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B.C. Cons like the pipeline Northern Gateway pipeline project good for B.C. says John Cummins By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER BC Conservative Party leader John Cummins says the Northern Gateway pipeline project is important to British Columbia and should go ahead — but that doesn’t mean he would give it blanket approval. In an interview in Parksville on Saturday, Cummins said he sees the pipeline as a good idea. “It will get British Columbian resources to the world market,” he said. “We will earn more for our resources. Those pipelines are important to the economy of Canada and of British Columbia.” John Cummins. Cummins took premier NEIL HORNER PHOTO Christy Clark to task for not expressing support for the • INSIDE: In an Northern Gateway project, interview, Cumins waiting instead to hear the results of an environmental predicts electoral review. victory. “Our view is that this is Page A4 good for British Columbia,” he said. “There is a huge number of jobs in the construction phase, and Lord knows, we can use those jobs. As well, there will be ongoing benefits to British Columbia afterwards.” However, he stressed he would like to see a negotiation to garner increased benefits for British Columbians. “We should be trying to negotiate some increased benefits from the pipeline, when possible,” he said. “I think government has to approach these projects and work with industry and let industry know it supports them, whether it be a pipeline or a mine.” SEE
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School board goes online Board of School District 69 implements web-based discussion forum By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER The district now has a new online public forum running on their website at www.sd69.bc.ca. While response has been slow so far, the board is optimistic that as word gets out it will become a continuation of the vibrant discussions going on in the community over various school-related issues in the past year. “It’s just another form of communication, I hope it gets well used,” said trustee Julie Austin introducing the feature at the last school board meeting. They hope it will be used for ongoing constructive discussions between everyone from students and
teachers to senior management and the board, parents and the wider community in general. It has been “kick started” with a handful of hot topics like busing, budgeting and visioning and will add other topics as they come up. Four of the five member board were newly elected in November, having campaigned on a need for more transparency and open communication between the board and public. They stressed that the online forum will be in addition to any other ongoing public forums and various forms of communication, not replacing anything. Click on the ‘Online Discussion Forum’ tab on the district website at www.sd69.bc.ca to check it out. writer@pqbnews.com
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QUALICUM BEACH — Saving in the grocery stores all over B.C. seeds and promoting sustainable and ladybugs for aphid control in agricultural practices is a good garden shops all over Vancouver start, but those efforts are of only Island. These are only a few of our limited value without a strong agricultural enterprises.” agricultural policy in the province, Popham, said farmers are says Parksville-Qualicum NDP struggling largely because Liberal nominee Barry Avis. government policies have made it To this end, Avis this week andifficult to operate. nounced plans for a visit by Lana “There are lots of promises of Popham, the opposisupporting agricultion critic for agriture but there was no culture in Qualicum mention of it in the Beach on Feb. 4. throne speech or the “We’re excited to jobs plan,” said the have Lana visit us on Saanich MLA. “AgriSeedy Saturday and culture has been cut are inviting the public as far as the ministry to participate in a pubgoes. We’re at a critilic policy conversation cal stage and it can’t at the Rotary Hall in be cut more.” Qualicum Beach from Popham said pro3:30 until 5 p.m.” Avis grams for farmers are LANA POPHAM said. “Lana is the chair ... Saanich MLA and not a case of taxpayers of the Certification subsidizing private agriculture critic for Board for the Islands business, noting farmthe B.C. NDP Organic Producers ers are tied to their Association and a property because of leading agricultural activist in our the provincial Agricultural Land province.” Reserve. The theme of the event is Grow “They don’t want handouts. B.C., Feed B.C., Buy B.C. They want policies that support “We have a proud and diverse the industry,” she said. “We’re the agricultural history in Parksvilleleast supportive of any province in Qualicum and we are grateful for Canada in terms of agriculture.” the opportunity to discuss its presBritish Columbia has more than ervation with Lana Popham,” Avis 20,000 farms and over 1,100 food said. “I’m always delighted to find processing businesses. our local pork on the menus of resSEE SOLID ON A9 taurants in Vancouver and cheese
Resort’s false alarm turns into good fire drill The general Manager of TighNa-Mara Seaside Resort is impressed with how his staff handled a false fire alarm over the lunch hour on Sat., Jan. 28, with the quick reaction of the Parksville Fire Department. Paul Drummond came into work for a few hours to do some paperwork on Saturday, a day he thought would be quiet. Just before 1 p.m. the fire alarm went off in the main building and about half a dozen guests who were dining in
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the Cedar Room were escorted out of the building by staff. Drummond said not only was he relieved there was no fire, he was also pleased to see his staff carry out the resort’s emergency evacuation plan expertly. “It’s encouraging to know the staff did what they had to do. There was no hint of smoke and they went to their evacuation spots. The system works exactly as it should,” he stated. Fire Chief Doug Banks agreed everything was handled well. “It was a good fire drill,” he said. SEE RESORT ON A7
News Briefs DONATIONS FOR FIRE VICTIMS PARKSVILLE — Staff at the Travelodge in Parksville (424 West Island Highway) are collecting donations for the family who lost their home in the fire that also claimed two lives on Jan. 25 at the Nanoose First Nation. Anyone in the district that wants to donate can do so at the Travelodge’s front desk. — Submitted
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LOTTO TICKETS NEARLY GONE NANAIMO — North Town Centre will play host to the final draw of the annual Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation Lotto For Life on March 31. Already, 50 per cent of the tickets have sold, prior to the Feb. 15 early bird deadline. To get tickets, call 250-755-7640 or visit www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com. — Submitted
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When asked for his prediction about the next provincial election in B.C., John Cummins doesn’t hesitate. “After the next provincial election we are going to see a Conservative government in British Columbia,” said the leader of the B.C. Conservative Party. “Absolutely.” Between now and then though, said the leader of the upstart party, there remains a whole lot of work to do. Some of that work was on tap in Parksville Saturday, where members of the Central Island constituency associations gathered in the conference room at the Travelodge to map their path forward. “It’s a meeting to update the boards in this area of the island on some of the issues and things happening in the party,” Cummins said in an interview. “What I am telling them is that the party is strong. We are doing very well in the polls and we have two outstanding candidates representing us in the upcoming by-elections, so we are really thrilled with our progress. It’s been quite a while since we have been in such a strong position.” Much of the credit for that progress, he said, can be laid at the feet of the governing Liberals and their handling of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) issue. “We have momentum right now,” he said. “What has changed is the disgust level of the people with the BC Liberals has risen. The latest mishandling of this whole HST boondoggle has upset British Columbians and people simply don’t know what the agenda is here and what are the steps. When are we going to get rid of this thing?” Cummins said the construction industry has put many projects on hold until they get certainty on the HST issue, as they don’t want to build something prior to the reversal of the HST decision when it could be done for less at a later date. “It has been hurtful to the province of British Columbia the way this thing has been handled,” Cummins said. “If it had been the NDP that had brought in this tax and then went to referendum, asking what they should do, you can just imaging the ki-yiing that would have come from the Liberals. “The public sees through that. This has played a big role.”
John Cummins is optimistic about his party’s showing in the next provincial election. NEIL HORNER PHOTO Although Cummins sat as an MP in Stephen Harper’s Conservative government in Ottawa, he stressed his party is not “Harper-lite,” but rather an independent entity that shares some of the same values as their federal counterparts. “We are independent from the federal party. That has to be made clear,” he said. “We are not looking for an endorsement from the federal party and our view is that the best thing they can do for us at this point is to stay out of the fray. Our view of the world is British Columbia’s view of the world. We look out for British Columbia, but from a small ‘c’ conservative perspective.” That said, Cummins said he supports the federal party’s Omnibus Crime Bill, currently making its way through the House of Commons. Although some provincial leaders have expressed concern about having to pay the cost of building, staffing and running new prisons to accommodate the expected increase in inmates across the country, Cummins said he’s willing to pay the tab. “The issue here is that one of the primary responsibilities of the provincial government is to provide adequate funding for the justice system,” he said. “We all want safer streets. We all want to see people who commit these crimes,
who deserve incarceration to be dealt with in an appropriate manner. If a provincial government tells me we can’t afford to fund that, this tells me there is something terribly wrong with their priorities.” The economy is also a priority for Cummins, who stressed that while many British Columbians believe they have it good, things could be much better under a Conservative government. “In British Columbia we always think we are doing pretty well, sitting in one of the prettiest places you could live in, but the fact of the matter is the average family in B.C. earns less than a family in other provinces, so we are not doing as well as we think.” Cummins said the claim by the BC Liberals that the province has low taxes rings hollow, when he said the taxes paid by the average family here are higher than in any province west of Quebec. “The average family here pays higher taxes than one in NDP-run Manitoba,” he said. “That’s a fact. We have to lower our taxes and spend our tax dollars more wisely. We have to create good-paying jobs in forestry, mining and high tech. We need to start looking at things differently in this province and we have to create real jobs.” SEE
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FEATURE Alexandria hopes Variety is the spice of life Ballenas Secondary School grad Alexandria Maillot wants to turn a Variety’s Got Talent appearance into success By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER
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he is an up and coming Canadian musician with roots in Parksville and Alexandria Maillot continues to make an impression in the music industry. Singing basically since she was born, the talented singer, songwriter and musician is now 19 years old and is about to release her debut album next month. She is also one of the top 10 finalists for the Variety’s Got Talent competition and will perform before a panel of judges on February 3 at the River Rock Show Theatre in Vancouver. Maillot said she was fortunate to be chosen as a finalist after she sent in an audition video where she sang Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah and played the ukulele. Now living in Vancouver, the Ballenas Secondary School grad said she plans to wow the judges at the finals where she will perform Make You Feel My Love a song originally performed by Bob Dylan but recently covered by Adele. She said although she has some original music which will be on her upcoming CD, she wants to perform a song that the judges know. “I was considering an original song but I want to hit them with something they will be able to relate to more,” she said, adding, “it is not the easy route but the safe route and hopefully it will work like a charm.” Maillot made the top 10 in Variety’s competition last year, but Shylo Sharity won in 2011 and she has been performing steadily since then, even opening for country music legend Wynonna Judd. Maillot said winning the contest would open a lot of doors for her, particularly since the winner will receive a Tom Lee Rising Star package and appear on the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon which airs live on Global BC February 11 and
She agreed that in the music business networking is important and she is at a point in her life where she is able to get her name out there. “I am at the age right now where I can network and go to pubs,” she stated but agreed, “I don’t drink and I have been called the lamest 19 year old. If I get When I am to do the at the bar I order hot telethon that will be chocolate.” Maillot really nice may only be 19 years old but she has a lifetime of music ALEXANDRIA experience and an MAILLOT impressive Performer resume from performing opportunities that have included; showcasing her talents to audiences overseas in Egypt and Romania, winning numerous competitions like the PNE Shaw Star Discovery Talent Search and Victoria Idol, being featured on Virgin Radio’s Best of BC program, and catching the attention of impresario David Foster and earning a spot on stage with famed singer Jann Arden during a televised concert in Toronto. She definitely hopes to catch the attention of the Variety judges on Feb. 3 because if she wins she will get to perform on the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon, a charity she said she would be honored to be a part of. “It would be amazing … I love the charity. I was fortunate to be a part of it last year. If I get to do the telethon that will be really nice.” She said she still hasn’t decided what she will wear during her performance. She admits a lot of people tell her she looks like Adele so she will be doing some serious dress shopping over the next few days.
