Issuu

TUESDAY MARCH 10, 2015

Black Press C O M M U N I T Y

N E W S

www.pqbnews.com

M E D I A

BCYCNA

Silver 2013 General Excellence

DRUMMING WITH HER FEET

NOT JUST FOR SAILORS & BIKERS

Dynamic duo displays some serious dexterity

Our weekly business feature provides a look at a new tattoo biz in Parksville

A25

A21

WOMEN’S DAY FORUM

A question of poverty Federal candidates push for more support, housing JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

Issues facing women in this country are, or should be, important to men too, federal election candidates told a standing-room-only crowd in Parksville on Sunday, International Women’s Day. Candidates from three parties agreed the federal government needs to do more to address issues related to poverty and housing if women are going to reach a more equal footing with men in relation to education, income and influence. “I don’t think the issues that are important to women aren’t important to men,” said Liberal candidate Carrie Powell-Davidson. “Sadly, we still have so far to go.” The forum was organized by the ParksvilleQualicum branch of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW). It attracted about 150 people to the Garry Oaks room of the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. Powell-Davison, Gord Johns (NDP) and Glenn Sollitt (Green Party) attended and gave answers to three questions they received in advance from the CFUQ and a handful from the audience. Conservative candidate and government whip John Duncan did not attend — he let organizers know previously that he generally flies back to Ottawa on Sunday afternoons. “Full disclosure, I’m not a woman,” Sollitt said to open his first response, which prompted laughter in the crowd. He said he understood some might just see “another middle-aged white man up here to talk about women’s issues” so he said he asked woman of all ages and economic backgrounds for their views before coming to the forum on Sunday. See NDP PROPOSES, page A5

JOHN HARDING PHOTO

Fishermen and their boats crowded the waters just outside Parksville Bay in the past week during the herring roe fishery opening. Our thanks to Nanoose Bay resident Andy Lankester for taking us out on his boat to get some photos.

ANNUAL HERRING SPAWN

Debate continues on quotas CANDACE WU

news@pqbnews.com

The Pacific herring — small, silvery energy-rich fish that band together in a theatrical spawn once a year — have come and gone. But they’ve left an oasis of unanswered questions behind. While the Pacific herring are one of the most abundant fish in B.C.’s coastal waters, many communities have suffered a decrease in stock suspected

from overfishing. The main controversies lay on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, around Haida Gwaii and on the central coast where First Nations and various scientists fear the herring are in a fragile state despite the federal government’s decision to reopen herring fisheries. Though herring stocks are struggling to recover in neighbouring waters, here in Parksville Qualicum

Beach we’re seeing record highs. VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station manager Brian Kingzett estimated there were more than 70,000 tonnes of herring in the Strait of Georgia last week—many of which were less than five kilometers from the station. “It’s a great number, it’s really high,” said Kingzett. See CALLING, page A4 Also see PHOTO FEATURE, page A12

BATHROOM SAFETY PRODUCTS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Locally Owned for over 30 Years, Proudly Canadian! WE DELIVER • MON-FRI 8-6, SAT 9-5:30, SUN 10-5

720 MEMORIAL AVE. QUALICUM BEACH 250-752-3011

ALL IN-STOCK AQUASENSE

OFF

UNTIL MARCH 20TH

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

o n t $ h a g i v l i t n o gs p • Premium Bucket Seats • 2.4L Tigershark 4 cyl. • 9 Speed Auto • Bluetooth

0 Down $148 Bi-Weekly Tax Included!! $

2015 Chrysler 200 2015 RAM 1500 QUAD 4x4

• Hemi Power • SXT Appearance Group • Trailer Hitch • Automatic LT13809

2015 JEEP WRANGLER 4x4

• Willy’s Edition • Trailer Tow • Power Group • Alpine Audio

0 Down $188 Bi-Weekly Tax Included!! $

28,999

J13785

2015 DODGE JOURNEY SE

JR13890

19,999

32,999

0 Down $137 Bi-Weekly Tax Included!!

0 Down $146 Bi-Weekly Tax Included!!

17,690

• Heated Seats • GPS Navigation • Backup Camera • Bluetooth

36,995

LT13015 $

0 Down $235 Bi-Weekly Tax Included!!

2015 PROMASTER CITY

• 2.4L DOHC I-4 • 6spd. Auto • Sirius Satellite • A/C

22,500

J13871

0 Down $116 Bi-Weekly Tax Included!! $

2014 PROMASTER VAN

2015 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT 4x4

0 Down $211 Bi-Weekly Tax Included!!

20,895

• Heated Seats • Heated Wheel • Backup Camera • 3.2L V6 • 9spd Auto

D13799

MV13545

2014 JEEP CHEROKEE NORTH

J13429

• Sport Buckets • 2.0L 16v DOHC I-4 • Alfa Romeo Inspired

• 7 Passenger • Rear Stow N’ Go • Satellite Radio • Cross Rails

0 Down $130 Bi-Weekly Tax Included!!

0 Down $220 Bi-Weekly Tax Included!! $

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE

• Hatchback Versatility • 4cyl. Economy • Loads of Extras

L13721

2015 DODGE DART

34,535

22,807

• Cargo Partition • 2.4L Tigershark • 9 spd. Auto • Bluetooth • Cruise

30,995

LT13876 $

0 Down $199 Bi-Weekly Tax Included!!

Dealer may charge administrative or other fees depending on the services provided to the customers. Payments include taxes, all fees, 0 down 96 months at 3.49%. *Net of Rebate.

Dealer #6332

Bruce Alexander

ISLAND HIGHWAY AT SHELLY ROAD

250-248-3281

“Like” us on Facebook

Ken Dunsire

Kevin Logeman Bob Bourgeault Trevor Liddicoat

Bert Frost

Daniel Bortoley Amber Macarthy

Exceptional People • Exceptional Products • Exceptional Service •

parksvillechrysler.com

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Page Three

www.pqbnews.com

The PQB NeWS Team: John, Candace, Jessica & Auren e-mail: editor@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-905-0019

stArtInG Point

Gaming grants spread $51K in this region

Seven local organizations are sharing more than $51,000 through the latest round of provincial gaming grants to support the delivery of programs that benefit local residents and families in Oceanside communities, according to a provincial government news release. “These wonderful organizations make life better for everyone in our community, particularly children and families,” said ParkvilleQualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell. “Gaming grants support the valuable work being done by local non-profit groups and their volunteers.” The seven local organizations receiving funds through this round of gaming grants are: Air Cadet League of Canada, 893 Beaufort Squadron Sponsoring Committee ($2,100); Navy League of Canada: Oceanside Branch ($3,800); Oceanside Building Learning Together Society ($15,000); Parksville Lions Club ($15,500); Parksville Qualicum 4-H District Council ($6,600); Scouts Canada: 1st Parksville Group ($5,100); Sunrise Preschool Association ($7,000). — NEWS Staff/B.C. government news release

Readers continue to send us great photos

That fantastic photo of a sea lion having a herring snack on our front page Thursday was shot by Tony Markle of Parksville. We were scrambling to confirm it was Markle just before deadline last week, but decided to publish the image without a photo credit. Our thanks to Markle for sharing his great work with our readers. You can see more photos of the herring spawn today on page A1, A4 (another great shot from a reader) and a photo page, A12. — NEWS Staff

InsIdE Arts & Entertainment . . A22 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A27 Arthur Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 wHAt’s onlInE?

Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A29-A31

www.pqbnews.com Get the full story. Watch for these icons in our regular articles, then go to www.pqbnews.com for extended content. ONliNE www.pqbnews.com

Add your COMMENTS at www.pqbnews.com

Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ParksvilleNews and Facebook: www.facebook.com/PQBNews How to rEACH us: General: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phone 250-248-4341; Fax 250-248-4655 Publisher: Peter McCully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . publisher@pqbnews .com Editor: John Harding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250-905-0019 - editor@pqbnews .com Advertising: Brenda Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250-905-0013 - bboyd@pqbnews .com Production: Peggy Sidbeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-905-0016 - team@pqbnews .com Circulation: Laurie Fairbanks . . . . . . . .250-905-0017 - circulation@pqbnews .com Classified display: Pauline Stead . . . . . . . .250-905-0012 - office@pqbnews .com Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . events@pqbnews .com

Every Day is

a Bra Day Tom by Marie Jo

www.closetoyou.ca

174 CORFIELD STREET CORFIELD PLAZA PARKSVILLE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

250-248-3781

Your favourite newspaper at the click of a mouse ...

www.pqbnews.com

#4-154 Middleton Avenue, PO Box 1180, Parksville, BC V9P 2H2

BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO

WOMEN’S DAY AT KICKSTART: From left, Kait Burgan, Beth Alden and Kerri Isham were among the speakers at Kickstart Fitness on Friday, an event celebrating International Women’s Day. Burgan of Shaw TV was the MC for the event that included an update from sexual health educator Isham and a message on self defence and overcoming fear from Alden, Kickstart Fitness owner.

DEEP BAY DEVELOPMENT

Project still a possiblity CandaCe Wu

news@pqbnews.com

A development proposal to see Deep Bay diversify is still on the table, according to the president of Baynes Sound Investment (BSI). “We own the land and we don’t want to farm on it,” Amar Bains told The NEWS Friday morning. Baines said he’d like to see the development application move forward sooner than later. “If it was up to us we’d have started development a few years ago,” he said. BSI is best known in the region for a failed development proposal that would have changed the quaint Deep Bay community

dramatically, suggesting at one time the addition of 200 single-family homes, a 292-unit RV park, retail/commercial space and 40 hectares of park space. The project was unanimously voted down by RDN board members in October 2013 as the proposal required significant changes to the official community plan (OCP) and regional growth strategy (RGS). But this year, area director Bill Veenhof, who represents Deep Bay and Bowser, said he’s called for an OCP review — opening the door for change.

Read the full story online at www.pqbnews.com

Downtown association’s AGM is tonight The Parksville Downtown Business Association (PDBA) is having its annual general meeting tonight at the community and conference centre on Jensen Avenue. The association’s notice said the meeting will include an election of directors, a presentation of 2014 financial statements and the 2015 budget. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. According to the PDBA’s notice, “only property owners and business owners/operators within Parksville’s downtown Business Improvement Area (McMillan Street to McVickers

Street, Jensen Avenue to the waterfront) have voting privileges.” The PDBA was in the news late last year when people saying they represented Craig Street businesses appeared before city council, unhappy with what they said was the lack of attention their street was getting from the PDBA. Parksville businesses within the boundary of the BIA pay additional taxes to fund the PDBA. Approximately $150,000 is raised this way to fund the association. — NEWS Staff

“We want to make you smile!” New PatieNts always welcome. oPeN some eveNiNgs. Dr. Chris Gill

www.bayviewdentalclinic.com bayviewdental@shaw.ca

Dr. Vic Kooner

At Bayview Dental we deliver the highest quality family dentistry and offer a full range of general dental and cosmetic procedures.

Phone for an appointment today!

250-752-6968

202 - 661 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Ray Rhyasen is a happy addition to the Bluenose Motor Team. Ray decided on the Bluenose Motor Company due to its excellent reputation and staff. With over 30 years of automotive sales experience in a variety of roles, Ray will ensure your shopping experience is pleasurable. Call Ray at the Dealership (250) 951-9957 or on his cell (250) 739-2590 for an excellent car buying experience.

IMPOR T

ITY. LOCAL INTEGRITY. ED QUAL

Auto Sales

690 East Island Hwy., Parksville 250-951-9957 DL #27153

Check Out Our Vehicle Lineup Online at bluenosemotor.com

For Trusted Financial Advice Partner with an Investment Advisor who offers quality investment planning that is clear and relevant to you and your family. LARRY TRUSH PHOTO

Todd Sjogren Investment Advisor #1 – 220 West Island Highway Parksville, BC V9P 2P3

Tel: 250-248-2489 Toll-free: 1-800-330-1644 todd.sjogren@nbpcd.com toddsjogren.ca

We have been receiving some great photos from readers who are using their cameras to document this year’s herring run. We offer our thanks to all who have sent us their images. The photo above is one of the better ones we have received. It’s of an eagle eating a herring in Parksville on Friday and was taken by Parksville resident Larry Trush.

Calling for quota caution ® BMO “(M-bar roundel symbol)” is a registered trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under license. ® “Nesbitt Burns” is a registered trade-mark of BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Montreal. If you are already a client of BMO Nesbitt Burns, please contact your Investment Advisor for more information.

Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund and Member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

Your favourite newspaper at the click of a mouse...

www.pqbnews.com

French Creek Seafood

1097 Lee Rd. Parksville Store: 250-248-2888

Located in French Creek Harbour

The Seafood is so FRESH, the ocean hasn’t missed it yet!

Halibut Fillets $17.95/lb

$ 95

/100g

Sockeye Salmon Fillets $ 19 $9.95/lb

/100g

Side Stripe Shrimp $ 29 $14.95/lb

/100g

BRING THIS COUPON IN TO GET 5% OFF YOUR PURCHASE THIS WEEK. (Please present coupon before ordering) Specials valid from Mar. 10 - Mar. 16, 2015 • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

CHECK OUT OUR WEB PAGE: www.frenchcreek.ca

See our FACEBOOK PAGE for further Specials and News!

Hours

9-6 Mon-Sat; 9-5:30 Sunday

WEEKLY SPECIALS!

continued fROm PAge A1

“Stocks are healthy in the Strait of Georgia.” Hay said the herring like protected water at And because numbers have been steadily a certain temperature, but other than that, it’s increasing, the Department of Fisheries and unclear why herring gravitate to certain spots. Oceans (DFO) issued a higher quota than last “If you change those qualities, the herring year, allowing seines to collect 15,440 tonnes of might not stay there and you don’t want to mess herring and gill nets 13,975 tonnes. with the most important spawning areas,” he That has some people worried. said. “Once you destroy a herring spawn area “For a species that’s just coming back, being you might never get it back.” conservative should be a rule of thumb,” GeorKingzett called the herring spawn “the greatgia Strait Alliance executive director Christi- est natural phenomena of this region.” anne Wilhelmson told The NEWS. He explained that every year around this Wilhelmson said the government should in- time, though nobody knows exactly when or vest more in science and listen to people who where, schools of herring will come back in have been watching the Pacific herring for de- from offshore. cades. “Once schools are ripe, some phenomenal trigger “The government likes a I like to call it the marine version of the cherry causes them to simultaneously good news story and being blossom festival — it’s a spawn — that’s what is turning able to show economic success from fishing and selling her- true sign that spring is here the water that milky colour,” BRiAn KinGZett he said. “The males are basiring is a good news story, but cally dousing all the eggs with short term news stories aren’t sperm.” good for the Georgia Strait,” Kingzett said the spawn will discolour the she said. “Caution is what’s warranted.” Doug Hay, a retired DFO scientist who spent entire coastline. Alongside the fish, fowl and mammals who a majority of his career working with herring, said the spawn has seen a great deal of change. come in to feast on the herring, commercial “Back in the 1950s the quotas were enor- fishing fleets are eager to fill their quotas. Primous, fisheries were taking in excess of 200,000 marily, fishermen are after herring eggs — roe tonnes of herring. Now the quota is almost one- — which are exported in masses to Japan where tenth of that,” said Hay. “It’s much more con- they are considered a delicacy and often found in sushi. servative.” “They only take the roe,” Kingzett said, noting While he admits most of the controversy around the herring spawn isn’t associated with it’s one of the criticisms the fishery faces. He said the Georgia Strait right now, he’s “particular- the males and the empty bodies of the females ly concerned about the wellbeing of herring are often used in fish meal or animal feed. Because of their abundance, the herring are spawning areas.” In the last 20 years, Hay said he’s noticed a a cornerstone in the marine food web providing nourishment for wildlife, and historically, shift in the locations of the spawn. “The herring spawn has tended to con- sustaining coastal First Nations for thousands centrate on the east side of Vancouver Island, of years. “The cool thing to me is winter salmon come mainly between Ladysmith and Comox and it has diminished south of there,” he said. “We’re in for this, thousands of sea lions, migratory sea birds base their migration on following the hernot sure why it moves but it has.” Hay said the Lambert Channel between ring which starts in California and goes to AlasDenman and Hornby Island is one of the “most ka — the silver wave,” said Kingzett. “I like to call it the marine version of the important herring spawn areas” in the province and he fears aquaculture developments may cherry blossom festival — it’s a true sign that spring is here.” threaten it.

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

www.pqbnews.com

marCH BreaK aHeaD

Activites and camps galore No reason to be inactive during the two weeks off school JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

School will let out for Spring Break on March 13, but that doesn’t have to be the start of two weeks of boredom. There are plenty of activities and day camps available in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area to keep everyone happy until school re-start March 30. The Ravensong Aquatic Centre is hosting its Spring Breakout swims Monday-Friday from 1:30-4 p.m. and there is the Tropical and Tasty Sno-cone Wednesday, March 18 from 6-8 p.m. If you’d like to keep cool, Oceanside Place Arena has multiple skating opportunities for the public. Everyone Welcome skates are hosted on several weekday afternoons (see the arena’s timetable) and on March 26 from 1-3 p.m., everyone is invited to dress up as their favourite Frozen character for an afternoon of skating, crafts and games. If you don’t mind a smaller ice surface, the arena’s pond is open from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on weekends and 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. on weekdays. The RDN also has a number of organized day camps available for students of all different interests. For those interested in heading outdoors, there is this GO-Wild outdoor camp for kids aged 6-12 years at Moorecroft Regional Park in Nanoose from March 16-20. Campers will have the opportunity for seashore exploration, forest adventures, interactive crafts and nature-based games. Similarly, there is Camp Kowabunga. Based out of Qualicum Commons (the old Qualicum Beach Elementary School), this camp includes games, crafts and outdoor adventures for 6-10 year olds. Junior golfers aged 7-12 years might be interested in the week-long camps at Morningstar Golf Club March 16-20 and 23-27. The spring break express camp offers 11-14 year olds a variety of daily activities from March 16-20. Participants can sign up for one or more options, includes an amazing race and swim, disc golf and movie, mini golf and parkour, bowling and wave pool, and Monkido aerial at Wild Play. Headed inside, there is the Tiny Tot and Kindergym at Qualicum Commons for younger children aged 3-5 years March 23-27. Children aged 5-11 years can also get into some gymnastics at the Qualicum Commons March 23-27.

Read the full story online at www.pqbnews.com

We Have Happy Advertisers! Contact me today.

JoHN HarDINg pHoTo

Candidates for the federal election met Sunday, International Women’s Day, for a forum in Parksville organized by the Parksville Qualicum branch of the Canadian Federation of University Women. Above, from left, are Glenn Sollitt (Green Party), Carrie Powell-Davidson (Liberal) and Gord Johns (NDP).

NDP proposes $15/day child care continued from page a1

“Most of the challenges that came up, they identified as not gender-specific issues,” said Sollitt. “Every single person I talked to said poverty in this riding is a massive problem.” Johns said one-third of children in Port Alberni live in poverty. “It’s real, it’s here and it’s in our communities,” said Johns. “And it’s all of our duty to do something about that. We (the NDP) are determined to bring forward equality and fairness — that’s what our party is all about.” Johns also said the Conservative government has cut funding to many programs and departments that could help provide info to battle poverty and homelessness. “I believe in science and I believe in data collection,” said Johns. “We have to measure our successes and our failures.” “I don’t want to measure my country just on GDP.” Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma offered a welcome to open the proceedings and then heard the candidates make repeated refer-

Karen E. Stewart

250-905-0020

lhague@pqbnews.com

We have to measure our successes and our failures. I don’t want to measure my country just on GDP GoRd JoHns

original women in Canada. “Our prime minister says it’s a criminal problem,” said Johns. “We know it’s more than that — it’s all our problem.” The candidates were also asked for some solutions to the problems that are facing women in this riding and the country. Sollitt said the Green Party will push for what he called a guaranteed living income by setting a number (yearly

Thin Ice Theater Presents

B.A., LLB., LLM.

Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public • Real Estate & Mortgages • Divorce & Separation Agreements • Wills & Estates • Corporate & Commercial Law • Civil Litigation

Lori Hague

ences to the challenges facing First Nations women in this country and the failures of the Conservative government in addressing those challenges. All of the candidates said they want some kind of enquiry or Royal Commission to investigate the alarming numbers of murdered and missing Ab-

phone: 954-1445 fax: 954-1430 • kes@shaw.ca

#101-191 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville BC

Written and Performed by Caleb Williamson Directed by Ann Gates

April 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19 at 7pm at the MAC McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Tickets $15 • Cranky Dog - Parksville, Mulberry Bush Books - Qualicum Beach

income) and ensuring everyone in the country has that amount of money every year, partly by issuing federal government cheques using money from a carbon tax. Johns said the NDP supports a $15/ day child care program and an increase in the minimum wage to $15/hour. Powell-Davidson — who stumbled through her speaking notes more than once, didn’t seem to understand the order of speaking and admitted she wasn’t prepared for one of the questions — didn’t agree with Johns’ suggestion about the increase to the minimum wage. She said one way to empower women is to encourage and support them to start their own businesses and those women often “cannot afford to pay $15 an hour.” The new riding that now includes Parksville Qualicum Beach (along with Courtenay, Port Alberni, Tofino, Uclulet and surrounding areas) is called Courtenay-Alberni. While the governing Conservatives can call it earlier, voters are expected to go to the polls on Oct. 19.

Congratulations! John and Kathy Wiering are ecstatic to announce the engagement of our daughter Brianna Wiering to Justin Levins, son of Larry & Val Levins.

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Do you have unwanted hair? Electrolysis is your permanent solution

garden & gift

Unique & rare finds, expert advice, great service and selection make us Parksville’s premier garden centre.

• No more tweezing, shaving or waxing! • Effective on all skin types

Call now for your Free and consultation Callprivate now for your Free 250-752-0502 and private consultation

250-752-0502

Now open in two locations!

250-248-0093

609 East Island Hwy Parksville (Across from Chrysler Jeep) Open 9-5 daily www.cultivategarden.com

Electrolysis Plus Safe and Permanent Hair Removal #2-692 Beach Rd. Qualicum Beach #3-104 Middleton Avenue, Parksville

Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre Ltd. Building a Reputation on Trust

• Honouring all Memorial Society Pricing • Family Owned & Operated • Traditional and Non-Traditional Funeral and Memorial Services 118 Fern Road E., Qualicum Beach Located behind Qualicum Pharmasave Phone 250-594-0305 www.qbfuneralcentre.com qbfuneralcentre@shaw.ca

ily am F . . . entist ry that feels like

QUALICUM BEACH FUNERAL CENTRE LTD.

