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DOGS KILL AGAIN IN HILLIERS
‘Silent hunters’
Llama killed this time; fear a child could be next JOHN HARDING
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The death toll of animals continues to rise in Hilliers, and the list now includes a couple of dogs and a llama. Two dogs, one with a bullet wound, were destroyed by the Regional District of Nanaimo’s animal control contractor Feb. 14 after the owner voluntarily gave them up when faced with evidence they killed a llama at a neighbouring property, according to the RDN’s Tom Armet. Scotty Taylor confirmed two dogs killed his six-year-old llama named Marcus. “It was a nasty kill, very gruesome,” said Taylor, a Hilliers resident. “These are nasty, nasty dogs. Silent hunters — they didn’t even bark.” When Taylor heard his llama in distress, he checked out the situation, saw the dogs turning their attention on him, and went into the house to fetch his gun. When he returned he said the dogs were back on the carcass of Marcus. “I shot one of them,” said Taylor. “I didn’t kill him, I wounded him, knocked him down.” Armet said the owner of the now-destroyed dogs still has two doberman/pitbull crosses on his Hilliers property and the fence — partially destroyed by a wind storm, allowing the two offending dogs to escape — has been repaired. Taylor said because of these dogs, he fears for the safety of his wife and neighbour when they go for a walk in the area. “If those dogs are loose . . . kids and people . . . those dogs will attack,” said Taylor. The same dogs were allegedly involved in the attack on other livestock in the area in October of last year, including five sheep and some quail that were pets for children in the area. See BULLET WOUND, page A5
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SNOW DAY: Unlike many neighbouring areas, schools were open Monday in School District 69 (Qualicum) but buses were not running and many took a snow day to enjoy the projected 15 cm of slushy, white stuff, which slowed driving but sped up toboggans on the famous Parksville Community Park hill, where Alexis and Mya Mercier (above) had some fun Monday morning. Municipalities remind people it’s their responsibility to shovel sidewalks and they say they will plow roads on a priority basis.
Fell ignores ICF’s ‘intimidation’
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RDN director Julian Fell said he “simply disregarded” a demand made by the Island Corridor Foundation to apologize and retract comments he made in a memo to mayors, MLAs and First Nations last July. Despite ICF’s threat to take Fell to the Supreme Court of B.C. upon non compliance with the demand, made clear through a Sept. 24 letter written by Duncan-based lawyer Andrew Lacroix, Fell said no legal action has since transpired. Fell said the letter was “intended to
intimidate me by sounding authoritarian, serious and menacing.” But upon critical review, Fell said he found the letter to be “bluff and bluster.” ICF allege Fell made “defamatory statements” alluding to the non-profit organization executive’s secrecy and personal interest, according Lacroix’s letter. The letter goes on to claim that Fell advanced a “conspiracy theory, inferred “some kind of inside job” and perpetuated falsehoods in his memorandum. But Fell stands by his word.
“Since everything I said was true, or considered true based on the wording by the ICF, I concluded their letter was for intimidation purposes,” said Fell, adding that he has received a great deal of support from directors and councillors of the other regional districts. None of the allegations in Lacroix’s letter have been proven in a court of law. “Some other parties also told me they too had been threatened with defamation action if they revealed information about the ICF,” said Fell. “I (find) myself in good company.
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A Celebration of Nature
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The 24th Brant Wildlife Festival is coordinated by The Nature Trust of British Columbia with the support of the City of Parksville, Mid Island Coop, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, and local organizations and volunteers. This community festival celebrates nature, particularly the arrival of Brant geese on the shores of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, and encourages people of all ages to get outside and enjoy their natural surroundings. For more information, visit www.brantfestival.bc.ca, call toll free 1-866-288-7878 or e-mail rrivers@naturetrust.bc.ca
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FOSSILS OF VANCOUVER ISLAND Thursday, March 6, 7 to 9 p.m. Graham Beard will provide a fascinating presentation at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors open at 6 p.m. (gourmet snacks available). $10 per person, available at the door.
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NATURE/WILDLIFE ART SHOW March 10 to April 14,10 a.m to 4 p.m. The Salish Sea Market is sponsoring a show of local artists and art in various media at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Art will be for sale and include a public judging contest. $5 admission. “BIG YEAR” Friday, March 14, 7 to 9 p.m. Russell Canning will provide a lively presentation about birds at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors open at 6 p.m. (gourmet snacks available). $10 per person, available at the door.
No Dogs On Beach in March and April Dogs are not permitted on any public beach (either on-leash or off-leash) in Qualicum Beach between March 1 and April 30, to help protect the Brant geese during their annual migration season. Owners will be ticketed. The definition of public beach in the Town of Qualicum Beach Animal Control Bylaw No. 649, 2009 does not include the street-level walkway, therefore, dogs are permitted on-leash on the street-level walkway. For information on dog control, view the Bylaw and brochure at Town Hall or on the Town’s website: www.qualicumbeach.com.
OCEAN ADVENTURES CAMP March 20 & 27, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children aged 9 to 12 can go behind the scenes at the VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station to feed marine animals in touch tanks and get up close with microscopes in our science lab. Pre-register: $55 per child, 250-740-6611. PENGUINS OF THE ANTARCTIC Thursday, March 20, 7 to 9 p.m. Bill Merilees will provide an interesting presentation at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors open at 6 p.m. (gourmet snacks available). $10 per person, available at the door. KIDS’ DAY OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kick off spring break with fun marine science activities for all ages, colouring contest, face painting, and art activities at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Free
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SPRING HARVEST EVENING OF CELEBRATION Monday, March 10 Enjoy a gourmet dinner featuring local shellfish prepared by Vancouver Island Culinary Institute graduating students at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Dr. Rob Butler will speak about The Salish Sea: Nature and a Sense of Place. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reservations required, $60 per person, call 250-740-6611.
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STRAIT OF GEORGIA AND ITS FISHES Thursday, March 27, 7 to 9 p.m. Dick Beamish will provide a lively presentation at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors open at 6 p.m. (gourmet snacks available). $10 per person, available at the door.
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WILDLIFE PHOTO WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS Saturdays, March 8 and March 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children aged 8 to 15 can learn about taking wildlife photos (with an accompanying adult) at the Parksville Museum and submit their favourite for display in April. Pre-register at reception@ parksvillemuseum.ca, $5 per child.
BRANTASTIC TOURS Sundays, March 16 & 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Gary and Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours to view Brant geese and seabirds from hot spots in Oceanside with field ornithologist and expert birder Christopher Stephens. Pre-register $25 per person, 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com
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NEWS a finalist in newspaper competition
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News has once again made the final and will be going for a repeat gold performance in the Olympics of B.C. newspapers, The Ma Murray Awards. On Friday, the B.C. Yukon Community Newspaper Association (BCYNA) announced the finalists for this year’s Ma Murray Awards, which will be handed out at the River Rock Hotel in Richmond on April 26. The NEWS is one of three finalists in the coveted General Excellence category for its circulation category (28,000-50,000), along with two Black Press sister papers, The Campbell River Mirror and The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. “General Excellence is reflective of the fact that publishing a newspaper is a team effort, from the smallest classified ad to the frontpage story,” said Peter McCully, publisher of The NEWS. “There are lots of pieces to the puzzle. The NEWS has a great team.” The NEWS was awarded the gold medal in this category in 2012, silver in 2011 and gold in 2010. The BCYCNA is a non-profit membership organization representing community newspapers throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. It boasts a membership of 126 newspapers, with a combined readership of 2,012,196. — NEWS Staff
See Thursday’s paper for eviction story
Sixty-year-old Patrick Doyle, who suffers from what he calls “severe social anxiety and depression,” said he watched his entire life get towed away from him Friday night. “I have never felt so violated and vulnerable,” Doyle told The NEWS in a phone interview from his friend’s house in Qualicum Beach where he is staying temporarily. Doyle said the RV he had been residing in for five years at Riverbend RV Resort and Cottages was towed away from him, following a 48-hour verbal eviction, which he claims is a result of a picture he posted on Facebook showing park management dismantle his neighbor’s fence. Additionally, he was presented with an RDN letter by his landlord which said recreational vehicles used for permanent occupancy are not permitted on Riverbend RV property, as it is zoned for periodic accommodations only. Visit www.pqbnews.com and check Thursday’s edition of The NEWS for the full version of this story by reporter Candace Wu.
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Qualicum Beach Citizen of the Year Wendy Maurer gets a kiss from her husband Lotar at the Community Awards gala last week.
QUALICUM BEACH CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
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Behind every great woman is a great man. Wendy Maurer thanked Lotar, her husband of 42 years, in her acceptance speech after being named Qualicum Beach Citizen of the Year at an awards gala February 19 at civic centre. Maurer told the sold out crowd that people who get nominated for such things can’t do it without the support of their partner. “He is the quiet guy in the background and he has always been there for me,” she said. Maurer was nominated along with Marilynn Sims for the prestigious award, which is given to an area resident who has made a difference in the quality of life in the area and who has also shown volunteer leadership. Maurer said she was honoured just to be nominated. “I was surprised when I went to the mail box a month ago and opened a letter from the
chamber. I was like . . . oh my god. That was a surprise and I really admire Marilynn Simms. She is an amazing lady and it is was huge honour to be nominated with her.” Maurer’s commitment to the community is illustrated through her volunteer involvement with the Brant Festival, Mid Island Wildlife Watch Society and the chamber of commerce. She was the Chair of the Oceanside Spirit of B.C. Committee and was selected to run as torch bearer in the 2010 Paralympics, representing all Spirit of B.C. Committees in the province. Today. Maurer chairs the board of the Qualicum Beach Historical and Museum Society, and volunteers with Ducks Unlimited Canada. One week each year she volunteers with Parks Canada providing interpretive services on Russell Island, part of the Gulf Island National Park Preserve where she talks about Hawaiian settlement in B.C.
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The woman who owned the sheep and the quail told The NEWS in November she didn’t believe the dogs could fight their appetite for blood. “They (the dogs) won’t stop,” said Amber Dawes. “If they get out again they will go after anything that runs. I don’t want to shoot the dogs, I love dogs, but it will be a kid next,” she said, adding that children must walk past the property containing the dogs every day to and from the school bus. After the attacks in October, Armet said there were issues related to positively identifying just which dogs, if any, attacked the sheep, so the RDN didn’t believe it would be successful in court if applying for a warrant to seize the animals. In an Oct. 31 story in The NEWS, Armet said: “I don’t want to suggest this (the attack on the sheep) was a one-time event,” said Armet. “But the apparent dog owners have taken steps in regards to the ability of the dogs to be atlarge. There doesn’t seem to be any public safety concerns at this point.” RDN staff and its animal control officer began a “very aggressive investigation” after a report Feb. 13 about dogs being on the loose again in Hilliers, said Armet. “We sent our animal control officer out there right away to gather evidence and start searching for the dogs that we understood were still at large,” said Armet. “And we began preparing legal documents to enter the property and seize the dogs under a provincial court warrant.” Armet said the dog owner voluntarily handed over the two dogs before being served with any warrant. “One had a bullet wound,” said Armet. “The other two (dogs that weren’t seized) are still considered dangerous dogs.” Armet said the dogs in question are doberman-pit bull crosses. Other reports from the same rural neighbourhood by hobby farmers indicate there had been problems with dogs chasing and attacking livestock in the area for months before the October attacks. After the attacks in the fall of last year, RDN director Julian Fell and Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser attended a meeting with Hilliers-area farmers and ranchers. After that meeting, Fraser said that while there are larger issues that need to be addressed in regards to legislation protecting livestock, he said the fact nothing had been done in relation to the deaths of the Dawes’ sheep more than two weeks after it happened is “unacceptable.” “The only action we’ve seen so far is inaction,” said Fraser. “Any reasonable interpretation of (the RDN’s dangerous dogs) bylaw gives them jurisdiction to act.” Fraser also said there are larger issues about the wording and interpretations of both the RDN bylaws and the provincial livestock act.
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Island Scallops in Qualicum Bay said it has suffered $10 million in losses because of high acidity levels in the Georgia Strait.
