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Parksville Mayor Chris Burger says Vancouver Islanders are getting a raw deal from senior governments and he wants a group of his colleagues to make some noise about it. Burger was the guest speaker at a chamber of commerce dinner Thursday night at The Beach Club. “We need to assert ourselves,” said Burger. “I’m just not feeling like we’re getting any attention. We don’t have an effective voice, someone to pull us all together.” Burger told the gathering of 100 business people he would like to see a caucus of mayors representing the Island’s 750,000 residents be the group that lobbies both Ottawa and Victoria to bring more tax dollars back to the Island in the form of infrastructure money. He said he was reading a federal government They are putting $600 document about billions of dollars in million into the subway infrastructure projects being funded in Toronto. What are they nationwide and a search of the docuputting into projects here? ment using the key words “VancouMAYOR CHRIS BURGER ver Island” returned no results. “They are putting $600 million into the subway in Toronto,” said Burger, who received a standing ovation from the crowd at the end of his address. “What are they putting into projects here?” Earlier the same day of Burger’s speech, Prime Minister Stephen Harper provided some details of a $14-billion, 10-year infrastructure fund that will take effect on April 1. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford told reporters he believes much of that money should go to his city. “We’re the largest city in Canada, and I think we deserve a lion’s share of the money because we have unique needs that other cities don’t,” said Ford, according to The Globe and Mail. Thursday night at The Beach Club, Burger said the rail lines on Vancouver Island would be a good place to start for infrastructure money from senior levels of government. “We need our single and only rail line up and running here,” said the mayor. “We need to bring industry back to this Island.” See ‘WE NEED INDUSTRY BACK’, page A4
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In a speech Thursday at The Beach Club that received a standing ovation from 100 members of the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Chris Burger said he wants Vancouver Island mayors to form a caucus that will lobby for infrastructure money from both Victoria and Ottawa.
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stArtinG Point Family rescued by ASAR after river hike Arrowsmith Search and Rescue officials say they conducted an intensive rescue this past weekend on the Englishman River. ASAR said it was called out around 6 p.m. on Saturday to rescue a family of five that had gone for a hike at Englishman River Falls that afternoon. According to ASAR, the family got lost and eventually became stuck on the riverbank much further downstream, across the river from Steelhead Place. ASAR said members of its swift-water team were sent down the steep embankment from Steelhead Place to swim across the river and bring warm blankets and tarps to the family, who were soaked from the rain and becoming hypothermic. Other teams drove around to the Northwest Bay logging roads and hiked in to the subjects. They then built a fire to warm everybody up as plans were finalized as to how to get the subjects out. ASAR said it was then decided the best way to get the family back to safety was to bring them across the river to Steelhead Place. Members of the Errington Volunteer Fire Department came to help the search and rescue team lower an inflatable zodiak down the embankment to take across the river. Both teams worked together to help the get the family and then the boat up the steep embankment, where an ambulance was on scene. “After 12 long hours in the cold wind and rain, the family was safe and sound by around midnight,” said a news release from ASAR. “The operation went smoothly due to the great teamwork by everybody involved.” — NEWS Staff/Arrowsmith Search and Rescue
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A 78-year-old Parksville man lost control of his vehicle hitting one pedestrian and three other vehicles as he crossed into oncoming traffic Feb. 14 at approximately 10.30 a.m. , according to police. Oceanside RCMP Cst. Jesse Foreman said the cause of the accident “appears to be a medical condition at this point” and alcohol is not believed to be a factor. “(The driver) crossed into oncoming traffic where Jensen Ave. meets McMillan St., right across from the S.O.S. heading towards the
water,” said Foreman. “The car went right up onto the sidewalk where it hit a 70-year-old Parksville man, causing at minimum a broken leg.” Foreman said the vehicle then proceeded further down McMillan St. towards the water where it hit three other vehicles before coming to a stop. Foreman said the driver along with the pedestrian were taken to Nanaimo General Hospital by BC Ambulance and both are “expected to make a full recovery.” Island Highway was reduced to single-lane traffic in both directions after the accident for approximately an hour and a half. Double lane traffic resumed by 12 p.m. Foreman said Friday no charges had been laid at that time and he was unavailable for an update by press time Monday.
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Burger also said he didn’t believe the current owners of the railway, the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF), is the right group to lobby on behalf of Islanders. “I’m not going to send them (senior government officials) to (ICF boss) Graham Bruce, I’ll tell you that,” he said. “We need that line running into Port Alberni — we need industry back.” Burger also pointed to transportation projects getting attention in B.C.’s north and other parts of the country which are helping the economies of those regions by easing the flow of good and services. He spoke of the Sea to Sky Highway, the BC Ferries system and even the Confederation Bridge linking two provinces (New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island) that have a total population (about 900,000) close that of Vancouver Island. “We’re working so hard at the local level and I just think there’s a voice missing,” Burger said in an interview after his speech. He was asked if his comments were directed at the job being done by local provincial (B.C. Liberal MLA Michelle Stilwell) and federal (Conservative MP James Lunney) representatives, members of parties who are in power in Victoria and Otta-
wa, respectively. “I’m talking about a unified voice for the Island proper,” he said. “And I’m thinking that the way to do it is through the mayors.” Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce CEO Kim Burden seemed to agree with what Burger said, and he said he liked the concept of a mayors’ caucus. “I think we need to do something or get off the pot as far as the railway is concerned,” Burden said after the meeting. “Its been going on for way too long, the tracks are deplorable, the efforts by the ICF are not working. I think we do need more commitment from our senior levels of government on both the railway issue and the ferries issue. We get very little back in the way of infrastructure funding considering the size of our contribution to the tax coffers both in Ottawa and Victoria.” Burger was asked what he would say if he had an audience with Premier Christy Clark and/or Harper. “I would say the Island is drifting away from the province and you need to bring us back in,” said the Parksville mayor, who also denied his speech was the start of any unofficial campaign (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX for him to seek senior political office.
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Wounded Warriors run through our region Runners will stop at the Qualicum Beach Legion at 1 p.m. Wednesday CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com
In an effort to raise awareness about PTSD, five men are gearing up to run 600 kilometres across the east coast of Vancouver Island. The inaugural Island-wide run called the Wounded Warrior Run British Columbia will take a small team of military colleagues from Port Hardy to Victoria over five days starting Feb. 16. Organized by Allan Kobayashi, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces who said he openly battles PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), the run is meant to focus on mental health. “The whole point is to raise awareness about PTSD and its prevalence in first-response work,” said Kobayashi. “We want to let people know help is out there.” Kobayashi said he has been
planning the first-time run since last August and said despite the hard work, it has all been worth it. “I got an e-mail the other day from a paramedic who is acquiring a PTSD dog and she made a note of seeing myself and the team and it gave her a little bit of support,” he said. That small instance of reaching out was monumental for Kobayashi, who knows just how lonely and crippling PTSD can be. Kobayashi admits he nearly lost his family due to the debilitating mental illness, and he is thankful for the help of PTSD-related programs. WWRBC is currently accepting monetary donations through their website at http:// woundedwarriorrunbc.com. All proceeds go directly towards PTSD programs and support groups, said Kobayashi. So far, the campaign has raised $4,000, just shy of their $5,000 initial goal. But Kobayashi said the run isn’t about raising money as much as it is about “getting the message out there.”
