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Raisingdebate

HELPING FIREVICTIMS

Proceeds of events to help two Nanoose Bay families

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JO DUNN ISCITIZEN OF YEAR

Glassies honour Parksville’s best in business and community involvement

A3

TUESDAY MARCH 5, 2013

See GILLNETTERS, page A4

www.pqbnews.com

BCYCNASilver 2011

General Excellence

NEIL HORNER PHOTO

George Ribeyre and wife Sandy take Ty, Jordan and Emma Eaton out Sunday to catch their quota of herring.

See TOO MUCH, page A5

NEIL [email protected]

� e beaches were lined with spec-tators and photographers as � shing boats took position o� shore Sunday to harvest the annual spring bounty of herring.

� e annual spawn, which turns the sea a beautiful shade of turquoise and brings out predators of every shape and size — from birds to sea lions — started Saturday.

Greg � omas, the co-ordinator for

Paci� c herring for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, said there it looks like a good year for the � shery in the Strait of Georgia.

“We’ve got about 15 miles of spawn in the gulf right now,” he said. “� e test � sheries have indicated the � sh are of reasonable quality, so there’s no concern there. What we are seeing is a substantial amount of � sh, particu-larly in the Denman and Hornby area. Our soundings have been up to the 100,000 ton range . . . so we anticipate

a good spawn this year.”� is isn’t the case in other areas of

the coast, however.“We are reasonably stable at fairly

high levls in the Gulf of Georgia, in con-trast to the west coast of the Island and the Queen Charlottes and central coast, where we have no � shery. � e only other � shery is a small one in Prince Rupert.”

He said it’s unclear why the Strait of Georgia herring are doing so much better than their west coast cousins.

ACTION ON THE WATER IN FRONT OF PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH

NDP LEADER VISITS PARKSVILLE

NEIL [email protected]

New Democrat leader Adrian Dix doesn’t want to undo everything the Liberal govern-ment has done over their tenure and he doesn’t want to destroy the Liberal party.

He wants what’s best for them, he told a crowd of 300 at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre Saturday. It’s just that what he sees as being best for them is a term or two on the opposition side of the legislature.

� e event, held as a fundraiser for Parksville-Qualicum NDP candidate Barry Avis, saw Dix give a broad outline of his party’s stance prior to the upcoming provincial election and then answer questions from the crowd.

� e key message he brought to Parksville was that he intends to take the high road in re-gards to the Liberals, avoiding negative ads and personal attacks.

“We have to raise the level of debate, espe-cially at a time when issues are so challeng-ing,” Dix said. “I’ve known Premier Clark for 16 years — not well, I know her and I know John Cummins. He represented things in Ottawa that I don’t agree with, but he did so with pas-sion. Jane Sterk, the leader of the Greens, won 147,000 votes across B.C. with very little expen-diture of money. � ese are all good people and I think attempting to win elections by disparag-ing them is the wrong thing to do — and we’re not going to do it.”

To this end, Dix said he has no intention, if elected, of overturning everything the Liberal government has done.

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Person who hit beaver didn’t take tail

RDN not going to pursue Seniors’ Games

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The Glassies were handed out Friday night at the Parksville Civic Centre and above (clockwise from bottom left) are the winners of the business of the year Sue Battle from Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, the citizen of the year Joe Dunn and the youth of the year Nicolaas Annau.

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Jo Dunn is number oneGlassies citizen of the year said he wasn’t expecting the honour

See BOSLEY’S, page A7

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Jo Dunn wasn’t expecting to be called to the stage Friday night at The Glassies.

Parksville’s 2012 Citizen of the Year was on the way to the civic centre when he realized he might have to take to the microphone later that evening.

“On the way, my wife (Sandy) asked me how I was feeling and I turned to her and said ‘if I win I have nothing prepared to say’,” Dunn re-called Sunday.

“I don’t volunteer my time to look for rec-

ognition. Life has been pretty good to me and I just want to give back to the community.”

He’s done that in spades. Dunn devotes many hours to Knox United Church and the Parskville AM Rotary Club, among other pur-suits. He is also on the board of the San Pariel Residents’ Association and according to his bi-ography in the Glassies program, Dunn “goes about his work with quiet determination, never seeking praise, and brings out the best in the people he works with.”

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An Errington resident has come clean about being the person who killed the beaver that sparked outrage when it was found last week dead in a ditch without its tail.

However, the woman — who asked not to be named — says she did not take the tail and the whole thing was just a bad accident.

“I hit it,” the woman said. “I thought it was a racoon. It was pour-ing rain and I was on my way to work at 10:30 p.m. at night. It was a complete accident. It was in the middle of the road.”

Upset, she drove home and told her husband about the incident and, two days later, reminded him to look for the raccoon she hit as he drove by.

“He came back and said it wasn’t a raccoon, it was a beaver,” she said. “It still had its tail. That’s how we knew it was a beaver.”

NEIL [email protected]

The Regional District of Nanaimo isn’t interested in hosting the B.C. Seniors Games in 2015/2016.

At the regular board meeting on Tuesday, directors voted to not pursue the option of hosting the event.

They also directed staff to actively pursue sport tourism initiatives in partnership with the Parksville-Qualicum Beach Tourism Asso-ciation that better suit the existing sports facilities and community resources available in the area.

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he said. “The survival of these fish in the Strait of Georgia seems relatively good, but as to why that is, compared to other areas, we don’t know.”

The gillnet fishery, he added, is progressing nicely, with the opening starting Saturday afternoon.

“As of now they are about halfway, with about 3,000 tons caught, mostly off Qualicum Beach and the east side of Denman Island,” Thomas said. “The seiners started Sunday night, fishing off Nanoose Bay, but they didn’t have much success. They caught about 500 tons and they directed their efforts elsewhere.”

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The action was frantic offshore at Qualicum Beach as the herring spawn started this weekend.

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They put out the warning call before their recent AGM, but after a disappoint-ing response KidFest board chair Bonnie Wallis says it is about to be cancelled.

“We’ll give it to the middle of March as a firm deadline, but if we don’t get the help we need there won’t be a KidFest this year,” she said.

They are looking for a few dedicated volunteers to coordinate things like food vendors and community booths after sev-eral long-term organizers stepped down due to things like pregnancies and other commitments.

“Or if a service group wants to take it on I can work with them on all the stuff I already have,” she said.

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“The Liberals have done a number of good things, such as all-day Kindergarten and the Tsawwassen Treaty,” he said. “The idea is not to come in and destroy every-thing they did, but rather to build on their successes and change where they did not perform well.”

Dix said he sees three fun-damental challenges to the province at this time.

“First, we are not as pro-ductive as we need to be,” he said. “In past decades we hid that with a lower dollar,

but that’s not the case any-more and so we are exposed to really tough competition. We don’t make things in B.C. anymore. Our tendency is to export raw resources and so we get less value in the econ-omy than we need to see.”

Second, he said, there is more income inequality in B.C. than there needs to be.

“I’m not talking poverty on the margins, I’m talking about a huge number of people having dramatically less opportunity than they should have, and the mid-

dle class is considerably squeezed.”

The third challenge, he said, involves sustainability.

“I was in Prince George last week where 90 per cent of the trees are dead,” he said. “That’s about climate change. To say the environ-ment is disconnected from the economy is not true.”

“One of the key factors to addressing at least some of the challenges facing the province is to invest in the training of young people,” he said.

“We have to give people the means to succeed,” he said. “That means the best skills training and education. Since 80 per cent of jobs need higher education, we need our children to get access.”

Dix stressed that govern-ment has to divide ideas into three categories, those that must be funded, those that can be funded when the government has the money available and those that ar-en’t currently feasible, con-sidering the economic situa-tion in B.C.

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Adrian Dix spoke to crowd of about 300 people during an NDP fundraiser at the Parksville civic centre on Saturday.

Too much income inequalitycONtINuEd fROm PagE a1

Ansell leaving school district; Koop takes overJOHN [email protected]

Superintendent of schools Jim An-sell has resigned from District 69 “to pursue other opportunities in his edu-cational career.”

The NEWS had received a tip about the resignation late last week and made calls Monday morning to the District 69 office and school board chair Lynette

Kershaw. A news release was issued in the afternoon by the district.

“Mr. Ansell has decided to pursue other opportunities in his educational career,” stated the release. “We appre-ciate the leadership he has provided in our schools, particularly promoting personalized learning, and wish him well in his future endeavours. In Mr.

Ansell’s absence, the assistant superin-tendent, Rollie Koop, will be acting on his behalf.”

Ansell became superintendent on Au-gust 1, 2011 and came to this district from Campbell River. The news release Mon-day contained no information about if, how or when the district would begin its search for a new superintendent.

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Three local developers wracked up a total of seven Georgie Awards for their work, mostly in the Oceanside area.

Canadian Home Builders’ Associ-ation of B.C. awards have been high-lighting home building and renovation excellence for 21 years and are consid-ered the top honour in the industry.

Few of the awards have been giv-en to Oceanside companies over the years, highlighting the rare honour of so many local wins this year.

Nanaimo-based Palladian Develop-ments won three awards for its work in Qualicum Beach, including: best sin-gle family detached home up to 2,000 square feet and and under $500,000 for their Hollyburn Home in Qualicum Landing; best residential renovation under $100,000 for their Robison ren-ovation; and residential community of the year — Qualicum Landing.

Qualicum Beach-based Camelot Homes won Custom Home valued over $3,000,000 for Music By The Sea and Custom Home Builder of the Year.

And T.S. Williams Construction of Nanoose Bay won Custom Home val-ued between $750,000 - $1,500,000 for The Moorecroft (in Nanoose Bay) and another for one in Nanaimo.

Recognized as an industry stamp of quality and open to all CHBA B.C.

members, Georgies organizers now get more entries than ever and this year awarded more than 130 honours in specific categories for different sizes, values and type of projects.

Held Feb. 23 at the Vancouver Con-vention Centre, the triple win was a nice surprise for Chris Cross, owner of Palladian Developments.

“There’s a lot of activity that hap-pens on Vancouver Island; it’s very high quality but there isn’t a lot of in-dustry recognition,” he said in a news release. “For us to go to the Georgies and represent not just Palladian but all

of the great work happening on Van-couver Island, and be recognized for it, is an amazing feeling.”

Qualicum Landing was ramping up for its pre-sale launch just as the eco-nomic downturn hit in 2009, he said. The sales and marketing team decided to scrap the original vision of 2,000-plus square feet homes and focus on a smaller home with more green space and amenities. They sold 27 homes on opening day.

Check www.georgieawards.ca for more information and links to the win-ners.

QB developers win Georgies

Photo submitted by GeorGie AwArds

Parksville and Qualicum Beach area developers were honoured with a total of seven prestigious Georgie Awards. Camelot Homes won for best home valued over $3 million for this house in Qualicum Beach called Music By The Sea.

AUREN [email protected]

The Dashwood Fire Department is already gearing up for their eight annu-al Head Shave for Cancer event, com-ing Sunday, Apr. 28.

Coinciding with the Canadian Can-cer Society’s Daffodil Month, the event has become one of the major local fundraisers with the 40 member de-partment raising over $30,000 to date with hundreds of people stopping by for the mid-day excitement.

Long time organizer Harvey Twidale points out that their members have many personal connections to the battle with cancer, like virtually every-one in the community and they invite everyone to stop by for the fun festive atmosphere and donate for a shave, or just for the good cause.

Watch The NEWS and www.dash-woodvfd.com for more details. People can donate at the hall, 230 Hobbs Road or by calling Twidale at 250-752-9882.

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The Dashwood Fire Department is getting ready for its eighth annual Head Shave for Cancer event, Sunday, April 28.

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Police issue warning about e-mail scamNo matter how official they look,

don’t be fooled by e-mail messages supposedly coming from your finan-cial institution, say police.

The warning comes after another area resident fell victim to a common

e-mail scam. Oceanside RCMP Corpo-ral Jesse Foreman explained the scam involves a victim receiving a very le-gitimate-looking e-mail from their fi-nancial institution asking for updated personal information such as driver’s

license number and or Social Insurance Number. In this most recent case, after the victim provided the personal infor-mation, a short time later she discov-ered that there had been two withdraw-als from her account totaling $4,700.

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When he was announced as the recipient Friday night, Dunn was able to call upon his expe-rience as a marketing manager and vice-president of strategic alliances with B.C. Tel and Telus in order to express his thanks in a short and heart-felt accep-tance speech.

Dunn, 69, was born in Central Saanich and graduated from the University of Victoria in 1968, a member of the first class to grad-uate from the school’s Gordon Head campus. He then went on to a long and distinguished ca-reer with B.C. Tel and Telus.

