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ed Blight’s career with the Sproat Lake Volunteer Fire Department started with a leaky red Jeep named Mabel. “It was a 1943 Jeep,” said Blight. Blight—who worked in the mechanics department at Woodward’s in Port Alberni and was thinking of becoming a fireman—was the only one who could stop Mabel from leaking oil all over the fire hall floor. It turns out Blight, who joined the volunteer fire department in 1965, had much more staying power than Mabel. The SLVFD will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a private reception on Saturday, May 30. Plans for a public open house in September are not yet finalized. Mabel was Sproat Lake’s first fire truck. “It belonged to Stanley Park and they wanted to get rid of this thing, the Vancouver Parks Board,” Blight said. But even though the parks board might have wanted it gone, they weren’t giving it away for free—and the newly minted fire department didn’t have enough money to buy it. Help came from Carling Brewery. “They bought it and bequeathed it to us,” Blight said. The brewery’s only requirement? To name the Jeep ‘Mabel,’ after one of their products at the time.

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Fire chiefs old and new—Ted Blight, left, and Wade Hepp—compare fire hats from different eras at the Sproat Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Can you guess which hat is the oldest? Hint: it’s not yellow.

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One of the previous fire department crews poses in front of a ‘burn to learn’ structure fire.

Mabel might seem like a tiny excuse for a fire truck, but even the Jeep barely fit into the first fire hall on Lakeshore Road. “It just barely fit in what was touted as the smallest fire department in the world,” said Sproat Lake fire Chief Wade Hepp of the 16x20-foot hall. Mabel was also leaking motor oil, and up until Blight came around a few months after the SLVFD’s opening, the department’s solution had been to place a pan to collect the

drips. But when Blight dropped by McPherson’s store on Lakeshore Road looking to sign up for firefighting duties, he came up with a better solution. “These old guys were sitting down there drinking coffee and yakking away,” said Blight. “They looked at me like ‘what do you want?’” Upon hearing that Blight was interested in joining the fire department, they perked up. “‘Oh the fire department, what do

you do?’ they said.” Blight told them he knew his way around a tool box. “So they said ‘oh, the Jeep! It leaks oil out the bottom! Do you think you could fix that?’” Blight thought he could and so went out and bought a seal to replace the one that was missing. The leak stopped. Impressed by Blight’s mechanical savvy, the fire department asked him to stick around. “On the third and fourth practice they said we’re going to make you the director of machinery,” Blight said. “I said, oh, well thank you very much for that. So that was my humble beginnings.” It was humble beginnings all around for the Sproat Lake department. The community organized their volunteer department following a massive fire on Lakeshore

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Road in 1965. “There was a fire out on the far end of Lakeshore Road, and there was really nothing they could do to put this fire out,” Blight said. With the fear of another fire and the help of Bob McPherson, the owner of the Lakeshore store, a few residents built a fire hall on McPherson’s property on Lakeshore Road. But a small fire hall and leaky Jeep don’t make a fire department. “The practices... there was nobody there. The original guys Harold [Bishop] and a few others, I guess these guys set the whole mess up and nobody did anything.” But slowly, the momentum grew. “The next thing you know, a couple of the other guys began to come,” Blight said. “They said ‘oh yeah, we built it,’ and I said, ‘okay, great, nice building’ and stood there.” After admiring the fire hall and Mabel the Jeep, they decided to get to work. “Should we see if we can make water pump or anything?” They could indeed. “There’s a little pump on the front of [the Jeep] and we got it to go,” said Blight. “Lo and behold we could plow water quite a distance and thought, ‘man, that is really neat.’” But though Mabel could shoot the water, she couldn’t carry much more than 45-50 gallons at a time. Combined with the old way of propelling water, the fire department

didn’t have much in the way of firefighting capacity. “The old way of propelling liquid out of such a thing for fire department purposes was to combine acid with a base. So you mix the two and the whole thing goes boom.” While the noxious smelling liquid did indeed put out fires, it was a “one and done” affair. You got one blast, Blight said, “and then it sort of dribbles out and you’ve got a pile of this stuff and the fire’s still going very nicely.”

‘It just barely fit in what was touted as the smallest fire department in the world.’ – Wade Hepp “So that was around the time we said we’re either in or out so let’s see what we can do.” Both the equipment and Blight’s role in the department improved. He became deputy chief in 1968 and they went through a series of trucks in the 1970s. Mabel’s first replacement was a homemade fire truck, said Blight. “We paid $200 for it. It was a ‘56 Ford.” By “homemade,” Blight said, he means they “stripped the back of a standard truck off the assembly. [The back] is built and attached to the frame of the truck to become a fire truck.” While the truck wasn’t the most effective piece of

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Brodie Frehlich was shocked to find his car windows shattered and tires flattened by a flurry of bullets when he and his partner Anna Planedin hiked down Mt. Arrowsmith on Saturday morning. “It was a pretty frustrating and disappointing experience,” said Frehlich, who was visiting the area from Victoria. He and Planedin had left the car at the base of the ‘saddle route’ on Mt. Arrowsmith, on a logging road not too far off Highway 4, at about 3:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon before hiking up the mountain and camping overnight. “We came down in good spirits at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday morning to find that my VW Golf had been trashed,” Frehlich said. Only the windshield was spared in the assault; all the other windows were shattered, the tires were flattened and bullet holes riddled the car body. “The first thing I noticed were the flat tires, followed by the smashed windows and the bullet holes in the body and interior of the car,” said Frehlich.

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Brodie Frehlich returned to find car was riddled with bullets during his Friday night camping trip up Mt. Arrowsmith’s ‘saddle route.’

