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ADSS teacher Brian Laviolette, right, and vice-principal Shawn Shahi are making preparations for the ADSS Old School Celebration Day this Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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he new Alberni District Secondary School on Roger Street is a beehive of activity as workers enter the final phase of construction on the facility. The city’s first new high school since the 1950s is slated to open for classes in September. Meanwhile across town at the old school on Burde Street, director of career education Brian Laviolette is busy helping prepare for the ADSS Old School Celebration Day, which is being held on Saturday, April 28. “I’ve got mixed emotions about seeing the old place go because it’s served us well. Sixty-one years is a good run for the old fort,” Laviolette said. “But at the same time I look forward to getting into the new building.” The celebration, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is informal. Maps will be provided to attendees and they’re free to tour the school. A table with memorabilia including school annuals from each decade will be available for perusing, classic cars will be parked outside and food and refreshments will be provided. There may be music in the auditorium depending on who’s available, and informal basketball scrimmages will be held in the gym, Laviolette said. “We’re not running a dog and pony show here. It’s going to be
◆ TIME: Saturday, Apr. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ WHERE: at ADSS on Burde Street. ◆ SEE class pix from 1951-2012 in Eyeball Alley. ◆ PAINTINGS on windows. ◆ NEW ADSS PIX displayed on easels in hallway. ◆ DVD with story about ADSS produced by the school’s media class. Cost: $5.
Top, ADSS teacher Brian Laviolette and assistant principal Shawn Shahi survey the gym, which will be hosting the Old School Celebration, which is happening on Saturday, April 28. Right: Brian Laviolette shows a sample of the hardwood floor that will be made available for sale for $5 a piece. WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON/ ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
a day to come and socialize and share memories,” Laviolette said. “See it all one last time before it’s maybe taken down, depending what happens.” And people will be able to take a little piece of the school
with them. T-shirts marking the occasion are being sold for $5 and orders taken for them if they run out. But the pièce de résistance is that fourby-four-inch pieces of the old gymnasium floor are being presold for $5 each.
As the building is public property, the initiative needed the blessing of School District 70 trustees. Secretary treasurer Jerry Linning confirmed that the presale was discussed by trustees and given the go-ahead.
April 28 was chosen as the date to celebrate because it’s before grad and before school staff have to start moving out of the old school and into the new digs. “We won’t have any time to do this in June or after,” Laviolette
said. The event has been gaining momentum, he added. “We’ve been getting calls from all over,” he said. “Mind you, it means a lot to some people but it’s not important to others.” Laviolette, 58,
has amassed a vast archive of memories during his tenure at ADSS. A then-young Turk of 26, Laviolette got his start at the high school as an intern in 1980. He returned to ADSS in 1985 after spending time in Australia and at EJ Dunn Middle School, and coached both girls and boys basketball. “I didn’t just come in knowing what I know, I was mentored,” Laviolette said. “I learned a lot from Jim Mayo, Frank Holmes and others.” The whole school is cloaked in memories, but Laviolette speaks with a particular reverence for the gymnasium. The stories are many: like the Totem tournament that had to be moved to the Alberni Athletic Hall one year because of a job action by CUPE. Teachers break from their routines during the summer but get back to them in late August. Continued/11
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Puddle duck racers busy Alberni Puddle Duck Racers are holding their first “hatch� at the Alberni Youth Centre (cadet hall) this Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. Five teams will start building their sailing boats in the gymnasium at the cadet hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Members of the public are
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Alberni District Secondary School Grade 12 Giulia Grumbach, left, and Shayla Frechette pose in their grad dresses for photos taken by local photographer Andrea Anderson at the Alberni Valley Multiplex on April 19.
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The ceremony for 261 students who are graduating from Alberni District Secondary School this year could be affected by teachers’ withdrawal from extra curricular activities. Last week, B.C. teachers voted 73 per cent in favour of withdrawing volunteer services to protest the Education Improvement Act, or Bill 22. Alberni District Teachers Union president Ken Zydyk would not disclose how the local vote break down. “It’s BCTF policy to report the results as a whole B.C. wide,� he said. Extra curricular activities include sports, dinners, field trips, theatre and other activities that teachers do outside of instructional school hours. “This was a difficult decision for all
teachers to have to make because they enjoy these activities as much as the kids do,� Zydyk said. “But we feel we have been forced into a corner and have to do this.� Zydyk was clear that the protest timeline was 10 weeks; that it will end at the end of June. But it will impact whatever activities have been planned up to then — including the ADSS Grade 12 graduation ceremony on June 29. “If it is outside of instructional hours then yes it will be included,� Zydyk said. “Just because we won’t volunteer doesn’t eliminate the event because there are still administrators and the public.� The grad ceremony and scholarship bursary night (June 13) are being examined closely as a result of recent development, ADSS principle Mike Ruttan said. Teachers are an integral part of
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B.C. Conservation officials want to know who cut the head and paws off a bear, gutted it then dumped its remains in Port Alberni’s Somass River. Tseshaht First Nation fisherman Bob Rupert found the butchered bear carcass in the water last Thursday evening when he went to check his wharf on Mission Road. “It freaked me out when I first saw it because I thought it was a human body, but I realized it was a bear carcass when I got closer,” Rupert said. The animal was floating on its back. It appeared small in size and was missing its head and paws. Its inner torso was exposed as well. “I’ve heard of this being done in other places, people cutting out parts and selling them, but I’ve never heard of it being done around here,” he said. Rupert reported the find to B.C. Conservation officers. “I hope they do something about it because this is just sick and sad.” The road is somewhat remote
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Bob Rupert points out a skinned, dismembered bear carcass he discovered tethered to the shore on the Somass River last week.
