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HOUSE OF COMMONS

Derelict bill dies

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A private members bill to deal with derelict vessels in Canada drowned at second reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Bill C-638 was put forward by NanaimoCowichan MP Jean Crowder earlier this year. It would have made the Canadian Coast Guard the sole receiver of wrecks, taking on full responsibility for aging, abandoned boats in the country. Crowder called the result “disappointing.” “This bill received strong support from British Columbians… Conservatives ignored that support and voted down a piece of legislation that would protect British Columbia’s coast from abandoned derelict vessels which are a hazard to safety and the environment,” she said in a statement after the vote. In March, regional district officials, including both Parksville and Qualicum Beach mayors, pledged their support to Crowder’s bill by sending a letter to Ottawa. The issue hits close to home as Parksville Qualicum Beach is one of many coastal communities plagued with derelict vessels. In Deep Bay alone, at least 15 abandoned boats were recorded last year and RDN chair Joe Stanhope said it’s a problem that’s not going away. “It’s a big thing,” said Stanhope. “This keeps coming up all over coastal communities and we had a recent situation in Deep Bay once again — it was a derelict vessel and there was concern it could pollute the shellfish industry.” He noted a substantial amount of the province’s shellfish industry is rooted in Deep Bay. “To me it’s a big issue and it’s not going to go away,” said Stanhope. See MP LUNNEY DIDN’T VOTE, page A7

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ANT TASTING: The Rathtrevor Beach Nature House opened its doors for a special Victoria Day weekend session that included learning all about ants and, for those who were brave enough, licking the insects to taste their bitterness (above is Mason Levin of Victoria getting ready to lick one). Travis Arnold, a park naturalist with RLC Park Services, took a group of kids ages 5-12 to a massive ant hill located near the nature house at the popular Parksville campsite.

TWO ARRESTS

Police put end to theft spree Port Alberni RCMP have arrested two men they say are at the core of an extensive property crime scheme that victimized owners from across Vancouver Island, including Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Police say both suspects have extensive histories of property theft, and are well known to police on the Island. This criminal group is alleged to have committed truck thefts, breakins, vandalism, and possessed stolen property in multiple Island jurisdictions including Port Alberni, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Campbell River, Nanaimo and Victoria. While

the tally is climbing as the investigation unfolds, investigators indicate that the total loss and damage resulting from these incidents is currently estimated at more than $400,000. Port Alberni Serious Crime investigators say they networked with officers from all of the victimized jurisdictions as they pieced together the information that lead to the identification of the two men. According to police, local Forensic Identification Officers worked to obtain the physical evidence needed to firm up the grounds for the criminal charges. Assistance was provided by RCMP heli-

copter Air8 from the Comox area and the Port Alberni RCMP Police Dog Services as both units tracked several allegedly stolen trucks. On May 9, Port Alberni RCMP arrested a 19-year-old Port Alberni man for his role in the operation and on May 13 they arrested a 26-year-old Port Alberni man. They have been remanded in custody and will appear in Port Alberni Provincial Court on May 20. RCMP say additional arrests and charges are expected in this matter as police continue to comb through evidence and speak with victims and witnesses. — NEWS Staff/RCMP news release

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As the weather improves, Broombusters will continue their full assault on the invasive Scotch broom lining many local roads with pretty yellow flowers. “Many Broombusters have been working on their own, and broom is disappearing,” said society president Joanne Sales adding that there is only a week or so left to be able to cut broom while it’s still in bloom. After recent cuts in Coombs, Hilliers, Parksville and Qualicum Beach and TV coverage, the group is hoping more people will join them for a final big push. Cuts are planned this week for the area behind Wembley Mall, around the Oceanside Health Care Centre, the Alberni Highway, Grafton Road and Highway 4. The Mediterranean plant was introduced to North America for aesthetic reasons in Sooke in the 1850s and has since spread to much of the province and is particularly dense in open areas on the east side of Vancouver Island. People might enjoy the flowers, but broom is called “the scourge of pastureland” because it takes over, damages farms, prevents forest re-growth, is a fire hazard and is toxic to some animals. For more information on planned cuts, or how to do it on your own contact Sales at 250-752-4816, info@broombuters.org or check www.broombusters.org.

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NEON GRADS: The graduation class at Ballenas Senior Secondary in Parksville are counting down the days until prom, which takes place June 27. On May 13, several Grade 12 students participated in what was called a tight bright day and dressed in neon outfits reminiscent of the 1980s. Students at Ballenas are holding a car wash fundraiser for Nepal on May 30 from 11a.m. until 3 p.m. at Ballenas.

DIGGING DEEPER INTO THE ISLAND CORRIDOR FOUNDATION PLAN

Director wants more info Province has not released report on the viability of restarting rail service

Fell, along with directors representing Bowser, Nanoose Bay, Qualicum Beach and Parksville, voted against the funding request, but the motion passed on the strength of the RDN board’s Nanaimo contingent. CANdACE WU The ICF has been seeking funding from both news@pqbnews.com the provincial and federal governments after reRegional district director Julian Fell says he gional districts up and down the Island agreed is following the Island Corridor Foundation’s to kick in a total of about $7 million. Matching money. funds from Victoria and Ottawa were supposed Fell, who represents Coombs/Errington, pro- to give the ICF more than $20 million, money duced a notice of motion last week demanding ICF CEO Graham Bruce has vowed will be the Ministry of Transport provide the regional enough to get the track operational. district with a copy of a consultant’s report on But Fell wants to see it in writing. the effectiveness of the proposed provincial and He explained late last year the province federal grants to the ICF for E&N railway repairs. hired a railway engineering firm to assess the “We’re sitting here just waiting for the prov- realistic viability of the project, but the results ince to make up its mind — or at least to public- haven’t been made available to local governly make up its mind — concerning the funding ments chipping into the revival efforts. of the ICF and I think they are going to twiddle “The conclusions of these were available to around and doddle and do nothing unless we the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastrucgive them a push,” Fell said at last week’s com- ture (MOTI) in February…MOTI has not made mittee of the whole RDN meeting. these reports public and every month of delay In a close vote last year, the RDN decided results in public money going no where,” said to give the ICF almost $1 million to help revive Fell in an e-mail to The NEWS on Wednesday. passenger rail service on Vancouver Island. See ‘GOV’t SIttING ON CONCLUSIONS’, page A7

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On traffic and drains

Brief items from town council’s regular meeting last week AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

At its regular meeting May 11, Qualicum Beach town council approved a funding request from the Seaside Cruizers Society for portable toilets and shuttle service for the annual Father’s Day Show and Shine on June 2021. Councillors Neil Horner and Bill Luchtmeijer argued that it was a bad precedent for council to help fund the event — they said it could open the floodgates for other events looking for more funding. Mayor Teunis Westbroek countered that the previous council had set this precedent and it was only fair to provide the funding. • In light of the change of Qualicum Beach Middle School to an elementary school, creating increased traffic of young people, council instructed staff — along with the town’s public safety committee and the school’s principal — to review the safety aspects of roadway and trail connectivity at Laburnum Road and the new Qualicum Beach Elementary School. Staff pointed out there may be complications if any changes are proposed because the town had to get special permission for initial construction of Laburnum Road in a sensitive ecosystem. • Council instructed staff to provide a detailed proposal to complete storm drainage works in the town core and the beachfront, including East and West Crescent roads and a rain garden. • Council agreed to begin reviews and possible updates of policies on purchasing and disposition of assets, DCC applications and tangible capital assets. • Council instructed staff to investigate and provide a report outlining options for natural traffic calming devices in the appropriate areas along Village Way. • Council will discuss options at the June 3 Committee of the Whole meeting, for collaboration with the Qualicum Beach Community Education and Wellness Society. • Council instructed staff to develop a business plan for the Qualicum Beach Airport. • Council directed staff to apply for a $10,000 grant from UBCM’s Asset Management Planning Program. • Council adopted their Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 697, 2015.

