water with a magnet in your pocket, because there’s so much iron in it.”

Chartwell, he said, joined the municipal-ity exactly because of the water problem and now he couldn’t be happier with the water quality.

However, he sees this as a possible lesson for Qualicum Beach as a whole, go-ing into the future.

“We need to main-tain our water quality for us and for future generations,” he said.

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“It’s a gift we’ve been given and we don’t want to over-develop.”

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 pre-pare for the onslaught and make provisions for it,” he said. “There are ways we can develop higher den-sity accommodations

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. “Eco-nomic growth doesn’t come from Wal-Mart jobs, a town grows with industrial jobs or high-tech.”

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I’m all ears for seniors - Cantelon

RON CANTELON... seniors still have a

lot to offer society


Ron Cantelon agrees that his ap-pointment as Parlia-mentary 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 pre-occupation with many seniors is not growing old, but still growing

up,” he said. “They still have a lot to con-tribute to society and the community. We need to listen to what seniors have to say.

They are such an im-portant 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 por-tion of people’s lives.

“It is the most significant portion of your life now,” he said.

Cantelon said he’s eager to hear the con-cerns of seniors, both in his home constitu-ency and from those around the province.

“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 knowl-edge about how to act responsibly as a senior-friendly com-munity.”

To this end, Cante-lon said he hopes to set up consultation sessions to hear first-hand what works, and what doesn’t.

“I would like to do outreach,” he said. “I plan to do something,

with the session com-ing in, but probably not until December or maybe late Novem-ber.”

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 consider-ation.

He said pension is-sues, the local health centre and the Condo-minium Act are high on seniors’ agendas.

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• Tiger Lily Farms - Entries to the Scarecrow Competition built during the Harvest Festival will be on display until October 9, 2011 when the judging will take place. The Pumpkin Patch opens October 8 through the 30. This is a great place to take the kids as everyone gets ready for Halloween and carving the family pumpkins. Ride the tractor out to the Patch and pick your pumpkin from the vine! For more information, visit www.tigerlilyfarm.ca or call 250-248-2408. The Barnyard remains open daily 10 am to 4 pm until October 30. Trail Rides are available year round by appointment.

• Music on Sunday at The Old School House – Sundays from October 2 to December 11. Enjoy Classical, Jazz, Celtic and more as TOSH presents different artists and genres each Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Call 250-752-6133 or www.theoldschoolhouse.org for more information or to order your tickets.

• Milner Gardens & Woodland Fall Colour Days and Faces in the Forest – October 1 and 2, 6 to 10, 16, 23 and 30. Until October 10, gates open from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm and the Tea Room is open for soups and scones from 1:00 to 4:00. October 16, 23 and 30, gates open from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm and the Tea Room is open from 11:00 to 3:00. Throughout the gardens, there are “faces in the forest” and there will be artists from Mid-Island Floral Art Group painting these faces every day that the gardens are open. Contact Milner Gardens & Woodland at 250-752-

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• All Candidates Meeting for School Board Trustees – October 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. This is election year; the future of service levels and programs will be big issues. Come out and listen to the candidates, ask your questions and make an informed decision.

• Town of Qualicum Beach Cultural Forum – October 24 starting at 7:00 pm at the Civic Forum. Help share the vision and direction of the Town’s Cultural Plan!

• School District 69, Community Dialogue Sessions – The School District 69 Community Dialogue Committee is hosting a series of public meetings to provide background and receive input from the community that will provide the Board of Education of School District 69 (Qualicum) with community perspectives and help the Board make decisions related to enrolment projections, funding priorities and anticipated budgetary concerns. Pre-registration is required for any session by contacting the School Board offi ce via phone 250-248-4241 or email [email protected]

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 fi rst 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 fi nd 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

composed by the Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti, is a tale of romance, larceny, war and love potions! Performances are November 5 at 7:30 pm and November 6 at 2:30 pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Tickets are available at Chocolates Plus in Qualicum Beach and Cranky Dog Music in Parksville.

• Rotary Chamber Gala Auction – November 12. You can dance, you can jive... Having the time of your life! The 20th Anniversary of the Qualicum Beach Rotary Chamber Gala Auction is Saturday, November 12 and to celebrate this very special event you will be entertained and dance to the music of ABRA Cadabra. The evening starts at 5:30 pm with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres followed by a sumptuous dinner provided by Live Wire Catering. Throughout the evening there are silent auctions, balloons, games and fi nally the live auction. Tickets are $100 each plus HST or tables of 10 for $900 plus HST. This year promises to be a sell-out so book your tickets early by calling the Chamber offi ce at 250-752-0960.

• Moonlight Madness – November 17 – Throughout the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach, stores will be open late with merchant specials. Enjoy the lighting of the tree, carriage rides, entertainment and so much more.

• Chamber of Commerce AGM – November 16. Join the business community for this annual event celebrating the start of a new year for the Chamber. It is our opportunity to say thank you to the retiring directors and offi cers of the organization and the swearing in of our new board. Call the Chamber offi ce at 250-752-0960 for more information.

• Municipal Elections – November 19. You have the opportunity to determine what the leadership of our community will look like for the next three years. Make sure you get out and vote!

• Kris Kringle Craft Market – November 24 to 27. A family tradition for 16 years! This not-to-be-missed Christmas craft fair features over 150 talented and creative artists and crafts people from all over BC at the most beautifully decorated Christmas show. Over $5,000 in door prizes, weekend getaways, free carriage rides and photos with the Kringle family. This magical Christmas weekend is held at the Parksville Community Conference Centre, 132 East Jensen Street in Parksville. Contact Veronica at 250-758-9750 or www.kriskringle.ca for more information.

• A Winter Victorian Tea at The Old School House Arts Centre – November 25 and November 26. TOSH and the Qualicum Beach Historical and Museum Society invite you to revisit this charming tradition of tea in the afternoon. Delicate sandwiches, tender scones, cakes and pastries and the fi nest teas are all lavishly presented using vintage and antique tableware. Two sittings daily will be served. Whatever the occasion, consider this for your special Christmas event Contact TOSH at 250-752-6133 for information and reservations.

• Qualicum Beach Festival Shopping Extravaganza – November 25 to 27. An outstanding exhibition and sale by local professional artisans comes to Qualicum Beach. The Qualicum Beach Community Center hosts the 33rd Annual Original Village Christmas Arts Faire, an intimate gathering of artists. The Qualicum Beach Civic Centre is home to Winter Festival with 44 great artists and the local farmers’ market and a fundraiser. There will be hourly door prizes and admission is only a Toonie! Show hours are 11 am to 8 pm on November 25, 10 am to 6 pm on November 26 and 10 am to 4 pm on November 27. Contact Dee at 250-752-9332 or [email protected] for more information.

