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Lunney quits Conservatives MP since 2000 said he believes religious freedoms are being stifled JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

Citing a stifling of religious freedom in senior-level politics, Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney quit the Conservative caucus on Tuesday. “I am withdrawing from the CPC caucus voluntarily; the decision is entirely my own,” Lunney said through a news release. “Given the circling trolls, I do not intend to entangle the most multi-racial, multicultural and multi-faith caucus in parliamentary history in my decision to defend my beliefs.” Lunney’s riding includes the Parksville Qualicum Beach region. He said he has asked the Speaker of the House of Commons to assign him a seat as an independent MP. Lunney announced last year he would not be seeking re-election this year. Government whip John Duncan — who is seeking election this year in the new CourLUNNEY tenay-Alberni riding that includes Parksville Qualicum Beach — told The NEWS he doesn’t believe Lunney’s move changes anything for him during the coming election campaign. “I don’t run my politics based on social issues, per se,” Duncan said from Ottawa. “I’m a very pragmatic, practical guy who just wants to get things done.” Duncan, who has been living in Qualicum Beach since January of 2014, didn’t directly address Lunney’s comments about a stifling of views at the senior political level. “As caucus members, we are no different than people who work with any organization,” he said. Lunney, 63, was first elected to the House of Commons in 2000 as a Canadian Alliance candidate. He was re-elected as a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011 federal elections. The full text of Lunney’s announcement, sent to The NEWS by email, follows: “Leaders of the faith community were in Ottawa on March 25 to express their alarm at increasing and unprecedented attempts to stifle freedom of religion, conscience and expression in Canada (http://bit. ly/1ErDN48).” See FREEDOM OF RELIGION, page A9

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Due to popular demand, VIU ElderCollege is expanding its Saturday Speaker event featuring geneticist Angela Brooks-Wilson who will be discussing her Healthy Aging Study looking at the link between genetics and longevity. The event is slated to take place April 11 in the Forum at the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre located at 100 Jensen Avenue. Brooks Wilson will present from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the same day. It will be a repeat presentation, not a continuation. Admission is $10 at the door and open to anybody interested in Brooks Wilson’s study on “super seniors” and the secret to a long, healthy life. — NEWS Staff

Grad committee selling hanging baskets The KSS dry grad committee is currently hosting its spring basket fundraiser. This year, the class is selling both hanging baskets and planters. For the baskets and planters, the fundraiser’s order form lists the choice of tomatoes, strawberries, a tri-colour calibrachoa blend, a deluxe mix of annuals with a geranium centre and a monochromatic collection of fuschias. For planters, there is the choice of a tomato cage and a deluxe mix of annuals with a dracaena centre. Each item costs between $20 to $35. The order form can be found at sd69.bc.ca/school/KSS under School News. Submit the form to the main office at KSS. You can also order from Leah Babiuk at 250-7529807. All orders must be in by April 7. — NEWS Staff

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Part of a multi-city national rally, more than 70 protesters in Parksville took to the streets to criticize the federal government for slashing health care dollars. The protest comes on the one year anniversary of the end of the Canada Health accord, which many are calling to be restored.

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Criticizing the federal government for slashing public health care dollars, about 70 protesters took to the streets of Parksville on Tuesday. The midday protest marked the first anniversary of the end of Canada’s Health Accord, a 10-year-agreement between the federal government and provinces to provide stable, federal funding for health care and setting national standards for wait times, home care, prescription drugs and team-based primary care. Instead of renewing the Health Accord, the government is promising to increase health transfers, but according to the Canadian Health Coalition “this lack of federal leadership in health care will lead to 14 different health care systems — access will depend on where you live and your ability to pay.” “Medicare is gradually being eradicated,” Mayworks spokesperson Bill Friesen told The NEWS during the protest at the corner of

Despard Avenue and Alberni Highway. “Each year something else is taken away.” Friesen said in an effort to combat ongoing cuts to health care, he’s going to vote for change in the upcoming federal election, which he deemed “the most important election in Canada.” Oceanside Coalition’s Rick Sullivan echoed Friesen’s remarks. “We get change at the ballot box in this country — that’s the only answer,” he said. “I’m just old enough to remember the days when we didn’t have Medicare,” Sullivan said. “People in my generation see health care as a defining attribute of Canadian citizenship… This isn’t a country I recognize anymore.” According to a news release issued by Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU), the protest is part of a multi-city, national day of action drawing attention to $36 billion in reductions in federal health care transfers over the next decade.

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After a three-year hiatus the event promises many aerobatic performers AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

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Super Dave Mathieson and Phil Symmans are sure to thrill the crowd this July 11 at the Qualicum Beach Airshow.

pearance in his Pitts special. Tandem skydivers will drop in between other performances from planes piloted by locals Roger Yorke in his Second World War T-28, Ken Fyffe in his Stearman, Jim Hannibal and Dave Rogers in their Glasair Super 2 RG, Ken Heron and Jim Green in a homebuilt RV and Connor, who will also be busy emceeing the event. Super Dave and Roger York will even take a few lucky spectators for flights in their aerobatic planes. Things kick off at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and there will be hot dogs and hamburgers starting at 11 a.m. along with various concessions throughout the day. An opening ceremony at 10 a.m. will include various dignitaries and skydivers with a couple of large flags. Festivities will run through the day until 4 p.m. Numerous out-of-town planes will join the action, complete with

helicopter rides, displays by the 893 Squadron Air Cadets with a glider on static display and Vancouver Island Virtual Airline on hand with a flight simulator for the kids. The Parksville District and Qualicum Flyers will put on a 30-minute show with radio control planes and will have impressive models on display all day. The 442 Rescue Squadron will attend with whatever search and rescue craft are available on the day, possibly including the giant Buffalo plane or Cormorant helicopter. “We book all these thrilling special planes,” Connor chuckled, “but a lot of people are actually happy just to watch the KD Air and Orca Air flights,” which continue scheduled flights throughout the packed day. Started as Airport Appreciation Days, the event has run every couple years for decades but took an exPersian Balutch 6‘8“ X 3‘7”

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After three years, the Qualicum Beach Airshow is back July 11 with more aerobatic performers and unique displays than ever. “The object is specifically to have a great airshow of course, but also to highlight the importance of the Qualicum Beach Airport,” said Paul Connor, a member of the hosting Parksville Qualicum Aero Club executive. So they will feature things like an air ambulance, air search and rescue, logging helicopters and Angel Flight B.C. “I’m a volunteer pilot with Angel Flights which fly patients to radiation and chemotherapy appointments in Vancouver and Victoria,” Connor said, explaining that immune compromised people shouldn’t spend that much time on public ferries and other forms of travel. They fly people to the main hospitals from all the the remote corners of the province, free of charge and will be featured at this year’s event. The show will also be packed with simple fun, including a performance by Super Dave Mathieson, who Connor called We book all these thrilling “an international special planes but a lot of aerobatic star from people are actually happy the TV show Airjust to watch the KD Air show,” performing and Orca Air flights in his unique carpaul connor bon Scheyden MX2 show plane. “Super Dave was here last time, but he was just getting going and he has since become an international star with the TV show,” Connor said, adding that at the last airshow in 2011 Mathieson did stunts just 100 feet off the runway, which seemed low, but he’s now down within feet. “It looks like he’s skimming along upsidedown.” “The day will be completely full with jet flybys and activity, it really becomes a major task just managing all the activity,” Connor said. Phil Symmans will make an ap-

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For British Columbians, estimates suggest health research and innovation in Canada that means $5 billion less for hospitals and with over $1 billion invested every year,” said health services. Bolkenius. “We are supporting nearly 13,000 reHowever, Michael Bolkenius, press secre- searchers across the country working on more tary for federal Health Ministhan 10,000 projects.” I’m here to stand up for ter Rona Ambrose, said health Gord Johns, NDP candidate Canadians. The health transfers will reach $40 billion and the only candidate to atcare system has eroded annually by the end of the detend the rally, called the Concade. servative government “out of ndP cAndidAte GoRd JoHnS “The reality is more money touch with our country.” is not going to fix inefficienJohns criticized the current cies in the health system,” Bolkenius wrote in government for subsidizing oil and gas while an e-mail to The NEWS on Tuesday afternoon. Canadians fight for health care. “That is why one of Minister Ambrose’s key pri“The NDP will restore the Canada Health orities is to support innovation and research Accord,” vowed Johns. “And we’ll invest even that improves the efficiency of the healthcare more in health care.” system and ensure that it is sustainable.” Johns said Parksville Qualicum Beach is one He said Ambrose launched the Advisory of the oldest communities in the country, makPanel on Healthcare Innovation to explore how ing health care a “top priority in the communithe government can foster innovation that im- ty” and something he promised to invest in, if proves patient care and the sustainability of elected this fall. “I’m here to stand up for CanaCanada’s healthcare system. dians,” he said amongst a myriad of protestors. “We are also the single largest investor in “The health care system has eroded.”

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Forward House is hosting two new programs targeting young adults age 19 to 30. The first is a Coffee House Social, which will be held weekly on Wednesday nights at Coyote’s Coffee in Parksville from 6:30 to 8 p.m. “We’re finding that a lot of people in that age range don’t come into Forward House so we’re trying to meet them in the community,” explained Forward House education and out-

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“They identify deliberate attempts to suppress a Christian world-view from professional and economic opportunity in law, medicine, and academia. I share these concerns. I believe the same is true in the realm of politics at senior levels.” “In the past month a few words were exchanged on social media, words like: science, managing assumptions and theory or fact related to (macro) evolution. My remarks were inflated by media, blended with other unrelated but alleged heretical statements and became a top story on national media creating a firestorm of criticism and condemnation. Since two other politicians in Ontario and Alberta were targeted during the same period, it is clear that any politician or candidate of faith is going to be subjected to the same public scrutiny in coming elections.” “In a society normally proud of embracing difference, the role of the media and partisan politics in inciting social bigotry and intolerance should be questioned. Such ignorance and bigotry cloaked in defence of science is as repugnant as bigotry of any other origin. It is based in a false

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construct from another century and is a flagrant violation of a society that is multicultural, multi-racial and multi faith and strives to be accepting of differences.” “Today I am announcing that I have asked the speaker to assign me a seat as an independent MP. I will seek an opportunity to address the House in defence of my beliefs and the concerns of my faith community.” “I am withdrawing from the CPC caucus voluntarily; the

decision is entirely my own. Given the circling trolls, I do not intend to entangle the most multi-racial, multicultural and multi-faith caucus in parliamentary history in my decision to defend my beliefs. I have no intentions of betraying my promise to my constituents and will continue to vote alongside my colleagues in the Conservative caucus.” “Freedom of Religion is foundational to democracy; if we don’t get that right, it always leads to persecution.”

