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With the en masse resignation of its board of directors, Compliance Energy Corporation has signalled the end of the proposed Raven Coal Mine project, said the president of a Mid-Island watchdog group. Compliance announced in a news release Friday that its board of directors, in its entirety, had resigned. The company also announced its major Korean and Japanese partners have withdrawn from the project and that its only secured creditor has demanded repayment of a loan. In the news release, the company said the provincial Environmental Assessment Office’s “protracted process of developing an acceptable Application Information Requirements for the project, followed by the EAO’s resistance in accepting a fully developed application for stakeholder review, has made it impossible to raise further funds, attract alternate partners or to sell the project.” John Snyder, president of Comox-based Coal Watch said Monday it’s now up to the EAO to put the final nail in the coffin of this project. For the final chapter of this saga to be written, it requires the EAO to use its discretionary powers to terminate the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Raven Coal Mine Project, said a Coal Watch news release. “For over six years the clouds of uncertainty surrounding this ill-conceived coal mine project have had a negative impact on the residents in the communities directly impacted by the project,” said Snyder. “The residents in these communities demand and deserve closure on the Raven Coal Project issue.” See SEEKING THE FINAL CHAPTER, page A8
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Members of the Wounded Warriors team arrive at Parksville Legion on Friday afternoon. For more photos from the event, see page A5 and visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
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The Wounded Warrior Run is meant to gain awareness of, and connect people with, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and they certainly gain attention as they run through Vancouver Island communities, often with a police escort. “It’s no longer just about stepping through the fear or stigma,” run founder Allan Kobayashi told the roughly 40 people at their stop at the Qualicum Beach Legion Friday, “it’s about the feeling of acceptance at places like this, that it’s okay to be me.” “It’s about awareness for PTSD, but
it’s also about encouraging people to come out and share,” agreed fellow runner Geoff Harshaw. He said that while there will always be some aspect of ‘just man up and take it,’ among the armed and emergency services, the run is about “getting past that stigma, that you don’t have to just tough it out, you can connect with other people and try to deal with it.” He said in his 15 years as an army reserve and military firefighter he has seen a noticeable improvement, which really picked up a few years after people came back from Afghanistan and
were visibly struggling with issues. The pair where part of the six member team doing the 600km relay run down Vancouver Island from Port Hardy to Victoria in just seven days. The run stopped at Legions all along the way, and while the organizers insist the focus is on the awareness, they say the generosity of the Legions and public means they ended up raising over $40,000 last year for the important cause. To donate, or for more information, visit www.woundedwarriorrunbc.com and their Facebook page. See MORE PHOTOS, page A5
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After receiving over 650 votes for the 2016 sand sculpting theme, the Parksville Beach Festival Society is pleased to announce the results — Things With Wings was the winner. The public was asked to vote online and in person at Quality Foods in Nanoose Bay, Parksville and Qualicum Beach for their favourite theme from a choice of three: Wild West, Explore, Discover, Invent, and Things with Wings. The majority (43 per cent) voted for Things with Wings while Wild West took second place, capturing 34 per cent of the votes. Explore, Discover, Invent came in third place at 23 per cent. “We are excited about this year’s theme”, said event manager Wendy Sears, who also surveyed past sculptors. “Many of our professional sculptors voted in favour of this theme as it will be broad enough to allow for sculpting creativity.” Parksville Beach Festival Society volunteers can now start to design the summer events around this new theme. Society president, Cheryl Dill said the opening weekend, entertainment and a new event will incorporate a Things with Wings theme. “We aim to please the public and very much appreciate their input in helping us chart the course for Parksville’s summertime hallmark event, said Dill. Beachfest’s 2016 Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition will take place July 15-August 21, featuring international artists sculpting sand alongside Parksville’s coveted beach in the community park. More than 104,000 visitors attended last year and donations to the event directly supported 19 philanthropic groups in the Parksville-Qualicum region. For more information visit www.parksvillebeachfest.ca. — NEWS Staff/Beachfest Society news release
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PArKsVILLE CoMMErCIAL: “Henry enjoys a day at the beach” will be a part of the focus of a spring television campaign to attract visitors to the area by Downtown Parksville. The campaign will run this spring and fall to encourage anyone, local or visitor, who is visiting the Parksville beach to go into the commercial area and enjoy, on foot, all Parksville Downtown has to offer. The commercial starts on the beach but moves quickly into downtown. Here, the star of the show, Henry the dog, and the television crew are photographed on Parksville Beach.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach School District is already in compliance with strict new guidelines governing graduation and what are called school-leaving certificates, superintendent Rollie Koop told the board of trustees during its regular meeting last Tuesday. Citing concerns over Aboriginal student graduation rates province-wide, the Ministry of Education announced in early February the reform of its Evergreen Certificate, a “Student Credential Order” granted to students who complete schooling but do not meet the requirements for a Dogwood graduation diploma. Koop said he tasked assistant superintendent Gillian Wilson, First Nations principal Rosie McLeod-Shannon and Learning Services principal Carrie Steele with conducting a fiveyear review of School District 69’s history of granting Evergreen certificates. “I wanted to make sure I had a clearer un-
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She is a life member of the NRGH Hospital Auxiliary. She actually joined the auxiliary in 1960, but “I didn’t start volunteering until the mid-60s,” Jenkins said. Most of her work has been helping out in the hospital’s gift shop. “At one time we delivered mail, but they took that from us. It got so heavy they had to hire a part-time person.” Asked about the differences she has seen at the hospital in the past five decades, Jenkins said she has found it to be remarkably consistent, with one unfortunate exception. “There hasn’t been much change in the hospital, actually, except now there’s no parking,” she said. “I get a free pass, but still I sometimes can’t find any parking.” Jenkins keeps fit and active through golf, bowling and walks, and plans to continue her volunteer work at the hospital into a sixth decade. “I’ll do it as long as I’m able,” she said. “As long as I can still drive and go there.”
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The Wounded Warrior Run is meant to gain awareness of, and connect people with, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Warriors did just that on Friday in Parksville Qualiucm Beach as they made their way through our region on their Island-length run. The run stopped at Legions along the way. While the organizers insist the focus is on the awareness, they say the generosity of the Legions and public means they ended up raising over $40,000 last year for the important cause. In Parksville, the runners and their support crew were escorted to Legion Branch 49 by Parksville Fire Department members. After a brief welcome speech, the Wounded Warriors were treated to a lunch of soup and sandwiches served by the Legion Auxiliary, and Mayor Marc Lefebvre provided City of Parksville pins to each of the Wounded Warriors. For more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page. — NEWS Staff
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NEW OFFICE OPENED: MP Gord Johns laughs as he prepares to cut the cake during the grand opening of his new Parksville constituency office Saturday afternoon. Approximately 50 supporters crowded in, including local First Nations and civic leaders. Opening ceremonies were scheduled to take place at satellite offices in Courtenay on Monday and in Port Alberni today. The new Parksville office is located in the Heritage Mall at 12A-1209 East Island Highway.
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Mobility-challenged clients will soon have an easier time accessing the services of Parksville’s Forward House, thanks to a donation from Knox United Church and a provincial rehab grant. “We’ve been here almost two years, and we have stairs in front, stairs in back,” said Sharon Welch, executive director of Forward House. “No matter which way you go, there has just been no way to get someone with mobility issues into the house.” Now, however, a new concrete pathway has been poured off the alley behind the house, leading to a wheelchair-, walker- and scooter-accessible deck onto the back door. The final piece of construction, which is expected to be completed in March, will be replacing the sliding door off the deck, which currently does not permit passage of a fullsized wheelchair, Welch said.
