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PARKSVILLE

State of the city

Mayor covers many topics in speech to Chamber of Commerce JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

Mayor Chris Burger says 2013 will be the year of water in Parksville — both its supply and the burgeoning plans to provide more public access to the oceanfront.

The price tags for both will be big but they could set the city up as a leader in both sustainability and tourism, Burger told the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce in a state-ofthe-city-like address Thursday at TighNa-Mara. “Water is the future for us here,� said Burger. “We can do a much better job at protecting the Englishman River and if MAYOR CHRIS BURGER we do this right, we will take our place in the history books.�

Burger was talking about cutting-edge aquifer storage methods the city is considering. He said the storage focus is key for the city because the need for water is high during the tourist-heavy summer when the supply is low. “We need to ensure we have a sustainable supply or we will be in load of trouble in a few short years — storage is absolutely the key for us. We have a duty to do that — to be innovative to develop new ways to store our water.�

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ISLAND HIGHWAY BLOCKADED

Spreading the message LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Traffic traveling on the Island Highway in Nanoose Bay was blocked from moving either direction for more than 30 minutes Saturday, as supporters of the Idle No More movement gathered for a protest.

Members of First Nations’ tribes around B.C, as well as other supporters, gathered at the Nanoose First Nation (Snaw Naw As) Hall on Harvey Road Saturday at 2 p.m. for a rally, as well as a ceremony to honour their ancestors, their water and their rights, said member Brian Bob.

Natasha Bob, council member with Nanoose First Nation, said she wanted to participate in the movement and support Theresa Spence (Chief of the Attawapiskat First Nation), but she also wanted to bring attention to her people’s needs in Nanoose Bay. See NANOOSE, page A4

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STARTING POINT Moving Forward after shocking death AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Parksville’s Forward House was shocked by the death of their long-time executive director Carol Richardson last month, but her husband Gerard Klomp confirms the facility will continue to be an active part of the community.

“I want to help carry on Carol’s legacy,” said Klomp, who was program director for the mental health and addictions recovery facility.

He said he was asked to apply for the executive director job 23 years ago but refusing was “the best decision I ever made because it brought Carol into my life,” he said of her being hired.

Klomp has been involved with Forward House for 30 years since it was an SOS (Society of Organized Services) program and ran a special needs house for 25 years before that. And he added that he has a huge amount of support from the house’s staff and clients.

“We’re going through this as a family, going through the grieving together,” he said. “I look forward to continuing to develop new programs with VIHA (the Vancouver Island Health Authority),” he said, pointing out that Richardson left a lot of good long-term plans and programs in development.

“Carol organized everything to the Nth degree,” he said but added that she really did three jobs worth of work and was irreplaceable.

Correction References made to the age of Parksville Qualicum B.C. Liberal Party candidate Michelle Stilwell in our Jan. 10 edition were incorrect. Stilwell is 38 years old.

We apologize for the error.

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B.C. Conservative Party leader John Cummins, left, visited Parksville Sunday for the meeting that acclaimed Dr. David Coupland as the party’s candidate in the Parksville-Qualicum constituency for the May 14 provincial election.

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John Cummins doesn’t accept the premise his party will split the vote and allow the NDP to take the next provincial election — he says he is in it to win it.

The B.C. Conservative Party leader was in Parksville on Sunday to attend the meeting that acclaimed 56-year-old Nanaimo radiologist David Coupland as the party’s candidate for the May 14 provincial election in the Parksville-Qualicum constituency.

“I don’t see us as splitting the vote,” Cummins told The NEWS before the meeting. “I see the Liberals doing a good job all by themselves driving away the vote. We attract a lot of people who held their nose last time and voted Liberal and they aren’t going to do it again.”

The Conservatives have candidates in place in about half of the province’s 85 con-

stituencies and Cummins said the plan is to have a full slate by the end of February. That process continued Sunday in Parksville with the acclamation of Coupland.

“He (Coupland) is well known in the area and has some great ideas on health care,” said Cummins.

Discussions about health care in the Parksville-Qualicum region right now almost always turns to the Oceanside Health Centre, due to open in June of this year. It’s unclear if doctors in the area are going to provide the staffing the centre needs to fulfill its promise of a clinic open from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Coupland said he understands why doctors may be reluctant to join the health centre team.

“Apparently, none of the doctors were actually involved in the decision from the get-

go,” said Coupland. “There’s really nothing in it for them.

For them it just means expanding their hours and working weekends.”

Coupland acknowledged there’s a shortage of doctors and other health care professionals nationwide, but he said he believes ParksvilleQualicum has some advantages in attracting these people, including the lower cost of housing (than say, the Lower Mainland) and the ability for doctors to develop their practices from the ground up.

“They can build their department as they want to see it for the next 20 years,” he said.

There were about 100 people at the acclamation meeting Sunday at the civic centre and very few were less than 60 years of age. Coupland was asked if his party can attract more youthful voters.

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THE BEAUTY OF WINTER: A frosty view from Arrowsmith Golf Course last week.

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Extreme weather shelter update AUREN RUVINSKY

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The Oceanside Extreme Weather Response Shelter has been open more than a dozen times already this winter, but they still need to spread the word in the community.

“There’s been someone there all except one night,” said Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness co-chair Renate Sutherland, but there’s often just one person, or sometimes two.

A survey last year found 38 homeless people in District 69, including five children, but peo-

ple looking for shelter have cited issues like not wanting to leave their regular sleeping spot for an occasional shelter.

The shelter, in the Salvation Army Church across from the Parksville firehall, is only open when extreme weather alerts are issued by the task force — based on provincial guidelines and weather forecasts.

“We come into the office every day, including weekends and try to make the call by 10 a.m.,” she said.

She points out it has been open a number of

times this winter due mostly to the wind chill, which they include in their criteria of opening on nights forecast to be colder than -2 C. When the weather meets the criteria, which includes rain or snow, they issue an alert under the provincial Assistance to Shelter Act. Bright pink notices go up in strategic locations and the RCMP and other partners and service providers (BC Ambulance, governments, churches etc.) are notified and point people towards the shelter. Police and taxi companies will also give anyone a free ride.

Nanoose concerned about highway speed

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“I want to get the message out to the community about our own pressing needs, namely the highway speed,” she said.

“We’d like to see a reduction in the speed limit for the safety of our community members and we are also concerned about Nanoose Bay. We’d like to see that our rights

are recognized and the Bay protected from multi-national corporations.”

She added the Nanoose First Nations were present to remember and recognize the history of Craig Bay and would like to see the treaty process moved forward.

After about an hour of talks and

ceremonial singing, the group of about 100 marched up to the Island Highway, where police had the road blocked heading north.

As protesters made their way over the median, officers also stopped traffic heading south. Protesters banged drums, sang and released feathers on the road, while motor-

ists watched from their vehicles.

The protest remained fairly peaceful besides some members having what appeared to be heated talks with police. After about 35 minutes protesters cleared the road and made their way up the overpass and along the side of the highway.

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GRAVEL PIT PLAN RESURFACES IN WHISKEY CREEK

A fight she thought she won years ago NEIL HORNER

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Kristina Tkachuk doesn’t want a gravel pit right next to her property on Chatsworth Road in Whiskey Creek. She’s determined to stop it, to the point of standing at the corner of Highway 4 and Chatsworth with picket signs to make her point.

She is also passing around a petition to stop the proposal by Mayco Mix Ltd. and is gathering e-mail addresses in a bid to fight a battle she thought she had won three years ago.

That fight was in 2010, when the company first proposed the 178-acre gravel pit to make up for a dwindling supply in their current pit, adjacent to the site.

At a public meeting about the proposal at that time, residents of the area expressed concern about inaccuracies in the company’s mapping, which they said left out several watercourses, all of which find their way into Whiskey Creek, a fish-bearing watercourse.

The company eventually withdrew its application.

Tkachuk said she was surprised to read an advertisement in last Tuesday’s edition of The NEWS, which once again proposed using the Crown parcel of land for gravel extraction.

“We have plenty of concerns,” she said at her Friday picket. “It’s a wetland and Whiskey Creek is protected by Fisheries. As well, it could have an impact on water quality because we are on wells out here. Traffic is also a concern, as well as the wetland itself and everything living in it. Everyone on this street is concerned. We had 200 people at a meeting two years ago.”

She noted there is a deadline of Feb. 7 to voice concerns to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources and she wants to make sure everybody in the neighbourhood — and beyond — are ful-

ly aware of the issue.

“I want to see the Crown land left alone and protected,” she said when asked what outcome she would like to see in the dispute.

Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers spokesperson Faye Smith was one of the speakers at the meeting in 2010 and she said she’s still concerned about the plan and plans to monitor developments.

“Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers have put a lot of effort into water quality and habitat in Whiskey Creek and we certainly don’t want to see anything happen there,” she said. “I’m happy to say (the company) did contact our fisheries biologist to do an assessment of the channels around there and he did that and recommended buffers. There are tons of channels that go through the area that feed into Whiskey Creek, so it’s a big concern to us. We want to see that the recommendations of the fisheries biologist are in place or even improved.”

Mayco Mix Ltd. manager Doug Lum expressed frustration at the picket and petition campaign, noting nobody has come to talk to him about the proposal.

“We did apply in 2010 and at that time there was obviously some opposition from the locals out there and we were invited to their town hall meeting and explained we were just going through a process and the Crown land was available,” he said. “We took a whole bunch of concerns back from the locals there and as part of this process we will be hearing what the neighbours have to say about it.

