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City of Parksville mulls funds for goose cull AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Parksville council is considering a $25,000 grant to the Guardians of Mid-Island Estuaries Society (GMIES) to help restore the Englishman River estuary from Canada goose damage, possibly leading to a cull.

In a second presentation to the council this week, Danielle Morrison, a GMIES spokesperson, gave further details on the devastation the resident geese have done in the last 30 years and the kind of work needed to repair it.

The group has been studying the Englishman and Little Qualicum estuaries for sevMARC LEFEBVRE eral years, banding and tracking birds and fencing off areas of carex grass, but this has only been a preliminary step.

They now hope to start an extensive three year project to do better scientific research and develop a concrete management strategy.

Morrison showed before and after photos of the estuary where deep grass has been reduced to mud.

“This problem has been around 30 or 40 years and the problem is we’ve had study after study, what I’d like to know is why nothing gets done?” asked councillor Al Greir.

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Woman bites back in attack Dog owner retaliates against pair of aggressive dogs on Hamilton Marsh trails NEIL HORNER

The bites came courtesy of a Rottweiler and a terrier cross who leapt onto the dog as Bluestone walked Sasha From inside the cone on her head comes a low moan, along with cousin Jane Dalton and her dog on the forest prompting Danielle Bluestone to tear trails just past 11 a.m.

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Oceanside Royal LePage agents donated $18,107.50 to the Society of Organized Services’ Haven House program for domestic violence. All the money stays in the local community they pointed out as they gathered Valentine’s Day at the Travelodge and gave the cheque to the SOS’s Renate Sutherland.

Need exceeds expectation Campaign sees $102,000 raised, more than 2,000 people helped STEVEN HEYWOOD

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Every year, the Society of Organized Services holds a Christmas campaign to raise money for their program to help families and children in need get through the holidays.

For the second straight year, the community rallied and helped the SOS exceed their goal of $95,000. This last effort saw more than $102,000 donated by the community — a tremendous response, and needed.

SOS executive director Renate Sutherland said the demand for their services in December was way up over last year. She said they expected around 2,000 people — children and their families — in the program. There ended up being 2,009 individuals who received grocery vouchers, toys and more to help make ends meet.

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but they are indicators that more people face uncertain times as the local economy remains unstable.

Many of the people using the SOS program this time were first-timers, she said.

“It’s indicative of the economy,” she said.

“When people need this kind of assistance, it means there might be only one person in a family working, or down to part-time or ever lowerpaying jobs.”

The community stepped up in a big way once again, Sutherland continued, providing toys and gifts for children and families, and adding to the SOS’s campaign funds. While that money is all but gone now, the SOS continues to deliver programs to help people, young and old.

These programs, she said, are now being evaluated for possible upgrades next year.

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Cull a last resort, says Morrison CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

“It takes a coordinated effort and lasting strategy,” Morrison said. In the past individual groups may have done their own projects and GMIES is working towards a coordinated scientific strategy.

Greir said that whatever the study finds, “At the end of the day we’re going to have to cull.”

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Marc Lefebvre agreed.

“I support a cull, why keep studying the problem. The estuary looks like a moonscape, what more evidence do you need?”

Morrison said a cull may be the end result, “if the city is on board with that, it is a lot easier

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Canada geese in District 69 are causing some concern as they devour estuary grasses.

to keep numbers low with one event.”

She pointed out “we don’t know what the carrying capacity is,” in terms of how many geese there are and how many

the estuary can handle.

She also said that to get permission for a cull they’d need very solid scientific evidence.

“Sometimes its frustrating but you have to prove the most obvious thing in the world.”

Before a cull, the management plan would involve egg addling, installing more fencing and re-planting carex grasses.

They are asking the city for for $10,000 for the first year followed by $8,000 and $7,000.

The regional district has committed $10,000 a year for the next three years in principal and expect to receive $46,000 from their various other partners.

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With no history of violence, dogs not likely doomed CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

One of the dogs, a large brown Rottweiler, latched onto Sasha’s neck while the second animal attacked her hindquarters.

“As soon as the brown one latched onto her I jumped on the two of them and tried to drag them off,” Bluestone said.

“I pulled its lips, but no sooner had I got its teeth off her when it would clamp on again somewhere else. The other dog was on her haunches and I was trying to fight them both off.”

As she battled to save her dog, Bluestone was bitten repeatedly on her hands, but that didn’t stop her.

“They went right for the neck.

I sank my teeth into its head above its right eye and bit as hard as I could until it let go and then I screamed, ‘please God almighty, don’t let them kill my dog!”’

The white terrier cross meanwhile, found itself at the business end of Bluestone’s fists.

“I was punching it again and again in the face and it wouldn’t let go, it wouldn’t get off her,” she said. “I don’t know how I got it off.”

Her cousin, Dalton, saw the whole thing.

“The dogs were relentless, they kept on attaching,” she said.

“There were moments when Danielle successfully separated them from Sasha and yelled at

the owner to get the dogs out of the area and away from Sasha.

However, the owner was also unsuccessful in removing the dogs any distance. At which point, the two dogs lunged again at Sasha.

The battle, she said, went on in this fashion for five to 10 minutes.

“I found a large stick and handed it to my cousin,” she said. “Using a large stick and more physical fighting between my cousin and the dogs, once again they were separated. At this point, somehow the owner got more control of the dogs and with the stick in hand and yelling at the woman to get going, Danielle managed to get off the ground and follow the woman and the dogs to the car park.”

In the parking lot, Bluestone demanded to know the owner’s name and phone number, but had no luck in that regard. However, she did manage to jot down the licence plate number of her car.

“I was screaming at her,” Bluestone said. “She turned around and asked if I was alright and said she was sorry, then she jumped into her gray Matrix and sped off. I screamed after her that I had her licence plate number.”

With the car receding into the distance, Bluestone raced back to her stricken pet.

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Danielle Bluestone shows the wounds she received fighting off two dogs that were attacking her Golden retriever, Sasha.

“I ran back down the trail as fast as I could. Sasha was lying there all traumatized and I had blood pouring out of me.”

After phoning the police, Bluestone and Dalton took Sasha home and then took her to the Coombs Veterinary Clinic, where the dog was treated, leav-

ing Bluestone with a $500 bill.

Bluestone wants a formal apology from the other dog owner, as well as having her vet bill paid and the two attacking dogs destroyed.

Oceanside RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robertson confirmed that a complaint was made to

police about the incident, but noted the complaint was immediately turned over to the Regional District of Nanaimio’s bylaw control office.

Regional District of Nanaimo animal control officer Cheryl Zanchetta said destroying the dogs is unlikely, as she said they appear to have no prior record of attacks. However, she stressed she is in the very early stages of her investigation and no determinations have yet been made.

“We are waiting to get all the statements and confirmation from the vet,” she said. “I know Mrs. Bluestone is unable to write a statement right now but once her hands are feeling better she can type out a statement. I spoke to the other lady and she is going to get me a statement as well. You have to take everything into account. There are so many different factors. It’s never black and white.”

Noting she is unable to type a statement because her hands are badly bitten, Bluestone, who suffers from Hepatitis C, said she isn’t about to back down.

“If those dogs had gone after my cousin’s little Havanese they would have broken its back just like that,” the Hilliers resdent said. “I know one thing for sure though. I won’t be walking my dog down at Hamilton Marsh again.”

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Surveys have gone out and focus groups are being polled for their opinions on SOS programs. Sutherland said staff are in the process of collecting this information as they look to make improvements to many of their programs.

“We need to make sure that we are running the programs correctly,” she explained. “They have to meet people’s needs and they must work.”

Simply because they’ve run a program the same for years, doesn’t mean it’s the right way, or best way, she continued. And that goes for the annual Christmas is for Kids Campaign. Sutherland said it has been close to 30 years without a comprehensive review of the program.

“The community has changed a bit over that time. There are new

people here, there are more community groups here.”

This process of program updates started close to two years ago, Sutherland said. The staff look at four or five programs each year and try to improve them. Because the Christmas program is so big, they’re only reviewing two or three this year.

“There won’t be massive changes to the Christmas program,” said Sutherland, adding it works well, but like anything, it could be improved to better serve a changing community.

One aspect that hopefully won’t change, is the level of support it receives. In addition to widespread community donations, it garners 100-plus volunteers each year. That alone, said Sutherland, is a big reason for the campaign’s success.

NANAIMO — An off duty Nanaimo RCMP officer is being credited with averting trouble after a woman was found Thurs., Feb. 16 passed out at the steering wheel with her car running, still in reverse and parked precariously close to a preschool.

Corporal Dean Muir and his wife were about to pick up their child from a preschool located at the Beban Park recreation center at about 11:15 a.m. when they noticed a woman slumped over the steering wheel of a newer model van.

Muir, initially thinking the female was in medical distress, called 911.

The woman soon responded to his shouts and banging

on her window and managed to open her door.

Muir quickly shut off her vehicle and removed the keys. By her movements and speech, Muir’s assessment of the situation soon shifted to the possibility the female may be impaired by alcohol.

BC Ambulance arrived and assessed her but found no medical cause for her condition.

On duty RCMP officers arrived and commenced an impaired driving investigation. The 48-year-old Qualicum Beach woman was then taken to the Nanaimo RCMP detachment, where she provided two breath samples, which police say far exceeded the legal limit set for im-

paired driving.

The woman was released to a sober person later in the day and is facing charges of care and control while under the influence of alcohol under the Criminal Code. She is scheduled to appear in court on May 15.

The same female was involved just six days earlier in another impaired driving incident in Qualicum Beach.

On Feb. 11 at 4 p.m., she was suspected of driving her car into a ditch, near the intersection of Bay St. and Highway 19A. Parksville RCMP are recommending impaired driving charges.

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When the French Creek Residents Association called a meeting to discuss their options for their water supply, there was a meagre turnout and the poll they conducted had an uncertain result.

Association president Michael Jessen said the issue of whether French Creek should remain as participants in both the Arrowsmith Water Service and the Englishman River Water Service arose during Novemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s municipal election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It actually came up at the all-candidates meeting on November 16 when (Regional District of Nanaimo chair) Joe Stanhope said if elected he wanted to hear from the residents of French Creek about their feelings regarding staying in the Arrowsmith Water Service,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There have been rumblings in the community, especially after the Qualicum Beach government decided to sever their connection with the next stages of the AWS.â&#x20AC;?

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to remain involved with the Arrowsmith Water Service, with seven voting in the negative.

The poll on the Englishman River Water Service was more deďŹ nitive, with only one of 20 respondents saying they wanted to remain involved.

The main message, Jessen said, was that there was a need for more information.

Indeed, 21 respondents replied in the afďŹ rmative to the question about whether they wanted more information, with only two being satisďŹ ed they had all the knowledge they needed. Jessen said he wants to organize a roundtable at some point in the future.

Regional District Area G director Joe Stanhope said he, too wants more information

and, once he gets it, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll call a public open house to discuss water issues in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I said was during the election that clearly there had to be a conversation with the residents regarding the issue because there were a lot of questions,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How you connect a public system with a private system.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s number one. EPCOR is developing their own water system, so the question is, should residents be paying to develop sources at the same time EPCOR is developing new sources for their residents?â&#x20AC;?

Stanhope said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unlikely that French Creek would want to dissociate itself from the Arrowsmith Water System, as it is well on its way to being paid for.

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Parksville city council gave the first nod to a bylaw prohibiting deer feeding, sending it to the next council meeting for the first of three readings.

Councillor Peter Morrison asked how useful this would be if they don’t have the resources to enforce it and whether it only came up from squabbling neighbours.

Coun. Bill Neufeld agreed and said there is so much vegetation around there’s no way to stop deer. He added this bylaw goes too far in trying to manage residents’ actions.

Coun. Sue Powell, who introduced the motion, said it originally came from at least one specific situation where someone was putting buckets of food out for deer. It turned out there was nothing the city could do about it.

Mayor Chris Burger admitted “the city has very limited bylaw resources,” but suggested having the law on the books would be the first step in encouraging people to stop.

He said council will require a bigger conversation about about

City to review its list of fines with an eye on increases In looking at establishing a bylaw prohibiting deer feeding, city staff found many fines to be inadequate and will look at updating their municipal ticket information bylaw.

A report from staff points out the highest fine is $1,000 for cutting down a protected tree without a permit, while other infractions, particularly involving health and safety, could be considered equally, if not more serious.

The proposed updates would increase sevbylaw enforcement priorities and funding.

“The less interaction between humans and wildlife the better, whether it’s with your bumper or feeding them,” conservation officer Stewart Bates has told THE NEWS. He said while urban deer look tame, they are wild animals that, among other issues can be aggressive with people and dogs when protecting their young and can draw in cougars.

Experts also point to the damage they can do to property and possibility of disease transmission.

Bates said the best thing to do is scare deer away and make your yard unappealing, adding antifeeding bylaws, like in Nanaimo, can be a useful step in reducing human-deer conflicts.

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The APC meets on the first and third Wednesdays at 2:00 pm, when required (e.g. six meetings in 2011, four in 2010 and seven in 2009), to advise Council on matters within the scope of Section 898 of the Local Government Act referred to the APC, including rezoning and development permit applications.

At least four of the five APC members must be Town residents, and preference is given to applicants with experience in the following areas: architecture and urban planning; environmental matters; land development industry; local business community; representative of youth; representative of aging population; and local tourism industry. Community interest in design and development is also considered.

Commission background (minutes, bylaw, etc.) can be viewed on the Town of Qualicum Beach website (www.qualicumbeach.com) or at the Municipal Office. All appointments are on a volunteer basis and members serve without remuneration.

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Unique projects give Falvai handyman title Qualicum Beach’s Mark Falvai wins HGTV’s Handyman Challenge; uses opportunity to raise money for cancer ride BRENDA GOUGH

when a set-up was coming.

During the parties, Falvai and Simister used the occasion to raise money for the BC Cancer foundation. The two are riders in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer which takes place on June 16 and 17.

In all, five parties were hosted by the pair who used Falvai’s official tool belt from the show as a money collecting accessory.

Simister said after several soirees at their home, the total they raised from their friend’s stuffing the tool belt with cash came to $1,567.

Falvai said now that the parties are over, it is time to get in shape for the long bike ride he is facing.

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Qualicum Beach graphic and furniture designer Mark Falvai no longer has to keep it a secret.

He was crowned the winner in Canada’s Handyman Challenge back in July but the final show wasn’t aired until Tuesday, Feb. 21. The 38-year-old local jack of all trades had to keep who the eventual winner was top secret until all the episodes on the HGTV reality show were aired.

The final challenge for the remaining four contestants was to build a deck and Falvai, who was in it to win it, knew he had to go the extra mile and he did.

Even though it would be a huge challenge, Falvai chose to build a round deck.

“I have never made a round deck before. I didn’t know if it would work … but I had a back up plan to my back up plan. It took a lot of planning but once I got started I said yeah … I can do this,” he explained during an interview the morning after the finale was aired.

He said the four finalists weren’t presented with their last challenge until the night before so it didn’t leave much time for planning.

“It was about 11 p.m. and they said OK, this is what your are doing tomorrow and see you in the morning. It was stressful. I got to my room at midnight and stayed up until 3:30 a.m. working out the details. I didn’t get a ton of sleep.”

Tough as nails contractor Mike Holmes, who is on the very popular HGTV show, Holmes On Homes, was one of the three judges Falvai had to impress.

Each finalist got a construction crew to assist them in the final project and Falvai agreed his team was experienced but construction of the deck had to be lead by him.

“Mike Holmes’ son was on my team but he wasn’t about to

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Qualicum Beach’s Mark Falvai is interviewed by CHEK News’ Skye Ryan. Falvai is enjoying his fame after winning HGTV’s Canada’s Handyman Challenge.

give me anything. He was a great worker and we had fun. I was in my glory once we started,” he said.

During the episode the judges expressed concern that Falvai might not finish his ambitious plan, but Falvai said he wasn’t worried or stressed out.

“I knew how long it was going to take me and I knew I would get it done. They all thought I was screwed and that is why they were blown away … they didn’t think it was possible.”

In the end, the three judges agreed that everyone deserved to win because all four finalists were creative and amazing, but it was Falvai who stood out the most. They said not too many people have what he has and called him ‘completely wacky’.

They compared Falvai’s work to snowflakes agreeing that each of his projects were unique.