Funding for the project, which will include a second phase of interior renovation, started with a seed donation of $3,200 from Knox United Church. Forward House, which provides day programs for clients with mental health and addiction issues, leveraged that funding to obtain a $4,377 B.C. Rehab grant. “Almost all of our clients live independently still,” said Welch. “But we are seeing more and more using canes, and some driving scooters to the house.” To that end, a scooter parking area has been cleverly created in an alcove of the new deck. Welch said the need for mobility-challenged access was driven home one day late last year, when a client awaiting hip and knee replacement surgeries arrived to negotiate the four steps to the back door. “Even with two people helping her, she was in tears as she came in and out,” said Welch. “That just reinforced the need.” She said a member of the community has donated a small, folding wheel-
chair to Forward House, so wheelchair-bound clients may temporarily access the building with volunteer help by transferring from their larger chair to the donated unit. Phase II of the project will be the changing of some interior walls and widening a bathroom doorway to allow passage of a wheelchair, she said. When the project is completed, Forward House hopes to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “We’re hoping it’s going to be completed in its entirety in mid-April,” said Welch. “That’s the goal.” Forward House, which works in partnership with a variety of area social service organizations, is funded primarily through Island Health, along with community donations and $20,000 in grants Welch was able to secure in the past year. But funding challenges remain. “We just had to purchase a new trailer last year, and there’s just not a lot left to get a truck,” said Welch, who hopes community donations can help offset the need. To learn more or to donate to Forward House, call 250-954-0785.
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1. Pictures of the food vending unit showing all sides; 2. List of food and beverages to be sold; 3. Dimensions of food vending unit (length, width & height); 4. Location and description of cooking and/or food preparation facilities, if applicable; 5. Three requested vending locations, in order of preference; 6. Number of employees; and 7. Island Health Authority approval & any other required approval.
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As Rotary celebrates its 111th anniversary, 16 members of the Rotary Club of Parksville AM are busy building a Kindergarten in Mexico. Club member Diana Matsuda said the project is “tailor-made for spreading the word about the good work of Rotary.” She is on the team that left the Parksville Qualicum Beach region for Vincente Guerrero, in Baja Mexico on Feb. 20. The team is working with Live Different, a charitable organization that Matsuda said identifies itself as ‘a movement focused on changing ourselves and the world around
us by embracing a lifestyle that cares for people, not stuff.’ The team, including Parksville AM Rotarians, family members and friends, “is building a Kindergarten in a community where the children are currently trying to learn on old tires rather than desks, sitting under plastic tarps,” she wrote from Mexico. Participants are donating their time and paying all of their own expenses including flights, meals and accommodation, as well as covering the cost of materials for the project. “It is a great example of what can happen when we harness the power of Rotary, in combination with the vision
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Design-Build Services Meadowood Community Recreation Centre The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) invites design-build proposals from contractors (“the Proponents”) to be evaluated for the selection of a design-builder with the intent to enter into a contract (“the Contract”) for the design and construction of a new approximate 385 m2 community recreation centre in the RDN Electoral Area “F’ near Qualicum Bay, British Columbia located at 1810 Galvin Place. The budget for the project, including design, construction and all other costs (excluding GST), is $450,000. Proposal documents may be obtained from the RDN website: www.rdn.bc.ca or by written request to Meadowood@rdn.bc.ca. Submissions will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. PST on Thursday, April 7 2016. Late or electronic submissions will not be accepted. Hard copy proposals are to be submitted to: Attention: Dean Banman, MBA Manager of Recreation Services Recreation and Parks Oceanside Place 830 West Island Highway Parksville, B.C. V9P 2X4 The Regional District of Nanaimo reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and to accept the submission that is deemed most favourable to the interests of the Regional District.
A decision by the EAO to take the appro- Compliance, “but the existing debts left behind priate next step of terminating the Raven Coal by the failed EAO process made this option too Project EA would provide much of that needed difficult.” closure.” The company’s CEO Stephen Ellis resigned Compliance claimed the proposed Raven in September of 2015. project would contribute approximately $1.1 In March of 2015 after the EAO rejected the billion to the economy of the surrounding re- project’s first application Ellis told The NEWS gion. Compliance said 200 the company “still wants to It’s time the EAO makes construction jobs and 350 continue with the Raven projthe decision to terminate “well-paying, full-time mine, ect.” He said Compliance and port and transportation jobs” the Raven Coal Project EA its partners have invested and finally write the final $20 million into the plan and would be created if the project chapter in this saga was approved. “you’re not just going to throw The proposed mine site is a that away.” John Snyder few kilometres west of BuckSnyder is urging the EAO to ley Bay or about 30 kilometres take action. as the crow flies from downtown Qualicum “There’s no justifiable reason to keep the RaBeach. ven Coal Project EA active any longer, and with “The directors tried a number of avenues to the expiration of the timeline now over eight raise additional capital and even tried to attract months, it’s time the EAO makes the decision to new money to the company with the introduc- terminate the Raven Coal Project EA and finally tion of a new project and new direction,” said write the final chapter in this saga,” he said.
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Please join us for one of the following sessions: Parksville: Knox United Church, 345 Pym St. Monday, March 7th, 2:00-4:00 pm Bowser: Lighthouse Community Centre, 40 Lions Way Wednesday, March 9th, 1:30-3:30 pm Coombs: Grace United Church, 2304 Alberni Hwy. Tuesday, March 22nd, 5:30-7:30 pm (light meal included)
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B.C. Cancer Foundation door-to-door canvassers are in the Parksville Qualiucm Beach region. Canvassers will introduce local residents to the B.C. Cancer Foundation, the largest funder of cancer research in the province, and its monthly donor program. The foundation says monthly donations support the life-saving research taking place at the B.C. Cancer Agency — helping improve
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The proposed height and density of a development in downtown Qualicum Beach caused enough concern for council to send it back to the town’s Advisory Planning Commission, where it has been twice. “I’m not an expert,” said Coun. Barry Avis after questions were raised, “so I’m wondering if it might not be possible to send it back to the APC.” The proposal, for 210 First Avenue West, calls for a total of 10 residential units in three buildings on a 1,521 sq.m (third of an acre) lot zoned for mixed commercial and residential. The proposal would start with buildings A and B at three storeys each, with one unit per floor at the back of the lot. A third two-storey building, referred to as C, would be built later with four units. The main debate surrounded the proposed 10.94 metre (35.9 foot) height of the back buildings in a zone with a maximum height of 10m (32.8 feet). The staff report says the town’s official community plan (OCP) “recognizes that height variances in the Village Neighbourhood (downtown) may be appropriate for architectural reasons,” supporting the variance because “flattening the roof to meet the maximum height would detract from the character of the building.” “The concerns raised by the APC have been addressed,” said director of planning Luke Sales, suggesting there was no reason to send it back since “the developer is very, very close,” on those few points. He said the density fits
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within the goal of OPC to densify downtown and that the planned height has already been scaled back from 13 metres and that the only way the proponents could lower the height, without ruining the character, would be lowering the building a metre into the ground. Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Sailland also asked for clarity on what council would ask the APC, repeating that the application had gone to the APC twice and the proponent had responded. Mayor Teunis Westbroek agreed with staff, repeating that the plan has already scaled the height back, cautioning against a flat roof that may not look good.
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Avis reiterated his concerns about the total number of units, one particular “long boring wall,” and the height, suggesting the APC were the best place to get more guidance. “Wouldn’t it be refreshing if one of these development proposals that came across our desk actually followed the rules?” Coun. Neil Horner said, not hiding his frustration, suggesting the 13-metre proposal was a bargaining tactic to get the 10.9 metres and insisting it go back to the APC. Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer had excused himself from the discussion, saying he owns property two addresses down the street and Coun. Anne Skipsey agreed
with many of Avis’s concerns, focusing on building C’s character. There was confusion about building C not fitting the character of the first two and its inclusion in the information, though not part of the current application. There was little discussion about the request to allow residential on the ground floor of building C, which would face First Avenue. The zoning calls for commercial but the staff report says there is currently more need for residential than commercial. Council unanimously voted to send the proposal back to the 2 p.m., March 2 APC meeting before considering it again.