There were .22 calibre shells scattered around the car. Frehlich and Planedin found six, but said they didn’t look too extensively. Apart from “the thoughtlessness and irresponsibility of the culprits,” Frehlich said, he was also shocked by what he called the RCMP’s apparent lack of response and “failure to take the issue seriously.” He said that it took multiple calls before the officer handling his case got back to him. “I called the police at 9:55 a.m. and the RCMP representative who answered the call was sympathetic and told us he would have an officer call us and that they’d want to come and look at the scene, so we stayed put and didn’t touch

anything.” After not immediately hearing back, Frehlich called back at 11:06 a.m.— over an hour later. “I spoke with someone else this time, who asked much of the same questions and said he would forward a message to the officer assigned.” It took another half hour for that officer to call Frehlich. “At 11:42 a.m., I got a call from the officer who was handling the case. He was polite and sympathetic enough, but he made no offer to come and check the crime scene or gather any real details.” Instead, Frehlich said the officer told him “he would keep an eye on social media to see if any teenagers were bragging about the act.” He’s disappointed in

the police response. “Something isn’t right when the response of the police to the reckless use of firearms is to browse Facebook from the comfort of the office. What if someone had been sleeping in the car?” Cpl. Jen Allan said that’s not a typical RCMP response for such severe car vandalism cases. “Typically we would respond to a complaint of that nature,” Allan said, adding that she hadn’t spoken to the officer handling the case. “Certainly when a firearm is involved it would be a policy to attend.” This sort of vandalism isn’t anything that Allan can remember seeing during her time with the detachment. “I’ve been here for

four years and never seen anything like this.” Frehlich said that he was disappointed that multiple media outlets got a hold of him before the police did. “It’s too bad it took media attention to get things going,” he said. “I finally got a call this evening (Monday) from another officer who this time was very helpful and who apologized for how things were handled on Saturday.” That call finally resulted in a site visit and a commitment to pick up the shells that Frehlich picked up at the site. The officer took a detailed statement and Frehlich was told someone went out to visit the site, he said. “He is also having someone pick up the shells here in Victoria to be dusted for fingerprints.” Allan said that the crime would be featured in Crimestoppers Crime of the Week and that anyone with any information can call the their local detachment or Crimestoppers. The Crimestoppers line, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), is anonymous.

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trying to put private businesses out of work, we’re just trying Despite months of to keep our customers debates and countless that we have, keep our reports from city container truck going, management keep our and CUPE, bins going, Port Alberni keep our City Council employees was unable on the truck.” to make a City decision on engineer the fate of Guy Cicon commercial was also STACY garbage back in front WATTON collection. of council With Coun. Jack with a report on the McLeman out of the feasibility of city room due to a conflict cardboard collection. of interest, “We don’t council have enough was tied 3-3 labour, on both a equipment motion to or bins to discontinue offer the commercial cardboard service service,” said and one to Cicon. GUY CICON replace the The city city’s aging would have commercial container to begin to offer truck. commercial cardboard CUPE Local 118 collection or risk president Stacy losing more of its 215 Watton appealed to customers due to the council on Monday Alberni-Clayoquot night to keep Regional District’s commercial service. July 1 cardboard ban, “We feel that there’s he said. enough garbage out The city has there for ourselves already lost 36 of its and the private customers since 2009, businesses,” said Cicon’s report stated. Watton. “We’re not Continued / A7

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Mayor Mike Ruttan Coun. Dan cast doubt on that Washington said scenario. he would like to “With three advertise competitors that the already in city is a existence, commercial that in itself hauler. should “If we be able to did a little handle the advertising competition perhaps we aspect. could pick Whether up some they get business.” bought Cicon’s out or not, report also I think included we can’t clarification control on whether that. That is Kelowna so out there – Mike Ruttan in terms of and Port Coquitlam what may had indeed or may ceased and been not happen. We can’t forced to restart predict that.” commercial garbage “I see us going in a pickup, as CUPE had different direction,” claimed earlier. said Coun. Ron Neither city has Paulson. “I see us been in the service for going into garden many years and have waste and household no plans to get back waste, which will into it, said Cicon, mean we’ll probably citing conversations buy another side-arm with waste [residential] truck. management officials My feeling is that in those cities. if we stay in both “They have private businesses we’ll be haulers doing the on the hook for about container garbage $600,000 in vehicles.” collection service.” Council did not Coun. Chris request any additional Alemany spoke out clarification on against discontinuing the matter from commercial service. either Cicon or “I do believe CUPE, leaving the that it provides an commercial truck to essential service for limp along until it’s no our community,” longer usable. said Alemany. “If we “If this truck is were to give it up, starved for funds and we would most likely eventually falls apart, end up with a large that will force council conglomerate service to make a decision provider coming in about something,” and taking over our said Ruttan after the private haulers.” meeting. reporter@albernivalleynews.com Washington twitter.com/AlberniNews echoed that fear but From / A6

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for depositing refuge recommended a new on private bylaw with property or new fines, on public he said more space, Smith education was said, “it isn’t key to making that clear and it effective. the property “[A new maintenance bylaw] doesn’t bylaw isn’t address the really in a good challenges that SCOTT SMITH place for the we have in general public trying to catch to go look for it.” people that dump.” Although Smith Continued / A24

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Current Thornhill Volunteer Fire Department Chief Wes Patterson will be the Port Alberni Fire Department’s new deputy fire chief, Mayor Mike Ruttan announced at city council on May 25. Patterson will replace former deputy

Chief Chris Jancowski who left Port Alberni to take the top job at the Esquimalt fire department at the end of March. “Chief Patterson brings 32 years of emergency service experience, five as deputy chief and the last 10 as fire chief,” Ruttan said. Patterson will start at the PAFD on July 1.

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Naval ship stops off in Alberni Port Alberni warmly welcomed Canadian Naval vessel HMCS Yellowknife last weekend—one of the best receptions crews

have had on their tour up the west coast of North America, Able Seaman Anthony Campbell-Fappiano said.

The ship was open to the public on the weekend and departed Monday for Haida Gwaii, north of Vancouver Island.

