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Enshrine the right to a healthy environment in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. That’s the end goal for environmental activists undertaking a national campaign starting at the grassroots level. “One hundred and ten countries in the world have environmental rights enshrined and Canada isn’t one of them,” Paul Manly, NanaimoLadysmith Green Party candidate told Regional District of Nanaimo board members Tuesday. Manly wants to see the regional district board adopt a declaration of environmental rights, part of a campaign deemed the Blue Dot Movement spearheaded by the David Suzuki Foundation. It would see people have the right to live in a healthy environment including: the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, consume safe food, access nature, know about pollutants and contaminants released into the local environment and participate in decision-making that will affect the environment. See DIRECTOR SAYS SUZUKI IS ‘LOSING IT’, page A6

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After some heated debate and some long meetings, Parksville city council has officially adopted a 2015 budget and tax rate increase. At a special meeting April 24, council set the residential property tax increase at 1.5 per cent. For a home with the average assessed property value of $296,500, the city portion of total property taxes will increase by $15.70. The library, Nanaimo Regional District, regional wastewater and regional hospital charges will increase by $32.27. The school tax change is not released by the province at this time, but the estimated property taxes for that average house (using an estimate for the school tax) are $2,660. See ‘THE LOWEST IN MANY YEARS’, page A4

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A crappy situation made it impossible for customers to eat fresh for at least a few hours on Friday. Parksville city crews discovered a “suspicious discharge” in the ditch along Highway 19A on Thursday, confirmed Parksville’s director of engineering Vaughn Figueira. “We took a sample of it, sent it to the lab and got results back showing high levels of fecal coliform.” Figueira said staff determined there must be a cross connection between the sewage system and storm drainage system on site in Wembley Mall. “We were able to find all the drainage in the mall was fine except for Subway,” he said. “The owners hired an engineer to figure out how to fix it and what happened.” Vancouver Island Healthy Authority communications officer Valerie Wilson confirmed Subway’s Wembley Mall location was closed Friday. However, by Saturday morning the sandwich shop was up and running again. Figueira said a flusher truck was used to suck material out of the ditch and confirmed the discharge poses no threat to the public. “It’s all been alleviated,” he said late Friday afternoon. “We’ve cleaned it up and quarantined it off.” Figueira said this is the first time he’s dealt with this type of incident. Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre commended city staff for their quick response and hard work. “There’s no health concern to the public,” said Lefebvre. “Congrats to staff, this is not the kind of thing you can’t allow, you really have to clean it up as fast as possible.”

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Police are looking for the driver of a black Mercedes Benz who smashed into a fence along Corcan Road on Friday causing “significant damages” to both the luxury vehicle and the fence. “It’s a hit and run and we need to know what occurred,” said Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman. He confirmed the collision happened on a rural property north of Qualicum Beach at an unknown time of the day. Foreman said the driver of the vehicle drove right over a ditch and into the fence then somehow managed to get out, potentially with the use of a tow truck. “We want to make sure a passenger, if there

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While this may change during next year’s debates, the tax increase for subsequent years is expected to be two per cent for the year 2016 and 2.5 per cent for each of the years 20172019. In a news release the city said this year’s increase of 1.5 per cent is the lowest in many years and is “the result of continued prudent and responsible fiscal management.” “Our goal is to keep property taxes as low as possible while delivering good value for money and support the city’s priorities,” said Mayor Marc Lefebvre. “While reviewing the budget, council was mindful that a borrowing referendum for the Englishman River Water Service project will take place later this year. Depending on the level of funding announced this October, plans are in place to minimize the financial impact on residential taxpayers including a scaled back water treatment plant.” “This is a fiscally responsible budget which takes external factors as well as future needs into consideration,” said city CAO Fred Manson. “The city continues to provide quality services to residents as effectively and efficiently as possible.”

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The general fund budget of $27,339,740 includes capital expenditures of $11,083,370. Major capital projects in 2015 include the second phase Temple Street upgrades, Community Park and Kin Hut washrooms, Corfield Avenue’s Stanford to 19A road project and Ermineskin Road and Banks Avenue water main and road repairs. The city says budget surpluses put the city in a good position to deal with an unforeseen contingency should it arise. A number of budget deliberation meetings were held in February, March and April and public input was encouraged in person and through a number of online opportunities. “Each year, the city’s budgeting process becomes more challenging,” said a city news release. “We face external pressures such as increasing expectations, legislative impacts by senior levels of government, rising costs and a fluctuating business climate. The 2015 budget balances these challenges while continuing to deliver good value for money and also provide quality services for the citizens of Parksville.”

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Hundreds of people came out to Fire and Ice in downtown Qualicum Beach Saturday to try various types of chili and watch the ice sculptures in action.

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he streets were packed in downtown Qualicum Beach for the annual Fire and Ice event — a competition of both chili making and ice sculpting. The winners for the event are as follows: Best Professional Chili Team — Micky J’s Bar and Grill at Arrowsmith Golf Course (also winners for best decorated), Honourable Mentions — Quality Foods and Cafe Brie; People’s Choice Award — Lefty’s Fresh Food. Ice Carvers, First Place and People’s Choice Award — Hitoshi Shimmoto; Second Place — Johnny Woo; Third Place — Aaron Grant; Lifetime Carver Award — Heinz Zadler.

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Manly recognized amending the Charter is “a long process,” but said the idea is to start the movement at the local level. According to Manly, 46 communities in Canada have adopted the declaration to-date including Victoria, Duncan, Ladysmith and Vancouver. But the jury’s still out at the RDN. “This looks like an omnibus bill,” said Nanaimo mayor Bill McKay. “It’s all encompassing.” McKay said he was particularly worried about the right to breathe clean air. “We have a pulp mill in town that produces significant economic activity that follows all the emission standards required,” he said. “The way I see it is that this being enshrined…will allow a challenge for that pulp mill as to whether or not it could even operate.” While Manly responded by saying the declaration is meant to guide elected officials in planning decisions — not hinder economic opportunities per say — McKay maintained concern about the ramifications of interpreting the proposed legislation. “When it goes in black and white and you no longer have control over it and it’s just words on a page now

someone else takes control over it,” said McKay. “That’s my problem, it’s so all encompassing we can’t stop what someone else may do.” Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre echoed McKay’s concerns. “The minute you have a little bit of smoke or odour you could say you’re violating someone’s rights,” he told The NEWS. “You’ve really got to put it in perspective.” While Lefebvre said the environmental theory behind the declaration is something to strive for, he was hesitant to adopt the proposal in its current state. “Some of the definitive statements, like the right to clean air and water, well they’re all well and good but at the best of times it’s tricky,” he said. “The bylaws we pass are only as good as the bylaws we can uphold… I would never put it in black and white because I can’t promise the impossible, I can’t do anything about a neighbour on Saturday night putting wet wood into a wood stove, I don’t have the authority to shut them down.” Director Julian Fell, who represents Errington/Coombs, said he was concerned about the declaration’s semantics and intent.

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“I’m concerned about the intent because it appears to me these are national and, ultimately I presume, international entitlements and I see this as compromising the sovereignty of our nation’s water supply,” he said. “This is also being promoted by Dr. Suzuki, well, I have an article that says Dr. Suzuki wants to throw all politicians in jail who ignore his idea of climate science… Frankly, I think he’s losing it.” However, some board members welcomed the declaration with open arms. “I totally support economic stimulus but also believe and know the importance of the environment, the environment has to steer business and how it’s conducted,” said Nanaimo Coun. Bill Yoachim. “Without being smart about it we won’t have nothing to be smart about… I’m a fan of this type of language.” Director Alec McPherson, who represents Cedar, said this is basically what was passed at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) conference. “So for myself that part isn’t an issue at all and I’d point out it’s a declaration not a bylaw,” he said. “It’s simply a declaration.”

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Oceanside Healthy Living Association. Vancouver Island University is looking to “They envisioned a centre… which would increase its presence in Parksville Qualicum generate, integrate and apply knowledge that Beach with the Centre for Healthy Aging. will both enrich the lives of older adults living Dr. Carol Stuart, dean of the faculty of in the area and inform policy and action for health and human services, spoke to Quali- the populations and communities across the cum Beach town council Monday about the province,” Stuart said. university’s current local programs and plans. The centre could include things like more She pointed out that Parksville Qualicum local practicums from the existing bachelor of Beach’s older population is perfect for what science and nursing programs, and research they hope to do with the Cenwith the older adults in the tre for Healthy Aging, which area. a centre… which would they started developing a cou- generate, integrate and apStuart said they are still just ple years a go. fleshing out the model, hopply knowledge that will... While over 10 per cent of ing for a gradual start-up in enrich the lives of older the population are over 75, adults living in the area... September 2016 and they are she said the 25-50 age group looking for community input Carol Stuart — their primary market for and involvement. students — is growing faster Mayor Teunis Westbroek than the Island average. asked about opportunities to With related programs like Elder College, partner up, which Stuart said VIU also likes to the plan is to develop an educational hub do, but they would have to start conversations for older adults as well as people serving the about what each organization would like to needs of older adults. see out of it. “We would like to add a base of programThey will be holding a “focused community ming anchored by a gerontology graduate di- consultation” on May 21 with local health proploma… that would service the needs of local fessionals and older adults “to help us begin professionals and the people who are entering to plan the specific educational programming the area as aspiring practitioners,” Stuart said. that’s needed.” The idea was sparked in 2012 by the OceansFor more information on the centre visit ide Centre for Healthy Aging, which is now the http://cha.viu.ca.

