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Union wins 2% battle CUPE workers get raise requested from the start AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Qualicum Beach town employees were back at work Friday morning after a surprise resolution to the five-week lockout. As of last Tuesday talks had broken down, with the union taking management to a Labour Relations Board (LRB) bad faith hearing. Town chief administrative officer Daniel Sailland said that while preparing for the hearing Friday, around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, “we were contacted by our solicitor who stated that the union is interested in settling the matter outside of the hearing, including the collective agreement.” “The outcome of those negotiations was that we ended up receiving sufficient legal confirmation on all of the outstanding issues, including the IT position,” Sailland told The NEWS Friday. “We have been working through the evening,” CUPE Local 401 President Blaine Gurrie e-mailed The NEWS at 9:30 p.m. Thursday with the day’s surprising conclusion. At 11:18 p.m. he e-mailed that “After a month of being locked out of their jobs, our Qualicum Beach workers are heading back to work Friday.” “We are glad to be able to return to our focus of helping to make Qualicum Beach the great community it is,” he added in a statement. “The town approved the same recommendations handed down by a provincial mediator and ratified by CUPE Local 401 members last week,” he wrote. “The new contract contains the modest two per cent per year wage increases we have insisted on since bargaining began.” Sailland confirmed the deal includes nine per cent total increases, including two per cent per year for each of the first four years (retroactive to 2014) and one per cent for the final half year. Members will not receive a signing bonus. See BACK-TO-BACK, page A4
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The 4,000 students heading back to classes this week in District 69 will likely notice a different, more positive feel and focus in their schools, according to the lead voices for teachers and administrators. There is no provincial labour dispute — pending, happening or just ending. The closure and reconfiguration of schools — with the pain, confusion and anger that caused — has had time to settle, time for grieving.
“This year really feels like a fresh slate,” said School District 69 Superintendent Rollie Koop. “I think everybody is looking for an opportunity to get back to the work of teaching an learning in ways that we are used to.” The president of the local teachers association agreed. “I’m sure it’s going to be a very positive start in our schools,” said Mount Arrowsmith Teachers’ Association’s Roberta Heinrichs. “I’m looking forward to seeing my colleagues beginning their year without trepi-
dation, with excitement and with a good rest.” The district won’t know exactly how many students it will have in K-12 classes this year until later this month, but Koop said he’s heard anecdotally “there’s a real influx in the number of folks from Alberta.” The new school year in B.C. is the start of a three-year transition to a new curriculum that Education Minister Mike Bernier said last week will emphasize “hands-on” learning.
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The campfire ban has been lifted, the rains continue to fall, but residents of the City of Parksville remain under the restrictions of drought Level 4. A city spokesperson said late last week officials had spoken about changing the watering restrictions level, but decided against it. City council meets Wednesday night and there may be some news about watering restrictions from that meeting. Campfires have been permitted throughout the Parksville Fire Protection Area as of Aug. 28. The Coastal Fire Centre rescinded its campfire prohibition due to forecasted cooler and wetter conditions, resulting in a decrease in wildfire risk in the region. Campfires that are no larger than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide and open fires in an outdoor stove are now permitted. — NEWS Staff
Regional district re-opens two trails
The Regional District of Nanaimo is re-opening the Trans Canada Trail and Arrowsmith CPR Regional Trails. These trails are situated for the most part on private forest lands. Recent rains along southeast Vancouver Island have reduced wildfire risk and the private landowner is satisfied that recreational use is once again appropriate. The public is reminded that there is still no smoking permitted at this time in any RDN park or trail. — NEWS Staff/RDN news release
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BELT CHECK, SCHOOL ZONE REMINDER: Central Vancouver Island traffic Services operations nCo Cpl. Mike elston keeps a watchful eye on drivers as he checks to see if they’re wearing seatbelts on Friday at the corner of alberni highway and highway 19a. two, two-person teams were set up Friday — one in Parksville and one in Qualicum Beach — as part of a province-wide crack down on road safety. elston said the majority of drivers were “excellent” and only 55 tickets were issued throughout the day, including 40 tickets for failing to wear a seatbelt, four for using an electronic device while driving, three for child car seat violations and eight for other drivingrelated offences. drivers are also reminded to pay attention to 30 km-h school-zone speed limits as students return to classes today.
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The man leading a controversial coal mine project near Qualicum Beach has resigned. Compliance Coal Corporation issued a statement Thursday saying “Stephen Ellis has resigned as an officer of the company to pursue another opportunity.” The resignation comes on the heels of a heated letter Ellis sent to the Environmental Assessment Office late last month claiming the “built-in biases” of the EAO hindered plans for the Raven coal mine project proposal to more forward in Buckley Bay. Compliance’s statement Thursday was brief, saying Ellis will stay on as an advisor and aid in the company’s transition until a successor is appointed. John Snyder, president of CoalWatch, a group
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People gathered at the Parksville Career Centre Friday as Social Development and Social Innovation Minister and local MLA Michelle Stilwell announced funding for adult literacy across B.C. “Strong reading, writing and math skills are the starting point for many adults looking to upgrade their education, enter skills training programs and secure a good job,” Stillwell said. The province is contributing $2.4 million to
adult literacy programs in 75 communities. That includes $40,000 for the Parksville program run by Vancouver Island University and the Career Centre, run by the Central Vancouver Island Job Opportunities Building Society. Stilwell made the announcement on behalf of Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson. “This program is critical, the need is significant in this community and it’s significant across B.C.,” said Jean Maltesen, dean of academic and career preparation.
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he 45th annual Lighthouse Country Fall Fair was bustling with excitement Saturday with blue-ribbon vegetables, potato sack races, live performances by local musicians and all-day cake walks. Hundreds came out to the Lighthouse Community Centre celebrating the Labour Day long weekend in Qualicum Bay. For hundreds of community event photos, visit: www.facebook.com/PQBNews
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“In reaching the new collective agreement, “the key benefits include no changes, the benthe town accepted that a last-minute demand efits to the employees remain the same, there’s for an exempted position was not part of the no increase to the benefits, so that is a cost savcontract negotiations,” Gurrie said of the issue ings.” that became the last sticking point and almost He said management was also happy to get brought the negotiators to the LRB hearing Fri- a cap on vacation days at 35 per year for new day. employees and 40 for existing The result of the language ones, which will lead to long But Sailland disagreed with changes gives us much Gurrie’s assessment of the IT term savings. better ability to manage position result. “The result of the language He said that while the town the operations of the town changes gives us much better dAniel sAillAnd plans to pursue issues with the ability to manage the operations of the town, including LRB around what the mediator the confirmed ability to have included in his recommendations, “Never-the-less those issues — including weekend work, because that is one — paying the IT position — have been resolved and we’re time and half or double time on weekends — satisfied and have subsequently ratified it.” just doesn’t make sense.” He said they have an agreement to go back The full details will be released when council and sort out the IT position after the main rises to report at one of their regularly scheduled meetings on Sept. 14 or Oct. 5. agreement. Sailland said that while they haven’t calcu“Both sides have agreed that the issue will be dealt with through the labour board if the em- lated it, the town likely saved $340-$500,000 in ployer decides to proceed,” Gurrie said. wages during the 34 day lockout. Sailland said that while it is difficult to deHe said that while it was a tough process, scribe the changes in the contract language, “We will clear those waters over time.”
