Quatsino Monthly Newsletter
November 2023
* created by Gwen Hansen

Mark Your Calendar!

On Sunday, November 5th Daylight Saving Time ends. Remember to turn your clocks back 1 hour when you

go to bed on Saturday.

- The Quatsino Residents’ Organization (QRO) will be holding its 49th AGM in the School on Sunday,

November 12th at 2:15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend! Coffee & goodies will be served.
- The Quatsino Museum & Archives will be closed Dec. 1st until the Easter long weekend - March 30th.

- Mainroad North Island Contracting is planning to send over a bridge repair crew on Monday, December 4th to re-deck the Colony Creek Bridge. We should expect a few days of traffic delays.

- The Quatsino Archives Association (QAA) will be holding their 32nd AGM on Saturday, Dec. 9th at 1:00pn in the Museum. Everyone is welcome to attend! Goodies will be served.

- Watch the Quatsinolife facebook page for dates and details on Community Dinners at the Kagoagh Lodge. Contact Gina to book a reservation at gina@kagoagh.com or 250-902-0434.
 

Community News:

- The RD brought over an Alert Bay based marine engineer, with Tuff Marine Products Ltd., on October 12th and is waiting for a proposal for needed repairs, general maintenance, and future upgrades to the Bergh Cove Public Wharf.
“He did go over what many of the repairs would entail so overall I feel we are much better equipped to handle future maintenance with his observations”. Cody Pawluk

- The big green garbage dumpster plus six ‘Hazardous Household Waste’ (HHW) fish totes were hauled out on Oct. 16th. The community’s barging cost will be lower this time since this was a shared barge run.

‘Soon’ the HHW totes, used oil barrels, and vehicle battery pallets will be moved onto the concrete area beside the Recycling Depot to make them easier to care for and access.

We are back to two bear proof, double bin composters at the Transfer Station. These bins will help keep the bear/rat/mouse attracting food waste out of home garbage cans.
Note: Meat scraps should not be composted. Please bag, freeze, then toss in garbage bin on Sundays or toss your meat scraps into deep water to feed the crabs.

- The RDMW is considering decreasing the Transfer Station dumpster’s Sunday opening hours from 2 hours down to 1 hour during the slow usage period - between the beginning of fall until the beginning of summer. If you have any concerns or comments, please email info@rdmw.bc.ca or call 250-956-3301.

- The Trading Post now has solar-powered motion detector lights installed - thanks to all who played the Paddle Wheel fundraiser during the Quatsino Days BBQ - to help with shopping & drop-offs of lightly used goods. Note: Please do not drop-off any fabric items in the Trading Post until Spring. All fabric goods have been removed to make the building less appealing to mice looking for a site for their winter nests.

- Neil Dirom, an old Island logger, is working on a project to document all the old and new sawmills on Northern Vancouver Island for the Shawnigan Lake Museum & the BC Forestry Museum. The museum will be sending him what information and photos we have collected on local old sawmills, but we have little info on the 10 or so small mills in the community right now. If you would like to add your mill to his data base, he would like photos, mill locations, and information on the mill operators sent to njnadirom@gmail.com. QAA

- The QRO’s Quatsino Telephone Directory is being updated for 2024. If you have any updates or corrections, please let me know before Dec. 7th. Gwen @ Quatsino.residents.organization@gmail.com

- The QRO’s Quatsino Homes & Properties for Sale list will be updated for its Winter edition. If you are planning on selling, or renting your property, please let me know before Dec. 7th. Gwen

- November’s forecasted highest tide: - November’s forecasted lowest tide: Nov.27th at11:57am@4m(13.1ft) Nov.27th at6:56pm@0.3m(1.0ft.)
 

Reminders:

- The QFN Marina’s fueling station is open 7:00am – 1:00pm & is closed weekends during the winter months. If you have any questions, contact Dan McKay @ 250-949-0665.

- Air Cab vehicle parking in Coal Harbour @ $40.00/month. Boat moorage @ $2.40/ft/day. Pay at the Hanger Office. - Bergh Cove Public Wharf boat moorage @ $1.00/ft/day, annual fee @ $10.00/ft./year. Pay at wharf shed drop-

box.

- The Quatsino Museum & Archives will be open Saturday & Sunday from 1:00pm – 2:00pm during November.

- The Quatsino Library & Living Room is enjoying a gorgeous fall season with visitors and guests socializing, making use of the library, and going home with goodies and treasures from the Free table and the Yard Sale table, baked goods and coffee were also enjoyed by all. Everyone is Welcome ... from 10 am to the last drop...

MAHJONGG play and lessons are available in the QLLR around noon each Sunday, (bring your lunch)

The FREE TABLE is overflowing with treasures looking for a new home, help yourself, boxes and bags are available. anyone can bring items to donate to this table as well.

The ART WALL has art donations available for all to enjoy and even purchase by donation, with proceeds going in support of the KELP CAFE & QLLR.

The YARD SALE table is loaded with quality items available by donation or best offer with proceeds going in support of the QLLR.

QLLR reporting by quarters is available for all to review in the library binder.

- The QUATSINO LIFE facebook page serves our community by providing positive and promotional posts for all to enjoy. Public service announcements are also posted here, everyone is welcome to post items here.

- The Transfer Station’s recycling drop off areas are open 24/7: Recycling Depot (for glass jars, cans, Styrofoam packaging, plastic bags, waxed cardboard containers, plastic containers, plastic wrap, cardboard, paper, foil, kitchen spray cans), food composter, household battery/lightbulb/paint cans/spray paint /pesticide/oil drop off bins, vehicle battery pallets, fridges/freezers area, fiberglass pile and metal pile.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our recycling program, please don’t hesitate to reach out through email at cpawluk@rdmw.bc.ca or on the phone at 250-956-3301.

- The big green garbage dumpster at the Transfer Station is open from 9:00am – 11:00am every Sunday. *The community will be notified when/if the hours are reduced to 10:00 – 11:00 openings.