SOCIAL SERVICES AND DISABILITY PLANS WELCOME (no cost to patients)

248-3731

250-

5¢ THE PUMP LI T R

WHEN YOU BOOK A

TIRE CHANGE OVER

Building a Reputation on Trust

At the

SAVE

EACH, TIRE ONLY

*Not Included in Special

3495

4 TIRES WITH RIMS

Expires: March 31, 2015 STICK ON WEIGHTS $2.00/WHEEL EXTRA

Parksville Service Petro Canada

250-248-4745

Friendly Courteous Service

431 E. Island Hwy. PARKSVILLE

AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS & SERVICE

Island Chauffeur Pre-booked personalized, safe, reliable and “on time” Door to Door transportation in the central Vancouver Island area.

Airports, Ferries, Float Planes, Island Tours, Charters and more.

www.islandchauffeur.com islandchauffeur@telus.net

Call local: 250-954-9694 Toll free: 1-877-954-9694

• Honouring all Memorial Society Pricing • Family Owned & Operated • Traditional and Non-Traditional Funeral and Memorial Services Planning a funeral can be a daunting task. It is their goal to assist your family in their time of need. Their Vancouver Island cremation and burial services honour people of all beliefs, traditions and cultures, and they work with you, addressing your financial concerns in the most flexible and understanding way possible. Whether anticipated or sudden, they strive to provide compassionate and affordable assistance to help you every step of the way. They are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help guide and support you through your bereavement. Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre can provide a traditional funeral, or memorial service in their chapel, your church or at a location of your choice (in warm weather think about a park or the beach). We can arrange for cremation, disposition of the ashes, or we can deliver the ashes to your home in the urn of your choice.

118 Fern Road E., Qualicum Beach Located behind Qualicum Pharmasave Phone 250-594-0305 www.qbfuneralcentre.com • qbfuneralcentre@shaw.ca Place your trust in professional legal advice

WEEKLY TECH TIP:

Adam Peacock CERTIFIED: RV tech Shop Foreman

TIRES:

Don’t store your RV tires in mud or grass. If you cannot use a gravel road base please use 2x6 pressure treated boards. Leaving your tires in water will cause premature failure through cracking and sidewall failure.

Experience of a Lifetime! 250-468-1500 www.bigboystoys.ca

Over 35 years serving the Parksville, Qualicum and surrounding areas ✔ Wills & Estate Planning ❏

✔ Probate and Estate Administration Services ❏ ✔ Real Property Conveyancing ❏

We can deliver your message to over 31,500 homes and businesses each week.

www.parksvillelawyer.ca

250-248-9241

JOHN

A. Hossack

Company

Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Public

5,000

www.rebath.com 12B 1209 EAST ISLAND HWY PARKSVILLE

1-800-BATHTUB • 250-586-1555 *See in-store for details

YOUR COMFORT IS OUR CONCERN

Business of the Week

Fa mi ly D

Enter to Win* a BATHROOM $ REMODEL!!

250-248-4341

COMFORT RENOVATION & REPAIR Is your home feeling a little under the weather, or outdated and in need of some repair? We specialize in all aspects of home improvement, complete renovation and general repair. Including mobility upgrades. NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL. WE TAKE THEM ALL.

Contact Greg today for your free estimate. 1-250-740-5290 newfoundcomfort@hotmail.ca

Miles D.

Automotive Ltd.

Servicing VOLVO, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagon, Lxus and Subaru for 20 Years.

Fully Licensed Facility, all Fully Licensed Technicians, Computer System Diagnostics & Fuel Injection Specialist Shuttle Service and Courtesy Car available upon request Value-Safety-Peace of Mind

Servicing Motorhomes 250-248-9679 A-1002 Herring Gull Way Over 33 Years Licensed Experience

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

www.pqbnews.com

COLUMN

Oh, fur crying out loud

t’s not difficult to accidentally complicate your life in this interconnected world. Sometimes all it takes is your typing finger. I discovered this a few years ago while trying to write an article about bears. I was born in a big city which meant the closest I’d ever been to a bruin was watching Yogi and Booboo on Saturday morning cartoons or Bobby Orr on Hockey Night in Canada. So on a whim, I began my research by typing ‘BEAR’ into my browser. Big mistake. Turns out there is an entire socio-sexual netherworld of people who self-identify as ‘bears’. These bears are porky, bearded guys who are attracted to other porky, bearded guys. Now I don’t know if they get together to play backgammon, slow dance or to toss large bouncing balls back and forth but it soon became clear that these porky, bearded guys wanted to know me a lot better than I wanted to know them, if you get my drift. I’m still getting occasional invitations to meet ‘Gord’, ‘Chuck’, ‘Ted’ and ‘Frank’ for a friendly drink. Who knew? Not me, obviously. Sometimes I feel like roadkill on the sexual highway. A more with-it guy probably would have scored a ticket to the Furnal Equinox convention last

year at the Toronto Airport Sheraton tion of Harper’s magazine. Although not a practicing furry Hotel. Nearly a thousand people from herself, Ms. Soh was keen to find out all over North America attended. just what kind of people liked to dress You could tell them apart from the up like Winnie the Pooh or Alvin the other conventioneers in the hotel chipmunk and fantasize about getting lucky with a Grizzly. right away. The Furnal Turns out they’re Equinox people (they nerds! Academics! Furcall themselves ‘furries’) ries are generally bookish were all decked out like people many of whom foxes, cougars, squirrels By Arthur Black have letters after their and of course, bears. names and spend their Which is to say they all non-furry hours hard at wore fur suits. work in universities and Well, correction. Some colleges. of the shyer ones restricted themselves to fake fur Well, what the hey? ears and/or a tail, but evDifferent strokes and all erybody was ‘furred up’ that. Let freedom reign one way or another. ‘as long as it doesn’t There were also booths offering frighten the horses’ as some wag ‘parafurnalia’ for sale — teddy bears once said. Besides, according to Ms. and other stuffed animals, not to Soh, furries are, well, just a bunch of mention T-shirts, jewelry and various friendly furballs, really. furry appendages. “Most surprising to me” she writes, This being an ‘adult-themed’ con- “was how open and welcoming the vention there were also displays of community was to a non-furry like erotic furry art (think non-human me.” creatures endowed with decidedly Live and let live, I say. And that human equipment). works both ways. As I say, I was somehow overlooked Gord, Chuck, Ted, Frank — if when the invitations were sent out, you’re reading this... let it go. It’s not but Deborah Soh got one. She’s a stu- going to happen, OK? dent of sexual neuroscience at York — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring University in Toronto and she wrote Island. His column appears Tuesday in about her experience in a recent edi- The NEWS. E-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca

Black

Bringing the RDN closer to you

news@pqbnews.com

If you won’t go to the regional district, the regional district will come to you. At least that’s what RDN director Bill Veenhof proposes. He represents Deep Bay/Bowser. “I’m trying to do things to make the RDN more relevant to my constituency,” Veenhof told The NEWS. He wants to see Electoral Area Planning Committee (EAPC) meetings take place in each rural community, instead of in Nanaimo where they are now conducted each month before committee of the whole meetings. “The meetings in Nanaimo are a 45-minute drive for anyone to go to so We Have Happy Advertisers! Contact me today.

NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE It’s our 30th Anniversary this year and we’re celebrating! Visit our website for information on these upcoming events: Eagle Release – April 18 Anniversary Celebration – July 10 Family Day – May 30

Basic

LOCAL MeetiNgs

CandaCe Wu

consequently they don’t,” said Veenhof. “The idea is to bring the RDN out to rural areas.” Ideally, he wants to see each meeting followed by a town-hall-style session, giving constituents an opportunity to address the board and ask questions. Right now, RDN staff are looking into the financial implications of moving EAPC meetings out of regional district chambers and into electoral areas. They will need to consider the cost of renting out a space and travel expenses for staff. Moreover, the meetings will have to be held on a different day so they don’t coincide with committee of the whole meetings. “The costs would be somewhat offset by getting people out there (to the

meetings) who wouldn’t have to pay for their trip,” said Veenhof. “At the core of it is the town hall meeting afterwards, where residents can bring their concerns forward.” Veenhof said he wants to make local government more tangible for residents. The whole idea, Veenhof said, was inspired by a 2014 community survey undertaken by the RDN that found many rural residents felt out of touch with local government. “The RDN isn’t necessarily well respected in the rural areas,” said Veenhof. He’s hoping this idea could transpire into a one-year pilot project that could start as early as this fall.

CDN & U S TAXES .

www.niwra.org Public Viewing is open March 9 th

1240 Leffler Rd, Errington • 250-248-8534 • niwra.org

Wild Finch Mix – 20 lbs (reg. $35.99)

NOW ONLY 29.97 EACH!

587 Alberni Hwy. Parksville

248-3243

250-

Make a donation to the NIWRA

PLEASE RECYCLE YOUR NEWSPAPER PLASTIC BAGS. Must not be cut on the ends, have any holes, and intact. We will reuse them for our next paper delivery. THANK YOU! Return to: #4 - 154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville 8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

Market Report Markets TSX Gold Dow Jones Canadian Dollar Oil Natural Gas

GICs 14,952.50 1,164.80 17,856.78 .793 49.66 2.84

1 Year* 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year Cashable*

1.52 % 1.76 % 1.85 % 1.90 % 2.11 % .95 %

A Special Thank You to all our valued clients for another great year.

For more information, call Oliver Sayah & Associates Wealth Management Team of RBC Dominion Securities at 250-248-2104 or 1-800-675-7240.

Canadian Personal & Business Taxes Canadians with U.S. Income

Grant De Gagne 250-905-0015

U.S. Citizens Residing in Canada

gdegagne@pqbnews.com

Spencer Leakey, CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois)

250-585-4144

603-5800 Turner Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6J4

*minimum $20,000.00. Rate(s) as of Friday, March 6, 2015. Prices and rates subject to change and availability. This information is not investment advice and should be used only in conjunction with a discussion with your RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Investment Advisor. This will ensure that your own circumstances have been considered properly and that action is taken on the latest available information. RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. ®Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. © 2015 RBC Dominion Securities Inc. All rights reserved.

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

OCEANSIDE DENTAL Members

PRT

HOME-WORKS LTD

CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATING and BOBCAT WORK

BEFORE

Daily, Monthly & Annual Bookkeeping • • • •

Financial Statements Payroll Services GST, PST, WCB Reporting Personal & Corporate Income Tax

Traveling this this Winter? Winter? New New to to BC? BC? Traveling Is your estate plan up to date Is your estate plan up to date and current with and current with BC laws? BC laws? We We can can help help with with Wills, Wills, Powers of Powers of Attorney, Attorney, and Representation Agreements. and Representation Agreements.

250-752-6948

Call us today: 250-248-5775 #1-141 Memorial Ave. Parksville

1573 Sharon’s Place, Parksville

Notary Corporations Corporation Notary

Daryl McLane• • Tony MacAulay Daryl McLane Anthony MacAulay

www.taxnstuff.com

AFTER

Dr. Denny B. Essig “Family smiles for a lifetime” Dental Exams • Hygiene Services Restorative Treatment • Cosmetic Care Emergency Appointments Available Insurance Plans Accepted

250-586-4404

175 Corfield St. Parksville (beside Thrifty foods)

www.oceansidedentalcentre.com

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Full Renos, Quality Carpentry, Custom Woodworking, New Construction & Renovations, Decks, Fences, Arbours, Outbuildings, Exterior/Interior Painting & Finishing Work. YARD MAINTENANCE: Mini Excavating, Bobcating, Ditching, Driveways, Perimeter Drains, Site Prep, Lawn Prep, Debris Removal & General Yard Clean Up. EXPERIENCED, FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON

For Your FREE Estimate, Please Contact Pascal R. Trudel (250) 738-0433

Downtown

SKIN LASER CLINIC TAKESMOOTH YEARS OFFFOR YOUR SKIN GET SUMMER!

mithers Road AUTOMOTIVE

BY THE SUMMER WITH THESE SKIP RAZOR AND CHOOSE THETOP LASER! BEAUTY SECRETS!

Never Wax Orcombo Shavefor Again The perfect youthful skin: With Laser HairPeel Removal! Medical Grade and take-home Skin TX Bikini/Brazilian Treatment Cream $129 $ $ Bikini 119/ 169 ROSECEA?? Skin rejuvenation cheeks per treatment and nose and take home $ Add underarms for 29 $149 LaRoche anti-redness serum

ACNE? OILY SKIN? BROWN ELIMINATE INGROWNS SPOTS? AGING SKIN?FOREVER WITH

LASER REMOVAL Free skin HAIR care analysis! Bikini/Brazilian and underarms Our professionals willBikini guide you Expires Mar. 31/ 2015 $169/$189 with the most current products per treatmentto achieve your We treat the following: Leg veins, skin tags, and procedures milia, nail fungus… Botox $10 unit - Latisse $125 best skin! Includes matching mineral makeup to your shade.

#9-6894 Island Hwy N (Nanaimo) • 250-390-1160

All PCA Peels 20% OFF

Satisfying our clients for 12 years! www.skinlaserclinic.ca (Expires April 30/11)

NEW1! CELAZOME PRODUCTS- where botanicals meet science-10% OFF

Canadian Tire Plaza (Nanaimo) • 250-390-1160

mithers Road AUTOMOTIVE

www.skinlaserclinic.ca (Expires March 31, 2011)

Family Owned And Operated For 15 Years. Call for All Your Automotive Needs. Domestics. Imports. Trucks. Trailers. Diesels. ICBC Inspections. Fleet Rates. Call: Randy, Sharon or Brad

250-248-2422 FRAM

1140 Smithers Rd. Parksville

Best Breakfast in Town!

IT MAKES A NOISE I DON’T LIKE WE FIX THAT Family Owned And Operated For 14 Years. MY DIESEL IS NOT RUNNING RIGHT WE FIX THAT Call for All Your Automotive Needs. THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY WE FIX THAT Call: Randy, Brad or Tyler

Max. 2 guests per coupon. Expires Mar. 31/15 Follow us on

www.pacificbrimm.com

123 Craig St. • 250-248-3336

We can deliver your message to over 31,500 homes and businesses each week.

250-248-4341

NEED LOCAL STORAGE? Our units are CLIMATE CONTROLLED, SAFE & SECURE, WITH 24/7 ACCESS ... so you have peace of mind. Contact Us Today!

250-752-2849

@ barnesenterprises@shaw.ca • 124 Fern Road E, Qualicum Beach www.downtownmovingandstorage.ca

Little Mountain Manor Licensed Care Facility

250-248-2422

FRAM

This is a list of some of the things we do:

Tires-brakes-steering-suspension-shocks-timing belts-filters-spark plugs-starters-alternators-wipers-seat belts-air bags-transmissionsmufflers-catalytic converters-clutches-antennas-radios-computerslighting-window motors-door handles-dash lights-instrumentationinjectors-engines-axles-differentials-oil changes-coolant flushes-water pumps-oil leaks-detailing-wash-wax

1140 Smithers Rd. Parksville *AIR CONDITIONING SPECIAL $119.95 OIL, DYE AND RECHARGE*

✂

% OFF

IT WON’T START WEFaCIlIty FIX THAT ICBC InspeCtIon IT WON’T tRuCks STEER STRAIGHT WE FIX THAT CaRs & tRaIleRs

MOVING & STORAGE

Domestics • Imports • Trucks• Trailers Diesels • ICBC Inspections • Fleet Rates Give us a call for any repairs to your vehicle!

Call: Randy or Brad 250-248-2422

1140 Smithers Rd., Parksville 250-752-7524

There’s a story behind every smile, Let us be part of yours... Our renovations are now finished! We’d love you to drop by and see our new clinic.

New Patients Welcome. Dr. Francis LaCouvée arbutusdental@shaw.ca Dr. Mike Rogers arbutusdentalclinic.com Suite 101-183 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach BC

BARK MULCH ~We Deliver~ or you can pick up

Red or Dark • Fine or Coarse • Top Soil • Landscape Supplies

250-248-2525

A Christian home with a beautiful perspective. We are here for you. Specialists in dementia and complex care. Respite care on emergency basis is available. Tax deductible. Call for your free consult today: 250-248-4591 www.littlemountainmanor.com

NCELINE FEPRODUCTS LTD. Your Complete One Stop Fencing Store! • Garden & Deer Fencing • Gates & Kennels • Fence Hardware • Cage Wire • Chain Link • Farm • Wood Posts • Wire sold by roll or foot

FREE ESTIMATES!

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • REPAIRS

250-248-3122

929 Church Road, Parksville

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

www.pqbnews.com

March 10, 2015

parksville.ca

Driver Distraction and Cellphone Use Because distracted driving is a major cause of motor vehicle fatalities in BC, ICBC has asked us to pass along some tips for safe cellphone use to help you focus entirely on driving. The use of personal electronic devices while driving was banned in 2010. Violations will cost drivers a $167 fine and if caught texting or emailing, three demerit points will also be added to a driver’s record. Devices include hand-held cellphones, PDAs and other electronic hand-held devices such as music players and GPS navigation systems. Here’s how you can help to prevent accidents:

Lions Ventureland Playground Once again, the Parksville Lions Club has done Parksville proud!

◆ Place calls before you drive. ◆ Safely pull over to make or receive a call. ◆ Let calls go to your voicemail. ◆ Let passengers make or receive calls for you. ◆ Plan in advance to avoid distraction.

Here are some other tips to help prevent distracted driving: ◆ Make sure your children are comfortable and properly secured in child restraint devices so you can focus on your driving.

◆ Check your route before departing. If unfamiliar with where you’re going, pull over to a safe and legal parking spot to read a map.

◆ Make sure your pets are safely secured in your car before you travel.

◆ Complete your grooming before driving.

◆ Don’t engage in emotionally charged conversations while driving.

◆ Drive defensively. Be prepared for poor driving conditions or unsafe actions of other drivers, pedestrians or cyclists. Expect the unexpected.

Beaches Closed to Dogs in March and April It’s that time of year again when Parksville beaches are popular spots for Brant geese. Flying non-stop from Mexico, geese have only a few days to regain strength before making another non-stop flight to northern nesting grounds. Because Brant feed at the tideline, they are especially vulnerable to disturbances and for this reason, our beaches are closed to dogs in March and April, both on-leash and off-leash. As usual, dogs on-leash are welcome on the waterfront walkway in the Community Park.

City Services Annual Wood Chipping Program

Water Main Flushing

The City’s annual wood chipping program runs from April 7 to April 30. Collection details are available on our website [Newsroom/Public Notices] and collection dates for all neighbourhoods will be advertised in the PQB News.

Water main flushing continues through March 27. Between 7 am and 3:30 pm expect some discolouration of water and intermittent drops in pressure. 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 water runs clear. Direct questions to 250 248-5412.

Piles should be placed on the boulevard by 8 am prior to the first day crews will be in your neighbourhood. For ease of access by crews, you must only pile small shrub branches and branches with a maximum diameter of 6 inches, stacked with the larger end of the branch or trunk facing the roadway. Please limit yourself to one pile no more than 5 feet wide by 3 feet high per residence. Do not combine piles from multiple households as it is difficult and time consuming for crews to take apart large piles. When placing the pile, do not obstruct your property’s water connection box should access be required for maintenance. Please note that materials such as pampas grass, yucca, clematis and wisteria vines should not be included. These materials, along with other compostable vegetation, garden debris, leaves and grass clippings may be taken to the Church Road Transfer Station. Please take care to ensure rocks, stumps and construction waste are not included as they may cause injury to chipper operators. Piles containing unacceptable materials will not be removed. Direct questions to 250 248-5412.

2015 Water and Sewer Rates Council recently approved a 2% increase to water utility and parcel tax rates and a 5% increase to sanitary sewer utility and parcel tax rates for 2015 which are necessary to maintain reserves at acceptable levels. The next utility billing will be mailed at the end of March with payment due by April 30.

Englishman River Water Service Meeting The next meeting of the ERWS management board will be held on Friday, March 13 at 8:30 am in the Forum, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville. The meeting agenda is available on the City and Regional District of Nanaimo websites and at www.englishmanriverwaterservice.ca.

For the enjoyment of children and the young-at-heart, members have been busy making Ventureland Playground in the Community Park even better. Two new diggers (one wheelchair accessible), a skywheel, wasp nest, spinner and pirate ship have been installed and the helicopter is better than new. The City is grateful for the contributions by the Lions Club and appreciates the thousands of hours members volunteer to fundraise, upgrade and maintain the playground enjoyed by so many. The City will host an event to recognize the Parksville Lions Club on May 8; stay tuned for details.

City Dates March 12 March 13 March 16 March 19 March 26 April 2 April 3 & 6 April 8 April 9 April 16 April 20

Coffee with Council ERWS Management Board Council Meeting Coffee with Council Coffee with Council Coffee with Council Easter - Offices Closed Council Meeting Coffee with Council Coffee with Council Council Meeting

The public is encouraged to attend Council meetings held on the first and third Mondays of the month and may observe advisory committee meetings. Refer to the website for agendas, meeting highlights and minutes.

How To Reach Council MAYOR Marc Lefebvre .................................... 250 954-4661 COUNCILLORS Mary Beil............................................ 250 927-4097 Al Greir .............................................. 250 248-1285 Kirk Oates .......................................... 250 802-2059 Teresa Patterson .................................. 250 954-9488 Sue Powell.......................................... 250 954-3070 Leanne Salter ...................................... 250 248-8097 citycouncil@parksville.ca City Hall, 100 Jensen Avenue East P O Box 1390, Parksville V9P 2H3 facebook.com/cityparksville twitter.com/city_parksville pinterest.com/cityparksville It’s Your City is published in the PQB News on the second Tuesday of the month with a copy on the City’s website. We are committed to improving communications with our residents and you can help by providing your comments and suggestions to 250 954-3073 or communications@parksville.ca.

