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BC Transit officials were greeted with riders’ concerns about new routes.

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The Alberni Valley Bulldogs play their home opener this Friday.

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Toy Run ready to ride The 28th Annual Port Alberni Toy Run blasts into the Alberni Valley this weekend, bringing thousands of toys for needy children at Christmas, and tens of thousands of dollars for children’s programs throughout the year. More than 1,000 motorcycles of every make, model, size, and colour are expected to gather at Little Qualicum Falls on Saturday, Sept. 15. After a ceremony to remember fallen riders, the Alberni Black Powder Club will fire their cannon at noon to start Vancouver Island’s largest motorcycle event. Motorcycles will travel westbound along Highway 4, past Cameron Lake and through Cathedral Grove into Port Alberni, around the fountain at Harbour Quay and up Argyle Street, ending at Glenwood Centre around 1 p.m. “What makes this Toy Run unique are the thousands of people who line the route to cheer the riders.” Continued / 14

EDITORIAL

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LETTERS

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SPORTS

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Vol. 7 No. 3

BC CLASSIFIEDS

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Celebrating our

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Farmers open gates to public in hopes of sparking interest in local agriculture.

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Farmer Wayne Smith harvests a field of grain on McCoy Lake Road. Smith, who is part of the Family Farms Day tour this Sunday, Sept. 16, owns Pleasant Valley Farm, and leases this field from the Naesgaard family to grow different types of grain.

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he Alberni Valley Family Farms Day is back, stronger than ever. Nine farms are opening their gates to the public this Sunday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in an effort to educate people on local agriculture. Karen Freethy from the city’s parks and recreation department has organized the tour along with Diane Mayba. The last tour happened in 2010. “I was pleasantly surprised to see the attendance,” Freethy said of the inaugural Farms Day. “I would say the interest is even more so this time.” Wayne Smith, who owns Pleasant Valley Farm and Vancouver Island Grain and Milling, agrees. “There’s been a disconnect between people and food for decades,” said Smith. This is his second time participating in Family Farms Day. The average age of farmers is older than

SUSAN ROTH/Special to the News

Wayne Smith of Pleasant Valley Farm loads freshly harvested oats into a bag to be taken to a thresher and purified.

promoting the farm tour from a food security and a healthy eating point of view, said VIHA community nutritionist, Hélène Dufour. “Kids can see where food is actually coming from and it’s not the grocery store. It’s the farmers,” she said. “We really like to promote local foods and really encourage young families to have their kids meet farmers and see where food is

50, which is another worry, he said. Young people haven’t seemed too interested in farming as a career. Smith is hoping this farm tour will inject some excitement in young people who will consider agriculture as a career. “If you get people involved in something, they develop a passion for it,” Smith said. The Vancouver Island Health Authority is

‘There’s been a disconnect between people and food for decades.’ – Wayne Smith growing.” Heather Shobe of Eden Tree Farms practices permaculture on two properties. Continued / 6

SUSAN QUINN/Alberni Valley News

Corynn Ayres of Eden Tree Farm holds her fourmonth-old rooster Little Wings. Find out how Eden Tree Farm practices permaculture in a backyard setting during the Family Farms Day tour this Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New e-commerce project helps market Valley’s growers SUSAN QUINN Alberni Valley News

Susan Roth of Port Alberni is turning a health issue into a forprofit business, and farmers in the valley couldn’t be happier. Roth was diagnosed with celiac disease two years ago, meaning she cannot tolerate eating wheat. Compounding the problem, Roth is also allergic to corn—which is a popular substitute for wheat products. “It’s incredibly important (for me) to eat properly,” she said. “I can’t buy from the grocery store; I need local farmers.”