- Keep fire safety in mind 24/7 - regularly check your smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and chimneys.
 

Looking for Work? / Looking to Hire?- The RDMW is working with their union workers to establish a Bergh Cove Public Wharfinger/Transfer Station Attendant position @ $35/hr. for 6hr/week or 4hr/week. Interested applicants are asked to contact Patrick Donaghy at: info@rdmw.bc.ca, CC: pdonaghy@rdmw.bc.ca.

Buy? / Sell? / Free? / Trade? / Rent?

- For Sale: large IKEA Dining room table, beautiful aged solid pine, previously loved, about 3’ X 5’ or more, seats 6, used for an office and computer desk, has one cable hole drilled in the top
... free to a good home .. contact mohlerquatsino@gmail.com

- For Sale: John Deere e120 Lawn Tractor ride on mower, 18 original hours, 42" cutting deck. Asking $2,500.00 OBO. Mark @ 250-202-5253.

- For Sale: 14-foot Misty River aluminum boat with 9.9hp Mercury outboard. (no trailer) Asking $1,500.00. Mark @ 250 202 5253.
- For Sale: BCOS garden fundraiser:
5 pounds of organic onions @ $2.00/pd.
3 pounds of organic garlic @ $5.00/pd.
8 pumpkins @ $1.00 each. Contact Gwen at 250-230-1544.

- For Sale: The steel cross-over toolbox attached to the back of the 1991 GMC Sierra 3500 4X4 Crew Cab truck, currently sitting inside the Fire Hall, needs to find a new home. We are asking $1,000 obo for the box (with the truck attached). The funds raised will go towards fire protection equipment & supplies in our community. Contact - Quatsino.residents.organization@gmail.com.
 

Roses & Raspberries:

Roses to Quatsino volunteers and thank you so much for helping us keep the Transfer Station open over the past two months. As you know, staffing the Transfer Station attendant and Wharfinger positions has been a challenge and you’ve helped us tremendously with keeping things running and implementing some great improvements. We have also received a lot of local support with maintenance on the Bergh Cove Public Wharf, which really makes a big difference. We sincerely appreciate your dedication to these community services! RDMW
 

History: 87 years ago, in 1936...

The Anyox, a tug commanded by Captain F. H. Couple and his 15 crewmen, was returning to the Port Alice pulpmill in November with an empty barge, the Dunsyre, manned by Captain W. Billington and a two-man crew, when it was caught in a west coast gale that broke the tow line. After drifting for many hours, the men on the Dunsyre took to the lifeboat and rowed through the storm for 3 hours to the Kains Island lighthouse. Three hours later the barge hit Kains Island and within 1⁄2 hour nothing remained to identify the wreck. The Quatsino Chronicle 1894 - 2005

Clarence Carver was the principal lightkeeper, fog alarm operator, and radio beacon operator on Kains Island where he lived with his wife and two young children, Roy and Joan, from 1933 to 1944. ...........................................................................................................................................................................

This Community Newsletter is compiled and circulated by the Quatsino Residents’ Organization.

 











March 2023 Newsletter Archive

Meetings, Gatherings & Events: 
 

* Quatsino Sound Tsunami Study Update Zoom meeting will be held Thursday March 2nd from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. There will be a 30-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes for questions and answers. Info poster circulated Feb. 19th. 

Zoom: https://uvic.zoom.us/j/83649540263 or by phone: 1-778-907-2071 Meeting ID:836 4954 0263 

* The BCOS Society will be holding its AGM on March 5th at 11:00 in the School. Everyone interested in organic gardening and keeping the Quatsino School an active part of the community is welcome to attend. Membership dues: $10.00/year. 

* Quatsino Library & Living Room … after having applied for and received a Neighbourhood Small Grant the QLLR was able to purchase a card table and chairs as well as a MAHJONG Game. Beginner level classes in MAHJONG play will begin in March on Mondays at 10 am. Join us, bring lunch, coffee/tea will be available. MAHJONG is an ancient oriental game involving picture tiles and strategies that can contribute to mental health and wellbeing. JOIN US FOR MAHJONG MONDAYS. Sue 

* The Kagoagh Lodge will be hosting a Community Dinner during the Easter long weekend – April 7th or 8th! Details will be circulated when confirmed. 

* The Quatsino Museum & Archives will be open by request during March and will be back to regular weekend openings beginning on the Easter weekend April 8th & 9th. Call Gwen at 250-230-1544 or Dianne at 949-7879 to arrange private openings. 

* The Strathcona Regional District has received the grant funding to have staff from Ocean Networks Canada bring the special documentary they have been developing called ‘Tsunami – our 11th Relative’ to Quatsino on Sunday April 16th beginning at 10:00am and includes a free lunch. 

The documentary, which focuses on the First Nations history of earthquakes and tsunamis on Vancouver Island, will be preceded by a public education session. 

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Community News: 

- The QRO has purchased new replacement Pad Cartridges [$86.05] for the community’s Defibrillator which is mounted in the Bergh Cove Wharf shed. 

The HeartStart OnSite AED is designed to be the easiest AED to set up and use and the most reliable defibrillator available. Using the defibrillator is simple. Pulling the green handle powers-up the defibrillator and activates voice instructions. These instructions are paced to your actions, to help guide you through the entire process, from placing pads on the patient to delivering a defibrillation shock. 

Please let your guests and visitors know it is available for emergency use 24/7. 

- [For those who missed the half page North Island Gazette article on Feb. 8, 2023] (very briefly…) On Christmas Eve, at around 10:30am, Alan and Heather Johnson witnessed an amazing event just 300 feet off their beach. Three killer whales were attacking a humpback whale! ‘It was very intense, I mean, there was no slacking off’. While the two smaller killer whales kept attacking the humpback from the side, the largest orca – which Alan describes as one of the largest he’s ever seen – would breach straight up and 

then fall straight down on the humpback. This happened about four or five times. After about half an hour “everything went quiet, absolutely quiet’. 