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Leading Seaman Vaughn Row, above, demonstrates the use of one of the HMCS Yellowknife’s guns during a public tour Saturday afternoon at Harbour Quay. Able Seaman Anthony Campbell-Fappiano, right, pauses during a different part of the tour. KATYA SLEPIAN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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Tories torpedo needed legislation A pair of boats continue to sit half-submerged in the waters offshore from Oak Bay’s Beach Avenue. The vessels – which represent both a navigational and environmental hazard – were first reported to Transport Canada in March. Word arrived from Ottawa last week that help is definitely not on its way. The Conservative government voted to kill a private member’s bill that would at least get something on the books regarding derelict vessels that threaten coastal environments. Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder put a bill on the floor earlier this year that, if passed, would have made the Canadian Coast Guard the sole receiver of wrecks, taking responsibility for aging, abandoned boats in the country. But Crowder is a member of the NDP, and the Harper government has shown time and again that it places partisan gain above the best interests of the Canadian people. Cristopher Porter of WildVision Edutainment invested his own time, expertise and resources to remove some of the environmental hazards from the sunken boats in Oak Bay. Porter said the boats are still leaking fuel and oil, and there’s a big skim on the water. He also took off the ropes so animals couldn’t become tangled. “There’s so much life out there, it’s sad to see.” What is truly sad to see is a federal government content to see private citizens take on the responsibility of protecting Canada’s natural habitat. The Conservative government could have sent the bill to committee where it could have undergone substantial change to avoid the unthinkable consequences of giving credit to the NDP. As evidenced by the systematic dismantling of Coast Guard operations on the West Coast, the protection of the environment, and potentially human lives, is simply not on the federal government’s radar. And it is this disregard of seemingly commonsense solutions that could have voters looking for a change of course when they head to the polls this fall. — Oak Bay News

Province goes long with LNG bid TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views

ICTORIA – Opposition politicians were outraged over the B.C. government’s latest effort to secure its first major liquefied natural gas deal, announced last week. Premier Christy Clark, Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman and Finance Minister Mike de Jong signed agreements with Pacific Northwest LNG for a long-term gas royalty structure that could run for 30 years. The government says the deal guarantees minimum royalty revenue for the province, while the investors increase their revenue if the spread between gas prices in North America and Asia increases during the term. Pacific Northwest is a partnership of some of the biggest investors and gas customers: Malaysian state giant Petronas, its Canadian subsidiary

Progress Energy, Chinese state firm Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp. and Japan Petroleum. These corporate giants will review a project development agreement, and if they approve, Clark will convene the legislature to approve changes that would compensate them if the new LNG income tax increases. Environmental changes such as a “discriminatory” carbon tax increase or greenhouse gas regulations on LNG would also trigger compensation. Future changes to general carbon tax or corporate income tax rates would not. NDP leader John Horgan warned that “too much lolly” is being offered, with no word of job guarantees for B.C. or a deal with First Nations at the proposed site near Prince Rupert. “My biggest concern is that we’re tying the hands

of future governments because a desperate government made commitments that they over-promised on and now they want to get a deal at any cost,” Horgan said. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver called it “shocking and irresponsible,” repeating his prediction that the global market is swimming in gas and will never support huge greenfield projects across B.C. For the investors, it’s like a mortgage. There are “subjects” to be removed before the deal closes, and this is a proposed $36 billion mortgage for pipelines, LNG processing and shipping facilities. This isn’t just a political dispute. For example, Progress has drilled about 500 gas wells in northeastern B.C., and Petronas took it over with this development in mind. Without exports, B.C.’s whole gas industry is

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looking at a bleak future of low prices and demand. Petronas delayed its investment decision to this year and cited exactly these concerns, certainty on taxation and royalties beyond the election cycle. With that in hand, their obstacles remain federal environmental approval and a revenue sharing deal with a First Nation to host a terminal. Pacific Northwest CEO Michael Culbert notes that answers to questions posed by the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation were submitted to federal regulators only days before they started voting on a $1 billion share of LNG proceeds over 40 years. The vote was a resounding no, despite a redesign that put pipelines on a suspension bridge over the most sensitive salmon habitat. Culbert suggests that given some time to examine environmental mitigation work, that answer may change. Does aboriginal title offer a veto over projects like this?

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Kudos to local kiteboarders To the Editor,

Koodos to South Port Kiteboarding for a fabulous open house and launch party on Saturday (May 23). Amazing event, full house, good food, good music, and a stellar silent auction, not to mention the wonderful hosting and upbeat, lively atmosphere. Thank you kiteboard community and supporters for your vision, passion, and energy. Thank you also to the City of Port Alberni and Port Alberni Port Authority for helping make kiteboarding/wind surfing possible on the Alberni Inlet. Sarah Thomas, Port Alberni

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According to the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on the Tsilhqot’in case, the short answer is no. Objections could be overridden if governments determine a project is in the interest of the greater public. Talks have taken place with 19 First Nations affected by pipelines and facilities, and 14 have agreed. While they continue with Lax

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Kw’alaams and other Tsimshian Nations on the coast, it’s worth recalling that others are not so reluctant. The Nisga’a Nation has identified four sites as suitable for LNG terminals with a shorter pipeline route to the coast than Prince Rupert. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Mind your Ps and climate Qs To the Editor,

Re: Sacrificing farmland for climate change, BC Views, May 21. While I believe it was an oversight by Mr. Fletcher to call the IPCC, the “United Nations International Panel on Climate Change” rather than by the correct, “Intergovernmental” it does carry a significant implication

that the error slipped past all the proofreaders as well. Obviously, few see the IPCC for what it is, a bureaucratic body created to lead government policy. More to the point, few people see any danger in having this UN bureaucracy guiding our own governments. To carry the implication to its conclusion, Mr. Fletcher and all the editors that ran this piece with the misleading wording see the IPCC as a credible organization, the polar opposite to my view, hence I follow the IPCC actions rather closely. I see them as a real danger. Our inflated price for energy is due to their manipulations. A letter writer’s influence is rather meager, hence I wish professional journalists or editors would regain the desire to do some investigative journalism. In years past the IPCC’s hypocritical arrogance alone would have spelled the end for this elitist, manipulative organization. The annual climate love-ins, paid for with your money should cause outrage but

instead few voices in media report and criticize. Watch Paris this fall and keep in mind your money pays for this fiasco. Compare your life to the people who insist you must use less energy to save the Earth. Regrettably, few have even heard of investigative reporter Donna Laframboise’s book, The Delinquent Teenager. Too bad. Our apathy remains costly. Gary Seinen, Port Alberni