Falvai’s partner Joanne Simister said when the phone rang on day of the last challenge she

Falvai got a new tool belt out of the deal.

knew Mark was the winner.

“When I answered it was Mike Holmes on the line. He said ‘hi Joanne this is Mike Holmes call-

ing’ and I just knew he won and I screamed,” she recalled and added, “I said I wish I could say I was surprised but I wasn’t because I knew in my heart he would win.

I know the extent of Mark’s talent and when he decided he was going to do it he knew he would win. I am the luckiest woman, he is amazing.”

Falvai admitted he had a bit of a headache Wednesday morning after all of the celebrating that erupted after he was declared the winner Tuesday night and while he didn’t win a prize, or even a trophy, he said it was a great experience.

Falvai and Simister, who have four children including one year old twins, hosted parties at their home during each episode and he said it was hard keeping tight lipped about what the end result was. He said everyone around him tried to trick him into revealing something but he said it was fun and he became an expert at deflecting and seeing

I wish I could say I was surprised but I wasn’t because I knew in my heart he would win.

JOANNE SIMISTER

Even though he has had several offers from people who want him to build them a round deck, he said he doesn’t like to do anything twice so he will be focussing on a new business which involves designing fishing gear.

Allure Tackle is his latest project. He said he has created a job for himself that he feels passionate about.

“People say do what you love and I do enjoy fishing.”

He said the website for his business is under construction but pretty soon looksthatkill.ca will be up and running offering all sorts of lures and flashers for salt water fishing.

He said although the TV network has a publicist for him, he hasn’t been inundated with requests for TV appearances after his victory and for now he is keeping busy thanking the many people who have supported him.

Congratulations!

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Beachfest and Canada Day. Bill Neufeld didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say which way Mayor Chris Burger pointed out heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d vote, but took up Greirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arguitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot more complicated than the ment, saying heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been involved in cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grant-in-aid program. many community groups over the City director of ďŹ years and they always nance Lucky Butterraised their own funds. worth, who wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any group that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the meeting, said there survive without $200 is no simple way to isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much of a group,â&#x20AC;? determine the kind of Greir has said in the grants Greir was referpast. ring to, pointing out the Despite his rallying city gives the commuagainst some grants, nity centre $200,000 a Greir has asked council AL GREIR year and $40,000 a year for funds or aid-in-kind towards the chamber of several times including commerce operation of the visitor $5,000 for the Cyclone Taylor Cup, centre, which could be considered the German Ju Jutsu Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free grants. use of the city-owned building on The city provides funds in nu- McVickers Street and the donation merous budget areas including ac- of a city lot to Habitat for Humancessibility, rebate and upgrade pro- ity. grams like replacing old toilets and Grants-in-aid are dispersed funds towards things like the Brant twice a year. In March 2011, counfestival, high school scholarships cil had a $2,500 budget. They gave and arts council grants. grants of $100 to $500 to 11 groups Grierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t received including Ballenas dry grad, the well by the other councillors. Burg- Association for Community Living er said the grant-in-aid program and the Lions Club. only costs the city $5,000 a year and Aside from the grant-in-aid progoes to a lot of valuable groups. gram, Greir said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like cut what â&#x20AC;&#x153;A common complaint is that he called $47,000 a year in grants, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing to do here,â&#x20AC;? said though he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t clear on which coun. Peter Morrison, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this would ones. be thumbing our nose at people He repeated that â&#x20AC;&#x153;these groups looking to bring events to town.â&#x20AC;? do a great deal for the community,â&#x20AC;?

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arksville city councillor Al Greir really needs to leave the city’s grantsin-aid program alone — for no other reason than he, himself, has taken advantage of them for a few causes near and dear to his own heart.

Yes, we get that Greir is trying to be the councillor that looks after taxpayer dollars and tries to eliminate waste. No beef there.

However, the city’s grant-in-aid program, and certainly some of its extra grants in the form of operating funds to organizations like the local visitor centre, is not the place where waste resides.

In fact, it can be argued (and it has been argued) that a little goes a heck of a long way. The small grants that the city hands out — a few hundred bucks here and there for a total of $5,000 in each year — is simply a gesture of goodwill to the groups that receive it. It’s the city’s way of saying, “thanks, we support your project or event because it actually benefits the community far more than the value of the grant.”

Even when the city gives more — like the $2,500 and additional in-kind donations to the annual sandcastle competition weekend — the return can be tremendous. The sandcastle event alone draws tens of thousands of people to Parksville. They stay here, eat here and even give a little back to volunteer groups when they pay a trifle to see the sand sculptures. It’s unlikely taxpayers feel that money from the city is poorly spent.

In all likelihood, taxpayers aren’t too concerned about spending 0.05 per cent of the city’s annual budget (approx. $10 million) on a few good things, run by well-meaning people. Even the $47,000 in spending Greir wants cut represents only around a half-a-per cent of the city’s budget.

It comes down to the non-essentials, if Greir is, indeed, looking to cut. Things like flowers, street cleaning and other beautification measures won’t kill us if they’re gone. But it would make Parksville a dull place to live.

By that example, it behooves Greir and council to think carefully about where they find their savings.

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Letters ADS ARE MISLEADING The huge B.C. government ad stating, â&#x20AC;&#x153;B.C. has doubled lumber exports to China in one year,â&#x20AC;? in your paper (THE NEWS, Feb. 21) makes me laugh in disbelief.

According to The Province, February 20, 2012 article, B.C. raw log exports to China have gone up 160 per cent, causing more than 70 mills in B.C. to close in the past 12 years.

That is thousands of jobs lost that supported thousands of B.C. families.

How can the BC Liberals force us taxpayers to pay for these huge expensive ads that are so misleading? They tell half truths.

Like when they announced in their attack ads that under the NDP, 50,000 people left B.C. Again, they fail to mention that, according to the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own statistics (www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca), the population of B.C. increased by 745,179 people between 1991 and 2001, the years in which the NDP formed the government.

I want a government which is open, honest and accountable and helps B.C. families with decent paying jobs here at home.

HAIDA BOLTON Parksville

MP IS INCOHERENT Conservative MP James Lunney talks out of both sides of his mouth and could/should be, therefore, described as incoherent.

Merriam Webster deďŹ nes it as: lacking coherence: lacking cohesion, loose, lacking orderly continuity, arrangement, or relevance: inconsistent: lacking clarity or intelligibility: incomprehensible.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish I could say I was surprised.â&#x20AC;?

JOANNE SIMISTER, see story page A8

Curious, James Lunneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message to current seniors not to worry because the OAS retirement changes will only hurt their kids.

Stress kills! Yup, that oughta relieve the stress.

Well, MLA Ron Cantelon, parliamentary secretary for seniors, are you going to step up to the plate? Or is the incoherence too political for you?

APRIL MCKENNA Qualicum Beach

WAY TO GO MARK I have been waiting for this evening. Finally the winner of the Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handyman Challenge has been announced and it is Qualcum Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Mark Falvai.

I will anxiously be awaiting a news feature about Mark and the challenge! Congratulations to Mark.

DIANE SCHULLER Qualicum Beach

SMELL THE COFFEE This is in response to the letter entitled, Clear Need For a Hospital Here, by Haida Bolton, (THE NEWS, Feb. 10).

I am an adult and I was in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) on January 20 occupying a bed on the paediatrics ward.

After numerous placements during the week into other private rooms I ďŹ nally ended up in paediatrics as they had the most room to spare for my condition.

I am undergoing chemotherapy at NRGH and ended up with an adverse reaction to a new chemo drug I had been given as part of my protocol.

I needed isolation from the hospital population while the medical experts tried to bring down my fever and build up my white blood cells.

Many attempts were made to try to ďŹ nd me a private room on an adult ďŹ&#x201A;oor. I spent my ďŹ rst night and day on an uncomfortable stretcher in a private room in emergency, other people were spending their nights and days in hallway beds.

I then spent a night in a maternity suite only to be whisked away the following day because babies needed to be born.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I ended up in paediatrics.

Thnk goodness for them, the ďŹ&#x201A;oor wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very busy and I received excellent care.

At this time I would like to thank the paediatrics staff for their care and company.

I would also like to thank NRGH for the hoops and hurdles they had to go through for me.

My condition is something that could have easily been looked after by a hospital in Parksville (if we had one).

With our aging and increasing population it is very short sighted of our elected ofďŹ cials and VIHA to choose a health centre versus an active treatment hospital for a community such as ours.

Yes, VIHA is spending oodles of money to upgrade the emergency facilities at NRGH, but what happens when they need a room, such as I did, to place and care for the patient after they get admitted?

Come on BC Liberals and VIHA itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to wake up and smell the coffee and do something that we are asking for â&#x20AC;&#x201D; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell us what we want â&#x20AC;&#x201D; listen to us.

LORRAINE WILSON French Creek

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SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim

RON CANTELON, MLA Parksville-Qualicum

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Parksville: 250-951-6018 e-mail: ron.cantelon. mla@leg.bc.ca

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JAMES LUNNEY, MP Nanaimo-Alberni

TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach

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CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville City Hall office: 250-954-4661 e-mail: chrisburger@ parksville.ca

JOE STANHOPE Chairman, Regional District of Nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca

Rules to write by Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived here 51 years and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see them being a problem, maybe just to gardeners. Deer are a native species, rabbits and starlings are a greater problem.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we need to cull them, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be allowed to hunt them. I like venison.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m dead against that, that would be totally wrong, every creature has a right to be here.

TIFFANY JACOBSON

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Osteoporosis —Dr. Gio Miletto The word “osteoporosis” is from the Greek words for ‘bone” and “porous”. What this condition means is that the normal amount of bone is lost it becomes thinned. Instead of being firm and able to support weight, the bone becomes fragile and susceptible to breaking much more easily.

Osteoporosis is itself not dangerous, but the risk of breaking a bone is much higher, and that is the major concern. One in three women and one in five men will suffer a fractured bone at some point in their lives because of osteoporosis.

Our bones are dynamic, alive and constantly changing, with calcium being deposited and removed as the bone remodels itself all at the same time. People’s bone density peaks around age 30. From then on the slow process of thinning out occurs. Osteoporosis develops over many years without symptoms, and the degree to which this happens varies between people. The worse your loss of bone, the more at risk you are of getting it broken.

Having a parent who fractured a hip because of osteoporosis; being over 65; having rheumatoid arthritis; bowel problems that lead to lack of absorption of calcium; going through menopause before 45 in women; being inactive; smoking, and being underweight are risks for getting osteoporosis.

Long-term drug therapies that include taking steroids for long time periods, some antacid medications and anti-epileptic drugs can contribute to the problem. Hormone problems including an overactive thyroid, or taking too much thyroxine, if your thyroid is under-active, are also risk factors.

Women have less bone tissue to start with than men, which is why they are more at risk.

80% of hip fractures are because of osteoporosis, and having a broken hip, particularly in older age, is no small thing.

The Oceanside Division of Family Practice is pleased to present Dr. R. N. Guzder, an Island endocrinologist who will present information about osteoporosis to residents, at 7 PM, Wednesday, March 14 at Parksville’s Conference and Convention Centre on Jensen Street.

Osteoporosis: Worse in Canada than in most countries The risk of a major osteoporotic fracture in Canada is among the highest in the world (in the top quarter). Each year 30,000 Canadians break their hip.

This is just the tip of the iceberg: many more Canadians suffer osteoporotic fractures affecting the spine, wrist, shoulder, and pelvis.

Bone density can be measured using a test in an X-ray department (a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry – or “DeXA” scan). The purpose of this is to see how at risk someone might be for fractures. There are criteria by which someone qualifies for this bone density testing, so you would need to discuss eligibility with your doctor.

Here’s what you can do to make a difference.

Adults up to age 50 should take 1g a day of calcium in their diet or as a supplement. Over 50, this should be 1.2g daily. The only caution is that if you are susceptible to heart disease this may contribute to stiffening of the arteries. You should discuss this risk with your doctor as everyone’s different.

Foods rich in calcium include dairy products, fortified orange juice, canned salmon with the bones, almonds, sardines and dried figs. Vitamin D is also very important for calcium metabolism. Adults under fifty should be getting 400-1000 units a day and over fifty, 800-1000 units daily.

It is possible to overdose with Vitamin D so don’t take more than a maximum 2000units per day. Your skin makes Vitamin D in the sun, but if you don’t get enough sun, especially in the winter, a supplement can be useful.

Good dietary sources of Vitamin D include oily fish and fortified milk. Exercise can boost bone density, so this is something to start in your 20s, but at any point it can help with overall strength and balance.

Estrogen can help maintain bone density after menopause in women, but there are risks of uterine cancer, blood clots and possibly breast cancer, so it isn’t always recommended.

There are also other drugs you can take to increase bone density, but these should be discussed with your doctor as some people are more likely to benefit from them than others.

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At least 15-25% of hip fracture patients require admission to a nursing home, thus contributing to the long wait times for nursing home beds. By consuming scarce orthopaedic resources, hip fractures contribute significantly to the long wait times for hip and knee replacement surgery.

The cost to the Canadian health care system of treating osteoporotic fractures is currently estimated to be $1.9 billion annually. The annual economic impact of hip fractures alone is projected to rise to $2.4 billion annually by 2041.

Oceanside Division Community Health Forum Series Dr. R. N. Guzder, an Island endocrinologist will present information about osteoporosis to residents, at 7pm, Wednesday, March 14 at Parksville’s Conference and Convention Centre on Jensen Street.

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Springwood Middle School students Giuseppi Bochek and Abby Lefeaux, enthusiastic and studious spellers, will be at the microphone battling it out against other wordsmiths from all over Vancouver Island.

Oceanside Middle School students Katja Kiefer and Elysia Biro will also be among the super spellers.

A total of 61 spellers will be in Victoria, as Postmedia Canspell Regional Spelling Bees launch in 21 Canadian cities.

Lefeaux, a French Immersion student at SMS, said with the help of her mom and dad, she has been practicing English words for about an hour a day.

She admitted her love of reading has been a huge factor in her success.

“I have done a lot of reading and that helps a lot,” she stated.

Bochek, who admitted he has always been a good speller, said he also practices for about an hour every night.

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By Neil Horner I said nothing, but reached into my jacket bustle of Qualicum Beach for the past nearly pocket and slowly pulled out a long, green eight years, as a former goat farmer and student at Fiddlehead Farm on the Sunshine Coast, I’ve feather boa. always been far more comfortable out in the “Where did you get that?” country. True, I was never particularly any good “Found it,” I muttered, and from my other at farming. Our goat farm was really more of a pocket I slowly drew a blue feather boa and this cougar ranch and all the turkeys I was trying to too I draped around her neck. raise died in ones and twos, day after day, until That was my little magic trick, and it delightthey were all gone. ed her, but then the curtain opened up and a But I like to think I can still learn. To this end, I see my woman danced forward, candelabra of lighted candles balanced on her head, and from then on our attention was on mandate as far more than keeping tabs on what’s going on the real performers, the ones on stage at the Errington War at the various RDN meetings. I see it as telling your stories, the tales of Errington, Coombs, and the other rural areas.

Memorial Hall for Friday’s Night at the Palace.

It was meant as a valentine’s treat for my lovely partner Don’t kid yourself for a second that those stories aren’t there. and it most certainly filled that bill. It was vibrant, it was I know there’s just about nobody who hasn’t done something alive, fun, bawdy, saucy and silly and while there were one or interesting, plans to do something interesting, or is doing it two bits that kind of went klunk, the Vaudeville performanc- right now.

My job, as I see it, is to get to know you well enough to find es presented by the all-volunteer cast and crew never once out what your story is. merited the hook.

If the creativity, spirit and sense of community I’ve seen It was an encouraging start. I’m going to be spending more time in Errington over the next while, along with Coombs, demonstrated at the Night at the Palace, Hi Neighbour Days or the sadly defunct Just for the Hell of It parade in Coombs, Qualicum Bay, Deep Bay and Nanoose Bay too.

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PARKSVILLE & DISTRICT

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2011 COMMUNITY AWARDS

The Glassies Friday, March 2nd 5:30 pm Parksville Community & Conference Centre

Honouring outstanding individuals, businesses and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the community of Parksville.

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NOMINEE

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Ginny Brucker

VOLUNTEER of the Year

NOMINEE

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Ginny Brucker was a schoolteacher for over 30 years, more than 20 of them at Nanoose Bay Elementary School.

