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Regional District of Nanaimo directors took a major step forward in bringing the Fairwinds development project to life. Four bylaws were adopted at last week’s regular RDN meeting, representing the final step in ensuring land use regulations are in place before the developer may proceed. The plan will see a range of residential housing types and densities, regional and community parks and trails, local commercial shops and services, and a mixed-use village and marina with a publicly accessible waterfront boardwalk and pathways. “This (project) has been six years in the works and it’s been tough, one of the This is a flagship project in our community and for toughest things I’ve done since being on our region. I look forward the board,” said director George Holme, to seeing the community who represents Nanoose Bay. benefits realized as Holme said this project has “almost development proceeds split the community at times” and recogGEORGE HOLME nized Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose First Nation) chief David Bob, who attended the meeting. “Due to his (Bob’s) diligence we have a huge area called ‘the Notch’ that will never be developed on,” said Holme. “I’m glad we got that done.” A public hearing for these bylaws was held on May 12 and the Inspector of Municipalities approved the 20-year Phased Development Agreement term on June 25. “This is a flagship project in our community and for our region,” said Holme. “I look forward to seeing the community benefits realized as development proceeds.” The full RDN staff report concerning the bylaws adoption can be found in the July 22, 2014 regular board agenda at rdn.bc.ca. To locate the meeting agenda, click on Regional Board, then on Agendas and Minutes, then on July 22, 2014 Regular Board Meeting.
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An apparent tall tale told by a young girl caused quite a stir in Qualicum Bay on Friday, at a resort and in social media. Hans Stussi, the owner of Qualicum Bay Resort, told The NEWS an 11-year-old girl came back from a walk and reported to her parents — the family was staying at the resort — that she had been attacked by a man. Police were immediately called and Stussi said five police cars, an RCMP canine unit, an ambulance and a fire truck quickly responded to the scene. “The whole park was obviously It’s a good lesson for in a commotion, kids afraid,” said parents and a good teaching point for Stussi. everyone on how kids can The park owner said police re-inmake stories up terviewed the child later in the day HANS STUSSI and determined the story was false. Police did not issue an official new release about the incident, but an RCMP member did confirm for The NEWS on Monday morning the allegations put forward by the girl were false. Stussi said he, and everyone in the resort and community, took the original allegations seriously. He also said there was something for all to learn from this incident. “It’s a good lesson for parents and a good teaching point for everyone on how kids can make stories up,” said the resort owner. “And how that can harm a business and a community.”
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SAY CHEESE: Sy and Luna Jean show off the cheese they purchased from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks during the Farmers’ Market/Art in Action Fair next to TOSH on Saturday. For more photos from the fair and to view hundreds of photos from community events, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews. DEEP BAY
Seaweed harvest continues Government official: there’s no requirement for consultation
harvest for its economic potential. Moreover, local and provincial politicians have called for more dialog between the ministry and residents, some of whom feel largely left in the dark CANDACE WU about a project taking over a five-kilometre news@pqbnews.com stretch along their beachfront. A controversial seaweed harvest in Deep Bay Former Fisheries and Oceans research sciwill continue for at least another season. entist and longtime Bowser resident Ian BirtThe Ministry of Agriculture announced Fri- well said the news was “disappointing” but “not day three licences — one more than last year surprising.” — have been granted to harvest Mazzaella jaBirtwell is best known for leading a research ponica in the Deep Bay/Bowseffort critical of the seaweed Obviously there is no er area. harvest. He released a 36-page real democratic process Mazzaella japonica is a restudy in 2013 confirming the in terms of this seaweed source contained in the wracks seaweed being harvested off harvest of seaweed lining the coast of the coast of Deep Bay “has a IAN BIRTWELL Baynes Sound. From Mazzaeldirect influence on those orla japonica, harvesters may exganisms higher in the food tract carrageenans, valued for chain.” The report concluded their gelling, thickening and stabilizing proper- there is a “scientific basis for concern.” ties and commonly found in cosmetic and food “The concerns from people — aside from products. scientific issues —who are directly impacted It is estimated the carrageenan market is by the harvest have not been addressed (by the worth $700 million worldwide. ministry), in fact they’ve been ignored,” BirtThe announcement fuels an ongoing debate well told The NEWS. “Obviously there is no real between those who oppose the harvest fearing democratic process in terms of this seaweed the removal of seaweed will lead to environ- harvest.” mental degradation and those who support the See NEW LICENCES, page A5
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Diana LaMonte is a former tenant of the Kiwanis Village and future tenant of Qualicum Park Village. She spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the project on Friday, along with local MLA Michelle Stilwell, VP of Kiwanis Housing Society Renate Sutherland, Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek, Qualicum Beach Coun. Dave Willie and president of Kiwanis, Pat Weber.
ect by waiving the development cost charges and contributing $168,000. The B.C. government arranged for over $3.6 million in construction financing and MLA Michelle Stilwell was on hand to address the crowd, while the Regional District of Nanaimo waived $62,000 in development fees. President of the Parksville-Qualicum Beach Kiwanis Housing Society Pat Weber thanked the community and government partners for helping the project get underway. The society itself provided $268,000 for the project and the land.
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Emcee of the event, Renate Sutherland, who is vice president of Kiwanis, relayed how important it is to support affordable housing projects in the community, because no one knows when they might need it, for themselves or a family member. LaMonte has been relocated, along with other tenants, during construction but will move back into her new suite once construction is complete in Spring 2015. “I am grateful beyond words to Kiwanis Housing Society, I shudder to think where I’d be in my condition without them,” she said.
