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The Regional District of Nanaimo is “looking for answers” as to how a $45,000 geothermal heat pump system at the Nanoose Fire Hall discharged 4.7 million litres of well water in less than six weeks. From Nov. 7 to Dec. 17, 2012, the Nanoose Fire Hall consumed an average of 117,840 litres of water per day, confirmed Randy Alexander, the RDN’s general manager of regional and community utilities. According to the RDN’s 2013 Water Conservation Plan, an average Nanoose Bay household consumes 458 litres per day. “The original intent was to reduce greenhouse gas production and save energy,” said Alexander, who added the system was shut down in early 2013 shortly after the inefficiencies came to light and the building is now being heated by a backup gas boiler. “Certainly, this isn’t acceptable and we are looking for answers,” said Alexander, adding RDN staff is working with Johnstone Davidson Architecture (the company who designed Nanoose Fire Hall) as well as third-party engineers to find out what went wrong. RDN director George Holme, who represents Nanoose Bay, said he was “disappointed” to hear about the water inefficiencies, especially given that water is a “sensitive” issue in the area. “Somebody isn’t coming through,” said Holme, noting that he was only made aware of the issue a few weeks ago. “You hire engineers to best advise you on what to do — they’re supposed to be the experts.” Holme said the fire hall’s system is being looked into by staff at the RDN. See MORE ANSWERS, page A7

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THE FEAST OF ST. PATRICK: Fairwinds resident Philip Carter was one of the many guests who chose to be Irish for a night at an Irish pub party held at the Fairwinds Golf Club in Nanoose Bay on Friday, March 14. Guests wearing their best green attire celebrated The Feast of St. Patrick with a buffet dinner, live music by Celtic Chaos and Irish jigs.

BUSY WEEK FOR RCMP

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Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Hunter didn’t hold back in his applause for his staff March 13 at a Parksville Chamber of Commerce dinner hosted by Tigh-Na-Mara Resort. “Words cannot describe how well our members have done in the last week,” said Hunter. “The community should be really

proud of our detachment.” Hunter said RCMP saw the busiest five-day period of the year “based on how labor intensive and serious the cases were.” Hunter went on to describe how police arrested a suspect in a daytime break-and-enter shortly after it was called in, located a missing Qualicum Beach woman suffering from dementia, responded to a severe

residential assault in rural Qualicum Beach resulting in attempted murder charges, attended an armed robbery in Errington and assisted the fire department in investigating an explosion in Dashwood which resulted from an illicit drug production operation. “The members at our detachment did an outstanding job,” said Hunter. See YOUTH, TRAFFIC, page A7

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Nail gun, downriggers stolen Thursday

Oceanside RCMP say sometime during the early hours of March 13, a theft from a truck and boat occurred in the driveway of a home located in the 300 block of Stanford Avenue, in Parksville. Police say thieve(s) stole a Bostitch nail gun, valued at $300, from the back of a truck and two Scotty brand electric downriggers valued at $1,200, from a boat. The police are asking for your assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for this crime. Please remember to lock up all valuables and be vigilant in reporting suspicious persons or vehicles in your neighbourhoods. If you have any information regarding these thefts please contact the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. — NEWS Staff/RCMP news release

Homelessness task force making progress The Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness is holding a meeting to inform the public on the progress made by the group on March 27. The group will share information from the homeless count of 2013, address the strengths and the gaps that currently exist within the community and have a discussion of where to go from here. There will be a questions-and-ideas period at the end of the evening. The meeting takes place at The Forum at the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, with dinner at 6 p.m. and presentations at 6:30 p.m. E-mail Sarah at homelessness@sosd69.com to confirm your attendance by Monday, March 24, 2014 to guarantee a light dinner. —NEWS Staff

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BEST BEHAVED: Spirited and obedient are some of the terms used to describe Jack Russell terriers. Coombs 4-H member Eva Love would agree her spunky Jack Russell named Charlie is all that and more. Charlie was the winner of the best-behaved dog category at the Dog Dayz of Winter Pet Expo on Saturday at the Coombs Fairgrounds.

SCHOOL CLOSURES

Politicians look for answers There was talk of accessing alternative revenue sources

The trustees of School District 69 met with Qualicum Beach town council Monday to discuss the district’s ongoing facilities review, which may result in school closures, including Qualicum Beach Elementary School. Council acknowledged the school board’s hard work in examining solutions to the district’s growing annual deficit, and recognized the difficult decision-making process at hand for trustees who are undertaking a facilities review and public consultation which may result in school closures, according to a news release from the town. “School sites are important community assets

and council is pleased to be working with school trustees in discussing our shared interests,” said Mayor Teunis Westbroek. “The town has invested in its youth and family retention and attraction strategy, and as part of ensuring its success, council is encouraged by the district’s commitment to early learning and retaining grades K-12 in Qualicum Beach.” School Board Chair Lynette Kershaw added: “While no decision has been reached, school trustees remain dedicated towards looking at the best outcomes for our community and our schools. Continuing to meet with town council, and other stakeholder groups, is an important part of that process.” See SUBMIT YOUR FEEDBACK, page A9

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The BC Government is proposing to ofﬂoad the province’s world-class recycling programs, run by local municipalities, to an association led by big multi-national corporations. The idea is that we’ll get a better, more efﬁcient program that costs taxpayers less.

Currently, BC homeowners only pay, on average, $35 a year for curbside recycling. Under the proposed regime, you’ll pay more. Every time you bring home a pizza, buy toilet paper,

Unfortunately, what we’ll really end up with is anyone’s guess.

How much more? Well, nobody’s saying.

The association isn’t guaranteeing that we’ll get a better program, or even one as good as the current Blue Box program already in place. Since the association is led by big businesses outside of BC, many of whom are not even headquartered in Canada, one could presume that proﬁts will come before environmental stewardship. They usually do. They also won’t guarantee that there won’t be any job cuts here in BC.

Here’s the only thing anyone does know: we already have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, managed locally and puts the BC environment first. So why is the BC government flipping a coin, bringing in a questionable recycling program that some of our local elected officials are already calling a “scam?”

And how is this supposed to make things better for BC?

or pretty much anything else that comes in a package, businesses will be passing their increased costs on to you.

It’s time to contact Premier Clark and ask her.

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SENIORS AND DRIVING

When is it time to hang up the keys?

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Does age affect your ability to drive? According to Transport Canada, drivers aged 65 and over represent 17 per cent of fatalities nationwide, yet senior drivers only account for 14 per cent of licensed drivers. “The population is aging and it’s a big issue on the horizon,” said Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services Operations NCO Cpl. Mike Elston. “It’s something that has to be dealt with.” Elston said that given the demographics of Parksville Qualicum Beach, it should be no surprise that police see a greater number of drivers licenses revoked due to medical or physical infirmities here than other areas of the province. “Senior drivers have high crash rates per kilometer driven,” said ICBC spokesperson Adam Grossman. “This means that while seniors may drive less, they’re more at risk when they do so.” Superintendent of motor vehicles Sam MacLeod said drivers are required to undergo a medical exam when they turn 80 and I get a medical exam done must be re examined every every year so to get this special one on top of that is two years afterwards. a pain in the neck SAM MACLEOD MacLeod PHOTO ILUSTRATION PROVIDED BY THINK STOCK said the med- Given the demographics here, it’s not surprising police see a greater number of older drivers getting their licences ical exam is revoked here than other areas of the province. administered by a physician or nurse practitioner “to determine an individual’s fitness of patient-physician relationships. “The loss of a drivers license equates tion test and got my license within to drive for the safety of both the driver “I have been told that the relation- to the loss of freedom,” said Schewe. a few weeks and when my kids went and the public.” ship between a patient and physician “It’s easy to see where this resistance is through the system they went to drivHowever, at least one senior driver is very personal,” said Elston. “It is just coming from.” ing school and it took them two years,” finds this exam “an irritant.” as difficult for a physician, as it is for a Schewe said people often unfairly he said. Eighty-three-year-old Bruce Pepper family member, to recommend a per- discriminate against older drivers. “Road rules have changed, there are of Parksville has been medically exam- son’s license be revoked.” “There is a higher risk (of an ac- more traffic signs up and I would say ined by his physician twice since turnElston said if a patient passes the cident) with new drivers — who we driving is a lot more complicated toing 80. test, he or she pays the fee and carries never complain about — compared to day.” “The exam costs $100 to $120,” said on for the next two years. However, if older drivers who we always complain However, Schewe admits not evPepper. “You’re forced to take the test the physician feels the patient is unfit about,” said Schewe. erybody is fit to drive and aging conand it isn’t even tax deductible as a to drive, they must forward informa“Perhaps it is because people can tributes to the degradation of vision, medical expense.” tion to the superintendent of motor see themselves as a new driver, but perception and reaction time amongst Pepper said the exam tests a pa- vehicles and the patient is then at-risk they can’t necessarily see themselves other factors. tient’s vision, reflexes, mobility, heart to have his/her drivers license revoked as an older driver,” said Schewe. “It’s In an effort to support senior drivand lungs, among other physical func- or be re-examined by the DriveABLE much easier to put yourself in some- ers, Schewe runs a popular course tions. program (an in-office or on-road test). one’s shoes when you have already through Vancouver Island Universi“I get a medical exam done every Elston said the in-office test is ad- traveled that distance.” ty’s ElderCollege program called Safe year so to get this special one on top of ministered by a computer and many Schewe said road culture has Driving for Seniors. It will be offered that is a pain in the neck,” said Pepper. seniors feel “it’s out of their element.” changed drastically since many senior again in the fall term. Additionally, Additionally, RCMP member Elston Tim Schewe, retired RCMP Con- drivers initially took to the wheel. Schewe runs a blog dedicated to road said the medical exam, which is ad- stable of 25 years who now runs “When my mother learned to drive safety and traffic law information. For ministered by a patient’s physician, is DriveSmartBC, said he has witnessed a she paid $2 and got her license, when more information visit: “conflictual” due to the intimate nature “resistance” to the DriveABLE program. I learned to drive I took a 20 queshttp://drivesmartbc.ca