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High acid levels in the waters around Parksville Qualicum Beach have killed 10 million scallops and forced a local shellfish producer to scale operations back considerably. Island Scallops CEO Rob Saunders said the company has lost three years worth of scallops and $10 million. “I’m not sure we are going to stay alive and I’m not sure the oyster industry is going to stay alive,” Saunders told The NEWS. “It’s that dramatic.” Saunders said the carbon dioxide levels have increased dramatically in the waters of the Georgia Strait, forcing the PH levels to 7.3 from their norm of 8.1 or 8.2. Island Scallops seeds its animals at Scallop seed is produced by Island Scallops at the hatchery in Qualicum Bay and reared in the ocean in small net cages attached to horizontal “longlines,” according to the company’s website. The
longlines are submerged about 10 metres below the surface in water about 30 metres deep. From hatchery to harvest takes about three years. Saunders said the company has lost all the scallops put in the ocean in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
There’s nothing we can do to the ocean to change things ROB SAUNDERS
“(The high acidity level means the scallops) can’t make their shells and they are less robust and they are suseptible to infection,” said Saunders, who also said this level of PH in the water is not something he’s seen in his 35 years of shellfish farming. “It’s really kicked the hell out of us.” In January of 2013, Saunders said Island Scallops had an audit done on its animals in the strait that estimated it had 10 millions scallops in the water. By April of 2013, the company was noticing a high mortality rate. “By the time July came we had lost
about 95 per cent of our crop,” said Saunders. “It’s a phenomena that’s happening worldwide. There’s very little hope for us.” Saunders said the company has had to lay off 10 people at its farm operation in Qualicum Bay and about the same amount of people at its processing plant, totalling about 30 per cent of it’s workforce. “We’ve had to cut back considerably,” said Saunders. “There’s nothing we can do to the ocean to change things.” Island Scallops has about three million animals in the ocean now, put there in 2013. “We have our fingers crossed on that one,” said the CEO. In the meantime, the retail outlet on the Island Highway close to the Big Qualicum River continues to sell other forms of shellfish. The company has a boat in Alaska harvesting sidestripe shrimp and prawns, said Saunders, who also said shellfish companies are spending a lot of money researching the issue and he added: “We’re hoping to get some support from the federal government.”
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Lacroix’s letter called Fell’s memorandum “grave” and said that distributing it widely to people magnified the seriousness of the matter. The letter also claimed Fell has “a tenuous grasp on the functioning of the organization.” However, Fell said it was his “exten-
sive experience with non-profit organizations” that caused him to identify events that did not conform with conventional procedures.” “The ICF has lost the confidence of its owners as the ICF’s regular press releases contradict each other and those of us with more detailed knowl-
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And according to staff, Kay practices what she preaches and is known to keep a bottle of whisky in her room. Miller said it has been a longCANDACE WU time family fable that when Kay news@pqbnews.com was born she weighed just two Surrounded by three genera- pounds and doctors advised her tions of family, Gertrude Kay cel- parents to feed her a few drops of ebrated her 107th birthday Thurs- brandy to give her strength — and day, Feb. 20 making her the oldest she’s still here 107 years later, so person living at The Gardens. she’s doing something right. “I believe Miller said her she is the oldest mother is “an inspiI believe she is the oldest person in Qual- person in Qualicum Beach ration to everyone icum Beach,” and somebody I brag LYNDSAY BOERS said recreation about all the time.” co ordinator “She can still read Lyndsay Boers. “This is certainly and write,” said Miller. “She even the oldest birthday we’ve celebrat- signed all of our Christmas cards last ed here in a long time.” year.” Family came from all over the Miller said her mother lived in Island to ring in another year with Victoria, on her own, until she was Kay, including her two children: 101 years old. Marilyn Miller, 76 and Robert Kay, “She basically outlived all of her 82. Additionally, Kay has six grand- friends,” said Miller. “And then she children, four great grandchildren came here to Qualicum Beach and and one great great grandson on made new ones.” the way, due this coming May. According to Miller, there are When asked about the secret to only about 50 other people in Canlongevity, Kay responded without ada older than her mother. “She’s hesitation: “a glass of rye (whisky) a pretty special woman and we’re every night.” looking forward to another year.”
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Predictable death
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his was so predictable. And another animal is dead. About five months ago, some dogs allegedly slaughtered five sheep in Hilliers. This was after other livestock and pets were killed, again allegedly, by these same dogs. The woman who owned the sheep and some other animals that were slaughtered by blood-thirsty canines said at the time these dogs would never stop. Once they get the taste of blood, you see. . . Well, it happened again earlier this month. A llama is now dead. And two dogs were destroyed by the Regional District of Nanaimo after the owner voluntarily gave them up in the face of evidence they did the dirty deed. Their buddies, also two doberman/pit bull crosses, are alive and well and still with their owner in Hilliers. We have to wait until these two kill some livestock, or a child, before the regional district acts. And there has to be irrefutable evidence before any such action can take place, apparently. It doesn’t matter if neighbours ID pictures of the dogs and their unique markings. My goodness, call in the CSI crew, because common sense does not apply when we’re talking about killer dogs. People have been sent to jail for life with less evidence. Now, we’ve got nothing against dogs. Quite like them, in fact. We do not like killer dogs. The regional district is so worried about being sued by a dog owner it figures it needs the DNA from a certain dog’s drool out of a dead animal’s neck before it will act. Since they are so worried about lawsuits, has the regional district thought about the penalty it would have to pay the family of a dead child? It’s possible the remaining two dogs will never escape from their enclosure again, if indeed they ever did. These two might be, ahem, docile doberman/pit bulls that were never part of any livestock slaughtering in the past year. Does the regional district really want to take that chance? And spare us the go-nowhere debate defending and comparing certain breeds and how it’s all about owners and not the dogs. That bigger-picture debate is not what’s important right now. It’s all about the safety of humans and animals in the Hilliers area. And the regional district is currently jeopardizing that safety by its inaction. — Editorial by John Harding
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THANKS FOR THE SERIES ON POVERTY
Thank you so much for your series about “Poverty In Paradise” (part two of Lissa Alexander’s series is in the Feb. 27 edition of The NEWS). In response to MLA Michelle Stillwell comments in part one, I would like to bring her attention to several issues that affect the working poor in our province. Is our MLA aware that dental coverage in the Healthy Kid program has been reduced? Children are eligible for $1,400 of basic dental services every two years. That’s only $700 a year. Emergency dental treatment is only available for the immediate relief of pain once the biennial limit has been reached. As to the PharmaCare program, a person has to make less than $15,000/year to get free prescriptions. If you earn $15,000/ year, you need to spend $1,000 before PharmaCare will pay 70 per cent. That’s a lot of prescriptions. Has Stilwell ever had to tell her children they can’t go to a birthday party because there is no money to buy a gift? Can she feed her family on $100/week? That’s $14.28/day for breakfast, lunch and supper. Milk is almost $6 a jug. Does she look at fresh fruit and vegetables in the grocery store? One recent Christmas Eve, our furnace broke down and on Boxing Day our fridge broke. The only option open was to replace them using a credit card. Now I have that extra payment every month. I pay almost $100 in taxes for $600 worth of heating oil. Many months we have a choice between ordering fuel or purchasing groceries. And wait until the new BC Hydro
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rates kick in. To make ends meet, there are so many things we go without. I pray all the time that nothing breaks down because there is no extra money. I am one of the hundreds of thousands of “working poor” in B.C. Sometimes I cry, sometimes I laugh, but every single day, before making any decision, I think “how much will this cost?” I urge your readers to write to our MLA and to the Liberal government to express concern about the growing inequality in British Columbia. SHELLEY MCAULAY Nanoose Bay
BURN WOOD SMART
Winter/cold weather is here — no more opening windows for fresh air and just smoke-filled air to breathe at night and during inversion days and evenings. Do wood-burning residents know their stove dampers must be left open to a greater degree in order to burn cleanly? Having burned wood for heat for many years, it didn’t take long to learn the right way to use my airtight stove in order to prevent caustic air outside. Perhaps folks could consider their neighbours and our environment when they “damp down.” Wood heating is a choice. Respecting our air quality is a must. CAROLYN MEADE French Creek
BLACK LAB WARNING For many years I have handed out dog treats on a morning walk in Quali-
cum Beach. Hundreds of dogs, including pit bulls and rotties, have enjoyed these snacks. On Feb. 19, I met a pleasant-looking dog which resembled a smallish black lab. I was about to ask if treats were permitted when the dog leapt up and bit my hand. It took several stitches to close the resulting wound. Aggressive dogs are rare and they typically give a warning by their posture, growling, etc. Dogs which attack without warning are even rarer, and much more dangerous, so residents should watch out for this one. If it has already caused other problems, these should be reported to the town authorities at 250-752-6921 or at bylaw@qualicumbeach.com. Think of what could happen if a child approached this dog.
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Wow. For whatever reason, I have been an Olympic follower from a very young age. Yes, my dogs dragged me to the set at 4 a.m. as instructed. In my own history, including Vancouver 2010, I have never seen such an emotional and grand Olympics. What fantastic stories of all the world athletes and over the top coverage by the CBC. If there were a trophy for sportsmanship, the Sochi Games would receive the Lady Byng. Go world go!
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Rules to write by Absolutely. I don’t like all the contaminants from the air, ships and water. WESTON WARE
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I hear confession is good for the soul, so here pebble searching in time to see a sign in front of goes: I’m a stoner. the log. It said: ‘PELIGRO! COCODRILOS’. I don’t mean I like to get stoned — when it ‘Peligro’ is Spanish for ‘danger.’ ‘Cocodrilos’ comes to recreational drugging I’m straighter is self-explanatory. The log blinked. I didn’t sit than Anne of Green Gables. To me, coke is a soft down. drink and heroin is a lady actor. I don’t smoke Another thing about international rock colB.C. bud — I don’t even smoke Export A’s, eh? lecting: going through airport customs can be I don’t do THC, PCP, LSD, XTC or MDMA (I do trying. sample CBC occasionally but I’m “Mind if I open your satchel sir?” seeing a therapist about it). “Not at all.” What I do is... stones. (Zip. Rummage, rummage.) Pebbles. Rocks. Gravel with at“What are these, sir?” titude. I collect ‘em. I don’t have By Arthur Black “Rocks.” much in the way of criteria, they “Fossils? Semi-precious stones? just have to tickle my fancy and Ore samples?” fit in my pocket. I collect round, “No. Just rocks.” flat, shiny and run-of-the-mill The bag inspectors tap my rocks, stones. They may be black, white rub them and run them through or any colour in between. the X-ray scanner. Sometimes they As hobbies go, it’s pretty harmeven call in drug-detecting Alsaless and definitely cheap. Unlike tians to sniff them. They can never golf, cycling, jogging or birdwatchfind anything illegal. It makes them ing there’s no expensive gear to buy, no lists to crazy. keep and no Joneses to keep up with. Rock colSo aside from jiving with airport security lectors are loners and Momma Earth spits out types, what’s the payoff for stone collectors? plenty of rocks to go around. Beats me. I’ve never been able to articulate the Down sides? A couple of minor ones. Some attraction but I found a poem in a book about spouses (no names) may be a tad intolerant of strange rock formations that comes pretty close: stone nuggets magically appearing on windowHow is it that sills and bedside tables. Passing strangers may a broken stone be nonplussed by the haemorrhoidal lumps pries open the heart, disfiguring a collector’s trouser pockets. a fissured stone And rock collecting can be dangerously disintrigues with its mystery, tracting. Once, while rock collecting near Zia smooth stone huatenejo, Mexico I almost sat down on a low warms the palm of our hand? green log to rest. Luckily I lifted my eyes up from I dunno, but it works for me.
