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Fire strikes 12 Alberni homes Catalyst mill ablaze at same time as units evacuated from rental building, one resident taken to hospital ERIC PLUMMER ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES

Twelve homes were displaced after a fire devastated a multipleunit rental building Thursday night, one of two large blazes that broke out within a half-hour period in Port Alberni. The provincial government stepped in to cover the costs of victims’ accommodation in a hotel and meals for three days after the disaster. Beyond the weekend some may be eligible for other support, said Dan Holder, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District’s emergency program coordinator. “Some of them may be eligible for social services to try to find permanent accommodations,” Holder said. To help those who have lost their homes recover, the Port Alberni Shelter Society is collecting donated household items, clothing, furniture and food. Donors can notify the donation line at 778421-0076 or 250-731-7623 to arrange distribution of the needed goods. The first fire Thursday night started at the Catalyst Paper mill, alerting the Port Alberni Fire Department at 10:49 p.m. when a failure in the No. 5 paper machine set off alarms. Due to hazards in the Catalyst facility calls were

A building on Second Avenue and Montrose Street burns Thursday night in Port Alberni. [SUBMITTED PHOTO]

automatically made to the Sproat Lake and Beaver Creek volunteer fire departments, who arrived at the scene to assist the two fire engines and ladder truck from the Port Alberni department. “We found a fairly involved fire going there,” said Port Alberni fire chief Tim Pley. “Oftentimes paper machines are flashy, they ignite, there’s a big fire and it comes to the ground quickly.” With Catalyst staff working alongside fire crews, the mill blaze was eventually extinguished by 2 a.m. – but another call at 11:18 p.m. forced the firefighters to separate to respond to a structure fire on Montrose Street between Second and Third Avenue. Additional support was called upon from the Cherry Creek Fire Department. “Eyewitness reports say that it started with an electric scooter,” Pley said. “What our investigators are finding is that there was an electric scooter plugged in, recharging I guess, with an old extension cord and it looks like an extension cord failure.” Twelve units were evacuated from the Montrose building and one resident was taken to hospital with chest pains, then released shortly thereafter. See FIRES, Page 3

COMMUNITY

Freemasons enjoy surge in members Fraternal organization founded in Port Alberni in 1954; old lodge moved to Parksville Helping men heal from effects of sexual abuse Often overlooked and rarely openly talked about, men’s sexual abuse is slowly being brought into the light. » Living Well, 10

Tseshaht Market in 1st place for men’s b-ball The Raptors stay atop the Port Alberni men’s basketball spring league with another win last week. » Sports, 5

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t is well-known that many things get accomplished in Port Alberni through volunteerism and the selfless giving of individuals and groups. Although that same community service continues wide-spread in the Valley, some long-standing groups are having difficulty retaining members. As members age and the younger generation maintains a busy lifestyle, less bodies are becoming available for volunteerism. One service group, however, has recently experienced a little surge in membership of 30-somethings. Dating back to the 18th century, the Freemasony fraternal organization in Canada was formed and influenced by former British colonies and the United States. According to member Sandy McRuer, it is a society dedicated to improving people. “We focus on intellectual and social skills and getting along,” McRuer said. At age 94, Art Thomson was the sole founding member of the local Euclid Lodge U.D. in 1954 and the following year it became

Freemason Wes Hewitt, left, who has been with the group since 2013, welcomes newcomer Jonathan McDowall. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

the Euclid Lodge No. 158. Thompson was the Chartered Senior Deacon and was installed as Worshipful Master in 1958/59, 1988/89 and 2003/04. Until recently, there were two lodges in Port Alberni, including the Barclay Lodge on Argyle

Street. Now it runs out of the Yates Funeral Home. It is comprised solely of Port Alberni membership, but as long as a Freemason holds a current dues card, he can go to any lodge world-wide. “There are some amazing lodg-

es,” McRuer said. Last January, Euclid Lodge No. 158 moved to Parksville, where many of its members reside. There are still about six members from Port Alberni who attend, including McRuer, and two new Freemasons, John McDowell and Wes Hewitt. “In the last few years we’ve struggled with membership but groups on east Vancouver Island and in Victoria are experiencing a bit of a rebound, so that’s encouraging,” McRuer said. “It is an honourable and venerable organization.” The Freemasons also focus on charitable work and for the past few years, local members have been volunteering and donating to the elementary school Read and Feed program. McRuer said to be accepted there are requirements. “You have to be a man, free born and believe in a higher power,” he said. “It is an old organization, so you have to realize that.” There are rituals to memorize and initiations to undertake. “Some are secrets that are not all that secret,” McRuer said. See FREEMASONS, Page 3

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Folk Song Circle meets Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Fir Park Village. Info: 250-723-7945.

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Valley Cloggers meet Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Arrowsmith Baptist Church. Beginners welcome. Info: 250-724-2137. Kingsway Pub meat draw on Tuesdays, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and 50/50 raffle to benefit the Alberni Valley Hospice Society and Ty Watson House. Board Games social on Tuesdays, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Char’s Landing.

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Child and youth Mothers Uplifting Mothers group meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lighthouse Church. Info: 250-724-9733. Youth Clinic services at ADSS (around the left front corner) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Info: 250-731-1315 or 250-720-9591. Play & Learn Library at Kiwanis Hilton Children’s Centre on Mondays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9 to11 a.m. and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 778- 421-2244.

Service groups Literacy Alberni, drop-in times Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 250-723-7323.

Special interest

Genealogy Club meets the last Tuesday of every month at the Family History Centre in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members can visit on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday evenings, from 7 to 9 p.m. Special twice a week fitness class designed for new moms and their babies. To register drop into Echo Centre or phone 250-723-2181.

Support and help Literacy Alberni, drop-in times Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 250-723-7323. Urgently needed: volunteers to help at Red Cross Loan Cupboard for fourhour shifts, once per week. Info: 250723-0557 on Wednesday or Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alberni Valley Hospice Society’s Dementia Support Group meets third Tuesday monthly 10:30am-noon at 3088 3rd Avenue. This group is for individuals dealing with Early On Set Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other Neurological

April 13 - May 13, 2015 Schedules are subject to change without notice.

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Young life Kayla Wells and Jolie Volk fundraised for Young Life during a tag day at No Frills on Saturday. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES] Denegerative Disorders. 250-723-4478 Walk and Talk grief support group meets Tuesday mornings. The goal of this group is to offer bereavement support in an informal and comfortable way that combines exercise and companionship. Call Ruth at 250-723-4478 to register. Somass Toastmasters meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at 3088 Third Ave. for speaking, leadership and fun. Info: 250-724-0976 (Shirley Maxwell). Meals on Wheels program needs volunteer drivers. Info: 250-730-0390. First Open Heart Society of Port Alberni support group. Info: 250-723-2056 or 250-724-2196. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other kinship care providers are welcome to call a province-wide information and support line toll free at 1-855-474-9777 or e-mail grg@parentsupportbc.ca. KUU-US Crisis Line, plus mobile outreach support services. If you, or someone you know, is having difficulties, please call 250-723-2040.

Addictions The Christian Intervention Program runs Tuesdays, from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 250-

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724-3688 (Pastor Ron Nickle) or 250730-0397 (Terry MacDonald). Port Alberni Friendship Center offers free counselling on addictions, mental health, relationships and other issues. Info: 250-723-8281. Everybody welcome. Narcotics Anonymous, Port Alberni. Info: 1-800-807-1780. Alcoholics Anonymous, Port Alberni. Info: 1-800-883-3968.

April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Barclay Hotel. Members at large welcome. Contact Lynne at 250-723-6403 by April 22. Words on Fire Open Mike, April 30 at 7 p.m. at Char’s Landing. Featuring Winter Darbey, local poet and artist. His poetry is guaranteed to amuse, amaze and entertain.