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“Home staging” is a concept gaining popularity for its ability to sell houses, according to professional stager Vicki Lerch. In fact, it’s an idea Lerch believes in so much she’s decided to defer retirement and instead start her very own staging company — Sold On Staging. “Staging is a fascinating industry,” said Lerch. “It’s about a lot more than just cleaning and de-cluttering your house before you put it on the market.” Lerch said staging works to transform your home into a space where potential buyers can easily see their new life. “First impressions are everything,” she said. “A potential buyer can make a decision within the first eight seconds of seeing a house.” Lerch said Sold On Staging

focuses on creating an emotional connection between the buyer and the home. “It’s a lot about target marketing and selling a lifestyle,” said Lerch. “In today’s digital age, people flip through several photos a day on the internet making it much more important that your home stand out.” Lerch said homeowners are often unable to stage their own house properly. “If you have lived in a house for a long time it becomes your home,” said Lerch. “And you can’t exactly separate yourself from that. But when you put it on the market it becomes a product and staging can help sell that product — kind of like wrapping up a gift really nicely.” Lerch, who has lived in Qualicum Beach for the past 21 years, is excited about this new entrepreneurial adventure.

“I’ve always had an interest in interior design and a keen eye for fashion. I am way too creative and passionate not to pursue a career in design,” she said. “I’ve always dreamed of owning my own business. I work within my client’s budget. I use as much of their furniture as I can and supplement the rest with my own furniture.” Lerch said her favorite part of the job is the end result. “When I stage a house the client usually leaves and when they come back at the end of the day they are so excited to see their home,” she said. “It’s just like on HGTV — I love that initial reaction where they can’t believe the transformation.” Sold On Staging has been in operation since 2011 and Lerch covers the areas between Bowser and Nanaimo. Lerch is certified as a Canadian Redesign and

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FINANCE COLUMN

Avoid having your money taken by the sharks Every now and then we read about an unscrupulous so-called “investment advisor” who has managed to fleece some innocent unsuspecting investors. Most of these cases look and feel the same. Normally, guaranteed returns are offered well above markets rates and the investments are normally made into corporations that no one has ever heard of. There is good news and bad news here. The bad news is that the industry and regulators can only do so much to prevent these occurrences. The good news is that you, as an investor, can avoid being taken by the sharks. There is a certain amount of personal accountability that is involved in these transactions on behalf of the investor. Here are some tips to make sure your money does not end up somewhere in the Caribbean: Work with a qualified investment advisor: Make sure the advisor you work with is registered and licensed. For securities you can look them up on

the B.C. Securities Commission website with and never to the advisor directly. Do at www.bcsc.bc.ca. Additionally, there not make cheques payable to corporate is a Canadian Securities Administrators names that you are not familiar with. disciplined persons list at www.securi Soliciting: Be wary of cold calls, internet promotions, Investment ties-administrators.ca/disads and investment semiciplinedpersons.aspx where nars hosted by companies or you can view any disciplinpeople you don’t know. Do ary action that might have not invest with anyone other been enforced in the past. By Stuart Kirk than your trusted advisor. For Insurance advisors go If someone other than your to The Insurance Council Of trusted advisor is trying to B.C. website at www.insurget you to invest always apancecouncilofbc.com. proach your trusted advisor Don’t let greed cloud to enquire about the investyour judgement: Rarely can ment for offer. This investan advisor be in a position to ment might not have been promise returns unless the offered to you by your trusted investment is a guaranteed return product like a GIC. If a promise of advisor before because it is either a scam above market return sounds too good to or more riskier than your risk profile suggests. be true, then it probably is. Identifying a scam artist: Scam artMake cheques payable to the correct names: Always make cheques pay- ists look like you and me. They often able to the institution you are investing look professional. Sometimes they have

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stand-still, and 14 metres across. Their large padded paws allow this elusive predator to travel great distances in near silence and they’re absolute masters at blending in. The book includes tales of bounty hunters like the infamous Cougar Annie who shot a cougar on her 73rd birthday, and attack stories like that of the woman living in a logging camp in the 1950s who was attacked two separate times by the same cougar in one day. However, as Wild says in The Cougar, “co-existing with cougars isn’t about fear, it’s about knowledge.” The Cougar blends natural history, scientific research, First Nations stories and first-person accounts to explore our evolving relationship with this powerful and intriguing predator. It also includes amazing photos and up-to-date information on cougar awareness and defense tactics for those living, working or travelling in cougar country. Wild explores what makes this animal that has both fascinated and frightened Vancouver Islanders throughout history so beautiful, so dangerous, and

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There is no shortage of Brant geese in Parksville Qualicum Beach this month. Our thanks to Rick Marotz for sending us this photo.

why cougars remain such an important and valuable part of our environment. Wild is the author of several books, including One River, Two Cultures, The Comox Valley and Sointula Island Utopia, winner of a BC Historical Federation Certificate of Merit. She has also written for numerous periodicals, including Beautiful British Columbia, Reader’s Digest and Canada’s History Magazine. She lives in Courtenay, BC, with her

partner, Rick James. Tickets for this event are $10 each, and available at the Welcome Centre at VIU’s Nanaimo campus, or by calling 250-7406611, or at the Salish Sea Market in Bowser and Courtyard Café in Qualicum Beach. Doors open at the Field Station at 6 pm. Gourmet snacks and treats prepared by VIU’s award-winning Culinary Arts students will be available for purchase.

The Deep Bay Marine Field Station is located at 370 Crome Point Road, Bowser, about half an hour north of Parksville. For more information and driving instructions, please contact the station at (250) 740-6611, or email deepbay@viu.ca, or visit http://www.viu.ca/deepbay/ For a complete schedule of events during the Brant Wildlife Festival (March 1 to April 22), visit www.brantfestival.bc.ca — Submitted by VIU

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RE: THE ESTATE OF ALFRED RILEY CROWDER, also known as ALFRED R. CROWDER, also known as ALFRED CROWDER, also known as A.R. CROWDER, also known as ALF CROWDER, Deceased, formerly of 838 Reid Road, Parksville, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Alfred Riley Crowder, also known as Alfred R. Crowder, also known as Alfred Crowder, also known as A.R. Crowder, also known as Alf Crowder, Deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Patricia Ellen Dennison, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at #1-699 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C. on or before April 23, 2014, 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.

DASHWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE 2014 The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking to purchase one (1) full sized Â˝ ton 4x4 pick-up truck with four door crew cab to be used in the Dashwood Fire Department fleet. A copy of the proposal document can be obtained from the Transportation Services Department by calling 250-390-6565 or toll free 1-877-607-4111. Submissions clearly marked â€œDashwood Fire Department Vehicle Purchase 2014â€? will be accepted at the Regional District of Nanaimo, Main Reception desk, located on the 2nd Floor, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2, until 4:00 pm, Friday, March 28, 2014. The Regional District of Nanaimo reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept the proposal that is deemed most favourable to the interests of the Regional District. The lowest priced or any proposal will not necessarily be chosen.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clifford â€œMackâ€? McLean Stone on February 15, 2014 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Norah, Mack will be lovingly missed by his children: Paul (Julie), Maureen (Gord) and Megan (Brad); Grandchildren: Christopher (Morgan), Jeremy (Melissa), Ryley, Brynn and Anna; Great Grandchildren: Marcus, Maxwell and Marshall; other dear family, Bill and Mary, Ted, Andrea, Shannon and their families; and many friends. Mack was born in Vancouver on October 24, 1928 and grew up in Ioco. Returning to Vancouver, he graduated from Lord Byng High School and entered UBC to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Too young to enlist in the armed forces, he joined the Merchant Marines, serving in the Pacific until after WWII. An accomplished P.Eng his entire career, Mack enjoyed many years with Imperial Oil before embarking into entrepreneurship in the 1970â€™s back home in BC. Mack and Norah married in 1950 and never looked back. They lived in Ontario during their earlier married years and permanently settled in Parksville, BC in 1971. Mack shared with Norah a love of family, travel, dogs, great friends, interesting books and sports. Family always occupied top spot. Mack contributed his analytical skills as a school district trustee and member of BC Ferries Board of Directors. Lately he had turned his hand to writing and always had a keen interest in stamp collecting. Dad/ Grandpa/Papa/Great-Grandpa/Uncle/Friend will be missed tremendously by us all. â€œA True Gentleman.â€? A memorial will be held at a later date. Donations are welcome to be made in Dadâ€™s name to a charity of your choice.

