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PARKSVILLE’S BUDGET

A taxing debate It’s early days, but one councillor wants a freeze JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

If this week’s initial meeting to debate the City of Parksville’s 2015 budget is any indication, colourful and detailed discussions are ahead. Four of the seven councillors haven’t been through this process for years or never. And one of the veterans has already drawn his line in the sand. As he promised on election night in November, Coun. Al Greir has put council on notice that he will put forward a motion calling for a property tax freeze. The provisional budget in front of council now, which doesn’t have to be sent to to Victoria for approval until May, calls for a 2.5 per cent increase. Each percentage point of taxation equals about $110,000 in revenue in the city’s $17 million budget and about $30/year for an average home in Parksville. “I would hope council would see the benefits of giving taxpayers a break,” Greir said Wednesday night at the end of a 2.5-hour budget session, adding that 30-plus stores and offices in the city sit empty. “You don’t have growth with higher taxes.” Mayor Marc Lefebvre didn’t seem to agree with Greir’s plan. The mayor said experience shows tax freezes “always ended in higher costs down the road.” “One thing I will say about you councillor Greir is you are consistent,” quipped Lefebvre. Much of the proposed tax increase would go to increasing staff in two areas: the hiring of a health and safety officer and a bylaw enforcement officer. See BYLAW OFFICERS, page A9

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Parksville is one of the sexiest cities in Canada. According to an annual poll conducted by PinkCherry, Parksville is the 22nd ranking city in the entire country, measured by the sales of sex toys, adult novelties and lingerie. Our quaint, little city is ninth in B.C. and second on Vancouver Island next to Victoria. The study measures sales per capita for the 2014 year. The results come as no surprise for

Sexessories owner Sheila Abbott, who is expanding her store this summer due to an increasingly high demand for sex toys. “We’re thriving,” she said about business, noting the expansion plans will double the store’s size. Sexessories is the only sex shop in Parksville Qualicum Beach, often deemed the oldest community in Canada. But the elderly population might have a direct correlation with our high volume of sex-related paraphernalia sales. “There’s a new kind of retirement

here,” said Abbott. “And these retirees aren’t looking to play bingo or the accordion … these people are a generation from the 60s — peace, sex and love.” Abbott said her clientele ranges in age from 18 to 90 years old. In the decade Abbott has owned the store, she said she’s noticed a major shift in society’s acceptance of sex. “In the past some physicians attitude (towards getting older and sex) used to be ‘well, you’ve had a good run,’” she explains. See SHADES OF GREY, page A7

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After a three-day search, RCMP and Arrowsmith Search and Rescue (ASAR) personnel stood down Sunday night and are hoping for more clues that will help them locate a missing 58-year-old Errington man. Richard Norman was last seen by family on Friday morning at his home near the Englishman River Provincial Park. ASAR volunteers searched the area Friday night, all day Saturday and all day Sunday. About 30 people were involved in the search each day, said Yelland. “There was no sign of him at all,” ASAR search manager Gord Yelland told The NEWS at noon on Monday. “And we weren’t able to find any RICHARD NORMAN clues. The search has been stood down until we get more information.” Norman described as a Caucasian male, 6-foot-3 with a heavy build. He has very short, buzz-cut white hair, hazel eyes and severe scarring on the left side of his forehead Police said Norman is believed to be on foot and could be anywhere in the wilderness or park land. Police also said he suffers from a brain injury as a result of trauma from a past motor vehicle collision. If you see Norman or have any information, police are asking you to call the Oceanside RCMP detachment immediately at 250-248-6111. • Paul DenHann, 32, was located near Cook Creek Road in Bowser Saturday morning at approximately 10.30 a.m., according to regional district director Bill Veenhof. DenHann, missing since Thursday night, is now recovering in Nanaimo General Hospital but Veenhof said he is “safe” and “physically well.” He said around 50 people helped with search efforts, including community members, Deep Bay Volunteer fire fighters and search and rescue members. — NEWS Staff

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The second annual Wounded Warrior run is coming through the area this weekend with stops at all three Legions. “The whole point is to raise awareness about PTSD and its prevalence in first-response work,” co-founder Allan Kobayashi, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces told The NEWS last year, admitting he battles post-traumatic stress disorder. Kobayashi said he nearly lost his family due to the debilitating mental illness, and he is thankful for the help of PTSD-related programs, pointing out that it can be very lonely and crippling. While they are raising money for PTSD and other programs to help those injured, organiz-

ers say it is just as important to get the message out that there is help available. Co-founder Dan Bodden has said talking about PTSD it is an important and long overdue issue. Six people will run 600 km down Vancouver Island from Port Hardy to Victoria over six days to raise awareness and funds for the national Wounded Warriors non-profit organization which helps Canadian Forces members who have been wounded in service. Starting Feb. 14, the public is invited to meet the runners at stops in each community down the Island, including stops next Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Bowser Legion (9 a.m.), Qualicum Beach Legion (1 p.m.) and Parksville Legion (2 p.m.) with snacks and a chance to talk. The event is open to everyone and the public is encouraged to come out and support participants. For more information or to donate visit: http://woundedwarriorrunbc.com

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MP Lunney calls it ‘a dark day for Canada’ Court finds the current law deprives Canadians of their right to life, liberty and security CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com

In a landmark decision, the country’s top court unanimously ruled Friday that Canadians have the right to die. The Supreme Court of Canada struck down the current legislation banning medically-assisted death, directing Parliament to give more control to patients over how they end their own lives. Specifically, the Court found that the current law deprived Canadians of their right to life, liberty and security. It’s welcome news for Parksville resident Bill Martin, a longtime advocate for the right to die. “I’m pleased,” he told The NEWS Friday morning after the decision was announced.

“I’m quite happy with it (the Supreme a result of a grievous and irremediable Court ruling) and I’m sure, if need be, medical condition.” sometime in the future I might be usIt concluded the ban “infringes the ing some of these services — you never right to life, liberty and security of the know.” person in a manner that is not in accorMartin, 86, suffers from spinal de- dance with the principles of fundamengeneration after a long tal justice.” I’m pleased. Justice was career spent as a heavy The Supreme Court served today, absolutely duty mechanic. suspended its ruling for He told The NEWS one year, giving the fedBILL MARTIN last year he’s been fighteral and provincial goving for the right to medernments and regulatoically-assisted death for ry medical bodies time more than 50 years, deeming Canada’s to draft new legislation around medicalban on it “archaic.” ly-assisted death. Martin said he’s “in the majority” supLate last year, the B.C. Civil Liberties porting the right to die, citing a recent Association (BCCLA) and two B.C. famDeath with Dignity poll that suggests 84 ilies made their death-with-dignity case. per cent of Canadians support the idea of Upon hearing the news, the organization medically-assisted death. issued a release calling the outcome “a “Justice was served today, absolutely,” tremendous victory” for the protection of he said. human rights. The Supreme Court judge found the “This means that seriously and inprohibition against physician assisted curably ill Canadians who are suffering death violates the rights of “competent unbearably will have the choice to seek adults who are suffering intolerably as the assistance of a doctor to have a com-

passionate and peaceful death,” stated the BCCLA release. “Physician-assisted dying will now be recognized for what it is — a medical service.” However, Conservative MP James Lunney, a staunch supporter of his government’s ban on assisted suicide, wasn’t happy with the Court’s ruling. “For my part, I believe it is a dark day for Canada and for the Court,” he said in a news release issued shortly after the decision was made. Admitting it’s an “emotional and divisive issue,” Lunney said the government will “carefully review the ruling and consult widely before responding to the ruling.” In 2010, Lunney voted alongside the majority of parliamentarians opposing change to the present laws. “My own position is informed by a lifetime of study of the wonders of the human body, its function and a career helping people overcome their challenges … My role and raison d’être has always been to help people live well until they die.”

