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Writer offers tips on finding local trails ‘There are three kinds of sources for information: paper-based, Internet-based and GPSbased.’

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Pac Rim Active “I’m new to town and I love to get out hiking. I’m told there are hundreds of trails but I don’t know where they are.” I have heard this kind of comment so many times over the years. I’ve heard so many people complain that there are no maps or signs. And it has been a source of frustration for many, many people. I’m not about to get started about how things should change. But I am about to give you some suggestions that might help. There are three kinds of sources for information; paperbased, Internet-based, and GPS-based.

There is a website where you can order the book, or check to see if there are updates to any of the trails. Or you can stop in at the Visitor Information Centre and pick one up. The other book is exclusively for trails in the Alberni area and is called the Alberni Valley Trail Guide. It has not been revised since 2006. So there are parts of it that are out of date. They are also available at the Visitor Information Centre. There are a couple of places where you can find maps and descriptions of trails in the valley on the internet. The Alberni Clayoquot Regional District has a list of eight trails on its website: www.acrd. bc.ca/trail-maps. Some of these are the

same as in the Alberni Valley Trail Guide. The visitors’ centre also has a tear-away map with some of these trails listed as well as directions. If you like strenuous hikes in the mountains, Quagger has a large variety of choices for you on his website, including many around the Alberni Valley. See http://islandhikes. com/. The PA Cyclers have a series of maps of trail rides around on their website: www.pacyclers.com/ Resources. There is also a quirky little document about “bouldering” at Sutton Creek: http:// members.shaw.ca/ suttonboulders/ Suttonboulders.pdf. There is also the local hiking club’s modest little website here: albernivalley

outdoorclub. wordpress.com/. But the best choice of places to hike is found in websites and smart phone apps devoted to GPS technology. The big advantage of this is that by using a GPS you have a huge level of certainty about where you are in unfamiliar terrain. Given that the signage for many trails is poor and changes have been made, having a GPS and knowing how to use it is very helpful. And there are a bunch of sites offering GPS. Below is a small sample of what is out there. I discovered Trailpeak a few years ago. It is focused mostly on Canada. If offers an ability to download GPS tracks to your device. You can either pay $25 for 10 credits and use them to download 10 tracks, or upload your own track to earn three credits for downloading. All the trails are uploaded by users so Trailpeak takes no responsibility for them. That being said, I’ve has no difficulties with them around here. There are around

Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada, will visit the Alberni Valley on Saturday, April 11 to support CourtenayAlberni Green Party candidate Glenn Sollitt.

May and Sollitt will be at the Starboard Grill at 8 a.m. and the train station at 9:10 a.m. Sollitt is a mechanical engineer from the Qualicum Beach.

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Hikers pause to capture the beauty of Weiner Falls, located in the Alberni Valley Community Forest, south of the city and across from Sproat Lake Landing on the Pacific Rim Highway.

There are two hiking books that cover the Alberni Valley area. One is called Hiking Trails 2: South-Central

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30 trails available including three or four duplicates. I have uploaded a bunch myself. EveryTrail is most popular in the United States but is worldwide in scope. There are about 24 or so trail uploads. Some are of dubious quality. But there’s a very nice guide to Della Falls and Fossli Provincial Park. Downloading is free. And best of all, it can be used in a smart phone. A caution: smartphone batteries don’t last nearly as long as regular GPS devices. After two or three hours they will fail unless you have a portable iPhone charger. They are available now. Finally Wikiloc is much like Everytrail. You need to register, but it’s free and then the downloads are free. You can download the files to be compatible with smartphones, Garmin or Google Earth. You will be asked for a donation after you receive your file. At the moment there are about seven trails that people have uploaded. So that’s a basic primer for what’s on line for trails in the Alberni Valley. I urge you to get out and find your own trails, bring your iPhone and contribute to these apps. The word is out. People know there are trails. Do your part to help them find all the wonderful spots we know there are here. Next month I’ll give you some other ways to find trails.