“I was there for 35 years and I think I had 28 different jobs,” said Dunn. “I was either flexible or not very competent.”

Dunn first bought property and spent summers in Parks-ville in 1978. He moved here full-time in 2004.

We came to Parksville and never regretted it for a moment,” he said.

The other finalists for the cit-izen-of-the-year Glassie were Paul Drummond, the general manager of Tigh-Na-Mara Re-sort, and Paralympic champion Michelle Stilwell.

The community awards are organized and produced by the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce.

The business-of-the-year award went to Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, with the other finalists be-ing Mi by Kiyo Salon and The Beach Club Resort.

The youth-of-the-year Glass-ie was awarded to Nicholaas An-nau, a Ballenas honour student (2008-2012) who finds time for baseball and karate when he’s not fulfilling his many volun-teer duties, which include be-ing president of the Civic Action

Club. Other finalists in this cat-egory were Dylan Harrison and Dale Narum.

The outstanding-custom-er-service Glassie was awarded to Richard Stewart, the service writer at Harris Oceanside Chev-rolet Buick GMC and he took to the stage in a dazzling blue suit and large sunglasses reminiscent of Elton John. The other finalists were Anna Earnshaw of Thrifty Foods and Lonny Barr of Phar-masave Health Centre.

The entrepreneur-of-the-year was Jonathan Michaels of Geeks on the Beach, with the other fi-

nalist being Kiyomi Schulz of Mi by Kiyo Salmon and Kerri Isham of Power Up Workshops.

Arrowsmith Search and Res-cue won the Glassie for com-munity builder of the year. The other finalist for this award was the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness.

Clarence Esslinger, a leader in the development of Parksville Community Park over the past three decades, was named the volunteer of the year. Bob and Sheila Dale and Harold Roth were the other finalists in this category.

Bosley’s is the business of the yearcontinued from page a3

Local group having trouble getting water licences to do their workNEIL [email protected]

When mayors, councillors and region-al district directors converge on Sooke in April for the annual Association of Van-couver Island and Coastal Communi-ties convention, the Regional District of Nanaimo will have some issues on the

agenda.One of the issues involves the local

Streamkeepers group, which has had trouble getting water licences to do their stream restoration work.

The problem arose when the Depart-ment of Fisheries and Oceans stopped holding water licences for stream resto-ration groups. Because non-profit orga-nizations are not allowed to hold water licences, this has led to difficulties in do-ing their in-stream work.

The RDN board plans to bring up the

need for Streamkeepers to be able to get approvals to do their work.

As well, in light of a significant delay in receiving a tsunami warning after a major earthquake off the coast of Haida Gwai in October of last year, the Regional District of Nanaimo plans to present a resolution on the matter at the convention.

The resolution calls on the province to take immediate action to resolve all issues with tsunami warnings so as to ensure they are broadcast within two minutes of a National Oceanic and At-

mospheric Administration assessment of a tsunami warning.

Finally, the RDN is stepping into the issue of seaweed harvests on local beaches.

The move comes in light of directors not being made aware of seaweed licenc-es being issued last year.

The resolution calls for provincial ministries to be required to inform local governments when they are issuing li-cences on lands within or adjacent to a local government.

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2013 brant festival

Herring Spawn Tour kicks things off SundayLISSA [email protected]

The birds are back and the 23rd annual Brant Festival kicks off this Sunday, March 10.

The festival aims to celebrate nature with a focus on our vis-itors, the Brant Geese. These black and white birds arrive to their Arctic breeding grounds in May and by August the fami-lies begin their journey to Izem-bek Lagoon in Alaska. They stay there until October or Novem-ber and then make the long trek to Baja California for the winter. In January they begin moving north and usually around late February they arrive in Parks-ville Qualicum Beach. In March, the Pacific herring also begin to spawn, making a feast for our visitors, along with thousands of other water birds and marine mammals.

The Brant Festival begins with a Herring Spawn Tour, hosted by Gary and Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adven-ture Tours, longtime volunteers with the festival. The tour will lead people to places around the area where they might find some herring spawning, along with views of the Brant and other sea birds, mammals and

creatures. Professional biologist Neil Dawe, a recipient of Envi-ronment Canada’s Regional Ci-tation of Excellence Award for his work in promoting the value of wildlife to Canadians and for his work with the Brant Wild-life Festival, will be on the tour to educate people on what they see. So not only will people see some beautiful sights, they will learn a lot as well, Gary said.

All the proceeds from the tour go back to the Brant Festi-val, a cause Gary Murdock said is important to him and his wife.

“We support the Brant Wild-life Festival and we think (the Brant) are really important in-dicators of how wildlife and our oceans are doing.”

The herring are also import-ant, Ronda added, as they are a keystone species and a lot of things rely on them, including the salmon. The cost for the tour is $25, register by contacting the Murdocks at 250-248-3667.

The Brant Festival has add-ed a venue to the festival this year, the Deep Bay Marine Field Station, as well as new events focused on water, all kinds of birds, and song.

The Brant Festival is coor-dinated by The Nature Trust of

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the festival is a way to encourage people of all ages to learn about local wildlife and plants, and become involved.

The festival’s largest event is the Community Celebration and Reception happening on

March 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. More details on this and other Brant Festival events coming up in The NEWS. The festival ends April 21.

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The water turned turquoise, the colour you would see on a tropical island with white sand.

The fishing boats emerged by the dozens. It seemed in some spots you could almost walk

from boat to boat without getting wet.The birds were going nuts, clamoring for their turn

in the hundreds.And this was just in one spot out front of the beauti-

ful waterfront in Qualicum Beach.The herring spawn is on, and the action is furious.

What a spectacle for locals and tourists alike, and an important time of the year for those who make their living on the sea and for the sea creatures above and below the surface that time their life cycles around this event.

What’s more, Mother Nature decided this incredible event would be all the more enjoyable with steady sun-shine.

Yes, Sunday was one of those days that leave us in awe about where we live.

Friday was a bit like that too, in a different way.Parksville honoured its community leaders Fri-

day night at The Glassies. The Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce does a superb job organizing this important community event.

While there can only be one winner in each catego-ry, all of the nominees deserve our thanks — they make our communities better places to live.

We are also continually impressed by the readers of our newspaper. Many of you take the time and make the effort to write letters to editor that challenge, cele-brate, question and generally contribute to the healthy discourse of a community.

We’ve received so many letters of late, we have been adding extra letters-to-the-editor pages in recent edi-tions, including today’s paper. The letters pages always have high readership and we believe they are an unof-ficial town hall forum that happens twice a week.

We encourage you to continue sending your letters to us ([email protected]). You have a voice in your community, a place to debate the issues of the day or to pat someone on the back. That place is the letters-to-the-editor section of The NEWS, and we are more than happy to provide space for this kind of healthy back-and-forth.

You honour your community, yourself and us when you submit a letter to the editor. Thank- you, and please keep them coming.

— Editorial by John Harding

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Broom Bad for BeesI wonder what Audrey Cameron is talk-

ing about when she says bees need broom.We had four colonies of bees at home

for years and, thank God, there was not a broom plant in Saskatchewan. 

When I was a municipal weed inspector in Alberta, I dealt with very invasive weeds like Toad Flax (looks like Snap Dragon) and Common Tansy, which like to take over large areas of ground. However, I did not expect to ever see something as invasive as Scotch Broom. 

Cameron should go to the recycling sta-tion and look up at the Highway 19 turn-off  No. 51 — it is solid broom because it has killed off everything else.

Then take a drive down Allsbrook Road when the stuff is in bloom; many people must roll up their car windows because of allergic reaction to the plant.

Please don’t criticize someone like Joanne Sales, who puts in so many volun-teer hours of hard work to help keep control of some areas.  Instead, get off your chair and help control some of the stuff in your area.

 Ed FErgussonParksville

Time To speak ouTHas the City of Parksville lost the way?At the beginning of the discussion in

Parksville about a revised OCP over three years ago, there were eight big questions

listed by Parksville’s planning department to answer to help revise the OCP. I cannot find more than one that seems to be an-swered in the recently-released OCP draft.

But the one that surely has not been addressed is this: “Should the amount of multi-family be ‘pulled back’ so as to cre-ate more of an inducement to build in the downtown area?” 

Before the draft even became public, council approved two new, high-density, multi-family developments on two edges of the town.  And there are more proposed multi-family in the draft than there are in the current OCP. This will not create a dens-er downtown.

Another concern is that rather than en-courage planned multi-family, there is a real push to create little lots and perpetuate bad planning. 

The draft OCP is making it possible to have regular lots of 400 square meters and small lots of 300 to 250 square meters. Both are too small in a small city — in fact, 250 square meters is smaller than most trailer lots.

In none of these different changes, is the vision that the majority of residents an-swered in all the surveys. The words ‘small town atmosphere with a vibrant downtown’ are stated time after time. 

All we are getting in this draft OCP is a land-use plan for Parksville that gives us way too much commercial and way too much multi-residential and will give us way too many little lots, with little boxes.

Again, now is the time to speak out. Once

these changes are imbedded in the OCP, it will be very hard to stop the development. That is what happened to allow The Beach Club. 

Residents did not speak up when the OCP was changed to allow it.

When they tried at rezoning, it was too late.

Please don’t be late again. ElainE HoFEr

Parksville

iT’s a real miracleApparently, miracles sometimes really

do happen.I wish to congratulate and say how happy

I am that Knox United church has acknowl-edged and accepted gay society.

I am happy that as a society we are mov-ing past shunning people for their sexual orientation, when we have much more pressing problems to concern ourselves with, such as how to prevent child molest-ers, wife/husband/children beaters, rapists and other abusive relationships. 

I look forward to seeing other miracles, such as women being allowed as priests in the Catholic religion, priests being allowed to marry and the elimination of child pov-erty. 

The world needs a lot more miracles.  Thanks again, Knox United.

 T. ElsTonParksville

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Views in the NewsWe asked: Do you plan to go to the beach to see the herring spawn?

Yes, we go down

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Bill made me cryHaven’t seen a letter for a while

about this particular topic, so I guess it’s getting old or stale perhaps.

However, after opening my hydro bill online today, I actually cried.

Like a lot of the citizens of Parksville, I am an older woman, living alone in her home.

The smart meter that was installed on the house was, upon my insistence, taken away and tested — it came back as working just fine.

This house is a bit of a challenge or mystery, guess you could say, for BC Hydro. The reason for that is that there is a rental suite in the house. Some-times it is rented out, other times it is not.

So, when BC Hydro looks back at the previous billing and usage, if there was a family living here, obviously, the us-age was higher.

So, when they do their guesstimate billing it is way off the mark, if I am liv-ing here alone.

For some unknown reason, the peo-ple at BC Hydro can’t seem to compre-hend this situation.

My lifestyle is very simple, I am usu-ally in bed by nine or 10 p.m. I only keep heat on in the room that I am oc-cupying at any time. I don’t heat my bedroom.

As far as appliances, my clothing is hung on a rack to dry, in the house in the winter, and outside in the summer. When I tell BC Hydro this, they insist that “something” is causing high usage.

What on earth could that something be?  

I am trying, once again, to rent out the suite. However, with the cost of the heating am wondering if it is worth it.

It seems that nearly everyone that

has rental suites is now including heat in the rent.

So, would I actually make any mon-ey if it is rented out again? That is the question.

The bill I just received, for two months, is nearly $1,000. I am at a loss as to how I can pay that amount.

T. ShoreParksville

True hospiTaliTyRe: a letter to the editor in a recent

edition of The NEWS (‘Take heart all Newfoundlanders’).

Having had a wonderful four years cycling the globe, we eventually re-turned to Canada via the U.S. to New-foundland.

From getting on the ferry for St. John’s, we met a truck driver who start-ed the ball rolling. We had a fantastic two weeks, meeting fantastic, friendly folk.

They were very welcoming and we experienced such generosity from them — we even had a visit with the mayors.

I can say with honesty, your prov-ince was No. 1 in every way. I loved the sense of humour and the scenery was magnificent.

Thank you to you all — it will remain in my thoughts for ever.

MargareT e. r. LonSdaLeParksville

disTincT socieTyI felt disappointed to see a letter last

week indicating someone had disre-spectful comments directed her way as a Newfoundlander.

I must add that having travelled to Newfoundland 25-30 times in my ca-

reer, I always enjoyed the “Newfies” and found them a honest, caring and hard working people.