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School district changes Several schools in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area will see administrative staff changes in the 2015/16 year, said a press release from School District 69 (Qualicum). Marsha Dawley, formerly vice-principal of Qualicum Beach Elementary School, will take over the position of principal at Errington Elementary School. Also, Brian Worthen will move from active vice-principal to vice-principal of EES. Lori Marshall will move from her position of Springwood Elementary School vice-principal to that of principal at Kwalikum Secondary School. Marshall will replace Jesse Witte, who

will become the district principal of alternative programs, based in Winchelsea Place. Similarly, Lesley Rowan, formerly vice-principal of summer programs and a teacher at CEAP, will replace Don Bold as vice-principal of KSS. Bold will move into the position of principal of distributed learning (CEAP) and take special responsibility for implementation of My Education BC. The release also said that the district will seek to fill vacancies at False Bay, Qualicum Beach Elementary and Springwood Elementary schools. — NEWS Staff / SD69

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t’s not as dramatic a shift as it is in other regions, but the arrival of spring is a special time in Parksville Qualicum Beach. We generally don’t have to pack away the snow shovels or throw the ice scraper into the trunk of the car for six months like others in the country. These are welcome chores for most in Canada this year after a winter of serious snowfall. There was a special vibrancy on Saturday in Qualicum Beach, as thousands packed the downtown for the annual Fire and Ice Festival. The town is currently debating the merits of another regular market downtown. The wildly popular and successful Saturday’s Farmer’s Market tucked into a perfect spot beside the curling rink and Legion, wants to expand by adding a weeknight market, likely Wednesday nights in the summer. This would be in addition to the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association’s Uptown Summer Market on Thursday nights on Second Avenue. It’s difficult to find a downside to the addition of more markets. There are some specific exceptions — closing Second Avenue to vehicular traffic on one of the first good work-in-the-yard Saturdays of the year has to be a tough one for Dolly’s Home Hardware, for example — but logic would suggest bringing more people to the storefronts downtown is a good thing. Those who own the buildings or rent the spaces for their businesses on Second Avenue should be polled and heard, but we would guess this new council, elected on promises of more consultation, will be thorough in that regard. What happens on Second Avenue directly affects the livelihood of many local families who operate those businesses. The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association has some concerns about the Wednesday-night addition that need to be considered. For so many businesses in Parksville Qualicum Beach, we have entered the time that carries them through the rest of the year. Make hay when the sun shines, is the old adage. Parksville has a great summer market on Craig Street, but could learn a few things from Qualicum Beach. There is a vibrancy on Second Avenue from May through September that Parksville could only hope to match. Downtown Qualicum Beach seems more accessible, with places to sit and enjoy a drink, soak in the summer. More markets bringing more people to the downtown, in both communities, might be a great idea. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters Online security Many readers have expressed their opposition to federal government Bill C-51. It is claimed that this bill will greatly infringe on the rights to privacy of ordinary citizens. As a retired information systems control expert, I have always relied on secure information communication and storage technologies during my professional career and at present. Ordinary citizens can also use some of these highly reliable and secure technologies at little or no cost. For example, the free “Thunderbird” e-mail client is open source and provides for many secure communication options that are not available on many other products. By adding the free open source “Enigmail” and “GnuPG” privacy tools to Thunderbird, users can achieve communication security encryption and digital signature protocol that is stronger than what the banks use for their on-line accounts. This open source software is much more secure than proprietary security software as the open source community will make sure that Big Brother does not install secret trap doors to gain access to your private encryption keys. As an extra security measure, I embed my private keys within a uncompressed music CD. The public half of my encryption keys are posted openly and for free on international PGP key servers. I have little to fear from Big Brother performing fishing expeditions among my private communications while I listen to my favourite music CD. Anthonie den Boef Nanoose Bay

the impact Of christianity

Re: Fred Dieleman’s recent letter to the editor (‘Good Christianity’). As an Indigenous person, I respectfully disagree with his position that “Good Christianity” has done all of us irrefutable good. From my location — it is a deplorable constructed scourge starting from the time of contact from Christians on the Indigenous shores of the Americas. Dieleman writes about Christian contributions: hospitals, charitable institutions, education, liberty, justice, modern science,

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literature, art, music and “the sanctity of human life.” Indigenous people had their own medicines that were and are dependent on intact eco-systems and environments and have been reduced to witnesses of the Euro-western drive to capitalism destroying Mother Earth. Do you know that Christian education through a partnership between state and religion was the vehicle forced on Indigenous peoples in Canada, through the residential school systems and the legacy of intergenerational trauma that continues on today? This effective partnership dispossesses Indigenous people of their land, control, governance, autonomy, children, culture, medicines, language, spirituality and interconnectedness. Its legacy continues. One of the great teachings I have is about our “interconnectedness.” We have our own science, teachings, understandings of our Mother Earth, the cosmos, creatures, plants that form a large matrix of interconnections. We have our own art, oral history, methods of communication, music, and recordings that include leaving marks for others to interpret and learn from. All these pieces are meaningful and imbued with our spirituality, culture, protocols and traditions. As an Indigenous person, I feel that Christianity in its practice does not contribute to the “sanctity of life.” Entire Indigenous Nations of people from the East to the West, (Beothuks, Snohomish, etc.) animals, creatures, and fauna have been wiped and extinguished forever through the enterprise and colonizing machine of Christianity. Finally, Dieleman’s argument of “taken out of context” is the default position that everyone moves to instead of examining their own practices, locations, values and ideas. I have no intention to apostatize to you on Christianity, but feel that you need to make head and heart and space for other ways of knowing, doing and being. ShAnne MccAffrey Victoria

ferries as highway John Harding’s editorial about ferries in Tuesday’s paper really hit the mark. Our communities depend on B.C. Ferries and Harding is right that they should be treated

(and funded) like an extension of the Trans Canada highway. I think we should make this an issue in the upcoming federal election campaign. Conservative candidate John Duncan has already confirmed Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government thinks that the current level of federal support is acceptable, even though ferry passengers in the Atlantic provinces receive significantly more federal support than passengers in B.C. I think that the coming federal election is a great chance to show Duncan that he’s out of touch with his constituents. clAir SchuMAn Parksville

nO fOOd in pV’s cOmmunity park

Heard at Parksville Community park recently: Question from a visitor to Parksville: Hi, where can we find some food? Answer from a resident: There is no food available in the park, as the city decided to close the concession and convert that into washrooms and toilets at a cost of more than $300,000. The contractors are slowly working on that and the hope is that we have new washrooms and toilets coming June or July. For now we have those Porta-potties to help out — they are connected to avoid falling over if only one is in use. Question: OK, but what about that food? Answer: Well, the city also decided to get two food trucks instead of that concession. The first food truck contract fell apart and there are still no takers for the second truck, while the pads for the trucks are also still under construction. Word is now that six trucks could be contracted to be used alternately. Question: How long is all that going to take? Answer: It might take until the end of the season until it is all done. Visitor’s final comment: I’m from Portland, Ore. We now have whole streets with food trucks ready at all times. It’s very popular with foodies. Maybe your city guys could learn something about timing and so on from us. Pieter de reuver Parksville See MORE LETTERS, page A12

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French Creek Pollution Control Centre The Regional District of Nanaimo is hosting an Open House on May 9 from 10 am to 2 pm at the French Creek Pollution Control Centre. Learn how wastewater treatment works and how to prevent wastewater pollution. Tours of the plant are available every half hour from 10:30 am until 1 pm. The French Creek Pollution Control Centre is located at 957 Lee Road in French Creek (access Lee Road from the Island Highway 19A opposite French Creek Harbour). For more information call 250-954-3792. Phone: 250-954-3792 email: rcu@rdn.bc.ca www.rdnwastewater.ca

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A cure for balding mice? Columnist with credentials has advice for men losing it

friend. Nearly 70 per cent of human males will experience serious hair slippage before they shuffle off their mortal coils. Allow me to present my credentials right off Nothing to be done. Until now. the top, as it were. I’ve saved the best news for last. Science has I am a bald man. Shorn of pate. come up with a way to stimulate hair growth! Unforested on the upper slopes. Isn’t that fantastic? Devoid of cranial hirsutery. Well, sorta. Truth is, the cure for baldness is I’m not complaining, just stating a natural a little... extreme. fact. If you meet me on a cloudless day you What you have to do to grow new hair is... best be wearing sunglasses. rip out the little hair you’ve got left. As a chrome-dome of several decades Really. standing I feel qualified to offer Stem cell researchers at the advice to you young guys freaking University of California discovered out in front of your bathroom mirthat if they plucked hairs from rors right now. male subjects in a certain pattern Your hairline is receding like a By arthur Black and concentration, the hairs not snowbank in late March. only grew back, they stimulated Your bathroom sink looks like hair growth in the surrounding an autopsy slab after a Yeti dissecarea. tion. The bad news: the subjects were You wonder if you should save lab mice and the ‘regenerated the strands you harvest from your area’ was slightly smaller than the hairbrush and donate them to diameter of a pencil eraser. Rugmakers Anonymous. Still, the principle seems sound. Millions of men have felt what you’re feelScientists theorize that plucking hairs sends ing. Men like Hippocrates, a brilliant Greek an alarm signal to surrounding hair follicles. philosopher who lived 2500 years ago. The follicles respond by pumping out a ‘disHippocrates experienced fallout. And like a tress crop’ of new hairs. The scientific comlot of balding guys he panicked. He anointed munity is excited. The lab mice are containing his melon with a potion guartheir enthusiasm. anteed to grow hair. It consistIt’s not as extreme as the As a chrome-dome of ed of horseradish, beetroot, solution Hippocrates ultiseveral decades standing opium and pigeon poop. mately discovered. He noI feel qualified to offer It didn’t work. Plus I’m ticed that members of one advise to you young guys guessing Hippocrates didn’t stratum of male Greek society freaking out arthur black score big time in the romance all seemed to sport luxuriant department while he was heads of hair. treating his baldness. Didn’t matter if they were Balding men take desperate measures. Ju- young or old, fat or thin, they all had hair to lius Caesar tried a concoction consisting of spare. horse teeth, bear grease and ground-up mice. They had one other thing in common. They Didn’t work any better than Hippocrates’ pi- were eunuchs. geon poo potpourri. Hippocrates elected to stay with the pigeon Other men, other remedies. Over the cen- poop option. turies, guys have slathered coconut oil, amaThat’s the thin about us bald guys: We may ranth juice, Tabasco sauce, castor oil – even be vain, but we’re not desperate. crushed Fenugreek seeds over their thinning — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring Island. hairdos. His column appears weekly in The NEWS. And all for naught. It’s in the DNA, my E-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca

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letters above the influence It is not the marijuana that caused the fatal accidents in the cases pointed out by Jim Enright in a recent letter to the editor, although it was quite likely a contributing factor. The blame rests solely on the individuals who chose to drive impaired on substance legal or not. This will not go away by simply outlawing marijuana as has been demonstrated over many decades. Regardless of its possible negative affects on society, it pales in comparison to what alcohol and prescription drug abuse does. Did crime rate really go up by 29 per cent in Colorado? I seriously doubt it. Were people going out and stealing to buy more pot or getting into fights? Not likely. A 62 per cent increase in accidents – really – and all because of marijuana? Without doing any research myself I feel confident in saying that the story may not be entirely true.