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rushed to Nanaimo General Hospital and four vehicles damaged after a man lost control, due to what RCMP believe is a “medical condition.” Foreman said the 78-yearold driver crossed into oncoming traffic at the intersection of McMillan Street and Hirst Avenue, before striking a 70-yearold pedestrian and continuing
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An artist who has been in the top 10 of the Peak Performance Project, B.C.’s largest emerging artist competition showcased his versatility and vocal talent February 7 in Parksville. JP Maurice performed an intimate show at the Quality Resort Bayside and demonstrated why his original songs are getting radio play. His biggest hits, Good Feeling and The Other One brought the dancers to the floor. The sets included original songs mashed up with Katy Perry hits, a soulful version of Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus and a timeless classic by Fleetwood Mac. Next up for the Tidal Room at the Bayside Resort is the folk rock trio The Lion The Bear The Fox on March 1. Megan Olsen of Arbutus Events has been instrumental in bringing new and talented musical acts to Oceanside. She has also booked Neil Osborne, the lead singer and chief songwriter of 54•40, for a show on May 1. Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Lockhart Collection at #4-180 Craig St. or at the Bayside in Parksville. There were a lot of fun activities on February 10 at the Coombs Fairgrounds for BC Provincial Family Day. Volunteers with the Coombs Fair and the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association organized the event for the provincial holiday. Their next event is the annual Spring Turkey Dinner on March 1. There will be two settings for the turkey dinner with all the trimmings at 4:30 pm and 6 pm. The family-friendly event takes place at Arrowsmith Hall and all proceeds go towards community programs sponsored by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association. Adults pay $20, seniors $15 and kids (12 and under) $10 at the door. Arrowsmith Bikes in Parksville celebrated its 20th anniversary on February 15. The bike store is well known for their cool t-shirts and jerseys and over the years has come up with some creative graphic designs for them. Owner Kebble Sheaff had some special t-shirts designed for the anniversary which he handed out to customers. He also covered his walls with the amazing array of vintage t-shirts and jerseys he has produced over the last 20 years. Kebble has asked his customers which ones they like best because he wants to re-release the favourites with some touch ups. Kebble is also president of the Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Club which hosts the annual Hammerfest XC mountain bike race in Errington. On March 23 a new group of riders will tear up the challenging course and go home with the latest Hammerfest t-shirt. Local pruning expert Luke Downs was at Buckerfields in Parksville Feb. 15 to demonstrate proper pruning techniques and share some funny anecdotes about his landscaping experiences. He said now during the dormant season is a good time to prune unless you have peach trees which are best pruned while in bloom. Of course our trees need bees and on March 29 Buckerfields is hosting a couple of free bee seminars. At 10 a.m. there is a mason bee seminar and at 2 p.m. there is a honey bee keeping seminar.
Vancouver based singer songwriter JP Maurice proved why his solo career is taking off with a memorable performance at the Quality Resort Bayside in Parksville February 7. His punchy pop rock tunes and mash ups performed in the intimate venue of the Tidal Room generated some new fans for the musician who began his career at a young age while growing up in Victoria.
The children’s garden railway was super popular as it rolled along a track 30 feet in diameter for all to enjoy at the Coombs Fairgrounds February 10. Three year old Josh Lehman of Coombs was among the hundreds of children who were on hand for the Family Day festivities organized by volunteers with the Coombs Fair and the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association.
Mountain bike racer Bill Mandryk has been a loyal customer of Arrowsmith Bikes in Parksville. He stopped by for the 20 year anniversary celebration and posed with this vintage Sugoi jersey. Bill had purchased the exact jersey from Arrowsmith Bikes but reluctantly sold in 1995 while racing in Australia for $300 so he could buy a new bike helmet for his pending race.
Luke Downs of The Landscape Consultants had plenty of great advice for those who attended a seminar at Buckerfields February 15 on tree pruning. From what tools to use and how to use them properly, Luke demonstrated the techniques he has successfully used over the many years he has been taking care of people’s trees in Oceanside.
Diners dressed as tacky tourists enjoyed a murder mystery dinner February 17 at The Final Approach Restaurant located at the Qualicum Beach Airport. There was plenty of drama in the whodunit and some hilarious moments by a cast of characters including (left to right): Layne Collinson, Mark Guinn and Tim Reish.
Chef Rick Davidson of The Beach Club Resort created some amazing dishes for a Winemakers Dinner February 22. Paired with Burrowing Owl Estate wines, the culinary creations included this Southwestern Crocodile Chilli and Crocodile Beignets. Chef Rick is planning other creative dishes for the Pacific Prime Restaurant which is donating 15% of food and beverage sales every Wednesday in March to the Brant Wildlife Festival.
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VICTORIA SYMPHONY PLAYS IN QUALICUM BEACH
Brothers bring talent and $5M instrument Rising violin stars featured in concert set for March 24 BRENDA GOUGH News Contributor
The Victoria Symphony (VSO) is performing a special spring concert in Qualicum Beach March 24 featuring the globally renowned Chooi brothers and their million dollar violins. The rising stars will be featured alone and together in three violin masterpieces under the baton of conductor Timothy Vernon. Nikki and Timmy Chooi will be performing the Bach Double Concerto and music of Ravel, Sarasate and Schubert. In April 2012 Nikki made a guest appearance with the VSO at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre playing a 1729 Guaneri del Gesu violin and wowed the audience performing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4. The $4.2 million dollar instrument played by some of the world’s most famous violinists was on generous lone to him from the Canada Council of the Arts Instrument Bank. Nikki played the treasured instrument exclusively while attending the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in PhilaNEWS FILE PHOTO delphia where he obtained his In 2012, rising star Nikki Chooi, above centre with a well-known patron of Vancouver Island arts Eric Charman at right, impressed a Bachelors of Music in 2012. sold out crowd at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre performing on this million dollar 1729 Guaneri del Gesu with the Victoria Symphony The Guarneri del Gesu Orchestra. The violin virtuoso is returning March 24 with his brother Timmy and the VSO on March 24. doesn’t even compare to the instrument Nikki’s parents rented for him from Long & McQuade between Victoria and Qualicum Zukerman in Ottawa and I said, down here.’” concert at the Royal Theatre in when he was four years old. Beach, is a well known patron ‘Mr. Zukerman I think this guy That summer Nikki attended Victoria. Timothy Vernon was Now the 25 year old plays a $5 of the arts and has been hosting Nikki Chooi is going to go places Zukerman’s summer school and conducting and when they gave million dollar Stradivarius while the VSO concerts in Qualicum but he just needs encourage- years later so did his brother Nikki a standing ovation Timohe pursues his Masters Degree Beach for many years. ment and touching up’,” Char- Timmy. thy announced … would you at New York City’s prestigious Charman has been support- man recalled. Both violinists, now in their believe there is another one.” Juilliard School where he is on a ive of the Choois musical growth twenties, are world renowned On March 24 Vernon, who is If you give young people a full scholarship. since they were young boys. and Charman said he is thrilled also Art Director of the Pacific His younger brother Timmy In fact it was Charman who sense of confidence early in to have played a role in their Opera, will conduct the orcheslife, it continues who is also on a full scholar- introduced Nikki to Pinchas success stories. tra in Ravel’s delightful Mother ERIC CHARMAN ship at the Curtis Institute of Zukerman, one of the world’s Charman not only helps Goose Suite. Music now has the pricey Guar- most respected violin masters. fund bursaries for musicians to The evening concludes with neri that Nikki had impressed so He said at first Zukerman was attend the Victoria Conserva- Schubert’s Symphony No. 4 Devoted to the next generamany audiences with. tion of musicians, Zukerman reluctant and suggested Nikki tory of Music he regularly holds Tragic. To say that both instruments has inspired young artists with wait a few more years before he house concerts to showcase The concert at the Qualicum on loan from the Canada Coun- his musical genius, prodigious applied to his summer school in budding musicians he believes Beach Civic Centre begins at 7:30 cil of the Arts Instrument Bank technique and unwavering ar- Ottawa, but Charmin was persis- have what it takes to go places. p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and are in capable hands is an un- tistic standards. tent. “If you give young people a $10 for students and are available derstatement. When the Chooi brothers “I said, ‘Mr. Zukerman, I am sense of confidence early in life, at Mulberry Bush Bookstores in The Chooi brothers have been were just six and nine years old, not interested in waiting that it continues.” Parksville and Qualicum Beach. immersed in the classical mu- Charman had them perform at long. We think you should see Charman said the upcoming Contest: Win two tickets to sic world since they were young his home and said he and his him soon.’ He finally conceded concert in Qualicum Beach is a see the Chooi Brothers. Email reporter@pqbnews.com with children growing up in Victoria guests were so impressed with to allow a wireless interview bit of a déjà vu for him. and even when the violinists their Bach Double Concerto which I arranged at the Univer“What is nice about this con- Send me to the Symphony in the were just starting out Eric Char- that he wanted to promote their sity of Victoria. One hour after cert is many years ago when subject line. Include your name man could tell they were special. musical pursuits. the interview, Mr. Zukerman the Chooi brothers were 11 and and phone number. Draw will Charman, who splits his time “One day I phoned Pinchas phoned me and said, ‘Get him eight years old I did a fundraiser be done March 6.
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TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH Incorporated 1942
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Qualicum Beach Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, to receive representations from all persons who believe their interest in property to be affected by the proposed amendments to “Town of Qualicum Beach Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999” listed below. A copy of the bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Office of the Town of Qualicum Beach, #201 – 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, from February 21 to March 3, 2014. Amendment Bylaw No. 580.75 (Secondary Suites Review) In 2009 the Town legalized secondary suites as a way to provide affordable housing and promote housing diversity. If Bylaw No. 580.75 is adopted, “Town of Qualicum Beach Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999” will be amended in accordance with the recommendations from the 2013 Secondary Suites Review. The changes would: 1. Permit garden suites on parcels outside of the Agricultural Land Reserve with site area of over 1000m2 and where secondary suites are already permitted, 2. Increase maximum size of carriage houses and garden suites to 90m2; and 3. Eliminate owner-occupancy requirement. Also being considered by Council is a bylaw that would eliminate Development Cost Charges (DCCs) for secondary suites within the Village Neighbourhood. For further information regarding the bylaw amendments, please contact the Planning Department, at the Municipal Office of the Town of Qualicum Beach, #201 – 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia at 250.752.6921 or email lsales@qualicumbeach.com. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Luke Sales, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Please join Town staff and Council at a meeting to discuss the Growth Containment Boundary and the benefits and drawbacks of aligning it with the Town’s boundary. Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach A presentation by Town staff will begin at 7:00pm The Town of Qualicum Beach has initiated a review of the Official Community Plan to discuss the concept that the Town’s Growth Containment Boundary (GCB) should be the same as the municipal boundary. This would minimize overlapping jurisdiction with the Regional District of Nanaimo with respect to land use policy. Currently the GCB excludes areas in the Town where the Official Community Plan has not identified development potential. Expanding the GCB to match the Town boundary would: 1. Remove the requirement that partnering municipalities and the Regional District consent to change the amount or form of development to urban in areas outside of areas currently intended for urban development. The Town would have autonomy over land use decisions for land within the Town that is not in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). 2. Decrease the length of time and procedural requirements to make a change to the OCP and zoning bylaws, should the Town decide it wants to change its OCP, with respect to land that is currently outside of the GCB. Please note: this is not a Public Hearing required by legislation. Council will receive a report from staff relating to issues raised at the meeting and will formally consider an OCP amendment at a later meeting. If you would like more information, contact Luke Sales, Director of Planning, at (250)7526921 and/or or bring your questions and comments to the meeting.
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Be My Baby debuted Feb. 20 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. Above from left Rosalee Sullivan and Alistair McVey play and unlikely couple who travel 6,000 miles to America to get an adopted baby girl.