I’ve often commented to others that I never met a Newfoundlander I didn’t like and in my opinion, they are the only truly “distinct society” in the na-tion.

I trust that any derogatory com-ments are of an isolated nature and not the general feeling of merchants in the area.

J.K. SherrardParksville

anguish To allShould I be astounded to note that

the goalposts may have moved on two current building projects?

Over in Parksville, the new health centre management seems to have for-gotten up front to allow for road access.

“VIHA has requested more funding is needed due to unanticipated cost in-creases associated with traffic flow and equipment,” said a story in The NEWS, quoting a VIHA news release.

And meanwhile, over in Qualicum Beach, a housing development project is constructing a retention pond, caus-ing significant neighbourhood con-cerns that was not noted by the elected officials as being a part of the original proposal, which now appears to have been an “added’ requirement by the town staff.

I once played this game of shifting regulations as a builder and developer and it is unfortunate for all of us that these types of add-ons continue to add significant cost, passed onto the pub-lic, with anguish to all.

aLLan CLarKQualicum Beach

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letters

Bill made me cryHaven’t seen a letter for a while

about this particular topic, so I guess it’s getting old or stale perhaps.

However, after opening my hydro bill online today, I actually cried.

Like a lot of the citizens of Parksville, I am an older woman, living alone in her home.

The smart meter that was installed on the house was, upon my insistence, taken away and tested — it came back as working just fine.

This house is a bit of a challenge or mystery, guess you could say, for BC Hydro. The reason for that is that there is a rental suite in the house. Some-times it is rented out, other times it is not.

So, when BC Hydro looks back at the previous billing and usage, if there was a family living here, obviously, the us-age was higher.

So, when they do their guesstimate billing it is way off the mark, if I am liv-ing here alone.

For some unknown reason, the peo-ple at BC Hydro can’t seem to compre-hend this situation.

My lifestyle is very simple, I am usu-ally in bed by nine or 10 p.m. I only keep heat on in the room that I am oc-cupying at any time. I don’t heat my bedroom.

As far as appliances, my clothing is hung on a rack to dry, in the house in the winter, and outside in the summer. When I tell BC Hydro this, they insist that “something” is causing high usage.

What on earth could that something be?  

I am trying, once again, to rent out the suite. However, with the cost of the heating am wondering if it is worth it.

It seems that nearly everyone that

has rental suites is now including heat in the rent.

So, would I actually make any mon-ey if it is rented out again? That is the question.

The bill I just received, for two months, is nearly $1,000. I am at a loss as to how I can pay that amount.

T. ShoreParksville

True hospiTaliTyRe: a letter to the editor in a recent

edition of The NEWS (‘Take heart all Newfoundlanders’).

Having had a wonderful four years cycling the globe, we eventually re-turned to Canada via the U.S. to New-foundland.

From getting on the ferry for St. John’s, we met a truck driver who start-ed the ball rolling. We had a fantastic two weeks, meeting fantastic, friendly folk.

They were very welcoming and we experienced such generosity from them — we even had a visit with the mayors.

I can say with honesty, your prov-ince was No. 1 in every way. I loved the sense of humour and the scenery was magnificent.

Thank you to you all — it will remain in my thoughts for ever.

MargareT e. r. LonSdaLeParksville

disTincT socieTyI felt disappointed to see a letter last

week indicating someone had disre-spectful comments directed her way as a Newfoundlander.

I must add that having travelled to Newfoundland 25-30 times in my ca-

reer, I always enjoyed the “Newfies” and found them a honest, caring and hard working people.

I’ve often commented to others that I never met a Newfoundlander I didn’t like and in my opinion, they are the only truly “distinct society” in the na-tion.

I trust that any derogatory com-ments are of an isolated nature and not the general feeling of merchants in the area.

J.K. SherrardParksville

anguish To allShould I be astounded to note that

the goalposts may have moved on two current building projects?

Over in Parksville, the new health centre management seems to have for-gotten up front to allow for road access.

“VIHA has requested more funding is needed due to unanticipated cost in-creases associated with traffic flow and equipment,” said a story in The NEWS, quoting a VIHA news release.

And meanwhile, over in Qualicum Beach, a housing development project is constructing a retention pond, caus-ing significant neighbourhood con-cerns that was not noted by the elected officials as being a part of the original proposal, which now appears to have been an “added’ requirement by the town staff.

I once played this game of shifting regulations as a builder and developer and it is unfortunate for all of us that these types of add-ons continue to add significant cost, passed onto the pub-lic, with anguish to all.

aLLan CLarKQualicum Beach

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BOBBLE HEADS NEED NOT APPLY

So, Michelle Stilwell thinks “becoming an MLA is not about experience” (The NEWS, Feb. 26.

Sadly, I’d have to agree with her. I must have missed the referendum that allowed the lead-ers of Canadian political parties to be anointed as emperors, but it’s pretty clear in current pro-vincial and federal politics that the party lead-er calls the shots and the “job” of most back-benchers is to warm their seats until the vote is taken, and then nod or shake their head as dictated by the party whip.

In keeping with Christy Clark’s new-found interest in “truth in advertising” with taxpayers’ money, I’d like to propose that we change the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) job title to BHLA, which of course stands for Bob-ble Head of the Legislative Assembly.

I can understand why Stilwell wants the job, because where else can you find a $125,000 sal-ary, perks and pension, for no relevant educa-tion, no relevant training and no relevant job experience?

Top this with being at work five months of the year and no conflict of interest challenge or pay deduction when you take your time, en-ergy, and attention to another all consuming goal, say, competitive sports training.

Just in case Stilwell is different from all the other political wannabees and she wants more for the voters in her constituency, could I sug-gest she first train up on: rules of order, parlia-mentary democracy, business administration, accounting, finance, environmental standards, labour relations and, of course, law. And when she’s got some relevant experience, I would en-courage Stilwell to re-apply.

But not now. We already have way too many people currently sitting patiently on their thumbs in the B.C. legislature, waiting for their chosen one to tell them what to think and say. Further bobble heads need not apply, but peo-ple with experience are most welcome.

 Bruce FowlerParksville

TALK TO TEACHERSIn response to Debbie Morran’s recent let-

ter to the editor, may I add my experience re: “talking to teachers.” 

When my eight children attended schools many moons ago, we made it our duty and priv-ilege to talk to the teachers, not only on parent’s nights but at any time when we felt a need for that. 

This started when I was told by a teacher that she appreciated the interest we showed in our child. 

She indicated that it made for her a decisive difference whether a parent showed interest in the development of their child.  She said: “It should not make any difference for me whether a parent comes to a teacher to talk about their child,” but it does. 

Over the years this had a positive influence for each of our children.  After all, it’s all about teamwork and understanding to further the progress of each child. 

When all is said and done through “a wide variety of assessment tools and strategies,”  and “standardized testing,” it simply comes down for the parents to “Talk To Teachers.”

Ary SAlAFanny Bay  

BLATANTLY PARTiSANI am sure many people have been annoyed,

irritated and angered as I have by the B.C. Lib-eral government’s expensive pre-election ad-vertising campaign, paid for by the long suffer-ing B.C. taxpayers.

The campaign, apparently costing $15 mil-lion dollars, is so blatantly partisan it is almost laughable. The content of the advertising mes-sage is so inaccurate, deceitful, misleading and untruthful it should make even our pho-to-op-loving premier blush with embarrass-ment.

I was so happy to read in a recent Globe and Mail article that the advertising campaign ap-pears to be another failure for Christy Clark and her crew. The Globe published the results of an Angus Reid poll conducted in January.

The poll asked 806 randomly-selected B.C. voters to listen to the “B.C. is strong and sta-ble” dominoes ad and choose one of 10 words which best described their reaction to the gov-ernment’s message.

Angus Reid reported that the three greatest responses were all overwhelmingly negative, the words chosen were useless, deceiving and untrue.

The Globe and Mail article also pointed out that the difference between B.C. and Ontario. Ontario has the Government Advertising Act which gives the Ontario auditor general the power to decide what constitutes unfair parti-san advertising.

Sadly, B.C. does not have this legislation and the result is we continue to be bombarded by this political government “pat on the back” gar-bage for which all B.C. taxpayers are paying.

I am happy to read of a promise made by NDP leader Adrian Dix that if elected, the NDP will enact a similar law to Ontario’s.

Tony BloxhAm Qualicum Beach

AGREEiNG WiTH BERNiEWhat’s the world coming to? I hate to admit

it, but I actually agree with a letter written re-cently by Bernie Smith (‘Star Treatment’, The NEWS, Feb. 19).

Not only might this have been Smith’s short-est letter to the editor in recent memory, but he’s right about the terrific care given at Nanai-mo Regional General Hospital. Way to go, NRGH and way to go, Bernie.

Now, do you think frequent letter writer Frank Horner will ever make any sense? Nah, not a chance.

wArren BAileyQualicum Beach

MiSSED THE POiNTThe people who commented in a recent edi-

tion of The NEWS regarding the movie Argo were missing the point.

The focal point of the story was about Tony Mendez, an individual who developed a daring, if not outlandish, plan to rescue the Americans.

As the movie quoted, “it’s the best bad idea that we have.” And it worked.

To say that the Canadians were given no credit or very little in the film is not a fair state-ment. When I came out of the theatre after viewing the movie, I felt proud to be a Canadi-an.

VAl rowleyParksville

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Second Section Arts & LIfe

Facebook pages also set upfor the familiesLISSA [email protected]

A fundraiser this weekend where people can pur-chase locally crafted art and watch live metal-sculpting demos, will directly benefit the two families affected by house fires in Nanoose Bay recently.

Dave Kaspric of Red Cod Forge is holding the fund-raiser at his home in Nanoose Bay and other artists in the area have also dropped off items to donate to the fundraiser.

Kaspric said he heard about the first fire because it was a friend with a young family, and he wanted to help him out. The next fire happened shortly after, affecting a single mother with two young children.

One hundred per cent of the proceeds from purchas-ing the donated artwork and Kaspric’s pipe scupltures will be split between the two families affected by the fires, the Hawleys and the Snyders.

Kaspric said people helped him out when he was down from a motorcycle accident some years ago, and it really helped him turn the corner.

“I know how hard it is,” he said, “and sometimes if someone gives you just a little bit of help it goes a long way.”

There will be jewelry from Affinity Stone and Jewelry, pottery by Dee and Larry Aguilar as well as Jane Murray-Smith, blown glass by Ted Jolda, Inspiral Art Jewelry by Ruth LaFontaine, art glass by Christoper M. Smith and photography by Rolf Phillips. People can also enter to win another of Kaspric’s Red Cod Forge creations that he crafts over the weekend.

The fundraiser happens Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10. Red Cod Forge is located at 2155 Spur Pl. in Nanoose Bay, near the Rocking Horse Pub. There are

Facebook pages set up for both families, called Help the Snyders and Help the Hawleys, with more local events.

LISSA [email protected]

A hip hop legend from the United States and an up-and-coming artist from Vancouver are performing at the Rod and Gun Pub March 8.

Masta Ace, originally from Brooklyn, New York, has been highly praised by Roll-ing Stone magazine and Emi-nem, who named him as one of his musical influences. He is starting his “Son of Yvonne” Canadian tour in Victoria, touring with a talented young hip hop artist originally from the Comox Valley, Chris Hamilton.

Hamilton, known as Ill Tone, just released his first of-ficial full length album on Feb. 27 called Bringin’ the Hope Back, and will be touring with Masta Ace across the country, ending in London, Ontario. Hamilton has opened for names like Maestro Fresh-Wes, Xzibit and Talib Kweli,

and a mix tape he released in December, 2012 reached number five on the Canadian radio hip hop charts.

Hamilton started writing rhymes in his teens after fall-ing in love with hip hop at a young age. But his journey hasn’t been an easy one, as he began drinking at age 10 and using drugs in his mid-teens.

Hamilton moved to Van-couver in his early 20s and became addicted to crack cocaine, which started his life on a downward spiral, he said.

In January, 2012 he was fi-nally ready to give up alcohol, as well as drugs, and checked into rehab. He now has a full year of sobriety under his belt. Hamilton said being able to work on his music while in rehab really helped him get

through it.“It definitely gave me a fo-

cus, something else to focus the energy into,” he said. “And when I got out I hit the ground running and just started mak-ing as much music as possible and ended up releasing four projects within the last year. I’d rather be a workaholic than an alcoholic, I guess.”

On Hamilton’s new album, he worked with Jasmin Parkin of the group Mother Mother on a song and also collabo-rated with Canadian hip hop artist Kyprios.

Tickets to the March 8 show at the Rod and Gun are $15 in advance from the pub or $20 at the door.