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A fire displaced 12 rental units at Second and Montrose last week. [SUBMITTED PHOTO]

Fire departments coordinate efforts FIRES, from Page 1

“It was a well established fire, so there would be smoke damage throughout, especially the top floor, which is where the fire started,” Pley said. “There’s some smoke damage to some neighbouring buildings as well.” Christine Campbell watched the situation unfold from her home next door. Although an alley separates the damaged building from her house, Campbell could feel heat from the fire on her walls. “I looked out the window and I saw flames coming out of the apartment at the back,” she said. “The popping and the crackling was a sound that I don’t want to hear for a long time.” According to reports from the scene the resident living in the unit where the fire originated was unable to open his door. Neighbours went in through the window to pull him out. “He was exposed to a fair bit of black smoke,” Pley said. “If not for the actions of the neighbours we might be talking about some pretty dire consequences.” Although a mixed crew from

the various fire departments battled the Montrose fire, Campbell was encouraged by how they handled the escalating situation. “They did one heck of an awesome job,” she said, recalling how the firefighters set up hoses on her property. “They had everything set up so quickly, they were waiting for things to fall into place. It’s like they knew what they were looking for.” Due to the inherent dangers, both fires occurred in structures that activated the automatic aid agreement amongst the Valley’s fire services. Pley believes the Port Alberni department would have struggled to handle the fires if not for the support from Sproat Lake, Beaver Creek and Cherry Creek. “We would have been challenged to manage both those fires at the same time,” he said. “I think the only way to approach services like fire protection in a community like ours is to share resources, and that’s basically what we’re all doing and it’s working very well.”

“They can be found online. At the initiation, there are some symbols communicated to candidates and they wear pyjama-like garb and are escorted around the room. It is nothing scary, we focus on letting the candidate know how to be a good guy.” Members can move up in rank, beginning with the degrees of Entered Apprentice to Fellow Craft and finally Master Mason. Last week, Hewitt completed his degree of Master Mason. To become a master, one must learn the ritual work. “That keeps the craft going,” McRuer said. “It is important to the future of Freemasonry.

Lauren Falls will take part in the upcoming jazz festival in Nanaimo. [SUBMITTED]

The International Jazz Day Celebration Concert features a pre-show at 6:30 p.m. with the Kwalikum High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dave Stewart and Dan Craven. The concert then features the West Coast Jazz Festival Grade 12 All-Star Jazz Combo, which features outstanding Grade 12 students from Island High Schools, including Alberni District Secondary students Connor Snaith on piano, Devon Barker on drums, Kennedy O’Donovan playing clarinet and Nikolas LaPrade strumming guitar.

Next on the program is the West Coast Jazz Festival Adjudicator Combo, featuring Toronto’s Kelly Jefferson on the tenor sax, Victoria’s Nick LaRiviere on trombone. Kelby MacNayr banding the drums, New York’s Vickie Yang on piano, Matt Holma on trumpet and Port Alberni native (now residing in New York) Lauren Falls on bass. The Nanaimo Musicians Association Big Band directed by Bryan Stovell finishes off the concert. Tickets are available in Port Alberni at Pete’s Mountain Meats and Rollin Arts Centre.

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Port Alberni native and graduate of Alberni District Secondary (now residing in New York) Bassist Lauren Falls will be featured in the West Coast Jazz Festival Adjudicator’s jazz combo in the International Jazz Day Celebration Concert held at Vancouver Island University Theatre on Thursday April 30 at 7:00pm. This concert is part of the West Coast Jazz Festival, a regional jazz festival for Musicfest Canada. The West Coast Jazz Festival is a two- day event featuring 60 student high school ensembles from all over Vancouver Island and the mainland. Three Jazz Bands and five Jazz Combos from the Alberni District Secondary jazz program will participate in the festival. E.J. Dunn Middle School’s 65-member jazz band is also scheduled to perform. “It should be interesting fitting all 65 of the keen young jazz musicians from Dunn Middle School on the VIU theatre stage!” said Michelle Dyler, band director. Daytime student performances are open to the public and admission is free.

Everyone learns how to conduct themselves, to offer respect to everyone and respect for Freemasonry.” The Freemasons at the Euclid Lodge No. 158 meet once a month and McRuer anticipates the initiation of two more new members in the next two months. Volunteer Week wrapped up last week but the community spirit remains active in Port Alberni year-round. To find something in which to participate, check out one of a number of local organizations and groups or the new Volunteer Port Alberni and Area Facebook group. kristi.dobson@avtimes.net

The current exhibit at Rollin Art Centre will run until May 2nd, featuring retired art teacher, Dietrich Schlackl. The title for this exhibit is, “For the Love of Painting.” [SUBMITTED PHOTO]

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The limits of fresh water in Port Alberni

e in the Alberni Valley and British Columbia wonder when the “Big One” will hit – meaning, of course, the next big earthquake, expected to strike sometime in the next 500 years, give or take a few centuries. In Port Alberni any large earthquake could trigger another tsunami, and we’re reminded every first Wednesday of the month by the audible tsunami warning system. While the next mega-thrust quake or tsunami might seem more exciting, and we ask ourselves whether we’re prepared for it; we might also ask ourselves whether we’re prepared for another kind of crisis: drought. It seems counter-intuitive to worry about a lack of water for us who live amidst a rainforest.

But as city engineer Guy Cicon warns us, water restrictions may be more severe this year than ever. How can this be, when the Alberni Valley receives an average of 1,900 millimetres – nearly two metres – of precipitation every year? A low snowpack. That spring runoff is essential for keeping our rivers and reservoirs from Bainbridge Lake, which we depend on for potable water, flowing into our pipes to pump out our taps. Although we can see a dusting of white stuff on our nearby mountains, the B.C. government’s River Forecast Centre measured a snowpack just 15 per cent of normal on the mountains surrounding Alberni. It’s the lowest snowpack in over 30 years, following a mild winter with

temperature averages about two degrees higher than normal. That could lead to stricter water restrictions, and sooner than ever before, according to the city. Last month a University of British Columbia professor of watershed management, Hans Schreier, told the CBC that our province is poorly prepared for a drought – and a drought is possible. We can look at California, which is four years into one of the worse droughts on record, for an example of what could happen. Earlier this month, California Gov. Jerry Brown ordered mandatory water restrictions for the first time in the U.S. state’s history. One notable side effect of a drought is a severe reduction in power, Schreier said. Lack of water in California, where hydro

electricity accounts for about one fifth of the grid, cost over a billion dollars in lost power. In B.C., however, hydro accounts for about 90 per cent of our electricity, Schreier said. Any major reduction in water across the province would cause major problems for our access to power. While Californians are now forced to cut down their water usage, we in Alberni can help save fresh water here by voluntarily reducing the amount we use that we don’t really need. A movement in the southwest U.S. to save this precious resource is in a change to one of our modern domestic icons: the green lawn. Water conservation efforts down south urge home owners to consider artificial grass. It begs the question: Do we really need a lawn? There are

other landscaping possibilities that could use much less water. During World Water Day festivities in Port Alberni last month, Mayor Mike Ruttan boldly declared that the city must gain “total control” of the watershed – an ambitious aim. Currently, our watershed is entangled with forestry companies, and it will take a tremendous amount of political will (and dollars) to wrest full control of it for local government. In the meantime, we might consider small ways we can reduce our excessive use of water. Because despite all that rain, it’s not unlimited. ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES

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Supreme court asks tradition to excuse itself

he healthiest way to look at a Supreme Court ruling on prayer in public places is not to consider it a knock against religion. Freedom to worship as we please, one would hope, will always be an enshrined right for Canadians. But this has been a simmering debate. At one time children recited prayers — of the Christian persuasion — in school. And the practice remained among some political bodies over the years. In reference to a city in Quebec, the Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that the prayer recited before meetings must be stopped. Saguenay Mayor Jean Tremblay has said although he doesn’t agree, his council will comply. It’s become something of a relic, but some councils have

kept the tradition — and will now need to reconsider. Some cities are reportedly saying they won’t change, adding that people are free to join in or step outside for the minute it lasts if they’d rather not. The battle in Saguenay was launched by an atheist and a secular rights organization that argued prayer had no place in a gathering of elected officials. The point is a fair one. Some might add that in a society growing increasingly multi-cultural and pluralistic in religious views, selecting the appropriate prayer for a public meeting gets a bit tricky. Societies that cherish freedom of worship and religious tolerance by definition have set themselves apart from the state religion common centuries ago. Mixing politics and religion

— particularly in a pluralistic population — raises a dilemma. Those who don’t recognize a spiritual element are certainly free to avoid religious references — at least they are now, with this ruling. People who are devout don’t want to hide their light under a bushel. There remains an open window for education and mutual cultural enrichment. For those interested, religion is a fascinating topic. Some would happily accept an opportunity to explore and understand the traditions and philosophies that make a people who they are.