Becoming aware of the poverty of some of the children and their families, she quietly supported them in many ways. Over 20 years ago, Ginny and her husband, Charlie, started a Christmas Elf project, providing extra food, clothing and gifts to families in need, which was increasingly supported by other teachers, the school and their friends. Their efforts have evolved and Nanoose Community Services, with Ginny as Executive Director, was formed. Nanoose Community Services, through its food bank, provides, each week, a week’s worth of food for up to 100 local residents; last December, their Elf Project made Christmas possible for 182 children and their families. They provide bike helmets for children, gift cards for new shoes or boots, work with local dentists to provide emergency dental care for adults without dental coverage, and much more.

Ginny and Charlie’s efforts have motivated many others to become involved, and united the whole Nanoose area in a common purpose.

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Edie Hough

Susan Mostyn

Edie has volunteered at the SOS for the past eleven years, starting as a tax preparer. She served on the SOS Board of Directors for 8 years, and is currently co-chair of the SOS Caring for Kids at Christmas program, a post she has held for the past three Christmases. She also has regular, year-round shifts as a volunteer thrift shop cashier and assists with special events and presentations. She has also volunteered for the Parkinson’s Society of B.C., the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope (and raised over $12,000 to support a neighbour battling cancer), and Habitat for Humanity. She is a Canadian Blood Services “Donor for Life”, and is also on the Board of the Friends of French Creek Conservation Society. When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, she spent five straight days helping to fill two shipping containers full of clothes and housewares for victims of the disaster.

Susan has been a volunteer Visitor Counsellor at the Parksville Visitor Centre since 2007.

She is a great ambassador for our area and her enthusiastic attitude leaves visitors with a great impression of our ommunity. She also volunteers at the Summer-by-the-Sea Street Market, and with fundraising at our local branch of the BC SPCA. The Canadian Cancer Society and Heart and Stroke Foundation are also grateful recipients of Susan’s time and efforts and her concern for the environment and care for our community has also led to her volunteer with the Parksville Downtown Business Association’s “Pitch In” cleanup.

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR ~ City of Parksville

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER PRESIDENT ~ Parksville

t is indeed my honour to recognize those in our community who achieve great things. The Glassies celebrate outstanding members of our community for their determination and heart and because they have bettered our community.

The level of achievement of Glassies winners is always most impressive.

These community members improve the lives of their fellow citizens, not for personal gain, but for the pure satisfaction of a job well done and they deserve to be recognized for their achievements. "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way" and each award winner will inspire others to do better.

May we all demonstrate the passion and the enthusiasm that these outstanding citizens exemplify.

My sincere thank you to the Glassies sponsors, the judges, the organizing committee and volunteers, who together contribute to the success of this great Parksville event.

The Council and staff of the City of Parksville extend a sincere congratulations and thank y you to the 2011 Glassies winners.

t is with pleasure that I represent the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce and have this opportunity to congratulate all of the nominees for the 2011 Glassies. I am humbled by the level of commitment the nominees have to our area. We truly do live in a wonderful generous community and the nominees are certainly a great representation of our residents that make it such a fantastic community and wonderful place to do business and live.

It is with pride that the Chamber of Commerce hosts The Glassies. We along with the community at large, are so privileged to have our businesses, employees, volunteers and residents. What is so fantastic is that this year’s nominees are but a small sample of our community, there are so many that contribute to the betterment of our wonderful area..

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our staff, the Glassies coordination and decorating Committees, and the Selection Committee for their hard work and diligence in making this event possible. The selection process must be difficult, given the volume of exceptional people we have here.

Also a special thank you to our sponsors, without your generosity this evening is not possible.

“Few people take objectives really seriously. They put average effort into too many things, rather than superior thought and effort into a few important things. People who achieve the most are selective as well as determined.” — Richard Koch Thanks to all for a wonderful community, congratulations, and thank you especially to the nominees – you do us proud.

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Building Learning Together is a coalition of community partners that have joined together to support early learning for children 0-6 years and their families.

Currently, over twenty BLT projects reach into every corner of the community, affecting people from birth to beyond retirement.

Since 1999, the BLT Steering Committee has grown to represent and work with over 180 businesses, service clubs and schools, over 20 agencies and ministries and well over 200 individual volunteers.

The ongoing involvement of these community partners is the reason BLT has been able to continue to provide free programs for children and families for over nine years.

All of BLT’s programs emphasize the innate abilities of children to learn, the strength of families learning together, and the rich resources we have within our own communities to help each other.

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Manna Ministry

Parksville Historical Society

Robin Campbell began to notice marginalized people not searching out the help they needed to survive, and felt that somehow he could help them by going out into their environment. There were more people than he had anticipated who were living behind dumpsters, in the bush, abandoned vehicles and buildings, tents, and sheds, in all types of weather conditions. Robin realized they needed everything from food and shelter to basic clothing and personals. One man lived on the streets for 10 years. He said, “I knew you were coming to help me”. Robin made a video “Day in the Life of a Manna Volunteer”. The video reached the mayors of Qualicum Beach and Parksville, whereupon a task force was developed. The Parksville Baptist Church also became involved. Manna Ministry purchased a cheap camper van where they give out basic needs and direct people to where they can get more help.

The Parksville Historical Society was officially named and registered in 1976, and is a member of the B.C. Historical Federation, B.C. Museums Association and Archives Association of B.C. In 1975, through the concern of a few families, the Knox Heritage Church was saved from demolition, and the City of Parksville provided land on which to put the church; the Craig Heritage Park was established in 1983. Buddy Williams was hired as Museum Manager two years ago, and has done much to raise awareness of the Craig Heritage Park & Museum. Buildings have had new roofs installed, grounds and trees have been cleared to increase visibility and improve the appearance of the park, artifacts have been updated and properly preserved and displayed. Increased accessibility is the next project. The museum was a stop on the Royal B.C. Museum’s travelling exhibit last summer, adding to the already increased visitor numbers.

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NOMINEE

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Ashley Henry & Andy Lankester

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Louise Beaton

Dogfather’s Dog-S-Paw Ltd began its life on April 1, 2011 as a new start up business in Parksville, across the street from Parksville Chrysler. Both Ashley and I felt strongly that there was a need in the community to serve the local dog population with its grooming needs and to create something a little different than what the normal grooming facility might feel like.

We have two capable groomers on staff, we offer doggy day care, Ashley bakes fresh homemade dog treats that are nourishing and wholesome and we have a boutique that we are trying to build up that carries local artisan made, dog related items. The idea to keep the grooming room away from the boutique has been a success. Dogs don’t feel the fear associated with them being taken to a groomer and they usually don’t want to leave after they are finished their pampering!

After working through a partnership in the beginning, Dogfather’s is finding its way.

We have been active in the Parksville Chamber and supporting many different worthwhile charitable causes, most notably the Parksville food bank.

NOMINEE

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Alexis Jennings & Shirra Wall

Parksville Bottle & Recycling Depot Wilde & Sparrow Owner and President Louise Beaton, is passionate about her business and the environment. Parksville Bottle and Recycling Depot Ltd, established in 1995, is a licensed waste facility for the recovery of recyclable materials. Teamwork, quality employees and training are the key points to the on-going success of the company.

Louise was a past Founder and member of the British Columbia Bottle Depot Association. She has served on the Committee of Depot Operators, member of the Recycling Council of British Columbia, the Coast Waste Management Association and the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce.

In 2009, Louise was the recipient of Encorp Pacific (Canada) Leadership Award and the 5 Star Award for the depot’s exemplary service, cleanliness, design and comfort.

Alexis Jennings and Shirra Wall started Wilde and Sparrow, and opened their doors in the fantastic location of the old Parksville Jewellers store, on May 1, 2011. The idea of the boutique was to bring something a little different to our town that both locals and tourists would enjoy.

With a modern, current style, fantastic customer service and great prices, they’ve been embraced by the community in a huge way. Using primarily social media to speak directly to their customers, they’ve connected in a way that’s very new and cutting edge. Posting favourite looks of the day on Facebook, using their customers as models and showing what’s new as it comes in has meant that customers feel like they’re ‘in the loop’ and truly connected to the store. There’s buzz around Wilde and Sparrow.

They’ve taken it upon themselves to ‘dress Parksville’ and Parksville is indeed looking more chic than ever!

Congratulations to all nominees.

Thank you for making our community a better place.

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When you visit a Shar-Kare Feeds & Pet Supplies store, you can expect great prices and old-fashioned customer service in a friendly atmosphere, and that is especially true in the Parksville store. Henry Beadle greets every customer with a smile, every time, the minute you walk into the store, and will assist you right to your vehicle, if necessary, making it a pleasure to shop there.

of the Year NOMINEE

presented by Thrifty Foods

NOMINEE

presented by Thrifty Foods

Leanne Nahanee

Dan LaRocque

Thrifty Foods

Up Your Media

It’s a pleasure to watch Leanne process grocery orders at Thrifty Foods, because she engages each customer in conversation, all while efficiently doing her job. She is energetic and makes her customers feel special. She has been known to drive seniors home with their grocery order, rather than waiting for the bus or taxi, if she was almost finished her shift. Her customers feel important and recognized, and in this age of increasing “busy-ness”, that’s very valuable.

In addition to Mikhayla’s school projects, she was a member of The Hand, a group of Oceanside youths making a difference for local youth. She also greatly enjoys volunteering at Trillium Lodge twice a week, visiting with the residents.

Dan LaRocque is an Apple Certified Support Professional and technician, providing repair, upgrade, setup and training services for all Apple computers and mobile devices. He has an expert knowledge of the Apple product line and an uncanny ability to troubleshoot and implement individual solutions. He uses his skills and experience in social media and search engine optimization to help small and medium sized local businesses build and effectively market their websites. He’s active in the Oceanside community as a minor hockey coach, executive member of the PQ Mac Users Group and member of the local social media network

Rudi Widdershoven of teamW

a Trusted Real Estate Advisor with 29 years of local knowledge

Congratulations to all the Nominees for the 2012 Glassies.

You are a true testament to the wonderful community we live in.

250-248-1071

team@teamw.ca Each office independently owned and operated

“Building Relationships, Fulfilling Dreams”

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Friday, February 24, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

NOMINEE

presented by Vancouver Island University

Mikayla Canning

YOUTH of the Year

NOMINEE

presented by Vancouver Island University

Mikhayla participated in the Ballenas Secondary Leadership programme from grade nine to eleven, only withdrawing in her senior year to undertake the role of Grad Council vice-president.

She has been responsible for the success of entire school dances where she led thirty students. She has organized and implemented the annual 29 Hour Famine, finding chaperones, collecting participants’ donations and donations for breakfast, and ensuring all proceeds went to our local food bank. Mikhayla leads using a gentle and kind style that allows others to feel safe in finding their own confidence. Mikhayla volunteered, through Leadership, with the school’s breakfast programme, arriving at the school at 7:30 am to help make and serve the breakfasts. She also volunteered her time to help host a school-wide Christmas dinner two years in a row, and is a member of the school choir.

In addition to Mikhayla’s school projects, she was a member of The Hand, a group of Oceanside youths making a difference for local youth. She also greatly enjoys volunteering at Trillium Lodge twice a week, visiting with the residents.

NOMINEE

presented by Vancouver Island University

Jessica Kelly

Andrew (A.J.) Simons

Jessie Kelly has been representing Parksville all over BC and Washington State for the last four years, singing the Canadian national anthem at various events. She is currently the Official Anthem Singer for the Oceanside Generals, and averages two or three anthems a month for the Nanaimo Clippers.

She does not get paid for any of this, and when she does get paid, she donates the money - over $1,000 in the last three years to her school for the music program and to the SOS Children’s Christmas fund.

Her commitment to the Royal Canadian Legion is amazing.

Seeing her out in the cold November weather every November 11th for the last four years is truly inspirational. Her haunting version of the Road Home last Nov 11th at the Parksville Cenotaph left hundreds of spectators and veterans in tears.

Andrew has participated actively as a youth volunteer in all aspects of Regional District of Nanaimo children’s summer camps and currently assists as youth advisor to the RDN Youth Recreation Strategic Plan; his work exceeds expectation of the roles.

Andrew is an active member of Ballenas Secondary School and is regarded as a role model among his peers, where he excels in academics and basketball.

A.J. wants to “be a positive influence on today’s youth and to create a safe environment”.

We’re pleased to serve the local community for over 25 years.

Parksville Bottle & Recycling Depot Ltd.

Return These and Earn Cash:

✔ Aluminum Cans: Pop, Juice, Beer ✔ Plastics: Water, Pop, Juice, Wine, Spirits (labels on; lids off) ✔ Glass Bottles: Water, Juice, Liquor, Beer (labels on, lids off) ✔ Tetra Paks: Juice only (empty; flattened) ✔ Gabletops: Juice only ✔ Bi-Metals: Juice (empty; labels on) ✔ Non-Ferrous Metals: Aluminum, Copper, Brass ✔ Automotive Batteries

Return These and Save the Environment:

Proudly 100% local family-owned and operated. See us for pet foods, fencing and more.

Visit our Garden Center.

1200 Franklin’s Gull, Parksville Industrial Park

250-248-1261

Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-5

✔ Small Appliances ✔ All Milk & Milk Substitute Beverage Containers (capless, cleaned & crushed) ✔ Plastic Bags ✔ Cardboard (clean; flattened)

✔ Paint, Aerosol Cans, Pesticides & Gas ✔ Electronics eg. Computers, TVs, Stereos, etc. ✔ Free Metal Drop Off ✔ Household Glass

PLEASE NOTE: FOR FASTER SERVICE Please sort your recyclables by item type before visiting us. Roll-off containers available for site clean ups.

611A Alberni Hwy., Parksville, BC (250) 248-0224 We are conveniently open 7 days a week, 8am to 6pm. (Closed on stat holidays)

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Aquila Cedar Products

BUSINESS of the Year

NOMINEE

presented by Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce

Aquila Cedar Products Ltd has been a Western Red Cedar Remanufacturer in Parksville for over 30 years.

Since 1995, Aquila has been employee owned and operated, and currently has 45 employees, many for nearly 30 years.

Aquila’s primary product is fencing including pre-fab fence panels in several styles, and also fence boards .

Locally, almost every street has Aquila products on it, be it fencing, decking, siding or fence panels and gates. Aquila’s product is sold by virtually every lumber yard on Vancouver Island. In addition, fencing product is sold by the car load to customers in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma who consider the “Aquila Picket” to be the gold standard in cedar fencing.

A key component of the company is its own thriving retail operation, known as “Weatherwise Cedar Products” serving the local Oceanside community. The company is always happy to support local charities and fund raising efforts.

NOMINEE

presented by Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce

Horne Lake Caves and Campgrounds Tigh-Na-Mara Horne Lake Caves and Campground started operations in 1989 and has grown to become one of the premiere attractions on Vancouver Island. The appeal of high quality outdoor and eco-adventures has risen steadily and this business has followed that trend, guiding over 160,000 park visitors on unforgettable adventures. The organization has attracted more than tourists to the area; the spectacular caverns have focussed great media attention on the region: from Knowledge Network and Discovery Channel to dozens of major newspapers and magazines.

Using the parks as a classroom, over 23,000 school children have come to Horne Lake from as far away as the Yukon and as a result of their positive experiences, may help to preserve and protect the incredible natural heritage that supports all of us.

Tigh-Na-Mara is a Parksville business with nearly 60 years of excellence in the hospitality industry.

It is the largest resort property on Vancouver Island, employing more than 250 team members year round.

Customer satisfaction remains high, awarded Expedia’s Top 1% of Hotels Worldwide in both Spring 2009 & 2010, based on guest ratings and comments.

They have spent nearly $2m updating the property in the last 18 months, with another $800k forecast in the coming year.

Their community involvement and contributions have increased despite the economic downturn and they have made a significant commitment to sustainability in their business practices, earning Four Green Key certification in 2010.

Coastal Community congratulates the 2012 Glassies nominees and recipients!

Coastal Community is proud to support the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce as they recognize outstanding community commitment. Congratulations!

1.888.741.1010 www.cccu.ca

Credit Union | Insurance | Investments | Business Services Parksville Community Branch, 250.248.3275 | Nanoose Bay Community Branch, 250.468.7624

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NOMINEE

presented by City of Parksville

Zak Kozack

CITIZEN of the Year

NOMINEE

presented by City of Parksville

Thank you for this nomination for citizen of the year award for Parksville. I am accepting this as a big honour.