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Otto passed away after a devastating illness on Tuesday evening at the Gardens in Qualicum surrounded by his wife Maria, friends and a very caring and compassionate staff. His first wife, Marika, brother, Stephen, and sister, Hermina, predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Maria, his daughter Martha (Phillip) and his step-children Christopher and Michelle. He also leaves behind his grand-daughters Jennifer and Deanna and one great-grandson, Damian of BC, his sister Ibolya and nieces Agnes, Ildiko, Eva and nephew Gyula in Hungary, Veronica in Florida and Suzanne and her brother, Peter in Errington, BC. Brother-In-Law Nicholas (Janet), Kitchener, ON., nephew Zoltan (Cheryl), London, ON. Otto emigrated from Hungary to Canada in 1957, eventually settling in Gold River, BC. He worked for the Gold River Pulp Mill for 27 years. During that time he was a member of the Lions Club and served as the president for one term. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking (he belonged to the Nanaimo Wood Scrollers Club) and the flowers in his garden. Otto was also a member of the Nanaimo and Victoria Hungarian Clubs, where he met his second wife Maria. His friends and family will miss him. He was a kind, gentle soul with a ready smile and a good word for everybody. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 591 Arbutus St., Qualicum Beach, BC on Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to the Alzheimer Society of BC or the Oceanside Hospice Society.

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OCEANSIDE Lawn & Garden. Tree pruning, hedge shaping & trimming, gutters, & early spring garden clean-ups, powerwashing. (250)240-1116.

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REG Bluenose APBT puppies for sale. Razors Edge/Gotti bloodlines, all blue/white markings. 250-8773564 or email northernflower9@hotmail.com for pics/info

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE ANTIQUE LAMPS, crystal, ceramic smalls, tables, framed prints, dressers. View daily 1pm-4pm. (250)754-3389.

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FURNITURE COFFEE TABLE, 60â€? x 19â€?, good cond, solid wood construction, $100. 2 end tables, $60 ea. 1 (250)756-2694 QUALICUM- DARK coffee table, by Jordans 40â€?square w/4 glass panels, $100. Glass topped table, 44â€?diameter, light colour w/4 upholstered chairs, $150. Pallister oak computer desk, 51â€?w, $100. 2 book cases, teak, 5â€™ & 6â€™w, $65/each. Call (250)752-2641. QUEEN MATTRESS SET! Pillowtop Style. Brand New. $200. (250)713-9680 THOMASVILLE 2 piece entertainment unit, cherry wood. Excellent condition. width 45â€?, height 82â€? and depth 26â€?. TV included. $200. Call (250)7292690 (Nanaimo). WHITE CABINET, custom made, base 30â€? high, 8 feet long, top piece is 60â€? high. Asking $400 firm. Call (250)586-3339. WILLIS & COMPANY piano, beautiful condition, $1000. Lazy-boy chair, good condition. $300. Glass-top coffee table $150. No reasonable offer refused. (250)338-1970 after 6pm

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES DELUXE GOLDEN Breeza, power-lift recliner, tan leather. New at $3100; Sell $2200 obo. (250)754-3703.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1 OMEGA juicer (Model #8003) $200, 1 CPAP breathing machine, like new, $350. Call (250)933-3900. 1 stove, $20. 1 Kenmore Stacker Dryer with new motor. Needs heat element. $100. Deep freeze $80. 7 white aluminum windows all for $250 or sold separate. Various sizes. Open to offers 250-752-0169 4 Tickets to Rock band YES at Queen E. Theatre in Van. Face value $109.50/ea. for Mar 20. Call 250-248-2473 ARROWSMITH GOLF and Country Club full membership for sale. Call (250)752-1490 CEDAR CHEST- BBQ tools and tank, patio table, umbrella and 4 chairs. 12.5â€™ Cat boat. Table saw. Ikea bookcase and cupboard. Chesterfield matching loveseat, Steno armchair. Side tables and lamps. Call 250-954-1771. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, W/D, F/S, granite tiles, beautiful, 17-pce kitchen cupboards, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160 WOODSTOVE, GREAT condition, nice and clean. Located in Nanaimo (you must be able to pick up). $500 obo. Call (250)933-5223

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PARKSVILLE 2-BDRM Duplex, centrally located. H/W floors, W/D. $975. + utilities. April 1st. Non-smoking, cat ok. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. (250)954-3634.

RATHTREVOR BEACH area: Private bath, wifi, extras. Ideal for N/S student, working person, quiet, comfortable. Call (250)586-7280.

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MT. ARROWSMITH golf membership for sale. Annual green fees paid for by the corporate passes. Contact for more info. 250-248-2210 or 250-240-0007. NEW AREA Rug red w/black & white, bought, $300, sell $100. 7â€™lx5w. (250)585-7744.

1478 SQ.FT. RANCHER 6 years young. 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Double + attached garage, heat pump, 14x40 deck. Bowser/ Deep Bay area. $365,000. Call 250-757-8757.

QUALICUM BEACH Ocean view 1600sqft built 2010. 2 bdrm 3 bath 3 levels walk to town beach. 20x12 shop carport, RV parking low maint high efficient home $485,000. Call 250-228-4623.

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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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MOBILE HOMES & PADS 14â€™ WIDE 3 bdrm mobile in Whiskey Creek w/wood stove, on 5.5 shared acres. $750/mo. Refs reqâ€™d. (250)954-1355.

COOMBS 3 BDRM updated clean 14 wide mobile in pet friendly family park. $49,000. Call 250-937-1760. COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms w/2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. Also LADYSMITH 3bdrm w/1bdrm suite, dble garage +1000 sq.ft. storage area. $25,000 down. 250753-0160

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NORTH NANAIMO- 107 Harpooner Place (off McGirr) 2100sq ft, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean mtn views, cul-de-sac, close to schools, lrg fenced yrd, new kitchen & roof, beautiful deck, lot size 7600sqft. $389,000. (250)756-6125.

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LIVE IN this 3 bdrm house with mortgage helper (legal 1 bdrm suite $750/mo). Have a home based business in the 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway (room for RV). New plumbing, windows, Valor F/P, laminate floors/ carpet, driveway, HW tank, D/W, W & D, all appliances stay. 2 blks to City Hall/Library. Low utilâ€™s w/2 natural gas F/Ps, stove, HW and dryer (separate meters). Garden shed/small studio, veg garden and xeriscaping front yard (no watering). A must see @ $349,900. (250)954-0227.

COOMBS- 3 bdrms, F/S, W/D, deck, fenced yrd, pet friendly smoking unit. #1-1027 Virginia Rd. Available April 1. $800+ utils. Call (250)248-2285.

PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath Character home with basement. Large yard with workshop. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, $1100. Apr. 1. (250)586-1372

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO (SHERLOCK Manning), $600. Beautiful condition. Located in Qualicum Beach. Call (250)752-5373.

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ROYAL DOLTON dishes â€œJaporaâ€? $350. Antique chair, $75. Call (250)933-3900. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD available online: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

QUALICUM VILLAGE- Large, bright 1-bdrm duplex. Large yard. NS/NP. Discount to good tenant. (250)954-3645.

2 bd & den condo close to hwy access, neighbourhood pub and store, across from beach. Freshly painted. Avail now or March 1. $1000 month call Steve or Carol @ 250-5940636 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 inclâ€™d and an optional evening dining program is available. Single occupancy $1250. Double $1300. Ph. (250) 248-2143

MOILLIET MANOR 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 SPACIOUS 1 bdrm apt. quiet bldg, centrally located. Hot water, storage, parking, included in rent. $725/mo. Avail April 1. 250248-5431 PARKSVILLE- 1 bdrm condo in Ocean Trails. 5 appliances. 12 month lease. NS/NP. $800. Avail April 1st .(250)752-3419.