Roth was laid off from her forestry job several years ago and went back to school to earn a business degree. That’s when the idea for an e-commerce site took flight. Our Local Markets will give consumers access to fresh, nutritional food, and it will give farmers a broader venue to sell their product, says Roth. “It’s direct marketing from the farmer to the consumer. We’re not wholesalers.” Roth said the point of the for-profit e-commerce site is to provide local farmers and artisan food producers

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NEPTUNE seeks bigger presence in city JULIA CARANCI SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

NEPTUNE Canada is at the cutting edge of ocean research, but project directors want to make the facility more valuable to city residents and use it to get students excited about science. Kate Moran, President of Ocean Networks Canada, which operates the NEPTUNE Canada project out of Port Alberni, was in town Monday, meeting with city officials about how to better use NEPTUNE data and modeling to prepare the city in the event of a tsunami. She also plans to

JULIA CARANCI/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Kate Moran, president of Ocean Networks Canada, which operates the NEPTUNE Canada project, speaks to local officials while touring the tsunami display at the Hutcheson Gallery on Monday.

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Go to the source From / 3 Her Karen Place property is an exercise in efficiency and edible gardening. She hopes people will come away from the tour with some ideas of how they can grow their own food on a small scale. Alberni Valley Transition Town supports the Family Farm Day because it promotes community resiliency, and draws attention to the need for increasing local food supplies. Kids “can be inspired by being out there with the animals and plants,” Edna Cox said. “They will learn to appreciate farmers and growing their own food. Even if they only grow one tomato on their patio they will have more of an appreciation of their food.”

Freethy said the farm tour promotes healthy eating, which is one more aspect of healthy living. It won’t be possible to hit all nine farms in five hours, Freethy said. The trick is for families to map out a few so they get to see a good selection. This year farmers will be more prepared to sell their product; they suggest people bring a cooler and some cash if they’re looking to pick up fruits and vegetables, eggs or meat. People who take the farm tour will also be able to pick up a cookbook made of recipes the farmers have compiled. Map brochures are available at Echo Centre and online at goo.gl/maps/Y6QQj. Please leave your pets at home. editor@albernivalleynews.com

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Riders air bus concerns BC TRANSIT: | Growing pains for new routes introduced at the end of August.

‘We knew it wouldn’t be a complete love-in.’

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BC Transit on Aug. 26 rolled out the biggest change to its bus system the Alberni Valley has seen in 40 years. On Friday, riders let BC Transit officials know exactly what they think of the new system. The vocal patrons came out to the launch of the new exchange at Redford Street and 12th Avenue, by McDonald’s. Gillian Shearwater said the changes force people to take two buses to make a single trip, which can be a hardship for seniors having to climb into and out of the buses. The route that takes riders to South Port is mislabeled as being a single trip, she said, but actually has a transfer and a 15-minute wait. Shearwater also complained about the type of bus shelter erected at the new exchange; the perforated metal will offer no shelter during wind and rain storms, she said, questioning why money was spent on that type of shelter. “There’s no need for change,” said one man, who didn’t want his name used. He complained that the pavement on Redford Street at the exchange will wear out sooner because of the increased traffic, and

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Myrna Moore, BC Transit’s senior regional transit manager, listens to a rider’s feedback on a new route, pictured on a map in front of Moore, Friday at the bus exchange at Redford Street and 12th Avenue.

bemoaned the lack of service near his home in North Port. “We’re hearing a lot of concerns today,” corporate spokesperson Meribeth Burton said as she handed out cupcakes. “We knew it wouldn’t be a complete love-in. We hope people will give us two to three months.” Port Alberni has the sixth highest number of riders per hour of 130 transit systems in British Columbia, she said. “It outperforms bigger city competitors.” Port Alberni used to have an interlooping system. The new routes are more geographically succinct, Burton said, and provide greater frequency. The bus shelter that

was erected at the exchange is the most popular model, and was chosen by city council, she added. Burton said this type of system has worked well in other communities. “We think it will work well in Port Alberni.” BC Transit’s senior regional transit manager, Myrna Moore, talked to people at the open house about the routes. She took down their suggestions. Chief operating

officer Mike Davis was also on hand, saying it’s important to thank the people who ride the buses. “When you totally restructure a small community transit system it’s important to get out with the riders and see what works and what needs change,” he added. Mayor John Douglas said he was encouraged at the dialogue taking place between riders and BC Transit officials. He said BC Transit seems amenable to changing the schedule that delivers passengers to West Coast General Hospital at 7:45 a.m., well after most morning shifts start. Douglas said the city needs to improve accessibility and use of transit in Port Alberni. editor@albernivalleynews.com