Why I’m coming home to coast To the Editor,

We all have favourite spots, places close to our hearts that evoke our most profound memories. Many of mine are along B.C.’s coast. These places have welcomed and honoured me, their marine life has fed me and the beauty of their ecosystems has humbled me. Taking part in protests at Windy Bay on Haida Gwaii in the early 1980s brought me closer to the people and places of coastal B.C., shaping my understanding of the fundamental relationship between culture and nature. I’m excited to visit

some of my favourite locations in June, as I accompany filmmaker and University of Winnipeg professor Ian Mauro for screenings of his film about climate change in British Columbia. After earning a PhD from the University of Manitoba, Ian moved to the Arctic where he made a film with Inuit elders on climate change impacts they were experiencing. He then moved to Atlantic Canada and filmed fishers, hunters, First Nations leaders, farmers, municipal politicians and local businesses to show how climate change is already affecting their communities, economically and socially. As one businessman said, “If you don’t believe climate change is real, just look out the window.” I joined Ian on a tour of Atlantic Canada to screen that film and was struck by the power of his message. I asked him to do one on B.C., where milder winters have led to a devastating outbreak of mountain pine beetles. When I talk to friends and family in Skidegate, Alert Bay and Bella Bella, they tell me about the changes they’re

seeing from a warmer environment. Scientists predict B.C. will warm by 2.4°C in summer and 2.9°C in winter by 2100. We’ve heard how global warming and ocean acidification are already affecting Vancouver Island shellfish. We know periods of lower summer water flows are taking their toll on agriculture, ecosystems, fish and natural resource industries. A sea level rise brings risks of coastal flooding, infrastructure damage and saltwater intrusion into groundwater. But it’s not all doom and gloom. I’ve also witnessed other dramatic, but positive, changes in this region. Coastal communities are taking charge. I’m looking forward to hearing about your community’s vision, successes, challenges and ways of supporting each other. The stories we share will shape the future for our children and grandchildren. This is a “coming home” tour for me, and I’m honoured to be a guest in your community.

David Suzuki, David Suzuki Foundation

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development the Huuay-aht engage in. To that end, funding from the Generations Fund has been set aside to support citizens to transition into jobs within the Huu-ay-aht organization. Where Huu-ayaht citizens have interest in current and new positions, the funding will be used to support job shadowing and internships.

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“Food security is a significant issue, especially for children in their early years,” said Edwards, adding that healthy, nourishing food in early years is linked with success later in life. With the new refrigerator truck, the Huu-ay-aht will be able to distribute fresh, local food to more of their citizens. “Members of the community who benefit most from access to healthy, traditional foods will get it in a timely and accessible manner.” The benefits of the Huu-ay-aht’s fresh food program will spread beyond just their own citizens. “One of the benefits we see with the food truck is that we will be sourcing locally from organic, local producers within the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District,” Edwards said. “One of the things that executive council has said that we want a positive impact on the whole region.” Huu-ay-aht citizens have identified that the health and wellness of Huu-ayaht children, and providing them with safe, nurturing environments in which they will thrive is of utmost importance. As a result, their government will use resources provided by the Generations Fund to develop its own agency and programs to assume responsibility for the foster care and welfare of Huu-ay-aht children from the Province of British Columbia. “Nothing is more important than the health and welfare of our children,” said Cook. “There are many historical and ongoing issues that affect our ability to provide the best for our children, and there is no easy or quick fix. The most

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Sold UPDATED MOBILE • Nicely updated 2 bedroom • Greenridge mobile home park • New wheelchair ramp Craig Filipchuk

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2465 Hilton

$89,900

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4534 Lathom Rd

$109,900

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3 BEDROOM RANCHER • Great area • Needs work • Near Paper Mill Dam Chris & Alease Arcus

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2007 BUILT HOME • 2 bedroom & 2 bath, Open concept with large living room, Unfinished 1-bedroom in-law suite • Detached single car garage

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4205 Johnston Rd.

Eleanor Coffey

$159,900

4749 Burde St

Craig Filipchuk

$179,900

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$149,000

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3151 4th Ave

4897 Elizabeth Street

$184,900

INCOME PROPERTY • 3 bedroom suite up/ 1 down • Shared laundry • Potential rents Chris & Alease Arcus

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$179,900

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2640 3rd Avenue

Craig Filipchuk

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5075 John St

$145,500

TRIPLEX CENTRAL LOCATION • Good income producer • on bus route, close to shopping

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CLOSE TO MALL AND SCHOOLS • 3 Bedroom, 2 bath • Large level lot

4701 Redford Street

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$142,000

$189,900

4003 Johnston Rd

FAMILY HOME IN GOOD AREA • New roof • Heat pump • Thermal windows Chris & Alease Arcus

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2629 5th Ave

$197,500

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RANCHER • 3bds 1 bth • Walking distance to all amenities • Big attached shop/ garage

AWESOME MOUNTAIN & HARBOUR VIEWS • 3 plus 1 bdrm, daylight basmt. w/summer kitchen • New kitchen & bath on main. approved woodstove • New vinyl windows, new est. metal doors • Private entrance down. New stucco. membrane roof Dell McConnell

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5780 Grandview

$199,900

FAMILY SIZE • 2 bedroom, daylight basement • Plus 2 bedroom in-law suite • Fireplace, deck, separate shop • Level fenced corner lot in North Port Pat & Gerry Hickey