but Rupert said he and nearby residents haven’t noticed anything out of the ordinary as of late. B.C. Conservation officer Mike deLaronde couldn’t speculate anything without seeing the carcass, but said being in the water would make it difficult to determine how long it’s been there. “It could have been scavenged by other animals as well,” he said. Carcasses in similar condition haven’t been reported in the Alberni Valley, deLaronde said. There is a legal bear hunting season on the Island right now that lasts until June. Nevertheless, hunters are required
‘It freaked me out when I first saw it.’ – Bob Rupert to butcher bear carcasses for edible parts at home, “not dump them in the river,” deLaronde said. “People harvesting for paws or other parts is such a waste.” Officers will investigate but finding out who’s responsible will be difficult. “Earlier would have been better,” deLaronde said. Animal poachers face fines from $1,000 to $50,000 and prison sentences from
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A rise in the Alberni Valley’s aboriginal population and increased facility use has prompted plans for the expansion of the Port Alberni Friendship Centre. PAFC official Donna Samuel made the announcement at Port Alberni City Council’s Monday night meeting. According to Samuel, the gym in the existing centre on Fourth Avenue has grown too small for the amount of people who use it. “The location has served us well but it (gym) is too small now,” Samuel said. “It’s not big enough to host the events that we do every year and we really want to expand.” Centre officials hope to use a swath of cityowned land between the centre and bottle depot on Fourth Avenue to grow out the centre’s gym. The land is approximately 68 by 125 feet in diameter
and is zoned for service commercial use, city planner Scott Smith said. The land would require re-zoning to the centre’s P1 Institutional to accommodate their expansion request, he said. The facility was formerly located on Second Avenue, but moved to its existing location in 1985 after it outgrew the original location. The existing facility is approximately 8,000 square feet but the gym is only half size and that’s proved a challenge in the face of Alberni’s growing urban aboriginal demographic. According to Statistics Canada, Port Alberni is home to more than 2,050 people who identify as aboriginal. More than 60 per cent of them live off reserve and in the city, Stats Can. noted. The friendship centre is the centre of gravity for much of Alberni’s urban aboriginal population, and offers a variety of educational,
employment, social and cultural support services. At the centre, the burgeoning population overcrowds the gym during Christmas dinners, Aboriginal Day celebrations and funerals. The centre also has a growing number of users for cultural and sports activities, co-presenter Simon Lucas said. The courtesy to the city is appreciated, Coun. Cindy Solda said. “But what is the bottom line, what do you want specifically?” The expansion is in its preliminary stages and there are more steps to be taken including fundraising, but officials want to apprise the city of their plans and suss out the availability of land either by sale or donation, Samuel said. In response to a question from Coun. Jack McLeman, Samuel said they’ve cursorily discussed the initiative with the city.
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A new bus system with more frequent pickups and a central bus exchange is on the way in Port Alberni. The revamp is part of a service review that B.C. Transit undertook starting in
June 2011. The revamp will see a pulse system instituted. The crux of the new system will be a central transit exchange at 12th Avenue and Redford Street, by McDonalds where buses will lay over so riders can transfer to head either north or south.
The new schedule would be comprised of three routes that will operate Monday to Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and evenings and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. According to a transit report, the new routes will take 45 minutes to cycle instead of 60 minutes.
Bus ridership in the Alberni Valley is healthy and ranks sixth out of 81 transit systems in B.C., said James Wadsworth, B.C. Transit senior planner. The new routes will be streamlined by eliminating low use stops such as the top of Anderson
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connecting Walmart to the Tseshaht Market was also identified in the report. The route would also include stops at Mission, Thomas, Gallic and Ekooth Roads, as well as Somass Crescent. The Tsesaht expansion required further study, as well as cost sharing discussions with the city, Tseshaht and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District.
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budget so council voted to build the project into its 2013 budget. According to Kenny’s report, the problem is that the sign is made of vinyl material stretched over a metal frame. Grime has accumulated on the
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Hoop star Nash part of school’s history From /3 Part of Laviolette’s routine involved getting back to the gym, which he’d be in periodically over the summer months. “Walking in the gym for the first time after the summers, I even remember the scent it had,� he said. Laviolette coached the senior boys team with Jim Mayo his first year, and remembers something about every team he’s had. “I remember them by the music they played on the team bus. Every time I hear certain songs I remember which year and what team,� he said. He speaks most poignantly of when now-Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash played at the ADSS gym in 1992. The Armada and Saint Michaels University School traded victories and No. 1 and No. 2 rankings throughout the year, and they met for another showdown at Totem. “It was packed to the rafters and we had to turn away more than 200 people at the door,� Laviolette said. SMU led by a comfortable margin at the half but the Armada went down fighting, losing the game by only three points. “It was exciting and I remember it,� Laviolette said. “I think everyone has a memory like that in some way or another.�
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◆ Heritage Place will welcome a special “The Good Old Days” performance by the Barkley Sounds Choir group, May 5 at 2:30 p.m. ◆ A Mother’s Day Tea will take place at Abbeyfield on May 11. ◆ Both Fir Park Village and Echo Village will be facilitating a Mother’s Day celebration with cake, tea, flowers and music on May 13. ◆ Rainbow Gardens will also celebrate the mothers with a Mother’s Day Tea on May 13 at 1:30 p.m. ◆ The Folksong Circle will perform at Westhaven on May 11 at 1 p.m.; on Mother’s Day at Echo Village on May 13 at 1:30 p.m., and at Rainbow Gardens on May 17 at 1:30 p.m. ◆ Westhaven will recognize its volunteers under the theme “Volunteers are the link to perfect harmony” at a special appreciation day that will take place on May, later that the National Volunteer Week.
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Bertha Levesque, a resident at Abbeyfield House, is 93 and says until five years ago she’d never spent a day in the hospital.
At 93 years old, Bertha Levesque says that until recently— four or five years ago—she had never stayed in the hospital. “I had to be there for the first time because of a broken foot. “Other than that, never before, even when I had my four children, who were delivered in my own house,” she says. Born in 1919 in Northern Saskatchewan, Levesque, now a resident at Abbeyfield (maiden name Doucette) came from an Acadian family from New Brunswick to homestead in the prairie province. There she did her formal education in a school house on the land donated by her father. She met and married George Levesque, a carpenter, and then moved to the west coast in 1944 with their children,
◆ HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to the mothers, grandmothers and greatgrandmothers of the seniors homes in the Alberni Valley, especially to the oldest mothers: Mary Ella Newberry, Abbeyfield; Olga Geist, Fir Park Village; Irmgard Brall and Carrie Wyton, Echo Village; Edna Kennedy, Rainbow Gardens..
one boy and four girls. George and Bertha Levesque were married for over 60 years. They were both active with the Sunshine Club and the local branch of the Old Age Pensioners, where Bertha became its president, a position she held until
the group dismantled two years ago. As a carpet bowler and five- and 10-pin bowler, Levesque won many trophies. Three years ago she decided to sell her house and with no hesitation she moved to Abbeyfield, where she has made new friends and enjoyed the company of others. “I’m never in my room,” she says. “One of these times I will forget where it is,” she jokes. It is her nature to socialize and take part in many activities, and Abbeyfield suits her because of it. “I’m thankful of (the late) Terry Whyte for the opening of this place,” she said. “You cannot find another home for seniors like this one,” Levesque said.