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schedule has “some glaring omissions,” including the fact there is no stop at West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) until 7:45 a.m. after the start-of-shift for most employees, and no bus stops at the hospital on Sundays. “We have a brand new schedule as a result of input we have provided,” Douglas said. “Yet not one person on our city council uses public transportation.” Meribeth Burton, corporate spokesperson for B.C. Transit, said four open houses were held over options for recent transit changes and council ultimately approved this route option. The new routes went into effect Aug. 26. But council’s response to Douglas’

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Port Alberni’s mayor wants councillors to ride city buses to get more in touch with a transit system he says does not adequately serve residents. On Monday night, Mayor John Douglas put forth a motion that council be provided with free bus passes. “This would allow council members to make more informed decisions about transit,” he said, adding other benefits include decreasing the use of personal vehicles, alleviating parking issues and increasing interactions between council members and the general public. Douglas contends the city’s new bus

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‘This is a wonderful addition to Port Alberni.’

– Wendy Kerr increase her club’s profitability. She said after hosting more than 70 concerts, she has received just two noise complaints. However, she added she will amend her hours of operation and close the patio early to maintain good relationships with her neighbours. Patterson has just completed work on a new outdoor patio, which has in part fuelled the controversy regarding her application. Following a request for public input on the application, council received more than 20 letters of support for Patterson. Two letters and a petition with 15 signatures opposing the application were also submitted,

stating the “noise at night has and will have [a] negative impact on our neighbourhood.” Two letters supported the application, but not the hours and days of operation. City councillors expressed support for Char’s Landing. “We need to support Charlene,” said coun. Wendy Kerr. “This is a wonderful addition to Port Alberni.” A handful of Char’s Landing supporters also spoke. “If you haven’t been there, do go, you will love it,” said Patricia Cleary, a nearby resident. Council voted to support the application but to minimize the impact to nearby residents, recommended the club’s hours be restricted to midnight, Sunday through Thursday and 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with closure of the outdoor patio at 11 p.m. nightly.

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Log export review finished Dave Peterson, Chief Forester and Assistant Deputy Minister Tenures, Competitiveness and Innovation Division of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations attended to provide a presentation regarding log exports. He told council the government is trying to increase the level of economic activity and maintain a strong manufacturing industry. Peterson added a log export policy review has been completed and the Minister of Forests is expected to announce the results of that review “very soon.”

Terry Fox Week proclaimed

Port Alberni City Council on Monday proclaimed the week of Sept. 10 to 16 as Terry Fox Week. The Terry Fox flag will be raised in front of city hall this week prior to Sunday’s run.

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The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) The Regiment as part of its 100th anniversary will conduct a Freedom of City Parade at 1:00 P.M. in front of City Hall on Sunday September 16, 2012 in Nanaimo, BC. The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel E.P. Boucher will be confronted by His Worship Mayor John Ruttan and Council. In addition, the Regiment will march

through the city to the Nanaimo Cenotaph arriving at 1:40 P.M. and present a plaque to the City. The ‘Old Guard’ comprising of veterans and past members of Regiment, will join the parade just before the Cenotaph. The Regiment was honoured by the City of Nanaimo with the granting of the ‘Freedom

of the City’ on October 5, 1974. The Regiment has a long history in the City of Nanaimo and surrounding communities and has provided assistance as required during emergencies and other events. An ‘Open House’ will be held at the Brigadier D. R. Sargent Armoury, 709 Nanaimo Lakes Road, starting at 3:30 P.M.

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Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2012 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with news reporter Kyle Slavin on the 18-member tour team as a media rider. To follow Kyle Slavin’s Twitter updates from the final weeks of training and throughout the ride, follow @TDRKyle. ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Sunday, Sept. 23 and ends Friday, Oct. 5 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. HELP OUT: Donations can be made at www. copsforcancer.ca FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go online to:

