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Kirk Oates questioned the political will of his colleagues Monday night as Parksville city council started a debate about bylaws that could change the use of woodstoves in the community. The first-term councillor wants to ban the future installation of wood-burning appliances outright in city homes. “We certainly have the ability to pass a bylaw that says no wood-burning appliances are allowed,” said Oates. “I think it behooves this council to look at that. I’m not sure the political will is here though.” “People who want woodstoves can perhaps move to the regional district.” Council did not have a bylaw to debate on Monday. What was in front of them was a recommendation from staff — spurred by a previous council request — asking for permission to develop a bylaw for future consideration. Some members of council were concerned some residents would feel some pressure on their already-stretched pocketbooks if woodstoves were banned, citing the rising cost of other heat sources like electricity. “It could pose a real hardship for people,” said Coun. Mary Beil. A staff report from director of community planning Blaine Russell seemed to back Beil’s assertion. “Many residents in Parksville are on fixed incomes and heating a home with wood is one of the most cost-effective methods available when compared to other options,” wrote Russell. See OUTDOOR BURNS, page A8

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Old fire hall offers opportunities AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

With construction of the new Qualicum Beach fire 50 per cent done, focus is shifting to what can be done with the old hall. “The basic framework of the (new) firehall is beginning to take shape,” said town director of engineering Bob Weir. The new building near the round-

about is approaching water tight, is “flooded with sub-trades, and entering the finishing stages,” Weir said. The $6.5 million project is right on time and budget and expected to open in the late summer or early fall. He said they are at about 50 per cent time-wise and 40 per cent financially, since payments are usually made after work is completed. He touted the project’s “major em-

phasis on efficiency,” with elements like geothermal heating and the use of laminated veneer lumber which he described as being like thick plywood beams and floor sections, which save time and money. He also highlighted the unique “tilt up construction method” used on the hose tower where concrete slabs were poured on site and then lifted, or tilted into place. See SITE, page A7

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Man dead; ERT deployed to Eaglecrest

Shortly after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Oceanside RCMP, with support from the Island District RCMP Emergency Response Team, say they responded to a report of a man in possession of a firearm, threatening self-harm on a residential property on Dogleg Close in Qualicum Beach. In a news release, police said they arrived at the scene a short time later and safely evacuated one individual off the property. Based on information provided to the responding officers, the man was believed to be inside a motorhome on the property. At approximately 11:30 a.m, officers heard what they believed to be a gunshot resonate from inside the motor home. The RCMP Emergency Response Team made entry into the motorhome, and located the man deceased from what is believed to be a self-inflicted injury. No shots were fired by police. The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO B.C.) has been notified of this incident. The IIO B.C. is not asserting jurisdiction over this matter, at this time. The B.C. Coroners Service was notified of this death, and is investigating. — NEWS Staff/RCMP news release

Words of praise for Samantha Calder, 18 She was a respectful young woman, a sea cadet looking forward to a career in childcare. The B.C. Coroner’s Service has confirmed that Parksville resident Samantha Ann Marie Calder, 18, was the person who died in a car crash on the Inland Highway on Sunday. Please see page A20 for more reaction to this tragedy.

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At least one prominent resident of Parksville Qualicum Beach says its good news a coal mine for mid-Vancouver Island is back on the table. Compliance Energy confirmed the company has re-submitted its application for the proposed Raven Underground Coal project (as first reported in The NEWS in our Tuesday, Feb. 3 edition). “It comes down to jobs,” Nick Acciavatti said in reaction to the news. “We’ve lost a lot of people moving out of our area for better paying jobs.” Acciavatti is Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department’s fire chief. He said the volunteer organization has lost half a dozen firefighters recently to jobs in Alberta or Northern B.C. “It’s hard to run a volunteer organization without volunteers — we’ve lost so many good people going to Alberta because there are no well-paying careers around here and the cost of living is high enough that it doesn’t match

wages around here,” said Acciavatti. “I’m not saying I’m a supporter of coal, but I’m a supporter of jobs and any industry that keeps people here … jobs are welcome, anything to keep families together and people here.” According to Compliance’s website (www. theravenproject.ca), the Raven project proposes to remove metallurgical or steel-making coal from a site west of Buckley Bay ferry terminal near Courtenay, about 50 kilometres from downtown Qualicum Beach. The company claims the proposed Raven project would contribute approximately $1.1 billion to the economies of the surrounding regions. Compliance is looking at creating 200 construction jobs and 350 “well-paying, full-time mine, port and transportation jobs” if the project is approved. These jobs will continue for the expected 17 year duration of the project. These numbers are based on a peak production of 1.1 million tonnes of coal per year. See MINE, page A6

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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region

QUALICUM BEACH

Landmark tree to come down

A natural centerpiece in the heart of Qualicum’s waterfront will be chopped down after officials deem the Douglas fir dead from phaeolus infection AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Qualicum Beach is cutting a well known eagle tree on the waterfront, but what is an “eagle tree”? “A significant amount of rot has traveled up this tree to a height of 15 to 20 metres,” which is most of the tree, director of planning Luke Sales explained to town council Monday night, introducing a requested arborist’s report on the dead tree near The Beach Hut. “The tree essentially looks like a donut,” he said referencing the report by Julian Dunster of Dunster & Associates. “In effect the tree is very hollow with only a thin shell of sound wood on the outside,” states the report, which details that the tree has been dead for some time, likely from a “very well established phaeolus infection” For a tree to have special protection as an eagle tree, it has to be a nesting tree. While perch trees, like the one on Qualicum Beach, may enjoy special status to onlookers, birders and eagles, the places where eagles like to hang out are not officially recognized. “Eagle nest trees It has been a part of town for generations . . . it is well are automatically protected by proregarded by people who walk along the seawall vincial law,” said walk, we think it is a Sales. “You are not significant tree allowed to cut them TEUNIS WESTBROEK down or do certain activities near them. There are a lot of restrictions.” He said there isn’t any formal process for designating nest trees. It’s as simple as whether they have a nest in them. And you wouldn’t miss an eagle nest since they can be two metres wide and weigh 500 kg — they are rather easy-to-see structures, of which there are only a couple within town boundaries. The B.C. Wildlife Act makes it an offence for anyone who “possesses, takes, injures, molests or destroys We Have Happy Advertisers! Contact me today.

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A well known eagle perch tree on Qualicum Beach will have to be removed or shortened for safety reasons since it is dead and the trunk is severely rotted, as shown by sonic tomography.

any tree with the nest of an eagle, peregrine falcon, gyrfalcon, osprey, heron or burrowing owl,” or any other currently occupied bird nest. “The evidence is right there in those cases, but this tree is not a nest tree,” Sales explained of the dead Douglas fir tree in question, which he estimated at 300-400 years old.

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the tree, or cut it down to around six metres, leaving a natural feature that wildlife could use. “Staff have consulted with the Ministry of Forest Lands and Natural Resources to verify it would still have ecological value,” Sales said. Sales said staff is leaning toward the six-metre option, and because it is a safety issue, something will be done. Coun. Barry Avis suggested finding a way to honour the tree and talked about the territoriality of eagles and the importance of the tree. “It has been a part of town for generations. It is well regarded by people who walk along that seawall walk, we think it is a significant tree,” said Mayor Teunis Westbroek, who added that they want to make sure people know it’s coming down and are not blindsided. He also supported Avis’s comment about helping people find closure, referencing a First Nation practice of allowing people to have a way to express their feelings for the tree. “The town has put a lot of time and money into creating and protecting natural spaces, including waterways and habitat,” Westbroek said, adding that nobody wants to cut it down, but “it is a natural part of life.” He said deferring any decision to March will allow the community to give input into “how to best bring closure.” Sales also pointed out that it has been a landmark throughout the town’s history, and “it shows up in all kinds of photos at the museum.” Council will have another chance to address the issue at their March 2 regular meeting. After that meeting, because of the internal rot, a crew will have to cut it to about six metres and see what it looks like at that point and then decide whether to leave it there or remove it completely. The report states: “This approach would create a very useful wildlife tree. It should last in reasonably stable condition for at least a decade,” and recommends re-checking it at least every other year.

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Signs like the one above on Denman Island have been in evidence ever since Compliance Energy started talking about the Raven Coal Mine proposal.

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The company estimates annual operating costs will be approximately $70 million, of which about $30 million will be local direct salaries, wages and benefits. Compliance’s CEO Stephen Ellis told The NEWS earlier this week he’s confident about the company’s new application. It comes 18 months after the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) rejected the company’s first application for the coal mine saying “the application does not contain the required information and (the EAO) has decided not to accept the application for detailed review.” Until now, Compliance officials have missed several self-imposed deadlines to re-submit. However, the company’s application is now in the hands of the EAO, which will have 30 days to determine whether or not it meets the criteria set out in the application information requirements. If the EAO determines that the application meets the requirements, it will be accepted for review. A 180-day review will be initiated and a public comment period on the application will

be scheduled. If the EAO determines that the application does not meet the requirements, it will not be accepted for review and Compliance will need to decide whether or not to revise the application and submit it again. The Wilderness Committee, a Canadian wilderness preservation organization, isn’t so keen to see the project through. “On top of the immediate environmental impacts, approving this mine would signal that this type of short-sighted, 19th century development is welcome on Vancouver Island … This sort of risky, unsustainable project is a thing of the past here on the Island – we need to leave it there,” Torrance Coste, a Vancouver Island campaigner for the Wilderness Committee, said through a news release. The Wilderness Committee said it will be working with local groups to organize town hall meetings and other events to discuss the proposal, and will set up an online tool to help people participate in the upcoming public comment period.