Planting for a world record

Participants from Island Timberlands and local high schools will gather in Qualicum Beach tomorrow (May 20) to take part in a North America wide attempt to break the world record for the most trees planted in one hour. More than 30 teams of 25-100 (totalling over 1,400) will simultaneously plant saplings from 10-11 a.m. in an effort organized by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Bringing together business, community organizations and youth groups, they expect to plant over a quarter-million new trees. — NEWS staff / SFI

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Monica Ciolfi and Marie during some down time on the Africa Mercy in Madagascar during Ciolfi’s recent volunteer trip to Madagascar.

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Monica back from Madagascar Qualicum Beach resident paid her own way to live and work as a ward nurse AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Monica Ciolfi has returned from Tamatave, Madagascar where she spent three months volunteering with Mercy Ships on board the world’s largest charity hospital ship, the Africa Mercy. “Working on the ship reminded me of what an honour it is to take care of people in their most vulnerable state and how much I love to care for people,” said the 27-year-old Qualicum Beach registered nurse who works at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. “I have a lot of reassurance that I am working in the right career and I am good at what I do,” she said and admitted “I am still feeling some reverse culture shock and it’s taking some time to get used to routines back in a developed country. I have a greater appreciation for the little things in life.” The charity organization uses hospital ships to provide free transformative surgeries and training in the world’s

most impoverished places. Ciolfi paid her own way to live and work as a ward nurse in the plastics and women’s health specialities on the ship which has an 82-bed ward, five operating rooms and a crew of more than 400. She cared for patients with large tumours and women who suffered from obstetric fistula, a child birth related injury which often resulted in the loss of their babies and rejection from their families and communities. “We have a healthcare system. In our country it is a right not a privilege. In too many places it’s the other way around” she said. “One of our patients, Sambany, traveled for days and sold one of his rice fields so he could have a chance at surgery” Ciolfi said. “When he arrived with a tumour on his neck, 16.45 lbs, they weren’t sure if they could do surgery, and if they did, if he would live through it. Surgeons went ahead with surgery and he made a full recovery. He received 17 units of blood during his hospital stay and being that the crew is the blood bank, I had the honour of giving him one unit of my blood.” For more information visit www.mercyships.org/volunteer.

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Englishman River Water Service Events A series of ERWS public events will be held this month. PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS

PUBLIC TOWN HALL MEETING

Tuesday, May 19, 3-7 pm, Parksville Community and Conference Centre (City of Parksville) Wednesday, May 20, 7 pm, Nanoose Place (Regional District of Nanaimo)

Thursday, May 28 at 7 pm, Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street

ERWS information published in the PQB News on May 12 and May 14 provided background, treatment options, fisheries benefits, costs and next steps. The articles are now available at englishmanriverwaterservice.ca. We encourage you to take time to review the info in these two articles and bring your questions and concerns to the public info session on May 19. The public info sessions are a drop-in format to provide residents an opportunity to review preliminary designs for the water treatment and intake facilities, funding options and costs. Consultants and staff will answer any questions you might have and respond to concerns about the project. We hope Parksville residents will then have the information they need to make comments at the town hall meeting on May 28. If you are not able to attend the info sessions, questions may be sent to info@parksville.ca.

Council wishes to receive comments from Parksville residents at a town hall meeting on May 28. This Council-hosted meeting is an opportunity for community members to voice their opinions about the water project. It is important for members of Parksville Council to hear the views of Parksville residents. The ERWS project includes a new river water supply intake, a new water treatment plant, water distribution system upgrade and an aquifer storage and recovery system. ERWS is a joint venture agreement between the City of Parksville and the Regional District of Nanaimo formed to secure a bulk water supply from the Englishman River. Please refer to the ERWS website for such items as background information, reports, studies and meeting minutes.

Water Conservation Level 2 Now in effect, permits watering every other day between the hours of 6 am to 10 am and 6 pm to 10 pm for no more than a maximum of two hours watering per day. We wish to thank residents for their efforts to conserve water this summer. Watering of vegetable gardens, shrubs, trees and flowers is restricted to a hand-held container or a hose with shut-off nozzle if watered outside of permitted times. [Quicklinks/Water Conservation]

Coffee with Council Over the summer will be held twice a month. These sessions continue to be a successful way for residents to chat informally with Mayor and Council. For the next four months, sessions will be held on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 2-4 pm. Please check the website for changes or cancellations.

Ventureland Waterpark Is now open following final touch ups and the installation of two new water cannons and a “sneaky soaker tower”. The waterpark is open daily from 9 am to 8 pm.

Property Tax Notices

Thanking the Parksville Lions

Budget and Property Taxes

Earlier this month, we celebrated members of the Parksville Lions Club for their commitment to the Community Park and Ventureland Playground. The community event recognized the 30-year partnership with the City and the generous donations of members including thousands of volunteer hours and significant financial contributions. Parksville Lions Club members are truly an inspiration to all.

The 2015 budget was adopted in April and a new tax rate was established; Council set the residential and business property tax increase at 1.5% for 2015. The tax increase for subsequent years is projected to be 2% for 2016 and 2.5% for each of the years 2017-2019. This year’s increase of 1.5%, the lowest in many years, is the result of continued prudent and responsible fiscal management. 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 Street Stanford to 19A road project, and Ermineskin Road and Banks Avenue water main and road repairs. When other government tax collections are added in, the total tax increase for the average priced residential property is about 2.0%. 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. The estimated property taxes for the average house (using an estimate for the school tax) are $2,660.

Sandy Herle, Parksville Downtown Business Association president, Mayor Lefebvre, James Barrand, Ventureland liaison and Gail Vulliamy, Parksville Lions Club president.

Things To Know

Council also approved the 2015-2019 final financial plan now on the City’s website [Quicklinks/Reports]. This plan sets out the financial requirements to enable departments to carry out projects for 2015.

Tax notices will be mailed later this month and to avoid penalty, payment must be received by the City and the homeowner grant claimed by July 2, 2015.

City Dates May 19 May 20 May 20 May 21 May 28 June 1 June 4 June 11 June 15 June 18 June 18

ERWS Info Session (Parksville) ERWS Info Session (Nanoose) Council Meeting Coffee with Council Town Hall Meeting Council Meeting Coffee with Council Advisory Design Panel Council Meeting Coffee with Council Advisory Planning Commission

The public is encouraged to attend Council meetings held on the first and third Mondays of the month and may observe advisory committee meetings. Refer to the website for agendas and meeting highlights and minutes.