Online polling Friday’s question: Would you put a few dollars into a fundraising initiative for a new pier at Canal Beach?

Yes 40%

No 60%

Today’s question: Are pitbulls a dangerous breed?

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BOWLING

BASKETBALL

Rainbow Lanes seniors ﬁnal stats

Tseshaht Market in 1st place

Monday City League April 13 Mens Hi Scores: Larry Cross 748 – 278,234,236; Rick Campbell 713 – 245, 267, 201; Ron Mooney 713 – 314, 201; Jim Silver 701 – 250, 235, 216; Cliff O’Laney 657 – 250, 218; Bill Moore 651 – 252, 215; Scott Fuller 644 – 231, 213, 200; Brad Wall 634 – 272, 209; Dave Rutherford 623 – 254; Martin Wissmath 209 P.O.A Triple: Rick Campbell +146 Ladies Hi Scores: Sandy Buhler 664 – 272, 236; Sylvia Wallach 225; Linda Russcher 222 P.O.A Triple: Sandy Buhler 644 – 272, 236 Team Hi 3: 3127 1 Fool & 3 Smart Asses Team Hi 1: 1092 Rusty Tuesday Senior Final Standings 2014 / 2015 Total Points: 192 Pin Pals Bill Little, Larry Forcier, Iris Forcier, Alex Lacharity Total Pinfall: 57294 Chicklettes Wendy Stanley, Erma Mooney, Patty Schwartz, Barb Molly, Team Hi 3: 2403 Pesky Five Ray Duquette, Henny Turgeon, Walter Sutherland, Ken Moore Team Hi 1: 747 Plus Four Kay Sharpe, Isa Waugh, Sylvia Wallach, Jaci Gaetz

Ladies Hi Average: 192 Patty Schwartz Ladies Hi 3: 693 Jaci Gaetz Ladies Hi 1: 272 Henny Turgeon Mens Hi Average: 201 Bill Little Mens Hi 3: 718 Walter Sutherland Mens Hi 1: 269 Gord Schwartz

Wednesday City League April 15

Mens Hi Scores: Rob Thompson 695 – 268, 223,204; Kevin Pater 659 – 244, 213, 202; Ken Moore 624 -250; Parry Harder 617 – 216, 206; Jim Rutherford 244; Earle Hentges 235;

P.O.A. Triple: Rob Thompson +137 Ladies Hi Scores: Jeannie

Girard 627 – 234, 221; Bev Nielsen 616 – 313; Barb Provencal 602-207, 206; Simone Hammel 565 – 212, 215; Shirley Hartman 209 P.O.A. Triple: Bev Nielsen +97 Team Hi 3: 3093 Fab 4 Team Hi 1: 1051 Pinheads Thursday Seniors Final Standings 2014 / 2015 Total Points: 168 Out To Lunch Gord Schwartz, Patty Schwartz, Erma Mooney, Bea Clifton Total Pinfall: 55610 New Alley Cats Ted Grears, Jaci Gaetz, Verna Lea, Bill Lea Team Hi 3: 2102 Upstarts Audrey Hovind, Johanna Newfield, Ken Moore, Walter Sutherland Team Hi 1: 779 Buttons Larry Forcier, Paul Kristnesen, Isa Waugh, Harriet Gosslin Ladies Hi Average: 199 Patty Schwartz Ladies Hi 3: 689 Shirley Little Ladies Hi 1: 286 Jaci Gaetz Mens Hi Average: 200 Bill Little Mens Hi 3: 744 Walter Sutherland Mens Hi 1: 311 Gord Schwartz Thursday Sawmill League April 16 Mens Hi Scores: Larry Cross 730 – 264, 259, 207; Ken Moore 650 – 222, 219, 209; Jordon Richard 643 – 312; Kevin Pater 607 – 222; Darren Bellas 278; Lauras Kelly 225 P.O.A Triple: Jordan Richards +160 Ladies Hi Scores: Teresa Cutting 582 – 242; Donna Hedley 575 – 256; Henny Turgeon 213; P.O.A Triple: Amanda Kennedy +86 Team Hi 3: 2981 That’s how we roll Team Hi 1: 1015 Sometimers » We want to hear from you. Send comments on sports to martin.wissmath@avtimes.net. Letters must include daytime phone number and hometown.

Raptors stay atop men’s basketball spring league table with win NEELAM PARMAR FOR THE TIMES

Thursday, April 16 Tseshaht Market Raptors 80 Slammers Gym Warriors 67 The Slammers Gym Warriors, playing with a short bench, started the game well. Slammers forward, Josh Kurucz, was able to drive at will to the bucket, scoring 19 points in the first half, to help give his team a 41–33 lead at halftime. The Slammers short bench, along with some hot shooting by Tseshaht Market Raptors, painted a different picture in the second half. Although the Slammers scored the first five points to extend their lead to 46–33, the Tseshaht Market went on an unbelievable 20-point run to take 53–46 advantage. The Tseshaht Market hit six three pointers in the second half and continued to pull away with an 80–67 victory. Raptor scoring leaders: Sam Moncur 23 points; Kevin Titian Jr. 22 points. Warriors scoring leaders: Josh Kurucz 27 points; Brayden Kirschner 16 points. Co-op Timberwolves 66 Dave Ralla Magic 62 The second game followed a similar pattern as the first game. The Dave Ralla Magic were led by the two-headed monster of Brenden LundySam and Mike Lange in the first half. They combined to score 34 points, with Lundy-Sam hitting five 3s. Dave Ralla took a commanding 42–23 lead at half. The Co-op Timberwolves decided to play some defence in the second half and their young guard, Coby Felsman Jr., kicked his offence into another gear, as midway into the half Coop were able to claw all the way back and take a 49–48 advantage. Felsman Jr. scored 25 of his game-high 35 points in the half and helped the Timberwolves earn a hard fought 66–62 victory. Timberwolves scoring leaders: Coby Felsman Jr. 35 points; Ryan Broekhuizen 12 points. Magic scoring leaders: Brenden Lundy-Sam 26 points; Mike Lange 22 points.

Ladybird Engraving Heat 79 Concrete Impressions Construction Rockets 55 The final game of the evening was a close affair until the closing minutes of the first half. Concrete Impressions Rockets were able to take an early lead and a seesaw battle ensued until the Ladybird Engraving Heat were able to score the final seven points to take a 42–30 cushion into half. Unlike the earlier two games that evening, the Rockets were unable to mount a comeback as Ladybird kept the pressure on to extend their lead and earn a 79–55 win. Heat scoring leaders: Bobby Rupert 27 points; Connor Van Vliet 23 points. Rockets scoring leaders: Nick Donahue 12 points; Coby Felsman Sr. 11 points.

Connor Van Vliet of Ladybird Engraving Heat makes a power layup against Concrete Impressions Rockets’ Adam Yaredic Thursday in the ADSS Armada gym. [SUBMITTED PHOTO]

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Tashia Potter spoke on the importance of privacy when using social media at the How-To in 45 Fest at Echo Centre on Saturday. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

Claudia Romaniuk worked in the gardens at Rollin Art Centre as part of a clean-up blitz on Saturday. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

One of the organizers, Juanita Currie, sported blue pigtails during Rock the Walk for Autism as she walked down Roger Street on Saturday. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

Spencer Goovaerts walked in support of kids with autism on Saturday. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

A group of family, friends and supporters of children with autism marched in the first Rock the Walk for Autism fundraiser and awareness event on Saturday. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

A large group was on hand for Visakhy celebrations at the A.V. Gurdwara temple on Saturday. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

Koen LeBlanc learned how to play Magic the Gathering at the Parks and Rec How-To in 45 on Saturday. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

Giani (Priest) Surjit Singh Bedi performed a flag raising for Visakhy at the A.V. Gurdwara temple on Montrose Street on Saturday. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

Shayne Lloyd worked on his mural on Third Avenue under sunny skies on Saturday. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

SPORTS

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SCOREBOARD HOCKEY NHL Playoffs