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The BCTF’s big gamble Try and imagine an NDP government B.C. teachers are taking a big gamble by pulling out of sports and other extracurricular activities. While the intended target of their campaign is the provincial government — which they want to withdraw Bill 22, the document enforcing mediation and new class size and composition rules — what teachers are more likely to experience is strained relationships and ‘Teachers... a drop in public support. Teachers, who have are likely to enjoyed strong parent experience support in their last two contract disputes, say strained must take this action relationships.’ they because the legal right to strike has been taken away from them. But few students and parents in the weeks ahead will be able to equate the loss or complication of planned school activities with larger issues the teachers seek to address. If they wish to keep the public on their side, B.C. teachers will need a deft communications strategy to explain why collective bargaining principles are more important than an end-of-year field trip or tournament — or grad. Events will go ahead anyway, leaving teachers with less clout and fewer relationships on which to build strong bonds. And for those students who struggle, there will be another reason to disengage when their favourite coach, choir or other sponsoring teacher stops giving their free time for political reasons or because they fear reprisals from their co-workers. All this heartache would be worth it if there was some tangible pay-off in the end. But the public education system has never been per fect and teachers will be hardpressed to explain how punishing kids is punishing the government. — The Tri-City News
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ICTORIA – NDP victories in two byelections bring the standings in the legislature to 46 B.C. Liberals, 36 NDP and three independents, one of whom has pledged allegiance to the B.C. Conservatives. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins put a brave face on his third-place finish in Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope. Even in bedrock conservative Fraser Valley farm country, in a protest byelection with a highprofile candidate, the B.C. Conservatives managed to attract just enough to deliver a landmark NDP seat. The NDP was helped by the absence of the B.C. Green Party on the byelection ballots, with most of its five-percent support from 2009 presumably going to the
winners. Cummins said his party’s goal going into the Port Moody-Coquitlam vote, with an unknown candidate and a handful of volunteers, was to break 10 per cent. They got 15 per cent and he declared a moral victory. Cummins rejected a possible merger with the “discredited” B.C. Liberals. Premier Christy Clark was equally emphatic that she will be the leader of the “free enterprise coalition” in the 2013 election. So the stage is set for an NDP majority government. What will that look like? Well, Port Moody mayorturned-MLA Joe Trasolini has a wealth of local government experience, so pencil him in as municipal affairs minister. A longtime supporter of the B.C. Liberals, Trasolini should clarify if he endorses the NDP constitution, which still opposes all profit-
making activity. He’s not the only highprofile newcomer likely to be included in an Adrian Dix cabinet. New NDP candidates from union executive ranks will likely include long-time Hospital Employees’ Union president Judy Darcy. She no longer talks about bringing a “Marxist analysis” to economic matters. Darcy is now best known for leading the long court battle against the B.C. Liberal government’s contractbreaking legislation of 2002. The eventual decision of the Supreme Court of Canada basically invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining. (The high court could also ponder if there might be a right not to belong to a union, but that’s another story.) Then there’s George Heyman, the long-
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time B.C. Government Employees’ Union president. After leaving the BCGEU, Heyman has taken a turn as executive director of Sierra Club B.C., a branch plant of the U.S. enviro-machine that works against B.C. forest, mining, power and petroleum development. These folks would be working with Stephen Howard, who went from senior positions at the BCGEU and CUPE to his current role as Dix’s chief of staff. Dix, of course, benefited from the sudden ouster of Carole James, who made the mistake of trying to loosen big labour’s grip on the NDP and modernize some of its quaint 1930s notions. Then we have B.C.’s third-largest political party, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, which has already confirmed it will continue its long campaign to replace the B.C. Liberals with the NDP next year. Such a team brings impressive experience. Continued / 15
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‘Change’ buzz From / 14 But unfortunately for provincial taxpayers, much of that experience has been in extracting money from the public treasury. And if recent B.C. history is any guide, this fundamental conflict of interest will receive little or no media attention in the months to come. Instead, the conventional wisdom will be that voters want “change.” • Correction: Last week’s column referred to the 1971 Greenpeace campaign
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against atmospheric nuclear testing. That protest boat was directed at a U.S. nuclear test off Alaska, not a Soviet test as stated. Subsequent Greenpeace protests targeted the Soviet slaughter of grey whales, and the last atmospheric nuclear tests, conducted by France in the South Pacific. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
To the Editor, I am a small business owner in Campbell River. On a daily basis I see two or three hopeful faces coming in with resumés. These people vary from young people right out of high school, to middle aged people forced to change careers. These people have heard there is a shortage of tradespeople, and have paid their hard earned money to educate themselves. The fact is that in B.C. we do not have jobs for these people. Unlike Alberta, we have seen a steady decline in industry and good paying jobs. We can all list several businesses that have closed down in the last five to 10 years just in our local area: Timberwest Sawmill, Catalyst Paper – Elk Falls, and Field Sawmill, just to name a few. The one light of hope we have in our area is the Raven Underground Coal Project. This project is committed to providing approximately 300 well-paying jobs to local people, and approximately 450
indirect jobs. Yes, that is correct, the opportunity for 750 well paying jobs on central Vancouver Island. Imagine the possibility of not having to leave your family to go work in Alberta. That could once again be a reality for hundreds of people. I am proud to say that my family is supported by environmentally responsible resource based companies such as Quinsam Coal, NVI Mining, Grieg Seafood and Western Forest Products. I encourage all those people currently looking for work, and all those that are fortunate enough to be currently employed on central Vancouver Island to stand up and lend support to the Raven Underground Coal Project. Otherwise your employer might be the next company forced to close its doors. Sandra Karason, Campbell River
Get rid of coal in Fanny Bay To the Editor, Christy Clark states, “We need to be listening to British Columbians.” For a starter, she should announce
that the Raven Coal mine planned for the Courtenay region be cancelled. This is how 90 per cent of the people feel about it. And she should quit hiding behind the Environmental Assessment Board, which is merely a sponge to absorb our negative feelings and a white-wash agency to further her own plans. Is she really listening? Doug Carrick, Hornby Island
Just say ‘no Bulldogs, no’ To the Editor, To the best of my knowledge, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs hockey team has lost money for five of the last six seasons. Therefore there’s a strong possibility that the present owners will want to move the team. Surprising? The solution apparently is for citizens to donate either $200 or $5,000 each to keep the team in the Valley to be run by a non-profit society with the taxpayers of the City of Port Alberni getting stuck with any losses. Certainly we know that the city and parks and recreation are involved up to
their eyeballs in this speculative venture, and that makes me very nervous. The last thing we taxpayers need is to pay for yet more losses to be added to the millions of dollars we’ve forked out over the last decade or two to keep the moneylosing, unpopular McLean Mill National Historic Site going. The timing of the proposed purchase must be questioned in light of today’s economic and social realities, in particular the situation surrounding Catalyst Paper. I do realize, however, that Sproat Lake residents seldom walk the South Port streets, so would be unaware of the moves/closures there since March 31. The Water’s Edge and Timber restaurants have closed, the old federal building across from city hall is now vacant, Love Rush is closing out, and the crisis-line has moved to North Port. Economic vitality we don’t have. But we have city hall remaining in isolated splendor, completely out of touch with reality. Go Bulldogs go! Richard Berg, Port Alberni
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To the Editor, On April 23, Adrian Dix stood in the legislature mentioning a comment about the landside NDP victories in by-elections in Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope. Maybe if he would do his homework and analyze the results, he would slow down on his jumping from the hip attitude. In the Port MoodyCoquitlam 2009 election, the NDP came in second place with 7,614 votes, with a total of 19,134 taxpayers casting ballots. In the 2012 by election, the NDP came in first place with 6,070 votes with a total of 11,167 taxpayers casting ballots. I ask Adrian, what happened to the other 7,967 taxpayers that did not cast ballots? Dix is paid $152,789 to be an MLA. With such a good paying job, couldn’t he at least review the by-election data results instead of making outrageous comments about landside NDP victories? Joe Sawchuk, Duncan
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Arts have their own place in city’s centennial history MEG SCOFFIELD
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immigrant from Germany. He fell in love with Vancouver Island, making his home in Port Alberni for some years. His photographs in the collection of the Vancouver Public Library and the Alberni Valley Museum are still considered some of the greatest images of Canada’s west coast. Today we have a new appreciation of the craftsmanship practised by early settlers and have seen a revival of interest in all things made by hand. The turn of the century was the era of brass bands and concerts in the park. Port Alberni in 1912 boasted a bandstand on Argyle Street (replicated in scale now in the Rollin Centre garden). Mrs. Fred Rollin (nee Ellen Ohlsen) was the new town’s first music teacher. In the early 1900s, artists like Emily Carr began to draw attention to the art of First Nations people. Thanks to Carr and others like her, a record was created of many cultural treasures from the old coastal villages and
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islands. Carr encouraged a young Tseshaht artist, George Clutesi, who wanted to revive the traditions of his own people in authentic paintings, stories, dance and song. He stands tall in the memories of all who knew him for his efforts to bring attention to a rich but neglected culture. Clutesi was a true Renaissance man, going on to national and international fame as writer, television and movie actor. The establishment of the Alberni Valley Art Group came about in 1943 “to relieve
some of the tension and stresses of wartime�. The Community Arts Council came into existence in 1965, led by artist-teacher Robert Aller. Their first major project was staging the city’s initial festival of the arts in 1966 – a week-long affair that involved almost every organization in town. Then, as now, everything was volunteer-driven. It seems in some ways that we have gone full circle. The arts belong to the people and, as a community, we appreciate what culture means in our lives.
