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Ramona Gus (Taylor) is a member of the Alberni District Secondary School class of 1952. Gus attended ADSS’ Old School Celebration last Saturday, which drew more than 1,000 former students from across five decades.
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60 YEARS of memories ADSS grads past and present celebrate their alma mater WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
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f attendance is a barometer of success, then the last open house at Alberni District Secondary School was a resounding success. More than 1,000 former students attended the Old School Celebration on Saturday at the high school. “I’m not surprised, not surprised at all that this many people showed up for this,” event organizer Brian Laviolette said. The event was between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and offered a chance for the public to tour the school one last time, see some displays and reminisce. The foot traffic in the school was steady all day but was heaviest after 11 a.m., Laviolette said. The year book display spanning five decades in ‘Eyeball Alley’ was the most popular attraction, he said. “The hallway became a bottleneck and was tough to manoeuvre through sometimes.” Whether you went to the school in 1952 or 2002, people still displayed strong ties to the school. “Generally people were emotional to some extent, especially when they saw classmates they hadn’t seen since they graduated,” Laviolette said. In the main hallway, Ramona Gus (Taylor), and Ed Bayne, 79, moved gingerly about
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Liz Geiger (Crozier), left, Marilyn Erickson (Blake), Joan Dyson (Rakes), Maurice Jones, Nancy Lyon (Robinson), and Carol Jones (Squires), ADSS class of 1956, have remained friends since graduating.
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Todd Stirling takes a gander at the annual from his graduation year — 1981.
Ramona Gus, left, and Ed Bayne, members of the first graduating class, visit in Eyeball Alley.
the school’s hallways, each using a walker. Gus, 83, and Bayne are members of the school’s first graduating class from 1952, a year after ADSS opened at its Burde Street location.
graduates from that period of time: Hugh Alton Watts and James Gallic. Bayne moved slowly with his walker but memories quickly came to mind as he trundled the halls.
“They couldn’t really talk to each other because they’re both hard of hearing now,” Gus’ daughter Pam said. Tseshaht by descent, Gus remembers two other aboriginal
“The old place still looks in pretty good shape to me so I don’t know why they’d consider tearing it down,” he said. The school was brand new when Bayne and other high
school students moved student card. from the army camp “I remember playing by what is now Bob basketball, that was Dailey Stadium to the my favourite thing, “new” ADSS on Burde and that I made my Street. own grad dress in “The inside was home economics new and nice, and the class,” she said. place was like a castle “Today was like one when I first walked big class reunion.” inside,” Bayne said. Old friendships The interior was renewed were a nice but the exterior common theme left something to be throughout the day. desired, he said. “We But some friendships never had any kind of remained unbroken, grounds yet or a field even across decades. for sports,” he Maurice said. Jones, Every kid Marilyn has a group of Erickson friends they (Blake), hang out with Joan Dyson in high school (Rakes), and Bayne Liz Geiger rattled the (Crozier), ED BAYNE Nancy Lyon names of his group off: Herb (Robinson), and Battoru, Ron Gray, Carol Jones (Squires) Claude Schick, Dave are members of the Williams, and Jane ADSS class of 1956. Miller. All came to Port “I remember them Alberni specifically all just like it was for the Old School yesterday,” Bayne Celebration. said. “I’m ready to The group went to cry.” school at the army After graduation, camp then moved to Bayne went on to Burde Street where serve in the Canadian kids had already been Airforce for 15 years. going for a couple of Afterward, he worked years. as a commissionaire “There were no then operated a middle schools then so small business before the school was Grade retiring in the Fraser 8-12,” Geiger said. “We Valley after he started were the first group to lose his hearing. of Grade 8’s.” He came back to Port The group walked Alberni after his about ADSS together brother passed away on Saturday, spending and has remained. the last few minutes “I only saw a couple in the quiet of the of people I went to auditorium beneath school with today; the red glow of the I wish I saw more,” ceiling lights. Bayne said. “It’s sad that the June Pedersen theatre may have to (Andrews) graduated go because it’s a very with the class of special place, there’s 1955. She dressed in so many memories her school jacket and there,” Geiger said. pinned on her original Continued / 4
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Friends stay united past grad From / 3 The school wasn’t just part of the community, but instead was a community unto itself, former students recalled. Graduation ceremonies were held in the ADSS auditorium then, something the ladies remembered in particular. “I remember graduation in the school’s auditorium, walking down the aisle trying not to trip while wearing high heels,� Dyson said. The group spread out after graduation, going to school, working, marrying and having families. However, they’ve
moved to Vancouver where he worked for MacMillan Bloedel. He earned an accountancy designation, a profession he worked at until he retired. Today, he lives in North Vancouver but makes it to Port Alberni from time to time. “Our group remained friends for a long time and we are very close,� Jones said. “There’s four others who live in Vancouver who I’m friends with that I’m having lunch with tomorrow.� The next school celebration will be when the new facility opens on Roger Street.