REVIEW OF ECHO PLAYERS’ LATEST PRODUCTION
Audience gets lost in laughter Show runs until March 9 at Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach
their relationship and wonder if they’re ready to raise a child together. Be My Baby written by American playwright Ken Ludwig has a witty script only made better REVIEW BY CANDACE WU by the extraordinary direction of Eileen Butts news@pqbnews.com and the talented cast. Lead actress Rosalee Sullivan, who plays Maud, gives an outstanding Be My Baby brings two different types of love performance demonstrating her vast emotional to the stage: head-over-heels young puppy love range and years of experience. In one of the most and in contrast, reluctant unlikely love fraught touching moments of the production, Sullivan with petty arguments and heated debates. delivers a monologue about her late husband The romantic comedy tells the story of an up- where her eyes well with tears and the audience tight Londoner, Maud and stubborn Scotsman, can’t help but feel years of bottled up grief. Lead John who have come together for one common actor Alistair McVey, who plays John, also delivgoal: to travel 6,000 miles to pick up an adopted ers a great performance personifying a bon-ababy girl for the newlywed couple, Gloria and fide Scotsman. McVey gets into character bringChristy, who cannot travel. ing to life a gruff, headstrong, fruggle Scot who The problem? Maud and John are seemingly is fiercely proud of his heritage. Maggie Kirk and repulsed by one another. Cameron Wallace, who play Gloria and Christy, Although their journey unravels in a series respectively portray an infatuated young couple of somewhat predictable events, the actors give sick with undying adoration for one another. It’s such a stand-up performance the audience cute and annoying — the way young couples in simply gets lost in heartfelt laughter and relat- love always are. And considering this is Wallace’s able moments of irritation. first performance, the new actor held his own imThe misadventure, which is only meant to be pressively well. Hopefully, the newcomer contina few days, gets stalled by various legal obsta- ues with theatre. Additionally, Shawn Lestage and cles which see Maud and John Anne Jinks played ensemble And considering this is in one another’s company for roles which were so well done it Wallace’s first performuch longer than anticipated. wasn’t apparent the same charThe two lead actors maintain mance, the new actor held acter kept reappearing until his own impressively well their third character change. a strong sense of chemistry on REVIEWER CANDACE WU stage throughout the duration Lighting and sound cues of the play — their sarcastic were flawless — the production banter captures their initial distain for one oth- team deserves major recognition. The set, though er, but they also share moments of honesty in simple, was quaint and charming. However, the which a genuine sense of intimacy is exchanged. projection screen that was used to set the scene When Maud and John finally get the new- seemed a little unnecessarily digital for the clasborn baby girl the dynamics of their travels shift sic production. Costume, especially Kirk’s sixties — the way everything seems to change when style dresses, was timely and sort of enchanting in new life is brought into the equation. Suddenly, a way which makes one yearn for another era. the couple becomes — well, a couple. They dine All in all, Be My Baby is a romantic comedy out at restaurants and gloat about the newborn filled with good natured mayhem and sarcastic baby to their careless server, and then roll their banter. It demonstrates an interesting and hieyes at her lack of enthusiasm for not sharing in larious culture clash and allows the audience to their excitement. They surprise each other with follow an unlikely love story between an older gifts, for no particular reason at all. They take couple, who realizes it’s never to late to fall in care of one another in times of need. And they love and start a life together. Romance isn’t just still bicker and fight like an old married couple. reserved for those not yet jaded by life. Meanwhile, back in the small Scottish village In subtle ways, Be My Baby is about more where Gloria and Christy are living the honey- than just love — it’s about friendship, parentmoon period has ended. Gloria gets restless in a hood and the changing nature of relationships. small town and begins a questionable relationBe my Baby is playing at the Village Theatre ship with her cousin; Christy becomes frustrat- in Qualicum Beach from until March 9. For ed and jealous. They question the strength of ticket info, call 250-752-3522.
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Oboist Geronimo Mendoza will perform March 23 at The MAC in the first of series of Vancouver Island Opera recitals.
MARCH 23 AT THE MAC IN PARKSVILLE
Mexican oboist featured Happiness Tickets are $15 at the door
The 2014 Recital Series of concerts, organized by the Vancouver Island Opera supports the opera company and introduces young, talented musicians and opera singers to Parksville Qualicum Beach. On March 23 the first of the Recital Series will kick off at the McMillan Arts Centre where Mexican Oboist Geronimo Mendoza will perform. Mendoza began his musical training at the age of 11. He has collaborated with many professional orchestras in Mexico and Canada including the Calgary Philharmonic, Vancouver Opera and Vancouver Symphony Orchestras. Additionally, Mendoza has also collaborated with the New Music Vancouver Orchestra, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, the Phenix Choir as well as many other chamber ensembles.
As a former member of the Mexico City Philharmonic, he has worked with renown artists and conductors and has been on tours around Europe and Asia. Mendoza has attended international music festivals and master classes, working with world-celebrated artist such as John Mack, Ray Still, Alex Klein, Louis Pellerin, Isaac Durate, Ingo Goritzki, Christoph Lindemann, Charles “Chip” Hamann and Emanuel Abbuhl. He is a three-time grant recipient of the Mexico Arts Council (FONCA) and also has been awarded by the BC Arts Council. He is currently a member of the Vancouver Island and Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestras. Mendoza will be at the MAC on March. 23 at 2.30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door and refreshments are included. — NEWS Staff
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With the 24th annual Brant Festival starting next week, Parksville Mayor Chris Burger is urging residents to practice proper dog ownership etiquette starting March 1. Burger is asking residents to make sure dogs stay off the beach during Brant Festival; and if they do come for a walk along the boardwalk to make sure dogs are on a leash. Additionally, dog owners are asked to clean up after their canines. “Our shoreline is a buffet of epic proportions,” said Burger, starring out into the ocean at Parksville Beach. “We need to ensure that birds are able to feed properly without interference from dogs.” Burger said city bylaw officials will be patrolling the beaches looking unleashed dogs during the festival and people will be ticketed for their offences.
“I’d like to ask people to contact the City to report any issues regarding unleashed dogs,” said Burger, adding that people should not take matters into their own hands, instead they should contact the City directly.
All pets should be on a leash all the time at the beach. But it is especially critical during this sensitive time of the year MAYOR CHRIS BURGER
Historically, Burger said dogs have not been a major nuisance during the festival and it is important to keep it that way. “All pets should be on a leash all the time at the beach,” said Burger. “But it is especially critical during this sensitive time of the year.” Burger said if we disrupt the feeding environment of migratory birds they will relocate. “This is an extremely important time
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of the year for birds,” said Burger. “And it’s one of my personal favorite times of the year — it reminds me of what a wild place we live in, it’s truly spectacular.” The Brant Festival will host a variety of different events and activities starting March 1. Below is an informal guide to the second week of the festival (refer to our Feb.13 issue to see the first week’s agenda). For more information, and a full life of activities, visit the Brant Festival website at http://www. brantfestival.bc.ca. Wildlife Photography Workshop for Kids: Kids will learn how to photograph wildlife. Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parksville Museum and Archives at Craig Heritage Park. Ages 8 to 15, with an adult. $5 per child. Pre-register at reception@parksvillemuseum.ca Herring Spawn/Wildlife Tour: Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours will lead a bus tour to view herring spawn and coastal wildlife. Sunday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25 per person. Pre-register by calling 250-248-3667 or e-mailing mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com
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TWIRL AT SWIRL: The sixth annual Parksville Uncorked wine and food festival had hundreds of people exploring the fascinating and ever changing world of beer, wine and food this past weekend. On Friday, the Swirl event took place at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort and Spa where guests swirled, sniffed, and raised their glasses to some of the best wines B.C. has to offer. Above, with Phil Dwyer on saxophone, the jazz music was hot Friday at Tigh-Na-Mara and these guests took a break from sipping and swirling and hit the dance floor. For more photos from Swirl, see Thursday’s edition of The NEWS and also check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pqbnews
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‘Silly, outrageous things’ Ray Smit will read from, and discuss, his new book at the Parksville Library on March 12
• 1,441 square metre portion of Veterans Way on Saturdays from November 1st to March 31st each year of the term; • 2,607 square metre portion of Veterans Way on Saturdays from April 1st to October 31st each year of the term; and • 1,457 square metre portion of the old bus garage parking lot and lands on Fourth Avenue West on the fourth Saturday of July each year during the term; during a 5-year term ending December 31, 2018, for a licence fee of $1.00, which is less than its market value. Veterans Way and the parking lot areas of 122 Fern Road West and 111 Fourth Avenue West will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic and parking during the event hours. Trudy Coates, Corporate Administrator Town of Qualicum Beach
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What’s the trouble with tapioca? Parksville Qualicum Beach News humour columnist Ray Smit has an answer, but it may be best to read it for yourself. “People who enjoy the column will enjoy the book,” Smit said of his recently-published first book The Trouble with Tapioca. He said that like the column he has been writing for 15 years, the stories in the book, “are often about the silly and outrageous things that happen to us,” which he finds humour in because “people don’t always like to talk about how they messed up.” The collection includes stories published in The NEWS, including many about growing up with his brother and one about his father’s efforts to keep people from eating his tapioca and how it backfired while overseas during and after the Second World War. Smit, who works as a chaplain, ministering to seniors in care homes, said that while that work is often serious, “humour engages people,” he said pointing out “a nice joke can really break the tension.” The book represents about 12 years of Smit’s writing and has been in the works a long time, he said, as people often asked him to publish the humour of his columns in book form. He said the stories are mostly funny with some serious parts and some faith, but everything is family friendly and open to a wide audience.
The Town of Qualicum Beach intends to: 1. Provide assistance to The Old School House Arts Centre Society by issuing a licence of occupation for non-exclusive right to enter onto, occupy, and use the Land, known as The Old School House parking lot on Fern Road West and a portion of the old bus garage parking lot and lands on Fourth Avenue West, to place, use, maintain and operate the Grand Prix d’Arts and Arts Fair on the fourth Saturday of July each year from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (event 10:00 am to 4:30 pm) during a 5-year term. The Licence permits occupying an approximate 7,223 square metre area for one day annually during a 5-year term ending December 31, 2018, for a licence fee of $1.00, which is less than its market value. 2. Provide assistance to the Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market by issuing a licence of occupation for non-exclusive right to enter onto, occupy, and use: (1) a portion of Veterans Way to place, use, maintain and operate a community farmers’ market on Saturday mornings during the term; and (2) a portion of the old bus garage parking lot and lands on Fourth Avenue West on the fourth Saturday of July each year during the term. The Licence permits occupying the following areas:
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Ray Smit, local columnist for The NEWS, will read from his first book, The Trouble with Tapioca, at the Parksville Library March 12.
The book is available in local libraries and on Amazon.com, including a Kindle version for less than $3. Google the title for easiest access. Smit will read from and discuss the book at the Parksville Library at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 12.
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RBC Dominion Securities and one of its investment advisors have been finding innovative ways to give back to their community. It all starts with the personal relationships the business has with its customers, investment advisor Oliver Sayah said last week from his Parksville office. “We talk to clients about their lives and what’s happening with them,” said Sayah. For example, one of Sayah’s clients recently lost his vision and told Sayah about the good work being done locally by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. “That’s something (the CNIB) we want to support too because our clients benefit so much from that,” said Sayah. The investment advisors said there are three ways the local of-
fice gets money to local charities and organizations. First, there’s the RBC Foundation, which is run out of the company’s head office that gets specific requests from the Parksville office for local groups. Secondly, RBC Dominion Securities works with its partners (like Fidelity Investments Canada) to funnel money these partners send to the parksville office for marketing and other uses to local charities and organizations instead, explained Sayah. Thirdly, Sayah said he gives from his own pocket. Here’s a list of the local organizations that have received donations through RBC Dominion Securities and their partners: • District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS) • Parksville Seniors Athletic Group – Slo Pitch • Milner Gardens • Ducks Unlimited Canada • Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) • Heart and Stroke Founda-
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The local Investment Advisors of RBC Dominion in Parksville have been very supportive of local causes donating over $9,000 since the fall of 2013 from the RBC Foundation and on behalf of clients.From left to right above are Susan Rowe, Oliver Sayah, Marie Cedar, Mike Hoskins and Todd Sjogren.