I am sure there are a few up there who are not happy, so it’s good to hear what their concerns are.”

He said trying to address concerns people have about the proposal is difficult if nobody talks to him about it, likening it to shooting in the dark.

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Kristine Tkachuk doesn’t want to see a gravel pit beside her property in Whiskey Creek.

“Our door is open and we have left site drawings and our plan for the public to view at the Qualicum Beach Library and we have a set in our plant so people can come in and have a look and any questions can be answered.”

Lum said he will make every effort to

address concerns raised.

“I hope we can address all of them,” he said. “It’s a case of going through the process. There will be an opportunity for the public to advise the Ministry of Lands. I just hope they can come up to me and advise me of what those concerns are.”

POPULAR QUALICUM BEACH EVENT

Fire and Ice Festival cancelled for this year

Participation has risen steadily over the years but volunteer numbers have not; group intends to be back in 2014 NEIL HORNER

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The Qualicum Beach Fire and Ice Festival has been cancelled for 2013.

Fire and Ice Festival Society chair Walter Hoogland said the decision to take a one-year break was a difficult one, but necessary, due to a dearth of volunteers and other forms of support for the event.

“I am having to step back and there were really not a whole lot

of people who wanted to step in and take over,” Hoogland said Monday. “A small society like ours will always have difficulty in getting succession and we were trying to get the larger community, including the merchants, to help support that.”

That support, although forthcoming, was not sufficient to allow the society to present the festival to continue.

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Hoogland said the festival has become a victim of its own success, with participation rising steadily over the years, while volunteer ranks have remained relatively stable.

He noted that not only Fire and Ice, but other festivals as well have had difficulty growing their volunteer base.

Although he conceded the cancellation was a difficult pill to swallow, Hoogland said he is confident a one-year break will allow the group to restructure, retrench and come up with a festival in 2014 that will make the whole community proud.

“It would be extremely difficult for our group to maintain its enthusiasm and quality if we did it this year,” he said. “However, we have a board of directors and a society members who are pretty much staying where they are. We are going to have a good look at our needs and what we can do to have that level of excellence and do it in such a way that we can maintain that excellence in years to come.”

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The Regional District of Nanaimo has taken one more step towards ratifying a detailed management plan for the Little Qualicum River Regional Park.

The park is a 44-hectare riparian corridor that was acquired by the RDN in 1999 as parkland and is solely owned and managed by the district.

At this month’s committee of the whole meeting, directors approved a plan submitted by staff for the park, which was based on two public work-

shops, one in April and one in June, as well as a final public open house, held in October and a presentation at the Corcan Meadowood Residents Association AGM on Oct. 21.

The overall vision for the park includes maintaining a strong commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship, providing recreational activities that respect the park’s ecology and a commitment to education and collaboratgive management with RDN stakeholders and volunteer organizations.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Council of the City of Parksville on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC to consider public representations on the following bylaw: “ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2012, NO. 2000.84” “ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2012, NO. 2000.84” proposes to amend “Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000”.

In general terms the purpose of the proposed amendment is to amend the restrictions on shipping containers (metal storage containers) and moving containers. This includes the rewording of a number of definitions as they relate to the use of shipping containers and moving containers. In addition it includes the proposed replacement of “transportation terminal” use with “bus depot” and “taxi operation” uses in a number of zones, excluding the Industrial I-1 zone.

INSPECTION OF PROPOSED BYLAW AND RELATED MATERIAL A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Planning Department, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC during regular office hours (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Monday through Friday excluding statutory holidays, from Friday, January 11, 2013 to and including Monday, January 21, 2013.

CONDUCT OF HEARING At the Hearing, the public will be allowed to make representations to City Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw and all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw.

DEBBIE COMIS Corporate Officer This notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act and Section 94 of the Community Charter.

To this end, the plan recommends site amenities such as picnic tables, signs, parking and toilets be installed at or near day use or swimming areas.

As well, shared parking and a trail connection will be made with Meadowood Community Park. However, the majority of the park will be kept undeveloped under conservation zoning and recreation amenities will be minimal.

In all, $99,500 worth of projects have been identified for the park over the next 10 years.

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Coats for Kids

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SURPRISE MEDAL: Long-time, tireless Parksville volunteer Joan LeMoine was quite surprised Thursday night when MLA Ron Cantelon called her up to receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal at the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting at Tigh-Na-Mara.

Beach ‘economic magnet’

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Burger’s wide-ranging talk included comments about the Oceanside Health Centre (“A lot of people are going to realize it’s going to be a lot more than a glorified walkin clinic”) and development cost charges that have not ben changed since 2008 (“I suspect there may be some increases there”).

He also spoke about public-access expansion to the city’s “important economic magnet,” the beach. Spe-

cifically, Burger talked of a 2.5-kilometre extension of the boardwalk or a greenway linking “our other beach” at Rathtrevor Provincial Park to Parksville Community Park.

“Think of the asset that brings for us as a city,” said Burger, estimating the cost of the link between the parks at $2.5 million, or $1,000/metre, which would include a bridge across the Englishman River and possible land acquisitions.

“It’s going to be one of the most spectacular things ever done here,” said Burger, estimating the project, if all goes well, could be completed in three or four years.

Burger, who lives in Parksville and owns and operates a store in Dashwood, also told the crowd of about 100 business people the local economy is hurting right now.

“Small businesses are suffering,” he said. “It’s a very difficult environment.”

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“We are the party that can offer the youth the best hope,” he said. “We are the best hope for their future. We will be fiscally responsible and stop spending their future.”

Coupland joins Barry Avis (NDP) and Michelle Stilwell (B.C. Liberals) as the only official local candidates, so far, for the May 14 provincial election.

The Parksville AM and Qualicum Sunrise Rotary Clubs extend sincere thanks to all our partners who helped make the 17th Annual “Coats for Kids” an unqualified success.

Over nine hundred coats were collected, washed/cleaned, pressed and distributed to new homes. Coats for Kids wouldn’t happen without your help!

Thanks again and Happy New Year.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Mines Act: Notice of Works and Reclamation FrontCounter BC Nanaimo has accepted applications made by Mayco Mix Ltd. of 1125 Cedar Rd, PO Box 542, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5L5, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), and Ministry of Energy and Mines, Coast Region, for a License of Occupation-aggregate and Notice of Work and Reclamation Program for the purpose of Sand and Gravel extraction, situated on Provincial Crown land in the vicinity of Whiskey Creek described as Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, District Lots 9 E&N, and 10 E&N, Cameron District, Plan 2020 and Lots 5, 16, 18, 19 & 20, District Lot 9 E&N, Cameron District, Plan 2020.

The MFLNRO File Number that has been established for this application is 1413801 (lands) and 1610483 (mines). Written comments concerning this application should be directed Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas, Coast Area Mining Office, PO Box 9395 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC, V8W 9M9, or email to: SouthwestMinesDivision@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received until February 7, 2013.

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And it’s likely to get a lot worse before it gets better, he said.

In an interview Monday, Hasselback said physicians are seeing cases of both influenza and Norwalk virus.

“We are seeing the front end of both,” he said. “We have had the first outbreaks occurring in residential care settings, although not in long-term care facilities — but I would not be surprised to see that occur at any point in time. We are expecting it to come and we are seeing evidence of it starting here.”

Hasselback stressed that while there is a perception that this year’s strain of influenza is particularly nasty, it’s actually more like the norm.

“I like it when I’m wrong in predicting it’s going to be bad and it may not be any worse than a normal year, but we have had several mild years of influenza and norovirus, so a

normal year may look like it’s more severe,” he said. “This is more typical of what influenza tends to be like.”

That said, he noted a nor-

Don’t go to work and don’t send your kids to school DR. PAUL HASSELBACK

mal year of influenza can still be problematic.

“When influenza has a normal year we are going to see death and lots of hospitalizations right across the country,” he said.

Hasselback said the situation is made more difficult by the outbreak of norovirus at the same time, which is often mistaken for influenza.

“For influenza the typical symptoms are fever, achy muscles and cough,” he said. “Norovirus is the bug with vomiting and diarhoea. Some people get the norovirus and think it’s influenza and say they had the vaccine but still got sick.”

Although a flu shot is a good

idea for those who are particularly vulnerable, Hasselback said the window for it to be effective in time to prevent the illness is rapidly closing.

However, he said there are other steps people can take to lessen the risk to themselves and others.

“For both of these, washing hands is the most important protection,” he said. “I like to call it immaculate personal hygiene. Influenza spreads through the air and you can stop spreading your germs by making sure you don’t cough into your hands or the air. Use a tissue or, even better, a sleeve makes a wonderful material to capture those bugs and not infect others.”

Anyone who gets infected, he added, should be selfish with their virus.

“Don’t be generous,” he said. “Keep your germs to yourself. Don’t go to work and don’t send kids to school. Particularly with the Norovirus, if someone in the household has it, give them one bathroom and keep the other one clean so people don’t have to share their space when they’re sick.”

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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New Bylaw Adjudication Process for City

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Snow Season is Upon Us

In December, Parksville City Council adopted “Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1486, 2012” intended to streamline how enforcement and disputes are handled for local government bylaw contraventions such as parking issues, noise bylaw and unsightly properties.

This new process came into effect in Parksville on January 1, 2013, and now means that people who wish to dispute the receipt of a ticket may do so through what is called “bylaw adjudication” rather than going through the time and expense of court.

What does this mean for you? We have outlined some of the changes here: •

Tickets will be deemed to be legally served whether placed on the windshield of a vehicle, mailed, emailed or taped to the door of a residence and the person named on the ticket is responsible for paying the ticket.

