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omputers are enmeshed in everything we do, but being on a low income makes it hard to plug into the growing cyber world. Two retired men at Literacy Alberni are giving low-income families a chance to make themselves computer literate. Bob Wagenvoort and Manfred Baron donate their time to Literacy Alberni to do the refurbishing work. They started after answering an ad soliciting someone to do the work. Their quiet lowkey work has thus far gone unnoticed, but not completely. The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce recently gave both men a special recognition award for their work. The program at Literacy Alberni refurbishes old computers and sells them for a nominal fee to low-income families. More than 90 computers have been provided so far, with an additional 30 being used in-house at the literacy centre. The organization gets their computers donated to them from individuals, businesses, government agencies and schools. Once donated, Wagenvoort and Baron inspect the machines to see if they’re still usable. Those that can’t be used are stripped of usable parts then donated to the Salvation Army for recycling. The most common

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issue that the men encounter with computers when they disassemble them is the dirt. “Some of them are just loaded with it and it’s the biggest cause of computer failure,� Wagonvoort said. “People need to remove the tower and blow the dust out at least twice a year.� Computers from schools and government agencies are well maintained and usually in the best shape when they are donated. “They’re usually upgrading their systems and that’s why they’re donating,� Baron said. They don’t necessarily make an old machine new, but

that make it like new. “We wipe the hard drive clean with a special program then install a new operating system and some programs,� Wagenvoort said. Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Firefox and Foxit are installed. The computers don’t possess the ability to run video games though. “It gives people the basics to learn how to write, use a spreadsheet, and surf the Internet — to teach themselves to be computer literate,� Baron said. The program is licensed to refurbish computers so it doesn’t run into any problems with

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The men are as interesting as the program itself. They donate between 30-40 hours a week for the initiative. Baron donates extra time on top of that as a tutor. The hours equate to a full work week but it’s a labour of love, the men say. Baron, 61, has been retired for four years.

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He worked at APD mill for 14 years. His favourite subjects were chemistry and band in school. A studious man, Baron wasn’t satisfied with his first computer — a Commodore 64. “It had no hard drive and used 5 Âź inch floppy disks,â€? he said. “I purchased the

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parts and built one myself.� At APD he was considered the resident computer geek by computer technicians who were hired to do the mill’s computer work. “They ended up trusting me to help with the computers they worked on locally,� Baron said. After Baron retired he tried to stay active by building a wood shop in his backyard. “I enjoyed myself but I really needed something to get me out of the house and socially interact,� he said. “And I think my wife was tired of seeing me around the house too.� Wagensvoort, 73, has been retired for 22 years. He was born in Holland and came to the Alberni Valley in 1973 after spending some time in Red Deer, Alta. He took the trade school stream in Holland where he was trained as a mechanic, a trade he worked at for 31 years. He bought his first computer at age 51 but like Baron wasn’t satisfied with its performance so he bought the parts and built one. He remembers buying a voice recognition system and spending two weeks trying to install it on his computer. “I’m a trouble shooter so it’s a natural fit,� Wagensvoort said. Baron and Wagensvoort live near the literacy centre and only two blocks from one another, yet they’d never met until now. “I keep him from getting bored and give him someone to talk to,� Baron said.

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Pay it forward with 10th ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet’ Ave. Plaza on Thursday Robinson named chamber’s citizen of the year WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Random acts of kindness may earn you a little more than knowing you did a good deed next week. Tenth Avenue Plaza merchants have banded together to help promote International Pay It Forward Day on Thursday, April 26. Participating merchants will be on the lookout for citizens doing random acts of kindness around the plaza that day. No act is considered either too big or too small, and there should be no level of expectation in return other than the act should be paid forward. “We’ll be rewarding people with gifts for their good deeds,” Serious Coffee owner Clay Edghill said. “The people on the

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‘She said... that the expression on people’s faces underlined the premise of the whole idea.’ – Clay Edghill receiving end of the good deed will receive cards asking them to pay it forward.” Merchants in participating stores will have draw boxes for doers of good deeds to enter their names for prize draws, Edghill said. B.C. is one of two provinces that officially acknowledge Pay It Forward day and Edghill is calling on the city to issue an official proclamation of such a day, he said. “It’s for the community and is something that we can

all do for each other and hopefully keep going,” he said. Edghill says he’s seen the 2000 movie Pay It Forward. The movie is about a boy who, as part of a social studies project, comes up with the idea of doing good deeds for three people and having them pay it forward while asking others to pay it forward and watching the experiment grow exponentially. Edghill says that his wife Meloney experienced “pay it forward” while on a trip to Alberta. “She left change with a cashier at a coffee shop and asked them to pay for the next person’s coffee,” Clay said. “She sat back and watched and said that the expression on people’s faces underlined the premise of the whole idea,” he said. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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It was a double win for the Tseshaht First Nation at the Port Alberni Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards last week. Tseshaht tribe member Irene Robinson was named Port Alberni’s citizen of the year. And the tribe also won the chamber’s environmental award at the annual ceremony and dinner, which was attended by more than 100 people on April 11. . “This is surreal and feels like it isn’t happening – it hasn’t sunk in yet,” Robinson said. Held annually, the awards honour those in the community who go above and beyond, exceed expectation, and prove to be excellent at what they do. Robinson was up against District Parents Advisory Committee president Melody Burton, who helps coordinate the breakfast program

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Tseshaht tribe members—and sisters—Erma Robinison, top, and Irene Robinson were among the recipients at the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce 2012 Community Excellence Awards.

at Alberni District Secondary School. The win was a treat to Robinson, but was also a treat to event goers as she and her mother

and two sisters sang and danced to the Tseshaht victory song as soon as her name was read out. “This blows me away and wasn’t

something I was expecting,” Robinson said in her speech. Chamber vice president Peter Weinold used the phrase ‘you are what you learn’ when describing Robinson, who was clear about what she learned and from whom. “Jackie Adams from Ahousaht gave me the best advice years ago when she said ‘go back to school,’” said Robinson, who earned a BA in Aboriginal Studies from Malaspina University College (now VIU), and is now the literacy coordinator for the Port Alberni Friendship Centre. But she had other teachers as well. “I want to recognize my ancestors, who passed down language and teachings in a pretty dark time when it wasn’t safe to do so,” she said. Robinson said she also drew inspiration from her tribe’s elderly ladies, whose names she rattles off: Jessie Gallic, Wiinuk, Bessie Dick, Mabel Taylor, Margaret Shewish and Mabel Yukom. Continued/34

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Huu-ay-aht take dispute to tribunal WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The Huu-ay-aht First Nation is getting its first internal test since signing the Maanulth treaty. Tribe councillor John Jack confirmed that a dispute between the nation and two citizens, Norman and Rita Dennis is being taken before the Huuay-aht’s tribunal. Among other things, the tribe is claiming the couple made discriminatory statements. But, “I want to be clear: we are not taking Norman and Rita before the tribunal. We are taking their correspondence to and conduct with staff before it,” Jack said. According to the tribe’s website, the matter is the first application to be heard before the tribunal. The Huu-ayaht tribunal is an independent body that acts as a judiciary, and is manned by lawyers, community members and tribe officials. Its goal is to ensure lawful decision-making by government and to resolve disputes in a timely manner. Norman Dennis,