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A guide to understanding inflation and investing
Inflation is not just something economists and Bank of Canada bureaucrats need to worry about. It is a concern for investors as well. For example, those planning their retirement need to factor in how inflation will erode their purchasing power in the years ahead. Typically inflation occurs in an improving economy in which demand for commodities, food, materials, and labour rise too quickly, prompting the Bank of Canada to raise interest rates to control prices. And while our economy is not there yet, there has been steady improvement leading economists to believe that inflation may not be too far away. Canada’s core inflation rate is about two per cent — a reasonably good number by world standards, but a misleading one. While it may be a helpful figure for economists plotting monetary policies, for individual investors the official infla-
tion rate doesn’t tell the whole story. Sta- can be doing: • Get a handle on debt. Work out a tistics Canada reports much higher cost increases for many of our essential goods plan to review all household debt, paying attention to the interest rates and services, such as food, on mortgages, lines of credit, gasoline, and electricity. and credit cards. Look for Investors need to pay atways to bring those figures tention to their personal By Jim Grant down. The less debt you have inflation rate. That is what and the lower the rate you your own household is exhave the better, especially if periencing based on perbank rates begin to rise. sonal lifestyle choices and • Consider better ways to the cost of living in your remanage your debt. Some figion. Transportation, gronancial institutions now offer ceries, and housing costs umbrella or all-in-one bankvary widely across the couning services that can contry. Also of concern is Canada’s debt to in- solidate debt and banking functions in a come ratio, now averaging 150 per cent. single account that can reduce monthly There is cause for concern about what interest costs. • Try to work out your personal inflawill happen if interest rates rise to countion rate. Itemize the top fixed and dister the threat of inflation. Here are a few things every household cretionary household expenditures and
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compare what you’re paying now to last year. This will give you a better idea of how much your real cost of living is going up, and will allow you to better prepare for the future. • Consider investments that are likely to keep up with inflation. For equity investors, companies that are able to pass on their cost increases to customers, and corporations that have low debt offer some safety in an inflationary environment. Also look for companies with a history of rising dividends. For more please feel free to contact us or visit www.jimgrant.ca. Jim Grant, CFP, is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd (RJL). The views of the author do not necessarily reflect those of RJL. This article is for information only. For more information feel free to call Jim at 250-594-1100, or e-mail at jim.grant@raymondjames.ca.
Trust. Value. Excellence. “ELITE Advisors Canada would like to congratulate Carol Plaisier for entering her 3rd year of being distinguished as an ELITE Advisor – one of the best advisors in Canada.” George Hartman & Tom Reimer, Managing Partners, Elite Advisors Canada. Read more about Carol’s Elite distinction at: www.eliteadvisors.ca/elite-advisors/carol-plaisier/ 174 Morison Ave. West, Parksville, B.C. • (250) 248-2399 Carol.Plaisier@Holliswealth.com • www.carolplaisier.com Carol Plaisier, CFP®, FMA, AMP Investment Advisor.
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He is an artist whose genre is hard to pin down and when J.P. Cormier performs Friday night in Errington his audience will be treated to an impressive body of work. Artists of Cormier’s calibre only come around so often and considering he quit touring in 2012 local fans of the award-winning musician can’t help but be thrilled that his current Canadian tour includes the Errington Hall February 28. As a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, recording artist, teacher, collaborator and innovator Cormier has a profound effect on audiences. His voice is surprisingly sweet and soft-sounding, completely unexpected coming from his 6’4” frame. When Cormier performs he draws the crowd into each song and tune and performs with no
less than six instruments. The master guitar-mandolin-banjo-fiddle player who left home in Nova Scotia as a teen to seek his fortune in Nashville has been described as the quintessential Maritime musician. When The NEWS caught up with Cormier who was making the rounds Alberta last week he said he gets stuck with that label which doesn’t even come close to what he is all about. “I am hardly a maritime musician … yes I am from there but my show is furthest thing you can get from Celtic. I am a musician of dozens of genres and influences and I am not going to play just one thing,” he stated. Two years ago he declared that after 30 years of it he was done with touring. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show Feb. 28 are $20 at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville, The Errington Store and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach. Youth under 12 pay $5 at the door. Visit www.erringtonhall. bc.ca for more.
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Stewart Fawdrey
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Stewart passed away at home in Qualicum Beach on Thursday, January 30th at the age of 84. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy in 2008. Stewart leaves to mourn his passing; sons, Glenn (Kerry), Donn (Betty) and Briann; daughter, Jannis (Ken); grandchildren, Kevin, Michelle, Scott, Bert, Megan, Erin, and Chelsea; great granddaughter, Addison; great grandsons, Kayden and Owen; brother, Aleck; and sister, Kit. Stewart was born in North Vancouver on July 21, 1929 to Norman and Della Fawdrey. He grew up in Lynn Valley moving to Peace River with his family at age 16. A year later, Stewart moved back to North Vancouver to look after his maternal grandmother, Maud. He worked cutting roadside grass with a horse and mower – giving all of his earnings to help support his grandmother. He lost this job when the municipality purchased a tractor for the job, so he did odd jobs, landscaping and cutting firewood, using a onehorse wagon for delivery. It was during one of these jobs that he met Dorothy. They were married October 10, 1952, and moved to a small farm in Maple Ridge. In early 1960’s, Stewart brought his growing family to Errington, where his love of the heavy horses, particularly Percheron’s, allowed him to make a living doing what he enjoyed. He always used the heavy horses in the course of daily work and in the running of the family farm. He worked for many years first with Kirk Evergreens, then BC Forest Products with his horses thinning trees and selling the firewood. From 1973 – 1985 he supplied firewood to Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, Rathtrevor Park and occasionally Sproat Lake, Taylor Arm and Little Qualicum Provincial Parks. 1985 he worked for the Provincial Forest Service and McMillan Bloedel doing forest stand improvement and thinning. In 1989 he used his horses to pull fibre optic cable across from Port Alberni to Coombs, pulling the cable up old logging roads from a spool on a spool truck. Some of Stewart’s many joys were when he would take the grade one students from Errington School for a hay ride which he did for 30 years, he was also active with Coombs Fall Fair which he also attended for 30 years and to a lesser extent was involved with Silver Spur Riding Club. In late August he would give wagon rides to the elderly at Trillium Lodge and at Rathtrevor Park Farm Days put on by the provincial government. 1n the early 1980’s he met Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip at Malaspina College (now VIU). He was there with his horses showcasing the horse / forestry program @ VIU Later in 1989, Stewart and Dorothy moved from Vancouver Island to Lister in the Creston Valley. Here they made many friends and Stewart continued on farming with his beloved horses. After Dorothy’s passing in 2008, Molly his yellow lab has been his constant and faithful companion. In December, Stewart left Creston to stay with his daughter in Qualicum Beach. Stewart passed away peacefully at home with ever-faithful Molly at his side. His kind heart and gentle nature will be missed by all. Stewart’s family would like to thank his many friends, both on Vancouver Island and the Creston Valley for their care and support. He has shared many good memories and laughs with these friends “consequently” we would like to ensure they are acknowledged. Stewart’s family is very grateful for the care and support of so many people including Dr. John Rieger, Oceanside Hospice Society, Oceanside Health Nursing and Sue’s Senior Care. There will be no service by Stewart’s request. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Stewart’s memory with a donation in his name to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit E - 777 Poplar Street, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2H7
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CALLENDER, SYLVIA February 11, 1945 – February 12, 2014
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the sudden passing of Sylvia, our loving wife, mother and gran. She is survived by her husband Robert, son Michael Robertson, step-daughter Leigh (Ryan), and step-son Glen (Heather). She leaves behind as well her four adored beautiful grandchildren. Sylvia was a retired Air Canada employee. After retirement Rob and Sylvia moved to the Island (Qualicum Beach) and enjoyed lots of golf with great friends. She was an avid skier and enjoyed many adventures around the world with her husband. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Sylvia can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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March 9, 1927 ~ February 18, 2014 Betty died peacefully at home after a brief illness on February 18 at the age of 86. She was predeceased by her son, Jack Cameron Froese in 1975 and daughter and son-in-law Peggy and Tom Gallop in 1993. Betty leaves to mourn her passing, her loving and devoted husband of 43 years, Roy ; daughter, Linda Turbett; step-daughters, Carolyn, Carmen (Les), Colleen; and step-son Grover (Dawn); grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Betty’s memory by making a donation in her name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, BC & Yukon, 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3V2 To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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Effie Evelyn Waltham Evelyn passed peacefully in Parksville B.C. on Feb. 11, 2014 at the grand age of 93.
Evelyn was predeceased by her loving husband Robert Merton Waltham and is survived by her five children: Carol, Sandra, Valerie, Brian, Robert and their extended families; her sister Audrey Munroe and many nieces, nephews. As a long time resident of Parksville, Evelyn was active in the community with the stroke recovery club, the local ham radio club and many other volunteer organizations. Celebration of life will be held at the Fellowship Baptist Church on Pym St. Parksville, B.C. on Feb. 28 at 1:30 pm In lieu of flowers, donations to The Oceanside Stroke Recovery Club 250-752-3538 would be gratefully appreciated.
Douglas Graham Motta March 25, 1930 – February 17, 2014
Our beloved Doug died peacefully Monday, February 17, 2014 at 3:45 am, in his sleep as he always wished. Born March 25, 1930 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, he went to school in Saskatoon and Revelstoke, and then travelled to Montreal. Doug studied business and accounting through Queen’s and worked for Kraft Foods in Montreal and Chicago for 35 years as construction manager for North America. All creation was his passion… skiing, camping and hiking in the mountains, snorkeling and scuba in the seas of the world, and exploring the great cities and cultures of every continent. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elinor; brother, Bruce Motta (Roberta); niece, Leslie Niepage (Ray, children, Brian & Erin); nephew, Steven Motta (Mary, children Cam & Fran); nephew, Robert Motta (Sephine); and nephew Richard Motta (son, Kyle). He was always good & true… an honourable man who loved freedom and people, and was much loved himself. He is now with the Lord. For service details, contact Christ’s Church Oceanside at 250-752-2942. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community online at: LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Or by email to: hr@sapphireinc.net.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
TRADES, TECHNICAL
LEGAL SERVICES
HAULING AND SALVAGE
FUEL/FIREWOOD
LEEMAR EXCAVATOR Components Requires a Red Seal certified Heavy Duty Mechanic for in house and offsite repairs for a variety of West Coast Equipment. Successful applicants will have a minimum of 2 years work experience, be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license with an air endorsement ticket. Welding experience is an asset. Leemar is located in Parksville and services Vancouver Island. We offer a competitive benefits package dependent on experience. Please fax resumes to 250-248-4404 Attn: Shop foreman or by email to danielle@leemar.ca
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Call Sean 250-667-1382.
COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES CARLEEN’S CLEAN & Green Housecleaning with an eye for detail. Home (250)951-3535.
COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS Computer Services
PERSONAL SERVICES
Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Call Kevin 250-240-7372
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AUTOMOTIVE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Labourer Trainees (2) Temporary Full-time The Town of Qualicum Beach is currently seeking up to two qualified individuals for the position of Labourer Trainee on a temporary fulltime basis, to work in the Parks Department. Visit www.qualicumbeach.com to view the job posting and required skills, qualifications and experience. This position is subject to the CUPE Local 401 Collective Agreement, including the 2013 Labourer Trainee rate of pay: $21.24 per hour. The successful candidates will be available to work up to 40 hours per week (varied shifts including weekends, evenings, nights and holidays). Work terms are based on operational requirements and may be up to 8 months in duration. Apply by sending your cover letter and resume, by 4:30 pm, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, to: Corporate Administrator / HR Town of Qualicum Beach #201 – 660 Primrose Street, P.O. Box 130 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7 Fax: 250.752.1243 Email: tcoates@qualicumbeach.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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VOLUNTEERS
Arrowsmith Lodge & Cokely Manor
VOLUNTEER DIRECTORS
Needed for Arrowsmith Health Care (2011) Society Arrowsmith Health Care (2011) Society is a community-based non-proÄt society. On our Parksville site we are responsible for the 75 bed Complex Seniors Care residence of Arrowsmith Lodge; the 30 residential units of Cokely Manor; and an active Seniors Adult Day Care program. Our facilities and programs are primarily funded by Vancouver Island Health (VIHA), B.C. Housing, and the residents. We have a strong positive reputation in the Oceanside Community for providing excellent seniors care and services. Our volunteer Board of Directors has several vacancies and are accepting applications from persons with the interest and qualiÄcations to provide leadership in delivering high quality care and programs. Written applications outlining relevant experience and qualiÄcations should be sent in writing or email by February 28, 2014 to: The Chairperson, Nominations Committee Arrowsmith Health Care Society 266B Molliet Street Parksville, B.C. V9P 1M9 Email - dmcdowell@arrowsmithlodge.ca (visit our website at www.arrowsmithlodge.ca)
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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
GARDENING
J. RYBACHUK & Sons Trucking LTD has an immediate opening for a logging truck driver in the Sparwood/Elko area. Previous quad logger experience required. Fax resume to 250-425-0505 or e-mail to rybtrk@telus.net.
