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There are “resident only parking” signs on eight streets in Parksville, but no way to enforce them, such as a “resident” decals for cars. “The resident only signs we now have are similar to a placebo; they look like they mean something, but in reality they have no legal impact,” states a staff report to council on the issue. In response council will hold a “town hall” style council meeting on May 23 to explore the three basic options suggested in the report, namely removing the signs, implement a decal and enforcement program or leave it as is with the underAUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO standing the city canSigns such as these are not enforce. The report points only a placebo, state out that it is frustratCity of Parksville staff. ing to both complaining residents and bylaw officers when there’s a a complaint they can’t do anything about because they can’t identify whether or not specific vehicles are allowed in specific areas. Because the first two resident only parking streets where established across from Ballenas Secondary School in 1999, and parking is recognized as an issue, the meeting will be held in the school theatre at 7 p.m. on Wed., May 23.
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STARTING POINT In Tuesday’s paper: Things have improved dramatically for local epilepsy sufferer Liam Schilberg in the year since he and his family organized the first local awareness walk, but they still will continue to promote the issue. This year’s walk will be an easy stroll through Community Park in Qualicum Beach on April 1. See the March 27 NEWS for more.
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PDBA selects new slate of directors The Parksville Downtown Business Association has a new slate of officers and directors for 2012–13. Michelle Jones, owner/principal of Timberlake-Jones Engineering, is now president. Kevin Clayton, a sales associate with Coast Realty Group, is vice-president. Other directors are: Carol Ormiston, owner, Parksville Home Hardware; Cyndy Ireland Bresden, executive director, Central Vancouver Island Job Opportunities Building Society (operators of The Career Centre); Sandy Herle, president/owner, Close to You Ladies Fashions and Lingerie; Neil Watson, financial advisor, DundeeWealth; and Cam Evans, owner, Cha Ch’a Java. — NEWS Staff
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Kevin Letts of PK Bird Control Services, gives Manute the once over before sending him off to fly at the Church Road Transfer Station Thursday. Manute’s girlfriend Magnolia was recently returned after going missing for 18 days.
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grabbed my fingers to get at the food.” After taking the hawk to the North Island A large bird of prey flying by the window and Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington, Doak perching on a fence in the yard was something said they found out it belonged to an area falDawn Doak and Glena Stark felt they should be coner — Kevin Letts, who owns PK Bird Control Services. paying attention to. Even more, they were told that the hawk, Doak was cleaning for her client, 79-year-old Stark recently, when they spotted what turned named Magnolia, has been missing 18 days. “Honestly, after searching for her for three out to be a Harris hawk. It had a leather strap days, in the condition she was attached to one leg and they in, I thought that she didn’t knew it must belong to Add your COMMENTS at make it,” said Letts. someone. So, being brave www.pqbnews.com He had been training souls, gathered a cat carMagnolia alongside her boyrier, towel, leather gloves and a little raw hamburger. Their intention was to friend Manute, another Harris hawk, at the capture it safely. So, as Doak fed the hawk, Stark Church Road transfer station near Parksville. crept up behind it, covered it with the towel and Letts’ business used hawks to frighten off crows and seagulls from landfill sites, buildings and placed it inside the cat carrier. “It certainly was used to humans,” said Doak more. Thursday. “It just reached out with its foot and See SAFE RETURN, page A4 editor@pqbnews.com
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Dawn Doak pets Magnolia after Doak helped capture the lost hawk and return it to her owner.
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War Memorial Hall turns 90 On Saturday, residents of Errington mark the day when their community hall was born BRENDA GOUGH
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he Errington War Memorial Hall celebrates its 90th birthday on Saturday, March 24 and a big party is planned including an old timers tea and get together in the afternoon and a 1920s style evening of music and memories in the evening. The Errington War Memorial Hall opened its doors March 22, 1922 , and for 90 years has been the heart of the community. The tradition the hall has built up over the years as a cultural, social and recreational centre for the surrounding area continues today. The Hall Association made up of a small group of dedicated volunteers, while constantly dealing with problems of keeping the aging facility alive and running, is committed to seeing that the hall remains an asset to all local residents for years to come. Eighty-nine-year-old Marge Leffler, who will be attending the old timers tea, said she attended many social activities at the hall as a young adult. Leffler’s late husband Cliff grew up in Errington and the couple lived on the family property on Middlegate Road back in 1945 until they moved into their own home in Parksville two years later. When asked if the Errington she knew as a young bride has changed a lot, she admitted the community has grown but the old hall is still the same, aside from the upgrades. “We played badminton and danced at the hall. I remember the Christmas play every year was a big deal,” recalled Leffler, adding that at one time her sister-in-law had a library in a side room of the building.
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Marjorie Leffler has a keen interest in the history of the local area. Her book Parksville and Then Some which was published in 1999 details some of the history of the area and includes a photo of her in-laws at their homestead in Errington taken in 1915.
Leffler said her husband’s family purchased their property in 1914 but no longer own it. “There is no one left on that side of the family.” Leffler said she was given her mother-in-law’s old photo album and if she can find it she will see if there are any old photos she can bring to the event on Saturday. Bob Herbison, who is part of the organizing committee for the big birthday party, is encouraging guests at the old timers tea which starts at 2 p.m. to bring in any photos they have of Errington from way back when. A slide show of the hall history will be shown and birthday cake will be
served. Admission to the tea and the concert is by donation. The musical entertainment starts at 8 p.m. Saturday night and while the group that includes some familiar names has been recently formed their music is bound to bring back memories of a by-gone era. Dr. Phil Harmonic’s Jug Band Orchestra will be playing some down home music performed by local artists of all ages. Led by Errington’s own recording artist Gerry Barnum and featuring many of the finest folk musicians in the region, Phil Harmonic’s Jug Band Orchestra revives a style of music popular in the ‘20s and ‘30s and popu-
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A second member vote would have to be held with majority support before the union approves any strike action that would defy Bill 22 and trigger fines of $1.3 million a day for the union and $475 a day for individual teachers. Year-end report cards will be completed to allow students to apply for scholarships and post-secondary education, Lambert said. Lambert appeared to rule out any further work-to-rule action as students return from spring break, but she left the door open for individual districts to begin immediately withholding voluntary extra-curricular duties such as coaching that are done outside of school hours. “We’re a federation of autonomous locals, and yes, they will be making their own decisions,” Lambert said. “The plan envisions a provincewide action, and that would be one that would I guess join up with the local actions that have already been started.” Bill 22 goes beyond forcing an end to the strike that has had teachers refusing to complete report cards or meet with administrators since last September. It reimposes restric-
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tions on class size and special needs support that a B.C. Supreme Court decision last year ruled were done without adequate consultation. Lambert said that will be a focus of new legal action. “Bill 22 addresses the judgment by repealing it in one paragraph and reinstating it in the next,” she said. “That’s more than arrogant.” Education Minister George Abbott returns next week from a 10-day visit to China promoting educational exchange. He said he will appoint a me-
diator when he returns, to seek agreement within the terms of the government’s two-year wage freeze. The BCTF did not release the “action plan” worked out during delegate meetings in Vancouver this week, but did indicate that it rejects a provision of Bill 22 that could pay teachers extra if they teach classes of more than 30 students. Lambert termed the extra pay offer “cash for kids” and called it “totally unethical.”
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Students in School District 69 (Qualicum) will be back in class on March 26 and so will teachers but there is still some uncertainty as to whether there will be further job action by the B.C. Teachers Federation (BCTF). Local teacher associations in about a dozen school districts have already voted independently to withdraw participation in extra-curricular voluntary activities. Locally, the Mount Arrowsmith Teachers Association (MATA) will have a general meeting in early April to discuss their options. MATA president Debbie Morran said their members are keenly aware that other teach-
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Local NDP candidate Barry Avis is hosting two public meetings on seniors’ care with provincial opposition critic for seniors’ care Katrine Conroy and a screening of the short documentary The Remaining Light. Avis said the meetings are in response to the recent second part of ombudsperson Kim Carter’s report on senior care and he wants to involve his constituency in the issue. “We want to keep everything as public and democratic as possible,” he said. “We are pleased to have Katrine visit our constituency for a public policy conversation...” he added in a news release. “Katrine is the sponsor of a bill in the Legislature to establish a seniors
representative for B.C.,” Avis said, ex- cerns and complaints.” plaining that is a response to the 176 “There is much we can do to help recommendations in the report. our vulnerable seniors — the people He said the 1-800 number who helped build this provannounced by the Liberals ince. We can do better and is far from enough and they we must do better,” she see a need for a position added. similar to that of the repreAvis said he has invited sentative for children and MLA Ron Cantelon, the youth — currently held by parliamentary secretary to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. the minister responsible for “The ombudsperson’s reseniors. port largely confirms what The first two hour meetKATRINE CONROY we have been hearing diing is in Nanaimo is at 7 rectly from seniors, their families and p.m., Thurs., March 29 at McGirr Elcare providers for the last eleven years,” ementary School, 6199 McGirr Road. Conroy said in the release. “The gov- The Qualicum Beach meeting is at 1:30 ernment has failed to provide adequate p.m. March 30 at the Community Hall, assistance and support to navigate the 644 Memorial Avenue. There will be a complex home and community care screening of the 30 minute documensystem or to effectively address con- tary on seniors’ care in B.C.