70, is a Huu-ay-aht citizen who lives in Vancouver with his family. He has questions for the elected leadership about issues that impact the whole nation and he’s not getting any answers, he said. “I don’t like going public like this but I don’t believe that I have any other choice,” Dennis said by phone. Dennis lists his concerns, which are numerous. Tribal officials are looking for another office in Alberni and members weren’t consulted, he said. “It doesn’t make sense when we have a million-dollar office building in Huu-ay-aht that’s damn near empty,” he said. “They’re from Huu-ay-aht, not Port Alberni. If they don’t want to work in Huu-ay-aht then they should resign.” Tribal jobs are another issue. Jobs are going to nonHuu-ay-aht citizens and this goes against the Maanulth treaty, which was supposed to bring employment to the signatories’ citizens. Dennis tried to raise the issue with tribe officials in a letter, he said. “They didn’t like it that I said ‘white

people,’ are getting jobs,” he said. “I didn’t mean it in the wrong way, it’s just a description.” Salaries paid to employees are exorbitant, Dennis said. “These people aren’t making $14 an hour,” he said. “And we’re supposed to be a poor nation?” As well, job postings are online for the most part. “Not everyone has a computer so they should mail them out too.” And most importantly, Dennis said. “They’re not involving the people in major spending decisions,” he said. “This is our money – our money not theirs – that they’re playing with.” Dennis said he’s corresponded with tribe officials three times and hasn’t received a satisfactory response. “I’m not afraid of them and not afraid to ask questions,” the retired businessman said. Jack confirmed that the Huu-ay-aht’s decision to seek office space in Alberni has to do with business and demographics. The tribe’s lease is coming up and they have to vacate, he said. Eighty five per cent of Huu ay-aht citizens live off reserve. Of

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Parental Alienation Awareness-April 25, 2012 “Parental Alienation most frequently occurs after parents are separated or divorced” says Theo Boere, of the Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre. C ON TA C T Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre 418D Fitzwilliam St Nanaimo Office Phone: 250-716-1551 gobetweenconsulting@gmail.com Web: www.nanaimomen.com April 25 is Parental Alienation Awareness day. The Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre would like to invite people to attend a 40 minute awareness session at their Nanaimo location. If you cannot attend we will send you a 30 minute DVD or VHS for you to watch. This is a free offer or by donation if you like; the video is regularly $24.95. To receive this special offer we ask that you pay for shipping. Parental Alienation happens after a divorce when a child becomes aligned with unjustified or exaggerated denigration of the other parent. We want Parental Alienation to be identified as an important factor in divorce and to provide people with information on what it is and how to stop this form of family violence. Session times 12:00 and 7:00 PM, Call 250-716-1551 to reserve a seat.

them, 40 per cent – up to 300 people – live in Port Alberni. The Huu-ay-aht hiring process is extensive, Jack said. Jobs are posted in Huu-ay-aht and Alberni, as well as on the tribe’s website, with local media, and on Facebook and bcjobs.ca. Qualifications come before ancestry, chief councillor Jeff Cook said. “We hire based on qualifications first,” he said. “If all things are equal

then we’ll hire a tribe member.” The staff pay structure was inherited from the previous council, Jack said. As well, wages are consistent with jobs that have similar responsibilities elsewhere. And citizens are involved with major spending decisions, Jack said. An infrastructure policy sets out how government makes capital decisions. Citizens are on

various committees that give input to council. And a citizens assembly can give direction to council with resolutions, Jack said. Times have changed where funding is concerned, he said. The tribe receives annual funding, which funds programs

and services, and onetime funding. “We don’t fund ongoing costs with one-time funding,” Jack said. “We have to be smart and disciplined about how we use our money.” The tribunal’s decision will be made public, Jack said.

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Leadership & Coordination Services Expressions of interest are invited from qualified individuals (the “Proponent”) to provide leadership capacity and coordination services for the Alberni-Clayoquot Health Network (ACHN) for a one year term (with option for renewal). The Alberni-Clayoquot Health Network (ACHN) is a group committed to improving the quality of health care decisions, health services and well being in the Alberni-Clayoquot communities. Established in the spring of 2011, the ACHN serves as an open forum for discussion on the determinants of health, the identification of health service priorities, community and health services planning and development, and other issues related to the health status of Alberni-Clayoquot citizens and communities. The Proponent’s primary functions will be to: 1. Coordinate and oversee operations for the ACHN, including its Co-Chairs and Committees. 2. With the ACHN Administration Committee; develop and implement a one year operational plan, including tracking and monitoring progress on the plan; 3. Prepare a budget and provide written and financial reports as requested; 4. Manage correspondence and communication of the ACHN, including social media and website. 5. Research and develop resources for the ongoing sustainability of the Network; and 6. Undertake activities to raise awareness and maintain a public profile for the ACHN, while developing and promoting working relationships with the public and stakeholders. The Proponent must understand the determinants of health and population health in order to inform the strategic and policy direction of the ACHN. The Proponent will have knowledge of local First Nations and non-First Nations culture and communities in the Alberni-Clayoquot Region. As the ACHN intends to engage the Proponent under a contract for services, the Proponent must be capable of meeting legal requirements of being an independent contractor. Submission: Written submissions are not to exceed 10 pages, and should outline relevant experience and qualifications in the fields of community development or health sciences. The budget for this engagement is subject to negotiations and is dependent on the level of experience and expertise, but will be in the range of $55,000, including fees and expenses. Secretarial support will be provided to the Proponent and the ACHN by the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. Any requests for clarification or for a detailed description of the position contact: Russell Dyson, Chief Administrative Officer. Deadline for submissions is 4:00 pm, May 7, 2012 ALBERNI-CLAYOQUOT REGIONAL DISTRICT 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2E3 (250) 720-2700 Fax (250) 723-1327 Email: mailbox@acrd.bc.ca Website: www.acrd.bc.ca

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NEWS The Alberni Valley News is published every Friday by Black Press Ltd., 4656 Margaret St., Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 6H2. Phone: (250) 723-6399. Fax: (250) 723-6395. Classifieds: (250) 310-3535. The Alberni Valley News is distributed free to 9,800 households in Port Alberni, Cherry Creek, Sproat Lake and Beaver Creek. The Alberni Valley News is Vancouver Island owned and operated.

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EDITORIAL

Bring suicide into the light Dumbing down of environmentalism Suicide. It’s a difficult subject to think about, let alone talk about. Our natural inclination is to speak of it only in hushed whispers, if at all. It’s a topic so fraught with pain, so shrouded in darkness, that bringing it into a public space to talk about openly feels uncomfortable, unnatural even. But that’s part of the problem. Suicide is where our thoughts turn when we’re feeling especially isolated and alone. So we need to drag it out into the open, put it under a spotlight, and expose it for what it is: it is not the solution to your problem, whatever that problem may be. Which is why we applaud Cowichan Tribes for hosting its Circle of Light forum last week. Not only did Tribes organize this very public meeting to show Cowichan members that suicide is not the answer, it invited the media and other community stakeholders to witness the conversation. And the words of elders, and leaders such as National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, offered helpful, healthy alternatives. Atleo stressed the crucial role of family, and Chief Harvey Alphonse talked about the importance of listening. “If a young person, or an adult, is talking about this, stop and listen and take it seriously,” he said. “Even if it seems like there isn’t anything wrong, stop, and listen.” The Vancouver Island Crisis Society says suicide is a significant cause of death in Canada that annually exceeds deaths from car crashes and crime. This has to stop. Stop, and listen. Don’t let suicide creep back into the darkness where it thrives. — Cowichan News Leader

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ICTORIA – David Suzuki has resigned as a director of his namesake foundation so it won’t be the target of federal government “attacks.” This news is conveyed to me in a Globe and Mail report that is typically tilted in deference to “Canada’s most famous environmentalist.” The usual assumptions are woven in: Suzuki is a saint. His every utterance is treated as scientific fact, even when it’s a left-wing political rant. The Conservative government is a front for Big Oil that has “attacked” environmental groups by reminding them that political activities are not eligible for charitable tax exemptions. In recent years, the David Suzuki Foundation’s campaign focus has been noticeably in step with the large U.S.

foundations that fund most of B.C.’s enviro-scare industry: first salmon farming and now the Alberta “tar sands” in all its exaggerated horror. Suzuki’s personal activities aren’t easily distinguished from those of his foundation, as was illustrated with his recent CBC documentary that demonized the “tar sands.” Diseased fish were displayed, but natural contamination of the Athabasca River was glossed over. Aboriginal objections were highlighted, while local support and economic benefits were overlooked. This isn’t science or charity. It’s tabloid journalism. Sensationalize, ignore facts that weaken the drama, play to people’s emotions. And he expects to be subsidized by the CBC and charitable tax exemptions as well?