Jackie Hildering, a humpback whale researcher from the area’s Marine Education and Research Society, stated that humpback whales are ‘fight whales’ and instead of fleeing such encounters they typically hold their ground. 

As no physical evidence of a kill has been reported, and to date there has been no confirmed deaths of a humpback whale due to a killer whale attack off BC’s coast, it was suggested that the whale likely survived. [NIG article was written by Debra Lynn] 

- CityWest, the development partner and part owner of the Connected Coast’s fiberoptics underwater cable project, held a Zoom meeting on Jan. 20th with the Board of RECN, our local internet provider. Under discussion was the proposal for CityWest to partner with or assimilate RECN. 

The Connected Coast cable will be arriving soon to the drop site next to the Bergh Cove Public Wharf. This portion of the project is currently under permit review by the province, and it’s expected to be released for construction sometime near the end of April. Based on that forecast there is a mid-June timeline for the cable to arrive in Quatsino. 

- The Spring edition of the Quatsino Homes & Properties for Sale list will be circulated March 20th. 

If you would like to add, delete, or amend a listing please let me know before March 18th. Gwen 

- The RCMP vehicle, parked across from the Bergh Cove Wharf, was hauled out for repair/replacement in January. No word when/if it will be returned. 

- Registration for annual use at the Bergh Cove Public Wharf (BCPW) is now open. Please use the vessel moorage forms in the wharf shed and submit them in the drop-box. 

Bergh Cove Public Wharf 2023 moorage fees: 

Day Use………….. $ 1.00 per foot per day 

Annual Use ……. $10.00 per foot per year 

Questions/comments/concerns? Contact the RDMW office at 250-956-3301. RDMW 

- From the Quatsino Library & Living Room … the Library space will have a “FREE TABLE” with seasonal 

and good quality items available to visitors for the taking. Guests can donate or acquire and re-home. repurpose items. Gardening items will be available in March, small plant pots, seeds, starter trays etc. Sue 

- The MWRD held a Zoom meeting with the Quatsino Advisory Commission members on Feb. 7th to review 2022 activities and the proposed 2023 budgets for the Bergh Cove Public Wharf and the Quatsino Transfer Station & Recycling Depot. 
 

From notes: 

* More than half of the wharf users paid their moorage fees during 2022 and $1,600 was collected. 

* Decals will be issued to those who have paid their annual moorage fees. 

* It has been 5 years since an engineering assessment report has been done on the wharf. $11th will be set aside for a new assessment report so a new 5-year plan for upkeep and maintenance work can be created. 

*Treated pilings from the Island Copper Mine will be acquired and stock-piled for future wharf piling replacement use. 

* The last scrap metal haul-out cost Quatsino $1,800.00. The next haul-out will be arranged when feasible. 

* The 2022 cost of hauling Quatsino’s garbage to 7- Mile Pit was $2,681.00. The RD managed to find funding to cover half the cost. Quatsino’s annual tax contribution is based on one haul-out/year. Right now, we are sending out the equivalent to 1 ½ loads/yr. As a result, Quatsino’s tax rate for this service will need to go up. 

* Additional items have been added to what can be dropped off at the Recycling Depot. 

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The more items NOT thrown in the garbage bin the lower our taxes will be in the future. 

* A fenced in area will be built next to the Recycling Depot to safely store household hazardous wastes. 

- Thank you to all for the many donations of books to the library. Our collection of donated DVDs is growing as well, if you have DVDS available to donate (or working DVD players) they would be welcome, we have numerous guests with DVD players who do not have reliable or affordable access to the internet and can enjoy movies and documentaries in this way. - Sue 

- An effort is being made to record the history of all Quatsino’s homes - past and present. 

If everyone could send in photos of your homes plus a brief history of the building (when built/hauled in, by whom, when additions and modifications made, and so on), you will be helping preserve a valuable part of our history. 

Also, if you have information on past homes in Quatsino please feel free to send that in too. 

Send to Quatsino.museum@gmail.com or drop them off at the Museum. 

Photos and histories will be compiled and put on display at the Quatsino Museum & Archives this summer. Thank you! QAA 
 

- March’s highest tide: 

3.9m (12.8ft) on Mar. 23rd at 2:31 am PDT. 

lowest tide: 

0.5m (1.6 ft) on Mar. 19th at 6:23 pm PDT. 

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Reminders: 
 

- Spring arrives on March 20th. This is the day to check your emergency evacuation Grab ‘n Go Bags, change the batteries in your smoke detectors and check your fire extinguishers. Be Prepared! QEPT 

- Drop off lightly used items you would like to share with your friends and neighbours at the Quatsino Museum’s ‘Trading Post’ / Free Store. Open 24/7. Please remember that the building isn’t suited for cloth or paper items. QAA 

- The QRO’s Quatsino Telephone Directory has been revised and updated for 2023 and can be purchased at the Post Office or the Museum - $1.00. QRO 

- If you see a whale entangled or in distress, please call the Fisheries Hotline 24/7: 1-800-465-4336. 

- Since EMERGENCY access to the Fire Hall equipment is available to the community 24/7 everyone is reminded to report all use so equipment can be checked & service upon return. QRO 

- The QFN Marina in Coal Harbour provides free day moorage for Quatsino residents. Check the wharf’s notice board for designated free tie-up sites. 

- If you encounter a wild animal behaving aggressively or causing damage to your property, please call the Wildlife Conservation Officer at 1-877-952-7277. Also call Gwen at 250-230-1544 so a Quatsino Alert can be circulated. QEPT 

- QUATSINO LIFE group facebook page is available for all to post positive and promotional and informational posts that celebrate our community and keep people informed. Currently we have about 215 members including friends, family, guests, visitors, neighbours. Sue Mohler 

- Quatsino Transfer and Recycling Station QTRS: Open Sundays from 9:00am to 11:00am. 