There are many other citizens just as deserving. Having lived in Parksville for ten years now, it was very easy to feel the passion and the commitment that the people have for the community that they live in. The people of Parksville are a very giving group of people, so there is no shortage of groups or organizations to get involved with that like to give back to the community.

In getting out and meeting new people and seeing the volunteering that they do, I knew that I could do more.

Donating my time and skills are not hard to do when working along side dedicated people who have so much pride and love for a place where they live. Everybody I have met in Parksville has given there time in some way or another to help out a person or an event. That is what makes Parksville such a great place to live, the people. It gives me a good feeling living along side these people and I hope and try to give back to them, as we all live here together. I am proud to be a part of this community and will do my best to make it a better place for everyone.

NOMINEE

presented by City of Parksville

Carrie Powell Davidson

Janet Smukowich

Carrie Powell-Davidson loves where she lives and she has made it her mission to let everyone know it. Whether she is representing the City of Parksville in her position as Councillor or writing about the wonders of Oceanside, Carrie takes every opportunity to promote Parksville. A disciple of collaboration, Carrie has been instrumental in bringing community partners together to successfully promote and market local events, businesses and the area as a whole. Examples of Carrie’s work with youth include, Mayor for a Day and the Ballenas Music Program PAC. Examples of her passion for promoting local food security include, ‘Let’s Eat Local’, an event designed to bring Chefs and farmers together. She is one of the coordinators of the Oceanside Media Club and the founder of the Oceanside Diva Club and is helping to re-create the Brant Festival. Carrie is often referred to as, ‘The busiest person I know’ but when she refers to herself, Carrie says she is Passionate for Parksville, Crazy for Christmas and Fanatic for (local) Food.

It is a privilege to be a finalist and an honour that’s a surprise.

It’s never been about me. It’s always been about a vision, plan, ultimate target – making things happen, supporting a cause, delivering results and helping a community, candidate, or institution. It’s my passion to be active, committed and focused on projects, organizations and themes that make a difference in how we live and help one another achieve goals that are lasting.

Through my involvement in the SOS, Rotary, Canada Day, Parksville Elementary and Beachfest, I’ve become part of a change process that’s delivered sustainable and rewarding outcomes – tangible ones that have led to successes that makes us all winners.

I look at where we are and envision where we are going. I view tomorrow with optimism, ideas and opportunities for friends, family and community and believe – it’s all about being part of something bigger than the smallest thing you can imagine.

The Parksville Community & Conference Centre will be alive with energy and excitement; from the opening reception to the parade of nominees, and the powerful video presentation of each nominee on the Centre’s large screen, it will truly be an evening to remember.

The Glassies provide a chance to recognize and celebrate the successes of all of the nominees, and an opportunity to meet with the many contributors of the community. Nominees and guests will be treated to style and elegance as they walk the red carpet in recognition of the accomplishments of all the nominees.

Council and Staff of the City of Parksville congratulate all 2011

This wonderful evening is not possible without the hard work of our committee of volunteers and the support of our generous sponsors.

We thank them all:

nominees.

Congratulations to the nominees for Citizen of the Year: Zack Kozack Janet Smukowich Carrie Powell Davidson Ron Cantelon, MLA Bluenose Motor Company Oceanside Chevrolet

Society of Organized Services The City of Parksville Tim Horton’s

Terminal’s Quality Assured Collision Services

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MONEY

The RRSP and the Rule of 72: How quickly does money double

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ne of the more useful tools I use as an advisor is what is often referred to as the rule of 72. While not completely accurate, the rule of 72 provides a simple way of estimating how much your investment will be worth at a given rate of return. Here is how it works: Divide 72 by the rate you assume your investment will earn.

The result gives a close approximation of the number of years it will take for your investment to double.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s say you invest $100,000 with an assumed rate of return of 7.2 per cent per year. How many years will it take for that investment to double?

To ďŹ nd out, divide 72 by 7.2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which equals 10. Therefore, in about 10 years your $100,000 investment (at 7.2 per cent per year) would be worth $200,000.

And in 20 years, it will have doubled again to $400,000. Using my electronic calculator I tested the result and found that indeed the investment would

reach double its original value shortly after the end of the tenth year, and will have quadrupled by around year 20.

This may seem surprising. At 7.2 per cent per year for 10 years, some might expect the investment to grow by 72 per cent (7.2 per cent times 10).

But instead it grows by about 100 per cent.

Why the discrepancy? We refer to it as the power of compounding, and it works like this: If you invest your money and leave it alone, not only do you earn a return on the original investment, you earn a return on the annual gains that accrue as well.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another reason why compound interest and RRSPs go hand-in-hand. Typically when you make money on your investments you are required to pay income tax. Depending on the nature of the investment gains, at least some tax may have to be paid annually. And unless you can afford to pay these taxes from other income,

SEEKING EXPERIENCED FINE DINING SERVER Giovanniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ristorante, in Qualicum Beach, is hiring for the exciting, permanent position of part-time fine dining server. We are passionate about our food and service experience we provide to our guests, and are seeking an enthusiastic individual to help us deliver!

Required Skills & Experience: â&#x20AC;˘ Previous serving experience with a willingness to learn our serving standards â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication and customer service skills â&#x20AC;˘ Take food and beverage orders professionally and efficiently, then accurately enter into POS (Maitre â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;D) â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure prompt delivery of food prepared as ordered Monitor flow of guests, and food and beverage items â&#x20AC;˘ Contribute as a team member, and know when to ask for support from other team members, in order to ensure that service standards are maintained for every guest â&#x20AC;˘ Utilize effective and suggestive upselling techniques â&#x20AC;˘ Handle bill presentation and all financial transactions accurately and in accordance with established procedures â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain cleanliness of dining room, equipment, and all work areas â&#x20AC;˘ Exhibit a high degree of knowledge and/or a strong aptitude for learning about food, wine and proper service etiquette â&#x20AC;˘ Must be available all Friday/Saturday & Holiday evenings, plus 2-3 additional evenings/week â&#x20AC;˘ Must be 19 years of age or older and possess a valid Serving It Right certification

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Giovanniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ristorante, Unit 4, 180 West 2nd Avenue Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2T5 Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

you may ďŹ nd yourself having to cash in some of the investment.

However, by putting your investments into an RRSP, not only do you get a tax deduction on your original investment (within limits), but you also beneďŹ t from tax-free compounding.

In recent years the wisdom of investing in RRSPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has been questioned by many.

Sure the RRSP pro-

DOLLARS

AND SENSE

By Jim Grant

vides a tax deduction, but when the money is withdrawn during retirement you have

to pay the taxes then.

Most RRSP investor understand this, but also understand their taxable income will likely be lower (and taxed at a lower rate) when the money is withdrawn during retirement. What is often overlooked is the signiďŹ cant advantage of tax-free growth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the fact that money which would otherwise need to be paid in taxes on investment gains is al-

lowed to remain in an RRSP and compound accordingly. In other words you are earning a return on money that you would not otherwise have.

Now we also have the Tax-Free Savings Account, which also allows for tax-free compounding.

Which is better?

That depends, and usually both are advantageous. Feel free to contact our ofďŹ ce

for more information.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

Individually owned & operated

To submit your activities; email: editor@pqbnews.com, our online calendar at pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave

FRI. FEB. 24

SAT. FEB. 25

Entertainment

Featured Events for the Week

Entertainment

JUST US DANCE ORCHESTRA

FLUTE AND GUITAR DUO

PARKSVILLE UNCORKED 4TH ANNUAL WINE AND CULINARY FESTIVAL

Big Band Swing, 8-11pm $10, No minors Bradley Centre, Coombs 250-468-2700

MOUNT BENSON BRASS WORKS

Cindy Speelman and Patrick Olmsted 7pm • Nanaimo Centre Stage

Activities

OAS & JOB CREATION NDP and MPs

7pm V.I. Chamber Music, Nanaimo Centre Stage

LIFE ABOVE ALL Movie 7pm - Tickets $6 Doors open at 5:30pm Eaglecrest Golf Course Sponsored by Beach Flicks

INTO THE WOODS Feb 23, 24, 28, 29, Mar. 1 Adults $8. $5 students Whalebone Theatre Ballenas Secondary School Guests welcome

Randall Garrison and Jean Crowder 6-8pmPV Community Centre

BALLENAS DRY GRAB FUNDRAISER Postponed to May 12

DOGZ DAYS OF WINTER

BALLENAS SS JR. GIRLS BASKETBALL FINALS

Sat., Feb. 25 - 10am4-pm Sun., Feb. 26 - Noon-4pm Indoor fair and expo Games activities and prizes Arrowsmith Hall, Ford St, Coombs www.dogdayzofwinter.com 607-7387

Thursday-Saturday.

Mark Isfeld, Comox

YOUNG AT ART STUDIOS

KSS SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL FINALS

Artist’s Workshop- 9am-4pm Lighthouse Community Centre. Qualicum Bay To register: 250.757.8003

Activities

Thursday-Saturday.

Wellington School, Nanaimo

Ron Cantelon

MLA Parksville - Qualicum

THIS SPOT COULD BE YOURS! 250-248-4341

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SUN. FEB. 26

Activities

Entertainment

Entertainment

DISCO GLOW SKATE

OSCAR DINNER PARTY

YOUNG AT ART STUDIOS

PV Conference Centre Doors Open at 5:30pm

18TH ANNUAL NAVY DAY • BRANCH NO. 76

Artist’s Workshop- 9am-4pm Lighthouse Community Centre. Qualicum Bay To register: 250.757.8003

Begins at noon until closing QB Legion

MON. FEB. 27

Gudrun Eichorst Vegan lunch $68 ABLEspace, Parksville To register 250-248-5620 Port Theatre Ticket Centre

OCEANSIDE GENERALS JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

Music on Sunday Musica Intima- Chamber choir - 2:30pm The Old School House

Activities

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE 4:30-6pm Errington Hall 250-752-4816 www.islandhealing.ca

MANNA MINISTRY

SUN. FEB. 26

Fundraiser, 1-4pm Guest: Peter Jack Rainbird $18

JAY AND THE AMERICANS

V.I. PALEONTOLOGY MUSEUM SOC

Entertainment

A Journey Through Geological Time NANAIMO CHAMBER 1pm, Q.B. Community Hall and welcome ORCHESTRACome downEveryone 250-752-9810 2pm • Nanaimo check Centre Stage out all of

THURS. MAR. 1

Entertainment

Entertainment

SING AFRICA

DANCE TO OLD TIME FIDDLERS

Easy to learn African songs, including gospel $8 at door - Errington Hall 250-228-2467

Meets 7pm PV Pharmasave seminar rm Bike to Work Week 2012 Website: oceansidecyclingcoalition.ca

SUN. FEB. 26

TOSH’S 100TH BIRTHDAY

WED. FEB. 29

OCEANSIDE CYCLING COALITION

SAT. FEB. 25

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE INTRO

What’s On This Week

Activities

Sunday, February 26, 2012 Doors open at 5:30pm Parksville Community Centre Tickets: $40, available at the PCCC. Includes Oscar-inspired cuisine, live broadcast of the Oscars, door prizes, Oscar-themed games and ... the red carpet! Info: 250-248-6234

7:30pm • The Port Theatre

Join Us For Dinner

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OSCAR DINNER PARTY

Sat. February 25, 2-3:30pm Oceanside Place, Parksville Groove on down at the arena with some retro music and special effects! Everyone gets a FREE glow bracelet to start.

RETIREMENT INCOME CONVERSATION Brought to you by Raymond James.

1pm QB Civic Centre.

RSVP 250.752.8184 or shirley.nellist@raymondjames.ca

SEA CADETS Ages 12-19.

Wednesdays, 6:30-pm.

250-248-2677

7:30-10pm Rotary House Beach at Fern, QB Waltz, two-step. polka and more $2.50 pp

Activities

KIDNEY FOUNDATION Lunch meeting 12pm Oliver Woods Community Center 6000 Oliver Road, Nanaimo RSVP 250-758-4561

OCEANSIDE EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES VOLUNTEERS Potential Volunteers meeting 2pm or 7pm Parksville firehall (upstairs) www.parksville.ca/

Activities

MOODY BLUES GROUP

250-752-5884 www.KDair.com

Men with depression 6pm, All men welcome. Nanaimo Mens Resource Centre 418d Fitzwilliam St., Nanaimo, 250-716-1551

TUES. FEB. 28 Entertainment

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC

Seat Sale HELD OVE R!

BUY 1 ROUND TRIP REGULAR PRICE GET 2ND ROUND TRIP 1/2 PRICE Restrictions apply. Please call for details.

Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill Doors: 7pm; Show 7:30pm St. Stephen’s Church Village Way

Activities

PARKSVILLE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR

Family Dentistry New Patients Welcome!

Dr. Denny B. Essig DMD

Tuesdays 7:15-9pm Knox United Church, PV 250-752-8130

175 Corfield Street Parksville BC

our great deals on Everykits day and from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices starter on a select accessories! product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!

(Across from Thrifty Foods)

250-586-4404

250-586-5500 (next to BMO)

#21-826 #21 8 W. Island Hwy., Parksville Proud sponsor of

February 23th – 26th, 2012 From wine-newbie to seasoned oenophile, you’ll enjoy tastings, featured wine dinners, bubbly brunches and wine-inspired spa treatments.

Last year’s festival events sold out. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Book early.

La st Book often. And bring a friend!

C Tigh-Na-Mara • 1155 Resort Drive * Swirl * Winemakers Dinner * Bubbles & Brunch parksvilleuncorked.com

7:30pm Peninsula Panthers vs Oceanside Generals at Oceanside Place http://generals.vijhl.com

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Based on 2010 closed transactions.

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Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your Plants Please join us for our PRUNING SEMINAR Hosted by Luke Downs, local Landscape Consultant

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 ~ 10am-Noon

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SIGN ME UP!

From education to recreation, there are plenty of options this spring for all ages.

Of course, we attend school when we are young. As we grow up, we stay in school to learn a trade. Then, when we practice our trade, we return to school to have fun! We learn at every age, throughout our life. Life itself is a school. Yet, what a pleasure it is to learn in a group, to make friends, and expand our social and professional network.

Learn or master a second language, develop your talent for photography, improve your watercolour techniques, increase your muscle mass, keep your spirit and your mind sharp, discover foreign cultures, see places…

Do you want to push yourself? Acquire new knowledge? Share a good time with friends? Enjoy a pleasant experience? Put your thoughts into action and choose one of the courses offered at the local community centre, the city’s recreation centre, arts workshops, language schools, dance schools, personal growth workshops…

Registering for a course serves many purposes: it breaks the isolation for some people; for groups of a certain age, it provides training that satisfies their expectations and their special needs; it stimulates the spirit and the body of all these beautiful people; and it fulfills a strong need that adults, even seniors, have to learn throughout their lives. Read carefully the flyers, the brochures, and the circulars that you receive around this time, and keep on learning!

Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Esquimalt Is looking for young people between the ages of 12 & 18 who are looking for fun, adventure and a challenge!

We offer marksmanship, first aid, camping, boating, physical training,, sports activities, music programs, citizenship , friendships, and even paid summer training camps!

Ongoing registration is on Wednesdays at the Oceanside Middle School from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.

Contact one of our officerss at our League Headquarters 250-248-2677 • Warm Core Strength • Prenatal Yoga • Restorative • Meditation

• Flow

• Chakra Yoga

• Yin

• 200 hour Yoga • Hatha Teachers • Kids - Teens Certification • Bellydance with Taiya

Class schedule at:

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30

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Unlimited Classes for 2 Weeks on your 1st visit

Call April: (250) 816-5547 Facebook: BLYS Yoga 205 Jensen Ave. East #4

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Navy League Cadet Corps Admiral Yanow is looking for young people between the ages of 9 & 12 who are looking for fun, adventure and a challenge!

We offer marksmanship, first aid, camping, boating, physical training, sports activities, music programs, citizenship and friendships.

Now Taking Reservations for M March 12-16 and March 19-23

Spring Horse Camps

Designed especially for children 6 to 12 yrs. old

Vaulting • Pole Bending • Barrel Racing And Much More!

Have fun learning the basics in horsemanship and make new friends.

(Reserve early as space is limited to 10 children per session.)

Call Karen for more information

250-751-4646 2038 Rocking Horse Pl., Nanoose Bay, B.C. V9P 9C2

www.bluebirdridingschool.com

Sharing the Love of Dance!