A10

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

commentary

Black Press C O M M U N I T Y

N E W S

M E D I A

THE NEWS is published every Tuesday and Thursday by Black Press Ltd. #4 - 154 Middleton Ave. Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H2 250-248-4341

Voter discontent

f you believe there is growing cynicism about politics, parties and politicians — declining voter turnout may be evidence of that — then it may be appropriate to examine the reasons behind the discontent. One of the complaints we hear is the people we send to Ottawa or Victoria to represent us end up explaining how those capitals and their government machines work, instead of taking the views of constituents to the halls of power. This disconnect is not something owned by one particular party — it crosses all lines. With that in mind, we asked three federal election candidates on Sunday the same question: if you were elected as this riding’s MP, who would be your boss? It’s a too-simple question for a complicated subject, we get that. And these three candidates had just finished their first all-candidates forum, a well-attended event organized by the Canadian Federation of University Women (Parksville-Qualicum branch) on International Women’s Day. If the candidates or their supporters believe this was an ‘ambush’ type question, they should consider it a softball compared to what they would face from the national media in Ottawa. Carrie Powell-Davidson of the Liberal Party had a tough day Sunday. She seemed unprepared — she admitted as much as she stumbled to answer one of the questions from the floor. Her party has a high-profile leader in Justin Trudeau, but when we asked the question she didn’t hesitate to say it was her constituents who would be her boss. The Green Party has one of the most globally-respected leaders in the country in Elizabeth May. The local Green candidate, Glenn Sollitt, didn’t hesitate to say it would be constituents who would be his boss if he was elected MP. NDP candidate Gord Johns also didn’t hesitate with his answer. When asked who would be his boss if elected as this region’s MP, he said it would be Tom Mulcair, the national leader of the party. John Duncan, the Conservative candidate, was flying back to Ottawa to his job as government whip and did not attend the event Sunday. We can’t put the answer to our question in his mouth, but he clearly has a leader with a reputation for strict party discipline in Prime Minister Stephen Harper. This will be an interesting federal election here. Constituents who get the opportunity to speak with candidates should ask them what they intend to do for the riding that includes Parksville Qualicum Beach. — Editorial by John Harding

THE PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH NEWS (THE NEWS) is published every Tuesday and Thursday by Black Press. THE NEWS is distributed to more than 15,500 households in District 69. THE NEWS is 100 per cent B.C. owned and operated. THE PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH NEWS #4 - 154 Middleton Avenue, P.O. Box 1180 Parksville, British Columbia, Canada, V9P 2H2 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone 250-248-4341; Fax 250-248-4655

www.pqbnews.com

Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement #0087106

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

Are you excited about the start of the herring roe fishery this month?

Do you feel you get good value from ICBC? YES 32%

Vote at: www.pqbnews.com before MONDAYS at noon

NO 68%

PUBLISHER EDITOR OFFICE PRODUCTION CIRCULATION Peter McCully John Harding Pauline Stead Peggy Sidbeck Laurie Fairbanks publisher@pqbnews.com editor@pqbnews.com office@pqbnews.com team@pqbnews.com circulation@pqbnews.com SALES: Brenda Boyd, Steve Weldon, Lori Hague, Grant De Gagne, Lorie Nielsen EDITORIAL: Auren Ruvinsky, Candace Wu, Jessica Skelton, Tyson Taylor PRODUCTION: Tracy Paterson, Brad Everest, Terri Reid, Jeff Westnedge CLASSIFIEDS: Pauline Stead

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to: B.C. Press Council, P.O. Box 1356, Ladysmith BC V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Letters eAgLe tree Not toP CoUNCiL Priority

Having noticed that a “local” landmark seems to be getting a lot of attention recently, I am compelled to speak on behalf of the “silent majority.” It is obvious from the various letters that have appeared in recent editions, that even our council members have become involved and their valuable time is being wasted to find solutions that will appease their voters. I am finding some of the ideas to be very amusing and sad to see that logic and simplicity in this matter has been thrown to the winds. Firstly; the facts. I believe it was the “eagles” that selected this tree to become their “perch of preference.” Experts have determined that this tree has died and become a safety hazard for people walking along the seawall, and for drivers on the road. Secondly; the solutions. There are several trees in close proximity that appear to be healthy, and I am sure the local eagle population will select the best one to suit their needs. Since the old tree is rotten and needs to be removed for safety sake, so be it. Matter closed. Let’s let our elected officials utilize their time for more difficult matters. Bill MAJerCsik Qualicum Beach

MeMoriALize the eAgLe tree

Re: Trish Forrest’s letter to the editor ‘Eagle totem’ (The NEWS, Feb. 24). I was feeling really sad to read the eagle tree has to come down but now am encouraged by Forrest’s letter. I had pondered some sort of iron-supported, cement-filled eagle tree. Inspired by the preservation of the Hollow Tree in Stanley Park, Vancouver, but going one step beyond by making it more fire proof. But not being an engineer, I couldn’t quite envision how or if it would work as the tree needs to be so tall. A totem is such a superior idea. Could the local First Nations get involved in design and carving?

www.pqbnews.com

QUotAbLe:

“I like to call it the marine version of the cherry blossom festival — it’s a true sign that spring is here.” BriAn kingzett, see story page A1

ALMANAC Government Contacts ProViNCiAL:

Could a service club get involved in the fundraising? Could the town kick in some money? Could the school board incorporate the whole process into some component of curriculum? Come on Qualicum Beach citizens — this tree is an integral part of our waterfront. Let’s make its replacement a priority. VAlerie MelAnson Qualicum Beach

thANKs For sUPPort

The Waller family wish to express their sincere gratitude to all family and friends who attended Tom’s memorial services at The Presbyterian Church and The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 76. Your kindness and amazing support have been a great comfort. helen WAller Qualicum Beach

ChAMbers wAs MisreADiNg history

The recent letter of John Chambers, ‘Fight all of the enemies of peace’ (The NEWS, Feb. 12) basically depicts Chambers as a biased writer. Usually wars and the like, are the results of blatant injustice. One group taking advantage of a weaker one, the bully on the block if you like. When here in the West we witness the barbaric ISIS executing westerners and these butchers to boot speak with a perfect European English accent, one can only wonder: are they the descendants of the executioners that burned Joan of Arc at the stake under the leadership of John of Lancaster in 1431? Chambers should read Bernie Smith’s Feb. 12 letter to the editor (‘Religious action’). That may shed some light in the shadows. Chambers writes about repelling expansionist Germany; if the French and the English didn’t oppress Germany after

the First World War, than more than likely the Second World War wouldn’t have taken place. Look at Germany now, the leading country of Europe. Thank you, Germany, for the jet airplane. J.C. leCordier Qualicum Beach

sCott FrAser, MlA, Alberni-Pacific rim

striKiNg teAChers hAVe A Lot to LeArN Recent letter writer Kim Hancock mentions that the government held students hostage but did not mention the teachers’ union. Why did Jim Iker take the teachers to the streets of B.C.? The teachers contract in Newfoundland and Labrador expired on August 31, 2012. The president of the Newfoundland and Labrador teachers association, Jim Dinn, told the membership that remember, contracts are always retroactive. He advised the membership that there would be no talk of strike action. Just keep on working, keep the paycheques coming and you will not lose a single dime because a new contract will be signed in due course. It took 25 months to reach a contract settlement. The Newfoundland teachers voted to accept their new contract on September 25, 2014. They will now receive retroactive wage payments. Here in B.C., we had Iker of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to call strike action. The teachers in B.C. accepted a contract that was 99 per cent of the original offer in June, 2014, and will never regain what they lost in wages walking a picket line, not realizing like in Newfoundland that the main object was to keep on working while talks continued, regardless of the time frame. The Newfoundland teachers can have a chuckle at their B.C. cousins, and the BCTF has a lot of learning to do when it comes to contract talks. Joe sAWChuk Duncan

MiChelle stilWell, MlA, Parksville Qualicum

1-866-870-4190 e-mail: scott.fraser.mla@ leg.bc.ca

250-248-2625 e-mail michelle. stilwell.mla@ leg.bc.ca

FeDerAL:

QUALiCUM:

JAMes lunneY, MP,

teunis WestBroek Mayor,

nanaimo-Alberni

town of Qualicum Beach

1-866-390-7550 e-mail: nanaimo@ jameslunneymp.ca

250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com

PArKsViLLe: rDN:

MArC leFeBVre, Mayor,

Joe stAnhoPe Chairman,

City of Parksville

regional district of nanaimo

250-954-4661 e-mail: mayor@ parksville.ca

250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca

Rules to write by

All letters to the editor must be signed and include your full name, home town and contact phone number. those without these requirements will not be published. letters must be 300 words or less and are subject to editing. The News retains the right not to publish submissions.

Send them in

Views in the News

Mail: Box 1180, Parksville, B.C. V9P 2h2 Fax: 250-248-4655 e-mail: editor@pqbnews.com online: www.pqbnews.com

We asked:

How would you like the federal government to address poverty?

A11

Increase childcare hours to allow for people on shift work. Sheryl empSon Nanaimo

Get out of power. They’ve been in too long. Give someone else a chance. harvey lalonde Nanoose Bay

Increase access to education so there are less people in poverty. olIver Sayah Parksville

a lot, especially in this town. We need transit to the rural areas. Irene Fuller Combs

A12

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

photo Feature

JOHN HARDING PHOTO

The Beach Club was swamped with seagulls last week as the annual herring spawn started, bringing fish, fowl and mammals to our region for a feast.

The Herring Spawn

CANDACE WU PHOTO

Thousands of herring are sucked up onto a conveyor belt at French Creek Marina.

candace wu

news@pqbnews.com

he annual herring spawn has been regarded as one of the greatest natural phenomena of this region. Itâ€™s a short period of time, lasting a few days to a few weeks, where the waters lining Parksville Qualicum Beach turn a bright turquoise colour. Commercial fishing boats charge the area vying with the many fish, fowl and mammals who are all on the hunt for herring.

CANDACE WU PHOTO

Herring, like those pictured above, are some of the most abundant fish in B.C.â€™s coastal waters.

CANDACE WU PHOTO

One of many crew members waits to unload thousands of tonnes of herring at French Creek Marina.

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

www.pqbnews.com

her t o

g n i r Sp ak ? e r B

Ar eY ou Rea dy For

A13

Triple

Q-Points! Wednesday March 11

Canada “Premium”

d ia

n Be

GRADE

Fres

GRADE

n Be

AAA

d ia

10lb bag

Fres

h Ca na

Price Edward Island Potatoes

h Ca na

Family Pack

PER

Canadian AA

Outside Round Oven Roast 11.00 per kg

Granary Buns

99 6 pack

GET YOUR

FREE 1/4 pound

WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY

PEPSI, 7-UP, MUG ROOT BEER, CRUSH, DR. PEPPER, MOUNTAIN DEW OR LIPTON BRISK ICED TEA 12 OR 15 PACK CANS

Hot or Cold in the Deli

99 2$ 5 Turkey Drumsticks

Cut Tulips

Cooked & Seasoned, each

55 Plus Applicable Fees

FOR

an $954 VALUE FOR 555

AT PARTICIPATING DQ LOCATIONS ONLY

coupon will print on till receipt

in effect r e f f O h 2 - 29/15 Marc

For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com

Prices in effect March 9-15 , 2015

A14

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Let Us Cut Your Selection to Your Choosing!

Sunrise Traditional

Sunrise Farms

Whole Frying Chicken

Chicken Drumsticks 5.49 per kg

8.80 per kg

PER

99 PER

Locally Raised BC Poultry Grain Fed Free Run

FAMILY PACK

Highliner

Mapleleaf

Selects or Signature Fish

Prime Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Schneiders

Country Natural Chicken

Rocky Mountain Ranch

540-680gr

284-340gr

Salt & Pepper Ribs

600gr

750gr

BUY 1

Bonus Q-Points Olymel

Chicken Wings 650gr

FREE Dairyland Carton Creamo, Light Cream or Coffee Cream 1lt

Whole Bean Coffee 907gr

Offer in effect March 9-15, 2015

Wong Wing

3000

A $3.99 VALUE

FREE

High Liner

Won Ton or Egg Roll Covers 454gr

and receive a

Melitta

10,000

Fish &Chips

Selected, 550-600gr

Olivieri

350-360gr

160gr or 275-300ml

Nested Pasta or Lasagna Sheets

Sauce

Wong Wing

Egg Rolls 680gr

Wong Wing

Won Ton Soup 426ml

3000 San Pellegrino

Beverage

5000

Saputo

Shredded Parmesan Cheese

High Liner

Fish

Selected, 500-700gr

Saputo

Olivieri

Mozzarellissima

Filled Pasta

Pizza Mozzarella, 340gr

275-350gr

170gr

6x330ml

3000 High Liner

Realemon or Realime

Juice

440ml

3500

2$ for

Seasoned Breaded Sole Fillets or Fish Sticks Selected, 350-500gr

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

www.pqbnews.com

A15

Our Full Service Meat Department is Happy to Help!

Sunrise Farms

Bonesless Sirloin End Pork Loin Chops

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

6.59 per kg

13.20 per kg

PER

Family Pack

Grain Fed Free Run

Whole Pork Tenderloin

Sunrise Farms

Chicken Drumettes

Mapleleaf

Corned Beef Brisket 15.41 per kg

Pork Sausages 6.59 per kg

11.00 per kg

1kg

6 2

Olymel

Wieners

450gr

Olympic

Locally Raised BC Poultry

PER

Family Pack

PER

Grain Fed Free Run

Grimm’s

Sizzlin Smokies

450gr

PER

Bonus Q-Points

NEW OUTLET STORE

NOW OPEN

The Islander

Beef Burgers 5lb

10,000

SAVE AT LEAST 50% EVERYDAY Port Alberni Location Only

Unico

Swanson

Stuffed Queen Olives

Meat Pie

375ml

200gr

Goldfish Mac & Cheese 156gr

530ml

Swanson

Hungry-Man Dinner 360-455gr

for

2$ for

Swanson

5000

Pepperidge Farm

Ocean’s World Cuisine

Authentica Sauce

Skillet Meals

PER

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Family Pack

595-652gr

Ocean’s

Gold Seal

213gr

Wild Pink Salmon

Batchelors

5$ for

Sockeye Salmon

Ocean’s

Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna in Water Selected, 170gr

Bigga Dried or Quick Soak Peas 250gr

2000 Idahoan

Original Mashed Potatoes 389gr

5000 French’s

Gravy Mix 21-45gr

3000

4$ for

Betty Crocker

Bisquick 1kg

5000

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

96-126gr

Parkay

Cheestrings

Gatorade

for

Ground Coffee

6x355ml

155-163gr

t i c i p at i n Par

Folgers

Perform G Gatorade

Stax Potato Chips

Demineralized Treated Water

Margarine

for

Lay’s

Aquafina

1.28-1.36kg

336gr

Nutella

WIN

292-326gr

Adams

Habitant

Soup

for

Plus Applicable Fees

Selected, 900ml

540ml

Restaurante Tortilla Chips

1kg

12x355ml

230-320gr

for

Kraft

Dressing

250ml

2$ for

Kraft

BBQ Sauce

2$ for

Kraft

for

Christie

890ml

2$ for

for

Mmmmm...Waffles with berries & whip cream Europe’s Best

Kraft

Kellogg’s

Gourmet Delight Natural Eggo Waffles 560gr Fruit

225gr or 1lt

600gr

2$ for

Christie

Ritz Crackers

for

Island Farms

Vanilla Plus Yogurt

12x100gr

336gr

2.25kg

600gr

2.63lt

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Island Farms

Simply 2% Yogurt

Plus Applicable Fees

2$ for

for

The Edge Food Energy

Nutrition Bar

650gr

65-75gr

for

140-200gr

for

Gather the clan – it’s breakfast time!

Life or Corn Bran Squares Cereal

Family Size or Minis Dipps or Chewy Granola Bars

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

Quick Oats

Quaker

Instant Oatmeal

355ml

1.36lt

Visit QuakerOats.ca for breakfast recipe ideas!

Quaker

Cool Whip

for

Plus Applicable Fees

WIN

Juice or Lemonade

Juice, Smoothie or Coconut Water

Fruit

Dry Roasted Peanuts

275gr

Planters

Cashews

175-454gr

Planters

Crackers

Tropicana

SunRype

Dole

200gr

Miracle Whip or Mayo

455ml

for

540ml

Potato Chips Kettle Cooked

Coca-Cola or Sprite

Plus Applicable Fees

Broth

Ready to Serve Soup

Get ready to celebrate St.Paddy’s Day • March 17!

Campbell’s

796ml

t i c i p at i n Par

Natural 100% Peanut Butter

Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

725gr

12x500ml

Mrs. Butter-Worth’s

Thick-N-Rich Syrup 710ml

Coyote

Pancake & Waffle Mix

900gr

375-455gr

Nestle

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix 225-500gr

312-435gr

2$ for

99 Plus Applicable Fees

roduct

Black Diamond

for

WIN

t i c i p at i n Par

roduct

Folgers Gourmet Selection K-Cups

500gr

WIN

for th

y m b ol

Selected, 250ml

ook

Keurig

roduct

Jam, Jelly or Marmalade

150-200gr

225gr

roduct

Shredded Cheese

340gr

Cheddar or Mozza Style Slices

c p at i n Par

Smucker’s

Black Diamond

Dare

Blossom Cookies

Real Mallow Candies

Cheese

400-450gr

Wake-up to a new Keurig Coffee maker

Dare

Black Diamond

Use your Q-Card when you purchase any participating product and you are automatically entered to WIN a Keurig Elite Brewing System

A17

is s

Can’t wait for the offical Spring? Let’s start celebrating now!

www.pqbnews.com L

A16

2$ for

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

96-126gr

Parkay

Cheestrings

Gatorade

for

Ground Coffee

6x355ml

155-163gr

t i c i p at i n Par

Folgers

Perform G Gatorade

Stax Potato Chips

Demineralized Treated Water

Margarine

for

Lay’s

Aquafina

1.28-1.36kg

336gr

Nutella

WIN

292-326gr

Adams

Habitant

Soup

for

Plus Applicable Fees

Selected, 900ml

540ml

Restaurante Tortilla Chips

1kg

12x355ml

230-320gr

for

Kraft

Dressing

250ml

2$ for

Kraft

BBQ Sauce

2$ for

Kraft

for

Christie

890ml

2$ for

for

Mmmmm...Waffles with berries & whip cream Europe’s Best

Kraft

Kellogg’s

Gourmet Delight Natural Eggo Waffles 560gr Fruit

225gr or 1lt

600gr

2$ for

Christie

Ritz Crackers

for

Island Farms

Vanilla Plus Yogurt

12x100gr

336gr

2.25kg

600gr

2.63lt

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Island Farms

Simply 2% Yogurt

Plus Applicable Fees

2$ for

for

The Edge Food Energy

Nutrition Bar

650gr

65-75gr

for

140-200gr

for

Gather the clan – it’s breakfast time!

Life or Corn Bran Squares Cereal

Family Size or Minis Dipps or Chewy Granola Bars

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

Quick Oats

Quaker

Instant Oatmeal

355ml

1.36lt

Visit QuakerOats.ca for breakfast recipe ideas!

Quaker

Cool Whip

for

Plus Applicable Fees

WIN

Juice or Lemonade

Juice, Smoothie or Coconut Water

Fruit

Dry Roasted Peanuts

275gr

Planters

Cashews

175-454gr

Planters

Crackers

Tropicana

SunRype

Dole

200gr

Miracle Whip or Mayo

455ml

for

540ml

Potato Chips Kettle Cooked

Coca-Cola or Sprite

Plus Applicable Fees

Broth

Ready to Serve Soup

Get ready to celebrate St.Paddy’s Day • March 17!

Campbell’s

796ml

t i c i p at i n Par

Natural 100% Peanut Butter

Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

725gr

12x500ml

Mrs. Butter-Worth’s

Thick-N-Rich Syrup 710ml

Coyote

Pancake & Waffle Mix

900gr

375-455gr

Nestle

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix 225-500gr

312-435gr

2$ for

99 Plus Applicable Fees

roduct

Black Diamond

for

WIN

t i c i p at i n Par

roduct

Folgers Gourmet Selection K-Cups

500gr

WIN

for th

y m b ol

Selected, 250ml

ook

Keurig

roduct

Jam, Jelly or Marmalade

150-200gr

225gr

roduct

Shredded Cheese

340gr

Cheddar or Mozza Style Slices

c p at i n Par

Smucker’s

Black Diamond

Dare

Blossom Cookies

Real Mallow Candies

Cheese

400-450gr

Wake-up to a new Keurig Coffee maker

Dare

Black Diamond

Use your Q-Card when you purchase any participating product and you are automatically entered to WIN a Keurig Elite Brewing System

A17

is s

Can’t wait for the offical Spring? Let’s start celebrating now!

www.pqbnews.com L

A16

2$ for

A18

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Deli Selections from here at Home & Around the World! Vienna

Italian

Roast Beef or New York Style Corned Beef

Grana Padano Parmesan Cheese

Min. 400gr

49 per 100gr

Bonus Q-Points

FAMILY PACK

Continental

Selected varieties & Sizes

5,000 Cashmere

Ultra Luxe Bathroom Tissue 2 Ply Double Rolls, 12’s

per 100gr

Cooked or Smoked Chicken Breast

Sliced Meats

Greek or Red Potato with Dijon Salad

Maplelodge

Black Forest or Honey Ham

Freybe

Large

Woolwich Dairy

Chevrai Cheese 113gr

Min. 400gr

per 100gr

Available at Select Stores

Large

100% Recycled Fibres, 6’s

99 9 95

Medium

Chow Mein

Sweet & Sour Pork

Enviro Jumbo Paper Towel

FAMILY PACK

per 100gr

16 Piece Maki Platter

10 Piece California & Dynamite Rolls

Cascades

6 95

Small

8 Piece Spicy Tuna Rolls

Szechuan Beef

4 99

6 95

Small

Honey Garlic Wings

Windex

Cleaner 765-950ml

Previously Frozen

Sockeye Salmon Fillets

Clorox

Bleach

1.62-1.89lt

Frozen or Previously Frozen

for

Fresh

per 100gr

Tastee Choice 227gr

21/25 size

for

Shrimp Ring

Raw White Tiger Prawn

Grey Cod Fillets

Frozen or Previously Frozen

5oz Pacific Cod Portions

99 2

49 per 100gr

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

www.pqbnews.com

A19

Ahhh... Love the Aroma of Fresh Baked Goods Cake Donut

99 8 Pack Carrot Muffins

• Oatmeal Raisin • Chocolate Chip • Ranger

White or 60% Whole Wheat Bread

Multigrain Buns

for

6 Pack

Chocolate or Vanilla Cake

2$ for

SCAN THIS SPECIAL QR (QUICK RESPONSE) CODE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE FOR A LIST OF GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS

D’Italiano

Country Harvest

4’s

Selected, 675gr

2$ for

Kettle Brand

Green & Black’s 100gr

2$ for

49¢

per 100gr

Organically Yours

Organic Goji Trek Mix

180gr

400-454gr

for

Organic Chocolate Bar

Sunflower Seeds

Melitta

Potato Chips 220gr

5,000

World Harvest Coffee

500gr

4lt

Cereal

Dairyland

6 pack

Bread

Jordans

Organic Milk Jug

Cinnamon Buns

Bagelli

Vanilla Slice

Double Layer

Bonus Q-Points

Coffee Cake

6 Pack

24 Pack

WOW !