IN THE REGION’S HIGH SCHOOLS

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Eight secondary school teachers in School District 69 (Qualicum) now have the know-how and equipment to train their students how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), thanks to a course provided by the Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation last Thursday. Three representatives from Ballenas Secondary School and five from Kwalikum Secondary School were there. “The goal is to ensure each young person graduated with the knowledge to save a life,” said ACT’s executive director Sandra Clark. “I think it’s important for everyone to have training,” said Ballenas vice principal Kevin McKee. “You never know when it’s going to come in handy.” The new AED training will supplement a similar CPR program implemented in all B.C. secondary schools by the organization a couple years ago. Clark said the addition is in-line with the trend of AEDs being put in more and more public spaces. “It’s a huge step,” she said. According to a news release from ACT, eight in 10 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home or in public. The release also said that the Heart and Stroke Foundation has found that early CPR, combined with early defibrillation, can

increase survival rates for cardiac arrest victims by up to 75 per cent. Larry Stefanek, one of the Ballenas PE and Health teachers who took both ACT training courses, also said that the students will learn more than just how to run an AED and perform CPR; they’ll also learn how to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, control an emergency situation without panicking and find help. Clark said the schools have committed to training every pupil in CPR and AED once, meaning around 300 students are trained each year. The training will be targeted at Grade 10s through their PE class. “They’re at the age where they’re ready to learn,” she said. “They see it as a life skill.” KSS vice principle Don Bold also said that is a “perfect time to get this training” as PE 10 is a mandatory course. In order to provide the program, ACT fundraises through community-specific sponsors, said Clark. For SD 69 (Qualicum), those funding partners are Telus and Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. “Having those two sponsors is huge for us,” said KSS vice principal Bold said. “It’s not an inexpensive program.” Aside from teacher training, each secondary school received four AED training units — which look and act like the

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Information Session – February 19 To learn more about being a firefighter, please consider attending an information session on February 19 from 6-8 pm at the Fire Hall, 160 Jensen Avenue West. This is a chance to drop by the fire hall to ask questions and hear firsthand from officers and members. Deadline for submission of applications is March 6 at 4 pm. More details as well as application forms are available from the Fire Hall and also the department’s website [pvfd.ca].

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The City is now seeking members for the Advisory Design Panel and the Advisory Planning Commission with an application deadline of February 27. Information about these committees and the application process is available on the City’s website.

Coffee with Council Thursday afternoons from 2-4 pm provide an opportunity for residents to join Mayor Lefebvre or another member of Council for a coffee and an informal chat. It’s a relaxed, comfortable forum for residents to meet members of Council and to ask questions, discuss issues and offer suggestions; a chance to say what’s on your mind. Please check the City’s calendar to ensure there are no cancellations.

Brant Wildlife Festival The festival which celebrates nature and the return of the Black Brant geese runs from February 28 to April 26. The 25th anniversary of the Brant Wildlife Festival opens with a gala fundraiser on February 28 at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre and prior to the concert, the public is invited to a free community event in the PCCC lobby from 4 pm with complimentary refreshments, a silent auction and activities.

The Parksville Volunteer Fire Department is seeking enthusiastic men and women to become volunteer firefighters. The Department will begin a new recruit group this spring and is now accepting applications for volunteer firefighters. You need to live in the Parksville fire protection area (ideally within City boundaries), be reasonably fit, available for weekly fire practices, have a good driving record and between the ages of 19 and 60 for regular members. Paid on call firefighters respond to emergencies 365 days a year. You will be trained, you will be challenged and your life will change.

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Public input is an important part of the financial planning process and Council is interested in receiving your comments. The first budget meeting held on February 4 may now be viewed from the City’s website.

The City will implement its annual water main flushing program from February 16 to March 27, an important part of our ongoing maintenance program to ensure the integrity of the water supply system. Flushing will take place mainly between 7 am and 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

The next budget deliberation meeting is set for February 23; here’s how you can contribute to the budget discussion: ◆ Send comments by email to info@parksville.ca by February 18. ◆ Comment through the City’s Facebook page and on Twitter (#pvbudget2015) by February 18. ◆ Attend the second budget meeting on February 23 at 6 pm in the Forum and comment in person. Budget information, the draft 2015-2019 Provisional Financial Plan and other documents may be viewed on the website [Quicklinks/Reports/Financial Plans].

Preauthorized Withdrawal Service (PAWS) The City recently changed the format of the program which allows taxpayers to contribute a fixed monthly payment towards their taxes and/or utilities based on an estimate of future invoice amounts. Referred to as PAWS, the program is used to prepay future tax and/or utility charges and is available to taxpayers when taxes are not being paid through a bank or mortgage company and when there is no outstanding balance. For existing participants making pre-payments to utility accounts, the program now takes payments in April so utility account pre-payments will be spread over 11 months of the year with no payment in June which makes the utility program the same as the property tax payment months. Participants making utility pre-payments will be advised on the next utility notice of their new payment amount to take effect April 15.

During these times, residents can expect some discolouration of water and intermittent drops in water pressure and should keep a fresh supply of drinking water in your refrigerator, check for discolouration of water before doing laundry and should water be discoloured, run an outside tap (after 3:30 pm) until the water runs clear. Please direct questions to 250 248-5412.

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Spring Grant-in-Aid Applications Subject to the provisions of the City’s Grant-in-Aid applications policy, the City may provide financial assistance to community groups and organizations for events that benefit our citizens and visitors. Community non-profit organizations in the arts, cultural, recreational or social services fields are eligible applicants. Deadline is 4 pm, February 27. Information on this program, the policy, application and instructions may be obtained at City Hall or from the website [Mayor and Council/ Grant-in-Aid Applications].

Residential Family Water Rates Large families with five or more immediate family members consisting of parents and dependent children less than 18 years of age may qualify for modified water rates. Application deadline is February 27 at 4 pm. Information and application forms may be obtained from City Hall and from the City’s website [Residents/Utility Billing].

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However, these days Abbott gets many referrals from pharmacists and naturopaths who want to help people continue to have sex as they age. And seniors may be in the best position to have sex. “The kids are out of the house, you have time and you’re still really in love,” said Abbott. She said the store’s best sellers include lubricants and love rings. Moreover, many of Sexessories’ products are made in Canada — the store even carries a line of locally made leather whips and collars. Abbott said they’re made by a “fetish spe-

cialist” in north Qualicum Beach, whose product line, Bound2Please, is one of the leading manufacturers in Western Canada. She said novels like 50 Shades of Grey and shows like Sex and the City have certainly driven up sales and created a dialog around sex. “I think it’s great,” she said. Other British Columbian cities that topped the list are Colwood, Victoria and Terrace, respectively. For more information, or to view the results visit www.pinkcherry.ca/sex-toy-blog/sexfacts/canadas-sexiest-city/.

Work continues on Temple Street The City of Parksville says the contractor for the Temple Street upgrades will begin road reconstruction shortly. The city said through a news release the work includes, but is not limited to: removal of the asphalt roadway surface, excavation and placement of new roadway materials, concrete curb and sidewalk preparation, pouring of concrete, asphalt surface paving and traffic line painting. For safety reasons, the contractor has requested temporary road closures and detours around areas of reconstruction. However, local traffic access will be permitted on Temple

Street for the duration of these works. Anticipated construction dates and road closure/local traffic only dates are: • February 10 to April 3 — Chinook Avenue to Sanderson Road. • February 23 to April 30 — Sanderson Road to Pym Street. • March 10 to May 15 — Foster Drive to Pym. If residents have questions or concerns, the city asks them to contact the engineering department (250-248-5412 or e-mail: PublicWorks@Parksville.ca). — NEWS Staff/City of Parksville