Marijuana is here to stay. Let’s legalize it, tax it and be happy. GeorGe olmstead Parksville

unbelievable, you nailed it I find myself forced to agree wholeheartedly with at least one point made in the April 28 letter by Ary Sala. In it, he described the biblical story of Joseph as “unbelievable.” Well done! You nailed it! Unfortunately of course, I very much doubt this was the point he or she was trying to make. I would suggest a better word might have been “amazing.” The English language: a powerful tool when used correctly, absolutely hilarious when it isn’t. Neil HorNer Qualicum Beach

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Meetings may get streamed Bunnies, bullfrogs and broom will be studied in committee AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Qualicum Beach Town Council finalized an agreement accepting a loan and grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the new fire hall. At a surprise announcement at the construction site April 7, the town learned they received a $464,467 grant toward what they are calling the greenest fire hall in the country from the FCM’s Green Municipal Fund. They also signed a loan agreement for $4.64 million for a 10-year loan at 2.25 per cent, which is lower than originally expected, meaning they will be We Have Happy advertisers! Contact me today.

able to pay it off in half the originally planned time. The annual payments will be $520,000 and the city will come up with the remaining $1.39 million of the $6.5 million budget through regular town revenue and reserves. • Council supported councillor Anne Skipsey’s proposal to ask staff to prepare a report on the timelines and costs necessary to record and/or stream council meetings, including the committee of the whole meetings, online in future. • Council directed staff to work with Kwalikum Secondary School to organize and promote a hot dog lunch for the annual Youth Appreciation Day Lunch Thursday, May 7 in Glassford Square (Town Hall) from 11:15 a.m. to noon. • Council supported councillor Neil

Horner’s proposal to refer concern over an increase in invasive species (bunnies, bullfrogs and broom) to the Committee on Environment and Sustainability, which will be formed in the near future. • Council asked staff to commission an independent report on what wetland buffer zone criteria should apply generally in the West Qualicum Beach Open Space Development Area, and specifically, around the Aldermuir Cohousing application on Laburnum Road, in order to be consistent with the ecosystem preservation policies in the Official Community Plan. • Council approved the Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon’s Big Bike event around town streets on Wednesday June 3, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED ROGERS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 60-METER SELF-SUPPORT STRUCTURE PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation process required by Industry Canada, Rogers Communications is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 60-meter self-support tower and ancillary radio equipment situated northwest of the intersection at Laburnum Road and Andreeff Road in the Town Qualicum Beach. LOCATION: DISTRICT LOT 78E&N, NANOOSE DISTRICT, NEWCASTLE DISTRICT COORDINATES: 49.353106 N, -124.478246 W ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on May 30, 2015 with respect to this matter. PUBLIC MEETING: A public meeting will be held at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on May 14th, 2015 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The address for the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre is 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. Any member of the public may attend this meeting to learn more about Rogers’ proposed tower and to provide input. ROGERS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting: Brian Gregg, SitePath Consulting Ltd. 1903 – 838 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6 Email: briangregg@sitepathconsulting.com

Canadian Federation Of University Women Parksville/Qualicum Scholarships and Bursaries To Be Awarded in 2015. • 3 CFUW Parksville-Qualicum Memorial Awards - $1,500 each • 1 James Craig Reid Memorial Scholarship - $1,150 • 1 Postgraduate Scholarship - $1,750 • 2 Return to school Bursaries for Women - $2,000 each

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BUILDING AID: The City of Parksville is receiving $54,000 in financial assistance from the provincial government for the Community Park washroom facility upgrading project. ParksvilleQualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell delivered the cheque to Parksville council on Friday. Above, from left to right, are Parksville Mayor Marc LeFebvre, Coun. Al Greir, Coun. Mary Beil, Coun. Teresa Patterson and MLA Stilwell at the site of the community park washroom facility, currently under renovation.

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ley doubles her order and both of them enjoy the meals together three times a week. Other people who appreciate Meals on Wheels are house-bound clients, caregivers, and those who would otherwise not eat properly. The cost is $7 per meal (which has been subsidized by SOS) and delivery takes place around noon by volunteers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Veterans Affairs Canada may offer subsidy for qualifying veterans. Meals on Wheels delivers throughout School District 69 (from Nanoose Bay to Bowser). The menu is prepared under the guidance of a certified dietitian and is offered in a 4-week rotation. Donations are gratefully accepted to help keep this service affordable. Warren said she recommends others give the program a try if they could benefit from this service. “It’s friendly people, it’s good, balanced meals, and it’s a help both nutrition-wise and for relieving some of the worries of caring for an elder parent at home.” For more information or to sign up for Meals on Wheels, call 250-248-2093 ext. 225. For more on SOS programs and services visit www. sosd69.com.

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There are a number of ongoing free events at the Parksville Public Library throughout May for children, teens and adults. Registration is not required for any of these events hosted by the non-profit community facility. Babytime runs for half an hour Thursdays to May 14 at 10:30 a.m. to introduce you and your baby to music, rhymes, lap play and more. For ages 18 months or younger. Preschool Storytime offers interactive songs, rhymes and other fun for preschoolers (18 months to five years) accompanied by a caregiver. It runs Fridays 10:30-

11 a.m. until May 15. Lego Club gives children of all ages a chance to build structures and social skills over Lego Fridays 11-11:30 a.m. until May 15. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For older kids there is the Teen Book Club May 14 from 4–4:30 p.m. giving teenagers a chance to share conversations about their favourite books, movies, TV shows, graphic novels and magazines with a group. Teen Board Game Club runs 5:30-7:30 p.m on Tuesdays, May 12, 19 and 26 for ages 14 and up. The games will be provided. See more of this story at www.pqbnews.com

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STUFF2DOTHIS MONTH The new FREE place to list your groups and activities of any kind!

Published Monthly. Send your submissions to events@pqbnews.com or drop them off at The PQ News office, #4-154 Middleton, Parksville

EveryFriday

EverySaturday

EveryMonday

OCEANSIDE STROKE RECOVERY

GOLF ARROWSMITH

ARBUTUS CLUB TOASTMASTERS

11am-1:30pm. St. Columba Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. Bring lunch. 250586-6766. www.strokerecoverybc.ca

Men’s Club plays every Sat. morning. Visitors welcome. John Cash, 250-752-1771

LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm. Live Local Bands. Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

QBEACH SENIORS CENTRE Yoga@11:45am. $4 drop-in. Ukelele/Beginners@10:30am.

EverySunday

COOMBS COUNTRY OPERA

POETRY IN MOTION

7pm, 3rd/Fri/mo. CHRC Rodeo Grds, 2595 Alberni Hwy. Local talent. $5. Musicians/kids FREE. Grab your instrument & join us! Snacks. 248-1009

6:30-7:30pm, A Step Above, Qualicum Foods. Read your poetry & enjoy the poetry of others. Jule, 250.752.4996

MUSIC TRIVIA

PANCAKE BREAKFAST & GARAGE SALE

7pm start! Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. Get a team together, show us what you’ve got, and win prizes!

8:30-11:30am, 3rd/Sun/mo. 975 Shearme Rd./Bradley Centre. $6/$2 annual. Frank, 250-248-0676, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

SAND DOLLAR’S SQUARE DANCE

QUAKERS MEETING

Bradley Centre. 1st & 3rd/Fri/mo. Pre-rounds 7:30pm/dance at 8pm. Debbie 250-951-0135.

11am, 2nd/Sun/mo, at Bethlehem Retreat Ctre, 2371 Arbot Rd Nanaimo. 250-754-0774.

BRADLEY CENTRE LUNCHEONS

11:45am-1:15pm, Last/Fri/mo. Bradley Ctre., 975 Shearme Rd. $6/Members $2 annual. Gunter, 250-248-2336, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

EveryMonday

EverySaturday

7-8:30pm. FREE; refreshments. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 795 Isl. Hwy, PV. New discussions. Rhonda Kelman 250-248-6644. lifetree.osl@gmail.com, http://lifetreecafe.com

LIFETREE CAFE

PANCAKE BREAKFAST/QUALICUM BEACH LEGION 180 Veterans Way. 8:30-11:30am to Sept. 26th. Adults $6; Kids 5-10yrs. $3; under 5yrs. FREE.

LIVE MUSIC

CDN. FED. UNIV. WOMEN PV QUALICUM 7pm, 2nd/Mon/mo. QBeach Civic Ctre.Interesting programs, refreshments. All welcome, Lynn Brown, 250-248-5142. http://www.cfuwpq.ca

EveryTuesday NORTH IS. MYELOMA SUPPORT

7-9pm (except holidays). PCCC, 132 Jensen Ave. All welcome! Kristin, 248-1926, Matt 250-752-0794. arbutus.toastmastersclubs.org

QBEACH SENIORS CENTRE

Yoga, 9:30 & 11:30am. $4 drop-in. Line-dancing @3:45pm.