Former Parksvillian Alexandria Maillot is one of the top 10 finalists at the Variety’s Got Talent competition. 12. The winner will be selected by a panel of celebrity and industry judges, including music manager, Bruce Allen, Global BC’s Steve Darling, Spirit of the West’s Vince Ditrich and 100.5 The Peak’s Tamara Stanners. Maillot is hoping Ditrich who lives in Nanoose Bay will have a soft spot for her. She met the drummer and music producer when she was just 12 years old when she was at the Vancouver Island Music Awards.
“I hope he remembers me,” she said. She also hopes to make an impression on Allen because for more than 30 years, he has been a cornerstone in the Canadian entertainment industry, guiding the careers of musicians, producers and sports figures. Allen has been a major force in the music world managing the likes of Bryan Adams, Anne Murray, Martina McBride and Michael Buble just to name a few.
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By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Springwood Middle School teacher Robin Pawliuk made a presentation to the school board on Jan. 24, about a new Making a Difference program, continuing her work to engage students in social responsibility. “It’s easy to make a difference if you know how,” said Grade 8 student Emma Deering, who went on a trip to volunteer at the Loaves and Fishes food bank in Nanaimo. “We try to get kids here to see they can actually make a difference,” Pawliuk said of her work which started about seven years ago after a visit to Guatemala with her daughter. After that trip they co-founded Mayan Families Canada and began working with local students
for their own awareness and to help raise donations for children in Guatemala. While Pawliuk is still involved, Mayan Families Canada has taken on a life of its own with various schools taking on projects. More recently she has been working on other programs, starting with her own school. She brought three Grade 7 and 8 students with her to the school board meeting to talk about the things they have been involved in this year. “I got to hand out toiletries,” Deering said of her trip to Nanaimo, explaining it was an eye opening experience to see that the people who needed a hand were “just like you and me, but they have different needs,” and that you don’t often think about things like toiletries, or the socks they handed out
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Resort improves plans Drummond said that just last week members of his team also sprang into action after a young child pulled a fire alarm. He said even though they saw the child do it, staff members followed proper procedures and he said he is pleased to see such incidents are taken seriously. Drummond said any patrons in the restaurant Saturday who had to abandon their meals were taken care of, so nobody left grumpy. Peter and Teila Joyce of Qualicum Beach were in the middle of eating their lunch in the Cedar Room when staff told them they had to leave. The couple, who had spent Friday night at the resort, said despite the interruption they were still enjoying their mini stay-cation. Drummond said the resort recently reviewed its emergency planning procedures with employees in light of the unprecedented earthquake and tsunami in Japan last March. Mike Chislett, the resort’s concierge, was horrified at the devastation that unfolded in Japan and it prompted him to take a hard look at the resort’s own emergency preparedness plans. He discovered more current information was available and contacted WorkSafeBC right away to look for more resources. Drummond said since then the resort has been improving its emergency readiness plan including moving its evacuation areas away from parking lots surrounded by large trees toward more open areas. He said on Saturday the staff were in the designated areas mapped out in their evacuation plan. As a resort, Drummond said Tigh-Na-Mara must not only consider its nearly 300 employees but also, in high season, up to 800 guests staying in rooms spread across the resort’s nine hectares. He said the resort already had many good practices in place, including radio communication between night employees to ensure that whatever the hazard, people are able to stay in contact.
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Last spring Nanoose Bay Elementary School students helped the children raise close to double their goal for Mayan Families Canada. in Victoria on another trip. Eric Thompson
admitted he was really nervous when they first went on the
Victoria trip, but Pawliuk called him their poster child “with his
parent permission,” she pointed out. She said half way through the day he was deeply involved and clearly enjoying the experience. On his own initiative Grade 7 student Ryan Campbell had asked that people don’t bring presents to his twelfth birthday, but donate cash instead and he raised $510. While Pawliuk said the programs are going great and her defining moments as
a teacher have come from watching the students in those kinds of activities, “funding is a huge issue,” with transportation being the main expense that she hoped the board would take into consideration in the future. Check www.mayanfamiliescanada.org for more on that program and watch your local school for more social responsibility activities in the near future. writer@pqbnews.com
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NANOOSE BAY — How should the newly-minted Moorecroft Regional Park be managed? That’s a question area residents will get a chance to help answer at a special open house to look into the next phase of the Moorecroft Regional Park Management Plan. Participants at the Feb. 11 meeting will have the opportunity to comment on three different strategies for managing the park, as well as a draft park vision, management principles and goals. The event is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. at Kennedy Lodge in Moorecroft Park, located at the end of Stewart Road in Nanoose Bay. “Moorecroft Regional Park is a beautiful place to explore the local waterfront surrounded by mature forests and wetlands, and we’re committed to keeping it that way,” said RDN Chair Joe Stanhope. “I encourage residents throughout the region to share their ideas and comments as we develop the Moorecroft Management Plan.” The plan will guide operations, development and stewardship of Moorecroft, based on a comprehensive analysis of property values and public
The RDN and TNT are asking people to comment on the park’s future management plans. and stakeholder consultation. Regional district staff are working with O2 Planning and Design, the Nature Trust of BC and the Nature Conservancy of Canada to facilitate and oversee the plan, which is scheduled to be complete in November. The plan process was initiated in the fall of 2011. Following the open house, residents will also be invited to participate in an online survey and provide feedback using an interactive mapping tool at www.rdn.b.ca. The Regional District of Nanaimo and The Nature
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n all likelihood, the federal Conservatives aren’t going to make any cuts to current and impending retirement funds, like Old Age Security. The seniors who rely on that right now probably should not be worried about their OAS. As for the rest of us, who are still working right now and paying into that system, we’re going to have to keep an eye on the federal government’s plans to make changes to the system in future years. We have a leader who, if his past associations and writings are any indication, doesn’t fully appreciate Canada’s social welfare programs. Stephen Harper could very well use the European (and global) economic strife to help him justify massive changes — even cuts — to We cannot pensions and more. Harper, right now, is saying seniors currently blame them. on OAS, or about to collect it, don’t have to They paid into worry about it not being there. It’s great to hear the system, that Canada’s OAS is fully funded. He’s possibly worried that the senior vote could turn against too him in the time it takes to actually make such changes. For now. There’s a large generation of folks ready to retire and take advantage of that program. For those of us paying into it, that could spell bad news should a large population of retirees (Baby Boomers) drain that account. We cannot blame them. They paid into the system, too. When it comes to our turn, both the government and world economic situation could very well eat into any benefits paid on top of our own contributions. Yes, we should hedge our bets and consider programs outside of the government, but we cannot do so without paying attention. We must be ever watchful of our money — where it’s going and who is spending it. — editorial by Steven Heywood
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vive) I’d like to be found by search and rescue, not Turkey vultures. Ergo, my cell phone. It’s for emergencies. Contrary to popular belief, it is not that life-threatening to be ‘out of touch’ with the rest of the world for brief periods of time. Humankind managed brief forays into solitude for millennia before Samsung and RIM and Nokia came along. For most of my life it’s been the norm to rely on land lines, Canada Post, a loud wolf whistle or a polite ‘ahem’ when one wanted to make contact with somebody else. Otherwise, you were on your own. Nowadays people are seldom on their own except when they’re asleep. People check
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LETTERS Hospital seen as a green industry Reading your paper on Friday brought forth many questions such as why the secrecy. It is obvious that little consultation between VIHA and local residents has taken place when VIHA talks about the convenience of centralizing services. In Qualicum Beach all doctors offices are within three blocks of Lifelabs. If you find there is standing room only you may choose to do some shopping until the line is shorter. The new centre will require a 15-minute drive with no other options available. Who does that convenience, the system or the citizen? No doubt VIHA will go to great lengths to give the appearance of a hospital, even to the point of installing parking meters. Joe Murphy (VIHA vice-president of operations) speaks of more than 3,000 employees who buy houses, pay local taxes and do much of their shopping in local stores, so the money ($165,000,000) they make comes right back into the local community. This confirms the observation I made when I was on the NGRH board that the chief reason the Nanaimo members opposed a hospital in our area was that they saw the hospital as a green industry for Nanaimo.
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o matter what, we are getting a walk in clinic and no more. In this community, our premier Christy Clark has recently cried about seniors costing health care $20,000 per year compared to a young person who costs about $2,000 per year. She neglected to mention that many young people from here are working in Alberta because there are no jobs here that can support a family. I recently became very ill and needed to see a doctor. I made the mistake of going to Nanaimo Hospital emergency. It was an experience I would not want to repeat. The staff were excellent but the place was chaos. There were several overcrowded waiting rooms and beds all over the hallways. We were first in a waiting room and then processed to another waiting room, along with many other very sick people. Four times I was taken down to a room to be examined. The other patients in the waiting room were taken down to the same room and the sheets were never changed between patients. After all this, the doctor said he would like to keep me in overnight for observation but I would have to sleep in the hallway. I came home with a dangerously elevated blood pressure. There are no available beds in the Nanaimo hospital. I have been told a large part of this problem is because many unfortunately ill seniors are occupying acute care beds in Nanaimo Hospital waiting to be admitted to residential care. Attending a recent public meeting regarding the state of seniors’ health care, I was shocked to learn that in the last 10 years the senior population has increased 43 per cent and available residential beds have been cut by over 800 beds. What on earth is going on with the state of our health care? And government still will not finance a small overnight hospital in Oceanside. Good luck with that redundant stopgap walk in clinic.