FARM WORKERS SEASONAL LABOURERSneeded for mid April, 2014. 40-60 hrs per wk. $10.33/hr for hand weeding, shovel work, working in dirt & vine covered fields. Potato and cranberry harvest, grading potatoes. Fax resume to Echo Valley Farms at 250-752-6277 or email to: echovalleyfarms@hotmail.com
SALES-INSIDE
Inside Sales Representative (Vancouver Island)
Van-Kam Freightways has an opening for a Inside Sales Representative working out of our Nanaimo Office with responsibility for the sales growth on Vancouver Island.
BUSINESS SERVICES
OCEANSIDE Lawn & Garden. Tree pruning, hedge shaping & trimming, gutters, & early spring garden clean-ups, powerwashing. (250)240-1116.
ORCA TREE & LAWN CARE Lawns - Irrigation Maintenance Pruning - Landscaping Call anytime
(250)752-5815
TALISMAN TREE & GARDEN Property Maintenance Certified Arborist Pruning, Hedges & Trees Yard Clean Ups
The successful applicant must be self motivated and have above average organizational, customer service and negotiation skills. In addition you should be a self-disciplined team player, goal oriented and have at least intermediate excel skills. Send a detailed resume to:
A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Liven up your space with a splash of colour! Book an Interior Job and receive 10% off invoice. Commercial & Residential. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310. ASTONISHING PAINTING CO. Residential/Commercial/Repainting. 25 yrs. experience. Call Mike 250-248-8569 M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-586-3517. POIRIER PAINTING: Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250240-3528.
TELEPHONE SERVICES DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. or visit online: www.nationalteleconnect.com
PET CARE SERVICES
The Sharp Design Landscaping Group- Call 250.248.3835
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit / age / income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Bondable. 250-752-1639.
250-821-1867
CAT SITTING in my home. Safe, loving environment. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE ANTIQUE LAMPS, crystal, ceramic smalls, tables, framed prints, dressers. View daily 1pm-4pm. (250)754-3389.
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
FREE ITEMS FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543 (cell).
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HAND MADE- Native Vest & sweater, large, exc cond, never worn $85. (250)586-5250.
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WEST COAST Firewood. Seasoned firewood. Volume discount. 1-877-380-9663.
FURNITURE BRAND NEW MATTRESS! Queen Pillowtop set for sale. $200. (250)713-9680 COFFEE TABLE, 60” x 19”, good cond, solid wood construction, $100. 2 end tables, $60 ea. 1 (250)756-2694 THOMASVILLE 2 piece entertainment unit, cherry wood. Excellent condition. width 45”, height 82” and depth 26”. TV included. $200. Call (250)7292690 (Nanaimo). WHITE CABINET, custom made, base 30” high, 8 feet long, top piece is 60” high. Asking $400 firm. Call (250)586-3339. WILLIS & COMPANY piano, beautiful condition, $1000. Lazy-boy chair, good condition. $300. Glass-top coffee table $150. No reasonable offer refused. (250)338-1970 after 6pm
GARAGE SALES QUALICUM BEACH NORTH 1900 Ashling Road (Meadowood area) Friday Feb. 28, 10am-6pm. Saturday Mar 1,10am-6pm. Sunday Mar 2, 10am-1pm. Complete contents of home: Quality furniture, modern appliances, leather designer furniture, custom built bar, wide screen tv’s & other electronics, commercial playground set, household goods, lots of collectibles. Too much to list. Everything goes!! Pay by Visa or Master Card Photos posted at www.estateliquidators.ca
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
APPLIANCES All White-Good Working Order Fridge 18 cu ft. $100 , 30” Self Cleaning Range-$100., Under the counter D/W-$75. Microwave $25. Call 1-204-981-6243
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Tree Services
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BRAND NEW Wheelchair $2000, Walker $150. and shower stool $40., or $2000 for all 3, obo. 250-248-4064 DELUXE GOLDEN Breeza, power-lift recliner, tan leather. New at $3100; Sell $2200 obo. (250)754-3703. FORTRESS 2000 Scooter, used 42hrs. New: $4,000. Selling: $2900 obo. Call (250)7543703. NEXUS WALKER with basket, near new condition, $175 obo. Call (250)802-8244.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1 OMEGA juicer (Model #8003) $200, 1 CPAP breathing machine, like new, $350. Call (250)933-3900. 1 stove, $20. 1 Kenmore Stacker Dryer with new motor. Needs heat element. $100. Deep freeze $80. 7 white aluminum windows all for $250 or sold separate. Various sizes. Open to offers 250-752-0169 ANTIQUES Antique round solid wood coffee table 33” diam. Antique gramma-phone; Victrola tall cabinet type, 2 oak bar stools, bar fridge, oil lamp 18”h, Antique oak cabinet 44”w x 18”d and misc items. Call 250757-2007. ARROWSMITH GOLF and Country Club full membership for sale. Call (250)752-1490 CEDAR CHEST, Antique Tea Wagon. BBQ tank and tools, patio table, umbrella and 4 chairs. 12.5’ Cat boat. Table saw. Ikea bookcase and cupboard. Steno armchair. Side tables and lamps. Call 250954-1771 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, W/D, F/S, granite tiles, beautiful, 17-pce kitchen cupboards, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, Tuesday, February 25, 25,2014 2014 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDOS
APARTMENT/CONDO
RECREATION
WANTED TO RENT
10 mins from Qualicum
RV RESORT ON THE LAKE
DOWNSIZING
Recently re-decorated
Hand & Electric Tools 10 x 5 Billiard Slate Table
1bdrm $450 NS/NP.
100 lb Lino Roller Carpet Cutter 2 briefcases Wine Corboy Lifter 6”x20” Timber Steel Rollers Lrg.Cap. Sawdust Vaccum Tooled Saddle, Mens jewellry And more! 250-248-4495
Available now
Call 1-250-594-3004 DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: 355 Stewart. Beautiful top floor, ocean view, 2bdrm, 2bath. 1100sq.ft.; vaulted ceilings, block to sea wall & Yacht Club. Complete reno, engineered maple flooring & tiles, granite countertops, new stainless appli’s, slate FP; 2 patios, and 2 underground prkg stalls. $249,900. (250)591-7572
EMERALD ESTATES- 245 McVickers. Bright & sunny, spotless,2 bed/2 bath patio home in secure seniors independent living complex. Close to all amenities. Wkly hskpng incl’d and an optional evening dining program is available. Single occupancy $1250. Double $1300. Ph. (250) 248-2143 ERRINGTON- 1 bdrm. Private entry suite. $500/mo plus util. References req’d. Call: 250954-0191
ECOPED BIKE by City Go, (electric bike). Runs well, with charger, $500. obo. Call (250)723-4449, Pt. Alberni. MOVING SALE - Flat screen T.V., Queen bed, Recliner couch, Royal Albert dishes 13 place setting, Roll top desk, Rattan dining set, kayak --best offer for all -- must sell -contact 250-937-0258 MT. ARROWSMITH golf membership for sale. Annual green fees paid for by the corporate passes. Contact for more info. 250-248-2210 or 250-240-0007. NEW AREA Rug red w/black & white, bought, $300, sell $150. 7’lx5w. (250)585-7744.
VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital. No-step entry. $195,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
1478 SQ.FT. RANCHER. 6 yrs young. 3bdrm, 2.5bath. Dbl + attached garage, heat pump, 14x40 deck. Bowser/ Deep Bay area. 250-757-8757.
QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Gazebos, pergolas, follies, greenhouses, studios, storage & more. Call 250-951-0855 ROYAL DOLTON dishes “Japora” $350. Antique chair, $75. Call (250)933-3900. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca UPHOLSTERY SELL OUT!! Shop closing. All goods/ tools/machines/benches/cabinets/etc. to go at highest offer(s). Business closure due to family illness. View at #4-147 Fern Rd. E. (behind Windsor Rentals) Phone 250240-3091. WOODSTOVE, GREAT condition, nice and clean. Located in Nanaimo (you must be able to pick up). $500 obo. Call (250)933-5223
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED-Aluminum Canoe. Reasonable. 250-228-7162
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COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms w/2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. Also LADYSMITH 3bdrm w/1bdrm suite, dble garage +1000 sq.ft. storage area. $25,000 down. 250753-0160
LADYSMITH: OCEAN view updated home on 6.5 acres. 3bdrm up, unfinished basement. Zoned R1. 5111 Brenton Page Road. $429,000. (250)245-8950
RV PADS
PARKSVILLE- TOTALLY reno’d 2 bdrm ocean view apt. Free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Quiet tenants need only apply! Refs req’d. Available now. $800. Call 250-248-3350.
EMERALD ESTATES- (Parksville). 55+ independent living, 1 bdrm spacious, bright condo. Patio, new carpet. Homemaker & laundry included. Meals optional. NS/NP. $1150./mo + utils. Call 1-778-858-8181.
COTTAGES PARKSVILLE- MOTHER in law cottage. Mins to ocean boardwalk, shopping. NS/NP, $600 May-Oct. (250)248-4902.
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS
QUALICUM BEACH440 Schley Place. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1150 sq.ft., top floor. Gas fireplace, elevator, N/S, 1 small pet allowed. $225,000. May consider lease/purchase. Phone 250-594-8097
ERRINGTON 2-BDRM, 1 full bath, hydro, satellite, laundry facilities incl. References required, no dogs. 250-248-5166 or 250-668-0580, $800 + DD.
PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm remodeled home w/ legal in law/rental suite and 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway ideal for a home based business. Immaculate inside and out, great landscaping, garden shed & small studio. Priced to sell at $349,900. Call (250)954-0227.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION HANDYMAN NEEDED in exchange for 1-bdrm, shared kitchen, rural area. N/S, no drugs, vegetarian. Ref’s req’d. Reply to File #47, The News, 4 - 154 Middleton, Parksville, V9P 2H2.
PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm, 2 rancher. 5 appls, single age. Walk to Wembley NS/NP. $1300+ utils. req’d. Call (250)752-9807.
bath garMall. Refs
PARKSVILLE. Comfortable, older 3 bdrm/1.5 bath rancher, near Ballenas HS. N/S. 250-248-7368
QUALICUM or PARKSVILLE HOME WANTED Bright 2 BR townhouse, house or large open-plan grn’d-level suite. Quiet, financially responsible, N/S retired single female. 1 cat Access to garden space an asset. Ready to move May 31st. Long-term lease. Sydney at 604-535-6025 SANDPIPER AREA: Family home, 4 bdrm, 3 full baths, 2 family rms, living room, bright kitchen, ample parking for RV. $1500./mo + util’s. Damage dep., ref’s req’d. Serious enquires only please. Avail. March 1st. 1(250)723-8510. WEST COAST STYLE South facing 3 bed/2bath house on scenic mountain view acreage. Errington. Pets ok. $1200/mo. N/S. Available immediately. Call 250)954-0018.
OFFICE/RETAIL SMALL DETACHED office is available, located in an Industrial Park. Ample parking & storage. $475. 250-716-6797.
1988 CAMRY- excellent maintenance, records available, new tires and winter tires. Great gas mileage. Suitable for Student or great 2nd car. $2500. (250)586-4716.
MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.
429 SUNSET Blvd. Parksville. Spacious 1932 sq.ft. home with ocean view. Asking $364,900. 250-951-2588.
SUITES, LOWER
ERRINGTON: 1.5 bdrm, quiet acreage, lrg apt. $650/mo + util’s. Sm. Pet ok. Avail. Now. Call (250)951-2995.
1988 BLUE Dodge Daytona Shelby Z. Manual, hatchback, FWD. Very rare turbo charged. Beautiful condition inside & out. Mechanically sound. New all season tires 225-60R15 July 2013. One owner. $4275. Call (250)954-0101.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
BOWSER- 2 bdrm mobile w/den, patio, storage, F/S W/D, utils incld, priv land, in Village. Sm pet neg, N/S inside. $775/mo. 778-424-8885.
2 Bdrm House for Rent in Coombs close to Parksville. Oil heated. $450/mo. Call 250752-9660
CARS
STORAGE
250-248-7100.