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orris family, you’re up. In a ceremony last night at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre, the change of command was made official. Marc Norris has taken over as chief of the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department for the retiring Doug Banks. It seems as though the only chiefs this department has ever been led by were members of the Banks and Norris family. Doug Banks’ grandfather Bill was one of the city’s first chiefs. Uncle Fred, Bill’s brother, was one of the first members, along with Bill, who served a record 45 years in the department. It’s a record Doug Banks has matched. When it wasn’t a Banks it was a Norris. Chief Paul Norris, Marc’s father, was a member of the department from 1976 to 1997. Paul is still around the city, sharp as ever and never shy to provide a newspaper editor with ideas and support. Doug Banks was the city’s first full-time chief. The city started paying him real wages in 1992. With daughters who have other pursuits, it seems he could be the last Banks in the department. It would be easy to pass all this off as small-town nepotism. That would be a mistake. The department has grown and improved through the decades it was led by a Banks or a Norris. These were all professional firefirefighters, whether they were paid or not. Doug Banks has been active locally, regionally and provincially, especially when it comes to training. He has been a large part of what’s become an impressive sharing program (our term), which links neighbouring departments and their equipment. That has saved taxpayers a lot of money on duplication — Parksville doesn’t need this or that if Qualicum or Dashwood has it, and vice versa. Marc Norris, under the leadership and with the encouragement of Banks, has become one of the most highly-trained officers on the Island. In fact, he’s an instructor. Norris joined the department in 1990 and became fulltime deputy chief in 2002. He, like Banks, is personable and co-operative with both the public and the media. It’s a logical, seamless transition and we congratulate both Banks and Norris. In a time when money is tight at the municipal level, we leave you with one of our favourite quotes from Doug Banks, a member of the community who understands his city could not always buy the latest and greatest equipment: “We don’t have everything we want, but we have everything we need.” — Editorial by John Harding
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Here are my thoughts on the “new” watering restrictions hurriedly cobbled together: Do you take joy from your landscaping? Do you want to grow your own veggies? Got your night vision goggles? Through a series of convoluted meetings, the RDN, City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach and others have adopted “uniform” watering restrictions. Not so uniform as one would think when you start to read the fine print. In the RDN: Stage 1 in April-October means you can sprinkle your lawn only from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. during the period April through October. In Parksville: Stage 1 in October AND April means you can sprinkle your lawn only from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in April and October. So in Parksville this April, you will need your night vision goggles to see where you are watering. No sprinkling of landscape vegetation during daylight hours. Surely it would be so much better to just start restrictions at Stage 2, whenever it is declared. Stage 1 is a waste of ink and vegetation. Because of global warming, April is the new May and many gardeners will be expecting to get an early start. How Stage 1 and the rest of the new watering restrictions aid local food production is beyond my comprehension. Unless you are a night hawk. Al PAstArs Parksville
humaN digNicide In reference to the end of life discussion; people should have the choice and right to die with dignity, and we need new terminology to describe this end of life process. The human species has survived on this planet for about two million years and the average life expectancy has gradually increased from about 35 years, to between 60 and 80 years. Death is a certainty for all living things; although in our culture, the end of life is not easily accepted. Human life is often prolonged against the wishes of the individual, even if it causes pain, suffering, humiliation and loss of dignity. The question is, do individuals have the fundamental ‘right to die’ in peace, where and when they chose? The more appropri-
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ate question is: should any authority have the right to prevent a person from making this very personal decision. The term ‘dignicide’ should be used to express a pre-planned dignified death initiated by a person in a sound mental condition. A dignicist is appropriate to describe an individual practising the discipline of dignicide. The role of the dignicist would be to administer the appropriate procedure to end the life of the individual with dignity, without pain or humiliation. Find more at www.innovationbc.com/dignicide.html. More than seven billion people are currently on the journey of life; if they had a choice, how would they prefer to die? The end of one’s life should not be seen as a sad and painful loss, moreover, reaching a reasonable age and having lived a useful and fulfilling life, should be seen as a great accomplishment. Planning for the future should include the option to end one’s life in a peaceful and respectful way. trevor Wicks Qualicum Beach
attractiNg doctors Re: Doctor shortage highlighted (The NEWS, Feb. 25). Anna Grieve and Mark Morris are both right. We certainly need a vibrant community interested in recruiting to attract new family doctors. Doctors looking to settle are usually either immigrants needing to decide as part of their licensing process or new grads doing locums. They are concerned about the community they will live and work in, but also their debt. Don’t describe the community as vibrant or family centred or having great outdoor activities, everyone does. Show it. Nothing shows vibrancy like passionate people putting effort into it as organized volunteers. They can work with recruiters and be flexible in catering to a person’s or couple’s needs, like spousal employment. Treat locums well and make sure the group contacts them, too. But that vibrant passionate group would also need to do some fundraising or politicking. Doctors coming here for family practice aren’t primarily interested in money; they know geriatrics and chronic care don’t pay very well and generate two-four hours of unpaid paperwork every evening. But unless
they are replacing a doctor with excellent documentation who truly wants to retire, they may be facing a year or two in which they fear just making their debt payments. Conducting and documenting a new patient visit to regulatory standards on most people over 50 is a big task, for an average $30 after overhead, same as any visit. Usually so much else is happening that it’s not until a third or fourth visit that it is complete and efficiency can be expected. Please note this would not be for me. Also I don’t suggest continuing financial help beyond a retention bonus at two or three years, otherwise it could breed resentment. Bridget reidy, Md ccFP Lasqueti
costiNg reFugees A recent letter to the editor stated that the cost per refugee was approximately $18,000. That figure is, in the words of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation, an urban myth. Refugees that are supported by the government receive a one-time start-up payment which is around that amount, depending on the number of people, their age and location, but the monthly payment is the amount for social assistance in the area. Moreover, privately-sponsored refugees either cost the government one half of that amount, or nothing at all. The 25,000 Syrian refugees will be government sponsored and receive funding through the Refugee Assistance Program. The flights to being refugees into Canada are usually paid for by the refugees themselves in the form of a loan. More than 90 per cent of refugees pay back their loans to the government, while 88 per cent of university students pay back their students loans, by comparison. The government is paying for the transport of Syrian refugees. However, I believe this information functions as a good rule of thumb to determine how many refugees are successful in their new country. If the total cost of $1.2 billion over six years is correct, then the cost per Canadian is roughly $6 dollars per year, although most of that will likely come out in the first year. A debate on the benefits and costs is warranted, but let us begin with the facts. scott HArrison Qualicum Beach
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Once again, the St Mark’s Church has made a very generous contribution to the Eagle Park Health Care Facility. This photo shows Bobbi Hudson, on the left and Anne Douglas, on the right, both members of the St Mark’s Church, presenting the gift of a two thousand dollar cheque, to the Manager of Eagle Park, Darline Hunter (centre). The staff of Eagle Park would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere thanks and recognize all of the members of the St Mark’s Church for their ongoing commitment and support!
Mike Andrews, left, ECHO Players President, delivers almost $5,500 to Brenda Rositano of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. The 200-member theatre club created a fundraising calendar through its fall production of Calendar Girls to benefit from the play’s success. The ECHO Players are “very much part of the cultural and economic fabric of the community” and directed the calendar funds to the hospital foundation for the purchase of one of two new CT Scanners for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH).