$205,000

3588 7th Ave

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REDONE IN 2008 • New appliance package available • 5 bed, 2 bath • Priced below assessed value

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$199,900

2240-15th ave

Eleanor Coffey $209,900

6416 Beaver Creek Road

$218,500

Sold 2 HOUSES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE • .88 of an acre • Guest house rents for 600/mo • 3bd main house Chris & Alease Arcus

3861 14th Ave

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CENTRAL LOCATION 2 SUITES • Each unit 3 bedroom and 2 bath • Nicely updated with garage • Low maintenance yard, good income producer

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3 BD RANCHER WITH SHOP • New windows & fence • Redone kitchen • 20x28 Detached garage/shop

Craig Filipchuk

$219,000

4875 John Street

Sold Chris & Alease Arcus

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5734 Watson

$228,000

UPPER SOUTH PORT ACROSS FROM GREEN BELT • No thru-street, 3 bedroom, 3 bath • Large kitchen/dining area, Split level • Covered rear deck with hot-tub • Large city lot w/ lane access Dell McConell

3995 4th Ave.

COUNTRY CHARM • 3 bed Rancher, Fireplace • Two acres • Garage & shop Pat & Gerry Hickey

$236,500

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ECHO AREA • Updated throughout • Lifetime metal roof • Fully fenced yard Chris & Alease Arcus

INCOME PRODUCER • 2.5 acres 924 sq ft double wide mobile • Close to mall and shopping.Extra pad rental • Rental income $1240. Per month Craig Filipchuk

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4291 Michigan Road

$259,900

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$319,900

310 Grappler Inlet

7373 Coleman Road

$650,000

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3503 Frank Street

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205 Franklin River Road

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NEWER 2300 SQ FT RANCHER +2 LARGE SHOPS • 19.8 acres permits for subdividing 2-5 acre lots • Great lake view,very private setting • Minutes from city

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Twin City Brewing finds home on Margaret St. KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Inside an unassuming turquoise building on Margaret Street, a new business is brewing. “It’s not much to look at now,” said Aaron Colyn, founder and soon to be brew master of Twin City Brewing. It will be soon, however. With an anticipated early 2016 opening date, Colyn is entering his last phase of preparations. His building, on the corner of Margaret Street and Southgate Road, isn’t zoned to be a microbrewery. Colyn has applied to amend the zoning bylaw and add microbreweries to the list of uses for service commercial zoned buildings. The application to amend the zoning bylaw came before the city’s advisory planning commission on May 21 and received full support. “The microbrewery sector is a growing business in the province and the proposed Twin City Brewing Company could provide a further attraction for tourist and provide a locally made product for local residents,” said city planner Scott Smith. Colyn mounted a crowdfunding campaign in April 2014 in an attempt to raise the money necessary to buy a small-scale, all-grain

brewing system. He also launched a Facebook page that proved popular. The proposed location for Twin City Brewing near the highway to the west coast is particularly suited to attracting tourists, Smith added. The Twin City Brewing name might be a throwback to the days before the 1967 amalgamation of Alberni and Port Alberni but Colyn is looking towards the future. With a degree in microbiology, Colyn’s interest lies on the science side of the operations. “As soon as I graduated I started brewing myself whenever I could. I just got really into it and I’m really passionate about it.” Colyn’s science background will also come into play with the organic wastes that the brewing process produces. His parents run Colyn’s Nursery on Beaver Creek Road and that’s where any organic waste will go for use as compost. While there’s still a lot of work to be done, Colyn can’t wait to show people what he’s got on tap. “I think there’s always a little bit of pride that comes with brewing, you want to show people how it’s made,” Colyn said. “I have ideas about doing beers that really accentuate a certain ingredient. So when

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Dozens of kiteboarders from all over the region gathered at the new launch by the lighthouse at the Harbour Quay Marina to put on a dazzling show for Port Alberni residents and the crew of the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Yellowknife on Saturday, May 24.

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“I’d like to focus on public education and put a package together on the negative impacts of dumping and what are the options that we have in the Valley to dispose of garbage?”

Smith also hopes that information on what the public should do when they witness illegal dumping will help with enforcement. “What information is important to take down when

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Track athletes qualify for B.C. finals

ADSS results Men 100 Meter Hurdles Junior 5, Anderson, Josiah, Alberni Dist, 17.22 Women 100 Meter Hurdles Senior

Men 100 Meter Dash Senior

Junior Preliminaries 8, Alberni District Secondary ‘B’

13, Jager, Aiden, Alberni Dist,

6, Dolling, Sydney, Alberni Dist,

7, Alberni District Secondary ‘A’

1:05.08. Women 400 Meter Run Senior

54.69. Men 4x100 Meter Relay Senior Preliminaries

Preliminaries

3, Alberni District Secondary ‘A’

Finals 3, Alberni District Secondary ‘A’

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w:NWI, 8, Forrester, Bailey, Alberni

Rebecca, Alberni Dist, 3.76m, w:NWI

Junior 3, Forrester, Bailey, Alberni

Dist, 8.25m, 15, Barnfield, Rebecca,

Dist, 33.51m, 8, Macdonald, Maryna,

Alberni Dist, 7.61m, w:+0.0.