BEAUTIFUL NEW executive garden suite, 1 bdrm+ den, priv patio, 6 appls, built-in vac, walking distance to downtown and other Qualicum amenities. NS/NP. $1250 inclds utils, refs req’d. Call (250)594-3519. ERRINGTON: 600 sq ft, 1 bdrm suite, lrg fenced yard, private driveway, W/D, F/S. Hydro incld’d. Pets nego. Avail immed. $650. (250)947-5198 NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE hydro, cable & wifi. N/S, No Partiers. $775/mo. 250-756-9746. PARKSVILLE- NEW bright 1 bdrm, grnd floor. Inclds hydro, internet, laundry. NS/NP, Refs. Mar 1. $675. 1-(250)999-3513. Qualicum North. Bright 1 bdrm suite, acerage, carport, shared laundry, open plan, 4 yrs old. $550/mo. 250-752-9776
SUITES, UPPER EAGLECREST batchelor suite rancher. Separate entry $650/mo. plus hydro. Contact Richard 250-248-7777 ERRINGTON 1-YR-OLD unfurn. 950 sq.ft. private sunny Carriage House/Suite on 10 acres. 1 bdrm, quiet secluded bush setting, large deck, all appliances and garage incl. Hydro, Cable, Wi-Fi, Phone extra. NS/NP Available Now. Refs Req. $875/mo. Call: 250248-5381 Whiskey Creek-1bdrm, 2nd storey suite separate from main house. F/S, W/D. Quiet single working person with references. $600/mo.Util incl., except phone. Avail immed.. D/D req’d. N/P,N/S 250-752-0169/250-240-7999.
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1997 MAZDA, 7 passenger 4wd automatic. 298000 km. 4 snow tires on rims, well maintained, runs well, back up camera. Good work horse. Asking $2300. Phone 250-752-2249
TRUCKS & VANS
2000 FORD EXPLORER XL, under 90,000k, new battery, runs good, clean, good tires. $2950 obo. View at: 413 Selby Nanaimo. (250)618-6800 2006 DODGE Caravan, 7 passenger, 96,000 km, great shape. $6,900 obo. Located in Port Alberni. Call (250)7233393.
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TRANSPORTATION
QUALICUM BAY- furnished room, priv entr, 3 pce bath, kitchenette, utils, cable, WiFi. N/S inside. $150 wk or $475 mo. Call 778-424-8885.
PARKSVILLE AREA- Spacious RV site in the woods. $440./mo. utils incld’d. Call (250)927-5623.
QUALICUM BAY- lrg studio apt, furnished, dishes & linens, (or not), utils, cable, WiFi, secure pkg incld. N/S, 1 blk to sea. $675. 778-424-8885.
Summer House sitters/renters available. Wanted: furnished rental in Qualicum Beach, 4-6 weeks anytime in the June 28 -Aug. 14th frame. We can lovingly care for your house and garden while you are away, as well as pay a decent rent. Responsible homeowners, references available. Please contact Betsy at 250-594-6106.
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PARKSVILLEFURNISHED 2-bdrm, mins to beach & shopping. Nice area. May 1 - Sept. NP/NS. $750. (250)248-4902.
NORTH NANAIMO- 107 Harpooner Place (off McGirr) 2100sq ft, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean mtn views, cul-de-sac, close to schools, lrg fenced yrd, new kitchen & roof, beautiful deck, lot size 7600sqft. $389,000. (250)756-6125.
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2 bdrm, storage room in suite, on bus route, clean, quiet, secure. heat/hot water included. $875/mo N/S, N/P. Call 250 248-9322
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES $225,000. Great neighborhood two story home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath. Completely renovated. See for details.: www.arrowsmithlistings.ca
Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or
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The journey with dementia is a demanding road for an increasing number of Oceanside families. Their role as caregivers for a person with dementia brings many challenges, and the first step in dealing with some of the challenges is to learn about the disease, says the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. “Education helps caregivers understand how communication and behaviors can change,” says Jane Hope, the Society’s Support & Education Coordinators for North & Central Vancouver Island. It also gives caregivers a better idea of what to expect as the disease progresses. “With this new understanding they become empowered and they are ultimately more resilient on the dementia journey,” she says. “Self-care is a big part of that journey,” adds Hope. “When supporting a person with a chronic illness such as dementia, it is vital that caregivers take care of their own physical and mental health as well.” Recognizing the signs of burnout and being able to deal with their stress, are essential. Fortunately, the Society can offer plenty of help. It begins with the free Family Caregiver Series, which runs on Saturday, Mar. 8 in Parksville. It provides practical techniques and strategies that caregivers can begin using immediately. Topics to be covered include: • Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. • Effective and creative ways of facilitating communication with a person with dementia. • Understanding behaviour as a form of communication. • Self-care for the caregiver. • Planning for the future. The series runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Parksville campus of Vancouver Island University, 100 Jensen Avenue East. Pre-registration is required. To register contact Hope tollfree at 1-800-462-2833 or jhope@alzheimerbc. org. The series is free, thanks to partial funding by the Province of BC, Seacliff Foundation, Merck Canada Inc., Pfizer Canada Inc., Lohn Foundation, Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation, Al Roadburg Foundation and through the generous contributions of individual donors. The Society has other free resources for local residents, including support groups. For more information, contact Hope and visit www.alzheimerbc.org. — Submitted by Alzheimers Society of B.C.
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BALLENAS BASKETBALL
Whalers’ one last shot at provincials
The local senior girls team basketball struggled on the weekend but has one last chance T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
The Ballenas Whalers senior girls have one more shot to get into the AA Basketball Provincials in Langley March 5–8. The Whalers were in Comox last weekend at Mark Isfeld Secondary looking to come away with a top two finish in the Island tournament. Ballenas rolled in their first game with a 77-41 win over Parkland from Victoria. It was a big win for the number one ranked squad out of the North Island as they shut down scoring threat Kristy Gallagher. Their second game came against the Wellington Wildcats and it was a match that was going to be tough right from the tip off. Head coach Daryl Britz and his Whaler girls knew this as the Wildcats have been ranked in the top 10 in the province for most of the season. “It’s funny, winning the North Island tournament actually put us in a tougher position in terms of the draw for the Islands,” Britz said. “That being said, it’s something that we were excited about because playing those
TYSON TAYLOR PHOTO
Makayla Hoey (with ball) looks to make a pass as the Ballenas Whalers took on the Wellington Wildcats at the AA Island Tournament.
tougher teams really shows you what you’ve got.”
The Whalers came out strong in the first quarter, jumping out
to an early lead, as they were able to knock their shots down
and build an early buffer. Wellington clawed their way back into the game and the two teams battled back and forth, taking turns with the lead in the first and second quarters. The second half was all Wellington as Whalers standout Chelsea Hoey was in foul trouble early in the first half and defensive specialist Megan Bell went down with an injury. Ballenas ended up losing to Wellington 63–41. So it was on to the opposite side of the bracket for the Whalers, as they took on NDSS from Nanaimo in their third game of the tournament. Ballenas managed to regroup and took the game 55–45. This meant that the Whalers had a shot to end up in a position to challenge for a wild card berth to the provincials if they could come out on top in their fourth and final game against Lambrick Park. In what was supposed to be a good, competitive match for both teams, Lambrick Park ended up forfeiting the game to Ballenas who were scheduled to play Monday after the press deadline, with another chance to go to the provincials.
WINTER SPORTS
Locals help Island success at B.C. Winter Games T YSON TAYLOR
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The B.C. Winter Games are now complete. The three day competition saw over 1,300 competitors from across B.C. taking place in 18 different sports with some local talent on hand. Gabrielle Coutourielle came away with a gold medal in the women’s barebow event in archery. The Parksville product had an excellent showing at the event, as did fellow archers Devon Harach and Max Watson, who finished fourth and fifth respectively in the male barebow event. Errington’s Jordan Trill finished 12th in the compound bow. All four of the Arrowsmith Archers represented both Oceanside and Zone 6 (Vancouver Island) very well. The Vancouver Island U–16 female hockey team finished in
fourth place after losing a tight game to the eventual first place team from the Fraser Valley. Katy Downey and Ashlee Barner participated in their first ever B.C. Winter Games event and it was the second for Blayre Paddock, all three from Parksville. Sandy Shores Skating Club’s Olivia Bau, from Parksville, placed fifth in the juvenile ladies category. Bau finished with a final score of 33.26, less than 10 points off first place. Chris Raduy of Qualicum Beach finished in the middle of the pack in men’s slalom with an overall time of 1:24.20, 15 seconds off first. The Fraser Valley totaled the most medals with 103. Vancouver Island finished with 44 medals.
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Gabrielle Coutourielle steadies her aim before a shot in the barebow event at the B.C. Winter Games. Coutourielle went on to win gold in the event.
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Ladies’ senior B.C. curling champions, Team Shantz representing Parksville, left to right, chair of host committee Judy Francis, skip Penny Shantz, third Sandra Jenkins, second Debbie Pulak, lead Kate Horne.
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Team Shantz wins gold Parksville team off the nationals in Yellowknife Vancouver Island curling teams were once again on the podium at a Curl B.C. championship event. Victoria’s Wes Craig and Parksville’s Penny Shantz both went undefeated through the 2014 Tim Hortons B.C. Senior Curling Championships to secure gold and the chance to compete at nationals in Yellowknife. Team Shantz and Team Craig are the fourth and fifth Vancouver Island teams to have won a B.C. title, after the Nanaimo teams of Van Osch (junior women’s and women’s) and de Jong (junior men’s). An Island men’s team (Team Montgomery from Duncan/Victoria) were silver medalists at the 2014 Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championship. Team Shantz, rounded out by third Sandra Jenkins, second Debbie Pulak and lead Kate Horne, represent the Parksville Curling Club, but two members of the team hail from Salmon Arm (Jenkins and Horne). Team Craig, rounded out by third Blair Cusack, second Tony Anslow and lead Kevin Britt, and coached by Roselyn Craig, beat last year’s champions, Team Lepine in the final 8-5. The Victoria Curling Centre team — whose members hail from Victoria, Shawnigan Lake and Sooke — scored deuces in the fourth, sixth and eighth ends to secure their win. Craig Lepine skips the Peace Arch Curling Centre team, with Stan Walker, Berry Breton and new addition Mike Pelech. The women’s final between Team Shantz and Team Deputan was a close affair. Tied 3-3 going into the 10th end, Shantz managed to score a single point to take the lead and the gold medal. Team Deputan, from the Chilliwack Curling Club, only lost to Team Shantz during the entire competition. The team, made up of skip Lisa Deputan, third Janet Klebe, second Laura Wigham and lead Jane Adam, took home silver. Bronze was awarded to Team Thulin, from Campbell River Curling Club, with Dean Thulin as skip, Lyle Boyce at third, Brad Sullivan at second and Tom Green at lead, and Team Blashko,
from Summerland Curling Club, with Lil Blashko as skip, Cindy Curtain as third, Sylvia Lowe as second, Tammy Brennan as lead and Diane Tetreault as fifth. To see the results of all the draws at Comox Valley Curling Club, visit www.playdowns. com and click on Curl B.C. “The Comox Valley Curling Club had a wonderful time hosting these senior championships and were totally amazed by the support of both the club members and the Comox Valley community,” said Judy Francis, chair of the Courtenay host committee. WOMEN’S RESULTS: Gold: Team Shantz–Parksville Skip: Penny Shantz (Nanoose Bay) Third: Sandra Jenkins (Salmon Arm) Second: Debbie Pulak (Nanaimo) Lead: Kate Horne (Salmon Arm) Coach: Darryl Horne. Silver: Team Deputan–Chilliwack Skip: Lisa Deputan (Chilliwack) Third: Janet Klebe (Chilliwack) Second: Laura Wigham (Chilliwack) Lead: Jane Adam (Rosedale) Coach: Doug Marshall. Bronze: Team Blashko–Summerland Skip: Lil Blashko (Kaleden) Third: Cindy Curtain (Penticton) Second: Sylvia Lowe (Oliver) Lead: Tammy Brennan (Summerland) Fifth: Diane Tetreault (Oliver). MEN’S RESULTS: Gold: Team Craig–Victoria Skip: Wes Craig (Shawnigan Lake) Third: Blair Cusack (Sooke) Second: Tony Anslow (Victoria) Lead: Kevin Britt (Victoria). Silver: Team Lepine–Peace Arch Skip: Craig Lepine (Surrey) Third: Stan Walker (Vancouver) Second: Berry Breton (Surrey) Lead: Mike Pelech (Surrey). Bronze: Team Thulin–Campbell River Skip: Dean Thulin (Campbell River) Third: Lyle Boyce (Campbell River) Second: Brad Sullivan (Campbell River) Lead: Tom Green (Campbell River). — Submitted by Curl B.C.