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The inaugural Wounded Warrior Run B.C. will kick off Feb. 16 in Port Hardy, where the above participants will run 600 kilometres to their Victoria destination in an effort to raise awareness about PTSD.
“There are a lot of charities out there,” said Kobayashi. “I want to be a more grounded type of charity, where we focus on support through education
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The event is open to everyone and the public is encouraged to come out and support participants who will be en route to Victoria.
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‘Save QBES’ group meets tonight at civic centre A group of concerned citizens is gaining momentum in its effort to save Qualicum Beach Elementary School from being closed, according to its organizers. Anna Sjoo, whose children currently attend QBES, said the group has held meetings with local and regional governments, as well as school trustees, to fight the facility’s closure, as currently proposed by school district staff. “We are encouraged by the responses we are getting, especially from the Town of Qualicum Beach. Discussions have been focused on ways we can generate additional revenue as well as how to save on expenses,” said Sjoo, who along with another Qualicum Beach resident, Anne Skipsey, have spearheaded the grassroots drive to save the school. The group’s next meeting is tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the West Hall at the Qualicum Beach Civic Center. A presentation on community schools at 6 p.m. will be followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in the fate of QBES is welcome to attend. Personal Real Estate Corporation
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In a news release issued Saturday, the board to reconsider the staff proposal Sjoo said the group’s members recently and keep the school open while we work attended a consultation session hosted with government, private enterprise and by the school district to gather more in- other institutions to investigate new ways formation and to address funding and to bring money into the district.” expense projections that have promptTo that end, the group is hosting meeted staff to direct the board to close four ings to discuss options like public-private district elementary partnerships, communischools, including QBES is the heart of Quali- ty schooling, cause-marQBES. The group, she cum Beach. Once you take keting campaigns and said, has expressed classroom rentals to local that away, it will never come back concern that closing businesses. ANNE SKIPSEY four of 14 schools will Skipsey said other juresult in only a 2.5 per risdictions have succeedcent reduction in dised in developing innovatrict expenses. tive ways to help fill district coffers when Skipsey said the district needs to take government funding is lacking. However, a step back and look at the bigger picture she also notes that district staffers have for Qualicum Beach, where the down- not yet addressed the lion’s share of the town core is slated to lose a vibrant social budget, which is expended as employee and economic driver. wages and benefits. “QBES is the heart of Qualicum Beach,” “The superintendent has said up to she said. “Once you take that away, it will 90 per cent of the money goes to staff. never come back. The board has to realize But at this time it appears they’re only that our kids and our community all ben- looking at cost-cutting measures on the efit from being in that location. We want remaining 10 per cent, which are the
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From Trinidad to Tigh-Na-Mara Vancouver Island University says it is building international ties with Trinidad and Tobago. Three visitors from the Trinidad and Tobago’s Youth Training and Employment Partnership Program (YTEPP) toured VIU facilities in Nanaimo and Parksville last week to learn about VIU’s Esthetics and Hairdressing certificate programs. “They are touring our facilities with a view towards setting up a cosmetology training center in Trinidad,” said Meg Savory of VIU’s Faculty of International Education. “We’re very excited about the opportunity to share our knowledge with our new international partners.” Thursday, the visitors toured VIU’s Professional Esthetics Certificate program, offered at VIU’s Parksville Centre on Jensen Avenue for the past five years. They also visited Tigh-Na-Mara Resort and Seaside Spa in Parksville where VIU Esthetic grads have landed jobs. “We often hire VIU grads,” said spa director Paulina Alexander. “In fact, I can’t
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Three visitors from the Trinidad and Tobago’s Youth Training and Employment Partnership Program (YTEPP) toured VIU facilities in Nanaimo and Parksville last week to learn about VIU’s Esthetics and Hairdressing certificate programs. The group also toured Tigh-Na-Mara’s Grotta Spa. Standing, from left, are VIU grad and Grotto Spa employee Genna Brooks, Nigel Forgenie and Grotto Spa director Paulina Alexander. Seated are Carolyn Gloudon and Donna Scoon-Moses.
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In an effort to crack down on distracted driving, RCMP went undercover Feb. 14 in Nanoose Bay targeting those who can’t seem to put down their cell phones. Police officers dressed up as EMCON Services workers, stood up on ladders at the intersection of Northwest Bay Road and Highway 19 and inconspicuously checked to see if drivers were texting or talking on the phone while behind the wheel. Undercover officers then radioed down to their in-uniform counterparts who waited at northbound and southbound check points just around the corner, one at Kinghorn Road and one at the Arlington Inn, respectively. “People try their best to hide their offenses, so today we’re blending into the surroundings by pretending to be highway maintence,” said Central Vancouver Island Traffic Service Operations NCO Cpl. Mike Elston. February is distracted driving month and RCMP all over the province conducted similar traffic campaigns. Members from Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services, ICBC, North Island Integrated Road Safety Unit, Island District Roving Traffic Unit, Oceanside Municipal Traffic Police and Commercial Vehicle Safe-
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ith his rant Thursday night, was Parksville Mayor Chris Burger making a statement about the job performances of MLA Michelle Stilwell and MP James Lunney? Was he also setting himself up for a run at the retiring Lunney’s seat? Burger (see story page A1) told a crowd of 100 business people at The Beach Club the people of this Island need a better voice in Ottawa and Victoria, perhaps by the creation of a mayors’ caucus. Here are some direct quotes from that speech: • “I’m just not feeling like we’re getting any attention.” • “We don’t have an effective voice, someone to pull us all together.” • “I just think there’s a voice missing.” Burger was speaking mostly about infrastructure money, about how the 750,000 residents of Vancouver Island aren’t getting a return for their tax buck. Perhaps we think too narrowly, too political, but it sure sounded like he was slagging the efforts of Stilwell and Lunney. Later, he denied that was his intent, and he denied he is seeking higher office. Any job description of an MLA or MP would have to include representing the interests of their constituents in the halls of power in Victoria or Ottawa, respectively. Be their voice, essentially, and make sure a good chunk of the tax dollars sent out of the constituency come back in the form of roads, rail, health care etc. Burger says we don’t have an effective voice, we’re not getting any attention, there’s a voice missing. Those are his words, not ours. How that can be viewed as anything other than an indictment of the performances of Stilwell and Lunney is beyond us. Kudos to Burger for stepping up to the plate, but it’s a bit rich for him to say he hasn’t shot proverbial arrows at our local MLA and MP. He should own his arrows. Unfortunately and inevitably, toes are stepped on when people speak out about a perceived injustice. It’s the dirty part of progress, the squeaky-wheel theory of getting one’s share of the pie. Perhaps in this country — a place where even out-ofservice buses say they are sorry — we don’t want to be direct or accusatory. Fair enough. We would be interested to hear from readers what they think about who or what was targeted by Burger and his comments. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters Not ours to speNd I read with some interest editor John Harding’s editorial ‘Spend to make money’ (The NEWS Feb. 6). Harding, along with others, really miss the point when it comes to spending and raising money. I thought the editorial was very good. However, we must have this conversation about spending taxpayers money on special interest groups. Harding states “you have to spend money to make money.” Of course you do, when you are spending your own money. I was in business for over 40 years and spent thousands to make money, and I did make money. I also was a volunteer on many organizations and raised thousands of dollars for those groups. At no time did I or my organizations ever approach the city for money. Let me say, I believe the benefits of most volunteer groups are a big plus for the community, whether they bring in big dollars for the businesses or they are just looking after the needs of a small number of people. These groups are vitally important for any city. Without them, we would have little connection with one another and at the end of the day our city would suffer big losses. However, with a little effort, all these groups could raise this money on their own before coming to council. My point is: groups should be responsible to raise their own money and not take the easy way out by asking council for donations. On the other hand, council’s mandate is roads, sewers, water, parks etc. and the strain on city finances is greater every year. We must be more prudent with tax dollars and take it serious where the money is coming from and going. It is my opinion, and I have a great number of supporters, if we are extremely careful with tax dollars, there are years we need not raise taxes. Raising taxes does the exact opposite of the phrase “spend more to make money” when it comes to the public purse. We need people in municipal politics who have some business sense and have experience in how to spend money to make mon-
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ey. It is far too easy for those on councils to spend other people’s money. Our mandate is not to collect dollars from everyone in the city to give away to a few groups that find it easy to address council for donations. Being an old publisher and editor of my own newspaper in the early years, it is good to see Harding attend council meetings and report on them. He must keep in mind council is not spending our own money, but his. Coun. AL GrEIr Parksville
Gatekeeper thaNks It is with sadness that we announce the closure of the Oceanside Gatekeeper Program, which has been active in this area for 15 years but has now run its course. Other funded and contracted agencies have developed programs which are now positioned to fill the mandate we had for Gatekeepers. We no longer have funding to continue to offer this service. Gatekeepers’ mandate was “looking out for one another” and we worked to educate the community to be aware of our more vulnerable citizens and we provided the link to appropriate services to assist these citizens. We wish to publicly and warmly acknowledge the exceptional efforts of our volunteers who covered the phone and connected callers and those in need to services. Without these dedicated volunteers we would not have been able to operate. Thank you one and all for your valuable service. We should all be very proud of our roles as Gatekeepers which we will continue in an informal manner for our friends, neighbours and relatives who need help in our community. LoLA Cook, BEvErLy Hurd Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay
the cost of poverty Thank you for your current series, ‘Poverty in Paradise,’ by Lissa Alexander. It sheds light
on the lives of quiet desperation and hunger that many British Columbians both with and without disabilities are leading. MLA Michelle Stilwell’s response when asked about disability rates in B.C. stressed that the disability payments to individuals with disabilities “is balanced between what is necessary to help people and what is fiscally acceptable to taxpayers.” I would respectfully suggest that as an MLA new to her position, Stilwell may not realize that the Person’s With Disability (PWD) rate has only increased $120 per month between 2001 and 2012. That is about an $11 per month increase per year over 11 years, far short of what is needed for PWD recipients to cover even the most basic needs. The shelter portion of the PWD benefit is $375. The Survey of Household Spending data says that the average cost of a bachelor suite in B.C. is $768/month. That is 84 per cent of the PWD benefit. This means that a person on PWD rates is left with $130 to live on if paying a typical rent for a bachelor unit. Stilwell suggests that “strengthening the economy and creating an atmosphere for investment” is the focus of the present government, and that the best way to lift people out of poverty is to “ensure people have a job.” The reality is that of all of the people receiving income support in B.C., approximately 61 per cent are people with disabilities. While some are able to work part-time, many have disabilities which prevent even part time employment. Alberta has recently raised their monthly PWD rate from $1,188 to $1,588. Yet B.C., with the highest housing costs in Canada, provides a disability payment that results in extreme hunger for many with disabilities. There are significant health costs related to chronic poor nutrition. Taxpayers end up paying for that. The UN says that Canada has a significant food security issue for low-income citizens. It is the role of a just and fair society to help our most vulnerable citizens. vIrGInIA BruCkEr, nAnooSE CoMMunITy SErvICES, Nanoose Bay
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Mama Mia! cast geared up for production Ballenas students have been rehearsing since September to impress crowds with musical Brenda GouGh News Contributor
When the curtain rises next week for Mama Mia! the audience is sure to be tapping their toes and singing along to the music of ABBA. A group of talented students at Ballenas Senior Secondary School (BSS) have been busy rehearsing the production, one of the world's most popular musicals. Mama Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show and when Doug Campbell's students suggested it for this year's production, the Ballenas theatre teacher agreed it was perfect for his young thespians. "Two students came to me last year and said, we'd really like to do this show, and I thought yeah … we have the to cast to do this … we have the right personnel and sure enough we put it all together. We have been rehearsing since September and it’s been good," Campbell said. Campbell has been directing students at BSS for 12 years now and he acknowledged that each year he is impressed with the level of acting and singing, and he’s thrilled at how it magically comes together. The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs including The Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and Take a Chance on Me propels the enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship in Mama Mia! and Campbell agreed his cast has really embraced the underlying message of the musical. He said he is confident his students will deliver another stellar production in the Whalebone Theatre. "Every single person in the cast has committed 100 per cent to it and they do it for each other. We try to foster a lot of team work, team building and co-operation and these guys are a pretty good team now. They put in the extra time for each other because they don't want to let each other down and that is why you get a good play every year." Mama Mia! is the story of a daughter named Sophie (played by Alex McCoy), of a once-rebellious single mother Donna (played by Delaney Gunn). Sophie longs to discover the identity of her true father before she exchanges her wedding vows. Sophie secretly in-
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BSS students are presenting Mama Mia! February 25, 26, 27 and 28. The cast was busy last week rehearsing lines and fine tuning the toe-tapping musical set to the memorable songs of ABBA.
vites a trio of paternal candidates to her upcoming wedding. When Sophie walks down the aisle on that fateful day, she wants her father to hand her off. The only problem is that Donna has never revealed the true identity of Sophie's father, leaving the resourceful future bride to narrow the list down to three potential candidates. Campbell admitted that Mama Mia! is a modern day play with some mature subject matter but he assures it is a production the whole family will enjoy. "We toned down some of the language. There were
some lines I wasn't quite comfortable with for a school (play) so we changed them … but you know most plays when you are dealing with real life you are going to come across things that are some what difficult and challenging but if it is true to the character then I think its valid and those are the issues the characters are wrestling with," he explained. Tickets for Mama Mia! can be purchased at the door. The price for students is $5, adults $10 and a family is $20. The shows Feb. 25, 26, 27 and 28 start at 7 p.m.