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s people grow older, good nutrition is critical for quality of life and prevention of the downward spiral of decline in health. In Canada, it is estimated that more than half of people hospitalized who are over the age of 65 are considered clinically malnourished. Chronic disease, taking multiple medications, having dental or mouth problems, eating alone, lacking resources for access to healthy foods, and having dietary restrictions can all contribute to a person’s nutritional status that is lacking for optimum health and well being. A weakened immune system, which leads to increased risk of infections, poor wound healing and muscle weakness that results in falls and fractures can be some results of poor nutrition. In addition, poor eating habits can lead to further disinterest in meals and lack of appetite. This lack of interest only makes the problem worse. What is malnutrition?

It may seem straightforward, but there’s more to malnutrition than

simply not having access to food and a diet lacking in nutrients. In reality, it is more complicated than that. It can have complex causes as a result of a combination of physical, social and psychological issues. Here are 10 key questions about food and nutrition to consider asking yourself if you are over 65 years old, or if you have a friend/ family member who is elderly. Answering yes to any one of these critical questions indicates an increased risk of poor nutrition. I have: 1) An illness that

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affects what I can eat. 2) Fewer than two meals a day. 3) Few fruits, vegetables or milk products. 4) Three or more

drinks of wine, beer, or liquor daily. 5) Tooth or mouth problems. 6) Not enough money to buy the food I need. 7) Eaten alone most of the time. 8) Three or more different over-thecounter medications daily. 9) Lost or gained 10 pounds in last six months without wanting to. 10) Difficulties in shopping, cooking and/or feeding myself. This nutritional health checklist is a screening tool for the elderly and offers important information that affects general

health and well being. How can a loved one assist an elderly person whose health is declining? Ideas such as visiting at mealtimes—not just special occasions, but regular mealtimes— at different times of day can help identify potential eating issues. Are clothes fitting differently and/ or has weight changed unintentionally recently? Does the medicine cabinet look crowded and have many over-the-counter, plus prescription medications that may be affecting health (and nutrient absorption) in a

negative way? Are there problems with cuts or wounds that don’t heal, or bruising too easily? What about dentition and ability to chew and swallow foods adequately for good digestion and absorption? Bowel regularity affects overall nutritional status too. Is chronic constipation or diarrhea something that is a daily problem? Any of the above concerns may be a reason to seek more assistance through local physicians and/or health services. There are many community resources

available in Port Alberni that can be tapped into for help in guiding a strategy to improve an elderly person’s quality of life. With the aging population and growing problems of complex health issues, identifying seniors at risk is important to provide the care and service they require for better health. Next month: more information and practical tips for seniors looking to better their health. Sandra Gentleman, RD, is a local Registered Dietitian and steward of Canal Beach.

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SAT. APR. 11 ◆ FASHION FABULOUS, A CENTENNIAL BELLES FASHION SHOW at Echo Centre. Two shows: 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All new costumes/ gowns spanning a century from the Romantic Era to the Roaring 20s. Tix in advance: $20 at Capelli Hair Design, Rollin Art Centre, Boutique Belles Amies. Banquet seating. Refreshments included. FMI: centennialbelles.ca. ◆ JUMP INTO SPRING BUSINESS FAIR will see 27 vendors at Cherry Creek Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUN. APR. 12 ◆ YURI’S NIGHT: WORLD SPACE PARTY by Alberni Deep Space Port Starfleet chapter takes place at Char’s Landing from 7–9 p.m. Help Char celebrate her birthday with cake at 8 p.m. and raise a few funds for the SPCA at the

SAT. APR. 18 ◆ HOW-TWO FEST at Echo Centre, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and learn something knew in 45 minutes. Sessions all begin on the hour and run for 45 minutes or less. No sign-up necessary. All ages welcome, and admission is free. ◆ COUNTRY NIGHT WITH BACKSTAGE WHISKEY at Cherry Creek Hall. A fundraiser for FAVAS (Funding Alberni Valley Arts Society). Pre-sale tix only, $20 each from Elite Dance Academy, Re/Max Mid-Island Realty and Port Alberni Pawnbrokers. Doors open 7:30 p.m.

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month. At Echo Centre, 6 p.m. For info. call 250-7247293. ◆ FREE DROP-IN at Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St. On Mondays from 10-11 a.m. For parents of children up to age five. Call 250735-3022. ◆ FUN NIGHT on Friday nights at Legion Branch No. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 5 p.m. Food available. Nominal admission fee. ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND meets Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the E. J. Dunn band room. Flutes, saxophones, and brasses are needed but all instruments are welcome. For info: Cory @ 250-723-1285 or Manfred @ 250724-6780.