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The Parksville Qualicum Beach area is officially on the map — the DMAP. Blain Sepos, Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association (PQBTA) executive director, explained that after a couple years of work, they have been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). Developed by the Washington, D.C.-based Destination Marketing Association International, it is recognized around the world by the tourism industry, which gives the area a high profile stamp of excellence. “It’s not so much for everyday visitors,” Sepos said, “but when we deal with big meeting planners and tour operators they know they can expect a certain level of service.” The local tourism destination marketing organization (DMO) is only the third on the Island to earn DMAP accreditation after Victoria and the Island wide organizations. “It is an honour to receive this prestigious international accreditation, it is also recognition that we’re measuring success in the appropriate way,” Sepos said explaining that they now have a standardized system for tracking and reporting visitors and spending, “which gives us easier benchmarking to compare with other areas.” “Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism receiving DMAP accreditation demonstrates a commitment to quality and professionalism,” said Robynne Shaw, PQBT board chair. The DMAP standards cover many topics including governance, finance, human resources, technology, visitor services, communications, brand management, destination development, research/market intelligence and stakeholder relationships. The PQBTA covers Nanoose Bay to Deep Bay. Read the full story ONLINE at www.pqbnews.com
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At the ground-breaking ceremony for the new fire hall Thursday were, from left, Qualicum Beach Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer, MLA Michelle Stilwell, Coun. Mary Brouilette, Qualicum Beach fire chief Darryl Kohse, Coun. Dave Willie, Coun. Scott Tanner, project manager Walter Hoogland and Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan.
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Shovels hit the dirt on Friday in Qualicum Beach to celebrate a milestone in the new fire hall project. “This council has made building this fire hall a priority,” said Mayor Teunis Westbroek, adding that the new location at 150 Rupert Road (by the roundabout) is well situated to allow for swift response times during emergency situations and to assist in mutual aid, among a host of improvements that will benefit the town and residents. The ceremony marked the start of construction at the
site for the project which has been in the works since 2009, Westbroek noted. John Duncan was at the ceremony—the MP for Vancouver Island North and the newly selected conservative candidate for the Courtenay-Alberni riding—along with Parksville Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell. Among the crowd Friday there were a number of firefighters from around the region, Oceanside RCMP, and project contractors. After town councillors and dignitaries put their shovels in the dirt, project manager Walter Hoogland brought over town staff and contractors to take a turn. The new fire hall is slated to cost $5.5 million and is reported by town staff to be at the leading edge of energy efficiency and building technology.
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However, the ministry’s senior biologist Gary Caine said “we aren’t required to do public consultation — that’s not consistent with exercising our legislation.” Caine added the government has taken into account letters received from residents as well as information gathered on site during last year’s harvest. He said the new licences include conditions for the harvest to “fit in better with the social scene (in Deep Bay) and which are “consistent with conservative managment processes.” Caine explained the new licences limit the harvest to daylight hours on week-
days between Sept. 15, 2014 and Feb. 15, 2015, as opposed to last year’s regulations which allowed for harvesting seven days a week, from dusk until dawn during the season. Moreover, he said harvesters are required to immediately cease harvesting efforts in the event herring eggs are observed, a herring fishery is opened or annual bird migrations occur in the area. Jason Rose who runs Stormy Shores Sea Products, one of the three harvesting companies granted a licence, was happy to hear Friday’s announcement. “I’m happy with the news,” said Rose. “I’m relieved to see they (the ministry)
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listen to the people of this region who are the stewards of their area,” said Fraser. “In my opinion the failure to even consider those public concerns is potentially going to cause conflict.” Fraser said he is disappointed the work conducted by himself, RDN director Bill Veenhof, residents in the area and local scientists has been “largely ignored.” “They (the government) are creating an environment of confrontation,” he said. “I’m not blaming the (seaweed harvesting) companies — it’s the government’s role to make sure they aren’t pitting business against the community.”
ETHEL FLORENCE MITCHELL Qualicum Beach, BC Passed away on July 7, 2014 at the age of 95 years.
Survived by one son Jim (Linda) of Timmins, Ontario; 3 daughters, Pat (Enzo) DelBel of Timmins, Ontario; Judy (Richardo) Kusel of Nanoose Bay, BC, and Colleen Herman of Ottawa, Ontario; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 31 at 11:00am at the Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Road, Parksville, BC. Officiated by Father Melquiades Bayron. The family would like to thank everyone for attending and who sent flowers and cards.
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ou don’t hear much about Saint down the aforementioned twisty road. Oh, and Fermin – unless you live in Pam- all side streets are blocked off. If you run with plona, that is. The man who would the bulls, you’ve got to go the distance. become Saint Fermin was born in Well, big deal. Four hundred yards, who that Spanish city about 17 centuries can’t run that? Have I mentioned how fast the ago. He became bishop of his home town and Iberian bulls are? I hadn’t even covered half the embarked on a cross-border tour to spread the distance when I heard the unmistakeable stacgospel to the heathen French. Who beheaded cato beat of hooves coming fast. I looked back him for his trouble. and saw a wall of wicked-looking horns coming Gone, but not completely forgotten — es- my way. pecially in Pamplona in July when celebrants What did I do? I made an immediate right from around the world take part in the Fiesta de turn and slammed myself into a stone wall Sanfermines, a two-week bacchawhich I hugged closer than a sailor nalia during which participants with a five-dollar taxi dancer. The sing, dance, get drunk... wall was white-washed, so was my And then run with the bulls. complexion. The bulls ignored me. By Arthur Black Six Iberian fighting bulls and I think protective colouration saved every one of them a mean mothmy life. er. To compare the Spanish fightThe next year I was a little wiser ing bull to the dozy, cud-chewing (though still dumb enough to do Holstein or Hereford variety is like it again). I trained by doing wind comparing a Porsche Spyder to a sprints. I sharpened my elbows cross-town bus. The Iberian bull is Gordie Howe-style to help me hack One Huge Muscle. It can outrun a my way through slower runners. horse in a 100 yards, turn on a fiveWhen the cannon went off I ran like peseta piece and fears nothing on this earth a cheetah on meth. including locomotives, horses and two-legged I got to the