This news comes as I finish reading Patrick Moore’s book, Confessions of a Greenpeace Dropout. I was one of many young fans who cheered as Moore, Bob Hunter and the other 1970s Greenpeace pioneers set out from Vancouver to disrupt Soviet nuclear testing, and then turned to the regime’s slaughter of whales. In 1986, Moore split with Greenpeace and worked to set up a family chinook salmon farm. He said Greenpeace opposed aquaculture because it destroys tropical mangrove swamps. Tropical prawn farms have no rational connection with B.C., but a global organization needs simple ideas that sell. This approach was seen in an earlier 1980s campaign against chlorine in pulp mills. Greenpeace protests

‘This isn’t science or charity. It’s tabloid journalism.’

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against dioxins and the herbicide 2,4,5-T were eventually dumbed down to opposing the use of chlorine in all industries, including production of PVC plastic. Pulp mills developed a way to eliminate trace dioxins from their production, but that didn’t matter once Greenpeace had a global campaign going. They still used chlorine, so they’re bad. Speaking of chlorine, PCBs are polychlorinated biphenyls, a persistent background toxin. Tests found levels three to five times higher in some wild salmon compared to farmed. But the wild salmon results were ignored in a 2004 study, used by Suzuki to depict farmed salmon as poisonous. His foundation’s salmon farm campaign quietly disappeared down the memory hole after its PCB claims were debunked. Moore highlighted another bit of greenwashing in a visit to Victoria last year. Continued / 9

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Mailbag: Feedback on winning the lotto and winning the Cup Lotto tickets tell own tale

Should smoking be banned in all cityowned public places in Port Alberni?

Yes – 31 No – 14 This week’s question: Will you support new community ownership in the Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ Jr. A hockey team?

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Who’s on first? From / 8 The vaunted “LEED� certification for green building standards gives you points if your concrete is locally sourced, but no points for using wood instead. That’s because the long campaign by major environmental groups has devolved to “logging is bad.� Here’s the latest example. Greenpeace, ForestEthics and the Sierra Club were bankrolled by U.S. foundations to negotiate with the B.C. government, aboriginal people and forest companies for the 2006 “Great

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Bear Rainforest� agreement on the B.C. coast. Economic opportunity was delicately balanced against preservation, and First Nations gained new control of forests. Now the big enviros have begun campaigning against their own deal. As much as 50 per cent could still be logged, they say. It seems this particular green peace is bad for their business. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

To the Editor, Re: Lotto scourge irritating, Letters online, April 12. I would like to provide some additional perspective to a recent letter to the editor regarding national lottery win rates as compared to provincial population figures. Every lottery ticket sold has the same chance of winning the jackpot, regardless of where it was purchased or the size of the jackpot. If you notice a larger number of winners in larger provinces it’s because more people there are buying lottery tickets, resulting in more winners. Nearly 30 years of tracking lottery sales and lottery jackpot wins in B.C. and across Canada confirm this. For example, since 1985, B.C. 6/49 players have won 12.2 per cent of all jackpots and purchased 12.17 per cent of all tickets sold in Canada. During this same time frame, Ontario and Quebec 6/49 players combined purchased 66.9 per cent of all tickets and have won or shared 67.8 per cent of

B.C. needs to keep these jobs. Leslie Walerius, Port Alberni

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jackpots. I can assure your readers that lottery draws are conducted with the highest level of security and integrity. Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Max draws are managed by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, which consists of members from all the Canadian lottery jurisdictions. Winning numbers are randomly selected by a traditional RyoCatteau ball-drop machine and there are strict security measures in place for every draw. All draws are videotaped. An external auditor, an external trust officer and a draws manager also attend each draw. All Canadian lottery jurisdictions,

including BCLC, take their role very seriously and understand that integrity is the cornerstone of our business. I hope this information helps shed some light for our players and your readers. Laura Piva-Babcock, manager, BCLC Media Relations

If only I could vote on mill To the Editor, If only I could vote on May 2, I would vote for the restructuring of Catalyst Paper for our community of Port Alberni as well as for Campbell River, Crofton and Powell River. The Heartlands of

To the Editor, Re: 100 years after sinking, Titanic still has impact, April 13. I was pleased to see the story about John Kenchenten’s great uncle Fred who perished in the Titanic. Fred was also my great uncle. He was the brother of my maternal grandmother, Charlotte Mary Anne Kenchenten. Her eldest son was named after Fred. I would be happy to share family history with John. Clive Chivers, Southampton, UK

Refs lacking in NHL playoffs To the Editor, The NHL playoff refereeing this year is become the joke of the century. NHL hockey is fast becoming a game of just how badly players can injure an opponent. Call that sportsmanship? In the Canucks and Kings game last Sunday, the Kings’ captain Brown purposely slugged

Henrik Sedin in the jaw aiming to eliminate him from play. The dreamy referees, floating in la-la land all evening, never did give Brown a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. Hey, you refs, if you can’t do a better job refereeing a fair game then please stay home. No spectator enjoys watching any player get lambasted and seriously injured just to win the cup. Gertie Pool, Abbotsford

Head off fights, follow baseball

To the Editor, It really seems to have come to a head (no pun intended) when a ‘star’ like Sidney Crosby drops the gloves for a headbutting. Sadly, I’m so sick of all the fighting that I don’t even watch hockey anymore. For me now, bring on The Boys Of Summer. It’s such a pleasure to watch grown men passionately consumed by their sport but in control of their emotions putting all their fight into diplaying the best their sport has to offer. Liz Stonard, Port Alberni

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Alberni Valley United Church

3747 Church Street, Port Alberni Reverend Minnie Hornidge SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Praise Singing - 10:15 am Worship Service & Children’s Worship -10:30 am www.albernivalleyuc.com Phone: 250.723-8332

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Racism = prejudice + power

Racism = race prejudice + systemic misuse of power

Racism is a system of advantage and privilege based on ‘race,’ in which one group of people exercise abusive power over others on the basis of skin colour and racial heritage. A set of implicit or explicit beliefs, erroneous assumptions, and actions based upon an ideology which accords inherent superiority of one racial or ethnic group over another or others. s 2ACISM IS MEASURED NOT BY INTENT BUT BY ITS IMPACT ON THOSE OPPRESSED s 2ACISM CAN BE OVERT OR COVERT INDIVIDUAL OR SYSTEMIC INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL s 2ACISM CONFERS PRIVILEGE ON AND SUSTAINS THE DOMINANT POWERFUL GROUP s 2ACISM EXISTS EVERYWHERE IN OUR SOCIETY IN ALL INSTITUTIONS AND IN CHURCHES We believe that God, the Creator, asks every person to recognize and challenge racism with respect and reverence for all people.