Feature Letter
Gordon Hesby Qualicum Beach
You do not need to flash fingers at the residents who wave you to slow down. What you need to do is to remember your own children walk to school and that you would like the drivers to be respectful to them. So the next time you are on Moss street, remember it is full of kids and there is an elementary school at the end of the street. Be responsible, slow down and save a life.
Danielle Lirette Parksville
Focus on the local community first The global recession doesn’t seem to show too many signs of turning around and if we honestly examine our country’s economic future it is only marginally better. We are helpless to make any change when it comes to global, national and even provincial trends. We have only one option left, our local community. Keeping our
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money within our community and buying locally produced food is going to help hedge against the oncoming waves of recession. Stop supporting big corporations and big banks that feed the globalization machine. For example, stop shopping at Wal-Mart and move your money to credit unions. Get to know your neighbors and get involved somehow in the community. Our federal and provincial governments aren’t going to help us if the recession leads to a depression, but our local community will.
Trevor Fyfe Qualicum Beach
Reduce number of ferry terminals The bridge to Vancouver Island will not probably happen for 20 years or more. There is not enough foresight in any long term plan of one term of office. I do however, find it erroneous to not look at options other than the status quo. We have too many terminals and too many ships burning fuel. There must be a highway constructed down through the islands from Gabriola/Yellowpoint to Sturgess Bay and a main terminal constructed there for all traffic to the island from the mainland at Tsawwassen. I know those in Victoria will complain of the distance to the terminal compared to Swartz Bay, but it makes the most sense and eventually that will be the terminus for a tunnel or other connection to the mainland. The terminals that become redundant and liquidated will produce the revenue for the construction of the highway and new terminal. Fares can be reduced for the half hour trip and the ferry service can be streamlined and become more efficient. Multi terminal maintenance would be lowered and concentrated in one location. The only other option is to keep hiking rates, driving down ridership, and the eventual demise of the service when it is handed over to private enterprise.
Bob Tritschler Parksville
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Having reached our early 60s and lived in numerous cities, we have never had a call, never mind a visit from the Welcome Wagon. Imagine our surprise when we did get a call and a visit from Ann Hill. She welcomed us to the area and was most helpful, going out of her way to call us back on one of our inquiries, and informing us of many events and attractions of which we were totally unaware. At the same time, she left behind coupons for discounts and free merchandise. You really can’t beat that to make us feel welcome to Qualicum Beach.
D. Anderson H. Reitsema Qualicum Beach
In your somewhat dismissive note concerning the French Immersion celebration week in B.C. it might have been a good idea to check the fact that “surprise” is a feminine word in French. So, it is “quelle surprise,” not “quel.” Such casual errors tend to rub Francophones the wrong way. By the way, Jean is a man’s name in French, not a woman’s.
Jean Digras Parksville
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eachers in parts of B.C. wore black on Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of legislation that their union insists “stripped” their “right” to control staffing levels in public schools. This crucial management tool was abruptly taken back in 2002 by the B.C. Liberal government’s huge majority. Too abruptly, according to a B.C. Supreme Court judge last year. The court decision stemmed from a landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling that led to $80 million in compensation for contractbreaking in the B.C. health care support sector at around the same time. In the B.C. Teachers’ Federation case, the judge gave the provincial government a year to consult and come up with a replacement to the offending legislation, which will then cease to be in effect. That year is running out, with no more progress being made than the talks to replace the BCTF’s expired union contract. The pattern of all this is drearily familiar. The B.C. government has already tabled legislation to wrest control of teacher discipline away from the union, after an outside expert found that a convicted drug dealer and a sex offender had managed to get their teaching credentials restored. After the legislature resumes sitting, conflict-weary parents can expect to hear of new legislation to address the class size and special needs support issue. And there will likely also be an imposed contract, with the two-year “net zero” wage mandate that has already been accepted by most other government unions. The BCTF finally tabled a revised contract offer last week, by staging a news conference before sharing the offer with the government’s bargaining agent. It called for wage increases of three, six and six per cent, plus benefit improvements that tinkered with the breathtakingly extravagant
demands the union tabled last year. The BCTF estimated the package would cost a mere $300 million in the first year. “Show your work,” my math teachers used to tell me, but the BCTF didn’t show its calculations. Union officials dismissed the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association’s $2 billion cost estiBy Tom mate of the their initial demands as Fletcher “enormously inflated,” but didn’t show how or by how much. BCPSEA crunched what numbers the union gave them in the new proposal, and came up with a first-year cost of nearly $500 million. The BCTF allowed that its total package would cost $565 million. Again, no calculations. BCPSEA estimates the union’s proposal would cost an additional $880 million over three years. And that’s not counting the union’s demand for $300 million a year to reduce class sizes and increase special needs support staff. Teachers are still being compensated under the final terms of a contract that provided 16 per cent in wage increases over five years, in the midst of a harsh recession. And here’s a fun math fact. With percentage wage increases, three plus six plus six doesn’t equal 15. It’s closer to 16, because later raises are calculated on a larger base. So on wages alone, the BCTF wants the same in three years that it just got in five, at a time when private sector unions take layoffs and wage cuts, and the province is billions in the red. The president of the Langley Teachers’ Association went on CKNW radio and succinctly summed up the BCTF’s position. Raise income taxes across the board. Gordon Campbell cut everyone’s taxes by 25 per cent in 2001, and cut education to pay for it. They’re still fighting the 2005 election.
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Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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ties youngsters and young at heart. All eyes were on the stage where Robyn Hardy performing as Bobs, and Lorraine Pond who performed as LoLo sang, danced, clapped and tapped the afternoon away. Presented by the Sunrise Preschool the show included earthfriendly songs, such as Recycle With Me and I Love Bugs.
Teachers mark a ‘dark day’ By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER
Teachers in District 69 (Oceanside) joined counterparts across the province Friday marking the 10th anniversary of Bills 27 and 28. Calling it “A dark day for public education in B.C.” teachers wore black on January 28 to mark the anniversary of the passage of the bills they said ripped up teachers’ collective agreements and eliminated provisions protecting class size, class composition and services to students with special needs. “Over a single weekend in January 2002, the BC Liberals wiped out
decades of advocacy and sacrifice by teachers and launched a decade of cutbacks, school closures, and untold damage to teaching and learning conditions,” said BCTF president Susan Lambert in a news release. In April 2011, the BC Supreme Court found the bills to be unconstitutional and invalid, but there has been no provincial change in response. “B.C. teachers are sending a message to government that it’s time to respect bargaining rights and come to the table to reach a fair and reasonable agreement with teachers,” she said. writer@pqbnews.com
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BUSINESS Pharmacy helping Variety Club By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER A cheque in the amount of $500 from Pharmasave in Qualicum Beach will be presented to the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon which airs live on Global BC February 11 and 12. Back in October, Pharmasave in Qualicum Beach hosted a ladies night with all proceeds going to the Variety Club. Cosmetics manager Jennifer Spratt said the event which was a sell out is one of two they host each year at the store as a fundraiser for the charity. Several ladies were pampered at the fun event on October 23 called Unmask Your Beauty. They were treated to paraffin hand treatments, chair massages and mini face lifts from Euroscape Spa.
On October 23, 2011 the Qualicum Beach Pharmasave hosted a ladies night with proceeds going to the Variety Club. Those who attended the sellout event were pampered with relaxing treatments that included seated massages and paraffin hand dips. PQ NEWS FILE PHOTO Spratt said Pharmasave is the community drug store in Qualicum Beach and they
look forward to hosting the events every year because it is a great way to show appre-
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What happens to my RRSP at age 71?
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his is probably one of the most common questions I get. In terms of current legislation your RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) has to be converted to a RRIF (Registered Retirement Income Fund) by Dec. 31 in the year that you turn 71. You are not forced to withdraw income in the first year but in the year that you turn 72 you must begin withdrawing income. The amount of income that you must withdraw is based on two things. Firstly your age and secondly the amount of cash in your RRIF account as of Dec. 31 of the previous year. Let me demonstrate this by way of an example. Let’s assume you turned 71 in 2009 and you converted your RRSP to a RRIF but were not required to take an income for that year. On Dec. 31, 2009 your RRIF account was worth $100,000. In 2010 you are now required to withdraw 7.48 per cent ($7,480). You can withdraw this money monthly, quarterly or annually but it has to be withdrawn in 2010. The minimum percentage amount that has to be withdrawn every year will rise with age, but remember that even though this percentage rises you could be withdrawing a lower dollar value if the account value has dropped. The reason RRIF accounts are structured this way is because the government has graciously given you tax deferred growth on your RRSP and tax deductions on all your contributions during your working years and now they wish to begin recouping the unpaid tax. That leads us to how RRIF income is taxed. All RRIF
income is taxed as interest income regardless of type of investments held in the account, however there is no withholding tax on minimum withdrawals. Any withdrawals over and above your annual minimum will be subject to withholding tax at a rate of 10 per cent on $5,000, 20 per cent from $5,001 to $15,000 and 30 per cent above $15,000. One of the challenges is the income that now By has to be taken from their RRIF accounts pushes Stuart Kirk up their annual income to a point where they are getting clawed back on government benefits. To counter this, many retirees over the age of 65 split their RRIF income with their spouse as it forms part of eligible pension income. Another strategy is to use the age of the younger spouse to determine RRIF income, this is assuming you do not require this income or would like to lower it. There is also no maximum rule for a withdrawal from a RRIF except for the amount of money you have in the account. Remember that you can convert a RRSP to a RRIF at any age if you need regular monthly income as most institutions do not allow systematic income withdrawals from a RRSP. Please remember to consult your advisor before taking any action.