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The Parksville Curling Club will be playing host to the B.C. High School Curling Provincials from March 6 to 8. The Ballenas Whalers will have a team present as their girls’ team secured a berth to the provincials after winning the Islands in Victoria earlier this month. It was a dominating weekend for the Whalers as they made short work of their first two matches in the Island tournament, beating Brooks from Powell River by five points and then forcing Reynolds from Victoria to concede the match after just seven ends. Ballenas faced Brooks again the next day and found a different team. Brooks changed their strategy and were looking to be more aggressive, looking to draw to the house instead of sitting back to see what would be in front of them. Brooks had the lead for the majority of this game but heading into the seventh end, the Whalers
were down by just one point. Ballenas tied the game heading into the final end and it all came down to the last shot from skip Emily Smith, who put one close to the button to give Ballenas the win and Island championship. Jada Zimmerman (lead), Cassidy Dahms (second), Lauren McIntosh (third) make up the rest of the team. Zimmerman and Dahms haven’t been curling for long but have shown they’re more than ready to get out there and sweep hard. The rest of the field at the provincials will see eight boys’ teams and seven other girls’ teams joining the Ballenas Whalers. The boys’ side will see Belmont, David Thompson from Vancouver, Lord Tweedsmuir, Centennial, David Thompson from Invermere, Valleyview, Fraser Lake and Smithers. Joining the girls will be teams from St. Thomas Moore, Seaquam, Chilliwack, Prince Charles, Salmon Arm, College Heights and Mount Elizabeth.
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teaming up to raise money for fel- iadyk, a 14 year-old rep hockey low hockey player Olivia Davis. player also from Qualicum Beach, Contact: Julia Chmelyk/ Liam Peel and Landon Dzidyak will be shaving their flowing hair Sue Borthwick are teaming up to raise money for and having a fundraiser for Davis Davis, who was diagnosed with and her family in two weeks (deleukemia near Cost: the end$600 of 2013. tails to follow). Davis, just 13 years old, is a There will be donation boxes set goalie in Oceanside’s female up at the concession at OceansCirculation: league. She has been a volunteer ide Place, French Press Coffee in Size:Generals 5.83”W with the Oceanside overx 14”H Qualicum Beach and the office at the last few seasons, setting up Secondary School. Half Page ColourKwalikum the nets and rounding up pucks If anyone would like to make a before games and during inter- donation, you can go to CIBC and missions. make a deposit to 000940/7869991 Peel, an 18-year-old defence- and make sure you give them man from Qualicum Beach who Landon’s name.
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Cutting Edge Dragons made almost certain of winning the league for a second consecutive season after recording a 23-10 home win over the Legion 49 Bristle Bashers. Steve Collins and Ian Peterson both won all six of their games and Sean Wallington added four wins from six starts. Daniel Beijk and Mary-Anne Peterson were good on three out of six with Mary-Anne Peterson also making a score of 140 for the home team. Gerald Ball won three out of six games for the visitors. The Cutting Edge Dragons still have a match to make up against the Short Sighted Crew, which was postponed from an earlier date and this will complete the league fixtures for this season. Oceanside Eagles had their feathers ruffled at home by the Short Sighted Crew as the visitors came away with a 19-14 win over the Eagles. Graham Ashton won all six of his starts while John Eyre was good on four out of six and Don Punter took three wins from his six games. Ken Hayes, Larry Fuller and Barry Hendrickson all won three out of five
games for the Oceanside Eagles who will now finish the season in third place. The home team Eagle Shooters shot down the Legion 76 Flyers as they won by a margin of 25-8 against the visitors. Mike Bowen won all six of his games; Lorraine Hoops was good on five out of six, while Viviane Papineau, Jackie Anderson, and Wendy Haines all won four out of six starts for the Eagle Shooters. Peter Spinks, Joe Frykberg, and Garth Hardy were all good for two wins from five games for the Flyers. The Straight Arrows visited the Legion 49 Arrows and came away with a 21-12 win over the home side. Don McIlhargey won all five of his starts and Pat Thompson added four wins from five games. Louie Schaaf and Sonja Twamley chipped in with three wins each from five starts for the away side. Ricky Ashmore and Roger Schiller both won four out of six starts for the Legion 49 Arrows. Any dart players who would like to join the dart league for the 20142015 season in September, should contact league president, Noella Ross at 250-248-6786.
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424
269
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Oceanside Eagles
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407
286
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245
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365
328
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358
302
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301
392
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274
419
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187
506
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A Celebration of Nature
Have fun, learn about marsh life and become a Certified Bug Detective.
The 24th Brant Wildlife Festival is coordinated by The Nature Trust of British Columbia with the support of the City of Parksville, Mid Island Coop, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, and local organizations and volunteers. This community festival celebrates nature, particularly the arrival of Brant geese on the shores of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, and encourages people of all ages to get outside and enjoy their natural surroundings. For more information, visit www.brantfestival.bc.ca, call toll free 1-866-288-7878 or e-mail rrivers@naturetrust.bc.ca
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SEEKING A BALANCE TOUR Saturday, March 1, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. View the Ballenas-Winchelsea Archipelago by boat and The Nature Trust of BC property on Craig Creek on foot followed by lunch. Pre-register: $150 per person 1-866-288-7878 or rrivers@naturetrust.bc.ca
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OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION Saturday, March 1, 5 to 8 p.m. The Nature Trust of BC is hosting the kick off with live music, nature photo display, a silent auction, and burgers and beverages at the Quality Resort Bayside. $25 per person, tickets at the Bayside. THE LION THE BEAR THE FOX CONCERT Saturday, March 1, 8 to 10 p.m. Arbutus Events is hosting this performance by 3 extraordinarily talented musicians in the Tidal Room at the Quality Resort Bayside. $20 per person, tickets at the Bayside, Lockhart Collection and www.arbutusevents.ca
FOSSILS OF VANCOUVER ISLAND Thursday, March 6, 7 to 9 p.m. Graham Beard will provide a fascinating presentation at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors open at 6 p.m. (gourmet snacks available). $10 per person, available at the door.
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Brant Wildlife Festival TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH Incorporated 1942
NATURE/WILDLIFE ART SHOW March 10 to April 14,10 a.m to 4 p.m. The Salish Sea Market is sponsoring a show of local artists and art in various media at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Art will be for sale and include a public judging contest. $5 admission. “BIG YEAR” Friday, March 14, 7 to 9 p.m. Russell Canning will provide a lively presentation about birds at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors open at 6 p.m. (gourmet snacks available). $10 per person, available at the door.
No Dogs On Beach in March and April Dogs are not permitted on any public beach (either on-leash or off-leash) in Qualicum Beach between March 1 and April 30, to help protect the Brant geese during their annual migration season. Owners will be ticketed. The definition of public beach in the Town of Qualicum Beach Animal Control Bylaw No. 649, 2009 does not include the street-level walkway, therefore, dogs are permitted on-leash on the street-level walkway. For information on dog control, view the Bylaw and brochure at Town Hall or on the Town’s website: www.qualicumbeach.com.
OCEAN ADVENTURES CAMP March 20 & 27, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children aged 9 to 12 can go behind the scenes at the VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station to feed marine animals in touch tanks and get up close with microscopes in our science lab. Pre-register: $55 per child, 250-740-6611. PENGUINS OF THE ANTARCTIC Thursday, March 20, 7 to 9 p.m. Bill Merilees will provide an interesting presentation at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors open at 6 p.m. (gourmet snacks available). $10 per person, available at the door. KIDS’ DAY OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kick off spring break with fun marine science activities for all ages, colouring contest, face painting, and art activities at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Free
Parksville & District Historical Society Wildlife and Nature Photography Workshop for Kids
DINE FOR NATURE
Pacific Prime Restaurant at the The Beach Club Resort will be donating 15% of food and beverage sales every Wednesday in March to the Brant Wildlife Festival.
Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eagle release at 2 p.m.
contemporary rustic cuisine 250-248-2333
RECOVERY CENTRE
Come for lunch, see glove-trained birds and many wildlife booths at North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, Errington. By donation.
HAMILTON MARSH TOUR Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your friends and family to explore this amazing marsh outside Qualicum Beach and learn about the interesting plants and wildlife with Friends of French Creek. By donation.
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Join us at the Pacific Prime Restaurant in support of the Brant Wildlife Festival. Every Wednesday in March – help conserve ecologically significant land across the province. 15% of all food & beverage sales will be donated directly to the Brant Wildlife Festival, sponsored by the Nature Trust of BC.
Brant Viewing Areas
Visit www.MyPQB.ca
250-947-2109 reservations@beachclubresort.ca at the beach club resort in parksville, bc.
PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM FISH & GAME ASSOC. Visit our Marion Baker (French Creek) Fish Hatchery SAT. & SUN., APRIL 5 & 6 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bring an iPad, Camera, or Smartphone!
For more information, visit www.parksvillemuseum.ca
SHELLSHOCKED AND OCEAN ACIDIFICATION Thursday, April 10, 7 to 9 p.m. Two films about the health of oceans and marine life at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors open at 6 p.m. (gourmet snacks available). $10 per person, available at the door.
Mt. Arrowsmith Regional Park
Sat., March 8th and March 15th • 10am – 2pm Ages 8 – 15, with an adult companion. $5 per child. Register at: reception@parksvillemuseum.ca Or call us at: 250-248-6966
FISH HATCHERY OPEN HOUSE April 5 & 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by the Marion Baker Hatchery in French Creek for a free tour. Follow Lee Road to Miller Road and the Fish Hatchery is on the right. For more information, call 250-752-3203.
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BRANT IN THE BAY Sunday, March 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. View Brant geese and other birds through spotting scopes set up by the Arrowsmith Naturalists at Parksville Community Park. Free.
SPRING HARVEST EVENING OF CELEBRATION Monday, March 10 Enjoy a gourmet dinner featuring local shellfish prepared by Vancouver Island Culinary Institute graduating students at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Dr. Rob Butler will speak about The Salish Sea: Nature and a Sense of Place. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reservations required, $60 per person, call 250-740-6611.
FISHY FUN CAMP March 19 & 26, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children aged 6 to 8 can enjoy a day of hands-on marine science including beach exploration, scavenger hunts, experiments, crafts, and games at the VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Pre-register: $55 per child, 250-740-6611.
THE COUGAR: BEAUTIFUL, WILD & DANGEROUS Thursday, April 3, 7 to 9 p.m. Paula Wild will provide a fascinating presentation at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors open at 6 p.m. (gourmet snacks available). $10 per person, available at the door.
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HERRING SPAWN/WILDLIFE TOUR Sunday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Gary and Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours to view herring spawn and other wildlife from hot spots in Oceanside with field ornithologist and expert birder Christopher Stephens. Pre-register: $25 per person, 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com
SPRING BREAK KIDS CAMP March 17 to 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children aged 6 to 11 are invited to join our amazing park naturalists for a week of fun in nature at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Pre-register: $40 each day or $180 for week 250-478-9414.
Reservations 250-248-1838
STRAIT OF GEORGIA AND ITS FISHES Thursday, March 27, 7 to 9 p.m. Dick Beamish will provide a lively presentation at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors open at 6 p.m. (gourmet snacks available). $10 per person, available at the door.
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HERRING SPAWN BOAT TOURS Sunday, March 2, 10 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join Rob Butler for a boat tour to view birds, herring spawn and the wildlife it attracts from VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Pre-register: $100 per person 1-866-288-7878 or e-mail rrivers@naturetrust.bc.ca
WILDLIFE PHOTO WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS Saturdays, March 8 and March 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children aged 8 to 15 can learn about taking wildlife photos (with an accompanying adult) at the Parksville Museum and submit their favourite for display in April. Pre-register at reception@ parksvillemuseum.ca, $5 per child.
BRANTASTIC TOURS Sundays, March 16 & 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Gary and Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours to view Brant geese and seabirds from hot spots in Oceanside with field ornithologist and expert birder Christopher Stephens. Pre-register $25 per person, 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com
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