bullring long before any other bipeds. runner — so quickly in fact that the crowd in It goes without saying that only an idiot the stands whistled a personal greeting to me. would be stupid enough to get out in front of While I was taking bows, an American came such critters and try to outrun them, right? up and whispered that actually whistling is the Hello, my name is Idiot. I ran with the bulls. Spanish form of the baseball raspberry. They Twice. weren’t cheering my entrance; they were booThis, of course, was back when I was young, ing my cowardice. fit and even stupider than I am today. So stuStill...in the past 90 years fifteen runners pid that I didn’t realize that the dice are actu- have been gored to death at the Fiesta. Dozens ally loaded in favour of the bulls. It works like are injured every year. As a matter of fact, Bill this: each morning of the Fiesta, six new bulls Hillman took a horn through the thigh this year. are corralled in front of Pamplona’s city hall. He’s the author of a book called Fiesta: How to Four hundred yards down a narrow, snake-like Survive the Bulls of Pamplona. street the dopes who have elected to ‘run with I imagine he’ll spend his recuperation workthe bulls’ are similarly corralled. A cannon fires, ing on a sequel. the bulls are released at the same time as the — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring Island. barrier comes down for the runners. His column appears every Tuesday in Everybody — bulls and runners — now takes The NEWS. off for the bullring which is another 400 yards E-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca
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hose of us who live on the Island have been ‘awarded’ with many hours on ferries. On many of these trips we can sit back and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings, watch for whales or dolphins or enjoy the breezy sea
air on deck. On other trips, we can catch up on work or read things we generally don’t have the time or inclination to read — travel brochures, Vancouver publications and the like. A recent series of trips afforded us the opportunity to pick up the latest edition of The Georgia Straight, a fixture in the arts and entertainment scene in Vancouver for decades. Because of its staying power, it’s tempting to call The Straight a venerable publication. However, venerable could mean stodgy, and the The Straight just doesn’t fit that description. Stodgy publications generally don’t allow for the use of F-bombs in their copy. Regardless, one of the things The Straight has always done is dedicate a page or two for a ‘serious’ topic, a heavier read than the rest of its food and entertainment presentation. It did so in its latest edition, tackling the issue of rail cars filled with petroleum products travelling through Lower Mainland communities on the way to ports in Burnaby and Vancouver. It was written with the Lac-Megantic, Quebec disaster as its impetus. The article, quoting Transport Canada and Transportation Safety Board of Canada statistics and reports, said the number of railcars that carried crude oil and diluted bitumen through British Columbia increased from 41 in 2011 to 3,381 in 2013. It also stated that in Canada in 2009, there were only 500 carloads of crude oil shipped by rail; in 2013, there were 160,000 carloads. The Straight interviewed mayors of Lower Mainland communities, who generally expressed frustration about the notification they get, or lack thereof, regarding hazardous materials moving through their communities. But it also raised a more interesting question, and we’d like to hear what our readers have to say about it: If you are opposed to the Kinder Morgan and/or Northern Gateway pipelines, are you OK with the exponential rise in the number of rail cars full of petroleum products that will ride the tracks of B.C. alongside the Skeena and Fraser rivers and through the towns and cities of our province? — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters HARM TO STUDENTS In recent statements to local media (‘Teachers’ strike disrupting school transitions in Parksville Qualicum Beach’, The NEWS, July 8), the president of BCTF Local #69 claims strike action to disrupt summer maintenance by CUPE workers will dispel the myth of teachers as snoozy layabouts basking in the summer sun. “We are doing what we can in our small way in Mount Arrowsmith,” she said. ‘Small’ is the operative word. If the union local continues with this chicken coop behaviour, they should change their motto from “show me the money!” to “If you can’t win, hurt somebody!” This particular abuse of solidarity will not serve to pressure district administration or the employer, BCPSEA. It will, however, further burden their brothers and sisters in CUPE Local 3570 who have already sacrificed pay during the school year while teachers took an extended spring break and then initiated total walkout. If the reconfiguration of schools is not complete, classrooms will not provide working conditions conducive to learning, which means once again the harm is to students. JIM LETTIC Nanoose Bay
LOST ON TRUDEAU Recent letter writer Jim Drummond fails to recognize that our democracy was shaped by a value system deeply rooted in religion, thus the preamble to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms reads: Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law. And our national anthem includes an important line that reads: God keep our land glorious and free. So religious types don’t need to force
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their views upon others. They are already well-represented in our noblest of documents. If an MP wishes to advocate an anti-abortion position through either their personal conscience or as a representative of their constituents’ collective conscience, what right has Justin Trudeau to interfere? Is he afraid that such fairness might convert others to a different point of view? Is parliament any less a marketplace of ideas, free to express unpopular agendas with passion? If so, they forgot to tell Svend Robinson. Thankfully in Western democracies, vulnerable minorities are protected from a majority mob mentality that might easily claim slave ownership to be an intensely private affair that only affects the property owner and his property. Outside parties (including government) have no business in these matters, unless we finally recognize that in the case of both slavery and abortion, there is an additional person involved that deserves thoughtful consideration as a human being. This is, sadly, lost on Justin Trudeau. JOHN CHAMBERS Parksville
ARGUMENT DISMISSED Mike Battams in his letter of July 15 labelled me both a naysayer and a person who harbours leftist tendencies. I don’t recall being all that much of a naysayer over the past decade here. I believe I made a point of promoting all sorts of things, from respect for human dignity through caring for the life support system we call earth, to calling for honesty and integrity in our politics. As for leftist tendencies peeping through, I guess I owe an apology. I wasn’t aware I hid them at all. It’s unfortunate that all Battams expressed was ad hominem generalities. Back