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If the person receiving the ticket feels there is a valid reason for the ticket to be cancelled, they can submit a “notice of dispute” to City Hall. The notice of dispute is found on the back of the ticket. The notice will then be assigned to a screening officer who will discuss the issue with the ticketholder and determine if there is any valid reason to cancel the ticket. If the ticket is not cancelled, the screening officer will offer the ticketholder the choice of either paying the ticket or going to bylaw adjudication.

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The City of Parksville is working with the City of Nanaimo to share the bylaw adjudication process. All bylaw adjudication hearings will be held in Nanaimo. Ticket holders have the option of appearing at a hearing in person, by telephone or by making a written submission to the adjudicator.

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The adjudicator is provided through contract with the Ministry of the Attorney General and is not an employee of any local government.

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All persons proceeding to adjudication will be made aware that should the adjudicator uphold the ticket, there will be an additional surcharge of $25 added to the face value of the ticket to help defray the cost of the adjudication hearing. If the adjudicator cancels the ticket there is no additional cost.

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If the ticket is upheld, the fine plus $25 is due and payable immediately and will be collected by the bylaw adjudication clerk in the City of Nanaimo.

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Fines on all tickets will be reduced by 25% if the ticket is paid within 14 days of issuance. Tickets paid between day 15 and day 28 will have no reduction in the fine amount and tickets unpaid on day 29 after issuance will be subject to an additional 25% surcharge and forwarded to a collection agency.

The City monitors road and weather conditions during winter months. When snow and ice conditions are forecast, crews and equipment are prepared and when it snows, crews are dispatched to clear roads on a priority basis. The City’s first priority during and after a snowfall is to clear major arterial streets (such as Island Highway, Alberni Highway) as well as access to emergency services (such as RCMP, fire hall, ambulance station). Second priority is clearing collector streets (such as Temple, Pym, Hirst) and once conditions have stabilized on these routes, crews will begin to clear residential streets. Should we experience continued snowfall, it may take crews longer to reach residential streets.

Our website has information on snow and ice control which outlines guidelines for plowing of streets, clearing of sidewalks and how residents can best prepare for a snowfall and how to help when it snows. We hope you will take a few minutes to review. [Home page QUICKLINK – Winter Conditions]

Further information about bylaw adjudication is available on the City’s website [City Hall/Bylaw Compliance]. Questions should be directed to Aaron Dawson, Senior Bylaw Compliance Officer at 250 954-4672 or by email adawson@parksville.ca.

City Notices

Community Park Former Hovercraft Base

Food Concession Service

Interested individuals are invited to submit a tender to lease the concrete pad at the north end of the Community Park for water sport related activities or activities which complement the nature of the park. Interested individuals should obtain a copy of the City’s Community Park Commercial Use Policy from the Administration Department to ensure the submission meets all necessary criteria. Written tenders with supporting documentation should be submitted to the Administration Department by 4 pm, February 8.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a tender to provide a food concession service from the City-owned building in the Community Park. Prior to submitting a tender, interested individuals are requested to obtain a copy of the food concession information package to ensure the submission meets the necessary criteria. Copies are available by contacting the Administration Department at 250 954-3070.

Written tender with supporting document should be submitted to the Administration Department by 4 pm, February 8.

City Dates January 16 January 17 January 17 January 21 January 21 January 24 January 31 February 4 February 7 February 11 February 14 February 14 February 18

Council Advisory Committee Coffee with Council Advisory Planning Commission Public Hearing (Bylaw 2012, No. 2000.84) Council and Committee of the Whole Coffee with Council Coffee with Council Council and Committee of the Whole Coffee with Council Closed for Family Day Advisory Design Panel Coffee with Council Council and Committee of the Whole

The public is encouraged to attend Council and Committee of the Whole meetings held on the first and third Mondays of the month at 6 pm. The public is welcome to observe the meetings of any advisory committee. Please refer to the City’s website for agendas and to confirm times and dates.

How to Reach Council MAYOR Chris Burger .......................................................... 250 954-4661

Notice to Businesses

Notice to Dog Owners

Business licence renewal notices were mailed to existing businesses in early January and may now be renewed for the 2013 calendar year; fees are due by January 31. Payment may be mailed or paid in person at City Hall.

Notices for 2013 dog licences have now been mailed. The City of Parksville (Bylaw No. 1284) requires that all dogs in the City must be licenced and wearing a tag. If you have not received a notice or if you currently own a dog over the age of six months, you are required to obtain a licence and dog tag.

For more information call 250 248-6144.

Bylaw 2012, No. 1483 requires that all businesses must obtain a valid licence if carrying on business in the City.

As a result of the recently adopted new business licence bylaw, business owners will notice a change in fees. Fee increases are based on an average of inflation rates between 1994 and 2011.

Annual dog licences are due by January 31 and are valid for the calendar year. Annual dog tags may be purchased in person at Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen Avenue East.

Licence fees are as follows:

January 15, 2013

• By January 31 - spayed/neutered $20, not spayed/ neutered $30.

• After January 31 – spayed/neutered $25, not spayed/ neutered $35

City News and Views

COUNCILORS Al Greir.............................................................250 248-1285 Marc Lefebvre .................................................250 248-2292 Peter Morrison .................................................250 240-4050 Bill Neufeld ......................................................250 954-2063 Sue Powell.......................................................250 951-1082 Carrie Powell-Davidson ...................................250 954-3758 citycouncil@parksville.ca City Hall, 100 Jensen Avenue East P O Box 1390, Parksville V9P 2H3 Facebook: facebook.com/cityparksville Twitter: twitter.com/city_parksville Pinterest: pinterest.com/cityparksville It’s Your City is published in the PQB News on the second Tuesday of the month with a copy on the City’s website. We are committed to improving communications with our residents and you can help by providing your comments and suggestions to 250 954-3073 or communications@parksville.ca.

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Tale of two towns

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here is currently a glaring difference in how the two most populous communities in our region are governed.

Both are facing virtually the same economic pressures. Both have made some strides recently with infrastructure projects and both face daunting and expensive capital projects in 2013 and the years ahead.

The mayor of Parksville, Chris Burger, acknowledges the tough times businesses are facing but he is looking forward, providing leadership and some positive vibes about what can and will be done with the future of his city.

Burger is speaking about getting in the history books with an innovative water storage plan. He is also trying to promote and create more interest in what is quickly becoming our favourite project, a $2.5 million, 2.5-kilometre greenway linking Rathtrevor Provincial Park and Parksville Community Park.

Meanwhile in Qualicum Beach, Mayor Teunis Westbroek has tried to sound a positive chord, especially about the future of that town’s gorgeous waterfront, which needs some serious updating in terms of both aesthetics and practical matters.

However, the mayor’s message has been consistently drowned out by his council’s inability to look beyond its own importance, the political agendas, axes to grind and ambitions of its members. And Westbroek is no bystander to these shenanigans — he feeds this council’s inward-looking beast as much as its other members.

Case in point: the agenda for Qualicum Beach’s first committee of the whole meeting in the new year, a time and place one might suggest would be healthy opportunity to move onward and upward, is 159 pages and has one subject: what is, and what is not, an official council meeting.

It includes a legal opinion that could not have been cheap, and clearly hours upon hours of staff time, which is not cheap.

Yes, this was a loose end that council wanted closed and directed staff to do just that. But an entire committee of the whole meeting, with a legal opinion and 159 pages of community charter language?

These are tough and important times. Whether or not three members of this bickering council can meet for coffee at the same time in the same place with some residents who want to talk town business clearly needs to be pushed down the priority list. Is there a leader, elected or not, in Qualicum Beach who can get this group focussed?

— Editorial by John Harding

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QUOTABLE:

Letters TWO PATHS AT ONCE Your editorial entitled A rock and a hard place (The NEWS, Jan. 10) reviewed the recent acclamation of BC Liberal Party’s “star candidate” for MLA in Parksville-Qualicum.

You suggested that her competitors in May’s election would be ill-advised to ask the necessary tough questions of the “local hero”, but that you had done just that on their behalf in the Q&A on Page A9 — where I immediately turned.

The newly-minted candidate seemed easily able to side-step any direct question she chose; for a neophyte in the political arena, she apparently has had several tutorials from Mr. Bojangles himself in tapdancing around reporters’ questions.

Without ever diminishing her past accomplishments and future aspirations in the sporting arena, voters may question someone who opens her 18-week election campaign by planning to be absent for seven weeks training for athletic competitions in Australia.

She’ll definitely need further time to train and participate in the build-up to the 2016 Brazil Paralympic Games, which she seems to indicate are also within the her sights.

Your editorial ended by reporting that her answers to you sounded both reasonable and logical; however, some voters may think it is somewhat unreasonable and illogical to even dream of being an elected and fully-paid MLA, and yet expect to be away for such extended periods.

Of course, being acclaimed by the BC

“We can do a much better job of protecting the Englishman River.”

MAYOR CHRIS BURGER, see story page A1

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Liberals as a star candidate is one thing, being elected as a full-time parliamentary representative is entirely another.

BERNIE SMITH Parksville

GROWTH IS NEEDED Our family has had the opportunity to live and operate a business in this community for the last 25 years, for which we are grateful. We moved here as a young couple with two small children, and have enjoyed the quaintness of this town.

We do however realize that things need to move forward, and in the last 25 years we have not seen a lot of improvements. Take a walk around our downtown core and count the number of empty stores and take a good look at the shape of many of our old buildings.