The friendly attendant is encouraging EVERYONE TO RECYCLE EVERYTHING (pretty much). Sue Mohler 

- The Quatsino Library & Living Room (QLLR) will be open through March from 10:00am until the last drop! Sue Mohler 

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Looking for Work? / Looking to Hire? 

- Old Quatsino Falling Inc. is fully certified and available for tree falling services. Brushing and clearing also available, Contact Kaity at 250-949-1155 or by email at oldquatsinoinc@gmail.com for estimates and more info. 

- The RD would like to talk to individuals or groups interested in taking on the permanent contracts for the Bergh Cove Public Wharf Facility wharfinger (3hr/week) and the Quatsino Transfer Station & Recycling Depot attendant (3hr/week). Patrick Donaghy at 250-230-1505 / pdonaghy@rdmw.bc.ca. 

Note: Mary Catherine Halvorsen’s new email address – mchalvorsen1@gmail.com . 

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Buy? / Sell? / Free? / Trade? / Rent? 

- For Sale * REDUCED: 2004 Fifth wheel camper. $5,000 obo. Sleeps 5. Toilet, sink, tub, and shower. Fridge & stove - 3way: 12 volts, electric, and propane. Contact Di at 250-949-7879 / moonstarboat@yahoo.com. 

- We would like to know if anyone is planning on having a well drilled. Maybe we would go in on it. 

Contact Shari Anderson at shari_a@yahoo.com. 

- Wanted: We are looking for dry firewood for sale. Contact Shari. 

- For Sale: We have a 10’ bombard zodiac that has recently had the floor redone professionally (motor not included). We’re asking $800, or trade for firewood, machinery work, wood chipping, etc. etc. 

Contact Salal at anitaducati@hotmail.com. 

- Wanted: Water tank. Minimum 500 gallons. Contact Salal. 

- Gina’s Pizza – Tired of cooking? Choose any two toppings for just $25.00 - including delivery! 

Call 902-0434 any day from 4:00pm – 9:00pm. 

- The BCOS ORGANIC garlic fundraiser: 8oz / 250g bags @ $7.00. Good for planting or for eating! Available at the Library on Sundays or call Gwen to arrange pick-up. Thank you! BCOS 

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Roses / Raspberries: 

A Rose to Eva Halls for winning a Star 1 Gold Ribbon at the Skate Canada’s Vancouver Island Regional Competition in Nanaimo on Feb. 3rd & 4th. A&GH 
 

History: 128 years ago, in Quatsino

‘A Beehive of Activity’ from the History of Quatsino Colony by George Nordstrom 
 

“All along the shoreline from Hecate Cove for a distance of three miles westward you could hear the forest ringing with a noise of axes, cross-cut saws and building. Smoke from large bon-fires were in evidence everywhere. Log houses and shake houses of various types were rapidly springing up and row-boats were constantly going between Coal Harbour and the new location, carrying baggage and furniture so as to enable the women and children to move into their new homes. Everybody seemed to be happy and satisfied.” 

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This Community Newsletter is compiled and circulated by the Quatsino Residents’ Organization 

ARCHIVE - June 01, 2022-

 

Meetings, Gatherings & Events:
 

* The Quatsino Museum & Archives will be open

every weekend from 1:00pm to 2:00pm during June.

Stop by for a visit, to ask questions, to look around

or to do some shopping. Call Gwen (250-230-1544)

or Di (250-949-7879) to arrange additional openings.

The next Museum meeting: Sat. June 11th at 10:00.

* Quatsino Library & Living Room will be open every

Sunday from 9:00am until 2:00pm during Spring &

Summer. Coffee, tea, espressos, lattes, and baked

goods are available. DONATIONS GRATEFULLY

ACCEPTED.

Drop off your used books for others to enjoy and

borrow some new books to add to your summer

reading enjoyment.

* Fabulous Kagoagh Lodge Dinners ($35) and

Buffets ($40) are now being offering every evening

from June 2nd until Sept. 20th. Bar opens at 5:30pm

and dinner is served at 6:30pm.

For menu options and to make your dinner

reservation please contact Gina at

gina@kagoagh.com or call 250-902-0434.

* The first ‘Crafting Social’ will take place on Sunday

June 5th from 2:00pm – 3:00pm at the School. Bring

whatever crafty projects you are working on and

enjoy a quiet hour with like-minded people. There

will be sewing machines available on site.

Everyone is welcome! – Kim Justinen 949-9922

* The community is invited to a Baby Shower for

Nicole & baby boy Fox on Sunday, June 12th at 11:00

in the Library. If you would like to contribute vegan

canapés or finger food, please contact Di at 250-949-

7879 or moonstarboat@yahoo.com.

* There will be a Lake Trail work party on Saturday,

June 18

th starting at 1:00. On the to-do-list: brush

cutting, trail raking, ditching and/or corduroying wet

sections, picnic area tidy-up, and outhouse painting.

Everyone who enjoys using these trails is asked to

come out and help – the more volunteers the

better!! Contact Gwen with questions or suggestions

250-230-1544 or gwendolynsherryl@gmail.com.

- You can find the ‘Quatsino Days - June 27th to July

3rd, 2022’ attached poster on community bulletin

boards around the community and on the Quatsino

Life facebook page. Event details will be circulated

June 13th & 20th Go to quatsinodays@gmail.com to

reserve your $15 Fishing Derby and/or BBQ tickets
 

Community News:

- The Spring maintenance check & servicing of the

equipment at the Quatsino Fire Hall on May 8th

brought out a good number of community minded

volunteers. Thank-you to Andrew, Donnie, Nancy,

Perrie, JP, Ron, Dianne & Maya!

We all depend on this gear to be in good working

order 24/7 and the community needs to know how

to access, transport and operate the equipment in

case of an emergency. If you have any questions,

contact Andrew at 250-230-0827.

