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The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, July 30, 2015 www.pqbnews.com B1

A Day in the Life of

ParksvillePhotographed on Friday June 26th, 2015 - The 70th Anniversary of the City of Parksville

Co-sponsored by The City of Parksville and the Parksville Downtown Business Association

B2 www.pqbnews.com Thursday, July 30, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Contributing Photographers More Day in the Life photos online at: Facebook.com/PQBNews

Front Cover PhotosMini Putt Fun - Randy Hall. Dean from Sidney Tire looks for a leak - Peter McCully.Dance Class - Jessica Skelton.Shirts are pressed and cleaned by John Lee of 5th Generation Cleaners - Brenda Gough.

Randy Hall is a VancouverIsland photographer specializing in nature photography, whether it is capturing natural settings such as seascapes or forest landscapes or the plants and animals that inhabit this part of BritishColumbia. Some of Randy's work is currently on display at the Oceanside Village Artists'

Gallery and Island Exposures Art Gallery. Other images are available through Fine Art America. Website: http://1-randy-hall.artistwebsites.com/

Carli Berry is a fourth-year journalism student at � ompson Rivers University in Kamloops. She spends her summers on Vancouver Island and this year is helping out the Parksville Qualicum Beach News by covering a variety of news stories and taking photographs. She hopes to use this experience to gain a deeper understanding of

photography and loves the chance to get out and about in the community.

Je� Westnedge is a full time designer with the Parksville Qualicum Beach News. Je� also does free-lance design, illustration, photography and video and is passionate about bringing his clients ideas to life. While he likes to shoot everything from portraits to landscapes, and wildlife to sports, he also lovescapturing the passage of

time, experimenting with long exposures and multiple images. To view his work and for contact information visit: www.je� westnedge.com

Jessica Skelton has worked for a Port Alberni radio station and as a free-lance writer in Australia and Canada.

Born in Parksville, Skel-ton spent some years with her family in Dawson Creek before returning to the Island and going to high school in Port Alberni.Jessica has since returned to Australia. Skelton says “I

like meeting people and telling their stories.”

Brian Argyle is a Qualicum Beach ‘snowbird’ and avid photographer with a com-puter background—a good blend for the digital world. He’s also a bit of a ‘car nut’ who loves to visit new plac-es and try new techniques and equipment. He teach-es photography workshops locally and in Arizona and has had exhibits of his work in various Island gal-

leries. Contrary to the saying “Nothing good happens after midnight...” he often ventures out in his Jeep for Milky Way and other starry background shots.Email: [email protected]

Brenda Gough started her journalism career as a radio reporter back in the early 80’s. � ese days she can often be found snapping photos of people out and about in the community for her Scene & Heard column in the PQB News. Born and raised in Burnaby she has spent the last 20 years in Erringtonwhere she lives with her

husband Alan and their son AJ.

John Harding has been a journalist for more than 25 years, working his way up to the managing editorposition of daily news-papers in a number of Canadian cities. John has been the editor of � e Parksville Qualicum Beach News sinceSeptember of 2012. "I'm honoured to be part of this Day in the Life project,"

said Harding, "Because, truth be told, as a photographer,I'm a heck of a writer."

Peter McCully has been a broadcaster and publisher on both coasts and has owned a newspaper and run a small advertising agency along the way. He trained as a TV camera-man at 16. Peter is Publisher of � e Parksville Qualicum Beach News, and has participated in seven previous Day in the Life community

features. www.island-photos.ca

� e 4-H SnapShots Pho-tography Club is part of the Parksville Qualicum 4-H District. We are in our 5th year and have a very active group of talented young photographers ranging in age from 9 to 18 years. Our members go on � eld trips, participate in local shows (such as the Brant Wildlife Festival and photo shows at the

McMillan Arts Centre) and enjoy workshops andpresentations by other talented local photographers.

Kaelin Sundberg-Groot is 13 years old, her second year in 4H Snap Shots and enjoys taking photos ofnature, animals and her Yorkshire Terrier, Everest.

Rya Harach is in his third year in the Snapshots Club, and � fth year in the Oddstock Club and has been interested in many di� erent projects including poultry, gardening, sewing and sheep. Rya likes macrophotography and people but has fun taking photosno matter what the subject.