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“We have to protect our water system…We’ll Duncan said he favoured an American-style keep pushing it, certainly from the AVICC level system that would see a user group set up some I’ll put it on the agenda.” type of fund that people contribute to specifiExecutive director for the Georgia Strait Alli- cally for the purpose of taking care of derelict ance Christianne Wilhelmson vessels. He said contributors echoed Crowder and Stanwould be people “with a vestDerelict and abandoned vessels in our coastal hope’s disappointment. ed interest in derelict vessels.” “Derelict and abandoned waters are a safety hazard, Duncan, along with Convessels in our coastal waters visual eyesore, and release servative members, except for fuel and other toxins into are a safety hazard, visual eyeone MP John Weston (West the marine environment, sore, and release fuel and other Vancouver), voted against Bill putting marine life and toxins into the marine environC-638. Independent MP James habitat at risk ment, putting marine life and Lunney did not cast a vote. CHRISTIANNE WILHELMSON habitat at risk,” she said. Duncan said Friday According to Wilhelmson, Crowder’s bill “was not the the biggest challenge involved way to go... it’s not appropriate in mitigating the impacts of derelict and aban- for the federal authority to take over all liability doned vessels is the “jurisdictional quagmire” when it’s simply not currently their authority — that surrounds them. much of it is provincial responsibility. There’s Derelict vessels fall within the jurisdiction a vacuum in the law right now. We should be of both the provincial and federal governments addressing it, not going in the direction of and in many cases local governments have Crowder’s bill. The vacuum is when someone been tasked with dealing with them. abandons a boat there’s no way to create penEarlier this year, Conservative John Dun- alty or criminal offense, so that’s our current can, MP for Vancouver Island North and gov- direction, we are looking at making personal ernment whip who is running in the upcoming responsibility for abandoning these vessels. We election for the Courtenay-Alberni riding, told recognize there’s a big problem. We want to adThe NEWS he wasn’t sold on Crowder’s bill. dress it — that’s our first avenue of approach.”

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“Until these are published, the owners (the regional districts) are unable to make any decisions about the future use of their asset.” He said he’s hoping the notice of motion will get “the ball rolling.” It will be brought forward and voted on at the next regular RDN meeting slated for May 26. “If the outcome of the studies were positive, it would be reasonable to expect a very public ‘good news’ announcement,” said

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Fell. “This has not happened and the province is just sitting on the conclusions.” Earlier this year, the ICF served Fell with legal documents asking him to show up in the Supreme Court of B.C. for allegedly making “serious defamatory comments about the ICF, its directors and staff in a July 2013 memo.” Fell declined to comment on the current state of the lawsuit.

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School district hires new sec-treas School District 69 (Qualicum) has hired Ronald Amos as its new secretary treasurer. The board of education and superintendent of schools made the announcement May 13, with Amos starting work June 1, 2015. Amos is currently assistant secretary treasurer of the Comox Valley School District and he has “provided financial leadership to the Campbell River School District as controller and manager of information services,” according to a SD69 news release. “The selection committee was impressed by not only the technical skills Mr. Amos possesses, but also his keen commitment to the role of business operations in supporting the

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emo to: Town of Qualicum Beach From: the under-employed or retired Re: new employment opportunity Good day. We were excited to see the job creation efforts by town council last week and would like to learn more about the new position this august body came up with through a motion on May 11. Council has decreed that the new farmers market Wednesday nights “only has vendors selling… locally-grown product that is fresh.” We’re curious about the details of this new Tomato Police position. We are hopeful the job description will provide details about how to approach a farmer and ask where and when his/her produce was grown and, more importantly, what enforcement powers are available if a semi-stale head of lettuce grown in Langley is detected at the market (not that we expect this — the Saturday farmers market has always been top-notch). We would ask you to lean on the expertise of Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer, a former RCMP officer, for enforcement advice, but it seems he is not in agreement with the balance of council regarding the details of this market, so he’s not likely to follow the wise direction of his oh-so-plugged-in peers. Thanks again for your efforts to create employment and for dealing with such important issues that are obviously well within your jurisdictional purview. Island Health and/ or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will be pleased they can concentrate their efforts elsewhere because the Town of Qualicum Beach has food safety issues covered. Memo to: private liquor outlets From: the general public Re: new price-tag scheme Good day. We understand new liquor laws introduced by the province have created some challenges for your businesses. In the past, your businesses stood out for their customer-friendly atmospheres and savings. Now, some of you are tagging your products with a before-tax price. It forces many of us to do math and is an unwelcome change and, frankly, not customer friendly. It was one of the things that set you apart from the government stores. You were one of the few retail outlets in this country that was price-tag friendly for customers. Thanks for considering a return to your former policy. — Editorial by John Harding

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I moved to Parksville 13 years ago and since then, have become aware of a slow but steady deterioration of our neighbourhood and it is probably the same in many of the other neighbourhoods in Parksville. Some of the situations contributing to this are recreational vehicle (RV) parking, messy yards, vehicles in front yards that haven’t turned a wheel for several years, and of course, cats. When one talks to the bylaw enforcement people, we are told that they will not respond to anything without a complaint in writing. This often comes down to neighbours tattling on neighbours. Not the best situation for neighbourly harmony. Several of us seniors from our area meet once a week in the morning for coffee at one of the local fast-food places. We discuss anything and everything. Speaking for our group, neighbourhood issues have been a hot-button issue during many of our get-togethers. I feel quite sure that this is the same with many of these morning coffee groups. Our city council has been the topic of discussion of late, some of the topics being the cost of the new downtown street signs which are nearly impossible to see because of the chosen colours, and the washroom/ change room/food outlet at the local park, to name just a couple. I was in the business of monitoring Worksafe B.C. regulations, as well as safe workplace conditions, which can be compared to bylaws. In my experience, the only way to ensure compliance is to get out into the field and monitor. For the city bylaw officers, don’t wait for written complaints, for which most bylaw non-compliances issues are not reported. Get out into the city and look around. When you see something, deal with it. As far as Parksville council is concerned, we need some bylaws to deal with the issues of RV parking and cats. A suggestion to the mayor and councillors: come out for coffee with a few of these groups and get a taste of what bothers people about life in Parksville. You will learn much more there than in

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your Thursday coffee sessions. If any of you show up at our group breakfast, the treat is on me. Will we see any of you? BoB Larson Parksville

don’t criticize the oceanside health centre, it’s the best On April 13 I suffered a heart attack while unloading garbage at the Parksville waste transfer station. My pulse raced to 228 beats a minute and I temporarily lost sight in my left eye. My wife drove me to the Oceanside Health Centre in Parksville — and the response I received was nothing short of amazing. Within seconds I was on a hospital gurney and had a room full of medical professionals in attendance. After discussion and approval I was zapped with some kind of electronic device resembling a small atom bomb and my pulse returned to normal. Don’t anyone complain about service at the Oceanside Health Centre — at least not in my presence. To the medical staff at the Oceanside Health Centre: you are the best.