Alberni Dist, 23.93m, 13, Sangara,

Men Hammer Throw 5 kg Junior

Kailyn, Alberni Dist, 15.27m

3, Wynan, Jonah, Alberni Dist,

Alberni District Secondary ‘A’ (Smith, Mya 16, Macdonald, Maryna 15, Ivezich, Lauren 16, Yaredic, Ashley 16), DNF. Women 4x100 Meter Relay Junior Finals 6, Alberni District Secondary ‘B’ 57.48. Men 4x100 Meter Relay Junior Preliminaries Alberni District Secondary ‘A’ (Anderson, Josiah 16, Jack, Ethan 16, Gidney, Liam 15, Speagle, Oliver 16), DQ. Women 4x100 Meter Relay Senior Preliminaries 8, Alberni District Secondary ‘A’ (DiRocco, Dara 17, Dolling, Sydney 16, Cruikshank, Heather 17, Gilbert, Valerie 17), 55.46q Women 4x100 Meter Relay

Dist, 22.44m Men Shot Put 6 kg Senior 16, Samson, Osyrus, Alberni Dist, 7.82m Men Javelin Throw 800 gram Sr 1, Mitchell, Rylee, Alberni Dist, 51.28m, 16, Van Vliet, Cameron,

Alberni Dist, 29.36, w:-0.5, 17,

Women Long Jump Junior

31.14m, 5, Sabiston, Connor, Alberni

Alberni Dist, 27.52m, 21, Samson,

Macdonald, Maryna, Alberni Dist,

5, Smith, Mya, Alberni Dist, 4.39m,

Dist, 30.75m

Osyrus, Alberni Dist, 22.71m

30.03, w:0.1 Women 200 Meter Dash Junior

w:NWI, 8, Forrester, Bailey, Alberni

Men Discus Throw 1.5 kg Junior

Dist, J4.36m, w:NWI, 18, Barnfield,

8, Jack, Ethan, Alberni Dist,

Rebecca, Alberni Dist, 3.76m, w:NWI

7, Yaredic, Ashley, Alberni, 27.88.

Women Triple Jump Junior

Men 200 Meter Dash Junior

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w:0.8, 12, Murphy, Quinn, Alberni

Preliminaries

10, Mitchell, Rylee, Alberni Dist, 1.60m, 15, Van Vliet, Cameron,

Alberni Dist, 22.82m.

Alberni Dist, 1.55m, 15, Felsman Jr,

Men Shot Put 5 kg Junior

Coby, Alberni Dist, 1.55m. Men Long Jump Senior

3, Sabiston, Connor, Alberni Dist, 10.71m, 16, Jack, Ethan, Alberni

Rebecca, Alberni Dist, 7.61m, w:+0.0

Dist, 8.14m

Men Hammer Throw 5 kg Junior

Men High Jump Senior

23.77m, 10, Sabiston, Connor,

Dist, 8.25m, w:+0.0, 15, Barnfield,

3, Wynan, Jonah, Alberni Dist,

2, Law, Jesse, Alberni Dist, 54.02Q

10, Watt, Keith, Alberni Dist, 5.15m, w:NWI, 12, Campbell, Bobby,

Men Javelin Throw 700 gram

Alberni Dist, 5.08m, 15, Felsman, Jr,

Junior 3, Smyth, Tynan, Alberni Dist,

Coby, Alberni Dist, 4.98m

3, Law, Jesse, Alberni Dist, 54.19

Preliminaries

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11, Van Vliet, Cameron, Alberni

Women Triple Jump Junior

(Forrester, Bailey 16, Jager, Aiden 16, Sangara, Kailyn 15, Barnfield,

Men Discus Throw 1.75 kg Sr

Dist, J4.36m, w:NWI, 18, Barnfield,

Men 1500 Meter Steeplechase

5, DiRocco, Dara, Alberni Dist, 9.26m, w:+0.0

Men 200 Meter Dash Senior

12, Ivezich, Lauren, Alberni Dist,

Women 400 Meter Run Junior

Women Triple Jump Senior

5, Smith, Mya, Alberni Dist, 4.39m,

Preliminaries

Women 100 Meter Dash Junior

5, Dolling, Sydney, Alberni Dist,

Alberni Dist, 4.22m, w:-0.2

Women Long Jump Junior

28.86, w:1.5.

Men 400 Meter Run Senior

Men 400 Meter Run Sr Finals

Women 400 Meter Run Junior

10, DiRocco, Dara,

13, Gilbert, Valerie, Alberni Dist,

Preliminaries

46.30.

Women Long Jump Senior

Dist, 8.14m

8, Smith, Mya, Alberni Dist,

Women 200 Meter Dash Senior

1:03.49.

Men 4x100 Meter Relay Senior

Dist, NH

10.71m, 16, Jack, Ethan, Alberni

9.10m, 12, Murphy, Quinn, Alberni

25.55, w:NWI

1:04.93q

Dist, 1.35m, White, Kelly, Alberni

Women Javelin Throw 500 gram

12, Speagle, Oliver, Alberni Dist,

8, Gilbert, Valerie, Alberni Dist,

Alberni Dist, 22.82m.

4, Gidney, Liam, Alberni, 5:34.53.

Finals Senior Finals

Dist, 1.35m. 3, DiRocco, Dara, Alberni

Dist, 2:44.70

27.99Q, w:-0.5, 15, Ivezich, Lauren,

3, Cruikshank, Heather, Alberni

23.77m, 10, Sabiston, Connor,

2:40.13, 8, Sangara, Kailyn, Alberni

3, Yaredic, Ashley, Alberni Dist,

Connor Sabiston from Alberni District Secondary School throws the shotput during the Island Track and Field Championships last weekend.

5:51.09.

Grade 9

Preliminaries

46.19Q.

Women 4x100 Meter Relay

Women 1500 Meter Run Junior

Women 200 Meter Dash Junior

Women 80 Meter Hurdles Junior

Dist, 11:57.10

Ashley 16), 4:26.96.

7, Jager, Aiden, Alberni Dist,

4, Gilbert, Valerie, Alberni Dist,

9, Jager, Aiden, Alberni

Coby, Alberni Dist, 12.48, w:2.2.

Women High Jump Senior

8, Jack, Ethan, Alberni Dist,

3, Sabiston, Connor, Alberni Dist,

16, Macdonald, Maryna 15, Yaredic,

Women 800 Meter Run Junior

Jack, Ethan, Alberni Dist, 1.40m.