Round 1, Games 1-4 All series best-of-seven Yesterday’s results (Games 3) NY Islanders 2,Washington 1 (OT) (Islanders lead s 2-1) Chicago 4, Nashville 2 (Chicago leads series 2-1) Montreal 2, Ottawa, 1 (OT) (Montreal leads series 3-0) Calgary 4, Vancouver 2 (Calgary leads series 2-1) Saturday’s results (Games 2) Tampa Bay 5, Detroit 1 (Series tied 1-1) St. Louis 4, Minnesota 1 (Series tied 1-1) Pittsburgh 4, NY Rangers 3 (Series tied 1-1) Anaheim 2, Winnipeg 1 (Anaheim leads series 2-0) Today’s schedule (Games 3) NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m. St. Louis at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Anaheim at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 (Game 3) Tampa Bay at Detroit, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 (Games 4) Washington at NY Islanders, 4:30 p.m. Nashville at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Vancouver at Calgary, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 (Games 4) Montreal at Ottawa, 4 p.m. NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m. St. Louis at Minnesota, 6:30 p.m. Anaheim at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 (Game 4) Tampa Bay at Detroit, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23 (Games 5) Chicago at Nashville Calgary at Vancouver NY Islanders at Washington Friday, April 24 (Games 5) Minnesota at St. Louis Ottawa at Montreal Winnipeg at Anaheim Yesterday at the Saddledome

Flames 4, Canucks 2, First Period 1. Calgary, Brandon Bollig (1) (Mason Raymond, T.J. Brodie) 6:35 2. Vancounver, Matthias (1) (Vrbata) 9:09 3. Calgary, T.J. Brodie (1) (Schlemko) 15:02 Penalties: Bollig Cgy (Cross checking Dorsett) 16:58 Second Period No scoring Penalties: Jooris Cgy (Goalkeeper Interference on Lack) 5:35; Backlund Cgy (Boarding Hamhuis) 7:58; Edler Van (Interference of Stajan) 8:15; Russell Cgy, Burrows Van (Roughing) 15:39 Third Period 4. Calgary, Bennett (1) (Colborne) 2:14 5. Calgary, Monahan (1) (Gaudreau, Russel) 14:36 (PP) 6. counver, Hansen (1) (Horvat, Kenins) 17:41 Penalties: Bieksa Van (Charging Backlund) 4:34; Weber Van (Goalkeeper Interference on Hiller) 13:52; Hamhuis Van (check to the head on Bennett) 14:28; Kris Russell Cgy (Fighting Burrows) 18:35; Burrows Van (Fighting, boarding, instigator) 18:35; Bieksa Van (Fighting Ferland) 18:35; Ferland Cgy (Fighting Bieksa) 18:54; Colborne Cgy (10 Minute Misconduct) 18:54 Shots on goal 1 2 3 T Vancouver 11 6 8 25 Calgary 9 4 14 27 Goaltending summary: Vancouver: Eddie Lack (23/27); Calgary: Jonas Hiller (23/25) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Calgary: 0 of 4, Vancouver: 1 of 5

Canadiens 2, Senators 1 (OT) First Period 1. Ottawa, MacArthur (2) (Karlsson, Stone) 11:28 Penalties: MacArthur Ott (Hooking Devante Smith-Pelly) 16:44 Second Period No scoring Penalties: Eller Mtl (Tripping Milan Michalek) 0:36, Gryba Ott (Holding Brendan Gallagher) 3:54, Turris Ott (Holding Tomas Plekanec) 13:42 Third Period 2. Montreal, Weise (1) (Prust, Mitchell) 14:13 Penalties: Plekanec Mtl (Roughing Marc Methot) 0:27, Methot Ott (Roughing Tomas Plekanec) 0:27, Michalek Ott (Tripping Tom Gilbert) 8:51, Pacioretty Mtl (Holding Eric Gryba) 8:59, Borowiecki Ott (Delaying Game - Puck over Glass) 16:18 First Overtime 3. Montreal, Weise (2) (Emelin, Mitchell) 8:47 Penalties: Lazar Ott (Boarding Alexei Emelin) 6:13 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd OT T Montreal 9 19 12 9 49 Ottawa 12 6 9 7 34 Goaltending summary: Montreal: Price (33/34), Ottawa: Anderson (47/49) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Montreal: 0 of 6, Ottawa: 0 of 2 Att: 20,500

Islanders 2 Capitals 1 (OT) First Period No scoring Penalties: Glencross Wsh (Unsportsmanlike Conduct) 3:36, de Haan Nyi (Tripping) 8:07 Second Period 1. New York, Okposo (2) (Bailey, Visnovsky) 12:37 Penalties: Kennedy Nyi (Hooking) 2:12, Orpik Wsh (Interference) 4:35, Brouwer Wsh (Tripping) 12:51, Strait Nyi (High-sticking) 18:40 Third Period 2. Washington, Backstrom (2) (Ward, Green) 13:54 Overtime 3. New York, Tavares (1) (Leddy, Kulemin) 0:15 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd OT T Washington 5 8 12 0 25 New York 16 17 7 2 42 Goaltending summary: Washington: Holtby (40/42), New York: Halak (24/25) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Washington: 0 of 3, New York: 0 of 3 Att: 16,170

Western Hockey League Playoffs All series best-of- seven *=if necessary Yesterday’s result (Game 5) Portland 3, Everett 2 (Portland wins series 4-1)

Western Conference Final Best-of-five series Kelowna vs. Portland Schedule to be determined

Western Canada Cup Casman Centre, Fort McMurray, Alberta Teams BCHL, Penticton Vees Saskatchewan JHL: Melfort Mustangs Manitoba JHL: Portage Terriers Alberta JHL: (still playing) Hosts: Fort McMurray Oil Barons Opening Day, Saturday, April 25 Penticton vs. AJHL Portage vs. Fort McMurray

Keystone Cup 2015 Western Canadian Junior B Championship Cold Lake, Alberta Round Robin - final standings Team W L T Pts GF-A Campbell River 4 1 0 8 23-12 N Edmonton 3 1 1 7 20-16 Saskatoon 3 2 0 6 19-13 Thunder Bay 2 2 1 5 16-14 Cold Lake 1 3 1 3 15-14 Selkirk 0 4 1 1 6-30 Saturday’s results Campbell River 5, Thunder Bay 2 North Edmonton 7, Selkirk 1 Saskatoon 5, Cold Lake 0 Campbell River 6, Selkirk 1 Thunder Bay 5, N Edmonton 1 Yesterday’s results Bronze medal game Saskatoon 5, Thunder Bay 4 Gold medal Campbell River 6, North Edmonton 3

IIHF Ice Hockey U18

First Period 1. Chicago, Desjardins (1) (Oduya, Hossa) 14:48 2. Nashville, Ribeiro (1) (Smith) 15:19 Penalties: Timonen Chi (Holding) 0:53, Hossa Chi (Hooking) 17:54 Second Period 3. Chicago, Toews (2) (Keith, Hossa) 0:36 4. Nashville, Ekholm (1) (Smith, Ellis) 0:58 5. Chicago, Saad (1) 3:38 6. Chicago, Seabrook (1) (Shaw, Toews) 12:41 Penalties: Bickell Chi (Roughing) 6:40, Gaustad Nsh (Roughing) 6:40 Third Period No scoring Penalties: Gaustad Nsh (High-sticking) 6:36, Ribeiro Nsh (Holding) 19:17 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd T Nashville 11 17 9 37 Chicago 14 10 6 30 Goaltending summary: Nashville: Rinne (26/30), Chicago: Darling (35/37) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Nashville: 0 of 2, Chicago: 0 of 2 Att: 22,020

World Championship April 16-26, Zug and Lucerne, Switzerland Standings Group B GP W L Pts Canada 3 3 0 9 Finland 3 3 0 9 Czech Rep 3 1 2 3 Switzerland 2 0 2 0 Latvia 3 0 3 0 Group A GP W L Pts Russia 3 3 0 9 USA 3 2 1 6 Slovakia 3 1 2 3 Sweden 3 1 2 3 Germany 2 0 2 0

Montreal Canadiens forward Dale Weise celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators n Ottawa on Sunday. [THE CANADIAN PRESS]

Weise scores twice, Habs drop Senators BILL BEACON THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — Dale Weise has not lost the flare for the dramatics he first showed in last year’s NHL playoffs. The physical winger scored the tying goal late in regulation time and then potted the winner 8:47 into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a stranglehold on their first-round playoff series with a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators Sunday night. “Any time you score a winner like that it’s pretty special,” said Weise. “I got pretty excited about that first one, too, that was a big goal. I just felt like we were pressuring and pressuring and we needed a good bounce like that to put the puck in the net. And thank goodness it was me.” Montreal leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference playoff series 3-0 and can finish it off in Game 4 Wednesday night at the Canadian Tire Centre. Weise skated in on the left side and beat Craig Anderson with a shot inside the near post for the winning goal. The 20,500 fans screamed for a whistle on what appeared to be a hand pass by Brandon Prust on the play, but replays showed the puck went off the glass and not Prust. It wasn’t a playoff first for the Winnipeg product, who scored an overtime winner in the opening game of the first round last year against Tampa Bay. “I don’t know if you can call me (clutch) yet, I thought I had some good chances early in the series and just couldn’t put them in — a couple of 2-on-1’s and hit posts,” said Weise. “I don’t know what it is, just every game gets so intense, you’re so focused.” Weise had tied it with 5:47 left in regulation time for Montreal as he found an open side amid a wild scramble in front of Craig Anderson’s net. Clarke MacArthur scored in the first for Ottawa, which has struck first in all three games of the series.