December 2011• Milner Gardens Christmas Magic – December

2-4, 9-11 and 16-21 from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. A family-oriented festival of lights and music in the garden. The Gardens will be lit up with thousands of Christmas lights and musicians will entertain in the Milner House, decorated in old-fashioned Christmas splendor. Admission is by donation and all donations support the garden. Although the Gardens are lit up, we suggest you bring a fl ashlight. A golf cart shuttle is available for those with mobility issues. For more information call 250-752-6153 or www.milnergardens.org.

• Christmas in the Village – December 11. Enjoy the excitement that only comes this time of year. Breakfast with Santa, live entertainment, face painting, hay rides, photos with Santa.

• Bethlehem Walk – December 10 to December 13. Come wander the streets of Bethlehem with over 250 people in costume, live animals in a working village atmosphere, awesome decorations, Christmas carols, cookies and hot chocolate... a truly magical experience! Nightly from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church, 550 Pym Street. A shuttle van runs continuously from Wembley Mall each evening. This is a free event but a donation of money or food to the local food bank is appreciated. Call 250-248-6322 or www.parksvillebaptist.org for further information.

• ECHO Players presents “Blitzen” – December 14 to 31. When Andy writes a letter to Santa Claus asking for help fi xing up their house after a hurricane, no one thinks it’s possible. Then Blitzen shows up! This play is about beliefs and believing and how if you really want to believe in magic, sometimes you have to make the magic yourself. A warm, moving story of a family re-discovering the magic of Christmas. For more information call 250-752-3522 or www.echoplayers.ca.

• Tiger Lily Farms Christmas in the Country returns this year December 20-24. Join them for a pony-drawn carriage ride to visit Santa, made a door swag with your family and enjoy visiting the animals in the barn. For more information call 250-248-2408 or www.tigerlilyfarm.ca.

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What do breastfeed-ing and libraries have in common?

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That is why on Saturday, Oct. 1 to celebrate world breastfeeding week in Canada, the Vancou-ver Island Health Au-thority (VIHA) is in-viting 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 Chal-lenge.

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.

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She said as a lacta-tion consultant, she has helped many new moms get started on the right track when it comes to feeding their babies.

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The key, Aiken said, was not to ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive and go do it, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

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It appears that interest rates aren’t going up after all. Not for a while at least, and maybe not for quite a while.

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Who Benefits from an Insured Annuity?

An insured annuity may not be the answer for everyone. Ideally, this fixed-income in-vestment is suited for individuals or couples who:

• Are insurable and between the ages of 65 to 80;

• Are dissatisfied with current low interest rates;

• Want to minimize investment risk while maximizing after-tax retirement income;

• Seek to maximize government ben-efits and lower taxes Desire a guaranteed income for life;

• Desire a guaran-teed income for life

• Want to leave a tax-free gift to their heirs.

Depending on your situation, there are a number of different ways to structure an insured annuity to maximize after-tax income and govern-ment benefits, and/or to achieve complex estate planning objec-tives.

For more informa-tion on this or other ideas, please feel free to call or email.

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Mental Health Week

Next week, Oct. 2 to 8, is Mental Health Week, sponsored by the Canadian Psychi-atric Association.

One in five Canadi-ans will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives and this, in turn, will touch their families, friends and communi-ties. However, there is hope and treatment and the majority of people with a mental illness actually get better.

— News staff

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”

Public Hearing #1: Location: Beban Park Recreation Centre Lounge 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo on: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 time: 7:00 pm

Public Hearing #2: Location: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach on: Thursday, October 6, 2011 time: 7:00 pm

Bylaw No. 1615This 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-fi ve 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 effi ciency 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.

A copy of the proposed bylaw and related information are available for public inspection at the Regional District of Nanaimo offi ces 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 atwww.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 ([email protected]), 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 69or 1-877-607-4111 toll free in BC

Fax: (250) 390-7511 email: [email protected]: www.shapingourfuture.ca

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PUBLIC NOTICEPursuant 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:

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

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 Corfi eld 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 (Pacifi c 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

j) 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

l) 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

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

n) 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

o) 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

p) 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

q) 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

r) 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

u) 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

v) 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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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, Pacifi c Transistor and was co-owner 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 fi eld 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 fi shing 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 fl owers donations may be sent to the Rotary Club of Qualicum or a charity of your choice.

SIMMONS, DENNISNOVEMBER 29, 1926 – SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Torben Timothy Campbell,

born October 2nd, l981 died in the arms of his family Sep-tember 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 fi shing, the outdoors and golfi ng. 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 sei-zures and a metabolic food disorder which eventu-ally took his life. At a young age Torben accepted Jesus into his life. Torben’s family is confi dent 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

A memorial service for Torben will be held at the Parksville Baptist Church on Pym Street

Sunday October 2nd, 2011 at 1:30pm.

DE BRUIN, LENLen 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 offi ce. 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 resi-dents 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, Con-nor, Sean Jr., Jessica, Jennifer, Robin, Nicole, Chloe, Rachel and his great grandchildren: Parker & Ryan. Also Jackie De Boer. Betty’s children: Jolanda (Am-ethya), 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.

In lieu of fl owers, please support a charity of your choice in Len’s memory.

BARCLAY, Thomas “Lorne”Lorne passed away Septem-ber 22, 2011, at the age of 85, after a lengthy illness. He grew up in Campbellton, New Bruns-wick, working in Labrador and Ft. McMurray, Alberta, before re-tiring 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 offi cer 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 affi liate 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 grand-children and 6 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held at Knox United Church, Tuesday, September 27, 2011.

In lieu of fl owers, 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

Mrs. Dorothy Munro JominiApril 10, 1918 - Sept. 24, 2011

Mrs. Dorothy Jomini quietly passed away at the Nanaimo Re-gional 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 Meth-odist 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 ac-tivities, game days, teas, and lunches at Cockney Pride were all special events. Wearing her Tilley hat, she was easily rec-ognized 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.

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IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory Mr. Smee

Mar. 20/94 - Oct. 1/01Its been 10years without you in it, I’ve missed you every

single minute,The days are long without you here,Your memory I

keep forever near. I see your image in the sky, wild and free and soaring

high. I miss you, Smee man

Sweet Dreams, Love MomPS: Wrap your wings around

Hickory for me!

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Masonic Daylight Lodge Meeting

Euclid Lodge #158 will be hosting a Daylight Lodge

Meeting on Saturday, October 1 at the Euclid

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(Yates Building).There will be a no-charge

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1:00 pm. All Masonic Brethren in good standing

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Our Church of the Ascension community will soon begin in-quiry sessions to share with others the truths of the Catho-lic faith as well as the fellow-ship of our parish family. The sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn more about what the Catholic Church be-lieves 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 cov-ered. Please phone our parish at 250-248-3747, if you need further information.