Cyclist dies from injuries sustained in crash QUALICUM BEACH — A cyclist who collided with a jogger on Rupert Road in Qualicum Beach March 17 at 6 a.m. has died of his injuries. Oceanside RCMP report the man, 52, was placed on life support after being flown to hospital in Victoria. He had suffered a severe head injury and died two days after the incident. Police were able to identify the man
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least the end of 2012. “The thing about firing the exercise torpedos at this time, it was a very visual indication that becoming fully operational is just around the corner.” That milestone certification will likely come this summer when the submarine travels to the South Pacific to take part in
the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, the world’s largest multinational naval operation. It will allow HMCS Victoria to square off against other submarines for the first time. Being outfitted with torpedos is a capability Canada’s submarine fleet can’t do without. “It’s self defence,” Ellis said, adding that the Mark48 is used extensively by the U.S., Australia and the Dutch. “It can do a lot of damage. Normally one torpedo’s good enough to sink one warship.” Victoria headed back to sea on Monday for additional combat systems testing. In May, the crew is scheduled to go to CFB Halifax for training, before returning to CFB Esquimalt for more sailing. “It’s been a long beginning but it’s something you can’t rush,” Ellis said of the more than five years it took to overhaul the flagship boat of Canada’s submarine fleet. “It’s a very structured approach to introducing a new class of submarine into service.” — Victoria News/Black Press
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Sergeant Malcolm Cox who has been a Vancouver Police officer for 33 years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including more than half of that working with homelessness in the downtown east side â&#x20AC;&#x201D; spoke about the issue at Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forum. Qualicum Beach nurse Diana Lamonte spoke of her recent experience with homelessness.
A paycheque away from the street Forum on homelessness features stories from those who know AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Two homelessness forums in Parksville and Qualicum Beach Thursday were ďŹ lled to capacity with around 60 people at each. As panel member Diana Lamonte explained itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just the issue of â&#x20AC;&#x153;absoluteâ&#x20AC;? homelessness, but a lot of people are one or two paychecks away. Lamonte, a licensed practical nurse, found herself living in a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RV recently, after moving to Qualicum Beach and cashing in her pension. She was working part-time but not making enough to cover the rent and unable to travel to pick up other work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had an image in my mind of an old lady with a shopping cart sleeping in doorways,â&#x20AC;? she said, saying it scared her to the point that she
found herself writing a list of reasons for and against suicide â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;forâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; list was much longer. She said the scariest part was how calm and logical she felt at the time, but when she was at her worst, she did ďŹ nd help through the SOS (Society of Organized Services) and is back in a more stable situation, including moving into Kiwanis Place. She said the two biggest issues for people at risk of homelessness in District 69 are the lack of affordable housing and reliable public transit. Lamonte was speaking at the morning session in Qualicum Beach, while a second, similar forum was held in Parksville in the evening, both organized by the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness.
Bank stabilization work approved AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
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he teenage boy who died in the head-on collision recently in Maple Ridge was violating conditions of his driver’s learning permit. Dawson Spencer, 17, was driving a mini-van with two male passengers. It crossed the centre line and collided with a car carrying three young girls, one of whom also died. Police said the van was weaving in and out of traffic. Speed and inexperience were definitely factors. Spencer shouldn’t have been driving after midnight, based on restrictions under ICBC’s graduated licensing program. Nor should he have had any passengers with him. The female driver of the other vehicle in the crash was a novice, under ICBC regulations, and shouldn’t have had more than one passenger. B.C. introduced the graduated licensing program for a reason — to reduce fatalities among young drivers. And it has worked. Since it was introduced in 1998, fatal crashes involving drivers 15 to 19-years-old have fallen 65 per cent. But it doesn’t go far enough. Teens can’t vote or drink until they’re 19; a 16-yearold can’t even see an R-rated movie alone. Yet, they can drive dad’s car. Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers. Our roads are cluttered with roadside memorials. Speeding is often to blame, as is alcohol, inexperience, immaturity. The legal age to drive in B.C. should be raised to at least 18, as it is around much of the world. It may not seem fair to penalize all young drivers because a few make poor decisions. But there is no good reason why teens younger than 18 need to drive. Most live close enough to walk or bike to school, or their parents drive them. They can also take a bus. If they need a ride home from work or a party, again, call home. Call a cab. The risk of giving teens a licence to drive is too great, the consequences too often tragic.
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Letters HOSPITAL COSTPROHIBITIVE Mr. Gordan Husey recently spoke of his chaotic visit to NRGH emergency. His statement that in the last 10 years the senior population has increased by 43 per cent is valid. I am shocked and appalled by the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drastic and misguided decision to reduce residential care beds by 800. An active treatment hospital for Parksville is cost prohibitive. Walk-in clinics provide local immediate relief for non-life-threatening needs. This reduces the demands on the hospital emergency unit as well as providing doctors for our many residents who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have family doctors. A small paramedic unit, however, is essential. It is cost effective and stafďŹ ng is more readily available. This keeps the patient in his local environment, close to family and friends. Many seniors require rides to visit their loved ones in NRGH. If you lived in West Vancouver and had to travel to Vancouver General for cancer treatments or other issues; you would ďŹ nd the trip much more traumatic than our easy jaunt to Nanaimo. PAT NEASE Parksville
LAUDABLE BUT LEAKY The trees are down, half of Trillium Lodge visitor and staff parking spaces are fenced off and the site is crawling with white hats. Still, THE NEWS attempted a laudable but leaky and late attempt to speak to the issue of the so-called Oceanside Health Centre. As for those fey souls who think this proj-
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ect is step one towards a full service community hospital, contact me. I have a bridge I would like to sell you. The reality is, when politicians spread our money around to score points (trust me, they do), this token gesture towards our growing community will delay the building of a real community hospital by at least a generation. The only possible exception is if we ďŹ nd the jam to turf this government out of ofďŹ ce. For those few who think a community-scale hospital will be unsatisfactory, take a visit to Port Alberni and see what such a facility can be, especially if it is supported by its community and VIHA. What we are suffering from here is an undemocratic, business-oriented health care authority. More than that, their CEO and his token board of directors got slapped down by the wise citizens of Campbell River and Comox Valley when VIHA tried to impose on them the profoundly stupid idea of building a regional hospital out in the bush, far away from any kinds of amenities normally needed around hospitals. Our next effort should be directed at making the Vancouver Island Health Authority board accountable to the people they are meant to serve, instead of to the minister who appointed them on the advice of the president and chief executive ofďŹ cer who nominally reports to them. JOHN OLSEN Parksville
BULLYING NOT OK Smart meters are coming to Oceanside! If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want one on your home, lock up your analog meter. Corix installers have, in
some cases, ripped off the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Do Not Install smart meterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signs, violating home ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; property rights. Premier Christy Clark has come out as a strong supporter of anti-bullying day on Feb. 29. Bullying is an important but very safe issue. Bullies must not be tolerated. But wait. Let us be consistent. It is not OK to be a schoolyard bully, but it is OK to be a bully once you have enough power or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a crown corporation? Parksville, Qualicum Beach as well as over 30 B.C. municipalities, have asked for a moratorium on the installation of smart meters until the safety, health and privacy issues are resolved. In September, the Union of BC Municipalities voted for a moratorium, but Liberal Minister of Energy, Rich Coleman, arrogantly informed Mayors and Councils that they and BC Hydro donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care about citizens with health concerns. Keep yourself, your children and your pets, as far away from the smart meter as possible, and track the changes in your health and well being. BENITA AND MARCUS SCHLUSCHEN Qualicum Beach
LEGION SAYS THANKS The Ladies Auxiliary of the Bowser Branch 211 of the Royal Canadian Legion want to thank all of the merchants who contributed items and services used for prizes at our Valentines Lunch that was held Feb. 8. Thanks to your generosity, two KSS students will receive bursaries. PAM HORBAY, FOR Bowser Branch 211 Ladies Auxiliary See LETTERS, page A12
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Yes they are a problem for us in the fall because of the fruit trees. They come into our yard and it makes me nervous about our seven-year-old twins playing outside. JEAN PAETKAU Errington
No I live on 20 acres and they are not a problem. When we lived in Parksville they got into our garbage so you have to be aware of that.