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Director of Administrative Service Debbie Comis made a case for both positions on Wednesday night. Comis and Chief Administrative Officer Fred Manson explained that downloading from senior levels of government has placed a strain on the city’s health and safety committee, basically a group of union and non-union city employees who are doing this work off the corner of their desks. Increased attention — along with more requirements for certification, training and documentation — for issues related to safety and harassment, for example, have increased the work of the committee to the point where the need has been demonstrated for a full-time position, Comis

and Manson explained. the city’s service levels. “It’s becoming over“I say we’re doing very litwhelming for everyone tle to take care of the future,” (on the committee),” said said Oates. “I’m not sure Comis. if a 2.5 per cent increase is Manson what the and Comis I say we’re doing very little city needs also said to operate. to take care of the future there are I’m not inCOUN. KIRK OATES times when terested in the bylaw going backenforcewards (with ment office, now staffed with a tax freeze).” the equivalent of 1.6 people, Only four members of the has 80 open files to pursue. public attended the budget Comis said bylaw officers discussions on Wednesin other, similar-sized mu- day. One of them, former nicipalities consider them- MLA and mayor Paul Reitsselves busy when they have ma, asked the city to have a 15 open files. closer look at what it allows Coun. Kirk Oates sug- retiring non-union staff to gested a 2.5 per cent tax in- claim — and be paid out for crease, once it’s gobbled up — in unused sick leave days. by the creation of these two Reitsma said the Town positions, isn’t enough to of Qualicum Beach and the secure the continuation of Regional District of Nanai-

mo have capped that total to 60 days, while School District 69 is at zero days. Reitsma said Parksville is at 261 days, which he suggested could create a huge payouts that could hurt the city’s financial position in the future. The next budget discussion meeting, which is once again open to the public, is 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at city hall. Residents can also provide their input by e-mail (info@ parksville.ca) and through the city’s Facebook page. On Wednesday, councillors also debated some more fine details related to spending — $2,500 for the North Island Film Commission and $1,000 for the Vancouver Island Tribute Festival — but came to no final decisions.

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his could be an interesting, quote-laden four years at Parksville city council. If rookie Coun. Kirk Oates was trying to elicit a reaction, trying to make headlines, he succeeded last week on a couple of fronts. City council has the power to pass a bylaw that would outlaw future woodstove installations, said Oates, but his colleagues lack the political will. People who want to have woodstoves “can perhaps move to the regional district,” he said. Perfect. Keep it coming, Coun. Oates, the notebook is filling up as fast as the e-mail folder with letters to the editor from people angry that a rookie councillor is telling them how they should heat their homes. And where to go if they don’t like it. Not done there? By all means, carry on. The city should write a letter to the federal Minister responsible for Canada Post in support of its workers and decrying the Conservatives’ axing of a Crown corporation that’s “part of the fabric of the country,” said Oates, loud and proud. Many municipalities have written a similar letter. Not sure how many of the councillors who brought the motion forward in those communities are national representatives for the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which is what Oates does in his day job. Far be it for us to quell the theatre, but perhaps Oates could have had a fellow councillor bring that Canada Post motion to the table in Parksville last week. What’s next from Oates? If the early budget discussions are any indication, he might be calling for a tax increase of more than the 2.5-3 per cent currently being considered. At the other side of the table is Coun. Al Greir, who wants a tax freeze this year, as in zero per cent. As with most things in life, the middle ground is usually the most palatable. And often reached through compromise after debate. Oh, and every homeowner you want to chase out of town, Coun. Oates, represents about $2,500 in tax revenue. If 20 of those flee to the regional district, the city may have to lay off a union employee. — Editorial by John Harding

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“Justice was served today, absolutely.” BILL MARTIN, see story page A5

played before the media cameras by people who favour legalizing pot. Comments like “can’t stop it anyway, so Re: Coun. Kirk Oates’ comments about save the taxpayer the enforcement costs woodstoves in the Feb. 5 edition of The by getting into the business and tax it.” LeNEWS. galization then becomes “it’s all about the What an arrogant man Oates is for a new money.” councillor. Now, we are asked to legalize a gateFirst of all, to question way drug (marijuana) your fellow councillors’ We will continue to see the that young people will bepolitical will because they lives of those young people come enamoured with as do no agree with you and a starter experience and and even pre-teens that then to suggest all peothen seek out the stronger will be trashed so others ple who want woodstoves drugs. can relish their smoking should perhaps move to We will continue to see pleasure the regional district? the lives of those young BRUCE E. HORNIDGE Who does he think he people and even pre-teens is? He was not elected to that will be trashed so othtell people where to live or ers can relish their smokhow to think or how to heat ing pleasure. their homes. Pot activists push the legalize agenda Wood is a cheap, clean, carbon-neutral and many people smile with an almost way to heat your home. The modern wood- laughing support. However, the evil arises stoves burn smokeless and the environ- from the criminals who push their recremental protection agency has new regula- ational drugs onto the innocent for money. tions coming in 2016 to make woodstoves No amount of drug taxation will ever pay even cleaner. for the shattered lives, collateral tragedies I will give Oates the benefit of doubt as from gang wars, rehabilitation of addiction a new councillor, but please before he goes and damages to property or families. honking like a foghorn or smashing like Education is offered as the answer to the a sledge hammer, he should think about problem of marijuana use and drug abuse. people he is affecting. Maybe it is supposed to be. However, it is As an aside, what about preparing for another example of money thrown into the big one? A woodstove will provide heat, “education” to solve a problem. Legalizalight, cooking and a place to boil water. tion of marijuana will have a fearful price So, Coun. Oates, please before you make for some. Am I wrong? BRUCE E. HORNIDGE any more uninformed comments, do your Port Alberni homework.

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While it is convenient to brand the Liberals as pot-smoking supporters of medical marijuana, that position is only a smokescreen by Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government to replace reality with fiction. The Conservative’s approach to marijuana is not serving anyone least of all, our children. The prime minister’s approach has failed to keep marijuana out of the hands of Canadian youth. This not only has harmful health ramifications, but there are obvious safety issues when kids engage with criminals.

We need to replace this failed drug policy with one that makes sense medically, socially and economically. We need to enact laws that strictly regulate and tax the marijuana industry. Protecting our kids and removing the criminal element — that’s the Liberal stand. CARRIE POWELL-DAVIDSON LIBERAL CANDIDATE COURTENAY-ALBERNI RIDING Parksville

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RE: ‘Raven re-submits application for coal mine near Buckley Bay,’ The NEWS, Feb. 3. It’s interesting to note in the article that the Compliance Coal website and Compliance COO Stephen Ellis are continuing to extol the virtues of the Raven Coal Mine and its employment possibilities. Even if you take these Compliance Coal job projections at face value, which I don’t, there are several big hurdles to clear before these job predictions could become a reality. Compliance Coal has to navigate their project through the current environmental assessment process and get the green light from both the federal and provincial governments. Given the considerable headwind of public opposition, an approval certainly isn’t a slam dunk. Since the last Raven Project financial analysis from 2011, world coal prices have plummeted significantly. In some cases these prices reflect nearly a 50 per cent decrease in what was estimated in 2011. One would assume these dramatically decreasing coal prices would significantly affect the Raven Project bottom line as well. Assuming Compliance Coal got the green light from the feds and province, what kind of business case is there to proceed further given the current coal price and it’s price going forward? As the Raven Coal Project is debated it’s important to closely examine the financial viability of the project and to take the employment projections with a grain of salt. JOHN SNYDER Fanny Bay

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Affordable townhouses or maybe an art centre BETTY DEBRUIN Qualicum Beach

Not affordable housing BOB VANDERMEER Qualicum Beach

Maybe more parking, it’s definitely an issue around here ELIZABETH HARFORD Qualicum Beach

It would be nice to have a big, open playground for kids ANGIE ROBERTS Qualicum Beach