grit in upcoming negotiations, I suggest they play hardball and counter-offer a reduction of, say, 10 per cent, take it or leave it. It is time to say no. aLLan CLark Qualicum Beach

christian letter writers ignorant of history, Politics

Re: ‘Christian-based Western generosity helps the world,’ letter by Adrienne Cook (The NEWS, May 12). Whether it’s by sheer ignorance or just wishful thinking, Christian letter-writers are prolific at making up their own ‘facts’. For the most part, their letters show little knowledge of history, geography, politics, world events other than that which is dished out in the corporate media, or even their own Bible. (By the way, it is our thorough study of the Bible that is the foundation of our atheism.) Cook states that it is the Christian world that responds to all the major catastrophes — not in places such as South America. For her information, South America only has about 424 million Catholics, 175 million of them in Brazil alone. DuDLey Freeman Another of her ‘facts’ is that ChrisNanoose Bay tian values, among which are “rights for women... has blessed millions of people through 2,000 years.” it’s time to say no Surely, this was her attempt at humour. to Qualicum beach She calls us narrow minded, virulent, spiteful, ignorant, gleefully arrounion workers gant, pathetic, disrespectful, inconsiderIt’s time to say no. ate, without compassion, unsympathetic One morning this week, I went to the time-wasters. toaster to do a piece of bread and as the On the other hand, her values are of bag was nearly empty I thought, I’ll have the Christian type: integrity, honesty, foranother. giveness, tolerance, kindness and chariMy comptroller sitting at the kitchen ta- ty. Therefore, she suggests that if we don’t ble noted that as the larder was near bare, like her Christian-based society, we should and finances a bit delicate, that to seek out move to some un-Christian country where more was really putting a pinch in the bud- atheists like us are flogged. get. Do we detect a hint of wishful thinking And then I picked up The NEWS to dis- there? Fern anD LaurenCe Wayman cover that the union workers over at the Qualicum Beach Town of Qualicum Beach want more. Again, if anyone at the town has enough See MORE LETTERS, page A13

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Thank god for corporaTe bonuses Oh dear, more holy rollers denouncing the evil atheist through letters to the editor. Religion or not, you either have empathy for your fellow man or not. There is plenty of evidence on both sides to show examples of cruelty. I happen to be a non-believer and like to think I care about the world and am a totally moral person. Common sense dictates that a society will quickly fall into anarchy if it has no moral compass. It does not need religion to make a person moral and caring. It needs society to care about the greater good rather than to put themselves first. The U.S. has lots of religious fundamentalists, but I certainly don’t see that country as a good example. If you really want to point fingers, the problem lies with corporate greed and the desire for power and control I am sure lots of CEOs go to church on Sunday and thank God for their $5 million bonuses. Gail CourtiCe Parksville

aTheisTs aren’T The spiTeful ones

I presume that recent letter writer Adrienne Cook (‘Christian-based Western generosity helps the world’, (The NEWS, May 12) was “helping someone” with one hand while she was “wasting time” writing to the editor with the other. She calls atheists spiteful yet tells us that we should go and live somewhere else — not a very tolerant perspective. When did the qualities of integrity, honesty, rights for women, forgiveness, kindness and charity become the sole preserve of the Christian faith? As an atheist, I support all of these wholeheartedly but choose to live my life without the constraints of religion. I would, however, defend another’s right to believe and practise his/her religion in any country. If Christians are beginning to feel persecuted, maybe it is because so many are now rejecting a faith-based life for one of humanism where respect for all others is inherent in living as the superior life form on earth, one that has a brain capable of using logic, a logic that for some rejects the theory of an omnipotent god as flawed. Life existed pre-Christianity as it will after Christianity has become a much smaller and less influential minority, living alongside those pesky atheists and other religions. After all, we can’t both be right and only after death will the truth be revealed to us. In the meantime, I embrace Cook’s Christian values, respect her beliefs and those of all religions which mandate their followers to live in peace and harmony. However, I don’t feel I have the right to impose my views on others or proselytize that there is only one right set of beliefs. It is that conviction in the superiority of one religion over another that has caused the conflicts and

deaths and continues to do so with horrific consequences throughout the world. ann allison Qualicum Beach

ferries should only be abouT moving people and goods I could not agree more with the recent letters about BC Ferries. No national or provincial transportation system makes a profit. Our highways certainly don’t — that’s not the point. Why should we think the ferry service to be any different? They are provided by your and my taxpayer dollars. Historically, it has always been up to us, the public, to build the common use infrastructures essential to all citizens and industry, to accommodate movement of goods and services, to support an ever growing population. Every level of community, on and off our Island, must constantly facilitate, grow and maintain new dollars coming in to keep pace with private and public demands. Without new dollars coming in to sustain and grow a community, it will soon stagnate or die from costs of essential public services, inflation and money leaving the community. BC Ferries is essential but, under the present management concept — increasing fare charges and profit interests — it is an economic drag on our communities’ businesses and citizens, sucking away new dollars before they even reach the Island. Ferries are not cruise ships or for-profit centres with gleaming brochures and advertisements, for shareholder gains or executive salaries of a private international corporation. The purpose is to move people, goods and services from point A to point B. The only profit centres the roads and ferries are there to serve, help grow and sustain, are every variety of small and large business and industry this island can provide, today and tomorrow. That is the source of tax dollars that our government budgets and juggles for our many common needs, including an efficient, comfortable and safe ferry service. If there is a profit to be made beyond a reserve to maintain itself and grow to meet public demand, it is not by an outside ferry management service. While a turn of profit would be helpful, any profit should accrue to the taxpayer. I fail to grasp why our Island’s chambers of commerce, community business organizations and municipal governments are silent on this issue. As a starting point, just look at the price inflation of goods and groceries arriving on island by ferry, among other cost of living factors. A final note: I am tired of hearing that “it’s the price of living in paradise“ or, extolling the free enterprise profit motive. Not everyone has deep pockets or never needs to leave the Island. John Piety Parksville

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Making up nicer history In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made school boards.

geous suggestion that blindness would be any kind of handicap in mountain climbing. Nothing escaped the eagle eye of the Bias — Mark Twain and Sensitivity Review panel — not even a reference to a rotting tree stump. The panel shot he author of Tom Sawyer and The that down because in reference to the number Adventures of Huckleberry Finn of organisms that live in decaying wood, the didn’t know the half of it. Today, a author compared the stump to an apartment century and a bit after his death, house. the idiots are still in charge of chilClearly a crippling blow to children who drens’ education — and still making a hash of live in apartment houses. it. The educational arbiters not only erase Down in the U.S., the hot new history — they make it up. The buzz words for what kids get panel approved a piece about the taught are ‘sensitivity’ and ‘incluAnasazi Indians, a tribe that lived sion’. in the southwestern U.S. about a The idiots are all over that. By Arthur Black thousand years ago. They stand on the ramparts makThe essay described the Anaing sure that offensive words and sazi as a wise and tolerant people concepts don’t get into school who “fostered an egalitarian cultextbooks to infect the little ones’ ture in which people functioned minds. as equals. Without kings, chiefs, Words like, well... ‘peanuts.’ or other official authority figures Last year, the experts in charge to compel cooperation, members of vetting words and passages of Anasazi farming villages built destined for a test that would dams, reservoirs, and irrigation measure fourth-graders reading and com- systems,” as well as four hundred miles of prehension skills, harpooned all references to roads and broad avenues.” peanuts and hauled them out of the text. Why? Small problem: the Anasazi were a prehisBecause (a) peanuts were described as toric people who left no written records and ‘a nutritious snack’. That clearly shows bias vanished 500 years before the United States against people with an allergy to peanuts — existed. and (b) in a summary of the peanuts’ history, Nobody knows that they had no kings or reference was made to ‘African slaves’ and it chiefs. Is it likely that they could have built suggested that Spanish conquistadors ‘defeat- ‘dams, reservoirs and irrigation systems’ with ed indigenous tribes’. nobody in charge? That’s just not nice. Pretty story, though — and thoroughly inThe ‘bias and sensitivity review’ panel also offensive. deep-sixed a story that told of a blind man A recent study found that 61 percent of who hiked to the top of a mountain. American students find school boring. They claimed the story displayed ‘regionThe other 39 percent must already be asleep. al bias’ — meaning that some children don’t grow up around mountains so they would be — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring Island. unfairly disadvantaged. His column appears weekly in The NEWS. The panel also disapproved of the outraE-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca

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There is a quaint looking building at the end of the beach strip in Qualicum Beach that reminds me of an English cottage. Behind it there are many small cottages and the grouping is known as St. Andrew’s Lodge. Every time I see it I smile. I think of Miss Elizabeth Little, her sparkling eyes, her sweet smile and her steadfast determination that the business would always feature original interiors. It didn’t matter if by 2001 the towels were thin, the kitchen stoves used oil and the lino was old. She valued “original” and was very proud of what she and her family created. Her father, Sam designed and built the house and cottages and her mother owned the property. They all worked at the Lodge. After their deaths, Elizabeth owned it and ran the business until after her 80th birthday. Elizabeth’s father, Sam Little was born in Lanark, Scotland on June 10, 1877. He trained as a naval architect. He came to Hilliers in 1913 wanting to work on the land and have a ranch or farm of his own. His cousin Frederick Rae was already living in Hilliers. Her mother, Dora came to Canada in 1914, having met Sam in Scotland before he left. They were married in HIlliers and soon had a son, Bob and daughter, Elizabeth. They operated a chicken farm. By 1930 Dora wanted to live by the sea and the price of eggs had dropped, so Sam changed his career back to architect and designed buildings throughout the region. In 1938 he started building St. Andrew’s Lodge. He built a new cottage every two years until 1952. Elizabeth was home schooled, self taught and worked in the Lodge her whole life. She was known for her hospitality and generation after generation of families returned as her guests. Elizabeth was instrumental in helping to found the QB Historical & Museum society and donated many photos and papers relating to the area to the archives. In 1998 Elizabeth was given the honour of being named the first Freeman of the Town in Qualicum Beach. She smiled when she learned her name was first on the voters list. She was also named a Lifetime member of the QB Chamber of Commerce, which meant she was their guest for dinner once a month which she took full advantage of. She never lacked company there. She was a tireless worker and was admired and respected by the community as was her father. Sam Little designed many buildings, including churches. He didn’t charge when he designed churches. His plan for the original St. Stephen’s Church in QB was used as a model for small churches after appearing in a national magazine. I remember Elizabeth’s delight in the surprise celebra-

tion of her 80th Birthday at a Chamber dinner in 2001, her joy at being with long time friends and her appreciation of the QF “Boys” dedicating a bench in her honour on their new store site. Elizabeth understood the importance of excellent customer service, of repeat customers and of running her business herself. Many thanks to Joe Forsyth & Barbara Parry: QB Family History Society for compiling the Elizabeth Little story as part of the society “Voices of the Past” series. The above is only a slight portion of the file. This is a great service to the community!

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New business brings vaping to downtown Parksville EZ-vape store offers information, e-cigarettes and flavoured juice on Craig Street AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

There are now over 140 flavours of e-liquid, or juice, available for vaping in Parksville. Tim Austin and Dallin Brenton opened EZ-vape on Craig Street in downtown Parksville on May 7 and business is already good, though they admit there is a lot of confusion about what they do. “We have a lot of pamphlets and spend a lot of time giving out information,” Brenton said, but added that, “more people come in already knowing what they want.” Vaping is the unifying term for the relatively new, still mostly unregulated field of e-cigarettes or personal vaporizers, small pen like devices that heat flavoured liquids creating water vapor to be inhaled. The liquids come in any flavour someone can dream up (like rootbeer and badger milk) and can include different levels of nicotine so smokers can ween themselves down to lower doses and then to e-liquids without any nicotine. “The legislation is currently changing, there’s legislation coming now” Brenton said, “many cities are establishing bylaws about vaping in proximity to entrances or whatever.” He said in the absence of clear regulations they go out of their way to have self imposed regulations, screening their windows and being extra strict about things like not selling to people under age 19. “People say (vaping) is targeted to kids with flavours, but you could say the same thing about blueberry vodka,” employee Peter Fiesel added. Austin and Brenton said they are not interested in going near the marijuana market, admitting people do use their e-cigarettes to vaporize marijuana based liquid products. “We just decided this is what we do, we do it well and there’s too much hassle in that area,” Dallin said, referencing

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Dallin Brenton (from left), Tim Austin and Peter Fiesel are bringing the latest in smoking technology to Parksville with EZ-vape on Craig Street.

the medical marijuana dispensary that opened a block away but was shut down by RCMP after a few months. Austin, from Lantzville, and Brenton, from Nanoose Bay, said they chose to open in Parksville because there is already competition in Nanaimo but none here. The Parksville store is the first Island outlet of the Vancouver based company which has about 10 locations on the

mainland and mixes all their own e-liquids from natural substances that are much safer than the “laundry list of dangerous substances in cigarettes,” Dallin said. While the initial market is to help people ween off cigarettes, Austin said it also becomes a hobby for a lot of people who get into building their own devices and continue to vape the non-nicotine flavours.

While they are happy to talk about vaping, they encourage people to do their own research, recognizing that people fear the unknown. They said that while vaping isn’t exactly a health product, it just has to be used correctly. “If you down a 40 of vodka you can die,” Austin said. They say that as well as being healthier, vaping is considerably cheaper than smoking cigarettes.

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Injured falcon from Tofino has recovered nicely at the Errington facility A beautiful young pere- and she had gained signifigrine falcon was admitted to cant weight and strength. At the North Island Wildlife Re- that time we were hopeful covery Centre on Jan. 14 from to arrange a ride for the bird the Pacific Rim National Park. back to the Pacific Rim NaThe falcon was spotted at the tional Park for release. landfill just outside of Tofino One of the most widely where volunteers were called distributed of warm-bloodto check on the bird that was ed terrestrial vertebrates, down on the ground and not the peregrine falcon occurs flying. It was determined the from the tundra to the tropbird could easily be picked up ics, from wetlands to desand kept safe and warm un- erts, from maritime islands til it was later to continental transported to forests, and from NIWRA at the featureless plains end of the day. to mountain The pere- By Sylvia Campbell crags — it is abgrine was exsent as a breedtremely weak er only from the and thin and Amazon Basin, likely did not the Sahara Deshave the enert, most of the ergy reserves steppes of central needed to fly and eastern Asia, any further. It and Antarctica. took a week of hand-feed- This depth and breadth of ing before the falcon began habitat reflects a prodigiouseating on her own but then ly Catholic diet that includes progress sped up and after many hundreds of species a couple of weeks she was of birds, some bats, and a moved to a large outdoor few rodents, and yet a comflight pen. Dr. McAdie, NI- monality of ways in which WRA veterinarian examined Peregrines pursue them. The the peregrine in February presence of this species in