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ON RAIL AND GROWTH Re: funding for the E&N railway. Qualicum Beach Coun. Dave Wille is right. There is no way the RDN can justify granting the ICF $945,000, of which Qualicum Beach will have contributed nearly $250,000, without a definite business plan supporting the return of train service on a regular basis beyond Nanaimo. The monies pledged by Qualicum Beach and the other communities along the line was explicitly for the return of daily service, with the schedule being modified to better suit the ridership. The way it stands now we are only being told that some service will be restored after the train starts running as far north as Nanaimo. This is not good enough and until that information is made available and confirmed, the RDN must say no. I must add that in my opinion this whole endeavour is sheer folly, should be abandoned, and the funds saved or put to proper use for the benefit of all the people, not just the few who will ride the train. And while I’m at it, I would like to say that there seems to be a concerted effort by a small group of dissatisfied people in this community who wish to paint Willie as some sort of threat to the security of this town. These are the same people who will stand by and allow this town to turn in to nothing more than a backwater community. We need some growth and renewal to continue being the vibrant wonderful town we all love. I believe this councillor has that vision. JIM BERGOT Qualicum Beach See MORE LETTERS, pages A24, A25
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The first CrossFit facility has officially opened along First Avenue, perhaps changing the landscape of fitness in Qualicum Beach forever. Owner and head coach Lucas Bugg said CrossFit Qualicum Beach (CFQB) is “the only one of its kind in the area.” The closest other facilities are located in Courtney and Nanaimo. CFQB opened in June and it already has almost 40 members. “I wasn’t expecting to be this busy this fast,” said Bugg. “But it’s really great and I’ve met some fantastic people.” Bugg explains CrossFit defines fitness in a meaningful, measurable way. “CrossFit is a combination of constantly varied functional movements performed at relatively high intensity,” he said, adding it incorporates elements such as interval training, Olympic weightlifting and gymnastics among others. Bugg said another unique component of CrossFit is it’s focus on community. “We are committed to being more than just a gym,” said Bugg. “We will hold the space for those who want to be part of something far greater, a community that is inclusive and encouraging where all members are inspired to express their fitness and challenged to achieve positive results.” CFQB is housed in what is called — in CrossFit terms — “a box.” According to Bugg, a box is distinct from a traditional gym in that it is “a place where family and friends can come to work out in a safe and support-
ive environment.” Bugg said CrossFit is conducted through group-based fitness classes, which max out at 10 people and are always led by an experienced trainer. Aside from Bugg, who is the primary CrossFit coach, two other trainers work with CFQB. Before starting group classes, clients must undergo eight one-on-one or small group “foundation” classes where they are introduced to the basic movements of CrossFit. Bugg said the decision to open a CrossFit facility in Qualicum Beach came after a series of events which both changed his outlook on life and career path. “I used to be a precious metals broker in Vancouver,” he recalls. “I was the vice president of a company and I really liked it, but my cell phone never stopped ringing.” Bugg said after having two children with his wife, Crystal, his priorities started to change. Once Bugg’s second child — ironically named July though she was born in December — was born, his appendix burst. “I’ve never had a doctor tell me that if I was eight hours away and not near a hospital I would be dead,” he remembers. “It just made me think ‘why wouldn’t I be doing something I love?’” Meanwhile, Bugg was coaching CrossFit out of his North Vancouver home for free on weekends and some evenings. Bugg said the classes ended up getting quite popular and some nights he would train 20 people. “It was so much fun and, other than my family, it was the primary thing in my life bringing me joy,” he said. “So I decided I wanted to do it professionally.” From there, Bugg connected
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Errington students Hanna Fanyeck and Autumn Spencer have been part of a fundraising team for Aldea Maya, a local charity that started up a middle school in Chukumuk Guatemala. Initiated by Louise Sosa the middle school provides education to children in Grades 7, 8 and 9. Hanna and Autumn will be making 24 rainbow loom bracelets to give as gifts to the first graduating class in October. In the past two years the Errington Elementary School students have held bake sales and sold bracelets raising more than $200 for the charity. To help pay for school supplies the charity sells Christmas cards every year in Parksville Qualicum Beach created by District 69 students. Hanna who has won a prize for two of her card designs says one day she would love to go to Guatemala and meet some of the students she has assisted. The Oceanside Hospice Society is holding their 17th annual Charity Golf Tournament August 9 at the Eaglecrest Golf Club. The tournament includes a prime rib dinner, silent and live auction and amazing prizes. Tickets are $99 per person for a golf cart, 13 holes of golf and dinner. Phone 250-752-6227 to sign up for the tournament. All proceeds help fund hospice programs and services in the Oceanside area. Patty Arnold who is a server at Deez Bar and Grill in Qualicum Beach relied on the bereavement support services offered by the organization when she lost her husband in November. She shaved her head on July 25 and has raised close to $2000 for Oceanside Hospice. To donate to her campaign people can contact Patty directly at 250-752-0090, e-mail kayos312@icloud. com or donate through the hospice website at oceansidehopsice.com. It is one of the oldest and most photographed buildings in Parksville and St. Anne’s Church celebrated 120 years in the area on July 26. Several people turned out for an open house featuring a Victorian tea served by ladies in period costume. Inside the log church historical accounts about the Despards, Kincades, Bagshaws and others were told by the Pioneer Players. For over a century St. Anne’s Church has stood as a symbol of the faith, determination and courage of the early pioneers of this area. Its history began in 1893 when the Rev. Canon Charles Cooper arrived in Victoria from England. That same year he travelled to Nanaimo by train and then to Port Alberni by stage. His objective was to build a church in the northern part of the island because there was no place of worship between Nanaimo and Port Alberni at that time. These days the church located at 407 Wembley Road is only used in the summer because according to Reverend Andrew Twiddy there is no working furnace to heat the building the rest of the year. Twiddy will be heading to Glasgow shortly to participate in the Commonwealth Games. He will be representing Canada at an indoor sporting event August 7 to 10. Twiddy is one of three people from Canada competing in the Commonwealth Scrabble tournament.
Louise Sosa (left) of Qualicum Beach appreciates the young volunteers who assist her with raising funds for a middle school in Guatemala. One of her super helpers is Hanna Fanyeck of Errington (right). As a thank-you the Mayan students created some hand made beaded personalized bracelets for Hanna as well as Autumn Spencer. Sosa’s charity Aldea Maya started a middle school in Chukumuk and in October will see the first graduates.
Len Mustard (left), who is best known for his proclamations around the Town of Qualicum Beach as the official Town Crier, is also an avid gardener. During a volunteer appreciation reception held at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre July 24, he was delighted to win a wheelbarrow full of gardening supplies hand picked by Canada’s best known green thumb, Mark Cullen. The celebrity garden expert has a line of products at Home Hardware.