COTTAGES PARKSVILLE QUIET, 2 bdrm Cottage on acreage. Church Rd. $ 800 Call 250-937-2700

QUALICUM BEACH: 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath in quiet location near the Village. Avail. Apr. 1. W/D, NS/NP. $1100+ utilâ€™s. Call (250)240-2730, (250)240-8644 SEAWARD WAY: Oceanside on Eaglecrest Golf Course, adult 50+ community. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, NS/NP, $1100/mo Call 250-752-8605

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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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1997 MAZDA, 7 passenger 4wd automatic. 298,000 km. 4 snow tires on rims, well maintained, runs well, back up camera. Good work horse. Asking $1900. Phone 250-752-2249

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2006 DODGE Caravan, 7 passenger, 96,000 km, great shape. $6,900 obo. Located in Port Alberni. Call (250)7233393.

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DO YOU HAVE LOCAL SPORTS NEWS? Contact: Tyson Taylor, Sports Reporter Email: sports@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-951-3809

SAILING

Hot Rum Series struggles in the calm Weekend races at Schooner Cove leave just one final run March 23 in the local season T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

The Hot Rum Series was looking to make up for time lost to weather delays. Light winds of 0 to 10 knots were the order of the day as the racing fleet of Schooner Cove Yacht Club held races four and five of the winter series. At the beginning of race four the breeze was almost non-existent and the crews were hard pressed to get moving at all. The wind increased by the time the boats rounded the first mark and they were able to deploy their spinnakers for a downwind run to the next mark at Amelia Island. Before rounding they dropped the “chutes” in favor of windward sails. After many tacks into the wind, they reached the finish line in just under one and a half hours. The competition was so tight that there was a tie for second place.

RACE FOUR 1. Shingebiss (Neal Berger) 1:13:52 2 After Five (Andrea Boudreau) 1:23:15 2. Calais (Ralph Hunter) 1:23:15 4. Freewind (Richard Hudson) 1:35:23 The next race was favored with a little more of a breeze. It was a crowded start line when all boats tried to be in the same place at the same time. After the claustrophobic beginning, the boats spread out as they made their way around the course, finishing in less than two hours. RACE FIVE 1. Freewind (Richard Hudson) 1:35:24 2. Shingebiss (Neal Berger) 1:38:02 3. Calais (Ralph Hunter) 1:40:33 4. After five (Andrea Boudreau) — did not finish The final race of the Hot Rum Series will take place on March 23.

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The Hot Rum Series resumed after a brief hiatus thanks to the weather conditions. Racers took part in both the fourth and fifth installment of the series, with the final race coming March 23.

VIJHL HOCKEY

Generals secure another head coach for 2014-15 T YSON TAYLOR

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The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals have found their new head coach for next season in Jason Johns. Johns, who lives in Parksville, has been an assistant coach with the Nanaimo Buccaneers for the last two seasons and is quite familiar with the Generals hockey club. Johns will bring 15 plus years of experience to the Generals, including time as a coach in Alberta and major midget in Saskatchewan. “We were looking for someone young and energetic and who could get excited about rebuilding a team. This is going to be our team, we won’t be patching any holes like last season and Jason is really looking forward to that challenge,” GM Lou Gravel said about the new hire. After going through four head coaches last season, the Generals are starting off the season with another new face behind the bench. For Johns, the fact that there was so many coaching changes last sea-

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The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals’ new head coach Jason Johns is looking forward to the start of the 2014-15 season. He’ll be looking to put a team on the ice the “community can relate with.”

son doesn’t bother him as he begins his tenure. “I’m pretty excited. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind but I’ve met the board and

met some of the great people involved with the Generals, so it’s been good so far,” Johns said. “Being with Nanaimo last year, we played them eight times last sea-

son and I know what they’ve got. There are some good building blocks here and I think it’s going to be awesome. It might not be as quick as we want the turn around to be but when we all look back on it, it’s going to be great.” Both Johns and Gravel will have the chance to get their hands on the team from now until the start of the season, which means the blueprint for the Generals will belong to them and they won’t have to try and work with the hand they’ve been dealt. “We have to get going pretty quick here now with camp coming up in May. We’re going to put more of an emphasis on local talent, guys from Vancouver Island,” Gravel said about recruiting. “We can’t bring in local players who are just average though, we need to go above and beyond to please the fans. We don’t want to have as many imports that we’ve had in the past and we’d really like to have the community relate with these guys.” See MORE GENS, page A29

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Quick soccer re-start Spring soccer starts on tail of winter season’s end T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

Spring Soccer is right around the corner with the fall season now in the books. The recent Oceanside Youth Soccer Society (OYSS) year-end festivities for U11 and U12 boys and girls was a success, despite the terrible weather they played through. The festival was sponsored by Save-OnFoods and many thanks went to them as well as Central Builders for moving the goals from the Qualicum Beach fields to Parksville Community Park. “Save-On-Foods was a big help for the league this year, so we’re very thankful for everything they did for us,” said long time Oceanside Soccer Administrator Mike Cochrane. “We owe a big thanks to the City of Parksville too for having us continue on the field down at the Community Park and up at Springwood as well.” All in all, there were 30 teams taking part over the weekend, with teams from Oceans-

ide, Ladysmith, Nanaimo and Gabriola Island. Saturday, March 8 saw 11 of the U11 boys and six of the U11 girls teams playing in the monsoons in Springwood Park. In Parksville Community Park there were eight U12 boys and five U12 girls teams taking to the pitch. Sunday brought some better weather as the sun came out for a great finish to their season. Each team got to play two games on Saturday and at least one more Sunday, with some teams getting two games on Sunday. Registration for Spring Soccer is open until April 15. The Pony league runs April 5 to June 14, with a Mini World Cup break. U11 to U13 run April 12 to June 14, also including a Mini World Cup. The U14 to U18 will have co-ed teams that will be entered into the Nanaimo Spring League. Their season will be dependent on registration numbers. For any further information, check out the Oceanside Youth Soccer website at oceansideyouthsoccer.com.

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Johns will be meeting with players over the next few weeks that dressed for the Generals last year to see where they’re at, which he’s looking forward to. “We want to show that we’re a no nonsense team

and I know that there were some off-ice problems here last year so we’re going to lay down the ground rules from the start,” Johns said. “We’re all going to be on the same page so we won’t have any misunderstandings.” “We’re gonna get guys in here who want to win and

want to have success.” “We’ll be looking forward to getting these kids out into the community a lot more for the next season too.” “I think that’s important, as well as working with the bantam and midget rep teams to have a bit of a feeder program going.”

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Dwayne Dyson, Branch Manager is pleased to announce that Todd Sjogren has recently joined our Parksville BMO Nesbitt Burns Branch.

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The Oceanside Track and Field Club held their year end awards ceremony, including the winners for most improved athlete of the year (from left): coach Shannon Woolnough, Ally Proctor, Noah Elliott, Simon Morrison, coach Cathy Mackenize.

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The Oceanside Track and Field Club held their awards night at Ballenas Secondary School on March 12, to hand out the hardware to those who had an excellent 2013 season. The OTFC will hold their first practice of the 2014 season on April 1 and are looking forward to another great year. Anyone looking to join should

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Fancy some lobster bisque, mini Greek lamb wraps and B.C. rockfish tacos? All this and more locally made dishes will be served at the annual Taste of Oceanside happening March 29. This fundraiser is a project of the Rotary Club of Parksville AM and garners money for worthwhile local and international initiatives. The event has been very successful in the past, last year selling 475 tickets. Lynne Pearson, past president of the club and chair of The Taste of Oceanside, said she’s looking forward to the mini scones with clotted cream and strawberry fig jam. She said there are a number of reasons the event is so successful. “People like the variety and quality of the food at a really reasonable price, the opportunity to wander around and sample and chat and listen to music, and a generally nice evening.” Guests at the Taste of Oceanside get to make their way through 11 different food

stations at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre tasting scrumptious menu items from local establishments like Arts Cafe, Butlers at the Mansion and Cedars Restaurant and Lounge at Tigh-Ma-Mara. Live entertainment by Peter Mason and Friends will set the mood as people sip on refreshments and bid on silent auction items. Admission to the event is $15, and food and beverage coupons are $1 apiece. The coupons are exchanged for dishes from the various restaurant food stations. Each restaurant will offer three items priced between one and three coupons each. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a major door prize will cap off the evening. The Rotary Club of Parksville AM fund annual scholarships for Ballenas graduating students, supports local literacy initiatives, assists the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre and provides support to both the Salvation Army and the SOS. The Club commits funds annually to Disaster Aid Canada, and this year multiplied its donation tenfold in response to the typhoon disaster in The Philippines. In partnership with the “Live Different” youth movement and their Hero Holi-

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day program, a donation will be made this year toward school uniforms for children in Haiti. Find tickets for the event March 29 at Marlin Travel and Close To You Ladies Fashion in

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When Tatiana Vasilieva heard Mexican Oboist Geronimo Mendoza performing with the Vancouver Island Symphony in Nanaimo, she was moved by his music. “I heard him playing with the symphony, playing solo, and I was really impressed. And when I find something so special I always decide to share this with my public here in Parksville.”