Council is just trying to make improvements for the community as a whole.

Let’s stop throwing stones at our new council for trying to improve the quality of this wonderful community we all love to call home, and embrace their ideas for a better and more vibrant Qualicum Beach.

When walking pass Qualicum Elementary School a few days ago, and hearing the children laughing and playing in the school yard, I commented to a senior lady passing by, what a wonderful sound that was.

I understand some people do not want growth, but without the parents of these young children, to bring business into our community, what’s going to happen to our

town? Nobody lives forever.

BETTY GAUTIER Qualicum Beach

NO MANDATE HERE Why is Chief Spence still on a fast? It is the two undemocratic and immoral omnibus bills folks … the two that changed over 167 pieces of legislation without parliamentary debate, reducing not only our democratic right as citizens to be critically informed about what our government is doing in our name, but changed what can be done to the land and waterways as well as what requires an environmental assessment.

All of this was done without consultation with any First Nations who have never surrendered their land and waterways. This is not only in contravention of Canada’s Charter and constitution, but international law … and then there are the treaties that are just being ignored.

Every Canadian who cares about democracy need to find their voice. Each and every one of us who care about the future of our children and grandchildren need to let Harper know he has no mandate for such a flagrant abuse of power.

Harper and his party have no mandate to implement dictatorial powers that trample our parliamentary democracy, charter, constitution and international law.

SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim

RON CANTELON, MLA Parksville-Qualicum

1-866-870-4190 e-mail: scott. fraser.mla@leg. bc.ca

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

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JAMES LUNNEY, MP Nanaimo-Alberni

TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach

1-866-390-7550 e-mail: nanaimo@ jameslunneymp.ca

Town office: 250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com

PARKSVILLE: RDN:

YVONNE ZAROWNY Parksville See LETTERS, page A12

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CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville

We asked: Are you concerned about the loss of the Fire and Ice Festival?

City Hall office: 250-954-4661 e-mail: chrisburger@ parksville.ca

I am. It brings a lot of revenue into the area.

IONA BENNISON Parksville

It’s a nice place for people to get a sample of food from different places. It’s a bit of a loss.

GARY MCDOWELL Parksville

Yes, a lot of tourists come specifically for that, so it’s sad.

Yes. It has been going forever — as long as I have been here.

CRISSA CONSTANTIN

SHAY MILLAN Parksville

Parksville

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

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

letters Re: Editor John Harding’s Jan. 8 editorial (Taxes, bullhorns).

After initially admitting that “what follows is a couple of ideas that haven’t quite matured,” Harding goes on to prove his point.

He cites the Liberals’ “poor communication” on their sudden imposition of the HST, that immediately followed their reelection. He blames B.C. voters for rejecting this “good idea” (HST), which they “perceived” to be a deception. Well it was subsequently proven to actually be a deliberate deception.

In another line he claims “The B.C. Liberals wanted to go the progressive, logical route and bring us in line with other provinces” by way of HST. One is lead to presume that we were among the few, backward, laggard provinces who were late to get on the HST boat.

However in checking how many provinces have chosen to embrace the HST, and to relinquish their sovereign right to control their own taxation to boot, it turns out that in fact, most like B.C., have decided against Harper’s HST. Harding also seizes upon the bribe

by Christy Clark who sweetened the pot and said the flat tax would go down to 10 per cent from its current 12 per cent — his easy math comment. At this point I suspected Harding of being facetious, or playing a parody on Tom Fletcher, as most saw through Clark’s “easy math.”

A 10 per cent tax on designated HST items is not less than 12 per cent of GST plus PST on the far fewer designated preHST items.

So, here is another deception — not any lack of communication, nor “people being wrong about the nuts and bolts (the tax)” to quote the editorial once again.

BOB HANNAY Errington

SINCERE THANKS We would like you to please print this letter of sincere thanks we are sending to Gary and Cliff, the two Paramedics from Parksville who attended to me on Friday, Jan. 11 when they responded to our 911 call.

My wife and I were so impressed by these two gentlemen who came to my help. They were very professional, proficient, caring, and very compassionate to both of us during this time.

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On arrival at the hospital I was handed over to a wonderful team of great nurses and doctors who treated me in a very swift and efficient way, in the new state-of the art emergency room.

Our sincere thanks to these wonderful folks as well.

We recently moved to this wonderful area of the island and are both very impressed with the great emergency services available to us in times of need.

You made this ordeal so much easier to handle.

We are sending kudos and thanks to you all.

CLIFF BROWN Errington

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When asked to give a number, they give a legitimate sounding phone number and then want to have you open a run dialogue box that will give them control over your computer.

When they have control, they will crash your computer and access all of your personal information on your computer. Watch out.

AL WALSH Errington

HOUSE SITTER ISSUE We arranged for a house/pet sitter for what was to be a lengthy holiday. Although she had a clean police check and was referred by a friend who had used her services many times, we were lucky the cats were alive and the house wasn’t burnt to the ground on our return.

This was arranged so we would have a live in pet sitter during our absence for security of our and pets, and the home. This woman in her sixties moved her new Internet boyfriend of five weeks into the house without our permission the day after we left. Her promise to Skype us on a regular basis so we could see our happy cats proved to be a lie as her old computer was manufactured without a camera? One photo mailed to us showed two unhappy cats with ears at half mast. When she e-mailed that our shy reclusive cat had bit her we began to wonder what was really going on.

When frequent phone calls were never answered I e-mailed her to ask if everything was okay. She said that that very day she was on her way to the mainland

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OILY ROAD BEEF Why is it whenever I take my dog for a walk after a recycling or garbage truck has recently been through the area, that I am constantly avoiding large stains of oil on the road?

Is there not a mechanic at the yard that knows how to install an oil gasket on these polluting trucks?

The damage to local salmon habitat from oils in the ditches and roadways caused by these trucks is getting worse each year, to a point where they now do more damage to the environment than they prevent.

KEN KELLEHAR Parksville

SALLY ANN THANKS Tiered water rates are no longer about conservation. They’re about money for added infrastructure the developers need to continue to profit while our small town is swallowed up.

It’s not about conservation because since 2009 Parksville residents use less water than the national average.

The established standard for determining this is litres/capita/day (Lcd), the litres one person uses each day. Using the figures the city uses, the latest national average is 274 Lcd. In 2009 the city’s metered residential water use, 1,093,977,000 litres, divided by the resident population, 11,577 (Stats Canada), divided by 365 days gives a 258.85 Lcd. That’s 5.5 per cent less than national average. In 2010 we were 3.5 per cent less. 2011 was 12.8 per cent less. Since 2009 we’ve conserved better than most of Canada.

Looking at the tier system, how much water does the city allow us before they charge more to “encourage responsible conservation”? Tier one, up to 60 cubic metres, divided by 365 days is 328.77 Lcd. So if you live alone you can use 20 per cent more than the national average.

But, since most homes in Parksville have at least two residents, the likely figure is 164.39 Lcd, four per cent less than the national average.

If you live with two or three people your Lcd is even less, but the tier system doesn’t recognize individual residents because it’s not about conservation. It recognizes homes, not people, and therefore has nothing to do with user pay.

True user pay system is a flat rate per litre, residential and commercial. The more you use the more you pay.

JOHN MANSELL Parksville

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for a few days to assist her daughter in Vancouver, leaving a key to my house with someone who was a perfect stranger to us, without our permission. She did not provide a name, phone number or address for this individual and when I emailed back and asked she gave me a name, a false street address and no phone number. This woman was coming in feeding only and not staying over night. Friends started emailing about the lack of activity as they drove by our house.

I flew thousands of miles home only to find a stranger watching TV in my bedroom. She said that in fact the original sitter left three days prior to when the sitter had told me she left, and the story she gave her was that she had urgent business in Alberta? The substitute was not able to stay overnight as she was pet sitting elsewhere in town. Security was clearly at risk.

The house looked like a cross between a squat and a frat house after a long weekend party. It took thirty hours of work to return it to the condition I left it in. Clothing and flammable items were pushed up against electric baseboard heaters in three rooms. I am surprised the house had not burnt to the ground, as it was empty for days. The kitty litter had not been emptied in the three weeks since we had left, and every unwashed cat food can was sitting in the filthy kitchen.

When the sitter and her boyfriend returned after a one week absence I fired her, and she loaded her belongings which I had moved to an outside porch.

I had been home for three days cleaning, and trying to comfort my stressed cats who obviously experienced unknown trauma.

I know there are some very good people out there pet sitting. However be aware that interviews, a police check, references and the fact that someone is registered on a house-sitting website are not a guarantee. Think about dropping in on them unexpectedly in their own home or other homes while they are house sitting to get an idea of how they live day to day. This individual I have learned does no clean up after herself or do normal home maintenance, until the homeowners arrival is imminent. It is wise to provide them with a key that can not be copied. That ensures your security after they leave. I had all my locks changed.

Hopefully this will save others from this unfortunate experience.

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However, she’s not complaining. There was nothing wrong with her new Dodge Journey. She loves the car. What she also surely enjoyed was the moment when Chrysler’s Bob Bourgeault handed her a cheque for $5,000. McAulay won the cash because she had her name entered in a draw, along with everyone else who bought a vehicle at the dealership in December. McAulay said she has lots of ideas for the money, but as of yet, no firm plans. Here, Bob Bourgeault, hands McAulay her cash while Chrysler’s Larry Prokov looks on.