PBS has shared the joy of dance and performing with the Oceanside community since 1973! We have a wide variety of dance programs available from recreational to pre-professional.

No matter your age or ability, we offer classes for everyone!

Ongoing registration is on Mondays at the Parksville Elementary School from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Contact one of our officers at our League Headquarters 250-248-2677 or 250-937-7023 _______________________________________ Adult Volunteers are needed!

Please enquire at one of the above phone numbers.

Spaces available in some classes.

Call 250-248-9522 www.parksvilleballet.com

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From edu education to recreation, there are plenty of options this spring for all ages.

Monthly Acrylic Painting Workshops

893 Beaufort Squadron ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS

How many times have you looked at my ad and thought, “I should really try that sometime.”

CLASSES RESUME IN MARCH view online at:

www.reculinaryarts.com

FUNDRAISER for our New Hangar German Dinner with Dessert & Auction at the Qualicum Beach Legion on March 3rd at 5:30pm 180 Veterans Way Tickets are $18 and available at the Parksville and Qualicum Beach Legions.

Ongoing Registration every Tuesday at Oceanside Middle School from 6:15 pm to 9 pm We offer a positive and fun environment for boys and girls aged 12 -18 to participate in flying and gliding along with camping trips, first aid, biathlon, marksmanship, physical training, sports activities, music programs, leadership, citizenship and friendship.

All workshops max. 6 participants to ensure optimum individual attention.

Go to www.cindymawle.com for complete and future class listings.

Pre-register: cindymawle@hotmail.com or call 250-703-1150.

You even get paid to go to summer camp!

Christina Bogucki

Join Air Cadets today – Make a friend for life

river’s edge culinary arts

For more information contact: Nicole — (250) 248-4203 or email: co.893air@cadets.gc.ca

COOKING CLASSES IN A HOME-BASED SETTING

Inspire and Challenge yourself to a one-day “Painting a Day” Workshop based on Cindy’s 2010 “100 paintings in DAY 95: ART SUPPLIES 100 days” March 10th & 24th, 10am-3pm, $50 per session.

Overwhelmed and don’t know how to start? Join Cindy for an “Introduction to Acrylics” March 31st & April 1st, 10am-3pm, $120.

“The Studio in Qualicum Bay” 5320 West Island Hwy.

EVERY VISIT INSPIRES. Become a member. We’re more than a gym.

Sharpen your boxing technique, improve agility, speed and reaction time! Gain strength and endurance at the same time!

SPRING BREAK BOXING CLINIC Camp #1 Camp #2 Location:

March 12, 13, 14 & 15 2012 (4 days) March 12, 13, 14 & 15 2012 (4 days)

9am-12pm 1pm-4pm

Ages 8-12 year olds Ages 13-18 year olds

$135 $135

Genesis Boxing & Fitness, 425 Stanford Ave., Parksville 250-248-5511

Boxing Clinics at Genesis consist of a structured, supervised exercise program that teaches responsibility, respect, commitment, dedication and perseverance. The skills learned here will improve physical aspects such as strength, endurance and agility and is excellent cross-training for other sports! It also improves self-esteem, increases confidence and is a constructive way to release stress.

To register, please call Genesis at 250-248-5511 or come in to talk to the friendly staff and register in person at 425 Stanford Ave., Parksville. See you there!

OFFICIAL TRAINER OF THE OCEANSIDE GENERALS

Help Us Help Others Food Bank Drop Off Location

Unit 112 - 425 Stanford Avenue, Parksville

250-248-5511

Co-Ed & Gender Specific Training Sessions. All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome.

for more information check us out at

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From edu education to recreation, there are plenty of options this spring for all ages.

Flying Changes Equestrian Center & Riding School

Spring Break Camp

Pottery Classes For Everyone

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE CLASSES

Learn how to ride, or improve on your riding skills and horsemanship in a great environment.

Wheel Throwing Pottery

March 13th 14th and 15th

March 24, April 16, May 15

Dance really is the best medicine!

Dance is therapeutic... it’s good for your body, good for your soul, and good for your mood!

Hand Building Pottery

ADULT BEGINNER BALLROOM Fun Ballroom & Latin Dance classes for ABSOLUTE Ballroom & Latin Beginners. Every Tuesday evening. 6:15 - 7:15pm.

Learn 4 dances in 8 weeks. No partner req.

10am-2pm daily~$175plus HST Camps Include: English riding lessons, trail rides, stable management, crafts and games.

Ages 5 & up Safe, school horses provided.

April 17 and 18 Private Pottery Lessons, Birthday Parties & Children’s Classes Available

2160 Halona Way, Coombs BC CertiӾed Equine Canada Instructor

Gina Kararrigas

250-248-2542

or ӿyingchanges-rs@shaw.ca www.ӿyingchangesridingschool.com

The Train Station Pottery Shop

GUARANTEED FUN WHILE GETTING FIT!

KIDS & TEEN DANCE CLASSES

Ballroom & Latin

KIDS: Mon afternoons / TEEN: Tues afternoons

Zumba with Anna Dodds!

Clip this coupon, and redeem it for one free Zumba Fitness class. Coupon can be used for Zumba Fitness, Zumba Gold Fitness, or Zumbatomic.

No cash value. One coupon per customer. New customers only. Expires March 31, 2012.

600 Alberni Hwy., Parksville

250-954-1872

Visit our website for full information: www.arrowsmithpottersguild.bc.ca

Call 250 240-0533 Email yungdance@shaw.ca

www.foreveryungdancestudio.com Pioneer Plaza, Parksville Across from Thrifty Foods

A PAIR OF SKATES IS ALL IT TAKES

JUMP into Spring and

Summer Programs

S i S Spring Summer 2012 Active Living Guide In Mail Boxes March 9 View Online March 1 LEARN TO SKATE WITH CANSKATE Skate Canada’s national learn-to-skate program.

Register at your local Skate Canada club today!

SPRING SCHOOL March 26-May 18, 2012 • Learn to Skate • Power • Figure Skating Programs

Call Launie 250-594-5491 sandyshoressc@yahoo.com

Registration begins March 1 Oceanside Place 250-248-3252

Ravensong Aquatic Centre 250-752-5014 www.rdn.bc.ca

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Tues February 28rd, 2012 @ 7:30pm

PHYLLIS G. BUTLER February 24, 2005

Fair OfďŹ ce on the fairgrounds, Coombs

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 19,20, 21 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

LOST AND FOUND

LEGALS

GETAWAYS

NANOOSE BAY Elementary School PAC has a Metal Recycle Bin at the school (2875 Nanoose Bay Rd.)for drop-off for all your unwanted metal items. Anything Metal, incl. appliances.Thanks for your help!

LOST, COMMEMORATIVE $100 Gold Coin in Parksville, between QF & Credit Union.

Reward, sentimental. If found please call 250-954-3920

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINA VICTORIA GRAHAM, DECEASED LATE OF PARKSVILLE, WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th, 2011.

Creditors and all others having claims against the Estate of CHRISTINA VICTORIA GRAHAM, are hereby notiďŹ ed pursuant to s. 38 of the Trustee Act, that particulars of their claims and any security held by them, should be sent to the Executor of the said Estate, c/o the Solicitor for the Estate at the address set out below, on or before the 15th day of April, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

THOMAS & COMPANY Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries Public #6 - 162 W. Harrison Ave, PO Box 1779, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H6

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ.Storm watchers 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299.

Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

Guest Speaker: Andrea Lawseth

Your presence I miss, your memory I treasure, loving always, forgetting never.

Love always Carole

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

RDN AG Area Plan

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Items of Interest: RDN Ag. Advisory Committee

Annual Coombs Auction

THE PARKSVILLE Community Garden AGM will be held Sat. Feb. 25th, 2012 @ 1pm. at the SOS building on 245 W. Hirst Ave. Everyone Welcome!

Use the W. Hirst Entrance.

INFORMATION IF YOU want to drink, that is your business. If you want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

DEATHS

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DEATHS

Donald Arthur THOMSON

Born February 3, 1922, Liverpool England, died February 18, 2012, Parksville, B.C. Don retired with his wife Mary to Schooner Bay Manor at Nanoose Bay in 1976, where he lived for 33 years. He spent his last years at Cokely Manor and then Stanford Place where he died two weeks after his 90th birthday.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s descendants spent a wonderful happy time together helping him celebrate that milestone.

Don was predeceased by Mary in 2004 and is survived by his children Art Thomson and Carolyn Walker; spouses Gail and Bryan; grandchildren Ed, Susan, Jen and Ryan; great grandchildren Scott, Greg, Madeleine, Sam and Finn; and by his sister Kathleen and his extended family in England.

NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings.

Bev 250-248-4720 PV Ann 250-248-3390 QB & NOW, Introducing the

Baby Basket

Have you recently added to the family or know someone who has call Pat 250-248-7119 The most Famous Baskets in the World! www.welcomewagon.ca

DEATHS

LOST: LAPTOP bag with purse, I.D, slippers, etc., between Qualicum Beach and Wembley Rd. 250-797-9628.

PERSONALS WANTED: 50ish, male partner for weekly dance lessons.

Some experience necessary.

Reply to The News, Box 1180, $4-154 Middleton Ave., Parksville B.C., V9P 2H2, File # 29

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds 250.388.3535

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Andrew Crawford Barbour December 15th, 1984 February 27th, 2007

Gone but not forgotten.

We deeply appreciate the warm, kind, friendly and professional attention Don received from the Stanford Place Fairview Unit staff.

DEATHS

LOST DOG: Feb. 18th,â&#x20AC;?Myaâ&#x20AC;? went missing from our home in Qualicum Beach on Canyon Cres. She was last seen heading towards Hoylake Rd. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a browny red & black Welsh Terrier. Name tag reads â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mie Pieâ&#x20AC;?. If found, Please call 250240-8303 or 250-240-1070

Mom, Dad & David PLACES OF WORSHIP

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Alan Sears

April 28, 1931 - February 18, 2012

Alan was born in Manchester, England and immigrated to Vancouver in 1957 with his bride Frances Chandler. Alan enjoyed a successful 40 year career as a Ship Broker that allowed him the opportunity to travel the world. He settled in Qualicum Beach when he retired and has enjoyed the past 20 years here golďŹ ng, gardening, reading, and watching English Premier Soccer.

Alan is survived by Frances, his wife of 55 years, sons Andrew and Nicholas; daughter Wendy; grandchildren Jillian, Lauren, Aidan and Barrett as well as other extended family members.

The Sears family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the doctors and nurses in ER, ICU and on the 4th Floor who took care of Alan during his time at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thankyou enough for your guidance, caring and compassion.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at the family home at 1013 Eagle Crest Drive, Qualicum Beach on Saturday March 10, 2012 from 2-4pm.

In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations in Alanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honour can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or an Animal Charity of your choice.

God still heals and is the kindest person youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ever meet!

Join us on Sundays

6:30pm

At the Salvation Army Church

on the Alberni Highway, near the Rod & Gun.

File No.: 11823

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF STANISLAW RADZIK, DECEASED, LATE OF PARKSVILLE, WHO DIED AUGUST 26th, 2011.

Creditors and all others having claims against the Estate of STANISLAW RADZIK, are hereby notiďŹ ed pursuant to s. 38 of the Trustee Act, that particulars of their claims and any security held by them, should be sent to the Executor of the said Estate, c/o the Solicitor for the Estate at the address set out below, on or before the 15th day of April, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

THOMAS & COMPANY Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries Public #6 - 162 W. Harrison Ave, PO Box 1779, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H6 File No.: 11793

All welcome! More info at:

www.jerichoroad-church.com

QUALICUM BAPTIST CHURCH 600 Beach Road Qualicum Beach

WORSHIP SUNDAYS 10:30

â&#x20AC;&#x153;GET OUT OF THE CHURCHâ&#x20AC;?

(Matthew 5:13-24)

SCENT FREE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS and others - Notice is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of David Redell Fraser, formerly of 163 Pym St., Parksville, BC V9P 1G2, deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Blair Fraser, 6025 Greenside Drive East, Surrey, BC V3S 5M8 on or before March 23, 2012, after which date the estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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TRAVEL

TIMESHARE CANCEL YOUR Timeshare.

No Risk Program. Stop mortgage & maintenance payments today. 100% Money back guarantee. Free Consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

AUTOMOTIVE FULL Time CertiďŹ ed HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC with CertiďŹ ed Commercial Vehicle Inspection CertiďŹ cate with current MVI Inspector CertiďŹ cation, required for well established Logging Truck Company (Kurt LeRoy Trucking LTD.) on Vancouver Island. Good wages & beneďŹ ts. Please fax your resume and drivers abstract to 250-287-9914. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!!!

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 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.

MONSTER Industries, a rapidly growing construction and maintenance company servicing northwestern B.C., in now accepting resumes for the following positions: CertiďŹ ed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? level welders with fabrication experience, CertiďŹ ed CWB all-position welders and CertiďŹ ed Millwrights. Please send resume with attached cover letter to ofďŹ ce@monsterindustries.ca. Unfortunately we are not accepting applications for laborers at this time.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS 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. Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t funding may be available.

Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

FARM WORKERS SEASONAL LABOURERSneeded for mid April, 2012.

40-60 hrs per wk. $9.56/hr for hand weeding, shovel work, working in dirt & vine covered ďŹ elds. Potato and cranberry harvest, grading potatoes. Fax resume to Echo Valley Farms at 250-752-6277.

HELP WANTED An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ďŹ eld 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

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PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED

C&E ROAD Builders is accepting resumes for hoe operators. Minimum 5 years experience. Please fax resume 250-956-4888 or email employment@lemare.ca.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

C&E ROAD Builders is seeking an experienced driller blaster. Minimum 5 years experience. Please fax resume 250-956-4888 or email employment@lemare.ca.

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

LANDSCAPE FOREMAN Professional Landscape Co. has a position open for lawn maintenance foreman. Minimum 2 yrs experience. Good starting wage. Please reply with resume to:

Natural Health Manager

WANTED: EXPERIENCED Full time Shipper/Receiver for established lumberyard.

Proficiency in tallying lumber and operating a forklift is essential, along with good organizational/ clerical skills and a positive attitude.

Other duties include pulling lumber orders and processing orders on a computer.

Forward your resume, together with current references and your wage expectations to: Parksville Qualicum News, Drawer #30, 4-154 Middleton, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H2.

INSULATOR TRAINEE, $12$20/hr depending on exp. Must have drivers license & able to work in crawl spaces & attics.

JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and Certified Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere.

Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Intern

Black Press – Victoria Black Press-Vancouver Island requires a temporary full-time summer intern for its Victoria-based community newspapers.

LABOURER, CEDAR re manufacturing plant. Experience is an asset. Full-time, 40 hours/week. Apply in person to Valley Cedar, 1127 Herring Gull Way, Parksville, ask for Kelly.

The job term runs for 13 weeks from June through to the end of August. The successful candidate will do general assignment reporting and photography.

Night and weekend work is involved and a valid driver’s licence and car is mandatory.

thesharpdesign@yahoo.com

Job is based out of Parksville.

Fax resume to 250-248-4952.

LEMARE LAKE is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Processor Operator • Line Machine Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Welders • Machinists Full time permanent, union wages and camp positions.

Please fax resume to 250956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca.

HELP WANTED

This position is open to students and recent graduates (within the last year or two) who are ambitious and who have a strong work ethic and a passion for journalism.

Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

Call The News at 248-4341 ext. 260

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:

The student is expected to be web savvy, both in their use of social media as a reporting tool, and their ability to tell stories in a multi-platform environment, using video, podcasting and other tools.

French Creek Rt #308 - 45 papers

Barclay Cres N & S, Imperial, Mason Trail & River Cres

Qualicum Route #652 - 61 papers Qualicum Route #628 - 32 papers Qualicum Route #648 - 83 papers Qualicum Route #654 - 38 papers 1st Ave W, Maple St, Mill Rd, Pine & Spruce St

French Creek Rt #314 - 42 papers Dogwood, Linden, Qualicum, Quatna & Tyee

Qualicum Woods Rt #615 - 67 papers

What About Bob’s Trucking

TREE REMOVAL

FALLING - TOPPING PRUNING - SHRUBS HEDGES – CLEAN UP

BRUSH CHIPPING FIREWOOD DELIVERY

WCB - INSURED - LOW PRICE

250-714-8454 24hr agrymuza@yahoo.com

Now accepting new customers for 2012Lawn Care etc.