• Triple Chocolate Fudge • Banana with Cream Cheese Icing • Carrot with Cream Cheese Icing

2$ for

Quality Fresh

Family Favourites Nibbler Mix Cranberry, 400gr

G.H. Cretors

5 5

All Natural Popped Corn 184-227gr

2$ for

Quality Fresh

Mixed Nuts 350gr

Santa Cruz

Organic Apple Juice 2.84lt

99 Plus Applicable Fees

A20

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Drop D rop in between 4:00 AND 6:00 PM for a fresh

NEW APPY SPECIAL!

B.C. Grown “Hot House”

Long English Cucumbers

B.C. Grown “No. 1”

Jumbo White or Brown Mushrooms 5.49 per kg

Medi um

Washington “Premium”

Braeburn Apples

2.84 per kg

PER

99 1

Green Bell Peppers 3.28 per kg

per lb

Red Navel Oranges 4.39 per kg

3.28 per kg

49 per lb

California “Andy Boy”

Green or Red Leaf Lettuce

ORGA NIC ORGANI C

4”

Oxalis

7 DAYS OF SAVINGS March 9 - 15

MON.

TUES.

WED.

THUR.

FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

per lb

California “Cara Cara”

Beefsteak Tomatoes

Luck of The Irish Bouquet

per lb

Extra Large

Mexican “Hot House”

B.C. Grown “Hot House”

California Grown

Organic Navel Oranges 4lb bag

California Grown

Organic Baby Cut Carrots 1lb bag

“Photos for presentation purposes only” Qualicum Foods - 705 Memorial Port Alberni - 2943 10th Ave. Nanoose Bay - 2443 Collins Cr. Parksville - 319 E. Island Hwy. Campbell River - 465 Merecroft Rd. Powell River – 4871 Joyce Ave. (604)

ORGANIC

2$ for

IC ORGAN

B.C. Grown “Fancy”

Organic Spartan Apples

3lb bag

Email Address: customerservice@qualityfoods.com

752-9281 723-3397 468-7131 954-2262 287-2820 485-5481

Nanaimo – Beban Plaza – 2220 Bowen Rd. 758-3733 Nanaimo – Harewood Mall – 530 5th St. 754-6012 Nanaimo – Northridge Village – 5800 Turner Rd. 756-3929 Comox Valley – 2275 Guthrie Rd. 890-1005 Courtenay - 1002 -2751 Cliffe Avenue 331-9328 Westshore – 977 Langford Parkway (778)433-3291

www.qualityfoods.com

N IC A G OR

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

www.pqbnews.com

Business

A21

We deliver The NEWS! Nick Therriault, Carrier

BUSINESS PROFILE

Tattoos have come a long way from the docks New biz owner in Parksville says tattoos have become more of an expression of art CandaCe Wu news@pqbnews.com

Tattoos used to be reserved for sailors, soldiers and bikers. But times have changed. The Washington-based Pew Research Center found that in 2010 nearly 40 per cent of millennials (aged 18 to 29), 30 per cent of generation Xers and 15 per cent of baby boomers had at least one tattoo. Which makes it a good time for Wanderlust Tattoo Company to open shop in Parksville. The tastefully decorated, warm orange walls aren’t exactly what one might expect to find walking into a tattoo parlour — but it’s just another sign that it’s a new age of ink. “Tattoos aren’t just for sailors and prostitutes,” said owner and veteran tattoo artist Mark Jensen, who admits he has more marked skin than not. “Tattooing has come a long way, it’s more of an expression of art.” Jensen has 15 years of experience in the tattoo industry and apprenticed under some of the best in B.C. He said he’s done more than 25,000 tattoos in his lifetime to-date. “My dad was a commercial artist and he taught me a lot and got me interested in art,” explained Jensen. “That carried through in school and once I started getting tattoos it just kind of went from there.” Jensen said his first tattoo was a small sun emblem that “didn’t hurt as much as (he) expected it to.” Two weeks later Jensen said he was back to the shop for another one and now the only natural skin he sports is on his face, one of his legs and upper thigh. Jensen’s worked in the Okanagan, Vancouver and around the Comox Valley — but Parksville is where he wants to plant roots with his social media savvy partner Tina Leiser, who is the shop’s coordinator. And the couple is expecting their first baby this September. “Five days after we signed the lease we

CANDACE WU PHOTO

Parksville’s newest entrepreneurs Tina Leiser and Mark Jensen just opened Wanderlust Tattoo Company last week.

found out,” said Leiser, who added the couple had been trying for a long time. “It’s been a really crazy time,” she admitted, smiling. “We did most of the renovations (for the shop) ourselves, we laid the floors, painted, did the trim—it’s definitely been a labour of love.” Jensen explains the name — Wanderlust — comes from a personal love of travel paired with Parksville’s notoriety as a tourist destination. While he enjoys a variety of tattoos, Jensen said his favourite pieces are American traditional tattoos character-

ized by bright colours and bold lines and Japanese traditional tattoos that are “essentially supposed to be a body suit by the time it’s finished” characterized by size and ornate detail. Jensen said he’s looking to hire another tattoo artist by the summer and will host “guest artists” periodically throughout the year. The shop offers walk-ins, consultations and of course appointments. They charge $150 per hour with a minimum charge of $60. “We’re excited to be here in Parksville and we want to be part of the commu-

nity,” said Jensen. “The biggest culture shock from the city was that when you walk down the street people say ‘hi’ to you…People in the city have really mastered the art of ignoring you.” Jensen said Parksville was his favourite place to vacation as a kid and he and Leiser are excited to start their family here. Wanderlust Tattoo Company is located at 180 McCarter Street in Parksville. They are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Wednesday. For more information contact 250-586-1149 or visit www.wanderlusttattooco.tumblr.com.

Independent Advice Is Our Only Business Chris Mohr

2014 Income Taxes maybe on your mind? We are already tax planning for 2015 with our clients.

Neil Watson

Carol Plaisier

Brian Hagedorn

Shelly Olsen

Donna Watson

Personalized advice to achieve your goals

Neil Watson, Investment Advisor • Carol Plaisier, CFP®, FMA, AMP Investment Advisor • Brian Hagedorn, CFP®, Investment Advisor Chris Mohr, Associate Investment Advisor • Shelly Olsen and Donna Watson, Administrative Assistants.

Located in downtown Parksville 174 Morison Ave. West • (250) 248-2399 HollisWealth is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. ™ Trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under license. HollisWealth and the Scotiabank companies do not provide income tax preparation services nor do they supervise or review other persons who may provide such services.

ARTS &LIFE

A22

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Do you have local aRTS newS? contact: Jessica Skelton email: reporter@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-905-0028

KSS MUSIC PROGRAM

Jazz teacher will practise what he teaches KSS Jazz Extravaganza set for March 12 at QB civic centre JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

Kwalikum Secondary School music teacher Dave Stewart will once again take the stage with his students at the annual Jazz Extravaganza, but this year he’ll also be there as a musician. This is the first time Stewart, who is a member of the night’s guest group Project 8, will play at the event. “I thought it would be cool to do that,” he said, adding that he wanted to show the students that he practises what he teaches. The night will also feature two student jazz bands and a vocal jazz group performing a range of musical styles from ballads to swing to funk. Stewart said some of this music was played by the students on their recent trip to the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho. “They did really well,” he said of the students’ performances. KSS also brought home the top soprano vocalist award, as well as noteworthy performance and trombone from the festival. While the official program starts at 7 p.m., doors to the Extravaganza will open at 6 p.m. and a selection of soloists and small combos will take the stage soon after to play for

JeSSICA SKeltOn PhOtO

From left, David hildebrandt, Justice Coté, Sam Baglier and Caleb Bosboom are some of the Kwalikum Secondary School jazz students who will be featured in the annual Jazz extravaganza concert March 12 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre.

the audience as they come in. “We’ve got too much music,” explained Stewart of the pre-show. “We’re going to keep it (the main program) to two hours.” Linda Hildebrandt, who has

two children in the school’s band program and is one of the Extravaganza’s volunteer organizers, is happy her kids have the opportunity to play in the event. “It gives them confidence … and exposes them to

a large audience,” she said. “It gives them a sense of professionalism.” The KSS Jazz Extravaganza will be held on March 12 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Tickets are $25 each, which in-

cludes coffee and dessert, and can be purchased at What’s Cooking in Qualicum Beach, Flix ’n’ Pix Video in Parksville and at the door. “It should be a heck of a good concert,” said Stewart.

Sax player earned Grammy nomination JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

PhOtO By BARB MCDOUGAll

Saxophonist Campbell Ryga will join the Geoff Bowen trio at Smoke ’n’ Water restaurant on March 15.

Campbell Ryga will bring his awardwinning jazz saxophone playing to the Smoke ’n’ Water restaurant at Pacific Shores Resort and Spa on March 15. “I’m coming over as a featured guest,” said the Vancouver-based musician, who will join the Geoff Bowen Trio for the show. “We really look forward to playing together.” The trio consists of Geoff Bowen on the drums, Ken Lister on bass and Pat Coleman on guitar. Together, Ryga said he and the trio will play a selection of well-known and obscure jazz standards, and possibly “an original or two.” “I’ll be bringing some of my favourite tunes with me,” he said. Ryga, who teaches jazz at Kwantlen

Polytechnic University and acts as adjudicator at student music festivals, said he will also try to include some songs that young jazz musicians will recognize and even play at school. “There’s something for everyone,” he said. Ryga plays alto and soprano saxophone and has won three Junos for his work on those instruments. He also has two additional Juno nominations and a Grammy nomination, and he appeared on Michael Buble’s recording Crazy Love, which received a Grammy Award in 2010. According to his website, Ryga’s own recordings have twice received the Western Canadian Music Award in the Jazz category and he won Canada’s Alto Saxophonist of the Year award from the Jazz Report Magazine in 2000. Ryga’s performance in Nanoose this

weekend is the first of five jazz nights at the Smoke ’n’ Water restaurant, which has increased space now that the floor-toceiling fish tank has been removed. Future acts in the venue’s series will include Hugh Fraser, Jennifer Scott and Roy Styffe. “All the players are at the top end of Canadian jazz,” said promoter Luis Porretta, who is presenting the music through Quadwrangle Music. “The local jazz community is in for a treat,” agreed John Hildebrandt, who takes care of Smoke ’n’ Water’s marketing/administration. Advance tickets for Ryga’s show are $22 for adults and can be purchased through 250-760-0238 or quadwranglemusic.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $25 for adults and $15 for students. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

www.pqbnews.com

Dine Out & Win

ENTER YOUR NAME FOR A CHANCE TO WIN FOUR $10.00 GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM FOUR DIFFERENT RESTAURANTS!

Local Salmon, Halibut, Cod, Prawns, Clams, Oysters, Lobster & Steak.

ENTRY FORM

BEST FISH & CHIPS

WIN $40

Our mission is to create good food and satisfy guests with fresh ingredients primarily from Canadian coastal waters, as well as, carefully chosen and sustainable – farmed species, oysters, clams and mussels, served in a casual and relaxed dining atmosphere. Come in and visit us today. 192 West Island Hwy.

• 250-954-1010 • www.aioliseafood.com

Top 10 Favourites

Add a paired wine flight for $20

Bon Appétit! Excludes tax & gratuities

cedars restaurant & lounge

contemporary rustic cuisine 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville BC tigh-na-mara.com 250-248-2333

NAME: _____________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________________________

RULES: Attach a recent receipt from one of the participating restaurants on this page to your entry form and deliver it to The News at #4-154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville, BC V9P 2H2 within 10 days of publication. We’ll draw one lucky winner of four $10 Gift Certificates every two weeks. Employees of The News are not eligible to win. March 6th winner - 4 $10 Gift Certificates: Don Gamble

Sunday Roast Beef Dinner

INCLUDES: First course • Soup or salad of choice Second course • Roast beef, yorkshire pudding,mashed potatoes, gravy, seasonal vegetables Third course • Lemon parfait

We’ve put all your cedars favourites in one menu for you to enjoy!

3 course menu for $38

✁

ioli Restaurant is your fresh seafood destination located in the heart of downtown Parksville. From our famous fish and chips to local salmon, halibut, cod, prawns, mussels, clams and oysters, you will find that Aioli always uses the freshest, sustainable seafood whenever and wherever possible.

in Restaurant Gift Certificates!

✁

Wild, Local. Sustainable

Your fresh seafood destination

A23

BEST FISH & CHIPS

Local Salmon • Halibut Cod • Prawns • Clams qualityresortparksville.com 250-248-8333 Oysters • Lobster & Steak Celebrate Canada Day

The Final Approach •Waterfront Patio

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

7 days a week

Closed on Statutory Holidays

752-8966

at theview Qualicum Airport www.finalapproachrestaurant.ca •Perfect of Beach the fireworks NOW OFFERING BREAKFAST! Everyday @ 7:30am • Canada Day Specials $2.00 OFF $3.00 OFF $4.00 OFF Your fresh seafood destination •Plenty of free parking Any Breakfast Any Lunch Any Dinner

250-954-1010

192 West Island Hwy

Item Item Item Cannot be combined with any other offer. One Coupon per couple. Valid Mon. thru Thurs. www.aioliseafood.com For more information or reservation: •

Quality Resort Bayside 250.248.8333

SMOKE ‘N WATER ~ LIVE MUSIC ~

Fun, Casual Family Dining www.qualityresortparksville.com

MARCH 13TH - ATKINSON BROTHERS BAND Rock and Roll, Country, Bluegrass, and Blues! NO Cover

breakfast, lunch & dinner

MARCH 14TH - GERRY BARNUM “Soulful roots / original” harmonica and slide guitarist! NO Cover MAR. 15TH - CAMPBELL RYGA & GEOFF BOWEN TRIO JAZZ Three-time Juno winner, Grammy nominated! Tickets Online or At-the-Door

Fantastic Views

MARCH 21ST - JAZZALELE Classic & Latin Jazz with a Hawaiian flavour. NO Cover

Fantastic Food

of the coastal mountains & ocean

Book your party today! 250-594-1150 Location: Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club 469 Memorial Ave.

ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY

March 17th, 4–8pm Irish Fare, Green Beer, Irish Sing-a-longs & Trivia 3353 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach Children’s Menu • Seniors’ Menu • Daily Specials Family Dining, Open Daily at 8am, 7 Days A Week

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER

Qualicum’s Best View

SUNDAY BUFFET BRUNCH - Every Sunday $ 9AM-1 PM • Eggs Benny, Waffles & More…

19.97

At Pacific Shores Resort 1-1600 Stroulger Rd. Nanoose

250-468-7192 www.smokenwater.com

Serving local, hand-made food daily from 11-8

250-752-9111 shadyrest.ca 3109 Island Hwy

A24

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

WIN UP TO $100 CASH WEEKLY! PLAY THE....

MONEY TREE CONTEST

Here’s How to Enter: Here’s How to Enter: Each week, we will scramble letters of seven letters of seven of Pharmasave has been Each week, we will scramble thethe of the participating business names on this your neighbourhood the participating business names on this feature. drugstore for over feature. Simply readthe through the ad, unscramble Simply read through ads, unscramble the 30 years! the letters and identify the businesses. Happy Healthy 2015 letters and identify the businesses. Enter online • Compounding Pharmacy theto:entry form below withand theclick correct by out going www.pqbnews.com on From oura family Pharamsave Have Happy Healthy 2015 supplies Fill •at Home healthcare names of the businesses to match the From our family at PHARMASAVE • Cosmetics, Giftware & Toys contests top right of the page, or fill out the scrambles along with with the your namenames and phone • 1 Hour Digital Photo Lab entry form below correct of the number. Open 7 days a week businesses to match the scrambles along with your name phone number. Clip out Clip outand entry form and send to:entry form and 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach “MONEY TREE CONTEST”, c/o The News, send to: “MONEY TREE CONTEST”, c/o the News www.qualicumpharmasave.com 250-752-3011 Box ParksvilleB.C. BC V9P 2H2, 2H2,or ordrop dropoff off at Box1180, 1180 Parksville, www.qualicumpharmasave.com 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach • 250-752-3011 #4-154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville, at # 4-154 Middleton, Parksville, to arrive no tolater arrive than thefollowing Friday noon following thannothelater Friday noon this week’s this week’s feature. Eachfeature. week a draw will be made and the Each week entry a draw will will be made andtothe first first correct drawn be invited come correct drawn will be invited come down toentry The Parksville Qualicum BeachtoNews to down topick TheanParksville Qualicum Beach News offi apple from our MONEY TREE. Each applece to In-Home Pet Sitting pick an apple from our MONEY TREE. is worth from $40 to $100. Enter now! You could Dog Walking Each applewinner. is worth fromof$40 $100. and be a lucky All staff thisto newspaper Pet Taxi• Roofing • Drywall • Hardie Products Enter now! You could be a lucky winner. their families and anyone under the age of 18 are • Insulation • Steel Stud • Masonry Allexpressly staff of this newspaper and their forbidden to enter this families, contest.and anyone • Natural & Cultured Stone • Hardscape under the age of 18, are expressly forbidden to enter this The judge’s decision is final.is GOOD LUCK! Serving Oceanside 1360 Valley Now Rd., Parksville contest. The judge’s decision final. GOOD LUCK! Alberni Hwy.

Inl

250-607-8282 Exit 51

dH an

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm; Valley Rd. Sat.www.marypuppinspets.ca 8am-10:30am . wy

Church Rd.

250-248-7336

Are You Ready? 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size:

We Are!

Happy Open 7 days a week New Year! Coombs, Junction

3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt

Happy N Happy New Happy New Year Leslie, Vivian 250-594-7070 Kelly & Sophie

Alberni Hwy 3.5” x 2.5”Font | Maximum FontptSize: 30#12-2701 pt 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Size: 30

Be seen by your Happy New Year customers! Niki Stanford Financial Advisor .

Po Box 1930 Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Financial Advisor

. Parksville, BC V9P 2H7

#108-198 East Island Hwy 250-248-7242 Po Box 1930 Parksville, BC V9P 2H7 250-248-7242 www.edwardjones.com

. #108-198 East Island Hwy Po#108-198 Box 1930 East Island Parksville, V9P 2H7 Po BoxBC1930 250-248-7242

Parksville, BC V9P 2H7 250-248-7242

www.edwardjones.com

Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund

www.edwardjones.com

THIS WEEKS SCRAMBLE • ENTRY FORM 1. hraaepamsv 1. rsdes ofr esl

www.edwardjones.com Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund

____________________________________________ 2. hte lcbak osgoe nin ____________________________________________ 3. hca ajav 3. hteahc lcbak osgoe nin ____________________________________________ 4. casdoenie tlssyit nad abrbre phpsoe 4. hedtras nda rauetesrs ____________________________________________ 5. hedtras ndacolsho rauetesrs 5. ulcmqaiu ecbah fo acdne ____________________________________________ 6. casdoenie 6. casdoenie rvltae rvltae ____________________________________________ 7. dadewr 7. rsdes ofr esl oejns Runs January 6th ____________________________________________

www.edwardjones.com

Your Phone Number:

Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fu

ance D f o l o Scho

Happy New Year

2015

OCEANSIDE TRAVEL INC.

130 West Second Avenue, P.O. Box 610 Qualicum Beach

250-752-6992

_____________________________ Last Weeks Winner:

N/A (first run) Jeremy Knapman _____________________________

THREADS & TREASURES CONSIGNMENT STORE

The “Re-Love It” STORE Store! CONSIGNMENT CONSIGNMENT STORESALE SECOND ANNIVERSARY AND SEWING SERVICE LOCAL ARTS &storewide CRAFTS(excluding AND WOMEN’S 30% OFF artisans) SECOND ANNIVERSARY SALE Women’s Fashions FASHIONS ON CONSIGNMENT 30% OFFstorewide Qualicum Beach t-shirts, too! 30% OFF (excluding artisans) Local Arts & Crafts FREE gifts while they last (with purchase) 30% OFF Qualicum Beach t-shirts, too! St. Patty’s - 30% off Green 742742 Memorial Avenue Qualicum Beach FREE gifts while they lastin 10purchase) –17)Beach One Week - (March Memorial Avenue in(with Qualicum

744 Primrose, Qualicum Beach

qbsd@shaw.ca • 250-752 0227 www.qbschoolofdance.ca

Oceanside Stylist Oceanside Stylist ALL DAY & Barber Shoppe Shoppe BREAKFAST! &

THREADS THREADS& & TREASURES TREASURES

REGISTER CLASSES STARTING IN REGISTERFOR NOW FOR DANCE! JANUARY NOW, BY EMAIL OR PHONE! PRE-SCHOOL - ADULT CLASSES (Qualicum Beach Elementary School)

.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt oceanside@oceanside.travel @oceansidetravel

AALLLDDAAY Y BBRREEAAKKFA S FA STT! ! AAvvaaririeety ininccluluddining tyoof flulunncchheess gfrfreesshhlyly-m -m ssaannddwA variety ofaaddee, , wicic hheess, ,wwra ppss, , ra ppaannininlunches, isis, c roisiss Vegan, saanntsts &&vveeggaan, , cro n,gglulute Gluten nnfrfreeee teFree ppro ddufor ro ucctsts . &AAW Best Wishes 2015! . & Products WAARD

UK UK Pub Pub Style Style Restaurant Restaurant

Happy New Year Niki Stanford 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30We’re pt Financial Advisor Moving! from all of us at www.ThreadsAndTreasuresEmporium.com www.ThreadsAndTreasuresEmporium.com 742 Memorial Avenue in Qualicum Beach www.ThreadsAndTreasuresEmporium.com 250.594.4424

RDWWIN INNNIN INGG CCOOOO Smoothies KKIEIESS Cha Cha Java!

Winter Hours Sun - Thurs 11:30am - 9pm Fri & Sat 11:30am - 9:30pm Real Log Fires, Ocean Views Home Cooked English Food

Come & Celebrate New Years with us!

…4 doors down to 19 UK & LOCAL DRAFT BEERS #108-198 East Island Hwy Seaview SeaviewCentre Centre#101-198 #101-198 THE BLACK GOOSE INN #4-155 and best wishes forMorison. 2015 From all of us! E.E.Po Island Hwy. (on Weld St.), Island Hwy. (on Weld St.), Box 1930 Seaview Centre #101-198 Call Call us: us: 250-586-1001 250-586-1001 Parksville Parksville••250-248-4225 250-248-4225 250-248-5753 E. Island Hwy. (on Weld St.), Beach Acres Resort, Resort Beach Acres Resort, Resort Drive, Drive, Parksville Parksville Ad runs 10 Parksville, BC1V9P 2H7March 250-248-5753 OPEN A OPEN DAYS AWEEK! WEEK OPEN77DAYS DAYS WEEK! 147 Morison Ave. Parksville www.blackgooseinn.com Parksville • 250-248-4225 www.blackgooseinn.com 250-248-7242 19 UK & LOCAL DRAFT BEERS

Happy New Year

250.594.4424 Sewing Service 250.594.4424 Available Sewing Service to Share of proceeds local Haven House Available

Niki Stanford

.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt Financialjust Advisor Don’t think about .

retirement. Plan for it.