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Stuart Kirk, CIM, is a Retirement Planning Specialist with Precision Wealth Management Ltd. The opinions expressed are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect those of Precision Wealth Management Ltd. For comments or questions Stuart can be reached at stuart@precisionwealth.ca or 250-954-0247.
Local companies win business awards NANAIMO — Harbour Air was named Business of the Year at the 12th annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort. The Business of the Year award was the last of 17 awards at the well attended event, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank, Hayes Stewart Little Chartered Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of B.C. Locally, TradeTec Computer Systems Ltd. of Parksville was named Forestry/Wood Products Company of the Year. There were a record 450 submissions/ nominations for this year’s event, from across Vancouver Island. Other awards went to: • MD Esthetics Medical Laser & Skin Rejuvenation Centre as Small Business of the Year, • Cairnview Mechanical of Victoria as Trades Company of the Year, • ABC Precast of Nanaimo as Manufacturer of the Year, • GIC Direct.Com as Insurance/Financial Services Company of the Year, • Sharie Marie Mortgage Company of Port Alberni as Real Estate Company of the Year, • ViVitro Labs of Victoria as Professional Company of the Year, • Country Grocer of Duncan, Nanaimo and Victoria as Retailer of the Year, •Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. as Technology Business of the Year, • The Inn at Laurel Point as winner of the Going Green Award, • Harris Auto Group of Nanaimo as Automotive Business of the Year, • McKinnon & Associates of Nanaimo as Community Leader of the Year, • Island West Coast Developments of Nanaimo as Construction/Development Company of the Year, • Wizard of Paws Grooming of Victoria as Entrepreneur of the Year, • Nurse Next Door of Nanaimo as Health Company of the Year, and Dolphins Resort of Campbell River as Hospitality/Tourism Business of the Year. The annual awards gala is co-ordinated by Business Examiner and Business Vancouver — Submitted Island newspapers.
Parksville business awards March 2 PARKSVILLE — The Glassies will be held March 2 and the nominations are already in. Citizen, Business, Youth and Volunteer of the Year — and plenty more — are up for grabs in the 2011 Parksville community awards. Watch THE NEWS for more event details.
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ou see wild bumblebees, in particular, rolling about in ecstasy, tumbling with abandon, and picking the pollen up all over their furry bodies.” So said Christopher Lloyd in the tiny book Gardens — a collection of brief garden wisdom. From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 4 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, the 10th annual Seedy Saturday will kick-start spring while bringing you garden wisdom, with this year’s theme, “10 Years of Growing: Buzzing Right Along.” As you will have guessed by now, it’s a day for the bees and their fellow pollinators, along with the usual wonders always on tap. Seed swap tables, savvy speakers who really know of which they garden, vendors of seeds and all things garden-ish, draw prizes from a mini greenhouse for getting things off to a good start to a Jolda vase for displaying the results, farmers’ market, youngsters’ Shoots with Roots, and the Seedy Café to keep up your strength for the occasion … all these await your attention on Saturday. And … you can get a head start on Friday evening at 7 p.m. (if you get to the Windsor Room early) by hearing author/entomologist Linda Gilkeson’s presentation Troubleshooting Town Hall: Get Ready for your 2012 Garden. In recent media releases you will have found the details on these other knowledgeable speakers. Another special event at this year’s Seedy will be the honoring of Qualicum Beach’s Joy Smith, a founding member of this Seedy day, and the adoption by the Seedy Saturday Committee of the bean variety “Everbearing Joy” into the Canadian Seed Library. We know, Joy, that, “there’s plenty of inspiration to be found
Willi Waws By Nancy Whelan in [your] garden.” — John Spencer in Gardens. As this year’s theme emphasizes, Seedy Saturday would be a non-sprouter without The Pollinators. The world’s pollinators are responsible for the survival of about three quarters of all flowering plants and crops, worldwide; without them plant and animal life as we know it could not go on. In fact, the worldwide economic value of insect pollination alone has been estimated at $217 billion! Who are these critical creatures? They’re the bees, wasps, beetles, flies, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and bats. How do the pollinators work as gardeners’ helpers? They don’t likely have that particular job description in mind when they zero in to steal a few drops of a flower’s nectar and move onto another and another to do the same thing. All being creatures adorned with a little or a lot of fuzzy bits, these creatures brush against a plant’s pollen-covered anthers and in their rush to the trough, tiny grains of powdery yellow pollen stick to them, and are haphazardly carried and dropped to the same or another plants’ pistil. Here the pollen works its way down to the plant’s ovary and fertilizes the seeds waiting there. So … no pollinators, no fertile seeds, no plants. True, there are some plants and trees which are wind or water fertilized, or are self-fertilizing, but we wouldn’t want to depend on them exclu-
sively for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We do need the pollinators. Some of our most efficient pollinators are in trouble or have even disappeared from their range. Disease, pesticide
poisoning, pollution, and habitat loss have contributed to their demise. We, as gardeners and/or landscapers can helped these beleaguered helpers maintain vital and healthy ecosystems.
Design a garden with plants to attract and feed the pollinators, use native plants when possible, and plan for a diverse range of plants to whet different pollinator appetites, planting them in profusion
rather than a single plant here and there. Come to Seedy Saturday, on February 4 and learn a thing or two about The Pollinators. Maybe the birds and the bees, and the butterflies, and the hummingbirds do
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Robert Edward Hodge June 1, 1930 ~ January 17, 2012 Bob was born and raised in New Westminster, graduated from Duke of Connaught and earned his C.A. designation in 1954. His career in financial services was primarily with the Coquitlam School District. Upon retirement, he and Peggy spent 20 wonderful years in Qualicum Beach. Bob was an active member of the United Church, serving in many capacities at Sixth Avenue in New Westminster, Eagle Ridge in Coquitlam and St. Stephen’s in Qualicum. He is lovingly remembered by Peggy his wife of 56 years, his sons Craig and Ralph, daughters Brenda Hain and Carol Cox, and six dear grandchildren. Our sincere thanks to the excellent staff at Eagle Ridge Manor and to Edwin, his pastor and friend. A memorial service was held Saturday January 28th in Coquitlam.
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Maggie Towns-Schaftlein February 5, 1954 -January 26, 2012 Maggie died peacefully with her wife Jackie, her little sista Ilse, brother in law Ab, her dearest friends Beth, Alison, Kevin and Leslie by her side after her courageous very short battle with cancer. Maggie loved life and living in Oceanside. She was passionate, honest, most determined and never gave up on anything! Maggie became a very successful realtor; she enjoyed it and was committed to it. Her favourite place in the world was Bali; it gave her great peace in the last days of her life to know she will be returning there. Maggie’s family was so important to her; they gave her great delight, especially her big Bro Eric and all the nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her 4 legged kids Charlee, Toni, Cooper and Mr. T. and her mother in Scotland Margaret Mary Logue. Maggie is in a good place now joining her parents Herra and Roel Schaftlein and Jeffrey, who were very important to her. A Celebration of Life will be held February 1 at 2pm at the Thalassa Restaurant at the QB Memorial Golf Course.
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BORTOLIN, Delphi “Del” 1930 – 2012 Del passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Calgary surrounded by family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Violet, children Dave, Michele & Ted, brother Lindo & step-sister Josephine. Del grew up in Powell River, B.C. He graduated from U of T with an Engineering Degree, then went on to a successful career in the oil industry. He retired to Parksville where he pursued his passion for nature, community & tending to his home. Del will be greatly missed by those still here – welcomed by his big brother Morino & all those who went before him. His memorial will be held in Parksville this summer. Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Homes Ltd. Okotoks (403) 938-3111. To email condolences please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com
Margaret Ann Timewell: (Maggie) May 23, 1921 – January 21, 2012 At the age of 90 Margaret passed away peacefully in Nanaimo General Hospital Palliative Care from complications of a blood clot. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to BC in 1947 with her husband, Leonard Earl (deceased) and son Leonard James Timewell where Margaret resided for 61 years in North Vancouver (Lynn Valley) and (City of NV). In 2008 Margaret moved to Parksville, BC where she resided with her son and daughter in law prior to residing at Stanford Place Care Facility in Parksville. Margaret left behind her son Jim (Carol), grandsons Shawn, Jason (Melissa) and Stuart, sisters Jean (Kelowna), Sylvia (N. Dakota), Lora (Blue River) and Alice (Australia) and many great and great-great grandchildren. Margaret had been a Legion Auxiliary member and Harbour House volunteer. Margaret also spent many years as an auxiliary with both Eaton’s and the Hudson Bay. Margaret in her younger days traveled extensively. A celebration of life will be held at her son’s home on February 4, 2012. All of her enjoyments for the past few years were made possible by her caregivers at Stanford Place. Many thanks to them all!! Maggie will be missed by all that knew her.