Ava Leary is 10 years old, her � rst year in 4HPhotography. Ava’s favourite subjects to take pictures of are animals and nature - also loving Highland Dance and Soccer.

Sinead Strijack is 13 years old and is in her 5th year in the 4H Photography. Her favourite things to take photos of with her Samsung NX 1100, are animals and landscapes.

Haley Sudlow is in her 4th year of 4-H, and 2nd year in Sewing and Photography. Haley is using a Nikon Coolpix P600, Nikon Coolpix S31 and an Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom. In her free time Haley enjoystaking pictures, mathematics, biking, swimming,music, and playing full contact football.

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Linda Matteson-Reynolds of Nanoose Bay has been a photographer for over 40 years. She is a regular con-tributor to OASIS maga-zine. Photojournalism, art, nature and animals are her inspiration.“Photography is a passion that has taken me to where I am in life as of now. I have been fortunate to have journeyed halfway

around the world to end up in the most beautiful place to live and work. As any other medium of art, photogra-phy evokes emotion, forcing us to re� ect on the world around us.“ www.lindamattesonreynolds.com


“Coffee makes the wheels go round”

- Linda Matteson-Reynolds � eo and Bill enjoying their

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“First Cup”- Randy Hall

Pouring the � rst cup of the day at the McDonald’s Drive thru.

“A Little Off The Top”- Peter McCully Don Bouchard tends to the grass early in the morning at the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club.

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Visitors from the Father’s Day Car Show looking over the menu at the Black Goose Inn.

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“Sweet Ride” - Jeff Westnedge Cpl. Jesse Foreman, Oceanside Community Policing Officer, takes a moment out of his busy schedule to display some unexpected skills.

“Happy”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Gloria is “HAPPY” about greeting guests and enjoys her housekeeping duties at Beach Acres.

“Cutie Pies”- Kaelin Sundberg-Groot Willow Hood, Triton Peake, Daxton Murphy, Kai and Annika Dunderdale enjoy a Friday morning in the park playing together.

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“Freshly Flooded Ice”- Jeff WestnedgeMaintenance worker, Chuck Stockand, removes excess water from the Victor Kraatz Arena at Oceanside Place.

“Sharing a yarn or two”- Randy Hall Ladies in the knitting corner at the Parksville Senior’s Drop-In Centre.

“Hair Raising Video Game”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Miss Alyssa’s Grade 4 class from Qualicum Beach Elementary enjoying a day off from their studies at Riptide Lagoon mini golf.

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“Relaxing”- Randy Hall

Tracey and James enjoy a visit to Parksville by

relaxing on the beach.

“Batter Up!” - Jeff Westnedge Liam Ballance of the Parksville Royals practises solo at the old Springwood batting cage.

“Ouch” - Jeff Westnedge Sexessories mascot, Sweetum, rests after getting a cast put on earlier in the day.

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“Day in the Life of Parksville” from August 4 - 28.

Please join us for our Opening Reception on Saturday, August 8 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm to meet the contributing photographers

who will be sharing their stories of the day.


“Ezy Ryder”- Linda Matteson-ReynoldsPeter from Bayview Motorcycles working in the shop.

“Firewood”- Ava Leary Camping season is here!

“Gone, but not forgotten”- Brian ArgyleBallenas High School French teacher Sylvain Chapdelaine says “Au Revoir” to a couple of old VHS tapes, no longer useful in today’s digital world.

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Anthony from Seascape Painting putting a new coat of paint on the Hi-Way Power and

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“One a day....” - Brenda Gough Pharmacy assistant Kim Williamson helps prepare a prescription at Parksville Pharmasave.

“Fill-er-Up” - Carli Berry A baker puts filling in pastries at Save On Foods.

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“Dude! ”- Brenda Gough Matthew Miller executes this manoeuver with ease. It is just one of the many tricks the rider likes to perform while street skating around Parksville.

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A Day in the Life ofParksville DowntownPhotographed on Friday June 26th, 2015 - The 70th Anniversary of the City of Parksville

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“Planning the Day”

- Randy Hall Good friends

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“Never too old to learn” - Randy Hall Michael Schutte on guitar, giving music lessons at the Parksville Music Centre.

“Focus” - Jeff Westnedge Fifth degree Dan Black Belt Master, Dustin Fee, intently observes his sparring students.