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In the Philippines kusina means kitchen so when you see the Country Kusina food truck you will be guaranteed some authentic Filipino food. Fritzie and Kris Lyttle of Whiskey Creek launched their rolling restaurant on May 9. Filipino cuisine reflects the blending of wide and varied cultures and Fritzie said many of their recipes come from her parents and grandparents. Be sure to try a Lumpia which is a Filipino style spring roll. They are so good you will inhale them by the dozen. You will find the Country Kusina truck at various events around Oceanside including: the Lighthouse Blue Grass Festival in Qualicum Bay June 26, 27, 28; Canada Day at Parksville Community Park July 1; Kitefest in Parksville July 18 and at the Coombs Fair in August to name a few. There is some news from the Anglican Parish of St. Anne and St Edmund. Reverend Andrew Twiddy says the historic St. Anne’s Church will be open to visitors over the summer each Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. For over a century the little church behind Wembley Mall has stood as a symbol of the faith, determination and courage of the early pioneers of this area. Its history began in 1893 and reverend Twiddy said they are inviting people to come and learn the history of Parksville’s pioneers. As well the church will now be having an early Sunday morning service in the log cabin church starting at 8:15 a.m. Twiddy said his parishioners jokingly call it the golfers mass. You have until May 31 to catch the final play of the 2014-2015 Echo Players season and if you enjoy the work of Noel Coward Fallen Angels is just the ticket. A champagne cocktail of wit, charm and high comedy set the stage for this classic comedy. Reminiscent of the old slapstick duo Lucy and Ethel combined with the once popular TV show Desperate Housewives the play deals with themes that include stale marriages and the lure of lustful sex. The 2015-2016 playbill season has also been announced and includes the comedy Calendar Girls October 8-30, 2015; the classic drama A Doll’s House April 21 - May 8, 2016; Merry Christmas George Bailey! December 17-31 and the murder mystery The Sound of Murder February 18 - March 6. If you buy your seasons tickets by August 15 you are entered into a draw to win a one-night stay at Chateau Victoria plus a $100 food and beverage gift certificate. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 250-752-3522 or Email: info@echoplayers.ca. If you can’t wait until after summer for your live theatre fix, Bard to Broadway’s 16th season of summer theatre begins July 3 and runs until August 15 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. The B2B Theatre company is presenting the musical A… My Name will Always Be Alice, directed by Eileen Butts, the enormously popular comedy The Owl and the Pussycat, Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps and the teen musical Disney’s Aladdin. Visit www.b2btheatre.com for the performance schedule and ticket information.

Margaret Lundine (right) was one of the guests who were treated to a lovely lunch and fashion show put on by the Church of the Ascension Catholic Women’s League (CWL), May 7. Members of the CWL modelled outfits from Close to You Ladies Fashion and Lingerie in Parksville. Francine Lockhart (left) looked fabulous in this graphic print top by Citron. The wearable art clothing line prompted several oohs and ahs at the event.

What kid doesn’t love a visit to the Lions Adventure Park in Parksville? Throw in some celebration cupcakes, balloons and sunshine and it doesn’t get any better than that. On May 8 the City of Parksville honoured members of the Lions Club who have turned the playground at the beach into a world class destination. Spencer Jordan (left) and his brother Lee were on hand for the festivities which included refreshments and face painting.

(left to right) Marilyn Dingsdale, Sally Sellers and Mabel Baaske were in charge of the sweet treats at the plant and bake sale May 9 in support of St. Edmund’s Church ministry. $1500 was generated from the sale’s baked goods and preserves as well as plants with proceeds going towards the spiritual growth of the church ministry. Money from the garage sale will go toward supporting the A Capella Plus choral group.

There’s a new food truck in town and if you love Filipino food it has some authentic dishes to temp your taste buds. The Country Kusina food truck made its debut May 9 in front of the Coombs General Store. Owners, Fritzie and Kris Lyttle serve Western infused cuisine from the Philippines including Lumpias and a dish called Pork Menudo. Fritzie uses recipes that were passed down to her from her family in the Philippines.

Six year old Kyla Devoy (left) got a new look on Mother’s Day courtesy of face painter Tiffany Baynes at a community event in Parksville. It was hosted by the people who provide care and support to elderly residents at Stanford Place. The nurses and care aides who are in contract talks invited the public to a free BBQ in front of the facility. Kyla’s mom is a care aid at Stanford Place while Tiffany’s mom is a LPN at the facility.

Fallen Angels, is bringing some good laughs to the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. The classic Noel Coward play set in London in 1925 has a stellar cast: (from left) Brian Lecky (Willy), Liz Riddals (Julia), Andrew Brown (Maurice), Sally Tilbe (Jane), Anne Jinks (Saunders) Colin Payne (Fred). Under the expert direction of Nicola Cavendish the Echo Players production is running until May 31.

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Fallen Angels, Noël Coward’s 1925 farce about two wealthy British women tempted by the return of their French lover, is bringing laughs to the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. Under the expert direction of Nicola Cavendish, the champagne-bubbly witty romp pokes fun at the foibles of the British upper class. While set in the 1920s the themes, which include stale marriages and the lure of lustful sex, are just as relevant today. During the dress rehearsal performance the cast of six were in excellent form serving up plenty of laughs and slapstick humour. Because not every actor had their lines memorized, the play got off to a bumpy start but once the actors got into the meat of the play, Acts II and III were laugh-outloud funny. The action centers on Julia Sterroll performed by Liz Riddalls and her best friend, Jane performed by Sally Tilbe, who are bored with their husbands and pining for long lost passion. Both women receive notes announcing the impending arrival of Maurice, their mutual lover from their single days, just as their respective husbands, Fred and Willy are leaving together for a golf outing. In Act I we are introduced to Julia, her husband Fred played by Colin Payne and the maid Saunders performed by Anne Jinks.

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A deliciously over the top comedic romp is now showing at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. The ECHO Players production of Fallen Angels includes a stellar cast: (from left) Brian Lecky (Willy), Liz Riddals (Julia), Andrew Brown (Maurice), Sally Tilbe (Jane), Anne Jinks (Saunders) Colin Payne (Fred).

Saunders expertise as a know-it-all is brilliantly played by Jinks. She does a great job of capturing the essence of Saunders as a Cockney maid, who on her first day on the job in the Sterroll home has established that she knows more than Mr. Sterroll does about which

clubs to use at the golf course he is off to. Not only can Saunders expertly play the piano and sing, she speaks French far better than either of her employers and even has a cure for hangovers. Jinks, with her spot-on comedic timing is a scene stealer during her moments

onstage. When Jane bursts into Julia’s flat concerned that her dalliance with Maurice (suavely depicted by Andrew Brown) will be revealed should he come to London, it sets the scene for the rest of the show. See COSTUME DESIGN, page A32