Vasilieva is the artistic director with the Vancouver Island Opera, which is presenting Mendoza in its Parksville Recital Series on Sunday, March 23 at 3 p.m. The recital takes place at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville (the MAC). Vasilieva said those who have never heard oboe played live won’t want to miss the show. “It is a very difficult instrument to play but it has a beautiful warm and fluid sound, so

it is special for people to hear, especially with this program he is doing.” Mendoza started training in music at 11 and had collaborated with a number of professional orchestras in Mexico and Canada. These include Calgary Philharmonic, Vancouver Opera and Vancouver Symphony Orchestras. He is a former member of the Mexico City Philharmonic and with that orchestra he toured Europe and Asia.

Mendoza is a three-time grant recipient of the Mexico Arts Council (FONCA) and has also garnered grants from the B.C. Arts Council. Currently a resident of Vancouver, he is a member of the Vancouver Metropolitan and Vancouver Island Orchestras. Mendoza will be joined by accomplished pianist Nikolai Maloff at the MAC March 23. Tickets for the VIO recital are $15 and include goodies and re-

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come before the board. They could be the same ones that initiated conversation, or they could look different based on information that was garnered throughout the process. At that time the trustees could simply say ‘no thanks’ to any of the recommendations, or request more time and information or vote in favour of the recommendations before us. The better informed we are by our communities, the better equipped we feel to make a decision. As a trustee I am heartened to see and be part of sometimes very lively debate and discussion that comes from public input. Rest assured, your voice is not falling on deaf ears. For those of you who were unable to attend the public meeting at French Creek School you missed out on some beautiful piano playing, lovely slide show and thought-provoking and informed presentations and questions by the community. I want to thank those involved for helping to remind us all the value of a friend, a neighbour, a grandparent, a community. No matter the outcome, it is the hope of the trustees that we have had a process that was open, fair and transparent. If you have ideas, comments or questions, please continue to bring them forward. They are necessary. There is a ‘Toward a Future for Schools’ conversation Thursday March 13 at 7 pm in the OMS library to talk about facilities and a special public board meeting April 1 at 7 pm to at the board offices in Parksville. If you are unable to attend any meetings, please provide your thoughts via our email facilities2014@sd69.bc.ca or feel free to call me, 250-752-4469

Parksville Car Clinic French Creek Community School and community members met with the school district board of trustees and staff on March 1 and presented an impassioned and valuable lesson on community, what it means and how it is instrumental in the education of our children. Faced with a 3.2 million dollar debt in 5 years, the school district is struggling to find where money can be saved, while also looking at sources of revenue to create stability and sustainability in our district. For the third time in fifteen years French Creek School has been recommended for closure, alongside Qualicum Elementary, Parksville Elementary and Winchelsea Elementary. These recommendations were informed by numerous public and staff meetings that began last fall. By accepting the draft report at the end of January, the Board signalled its intent to embark on a 90 day, at least, consultation period with our school district community. We are half-way through and it is a heart-wrenching process. It is important to keep in mind that these are simply recommendations and trustees’ final decision will be shaped by public and staff input. Public meetings, like the one at FCCS, have offered alternative scenarios, comments and many questions that have yet to be answered. Julie Austin, At the end of April recomSchool Trustee mendations will once again

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I pledge . . . my Head to clearer thinking my Heart to greater loyalty my Hands to larger service and my Health to better living for my club, my community and my country. 4-H is about teamwork, leadership, agriculture and friendship. Our motto is “Learn to do by doing” and best of all, we do it by having fun! The success of the 4-H program is based on many volunteers and the tremendous amount of effort and time given by the leaders, members and parents. It is a pleasure to be a part of their journey, witnessing these often quiet, shy children blossom into self-assured young adults. These same people often return to volunteer as leaders themselves marking the success of the 4-H program.

587 Alberni Hwy. Parksville 250-248-3243 4-H is one of Canada’s longest-running vibrant youth organizations, with a mission to inspire, educate and develop youth as dynamic community leaders. 4-H is very active in the Parksville-Qualicum district and is currently enjoying an increase in its membership and the number of new projects. Youth from the ages of 6 to 19 are involved in projects such as poultry, beef, swine, dairy, horse, sheep, rabbit, goat, cavy, dog, gardening, small engines, sewing, photography and Cloverbuds. 4-H members are keen to learn and keen to help. They are interesting, active young people who love animals and are a pleasure to be around. To learn more about local 4 H clubs please contact Joan Larson, 250-752-0395 or joan@joanlarson.com

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4-H members enjoy many opportunities to practice public speaking. They participate in community events such as local parades, community picnics, community family days, visits to care homes and local store customer appreciation days. The members also run concessions, help out at the farmers’ auction, put on petting zoos and serve at community dinners. Locally, 4-H gives back to the community and creates community leaders. Provincially, there are opportunities for conferences, camps and scholarships. Nationally, 4-H members have the opportunity to see different parts of Canada and the world, apply for scholarships and participate in some of the country’s longest-running youth conferences. con’t on page 3 Photo courtesy Denise Whitson

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ERRINGTON • COOMBS • HILLIERS • WHISKEY CREEK • MEADOWOOD play some great pickup games of basketball, volleyball, table tennis and many other various games. Drop-in Floor Hockey: The games and intensity pick up from 8:15-9:45pm when the youth 16+ hit the court and get into some indoor floor hockey. Many participants bring their own sticks, but all the gear you need is provided, so just show up with your running shoes and join in the fun. Both sessions are free for participants but donations are greatly appreciated. For youth and other activity and event information in Arrowsmith be sure to check out arrowsmithcalendar.com or contact Arrowsmith Recreation Team member, Mike Bauche at 1-250-739-1302 or prairysurf@hotmail.com

“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn’t as individuals. When we pool our strength and share the work and responsibility, we can welcome many people, even those in deep distress, and perhaps help them find self-confidence and inner healing.” Jean Vanier

ladies to a new sport or activity. The Sole Sisters were able to sample Nia, yoga, hooping, aerobics, dry land aqua-fit, Zumba, badminton, Belly Fit and walking. At the end of each class, participants were treated to a healthy snack and a time to socialize. The overwhelming success of the Sole Sisters’ inaugural program opened the door for a second ten-week Sole Sisters’ Fitness Program, to be offered Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00pm March 19th-May 21st. The cost of the program is $75.00 and will be instructed by KickStart Fitness coach, Anita Charron. The Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association is also pleased to be offering a free eight-week “Sole Sisters” Fitness Walking program, 9:30-10:30am on Thursdays, led by walking and running coach, and Arrowsmith Recreation Team member, Kim Longmuir. Women of all levels of fitness are welcome to join the walking group. Participants, not able to attend on a regular basis, are more than welcome to drop-in, however it is important to be on Kim’s email list to be kept informed of the walking location each week. If you would like more information or are interested in joining one of the upcoming Sole Sisters’ programs, please contact Kim Longmuir at 250-248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net.

Sole Sisters Keeping 55+ Active If you drop by Errington’s KickStart Fitness gym on a Wednesday afternoon, you will find a group of women, called the “Sole Sisters”, having fun working out together. What initially started as a group of 30 strangers, quickly developed into a group of confident friends, sweating, laughing and supporting each other. Whether doing push-ups, cardio or weights, these women have embraced healthy living through sport and activity, with leadership and motivation from fitness coaches, Beth Alden and Anita Charron. The “Sole Sisters” program was selected as one of only four provincial programs, to receive a FAB (Forever Active Bodies) 55+ grant from Via-Sport, funded by the Province of BC Sport Participation Program. The program was developed by Arrowsmith Recreation Team members, Kim Longmuir and Marilynn Sims, in partnership with the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association and KickStart FitPhoto courtesy of Robin Lafleur ness. The goal of the Sole Sisters’ program was to minimize barriers and increase participation of women, aged 55+ in sport and fitness. The ten-week program, which started January 8th, 2014, enabled the women to build a fitness base with a progressive strength, stretch and stride program. In addition to the functional fitness workout, a female guest instructor was invited each week to introduce the

Recreation Team member and musician, Mike Bauche and musician and Indie band, Counting Time’s, vocalist, Sharon Tomczyk. Watch for great performances to come in May during Youth Week. Drop-in Youth Games and Sports: Wednesday evenings throughout February and March in the Coombs Fairgrounds Activity Building, the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association is hosting fun youth activities from 6:30-9:45pm. Enthusiastic and high-energy facilitator, Mike Bauche, welcomes youth to the Drop-in Youth Games and Sports Night (6:30-8:00pm) where participants enjoy an open gym, board games and other great activities. Youth are encouraged to interact and get into the gym and