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The new curriculum is being phased in this the direction they will go with the curriculum,” year for Kindergarten to Grade 9, with higher said Koop. grades still in development. “It allows for more of an Teachers will have more Bernier said this year it will be openness while still learning latitude to shape the up to local school districts and the skills, still learning the badirection they will go with sics,” said Heinrichs. The MATA teachers to begin implementthe curriculum ing it before it becomes manpresident did have some words Rollie KooP datory in the fall of 2016. Grade of caution about the future of 10-12 curriculum is to be manthe new curriculum. “With any datory in 2017. new curriculum there’s a need for new resources Local officials are speaking in positive terms and new resources take funds,” said Heinrichs. about the new curriculum. “That’s a key piece we can’t forget — there’s no “Teachers will have more latitude to shape money attached to this.”
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Water Intake and Treatment Project On November 21, the citizens of Parksville will be asked to participate in an “assent voting opportunity” (previously called a referendum). The City is asking residents to approve a bylaw which will authorize the borrowing of up to $5.6 million to construct a new water intake, water treatment plant and transmission lines. The process will be conducted in the same manner as an election – advance voting on November 12 and November 18 and voting day on November 21. The citizens of Parksville will be asked to vote on this question: Do you agree to the adoption of City of Parksville Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2015, No. 1519 which will authorize the City of Parksville to borrow $5.6 million to construct a water intake and treatment facility in accordance with Island Health requirements. In anticipation of a positive outcome, Englishman River Water Service has begun detailed design which includes: • In-river water supply intake designed and located to consider the needs of river users and to protect aquatic habitat.
• Water treatment plant with a minimum of 16 million litres per day of firm membrane filtration capacity to comply with the new water regulatory treatment standards imposed by Island Health. • Transmission supply mains to homes and businesses. The project received $6 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments and Parksville’s portion of the project (shared with the Regional District of Nanaimo) will come from existing reserve funds, development cost charges and borrowing. The cost to the average residential homeowner will be about $10 per year. The ERWS currently supplies water to 18,000 individuals in Parksville and the Nanoose Bay Peninsula, as well as a seasonal influx in tourist population of 10,500. Over the next few weeks, detailed information about the project will be provided to residents. In the meantime, please refer to www.englishmanriverwaterservice.ca
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As mentioned on this page, the City will be asking residents to approve a bylaw to authorize the borrowing of up to $5.6 million to construct a new water intake, water treatment plant and transmission lines. Voters must bring two pieces of identification (one containing name and address and the other with name and signature) to the voting place and register on the day of voting, at either advance voting or on general voting day. If you do not have documentation showing residency, then two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) are still required and you will be required to make a solemn declaration as to residency. Website [Quicklinks/Vote]
Property tax accounts with delinquent taxes outstanding from 2013 are subject to tax sale on September 28 which, if required, will take place in the Forum (100 Jensen Avenue East) at 10 am on September 28.
Documents which may be accepted: • BC driver’s licence • BC identification card issued by Motor Vehicles Branch • Owner’s certificate of insurance and vehicle licence issued by ICBC • BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard • Birth certificate • SIN card issued by Human Resources Development Canada • Canadian passport • Citizenship card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada • Real property tax notice issued by City of Parksville • Credit or debit card issued by a savings institution • Utility bill for electricity, gas, water, phone or cable services
Reminder of Level 4 Water Restrictions Despite the rain we welcomed last week, Level 4 Water Conservation (comprehensive watering ban) continues. Outdoor water use is the primary stressor on supply so outdoor sprinkling is prohibited as well as any outside washing and filling of swimming pools. Details may be found on the City’s website [Quicklinks/Water Conservation].
ShakeOut Day BC – October 15 Reminder to register and mark your The Great British Columbia calendars for the 2015 Great BC Shakeout drill. Participating is a great way for families or for businesses to become better prepared to survive and recover quickly from major earthquakes. Participating creates a positive understanding of the importance of earthquake awareness and emergency preparedness. Info and resources at shakeoutbc.ca. TM
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Late Payment of Property Taxes After the first due date of July 2, 2015, a penalty of 5% was added to the outstanding taxes. Another 5% penalty will be charged to current taxes after the second penalty date of September 30. These penalties are a requirement of the Community Charter and the City has no authority to either waive or modify these penalty amounts. A payment which is one day late is subject to the full amount of the penalty.
Fire Prevention Week Open House The Parksville Fire Department will open its doors on Sunday, October 4 from 10 am to 2 pm to recognize Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10). Residents are welcome to drop by for a little fun and most importantly, to learn some possible lifesaving strategies for fire prevention. Tours of the fire hall will be conducted by firefighters and the RCMP will be on hand to check car seats. The fire hall is located at 160 Jensen Avenue West. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep©” which underscores the importance of having a working smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of your home, including the basement. The PVFD would like families to focus on prevention by planning ahead and integrating a few simple fire safety activities into everyday lives. nfpa.org
Prepare to Survive! In a large scale disaster your neighbour may be your first responder if roads are damaged and emergency services are without access. The Regional District of Nanaimo along with Parksville, Lantzville and Qualicum Beach will host a free event on October 3 and October 4 at the Coombs Fairgrounds. “Prepare to Survive” offers training for critical skills in an emergency and the opportunity to practice those skills in a disaster simulation setting. The event is open to Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness teams, Emergency Social Services and Emergency Communications Team volunteers and those members of the public who may be interested in volunteering with NEPP, ESS or ECT. Detailed information at rdn.bc.ca. Although the event is free, registration is required to beready@rdn.bc.ca or 250 390-6526.
Benefits of Tree Watering Bags Over the summer, the parks department installed 170 tree watering bags throughout the City in an effort to lessen stress during the drought period and promote healthy tree growth in the City’s urban forest. The bags are hand-filled with nonpotable water and installed where the irrigation system is turned off. The bags have holes which slowly release the water into the soil over five to seven hours, supplying the tree with water for up to a week. There are many benefits to watering bags – • Double as a way of mulching because bag ensures no direct exposure of the watered ground to the sun so there is minimal evaporation of water. • More efficient watering by directly applying water to the roots to limit wasteful runoff. • Amount of water used for irrigation is minimized since the rate of release is controlled. • Provide support for new trees with weak stems. • Great time saver! • Works within Level 4 Water Conservation. Tree watering bags, available from local hardware stores and garden centres, are easy to use. The bag goes around the tree; it is filled with water and then zipped up. Bags are then refilled so the process continues. The bags work best with immature trees and can be joined together for larger trees. An alternative is a five gallon bucket with a couple small holes drilled in the bottom and placed near the tree base. Fill it with water once or twice a week for slow deep watering. Larger trees could use more buckets placed further away from the trunk.
City Dates September 9 September 17 September 17 September 28 September 30 October 1 October 4 October 5 October 8 October 8 October 12 October 15 October 15 October 15 October 19
Council Meeting Advisory Planning Commission Coffee with Council Property Tax Sale (if required) Second Property Tax Penalty Coffee with Council Fire Prevention Week Open House Council Meeting Advisory Design Panel Coffee with Council Thanksgiving Day Holiday ShakeOut Day BC Advisory Planning Commission Coffee with Council Council Meeting
The public is encouraged to attend Council meetings held on the first and third Mondays of the month and may observe advisory committee meetings. Refer to the website for agendas and meeting highlights and minutes.
