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PURCHASING DOGS
Buyers beware Local man faces huge vet bill after a purchase AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Keith Price’s recent purchase from an Errington dog breeder left him with massive veterinary costs he wants others to avoid. “My dog is a Burnese mountain dog-St. Bernard cross,” Price said. “He just turned seven months old and the vet said he will need a new hip in a year to a year-and-a-half.” The operation is expected to cost $6,000 plus travel and at least one stay in Vancouver. “It’s not the money, it’s people like these breeders have to be held accountable for selling crippled dogs to people,” he said, adding that the breeders have an ad on Kijiji with another batch for sale and he said they look like they have the same hip problems, based on the way they’re sitting. When Price called the breeder about covering some of the medical costs or getting some of his $750 purchase price back, he said the breeder hung up on him. Price, who lives in Ladysmith, contacted the SPCA in Nanaimo who told him they would send someone to check on it, but couldn’t say when. Nanaimo SPCA manager Leon Davis said he wasn’t aware of the specific case, pointing out that they do check on breeders and complaints about animal welfare, but it’s done by a separate provincial branch. He said their first contact is usually just a check-up and they can provide information to breeders or pet owners and are there to help. Taking animals away is a last resort and he said they can often resolve situations before that. See SPCA SAYS ADOPT, page A6
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COOMBS FAIR: Sinead Strijack, a member of the local 4H Club, feeds her chicken a strawberry at the Coombs Fair on Saturday. For more photos from the event, see page A27 inside today’s edition and visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
MAN ATTACKED IN HIS QUALICUM BEACH HOME
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A Qualicum Beach resident says he was pepper-sprayed and physically assaulted when a masked man broke into his home early Sunday morning. Chris Rissanen, a 25-year-old who lives on 6th Avenue, is calling the incident a home invasion. Police say members of the public do not need to fear for their safety in relation to this event. “This was definitely not a random act of any nature,” said Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman. “We don’t feel there is any risk to the public. Rissanen told The NEWS he could not identify his attacker. He also said five police cars and an ambulance
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came to his home Sunday morning after the alleged attack at 1 a.m. Sunday. Despite the violent nature of the alleged attack, Rissanen also said he doesn’t believe Qualicum Beach residents should be fearful about a similar attack in their homes. “I definitely think it was targeted, for sure,” said Rissanen. “I don’t think the public should be concerned.” Rissanen contacted The NEWS on Monday morning to tell his story. He said he was contacting the media and using social media networks to try to get the alleged attacker identified. “The person was wearing all black, with a white mask,” he said. “When I got sprayed, I couldn’t seen anything
after that. My skin was literally on fire. The best way I can describe it is a sunburn only 10 times worse.” The NEWS asked Risannen why he believed he was targeted. The NEWS also asked Rissanen if he was involved in the drug trade. “I’m not exactly involved,” he said. “But I know people.” Rissanen said he had a “bad lifestyle” as a teen but “ever since I was 19 I’ve been on this positive path.” Police said they brought a canine unit from Courtenay to Qualicum Beach early Sunday morning in an unsuccessful attempt to locate the alleged attacker. Police say the investigation into the incident continues.
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A 64-year-old motorcyclist from Errington is in stable condition at a Victoria hospital after a dramatic crash near Nanoose Bay that closed the northbound lanes of the Island Highway for two hours on Friday afternoon. RCMP say the man had to be airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital with numerous injuries. “Our last update is he is going to recover, is out of the intensive care unit and in stable condition,” Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jeese Foreman said Monday morning. Police say the man lost control of his motorcycle in what’s known as the Nanoose Flats area and impacted the concrete barrier. Police say speed and/or alcohol are not considered factors in the crash. The wait for the helicopter, and the police investigation of the roadway, closed the highway for about two hours, affecting numerous events and delaying plans for many people heading to Parksville Qualicum Beach and points north. — NEWS Staff
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The Facts About Your Water Supply his article is part of our ongoing efforts to inform, update and engage the community about future plans for your community water system and to present the facts. Erroneous information related to the Englishman River Water Service (ERWS) project has unfortunately been circulated by groups and individuals not directly responsible for the project. Information other than the truth does a disservice to the community and can jeopardize the health and safety of existing and future water supply. The Englishman River Water Service is a joint venture between the City of Parksville and the Regional District of Nanaimo. As a public water purveyor, we have full and legal health responsibility for those receiving our water from source to tap. Operations, maintenance and capital plans are at full disclosure to the public and may be viewed at englishmanriverwaterservice.ca.
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he original water supply systems developed by each jurisdiction were springs and drilled wells and at the time were the most cost effective means to supply water. With continued increases in demand, changes in regulation, concerns with groundwater yield, declining aquifers and aesthetic water qualities such as taste and odour, the region looked at the ability to further augment groundwater supply with surface water available from local rivers and lakes. The Englishman River, Little Qualicum River, Bonell Creek and Cameron Lake were all identified as possible good candidates of surface water supply. Surface water extraction is regulated and licensed by the provincial government and through consultation, the region was directed to look to the Englishman River for additional water storage for the purpose of providing additional flow in the river for both fisheries benefits and potable water extraction. The river supports all species of salmon and trout and at the time was considered one of the most valuable but also most endangered rivers in the province. This “win – win” scenario secured a water licence extraction for the future and provided a substantial increase in salmon stock since the construction of the Arrowsmith Dam. Today we are fortunate to have two sources of water supply and are proud to be partners with the provincial and federal governments for fisheries enhancements. Clean, safe and reliable drinking water is essential to a healthy community and is our single most sustainable resource. The ERWS is a joint
venture between the City of Parksville and the RDN for a cooperative regional water supply system as both parties need additional intake capacity by 2016. Planning for a regional surface water supply goes back 20 years and originally envisioned a phased approach over 30 years to reduce the financial burden to residents, businesses and future development: Phase 1 – Water supply storage (Arrowsmith Lake reservoir, built 1999) Phase 2 – New water intake Phase 3 – Water filtration and treatment As part of the phased construction approach, an interim bulk water supply agreement between the City of Parksville and the RDN has been in place since 2001 to allow sharing of water between Parksville and the RDN. The Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service receives bulk water from the Englishman River during summer months. The purpose of the interim agreement is to bridge the gap until full infrastructure (new intake and water treatment) is constructed. In 2009, the new water regulatory treatment standard imposed by the Vancouver Island Health Authority (now Island Health) accelerated our plan and the new intake and water treatment will now be constructed at the same time. To comply with the water system operating permit changes, ERWS must provide full water treatment by December 2016. The ERWS currently supplies water to 18,000 individuals in Parksville and the Nanoose Bay Peninsula, as well as a seasonal influx of tourist population of 10,500.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
• Improved water quality will reduce the risk of surface water contamination and increase our ability to avoid boil water advisories and associated costs. • Increased water supply capacity means we will be able to meet future demands and provide redundancy.
• Reduced operating costs include improved pump efficiencies, new infrastructure versus existing deteriorating facilities, enhanced supervisory control and water quality. • Provide certainty with provision of water supply to meet demands and support economic tourism growth.
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Even if the ERWS could afford to purchase the entire Englishman River watershed, naturally occurring biological organisms are present (always will be) and pose a threat to our water supply. Regardless of watershed ownership, ERWS is mandated by the province to treat the surface water supply.
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Aquifer storage and recovery (ASR)
WHAT IS THE PLAN?
We have retained professional experts in water treatment, supply, distribution, geology, hydrogeology and environmental engineering to establish an efficient, reliable and cost-effective treatment and distribution system which will meet needs now and into the future. Project components include: • New river water supply intake to withdraw water from the Englishman River – carefully designed and located to consider the needs of river users and protect aquatic habitat. • New water treatment plant and distribution system to meet Island Health’s drinking water quality standards. • Aquifer storage and recovery system to balance seasonal water supply, demand and reduce river extraction. • Phased design and construction to meet community growth and ensure affordability.
New water intake and treatment The ERWS is planning for the next 50 years. The water supply strategy developed by our professional experts recommends we phase in components of water treatment which will balance our needs for water while considering capital and operational costs. The first phase of treatment will allow 24,000 cubic meters of water to be treated. When needed, the final phase will add an additional 24,000 cubic meters. For some of the components, including river intake and supply mains, it makes environmental and economic sense to build once for full capacity and in these cases we will do so. The region’s topography is relatively flat and the majority of the urban development is longitudinal along the foreshore and we do not have the luxury of vast amounts of potable surface water (lakes) and mountainous regions nearby for storage and supply of water by means of gravity. Also, the east coast of Vancouver Island receives the majority of precipitation in the winter when regional water demands are low. During the summer, water demands increase dramatically; our aquifer levels drop and the Englishman River flows diminish. This creates a challenge to harvest, treat and distribute potable water to the community. As a result, water supply for the community requires pumps to elevate it to storage reservoirs which are used for balancing water demands and fire suppression. Without mechanical pumps, we would not have water in this community. It is more cost effective and environmentally beneficial to use the Englishman River as a natural conduit to convey water from the Arrowsmith Lake reservoir to a downstream intake rather than constructing a watermain from the Arrowsmith reservoir to the community.
ASR is defined as the storage of water in a suitable aquifer through a well during times when water is available and the recovery of water from the same well during times when it is needed. ASR is a small component of the overall project and budget and it has the potential to become a significant water management strategy which will help mitigate the impact of climate change and ensure minimum fisheries flows are maintained in the Englishman River during critical summer water demands when the flows are low. Other benefits include: • Alternative water supply source or “third water supply”. • More cost effective than conventional above ground water storage. • Reduce pressure on the treatment plant during peak demand and help defer second phase of the treatment facility. We are currently evaluating the feasibility of using ASR to reduce overall project costs and improve reliability. As a popular tourist destination, our demand increases significantly over the summer and becomes very challenging for the water system to react. ASR will help these seasonal water supply/demand peaks to be balanced while reducing the water extraction from the Englishman River.
WHAT ARE THE COSTS?
Water intake, pump station and raw water main . . . . . . . $ 4.2 million Water treatment and site servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.8 million Aquifer storage and recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 million Region joint transmission main upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 million City of Parksville supply system upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 million RDN – Nanoose supply system upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 million Design, tendering, construction administration . . . . . . . . . 3.2 million Total: $ 36.9 million The costs of the intake, joint distribution and treatment plant will be shared between the City (74%) and RDN (26%) according to the ERWS joint venture partnership. Each partner is entitled to their allotted proportion of water – no more, no less. Costs associated with distribution systems benefiting one partner will be borne solely by the benefiting partner. Should ASR prove economically beneficial, those benefits will flow to both partners and the costs will be shared.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ERWS provides the facts and engages the public in many ways: • Website is a resource for detailed background, reports, operating structure, future plans, minutes and updates. • PlaceSpeak as a location-based online platform provides an opportunity to learn about the project and contribute opinions. • A working group, representative of the community, worked directly with the project team providing input and advice during the design process. • Info sessions, open houses and presentations to community and stakeholder groups and mailings to residents are ongoing. • Consultation with various provincial ministries, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Island Health, the Nanoose First Nations and Members of the Legislature and Members of Parliament.