It’s Happening for Youth in Arrowsmith Arrowsmith Community Youth Rock Band Project: If you hear some great music coming out of the Soundgarden on the Coombs Fairgrounds, Sunday afternoons in March and April, you are hearing the rocking sounds of ten youth who are taking part in the Youth Rock Band Project. The Project is off to a great start with some very talented Arrowsmith community youth and some great music is going to be created. Along with jamming, writing and learning some great songs, participants are exploring many areas of the music industry including professionalism, marketing, basic sound engineering and recording. The Rock Band Project was made possible by an RDN youth grant and is facilitated by Arrowsmith

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rest of SD-69, the Arrowsmith median was 46. The Provincial median was 42. The under 20 demographic was 21.7% for BC, 21.3% for Arrowsmith, 15% for PV and E,G and H, and 11% for QB. Conspicuously, Area F (CoombsHilliers, Errington) has a demographic pretty much the same as the

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Province as a whole. QB (8700) and Area F (7500) have similar populations, yet in the pre-school (under 5 years old) demographic QB had 155 (1.8% of population) and Area F had 365 (4.9% of population). This is of particular significance as this is indicative of the future elementary enrollment. Why close a school in an area where youth population may be expected to increase. In absolute numbers, this pre-school count has diminished (relative to the 15-20 group) by 58% in QB, by 30% in PV, by 19% in Arrowsmith and 15% in BC as a whole. These trends may be safely considered to be continuing. Housing costs in Parksville/Qualicum are out of the affordable range for wage-dependent young families resulting in these families being driven out, mostly into Area F, if not off the island completely. The Regional District is addressing (at last) this shortfall in lower end housing by enabling secondary rentals on rural properties that can accommodate them. The effect of this will be gradual but it will over time result in a yet more youthful population, especially in Errington, Coombs-Hilliers. Why close a school which in a few years might have to be re-opened?

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The recent public furor over school closure proposals has resulted in some revelations about Arrowsmith (Area F). Coombs-Hilliers is a deep-rooted community. It was set up and structured as a community from the moment of its settlement just over 100 years ago. The school was the first permanent community facility constructed. The current population is measured in generations. A significant proportion of the endemic population is in its 3rd, 4th and 5th generation. This is in contrast to surrounding areas where 50% of the population has lived in the area for 10 years or less. School enrollments peaked in the late 1990’s, probably reflecting the 2nd generation peak (grandchildren) of the baby boomers. Enrollments since then have declined across the board, but not in the same amounts. The 2011 census showed that SD-69 has a pronounced “aged-enriched” population which is strongest in Qualicum Beach where the median age was 64 (which means that half of the population is over 64). The median ages for Nanoose and Parksville were 58, Areas G and H were 56. In strong contrast to the

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“Celebrating 41 Years”

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March 2014 Sole Sisters 55+ Functional Fitness – Wednesdays, March 19th-May 21st, 1:00-2:00pm in the KickStart Fitness gym. This progressive strength, stretch and stride class is open to women ages 55+ looking for a great workout at your own pace. $75.00/10 classes No drop-in. Kim Longmuir 250-2488515; ranlong@telus.net to register. Sole Sisters 55+ Fitness Walking – Thursdays, March 20thMay 8th 9:30-10:30am in various community locations. Women of all fitness levels are welcome to come out and join in this free program. Contact Kim Longmuir 250-2488515; ranlong@telus.net Coombs Country Opera – Friday, March 21st, 7:00-10:00pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Good old time Western music. Open stage. Adults $5.00 Musicians and children free. www.chrco.org

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Tea Dance – Thursday, March 27th 2:00-5:00pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall. Waltz and two-step to some great old time music. $5.00 admission; Musicians free. Refreshments by donation. 250-738-1661; angievh@telus. net; www.chrco.org

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Bradley Centre Luncheon – Friday, March 28th 12:00pm $6.00 per person. Enjoy home made soup, sandwich, dessert, coffee or tea. Members ($2.00 annual fee) and invited guests. 250-248-2336; bradleycentre@shaw.ca

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Bradley Centre Dance – Friday, March 28th, 7:30-10:30pm Admission $10.00 at the door. Come out and enjoy an evening of listening and dancing to the popular “Dan Hughes Band”. 250-248-2336; bradleycentre@shaw.ca Grace United Church Men’s Potluck Breakfast – Saturday, March 29th, 9:00am in the church. wwwgraceunitedchurch. webs.com/

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Visit our full service Pharmacy Get to know our pharmacists Duane and Juliana. They offer personal consultations to help you understand your medication regimen. In addition to monitoring your prescription and non-prescription medications, we check food interactions to ensure you are getting the most effective treatment. To avoid potential reactions, our pharmacists also monitor food and drug allergies and sensitivities. We invite you to make an appointment with any one of our pharmacists to review your complete medication and health profile today.

Steve Dawson in Concert – Saturday, March 29th, 8:00pm, in the Errington War Memorial Hall. Resonator guitar maestrohalf of the former duo Zubot and Dawson. www. stevedawson.ca Coffee and treats available. Tickets $20.00 Ticket location information at www.erringtonhall.bc Big Dance 4-U Featuring Malloomba Boogie Band – Saturday, March 29th, 8:00pm Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall Advance tickets $15 Door $20 Ticket locations and camping information. www.chrco.org

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of veggies, baking, plants, crafts, live music and the famous “sticky buns”. www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca

Mother Goose and Friends – Wednesdays, April 9th-June 11th 11:00-11:30am in the Arrowsmith Hall on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Free interactive song and story time for preschool children and their caregivers. BLT 250-947-8252; blt@sd69.bc.ca or Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515; ranlong@ telus.net

Grace United Church Spring Plant Sale and Tea – Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00am-2:00pm at Grace United Church wwwgraceunitedchurch.webs.com/

Brant Wildlife Festival Eagle Release – Saturday, April 12th, 11:00am-3:00pm at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre. Eagle release at 2:00pm. Entry by donation. www. brantfestival.bc.ca or www.niwra.org

Soundgarden Circle Jam Night – Sunday, May 4th, 7:0010:00pm The Soundgarden is located on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Drop-in $5.00 at the door. Gather with musicians and singers of all skill levels. Bring your guitars, hand drums, keyboards, shakers, marimbas, spoons, voices, tubas. www.thesoundgarden.org

Stephen Fearing and David White in Concert – Friday, April 18th, 8:00pm in the Errington War Memorial Hall. Fine roots and blues from iconic Canadian performers. Coffee and treats available. Tickets $20.00. Ticket location information at www.erringtonhall.bc

Coombs Farmers’ Institute Auction – Sunday, April 13th on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Viewing begins at 10:00am. Auction starts at 11:00am. No buyers’ fee. Machinery, farm implements, livestock, poultry and quality small items. Consignments accepted prior to the sale. Colin Springford 250-468-7510 or www.coombsfair.com

David Gogo in Concert – Saturday, May 10th, 8:00pm in the Errington War Memorial Hall. Award winning Nanaimo rockin’ blues guitarist. Coffee and treats available. Tickets $20.00. Ticket location information at www.erringtonhall.bc

Dads’ Night Out – (Ages 0-6) Tuesday, April 15th, 6:307:30pm at French Creek Community School. Dads and Grandpas are invited to come out with their children to enjoy a FREE evening of gym play, facilitated by FCCS principal, Brian Nikula. BLT 250-947-8252; blt@sd69.bc.ca or Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515; ranlong@telus.net Tiger Lily Farm Easter Weekend Family Fun – April 18th-April 21st 10:00am-4:00pm Join in the family fun Easter weekend. Easter Bunny, basket making, collecting and decorating eggs, “Candy in the Hay” game and more. Free with regular barnyard admission. 250-248-2408; www.tigerlilyfarm.ca Coombs Country Opera – Friday, April 18th, 7:00-10:00pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. See March description for details. Brant Wildlife Festival Hamilton Marsh Tour – Sunday, April 20th, 10:00am-2:00pm. By donation. Come and explore this amazing marsh and learn about the plants and wildlife. www.brantfestival.bc.ca

Coffee House – Saturday, April 5th, 7:30pm in the Errington War Memorial Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm. A mix of musical styles from old to new. Admission $5.00 - musicians and entertainers free. Coffee and treats available. www.erringtonhall.bc

Grace United Church Spring Supper and Looney Auction – Friday, April 25th 6:00pm in the Arrowsmith Hall, on the Coombs Fairgrounds. wwwgraceunitedchurch.webs.com/

Soundgarden Circle Jam Night – Sunday, April 6th, 7:0010:00pm The Soundgarden is located on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Drop-in $5.00 at the door. Gather with musicians and singers of all skill levels. Bring your guitars,

Open For Public Viewings March-December Brant Festival Eagle Release Sat., April 12 11 am - 3 pm By donation Wildlife Family Day Saturday, June 21

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“Random Acts of Bluegrass” in Concert – Wednesday, May 7th at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Doors open at 7:15pm Tickets $10 Jam session to follow. www.chrco.org Tea Dance – Thursday, May 8th and Thursday, May 22nd, 2:00-5:00pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall. See March description.