No, people are the problem. Bears are just living their lives around people and urban encroachment. PETER MACDONALD Parksville
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They are and they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. We need to be more responsible to make sure they are not a problem. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let fruit rot on our trees and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave garbage out. ERIC PETERSEN Parksville
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WONDERFUL COMMENT I just want to thank E. Thompson for his wonderful comment about us being the problem. It is so true and nothing can be added to his comment as it was so well said. I wish everyone would see it that way and we could stop taking over everything. Once again thank you so much. It is refreshing to know there are people like you. JOSIE BLOWER Parksville
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WHY ARE WE STRIKING When the Liberals brought in the HST after promising not to, we all reacted as conscientious, democratic citizens in a free society should have reacted, by organizing and rejecting it. Not because the HST was a bad tax policy necessarily, but because of the way the Liberals enacted it. Now the Liberals want to bully the teachers into their net zero policy mandate by imposing a contract that strips our seniority, dissolves job-security, ignores class size and composition rules that the Supreme Court has ordered them to address, and effectively cuts back teachers’ salaries by asking them to deal with an everincreasing cost-of-living with no increase. Teachers are very aware of the state of the world economy right now. We know an increasing number of people are unemployed and/or facing wage cuts, so why are the teachers griping, right? The real issue here is actually much larger than just public education, and it concerns the very foundation of a free and democratic soci-
ety: the right to organize and negotiate. For months, teachers have been engaged in pointless negotiations with a government who has not been bargaining in good faith. The government has said, “accept our terms, or else.” We are on strike because we refuse to be bullied into giving up our civil rights. Teachers want a fair wage and better learning conditions for all our students, and we want to defend our civil rights in a free and democratic society. This is not just a dispute about money; this is a philosophical debate about policy and the priorities of good government. We can either invest in our future now, or pay a far greater price further down the road. DOUG CAMPBELL, TEACHER Qualicum Beach
COAL’S IMPACTS Re: PQB NEWS March 16, 2012 letter to the editor, Stick to the Facts. My calculations on the waste coal piles at the proposed Raven Coal Mine, which Mr. Randall taking issue with in his letter, were based on the waste rock weighing 1.6 metric tonnes per cubic meter. I’d be glad to share the calculation table I based my letter on. Mr. Randall also claims that past coal waste dumps in the Comox Valley are difficult for anyone to notice and revegetated waste piles generate verdant growth. I would like to remind everyone of the Union Bay Waste Coal Pile area where, as a result of historical site activities, waste coal is present on land and in the marine environment of Baynes Sound. The landscape in this area resembles a moonscape rather than a verdant growth area. I would bet that the remediation of this area will be paid for with tax payers dollars as well. The long term negative impacts from coal mining in the Comox Valley and Nanaimo areas are factual and not imagined. JOHN SNYDER Fanny Bay, B.C.
THE REAL MINORITY Jim McMillan in his letter Support the mine, complains about the vocal minority opposing the Raven Coal mine project. This is the most recent in Mr. McMillan’s continuing campaign of letters to local newspapers on Vancouver Island championing the mine. Observing that Mr. McMillan worked for Quinsam Coal for many years, and is on the executive of the local branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, let’s agree that he is the real minority — an insider with a vested interest in the coal mining industry. A heavily carboned pot calling a lot of shiny kettles black, I’d say. ARTHUR CALDICOTT Victoria, B.C.
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FIVE YEARS AGO • Health care auxiliaries have more money to spend — they no longer have to pay the provincial sales tax. Health care auxiliaries purchase items like medical equipment, give money to research for cures and treatment and build hospital gift shops. • Thieves broke into The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre and stole a rare raptor [falcon]. The thieves had to scale two fences to get to the padlocked pen and then used a net to capture the falcon.
TEN YEARS AGO • Three young boys used a large log to cross to a tree gravel shoal below the orange bridge. The weekend rains caused the river waters to rise trapping the youths. Two A.S.A.R. who were experienced kayakers were able to ferry over supplies, shelter and spent the night with the boys. 20 YEARS AGO • Qualicum Beach downtown merchants are tackling the town’s youth problem headon. Barb Pope said several suggestions stemming from meetings have helped to alleviate the problem somewhat. The main effect had been an increase in after-hour patrols by the RCMP.
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he noise of the teachers’ strike drowned geted to areas of pressing economic need. out debate on the B.C. budget so thorTo my surprise, James agreed that is worth oughly that one of Finance Minister Kevin considering. This is significant, not only because Falcon’s more controversial ideas only made the By Tom Fletcher it is likely to be unpopular in the education esnews last week. tablishment. There is a good chance that James, Reporters dubbed it “Welfare Air.” Falcon a former school trustee, will be B.C.’s education plans a pilot program to offer social assistance minister in 14 months. recipients training and airfare if they can line After writing about the labour shortage reup a job in B.C.’s northern energy boomtowns. cently, I was bombarded with messages from an Workers are being imported to fill jobs there, irate Vancouver teacher who mocked the whole while in Metro Vancouver and elsewhere the notion as corporate propaganda. No labour number of single employable people applying shortage exists, globally or in B.C., he claimed. for social assistance is rising. Rather, “capitalists” of the “one per cent” have Much of oil and gas work is dirty and dangerous. These tried to “vocationalize” public education for a century, but days most industrial jobs involve sophisticated electronics, the “people” have always “resisted.” and the technical skill level required is high. But there are Radical socialists aside, why would matching student aid entry-level jobs going begging, and relatively high pay is of- to employment demand be unpopular with teachers? fered to fill positions in a short-staffed service sector in the Education Minister George Abbott offered a clue during Peace region. the lengthy debate over ending the teachers’ strike. Abbott NDP MLA Carole James, no stranger to northern B.C., noted that for every three teachers coming out of B.C. unidismissed Falcon’s plan as a stunt. There are unemployed versities, there is currently only one job available. people in the region who should be offered training before Certainly student debt is an issue worth discussing. And we start flying people up from Vancouver, James said. most would agree it’s easier to pay off loans if one can find Yet I repeatedly hear from northern employers that the la- a job in one’s field upon graduation. Should further subsibour shortage is real and growing. dies go to soon-to-be-unemployed teachers? No. Our eduThe NDP warns that B.C. faces a future of “people without cation system trains too many people for what they want to jobs, and jobs without people.” Mostly they blame the B.C. do, rather than what the economy needs. And our economy Liberals for removing apprenticeship programs from union definitely does not need more kids taught Marxist claptrap. control. I spoke with James about post-secondary needs Further to that, a tax on banks will be popular with some a couple of weeks ago. She mentioned NDP leader Adrian of today’s students, who protested against capitalism in the Dix’s signature policy to restore B.C. student grants, funded “occupy” camps that will resume as the weather improves. by a capital tax on financial institutions. She also agreed that Others will examine the idea and conclude that financial part of the problem is young people taking post-secondary institutions will recover the tax from customers, and perhaps education that leads to fields with poor job prospects. find ways to get the job done with fewer employees. I suggested that if B.C. taxpayers are to increase their subTom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black sidy to post-secondary students, already worth about two Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca thirds of their schooling costs, perhaps grants could be tar-
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2012 Brant Wildlife Festival A Celebration of Nature Visit the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre from now into December to view Vancouver Island wildlife.
Brant Festival Freedom Flight: April 7th All Day Exhibits 11-3pm • Bear Aware Presentation: 1pm Steve Ackles, Ministry of the Environment • Several environmental booths • Glove-trained birds available • Eagle release 2pm by Kim Recalma - Clutesi A wildlife experience for the whole family!
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Brant in the Bay Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parksville Community Park Come down to the waterfront to view Brant geese and other birds through spotting scopes set up by the Arrowsmith Naturalists. Free. Refreshments. Brantastic Observations Nature Tour Saturday, March 31, 1 to 5 p.m. Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours and field ornithologist Guy Monty to visit Brant and seabird hot spots in Oceanside. Depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre. Pre-register: $25 per person 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com. Wildflower Tour Sunday, April 1, 1 to 5 p.m. Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific
Rainforest Adventure Tours for wildflower viewing in endangered Garry Oak meadows. Depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre. Pre-register: $25 per person 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com. Brantastic Observations Nature Tour Monday, April 2, 1 to 5 p.m. Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours and field ornithologist Guy Monty to visit Brant and seabird hot spots in Oceanside. Depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre. Pre-register: $25 per person 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com. Fish Hatchery Tours April 3 and 5 from 12 to 2 p.m. April 7, 10 a.m. to 12 noon Drop by the Marion Baker Hatchery in French Creek for a free tour. Follow Lee Road to Miller Road and the Fish Hatchery is on the right. For more information, contact P. Siminiuk at 250-752-3203. A Legacy of Nature Thursday, April 5, 3 to 4 p.m. Parksville Library Join John Keller to learn about local conservation projects and restoration work. Free. Big Day Bird Count Saturday, April 7, starting any time after 4:30 a.m. and finishing at 3 p.m Awards at Deez Bar & Grill after the count. A fun event that gives all experience levels a chance to test abilities at finding birds. Details and registration at 250-248-5305 or rhysharrison@shaw.ca. Enter your team for $10 per person.
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Brant Wildlife Festival TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH Incorporated 1942
Wildflower Tour Tuesday, April 10, 1 to 5 p.m. Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours for wildflower viewing in endangered Garry Oak meadows. Depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre. Pre-register: $25 per person 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com.