HOW CAN WE FUND THIS PROJECT?
Given the accelerated schedule, it is clear the financial requirements of the project are beyond the City’s capacity and it would not be fiscally responsible to proceed at this time without significant senior government support. At the July 7 City Council meeting, several funding scenarios were presented for consideration. Council recognized potential hardships to residents and recommended a delay in borrowing until government funding is secured. We have met with local provincial and federal staff and elected officials on several occasions to make them aware of our project and to seek grant funding. We have been successful in obtaining two grants; $1.33 million for ASR investigation and $400,000 for engineering services. No significant government funding has yet been made available for the infrastructure components. In order to qualify for certain grants, the project needs to be sufficiently progressed to the state of being “shovel ready” for construction. Our project is now at the stage where we can confidently submit and be eligible for a grant. The federal government has announced the New Building Canada Fund and applications will be accepted through an agreement with the province yet to be finalized. In anticipation, a business case proposal for our project was sent to federal and provincial agencies and the federal and provincial governments are aware of our need for shared funding.
GOING FORWARD • The deadline has passed to include a borrowing referendum as part of municipal elections and although residents will not be asked to approve borrowing for the project in November, the City and RDN will continue to seek funding for this project. • We submitted a detailed business case proposal to provincial and federal officials responsible for grant applications. • ERWS has notified Island Health that without significant senior government financial support, we are not in a financial position to meet the required deadline of December 2016 for enhanced water treatment – their formal reply is pending. • ERWS is proceeding based on the original phased approach of constructing the new intake in 2016 and phasing in the water treatment filtration when funding assistance becomes available. • Project design engineering is well-advanced and includes a value engineering process. • We will continue our ongoing efforts to engage the community.
We welcome questions and comments. Residents wishing more information should contact:
Mike Squire, ERWS Program Manager 250 248-5412 msquire@parksville.ca
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This youngster really enjoyed the dress-up-and-dance booth at Kidfest.
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Qualicum has a new chief AUREN RUVINSKY
After a very low key election, that may have included no actual campaigning, the Qualicum First Nation has a new chief in former councillor Michael Recalma. “I personally never campaigned and I didn’t hear about anyone else doing it,” Recalma said Friday of Wednesday’s vote, which was run by a federal electoral officer. While specific numbers were not available, Recalma said that it is a small enough group that people just know the candidates personally and vote based on that.
According to Aboriginal Affairs, the Qualicum First Nation has 106 members, of which 55 live on reserve. Recalma beat previous chief Patricia Cassidy. Sarah Swanson and Arnold Recalma won the two council positions from a field of seven candidates including sitting Coun. Donna Kennedy, along with Tanna Wier, Marorie Orrick, Sandra Demerse and Darlene Wells. “I’m just one of three, I’m not a majority of council,” Michael Recalma said of any priorities he’d have as chief. “I’ll wait and see where we’re going first, once I meet with council.” Recalma said he will take a leave from his fisheries work with the federal government for his two-year term as chief.
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While there are groups like the Canadian Kennel Club, which can recommend breeders, Davis said they are not fool-proof and he suggests it’s really up to the individual to investigate where the animal is coming from. “If you do buy from a breeder, make sure you meet the dog’s parents and really check where those puppies are coming from,” he said. “Of course the only way to really be sure is to adopt, rather than buy,” he said touting the non-profit work of the SPCA which provides as much medical history as they can and is not looking to make a profit, “in fact we lose money
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on most adoptions,” he said. He said that so called “pure breed” dogs are actually like “Frankenstein breeds created by humans,” and they frequently have health issues, pointing to a recent case in Victoria in which an overwhelmed breeder turned over 30 bull dogs and pugs requiring tens of thousands of dollars in medical attention. Price said he feels like he was taken by a con and is worried other dog lovers will have a similar experience if they are not cautious. People with concerns about animal welfare should call the SPCA tip line at 1-855-6227722.
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Crime mostly down in PV
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Aggressive panhandlers, a gang of thieves from Nanaimo, a wanted man still on the loose. While it sounds dramatic for a small city like Parksville, the region’s top cop assured city council last week all is well. Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Hunter said he takes a walk in civilian clothes many nights along the boardwalk. He also took in Canada Day festivities, with thousands of people in Community Park until the late hours of the night. He said that busy event generated zero calls for service from the public to the RCMP. “It was a fantastic turnout and very well organized,” Hunter told council
as he delivered his semi-annual report on crime statistics. “What a vibrant community we have.” Hunter went through statistics that showed most incidents of crime are down this year compared to the first six months of 2013. One notable increase was break and enter to residences (17 this year, eight last year). Hunter said he attributes most of that increase to a group of eight people from Nanaimo who came to the Parksville Qualicum Beach area on June 3. “They went on a crime spree,” said Hunter. The staff sergeant also spoke about a man police are still looking for (as of Aug. 7) in connection to outstanding arrest warrants for break and entry,
28-year-old Matthew Ostrander. “We believe he is still in the community,” said Hunter. “He is quite an elusive character.” Council was able to ask Hunter some questions after the report, and they centred around driving infractions, dogs in hot cars and aggressive panhandling. Hunter said police arrested one man recently who was sticking his head into vehicles, aggressively asking for money. Coun. Carrie Powell-Davidson asked what the public should do, including smashing windows, when an overheating dog is noticed inside a locked vehicle. “I would leave the window smashing to us,” said Hunter. “I’d prefer you call the detachment.”
High water bills and car chargers JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
The City of Parksville has a new policy when it comes to residents and businesses asking for a break on a wildly inflated water bill caused by a leak. Rascal Trucking asked council for relief after receiving a water bill of more than $3,600 in October of last year. The company, which has 19 tenants on seven acres on Industrial Way, immediately checked its system after receiving the bill and located an underground leak. The company paid about $1,250 of the bill (same amount it paid the previous year) and was asking council for a break on the rest of the bill. All of this happened just prior to a new policy which empowers staff to deal with these matters instead of dragging them before coun-
cil, which forced the issue to tion in front of council last the agenda last week. Wednesday suggested treatRascal paid property tax- ing this Rascal situation unes to the city of more than der the new policy. That mo$14,400 in 2013 and were tion passed, but not without asking for relief for a second some comments. time in the past five years “Why should we be bearon a huge water bill due to ing the cost of it when it’s a leak. the plaintiff’s responsibility The city’s to look after old policy his own waI would caution council allowed for ter useage,” not to make a mountain relief for s a i d out of a molehill one leak Coun. Bill during a Neufeld. MAYOR CHRIS BURGER five-year “I would period. caution The new policy does the council not to make a mounsame, but also allows for tain out of a molehill,” said partial relief on a second Mayor Chris Burger. “We leak in the same five-year have already fixed this probperiod. lem (with the new policy).” It also allows staff to folIn other city council news low the policy without hav- from Wednesday’s meeting: ing to put these issues on • Council received a recouncil meeting agenda. port on the use of the city’s While there was much three electric car chargers, discussion about possibly which are currently offered checking water meters on a free of charge for residents more frequent basis, a mo- and tourists alike.
In the 13 months they were available from March 2013-March 2014, the two charging stations at the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre have experienced 336 sessions with a total connection time of 1,031 hours, using a total of 2,809 kilowatt/hours of power. The charging station at Community Park only experienced 36 session totalling 62 hours in the same period. Energy costs for the city to provide this service total about $350/year currently. However, in 2018, the company that supplied the hardware and administers the useage will begin charging for this service, raising the total costs of the service to about $1,600/year. Council simply received the report for information and some around the table suggested a future council will have to make a decision on the future of the service.
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Busier Than Usual Summer
Water Conservation Level 3
Summers are busy in Parksville and this year is no exception. It’s great to welcome tourists who come to experience our natural environment, shopping, restaurants and special events. 2014 event bookings have surpassed 2013 and along with our many annual signature events, requests continue for weddings, family reunions and corporate picnics. Fall bookings continue and 2014 will be the busiest year on record for Foster Park. As well, the refurbished Nicholls Park is also attracting bookings. Events keep our crews (and students) busy preparing and maintaining the parks, distributing barricades, signs and addressing specific requirements. Parksville is a great place, especially in the summer and we hope you get the chance to experience some of our many fabulous events and festivals, all listed at visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com.
In late July, the City implemented Level 3 water conservation which allows a total of two hours watering per watering day. Odd numbered addresses may water on odd numbered days and even numbered on even numbered days. Watering times are 6 am to 10 am and 6 pm to 10 pm and for no more than one hour per period. The City will monitor water supply and advise residents should additional restrictions become necessary.
RFP for Real Estate Services The City is requesting proposals for real estate services to successfully obtain an appropriate lessee for vacant office and meeting space in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre. Instructions to proposers and terms of reference are provided on the City’s website.
Facts About Your Water Supply Please see the feature in today’s paper which outlines the history and background, project costs, community benefits and future plans for the Englishman River Water Service project, a joint venture between the City and the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Vacancies on Board of Variance The City is seeking applications to fill two vacancies. The board hears land issue appeals based on the demonstration of “undue hardship” and is not an appeal board for local government policy or decisions of elected officials. Deadline is August 15 and information is on the website.
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Campfire Ban Reminder With the hot, dry weather expected to continue, the Coastal Fire Centre and the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department reinstated the open fire ban which applies to open fires of any size, campfires, fireworks, tiki torches and burning barrels. The ban does not apply to cooking stoves using gas, propane or briquettes or to portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating using briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel not capable of producing a flame longer than 15 centimeters. To report an open fire call 250 248-3242. To report a fire emergency call 911.
Fall Grant-in-Aid Applications Subject to the provisions of the grant-in-aid policy, the City may provide financial assistance to community groups and organizations for events benefiting our citizens and visitors. Non-profit organizations in the arts, cultural, recreational or social services fields are eligible to apply by 4 pm, August 29. Information may be obtained at City Hall or from the website.
Parksville Votes 2014
How residents vote in the November civic election is changing. The City will use “Voting Day Only Registration” and will no longer use a voters’ list. All voters will register on the day of voting, at either advance voting or on general voting day. When arriving to vote, you will be required to provide two pieces of identification with your name and address [at least one with a signature]. If you do not have documentation showing residency, then two pieces of identification [at least one with a signature] are still required and you must then make a solemn declaration as to your residency. Nomination packages will be available from the City’s administration offices during regular office hours (8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays) from August 22 to October 10. Candidate information session will be held on September 12 from 10:30 am to noon in the Forum, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre. Although geared to potential candidates and campaign workers, anyone interested is welcome.
August 12, 2014
Watering of vegetable gardens, trees and flowers is restricted to a hand-held container or a hose equipped with a shutoff nozzle if watered outside of permitted times. Level 3 restrictions include no washing of driveways or sidewalks, a hose equipped with a shutoff device must be used for vehicle and boat washing and filling of residential swimming pools is not allowed. [Quicklinks/Water Conservation]
Non-resident property owner information
Property must be in the name(s) of individuals and not in the name of a company. If you own property in the City, but live somewhere else in BC, you may be eligible to vote if you: • Are a Canadian citizen; AND • Are, or will be, 18 years of age or more on general voting day (November 15); AND • Have lived in BC for at least 6 months (since May 13) prior to registration; AND • You must not be eligible to register as a resident elector in the City of Parksville; AND • Are not disqualified from voting by the Local Government Act or any other act. Non-resident property electors must bring to the voting place, in addition to two pieces of acceptable identification, proof of ownership in the form of a tax notice, assessment notice or other legal documentation proving property ownership, such as a bill of sale issued prior to October 15. Non-resident property electors can only vote once, regardless of the number of properties they own in Parksville.