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Play features first-time actor along with seasoned acting professionals LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
Although Be My Baby features the presidents of two local theatre companies, there is also another surprising element to the cast. “I’ve never even seen a play before,” said actor Cameron Wallace, after admitting he has zero experience acting. Wallace went to school in the area with cast member Maggie Kirk. Kirk, who’s been acting with Echo Players for about 15 years, thought of Wallace when director Eileen Butts was looking for a young man to fill the role. Although the two haven’t spoken since graduation, 25-year-old Kirk sent Wallace a message about being in the play, “because he’s tall and strapping and in town,” she joked. While he was stewing over the idea, Butts showed up at his work with the script and told him to give it a read, he said. Soon after, he took the role. “For me personally, it’s out of my comfort zone, it’s really pushing me, and it is a wonderful group of people. It’s been a privilege to meet them.” In the play, Wallace and Kirk play a young couple who are adopting a baby. They arrange for their respective guardians to go pick up the child, played by president of Echo Players, Alistair McVey and president of Bard to Broadway, Rosalee Sullivan. Director Butts also has a long history with theatre, and has been acting with Echo Players for 33 years. The play is a romantic comedy by playwright Ken Ludwig. It is set in the 1960s and features eye-catching vintage clothing plus some wardrobe surprises, and a fun soundtrack that includes Elvis. Be My Baby plays at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach from Feb. 20 to March 9. Tickets are $19 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $10 for students. Visit the box office during office hours to get tickets, located at 110 West 2nd Ave, call 250-752-3522 or visit www.echoplayers.ca.
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Cameron Wallace and Maggie Kirk star in Be My Baby, running at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach Feb. 20 to March 9.
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Ukulele orchestra comes together in Parksville LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
A Ukulele orchestra is starting up in Parksville. Anna Lyman created the Parksville Ukulele Orchestra which will be gathering at the McMillan Arts Centre (the MAC) in Parksville every Tuesday. She runs a ukulele orchestra in Nanaimo as well as the Nanaimo Aloha Ukulele Circle and also produces the Nanaimo Aloha Ukulele Festival. Lyman created the group to meet the need for more advanced group instruction on the ukulele in Parksville, she said, and get people playing in an organized ensemble, playing both melodies and chords. The orchestra has parts for "C" soprano and concert/ten-
or ukuleles, as well as baritone ukulele, (which is tuned like a guitar). The music is written in 3 or 4 parts. Lyman said the focus is on painless learning in a fun, accepting environment. Repertoire is varied and includes folk, classical, world music and more. Although the rehearsal’s have recently already begun, more players are welcome to join and gain skills needed to play in a ukulele ensemble. Parksville also has a ukulele circle that runs monthly at the MAC (by Liz DeBarros), the next date to be announced. The Parksville Ukulele Orchestra meets Tuesdays at the MAC from 11 a.m. to noon. To contact Lyman call her at 250-754-4982, or visit the MAC at www.mcmillanartscentre.com or call 250-248-8185.
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A store and owner fascinated by nostalgia Alexis has a love for all things beautiful and old CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com
A quaint boutique nestled along Craig Street has recently opened the doors to what seems like a little piece of history. Owner Alexis Lockhart-Jennings opened the Lockhart Collection this past October with the intention of creating a space where it feels like “a simpler time.” “I’ve always been fascinated with the nostalgia of the 1920’s,” said LockhartJennings in an interview with The NEWS, while Billie Holiday whimsically played in the background creating the ambiance of a bygone era. And in an effort to recreate the golden age of glamour, Lockhart-Jennings has started a business which brings together her love for “all things beautiful, vintage and old.” The Lockhart Collection sells a wide array of unique clothing, jewelry and home decor; the store is artfully decorated with vintage-inspired items thoughtfully placed on refurbished furniture pieces which look as if they were taken straight from the set of Mad Men. Along with retail, Lockhart-Jennings also offers two different creative workshops in her store — they are hosted ev-
ery second Sunday of the month. Lockhart-Jennings explains the first class — Level 1: Introduction to CeCe Caldwell’s Paint — goes over the basics of painting. Students use CeCe Caldwell’s Paint, an organic line which LockhartJennings said contains no acrylic co-polymers, solvents, formaldehyde, ammonia, ethylene glycol or toxic heavy metals. “I’m drawn to this specific brand because it’s safe and easy to use,” she said. “It’s packaged in recycled plastic containers and they have these classic American paint names like Kentucky Mint and Mississippi Mud.” Lockhart-Jennings said the 4-hour introductory class teaches students how to layer and work with CeCe Caldwell’s Paint, different distressing techniques and the proper application for non-toxic wax and satin finish. She said each student will leave with a color card, unique samples and “the confidence to finish a project on their own at home.” The second class — Level 2: Bring your own piece of furniture — is more specific than the basic course and asks students to bring in a piece of their own furniture that “needs a face lift.” Lockhart-Jennings said during this 5-hour class she will guide students through revitalizing an old piece of furniture. “I love taking old things and giving
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Alexis Lockhart-Jennings, owner of the Lockhart Collection, recently opened her unique storefront in downtown Parksville where she offers a variety of vintageinspired items and workshops.
them new life,” she said. The Lockhart-Collection is located at 180 Craig St. in Parksville. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to
4.30 p.m. For more information or to sign up for a workshop contact 250-586-4045, visit www.lockhartcollection.ca or follow Lockhart Collection on Facebook.