Bradley Centre Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale - Sunday April 20th, 8:30 -11:30am. Come and browse many items for sale. Members and invited guests. Breakfast $6.00 per person and served at your table. 250-248-2336; bradleycentre@shaw.ca

James Hill and Annie Davison in Concert – Sunday, April 6th, 8:00pm in the Errington War Memorial Hall. Tunes, stories and musical virtuosity, from this east coast ukelele-viola duo. Workshop available. www.jameshillmusic.com Coffee and treats available. Tickets $25.00 Ticket location information at www.erringtonhall.bc

Coffee House– Saturday, May 3rd, 7:30pm in the Errington War Memorial Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm. See April description.

Tea Dance – Thursday, April 10th and Thursday, April 24th 2:00-5:00pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall. See March description.

Coombs Discovery Centre Munchkinland (Ages 0-6) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm until June 12th, 2014. Located at French Creek Community School. A safe and fun place where children and families learn and grow together through creative, language-enriched purposeful play. BLT 250-947-8252; blt@sd69.bc.ca or Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515; ranlong@telus.net

Motorcycle Swap Meet – Sunday, April 6th 10:00am-1:00pm on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Plenty of good quality items. Contact: Mike Carter 250-954-0656 www.coombsfair.com PARKSVILLE 280 East Island Highway Pharmacy: 250.947.2535 • Store: 250.248.8823 www.thriftyfoods.com

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Bradley Centre Luncheon – Friday, April 25th 12:00pm See March description.

Bradley Centre Dance – Friday, April 25th, 7:30-10:30pm See March description. Big Dance 4-U Featuring Montgomery County – Saturday, April 26th, 8:00pm Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall Advance tickets $15 Door $20 Ticket locations and camping information www.chrco.org Coombs Rodeo Grounds Western Weekend – Saturday, April 26th - Sunday, April 27th www.chrco.org

May 2014 Errington Farmers Market Opening Day – Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00am-1:00pm in Errington Community Park. Market runs Saturdays from May to September 27th. Great selection

Coombs Country Opera – Friday, May 16th, 7:00-10:00pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. See March description. Bradley Centre Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale – Sunday, May 18th, 8:30 -11:30am. See April description. Songs and Stories of Davy the Punk with Bob Bossin – Saturday, May 24th, 8:00pm in the Errington War Memorial Hall. Created from Bob’s father’s life in Toronto, gambling in the 1930’s and 40’s. Coffee and treats available. Tickets $20.00 Ticket location information at www.erringtonhall.bc Bradley Centre Luncheon – Friday, May 30th, 12:00pm See March description. Bradley Centre Dance – Friday, May 30th, 7:30-10:30pm See March description. Big Dance 4-U Band TBA – Saturday, May 31st, 8:00pm Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall Advance tickets $15 Door $20 Ticket locations and camping information www.chrco.org

June 2014 Fish and Game Annual Gun Show and Sale – Sunday, June 1st, 8:00am-3:00pm at the Coombs Fairgrounds. Good quality hunting and fishing items, pancake breakfast and concession. Graham 250-752-1855; www.coombsfair.com Coombs Community Picnic – Friday, June 6th, 5:30-7:30pm Dinner at 6:00pm Coombs Fairgrounds. Games and family fun. arrowsmithcalendar.com

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enthusiastic instructors will facilitate a jam-packed week of activity and fun. To reserve a space contact Kim Longmuir, 250248-8515; ranlong@telus.net Bradley Centre Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale – Sunday, July 20th, 8:30 -11:30am. See April description. Painted Pony Camp – Monday-Friday, July 21st-25th at Donegal Farm in Errington. Ages 10-12 9:00am-12:00pm; Ages 13-15 1:00-4:00pm. Led by nationally certified coach and accomplished artist and photographer, Dona Naylor, this camp will give youth, with no horseback or art knowledge the opportunity to participate in an affordable camp. To reserve a space contact Kim Longmuir, 250-248-8515; ranlong@telus.net

Bradley Centre Dance – Friday, July 25th, 7:30-10:30pm See March description. 36th Coombs Bluegrass Festival – Thursday, July 31stSunday, August 3rd on the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Enjoy some of the finest bluegrass on the continent. Re-unite with old friends and discover new ones. For the full performance line-up,feesandcampinginformation.info@coombsbluegrass. com or www.coombsbluegrass.com/

Family Celebration of 100th Anniversary of 4-H in BC – Saturday, August 9th, 5:30-10:00pm on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Hosted by the Vancouver Island Regional 4-H. All past and present 4-H members are welcome to attend. Light dinner and family entertainment. Cost $15.00/person $5.00/ Children 2-6 Free for Children under 2. To register contact Amy Dearden 250-886-1988 or amyedearden@gmail.com To volunteer contact Donna Jack 250-652-1315 or Donna_Jack@ telus.net www.coombsfair.com World Music Youth Summer Camp – (Ages 8+) Monday, August 11th-Friday, August 15th 10:00am-2:00pm Marimba, drumming, and dances from Western and Southern Africa, with a Friday evening community performance to celebrate the week. $75.00/week Contact vgdare@gmail.com to register. Spaces are limited. www.erringtonhall.bc

July 2014

Bradley Centre Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale – Sunday, August 17th, 8:30 -11:30am See April description.

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Bradley Centre Luncheon – Friday, August 29th 12:00pm . See March description. Bradley Centre Dance – Friday, August 29th, 7:30-10:30pm. See March description.

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Celebrating the Barnyard’s 16th Season

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Coombs Fair – Saturday, August 9th-Sunday, August 10th 8:00am-4:00pm, on the Coombs Fairgrounds. celebrating 100 years of 4-H in BC. Pancake breakfast each day from 8:0011:00am. Traditional country fair with livestock, garden produce, photography, needlework, domestic science, children’s games and entertainment. Honoured animal will be the pig. Janet 250-752-9757; www.coombsfair.com

2nd Annual Coombs Country Music Jamboree – Friday, 4:00-10:00pm August 22nd – Sunday, August 24th, at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. www.coombscountrymusicjamboree.com.

Sp-Arts Summer Camp – (Ages 9-15) Monday-Friday, July 7th-11th, on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Youth have the option of joining the Sports Camp 9:30-12:30pm, Arts Camp 1:004:00pm or a full day of Sports and Arts. Professional and

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“Blast From the Past” Show and Shine – Saturday, August 2nd, 8:00am-3:00pm on the Coombs Fairgrounds. $15.00/per entry. Public entry by donation. Clay Thompson 250-7529615 ; lorrclay@shaw.ca

Big Dance 4-U Band TBA– Saturday, June 28th, 8:00pm Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall Advance tickets $15 Door $20 Ticket locations and camping information www.chrco.org Meadowood Canada Day Celebration – Tuesday, July 1st www.meadowoodresidents.com

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Bradley Centre Dance – Friday, June 27th, 7:30-10:30pm. See March description.

Bradley Centre Luncheon – Friday, June 27th, 12:00pm See March description.

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Bradley Centre Luncheon – Friday, July 25th, 12:00pm. See March description.

45th Annual Hi Neighbour Day – Saturday, August 16th in the Errington War Memorial Hall and Community Park. A day of fun for the whole family. Pancake breakfast, arts and crafts display, farmers market, zucchini races, Hi Neighbour parade, talent show, lunch and the goods and services auction. The day ends with the Hi Neighbour Dance at 9:00pm. www. erringtonhall.bc

Bradley Centre Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale – Sunday, June 15th, 8:30 -11:30am. See April description.

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of veggies, baking, plants, crafts, live music and the famous “sticky buns”. www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca

Grace United Church Spring Plant Sale and Tea – Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00am-2:00pm at Grace United Church wwwgraceunitedchurch.webs.com/

Grace United Church Spring Supper and Looney Auction – Friday, April 25th 6:00pm in the Arrowsmith Hall, on the Coombs Fairgrounds. wwwgraceunitedchurch.webs.com/

Open For Public Viewings March-December Brant Festival Eagle Release Sat., April 12 11 am - 3 pm By donation Wildlife Family Day Saturday, June 21

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Coffee House– Saturday, May 3rd, 7:30pm in the Errington War Memorial Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm. See April description.

Tea Dance – Thursday, April 10th and Thursday, April 24th 2:00-5:00pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall. See March description.

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Bradley Centre Luncheon – Friday, April 25th 12:00pm See March description.