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hey started off reporting about Tour de Rock, and now journalists Kyle Slavin and Erin Glazier are part of the story. Slavin’s journey from writing stories about the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock to being part of it started in a high school gymnasium. At Reynolds secondary school to cover the event for the Saanich News last year, Slavin watched as 115 shaved “Raising money heads and a giant cheque more than $80,000 for kids with cancer for greeted Tour riders has a much bigger alongside ear-splitting cheers. The event moved reward than just the 25-year-old reporter crossing the finish so much he made an important decision that line.” day. – Erin Glazier, “There was not a dry CTV News eye in the gym. It was the most electric feeling being a part of something so monumental,” he said. “I told the school principal then and there I want to be a part of the team.” One year and 3,000 kilometres later, he is one of two media riders months into gruelling three-day-a-week training sessions for Tour de Rock, where motivation comes in the form of cancer survivors like seven-year-old Daisy Irwin. “(Daisy) has gone through a hell that no baby or child should ever go through. I

Kyle Slavin and Erin Glazier are ready to roll for Tour de Rock respect her immensely for what she has gone through and what she has overcome,” Slavin said. “My whole reasoning behind wanting to do the tour is being on the side of cancer everyone fights for – the optimism, the hope, the getting into remission.” Seven years later, Irwin is in remission after being diagnosed with two forms of leukemia as an infant and given a five per cent chance at survival. It is a reminder why the pediatric cancer research is so important to Slavin and Glazier. Glazier described her choice to join the team as a “no-brainer” after seeing her colleagues experience the life-changing ride. “Riding a bike becomes a menial task when

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you look at the big picture and see how much you are helping (cancer patients) have a normal life,” said Glazier, a CTV reporter based in Victoria. “When you are going up a hill and hurting it is nothing compared to what those kids go through when they go through the treatment. That is a big motivator for us.” With only weeks to go, the 28-year-old Glazier is excited to meet the families and volunteers along the way as she makes the gruelling trip from Port Alice to Victoria over the two-week, 1,000-kilometre bike ride, Sept. 23 to Oct. 5. “The best is yet to come. Raising money for kids with cancer has a much bigger reward then just crossing the finish line,” Glazier said.

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Schools get back to the job Towns tackle modern problems at UBCM The summer holiday is over and school kids are back in the classrooms for another 10 months of education. Along with the ABCs and three Rs, this year they might even get report cards. This year students and their parents don’t have to worry about scrapped after-school activities or navigating the simmering tensions between teachers and administrators. In September 2011, students entered classrooms with teachers on a work-torule job action. Instruction didn’t stop, but teachers didn’t write report cards, wouldn’t host parent-teacher conferences after school hours and in some cases, coaching for sports teams was taken over by volunteer parents. This year classrooms are somewhat back to normal, but the labour war between teachers and government remains – especially with the issue of class size and composition. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation is suing the government to regain bargaining rights over these points, and to challenge the hated Bill 22. BCTF has a court date in December. This kind of posturing could be moot. Education Minister George Abbott said that he expects the next round of bargaining with teachers to begin next March or April 2013, mere months before next provincial election. By then Abbott, and many other high-profile Liberals, will be coasting toward retirement. This awkward gap between the start of the school year now and the likely demise of the ruling Liberal government means it could be a quiet year for labour relations in education. The BCTF won’t waste its time seriously negotiating with a lameduck administration when it could re-start negotiations with a more labour-friendly NDP government. Outgoing Liberals will be more than happy to hand this hornet’s nest to their friends across the aisle. — Saanich News

TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views

ICTORIA – Local politicians are preparing for their annual convention, to be held Sept. 25-28 here in the provincial capital. One of the first orders of business this year will be a vote to raise the dues paid by local governments to the Union of B.C. Municipalities, to cover rising travel costs for staff to serve on provincial committees. The plan is also to change the name to Union of B.C. Local Governments, to reflect the participation of regional districts and aboriginal communities. So what do these committees and conferences accomplish? The UBCLG, as it will soon be known, is mainly a lobby group for local politicians to seek changes to federal and provincial laws to keep up with changing times. The resolutions offer

a snapshot of modern problems facing local governments. A major theme is public safety, and this year it is the Columbia Shuswap Regional District renewing a long-standing plea for more provincial policing money for rural communities. Surrey has a resolution seeking better notice and control of a growing number of medical marijuana licences issued by Ottawa. Local fire and police departments end up dealing with licensed grow-ops that spring up quietly and create electrical hazards, or expand production beyond their licences as this stealth legalization continues. Pitt Meadows, home to a Hells Angels clubhouse and drug-related crime familiar to most urban