For more on Hamilton, to buy his new album and to listen to music samples visit www.illtonemusic.com.

FUNDRAISER thIS wEEkEND

All proceeds going to help fire victims

LISSA ALEXANDER PhOtO

Dave kaspric of Red Cod Forge is hosting a fundraiser this weekend for families who were victims of recent house fires in Nanoose Bay.

PhOtO SUBmIttED By ChRIS hAmILtON

hip hop Chris hamilton will be performing at the Rod and Gun Pub march 8, along with masta Ace.

hIP hOP

Ill Tone comes to the Rod

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Skulls invoke the spiritsAbstract and though-provoking exhibit on display at until March 30LISSA [email protected]

A new art exhibition at the McMillan Arts Centre takes viewers on a wild adventure involving mysticism, animals, tradition and heritage.

It’s called Spiritual Journeys and the vibrant exhibition fea-tures the abstract work of Deb-orah Sears and the traditional Mexican art form of painting animal bones, by Kucutzi Ribe.

The exhibition runs to March 30 in the Oceanside Gallery at the MAC.

Ribe is originally from Mex-ico and has been in Canada for 26 years, the last three spent in Errington. She began paint-ing at a young age, using her mother’s discarded materials.

“When my mother would clean her palette, I would go through the garbage and pick out the colours and spread them on paper or whatever; this

mess of colours,” she laughed.These days she paints most-

ly with acrylics in a traditional Alebrije-style on animal skulls. She believes that when you paint the skulls of an animal their spirit returns and may be a guide or guardian. Ribe is a Shaman and connects with the spirits of the animals, she said.

Ribe paints many different skulls from tiny rats to enor-mous Grizzly Bears adding recycled fur and feathers to many of her creations. She finds a lot of the skulls in the forest and often people give them to her, as a hunter once did. This man regretted killing a 12-year-old grizzly bear and so he had Ribe paint it and perform a ceremony. The bear is now his spirit guide and his life has changed in a positive way, Ribe explained.

Sears, a graduate from Em-ily Carr University of Art and Design, said her paintings in the show are a new direction for her.

“It was a shift, almost a movement, a slip if you like in the universe for me,” she said.

She started with her favour-ite colours, the primaries, and just became delighted with the figures that emerged in her mind, she said. All the paint-ings took on a Spanish flair, off on adventures, and all setting out to do something exciting, she said. One of the pieces is called There Will be Dragons and evokes images of the crea-tures and a female set for bat-tle.

Images of animals may also spring to people’s minds when looking at the abstracts: bison, bears and horses that are rem-iniscent of the places in Sears’ past like Canmore, Banff and Calgary.

Sears said her and Ribe’s pieces were curated brilliantly as they both draw on the past, on animals, on adventure and have complementing colours.

Check out Spiritual Jour-neys at the MAC as well as photography by Jacqueline Barley, with landscape and macro floral abstractions, some embellished with hand drawn ink details. Visit www.mcmillanartscentre.com for more information.

fILM NIgHT AT THE MAC

Five Dollar Film Friday night continues at McMillan Art Centre March 8 with two documentaries that exam-ine the threat to public water systems on Vancouver Island and the Nanaimo River water-shed.

They are called Troubled Water and Voices of the River and were both created by Paul Manly.

Troubled Water takes a comprehensive look at the threats to the public water systems on Vancouver Island and provides a source of ma-terial to draw on to help ed-ucate the public about these threats while also highlight-ing solutions. Voices of the River looks at the historical and contemporary signifi-cance of the Nanaimo River

watershed.Film Friday happens at the

McMillan Arts Centre (the MAC) in Parksville March 8. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30. Five dol-lar ticket sales are first come, first served.

For more information on the MAC visit www.themc-millanartscentre.com.

— NEWS Staff

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The NCO is pleased to present their March program, “Prelude to the Ides”, at St. Edmund’s Anglican Church, March 10 at 2:30 p.m. The Or-chestra will also be showing off their new harpsichord that was recently purchased fol-lowing several years of fund-raising (with many thanks to donors).

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Local gift shop focused on communityMother and daughter lead team of service focused staff and offer as much unique product as possible AUREN [email protected]

Active with the chamber and downtown business association, the women behind Faye’s Gifts are eager to keep promoting downtown Qualicum Beach and fostering a sense of community among businesses.

Faye McKnight bought the then flow-er and gift shop in 2005 and eventually dropped the flowers to focus on unique and original gifts, she said.

A couple years ago her daughter Kath-erine Wilk moved to the Island from Van-couver and joined the team.

“Katherine brings all the computer skills and social media skills,” McKnight said.

“We’ve got a website, Facebook and we Tweet and those sort of things,” Wilk said.

Together they continue McKnight’s fo-cus on offering as many made-in-Canada products as possible and product lines that few if any other stores offer.

“We try to find things that are unique and not sell anything that any of the oth-er stores in town sell,” Wilk said. “We have some lines that there are only a handful of dealers in B.C. or even in Canada.”

“We sell Rinoni, Italian-made hand-bags and there’s only about five stores in all of Canada,” she explained.

They are the official mid-Vancouver Is-land dealer for Pandora, for example and

are exclusive distributors of Holly Yashi jewelery.

Both women are members of the Qual-icum Beach Downtown Business Associ-ation (DBA), of which McKnight is chair, which they see as a great avenue to help bring and keep shoppers in town.

They are both enthusiastic supporters of local shopping, pointing out they are excited the DBA is working on a business focused website that will highlight shopping oppor-tunities when people Google the area.

McKnight grew up in Port Alberni and though they moved to the Lower Main-land for a long time, where Wilk was born and raised, they always came back to vis-it family and friends and considered the mid-Island a home base.

McKnight moved back to the area in 1997 and owned Bailey’s In The Village cafe for a while before the opportunity to buy the gift shop came up after she was “semi-retired.”

Their wide ranging products also in-clude Lampe Berger, ELLE, Panabo, Lug, baby clothes, native gifts, soaps, lotions and more and they say they and their friendly staff focus on excellent customer service.

The store at 142 2nd Ave. W. Qualicum Beach is open seven days a week. Check www.fayesgifts.ca for more information.

Over the past two months; the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce has responded to the federal government’s reg-ulations around its anti-spam legislation, the budget introduced by the provincial government and The City of Parksville’s comments regarding the definition of tem-porary in their zoning bylaw as 180 days. We are currently preparing a statement regarding the recently released official community plan and invite input from our members. That is a lot of reading and dis-cussion to ensure that the positions taken on various issues are in the best interests of the entire business community.

Still on the policy front, the Penticton Chamber of Commerce has asked to take a policy written in 2006 by the Parksville chamber back to the B.C. Chamber for in-clusion in the Policy State-ments to be presented to the B.C. Government. The policy focused on establishing leg-islation that set definite time frames for local government to deal with development permit and subdivision applications. If enacted developers would have a greater

degree of certainty regarding project time frames and bud-gets. These policies are posted on www.parksvillechamber.com.

In addition the chamber has been focused on expand-ing and increasing the diver-sity of the current commercial sector. It is an important in-ternal policy objective to see the business community grow with the aim of improving the

average wage of workers and increasing the commercial tax base. While this initia-

tive predates statements regarding the fear of school closures two years ago, that “de-clining school enrolment is a symptom of a larger issue in the Oceanside community,” there has been a lack of action on the issues of demographic and economic diversity.

“The chamber has consistently stat-ed that there is a need to enact policies at the local level that will address our demo-graphic and economic diversity.”

This statement remains relevant and we are in the process of developing those poli-cies and acting on them to grow and diver-sify the local economy for the benefit of the entire district.

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Here’s How to Enter:Each week, we will scramble the letters of seven of the participating business names on this feature. Simply read through the ads, unscramble the letters and identify the businesses. Fill out the entry form below with the correct names of the businesses to match the scrambles along with your name and phone number. Clip out entry form and send to: “MONEY TREE cONTEsT”, c/o the News Box 1180 Parksville, B.c. V9P 2H2, or drop off at # 4-154 Middleton, Parksville, to arrive no later than the Friday noon following this week’s feature. Each week a draw will be made and the first correct entry drawn will be invited to come down to The Parksville Qualicum Beach News to pick an apple from our MONEY TREE. Each apple is worth from $25 to $100. Enter now! You could be a lucky winner. All staff of this newspaper and their families and anyone under the age of 18 are expressly forbidden to enter this contest. The judge’s decision is final. GOOD LUcK!

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Active with the chamber and downtown business association, the women behind Faye’s Gifts are eager to keep promoting downtown Qualicum Beach and fostering a sense of community among businesses.

Faye McKnight bought the then flow-er and gift shop in 2005 and eventually dropped the flowers to focus on unique and original gifts, she said.

A couple years ago her daughter Kath-erine Wilk moved to the Island from Van-couver and joined the team.

“Katherine brings all the computer skills and social media skills,” McKnight said.

“We’ve got a website, Facebook and we Tweet and those sort of things,” Wilk said.

Together they continue McKnight’s fo-cus on offering as many made-in-Canada products as possible and product lines that few if any other stores offer.

“We try to find things that are unique and not sell anything that any of the oth-er stores in town sell,” Wilk said. “We have some lines that there are only a handful of dealers in B.C. or even in Canada.”

“We sell Rinoni, Italian-made hand-bags and there’s only about five stores in all of Canada,” she explained.

They are the official mid-Vancouver Is-land dealer for Pandora, for example and

are exclusive distributors of Holly Yashi jewelery.

Both women are members of the Qual-icum Beach Downtown Business Associ-ation (DBA), of which McKnight is chair, which they see as a great avenue to help bring and keep shoppers in town.

They are both enthusiastic supporters of local shopping, pointing out they are excited the DBA is working on a business focused website that will highlight shopping oppor-tunities when people Google the area.

McKnight grew up in Port Alberni and though they moved to the Lower Main-land for a long time, where Wilk was born and raised, they always came back to vis-it family and friends and considered the mid-Island a home base.

McKnight moved back to the area in 1997 and owned Bailey’s In The Village cafe for a while before the opportunity to buy the gift shop came up after she was “semi-retired.”

Their wide ranging products also in-clude Lampe Berger, ELLE, Panabo, Lug, baby clothes, native gifts, soaps, lotions and more and they say they and their friendly staff focus on excellent customer service.

The store at 142 2nd Ave. W. Qualicum Beach is open seven days a week. Check www.fayesgifts.ca for more information.

Over the past two months; the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce has responded to the federal government’s reg-ulations around its anti-spam legislation, the budget introduced by the provincial government and The City of Parksville’s comments regarding the definition of tem-porary in their zoning bylaw as 180 days. We are currently preparing a statement regarding the recently released official community plan and invite input from our members. That is a lot of reading and dis-cussion to ensure that the positions taken on various issues are in the best interests of the entire business community.

Still on the policy front, the Penticton Chamber of Commerce has asked to take a policy written in 2006 by the Parksville chamber back to the B.C. Chamber for in-clusion in the Policy State-ments to be presented to the B.C. Government. The policy focused on establishing leg-islation that set definite time frames for local government to deal with development permit and subdivision applications. If enacted developers would have a greater

degree of certainty regarding project time frames and bud-gets. These policies are posted on www.parksvillechamber.com.

In addition the chamber has been focused on expand-ing and increasing the diver-sity of the current commercial sector. It is an important in-ternal policy objective to see the business community grow with the aim of improving the

average wage of workers and increasing the commercial tax base. While this initia-

tive predates statements regarding the fear of school closures two years ago, that “de-clining school enrolment is a symptom of a larger issue in the Oceanside community,” there has been a lack of action on the issues of demographic and economic diversity.

“The chamber has consistently stat-ed that there is a need to enact policies at the local level that will address our demo-graphic and economic diversity.”

This statement remains relevant and we are in the process of developing those poli-cies and acting on them to grow and diver-sify the local economy for the benefit of the entire district.

voice of busInessBy Kim Burden

chamber weighs in on local and national issues

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Mother daughter team Faye McKnight and Katherine Wilk invite locals and visi-tors alike to browse their unique selection of gifts.

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STUFF NOT TO MISSEDUCATIONAL SEMINAR— March 16, 10am-3pm, Knox United Church, 345 Pym St. FREE

NANOOSE NATURALISTS— Hear biologist Jessica Wolfe-Edible Native Plants. March 14, 7pm, Nanoose Library Hall, NW Bay Rd. FREE

“WRITE NOW!” WRITER’S DAY— March 10, 10-4. MacMillan Art Centre, 133 MacMillan, Parksville 250-594-8448. Pre-registration required. [email protected]

The new FREE place to list your groups and activities of any kind!