Patty Arnold is getting used to her stubble. The server who works at Deez Bar and Grill in Qualicum Beach had her head shaved at Oceanside Hospice’s Valhalla House on July 25. Patty is raising money for Hospice as a thank-you for the grief support she received after her husband passed away in November. Patty’s brothers and sisters came all the way from Calgary to cheer her on while Deb Luce cut off her locks and buzzed her head.
A sparkling temporary tattoo for Maria Milligan (right) of Qualicum Beach was applied expertly by Kiera Chycoski of Dashwood during the St. Marks Fair July 26. Kiera spent the afternoon outside of The Gardens creating colourful face painting creations for fair goers. Volunteers from the retirement home were also on hand, offering cookies and pink lemonade to the throngs of people who turned out for the 42nd annual fair.
Hannah and Aaron Henderson of Qualicum Beach, along with their grandfather Alan Ree,s learned how glass beads are made July 26 outside of The Old School House. Wendy Maurer of Beads of Joy brought her glass torch to the art in action art fair. As she played with fire, making all kinds of glass critters including this tiny winged dragon, she described her technique to onlookers.
Sheila Emmens (left) a member of the Anglican Parish of St. Anne and St. Edmund Church dressed in period costume for the 120th anniversary festivities at the historic Parksville church on July 26. Reverend Andrew Twiddy and his wife Sandy took a break from sharing stories about the pioneers who helped build the little log church back in 1894 to enjoy the special Victorian tea service held for the occasion.
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BOARD OF VARIANCE VACANCIES The City of Parksville invites applications to be submitted for two vacancies on the Board of Variance. The Board is comprised of three individuals who serve a three year term of office without remuneration and are appointed pursuant to Section 899 of the Local Government Act. The function of the three member board is to hear land issue appeals based on the demonstration of “undue hardship” and is not an appeal board for local government policy decisions or decisions of elected officials. Applicants with experience in land use planning, architectural design or related fields would be an asset; however, this is not a prerequisite. Members of an Advisory Planning Commission, elected officials and employees of the City are not eligible to be a member of the Board. If you are interested in serving on the Board to fill a three year term of office, please apply in writing including a brief resume by Friday, August 15, 2014, to the attention of the Director of Administrative Services, 100 Jensen Avenue East, PO Box 1390, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H3. DEBBIE COMIS Corporate Officer
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Re: ‘QB needs growth for its future’, a recent letter to the editor by Jan Byers. Thank you Jan Byers for taking the time to express this opinion in the “letters” section of our local newspaper. In my opinion, you were very accurate with your comments. We, as a silent majority, should speak up more and support our elected officials, Let them know how we feel and let them fulfill their democratic duties.
Re: Parksville water project. The only growth happening is in RDN and Parksville is in the middle. It appears from statistical research that Parksville’s population is declining. We need better filtration to service Parksville presently. The mega project for $37 million will make Parksville a purveyor of water to RDN development, especially Fairwinds. Parksville needs to have a solution for its residents. It certainly is nowhere near a $37 million solution presently proposed. All Parksville requires is better filtration. It would be more affordable to Parksville’s population. If RDN wants development they should have water strategy excluding Parksville taxpayers.
Parksville needs to take a good hard look at what we actually need now and for our future. Can both filtration and a secure water source be achieved now? So far it has been hard to sort through the spin that each stakeholder has put on information. Those of us living in Parksville and on fixed incomes just can’t afford to support a mega project that might not work, cost too much, and goes far beyond our needs. My taxes keep going up and so does my water bill. I buy my drinking water because I lack full confidence in the day by day quality of my tap water. There are asbestos water pipes in our city that need to be replaced. I would prefer they use my tax dollars to replace these pipes before they spend it on new pipes that will be used to deplete our precious water resources by sending even more water out of town! Parksville residents need clear facts and less fiction. We all see how the heat and less precipitation has already changed our sources and supply of water. It is not rocket science to see that a pipe from a cleaner source like the watershed lakes and ponds as opposed to new pipes to RDN projects, would be money well spent for Parksville residents. Cleaner water from a more reliable source is what we should demand. The whole project needs to go back to the drawing board.
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OUTSIDERS BUTT OUT Recent letter writer Mike Battams writes an interesting letter, but it follows a common theme by other non-taxpaying, non-residents of Qualicum: that the town should embrace every new idea. Such non-residents do not bear the financial burden of a bad decision. He claims to have “truly an outside perspective of no special interest,” but does he hope that the town’s residents will be susceptible to his suggestions? Surely, it is the local taxpayers who must elect councillors and make decisions about the direction Qualicum follows, and not outsiders like himself. Projects should be considered solely on their merits, and not be part of a precedent-setting propaganda campaign. TONY MARSLAND Qualicum Beach
THANKS TO THE NEWS Please allow me to send out a bouquet of flowers to the fine team at The NEWS for showing up and carrying the story on our Heels and Wheels event this year. One hundred per cent of the money raised at this event is donated to Jeneece Place, which is a home located in Victoria
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THANKS TO BUSINESSES The communities of Oceanside have reason to be thankful for the ongoing support provided by our local businesses who respond to the numerous local community events taking place throughout the year. The Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise members would like to express appreciation to the Beach Hut Restaurant for the generous donation, for a third year, of ice cream for the Rotary Club Sand Castles participants during the Qualicum Beach Day on July 13. The event saw many smiling children expressing their creative talents and enjoying the ice cream treat.