The chipper will be in your area April 13 through April 16 to pick up tree and hedge trimmings. Please place only the following at the front property line before 8 am prior to April 13: 1. Branches with a maximum diameter of 6 inches (15 cm), stacked with the larger end of the branch or trunk facing the roadway. 2. Woody shrub material, piled for ease of access by the chipping crew. Rocks, stumps and construction waste may cause injury to the chipper operators and must NOT be included in piles. Please note that due to safety issues, materials such as pampas grass and clematis and wisteria vines cannot be chipped. These, along with along with other compostable garden debris, leaves, and grass clippings may be taken to the Church Road Transfer Station. Piles containing these items will not be removed by the chipping crew. Piles must be limited to a size of 5 feet wide by 3 feet high, and only one pile per residence will be removed by the chipping crew. Please do not combine piles from multiple households as it is more difficult and time consuming for the chipping crew to take apart large piles for chipping than it is for them to handle smaller piles. When placing your chipping pile, please be sure not obstruct your property’s City water connection box in the event access is required for maintenance. If you have questions, please call Engineering and Operations Department at 250 248-5412.

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Passion Rich is now bringing his passion for boxing to Kickstart Fitness by offering weekly public classes.

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Ambitious OCP

he Town of Qualicum Beach has a lot of work to do if it is going to live up to the growth provisions of its Official Community Plan. A build-out of 12,000 residents. It’s a number we thought would be shuffled to the back and forgotten with this new council, but Mayor Teunis Westbroek reintroduced it to the conversation in a story Tuesday about population figures. B.C. Statistics reported the population of Qualicum Beach declined 0.5 per cent in 2014 to 8,500. “I consider the population statistics for last year as a minor fluctuation in our long-term plan which will see a build out to approximately 12,000,” said the mayor. A closer look at the numbers and some very conservative projections on deaths and births suggest the town will have to start aggressively attracting people, jobs and development if it is to reach the number quoted from the OCP by Westbroek. Let’s say the long-term plan has an end game of 60 years. Two generations sounds long-term enough. On average, according to B.C. Vital Statistics, more than twice the amount of people die each year than there are births in the District 69 area. That rate is higher in Qualicum Beach — there are suggestions it’s 6:1 — but let’s go with 2:1 to be conservative. Continuing that conservative trend, let’s say Qualicum Beach loses 50 people a year through the birth/deaths ratio. The town currently has 8,500 people. It needs 3,500 to reach the build-out of 12,000. In 60 years, the town will lose 3,000 people using the conservative births/deaths ratio we’ve chosen. That means Qualicum Beach needs to attract 6,500 people to reach build out in 60 years. Let’s get even more conservative, and simplify the math, and call it 6,000. Qualicum Beach needs to attract 100 new people to town every year for the next 60 years to reach the OCP’s buildout number. For this four-year council term alone, that’s 400 people, likely somewhere around 200 homes. Does anyone believe this council will be agreeable to the construction of 200 more living spaces in the next four years? Extensive public consultation and adherence to the letter of the OCP were the buzzwords that swept this council into office. It will be interesting to see if this council will adhere to the OCP’s build-out number and, if so, how it plans to accomplish that goal. — Editorial by John Harding

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“Given the circling trolls, I do not intend to entangle the most multi-racial... caucus in parliamentary history in my decision to defend my beliefs” James lunney, see story page a1

war crimes and the middle east

Russia. Once again, this is not mentioned. By attacking Syria, Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. are becoming what is known as I take issue with John Harding’s editorial “rogue states” — states that are flaunting ‘Strong and Free’ (The NEWS, March 26). the rules of the UN for their own purposes If Canada decides to bomb and possibly and so endangering the peace of the world. invade Syria along with the U.S. and the Why haven’t the leaders of these three U.K., then this will be without UN approv- countries figured out yet that by killing al and as such will constitute a war crime. innocent civilians in Iraq, Afghanistan, Has Canada become a war criminal now Yemen, Libya and Syria, they are only ininstead of a peace keeper like it was only creasing the number of people who befifteen years ago? come radicalized enough to join ISIL beIt is a war crime because it goes against cause they have lost loved ones to craven the Charter of the United Nations because attacks by Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. member states are not allowed to attack Our so-called terrorist in Ottawa had seor invade other sovereign states. The U.S. vere mental disorders and had been turned and U.K. did this to Iraq, the invasion of Af- away from mental health institutions. But ghanistan with Canada’s help, and Canada Harper and the Conservatives have made also assisted in the bombing of Libya. him into a poster boy for the bombing or None of these three countries had made Syria. Dale anDrews any effort to invade or attack Canada, the Parksville U.S. or the U.K. The terrorist attack on 9/11 does not qualify as an all-out attack on a sovereign country like Germany did to Pothe rich get richer, land or Japan to the U.S. But Harding and Prime Minister Stephen Harper are very the poor get poorer One of the benefits of being in the lower carefully not mentioning to Canadians that economic group is that we are aware of the we will be committing a war crime. If Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. attack simple things such as the increase in the Syria through bombing, then they are ally- cost of groceries, especially now with the ing themselves with Bashar al-Assad, pres- lower Canadian dollar. Most of us can remember how much the ident of Syria, who is also fighting against ISIL. Why is Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. increase has been over the past three years, all of a sudden allying themselves with when the last increase in the minimum Assad when just last month, he was their wage occurred. Apparently the senior members of govmost hated leader of a Muslim country? Harding in his editorial neglected to ernment have escaped this experience or mention this. Since ISIL is made up of have sought advice from their business Sunni Muslims, Iran is also fighting them friends as they have based the recent insince they do not want them to attack their crease on conditions three years ago, or in Shi’ite country. So, it seems we are also other words have reduced the minimum allying with Iraq which is the most hated wage by the rate of inflation over the last country in the world for Harper next to three years.

Future wage increases will be added to that deflated base. This will assure the government that their reputation of the greatest child poverty rate in Canada will be secure for the foreseeable future or until there is a change in government. The other part of the equation applies more to adults and seniors, the increased costs to Medicare, hydro, eco fees, auto insurance, taxes for other levels of governments, etc. As history records the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. art skipsey Qualicum Beach

almanac Government Contacts proVincial:

scott fraser, mla, alberni-pacific rim

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

misleading proVincial budgets

Jack Mintz, the chair of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, wrote an article recently on how provinces fudge their budgets. And the press are buying it wholesale. The Quebec budget and the B.C. budget are hailed as balanced. Alberta is said to be balanced by using some reserve funds to bridge the gap. But these are not the full budgets of those provinces. They are the operating budgets only. And all provincial budgets involve both operating and capital budgets. In B.C.’s case, the operating part has a surplus of $879 million. But the capital is $9.8 billion, all borrowed. So, in actual fact, there is a deficit of (rounding) $9 billion. In other words, B.C. is spending $9 billion in 2015 more than it is taking in revenues. Brian peckforD Qualicum Beach See MORE LETTERS, page A13 & A15

parKsVille: rdn:

marc lefeBVre, mayor,

Joe stanhope chairman,

city of parksville

regional District of nanaimo

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave

SAT. APR 4

TAMING THE DRAGON

ERRINGTON HALL COFFEE HOUSE

APRIL 5TH

LIVE MUSIC

10am to 4pm, Chrome Point Road, Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Bring the kids! deepbay@viu.ca, https://www2.viu.ca/deepbay/visit-us/events.asp

1:30-2:30pm, $7/class* *no charge for caregivers. Fluid Fitness Studio, #7-1176 Franklins Gull, PV. Group exercise designed for those with Parkinson’s Disease. 250-927-4595, runfluid@ hotmail.ca

PV NEWCOMERS’ CLUB

7pm, monthly meeting, PV Community Ctre, 132 Jensen St., Guest Speaker: Eva Grodt, Parksville Tai Chi. www/ parksvillenewcomers.net

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS’ DANCE

7pm/doors, 7:30-10pm, 1390 Errington Rd. Open stage, musicians & entertainers free. $5/door. Coffee & treats available. http://www.erringtonhall. bc.ca/events.htm, ewmhinfo@gmail.com 7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. ALEXANDER’S BLUESTIME BAND! High energy BLUES! 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. 250 752-9111.

GOLF ARROWSMITH

7:30-10pm., Rotary House, 211 Fern, QBeach, $2.50/ includes snack. Great music, dance styles, all welcome. Bruce Foden, 250-5863743. ebfoden@gmail.com

FRI. APR 3 MILNER GARDENS BUNNY TRAIL

10am-4:30pm, Apr 3-6, VIU’s Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. A children’s Easter Bunny search. 250-7526153, milnergardens@ shaw.ca, https://www2.viu. ca/MilnerGardens/

Men’s Club plays every Sat. morning. Visitors welcome. John Cash, 250-752-1771

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET 8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way. Fresh, local produce & crafts. Mimi@1-844-843-7236. qbfmmanager@gmail.com qbsspublicity@gmail.com, 250-752-8849

SMART RECOVERY

10-11:30am, meeting/SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info & assistance re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Ray, 250-714-9703 or smartrecovery@shaw.ca

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EASTER EGG HUNT & HANDS-ON SHELLFISH LEARNING!