The Seaside Cruizers Car Club partnered with Quality Foods to present more than 4,300 pounds of food to the Salvation Army Food Bank this past December. Pictured from left are Dave Field, president of Seaside Cruizers; Lisa Classon, Salvation Army Community Services Co-ordinator; Ken Bowerman, manager of Qualicum Foods; and Lorrie Simm, Qualicum Foods driver.
Nick Rivers of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue (right) receiving a $1,100 donation from BMO employee Carter Smith. As a search and rescue volunteer Carter was eligible to apply for the grant through the BMO Financial Group Volunteer Grant Program.
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We have several plodding months behind us and at least a few more weeks of potential meteorological treachery before we can safely break out the Hawaiian Tropic sunblock. ah! Tell us about it, Bill. You’re We know from past experience that wintalking to Canadians here! We ter will bushwhack us at least once — poscould teach you an iambic pen- sibly several times — more. We also know tametre or two about winter that spring is definitely, tantalizingly — like and discontent. a stripper down to her last ostrich feather — For starters, allow me to blindside you just around the corner. with a snowball from the mitAnd how do we designate tened paw of a Canadian writer: this last desperate slog towards “Mon pays, ce n’est pas un pays, spring? Well, we could call it the c’est l’hiver.” month of Farch. That’s a quote from Gilles Vi- By Arthur Black Not an original idea. I copped gneault. He’s Quebecois, but I it from a Toronto author by the like to think that he speaks for name of Bill Sherk. the entire Great White North, When I hosted a radio show and in English what he’s saying back in the Paleolithic Era, Mister is: “My country is not a country, Sherk approached me asking for it’s winter.” air time to publicize his radical reThat’s a sentiment all Canastructuring of the calendar. What dians can relate to, marooned as he proposed was to amalgamate we are in a snowdrift somethe miserable months of Febwhere between Christmas ruary and March into a meWinter seldom makes and Easter. Winter seldom gamonth — Farch. itself more obnoxious makes itself more obnoxious I liked the idea. It comthan at this particular than at this particular calpacted what is traditionally calendar juncture endar juncture we find ourthe worst stretch of weather Arthur BlAck selves traversing as I type. in the year into one pug-ugly Personal disclaimer: I calendar month. Plus it adds now live in what passes for a socially acceptable explethe tropics of Canada: the tive to the litany of f-words Gulf Islands of B.C. But I earned my stripes we already associate with this time of year. and shovelled my share growing up in snowThen I considered the downside. bound places like Thunder Bay, Fergus and The new month of Farch would be 59 days Nashville (Ontario). long (60 in leap years). Could we handle that? Besides, what the rest of the country gets Nah. Forget Farch. I prefer to keep my in white fluffy, we in the islands get in liquid months bite-size. form. You don’t have to have webs between And anyway you slice it, Mapril’s just your toes to live here, but it wouldn’t hurt. around the corner. Wherever we winter in Canada, we all — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring Island. know that we are in the home stretch. We are His column appears weekly in well past the longest night of the year, roundThe NEWS. He can be reached by ing the horn of the winter of 2015/16. e-mail at: arblack43@shaw.ca — From Richard lll by William Shakespeare
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3
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2
9
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2
99
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Bassili’s Best
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399
499
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473ml
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256-300gr
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2
10kg
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540ml
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5
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3
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Old Dutch
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Five Alive or Nestea
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2
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3
2
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Classic Dip 225gr
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5
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Sun-Maid
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Imperial
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5
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Nestea or Minute Maid
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5
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99
99
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10
5$
99
Vegetable or Canola Oil
99
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400ml
2$
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100% Natural Peanut Butter
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750ml
410-650ml
3
99
Rogers
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Nature’s Path
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99
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150gr
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10
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80-144’s
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5
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Crumbled Feta
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Peek Freaks
Cookies
Tre Stelle
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Beets
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Five Alive or Nestea
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Classic Dip 225gr
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LICABL PP
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LICABL PP
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Green & Blacks
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400gr
1.66lt
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2
99
5
2$
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YUMMY WAYS TO TEMPT YOUR FAMILY
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Ridgies Potato Chips 12x355ml
5
for
750gr
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2 Orange Juice
12x341-355ml
5
2$
99
Raisins
Nalley
255gr
4$
500ml
Minute Maid
Beverage
EES EF
5
2$
1.36kg
100gr
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200-300gr
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Triple Fruits Spread
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Sun-Maid
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5
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284-400gr
99
99
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for
1.42lt
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10
5$
99
Vegetable or Canola Oil
99
1kg
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400ml
2$
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100% Natural Peanut Butter
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750ml
410-650ml
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99
Rogers
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300-400gr
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Robin Hood
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2$
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5
750-907gr
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5$
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10
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Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Organic Eco-Pac Cereal
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Nature’s Path
325ml
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5
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3
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99
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100 gr
Woolwich
49
Per 100gr
99
8
100 gr
Cambozola Blue Cheese
Cooked or Smoked Chicken Breast
49
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12 Piece California Rolls
2
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99
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2
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Tribal Java
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40-126’s
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Chamber volunteers visit 650 businesses Walkers welcomed warmly; four-question survey identified common themes The Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce just held its first official regional Biz Walk Feb 16-18 and it’s being called a resounding success. According to a news release from the chamber, this is the biggest, most comprehensive Biz Walk to date in B.C. “Our local business communities are diverse and vibrant,” said Robynne Shaw, president of Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors. “Our energetic walkers were delighted to be welcomed so warmly. It’s a win-win for all involved as it is an excellent opportunity to establish new and ongoing conversations. With active listening we get an accurate representation of the business pulse in our region. We greatly appreciate the support of the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation.” The five to 10-minute visits included a simple four-question survey that identified common themes for action and the opportunities and challenges each business experiences. From the visits, the chamber will extract
the meaningful data into information specific to our community. This data will be managed carefully because confidentiality is vital to all business owners, said the chamber. There were about 55 volunteers putting their best feet forward on 27 routes or “walkabouts” over three full days into about 650 storefront businesses. The chamber also hosted special coffee meetings each day for home-based businesses. McDonalds supplied fresh hot coffee and muffins each day and the Coastal Community Credit Union provided each team member with pedometers. The teams of two or three walkers included local officials and volunteers, taking a total of approximately 147,000 steps equaling 114 kilometers, with the weather only getting feet wet just ever so slightly. A 65 per cent saturation return rate of the four question survey was also achieved. The large geographic area covered included Parksville, Area E (Nanoose Bay), Area F (Coombs, Errington, Hilliers) and Area G (French Creek, Eng-
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peter McCully, left, publisher of The NEWS, fills out a survey as parksville and district Chamber of Commerce representatives, from left, Matt Breedlove, Al McLean and Sue Battle look on during last week’s Walk on the Wild Side business walk in parksville.
lishman River). From the chamber office each day and back volunteers tracked over 250 kilometers for all teams. “The campaign roll-out, volunteer coordination, administra-
tion and results of this Biz Walk has exceeded our expectations,” said the chamber’s executive director Kim Burden. “We are over the moon with the positive reaction we received. The enthusias-
tic walkers had fun on their walkabouts and were thrilled to be part of something so dynamic.” — NEWS Staff/Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce news release
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Celebrating the best of Parksville business
On Thursday, March 3, the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce will honour the outstanding business members of our community. All employees and businesses of the Parksville district were eligible for nomination. The Parksville and District Business Awards, sponsored by the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce, The Parksville Qualicum Beach News, TighNa-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Vancouver Island University and Coastal Community Credit Union, honours individuals and businesses that have demonstrated business excellence and outstanding cus-
tomer service in 2015. The awards will be presented at the monthly chamber dinner at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort. Tickets for the event are available at the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce, 1275 East Island Highway. According to a news release from the chamber, the review panel selected as finalists those nominees that truly met the motivation for the awards: a business or person who demonstrated a great capacity for caring, applying original ideas, accepting challenges and taking risks, while balancing the social needs of the community in their efforts. Over the past
several months, nomination forms were distributed throughout the district and the review panel had the difficult task of choosing the following finalists in each of these four categories: Outstanding Customer Service • Brianne Carson (Bosley’s) • Angela Giannotti (Expedia Cruise Ship Centers) • Cathy Shoemaker (Joe Cunningham Ford) Entrepreneur • Diana Eichler — Wags Animal Care Centre Inc.