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The Qualicum Beach and Parksville Senior’s clubs have joined forces to help raise funds for the Vancouver Island Compassion Dog Society. An antique fashion show and tea on February 15 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre will include models aged 17 to 80. Merlyn Patten who has collected vintage fashions for more than 30 years has been fitting models who will exhibit some of her treasures. Her assistant Claire Ward has been helping iron the 73 outfits that will be highlighted. Tickets for the 2 p.m. show are $20 and can be purchased in Parksville at Bosley’s Pet Store, Cranky Dog Music and the Parksville Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, and in Qualicum Beach at Fresh N Fabulous Flowers and the Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre. Guests who wear a hat to the Valentine’s tea have a chance to win a door prize. Potters at the Train Station Pottery Shop are sharing the love of art with a Sweetheart sale offering 10% off for the month of February. The Arrowsmith Potters Guild has also teamed up with Bradley’s Bistro in Parksville to promote the love of art. Each week day this month, Bradley’s will draw the name of a customer to win a pottery mug created by members of the Guild. Winners can bring their voucher to the Train Station Pottery Shop and choose from a selection of mugs. Bradley’s is located at Suite 102-191 Jensen Ave. Drop by Longevity Medical Aesthetics at 208 First Avenue West in Qualicum Beach with a food bank donation this week and be entered into a draw taking place February 13 for a Jane Iredale lip stick. Dr. Andy Biro and his team will be relocating to Parksville in May. The new location at 155 Jensen Avenue, across from the Parksville Community and Conference Centre is under renovation and in a few weeks the beautiful interior will house pampering rooms for Longevity’s state of the art skin treatments. The team at Longevity will be among the vendors at this year’s What Women Want show March 20 at the PCCC. Dr. Biro will be doing live demos on the stage including Botox injections and cosmetic fillers. An exciting makeover showing the transforming effects of skin rejuvenation will also be revealed at the event. Also moving this year is the Parksville and District Rock and Gem Club. The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Arrowsmith Hall on the Coombs Fair grounds. This summer they hope to be in their permanent home on the property in the old 4-H building. The rockhounds have been getting together since the 1970’s and throughout the year members participate in field trips, shows, workshops, picnics, potlucks, tailgate sales and social events. Veteran member Linda Strand says it is a dream come true to have a permanent home for their hobby which promotes and encourages the study, collecting, cutting, polishing and engraving of gemstones, minerals, rocks and other geological materials. If you are interested in collecting rocks and meeting people who are skilled in lapidary you can join the club for $20 a year.

Richard Botham (left) and Sigrid Kellas (right) co-leaders of the Parksville branch of Taoist Tai Chi presented a cheque to Major Norman Hamelin (middle) of the Salvation Army on January 28. The $1012 will go towards purchasing items for the food bank. Botham says they collect tea money from their members throughout the year and make donations to worthy causes including the local food bank and Oceanside Hospice.

Winni Wiegand (left) looks elegant in a 1950’s ball gown and seal skin muff and wrap. The outfit from the extensive collection of Merlyn Patten (right), Qualicum Beach’s first lady of vintage clothing is just one of 73 that will be modelled on February 15. The fashion show and tea at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre is being held to raise funds for the Vancouver Island Compassion Dog Society. Tickets for the 2 p.m. show are $20.

There is nothing like drinking a hot beverage from your favourite mug. Lori Bradley owner of Bradley’s Bistro in Parksville is spreading some love through the month of February by giving away 19 unique mugs. The works of art were created by members of the Arrowsmith Potters Guild and on each week day of the month, Bradley’s customers will have a chance to win a pottery mug created by members of the Guild.

Love is in the air at Longevity Medical Aesthetics in Qualicum Beach. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the business wants to share some affection. Anyone who comes in to the clinic with a donation for the Salvation Army Food bank will be entered to win a Jane Iredale lipstick. Skin technician Katie Britz says anyone can have beautiful kissable lips and they have all kinds of lip plumpers and lip stains to make your pucker perfect.

2015 should be a rocking year for the Parksville and District Rock and Gem Club now that they are getting a permanent home. The Arrowsmith Agriculture Association has provided the group the old 4-H building on the Coombs fairgrounds and they hope to move in this summer. In the meantime President Sharie Aumair says they are preparing for their show on April 18 and 19 in Courtenay where this jar of gems will be raffled off.

(left to right) FCpl. Michaela Muelleder, Cpl Matthew Matajic and LAC Maggie Kuhn are members of the 893 Beaufort Squadron Air Cadets. The air cadets will be holding a Tag Day February 14 to seek donations from the community to help with funding for their upcoming Fly-In weekend in April. That event will see every cadet have the chance to participate in flight activities with a local pilot and learn aerospace and aviation skills.

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Lindt

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Canadian AA

Sunrise Traditional

Strip Loin Grilling Steak

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

19.81 per kg

PER

99 PER

FAMILY PACK

Olymel

Island Pride

Chicken Wings & Chunkies

Siwin

Potstickers & Gyoza

Gourmet Pure Beef Burgers

600-650gr

454-500gr

Simply Appetizers

Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

1.13kg

500gr

2$ for

Bonus Q-Points

Schneiders

Country Natural Chicken 750gr

10,000

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3000 Tenderflake

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Excludes Emma Bridgewater. Selection may vary by store. Some restrictions apply. Offer in effect until February 15, 2015

Minute Rice

Ready to Serve Cup 125gr

Tas

Kikkoman

400ml

Japanese Style Bread Crumbs, 227gr

Coconut Milk

Panko

Tart Shells 255gr

5000

Earthbound Farm Organic

Organic Frozen Berries

for

300gr

7500 Planters

Peanut Oil

Farkay

2$ for

397gr

Uncle Tom’s

Kikkoman

2kg

Selected, 148-296ml

Long Grain Rice

Noodles

Soy or Teriyaki Sauce Selected, 455ml

Sauce

5000

for

Planters

200gr

7500

Golden Dragon

2$ for

Golden Dragon

750ml

Chocolate Covered Almonds

Sauce

Selected, 455ml

2$ for

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Sunrise Farms

Bone-in Chicken Breast

Whole Roasting Chicken

8.79 per kg

6.59 per kg

PER

Locally Raised BC Poultry Grain Fed Free Run

Mitchell’s

Freybe

Bavarian Smokie Sausage 600gr

Freybe

Ham Kolbassa or Ukrainian Sausage 300gr

Quaker

Quick Oats

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Island Pride

A $3.00 VALUE

FREE

2 2

Quaker

Instant Oatmeal 336gr

Hot Cocoa Mix 8x28gr

400gr

10,000 Twizzlers

Goodies, Twists or Nibs

3500 Mott’s

Mr. & Mrs. T Beverage Mix

Starbucks

Scallops in Bacon

300-504gr

120-125gr

0% Greek Yogourt

Bonus Q-Points

Starbucks Brewed Coffee K-Cups

2.25kg

2$ for

Keurig

4x100gr

500gr

Brats and Italiano Sauages

D’Italiano Baglli 4’s

Organic Kefir or 0% Greek Yogourt

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Johnsonville

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Daystartes Cooked Turkey Slices

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and receive a

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375gr

Lactantia Margarine

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375gr

BUY 1 99

PER

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Premium Centercut Bacon

454ml or 500gr

1lt

5000 Club House

Ceasar Rim Seasoning 180gr

Quaker

Life or Corn Bran Squares Cereal

375-455gr

3000 Betty Crocker

Cupcake Kit 465-527gr

3000 Jello

Cooked Pudding 135-170gr

3000

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25¢ from Becel & Dempster’s Products goes to Quality Foods Community Health Fund This February! Armstrong

Pillsbury

Becel

370-400gr

454gr

Pizza Minis o r Pops

Natural Sliced Cheese 500gr

Faith Farms

Bassili’s Best

Random Cut Cheese

Cheemo

Lasagna

Approx. 400gr

Perogies

907gr

Bush’s Best

Baked Beans

398ml

4$ for

for

Ferrero Rocher

Milk Chocolate Hearts

3 Pack, 40gr

for

Ferrero

Heart, 87gr

for

Kellogg’s

Cereal

Mini-Wheats Cereal

Special K Cereal

Selected, 312-425gr

400gr

Seeds of Change

Certified Organic Rice 240gr

NEW!

for

Olivieri

Toblerone

275-350gr

Rose Sleeve, 2x100gr

Lindt Lindor

Rose Box Chocolates

120gr

Rice

1.6-2kg

Olivieri

for

430-510gr

310-553gr

Lasagna Sheets

360gr

99 Kraft

Shredded or Crumbled Natural Cheese

for

Box Chocolates

SpongeTowels

156gr

Parmesan Cheese

250gr

Olivieri

for

Breyers

6x94-126’s

NEW!