OS YOUTH STITCHERS 4-6pm, 1st/3rd/Mon/mo. The Gardens, QB/ Comm. Rm. Age 7-17. All welcome. Supplies included/$25 annually. Pat 250-594-5727.

EveryTuesday ROOKS ON BOOKS LIBRARY CHESS CLUB

6-8pm, QBeach Library. All-ages, FREE. every Tues. Ages 7+, all skill levels. Register please. Encouraged to bring your own chess set. 250752-6121, qualicumbeach@virl.bc.ca, http:// virl.bc.ca/event/rooks-books-chess-club.

TUESDAY BIRD WALKS

9am, Parksville Beach Comm. Park. Neil Robins, 250-954-1928, nmrobins@telus.net http://www.thebirdstore.blogspot.ca/

SMART RECOVERY

10-11:30am, meet/SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info/assist.re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Ray Deller, 250-714-9703, smartrecovery@shaw.ca

SATURDAY STITCHING

1:30-3:30pm,to June 27, Parksville Library. All ages & skill levels. Knitting & other needle crafts. Bring a project and/or get assistances. No registration. 250.248.3841 x4

6:45-10pm, QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way (back door). Knowledge of Bridge. 250-752-0196

PARKSVILLE PROBUS CLUB

9-11am/meetings, 2nd/4th/Wed/mo. 250954-3411, oess@shaw.ca

QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY 7pm, 3rd/Wed/mo. 180 Veterans Way, QB Legion. Lola Cook: 250-594-5556

KOFFIECLUB

11am, 3rd/wed/mo. Upstairs at Quality Foods, Boardroom. Dutch speaking group get together.

EveryThursday THE PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS’ CLUB

SOCRATES CAFE

TEA BY THE SEA

OPEN GOSPEL MUSIC

7am, Tuesdays, Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd W

1:30-3pm, 1st/Tues/mo. Caregivers Support Group, Stanford Place, 250 Craig Street, Parksville. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833 7pm, 1st & 3rd Tues/mo., 241 Moilliet, 250-248-5806/250-248-9392 7pm, 1st/Tues/mo., The Gardens, 650 Berwick N, Qualicum Beach. Affected, family & friends. 250-752-7489, brook@shaw.ca

MOUNT ARROWSMITH PIPE BAND

BADMINTON

11am-2pm, Deep Bay Marine Field Stn. every Tues until May 26. Stunning view of Baynes Sound, tea, delicious sandwiches, pastries prepared by chef. Please Reserve, 250-7406611, deepbay@viu.ca, https://www2.viu.ca/ deepbay/visit-us/events.asp

MEMORY CAFE

OS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT

PQ LINUX/ANDROID USERS GROUP

1:30-3pm, 3rd/Tues/mo. Community Room, The Gardens. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833

EveryWednesday

PARKSVILLE LIONS

8:30am, 3rd/Mon/mo. Quality Bayside Resort, Parksville. $5, guests welcome. If you like us, consider joining. parksvilleprobus.ca. 250752-4204. 6:30pm, Arbutus Grove Church, 170 W Hirst, PV. All pipers & drummers welcome. Will teach new members. Mel, 250-752-7810.

OS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES

ROTARY CLUB OF QBEACH SUNRISE

TAOIST TAI CHI NEW BEGINNING CLASS

8:30am-12:30pm, Veteran’s Way & Memorial. www.qbfarmersmarket.com

2nd/Tues/mo, St. Stephen’s Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 9:45am/doors, 10:15am/meeting. qbnewcomers.org

11:30am, 2nd/Wed/mo., lunch at Nanoose Place.

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS’ DANCES

PARKSVILLE LYME DISEASE SUPPORT

QBEACH FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB

QBEACH & AREA NEWCOMER’S CLUB

NANOOSE SENIORS

5:30-6:30pm (no class Apr 7) McMillan Arts Ctre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. Achieve balance in every aspect of life. Info: 250-9545040 or www.freemeditation.ca.

9-11:15am,1st Tues/mo. St. Stephen’s Church Hall. Excellent speakers. 250-594-3318.

PV ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET

Drop-in Tues, Thur, Sat & Sun. 8am-12pm, Springwood Park, Despard Ave. PV. Newcomers welcome. arrowsmithtennis.ca, 250-248-7280.

Beginners/6:30-7:45pm, Experienced/7:30pm QB Comm Hall. Social Dancing, No partner needed.

LEARN HOW TO MEDITATE FREE

QUALICUM BEACH PROBUS CLUB

ROTARY CLUB OF QUALICUM BEACH

9:30-11:30am, Mon & Wed (twice per wk). Parksville Clubhouse, 491A E. Is Hwy (across from Tim Horton’s). Register at 1st class. All welcome!

6:15-9:15pm, Hangar A3/QBeach Airport. Register ongoing, 12-18yrs. beaufort893ssc@ hotmail.com. http://www.893aircadets.ca

OS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS

7pm/doors, 7:30pm/meeting, 1st/Thurs/ mo, 132 Jensen St. Lots of parking & guest Speakers. www.parksvillenewcomers.net

MID ISLAND WALKING CLUB

1:30-4pm, 3rd Sat/mo. PV Pharmasave (281 E. Is. Hwy) meeting rm. pqblyme@gmail.com

JOIN AIR CADETS

EveryWednesday

QB ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT

12pm, (except holidays), Quality Resort Bayside.

10 am/1 &/or 2 hr walk alternate Sat/Sun, marmac2@telus.net for schedule. ann. $10.

6pm, 2nd & 4th/Tues/mo, The Lions Den, 241 Moilliet St. PV. parksvillelioness@gmail.com

ARROWSMITH TENNIS CLUB

ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE

6:15pm, Mondays (except holidays) Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd West.

12:15pm, 3rd Tues/mo. (optional, buy your lunch), 1:30pm/meeting, Best Western Westerly Hotel dining rm, 1590 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay. Sandy, bcsandymac@gmail.com, 250-703-4688 if you plan to attend/info.

MIXED PARKSVILLE LIONESS CLUB

10am-12pm, The Meadows Comm. Hall, Finholm St, PV. $1 drop in. Discuss philosophy of life. Helen Males, 250-951-9952, hjmales@shaw.ca

7-11pm. Live Local Bands. Smoke ’N Water Restaurant, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192. info@smokenwater.com

brings you

Stuff2do!

6:30pm, 3rd Tues/mo. at A & W Restaurant, 540 Island Hwy East, Parksville. Bring your laptop, Android device, or Chromebook.

2-4pm, 1st & 3rd/wed/mo. Drop-in. Smitty’s Restaurant, PV. Coffee, Free Conversation! odett. is@gmail.com, http://www.memorynurse.ca/

“GET RHYTHM”

7-10pm, Parksville Legion. Dance to Country, Old Rock & Roll, Pop & Blues. Every Wed, for members & potential members welcome. Sharon Franzen, franzen.sharon@gmail.com

QBEACH SENIORS CENTRE

1:15-3pm, Arrowsmith Activities Ctre., 1014 Ford Rd. Coombs. $7 drop-in fee. Stan, 752-8760.

Tai Chi@10am. Tai Chi/Qi Gong@1pm.

ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE AM 7am, Wednesdays, The Beach Club Resort

ASBC MID-ISLAND GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

STUFF NOT TO MISS

10am-noon., 2nd Wed/mo. Family Resource Association, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. www.nanaimoautism.org, 250-714-0801

MOTHER’S DAY MARS GARDEN TOUR SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 9TH & 10TH.

PARKSVILLE CHURCH CHOIR

7-9pm, Knox United Church, 250-248-3927

10am - 4pm. 12 gardens, QBeach to Parksville. $15, tickets at local nurseries or Mulberry Books. Marilyn Dawson, 250-752-3694, dawsom@shaw.ca, http://mars.rhodos.ca/

OCEANSIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS CLUB 7-9pm., 1st/Wed/mo. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, oceansidephotographers.ca

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Qualicum Beach Legion, 180 Veterans Way. Every Saturday. (8:30

MID ISLAND WALKING CLUB

-11:30am). May 2 until Sept. 26th. Adults $6; Kids 5-10 yrs. $3; kids under 5 yrs. FREE.

To mid-June. 7:30 p.m., Rotary House, Beach & Fern, Qualicum Beach, dance or just listen, all ages, $2.50 p.p, includes snacks. Great music, dance styles. 250-586-3743. 7-9pm, last Thurs/mo., Nanoose E Free Church. (Across from the new Fire hall/ Nanoose Bay) 250-468-9233.

FREE COMMUNITY MEDITATIONS

Thurs. until & June 25. 9-10am. PCC, Jensen Ave. Keith & Krisanna Jeffery, sponsored by PV Pharmasave. Research, Q&A. www.4minutefitness.com/meditation.htm

OS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

7-9pm, The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, QBeach. FREE. Breast cancer survivors welcome. 250-752-8066 or amen@shaw.ca.

MACULAR DEGENERATION SUPPORT 1:30pm., Last Thur/mo. The Gardens, Wellness Rm. Qualicum Beach. Val 250-468-7556.

MUSIC AT DEEZ BAR & GRILL

7pm, 3353 Island Hwy West. Qualicum Beach. 250.752.8055, deezbarandgrill.com

QB LIBRARY FILM SERIES

6-7:30pm, QB Library. 3rd/Thurs/mo. To June 18th. All-ages. Lee Losell, 250-752-6121, qualicumbeach@virl.bc.ca. FREE monthly viewing of popular documentary films.

MIXED BADMINTON

1:15-3pm, Arrowsmith Activities Ctre., 1014 Ford Rd. Coombs. $7 drop-in fee. Stan, 752-8760.

FREE COMMUNITY MEDITATIONS

9-10am, until & including June 25 with Keith & Krisanna Jeffery. Sponsored by PV Pharmasave. PCC, Jensen Ave. Two short, meditations each week. Q&A. www.4minutefitness.com/meditation.htm

9:30/1 hr walk, marmac2@telus.net for schedule. annual $10.