GF-A 18-9 12-3 7-10 2-7 8-18 GF-A 13-3 17-7 5-15 12-10 1-13

Yesterday’s results Russia 4,. Slovakia 2 Finland 3, Latvia 1 United States 6, Sweden 4 Canada 3, Czech Republic 2 Saturday’s results Sweden 7, Germany 1 Canada 4, Switzerland 1 Today’s schedule Slovakia vs. Germany, 9:45 a.m. Latvia vs. Switzerland, 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 Germany vs. United States, 5:45 a.m. Finland vs. Canada, 6:45 a.m. Russia vs. Sweden, 9:45 a.m. Switzerland vs. Czech Rep, 10:45 a.m. Thursday, April 23 Quarterfinals (games at 5:45, 7, 9:45 and 11 a.m.) Relegation game, 3:15 a.m. Friday, April 24 Relegation game, 9 a.m. Saturday, April 25 Semifinals, 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday, April 26 Relegation game, 3 a.m. Bronze medal, 6 a.m. Gold medal 10 a.m.

American Hockey League Final standings y-Division champion x-Made playoffs Eastern Conference Atlantic W L OT SL GF GA Pts y-Manchester 50 17 6 3 241 176109 x-Providence 41 26 7 2 209 185 91 x-Worcester 41 29 4 2 224 198 88 x-Portland 39 28 7 2 203 190 87 St. John’s 32 33 9 2 183 235 75 Northeast W L OT SL GF GA Pts y-Hartford 43 24 5 4 221214 95 x-Syracuse 41 25 10 0 218219 92 Springfield 38 28 8 2 192209 86 Albany 37 28 5 6 199201 85 Bridgeport 28 40 7 1 213246 64 East W L OT SL GF GA Pts y-Hershey 46 22 5 3 218 181 100 x-WB/Scranton 45 24 3 4 212 163 97 Binghamton 76 3434 70.500242 1 Lehigh 33 35 7 1 194 237 74 Norfolk 27 39 6 4 168 219 64 Western Conference North W L OT SL GF GA Pts y-Utica 47 20 7 2 219 182103 x-Toronto 40 27 9 0 207 203 89 Hamilton 34 29 12 1 201 208 81 Adirondack 35 33 6 2 233 240 78 Rochester 29 41 5 1 209 251 64 Midwest W L OTSL GF GA Pts y-Gr’nd Rapids46 22 6 2 249 185 100 x-Rockford 46 23 5 2 222 180 99 x-Chicago 40 29 6 1 210 198 87 Lake Erie 35 29 8 4 211 240 82 Milwaukee 33 28 8 7 206 218 81 West W L OT SL GF GA Pts y-San Antonio 45 23 7 1 248222 98 x-Texas 40 22 13 1 242216 94 x-Okla City 41 27 5 3 224212 90 Charlotte 31 38 6 1 172231 69 Iowa 23 49 2 2 172245 50 Yesterday’s results Hartford 2, Bridgeport 1 Portland 5, Worcester 4 Providence 5, Manchester 1 Rochester 5, Adirondack 3 Toronto 5, Chicago 2 W-B/Scranton 5, Lehigh 1 Calder Cup playoffs All series best-of-five Wednesday, April 22 (Games 1) Providence at Hartford, 4 p.m. Utica at Chicago, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 23 (Games 1) Portland at Manchester, 4 p.m. San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. Friday, April 24 Hershey at Worcester, 4 p.m. Syracuse at W-B/Scranton, 4:05 p.m. Utica at Chicago, 4 p.m. Rockford at Texas, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Grand Rapids at Toronto, noon

This week’s events

PGA Tour

Eastern Conference Final Best-of-five series Friday, April 24 (Game 1) Calgary at Brandon, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 (Game 2) Calgary at Brandon, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 (Game 3) Brandon at Calgary, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 (Game 4*) Brandon at Calgary, 6 p.m.

Blackhawks 4 Predators 2

GOLF RBC Heritage, April 16-19 Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head, South Carolina. Par 71, 7101 yards. Purse: $5,900,000. Final Leaderboard Golfer Par R1R2 R3R4 1 Jim Furyk -z -18 71 64 68 63 2 Kevin Kisner -18 68 67 67 64 3 Troy Merritt -16 69 61 69 69 4 Brendon Todd -15 73 66 63 67 5 Matt Kuchar -14 68 66 68 68 6 Sean O’Hair -13 70 67 70 64 T7 Louis Oosthuizen -12 69 67 69 67 T7 Branden Grace -12 70 67 66 69 T9 Morgan Hoffmann -11 68 68 69 68 T9 Bo Van Pelt -11 69 68 67 69 T11 Blake Adams -10 72 65 71 66 T11 Justin Thomas -10 70 67 68 69 T11 Jordan Spieth -10 74 62 68 70 T11 Brice Garnett -10 72 66 65 71 T15 Bryce Molder -9 74 64 70 67 T15 Cameron Smith -9 68 73 67 67 T15 Luke Donald -9 73 66 66 70 T18 John Peterson -8 72 65 71 68 T18 Jerry Kelly -8 71 66 70 69 T18 Lucas Glover -8 70 67 70 69 T18 Matt Every -8 66 70 70 70 T18 Jason Kokrak -8 72 70 65 69 T18 Russell Knox -8 75 64 67 70 T18 Ian Poulter -8 69 70 67 70 T18 Brendon de Jonge -8 70 68 67 71 T26 Brandt Snedeker -7 77 64 67 T26 Carl Pettersson -7 72 69 69 T26 Pat Perez -7 69 71 67 70 T26 Graeme McDowell -7 66 69 70 T26 John Merrick -7 69 65 71 From Canada 74 Nick Taylor +4 72 69 77 70 z-Won playoff

LPGA Tour Lotte Championship, April 15-18 Ko Olina Golf Club, Kapolei, Hawaii. Par 72, 6,383 yards. Purse: $1,800,000. Final Leaderboard Golfer Par R1R2 R3R4 1 Sei-Young Kim -z -11 67 67 70 73 2 Inbee Park -11 67 70 69 71 3 I.K. Kim -9 65 69 71 74 T4 Chella Choi -7 70 68 71 72 T4 Hyo-Joo Kim -7 69 73 70 69 6 Sandra Gal -6 70 72 71 69 T7 Shanshan Feng -4 70 73 72 69 T7 Cristie Kerr -4 69 76 67 72 T7 Mika Miyazato -4 71 71 71 71 T7 Jenny Shin -4 68 70 70 76 T11 P’nanong Phatlum-3 71 69 74 71 T11 Michelle Wie -3 70 69 73 73 T13 Minjee Lee -2 72 72 71 71 T13 So Yeon Ryu -2 70 74 71 71 T13 Alison Walshe -2 74 73 67 72 T16 So Young Lee -1 71 69 73 74 T16 Belen Mozo -1 73 74 69 71 T18 Paula Creamer E 69 69 72 78 T18 Tiffany Joh E 70 74 72 72 T18 Brittany Lang E 73 70 73 72 T18 Xiyu Lin E 69 72 72 75 T18 Brittany Lincicome E 73 67 73 75 T18 Ai Miyazato E 70 69 71 78 T18 Morgan Pressel E 69 72 71 76 z-Won playoff From Canada T70 Alena Sharp +9 73 74 78