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Crime is down and impressively low in Qualicum Beach, according to a regular council update from Staff. Sgt. Brian Hunter of the Oceanside RCMP. He gave an example based on the crime rate calculation used for number of crimes reported per 1,000 people, citing Parksville as being good at 84, while Qualicum Beach has just 38. In 2014 there were 15 assaults, down from 22 in 2013. Business break and enters were at three from seven in 2013, while there were at 25 in 2014. There were no impaired driving charges laid in 2014 — there was only one in 2013. On the negative side, theft of motor vehicles doubled to 12 which Hunter blamed on “a few criminal groups from neighbouring communities,” and mischief was up from 44 to 76. He said the detachment’s priorities, set in consultation with the community, are traffic and road safety, and issues around youth engagement in the community. “The other priority which is near and dear to my heart is crime reduction,” he said, explaining they have a special unit which addresses property and drug crimes. • Council requested staff to investigate the condition of the remaining dogwood trees in Community Park after one fell on a motorized scooter driven by a senior resident, damaging the vehicle but not causing serious injury. Staff said it was already looking into it, but it was good to have the formal request on record. • Concerned resident Kevin Monahan made a presentation to council on the importance of, and some possible ideas for, “meaningful community consultation,” around things like developments and official community plan amendments. He talked about the peril of ignoring community wishes and the importance of defining meaningful consultation.

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Qualicum Beach’s existing fire hall will become a hot property when the department moves to its new hall later this year.

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“It’s like a house of cards… extremely well reinforced cards that are well put together to create a strong structure,” he told council Monday night. With the fire department expected to move later this year, the town can start to look at what to do with the old hall. “It is deep within the village neighbourhood, strategically adjacent to the downtown core, it is bordered by the linear green space, regardless of what the future of the railway will be,” Weir said. He pointed to issues like the poor traffic circulation and suggested this is an opportunity to look at the whole property and recommended preparing “a community outreach and engagement plan for

the re-visioning and re-purposing of the old fire hall site.” “We have talked about simple road alignment issues and opportunities for residential or tourism based developments,” said Westbroek, “but this council is not coming at this with any preconceived notions of what should go there.” Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Sailland agreed, “the site is a great opportunity for us to prepare a plan that will include all the core elements of outreach that we will likely see in other areas.” Sailland referred to an extensive presentation council had just received from Kevin Monahan on meaningful community consultation and many big planning project’s in Qualicum Beach’s near

future including the waterfront, downtown core and south of town areas. “This would be a good opportunity for us to bring forward some pilot ideas for council to discuss,” he said of a consultation process that could be used for other things. Sailland also suggested the old fire hall site is a good chance to think about wider issues like building heights and road alignments in the area. Council will consider a community outreach and engagement plan for the site at their Feb. 16 regular meeting. Westbroek said they hope to have a plan in place before the old hall is decommissioned, sometime after the department moves out.

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“I don’t know what the balance is, but I know people are sick from wood smoke,” said Coun. Sue Powell. Mayor Marc Lefebvre seemed opposed to a total ban. “It’s debatable that proper wood-burning stoves are a pollutant,” said Lefebvre. “The problem arises when you get someone who doesn’t do it properly, uses wet wood or something.” The staff report made reference to Lefebvre’s point. “It is unclear the burning of solid fuel (eg. wood or pellets) for residential heating purposes is causing broad air quality concerns within the city,” Russell wrote. The staff report detailed regulations and woodstove exchange programs from various levels of senior governments. Oates said this council “can choose to be at the forefront” of the issue. Coun. Al Greir wasn’t so sure a total ban is what is needed. “I don’t think we need a knee-jerk reaction here,” said Greir In the end, council unanimously agreed to instruct staff to come back I don’t think we need a with some byknee-jerk reaction here law options. COUN. AL GREIR Council then discussed changes to its outdoor burning bylaws, instigated by burning in October of last year on land just outside the city boundary near Church Road that filled the area with smoke. “That was a travesty — it should never have been allowed to happen,” said Lefebvre. Oates advocated for a total ban on the outdoor burning of brush in the city and he believed a strong bylaw of that nature in Parksville could be of use to Lefebvre when he represents the city at the board table of the Regional District of Nanaimo. “It would be helpful for our rep to the RDN to be able to say ‘look at what we did in Parksville, you guys should consider it’,” said Oates. Like the woodstove issue, staff was directed to come back to council with bylaw options related to outdoor burning in the city. • Oates, a national representative for the Canadian Union of Public Employees, was also demonstrative Monday night when he brought forth a motion asking council to write a letter in support of “saving” Canada Post. Oates used a preamble to his motion from Canadian Union of Postal Workers, language that pointed the blame for a diminished postal service directly at the federal Conservatives. He also called Canada Post “part of the fabric of the country.” Oates said hundreds of municipalities across the country have written similar letters to the federal minister responsible for Canada Post. His motion for Parksville to send a similar letter of support passed 5-1, with only Greir opposed (Coun. Leanne Salter was absent Monday night). “To keep something alive that’s half dead is not in my best interest,” said Greir. This week’s feature:

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Efforts by local police to educate the public about the perils of leaving valuables in vehicles seems to have paid off in Parksville, according to year-end crime statistics presented to city council by the chief of police Monday night. In 2013, there were 131 incidents of theft from vehicles in the city. That dipped to 70 in 2014. “It looks like the community has done a good job in this regard,” said Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Hunter. “And we really want that number to keep going down.” Hunter broke his report down to 15 categories of crimes. Most year-over-year numbers were relatively flat with the exception of theft from vehicles and theft (both over and under $5,000), which increased to 217 incidents reported to police in 2014 from 188 in 2013. Mischief to businesses

(eg. graffiti) dipped to 107 things that doesn’t just frusincidents in 2014 from 130 trate me, it frustrates the in 2013, while mischief to public,” said Hunter. residences rose to 56 from Hunter did not comment 45. The number of report- on the recent issues raised ed assaults was 68 in 2014, by the Phoenix Pain Mandown from 85 in 2013. agement Society’s desire “Violent crime is not to set up a medical mariprevalent in this communi- juana compassion club in ty,” said Hunter. downtown Parksville and The Oceanside RCMP no questions were asked by detachment has three con- council on the subject. tracts for policing, one with (Visit www.parksville.ca each of for HuntPa r k s v i l l e, It looks like the community er’s yearQ u a l i c u m has done a good job in this end statisBeach and regard. And we really want tics.) the Region- that number to keep going In othal District er council down STAFF SGT. BRIAN HUNTER of Nanainews from mo. ParksMonday ville gets 16 night ’s RCMP members in its con- meeting: tract, Qualicum beach eight • The Vancouver Island and the rural areas 13. Tribute Festival asked counHunter said Parksville’s cil for a break on the rental crime rate is 84 crimes per of the conference centre 1,000 people, which puts — or a donation of $1,000 it 18th out of 32 communi- for its second annual event ties in the province with a this year, scheduled for May population between 5,000- 22-24. The inaugural event 15,000. Qualicum Beach has raised more than $5,000 for 38 crimes per 1,000 people. the Canadian Cancer SociCoun. Al Greir asked ety last year, explained one Hunter about how prevalent of the organizers, Phred Juddistracted driving offenc- son. Council decided to dees are in the city, saying he fer the request to upcoming continually sees drivers tex- budget deliberations. ting or talking on their cell • Faye Smith and Peter phones. Law of the Mid Vancouver “I think it’s one of those Island Habitat Enhance-

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e are all truly fortunate to count Faye Smith as a fellow resident of Parksville Qualicum Beach. This is not the first time that has been written or said, but evidence came to light again this week in Parksville’s city council chambers. Smith is the project co-ordinator for the Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES). Born on the Island, Smith was also a founding member of the Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers. Tthrough Smith’s leadership and co-ordination, MVIHES does its best to conserve and restore habitat related to salmon, including watersheds, estuaries and shorelines. For starters, the mere existence of this organization shows a level of respect for the First Nations people who were here before everyone else. Qualicum translates to “where the dog salmon run.” Salmon were at the root of everything here before non-First Nations people settled on the coast of the Strait of Georgia. To focus on the health of salmon habitat is to recognize and respect the history of our region. Smith’s style and grace is another asset for MVIHES. Does she believe development is doing damage to the waterways so important to the coho and sockeye? Yes. Does she show up with signs, yelling and screaming, at every meeting where a subdivision is discussed? No. Smith, like other smart people who are truly working to improve our environment, relies on experts and science. And history. And she reports the good as well as the bad. This week, she told Parksville city council she found a MVIHES study on Shelly Creek from 1999. She then hired an expert to do a study on the creek, using the same methodology, in 2014. She told council the riparian areas on either side of the creek are doing well and in 2013 volunteers counted 8,000 juvenile coho in the stream. But there’s too much sediment and pools are disappearing, big factors that negatively affect fish habitat. And she said she believes development in the city has contributed to those factors. There may be a way for the city to help MIVHES improve the health of Shelly Creek. Something to do with the replacement of culverts. This is solid, co-operative work toward a common goal. Surely, with the help of people like Smith and organizations like MIVHES, we are smart enough as a society to allow development AND protect fish habitat. — Editorial by John Harding