How To Reach Council MAYOR Marc Lefebvre .................................... 250 954-4661 COUNCILLORS Mary Beil............................................ 250 927-4097 Al Greir .............................................. 250 248-1285 Kirk Oates .......................................... 250 802-2059 Teresa Patterson .................................. 250 954-9488 Sue Powell.......................................... 250 954-3070 Leanne Salter ...................................... 250 248-8097 citycouncil@parksville.ca City Hall, 100 Jensen Avenue East P O Box 1390, Parksville V9P 2H3 facebook.com/cityparksville twitter.com/city_parksville 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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ore than a few times a day we head to our Facebook page where we can see, and moderate to a degree, what’s been said about our stories through comments on our website. To be honest, it’s done defensively, almost with fear. We are not afraid of any criticism of our stories — that comes with the territory. What makes us tremble is the possibility there will be a comment that’s libellous, in the pure legal sense of the word or hedging toward such an outcome. Or in poor taste. Or a personal attack. Or a comment filled with foul language. We have seen all of the above. Often, we get ideas from the non-troubling comments, ways to advance or follow up on a story that we did not consider or did not have time to pursue. For that we are thankful. But it’s the dark side we fear. There have been successful lawsuits against people who have posted libellous comments on Facebook and other social media sites, but that doesn’t seem to stop anyone. The problem is the lack of filters. Both personally (individual people who comment) and with so-called moderators. Those who call themselves moderators usually lack any professional experience regarding libel. Or at least it looks that way. They tend to lean toward the free-speech, anything-goes model of public discussion. That’s all well and good in theory, but what about real life? A store that one complains about might knee-jerk react to an inflammatory comment about its operations and put someone who supports a family out of a job. A person attacked may be struggling with mental health challenges and be pushed over the edge by mean-spirited comments. Everything we publish goes through multiple sets of eyes before it hits the paper. Many of these eyeballs have decades of experience looking for the legal land mines of defamation. We also have an experienced media lawyer ready to take our call, and provide advice, at a moment’s notice. By no means is this absolutely foolproof or an exact science, but how many so-called moderators have those checks and balances? Reports on the death of newspapers have been greatly exaggerated. We can’t speak about other markets, but the residents and businesses of Parksville Qualicum Beach continue to support this traditional form of media. We are humbled and grateful for that. As self-serving as this seems, we also believe that support keeps alive a more responsible, professional forum for public discourse. — Editorial by John Harding
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“This year really feels like a fresh slate,” rollie Koop, see story page a1
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Change for the sake of Change Some people in Canada want change so badly that they want to kick this recession into overdrive — a recession that is world wide. Thomas Mulcair, Justin Trudeau and Elizabeth May see the opportunity to slide into power on empty and shallow promises that they feel will appease and attract voters who are disgruntled with the present government. Voters should think carefully about which party will be the better choice to lead us through this unstable economic time. Promises of jobs, economic recovery, doubling the amount of refugees from Syria, the Middle East and Africa, where does the money come from to pay for this? And where are the very wealthy Arab countries that should step in and assist? The very rich? The top business and corporations? Of course not, that money will move very quickly and it will be once again the dwindling middle class that will bear the brunt of these decisions. Be careful what you wish for. Valerie axford Parksville
QB needs a hedge Bylaw for safety
With all of the fires we have had this summer, I would like to mention that hedges also present a real fire hazard as they dry out on the inside. A good example is the fire that consumed a 100-foot hedge at a townhouse complex in Parksville. Hedges also provide cover for criminal activity. Two years ago we had our home broken into and I attribute it partially to a high hedge. Hedges are very nice looking as long as they are maintained and kept to a reasonable height such as you see along Memorial Avenue from the roundabout to Qualicum Foods. What a shame it would be if these hedges were 10-15 feet high. That beautiful entrance to our town would not be the same. Bylaws are adopted for various reasons
and one is to help protect the rights, safety and value of property owners. I believe Qualicum Beach should have a bylaw that restricts front-yard hedges to around five or six feet like many other towns and cities have. We need to give our town another tool to help settle disputes, add to safety and save our values. A proposal to town council to adopt a hedge bylaw is worth consideration. Your opinion would be appreciated. dennis Hunt Qualicum Beach
thanks for help at aCCident sCene
I wanted to take a moment to write a huge thank-you to the wonderful couple, the paramedics, firemen and everyone involved who helped me at the scene of my serious car accident on Aug. 12 on the Island Highway north of the Rosewall Creek bridge. I drive daily from Qualicum Beach to Comox for work and on that evening I swerved to miss a deer on the highway and ended up flipping my car into the centre median. I was so very lucky I wasn’t more seriously hurt. But everyone who stopped to help and take care of me, I thank-you. Hugs to you all. I will be forever grateful. lisa Hewer Qualicum Beach
sChool supplies: donate, not waste
It’s back to school shopping days and I just saw a TV commercial where the mother was buying two of everything for her forgetful son. This is one example of how we live in such a wasteful society. I, for one, do not care to see commercials where a mother is encouraged to throw an extra backpack in her shopping cart knowing that her son is likely to lose one. What are the repercussions of this? Children are growing up with a sense of entitlement. There will always be new things for them whenever they want it. They don’t
have to work for it. The discarded backpack will just end up in a landfill. What about the poor child labourer who stitched up the backpack for minimal wages so that the average Canadian mother can chuck an extra one in her shopping cart? Does this teach the child how to care and have empathy for the vast number of children around the world and even locally who don’t even have basic school supplies and can’t afford a simple pencil? Perhaps the mother, rather than buying a second backpack for her son, might encourage him to spend the same money on a donation for school supplies for some needy child. simon Burn Qualicum Beach
alberni-pacific rim
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pastafarians and spaghetti Monsters
We couldn’t agree more with Michael Scott’s letter to editor (The NEWS, Aug. 27). He opines that it is wrong to allow letters to the editor to be used as a religious pulpit. But, since that seems to be the case in The NEWS, he states all religions ought to be able to claim equal space. So, in that spirit, we think it would be only right to devote a few lines to a relatively new but internationally-recognized religion, that of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Established back in 2005 in Kansas, the congregants, known as Pastafarians, believe the FSM to be the one true god who created the earth and all the universe approximately 4,000 years ago while he was drunk. Although Pastafarianism is as legitimate as any other religion, in 2014, Obi Canuel, an ordained Pastafarian minister in Coquitlam, paid the supreme sacrifice for his beliefs when he stood up to the authorities (ICBC) and refused to remove his religious headgear, a stainless steel spaghetti strainer, for his driver’s licence photo. He now rides a bicycle. As in most religions, true belief is not a requirement. Should anyone care to join the church, check out their website. fern and laurence wayman Qualicum Beach
Views in the News
parksVille: rdn:
marc lefeBVre, mayor,