Men Discus Throw 1.5 kg Junior

2, Alberni District Secondary ‘A’

Dist, 12.27, w:2.4, 18, Felsman Jr,

3, Yaredic, Ashley, Alberni, 49.13

43.95m, Men High Jump Junior, 10,

Dist, 30.75m

Men Shot Put 5 kg Junior

(Smith, Mya 16, Dolling, Sydney

Junior

31.14m, 5, Sabiston, Connor, Alberni

Women 4x400 Meter Relay Jr

w:2.4, 14, Campbell, Bobby, Alberni

Women 300 Meter Hurdles

Felsman Jr, Coby 17, Watt, Keith 18),

Women 3000 Meter Run Junior

5, Alberni Secondary ‘A’ 3:40.75.

9, Watt, Keith, Alberni Dist, 11.86,

PHOTO COURTESY ANNA JACK

Men 4x400 Meter Relay Senior Finals

Preliminaries

Dist, 23.08.

Dist, 17.37.

Mitchell, Rylee), 3:40.05Q

12.90, w:2.5.

Women 400 Meter Run Sr Finals

16.43, 12, Ivezich, Lauren, Alberni

Watt, Keith 18, Felsman Jr, Coby 17,

21, Anderson, Josiah, Alberni Dist,

(Mitchell, Rylee, Campbell, Bobby 18,

13.60, 9, Murphy, Quinn, Alberni Dist,

Secondary ‘A’ (Law, Jesse 18,

Men 100 Meter Dash Junior Preliminaries

4, White, Kelly, Alberni

3, Yaredic, Ashley, Alberni Dist,

Maryna, Alberni Dist, 14.84, w:1.5

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Seventeen athletes from Alberni District Secondary School have earned their way to the B.C. high school track and field championships following some solid performances at the Islands last weekend. Josiah Anderson, Ashley Yaredic, Rylee Mitchell, Bobby Campbell, Coby Felsman, Keith Watt, Sydney Dolling, Valerie Gilbert, Jesse Law, Mya Smith, Maryna Macdonald, Liam Gidney, Jonah Wynan, Connor Sabiston, Tynan Smith, Heather Cruikshank and Dara DiRocco will compete in the B.C. championships in Langley June 4–6.

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Trio wins twin scramble GERRY FAGAN Alberni Golf

Fifty-six men teed it up in the annual Twin Travel Scramble on Sunday. The weather man has really come through big time the last few weeks, bringing us sunny days with warm temperatures. The team of Ken Fong, Gary Korven and Clark Crowe came in first. Unfortunately

they had to play with three as their fourth was a no show. In second position was the foursome of Jacques Giovetti, Darrel Van Os, Glen Barton and Richard Van Herwaarden. Third spot was claimed by another threesome of Fred Fredrickson, Bill Bjornson and Cliff O’laney. In fourth spot was the group of Brian Tall, Peter Mugleston, Steve Evens and Mel

Trelvik. In fifth place were Glen Trask, Bill Kriwokon, Kevin Carlton and Ned Stewart. Sixth spot went to Matt Mesic, Pat McKay, Jerry Swaney and Doug Stoutley. The final prize went to the team of Craig Acland Steve Pointon, Gord Unger and George DeFrane. As an added feature for next Sunday there will be a gross and net skins competition. Please enter in the pro shop.

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Alex Penner-Kenny, left, Kiera Frey and Lillie Trowridge, all athletes with Port Alberni Gymnastics Academy, head to Victoria to compete in the Island Championships this weekend.

Gymnasts head to Island finals

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Alberni Valley Times (BCNG) Run Dates: May 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 Deadline: Wed May 20 eggs? Smell rotten 1 It could be natural gas. 5col 5.2inches 6col 6.26inches Alberni Valley News (BCNG) Run Dates: May 21 and 28 Deadline: Monday May 18 9am 4col 5.8125inches 2 Go outside. Comment Please run in the AV Times from May 25 - May 29 CallMay FortisBC’s 24-hour run in the AV news May 21 and 28

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Munir and Jayden Blake will compete in the provincial stream. Lillie Trowridge, Olivia Black, Sophia Cross, Annika Andow, Danika Britton, Alex Penner-Kenny, Genieve Dool, Jaden Zelke, Alison Lyons and Kiera Frey will compete in a new interclub category. “This is the first year

working with the new provincial structure,” coach Paula Flemming said. “There has been a big learning curve for all gymnastics centres in B.C. The new structure includes advanced bars and compulsory routines.” All gymnasts will compete on vault, bars, beam and

floor and provincial gymnasts will receive scores out of a 10, she explained. PAGA gymnasts will be travelling to Victoria’s Lion Pride Gymnastics to compete in this year’s Islands. Port Alberni is sending one of the biggest teams from Vancouver Island this year, Flemming said.

NOTICE OF A MAINTENANCE POWER OUTAGE BAMFIELD AND NITINAT We will be making electrical system improvements in your area. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately six hours.

Where: Bamfield and Nitinat When: Sunday, May 31, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please turn off all lights, electrical heaters and major appliances and unplug all electronics. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore power as soon as we can. Visit bchydro.com/outages or call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) for more information.

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The winning team in the Twin Travel Scramble comprises club captain Preben Rasmussen, from left, Garry Korven, Cathy Ferster of Twin Travel & Cruises, Ken Fong and Clark Crowe.

Twenty athletes from Port Alberni Gymnastics Academy (PAGA) are headed to the Island championships in Victoria on Friday. Olivia Moss, Sheridan Osterman, Aleah McKimm, Mila Fukushima, Janae Gill, Shalaine Walker, Cadence Osterman, Abigail Little, Sanam

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We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. Â We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. Â We think of you in silence. Â We often speak your name. Â Now all we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Â Your memory is our keepsake, with which we will never part. Â God has you in His keeping, we have you in our heart. It has been 20 years since Esther passed away. Â We miss her terribly! Love always, Mom (Edith MacLean), Husband Ken Service, Son Matt (Sylvia & Baby Emma), Daughter Laura, Siblings; Sharon, Laurence, Carman, Robert and their families.