communities, wants B.C. to follow Alberta’s lead and give police authority to remove known gang members from bars and clubs. Gangs tend to adopt certain establishments, and there isn’t much the owners or police can do about it. This year, the debate may go further. Metchosin is seeking support to call on Ottawa to decriminalize marijuana, ending a “failed policy which has cost millions of dollars in police, court, jail and social costs.” No chance of that under the Stephen Harper government, but it’s worthwhile to send the message. Another long-shot demand, sparked by the abduction of three-yearold Kienan Hebert of Sparwood last year, is for Ottawa to make its sex

‘Another longshot demand... is for Ottawa to make its sex offender registry public for convicted repeat offenders.’

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offender registry public for convicted repeat offenders. Ashcroft councillors want to give emergency services authority to deal with another modern hazard: hoarding. Yes folks, it’s more than just a show on TV that exposes a creepy side effect of our bloated North American consumer culture. The Ashcroft resolution notes that obsessively piling stuff to the rafters is a growing problem. And as with marijuana grow ops, “local governments have little or no authority to enforce compliance with health and safety standards when a building is owner occupied.” Another First World problem is the “pocket dialing” of 9-1-1 by mobile phones. This is more than just a nuisance, because local emergency services are obliged to respond to every call. And mobile phones can’t be traced to their location with any precision, creating timeconsuming searches that weaken response to real emergencies. Continued / 11

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QUESTION of the week

Is it time for the Port Alberni Salmon Fest to fold for good?

Yes – 9 No – 31 This week’s question: Do you support Alberni Valley farmers by buying local food?

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Important issues lost in bafflegab From / 10 Other resolutions tackle complex and important issues, such as the effect of hydro development on municipal water supplies. But alas, most will be lost in the convention noise, overshadowed by political posturing over matters best left alone. Last year’s convention featured the low comedy of delegates voting with wireless devices to condemn smart meters, after displaying their ignorance of the subject.

This year, in addition to factually challenged railing about oil tankers, there will be a tough stance taken against shark’s fin soup, which will no doubt strike fear into the Chinese fishing fleet. Once delegates vote themselves more taxpayers’ money to run this show, perhaps they should keep their grandstanding to a minimum. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Mailbag: Feedback on volunteers, transparency and frustration. Homecoming was a success To the Editor, One hundred years ago the first Port Alberni City Council decided that the city motto would be “Perseverance and Prosperity”. This motto can be used today to describe our recent Centennial Homecoming celebrations. The centennial committee with additional volunteers and other host groups had “persevered” through the hottest day of the year to bring, by all accounts, a wonderful weekend of events. Reports from the Chamber of Commerce following the weekend indicated that it was a “prosperous” weekend for local merchants and hoteliers. The centennial committee would like to thank all the volunteers for their efforts both before and during the weekend. A group of ladies called the “Centennial Belles” put in many hours this spring and summer helping with the promotion of the centennial events. Their assistance and presence was much appreciated. Thank you to the volunteers who worked through

the heat to set up and help out through the weekend, your support was invaluable. Special thanks goes to the team that produced the centennial car show that featured more than 200 local cars and trucks representing 100 years of transportation. Thank you to the vendors and the entertainers who presented at Bob Dailey Stadium despite the heat, you helped make the day special. Also thanks to the students who volunteered for the set-up and take-down crew, and for parking lot assistance. We would also like to thank the volunteers who looked after the nightly security. We would also like to thank the business community partners for their support and a final thank you to all of the residents who attended the weekend’s events and welcomed home our out of town guests. Ken Rutherford, chair, Centennial committee