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4109 Kendall, Port Alberni SATURDAY (SABBATH) SERVICES 10:00 am ~ Bible Study 11:00 am ~ Family Worship Service Listen to Christian Family Radio VOAR 104.5 FM in the Alberni Valley Leave Message: 250.723-6452

Trinity Church Anglican & Lutheran

4890 Locke Road Pastor: Ron Nickel Sunday School: 10:30 am Worship Service: 11:45 am Tuesday Service: 7:00 pm

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Can’t get kids to listen? Parents need to take charge DANIELLE RENAUD Family Therapy

Dear Dr. Renaud: My kids don’t listen to me. I feel like I am yelling and threatening all the time. I don’t like myself and I’m sure

my kids don’t like me much either but it’s the only way I can get them to behave. I am so embarrassed in public when they don’t listen and act like brats. Help! Pulling Out My Hair Dear Pulling: First and foremost, you have to take

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members of the family be in charge? Does that make sense? It doesn’t to me. YOU need to decide what is going to happen, when it is going to happen and why; period. This will take time and effort on your part but the payoff is worth it. Think about the amount of time you waste with poor or no planning – for example – getting kids to bed at night. How much time is

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Rivercorp CEO talks economy, teamwork SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Communities might compete for salmon fishing bragging rights, but they should be working as partners and not rivals when it comes to economic development, says Vic Goodman. Goodman heads up Rivercorp, Campbell River’s economic development organization. “Economic development is about creating the economic

tide that raises all the boats,” Goodman told two dozen members of the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce last week. Diversification has worked well for Campbell River, he said in outlining projects that city has pursued in sectors such as forestry, mining, green energy, transportation, agriculture, education, technology and tourism. Natural resources, First Nations culture and sports tourism all

play into the plan, he said. Diversification also takes focus, Goodman cautioned. “Success comes from figuring out what you do best and doing more of it,” he said. Competition is fierce when you think that with 200 companies in North America moving from one community to another each year, there are 15,000 communities vying to attract them. Rivercorp is a nonprofit entity owned by the City of Campbell

River, but they operate at arm’s length from the city, Goodman explained. This is preferable because you can’t have a city trying to attract the same business that it must also regulate, he said. Rivercorp’s mandate is to retain and expand existing businesses to retain a good quality of life. Goodman said a community needs to give its economic development department at least five years to develop.

It can be frustrating for the public because the majority of an economic development officer’s job is dealing in privacy—preventing that person from divulging information until deals are struck. “Economic development is something that takes time,” he said. “It takes commitment and it takes resources. But when you do it right you can build long-term stability in your community.”

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Campbell River’s Rivercorp CEO Vic Goodman tells Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce members what his city is doing to diversify the economy during a networking lunch at the Best Western Barclay last week.

New pet store opens uptown Faydra and Eric Arsenault have opened Animal Ark in the former Ralph’s Menswear building on Third Avenue, beside the Smoke Stack. They will be carrying exotic fish, all reptiles except

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near the Alberni Valley Airport. Registration for the April 28 event is at 9 a.m. and an information session for all participants outlining planting procedure and areas will be at 9:30 a.m. Planting starts at 10 a.m. starting in the ravine area east of Dry Creek Park, above the horseshoe pits and continues up the ravine until all the seedlings are planted, Hall said. At noon a hotdog lunch will be provided courtesy of Safeway. Anyone registered in this event will receive a centennial certificate. For more information, please call Tom Hall at 250724-6163 or e-mail him at tthall@telus.net.

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The arrest of an Alberni man for a recent theft and break and enter isn’t connected to a rash of home invasions involving seniors, RCMP Cpl. Jen Allan said. Alberni resident Channon Paul Coulter, 41, is charged with one count of break and enter, possession of break and enter tools, several counts of possession of stolen property and fleeing police. The charges stem from recent incidents including the theft of a purse from Walmart and a daylight break and enter. In the afternoon of April 11, a 73-year-old woman was working in the front

yard of her house on Leslie Avenue. When she went back in her house she noticed her purse on the stairs. She went inside and discovered that some of her belongings had been stolen. She called police, who got a description of the suspect from the woman’s neighbours. Police spotted Coulter, who matched the description, at Leslie Avenue and Johnston Road an hour later and arrested him in Roger Creek Park after a short chase. Coulter was found in possession of a cache of stolen property “...that linked him to this incident and numerous other thefts in the community,” the release noted. The nature of the incident, age of the

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4561 SOUTH CRESC. • Beautifully restored 4 bed 2 bath 2500 sq. ft. character home • Detached single car garage and attached workshop • Large 66x130 lot - rear yard backs onto green space • Enclosed deck & awesome patio area, fully fenced

$229,000

MLS #327394

$218,000 E RIC P NEW

MLS #332905

$205,000

(250) 720-7653

MLS # 330419

MLS #330784

$224,000

RON GRAY

Full MLS® Service at a Fraction of the Price Vancouver Island

(250) 735-7283

3575 16TH AVENUE

• Solid 4 bed, 2 bath 2250 sq. ft. home • Large 66x120 lot on quiet no thru street • Updated kitchen and bathroom • Bosch on demand hot water heater • Bryant high efÅciency gas furnace • Fully fenced rear yard with cedar deck • Spectacular views!

$214,000

ING IST L NEW

MLS # 330967

$179,900 N TIOERS N TE P AT VELO E D

4961 GERTRUDE ST.

$165,000

• 3 Separate Titles, Fruit Trees • 3-44X143’ lots • Lots of potential MLS #326276

2979 6TH AVENUE • Solid custom built 3 bed 2 bath • Large 75x125 lot with awesome views • Original oak hardwood Æoors, 2 F/P • Attached double garage MLS #331325

5239 INDIAN AVE. • Nicely renovated 4 bed 2 bath home • Private fenced rear yard, 61x120 lot • Hardwood Æooring, stainless appliances, granite countertops • Immediate possession is possible • Priced to sell!!

2867 4TH AVENUE

• Great revenue property Why Pay Rent? • 5 bed 2 bath character home with heat pump • 44x125 lot, detached workshop, RV parking • Live on the main and potential rent upstairs @ $1200+ • Commercial Zoning

MLS #329937

SELL YOUR HOME FOR $6,900.00

FLAT FEE INCLUDES FULL MLS SERVICE & ADS HOMES OVER $600,000 ARE 1% + $900 IN FEES, SAVING YOU EVEN MORE!

PURPLEHEART LUMBER

Start to finish at

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Visit us online at: www.windsorplywood.com • Prices in effect until April 27th, 2012 or while stocks last.

Windsor Plywood • 4740 Tebo Ave • Port Alberni • Ph: 250-724-5751 • Fax: 250-724-3325

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West Coast Realty GROUP

4815 Johnston Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y5M www.sutton.com Office: 250-730-7653

®

CALL US FOR A NO OBLIGATION IN-HOME FREE MARKET EVALUATION Canada’s largest real estate brokerage in 2010 was Sutton Group West Coast Realty 100% Canadian Owned with $8.4-billion in transactions

NEW LISTING

$629,900

LONE BUTTE, B.C.