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The Regional District of Nanaimo board has agreed to establish a capital financing service on behalf of the Vancouver Island Regional Library to borrow no more than $9,500,000 to purchase the downtown Harbourfront Library building at 90 Commercial Street in Nanaimo for the Vancouver Island Library.

The VIRL currently rents the space, but wants to take advantage of an opportunity to purchase the site.

Commenting on the issue, CAO Paul Thorkelson noted that library staff have confirmed the cost of borrowing will be offset with a reduction in rent costs in the future. As well, he said, there is an opportunity to generate additional revenue by having the ability to rent out part of the building.

Because of the size of the purchase, the RDN

is required to get voter assent on the move, and so will initiate an alternative approval process to adopt a loan authorization bylaw. The estimated $608,115 cost of the debt payment will be spread out over the district and other funding agencies, with the City of Nanaimo spending $118,450, District of Lantzille spending $5,465, City of Parksville paying $18,065, Town of Qualicum Beach at $13,785 and the electoral areas paying a total of $60,750 between them.

As well, $391,600 will come from other jurisdictions.

Under the alternative approval process, if fewer than 11,253 people – 10 per cent of the number of electors in the RDN – elector approval will be deemed given.

The deadline for receiving elector response to the proposal would be at least 30 days after the second publication of the notice. Staff suggested a deadline of April 9, 2013.

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With the need for their services clearly established, the Bowser Seniors Housing Society is looking for a few dedicated people to take their cause to the next level.

Spokesperson Sally Barton said a recently-completed needs assessment on seniors’ housing in the area has confirmed there is sufficient demand for an independent-supportive housing facility in Bowser.

She noted demand outweighs the supply of affordable seniors’ housing in the area between Qual-

icum Beach and Courtenay.

The society, she said, has a $2.86 million business plan, but they need a fresh crop of directors and other volunteers to help make to help make their dream a reality.

The Bowser Seniors Housing Society is a non-profit registered charity. Donations can be made in person by cheque or cash to any of the directors of the society, or to the account of the Society at the Union Bay Credit Union.

Anyone who would like to jump on board the push for more housing should call Barton at 250-7578455.

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A tall stand of trees at one end of the Qualicum Beach airport is causing a major headache to airport officials and pilots alike.

Following an inspection of Island airports by Transport Canada officials in August, officials determined there were trees growing too tall at one end of a runway.

That’s a serious problem, as it restricts the size of airplane that can safely land and could lead to more dire consequences for the facility.

In a letter to the Regional District of Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach CAO Mark Brown laid out his options to resolve the issue.

He said although the municipality had the ability to require landowners to either top or remove the trees, this did not prove necessary with the trees blocking the approach to runway 11 as all the landowners involved agreed to co-operate.

However Brown said this was not the case for trees at the end of runway 29, which are growing on land outside municipal boundaries. The landowner in this case, he said, refused to allow the trees to be cut — and the regional district has no ability to force the issue.

Brown said Transport Canada required the town to detail an action plan to deal with the issue by implementing one of three options.

The first of these was to permanently move the threshold of runway 29, which Brown noted this option would prove costly as it would require all the runway markings to be removed and repainted, lights to be moved and changes would be required to the taxiway. As well, it would reduce the landing distance from 3,364 feet to 2,793, leaving little safety margin for night operations on wet runways.

The second option, to surrender the airport certificate, had even more dire consequences.

Decertification would prevent any sched-

uled flight service out of the airport, and re-certification at a later date, Brown noted, would likely prove difficult or impossible.

Lars Banke, owner of KD Air, which operates out of the facility, said such a move would essentially mean the end of his business in Qualicum Beach.

“It would kill us,” he said. “We just couldn’t operate.”

The third option available to the town is to restrict the size of aircraft that operate at the airport to those with wingspans below 15 metres.

The average wingspan of aircraft currently operating is well below that, at 12.4 metres.

That’s because the larger an aircraft, the shallower its angle of descent when landing.

In his letter, Brown asked the RDN to help the town retain the certification of the airport, noting the situation is serious.

“It is understood that if continued negotiation with the property owner, or legal action to alter the trees penetrating the approach surface of runway 29 ... is unsuccessful, the long term viability of Qualicum Beach as a certified airport is uncertain.”

In an interview, Qualicum Beach RDN director Dave Willie noted Qualicum Beach is not the only airport facing such a problem and said the town is asking the district to include them in their negotiations with Ottawa in regards to trees at the Nanaimo airport.

“The RDN is going through the same process of dealing with this through zoning with the federal government,” Willie said. “We are saying we don’t want to start that process all over again. We are saying it’s in (the RDN’s) area so whatever you do when you resolve that problem, make sure we are involved.”

As well, the town is asking the RDN to adopt a bylaw in relation to nuisance trees and request the federal government to delegate the power to restrict the height of objects to the regional district.

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The large 90-year-old American elm at corner of McMillan and Hirst in front of the SOS (Society of Organized Services) was removed by the City of Parksville last week for safety reasons and has been replaced with three new trees of the same species.

“It turned out to be a really good call,” said parks manag-

er Peter Crawshaw, who said there was nothing left of the core of the big elm.

It was planted when the cenotaph was situated at the end of Memorial Avenue, to commemorate the men from Parksville who died in the First World War. The city removed the tree in response to a report from an independent International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) arborist.

“The elm was found to be in an advanced stage of declining health with dead wood in the upper canopy and extensive decay in the upper branches, caused by the practice of tree topping, quite common 35 to 40 years ago,” the city explained in a news release.

The city decided it “represents a significant hazard which will only increase as it continues to decline.”

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ARTS& LIFE

MACOUSTIC FOLK CLUB

Harp carries earthy themes Roger Helfrick performs at The MAC on Friday LISSA ALEXANDER

reporter@pqbnews.com

SUBMITTED PHOTO/ROGER HELFRICK

Courtenay vocalist and musician Roger Helfrick will be performing at the MACoustic Folk Club on Friday.

Roger Helfrick has never had any official training when it comes to his singing or harp playing‚ but catch him playing at the MACoustic Folk Club on Friday and you’ll likely be surprised.

Helfrick was the lead vocalist for the acclaimed Winter Harp show last year (and a guest performer for the two years previous) where he toured around performing to sold out shows around B.C. including Nanaimo’s Port Theatre. In the 2012 show, he played the plucked psaltery and celtic lever harp as well as sang Christmas and winter-themed songs. Helfrick is also skilled at playing the medieval harp as well as the guitar and recorder.

He’ll be performing at the MACoustic Folk Club, Friday, Jan. 18 at the McMillan Arts Centre (the MAC) in Parksville.

Helfrick bought his first harp in 1993, when he was taking Celtic studies in Nova Scotia.

“While I was there I thought, Oh, I’m going to buy a harp,” he said. “Everyone had guitars and pianos and stuff and not everyone had a harp.”

Growing up in Northern Alberta, Helfrick said there weren’t many harps around. But he knew one woman who had one, and thought it was pretty neat, he said.

He taught himself how to play the instrument and now it’s his main

performance companion.

Although he’s never had singing lessons either, he’s worked with a lot of trained singers, he said.

“I sang with a number of really excellent choirs and I had some good friends who were vocal teachers — it’s more just singing a great deal and singing with various groups and just learning.”

Director of Winter Harp, Lori Pappajohn has been quoted praising Helrick’s vocal ability highly. “In all my years as a musician, I have only heard a few such gorgeous voices. Roger’s singing is like velvet.”

Helfrick, who is now based in Courtenay, has released three albums over the years and is working on releasing another this year, as well possibly releasing a Christmas/winter themed CD. His performance at the MAC will carry a theme of elements: earth, fire, water and air. He said he will perform some of his own compositions, including some for harp and some vocalizations, as well as some songs from around Europe and Japan that relate to his theme.

The first half of the MACoustic Folk Club is open stage and the second half will feature Helfrick.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $5 at the door. Visit www.mcmillanartscentre.com or call 250-248-8185 for more information. Visit www.rogerhelfrick.ca for more on Helfrick.

SATURDAY AT ERRINGTON HALL

Band’s first album garners nominations The Errington Hall will feature original songs steeped in bluegrass and old-time music traditions this Saturday, as the Annie Lou Band comes to town.

Leader of the group, Anne Louise Genest, moved to the area from Yukon last year and band members from Yukon and Toronto will join her on stage.

Genest was up for two nominations at the Canadian Folk Music Awards (CMFA) in 2012 for her latest album, Grandma’s Rules for Drinking, and her group’s first album was also

nominated for a Juno and a CMFA. Look for a feature article on Genest in The NEWS on Thursday.

Meanwhile, get your tickets to the Errington Hall show, happening Saturday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m., at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach and at the Errington Store.

Tickets are $20, $5 for under 12, and free for under 5. For more on Genest and her stringband visit www.annielou.ca.

— NEWS Staff/Submitted

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ANNIE LOU BAND

The Annie Lou Band, led by Anne Louise Genest, above, will play Errington Hall on Saturday.

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FLASHBACK FREDDIE: A Music Trivia Night at Fairwinds Golf Course will also feature a live band and pub specials. The event happens Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Fairwinds Clubhouse. Test your knowledge of hits from the 50s and 60s, and then listen to Flashback Freddy, above, and his group The Flashers play the songs live. Pub specials include $6 appies as well as burger and beverage deals. Call 250-468-9915 for reservations.

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CLEAN TEAM: The Parksville Downtown Business Association’s Clean Team was doing some good work when we caught up to them Thursday. Above are Parksville and District Association for Community Living members Bernadette Hatton, left, and Doug Rolf.