City of Parksville News and Views
Parksville Museum Farmers Market Friday evenings until September 26 Things To Know • Coffee with Council starts up again on Thursday, September 4. Drop in 2-4 pm for a chat. • Check out the Parksville Downtown Business Association’s new Discover Us Map; a walking map of Parksville Downtown. Available at parksvilledowntown. ca and at locations around the City. • The RDN is offering rainwater harvesting incentives. Info at rdn.bc.ca.
City Dates August 18 August 19 August 21 September 1 September 3 September 4 September 11 September 11 September 12 September 15 September 16
Council Meeting Council Advisory Committee Advisory Planning Commission Labour Day – City offices closed Council Meeting Coffee with Council Advisory Design Panel Coffee with Council Candidate Info Session Council Meeting Council Advisory Committee
The public is encouraged to attend Council meetings held on the first and third Mondays of the month and is welcome to observe advisory committee meetings. Please refer to the City’s website for agendas, dates and times as well as Council meeting highlights and minutes.
How to Reach Council MAYOR Chris Burger .......................................................... 250 954-4661 COUNCILLORS Al Greir.............................................................250 248-1285 Marc Lefebvre .................................................250 248-2292 Peter Morrison .................................................250 240-4050 Bill Neufeld ......................................................250 954-2063 Sue Powell.......................................................250 951-1082 Carrie Powell-Davidson ...................................250 954-3758 citycouncil@parksville.ca City Hall, 100 Jensen Avenue East P O Box 1390, Parksville V9P 2H3 Facebook: facebook.com/cityparksville Twitter: twitter.com/city_parksville Pinterest: pinterest.com/cityparksville It’s Your City is published in the PQB News on the second Tuesday of the month with a copy on the City’s website. We are committed to improving communications with our residents and you can help by providing your comments and suggestions to 250 954-3073 or communications@parksville.ca.
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THIS WEEKEND IN NANOOSE BAY
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A major new car show is gearing up for this weekend in Nanoose Bay complete with food, a kid zone, market and beer garden, all for a good cause. The first of what the Mid Island Hot Rod Association (MIHRA) intends as the annual Nanoose Show and Shine and Family Day will be held at Arbutus Meadows Sunday, August 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted in and around the 60,000 sq.ft. horse riding and soccer arena, the day is meant as fun for the whole family and fundraiser for the Nanoose Community Services and Food Bank (NCS). “Rising food prices present real challenges for our clients, and food bank donations drop off markedly in the summer,” said food bank manager Charlie Brucker in a news release. “We’re thrilled MIHRA has chosen our food bank to benefit from the event.” “Besides gorgeous vintage cars and big rigs, there will be an indoor swap meet and car corral for car enthusiasts,” said Bill Lineham, one of the organizers, who also touted the spectacular location, including building and acres of grassy fields. Things start with a Shriners pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. and continue
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with pony rides, a Mount Arrowsmith Vaulters demonstration, inflatable kids attractions, face painting, a wide assortment of food trucks and vendors, an artisan market, swap meet and Parksville Lions’ beer garden. Music will include Time Machine, with hits from the 1950s and ‘60s, the Arrowsmith Pipe Band, Marimba Boogie Band and buskers scattered around the property. And of course there will be hundreds of collector vehicles, mostly pre-1988 classics, with some big rigs and others competing for prizes in 20 categories.
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At $15 for car entries, organizers said it is one of the less expensive shows around and spectator admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to help local people in need. The NEWS is the media sponsor of the event. For more check www.mihra.ca, e-mail mihra@shaw.ca or call 250-248-7384 or for Family Day 250-468-1925. • In other car show news, don’t miss the Ocean Idlers’ annual Cops for Cancer fundraiser and car show starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, August 30 at Thalassa Restaurant at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course.
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Oceanside After-hours Clinics (August 2014) Days
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August 11th, 18th, 25th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Qualicum Medical Centre, 173 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach
Tuesdays
August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Qualicum Medical Centre, 173 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach
Wednesdays
August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
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Beach Medical, 703 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach
Thursdays
August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
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Primrose Medical Clinic, #2 - 152 W Second Avenue, Qualicum Beach
Fridays
August 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Residents and visitors are invited to visit the after-hours access clinics in August for their non-urgent medical needs. For urgent medical needs, please visit Urgent Care at the Oceanside Health Centre. For emergency and life-threatening medical issues, call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, West Coast General Hospital (Port Alberni) or St. Joseph’s General Hospital (Comox). If individuals are unsure about what services they require, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, which provides toll-free line provides 24-hour, confidential health information and advice from a registered nurse. The clinics are being trialed as a pilot project of the Oceanside Division of Family Practice as part of its participation in the province-wide A GP for Me initiative. Funded by the Government of BC and Doctors of BC, A GP for Me aims to improve capacity in the primary care system and help British Columbians who want a family doctor to find one. Visit www.agpforme.ca for information.
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hat Coun. Bill Neufeld did Wednesday night certainly wasn’t illegal. Was it irresponsible? You be the judge. The new business portion of a city council meeting is a time for elected officials to talk about the meetings and events they have attended since the last meeting and a time to bring issues to the floor to give their colleagues a heads up on motions that may be introduced in the future. When an election is looming, the new business portion of the meeting can get a little goofy and grandstanding becomes more prevalent. On Wednesday, Neufeld — a first-term councillor who announced he was going to take a run at the mayor’s job only months after his first council meeting — gave his colleagues a heads up about some kind of motion he intends to bring forward in the future. He spoke about the Surfside RV Resort and how it was for sale for $7.5 million and how it would be a great acquisition for the city, an extension of Parksville Community Park. There’s no way to tell at this point whether Neufeld’s speech in an open meeting will have any effect on any sale of the resort, its price or the ability of the city to negotiate same if it does entertain such a purchase. While we loathe the amount of time councils around here spend behind closed doors, it’s difficult to argue against the guideline that personnel and land acquisition discussions should be held in camera. In setting out what matters can be discussed in camera, the Community Charter of B.C. (Section 90, 1. e) says “the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality.” Was Neufeld acting irresponsibly by raising the possibility of the city buying this land in an open meeting? Is this the kind of action we could expect from Neufeld if he ever became the city’s top elected official, the person who signs the cheques? Colour us concerned. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters TANKER DEPENDENCE Page A9 of The NEWS, July 24 had a headline ‘Tanker on the beach’. I wondered if an oil tanker had dramatically run aground, but it turned out to be another submitted article from Communities to Protect Our Coast (CPOC). Sherri Plummer reported that on July 1 their members decided to hold up a piece of rope depicting the length and beam of a supertanker, a protest against such vessels loading in B.C. waters. Everyone has a right to celebrate Canada Day how they see fit; hopefully, these Anti-Tankerista-Brigadeers (ATBs) didn’t spoil the enjoyment of others on Parksville Beach marking our country’s 147th birthday. I’m sure that Plummer’s group, along with other ATBs, are well-meaning folks; though many blindly follow those politicians and activists who spread around exaggerated words of panic, doom and gloom whenever tanker safety is mentioned. The world’s economies revolve around the use of oil as a major source of energy, and while there have been slow but sure advances to find alternative power sources, we are still many decades away from having oil replaced. Let’s reflect the huge part oil played in this year’s Canada Day celebrations; chances are, most folks made their way to Parksville beach in gasoline-powered vehicles, the interiors of which contained many plastic parts derived from oil. Those who came by bicycle had many plastic parts on their bikes, and tires of all vehicles contain derivatives of oil. The plastic in shoes they wore, bags they carried, their polyester or nylon clothes and swimsuits, plastic lunch boxes, plastic spoons and forks, plastic soft drink bottles, plastic cups they drank from, even the plastic bags sandwiches were wrapped in, all started life as a form of oil; as did some of the hand and body lotions used on the beach. Simply put, we are so dependent on oil to engage in this foolhardy game of shunning the vessels that
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play such an important part in our everyday existence, and will do for many years to come. Ironically, the rope that was held aloft depicting the tanker was probably made of polypropylene, a derivative of oil. I certainly will never see alternative energy overtake oil in my lifetime, although some of the very young children in the protest may witness that in their very senior years. I’m pretty sure Plummer will not outlive dependence on oil, being carried safely around the world by the tankers she chooses to defame. BERNIE SMITH Parksville
OIL QUESTIONS Rails or pipelines both lead to tankers. So, editor John Harding was not asking the right question in his recent editorial about the subject, not in the Question of the Week online and on the editorial page of The NEWS. The more correct question is: “How do we feel about the exponential increase in tanker traffic?” Another more correct question would be: “How do we feel about the exponential increase in the chances of a bitumen spill on our coast?” Another couple of questions he could ask are: “How do we feel about exporting our natural resources (bitumen) for someone else to process?” or “Why can’t Canadians gain some benefit from our natural resources?” ED WILSON Parksville
PRO CHOICE IS NOT PRO ABORTION
I am writing re: the letter ‘Lost on Trudeau’ by John Chambers (The NEWS, July 29). There has been a lot of controversy stirred up by Justin Trudeau’s requirement that all Liberal MPs be pro choice. That is to say that all liberal MPs are to take the position that abortion is too complex an issue to be de-
cided by anyone other than the woman concerned, in accordance with her beliefs and conscience, and medical requirements as advised by her doctor. Pro choice is not pro abortion. The way the issue is reported, it sometimes seems like I am the only one that is not missing this point. Pro choice allows those who are against having an abortion to choose not to have one. The point is that one is allowed to choose, and no one is allowed to impose their own idea of morality on anyone else. It is a dangerous and slippery slope to do so. The pro life lobby really is against abortion. Anti-abortion means no choice. In such a complex moral and psychological dilemma there are many gray areas, where absolutes and extremism just don’t have the righteous outcome that the anti-abortionists would have us all believe. If absolutes apply, then a woman should be charged with involuntary manslaughter if she experiences a spontaneous abortion. Oh, but wait, a significant number of women do experience a spontaneous abortion in the first few months of their first pregnancy, so how is this to be rationalized in the name of religious values? How can anyone say it is a moral act to force a woman to carry an unwanted pregnancy for nine months? As a woman I can say I am glad I was never in the position to have to make the choice, but I can say that I sure would not want someone making the decision for me. To paraphrase the justification for free speech — I may not agree with a woman’s choice, but I will defend to the death her right to make it. I think it very wise of Trudeau to insist that none of the Liberal MPs, nor the Liberal Party, get ensnared in this debate. The only way to achieve this is to allow a choice. We will all have a vote next year. Will you vote pro choice, or would you prefer no choice? ROSEMARY HOLLAND DRUMMOND Qualicum Beach See MORE LETTERS, page A13