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HE IS BACK!Ken from Remember That Antiques is now operating on his own as Island Picker!I offer personal caring service, with my client’s best interest in mind.I do Estate Liquidations, Yard/Garage, Downsizing Sales, as well as assisting in organizing your own Sale!Take the stress/emotion and work out of the Estate Sale. I can do it all - organize, sort, price, sell; remove junk and do a complete clean up of the home.VISA, M/C, AMEX, PAYPAL and INTERAC services offered. Ebay and Internet services are available. References available on request.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE

ESTATE OF RAYMOND BERTRAM

ALFRED OLANalso known as RAY-

MOND BERTRUM OLAN, also known as RAYMOND OLAN, DE-

CEASED LATE OF PARKSVILLE, BC WHO

DIED JULY 6TH, 2010.

Creditors and all others having claims against the Estate of RAYMOND BERTRAM ALFRED OLAN, also known as RAYMOND BERTRUM OLAN, also known as RAYMOND OLAN are hereby notifi ed pursuant to s. 38 of the Trustee Act, that particulars of their claims and any se-curity held by them, should be sent to the Ad-minister of the said Es-tate, c/o the Solicitor for the Estate at the address set out below, on or be-fore the 30th day of No-vember,2011, after which date the Administrator will distribute the Estate among the parties enti-tled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice.THOMAS & COMPANYBarristers, Solicitors &

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

RE: THE ESTATE OFANNA 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 notifi ed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that the par-ticulars 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 en-titled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Ex-ecutors then have notice.SOLOWAY & COMPANYBarristers and Solicitors

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THE ESTATE OF EDNA MARY ROBERTSON,

DECEASEDAll persons having claims against the above estate are required to send full particu-lars of such claims to the un-dersigned Executor, at 700 West Georgia Street, 18th Floor , P.O. Box 10083, Van-couver, British Columbia, V7Y 1B6, Canada on or be-fore the 28th day of October, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be dis-tributed, having regard only to claims that have then been received.

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PERSONALS

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HELP WANTED


PERSONALS

SINGLE MALE looking to meet single white female in late 30’s to early 40’s. Reply to File # 22. Box 1180 Parksville, BC V9P 2H2

LOST AND FOUNDFOUND: ELECTRIC power tool, on Qualicum Rd. (Quali-cum Beach). 250-738-0524.

LOST: HUB cap for a (Toyota Matrix), 5 spoke. Call 250-752-9272.

LOST Silver triangular shaped earring outside of Bluedoor Audio & Video Friday Sept 23rd. Call 250-821-1901

CHILDREN

CHILDCARE AVAILABLEFARRAH’S Friends PlaycareF/T & P/T for 2 yrs+ Call Erin at 250-248-6112.

SPACES AVAILABLE 452 E. Island Hwy

(Next to Boston Pizza)Tel: (250) 248-8128

Preschool/Group Child CareBefore & After School Care

Pickup’s / Drop off’sParksville/Qualicum

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESNETWORKING, Gold & Silver investors wanted. A global net-work marketing experience like no other. Contact Tom @ 250-607-9991.

HELP WANTED

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 250-754-2773 ext 222 or visit www.narsf.org - employment tab.

Care Providers Needed Up to $ 3000 monthly

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CHILDCARE

ECE NEEDED. We are look-ing for a loving & enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our busy team. Full time position to start Dec. 5th. Wage based on experience. Email resume to: [email protected] or drop off in person to Little Star Chil-dren’s Centre, 600 Beach Rd., Qualicum Beach.

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will be starting classes soon. Now accepting

resumes for instructors 162 Morison Ave.,

Parksville 250-248-3346

COMOX VALLEY RV requires a Sales Manager, Finance Manager and 2 Sales Repre-sentatives. Automotive sales experience an asset. Please email your resume to:[email protected]

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DELIVERY POSITION, part-time for farm operation. Must have Class 3 with air. Fax re-sume to: 250-752-6277.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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CAMPUS:Licensed Practical Nurses: Casual positions (must have current registration & First Aid/CPR certifi cate.) Care Aides: Casual posi-tions available (must have current registration)Cooks: casual positions (cooking certifi cate required)Please forward resume to:-Human Resources, 250 Craig St., Parksville, BC, V9P 0A7

F/T POSITIONS open for Landscape Maint & Construc-tion Co. Only persons with val-id DL & exp need apply. Please reply with resume to: [email protected]

HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B fl atdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, bene-fi ts package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience pre-ferred. We will provide trans-portation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-647-2763

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfi eld con-struction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have construct-ed oilfi eld 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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HELP WANTED

LEMARE LAKE is currently seeking the following posi-tions:• Log Loader• Second Loader• Hoe Chucker Operator•Hook Tender•Chaser•Processor•Off-Highway Logging Truck Driver•Line Loader Operator•Boom Man•980 Operator•Juicer Operator•Bundler/Strapper•Grapple Yarder Operator

All camp-based positions for the North Vancouver Island area. First aid certifi cation an asset. Full time, union wag-es. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email offi [email protected]

North-Island Auto Dealershipis accepting resumes for theposition of Sales Manager.Please send resume includingmanagement qualifi cations to:The Mirror, #104 250 Dog-wood St. Campbell River,V9W 5C1 ATTENTION: Box#155 or email to [email protected] type Box #155 in the sub-ject line.

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Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay

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PART-TIME EXPERIENCED maintenance person with me-chanical background. Knowl-edge of equipment mainte-nance and equipment operation required. This is a seasonal position for busy farm operation. Wages nego-tiated upon experience. Please fax resume to: 250-752-6277.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty me-chanic for the North Vancou-ver Island area. Full time, un-ion wages. Email resume to offi [email protected] 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, Parks-ville.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant, P/T required for busy paperless dental offi ce in Salmon Arm. Must be pro-fessional, detailed oriented have a positive attitude and work well with-in a team environment. Dental re-ception an asset. Please send Re-sume: [email protected] or mail to PO Box 90 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2.

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RECEPTIONIST NEEDED

We are seeking a recep-tionist 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 ma-ternity leave.We need an individual with excellent reception skills. The position also involves a lot of hands-on work assisting our veterinarians. We will provide extensive train-ing.