May 2014 Errington Farmers Market Opening Day – Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00am-1:00pm in Errington Community Park. Market runs Saturdays from May to September 27th. Great selection

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July 2014

Bradley Centre Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale – Sunday, August 17th, 8:30 -11:30am See April description.

OPEN FOR THE SEASON

Bradley Centre Luncheon – Friday, August 29th 12:00pm . See March description. Bradley Centre Dance – Friday, August 29th, 7:30-10:30pm. See March description.

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Celebrating the Barnyard’s 16th Season

Spring Babies Arriving Daily Come visit us for a hands on interactive approach to farm life Fun for the Whole Family.

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2nd Annual Coombs Country Music Jamboree – Friday, 4:00-10:00pm August 22nd – Sunday, August 24th, at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. www.coombscountrymusicjamboree.com.

Direct: 250-951-6678 Office: 250-248-8371

“Blast From the Past” Show and Shine – Saturday, August 2nd, 8:00am-3:00pm on the Coombs Fairgrounds. $15.00/per entry. Public entry by donation. Clay Thompson 250-7529615 ; lorrclay@shaw.ca

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Bradley Centre Dance – Friday, June 27th, 7:30-10:30pm. See March description.

Bradley Centre Luncheon – Friday, June 27th, 12:00pm See March description.

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Bradley Centre Luncheon – Friday, July 25th, 12:00pm. See March description.

Bradley Centre Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale – Sunday, June 15th, 8:30 -11:30am. See April description.

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Author to speak about Island coal mining Traces of industry are everywhere, if you know where to look CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com

Author Lynne Bowen is tonight’s guest speaker at the Parksville Museum and Archives. Bowen will be speaking about Vancouver Island’s coal mining history — which she calls “a very interesting story.” “There are a lot of people who don’t realize how important coal mining has been to this area,” said Bowen, a retired professor with a Masters degree

in history and author of seven published novels. “Other than the Hudson’s Bay Company, coal mining was really the only reason people came to Vancouver Island in the early days,” said Bowen. “It really was a coal mining community and that entails a lot of pollution, a lot of people working very hard, a lot of death from explosions in mines and rock cave ins — it’s a very interesting story.” Bowen said her fascination of the coal mining era comes as a result of coal miners themselves. “When I first started working with a group of retired coal miners it surprised me how poetic

they were,” said Bowen. “They spoke so movingly about working underground — it didn’t bother them and they were very philosophical about it.” Bowen said traces of the coal mine industry are apparent all over the Island — if you know where to look. Bowen will be speaking tonight (Tuesday, March 18) starting at 7 p.m. at the Parksville Museum and Archives. Admission is free of charge. The Parksville Museum and Archives is located at 1245 East Island Highway in Parksville. For more information call 250-248-6966.

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Author and retired professor Lynne Bowen will be at the Parksville Museum and Archives tonight (Tuesday, March 18) at 7 p.m. speaking about the history of Vancouver Island’s coal mining industry.

FUNdING FROM THE PROVINCE

Bus will reach out to youth in outlying areas The provincial government says Parksville youth will have a better chance of making a positive connection to their community thanks to $20,000 in Civil Forfeiture funds from the Ministry of Justice. The province says money will be used by the Qualicum School District (SD69) to fund an out-

reach bus that will travel to outlying areas of the community. The program, called The Connection, helps youth develop positive relationships and provides support as well as transportation into town so they can gather at the Family Place. “The Family Place offers a variety of health, wellness and

education services” Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell, who is also Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Healthy Living, said through a government news release. “We’re taking what had been the proceeds of crime and using that money to support the youth in our community

lence against women and youth crime prevention initiatives. The provincial government says it continues to make significant progress on responding to the MWCI report, with today’s funds helping to take meet four more recommendations and take further action on two others. — NEWS Staff/B.C. gov’t

have healthier, more productive lives.” Overall, the provincial government says it is investing more than $5 million in proceeds from the Civil Forfeiture Office to take further action on the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry (MWCI) recommendations and support the prevention of vio-

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Revisiting childhood memories In early September, whether it is the last of summer days or one that is already signaling the onset of fall, two beaches worth exploring can be found just beyond Qualicum village JILL DAVIES Special to The NEWS

Kinkade Road leads to a beach that has much to offer. At low tide, beyond the pebbles and stones are sandy swathes, perfect for the bucket and spade brigade while endless tidal pools beckon exploration with a host of small fish, beach crabs and pink, purple and sunflower starfish . When the tide is high, bound by a rocky spit, the water is warm and forms a pool, sandy bottomed and deep enough in which to swim. A raft provides a convenient diving platform and is a cool place for the bigger kids to laze away an hour or so. Behind and set well back from the beach, there are a number of small cabins. These once were part of a summer resort visited each year by returning families who, in turn, became firm friends. There came a day however, many years ago, when the owner of the resort decided to sell the cabins. On a single day, the five cabins were purchased by the families who had previously rented the cabins each summer. The title constrained further sale of the cabins, requiring that they be retained and passed on within the ‘company’. So who was on the beach? On a warm afternoon in late August, close to the water’s edge, was a cluster of adults, children and dogs, revisiting the childhood of the adults while building summer memories for the little ones. Jeremy Halstead explained that his 90 year old grandfather was one of the original purchasers. He described the childhood he shared with his siblings; one that included holidaying at the cabin every year of his life. This summer he returned as ever, now with his wife Jeanine and their small children Hayley and Brodie. Said Jeremy: “There are four generations here, including my grandpa who still swims with us every afternoon.” Sharing the holiday were his sister Dawn and her childhood friend Angela, both with their children. Dawn and Angela revealed that as small girls, during their early childhood days at the cabins, they formed what has become a lifelong friendship. Dawn added: “We think we have a piece of gold here. This is our own secret place. We feel privileged and very blessed. However, it’s such an amazing story that it is nice to be able to share it.”

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Jeremy Halstead has spent every summer at Kinkade with his extended family and close friends.

“There is timelessness about this place,” observed Angela. “And it’s not just the legacy of our own memories because we are still creating those for our own children.” Said Maddi: “It’s really fun to come down to the beach, swim, have picnics and build sandcastles. When the tide is out we look for crabs and build houses for them, though of course we always make sure we put them back at the end of the day.” Surfside Drive West Easily accessed from the parking lot, beach shoes are recommended to cross the upper shore with its raft of barnacled rocks, flat stones and pebbles. At low tide the sea rolls back to expose a stunning beach that to the North reaches the mouth of the Little Qualicum River. The beach comprises broad sandbars, tidal pools and provides endless playtime for children. While the sandbars are perfect for building sandcastles, the shallow water’s edge is safe to paddle and fun to skim board. If there is a breeze, there is no better place to fly a kite. A word of warning though: Once the tide turns there is a point at which the water rolls in surprisingly fast. As the channels between the sandbars fill and deepen, adults could find themselves wading back to the upper

shore laden with small children and all the beach paraphernalia. Parents need to be mindful that small people playing unsupervised would quickly become cut-off or out of their depth. Who was on the Beach at Surfside West? On a breathless summer afternoon there was a single family encamped way down by the water’s edge. Said Victoria “I grew up here. And now it is just perfect for my own children. As the tide goes out so far there’s lots of sand to play on and tide pools to explore. It is so peaceful here”. What might you see there in early September? A 10-minute hike along the beach north takes birdwatchers and keen observers of nature to where the Little Qualicum Estuary flows into the Salish Sea. This and the proximity of the Marshall-Stevenson Wildfowl Sanctuary contribute to the designation of this beach as a ‘Parksville Qualicum Wildlife Management Area’. It is also noted as an ‘Important Bird Area’. Well worth visiting during the migrating seasons, in late August we saw Mergansers, Great Blue Herons, Cormorants, Sandpipers, Black Oyster Catchers and Canada geese while listening to the occasional and unmistakable call of distant Killdeer.

Directions to Kincade Road Beach: • Travelling North from Qualicum on H19 passing the exit to the Laburnum Rd Bypass, look on the right for the road sign to Kinkade Rd. • From the North, after bridging the Little Qualicum River, look for the left turn to Kinkade. • Follow Kinkade to the end. Between signs on either side advising ‘Private Property: No Parking’ there is a small sign indicating ‘Public Beach Access’. • There is very little space to park here so consider parking either on Kinkade or just around the corner where the road bears to the left and becomes McFeely Drive. • A short path winds between the dunes. Inevitably there are bleached beach logs to clamber over or find a way around.

Directions to Surfside Drive West: • Continue along McFeely Drive for 0.5km and turn left onto Surfside Drive • Follow Surfside for approx. 1 km. • At the end of the road there is a gravel parking lot to the right that will accommodate 8 - 10 cars • There are a number of signs indicating that dogs should be leashed, no fires or camping permitted and no shellfish gathering due to possible contamination by Red Tides. • There is also a sign indicating that this is an Important Bird Area