Freedom Flight – Eagle Release Saturday, April 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eagle release by Kim Relcalma-Clutsei at 2 p.m. Come for lunch, see glove-trained birds and many wildlife & environmental booths. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, Errington. By donation. Family Day on the Farm Monday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a tour, visit the potting shed and drop into the market at this idyllic organic farm. Nanoose Edibles Organic Farm, 1763 Stewart Road, Nanoose Bay. Free for the whole family. Brantastic Observations Nature Tour Monday, April 9, 1 to 5 p.m. Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours and field ornithologist Guy Monty to visit Brant and seabird hot spots in Oceanside. Depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre. Preregister: $25 per person 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes. com.
Life Among Birds Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Craig Park Heritage Museum Dr. Rob Butler will explore the latest bird research from around the world. Free. Post-Festival Event Hamilton Marsh Earth Day Tour Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your whole family to explore this amazing marsh and learn about all the interesting plants and wildlife with the Friends of French Creek. By donation. Hamilton Marsh, Qualicum Beach.
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Opening Night Reception Thursday, March 29, 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy local food prepared by local chefs, live music, art displays and a live auction at Parksville Community & Conference Centre. $25 per person, register through Parksville and Qualicum Beach Chambers of Commerce 250-248-3613 or 250-752-0960.
Join us for the 22nd Brant Wildlife Festival. This long-standing community festival celebrates the arrival of Brant geese on the shores of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, and encourages people of all ages to get outside and enjoy their natural surroundings. For more information, visit brantfestival.bc.ca or call toll free 1-866-288-7878 ext. 226 or e-mail rrivers@naturetrust.bc.ca
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No Dogs On Beach in March and April Dogs are not permitted (not on-leash or off-leash) on the public beach in Qualicum Beach between March 1 and April 30, to help protect the Brant geese during their annual migration season. Owners will be ticketed. The definition of public beach in the Town of Qualicum Beach Animal Control Bylaw No. 649, 2009 does not include the street-level walkway, therefore, dogs are permitted onleash on the street-level walkway. For information on dog control, view the Bylaw and brochure at Town Hall or on the Town’s website: www.qualicumbeach.com.
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The Brant Festival - A wonderful opportunity for families to walk our beautiful beachfront and view the Brant Geese! W E M B L E Y M A L L , PA R K S V I L L E • 2 5 0 - 2 4 8 - 8 9 4 4
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Friday, March 23, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Friday, March 23, 2012
2012 Brant Wildlife Festival A Celebration of Nature Visit the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre from now into December to view Vancouver Island wildlife.
Brant Festival Freedom Flight: April 7th All Day Exhibits 11-3pm • Bear Aware Presentation: 1pm Steve Ackles, Ministry of the Environment • Several environmental booths • Glove-trained birds available • Eagle release 2pm by Kim Recalma - Clutesi A wildlife experience for the whole family!
1240 Leffler Road, Errington, BC 250.248.8534 “We Depend on You” www.niwra.org
Proud to support by serving fresh, hot, organic coffee for “Brant In The Bay” March 31st KarmaCoffeeHouse fb.me/1vkA3BCXJ
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Brant in the Bay Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parksville Community Park Come down to the waterfront to view Brant geese and other birds through spotting scopes set up by the Arrowsmith Naturalists. Free. Refreshments. Brantastic Observations Nature Tour Saturday, March 31, 1 to 5 p.m. Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours and field ornithologist Guy Monty to visit Brant and seabird hot spots in Oceanside. Depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre. Pre-register: $25 per person 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com. Wildflower Tour Sunday, April 1, 1 to 5 p.m. Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific
Rainforest Adventure Tours for wildflower viewing in endangered Garry Oak meadows. Depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre. Pre-register: $25 per person 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com. Brantastic Observations Nature Tour Monday, April 2, 1 to 5 p.m. Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours and field ornithologist Guy Monty to visit Brant and seabird hot spots in Oceanside. Depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre. Pre-register: $25 per person 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com. Fish Hatchery Tours April 3 and 5 from 12 to 2 p.m. April 7, 10 a.m. to 12 noon Drop by the Marion Baker Hatchery in French Creek for a free tour. Follow Lee Road to Miller Road and the Fish Hatchery is on the right. For more information, contact P. Siminiuk at 250-752-3203. A Legacy of Nature Thursday, April 5, 3 to 4 p.m. Parksville Library Join John Keller to learn about local conservation projects and restoration work. Free. Big Day Bird Count Saturday, April 7, starting any time after 4:30 a.m. and finishing at 3 p.m Awards at Deez Bar & Grill after the count. A fun event that gives all experience levels a chance to test abilities at finding birds. Details and registration at 250-248-5305 or rhysharrison@shaw.ca. Enter your team for $10 per person.
Proud to support the
Proud to Support Brant Festival Kid’s Camp!
Brant Wildlife Festival TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH Incorporated 1942
Wildflower Tour Tuesday, April 10, 1 to 5 p.m. Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours for wildflower viewing in endangered Garry Oak meadows. Depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre. Pre-register: $25 per person 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com.
Freedom Flight – Eagle Release Saturday, April 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eagle release by Kim Relcalma-Clutsei at 2 p.m. Come for lunch, see glove-trained birds and many wildlife & environmental booths. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, Errington. By donation. Family Day on the Farm Monday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a tour, visit the potting shed and drop into the market at this idyllic organic farm. Nanoose Edibles Organic Farm, 1763 Stewart Road, Nanoose Bay. Free for the whole family. Brantastic Observations Nature Tour Monday, April 9, 1 to 5 p.m. Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours and field ornithologist Guy Monty to visit Brant and seabird hot spots in Oceanside. Depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre. Preregister: $25 per person 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes. com.
Life Among Birds Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Craig Park Heritage Museum Dr. Rob Butler will explore the latest bird research from around the world. Free. Post-Festival Event Hamilton Marsh Earth Day Tour Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your whole family to explore this amazing marsh and learn about all the interesting plants and wildlife with the Friends of French Creek. By donation. Hamilton Marsh, Qualicum Beach.
Strait Of Georgia Englishman River Estuary
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Parksville Downtown Business Association
Opening Night Reception Thursday, March 29, 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy local food prepared by local chefs, live music, art displays and a live auction at Parksville Community & Conference Centre. $25 per person, register through Parksville and Qualicum Beach Chambers of Commerce 250-248-3613 or 250-752-0960.
Join us for the 22nd Brant Wildlife Festival. This long-standing community festival celebrates the arrival of Brant geese on the shores of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, and encourages people of all ages to get outside and enjoy their natural surroundings. For more information, visit brantfestival.bc.ca or call toll free 1-866-288-7878 ext. 226 or e-mail rrivers@naturetrust.bc.ca
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We’ve got it all! Shops, services and full-on fun!
Brantastic Observations Nature Tour Thursday, March 29, 1 to 5 p.m. Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours and field ornithologist Guy Monty to visit Brant and seabird hot spots in Oceanside. Depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre. Pre-register: $25 per person 250-248-3667 or mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com.
www.pqbnews.com
French Creek Marina
Qualicum Beach
Parksville EXIT 46
Fish Hatchery 0 EXIT 6
To Courtenay
Coombs Errington Englishman River
across from Chrysler Jeep
P: 250-248-0093 Celebrating our work to improve outdoor recreation • conservation • community programs • education Visit our Marion Baker fish hatchery. See festival program for dates and times.
pqfg.com
Proud Supporter of the Brant Wildlife Festival
Ron Cantelon MLA Parksville - Qualicum 100 E. Jensen Ave Parksville, BC V9P 2G9 Phone: 250.951-6018
Have fun, learn about marsh life and become a Certified Bug Detective.
Nanoose Bay
Top Bridge Park
Nan
oose
Harb
our
Call Ceri 250-752-4720
Arbutus Grove Park
Englishman River Falls Park
Visit www.MyPQB.ca
ron.cantelon.mla@leg.bc.ca roncantelonmla.bc.ca
FREE Tour of Hamilton Marsh! Sun. April 22, 10am-3pm
S
Brant Viewing Areas Mt. Arrowsmith Regional Park
609 East Island Hwy, Parksville, BC
E
W
To Nanaimo
EXIT 51
Little Qualicum River Port Alberni, 4 To Tofino and Ucluelet Little Qualicum Falls Park
N
Englishman River
Organized by the Friends of French Creek Conservation Society www.hamilton-marsh.com m
No Dogs On Beach in March and April Dogs are not permitted (not on-leash or off-leash) on the public beach in Qualicum Beach between March 1 and April 30, to help protect the Brant geese during their annual migration season. Owners will be ticketed. The definition of public beach in the Town of Qualicum Beach Animal Control Bylaw No. 649, 2009 does not include the street-level walkway, therefore, dogs are permitted onleash on the street-level walkway. For information on dog control, view the Bylaw and brochure at Town Hall or on the Town’s website: www.qualicumbeach.com.
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From seeds in January to Christmas trees in December and everything in between, visit Cultivate Garden & Gift for all your gardening needs. Open 9-5 daily.