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A well-respected and award-winning Parksville artist is moving and downsizing so she’ll be selling off a large portion of her paintings and sketches this weekend. Olivia Mennie is hosting an open studio art sale both inside and throughout her large garden on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 at her home at 140 Butler Avenue in Parksville. Mennie has been a significant part of the local art scene for 24 years. What is now the gift shop at The Old School House Arts Centre was once her studio. She’s been involved with the Oceanside Community Arts Council for years, she was an art teacher in painting and clay at the Rogue's Gallery in Parksville, she has taught life drawing lessons extensively in the area and she’s won a number of juried shows for her paintings, including from the Federation of Canadian Artists, Arrowmsmith Chapter. Mennie has always loved to paint and at 15 she won a scholarship in her home country of England to the Sheffield College of Art which she attended for five years. She continued her painting when the family moved to Montreal in 1966 where she furthered her studies at the museum of fine arts and was mentored by Arthur Lismer. When the family moved to Burlington, Ontario, Mennie was a founding member of the Burlington Art Centre and an art teacher in that city for 28 years. Today Mennie is a member of the DeCosmos Fine Arts Society, a member of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers, she’s involved with the OCAC and was a
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Olivia Mennie is hosting a studio and garden sale for a large number of her paintings and sketches Aug. 2 and 3.
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David Goatley from Victoria took first place in the Grand Prix d’Art on Saturday afternoon in Qualicum Beach.
Goatley wins Grand Prix The popular painting race had 32 competitors this year LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
It was an exciting race to the finish and in the end David Goatley from Victoria took first place in Qualicum Beach’s popular painting race. The Old School House Arts Centre held its 22nd Grand Prix d’Art on Saturday where painters picked a location and had three hours to complete it before it was presented to a panel of three judges. Goatley won for his painting of the Qualicum Beach Train Station and the piece was purchased shortly after it was selected. Goatley is an internationally recognized painter known for his portraits and was in town teaching a workshop at TOSH last week. Thir-
ty-two artists were spread out around the town competing in the event. Second place went to Rosalinde Compton from Victoria for her watercolour of the inukshuk next to TOSH. Third place went to Nanaimo’s John Hoffman for his depiction of the Qualicum Chamber building. Hoffman currently has an exhibition at TOSH called Under Alberta Skies. Honourable mentions for the event went to Brian Buckrell from Comox, Jessie Barron from Victoria, Diane Michelin from Nanoose Bay and Cindy Mawle, who won last year, from Bowser. The pieces are on display and for sale at TOSH for the next couple of weeks.
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JAZZIN’ IT UP: Maureen Washington hit the high notes during her performance with her Sextet during the Art in Action Fair next to TOSH on Saturday afternoon. Complementing this event was the Grand Prix d’Art and the St. Mark’s Fair all in downtown Qualicum Beach.
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~ God has a new Angel ~ TERESA LYNN ROBERTS Our Angel on Earth February 14th, 1970 - July 21st, 2014 Teresa lived her life with joy and thanksgiving. Despite her lifetime of challenges, Teresa met each day with determination filled with God’s grace. She was loved by all that met her and will be greatly missed by her loving family: father and mother, Rob and Cindy Roberts, brother Daniel, sister-inlaw Nickie, nieces Avery, Naomi & Kaylin, brother Jacob, sister-in law Maren, nieces Arden, Brynn & Carys. Over the years Teresa formed many friendships that meant so much to her while living in Cranbrook and Parksville.
Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Aug. 2nd at Parksville Beach in the picnic shelter near the ball fields. Please come in casual attire and bring a lawn chair. In case of rain the venue will be Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please honour Teresa’s memory with a donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Our family would like to thank all the staff at Stanford Place and NRGH Palliative Unit for your loving care. God Bless You! “Life is worth fighting for.�
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On the morning of July 6th, Dee passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Mom was a compassionate woman with a wicked sense of humour. She loved her garden, and during the summer could be found outside verbally encouraging the vegetables to grow and cursing at the deer. Mom continued to bake, cook and do her preserves until the age of 90. Dee had a life long affair with fashion. Her favorite haute couture was the S.O.S. in Parksville, where she delighted in putting together many an outďŹ t she claimed were “just like newâ€?. Dee enjoyed life to its fullest. A staunch B.C. Lions fan, mom had many mythical discussions with Wally Buono. She took pleasure listening to Andre’Rieu in the company of her slightly brainaddled cat, Tigger. Dee relished 5 pm happy hour with neighbours in the park, and visits with family and friends. Currently Dee’s soul is no doubt gallivanting about the universe keeping an eye on us, or possibly, at the Parksville beach where she was happiest. We will miss her, but Phil has regained his very special lady, and partner in mischief in the afterlife. There will be a celebration of life for Dee on Saturday, September 20th, 2014, in the Parksville Legion at 2 pm.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ARTHUR STARLING, Deceased, formerly of 777 Jones Road, Qualicum Beach, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of William Arthur Starling, Deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Merlyn Patten, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at P.O. BOX 138, Qualicum Beach, B.C V9K 1S7 on or before August 29, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Merlyn Patten Executor
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JEAN MARY MURLAND May 26, 1936 - July 23, 2014
It is with sadness we announce Jean’s passing at Nanaimo Regional Hospital on Wednesday, July 23 after a short struggle with cancer and other medical problems. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, she married the love of her life, Sture Murland on September 6, 1956. Jean and Stu resided in Victoria, moving to Qualicum Beach when they retired. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Stu in July of 2011; daughter, Linda in June 2013; and her constant companion Cody in July 2014. She leaves behind to mourn her passing her grandson, Stuart (Christy); brother-in-law Bud, and many relatives both on Vancouver Island and in Alberta. Jean was a long time employee of the CIBC Bank, an active member of the Silver Spur Riding Club, and involved for many years with competitive trail rides. The family wishes to thank the amazing staff at the Palliative Care Unit of the Nanaimo Hospital for their loving care of Aunt Jean. A special thank you to her friend Linda Warnock who gave unconditional care to Aunty these past months. She made her journey much easier with her love and ongoing support. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Yates Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville. 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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The Estate of Agnes May Roberts, Deceased, formerly of 401 Moillet Street, Parksville, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Agnes May Roberts, Deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Karen May Fleming, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at P.O. Box 138, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 1S7 on or before August 29, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Karen May Fleming Executor