Seasoned storytellers take to the MAC Friday BRENDA GOUGH

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If you are a fan of 1001 Arabian Night’s, Shaharazade’s tales will be told at the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Tales for the Telling, Stories for Adults will bring together three seasoned professional storytellers to tell a selection of stories from 1001 Arabian Nights, May 22. Tara Hartley who has been a performing storyteller for over 25 years brings her love of the old epic tales to the MAC stage and will be joined by Rachel Dunstan Muller and Marva Blackmore. Blackmore who is the organizer of Tales for the Telling and president of the Storytellers of Canada said they can’t tell all 1001 stories, but they can tell some of their favourites. In 1001 Arabian Nights the Sultan Shahryar plans to kill his wife. However, his new bride, Shaharazad, has a clever plan to save herself. On the night of their marriage, Shaharazad begins to tell the king a tale, but does not end it. Curious about how the story ends the king postpones

her execution in order to hear the conclusion. The next night, as soon as she finishes the tale, she begins a new one, and the king, eager to hear the conclusion, postpones her execution once again. So it goes on for 1,001 nights. Blackmore first told an Arabian Nights tale with Hartley at Rasputin’s Café in Ottawa at the Stories from the Ages series. She said she is delighted to perform the show again and to have Muller join her and Hartley on the Tales for the Telling stage. The trio worked together and performed in the epic telling of the Odyssey which took place in Nanaimo last month. Blackmore said they don’t have enough time to tell 1001 stories so they will be telling the frame, the story that goes around Arabian Nights and how it comes to be. “The Sultan is going to execute Shaharazad so she uses her story telling to save herself and we are going to be telling three of those stories. The stories are long but we have edited them down. We will go all the way to the

1001st night and tell the last story on the last night and how she eventually survives,” Blackmore explained. Blackmore admitted she hasn’t read all of the 1001 stories but she knows someone who has. “My neighbour has the original translation done by Sir Richard Burton and it spans 15 volumes and she has read them all. I have a three volume condensed version.” This is the final event of this season’s Tales for the Telling series. The series will recommence on October 30, with a night of chilling ghost stories. Storytelling evenings at the MAC have proved to be very popular and people are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. The MAC is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 ($10 OCAC members) and remaining tickets will be available at the door. If you cannot get to the MAC to purchase your tickets in advance, you may purchase them on-line at Eventbrite. com, by selecting the Parksville location and searching by date. For more information phone: 250-248-8185 or email: info@mcmillanartscentre.com.

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A contemporary dance performance featuring a group of gifted young dancers takes place May 22 at the Whalebone Theatre in Parksville. Helix Dance Theatre Company is presenting Perception in Motion at 7:30 p.m. and artistic director Sarah DeVito said it has all the elements that you would see from a high caliber troupe. She said if you are a fan of cutting edge dance that draws on each performer’s inner feelings as well as their dance moves this is a must see show. DeVito who is a choreographer and co-owner of Innovate Dance Arts in Parksville said the young dancers who are in the company are not only driven and compassionate they are super talented. “These are the high achieving kids. They choose to spend their Friday evenings dancing. They are competing at high levels elsewhere and then coming together in this capacity. They are hungry for more and want to be pushed.” DeVito said the goal of the company is to create work that demonstrates an elevated technical and artistic caliber and showcase the talents of their dancers. Helix Dance Theatre Company incorporates contemporary, modern, stylized jazz and acrobatics, with a strong emphasis on classical ballet technique to create unique and stylized choreographic works. She said besides encouraging their dancers to nail their choreography, they also ask them to be mindful of their pieces and use their movements as a

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Fans of contemporary dance won’t want to miss an upcoming performance by Helix Dance Theatre in Parksville May 22 at 7:30 p.m.

medium to convey education through dance. “We asked the girls to be thoughtful about the work they are performing and creating. It is always thematic in nature and we ask them to do more than just dance it,” she explained. She said that through unique and relevant repertoire created by several talented choreographers each piece has a message that connects dancers to their work. “These girls are doing fairly sophisticated work and they need to be able to approach it in a mature and intelligent way.” Helix is nearly at the end of season six and DeVito said they have come a long way since they started the company and they continue to evolve. “We are learning and our access to people we bring in has changed over time as we create a wider network of

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The ladies spend the day both enthralled and terrified that Maurice will show up at the flat and their past secrets will be exposed. Over dinner they reminisce and deliberate their options while consuming large amounts of champagne and as their debauched evening progresses there are many laugh-outloud moments. As the gals go from tipsy to plastered, it leads to some solid slapstick buffoonery by Tilbe whose antics include her crawling under the table searching for her shoes. Riddalls gives a strong performance portraying Julia as a woman who has settled into the routine of a dull marriage but still longs for her younger years. When the husbands return, a series of revelations, mis-

understandings, and condemnations ensue and the comedy is priceless. Maurice finally arrives and accuses the men of not paying enough attention to their wives. Brown’s performance as the French lover is wonderful especially when he sneakily steals kisses from his former flames behind their husband’s backs. Brian Lecky as Willy also delivers a strong performance. Phillip Clarkson’s costume design makes the 1920s look like a stylish time to live, especially for upper-crust women. The dresses are beautiful while the golf attire for the men is spot-on for the era. The set designed by Werner Koch with a delicious Art Deco-accented sitting room reflects the period perfectly.

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Anna Frances (Heath) Macdonald , of Qualicum Beach, passed away on January 31, 2015 at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at the age of 90. Anna was born on September 6, 1924 to William Lewis and Jane Ann (Davidson) Heath on the family farm in Stanstead, Quebec. She was the youngest of four children and the only daughter. Both her mother, a former school teacher, and her father strove to give all their children the best education possible despite the Depression that hit farmers particularly hard. Anna joked that the lambs had paid her way through Bishopâ€™s University but in fact she worked at a variety of summer jobs to help support herself. While at University, she met the woman who was to be her life-long best friend, Laurie Walker, and the man she was to marry in 1946, Donald Alexander Macdonald. Anna taught briefly before her marriage and then she and Don set up housekeeping in Lachine, Quebec where they raised their three children. They subsequently moved to Shawinigan, Quebec, where Anna resumed teaching. Anna imbued scores of â€œher studentsâ€? with her love of English and History. She followed their progress with interest, both in school and after graduation and kept in touch with several of them for years. Anna and Don retired in 1987, little realising that in moving to Qualicum Beach, they were beginning a wonderful new chapter in their lives. Retirement was to be the happiest of times for them both. Anna and Don travelled widely and became active members of the community. Anna remained a member of Probus and the St. Markâ€™s Anglican Church until her death. Don passed away in June, 2013. Anna was able to stay in her home due to the loving care and support of friends, neighbours and community support organisations. Since her death, neighbours and friends have told the family of the impact Anna had on their lives and how much she will be missed. Anna is survived by: her children Donald Lee, Martha Laurie (Phillip) and David William Gordon (Monica); her grandsons Alexander Philip and Nathaniel Francis and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brothers Jason Lee, Franklin Davidson and William Watterson. Cremation has taken place, with no visitation by request. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Markâ€™s Anglican Church, Qualicum Beach, Reverend Dale Huston presiding. Following the service, there will be a reception at the St. Markâ€™s Church Hall. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Bishopâ€™s University or to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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ARTHUR CHARLES BERRY March 25, 1943 - May 8, 2015