FRAZER, Dr. Dennis Eric After a long and courageous battle with CBD, Dennis (Denny) Eric Frazer, 71, passed away early Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Sandringham Centre in Victoria, BC. Dennis is predeceased by his father, Eric Frances Frazer, and leaves behind his mother, Phyllis Valda Frazer. He also leaves behind four children, Cindy (Peter) Whatmough, Scott (Letitia) Frazer, Bonnie (Gordon) O'Neill, and Heather Frazer; his brother Gordon (Jodie) Frazer; his sister Jane (Doug) Newman, as well as his nephews Kris (Katie) Newman and Eric Frazer, and nieces Megan (Chansa) Mbao and Claire (Jon) Helm, as well as many other extended family members and friends. Dennis was born on August 15, 1940 in Edmonton, Alberta and lived there until school age at which time the family relocated to Peace River where Dennis spent a large portion of his early school years. He had great fondness for this period of his life. He later moved back to Edmonton where he attended McKearnen Junior High School, before moving onto Old Scona Composite High School, Westglen School, and finally graduating from Ross Sheppard High School as class president. Dennis also had many fond memories of summers spent with family and friends on Pigeon Lake in Alberta. Dennis attended the University of Alberta, where he obtained a degree in Zoology. He also belonged to the Phi
Delta Theta fraternity and sang in their choir. He then went on to study dentistry at the University of Alberta and the University of Manitoba. While in Dental School at U of A, Dennis participated in the University Naval Training Division (UNTD) Cornwallis and was awarded Best 1st Year Cadet. Upon graduation from dental school, Dennis relocated to Victoria where he ran a successful dental practice from 1967 to 1970, before returning to university at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School to become an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dennis returned to Victoria upon graduation and practised from 1975 until 2005, when his illness forced him to retire early. Dennis loved his work and always said he would practice until "they carried him out". Dennis held positions as Vice President of the BC Dental Association and President of the BC Society of Oral Surgeons. Dennis married Denise Warholm in 1967. They were married for 18 years and shared 4 beautiful children. Dennis was a frequent lecturer for Camosun College's Dental Hygiene program, which he loved. Subsequently, when faced with early retirement, Dennis pursued a life long dream of teaching, and began teaching for the University of British Columbia School of Dentistry. He was only able to act in this capacity for a couple years, but
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The family would like to thank Sandringham Care Centre for the incredible care and support they provided. They also wish to thank Dr. Arguash, Dr. Gheis, Dr. MacMillan and Dr. Biglow. A Celebration of Life will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Vancouver & Johnson Streets, on Sunday January 29, 2012 at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow in McCall’s Family Centre. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brain Research Centre, 2211 Westbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2B5, or at www.brain.ubc.ca. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT, pursuant to an Order made 11th January 2012, for substituted service, you are cited in a Citation to Propound an Alleged Will by Marianne Heine in Supreme Court of British Columbia Action No. 119 (Victoria Registry) and are hereby served in: Re the Estate of Merriam Roberta Schoenfeld, Deceased. A copy of the Citation to Propound an Alleged Will and Requisition may be obtained at the Victoria Courthouse Registry at 850 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia. IMPORTANT: you have 28 days from this date in which to file your written notice in response to Citation, failing which default judgment may be taken against you.
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Notice to Creditors and Others Re: Estate of ISABEL MAUD OLSEN DOB April 9, 1922, deceased, formerly of #301 5840 Glover Road Langley, Parksville and Tofino BC. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Isabel Olsen are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor’s Beth Grant of PO Box 275 Fort Langley BC, V1M 2R6 or Ron Raustad of 3890 Winlake Crescent, Burnaby BC, V5A 2G5 before Febuary 28th,2012 after which date the Executor’s will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor’s then have notice.
CGA STUDENT Required for a F/T position with CGA firm in Qualicum Beach. Wage according to experience. Benefit package offered. Please respond via email to: debra@bjcga.net – marked CGA
AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS Salmon Arm GM on Shuswap Lake in beautiful British Columbia requires fulltime journeyman automotive technicians. Email: m i ke g @ s a l m o n a r m g m . c o m fax: 250-832-5314.
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work from home online. Earn $500$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess. EARN EXTRA cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings for men & women. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No exp. needed. www.HWC-BC.com
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. requires a Spray Foam & Paint Applicator. Must have min. 2 yrs exp., and must be in good physical health. Great wages, benefits, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus, long term employment. Wages $33-$35/hr. Join a winning team. Call 780-846-2231 for appointment or send resume to: Fax 780-846-2241 or email Blaine Ross at blaine@autotanks.ca or Basil Inder at production@autotanks.ca.
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EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, derrickhands, motorhands and floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodr illing.com. Phone 780-955-5537.
MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & Doctors need well trained staff. No experience needed! Local training & job placement available. Call for more info! 1-888-7484126.
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The Parksville/Qualicum Beach News is looking for a responsible person to deliver in your area! call The News circulation at 248-4341, ext. 260. CURRENT ROUTES AVAILABLE:
Qualicum Route #652 - 61 papers
Alder, Crescent Rd. W., Hoylake Rd W, Poplar & Yew
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Beach, Crescent Rd W, Hoylake W, Sunningdale
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1st Ave W, Cedar, Harlech, Hemlock, Jones, Mill & Rye
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Bay, Crescent Rd W, Elm, Hoylake W & Rye Rd
Parksville Route #208 - 74 papers Pym 662-705, Temple 539-708, Chinook, Allenborgough, Sanderson & Willow
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Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking a Journeyman Electrician Certified for the Province of British Columbia to join the Duke Point Sawmill, located south of Nanaimo, BC. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Certified Electrician will perform a full range of journeyman level Electrician duties utilizing considerable initiative and judgment and in accordance with blueprints, diagrams, electrical and building codes, regulations and company policy. A detailed job posting can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php This is an USW hourly union position with a Certified Rate of $33.47 per hour and a comprehensive benefit package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/collective_agreements.php The successful candidate will be team orientated with an ability to deliver results that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the business. He/she will have the ability to adopt and encourage innovative thinking that contributes to achieving practical solutions to complex problems. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Fri., Feb.10/12 Reference Code: Electrician, DP
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EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 Store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN BCTQ certification mandatory. Fulltime opening @ West Coast Reduction Ltd in Vancouver. Competitive wage and benefits. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com.
DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca
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. FOR ALL your house painting needs call Paul or Karen at KPZ Painting. Worksafe insured. 250-752-1240 or email us at kpz@shaw.ca O.K. THE HANDYMAN. Interior painting & plastering. Small or big jobs. 250-947-5970 POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB
STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on selloff models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure. 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783. Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com
COASTAL LOG SCALING COURSE Nanaimo Based Log Scaling Co. is seeking motivated students. Course to Start in March (5 days/week.) Government Exam in June. E-mail for further info. scalingjobs@gmail.com
PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING
ORGAN & KEYBOARD LESSONS In your own home on your own instrument KEITH CLARKE 1-250-743-9669 HEALTH PRODUCTS $10 CASH back for every pound you lose. Herbal Magic. Lose Weight Guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic now at 1-800827-8975 for more information. Limited time offer. 90 DAY WEIGHT Loss RVLution comes to Canada! Ditch the Diet, Join the RVLution. Take control of your health, free trial available. Call for details and RVLution meeting near you! 250-951-1999 cbryanrandle@gmail.com
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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.
CLEANING SERVICES GOT IT MAID has openings for house cleaning clients. Insured, bonded for your protection. Call 250-228-0621.
COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS COMPUTERS From Nanoose to Deep Bay. Call Kevin 250-240-7372 SONGBIRD WEB STUDIOBusiness & personal websites. Shopping carts & more. Visit www.sbwebstudio.ca or call 250-248-2783.
CONTRACTORS PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Service. Repairs, Reno’s, Quality Workmanship. Will beat Competitors Estimates Call Bill 250-240-2038
DRYWALL FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs. Textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859. PACIFIC RIM DRYWALL 21 yrs 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. Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Renovation Specialist, 30 yrs of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
GARDENING PRUNING, FRUIT & ornamental’s. Winter & Spring yard clean-up. Over 25 years exp. Call Ted (250)228-6682.
TREE PRUNING
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PETS PETS CKC REG. Male Black Miniature Poodle puppies for sale. Ready to go to a good home. All puppies have been vet checked and have their shots. $1200.00 which includes the cost of neutering. For more information please call 250-723-8256 after 5 PM. Registered Belgian Shepherd Tervuren. Import lines. 1-250392-5531 dmcyr@wlake.com
STEEL BUILDINGS steel of a deal - building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED LOOKING FOR a quality Salal source. Phone for details (604)483-9263.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 50+ Lovely one bedroom patio home in Parksville. Multiple upgrades. New paint, laminate floor, walk-in shower, 3 appliances. Meals optional. Small pet allowed. 250-334-7748
HOUSES FOR SALE
GORGE VIEW APT 258 Gorge Road East Stes avail. - Some Immed. 1 Bdrm $860; 2 Bdrms $1120; 2 Bdrm & den $1125. Amenities incl’s indoor pool, fitness facilities, above grnd and parkade pkg, on site laundry. Onsite staff avail. Please call Sue or Elena 250-380-6566 Email: gvapts@shaw.ca PARK WEST APTS 55 Bay Street Stes avail. - some immed. 1 Bdrms from $875; 2 bdrms from $1125. Close to Victoria downtown, Save-On, Starbucks & transportation. Please Call Wendy 250-590-7505 Email: pw@ramco.ca WETHERBY APTS FOR SENIORS ONLY 55+ Spacious stes Avail. - some immed. Bach $750; 1 bdrm $890; 2 bdrms $1075 & up. Close to buses, Hillside Mall, doctors, dentists all within walking distance. Seniors lifestyle of convenience & comfort. On site laundry, social room. Staff available. Please call Bonny 250-598-1650 Email: weth@ramco.ca SEAGATE APTS 707 Esquimalt Road Stes avail. - some immed. 1 bdrm $875 & up; 2 bdrms $1010 & up. Indoor pool, exercise rm and many other fitness amenities. Full view of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please call Sylvia 250-383-1731 Email: sea@ramco.ca
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WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.
OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone and internet. Available Now. $1100/mo. (250) 954-0662 .
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service.
PARKSVILLE 2-BDRM, 55+. Bright, comfortable, secure, recently remodelled. W/D, F/S, D/W. Close to all amenities. N/S. Avail Feb. 1st. $850./mo. Ref’s. Call 250-248-6287.
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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051
THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking Forestry Engineers to assist in road and cutback design. For those that display the qualities we desire we will provide remuneration that is above industry standard. Send resumes to the Planning Manager at (250)956-4888 or email vstavrakor@lemare.ca.
Roses and Shrubs too! Qualified and experienced personnel DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid Bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
Call 250-752-3161 or 250-240-0102 Luke Downs WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Snow removal, pruning, cleanup & what-have-you. 752-9444
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master & 60GT Certificate required. Apply alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or fax to (250) 9745216
INCOME OPPORTUNITY HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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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.
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250-468-9660. WOOD PELLET fuel for sale. We deliver. 250-757-9232
HANDYPERSONS 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 WAYNE’’S HAUL Away. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Leaf raking, Bondable PV/QB. 250-752-1639.
MOVING & STORAGE 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.
PARKSVILLE OCEAN view 2 bdrm Apt, quiet bldg, pets ok, heat/hot water incl’d. Avail Feb 1st, $800/mo. Free 32” TV with 1-yr lease. (250)248-3350
FUEL/FIREWOOD
Call 1-866-768-8886
LEGAL SERVICES THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking a Machinist. Fulltime union wages. Please send resumes by fax to (250)956-4888 or by email to office@lemare.ca.