EveryWednesdayOS COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCILArt classes by donation, 11am-3pm. 250-248-8185EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUBMeets third Wed/month. QBCC 7:30pm. 250-752-6129. HAPPY WANDERERS TRAVEL CLUBMeets 4th Wed/month, 2pm. St. Columba Church Hall. 250-248-2670.SANDBAR CAFE & ART GALLERYMusic with Jan Verkerk. 5:30-7pm. 6087 W. Island Hwy. 778-424-4478 ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE AMEvery Wed. 6:30am meeting at 7am at Beach Club Resort, PV 181 Beachside Dr.YOGA FOR SENIORS11:15am, Parksville Seniors’ Activity Centre, 144 Middleton Ave. 248-3200NANOOSE SENIORSMeets at 11:30am for lunch at Nanoose Place on Second Wed. of monthPV T.O.P.S.Have fun, meet new people. Wed. nights 4-6pm. St. Stephen’s Church, old lounge250-752-6807/752-3595GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPEvery Wed. at Knox United Church, PV. 4-5pm, Info: 250-248-3927FASD PARENT-TO -PARENT SUPPORT GROUPCaregivers of people affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, 10am. 250-752-6766, ext119OS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICESMeetings 9:30-11:30am 250-954-3411EVERYVOICE SINGERSWeds. 7-9pm Errington Hall. 250-228-2247PHOTOGRAPHYOceanside photographers meets � rst Wed month QB Civic Centre 7pm 250-752-8398TOPS BC 851St. Stephen’s Church, QB on Weds.4-6pm CARD GAMES - CRIBBAGEEvery Wed. 1pm, $2 drop-in. Parksville Lawn Bowling Club - 149 E. Stanford PV. RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS Dance every Wed. Noon-3pm Qualicum Beach Community HallCAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPEvery Wed. 11am-Noon, register at oceansidehospice.com or call 250-752-6227SINGING in FRENCHwith group “Nous Chantons” 1:30-3:30pm. For location call 250-248-8714.TIMBERLINE DANCE7:30pm, No cover. Parksville Legion #49, 146 Hirst Street.WOMEN’S BADMINTON1:30-3pm, Looking for new membersArrowsmith Activity hall, 250-752-1103PV ADULT BADMINTONWednesday, 7-9pm, Springwood School, $7 drop-in. Info: 250-248-8857

EveryWednesday CON’T

MEN’S SNOOKER(all skill levels invited) 7pm Qualicum Beach Legion. Contact 250-752-8178LIVE VOCAL MUSICEvery Wednesday evening, 6-9pm, in the restaurant at The Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCINGBasic and social. Weekly classes. Q.B. Com-munity Centre. 250-752-3151

AIR CAN. PIONAIRS COFFEE KLATCH3rd Wed. 10:30am. Bayside Inn 250-752-3575SEA CADETS Ages 12-19 meets on Wednesdays,6:30-9pm; 250-248-2677BLT2

EveryThursdayCOFFEE WITH THE MAYORParksville City Hall. Every Thursday afternoon, 2-4pm. 250-954-3073 COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS DANCEThursdays, 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualium Beach. New season starts Jan. 10, 2013. Info: 250-752-4185

BADMINTON AND MINI-TENNISFor adults. In the Lighthouse Centre in Qualicum Bay, Thurs. @ 7 pm. Equipment provided, beginners welcome. Info ph. 250-757-8307Q.B. CORONATION STREET CLUBMeetings second Thursday at the Qualicum Beach Legion at 2pm, 250-752-8080PV LEGIONDominoes every Thursday, 1pmPOOL, PV LEGIONEvery Thurs., 6:45pm. No experience neededPARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUBFirst Thursday of the month at Parksville Community Centre at 7pm.parksvillenewcomers.netNANOOSE BAY LIONSNanoose Place. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays@ 7:00pm. 250-927-0518RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS Dance every Thursday 5-8pm, Nanoose Place.AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP Thursday nights 7:30-8:30pm, at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 138 Hoylake Road Qualicum Beach, BC. Contact:  Elaine 250-752-8063.COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS7:30pm; Rotary House, Beach and Fern in Qualicum Beach. $2.50 p.p.THE IONA CIRCLENurturing a culture of compassion. Thursdays in Sept. 2:30pm. St. Anne’s Church, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3114LIVE VOCAL MUSICEvery Wednesday evening, 6-9pm, in the

EveryFridaySENIORS’ ART GROUP1:00pm, QB Seniors’ Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave. 250-594-7307SANDBAR CAFE & ART GALLERYMusic with Peter Mason. 5:30-8:30pm. 6087 W. Island Hwy. 778-424-4478COOMBS COUNTRY OPERA3rd Friday/month ‘til May 2013. 7pm. Rodeo Grounds Hall, 2601 Alberni Hwy.www.chrco.orgO.A.P.O.Branch No. 49 meets at Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet, Parksville Q.B. WALKING CLUBMeets Fridays, 8:30am; 250-752-6007 THE BREAKFAST CLUB—OBISNETEvery Friday 10am; White Spot

EverySaturdayBISHOP OF BOWSER CHESS CLUBMeets 1pm at Henry’s Kitchen, Qualicum Bay. Everyone welcome. Call Robert250-757-8709 or bowserchess.pqworks.comSANDBAR CAFE & ART GALLERYMusic with Bob Hiebert. 5:30-8pm. 6087 W. Island Hwy. 778-424-4478 RAVENSONG MASTERS SWIM CLUBSaturdays 8:30am-noon 250-248-9883BOXERCISE for EVERYONE9:00am, Genesis Boxing & Fitness, Parksville. 248-5511

EverySundayFREE SKATEevery Sunday, 12:15-1:45pmLions Free Family Skate, Oceanside PlaceBINGOFraternal Order of Eagles. PV Legion6-6:45pm & 9pm. 146 Hirst, PV

EveryMondayMOVIES FOR SENIORSEvery other week, QB Seniors’ Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave. 250-752-7131 for details.QB CARPET BOWLINGMonday & Wednesdays, 12:45pm at the QB Civic Centre. Info: 250-752-1156

FAMILY HISTORY CENTEROpen Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am-4pm

STUFF2DO THIS MONTH Published Monthly. Send your submissions to [email protected] or drop them off at The PQ News of� ce, #4-154 Middleton, Parksville

EveryTuesday CON’T

OS CONCERT BANDEvery Tuesdays, 7:30pm at KSS High School, New members welcome. Cal 250-752-5909OS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUPMeetings are on the � rst Tuesday of each month Sept. to May at St. Columba Church in Parksville. Meetings at 2pm. 250-951-8866.OCEANSIDE WOOD CARVERSMeet Tuesdays 8:30-10:30am in the Middle School when school is on. Bob 250-951-3001.TABLE TENNIS7pm; QB Community Hall; 250-248-6158THE CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS’ FAMILY HISTORY CENTREOpen Tues. 9am-4pm and Tues. evenings by appt. 591 Arbutus Str. QB. 250-752-2233MID ISLAND BLUEGRASS SOCIETYNo meeting, getting ready for festivals.LEARN HOW TO MEDITATETuesdays. Free classes. 5:30pm McMillan Art Centre, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. www.freemeditation.caVIGIL FOR PEACETuesdays. Noon-1pm. Clocktower in Parks-ville. 250-248-8809PARKSVILLE LIONSFirst and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm. 241 Moilliet 250-248-5806/250-248-9392BOXERCISE for EVERYONE6:00am or 6:00pm, Genesis Boxing & Fitness, Parksville. 248-5511OS SENIORS BADMINTON 50+every Tuesday & Thursday 1-3pm at Arrowsmith Activity Centre Ford Rd. Coombs$5 drop in or monthly Info: 250-752-8760

ROTARY CLUB OF QB SUNRISETuesday mornings, 7 am at Rotary HouseFern Dr. and Beach Rd.QUALICUM ALZHEIMER’S & DEMEN-TIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPThird Tuesdays. 1:30-3pm, Community Room, The Gardens of Qualicum, Qualicum Beach. 1-800-462-2833QUALICUM ALZHEIMER’S & DEMEN-TIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPFirst Tuesdays. 1:30-3pm. Stanford Place, 250 Craig St, Parksville, Info: 1-800-462-2833PQ MAC USERS GROUP OCEANSIDEMeets 2nd Tuesday month 7pm; The Forum, City Hall, PV, 250-954-1348. www.pqmug.ca TOPS - TAKING POUNDS OFF SENSIBLYweekly 6:30-8pm, Little Qualicum Community Hall. Info:250-752-1275

EveryMonday CON’T

QB CRIBBAGEFirst Monday/mo. 7pm. QB Legion, 250-752-2340

BRIDGE6:45pm; Qualicum Legion. 250-594-6228 NAVY LEAGUE CADETS4th Sat. Parksville Legion 250-752-6532BOXING 7-13 year olds4:30pm, Genesis Boxing & Fitness, Parksville. 248-5511.EUCHREPV Legion 1:30pm; 250-248-6842ARBUTUS CLUB TOASTMASTERS7-9pm every Monday (except holidays). PV Community Centre, 132 Jensen Ave, PV. Guests are free! 250-248-2317 arbutus.toastmastersclubs.orgPARKSVILLE ADULT BADMINTONMonday and Wednesday at Springwood Mid-dle School 7-9pm. Cost $7 per session. Phone 250-248-8857 for more information.TOPS BC 4248 PV8:30-11am. St. Ann/St. Edmunds Church,MEN’S SNOOKER7pm. Q.B. Legion. 250-753-818FOOTBALL NIGHTevery Monday Deez Bar & Grill250-752-8055NAVY LEAGUE CADETS Meets 6:30pm for 9-12 year olds 9-12 year old girls and boys. PV Elementary SchoolPV PROBUS CLUBMeets third Monday of month. 8:30am.Quality Bayside Resort, Parksville250-752-6809. parksvilleprobus.ca.OPEN MIC NIGHTEvery Mon. at The Shady Rest Pub, 7-10pm, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

PV ADULT BADMINTONMondays, 7-9pm, Springwood School, $7 drop-in. 250-248-8857

EveryTuesdayDARTS FOR SENIORS1:00pm, Parksville Seniors’ Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton. 248-3200.AIR CADETS REGISTRATION6:15-9pm at the QB Airport hangar.PV & DISTRICT ROCK AND GEM CLUB� rst Tuesday of each month 7 - 9 pm at Red Cedars Room, Parksville Conference Centre Info. contact 248-6177

EveryWednesday

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A new ski patrol program created by a teacher in the district is the first of its kind, and the successful program is currently accepting applications for its second season.

Jake Friesen is a teacher at PASS/Woodwinds Alternate School and has been a volunteer ski patroller on Mt. Washington for 15 years. He has been working on bringing the program to fruition for the past couple of years.

“I saw a nice cohort of senior patrol-lers who have a lot to offer to the com-munity,” he said. “They are volunteers, they consist of a lot of nurses, doctors, lawyers, search and rescue technicians, paramedics, and that sort of thing, and I thought it would be a great mentor-ship program for youth.”

It’s called the Vancouver Island School Ski Patrol Program and it’s a joint project between School District 69, Mt. Washington Ski Patrol, Mt. Cain So-

ciety and North Island College. Friesen said as far as he knows there is no other program where students get this degree of first aid training coupled with practi-cal skills, all that count as course credits.

Applicants go through a rigorous screening process and only 10 are chosen for the academic program which involves classroom sessions and practical train-ing including first aid, advanced ski and snowboard lessons, snowmobile opera-tion, patrolling, and avalanche and rope training, primarily on Mt. Washington.

Friesen said the program is ideal for students who enjoy the outdoors, par-ticularly skiing and snowboarding, and have a desire to be a medical responder.

Dylan Phye was one of the chosen applicants last year and is currently in the program. He graduated from Kwalikum Secondary School in 2011 and is using the course to get credits toward an adventure guiding program at North Island College. He said he en-joys his time on the mountain, seeing

the ins and outs of running a ski hill, and particularly likes the trips to other mountains like Mt. Cain.

“I’ve really enjoyed it,” he said, “and I know the other kids have too,” adding that the course does involve a lot of learning and different experiences that can be challenging.

One of the tests the students have to undergo in the program is Occupation-al First Aid Level 3, which is often very challenging for even adults to pass, Friesen explained.

All 10 students passed this year, but not without effort. “Every one of the kids said it was the hardest thing they ever did,” he said, “even harder than Math 12.”