With great sadness we share the news of Artâ€™s passing. Born in Montreal, his Mother moved the family to Rawdon, Quebec after his Dad died from a wound received in the war. Art joined the Navy right out of school and it was during his service that he learned many of the lessons that became the foundation of his life. Art and his partner went on to open one of the first data processing bureaus in Canada and when companies shifted to in-house computing, Art shifted his focus as well, helping to introduce Cobra Golf to Canada. He stayed in the golf business for many years. His last career was in the employ of the Yates Funeral Service on Vancouver Island, a role that he dearly loved and very reluctantly retired from only recently. When Art was young, his Mom told him that she wanted him to be a thief - She wanted him to steal something good from each person he met. That became the philosophy for his life. One of his passions was for the Masonic Brotherhood. He joined the Lodge in Quebec, was Master of Sunnylea Lodge in Ontario three times. When he moved to Vancouver Island, he became a member, and ultimately secretary, of Euclid Lodge. He met many wonderful friends and made lifelong connections that shared his values across Canada through the fraternity. Art made time for others and would always find a way to help someone that was in need. A great communicator, he kept in touch with friends old and new. He had integrity in his work and his relationships, never taking shortcuts to make things easier for himself and he brought that out in others. The ultimate caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Art leaves his wife Mary Ellen to remember the love and the laughter. He will be deeply missed by his sons and their families; Christopher, his wife Sonia, and grandchildren, Philip and Victoria; Matthew, his partner Katherine, and grandchildren, Jacob and Victor; and James, his wife Corrie, grandchildren, Sydian and Clover. He loved them all so so much. He also leaves to miss him, sisters, Marjorie Laviolette of Owen Sound, Ontario, and Barbara Hoard of Milton, Florida; their families; as well as his first wife and friend, Sheila Deveney; his cousins; and his Uncle Spike. Art was predeceased by his parents Maude (Goudey) and Arthur Charles Berry Sr. Art was deeply involved with Mary Ellenâ€™s family, loved them all and was loved in return, especially her mother, Liz and, his partner in crime, Sheila. They will miss him as well. Thank you to the many, many friends and family and his Masonic Brothers who visited, called, emailed and texted, and generally supported him. His last few weeks on earth were so full of love, concern, and fun. We love you all. The Palliative Care Team at the Nanaimo General Hospital with the special nursing staff, the doctors, and the volunteers, made Artâ€™s last days comfortable and supported the family and friends as well. Thank you all so much. You are all amazing. To Barry Tuck and all of the staff and his friends at Yates Funeral Service, the family appreciate your gentle help with guiding us through this difficult time and showing us how to make it meaningful for everyone.

Art always wished to live respected and die regrettedâ€Ś..and so he did. God bless you. There will be a Memorial Service in Artâ€™s honour at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 23rd at Yates Funeral Service, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville. In lieu of flowers, please make sure you have registered as an Organ Donor, a cause near and dear to Artâ€™s heart or make a donation in his memory to the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation, 1200 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 where he received such wonderful care each time he was there. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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Bam Bam working hard for title shot Parksville fighter Aubrey “Bam Bam” Morrow ready after intensive training camp T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

All the hard work and preparation has been done, now all that’s left for Aubrey “Bam Bam” Morrow are weigh-ins and a shot to catapult his name in the middleweight ranks across Canada. It’s been eight weeks of a great camp, according to both Morrow and his coach Rich LeStage, who’ve been training out of the gym at Kickstart Fitness, working on every aspect of his boxing ahead of his Western Canadian title fight on May 23 on the “Rumble at the Rink” card at the Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo. “It’s been a great camp,” LeStage said. “We’re extremely happy with what we’ve been able to do and we owe a huge thank you to Beth Aldren and all the wonderful people here at Kickstart Fitness.” “Everyone here, from the janitor in the evening all the way up to Beth, are just amazing people and welcomed us in here with open arms and that made it so much easier on us to be able to come in here and get ready for this fight.” The fight for Bam Bam comes after a knockout of Cameron Rivera, a fight in which most people thought Rivera was the more promising. Both LeStage

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Aubrey “Bam Bam” Morrow is ready for his Western Canadian title fight against Paul Bzdel, May 23 on the “Rumble at the Rink” card at Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo, after a great training camp with coach Rich LeStage.

and Morrow knew then, much like they know now, what to expect after a good camp and will be looking for the same result against Paul Bzdel this time around as well.

“I’m ready to go,” Morrow said. “Training has been great, I feel great, I’m feeling relaxed too which is nice. Now we’ll just work on a few more things between now and the fight, just

some little stuff, but the hard work has been put in and now it’s time to go out there and put it out there for everyone to see.” Both Morrow and LeStage know that fighting in front of the

hometown crowd can be both a benefit and a distraction. It’s something they are well aware of but are prepared to keep in check. “The thing about Aubrey, and most of my fighters, is we don’t have the hometown crowd most fights,” LeStage said. “With the way that boxing is in B.C., we’re usually off fighting somewhere else. So we’re used to there being 2,000 people in a crowd and having 1,950 of those people cheering for the other guy.” “But Aubrey, no matter where he goes to fight, has that ability to make those same people who were cheering for the other guy at the start of the fight to turn around and cheer him by the time the fights finished.” Though surprised by earning a title fight this soon, Bam Bam knows that he’s ready for the challenge and will lay it all out on the line on May 23. For his coach, it just goes to show how far he has really come. “Aub’s a good kid,” LeStage said. “His comeback now, he’s a different person than when he was younger. He trained well for that fight last summer but since then, he’s hungrier and he’s been training harder. His maturity and the way he’s approached these last two fights, he’s really come a long way.”

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Huge taekwondo championship a big success T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

The Island Open Taekwondo Championships were a success once again in Parksville. There were well over 200 competitors taking place in the fifth annual Island Open at the curling club and with the athletes ranging from white belts all the way up to black belts, there was lots of action to take in. For athletes nine and under, both individual and pairs poomsae (forms), sparring and sport chanbara. All competitors over the age of 10 also took place in poomsae and sparring. “It was another great event,”

director Brett Fee said. “It’s great to see all the athletes that get to come out and take part in the event.” “We’ve been getting a lot of good feedback from everyone that comes out to the tournament, from the way it’s run on the floor all the way to being able to help accommodate sleeping arrangements for families that are travelling here from out of town.” “Everything went very well and we’re happy with the result once again.” With the mission to get athletes in at the grass roots level, Fee knows the importance of

being able to put on an event like the Island Open, which gives those looking to perhaps start out with their first competition in taekwondo a chance to gain the experience and still have fun in the process. “Lots of tournaments are super competitive,” Fee said. “While there is competition throughout this tournament, it’s also a great way for the younger groups to get that experience of being part of a tournament and getting their feet wet that way.” “We wanted to make sure to really make it available for the younger groups, as well as the more seasoned athletes, to take

part so we can encourage the younger kids and help them develop in the art of taekwondo by being able to gain tournament experience at an early stage.” It’s been a successful tournament since it’s inception and Fee knows that, with the right planning, it can remain successful for many more years. “It’s a good thing to let people know this is going to be an annual thing for us,” Fee said. “We’ve got a great venue at the Parksville Curling Club, where people can come in and have somewhere to sit and watch the competition, without having to walk on the mats

where the athletes will be.” “The space is there, it’s accessible for everyone and there’s really no better place to come than an arena that’s literally steps away from the ocean.” While it is called the Island Open, Fee noted that groups come from everywhere. “We had clubs from the mainland coming over,” he said. “There were some schools here on the Island that I had never even heard of that are coming out of the woodwork, which is very encouraging to see. “We must be doing something right with being able to make all that happen.”

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