FREE DROP OFF: Oil, batteries, scrap metal. We pay $Cash$ for unwanted Cars & Trucks. Call anytime. Norm & Sons Towing & Salvage (prev. of Bull Dog Auto) 250-7578911 or 250-954-7543.
STOCK UP NOW COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD (SINCE 1999) BEST WAY TO BURN YOUR MONEY!
M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
PARKSVILLE – BRIGHT & spacious 2 bdrm, D/W, W/D optional. Large balcony, security camera & parking incl’d. Near schools, beach, downtown & on bus route. From $775. Available now and March 1st. Call 250-248-8592.
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HUTCH, TABLE & chairs, light maple, good cond., $300 obo. Ride on Murry mower, good cond., $325. Table saw & plainner, $40. (250)248-6846. USED 4 DRAWER Lateral filing cabinet, Beige. $100.00 Call 250-248-4341.
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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.
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RENTALS ACREAGE LANGLEY, BC, 31.24 acres In ALR, flat land, good drainage, creek. 10 acres in cottonwood trees balance in mixture of pasture & bush. Qualifies for farm taxes. Older barn. Lovely building site for dream home. Drilled well, plentiful excellent water, designated septic field. 5 Mins to hospital, shopping complex, and indoor pool. $1,800,000. (604)534-2748
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DOWNTOWN QUALICUM- 1 bdrm condo, 5 appls, storage. NS/NP. Avail Mar 1. $800. Call (250)752-3419. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM- 2 bdrm + den condo, 5 appls, NS/NP. Available Feb 1. $950 mo. Call (250)752-3419.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. Pet Friendly! All utilities Included. Phone 250-248-6532.
COTTAGES HORSES WELCOME. N. Qualicum, newly renovated 2 bdrm cottage. Small barn, riding ring, storage shed, fenced yard. Pets upon approval, space for 1-2 horses, $1000 mo, refs req’d, 250-752-0030.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COOMBS, 2 bdrm S/S duplex, new paint & carpet, 5 appl’s, NP/NS, fireplace, secure garage & storage. Quiet area. $900/mo + utilities. Avail. immed. Phone: 250-951-1792
MOBILE HOMES & PADS COOMBS- 1200sq ft, 3 bdrms, sunken family&dining room, wood stove, W/D, D/W, private patio, peaceful setting. 12 mins Qualicum Beach Parksville, $950. (250)951-9962.
NORTH QUALICUM, Peaceful rural setting, New 2 bdrm. 5 appls, elec. heat, glass covered patio deck with additional ground level patio. Fenced yard with room for a garden. Ref’s req’d. N/S. Currently available. $900./mo. Call David or Carrie 250-752-5211. WHISKEY CREEK, Quiet area, 1 bdrm mobile on lot, F/S, W/D, N/P, N/S, $475 p/m + utils. Ref’s Req’d Avail. immed. Call 250-752-0501.
MODULAR HOMES HILLIERS- 1 bdrm+ den mobile. NS/NP. Private yard. Refs req’d. $550+ utils. Avail now. Call (250)468-2742.
HOMES FOR RENT
3 BD home in Qualicum Beach $1100/mo 2 BD apartment, includes hydro $825/mo Check it out at www.remax-anchor.ca Call Sharon Edgell for more information 752-2466 or 1-800-668-3622 4 BDRM, 10min from Qualicum. Fenced yard $1000 + hydro. Avail. now (250)616-7827. BOWSER- 1 BDRM Cabin $650.+ utils. Avail now. Pet on approval. N/S. (250)228-4145. NEW CUSTOM built house for rent in Nanoose Bay. Beautiful open concept 1 bdrm. plus den, All stainless steel appliance’s, rock fireplace and woodstove. Quiet neighborhood, walk to the beach! available March 1st $1250 + utilities. A MUST SEE! Call 250-816-5808 jesshodgson25@gmail.com PARKSVILLELARGE 3 bdrm, 1 bath, ocean view, 5 appls, close to beach & town, NS/NP. $1000 mo + D/D. Refs req’d. Available immed. 250-954-7403, 250-248-9985. PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM loft home, large yard, 5 appl’s, long term lease option. New paint, great home. $1050. + utils. Call (250)248-6629. (PARKSVILLE), 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 657 Soriel Road (Parksville). Lge fenced yard w/ garage. Painted top to bottom very clean. Close to Winchelsea Elem, Oceanside, Ballenas. Feb 1. $1100 neg. Call 604-985-2457, 604-369-2457. Email: gwil888@shaw.ca PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm rancher, 1.5 bath, gas fp, 5 appl’s, $1200 util’s incld’d. Avail. now. Call 1(604)929-1345. PARKSVILLE - NEWER 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, good location. NICE HOUSE with economical heat pump & hot water, F/S, D/W, W/D, built in micro, Vacuflo, F/P, N/S, N/P, ref’s req’d. DD. $1295/mo utils. Avail Mar. 1st. Call 250954-1165 or 250-951-2636 QUALICUM, 2 bdrm ocean view home w/ sunroom/storage. New bath/flooring, landscaped property w/ garden beds/fruit trees maintained by owner. Near walking trails, river & ocean. 7 min to town. $950 + utils. Clean, mature. N/S. Feb. 1. 250-752-9086. QUALICUM BEACH, 3 bdrms, 2 blocks to downtown, fenced, N/S, small pets negotiable, $1300 p/m. Avail. Immediately Call Bob 250-248-3281 WHISKEY CREEK, 1100sq. ft, 3 bdrms, lower level of house, 4 appls. NP/NS, $750 mo + utils. Call 250-752-0501.
OFFICE/RETAIL Retail / Professional Space for Lease in the village Qualicum Beach. from 544 sq.ft to 1427 sq.ft. phone 250 248 6504
RV PADS COOMBS: RV site. Small adult park, $375 + hydro (year round), incls cable & storage. Call (250)586-1372.
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PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623.
QUALICUM BEACH. 2 bdrm, 1 blk from ocean. 1200 sq.ft, 1.5 baths, D/W, storage room, covered prking, coin operated laundry. N/S. 10 unit complex. 1 pet OK. $1000/mo. 250802-7114. angela55@shaw.ca
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING EMERALD ESTATES. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Avail Feb 1st. $1350 inclds housekeeping & weekly laundry. Optional meal plan available. (250)951-3553.
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SUITES, LOWER 1 BDRM BSMT SUITE. SUIT SINGLE. ON BUS RTE CLS TO BALLENAS SCHL. Separate entry, share laundry, partial furnished. INCLUDES heat, hydro & satelite. Nonsmoker. Parking. No pets. $650 for single, $750/mo for couple. Call 250-248-2468. COLUMBIA BEACH, large, bright 1 bdrm, main level, separate entrance, N/S, N/P, incls utils. Avail Feb. 1st, $650 mo. Call 250-752-9891. ERRINGTON- 1 bdrm lrg sunny suite, all utils, cable & internet incld. Non-smokers only! $750 mo. Available now. (250)248-7050 before 8pm.
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QUALICUM- COUNTRY living close to Qualicum Beach, 1 bdrm suite, wood stove, incl all utils, 3 appls + W/D, satellite TV incl. NS/NP. Avail Now. refs req. $760. 250-752-3557.
TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.
S. PARKSVILLE 1 bdrm + den. Incl. cable/internet & util. $825/mo 250-927-9029
SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted! We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks etc. $4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up Island Wide. Min. 10 (1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad
SUITES, UPPER 2 BDRM, 10mins to Qualicum. Fenced yard. $600 + hydro. Avail. immed. (250)616-7827. PARKSVILLE- Mar 1, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, lrg, bright, furnish/equipped. Priv ent. $1000. Inclds utils, wireless, satellite.NS/NP 250-954-2118. PARKSVILLE, newer, cozy 1 bdrm suite. Suits 1 person. Warm, private & quiet. $795. mo. Incl heat, hydro. N/P, N/S 250-954-8326
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SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
TRUCKS & VANS CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.