The program is run through the Col-laborative Education Alternative Pro-gram (CEAP), a distributed learning school providing flexible education choices to a diverse group of learners in British Columbia, and therefore it’s open to anyone in this and other districts.

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Donald Alexander HoggOctober 7, 1938 – February 20, 2013

My darling Don slipped away from our family on February 20th, 2013 at 2:20 am. The skies were clear, the stars shining bright above, and the stag (deer) was in the front yard watching over the neighbourhood. Don was a strong man who cherished the people around him. He loved the outdoors: hunting, camping, and fishing with his family and friends.Throughout his life, Don was a Boy Scout, Boy Scout Leader, hockey player, baseball player and coach. He played hockey for the Quilchena Braves (Merritt) and PGOSA (Parksville). Don had a passion for making his own wine and enjoying a nice glass. The many trips to Palm Springs in the 5th wheel were always an

adventure which he greatly enjoyed. Don’s favourite thing was to spend time at the cabin on Lasqueti Island; digging clams, picking oysters, sitting at the campfire and watching the eagles, ospreys and blue herons.Don was known for sitting in his garage, with his dog Jesse, door open being the keeper of the gate. The neighbours all knew that he was there with a tool or helping hand or just a neighbourly chat. No matter what the day, if there was a garage sale, Don would surely attend and always find the best deals. Don (Dad) was also well respected and thought of as a father figure for many of the girl’s closest friends.He was the son of Jean and Bob (Skinny) Hogg; predeceased by his parents and four brothers (Robert, George, Bill, and Doug). Don was born and raised in Merritt where he owned the Texaco Bulk Plant with this brother Doug. He worked for the Department of Highways, working in Merritt, Saturna Island, and Parksville. The last eight years before retiring, he was a Commercial Transport Inspector at the Parksville Weigh Scale.Don is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sylvia; his daughters Debra (Rex) Cranston, and Cindy (Bruce) Malfait; grand daughter Megan – the apple of his eye and hairdresser; and many extended family members and friends.

The family would like to thank Dr Attwell and his team at the Victoria Cancer Clinic; Dr McClure of Parksville, Dr Marback of the Nanaimo Cancer Clinic, Parksville Home Care Nurses, Oceanside Hospice, Parkville Pharmasave, and

the Nanaimo Palliative Care Unit for their amazing care and support.Sylvia would like to extend a special thank you to the neighbours and friends for the fabulous support throughout this journey. In lieu of flowers, please consider a

donation in Don’s memory to the charity of your choice.A husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbour gatekeeper.

To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.caYATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM

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NANCY LEITE MILROYSept. 6, 1955 – Feb. 25, 2013

With a peaceful final breath our Girl From Ipanema was gone. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nancy packed up and left family and friends in 1984 for a new life in Canada. Her many adventures gave her close friends in Vancouver, Victoria, Alberta and finally Parksville. Among her many loves were family, friends, her dog Jesse, outdoors, gardening and painting. She adored the beautiful San Pareil sunsets but resisted the equally magnificent sunrises, due to their uncivilized time of day. Another great passion for Nancy was the English language. She always had 2-3 books on the go, devoured crossword puzzles and was virtually unbeatable at Scrabble. After a glass of wine she was proud to boast that “the drunken immigrant” had beaten her husband once again. Nancy’s love for dogs, of any shape or size, was also unrivalled. Many a lucky pet spent days and nights at the house on Sabine.Her husband John, mother Nina, stepfather Jack, father Alberto, father-in-law Tom, sisters-in law Sue & Collette, brothers-in-law Mark, Dan & Brian, nieces and nephews Joe, Kelsey, Lucas, Kate, Rachel, Samantha and Nicole, countless family and friends in Brazil, and her equally loved Canadian friends are feeling her loss with great sadness. At the same time there is a happy feeling of good fortune at the privilege of having had Nancy in our lives.Nancy loved flowers but would prefer donations to the Oceanside Hospice Society or Parksville SPCA.There is not enough room here for all the thoughts and memories. For those that would like to enjoy

more please come to Nancy & John’s home at 1035 Sabine Rd in Parksville on Saturday,

March 9 between the hours of 1:00 & 6:00 pm. There will be a special tribute at 2:30 but please

arrive at your leisure.❤ Nancy has a message for you ❤

❝ Shower the people you love with love,Show them the way that you feel.Things are going to work out fine,

If you only will. ❞ Love you Babe, John & Jess, xo

Raymond Edmund JamesJanuary 23, 1927 – February 25, 2013

Ray passed away peacefully at the Nanaimo General Hospital on Monday February 25th, 2013.He is survived by his son, Rik James; daughter, Leigh (Ian) Ellis of Angus, Ontario; granddaughter Jennifer; and his brother Donald (Jeraldine) James of Oran-geville, Ontario.

There will be no service by request. Instead, please consider a donation in Ray’s name to Qualicum Cat Rescue, #104 – 166 West First

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William Anthony (Bill) DONKERSLEYJune 11, 1932 ~ Feb. 19, 2013

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William Anthony (Bill). Born in Powell River, BC and raised in Ganges, Saltspring Island, BC. Bill was predeceased by his father Sidney, and mother Phyllis. He is survived by his Loving wife of 55 years, Mary. Children: Barbara (Ken) of Kingston, Ontario: Sandra (Gordon) of Red Deer, Alberta; Kenneth (Lori) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Sharon. Grandchildren: Russell, Jeffrey, Jillian, Terry, Amanda, Catherine, AJ, Christine and Steven, and 5 Great Grandchildren. Brothers: James of Vancouver, Ken (Dorothy) of Parksville and sister Phyllis (Bill) of Kitimat. Along with many nieces and nephews, a very special friend Mike, and his morning golf friends.Bill spent 29 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, as an aircraft mechanic. He was stationed in Comox, BC, Greenwood, NS, Baden- Soellingen, Germany, Gimli, and Winnipeg, Manitoba. For his hobbies he enjoyed golf, fishing and sightseeing different places. When the children were younger he used to play with them on the lawn, neighbour kids would come to the door and ask “can your dad come out to play”.A Celebration of Life will be held on May 31st 2013

at 1pm at Yates Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville. In lieu of flowers, please consider a

donation to the SPCA in Bill’s name.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day”

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The family of Joan are saddened to announce her passing Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Nanaimo, B.C. Joan was born in Winnipeg, MB and grew up in Vancouver, BC. She married William E. Schmit in June of 1950 and began her life on the farm in Saskatchewan. She was kept busy with the farm, raising six children and volunteering with the school board and swimming pool. Upon Bill’s passing in 1991, Joan moved back to the coast residing at Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. Here she was able to renew and strengthen friendships with school girl chums. Joan was predeceased by her mother and father Harold and Alice Craig; brother Bill Craig; and husband Bill Schmit. She and Bill leave a legacy in their children Craig Schmit, Mornville, AB; Michael Schmit (Margaret), Regina, SK; Tracy Schmit Schnurr (Doug), Victoria, BC; Doris Colson (Barry) Shell Lake, SK; Lisa Schmit (Grant) Shaunavon, SK; Mark Schmit (Monica), Chilliwack, BC; grandchildren Stacey, Shannon, Stephanie, Darrell, Ashley, Brittany and Dylan and great grandchildren Brett, Tre, Deegan and Leah. Interment to take place in Davidson Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in memo designate Palliative Care or Davidson Swimming Pool - Town of Davidson Box 340 Davidson, SK S0G 1A0

JOAN MARIE SCHMITJuly 15, 1928 to February 12, 2013

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGA development application has been submitted to the Town of Qualicum Beach for Property located at 865/1035, 1045, and 1075/1085 Ravensbourne Lane and you are invited to join Bob Colclough (the Applicant) at a meeting to discuss the application and proposed development.

Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, Time: 6:30PMLocation: Eaglecrest Lodge, 2035 Island Highway West

A formal presentation by the Applicant will begin at: 7:00PMDetails of the application include:

The applicants request a change to the Official Community Plan and zoning to allow the development of a business park. The intent is to attract clean, quiet businesses that will provide services to local residents, create employment, encourage economic development and add to the Town’s tax base.

The meeting is being held by the Applicant in compliance with Town of Qualicum Beach policy. The applicant will present details of the application and proposed development, receive input from members of the community, and respond to questions.

This notice is being distributed to residents within 50m of the subject property. If you would like more information, contact the Town of Qualicum Beach, at (250)752-6921 or Bob Colclough (the applicant) by telephone at 1-250-390-4728 and/or or bring your questions and comments to the meeting.

This is not a Public Hearing required by legislation. Council will receive a report from staff relating issues raised at the meeting and will formally consider the application at a later date.

ARTHUR FISHMANDecember 23, 1926 – February 9, 2013

Art passed quietly in Nanaimo Hospital on February 9, 2013 after a very brief illness. He was born in The Pas, Manitoba and is predeceased by his parents Connie and Henry Fishman, and recently his sister, Sheila Katz.Art is survived by his special friend and partner, Irene; nephews Marshall and Abba Katz; niece Herriette Katz of Richmond Hill,

Ontario; brother-in-law Barry Katz of Toronto, Ontario, and many extended family members and friends.Art was a graduate of the University of Winnipeg and ran the family clothing store – Fishman’s North of 53 Ltd – in The Pas for many years. He also ran a photography business specializing in weddings. After moving to Qualicum Beach in the early 90’s, he kept himself busy taking pictures for his various lodges and, during the Christmas season, was Santa’s photographer.Fraternally, Art was a member of Concord Lodge No. 79 in Parksville, Coville Lodge of Perfection No. 140, a life member of Pre-Cambrian Chaper No. 17 Royal Arch Masons in Flin-Flon, Manitoba, Gizeh Temple, Parksville-Qualicum Shrine Club, Arbutus Chapter No. 68, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Parksville-Qualicum Order of the Elk’s Lodge No. 589.Honourable mention and thanks to neighbours Alex and Joyce Plonka who always watched over Art and were true neighbours in every sense of the word.No flowers by request. Please consider a donation in Art’s memory to the BC Cancer Foundation or a charity of your choice.

An open house will be held in his honour at 542 Chester Road in Qualicum Beach on Sunday, March 10th, 2013 from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.

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network.comBetty Drew-Brook (Heaslip) January 6, 1930 to February 25, 2013

Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” Drew-Brook (Heaslip), 83, beloved wife of Bob, in their sixtieth year of marriage, died peacefully in Qualicum Beach, BC after enduring a twenty year decline with Parkinson’s disease. She was an outstanding wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, teacher and environmentalist.Betty is survived by Bob, sons Alan (Holly) of Calgary, Neil of Victoria, and Paul (Theresa Varalta) of Calgary; grandchildren Marshall (Yolanda), Brendan (Amy), Connie, Leah and Fiona; and many cherished nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Rutherford and Mae Heaslip, sisters Doris Morris and Alice Radford (Paul) both of Woodstock, and brother Bill Heaslip (Nona Macdonald) of Toronto.Betty was born at home on Beresford Avenue in Toronto and lived there until she married in 1953. She attended University of Toronto and Teachers College, graduating in 1951, and then worked as an elementary school teacher at Park Lawn School in Etobicoke. She had an adventurous spirit; after Bob’s graduation in 1956 she was the dental assistant on their railway-car dental office/home. They served isolated communities in northwest Ontario. Alan was born in Sioux Lookout; Neil and Paul were born after the return to Toronto in 1959. Her favourite holidays were canoe trips; Betty especially loved Killarney Park.Wanderlust took the family to Fort Churchill MB in 1972, Williams Lake BC in 1974, and Prince Rupert in 1985. Betty worked mainly in education in many locations including what is now Nunavut. Interests included the Williams Lake Players’ Club theatre group, various naturalist groups, and exploring the Cariboo-Chilcotin. In retirement to Qualicum Beach in 1989, Betty was active in C.O.P.S., Arrowsmith Naturalists and the Brown Property Preservation Society. She was a founding member of Streamkeepers and the Parkinson’s support group.Gisela and Andy Pope and Lynn and Pete Tomlinson were steadfast friends, unwavering in their kindness and support. The 3rd floor staff at The Gardens were magnificent and are a credit to their profession.

Family and friends are invited to honour Betty and share their memories on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 pm

at The Gardens, 650 Berwick Road N, Qualicum Beach, and at [email protected].

If desired, a charitable donation may be made to the Parkinson Society British Columbia, Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers, or to your charity of choice.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

Friendly in homeMac/PC support and

lessons. Certifi ed tech, 15 + years experience

making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my

work is guaranteed. Call Scott @ 250-821-1994.