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SUN. APR 5

TUE. APR 7

“KEATS” AT THE MAC

POETRY IN MOTION

TEA BY THE SEA

7-9:15pm. Thin Ice Theatre’s presents a two act play celebrating poet John Keats, loved by his contemporaries & history. April 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 18 & 19. $15 at Cranky Dog & Mulberry Book Store. Ann Gates, 250-947-9666, 250-752-5530. pksvboat@ island.net

FROZEN THEME FAMILY FUN SWIM

10am-12pm, Ravensong Aquatic Ctre/737 Jones Street, QB. Elsa will be drawing snowflakes on the deck & placing the nose on Olaf. RDN, Recreation & Parks, 250-752-5014, www. rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm, Smoke ’n Water Restaurant. Mr. MT JAR Band. NO COVER. 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192. info@smokenwater.com

SATURDAY STITCHING

1:30-3:30pm, Apr 4-June 27, Parksville Library. All ages & skill levels. Knitting & other needle crafts. Bring a project and/or get assistances. No registration. 250.248.3841 x4

SUN. APR 5 GIANT EASTER EGG HUNT/BOUNCY CASTLE

9:30am, Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf, 1000 Resort Dr. 10 & under. 250-2488290, riptidelagoon.com. $/ food itemss accepted for PV Salvation Army.

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6:30-7:30pm/Sundays, A Step Above, Qualicum Foods. Read your poetry & enjoy the poetry of others. Jule, 250.752.4996

SEA LION KAYAKING

2 hr tour exploring Northwest Bay in Nanoose. Geared for the beginner paddler. $50 + gst. Certified guide, choice of single/double kayak, all gear, instruction, & safety procedures. Dry bags for personal items. Jan Kretz 250.248.4334 (office), 250.755.6702 (cell) or toll free 1.866.955.6702, adventuress@shaw.ca, http://adventuress.ca/

MON. APR 6 BEGINNER TAI CHI

6-8pm, St. Edmund’s Church. $20/month, $50 /3 months. Parksville Tai Chi 954 1002.

TUE. APR 7 ROOKS ON BOOKS LIBRARY CHESS CLUB 6-8pm, QBeach Library. All-ages, FREE. every Tues. Ages 7+, all skill levels. Registration please. Encouraged to bring your own chess set. 250-7526121, qualicumbeach@virl. bc.ca, http://virl.bc.ca/event/ rooks-books-chess-club

ARROWSMITH TENNIS CLUB

Drop-in Tues, Thur, Sat & Sun. 8am-12pm, Springwood Park, Despard Ave. PV. Newcomers welcome. arrowsmithtennis.ca, 250-248-7280.

11am-2pm, Deep Bay Marine Field Stn. every Tues until May 26. Stunning view of Baynes Sound, tea, delicious sandwiches, pastries prepared by chef. Please Reserve, 250-740-6611. deepbay@viu.ca, https:// www2.viu.ca/deepbay/visitus/events.asp

JUNIOR WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

6-7:30pm, OS School, Parksville. Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28. Wheelchair basketball for kids 10-15yrs. You don’t have to have a disability to play this FREE fun sport. All equipment supplied. Parent please attend the first 15 minutes of the child’s first day/registration. Bert Abbott, 250-6161186, babbott@sci-bc.ca

PARKSVILLE & DISTRICT ROCK & GEM CLUB

7-9 pm meeting, Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. Guests welcome. Info: 248-6177.

LEARN TO MEDITATE

5:30-6:30pm, MAC, 133 McMillan St. PV. FREE Master stress, improve your health. 250-954-5040, www.freemeditation.ca.

WED. APR 8 MT. ARROWSMITH RHODO SOCIETY

7:30pm meeting, QB Civic Centre. Speaker: Earl Daneluyk, German rhodo tour. All welcome. Info: 752-3694.

Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!

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WED. APR 8

THU. APR 9

HEARING HEALTH DAY

FREE “GREEN UP”

1-5pm, 891 Is. Hwy W., Parksville. FREE hearing tests. Walk-in/no appt. Marlena vanWalraven, 250-586-7077, parksville@ nexgenhearing.com, http:// www.nexgenhearing.com/ parksville/

THU. APR 9 BEGINNER TAI CHI

9:30-11:30am, St. Edmund’s Church. $20/ month, $50 /3 months. Parksville Tai Chi 954 1002.

MY JOURNEY TO BE A TRUE HEALER

7pm, PCC/132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. $5 donation. Speaker: Dr. Robbie O’Dwyer, physician specializing in Internal Medicine at West Coast General Hospital, Port Alberni.

ECHO PLAYERS - THE FULL TREATMENT

Beginning Apr 9, Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, QBeach. http://www.echoplayers.ca/, info@echoplayers. ca ebPages/1415Production4. htm

MID IS. FLORAL ART CLUB MEETING 1:45pm, St. Stephens United Church Hall, 150 Village Way, QB. Joanne, 250-757-8969, mifaclub2000@gmail.com

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L GENERAL MEETIN A U N G AN Wednesday, April 8th 7pm at Quality Resort Bayside 240 Dogwood St. Parksville

Please attend to help us vote in a new executive for this year’s event.

Everyone Welcome! Learn more: info@kidfest.ca www.kidfest.ca

Wild Finch Mix $ 2 Kg. Bag 7.97 /ea.

7-8:30pm, 100 East Jensen Ave. Parksville Forum. Speaker Guy Dauncey. Q & A. (donations gratefully accepted) Hosted by Communities to Protect Our Coast. Facebook at Flourishing in a Green Economy, flourishinginagreeneconomy@gmail. com

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Our name says it all! Eat Fresh Urban Market

Canada is not a Christian Country In a letter to the editor (The NEWS, March 17) it was stated that Canada was a Christian nation. Canada is a democracy, and all forms of religion, including both atheism and agnosticism, can be freely practised here. There are more than a dozen forms of Christian religion recognized in Canada. They include the Red Cross, which is known for providing aid to victims of natural or man-made disaster. Most groups have their own rites and dogmas, but all believe in a Creator with whom mankind has some type of relationship. Science is based on facts and on occasions these contradict points of dogma. If the facts are sufficiently persuasive it is the dogma which has to change. For example, during the Middle Ages you could be burned alive for questioning any part of the Bible. Recently, the Pope indicated that the Catholic Church may be prepared to accept scientific explanations of both homosexuality and evolution. There are two ongoing science studies which may bear on religious dogmas. The fossil record shows that evolution is a fact, but does not explain how life began. The indications are that the earliest life consisted of simple single-celled animals, and these are not preserved as fossils. Scientists already have data to show that these animals could have formed naturally, and in the near future may be able to produce synthetic forms of life. Recent astronomical observations have determined that many stars have planets, and that at least some have Earth-like orbits and significant amounts of water. It follows that life probably developed quite widely in the universe. There is a saying that “there are no atheists in fox-holes.” Scientists tend to feel the same way when they consider the awesome complexity of the Earth and of space. Science can generally analyze the “how” but never the “why” of natural phenomena. Such questions involve faith, and are best left to religions. Jim DrummonD Qualicum Beach See more LeTTerS, page A15

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11am-1:30pm. St. Columba Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. Bring lunch. 250586-6766. www.strokerecoverybc.ca

QBEACH SENIORS CENTRE

1:30-3:30pm, Apr 4-June 27, Parksville Library. All ages & skill levels. Knitting & other needle crafts. Bring a project and/or get assistances. No registration. 250.248.3841 x4

GOLF ARROWSMITH

Yoga@11:45am. $4 drop-in. Ukelele/Beginners@10:30am.

Men’s Club plays every Sat. morning. Visitors welcome. John Cash, 250-752-1771

COOMBS COUNTRY OPERA 7pm, 3rd/Fri/mo. CHRC Rodeo Grds, 2595 Alberni Hwy. Local talent. $5. Musicians/kids FREE. Grab your instrument & join us! Snacks. 248-1009

MUSIC TRIVIA

7pm start! Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. Get a team together, show us what you’ve got, and win prizes!

SAND DOLLAR’S SQUARE DANCE

Bradley Centre. 1st & 3rd/Fri/mo. Pre-rounds 7:30pm/dance at 8pm. Debbie 250-951-0135.

BRADLEY CENTRE LUNCHEONS

11:45am-1:15pm, Last/Fri/mo. Bradley Ctre., 975 Shearme Rd. $6/Members $2 annual. Gunter, 250-248-2336, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

APRIL FREE TECH WORKSHOPS

9:30-10:30am, Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., PV. Apr 10: More help with Android Tablets/Phones, closer look at email Apps. Apr 17: Spreadsheets, review the basics and get more tips and tricks Apr 24: Get to know your iPad/iPhone basics plus Skype. All welcome. We have free individual technology help every week. DROP IN LAB HOURS, Tues & Thurs: 9am-12pm. Fri: 10:30am-12pm (after workshop). 250-947-8258, blt@sd69. bc.ca, www.blt.sd69.bc.ca, Facebook.com/tlc.blt.

LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm. Live Local Bands. Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

EverySunday POETRY IN MOTION

6:30-7:30pm, A Step Above, Qualicum Foods. Read your poetry & enjoy the poetry of others. Jule, 250.752.4996

PANCAKE BREAKFAST & GARAGE SALE 8:30-11:30am, 3rd/Sun/mo. 975 Shearme Rd./Bradley Centre. $6/$2 annual. Frank, 250-248-0676, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

QUAKERS MEETING

11am, 2nd/Sun/mo, at Bethlehem Retreat Ctre, 2371 Arbot Rd Nanaimo. 250-754-0774.

EveryMonday LIFETREE CAFE

1:30-4pm, 3rd Sat/mo. PV Pharmasave (281 E. Is. Hwy) meeting rm. pqblyme@gmail.com

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET 8:30am-12:30pm, Veteran’s Way & Memorial. www.qbfarmersmarket.com

SMART RECOVERY

10-11:30am, meet/SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info/assist.re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Ray Deller, 250-714-9703, smartrecovery@shaw.ca

QBEACH SENIORS CENTRE

Yoga, 9:30 & 11:30am. $4 drop-in. Linedancing @3:45pm

EveryTuesday ROOKS ON BOOKS LIBRARY CHESS CLUB

6-8pm, QBeach Library. All-ages, FREE. every Tues. Ages 7+, all skill levels. Registration please. Encouraged to bring your own chess set. 250-752-6121, qualicumbeach@virl. bc.ca, http://virl.bc.ca/event/rooks-bookschess-club TUESDAY BIRD WALKS 9am, Parksville Beach Comm. Park. Neil Robins, 250-954-1928, nmrobins@telus.net http://www.thebirdstore.blogspot.ca/

SOCRATES CAFE

ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE

PARKSVILLE LYME SUPPORT GROUP

7-9pm (except holidays). PCCC, 132 Jensen Ave. All welcome! Kristin, 248-1926, Matt 250-752-0794. arbutus.toastmastersclubs.org

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10 am/1 &/or 2 hr walk alternate Sat/Sun, marmac2@telus.net for schedule. ann. $10.