EXCITING UPCOMING ARBUTUS EVENTS… GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

May – June

arbutusevents.ca

250.937.0999

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH JOHN MANN

COMEDY NIGHT IN PARKSVILLE

FROM SPIRIT OF THE WEST

2 SHOWS WITH KYLE BOTTOM

May 15

May 30

Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm

Early: 6:30pm Later: 8:30pm

Tickets: $25 advance / $30 door

Tickets only $15

THE LION THE BEAR THE FOX June 13th

Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:30pm

Tickets only $20

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Quality Resort Bayside, Soak Essentials Parksville, ReVived Vintage Qualicum and online at arbutusevents.ca

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5-6oz Cold Water Lobster Tail

Saint Andre

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California Driscoll’s

Fresh Raspberries 12oz clamshell

Grain Fed Free Run

99 Per

99 Sara’s

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Cake 1.4lt

Locally Raised BC Poultry

12” Deluxe Mixed Basket

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Canadian AA

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Vanilla Plus Yogurt 650gr

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Sunrise Farms

19.81 per kg

Whole Roasting Chicken

6.59 per kg

Locally Raised BC Poultry Grain Fed Free Run

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Sunrise Farms

Canadian AA

Bone in Chicken Thighs

Inside Round Marinating Steak

8.80 per kg

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Kraft

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Swanson

Hungry-Man Dinner 360-455gr

120gr

Primo

Kraft

525-540ml

890ml

Miracle Whip

Ready To Serve Soup

for

Swanson

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

for

Kraft

Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix

140-184gr

2$ for

175-200gr

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Kraft

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

325-350gr

299

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Cheez Whiz 900gr

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Meat Pie

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400gr

Hearty Bowls

7 77

200gr

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Dr. Oetker

500gr

Burritos or Chimichangas

MJB

397-400gr

907gr

Premium Coffee

Classic Roast Fine Grind, 1kg

395-450gr

for

Saputo

Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Shredded Cheese

170gr

320gr

700-900gr

540ml

Cracker Barrel Cheese

Old El Paso

Tortilla Bowl

Old El Paso

Chili

for

Vlasic

Pickles

425gr

for

Cattle Boyz

for

SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR SWEET MOM! Petit Ecolier or Pim’s Biscuits

Gold Chocolate Bar 300gr

Old El Paso

28-35gr

398ml

LICABL PP

for

Snowcrest

LICABL PP

for

Aunt Jemima

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Pillsbury

Toaster Strudel 326gr

Hair Care Products

for

SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR SWEET MOM!

Selected, Assorted Sizes Nestle

Haagen Dazs

Drumstick

90-100gr

750ml or 905gr

for

Chocolate Bar

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Syrup or Pancake & Waffle Mix

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900ml

Refried Beans

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Lindt

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Old El Paso

500ml

SunRype

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Seasoning Mix

227-510gr

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Dinner Kit

125-133gr

Cheesy Blasted, 153gr

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Stand ‘n Stuff Hard Taco Shells

2.63lt

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Old El Paso

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796ml

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680gr

Minute Maid

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Corn Flakes Cereal

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Tomatoes

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8 Soft Flour Tortillas, 189gr

Unico

650ml

794-853gr

for

Thick ‘n Chunky Salsa

Taquitos

425gr

2$ for

Old El Paso

El Monterey

Organic Tortilla Chips

815-907gr

Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils

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Perogies

Unico

Pasta

Cheemo

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Unico

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Saputo

Stagg Chili

Kellogg’s

Pop Tarts

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Casa Di Mama or Panebello Pizza

500ml

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Ice Cream

Assorted Sizes

500ml

150gr

299

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299

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Dr. Oetker

500gr

Burritos or Chimichangas

MJB

397-400gr

907gr

Premium Coffee

Classic Roast Fine Grind, 1kg

395-450gr

for

Saputo

Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Shredded Cheese

170gr

320gr

700-900gr

540ml

Cracker Barrel Cheese

Old El Paso

Tortilla Bowl

Old El Paso

Chili

for

Vlasic

Pickles

425gr

for

Cattle Boyz

for

SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR SWEET MOM! Petit Ecolier or Pim’s Biscuits

Gold Chocolate Bar 300gr

Old El Paso

28-35gr

398ml

LICABL PP

for

Snowcrest

LICABL PP

for

Aunt Jemima

for

Pillsbury

Toaster Strudel 326gr

Hair Care Products

for

SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR SWEET MOM!

Selected, Assorted Sizes Nestle

Haagen Dazs

Drumstick

90-100gr

750ml or 905gr

for

Chocolate Bar

Selected,156-196gr

Syrup or Pancake & Waffle Mix

Selected, 600gr

Dove

Selected, 45gr

Chewy or Dipps Granola Bars

5x200ml

LICABL PP

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3 Juice

900ml

Refried Beans

Cadbury

Lindt

for

Old El Paso

500ml

SunRype

Juice

Seasoning Mix

227-510gr

for

Dinner Kit

125-133gr

Cheesy Blasted, 153gr

Old El Paso

Crunchy Shells

BBQ Sauce

1lt

Stand ‘n Stuff Hard Taco Shells

2.63lt

EES EF

Old El Paso

907gr

796ml

Simply Orange Juice

Selected, 335-640gr

680gr

Minute Maid

Cereal

Corn Flakes Cereal

EES EF

for

Tomatoes

Kellogg’s

8 Soft Flour Tortillas, 189gr

Unico

650ml

794-853gr

for

Thick ‘n Chunky Salsa

Taquitos

425gr

2$ for

Old El Paso

El Monterey

Organic Tortilla Chips

815-907gr

Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils

Que Pasa

Perogies

Unico

Pasta

Cheemo

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Unico

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Saputo

Stagg Chili

Kellogg’s

Pop Tarts

PLUS A

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El Monterey

Casa Di Mama or Panebello Pizza

500ml

Natural Sliced Cheese

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500ml

150gr

299

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Deli & Cheese Grimm’s

Classic Oven Roast Ham

Per

100 gr

Sushi

Per

100 gr

Schneiders

Kentucky Chicken Breast

2 Medium

Almond Chicken Chop Suey Medium

Available at select stores only.

Szechuan Beef

per 100gr

995 995 695

Medium

Fried Rice

99 99

Lilydale

Pastrami

8 Piece Dynamite Rolls

27 Piece Party Tray

Whole BBQ Chicken

Canadian

Plain Havarti Cheese

Small

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Available at select stores only.

per 100gr

Medium

Deli Salad

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Seafood • Quality Foods

Little Cedar Falls

Fresh Dover Sole Fillets

Steelhead Fillets

Per

100 gr

per 100gr

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Peruvian Scallops

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Alaska King Crab Legs

Blanched, Unblanched or Hickory Flavoured Almonds Selected

99 Per

100 gr

30/40 Size

Per

100 gr

Quality Fresh

Country Style or Cranberry Cocktail, 225-250gr

Dried, 400gr

Family Favourites Trail Mix

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Grand Slam

Family Favourites Cranberries

per 100gr

500gr

499

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Buttery Flake Rolls

Sunflower & Flax Seed Bread

for

Carrot Muffins

English Bay

Wonder

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Mini Danish

A25

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Vanilla Slice

Double Layer

Vanilla or Chocolate Cake

6 pack

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2$ for

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After a decade in business, the face behind Faye’s Gifts is retiring from the quaint Qualicum Beach storefront nestled along the town’s iconic Second Avenue. “It’s not without a lot of emotion that I’ve come to this decision,” a teary eyed Faye McKnight told The NEWS last week. “I’ve loved every minute of it,” she said. “It’s been a fun ride.” McKnight opened Faye’s Gifts in September of 2005, transitioning a space that was once a flower shop into a gift shop. She kept some of the floral accents, but eventually took the store in a different direction. “The store has evolved over the years,” she recalled. “We’ve added lines and taken some away.” McKnight describes the store as “eclectic and unique” with many made-in-Canada items, something she’s sought out over many years in business. “A lot of people say it’s the perfect gift shop,” she said proudly. “I cater to the little old lady who wants to spend $20 to those who are looking to spend $220.” Given the older demographic of Qualicum Beach, McKnight said a lot of the people who come into the store already have everything they need — so it’s her job to seek out, for her clientele, things they want. Faye’s Gifts serves locals and tourists alike, offering a wide variety of items from plush baby clothes to vogue scarves to the artful Pandora line. “I really want to extend a big thank-you to my loyal customers because I have a lot of them,” McKnight said holding back tears of gratitude. McKnight said her “tight-knit” staff have become her family, noting Fiona, Connie and of course her daughter Katherine, who have made the last 10 years incredibly enjoyable; along with her business partner and loving husband, Harry. Before Faye’s Gifts, McKnight had another business venture in town: she and Harry opened Bailey’s In The Village, operating the neighbourhood coffee shop from 1998 to 2003. In 2011 she was instrumental in getting the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association (DBA) off the ground. “Faye was the first chairperson,” recalled Tom Pope, a longtime friend, fellow founding member and business merchant who owns Mulberry Bush Book Store. “And her interest while she was chair was much greater than of her own business… she cares about how other businesses are doing.” Since then, the DBA has flourished and now has 65

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Longtime Qualicum Beach business owner Faye McKnight, of Faye’s Gifts, is retiring.

members. and friend to Qualicum Beach.” “Faye really played a key role in making the DBA what Clark has worked alongside McKnight for many it is today,” said current chair Lilo Kallai, owner of Fresh years. and Fabulous Flowers and Gifts. “With“Faye was a founder and chair out all her legwork and working with the of the DBA and she always wanted, She has a lot of integritown it just wouldn’t have happened — while supporting the vision and aims ty and honesty and that we owe her a lot.” of the downtown merchants, to work shines through... Her Pope said he’s going to miss working closely with the chamber to make heart is really in alongside McKnight. both organizations collaborative and the community “Faye’s a caring person with a broad successful,” said Clark. tom pope range of interests particularly for Quali“Faye will be missed by me percum Beach, and not just the businesses, sonally and by the business people of but the people,” said Pope. “She has a lot of integrity and Qualicum Beach.” honesty and that shines through and you think about McKnight admits it will be a tough transition into reher involvement in the community, the idea that it’s tirement and she’ll miss the store, her clients, and fellow more than just her business, it’s about more than just business owners — however, she is looking forward to making money, her heart is really in the community.” spending time with her four grandchildren, doing yoga, Moreover, she’s been a longtime member of the hiking and volunteering in Qualicum Beach. Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce. Faye’s Gifts is located at 142 Second Avenue West “Faye has been an integral part of the business com- and a store-wide closeout sale started May 1. McKnight munity,” said Chamber CEO Evelyn Clark. “She is a suc- said it is undetermined what date the store will close its cessful business person who is also a business leader doors for good — stop in to say goodbye.