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Routine Dental check ups are recommended twice a year and are important for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. A healthy mouth is important for your overall good health and many health complications have been linked to poor oral health. Professional regular dental cleanings can prevent a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, bacterial pneumonia, strokes and more. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that ultimately destroys the supporting structures of your teeth. If diagnosed early it can be treated and reversed if significant damage has not already occurred. Your dental hygienist will help ensure that you are maintaining good oral health with visual examinations and comparing previous measurements. If you are falling off track with your oral hygiene, we’ll help put you back on track. During dental cleanings, dental professionals are screening you for oral cancer, which has a high success rate of being cured when diagnosed early. So come see us regularly for check ups and cleanings, do your part with brushing and flossing and we can help you keep your original teeth and have a brilliant, white, healthy smile. We also offer Zoom (as seen on TV) which is a laser professional whitening system that gives you a brighter, whiter smile in just one office visit.
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Add a rainbow of colour to your diet HELGIE NAESGAARD SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
Colour can improve not only the appearance of your food, but also the quality of your diet and your life. Let’s start with the rich red strawberries. Picked during June they demand attention, adding appetizing colour to plates. For exquisite flavour and maximum nutrition, devour local berries the same day
they’re picked. You might get even closer to your food source by planting your own berry plants, now in the spring. For the calorie-conscious, strawberries contain few calories relative to other berries and fruits, but are amongst the highest in vitamin C. Doctor Julie Garden-Robinson writes that many vegetables and red fruits such as strawberries, raspberries and red grapes contain natural plant pigments that keep our cells
and hearts healthy. Secondly, let’s focus on the orange/yellow produce group. Carrots, like sweet potatoes and pumpkins, contain a pigment called carotenoid, which helps to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease and boosts the immune system. Carrots are great for the eyes, particularly in reducing the onset of age-related macular degeneration, which can lead to blindness. Thirdly, the green group of
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Discover naturopathic medicine DR. JEANNIE DOIG SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
Naturopathic Medicine is a primary health care system that uses natural therapies to support and stimulate the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Naturopathic medicine addresses the physical, mental, emotional, environmental, and spiritual aspects of health to identify and treat the root cause of disease. As a naturopathic doctor, I integrate natural therapies including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, physical medicine, and lifestyle counselling. I also have training in IV vitamin injection therapy and Bowen therapy — a hands-on healing technique. Naturopathic medicine focuses on optimal health and disease prevention. The body has an innate ability to heal itself when obstacles to cure (poor diet, alcohol, smoking, stress) are removed and the fundamentals of health
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Helping out the ‘sandwich society’ best for everyone KENDAL KELLY SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
The Sandwich Society is that group of adults that are sandwiched between trying to maintain their immediate family’s needs, while continuing to perform their jobs well and care for an aging parent or parents. The demands on any adult living in this situation can be extremely stressful. They spend all of their time trying to give to others, and for the most part they do not have sufficient time to properly care for themselves. Worse yet, is that the burden becomes so great that everyone suffers. The family at home feel neglected because the caregiver is not around for those special Sundays, or the aging senior feels neglected because every time you are in their presence, you are in a hurry to get their chores done, and there is no quality time. Neither group understands the pressures you personally are under. And caregivers often get run down and suffer illness or disease. If you find yourself living in this situation, there are some opportunities to help with your responsibilities while giving the aging senior or seniors back some independence. If the person or persons you are caring for live on their own, equip the residence with proper safety equipment and mobility products that allow them to provide for many of their own needs. Bath lifts, stair lifts, walkers, scooters and the many living aid
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Local students placed well with their literary contributions and placed ďŹ rst at Zone Level with the Royal Canadian Legion. From left to right are Legion president Tim Murphy, Sandy Paterson, Junior student from John Paul II, poetry, Anna Katharina Parac Intermediate student from EJ Dunn, poetry, Shandraya Grist and Poppy Chair Margaret Groenevelt. Intermediate student from EJ Dunn for essay Hannah Plater. Each of the students received $80 for their excellent work. for th thei eirr ex ei exce cell ce llen ll entt wo en work rk.. rk
The Eagles Auxiliary recently gave out thousands of dollars to local charitable groups who were extremely grateful for the generosity of the ladies.
Lions Tom Hall, Russell McLaughlin and George Smith stand by a cedar tree that was planted before and looking for volunteers to come by on Saturday and give a hand to plant more cedar trees to increase the water shed. If you want to come by check their ad in this issue of the Alberni News for more details. Weekdays 10 - 5:30 Saturdays 10 - 5
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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #293 handed out a lot of money to well deserving local charitable groups. The money is raised through their Wednesday night bingo that starts at 6:45 p.m. at their hall on Victoria Quay.
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Marie Harding a resident of Heritage Place gives a special thank you to all of the volunteers that come there on behalf of the 26 residents. She is wearing this cute chapeau as it was Hats off to Volunteers theme on Tuesday afternoon.