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BULL ELK HUNTING This is a first for me, writing a letter to the editor. I have become aware of a major shift in the allocation of bull elk hunting permits on Vancouver Island in favour of guide outfitters over resident B.C. hunters for 2015 (or wealthy foreigners over the general public). From what I have read, it appears that the guide outfitter lobby with their contributions to the Liberal party have convinced Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Steve Thomson that it is in the best interests of B.C. resident hunters to reduce their opportunities to hunt one of the most desirable animals on Vancouver Island by almost 20 per cent. Personally, I have entered the lottery for the privilege to hunt a Roosevelt elk on Vancouver Island for over 25 years with no success and only know of a handful of people who have been successful over that period of time. Thomson’s own department, during the allocation process, recommended no changes to the allocation of animals. On average, 40 to 50 resident hunters apply for each available bull elk permit on Vancouver Island every year. How does Thompson’s rationale determine that what he has decided is fair? Perhaps our newly-promoted MLA Michelle Stilwell can ask this question of Thomson when they meet in cabinet and get back to us. It is not only our elk that has seen a shift of allocation in favour of guide outfitters, but all big game throughout the province has been affected in a similar way (potentially 5,000 fewer permits for B.C. residents). The B.C. Wildlife Federation’s website, on its wildlife allocation page, has all the details. I sincerely hope that this government can realize that wildlife belongs to the Crown

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(residents of B.C) and not to industry, as they themselves refer to guide outfitters of the foreign and wealthy. MONTY BOND Qualicum Beach

DRIVE CAREFUL Attention drivers who use the windy section of the Old Island Highway between Bayliss Road and Bowser: if you can’t keep your vehicle on your side of the highway when you go around a curve, then perhaps you should slow down or buy a smaller vehicle if you can’t control your extra large pickup truck. I had five huge pickup trucks and one car come into my lane one recent morning as I took my small children to preschool in Bowser. I shouldn’t have to worry about six head-on collisions in a 10-minute trip. This happens every time I leave the house. Please slow down and keep your vehicle on your side of the road before you cause a head-on collision that would seriously injure or kill someone. CONNI PFEIFFER Qualicum Beach

ILLEGAL MEDICATION I read your coverage of the pressure being applied to the local medical cannabis dispensary with great emotion. Most people don’t understand the severity of the injustice being perpetrated against the medical cannabis community in Canada. Before I became ill and found that this herbal medicine helped me stay healthy and happy, I probably wouldn’t have given this issue much consideration either. Some perspective may help the average Parksville/Qualicum resident better un-

derstand the issue. Imagine your mother, father, daughter or son is suffering greatly every day with a painful and/or debilitating disease. Not hard to do. We all know someone who is suffering and many among us are suffering ourselves. You discover a drug, with no dangerous side effects, that gives them back their, and your, quality of life. Then the authorities show up and tell you that you have no right to help your family member because this largely harmless substance is illegal, that if you don’t stop helping them they will return and arrest you. What would you do? Stop and let your loved one resume their misery or choose a different path that leads to arrest, lengthy and expensive court battles and possible lengthy incarceration. Not many people would chose the latter, even for a family member. Yet that is what Phoenix is doing for all members of your community. Commendable behavior which should be supported by all. CARL ANDERSON Kamloops

DISTURBING LAST DAYS I’ve dreaded the day when the sod was turned on the development on Jensen Avenue next to the community centre. I am both angry and heartbroken that my 90-year-old mother’s last days, as well as many others, will be spent trying to endure the construction noise. Her room in Stanford Care Campus is on the side that will overlook the homes. My poor mother has never received a break in this life so I’m praying that she will in the next. CAROLE COTE-WADSWORTH Qualicum Beach See LETTERS, page A13 & 15

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No, it’s a good form of heat. VERNA VESTAD Nanoose Bay

No, people don’t like the smoke, but it’s a cheap source of fuel. DEBBY HODGSON Parksville

No, it’s an economical way to heat. JULIE MACLEAN Parksville

They don’t allow it where I live, but they’re a good idea in rural areas. GLORIA MARTENS

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QB GARDEN CLUB 7pm/meeting, QBeach Civic Ctre, 701 Larch Dr, QB. Connie Kuramoto of “Gardens on the Go”“Preparing your Garden for Climate Change”. 250 390-3350.

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severe nerve pains and uncontrollable muscle spasms. Though taking a litany of prescribed I found the comments of Parks- drugs, the only real drug that lessens ville’s mayor and police chief re: the his pains is THC from marijuana. It Phoenix compassion club, really over also relaxes those unwanted spasms. the top and quite reactionary. For a while he had a designated After all, there are hundreds if not grower, but that ended last spring with thousands of compassion/harm re- Health Canada changing the rules duction facilities all over North Amer- and his grower getting out of the busiica where police chiefs and mayors ness. He was then getting his pot from have turned a blind one of the many comI can see the RCMP eye and allowed them passion facilities in charging in and busting to help those in need. people in wheelchairs and Vancouver for $3-$5/ In a way these gram. maybe others two locals are really He is on provinCARL HAHN caught in a blind. In cial disability and one way they want to gets a little over $800/ shut down a facility that actually real- month, which is less than half the CRA ly helps a lot of people with a whole poverty level for a single person. Now array of ailments, and in another way the projected cost of one gram of pot they (or at least the mayor) embrace from the mega factories will be well a mega grow-op and all the following over $10 and so really not helping criminal activity that will bring about. those that are poor and in agony. I can see the RCMP charging in and This whole process is in front of the busting people in wheelchairs and courts right now and I hope that at maybe others barely alive and then least the Supreme Court will uphold imprisoning the kind gentleman who the constitutional right of every indiis actually truly helping them. vidual to have access to medications A year later, they will be cruis- that actually help them. Hopefully, ing the industrial area to protect the Health Canada will eventually have mega grow-op from gangster rippers provincial MSP cover the medical and others wanting access to the tons marijuana cost. of marijuana. I think it’s high time all those benTen years ago, my son broke his efiting from good cheap herb speak neck snowboarding and became a se- up and let the mayor and police chief verely handicapped quadriplegic with know that they could’ve handled this

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You can have “Fighting Tuberculosis” or “Fighting Poverty” and all the other things that we can agree are worth fighting against, but “Fighting Phoenix” (your headline on the front page of the Jan. 27 edition) has the implication that the reader is somehow engaged with you in some noble campaign against some specific evil. You wouldn’t say Fighting Harper, would you? The drug war is much too huge an issue for me to get into here, but the opinions of the RCMP and Mayor Marc Lefevbre are predictable and somewhat yesterday, given the fact that in several jurisdictions south of the border marijuana can be sold legally, even without a prescription. I am not fighting Phoenix. Actually, I don’t care much one way or another, but I am annoyed that my tax dollars go to harassing pot heads, and I’d prefer that the mayor and the RCMP find more relevant ways to expend their energies and my money.

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OPENING FOR MEMBERS ON ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION The term of office for several members of the Advisory Planning Commission (APC) ended December 31, 2014. At this time the City will consider applications for new members for the term (2015 - 2016). The City invites applications for a two-year term on the APC. Commission members are appointed pursuant to Section 898 of the Local Government Act and serve without remuneration. The function of the seven member APC is to advise Council on matters respecting land use and community planning referred to the Commission by Council. Applicants with experience in land use planning, architectural design or related fields would be an asset, although this is not a prerequisite. Anyone interested in serving on the Commission should send their application to Blaine Russell, Director of Community Planning, City of Parksville, PO Box 1390, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville V9P 2H3 (phone 250 954-4673). Applications will be accepted until February 27, 2015 and will then be referred to Council for consideration.

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The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its annual Community Awards, which will be presented at a special gala event Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Each year, the chamber honours individuals and businesses for their contributions to the community. This follows a nomination period, during which residents and visitors are encouraged to put forward names of those they consider to be deserving of recognition. This year, a few of those people being honoured were nominated in more than one area. The nominees for this year’s Qualicum Beach Community Awards are: Business of the Year (Sponsored by Rodway & Perry): Qualicum Beach Inn, Thalassa, The Shady Rest. Citizen of the Year (Sponsored by Qualicum Foods): David Golson, Mary Brioulette, Patrick Nicholson. Community Builder of the Year (Sponsored by NR Insurance): Fire and Ice Festival, Kiwanis Qualicum Park Village Affordable Housing Project, St. Stephen’s Lunch Program Volunteer of the Year (Sponsored by Society of Organized Services): Candy Ashbridge, Dave Field, Michelle Genereux. New Business of the Year (Sponsored by Re/MAX Anchor Realty): Captivating Details,

Oceanside Pizza Palace, Pedego. Newsmaker of the Year (Sponsored by The NEWS): Anne Skipsey, Breaking ground at the Kiwanis Park Village, Opening of the Qualicum Beach Inn. Outstanding Customer Service (Sponsored by Black and White Party Rentals): Dion Ishida from Oceanside Pizza Palace, Julie Chambers from The Gardens, Kerry Baker from Pharmasave. Lifetime Achievement (Sponsored by Coastal Community Credit Union): Tom Pope of Mulberry Bush. The speaker at the awards this year will be the Honorable A. Brian Peckford. Peckford held several cabinet positions in the government of Newfoundland, including Municipal Affairs and Housing, Rural and Northern Development, Intergovernmental Affairs,and Mines and Energy. In 1979, he was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and premier, being the youngest in more than 100 years at the age of 36. He is best known for his government’s ground-breaking Atlantic Accord, which brought significant offshore oil and gas activity, leading to the province becoming for the first time a ‘have’ province, only one of four in the country. Additionally, he has been recognized as one of the key players in the creation of the Constitution Act of 1982. To reserve for dinner and the awards presentations, call 250-752-0960. Tickets are $40 each or $275 for a table of 10. — NEWS Staff/Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce

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The B.C. government says “to improve service,” a variety of fish and wildlife applications will be available online only effective this week. The latest permits to move online include: • Angling guide, game guide outfitters and transporters’ licences; • Export permits; • Transportation permits for endangered species, rainbow trout and farmed sturgeon; • Scientific fish collection permits; • Fur trade and trapping licences; • Various permits specifically required under the Wildlife Act, including permits for: possessing dead wildlife or wildlife parts; capturing, TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH NOTICE - SUBSIDIZED RENTAL Applications are being accepted for Subsidized Rental of the Town of Qualicum Beach Civic Centre and Community Hall. Subsidy applications will be allocated twice each calendar year, once in March and once in September. Subsidized rental applications after the event will not be accepted. Eligible organizations wishing to apply for a subsidized rate can obtain an application form at the Civic Centre, Town Hall or by downloading one from the Town’s website at www.qualicumbeach.com. The Town of Qualicum Beach will take into account the following objectives: • Rent relief assistance for a specific event that benefits residents of the Town of Qualicum Beach. • Applicants must be locally based and their efforts community based in nature. • Must be a registered non-profit Society or belong to a parent Society under the laws of BC. • Not all requests will be provided rental relief. There will be an annual cap on the total permitted rental relief for the facilities. Applications will be received by the undersigned until Friday, March 6, 2015. Tanya Hamilton Town of Qualicum Beach PO Box 130, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1S7 Email: qbciviccentre@qualicumbeach.com

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Tuesday March 3, 2015 • 6pm to 9pm • Doors Open at 5:30pm After a successful event last year, we invite you to join us for an evening of fun, for ladies only! Take a tour of our dealership. Technicians will be on hand to answer your questions in a friendly, fun environment. Live demonstrations, plus much more!

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These may be among the hottest American collectibles right now, particularly the second-generation trucks built from 1967-72. Once as common as weeds, most were worked to death doing what they were designed to do. Upmarket trim packages like the Cheyenne (or Sierra on the GMC version) are particularly sought after. Great ones can easily sell for more than $20,000. Who’d have thunk it?

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By Rob Sass It’s no secret that the Corvettes, Chevelles, Mustangs, ‘Cudas and Camaros that you see on televised auctions like Barrett-Jackson, Mecum and Auctions America, have a significant following. But there are cars that fly under the radar; you might never imagine that they have a rabid following among car collectors. Here are four of our favorite unlikely collectibles:

Early Honda Civics

The first three generations of Civics (spanning the years of 1973-87) were basic, honest cars that also happened to be relatively fun to drive. The mechanicals would last forever, the bodies, not so much. Mostly, their owners saw them as disposable when they did finally need something major. That accounts for their rarity today. Recently on eBay, a clean 1978 Civic sold for $7,800 and an equally nice 1986 model brought a whopping $11,000.

The first generation of the Toyota 4Runner (198489) was simply a clever ploy to get around import duties for normal passenger cars. Pure trucks were taxed at a lower rate, so many first generation 4Runners arrived at the port with no rear seats, leaving it to the dealer to add them. Totally plausible since

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A tragic car accident Sunday morning claimed the life of 18-year-old Samantha Calder, a former Parksville sea cadet aspiring towards a career in childcare. “Sam was a very respectful person in and out of uniform,” said past Parksville Legion liaison Brian Kirby, who maintains involvement with sea cadets and navy league. “It’s hard to put into words, but I just can’t say enough nice things about Samantha and her family.” Kirby said the news was shocking and rippled through the cadet community, leaving many in grief. “I’m still coming to grips with it,” he said, noting he first met Calder when she was just nine years old and joined the Navy League. “I got to see her grow from a child to a wonderful young lady who had developed and matured and blossomed,” he said. “She could accomplish anything she put her mind to.” Funds are being raised in Samantha’s honour through a Go Fund Me web page. “Samantha was taken from us far too early on Sunday February 1, 2015,” states the text on the website (www.gofundme.com/lc0n9c). “Sam has touched so many lives while living her life to the fullest.” According to the fundraising page, Calder was studying Early Childhood Education, working as a nanny and looking forward to a career in child care.

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Samantha Calder is pictured above accepting a Duke of Edinburgh Award.

In making a donation, Charlie Cornforth left a message on the fundraising page saying “So very sorry to hear about Sam — she was truly an inspiration to all who met her and a leader for her peers.” Peter Graham left a comment saying “It is impossible for me to think of Sam without seeing her loving smile, full of joy and kindness. May her

unique radiance and beautiful heart shine on, in the lives of all those who knew her.” As of press time Wednesday, the fundraising efforts had collected $815. The page stated “this will never be enough to compensate for the loss of a beautiful young woman, but I hope that it takes some of the burden and hardship off of the family.”

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DO YOU HAVE LOCAL ARTS NEWS? Contact: Jessica Skelton Email: reporter@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-905-0028

ART AT ARTS CAFE

OCAC has more wall space for art exhibits Oceanside Health Centre also houses art

— Warren said they know “how difficult it is” to find gallery space, especially when you’re not an “established” artist. “It’s ideal,” he said. “It gave us the opportunity to do something we love.” JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com As the wall is sponsored by the OCAC, Members of the Oceanside Community Rea said the space is reserved for its memArts Council have a gallery space outside bers only. Each month, one artist gets to the McMillan Arts Centre reserved for their hang 10-12 images, depending on the size work: the far wall of Arts Cafe in Parksville. of the works. Artists apply for the space “It’s nice for us and the customers,” said through the OCAC, not Arts Cafe. cafe owner Ian Warren. “It keeps the place “There’s some amazing artists around fresh.” here,” said Rea. According to Warren, the OCAC start“I think it’s wonderful. It’s given us a ed to sponsor the wall nearly a year ago in boost,” said Donna Hales, who exhibited March 2014. Before that, the space hosted her work on the wall throughout the month a large First Nations fish of January. “I think the mural, which Warren and space is good as anyThe OCAC is all about Preston moved to another where.” supporting the arts compart of the cafe. Hales is a long-time munity and art in the Geri Rea, member of the OCAC member and community. GERI REA OCAC gallery committee well-established painter and facilitator of external in the Parksville Qualiexhibits, however, said that cum Beach area. She has the wall is more than just an exhibition painted for around 50 years. space with “excellent” lighting. “I think it’s This month, Ingrid Raw will have her very important,” she said of having places work hanging on the wall. Rea said the to show artwork outside of the MAC. “The space is booked with artists until June 2015 OCAC is all about supporting the arts com- and gallery committee is looking for more munity and art in the community.” people to fill up the remainder of the year. Rea also said that with the MAC fully If you are interested in having your work in booked for 2015, the cafe’s wall offers more Arts Cafe, go to the MAC at 133 McMillan artists an opportunity to show their work. St. to fill out an OCAC membership form (if “Those venues serve us very, very well,” you aren’t a member already) and an applisaid OCAC president Joe Straka. cation form for exhibitions. The impact is not lost on Warren and Arts Cafe is open Monday to Friday, 9 co-owner and wife Rachael Preston. As a.m. - 4 p.m. and is located at 147 Harrison artists themselves — she studied at Em- Ave. ily Carr College of Art and Design and is a The OCAC also has exhibition space at published author and he is a photographer the Oceanside Health Centre. Straka said

JESSICA SKELTON PHOTO

OCAC gallery committee member Geri Rea, left, and Ian Warren of Arts Cafe sit in front of the restaurant’s wall that is reserved as exhibition space for OCAC artists. On the wall is Donna Hales’ work, on display throughout the month of January.

the arts organization is currently speaking with the Quality Resort Bayside and The

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Playing his own style of blues “I want to lead them down a path and let them look around at their surroundings” JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

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Canada’s Ross Neilsen is playing solo these days and he’s bringing his own style of blues to Lazy Mike’s House of Music in Qualicum Beach on Feb. 9 at 8 p.m.

Canada’s Ross Neilsen has struck out on his own recently and he’s bringing his solo show to Lazy Mike’s House of Music in Qualicum Beach next Monday. The last time the Fredericton, N.B. native was in the area he played at the Rod & Gun with his bands, the Ross Neilsen Band and Ross Neilsen and Sufferin’ Bastards. “I’ve been in a ‘band’ all by my lonesome for about

two months,” he said. “I’m enjoying it.” While Neilsen said the solo show is heavily blues influenced, he wants audiences to know it’s not all “cry in your beer, sad music.” While he does attempt to imitate the blues masters, Neilsen said he can’t match them exactly because he hasn’t lived the lives that inspired the music. “I try to draw on my own experiences,” he said, explaining this changes the sound of the music. He also draws influence from all genres of music including country, folk, and rock, and plays everything from delta blues to more folk-inspired singer songwriter music. “It’s blues with a twist,” he concluded. See EXCITED, page A23

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Corinne James, executive director of the Old School House Art Centre, is looking for artists to submit up to three pieces of work for the upcoming Small Works group show. While pieces don’t need to be finished until April, the cut off date for entering work into the exhibition is Feb. 14.