Ballenas Islands Sh
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started Councillor Marc Lefebvre, suggesting the city already informally tries to do the first two Parksville may already be on the way to becomand he thought the city already had a bylaw or ing a certified Blue Community. policy restricting bottled water. The Council of Canadians and Canadian Union Chief Administrative officer Fred Manson of Public Employees honoured Burnaby as the said there isn’t currently such a bylaw but staff first blue community in the country last year and could look into one but he thought the big issue since then many others, including Victoria and would be enforcement. Port Alberni, have joined. “Since I’ve been on council we’ve always supSUE POWELL In light of March 22 being World Water Day, ported public ownership,” said Coun. Sue PowCharna Macfie, president of the Parksville Resiell, who as deputy mayor for the first half of the dents Association gave a presentation to year was chairing the meeting in the mayAs far as I’m concerned city council urging them to join the national or’s absence. you’re preaching to the initiative. She also said she was surprised there choir. “A blue community is one that adopts a wasn’t already a bottled water ban. COUN. MARC LEFEBVRE water commons framework by taking three “We do recognize water as a human actions,” said Macfie, presenting on behalf right,” said Coun. Carrie Powell-Davidson of the Vancouver Island Water Watch Cowho questioned whether an outright ban alition, Council of Canadians Mid Island was required or if the wording could be Chapter, CUPE Local 401, Oceanside Coalition for Strong changed to “discouraging” bottled water, suggesting council Communities, KAIROS and the Arrowsmith Watershed Co- is trying to find a balance and not over-regulate people. alition Society. Macfie said at least one other community has signed on Blue communities formally recognize water as a human without a complete bottled water ban but that it would take right, promote public ownership and operation of water and a ban to follow the full spirit of the initiative. waste-water services, and ban the sale of bottled water in Council unanimously asked staff to research the three public facilities and at municipal events. suggested motions and bring options back for their consid“As far as I’m concerned you’re preaching to the choir,” eration.
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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Laborers and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Laborers will possess competency in assisting on the installation of all types of formwork, performing general labor work and placing concrete. Have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com
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The Parksville/Qualicum Beach News is looking forParksville/Qualicum a responsible person to deliver in your area! The Beach News is
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DL Baker Construction Canada is WORK WANTED looking for Journeymen Carpenters and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, CanaRELIABLE, convenient, high da. Red Seal Preferred. Carpenters must have experience with installaquality Bookkeeping Service, tion of footing forms, slab on grade specializing in Simply Accountforms, build and install wall, column ing. References available. To and elevated horizontal forms. set up a meeting, please call: Ability to layout work, off supplied (250)594-7565 control lines. And the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability WORK WANTED: Gardening, to signal, rig and work safely with Housekeeping, Dog cranes. Project Terms is Project is Walking, Based Wages are in accordance Car Washing, etc. $18/hr, 2 with Project Agreement be- to deliver looking for aLabour responsible person in your area! hour min. Small pick up for tween Kitimat Modernization EmYard Waste Removal. Please call The News circulation ployer Association and Coalition of at 248-4341, ext. 260. call 250-248-3248. British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patPERSONAL SERVICES ton@bakerconcrete.com
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PREFER HOMECARE? Private Duty Nurse for Eldercare. Medical Assessment; Pharmacology; Advanced Foot Care Certification. Consistent, Compassionate Care. Call 250-951-1115 or email: jeanette@homecaredirect.ca
TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial offices; Custom homes. 250-752-1121
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY GREG’S CARPENTRY. Quality finish carpenter. Doors & Trims, Hardwood Floors, Reno’s, Repair & Siding. Free Est’s. Call Greg 250-586-5542
COMPUTER SERVICES FITNESS/EXERCISE 60 SPECIAL! 3 Yoga Classes for $20!! Today is the right time and right age to start Yoga! *Limited number available - quiet, friendly home studio so only room for a few more! 684 Phillips St. Parksville Email or call and mention this ad: yoga@shaw.ca or (250)-240-3569 www.pennysyoga.com
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EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY at STANFORD PLACE CARE CAMPUS HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY MANAGER This is a part-time management position that is responsible for hiring; supervising housekeeping, laundry, and first responder staff; purchasing; budget management and auditing service quality. Must be able to oversee departmental operations in keeping with the high quality standards established at our Campus of Care.
Qualifications: Grade 12 education with a minimum of 5 years experience in a housekeeping/laundry supervisory role preferably in a long term care setting; membership in a related professional association; and knowledge of WHMIS training. Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving and labour relations skills are mandatory.
Submit resume by March 30th to: Human Resources 250 Craig Street, Parksville, BC V9P 0A7
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (Contract Position) Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Communications Officer plays an integral role in developing and implementing communication strategies, creating and managing communications materials, and engaging the public and volunteers in community events, arts and culture, consistent with Council’s Strategic Plan and Town policies. You will work closely with the management team to identify opportunities for communications and community engagement to contribute to the achievement of corporate goals, and will use best practices in implementing those opportunities. Your role is to lead key strategic communication processes and prepare a wide range of communication materials from media releases, newsletters and speeches, to advertisements, brochures and articles, to maintaining the Town’s website. In your public relations, communications and special events role, you will work closely with media, other agencies, public, community groups, arts and cultural community, and volunteers, ensuring key Town information is communicated, the community is engaged, and special events, arts and culture abound! The ideal candidate will have post secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related discipline, and at least five years’ experience as a communications professional, preferably in a municipal or political environment. For more info on this opportunity, visit: www.qualicumbeach.com. This is a one-year term contract position that requires a minimum of 30 hours per week, including some evening and weekend work. The position is for 1 year and renewable pending additional funding and/or conversion to exempt position. The selected candidate shall supply own office space, office equipment, any support services and be available on a flexible basis when required to attend to the duties of Communications Officer. Fee paid will be commensurate with experience. If you are seeking rewarding work in one of the most desirable places to live in BC, please submit a proposal including a covering letter, resume and copies of certificate(s) for this contract opportunity before 4:00 pm, Friday, March 30, 2012 to: Corporate Administrator, Town of Qualicum Beach #201 – 660 Primrose Street, P.O. Box 130 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7 Fax: 250.752.1243 Email: tcoates@qualicumbeach.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.
PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310. O.K. THE HANDYMAN. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Small or big jobs. 250947-5970
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HELP WANTED
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CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554
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experience, reno’s & repairs, no job to small, local references. Drywall, drywall finishing, ceiling texture & skylight repair. Guaranteed workmanship. We’re in the Parksville Telus Yellow Pages under Drywall. Call Parksville at 250-586-3945. SPECIALIZING IN all re-textured ceilings, drywall, tiling, framing, insulating, finished trim, hardwood & laminate floors. Call a PRO. Phil 250954-1859 Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Renovation Specialist, 30 yrs of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
GARDENING JAYS small engine repair,lawn mower tune ups,weed eaters, call Jay @250-954-0672
The Garden Master Maintenance / Design / Installation Call Rick Wilson (from Ken-Dor G.C.)
250-927-1551 or 250-738-0427 WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, hauling. Pressure washing, Irrigation, carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.
HANDYPERSONS NEED YOUR Eaves troughs cleaned? Call: 250-954-0495 OCEANSIDE HOUSE & Home: For all your home maintenance & repairs. Refs available. Pete (250)927-2641. SMALL JOB Specialist. Experienced Contractor. At home or business. Small jobs a Specialty. Reasonable rates. Professional workmanship. Refs. Dave: 250-954-7877.
HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094. PHONE ANY day. We will Haul Away. Call anytime at 250-468-5733. WAYNE’’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Small engine repair, Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
Rebar For Sale Residential & Commercial ENQUIRIES WELCOME Fabricating & delivery available if required. CALL NORM AT Harbor West Steel anytime
250-954-5704 FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD. Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). MID ISLAND FIREWOOD (250) 228-4348 Fir, Yellow Cedar, Maple, Alder. Buy next seasons wood now & save. $150/cord. Nanaimo to Tofino. Dry wood avail. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE BEAUTIFUL, ANTIQUE 3 seat Camel Back Sofa. Re upholstered in hand stitched Waverley fabric from Singapore. Classic Indigo colour. Asking $800. Serious offers considered. Call 250-594-4566 DINING RM set, w/ext 8 x 3, (6x3 without) 6 chairs includes 2 captains. Matching hutch & buffet w/lights. Black finish. $395. obo Call 250-951-9602
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NANOOSE, 905 Rivers Edge Dr. (off of Kaye Rd) Mar 24 & 25 (9-4). Moving Sale. Lots of household, kids stuff TV’s, & building supplies.
PARKSVILLE, 286 Crabapple Cresc. Mar 24 (8-2). Moving Sale. Tools & misc.
PARKSVILLE, 571 Dalmatian Dr. Sat. March 24th.(9 - 1)Picture frames, furniture, tools, chairs, BBQ, fishing gear, leaf blower & vacuum, etc. Even some free-bees! Good prices!!
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
FOR SALE or Lease on Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim Hwy. Unique Commercial Property with good buildings. Highway signage, and paved parking. C-4 zoning. Phone: 250-586-1372.