Next equipment check will be in the Fall.

- The Quatsino Museum has recently purchased and

downloaded 12 more of Ben Leeson’s historic

Quatsino photos from the VPL- all taken between

1908 & 1918. Come & check them out!

- A solar lighting system for the Fire Hall has been

ordered and will be installed mid-June. Thank you to

the RDMW for the grant funding to enable the Fire

Hall to go green. QRO

 

- The Bergh Cove Public Wharf recently received a

lighting upgrade to an LED system with other works

planned for this spring/summer. To help fund the

wharf’s maintenance in the long term, please

continue to register all moored vessels as per Bylaw

982. There’s a drop-box in the wharf shed. RDMW

- The Transfer Station’s ‘big green garbage bin’ was

tapped down and the scrap metal pile tidied up on

May 23rd making more room for more garbage &

metal that can be hauled out for proper disposal

and/or recycling.

Another haul-out of mega totes full of recycling –

plus fish-totes full of old paint, oil & solvents - will be

happening within the next week-or-so –.... at NO

cost to the community! Well done everyone!

- The MWRD is organizing a community wide scrap

metal haul-out. The Transfer Station’s huge scrap

metal pile plus any scrap metal items hiding around

the community will be taken out for recycling.

So far there are 8-10 pickup trucks and several

larger machines - a skidder and a loader, as well as

some smaller random metal objects.

If you have anything that you want to add to the

scrap metal inventory list, contact Sue at

mohlerquatsino@gmail.com.

Once a haul-out date is confirmed, the community

will be notified, at which point these metals should

be brought close to the road or to the transfer

station.
 

- The Northwest Vancouver Island Tsunami Risk

Assessment Project: Phase 2, which focuses on the

populated & recreational areas around Quatsino

Sound, Nootka & Kyuquot, is currently underway:

*Tsunami Safe workshops are being held at 8 local

schools. *A film crew is documenting First Nations

memories and legends of past tsunami events.

*Twenty-five detailed interactive maps of

communities and recreational sites showing

maximum tsunami inundation times, speeds and

heights during a local Cascadia and a distant Alaskan

tsunami event are being creating and will be posting

online. *Metal signage will be created for each site

showing hazard zones and safe rally sites.

A project crew will be visiting Quatsino sometime

during the summer to meet the community and talk

over their findings and discuss risk reduction &

management. Date and time will be posted. QEPT

 

- The QFN Marina’s marine fueling station in Coal

Harbour is now open every day from 7:00am –

7:00pm.

Note: Effective immediately fuel can no longer be

charged on account. Call the Marina Office at 250-

949-6870 with questions.

- The QUATSINO LIFE facebook page now has 176

members. All members can post positive and

promotional community info and local events. SM

- Trail maps have been installed at the head of the

‘Colony Lake Trail’ and the ‘Bergh Road Trail’ plus at

the intersections of the new .5km ‘Connector Trail’.

The maps show the distances between each trail

map plus the distance to make a full circle loop along

Quatsino Road (4.27km). The ‘Bergh Road Trail’ and

‘Connector Trail’ are a bit challenging but pass by

such spectacular ancient cedar snags & trees that it

is well worth it. QRO

- Quatsino’s highest tide this month: June 15th, at

12:14am @ 4m [13ft], and our lowest tide: June

15th at 7:20am @ -0.2m [-0.7in].

Reminders:

- Fridges, freezers and ice makers DO NOT GO on the

METAL PILE. There is a reserved spot for them

marked with a sign "OZONE DEPLETING

APPLIANCES" where they can be processed

properly before being dumped on the pile.

- If you encounter a wild animal behaving

aggressively or causing damage to your property

please let me know asap so the community can be

alerted. Gwen 250-230-1544.

- The community’s Emergency Defibrillator is

located in the glass fronted lock box in the Bergh

Cove Wharf’s shed. A break hammer it attached to

the lock box.

Hello / Goodbye:

Goodbye to Colleen! Good luck on your new

ventures. DR

Hello Salal and Jules! Welcome to the community!

GH

Goodbye Jonathan! Hope you will have some good

memories of your short stay in Quatsino. GH

 

Looking for Work? / Looking to Hire?

- The RDMW is still looking for individual(s) to fulfill

the roles of Bergh Cove Public Wharfinger and

Quatsino Transfer Station/Recycling Depot

Attendant. Each role requires a minimum of just 3

hrs/week with the option of doing added time as

needed. The successful applicant will be an

independent contractor and will receive $24.00/hr.

Also needed: someone to help-out with small

projects at the wharf when needed.

Questions? Or to apply please contact Patrick

Donaghy at 250-230-1505 or pdonaghy@rdmw.bc.ca

Buy? / Sell? / Free? / Trade / Rent?:

- Gina’s Pizza – Tired of cooking? Just getting in and

need a quick dinner? Choose any two toppings for just

$25.00 - including delivery!

Call 902-0434 any day from 4:00pm – 9:00pm.

- For Sale: 5 cu.ft. freezer in good working order

available to a good home. Contact Susan at

mohlerquatsino@gmail.com

- Looking to buy/rent: A double kayak or two single

kayaks with paddles for gentle inshore use during

July and August. Contact Gwen – 250-230-1544.

- For Sale 2014 Bobcat S770 with all attachments

(forks, tree jib, rock breaker, auger, 4 way bucket,

snow bucket, receiver mount) ready to work

today! Machine has new motor with less than 200

hours on it. Work done at West Terra in Nanaimo.

Asking $50, 000 for complete set-up.

Call or text Randy Peterson @ 778-348-7499.

- For Sale: 2006 Ford Expedition, automatic, 4WD,

211,000 kms. $3,000.00.

Call or text Mark at 250-230-3710.