• Doug McLean and Norm Spann — Fast Time Grand Prix • Michael and Angela Sproul — Bread and Honey Food Company Business Under 15 employees • Bosley’s • Lesley’s Esthetics • The Kerr Group Management Corp. Business Over 15 Employees • Coastal Community Credit Union (Parksville) • Thrifty Foods • Weather-Wise Cedar Products — Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce news release
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Pianist gary hodi
Local musician moves on to next stage Performer finding balance between family, work and music with series of gigs J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com
From a teenage keyboard phenom in Qualicum, the young Gary Hodi eventually grew into a construction-working father of five. But he never completely packed away his early music education, and today Hodi is gradually expanding his exposure and his repertoire through a series of ongoing appearances on the mid-Island. “I’ve been working in finishing drywall since 1997,” said Hodi, now 37. “But as far as the (piano) playing, you don’t really want to let it go.” Hodi has kept his hand in the music game — all 10 fingers, actually — through regular Wednesday evening gigs at the Shady Rest Lounge in Qualicum Beach since early 2012, in addition to occasional shows here and in Port Alberni with old guitar-slinging buddies Doug Gretsinger and/or Colin Campbell. In the last month or so, Hodi has become a regular at the Qualicum Beach Inn, where he plays piano and sings in the lounge/dining room each Thursday evening. He has also landed an ongoing spot at Realm Food Co. in Parksville for the diner’s brunch every other Sunday. In the meantime, he’s still holding down his full-time work in construction and juggling duties as a father of children ranging from eight to 18 years of age. “I’m just definitely starting to feel like I’m getting back into it,” Hodi said of his music. “My focus is definitely on my kids and what’s happening with that. But I’m getting better at enjoying it for the sake of
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Pianist and singer gary hodi of Qualicum Beach performs thursday night at Qualicum Beach inn.
playing. I’ve got an opportunity to pass it on, and I’m just digging that.” After being introduced to piano as an eight-year-old, Hodi began taking lessons at age nine and was soon playing and competing in festivals and recitals. At age 14 he quit his lessons and joined the jazz band Swingcopation as the youngest member of the group of Kwalicum Secondary School students. His classical training, augmented by influences of jazz introduced by his high school teacher and the pop/rock he grew
up with, have made Hodi something of a musical chameleon. Each of his three current gigs boasts a unique clientele and setting, and he’s easily able to slide from one persona to another to fit the surroundings. “I find wherever I go to play, I try to read the room to see what they like, because I can stretch out with a few different genres,” he said. “At the Shady Rest I might be doing more Van Morrison, Billy Joel, things like that. People will even clap, because it’s stuff they hear on the
radio, more pick-me-up. “Qualicum Beach Inn, they’re a pretty classy joint. I’ll play more (Michael) Bublé, Harry Connick Jr., a more jazzy, quiet background music. And I make sure I bring a tie and suit jacket,” he adds with a laugh. Ironically, QB Inn general manager Laurent Neveu approached Hodi after seeing the pianist and vocalist at his rather more pop-oriented and fast-paced Shady Rest show. See every Stage a niche, page A27
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Spring comes into bloom at Milner Gardens Weekly garden and tea room openings through March 20
Vancouver Island University’s Milner Gardens has em-
barked on its Spring Sundays series of openings in Qualicum Beach, and they will continue each Sunday through March 20, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy the emerging spring bulbs and
pop into the tea room for soup and scones. The tea room will be open beginning 11 a.m., with final seating at 3 p.m. The garden itself is also open beginning at 11 a.m., with last entry at 3 p.m.
Admission is $5.25 for adults; $3.25 for students; and free for children 12-under accompanied by an adult. Milner Gardens members and current VIU students with a student card get free admission.
The Spring Sunday series kicked off a six-week run Feb. 14. For more information, call 250-752-6153 or visit online at www.viu.ca/milnergardens. — Submitted by Milner Gardens
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Kids craft a fair Grade 2 student’s idea sparks school’s first market
their proceeds from the event. “We encouraged parents and our classroom teachers to use this opportunity to teach children about costs, profits, economics and entrepreneurship,” Joanne said. “We’re hoping the students get a sense of just how much work goes into a small business, from setting up their displays to interacting with the public and describing their products. Even making change on the day of the market provides learning opportunities.” Some of the items that will be sold at the market include baked goods, preserves, soup, eggs, arts and crafts, cards, candles, jewelry, bath bombs and body scrubs, knitting and sewing, mini flower vases, pet treats, bird houses and more. “I really like cooking, and I like baking with my grandma,” said Mercer, who will be selling his soup, lemon butter and pickled eggs.” His father, Mark Falvai, himself an entrepreneur who has placed booths in craft fairs, designed the poster for the craft fair. He looked on with a bemused smile as his wife and son worked together on the soup Mercer will take to market. “They’re not doing anything different than they do here all the time,” said Mark. Saturday’s I Made It fair is open to the public. There is no admission. Be aware all sales are on a cash-only basis.
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Arrowview Elementary School’s first all-student craft sale was the brainchild of, well, a child. Mercer Falvai, 7, a Grade 2 student at the school, brought up the idea late last year with his mother Joanne, who happens to be on the school’s Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). “My mom and I go to markets a fair bit,” Mercer said last week while standing on a stool in front of the family’s stovetop and stirring a pot of bowtie chicken soup. “I like trying the samples, seeing all the displays people have.” This Saturday, Mercer will have his own display, along with 30 other students, when the inaugural I Made It craft fair debuts from 10 a.m. to noon in the Arrowview gymnasium. “Mercer asked me if we could do a market at the school,” Joanne Falvai said. “I took it to the PAC and they all loved it, and the principal loved it.” The school’s PAC will raise funds through a concession for shoppers, and each market vendor has been asked to donate one item for a set of gift baskets to be raffled off. Otherwise, though, the students, ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 7, will get to keep
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Mercer Falvai of Qualicum Beach, 7, is backed by mother Joanne and father Mark as he displays some of the soup he’ll be selling at this weekend’s debut craft fair at Arrowview Elementary School.
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Doors to a New Home in Canada. The Adventure. This is the title of his latest presentation will draw attention to book, about the only three Canadians encouraging female refugee students to perform spacewalks outside the InThe 23rd annual Knox United to seek higher education, and provide ternational Space Station. Church Spring Lecture Series continues support for this to happen. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. both its discussion of the question Refuge — On March 15, Bob McDonald, CBC days, with the lectures from noon to 1 Where is Home? March 8 with a special science journalist, will the p.m., including time for questions from Andrew Franklin, Director of close Digitalout Development International Women’s Day panel. five-lecture series with a new perspec- the audience. Admission is $8 per lecis pleased toEarth announce the topic appointment of Laura Hamdi Aweys, Jessyca Idi and Sutive on with his Canadian ture. For more information call Knox Baziuk as B.C. Digital Editor. zanne de la Barre will head the panSpacewalkers: Hadfield, MacLean and United at 250-248-3927. el presentation Education: Opening Williams Remember the Ultimate High — Submitted by Knox United Church
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Versatile jazz vocalist Miranda Sage will share a mix of old favourites and rare gems when The Old School House Arts Centre kicks off its Jazz at Seven series with Songs from the Movies on Friday, March 4. The Victoria-based chanteuse will be backed by local pros Ron Hadley on piano and Rick Kilburn on bass for an evening of movie theme songs and standards span-
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ning decades. Sage was born in England and raised in Victoria in a musical family that
includes uncle Nick Newall of the Kinks. She is a classically-trained vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who lived and performed in Spain, England and the U.S. before retiring from performing to raise a family. Gage returned to music in the late 90s, studied jazz with luminaries like Winstone, Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, and Louise Rose, and was championed by trombonist Hugh Fraser. Her talent has attracted a team of collaborators among the finest musicians
in the country – among them, Order of Canada-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Don Thompson – and her style has earned praise from media around the world. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18, or $15 for TOSH members, and can be ordered or picked up at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West in Qualicum Beach. For more information, call 250-752-6133 or visit www. theoldschoolhouse.org. — Submitted by TOSH
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Gary Hodi performs Thursday night at Qualicum Beach Inn.