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:[email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

ART/MUSIC/DANCING

ORGAN & KEYBOARD LESSONS: In your own home - on your own instrument! Call Keith Clarke, 250-743-9669

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reas-sessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: [email protected]

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HOME CARE SUPPORT

ANGELS HOME CARE CER-TIFIED, INSURED MARCIA 250.594.7777

EARN $1200./monthly. Free accommodation w/privacy in a Qualicum condo w/private gar-den for assisting a senior gen-tleman with housekeeping, shopping. Has common AMD (eyesight decline). Plan winter holidays,passport needed; Cu-ba? USA? Curious? Call (250)752-3327.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES for small business, reasonable rates, ref avail - get organized, call 250 752 3833 today.

CLEANING SERVICES

Carleen’s Clean & Green Housecleaning with an eye for detail. Home (250)594-8812 or Cell (250)240-4017.

GRANDMA TRAINED clean-ing service taking new clients. Effi cient, friendly & fair. Call Heidi today 250-228-3637.

THE ANSWER. Houseclean-ing, laundry, ironing, mending, shopping, errands, cooking & baking 250-248-4283


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CONTRACTORS

J & S DESIGNSYard and fence design,

General yard maintenance, Painting, Reno’s, Finishing Work, House Washing by

hand,Rubbish removal,and all aspects of snow removal

including saltingSeniors Discounts!

Free Estimates!Call John and/or Sandy

250-586-3373 / 250-228-0147

DRYWALL

FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and re-pairs. 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 referenc-es. Drywall, drywall fi nishing, ceiling texture & skylight re-pair. Guaranteed workman-ship. We’re in the Parksville Telus Yellow Pages under Drywall. Call Parksville at 250-586-7426.

GARDENING

WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Lawns, gardens, yard clean-up, large dump. Pressure washing, Irrigation. Tree Prun-ing, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

HANDYPERSONS

LOCAL MAN with truck for hire. Qualicum Bay to Fanny Bay. Call Gary (250)757-9182 or leave message.

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

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construc-tion debris & junk. Ron 250-757-2094 or 250-228-1320

& MOVING STORAGE

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

PAINTING

A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. In-terior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310.

POIRIER PAINTING, Resi-dential/Commercial. Fully in-sured, Guaranteed Workman-ship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB insured.



RECYCLING

IN-N-OUT Recycling. #1 cash buyer for unwanted vehicles. Free towing 250-937-7691

WINDOW CLEANING

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

PETS

EQUESTRIAN

TOWN OF QUALICUM, vari-ous horses for free lease. Just pay board fees of $350 p/mo. Have your own horse without risk or investment! Board in-cludes use of facility with in-door & 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 book-ings. 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

WANTED DEAD OR

ALIVE$$ CASH PAID $$for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS,

DRYERS etc.

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED

APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY.

Large Showroom 1040 BELLEVUE ROAD

Parksville 250-248-8251

FREE ITEMS

21 partially full camping size propane bottles. 250-240-4901

FREE DROP OFF: Oil, batter-ies, scrap metal. We pay $Cash$ for unwanted Cars & Trucks. Call anytime. Norm & Sons Towing, Salvage & Re-cycling. 250-757-8911 or 250-954-7543

FRIENDLY FRANK

4 RATTAN swivel bar stools, $99. 250-752-9652.



FRIENDLY FRANK

OAK WITH glass coffee table and 2 matching end tables, $85. Call 250-752-2543.

WINE MAKING equipment. Everything needed for making wine, incl. Filter & Corker. $60 takes all! Call 250-954-3738

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your for-est, Burndrywood.com or 1-877-902-WOOD.

WOOD PELLET fuel for sale. We deliver. 250-757-9232

FURNITURE

CHESTERFIELD (7’LONG) and love seat (62”Long), off white & soft beige, Canadian made, in great shape, $375 obo. Call 250-248-0291.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

ARROWSMITH GOLF Mem-bership 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/news-paper?

RICCAR VACUUM, 2 years old, Call 250-954-1110.

YAMAHA ELECTRONIC pia-no, $899 obo, dining table & 4 chairs, $599 obo (both in ex-cellent cond), 250-248-0399.


MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

GUNS WANTED: I want to buy your guns. Call (250)468-7533.

SLATE ROCK needed to build a crevice garden at Eswyn’s Alpine & Rock Garden, Nano-ose Place. Perhaps you have some leftovers? Any size, thickness or amounts would be appreciated. Please call 250-248-9568.

REAL ESTATE

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 ser-vice bldg for rent. Offi ce 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 ex-cellent condition inside and out, .48 acre property. Open concept living area, perfect for entertaining. Remodeled kitch-en with hardwood and heated tile fl oors, 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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MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi -nances, immediate debt con-solidation, foreclosure relief,and equity loans. Free, fast,friendly, private consultations.

Call 1888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

RARE OPPORTUNITY: wa-terfront property on beautifulJim Lake, .83-acre with 360sq ft insulated cabin, locatednear Green Lake/Watch Lake(70 Mile House). Rare privacy,only three lots on the lake,good fi shing for rainbows to 10lbs, nice swimming, surround-ed by crown land. Great trailsfor hiking, ATV and snowmo-bile. Seasonal 10-km backroad access in 4x4 or pick-up.FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesfor-sale.com/70mile/frank.)

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

255 HIRST- 2 bdrms, $925. Ardent Propertieswww.ardentproperties.com(250)753-0881.

297 HIRST- 2 bdrms, 2 bath,$1295. Ardent Propertieswww.ardentproperties.com(250)753-0881.

AVAIL IMMED. Parksville 1-bdrm patio home 50+ senior’scomplex. $1050/mo incl. lighthousekeeping. Optional diningprogram avail. Long term ten-ancy preferred. 250-752-1583.

COOMBS: 2 bdrm, bright loftapartment, 4 appls, W/D, utilsincl, avail now, N/S, N/P, $950mo + 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 forlong term. Call 250-752-3032.

GARAGE SALES

CHARTWELL, 824 Hampton Pl. Sat. Oct. 1st, 9am - 2pm. A Variety of items! Moving Sale! Everything must Go!!

CHARTWELL. DOWNSIZING & FUNDRAISER sale. Sat, Oct. 1, 8am-1pm. Household, books, sporting, kitchen, cloth-ing, furniture. Fresh home-made bread, Metropolitan tea at discount. 1150 Sunrise Dr.,

ERRINGTON, 1313 Errington Rd., Sat. Oct. 1st, 8am - 2pm. X-mas decorations, tools,mnt. bike, fi shing poles, sewing ma-terial, jewelry, propane heater, electric stove, washing mach. (like new).Under shelter, so Rain or Shine. Lots for all!

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 Is-land Picker. Call 250-927-0500

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.

GARAGE SALES

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. An-tiques, collectibles, vintage glass, depression glass, china, fi gurines, some boys toys, tools, too much to mention.