#108-198 East Island Hwy Po Box 1930 Niki Stanford • Financial Advisor Parksville, BC V9P 2H7East Island Hwy #108-198 www.edwardjones.com Niki Stanford 250-248-7242 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt Box 1930Investor • Parksville, BC V9P 2H7 MemberPo – Canadian Protection Fund

Happy New Year Financial Advisor .

Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund

Your Name: 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt 2. hraaepamsv _____________________________

Why to book with your local

All of us at OCEANSIDE TRAVEL professional travel consultant: wish you a prosperous 2015! Reason In case you need to cancel your trip It was13: a pleasure serving you in 2014 you we onlyare calllooking your travel consultant and the he/she and forward to taking stress will assistout youofwith possible claims. travel in theinsurance new year! Reason 14: Avoid unexpected expenses Reason 15: Complicated itineraries made simple

Niki Stanford

Niki Stanford Niki Stanford #108-198 East Island Hwy

250-248-7242 • www.edwardjones.com • Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund #108-198 East Island Hwy

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

www.pqbnews.com

A25

MARCH 19 AT LAZY MIKE’S HOUSE OF MUSIC

Dexterity on display for this dynamic duo ‘We like to conjure up (the image) of a smoky old bar’ JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

Blue Moon Marquee is a little band with a big sound. The duo, which features A.W. Cardinal on vocals and guitar and Jasmine Colette as the entire rhythm section, will bring their unique playing style to Lazy Mike’s House of Music on March 19. “I’ve never really seen (our set up) before,” said Colett, who sings while playing the stand-up bass with her hands and drums with her feet. “We have an interesting spin on it.” The duo’s dexterity gives fullness to their original compositions, which Colette describes as a blend of delta-style blues, swing, elements of early jazz, gypsy jazz and a modern energy. According to a news release from the group, Blue Moon Marquee’s sound is influenced by artists such as Lonnie Johnson, Blind Willie Jonson, Charley Patton, Howlin’ Wolf and Django Riendhart. “I really liked the style of mu-

sic they were doing,” said Lazy Mike’s co-owner Mike Mallon, who mentioned that the venue has yet to see a group like Blue Moon Marquee. “We like to conjure up (the image) of a smoky old bar,” said Colette. “A hole-in-the-wall, murky old jazz club.” Colette also said that her and Cardinal’s music tends to bring out a sense of nostalgia in a “huge demographic.” “It has a warm-place in so many people’s hearts,” she said, explaining that somehow the music makes “you feel like you’ve heard something like it before.” The duo has been perfecting their sound for nearly three years now. Cardinal and Colette, who are both self-taught musicians hailing from Alberta, joined forces in 2012 after he spent several years performing in Montreal and New York City and she toured much of North America with musicians including Bill Bourne. They were originally billed under A.W. Cardinal’s name, but formed their current identity shortly after they starting to write songs together. Blue Moon Marquee has also

PHOTO SUbMITTEd bY bLUE MOOn MARqUEE

A.W. Cardinal, left, and Jasmine Colette are Blue Moon Marquee, a little band with a big sound. The duo will play at Lazy Mike’s House of Music on March 19.

been on the road about as long as they’ve been playing together. They’ve completed four provincial tours of BC and Alberta, one of the North and two national tours, sometimes bringing up to six musicians onstage with them. “We’ve been such gypsies,” said Colette.

And while the duo just moved to Vancouver Island, Colette said they’ll be touring around the Island and elsewhere again before too long. “We just want to play,” she said. If you’d like to hear their music, or find out where they’ll be playing after Lazy Mike’s, visit

bluemoonmarquee.com Tickets to all house concerts cost $15 and can be purchased at the door or reserved by phone at 250-594-9951. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 7:30 p.m. There are also $3 eats, drinks and treats available for sale at each show.

Symphony of Roses raises funds for the VISO There’ll be smiles, happy hearts and fuzzy feelings for unsuspecting residents from Ladysmith to Qualicum Beach on March 25. That’s when the 16th annual Symphony of Roses Day, a fundraiser for the Vancouver Island Symphony, takes place. “This is a warm fuzzy fundraiser and something that people in the communi-

We Clean Dusty Blinds!

ty really look forward to,” said Marianne Turley of Turley’s Florist, the Nanaimo company that supplies and delivers the roses, in a news release from VI Symphony. “It’s like having an incredible opportunity to reach out and give someone the message that says ‘I care’.” On the 25th, an army of volunteers will head out from Turley’s Florists to de-

McMillan Arts Centre

HAPPENINGS

133 McMillan Street, Parksville www.mcmillanartscentre.com

MUSIC AT THE MAC Friday, March 13 - JAZZ – Triadically Hip – “Hints of Jazz Past, Jazz Present and Jazz Future”

Call Wayne for Cleaning & Repair Services

#4-287 Martindale Rd, Parksville

250-248-4664

CALL ME FOR YOUR CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADVERTISING

Pauline Stead

250-905-0012 office@pqbnews.com

Friday, March 20 - FOLK – David Nigel Lloyd – “From California to Canada - Folk Songs by a Non-Traditional Traditionalist” Saturday, March 28 – Peter Brunette and the Lake Hill Band “Everything old is new again” Get ready to clap your hands, stamp your feet, and sing along whenever the spirit moves you.

liver the boxes of roses to homes, offices, schools and other sites. According to the news release, flowers can be driven as far as Qualicum Beach. If you would like to send flowers to a loved one, call 250-754-6344 or download the order form from the Festival Nanaimo (festivalnanaimo.com) and VI Symphony (vancouverislandsymphony.com) web

sites and fax it to 250-754-2191 or drop it off at Turley’s Florist (60 Terminal Ave.). All orders must be in by March 20 at 4 p.m. A dozen roses cost $32, while a box of 24 roses costs $60. All proceeds go toward the VI Symphony. Also, if you would like to deliver the roses yourself, flowers will be ready for pick up from 9 a.m. onwards on March 25. — NEWS Staff/VISO

Watershed Health & You

SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON WATER REPORTS FOR THE ENGLISHMAN RIVER Forum at City Hall

All performances start at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30) Tickets are $15 and $12 for OCAC Members and available for purchase at the MAC.

Thursday, March 12 at 6:30pm

EXHIBITIONS AT THE MAC

100 Jensen Avenue East

Visit the galleries for the month of March and enjoy: Andre Prevost - “Journey with Totems” - acrylic paintings Francine Champagne - interpretative carved masks Rick Marotz - Brant Geese photography 4H Photosnaps Club - nature photography Qwaya Sam - silver and copper jewelery

OTHER EVENTS AT THE MAC Friday, March 27 - Tales for the Telling – Gisele Maria Martin – 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00) TICKETS: $12 and $10 for OCAC Members

Saturday/Sunday March 28 & 29 2 Day Art Workshop – “Big Art” with Patt Scrivener $295 - call 250-247-2775

For more information please call 250-248-8185 or email: info@mcmillanartscentre.com

• Groundwater Flow Through Bedrock • Aquatic Effects Assessment – Gilles Wendling, GW Solutions Fisheries - for Water Supply Intake • Announcing Canada Water Marc Gaboury, LGL Week 2015 • Arrowsmith Lake Reservoir “Know Your H2O” Water Supply Craig Sutherland, KWL We acknowledge the financial support of • Surficial Geology for the Province of British Columbia. Groundwater Studies NRCan

www.pqbnews.com

top top top top realtors results

A26

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Tracy E L L I OT T

diane@dianekellas.com www.dianekellas.com

250-248-1071

Motion

Oceanside

ANCHOR

REALTY Each office independently owned & operated

Give me a call and allow me to demonstrate my Marketing Strategies.

“It’s all about trust...”

office: 250.752.2466 aarboj@sutton.com 135 Alberni Highway, Parksville

250-228-0995

w w w. p a r k s v i l l e - re a l e s t ate. c a

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

toll free: 1.800.668.3622

Jolene Aarbo

email: tracyrealtor@shaw.ca

REALTOR®/Owner

Celia Myers c. 250-954-9014 e. celia@the-team.ca

250.248.1071

w. www.the-team.ca

THE STRENGTH OF A TEAM THE COMFORT OF FAMILY

Team

Rudi & Trish

Widdershoven

250.248.1071 team@TeamW.ca

www.TeamW.ca

Independently Owned and Operated

Team

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

“Good Service is Not Expensive, it’s Priceless” Cell 250-248-7777 Office 250-752-2466 Toll Free 1-800-668-3622

richardgoldney.com

Committed ... Competent ... Connected ...

Team

Rudi & Trish

Widdershoven

Brenda

Parksville - Qualicum Beach Realty Each office is independently owned and operated.

250.937.1100 Cell 250.248.1071 250.752.6926 Office

Nicolls

team@TeamW.ca stevekari@knutsonrealestate.ca

Unlicensed

www.knutsonrealestate.com

Realtor®

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Looking for

top topresults?

SRES REALTOR®

MyRealtorDebN@gmail.com

Cell: 250-607-7038 • Office: 250-594-4000 • Fax : 888-495-5126 668 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach

Lisa M.

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty

(Moulatsiotis)

Senior Real Estate Specialist Certified Residential Relocation Specialist

Todd Starkey Todd Starkey

TUGGLE

250-248-8371

Deborah Nicol,

Call Lorie today 250-905-0014 to reserve your ad space!

Listing? Selling? Free Market Evaluation!

...finding a home to mirror your life

250-927-2385 jill@jilltuggle.com Direct:

jilltuggle.com

Character and charm in the Village

201 Thetis Avenue, Qualicum Beach • • • •

1.888.243.1071 www.ronmehan.com

www.TeamW.ca Are you a realtor?

Richard

Independently Owned and Operated

Featured Properties

REAL ESTATE IN

WHITECAP CAP Parksville

Opening Doors For You

Over 2400 sqft Cape Cod Salt Box home Large Country kitchen with wood burning fireplace Gas fireplace in Livingrm, and 3rd fireplace in family rm. Short stroll to shops, pool, park and trails

$519,000

www.toddstarkey.com toddstarkeyrealtor@gmail.com

250-752-2466 1-800-668-3622 www.pq-realestate.com

250-947-5355

An Oasis in the heart of Qualicum Beach

12 year old rancher on a large 1/2 acre lot

1060 Symons Crescent Qualicum Beach • Immaculate 2065 Sq. Ft. Rancher, 3 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms • Additional guest accommodation, suitable for caretakers suite or Bed & Breakfast • Minutes to town of Qualicum Beach, close to amenities • Room to build a large shop on the property

$679,000

#5 - 180 2nd Ave W., Qualicum Beach • • • • •

2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1217 sq ft condo in the heart of Qualicum Village Shopping, restaurants, galleries and the ocean are within walking distance Plenty of storage space, 2 balconies and lots of natural light Subtle touches make this condo different from all the rest, call to view One of the few condos with no age restriction and pets are allowed

$329,000

Arlene Sequoia REALTOR®

Personal Real Estate Corporation

22 years.

LisaM@Macrealty.com

250-248-4321

Cindy Riera

Successfully serving our Oceanside communities for over

“Opening Doors For You and Yours”

Personal Real Estate Corporation

“Striving to deliver the best results to you. Always.”

Call for your free, no-obligation consultation Anchor Realty Qualicum Beach

www.vancouverislandhousesforsale.com Cell: 250-951-6617

sold@macrealty.com

668 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach, V9K 1T1

office. 250-248-2488 cell. 250-927-3449 email. arlenesequoia@gmail.com

Qualicum Beach

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March um The Beach News Tuesday, March 10,News 2015 Tuesday, Parksville Qualicum Beach March 10, 10,2015 2015

www.pqbnews.com A27 www.pqbnews.com A27 www.pqbnews.com A27

Press Your community. Your classifieds. Your community. YourBlack classifieds. C O M M U N I T Y N E W S

TOLL FREE

Black Press

M E D I A

C O M M U N I T Y N E W S

M E D I A

1-855-310.3535 TOLL FREE 1-855-310.3535 A28 www.pqbnews.com

fax 250.248.4655 fax email classified@pqbnews.com 250.248.4655 email classified@pqbnews.com A28 www.pqbnews.com FAMILY0ARKSVILLE ANNOUNCEMENTS

1UALICUMĂ–.EWS $EADLINES CELEBRATIONS

4UESDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽ 8PSE "ET &RIDAYx xPM %JTQMBZ "ET 4HURSDAYx xPM A Celebration of Life for 4HURSDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽ Vivian Doucette will be 8PSE "ET 7EDNESDAYx xAM held on March 14th, 2015 at the Qualicum %JTQMBZ "ET x4UESDAYx xAM Beach Legion Hall, 180 Veteran Way from 1pm -!*/2ĂĽ#!4%'/2)%3ĂĽ to 4pm. All family and ).ĂĽ/2$%2ĂĽ/&ĂĽ friends are welcome to !00%!2!.#% attend to share stories and remember Vivian &!-),9x!../5.#%-%.43 with Love and Laughter. #/--5.)49x !../5.#%-%.43 42!6%, #(),$2%. %-0,/9-%.4 0%23/.!,x3%26)#%3 "53).%33x3%26)#%3x 0%43x x,)6%34/#+ -%2#(!.$)3%x&/2x3!,% 2%!,x%34!4% 2%.4!,3 !54/-/4)6% -!2).% !'2%%-%.4

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS CELEBRATIONS

INFORMATION COMING EVENTS

FOR THE LOVE OF PARROTS REFUGE SOCIETY A Celebration of their Life for will be holding Vivian Doucette will be Annual General held on at March 14th, Meeting the World 2015 at Refuge the Qualicum Parrot Thrift Beach Legion Hall, 180 Shop2116 Alberni Veteran Way from 1pm Hwy, Coombs. to 4pm. family March All 26 at 4 pm.and friends are Members welcome to Voting attend Welcome! to share stories and remember Vivian with Love and Laughter.

INFORMATION

Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

FOR THE LOVE OF PARROTS REFUGE SOCIETY will be holding their NEWAnnual to theGeneral area? Call at the World forMeeting your FREE package Parrot Refuge Thrift of info, gifts & greetings. Shop2116 Alberni Bev: 250-248-4720 PV Coombs. QB Ann:Hwy, 250-248-3390 March 26 at 4 pm. Pat: 250-248-7119 NANOOSE Voting Members New Program: Plus 50 . Welcome! You donâ€™t have to be new to the Oceanside area to receive a visit from

INFORMATION

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATION COMMUNITY Coordinator Posting. See detailed job description at www.d69fra.org MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION isNEW an in-demand career to the area? Callin Canada! have for your Employers FREE package work at home positions of info, gifts & greetings. available. Get the online train250-248-4720 PV ing Bev: you need from an employAnn: 250-248-3390 er-trusted program. QB Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or NANOOSE 1-855Pat: 250-248-7119 768-3362 to start training New Program: Plus 50 .for yourYouwork-at-home career todonâ€™t have to be new to the day! Oceanside area to receive a visit from

Welcome Wagon! You just have to be

over the age of 50! Contact Pat.

The most Famous Advertise in the Baskets World! 2015in- the 2017 www.welcomewagon.ca BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis PERSONALS Please call Annemarie MEET SINGLES right now! No 1.800.661.6335 email: paid operators, justorreal people like you. Browse greetings, ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

The most Famous Modern edge Basketsleading in the World! Salon looking for an www.welcomewagon.ca Esthetician and or Nail Tech, Part-time PERSONALSincentive Great business for the right right candidate. MEET SINGLES now! No Please drop just off real resume paid operators, people you. Browse to like Borealis Hair greetings, Nail & exchange conBody barmessages & Nail and at Unit nect TryWest it free.2nd CallAve. now: 105,live. 222 1-800-712-9851. (behind TD Bank) in Qualicum Beach or email LOST AND FOUND bhb2@shawcable.com

ESTHETICIAN

CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY benefi t.ca/free-assessment

exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851. CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from disability? LOSTaAND FOUND Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free Found: Bicycle. New 1-888condi511-2250 tion. Please orcall www.canada to identify benefi t.ca/free-assessment 250-240-0523.

DID YOU KNOW? BBB provides LOVE complaintFROM resolution services for all businesses and Dee Dee, Decker, their customers. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited BusiCameron & Jamie ness Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper at COMMUNITYwebsite ANNOUNCEMENTS www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ COMING EVENTS and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL DO YOU have a disability? Kitty Woodland Physical Coleman or mental. We can Art & Bloom Festival. help you get up to $40,000 Fine Art and Quality Crafts back from the Canadian GovShow.check out ernment. Juried For details Presented in a spectacular our website: disabilitygroupca outdoor nada.com or callsetting us today TollMay 16, 17 and 18 Free 1-888-875-4787. Applications for Artisans are available at IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, woodlandgardens.ca thatâ€™s your business. Want to 250-338-6901 STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

FOUND: blower on prothe DID YOULEAF KNOW? BBB road. complaint Call 250-248-8581 to vides resolution serclaim. vices for all businesses and their customers. Look for the 2014 BBB TRAVEL Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community NewspaperGETAWAYS website at www.blackpress.ca. YouBEACH can also- Ucluelet go to LONG http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ Deluxe waterfront cabin, and click on the 2014 BBB sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. Business Directory 2Accredited nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891 DO YOU have a disability? Physical or mental. We can TIMESHARE help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian GovCANCEL YOUR Timeshare. ernment. detailsstop checkmortout No risk For program our disabilitygroupca gage website: & maintenance paynada.com or call100% us today Tollments today. money Free back 1-888-875-4787. guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help!YOU 1-888-356-5248. IF WANT TO DRINK, thatâ€™s your business. Want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

!DVERTISERSx AREx REMINDEDx THATx 1-855-310-3535 1-855-310-3535 0ROVINCIALx LEGISLATIONx FORBIDSx THEx

WANT A larger tax refund? Operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home.Free online training www.freedom-unlimited.info

You & upkeep of bucking mills post peelers and wheeled mobile CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. equipment. Must stop have mort10 No risk program years & exp. maintenance including hydraulgage payics, welding ments today.& minor 100%electrical money repairs. Will haveFree the consulability back guarantee. to work unsupervised, be tation. Call us now. We can able 1-888-356-5248. to problem solve and help! prioritize jobs. Competitive Compensation Package w/ ProďŹ t Sharing! Email resume: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES elizabeth@pwppost.com or fax: (1)250-295-7912 WANT A larger tax refund? Operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home.Free training PERSONAL online SERVICES www.freedom-unlimited.info

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEATHS

)Tx ISx AGREEDx BYx ANYx $ISPLAYx ORx #LASSIĂ™EDx !DVERTISERx REQUESTINGx SPACEx THATx THEx LIABILITYx OFx THEx PAPERx INx THEx EVENTx OFx FAILUREx TOx PUBLISHx ANx90TH ADVERTISEMENTx SHALLx HAPPY BIRTHDAY BExLIMITEDxTOxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxBYx THEx ADVERTISERx FORx THATx PORTIONx OFx THEx ADVERTISINGx LOVE OCCUPIEDx FROMBYx THEx INCORRECTxITEMxONLYxANDxTHATxTHEREx Dee Dee, SHALLx BEx NOx LIABILITYxDecker, INx ANYx EVENTx BEYONDxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxFORxSUCHx Cameron & Jamie ADVERTISEMENT x 4HEx PUBLISHERx SHALLx NOTx BEx LIABLEx FORx SLIGHTx COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CHANGESx ORx TYPOGRAPHICALx ERRORSx THATxDOxNOTxLESSENxTHExVALUExOFxANx ADVERTISEMENT

LEONA

COMING EVENTS

BCCLASSIĂ™ED COMx CANNOTx BEx RESPONSIBLEx FORx ERRORSx AFTERx THEx CALL FOR ENTRIES Ă™RSTx DAYx13TH OFx PUBLICATIONx ANNUAL OFx ANYx ADVERTISEMENT x.OTICExOFxERRORSxONx Kitty Coleman Woodland THEx Ă™RSTx SHOULDx IMMEDIATELYx Art DAYx & Bloom Festival. Art and Quality CraftsOFx BExFine CALLEDx TOx THEx ATTENTIONx Juried Show. THEx #LASSIĂ™EDx $EPARTMENTx TOx Presented in a spectacular BEx CORRECTEDx FORx THEx FOLLOWINGx outdoor setting EDITION BCCLASSIĂ™ED COMxRESERVESx May 16, 17 and 18 THExRIGHTxTOxREVISE xEDIT xCLASSIFYxORx Applications for Artisans REJECTx ANYx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx are available at TOx RETAINx ANYx ANSWERSx DIRECTEDx woodlandgardens.ca TOx THEx 250-338-6901 BCCLASSIĂ™ED COMx "OXx 2EPLYx 3ERVICEx ANDx TOx REPAYx THEx CUSTOMERxFORxTHExSUMxPAIDxFORxTHEx ADVERTISEMENTxANDxBOXxRENTAL

LEONA

Your Community, Your Community, #,!33)&)%$3Ă–7/2+Ă–(!2$ $)3#2)-).!4/29 Your ClassiďŹ eds. Your ClassiďŹ eds. ,%')3,!4)/. PUBLICATIONxOFxANYxADVERTISEMENTx WHICHx DISCRIMINATESx AGAINSTx ANYx FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS PERSONxBECAUSExOFxRACE xRELIGION x SEX x COLOUR x NATIONALITY x ANCESTRYx ORxPLACExOFxORIGIN xORxAGE xUNLESSx DEATHS THEx CONDITIONx ISx JUSTIĂ™EDx BYx Ax BONAx Ă™DEx REQUIREMENTx FORx THEx WORKxINVOLVED

#/092)'(4

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES #,!33)&)%$3Ă–7/2+Ă–(!2$

Found: Bicycle. New condition. Please call to identify MEDICAL/DENTAL 250-240-0523. MEDICAL Transcriptionists FOUND: LEAF demand! blower onTrain the are in huge road. 250-248-8581 to with theCall leading Medical Tranclaim. scription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today.TRAVEL 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com. or email: info@canscribe.com.