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PARKSVILLE: RDN:
CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville City Hall office: 250-954-4661 e-mail: chrisburger@ parksville.ca
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I would consider it, we have in the past. THELMA HASPER Parksville
Only if I was looking Yeah, I have. We got Yeah, we did. We did for a specific type of a long hair dachshund a lot of research and breed. a lot of calls back and from the U.S. forth. JIM BARR LOIS SHORTT Parksville Parksville JAN MARCHUK
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RAIL A WASTE Re: Rail money. I am just wondering if there are not enough people on Vancouver Island who feel the same way I do about the rail line being brought back. In my opinion, there is no way that $20 million is justified to get this going. There will not be enough ridership to make this a financial responsible venture on taxpayers behalf. Are people living in the RDN really willing to fork over $945,000? Not according to what I hear on the street. The better solution will be to turn this track into a multi-purpose trail that every one can enjoy. Maybe if more of us spoke up? ROELOF ELZINGA Qualicum Beach
GOD AND THE CHARTER On reading John Chambers’ recent letter to the editor (‘Lost on Trudeau’, The NEWS, July 29), one could get the impression that the God clause in the preamble to our Charter of Rights was presented to our founding fathers on stone tablets delivered by a bearded prophet sent from on high. The truth is that this nod to the Judeo-Christian religion in our Constitution was the result of some stealthy, back-room horse trading between Jake Epp, a Conservative evangelical MP, and Trudeau, the elder. The latter was initially cool to the suggestion as he did not believe there was any place for a deity’s name in a secular government document that ostensibly had equality as its cornerstone. It would also contradict Section 2 of the Charter itself promising freedom of religion. However, when party minions warned him that his “God objection” would be a vote loser, his political instinct took over and he caved. Besides, he figured nobody would notice. And Pierre Trudeau was right. Hardly anyone did notice, except for the religious zealots who would swing this constitutionally-endorsed God reference like a billy club at anyone who dared to remonstrate that Canada is a secular nation. Therefore, in 1997, we and some like-minded friends, initiated a petition to remove this religiously-biased and contradictory clause from the preamble to the Charter of Rights, and it was presented to the House of Commons in 1999 by NDP MP Svend Robinson. This resulted in a nation-wide controversy that went as viral as you could get in those days and Robinson was severely reprimanded and sent to the back bench-
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es in public disgrace by his NDP leader, Alexa McDonough. He had committed the unthinkable — he had associated himself with a vote loser. We never expected our petition to be passed, but we were successful in bringing an awareness of this Constitutional bias to thousands of Canadians, many of whom were religious themselves and were in agreement that no true democracy should legislate any god or gods into its supreme law. A trivial matter, some might say. Maybe not, as more and more courts today are turning to the Constitution for guidance when being called upon to make morality-based judgments. Can we be guaranteed these judgments won’t be based on Biblical morality? Now, there’s a chilling thought. FERN AND LAURENCE WAYMAN Qualicum Beach
CHURCH IS COMMUNITY Contrary to the common belief that churches are losing their relevance in the community, a recent Canadian survey by Jane Armstrong finds there is a connection between personal spiritual needs and community needs. The top three ‘significant reasons’ Canadians think people get involved in a church congregation are: to be in touch with God, knowing Jesus and personal comfort. Whereas, in response to the question on what do Canadians think churches should do, we have the three main reasons as: addressing the broader community needs (ie. social justice and poverty), helping participants on their spiritual journey and helping participants in personal spiritual development. These findings are further reinforced by sociologist Reginald Bibby who in his book, A New Day, states that “although individuals come to church for personal interest and needs, these portals of entry provide the church the opportunity to lead participants to the fullness of faith and consequently ministry to others.” Bibby goes on to explain that first participants have to find that faith and involvement help to elevate and complete life — and as such is worthwhile.” At St. Stephen’s United Church and many other community Christian churches, we see such spiritual growth and community involvement as part of our mission of following Jesus Christ. CHRIS LEMPHERS Qualicum Beach
PUBLIC NOTICE The Council of the City of Parksville hereby gives notice, in accordance with Section 59 of the Community Charter Act of BC, of an opportunity for citizens and businesses to make representation to Council with respect to the proposed “Business Licence Amendment Bylaw, 2014, No. 1483.1”. Representations may be in writing, via email or as a delegation before Council at the Open Council meeting to be held on Monday, August 18, 2014, at 6 pm in the Forum at Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC. Persons wishing to make representation in writing must have their submission received at the City of Parksville’s Planning Department, 100 Jensen Avenue East by 4 pm on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Persons wishing to appear as a delegation before Council must submit their application by 12 noon on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be viewed on the City’s website [Quicklinks - Communications/ Public Notices] or in person at the City of Parksville’s Planning Department, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. For further information please contact the Planning Department at 250 954-4673. BLAINE RUSSELL Director of Community Planning
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Arthur Black reminisces about train trips, good, bad and cramped My heart is warm with the friends I make, And better friends I’ll not be knowing, Yet there isn’t a train I wouldn’t take, No matter where it’s going.” — Edna St. Vincent Millay
Rail personnel, from the dining car staff to the cabin stewards to the conductor, are saints. They still offer fast, courteous and endearingly friendly attention just like the Good Old Days, but you get the impression they’re embarrassed by the threadbare trappings they’ve been reduced to. My heart is with Ms. Millay, but my head knows better. I What happened? Money. The boardroom boys realized have taken a train from Toronto to Halifax in the year 2014 they could make a lot more dough hauling freight than movand I’m here to report that the experience sucked. ing humans. It pains me to write that because I love pasYears ago, when CN and CP were hived off, senger trains, but then I remember the gloVia Rail was created to handle human cargo. ry days, when men wore fedoras and women But it was a joke. Freight rules. On Canadian sported perms and nobody would dream of tracks, freight trains always, always, have prioriswearing in public and trains offered an alto- By Arthur Black ty while passenger trains get shunted to sidings. gether cheap and delightful way to be transPassengers get to look out the windows and ported from hither to yon. It was ‘transport’ in watch as the freight trains, which get longer and the magical sense. Trains offered hedonistic longer every year, go rolling by. comfort along with delicious meals in dining Two years ago I took the train from Vancoucars with linen tablecloths and silverware that ver to Toronto. Now THAT is a trip worth taking. was actually silver. The food was prepared aboard, served with flair That was then. In my Toronto-to-Halifax and unfailingly delicious, the scenery was spec2014 trip, the meals we ate had been pre-cooked tacular, the service was extraordinary. in anonymous industrial kitchens, delivered But gawd the ride was slow. Three, four — to the train in Styrofoam containers with tinfoil tops, then sometimes a half dozen times a day you would feel the train heated and served on board. They tasted exactly like that. lurch, decelerate and slouch into a siding where we would The sleeping compartments? Clark Kent would be okay. sit and stew as yet another freight rocketed by. We got to ToHe can change out of a business suit into his Superman cos- ronto a full twelve hours late. tume in a phone booth — an asset for an overnight passenMind you, the food and the service and the sights were ger train experience in 2014. Or you could be a dwarf. That so splendid it was worth it — but still. It used to be so much would work too. If you are an average-sized human being better. you won’t believe what a passenger train offers for overnight Those train whistles sound mournful for a reason. accommodation. It makes a doll house look spacious and an Perhaps it’s just as well we seldom hear them anymore. airplane seat feel like a Barcalounger. — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring Island. There is one bright light in the passenger train experiHis column appears every Tuesday in The NEWS. ence, circa 2014: the treatment you get from the staff. Via E-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca.
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Campers at Rathtrevor Provincial Park have been flocking to the amphitheatre Wednesday nights for a free raptor presentation. Once a week volunteers from the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (NIWRC) bring one of their feathered residents to the park. Over the summer dozens of campers have enjoyed getting up close with the resident owls, falcons and eagles, and learning about the raptors and the work done at NIWRC. Three more presentations are scheduled and will take place on August 13, 20 and 27. Everyone is welcome to attend from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oceanside RCMP Tour de Rock riders Jordan Reid and George Minshull have been busy training and raising funds before they ride across Vancouver Island Sept. 20. On July 31 the Cops for Cancer led a big bike procession in the first ever Tour de Rath Bike Parade in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Campers were asked to ride as far as the Tour de Rock team will ride (more than 1,000 km) and raise at least $1 for each of those km ($1,000). Alli Roberts who works for RCL Park Services came up with the idea to have their campers support the fundraising efforts of Tour de Rock. Campers donated $1600 this year and RCL matched the donation. Tour de Rock supports pediatric cancer research and Camp Goodtimes for children with a history of cancer. 11 year old Jack Westhaver of Victoria has been to the camp three times. His mom Mena said the whole family had an amazing experience at the camp and she appreciates how the people of Vancouver Island are leading the fight against childhood cancer. Jack was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and Mena said in July 2017 they hope to hear the words “cancer free”. The Oceanside RCMP riders will be at another fundraiser Sept. 25 at the Quality Inn Bayside. Tickets for the beer and burger night are $20 and can be purchased at the Bayside or Parksville Chrysler. The Fairwinds golf course is considered top notch but you don’t have to be an expert to play a round at the Nanoose Bay course. There are some great introduction to golf events at Fairwinds such as the Ladies 9 & Wine. Once a month they host a fun evening for the ladies that includes a relaxed introduction to the sport. The evening includes tips from a golf pro, a fun 9-hole scramble (best ball), tapas, wine, and prizes. They also invite special vendors and on August 8 some aestheticians from Stonewater Spa at The Beach Club in Parksville were on hand offering manicures and chair massages. The next ladies 9 & Wine is scheduled for September 10. Members of the Oceanside Pickleball Club appreciate the work the parks department has done to improve the lacrosse box where they play but ideally they would like a proper facility. The asphalt they play on is hard and crowned and some senior members are experiencing aches and pains. The club is hoping in the future they will have a plexi-paved surface to accommodate their growing membership.
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre volunteer Rosemarie Davenport brought Oliver to the Rathtrevor Provincial Park Amphitheatre July 30 for a live raptor presentation. More than 100 campers enjoyed learning about the owl and the other raptors who reside at the centre in Errington. The free educational talks have been ongoing each Wednesday night at the provincial park and will continue until August 27.
Oceanside RCMP Tour de Rock riders (right) Jordan Reid and George Minshull (left) did a few laps at the Tour de Rathtrevor on July 31 with several kids including 11 year old Jack Westhaver and his eight year old brother Jake. Jack has put on the Cops for Cancer jersey more than a few times as a junior rider and in 2012 graduated from his cancer treatments. The childhood cancer fundraiser at the campsite generated more than $3000.
Ted Dash of Parksville brought his 56 Chevy Bel-Air vintage convertible to the Blast from the Past Show and Shine held August 2 at the Coombs Fair Grounds. His candy apple red and white hot rod was polished to perfection and won a trophy for the best 50’s stock car. The Ocean Idlers Car Club handed out 27 trophies at the event including first place to Grai Beal of Qualicum Beach for his 1966 Pontiac GTO.