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ECHO Players’ final play of the 2014/15 season, Fallen Angels, has a professional edge. Long-time theatre and film actress Nicola Cavendish, who has lived in Qualicum Beach more and more since closing her over two-decade long run with Shirley Valentine in 2012, has taken on the role of the play’s director. “She’s an excellent director,” said co-producer Candy Ashbridge. And while Fallen Angels is Cavendish’s second foray into community theatre, she pretty much has the same modus operandi as always. In other words, she’s modelling her time with ECHO Players after her professional experiences. “I’m setting the bar high,” she said. Cavendish and her team are working on Fallen Angels, which tells the story of two long-time women friends, Jane and Julia, who are bored in their marriages. However, old passions fire up when the girls discover that a mutual former French lover Maurice is back in London the day their husbands Fred and Willy head out golfing. So ensues a plot filled too much champagne, secrets and a new maid named Saunders who seems to know absolutely everything about everything. “It’s a perfect title,” said Cavendish, explaining how the main characters are perceived as angels until they get into trouble when following their passions. And even though playwright Noel Coward penned Fallen Angels in the 1920s, the themes of the play still ring true. The story addresses what happens to love

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From left, Sally tilbe, anne Jinks, liz riddalls, Colin Payne and Brian lecky are hard at work rehearsing for eChO Players final show of the season, Fallen angels. Missing from the shot is co-star andrew Brown.

after many years of marriage, said co-producer Lynne Carrow, as well as the yearning for passion. “It’s an old fashioned play about a very modern subject,” said Cavendish. In order to bring this sharp play to life, Cavendish is particularly looking for her six-person cast to go beyond just learning lines and standing in the right spot.

Cavendish said she has asked the actors to pursue “a deeper meaning” to their characters “I’m asking them to do more,” she said. “We don’t pass a moment by without having a meaningful discussion.” The cast has also had to deal with a drastically shortened rehearsal schedule. See ENTER, page A35

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Don’t forget; it’s Mom’s special day this weekend. If you haven’t decided how to celebrate, here are a few local events that are sure to make her smile.

• Cake Decorating Parksville Thrifty Foods May 9 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., or until cakes run out. Come inside the store to decorate a little complimentary cake just for Mom.

• Pop-up Market and Tea Errington Hall May 9 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event’s 20+ local vendors were carefully chosen to supply quality gifts and goodies for mothers, and everyone else too! Also enjoy some tea and goodies at the market diner. This event is a fundraiser for the Errington Co-op Preschool. The Errington Farmer’s Market is located next

• High Tea at Milner Gardens May 9-10 11:30 a.m. There is only one seating each day for High Tea, which consists of sandwiches, a scone with Devon cream, small squares and beverage for $19.95. For reservations, please email carol.milnergardens@shaw.ca or phone 250-752-8573 ext. 224. The gardens, filled with rhodos, is also open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Scarlett Johnson beautifully decorated a complimentary Mother’s Day cake at thrifty Foods last year. the Parksville grocery store will again host its cake decorating event on Saturday, May 9, one of many local events celebrating Mom’s special day this weekend.

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• Annual MARS Garden Tour May 9-10 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The tour includes 11 gardens between Qualicum Beach and Parksville. Tickets are $15 in Qualicum at Arrowsmith Greenhouses, Ken-Dor Garden Centre, Milner Gardens and Mulberry Bush Bookstore; in Parksville at Buckerfield’s, Cultivate Garden & Gift and Mulberry Bush Bookstore. A ticket allows for admission to all gardens on both days. • Oceanside Mother’s Day 10k Walk/Run Parksville Curling Club May 10 8:30 a.m. registration This BC Athletics certified course is on a mostly flat loop on the road and good trail. See DON’T FORGET , page A35

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If you want to see some of the areas prettiest gardens with rhododendrons in full bloom the annual MARS Garden Tour is just the ticket. The featured gardens, which stretch from Qualicum Beach to Parksville, were chosen by a committee from the Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society as being among the best of the best, virtually guaranteeing a visual feast to those who take part in the event. The self guided tour takes place May 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Tickets are $15 at local garden centres and include admission to the gardens on both days. All funds raised go to promote horticultural activities in the area, including a bursary for a horticulture student at Vancouver Island University. MARS is a chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, an international organization of rhododendron enthusiasts. Members meet on the second Wednesday of each month to learn about rhododendrons and companion plants and to socialize with other gardeners. A building fire April 19 in Whiskey Creek resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. When flames engulfed the two-storey building along Chatsworth Road, the businesses that operated in the commercial multiuse structure took a big hit. Some local woodworkers not only lost their working space, they also lost thousands of dollars in materials and tools. Doug Dillion an independent artist who makes wood furniture and planters along with wood carver Dave Bull had thousands of dollars in materials go up in flames. Bull has used some of the burnt remains to make up-cycled art which is now for sale at the Oceanside Village Artists Gallery. Some of the artists who sell work at the gallery have stepped up to help out their fellow artisans. Potter Dee Aguilar said many of them have donated artwork to be raffled off to help the woodworkers rebuild their businesses. The inaugural raffle includes a beautiful raku lamp donated by Larry Aguilar and a metal kelp sculpture created by Dave Kasprick of Red Cod Forge. Dee said once they collect $750 the entire amount will be donated to the cause and then another raffle will be started. If you love art and would like to help you can stop by the gallery and enter the draw to win the beautiful pieces. Youthful exuberance is overflowing at the McMillan Arts Centre MAC). For the month of May work by students from three Oceanside schools is being exhibited. There is a mixed-media show filled with watercolours, acrylics and pottery by PASS/Woodwinds students. The Students from Ballenas Secondary School chose the theme “Marks and Spaces” for their exhibition of drawings, paintings, prints and ceramic works. Kwalikum Secondary School art students also have an excellent exhibit. The exhibition and sale runs until May 30. On May 9 at the MAC there is a folk performance by Western Canadian Music Award Winners Sweet Alibi. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the performance at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.

A table full of enticing sweet treats had three year old Grayson Waldie (left) of Parksville and his five year old sister Violet (right) pondering over which cookies to buy. The pair made a visit to the annual Knox United Church plant and bake sale April 25.

A fundraiser for the Church of The Ascension in Parksville April 25 generated $1,066. Sandy Christie (right) brought her whimsical bunting banners to the retro-inspired fair. New mom-to-be Sarah Remple, who is due on June 4, purchased some of the decorative fabric banners for her daughter’s nursery. The annual event will be expanding next year and will include more outside vendors from the Errington Farmers Market.

Rhododendron enthusiast Maria Bieberstein picked up a few ribbons at the Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society (MARS) show and sale April 25. Her Noyo Chief bloom won best in show in the large leaf category and first for the red collection. Her Blaney’s Blue variety won a first place ribbon in the Spray category. Bieberstein and her husband Al have been tending to their rhodos for nearly 20 years.

Dog lovers Dee and Larry Aguilar are big supporters of the SPCA. Larry held a fundraiser for the organization on April 25 at the Oceanside Village Artists Gallery. He demonstrated some raku pottery techniques with his portable kiln and raffled off a piece of work with proceeds going towards the SPCA. Each Saturday gallery artisans are doing demos and fundraising for a cause. Val and Jay of QB Arts will do a demo May 9.

Six year old Rachel Stewart (left) and her eight year old sister Samantha are confident about the rules of the road when it comes to riding their bikes. They attended a bike safety clinic at the Parksville Library, April 28. Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman whose son Owen (right) helped out with the tutorial emphasized the importance of being seen when out riding in the neighbourhood and wearing a helmet that fits properly.

May is Youth Month at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville and the gallery has some incredible pieces of artwork on display created by students in School District 69. This painting by Christina O’Malley a self taught 17 year old artist who attends PASS is one of the many creations that can be viewed this month. The young artist uses many mediums including acrylic, water colours, graphite, pen and coloured pencils.

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four hands. Specially, the audience will hear Debussy’s Clair de Lune, Bach’s Air on a G String, Chopin’s Cornish Rhapsody and Bizet’s Music for Children. There will also be a piece by Klinger called Interlude for Flute and Piano. “This should be a good concert,” he said. The show will take place at St. Edmund Anglican Church in Parksville on May 17. Music will start at 2:30 p.m., with doors opening at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at eventbrite.com or at the door. Youth aged 13 and under are free. Refreshments, which will be served at intermission, are included in the price.

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Local musician Dave Klinger will receive some out-of-town help for his next concert, Music From Bach to Bartok. Joining him onstage will be pianist Dagmar Kilian, flutist Tracy Canil and clarinet player Brock Lupton, all of whom are from Courtenay. “We enjoyed each other’s playing and company,” said Klinger. The Parksville musician recently played with Kilian and Canil at a concert in their area. “It was … very well received,” he said. In the upcoming Parksville show, selections will include both modern and classical pieces for piano, flute, clarinet and piano with

Night of fun to raise funds Arbutus Grove Reform Church needs $10,000 of renovations

Legion, said the cost of the renovations will be around $10,000. “It’s an old building,” said Arbutus Grove pastor Rev. Brian Kirby. According to Kirby, the worst of the problems is dry rot and mould in the front wall of the building. Hall said the funds raised at the upcoming event will supply new timber, among other things, for the project. “We are very delighted that the Legion cares very much about us as a congregation and is doing what it can to make the church more secure and lasting for us,” said Kirby. “We’re really grateful to work with them.” One of the main reason Branch #49 is taking charge of the renos is because it owns both the property and building. See LocaL, page a33

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STUDIO TOUR: Nancy Young, left, and Merrilyn Laursen browsed the work of Ron Zaborniak from Lee River Wood Turning at the Nanoose Studio Tour Showcase at Nanoose Place on Saturday.