DRYWALL

FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and re-pairs.Specializing in re-tex-tured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DRYWALL

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

GARDENING

EARLY SPRING GARDEN CLEAN-UP SPECIALS! Call (250)240-1116 Service Today!

PRUNING, FRUIT & ornamen-tal’s. Winter & Spring yard clean-up. Over 25 years exp. Call Ted (250)228-6682.

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUBMAINTENANCE Call the qualifi ed

specialist...certifi ed Garden

Designer/Arborist Ivan 250-758-0371

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Yard Maintenance, Hauling, Pressure Washing, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Fall-ing, Snow Removal, Irrigation Winterizing. 250-752-9444.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HAUL AWAY Garden and Yard Waste and Junk. Free Estimates. Call 250-240-1116.

JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recy-cle & donate to local charities. Call Sean 250-741-1159

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME REPAIRS? reno’s, roofi ng, decks, fencing, gen la-bor. Disc to sen 250-927-6404

“RENOVATIONS Done Right” At Lobo97 we do Bathrooms, Mudrooms, Decks, Flooring. 250-228-1339, or [email protected]

TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial offi ces; Custom homes. 250-752-1121

LANDSCAPING

Arbutus Lawn MaintenanceExperienced, Insured, Reliable250-927-4730.

& MOVING STORAGE

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on lo-cal moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.

PAINTING

A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. In-terior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310.

SPRING SPECIAL! Call Poiri-er Painting! Residential / Com-mercial / Vinyl Siding / Drive-way Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully in-sured, Free Estimates. Call Dan #250-240-3528. WCB

PETS

PET CARE SERVICES

CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED

APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROADParksville 250-248-8251

FREE ITEMS

FREE TOW Away of unwant-ed vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250-954-7543 (cell).

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE

BEAUTYREST Electrically Adjustable, single bed. Excel-lent cond. $400 obo. (250)754-2203

GARAGE SALES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

JEWELS, FURS

ANTIQUE GOLD and pearl ring with beautiful engraved pattern on sides of ring, $100. Also, Antique gold & opal ring with elegant engraving, $100. Call 250-720-5756 lv msg.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

AT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. IronEater! Fully patent-ed Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manga-nese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. you don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

DINETTE SET, 4 chairs, white, $75. Sofa bed, $100, re-cliner w/ ottoman, brown vinyl, like new, $75. Apartment sized piano (Heitzman) $500, china cabinet, $350. Please call (250)752-4400.

FOR RESTLESS or Cramping Legs. A Fast acting Remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Online: www.allcalm.com, Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

HONDA POWERED genera-tor, EM5000, $800. 10” Dewalt 770 radio arm table saw, $75. Call 250)757-8724.

MORE THAN 50 lbs glass beads, plus pendants, spacers and more, $700 obo. Call Stel-la after 5 PM at (250)756-7931

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD online: www.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or check us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

VINTAGE DISNEY tin cookie jar with red lid all the charac-ters Mickey, Donald, Pluto and more. $15 obo. Call (250)720-5756.

REAL ESTATE

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CAMPBELL RIVER Beautiful1765sq ft. 3 bd/2 bth bungalowon cul-de-sac. Large entrance,fam. rm. sun rm, open liv/dinrm, 3/4” oak fl ooring, nicelylandscaped, enclosed back-yard, covered patio, sideyardRV parking with hookups,HEAT PUMP, 5 appls.$282,000.00. 250-923-70101245 Mountain View Place.

MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2Bath, sep. offi ce with privateentry nestled in QualicumWoods.Just 5 mins to Village,beach, forest & 2 golf courses.Low maint. gardens, fencedbackyard, offers privacy &peaceful surrounding.Lots ofupdates & reno’s, infra-redsauna in garage. $349,000.00If interested call:250-594-5654

Parksville 2.31 hectacres with3 bdrm modular. Mins. fromtown. Lots of water, trees &lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. Ifinterested #250-228-7162. Willlook at all reasonable offers.

VACATION HOME. Pent-house Condo, great view, LaPenita (Mexico), 3 bdrms, 2bathrooms, 2 balconies. Forsale by owner. Please see:www.jaltembasol.com or [email protected]

HOUSES FOR SALE

543 SEAWARD Way, Quali-cum Beach, Almost 1400sq.ft.,2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 blocksto ocean. Bare land strata.Completely updated, GraniteCountertops, Guest Ensuite,H/W fl oors & much more. Onsite RV Parking Avail. Pricedto sell. $345,900.00, Call Dan-iel at 250-752-5780.

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY

with Well-Maintained Furnished Home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm,

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TOWNHOUSES

PARKSVILLE, 2007, 2 Bed-room, 2 Bath, Patio Home. 1426 sq.ft., Large yard & patio. #6 - 161 Shelly Rd. (Estuary Place). Call 250-951-0839

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1/2 MONTH FREE! Seniors Independent Living. Best value on Vancouver Island! Free housekeeping. Optional meal plan. Walk to beach & shops. (Parksville) 250-468-1465.14A - 1010 SHEARME Rd- Coombs, 2 bdrm, $875. Call Ardent Properties (250)753-0881.www.ardentproperties.com

255 HIRST Ave- 1 & 2 bdrm, $725 & $875. Call Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, $1150. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproper-ties.com (250)753-0881.297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath. Furnished. $1350. Ardent Properties. www.arden tp roper t ies.com (250)753-0881.BRIGHT, quiet Mountain View 1 bedroom apt. Separate driveway & entrance. utilities included. Looking for, working quiet person. NS NP. $750.00 per mth. References & damage deposit required [email protected]

PARKSVILLE NEAR new, Upper,1 bdrm, close to Wem-bley Mall. N/S, N/P,Incld’s Heat, Cable, I/Net, Phone (not including long dist.) & all 5 ap-pliances . $875 p/mo. 250-248-3665. Avail. March 1st.PARKSVILLE- X-LARGE 2 bdrm. Security camera & park-ing incl’d. D/W, W/D optional. Laminate, new paint. Near beach, downtown. Small pet ok. $800 mo plus. Please call 250-248-8592.1-BDRM CONDO, Downtown Qualicum. Deck, storage, cov-ered parking, gas fi replace, 5 appl’s. NS/NP. Avail now. $800./mo. Call (250)752-3419.

COTTAGES

QUALICUM BAY- 1 bdrm cot-tage, 800sq ft, $650mo, priv setting, all utils incld except heat, N/S, pets neg with dep. Avail Now. (250)240-2335.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PARKSVILLE- 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Avail Apr 1. 55+ bldg. NP/NS. $800. 1(403)942-3752QUALICUM BEACH: Down-town 1 bdrm+ den duplex. F/S, coin operated laundry. NS/NP 850/mo + util’s, ref’s req’d avail. Mar 1. Call Sian 250-752-9833.

HOMES FOR RENT

10 MINS north of Qualicum on acreage, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 7 appls, woodstove, fenced, newly updated, $1300 mo, avail April. 1. (250)752-6048.CUTE 2 bed, 1 bath home for rent. Rancher is newly reno-vated throughout entire house, comes with fridge, stove, shed, covered patio and fenced yard. Located at 1700 Alberni Hwy (Country Aire MHP) If you are interested contact Randy at 250-240-7008. Small dogs are ac-ceptable. $900/m utilities not includedDowntown Qualicum Beach - 2 bedroom, renovated kitchen and bath with hardwood fl oors. South-facing deck, walk to anywhere. Landscaping in-cluded. Avail, APRIL 1 $1200/month. 250-752-0288 ERRINGTON: OVER 2000 sqft duplex, private setting. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, sauna, elec. wood heat, $1100/mo. Avail immed. Call (250)724-5537.HOUSE FOR rent on Station Rd in Coombs, NS/NP. Call (250)248-9548.PARKSVILLE 367 Rheumer Cres. 3 bdrm, 2 bath $1200 + util. N/S N/P Avail. May 1st. 250-783-9983

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

PARKSVILLE, LRG bright 2 bdrm, close to downtown. Suits couple. $930/mo, incl h/w, & yard maint. n/p, n/s. 250-954-8326

QUALICUM BEACH- close to town 2 bdrm log house in woodlands settings. Available Mar 16. $950. (250)752-3974.

QUALICUM BEACH: Little Qualicum River Village. 3 bdrms, 3 bath, new house w/ loft, propane F/P, garage, N/S, small pet ok, $1100/mo + utils. Avail Apr 1st. Call Tracey, 250-752-5505.

OFFICE/RETAIL

QUALICUM, 184 West 2nd Ave. 1890 sq ft, air cond. retail / professional. 250-951-8283

QUALICUM BEACH (2nd Ave.), approx 2000 sq ft, 7 rooms main fl oor (offi ce/retail), 3 upstairs possible living space. Call 250-629-6644.

Retail / Professional Location for Lease in Qualicum Beach.

854 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road.

Phone 250 248 6504

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION

$449 CABO San Lucas, all in-clusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabohotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

STORAGE

MORE SPACE FOR LESSStorage Containers Currently available:

8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs,

cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for fi rst 20’ $2 each additional foot.

250-248-7100.

SELF STORAGE in River’s Edge Subdn, PV. 12’x24’ from as low as $50 + HST per mo. Call Sandra 250-248-2381 Ext. 240.

SUITES, LOWER

NANOOSE BAY: 1 bdrm wa-terfront suite, $700/mo. Avail. Apr. 1st. Call (250)468-5663.

PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, N/S, N/P, D/W, W/D, Avail. Immed. $975 p/m incl. sat. TV, Hydro. Call 250-248-4074

QUALICUM- COUNTRY living close to Qualicum Beach, 1 bdrm suite, wood stove, incl all utils, 3 appls + W/D, satellite TV incl’d. NS/NP. Avail immed. refs req. $760. 250-752-3557.

SUITES, UPPER

PARKSVILLE- 2 BDRMS, no dogs allowed, fenced yard, lots of parking, new & clean, all appls. No smoking. $950+ utils & deposit. Refs req’d. Call(250)882-9952.

TOWNHOUSES

QUALICUM BEACH. 2 bdrm, 1/2 blk from ocean. 1240 sq.ft, 1.5 baths, D/W, storage room, covered parking, N/S. Quiet 10 unit complex. 1 pet OK. $990/mo. Call [email protected]

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Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

CARS

2004 FORD TARUS WAGON - SEL, loaded, new tires, low kms, excellent condition & priced to sell at $5800. Call 250-752-0929.

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CASH FOR SCRAPCars, Trucks,Equipment

Mid-Island Pick upCall 250-954-2228

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SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1993 Ford Explorer326,914 K’s, 4 door, Greenish Blue, runs great, needs rear

tires, Tranny slips a little. $1000 obo. Call 250-954-3372

VTRUCKS & ANS

2002 FORD Windstar Van- well maintained, like new, 1 owner, 73,000 km, new brakes, snow tires, great fami-ly 7 passenger van. Non-smoker. Asking $5500 obo. Call (250)723-2004.

TRANSPORTATION

VTRUCKS & ANS

1989 NISSAN Pick-Up $3,100. 4-cyl, standard, great on gas, great cond. Full spare and cab, 177,000km. Maintenance records. (250)713-5264

2001 CHEVY 3/4 Ton Van, low mileage, good shape. $3,500. Phone (250)714-2804

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Water Main Flushing

February 12 to March 29, 2013

The City of Parksville will implement its annual Water Main Flushing Program from February 12 to March 29, 2013. This is an important part of our ongoing maintenance program to ensure the integrity of our water supply system.Flushing will take place mainly between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. During these times, customers can expect the following: • Some discolouration of water • Intermittent drops in water pressurePlease follow these guidelines for the duration of the water main flushing program: • Keep a fresh supply of drinking water in your refrigerator • Check for discolouration of water before doing laundry • If your water is discoloured, run an outside tap (after 3:30 pm) until the water clearsQuestions regarding water main flushing should be directed to the Engineering and Operations Department at 250-248-5412.

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We buy all foreign coins, new and old, including silver coins, gold coins, collectors’ coins, government issue sets, merchants’ tokens and others. Particular interest in crown or silver dollar sized coins.• DUTCH • GERMAN • BRITISH • RUSSIAN • ITALIAN • MEXICAN • SPANISH • AND ALL OTHER COUNTRIES.

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We buy all sterling, European, Continental and American silverware, jewellery, industrial silver, Franklin Mint and other private mint silver, jewellers’ filings, etc., regardless of condition or quantity. We buy anything made of solid silver that can be recycled. Prices based on current bullion market bid prices.