•Landscaping for new homes • Fence Installations/Repairs •Lawn Cutting •Dethatching •Aeration •Liming •Fertilizer Appl.

•Hedge Trimming •Tree Pruning •Brick Patio’s & Walkways Licensed & Insured for your protection

$262,000 te Immaculate priva r wate

Contact: Sandi Wells ME & LOGO HERE or Pauline Stead @ YOUR NAEN HOUSE

250.248.2545

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Imma Patio Home. 2 bathroom, water bedroom,

ville. 2 Parks unit. 1160 sq.ft.

s to beach.

Corner ay. 1 1/2 block side of highw

• 1-3 yards gravel & rock • 1-6 yards bark mulch • 1-4 yards top soil Junk Hauling, Yard Waste & Construction Clean Up

Contact Pauline or Sandi at The News: 250-248-4341 CONTRACTORS

S.R.D. Projects Inc. Renovations, Repairs, Painting, Decks, Fences & Staging

250-468-5733

(h) 250-586-8588 (w) 250-240-3459

250-752-6854

srdprojects@shaw.ca

RENOVATIONS

CONTRACTORS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

& PAINTING INC.

Cam Coss CONTRACTING

L PRO L A RENOVATING

“You name it ... we can do it.”

Professional Home & Business Renovations & Improvements

•Renovations/Repairs •Painting •Tile & Flooring •Interior/Exterior •General Contracting •Window Installations

•Decks & Fences •Roofing •Colour Consulting •Hardiplank & Vinyl Siding

Free Estimates

Dave: 250-954-8650

Bobcat, Excavator, Dumping Services & Gravel Deliveries up to 5 yds. General Contracting, Construction, Concrete. Driveways, Drainage, Irrigation.

WCB INSURED

Arbutus Lane HOMES

Guaranteed Workmanship

LICENSED BUILDER & RENOVATIONS • New Homes & Additions • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Fences, Decks & Landscaping • Small Jobs Welcome

Call 250-951-0504 Cell 250-951-1423

Dave @ 250-248-5715

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WORK WANTED: Gardening, Housekeeping, Dog Walking, Car Washing, etc. $18/hr, 2 hour min. Small pick up for Yard Waste Removal. Please call 250-248-3248.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES EXPERIENCED and reliable cleaner has openings avail.

Exc references $20/hr Call Sandi 250-927-2449

s to Corner ay. 1 1/2 block side of highw

Qualicum Woods Rt #604 - 42 papers

HAULING & SALVAGE

TREE SERVICE

LEGAL SERVICES

WORK WANTED

ly Home. bathroom, 2 cum. Love Quali 2 bedroom, unit. 1160 sq.ft. beach.

Baldwin Rd., Pacific Cres., Sunrise Dr.

GARDENING

FREE Estimates Work Safe Insured.

PREFER HOMECARE? Private Duty Nurse for Eldercare.

Medical Assessment; Pharmacology; Advanced Foot Care Certification.

Consistent, Compassionate Care. Call 250-951-1115 or email: jeanette@homecaredirect.ca

Campbell River to Victoria for as $ low as 90 including taxes

PAINTING

References on request

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER or equivalent, commercial experience an asset, attention to detail req’d, some travel involved. Reply to: resumes@nanaimobulletin.com Note Job #325 in subject line.

METAL FABRICATOR/Welder needed P/T, good opportunity for semi or retired person.

Call (250)248-1725.

Qualicum Route #650 - 42 papers

Q Buisness Q Home Services & More! Serving your Community

Competitive Pricing

HOME CARE SUPPORT

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www.blackpress.ca

email: kpz@shaw.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Bay, Crescent Rd W, Elm, Hoylake W & Rye Rd

Hazelwood, Hollywood, Juniper & Redwood

250-752-1240

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

House for Sale?

1st Ave W, Cedar, Harlech, Hemlock, Jones, Mill & Rye

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVERS REQUIRED Must have “Serving it Right”, a positive attitude and must be able to work night shifts & weekends. Apply to: The French Creek Marine Pub, #1-1025 Lee Rd, Parksville.

LINE COOK required, experience breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drop resume off at Deez Bar & Grill (anytime).

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Beach, Crescent Rd W, Hoylake W, Sunningdale

Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca

Paul & Karen Bartlett

Gregg distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking for individuals to fill Outside Sales positions.

We offer excellent growth & compensation possibilities.

Knowledge of the Industrial and H.D. industries are an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential.

Please fax resumes: (1)250-756-1170 or Visit employment opportunities: www.greggdistributors.ca

Alder, Crescent Rd. W., Hoylake Rd W, Poplar & Yew

Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Feb. 29, 2012 to:

RESIDENTIAL PAINTING & POWERWASHING

Only those candidates considered will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

Needed in your area.

Qualifications include a firm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous reporting experience is an asset.

Send resume, cover letter and references Attention Sandy Conn PHARMASAVE Qualicum Beach, Box 970-720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach BC V9K 1T3 Fax: 250-752-8411 Email:sandy@ qualicumpharmasave.com

by March 2, 2012

HELP WANTED

CARRIERS

Qualifications

Pharmasave Qualicum Beach is seeking certified F/T, self-motivated, energetic team player to lead our Natural Health Dept. The successful applicant must have a minimum of 2 years experience in retail sales in vitamins and supplements and superior customer service. In addition, applicants should have experience in goal setting, purchasing, inventory and GM management, POS and general computer skills.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

20 years experience - FREE estimates

STORAGE

CARPET CLEANING

Dogleg Road Self-Storage

C URTIS C OSS C ONTRACTING

FIRST MONTH

“FREE”

10ft x 10ft - $85.00 5ft x 10ft - $53.00 Includes HST

For Details phone

250-752-0175

Spring Clean Specials CARPET CLEANING Any 3 rooms $89.99 Additional Room $20.00 Valid through Easter weekend

BOOK TODAY!

www.doglegstorage.ca

250.248.8758 250.954.8177

CUSTOM BUILDERS

REPAIRS

DEERING’S Mobile Repair Service 30 years experience Small Jobs Welcome Renovations Carpentry Services Kitchens - Bathrooms John D’Aigle Journeyman Journeyma y n Carp Carpenter penter

(250)240-4400

I will come to you!

Repairs on • Small Engine • Mowers • Powersaws • Sharpening Brakes - Bearings - Lights on Boat Trailers & RV’s

250-228-2676

“MAID IN SERVICE Cleaning” Home/Office Cleaning, min 3 hrs please. Ref’s available.

Call Margit at 250-240-9240.

COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS COMPUTERS From Nanoose to Deep Bay. Call Kevin 250-240-7372

Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certified tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call

Scott @ 250-821-1994.

SONGBIRD WEB STUDIOBusiness & personal websites.

Shopping carts & more. Visit www.sbwebstudio.ca or call 250-248-2783.

COUNTERTOPS W W W . C O A S T C A B I N E TRY.CA Custom Built Cabinetry and Countertops, affordable rates, 250-850- 9915

DRYWALL SPECIALIZING IN all re-textured ceilings, drywall, tiling, framing, insulating, finished trim, hardwood & laminate floors. Call a PRO. Phil 250954-1859 Taping/ Texturing/ Painting.

Renovation Specialist, 30 yrs of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB YOU’VE TRIED the rest! Now get the best! Board, tape, texture & paint. 35 Years experience. Call Dave 250-937-0415

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

GARDENING

LESSONS/TRAINING

HOMECRAFTED PRODUCTS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

SUITES, UPPER

NOT TOO early to start your Spring yard clean-up and garden prep! No job too small!

Reasonable hourly rates. Call Shelley @ 250-248-0449

10 WEEK obedience course starts Mar 20 in Nanoose.

Very small class, lots of individual attention. Call 250-8210715

WOODEN URNS, professionally handcrafted.

Different types of wood/sizes. Gerry: (250)714-3641 (250)729-7870

Learn N Play, 6:30 pm-7:15 pm, every Wed & Thurs evening. Obedience with agility.

Cost is $7. Call 250-752-4556.

QUALICUM BEACHwell kept, level entry rancher on Eagle Crest Dr- 4 bdrms, 2.5 bath, 5 appls, dbl attached garage, N/S, pets neg, $1650+ util, yearly lease. Refs. req’d. Mar 1. 250-752-9474.

HAWTHORNE PLACE 750 Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach, BC 250-752-4217

The Garden Master

2 BEDROOM lower duplex located on acreage in Errington, but close to town $750 per month 250-954-9547 WHISKEY CREEK- new 1 bdrm, detached suite on hobby farm. NS/NP. $550/mo incls hydro.

Refs req’d.

Avail immed. Call 250-752-4556.

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS, near new, 2 bdrm, upper suite near Parksville train station.1000 s/f, 5 appli’s, deck with partial ocean view, NS, NP. Suit mature couple. $1050 p/mo + util’s. Call: 1-250-716-6797

Maintenance / Design / Installation Call Rick Wilson (from Ken-Dor G.C.)

250-927-1551 or 250-738-0427

TREE PRUNING

PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay.

Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554

Fruit trees and ornamentals Roses and Shrubs too!

Qualified and experienced personnel

Call 250-752-3161 or 250-240-0102 Luke Downs WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, hauling. Pressure washing, Irrigation, carpentry.

Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal.

Please call 250-752-9444.

HANDYPERSONS BUILDALL GROUP Home maintenance interior/exterior, small or large jobs. 35 yrs exp. in reno’s & const’n. Call Lou 250-248-7044.

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.

PETS FREE- 6 mo female, first shots, Blue Healer X Australian Shepard, serious enquiries only. Call (250)738-0484.

FREE. Moving and have to leave 2 indoor/outdoor cats.

Have shots, & spayed. Great personalities, litter trained.

Call 250-240-6045

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

HAULING AND SALVAGE WAYNE’’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever.

Small engine repair, Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS “LET GEORGE do it” Carpentry & painting - No HST! Call 250-951-0844 TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial offices; Custom homes. 250-752-1121

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES J&M Yard Works. Complete home & garden maintenance.

No job to small. Hedges, trees, full lawn care, gutters, fences, pressure washing, R.V detailing, outdoor painting. If it’s in your yard, we do it. Insured with 15 years experience. Call Jay at 250-954-0672 for a free estimate.

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.

PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting.

Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted.

See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310.

A1 QUALITY PAINTING Experienced-Insured-References

I love to paint! (250) 248-8450.

BC PAINTING Inside/Ext 20 years exp. no job too small 250-248-1160.

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

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER DEEP BAY, BEAUTIFUL Location. 1 level, 1826 s/f, luxury townhome. Shows like new. $349k. Call 250-757-8429 SUPPORTIVE LIVING 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 email

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HOMES WANTED

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RENTALS

Sales & Service.

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

SPRING IS here! I can do your lawn mowing, pressure washing, yard work, dump hauls & much more. Seniors discount!

Free quotes. 250-927-1254

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Rebar For Sale Residential & Commercial ENQUIRIES WELCOME Fabricating & delivery available if required.

CALL NORM AT Harbor West Steel anytime

250-954-5704 FREE ITEMS FREE DROP OFF: Oil, batteries, scrap metal. We pay $Cash$ for unwanted Cars & Trucks. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage (prev. of Bull Dog Auto) 250-757-8911 or 250-954-7543.

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD. Call 250-468-9660.

1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

FIREWOOD, SEASONED Fir mixed, split & delivered. Stock up for next yr. or wood to burn now. $160.-$180/cord. Honest & reliable service. Call 250-752-3246.

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. WEST COAST Firewood.

Seasoned fir by the cord. Volume discount. Cut, split, delivery, tax incl. 1-877-380-9663.

WOOD PELLET fuel for sale.

We deliver. 250-757-9232

GARAGE SALES ERRINGTON, 994 Errington Rd., @ Smart Fitt Gym, Sun, Feb. 26, 8am-1pm. To raise funds for a local family touched by Cancer.

FRENCH CREEK, 1402 Sumar Lane.(Right off Johnstone)Sat. Feb 25 & Sun. Feb 26, (8 - 2).Retired Mechanic Downsizing! Tools, Misc.,Craft Supplies, Elec. Wheel chair, You name it! Rain or shine!

PARKSVILLE, MOVING! 286 Crabapple Cres. Feb. 25 & 26.

Tools, Misc. items.

APARTMENT/CONDO ERRINGTON 1BDRM- private entrance.

Avail immed. $550/mo+ utils.

Refs req’d.

Call (250) 954-0191.

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.

QUALICUM: 2 Level, 2 Bdrm town home 1.5 bath, 5 appliances, back yard. N/P, N/S. Feb. 15. $825/mo. Children Welcome!

(250)752-6585 or (250)240-0070.

QUALICUM BEACH, 2 bdrm, walk to town, ground floor, gas f/p, 5 appli’s, adult oriented bldg. N/S, N/P, 1 year lease, $800 p/mo.+ util., dep. & ref’s.

Avail Apr. 1st. 250-752-5109.

SAVE MONEY! Our renovated 2 bdrm apts incld heat & hot water, plus an option for a free 32” TV with a one year lease! $800/mo.

Also, 3 bdrm $950/mo. Call 250-248-3350.

VILLAGE GREEN ESTATES 317 Village Way, QB 1, 2 & 3 bdrm units. 5 appls, F/P, patio. N/S, sm pet ok. Starting at $750.

Quiet adult community.

Close to town. Office hrs Tuesday’s: 4pm-7pm.

250-240-2816.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 3200 sq.ft. Commerical Building for Lease. Excellent exposure Located by a busy intersection on Alberni Hwy, Extra Large 14ft x 20ft roll up doors, locked compound. $1,800.00 per month 250-954-9547

COTTAGES ERRINGTON 2 bdrm cottage, full bath, hydro/cable included, $900 mo, ref’s req, avail March. 1. Call 250-248-4809.

ERRINGTON: 5 mins to Parksville. Modern cottage - 1 bdrm + den. $725, no dogs.

Avail. immed. (250)954-1355.

ERRINGTON CABIN. 1-bdrm, 15 mins to Parksville. Lrg shop with 220V, NS/NP $750./mo+ utils. 250-248-6554.

QUALICUM BEACH- 1 bdrm cabin+ sun room, 4 appls, 1/2 acre, $750+ utils. NS/NP. Avail Mar 1. (250)594-5961.

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.

COOMBS: 3 bdrm, private property, F/S, W/D, fenced yard, lrg deck, shed. N/S, no dogs. Avail. Apr. 1st. $800/mo + util’s. Call 250-248-9579.

WHISKEY CREEKQuiet area, 1 bdrm mobile on lot, F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $475/mo +utils. Refs req’d. Available Now. Call 250-752-0501.

MODULAR HOMES

RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser View current rentals On our website: www.remax-first-bc.ca 250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-firstbc.ca Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager 21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7

COOMBS, 2 Bdrm, 1 bath, new floors, new paint. $800 p/m. + util’s. Ph.250-240-7008 ERRINGTON - 3Bdrm side by side 3level duplex on acreage.

Location: Dobler Rd. Ref’s Req’d. $850 - 250-954-9547 FRENCH CREEK, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, $1050 p/m incld’s utils.n/s, n/p, ref’s req’d.

Quiet, near bus. Avail Apr. 1st, or sooner. Call 250-951-9146 NANOOSE/FAIRWINDS, 2 bdrm + den, 3 full baths, 2180 sq ft, gas & wood/burning F/P’s, workshop and large storage room. Walk to Fairwinds clubhouse, N/S, $1250 mo. Call Chris 250-248-8371.

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,1500 sq/ft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, close to schools, arena & Wembley mall.w/d, f/s, d/w. Small pet ok Ref’s req. $1300 p/mth. Avail.

Mar 01/12 Call 250-248-7763 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 home, Yard not fully fenced. W/D, F/S. Avail. Mar. 1st, $1200 p/m + utils.3 Ref’s req’d. Call Peggy or Dale 250-248-3407 PARKSVILLE: AVAILABLE 1st.

March. $1150 /mo.

Rancher with attached garage, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, f/s, w/d, m/wave, gas f/p, fully fenced, level lot in quiet area. Very bright home with 3 skylights, close to shopping & recreational facilities. 5 minutes from beach. N/S, Ph: 250-248-8713 or 250-240-3709.

PARKSVILLE (DOWNTOWN) 3 bdrm bungalow, walking distance to school & shopping.