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Silver for former Parksville resident It’s a sweet victory for Kirsten Sweetland after suffering through some major injuries T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
There’s a local connection to the first medal for Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland and it came in the Women’s Triathlon. Kirsten Sweetland, former Parksville resident, finished in second place during a strong showing in the Women’s Triathlon at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, currently taking place in Scotland. Now residing in Victoria, the 25-year-old Sweetland captured Canada’s first medal of the Commonwealth Games. She completed the 1,500-metre swim, 40-kilometre cycle and 10 kilometre run in a time of 1 hour, 58 minutes and 56 seconds, five seconds short of England’s Jodie Stimpson and the Gold Medal. “Totally pain free. It feels so good,” Sweetland said with a tired smile. “It feels unbelievable to get a medal.” Sweetland got her start in the triathlons locally, competing all over Vancouver Island, including right here in our backyard in Qualicum Beach. She moved on to become the Junior World Champion in 2006 and she was the Silver Medalist in It feels unbelievable to get the U-23 World Championship and a Silver at the Pan American Games, a medal both in 2010. KIRSTEN SWEETLAND She has struggled with injuries for years, and more recently battled food allergies, but she peaked at the right time. Less than two weeks ago, she reached the podium in a World Triathlon Series event for the first time in her career, finishing third in Hamburg. It’s been a tough six years for Sweetland, which all began when she missed out on qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and included suffering seven stress fractures and a torn plantar fascia. After suffering through all the hardships, she finally is starting to break through. “We’re talking about a redeveloping Kirsten here, so awesome. Awesome for Kirsten,” said Canadian coach Jaime Turner. “She ran really tough, I thought she was quite clinical and ruthless out there.” Sweetland was a rising star in the triathlon world when she became the youngest Canadian to win a World Cup race at the age of 18. She was on pace for a spot on the Beijing Olympic team, but she fainted 400 metres from the finish line. From that point on, it’s been years of one stress injury after another, stress fractures to be exact. The first came in her tibia and then her lower back; she’d later discover it was due to one of her legs being longer than the other. The most severe injury was the torn plantar fascia, the connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. “I would get the whole winter of training done, nobody knew that I was working hard, and then right about race season I’d be out again. And again. And again,” she said. “Having the podium finish in Hamburg, I didn’t think I’d be able to medal again. But when that happened, everything started to change for me mentally.” The five-foot-four Sweetland was 11th in the 1,500-metre swim but led after the 40-kilometre bike. And then it was a foot race between the top six over the 10-kilometre run, with Sweetland and Stimpson barely giving an inch until the home stretch.
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BOARD TRICKS: The Oceanside Skimboard and Beach Culture (OSBC) held their Pro/Am Jam this past weekend at Parksville Beach. Skimboarders of all ages came down to show their stuff, giving the crowd a treat with some awesome tricks.
ONE TO WATCH IN GLASGOW
Nanoose jumper next up T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
Nanoose Bay’s Mike Mason will be on the track and looking to bring home a medal in the High Jump event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Mason, the 28 year old former Ballenas student, got off to a great start in his high jump career back in 2004 at the IAAF World Junior Championships, where he became the second Canadian to win a Gold Medal, following Mark Boswell who won in 1996. Mason also holds a number of Provincial records, including at the BC High School, junior and senior levels. Mason made his Olympic debut in Bejing at
the 2008 Summer Olympics, placing eighth in his qualifying group but he failed to make the final. 2012 saw Mason achieve his personal best, with a mark of 2.31 metres at the Baie-Mahault Grand Prix in Guadaloupe, France. This marks Mason’s second time representing Canada at the Commonwealth Games, competing in Dehli in 2010 and finishing in 7th place. Mason figures to be in the hunt with a season best mark of 2.28 metres, which puts him at the top of his grouping at the Commonwealth Games. Qualifying for the event was on Monday, July 28 (results not known at press time) and the finals are slated for Wednesday, July 30.
Hot-rodding for a good cause On Sunday, August 17, the Mid Island Hot Rod Association will be supporting the Nanoose Community Services’ food bank by hosting a show and shine and family day. Charlie Brucker, manager of the food bank in Nanoose Bay, says “rising food prices present real challenges for our clients and food bank donations drop off markedly in the summer. We’re thrilled the MIHRA has chosen our food bank to benefit from their event.”
With spectator entry by donation, the event will be taking place at Arbutus Meadows, which will play host to beautiful vintage cars and big rigs and plenty of attractions for the whole family. Local businesses have generously stepped up as sponsors. There will be over 20 different categories of prizes for vehicles to be awarded. Car registration is only $15. To register your car or to learn more about the event, visit http://mihra.ca/ — NEWS Staff
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Amanda Stewart and Mark Blasco had a great showing at the nationals for Special Olympic athletes in Vancouver. Both Amanda and Mark brought home multiple medals from their events.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Golden local athletes It was quite the medal haul for these Ravensong swimmers
their hard training,” coach Rosey Cowan said. “They’ve had lots of encouragement and high fives from a lot of people and they really enjoy having that support from the community.” T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com “All coaches are volunteers and without Amanda Stewart and Mark Blasco have re- them Amanda and Mark would never have had turned from the nationals for Special Olympics this opportunity to go to the Nationals. Our each with a gold medal. swim coaches went above and beyond this year More than 1,300 athletes participated from to help train Amanda and Mark. They prepared across Canada in the Nationals, including them, to travel to the Nationals , had them feelOceanside’s very own Amanda and Mark. Win- ing strong, prepared and ready to win.” ning three medals in total at the competition, Amanda and Mark’s coaches Ken, Garfield, Amanda received a gold medal Sue and Rosey all helped in They’ve had lots of in the women’s 25-meter freetheir training while volunteerencouragement and high style, a silver in the women’s ing their time to join Amanda fives from a lot of people 50-meter backstroke and a and Mark in their journey. and they really enjoy bronze in the women’s 25-mehaving that support from Head Coach John Larner has ter backstroke. been training Special Olymthe community Mark also brought home pic Athletes for years and has COACH ROSEY COWAN multiple medals from the Nabeen on the receiving end of tionals, earning a gold in the many “high tens” from his men’s 50-meter freestyle and Athletes. a bronze in the men’s relay. Both Amanda and “John has been coaching our Special OlymMark are very happy about bringing home their pic Athletes for many, many years, encourMedals and sharing their experiences with all aging them to succeed, always with fun and their supporters. enthusiasm in the mix,” Cowan said. “It has “Amanda and Mark would like to thank the been John’s long time superb coaching that Ravensong staff and the patrons of the pool has brought our Mark and Amanda to the Nawho have supported them all the way through tionals.”