Mott’s Fruitsations

1.82lt

2$ for

Leclerc

Celebration Cookies

Creamery Style Real Ice Cream

3$ Plus Applicable Fees

2$ for

Purex

Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

for

Leclerc

Quattro Cookies

270gr

300gr

1.66lt

Nested Pasta

Multi Facial Tissue

for

100% Nautral Apple Juice

6x110-113gr

350gr

Scotties

Ultra Paper Towels

Apple Month Fruitsations Snack Cup

620ml

Feb. 14 - 22 Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Lindt Lindor

Sauce

Kraft

for

160gr or 275-300ml

3$ Mott’s

Mott’s

300-340gr

Apple Sauce

Olivieri

Swiss Milk Chocolate

Filled Pasta

Uncle Ben’s

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Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

475ml

Fullsheet, 6’s

Collection Chocolates

Premium Chocolate Hearts

Say It With Chocolates, Flowers & Chocolate Flowers! Lindt Lindor

920gr

Lindt Lindor

Chocolates

Kraft

Dressing

for

Kraft

175-295gr

108gr

Green Giant

226-250gr

10 Heart, 100gr

Simply Steam Vegetables

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

600gr

2kg

Folgers

Kellogg’s

Nutri-Grain Bars

Whole Grains or Garden Vegetable Bread

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Dempster’s

Soft Margarine

for

Free Milk

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2$ for

for

Sweet Treats for Your Sweetie!

Guylian

Belgian Chocolate Seahorses

Cadbury

Hershey

Chocolate Bar

Hearts

90-100gr

165gr

168gr

12’s

2$ for

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25¢ from Becel & Dempster’s Products goes to Quality Foods Community Health Fund This February! Armstrong

Pillsbury

Becel

370-400gr

454gr

Pizza Minis o r Pops

Natural Sliced Cheese 500gr

Faith Farms

Bassili’s Best

Random Cut Cheese

Cheemo

Lasagna

Approx. 400gr

Perogies

907gr

Bush’s Best

Baked Beans

398ml

4$ for

for

Ferrero Rocher

Milk Chocolate Hearts

3 Pack, 40gr

for

Ferrero

Heart, 87gr

for

Kellogg’s

Cereal

Mini-Wheats Cereal

Special K Cereal

Selected, 312-425gr

400gr

Seeds of Change

Certified Organic Rice 240gr

NEW!

for

Olivieri

Toblerone

275-350gr

Rose Sleeve, 2x100gr

Lindt Lindor

Rose Box Chocolates

120gr

Rice

1.6-2kg

Olivieri

for

430-510gr

310-553gr

Lasagna Sheets

360gr

99 Kraft

Shredded or Crumbled Natural Cheese

for

Box Chocolates

SpongeTowels

156gr

Parmesan Cheese

250gr

Olivieri

for

Breyers

6x94-126’s

NEW!

Mott’s Fruitsations

1.82lt

2$ for

Leclerc

Celebration Cookies

Creamery Style Real Ice Cream

3$ Plus Applicable Fees

2$ for

Purex

Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

for

Leclerc

Quattro Cookies

270gr

300gr

1.66lt

Nested Pasta

Multi Facial Tissue

for

100% Nautral Apple Juice

6x110-113gr

350gr

Scotties

Ultra Paper Towels

Apple Month Fruitsations Snack Cup

620ml

Feb. 14 - 22 Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Lindt Lindor

Sauce

Kraft

for

160gr or 275-300ml

3$ Mott’s

Mott’s

300-340gr

Apple Sauce

Olivieri

Swiss Milk Chocolate

Filled Pasta

Uncle Ben’s

A Romantic Dinner for Two!

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

475ml

Fullsheet, 6’s

Collection Chocolates

Premium Chocolate Hearts

Say It With Chocolates, Flowers & Chocolate Flowers! Lindt Lindor

920gr

Lindt Lindor

Chocolates

Kraft

Dressing

for

Kraft

175-295gr

108gr

Green Giant

226-250gr

10 Heart, 100gr

Simply Steam Vegetables

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

600gr

2kg

Folgers

Kellogg’s

Nutri-Grain Bars

Whole Grains or Garden Vegetable Bread

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With the Purchase of 3 Kellogg’s Cereal!

Dempster’s

Soft Margarine

for

Free Milk

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2$ for

for

Sweet Treats for Your Sweetie!

Guylian

Belgian Chocolate Seahorses

Cadbury

Hershey

Chocolate Bar

Hearts

90-100gr

165gr

168gr

12’s

2$ for

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Food you’ ll adore at prices you’ ll love Grimm’s

Grimm’s

Classic Oven Roast Ham

per 100gr

Bonus Q-Points Summerfresh

Schneiders

Dips

277gr

5,000 Purex

Liquid Detergent

2.95lt

Liquid Fabric Softener

French

1.47lt

Woolwich Dairy

Goat Brie 165gr

P.E.I.

Aged White Cheddar

per 100gr

Made Fresh In Store

Pastrami

49 per 100gr

7 Layer Dip

Le Roy Brie

Snuggle

per 100gr

Bavarian Blue

Roast or Smoked Turkey Breast

German

Sunrise

Hungarian or Wine Salami or Bagged Summer Sausage

Schneiders

Bavarian or Frech Herb Meatloaf

Family Pack

per 100gr

3 5 1

Available at Select Stores

Fried Rice

Medium

99 per

Medium

100gr

6 50

Medium

per 100gr

9 95

Almond Chicken Chop Suey

9 95

Sweet & Sour Pork

Fabric Softener Sheets

80’s

Mule 20 Team

Borax Nature’s Freshener

Frozen or Previsouly Frozen

Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets

Stuffed Pink Salmon Fillets with Imitation Crab & Shrimp

2kg

per 100gr

99 per 100gr

Fresh Sword Fish

King & Prince

Lobster or Seafood Crab Cakes 4 pack

Fresh Grey Cod Fillets

49 per 100gr

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Food you’ ll adore at prices you’ ll love Italian Buns

Sun Flower & Flax Bread

Selected

2$ for

6 Pack

8” Lemon Meringue Pie

12 Pack

8 Pack

D’Italiano

2$ for

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210gr

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284-400gr

49 Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Chocolate Pretzels 225gr

2$ for

All But Gluten

280-600gr

OneCoffee

R.W. Knudsen

Organic Sultana Rasins 300gr

100% Xylitol 454gr

599

99 Camp

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Chocolate Raisins Dark, 500gr

Pure Maple Syrup

Just Juice

Selected, 946ml

Organically Yours

Xyla

Organic Single Serve Coffee

12’s

¢per

100gr

Organic Cereal

Waffles

Gluten-Free Products

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Selected

6-8’s

Belgian Chocolate Mousse

Squares

Crustini, Sausage or Brizzolio Rolls

600-675gr

Vanilla or Chocolate Cake

Original Cakerie

Bread Double Layer

Bonus Q-Points

8” Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Old Fashioned Donuts

•Chocolate Chip •Oatmeal Raisin •Ranger

250-375ml

99 Plus Applicable Fees

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Food you’ ll adore at prices you’ ll love

NEW APPY SPECIAL!

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Red, Yellow or Orange Peppers 4.39 per kg

PER

EXT LARGRA E

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Fuji Apples 2.18 per kg

Mexican “Premium”

Fresh Green Beans 2.84 per kg

per lb

1.52 per kg

Washington Grown

1.52 per kg

per lb

Mexican “Hot House”

Grape Tomatoes 1 pint basket

2$ for

ORGAN IC OR IC GANIC O RGANIC ORGANIC ORGAN

Snap Top Carrots

Jumbo White or Red Onions

PER

California Fresh

per lb

Endless Love Bouquet

Dozen Red Roses Bouquet

7 DAYS OF SAVINGS Feb. 9-15

MON.

TUES.

WED.

THUR.

FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

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California “Fresh”

Organic Bunched Carrots

per lb

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High school never changes. That is what the drama department at Ballenas Secondary School has discovered while rehearsing GREASE!, the next play to be featured at the Whalebone Theatre. “The stuff that teenagers care about is still the same,” said director and teacher Doug Campbell, listing looks, being cool and staying true to your friends as a few of those things. “Your friends are your world in high school.” According to lead actors Alexandra McCoy and Alexandre Howard, both in Grade 12, that level of friendship definitely exists within the cast “We hang out all the time,” said McCoy, who has taken on the role of Sandy. “We already have such a strong relationship that we don’t have to act that out.” Howard, who plays Danny, added that the chemistry between the students is making the play “pop.” “Knowing I have my friends behind me helps me be more confident in my character,” he said. “It makes it much easier,” agreed McCoy. “We don’t feel like we’re being judged.” JESSICA SKELTON PHOTO Campbell said that it’s in part due to this timeless feel- The T-Birds, the Pink Ladies and all their familiar friends are coming back to Ballenas Secondary School’s ing that the play is so popular and why the Whalebone Whalebone Theatre. Nearly 40 students will bring their homage to GREASE! to life Feb. 18-20 and 25-27. Theatre is once again bringing it to life. Ballenas students first tackled GREASE! in 1999 and said many of the actors are in grades 8-10. dy alongside Zach Stevenson’s Danny in the Whalebone Campbell said he’s “been waiting to get enough people… “This is the biggest cast we’ve had since I’ve been here,” Theatre’s original staging of GREASE!. “It’s wonderful to especially guys” to put it back on stage. said McCoy. be able to give back,” she said. “This program gave me so “It’s just fun,” he said. “The songs, to me, are Campbell also said that this year’s much.” Your friends are some of the best musical scenes there are.” play is not an homage to the stage play. After graduation, Wallace went on to be a professional your world in high “We’re trying to do a really good repro- dancer and worked in musical theatre, mainly in the U.K. He also said that the show is one that appeals school. to all ages. “You want a show that appeals to both duction of the movie,” he said. As such, She now teaches dance occasionally at Parksville’s InnoDOUG CAMPBELL the actors and the audience,” he said. there will be all of the classic elements vative Dance Arts. “Everybody knows it,” agreed Howard, who of the film on stage: graduation car“We’re so lucky to have her here,” said McCoy. said that he grew up with the film and is excited nival, leather and pink satin jackets, a You can take in the friendship, music and dancing of to finally play Danny Zuko. drag race, plenty of hair foils and a dance competition. GREASE! at Ballenas’ Whalebone Theatre Feb. 18-20 and In total, Campbell said there are around 30-40 “total- Helping to bring the latter, and other dance numbers, to 25-27 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door, and Campbell ly committed” students in the production and Campbell life is co-choreographer Kim Wallace, who played San- said people should “get here early.”

Many ways to get your romance on this weekend BRENDA GOUGH NEWS Contributor

Giving red roses or a heart-shaped box of chocolates to someone you love on Valentine’s Day is lovely, but if you want to break with tradition, there are plenty of other options you can both enjoy. You could work the Valentine’s chocolate off by hitting the dance floor in Qualicum Bay. The Maloomba Boogie Band is celebrating love and their 25 year anniversary at the Lighthouse Community Centre Feb. 14.

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C View Restaurant at the Qualicum Beach Inn has come up with a menu that is sure to send cupid into overdrive. It was hard not to blush when restaurant manager Scott De Freitas-Graff described their Lovers’ (of food) aphrodisiac menu. He explained that Executive Chef Shaun Spooner had a few chuckles when he presented his ideas. “Chef was creative with his food choices. He was giggling when he told me what he wanted to do and then I started laughing and I said lets roll with it,” explained De Freitas-Graff who thoroughly did his homework related to foods that are allegedly a turn-on. He said while most of aphrodisiac mythology stems from foods with symbolic colours or shapes, certain foods do contain properties that stimulate pleasure centres in the brain and these types of foods have been incorporated into their Valentine’s menu. Some of the sexy items in the four-course dinner include the Oyster Two Way and a Wasabi Pea Chicken Lollipop with red curry aioli. “Oysters have long been touted as an aphrodisiac and wasabi will get you fired up,” he claimed. Qualicum Beach Inn Manager Jim Gardiner

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It didn’t move far, but Save-OnFoods’ shiny new building feels like a different world. Store manager Bruce Brown said it will be the company’s flagship store in B.C., toting all the “latest and greatest innovations” in the grocery store industry, from energy-efficient refrigeration systems to oven roasted pizza, made on site, of course. Brown gave The NEWS a tour of the new store, where dozens of people were busily setting up displays, stocking shelves and learning the ropes of a new building. “I’ve personally been waiting six years to see this,” Brown said, looking around at the bright new store, neatly lined with aisles perfectly arranged with new products. The store will open to the public on Valentine’s Day. He said the new building, at 42,000 square feet, is 5,000 square feet bigger than the former store. He said it will create more than 50 additional jobs. The space, he said, will help expand their fresh food market. Brown said he’s most excited about the store’s in-house kitchen, which is the first on Vancouver Island for the company. It will offer a specialty salad bar, handcrafted sushi and decadent homemade cakes, among the many other tasty treats the on-site chefs come up with. Meanwhile, the new store has more of a focus on local products — something Brown said is increasingly important to shoppers in this day and age. The new Save-On-Foods even has a rack specifically designated to local products, boasting things like Fireweed honey and Catie’s pickled garlic. And the refrigeration technology is as green as can be. Brown said the fridge system includes motion sensors that light up when people walk towards them, which saves en-

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ergy and keeps food much cooler. ting up the new store, noting absolutely Brown said he’s helped open a lot of nothing from the old store will be carSave-On-Foods stores ried over. in his career,so the cha- We really appreciate all of The old store will shut our customers’ support. os of construction isn’t down Thursday, Feb. 12 We understand it has been at 6 p.m. The new one new to him. a tough few weeks But Parksville’s will open Saturday, Feb. BRUCE BROWN store, he said, has been 14 at 8 a.m. smooth sailing. “We really appreciate all of our customers’ “This one has been pretty good,” he said. “We’re ahead of support,” said Brown. “We understand it has been a tough schedule.” Brown said staff has been busy set- few weeks.”

Brown said the wait has been long, but he’s excited to be part of opening a “fantastic” new store. “We’re excited to open, to serve the community and to continue giving back to the community,” said Brown. Save-On-Foods is located at 826 Island Highway West in Parksville in the Wembley Mall complex. The new store will continue to operate the same hours — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week. For more information, call 250248-8944.

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QF, council provided ideal location (Editor’s note: welcome to this new, monthly feature, Seniors’ Scene. Its aim is to let people of the region know a little more about the Qualiucm Beach Seniors’ Centre and just what happens there. Our thanks to Roy Jones and the centre’s president Judy Southern for their efforts.) The Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Centre, which had its beginnings in 1996, last year celebrated 10 years in its present premises on Memorial Avenue below the Qualicum Foods store. This ideal location was made possible by the cooperation of the town council and the Quality Foods management. For our membership of close to 1,000, we offer a drop-in just for coffee, snacks, and lunch as well as a variety of more than 20 activities including bridge, whist, darts, yoga, line dancing and tai chi. A recent popular addition to the list is Qi Gong (known as Harvard Tai Chi). More programs, such

as ping-pong and shuffle- last year with a wonderboard, may be on the way. ful Christmas Day dinner, Our Travel section is al- we’ve held a Remembrance ways active. Trips are ar- tea and a lively Burns night ranged for shows, casinos, complete with a piper, many shopping and an occasional kilts, and, of course, the hagMystery Tour. We are lucky gis. to have a very dedicated Next will be a Valentine and competent Luncheon and member availthen, in conable to organize junction with your holiday. the Parksville At times we By Roy Jones Seniors’ Centre, offer a series of a Fashion Show speakers who to be held at the address such Qualicum Beach topics as esCivic Centre. tate planning, The intent of downsizing, the board of dihealthy eating, rectors elected and help for by our members care-givers looking after rel- is to try to offer something atives. for everyone. Then there are very popIn doing this, they are recular special events, such as ognizing that seniors can be the Christmas dinner, Rob- anyone between 55 and 95 bie Burns Night, St. Patrick’s (or more!) and need a large party and a summer barbe- number of activities and a cue — all usually sold out. large number of volunteers We aim to hold a special to be available for them in event every month. the activity rooms and in the At sad times the centre is kitchen. And, yes, they are available for a tea in remem- always there. brance of a loved one. Of course, as might be In 2015, after finishing expected, some members