- By Donation: Rhubarb in the BCOS garden is ready

for harvesting! Drop donations in garden shed

‘LETTER’ drop-box. Thank you! BCOS

- Property for Sale: W-435 – 4-bedroom home

(across from Sherberg Island) with a drilled well and

septic on 4.5 acres of semi cleared land and 200ft

waterfront. Contact Ingrid for more info at

lind4@shaw.ca or call 250-203-4248.

 

- For Sale: 2004 Fifth wheel camper. Was $17,000

Blue Book price - now $10,000 *negotiable*. Sleeps

5. Toilet, sink, tub, and shower. Fridge & stove -

3way: 12 volts, electric, and propane. Contact Di at

moonstarboat@yahoo.com or 250-949-7879.

- Property Wanted: Lifelong Gulf Island recluse

seeking calmer waters and looking forward to

participating in the community as a year-round

resident. Although recently retired, my background

is in wooden boatbuilding, house building/repairs

and fixing anything that needs fix'n. I am looking for

a waterfront acreage with some privacy.... cabin

would be fine..... some shop space and a gardening

area would be good. If you're thinking of selling or

you know of anything in the area for sale - please call

Michael at 250-335-1135 or

email islandsafar@hotmail.com.

- Property for Sale: W-140 (next door to the School).

3.76 acres. Undeveloped. Drilled well. Terrific view

of Bergh Cove. $182,500. Contact Iona at

ibhecate@gmail.com for more info.

- For Sale: Split firewood @ $200 a truck load.

For information contact Kaity @ 250-949-1155-

- Check out the lovely new Quatsino Oceanfront

Guest Cabin listed on VRBO,

(vancouverislandnorth.ca) the tourism folks, &

https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/54032658. SM

- For Sale: Forest topsoil. Call Andrew 230-0827
 

Roses / Raspberries:

* A ROSE to John Tyler and Mark Van Mulligen for

removing the freezer left on the Bergh Cove Wharf

many months ago. DR

* ROSES to Donnie and Perrie for finding, towing,

milling, delivering and installing cedar boards around

all the raised garden beds at the School! BCOS

* ROSES to cash sponsors of the 1st Annual Quatsino

Days. Many thanks to Sandra Masales & Sarah Baron

of Royal LePage Advance Realty in Port Hardy, to

Gina & Tyler at Kagoagh Lodge, and to the Sweeneys

at Quatsino Lodge & Eagle Manor. These welcome

funds will help cover the cost of a community BBQ,

decorations, prizes, and other supplies. SM

 

* A ROSE to Gwen for trying to keep the grass and

brush around the community under control. DR

* A ROSE to the Hecate Cove Lodge for donating

little rose bushes for the School’s front flower bed.

Beautiful! BCOS

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* A RASPBERRY to the FIVE bears that have started

dumpster-diving into the Big Green Garbage Bin at

the Transfer Station when it is opened on Sundays

from 9:00am – 11:00am! Everyone needs to be alert

when on site & remember to securely latch the

Recycling Depot after use. SM

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History: Memories from Axel Hansen – Holberg

resident 1917 – 1938 ...
 

“Port Alice was Rev. William Govier’s headquarters

(1906-1951). From there he made frequent visits to

Coal Harbour, Quatsino, Holberg, Port Hardy, San

Josef and Cape Scott. He would come to Holberg on

my Dad’s mail & grocery boat – spend the night at

our place and then set off calling on people along the

way north. It was 25 miles from Holberg to Cape

Scott and my Dad usually found some excuse to

deliver groceries or mail and take the Rev. along to

the end of the road at (Bernt) Ronnings. Then he had

to hoof it the rest of the way. He was a small man –

about 5’3” and 120lbs.

He organized the Anglican Church in Quatsino

when the school moved from there to the present

site (1931). It had no official name ‘till the early

1950’s when it was dedicated by Bishop P-- . He said

as Quatsino was originally a Norwegian settlement

the Church should have a Norse name and ‘Olaf’ was

the only Norse Saint he could find.

Rev Govier also pioneered the Church on the

(Quattishe) Indian Reserve – it was also used as a

school.

Govier eventually had a motorboat to help him on

his trips – but a mariner he was not! He would

approach the dock at full speed – throw out the

clutch and put it into reverse. Bystanders were

always very nervous as he approached!

This book (Canadian Boy Scouts of Canada) was

given to me (11 years old Axel Hansen) by Rev.

Govier.

 

There was an active scout troop at Port Alice and

Rev. Govier was active in it. In 1928 he took about a

dozen scouts on a 3-week camping trip to San Josef.

Various places also sent some boys – me included –

some from Jeune Landing, Coal Harbour and

Quatsino.

The gang arrived on a tug from Port Alice, picking

up boys along the way, overnighted at Holberg, and

the next day set out for San Josef Bay. My Dad and

his 1919 Model T Ford made several trips conveying

baggage and boys as far as (Bernt) Ronnings. Then

we footed it to San Joe.

The beach was a good way beyond the Government

Wharf. Provisions were to arrive on the Mail Boat

that ran 2 or 3 times a week from Quatsino. Just as

we arrived the Mail Boat hove into sight - the ‘Kinky

Kid” with Eugene Falck at the helm. He took us all on

board and sailed us to the beach – where we camped

for 3 weeks. It was a great experience of course.

We had to do our own dishes. Some bright lad

discovered if you threw your tin or enamel plate &

mug into the surf it would, after a short time, be

washed up on the beach in spotless condition.

We cooked over an open fire. One day the pole

carrying the bucket of boiling potatoes caught fire

and collapsed. A nearby lad scalded his feet

somewhat.

Two days after returning home I had a severe case

of measles – as did several others. My Mother said in

my delirious state I kept saying ‘In San Josef the

waves keep breaking!!”

~ Quatsino Museum & Archives

 

* Compiled, circulated by email to Quatsino’s residents and property owners, posted on local bulletin boards, and

printed for pick-up at the Quatsino Post Office by the Quatsino Residents’ Organization.