“I appreciated his music and asked him if he would consider playing here at the hotel,” said Neveu. “The theme of the hotel is Las Vegas in the ‘50s, so his repertoire is more jazz, Frank Sinatra, that sort of thing. It’s wonderful, classic entertainment; it suits us very well.” Meanwhile, over at Realm Food Co., partners Kyla Campbell and James Hannah promote a menu of locally sourced, sustainable food, and tend to draw a hip, laid-back and perhaps younger crowd for Sunday
brunch. “We knew we wanted him to play,” said Campbell, who added she and Hannah have known Hodi since they met him while he was performing at Crown Mansion Restaurant in Qualicum Beach in 2011. “I swear, he’s gotten better each time. He brings the ambiance up 10fold.” Hodi became a regular Sunday brunch performer at Realm after the business relocated to Parksville from Qualicum Beach earlier this year. “At Realm, it feels more like background music,” he
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joyment to his life — and to the listeners — he intends to keep playing and singing. And to leave his options open. “I don’t have any big aspirations, but if things go really well, I’m just going to follow up and see where it goes,” he said. To have a listen, catch Gary Hodi and guests each Wednesday at Shady Rest from 6-9 p.m., or Hodi solo each Thursday at Qualicum Beach Inn from 6-9 p.m., and alternating Sundays (next appearance: March 13) at Realm Food Co. from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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said. “The music is a bit of a mix of both (pop and jazz), but because it’s a back-tonature, foods-from-the-garden place, I feel the liberty to play a little more folk music. “I’m trying to work on it all the time, because I’m recognizing that versatility is the best way I can reach a lot of people. A lot of times you get requests, and it’s nice to be able to fulfill those.” At this stage of his life, Hodi has no illusions about chasing the fame and fortune of recording and touring stardom. But as long as continuing to perform provides balance and en-
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WAMS, INGE ELSA September 14, 1934-February 17, 2016
Passed away peacefully in Qualicum Beach, Canada. Born in Hamburg, Germany, to Irma Haarich and Franz Jacklofsky (predeceased). Sister to Horst Jacklofsky. Beloved wife of Peter Wams; mother of Gabriele Heinze-Turgeon (Clement Turgeon), Joerg Heinze (predeceased) (Wendy Mathieu), Dirk Heinze (Claire Christie), Norbert Saschenbrecker (Clara Barroso) & Eckhard Saschenbrecker. Liebe Omi to Chantale (Mike), Sylvie (Scott), Sasha Heinze (predeceased), Jason, Nathan, Ethan & Katarina. Uromi of Kyle, Charlize, Jack & Audrey. She will be missed by Burt, Ingrid, Marjan, John, Caroline, Robert, Kim and her extended Wams family. Inge did what most women would never have dared; she lived life to the fullest, with laughter, optimism and danced to her own tune.
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Required full-time for a shellfish aquaculture operation. Must be self-motivated, have a valid driver’s license; lift over 50 lbs.; be in good health; seaworthy and be able to be on call; have knowledge of construction and power tool use. Wages: $12.00/hour to start. Send Resume to: Team@ ManateeHoldings.com
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Part and full time Prep Cook needed for busy pub / banquet facility. Must have food safe. Experience an asset. Ask for Allan. Please Apply In Person With Resume To French Creek House #1-1025 Lee Road, Parksville, B.C.
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Kenneth Charles Leaney August 30, 1934 – January 31, 2016
The family is saddened to announce the passing of Ken at Royal Jubilee Hospital on January 31, 2016 of complications following heart surgery. Leaving to mourn the loss of their best friend are his wife of 59 years, Marlene, son Douglas (Aga) and daughter Susan Hagan. Also survived by his brother Doug (Helga) and his beloved granddaughters, Nan and Zosia, sisters-in-law Brenda (Ted) and Marj (Bob), brother-in-law Jim (Brenda) and many nieces and nephews. Ken was born August 30, 1934 to Edward and Gladys Leaney in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The family moved to Calgary shortly after and lived there for several years before settling in Penticton where he finished his schooling. He met Marlene soon after he graduated and when the opportunity arose to join the jewellery business, he moved to Chilliwack to work for Don Lange Jewellers. He and Marlene were married in 1956 and were moved to Langley to manage the store there. In 1966 he and Marlene purchased the store and for the next 27 years worked together. Ken was always very active in the community. He belonged to the Kinsmen Club of Langley and in 1972 was made District Governor for B.C. He was also honored with a Life Membership. In the sixties, Ken organized Langley Days, which became a popular community affair.  In December 1989 the couple sold the business and retired to Qualicum Beach. In 1993 Ken founded the Parksville Probus Club and was President for three years. He went on to become President of Probus Canada for two years. Ken loved to laugh, loved people and most of all enjoyed coffee with his buddies every day at Bailey’s. A Celebration of Life will be held March 19, 2016 at 2pm at St. Stephen’s United Church in Qualicum Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations to the First Open Heart Society in Victoria, B.C.
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Alberni Valley News has an opening for an advertising sales consultant to join our team. The Alberni Valley News, located in Port Alberni, BC, is celebrating a decade of newspaper excellence and continues to invest and grow with the community. The best candidate for the job will be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated, a team player and enjoy working in a fast-paced deadlinedriven environment. Basic computer skills (email, internet, Word, Excel) are essential. Previous sales experience is an asset. A car and valid driver’s license are required. The Alberni Valley News is a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii. Please send your resume with cover letter via email only by 5 p.m. Friday March 4, 2016 to: Teresa Bird, Publisher publisher@albernivalleynews.com
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Parksville/Qualicum Beach News The Parksville Qualicum Beach News has an immediate opening for a sports reporter/photographer, on a permanent part time basis. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and under direction from the editor. He/ she will have a valid driver’s licence, a vehicle, and a digital camera with flash, as well as the ability to send stories and photos to The NEWS through e-mail. We are looking for someone who loves sports and loves telling stories about those who participate in sports. It’s not a 9-5 job — the successful candidate will have to be willing to work weekends and evenings. We want in-depth coverage of our local junior hockey team and varsity high school sports, but we also believe there are many stories about many people in our region - young and old - who are keeping it young in many ways. The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is the recipient of awards of general excellence by both the BCYCNA and the CCNA. The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is owned by Black Press Community News Media, an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. If you believe you have what it takes, can commit to 20 hours of work a week, send a resume and some samples of your work by March 1st to: John Harding, Editor Parksville Qualicum Beach News #4 - 154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H2 or e-mail: editor@pqbnews.com
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Ladies Masters Champions among those working to make this week’s event a success J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com
Irene Creally and her teammates found a virtual fountain of youth when they won the B.C. Ladies Masters curling championship. Even if the fountain was frozen. “When we received our Team B.C. jackets it was like we were a bunch of six-year-old kids dancing around,” Creally recalled of that 2006 victory. “We were at our club’s wrap-up, and they put We Are the Champions on the speakers, and here’s all these old ladies dancing around.” Creally, a six-time competitor, has moved on to host committee duties as championship curling returns to the Qualicum Beach Curling Club this weekend. The club will host the B.C. Mixed Open championships March 3-6, with a berth in the nationals in Nova Scotia next fall at stake. “Winning your region and going to provincials is so exciting,” said Creally, who played in three senior ladies championships with the Kerry Park Curling Club and three masters ladies tournaments since moving to Qualicum Beach 14 years ago. “The competition is always excellent.” This weekend’s mixed open will feature eight teams from across the province, from Kamloops, Kimberly and Williams Lake to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. “The eight best teams in B.C. will converge on our club,” said
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Irene Creally, right, has competed in six provincial curling championships and now serves on the Qualicum Beach Curling Club’s host committee for this weekend’s B.C. Mixed Open championships.