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Elizabeth Louise (Daoust) Cooney November 16, 1924 â€“ January 30, 2015 Our mother, who lived a long and glorious life, has decided to spread her wings and go on her own journey with the angels. She left us peacefully, on her own terms, leaving us sad for ourselves, but happy for her. She had eight children, but she was everyoneâ€™s Mom. They felt it and she owned it. To the grandchildren, she was their Bubba, and she was everyoneâ€™s Bubba. She was the glue in our family and was the reason, no matter how far flung we were, we would gather for hugging and laughing on a regular basis. Mom always had hands of steel and a secret glint in her eyes. She was a gifted artist and a whiz at word games and card games, with a poker face that no one could read. Just ask the â€œPoker Girlsâ€?. Her magic was legendary. You could go to her with a request for any nonmonetary thing you wanted or needed and she would go to work on â€œcreatingâ€? whatever that was. You had to be specific, though. If you wanted snow so that you could go sledding, it could possibly snow until you couldnâ€™t get to the hill. To the staff at Eagle Park, Liz says â€œThanks for sharing your hearts with me.â€? To Yates Funeral Home, your care and concern for us and the way you eased us along this path we needed to travel is deeply appreciated. This amazing woman leaves behind her wit, wisdom and warmth as well as her two sisters in Ontario, her kids, her kidsâ€™ kids and her kidsâ€™ kidsâ€™ kids and also the many, many honorary kids she collected over the years. She loved us all so much and was deeply loved and respected in return. You left us so much, youâ€™ll be with us always.

Samantha Ann Marie Calder May 21, 1996 â€“ February 1, 2015 It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Samantha â€œSamâ€? Ann Marie Calder. Born on May 21, 1996 in Victoria BC, Sam was killed in a car accident on Sunday, February 1, 2015 in Parksville BC. She is survived by her parents David and Carol Calder of Parksville; siblings, Eva-Marie and William; grandparents, Paul and Georgette Brosseau of Parksville, Bill Calder of Victoria, Doreen Morris of Victoria; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and grand cousins. She was predeceased by her step grandfather Doug Morris. Sam has so many friends, there are too many to list, but her parents wish to note that Makayla Seltenrich was thought of as a sister by Sam. Sam graduated from John Barsby School in Nanaimo after attending Ballenas in Parksville for grades nine to eleven. She was a member of NLCC Admiral Yanow Corp (Navy League Cadets) and continued to RCSCC Esquimalt (Sea Cadets) until her education and goal to be an nanny pulled her away just last month. Samantha was always one to help others less fortunate than herself. If you needed help and she knew about it, she would show up on your door with some of the things that you needed. Sam has a heart of gold and will be very sorely missed by everyone she knew and all who knew her. Rest in peace our darling daughter. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Samâ€™s memory by making a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 255 â€“ 2000 Island Highway, Brooks Landing, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W3.

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It was a heartbreaking day for the Castle family when our wonderful loving mother died on October 26, 2014 after a very brief illness. Mom passed away in the Nanaimo General Hospital at the age of 95 years young after just a three day illness. Mom spent the last three years of her life in Qualicum Beach, BC, residing in Long Term care at The Gardens, a wonderful retirement home on Vancouver Island. She lived every day with a positive attitude and was happy living there. She was always so thankful for her care and the great entertainment that was there. Happy Hour on Friday was her favorite where she could have some snacks and a Rye and Coke and listen to live music. Prior to her time in Qualicum Beach, she spent 49 years in Dawson Creek, BC working as a film editor and doing books in her later years. Momâ€™s earlier years as a child and then married were spent in various cities and towns in Manitoba. She was born in MacGregor, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her parents, Winifred and James Merrick, her husband Malcolm Eric Castle in 1977, her daughter-in-law Susan and her son-in-law, Mel. Mom was an only child but has left a legacy to be proud of. Our mother is survived by her seven children, Sharon (Blair) Domoney, Jim (Laurell) Castle, Carol Modien, Mike Castle, Sheila (Owen) Scheck, John (Lori) Castle, Chris (Jeannette) Castle. She was blessed to have 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. Our mother was a wonderful caring person who listened without ever judging and was a friend to all who knew her. She was a happy person with nerves of steel and a calm demeanor. We were so lucky to have had her as a mother and grandmother and to have had a remarkable number of years to enjoy and love her and always feel secure in her love for us. In her lifetime, she maintained a very healthy and happy life. She was always surrounded by the love of her family and friends. â€œAll that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel motherâ€? Heaven gained another angel October 26, 2014. Those who knew her will always miss her. A Celebration of Life/Family gathering will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the home of her daughter, at 612 Hirst Ave, Parksville BC beginning at 2:30 pm. Mom would be so honored to have as many friends and family attend as possible.

April 29th, 1943 â€“ February 2nd, 2015 With broken hearts we said goodbye to Bob, a beloved husband and father, who passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Hospital. He leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Ellie; sons, Mike (Andrea), Larry (Evelyn); grandchildren, Tyrone and Lucas (Chelsea); great-grandchild Leigha; brother, Tom (Marie) and their children Scott and Jaeson. Bob is also survived by his brother-in-laws, Reg Ross (Louise) and Ed Braun (Petra); nieces, Kathy (Vince) Cenerini, Melissa (Tom) Bond; nephews, Mark (Selina) Ross, Kristoffer (Kristiana) Braun and Trevor (Mali) Braun; grandnieces, Danya and Charlize; grandnephew, Wakely; as well as many relatives in Saskatchewan. Bob was born to Jack and Ethel Hoare in Kelvington, Saskatchewan, where he spent his early years growing up on the farm. In his early 20â€™s, he migrated to the lower mainland with his best friend, Reg Ross. Bob and Reg met Ellie and her sister,Louise and the two couples were married and bonded for life. Both couples then moved to Cranbrook where they bought a business together. Bob went on to own and manage a real estate company as well as other businesses. He always said he loved every minute of it. As Bobâ€™s health started to decline, he and Ellie moved back to the mainland, where he worked as a resident manager. They retired to Qualicum Beach in 2006, joining Reg and Louise and always felt so lucky to be here even though he called it â€œThe Rockâ€?. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff in ICU at NRGH for their compassionate care. Special thanks to Mike Massey who has a special place in our hearts. As you said, we will meet again at Heavenâ€™s Door. He was a fighter. He fought so bravely. We didnâ€™t want to lose you. But we had to let you go. Cremation has taken place at Yates Funeral Services & Crematorium. A private family memorial will be held at a later time. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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Passed away on January 22nd, 2015 at the Eagle Park Health Care Facility in Qualicum Beach, BC. Pre-deceased by her father Raymond Archibald Smith, her mother Minnie "Pam" Louis Smith (nee Spackman), three sisters - Doris Mary Grenier Smith, Vera Keating and Dorothy Bennett as well as her former husband - James Hay Cuthill. Loving mother and grandmother, she leaves behind Daphne (Robert), Bryan (Marion), James (Diane), Camille, Heather, and Tiare (Dave). Margaret was born in Burnaby BC, 2nd August 1921 and baptized 11th September of the same at All Saints Church, Alta Vista. She attended Nelson Avenue Public School and Burnaby South High School. In 1943 she married Jim Cuthill and in 1949 they moved to Montreal where their five children were born and raised. In 1972 Margaret returned to the west coast where she worked in the City of Vancouver Engineering Department until retiring in 1986. Margaret will be lovingly remembered for being passionate about her gardens, antiques and classical music, as well as for her strong independence as evidenced by her living in her own Parksville home until the age of 90. If one were to have asked Margaret what she thought about her current standing she would have directed you to "The Rose Beyond the Wall", one of her favourite poems. No service by request. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, BC in the spring of 2015.