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Rainy weather in the morning didn’t deter families from flocking to Arrowvale Farm and Campground for the annual Easter Egg hunt, which included appearances by Little Bo Peep (below) and the Giant Easter Bunny.

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6 a t I l y f o L i A ttle Taste 2$ for

398ml

for

Bull’s Eye

Heinz

Barbecue Sauce

McCain

1lt

for

Black Diamond

4$ for

Dr. Oetker

Black Diamond

Ultra Thin Crust Pizza

Shredded Cheese

Casa Di Mama or Panebello Pizza

Cheestrings

340gr

2$ for

Celebrating 100 years of the Coca Cola Bottle! Leclerc

Celebration Cookies 240-270gr

Leclerc

336gr

Quatro Cookies

Beverage

Oats

1.36lt

750gr-1.1kg

700-750gr

for

SunRype

Rogers

for

LICABL PP

for

You Could win a 1940’s replica Coca-Cola Cooler!

Single Serve Coffee Cups

126-132gr

144’s

Melitta

Red Rose

Powerade

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300gr

Five Grain Granola

395-450gr

Orange Pekoe Tea

Snowcrest

EES EF

4$ Family Classic Frozen Dessert

525-550gr

340-400gr

796ml

334-360gr

Breyers

368-439gr

Tomatoes

700-900gr

for

Tomato Ketchup

425ml

for

Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal

Shreddies or Spoon Size Shredded Wheat

540ml

Post

Honeycomb, Sugar Crisp or Alpha-Bits Cereal

PLUS A

Heinz

LICABL PP

Unico

Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils

3$ Beans

for

Unico

1.68kg

2.63lt

Eggo Waffles

Simply Orange Juice

1.36kg

915-930gr

Kellogg’s

Minute Maid

Margarine

907gr

for

LICABL PP

EES EF

Cheemo

630-640ml

Old Dutch

each

220-240gr

Perogies

Pasta Sauce

each

EES EF

Ragu

2.75

Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices

400gr

2.75

Kraft

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

Cheez Whiz or Singles

for

Works out to

Ground Coffee

275-350gr

160gr or 275-300ml

Works out to

Kraft

900gr

Nabob Coffee Company

1.75lt

PLUS A

907gr

175-200gr

Real Fruit Beverage

Filled Pasta

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PLUS A

Cracker Barrel Cheddar Cheese

Five Alive

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Selected, 600gr

Coke, Canada Dry or Sprite

Nestea

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Iced Tea

710ml

695ml

Glass Bottle, 6x237ml

3$ for

LICABL PP

PLUS A

each

LICABL PP

PLUS A

each

4.49

PLUS A

4.49

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EES EF

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EES EF

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EES EF

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Freybe

Continental

Traditional Irish Smoked Ham

Soft Cheese 125-150gr

Bottom Round

Per

100 gr

Per

100 gr

4 Pack Pepperoni Sticks

•Andean Quinoa •Fruit •Beet •Red Potato with Dijon

Served Hot & Fresh

Medium Salad

Grimm’s

Lyona, Beer, Summer Sausage or Ham Sausage with Garlic

per 100gr

10 Piece California & Dynamite Rolls

Dinner for Four

Egg Roll

27 Piece Party Tray

Available at select stores only.