GETAWAYS TRADES, TECHNICAL LONG BEACH - Ucluelet -

Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. F/T $239 - Millwright / 2 nights or 3 nights $299 Maintenance Person Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

Princeton, B.C. will work on the repair TIMESHARE

Lois Arleen ManzerLois Arleen Manzer (nee Armstrong) (nee Armstrong)

#OPYRIGHTx AND ORx PROPERTIESx SUBSISTx INx ALLx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx August 19, 1930 â€“ February 23, 201519, 1930 â€“ February 23, 2015 August INx ALLx OTHERx MATERIALx APPEARINGx INx THISx EDITIONx OFx BCCLASSIĂ™ED COM x 0ERMISSIONx TOx REPRODUCExYour love and generosity of spirit Your love and generosity of spirit WHOLLYxORxINxPARTxANDxINxANYxFORMx will live on in everyone whose WHATSOEVER x PARTICULARLYx BYx Ax will live on in everyone whose life you have touched. life you have touched. PHOTOGRAPHICx ORx OFFSETx PROCESSx INxAxPUBLICATIONxMUSTxBExOBTAINEDx INxWRITINGxFROMxTHExxPUBLISHER x!NYx Hand in hand, with her soul mate Roninbyhand, her side, peacefully left by thisher world. Hand with Lois her soul mate Ron side,Lois Lois peacefully left this world. Lois UNAUTHORIZEDxREPRODUCTIONxWILLxBEx (eldest of 5 siblings) was born, raised Victoria, where and Ron (eldestand of 5married siblings)inwas born,BC raised andshe married in Victoria, BC where she and Ron SUBJECTxTOxRECOURSExINxLAW raised their 3 children, Greg (Tammy), and Jay. !DVERTISEĂ–ACROSSĂ–6ANCOUVERĂ– raised Terry their 3(Joe) children, Greg (Tammy), Terry (Joe) and Jay. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad )SLANDĂ–ANDĂ–"RITISHĂ–#OLUMBIAĂ– In the mid 1970â€™s they moved to Parksville where Lois enjoyed with her garden In the mid 1970â€™s they moved to life Parksville where Lois enjoyed with her garden credit?life Bills? Unemployed? INĂ–THEĂ–BEST READ Ă–MOSTĂ–TRUSTEDĂ– and being surrounded by her 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, whom she and being surrounded by her 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, whom Need Money? We Lend!she If you COMMUNITYĂ–NEWSPAPERS

your own home - you adored unconditionally. Lois loved being outdoors and Lois will be greatly missed at our adored unconditionally. loved being outdoors and will own be greatly missed at our qualify. Pioneer Acceptance annual family campout. annual family campout. Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 Lois was not one for parties, although she square dancLois was notenjoyed one forseveral parties,decades althoughofshe enjoyed several decades of square dancwww.pioneerwest.com ing. We therefore have honoured there behonoured no serviceher or request memorial. Shebe no service or memorial. She ing.her Werequest therefore have there wished to go out quietly, the way she to lived If anyone would make wished go her out life. quietly, the way she like livedtoher life.aIf anyone would likea to make IF YOU own home or areal estate, Alpine Credits Many can lend donation to the charity of their choice, in Loisâ€™ that would be appreciated. Many donation to thename, charity of their choice, in Loisâ€™ name, that would be appreciated. you money: Itâ€™s to That Simple. thanks to the doctors and staffthanks at NRGH for their careand andstaff kindness given Lois. to the doctors at NRGH forto their care and kindness given Lois. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES A28PERSONAL www.pqbnews.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERTENDERS OPPORTUNITIES FINANCIAL TAX FREESERVICES MONEY COMMUNITY Coordinator

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS HOME/BUSINESS DRYWALLSERVICES TENDERS

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES GARDENING FINANCIAL SERVICES TENDERS GARDENING

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you job are dea Posting. See detailed is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can scription at FREE www.d69fra.org TAX MONEY homeowner, today! We can easily approve youare by is available, if you a SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 71 SCHOOL DISTRICT easily approveNO. you71 by years of fast friendly service. phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd homeowner, today! Wemortcan MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION phone.VALLEY) 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortWayne 250-752-4658 QB GARDENING gage money is available (COMOX VALLEY) (COMOX easily approve you by is an in-demand career in gage money is available right Rates startmortat phone.now. 1st, Employers 2nd or 3rd Canada! have right now. Rates start at CURB APPEAL Lawn & garPrime. Equity counts. We GARDENING gage at money is available work home positions Prime. Equity counts. We den maintenance. Junk Redonâ€™t onRates credit, agetrainor right rely now. start at School District No. 71 (Comox Valley)District School No. 71donâ€™t (Comox Valley) available. Get the online rely on credit, age or moval. Best rates! Seniors CURB APPEAL Lawn & garincome. Prime. Equity counts. We ing you need from an employincome. seeks an Expression of maintenance. Interest for anJunk seeks Expression of Interest for den Redonâ€™t rely onAnytime credit, ageVisit: or discount. Call 250-586-7424. Call er-trusted program. Call Anytime moval. Best R.rates! Seniors income. 1-800-639-2274 School Exterior Painting of Mark Isfeld School Exterior Painting of Mark R. Isfeldor CareerStep.ca/MT or or 1-8551-800-639-2274 discount. Call 250-586-7424. Call Anytime 604-430-1498. Apply onlinefor 768-3362 to start training 604-430-1498. Apply online Secondary and Arden Elementary schools. Secondary and Arden Elementary schools. 1-800-639-2274 or your www.capitaldirect.ca work-at-home career towww.capitaldirect.ca 604-430-1498. Apply online are described The services required in Tender The services required are described in Tender day! www.capitaldirect.ca

2015-001-054 and are available from 2015-001-054 and are available from HOME CARE SUPPORT HOMEESTHETICIAN CARE SUPPORT Carol Snead (carol.snead@sd71.bc.ca) Carol Snead (carol.snead@sd71.bc.ca) HOME CARE SUPPORT SMALL MIRACLES Care at Tender closesCare on Thursday, March 2015.on Thursday, Tender19, closes March 19, 2015. SMALL MIRACLES at Home serving Seniors and Modern leading edgeand Home Seniors SMALL serving MIRACLES Care at families. Call 250-937-8507. Salon for anand families. Calllooking 250-937-8507. Home serving Seniors Esthetician and or Nail COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS families. Call 250-937-8507. Tech, Part-time MEDICAL HEALTH MEDICAL HEALTH Great business incentive MEDICAL for the rightHEALTH candidate. KIMâ€™S PROFESSIONAL MoKIMâ€™S MoPleasePROFESSIONAL drop off resume bile foot care nurse. Serving KIMâ€™S PROFESSIONAL Mobile foot care nurse. Serving Parksville to Qualicum Beach. to Borealis Hair Nail & bile foot care nurse. Serving Parksville to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970 Body barto &Qualicum Nail atBeach. Unit Parksville (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970 105, 222 West 2nd Ave. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970 SMALL GARDENS Tidy (behind TD Tuesday, Bank) in March HOME/BUSINESS 17, 2015 attoo 7pm Tuesday, 17, 2015 SERVICES at 7pm SMALL GARDENS TidyMarch ups/projects. No job small. Qualicum BeachSERVICES or email HOME/BUSINESS ups/projects. No job too small. HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES Call John at 250-927-1690 bhb2@shawcable.com Call John at 250-927-1690

BOW HORN BAY VOLUNTEER BOW HORN BAY VOLUNTEER

FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CARPENTRY STILL TIME. Pruning, Fruit &

TIME. Fruit &one Trustee for a 3â€“year term; CARPENTRY For the purpose of electing oneSTILL Trustee forpurpose a Pruning, 3â€“year term; For the of &electing Ornamentalâ€™s. Spring CARPENTRY MEDICAL/DENTAL Ornamentalâ€™s. Winter Winter & Spring The Art of Building. Log & yard clean-up. Over 25 yard clean-up. Over 25 years presenting the fi nancial statements for 2014; presenting the fiyears nancial statements for We 2014; Timber frame. do anything The Art of Building. Log & exp. Call Call Ted Ted (250)228-6682. (250)228-6682. MEDICAL The Art of Transcriptionists Building. Log & exp. from carpentry to finishing Timber We do anything are in frame. hugeand demand! Train Timber frame. We dodiscuss anything to past and future works. and to discuss past and future works. work. Free estimates. from thecarpentry carpentry to fifinishing nishing with leading Medical Tranfrom to CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED ADS ADS MEAN MEAN MORE MORE BUSINESS BUSINESS Call: 250-937-7704 or contact: work. Free estimates. scription school. Learn from work. Free estimates. facebook.com/art4building As well, Chief Steve AnderosovAswill awarded well, Chief StevehisAnderosov will be awarded his Callbe250.388.3535 Call: 250-937-7704 contact: home and work or from home. Call today. 1.800.466.1535 facebook.com/art4building long-service medals by Bill Veenhof, Area Hmedals Director. long-service by Bill Veenhof, Area H Director.

A Y N P O www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372. Call 1-855-310-3535 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

COMPUTER SERVICES LL OU EED IN RINT AND NLINE COMPUTER SERVICES To be held at the Fire Hall To be held at the Fire COMPUTERS Hall BUYDENS Repair & Personal Tutoring. TRADES, TECHNICAL 220 Lions Way in Qualicum Bay 220 Lions Way inPCQualicum Bay BUYDENS COMPUTERS

www.canscribe.com. or email: info@canscribe.com.

BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC PC Repair Repair & & Personal Personal Tutoring. Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372. Call Kevin 250-240-7372. F/T -@Millwright /

HELP WANTED Maintenance Person Princeton, B.C.

Reporter

Victoria News

You will work on the repair & EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS upkeep of bucking mills post EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS peelers and wheeled mobile EDUCATION/TRADE EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS equipment. Must SCHOOLS have 10 years exp. including hydraulics, welding minor electrical The&Victoria News, has an immediate opening The Victoria News, has an immediate opening repairs. Will have the ability a full-time experienced reporter. forReporting a full-timetoexperienced reporter. Reporting to to work forunsupervised, be editor,solve the successful candidate provide thewill editor, the successful candidate will provide able to the problem and prioritize jobs. top-quality work on a range of news and feature top-quality work on a range of news and feature Competitive stories covering a range of beats. stories covering a range of beats. Compensation Package w/ ProďŹ t Sharing! A keyresume: attribute will be an ability toA work well as awill be an ability to work well as a key attribute Email self-starting member of a competitive newsroom. self-starting member of a competitive elizabeth@pwppost.com THREEnewsroom. POWERFUL or fax:You (1)250-295-7912 will be expected to contributeYou to regular will be expected to contribute to regular

Become a

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT SUPPORT WORKER WORKER

Become a

T R y W

C d m d

W S W C

S C

F f fl lo S uo t t8 C 8 S O y eA A L L h h ff a a m o C

M c D D T T a a

P P N N O O c tc t D

P P $ s$

COMMUN SUPPORT

C C q C THREE POWERFUL CAREERS IN ONE EXCITING DIPLOMA newsroom meetings and bring your creative meetings and bring your creative r newsroom q 2 talentsSERVICES to readers through concise,talents accurate and through concise, THREE POWERFUL CAREERS INtoONE readers accurate and EXCITING DIPLOMA. PERSONAL r 1. Personal Support W entertaining writing. The successful candidate will entertaining writing. The successful candidate will 2 EXCITING DIPLOMA. 1.show Personal Support Worker 2. Education keen attention to detail, work wellkeen under show attention to detail, work well under Assistan FINANCIAL SERVICES pressures, and Worker willing to deadline learn in apressures, fastand willing 3. to learn in a fast- Menta 2.deadline Education Assistant Community 1. Personal Support paced environment. 3. Education Community Mental Healthpaced environment. 2. Assistant - Hands-on professional tr

Small class sizes. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, Knowledge of Canadian Press-style is important, professional training. 3.Hands-on Community Mental Health

as is the ability as isinstructions the ability to take and carry instructions - out Three specialized practicw Small class sizes.to take and carry out w M Hands-on professional training. in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are - Earn your professional dw Three specialized practicum placements. F Small classMust sizes. required. have a valid driverâ€™s license and required. Must have a valid driverâ€™s license and f w Earn your professional diploma in only 54 weeks. working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign workingand vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Three specialized practicum placements. GR1F Photoshop CS6 would be considered CS6 would be considered an asset. Earn your professional diploma inPhotoshop onlyan54asset. weeks. EMf

% GRADUATE Funding may % .25 RA EMPLOYMENT As the largest independently owned newspaper As the largest independently owned newspaper be available.

96 % 96

.25 GRADUATE (2014) RATE company in Canada, with more than 180 titles company in Canada,Funding with moremay than 180 titles EMPLOYMENT in print and online, Black Press has in be in operations print and online, Black Press has operations in available. .25 RATE (2014) BritishHawaii, British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. California and Ohio. Just laid off?

E HAVE Interested candidates should send resume, Interested resume, Your Careercandidates Starts Hereshould sendW Just la RE of TR AIid NI clippings and cover letter by March 15, 2015 clippings andto: cover letter by March 15, 2015 NGf?to: OP TI ON W Kevin Laird Kevin Laird E S. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad HAVE Your Career Starts Here Call to receive credit? Bills? Unemployed? Editorial Director-Greater Victoria REYo Editorial Director-Greater Victoria TRnow uAI wNillING Need Money? We Lend! If you Call now to receive a free information package Black Press Black Press own your own home - you quOalPT NrS.a ifyIOfo qualify. Pioneer Acceptance 818 Broughton Street 818 Broughton Street $1500 bursary. Corp. Member BBB. You will Victoria, V8W 1E4a free information Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 1-877-987-1420 Call nowB.C. to receive package www.discoveryco qualify for a or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca www.pioneerwest.com www.discoverycommunitycollege.com$1500 bursary.

250-4

250-468-7777

SERVI SERVICE DIRECT

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ€™s That Simple. Your Credit /www.blackpress.ca Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

www.discoverycommunitycollege.com www.blackpress.ca

Tree Services

www.pqbnews.com comA28 www.pqbnews.com

. 0 .

t d

g .

y .

& g s & g g

. 0 N.

2015 The Parksville March Qualicum 10, 2015, The Parksville QualicumBeach BeachNews News March Qualicum 10, 2015, Tuesday, The Parksville Beach News Qualicum Tuesday, March 10, 2015, Tuesday, The Parksville Beach News

PERSONAL SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES DRYWALL GARDENING

DRYWALL GARDENING HANDYPERSONS

GARDENING HANDYPERSONS APPLIANCES

APPLIANCES HANDYPERSONS HOBBIES & CRAFTS

APPLIANCES HOBBIES & CRAFTS DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. FREE MONEY Reno TAX & Repair Specialist. 30 is available, if you are a years of fast friendly service. homeowner, today! QB We can Wayne 250-752-4658 easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortGARDENING gage money is available right now. Rates start at CURB Lawn & We garPrime. APPEAL Equity counts. den donâ€™tmaintenance. rely on credit,Junk age Reor moval. Seniors income.Best rates! discount. Call Call Anytime 250-586-7424. 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. FENCE 30 RenoSUPERIOR & Repair Specialist. years LANDSCAPE of fast friendly & service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB HANDYMAN SERVICE

SUPERIOR FENCE WANTED& LANDSCAPE HANDYMAN DEADSERVICE OR

GRINSHEEP FIBRE ProducSUPERIOR FENCE tions. Felting, spinning, knitting LANDSCAPE & weaving supplies. &Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-248HANDYMAN SERVICE 6306. grinsheep@gmail.com Installations & Repairs

GRINSHEEP ProducPARKSVILLE- FIBRE 2-BDRM dutions. plex. Felting, Central spinning, location.knitting 302 & weaving supplies. Tues Meadowview Plc. NP/NS,Sat., 5 or by appt.Mar 250-248Refs. 1 - Available 16. 6306. grinsheep@gmail.com $975./mo. 250-724-6082.

$$25CASH PAID $$ yrs experience MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE for NEWER Call FRIDGES, Al STOVES, WASHERS, SAWMILLS FROM only 250-240-5545 etc. & save $4,397 -DRYERS Make money

$$MOBILE CASH PAID $$ MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOMES & PADS for NEWER FRIDGES,

HOME CARE SUPPORT SMALL MIRACLES Care at Home serving Seniors and families. Call 250-937-8507.

Installations & Repairs GARDENING All Types & Styles 25 yrs experience

CURB APPEAL Lawn & garCall Al Junk Reden maintenance. moval. 250-240-5545 Best rates! Seniors discount. Call 250-586-7424.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Installations & Repairs ALIVE All Types & Styles $$25CASH PAID $$ yrs experience for NEWER Call FRIDGES, Al STOVES, WASHERS, 250-240-5545 DRYERS etc.

BELLEVUE HAULING AND SALVAGE

RECONDITIONED

WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY & Snow Removal. Bondable. Call 250-752-1639.

WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY & APPLIANCES Snow Removal. Bondable. Sales & Service. Call 250-752-1639.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Large Showroom HOME IMPROVEMENTS 1040 BELLEVUE ROAD

â€œCAREâ€? Carpentry, Painting and Home Repair

â€œCAREâ€? Carpentry, Painting Parksville 250-248-8251 and Home Repair

MEDICAL HEALTH

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

KIMâ€™S PROFESSIONAL Mobile foot care nurse. Serving Parksville to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970 SMALL GARDENS Tidy ups/projects. No job too small. HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES Call John at 250-927-1690

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present SMALL GARDENSarea.Tidy this ad. Vancouver 1ups/projects. No job too small. 800-573-2928. Call John at 250-927-1690

STILL TIME. Pruning, Fruit & CARPENTRY Ornamentalâ€™s. Winter & Spring yard clean-up. Over 25 years HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES The Art Ted of (250)228-6682. Building. Log & exp. Call Timber frame. We do anything from carpentry to finishing CLASSIFIED MEAN MORE BUSINESS GARDENING work. FreeADS estimates. Call 250.388.3535 Call: 250-937-7704 or contact: facebook.com/art4building

STILL TIME. Pruning, Fruit & PAINTING Ornamentalâ€™s. Winter & Spring yard clean-up.ABOVE Over 25 years A STROKE Painting HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES exp. Call Ted is (250)228-6682. LTDSpring Here! Give your home a fresh new look & go from drabADS to MEAN fab! Book early to CLASSIFIED MORE BUSINESS avoid HANDYPERSONS disappointment. ComCall 250.388.3535 mercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. FENCE CallSUPERIOR Dave, 250-240-2310.

Call George @ 250-594-4407

FULL WARRANTY.

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

Call George @ 250-594-4407 CROWN Farm, Errington. FULL Plumbing Ethically SERVICE raised Angus beef from Parker Dean. Fast, refront quarter. 150 lbs hanging liable, service. $50 weight.24/7 $750. Jim: Take 250-240off your next job if you present 6000. this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Call anytime. Towing & home a fresh Norms new look & go Salvage or 250from drab250-757-8911 to fab! Book early to 954-7543 (Cell) APPLIANCES Comavoid disappointment. mercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. FUEL/FIREWOOD Call Dave, 250-240-2310.

Call Call 1-855-310-3535 5-310-3535 Call Al1-855-310-3535 Clean Burn Pellet Fuel

PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372.

EDUCATION/TRADE EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

Become a

Trim. 25 Quality Guar25 yrs yrs exp. experience anteed. Call (250)228-5204.

STOVES, WASHERS, POIRIER PAINTING: BOOK Okanagan Pellet Fuel DRYERS etc.EXTERINOW FOR SPRING ORS Residential / CommerAnd Animal Bedding cial. BELLEVUE Fully insured, GuaranChris McLean RECONDITIONED EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS teed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan atAPPLIANCES #250-240-3528.

â€œCAREâ€? Carpentry, PETS Painting and Home Repair

ParksvillePETS 250-248-8251 COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. PETS FOOD PRODUCTS 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

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

Call George @ 250-594-4407 CKC Black Lab puppies. Top FULL SERVICE Plumbing quality, gentle natures. Family THREEIN POWERFUL CAREERS IN ONE UL CAREERS ONE from Dean. Fast, Call reraised.Parker Pets only. $1200. liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 250-897-6275. OMA. EXCITING DIPLOMA. off your next job if you present y this ad. Vancouver area. 11. Personal Support Worker ort Worker MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . 800-573-2928.

2. Education Assistant stant PAINTING &ental Health APPLIANCES 3. Community Mental Health

g snal training. -

A STROKEVERY ABOVE Painting Hands-on professional training. MOVING; good cond. LTDis Here! Give dishyour white Spring GE fridge, portable - Small class sizes. home fresh new$600 look for & all. go washera and stove, from drab fab! Book earlybed to - Three specialized practicum acticum placements. Free:placements. 2 to single captain avoid disappointment. Comframes. in Need by March - inEarn professional diploma only gone 54 weeks. nal diploma only your 54 weeks. mercial & Residential. Interi14. Call (250)594-8113. or/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310. GRADUATE GRADUATE

% 96 assiďŹ ed.com

Callmay me for your FundingPETS may REMEMBERED NFunding PRINT AND ONLINE EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

M OXFORD Classified Display be available. be available. .25 RATE (2014) RATE cial (2014) Renoâ€™s &

Advertising

5-310-3535

Trim. yrs exp.PAID Quality $$ Guar$$25CASH anteed. Call (250)228-5204. for NEWER FRIDGES,

POIRIER PAINTING: BOOK 250-240-5545 NOW FOR SPRING EXTERIORS Residential / CommerSALVAGE cial. HAULING Fully AND insured, GuaranEDUCATION/TRADE teed Workmanship, SCHOOLS WCB, Call WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY & Dan at #250-240-3528. Snow Removal. Bondable. Call 250-752-1639. PROFESSIONAL PAINTER$18/hr. High quality workmanship.HOME Julian,IMPROVEMENTS (250)594-6611.

COMMUNITY UNITY PETS SUPPORT WORKER RT WORKER R

250-757-9232

Sales & Service. PROFESSIONAL PAINTER-

or 1-877-581-3311

$18/hr. FULL HighWARRANTY. quality workmancfmclean@shaw.ca Large(250)594-6611. Showroom ship. Julian, 1040 BELLEVUE ROAD

We Deliver!!

WESTBlackCOAST Firewood. CKC Lab puppies. Top CROWN Farm, Errington. Seasoned wood. Volume disquality, gentle natures. Family Ethically raised Angus beef count. Call 1-877-380-9663. raised. Pets only. $1200. Call front quarter. 150 lbs hanging 250-897-6275. weight. $750. Jim: 250-2406000. GARAGE SALES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PARKSVILLE 650 Transfield FREE ITEMS St. Mar 13, 14 & 15 (9-6). APPLIANCES Massive moving Client FREE TOW Away sale. of unwantselling all from We house, garage ed vehicles. also pay MOVING; VERY good cond. & out buildings (Home base $Cash$ for vehicles of value. white GE fridge, portable dishbusiness). Lots of high quality Call anytime. Norms Towing & washer stove, equip $600orfor all. furniture,and garden &250anSalvage 250-757-8911 Free: single bed tiques 2are beingcaptain liquidated. 954-7543 (Cell) frames. Need gone by March View our website: 14. Call (250)594-8113. www.estateliquidators.ca

FUEL/FIREWOOD REMEMBERED FundingPETS may

Home/Commer-be Painting. Patioâ€™s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guaranteed. Call (250)228-5204.

available.