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Joseph John Piwan The time has come to lay my Father Alongside his life partner, my Mother. Their memories will carry them forward To a play they confessed was home. His security of innocence he offered will no longer be But his teaching of dignity and strength I can keep. He donated peace before his departure Almost changing darkness to day before us, With even greener pastures on the other side He left earth right on time. A timeless legend with unrecognized honour JJ Check (83 years wise) My only Father â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shake the Hand, that shook the Worldâ&#x20AC;? Written by F. Mary Check

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On May 21 2015, surrounded by her family, Greta took her final step and passed on to Glory.Â Born to Marie (nee Balder) and Cornelius Kruk on July 17, 1948 in BroekÂ op Langedijk. In 1954 her family immigrated to Canada and settled in Port Alberni,Â B.C. Her siblings were Jacob, Bill, Neil, Margaret, Simon and Peter.Â In 1969 she married Henry Heinen with whom she spent 48 years and lived in in New Westminster, Burnaby, Richmond and Langley. There were many traditions she had created that will leave lasting memories. Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s days, birthdays, reunions and any occasion where her family was together meant so much to her. Greta will be remembered for her infectious belly laughter and senseÂ of humour. Â She found the mishaps in life the most funny. She will be remembered fondly by; Henry; Rick /Veronica, Cody/Alex, Jessica, Danton, Olivia; Jay /Chris, Amanda/Jamie, Becky/Russel, Alyssa/Clinton; Wayne/Lisa, Devan&Izelle, Bailey, Abby; Marie/Jeremy, Peyton, Mykelti, Carsen, Ashlyn. She touched many lives: the Kruk & Heinen families, Ron/Alice, friends far and near, work colleagues, fellow gardeners, paddlers and so many more. Service to be held Thursday, May 28th at 2pm in the Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church (20245 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge). In lieu of flowers donations can be to Abreast in a Boat (http:// abreastinaboat.com) Always leave a path in your garden so Angels can walk through.

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The current Art exhibit at the Rollin Art Centre, features local intarsia wood artist, Robert Steven, titled “Sawdust & Shavings”. Intarsia is a type of mosaic using intricately cut wood patterns. Steven’s show runs until June 13.

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The Rollin Art Centre invites children aged 7-12 to participate in our art programs when school’s out this summer. Camps run every Tues., Wed., and Fri. beginning at 12:30 and runs until 3:30. These summer art programs promise a creative outlet children need and enjoy. Our summer student, Tess, has planned fun activities that integrate art with learning. At each camp the children will fabricate stimulating artwork and foster friendships with peers. Call today for more info and to register, as space is limited. Weekly camps are $40.

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runs from June 19 to the 26th in the Capital Theatre on Argyle. The Gallery space will be open each day from 10:30 to 5 P.M. The show will include the work of several local and mid-island artists working in a variety of 2 and 3-D media. The show’s opens with a Reception on Fri., June 19th running from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be a cash bar and live music will add to the evening’s ambience. A wide selection of appetizers donated by many fine local restaurants will be served. Tickets on available to the public at a cost of $20 each and are available at Char’s Landing, Gayle’s Fashions, the Rollin Art Centre & Swale Rock Café.

What’s on at Char’s Landing

Fri, May 29th, 8-10 p.m., Concert – Brodie Lee A soulful sassy sweet female trio! Sat, May 30th, 2-4 p.m., Concert Matinee – Cari Burdett Magnolia CD Release - Fusion of Opera, Jazz, & World *TIME CHANGE* Sat, May 30th, 6-10 p.m., Casual Concert – Sellek Bunn – Western Canadian Tour - Folk, Singer-songwriter, Jazz, Rock Sun, May 31st, 8-10 p.m., Concert –Dawna McLennan (HarpPixie) - Singer-SongwriterSpoken-Word Mon, Jun 1st , 7-9 p.m., Rehearsal – Port Alberni’s own Mohr Masala Wed, Jun 3rd , 7-9 p.m., Musicians’ Open Mic – Own the Stage Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, at the Rollin Art Centre.

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General Purpose Blade for fast, clean cuts in wood and man-made materials. Hard body blades resist warping and dishing to remain true and flat even under extended use. Tipped with superior quality C3 tungsten carbide for long life and repeated sharpening.

Ideal blade for ripping and crosscutting of dimensional lumber and composition materials. Hard body blades resist warping and dishing to remain true and flat. Tipped with superior quality tungsten carbide for long life and repeated sharpening.

7-1/4”X24T

10”X40T

7-1/4”X40T

$2.45/ea $2.95/ea

10”X60T

12”X44T

$7.95/ea $8.05/ea $17.45/ea.

BIT.MAX BIT HOLDER $14.99/ea Works for multiple screw applications. Enables rapid bit changing & ensures the surface of the screw head is held firmly in place by a unique angular magnetic ring. Fasten screws vertically or horizontally without any tilting or slipping.

20% OFF

IN STOCK STANLEY TAPE MEASURES & TOOLS

15% OFF

METAL STAIR STRINGERS

7-1/4” X 16T OVERTIME BLADE

SUPER DEAL!

REG. 9.99

NOW $3.95/ea 4740 Tebo Ave Port Alberni V9Y 8B1

BLACK RHINO™ VIGOR SHEAR

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4x4x8’ Cedar Post $26.99/ea 5/4x5”x14’ Western Red Cedar STK Radius Decking $.89/ft

REG. 29.99

NOW $22.49/ea

SALE ENDS JUNE 30, 2015

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This vigor shear is a great tool for cutting chamfer or shoe mould. Framers and Carpenters are drawn to its durability, and love the anvil hardened stainless steel blade. This blade allows you to cut through all types of wood, hoses, and synthetic mouldings. It also has a rubber grip handle that provides you more comfort and control.