“What’s for Lunch?” - Randy Hall

Checking out the specials at the Aioli Seafood Restaurant.

“Page B11 Photos” Beach Club Nightscene - Jeff Westnedge. Flyin’ Phil and Parksville Downtown Deer - Peter McCully. Ice Cream makes you smile (at Chocolates Plus) - Randy Hall.

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“Gonna Fly Now”- Randy Hall Ryan Smith airborne at the Parksville Community Park.

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“Team Effort”- Randy Hall It’s a synchronized team effort at the Medicine Shop, filling prescriptions.

“English Class”- Peter McCully At the Parksville Legion Branch, Dave Doskotch

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“Lean Times” - Brenda Gough Meat cutters Mike Ruhl and Robbie Valerio skillfully trim fresh beef and lamb at Eat Fresh Urban Market.

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“Making it Beautiful”

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“What’s That?” - Brenda Gough With hammer in hand Wayne Kehloe with some assistance from Bruce Kellas, got to work and fixed the door to the storage shed at the Parksville Taoist Tai Chi Club.

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“Workin’ it”- Peter McCully Chico works out with the dumbells, early mornings at Bodyworks.

“I love my job!”- Jeff Westnedge Tyson Schley enjoying his day at Arrowsmith Bikes.

“Carry This Daddy?”- Haley Sudlow A father and daughter share happiness at Parksville Beach while playing in the sand and water.

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“Mopping Up”-Randy HallEmergency crews clean up after a vehicle accident.

“Sculptor”- Brenda GoughThis tree on the A&W property was pruned to perfection by CJ Wylie.

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“We can rebuild it”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Carson from Hi-Way Power & Marine working in the shop.

“Great Choice” - Brian Argyle Donna Andres, right, of Lady’s Mantle discusses the merits of an item with customer Shellie Murchie in the unique store.

“O Canada” - Linda Matteson-Reynolds

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“Hang Loose”-Rya Harach This skater appears to be laid back, but in reality the trick is short lived and takes a lot of practise.

“Stair Masters” - Peter McCully Tina Coles, Cheryl Brown, Pam Horrigan and Sue Miller sweating the 166 steps of the Doehle Stairs. They collectively have lost over 150 pounds while training at Kickstart Fitness.

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“Welding Up High” - Carli BerryA welder performs his task high up near

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“Fries With That?” - Brian Argyle Hard-working Arleigh Chambers, of AJ’s Island Grill food truck, takes an order from Roger Glassford at a special function for ‘car guys’, prior to the start of the Oceanside Cruise.

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“This way to the beach”- Jeff Westnedge Panoramic view of city lights from the Beach Club Hotel.

“Toe Tending” - Randy HallCera at the Synergy Day Spa tends to toes.

“Let’s All Go....”- Brenda GoughSandi Nielsen cools off with a delicious root beer float at A&W.

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“Skate Park Sentry”- Rya Harach Aside from the stereotypical opinions, skate parks can be a great place to ponder and watch.

“Quiet Time”- Haley Sudlow

A Parksville mom has a mo-ment to reflect upon

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“Day’s End” - Brian Argyle The last stragglers didn’t empty out of the Oceanside Place Arena until very late in the evening.

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, July 28, 2015 www.pqbnews.com A31

EILEEN MILNE (BROWN)April 17, 1932 – July 12, 2015

“Mom”, as she was known to many people, passed away peacefully at Mt. Saint Mary’s in Victoria.Born in St. James, Manitoba to parents Matthew M. Brown and Mary Brown (Ramsey).She moved to Vancouver in her twenties and eventually to Parksville in 1989. Here she spent many an hour in her garden or out walking her beloved dogs on the trails and beaches.As per her request, there will be no service.In lieu of flowers, her wishes were for donations to be made to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association or the SPCA.

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INFORMATION

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IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, that’s your business. Want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings.

Bev: 250-248-4720 PVKamla: 250-752-7458 QB Pat: 250-248-7119 NANOOSE

The most Famous Baskets in the World!

www.welcomewagon.ca

TENDERS

THE MEADOWS (VIS 1290)

120 Finholm St.,Parksville Yearly Contract for

Landscaping & Irrigation Bid Packages available at [email protected] Closing date Aug 5, 2015

DEATHS DEATHS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND 2 Tigh Na Mara gift cards. To claim identify amount & name on gift card. Call 250-586-5455

FOUND July 20. Set of keys by Little Qualicum Fish Hatch-ery. Contact PQB News to identify. 250-248-4341 or stop by @ #4-154 Middleton Ave.