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The Old School House Art Centre in Qualicum Beach is looking for artists to enter their work in the upcoming Small Works group show. The cut-off date for submissions is Feb. 14. “There’s lots of room,” Executive Director Corinne James said, adding that the show exhibition will be presented salon-style, that is covering as much of the galleries’ wall space as possible. In going with the theme of the exhibition, all works of art must take up one square-foot of space or less — though

James added that the pieces don’t have to be square. According to a news release from TOSH, submissions can range from “paintings, photographs, glass, fibre, bubble-gum or whatever.” James said this is not a judged show and everyone is invited to submit up to three pieces of their work. To enter into the Small Works group show, simply contact TOSH with your name, email and number of pieces you want to submit by Feb. 14. You can apply in person or by phone at 250-752-6133. Successfully entered pieces must be ready for exhibition by mid-April. The show will run Apr. 27 to May 23, with an opening reception taking place at TOSH on Apr. 29 at 7 p.m.

Have you been thinking of simplifying your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to care for? We are hosting a free very informative seminar on Tuesday, February 10th at 1:00pm at the Parksville Travel Lodge (424 W. Island Hwy, Parksville) to help you explore the many housing options available in our community.

Free jazz performances at KSS

Perhaps you have been thinking of downsizing to a smaller home, patio home or condo, independent seniors living or assisted living and simply do not know what is available. We want to help you explore your options so that you can make an informed decision when determining your next step. There will be a variety of guest speakers, professionals in their field, to discuss everything from possible home choices (such as Emerald Estates & The Gardens), Karen Flannery who owns Transitions Made Simple (and specializes in senior’s relocation), and a financial professional who can provide financing options available.

The KSS music program will offer the public a sneak peak to their upcoming Jazz Extravaganza evening. Between Feb. 17 and 20, students will present A Taste of Jazz during the school lunch hour (11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.) in the multi-purpose room. The community is invited to visit on a drop-in basis.

Most of us are not aware of the many affordable housing choices available and avoid making any decision as it may seem overwhelming. We are here to provide information, current market conditions, show you some of the choices and let you know there is help every step of the way. This event will be hosted by Karen Roberts; Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Coffee & cookies will be served.

Excited to connect with audience

Please call 250-248-7612 or e-mail sold@shaw.ca to confirm as seating is limited and we have had a full house @ every seminar.

Event offers sneak peak of upcoming Jazz Extravaganza program

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Music is subjective and personal, and giving too much away ruins that for them, he said. “I want to lead them down a path and let them look around at their surroundings,” he explained. “Let them feel what they want to feel; not tell them what they should feel.” Still, he’s excited to connect with the audience during the show and is happy to do so at the House of Music. “It’s easier to connect

Each lunch hour will feature a different group selected from the program. There will be representatives from Instrumental and Vocal Jazz, Ensembles, Combos and Soloists. The musical material will be a different selection from this year’s Jazz Extravaganza evening, which will be on Mar. 12. —NEWS Staff/Dave Stewart

with people in a small venue,” he said. “It’s such a beautiful, intimate thing,” agreed Mike Mallon, owner of the House of Music. “It’s like seeing someone in a living room.” Ticket’s for Ross Neilsen’s concert are $20 at the door, though you can reserve them by phone at 250-594-9951. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show following at 8 p.m. There will also be $3 eats and treats available for purchase at the show.

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Mistakes don’t always render pottery useless JESSICA SKELTON

to be used a certain way to overreporter@pqbnews.com come design flaws. The annual sale at Pyromania The seconds are saved up over Pottery in Coombs is more than the year and sold at this once-ajust about clearyear event. ing out excess The five potters stock. It also ofat Pyromania Potfers some not-so tery will also be perfect pots, also selling work that known as sechas been around onds, to find a too long. loving home. “Many, we say, According to are just ‘teenAlgis Bubnys, one agers’ and we of the potters and need their room,” co-founders of said Jane Murthe store, “secray-Smith, anothonds” is a term er of the artists. used to describe Bubnys also a piece of pottery said that this with a cosmetic or could be your last design defect like chance to see if cracks or a teapot one of those loneJESSICA SKELTON PHOTO ly pots is the right spout that won’t Algis Bubnys of Pyromania pour properly. match for you as “I’ve been at it Pottery shows how a pot with the potters evena lot of years, but no home eventually meets its tually take a hamyou make mis- end. You have the chance to mer to them after takes regardless,” potentially save a not-so-peraround five years. fect, or thus-unwanted, pot at he said. Pyromania However, these the shop’s annual sale. Pottery was lopots aren’t necescated behind the sarily useless just because they’re Coombs Market for twenty years, not perfect. “They’re good sec- but last fall it moved across the onds,” said Bubnys, explaining that bridge to it’s new location behind the pieces won’t leak through their Coastal Carvings. The sale runs cracks and some pieces just have until the end of February.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 69 (QUALICUM) Notice to Parents Re: Expedited Grade 7 to Grade 8 Cross-boundary Request (Elementary School to Secondary School) Deadline Parents of grade 7 elementary school students transitioning to grade 8 in September who would like to have their child considered to attend a secondary school outside of their attendance (catchment) area are required to complete an expedited cross-boundary form. The “Expedited Cross-boundary Request for Grade 7 to Grade 8 Students” form must be submitted to the child’s current elementary school prior to the end of February. Following the February date, the regular cross-boundary process applies. As schools cannot accept cross-boundary students until confirmation of approval is received from the District office, it is important that parents register their child(ren) at their catchment area school and then await confirmation before registering at the requested cross-boundary school. Wherever possible, requests will be approved. The District does, however, reserve the right to rescind any approved cross-boundary transfers up to and including September 30. The decision to return a student to his/her catchment area school will be based on current legislation regarding class size and Board Policy 7015. Parents are responsible for providing transportation for their child(ren) who will be attending a school outside of their catchment area. Further information may be obtained from your school office or by contacting the District office at 250-248-4241.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Application No’s. PL2012-012 and PL2014-092 1069 Smithers Road and Evergreen Way (Errington) Electoral Area ‘F’ Pursuant to Sections 890, 891, and 892 of the Local Government Act, we advise you that a public hearing has been scheduled in your area with respect to the proposed “Regional District of Nanaimo of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.23, 2015” and “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.24, 2015” and will be held: Date:

Wednesday February 11, 2015

Location: Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Road, Coombs BC Electoral Area ‘F’ Time:

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What is Zoning Amendment No. 1285.23, 2015 about?

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To rezone a portion of the property located at 1069 Smithers Road as outlined in bold on Map A from T-1 (Institutional/Community Facility 1) to C-3 (Commercial 3). If adopted, Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.23, 2015 will permit expansion of an existing outdoor storage use for the sale and display of utility trailers on the neighbouring lot at 1093 Smithers Road. What is Zoning Amendment No. 1285.24, 2015 about? To rezone the property located at Evergreen Way (Errington) as outlined in bold on Map B from A-1 (Agriculture 1) to R-4 (Rural 4). If adopted, Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.24, 2015 will rezone the property to reduce the minimum parcel size from 4 ha to 2 ha in order to facilitate a three lot subdivision. Where can I get more information?

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A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant documents may be inspected at the meeting, or prior to the meeting at the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) office at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo until February 11, 2015. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with extended hours on Wednesdays 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays.

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The public hearing for these bylaws will be chaired by Director Fell or his alternate as a delegate of the Board. All persons who consider their interest in their property to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person or by written submission at the public hearing. Written submissions can also be provided in advance of the public hearing and must be received at the RDN office by 4:30 pm February 10, 2015, to ensure their inclusion in the public record. Questions or Comments? Please contact the RDN Planning Department @ Phone: 250-390-6510 or toll free in BC 1-877-607-4111 Fax: 250-390-7511 Email: planning@rdn.bc.ca Mail: 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2

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Parksville & District

Business Awards All residents, employees and businesses of the Parksville District (Parksville, Nanoose Bay, French Creek, Errington or Coombs) may be nominated. Employers may also nominate their employees! Please use a separate form for each nominee and be sure to include a write up about the nominee to ensure the selection committee is aware of the merits of each nominee. Nominations are evaluated by quality not quantity. The Nomination Committee will review the nominations and contact the top three nominees. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 11, 2015

CATEGORIES and SELECTION CRITERIA: Business of the Year 2 Categories: (More than 15 Employees) & (Less than 15 Employees)

Presented in recognition of a business that has made an outstanding contribution to the community. The nominee must be a well-established business, possess an ability to create employment and generate income, promote economic welfare, & must be community minded with a sound reputation of providing quality service. Additional consideration will be given to Businesses that: • demonstrate community leadership through the use of sound environmental practices & inclusive hiring practices • have a reputation for providing a superior level of customer service • use ingenuity and innovation to overcome challenges and compete in the marketplace • support the community by participating in community activities &/or focus on purchasing supplies & services locally • have a good employee/employer relationship and the management of the company encourage mentorship & training development for its employees

Entrepreneur of the Year Awarded to an individual who through the development of a business concept has demonstrated: • Vision through the ability to create a business concept and implement it effectively • Leadership and the focus and strength of character that enable the entrepreneur to move forward • Innovation by driving business success and pioneering new approaches & investing in ongoing research & development • Community engagement through knowing that commitment and responsibility aren’t confined to business, but also to giving back to the community

Outstanding Customer Service Given to an individual who consistently offers exceptional customer service and is considered a role model within his or her respective industry. This individual is known for always “going the extra mile” to serve the customer and is a strong team player.

Awards to be presented at the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce General Meeting March 12, 2015 at Tigh Na Mara Seaside Resort

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FLYING THROUGH THE HALLS: Monarch butterflies filled the hallways at Oceanside Elementary School Jan. 27. Although there was plenty of fluttering, none of the insects took flight during the colourful demonstration of the Monarch’s migration to Mexico by French Immersion students. The youngsters in Mademoiselle Finotti and Madame Gaynor’s Kindergarten classes as well as Ms. Bravo’s Kindergarten and Grade 1 class wore coloured face masks and flapped their handmade wings for the procession through the school.