Joe stanHope chairman,
city of parksville
regional district of nanaimo
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scott fraser, mla,
Better weather — I like it cooler. Ken Brown Parksville
I don’t. I prefer summer. nancy noel Victoria
I really like the different colours, and it’s a little cooler. Gary coX French Creek
The colours, by far. KerI SmITh Parksville
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A few words about the toilet. Funny word, described. that. It’s been around for about 500 years, but Then a British plumber came up with a mirait hasn’t always referred to a porcelain throne. cle innovation — a flush toilet with an elevated In the Middle Ages it was a piece of cloth la- water tank. The plumber called his invention dies draped over their shoulders while receiv- The Marlborough Silent Water Waste Preventer. ing visitors. Later, ‘toilette’ became a dressing His name — gloriously — was Thomas Craproom, then the act of grooming per. He should be living at this — ‘making one’s toilet’. When they hour. Last summer, world scientists said that Marie Antoinette had ‘fait showcased the latest in lavatorial sa toilette’ they meant she’d been By Arthur Black ingenuity at a Sanitation Exhibition getting gussied up — not down on in New Delhi. her hands and knees with a lavatoThese are not vanity items for the ry plunger. rich and pampered — they are inDo you tend to gag when you novations designed to combat the hear that a lady has sprinkled herglobal problem of poor sanitation. self with eau de toilette? Relax. It’s Two and a half billion humans have only cologne. no access to anything like the bathBut back to the back-house. It rooms you and I use. Every year, travels under a slew of aliases — 700,000 children die from diarrheal Aussies call it the dunny, Scots say ‘privvy’. It is diseases. With decent sanitation most of them also the head, the loo, the outhouse, the WC, would be alive. the jakes, the jacks, the john – and for reasons But toilets aren’t just about sanitation, they known only to Cockneys — the khazi. can actually pay for themselves. Some of the Oh yes, and the crapper. Mustn’t forget the innovations on display in New Delhi: an Amercrapper. ican-designed power plant The invention of the toilet The invention of the toilet producing 150 megawatts of belongs right up there with fire belongs right up there with electricity — enough to power and the wheel. Before them we a small city. It runs on human fire and the wheel had, well, holes in the ground, waste. A British team showed basically. Cess pits where unoff a miniature fuel cell that can ARTHUR BLACK treated human waste — ofcharge a cellphone overnight. ten tons of it — piled up and It runs on urine. Scientists from festered. Infrequently, some poor sods had to Colorado brought a system that uses solar power bucket out those pits – usually into the near- to heat waste to 300C. The process not only kills est stream. In 1821 an observer noted that the all pathogens, it creates ‘biochar’, a charcoal-like River Fleet in downtown London wasn’t very... product that can be burned as fuel. fleet. In fact, he wrote, “it is almost motionless The lesson? Human waste is not ‘waste’. It with solidifying (human) filth”. can revolutionize poor societies as an energy Rodents, bacteria and ultimately infectious generator and a money maker. diseases flourished. Thomas Crapper would be flushed with Flush toilets, which appeared commercially pride. around the beginning of the 19th century were — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring Island. not an immediate success. They frequently His column appears weekly in The NEWS. ‘backfired’ with results better imagined than E-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca
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13.23 per kg
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156gr
680ml
500gr
340-398ml
Selected, 500ml-1lt
Goldfish Mac & Cheese
Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce
Artichokes
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Perogies 815-907gr
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$
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Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Tomato Sauce 398ml
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$
170gr
4
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Tastie
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Chicken Drumettes
8.82 per kg
1kg
4
$
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Grain Fed Free Run
Pork Shoulder Smoked Picnic
$ Per
LB
Olymel
Olymel
Buddig
375gr
450gr
55gr
Bacon
Hockless, 6.61 per kg
Sliced Meats
Wieners
3
$
12
$
Locally Raised BC Poultry
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Knorr
Knorr
112-167gr
900ml
PLUS A
Kraft
Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix
1
2
Green Giant
Knorr
Hellmann’s
40-83gr
890ml
3
$
$ Knorr
Mayonnaise
Soup Mix
750gr
2
$
$
Frozen Vegetables
Simply Broth
Pasta or Rice Sidekicks
1
$
Classic Sauce or Gravy Mix
4
$
26-47gr
1
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$ 140-184gr
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Wine Gums
44gr
1
$
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Paradise Island
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$
Armstrong
Minute Maid
Simply Orange Juice
Melitta
Estate Whole Bean Coffee
2.63lt
907gr
Approx. 800gr
Clif Bar
Perform Thirst Quencher
SIZE
5
Black Diamond
Parkay
Shredded Cheese 340gr
1.28-1.36kg
Primo
3
Premium Plus Crackers
525-540ml
227-284gr
375-455gr
Instant Oatmeal
1lt
$
Christie
Ready To Serve Soup
Pasta Entree
3
5
Quaker
Life or Corn Bran Squares Cereal
LICABL PP
Quaker
Quaker
Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal
Quick Oats 2.25kg
470-600gr
1
$
Dairyland
Wonder
Robertson’s
Marmalade or Lemon Curd
450-500gr
4
$
$
3
$
$
4
3
228-336gr
750ml or 905gr
EES EF
5
5
$
LICABL PP
Quaker
100% Pure Apple Juice
Syrup or Pancake & Waffle Mix
$
$
1
$
SunRype
Aunt Jemima
$ Michelina’s
1
PLUS A
336gr
Margarine
$
LICABL PP
EES EF
Black Diamond
Cheestrings
PLUS A
$
10
$
68gr
950ml
PLUS A
$
BIG
950ml
Energy Bar
EES EF
10
Gatorade
250ml
2% White or 1% Chocolate Milk Beverage
English Muffins 6’s
473ml Old El Paso
2
Knorr
Maple Leaf
$
2
10x200ml
156gr
Dr. Oetker
Giuseppe Pizzeria Rising Crust 830-900gr
2
$
LICABL PP
EES EF
1
$
3
$
5
Potatoes
113-114gr
Green Giant
1
1
$
256-350gr
Selected, 150-196gr
1
Salted Caramel, 85gr
Dr. Oetker
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24’s
24x10-16gr
Pepsi, 7-Up or Schweppes
Dare
Breaktime Cookies
250gr
5
$
LICABL PP
1
$
Snack Pack Pudding Cups
Del Monte
Fruit
Selected, 398ml
4x99gr
1
$
1
$
2
3
5
3
$
$
$
$
Favourites Assorted Candy Bars
5
Nut Bar
465-501gr
3
$
Planters
Dipps or Chewy Granola Bars
1lt
$
2
Quaker
Biscuits
EES EF
1
$
650ml
Peek Freans
1
$
$
Guiseppe Pizzeria Thin Crust
Selected, 341-398ml
398ml
284ml
$
Old El Paso
Thick ‘n Chunky Salsa
$
Popcorn Twists, Cheese Pleesers or Potato Chips
Canned Vegetables
Tomatoes
2
$
153gr
Old Dutch
Hunt’s
Money’s
Old El Paso
Stand ‘n Stuff Hard Taco Shells
$
THE BUCK STOPS HERE! Pieces & Stems Mushrooms
1
$
$
Beverage
Selected, 4’s
3
$
Selected, 125-189gr
Minute Maid or Five Alive
Lipton Soup Mix
Flakes of Ham, Turkey or Chicken
Crunchy Shells or Tortilla Bowl
398ml
3
$
Old El Paso
28-35gr
Refried Beans
PLUS A
1
$
Idahoan
Seasoning Mix
Old El Paso
PLUS A
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$
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$
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Simply Orange Juice
Melitta
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2.63lt
907gr
Approx. 800gr
Clif Bar
Perform Thirst Quencher
SIZE
5
Black Diamond
Parkay
Shredded Cheese 340gr
1.28-1.36kg
Primo
3
Premium Plus Crackers
525-540ml
227-284gr
375-455gr
Instant Oatmeal
1lt
$
Christie
Ready To Serve Soup
Pasta Entree
3
5
Quaker
Life or Corn Bran Squares Cereal
LICABL PP
Quaker
Quaker
Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal
Quick Oats 2.25kg
470-600gr
1
$
Dairyland
Wonder
Robertson’s
Marmalade or Lemon Curd
450-500gr
4
$
$
3
$
$
4
3
228-336gr
750ml or 905gr
EES EF
5
5
$
LICABL PP
Quaker
100% Pure Apple Juice
Syrup or Pancake & Waffle Mix
$
$
1
$
SunRype
Aunt Jemima
$ Michelina’s
1
PLUS A
336gr
Margarine
$
LICABL PP
EES EF
Black Diamond
Cheestrings
PLUS A
$
10
$
68gr
950ml
PLUS A
$
BIG
950ml
Energy Bar
EES EF
10
Gatorade
250ml
2% White or 1% Chocolate Milk Beverage
English Muffins 6’s
473ml Old El Paso
2
Knorr
Maple Leaf
$
2
10x200ml
156gr
Dr. Oetker
Giuseppe Pizzeria Rising Crust 830-900gr
2
$
LICABL PP
EES EF
1
$
3
$
5
Potatoes
113-114gr
Green Giant
1
1
$
256-350gr
Selected, 150-196gr
1
Salted Caramel, 85gr
Dr. Oetker
DEALS YOU’LL GO LOONIE OVER!