Robert Jensen, another member of the local club’s host committee, which is chaired by Eileen Leachman. “The quality of curling will be top-notch. These guys come to win.” The visiting teams — the host club did not advance in zone qualifying — will be introduced in an opening ceremoney Wednesday evening. After practice rounds and team briefing, the action commences with draws Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Friday at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and Saturday at 9 a.m.
and 2 p.m. The playoffs begin with a pair of crossover games Saturday at 7 p.m., and wrap up Sunday with a semifinal at 9 a.m. and the championship final at 2 p.m. In addition to the 32 players and accompanying family members, upwards of 50 volunteers from the Qualicum Beach Curling Club will host a cadre of Curl B.C. officials. Bleachers will be placed in the lower viewing area and the upstairs lounge will be open to the public for viewing throughout the weekend.
Statisticians will be tasked with tracking each game, and cameras will provide overhead views of each house during play. “It’s a big job hosting, but we’ve done it before,” said Creally, who has been involved as a host three times in Qualicum Beach. Overall, the local club has hosted four championships, with Leachman involved each time. That quality of play, organizers say, is equivalent to that found in qualifiers for the Brier (men’s) and Scottie’s Tourna-
ment of Hearts (ladies) Canadian championships. “One thing that’s different with mixed, is that while some teams will play together during the season and do all the bonspiels, others are just put together and play when they’re not competing with their men’s or women’s teams,” said Creally. That is the case for Vancouver Island’s representative, which pairs father and son Wes and Miles Craig of Kerry Park with siblings Kesa and Marika Van Osch of Nanaimo. It’s a bit of a reunion for Creally, as Mile Craig comes out of the Kerry Park junior curling program she ran for years. There could still be an opportunity for local curlers to take part. Under provincial rules, mixed teams are not allowed to travel with alternates or a coach. In the event of illness or injury, substitute players are provided from a “spare pool” of local players, Creally said. Those will include the members of the mixed team that recently competed in the Island zone qualifier and local standout Lynn Noble, who recently competed in the B.C. senior ladies championships. More than 40 local businesses have signed on as sponsors, said Jensen, and 10 have provided raffle prizes ranging from return airfare to a resort stay to fishing charters to gift baskets. “The idea is to make it a fun experience for the players, and for the community,” he said. “The whole club thrives on being part of the community.”
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Jordan Harvey snapped a scoreless tie with a shorthanded goal and netminder Matthew Spencer-Dahl made it stand up with a shutout as the Oceanside Generals atom development team rolled to a 4-0 Division 2 playoff win over the Campbell River Tyees Saturday at Oceanside Place. Facing the prospect of elimination with a loss, the Gens parlayed Harvey’s opportunistic rush in the opening three minutes, coupled with a stingy defence, into a trip to the Vancouver Island Hockey League divisional semifinals this week-
end in Nanaimo. “Our team is incredible when we get that first goal,” head coach Darren Earl said. “We’ve got a good defensive team, and when we get on the board first like that, it just motivates everyone.” The young Generals needed all the motivation they could find as that one-goal lead carried through a scoreless second period and held into the third as the tension built and Spencer-Dahl continued to turn aside the Tyees’ shots. But Mack Sanderson made it 2-0 when he converted off a Zeyd Boltakke assist at 4:24 of the third, and Cole Campbell and
Dallas Earl added scores over the final 6:10 as Oceanside put the game away. “This is a team with no superstars,” said Darren Earl. “They’re just a lot of hard-working kids that all support each other.” The road gets even tougher this week with the final VIAHA competition of the season for the atoms at Nanaimo’s McNabb Arena. They will play in one of two semifinals Saturday, at 10:45 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. A win would lift the team into Sunday’s Division 2 title game at 1 p.m. Oceanside finished third in the regular-season standings with a 5-4-3 record,
and will likely play number two Peninsula (9-3-0), depending on results of last weekend’s other first-round game. Top-seeded Juan de Fuca (9-2-1) advanced with a bye. “We’ve beaten everybody at some point in time,” Earl said. “But we’ve also lost to everyone, and some were pretty lopsided. “If we’re skating hard and getting to the puck first, we play with a lot of confidence. But if we’re waiting back and we’re second to the puck, then we’re watching it go into our net. We’ve just got to come out hard and we’ll be OK.” See photo, page A33
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QUALICUM BAY LIONS CLUB
7:30-9:30pm, 4th/Fri/mo. 133 McMillan St, PV. Traditional storytelling is art. $12/door, at the MAC or Eventbrite.ca. Marva Blackmore, 250-594-3221, marva.blackmore@gmail. com, http://talesforthetelling.org/index.html
2-4pm, 3rd sun/mo, Bowser School, 4830 Faye Rd. Not-for-profit learning group of accordion players. R.S.V.P. email/phone. Court Brooker, 250-752-7489, brook@shaw.ca, www.facebook.com/accordionsqb/
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7pm, 3rd/Fri/mo. CHRC Rodeo Grds, 2595 Alberni Hwy. Local talent. $5. Musicians/kids FREE. Bring your instrument! Snacks. 248-1009.
9:45am/doors, 10:15am/meeting. 2nd/Tues/ mo, St. Stephen’s Hall, 150 Village Way, qbnewcomers.org
ARBUTUS CLUB TOASTMASTERS
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FREE TECH HELP WORKSHOPS
9:30-10:30am, Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., Parksville. Bring your device & questions. Beginners welcome. Topic, see www.oblt.ca/ tlc or 250-947-8258.
7-11pm. Live Local Bands. Smoke ’N Water Restaurant, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192. info@smokenwater.com
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12pm, Quality Inn Bayside, Parksville. Info: Matt, 250.752.0794. Guests welcome.
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1:30-3pm, Tues & Thurs. Arrowsmith Activity Ctre. 1014 Ford Rd. Coombs, all welcome!
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Drop-in events. Mon./mahjong @7pm/$1, Wed./ cribbage @ 1pm/$2, Thurs./bridge @1pm/$2 Open to public. 149 E. Stanford Ave. 250- 9543930 parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com
10-11:30am, meet/SOS upstairs, 245 W. Hirst Ave., Parksville. Info/assist. re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. All welcome, FREE. Info: 250752-5847 & 250-752-1052. Drop-In Open Draw. Tues & Thurs thru Sun. 1:30-4pm. Beginners welcome, bowls supplied. QBLBC.com, 250-594-1006.
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7-11pm. Live Local Bands. Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.
6:15pm. Hangar A3, QBeach Airport. Youth 12-18yrs. Ongoing registration, come check it out! www.893aircadets.ca 7:30-9:30pm weekly practice, Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville. Looking for new members. $50/year, Gordon, gordelliott@shaw.ca, 250-586-9388.