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January 6, 1956 - January 28, 2015 Cec passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife Kathryn after a courageous battle with cancer.Â Predeceased by his sister, Linda; mother, Fern Gorrell; father, Cliff Morrison and stepmother, Dorothy. Cecâ€™s career spanned many years and millions of miles on the open road.Â He was proud of the time he spent driving a bus for Greyhound and BC Transit in Victoria. His real joy came when he started working at Totran Transportation of Calgary travelling down the highway doing over-size heavy haul. He met some wonderful people at Totran and on the road and he was over the moon when his wife Â Kat joined him for some of the trips. (someone to keep his truck organized and clean!). Cec had a love of model trains and his neighbours in Cobble Hill were entertained by the model railway he spent many hours building around his yard.Â He was a great cook who loved to entertain. Everyone will miss his great sense of humour. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Kathryn; step-sons, Colin Oâ€™Connor of Calgary; Cass Oâ€™Connor of Duncan; father-in-law, Bill Dunham of Parksville; Blair and Carol Polden of Victoria; nephew, Justin Smith of Halifax, nieces, Cheryl and Tammy of Thunder Bay; cousin, Carol (Brian) Wilford; good friends, LindyLee (Brooks) Matthews-Randle, and many other very good friends. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Cecâ€™s Life will be held at a later date.Â

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November 18, 1938 â€“ January 30, 2015 William Alexander (Bill) Stewart of Parksville BC passed away on January 30, 2015 after a lengthy struggle with cancer. Born and educated in Edmonton AB, he is survived by his loving wife, Alison, daughter Jill, son Alan (Paola), six grandchildren and four siblings. His career in public and post secondary education was highlighted by 23 years at Simon Fraser University where his work with students enriched their lives and his. A joyful â€˜Celebration of Lifeâ€™ was held at Knox Church in Parksville on October 22. (youtube. com Bill Stewart A Celebration). His love of life and positive attitude made him a friend to many. If desired, donations in his memory may be made to Crohns and Colitis Canada, 60 St. Clair Ave E., Suite 600, Toronto, ON M4T 1N5.

Vivian Lois Doucette 1932 - 2015 Vivian Lois Doucette (nee Cooley), born March 3, 1932 passed away peacefully on January 30, 2015 surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her husband Percy Ernest Doucette and is survived by her five children, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Vivian was born in Estevan, SK and moved to Port Alberni with her family in her early years where she met and married Percy and they soon began their legacy - their family, as it is really family and friends that Vivian lived for. She was an extremely vibrant woman who loved nothing more than helping all and enjoying laughter. She was an incredible mother, grandmother, great grandmother, but most of all, a great friend. We are thankful for the staff at Pleasant Valley Manor and especially thankful for those staff that truly made an effort to make her last few years as good as possible. She will be missed by all that knew her. To keep her memory alive, remember a story that makes you laugh or smile. She would like that. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to

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Notice is hereby given to all members that the monthly meeting of the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:30 PM at the Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs. Notice is also hereby given to all members that a SPECIAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 8:30 PM at the Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs, to approve minor amendments to the Bylaws of the Association. New members welcome. 250-248-4458

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Sports &Rec

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PARKSVILLE BASEBALL

Returning Royals ready for action Local B.C. Premier Baseball League team is going strong heading into pre-season work T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

It might not look like it, but baseball season is right around the corner — and the Quality Foods Parksville Royals will have a lot of returning players. Having these veterans, according to head coach Dave Wallace, is great on two counts. The first, giving his players the advantage of having a season in the B.C. Premier Baseball League under their belt; and two, the fact that they’re able to consistently recruit and attract players locally. “It’s been really great to see these last few years,” Wallace said. “The numbers we’ve had out at our winter ball has been excellent. There’s about 35-40 kids out there between the bantam and midget levels. So that speaks volumes to the minor leagues around here, Oceanside Baseball here in town and over in Port Alberni, up in Comox and Courtenay and even in Campbell River.” Wallace, who will be entering his 21st season with the Royals, is looking forward to getting

TYSON TAYLOR PHOTO

Baseball season is right around the corner and the Quality Foods Parksville Royals are holding their annual winter ball training. The season begins in April.

back out there and enjoying another season of baseball. The Royals are in their third week of winter ball and will run until March 1 at Arbutus Meadows in Nanoose Bay. Once the weather is favourable, the Royals will head outside and will start their

season in April. “It’s always exciting,” Wallace said. “It’s been the same for me every year, because each year it’s a new group of kids and each year they’re just as excited to come out and have some fun on the diamond. For me, that’s

what it’s all about, seeing the excitement they have for the game and they get from playing. It makes it that much more enjoyable for myself as a coach to see that and be a part of it all.” The Royals season didn’t go according to plan but Wallace

is optimistic, especially with the amount of returning players from last season’s team. “I think it’ll be a better season overall for us,” Wallace said. “Last year we had a bit of a tough time, but I think that the experience, along with another good off-season of training for these kids, will go a long way for them this year. I’m expecting to see a lot of them coming back stronger, faster and smarter this season and I think we’re going to be challenging for a playoff spot this year.” It’s an exciting outlook for the Royals, as the number of local players hoping to play in the BCPBL is growing to the point that there have been players who’ve gone to Nanaimo in hopes of catching on there. “It just speaks volumes of what’s going on with the leagues around here,” Wallace said. “When you have good numbers of kids coming out and playing, good things happen. It’s just great to see that number of kids and we’re very happy that we’ve got a lot of kids interested in playing at this level.”

KWALIKUM SPORTS

Kondors basketball team goes for league title T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

With the end of the season in sight, the Kwalikum Kondors senior boys basketball team took care of the Wellington Wildcats last Wednesday night in a tune– up for their final league game against the Barsby Bulldogs this Thursday. Taking on the AAA Wildcats (Nanaimo) in an exhibition game, the Kondors were able to hold their own against the

number three-ranked AAA team on Vancouver Island, jumping out to a 12-2 lead early in the first quarter and never looking back. The Kondors would go on to win by a score of 53-44. “It was a good game for us against a good team,” head coach Butch Gayton said. “It’s nice to see that we were able to force them to get out of playing man to man defense against us and move to a zone defense, that means we’re doing a

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.

lot of good things when that has to happen for a team and that’s what we want to see.” The Kondors have two league games this week, tonight (Tuesday) at Woodlands (Nanaimo) and then on Thursday against the Barsby Bulldogs at home. It’s been a good year for the Kondors overall and they will be looking to close in and win their second straight league title on Thursday night.

“It’s been a good year for us all together,” Gayton said. “We’ve found a few things that we could improve and being able to work on that has helped us out greatly. The nice thing about it all is that we feel we haven’t quite reached our full potential just yet as a team. Heading in to the playoffs, we’re hoping to be at that point and firing on all cylinders at the most important time of the season.” See CONFIDENCE, page A35

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 69 (QUALICUM)

JOIN THE CONVERSATION! The Board of Education of School District 69 has scheduled a series of conversations “Towards a Future for Schools” (TAFFS) on the second Thursday of each month in the Library at Winchelsea Place (140 Renz Road, Parksville) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This provides a regular opportunity for the Board and Senior Staff to engage with interested parties in focused conversation on topics relating to the future of education in our community. The next TAFFS is on Thursday, February 12, and the topic of discussion will be the 2015/16 Preliminary Operating Budget.

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Confidence will help CONTINUED FROM PAGE A34

Having been ranked in the top 10 in the province at one point in the season, the Kwalikum Secondary Kondors have been knocking on the door of those rankings all season long at the AA level. “These guys have been working hard all season,” Gayton said. “They’ve come a long way from last year, with our group of Grade 12’s having been in Grade 11 last year and learning what they did.” “It’s the same for our Grade 11’s this year, they get to see what senior basketball is all about and they get to learn a few things from the Grade 12’s. We’re a team that’s worked hard and played consistent for the majority of our season and we’re confident that we can keep that up.” The confidence will play a big part in being able to get past the North Islands for the Kondors, who have played well against their league this season and will look for more of the same come playoff time. “We’re starting to feel a lot more confident in what we’re doing,” Gayton said. “These guys weren’t feeling that way earlier on in the season, having to go through some tough times as a team. But they’ve come a long way and now they feel like they can really make some noise come playoff time.”

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Ryan Becker and the Kwalikum Kondors will be looking to clinch their second straight league title this Thursday night as they take on the Barsby Bulldogs (Nanaimo) at “The Nest” in Qualicum Beach.

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