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CELEBRATE FAMILY DAY - MONDAY FEB 9TH

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Cow treasure hunt and horse vaulting will be among activities offered at the Coombs Fairgrounds CANDACE WU

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Butter churning and 4H farm animals will be back by popular demand for this year’s Family Day celebration in Coombs. It will be the third annual Coombs Fair Heritage B.C. Family Day event hosted Monday, Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The entire event is free of charge and all families are encouraged to come out. In the past, organizers say more than 1,000 people have come out to enjoy the Family Day festivities. There will be heritage demonstrations, displays, crafts and games for all ages, as well as a children’s garden railway train, a milking parlour and family photo booth. “This is a great day for people to come together and share an ‘unplugged’ day with activities and demonstrations for all ages,” said Arrowsmith recreation co ordinator Kim Longmuir in a news release. On top of many popular returning events, the release said new activities have been added to the agenda including a cow treasure hunt and horse vaulting. Moreover, there will be beef buns, hot dogs, popcorn and beverages all available free of charge. The event takes place at the Coombs Country Fairgrounds located at 1014 Ford Road in Coombs. For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering, contact Kim Longmuir at 250-249-8515. See FREE, page A27

NEWS FILE PHOTO

Kids chased Thomas the tank Engine as he spewed bubbles and raced around the mini track at Family Day celebrations at the Coombs Fairgrounds last year. The event will take place this year Monday, Feb. 9 from 1-4 p.m.

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CELEBRATE FAMILY DAY - MONDAY FEB 9TH

Happy Family Day!

Join me and my family on February 9th to enjoy the Quality Foods FREE FAMILY SKATE at OCEANSIDE PLACE I’ll be there from 2-4pm to hand out

Free Popcorn & Hot Chocolate! Michelle Stilwell, MLA Parksville-Qualicum

Parliamentary Secretary for Healthy Living Constituency Office: 2B 1209 E. Isl Hwy 250-248-2625

NEWS FILE PHOTO

Caden Rushton decorates his pig-shaped cookie during Family Day celebrations at the Coombs Fairgrounds last year.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

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Meanwhile, the Regional District of Nanaimo is celebrating family day by offering families a day of free recreational activities. According to a news release issued by the RDN, on Monday, Feb. 9 Ravensong Aquatic Centre and Oceanside Place will offer free swimming and skating for families. Ravensong Aquatic Centre will offer free swimming from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Oceanside Place will offer free skating

from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All three ice surfaces will be available for families to enjoy pond hockey and skating. Meanwhile, Parksville Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell will be on site so families can stop by and enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn with her at Oceanside Place. For more information about RDN recreation programs, services or events contact 250-248-3252 or visit www.rdn.bc.ca/ recreation. — NEWS Staff/Submitted by the RDN

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for his family. He had a very successful career in the forest industry with Simonds Cutting tools as a sales rep and manager. A celebration of life will be held 1pm-4pm Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Eagle Crest Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the SPCA or Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family of Allen Sibbald wishes to thank the Emergency Services of Parksville and Nanaimo and Palliative FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Care Unit where the staff and volunteers can only be described as Angels. CELEBRATION CELEBRATION DEATHSOF LIFE DEATHSOF LIFE

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Allen Harvey Sibbald, aged 79, of Parksville BC, passed away on February 2nd, 2015, peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his wife and 3 children.

(Johns) (nee Wright)

Allen is survived by his wife Jan. 17, 1921 ~ Nov. 10, 2014 of 53 years, Judith Annabelle Sibbald (Cassin), his Joan passed away, Nov.three 10, children, Kevin (Darcie), Graham 2014 in and the Jennifer Nanaimo Hos(Eveline), (Tim); his 5pital. grandchildren: William, She will Ailsa, be lovingly Carter, Adyson by andher Zoe; his remembered sons brother, Bruce (Jane); brothersDavid,JimMurry, in-law (Daphne),William, Michael, sister-in-law (Jack);her his Peter, andWendy Robert, nieces and nephews;Jill andand the daughters-in-law rest of his relatives and friends; and his faithful dog Cathy, her grand-daughCooper. ters-in-law Nicole loving, and hard-working family Allen was a charismatic, man, passion for adventure ensured that sailing Leah,hisher grand-children up and down the coast, skiing, RVâ€™ing, time at Christy, Lake Craig, and Nolan, hera priority greatAnderson andRyan, international travel was grand-children Riley and Archer career and close for his family. He had a very successful in the forest industry with Jan, Simonds Cutting as a sales friends Jeanne, Sherry andtools Gloria. She rep and manager. had many friends who enjoyed her smile she A celebration of life will be held 1pm-4pm Saturso freely gave7,to2015 everyone. day, February at Eagle Crest Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to Family wasdonations her life! the SPCA or Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family of Allen Sibbald wishes thank the of Emergency A memorial service andtocelebration life will Services of 1:30pm Parksvilleonand Nanaimo and Palliative be held at Saturday February 7th in Care Unit where the staff and volunteers can only be St. Edmund Anglican Church, 407 Wembley described as Angels.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Broatch, JoanFAMILY Florence

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ALLEN SIBBALD Joan passed away, Nov. 10, Allen Harvey Sibbald, aged 79, of Parksville BC, 2014 in the Nanaimo Hospassed away on February 2nd, 2015, peacefully in pital. Shesurrounded will be lovingly his sleep, by his wife and 3 children. remembered by byherhissons Allen is survived wife of 53 years, Judith William, Annabelle David, Murry, Sibbald (Cassin), his three Peter, Kevin and (Darcie), Robert,Graham her children, daughters-in-law Jill and (Eveline), and Jennifer (Tim); his 5Cathy, grandchildren: Ailsa, William, her grand-daughCarter, Adyson and Zoe; his ters-in-law Nicole and brother, Bruce (Jane); brothersLeah, her grand-children in-law Jim (Daphne), Michael, sister-in-law Wendy (Jack);and his Nolan, her greatChristy, Craig, Ryan, nieces and nephews; and the grand-children Riley and close rest of his relatives and friends;Archer and his and faithful dog friends Jeanne, Jan, Sherry and Gloria. She Cooper. Allen was a charismatic, hard-working had many friends wholoving, enjoyed her smilefamily she man, his passion adventure ensured that sailing so freely gave toforeveryone.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

COMING EVENTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

6pm - Tuesday March 10, 2015

THREE POWERFUL CAREERS IN ONE EXCITING DIPLOMA. 1. Personal Support Worker 2. Education Assistant 3. Community Mental Health -

Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Avenue

Election of directors, presentation of 2014 financial statements and 2015 budget.

Hands-on professional training. Small class sizes. Three specialized practicum placements. Earn your professional diploma in only 54 weeks.

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GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE (2014)

Funding may be available.

Only property owners and business owners/ operators within Parksvilleâ€™s downtown Business Improvement Area (McMillan St. to McVickers St., Jensen Ave. to the waterfront) have voting privileges.

HOME CARE SUPPORT PROVIDE F/T P/T care in home. Incl housekeeping, personal care, outings & more. Call Barb 250-228-8163

MEDICAL HEALTH

Your Career Starts Here

Call now to receive a free information package

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WE HAVE RETRAINING OPTIONS. You will qualify for a $1500 bursary.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Lawn & Garden

Gardening

250-752-2064 wolskidk2@gmail.com

MAINTENANCE

Call Don at

Tree

Service Tree Removal

LOW COST LAWN MOWING & IRRIGATION

â€˘Grounds maintenance â€˘Hedge & tree pruning â€˘Irrigation repair & install â€˘Irrigation smart system conversion - SAVE 30% OF YOUR WATER TODAY!

TREE SERVICE

ISA Certified Arborists Tree Trimming Tree Removal Clean-up Arborists Reports

FULL INSURANCE

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OFFICE|CIRCULATION ADMIN POSITION The North Island Gazette is seeking an individual with a positive attitude and an ability to multi-task. Computer and strong typing skills are essential as the successful applicant must be quick to learn an industry specific software package.

PETS

ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca

REGISTERED SHIH TZU PUPPIES available to approved homes. Puppies will move to their new homes in late March. They will be registered, have their first shot and identification tattoo. Price $800. 250-468-5600

COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372.

DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

OCEANSIDE LAWN & Garden. Pruning, Hedge trimming & shaping, tree cutting, trimming. Mowing, gutters. Call (250)240-1116. SMALL GARDENS Tidy ups/projects. No job too small. Call John at 250-927-1690

Fencing

Painting

STILL TIME. Pruning, Fruit & Ornamentals. Winter & Spring yard clean-up. Over 25 years exp. Call Ted (250)228-6682.

BLAIRâ€™S FENCING Cedar panels, farm fencing & chain link. Repairs-Installation Residential Commercial

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20 yrs. experience. Free estimates.

1-800-818-0840

250-240-4615 FAST, FRIENDLY, RELIABLE QUALITY WORK AT A FAIR PRICE.

Landscaping

â€˘ Painting

GAZETTE

â€˘ Touch ups

ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

â€˘ Drywall Repairs

The North Island Gazette is seeking a result-oriented individual who enjoys working with people. Sales experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

THOMAS

250.616.8332 (Leave Message) Exterior Maintenance

The winning candidate will have the ability to build relationships with North Island clients and offer superior customer service. They will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and self-motivated. The ability and desire to work in an extremely fast-paced, deadline-driven open office environment with a positive attitude is a must. A car and valid driverâ€™s licence is required.