The first art exhibition of the year at the Old School House Arts Centre features the wildlife paintings of Patricia Mansell and abstract acrylic and watercolour pieces by Dennis J. A. Brown.

The paintings will be hung at TOSH until Jan. 26.

Mansell moved to Canada in 1981 from Kent, England and lived in Alberta for many years before settling in Nanaimo. Mansell was drawn to painting wildlife when she took up painting in 1994. She was Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print Artist for Alberta in 2011 and is now a Signature Member of Artists for Conservation.

Mansell brings depth and detail to her acrylic paintings and enjoys the process of mixing from a very limited palette of four main colours. She has a special interest in painting endangered wildlife and develops her paintings from research and photographing animals in the wild. Mansell will be teaching a class on acrylic wildlife painting at TOSH Feb. 4 to March 25.

Brown was encouraged to begin his artistic journey by his grandmother when he was four years old with a basic set of watercolour paints. After much experimentation and art education, Brown settled into painting landscapes on location, and has recently progressed to abstract shapes, design and strong color pattern. His images are prompted by emotion, feelings, ideas and dreams.

View both artists work at TOSH until Jan. 26, for more information visit www. theoldschoolhouse.org or call 250-7526133.

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Visit the grotto and win a diamond Tigh-Na-Mara’s Grotto at the Seaside Spa Resort marks 10 years with a giveaway BRENDA GOUGH

Every year we want to make sure our guest satisfaction is continually improving and we look to our guests for their feedback to find out which treatments they like.

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Ten years in business is enough to celebrate in itself, but in the ever-evolving spa market it is a major milestone and the Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort will be marking this special occasion in a big way.

The Grotto Spa’s peaceful and private setting in Parksville is home to one of the most inspiring, innovative and luxurious spas in Canada.

March 2013 marks the 10 year anniversary of the spa and to celebrate this milestone the Grotto Spa will be holding a diamond solitaire give-away to express its thanks for the community support.

Spa director Paulina Alexander pointed out that the diamond is the symbol used to commemorate a 10-year anniversary, so they want to offer the public a chance to win one.

Beginning in February and running until March 11 guests who enjoy any of Tigh-NaMara’s on-site resort amenities can enter to win.

There will also be treatment specials and offers throughout their anniversary month.

On March 12, the spa will cut their 10-year birthday cake and toast their success. That will also be the day they draw the name of the lucky guest who will win

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Just in time for its 10 year anniversary, the Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort has undergone rejuvenation. Over $100,000 was invested in renovations which included updating the nail care room and adding some new state-of-the-art pedicure chairs (above).

the bling.

After operating for a decade in Parksville, the West Coast-inspired sanctuary continues to be recognized in the industry as a leader, with many designations awarded over the years, including the Number One spa in Western Canada for the past five years by Spas of America and eighth overall in North America.

Alexander said the Grotto Spa is very proud of its achieve-

ments and their team and she said it takes a lot of work to maintain their world class standards and stay current in an industry that demands perfection on many levels.

“Every year we want to make sure our guest satisfaction is continually improving and we look to our guests for their feedback to find out which treatments they like,” she noted.

She said this year they have

launched a new website, a new spa treatment menu and a seasonal Tree Top Tapas and Grill menu in their ongoing efforts to stay on top.

“We have been listening to our guests and formulating which treatments they like and want to see more of and this all culminates with our 10 year anniversary.”

The Grotto Mineral Pool was closed from January 2 to 11 for

rejuvenation. The 2,500 square foot pool will re-open at the end of the month.

More than $100,000 has been re-invested into the spa, including the newly-renovated nailcare room, which now boasts fantastic new pedicure chairs.

“Our guests want to be pampered and we want to make sure we provide the best equipment we can for our treatments,” Alexander said.

As they continue to strive to be one of the top spas in their category, the Grotto Spa believes in offering guest experiences that go beyond the expected and provide therapies that invigorate the body and restore the spirit.

Alexander said their goal is to ensure an incomparable level of service and attention to detail, encouraging guests to return time-and-time again.

As they approach their 10 year anniversary, they not only look back with pride, they look forward to an even more prosperous future.

FINANCIAL ADVICE

Your estate: bank accounts and beneficiaries You are a conservative investor and have a reasonable amount of cash in a bank account but you would like this cash to go directly to your beneficiaries and not to them via your estate on your death.

What are your options? Let me firstly explain the difference between cash going directly to your beneficiaries or to them via your estate: 1. Money going directly to beneficiaries will happen within a few weeks, any cash going through your estate will take as long to get to the beneficiaries as it takes to wind up the estate, which could be a considerable length of time.

2. Money going directly to your beneficiaries will also be passed to them completely privately as it does not go through

a reasonable amount of cash your will, which can be a in your bank account and public document. would like this money to go 3. Money going directly directly to your kids or charto beneficiaries additional- By Stuart Kirk ly avoids any probate fees ity bypassing your estate and as these assets do not form probate. part of your estate. What 2. You have a spouse but many people do not realize have a bank account in your is that there are insurance own name (perhaps you recompanies in Canada that ceived an inheritance) and offer bank accounts set up you would like the cash to inside segregated funds. pass to your spouse, kids or Segregated funds are an charity on your death again insurance product regulated under the bypassing your estate and probate. insurance act allowing you to designate The important thing is to be aware that beneficiaries. The use of these estate there other options for you to get cash in friendly bank accounts should be con- bank accounts to loved ones or charities sidered in the following circumstances: without the estate headaches.

1. You do not have a spouse and have A final note — make sure your cash

WHERE IT COUNTS

is working hard for you. Too many times I notice that folks have reasonable amounts of cash sitting in cheque or savings accounts not making much interest.

Make sure that you are earning the most interest possible and refrain from giving your bank free money.

Please remember to always consult your investment advisor before taking any action.

Stuart Kirk is a Wealth Advisor with Precision Wealth Management Ltd. The opinions expressed are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect those of Precision Wealth Management Ltd. For comments or questions Stuart can be reached at stuart@precisionwealth.ca or 250-954-0247. Website www.precisionwealth.ca

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More than 6,000 problem gamblers have enrolled in B.C. Lottery Corporation’s voluntary exclusion program, which attempts to keep them out of casinos and makes them ineligible for winnings if they sneak in.

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Winners fighting BCLC Corp. says they were enrolled in program that included forfeiture of winnings JEFF NAGEL

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Two problem gamblers have the green light to proceed with a class-action lawsuit against the BC Lottery Corp. after they were denied $77,000 in casino winnings in 2010.

Hamidreza Haghdust was denied jackpots totaling $35,000 at casinos in Coquitlam and Vancouver and Michael Lee was refused a $42,000 slot machine jackpot in Duncan because they were both enrolled in BCLC’s voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) program, which is designed to bar admitted problem gamblers from casinos.

In its defence, BCLC said one of the key planks of the self-exclusion program is to confiscate prizes as a further disincentive to deter participants from trying to sneak in to gamble.

Lee and Haghdust both did get into gambling establishments and, while they sometimes won, they also incurred large losses – $200,000 in Haghdust’s case.

They argue it’s “unconscionable” for BCLC to deny their winnings since it was negligent in failing to keep them out in the first place and it may also constitute a breach of contract.

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice John Savage agreed the pair can certify the class action suit, which opens the door for other excluded gamblers to add their own claims ahead of an eventual trial.

BCLC said it advertised and notified patrons of its jackpot entitlement rules that deny winnings for excluded gamblers once the policy took effect in April 2009. Both plaintiffs had used the self-exclusion program since 2006, before the denial of winnings policy was introduced.

Haghdust was caught in various Lower Mainland casinos on several occasions but said he was never clearly told when he was removed that he’d be refused any future winnings if caught again. BCLC said the corporation does not intend to appeal the certification decision but maintains it has run the exclusion program properly.

If you made some goals to get healthier in 2013 and need a kick start for your New Years resolution, the Pharmasave in Parksville is hosting some informative seminars this month that could inspire you.

Tonight in the seminar room at 6:30 p.m. there is an introduction to homeopathy. The free event with homeopathic physician Colin Gillies will review homeopathic principles that will teach you how to look after your family with safe and effective natural remedies.

On Wednesday at 10 a.m., naturopathic physician Dr. Andrea Rayburn will be discussing health and the thyroid.

Parksville Pharmasave natural health consultant Lisa Leger said Rayburn will be speaking at the monthly meeting of the local Osteoporosis Support Group and while her discussion will be geared toward bone health, the seminar is open to anyone who is interested in finding some natural treatments for their thyroid problems.

“A lot of people have thyroid troubles … it is very prevalent,” Leger observed.

Rayburn who is one of the natural health practitioners at the new Wakoda Wellness Centre in Coombs agreed

that thyroid problems are common and the thyroid gland can cause some big hard to diagnose health issues.

“The thyroid plays a huge role in every aspect of our health,” she pointed out.

The most common thyroid problems are: hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid) or hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) and can cause a wide range of health woes.

My best advice is to make sure you see a professional who can individualize your routine. If you are taking 20 supplements in a day … that is too much DR. ANDREA RAYBURN

Thyroid problems can develop for a number of reasons but the most common causes are nutrient deficiencies, autoimmune disease, genetics, stress and environmental toxins.

Many thyroid patients suffer with one or more nutrient deficiencies which can cause the thyroid condition to develop in the first place, or they will certainly aggravate the problem once it has developed.

According to Rayburn managing stress is the key to keeping your thyroid working properly.