5555 GOLDEN STREET

10168 STIRLING ARM CRESC. s 3PROAT ,AKE BEDROOM WATERFRONT HOME s !LMOST FT OF FRONTAGE A FT DOCK s (OME IS IN NEED OF SOME RENOVATIONS AND HAS BEEN PRICED TO SELL

$549,000

$599,900

s SQ FT CUSTOM BUILT 6ICTORIA HOME s BEDROOMS BATHS mOORS WITH DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES s SQ FT HEATED SHOP ,ANDSCAPED DRIVE MANICURED GROUNDS ACRES W CREEK s #LOSE TO CITY AMENITIES RECREATIONAL HOBBIES SUCH AS GOLF MARINAS

s ACRES s ,OG HOME s BEDROOMS BATHROOMS s CAR GARAGE

Meet Our Team:

$474,000 REDUCED

Glenn Anderson Sales Representative

5427 DUNSTER ROAD s BEDROOMS s BATHROOMS WITH SUITE s YEARS OLD LOCATED IN .ANAIMO

REDUCED

s ACRES OUTBUILDINGS HUGE NEW SHOPS AND STATE OF THE ART GREENHOUSE s PONDS lRE PROTECTION AND GEN SET

s BEDROOMS BATHROOM HARDI PLANK s &ENCED YARD s "IG SHOP

$349,000

$354,900

6213 DOVER RD. - NANAIMO

250-720-1930

s BEDROOM BATHROOM HOME s SQ FT RANCHER s SQ FT SHOP s ,OCATED ON ACRE OF LAND

NEW PRICE

$384,500

Sales Representative

3120 RINVOLD ROAD

930 SPIDER LAKE ROAD

250-731-9991

Amanda Douglas

$475,000

$449,000

6618 HILLS ROAD

4994 IAN AVENUE s 3IDE BY SIDE DUPLEX s YEARS OLD s BDRMS FULL BATHS EACH SIDE WITH BALCONIES

s #OMPLETELY RENOVATED BEDROOM FAMILY HOME s BDRM SUITE ON THE MAIN LEVEL IN "EAVER #REEK s 2ENOVATED AS A BED AND BREAKFAST AND IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

$299,000

$330,000 7585 BEAVER CREEK ROAD Lance Dobosz Sales Representative

250-731-4654

www.alberniproperties.com

s ACRES WITH BEDROOMS AND BATHS s SQUARE FEET s ,ARGE BARN WITH HORSE RING

$265,000

2088 PENINSULA ROAD

s 0ART OWNERSHIP SALE BY WAY OF SHARE SALE OF 2AVEN ,ODGE -OTEL AT THE ENTRANCE OF 5CLUELET ON A ACRE PROPERTY s 4HE SHARE CONSISTS OF OWNERSHIP OF TRIPLEX A COTTAGE INTEREST OF A DUPLEX

3588 7TH AVENUE

s BDRM BATHS WOOD &0 S 6ERSATILE RENT BOTH UNITS LIVE IN BOTH LIVE IN ONE UNIT RENT THE OTHER ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF OWNING FOR FREE s (EAT PUMP THERMAL WINDOWS AND OTHER UPDATES ARE SURE TO PLEASE ANY NEW OWNER s 'ARAGE AND SEPARATE POWERED OUTBUILDING

NEW PRICE

DEAL PENDING

$224,900

$252,000 3903 MCBRIDE STREET Grace McInnes unlicensed assistant for Lance Dobosz

250-731-4654

s 'REIVE 0ARK AREA IN UPPER .ORTH 0ORT s BDRMS BATHS LG DECK FAMILYRM W WET BAR s ,G FENCED BACKYD ON GREENBELT .O THRU ROAD s 0ARKING OR YOUR 26 BOAT #LEAN SPACIOUS TOO

$219,000

5081 IAN AVENUE

2401 8TH AVENUE

s /RIGINAL .ORTHPORT FARMHOUSE s /N LARGE X CORNER LOT WITH SUBDIVISION POSSIBILITIES

s BEDROOMS BATHROOM HARDI PLANK s &ENCED YARD s "IG SHOP

3756 10th Avenue Port Alberni • 250.723-6212

Open 7 am - 10 pm Daily

Coupons expire April 26, 2012 Visit our website at: www.safeway.ca

Port Alberni Store Only see in-store for details

Port Alberni Store Only see in-store for details

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West Coast Realty GROUP

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4815 Johnston Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y5M www.sutton.com OfямБce: 250-730-7653

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CALL US FOR A NO OBLIGATION IN-HOME FREE MARKET EVALUATION NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

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$199,999 2448 9TH AVENUE s ! MUST SEE MUCH BIGGER THAN APPEARS s BEDROOMS BATHROOM s &ENCED YARD 26 PARKING

Do You Know What Your Home Is Worth?

NEW PRICE

Looking For The Perfect Home For Your Family?

$199,500

Considering Recreational Property or Investment Opportunities?

2874 6TH AVENUE

s BEDROOM BATHROOMS s SQ FEET

s ,OCATED IN 3OUTH 0ORT

Meet Our Team:

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

$189,000

$169,000

$188,000 REDUCED

REDUCED

1006-1971 HARBOUR DR. UCLUELET

2654 8th AVENUE

s BDRM BATH CONDO s 7ALK ON WATERFRONT s 'ROUND ENTRY s PERSON JETTED TUB ON DECK

s BEDROOMS BATHROOM s SQ FT s #ARPORT AND GARAGE

4265 Virginia AVENUE s BEDROOM HOME SQ FT s /WNER BUILT IN s ,OCATED ON ACRE

Lance Dobosz Sales Representative

250-731-4654

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE!

$169,000

$169,000

$156,000

4404 BUTE STREET

#205-4505 VICTORIA QUAY

#26-4777 MAITLAND STREET

s BEDROOM BATHROOM RANCHER s (ARDIPLANK AND NEW DECKS s .EW PLUMBING

s BEDROOM BATHROOM CONDO s 2IVER VIEW SETS OF PATIO DOORS s .EW UPDATES TO APT BUILDING

www.alberniproperties.com

NEW LISTING

s BEDROOMS s BATHROOMS s 3INGLE LEVEL NO STEP DOWNTOWNHOUSE

Glenn Anderson Sales Representative

250-731-9991

BRING OFFERS!

SOLD

$119,900 $1 119

UCLUELET

$90,000

$99,000 REDUCED

5686 86 BEAVER CREEK RD

#106-10325 LAKESHORE RD

s ACRE OF LAND NEW SEPTIC lELD s 6ALUE OF THE PROPERTY IS IN THE LAND s (OME REQUIRES UP GRADES COMPLETE RENOS s (YDRO NATURAL GAS WATER ALREADY IN USE

s .%6%2 ,)6%$ ). "2!.$ .%7 s .ICE HOME IN A GREAT PARK s 3TEPS AWAY FROM YOUR PRIVATE GATED BEACH ON 3PROAT ,AKE

1844 ST JACQUES BLV s ACRE IN 5CLUELET S $EEP 0ARK SUBDIVISION s "UILDING SCHEME WAITING IDEAS FOR YOUR DREAM HOME s #LOSE TO THE OCEAN AND THE 7EST #OAST 4RAIL THIS COULD BE IDEAL FOR ANYONE

REALTORS : THINKING OF A CHANGE?

$65,000

Sutton Group has a few available spaces. Fees are a low $475.00 Plus board fees and $250.00 Per deal, And we pay $700 towards your ямБrst 2 months fees when you join. Large desk space available with personal ofямБce and ямВexible ямВoor shifts. Call us for information.

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Amanda Douglas Sales Representative

250-720-1930

Sutton Group West Coast Realty is 100%GROUP Canadian Owned ┬о

Grace McInnes unlicensed assistant for Lance Dobosz

250-731-4654

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OPEN

Canucks

playoff GAMES

4

$ 99

Only see in-store for details

MON - THUR: 9 am - 7:30 pm Friday: 9 am - 9:00 pm 4035 REDFORD ST.

Saturday: 11 am - 7:00 pm Sunday: 12 pm - 7:00 pm

250-736-1782

“NO MSG� Lunch Buffet 11am-2pm $9.45

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99

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ROAST NIGHT

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FAMILY RESTAURANT /PEN DAYS A WEEK

DINING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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A Local Tradition Since 1969

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per person

served from 4-9 p.m.