Transparency needed for all To the Editor, Is transparency

important? I think so. I think that even though they are in a thankless position, our local bureaucrats and officials get it and really try hard to live up to the highest standards. But—and you knew there would be a but—the Regional Transportation Committee chaired by the Port Alberni Port Authority has been the exception. This is a committee whose members have, over the last two years, had multiple high level discussions with ministers and the premier. This is a committee that has compelled the Ministry of Transport to conduct a new study and issue a new report on a new highway. It’s also a committee that has disputed that report in the media. It’s a committee that only seems to announce its intentions when asked. It’s a committee that meets in private and releases none of its work. This is not transparency. Taxpayers deserve better for $100-milliondollar decisions. This critical issue demands detailed and sober consideration and the public’s

participation and engagement. Where is our Official Community Plan? How does this fit in? I hope this committee opens up and lets the public in on its plans for the Alberni Valley. Chris Alemany, Port Alberni

Polio on cusp of eradication To the Editor, Humanity is about to eradicate polio after three decades of continuous efforts to immunize the children of the world. Canada has played an important role in the eradication of polio over the last decade, being the fifth largest donor to GPEI. I do wish the Harper government will reverse its decision to cut this important health initiative Sept. 27, at the United Nations General Assembly. I hope it will maintain its $35 million contribution per year to the GPEI until polio eradication is achieved. Bruno Marquis, Gatineau, QC

IHS deserves input over dam To the Editor, At Monday’s council

meeting, two options were put forth regarding repairing the dam at the McLean Mill. One of them would require moving the steam donkey and the spar tree and creating a new stream bed, actions which the Industrial Heritage Society are against. The society’s opinion was not solicited and certainly not presented to council. Why on earth would city staff present two options for dealing with the dam situation when one of them is a non-starter? According to my research, much of the problem at the mill was caused by logging activities which flooded the mill pond with debris and silt. Also, the dam gate was stuck/jammed and nobody tried to deal with the problem until it was too late. On another matter, my letter to council about seeking budgetary input from taxpayers now rather than the farce of asking for input in January-February (when the budget is completed) was put in the trash can. Ain’t democracy wonderful? Richard Berg, Port Alberni

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Toy Run has raised $1M From / Page 1 People line the route holding up signs thanking them for helping the children in the Alberni Valley and west coast communities, said Port Alberni Toy Run Society chair David Wiwchar. “Over the past 28 years, the Toy Run has raised more than a million dollars for local children’s charities, and the people of Port Alberni really appreciate that.” This year’s Toy Run

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Because the causes of homelessness are complex and wideranging, solutions to the problems associated with homelessness exist at a variety of levels. Our actions as individuals, community members and citizens can make a difference. Here are a few suggested activities to help each citizen get started in addressing homelessness. Develop understanding. Many people turn a cold shoulder when they see a homeless person on the street. Some think that people are on the street because they choose to be there. Others find it difficult to see people suffering and aren’t sure how to respond. This is why starting up a conversation with people on the street can be difficult, but we each have a lot to learn from doing just that. It’s true that some people will not want to engage with strangers, but others need to feel a sense that members of their community care about them. Cultivate compassion and caring. People who are homeless have stressed that tolerance, compassion, and empathy are important in their lives, and that a nurturing environment helps to create a community where homeless people feel a sense of belonging. Many people who work with people who are homeless report that they have been changed by the experience. Over time, people have a low regard for themselves and they’ve been through abusive situations so they treat their environment the same way. They leave a disaster behind them and others in the community come into contact with it and that’s how conflict happens. Not everyone can reach out and be understanding.

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July’s winner of the Chamber of Commerce Shop Alberni lucky draw. Bonnie Brown won a $25.00 gift certificate at Jenny’s Fine Foods and Eclectica, in the Carmoor Building.

The ADSS cheerleaders were a great bunch who had all sorts of things to keep the young ones occupied during the Salmon Festival.

When cruising through Port Alberni on Saturday Sept 1, I was followed by one of the trucks that had been on display at McLean Mill. I did manage to beat the rest to Beaver Creek Road where they ended their run.

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Lions Club members Don Hudson Art Halsall and Ron Jorgenson had the task of tallying the winners of the bullhead derby. The little fish have gone from an average of about 208 millimeters to a whopping 260 this year.

Travis Smith 10, gives his bullhead a kiss but sadly it wasn’t among the top two to receive a trophy.

BrothersRory and Aaron took the kids Sarah and Willard out to the bullhead derby, taking a break from their shop the New Life Motorsports on Cedarwood Street.