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EverySaturday MID ISLAND WALKING CLUB

6:30pm, Arbutus Grove Church, 170 W Hirst, PV. All pipers & drummers welcome. Will teach new members. Mel, 250-752-7810.

7-8:30pm. FREE; refreshments. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 795 Isl. Hwy, PV. New discussions. Rhonda Kelman 250-248-6644. lifetree.osl@gmail.com, http://lifetreecafe.com 7pm, 2nd/Mon/mo. QBeach Civic Ctre.Interesting programs, refreshments. All welcome, Lynn Brown, 250-248-5142. http://www.cfuwpq.ca

7-11pm. Live Local Bands. Smoke ’n Water Restaurant, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192. info@smokenwater.com

MOUNT ARROWSMITH PIPE BAND

12pm, (except holidays), Quality Resort Bayside.

ROTARY CLUB OF QUALICUM BEACH 6:15pm, Mondays (except holidays) Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd West.

TAOIST TAI CHI NEW BEGINNING CLASS

9:30-11:30am, Mon & Wed (twice per wk). Parksville Clubhouse, 491A E. Is Hwy (across from Tim Horton’s). Register at 1st class. All welcome!

QBEACH FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB

6:45-10pm, QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way (back door). Knowledge of Bridge. 250-752-0196

PARKSVILLE PROBUS CLUB

8:30am, 3rd/Mon/mo. Quality Bayside Resort. parksvilleprobus.ca. 250-752-4204.

9am,1st Tues/mo. St. Stephen’s Church Hall.

ROTARY CLUB OF QBEACH SUNRISE

7am, Tuesdays, Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd W 10am-12pm, The Meadows Comm. Hall, Finholm St, PV. $1 drop in. Discuss philosophy of life. Helen Males, 250-951-9952, hjmales@shaw.ca

PV ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

1:30-3pm, 1st/Tues/mo. Caregivers Support Group, Stanford Place, 250 Craig Street, Parksville. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833

PARKSVILLE LIONS

1:15-3pm, Arrowsmith Activities Ctre., 1014 Ford Rd. Coombs. $7 drop-in fee. Stan, 752-8760. 6pm, 2nd & 4th/Tues/mo, The Lions Den, 241 Moilliet St. PV. parksvillelioness@gmail.com 6:15-9:15pm, Hangar A3/QBeach Airport. Register ongoing, 12-18yrs. beaufort893ssc@ hotmail.com. http://www.893aircadets.ca

ARROWSMITH TENNIS CLUB

Drop-in Tues, Thur, Sat & Sun. 8am-12pm, Springwood Park, Despard Ave. PV. Newcomers welcome. arrowsmithtennis.ca, 250-248-7280.

JUNIOR WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

QBEACH & AREA NEWCOMER’S CLUB 2nd/Tues/mo, St. Stephen’s Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 9:45am/doors, 10:15am/meeting. qbnewcomers.org

QB ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT 1:30-3pm, 3rd/Tues/mo. Community Room, The Gardens. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833

LEARN HOW TO MEDITATE FREE

5:30-6:30pm (no class Apr 7) McMillan Arts Ctre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. Achieve balance in every aspect of life. Info: 250-9545040 or www.freemeditation.ca.

TEA BY THE SEA

11am-2pm, Deep Bay Marine Field Stn. every Tues until May 26. Stunning view of Baynes Sound, tea, delicious sandwiches, pastries prepared by chef. Please Reserve, 250-7406611, deepbay@viu.ca, https://www2.viu.ca/ deepbay/visit-us/events.asp

EveryWednesday 7-9pm., 1st/Wed/mo. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, oceansidephotographers.ca 9:30/1 hr walk, marmac2@telus.net for schedule. annual $10.

OS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS

Beginners/6:30-7:45pm, Experienced/7:30pm QB Comm Hall. Social Dancing, No partner needed.

NANOOSE SENIORS

11:30am, 2nd/Wed/mo., lunch at Nanoose Place.

OS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES

9-11am/meetings, 2nd/4th/Wed/mo. 250954-3411, oess@shaw.ca

QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY 7pm, 3rd/Wed/mo. 180 Veterans Way, QB Legion. Lola Cook: 250-594-5556

AWANA

5:30-7:15pm (except school holidays) until mid May. Oceanside Community Church. K-9th grades. Shirley 250-757-9802.

EveryThursday THE PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS’ CLUB 7pm/doors, 7:30pm/meeting, 1st/Thurs/ mo, 132 Jensen St. Lots of parking & guest Speakers. www.parksvillenewcomers.net

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS’ DANCES 7:30-10pm., Rotary House, 211 Fern, QBeach, $2.50/includes snack. Great music, dance styles, all welcome. Bruce Foden, 250586-3743. ebfoden@gmail.com

OPEN GOSPEL MUSIC

7-9pm, last Thurs/mo., Nanoose E Free Church. (Across from the new Fire hall/ Nanoose Bay) 250-468-9233.

NANOOSE NATURALISTS

7pm, 1st & 3rd Tues/mo., 241 Moilliet, 250-248-5806/250-248-9392

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OS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT

MEMORY CAFE

7pm, Nanoose Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Rd. 2nd/Thurs/mo. Outings are arranged on a regular basis. www.nanoosenaturalists.org

“GET RHYTHM”

7-9pm, The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, QBeach. FREE. Breast cancer survivors welcome. 250-752-8066 or amen@shaw.ca.

7pm, 1st/Tues/mo., The Gardens, 650 Berwick N, Qualicum Beach. Affected, family & friends. 250-752-7489, brook@shaw.ca

PQ LINUX/ANDROID USERS GROUP

6:30pm, 3rd Tues/mo. at A & W Restaurant, 540 Island Hwy East, Parksville. Bring your laptop, Android device, or Chromebook.

2-4pm, 1st & 3rd/wed/mo. Drop-in. Smitty’s Restaurant, PV. Coffee, Free Conversation! odett. is@gmail.com, http://www.memorynurse.ca/ 7-10pm, Parksville Legion. Dance to Country, Old Rock & Roll, Pop & Blues. Every Wed, for members & potential members welcome. Sharon Franzen, franzen.sharon@gmail.com

QBEACH SENIORS CENTRE

Tai Chi@10am. Tai Chi/Qi Gong@1pm.

STUFF NOT TO MISS

ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE AM 7am, Wednesdays, The Beach Club Resort

25TH ANNIVERSARY BRANT WILDLIFE FESTIVAL. Proudly coordinated by

The Nature Trust of British Columbia. For more information, visit www.brantfestival.bc.ca, call toll free 1-866-288-7878 or e-mail rrivers@naturetrust.bc.ca

10TH ANNUAL ART FROM THE ATTIC SALE APR 11-24. Art in oil, acrylic, watercolour & pastel. Floral, landscape, abstract or representational. http://www.theoldschoolhouse.org/, qbtosh@shaw.ca

ASBC MID-ISLAND GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

10am-noon., 2nd Wed/mo. Family Resource Association, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. www.nanaimoautism.org, 250-714-0801

PARKSVILLE CHURCH CHOIR

7-9pm, Knox United Church, 250-248-3927

OS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

MACULAR DEGENERATION SUPPORT 1:30pm., Last Thur/mo. The Gardens, Wellness Rm. Qualicum Beach. Val 250-468-7556.

MUSIC AT DEEZ BAR & GRILL

7pm, 3353 Island Hwy West. Qualicum Beach. 250.752.8055, deezbarandgrill.com

QB LIBRARY FILM SERIES

6-7:30pm, QB Library. 3rd/Thurs/mo. To June 18th. All-ages. Lee Losell, 250-752-6121, qualicumbeach@virl.bc.ca. FREE monthly viewing of popular documentary films. http:// virl.bc.ca/event/qualicum-library-film-series

MIXED BADMINTON

1:15-3pm, Arrowsmith Activities Ctre., 1014 Ford Rd. Coombs. $7 drop-in fee. Stan, 752-8760.

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Thank you RCMP A heartfelt thank-you to RCMP Cpl. Mike Elston and volunteer Tim Schewe for looking out for my family’s safety. Schewe has been a community builder for traffic and road safety for more years than I can remember and Elston is a leader both in the community and out in the field and innovative as heck. Thank-you to you two fellas. I do genuinely appreciate that your efforts keep my family safe. Well done. Caroline Waters Parksville

Thanks CuCkoos Sometimes the course of events leaves you amazed at people’s generosity and professionalism. I approached Cuckoos in Trattoria and

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Pizzeria in Coombs for help with a fundraiser for our school, Qualicum Beach School of Dance. The idea was an upscale “beer and burger night.” We decided to try a “wine and pasta night.” We agreed on a price that was extremely generous on Cuckoos’ part. I thought what we were getting was a simple meal and basic night out. What we got however, exceeded everyone’s expectations. The food was amazing, with such variety and quality you thought you were in a five star hotel dinning room. The staff were incredible. Cuckoos didn’t have to go above and beyond. It was a simple low-cost fundraiser but the staff made it into an amazing, successful evening. I just want to take the time to thank them and Chef Fausto. It’s people and businesses like this that make our community great.

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Back Row (left to right): Fred Ewert, Mike Battams, Darrel Vance, Jeff Miller, Mark Beuerman, Kevin Strobiki, Mike Nadeau, Becky Skinner, and Frank Mrack. Front Row (left to right): Deb Chiovetti, Ron Chiovetti, and Ron Lindquist. Missing from photo: James Riddoch, Bea Hughes, Scott Keenlyside Isle Golf Cars would like to take this opportunity to thank the business community and the Parksville Chamber of Commerce for its nomination and success as Small Business of the Year (15 employees or less) at the recent Parksville Business Awards gala held at the Tigh-Na-Mara resort. “As the owner for the past 8 years, I am very proud and privileged to say we have built a team of truly dedicated people that strive to make Isle Golf Cars the success that it has become. Our team’s commitment to providing the highest level of customer service and product satisfaction is unsurpassed in the golf and utility cart industry. I look forward to our team continuing to service all of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast for many years to come.”