It was hot outside but there was some cool jazz at The Old School House in Qualicum Beach August 5. Performers (left to right) Jim Kilburn on guitar, Rick Kilburn on bass, Liam Hockley on clarinet and Ron Hadley on piano played some standards for an appreciative audience. The fundraiser for Patrick Nicholson, a morning radio host at The Lounge in Parksville who is under going cancer treatment generated $500.
Karen Knorr got some golfing tips from Ryner Wilson, the head pro at Fairwinds Golf Club August 6. 19 golfers enjoyed the ladies 9 & Wine night which included some pointers from Ryner before the gals hit the links for a fun round of golf. Afterwards, the group enjoyed delicious tapas and drinks at the restaurant. Participants were also treated to manicures and chair massages from Stonewater Spa staff and won some door prizes.
Annie Howarth (left) and Fran Beatty (right) were having a blast playing pickleball August 8 at the lacrosse box at Parksville Community park. The ladies belong to the Oceanside Pickleball Club which has 126 members who play from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday. Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton court with the net lowered and is one of the fastest growing sports in North America.
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Okanagan “Large” 3.28 per kg
when you redeem
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per lb The Sesatsof
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Eye of Round Marinating Steak
4
Canadian AA
Sunrise Farms
Inside Round Oven Roast
Chicken Drumettes
11.00 per kg
Locally Raised BC Poultry
11.00 per kg
Fres
lb
AA GRADE
Whole Pork Tenderloin 11.00 per kg
• Free Run • Grain Fed
99
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11.00 per kg
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99
Canadian AA
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99
Canadian AA
FAMILY PACK
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4
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4
99
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Schneiders
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10 , 000
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Que Pasa Organic Tortilla Chips - 425gr
750gr
per lb
99
or Salsa - 420ml
Works out to $2.50 Each
Bernardin
Pectin or 1 Piece Standard Mason Lids Selected, Assorted Sizes
3$ for
Bernardin
5
Bertolli
Bertolli
1lt
250ml
Bernardin
2 Piece Wide Mouth Snap Lids 12’s
Windsor
Coarse Salt
5
499
2kg
2
99
1.89lt
2
6
99
99
Selected, Assorted sizes
for
Iced Coffee Beverage
Balsamic Vinegar
Olive Oil
Liquid Pectin or Wide Mouth Mason Snap or Gem Lids
2$
International Delight
Discove er a Wo orld of Flavour
Bertolli
Wine Vinegar 500ml
Paradise Island
International Delight
Coffee Whitener
Artichoke Hearts 5-8 Count
200gr
398ml
2$ for
4 2
99 2 $ for
4
3
99
946ml
Tosca
Feta Cheese
3
99
Danone
Creamy or Silhouette Yogurt 650-750gr
2$ for
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Previously Frozen
St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs
Sunrise Farms
Bone In Chicken Breast 8.80 8. 8.8 0 per kgg
4.39 per kg
Family Pack
PER
lb
Locally Raised BC Poultry • Free Run • Grain Fed
Mitchell’s Grimm’s
Smokies 450gr
Hertel’s
Fresh Gourmet Sausages 8.80 per kg
5
99
3
Wieners
5
5
99 per lb
for
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5
3
99
99
Bonus Q-Points Island Pride
Gourmet Beef Burgers
Bernardin
Decorative Mason Jars 12x125-250ml
Primo i
Pasta
680ml
Decorative
2$ for
Primo
Tomatoes
Kraft
Primo
250gr
540ml
5 5
4$
5
Beans or Chick Peas
Parmesan Cheese
796ml
for
4
5$ for
5
99 4$ for
7
99
Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce
900gr
907gr
2$
8
800gr
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325-390gr
49
Pub Style Chicken
10,000
Quickies
Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza
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Cheemo
99
1.13kg
Bassili’s
5
12
Outlaw Beef Burgers
450gr
All Knives and Cutting Boards
for
lb
1.81kg
99
5$
PER
Schneiders
375gr
per lb
250gr
99
Harvest
Premium Centre-Cut Bacon
25% Off
Dr. Oetker
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Preserve & Serve or Decorative MasonJars Selected, 12x250-500ml
9
99
Bernardin
Decorative Mason Jars 12x1lt
Allen’s
1199
Pickling Vinegar 4lt
3
99
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Black Diamond
Cream Cheese
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese 500gr
Family Classic Frozen Dessert
250gr
5
5$ for
340gr
4
500gr
99
2
3
99
with Knorrs Soup Bonus Pack 890ml
213gr
5 3
4$ for
Kraft
5
3$ for
Kraft
BBQ Sauce
Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices
220-240gr
2$ for
Do Us A Flavour Potato Chips
NEW
for
10
2
2
2$
NEW
99
4
for
5
2$ for
5
425-505gr
525-685gr
4
99
3
7
5
Family Size Cheerios Cereal
99 Dole
Dole
Pineapple
Premium 100% Juice
398ml
1lt
170gr
88
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
for
¢
Barbara’s
99
2$ for
Fruit Bars
5
for
5
4
Sundae Frozen Dessert Cup
3$
Plus Applicable Fees
SunRype
5
for
SunRype
1lt
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
5
4$
100% Pure Apple Juice
1.36lt
6
99
for
100% Juice
99
for
5
4$
5
Plus Applicable Fees
for
SUMMER DRINKS AND SNACKS TASTE BETTER AT THE BEACH
Ritter Sport
Omg’s
100gr
135-160gr
Chocolate Bar
Nestle
5
12x30-37gr or 24x14gr
Assorted Sizes
2$
for
SunRype
Klondike Ice Cream Novelties
155-198gr
Regular Chocolate Bar
Dare
Ultimate Cookies
Clusters
325-350gr
Dairyland
Milk 2 Go
473ml
157ml
5
5$ for
2$
Breyers
Cheez Puffs
Nestle
2
General Mills
Dole
Frozen Real Fruit Beverage
Sweet Treats
99
General Mills
Oatmeal Crisp Cereal
Omega 3 Large White Eggs
Live Right Bites
184-227gr
235-245gr
99
Naturegg
10
295ml
1’s
99
2
283gr
6x710ml
All Natural Popped Corn
3x100ml or 4x55ml
180gr
4$
Premium Plus Rounds Crackers
Coke, Sprite or Canada Dry
G.H. Cretors
Ice Cream Bars
Tortillas
200-220gr
200-220gr
5
Doritos
Potato Chips
Popcorn
for
Plus Applicable Fees
99
Christie
99
88
Magnum
4 3
Miss Vickie’s
Smartfood
334gr
¢
IRRESISTABLE SUMMER SNACKS GO GREAT WITH SUMMER! Lay’s
Ritz To Go
Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade, Limeade or Nestea Iced Tea
99
455ml
Christie
295ml
3
99
Kraft
Dressing
for
99
JUST ADD SUN AND WATER
Real Mayonnaise
Sockeye Salmon
170gr
NEW
Hellmann’s
Gold Seal
Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna in Water
2$
5$ 12’s
Wheat Thins Popped Cracker Chips
127g
1kg
Selected, 156-187gr
4x355ml
3
Classic Roast Fine Grind Coffee
Dipps or Chewy Granola Bars
Brewed Beverage
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Christie
99
Gold Seal
250ml
Cheddar or Mozza Style Slices
Shredded Cheese
336gr
3
99
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Cheestrings
10
MJB
Quaker
Virgil’s or Reed’s
ELECTRIC BIKES
1.66lt
99
Black Diamond
WIN
Breyers
5
5$ for
2$ for
4
2$ for
5
2$ for
5
3$ for
5
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Black Diamond
Cream Cheese
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese 500gr
Family Classic Frozen Dessert
250gr
5
5$ for
340gr
4
500gr
99
2
3
99
with Knorrs Soup Bonus Pack 890ml
213gr
5 3
4$ for
Kraft
5
3$ for
Kraft
BBQ Sauce
Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices
220-240gr
2$ for
Do Us A Flavour Potato Chips
NEW
for
10
2
2
2$
NEW
99
4
for
5
2$ for
5
425-505gr
525-685gr
4
99
3
7
5
Family Size Cheerios Cereal
99 Dole
Dole
Pineapple
Premium 100% Juice
398ml
1lt
170gr
88
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
for
¢
Barbara’s
99
2$ for
Fruit Bars
5
for
5
4
Sundae Frozen Dessert Cup
3$
Plus Applicable Fees
SunRype
5
for
SunRype
1lt
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
5
4$
100% Pure Apple Juice
1.36lt
6
99
for
100% Juice
99
for
5
4$
5
Plus Applicable Fees
for
SUMMER DRINKS AND SNACKS TASTE BETTER AT THE BEACH
Ritter Sport
Omg’s
100gr
135-160gr
Chocolate Bar
Nestle
5
12x30-37gr or 24x14gr
Assorted Sizes
2$
for
SunRype
Klondike Ice Cream Novelties
155-198gr
Regular Chocolate Bar
Dare
Ultimate Cookies
Clusters
325-350gr
Dairyland
Milk 2 Go
473ml
157ml
5
5$ for
2$
Breyers
Cheez Puffs
Nestle
2
General Mills
Dole
Frozen Real Fruit Beverage
Sweet Treats
99
General Mills
Oatmeal Crisp Cereal
Omega 3 Large White Eggs
Live Right Bites
184-227gr
235-245gr
99
Naturegg
10
295ml
1’s
99
2
283gr
6x710ml
All Natural Popped Corn
3x100ml or 4x55ml
180gr
4$
Premium Plus Rounds Crackers
Coke, Sprite or Canada Dry
G.H. Cretors
Ice Cream Bars
Tortillas
200-220gr
200-220gr
5
Doritos
Potato Chips
Popcorn
for
Plus Applicable Fees
99
Christie
99
88
Magnum
4 3
Miss Vickie’s
Smartfood
334gr
¢
IRRESISTABLE SUMMER SNACKS GO GREAT WITH SUMMER! Lay’s
Ritz To Go
Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade, Limeade or Nestea Iced Tea
99
455ml
Christie
295ml
3
99
Kraft
Dressing
for
99
JUST ADD SUN AND WATER
Real Mayonnaise
Sockeye Salmon
170gr
NEW
Hellmann’s
Gold Seal
Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna in Water
2$
5$ 12’s
Wheat Thins Popped Cracker Chips
127g
1kg
Selected, 156-187gr
4x355ml
3
Classic Roast Fine Grind Coffee
Dipps or Chewy Granola Bars
Brewed Beverage
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Christie
99
Gold Seal
250ml
Cheddar or Mozza Style Slices
Shredded Cheese
336gr
3
99
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Cheestrings
10
MJB
Quaker
Virgil’s or Reed’s
ELECTRIC BIKES
1.66lt
99
Black Diamond
WIN
Breyers
5
5$ for
2$ for
4
2$ for
5
2$ for
5
3$ for
5
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DISCOVER A WORLD OF SELECTION IN OUR INTERNATIONAL DELI! Schneiders
Bagged Summer Sausage
2
Bonus Q-Points Sabra
Hummus
Schneiders
2
99
per 100gr
Grimm’s
49
Medium
Deli Salad
8
1
Free!