PARKSVILLE 740 Foster Dr. Oct 1st (8-12). Multi Family. Downsizing fi shing rods, reels, tools, chairs, BBQ, lots of or-naments. Lots for everyone.

PARKSVILLE, (Craig Bay), 1405 Madeira Ave. Sat. Oct 1st, 9am - 1pm. Multi-Family!! Furniture, dining room set, col-lectibles, 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 BEACH- 254 Elizabeth Ave, Sat, Oct, 1 9am-2pm. Multi-family! 15’ in-fl atable boat, barbecue, bike, antique oak chairs, furniture, misc household, power wash-er, compressor and lots more.

GARAGE SALES

PARKSVILLE - Wembley MallFlea Market & Book Sale tosupport the SPCA. Books,collectibles, pet supplies,household items, bedding,puzzles & toys. DVD’s, Xmasitems & much more. Fri Sept30 (9-7) & Sat. Oct 1st (9-4)

QUALICUM BEACH- 981 Ea-gle Crest Dr, Sat, Oct 1, 9am-2pm. ANTIQUE FURNITURESALE! Pine trunks, country ta-bles, wash stands, press backchairs, benchs, mirrors andmore!

QUALICUM: CHARTWEST Court, Sat., Oct. 1st,8:30-12:30. Tools, fi shing, fur-niture and more!

QUALICUM, NORTH- (on the Way to Arrowsmith Golfcourse) up Boarman Rd, righton Rembar, fi rst driveway onleft, follow the signs. Lots ofhousehold goods, constructionitems. Something for every-one! Sun, Oct 1, 9am-3pm.

TOPS BC 4248 Parksville isholding its Annual “New to YouClothing Bazaar” on Monday,October 3rd, 2011 from 11am- 12:30pm at the St. Ann/St.Edmunds Anglican Churchhall, 407 Wembley Rd., Parks-ville. Clothing in a variety ofsizes and fashion accessoriesat reasonable prices. Light re-freshments available by dona-tion. Public Welcome.

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Garage Sales


RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully fur-nished 2 bdrm condos in-cludes utilities, cable, phone and internet. Available Sept 1. $1100/mo. (250) 954-0662 .

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.

PARKSVILLE CONDO- 2 bdrms, 1 bath, shared laundry, close to downtown. Avail Oct 1. $1000./mo inclds water & cable. Call 250-951-3989.

PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrm, D/W, free laundry, 2 car spac-es, $825. Available now or Oct 1. Call 250-927-0287.

QUALICUM BEACH: Down-town, 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 stor-age, quiet, adult oriented environ-ment. Non smoking, no pets, refer-ences 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.

QUALICUM BEACH, Cute 1 bdrm cottage/suite. S/F, Walk to town, $550 p/mo + hydro. N/P, N/S, 250-752-2215

QUALICUM BEACH, Newly reno’d, 1 bdrm cottage close to town. $ 800 p/mo Avail. Oct. 1st. Call 250-248-1061

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PARKSVILLE- LOWER du-plex, 2 bdrms, clean, near City Hall. F/S, W/D, ample parking, back yard. Absolutely no pets & no smoking. $750. (250)954-0193.

RENTALS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

RENOVATED 2 bdrm suite in Parksville. Close to town & beach. Avail. end of Sept. $850/mo. Call 250-954-7088

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

WHISKEY CREEK- complete-ly renovated inside/out mobile, 2 bdrm wood stove on shared acreage, long term. No dogs. $800 Available now. Call (250)954-1355.

MODULAR HOMES

ERRINGTON- 2 bdrm modular home. Horses & pets wel-come. $700 inclds hydro. Avail Now. (250)248-4809.

RENT OR Rent to Own RV’s in Coombs or Errington. Start-ing at $400. RV pads, $375 in-cludes wi-fi & cable. (250)954-1355.

HOMES FOR RENT

DASHWOOD. 800sq.ft. + storage. 3-bdrm, 1 bath, cov-ered 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, sin-gle 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 fl rs. Kayak, fi sh, golf. $1500 mo. Please call 250-468-1608.

PARKSVILLE- 2 BDRM, sm garage, W/D, F/S, D/W, sm dog ok, no cat, N/S. Avail Now. $1050. 250-248-8338.

PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM loft home, large yard, 5 appl’s, long term lease option. New paint, great home. $1000 + utils. Call (250)248-6629.

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: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg garage, air exchanger, sprinkler system, close to town. $1150. (250)752-2182.

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

PARKVILLE. 1-BDRM luxury suite on acreage. $950./mo inclds hydro. (250)228-3177.

PARKVILLE. 3-BDRM house, 657 Turner Rd. $1000./mo. (250) 228-3177

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP

Ron Limer, Managing BrokerValerie Lambert,

Property Manager

Rentals from Nanoose to Qualicum Beach

For current rental properties please visit our website: www.remax-fi rst-bc.ca

250-248-1071tf 1-888-243-1071

propmgmt@remax-fi rst-bc.ca

#21 - 826 West IslandParksville, BC, V9P 2B7.

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. Hard-wood & tile fl oors, nice garden, lrg deck, W/D, F/S. NS/NP. Avail now. $1000+ utils. 250-757-9698, 250-240-6202.

QUALICUM BAY: Main fl oor of house. Gorgeous Ocean Views, 15 mins from Qualicum Beach village, fully furn’d, stainless appls, hrdwd fl rs, open plan, 3 bdrms, 2 bath. Utils, cable, internet incl’d, avail Nov.1, $1300 mo. Call (250)757-8587.

QUALICUM BEACH- 2 bdrms+ den, 2 bath, attached garage, walking distance to beach, downtown, Heritage Forest, no yrd work or mainte-nance. $1200+ utils. NS/NP. (250)738-1021.

QUALICUM BEACH: Bright 2 bdrm rancher, vaulted ceilings, 1 blk off beach/trails, detached shop, priv backyard, refs, avail now, $1150. 250-752-4778.

QUALICUM BEACH, Little Qualicum River Estates, 3 bdrms, 3 bath brand new house w/ loft, propane F/P, N/S, small pet ok, $1050 mo + utils, Oct. 1, 250-752-5505.

RIVERS EDGE Parksville

3 bdrm, 2 bath with bonus room and

triple garage on 1 acre. No Pets, Avail immed.

$1600/mo 250-738-0595

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

ROYAL LEPAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

250-752-6926 please refer to our website:

www.parksvillerealestate.comto view our rental properties

SANDPIPER ESTATES- 1200sq ft split level, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, patio, fenced yard, N/S, small pet under 30lbs ok. Avail now $1200+ utils, 1-604-574-1631 or 1-604-307-1631.