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Bad habit of bad hearing When I was little, my mom and dad worried about me. Not just for the usual stuff — skinned knees and failed history tests — but also because I tended to misconstrue the things people said. One afternoon while we were waiting for my piano teacher, John Bond, to arrive I asked my mom a question. “Mom, I don’t understand that new song on the radio by Johnny Rivers.” “What don’t you understand?” “How can anyone be a Secret Asian Man? And why would they punish him by giving him a number and taking away his name?” Mom gave me the same look she By Ray Smit had the day I told everyone that Richard Nixon was the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party and we’d learned about him at school. Just for the record it was Robert Nixon — but that’s just a slight difference and hardly worth mentioning. Mom quickly corrected me, “It’s Secret Agent Man, Ray. You know like 007 James Bond?” “My music teacher, Mr. Bond, is a secret agent?, Cool.” “No, Ray. The song is about secret agents like James Bond. Your teacher’s name is John Bond.” I must admit my penchant for mishearing things didn’t improve in my teens. I tended to get lyrics wrong, which proved embarrassing given my penchant for singing them as loud as possible. It must have been edifying for the neighbours to know that Paul McCartney’s hit Uncle Albert went, “Little, Liddell, be a gypsy get around. Get your feet up off the ground, Liddell, Liddell get around.” It dovetailed with the life story of runner Eric Liddell as portrayed in the movie Chariots of Fire. However, the actual lyrics were, “Live a little, be a gypsy, get around.” So it wasn’t about the great Olympian after all, which makes sense in retrospect given the fact that the song was released a decade before the movie.

Mind you, I’m not the only one who messes up song lyrics. A friend at church told me that some people in England thought Elton John’s smash hit Bennie and the Jets was actually called A Penny for the Gents. I wish I could say that I’ve outgrown my proclivity for mishearing words but the truth is that it’s worse than ever. A few weeks ago, Joanne and I made a date for a beach walk. When I met her, she said, “Guess what? I brought two otters!” “You brought two otters? That’s amazing! Where did you find them? Are you going to put them back in the ocean? Do they bite?” She looked at me in disbelief. “I said that I brought two waters!” “Oh,” I replied sheepishly. “Where would I get two otters?” she asked in amazement. Thankfully, she dropped the subject. Later, as we were walking, she said, “I took the coolest picture of a washroom close up. Want to see it?” A washroom? Now the shoe was on the other foot! It was time for me to have a little fun in return. “You take pictures of washrooms?” I asked wittily, “Are you planning an outhouse for the back yard?” She said nothing as she handed me her camera. It was a picture of a mushroom. It made me think of Mark Twain’s famous aphorism, “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt.” In case you’re wondering, yes I have had my hearing checked and it’s relatively normal. At least I think that’s what the audiologist said. I couldn’t quite make out what he was saying. Mind you, wouldn’t it be an amazing world if your piano teacher actually was a secret agent and your girlfriend really did have two otters? — Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble with Tapioca now available at Amazon.com. His columns appear every other Thursday. He can be contacted at Raymondsmit@shaw.ca

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It’s been a topic for how long, forever? We haven’t seen a lot happen in the downtown.” Jones also expressed hope that the mayor would come to a future meeting with the property owners and the PDBA with more than JOHN HARDING questions. editor@pqbnews.com “We hope the city will come to the meeting Mayor Marc Lefebvre says he may ask coun- with ‘This is what we are prepared to do,’ not cil to free surplus city funds to help revitalize ‘What would you like us to do?’,” she said. Parksville’s downtown. Jones said a start, and a focus of the PDBA, Lefebvre was asked about downtown revi- would be to make the downtown more pedestalization — a plank in his election campaign trian friendly. — after the most recent budget deliberations. “We have streets in the downtown that don’t There is no specific item adhave sidewalks,” she said. If this budget is passed, I dressing downtown revitaliza• The PDBA has appointed have some wiggle room if its officers for 2015-16. They tion in the current version of you look at the surplus I the budget. are: president Sandy Herle have for 2015, which is The mayor said he wants to (Close to You Ladies Fashions $5 million address property and business and Lingerie), vice-president MAYOR MARC LEFEBVRE owners and Parksville DownMelisa Beatty (Coastal Comtown Business Association munity Credit Union) and members at a yet-to-be-schedsecretary-treasurer Michelle uled meeting. Jones (Timberlake-Jones Engineering). “Here’s what I want to say to the owners: Other directors elected to the PDBA Board what is it that you want to do and what is it we at its recent annual general meeting are: Cindy have to do to get the downtown revitalization Craig (Oceanside Stylist and Barber Shoppe), re-energized, reinvigorated and going?” said Randy Henson (Quality Foods), Kristy Lotzien Lefebvre. “If this budget is passed, I have some (Soak Essentials Marketplace), Tony MacAulay wriggle room if you look at the surplus I have (McLane and MacAulay Notaries Public) and for 2015, which is $5 million.” Heather Taylor (Blossoms ‘n Such). At a recent budget meeting, new PDBA presThey join continuing directors: Judy Evans ident Sandy Herle reminded councillors most (Mercedes Lane), Carol Ormiston (Parksville of them had downtown revitalization as one of Home Hardware), Neil Watson (HollisWealth) their campaign platform planks. PDBA secure- and Arthur Wong (The Beach Club Resort). tary-treasurer Michelle Jones reiterated those The PDBA administers Parksville’s downthoughts this week. town business improvement Area (BIA). It says “They all ran on a platform of downtown re- its core programs include: group marketing and vitalization and we don’t see anything in the promotion, online business directory (www. (2015) budget,” said Jones. “(Improvements on) parksvilledowntown.ca), litter and graffiti reCorfield Street is about it for the next 20 years. moval, street banners, façade improvement We are curious to see what they are going to do. and security grants, among other initiatives.

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Fifteen potential buyers for one of Qualicum Beach’s two proposed cohousing developments attended a site tour Saturday afternoon rallying excitement for a new housing concept and way of life. “Cohousing is a custom planned neighbourhood designed by future residents,” Yonas Jongkind explained to The NEWS Saturday from the west end of Laburnum Road, where the development is slated to go if it draws enough interest and investment. Jongkind is a project starter with Livewell Cohousing’s Aldermuir location and he’s lived in two cohousing developments outside Qualicum Beach. “It’s a progressive idea in today’s world,” he admits, noting the cohousing idea originated in Denmark in the late 1960s. The Canadian Cohousing Network describes cohousing neighbourhoods as a return to the best of small-town communities, a traditional village, a close-knit neighbourhood and an altogether new response to social, economic and environmental challenges of the 21st century. There are 19 cohousing developments under construction or complete at this time in British Columbia. Six are on Vancouver Island, two in Qualicum Beach. Basically, those interested in becoming part of a cohousing neighbourhood come together and communally make planning and design decisions ultimately sharing the responsibility in managing and maintaining their jointly owned community. While the project is in its infancy and de-

velopers haven’t purchased land yet, Jongkind said interest in the project is budding. The 19.9-acre site in question is privately owned and will need to be rezoned prior to construction. Livewell has already submitted rezoning applications to the Town of Qualicum Beach and is hoping to have a successful third reading in May, close to the time they will purchase land if all goes as planned. French Creek resident Jan Wilson attended last weekend’s site tour. “It’s an awesome idea on so many levels,” Wilson said. “Anybody from any age group can benefit from living in a community.” Wilson said a person can live in a regular strata development without ever meeting their neighbours, leading to loneliness and isolation. She said she’s interested in cohousing because it boasts a sense of community where genuine relationships can foster — and also because the site is in “a serene, rural setting.” The cost of housing is yet to be determined but Jongkind estimated a one-bedroom home may go for around $250,000. The site is looking to host 28 homes composed of 10 duplexes, two fourplexes and a few single family homes. Livewell president Gary Morrison told The NEWS construction could start as early as 2016 and be complete by the spring of 2017. Down the road, a second cohousing development is underway for a 16.2 hectare lot also along Laburnum Road near Qualicum Beach Elementary, spearheaded by the Valterra Village Cohousing Planning Group. Morrison said the two groups, while they have a common cohousing goal, are going in “different directions.” To their credit, he said, Valterra has a bold vision for sustainability and a stronger focus on farming whereas the Aldermuir group is more interested in “cocktails in the gazebo.” For more information visit www.livewellcohousing.ca

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Bill pointed out that the banner they have under Home Hardware Stores Ltd. of Canada has also contributed to their longevity. “Home Hardware is 100 per cent Canadian and is very well recognized as a major Canadian retailer who celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2014. The company is owned by close to 1,100 independent dealers from every corner of Canada and in the case of the Ormistons what started out as a family run business continues to this day. “It started with my mom and dad, myself, and two staff. We are still a family business, but we have grown and now have six full time and nine part time employees,” Bill said. Bill’s parents retired in 1995 selling the business to Bill and their son-in-law Chris Mohr. The store continues to have a small town feel and when asked about some of the more memorable customers Bill chuckled and agreed there have been a few characters that have walked through their doors. “Oh definitely … we have had some colourful ones. A lot of great people have brought laughter to our store and have really embraced the staff.” More than just a retail business, Parksville Home Hardware is a cornerstone of the community and is active in helping charities. Bill said Home Hardware supports the Special Olympics and the Sick Kids Foundation as well as Tree Canada which resulted in some new trees for Parksville in 2012. Support is also given to local projects aimed at keeping Parksville a thriving tourism destination. “The sand castle competition is a major annual event in Parksville ,which we have proudly supported since the beginning.” The Parksville Beach Festival which puts on the sand sculpting competition and exhi-

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Gordon Lafleur Photography is looking for mothers and daughters who would like to participate in our 17th annual “Tribute to Mothers and Daughters” portrait exhibit. The show will open May 10th at the Quality Resort Bayside (Parksville). We’d love to include a variety of age groups as well as multi-generation portraits. If this is something you have always wanted to do, please call us immediately. We will not charge a session fee for any of the participants, and portraits included in the exhibit will be available at special one-time only prices.