The big winner of the bullhead derby was Torja Labossiere with a 260 millimetre bullhead and had her trophy handed to her by Canadian Tire general manager Ken McCallum.

Coming in second place in the Bullhead Derby was Ella Mahovlic, 3, with a 246 millimetre fish and her trophy was also presented by Canadian Tire general manager Ken McCallum. Canadian Tire gave each of the participants a prize when they came to have their fish measured an supplied even more awesome gifts to the children.

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Donna Mariee (Nee Ford) September 25, 1954 – August 30, 2012 It is profound sadness and grief that the family of Donna Anderson announces her passing on August 30, 2012. Surrounded by her loving husband of 38 years, Charlie; daughters: Hanna Krupek (Bruce) Caroline Anderson (Todd), Katherine Craik (Jessy), Patricia Mahovlich (Brian), and compassionate sister, Colleen Langlois (Mike). Donna peacefully succumbed to MS, after a courageous 14 year battle. In 1976, Donna left her employment outside the home to dedicate her life to being a full time mother, housewife and later, a grandma. She was an avid gardener, and was immensely talented at knitting, crocheting, and sewing. It was the small things, cute trinkets, and other simple things she enjoyed most. Things didn’t have to be fancy or expensive to bring Donna joy. To Donna, the greatest gift in her life was the arrival of her daughters, and much later, her grand-daughters: Ella, Julia, Abbie, Hailey, Marissa, Taylor and Ireland. In spite of her disappointments in life and devastating illness, she only focused on tireless, selfless efforts of kindness, loving and caring for those that were lucky enough to call her Wife, Mother or Grandma. The high-light of Donna’s character was she did not have a “mean” cell in her body and could never “say” or “do” anything that she knew would hurt anyone else, regardless of how much she hurt “inside.” Even in her darkest hours, the first word in any request was always “Please” and the last word was always “Thank you.” The family would like to thank the angels at Nanaimo Seniors Village, the NRGH staff in the ER, ICU and Palliative Care Departments for their extraordinary efforts, not only throughout her recent stay, but also, over the last 14 years. A special thank you to Dr. A.C. Baird and Dr. D. Uchman for your efforts, love and Professional dedication and commitment to our “Donna.” No formal service will be held at Donna’s personal request; however, an informal celebration of her life will be held at Sand’s Funeral Home on September 10, 2012 starting at 1:00 p.m. For those that choose to attend, the family is requesting that you do not wear “Black.” Instead, Please wear something “Red” (Donna’s favorite color) in Donna’s honor. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, Live Donna’s legacy. “Hold someone you love,” and “Tell them how you feel” and/or “How much you love them,” because you never know when things will change, and it will be too late. “Do something nice for a neighbor or stranger,” that you might not otherwise have done, all the time thinking of Donna. But most of all, “Just live your life in Peace, Love, Honesty, Generosity, with Empathy and Respect for Others. Think only of “What I can Give,” and not of, “What I can Get.” For this is what Donna would want her legacy to be.

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December 17, 1952 - September 4, 2012 Teo passed away suddenly on September 4, 2012 of a massive heart attack.

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Three-deep in goalies BCHL: | Bulldogs are in an enviable position with trio of strong netminders for home opener. SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are in an enviable position going into their home opener this Friday, Sept. 14 against the Cowichan Capitals at Weyerhaeuser Arena. The Bulldogs have three experienced goaltenders on their roster with the pending arrival of Adam Todd, who was released from the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League last week. Jay Deo, 20, joined the team from the Calgary Mustangs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League and Brad Rebagliati, 17,

came to the Bulldogs via Cranbrook. Deo and Rebagliati split the Bulldogs’ first two losses of the season at the B.C. Hockey League showcase in Chilliwack last weekend. Todd played two games with the Bulldogs last year, winning both. “We’ve been receiving calls about our goalie situation over the last few days,” assistant coach Adam Hayduk said. “It’s a great situation to be in, being deep with three experienced goalies. “As an organization we’ll see how things will play out over the next week or so.” Teams in the DAMON JAMES/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ forward Jon Brumwell keeps a Victoria Grizzlies player away from the puck during a 5–4 overtime loss at the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack last weekend.

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