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 ManagerRental Properties

Nanoose Bay/Parksville/Qualicum Beach

For current rentals please check my website:

www.vanislandrealty.com124 Craig St., P.O. Box 460Parksville, B.C. V9P 2G6Toll Free: 1-866-386-2735

e-mail: cbpropertymanage [email protected]

WHISKEY CREEK 2 bdrm quiet country home, private well, pond, shop, avail now, $1200 mo. 250-754-4403.

WHISKEY CREEK- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, lrg yard. N/S, N/P. Dam-age deposit & refs. $1000./mo. Avail Nov. 1. 250-752-4556.

WHISKEY CREEK. 4-Bdrm fenced yard, nice deck, on 1/2 acre, $1200 mo + utils, N/S, N/P, Oct. 1, 1-250-753-7834.

RV PADS

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

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION

PARKSVILLE, BC, furnished home (nice area), Nov-Apr (fl exible), 2 bdrm, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, close to all amens, call 250-248-2920.

SHOREWATER RESORT in Qualicum Beach

offers long term rentals now• Beachfront self contained

studio units with 1 or 2 beds

• Complete with kitchen, tv, dvd, internet & free local calls

• Close to town & amenities• No smoking, No pets

250-752-6901 or1-888-450-3811

RENTALS

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION

SNOWBIRDSLong term off season rentals on the beach! Come & view for 2011 & 2012! 2 bdrm, 2 bath fully furn condo units. W/D’s, free wireless etc.

Also studio & 1 bdrms, All panoramic ocean views! Madrona Beach Resort

1145 Resort Drive, Parksville,B.C.

Call: 250-248-5503 or 1-800-663-7302

NANOOSE WATERFRONT Home- furnished, 6 appls, hot tub, F/P, NP/NS. Now to April 30th, 2012. $1400.+ oil & hy-dro. Phone, cable, internet incld. Refs req’d. Call 604-985-2420 or 604-626-5626.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

EMERALD ESTATES- (Parks-ville). 55+ independent living, 1 bdrm spacious, bright condo. Patio, new carpet. Homemak-er & laundry included. Meals optional. NS/NP. $1075/mo + utils. Call 250-248-9249.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

PARKSVILLE, CLOSE to town. Semi basement fur-nished studio, shared bath-room & laundry, $550 incls utils. Call 250-468-2000.

STORAGE

MORE SPACE FOR LESSStorage Containers Currently available:

8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs,

cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for fi rst 20’ $2 each additional foot.

250-248-7100.

SUITES, LOWER

ERRINGTON- BRIGHT com-fortable 1 bdrm, F/S, W/D, all utils incl, Non-smokers only! $725 mo. Avail Oct. 1. (250)248-7050 before 8pm.

QUALICUM BEACH furn 1bdrm, 2bath, priv ent, W/D, linens, wireless, cable, utils incl, NS/NP, avail mid Oct-May 31, 2012. $750, 250-752-0084

(WHISKEY CREEK) Self con-tained bachelor, $550. NS/NP. All incld’d, wireless internet and satellite TV as well. Call (250)752-9793.

SUITES, UPPER

PARKSVILLE 2bdrm, newly reno’d, large yard, quiet cul-de-sac, deck, storage, 5 appls, NS/NP. $775 1-250-654-0713

TRANSPORTATION

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TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

2012 FORD Mustang Club of America Special Edition. 6 cyl-inder, 305 HP. Grabber Blue, 600 km, satellite radio. Show-room condition. Lottery winner, $25,000. Call 250-956-2977.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted!We BUY Scrap Batteries

from Cars, Trucks etc.$4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up

Island Wide. Min. 10(1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad

VTRUCKS & ANS

CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

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$45 for Delivery

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Movie night to help woman with seizure issueA special movie night in Qualicum

Beach will raise money for a local woman who is dealing with a rare seizure disor-der.

Gabrielle, also known as Elle, has been struggling with the mysterious disorder that has made daily life very difficult for her since the spring.

Elle was active in soccer, softball, golf,

volleyball, basketball, academics, voice, musical theatre and more, but the un-controllable seizures have dramatically altered her life.

She is currently seeking treatment options with her family at Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. They said they have tried everything local and need to expand the search.

All proceeds go to help Elle and her family with the costs of the search for a cure. The family is grateful for all the encouragement and support the commu-nity can give.

The movie is Forever Strong, an inspi-rational 2008 movie about a father and son playing rugby.

It plays at the Christian Fellowship

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.

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SPORTSSPORTSGolf pro looking for little prosBy JAMES CLARKEPQ NEWS SPORTS

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 No-vember 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 awe-some, 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 uti-lized as a platform for shar-ing and inspiring success. This resource says Claydon “empowers kids, parents and teachers to achieve success with relevant and up to date nutritional and fitness infor-mation.”

The program also encour-ages 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 pow-ers that be with School Dis-trict 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 fund-ing 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 On-tario on board, and Claydon said the object is to enlist 25-30 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 Van-couver 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 administra-tion 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 presenta-tion 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.”

Ashlee Claydon wants to get the word out about a new program for elementary schools called 60 Minute Kids Club. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO

New youth soccer league embraced by islandBy James ClarkePQ 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.”

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The International Ice Hockey Fed-eration’s first annual World Girls’ Hockey Day will be celebrated in rinks around the world this Sunday, including Oceanside.

According to Ocean-side Minor Hockey’s Female Coordinator Sue Street, the mid-Is-land 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 play-ers and coaching staff,

“as well as an oppor-tunity 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 Jor-dan and Phil Jordan.

Sharun will speak about educational opportunities with a ‘Road to college through female hock-ey’ talk and Q&A.

“Christina is a for-mer high-performance hockey player who was the captain at our province’s team at the 2003 Canada Winter Games, and was a four-year letter winner at

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 Champion-ships.

“She has worked at all levels with the Island’s high perfor-mance 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 relation-ships.”

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The deadline for nomina-tions is approaching fast.

President Mike Parlow is calling for nominations for the 2011 awards.

He pointed out that, “from the rainy and cold

days of April, right through the sun….er.…rainy and cold days of June, and the sunny days of July, our coaches were leading practices, attending clinics, and helping the kids play

to their full potential every game.”

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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 in-structor for the KSS Jiu Jitsu club in 2006/07, and has since worked with other Oceanside youth pro-grams.

“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 responsibil-ity,” he said.

The program won’t see any

boxing rings erected in any of the schools anytime soon. The non-contact program focuses on technique and fitness condition-ing without the actual sparring, or sport matches.

“This is about balance, breath-ing and motion,” the Jiu Jitsu black belt explained. Students gain many benefits from this type of training, both mental and physical.