3:30-4:45pm, Forward House Dragonfly Den, 136 E. Hirst Ave., PV. Free, 19yrs+. 250-9540785, www.forwardhouse.com
7pm/Doors, 7:30pm/show. 1st/Sat/mo until May. 1390 Errington Rd. Parksville. Local talent. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca/events.htm
AIR CADETS
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MONTHLY COFFEE HOUSE
QUALICUM BEACH ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT
1:30-3pm, 3rd/Tues/mo. Community Room, The Gardens. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833
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6pm, 2nd & 4th/Tues/mo, The Lions Den, 241 Moilliet St. PV. parksvillelioness@gmail.com
8:30am, 3rd/Mon/mo. Quality Bayside Resort, Parksville. $5, guests welcome. 250-390-9121.
12pm, Henry’s Kitchen, Qualicum Bay. Robert 757-8709 or bowserchess.pbworks.com, beginners to advanced welcome.
6:30pm, 3rd Tues/mo. at A & W Restaurant, 540 Is. Hwy East, Parksville. Bring your device.
PARKSVILLE LIONESS CLUB
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9-11:15am,1st Tues/mo. St. Stephen’s Church Hall. Excellent speakers. 250-594-3318.
6:30pm, Arbutus Grove Church, 170 W Hirst, Parksville. All pipers & drummers welcome. Will teach new members. Mel, 250-752-7810.
10 am/1 &/or 2 hr walk alternate Sat/Sun, marmac2@telus.net for schedule. ann. $10.
7-8:30pm, 1st/Tues/mo. The Gardens, 650 Berwick N., QBeach. R.S.V.P. via email or phone. Those newly diagnosed or affected, their family & friends are welcome. 250752-7489 or brook@shaw.ca, https://www. facebook.com/groups/Oceansideprostate/
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ROTARY CLUB OF QUALICUM BEACH
6-8pm, 660 Primrose St. 250-752-6121. Ages 7+. www.rooks-on-books.com
6:30-8pm drop in/Mondays, 825 Village Way/ Christian Fellowship Ctre. Bring racket.
LIVE MUSIC
7pm, 1st/3rd Tues/mo., 241 Moilliet, 248-4931
12:15pm, 3rd Tues, (self pay lunch), 1:30-3pm meeting, The White Spot (private room/back), 2299 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay. Sandy, bcsandymac@gmail.com, pre-register 250-703-4688.
QBEACH LIBRARY CHESS CLUB
6:15pm, (except holidays) Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd. West.
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PARKSVILLE LIONS
7pm, 2nd & 4th Tues/mo, Lions Den, 240 Lions Way, QBay. New members welcome. Info: Bert Carter, 250-240-4538.
PARKSVILLE LYME DISEASE SUPPORT
1:30-3: 30pm, Parksville Comm. Ctre., to July 29. Social & fitness for people with early memory loss & their care partner. 250-734-4170.
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6:45-10pm, QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way (back door). Knowledge of Bridge. 250-752-0196
ROTARY CLUB OF QBEACH SUNRISE 7am, Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd. W.
TUESDAY BIRD WALKS
9am, Parksville Beach Community Park. Neil Robins, 250-390-3669, thebackyard@shaw. ca, thebirdstore.blogspot.ca/
PARKSVILLE ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA
1:30-3pm, 1st/Tues/mo. Caregivers Support, Stanford Pl. 250 Craig St, Jane 1-800-4622833
7-9pm, Lighthouse Comm. Ctre, 240 Lions Way. All levels. Teens+, $4. Bob, 250-757-8307, steelhunt@shaw.ca, www.communityhall.ca
EveryWednesday 5:30-6:30pm, MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. Simple & effective Sahaja Yoga. Achieve balance in life. All ages & walks of life. 250954-5040, www.freemeditation.ca.
A great way to start your Saturday morning. Savour freshness & flavour, enjoy the nutritional quality of local, seasonal produce. 8:30am-12pm, 644 Memorial Ave, QB. www.qbfarmersmarket.com
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Come and enjoy the early spring bulbs, to March 20, 11am-3:30pm. Tea Room 11am-3pm for soup & scones. 250-752-6153, www2.viu.ca/milnergardens/
EveryWednesday HEART OF THE ISLAND CHORUS
7-9:30pm, Legion, 7227 Lantzville Rd. 19+/ by donation. Enthusiastic women singing Acappella-style music. Guests welcome. Marion Clark, 250-468-9280, wwmeclark@ gmail.com, www.heartoftheisland.org
ASBC MID-ISLAND GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
10am-noon., 2nd Wed/mo. Family Resource Association, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. www.nanaimoautism.org, 250-714-0801.
FRENCH SINGING “NOUS CHANTONS”
1:30-3:30pm, new members welcome!/ Nouveaux membres, bienvenue! Suzanne 250-248-8714, nouschantons@hotmail.com
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4-5:30pm, QBeach Seniors’ Ctre, 703 Memorial Ave. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group, ann.fee. Drop in or call Shirley McGill, 752-8192, mcgills@shaw.ca
EveryThursday ARROWSMITH NEEDLE ARTS GUILD
QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY “GET RHYTHM”
(seated) 10-11:30am, Parksville Clubhouse, 491A E. Is. Hwy, 250-240-3387.
7pm, 3rd/Wed/mo. 180 Veterans Way, QB Legion. Lola Cook: 250-594-5556
7-10pm, Parksville Legion. Dance to Country, Old Rock & Roll. Members & potential members welcome. Sharon, franzen.sharon@gmail.com
QUALICUM BEACH SENIORS CENTRE Tai Chi@10am. Tai Chi/Qi Gong@1pm.
PARKSVILLE QBEACH SHRINE CLUB
7:30pm, 1st/Wed/mo. Concord Masonic Hall, 136 Memorial Ave., PV. All Shriners welcome. Wear your Fez. Fred Collins 250-752-1401.
OCEANSIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS CLUB 7-9pm., Qualicum Beach Civic Ctre, oceansidephotographers.ca
KOFFIECLUB
11am, 3rd/Wed/mo. Upstairs at Quality Foods, Boardroom. Dutch speaking group get together. Margaret 604-961-2376
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6:30pm/Beginners. 7:45pm/Intermediate. Qualicum Comm. Hall. Partners NOT necessary. Anne: 250-752-5864. 9-11am/meetings, 2nd/4th/Wed/mo. 250954-3411, oess@shaw.ca
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2-3 pm, 2nd/Wed/mo. Stanford Place boardroom, main floor. Info: odett.is@gmail.com.
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PARKSVILLE FRENCH CONVERSATION
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THE PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS’ CLUB 1st/thurs/mo. Parksville Comm. Ctre, 132 Jensen St. 6:30pm/register, 7pm/activity signup. 7:30pm/meeting. Guest Speaker: Michael Addiscott, Arrowsmith Search & Rescue, speaking on Using the Outdoors Safely. www/parksvillenewcomers.net
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Tuesday, March 1, 2016 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
GOODBYE WINTER
Locally owned & operated
Hello Spring
Blueberry Plants
Organic Compost
6 Varieties
20 Litre Bags Limited Quantity
1 gallon size pots
Plant 3 or more for better harvests
Special
Reg. $10.99
7
$ 99
Elegant Orchid Plants ln BUD & BLOOM
Starting at
Reg.
$
3.99
2
SALE $ 99
19
99
Available for this Spring Dahlia, Gladiola, Iris, Lily, Tuberous Begonia, Nerine, Canna and More!
Forsythia For The Veggie ‘Lynwood Gold’ Gardener Seed Potatoes
o Ready T BLOOM
$
Bulbs for Summer
GROWERS DELIGHT
Reg. $34.99
26
$ SALE
99
Rhubarb Potted Herbs
Veggie Plants Onion Sets
Raspberries Blueberries
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KEN-DOR
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19
GARDEN CENTRE
Qualicum Beach
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VILLAGE WAY
MEMORIAL AVE.
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FARM
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FERN RD.
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