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Adam Currey, a member of the class of 1993, looks at a collage collection in the drama room with his daughters Bronwyn and Jonquil on Saturday.
remained close over the years. They’ve had 10, 30, 40, 45, 50, and 56th reunions, and they try to have lunch together in the spring and
fall. “We’ll even have lunch in Chemainus and have a pyjama party afterward,� Geiger said. After graduation, Maurice Jones
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and meeting with the RCMP and city officials to address social issues like public drunkenness, drugs, prostitution. “What we want to do is make it more attractive for new businesses to start up; make it welcoming,� Stephen-Player said. “Our main focus is to bring a positive buzz to the area.� That is already starting, she said, with projects like the Little Bavaria centre and new businesses opening. The group will
assemble a round table in the summer with stakeholders such as merchants, the police, city, Vancouver Island Health Authority and other agencies to come up with workable solutions to make uptown a better place to live and do business, she said. “We can go and put up some pretty flowers and put up some pretty lights and pipe in some music, but until we get the social issue part rolling we can’t really move too quickly on anything else,� she said. The vision is there, and the political will is coming. What Southport really needs now are more champions, StephenPlayer said. “More people coming on board with positive attitudes towards the area.�
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year, Zydyk said. The cuts are the result of declining student enrolment. The bulk of the losses are at Alberni District Secondary School where eight pinks slips are expected to be handed out. “This is over half of the reduction,� Zydyk said. It’s not just teachers that will be lost at the high school but programs as well. “It’s my understanding
that drama and project based learning will not be offered next year and there may be others,� Zydyk said. The cuts coincide with the Bill 22 removal of class size limits. Zydyk says he expects to see class sizes increase. The district usually projects enrolment and calculates teacher decline at this time of year, then readjusts when the
final numbers are crunched in the fall. But that may not be the case this year. “Yes, things could change, but I understand the enrolment numbers at ADSS are projected to be the same this fall,� Zydyk said. SD 70 chair Larry Ransom couldn’t be reached for comment. SD 70 trustee Glenn Wong confirmed that the district is losing teaching positions
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to more than one million. DFO is also forecasting a strong Chinook return with an allocation of 37,000 pieces. A surplus of 10,000 will be split between aboriginal, commercial and sports, Tatoosh said. The numbers are lower than the 47,000 and 15,000 surplus in 2011. The Hupacasath were scheduled to review the numbers and the economic opportunity agreements at a community meeting on Wednesday night. The Tseshaht have a similar review scheduled for Thursday night, Tatoosh said. If fisheries calculations are correct then it could be a banner year for the fishery, said Bob Cole of the Alberni Sportsfishing Advisory Committee. “Last year they forecast 600,000 and it ended up being 1.4 million,� Cole said. “If they use the same criteria then it’s going to be a monster run.� Local groups worked to redo the fish allocation table and guiding principles and the result was universally beneficial. “The groups all cooperated and all compromised,� Cole said. “If this was before then we’d still be fighting at the table.� The Chinook numbers are a little low but are workable, he said. “If we end up with 60,000 instead of 43,000 we’ll be OK. If it’s 43,000 then we still have a plan,� Cole said. “But after all that sockeye — who cares?�
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Doctors get proactive It started with one doctor. And now that doctor is hoping to multiply his efforts 500-fold. Port Alberni Dr. Daryl Lund started Walk With Your Doc last year, and drew a modest number of people—primarily his patients—to Bob Dailey Stadium for a BC Medical Association-sponsored walk. This year, Lund has persuaded several of his medical colleagues to join him. This walk doesn’t have set distances. It is not raising money for anything. Anyone can join. The end goal is simply to raise awareness about being healthy, and to have fun while you’re succeeding. Nevertheless, Walk With Your Doc, taking place on Thursday, May 10 at the stadium, has snowballed from there. Parks and Rec has ensured the walk will be a memorable event; there will be live entertainment and information booths. Lund hopes to draw 500 people to the stadium, rain or shine. It is gratifying to see how many people have jumped on board with this event, because it shows who has a vested interest in the physical health of the Alberni Valley. The walk is a natural fit for the Integrated Health Network, says dietitian Sandra Gentleman, because it fits the IHN’s role of promoting health. The same goes for Parks and Rec, which is all about developing lifestyles for people. So take the time on Thursday, May 10 to walk with your doctor on a path to a healthier lifestyle. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the walk starts at 6 p.m. — Alberni Valley News
Forest jobs won’t wait for ’13 election TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views
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ICTORIA – Sawmill tragedies in Prince George and Burns Lake have brought overdue attention to the larger crisis, as the end of B.C.’s latest pine beetle infestation continues to transform the Interior forest industry. The urgency of the timber supply situation was set out in a couple of high-level documents that were leaked from the forests ministry in recent days. These leaks show several things, one of which is that this is a government in trouble. Someone on the inside forced the unpopular options into the public arena. Cabinet ministers have tried to dismiss the documents as early drafts, but no one has disputed their numbers. A report on mid-term timber supply looks at the four most beetle-
affected areas: Prince George, Lakes (west of Prince George around Burns Lake), Quesnel and Williams Lake. In recent years B.C.’s chief forester has increased the annual allowable cut of all these timber supply areas substantially to harvest dead trees. In Lakes, the pre-beetle annual allowable cut was 1.5 million cubic metres. Currently it is up to two million, but once the beetle wood is unusable, it drops to 500,000. Even if visual quality rules are relaxed to release more timber, forest employment in the area would go from 1,572 jobs before the beetle epidemic to 521. Prince George’s much larger harvest total is expected to drop by almost half. And around Quesnel, producers say an economic supply of dead pine will be there for only another year and a half.