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Nineteen students from School District 69’s Rivers Ocean and Mountain School (ROAMS) are back from Manning Park where they spent four days getting hands on training in resort related work. “Resort staff has been extremely supportive of ROAMS students coming up for work experience for the last two years,” said ROAMS teacher Darin Carmichael of their time at the Manning Park Resort School. Accompanied by the Vancouver Island School Ski Patrol Program (VISSPP), students spent long days on the ski hill shadowing patrol, operations, rentals and snow school staff. “And students had just completed their gru-

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Sprinter is built for BC resource sector By Rob Rothwell

rgrothwell@telus.net British Columbia’s Monashee Mountains are renowned for their steep north faces and massive oldgrowth cedars. While its rugged terrain is largely inaccessible by road, logging activities have given rise to a network of steep, roughly cut access roads, which the spring thaw recently converted to deep quagmires of confidence-sucking mud, rock, and debris. What fool would attempt to drive a large commercial-style van up these routes of impending doom? Me for one. Mercedes-Benz invited me to explore the capabilities of their Sprinter vans available with four-wheel-drive, or in Mercedes-Benz parlance: 4ETS. In the world of commercial high-roof vans, the Sprinter is the only one in Canada fit with traction at all four corners. Known technically as 4-wheel Electronic Traction System, 4ETS is an option on V6 diesel-powered Sprinters, including the dual rear-wheel long wheelbase 3500 model. Expect to pay in the range of $6,000 for the feature, which can be paired with low-range gearing and downhill descent control for those seeking to maximize the Sprinter’s off-road fortitude. 4ETS is driver-activated as needed via a dash-mounted switch. When the grit of four-wheeldrive isn’t necessary, the setup enables optimal fuel-economy by returning the vehicle to rear-wheeldrive, thereby reducing fuel-robbing mechanical drag. While active, 4ETS splits torque 35/65 front-torear. This ratio doesn’t change though traction-control and stability-related programs remain active to improve grip and increase safety. These programs can be disabled should the driver require the ability to spin the wheels in an effort to unglue a stuck Sprinter.

Keeping one’s right boot deep into the Sprinter’s turbocharged throttle enabled its four wheels, clad in winter tires, to keep digging for traction while spitting out congealed mud and deleterious earthen material in an effort to supply forward propulsion. And it worked. We battled ruts so deep that the entire underside of the van banged and shuddered viciously as rocks and buried tree limbs from former logging operations did their best to impede progress. The ride-height of 4ETS-equipped Sprinters is increased by 75 mm (3-in) at the rear and 100 mm

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work environment located off the beaten path – and that’s huge in a resource-based province like B.C. The long-chassis Sprinter 3500 with dual rear wheels could easily serve as a rolling workshop for trades’ people needing access to work camps where four-wheel-drive wherewithal is essential. Mercedes-Benz will also equip the passenger version of their Sprinter with 4ETS. Ski resorts and lodges, such as the Monashee Lodge, will undoubtedly appreciate the expanded capability. The recreational market is another niche ripe for off-road performance.

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Play took eight years to research, write and rehearse Jessica skelton reporter@pqbnews.com

After nearly a decade of work, Caleb Williamson will finally premiere his biopic play about poet John Keats this weekend. “He always sat with me in the back of my head,” said Williamson, who added that he was captivated by the poet’s life more than his work. Williamson first started thinking about the famous English Romantic poet in high school. However, it wasn’t until after the Kwalikum Secondary School grad attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School eight years ago that he decided to finally bring Keats back to life. Over the next several years, Williamson researched the young poet while working a job in construction. He read dozens of books and utilized holiday trips to Europe to investigate Keats’ stomping grounds. Then, about five years ago, Williamson approached Ann Gates of ECHO Players and Thin Ice Theatre to direct the play. Gates readily agreed and soon began working with the playwright to edit down his initial work into a more active and succinct two-hour play in two acts. “We started with a novel’s worth of work,” said Gates. “He (Williamson) did an amazing, huge amount of research.” In the end, Williamson said around 15-20 per cent of the play is derived from Keats’ own words as taken from poetry

and letters. The remainder was written with the goal that an audience would not be able to tell where the famous poet stops and Williamson begins. All put together, the play, Keats, tells the story of the young poet’s dramatic life until his death at age 25. Williamson also hopes he captures some of Keats spirit — which he described as full of the determination to keep pursuing a passion instead of being beaten down by life — in the play. “It’s an opportunity for Keats to look back on important moments in his life and it affirms his life,” said Gates of the show. “I hope people don’t go away feeling sad for him (the poet).” The production will be predominately a one-man play, with Williamson taking on the role of Keats. Gates also said that Nayana Mongeau will appear onstage as the young poet’s love, Fanny Brawne. Behind the scenes, Gordon May will act as sound designer and consulting director and Shannon Dillon will have the role of stage manager. While it’s a small cast and crew, Gates doesn’t think this will affect the quality of the play. “The difference isn’t the number of people,” she said. “It’s the amount of work you put in.” Keats will premiere at the McMillian Arts Centre on April 4, and the show will also run April 5, 9-11 and 18-19. All shows are at 7 p.m. at the MAC. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students, and are available at Mulberry

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Local actor and playwright Caleb Williamson will take the lead role in a biopic play he wrote about the English Romantic poet John Keats.

Bush Bookstore in Qualicum Beach and Cranky Dog in Parksville. After Keats has its run at the MAC, Thin Ice Theatre will also take the show to the Theatre B.C. North Island Zone

Drama Festival in Port Alberni this May. Williamson also said that he hopes the play will see the stage again over the summer and is planning to enter the play into fringe festivals next year.

Annie Lou takes time to play solo again Singer-songwriter recently nominated for music award Jessica skelton reporter@pqbnews.com

Anne Louise Genest is changing it up again. The singer-songwriter, who is better known by her stage name Annie Lou, is taking a break from singing with her band to perform a solo concert in Qualicum Beach this week. “Focusing back on solo is, in a way, a

business decision,” said Genest. “It’s another way to be out there.” In other words, Genest said she is looking at the music industry as a trade. While she is interested in expressing herself artistically, the long-time musician — who describes her sound as “firmly rooted folk” with modern acoustic influences — is also keen to make “a viable living” while she’s at it. While taking the time for a solo gig this week is one way Genest can achieve

these goals, she has taken several other avenues over the years. She started off with some solo work, but more recently produced music with her band. Also billed as Annie Lou, the group includes Canadian acoustic champs Andrew Collins, Max Heineman and Sarah Hamilton. Annie Lou’s debut self-titled album was nominated for a 2010 Juno award and a 2010 Western Canadian Music award, while the sophomore release

Grandma’s Rules for Drinking garnered two 2012 Canadian Folk Music award nominations for English songwriter of the year and solo artist of the year. Their third and latest album, Tried and True, has also earned some acclaim. According to a news release from the Qualicum Acoustic Café, where Genest will play on tomorrow, the album charted in the top five of all Canadian artists on the International Folk DJ Charts. See artiSt, page a31

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Annie Lou, who moved to Vancouver Island three years ago from the Yukon, will play a solo show at the Qualicum Acoustic Cafe this Friday.

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Genest also recently found out Tried and True was nominated for best bluegrass album in the 14th Independent Music Awards. “I was surprised and delighted,” said Genest of the nomination from the international organization. Aside from making music with the members of Annie Lou, Genest has also recently spent some time collaborating with other acoustic musicians like Chris Coole, Archie Pateman and Kim Barlow. Now, as a relatively new addition to the local scene (she only moved from the Yukon to Vancouver Island three years ago), Genese is also searching out more chances to play music locally and taking the opportunity to connect with other musicians through teaching. “There’s a lot of different ways and formats to share my music,” Genest said That doesn’t mean she’s finished with her

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Arnold Fredrick Shaver July 14, 1923 â€“ March 27, 2015

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It is with heavy heart I announce the passing of my dear husband. Don was a very kind, happy person and loved meeting new people. Growing up in Toronto, Don became a King Scout and his passion was fixing cars and racing. Don was a longtime resident and business owner in Barrie, Ontario. Once retired, motorhome travel became his greatest enjoyment and how we arrived in beautiful Parksville. Donâ€™s easy smile and laughter will be missed. I would like to thank the staff at Arrowsmith Lodge for all their care and compassion over this last year. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Donâ€™s memory with a donation in his name to your favourite charity. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

DEATHS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY The Art of Building. Log & Timber frame. We do anything from carpentry to finishing work. Free estimates. Call: 250-937-7704 or contact: facebook.com/art4building

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CLEANING SERVICES

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

PAINTING

GARAGE SALES

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

CURB APPEAL Lawn & garden maintenance. Junk Removal. Best rates! Seniors discount. Call 250-586-7424.

DON the HANDYMAN

LETâ€™S GET THAT MOSS OFF YOUR DRIVEWAY! Green looks great in the yard, not on concrete, metal or siding! Call me for your pressure-washing needs as well as other springtime jobs around the house. Vito: 250-240-9613.

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

DASHWOOD 3800 Island Hwy. April 4 (8-?). Native Art Work, ladder, tools, houseware, Marin bike and more.

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

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

Ph: 250-586-3330 C: 250-927-1715

Serving Oceanside since 1977 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com

Computer Tutor with lots of experience & patience. Senior rates available. Call Joyce @ 250-240-5914.

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SMALL GARDENS Tidy ups/projects. No job too small. Call John at 250-927-1690

PLACES OF WORSHIP

FOR GREAT Rates call Buds Handyman Service. Gutter and yard cleaning, yard maintenance, exterior painting, junk removal. No job too small! Call Rob for your free quote today, (250)739-2223.

CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS bcclassiďŹ ed.com PLACES OF WORSHIP

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HAULING AND SALVAGE

APPLIANCES

Spring Clean Upâ€™s. Haul Away Service. Truck for hire. Call Dan 250-228-3364

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

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

$$ CASH PAID $$

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.