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49
Crumbled Goat Feta Cheese 113gr
Medium
7 25
Large
7 50
Vegetable Chop Suey
Chow Mein
99
Medium
Szechuan Beef
Fresh
9 50
Fresh
Grey Cod Fillets
Sockeye Salmon Fillets
1
99
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Cooked White Tiger Prawn Tails 41/50 Size
1
5
SEAFOOD CENTRE
Cleaner
3
99
Woolwich Dairy
Scrubbing Bubbles
99
per 100gr
190gr
99
Assorted Sizes
1 7 4
49
White Cheddar Goat Cheese
Quick Tie Large, 15’s
3
CHINESE FOOD
Woolwich Dairy
Buy Silk n Soft and Get Dragon Towels
Forceflex Outdoor Garbage Bags
per 100gr
Cheesemakers Sharp Cheddar Cheese
99
Glad
1
$
49
Canadian C a di
Edam Cheese
per 100gr
Selected
CHEESE CENTRE Silk’n Soft
49
Fat Free or Tomato Basil Turkey Breast
Bavarian or French Herb Meatloaf
5 ,000
3 Ply Premium Softness, 12’s
Schneiders
per 100gr
283gr
Bamboo & Cotton Bathroom Tissue
2
Pastrami
99
per 100gr
1
99
per 100gr
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Wild Ocean Fish
Wild Ocean Fish
Boneless Skinless Basa Fillets
Pacific Halibut Burgers
Lingcod
99
¢
per 100gr
with Cod 180gr
2$ for
7
per 100gr
Skinless Bone Out Fillets 227gr
2$
10
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2
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49
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Quality Fresh
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1
99
Crunch Granola Bar
40gr
Mary’s
5
Organic Broth
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99
2$
4x236-250ml
Clif
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365ml
454gr or 2lb
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Roasted
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Olson
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6
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5
4
99
Quality Fresh
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2
99
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3
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1
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3
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for
2lb Bag
7
2$
Litehouse
Gourmet Dressing
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Selected, 355-384ml
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4
2
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New gallery proves popular with artists ‘The first time I opened the door, the artists raced in’ BRENDA GOUGH NEWS Contributor
When Jane Davidson opened the doors at the Gallery of Artisans on June 28 she wasn’t sure there would be much artwork to display, but her concerns were short lived. The house she purchased on Jensen Street across from city hall and turned into an art gallery is now a feast for the eyes, with unique one-of-a-kind pieces in every nook and cranny. Davidson said at first she was getting frustrated because she couldn’t find any artists to display their work in her gallery. “They would say oh no we don’t do stuff on consignment. I decided I would open the doors anyway and see what happens. As it turned out, when I opened I only had about eight artists. I now have 26. The first time I opened the door the artists raced in.” The bright colourful studio that Davidson renovated herself is now brimming with beautiful artwork. See I REALLY WANTED, page A28
BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO
Jane Davidson recently opened the doors to the Gallery of Artisans at 141 Jensen Street in Parksville and has a revolving collection of art from Island artisans and even a few pieces she has created and hopes to add to.
COLUMN
A look at some Dos and Don’ts of U.S. stock buying
Buy companies, not the market. In other words don’t fret about what the stock market averages do, since they rarely tell the full story anyway. Successful investors don’t buy the market, they buy companies: successful ones that are making money. There are plenty of them around. Also look for dividends, or in layman terms: profits that are distributed to shareholders. When companies pay dividends it shows that they are in fact making money; and more importantly that the company is willing to share its profits with its shareholders. There are lots of companies like this in Canada, and even more in the US: large, profitable multinationals that are selling their products around the world and
• Consider avoiding mutual funds consistently making profits: profits that (even those that invest exclubelong to the shareholders sively in US stocks), since they and in many cases are disare generally subject to the tributed as regularly as once same withholding tax, since a month. technically the dividends are But before investing in US By Jim Grant paid to the mutual fund comcompanies, here are some helpful ideas: pany (not the individual in• Consider holding your vestor). The same holds true US stocks inside of an RRSP for Canadian Exchange Trador a RRIF, since such plans ed Funds – even the ones that are recognized by the IRS as track US indexes. tax-exempt. In all other cas• Instead consider buying individual US stocks, or es (including non-registered ETFs that trade on US stock plans, TFSAs and RESPs) the IRS will apply withholding tax. In addi- exchanges, in which case dividends are tion, dividends (in non-registered plans) exempt from withholding – but as stated will be fully taxed – they will not benefit above: only if held in an RRSP or RRIF. • Beware of the silent killer of returns: from the dividend tax credit.
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he pigs snoozed happily in the shade on Saturday at the Coombs Fair as hundreds of people flooded the Coombs Fairgrounds for a variety of activities and entertainment. The new Centennial Stage was a big hit and people flocked to check out singers and musicians of all ages. Inside there were all sorts of interesting entries to the exhibits and demonstrations and displays in the activity centre. Although it was small, the new corn maze was a hit with children who ran through gleefully. 4H members were spotted throughout the grounds petting sleepy cows and showing of their prized animals. For hundreds of community event photos, visit: www.facebook.com/PQBNews
Happy pigs catch some zzzz’s during the fair.
From left, Sarah Alexander and Ella Sletto sing Let it Go on the Centennial Stage on Saturday.
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A number of youngsters weaved their way through the corn maze at the Fair on Saturday.
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The walls display paintings in all mediums and the shelves hold all kinds of wonderful jewelry ranging from up-cycled silver trays and cutlery to beach themed polymer clay, glass and amazing beading. Davidson said she always wanted to open an art gallery but it wasn’t until she received an inheritance that she was able to achieve that goal. “When I was in my twenties I was an artist and I really wanted to do this but I never had the money. Throughout my life I have been trying to figure out how I can be an artist and survive. I lost my dad in September 2013 and thanks to him I was able to purchase a house and fulfill my dream,” she explained.
Davidson couldn’t be more pleased with how things have come together and now she is working hard on promoting her studio as well as others in Parksville. Right away she came up with a Parksville art gallery tour pamphlet that includes a map and a list of 13 galleries in Parksville. “There is a real common feeling that there is no where to shop in Parksville so I created a map with all of the local galleries that you can stop by. I have distributed 600 of them throughout the community. Over 20 resorts have them now and people are coming in.” Davidson also hands out coupons at
the Craig Street Summer by the Sea Street Market to shoppers offering free bottles of water to whoever wanders her way to browse at the gallery. Although there are only a few of her paintings hanging at the gallery, Davidson said that will change once she sets up a working studio. “I haven’t painted for many years because I haven’t had the space to do it. I will be setting up a studio here in the gallery and I have also ordered a bunch of beads and I am going to make some jewelry.” Davidson’s photographic greeting cards can be purchased at the gallery. She said it was by fluke that she be-
came somewhat of a shutterbug. “Two winters ago I had been working in the film industry and hated it. I took a rental in Qualicum Beach on the water for the winter with the intention of painting but that didn’t happen. I picked up my camera and couldn’t put it down and I became a photographer.” The common theme running through Davidson’s photography is the ocean and the life it nurtures. She said she has always been attracted to the ocean and after living a bit like a gypsy and moving a lot she is now in her happy place, inspired by her surroundings and looking forward to living her dream.
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A teen theatre program in Qualicum Beach is presenting a classic Disney tale this weekend filled with memorable songs, fast footwork and plenty of undersea creatures. “They’ve had a lot of fun with these characters,” said instructor Hilary Whelton, “learning to walk like a seagull and other animals.” Bard to Broadway’s Teen Musical Theatre program is presenting Little Mermaid at the Village Theatre Thursday, Aug. 14 and Friday, Aug. 15 at 7.30 p.m., and Saturday Aug.16 at 2 p.m. This year there are 29 students in the three-week workshop, a record number, and they’ve been learning acting, sing-
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They are a little bit country and little bit rock n roll, but don’t expect a rendition of the Osmond family when The Matinée perform Saturday night at the Errington Hall. The Vancouver based band has a sound that is hard to label and while country music radio has ignored their catchy tunes, they are getting plenty of attention elsewhere. 102.7 The Peak in Vancouver and other modern rock radio stations in Canada are giving the group plenty of air play and in the meantime the guys are bringing their live show to venues big and small. The Matinée’s growing fan base is made up of roots and country music lovers as well as indie and folk music enthusiasts. The band was formed in 2007 by long time friends Matt Layzell on lead vocals, guitarist and pedal steel player Matt Rose, drummer Pete Lemmon and guitarist/vocalist Geoff Petrie. The group hit the road early on playing gruelling shows with very little support or exposure but things changed in 2011 when they placed third in the Peak Performance Project. The contest held by The Peak, earned them a big chunk of cash to put toward the recording of their first proper debut album. The band worked with producers Steve Berlin (a member of Los Lobos whose production credits included R.E.M. and the Tragically Hip), as well as Steve Bays, front man for Hot Hot Heat. We Swore We’d See the Sunrise was released last year and since then the band has been making a name for itself. Layzell who spoke to The NEWS just after playing on the main stage at the Squamish Valley Music Festival last weekend said these days life is pretty good for the band. “We have played four years in a row at Squamish so it has become a tradition and it is special. The first year we
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A new eclectic music venue in Whiskey Creek aims to bring a variety of genres and people together to play, learn and celebrate music. Lazy Mike’s House of Music, located at the Sandhill Market, is now open five days a week for inquires, ticket purchases and visits, and there will be monthly shows featuring big names from around the Island and beyond. The 50-seat, non-licensed facility will feature an Open ‘Mike’ Acoustic Stage night on the last Tuesday of every month (first one Aug. 26) where musicians get in free and others pay a $5 drop-in. There will be music lessons at the venue on a variety of instruments as well as a beginners ‘campfire guitar program’ teaching people to conduct their own sing-along performances. Mike Mallon is also in the process of organizing a bluegrass night, which will take place every other week. “I want it to be a place for people to come and hear live music and for musicians to have a place to come and play
music, and I know it from both ends,” said Mike Mallon, who heads the local group Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners, singing vocals and playing the harmonica. Mallon started playing the drums before he hit his teen years and by high school he was performing in bands, playing the guitar and the harmonica.
There’s a lack of venues for live performance — there’s getting to be more now, but I think there needs to be more for people to go and experience live music DOREEN MALLON
He played with the Maloomba Boogie Band for 23 years before leaving to start Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners about nine years ago. He’s been teaching music for a number of years (guitar and harmonica) in this area as well as Port Alberni and he’s bringing in instructor Al Metcalf to teach guitar, banjo, lap steel and slide guitar. Mallon’s wife Doreen is also running the House of Music with Mike and said she’s excited her husband finally has a venue like this, but she’s also ex-
cited for the community. “There’s a lack of venues for live performance — there’s getting to be more now, but I think there needs to be more for people to go and experience live music,” she said. A grand opening celebration will take place at the House of Music, located at 961 Clarke Rd., on Friday, Aug. 15. From 2 to 4 p.m. with cake and refreshments, and an eventing concert will feature renowned blues artist HarpDog Brown from Vancouver with Jordan Edmonds on guitar. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from the House of Music or Cranky Dog Music in Parksville. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Other acts are booked in for Sept. 9 with Vancouver’s Cheek to Cheek, Sept. 26 Dave Harris from Victoria (known as the One Man Band) will perform, and on Oct. 6, Jean-Paul De Roover will dazzle crowds with his voice and guitar-looping skills. He is from Thunder Bay, Ont. Some workshops and other acts are in the works. Check out www.lazymikerockinrecliners.com/houseofmusic for more info or the Facebook page www.facebook.com/lazymikeshouseofmusic or call 250-594-9951.