ARCHIVE April 2022 Newsletter

Meetings, Gatherings & Events:

* The ‘Tsunami Preparedness Week’ High Ground Hike - April 10-16, 2022 - is hosted by Prepared BC. Get tsunami prepared and enter to win prizes! To participate in Quatsino’s High Ground Hike:

1. Between April 10th and 16th - go to one of Quatsino’s NINE tsunami-safe High Ground Rally Sites. This location is where you need to go to be safe during a tsunami alert. (map is included on pg. 4)

2. Take a selfie showing the Rally Site sign to prove you were there.

3. Post your selfie on ‘ PreparedBC ‘ - Facebook or Twitter - under #HighGroundSelfie22, and you'll be entered to win one of 47 prizes from PreparedBC.
1 of 2 Preparedness kits for 4
1 of 4 Preparedness kits for 2
1 of 5 phone charger kits
1 of 6 Grab-&-Go-Bag starter kits
1 of 10 waterproof headlamps
1 of 20 phone banks

4. Add #QuatsinoHGH to win one of 4 additional prizes.
1 of 2 PreparedBC backpacks
1 hand crank/battery/solar-powered radio
1 WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid Kit

For full contest rules go to: www.preparedbc.ca/highgroundhike

* The Quatsino Museum & Archives will be opened from 12:00pm to 4:30pm during the Easter Long-weekend (April 16, 17 & 18) then every weekend from 1:00 – 2:00 for the rest of spring.

* The next Community Dinner at Kagoagh Lodge will be on Saturday April 16th . Bar opens at 5:30pm and dinner is served at 6:30pm. For details and to RSVP please contact Gina at gina@kagoagh.com.

* If you would like to help plan & organize the July long weekend ‘Quatsino Days’ stop in at the Library on Sunday April 17th at 10:00.

* On Easter Sunday, April 17th, Lars Justinen will be playing traditional pipe organ hymns on his digital keyboard for 2 hours, from noon to 2pm. Everyone is welcomed to drop in for a few minutes of Easter meditation in St. Olaf’s Church. Enjoy this informal opportunity to enjoy a few traditional pipe organ melodies in this special environment.

* There will be a virtual public information session to mark the start of Phase 2 of the ‘Northwest Vancouver Island (tsunami) Risk Assessment Project’ on Wednesday April 27th from 7-8pm via Zoom (link below). You are receiving this invitation because you live in a community that is part of Phase 2. There will be a 30-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes for questions and answers. · Online via Zoom link - https://uvic.zoom.us/j/88473290914 · Telephone 778-907-2071 / Meeting ID: 884 7329 0914
Should you have any questions, comments or concerns please contact Project Manager Soroush Kouhi, PhD at skouhi@uvic.ca or 250- 472-5400

* The next General Meeting of the Quatsino Archives Association (QAA) will be on Saturday, April 30th at 1:00pm in the Museum. Everyone is welcome! - 2022 Membership dues: $10.00



 

Community News:

- Many of us in Quatsino are troubled by the recent conflict in Ukraine and have chosen to show our support by donating to the Red Cross’s

Ukrainian Relief Fund. If you are interested in doing the same you can do so from their website: https://www.redcross.ca/donate/appe

al/donate-to-the-ukraine, or call at 1-800-418-1111, or text UKRAINE to 20222. QRO

- A supply of Emergency Dehydrated food for our Reception Centre at the School has arrived. Thank you to the RDMW for covering the cost!

Also, the Bergh Cove Organic Schoolyard (BCOS) has covered the cost (+ $200.00) of a small propane burner & tank for the Reception

Centre. Thank you BCOS members! QRO
 

- Connected Coast Project update: ‘The construction of the backbone fibre optics undersea cable project started on the northern segment of the BC Coast and will be moving south as permits allow.The Quatsino landing site is planned to be constructed and ready for community connection in the spring of 2023. We are hopeful that the West Coast portion of Vancouver Island cable will be connected to community landing sites by the summer of 2023,however, it is dependent upon the permitting process. I would encourage you to sign up for our alerts and quarterly updates. Here is the latest update: https://connectedcoast.ca/news/.There is a signup at the bottom of the page, along with our social media accounts.Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the Connected Coast project or the last mile infrastructure that will connect homes

and businesses to the Connected Coast high-speed internet.’ Renée – rlaboucane@srd.ca

 

- Quatsino’s 2022 (blue) ‘Telephone Directory’ can be purchased at the Post Office or at the

Museum - $1.00.
 

- The Quatsino Library & Living Room is open every Sunday from 10:00 to 1:00. Coffee, tea, and goodies available by donation.

 

- A red Honda gas-powered portable winch, valued at $3,000.00, was taken from an outbuilding next to the home of Josh Solga &

Kaity Woodworth (E-195b) sometime between March 8th and March 22nd. The police have been notified. If you have any information, please call the Port Hardy RCMP at 250-949-6335.
 

- The Museum’s last haul-out of refundable bottles & cans brought in almost $1,600.00! All well rinsed refundable beverage containers (juice, booze, water, pop, milk, and plant-based milk) can be dropped off in the covered sorting area behind the Museum or in a designated box

inside the Recycling Depot. Thank you to all who donate to this ongoing fundraiser! QAA
 

- There is a new AIRBNB listed for Quatsino! Check out- ‘Seaside Oceanfront Guest Cottage’.

 

- The MWRD is organizing a scrap metal haul-out. An inventory of the scrap metals and vehicles that are lying around Quatsino would

be beneficial. Pictures, locations and/or metal weight estimates are all relevant information and can be sent to mohlerquatsino@gmail.com.