Nestle
24’s
24x10-16gr
Pepsi, 7-Up or Schweppes
Dare
Breaktime Cookies
250gr
5
$
LICABL PP
1
$
Snack Pack Pudding Cups
Del Monte
Fruit
Selected, 398ml
4x99gr
1
$
1
$
2
3
5
3
$
$
$
$
Favourites Assorted Candy Bars
5
Nut Bar
465-501gr
3
$
Planters
Dipps or Chewy Granola Bars
1lt
$
2
Quaker
Biscuits
EES EF
1
$
650ml
Peek Freans
1
$
$
Guiseppe Pizzeria Thin Crust
Selected, 341-398ml
398ml
284ml
$
Old El Paso
Thick ‘n Chunky Salsa
$
Popcorn Twists, Cheese Pleesers or Potato Chips
Canned Vegetables
Tomatoes
2
$
153gr
Old Dutch
Hunt’s
Money’s
Old El Paso
Stand ‘n Stuff Hard Taco Shells
$
THE BUCK STOPS HERE! Pieces & Stems Mushrooms
1
$
$
Beverage
Selected, 4’s
3
$
Selected, 125-189gr
Minute Maid or Five Alive
Lipton Soup Mix
Flakes of Ham, Turkey or Chicken
Crunchy Shells or Tortilla Bowl
398ml
3
$
Old El Paso
28-35gr
Refried Beans
PLUS A
1
$
Idahoan
Seasoning Mix
Old El Paso
PLUS A
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$
1
$
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Deli & Cheese Grimm’s
Classic Oven Roast Ham
2
$
Grimm’s
Grimm’s
4 Pack Pepperoni Sticks
French Herb or Bavarian Meatloaf
1
4
50
Per
100 gr
Sushi
Saputo
Chevrai
Roast or Smoked Turkey Breast
9 Piece B.C. Rolls
100 gr
Woolwich Dairy
Sunrise
Cheese Slices
113gr
2
160-200gr
4
$
5
$
Medium
Chow Mein
$
Medium
Vegetable Chop Suey
6
6
$
$
Available at select stores only.
5
$
per 100gr
8 Piece Happy California Rolls
$
Per
Medium
Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls
7
$
Natural Pastures
Brie or Camembert Cheese Min. 180gr
6
10
$
$
Available at select stores only.
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2
$
Little Cedar Falls
Whole Steelhead
Frozen
Sockeye Salmon Fillets
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$
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100 gr
Per
100 gr
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Cooked White Tiger Prawn Tails
Fresh
Ahi Tuna
25
% off
5
$
41/50 Size
Per
100 gr
All Quality Fresh Tubs Excludes Organic
Price discounted at the checkout.
2
$
Per
100 gr
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Italian Buns
White or 60% Whole Wheat Bread
2
4
6 pack
for
6 pack
Mini Danish
Bagels
Casa Mendosa
10” Tortilla
Selected
3
$
6 pack
Cream Puffs
5
Oroweat
Bread
Decadent Chocolate Cookies & Creme Lemon Truffle Mocha Java
680gr
10
3
5
$
2$
$
$
3
$
6 pack
Double Layer Cake • • • •
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3
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$
$
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Quality Foods • Taste for Life Udi’s
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264-286gr
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Coconut Water
400ml
310-500ml
175gr
3
5
1
$
$
Danone
Manitoba Harvest
Activia Probiotic Yogurt
Hemp Hearts
650ml
Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, 227gr
$
2
2x Fleecy
Concentrated Fabric Softener 1.47lt
5
$
$
LICABL PP
EES EF
3
5
$
PLUS A
100gr
$
1
$
Want-Want
Superslim Brown Rice Crisps
Household
Ziploc
Glad
Magic
Sandwich Bags
Containers
Aluminum Foil
40’s
Assorted sizes
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$
12x25ft
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$
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Transit is changing. RDN transit operations manager Daniel Pearce explained as of this past Sunday, Parksville route 88 will operate with a smaller “community” bus that has a 20-person capacity, compared to the former, conventional bus that had a 60 person capacity. Pearce said it’s “still 100 per cent wheelchair accessible” but it’s a little cheaper and “less intimidating” for riders. He said there’s also a new stop at the transit shelter set up in front of Wembley Mall along Highway 19A and one in front of the new B.C. Liquor Store location. Route 88 will also provide service to the Oceanside Health Centre, which it wasn’t able to do before as the large bus couldn’t get into the health centre’s parking lot. Pearce said the changes came about from discussions with the community, the planning process and input from the regional district’s transit committee representative Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre.