Stress releases Cortisol into the body and a constant influx of Cortisol damages the thyroid gland.

“Managing stress and getting good sleep are important,” Rayburn emphasized.

Rayburn said even patients who are on thyroid medication can benefit from natural approaches to help keep their thyroid healthy.

She agreed that it can be stressful just trying to navigate the ever expanding shelves of vitamins and supplements being touted as the best treatment for what ails us and she doesn’t recommend people self prescribe.

She pointed out that people who are taking prescription medications can put themselves at risk by mixing them with some natural health products.

“My best advice is to make sure you see a professional who can individualize your routine. If you are taking 20 supplements in a day … that is too much.”

Rayburn promotes an integrative approach to wellness and acknowledged she is looking forward to her talk tomorrow because education is one of the most important parts of her job.

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Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Peter Hilton Crozier, are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at #2 - 707 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, B.C., V9K 2K1, on or before February 10, 2013, after which date the executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

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WILLIAM (BILL) KELSALL After a short but valiant battle, it is with sorrowful hearts that the family wishes to share with you the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great uncle and friend, Bill Kelsall.

He is survived by his wife; Ricki, daughters; Janette, Katy (Dennis) & Dianna (Abdul): his grandchildren; Madison, Samantha and Luqman: and his extended family of sisters and brothers-in law and their respective families. As well as, our chosen family – Dan Tudge (Lila); Danny (Megan & family) Tudge, and Marian (Donnie & family) Korman.

A celebration of life will be held at Arrowsmith Hall in Coombs at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 19th.

In lieu of flowers, the family would ask, that if you so wish, you may make a donation to P.A.S.S. (Parksville Alternative Secondary School) to the Wood/Kelsall Memorial Fund at Box 1798, Parksville, BC V9P 2H6.

Condolences can be sent care of Yates Funeral Home either via email through their website or to 1000 Allsbrook Rd., Parksville, BC V9P 2A9

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Ernest Herman Reap (96) of Qualicum Beach, passed away peacefully in Palliative Care at Nanaimo Hospital.

Ernie predeceased by three brothers, John, Ray and Glen.

Ernie was a WWII Veteran, he was an avid horseman, raised mink, and grew orchids in his “younger days�

Ernie loved camping, fishing and hunting, he cooked, baked, canned (everything) smoked fish, gardened and maintained a lovely yard.

Ernie will be sadly missed by his close friends Carol and Sam Strynadka, their family who all called him “Uncle Ernie�; friends near and far, niece Sylvia (Steve), and two nephews Bryon and Lorne, and Timmy (dog).

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The estate of Ursula Wilhelmina Atkinson-Berman also known as Ursula Atkinson-Berman, deceased, formerly of #207-220 West Island Highway, Parksville, in the Province of British Columbia.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Ursula Wilhelmina Atkinson-Berman also known as Ursula Atkinson-Berman are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executrix c/o 111 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 5B2 on or before February 15, 2013, after which date the executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executrix then has notice.

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HELP WANTED AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required.

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The Dealer Manager of our Nanaimo location has responsibility for the growth and prosperity of the branch, market share growth, customer and employee retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership. Preference will be given to candidates with several years experience in the heavy truck and/or heavy equipment industries. A post secondary degree or diploma is preferred along with proven leadership skills.

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Resumes and covering letters should be emailed to Lori Willcox at lwillcox@inland-group.com or faxed to 604-608-3156

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II School District No. 62 (Sooke) requires an Equipment Operator II. The Sooke School District is located on the western boundaries of Victoria on Southern Vancouver Island. The district employs approximately 900 educators and support staff to provide a full range of services to approximately 8,500 students.

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Please submit a cover letter & resume, including the names & telephone numbers of at least two references, by Friday, January 25, 2013 to: Dawn Coughlin, Human Resources Assistant, 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5R1, Fax: (250) 474-9893, email: dcoughlin@sd62.bc.ca.

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GARDENING

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Seeking HD mechanic experienced in repair of hydraulic excavators, tank/hoe drills & rock trucks.

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PETS AND LIVESTOCK

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WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Yard Maintenance, Hauling, Pressure Washing, Carpentry.

Tree Pruning, Topping, Falling, Snow Removal, Irrigation Winterizing. 250-752-9444.

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value.

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PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting.

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

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FRIENDLY FRANK FRIGIDAIRE : STOVE, electric, black, exc. cond., $99.

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Hartmann & Brown Handcrafted Custom Sofa $399.

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Top quality leather (includes leather care kit). Mint condition (no kids or pets). $400 obo.

(250)756-2927 WOODEN TABLE, apt-sized, round, golden tone with 2 matching chairs, as new, $275. (250)752-1304.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BRAND NEW Kitchenaide stainless steel 8 piece cookware pots. $180 (ďŹ rm). New cost was $399. (250)729-9978 CLOSING OUT SALE. Due to health reasons we have to close the store. Everything must go by Jan 30th. Over 250 ofďŹ ce chairs, 2 dr lateral ďŹ le cabinets,mobile pedestal 3 drawer pedestals, 1 lg. map cabinet, drafting tables, , etc.

Open Mon to Saturday 10am5pm. Coopers Gov’t Surplus 4767 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay 250-218-1665. Some items on line. www.cooperssurplus.com COOKING WOODSTOVE, Good for Cabin or home antique. Must see, SacriďŹ ce $500. Also Regular wood stove, glass door, $250.00.

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33210 LAREDO CIRCLE Thousand Palms CA. Upgraded golf course home, fully furnished, w/42� TV & golf cart.

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GREENHOUSE FOR XMAS Also garden sheds, gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855 MINTON CHINA- set of 8 “Laurentian pinkâ€?, mint condition. $995 obo. King’s plate silverware “Mayowerâ€?, set of 12. (250)723-8215 leave msg.

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CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sqft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444.

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UPTOWN QUALICUM. 3 bdrm 1 bath rancher in Hermitage Park. 1,200.sq ft, updated peek-a-boo view of ocean and mtns. French doors leading to deck. $304,000.

Katherine 250 752-5433.

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Beautiful mountain view, 5 appls. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $850. (250)752-3425.

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Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

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14A - 1010 SHEARME RdCoombs, 2 bdrm, $875. Call Ardent Properties (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 255 HIRST Ave- 2 bdrm, $875. Call Ardent Properties. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s . c o m (250)753-0881.

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EMERALD ESTATES Seniors Supportive Independent Living.

Housekeeping incl’d. Meals optional. Walk to shops & beach. Call 250-468-1465.

OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Nov 1. $1000/mo.

Call (250)954-0662.

PARKSVILLE, centrally located, 1 bdrm senior housing suite in Hustwick Place. Approx. 500 sq.ft. with storage closet & balcony. Large bathroom with walk-in shower.

Ocean & mountain views. No vehicle parking, but scooter storage avail. in the building.

N/S, N/P. Avail. Feb. 1st. $915 p/month. Call 250-248-9154.

PARKSVILLE SPACIOUS 2 bdrm apt’s. Quiet bldg, centrally located. H/W,storage,parking, $775.00 p/mo. Avail Jan. 15th. Call 250-248-5431 PARKSVILLE- X-LARGE 2 bdrm. Security camera & parking incl’d. D/W, W/D optional.

Laminate, new paint. Near beach, downtown. Small pet ok. $775 mo plus. Please call 250-248-8592.

QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $475. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656.

QUALICUM. 2-BDRM Coach house apt. Balcony, carport, 4 appl’s. View of golf course, private. $750./mo. Avail. in Feb. Call Maria. 250-752-1855.

COTTAGES

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Sports &Rec Official newspaper of the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals

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

VIJHL HOCKEY

Generals grind out back-to-back wins Teams breaks three-game losing streak with wide open 8-6 win over Campbell River JAMES CL ARKE

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Oceanside’s Save-On-Foods Generals brought their work boots to the rink last weekend and were rewarded with backto-back VIJHL wins, taking out the Storm 8-6 in Campbell River Friday, and bouncing the Buccaneers 3-2 on home ice Saturday.

In action at ‘the Place for another exciting North Division showdown, the mid-Island rivals skated to a scoreless tie in a fast-paced physical first, and the pace carried right through to overtime.

Nanaimo went up 1-0 1:02 into to the second and Quinlan Moore (Matthew Biagioni, Marino Somerville) scored a 1:35 after that and Biagioni (Jesse Ursic, Somerville) put the Gens up 2-1 at 5:22.

Nanaimo got one to go at 9:41 to knot it at 3-3, which is how it stood after 40 minutes.

“They worked hard — they met the challenge I thought. Especially against Nanaimo,” Gens’ head coach and GM Brent Demerais. “Both were very entertaining games — hard hitting, and outstanding goal-tending on Saturday night.”

The two teams played to a scoreless third in a classic goalies duel — Nanaimo outshot the Generals 13-8, 22-15, and 12-10 by period but the Gens had the 4-1 edge in extras.

Recently acquired forward Thanvir Bandesha scored the winner for Oceanside at 4:38 into overtime and was named the Games first star; Biagioni, 18, from Parksville, who at 5’9” and 146 pounds may not be the biggest player on the ice, has been playing as fearless as he is creative, earned second, and home grown goalie Kiefer Giroux’s sparkling 46-save performance earned him third star.

“Kiefer had a great game,” Demerais confirmed of his starting ‘tender, adding “he made an unreal save in the second pe-

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Fearless forward Parksville’s Matthew Biagioni and his teammates were playing to win against the Buccaneers at Oceanside Place Saturday night.

riod that had people shaking their heads.