HEDGE TRIMMING TREE PRUNING YARD CLEANUP

Book now for this yearâ€™s yard-care

FULL LAWN CARE

Lawn Mowing trimming & edging Fertilize - Weed and Feed - Aeration

Wilson Exterior Maintenance >> Window Cleaning >> Driveway Sealing >> Gutter Cleaning >> Hand Wash Siding >> Yard Clean Up Junk Removal

Garden & Flower Beds Weeded

â€œKeeping Your Exteriors Exceptional for 15 Years.â€?

Landscaping & Renovations - QUALITY AT ITS BEST

Kerri Wilson 250-240-1087 Kyle Wilson 250-240-4837

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This is a maternity leave position. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. If you are a person who was born to sell, please forward your resume to: Kathy Oâ€™Reilly-Taylor publisher@northislandgazette.com

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PETS REMEMBERED

GARDENING

Candidates interested in this position should send a covering letter and resume to:

NORTH ISLAND

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CLEANING SERVICES

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Kathy O'Reilly-Taylor, Publisher, Port Hardy Gazette, Box 458 (7305 Market Street), Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 or e-mail: publisher@northislandgazette.com

A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Liven up your space with a splash of colour! A good paint job beautifies & adds character & personality to your home. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Dave, 250-240-2310.

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FREE ESTIMATES

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Falling - Topping Pruning - Shrubs Hedges â€“ Fruit Trees Brush Chipping Stump Grinding

GAZETTE NORTH ISLAND

PAINTING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

250-248-2963

Tree Services

Hi-Rigger

Tree Service

YARD â€˘Hedges â€˘Trimming â€˘Shrub Removal â€˘Sea Soil/Mulch â€˘Gutters Cleaned â€˘Leaf Raking â€˘Haul Away â€˘Odd Jobs

Interested in placing an ad in the SERVICE DIRECTORY Call The News â€˘ 250-905-0012

HELP WANTED

Call George @ 250-594-4407

KIMâ€™S PROFESSIONAL Mobile foot care nurse. Serving Parksville to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970

For further information:

HELP WANTED

Decks, Greenhouses, Arbours & Fencing. No job too small No GST!!

POIRIER PAINTING: BOOK NOW FOR SPRING EXTERIORS Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250-240-3528.

info@parksvillebia.com or 250-248-8079 Just layed off?

â€œCAREâ€? Carpentry, Painting and Home Repair

ANNIE GAUDET Remembered Forever Apr. 20, 2000 - Jan. 29, 2015 Jun. I was so beautiful, much loved and admired. But then one day grew old and tired. I could no longer hear and no longer see. So then my parents carried me. When people say whereâ€™s Annie today my parents will tell them I passed away. But I had a beautiful life.....

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

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)

FUEL/FIREWOOD Wes-Coast Yardbirds 250-752-9444 Landscaping, Gardening, Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry, Hardscapes, Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call

HANDYPERSONS DON the HANDYMAN

No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter

Clean Burn Pellet Fuel Okanagan Pellet Fuel And Animal Bedding

Ph: 250-586-3330 C: 778-441-2963

Chris McLean 250-757-9232

HAULING AND SALVAGE

cfmclean@shaw.ca We Deliver!!

Serving Oceanside since 1977 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com

HAUL AWAY JUNK; big or small loads, garden and construction waste, garage cleanout. Call 250-240-1116. WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY & Snow Removal. Bondable. Call 250-752-1639.

or 1-877-581-3311

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REAL ESTATE

GARAGE SALES

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

Liquidation Warehouse Now Open 10am - 4 pm daily. 1824 Alberni Hwy, Coombs

COOMBS. PRIVATE 1040 sq.ft. 2-bdm suite on acreage. W/D, F/S, D/W. Wi-fi & cable incld. W/S & HP/AC. N/S, sm pet neg. $900./mo + hydro. Avail Mar 15. (250)248-0965.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PARKSVILLE 563 Isl Hwy West (next to Temple Store) Feb 7 (8-1). Fishing gear, model gliders, plans, yarn , 14â€™ gate, tools, household & misc.

BY OWNER- large level building lot for sale on Charlton Dr, Qualicum Bay, quiet, private w/own lovely park area at Nile Creek. Asking $179,000. Call (250)757-9675.

PARKSVILLE: 701 Humphrey Rd. (enter off Clarkson Plc). Sat., Feb. 7, 8-2. Moving sale; household items, tools, etc...

RENTALS

Qualicum- 830 Village Way. Sat (8-2)House items,automotive parts, woodshop material.

QUALICUM BAY LIGHTHOUSE Community Centre 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Sunday, Feb 8, (8-12). Served by the Bowser Elementary PAC a Pancake breakfast & Flea market. Tables $10. Phone 778-424-9900 or info@communityhall.ca Qualicum- Large Porch Sale! 622 Maple St. Sat (8-?)Books, China & lots lots more!

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APARTMENT/CONDO

MOILLIET MANOR 2 brm, second floor Large vinyl patio Clean, quiet, secure Heat/hot water included $1000/mo NS/NP

Call 250-248-9322 HOMES FOR RENT QUALICUM 3-BDRM, 2 bath, W/D, gas F/P. 2 blks to town. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d, pets on approval. $1200/mo. N/S. Avail mid-Feb. or March 1st. (250)248-0412.

OFFICE/RETAIL

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

Retail / Professional Location for Lease

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com

in Qualicum Beach. 865 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road.

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Phone 250 248 6504

REAL ESTATE SHARED ACCOMMODATION BUSINESSES FOR SALE DVD RENTAL business. Selling due to illness. Fully stocked $5500.00 OBO. www.tigressevideorentals.com 250-542-0473

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Looking for more Financial Freedom? 31 suites yields $96,000. net per year. 15% return with new financing OAC. Manager wants to stay to make your ownership easy. Call Bill (604) 230-9392 Prudential Sterling Realty

QUALICUM- bachelor suite w/shared bath only. Incld utils, phone, wi-fi, W/D, rural; need car. $475. (250)594-6611.

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

250-248-7100.

SUITES, LOWER PARKSVILLE CLOSE to town. 1 bdrm, n/s, pets neg. Utilities incl. Refâ€™s required. $800/mo. Call 250-586-7606

SUITES, UPPER

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HILLIERS- 1 BDRM in upper duplex, NS/NP, all appls and hydro inclâ€™d. $900. Avail immediately. Call (250)752-9066.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

RE/MAX First Realty Property Management 101-897 W. Island Hwy, Parksville, B.C. Each office independently owner and operated

Available Rental Properties Bowser House: 3 bdrm, 1Â˝ bath, NS - $1450/mth Suite: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, NP, NS, lower furnished unit - $950/mth 1 bdrm, 1 bath, lower suite, NS, NP - $975/mth Duplex: 3 bdrm, 3 bath, NS - $1250/mth Parksville Condo: 1 bdrm, 1 bath NS NP - $975/mth Qualicum Beach House: 2 bdrm, 1 bath, NS - $950/mth Mobile: 3 bdrm, 1 bath, on own lot, NS - $950/mth Nanoose Bay Condo: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, plus den - $1000/mth 1 bdrm, 1 bath, NS, NP, $1100/mth

For details and pictures visit: www.remax-first-bc.ca or Call 250-248-1071 â€“ 1-888-243-1071 Val or Ron

Community Event Photos On-line The NEWS has hundreds of community photos on Facebook. Robbie Burns Night â€˘ Skating With The Generals New Yearâ€™s Eve â€˘ Polar Bear Swim 2015 Parksville Christmas Lights and a whole lot more! Just visit:

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WORSHIP WITH US Sunday, February 8, 2015 -10:00 am

“MESSY CHURCH” at Knox United Church A family friendly time, full of fun, crafts, food ... and celebration for everyone. Friday, February 6, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Come and join the fun!

CROSSWORD

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No charge, but RSVP appreciated. 250-248-3927

Knox United Church

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Wednesday

Corner of Pym and Humphrey, Parksville

office@kucparksville.ca www.kucparksville.ca

Date Night Live Jazz Duo

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK To submit your activities into our

~ Food & Drink Specials • 6-9pm - in the pub ~

weekly (Thursday) Calendar of Events: events@pqbnews.com fax:250-248-4655 #4-154 Middleton Ave, Parksville

SONS OF GUNS Sat., February 7th • 7-11pm in the pub

ACES ROOFING

ARIES A friend/colleague says something that really worries you. Nothing to worry about, not for you.

LIBRA Important people are watching your work. If they like what they see you will get more jobs in the future.

Serving from Campbell River to Nanaimo & Surrounding Small Islands

TAURUS Keep a clear head and keep away from people who are too easily carried away.

SCORPIO You are in a dynamic mood at the moment and have no intention of pleasing others.

GEMINI You can be pretty

SAGITTARIUS You could

tough when the need arises. Right and might on your side, so use them.

easily overreact & start a fight over something of no real importance.

CANCER Apply your intensity and intelligence to something deserving of your attention.

CAPRICORN You will have

LEO You will be suspicious

AQUARIUS Your mind is

of certain people for no good reason.

so sharp at the moment that nothing escapes its attention.