3981- 10th Ave. 250.723-1989 Open 7 Days a week

Expires April 30, 2012

POLLY'S PUB

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only

5

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with coupon Expires April 30, 2012

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SUNDAY SMORGASBORD from 4-8 pm

OF EVERY MONTH

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MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10:30 am - 7:30 pm SUNDAY - Noon - 7:00 pm

4035 REDFORD ST.

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KRAKATOA CRUNCH BURGER: $9.95 A delicious chicken breast coated in crispy tortilla crumbs and served inside a toasted fresh burger bun with Mexi sauce...served with soup & fries QUAKE QUESADILLA: $10.95 A our tortilla stuffed with chicken, cheddar, tomatoes, onions and chipotle mayo, then baked and served with tortilla chips, salsa & sour cream. KISS YOUR A_GOODBYE GUMBO: $12.95 Tender chicken, spicy chorizo, baby shrimp, peppers and onions are simmered in spicy tomato, cream sauce...served with rice & garlic toast. FAULT LINE FETTUCCINE COMBO: $11.95 Fettuccine noodles simmered in your choice of sauce (alfredo, marinara, salsa rosa or pesto) then served with Caesar salad & garlic toast.

250-736-1782

5022 Johnston Rd, 250-723-5663

DAILY LUNCH, DINNER & DRINK SPECIALS

• BREAKFAST SPECIALS •

Mon. to Fri. • 7 am - 11 am 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 toast $ & hashbrowns........................ 2 country sausages, 2 eggs, $ 2 toast & hashbrowns............

599 699

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is now hosting

SwitchUp Saturdays PARTY AT POLLY’S! Drink specials $ 50 & Shooters only... Great selection of beers on tap

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playing the best mix of Electro, Dance, and Top 40 beats!

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LAST FRIDAY

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1 per customer per visit. Not valid with any other offer

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DONAIR COMBO COUPON Baron of Beef

11 AM - 8 PM

4pm-9pm

Taste of Alberni

EVERY SATURDAY

MARCH 31 FEATURING:

(Mon.-Thurs. & Sun.) (Fri. & Sat.)

Open: 10:45 am - 9:45 pm • 7 days a week 4422 Gertrude 250-723-6331

STAMPS CAFE

Mother’s Day

Great Food & Drink specials and a chance to win a jersey!

723-2611

Best Pizza in Port Alberni

ACTION IN OUR LOUNGE

FREE WIFI

4505 Gertrude St. 724-5050

THE HOSPITALITY INN 250-723-8111 - Made by Juanita and Kelly

Frozen Home-Cooked Meals We Cater: Memorial Teas, Business Lunches, Dinners & Gatherings with Homemade Taste & Style For Our Seniors: We offer our homemade

meals & casserroles in smaller portions, our seniors are important to us and we give them personalize service, will provide delivery service if needed, and do offer the Veterans Affair program.

We Offer $6 Senior Portions

(Part of Veteran Affairs Program)

We also prepare Meals to Go meals for • Family Sized Meals Commercial • Seniors Meals • Single Sized Meals Fishermen

• Lasagna and Casseroles • Homemade Baking • Hearty Soups • Homemade Meat Pies

New Entrees

• Seafood Lasagna • Hamburger Parmesan • Roast Beef Dinner with Yorkshire Pudding • Teriyaki Chicken Stirfry Please Pre-Order By Monday To Order Call

Home

250-723-6716 check out our website: coastcountrykitchen.ca 778-421-4712

or

Country Kitchen Hours: Open for Pick-Up Wednesday 2-6 pm or we welcome pre-arranged pick ups for YOUR convenience at...

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5/$

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499

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499 each

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DEATHS

DEATHS

JOHN RAYMOND HAAF August 13, 1948 - March 29, 2012 John died peacefully in his sleep on March 29, 2012. John is survived by Angela Haaf, his three beloved daughters, Deirdre (Randy), Hilary (Mohamad), Meredith (Trevor), cherished grandchildren Oona and Rylan Forrester; sister Valorie (Rod), brothers George (Olivia) & James. He loved his nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and an extended Irish Carroll clan. John was a gifted and creative man who embraced many interests but especially relished time with his daughters and grandchildren. A private gathering in a Celebration of Life for John, family and friends will be announced at a later date.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Warehouse Lien Act and Mechanics Lien Act Debtors Name: Janine Doxsee (of Port Alberni, B.C.) Indebted Inbebted for Storage and Repairs 1984 Honda XL600R VIN#JH2PD0302EM101028 Motorcycle WILL BE SOLD TO COVER THE REPAIRS of $630.80 as well as incurred storage from October 24, 2011 until April 20, 2012. Storage fee if $5.00 per day (176 days storage x 5.00 day = $880) Motorcycle will be available for sale on May 1/2012. Purchase be$1.510.00 $1.510.00 Purchaseprice pricewill ill be Motorcycle will be available for purchase at 4233 Cedarwood St. Port Alberni, B.C.

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Friday, April 20, 2012 Alberni Valley News PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

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ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Limited is recruiting Line Cooks and Guest Services positions for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. E-mail your resume:

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or fax: 204-632-8575. DAVE LANDON FORD requires a licensed auto tech or skilled 2-4 yr apprentice to join our team. Industry wages and beneďŹ ts package available. Please send resume to dlsales@telus.net. EXPERIENCED SERVICE Provider for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm. Strong customer satisfaction skills. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage/ beneďŹ t package. Fax resume 1-250-832-4545. E-mail: pat@brabymotors.com

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

THE LEMARE GROUP has an opening for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. This is a permanent fulltime position located in Port McNeill. The position requires organization, accuracy and multitasking. Must be friendly, energetic and proďŹ cient with switchboards/computers. Full beneďŹ t package. Fax resumes to 250-9564888 or email: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca. T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneďŹ t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: tysonlambert@t-mar.com

LOOKING FOR an automotive reďŹ nishing paint technician that works well with others and is able to maintain and clean their own work space. Must have experience in automotive prep, priming, masking, spraying and polishing car bodies. Must own tools required to perform job. Waterborne experience an asset but not necessary. Reply with resume to Drawer 4494 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7. MORLEY MULDOON Transport is seeking qualiďŹ ed Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-8426511 or email to: dispatch.mmt@telus.net. SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneďŹ ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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Build your dream home on this level lot in the popular Westporte Place subdivision. Already has an 18x24 garage on it. Located 5548 Woodland Cres. W.

Asking $124,900 Phone: 250-724-0631 after 5:00 pm or email: livewire1954@hotmail.com

3 ACRES Alberni Hwy frontage, high volume drive by trafďŹ c w/access road. Ideal for auto dealership, building centre or ?? Call 1-604-312-5115.

FOR SALE BY OWNER REDUCED TO $189,000. Family home w/development potential. Large fenced lot, 4 bed, 1 1/2 bath, newer roof, low maintenance siding, high efďŹ ciency gas furnace. Close to schools and shopping. Call 250-724-4579.

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FRI. APRIL 20

◆ MEMORY LANE TEA Alumni tea from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for past and present staff, board members who attended program offered at Kiwanis Hilton Children’s Centre. For more info. call 250-720-0957.

◆ FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS an evening of uplifting music. Hosted by Church of Later Day Saints. At 4816 Compton Road. Starts: 7 p.m. Free Admission. For info. call 250-724-2594. ◆ GOOD TIMBER a musical performance with a theme from Alberni’s logging history. At the Capitol Theatre. Starts: 8 p.m. Tix: $27 each and are available at Echo Centre, Rollin Art Centre and Somas Drug Store.