Champions Tour Greater Gwinnett Championship, April 17-19 (54 holes), TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Georgia. Par 72, 7,259 yards. Purse: $1,800,000. Final Leaderboard Golfer Par R1R2 R3 1 Olin Browne -12 68 64 2 Bernhard Langer -11 69 64 3 Rocco Mediate -9 68 67 T4 Jesper Parnevik -7 68 69 T4 Stephen Ames Calgary -7 70 67 T4 Mark O’Meara -7 68 69 T4 Tom Pernice Jr -7 69 68 T8 Rod Spittle -6 72 66 St. Catherines, Ont. T8 Tommy Armour III -6 67 71 T10 Joe Durant -5 69 70 T10 Bart Bryant -5 69 70 T10 Miguel A Jimenez -5 69 70 T10 Colin Montgomerie-5 71 68 T10 Esteban Toledo -5 69 70 T15 Tom Byrum -4 69 71 T15 Gary Hallberg -4 69 71 T15 Sandy Lyle -4 72 68 T15 Paul Goydos -4 71 69 T15 Doug Rohrbaugh -4 72 68 T20 Mike Goodes -3 70 71 T20 Ian Woosnam -3 68 73 T20 Kirk Triplett -3 70 71 T20 Willie Wood -3 72 69 T20 Jeff Coston -3 69 72 T25 Joey Sindelar -2 68 74 T25 Mark Brooks -2 70 72 T25 Larry Mize -2 72 70 Also from Canada T59 Jim Rutledge +3 77 70

Web.com Tour El Bosque Mexico Championship, April 16-19, El Bosque Golf Club, Leon. Par 72, 7,701 yards. Purse: $700,000. Final Leaderboard Golfer Par R1R2 R3R4 1 Wes Roach -17 67 71 65 68 T2 Patton Kizzire -13 67 70 71 67 T2 Kevin Tway -13 67 67 70 71 T4 Stephan Jaeger -12 68 71 68 69 T4 Smylie Kaufman -12 68 69 70 69 T6 Luke List -11 67 69 75 66 T6 Sung-hoon Kang -11 71 69 68 69 T8 Andrew Yun -10 70 74 69 65 T8 Charlie Wi -10 70 72 67 69 T8 Peter Malnati -10 65 68 75 70 T8 Jamie Lovemark -10 73 66 69 70 T12 Will Wilcox -9 69 71 73 66 T12 Yoshio Yamamoto -9 70 70 70 69 T12 Casey Wittenberg -9 65 68 76 70 T12 Timothy Madigan -9 71 70 68 70 T12 Craig Barlow -9 71 71 67 70 T12 Matt Fast -9 69 69 70 71 T18 D.H. Lee -8 71 71 71 67 T18 Jin Park -8 73 70 69 68 T18 Richy Werenski -8 72 70 69 69 T18 Darron Stiles -8 70 68 71 71 T18 Miguel A Carballo -8 73 67 66 74 From Canada T50 Brad Fritsch -1 71 70 73 73

European Tour Shenzhen International, April 16-19 Genzon Golf Club, Shenzhen, China. Par 72, 7,145 yards. Purse: $3,000,000. Final Leaderboard Golfer Par R1R2 R3R4 1 Kiradech Aphibarnrat -z -12 67 69 68 72 2 Hao-Tong Li -12 71 73 65 67 3 Tommy Fleetwood -11 70 69 69 69 T4 Julien Quesne -10 71 69 73 65 T4 Marco Crespi -10 69 70 72 67 T4 Wen-yi Huang -10 66 74 70 68 T4 David Howell -10 71 70 69 68 T4 Y.E. Yang -10 72 71 66 69 T4 Tom Lewis -10 72 71 66 69 T4 Peter Uihlein -10 67 68 71 72 T11 Wade Ormsby -9 73 73 67 66 T11 Richie Ramsay -9 72 73 66 68 T11 Anthony Wall -9 69 72 69 69 T11 Emiliano Grillo -9 71 67 70 71 T15 Alvaro Quiros -8 72 71 74 63 T15 Gregory Bourdy -8 72 72 70 66 T15 Lucas Bjerregaard -8 72 67 74 67 T15 Gregory Havret -8 70 68 73 69 T15 Ross Fisher -8 69 74 68 69 T15 Tyrrell Hatton -8 72 70 69 69 T15 Scott Hend -8 70 70 68 72 T22 Darren Fichardt -7 68 70 71 72 T22 Kristoffer Broberg -7 73 69 67 72 T22 Pablo Larrazabal -7 73 69 65 74 T25 Michael Hoey -6 74 71 68 69 T25 Jorge Campillo -6 72 71 69 70 T25 Marcus Fraser -6 72 71 68 71 T25 Alexander Levy -6 71 70 69 72 z-Won playoff

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PCT .583 .583 .500 .462 .462 PCT .833 .750 .417 .364 .364 PCT .500 .462 .417 .417 .385

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Strk W2 L2 W3 L3 L1 Strk W1 W1 W1 L1 L1 Strk W2 L1 L2 W2 L2

PCT .769 .667 .462 .308 .231 PCT .727 .545 .500 .417 .167 PCT .750 .615 .583 .538 .286

GB 1.5 4.0 6.0 7.0 GB 2.0 2.5 3.5 6.5 GB 1.5 2.0 2.5 6.0

Strk W8 W1 W1 L1 L4 Strk W5 L1 W3 L4 L5 Strk W7 W1 L3 W1 L1

Yesterday’s results Atlanta 5, Toronto 2 Detroit 9, Chicago Sox 1 NY Mets 7, Miami 6 NY Yankees 5, Tampa Bay 3 Baltimore 8, Boston 3 Pittsburgh 5, Milwaukee 2 Washington 4, Philadelphia 1 Minnesota 7, Cleveland 2 Houston 4, LA Angels 3 Kansas City 4, Oakland 2 San Diego 5, Chicago Cubs 2 Arizona 5, San Francisco 1 LA Dodgers 7, Colorado 0 Seattle 11, Texas 10 St. Louis 2, Cincinnati 1 Saturday’s results Philadelphia 5, Washington 3 Toronto 6, Atlanta 5 Chicago Sox 12, Detroit 3 Cleveland 4, Minnesota 2 St. Louis 5, Cincinnati 2 Chicago Cubs 7, San Diego 6 Baltimore 4, Boston 1 Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 2 Houston 4, LA Angels 0 NY Mets 5, Miami 4 NY Yankees 9, Tampa Bay 0 Oakland 5, Kansas City 0 San Fran 4, Arizona 1 LA Dodgers 6, Colorado 3 Seattle 3, Texas 1 Today’s schedule Baltimore at Boston, 8:05 a.m. Chen (0-0) vs. Masterson (1-0) Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m. Arrieta (1-1) vs. Burnett (0-1) N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 4:08 p.m. Sabathia (0-2) vs. Simon (2-0) Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 4:20 p.m. DeSclafani (1-0) vs. Peralta (0-1) Cleveland at Chi. White Sox, 5:10 p.m. Carrasco (1-1) vs. Quintana (1-0) Minnesota at Kansas City, 5:10 p.m. Gibson (1-1) vs. Volquez (1-1) San Diego at Colorado, 5:40 p.m. Despaigne (1-0) vs. De La Rosa (0-0) Oakland at LA Angels, 7:05 p.m. Graveman (1-1) vs. Shoemaker (2-0) Houston at Seattle, 7:10 p.m. Peacock (0-1) vs. Iwakuma (0-1)

Braves 5, Blue Jays 2 Atlanta

Toronto

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Atlanta 302 000 000 5 Toronto 000 002 000 2 2B: ATL Freeman, F (3, Norris, Da), Gomes, J (1, Norris, Da); TOR Martin, R (1, Miller, S). GIDP: TOR Encarnacion, Donaldson. S: ATL Maybin. Team Lob: ATL 5; TOR 6. DP: ATL 2 (Simmons, A-Johnson, C, Simmons, A-Peterson, J-Johnson, C); TOR 2 (Martin, R-Travis, Smoak). E: TOR Pompey (1, throw). PICKOFFS: TOR Martin, R (Gomes, J at 2nd base). Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO S Miller (W, 2-0) 6.0 5 2 2 3 6 A McKirahan 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 C Martin 1.1 0 0 0 1 2 J Grilli 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 Toronto IP H R ER BB SO D Norris (L, 1-1) 2.2 6 5 4 2 1 M Estrada 1.1 0 0 0 1 2 J Francis 3.1 2 0 0 2 3 R Osuna 1.2 0 0 0 0 0 HBP: Travis (by Miller, S). Time: 2:41. Att: 44,794.