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Don’t be too conservative with your investments
I’m not going to spend the whole article writing about the benefits of RRSP investing and that contributing by March 3 will allow you to make an income deduction on your 2013 tax return. There could be a number of reasons, such as: no extra cash, you want to pay down other debts or apply to your mortgage first, you don’t ‘believe’ in RRSPs, you wish to contribute to your TFSA (Tax free savings account) instead, or you have given up trying to save for your retirement. If you agree with anyone of the aforementioned comments, it is highly unlikely that I can write anything in this article that will change your mind and convince you to invest in your RRSP. Instead, I will focus on those that have made saving for the future one of their financial goals and
share a few top concepts for maximizing stocks are too expensive and that a deyour return. First, I will say that depending cline is imminent. If the markets have upon your personal situation, gone down recently, you a TFSA contribution may be of may be too fearful to buy more benefit to you long term into the market in case we than a RRSP contribution. have another economic criTalk to your advisor about the By Carol Plaisier sis such as we had in 2008. pros and cons of both to make Don’t be too conservaan informed decision that is tive. You are guaranteed the best for you. not to lose any of your capiDon’t be too cautious with tal if you buy GICs only, but your portfolio. GIC rates are your portfolio may not grow very low and your rate of reenough to support you in retirement. After inflation turn will be stretched to keep and income taxes, the reup with inflation and protect turn is minimal. If you stop the purchasing power of your dollar. Being too cautious may also lead to consider the future, the real risk may to procrastination; if the markets have lie in running out of money. Be aware of costs associated with your gone up nicely, you may fear that the
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Trust. Value. Excellence. “ELITE Advisors Canada would like to congratulate Carol Plaisier for entering her 3rd year of being distinguished as an ELITE Advisor – one of the best advisors in Canada.” George Hartman & Tom Reimer, Managing Partners, Elite Advisors Canada. Read more about Carol’s Elite distinction at: www.eliteadvisors.ca/elite-advisors/carol-plaisier/ 174 Morison Ave. West, Parksville, B.C. • (250) 248-2399 Carol.Plaisier@Holliswealth.com • www.carolplaisier.com Carol Plaisier, CFP®, FMA, AMP Investment Advisor.
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COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 12TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17, 18 and 19 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901
Tjitske Nelly (Tilly) Koreman (nee Van den Abeele)
April 1, 1930 – February 7, 2014 Tilly passed away peacefully on February 7, 2014 in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Palliative Care Unit. She was born on April 1, 1930 in Noord-Scharwoude (the Netherlands). Tilly is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Robert (Bob) Koreman. She also leaves behind children; Renate Tingley , Raymond Koreman , Roland (Elaine) Koreman, Randall (Carol) Koreman, Robert (Nadine) Koreman, Reuben (Sarah) Koreman; grandchildren, Danielle, Tianna, Taryn, Rachel, Andrew, and Ebony. Bob and Tilly were married in Amsterdam on May 20, 1955 and immigrated to Braelorne, BC in 1957. They lived in Abbotsford, Kimberley, and Langley before retiring to Qualicum Beach in 1989. Tilly enjoyed walking on the beach, volunteering at the Qualicum Senior Center, and playing bridge. There will be no service by request. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements
Stewart Fawdrey
July 21, 1929 - January 30, 2014 Stewart passed away in his home in Qualicum Beach on Thursday, January 30th at the age of 84. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy in 2008. Stewart leaves to mourn his passing; sons, Glenn (Kerry), Donn (Betty) and Briann; daughter, Jannis (Ken); grandchildren, Kevin, Michelle, Scott, Bert, Megan, Erin, and Chelsea; great granddaughter, Addison; great grandsons, Kayden and Owen; brother, Aleck; and sister, Kit. Stewart was born in North Vancouver on July 21, 1929 to Norman and Della Fawdrey. He grew up in Lynn Valley moving to Peace River with his family at age 16. A year later, Stewart moved back to North Vancouver to look after his maternal grandmother, Maud. He worked cutting roadside grass with a horse and mower – giving all of his earnings to help support his grandmother. He lost this job when the municipality purchased a tractor for the job, so he did odd jobs, landscaping and cutting firewood, using a one-horse wagon for delivery. It was during one of these jobs that he met Dorothy. They were married October 10, 1952, and moved to a small farm in Maple Ridge. In early 1960’s, Stewart brought his growing family to Errington, where his love of the heavy horses, particularly Percheron’s, allowed him to make a living doing what he enjoyed. He always used the heavy horses in the course of daily work and in the running
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DORIS MAY WHITE (nee Little) September 22, 1925 — February 9, 2014 Doris passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Hospital in her 88th year. She was born in Nanaimo the third of nine children and was raised in Port Alberni. There she met and married the love of her life, Bob, in 1946 and began her life adventure raising four children and following her restless man as he worked in Port Alberni, Alabama, and Vancouver. They retired in 1979 to Parksville and continued to travel to Palm Springs; Alabama to visit lifelong friends; the Maritimes where Peggy’s Cove was a favourite; Britain and Europe; Lincoln City on the Oregon coast; and north to Alaska. They also drove many miles on the Island faithfully visiting family and friends and continued to do so until her last week with us. Doris was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was predeceased by her daughter Robin Kosonen, son in-law Chris Rainey, and most of her brothers and sisters. She will be deeply missed by her husband Bob; children Lee Rainey, Glen (Anne) White, and Carol (Reg) Burton; son-in-law Pete Kosonen; grandchildren Richard (Sharon), Amanda (David), Elisa, Robyn (Mike), Bo (Alanna), Brett, David, and Sarah (Ian); great grandchildren Liam, Alex, Charlie, Cory, Justin, Mia, Keaton, Emma, Jenna and Ethan; great great grandchildren Haylie and Maria; brother Bill (Shirley); sisters-in-law Alice and Dolly, brother-in-law Ray Morris; many nieces and nephews; lifelong friends Mavis, Jean and Marge; and other good friends. As an Island girl, she loved to swim and to be by the ocean. She enjoyed golfing with girlfriends, reading, was an excellent seamstress, and a talented bookkeeper. She was sweet tempered, patient, and considerate; put others ahead of herself; and she bore the infirmities of her later years with grace. Above all, she loved us, believed in us, and was always there for us. A celebration of her life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to dementia research.
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LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Annual General Meeting For the purpose of electing 5 Directors for 2 year terms and to report on the operations for the last fiscal period. In order to vote or stand for election your membership must be in good standing. The membership fee remains $5 for 2014 and can be paid for at the night of the meeting. To be held at the: Lighthouse Community Centre 240 Lions Way Qualicum Bay, BC. Wednesday, February 26, 2014 7:00 pm.
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MALTESE PUPS, adorable vet checked, 1st shots. $500. Males. Call 1(778)421-0668, Pt. Alberni.