This document and a subsequent proposal to cabinet set out the options. They include relaxing visual quality areas, oldgrowth management zones and wildlife connectivity corridors. This is not as drastic as it sounds, given that the first areas to be opened up would be those where many of the trees are already dead. Most beetleaffected areas have a substantial proportion of live trees. If decadeold dead trees were subsidized for biofuel use, this would support harvest and hauling of healthy sawlogs along with them. The government is also considering swapping some existing cutting licences to increase wood supply for the Lakes district, to provide enough long-term supply for reconstruction of the destroyed Burns Lake sawmill. There is also
‘Cabinet ministers have tried to dismiss the documents as early drafts...’
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the prospect of awarding unassigned timber to “a single representative of the six First Nations in the Lakes TSA.” Speaking to forest scientists who work in B.C., a couple of things become clear. This pine beetle epidemic may be the largest on record, but it is far from the first. And despite many assertions by former premier Gordon Campbell, it is not certain if this one is the result of a broader climate trend or just a string of warmer winters after decades of fire suppression kept older stands around. Lodgepole pine forests are fire-propagated. The term “old growth” has little meaning in a cycle of natural fires that doesn’t occur in wetter zones. But none of this will matter much in the urban political debate that is about to ensue. “Old growth” is now a quasireligious notion. Global environmental groups have convinced most people that logging is the primary cause of forest loss. Continued / 9
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Children suffer while Oda wallows To the Editor, We now know the Conservative government’s priorities for CIDA: when a twocent vitamin aid pill can prevent blindness, when $20 of antibiotics can prevent a death from tuberculosis (and the spread of the deadly disease to dozens of others), CIDA minister Bev Oda blows the budget by shacking up in the most expensive hotel in London, one usually reserved for visiting royalty. The attitude this demonstrates is appalling. The
Conservatives have cut CIDA’s budget by almost $400 million, a decision that will result in the deaths of tens of thousands of the world’s poorest, and yet they find the money to treat their minister like the royalty she perceives herself to be. Oda’s arrogance reminds me of Marie Antoinette, with her haughty “let them eat cake” attitude to the starving poor. It is one of gross entitlement, while children in CIDA’s care, children under her watch, die needlessly. Nathaniel Poole, Victoria
Forests, farms compete From / 8 In fact, the UN’s “State of the World’s Forests” reports have shown that 95 per cent of global forest loss is due to agriculture. Forest cover is increasing in industrialized countries, which use farmland more efficiently. The B.C. Liberal government needs
to make some tough decisions quickly, before next year’s election. The premier’s vow to “create and defend” jobs is about to be tested. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Mailbag: Feedback on news items Oppal requests inquiry input To the Editor, It is time for the people of British Columbia to lend their voices on how our most vulnerable women can be made safer. Along with the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry hearings, we are set to hold a series of six important Public Policy Forums as a component of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry Study Commission. These forums will be held in downtown Vancouver from May 1–10 and will focus on how to improve the safety and security of vulnerable women. More information can be found by going to the Commission’s website at www.missing womeninquiry.ca. The public policy forums need the input, feedback and ideas of British Columbians. While
the information gathered in these forums is not considered evidence relevant to the testimony put forward in the hearings, your input will provide me with proposals for change and related contextual information that will help to inform the writing of my report. We need to hear from you as people who care about improving the safety and security of vulnerable women who are still at risk today. We need you to tell us what you feel needs to be addressed, improved upon and changed—so a report can be produced that has practical, effective recommendations that can be implemented in the real world that we live in. While space is limited at the forums in Vancouver, there are many additional ways to participate. The forums will be live streamed via our website. You
can provide your feedback via email at participate@missing womeninquiry.ca or send a letter to us at #1402 – 808 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2H2. We are asking people to stand up and tell us what they believe needs to be done to help save the lives of vulnerable women at extreme risk. Wally Oppal, commissioner, Missing Women Commission of Inquiry
Why fuss over Conrad Black? To the Editor, Lordy, Lordy, look who’s comin’ back. It’s that unrepentant mogul, Baron Conrad Black. The US system is going clickety-clack to eject him from his penal shack. But Conrad Black is no ordinary hack; he’s as sharp as an upholstery tack. Getting what he wants has become a knack and powerful friends he does not lack.