LOST- PRESCRIPTIONglasses with red frames in the vicinity of Thrifty’s and the Dol-lar Store or Moorecroft Re-gional Park’s parking lot. If found please call (250)586-7718.

LOST - Rear Bicycle Com-plete Wheel. Lost between Cameron Lake & Costco in Port Alberni. Reward! 250-730-0716 or 250-752-1790

TRAVEL

TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program stop mort-gage & maintenance pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

VACATION SPOTS

QUALICUM BEACH- beauti-fully furnished large 1 brdm, 1000sq ft, on 1st fl r overlook-ing beautiful gardens w/balco-ny, forest in back, in “Crown Mansion” close to hotel w/2 very good restaurants, the beach+ golf course. Weekly, monthly. Available Sept 1. Call (250)338-4672.

CHILDREN

PRE-SCHOOLS

LIVE in caregiver needed Su-pervise and care for children in employer’s residence and may reside in employer’s home, toddler and pre teen child. Cook meals. Drive children to and from appts. Watch chil-dren when parents travel, Please email [email protected] for further information

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected Territories. Interest free fi nancing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com

GOT 10HRS a Wk to make productive? Operate a Mini-Offi ce from home.Free trainingwww.freedom-unlimited.info

GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Ex-plore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or www.dollarstores.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

INTERESTED IN Health and Healing? Become a Refl exolo-gist. RAC (Refl exology Asso-ciation of Canada). Foot Re-fl exology course in Nanaimo begins Saturday, Sept 12. For more information go to www.brinjackson.com or email: [email protected]

KWAKIUTL Band Council is seek-ing an Elementary School Principal in Pt. Hardy on Vancouver Island. For a full job description email [email protected] Pls send cov-er letter, salary expectations & 3 references via email or fax 250-949-6066 by July 31, 2014.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

ADMINISTRATION

HELP WANTED


START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Infor-mation Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765.

DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTEDAZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake

• Guaranteed 40hr. WorkWeek & Overtime

• Paid Travel & Lodging• Meal Allowance

• 4 Weeks Vacation• Excellent Benefi ts Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.Apply at:www.sperryrail.com,

careers & then choosethe FastTRACK Application.

HELP WANTED

HOUSEKEEPERImmediate part time position available in our Housekeep-ing department. Wage based on previous experience.

Apply in person to Joyce. The French Creek

House with resume & references to 1055 W.

Island Hwy.

ADMINISTRATION

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

QUALIFIED STYLISTRequired part-time/full-time. Client base not necessary.

Apply in person at:Looking Good Salon

162 Harrison/Memorialcall: 250.951.1480

e-mail: [email protected]

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

Bartenders / ServersNow required for The French Creek Marine Pub. Must beavailable for all shifts & have Serving it right. Experience is preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

Please apply in person with resume to #1 – 1025 Lee road, Parksville, BC

Ask for Russ

MEDICAL/DENTAL

EXPERIENCED MOA for busy clinic. Full time and part time positions available. Please handdeliver resume to 176 Weld Street, Parksville.


HELP WANTED

MEDICAL/DENTAL

F/T CDA required for Quali-cum Dental Offi ce. Experiencean asset. Please fax resumeto 250-752-1421.

MEDICAL Transcriptionistsare in huge demand! Trainwith Canada’s top MedicalTranscription school. Learnfrom home and work fromhome. Call today! 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com [email protected].

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca


HELP WANTED

fax 250.248.4655 email [email protected]

Your community. Your classifieds.

310.3535TOLL FREE 1-855-310-3535

$30GET IT RENTED!BUY ONE WEEK, GET SECOND WEEK FREE!*

SELL IT IN 3 OR IT RUNS FOR FREE!*

*Private party only, cannot be combined with other discounts.

Place your private party automotive ad with us in your community paper for the next 3 weeks for only $30. If your vehicle does not sell, call us and we'll run it again at NO CHARGE!

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