DYNASTY

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREwho knew him! WOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

www.discoverycommunitycollege.com ycommunitycollege.com ge.com PETS who knew him!

FULL WARRANTY.

Showroom STEEL Large BUILDINGS/metal HOMEBELLEVUE IMPROVEMENTS 1040 buildings 60% off!ROAD 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, â€œCAREâ€? Carpentry, Parksville 250-248-8251 60x150, 80x100 sellPainting for balHome ance and owed! CallRepair 1-800-457Decks,or Greenhouses, Arbours & 2206 visit us online: Fencing. No job too small No GST!! FOOD PRODUCTS www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. Call George @ 250-594-4407 CROWN Farm, Errington. FULL SERVICE Plumbing MISCELLANEOUS WANTED Ethically raised Angus beef from Parker Dean. refront quarter. 150 lbsFast, hanging liable, 24/7 Take $50 Wanted toservice. buy. Any weight. $750. Jim: Yurt. 250-240off your next job if you present size. Cash. Will dismantle if 6000. this Vancouver 1reqâ€™d.ad.Please phonearea. Susan 800-573-2928. 250-586-1356 or email: suFREE ITEMS sanhbowes@yahoo.ca

home freshinnew lookorAsking &250go Piano, a built 1892. Salvage 250-757-8911 from to fab! Book early to $500.drab Call 250-594-1023 954-7543 (Cell) & CRAFTS Comavoid HOBBIES disappointment. mercial & Residential. InteriGRINSHEEP FIBRE ProducREALWCB. ESTATE Insured. or/Exterior. FUEL/FIREWOOD tions.Dave, Felting, spinning, knitting Call 250-240-2310. & weaving supplies. Tues Sat.,OXFORD 1 - 5 ACREAGE or byHome/Commerappt. 250-248M 6306. grinsheep@gmail.com cial Renoâ€™s & Painting. Patioâ€™s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood VERY private, park like and 4.2 Trim. 25inyrs exp. Quality Guaracres downtown Campbell MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE anteed. River Call with(250)228-5204. tranquil creek. Cleandetached Burn Pellet Fuel House, 3 stall garSAWMILLS FROM only POIRIER PAINTING: BOOK age, fruit/nut trees, Fuel paved Okanagan Pellet $4,397 Make money & save NOW FOR SPRING EXTERIlighted driveway. money with your Bedding own bandmill ORS Residential / CommerAnd Animal 250-203-8222 or -$640,000 Cut lumber any dimension. In cial. Fully insured, Guarankc.miller@live.ca stock ready to ship. Free info Chris McLean teed Workmanship, WCB, Call & at DVD: www.NorwoodSaw Dan #250-240-3528. 250-757-9232 mills.com/400OT 1-800-566COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 6899or Ext:400OT. PROFESSIONAL PAINTER1-877-581-3311 $18/hr. High quality workmancfmclean@shaw.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal ship. Julian, (250)594-6611. buildings off! 20x28, We60% Deliver!! 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, PETS 60x150, 80x100 sell for balCOASTAL FIREance owed!MOUNTAIN Call 1-800-457WOOD2206 or Call visit 250-468-9660. us online: 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). PETS www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. Looking for more WEST Firewood. Financial CKC BlackCOAST LabFreedom? puppies. Top Seasoned wood. Volume disMISCELLANEOUS WANTED quality, gentle natures. Family 31Call suites yields count. 1-877-380-9663. raised. Pets only. $1200. Call $96,000. net per year. Wanted to buy. Yurt. Any 250-897-6275. return new size.15% Cash. Willwith dismantle if GARAGE SALES reqâ€™d.financing Please OAC. phone Susan MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 250-586-1356 or email: suManager wants stay toeld PARKSVILLE 650 to Transfi sanhbowes@yahoo.ca make 13, your14 ownership St. Mar & 15 (9-6). easy. Massive APPLIANCES moving sale. Client selling all house, garage MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Call Billfrom (604) 230-9392 & Prudential out buildings (Home base MOVING; VERY good cond. Sterling Realty business). Lots ofportable high quality white dishMasonGE & fridge, Risch upright Grand furniture, garden equip & anwasher stove, $600 Asking for all. Piano, and built in 1892. tiques beingcaptain liquidated. Free: 2aresingle bed $500. Call 250-594-1023 RENTALS View ourNeed website: frames. gone by March www.estateliquidators.ca 14. Call (250)594-8113.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDO PETS REMEMBERED EMERALDACREAGE EST: Small

GARAGE SALES Services Landscaping GETTree READY FOR

Financial Freedom?

Fencing Tree Services MERCHANDISE FORFOR SALE GET READY

â€˘Top BLAIRâ€™S SERVICE â€˘Fall â€˘Trim DIRECTORY FENCING â€˘Chip

APPLIANCES SERVICE SERVICE Hi-Rigger Hi-Rigger BLAIRâ€™S Hi-Rigger & &

W.E.

YOUR MARCH

Deliveredâ€˘Remove to almost 16,000Cedar homes panels,

20 yrs. experience. Free Estimates. Free estimates. Insured.

250-240-4615

250-905-0012 752-6154

Just laid FAST, FRIENDLY, RELIABLE off? QUALITYour WORK AT Asince FAIR 1972. PRICE. Serving area TODAY! R

WE HAVE

YOUR MARCH

DIRECTORY FENCING

MOVING; VERY good cond. TREEportable SERVICE white GE fridge, dishwasher and stove, $600 for all. Delivered to almost ISA Certifi ed Arborists Free: 2 single captain bed Tree 16,000 homes frames. NeedTrimming gone by March Cedar panels, 14. Call Tree (250)594-8113. Removal farm fencing &

Clean-up chain link. Call Pauline PETS REMEMBERED Arborists Reports Repairs-Installation

Residential FREE ESTIMATES

Commercial

PARKSVILLE 650 Transfield St. Mar 13, 14 & 15 (9-6). Massive moving sale. Client selling all from house, garage & out buildings (Home base TREE GRAVEL MART business). Lots of SERVICE high quality furniture, garden equip Chips & anâ€˘ISA BlueCertifi & Multi Driveway ed Arborists Delivered to almost tiques are being liquidated. â€˘ Construction Aggregates Tree Trimming Viewâ€˘ our website: 16,000 Top Soil â€˘homes Bark Mulch www.estateliquidators.ca TreeSand Removal â€˘ Lawn â€˘ Compost â€˘Clean-up River Rock

YOUR MARCH DIRECTORY Call Pauline

Trucks for Hire â€˘ Pick-up or Delivery PETS REMEMBERED Arborists Reports LICENSED DISPOSAL SITE FOR

FREE ESTIMATES

Yard, Garden & Wood Waste

250-752-4655 20 yrs. experience.

FREE SCRAP METAL DROP 250-752-4655

QUALITY WORK AT A FAIR PRICE. TODAY!

Monday-Saturday TODAY!8am-4:30pm

OFF INCLUDING APPLIANCES DYNASTY 1-800-818-0840 Free estimates . 1-800-818-0840 911 Church Rd., Parksville July 15, 1980 â€“ February 27, 2015 250-240-4615 www.hi-rigger.com www.hi-rigger.com Tel: 250-248-3693 250-905-0012 250-905-0012 hi-rigger@shaw.ca FAST, FRIENDLY, RELIABLE hi-rigger@shaw.ca Cell: 250-616-3876 The Girard family

is sad to announce

& weaving supplies. Tues Meadowview Plc. NP/NS,Sat., 5 or by appt.Mar 250-248Refs. 1 - Available 16. 6306. grinsheep@gmail.com $975./mo. 250-724-6082.

Meadowview Plc. NP/NS, Refs. Available Mar 16. $975./mo. 250-724-6082.

March 15, 7:30 pm Smoke nâ€™ Water Restaurant

MISCELLANEOUS SALEPacific Shores MOBILEResort, HOMES Nanoose & PADS MOBILE HOMESFOR & PADS

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal French Creek. 2 bdrm mobile buildings 60%Pets off!OK.20x28, home presents on lot. Avail 30x40, 40x62, 50x120, Apr 1. $895/mo. 45x90, 250-951-4662 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 orOFFICE/RETAIL visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

CROWN Errington. Retail / Farm, Professional MISCELLANEOUS WANTED Ethically raised Angus beef forlbs Lease frontLocation quarter. 150 hanging Wanted to buy. Yurt. weight. $750. Jim: 250-240in Qualicum Beach.Any size. Cash. Will dismantle if 6000. 865 sq.ft. good exposure reqâ€™d. Please phone Susan 250-586-1356 or Road. email: suon Beach FREE ITEMS sanhbowes@yahoo.ca

Professional Retail / Professional Sunday, Retail March/ 15 @ 2:30 PM MISCELLANEOUS WANTED Location forTheatre Lease Location for Lease Port Wanted to buy. Beach. Yurt. Any in Qualicum Beach. in Qualicum size. Cash. Will dismantle ifAdults $38; Students $25 865 sq.ft.250 good754 exposure 865 sq.ft. good exposure reqâ€™d. Please phone Susan Tickets: 8550

FULL WARRANTY.

Piano, built in 1892. orAsking Salvage 250-757-8911 250RV PADS near Parksville, utils $500. Call(Cell) 250-594-1023 954-7543 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES included. $450. Call 250-2284097, 250-927-5623. REAL ESTATE PARKSVILLE2-BDRM duFUEL/FIREWOOD plex. Central location. 302 Meadowview Plc. NP/NS, STORAGE Refs. Available ACREAGE Mar 16. $975./mo. 250-724-6082. MORE SPACEpark FOR like LESS VERY private, 4.2 Containers acresStorage in downtown Campbell MOBILE HOMES & PADS available:creek. River Currently with tranquil Clean Burn Pellet Fuel House, detached 3+ taxes. stall gar8â€™ x 20â€™ $105. COOMBS: 3 bdrm mobile with age, fruit/nut trees, paved Open storage for RVs, Okanagan Pellet Fuel woodstove & family room. lighted driveway. cars, boats, trailers: New paint. Long term, $640,000 250-203-8222 or And Animal Bedding $40. + taxes for first 20â€™refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Avail. $850. kc.miller@live.ca $2Chris each immed. additional foot.Call McLean (250)954-1355. 250-248-7100.

250-757-9232 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL FOR RENT or HOMES 1-877-581-3311 SUITES, LOWER

cfmclean@shaw.ca

French Creek. 2 bdrm mobile Parksville downtown. home on lot. Pets OK.Newer Avail We Deliver!! 2 bed/1 bath, 250-951-4662 N/S,Pets neg. Apr 1. $895/mo. $900/mo. Incl hydro. Refâ€™s COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREreqâ€™d. 250-240-6858 WOOD- OFFICE/RETAIL Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

Looking more SUITES,for UPPER

WEST COAST Firewood. Financial Freedom? Retail /wood. Professional Seasoned Volume dis31Call suites HILLIERS1 yields BDRM in upper Location for Lease count. 1-877-380-9663. $96,000. netW/D+ per year. duplex, NS/NP, all other in Qualicum appls $850 incldâ€™s hydro. 15% return withBeach. new Avail GARAGE SALES Apr 1. Call (250)752-9066. financing OAC. 865 sq.ft. good exposure

Manager wants to Transfi stay toeld on Beach Road. PARKSVILLE 650 make your 14 ownership WANTED TO&RENT St. Phone Mar 13, 15 250 248 6504(9-6). easy. moving Massive sale. Client selling from house, Call2all Bill (604) 230-9392 1 OR bdrm house orgarage condo &in Prudential out buildings (Home base Qualicum/Parksville, close Sterling Realty RVok. PADS business). of high to town, catLots $800 to quality $1000. furniture, garden equip & anCall (250)752-7853. tiques arenear being liquidated. RV PADS Parksville, utils RENTALS View our website: included. $450. Call 250-228TRANSPORTATION www.estateliquidators.ca 4097, 250-927-5623.

APARTMENT/CONDO PETS STORAGE REMEMBERED EMERALD CARS EST: Small

Qualicum #2-3350 IslandNewer Hwy Parksville downtown. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 1 bath, 5 app, 2 neg. levFOR RENT 2 bdrm, bed/1 1.5 bath, N/S,Pets els, new carpet, 2 $900/mo. Incl 1200 hydro.sq.ft., Refâ€™s decks &1 pads patio.in $1000/mo + reqâ€™d. RVâ€™S 250-240-6858 ON Coombs and hydro, N/S. Avail immed. 250Errington. Starting at $425. 656-7274. Call (250)954-1355.

SUITES, UPPER

ANDRĂ‰ LAPLANTE French Creek. 2 bdrm mobile in concert home on lot. Pets OK. Avail Apr 1. $895/mo. 250-951-4662 featuring works by

Nanaimo Music Beethoven, Schubert, OFFICE/RETAIL Morel and Liszt 2x2

250-586-1356 or Road. email: suon Beach Road. on Beach â€œglittering and incisive in virtuosity...tender sanhbowes@yahoo.ca

Phone 250 248 and 6504 Phone 250 248and 6504 confiding in lyricism.â€? - Globe Mail

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS RV PADS Mason & Risch upright Grand

RV PADS

WHATâ€™S ON THIS WEEK

Piano, built in 1892. Asking RV PADS near Parksville, utils $500. Call 250-594-1023 included. $450. Call 250-2284097, 250-927-5623.

RV PADS near Parksville, utils included. $450. Call 250-2284097, 250-927-5623.

REAL ESTATE

STORAGE

STORAGE ACREAGE

MORE SPACE FOR LESS MORE SPACEpark FOR like LESS VERY private, 4.2 Storage Containers Containers acresStorage in downtown Campbell To submit your activities Currently available: Currently available: River with tranquil creek. 8â€™ x 20â€™ $105. + taxes. 8â€™ x 20â€™ $105. + taxes. House, detached 3 stall garinto our weekly (Thursday) Open storage for RVs, storage for RVs, age, Open fruit/nut trees, paved cars, boats, trailers: trailers: lightedcars, boats,Calendar driveway. of Events: $40. + taxes for first 20â€™ $640,000 250-203-8222 $40. + taxes for first 20â€™ or kc.miller@live.ca $2 each additional foot. $2 each additional foot. events@pqbnews.com

SHOE INN 2X4

250-248-7100.

Parksville downtown. Newer 2 bed/1 bath, N/S,Pets neg. $900/mo. Incl hydro. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. 250-240-6858

Looking more SUITES,for UPPER Financial Freedom?

SUITES, UPPER

31 suites1 yields HILLIERSBDRM in upper $96,000. netW/D+ per year. duplex, NS/NP, all other appls incldâ€™s 15%$850 return withhydro. new Avail Apr 1. Call (250)752-9066. financing OAC.

HILLIERS- 1 BDRM in upper duplex, NS/NP, W/D+ all other appls $850 incldâ€™s hydro. Avail Apr 1. Call (250)752-9066.

fax:250-248-4655 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL LOWER SUITES, LOWER #4-154 Middleton Ave,SUITES, Parksville

Moonlight Madness

E L A S

Manager wants to stay to make your ownership WANTED TO RENT easy. 1 OR bdrm house or condo Call2 Bill (604) 230-9392 in Prudential Qualicum/Parksville, close Sterling Realty to town, cat ok. $800 to $1000. Call (250)752-7853.

WANTED TO RENT

Thursday, 1 OR 2 bdrm house or condo in Qualicum/Parksville, th close to town, cat ok. $800 to $1000. November 20 Call (250)752-7853.

RENTALS TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION as stm l All N 7-8p hri ats Al CAPARTMENT/CONDO t! Tre ighCARS lect m All 1- ight! SeCARS N EST: Small EMERALD

End of the Season Clearance Up BtooBlo40% ndo off Sho Dress e ots 10% s 3 0 % O Footwear! Off Fall & Winter ff MOILLIET MANOR Rieker, Remonte Blondo & more! Call 250-248-9322 Now Selling Menâ€™s Shoes!

bdrm apt, 55+ yrs, NS/NP FORD light FOCUS LOW KMS! $1200, housekeeping inc, 2009 opt. Automatic Sedan. Elec meal avbl. 250-752-4424 5 Tr 6pAll season tires. win/mirrors. m An ave Great 99,000kms. Condition. ti- lo n Th250-802-7008 $7000Bobo

FORD FOCUS LOW KMS! 2009 Automatic Sedan. Elec win/mirrors. All season tires. 99,000kms. Great Condition. $7000 obo 250-802-7008

ag eft 102 brm, floor % s second RECREATIONAL VEHICLES RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Of FOR Large patio 8-9 FOR SALE SALE f vinyl t! Clean, quiet, secure Der pm h s 6 -7 g A i e ek 1997. l o pm 1997.ll N TRIPLE Heat/hot water TRIPLE E Commander, eat exand Darincluded Sh f E LCommander, To A â€™sCompletely her exc. loaded, Completely loaded, er cond. ughNS/NP nexc. cond. $1000/mo f n B e Walk-around O 10bed, sep Walk-around1 bed, Ssep agsshower ock shower M % 0 % % Off $19,999. obo. (250)228-0321. 10$19,999. obo. (250)228-0321. Off s

Qualicum #2-3350VEHICLES Island Hwy RECREATIONAL RENT 1 bdrm, 1.5FOR bath, 5 app, 2 levels, new carpet, 1200 sq.ft., 2 decks &1 pads patio.in $1000/mo + RVâ€™S ON Coombs and hydro, N/S. Starting Avail immed. 250Errington. at $425. 656-7274. Call (250)954-1355.

The Shoe Inn

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR RENT

678B Memorial Ave.

Qualicum Beach and RVâ€™S ON pads in Coombs Errington. Starting at $425. 250-752-4177 Call (250)954-1355. 14-11-17 12:45 PM

MM14 The Shoe Inn.indd 1

HILLIERSBDRM in upper Call The News 250-905-0012 TODAY! Call1 The News 250-905-0012 TODAY! Call The News 250-905-0012 TODAY! duplex, NS/NP, W/D+ all other

31 suites yields $96,000. net per year. 15% return with new financing OAC. Landscaping Tree Services

Fencing Tree Services GET READY FOR

farm fencing & WILSONchain link. Call Pauline ENTERPRISES Funding mayRepairs-Installation THE TREE Residential PEOPLE be available. Commercial TREE SERVICE

Here

WEST COAST Firewood. Seasoned wood. Volume discount. Call 1-877-380-9663.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES Campbell Ryga Triple Juno Award Winner GRINSHEEP ProducPARKSVILLE- 2-BDRM duPARKSVILLE- FIBRE 2-BDRM duGrammy nominated Saxophone Player 2x2spinning, tions. Felting, plex. Central location. 302 plex. Central location.knitting 302Jazz HOBBIES & CRAFTS DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Showroom STEEL Large BUILDINGS/metal French bdrm mobile buildings 60% 2 off! 20x28, 1040 Creek. BELLEVUE ROAD home on lot. 45x90, Pets OK. Avail 30x40, 40x62, 50x120, Apr 1. $895/mo. 250-951-4662 Parksville 250-248-8251 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 orOFFICE/RETAIL visit us online: FOOD PRODUCTS www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

has gone to greener

SERVICE DIRECTORY VICE DIRECTORY DIRECTORY CKC Black Lab puppies. Top quality, gentle natures. Family raised. Pets only. $1200. Call 250-897-6275.

RENTALS

SAWMILLS FROM $20 Students: $15 with COOMBS: 3 bdrm mobile COOMBS: 3 bdrm mobile only with Tickets: $4,397 - Make save 250-468-7192 woodstoveor 1-800-857-1402 & family room. woodstove & money family & room. money with your bandmill Newsora@shaw.ca paint. Long term, refâ€™s New paint. Longown term, refâ€™s -reqâ€™d. Cut lumber any dimension. Inwww.quadwranglemusic.com reqâ€™d. Avail. immed. $850. Call Avail. immed. $850. Call stock ready to ship. Free info (250)954-1355. (250)954-1355. & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. HOMES FOR RENT HOMES FOR RENT

DYNASTY

Qualicum #2-3350 pastures. He willIsland be Hwy 1 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 app, 2 levthose els,truly newmissed carpet, by 1200 sq.ft., 2 decks patio. who&1 knew him!$1000/mo + hydro, N/S. Avail immed. 250656-7274. Looking for more

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE RENTALS

STOVES, WASHERS, SAWMILLS FROM only COOMBS: 3 bdrm mobile with etc. $4,397 -DRYERS Make money & save woodstove & family room. money with your own bandmill New paint. Long term, refâ€™s BELLEVUE - Cut lumber any dimension. In reqâ€™d. ready Avail. immed. stock to ship. $850. Free Call info RECONDITIONED (250)954-1355. & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw APPLIANCES mills.com/400OT 1-800-566Sales Service. 6899 Ext:400OT. HOMES&FOR RENT

11bdrm apt, 55+ yrs, NS/NP bdrm apt, 55+ yrs, NS/NP FORD FOCUS LOWLESS KMS! $1200, housekeeping inc, $1200, private, light housekeeping MORElight SPACE FOR VERY park like inc, 4.2 2009Storage Automatic Sedan. Elec meal opt. avbl. Containers 250-752-4424 meal opt. 250-752-4424 acres in avbl. downtown Campbell win/mirrors. All season tires. Currently available: River with tranquil creek. 99,000kms. Great+ taxes. Condition. July 1980garâ€“ February February 201515, 8â€™ x 27, 20â€™ 2015 $105. House, 27, detached 3 stall $7000 obo storage 250-802-7008 MOILLIET MANOR MOILLIET MANOR Open for RVs, age, fruit/nut trees, paved The Girard familyfldriveway. 2cars, brm,boats, second floor 2 brm, second oor trailers: lighted RECREATIONAL Large vinyl patio $40. + taxes forVEHICLES first 20â€™ $640,000 or Large vinyl patio is sad to250-203-8222 announce FOR SALE kc.miller@live.ca $2 each quiet, additional foot. Clean, secure Clean, quiet, the passing of secure their 250-248-7100. Heat/hot water included Heat/hot water included TRIPLE E Commander, 1997. long time fourNS/NP legged Completely loaded, exc. cond. $1000/mo NS/NP COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL $1000/mo Walk-around bed, sep shower friend Dynasty. He CallSUITES, 250-248-9322 Call 250-248-9322 LOWER $19,999. obo. (250)228-0321.