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A Qualicum Beach mystery, with clues WENDY MAURER NEWS Contributor
A woman named Sandy bought a property on Bennett Road in Qualicum Beach in 2004. There was a very old house on the property. Hanging in that house was the portrait of a young woman, done in charcoal, wearing a period dress. Also found in the house were documents dated from 1907 to 1941. The documents belonged to a family named Bennett. Could it be the same people the road is named after? How exciting. In reviewing the documents I discover that the man of the house was Fred F. Bennett. He was an entrepreneur and appears to have sold real estate for a time in Port Alberni — “Drakes & Bennett, Real Estate Agents.” There is a map of the original Alberni District and a listing of some of the lots, along with selling prices and terms of sale. For example Lot # 112 was offered: two fiveacre blocks, uncleared at $180/acre. One quarter of the price to be paid in cash, with the balance payable in six12-18 months. It is unclear from these documents when the Bennett’s arrived in Qualicum Beach, however a bill for a piano was mailed to F. F. Bennett at a Vancouver address in April, 1913 from Mason and Risch Ltd. There is also a large quantity of cancelled bank cheques from 1907 to 1913 which give a glimpse of Fred’s life. In 1914, Fred received a letter from the B.C. Legislative Assembly acknowledging receipt of a petition signed by himself and others asking for $50,000 for road work for Qualicum Beach. No word on whether the request was granted. In April 1917, Fred received a letter from the B.C. Forest Branch Chief Forester M.A. Grainger stating where Fred could attend to write his examination for the position of Assistant Forest Guard. Only British subjects were permitted to take the examination. In November 1917, Fred received a bill from “The Qualicum Merchant”, Mr. E. Bunting, purveyor of “wholesale and retail groceries, provisions, dry goods,
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Mini Bell Bennett, wife of Fred F. Bennett, were early residents of Qualicum Beach.
hardware, etc.” In 1924, M.K.Bennett received a letter on Sept. 10 from Independent Radio Engineers giving exclusive territory rights for their products. Discounts on the Northern Electric sets are 30 per cent, Radiola 25 per cent, parts average 25 per cent with Northern Electric Peanut tubes 33.3 per cent — they will send their staff magazine each month. The woman in the picture appears to be Mini Bell Bennett, who was married to Fred. Sadly for Mini, Fred died young, in 1927. There is a bill from the undertaker in Vancouver and letters of sympathy to Mini. In a letter from Mini’s Aunt Elizabeth Rent, it mentions Mini and Fred had sons. A condolence letter from Mini’s sister in New York City, mentions that Max and Dick will need her more than ever now. There is also a letter from this same sister “Babe” sent in 1917 from southern California,
where she mentions Qualicum Beach and elaborates on her current adventures, including going up in an aeroplane. Sadly she forgot her “Kodak” at home so had no photo to share. This treasure trove of documents was recently donated to the Qualicum Beach Museum by the owners of the home who discovered them. We are so grateful for this snapshot of local history. Having letterhead from a local business from 1917 and information about local people is a treasure. There are so many clues to follow up here to find out more information about the Bennetts and about Qualicum Beach. These documents are now stored in the Qualicum Beach Museum Archives and form part of our local history collection. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm through September, then Tuesday and Thursday from 1-4pm over the winter.
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Rock-a-Bear Baby opens shop in Parksville The store sells baby attire from all over Canada, including Vancouver Island CandaCe Wu news@pqbnews.com
It all started with the name. Owner Krystal Vaudreuil explains her new Parksville baby attire storefront and spa came about by way of a great name suggestion from none other than her own mother. “I said to my husband, ‘we should open a baby store’ and that night I talked to my mom and she said, ‘you could call it Rock-a-Bear Baby,’” Vaudreuil told The NEWS. “I thought to myself, now I have to do it — that name is too perfect.” And just like that Rock-a-Bear Baby Swag and Spa was born. The cozy 800 square feet spa is nestled along Morison Avenue in Parksville with a little wooden sign out front saying: “positive vibes only.” It’s relaxed, smells delightful and the shop is bursting with adorable bamboo onesies, fox-print sleepers and incredibly soft swaddles. Basically, it’s parental paradise. Vaudreuil calls it “a mom-friendly spa” noting new mothers are welcome to bring their babies in with them during a treatment. As Vaudreuil’s first-born is just six months old, she’s more than understanding about motherhood. The shop carries mostly made-in Canada products like Salt Spring Soap Works Body Gelato, Vancouver’s Emerson Apparel line and Cowichan Valley Rocks and Roots shoes. Vaudreuil said before she opened the shop, she found it difficult to find locally-made baby attire in Parksville and she often found herself shopping online to buy products made in B.C. Recognizing a need in the community, Vaudreuil paired her skills as an esthetician with her background in business and opened a store to serve a wide range of women. Rock-a-Bear Baby spa treatments include: manicures, pedicures, leg and foot massages, threading, waxing, tinting and YonKa specialized facials. The team includes Vaudreuil, Lindsay Millar and Mahriya Auchoin. Unlike most new mothers who take maternity leave after having a baby, Vau-
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The new crew at Rock-a-Bear Baby Swag and Spa hosted a grand opening barbecue last week where they raised $165 for Haven House. From left above are Gillian Rice, owner Krystal Vaudreuil (holding six-month-old Rocky’Bear), Lindsey Millar and Mahriya Auchoin. They welcomed more than 100 people to the new storefront along Morison Avenue in Parksville.
dreuil launched into entrepreneurship. But she szhe said isn’t overwhelmed. In fact, she seems more relaxed than most people without a newborn or new business. “This was all meant to be,” she said, holding her now six-month-old baby boy. “I knew this was a good idea from
the beginning. I just had a feeling.” Vaudreuil is originally from Saskatchewan but was drawn to the West Coast two years ago. “I was coming out here way too much,” she said. “I just wanted to be here for the lifestyle, the beauty, the air, the environment.” Rock-a-Bear Baby Swag and Spa is
located at 147 Morison Avenue in Parksville. The shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, or to book an appointment, stop by or call 250-586-2772 or e-mail rockabearbaby@gmail.com.
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Nous Chantons seeks new members French singing group was started in 2008 to celebrate french music and culture CandaCe Wu
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French is one of the most romantic languages in the world — and a small group of women in Parksville Qualicum Beach are celebrating it in song. Nous Chantons is a choir made up of 12 women who share a common love of the french language. They meet once a week and sing french songs together for the pure pleasure of it. “It (french music) goes to your core,” Nous Chantons co ordinator Suzanne Bernard told The NEWS. “It goes to your soul. It touches you deeply.” Bernard started the group in 2008. “I was singing to my granddaughter one day and I realized I was losing it,” said explained. So she put an advertisement in the newspaper and rallied together likeminded people who now meet every Wednesday at a different member’s home to sing French songs and celebrate French culture. Nous Chantons is always looking for new members. Bernard said you don’t have to be a professional singer or have any special training, however, it is important that prospective members have an understanding of the french language. “We’re open to those who are bilingual, francophones and francophiles,” she said. The group has a repertoire of 500 songs including favourites such as: Chante-la ta chanson, La vie en rose and La Manic. Bernard stressed that the group is strictly “for pleasure” but said they do perform for schools and seniors homes. Nous Chantons, which translates to We Are Singing, will meet next on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. There is no membership fee. For more information or to become a member please contact Suzanne Bernard at 250-248-8714 or nouschantons@hotmail.com.
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Nous Chantons, above, a singing group based in Parksville Qualicum Beach that meets every Wednesday to practise french songs, is looking for new members.