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CENTRAL QUALICUM BEACH- in quiet civilized building, bachelor suite in excellent condition. Balcony, fully equipped bathroom & kitchen, parking. $645/mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997. EMERALD ESTATES- 245 McVickers. Bright & sunny, spotless,2 bed/2 bath patio home in secure seniors independent living complex. Close to all amenities. Wkly hskpng incl’d and an optional evening dining program is available. Single occupancy $1250. Double $1300. Ph. (250) 248-2143 ERRINGTON- 1BED. Private entry suite. $500/mo plus util. References req’d. Call : 250-954-0191
SMALL DETACHED office is available, located in an Industrial Park. Ample parking & storage. $475. 250-716-6797.
3-BDRM SUITE centrally located in Parksville. 2 baths, F/S, W/D, front porch, patio, fireplace. $1300./mo inclds utils. Avail Feb. 15th. Call Eric at (250)248-5540.
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DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: 355 Stewart. Beautiful top floor, ocean view, 2bdrm, 2bath. 1100sq.ft.; vaulted ceilings, block to sea wall & Yacht Club. Complete reno, engineered maple flooring & tiles, granite countertops, new stainless appli’s, slate FP; 2 patios, and 2 underground prkg stalls. $249,900. (250)591-7572
QUALICUM BEACH440 Schley Place. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1150 sq.ft., top floor. Gas fireplace, elevator, N/S, 1 small pet allowed. $225,000. May consider lease/purchase. Phone 250-594-8097
VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital. No-step entry. $195,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.
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2 bdrm, storage room in suite, on bus route, clean, quiet, secure. heat/hot water included. $875/mo N/S, N/P. Call 250 248-9322 PARKSVILLE 2 bdrm apt. in quiet bldg. Hot water, parking, & storage incl. Ref’s req. Avail now. $825/mo. 250-248-5431. PARKSVILLETOTALLY renovated 2 bdrm apts with assorted floor plans. Free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Quiet tenants need only apply! Refs req’d. Available Feb 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350. QUALICUM BAY- lrg studio apt, furnished, dishes & linens, (or not), utils, cable, WiFi, secure pkg incld. N/S, 1 blk to sea. $675. 778-424-8885.
COTTAGES PARKSVILLEFURNISHED cottage, NP/NS. March 1st. $600. (250)248-4902.
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#4, 570 Crescent Rd., Qualicum $1100/mo
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PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm remodeled home w/ legal in law/rental suite and 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway ideal for a home based business. Immaculate inside and out, great landscaping, garden shed & small studio. Priced to sell at $349,900. Call (250)954-0227.
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BACHELOR Suite for rent located at 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. Hydro, cable and internet included. $500 per month. 250-954-9547 ERRINGTON 1-YR-OLD unfurn. 950 sq.ft. private sunny Carriage House/Suite on 10 acres. 1 bdrm, quiet secluded bush setting, large deck, all appliances and garage incl. Hydro, Cable, Wi-Fi, Phone extra. NS/NP Available Now. Refs Req. $875/mo. Call: 250248-5381
QUALICUM BAY- furnished room, priv entr, 3 pce bath, kitchenette, utils, cable, WiFi. N/S inside. $150 wk or $475 mo. Call 778-424-8885.
Whiskey Creek-1bdrm, 2nd storey suite separate from main house. F/S, W/D. Quiet single working person with references. $600/mo.Util incl., except phone. Avail immed.. D/D req’d. N/P,N/S 250-752-0169/250-240-7999.
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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING EMERALD ESTATES- (Parksville). 55+ independent living, 1 bdrm spacious, bright condo. Patio, new carpet. Homemaker & laundry included. Meals optional. NS/NP. $1150./mo + utils. Call 1-778-858-8181.
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STORAGE MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.
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CARS 1988 CAMRY- excellent maintenance, records available, new tires and winter tires. Great gas mileage. Suitable for Student or great 2nd car. $2500. (250)586-4716. 1990 FIREFLY. 129,745 kms. 3 Cylinder, 5 speed. $1000. Call Cell: 604-897-1954 or 250-752-5076
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EAGLECREST batchelor suite rancher. Separate entry $650/mo. plus hydro. Contact Richard 250-248-7777
Love affair ďŹ l herewith hosts blossoms please (Editor’s note: members of the Dutton family, owners of Pheasant Glen Golf Resort in Qualicum Beach, are in Sochi, Russia for the Olympics to cheer on their son, brother and grandson, speed skater William Dutton. They have also been sending dispatches about their experiences during the Games. Our thanks to Craig Dutton for giving our readers a feel for Sochi during these Winter Olympics.) CRAIG DUTTON Special to The NEWS
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MEETING A LEGEND: Members of the family that owns Pheasant Glen Golf Resort in Qualicum Beach are in Sochi, Russia to cheer on their guy, speed skater William Dutton. Above, William’s grandfather Bill Dutton, right, and William’s father Craig, left, share a moment with Russian hockey legend Vladislav Tretiak. Bill Dutton is also a co-owner of the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes.
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For many of the Canadian speed skating, figure skating and curling families, the real story of the Sochi Olympics is the Russian people of the small city of Adler and district. Each morning and evening, the Canadians roll through the small shops lining Adler’s streets. The locals are now greeting us with smiles and  saying “Canada-Russia final.� Little children, their mothers and shop keepers go the extra mile trying to breach the language barrier. Last night, we bartered for a ‘magical Armenian chicken’ roasted over charcoal in the window of the small shop. Russians gathered round just to see Canadians buy a local staple at their fast-food outlet. Smiles all around and wishes of “good luck Canada� filled the air. The change from the stern looks on Feb. 6 is amazing and a testament to the goodwill spread by Canada’s athletes, teams and tourists. It is obvious that a love affair has blossomed between Canadians and Russians in Sochi.
Russians flock to Canada Olympic House, an enclave of Canadiana meant for Canada’s athletes, coaches and families of athletes. Although the Russians can not enter, it is obvious from the merchandise pouring out of the gift shop that Canadians are purchasing items on behalf of Russians. Trading between Russians and Canadians results in an entertaining mix of national garb. Families of Canadian athletes are forced to add an extra 45 minutes of travel time to the 20-minute walk to the speed skating oval. The reason? Russians are swarming Canadians smiling asking for a photo. Each time a Canadian family posed, dozens of Russian men women and children leap in for a photo. It is infectious and wonderful. Those of us who were fortunate enough to experience the outpouring of goodwill in Vancouver in 2010 recognize the mood again in Sochi in 2014. The younger generation of Russian in the town and on the Olympic venues is embracing the world. It is fun to watch Russians having fun. Oh yeah, the odd scowl breaks out, but it is quickly squashed by the good cheer of the young Russian standing beside the old Soviet. Like in Canadians did in Vancouver, spontaneous flash mobs of enthusiastic Russians Break into song “Rusky-ah-Rusky-ah!� The biggest questions on the grounds: “you like Russia? You come back? Make Photo with me?� Ask an athlete and they will tell you they have loved it.