Mariners 11, Rangers 10 Texas

Seattle

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Texas 007 003 000 10 Seattle 203 000 132 11 2B: TEX Corporan (2, Paxton), Andrus (2, Olson), Martin, L (2, Medina); SEA Cano (5, Tolleson). GIDP: SEA Weeks, R. HR: TEX Smolinski (1, 3rd inning off Paxton, 1 on, 2 out); SEA Jackson, A (1, 1st inning off Detwiler, 0 on, 0 out), Cruz, N 2 (8, 1st inning off Detwiler, 0 on, 2 out; 3rd inning off Detwiler, 2 on, 1 out). Team Lob: TEX 10; SEA 12. DP: TEX (Beltre, A-Odor-Moreland). E: SEA Seager (1, fielding), Bloomquist (1, throw). Texas IP H R ER BB SO R Detwiler 2.1 7 5 5 1 0 A Bass 3.2 4 0 0 0 3 S Tolleson 1.0 2 1 1 0 2 T Scheppers 0.1 0 3 3 3 1 K Kela 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 N Feliz (L, 0-1) 1.1 4 2 2 2 1 Seattle IP H R ER BB SO J Paxton 2.2 9 7 2 0 1 T Olson 2.2 2 3 3 2 3 C Smith 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 D Leone 2.0 0 0 0 1 1 Y Medina (W, 1-0) 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 HBP: Choo (by Olson). Time: 3:45. Att: 31,601.

Orioles 8, Red Sox 3 Baltimore

Boston

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Orioles 8, Red Sox 3 (Cont’d) Baltimore 210 023 000 8 Boston 300 000 000 3 SB: BAL Machado, M (2, 2nd base off Porcello/Leon, S). HR: BAL Jones, Ad (5, 1st inning off Porcello, 1 on, 1 out), Flaherty (2, 2nd inning off Porcello, 0 on, 2 out); BOS Ramirez, H (5, 1st inning off Gonzalez, M, 2 on, 1 out). 2B: BAL Davis, C (4, Porcello), Jones, Ad (3, Porcello), Flaherty (1, Breslow); BOS Sandoval (1, Gausman). GIDP: BAL Cabrera, E, Flaherty. Team Lob: BAL 9; BOS 7. DP: BOS 2 (Porcello-Leon, S-Napoli, Bogaerts-Holt, B-Napoli). E: BAL Cabrera, E (1, throw). Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO Gonzalez (W, 2-1) 5.0 5 3 3 4 5 R Hunter 2.0 0 0 0 0 1 K Gausman 2.0 1 0 0 0 1 Boston IP H R ER BB SO F Porcello (L, 1-2) 5.012 8 8 3 6 C Breslow 3.0 2 0 0 0 3 E Mujica 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 HBP: Joseph (by Porcello). Time: 3:14. Att: 37,761.

B.C. Premier League Team Abbotsford North Delta Langley Okanagan Vic Eagles North Shore Nanaimo Vic Mariners White Rock Parksville Whalley Coquitlam

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Saturday’s results North Delta 2, Whalley 0 Abbotsford 3, Parksville 0 Okanagan 2, White Rock 0 Langley 11, Victoria Eagles 2 Langley 2, Victoria Eagles 1 Vic Mariners 10, North Shore 0 North Delta 12, Whalley 7 Abbotsford 4, Parksville 3 North Shore 12, Vic Mariners 7 White Rock 4, Okanagan 3

Today’s schedule (Games 1) (2) Cleveland 113, (7) Boston 100 (1) Atlanta 99, (8) Brooklyn 92 (5) Memphis 100, (4) Portland 86 (6) San Antonio at (3) L.A. Clippers Monday, April 20 (Games 2) Milwaukee at Chicago, 5 p.m. New Orleans at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 (Games 2) Boston at Cleveland, 4 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 5 p.m. Dallas at Houston, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 (Games 2) Brooklyn at Atlanta, 4 p.m. Portland at Memphis, 5 p.m.

TENNIS ATP Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Surface: Clay Purse: €3,288,530 (€1=CDN$1.33) Final - Singles Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Tomas Berdych (6), Czech Republic, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. Doubles Bob Bryan, United States, and Mike Bryan (1), United States, def. Simone Bolelli, Italy, and Fabio Fognini, Italy, 7-6 (3), 6-1.

This week’s tournaments

ATP Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell Barcelona, Spain. Surface: Clay Purse: €1,993,230 (1 euro=CDN$1.33) BRD Nastase Tiriac Trophy Bucharest, Romania. Surface: Clay. Purse: €439,405.

WTA Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Stuttgart, Germany. Surface: Clay. Purse: $731,000

LACROSSE BC Junior A Lacrosse League Regular season Friday, April 24 Langley Thunder vs. Port Coquitlam Saints, noon Saturday, April 25 Burnaby Lakers vs. Delta Islanders, 7:30 p.m. Sunday April 26 Nanaimo Timbermen vs. Coquitlam Adanacs, 2 p.m. New Westminster Salmonbellies vs. Victoria Shamrocks, 5 p.m. Port Coquitlam Saints vs. Burnaby Lakers, 7 p.m.

National Lacrosse League GF 212 202 198 189 GF 220 179 179 160 154

Playoff schedule Note: 16 teams, all series best-of-seven Yesterday’s results (Games 1) (5) Washington 93, (4) Toronto 86 (OT) (1) Golden State 106, (8) New Orleans 99 (3) Chicago 103, (6) Milwaukee 91 (2) Houston 118, (7) Dallas 108

Copa Colsanitas Bogota, Colombia. Surface: Clay. Purse: $250,000 Final Teliana Pereira, Brazil, def. Yaroslava Shvedova (5), Kazakhstan, 7-6 (2), 6-1.

Tuesday, April 21 White Rock at Coquitlam, 7 p.m. Langley at Whalley, 7 p.m.

Pct .688 .529 .353 .313 Pct .765 .688 .533 .313 .286

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WTA

Yesterday’s results Langley 6, Coquitlam 3 Victoria Eagles 2, North Shore 1 Abbotsford 7, Nanaimo 5 Okanagan 4, White Rock 2 Parksville 4, Victoria Mariners 3 Victoria Eagles 7, North Shore 6 Okanagan 12, White Rock 4 Nanaimo 8, Abbotsford 6 Langley 10, Coquitlam 6 Victoria Mariners 11, Parksville 6

West W L GB y-Edmonton 11 5 x-Colorado 9 8 2.5 Calgary 6 11 5.5 Vancouver 5 11 6 East W L GB x-Toronto 13 4 x-Rochester 11 5 1.5 Buffalo 8 7 4 Minnesota 5 11 7.5 New England 4 10 7.5

BASKETBALL

GA 155 205 204 234 GA 178 154 180 198 185

Friday’s results Toronto 15, New England 12 Colorado 11, Rochester 10 Saturday’s results Calgary 10, Minnesota 6 Edmonton 13, Colorado 12 Rochester 13, Vancouver 9 Saturday, April 25 Vancouver at Buffalo, 4:30 p.m. New England at Rochester, 4:30 p.m. Edmonton at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26 Buffalo at New England, 3 p.m.