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ACROSS 1. Glasgow inhabitant 5. Dangerous tidal bore 10. Prevents harm to creatures 14. Upper class 15. Caused an open infection 16. Styptic 17. Am. Nat’l. Standards Inst. 18. Muse of lyric poetry and mime 19. He fiddled 20. Afrikaans 22. Don’t know when yet 23. Mottled cat 24. 1803 USA purchase 27. Engine additive 30. Reciprocal of a sine 31. __ King Cole, musician 32. Time in the central U.S. 35. Insect pupa sheaths 37. Prefix denoting “in a” 38. Okinawa port city 39. Capital of Pais-deCalais ANSWER TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 152310

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11. Commoner 12. Street border 13. Old Xiamen 21. Soul and calypso songs 23. Explosive 25. Put into service 26. Swiss river 27. Territorial division 28. Pulse 29. Hair curling treatments 32. Small group of intriguers 33. Portion 34. Slightly late 36. Taxi 37. Political action committee 38. Grab 40. Between 13 & 19 41. Tai currency 43. Newsman Rather 44. Great school in Mass. 46. Technology school 47. Have a great ambition 49. Groans 50. Fill with high spirits 51. Expressed pleasure 52. Modern London gallery 53. A gelling agent in foods 54. Dilapidation 57. Swine 58. Footwear museum city 59. Respite 61. Creative activity 62. Slight head motion

VIRGO

You may find yourself in a dispute. There is no alternative but to bring your partnership to an end.

great ideas this week. Look for ways to turn those ideas into realities.

PISCES You have important things to accomplish and the clock never stops ticking.

Celebrate

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FREE Swim, 10am - 2pm

Oceanside Place Arena

Ravensong Aquatic Centre Max Capacity: 160

FREE Admission courtesy of & the Province of British Columbia. Oceanside Place Arena Ravensong Aquatic Centre 250-248-3252

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Serving Oceanside and Nanoose for Twenty Years.

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DO YOU HAVE LOCAL SPORTS NEWS? Contact: Tyson Taylor, Sports Reporter Email: sports@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-951-3809

GOLF

Local aiming for long-drive title

Parksville’s Landon Orma has big hopes for the World Long Drive championships this year T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

After finishing in the top five in last year’s qualifier to go to the World Long Drive Championships, Landon Oram is ready to power his way past the qualifier this year and make it to the big one in 2015. Oram, who turns 30 this year, graduated from Ballenas Secondary School in 2003 and grew up in Parksville. He’s been participating in the World Long Drive competition for the last two years and is looking to break through and qualify for the World Championships in 2015. “Last year I really saw what I could do against some good competition,” Oram said. “Seeing how I compared against guys that have made it there and that have been ranked in the world, it really turned a light on for me. So I’m doing what I can to get to that next level and compete at worlds.” To put things in perspective, Oram’s speed on his swing has gone from 120 km/h to the mid–140’s, which is quicker

TYSON TAYLOR PHOTO

After narrowly missing out on qualifying for the World Long Drive Championships last year, Parksville’s Landon Oram is poised to break through in 2015 and showcase his stuff on the world stage.

than two-time PGA Masters champion Bubba Watson and

it’s all been thanks to his training with Dale Nagra, at Body

Works in Parksville. Having been a member at the

gym for the last 10 years, Oram has really started focusing on training revolving around his long drive game. “Since I started competing, the last two years have been directed towards that,” Oram said. “We do a lot of power lifting, squats, deadlifts, Olympic lifting, anything to make those muscles stronger to allow me to hit the ball farther. We’ve been doing yoga too so I can keep up the flexibility.” Since his training, he’s put on anywhere between 60 to 70 yards on his drive, bringing his average up between 370 to 380 yards. His longest drive to date, either in competition or just a normal round of golf, was 396 yards at Fairwinds Golf Course in Nanoose Bay. “It’s been great, he’s helped me out a lot,” Oram said. “To see the results after the training is always a bonus. But the goal is to help me finish in the top two so I can qualify for the world championships.” See QUALIFYING, page A35

VIJHL HOCKEY

Generals take on first place Campbell River T YSON TAYLOR

sports@pqbnews.com

With just six games left in the schedule, the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals will look to get back into the win column before season’s end, building up towards a wild-card playoff game. Saturday night, the Generals will take on the Campbell River Storm at Oceanside Place (puck drop at 7:30 p.m.). The Generals are looking up at the first-place Storm, as is the rest of the VIJHL. The Storm sit in first place overall

with 74 points. ...if you come ready to play though, it’s literally one Travis Flug, a there’s always a chance to game at a time. It doesn’t 20-year-old out of Parksmatter who’s in first place come away with the win. TRAVIS FLUG ville, knows it won’t be and who’s in last place — easy regardless of who if you come ready to play they’re facing, but the there’s always a chance experience of going through everything to come away with the win.” last season with the Generals has preLast weekend, the Generals didn’t pared Flug for being in this position. come ready to play and were on the los“It’s tough being in this spot, we were ing end of a 10-2 game against the Saanhere last year too so it’s tough,” Flug said. ich Braves. “You have to try and keep all of that “There’s no excuses — we should have out of your mind when you get out there been ready for that one,” Flug said.

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“We dug ourselves a hole in the first two periods and that was it. We need to put ourselves in a better position to come out right off the opening face-off. It’s a matter of effort and it all comes down to who wants to put the effort in.” Systems have been an issue at various time for the Generals this season, with the team buying in at certain points to play the way the coaches want them to play, then straying from the game plan and finding themselves scrambling around. See WORKING ON, page A34

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TYSON TAYLOR PHOTO

Teddy Bailey and the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals will look to get back into the win column this Saturday night as they host the Campbell River Storm at Oceanside Place (7:30 p.m.).

VIJHL HOCKEY

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Generals still have a wild card shot at a playoff spot CONTINUED FROM PAGE A33

“Yeah, systems can be a tricky thing for any team,” Flug said. “You need everyone to buy in and really work at doing their part in what is trying to be told to us as a team. When you have guys who aren’t quite there and buying into the systems, it makes it tough on everyone.” With the end of the season on the horizon, the Generals aren’t out of the playoff picture just yet. They know a chance at the playoffs is still a possibility, but according to forward Logan Savard, it’s not something that the team

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should be looking forward to just yet. “We aren’t going to be able to walk into the wild card game,” Savard said. “We can’t expect that at all. We’ve talked about preparing for the last game and we can’t do that as a team. We have games left before we even get there and we need to use these games to break those bad habits to come out and give it our best shot.” Saturday night’s game marks the second to last home game for the Generals this season, as they will wrap up their season at home on February 14 against the Nanaimo Buccaneers.

DISTRICT 69 DARTS

Bristle Bashers hold lead T YSON TAYLOR

sports@pqbnews.com

Don't forget!

is February 14th

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Another week of darts is in the books for the District 69 Darts Association and the Legion 49 Bristle Bashers are still holding on to their lead over the rest of the teams. The Cutting Edge Dragons aren’t too far behind, as just nine wins separate the first and second place teams. The Branch 49 Dart Riders join the Bristle Bashers and Cutting Edge Dragons as the three teams in the league with over 300 wins. For more information on the District 69 Darts association and a look at more statis-

tics, check out their website at www.district69darts.com Team

Wins

Legion 49 Bristle Bashers Cutting Edge Dragons Branch 49 Dart Riders Short Sighted Crew Rocking Horse Oche-holics QF Straight Arrows Legion Arrows Branch 76 Shooters

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GOLF

Qualifying in Alberta Oram is looking for sponsors to help get him to events CONTINUED FROM PAGE A33

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TYSON TAYLOR PHOTO

After narrowly missing out on qualifying for the World Long Drive Championships last year, Parksville’s Landon Oram is poised to break through in 2015 and showcase his stuff on the world stage.

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Parksville Untapped

Junior curling B.C. finals T YSON TAYLOR

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Both Kwalikum and Ballenas Secondary will have a curling team representing their school at the B.C. high school junior curling provincials in Creston from February 18 to 22. Taking place at the Qualicum Curling Club, the KSS boys, consisting of skip Jackson Marshall, third Duncan Gallop, second Ben Meldrum, lead Tyler Weirsma and alternate Alex Hunter, managed to beat out the team from Claremont (Victoria) in a double knock out showdown, punching their ticket to the provincials. The girl’s team from Ballenas (skip Emily Smith, third Lauren McIntosh, second Jada Zimmerman, lead Amanda Litton) wound up

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playing Brooks Secondary School (Powell River) twice as well, after Claremont was knocked out of the tournament after losing two games in a row. Being a double knockout, Brooks got the best of Ballenas in the first meeting but they managed to win the second game, resulting in a third game for a tie-breaker to see who would advance to the provincials. In the tiebreaker, Brooks came out and played very well but Ballenas was up to the challenge and took the match and the spot to the provincials after winning in seven ends. Both teams will get some more practice time in over the next few weeks before heading off to Creston to compete in the B.C. Junior provincial championships. NEXT HOME GAME

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Last year’s qualifying round took place at Pheasant Glen Golf Course, but it won’t be making a return there this year. Oram will now look to qualify in Alberta, starting in June. “It was nice having it in our backyard but I’ll be heading to Alberta to try to qualify,” Oram said. “Last year it turned out that all three of the drivers I had were broken too, not that it’s an excuse but I know what to look for before I head out there this year so I can avoid that.” Oram currently has sponsorship deals in place with his trainer, Nagra, at Body Works and from the Whole Show Restoration, where he works as a project manager. Anyone interested in sponsoring Landon, to assist with gear and tournaments, can reach him at 250-927-0296 or by e-mail at domer56@hotmail. com.

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