Why is poor Mister Harper taking flak for opening our border just a crack? Lloyd Atkins, Vernon
Stirling could be much more To the Editor, Food for thought for the marina/ Stirling Field area. An authentic west coast wood village. Envision a horseshoe-shaped wood building at the marina housing marine retail, ice, a mural and bio of George Clutesi on the side, areas of interactive marine ideas and areas for club activities. Kiosks depicting our history, culture and tsunami in the area. a new port authority building that juts out to moored berths or utilize shared space. A roundabout road remains intact. Blast off the rock at the end of launch and put in an extra lane. First Nations berthing could go
to the right of the launch with extra overnight berthing. First Nations seafood marketing along the river. Stirling ball field, with an easy right turn entrance, is the best “visual” site for another wood structure that accomodates outdoor theatre venues, retail, art demos, a gallery and boutique shopping. Landscape it with leisure areas and floodlight it at night for affect. Behind the field you could have light camping with trailer parking available behind the new Ford dealership. Dense residential could convert to home businesses and lend to this “wood west coast village” feel in the area that leads one to the marina, a walking pier along the river, where a charming ultimate fishing town could emerge. One can dream right? Carolyn Jasken, Port Alberni
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Porrtt A Al Alb lb berni’s ernii’’s R Re ea all E Estate state E Experts xperts 24 hour direct: 250.723.SOLD (7653) Email: dave@midislandhomes.com Web: midislandhomes.com davekoszegi.com 723sold.com
DAVE KOSZEGI REALTOR
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WHAT A FEELING! 00 4,9 $ 32
UPPER NORTH PORT SUBDIVISION
5409 WESTPORTE PLACE
• Laminate flooring, spacious kitchen/dining area • 3 bedrooms up, lg master w/ his & hers closets & a tiled ensuite with jetted soaker tub • Huge bonus room for kids toys, teen hang out or gym equipment • Low maintenance, fully fenced yard, with sprinkler system
GO TO YOUR HAPPY PLACE 0 ,00 9 4 $2
Prime building lots in a brand new subdivision in desirable Upper North Port location; surrounded by established neighbourhoods. Adjacent to recreation fields, walking distance to elementary school and short drive to golf course and pacific rim shopping centre. Perfect for families or retirees looking to build their new home in a central location.
1.9 BEAUTIFUL ACRES! 00 5,0 $ 42
5510 DUNDALK N AVE.
• Lovely rancher that has been babied over the years • Wood floors/open concept with large, bright kitchen • Bright sitting area surrounded by windows w/views of the private yard • 3 bedrooms, the master with large walk in closet and ensuite
3942 COMPTON RD
69,900
$
3938 38 COMPTON RD
FAMILY HOME IN SOUTH PORT 00 5,9 $ 24
$ Pending
669,900 9,900
3934 COMPTON RD
69,900
$
3776 MAITLAND ST.
• 2500 sqft family home in the Echo area • 3 +1 bedroom, 2 bath with many updates • Oak galley kit. w/a bright skylight and laminate flooring • Fully fenced yard, raised garden beds and alley access & lovely mountain views
3930 COMPTON RD
69,900
$
2746 15TH AVE
5270 TEBO AVE
69,900
$
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK 00 9,9 $ 39
5260 60 TEBO AVE in P9e,n9d00 669,900
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5250 50 TEBO AVE g $ Pendin
669,900 9,900
• Bright kit. w/breakfast area, tiled floors, access to a large back deck • Large livingrm has newer laminate flooring, and a gas FP • Formal dining room has patio doors to let the sunshine in • Lower level has a lg rec room w/laminate flooring, FP and bar
LET THE SUNSHINE IN! 00 7,9 $ 24
5230 30 TEBO AVE g
669,900 9,900
$ Pendin
3515 CARRIERE ROAD
• 1848 sq ft home w/ 9' ceilings • Hand scraped hickory and porcelain tiled floors • Ensuite boasts walk-in shower, heated floors, and an electric fireplace • Quiet area close to walking trails
5220 TEBO AVE
79,900
$
2815 15TH AVE
• Large front room with lots of windows to let the sunshine through • The dining area has a wood burning fireplace • Deck that overlooks your level, fully fenced yard with lane access • Lower level offers family room with fireplace and doorway to back yard
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ONE PERCENT REALTY
WENDY LOVER
(250) 735-7283 wendylover@shaw.ca
$369,900
5559 WOODLAND CRESCENT W
• Custom built 3 bed 2 bath 1569 sq. ft. Rancher • Attached 3 car garage • Built in 2006, lg corner lot • Gorgeous pond w/fountains and bridge • RV parking c/w water, sewer & power
$359,900
ING IST L NEW
$249,000
• Grieve Park subdivision in North Port • 4 bedroom & den, 3 bathrooms • One bedroom in-law suite • Double garage, RV parking MLS #333471
3611 GRIEVE ROAD • 4 bed 4 bath 3152 sq. ft. split level • Corner lot in Grieve Park subdivision • Detached 20x26 shop, RV Parking • Fully fenced, beautifully landscaped
ING IST L NEW
2253 CAMERON DR.
• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • .48 of an acre • Private, sound of ship creek in the background MLS # 334574
$248,500
• Revenue property on 1.3 acres • Triplex, two 2 bedroom houses & mobile home pad • Large detached wired workshop/garage • Current revenue @ $2250 per month
CE PRI W NE
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 MLS #327394
$218,000
3047 7TH AVE.
• 5 bed 2 bath 1900 sq. ft. character home • Detached heated 20x24 studio/workshop • Large 66x103 fully fenced lot
E RIC P NEW
$195,000
$179,900
5102 COMPTON RD.
• Updated 3 bedroom rancher with loft • 20x24 detached shop • Large 100x125 lot
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 efficiency gas furnace • Fully fenced rear yard with cedar deck • Spectacular views!
MLS # 330967
MLS #332905
• Nicely renovated 4 bed 2 bath home • Private fenced rear yard, 61x120 lot • Hardwood flooring, stainless appliances, granite countertops • Immediate possession is possible • Priced to sell!!