He came across the crease and he made a pad save to stone the guy. It was one of the better saves I’ve seen in a long long time.”

“Everybody was pretty happy,” the first year skipper confirmed when asked the mood in the dressing room after beating the North Division’s first place Buccaneers.

Oceanside’s penalty kill continues to

stonewall the opposition — the ‘Bucs were 0-for-6 with the man advantage.

Conversely, the Gens were 0-for-5 on the PP. Oceanside took the only three penalties of the opening frame in which they played short-handed for eight full minutes.

IN CAMPBELL RIVER against the Storm Friday night the Generals kept their foot on the gas and snapped a three game

losing streak in a wide-open 8-6 win. The hosts went up 1-0 3:50 into the game but the Generals replied with three unanswered goals to take a 3-1 lead into the first intermission. Oceanside struck for four gaols in the second and CR scored three for a 7-4 Oceanside lead after 40 minutes.

The Storm scored twice in the final frame and Oceanside added one more to nail down the win.

Michael Fretz and Adam Robertson struck for two goals apiece in that one with singles by Cole Schneider, Nick Kapusty, Somerville and Ursic.

The two wins lifts the Generals to 1719-2 and tied for second in the North with Comox at 36 points apiece — nine points back of the Division leading Buccaneers who are 21-14-3 and tied with the Westshore Wolves for third overall in the 9-team Jr. B league.

GAME ON: The Generals are in Victoria Thursday to tangle with the first place Cougars and return home Sunday to host the Kerry Park Islanders (2:30 p.m. puck drop).

ICE CHIPS: Demerais made his coaching debut at a VIJHL All Star Classic played out Sunday at Howie Meeker Arena, behind the bench for Team North in the Prospects Game.

“It was really good, I enjoyed it,” he said, adding “It was really well organized and I think the executive of the club should be pat’n themselves on the back for the job that they did. The games were really good, especially the All Star Game. There were some good hockey payers out there, they had a good crowd, and there were some big saves in that game as well.”

Team South won the Prospects Game 9-6, and Team North won the All Star game 4-1. Check out Thursday’s edition of The NEWS sports section for a complete recap of this year’s Classic.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Oceanside United hard-pressed to win fifth title JAMES CL ARKE

sports@pqbnews.com

There wasn’t a soccer game to be found last weekend, as the area’s frozen fields were closed, which gave teams like Oceanside United a chance to reflect on their season thus far.

For those following along at home, this is the first time in five straight years the local side is not cruising to another Mid-Island Women’s Soccer League title and looking forward to playing in the provincials.

It was a sub-less OU side that lost 2-1 to the Bandits from Campbell River at QB Rec Fields Jan. 6.

“We only had 11 players turn out, which was unfortunate,” said OU coach Dan Mahony, who, as always, made the point he was proud of his players and happy just to be part of their season.

“I was very pleased with the effort despite the fact we had no spares — we just had no gas in the tank at the end.”

Veteran OU defender Claire O’Connor was called up to play forward in that one and scored her first MIWSL goal five minutes in. The match was tied 1-1 at the half, and the Bandits scored what would hold up to be the winner 10 minutes into the second.

The loss leaves Oceanside at 8-2-1 and sitting second in the nine-team Div. 1 league; five points back of the first place 10-1 Outlaws, also from Campbell River, with five games remaining.

“Even if we run the table (the Outlaws) would have to lose a game and tie a game in their final five, so losing that last game just made it so difficult (to win a fifth

straight title),” OU Mahony surmised when The NEWS caught up with him Sunday.

The Outlaws lone loss this year was to Oceanside. The Outlaws beat OU at QB fields two weeks ago in another 2-1 final.

“That was an extremely hard fought battle,” said Mahony. “They had to win that one otherwise we would have been cruising to a fifth straight tile. So many of our top scores just haven’t been able to make it out because of work commitments this year, but that’s soccer, and win or lose it’s just nice to get out there and play, right?

They can all hold their heads high,” he said. “They’ve done extremely well.”

GAME ON: Oceanside United is home at QB Rec Fields Sunday against Courtenay at noon.

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AND THE WINNER by unanimous decision — Generals’ forward Cam McCarrick, right, reacts as Garrett Halls of the Comox Valley Glacier Kings raises his hand as the winner of the Fan Favourite Shootout as part of Sunday’s VIJHL All Star Classic. Check out Thursday’s edition of The NEWS for a complete recap of the event.

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From Hawaii to local wins JAMES CL ARKE

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Balleans Secondary School’s Sr. Girls basketball team is back from their big road trip to Hawaii all tanned and rested, which is bad news for their opponents.

“Great trip,” Whalers’s head coach Daryl Britz said of the hoops holiday that saw them go up against a number of American teams.

The Whaler girls marked their return to the rock last weekend by winning the annual Totem 58 senior girls basketball tournament in Port Alberni.

Ballenas beat the host Armada 54-51 on Friday in front a packed house at the Alberni

District Secondary School’s brand new gym.

They followed that up with a 50-48 win over the Parklands Panthers in the semifinal, then beat Vanier 65-60 in OT in the final.

Ballenas’ Brittany Britz and Chelsea Hoey earned First All Star awards.

BSS is currently 3-0 in league play and tied for top spot in the standings, and 13-0 overall at this point in the season.

GAME ON The Whalers are home tonight (Tuesday) for a leaguer against the Highlands Raiders. Tipoff is 5 p.m.

See team photo, page A39

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Wheelchair racer and B.C. Liberal candidate Michell Stilwell does the honours at last week’s January Junket.

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Annual tournament included many close games, and good food JAMES CL ARKE

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Oceanside Place played host to another big successful tournament last weekend as 16 teams turned out for the 11th annual January Junket oldtimers hockey tournament.

In the end, Port Alberni won the 60’s division; the Bear Mountain Bruins won the 65’s, the Nanaimo Old Boys the 70’s, and the Mainlanders won the 75’s.

“The tournament was very successful with the teams playing some close games,” said tournament founder and longtime Panter Al Greir, adding “the dinner at the French Creek Pub was excellent and enjoyed by all the players and special thanks to our sponsors (Save-On-Foods, Pacific Western Brewers, McDonald’s and Little Qualicum Cheese Works). Without them we would be hard pressed to have the tournament.”

Also earning a big thanks for coming out early last Tuesday morning to do the ceremonial puck drop was Parksville’s wheelchair racer extraordinare turned politico Michelle Stilwell.

“These guys are amazing,” she smiled after, pointing out, “I don’t care how old you are, staying active is so important.”

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David Coupland says he sees a bright future for the Central Island — but that future isn’t going to make itself happen.

Rather, the newly-minted B.C. Conservative Party candidate in the Parksville-Qualicum constituency said some serious changes are going to be required to the way we govern ourselves in order for that bright future to come about.

Coupland was acclaimed to run for his party at a nomination meeting on Sunday at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre.

“The present government, when they came in, did some good things and they have some good people, but my feeling is we should make decisions based on the best data and the best ideas — and I haven’t seen an overall plan in place over the last eight years, no long-term plans being executed, with good evidence.”

The 56-year-old Nanaimo radiologist said he sees the politics of this province as far too polarized between the Liberals and the NDP, something he would like the opportunity to help change.

“We need to bring people together for good, collective solutions that are in our best interest,” he said. “I don’t see any of that right now. I see decision based on politics and what will get more votes. That may be politics, but I think we can do better.”

Both the Liberals and the NDP, he added, appear to have lost the public’s trust — in particular the governing Liberals.

“They govern almost by fiat,” he said. “Everyone I talk to says nobody even listens to politicians. They don’t want to see them anymore and don’t believe anything they say.”

To change this perception, he said, is going to require straight talk, followed by corresponding action.

“We need to restore the public trust,” he said.

“We need to do a better job for future generations. We have to tell people what we are planning to do, get the evidence, the good ideas, decide what we are going to do, tell the people and then carry through with it. We need to be transparent and accountable.”

One of those areas where Coupland said improvement is needed involves fiscal responsibility.

“We really have to stop spending more money than we take in, resulting in us borrowing money from our kids’ future to live in the present,” he said. “It’s a wealth transfer from our kids so we can maintain our standard of living an all the expectations we can’t really afford.”

Locally, Coupland said he sees healthcare as a key issue, considering the aged demographic of the area.

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“We have to wake up to the fact that chronic care and seniors’ care takes up far more of the budget than acute care,” he said. “We have to look at family practice models that can be more effective, with a more effective overall delivery of that service. Patient care and outcomes should be the primary driver.”

While Coupland said the Oceanside Health Centre will slightly raise the level of care in the Parksville-Qualicum area, he questions the model used, noting that it will mostly provide services already available in the community.

As well, he said, the services it will provide will come at a premium for taxpayers.

“It’s not a bad thing overall, but if you look at the hundreds of walk-in clinics across B.C., they are generally funded by the fees paid,” he said. “They are there because there is a demand for them and they rent their building. With this one, the government has taken $20 million from taxpayers to fund it, but they will still have family doctors working there, collecting fees.

What I would like to see is a higher level of care in Parksville-Qualicum.”

Transportation is also a big concern, he said, stressing it’s unreasonable to expect taxpayers across the province to shell out for the ferry service.

“We live on the Island and should be looking at why wee can’t collectively take responsibility for them,” he said. “We should look at moving much more towards foot traffic, rather than cars. At the other side people can rent cars and make it convenient that way. There are a host of other things we can look at, but the present system, I don’t think is sustainable.”

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