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Making of a Rockhill out of a Little Rock Former Parksville high school football player one of only two Canadian-born players to suit up in first college all star game By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS
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rom the gridiron comes word former Ballenas Whaler Carson Rockhill is one of two Canadian-born players invited to suit up at the inaugural Players All-Star Classic in Little Rock, Arkansas this Saturday. Being billed as ‘Battle for the Rock,’ the newly floated high-profile college football all-star game will be played out at Memorial Stadium Feb. 4 and is expected to sell out at over 50,000 fans. For the players it’s a chance to strut their stuff at what doubles as an NFL combine. For for pro scouts, it’s another opportunity to evaluate college seniors. For Rockhill, the only Canadian university player to get the call, “it’s a huge opportunity.” The game’s organizers are headed by Little Rock businessman Walter O’Neal, and John Murphy, the assistant GM for the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders who over the years has worked on over 20 different all-star games. The other Canadian suiting up will be Christo Bilukidi. The six-foot-five, 295-pound Bilukidi was a two-year starter at Georgia State who played primarily at defensive tackle but also saw action at defensive end. The native of Angola, who grew up in Ottawa and was named a team captain for the 2011 campaign, led the Panthers with five sacks. Both Canadian players will be playing for the North. Closer to home, the Rockhills are a football family and it should come as no surprise that Carson’s older brother Brandon and the rest of the clan are very proud. Contacted in Cowtown on Friday, Rockhill, 21, confirmed he’s looking forward to the big challenge in Little Rock. He is in his fourth year at U of C, and he still has two more years of eligibility left. This is also his draft year, and the Ballenas Secondary School grad is expected to generate a lot of interest at the CFL draft in May. And if Little Rock pans out, the NFL could very well be calling too. Rockhill started playing football at the age of 10 when he joined his brother on the Parksville Packers, and has played every season since. “Eleven years,” he confirmed. “You couldn’t do the things that we have to do all year ‘round if you didn’t love the game,” he chuckled when asked if he still brings the same passion for the game to the field after all those years, pointing out, “we’re working out seven days a week with two-a-days twice a week ... it’s a huge commitment, especially at the college level, and you find out quickly who’s (serious). “Ultimately you want to achieve the best you can, you want to have a chance to go to the CFL, or even the NFL.” On that note, Rockhill, who is working towards his degree in business and
Parksville’s Carson Rockhill (above and inset) will be one of only two Canadian-born players to suit up in this Saturday’s inaugural Players All-Star Classic in Little Rock, Arkansas. PHOTOS COURTESY DAVID MOLL / DINOS ATHLETICS general management, has been invited because of an ineligible player. They to the CFL Evaluation Camp in Toronto, went on to win the Hardy Cup (Canada March 2-4. West title) for the fourth straight year, While it’s certainly his rep and skill but saw their campaign come to a disapset on the field that earned him the invite pointing end with a 41-10 loss to the to Little Rock, Rockhill defending national chamcredits his Canadian CFL pion, Université Laval Rouge agent Darren Gill for getting et Or, in the Vanier Cup it done. semifinals. “I’m excited and nervous “It was unfortunate, but at the same time,” he said hopefully next year we’ll be honestly. “It’s definitely goable to overcome them.” ing to be a challenge, but it’s As for the brothers in a great opportunity.” football, Brandon, 23, graduThe Classic, he pointed ated from U of C last year, out, will feature NCAA Divibut Rockhill boys got to play sion 1 athletes from some of together on the same team for the biggest programs in the three seasons. BLAKE NILS USA — players from teams “It definitely made it con... U of C Dions like Penn State, UCLA and venient for us both moving coach would like to there (to Calgary),” said CarWestern Oregon to name a have Rockhill back few. son, adding, “we didn’t know Rockhill has been plaanybody ... 6 a.m. workouts ... tooned at offensive tackle the last three it’s a lot easier when your brother has the years. The Dinos went 7-1 in their 2011 key to your room.” CIS regular season and improved to 8-0 “Right now my mentality is just to when UBC had to forfeit all their games hold my own and see how I fit in that
environment ... I’d like to get a little bit of attention there if I can,” he conceded, then made the point “the most (people) I’ve ever played in front of was about 22,000 and that was pretty crazy, so I can’t imagine what this is going to be like.” Asked his take on what Rockhill brings to the table, Dinos’ head coach Blake Nill had great things to say about the Oceansider he says, “plays with a bit of an edge.” Nill is in his sixth season with the Dinos, and he was head coach of the St Mary’s University Huskies in Halifax for eight years prior to that. As the story goes, it was while he was with the Huskies that he recruited Brandon to play for him. When he took the job in Calgary, Brandon transferred to U of C as well. “I went to St. Mary’s because of Blake — he runs the closest system to American football in the country,” said Brandon, who is back in town for a while. Brandon, said coach Nill, did a good job selling him about his not-so-little brother. “We were really lucky to have Brandon on the program, and we’re really lucky to have Carson ... we could have lost Carson to a school on the west coast easily, so we were fortunate. Carson has two years of eligibility left ... if I could get him for one more I’d be extremely happy.” Injuries cut Brandon’s football career short, but he’s behind his brother 100 per cent. “Oh yeah ... I told him the first couple days down there they’re going to try and get in his head. I told him they’re Americans and football’s their life but that he can handle whatever they put in front of him.” “He was a big lanky kid when he came here,” said Nill, adding the 6’6” Carson weighed around 240 pounds in his rookie season with the Dinos. Fast forward to today and he’s still 6’6”, but now tips the toledoes at 300 pounds. “The kid is a terrific athlete and he’s worked hard over the last four years,” said Nill. “He’s a big strong athlete now, and he’s very highly touted among the pros. I would not be surprised if Carson is a first round draft pick in the CFL draft this year. Not only has he grown physically, he’s also matured. He’s become more responsible, he’s a good student ... he’s done really well on and off the field.” Carson, Nill said, “is physically ready and he’s mentally ready to play against these U.S. college guys. He’ll be fine and he’ll hold his own. For sure.” As for big number 66; “There’s going to be some big lads down there but I think I’ll do alright,” Carson said, paused, then made the point, “this is an opportunity of a lifetime, and I’m going to make the most of it.” He flew out of Calgary for Little Rock 6 a.m. Monday morning. sports@pqbnews.com
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Luciano Somerville celebrates the opening goal of Saturday’s win over Campbell River. JAMES CLARKE PHOTOS
Generals hammer Storm Oceanside puts up nine goals after a week layoff. Eight games left By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS Oceanside’s Save On Foods Generals returned to the rink hungry for a win Saturday, and were full value for a satisfying 9-4 final over the Campbell River Storm. The Storm may be at the bottom of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) standings, but they are fast and stubborn and always play Oceanside tough. Both teams came out of the gate hard, and the Storm thought they’d struck for the early lead just over a minute in, only to have it waved off. Luciano Somerville rubbed salt in the wound when he roofed a Cam McKarrick rebound and staked Oceanside to a 1-0 lead a minute later. Taylor Grobowski (Garrett Kemmler, Dylan Haugen) struck on the power play at 8:52 to up it to 2-0. Local boy Brett Willsie scored for CR at 11:19 to cut it to 2-1. Haugen scored at 18:01 to make it 3-1, which is how it stood at the first intermission. Taylor Gray (Nathan Deyell, Riel Gibson) scored 4:08 into the second period to up it to 4-1. CR got one to go at 7:47 to make it 4-2. Oceanside struck for two goals — Connor Allison at 15:55 and Kyle Yamasaki on the PP at 18:48 — for a 6-2 Gens’ lead after 40 minutes. The Generals kept their foot on the gas in the third with Haugen, Grobowski and Gray all scoring. The Storm mustered two in the last two minutes, the last one a bit unusual as it was an empty netter. “We had three guys with two goals each so I pulled the goalie and loaded them up to
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Shady Rest Eagles’ striker Andrew Evans, right, fights through the Islands United defender that later started the fight that ended the game. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO
Eagles scrap for 2-1 win By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS No pun intended but the Shady Rest Eagles’ Over 35 side picked up a hard-fought win at Qualicum Beach Rec Fields on Saturday as they out-dueled Islands United in a game-shortened 2-1 final. “It was a good game, both teams played well (but) we ended up having a bit of a scuffle, a bit of a confrontation between a couple guys, so the game was called early which was very unusual,” Shadies
player/manager Craig Gooding surmised Sunday night, pointing out both teams have since apologized and all is forgiven. “We really enjoy playing those guys; they’re good guys.” An up-tempo game between two skilled teams, this one saw the visitors, made up of players from Denman and Hornby Islands, open the scoring in the first 10 minutes off a miscue down low, but the Shadies pressed and Phil Jenkins and Andrew Evans fed the net to make it 2-1 for the home side at
the half, which is how it stood. The Shadies were back in action on Sunday up-Island where they played Powell River Villa a 1-1 draw. Russ Hannay scored for the locals in that one. Currently sitting middle of the pack in their five-team league, the O35 Shadies start their BC Cup run in the Grover Cup Feb. 10 against Saltspring FC. “Injuries, fields closed, other commitments ... it’s been a real tough year for our team, but we’ll see,” said Gooding.
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Yeomans rink wins Parksville mixed spiel PARKSVILLE — From the rink comes word Parksville Curling Club played host to its annual Senior Mixed Bonspiel Jan. 20-22. According to Winn Rehill, this year’s event featured 16 teams from the mainland, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo. Several of the curlers she points out “are snowbirds from Manitoba and Saskatchewan, who curl here while warming up in Parksville.” A round robin format, each team played five games, and in the end it was all Oceanside. The Yeomans rink from Qualicum Beach (QB) — skip Albert Zeghers, third Joyce Ronyecz, second Ted Yeomans and lead Dee Mathison — won the A Event. The Parksville/Qualicum Dale rink of skip Judy Maitland, third Dick Gratton, second Sheila Dale and lead Don Ferguson won the B Event. The Erickson rink from QB — skip Cliff Gussie, third Jan Erickson, second Merv Erickson and lead Kay Gussie won the C Event. The Tieulie Team from Parksville — skip Maurice Tieulie, third Winn Rehill, second Greg Rehill and lead Sonya Britton, won the D Event.
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U12 Bucs take hard way They will now have to beat Vic Field 3 in a one-game showdown this Saturday in Victoria with the winner grabbing the third and final spot off the rock to their provincial playdowns. The Bucs’ Anthony Ashby from Port Alberni put on an outstanding effort and was awarded the “Hardest working player” for the two game effort by the coaches. Also earning props from their coaches were the Bucs’ two female players: Daytona McCullough and Jasmin Shafi, who put forth a great effort with Jasmin getting a goal in each game and Daytona getting a couple of assists. Other notable efforts were goalie Ethan Bell, who was ill going into the games. Derian Thompson and Garrett Bell scored multiple times, as did Nicholas Lozier and Nathan Armstrong (from Campbell River) Losing two kids to injury Friday night definitely put us in a tough situation going into Saturday morning,” U12 Bucs coach Cam Miller surmised, adding Anthony Ashby was simply the hardest worker in both games. Ashby received the hardest worker yellow hard hat in the second game, however the big star in game number one was goalie Ethan Bell who kept the score “way less then it could have been, saving ball after ball.” “One word to sum up his performance is ‘unreal’,” said the coach .”He is only a U10 and playing in the U12 division can be hard enough as a player but as a goalie — it’s incredible.” Another notable out there, said Miller, was Derian Thompson. “For being the smallest guy out there he played like the biggest. He was solid on big stick for us during both games. Overall we were very pleased on how the team battled missing four kids, no matter what the score says they should all be proud of what they did this weekend. We have one more game this weekend (and) if we win we go to provincials, which is an incredible accomplishment.” Oceanside is 4-0 against Vic Field 3 this season.