DYNASTY

July 15, 1980 Clean27, Burn Pellet Fuelâ€“ July 15, 1980 â€“ February 2015 POIRIER Ju PAINTING: BOOK Just family st family Just laid off? la laid ofEXTERIOkanagan Pellet Fuel id off? f? The Girard TheFOR Girard NOW SPRING Residential And Animal Bedding E HA ECareer is sad toWannounce WECareer HA/VECommerVE HAVE Starts Here ORS Starts Here is sad toWannounce Your Here cial. FullyYour insured, GuaranRE RE Chris McLean TR the passing of TR RE AI AI the passing of their TR NItheir teed Workmanship,NIWCB, EDUCATION/TRADE AINISCHOOLS NG NG Call NG Danlong at #250-240-3528. OPfour OPfour long time TIONlegged TIONlegged OPTIONS. 250-757-9232 time S. S. friend Dynasty. friend Dynasty. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERor 1-877-581-3311 You willHe You willHe You will $18/hr. High quality workmannow to receive a free information package eive a freeCall information package ckage has gone has gone to greener qualto cfmclean@shaw.ca qual qualStead ifygreener ify for a for a ship. Julian, (250)594-6611. ify for a Pauline pastures. He be pastures. He will be $1 $1 50 50 $1 0 We Deliver!! 0 500 bursary. buwill bursary. rsary. 250-905-0012 truly missed by those truly missed PETSby those office@pqbnews.com

0-468-7777250-468-7777

money with your own bandmill BELLEVUE - CutHAULING lumber any SALVAGE dimension. In AND stock ready to ship. Free info RECONDITIONED & DVD: HAUL-AWAY www.NorwoodSaw WAYNEâ€™S & APPLIANCES mills.com/400OT 1-800-566Snow Removal. Bondable. Sales & Service. 6899250-752-1639. Ext:400OT. Call

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

FREE ITEMS Phone 250 248 6504 PAINTING March 10, 2015, The Beach FREE TOW Away of News unwantFREE TOWPAINTING Away Parksville of unwant- Qualicum FREE TOW Tuesday, Away of unwanted MUSICAL vehicles. INSTRUMENTS We also pay ed MUSICAL vehicles. INSTRUMENTS We also pay ed vehicles. We also pay A STROKE ABOVE Painting A STROKE ABOVE Painting $Cash$ forRENTALS of value. $Cash$ for vehicles of value. $Cash$ for is vehicles of value. MERCHANDISE FORGive SALE MERCHANDISE FORGive SALE RVvehicles PADS LTDSpring isNorms Here! your LTDSpring Here! your Mason & Risch upright Grand Mason & Risch upright Grand Call anytime. Norms Towing & Call anytime. Towing &

WANTED ALL YOUONNLINE EED ACOMPUTER LLAND YOUSERVICES EED IN PRINT AND LANDSCAPE & IN PRINT AND ONLINE PRINT ONNLINE DEADHome/CommerOR M OXFORD SERVICE MHANDYMAN OXFORD Home/Commercial Renoâ€™s & Painting. Patioâ€™s, cialInstallations Renoâ€™s & Painting. Patioâ€™s, & Repairs www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com assiďŹ ed.com ALIVE BUYDENS COMPUTERS Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Decks,AllSheds, Hardwood and Types & Styles

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE All Types & Styles

Campbell Ryga

appls $850 incldâ€™s hydro. Avail Apr 1. Call (250)752-9066.

A PQB News Feature ~ Contractors ContractorsLandscaping Contractors Tuesday November 18, 2014 MADNESS WANTED TO RENT

Manager wants to stay to make your ownership easy. s !$$)4)/.3 Call Bill (604) 230-9392 s 35. 2//-3 Prudential Sterling Realty TREE SERVICE GRAVEL MART

s !$$)4)/.3 s +)4#(%.3 1 ORs !$$)4)/.3 2 bdrm house or condo s +)4#(%.3 PLEASE PROOF CAREFULLY! in Qualicum/Parksville, close s $%#+3 0!4)/3 s 35. 2//-3 s 35. 2//-3 s $%#+3 0!4)/3 GRAVEL to town, cat ok. $800MART to $1000. s "!4(2//-3 s "!4(2//-3 â€˘ Blue & Multi Driveway Chips s 7).$/73 $//23 Call (250)752-7853. s 7).$/73 $//23 â€˘ Construction Aggregates s #/--%2#)!, s #/--%2#)!, s #534/- -),,7/2+ s #534/- -),,7/2+ â€˘ Top Soil â€˘ Bark Mulch

â€˘ Blue & Multi Driveway Chips s "!4(2//-3 ISA CertifiedAggregates Arborists â€˘ Construction RENTALS s #/--%2#)!, Tree â€˘ Top SoilTrimming â€˘ Bark Mulch TRANSPORTATION â€˘ Lawn Sand â€˘ Compost â€˘ Lawn â€˘ Compost TreeSand Removal ESTIMATES ESTIMATES â€˘ River FREE Rock â€˘Clean-up River FREE Rock APARTMENT/CONDO Trucks for Hire â€˘ Pick-up or Delivery

Arborists Reports

LICENSED DISPOSAL FOR EMERALD EST: SITE Small 1FREE ESTIMATES Yard, Garden & Wood bdrm apt, 55+ yrs, Waste NS/NP $1200, light housekeeping inc, FREE SCRAP METAL DROP meal opt. avbl. 250-752-4424 OFF INCLUDING APPLIANCES

250-752-4655

s +)4#(%.3 s $%#+3 0!4)/3 GRANT DE GAGNE s 7).$/73 $//23 s #534/- -),,7/2+

PLEASE FAX BACK CORRECTIONS/APPROVAL BY___________________________________________

THE ATTACHED PROOF IS FOR APPROVAL. Please ensure everything is correct. By requesting this proof, the client accepts all responsibility for the accuracy of this ad. This advertisement is protected by copyright for The News and may not be reproduced without the Publisherâ€™s written consent.

PROOF APPROVED

AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED: SIGNATURE REQUIRED

fax # 250-248-4655

#4-154 Middleton Avenue Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H2

OK WITH CHANGES

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

250-905-0015 â€˘ fax: 250-248-4655

www.pqbnews.com

gdegagne@pqbnews.com

FREE ESTIMATES

Trucks for Hire â€˘ Pick-up or Delivery

CARS

LICENSED DISPOSAL SITE FOR

Yard, Garden & Wood Waste

FORD LOW FREEFOCUS SCRAP METAL DROPKMS! 2009 Sedan. Elec OFF Automatic INCLUDING APPLIANCES win/mirrors. All season tires. 911 ChurchGreat Rd., Parksville 99,000kms. Condition. 250-248-3693 Construction $7000Tel: obo 250-802-7008 Remodeling

1-800-818-0840 911 Church Rd., Parksville www.hi-rigger.com Tel: 250-248-3693 - RemodelingConstruction - Remodeling Construction MOILLIET MANOR hi-rigger@shaw.ca Cell: 250-616-3876 Cell: 250-616-3876 2 brm, second fl oor 752-8403 Toll Free: 1-800-841-3766 752-8403 Toll Free: 1-800-841-3766 752-8403 Toll Free: 1-800-841-3766 Monday-Saturday Monday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm RECREATIONAL 8am-4:30pm VEHICLES Large vinyl patio FOR SALE Clean, quiet, secure

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

www.pqbnews.com

Sports &Rec

A29

Do you have local sports news? contact: Tyson Taylor, Sports Reporter email: sports@pqbnews.com phone: 250-951-3809

www.pqbnews.com

Qualicum BEach fitnEss

Crossfitters aim to be world’s fittest Local gym members compete to see where they fit within the wide CrossFit world T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

CrossFit Qualicum Beach hasn’t even been open for a year, but members are looking to make waves in the CrossFit Open, which kicked off at the end of February. The CrossFit Open is the first step in trying to qualify for the CrossFit Games, which are held in California, to name the fittest man and woman in the world. CrossFit QB has 12 members participating and over the next five weeks, they will take part in challenges to see where they rank. The open leads to the regionals, then to the CrossFit Games. Though none of the members are attempting to make the games, they’re excited to get their scores to see where they fit within the region. “It’s pretty exciting to see with everyone,” owner Lucas Bugg said. “We get together every Thursday for the next five weeks and what they’ll do is give two exercises on a live show and that’s the challenge for the week. So we all get together and have our members complete the workout over the next few days to get their score submitted.” CrossFit, which was developed by Greg Glassman over several decades, as a way to define fitness in a meaningful, measurable way. With 10 skills used to measure fitness (cardio, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy),

tyson taylor Photo

“Pink,” as she’s known to everyone in the gym, working on her technique prior to the open challenge for the week at CrossFit QB.

CrossFit is about working on each area. “The nice thing about it is there isn’t a lot of machines in here,” Bugg said. “Be-

ing locked in to one particular range of motion makes it so that you lose all the things that are good about using your

whole body for an exercise. Basically taking things that you can apply to everyday movements in life.” With over 50 members signed on to CrossFit QB, the club is making great strides in their first year. “Things have been going real well,” Bugg said. “Like any business, there’s that initial influx at the beginning but things are going well. We’ve been getting great feedback from our members and they’ve been letting their friends know about us too.” There is a wide range of members at CrossFit QB, from five years old all the way up to 80, but it’s a great family and community atmosphere inside “the box” according to Bugg. “It’s a great, positive vibe in here regardless of who’s in here,” Bugg said. “Whether it’s the young kids or the adults, everyone that’s here are supporting one another in their work that’s being put in.” “When we’ve got someone that might be done quickly compared to the rest of the group, that’s the first person standing there and cheering everyone else on. It feels like a family thanks to the great people we’ve got in here and the people that they’ve shared their experiences with, who in turn have come in to check us out and see what we’re all about.” For more information, you can contact CrossFit QB at 250-594-9990 or by e-mail at lucas@crossfitqualicumbeach. com.

formEr Kss golfEr

Local product Brayden earning golf titles Tyson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

Qualicum Beach’s Brayden Eriksen has been lighting it up on the links for Utah Valley University (UVU), which saw him nab the Western Athletic Conference ‘men’s golfer of the

week’ title for the second time this season. Eriksen, a senior at UVU and graduate from Kwalikum Secondary School, finished tied for second in the Loyola Golf Invite tournament. He shot a four under par score of 212 in three

rounds of play, shooting under par in two out of three. Eriksen’s score helped propel his team, the Utah Valley Wolverines, to a tournament victory by six strokes over the Utah Utes and Gonzaga Bulldogs.

FINAL

“Brayden’s on a roll right now,” said UVU head coach Chris Curran. “He was a big reason the team won at Loyola. He’s a great kid and works extremely hard. It’s very nice to see him finding success.”

So far this season, Eriksen has earned two top-three finishes in tournament play and has captured the WAC men’s golfer of the week two times as well. — with files from UVU athletics

buyer’s best buy catalogue 2015

now available! Pick up your Free copy at any Sears catalogue location or view it online at sears.ca/cataloguecentral

Free ShiPPing

When you spend $99 or more, before taxes. Some restrictions apply. See catalogue or sears.ca for details. Enjoy shopping from the comfort of your home, with 24/7 ordering convenience. Follow us @SearsCA

Connect with Sears Canada

A30

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Bluenose Motor Company would like to welcome Dana Cummings to their team as the Manager for their full service auto repair shop. Dana brings 8 years of experience in the industry along with excellent customer service skills. Call Dana today to book your service appointment.

IMPOR T

ITY. LOCAL INTEGRITY. ED QUAL

Service & Detail Centre

1401 Springhill Road, Parksville

250-951-9888

DL #27153

Check Out Our Vehicle Lineup Online at bluenosemotor.com Tyson Taylor PhoTo

A Celebration of Nature

‘Shotgun’ Shane Andreesen, left, was one of the local talents at Gloved Up Promotion’s boxing event last summer at the Port Theater. “Rumble at the Rink” will take place on May 23.

Gloved UP PromoTions March & April 2015 www.brantfestival.bc.ca

Rumble changes date

Local fight night rescheduled to May 23 in Nanaimo T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

BETTER MEALS Facilitator of Independent Living

Premier Health Fair in Saturday The the Mid Island Region and Sunday March 28th & 29th th

Annual

Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 Jensen Avenue

FREE Admission FREE SEMINARS AND INFORMATION

OVER 80 EXHIBITORS

FOOD & FUN

EXCITING DEMONSTRATIONS

GUEST SPEAKERS! SATURDAY March 28th • Gary Anaka - Your Brain on the Job • Talk to the Doc. • Pam Edgar - Medicinal Marijuana • Cari Taylor - Let’s Talk Arthritis Follow us on Twitter @OFHWF

Make sure to change the date on your calendar as the ‘Rumble at the Rink’ has been moved from May 2 to May 23 at Frank Crane Arena. Gloved Up Promotions made the decision to change dates due to another fight taking place the same evening as the original date (Floyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao) and will now host their night of fights on May 23. It’s just one of the few bumps in the road that can occur, according to Terry Strawson of Gloved Up Promotions, who is taking it all in stride. “Things happen,” Strawson said. “We’ve rescheduled the Rumble at the Rink. It’s still going to be an exciting night of fights and we’re working very hard to give the fans a great card

www.oceansidehealthfair.ca

See Card inCludeS, page A31

Q ualicum B each S eniorS ’ c entre ST. PATRICK’S DINNER SUN MARCH 15, 4PM Entertainment by Marjorie & Pat SIGN UP EARLY AT THE CENTRE

“Oceanside Hospice provided a hospital bed for my husband, he died at home quietly and in comfort. I will never forget their kindness, it helped me through a very stressful time.” -Hospice client For more information on our services please visit www.oceansidehospice.com or call 250-752-6227 Soloway & Co. is proud to support Oceanside Hospice Society

BE IRISH FOR A DAY!

YOGA CLASSES STARTING

WED, APRIL 1 AT 2:45PM, $4 Instructor: Jill Sawchuk Info: Lisa Buholzer 250-594-6608 Mondays ◆ Yoga, Ukulele players, Scrabble, Line Dance Tuesdays ◆ Bridge, Needlework Group and Writers Group Wednesdays ◆ Tai Chi, Bridge, Dominoes, Discussion Group Thursdays ◆ Songbirds Choir, Whist, Bridge Fridays ◆ Darts, Yoga, Mahjong, Art Group Lunch Served from 11:30am-1:00pm - Very Reasonable Prices Drop in for camaraderie in the tea room Baked goodies and coffee or tea all day til 3pm Choose a book from the library. Check out Sheila’s “Out ‘n About” corner for the best trips available

Open 9am - 3:30pm Mon - Fri (closed holiday Mondays) Membership just $15 per year

703 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach (bottom floor Qualicum Foods Grocery Store)

250-752-0420

Check us out at: www.qbseniors.ca

SUNDAY March 29th • Carrie Ingrisano - Turn Your Bad Genes Off • Gudrun Eichhorst - Claim Your Power • Sharon Welsh - Mental Health • Connie Kuramoto - Organic Gardening • Dr. Jerilynn Prior - Permimenopause

for a great show.” Another change to the show comes by way of the announcer, Barrie Eget, who took fans through each fight last summer and was slated to return to do the same again this May. Unfortunately, Eget has now signed on with both NBC and Spike TV and will be unable to attend the event. Strawson worked quickly and found a suitable replacement in Don Andrews, the voice of the B.C. Lions of the CFL. “Barrie is devastated about it,” Strawson said. “We’ve had so many ups and downs and that was one of those moments that just got to me. Thankfully we were able to get in touch with Mr. Andrews and bring him on board, so that’s going to be very exciting for us going forward.”

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Richar

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

A Family Practice For All Your Family’s Needs

“Good Service is Not Expensive, it’s Priceless”

250-248-2226 145 E. Hirst Ave., Parksville

www.soloway.ca

Team

Anchor Realty

Bruce K. Soloway

Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

sold@richardgoldney.com www.richardgoldney.com Cell 250-248-7777

Office 250-752-2466 Toll Free 1-800-668-3622 PO BOX 1890, 113 WEST 2ND AVE., QUALICUM BEACH

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, March 10, 2015

www.pqbnews.com

District 69 Darts

GloveD Up promotions

Cutting Edge Dragons take regular season by one game

continued from paGe a30

A31

Dragons burn Bashers Card includes record fight Tyson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

Things got really close at the top of the leaderboard as the final week of District 69 Darts action came to a close. The Cutting Edge Dragons held on to the top spot in the league with a slim one game margin over the second place Legion 49 Bristle Bashers with 449 wins to 448. The Bristle Bashers and Cutting Edge Dragons battled it out on the final night of the season, with the Dragons coming away 19-14 winners. Ken Hayes, of the Cutting Edge Dragons, had multiple scores of 140 to go along with Steve Collins and Frans Beijk winning four out of six games, helped lead the way for the Dragon’s win. Top Basher was Dustin Fee,

Happy

who not only won four out of five but also had the top score for his team, 130, as well. The league final round robin games will be played March 17, with Division A at the Parksville Legion and Division B at the Qualicum Legion. For more check www.district69darts. com. (out of 693 games) Wins Team Cutting Edge Dragons 449 Legion 49 Bristle Bashers 448 Branch 49 Dart Riders 404 Short Sighted Crew 355 Rocking Horse Oche-holics 336 Legion Arrows 309 QF Straight Arrows 297 Branch 76 Shooters 175

Still putting the final touches on solidifying the card for the night’s events, Gloved Up Promotions has already made a huge announcement that will see the first ever Canadian boxer, Gord Racette, step into the ring and make history as he will fight in his fifth decade as a professional boxer and at the age of 63 no less. Another bout that fans will remember from last year is the fight between Alisah McPhee and Peggy Maerz, who will be returning for a rematch of their epic battle from last summer that saw McPhee with her hand raised in victory. This fight will also see the winner crowned the CPBC (Canadian Professional

Boxing Council) Western Canadian Champion. “The decision to promote Gordy’s fight was not one that we took lightly, but it is one we are comfortable with,” Strawson said. “If the athletic commission approve his application and he is cleared by medical staff to compete then who are we to deny his dream? He has an opportunity to go down in history alongside the likes of Roberto Duran. I think we have to respect that. If I’m honest, I’m fairly excited to be apart of it.” You can now pre-order tickets for the ‘Rumble at the Rink’, which are priced between $20-$60, with ringside seats going for $100, by calling 250-616-1070.

Birthday

on March 13th, Leona McKillop Wife, mother, Grandmother and longtime community member. May you have many more years filled with the same joy, love and happiness you have always so graciously given.

We can’t guarantee you’ll see the big cheese when you visit Parliament...

All the Best Wishes from your family!

CUSTOM BLINDS & DRAPERIES

“Giving your windows the right treatment” Free In Home Consultations

Our new Always Lowest Guarantee ensures

but we can guarantee we have the lowest price on this cheese.

our stores always have the best prices*.

99 100g

• we price check 250-758-4723 info@heatherhughesinteriors.ca

Steve Weldon 250-905-0023 sweldon@pqbnews.com

• we price match

If you see a lower advertised price for your favourite item, bring in the ad and we’ll match it*.

Healing begins within. Dr. Tara Macart

10 years healing Oceanside.

Naturopathic Physician

WHOLE PERSON, WHOLE FAMILY MEDICINE

Opti-Balance Naturopathic Medicine #4-161 Fern Road West, QB • 752-2711 www.opti-balance.com

➜

WE HAVE HAPPY ADVERTISERS!

Every week, we check the competition’s prices on 850+ items you buy the most to make sure we’re lowest—guaranteed, or it’s FREE.**

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Imported from Italy

Spend only $75† & receive:

FREE $ 10 GIFT

CARD

GIFT CARD

www.heatherhughesinteriors.ca

3 days only

3000 REWARDS

effective Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, March 11, 12 & 13, 2015.

POINTS valid

Parksvin ille only

Parksville: 818 West Island Hwy Always Lowest Guaranteed and sale offers require the use of More Rewards card. * If a major competitor within our geographical trade area offers a lower advertised price on any identical grocery item (brand, size, etc.) we will match the competitor’s price only during the effective date of the competitor’s advertisement. ‘Major competitors’ and ‘geographical trade areas’ are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Excludes ‘multi-buys’ (eg: 2 for $4), ‘spend x get x’, ‘Free’, percentage discounts and discounts obtained through loyalty programs. You must bring in the competitor’s advertisement to our customer service desk prior to the expiry of the advertisement in order for us to provide you with the price match. We reserve the right to limit quantities. **Offer entitles customer to one (1) item per product family free of charge. Additional items will be at competitor’s advertised price. Offer not available to team members of the Overwaitea Food Group or their immediate family members or persons living in same household. † Limit one Spend/Receive offer per single grocery purchase. Excluding Lotto, tobacco, gift cards, prescriptions, clinics, diabetes care, tickets, charities, bus passes, postage stamps, deposit & recycle fees, rewards and taxes, where applicable.

www.pqbnews.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Pottery Special Many NEW Colours, Styles and Sizes

50 OFF %

Bulbs for Summer Dahlia, Gladiola, Iris, Lily, Tuberous Begonia, Nerine, Canna, Calla & More!

Huge Selection of 1 Gallon, 2 Gallon and Large Field Grown

1699

Sale $

Composted Manure

SUPER SPECIAL Steer, Mushroom or Chicken 9kg. Bags

5 Bags $ $299 each for 12

KEN-DOR

Choose From

For The Veggie Gardeners:

Have Arrived

2.5kg. Concentrate Regular $22.99

8 Varieties to

Limited Quantities Available For This Spring.

New Rhodos

Liquid Moss Control

French Lilacs

ORCHARD MASON BEE COCOONS HAVE ARRIVED

Excellent pollinators for fruit trees. They’ll get the job done even in cold, windy spring weather.

Dolopril Lime 11kg & 22kg Bags Essential for maintaining healthy growth of plants. Raises pH and conditions the soil.

Seed Potatoes Onion Sets Rhubarb Potted Herbs Raspberries Blueberries

Sea Soil Original 32L. Bags

$699 each

$18

Or 3 Bags for

845 Qualicum Road Qualicum Beach

GARDEN CENTRE

250-594-1117 • Open Mon-Sat 9-5; Sun 9-5

VILLAGE WAY

MANT RD.

FARM

QUALICUM RD.

Locally owned & operated

Bring On Specials Spring

MEMORIAL AVE.

A32

FERN RD.

GARDEN RD. E.

RUPERT RD. E. To Airport