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Olive Eleanor (Stordahl) Aalhus 79 years - April 30, 1935 - August 1, 2014
Following a year and a half long battle against cancer, fought courageously with dignity and grace, Olive passed away peacefully at home into the presence of the Lord, surrounded by her husband and family. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She will be greatly missed. Left cherishing her memory and celebrating the life she lived is her husband of 55 years, Kjell; her sister Phyllis (Norman) Ritchot; her children Lyn (Fraser) Cocks, Wendy (Graham) English, and David (Penny) Aalhus; her grandchildren Ryan (Melanie), Melodie (Jesse), Jill (Clive), Emily, Olivia, Luke (Michelle), Bethany (Ryan), Daniel (Lindsey), Kaitlyn, Jonathan, James, Anna, and Aymee; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial celebrating her life will be held at Island Gospel Centre (90 McColl Road in Bowser, B.C.) on August 19, 2014 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators or Mission Aviation Fellowship. 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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October 4, 1925 – July 26, 2014 Unexpectedly and peacefully, this loving, stubborn, creative, adventurous and strong willed woman has passed away, moving on to join those family members who have preceded her. Service/Celebration of Life – Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Road, on Monday August 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Please visit sandsnanaimo.ca to share condolences online.
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July 13, 1927 to July 16, 2014 Mabel passed away at Dover House in Nanaimo on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 23 years, Jim; daughters, Diane (Tim) Hackett of Victoria and Jeannie (Mark) Noel-Tsicouris of California; grandchildren, Emily (Richard) Noel, Ian Noel, Nick Huston, and Katie Huston; great granddaughter, Dolena (daughter of Emily and Richard); nieces, Barbara and Judy Anderson; nephew, Greg (Carol) Anderson; and many loving friends. She was predeceased by husband, Jack Noel; son, Alan Noel; brothers, Jim and Jack Anderson; and sister, Bessie Anderson. Mabel was a bright light to everyone who met her. She was deeply loved by her family and friends. Mabel loved to garden, sew, ride her bike, knit, hook rugs, walk, and swim. Her home was always open to friends and relatives – it was a happy, social place.
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The Facts About Your Water Supply his article is part of our ongoing efforts to inform, update and engage the community about future plans for your community water system and to present the facts. Erroneous information related to the Englishman River Water Service (ERWS) project has unfortunately been circulated by groups and individuals not directly responsible for the project. Information other than the truth does a disservice to the community and can jeopardize the health and safety of existing and future water supply. The Englishman River Water Service is a joint venture between the City of Parksville and the Regional District of Nanaimo. As a public water purveyor, we have full and legal health responsibility for those receiving our water from source to tap. Operations, maintenance and capital plans are at full disclosure to the public and may be viewed at englishmanriverwaterservice.ca.
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he original water supply systems developed by each jurisdiction were springs and drilled wells and at the time were the most cost effective means to supply water. With continued increases in demand, changes in regulation, concerns with groundwater yield, declining aquifers and aesthetic water qualities such as taste and odour, the region looked at the ability to further augment groundwater supply with surface water available from local rivers and lakes. The Englishman River, Little Qualicum River, Bonell Creek and Cameron Lake were all identified as possible good candidates of surface water supply. Surface water extraction is regulated and licensed by the provincial government and through consultation, the region was directed to look to the Englishman River for additional water storage for the purpose of providing additional flow in the river for both fisheries benefits and potable water extraction. The river supports all species of salmon and trout and at the time was considered one of the most valuable but also most endangered rivers in the province. This “win – win” scenario secured a water licence extraction for the future and provided a substantial increase in salmon stock since the construction of the Arrowsmith Dam. Today we are fortunate to have two sources of water supply and are proud to be partners with the provincial and federal governments for fisheries enhancements. Clean, safe and reliable drinking water is essential to a healthy community and is our single most sustainable resource. The ERWS is a joint
venture between the City of Parksville and the RDN for a cooperative regional water supply system as both parties need additional intake capacity by 2016. Planning for a regional surface water supply goes back 20 years and originally envisioned a phased approach over 30 years to reduce the financial burden to residents, businesses and future development: Phase 1 – Water supply storage (Arrowsmith Lake reservoir, built 1999) Phase 2 – New water intake Phase 3 – Water filtration and treatment As part of the phased construction approach, an interim bulk water supply agreement between the City of Parksville and the RDN has been in place since 2001 to allow sharing of water between Parksville and the RDN. The Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service receives bulk water from the Englishman River during summer months. The purpose of the interim agreement is to bridge the gap until full infrastructure (new intake and water treatment) is constructed. In 2009, the new water regulatory treatment standard imposed by the Vancouver Island Health Authority (now Island Health) accelerated our plan and the new intake and water treatment will now be constructed at the same time. To comply with the water system operating permit changes, ERWS must provide full water treatment by December 2016. The ERWS currently supplies water to 18,000 individuals in Parksville and the Nanoose Bay Peninsula, as well as a seasonal influx of tourist population of 10,500.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
• Improved water quality will reduce the risk of surface water contamination and increase our ability to avoid boil water advisories and associated costs. • Increased water supply capacity means we will be able to meet future demands and provide redundancy.
• Reduced operating costs include improved pump efficiencies, new infrastructure versus existing deteriorating facilities, enhanced supervisory control and water quality. • Provide certainty with provision of water supply to meet demands and support economic tourism growth.
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Even if the ERWS could afford to purchase the entire Englishman River watershed, naturally occurring biological organisms are present (always will be) and pose a threat to our water supply. Regardless of watershed ownership, ERWS is mandated by the province to treat the surface water supply.
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WHAT IS THE PLAN?
We have retained professional experts in water treatment, supply, distribution, geology, hydrogeology and environmental engineering to establish an efficient, reliable and cost-effective treatment and distribution system which will meet needs now and into the future. Project components include: • New river water supply intake to withdraw water from the Englishman River – carefully designed and located to consider the needs of river users and protect aquatic habitat. • New water treatment plant and distribution system to meet Island Health’s drinking water quality standards. • Aquifer storage and recovery system to balance seasonal water supply, demand and reduce river extraction. • Phased design and construction to meet community growth and ensure affordability.
New water intake and treatment The ERWS is planning for the next 50 years. The water supply strategy developed by our professional experts recommends we phase in components of water treatment which will balance our needs for water while considering capital and operational costs. The first phase of treatment will allow 24,000 cubic meters of water to be treated. When needed, the final phase will add an additional 24,000 cubic meters. For some of the components, including river intake and supply mains, it makes environmental and economic sense to build once for full capacity and in these cases we will do so. The region’s topography is relatively flat and the majority of the urban development is longitudinal along the foreshore and we do not have the luxury of vast amounts of potable surface water (lakes) and mountainous regions nearby for storage and supply of water by means of gravity. Also, the east coast of Vancouver Island receives the majority of precipitation in the winter when regional water demands are low. During the summer, water demands increase dramatically; our aquifer levels drop and the Englishman River flows diminish. This creates a challenge to harvest, treat and distribute potable water to the community. As a result, water supply for the community requires pumps to elevate it to storage reservoirs which are used for balancing water demands and fire suppression. Without mechanical pumps, we would not have water in this community. It is more cost effective and environmentally beneficial to use the Englishman River as a natural conduit to convey water from the Arrowsmith Lake reservoir to a downstream intake rather than constructing a watermain from the Arrowsmith reservoir to the community.
ASR is defined as the storage of water in a suitable aquifer through a well during times when water is available and the recovery of water from the same well during times when it is needed. ASR is a small component of the overall project and budget and it has the potential to become a significant water management strategy which will help mitigate the impact of climate change and ensure minimum fisheries flows are maintained in the Englishman River during critical summer water demands when the flows are low. Other benefits include: • Alternative water supply source or “third water supply”. • More cost effective than conventional above ground water storage. • Reduce pressure on the treatment plant during peak demand and help defer second phase of the treatment facility. We are currently evaluating the feasibility of using ASR to reduce overall project costs and improve reliability. As a popular tourist destination, our demand increases significantly over the summer and becomes very challenging for the water system to react. ASR will help these seasonal water supply/demand peaks to be balanced while reducing the water extraction from the Englishman River.
WHAT ARE THE COSTS?
Water intake, pump station and raw water main . . . . . . . $ 4.2 million Water treatment and site servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.8 million Aquifer storage and recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 million Region joint transmission main upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 million City of Parksville supply system upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 million RDN – Nanoose supply system upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 million Design, tendering, construction administration . . . . . . . . . 3.2 million Total: $ 36.9 million The costs of the intake, joint distribution and treatment plant will be shared between the City (74%) and RDN (26%) according to the ERWS joint venture partnership. Each partner is entitled to their allotted proportion of water – no more, no less. Costs associated with distribution systems benefiting one partner will be borne solely by the benefiting partner. Should ASR prove economically beneficial, those benefits will flow to both partners and the costs will be shared.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ERWS provides the facts and engages the public in many ways: • Website is a resource for detailed background, reports, operating structure, future plans, minutes and updates. • PlaceSpeak as a location-based online platform provides an opportunity to learn about the project and contribute opinions. • A working group, representative of the community, worked directly with the project team providing input and advice during the design process. • Info sessions, open houses and presentations to community and stakeholder groups and mailings to residents are ongoing. • Consultation with various provincial ministries, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Island Health, the Nanoose First Nations and Members of the Legislature and Members of Parliament.
HOW CAN WE FUND THIS PROJECT?
Given the accelerated schedule, it is clear the financial requirements of the project are beyond the City’s capacity and it would not be fiscally responsible to proceed at this time without significant senior government support. At the July 7 City Council meeting, several funding scenarios were presented for consideration. Council recognized potential hardships to residents and recommended a delay in borrowing until government funding is secured. We have met with local provincial and federal staff and elected officials on several occasions to make them aware of our project and to seek grant funding. We have been successful in obtaining two grants; $1.33 million for ASR investigation and $400,000 for engineering services. No significant government funding has yet been made available for the infrastructure components. In order to qualify for certain grants, the project needs to be sufficiently progressed to the state of being “shovel ready” for construction. Our project is now at the stage where we can confidently submit and be eligible for a grant. The federal government has announced the New Building Canada Fund and applications will be accepted through an agreement with the province yet to be finalized. In anticipation, a business case proposal for our project was sent to federal and provincial agencies and the federal and provincial governments are aware of our need for shared funding.