ON NTI PERS E T O AT VEL DE
4961 GERTRUDE ST.
• 3 Separate Titles, Fruit Trees • 3-44X143’ lots • Lots of potential MLS #326276
MLS #331523
$156,900
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
$299,900
7694 PACIFIC RIM HWY.
$224,000
5239 INDIAN AVE.
$165,000
www.rongray.ca
MLS #330784
2979 6TH AVENUE • Solid custom built 3 bed 2 bath • Large 75x125 lot with awesome views • Original oak hardwood floors, 2 F/P • Attached double garage MLS #331325
$214,000
ron@rongray.ca
MLS #334887
3678 GRIEVE ROAD
$229,000
(250) 720-7653
WHY PAY MORE?
MLS # 330419
$289,000
RON GRAY
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• 2 bedroom 843 sq. ft. condo • Built in 2008, Open concept design • Balcony with awesome views! • Low strata fees, rentals allowed MLS # 334557
MLS #329937
$595,000 SOLD
10672 TAYLOR ARM DR. $13,570 SAVED • Sproat Lake Waterfront • 0.80 acre property with over 100 feet of prime waterfront with cottage • Separate carport with attached workshop, large deck, lake & mountain views.
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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
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$629,900
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
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$475,000
$349,000
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3120 RINVOLD ROAD
Amanda Douglas Sales Representative
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NEW LISTING
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250-720-1930
$330,000
$349,000
Lance Dobosz Sales Representative
250-731-4654
6618 HILLS ROAD
7585 BEAVER CREEK ROAD
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
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www.alberniproperties.com
NEW LISTING
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$299,000
$299,900
4457 GERTRUDE STREET Glenn Anderson Sales Representative
250-731-9991
s "USINESSS LAND AND BUILDING INCLUDED
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
$265,000 3588 7TH AVENUE
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NEW LISTING
NEW PRICE
$224,900
$229,900 4150 CRAIG ROAD Grace McInnes unlicensed assistant for Lance Dobosz
250-731-4654
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4815 Johnston Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y5M www.sutton.com OfďŹ ce: 250-730-7653
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CALL US FOR A NO OBLIGATION IN-HOME FREE MARKET EVALUATION NEW PRICE
NEW PRICE
$190,000
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4209 NORTHPARK DRIVE s BEDROOM WITH DEN s SQUARE FEET s .EW FROM TOP TO BOTTOM
2874 6TH AVENUE
s BEDROOM BATHROOMS s SQ FEET
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2654 8th AVENUE
Do You Know What Your Home Is Worth? Looking For The Perfect Home For Your Family? Considering Recreational Property or Investment Opportunities?
3925 6TH AVENUE s BEDROOMS s BATHROOM s 26 PARKING FOUNDATION READY FOR SHOP
Meet Our Team:
$189,000
$169,000
$188,000 REDUCED
1006-1971 HARBOUR DR. UCLUELET 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
$189,000
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
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4265 Virginia AVENUE s BEDROOM HOME SQ FT s /WNER BUILT IN s ,OCATED ON ACRE
Glenn Anderson Sales Representative
250-731-9991
NEW PRICE!
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$169,000
$169,000
$149,900 REDUCED
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NEW LISTING
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$90,000
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$124,900
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REDUCED
#106-10325 LAKESHORE RD
3786 ARGYLE WAY s BEDROOMS BATHROOM s #OMPLETELY RENOVATED s 3PECIAL !SSESSMENT IS REPLACING WINDOWS DOORS
$65,000 REDUCED
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REALTORS : THINKING OF A CHANGE? 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 ďŹ rst 2 months fees when you join. Large desk space available with personal ofďŹ ce and exible oor shifts. Call us for information.
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250-731-4654 www.alberniproperties.com
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Feed, Seed & Fencing May 5th - 6th ONLY Lowest Prices
of theYear Limited to stock on hand. NO RAIN CHECKS!
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Mother’s Day Tribute May 11th.
Support the Alberni Valley Relay For Life! JOIN US AT THESE UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS: (/4 $/' ""1 s ,//.)% !5#4)/. -/2% &2)$!9 -!9 !- 0!LBERNI 6ALLEY .EWS (OUNDS 4656 Margaret Street 3(/00%23 $25' -!24 '!2!'% 3!,% !.$ &!-),9 &5. $!9 3!452$!9 -!9 !- 03HOPPERS $RUG -ART 0ARKING ,OT Garage Sale, Bake Sale, Popcorn, Hot Dogs, Photo Booth, RBC Booth, Face Painting and Bernie the Bulldog! (/4$/'3 &/2 2%,!9 s -!9 !- 00ORT !LBERNI 3AFEWAY Hosted by the Port Alberni Taekwondo Relay For Life Team
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or drop off to our ofďŹ ce at: 4656 Margaret St. (next to Big Pigs Subs) ON OR BEFORE &RIDAY -AY TH s PM
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For reservations, please contact: Chase & Warren Estate Winery 250-723-9463 chaseandwarren@shaw.ca
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STAMPS CAFE
Footlong BBQ Rib Sub RHM is the only shop around on the Island to have it. Our BBQ Rib Sub comes on your choice of 6 in house baked fresh sub buns, 2 Heated Boneless Pork Ribs. Your choice of Veggies, Mozza Cheese and our Bold BBQ Sauce.
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LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
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4035 REDFORD ST.