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VIJHL Hockey
Gens win two of three to end season
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The season has come to a close for the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals, as they were winners in two of their final three games. Action from last Friday night saw the Generals come out of Saanich with a 3–2 victory over the Braves, picking up from where they left off the previous week with a 4–3 double overtime victory as well. Wyatt Petryshen scored the game winner on Friday evening as the Generals battled all night long, taking the lead each time Saanich tied the game and closing it out without allowing a goal in the third period of play. Daine Elphicke, 16 years old from Castlegar, opened the scoring just 46 seconds into the game. Brodie Smith tallied his 12th goal of the season to give him a total of 30 points on the year. Petryshen rounded out the night with his eighth goal of the season. Saturday night the Generals were back at home for their final game of the 2013-2014 season. The Gens jumped out to 2–0 lead in the second period thanks to goals from Petryshen and recently committed player Jarrett Weme, his second goal in three games. The Campbell River Storm showed why they’re one of the best teams in the VIJHL though as they came back
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Evgueni Makarski makes a stop on Brayden Taekema during the Generals 4-2 loss in the final game of the season.
from a 2–0 deficit to win the game 4–2. The Generals finish off the season with eight wins, 37 losses, one tie and two overtime losses to put them last in the league standings.
It was a season of many changes for the Generals and it’s something that they hope will change for next season, whether they’re back in uniform for the Generals or not. “It’s hard when you’re out
here only two times a week to practice when we’ve got teams like Campbell River who are out there everyday first thing in the morning working on their game,” Petryshen said of some of his year with the Generals.
“That sort of thing shows on the ice and you could tell with us through the year. That’s not to say the guys weren’t trying hard out there but the more you can get time in to practice can only help you out.” The Generals already have two players committed for next season, as forward Jarrett Weme from Parksville and defenseman Josh Harvey from Port Alberni committed last week. Generals forward Brody Smith has also committed to the Cowichan Valley Capitals for next season in the BCHL. “It’s been a dream to play here for the Generals so to see it come true is really exciting for me,” Weme said. “I was able to learn some good things from coach Bestwick while I was called up so that was good and I’m just really excited to be able to play for the hometown team next season.” Bill Bestwick, who joined the Generals late in the season, has yet to decide what the future holds for him for next season with the Generals. “I haven’t come to a decision with that just yet. I don’t know where I stand with it all,” Bestwick said. “I’ve had a great time coming in here and sharing what I’ve learned with this group of young men. They’re a great group of guys and I’m proud of the way they played out their season.”
WInter sports
Nine locals headed to the B.C. Winter Games T yson Taylor
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Nine athletes from the Oceanside area are gearing up for the B.C. Winter Games in Mission, which begin February 20 and run until the 23. Ashlee Barner, Katy Downey and Blair Paddock, all from Parksville, are heading to the games as part of the U-16 girls hockey team for Zone 6 (Vancouver Island and the Central Coast). The girls cracked the lineup out of the 60 girls that were trying out for the team. Both Downey and Barner, forwards who play together here in Parksville, are making their first appearance on the team while Paddock, a goaltender who plays out of Comox, is returning for her second time with the team after making the team last year.
Archery will also have some Oceanside content, as four from the area will be competing with their bow. Jordan Trill, from Errington, Gabrielle Courturielle, Devon Harach and Max Watson, all from Parksville, will be competing. Courturielle, 16 years old from Parksville, has reached the expert level in just her second year as an archer. Olivia Bau and Kennedy Lavertu will be showcasing their stuff in the figure skating competition. Bau, who recently turned 12 and calls Nanoose Bay home, competes in the Juvenile Ladies U–14 and is a member of the BC/Yukon prospect team. Lavertu, who calls Port Alberni home, trains with Bau at the Sandy Shores
Skating Club out of Parksville. Shannon Light, a long time member of the Sandy Shores Skating Club and former Pre Novice Challenge Champion and National Competitor, coaches both Bau and Lavertu. Chris Raduy will be on the slopes in the alpine skiing event. It’s been a bit of a slow winter in terms of snowfall for Raudy, who is a member of the Mount Washington Ski Club. The lack of snow on Mount Washington hasn’t stopped Raduy, who’s been on the mainland training and competing in preparation for the Winter Games. The host city of Mission has been preparing for the last 18 months for the Winter Games, the first time they’ve been
held in the city. Over 2,000 volunteers will help make the event run as smooth as possible as there will be over 1,800 participants, 1,300 of which are athletes who range in age from nine to 17 competing in 18 different sports. The timing of the B.C. Winter Games this year is particularly exciting as it coincides with the final weekend of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. Ten B.C. Games alumni are competing for the Canadian Olympic Team including 2010 Olympic gold medalist Maëlle Ricker (snowboard), 2011 World Champion Kelsey Serwa (ski cross), NHL star Carey Price and former track and field standout turned bobsleigh driver, Justin Kripps.
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The Ballenas Whalers senior girls (top) are headed to the Island high school basketball championships after clinching the North Island championship. Above, Ryan Becker (No. 8) looks for some space during the senior boys’ North Island tournament at KSS.
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KSS basketball busy Ballenas and Kwalikum in local tournament T yson Taylor
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There was plenty of basketball going around this weekend for fans of the hardwood game. Kwalikum Secondary School hosted both the junior girls and senior boys North Island Tournaments and saw some tight games. The KSS Kondors senior boys, who had already secured a spot in the Island tournament next weekend, were playing out their games to see where they would be seeded heading into the Island tournament. KSS took on the Highland Raiders in a rematch just over a week after they defeated the Raiders at home. It was Highland that took this game and handed the Kondors a loss on their home court. Highland ended up beating John Barsby for the number one ranking coming out of the North Island while KSS will be the number three seed. Both the KSS and Ballenas junior girls were in North Island tournament action as well. KSS defeated Port Alberni in their first game while Ballenas lost to Vanier out of Courtenay. In their second game, the Kondors battled hard against a talented Mark Isfeld Secondary team from Comox, but came out on the losing end to
set up a match between the cross-town rivals. It was a back and forth affair between KSS and Ballenas and the two teams needed an extra frame to see who would advance for a shot at making the Islands. KSS wound up taking it in overtime by just four points. The Kondors ended up losing to Vanier for the final spot to go to the Island tournament. The Ballenas Whalers senior girls were also in action this past weekend coming off a league championship win of their own as well. In a season that saw them beat two top 10 provincially ranked teams, the Whalers were looking to continue their success that saw them run the table in league play this season. The Whalers’ winning ways continued as they were able to win the North Island title, defeating John Barsby 75–21, Cedar 60–33 and the eighth best team in the province Mark Isfeld Ice 49–41 in the final. The Whalers went undefeated in league play but never saw their team reach the top 10 in the province, despite winning three games against those two top 10 ranked teams. The Whalers senior girls kick off their Island tournament this Thursday against Parkland from Victoria.