Avail Mar 1. NS/NP. $1175+ utils. References req’d. Call 250-954-2243.

QUALICUM BEACH- 2 bdrm close to beach in Qualicum, great location. N/S. Avail Mar 15. $1050 for long term. Call 250-757-8682, 250-752-9252.

QUALICUM BEACH 2 bedroom house in the village.

BRAND NEW bathroom, kitchen and paint throughout. Includes all appliances, with 1 car garage. $1200 + utilities and includes all landscaping and maintenance. Available March 1st. Call 250-752-0288.

QUALICUM BEACHAvailable now! 700sq ft, 2 bdrm house , fully fenced yard, walk to town. $800/mo. Call Susan 250-752-9413.

QUALICUM BEACH, rancher for lease. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 6 appl, N/S, N/P. Avail Mar 1st. view now. $1100 + utils. Call 250-594-8438, 250-756-6713.

ROYAL LEPAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 250-752-6926 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties

“I have never been as happy as I have been these past three years living at Hawthorne Place” “Such a wonderful family atmosphere” “ A loving caring community” Two bedroom bright and spacious suites available now with a great service package and more...

All at affordable monthly rates, convenient in-town location Call Stacey Ryhorchuk today for a personal tour

250-752-4217

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

RENT OR Rent to Own RV’s in Coombs or Errington. Starting at $400. RV pads, $375 includes wi-fi & cable. Possible P/T handyman work. Call (250)954-1355.

HOMES FOR RENT

Independent Retirement Living with Supportive Services

QUALICUM. SHARE 3 bdrm house. A unique opportunity.

(778)395-1835.

Wendy Hofforth, Property Manager Rental Properties Nanoose Bay/Parksville/ Qualicum Beach For current rentals please check my website: www.vanislandrealty.com 124 Craig St., P.O. Box 460 Parksville, B.C. V9P 2G6 Toll Free: 1-866-386-2735 e-mail: cbpropertymanage ment@shaw.ca WHISKEY CREEK- 1100sq ft, 3 bdrms, lower level of house, 4 appls. NP/NS, $750/mo + utils. Call 250-752-0501.

WHISKEY CREEK- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, lrg yard. N/S, dog ok.

Damage deposit & refs. $850./mo. Avail immed. Call 250-752-4556.

OFFICE/RETAIL QUALICUM BEACH. Great private office space, Appx. 100 sq/ft. Ground floor with a window, shared reception area.

Avail. May 1st. or sooner if necessary. Call 250-240-4751 for more info & to view.

Retail / Professional Space for Lease in the village Qualicum Beach. from 544 sq.ft to 1427 sq.ft. phone 250 248 6504

ROOMS FOR RENT NANOOSE BAY, Kitchenette, own bathroom. 10 mins. south of Parksville. Cable, Hydro incl. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. $425 p/m Suit quiet mature person. Call 250-468-7993

RV PADS COOMBS: RV site. Small adult park, $375 + hydro (year round), incls cable & storage.

Call (250)586-1372.

PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad.

Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now.

Call 250-927-5623.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ASSISTED LIVING at Emerald Estates. 1 bdrm, ground level suite, 600 sq ft with kitchen, housekeeping included, meals optional, $1050 mo.

Phone Dave at 250-954-7535.

EMERALD ESTATES 55+ Independent Assisted Living. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, south facing patio, new carpets and paint.

Quiet, bright and clean. Rent incld’s weekly housekeeping.

Dining program optional. To view call 250-951-3553.

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! 250.388.3535

ROOM MATE Wanted for French Creek area to live with single dad in nice home. $450 p/m. Utils incl. N/S, N/P. Call 250-951-9146

STORAGE MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes.

Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.

250-248-7100.

SUITES, LOWER BOWSER- NEW 1 bdrm suite priv entrance, includes heat/hydro/cable. NS/NP. Refs req’d. Avail Mar 1. $600. Call 250-757-9669 after 4pm.

COOMBS- 1600sq ft 2 bdrm on acreage, W/D hook-up, NP/NS. Refs req’d. Available Mar 1 or later. $795+ utils. Call 250-739-2800.

COOMBSSPACIOUS 2 bdrm suite, 4 appls, w/priv entrance, covered patio, carport w/storage. $1000. Call 250752-2634.

COOMBS: THIS Cozy 1-bdrm loft suite comes completely furnished. 2 decks, laundry; recently renovated. Quiet, pastoral setting with mountain views. $750./mo + utils. Call 250-248-9540.

PARKSVILLE, Nice 2 bdrm upper house, NP, NS. Incl’s WD, FS, avail Mar 1. $850/mo.

(250)746-5094 PARKSVILLE, PRIVATE, 1 Bdrm suite: suits 1, $795 p/m. utils incl. W/D. 250-954-8326 RIVER’S EDGE, new 1 bdrm suite, priv ent, appls & parking incl’d, great mountain views, country setting, deck. All utilities included. Avail Apr. 1, $800 mo. Call 250-248-2806.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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CARS 2003 HONDA CIVIC- Estate Sale, 1 owner, 94,500 km, manual locks, no A/C. $7000.

Call (250)594-7565.

TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL 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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Classifieds can rev you up!

ERRINGTON - 1 Bdrm Bachelor. Incl. Hydro & Cable. $550.00 - 250-954-9547 PARKSVILLE, BEAUTIFUL, grnd floor w/ F/P, priv entrance, patio. Laundry avail. $750 + utils. (250)954-9442.

PARKSVILLE suite for rent. $900/mth. 2 bed, 1 bath, private park/entrance, yard & patio. Inludes: Hotwater, hydro, W/D, fridge/stove, D-Wash, No pets/smoking. (250)954-1756, leave message.

WHISKEY CREEK. Self contained bachelor, newly reno’d, $550. NS/NP. All inclusive with Wireless internet & satellite TV Avail Mar 1. (250)752-9793.

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DO YOU HAVE LOCAL SPORTS NEWS? Contact: James Clarke, Sports Reporter Email: sports@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-248-4341

Official newspaper of the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals

JUNIOR HOCKEY

TENNIS

On the Verge of greatness Local tennis player Gordon Verge holds onto top rankings JAMES CLARKE

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Oceanside forward Cam McCarrick braces for another big body check against the Panthers.

All uphill from here for Gens

Local masters tennis player Gordon ‘Raquetman’ Verge won seven of the 11 sanctioned events he entered last year, and his stellar results have earned him some notable rankings.

Verge is currently ranked number one in B.C. in singles and number two in doubles in his age group (Men’s 75-79) as a result of winning both events at the Provincials last summer in Vancouver.

The Canadian National rankings have him listed as fifth in singles and first in doubles, having won the National Doubles Championships with his partner Bob Seeley for two years straight.

Having been selected by Tennis Canada for the seventh year in a row (and third as captain) to represent the red and white at the World Team Championships, followed by the World Individuals, the International Tennis Federation, based out of London, currently has him ranked 65th in the world in singles 10th in team doubles.

Verge’s first tournament of the new season will be the Western Canadian Nationals slated for March 21-25 in Richmond, B.C. Asked if the game, more specifically all the miles he logs to compete, ever grows old, and Verge laughed offered a succinct “never.”

Down one game in their opening series, the Generals need to stop the rubber JAMES CLARKE

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Oceanside’s Save On Foods Generals came out guns blazing in game one of their Vancouver Island Junior B Hockey League (VIJHL) opening round playoff series against Peninsula Wednesday night.

The Gens struck for two power play goals on their first two shots of the game, but the Panthers clawed back to win a wide-open a 6-5 final.

Things looked good early for the 300 fans on hand at Oceanside Place as hard-charging Dylan Haugen (Keenan McConnell, Conor Enright) staked the home team to a 1-0 lead 2:11 in with the man advantage. Captain fantastic, Gens’ stalwart Kyle Yamasaki (Josef Chase, Nick Bell) upped it to 2-nil 63 seconds later on the PP to chase Peninsula starter Kylar Stern at 3:24.

The visitors cut it to 2-1 at 5:10 with the man advantage, which is how it stood after 20 minutes.

Peninsula out-shot Oceanside 16-6 in the second period and scored three unanswered goals. Trevor Yee, who torched the Gens for a hat trick on the night, scored 55 seconds in and again

at 19:12. The Panthers took a 4-2 lead into the final frame.

Haugen (Yamasaki, Keenan McConnell) cut it to 4-3 with another power play marker a buck-57 into the third, and things looked good for the home team again when they continued to press and Enright (Haugen, Yamasaki) scored to knot it 4-4 at 2:53.

The Gens’ stayed on the offensive — they outshot the visitors 10-4 — but the Panthers refused to roll over and replied with two goals in two minutes for a 6-4 lead with seven minutes remaining.

Travis Briggs bulged the twine unassisted at 16:04, but it wasn’t enough on this night.

Peninsula was 1-for-3 with the man advantage, the Gens 3-for-5.

“Obviously we capitalized on some early opportunities, but those power plays funny enough ... there was no flow to the game early, and that hurt us,” said Oceanside head coach and GM Dave Johnston. “We didn’t have to play in the trenches to get that lead, and if we’re going to be successful, we’re gong to have to play in the trenches.

“I think we just went into a little bit

of a false sense of security and they battled back.”

Does that suggest that jumping on a team early is not the way to go?

“Not at all (but) it’s different jumping on a team early and playing in the trenches, then scoring two quick power play goals. The fact of the matter is it’s hard sometimes when things seem too easy.”

“At the end of the day we battled back, we tied it up, and we pushed hard,” said Johnston. “It’s playoff hockey. We didn’t play poorly, I think we just went into a bit of a lull, but we regrouped and battled hard. The game could have gone either way.”

Gens’ starter Michael Gudmandson took the loss in net.

“Without question Goody didn’t have his best night, and he’s the first to admit that,” said Johnston, then made the point, “we need better goaltending then we got last night.”

On the upside, Oceanside’s forechecking was ferocious, and the Generals were trying to take the body.

Forward Cam McCarrick was a oneman wrecking crew Wednesday.

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Longtime local tennis instructor/mentor Gordon Verge heads into the new season as one of the top-ranked players in the country in his age group.

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ARROWSMITH AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

MINOR HOCKEY

Join us for a

Community Dinner

Saturday, March 3

Served from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Spring Supper

Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, turnips, peas, buns, salads, pie, coffee and tea.

Adults: $18 • Seniors: $14 Kids (12 & under) $8

Arrowsmith Hall

Coombs Fairground on Ford Road 752-9757 for more info www.coombsfair.com

This is a non-smoking, no alcohol event. Proceeds go to community programs sponsored by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association.

We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.

Support our community programs: Transfer your QF points to the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association account!

Tickets at the door only.

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Entertaining the fans during the first intermission of Wednesday’s VIJHL game between the Generals and Panthers was Oceanside Peewee Rep Landon Dziady, who is the ‘billet brother’ of Gens forward Conor Enright.

Minor Hockey Jamboree this weekend PARKSVILLE — From the desk of Oceanside Minor Hockey’s Cathy Van Herwaarden a reminder the big annual Oceanside Jamboree takes over ‘the Place this Saturday and Sunday.

The Jamboree, she said, “is a year-end celebration of hockey, and it promises to be a weekend of food and fun for our 433 hockey players.”

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This is ‘Yammers fourth and final season with the Generals, and the club’s all-time leading scorer continues to lead by example out there, as evident by his selection as the games third star.

“Everything about the way he plays is fantastic,” Johnston said.

“We get everything out of him we could hope for every single night.”

Yamasaki, from Nanaimo, has been the Generals’ ironman since he arrived in 2007.

“Honestly I can’t remember

him ever missing a game because he was hurt. Ever.”

Other bright spots on the night included the energizer efforts of Haugen, who, confirmed his coach, “was absolutely outstanding.

“He’s playing at a whole ‘nother level and I can tell you at the end of this season that will be the last we see of Dylan Haugen — they’ll be lining up (to sign him to Jr. A).”

ICE CHIPS Peninsula finished the VIJHL’s 2011/2012 42-game

Spring Soccer

Youth Soccer PONY LEAGUE Parksville P k ill Community C i & Conference Centre Garry Oaks Room 132 E. Jensen Ave., Parksville

March 6, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Heart Health: Keeping your heart healthy in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond!

Presented by: Madelene Daniel, RN, MHS

March 8, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Prostate Cancer: Prevention, Detection & Treatment!

Presented by: Dr. William Carlson, MC, FRCSC

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It is also she said, “a time to thank our very supportive sponsors, honour our many dedicated volunteers, and spotlight our amazing hockey players. There will be games on tap both days and on Sunday from 1:45 to 3:45 p.m.

OMHA will honour some of its own at Howie Meeker Arena and then the kids take to the ice for the annual skills and drills event. — James Clarke

Age 5-9 yrs. Saturdays at Parksville Community Park

League Runs April 14 - June 16

Registration will remain OPEN until April 1st – EARLY ..............Jan. 15-Feb. 15 REGULAR .........Feb. 16-Mar. 15 LATE................... Mar. 16-Apr. 1 Register Online at: oceansideyouthsoccer.com Manual forms at Oceanside Place

regular season with a record of 17-21-4 (38 pts) for fifth in the seven-team league, while the Generals were fourth at 2020-2 (42 pts).

Oceanside’s regular season goals for-and-against was 144173; Peninsula was 155-194.

GAME ON The Generals are down Island Friday looking to even their best-of-seven series against the Panthers.

The two teams are back at it at ‘the Place Saturday for Game 3 (7:30 p.m. start).

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This is not a tender process and the Town reserves the right to determine the location of any mobile vending, and to accept or reject any or all proposal(s).

Interested parties must submit a written proposal and a completed Business Licence Application for Mobile Vending prior, to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, to: Corporate Administrator Town of Qualicum Beach #201-660 Primrose Street, PO Box 130 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7 Visit www.qualicumbeach.com or Town Hall for a copy of the Mobile Vending Bylaw No. 506.08, 2002 and mobile vending business license application form.

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BC JOBS PLAN: FORESTRY

British Columbia has traditionally been synonymous with forestry and today this industry is still one of the cornerstones of our economy, especially in many rural communities which strongly value and support timber harvesting. With over two-thirds (60 million hectares) of the provincial land mass covered in forest we can count on a healthy industry for many more years.

B.C. has more than 110 lumber mills, over 70 with a capacity of more than 40 million board feet per year; 27 veneer, plywood and OSB (oriented strand board) mills, eight pellet mills, 18 pulp mills (six of which are also paper mills) and over 80 other primary processing mills such as chips, shake and shingle, pole, and log manufacturers.

The forestry sector has a deep pool of skilled professionals and a highly trained workforce.

Altogether the industry employs well over 50,000 well paid employees, often the life-blood of small towns. B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forest sector is deďŹ nitely starting to recover from the last decadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downturn. Since 2009, over two dozen mills have announced they are reopening or adding shifts. The importance of this industry to B.C. is demonstrated by the fact that 40% of the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional economies are based on forestry activities, in more than 7,000 businesses.

Western Forest Products include timber harvesting, reforestation, sawmilling logs into lumber and wood chips, and value-added remanufacturing in their product line. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3,000 employees are an integral part of WFP. They are known for their knowledge of the ďŹ bre base, skills in product manufacturing and dedication to customer service as well as their commitment to safety, community and environmental values.

It was good news for Ladysmith when the company reopened the mill. 100% of the product generated will be shipped to China.

One reason for growth in the industry is the Asian market. International buyers know that B.C. is a stable supplier of high-quality wood products; we can provide timber supply security.

This secure supply, coupled with the fact our spruce, pine, ďŹ r, hemlock and balsam ďŹ bre baskets are among the richest in the world makes B.C. extremely attractive.

The B.C. brand of wood products is well estab-

lished globally with market-leading shares in key countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. B.C. is also looking to be the ďŹ rst major country that deals in softwood lumber to establish its products in the India marketplace. Working with the federal government and industry, the Province has strengthened and diversiďŹ ed the B.C. forest sector by increasing market demand for softwood lumber throughout Asia.

The global demand for bio-products from the forest is predicted to reach $200 billion a year. Renewable fuels, plastics, and chemicals for the pharmaceutical and food industries can potentially be manufactured by running wood ďŹ bre and residues through bio-reďŹ nery.

B.C. has taken steps to make it easier for the non-lumber sector to source supplies of lower quality ďŹ bre. This includes ďŹ bre supply licences to cut to use logging debris that is left behind on landings and roadsides.