◆ COMMUNITY HERE WE COME event and Play Through The Years. From 10 a.m. to noon. At Kiwanis Hilton Children’s Centre. For info. call 250-720-0957. ◆ VINTAGE FASHION SHOW AND TEA event. At Echo Centre. Doors open at 1 p.m. Tix: $20. Tix available at the AV Museum. Info: 250-723-2181.

SAT. APRIL 21 ◆ GOOD TIMBER a musical performance with a theme from Alberni’s logging history. At the Capitol Theatre. Two shows: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tix: $27 each and are available at Echo Centre, Rollin Art Centre and Somas

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◆ PUBLIC FORUM for watershed protection in Alberni. At char’s Landing on Argyle Street. From 7-8:30 p.m. Guest speaker: MLA Scott Fraser. Hosted by WatershedForest Alliance.

THUR. APRIL 26 â—† CLEARING THE AIR for anyone with a lung condition. At Room A, West Coast General Hospital from 1:303:30 p.m. Hosted by the Port Alberni Better Breathers Group.

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Alberni Valley News Friday, April 20, 2012

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FARM SALE

Ken-Dor’s Famous Super 2-Day-Only Sale

Locally owned & operated

Sat., Apr. 21 & Sun., Apr. 22 • 8am to 5pm

Please feel free to bring your own wagons or wheelbarrows

RHODOS - RHODOS - RHODOS

BLUEBERRIES Several varieties. Large 1 gallon.

Lg. 2 Gallon

SALE $6

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BEAUTIFUL POTTED TREES, 7-9 FFTT

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Friday, April 20, 2012 Alberni Valley News

Tseshaht come to terms over Benson Is. PORT ALBERNI– On April 19, Tseshaht First Nation and Parks Canada signed a Memorandum of Agreement on cooperation concerning the planning and management of the Broken Group Islands that has been under

negotiation since 2007. The memorandum acknowledges the Tseshaht First Nation and the Maa-nulth Accord, and reaffirms Tseshaht-asserted aboriginal title in the Broken Group Islands. “Along with ensuring that Tseshaht has active

involvement in managing what goes on in the Broken Group Islands,� says chief councillor Les Sam, “this agreement will enable Tseshaht to develop aboriginal tourism opportunities through the exposure of our culture to park visitors.�

Parks Canada announced the closure of its campsite on Benson Island in May 2009. Tseshaht lauded this action and quickly saw the hire of a patrol person, Tseshaht member Ed Ross, to work directly in and oversee the

Broken Group Islands. In 2011, patrol people were renamed beach keepers, and more Tseshaht employees were hired. The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve was created in 1970 and is managed today as a national park reserve under

the Canada National Parks Act until the unresolved aboriginal claim to rights and title are resolved. The agreement was due to be signed between all parties on Thursday morning at the Tseshaht First Nation administration building.

Hula hoops ‘hoopnotic’ Hula hoop instructor Cora Schiller will teach hooping on Wednesday, April 25, 6–8 p.m. at the Athletic Hall. Please call 250-723-6251 ext. 411 for fees and registration information.

Free community event celebrating 100 years of working together for Kiwanis Hilton Children’s Centre and Alberni Valley Childcare Society

PLAY

through the Years And

Memory Lane Tea 3!4 !02), s HERE WE COME COMMUNITY EVENT for 3-5 year olds and PLAY through

the year’s celebration; fun for all ages!

Stroll down Memory Lane: Alumni celebration for past and present employees, board members and adults who attended programs offered at Kiwanis Hilton Children’s Centre.

Come join us for an afternoon tea, and cake cutting. SONJA DRINKWATER/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

For further information contact Ashley Salmon: 250-720-0957 Sponsors include: School District #70, Ministry of Education, Kiwanis Hilton Children’s Centre, Alberni Valley Childcare Society Ready Set Learn and Strong Start.

Lucky pots Ty Watson House Hospice executive director Erin Girling, left, thanks Helma Swinkels and the rest of the people from Potluck Ceramics for the $15,000 donation during a potluck lunch, Saturday afternoon.

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Alberni Valley News Friday, April 20, 2012

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Software glitch no laughing matter for photographer ‘Well, we wiped the internal hard drive and reinstalled Lion.’

NORMAN SILVERSTONE

Digi-pixels

I love Macs. If it was up to me, I would sell my wimpy HP Windows machine and just use the Mac computer. My machine is a 15” MacBook Pro that is sleek, sexy and fast with graphics that are unbelievable. My sexy Mac was merrily co-existing with me on Snow Leopard OS and we were having a grand old time. No viruses, no “blue screen of death”, no frozen screen, no being taken over by a bot, in fact nothing but good stuff. Then one day IT happened. The IT is Lion OS, the latest operating system from Apple. I went online to the Apple App store, chose Lion OS, paid by credit card ($29), and downloaded it direct from the website: no CD, no DVD, nothing tangible. Problems started immediately. My Mac would not come out of sleep mode, I had a frozen screen in Safari, it

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Columnist Norman Silverstone loves his Mac laptop, but the new operating system doesn’t.

would not shut down, and so on. I went online to see if there was something that I could do to repair the problems. I read that quite a few people had problems after downloading Lion.

Because I had purchased the three-year Apple warranty, I phoned Apple Tech support and screamed help! They walked me through updates, resets, repairs, and dumping library

preferences, all to no avail. The next step was to wipe my hard drive clean and re-install Lion. Pretty drastic, don’t you think? I phoned Apple and spoke to a supervisor

(Katie) about my concerns with wiping my hard drive. She checked with the tech and the senior tech, and they agreed that it had to be done. They said that there was some sort of conflict going on in my machine. Fortunately the MacBook Pro is running “Time Machine” (backup program) and is connected to an external hard drive. Well, we wiped the internal hard drive and re-installed Lion. It seemed to work fine. The next day I sat down at my computer, turned it on, clicked on a program and instantly went into freezing mode with the little ball turning and turning on the screen. I phoned the senior Apple tech, he said that I had to bring the machine to an Apple repair depot to be a “hands on” consultation. I phoned Mac Boutique (the only Apple certified

shop in Nanaimo),then we drove over and around to Nanaimo. I left the machine there, they were going to repair it and send it back to me no charge. Doug at Mac Boutique installed a second version of Lion (the first one was buggy), turned off automatic graphics switching (the Mac has two graphics cards, one better, one lesser and constantly switches depending on the program), installed all the updates and shipped it back to me. So far, so good. It seems that Lion OS is problematic if it is an update from Snow Leopard but fine if a new Mac is purchased with Lion OS installed. Thank heaven for the Apple three-year warranty and thank you Katie (supervisor in Texas) for being so wonderful and making things happen. Any questions? E-mail me at nsilverstone@telus. net. Norman Silverstone teaches photography through North Island College and Eldercollege in Port Alberni.