Sound Connection helps singers find their voice Sound Connection in Coombs will be starting off a new season this Thursday. Sound Connection Choir sings popular and contemporary music and is seeking men and women who love music, singing and have a desire to perform. “We have been directing Sound Connection in Coombs at the Soundgarden for over two years now and it has been a huge benefit to our community, as well as
helping people ‘find’ their voice,” choir co director Megan Keene told The NEWS in an e-mail. “Many of our members have little to no experience and we are constantly finding that some have never been provided with a safe place to sing. Others have been told at some point in their lives that they can’t or shouldn’t sing, and it’s amazing to see these people singing, and finding friend-
ships within this supportive group, so we are seeking new members to join us in song.” Sound Connection meets in Coombs Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at The Soundgarden starting Sept. 10. Vocalists will be instructed on vocal warm-up, exercises, improv and technique. Singers will be provided with lyrics and recordings of the music.
There are no auditions and no experience is necessary, but Keene said “an eagerness to learn is a must.” It costs $70 for seven sessions with another seven weeks following. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. For more information or to register visit www.esteemvocals.com or call Megan Keene at 250-228-2467. — NEWS Staff
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Forward House celebrates clients Dragonfly Dinner will be hosted at the Quality Resort Bayside
The 12th annual Dragonfly Dinner will be hosted next week in support of mental health and the achievements of Forward House clients. The dinner will be hosted Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Quality Resort Bayside starting at 5:30 p.m. According to a news release issued by Forward House, the evening will celebrate mental health, Forward House clients, community supporters and grant funders who help Forward House offer a wide variety of programs and supports. The evening will include a buffet-style dinner followed by recognition, community awards, music, a live auction and a 50/50 draw. Additionally, Forward House 16-month calendars will be available at the dinner featuring art work created by Forward House clients. Forward House has been serving clients in Parksville Qualicum Beach since 1982 with funding from Island Health. Forward House provides day programs for clients with mental health and/or addiction issues.
Oceanside Community Church 1420 Alberni Hwy, Parksville Registration: Wednesday, September 9, 5:30 to 6:30pm Runs from September 16 – May 4, 5:30 to 7:15pm More into: 250-248-5333 or email info@oceansidecc.ca www.oceansidecommunitychurch.com
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The 12th annual Dragonfly Dinner will be hosted next Tuesday in support of mental health. Pictured above, Forward House executive director Sharon Welch (right) gives special recognition to clients and volunteers at last year’s event.
Tickets are $25 each. They are available at Forward House located at 136 East Hirst Avenue in Parksville. Doors to the Dragonfly Dinner open at 5:30
p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. For more information visit www.forwardhouse.com or call 250-954-0785. —NEWS Staff
It’s All About the Garden in Qualicum Who in their right mind would have a garden sale in fall? The Qualicum Beach Garden Club (QBGC) is doing just that. According to a news release issued by the club, “the best time to divide and transplant is in the fall” and the club has decided to share their treasures with other gardeners. The garden sale — deemed All About the Garden — will offer plants and gardening items galore. The release said they will have winter vegetable starts and vegetables.
All profits from the garden sales go to an education fund and in the past the Qualicum Beach Garden Club has supported Milner Gardens’ Shoots with Roots kids program. All About the Garden starts Sept. 12 at the Qualicum Beach Museum from 8 a.m. to noon. The Qualicum Beach Museum is located at 587 Beach Road. For more information contact QBGC president Sue Beatty at 250-954-5211. — NEWS Staff/Submitted By The Qualicum Beach Garden Club
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‘The Hungry Cat Tour’ hits the MAC Jazz is back at the McMillan Arts Centre. Award-winning harp player and renowned guitarist David Sinclair and Keith Bennett will perform
blues, gypsy jazz and pop in Parksville. According to a news release issued by The MAC, the duo is bringing their ‘Hungry Cat Tour’ to
Parksville Sept. 25. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and performances start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12 for OCAC members. Recent releases by Sinclair and Bennett in-
clude Alchemy, an acoustic guitar and harmonica CD/ DVD with instrumental and vocals by Kent Fiddy and Sinclair. — NEWS Staff
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The Regional District of Nanaimo has an employment opportunity for an Operator II position at the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre. Visit ‘Employment Opportunities’ on our website at www.rdn.bc.ca for a complete job posting and job description.
GARDENING HEDGE, TREE trimming and shaping. Special rates. Call (250)240-1116.
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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Permanent part time. 15-20 Hours per week $14.50 - $15.00 Per hour
The Museum is seeking a self-starter to provide administrative/financial support to the Manager and Board of Directors. The ideal candidate must be able to work with a variety of volunteers and adapt to changing priorities. This position requires experience in office and basic accounting practices (payments, cash receipts, payroll), proficiency in standard computer programs such as MS office, spreadsheets, email, social media and accounting information systems, preferably Simply Accounting. Hours of work are flexible but will require some Saturdays June through September. Please apply with resume and cover letter by email to qbmuseum@shaw.ca by Friday, September 11th.
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of
Roy H. Richardson 1931 – 2006
The rolling stream of life rolls on But still the vacant chair, Recalls the love, the voice and smile, Of the one who once sat there. Deeply loved and missed by wife Eva, all the families and friends in ON, UK and BC
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HAULING AND SALVAGE
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ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-947-0572.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
2 bdrm, furnished, beachfront cottage, downtown Parksville. Avail from Oct 1/15 to May 31/16.. Suit quiet, responsible people. $800/mo. Elec, heat & cable. No pets, no smokers. References req’d. 250-2483171.
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6153 Parkwood Dr, Nanaimo Thur., Sept. 10, 10-3pm Fri., Sept. 11, 10-3pm Sat., Sept. 12, 10-1pm Check out our website for pictures of items for sale SmartMoveServices.ca POTTERY SALE. Sat 5th Sun 6th. 10am - 4pm..997 Wright rd.Parksville.(across from Oceanside Elementary School) Awesome Deals. HOUSE CLEANING sale, priced to sell. September 12, 8am-12pm 201 Cedar Street, Parksville, Orley side load, hearth wood stove, new flush mount ceiling, vanity and pot lights, dirt devil upright vacuum, pre lit arch, electric plug in heater, 10x10 shelter, books and lots more. Tops Chapter #985 Huge Annual Fundraiser Garage & Bake Sale. 111 Finholm St. N. Sept 12 (8-1) Lots of treasures, books etc. Come & see!
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE RECLAIMED FIR planks, approx. 300 sq. ft. of beautiful fir plank flooring 1 3/4� thick x 7.5� wide, various lengths, removed from a sunroom, exc. cond. $400 obo. Must haul away. Call 250-752-3277.
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STORAGE MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.
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TOWNHOUSES LUXURIOUS 2 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished 1400sq ft townhome. St. Andrew’s at Morning Star Golf Course. 55+. 6 mo rental. October 1 to March 30 inclusive. NS/NP. $2600/mo. Call (250)468-4200.
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NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE Join us September 19 th for a Bear Facts presentation all about Vancouver Island black bear rehabilitation by Assistant Wildlife Manager, Julie Mackey
12 noon
CARS 1998 CHEV Malibu LS. Good condition. 224,850 km. Serviced regularly. Asking $2,500. OBO. (250)248-5999. 1998 CHRYSTLER Concord (gold colour), auto, low mileage, exc. cond. Fully loaded. Luxury 4dr sedan with leather seats. $2,300. (250)752-5226
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MOTORCYCLES ‘02 HARLEY custom built. Engine has 35,000 km. Lots of chrome, very fancy. Health reasons $7500 or may consider trade cash & small RV Class E. Call 250-468-0309.