â€œCAREâ€? Carpentry, Painting and Home Repair

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

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

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Moving Sale Continues

LANDSCAPING

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

PAINTING

Christâ€™s Church Oceanside EASTER SERVICES

Good Friday Service April 3, 10am

GOOD FRIDAY 7:00 PM

The Evangelical Free Church 2462 Nanoose Road

â€œCountry Vespersâ€? A concert of Great Musical Variety

Seven Last Words from the Cross

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00AM

Easter Sunday April 5, 10am Holy Communion

Both at the Errington Hall 1390 Errington Road â€˘ 250-954-3941

Worship 10:00am SUNDAY

Arbutus Grove Church 250-248-6474

170 W. Hirst Ave.

Parksville

April 2 - Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service

April 3 - Good Friday Service - 11am April 5 - Easter Sunday Service - 10:00am With Transformation of the Cross

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Knox United Church Parksville

Nanoose Place Community Centre, 2462 Nanoose Road The Revâ€™d Douglas Patstone

MAUNDY THURSDAY

EASTER SUNDAY

Priest and pastor: The Rev. Andrew Twiddy

NEED PAINTING? Interior / Exterior. Book now Call Merek & Anita 250-240-2450

COOMBS 774 Shawn Rd. Sat April 4 (10-noonish). Amazing deals @ BAMBOOZLE today!! Rain or shine!! Coffees on!! HAPPY EASTER!

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PANORAMIC OCEANVIEW HOME FOR SALE â€˘ Approx. 2760 sq.ft., 3 bdrms, 2 baths/ens. â€˘ Electric heat plus woodburning fireplace â€˘ Gated driveway, large heated garage/ workshop â€˘ Parking for RV & boat

10:00am

Easter Sunday Service 10:30am Parksville Baptist Church invites you to join us for

Parksville Baptist Church invites you to join us for

Good Friday

Easter Sunday

â€œThe Pain of the Cross: The Strife of Tonguesâ€?

â€œThe Living Oneâ€?

GOOD FRIDAY

10:00am - Bring a flower to add to our flower cross!

GARAGE SALES

Festival Eucharist (Choral)

Good Friday Service 10:00am

10:00am - A choral and meditative Good Friday Service

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

Festival Eucharist

600 Beach Road Qualicum Beach

6:00pm - Meal, Table Communion, Divesting the Sanctuary

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

8:30am

QUALICUM BAPTIST CHURCH

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2

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Anglican Parish of St. Anne & St. Edmund

THE ANGLICAN

April 3rd - 10:30am 550 Pym Street, Parksville www.pfbc.ca

April 5th 9am, 11am & 6pm

550 Pym Street, Parksville www.pfbc.ca

5033 SEAVIEW DRIVE, DEEP BAY/BOWSER Asking $485,000 250-937-1876

SPACIOUS RANCHER IN CHARTWELL - QUALICUM BEACH Featuring a newly renovated Kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, large living room, plus family room. Indoor/ outdoor security system w/exterior cameras. Ensuite with Jacuzzi in master. Big back yard backing onto green space. In-floor heating. Plus many more features.

Good value at $525,000 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

French Creek - 1330 Gilley Cr. Estate Sale. Fri/Sat/Sun. Apr 3/4/5 (9-6) Lots of Vilas furniture, vintage stereo equip & records. Near new Auto-go 550 Ultra Lite Scooter,near new Evolution Walker & custom wheel chair. See website to preview @ wwwestateliquidators.ca

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

Sales & Service.

RESIDENTIAL gardening and landscaping. 250-228-1509

M OXFORD Home/Commercial Renoâ€™s & Painting. Patioâ€™s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guaranteed. Call (250)228-5204.

FRENCH CREEK 1273 Sunrise Dr. Fri. Only Apr. 3 (9-1). Downsizing, linens & household items.

HUGE Garage Sale! Entire contents of large motor home, numerous household goods, custom built sewing table, sewing and craft supplies, carpet & tack strips, small kitchen appliances, freestanding gas heating stove & MUCH more! Weather permitting, NO early birds!! 445 Maquinna Place, Qualicum Beach

Call George @ 250-594-4407

A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Spring is Here! Give your home a fresh new look & go from drab to fab! Book early to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310.

FOLLOW BLUE signs down Errington Road to Evans. Apr 3, 4, & 5. (9-3) Moving sale tools, fishing, camping - too much to list!

250-240-7744 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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

Available Rental Properties Bowser House: 3 bdrm, 1Â˝ bath, NS - $1450/mth Suite: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, lower suite, NS, NP - $975/mth Parksville House: 2 bdrm + Den / Office, 2 bath, NS - $1500/mth House: 2 bed, 2 bath, NS, NP - $1400/mth Cottage: 1 bdrm, 600 sqft, NS, no pets - $650/mth Qualicum Beach - North House: Lower level, 3 bdrm, 2 bath - $1100/mth Nanoose Bay Condo: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, plus den - $1000/mth

For details and pictures visit:

www.remax-first-bc.ca or Call 250-248-1071 â€“ 1-888-243-1071 Val or Ron

5041 Sea View Drive Deep Bay, BC Friday, Apr 3, 9-3pm Sat, Apr 4, 9-3pm Amazing eclectic collection of antiques, pottery, books, garage contents, furniture, glassware, garden ornaments, Christmas, household, kitchen - a ton of goodies at blow out prices. Hosted by Karenâ€™s Transitions Made Simple Check us out: www.transitionsmade simple.com Parksville- 1395 Greenwood Wy. Sandpiper. Moving Sale. Antique dresser & much more! Parksville-306 Rheumer Cres. Sat Apr 4 (9-1). Menâ€™s & womenâ€™s clothing & shoes-brand names. Lpâ€™s, pet items, books kitchen & household items. PARKSVILLE: 749 Bradbury Ave., Sat., Apr. 4 and Mon., Apr. 6. 10am-3pm only! Estate Sale. Rain or shine! QUALICUM - 1014 Miraloma Dr.(Chartwell) Moving Sale! Sat Apr 4, 8-12 pm. Hundreds of items! Lots for everyone! QUALICUM 1169 Blind Bogey Dr. (Eaglecrest). April 4 (9-1). Lots of good stuff. Cancel if rain. QUALICUM BEACH. Garage Sale, Sat. April 4, 9am - noon. Lots of new and barely used items that are too many to list, and weâ€™re too lazy to sell on Kijiji. 1029 Eagle Crest Drive. QUALICUM. DOWNSIZING. Sat. April 4, 9am-1pm. Books, CDs, household, tools & garden items. 380 Quatna Road (off Hemsworth).

The Great GARAGE SALE

Saturday April 25th

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Oceanside Place Arena Pre-register for table rentals $19/1 RDN Recreation/Parks Rdn.bc.ca/recreation 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 WHISKEY CREEK: 3538 Crocus Rd., Sat., April 4, 9-3pm. Giant Estate/Moving Sale; Furniture, household, yard tools, books, fabric, yarn, Chevy S-10 and much more!

GARDEN EQUIPMENT Custom Cedar raised garden boxes. P/U in downtown Qualicum Beach or del. Parksville/QB vicinity. 250-586-8755

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

OFFICE/RETAIL

SUITES, LOWER

BAMBOOZLE!!

EMERALD EST: Small 1bdrm apt, 55+ yrs, NS/NP $1200, light housekeeping inc, meal opt. avbl. 250-752-4424

PARKSVILLE- 2-BDRM duplex. Central location. 302 Meadowview Plc. NP/NS, Refs. Available Mar 16. $975./mo. 250-724-6082.

GARAGE SALE

AMAZING DEALS!!! RAIN OR SHINE!

Coffees on - see ya there

Sat. April 4th 10-12ish 774 Shawn Rd HAPPY EASTER!

PARKSVILLE- RENOVATED, partial ocean view, 3 bdrm apt. Free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Quiet tenants need only apply! Refs reqâ€™d. April 15. $1100. Call 250-248-3350.

REAL ESTATE

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

OPEN HOUSE

PRIME location in Parksville. Professional/retail. 600 sq.ft. 250-248-8209

PARKSVILLE OPEN HOUSE BY OWNER 2-bdrm, 2 bath Rancher in Corfield Glades. $359,900.

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April 3, 4, 5 & 6th, 1-4pm. 340 Davis Ave. (250)248-8566 For more info & pics, go to parksvillehouse.com

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HOMES FOR RENT Parksville. Large bright 2 bdrm,close to downtown. Suits couple. $975/mo. Incl h/w & yard maint. N/P, N/S. 250-9548326

- BUYING - RENTING - SELLING -

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Maintenance Services

RAY STANLEY

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, PATIOS, ETC. YES! We wash VINYL SIDING by hand

Carpentry

SIDING CLEANING

Specializing in

FREE ESTIMATES PERIMETER DRAIN FLUSHING

GUTTER CLEANING ROOF DEMOSSING & REPAIRS

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL

Custom Building Renovations Custom Carpentry CALL RAY

250-248-0781

Phone: 250-240-1445

rscltd@hotmail.com

Fencing

Tree Service

in Qualicum Beach. 865 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road. Phone 250 248 6504

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

250-248-7100.

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SUITES, UPPER HILLIERS- 1 BDRM in upper duplex, NS/NP, W/D+ all other appls $850 incldâ€™s hydro. Avail Apr 1. Call (250)752-9066. PARKSVILLE, 2-BDRM upper storey, W/D, Quiet area. 2 blks from ocean. Avail May 1st. $850.+ utils. 250-746-5094.

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MAINTENANCE

POWER WASHING

Carpentry

Retail / Professional Location for Lease

QUALICUM, 1 bdrm suite, private entry, private deck, country settings. Inc. F/S, microwave. Util. incl plus satellite TV. Suitable for quiet person. N/S, No pets. Avail Apr 1st. $700/mo. Ref. req. After 6pm 250-752-4455.

Excavating & Drainage

KERRY GRAY EXCAVATING & TRUCKING â€˘ Concrete breaker â€˘ Stump Grinder â€˘ Stump removal â€˘ Lawn removal â€˘ Land & brush clearing â€˘ Siteprep â€˘ Drainage ditching â€˘ Fence post hole auger â€˘ Landscape preparation â€œDONâ€™T BREAK YOUR BACK, LET KERRY DO THE DIGGING.â€?

Owner/Operator with 21 Yearsâ€™ Experience

Handyman

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Tree

Lawn Maintenance

Service Tree Removal

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

250-714-8454

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Cam Coss CONTRACTING

Gardener?