Voted Best Burgers on Vancouver Island
250-736-1782
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WHAT’S NEW AT THE BUCKET
Specials designed to temp and tantalize your taste buds FISH TACO: $13 Our famous battered ďŹ sh wrapped in a warm our tortilla with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheddar, tartar sauce and salsa‌ served with soup, salad or fries BUFFALO BEEF BURGER: $13 Our classic beef burger smothered in hot sauce and monteray, then served on a toasted burger bun with avocado mayo, crisp bacon, lettuce tomato and onion‌ served with soup, salad or fries GUMBO ALFREDO: $17 Spicy chorizo sausage, chicken, prawns, peppers, onions and tomatoes are simmered in creamy alfredo sauce with fettuccine noodles‌ served with cheese toast LEMON GRASS SALMON & PRAWNS: $22 PaciďŹ c salmon and prawns are simmered in white wine lemon grass broth with julienned vegetables and a touch of cream, then served over rice pilaf and accompanied by garlic toast
ARLI Restaurant
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Wafe topped with fresh strawberries & whipped cream..
WIN A FREE MEAL! with every meal purchased, enter to win a free one!
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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 Senior Portions
4785 Beaver Be Creek Rd. 250.723.2474
Co2 Entertainment is now hosting
Free Carnation to the first 50 Moms EVENING SPECIAL - Mother’s Day Menu
Prime Rib Smorgasbord ~ $24.95 Reservations Recommended
4505 Gertrude St. 724-5050
Open 7 Days a week
- Made by Juanita and Kelly
A variety of hot dishes that includes soup salad bar and dessert
POLLY'S PUB
Mother’s Day Brunch Smorgasbord $14.95
3981- 10th Ave. 250.723-1989
Buffet Available for Take-out
SwitchUp Saturdays PARTY AT POLLY’S! Drink specials $ 50 & Shooters only... Great selection of beers on tap
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DJ Oschy starting at 9:30
FRIDAY CRUISE NIGHT STARTING
MAY 4TH Bring your show car to Boston Pizza every Friday night and enjoy a FREE PIZZA! 1 per driver
Stop by to register or call: 250-723-2622
playing the best mix of Electro, Dance, and Top 40 beats!
THE HOSPITALITY INN 250-723-8111
250-723-2622 #100-3550 Johnston Rd
(Part of Veteran Affairs Program)
We also prepare Meals to Go meals for • Family Sized Meals Commercial • Seniors Meals • Single Sized Meals Fishermen
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Jamie, 13, has been delivering the Alberni Valley News to 78 happy South Port residents since October last year. At school Jamie’s favorite class is P.E especially when they play bench ball. After school Jamie enjoys to mountain bike and skate at Gyro skate park. Jamie has been spending most of his earnings on a new skateboard and video games.
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Learning to live with mental illness
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his column is not just for those who are mentally ill, but for anyone who has wondered what it would be like to be mentally ill or to have a family member who is. I have personal experience with mental illness. Members of my extended family have suffered with schizophrenia, severe depression or bipolar disorder. I have also had pupils, friends, colleagues and clients with these afflictions. These types of severe mental illnesses are physical diseases of the brain, just as tuberculosis is a disease of the lungs. Most mental illnesses can be treated with medication, but as yet medical cures are elusive. Since these diseases affect a person’s brain, the afflicted person may perceive reality differently and even have hallucinations and delusions. Reality is inconsistent and life is very difficult and frustrating. Recall the movie, A Beautiful Mind, starring Russell
Crowe. Parents who are coming to the realization that their son or daughter (whether child or young adult) is mentally ill are usually heavily traumatized by it. The unresolved trauma shows up in denial, fear, anger, guilt, shame, blame, feelings of helplessness, and prolonged grief. Marriages sometimes come apart. Some become estranged from their mentally-ill offspring. What we often forget is that the mentally-ill may also be severely traumatized. They may have had huge developmental traumas before diagnosis— having learning difficulties, being labeled as weird or different, and being judged stupid or unmotivated. Then as they begin to understand that they have a mental illness, the trauma of the realization produces the denial, fear, anger, shame and blame—in fact, all of the same negative emotions their family members are experiencing. But it goes further. The mentally-ill person may also experience prolonged grief over the loss of hope and the possible
loss of a productive future, marriage and children. These heavy-duty sufferings of the mentally ill are not part of the mental illness. They are the normal human aftermath of severe trauma. Such trauma, both in the person afflicted with the mental illness and in their families, can be treated. There is a variety of effective psychotherapeutic treatment options for traumatic stress. I like some of the cutting edge energy psychology methods because of their gentleness and the fact that clients can learn to do so much on their own. Let’s all try to remember that those with mental illnesses are, first of all, people. As human beings they may be subjected to all the varieties of emotional suffering the rest of us are. They deserve the same chance as anyone else for some peace, self-acceptance, self-love, connection and enjoyment of life. Dr. Neill is a CentralIsland Registered Psychologist. You can reach him at 250-752-8684 or through his website www.neillneill.com/ contact.
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Jewelry store robber dies
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Do you have a permanent disability and require assistance to gain employment? The Opportunities Fund can put you on the road to greater employment options. The fund may be able to help you return to school, get trained on the job or pursue self employment.