GOING FORWARD • The deadline has passed to include a borrowing referendum as part of municipal elections and although residents will not be asked to approve borrowing for the project in November, the City and RDN will continue to seek funding for this project. • We submitted a detailed business case proposal to provincial and federal officials responsible for grant applications. • ERWS has notified Island Health that without significant senior government financial support, we are not in a financial position to meet the required deadline of December 2016 for enhanced water treatment – their formal reply is pending. • ERWS is proceeding based on the original phased approach of constructing the new intake in 2016 and phasing in the water treatment filtration when funding assistance becomes available. • Project design engineering is well-advanced and includes a value engineering process. • We will continue our ongoing efforts to engage the community.
We welcome questions and comments. Residents wishing more information should contact:
Mike Squire, ERWS Program Manager 250 248-5412 msquire@parksville.ca
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The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals training camp kicks off this weekend at Oceanside Place with a bunch of new faces looking to crack the opening day lineup. With the Generals’ summer ice sessions winding down last weekend, there have been more and more new faces coming to the Oceanside area in advance of the training camp, which kicks off August 15. Head coach Jason Johns has been busy preparing for the camp and is ready to see all the offseason work unfold on the ice. “We’re really excited, these kids have been working hard all summer for this,” Johns said. “Training camp is going to be good, we’ll have a lot of new faces looking to make the team, so it’s really exciting.” Both Johns and Lou Gravel, the general manager, have been busy all summer searching high and low players for the training camp. Some new faces recently arrived in town and are looking forward to the camp. Goaltenders David Anderson, from Santa Clarita, California and Austin Caktas, from Port Coquitlam, have been getting to know one another and will be pushing each other once camp starts.
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The last of the summer ice sessions for the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals took place last weekend. The Generals are now gearing up for their training camp this upcoming weekend, which will see 45 players battling it out to make the team.
“We know about the changes this team went through last season, so we’re aware of what went on,” Caktas said. “We’re really excited to come in here and be a part
of the change going forward. Coach Johns has been good to talk to and I can’t wait to get camp started.” Anderson echoed the statements of his
fellow goaltender, who seems to be enjoying his time in the Oceanside area. “It’s nice here, really nice,” Anderson said. “Coming from Utah, it’s a good change for sure. It’s really exciting to be here and I’m excited to be part of the team. I’ve been working hard, training lots so I’m ready for camp to start.” Also coming from Port Coquitlam is Jacob Longmore, a forward who isn’t the tallest on skates but isn’t afraid to get in there and mix it up. “Honestly, I considered myself as a grinder when I first started,” Longmore said. “I can put the puck in the net and set guys up too but I like getting in there, digging the puck out and going in to the corners. Of course, I like the grinding aspect of the game too, anything to help the team out.” Local Jarrett Weme, who will also be looking to crack the Gens roster after being an AP last season, is ready and raring to go for training camp. “It’s been going good, coming out here to the summer ice sessions,” Weme said. “It’s pretty exciting with the new season coming up. I can’t wait to get it going, I miss being on the ice. I’m gonna give it all I’ve got to make the team, show them I have what it takes.”
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After spending time with the Victoria Grizzlies and Nanaimo Clippers, Tali Campbell is bringing his contacts and experience to the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals. Recently named the new community relations manager, Campbell, who studied media relations at the University of Victoria, is looking forward to
the opportunity with the Generals this upcoming season. “Working with the Grizzlies and Clippers allowed me to get some real good experience,” Campbell said. “I’m excited to come in here and work with the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals. I love hockey and I love being around the game so it was a no brainer to take this job.” Campbell recently took over
the group, Youth Sticking Together, about three years ago and helped with their goal of setting a Guinness world record for the longest outdoor road hockey game. The group attempted to break the 105 hour and 17 minute mark two years ago but came up shy, lasting 54 hours. “We thought we were superheroes, we were just teenagers and thought we could do it,”
Campbell said. “We quickly learned it wasn’t that easy. These guys out here, these 40 players, they know it won’t be easy but they’ve all got the heart and battle in them to make this dream become a reality,” he said. Looking to get the new faces on the Generals back out in to the community, Campbell has been working to get the team
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Locals involved in Nanaimo world-record attempt T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
105 hours and 17 minutes: that’s the mark 40 players are looking to pass in Nanaimo to beat the Guinness world record for the longest outdoor road hockey game. The attempt at the record, which started Friday morning at 8 a.m. should finish after 5:17 Tuesday evening, if all goes according to plan. Playing straight through the heat and all through the night, the players are rotating in two-hour shifts, giving them time to rest in between hitting the pavement to resume play. Tali Campbell, recently named the new community relations manager for the Save-OnFoods Oceanside Generals, has been looking to make this event happen for the past few years
and is happy to finally see it all come together. “It was something that a couple of guys who were with this group tried to do a few years ago,” Campbell said. “They moved on and when I took over from them, I wanted to try and see it through, see if we could make it happen. I’m happy that all the hard work that everyone has put in to make this event happen is paying off.” Anyone looking to support the players on their quest to write a new Guinness record can catch them in action in Nanaimo beside the Nanaimo Curling Rink in Bowen Park. “These people who are all out here are great people,” Campbell said. “The people playing, the volunteers, everyone who’s come down to cheer us on, it’s been real great so far. We’re hoping to reach that mark on Tuesday and be part of a new record.”
Ravensong Breakers Aquatic Club thanks the following flag supporters of the 2013-2014 season: • Buckerfields Parksville • Coastal Community Credit Union • Coast Cutting & Coring Ltd. • Dr. Biro, Longevity Medical • Grant Wildeman, Royal Lepage • Gillian Faulk, Dominion Lending • Great Grandma of Jordyn Shields
• GWG Rentals • Medicine Centre Pharmacy • OK Tire, Parksville • Parksville Heavy Equipment • Pharmasave, Parksville • Parksville & Qualicum Beach Bottle and Recycling Depot • Surfside Automotive
And an extra thanks to our annual supporters: • Ascent Helicopters • Boston Pizza • Panago Pizza • Peter Bolland • Quality Foods
• Ravensong Aquatic Centre • Riptide Graphics • Save-On- Foods • Wallpepper
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“I love a challenge and to me, this was one heck of a challenge with all the changes that have been going on with the team,” Campbell said. Campbell is hoping to capitalize on the smaller Oceanside area, combining his experience with the Grizzlies and Clippers, reporting for the Island Sporting News and his North Island Silvertips play-by-play. “There’s going to be challenges, of course, but I’m up for it,” Campbell said. “We had the players come out to our road hockey challenge and meeting them first hand was great. It was just a small group but they were more than hap-
py to be here and get themselves and the team out in the public.” For Campbell, it’s little things like the team’s enthusiasm to get out there and take part in these events that makes the challenge a lot easier. “For sure, they’re a big part in all of this,” Campbell said of the players. “It can be tough, going out and being on the losing end of a tough game and then having to do an event the next day.” “The direction the team wants to go this season is right up my alley in terms of what I’d like to see with this group of guys and I’m looking forward to it.”
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
PQB HISTORY
For a look back at life in Parksville Qualicum Beach, tour the Parksville Museum at Craig Heritage Park, 1245 Island Highway.
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Story of love from a horrible conflict JILL DAVIES NEWS Contributor
It’s August 7, 1914. The outbreak of war in distant Europe is heralded by a headline in today’s Alberni Advocate: “WAR DECLARED — Great Britain and Germany now at death grip on the sea. Canada stands ready.” The news item tells us that as the war clouds gather “… all Europe is in turmoil and a general war is predicted.” Readers learn that recruiting has already been taking place in Alberni with nearly 100 names secured for the various required classes. In the same news edition we read about the varying price of agricultural land. It is reported that mixed farming pays best and that fruit growing, dairying, poultry-raising, hogs and cattle will all do well. We are told that Alberni can now be reached by train from Victoria and Nanaimo. The item goes on to inform readers that the town can also be reached by steamer from Victoria. “In summer months there is no more delightful trip than up the West Coast of Vancouver Island and along the picturesque Alberni Canal.” However, in Parksville, as news of what was to become known as The Great War continued to filter through, Postmaster John Hirst handed over his duties to his sister Leah Hirst before leaving to serve overseas. Jim Kingsley Sr. was working on the Big Qualicum Bridge. He writes that when he said he wanted to join up his grandfather discouraged him saying “If I were a young man I wouldn’t bother. It’s not going to last very long.” Little did anyone know what lay ahead. For the pioneer families there would certainly have been concerns for loved ones serving overseas. Ongoing news of the Great War would have filtered through by announcements on the radio and headlines in the Alberni Advocate and other provincial newspapers. It was not until January 1916 when the outlook was looking bleak for the allies that 32 men from the Parksville District got together and joined up together with 204 other young men from a district population of less than 1,300. Most went to the 103rd Battalion known as The Vancouver Island Timber Wolves. For the young single men who were used to the daily hardships of a settler’s life service in the armed forces may have seemed a patriotic option. This time Jim Kingsley was among those who joined up, noting in his memoirs that they “would never forget having to shovel the street cars out as the snow was three feet deep.” At the Battle of Vimy Ridge which took place April 9-12, 1917, the main allied combatants were the
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Soldiers from Parksville and Qualicum join the 103rd Battalion in January 1916.
Canadian Corps. The battle was the first occasion when all four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force participated in a battle together so becoming a national symbol of achievement and sacrifice. Among those fighting was Jim Kingsley who was wounded and sent back to England. After many months in hospital he was sent home to convalesce in the Qualicum Beach Convalescent Home. It was here that a young woman named Alice Golding came to sing for the veterans. This was also the beginning of a love story that endured over the years. Jim and Allie were married in January 1921, raised their family, living and working in Parksville where they were an integral part of the Parksville community. Although Jim was one of those that returned, at roll call there were many who did not answer to their names. Parksville Royal Canadian Legion has on record that among the 41 Parksville men who failed to return was Charles Hickey. Charles first joined up as a private and was later transferred to the Flying Corps. In recognition of his bravery in the air he
received the DFC with bar before he was killed just one month before the armistice. He was the son of Major Robert Hickey who, at 52 years old, was the first Parksville man to volunteer. Although initially turned down he was later accepted as a Major in the 11th CMR. After the war, Jim Kingsley and Major Hickey were both actively involved in establishing the Great War Veterans Association in Parksville, now the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 49. The Parksville Cenotaph was constructed 19221923 and engraved “In memory of the men of the district who gave their lives in the Great War 1914 1918”. The first site for the Cenotaph was Memorial Avenue. The president of the Women’s Institute, Mrs Esther Tryon, stated that they would donate trees to border both sides of the avenue. Today these beautiful Elm trees continue to provide leafy shade on the warmest of summer days. Later the Cenotaph was moved to the Community Park and finally to where it can be seen today in the plaza outside Parksville’s Civic Centre on Craig Street.
Close to the highway, by the Visitor Centre, you will find the Craig Heritage Museum, now known as Parksville Museum & Archives. This living museum is home to historic buildings from Parkville’s early days, together with a host of artifacts and archives. These reflect the daily lives, homes, schooling and worship of the early communities, together with an insight into the trades and industry of the area. So why not spend a day in the past at Parksville Museum? Explore the pioneer buildings, check out the artifacts and delve into the archives. As grandma and grandpa wander around exclaiming “I remember this,” the next generation and their children will marvel at how the past has shaped the way we live today.
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