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However, Hodges also said that she wants to see the church continue to thrive. “I have only been here nine years, but in those nine years the church seems to be busy helping the ones that need direction,” she said. Aside from regular services and bible studies, Kirby said the building hosts AA meetings six days a week. The church and its congregation also support the Manna Homeless Society and Canada Comforts, and Kirby regularly offers counsel to those who need it. “It’s a real source of ministry to those who need help,” he said Back at the Legion, everyone has been working hard to create a fundraising event that will draw in plenty of people. For the dance portion of the night, they have arranged for Eddy and the Funk to take the stage. The local nine-piece group is providing the entertainment free of charge. “That’s the only thing we do,” said band member Ed Mayne of playing music for charity. Last year, he said the band helped to raise around $55,000.

As usual, the group will cover the likes of Van Morrison, The Rolling Stones, Eagles, The Beatles, Bob Dylan and The Mamas and the Papas. Mayne said they will also include more music from the 1980s and 90s. “We’re constantly trying to update our music,” he said. The night will also include a balloon pop and silent auction. Hall said well-known artist Olivia Mennie recently donated a piece of her artwork to be auctioned off at the fundraiser as well. “Her work brings a new level to our event,” he said. “Because of it’s value, we will be taking closed bids of over $800 for this item.” Mennie has been part of the local art scene for nearly 25 years, including as member of the Oceanside Community Arts Council and the DeCosmos Fine Arts Society, an artist at The Old School House Arts Centre and a founding member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Arrowmsmith Chapter. Tickets for the fundraiser are $20 each and are available in the Legion lounge or at the door. The dance starts at 8 p.m., but attendees are also invited to purchase dinner at the Legion before hand until 7:30 p.m.

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Instead of the usual two or three months, Fallen Angels is being put together in only five weeks. However, Carrow, said the actors have “risen to the occasion.” In fact, they began getting together for table readings of the play in January to give themselves a strong start before meeting with the director. They also have quite a bit of experience between themselves. Actors Liz Riddalls as Julia, Sally Tilbe as Jane, Brian Lecky as Willy, Anne Jinks as Saunders and Andrew Brown as Maurice have all seen their fair share of stage time. Only Colin Payne in the roll of Fred is relatively new. “They’re all fantastic, crazy people,” said Cavendish. The director also sings praises about the rest of the crew. “Theatre isn’t about one person; it’s about the team,” she said. “This is a very fine team.” All in all, the director is confident her team at ECHO Players can put on a great production of Fallen Angels.

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LOOKING FOR Artisans to participate in the Parksville Beach Festivalâ€™s Art in the Park Show on Saturday & Sunday July 18 & 19 (10am-4pm) in the Community Park. Items must be home made $50 registration fee for the weekend. Register online at www.parksvillebeachfest.ca or call 250-951-2678 for info.

CANADA BENEFIT Group. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment

INVITATION TO TENDER Janitorial contract. 3-4 hours/ day, 7 days/ week after hours. Cleaning duties for lounge, hall, kitchen, washroom and patio. For a full list of requirements and to set up a viewing time, please contact via email only: Laura Bonner at rcl49@shaw.ca

LOST PRESCRIPTION glasses w/black frames & white arms between Quality Foods, Benjamin Mooreâ€™s back parking lot & bus stop across from Shell. Call 250-586-8372.

HIGH CASH Producing vending machines. $1 vend = .70 profit. All on location in your area. Selling due to illness. Details call 1-866-668-6629.

COUNCIL SECRETARY required. Nakâ€™azdli Whutâ€™en Fort St. James B.C. Email applications to: executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca Attn: Maureen. For full details of this job visit: www.firstnationsjobsonline.com under management.

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LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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DO YOU have a disability? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. For details check out our website: disabilitygroupcanada.com or call us today toll-free 1-888875-4787. HIP OR Knee replacement? COPD or Arthritic Conditions? The disability tax credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Apply today! 1-844-4535372.

RIVARD, Lorraine (nee Bigelow) Lorraine was taken from us on February 18, 2015 in Parksville, after a brief illness, at the age of 86 years. A service for Lorraine will be held on Saturday May 9, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. â€“ 2:00 p.m. at the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad Hall 4790 Tebo Ave., Port Alberni BC. All are welcome to join with the family in celebrating and sharing of memories.

In lieu of flowers, the family thankfully requests donations made in Lorraineâ€™s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC,

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Elizabeth â€œLizâ€? Louise Cooney November 16, 1924 â€“ January 30, 2015

The family of Liz Cooney would like to invite you to join them in celebrating the life of this amazing woman at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 17th at Yates Reception Centre. Come prepared to laugh, cry, share memories, tell tall tales, and tempt chance with a few of her favourite games.

In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Lizâ€™s memory by making a donation in her name to War Amps, 1 Maybrook Drive, Scarborough, ON M1V 5K9. â€œFrom The Startâ€? To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

IN MEMORIAM

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IN MEMORIAM

Honouring the lives of Vaino J. Leivo April 27, 1928 - May 4, 2014 Vaino & Misi Have you walked in a garden, Where nothing was growing. Or stood by the river, Where nothing was flowing. Have you seen a red rose, Unkissed by the dew. Then youâ€™ve seen a picture, Of me without you.

Loved & missed by his wife, Children and loyal friends. Thank you for your continued Care and support.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN UNDER THE Warehouse Lien Act. Whereas Lisa Ann Halpern of last known address 1530 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N1 is indebted to Parksville Towing of P. O. Box # 416, Parksville, B. C. V9P 2G5, for the towing & storage of a 2004 Harley Davidson Rd Glide motorcycle. VIN# 5HD1FSW174Y603816. There is presently an amount of $5528.98 owed plus any additional costs of service and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 13th of May, 2015 or thereafter the said vehicle can be sold according to law. For information contact 250248-9913

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SINGLES CLUBS WE met at the â€œRoot Cellarâ€? in Victoria on Friday, April 24th while sorting through the rhubarb. Youâ€™re a blue-eyed blonde living in Qualicum. If youâ€™re single, letâ€™s continue our c o n v e r s a t i o n . . . DWDance@shaw.ca Cheers, David

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PARKSVILLE DOWNTOWN YOUTH AMBASSADORS The Parksville Downtown Business Association (PDBA) is launching an exciting new program this summer and is looking for two local secondary students to make it a reality. Are you passionate about your community? Do you have leadership skills? Love to help people and want to make a difference? And have some fun? We would like to hear from you. The job? As Downtown Youth Ambassadors, you will work as a team to provide community information, helping residents and visitors find their way around downtown and the shops and services they need. You will work from June 22 to August 28, 30 hours per week: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (to coincide with the Summer by the Sea Market.) You must be returning to school in the Fall. Please apply to info@parksvillebia.com with your resume and a covering letter by 5 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015. PDBA is dedicated to the enhancement and promotion of Parksvilleâ€™s downtown Business Improvement Area. Learn more about us and what we do at parksvilledowntown.ca or call 250-248-8079.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE Officer, Gitgaâ€™ at Development Corporation, Hartley Bay, B.C. For full job description visit www.firstnationsjobsonline.com under management positions. Send resumes to: jobs@gitgaat.net COMMUNICATIONS/EVENTS Coordinator required. Nakâ€™azdli Whutâ€™en Fort St. James B.C. Email applications to: executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca Attn: Maureen. For full details of this job visit: www.firstnationsjobsonline.com under management.

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT required. Nakâ€™azdli Whutâ€™en Fort St. James B.C. Email applications to: executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca Attn: Maureen. For full details of this job visit: www.firstnationsjobsonline.com under management. QUALIFIED CARPET & vinyl installers for United Floors. If you have experience in residential, commercial & restoration installations, have a great work ethic, excel at customer satisfaction, have a clean driving record & vehicle, we have a position for you. Join our team & see the United Floor Difference! EXPERIENCED SALES person knowledgeable in carpet hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile. If you are comfortable measuring, pricing & selling floor products in residential & commercial environments, with a great eye for design, & excel at customer satisfaction, we have a spot for you! Window fashion experience an asset but not required. Must have a vehicle & a proven track record. Email your resume to kscope@shaw.ca

SOUS-CHEF AND other cooks needed at Arrowsmith Golf Course in Qualicum. Top scale wages, many perks and benefits - great, friendly place to work. Please email: essexproperties@shaw.ca or Jack, 250-752-9727ext 105.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT LIVE-IN CAREAIDE- F/T to assist one with MS, help w/ADL and some light housekeeping. Call (250)752-7373.

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for lawn & garden cleanup. Must be physically fit and dependable. Parksville area.