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Local group makes pitch to buy Bulldogs franchise SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Port Alberni hockey fans have always embraced the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the B.C. Hockey League as their own. Now a group of businesspeople wants to make it official by purchasing the team. The group, led by president Darren DeLuca and director Tom McEvay, has formed the Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society and plans to buy out the three shareholders: majority owner Okanagan Hockey Schools, the See Group of Companies and Dr. David Ness. Only they have just 45

‘This initiative is not about poor ownership at all.’ – Tom McEvay TOM McEVAY

days to raise enough money to do so. The junior hockey society scheduled a press conference for Thursday at noon, after the News’ deadline. McEvay said the fundraising campaign would be revealed at that time. The society must raise $500,000 by June 1 ($1 million in total) and the sale must be

approved by the BCHL before the non-profit entity could take over, he explained. McEvay stressed the sum is not the share price, but the amount of capital the society believes it needs to put the team on firm financial footing in order to move forward. Four other teams in the BCHL are operated by non-

profits: Powell River, Prince George, Merritt and Trail, McEvay said. “This is not a new thing.” McEvay said the formation of the society is a natural progression to wanting more community control—it is not a statement on previous ownership. “This initiative is not about poor ownership at all,” he said. A coaching change is not part of the society’s plans, he added. “We think this organization has the right people in place to move forward.” Continued / 34

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game. Net skins were worth $28.75 each and gross skins $11 each. Vito Caldarulo was the big winner, collecting $55 for five gross skins. Net skins were won by Darrell Van OS, Gord Cutting, Vito Caldarulo, and Bob Matlock. Closest to the pin winners were Vito Caldarulo on No. 2 and No. 17, and Craig Acland on No. 13. The best second shot on No. 6 was posted by Craig Acland. Bob Matlock pocketed $29 for the charity closest

to the pin on No. 4. There was no winner on the hidden hole so it will be carried over for next week. Next Sunday is an open day with an optional $5 blind partner event. This will be a two-man format, but you won’t know who your partner is until you finish your round. Book your own tee times with your group starting at 7:30 a.m. Don’t forget to book your time by 9 a.m. Saturday.

Leona Fowler walked away uncontested with a total score of 107. Claudia Romaniuk came in second with 91 points. Janice Cross was the low gross scorer, carding a 91. Carol Hastings, Teresa Cutting and Leona Fowler all tied with their low net scores of 79. Get your name in on the list at the pro shop for your spring tuneups. Clinic dates are not set as yet but anyone interested can

stop by the pro shop and let them know. Nine-hole division A Division — Low gross position became a tie score with Katy Lekich and Kathy Toms. B Division — Another two contenders tied for the low gross score for this division, Mary Ann Madison and Lorraine Wilson. Business ladies Last week was the first session for the business ladies after being snowed out the first week.

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In special honour of Port Alberni’s centennial, the Community Arts Council will host a free Celebrating the Arts Centennial Tea on Saturday, April 28 from 1–3 p.m., to recognize the important role the arts have played in our community during the past 100 years. The tea will include a commemorative planting of Port Alberni’s centennial tree, a Dogwood, in the Rollin Art Centre garden. A children’s “growing

The Rollin Art Centre’s latest art exhibit is a joint show with artists Adina Barugolo and Peter Leclerc titled Time Passages. This exhibit, running until May 9, showcases styles of mixed mediums. The gallery is located at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Argyle Street. Admission is free and the building is wheelchair accessible.

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Words on Fire featuring Jacqueline Windh on Wednesday, April 25 at Char’s Landing. Known for her wilderness photography and writing, Windh has four books published and numerous articles that have run worldwide. Open mike starts at 7 p.m., so bring your poems, stories and memoirs. Wellknown local musician Kenn Whiteman will be starting them off at 6 p.m., so come early.

This waxing is a fun event Echo centre is hosting two encaustic (hot wax) painting workshops on Saturday, April 28. The first workshop is from 9:30 a.m. until noon

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Souljazz innovator Elizabeth Shepherd comes to the ADSS Auditorium next Wednesday, April 25 at 7 p.m., thanks to an invite by teacher Sarah Falls. Tickets by donation.

Library hosts weaver pair Weaving with Edith Haack and Vivienne Wilson takes place at the library in Echo Centre on Thursday, April 26 from 1:30–2:30 p.m. In this free program Haack and Wilson, a former library staff member, will talk about all things to do with weaving, including history, equipment, spinning, natural dyes and samples of works. They start with the history of weaving beginning in China and then move to Europe with the guilds in the Middle Ages through the Industrial Revolution to present day. There will be a table loom for demonstration and two different kinds of spinners too. The presentation will include info about natural dyes.

There is some beautiful, uplifting music being rehearsed by local choirs these days in preparation for the 10th annual Festival of Choirs. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host its 10th annual Festival of Choirs on Friday, April 20. “It’s a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy an evening of inspirational, uplifting music,” says Bonnie

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Top, Toy run president Dave Wiwchar and Kenn Whiteman ham it up at the awards banquet. Right, Anne Fleming displays her small business award.

Toy run honoured for family work From/4 “They taught us how to dance and showed us how beautiful our culture was during a time when it wasn’t being recognized, and was even being shamed,” Robinson said. The tide is beginning to turn, she added. “As our people get stronger and more people begin listening to us, it’s changing.” The Tseshaht were the lone nominee in chamber’s

environmental award, which tribe councillor Erma Robinson accepted. The tribe was nominated for the expansion of its market, as well as its cleanup program, which includes elders’ yards and nets and boats along the Somass River. In the chamber’s other awards, Flandangles won in the small business category, while Western Forest Products took large

business honours. Entrepreneur of the year went to Handy Andy’s and the customer service award to Rick Paul from Double R Meats. McLean Mill beat out Lady Rose Marine Services for the tourism business award. RCMP Const. Boyd Pearson earned volunteer of the year honours for his efforts in the 2011 Pulling Together Canoe Journey. The Port Alberni

Toy Run won the Child and Family Friendly business award. The toy run has raised more than $1 million and given thousands of toys for local children’s programs and charities since 1984, association president David Wiwchar said. In the youth of the year category, the ADSS Civics 11 class, girls senior basketball team, wrestler Nolan Bodnar and AV Bulldogs player

Lars Hepso all won recognition. The chamber also presented its special recognition award to Port Alberni residents Bob Wagenvoort and Manfred Baron for their volunteer work at Literacy Alberni. Wagenvoort and Baron volunteer up to 60 hours of their time per week refurbishing old computers, some 90 of which have already benefited Alberni families living on low incomes. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

From / 28 Okanagan Hockey Schools president Andy Oakes said OHS has been approached on several occasions to sell its shares, and divesting itself of the Bulldogs has been considered. “It’s been something...we’ve entertained over the last number of months just due to the fact that us being in Penticton and Alberni Valley being so far away,” he said. The Port Alberni society’s bid has been the most serious, Oakes said. “I really feel this is a great move for the community. It’s a small, proud community that if they have the ownership and their team, that’s the key to long-term sustainability of that team in the Valley. (There’s) a lot of pride around that team.” McEvay and the rest of the society are banking on that pride to spur people

‘(There’s) a lot of pride around that team.’

– Andy Oakes into helping. Nearly 40 volunteers have already stepped forward, and in a onehour meeting they raised close to $3,000. “This community has done some remarkable things in the past,” he said, citing the arena campaign, even the push to bring the Bulldogs to town. Then there was Kraft Hockeyville, West Coast General Hospital and the campaign to send retired wrestler Travis Cross to the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, in 2008. “We’re excited.”

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STK#5009

STK#5060

AWD

23,900

$

Sedan

WAS $24,500

12,900

$

STK#5047A

2000 CHEVY CAVALIER AC, Low Mileage

$

3,900

FEATURE VEHICLE

STK#5053

STK#5051

2005 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO Fullyy loaded

STK#5062

2008 DODGE CARAVAN

$

15,900

$

2009 009 SMART S FOR O 2

4X4,, low kms

18,900

Complete with Stow N Go

13,900

$

2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE

STK#5013

STK#5052A

STK#5018

2010 FORD RANGER SPORT

12,500 LEE MCNABB’S

Convertible, 9000 Kms

$

4X4, 23K

17,900

$

STK#5022

2008 MAZDA B4000 SE

1998 SUBARU LEGACY AWD, Low Mileage

6,995

Automatic, 4x4, 72k

$

15,900

$

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