Heritage Place Board president Sylvia Springer presents a special gift to Pat Murray who has been a tremendous volunteer and is retiring this yyear. ye ar.. ar
Joyce VanIngen of Abbeyfield gives her special thanks to volunteers at the appreciation tea held at Heritage Place this past Tuesday afternoon. The two facilities decided to hold their appreciation together as many of the volunteers go to both places.
Heritage Place Board of Directors president Sylvia Springer and Abbeyfield Board president Marlene Dietrich each cut a cake at the close of the celebration of volunteers at Heritage Place. These ladies joined in with the theme of “Hats off to Volunteers”. Everyone then enjoyed cake and light refreshments and were given scrolls off thanks.
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Community Events FRI. APRIL 27 ◆ SPRING DINNER at the Alberni Valley United Church, 3747 Church St. Starts: 6 p.m. Call 250-7238332 for tix.
SAT. APRIL 28 ◆ OLD SCHOOL CELEBRATION at Alberni District Secondary School on Burde Street. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours,
entertainment, and socializing. Food and refreshments served. ◆ NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING ceremony. At the Steelworkers Hall, 4904 Montrose St. Starts: 10 a.m. For info. call 250-7245134.
SUN. APRIL 29 ◆ SCOTIABANK MS WALK from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. At the Somass Legion,
Victoria Quay. Register as a team or individual. Preevent munchies, entertainment, an auction and more, followed by lunch from Quality Foods. Call Kristi for more info. at 250-730-5747.
MON. APRIL 30 ◆ BETA SIGMA PHI celebrates 80 years of sorority. Past members interested
in attending can call Maureen at 250-7241116 or Greta 250723-6540.
WED. MAY 2 ◆ MEMORIES TEA featuring a past weddings picture display and a walk down Memory Aisle and High Tea. Cost $10. Call 250-7241034.
THURS. MAY 3
◆ MOTHER’S DAY VIGIL at the Alberni Valley Memorial Gardens. A peaceful service for those who mourn the death of a child. Starts: 11 a.m.
SAT. MAY 5 ◆ STEAK NIGHT DINNER at Legion Branch No. 293. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dancing starts at 8 p.m. Cost: $13 per person.
MON. MAY 7 ◆ FOOD AND FILOSOPHY Can Alberni look at itself and start making changes? Come and express your personal view on Port Alberni. At Dolce Vita Restaurant. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Filosophy at 7 p.m.
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BOOTCAMP, from April 30-May 16. Beginners and intermediate classes available. Classes focus on: agility, power, speed and more. Registrations accepted now. Call 250-724-2512 for info. ◆ Do you have an item for our calendar? If so, please contact our newsroom at editor@ albernivalleynews.com
WƵďůŝĐ ŶŽƟĐĞ͗ ƌŝƟƐŚ ŽůƵŵďŝĂ hƟůŝƟĞƐ ŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ FORTISBC ENERGY UTILITIES INTEND TO AMALGAMATE NATURAL GAS SERVICE IN B.C. AND IMPLEMENT COMMON RATES On April 11, 2012, the FortisBC Energy Utilities applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission to amalgamate their natural gas utilities across the province and to implement common rates and services across their service areas starting January 1, 2014. Currently, FortisBC Energy Utilities is made up of three separate natural gas companies, operating in six service areas. The companies have their own services, service agreements (tariffs) and rates. If approved, the application would combine the three companies into one, under a single tariff, with common rates for the various regions. This Application has different implications for customers in each service area. If approved, customers in the Vancouver Island and Whistler service areas will see rate decreases, while customers in the Lower Mainland, Columbia, Inland, and Fort Nelson service areas will see an overall rate increase. PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESS The Commission is initiating a review of FortisBC Energy Utilities’ Application. To view the timetable for this hearing and the Application go to www.bcuc.com select “Current Applications” under “Quick Links” and scroll to “FEU Common Rates, Amalgamation and Rate Design.” HOW TO GET INVOLVED If you wish to participate actively in the review process, you may register as an Intervener or an Interested Party with the Commission Secretary in writing, using the contact information at the end of this notice. All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the general public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website. If you wish to attend the Public Workshop or the Procedural Conference please register with the Commission Secretary using the contact information at the end of this Notice. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER For more information please contact Ms. Alanna Gillis, Acting Commission Secretary at Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com or using the Commission contact information.
WORKSHOP FortisBC Energy will explain the Application and answer questions. Date
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PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE The Commission will consider the regulatory process to review the Application. Date
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VIEW THE APPLICATION The Application and all supporting documentation are available on the Commission’s website on the Current Applications page (www.bcuc.com) and on the FortisBC website (www.fortisbc.com). If you would like to review the material in hard copy, it is available at the locations below: FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Head Office 16705 Fraser Highway Surrey, BC V4N 0E8
FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Kelowna Office 1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7
FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Victoria Office 320 Garbally Road Victoria, BC V8T 2K1
FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Fort Nelson Office 3901 Nahanni Drive Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0
British Columbia Utilities Commission Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Fax: 604-660-1102
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ARTS WEEK / A roundup in town. 30 MUSIC / Barkley Sounds sings. 30
Book donation a final wish SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
Laurel Herbert was a voracious reader. Her tastes ran the gamut from science fiction â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Anne McCaffrey was a favourite author â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to romance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; think Nora Roberts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and everything in between. When Herbert found an author she liked, she would collect every book that author wrote. When you consider McCaffrey wrote close to 100 books and Robertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; total is 189 and counting, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an impressive collection. Herbert, a Beaver Creek resident, housed her book collection in a bookcase one of her three brothers built for her.
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Community Arts Council volunteers Jan Duncan, left, and Judy Francoeur sort through 75 boxes of books Jennifer Herbert donated to the annual book sale on behalf of her late daughter, Laurel.
Sadly, Herbert passed away at the age of 51 from an aggressive form of cancer in May 2011. Before she died, though, she asked that her books be donated to a charity so their sale would be of use to an organization. Laurelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Jennifer Herbert,
â&#x20AC;&#x153;The board is thrilled that (Laurel) would choose to honour us like this,â&#x20AC;? book sale chairperson Bonnie Brandner said. Herbert took good care of her books and many of them are like new; the sale doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t often see like-new books, Brandner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a special donation, for sure.â&#x20AC;? Though Jennifer Herbert first called the Rollin Art Centre last September, volunteers didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start
sorting through book sale donations until January. Then the arts council wanted to wait until a good weather day when volunteers were available to accept Herbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books. So far 400 boxes of books have been donated, including 75 of Herbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; almost a quarter of the total donations. The book sale takes place this year on Saturday, May 12 at Echo Centre. editor@albernivalleynews.com
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Vocal melting pot Alan Gerber and his daughter Hannah meld blues, folk and R&B into a stunning vocal show on Thursday, May 10, 8 p.m. at Charâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing.
called the Rollin Art Centre last September and asked whether the Community Arts Council would like Laurelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books to sell at the annual book sale. On Tuesday, the Herberts delivered 75 boxes of hardcovers and paperbacks to the art centre.