For advertising opportunities in the SERVICE DIRECTORY contact Pauline 250-905-0012

Pauline

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

21 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Insulation & Vapor Barrier, Sound Proofing, Drywall & Finishing, Paint & Ceiling Texture, Skylite Repair. 50% Labour Holdback Until First Prime @ 100%WILF Finish Guaranteed

250-248-3337 250-228-3481

âœ”XM Radio âœ”CD Player âœ”Onstar âœ”4G Wi-Fi âœ”10 Air Bags âœ”5 Speed Manual Stk #15064 *Based on 0% over 24 months and includes lease cash of $1,000 from GM. Price does not include tax or admin fee of $399. Residual values - 2015 Sonic $10,514 and 2015 Cruze $11,324.

Bobcat & Trucking Services Landscaping, Construction Concrete.

WCB INSURED

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Serving Mid Island for 20 Years!

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â€™ Produce â€˘ Baked Goods Preserves â€˘ Crafts â€˘ Soaps Meat â€˘ Poultry â€˘ Fish Plants â€˘ Fresh Cut Flowers

Lots of produce! and much more Qualicum Beach Beach, corner of Memorial Ave andVeteransWay Saturdays 8:30-Noon www.qbfarmersmarket.com qbfmmanager@gmail.com

BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR! Meet the Experts 30+ Supplier Reps Best Prices of the Year

SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH 8:00 am - 4:00 pm DISCOVERY HARBOUR MARINA in Campbell River #102 - 1370 Island Highway, Campbell River 250-286-1011 â€˘ 1-800-663-2294

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STAY AWHILE ~ PACK AGE ~

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CROSSWORD

PUZZLE #154210

250-752-9111

QUALICUM BEACH

www.shadyrest.ca

Wednesday

Date Night Live Music Duo

Stay 2 nights at $119.00 each night and receive the third night FREE!

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

PACK AGE INCLUDES:

Alexander’s Bluestime Band

Guestroom in Huntingdon Manor, Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast for two each morning of stay. Complimentary parking.

High Energy Blues and R&B!

Sat., April 4th • 7-11pm in the pub

Valid from March 1 - April 30, 2015 (Based on double occupancy, plus taxes)

HOROSCOPES

Subject to availability.

For Apr. 2, - Apr. 9, 2015

CALL 250-381-3456 OR 1-800-663-7557 TO RESERVE YOUR STAY AWHILE PACKAGE

ARIES Save your energy for the fun times to come. TAURUS You have been moving in the wrong direction, do all roads lead to the same destination?

GEMINI Your hopes and

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Knox United Church Parksville invites you to join us for Easter Holy Week Services

EASTER HOLY WEEK SERVICES 7:00PM APRIL 2, MAUNDY THURSDAY We celebrate the Last Supper and the institution of the Sacrament of Communion.

10:00AM APRIL 3, GOOD FRIDAY A service to remind us of Jesus’ sacrifice.

10:00AM APRIL 5, EASTER SUNDAY Celebrating the promise of the Risen Christ through prayer, Word, Sacrament of Communion and music provided by the Knox Choir and Hand-bell Choir. Healing prayer stations will be available.

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dreams will get a major boost on Friday. Something to look forward to!

CANCER

You consider backing away from commitments. A promise is a promise – don’t let others down.

LEO What you get is what you deserve. You need to be ruthlessly realistic for the future.

VIRGO Strive to stay calm over the next few days. Don’t let negativity get to you.

LIBRA Setbacks are a fact of life but you don’t have to let them get to you. It all comes right in the end.

SCORPIO

You have lost sight of the bigger picture but come the 20th everything will make sense.

SAGITTARIUS Iron out emotional problems with loved ones and relatives. CAPRICORN

Once you start talking you may not be able to stop!

AQUARIUS Someone in a position of power will make you an offer. Don’t rush? You’re the one in demand.

PISCES You will be assertive over the next few days, because you sense time is running out. Quality counts for more than quantity.

“FROZEN” FAMILY SWIM

Ravensong Aquatic Centre Saturday, April 4th • 10am- 12pm Regular admission.

Information at rdn.bc.ca/recreation Oceanside Place Arena Ravensong Aquatic Centre 250-248-3252

250-752-5014

We give relaxation a whole new meaning A place of worship and service, friendship and informality, open to people of all ages and backgrounds.

spring break

Spring Break Spa Escape includes: • Dip in the Grotto Mineral Pool • Choice of One Hour Spa Treatment (Facial, Body Wrap, Body Glow or Massage*)

$175 per person

Knox United Church 345 Pym St., Parksville (at the corner of Pym and Humphrey)

Available until May 29, 2015 Monday to Friday

* Excludes RMT Massage

• Endless Tapas Dining Experience • PLUS 50% off a Peppermint Pedicure** **Peppermint Pedicure must be booked by same guest on same day as Package; based on availability. $45 additional cost after discount applied

250-248-3927

Reservations 250-248-1838

office@kucparksville.ca • www.kucparksville.ca

Taxes and gratuities are additional

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Daily Lounge Specials 1/2 price appies Tuesdays & Wednesdays Visit our online menu

Call for info: 250-248-2333 1155 RESORT DRIVE, PARKSVILLE

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

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Kondors kick off season at home Qualicum Beach golf team start what they hope will be third straight championship season T yson Taylor

players being able to play the way that he knows they are caThe Kwalikum Kondors Golf pable of playing. team took to Qualicum Memo“I don’t think it will hurt rial Golf Course for their first them,” Gayton said. “There’s tournament of the season, on only so much that outside presthe start of their search for a sure can get to you in the game third-straight provincial cham- of golf.” pionship. “It’s mostly a mental game Having won three titles al- and it all comes from you. You ready (1986, 2013 and 2014), the can listen to everyone else as Kondors are feeling up to the much as you want to but when it challenge and were chomping comes down to playing the game at the bit to show their stuff at out there, it’s just you, the clubs the first tourand that golf Qualicum Memorial is a nament of the great course that stays very ball. These kids season (results are up to the dry, even when it pours not available at rain, so we’re going to have challenge and press time). they’re ready.” some good conditions “These kids With a team butch gayton are a hungry that only has group,” coach one Grade 12 Butch Gayton said. “They know player (Carson Arcurri), the the pressure that comes with Kondors boast a number of being back-to-back provincial Grade 10’s to go along with champions and they’re welcom- Grade 11’s Masato Wilson, Blair ing it with open arms.” Stewart and Anthony Trozzo. “It’s great to see the enthusi“We’ve got a good mix of asm from all of the players in- players,” Gayton said. “We’ve got volved that want to play some some kids who don’t have a ton sort of a role in helping this team of experience but can play the potentially with a third straight game and we’ve also got Cartitle.” son, our senior on the team, to The pressure is there, Gayton go along with Masato, Blair and admits, but it’s not something Anthony who’ve been out there he feels will take away from his on the course for both Island

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and provincial championship rounds.” “That experience from those three is tremendous for us and will go a long way in helping out some of the players that don’t quite have that much experience just yet.” Being able to kick off their season with a tournament at home, on one of the two courses they practise on (along with Pheasant Glen), the Kondors will have the home field advantage and will look to use that to their benefit. “We are very lucky to have two great courses to practise on,” Gayton said. “For us, I think it really helps in getting the kids in to the swing of things right off the bat.” “We don’t have to worry about travelling and then getting ready at another course that we might not be all that familiar with. We’re right in our own backyard and we know what the course has to offer.” “Qualicum Memorial is a great course that stays very dry, even when it pours rain, so we’re going to have some good conditions for our first tournament rain or shine, hopefully just sunshine though.”

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Blair Stewart and the Kwalikum Kondors golf team hosted their first tournament of the season on Wednesday (score not available) at Qualicum Memorial Golf Course.

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The Quality Foods Parksville Royals are looking forward to the start of the regular baseball season in just a few weeks. The B.C. Premier League season kicks off for the Royals April 12 with a game against the Victoria Eagles in Victoria. The following weekend the Royals will have their home opener (April 18) against the Abbotsford Cardinals and then host the Victoria

Mariners on April 19. In total, the Royals have six of their first nine games in April on their home Inouye-Wallace Field. “We’re pretty lucky to start the season off that way,” head coach Dave Wallace said. “But we need to make sure that we can also get off to a good start with all those home games. It’s a good chance for us to really get our feet under us to start the

season off and we’ll be looking to get some early wins under our belt.” The wins were hard to come by last season for the Royals, who had a record of 13 wins and 33 losses. With the majority of last season’s roster back, Wallace is optimistic. “We’ve got a good chunk of returnees from last season,” Wallace said. “We’re an older team, that’s for sure. Last season

we had a bit of a hard time in games and things are going to be different for us this season. All of the players are coming back a year older, with that much more experience and they’ve gotten bigger and stronger too.” With just 17 players this season, each will get more playing time. “In a way, it’s nice for us,” Wallace said. “We don’t have to worry about finding game time

for so many kids and I think that the players really like that. Of course, there’s the downside where if we have to deal with injuries, we don’t have the numbers to fill in the spots. So we hope that we can stay relatively healthy over the course of the season. It’ll be nice for our younger players on the team to be able to get a good number of innings in, that’s for sure.” See RoyalS have, page A39

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Whaler will play on B.C. team Viedas takes a loss representing the province in various tournaments throughout the spring and summer.” In Grade 10 his talents showed through this season, which the Whalers lost in a quadruple overtime game with a chance at the playoffs on the line. “Livi is a real good player,” Wilson said. “I remember when (head coach) Kevin McMillen was talking about him before our season even started, telling me about how good this kid was and I was sort of hesitant being that he was in Grade 10. But Livi showed us he had what it took to be a part of that team.”

The Ballenas Whalers will be represented on the U-16 Boys Provincial Basketball team by Grade 10 student Liviano Canil. Canil, who made the senior Whalers team despite his age, is a choice that makes “a lot of sense” to Whalers coach Taylor Wilson. And Canil is excited to play with the B.C. team. “It felt great to be selected to the provincial team,” Canil said. “It’s very encouraging to see my hard work and dedication being recognized. I’m looking forward to

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Canil impressed his coaches through the season, proving that it was a good move to make him a part of the senior team, even though he was still classified as a junior player. According to Wilson, he sees Canil as someone that “has what it takes to play at the next level.” “He definitely has what it takes,” Wilson said. “He’s got good size for a kid in Grade 10 and he’s still growing. He’s a good, raw athlete and has some pretty good talent. I think that if he keeps on working at it, fine tuning a few aspects of his game, he’ll be able to play basket-

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