When the MWRD has a haul-out date confirmed these metals should be brought close to the road or to the transfer station. RDMW
 

- The hazardous waste cans and containers at the Transfer Station have been re-sorted into the ‘new’ donated fish totes and will be shipped

out with the next garbage, recycling, or scrap metal haul-out. Residents should keep bringing these kinds of wastes to the transfer station for

safe disposal. RDMW
 

- To join the facebook page "Quatsino Life" search: https://www.facebook.com/groups/294641568548902//
 

- The Bergh Cove Public Wharf’s bylaw is in effect and all moored users must register their vessels as per Bylaw 982. Moored users are monitored, and a compliance procedure is being developed. Please register your vessels using the drop-box in the wharf shed. RDMW

 

- When dropping off your kitchen food waste in the compost barrel beside the Recycling Depot remember give it a few twirls so the composting

process can work. [NO plastic bags!] - Old books are recyclable in Quatsino’s Recycling Depot and a specific tote is set aside for them. This includes hardcover books,encyclopedias, and paperbacks.
 

- As of Oct. 29, 2021, proof of vaccine is required to ride aboard the ‘mail boat’. This is a Canada Post mandate as Canada Post charters the watertaxi to pick-up and deliver Quatsino’s mail. The maximum 5-person capacity per trip is still ineffect so reserve early.
 

- If you see any issues with the Colony Lake Trail, the Lake Picnic Area & outhouse, or the Bergh Road Trail please do what you can to

make them safe anor contact the QRO if needed so a work party can be organized.

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- Our highest tide this month: Apr. 20th, at 2:22am @ 3.9m [12ft 10in], and our lowest tide: Apr. 19th at 8:32am @ 0.2m [8in].

Looking for Work / Looking to Hire:
 

- The RDMW is still looking for an individual or group to fulfill the roles of Bergh Cove Public Wharfinger and Quatsino Transfer Station/Recycling Depot Attendant. The two roles will require a minimum of three hours each per week for a total of six hours per week. The successful applicant will be an independent contractor and will be paid $24.00/hr. Questions? contact Patrick Donaghy at 250-230-1505 or pdonaghy@rdmw.bc.ca.
 

Buy? / Sell? / Free? / Trade?

- FOR SALE – Concrete gravel mix “Quatsino Navvy”. $100 per cubic yard (around 1.5 tons) contact Andrew @ 230-0827.
 

- FOR SALE - 2006 Ford Expedition, automatic, 4WD, 211,000 kms. $3,000.00. Call or text Mark at 250-230-3710

 

- PROPERTY WANTED: Lifelong Gulf Island recluse seeking calmer waters and looking forward to participating in the community as a

year-round resident. Although recently retired, my background is in wooden boatbuilding, house building/repairs and fixing anything that

needs fix'n. I am looking for a waterfront acreage with some privacy.... cabin would be fine..... some shop space and a gardening area

would be good. If you're thinking of selling or you know of anything in the area for sale -

please call Michael at 250 335 1135 or email islandsafar@hotmail.com.
 

- FREE - Five small outdoor bamboo bushes free to a good home. Bring a shovel! Kim 949-9922
 

-Anyone have any extra-large plant pots they are no longer using? I would like to put them to use at the community garden.

Even the blue floats that are sawed in half! Kim @ 949-9922
 

- Split firewood for sale. $200 a truck load. For more information contact Kaity @ 250-949-1155
 

-Does anyone have fishing net floats or crab net floats that they no longer need or are no longer usable? Would like for decorative purposes only,

so can be in rough shape. Thanks. Kim 949-9922
 

- FOR SALE: 10 cu. Ft. freezer, 25HP Husky air compressor and a dbl. bed frame. Call or text 519-301-3355 or visit E-3-60. Colleen Jaques
 

Roses / Raspberries:

* ROSES to Andrew Hansen, Colleen Jaques, Mike Addison, and Sue & Allen Mohler for helping to quickly cleaning up the mess left at Ken Harvie’s home on Mar. 13th. GH

 

History: Aug. 1988 – house fire on Drake Island.
 

“I had a good fire going when the chimney flared up. I should have taken the fire extinguisher and shot it into the front of the fire box. That would

have put out the fire in a hurry. Little bits of creosote kept catching fire and flying out the chimney. Wherever they landed on the roof a small fire would break out. I took off my leather shoes so I wouldn’t slip and climbed onto the roof with the hose. There wasn’t a nozzle on the end, so I used my thumb to spray the water onto the hot spots. Soon the roof was ablaze, and I got a waft of hot air that almost knocked me over. I could

have fallen forward and gone right through the burning roof, so I decided to get off there in a hurry.
 

Back inside I tried to get the fire extinguisher off the kitchen cabinet. I pulled it so hard that the whole side fell off and all my dishes smashed

on the floor. Another extinguisher was on the other wall but when I touched it, it was too hot to use. My 22 was beside it - must have cost $40.00. The wood butt would have been cool enough to hold if I’d have thought of it, but I didn’t, so that went up in smoke too. I should have saved the table and 8 chairs probably worth $100.00 but I left them too. The propane fridge could have been saved too. All I needed to do was push it over and it would have been out the door. The fortunate thing was I’d been sorting through my papers and books on my bed for quite a while. It was so crowded on the bed I hardly had a place to sleep. I grabbed all four corners of the sheet and bundled the works out into the yard. I took another bundle of things out too, but I guess I didn’t put them far enough away because they all got scorched. ...” – John Donaldson (from a Sept. 26, 1992, interview)
 

John, a fisherman for 40 years, survived three house fires (Vancouver - 1912, Drake Island - 1964 & 1988) and Quatsino’s West-End mud slide (Nov. 9, 1989), in each he lost basically all his possessions and yet he freely gave his money to those he felt needed it. He passed away in

Quatsino Oct. 27, 1992, at the age of 91.
 

~ Quatsino Museum and Archives

 

Compiled & circulated by email to Quatsino’s residents and property owners, posted on local bulletin boards, and

printed for pick-up at the Quatsino Post Office, by the Quatsino Residents’ Organization. 2022 Membership: $20.00.