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Arts week jam-packed them off at the gallery during operating hours.
MELISSA MARTIN Arts Around
Final weekend to give books
Rollin Centre celebrates arts
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Barkley Sounds Choir honours the city’s centennial with songs old and new.
Choir salutes centennial The Barkley Sounds Community Choir salutes Port Alberni’s centennial with Those Were the Days, a performance this Sunday, April 29 at the Alberni Valley United Church. Music will start at 2:30 p.m. Directors Bonnie and Phil Wallbank have chosen some
songs from the more recent past, and as usual have put on their own twist. Special guest, Anna Lewis, will play the fiddle. Lewis is a Port Alberni girl and Alberni District Secondary School graduate. She started playing the violin when she was four
years old and now plays with Phil’s Harmonics String Orchestra. Other special guests include Lothar Haack on recorder, Wayne Janzen on drums and Phil Wallbank on the violin and recorder. Tickets for Those Were the Days are $10 and available from
In special honour of Port Alberni’s Centennial and Arts in Culture Week April 22-28, the Community Arts Council will host a free Celebrating the Arts Centennial Tea on Saturday, April 28 from 1–3 p.m. The event will pay homage to 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 arts” seed planting activity will also be included.
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Rollin Art Centre administrator Melissa Martin, left, and arts council member Bonnie Brandner accompany Port Alberni Mayor John Douglas as he proclaims April 22–28 as Arts and Culture Week.
The tea reception will take place afterward in the gallery.
Time passes for Rollin show Only two weeks remain for the Rollin Art Centre’s art exhibit, a joint show with artists Adina Barugolo and Peter Leclerc titled Time Passages. This exhibit, showcasing varied styles of mixed mediums, until May 9. The gallery is located at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Argyle Street. Admission is free and the gallery is and wheelchair accessible.
Fashion across the decades The Rollin Art Centre will have a Centennial Fashion Show on Saturday,
June 9 with a tea reception following the event in the gallery. This show is a fundraiser for the art centre to provide funding for children’s art programs. The fashion show will take place at 1 p.m. outside on the terrace and will be a showcase of costumes that have been designed, created and modelled after those in 1912. Tickets are $10 each, available at the Rollin Art Centre. Seating is limited.
Terrace teas need your help The Rollin Art Centre is asking for donations of small tea pots and two-tier china plates for Teas on the Terrace this summer. If you are able to donate these items, please drop
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The last day to donate books for the Community Arts Council’s annual book sale is Saturday, April 28. Please help the Rollin Art Centre by dropping off gently used books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles for the annual book sale, which takes place on May 12 at Echo Centre. Drop books at the Rollin Art Centre, inside, under the staircase in the large wooden box during operating hours.
Final call for artists This is the final week for submissions for art exhibits at the Rollin Art Centre in 2013. Application forms for visual artists are available at the Rollin Art Centre or you can download one from www.portalberniarts. com. Deadline is April 30. Please call 250-7243412 for more info.
Tickets still available • Canadian Country Artist, Crystal Shawanda at The Capitol Theatre. Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the Rollin Art Centre and Somass Drugs, $28 (cash only). • Timbre! Choir’s Music Magic, Sunday, May 6, 2:30 p.m. ADSS Auditorium. Adults $15, seniors $12, child $6. • Portal Players presents Greater Tuna, May 24–26, June 1–2. Tickets, $15 adults, $13 seniors/ students. The Rollin Art Centre gallery is located at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Argyle Street and is wheelchair accessible. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 250724-3412 for more info. Melissa Martin is the arts administrator for the Community Arts Council, the home of the Rollin Art Centre.
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EVERARDA DEN BOER FAMILYALEIDA ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS During the early morning hours DEATHS DEATHS of April 20, Aleida quietly slipped away. She was born in Soest, The Netherlands, on 25 SeptDEN BOER ALEIDA EVERARDA 1919 and, with her husband Arie, During the early morning hours immigrated to Canada in 1951. of April 20, Aleida quietly slipped At theirShe home McCoy Lake away. wason born in Soest, The Netherlands, on 25 Sept Road, they raised Ineke, Robert, 1919 and, with her husband Arie, Anton, Alja and Jack. A practical, immigrated to Canada in 1951. determined woman with strongly At their home on McCoy Lake Road, they raised Ineke, Robert, held values and principles, and a Anton, Alja and Jack. A practical, great admirer and supporter of determined woman with strongly Tommy Douglas, she hadand higha held values and principles, great admirer and temper, supporter of standards, a quick quicker wit, and a good sense of Tommy Douglas, she had high humour. She was predeceased by Arie in 1974. During her ďŹ standards, a quick temper, quicker wit, and a good sense of nal years,She shewas waspredeceased lovingly caredbyfor at Rainbow Gardens, humour. Arie in 1974. During herfor ďŹ nal years, was cared They for at also Rainbow for which her she family is lovingly most grateful. wish Gardens, to thank the which her family is most grateful. They also wish to thank the physicians and care staff at WCGH who provided guidance physicians and care staff at WCGH who provided guidance and and compassionate compassionate care care during during her her ďŹ nal ďŹ nal days. days. Aleida is is survived survived by by her her ďŹ ve ďŹ ve children, children, three three grandchildren, grandchildren, Aleida her great granddaughter, and her sister Jane Hammersboen her great granddaughter, and her sister Jane Hammersboen (Kare). A celebration of her life is planned for later this fall. In (Kare). A celebration of her life is planned thisoffall. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers and if desired, a donation to for thelater charity your choice is appreciated. Condolences maytobe forwarded the lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers and if desired, a donation the charity oftoyour family at www.chapelofmemories.ca. choice is appreciated. Condolences may be forwarded to the Chapel of Memories entrusted with arrangements. family at www.chapelofmemories.ca. Chapel Of Memories Chapel of Memories entrusted with arrangements. Funeral Directors (250) 723-3633
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Surrey Eagles winger Robert Lindores is the latest to sign his name to an NCAA scholarship, inking a deal last week with the Northern Michigan University Wildcats. The Port Alberni native played four full seasons in the BCHL, the last two with Surrey after being acquired by the team in a trade with the Alberni Valley
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Port Alberni hockey product Robert Lindores of the Surrey Eagles, has committed to an NCAA school for the 2012-2-13 season .