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Big hats, big hearts Haven Society fundraising event By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER A Big Hat Fashion Show and Lunch is being held on Sat., Feb. 4 at Parksville’s Quality Resort Bayside, with proceeds going towards programs offered by the Haven Society — an organization that helps families in the community who have experienced violence. Joanne Whitman, who is organizing the fundraiser, said the date of the event is significant because it is on the weekend of the Super Bowl. She said statistics indicate that on Super Bowl Sunday there are more cases of domestic abuse in North America than on any other day of the year. The Haven Society in Nanaimo has been promoting the safety of women, children, youth and families since 1978. Every year over 2,500 women and children in the mid Vancouver Island area seek support to deal with issues of abuse and violence. Its programs provide everything from shelter to emotional support, counseling, advocacy and court accompaniment. Abuse comes in many guises and leaves deep marks whether it is physical, emotional or sexual. SEE
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Many of the guests dressed in period costume as they attempt to flush out the unsub. Rotary spokesperson Sandy Herle said all funds raised from the event will stay in Parksville and a portion will be directed toward programs designed to support youth at risk and other worthwhile local Rotary projects. Murder as well as a scrumptious meal were served up as the guests attempted to figure out who was up to no good. While enjoying the dinner the attendees were handed clues as they participated in a fun-filled evening of theatre and camaraderie with like-minded sleuths. In the end, Sherry Lee figured out who the diabolical perpetrator was and won a one night stay at the Beach Club. The Rotary Club of Parksville AM hopes the event will become an annual fundraising event.
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By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER or centuries bagpipes have been played all over the world and while it is the national instrument of Scotland you don’t have to be Scottish to play the musical instrument and if you think you have what it takes to play the pipes Dashwood resident Mel Wilson would like to hear from you. In Scotland the pipes are an important part of the culture and are a symbol of strength, the salve of the soul, and the prize of Clans but here in Oceanside their popularity isn’t overwhelming but despite that Wilson continues to look for recruits for the Mt. Arrowsmith Pipe Band. Wilson is the Pipe Major of the Mt. Arrowsmith Pipe Band which was formed in Parksville in 1975. He has been in that role for 10 years now and said over that period of time it has been a struggle to find new pipers and drummers for the band. At present the band has 23 members who regularly participate in community events throughout District 69 such as the Canada
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Day parade and Remembrance Day ceremonies but if Wilson had his way his pipe band wouldn’t be used for just parades and special occasions. Wilson who recently piped in the haggis at the Robert Burns Supper at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach said he has been playing the pipes since he was 12 years old and he has lost count of how many haggis puddings he has piped in over the years. While the Scots and other Celtic people continue to celebrate the ancient and traditional instruments, keeping them an integral part of their musical heritage he said sadly that isn’t the case here. He admitted it is hard to attract young people because playing the bagpipe doesn’t have the same appeal as playing a guitar in a rock band and kids these days are using their fingers for other things. “We have a lot of competition from video games,” he stated. He said Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby has a world renowned Pipe Band that consistently captures national and international prizes and over the years it has become a respected institution in the
community for its calibre of performers. “It’s great to have the world champions at SFU. They have tons of pipers over there to chose from.” Wilson said when they are lucky enough to find young people with the musical talent to master the pipes, they don’t have them for long because many of them leave the community to go off to university or to find work in the bigger cities. “Being in a small community we have less to pick from. Other pipe bands also have shortages…it’s not just us.” He said high school pipe bands are huge in the United States but in this community that isn’t the case. He said they have had school band students come out and try the pipes but unless they really love it they don’t stick with it. “We teach young people. We give them a good shot at it,” he stated. Learning to play the bagpipe cannot be taken lightly and isn’t easy and according to Wilson it is a long process to learn. “It is really challenging and difficult to play. It isn’t for everyone,” he admitted. Piping requires care and attention, but plenty of raw talent or
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Donna Dash (left) Gwen Acres (far right), Ann Tardiff (black turtle neck holding scissors) and Jutta L’Hirondelle were busy making fascinators Friday. cally since 2006 to benefit the SLF. The local group of about 100 dedicated volunteers has already donated $184,000 to the foundation. The guests at this years fundraiser have an opportunity to purchase a oneof-a-kind handmade fascinator to wear
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QUALICUM BEACH — On Fri., Feb. 3, internationally famed and acclaimed singer songwriter and instrumentalist Paul O’Brien of Victoria joins with members of his family to perform as “Those O’Briens” at the Acoustic Cafe in Qualicum Beach. O’Brien is known for his eclectic folk style and has a natural instinct for humor and storytelling. Prior to the family act on the Rotary
House stage in Qualicum Beach there will be the open stage. Anyone who would like to be added to the open stage lineup can e-mail the hosts at: jbeaton@shaw.ca. The Acoustic Cafe happens on the first Friday of the month. Admission to the Cafe is $5, the doors open at 7 p.m. and the open stage begins at 7:30 Tickets are available at the Vintage Candy Shop in Qualicum Beach.
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Wear your best hats — and the bigger the better fun if you do,” agreed Whitman. She added there will be door prizes and a contest for the best hat. The fashion show will be presented by Mercedes Lane and Whitman said at last years event the fashion show was a big hit. “Last year we had people buying clothes right off the models.” Helping behind the scenes at the event will be Lauriedawn Trippell who works at Mercedes Lane. To say that Trippell is a hat lover is an understatement. She
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The artistic director of the Vancouver Island Opera (VIO) is keeping herself busy these days. The VIO’s recital series schedule is confirmed with the first event of this year just around the corner but Tatiana Vasilieva is also planning her next big opera production. Faust is a grand opera by Charles Gounod and Vasilieva said she will be holding auditions for the production at the end of February. In the meantime, she is looking forward to presenting a recital at the McMillan Arts Centre Gallery (MAC) on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. Soprano Margo Le Vae will delight with arias as well as musical theatre songs. Vasilieva said it will be a real treat for music lovers. “It is the first recital of this year and I am looking forward to it. Margo is wonderful. She performed in the last opera as Giannetta and she was very good,” admitted Vasilieva. L’Eliser d’Amore, or The Elixir of Love, met with rave reviews when it was presented at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on Nov. 5 and 6 last year. Vasilieva said for 2012 she is present-
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VIO will follow up L’Eliser d’Amore (above) with Gounod’s Faust. ing a French opera that will be just as grand as the Italian L’Eliser d’Amore. She said she will have a full professional orchestra and she will be looking for some great singers. She said although the death of her beloved husband last year has taken quite a toll on her, she wants to continue leading the VIO and bring high quality performances to the area.
“I don’t want to slow down. The opera is what keeps me going. This is what I want to do and this is what my husband wanted me to do and it makes me feel good,” she agreed. She said it is her goal to bring only the best performers to the stage and while many of her star performers have come from Vancouver, that doesn’t mean she won’t consider local talent in her productions, but she admitted she has high standards when she is seeking her cast. “There are many things to take into consideration during an audition. It is not just the voice … but dramatic ability and how they fit into the whole ensemble. It is not so simple … there are a lot of factors, and I want a world class level.” Vasilieva said she works hard to provide the community with world class music and hopes people will come out and support the upcoming recital series, which starts February 19 with Soprano Margo Le Vae accompanied by pianist Nicolai Maloff. All Recitals are held at the MAC (formerly the Oceanside Arts Council Gallery) located at 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. Tickets are available at the door.
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Furball Auction hopes to raise $20,000 PetSmart charity program, among others, we have spayed 200 cats in the Coombs and Errington area. That only leaves me with 1,800 still to go.” Ashmead said the 160 tickets usually sell out quickly, adding there is more reason than ever for people to get on board this year. “We have a very special item for the live auction,” she said. “Aaron Nicklen is donating a week at a luxury two bedroom
By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER
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Tidesmen ready to sing to your valentine PARKSVILLE — Anyone looking to make major points with their loved one on Valentine’s Day need look no farther than The Tidesmen. That’s because there’s nothing that says ‘I love you’ better than a barbershop quartet singing it, rose in hand, at the front door. Barbershop quartets across the Central Vancouver Island will deliver singing valentines to special sweethearts — not
only at home but also in offices, work sites and schools throughout the region. Wherever they appear, they’ll draw a crowd — and sometimes a few tears. The quartets belong to the Barbershop Harmony Society and its local chapter The Tidesmen. The $50 price of a Singing Valentine includes two songs sung in barbershop harmony, a card, a rose and a digital
photo to remember the occasion. Men and women alike are on the receiving end, with moving results. Supporters are encouraged to order early. Because of time and quartet limits there will only be singing valentines offered to the first 50 orders. Romantic partners are invited to order singing valentines by contacting Gerry Steff at 250-248-8742. — NEWS Staff
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there was some really nice wine in there.” She is still looking for more. Any donations for the event can be dropped off at Qualicum Pet Foods at 104 - 166 West First Ave. prior to the event. Tickets are $35 each and can be picked up at Qualicum Pet Foods. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner starting at 6:30. For more information contact Ashmead at 250-752-2797.
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As one of the main driving forces behind Qualicum Cat Rescue, Barb Ashmead has seen no shortage of furballs in her time, but she’s hoping Oceanside residents will cough up something a lot more lucrative next month. In fact, she’s hoping to raise at least $20,000 when she and her team put on the annual Furball Auction, slated for Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. “It’s a prime rib
and vegetarian dinner and a silent and live auction,” Ashmead said. “One hundred per cent of the proceeds go to the cat rescue.” The money, she said, is needed more than ever because, although Qualicum Cat Rescue has no paid staff, the demand for the services it provides is growing by leaps and bounds. “We need all the help we can get,” she said. “Last year we adopted out 250 cats and kittens, which was 50 per cent more than the year before. With the help of the
condo in Hawaii.” Ashmead said she has a great many other items for both live and silent auctions. “Sally Laidlaw always paints a picture for us and her work is incredible,” Ashmead said. “We’ve also got men tools, like a Dewalt router. As well, we’ve got a table of wine, where we sell tickets and if you win you get all the wine on the table. Last year we had 69 bottles — and
NEIL HORNER PHOTO
Qualicum Cat Rescue event on Feb. 18 to help abandoned cats
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NEW BUSINESS HOURS RDN ADMINISTRATION AND TRANSIT The Regional District of Nanaimo is pleased to announce that commencing Wednesday, February 1 the RDN Administration Building and RDN Transit Building, at 6300 Hammond Bay Road in Nanaimo, will be extending office hours to 5:30 PM every Wednesday. Business hours for the remainder of the week will remain unchanged for both buildings. During the extended hours the public will be able to access all regular services, such as building permits, utility payments, and planning advice. The new business hours are as follows:
RDN Administration Building Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
RDN Transit Building Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
For more information please contact RDN Administration at 25-390-4111, or toll free 1-877-607-4111, or RDN Transit at 250-390-6565.
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