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ing five wins from six starts. Ian Hall and Mike Driscoll both won three out of six starts for the home team. Cutting Edge Dragons were another team to win on the road as they visited the Straight Arrows and left with a 20-13 win. Steve Collins won all six of his games, Sean Wallington was good on five of six starts while Daniel Beijk added four wins from his six games. Louie Schaaf and Sonja Twamley both won three out of six games for the Straight Arrows.
Legion 49 Arrows completed the clean sweep for away teams this week as they visited the Eagle Shooters and came out on top by a score of 21-12 over the home side. Roger Schiller took all six of his starts, while Anita Hopps was good on five out of six games and Angie Kienas added four wins from six starts. Lorraine Hopps won four out of six games and Mike Bowen was good for three wins from his six games for the Eagle Shooters. — Tyson Taylor
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Each year, a host of visitors are drawn to the shores or our region. This year, month by month, we want to take you to a different beach. Some are better known and others secreted away. As we move through the year we will explore what each has to offer, check out what we might find on the beach and talk to some of those we might encounter along the way. What better place to start than the newest gem in the RDN crown of regional parks – Moorecroft: Moorecroft is one of the very few remaining unspoiled coastal areas still accessible to visitors who want to enjoy the woodland, the oceanside peace and natural beauty of this area. Accessed by a short woodland trail leading down from the parking lot to the waterside, as you pass the ancient boathouse, the beach and bays unfold. On a cool January afternoon, the colours are etched in the charcoal hues of winter. Through the trees the inner Arab Bay can be glimpsed, the tide part way out, the pebbles on the beach dark washed and shiny, bound first by driftwood then shrubs, firs and above that the trail. The ocean empties at low tide from both Arab Bay and the Outer Bay leaving a fascinating and pristine seabed to gently check out and explore. As children look and learn, it is an opportunity to explain that stones turned over need to be replaced just as they were so as to protect the fragile habitat of creatures that live below or in some way are attached to the stone. On the one side of the bay beyond the boathouse there is a rocky spit and this leads to Cook’s Point and the Outer Bay. A bench there welcomes you to stay awhile and is the perfect spot watch the light change over the water or be enchanted by the stunning views. As you follow the woodland trail that skirts around the Arab Cove it will lead you to Vesper Point on the far side of the bay. There on a clear day you can gaze across the water to Gerald Island and beyond that the snowcapped peaks of Garibaldi and The Coastal Mountains. There too a grassy bank provides the perfect picnic spot for a return visit on a summer’s afternoon. On a Sunday afternoon in January however, there were no children in rolled up shorts, investigating what lies under the rocks, paddling or swimming in the safety of the bay. There were however couples walking together, a lone runner jogging the trail and walkers, their dogs on leashes checking out the scents and smells the beach has to offer. Tyler and Natasha were strolling hand-in-hand with their English Bulldog Bob. Natasha explained that a decade ago she too had been a camper. Her memories of the peace and tranquility of Moorecroft continue to bring her back. Said Tyler, “It’s nature. It’s all around you. It’s awesome”. Added Natasha, “This is where we came to have our engagement photos taken. We took them at Vesper Point. It’s so untouched, so unspoiled. We keep on coming back”. Fay was also walking her dogs, Audi and Tess. She had never been to Moorecroft before and had been told that it would be a perfect place to paddle her kayak on a warmer day. “It’s such an interesting landscape. It’s very beautiful. It will be fun to come back with my kayak and explore some more.” Jane Armstrong lives in neighbouring Schooner Cove. Walking with Gracie, her Wheaten Terrier, she said “I love it here. It’s off the beaten track. It’s always quiet and for me it is an endless source of delight. The movement of the tides is fascinating. In the winter the water reflects the forest in beautiful shades of green. In the off-season there are never too many people and even on the greyest of drizzly days it has a beauty all of its own.” Said Guy Monty, field ornithologist, environmental consultant and
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What to bring ✓ Binoculars, ✓ Camera ✓ Picnic ✓ Book ✓ Paint box If you plan on hiking the forest trails walking shoes are recommended. Dogs are permitted in the park; however, a leash is required. A reminder too: Nothing can be taken from the Park; no driftwood or oysters gathering is permitted.
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Fay and her dogs Audi and Tess enjoy a walk on a recent afternoon in Moorecroft Regional Park.
park caretaker: “In this mild winter, a visit to Moorecroft is a great opportunity for a stroll on a quiet and peaceful beach”. Moorecroft is a magnet for naturalists and keen observers of nature alike. On a recent January afternoon there were raucous Glaucous-winged gulls in plenty. A distant solitary heron kept a keen eye on the water and a bald eagle perched high above the bay. Already, as the eagles seek their mates, their courting rituals can be observed. Some are already building nests. In the shallows of the inner bay paddled a small flock of Mallard ducks and, for a while, were joined by a number of pretty white Buffleheads. In the Outer Bay were more ducks as mixed flock of Surf Scoters and Barrow’s Goldeneyes greedily scavenged mussels from the sea bed. To visit Moorecroft in the winter and/or early spring is a truly unique experience.
Editor’s note Editor’s note
[This original 26, 2013]. This is in the Thisarticle is the was first in a seriespublished of pages March that will appear Tuesdays firstThe in NEWS. a seriesOnce of pages that will appear every other Tuesday a month, Nanoose Bay writer Jill Davies will in The NEWS. Every second week, Nanoose Bayofwriter Jill Davies will provide some information on the beaches our region, from provide some information on the beaches of our region, from Nanoose Bay to Deep Bay. On another Tuesday each month a difNanoose Baywriter to Deep Bay. Onthealternating Tuesdays, a different ferent will feature trails of our region. Enjoy! writer will feature the trails of our region. Enjoy!
No No more more than than 20 20 minutes minutes from from the the Island Island Highway Highway •• From Nanaimo take Northwest Bay Bay from from Hwy Hwy 19. 19. •• From Parksville take take Northwest Northwest Bay Bay Rd Rd from from Hwy Hwy 19A 19A • Travel to Stewart Rd Rd •• Follow Stewart to to its its end end • (at the bend onto onto Davenham stay stay left left •• and follow the road road down down the the hill) hill) •• and this will take you you to to Moorecroft Moorecroft Park Park entrance. •• The park is open from 7am to 9pm year year round. round.
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