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Players turn in mutts during game JOAN THOMPSON
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There’s lots of jokes out there about Mutt and Jeff. Today’s golf was no joking matter,
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the format of “Mutt & Jeff ” was taken very seriously by the ladies of the 18 Hole Division. Each player had to turn in a “Mutt” score by totalling their Net score on all Par 3’s. The “Jeff ” score was the total of their Net score on all Par 5’s. This was a separate score to be handed in by each player. There were four “Mutts” tied for first place. Kathy White, Joan Thompson, Anna Marie Krikke and Pat Nicklin. A tie breaking draw was done to determine the winner and Pat Nicklin walked away with the prize. “Jeff ” was taken by the one and only, Barb Sheare. Low Gross score was carded by Janice Cross coming in with a 90 while Kathy White place first for the Low Net category with a 73. Be sure to check the bulletin board in our lounge area for upcoming Tournaments...one big one is the Zone Am/Sr
two day tournament to be held on May 17/18 at Eaglecrest. They’re looking for more players for this ever popular event... and Mt. Brenton is always a fun tourney with great prizes. That one will be coming soon as well. There will be a gardening work-bee at the Golf Club on Wednesday, May 2... sign up by calling Sharien Williams through the Pro shop or get your name on the list which is circulating at the Club House if you can spare a little time and energy. Bring your own gardening tools and get ready to work those golf muscles on the flower beds! In the meantime, bone up on the rule book...there will be challenging questions asked by the rules committee...player with the most correct answers on their quiz takes home a prize. Next week golf is followed by our monthly meeting. Golf will be a shotgun
start at 8:30 a.m. Call Gayle Rhodes if you will not be playing. Ladies 9 Hole Division A Div...Low Gross was taken by Marie Swain who also came in with the lowest amount of putts. Swain was also able to Par holes No. 2 and No. 4. Sweet. Katy Lekich was the recipient of the Low Net score. B Div...Low Gross scorer was Lorraine Wilson who also tied for Low Putts with June Parks. Leslie Anderson came in with the Low Net. Want to hone up your golfing skills? Contact Katy Lekich who will be setting up golf clinics with Assistant Pro., Brian Rands. These clinics will be held on Tuesday afternoons after the mornings golf game. Business Ladies Last weeks kp’s were for holes No. 2 and No. 4. There was no winner for No. 2...does that mean that nobody hit the green?
Blind partners event a hoot for players KNOX COUPLAND Alberni Golf
Sunday the Men’s Club held the Blind Partners event. Winners on the gross side were Jim Proteau and Glen Trask. Second low gross went to Craig Acland and Dave Mann. The net side was topped by Bill Barrett and Jim Petersen followed by Cal Davies and John Jones while Jack Sparks and Don MacGowan rang up third place. The mystery hole Sunday was No. 12 with both Gerry White and Don MacGowan recording two. Next week the Mystery hole will be a carry over of $210. Closest to the pin winners were Bill Kriwokon on No. 2. But Bill was still in the groove nailing closest to the pin on
the charity hole No. 4 for a reward of $31. Gerry White put his second shot closest to the pin on No. 6, Jim Petersen on No. 13 and Bob Matlock took the prize on No.17. Up next for the Men’s Club is the MacDermotts Insurance Agency Waltz, which is happening Sunday April 29. This is a four man team event. The format is, on hole No.1 you count the best net, on hole No. 2 count the best two nets and on hole No. 3 you count the best three nets. Then you start over again counting the best low net on #4.until all 18 holes have been played. With a shotgun start you adjust the scoring format so that every one contends equally on all holes. For example if you start on No. 11 you count the best two nets and carry on from there.
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Fundraising Kick off! TUESDAY, MAY 1ST 5-7pm at the Multiplex Join the fun as Port Alberni’s favorite ‘Stray Dogs’ are captured and thrown in the ‘Dog Pound’ to help raise funds for this initiative. This week's contributors to the Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society campaign to buy the Bulldogs! Port Alberni Greg & Erica Mollon Will Pulford World Under-17 Hockey Challenge Legacy Fund Rick Schievink James Amos Donald Barkley Gordon & Angie Blake Judy & Richard Collins Jan and Bob Cole Pat Deakin Darren Deluca Russell & Jennifer Dyson Dianne Flory Karen Gaddie Margaret & Ed Marshall
Jack McLeman June & Iver Pedersen Garth & Linda Ramsay Charles Stewart Greg Taylor Wendy Thomson Chris Towers Gillian Trumper Ron Williams Faye Williams And from supporting communities… Jerrold & Paula Peterson Qualicum Beach, B.C. In memory of: Russel Gardner Kennedy
Gordon and Angie Blake community volunteers and Bulldogs fans! with PAJHS Chair Darren DeLuca
Gillian Trumper Former Port Alberni Mayor and former MLA for Alberni Clayoquot with Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society Chair Darren DeLuca.
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RESIDENTIAL
NEW LISTINGS
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33510 Barkley St $89,900 5695 Chapman Rd $177,900 6880 Bainbridge Rd. $499,900 Building Opportunity • 0.18 acre • Desirable location • Established subdivision • Minutes’ walk to hospital
Piece of Country • 0.59 acre • Beaver Creek location • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Shop & woodshed
4817 Margaret St $111,900 2457 Hilton Ave $141,900 2672 12th Ave North Port Rancher • 46’ x 142’ lot • 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom • Natural gas stove • RV parking off lane
Location with Views • Alberni Inlet Views • 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom • Rancher • Fir floors
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Beauty Surrounds You • 5 bedroom & 4 bathroom • Tastefully renovated • 3.93 acre lot • Large detached workshop
159,900 5695 Chapman Rd $177,900 4628 Burde St
All About Location • 3 bedroom rancher • Large 85’ x 125’ lot • Upper South Port • Fir floors
Piece of Country • 0.59 acre • Beaver Creek location • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Shop & woodshed
D
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3766 Argyle Way
99,000
Ground Floor Condo • 3 bedrooms • 940sq.ft. • Upper South Port • Wood fireplace
189,900 4555 View St
$
Versatile Building • 5 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Potential for suite • 24 years new • Two garages
$
$
199,900
Stunning Views • Alberni Inlet views • Feature Fireplace • Charming level entry • Garage
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Updated Rancher • Wheelchair friendly • Extensively renovated • 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom • Garage off lane
212,000 4050 Johnston Rd $217,700 6421 Beaver Creek $249,900 3831 Craig St
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Great Family Home • 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • 2 finished stories • 80’ x 120’ lot • Fenced back yard
Central Location • Family home • 4 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Large 65’ x 150’ lot • Deck overlooking greenbelt
4151 Steede Ave $319,900 4230 Glenside Rd $319,900 6880 Bainbridge Rd $499,900 Upper Echo • 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • Split level home • Heat pump • Large garage/workshop
Seven Years New • 3 bedroom & 3 bathroom • Open concept living • Detached workshop • Large covered deck
Beauty Surrounds You • 5 bedroom & 4 bathroom • Tastefully renovated • 3.93 acre lot • Large detached workshop
Heart of Beaver Creek • 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Rancher • 2.00 acres • Newer septic system
LOTS & ACREAGES
209,900 3716 17th Ave (SOLD)
3876 10th Ave
269,900 5065 John Rd
$
Updated North Port • Open concept • Extensively renovated • 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Large fenced yard
3508 4th Ave
$
284,900
Modern Rancher • 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Extensively renovated • Large 0.24 acre lot • Private fenced backyard
79,900 2520 8th Ave
Commercial Building Lot • Large 100’ x 125’ lot • Corner lot • Excellent road frontage • Zoned C3
$
$
89,900
Builder Alert • Large 66’ x 125’ lot • Foundation in place • Good South Port location • Lane access
Check out our 2 pages of Real Estate Listings by The Fenton Team
OPEN HOUSES
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SATURDAY, APRIL 28 11 am - 12:30 pm