Boursin

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9 Piece Spicy Shrimp Rolls

699 499

Seafood • Quality Foods

Fresh

Ahi Tuna

Halibut Steaks

Per

100 gr

per 100gr

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Fresh

Snapper Fillets Scotch Mints

Per

100 gr

Quality Fresh

41/50 Size

Per

Sweet Treats Jelly Beans 600gr

Cooked White Tiger Prawn Tails

Quality Fresh

Organically Yours

Cocoa Dusted Chocolate Covered, 250gr

200gr

Sweet Treats Almonds

per 100gr

Raw Hulled Pumpkin Seeds

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Large Kaiser Buns

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for

Old Fashioned Donuts

Raisin Bran Muffins

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6 pack

8 pack

Vanilla Slice

Double Layer

Silver Hills

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Sprouted Whole Grain Bread

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8” Bumbleberry Pie

Selected, 430-615gr

for

2$ for

for

Quality Foods • Taste for Life Wolfgang Puck

Popcorn Indiana

Lifeway

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Organic Soup

156-220gr

398ml

Mighty Leaf Tea

Kefir Cultured Milk Smoothie

Whole Leaf Pouches 15’s

946ml

for

Organicville

for

Glutino

Trueblue or Trueblack

Selected, Assorted Sizes

1.36lt

Gluten Free Products

Gluten Free Organic Vinaigrette

Cocktail

Scrub Free

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2.18 per kg

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Taylor Farms

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for

Per

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Mexican “Medium”

Fresh Broccoli Crowns

California “Bolthouse”

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Per

1.94 per kg

Per

California “Cara Cara”

Red Navel Oranges 4.39 per kg

Natural Organics

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Washington “Premium”

Mexican Grown

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Lost dog means broken hearts at home LORI WELBOURNE

A Brighter Note

do, but they kept on racing. We followed the trail up and around, anticipating they’d reappear, but they didn’t. Sticking to the route, we finished the hike and headed the two blocks to my house imagining they must have found their way home as they’ve done in the past. Lola was waiting there, but

Charlie was not. “Don’t worry,” Karen said. “He knows his way. Remember that time this happened before and he got himself home?” After letting my kids know that Charlie was missing and to listen for him, I ventured back into the woods with no success. My husband left work early and along

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‘We cried ourselves to sleep that rainy night, worried sick over our sweet furry boy.’

Facebook Thursday night. A little boy also said he saw a small white dog that looked like Charlie running down McIver. When I asked him when that was he said “tomorrow.” We continued to search in the woods and on the streets, as did so many of the incredibly helpful people in our neighbourhood and beyond. But now, a whole week later, we still haven’t a clue as to what happened to our precious pup, and the hollow feeling of distress is all consuming. As each day passes our feelings of hopefulness are replaced with helplessness.

We did everything that was recommended and more. I even looked into hiring a pet detective with a Bloodhound, but because Charlie didn’t use anything that would specifically have only his scent attached, that option wasn’t available to us. All we can do now is continue to look a few times a day, keep the word out and hope he’s alive, trying to make his way home, or being taken care of by someone who hasn’t reported him yet. Our family has been struggling emotionally, but my extreme feelings of guilt have been overwhelming. Why did I let our dogs off leash? Why didn’t I have a pet tracker device on them? The answer to the first question is that unless a dog needs to be contained, most people let their pets run gleefully free in the woods while walking behind. Continued / A16

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with Sam and Daisy and my best friend, Kari, we took turns continuing the search, discovering nothing. I called the SPCA, Dog Control, all the veterinary clinics and put ads on local media sites as well as Facebook. Hundreds of kind people shared the post to spread the word and as the hours ticked by we started

32. Dove sounds 34. Int’l relief organization

Five and a half years ago my family and I fell in love with a pair of brother and sister Cockapoo puppies that we excitedly brought home. The male was blonde, like our son, and the female was honey, like our daughter. The kids named them Charlie and Lola, the names the children almost got instead of Sam and Daisy. On Monday, March 23 I lost sight of our beloved pets down by Powers Creek in Glenrosa, West Kelowna. I’d been hiking with them in the woods behind Last Mountain Park like I’ve done hundreds of times when the energetic pair heard a bird or something and whipped up the hill. My friend and I whistled and called their names, expecting them to circle back like they typically

to panic. What if he’d gone the wrong way and was hopelessly lost in the forest? What if a wild animal had attacked him? We cried ourselves to sleep that rainy night, worried sick over our sweet furry boy. As soon as it was light enough in the morning we took Lola and continued our search, laying out worn pieces of clothing and blankets that carried our scent along with bowls of water in the trails where I lost him. Over the next several days we put up hundreds of flyers and shed countless tears as we searched for Charlie who is tagged, tattooed and neutered. And then a young lady said she saw him four blocks from our house on McIver and McRae Road Wednesday afternoon. She hadn’t realized he was lost so she didn’t try to coax him over. “Wish I’d seen this post then,” she wrote on

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