“It helps develop dexterity and fitness, which, combined with a healthy diet, can add years to a per-son’s life, even if you were to start at age 60. Imagine the benefits for a teenager.”

The program is a natural one for Pruden. When he isn’t volunteer-ing his time with youth programs, he is helping his Oceanside clients get fit as the owner and operator of Engage Fitness.

For more information, call Pruden at 250-821-8459 or e-mail [email protected].

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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 250-228-4737 or e-mail [email protected] or go to www.60minkidsclub.com.

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Sensei Raven Pruden looks forward to work-ing with local high school fi tness programs.

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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 unani-mously 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 Sta-dium 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 exhi-bition games. Their season

culminates with playoffs in April.

“They’re really liking it,” Reynolds, and assistant coach with the U14 Boys, said when asked how the new league is being received. “It’s very well run, very well organized and they’re happy they don’t have to leave the Island to play some really good competition.”

It is, said local VIPL rep and U14 Storm Girls assistant coach John Lee, “the way of the future.”

The U14 Girls team pencils in seven local U13 Girls who are playing up; there are two Oceanside players on the U14 Boys, four locals on the U15 Boys team, and four on the U15 Girls.

“It’s going to be very much a learning year for the play-ers,” he said, “as we have many that are playing up in age group.”

“This is a pilot project for the first year,” he added, point-ing out “it’s not a full blown every age group yet, we’re try-ing 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 ONThe 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.

Girls and boys teams having fun in new soccer league

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Former Oceanside blues chanteuse will play several European dates, taking her music career to a whole new level. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Local lady of the blues set for major tour


She has per-formed 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 proj-ect.

Zoe wrote all the lyrics on the new album and said it re-ally showcases where she’s at in her life.

It is her first time with the German re-cord 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

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, admit-ted 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 musi-cians.

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 ex-cited about the tour,” she admitted.

Zoe is also over the moon about having her album pressed into vinyl.

“It was super excit-ing when they told me they were pressing vi-nyl because anybody that knows me well enough knows I am a complete record geek. I have a record player at my house and I lis-ten to old records.”

Over the sum-mer, Zoe played some major festivals in Canada, including Montreal, Ontario and Nova Scotia.

“The Montreal Jazz Festival was a high-light for sure.”

At the Dutch Mason Blues Festival in Truro Nova Scotia, Zoe performed during the day, but organiz-ers 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.

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En-Kata Choir: music of hopeMaasai singers set to perform in Bowser

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 tri-umph 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-ordi-nator Jeremy Feser.

The musical pre-sentation will feature songs written by the Maasai and per-formed in both their native language of Maa and the official language of Swa-hili, interspersed with testimonies by the performers.

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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.

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She wants people to understand more about the “brain and body”

impacts of both alcohol and tobacco.

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 sufferfrom heart disease or cancer.Dr Brian Day, PresidentCanadian Medical Association, 2007/2008”

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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

Area Mental Health & Addiction ServicesThe 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 fi ndings 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.

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 certifi cation 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

“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.”

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.

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“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 compari-son about.

When she returns from her European gigs she already has

things booked into April of 2012 in On-tario 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 Que-bec and Ontario that just aren’t happening here,” she said.

Zoe said since beginning her musi-cal career she has changed quite a bit and is now more confi-dent 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 web-site www.layla.ca.

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Zoe set for European tourCONTINUED FROM B1

LYALA ZOE... blues singer going

from strength to strength

The testimonies will be translated live on stage, and the songs will have on-screen trans-lations.

The En-Kata choir is a project in partner-ship between Pamoja Ministries and MAPED, an indigenous Maasai organization in Tanza-nia 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 commu-nity 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 en-couraged 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 class-rooms, 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 Wednes-day, 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.

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Maasai singersCONTINUED FROM B1Event not just for birds

WENDY HUNTBACH... bring pets of all sorts for the pet

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As the head of the World Parrot Refuge in Coombs, Wendy Huntbach understand-ably 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, ev-erything from guinea pigs to eels.

Because of this, Huntbach is organiz-ing a special event this Sunday to cel-ebrate World Animal Day.

World Animal Day

was started in 1931 at a convention of ecolo-gists in Florence as a way of highlighting the plight of endan-gered species.

Although World Animal Day is cel-ebrated on Oct. 4, that falls on a Tuesday this year, so Huntbach is holding her celebra-tion on Oct. 2.

The Coombs event will feature a se-ries 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. “Buck-erfields 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.

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A high energy blues band is set to stir the crowd at the Shady Rest Pub Satur-day 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 concen-trating more on our original stuff, and more blues,” said Mike Mallon, harp player and lead vocal-

ist with the group.The Port-Alberni

band has been to-gether two years, but members have played for much longer in and around the area. Mallon is also a mem-ber of the well known Malloomba Boogie Band.

Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners are responsible for a whole mess of origi-nals. After the success of their first compact disc, Live at the Blues Underground, record-ed at the Nanaimo Blues Society’s Blues Underground, the

band recently released their second compact disc titled Life’s Been Pretty Good, another great collection of original rockin’ blues tunes which is avail-able 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 play-ing 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.lazymikean-dtherockinrecliners.com.

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You won’t want to miss Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners at The Shady. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Harvest has the Horns of Plenty

Beautiful music will be heard on the streets of Qualicum Beach this week-end 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 Diverti-menti.

On Friday the trio will be at the entrance to the Library from 1:30 to 1:50 p.m., and then they will per-form from 2:10 to 2:30 p.m., at the TD Bank.

Look for the per-formers 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 Ama-deus 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 ap-pearance by Sao Paulo vocalist Fernanda Cunha at the premier event Saturday night.

TOSH’s Ron Hadley describes it as “a nice

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Brazilian evening without the airplane fare.”

He said the ac-claimed vocalist ar-rives Friday evening after 30 hours of flying. He said the community can look forward to some great material from a won-derful 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 presenta-tion.

On Friday Sept. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Barry Wedgle per-forms a solo acoustic guitar set. From 7 to 9 p.m., it is Absolutely Amadeus. a marvel-ous Mozart mixture performed by four of BC’s finest clas-sical musicians. On Saturday, Oct. 1, four member Celtic band Cookeilidh will be per-forming from noon to 1 p.m. The night perfor-mance from 7 to 9 p.m., moves over to the Civic Centre for an evening featuring Cunha and the Horns of Plenty.

— Brenda Gough

To be followed by Fernanda Cunha

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I never pass up an opportunity to read John Stackhouse.

Dr. Stackhouse is a professor of theol-ogy at Regent College in Vancouver who specializes in the rela-tionship between faith and culture.

His style is engag-ing, at times provoca-tive, and he regularly challenges Christian stereotypes.