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OFFICIATING
National award for ref Katy Downey, 15, has three years of officiating experience T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
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Katy Downey has become one of the first area referees to earn both a branch and national award for her excellence in officiating. Oceanside Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) officials said they were proud to submit the name of Katy Downey for the Hockey Canada/B.C. Hockey Officiating Award for Most Improved Official in B.C. earlier this year. Downey, who is 15 years of age, has just completed her third season as an on-ice official in Oceanside and has quickly developed each season. OMHA officals say this last season was a breakout year for her, as she learned how to effectively manage a game using her voice, assertiveness and strength in emotional control under sometimes very stressful conditions, which gained her respect from her peers, players, coaches and the membership. Taking constructive comments and suggestions and working with them right away, Downey was able to quickly incorporate some of these changes into her game, said the
OMHA. Always willing to learn, and when she did miss a call or interpret it wrong, Downey is a student of the game, doing her “homework” to ensure she totally understands the rule for the next time it happens. Downey has twice attended the Summer Officiating School in Lake Cowichan hosted by B.C. Hockey (2012 and 2013) and this season attended the B.C. Hockey Female Officiating Camp in Kamloops, where she excelled. She has been working at the peewee rep level as a linesman and referee, and worked the Bantam Rep and Bantam Rec leagues as a linesman. It is fully expected that she will move up to start being the head referee in the Bantam Rec. league early next season, and will most likely be refereeing at the bantam rep level late next season. These are all of the highest levels possible for an official her age. The OMHA said Katy has shown commitment and dedication towards officiating and the game, and will be an asset not only to the officiating program, but more specifically to the female officiating program within both B.C. Hockey and Hockey Canada. It is expected that she will eventually be part of the B.C. Hockey Female High Performance Officiating program. — Read the full story at www.pqbnews.com
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The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, July 29, 2014
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For a look back at life in Parksville Qualicum Beach, tour the Qualicum Beach Museum, 587 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach
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History is respected in Qualicum Beach WENDY MAURER NEWS Contributor
General Money, Giuseppe Route (The Hermit), the King of Siam, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Helen Eggersman, Hilda Pearce, Jim Storey, Elizabeth Little, The Train Station Guys, Gladys Killip, Art Skipsey, Mary Parker, Ian Lindsay and Graham Beard are just a few of the names that spring to mind when I think about why Qualicum Beach is what it is today. There are many, many others that could be added to the list and probably each of our lists will be different and they will change over time. For decades, Qualicum Beach had the reputation as the playground for the rich and famous. Even 15 years ago when I was looking for a house, the day the realtor picked me up at my parents’ home in Parksville he was wearing a suit and tie and when I asked him why — his response was: we are going to Qualicum Beach. His attitude fit with the community as it was then. Some things have changed and some have stayed the same. Old videos show how we marketed ourselves as a tourism destination over 50 years ago builds on the same strengths then as now. I think that is valuable knowledge. I grew up on Vancouver Island and one of my regrets is I hadn’t visited Qualicum Beach when it was much smaller, had resorts all along the beach, a marina, weekend dances, Ethel’s was the clothing store and the Sharman’s owned the gas station. I want to truly have a sense of what it was like then. That leaves me with learning about Qualicum Beach from others. Luckily when I first moved here I was often invited to attend museum events and was introduced to the people who started the local Historical Society. Many of these people lived the history personally, in fact some still are. When you consider that this August 23 we will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the QB Train Station, a time in the very early days of settlement of Qualicum Beach, people like Helen Eggersman (who were alive then and still are) have treasured memories. As far as I am concerned, anyone who has been here for any length of time has valuable memories to share. That is part of why historical societies are formed — to collect and then share memories and memorabilia. When we collect information directly from people who lived here we are recording history. When we document what is happening today, we witness what future generations are going to want to know about. In ten, fifty and a hundred years from now, people will want to know what it was like now. The popularity of the weekly posting of vintage Qualicum Beach photos is a testament to how interested people are in seeing old photos of our community. This column also provides a way to share stories
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY QUALICUM BEACH MUSEUM
Helen Eggersman is just one of the many people who helped make Qualicum Beach what it is today. of our past. In the coming months as stories of Qualicum Beach and Parksville unfold, we hope you find them interesting and give you a sense of where we came from and who came before us. Perhaps they will inspire you to share old photos and stories with relevant archives. Too often I hear people say they are throwing away old photos as they don’t see the value to their family history, they are pictures of places or they don’t know people’s names. Some photos of community can be very valuable. Don’t assume that any archive has lots of historical photos, it is worth offering to share. If you don’t want to donate photos, scanning is common now
and you can loan vintage photos so an archive can copy them. By sharing your images we continue to record and document and in turn will be a stronger resource for researchers. Let’s pay it forward. Have you ever wondered why we have a Town Crier, how he was picked, who The Hermit was, why realtors still say “this is a Don Beaton house”, how the civic centre got built, who championed The Old School House Art Gallery, who were “the rich and famous” who came to Qualicum Beach, what is the story behind “Judges Row”, who are “The Train Station Guys?” These are some of the questions I have and will research and share with you. Stay tuned .....
Be sure to mark August 23, 2014 on your calendar to come out and experience Qualicum Beach Train Station history at the public celebration of the 100th Anniversary of its opening.
People. Above All.
Glenn Karakochuk info@karakochuk.com
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“Oceanside: it’s not where you live, it’s how you live.”
Ian Whitelaw
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