1bdrm +den, Schooner Cove, $800/mo. Underground parking, gas FP, N/S. near Marina. Avail. immed 250-714-1886.
ERRINGTON 1-BDRM cabin very quiet. Hydro w/d, f/s incl. no dogs, $750. 250-954-0558.
NANOOSE BAY, 2383 Higginson Rd. Sat. Mar. 24 (11-4). Misc. tools, furniture & appliances. Rain or Shine!
PARKSVILLE, 330 Church Rd. Sat. Mar. 24th (8-3), Sun. Mar. 25th (9-1). 1st time sale, 40 yrs. of h/hold & shop items. Lots of collectables. All to go!!
FOR SALE BY OWNER
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PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrms, grd flr, patio, quiet 4-plex, F/S, D/W, free laundry. $825 mo. Avail now. 250-927-0287.
2 bedroom trailer for rent with attached shop. Located at 1365 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. $650 per month 250-954-9547
VILLAGE GREEN ESTATES
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MOBILE HOMES & PADS
COOMBS: 3 bdrm, private property, F/S, W/D, fenced yard, lrg deck, shed. N/S, no dogs. Apr. 1. $800/mo + util’s. Ref’s req’d. 250-248-9579.
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES ON THE BEACH, Qualicum, 1 bdrm, un/furnished. Avail. April 1st. Rental rate dependant on length of lease, short or long term. Call 250-752-3813 for details. www.shorewaterresort.com
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Hillier 2 bdrm w/view, new carpet, very clean, 6 appls, lrg covered deck, N/S, Pets? Furnished? $750+ utils. Refs req’d. 250-752-0777. QUALICUM, QUIET mobile home park, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, recently reno’d, F/P, enclosed porch, nice garden, $675 mo. Call Robert 1-250-954-4018.
HOMES FOR RENT 1600 SQ ft rancher 2-3 bdrm 5 appl,lrg shop,walking dist to PV. Avail now $1250 /mo.+ util Ref. req. phone 250-954-1445 BACHELOR pad for rent located at 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. Hydro, cable and wireless internet included $500 per month. 250-9549547 DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm, 1200 sq ft covered deck, fenced yard w/firepit & fruit trees. $1100/mo. Ref’s required. No cats 250-248-9497 ERRINGTON, MODEST home, great water, lrg garage, no smoking, no pets, 1840 Lorna Lane, first and last months rent, $700 mo + utils, 250-248-6554. HILLIERS, 2 bdrm with garage, F/S, W/D, located on acreage, avail March. 15, N/S, pets neg. Call 250-240-4175. LITTLE QUALICUM Falls: Brand new 2bdrm on 1/2 acre with fenced property, quiet, private, N/S, pets considered. $1200 + utils. (250)723-4123, (250)730-4123.
N. QUALICUM, private half acre, avail April 1st, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1100 sq ft, laundry, woodstove, lrg kitchen, recently reno’d, pet neg. Refs req, $1200 mo, 250-248-7570 (day) 250-757-8716 (eves). PARKSVILLE: EXECUTIVE rancher 3 bdrm, 2 bath, double garage. F/S, W/D, F/P, Mountain view. N/S, N/P. Lots of extras. $1300. (250) 248-0066. PARKSVILLE1800sq ft, semi de-tached, newly reno’d, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, lrg kitchen, hardwood floors, W/D, new appls. Private tree’d lot, gas F/P. Pets? N/S. $1100+ utils. Refs req’d. (250)729-6477. PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, new W/D, all new paint, on 1 acre, shop space, carport & deck, Molliet St., avail immed or Apr. 1, $1150 + utils. 250-586-5360. PARKSVILLECLOSE to town. 3 bdrm upper floor of house. $1300 includes utilities. Call 250-468-2000. PARKSVILLE (DOWNTOWN) 3 bdrm bungalow, walking distance to school & shopping. Avail Mar 1. NS/NP. $1175+ utils. References req’d. Call 250-954-2243. QUALICUM BEACH- 2 bdrm close to beach in Qualicum, great location. N/S. Avail Apr. 1st. $1050 for long term. Call 250-757-8682, 250-752-9252.
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works. Everyone needs a retirement plan that evolves with changes in their personal lives. Feel free to call 250-594-1100 or e-mail Paige.Renouf@raymondjames.ca for a preliminary review of your plan. Jim Grant, CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is a Financial Advisor with
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Oceanside’s Brett Corcoran lugs the puck up ice during NCHA action earlier this year.
Former General is now a Saint Brett Corcoran is in his junior year at the College of Saint Scholastica in the U.S. JAMES CLARKE
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From the where-arethey-now files, an update on Oceanside’s own Brett Corcoran, which not surprisingly at all pertains to his sport of choice. Now 23, ‘Corcs’ has been playing University hockey for the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota on a scholarship for the past three seasons, and has been rewarded for his efforts of late as a member of the Saints’ hockey team. One of three local hard core hockey-playing brothers, Corcoran was recently named to the NCHA All-Star Team and selected Second Team West Region CCM Hockey All-Americans by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA). Corcs played for the hometown Generals when he was 15 and 16, then went on to play Junior A hockey for the Trail Smoke Eaters in the BCHL. He had a cup of coffee with the Cowichan Capitals, but finished out his
junior career in Trail as a fan favourite and assistant captain. He’s also an assistant captain at CSS. The Saints just finished their season, being knocked out in the semifinals of their playoffs. On Feb. 18, the Saints scored a minute and 19 seconds into overtime to defeat the University of Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils, 3-2, to advance to the NCHA Peters Cup Semifinals. The six foot, 180 pound forward is majoring in finance with a minor in business, and he was all business on the ice this year, piling up 17 goals (five more than his first two seasons combined) and 16 assists for 33 points in 28 games played (to go along with 31penalty minutes). He’s the third of four children and middle of three brothers who all came up through Oceanside Minor Hockey, and who all laced up for the hometown Oceanside Generals. Sister Ali is the oldest at 31. Big brother Darcy blazed
Brett ‘Corcs’ Corcoran — a local boy and former General.
the hockey trail for the boys — he suited up for the Gens as a 15-year old and went to play for the BCHL Coquitlam Express, playing semipro hockey later with Henry ‘Hank’ Acres in Sweden and Australia. The youngest, Sam, played for the Beaver Valley Knight Hawks of the KIJHL and played out his final year of junior with Oceanside. As for Brett, “it’s all about hockey and getting an edu-
ma-cation right now,” his sister joked good-naturedly, adding, “we’re all super proud of him.” Contacted this week, Brett’s head coach Mark Wick, in his eighth season with the Saints, had great things to say about his player from Parksvillle. “Brett had a great year for us — it was his junior year, and he kind of did what we expected him to do all along. He was just such a leader for us on the ice in all situations. “He was great on the power play, five on five play ... he had an All-American year,” Wick confirmed, adding, “he was also up for Player of the Year in our conference.” The Saints play in the seven-team Northern Collegiate Hockey Association’s (NCHA) “which is regarded as one of the top conferences in the country ... he had a phenomenal season, and I think he established himself as one of the top players in the conference.“ See CORCORAN, page A28
Oceanside’s Bantam Rep Generals capped off their 2011/2012 campaign in style Wednesday evening as they won in overtime to claim the gold medal in their division at the Port Coquitlam International Bantam Hockey Tournament. There were some 60 teams in all entered in the tournament — including 12 in the Generals’ silver division — which started on Saturday. “It’s big tournament,” Oceanside head coach Dave Johnston confirmed. “The guys had a blast.” The Bantam Generals went undefeated in five games to put themselves in the gold medal game against a team from Sidney (Peninsula) and were trailing 3-2 with time winding down. “We tied it up with 15.5 seconds left, and then won it in the first overtime. “It’s a pretty big thing,” Johnston said proudly, pointing out, “it was a great team win, and there were some outstanding performances.” He pointed to their starting goalie Isaac Stevens, who was named the top defensive player of the tournament. “He’s been stellar for us all year, and he was just unreal throughout the whole tournament — he made one save in the gold medal game that was one of the best saves I’ve ever seen — it was incredible.” According to Johnston, Stevens stopped a hard shot off the stick of a player coming in hard down the wing; the puck hit his pad, went up and over him and was dropping in behind for what looked to be a sure goal “when he spun around and knocked it out of mid air with stick. “Unbelievable,” Johnston said of the gold medal. “Just an incredible way to end the season.”