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Unexplained soccer league shakeupYouth soccer

Presidents of local clubs object being dropped from league without consultation

Team Adam takes three shutouts in playdownssoccer

JAMES CL [email protected]

Team Adam was unstoppable, and Oceans-ide’s  U16/18 Boys won their year-end play-downs over the weekend. 

The lads in the yellow strips played three games and won them all by shut-out, includ-ing round-robin victories over Nanaimo’s Team Portugal and Team Canada.

In the tournament final Sunday after-noon  against the Ladysmith Eagles, at Merle Logan artificial turf field, Ian Whibley staked Oceanside to 1-0 lead about 15 minutes in, which is how is how it stood at the half, and Luis Estefan scored in the last minute of play to ice the win. Oceanside keeper Adam Soer was sol-id in net for his third straight shutout.

“I think the thing that was so amazing about our tournament was our defence played so well — they just played outstanding defensive soc-cer,” Oceanside coach Cliff Craven said after, pointing to the efforts of his back end of Shane

Houtman, Daniel Grant, Willem Kuun, Daniel Prince, Garrett Jolicoeur and Brendan Camp-bell.”

The weekend was icing on the cake for Team Adam — just rewards for a team that put in a lot of effort and finished the regular season tops in their league at 12-2-1.

“It was a total team effort,” Craven said of the campaign. “Just a great group of kids that played well together and played for each oth-er. The last game against Ladysmith wasn’t an easy game,” he said, adding “Ladysmith played very physical and they actually outplayed us in the second half, but to use a cliche, our guys bent but didn’t break.”

For a few of the kids on the team it was their final game of youth soccer, but look-ing ahead, Craven waded in on the issue of Harbour City Football Club pulling out of the Nanaimo & District Youth Soccer Association by saying “hopefully there will be more games against Nanaimo in the future.”

JAMES CL [email protected]

Local fans of the beautiful game “were abso-lutely shocked” recently when word came down that the Harbour City Football Club (HCFC) of Nanaimo has voted to remove all Nanaimo house-league teams from playing with teams from the Oceanside, Mid-Isle and Gabriola Island clubs — “turning their backs on a tradition stretching back over 80 years here on Vancouver Island.”

In a letter to HCFC president Liam Roden and HCFC Technical Director Claude Bolton,  for-warded to the The NEWS and signed by the presi-dents of each club (David Reynolds of Oceanside Youth Soccer Society, Willow Hartig of the Mid-Isle Soccer Club and David Reid of the Gabriola Soccer Association), they articulate their con-cerns about what Reynolds calls “a huge issue.”

“As presidents of our respective clubs, we have been given no explanation, no rationalization, and no justification from the HCFC executive as to why this decision was made, or how this deci-sion can in any way support the ongoing devel-opment of young soccer players in this region,” stated the letter. “On Feb. 20, we sent an invitation to the entire HCFC board to meet with us and dis-cuss any possible grievances they may have with us, but to date no one from HCFC has replied.”

“We object in the strongest possible terms to this decision being made unilaterally by the HCFC board — a decision impacting thousands of soccer players in our area – with no consulta-tion, no discussion, and no warning, “ the letter continued. “The B.C. Soccer Association (CSA) is a member of the Canadian Soccer Association and is responsible for governing our game in B.C., on behalf of the CSA. We bring this situation to your attention as it seems to contravene B.C. Soc-cer’s stated goal:  . . . to promote continued and sustainable soccer, community development and

overall growth for our game in every region of B.C. To achieve this we must ensure all partners are working in collective harmony while also em-bracing B.C. Soccer’s mission of developing the game by inspiring British Columbians to lifelong active, inclusive and team play.”

The letter continued: “We feel that the decision to remove Nanaimo teams from our traditional house league play does not support Canada Soc-cer’s developmental strategy, nor does it support B.C. Soccer’s stated purpose of providing inclu-sive team play through collaboration, coopera-tion and coordination in the pursuit of excellence in soccer. We suggest that you inquire into this matter further, and we ask that you forward our additional correspondence to B.C. Soccer and to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC organization on our behalf.”

HCFC president Liam Roden talked extensive-ly with The NEWS about the decision. 

“We knew that certainly it would be a topic of discussion, for sure, to what degree though that’s always hard to predict,” Roden said.

The HCFC has more than 1,600 players aged five to 17 that until now have played with the above mentioned other clubs in the Nanaimo and District Youth Soccer League, which has re-cently been changed to the Oceanside League.

HCFC operates in  partnership with the Van-couver Whitecaps FC Island Academy Centre in Nanaimo and the club will continue to compete in the Upper Island Soccer Association (UISA) se-lect league that includes Mid-Island Soccer Club, Comox, Campbell River.

“It wasn’t a random thought,” Roden said of the decision, adding: “certainly there was some discussion behind the scenes and through dis-cussions after that we charted a path forward. Certainly this didn’t come overnight.”

Photo submitted

Oceanside’s U16/IU18 Boys capped off their house league season by going unbeaten in three games to win their year-end playdowns in Nanaimo.

Oceanside Youth Soccer pres-ident Dave Reynolds confirms HCFC has stated it will not be meeting with them to discuss the issue of separation further.

That’s something Reynolds said he is having a hard time with, pointing out that “close to 1,000 kids between the three clubs don’t have a league to play in next year.”

To those that would suggest it’s a case where the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, Reynolds said the move isn’t being met with support even in Nanaimo.

“It’s a huge, huge issue,” he said. “Over 50 per cent of their coaches when contacted by our coaches have indicated that they will not support the decision. Not one coach spoke out in favour of it.”

“Why not at least meet with us to tell us why they are doing what they’re doing, and if after meeting there are differences, to at least see if we can’t work them out?”

As a way of making a statement to HCFC, it was agreed before a tournament on the weekend, the coaches and players would gather in a circle at centre field before the start of each game in a show of sol-idarity.  

Reynolds also said he doesn’t understand why “I’ve co-coached a U15 Boys VIPL team with Liam for the last two years and he’s had ample opportunity to talk to me about this, but he never said any-thing to me, ever, about any differ-ences, he just phoned me up three weeks ago and said HCFC is pull-ing out because of friction. There’s been no friction. That was the first I heard anything.”

“What are we going to do now?” Reynolds wondered. “We have one or two teams in each age group ...we have 350 kids (in Oceanside Youth Soccer) that don’t have any-where to play next year, that don’t have a league to play in.”

— James Clarke

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Parents, coaches and players from Nanaimo and District out doing their bit in the name of youth soccer over the weekend.

Local coach’s response

See club’S, page A36

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85 kids have a good season on five minor hockey teamsJAMES CL [email protected]

The area’s male rep hockey teams are done for the season, which Oceanside Minor Hockey Rep coordinator John Busch says had many positives.

OMHA iced four rep teams this season (five if you count the Atom development team); totaling around 85 players, including a few girls, spread over Peewee A and Peewee B teams, a Bantam team, and a Midget team.

According to Busch, the Peewee A team made it to the Tier 2 North Island semifinals but lost to Penin-sula 5-3 down Island Feb. 17.

The Tier 4 Peewee B team was bumped out last week in its three-game playoff round robin that wrapped up Feb. 16. 

Oceanside’s Tier 2 Bantam

Reps dropped their first two play-off games to end their season last week, and the Midget Rep Generals forfeited their playoff game against Powell River due to injuries “and safety concerns.”

Win lose or draw though, along the way, “the kids had fun,  for sure,” said Busch. “Overall we (as an association) had a fairly good sea-son — we didn’t get to implement a lot of the things we wanted to, but next year there’s some good ideas to get a jump start on the season.”

“We’re also going to put more emphases on the character of the players, on sportsmanship and leadership qualities, as well as skills,” he said.

Oceanside’s Atom development team (9-10 year-olds) opens its playoffs this week.

James clarke photo

Oceanside’s rep hockey players have their sights set on next year.

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Club with big spirit registering for upcoming seasonJAMES CL [email protected]

If you enjoy running, jump-ing and throwing and would like to improve your skills, make friends and have fun, Oceanside Track & Field Club “would love you to come out and join us.”

Las year was excellent for OTFC, which had a dedicated core of 11 coaches “who helped our athletes achieve their goals while enjoying the sport of track and field,” said longtime coach and mentor Kim Longmuir, add-ing the club had 85 registered members last year “and contin-ues to be recognized in the prov-ince, as the club with big spirit and sportsmanship.”

Case in point: 30 OTFC ath-letes placed in the Top 10 provin-cially in their ages for an event, in a total of 65 different events, in-cluding seven number ones.

The club also had two provin-cial champions in five different events, and an additional eight athletes who were provincial medalists. OTFC also had three athletes who made the Zone 6 B.C. Summer Games team, with two of them earning medals.

As a team, OTFC placed sec-ond in the VIAA Overall Club and Girls Team categories, as well as placing fourth in the Boys Team division, the first time in five years not winning top hon-ours. 

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“As a club the priority should be with your own members (and) that’s one of the things we look at as a board.”

Last Friday, the HCFC board of directors voted unanimously in favour of separation, a deci-sion Roden said was made in the best interest of the club without taking it to a vote. 

A movement against the ex-clusion has taken off. A petition started last week speaking out against the decision numbered more than 800 as of The NEWS’ deadline Monday.

In the petition “they talk about it costing $100,000 a year for peo-ple to drive here, there and every-where (to find competition) and I think that’s a bit over the top. I really don’t see how, when this is put together it could be anything resembling that,” said Roden.

“Our first priority is to look at what programs we can put in place to best develop our play-ers — there’s all sorts of things — and that’s the mentality of most clubs. We’re not excluding com-petition, we look at how we’re go-ing to develop our players.”

Like other clubs he said, the members cover the costs of fields and uniforms, “but our club does have a few paid technical people so we need to utilize that.”

“The face of soccer is changing and so too is how clubs go about developing players.  Our’s is an ever-evolving, ever-changing program.”

Looking ahead to next year, Roden concedes “I know there’s still some finishing touches needed. A lot of it depends on registration numbers so it’s still unfolding.”

But he confirmed the decision is final.

Club’s priority: memberscontinued from Page a35

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Win lose or draw though, along the way, “the kids had fun,  for sure,” said Busch. “Overall we (as an association) had a fairly good sea-son — we didn’t get to implement a lot of the things we wanted to, but next year there’s some good ideas to get a jump start on the season.”

“We’re also going to put more emphases on the character of the players, on sportsmanship and leadership qualities, as well as skills,” he said.

Oceanside’s Atom development team (9-10 year-olds) opens its playoffs this week.

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Oceanside’s rep hockey players have their sights set on next year.

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North Island Rage U16 team makes rare trip to the provincials with Parksville helpJAMES CL [email protected]

Oceanside’s Jory Clermont is back home from the field lacrosse provincials, a bit leg-weary to be sure, but all smiles after helping his team net a gold medal at the B.C. Provincial U16 Field Lacrosse Championships.

It marks the first time since 1997 that a local has garnered gold at the champion-ships, the last one when legendary local coach and soon-to-be retired BSS teacher Al Halverson’s Buccaneers team won it all.

North Island advanced to the B.C.’s two weeks prior by blasting the Nanaimo Raiders 15-2 in the Island Championship.

In action at the eight-team Tier 2 U16

B.C. Field Lacrosse Championships played out at Burnaby Lake Sports Com-plex March 1-3,  the Rage opened the tourney with a huge 13-11 upset win over top-seeded Vancouver.

The Rage lost game two to Mission 9-7, then bounced back with a 10-9 win in the cross over game against their Island rivals Nanaimo in a thriller.

That win put the Rage in the gold med-al game for a rematch against Mission, and the North Island side clinched them-selves a provincial title with a hard-fought 6-2 win.

“It felt pretty good,” Clermont con-firmed with a chuckle when asked how it

felt to mine gold.Clermont, 15 and in Gr. 10 at Ballenas

Secondary School, plays midfield and was one of the Rage’s face-off specialists. He  started playing field lacrosse his first year of novice and just finished his third season.

He also excels in box lacrosse, soccer and snowboarding.

“You can’t slow him down for five sec-onds — he’s always doing something,” laughed a proud mum Holly.

Oceanside Minor Lacrosse did not have enough players to field a U16 team this year. Clermont was the only local player on the North Island Rage. His

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“It was really good — the whole team was motivated,” Clermont answered quickly when asked about the campaign. “It was my favourite season ever, for sure.”

“Awesome  that two island teams took home medals,” Jory’s dad Tim, who coaches lacrosse himself, said, adding “the North Island team were amazing all year — great stick skills and speed, great sportsman, and they welcomed Jory with open arms.”

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