The title of his September 16, 2011 opinion piece in the National Post cer-tainly caught my eye: Note To Evangelicals: Not Every Event Calls For Prayer.

Being that Stack-house 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

to 10th anniversary gatherings of the 9/11 attacks, he offered a number of reasons for declining the oc-casional 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 marginal-izing 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

believe in God of that sort and don’t like the idea of an all-purpose prayer on behalf of an institution that other-wise 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 ceremo-nies for institutions that otherwise ignore God all the rest of the time.”

As I said, Stack-house is provocative, but as someone who also receives occa-sional requests to offer prayers at public secular events, I must confess some sympa-thy 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 appar-ent that many of our political and social institutions are espe-cially interested in

consulting with God. There are, thank-

fully, some secular leaders who seek God, but one would be hard-pressed to find much discourse with-in the institutions concerning God’s opinion of things.

As such, I wonder why these invita-tions 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 won-derful 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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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 Ar-rowsmith 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.

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SPCABook Sale/Flea MarketSept. 30, 9am-7pmOct. 1, 9am-4pmWembley Mall

HOMECHILDCourtenay Little Theatreto Sun, Oct 2Sir Williams Theatre, Courtenaywww.courtenaylittletheatre.com/

TOUR DE ROCKCOPS FOR CANCER9:30-9:45amParksville Co-op,1401 Alberni Hwy

QB PROBUS CLUBMeets 9:15amSt. Stephen’s church hall, QB

PV & DISTRICT ROCK & GEM CLUBMeets 7-9pmPV Community Centre250-248-6177

OCEANSIDE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL (OCAC)Oceanside GalleryShimmer, artist Karen JudgeOct 4-29, 10am

Nemeth GalleryNatalie GabinetOct 4-29, 10am

Joe Cunningham Ford GalleryCaroline JamesOct 4-Nov 26, 10am

To submit your activities; email: [email protected], our online calendar at pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave

Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!

PICNIC IN THE PARK:A PICNIC FOR THE SOUL11am-5:30pmMaffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimohttp://www.nanaimoafricanheri-tagesociety.com/


CHORALE WORKSHOPLarry Nickel - 1:30-4:30pm, Register 1pm - Knox United Church, Parksville

ABBAMANIA & NIGHT FEVER7:30pm - Port Theatre, Nanaimowww.porttheatre.com/

1ST TUESDAYFUNDRAISER1001 Ryan Road, Courtenay7:30-9:30pmhttp://www.judyandbruce.com/

ABBAMANIA & NIGHT FEVER7:30pmPort Theatre, Nanaimowww.porttheatre.com/

MT. ARROWSMITHBIOSPHERE FOUNDATIONFirst Nations History1-3:30pm - PV Community Centre

PARKSVILLE AFTER 5 CLUBHawaii Calls7-9pmPavilion, Morningstar Golf Club

2012 AND BEYONDDVD and lecture7pmPV Community Centre

TIMBERLINE DANCE7:30-10:30pm Parksville Legion146 West Hirst St

1949 - THE PLAYYellow Point Drama GroupOct. 6-87-10pmCedar Community Hall2388 Cedar Rd, Nanaimo

PAINTING PALSBev Johnston & Sharon Lennox ShowComox Pearl Ellis Gallery, 1729 Oct 6-2310am-4pmComox Avenue, Comox

DON’T DRESS FORDINNERNanaimo Theatre GroupBailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rdhttp://www.bailey.nisa.com/

THURSDAY NIGHT DANCESRotary House Qualicum Beach211 Fern Rd West, Qualicum7:[email protected]

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World Breastfeeding WeekWorld Breastfeeding WeekPromote, support and encourage breastfeeding Promote, support and encourage breastfeeding Take part in the Quintessence Breastfeeding

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HOROSCOPE CROSSWORDCROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 584

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24. “____ Is Your Life”26. Unit of length27. Cat’s call28. Feudal lord29. “Home Again”

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40. Maidenhair41. Angry44. Coffee container45. Shuttle’s domain47. Bro, to Sis49. Creel51. Little bit52. Harmony53. Acquaintances54. Big Band, e.g.55. “Beetle

Bailey”superior56. Prudish

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shortly60. Take legal action61. Suit64. Old stringed

instrument65. Gridiron org.66. Skunk’s defense67. Ballerina’s short

skirt68. Jabber71. Off yonder73. Stringed

instrument75. Loomed up77. New York ____78. Intertwine79. Fortress80. Patella location81. Beginner82. Elaborate display

DOWN1. Blemish2. Secret language3. Sloped surface4. Enjoyed brunch5. Oriental root6. Brood7. Play on words8. Disinterest9. Cafe order10. Diet letters: abbr.11. Biker’s headgear12. Store, as fodder13. Lagoon’s

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27. List of activities28. Passing30. Ad copy31. Woody vine32. Card game34. Bumpkin35. Winter ailment36. Shelfl ike bed37. Gaucho’s tool38. Humpback’s kin40. Shoe fi llers42. Employ wrongfully43. Peculiar jargon45. With hands on

hips46. Left, nautically48. Busy one50. Snow slat52. Recording55. Place56. Sea parrot57. Describe58. Jauntily59. Shanty60. Nibble62. On ____ (tense)63. Spring of water64. Temptation67. Cantina meal68. Wail69. Befuddled70. Bouncy72. Kind of bread74. Roofer’s caulking

material76. Legendary bird

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A New Day Inspirational ConcertSue Doman - Vocals, Peter Rothhauser - Piano

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HOROSCOPESThe week of Sept.30- Oct.6, 2011ARIESThis is a time of great change, so make sure you stay alert and make sure you act quickly if an opportunity presents itself.

TAURUSTry to be enthusiastic about what you are being asked to do. You have got to do it anyway.

GEMINI The approaching new moon in Libra is specifi cally designed to make your life more profi table and productive.

CANCERMake an effort to patch up any minor disputes you may be having with partners and loved ones.

LEOYou 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.

VIRGOTimes may be tough fi nancially but you still have options for making extra money.

LIBRADon’t judge yourself by other

people’s standards the only standards that matter are the ones you set for yourself.

SCORPIOStop 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.

SAGITTARIUSIf ever there was a time to throw off imagined limitations & follow your dream that time is now. In fact the only time is now.

CAPRICORNSome kind of breakthrough is imminent, so stop fretting that you have not done enough because there is still plenty of time.

AQUARIUS There is no such thing as luck: you get what you deserve in life, nothing less and nothing more.

PISCESYour luck is on the turn and a few days from now you will wonder why you worried yourself sick about your fi nancial situation. Think in terms of abundance, not in terms of lack.

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