Taking care of this natural abundance is critical. An amazing statistic is the fact B.C. has planted more than six billion trees since reforestation programs began in the 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and is on track to plant its seven billionth tree in 2013/14. We plant an average of 200 million trees each year. B.C. produces more wood products certiďŹ ed to environmental standards than any other region in the world and has 53 million hectares certiďŹ ed to one of three internationally recognized sustainable forest management certiďŹ cation standards.

Growth now and in the future requires a solid foundation. B.C. created the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to deal with increasing demands and pressures on the land base by taking a more integrated approach to managing B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resources. BC Hydro launched a two-phase Bioenergy Call for Power.

Phase one has helped advance bioenergy development in Kamloops, Castlegar and Prince George, while phase two has done the same for Chetwynd, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Merritt.

B.C. has also passed the Wood First Act to promote and encourage a cultural shift that will make wood the ďŹ rst choice for construction in the commercial and institutional sectors as well as residential.

The future looks very bright for this most iconic of British Columbia industries.

MINOR SOCCER

PARKSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; From the desk of longtime local coach and mentor Kim Longmuir comes a reminder the Oceanside Track and Field Club is gearing up for another season and will be holding its annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;new parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Feb. 28 from 7-8 p.m. at Ballenas Secondary School and club registration March 1 from 7-8:30 p.m.

The little club that could (which has actually grown to just over 100 members) is coming off â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;an amazing 2011â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and heads into the new season eager to get back at it.

OTFC won top overall club on Vancouver Island for the ďŹ fth straight year. The OTFC girls won the top award on the Island for the ďŹ fth straight year and the boys won for the very ďŹ rst time in 2011.

The club had two national champions: Thomas Oxland, and Alycia Butterworth, as well as a silver medalist at nationals, Miryam Bassett. This, on top of a variety of awards to club members throughout last year.

Last week The News caught up with some of the OTFC members who meet every Sunday at Rathtrevor Park as part of Kim and her husband Randyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter conditioning program for a photo op with the hardware the club captured last year. For more information on Oceanside Track and Field e-mail Kim or Randy at ranlong@teâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; James Clarke lus.net.

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OTFC members Jamie MacKenzie, Peter Oxland, Thomas Oxland, Kabir Bellerose, Taylor Chestnut, Makayla Hoey, Miryam Bassett, Brandon Dalziel, Colson Schneider, Kim Longmuir and Chelsea Hoey.

ALL OCEANSIDE MATCHUP: U14/ U15 boys soccer Saturday saw a spirited friendly played out in the pouring rain. OU2 (Oceanside #2) prevailed 4-1 over Oceanside #1, aka the Los Diablos. Above, Jacob Watson wades past an OU2 player.

MINOR BASEBALL

Winter camp for local ball players PARKSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oceanside Minor Baseball is trying something new this year and is mid-way through its ďŹ rst-ever Winter Development Camp for Mosquito and peewee age players.

According to OMBA president Mike Parlow, the camp is being led by OMBA volunteer and coach Kurt Bowles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a high demand for the 30 spots in the camp and we ended up turning away about a dozen kids. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be smarter next year and book a

larger gym,â&#x20AC;? said Bowles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a concept that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve talked about in past but no one ever stepped up and made it happen before. Kurtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the action man here (and) he and partner Andy MacDonald are doing a great job for the kids,â&#x20AC;? said Parlow.

Building on OMBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partnership with the Parksville Royals, Royalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pitching coach Jim Seredick has taken on a big role in the camps and is working with the players on throwing and pitching technique.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see the progress these young kids are making after only three sessions so far,â&#x20AC;? Seredick said last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real treat for the kids having Jim out,â&#x20AC;? added Parlow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really knowledgeable and does a great job communicating with the kids.â&#x20AC;?

Online registration for the spring baseball season continues at www.oceansidebaseball.ca.

For information, call OMBA registrar Angela Hinz at 250752-0107.

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Ready to solo at Festival of Performing Arts Qualicum Beach School of Dance students are off to Courtenay; Dance gala to be held March 10 BRENDA GOUGH

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he dancers of the Qualicum Beach School of Dance are about to embark upon one of the most exciting events in a younger dancers life … dance festival. At the end of this month, 20 students will be performing and competing against other dancers from the Island at the North Island Festival of Performing Arts, held annually at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay. The young dancers have been working hard to prepare solos and duets in classical ballet, lyrical jazz, tap, modern and contemporary as well as a group performances in hip Hop all of which were choreographed by Shari Selva and Charlotte Asplin. Most of the senior students have also prepared a lyrical jazz group dance that was performed at Dance Odyssey at the Port Theatre at the beginning of the month.

Selva said in the past when they have participated in the competition, all of their students have gained a score of 80 per cent or higher and placements of first, second or third.

“Although getting placement is wonderful it is not our true reason for participating in festival. We encourage and are proud of each of our students to have gained the confidence and technique it takes to dance in front of their peers and that itself is the true reward of festival,” she admitted.

More than 1,000 performers are expected from around Vancouver Island, bringing together artists of all levels for professional growth and the possibility to go on to provincial championships.

During a dress rehearsal last week, several students from the dance school worked out their jitters and fine tuned their performances in a wide range of dance disciplines that will be adjudicated by Catherine Courage over the next week. Fourteen-year-old Shannelle Spence, who choreographed her own lyrical jazz routine to Adele’s song Set Fire to the Rain, got an enthusiastic response to her dramatic piece from her fellow students. Asplin, who has choreographed many routines, said Spence did an amazing job, adding it was very challenging choreography but came across as effortless. The festival got underway on Feb. 19 and will run until March 4 with dance performances at the Sid Williams Theatre and musical performances at the Old Church Theatre. A special dance gala March 10 will feature the highlights of the festival. All sessions are open to the public for a minimal fee and the money is returned to the performers in a form of bursaries.

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Qualicum Beach School of Dance students in action.

From left: Lily Ries will perform a routine to Sailors Hornpipe choreographed by Shari Selva. Abby Selva will be performing a tap routine. 14-year-old Shannelle Spence choreographed her own lyrical jazz routine to Adele’s song Set Fire to the Rain. Rachel Sokyrka will perform a Ukrainian dance.

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The first event of the year for the Vancouver Island Opera (VIO) recital series was full of passion.

Soprano Margo Le Vae brought some members of the audience to tears with her opera arias at the McMillan Arts Centre Gallery (MAC) on Sunday, Feb. 19.

Le Vae was accompanied by pianist Nicolai Maloff, the talented son of VIO Artistic Director Tatiana Vasilieva.

Le Vae who performed as Giannetta in the last opera, L’Eliser d’Amore gave a strong performance singing some German, Russian and Italian opera arias. For her encore, she sang her only English piece, Moon River, stirring the emotions of many people in the audience to the brink of tears.

The next event is Sunday March 18, with Maloff at the piano once more to accompany violoncellist Lee Duckles and they will perform a repertoire of Baroque classical and romantic music.

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Dog owners in District 69 are invited to the Arrowsmith Hall at the Coombs fairgrounds for a doggone good time this weekend.

Scarlett Luke of Pack Leader Fitness is bringing together dog related groups and businesses for a dog expo and fair called Dog Dayz of Winter. She has invited 20 vendors who will offer a wide range of pet related demonstrations and services all under one roof on February 25 and 26.

Luke said there will be all kinds of activities including agility demos, pet first aid and Doga. Yes, yoga with your pooch. Dogs can’t really do yoga, other than the downward and upward dog but Luke said Doga is a great way to encourage interactions between busy owners and their dogs.

Some of Saturday’s activities include a dog fashion show, paw paintings and an RCMP police dog doing a demonstration from noon to 1 p.m.

On Sunday there is a dog and owner look-a-like contest.

“We want lots of participants for the contest and the fashion show. It should be a lot of fun,” she said.

Luke said there will be door prizes

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She said the idea behind the inaugural event is to get people in the community to see what kinds of things are out there for them and their pets both indoors and outdoors and hopefully the event will grow every year.

Dogs are welcome but they must have good manners and be under control at all times.

Luke, who is a Certified Master Dog Trainer, admitted that some people may want to attend to get some solutions for their dog behavior problems and she doesn’t want to discourage

them from coming with their pet. She said if they are concerned about their dog’s behavior in public they may want to muzzle it so they don’t risk having a biting incident.

“Some behavioral issues can be solved quickly through socialization so we want to encourage pet owners to come.”

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There is still plenty of room on the dance floor at the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) in Parksville. While just a few students showed up for the inaugural tea dance last week, it’s expected the program of dancing to live music with a some dance pointers thrown in will become popular.

Learn to lose those two left feet BRENDA GOUGH

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A new ballroom dance program started Wednesday, Feb. 15 at The McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) in Parksville. There were only a few couples on the dance floor for the first session, but its expected there will be more dancers registered for the afternoon tea dance.

With Dave Klinger on piano and dance king Bill Cave on trumpet, dancers learned a few basic steps from dance coach Al Stacey as the duo provided the music from a by-gone era. The program, which involves dancing to live music, is new to the MAC and is currently being offered

for four consecutive weeks. Stacey provides tips on how to look good on the dance floor and beginners are welcome.

There are only a limited number of spaces open and each session $10 per person.

If the classes become popular they may be expanded upon and perhaps evening programs will be offered. For registration and enquiries, call the MAC office at 248-8185.

Ed. Note: There are many other dance studios, classes and instructors in the area. Check out THE NEWS’ community calendars and our new online calendar for more. Also, check with local community and arts centres.

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Plein air painter offers some tips Art workshops this weekend, hosted by Susan Schaefer of Island Arts Magazine BRENDA GOUGH

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If you are wanting to tap into your artistic side, but need a bit of motivation, you may want to sign up for one of the many workshops being offered by Island Arts Magazine.

This weekend two workshops are being hosted by Susan Schaefer of Young At Art Studios in Qualicum Beach. The artist, who publishes Island Arts Magazine, has been promoting Vancouver Island and West Coast artists by presenting workshops, exhibitions and articles on everything art in her magazine.

The first of her many workshops planned for 2012 are being held Saturday and Sunday, February 25 and 26 at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. The workshops are designed to bring outside expertise to the area’s already talented artists and this weekend they have lined up well known artists Brian Buckrell and Judi Pedder from Comox for separate parallel workshops. Down the road there will be workshops with instructors from Tofino and the Lower Mainland.

Buckrell will do a two day workshop on preparing for Plein Air, though the class will be in indoors for comfort.

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with plenty of experience doing it.

Buckrell is an award winning plein air and studio painter working in oils and acrylics. He has studied with some of the best plein air painters in Canada and the U.S. and enjoys sharing what he has been learned.

And while many an artist will tell you they’ve been honing their craft for decades, that is not the case for Buckrell.

Generally artists acknowledge that they started fairly young and slowly worked their way into galleries, eventually winning awards and notoriety.

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The former university professor from Ontario was 60 years old when he first picked up a sketching pencil in a course he was taken to by his wife.

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They have been described as one of Canada’s most astonishing musical exports and the music intima vocal ensemble will be helping the Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special concert for Music on Sun., Feb. 25. Twelve professional coartistic directors and singers make up the singing ensemble of musica intima.

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TOSH music director Ron Hadley said the a capella group has not performed in Qualicum Beach before and it is exciting to have them here. He said Bess Durey, who sings alto with the group, will be coming over a day earlier to perform with Hadley at the Old Dutch Inn on Saturday night.

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“It is becoming popular. The technique is hard to explain without seeing it. A lot of people will paint flowers and then ask what am I going to do with the background? If you use masa paper, especially for florals it gives you an interesting background and texture,” Pedder stated.

Pedder, who has mastered the technique, has taught many of the workshops and her hands-on course will have students working with water colours on the special paper to create a unique

batik look that adds interest to any subject matter. She recently released a DVD on the unique process as well as a booklet but said the workshop provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn in a classroom setting because courses on the technique are not offered anywhere else.

She said she will show students the process from start to finish.

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Pedder has many accolades to her name, one of which is being the past president of the Comox Valley Chapter of the FCA. Some of her work is currently being exhibited at The Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply located at 102 - 206 First Avenue in Qualicum Beach.

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The owner of Saheli Boutique in Parksville, Nagra has seen enough success to be able to move her store to the former IGS building, across from the Coastal Community Credit Union building in the downtown core. Formerly located on Harrison Street, the women’s fashion boutique is now in a location that has the potential to see more traffic.

“It was the next step,” Nagra said of the move.

The decision to do so started when she and her husband Dale — who owns the Parksville Bodyworks gyms — began talking about it last December.

“We saw that the building was vacant,” Gurdeep continued, and we talked about moving into it.”

Since opening the boutique in May of 2011, Nagra said she has received a lot of positive feedback — as well as actual business success.

“We’ve been well-received,” she said, when asked what has set them apart, especially with news of recent business closures in the city.

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Gurdeep Nagra, owner of Saheli Boutique in Parksville, is excited about opening her new store location in the downtown on Monday.

It’s girly, it’s pretty and there’s something for everyone.”

The key, she said, is customer service that keeps people talking about Saheli.

“We love dressing people up. It’s a party.”

Saheli is a collection of wildlycoloured fashion and home accessories and the new space in the store sets that off quite well. The owners have knocked out walls, repainted and

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Outside, the Saheli Boutique signs are going up this week, in advance of the Monday, Feb. 27 ‘soft opening’, as Nagra calls it. A more formal event — possibly a girls night out — will take place in a couple of weeks to mark the re-opening.

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Lent has been observed for many centuries and was originally mainly a time of fasting abstinence from all but the minimum amount of food needed to sustain life. It also involved prayer, medication and a deliberate and particular focus on matters spiritual.

Lent, by tradition, has been seen as a time of self-denial.

Everyone is encouraged to give up something they enjoy for that 40-day period, and not only that, I was raised with the challenge that any

By Robert Kerr money then saved should be donated to some worthwhile, charitable cause, especially for those who had little or nothing all the time.

‘Self-denial’ runs counter to the emphasis of our culture today.

Self-indulgence seems to be the hallmark of our times. At every turn we are encouraged to go for whatever it might be we think we might want. If it feels good, just do it. Have it now, worry about how you will pay for it later. You must always have the latest, and the best, that you can. What you want is what matters, be sure you do not miss out on anything.

The season of Lent challenges us to look at ourselves, and the needs and concerns of others, in the light of God’s self-sacrificing love for us in Jesus Christ.

Jesus gave His life on the cross, that we might enjoy the gift of life in all its fullness which God has promised to us in Jesus. And in Jesus’ sacrifice and His ultimate triumph over death in the Resurrection, which is what the celebration of Easter is all about, we have been offered the priceless gift of eternal life, to always be in the presence of, and embraced by the grace of God. As we realize all that God has accomplished for us in His love in Jesus, we are challenged to look at what we are prepared to give, and to give up, in response to that.

What are we willing to sacrifice, and share, that God’s love may then be more clearly known in us, and in the world around us?

In the Gospels, Jesus taught us that “if anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke chapter 9, verse 23) Self-denial, not self-indulgence, is what makes the difference. Let us consider that challenge as we make ready for the great celebration of Easter.

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Giovanni’s Restorante will be preparing a gourmet dinner for the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise fundraising gala at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Giovanni served his fellow Rotarians (from left to right) Yvonne and Ron Stothers and Laurie and Allan Gannon a little sample of what they can anticipate when the event is held March 24.

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The Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise is making its annual fundraising dinner bigger and better.

For three years a gourmet dinner and silent auction fundraiser was held at Giovanni’s Restorante, which could hold up to 50 guests.

Now it has been moved to the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre to accommodate more people and include a night of dancing. The semi-formal gala will take place Sat., March 24 and will include a three-course, filet mignon dinner prepared by Giovanni’s Restorante. Proceeds support community services including the Qualicum Beach Middle School lunch program, Rainbows: Guiding Kids Through Life’s Storms, Oceanside Hospice, TOSH, KSS Achievement Awards, and the Rotary Youth Leadership Award.

Organizer Ron Stothers said they want to take the event to the next level.

“We hope to have a great time and continue to build on it for future years,” he said.

Cocktails are at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 and dancing to music by DJ Patrick Nicholson starting at 8:30 p.m. In addition to a silent auction and cash bar, a free limo service is being offered.

Tickets are $65 and are available at several locations in Parksville and Qualicum Beach as well as from any local rotarian.

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