RATHTREVOR Beachfront luxury furnished 3 bdrm 2 bath condo. Monthly & avail Sept 8. $1500. Call 1-604-787-9771.
23’, 2007 Surveyor travel trailer, fully equipped, linens, housewares, etc. Full propane. 3,600 km. Island driven. $12,000. Call (250)738-0348.
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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 2,200FT2 Cabinet shop available for long term rent. Fully equiped with tools and equipment. Situated in the Parksville Industrial Park. $2,400 per month plus GST and Hydro. Call Vincent for more info at 250 667 2804, and Gary to view, at 250 248 2428 or cell 250 228 2428.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
5TH WHEEL- Free pad, hydro and water for light responsibilities. Call for more info. $25,000. Call (250)758-0121. ‘92 SLUMBER QUEEN 10’ camper. W: 1000 kg. excellent condition, everything works. $4500. obo. 250-954-3530
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KWALIKUM SOCCER
KSS centre gets new soccer coach Centre for Soccer Excellence in Qualicum Beach gains experienced player and coach T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
Kwalikum Secondary School’s Centre for Soccer Excellence will be welcoming a new face to their program, starting this upcoming school year. Chris Merriman, of the Merriman soccer family out of Nanaimo, will join the ranks as a coach at the KSS Centre for Soccer Excellence starting this month. Merriman, a former Simon Fraser University Clansmen, has spent time playing the beautiful game in Europe with EIF Ekenas Football Club (Finland), as well as playing for the Mid Isle Highlanders here on Vancouver Island. “We’re very pleased to have Chris coming on board with us,” KSS Athletic Director Butch Gayton said. “Chris brings a wealth of knowledge in the game of soccer to our program and I think he’s going to be a great fit here.” “He’s had a ton of experience, both as a player and a coach, so it’s going to be a great learning experience for our students.” Merriman, who’s father Bill coaches the VIU Mariners men’s soccer team, recently spent time as an assistant in 2014 with the Mariners, which saw that team finish second at the national championships. He’s also been one of the head coaches, along with his brothers James and Tyler, at the Merriman Soccer Academy. “It’s nice because the kids know who
TYSON TAYLOR PHOTO
Tony Trozzo (with ball) is one of the KSS Centre for Soccer Excellence students that will have a new coach in Chris Merriman for the upcoming school year.
Chris is,” Gayton said. “He’s coming into this program after playing locally and having success both nationally and interna-
tionally too.” “Lots of our athletes know Chris from his days as a member of the Highlanders
club so it’s cool to have the kids respect him from that point of view, not only as a teacher and coach but for what he’s done on the field as a player too.” The Centre for Soccer Excellence is in its third year and the numbers in the program are still growing. It gives students a chance to learn the ins and outs of the game on an entirely different level, from managing the strength and conditioning side of things off the field to the product on the field. “We’ve been having good success each year,” Gayton said. “We’ve got international students that are coming here interested in the program, a good mixture of boys and girls of all different ages and skill levels that are excited to learn things here in the Centre for Soccer Excellence. We’re just really happy that it’s been such a hit with the students here and continues to grow each year.” With former coach and teacher Shel Brodsgaard leaving to pursue another career, the opening came and Merriman was the right candidate for the position. “It just makes sense,” Gayton said. “His ties to VIU, his ties to the Mid Isle Highlanders, we’ve had players come through KSS that have gone on to play at VIU and have played for the Highlanders as well. Shel was great for us and we loved having him here, sadly for us he had another career opportunity that was too good to pass up so that left a vacancy for us to fill and luckily for us, we found Chris.”
Panters’ September Hockey Classic is coming T YSON TAYLOR
sports@pqbnews.com
The Parksville Panters September Hockey Classic will be taking place September 15-17 and will feature 26 teams from across North America at Oceanside Place. Competing through four age categories (60, 65, 70, 75+), this will be the 15th time the classic
takes place. Starting way back in 1993, with Peter Kucey and Ed Taylor holding a tournament on behalf of the Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Associaition (PGOSA), the tournament was successful in it’s early years. After a hiatus, the classic was re-introduced in 2004 with the opening of Oceanside Place in
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Parksville. At that time, along with the September Classic, the January Junket was also introduced by the Panter organization. Senior hockey was on the rise, with both tournaments still running to this day. “We sent out invites all over the world,” Al Grier, tournament organizer from 2004 to 2008, said.
“There weren’t too many organizations that had senior hockey teams with players over 60, so it was mostly North American teams that came out. These tournaments have been a boost to the local economy over the years, bringing in close to a million dollars during their time here.” The September Classic kicks
off on Tuesday, September 15, and will run through to Thursday, September 17. There will be a beer garden, lots of prizes and a massive group dinner at Cuckoos restaurant in Coombs. Admission is free throughout the tournament, so come down to Oceanside Place to check out some of the action.
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Playing through every imaginable weather condition last weekend, except snow, bowlers at the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club faced lots of challenges in the B.C. Cash Bowls Tournament. After the greens were soaked with rain and the wind finally settled enough, bowlers were able to conquer the conditions as local teams dominated, earning five of the top eight spots.
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Parksville Service Petro Canada
250-248-4745
Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Public
Friendly Courteous Service
431 E. Island Hwy. PARKSVILLE
AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS & SERVICE
Call
50 OFF
FIRST MONTH
250-248-2313 for Details. Two locations in Parksville
HEATED STORAGE AVAILABLE
5 y r a s r e v i n n A
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
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Locally owned & operated
AT OUR GREAT NEW LOCATION!
ALL
KING ALFRED
Trees & Shrubs One FREE bag SEA SOIL
to first 65 customers.
25
% off
Regular Prices
Minimum $10 purchase. Limit one per family.
* Sale items exempt
All Outdoor Pottery
LEYLANDII
50
% off
Marked Price then take an extra % off at the till.
10
Several sizes.
STARTING FROM
5 gallon 6 ft. Reg. $29.99
SPECIAL SALE
FINE Bark
FALL
Mums
SALE
3
$ 99
KEN-DOR
Large 60 litre
8
$ 99OR
10/ 2
$ 99
KING ALFRED
Daffodils SUPER SPECIAL
F HEDGE THE DEER PROO
Reg. $10.99
SUPER SPECIAL
CRATE OF 300
Cypress 1 gallon
Daffodils
7999
$
Reg. $99.99
Tulips 7 $ 2199 10/$299
$ 99
SUPER SPECIAL
Many varieties.
Mulch SPECIAL SALE
3/ 24
GARDEN CENTRE
$
BEAUTIFUL WINTER
Pansies
2
6 packs Regular $3.99
$ 99
SALE
845 Qualicum Road Qualicum Beach
250-594-1117 • Open 7 Days a Week 9-5
VILLAGE WAY
MANT RD.
FARM
QUALICUM RD.
CIAL! E P S 2 1 . T P E S SAT., TH
MEMORIAL AVE.
A32
FERN RD.
GARDEN RD. E.
RUPERT RD. E. To Airport