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The man who was shot while trying to rob Dieverts Jewelers in Port Alberni in 2008 has died in custody. Corrections Canada stated in a press release that James Gumbleton, 48, died of natural causes in a prison treatment centre after a lengthy illness. He was still in custody. In October 2008, Gumbleton was one of two masked men who entered Dievert’s Jewelers on Johnston Road and tried to rob the store owner’s wife at gunpoint. The store owner shot Gumbleton multiple times. Gumbleton, who was paralyzed from the waist down as a result of the shooting, pleaded guilty to robbery with a firearm in Port Alberni Provincial Court in 2010 and was sentenced to four years in prison. He was also serving a sentence for other charges unrelated to the robbery, Corrections Canada reported.
Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*
What does this mean for you? 54 or older as of March 31, 2012
You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65
53 or younger as of March 31, 2012
The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029
Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.
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Retirement tea for Deb Barr May 9 Deb Barr, who worked with the Sunshine Club seniors’ organization in Port Alberni for more than 35 years, has retired. To honour Barr and her commitment to the Port Alberni seniors, the Sunshine Club is holding an open house for her on Wednesday, May 9, from 1–3 p.m. at Echo Centre. It is hoped that Sunshine Club members and others who dealt with Barr over the years will be able to attend to say “farewell”.
The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6 5
The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.
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**Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program
For a free brochure or more information visit www.ServiceCanada.gc.ca/retirement or call 1 800 O-Canada (TTY 1-800-926-9105) *Subject to parliamentary approval
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HEALTHY LIVING
Health tip: Exercise 30–60 minutes, three times a week, and finish up a few hours before bedtime and you’ll be on your way to better sleep.
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Walk with your Doc May 10 Take a walk with your doc on Move for Health Day next Thursday, May 10 at Bob Dailey Stadium. This is the second year for the Walk With Your Doc event in Port Alberni. Last year Dr. Daryl Lund started the event with a handful of participants. This year, several more doctors have signed on and Lund has teamed with the Integrated Health Network (IHN) and the city’s parks and recreation department to put on a bigger event. “It’s part of a province-wide initiative sponsored by the BC Medical Association, and is intended to be a preventative health opportunity designed to encourage patients to walk with their doctors on a path to healthier lifestyles,” Lund said. Two bands have been booked to provide entertainment, including The Elderly Brothers (formerly Rocket 88). Band member Howie Anderson participated in last year’s walk despite being in poor health. “He did one lap with the walker.
Eye-opening methods for sleep SANDRA GENTLEMAN
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Sandra Gentlemen, left, of the Integrated Health Network and Dr. Daryl Lund display a Walk With Your Doc event poster.
Now he does five miles a day,” manager of city recreation service Ron Doetzel said. The event will also include information tents and tables from Shoppers Drug Mart, Jay’s Lace It Up, Walk the Coast and various fitness centres and trainers. Lund is hoping to draw 400–500 people for the walk. Registration and sign-in will take place from 5:30–6 p.m. at the stadium and participants will walk from 6–7:30 p.m. around the track. editor@albernivalleynews.com
warm bath, A gentle yoga or glass of wine before bedtime are a few things people do to ensure that they get a goodnight sleep. Along with eating well and regular exercise, getting adequate, good quality sleep is important for optimal health, well being and prevention of many diseases. Long-term, chronic insomnia can have serious consequences and may lead to the progression of various conditions. Research has shown that adults who sleep six hours or less per night, over time, may have an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and insulin resistance. In addition, sleeping less generally means eating more over a
24-hour period and hence, unintentional weight gain. Depression, headaches, substance abuse and automobile accidents also have a relationship with chronic insomnia. Driving drowsy can be as dangerous as impaired driving. In general, the types of sleep problems include difficulty falling asleep, trouble maintaining sleep, early morning awakening, unrefreshing sleep, and behaviours that interfere with sleep, such as snoring, teethgrinding, restless legs, dry mouth, sleepwalking and breathing problems. Ways to sleep better include some daily routines, and also food and fluid considerations. • Unwind. Taking a bath/shower, listening to calming music or reading a book are a few ways to relax before bed. Limit
electronic screen time, including TV, computer games, or going online, which are all stimulating activities. • Exercise regularly a few hours before bed. Studies show that people who have daily activity in their routine have a deeper sleep. • Follow a similar sleep/wake routine daily. People who have various routines for waking up and sleeping times are more likely to have sleep disturbances. • Limit naps to less than 30 minutes, if at all. Napping too long during the day is linked with trouble sleeping at night. • If falling asleep is the issue, try getting up and doing a calming activity after 30 minutes of lying in bed trying to sleep. If you try too hard to fall asleep, it may backfire and make it more difficult. • Make your
bedroom a sanctuary. If your room is comfortable and only used for sleeping (not an office, or entertainment room), it is more likely to help put you in the mood for sleep. Nutrition tips: • Limit caffeine close to bedtime. • Limit alcohol close to bedtime. • Avoid going to bed too hungry or too full. Deep fried, greasy, spicy foods take longer to digest. • Stay hydrated throughout the day. Improving the quality of your sleep can have positive mental and physical ripple effects. This leads to better health for you and your housemates and/or loved ones. Sandra Gentleman is a registered dietitian who is passionate about health and wellness. She is co-owner of Wild West Watersports.