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National title great PARKSVILLE — Further to Tuesday’s story on VIU Women’s Volleyball head coach Shane Hyde, THE NEWS also caught up VIU Athletic Director Bruce Hunter who confirmed, “oh yeah, it was super-exciting for us to win that gold medal at home. “You don’t get a chance to win a national title on home court very often — it’s never been hosted on the Island anywhere, so it was really exciting. “We had great crowds out — huge fan support. It was a wonderful weekend.” As for his Parksville connection, “Shane’s a great coach — he’s probably the best recruiter in the country, and his team is always super organized, disciplined on and off the court,” said Hunter. See VIU ATHLETIC, page A30
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Wildfire caches on in Oceanside KAREN KENYON KAR YON
PARKSVILLE — The Oceanside Wildfire U14/U15 girl’s soccer team just completed their season with 14 wins, five losses and one tie. They finished third in the league and third in the year-end tournament on March 10 and 11, 2012 in Naniamo. One of the things that makes this team unique is the fact that nine players returned after a two win, 17 loss season the previous year. The themes of the team were friendship, hustle and teamwork. All the girls meshed together very successfully cre-
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ating a true team spirit. The defense, consisting of Emma Orrick in goal, Chloe Pezel, Cassie Child, Molly MacKay, Maria Milligan, Tess Slamen and Grace Braum, was consistent and tenacious throughout the season. The mid-field players, Savanah Campbell, Emma Patterson, Hailey Robinson, Pati Gebler, Kelsie Boutilier, Lily Ries, Paola Mendoza, were a forceful presence on the field. The forwards, Randi Joyce, Elly Tomasson and Sophie Denton-Kadluboski provided the team with dynamic scor-
ing. Thank you to the team manager, Jackie Shillabeer who was assisted by Deb Shore and Karen Werner. The Oceanside Wildfire would like to congratulate the Oceanside Stormers for their successful season. The support of the fans and parents for the team was very much appreciated. Watching the development of teamwork, friendships and confidence was a pleasure to witness. The Oceanside Wildfire soccer team was coached by Dan MacKay. — Submitted CSS ATHLETICS PHOTO
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from a scouting standpoint and rattled off the names of four Island players he’s recruited — his assistant coach Brant Nicklin from Comox. In the meantime, Wick said he’s already preparing for next season, which will be Corcoran’s final campaign with the Saints. “We’re right up there,” he said of his team, adding “I think we’re knockin’ on the door of hopefully winin’ a national title, and it would be nice if we did that before Brett left.”
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Setting stage for Dancing at Lughnasa
Set design crew for ECHO Players use a community full of talent and resources STEVEN HEYWOOD editor@pqbnews.com
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rawing from the resources of the community, ECHO Players has pulled together an excellent image of an early 1930s Irish home for their upcoming play, Dancing at Lughnasa (looni-saa). Whether its seen at 30 feet or up close, the set designers for ECHO Players have come up with a detailed cottage scene that is, itself, one of the characters of the drama. Yet, as set designer Ian Taylor pointed out, it’s a character that while it looks good, won’t steal any scenes from the actors. That’s the balance necessary to pull off a well-received play. And to do so, Taylor had a few people to call on to make it happen. “With the help of a few others, we were able to look at the set as outlined by the original playwright,” Taylor explained. “Once we know the scene and the time frame, we meet with our director to work out a design that works for us.” Stage size, seating and patrons’ views of the stage all play into the overall design — as does portability. Taylor said in this case, the set isn’t going to be moved — until ECHO Players takes the production to an upcoming theatre festival. To make the set come alive, he called on the talents of folks like Mick Banks, who built the cast iron stove. It’s made of wood, but you’d have to rap your knuckles on it, just to be sure. Banks has been designing set props for years. He moved to Qualicum Beach before 2002 after stints in Spain and his home country, England. A skilled craftsman, Banks has been lending his talents to the theatre for a long time. “As long as it looks good from 30 feet away, it’s good,” said Banks of his work for the stage. Taylor said much of the materials for ECHO Players’ sets comes from their supplies kept in a facility in Hilliers. It’s the specialized items that require a bit of scrounging. Such as the period antiques that they found at Mildred’s Memorabilia, thanks to owners Elizabeth and Rich-
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ECHO Players’ set designer Ian Taylor, centre, works with talented, resourceful people like Mick Banks and Elizabeth Rosewell.
ard Rosewell. “They have been accommodating and very supportive,” Taylor said. Elizabeth said she enjoys working with ECHO Players. “I love working here,” she said. “I can decorate all the time without having to change my own house.” Plenty of the items on the set shelves are from her Qualicum Beach shop. Others are from her own collection of kitchenabillia. Elizabeth said she has lots of experience supplying theatre and movie sets — she did so while living in Alberta
for the production of Legends of the Fall. “And we haven’t lost anything yet.” “I have access to some very talented people,” continued Taylor, noting the contributions of Pat Anderson, Mo Ross and Jeannie Ackles-Cardinal. Ross and Ackles-Cardinal have been instrumental in painting the set, making sure the dirty walls look dirty and any wood grain design is realistic. “It’s a continual learning process, set design,” said Taylor. “There are so many different sets and unique, difficult techniques.”
The set for Dancing at Lughnasa is on stage now and going through the final refinements prior to showtime. The drama opens April 5 and runs to April 22. For more details, visit www.echoplayers.ca Watch THE NEWS for more on the drama as opening night gets closer. After all the hard work, however, Taylor is pragmatic when it comes to striking the set. “It’s no loss when the curtain does down,” he said. After all, there’s a new set just waiting in the wings.
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The Qualicum Beach Jazz Combo is hoping their performance at the Thalassa Restaurant at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course next week becomes a regular gig. With Tom Joseph on drums, Doug Gretsinger on bass and Gary Hodi on keyboards, the trio will be providing live music from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27 at the Thalassa Restaurant. The local musicians have also invited some young jazz musicians from the KSS music program to perform a set. Kyle Gorenko who plays guitar and Julian TelferWan who plays trombone are both outstanding young musicians making a name for themselves in the community. Thalassa restaurant owner Oura Giakoumakis said they want to have more jazz evenings and have booked musicians for April 17 and May 8. She said there is no
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KSS music students Kyle Gorenko on guitar and Julian Telfer-Wan on trombone will play during a Qualicum Beach Jazz Combo performance on March 27 at Thalassa Restaurant.
cover charge but you do need a reservation. This summer she said they hope to add dinner and dancing under the stars. She said in July and August they
will have the band perform on the patio so people can dance outside between 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. She said the jazz trio will perform with different
guests on each occasion and they will also try to include a student musician from the KSS music program. For reservations phone 250-954-1151.
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If you think you have some great dance moves and are under the age of 19 there is a local dance contest with a sweet prize at the end. So You Think You Can Dance Qualicum is being held as part of the 70th birthday celebrations for The town of Qualicum Beach. Organizers hope the event will help bridge the gap between young and old in the community. The contest is open to youth between grades six to 12 and the winner will receive a trip for two to Las Vegas, including flights, accommodation, workshops in their dance genre and tickets to see a Cirque du Soleil show. Oura Giakoumakis is one of the organizers and said several organizations and businesses in Qualicum Beach are backing the contest. “They want to do something to involve the youth of the midisland and Oceanside area, and with so many people enthralled with the So You think You Can Dance reality television series, they
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The cost to audition is $10. Dancers can dance solo, in duets, or small groups, but not all members of the group will necessarily advance to the next round. Dancers who would like to audition should prepare two to three minutes of a dance set to music, and bring their music with them on a CD or IPOD. They can dance in any style they wish including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, street, Highland, Irish and ballroom.
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Entertainment
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SAT. MAR. 24 Entertainment
THE ROTARY CLUB OF QB SUNRISE Gourmet dinner dance and silent auction. Dancing to DJ Patrick Nicholson. QB Civic Centre. Tickets: Giovanni’s, Mulberry Books, Close To You and Arbutus Emporium or any Sunrise Rotarian $65 Cash bar and limo service
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90th birthday party Old Timer’s Tea, 2pm 1920s style evening of music. Dr. Philharmonic jug band. Admission to both by donation
R&B hits Shady Rest Pub, 3109 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. shadyrest.ca/events
GARY HODI AND FRIENDS
6:30-8:30pm. The McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. Jazz Instrumentals and vocals.
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MYSTERIES OF THE CRYSTAL SKULLS EXPLAINED
7pm. Guest: Joshua Shapiro Tickets: $20 at door Parksville Community Centre
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SUN. MAR. 25 Entertainment
NANAIMO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA From Russia with Love 7:30pm St. Edmund’s Anglican Church, PV Tickets at door
Cookeilidh Celtic Quartet from Victoria. 2:30-4:30. The Old School House, 122 Fern Road, Qualicum Beach
THE SOUNDGARDEN
Camille Miller. 7pm. Coombs fairground. Tix: $10 at door
ANTHROPODS THEN AND NOW Slide presentation by Graham Beard. 1pm QB Community Hall All welcome. 250-752-9810
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Reception 6-9pm Hosted by both chambers PV Community & Conference Centre Tickets: $25 per person Registration is through the chambers
11:30am-1pm. Janice Austin at the piano. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.
SAT. MAR. 24 World water day. 11am Parksville Community Park Waterfront walkway gazebo
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6:30—8:30pm Influences of Sinatra, Cole, Corea and Buble Tickets at door McMillan Arts Centre, PV
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The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra is at St. Edmund’s Church Sunday.
Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra here Sunday PARKSVILLE — If you have a taste for live classical music in an intimate setting you can treat yourself this weekend to a tasty performance by the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra (NCO). The talented musicians of the NCO will be performing a spring program called From Russia with Love at St. Edmund’s Anglican Church in Parksville on Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. Musical Director Karl Rainer has his orchestra really cooking on Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #3. And before leaving the kitchen, the NCO offers up Vivaldi’s Concerto Grosso, Op 3, #8, Delius’ Two Aquarelles, Bartok’s Rumanian
Folk Dances and Morricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe from the soundtrack for The Mission. For dessert there is the fascinating Concerto in E-flat for saxophone and orchestra, featuring guest artist, saxophonist Chris Helman. This is the orchestra’s second outing to Parksville and Bruce Farquharson of the NCO said they hope to find a substantial and enthusiastic audience. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students (under 12 free) and are available at the Port Theatre Box office and at the door. The performance is set for Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 at St. Edmund’s Church. — Submitted
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May 7 - 9 Acrylic Painting: The Positives of Negative Space See with the right side of your brain and develop your own style with various gels, mediums and transparent glazing techniques.
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PARKSVILLE — A workshop called Emotional Wellness: Expressing Feelings for Health and Soul will offer insights into our learned ways of expressing our feelings, how to better express them and the health consequences of not handling our emotions. The workshop will be lead by local clinical counsellor Diane Hancox, Saturday, March 24 from 9:30
Learn the basic principles of casting and gain an understanding of the skills required to be a successful fly fisher on Vancouver Island.
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Kristen Freed is one of three local dancers selected as provincial reps out of the North Island Festival of the Arts recently.
Dancers earn recognition PARKSVILLE — Parksville Ballet School was chosen to perform at the Festival Variety Showcase at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay on Fri., March 9. The Junior Dancers performed in a jazz group called Little Bird, and award winning soloist Nick Atkinson performed Haben Sie Gehort Das Deutsche Band from the musical The Producers. The adjudicators’ choices for the Festival Dance Gala on the following evening were the Intermediate Dancers, who performed their Modern dance Alone Together, and the Senior Dancers who performed their jazz dance, Everybody Hurts. Soloists chosen to perform were Kristen Freed’s Jazz solo, Since I’ve Been Loving You and Bronwen Luck’s Interpretive solo, Remnant. Luck, Freed and Atkinson were selected to be provincial reps at the BC Festival of Performing Arts, which will be taking place in Nanaimo on May 27 to 31. Come out to support your local talent. Runners up were: Sophie Carl and Youngun Lee. Bursary winners from March 9 were: Mackenna Jardine, Rachel Shilberg, Emily-Kendall Jones, Erin Yung, Bethany Freed, and Miranda Hendrickson. Youngeun Lee won the CRX Summer Explosion Summer Intensive Scholarship. The Parksville Ballet School will be presenting a ballet of Alice in Wonderland, to be held in late May. — Submitted
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High-energy Celtic band at TOSH QUALICUM BEACH — One of Victoria’s most popular Celtic groups will provide a delightful afternoon of traditional and original music in Qualicum Beach this weekend for Music on Sun. March 25 at The Old School House (TOSH). Cookeilidh is a four-member west coast Celtic band performing tunes that hail from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton and Newfoundland. Predominantly an acoustic group, they play a variety of instrumental, high-energy jigs, reels, polkas, strathspeys and aires, along with some traditional and original vocal numbers. Their name comes from the old Gaelic spelling of “Ceilidh” which means “kitchen party” or “musical gathering,” and that is the atmosphere they strive to create. Lead vocalist Dave Cook, who also plays guitar, has been a singer/songwriter since his teenage years, and has toured with many groups. Having a strong Scottish heritage, the Celtic melodies and rhythms are in his blood.
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Victoria Celtic band Cookeilidh performs at TOSH this Sunday.
Woody Wilson, who plays the Irish wooden flute, began playing and studying the flute in his late 20s and concentrated on classical music for many years. In the mid ‘90s he also became interested in Celtic music, traditional Irish music in particular, and has been immersed in jigs and reels ever since. Kim Cook plays the fiddle and her love of Celtic music in general was inherited from her grandfather, who emigrated
from County Armagh, Ireland. Tom Pogson on bass and vocals puts his soul into his fretless bass work. His love of British music filters into his playing and creates a unique foundation. Music on Sunday goes from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at The Old School House arts centre, 122 Fern Road West, in Qualicum Beach. Admission is $16. For more, call 250-752-6133 or visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org. — Submitted
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Mears and Gabe Richards from the Vibrant Dance Studio in Nanaimo. Another judge is Donna Wilkins who holds teaching certificates from the Kilburn Performing Arts College in England for several dance forms including modern, tap, ballet, classical Greek and national folk. Since 1999 she has been head of stage dance at Parksville Ballet School and the Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts in Nanaimo. In addition to her extensive work as a teacher, she has adjudicated at the Victoria Danceworks Festival and
the Canadian National Dance Championships both regionally and nationally. Giakoumakis said The Oceanside Hospice Society is the beneficiary of all funds raised from the event. The winner of the contest will win airfare, a three night stay for them and a chaperone in Las Vegas and will receive tickets for Cirque du Soleil’s The Beatles Love at the Mirage. For more information, please go to the So You Think You Can Dance Qualicum Beach facebook page or phone 250-756-5476.
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each Monday, and sold by the thousand. He was a brilliant writer, preacher and leader, and great was his impact in the Church of England of the 1800s. By Guy Bellerby Charles Spurgeon, another of the great Victorian evangelicals — though not himself an Anglican — described Ryle as “the best man in the Church of England.” He was the first bishop of the newly-formed diocese of Liverpool, from 1880 until 1900. What was his secret? Simply that he spoke to — Bishop J.C. Ryle, Pastor and Preacher in The Best the people in terms they could understand, from Friend: sermon preached in Chester Cathedral in 1878. the Bible, in a way which conveyed his deep convictions about the truths it contained. He never varied the ne of the most encouraging and hopeful source of his messages. signs I have observed for many a long Dr. Lloyd-Jones summarizes: “The characteristics of Bishday in church circles — especially in op Ryle’s method and style are obvious. He is pre-eminently ones who take the Bible seriously — has and always Scriptural and expository. He never starts with a been a renewed and increasing interest theory into which he tries to fit various scriptures. He always in the writings of Bishop J.C. Ryle. In his time as a bishop starts with the Word and expounds it. It is exposition at its in the Church of England, he was famous, outstanding and very best and highest. It is always clear and logical and inbeloved as a champion and exponent of evangelical and re- variably leads to a clear enunciation of doctrine. It is strong formed Anglicanism. For some reason, however, his name and virile and entirely free from the sentimentality that is ofand his works are not familiar to modern evangelicals. His ten described as ‘devotional.’” books are, I believe, all out of print in this country and very As rector of a small parish, J.C. Ryle managed, by each difficult to obtain second-hand.” Wednesday prayer meeting, to prepare a commentary on the So wrote Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones in 1956 for the reprint of Gospel reading for the following Sunday. These have been Ryle’s Holiness. Happily, Bishop Ryle’s books are no longer collected and published for the church today, and include so hard to find. Surprisingly, many of my friends have never comment on every verse of each of the four Gospels. even heard of him. It’s always a great surprise and delight to When I was in seminary, our instructor directed us to be able to introduce someone you know to one of your he- these volumes as models of Biblical exposition. I have no roes — and Bishop Ryle is most definitely one of mine. doubt the good Bishop would be shocked at the impact on In his day — he died 100 years ago — there were published the world his offerings for his own small parish have had. ‘tracts’ which were distributed in London and elsewhere to Rev. Guy Bellerby, Christ’s Church (Oceanside), Nanoose Bay the general public. Bishop Ryle’s sermons were reprinted
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here was a time, says Art Skipsey, when you knew a sizeable percentage of all the people in Qualicum Beach by name. Those days, said this year’s recipient of the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce-Coastal Community Credit Union Lifetime Achievement Award, are long gone. Skipsey has seen a lot of other changes in the community since he moved there in 1966, and as the longtime head of the Qualicum Beach Historical Society, he is aware of many other changes before that. “The biggest change is that this has shifted from a working community to a retirement community,” Skipsey said. “At one time it was here because people worked here, whether it be sawmilling, fishing or farming. I guess as the accessible timber disappeared the sawmills shut down, one of them down the Little Qualicum River out on the point.
and they had a little amphibian which they would use to ferry people out to the boats to go fishing. “They also had rowboats, but those were going out of fashion at the time.” In the early 1980s, Skipsey said, the then-owners of the hotel killed a big maple tree at the beachfront and their lease was not renewed. The Community Hall, he said, had served the town well for many years, but it was eventually just too small. “It wasn’t so bad when there were 800 people living here,” he said. “You could have a community meeting and get 200 people into the hall, but as time went on it was just too small and there was no other place to meet.” Although Skipsey looks back fondly at the history of his quaint community, he acknowledges there have been some big improvements. “We have more amenities now,” he said. “After the war that really got started and things got going when they built the curling rink in 1964.”
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