LOTS & ACREAGES
5695 Chapman Rd
4555 View St.
$177,900
$199,900
Building Opportunity • 0.18 acre • Desirable location • Established subdivision • Minutes’ walk to hospital
D E L L E C CAN
Premium Water Views • 0.29 acre lot • Amazing inlet views • Excellent neighbourhood • Lane access
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298 Binnacle Rd $189,900 189 Regent St
Country Small Acreage • 1.28 acre lot • Desirable Kitsuksis area • Treed lot • Build your dream house
Sproat Lake Waterfront • 0.55 acre • 66’ of lake frontage • Established subdivision • Taylor Arm views
$
414,900 THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR YOUR LISTING
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Perfect Package • 0.56 acre level lot • 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Well maintained & updated • 26’ x 24’ wired workshop
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209,900 272 Whistlebuoy Rd $299,900 38 Headquarters Bay $224,900 37 Headquarters Bay $$414,900 414,900
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Suites in Bamfield • 0.40 acre park-like property • Sits high over Bamfield boardwalk • Main & Basement suites • Great for a getaway or investment
Amazing Custom Design • 2,700 sq.ft. • 4 bedroom & 5 bathroom • Self contained suite • 1.08 acre
Headquarters Bay • 5.0 acres • 150’ of accessible waterfront • Washroom & outbuilding on site • Shared marina & boat launch
Alberni Inlet Oceanfront • 5.0 acres • 150’ of accessible waterfront • Washroom & outbuilding on site • Shared marina & boat launch
We Have Qualified Buyers Looking For... • Small home with shop .................................... up to $160,000 3970 7th Ave.
$
658,000
Townhouse Complex • Excellent location • 5x2 bedroom + den units • 1x2 bedroom unit • 1x5 bedroom unit
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3510 Barkley St $89,900 2195 Mallory Dr $109,900 Lot 1 Kitsuksis St $109,900 19130 Pacific Rim Hwy $424,900
BAMFIELD & INLET
COMMERCIAL MERCIA
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• Fixer-upper in good neighbourhood ................. up to $225,000 • Tri-plex or four-plex .......................................... up to $300,000 • Large lot suitable for patio home development . up to $150,000
Check out our 2 pages of Real Estate Listings by The Fenton Team
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Toll Free: 1.888.723.1800 24 hrs. 1.250.723.1800 4213 Princess Road Corner of Ian & Johnston
people. Above all. Pat Hickey
Maureen Mackenzie
Fran Kimura
Gerry Hickey 723-3853
www. coastrealty.com 720-6034
723-1800
723-3853
#112 5700 PIERCE ROAD
7360 PLYMOUTH ROAD
4115 GLENSIDE ROAD
SPROAT LAKE
$194,900
$199,900
$242,000
$139,000
x Retirement living ♦ 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms x Beautiful view of Mt. Arrowsmith ♦ Wood floors & open floor plan
Vi McConnell
♦ 2 plus 2 bedrooms ♦ 2 bathrooms ♦ Custom built kitchen ♦ Park-like back yard and newer roof
x 5.89 acres x No thru road x Private setting
Dell McConnell 731-4138
THE LAKESHORE RV LOTS FOR AS LOW AS
139,000
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includes boat slip
Lyle Price
Joe Van Bergen 723-1800
731-4138
723-6159
3192 12TH AVENUE
3511 HUFF DRIVE
5489 FALLS STREET
19 WICKHAM LANE
$319,900
$278,900
$229,900
$79,500
♦ 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms ♦ Nartural gas fireplace ♦ Detached 24’x46’ shop/ garage with 12 ft. ceiling
♦ 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms ♦ Built in 1993 ♦ City Services
♦ Hill Crest Villa Estates ♦ Close to College, Multi Plex & Echo Centre ♦ Lg. master bedroom w/ 4 piece ensuite
Dena Wickman
♦ Bamfield Lot ♦ 66x132 treed lot ♦ Harbour view ♦ Walk to store
Chris Arcus
Alease Arcus
Kat Dwolinsky 731-6637
723-1800
731-7733
3577 CARRIERE ROAD
4614 GLENSIDE ROAD
4359 NORTH CRES.
6099 MARGOT
$399,900
$199,900
$189,900
$229,900
♦ 3 bedrooms plus den ♦ 3 bathrooms ♦ Detached shop ♦ .46 acre
♦ 4 bedrooms ♦ 2 bathrooms, one with updated soaker tub ♦ North Port location close to all amenities ♦ Huge covered patio, and bright basement
W. Earl Engstrom
Esther Fenton
720-9051
♦ 4 bedrooms ♦ 2088 sq. ft. ♦ 2 bathrooms ♦ Duplex revenue property
♦ Cherry Creek ♦ 2 bedroom split level home ♦ New roof, septic & heat pump ♦ Detached wired shop
Chris Fenton
723-8786
730-0863
Gary Gray
723-8786
723-1800
5695 STRICK ROAD
4230 GLENSIDE ROAD
4151 STEEDE
2757 6th AVENUE
$599,900
$319,900
$319,900
$162,900
♦ Enchanted country ♦ Over 2700 sq.ft. home on 1.5 acre lot ♦ 18x26 inground pool ♦ Immaculate home & property, attractive inside & out!
♦ 7 years old ♦ 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms ♦ Detached work shop
♦ 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms ♦ Gorgeous view ♦ Heat Pump
♦ Updated ♦ 2 bedrooms ♦ Starter home
Jim Robertson 723-2394
Gord McKinnon 723-1800
3812 WATERHOUSE ST.
2891 7TH AVENUE
6131 FALLS STREET
$235,000
$166,900
$394,900
♦ Upper Echo area ♦ 3 bdrms, 2 baths ♦ 2525 sq.ft ♦ Garden area ♦ Short walk to amenities, a must see!
♦ 2 bedroom rancher ♦ Detached 20x30 double garage ♦ 1 bathroom ♦ Single family home
Craig Filipchuck 720-6220
x Over 2.5 level acres x Ensuite with jetted tub x 4 bedrooms x 2 shops, triple bay garage and one single bay.
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#112-5700 PIERCE RD 1:00 – 2:30 pm
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4555 VIEW STREET 1:00 – 2:30 pm
3717 EXTON STREET 11:00 am – 1:00 pm