Email resumes to: t7513316@telus.net MEDICAL/DENTAL RN Home Support Supervisor for Hornby and Denman Islands. Summer coverage with potential for full time. Contact Lori Nawrot, lori@hornbydenmanhealth.com Hornby and Denman Community Health Care Society

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TEACHERS GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires Heavy Equipment Technician Instructors to commence August 15, 2015. for more information visit our website: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers

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Arrowsmith Health Care (2011) Society Arrowsmith Health Care (2011) Society is a community-based non-profit society. On our Parksville site we are responsible for the 75 bed Complex Seniors Care residence of Arrowsmith Lodge; the 30 residential units of Cokely Manor; and an active seniors Adult Day Program. Our facilities and programs are primarily funded by Vancouver Island Health (VIHA), B.C. Housing, and the residents. We have a strong positive reputation in the Oceanside Community for providing excellent seniors care and services. Our volunteer Board of Directors is accepting applications from persons with the interest and qualifications to provide leadership in delivering high quality care and programs. One area of need is someone with a building or architectural background; but, is definitely not limited to this. Written applications outlining relevant experience and qualifications should be sent in writing or by email before May 15, 2015 to: The Chairperson, Nominations Committee Arrowsmith Health Care Society 266B Moilliet St. Parksville, B.C. V9P 1M9 Email- DeannaS@arrowsmithlodge.ca www.arrowsmithlodge.ca

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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

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HOMES FOR RENT OLDER 2-BDRM + den. Two bath, on acreage, 5 mins to Qualicum Beach. 5 appliances, N/S. Avail immed. $1200. + utils. (250)752-4400. PARKSVILLE: (3 mins from)2 bdrm+ office, older home. Electric heat, oil furnace. Cat ok, no parties, N/S. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. $800/mo. Avail. now. Call Kathy (250)951-9886. UNIQUE OFFER fully furnished 2 bdrm. Close to Parksville, 5 min walk to top bridge. $850./mo Call 250240-0007.

QUALICUM. GIANT Garage Sale. Saturday and Sunday 8am-3pm. 987 Eaglecrest Drive. Household, pets, Christmas and lots of free stuff!

QUALICUM BAY: Private acreage, all hook-ups. $400. incl. Lotâ€™s of space. (250)9372885.

HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com

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RV PADS near Parksville, utils included. $450. Call 250-2284097. RV SITES, only 2 left. Longterm, on Roger Creek in Pt. Alberni. Beautiful site, feels like youâ€™re in the country, but close to town. Full hook-up, everything incld. Hi-speed internet, HD TV, power water sewer. $425. 1-888-684-4290.

STORAGE MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8â€™ x 20â€™ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20â€™ $2 each additional foot.

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HOST Families Needed!! The Qualicum International Student Program (District 69) is looking for host families in the District 69 Area to host international students from around the globe. Short term, Semester or School Year. Hosting an international student will provide you with the opportunity to make new friends from around the world and can be an exciting cultural experience to share with your family! There is financial compensation to cover the costs of hosting an international student. To find out more about hosting an international student please call Sandie or Jenny at 250951-0857 or email us at: isphomestay@sd69.bc.ca SMALL HOME or Apt. 2 bdrm, Parksville Qualicum, Comox For July 1. Call 250-594-5522

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BASEBALL

Royals earn a split with White Rock

‘It wasn’t the prettiest of games’ T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

It was a weekend split for the Quality Foods Parksville Royals, who played two back and forth games with the White Rock Tritons on Saturday, winning 7-5 and losing 10-9. Shortstop Dean Leyland and first basemen Jarrett Knowles each had two hits and two RBI’s as the Royals took game two by a score of 7-5. Errington’s Liam Ballance also had two hits in the game and had an RBI as well. Robbie Dhut picked up the win for the Royals after coming on in relief for Adam McKillican, who pitched 5 innings, allowing 2 earned runs. Dhut pitched 2 solid shutout innings for the Royals, striking out 3 batters in the process. “I thought our second game was much better than the first,” head coach Dave Wallace said. “Robbie Dhut pitched excellent in relief for us and we had good hitting throughout this game and the weekend. We were more aggressive at the plate, which was very encouraging to see too.” The Royals jumped out to an early 5-1 lead in the first inning of game one and were in control of that game until the 5th inning, where White Rock put up 7 runs in the inning on the Royals to make it an 8-5 ballgame. The Royals would answer back with 2 runs of their own in the home half of the 5th inning, bringing the score back to 8-7. White Rock took the lead once again in the top of the 7th, tacking on a run for a 9-7 lead. The back and forth game wasn’t finished there though; as the Royals would tie it up with 2 runs of their own in the bottom of the 7th inning. Eventually, it was the Tritons

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Royals pitcher Hayden Sheck in the middle of his delivery on Saturday at Springwood Park.

scoring one more run in the top of the 8th to once again take the lead and this time they would hold on, winning a wild one by a score of 10-9 in extra innings. “It wasn’t the prettiest of games,” Wallace said. “Both teams would be the first to tell you that. We went up early on White Rock and they came back

on us, took the lead and it really went back and forth the whole way through. Both teams made a lot of mistakes and it was almost as if the last team to make the mistake was going to lose out and it turned out to be us.” Sitting with a record of 2 wins and 8 losses through 10 games, the Royals sit tied in 9th place in

the 12 team BC Premier Baseball League with three other teams, also with 2 wins to their name early in the season. Ballance, an 18-year-old from Errington, had a great weekend at the plate, going 4-6 in the two games, with a double and an RBI. Leyland, an 18-yearold from Port Alberni, went 3-7

over the weekend at the plate, with a double, 3 RBI’s and 3 runs scored. The Royals are back in action this Wednesday, taking on the Nanaimo Pirates at Serauxmen Stadium in Nanaimo after last weeks meeting between the two teams had to be re-scheduled.

KSS GOLF

Kondors face tough challenge at Olympic View

Grade 10 student Jake Lane only one to break 80 T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

The Victoria City Police Junior Golf Tournament turned out to be quite a challenge for all teams involved, including the Kwalikum Kondors, who finished

up their tournament in sixth place. After a tough opening round with winds that changed the way players approached the course, day two wasn’t as bad with the wind but the Olympic View course still proved to be a challenge. Grade 10 Jake Lane was the only golfer for the Kondor team who cracked 80 over the two days, shooting a round of 79 on day two. Masato Wilson and Tony

Trozzo each had a round of 82 on the second day, Aidan Goodfellow shot a round of 84 and Blair Stewart had a tough round on day two, with a score of 90. “It was a tough course both days,” coach Butch Gayton said. “Everyone had their troubles on the first day with the wind, changing the way that you would normally approach each hole. Regardless of the wind factor, Olympic View is a very challenging

course and that showed on day two. We just had trouble getting up and down and we wound up in sixth place. It’s a learning experience though and we’ll take our lumps with this one and move right along.” The Kondors golf team is back at it today at Morningstar Golf Course for a tournament which is being hosted by the Ballenas Whalers, who will also be in action as well.

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COMOX TO QUALICUM BEACH ON MAY 23

Pickard paddles to support Parkinson’s research Fitness studio owner has seen the positive effects of exercise with clients who have Parkinson’s T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

Doug Pickard, owner of Fluid Fitness Studio in Parksville, will be paddling his way from Comox to Qualicum Beach on May 23rd, in support of Parkinson’s Disease Research. For Pickard, who grew up on Vancouver Island, the connection to Parkinson’s Disease came when he met a local woman named Donna, who had been struggling with Parkinson’s related symptoms

for many years. After beginning one-onone work with her, Pickard became more and more interested in the role that exercise played in helping to combat some of the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s. After plenty of research of the disease itself, Pickard decided to start teaching a weekly class at his Fluid Fitness Studio, in order to help reach out to those affected with Parkinsons. Eight years later, the class is still going strong. “I’ve seen the positive changes that exercise has on people’s lives,” Pickard said. “Especially those with Parkinson’s Disease. If you have PD, socializing with others who are going through similar experiences can help you realize that you’re not alone”

Along with the class at Fluid Fitness Studio, Pickard also takes part in the Parkinson’s Super Walk, as well as volunteering his time as the support group facilitator here in the Oceanside Area for those with Parkinson’s. “The volunteering seemed like a natural extension,” Pickard said. “I really value being able to help anyone out that I can and I think that it’s important that everyone tries to give back and takes the time to help those out who need it. I feel very lucky to have a career where I get to help people through exercise and staying healthy.” The Paddle4PD is a journey that’s approximately 50 kilometres from the Comox Harbour down to the Four Poles in Qualicum Beach. This will be Pickards

second year participating in fundraising for The Parkinson’s Movement. Figuring to take anywhere between 10-12 hours, Pickard has been taking to the water with his Naish Standup Paddle Board to prepare himself for the journey. Paddling his way from Deep Bay to Denman Island, or paddling around Nanoose Bay and it’s surrounding Islands, Pickard knows it’s going to be a tough journey but he’s got great motivation to get him where he wants to go. “This is by far the longest one day push I’ve ever done on my board”, Pickard says, “But I’m just going to think about the trip in small segments that I can wrap my head around.” See DEALING, page A42

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The Ballenas Whalers senior girls soccer team is off to the North Islands this week down in Mill Bay after having won their league with a record of 4-0. Unbeaten in league play, the Whalers girls won both of their playoff seeding games last week by scores of 3-0 over the Gulf Islands Scorpions and 4-0 over the NDSS Islanders. In their last two games, Grade 12 Emily Robertson has been a goal-scoring machine, putting up all 7 Whalers goals for her team. Head coach Larry Stefanek likes what he’s seen from his squad

so far this season and is expecting to see much of the same at the North Island tournament. “Things have been going real well,” Stefanek said. “We’re peaking at the right time right now, which is always a good thing. We’re getting better and better every game, our intensity has come up quite a bit too. We’ve got 5 of our seniors that play in the Vancouver Island Premier League and they’ve really set the table for the team in terms of intensity heading into each game for us.” This gives the Whalers the first overall seed as they enter the North Island Tournament, taking place at Brentwood College. The tournament kicked off on Monday and wraps up today (scores not available at our deadline).

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MIGHTY HACK: Richard Biggs-Brewer takes a cut during slo-pitch action at the Qualicum Beach fields this past Thursday. All the upper fields were full with games taking place as slopitch season is well underway in Parksville Qualicum Beach.

“ I’m mostly worried about how my feet will hold up, standing for this long on the board. But it’s only one day of dealing with some discomfort; people with Parkinson’s Disease have to deal with bad stuff everyday, so it really helps keep it all in perspective.” For anyone looking to help do-

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