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Airborne confident at BCs WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The Alberni Airborne Volleyball Club is ready for more and is looking to make a move in the world. The 10-player community club is competing in the volleyball provincial championships with 55 other teams this weekend in Abbotsford. The Airborne has already set a goal in advance of the tourney. “We want to place at the bottom of the first tier or the top of the second,” coach Julie Anderson said. The team has worked its way up from the bottom of the volleyball rankings. “We’ve got a mountain to climb but
‘In practices they look amazing...’ – Julie Anderson we’re at the mountain now,” she said. The Airborne last competed at the Island Championships in Campbell River, where they played five games and placed third out of five teams.It was a watershed moment for the club. “They played aggressively and showed really good defense,” Anderson said. “Nanaimo and Comox put the ball out a lot because of their defense.” The team has been working on tandems, X’s and quicks in
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Bantam bowler Cooper Smith is in St. John’s, Newfoundland this weekend competing in the 2012 Youth Bowling Canada 5 Pin National Championships. Smith won a gold medal at the provincial championships in Langley last month to earn a spot at the Canadian finals. It was the third step in what youth bowlers refer to as the “four steps to stardom.” Smith also won his local and regional championships this year, his final in the bantam division. This is the first time Rainbow Lanes has had a YBC youth bowler compete at the nationals in 53 years, owner Dave
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Cooper Smith practices at Rainbow Lanes prior to leaving for the Canadian Five-pin Bowling Championships in Newfoundland and Labrador on the weekend.
Rutherford said. Special Olympics bowlers have competed nationally from Port Alberni. Smith practiced frequently leading
up to his trip to the nationals; he left Wednesday morning with his family. Smith, 10, began bowling about five years ago, explained
his mother, Tina Smith. “He’s a natural at it,” Tina Smith said. “He never gets frazzled,” his mother Tina Smith said.
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Proteau plays PNGA Cup SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
Port Alberni amateur golfer Christina Proteau kicks off her season this weekend at the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Cup at Gorge Vale Golf Club in Victoria. Proteau is hoping to extend her winning streak from last
season, and intends to return to LPGA qualifying school in the fall. Proteau is one of 12 British Columbia Golf members playing in the PNGA Cup, which started May 3. The annual Ryder Cup formatted event is a team competition between British Columbia Golf and the Idaho, Oregon and
Washington state golf associations. Proteau will be playing in the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mid-amateur division. Jackie Little, also of Port Alberni, qualified for the senior womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amateur division but is awaiting surgery and bowed out of the competition. Little is still dealing with
injuries sustained when she was hit by a car in December 2010. Proteau said she is planning her year so it culminates with Q-school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m planning for it and plaing in tournaments leading up to it... Hopefully they will help me achieve it,â&#x20AC;? she said.
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New exhibit at Rollin Wild! is the Rollin Art Centre’s next art exhibit featuring Jacqueline Windh and her exhibition of
photographs. Join Windh on Saturday, May 12, from 1-3 p.m. in the gallery for a meet and greet. The exhibit runs from May 11 to June 9. The gallery is located at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Argyle Street, and admission is free.
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Timbre! presents Musical Magic with musical director Patricia Miller on Sunday, May 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the ADSS auditorium. Tickets are on sale at Rollin, Echo Centre, Salmonberry’s, Somass Drugs and at the door. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors/students and $6 children.
Jan Peterson is a writer of the definitive histories of the Alberni Valley. Petersen will be guest of honour Wednesday, May 9, at 7 p.m. at the Historical Society’s annual general meeting at the Alberni Valley Museum. This centennial event will also include a presentation by local physicians John and Diane
Wilson concerning their involvement as volunteers delivering medical services to the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. Please call Meg Scoffield for more info at 250-724-4855.
Eighth annual book sale Mark your calendars. The Rollin Art Centre’s eighth annual book sale is Saturday, May 12,
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The Arrowsmith Rotary Club is sponsoring the banner program. There is a $10 registration fee, to cover the cost of supplies. Forms can be picked up at the Rollin Art Centre. Deadline is May 18. The event is planned for May 24-27 at the Kinsmen Community Centre.
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Texture in watercolour will be presented by wellknown FCA signature artist Harold Allanson May 8–10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Cynthia Bonesky 250-724-1767 for more information. The Rollin Art Centre Gallery is located at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Argyle Street and is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is wheelchair accessible. Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, the home of the Rollin Art Centre.
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Mike Surrell of Lady Rose Marine Services presents local Canadian Cancer Society unit manager Regina Cameron with a cheque for $720. This money was raised during the month of March. $20 from every fare was donated to the local Cancer Society.
Joe Dvorak fought a valiant fight with cancer but succumbed on April 29. He will be remembered for his ready smile and willingness to lend a hand. He was a dedicated Lion’s Club member as well as being one of those handsome men who served tea and coffee at Sunshine Club events. Lives are richer from having known him. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in his name would be appreciated.
The Presbyterian Ladies from Knox Presbyterian Church at 4850 Regina Street invite you to their Annual Plant and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Light refreshments are available.
James Albrecht handss Desa Balach a carna-tion, at the comple-tion of her walk forr MS last Sunday.. The walk raised a tremendous totall of $9,000, a hugee thank you to all whoo participated. Janine Dame photoo Triumphant runners and walkers cross the finish line of the MS Walk along the dike last Sunday. Janine Dame photo
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