AUTO RACING NASCAR Food City 500 Yesterday at Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee. 500 laps, 266.5 miles Lap length: .533 miles Final results, with winnings (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, $212,961 2. (28) Jim. Johnson, Chev, $170,011 3. (23) Jeff Gordon, Chev, $160,861 4. (25) R Stenhouse Jr., Ford, $125,475 5. (18) Ryan Newman, Chev, $135,275 6. (21) Tony Stewart, Chev, $131,129 7. (14) Kyle Larson, Chev, $133,423 8. (15) Justin Allgaier, Chev, $126,723 9. (26) Danica Patrick, Chev, $107,365 10. (12) Austin Dillon, Chev, $136,351 11. (9) Paul Menard, Chev, $106,340 12. (37) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, $131,773 13. (30) Aric Almirola, Ford, $134,176 14. (10) J McMurray, Chev, $126,831 15. (7) Kurt Busch, Chev, $112,175 16. (13) Dale Jr., Chev, $112,300 17. (24) Brett Moffitt, Toyota124,864 18. (32) David Gilliland, Ford, $120,533 19. (39) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, $121,995 20. (40) Alex Bowman, Chev, $110,033 21. (22) DiBenedetto, Toyota, $103,708 22. (19) Mic McDowell, Ford, $91,875 23. (36) Michael Annett, Chev, $91,700 24. (3) Carl Edwards, Toyota, $91,825 25. (38) Chris Buescher, Ford, $91,325 Race Statistics Avg Speed of Winner: 74.997 mph Time of Race: 3 hours, 37:54 Margin of Victory: 0.287 seconds Caution Flags: 11 for 117 laps Lead Changes: 21 among 6 drivers

Formula One Grand Prix of Bahrain Sunday, April 19 International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, 5.411 kilometres 1. Lewis Hamilton, England, Mercedes, 1 hour, 35 minutes, 5.809 seconds, 57 laps. 2. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, Ferrari, 1:35:09.189, 57. 3. Nico Rosberg, Germany, Mercedes, 1:35:11.842, 57. 4. Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Williams, 1:35:48.766, 57. 5. Sebastian Vettel, Germany, Ferrari, 1:35:49.798, 57. 6. Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, Red Bull, 1:36:07.560, 57. 7. Romain Grosjean, France, Lotus, 1:36:30.572, 57. 8. Sergio Perez, Mexico, Force India, 1:35:07.373, 56. 9. Daniil Kvyat, Russia, Red Bull, 1:35:14.579, 56. 10. Felipe Massa, Brazil, Williams, 1:35:20.685, 56.

SOCCER MLS

Eastern League Club PTS GP NY Red Bulls 11 5 DC United 11 6 N. England 11 7 Columbus 8 6 Orlando 8 7 Chicago 6 5 NY City FC 6 7 Philadelphia 6 8 Toronto 3 5 Montreal 2 4 Western League Club PTS GP Vancouver 16 8 Dallas 13 7 Los Angeles 11 7 Seattle 10 6 San Jose 9 7 Houston 9 7 Salt Lake 9 6 Portland 9 7 Sporting KC 9 7 Colorado 6 6

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Yesterday’s results New England 2, Philadelphia 1 Portland 1, NY City FC 0 Saturday’s results Chicago at Montreal, postponed Houston 1, DC United 1 Orlando 0 Columbus 3 Seattle 3, Colorado 1 Vancouver 1, Salt Lake 0 Dallas 3, Toronto 2 Sporting KC 1, Los Angeles 2 Friday, April 24 NY City FC at Chicago, 5 p.m. Dallas at Colorado, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Philadelphia at Columbus, 4:30 p.m. Salt Lake at New England, 4:30 p.m. Sporting KC at Houston, 5:30 p.m. DC United at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m. Montreal at San Jose, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26 Toronto at Orlando, 4 p.m. Portland at Seattle, 6:30 p.m.

UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals Return leg (All games at 12:45 p.m.) Tuesday, April 21 Barcelona vs. Paris St. Germain (Barcelona leads, 3-1) Bayern Munich vs. FC Porto (FC Porto leads, 3-1) Wednesday, April 22 Monaco vs. Juventus (Juventus leads, 1-0) Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid (Game 1 tied, 0-0)

English FA Cup - Semifinals Yesterday’s result Reading 1, Arsenal 2 Yesterday’s result Aston Villa 2, Liverpool 1 FA Cup Final, May 30 Aston Villa vs. Arsenal

English Premier League Position/Club 1 Chelsea 2 Arsenal 3 Man United 4 Man City 5 Liverpool 6 Tot Hotspur 7 Southampton 8 Swansea 9 Stoke City 10 West Ham 11 Crystal Pal 12 Everton 13 West Brom 14 Newcastle 15 Aston Villa 16 Sunderland 17 Hull City 18 Leicester 19 Q.P. Rangers 20 Burnley

W D L GF GA Pts 23 7 2 65 26 76 20 6 6 63 32 66 19 8 6 59 31 65 19 7 7 67 34 64 17 6 9 47 36 57 17 6 10 53 47 57 17 5 11 45 24 56 13 8 12 38 42 47 13 7 13 38 41 46 11 10 12 42 42 43 11 9 13 42 45 42 10 11 12 41 43 41 9 9 15 32 464 36 9 8 16 34 540 35 8 8 17 24 451 32 5 14 13 25 483 29 6 10 16 29 456 28 7 7 18 34 517 28 7 5 21 38 591 26 5 11 17 26 515 26

Yesterday’s results Manchester City 2, West Ham 0 Newcastle 1, Spurs 3 Saturday’s results Crystal Palace 0, West Brom 2 Everton 1, Burnley 0 Leicester 2, Swansea 0 Stoke 2, Southampton 1 Chelsea 1, Manchester United 0 Saturday, April 25 Southampton vs. Spurs, 4:45 a.m. Burnley vs. Leicester, 7 a.m. Crystal Palace vs. Hull, 7 a.m. Newcastle vs. Swansea, 7 a.m. QPR vs. West Ham, 7 a.m.

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More than 16 officers from the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP descended on Drinkwater Elementary School on Lane Road after a threat was called in to the school. Although it turned out to be false, police and other community resources were expended while it was investigated. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER, CITIZEN]

RCMP swarm school in Duncan after threat Surveillance video following a robbery early Friday morning at the Townsite Road 7-Eleven in Nanaimo. KEVIN ROTHBAUER COWICHAN VALLEY CITIZEN

Nanaimo convenience store clerk assaulted NANAIMO DAILY NEWS

Nanaimo RCMP are on the hunt for a man they say beat a store clerk with a metal pipe during a convenience store robbery. Police responded to a 911 call received Friday at 3:24 a.m., that an armed robbery had happened at the Townsite Road 7-Eleven store. The suspect reportedly entered the store and immediately ordered the clerk to open the register and then lie on the floor. The man took an undisclosed amount of cash from the till and some cigarettes. Then, the suspect “viciously

“[The suspect] viciously struck the clerk across the head with a metal pipe.” Sgt. Sheryl Armstrong, Nanaimo RCMP

struck the clerk across the head with a metal pipe,” said Sgt. Sheryl Armstrong of the Nanaimo RCMP. The suspect then ran away. Despite immediate containment of the area and the use of

a police dog, the man was not located. The clerk was taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital where he was treated for his injuries, then released. Police seek a white man, approximately five foot 10, with a skinny to medium build. He wore black pants, white shoes and a red jacket and carried a black bag. The suspect’s age is not known. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-7542345, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

Police say there was no danger to staff or students after a threat was called in to Drinkwater Elementary School on Wednesday, but will continue trying to track down who made the false report. More than 16 officers from the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP converged on the Lane Road school just before 2 p.m., and bystanders reported they had guns drawn as they entered. Students were dismissed at 12:10 p.m., and were no longer in the school when the threat was reported. The playground was cleared by neighbours as soon as police arrived at the scene. Insp. Ray Carfantan, the detachment commander, was on the scene and said there was no truth to the threat, but would not call it a hoax. “A threat to the school was responded to, and members confirmed that there was no threat to the school,” he said. “This was a

really happy ending.” Carfantan was pleased with the way his detachment dealt with the event. “We responded with the appropriate number of people,” he said. “I’m impressed with the way my guys handled it.” Police cleared out of the school by 3 p.m. Carfantan added that support would be available for staff members who were in the school at the time of the threat. “These things are always traumatic for staff,” he said. The investigation is not over, however, as police are now trying to find out where the call to the school came from. If a suspect is identified, they could face charges. “It’s disturbing in that it takes an unbelievable amount of resources, and the effect it has on people at the time,” Cpl. Krista Hobday said. Such incidents cost many man hours, she noted, and there is a ripple effect, as fire and ambulance, and officers from neighbouring detachments, are on standby in case it is a real threat.

COMMUNITY

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LIVING WELL WELLNESS

Helping men heal sexual abuse KRISTI DOBSON ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES

ften overlooked and rarely openly talked about, men’s sexual abuse is slowly being brought into conversations. Recognized recently by several municipalities in the province as an issue that needs attention, two local residents are hoping to raise more awareness. “It is one of those sleeper issues, just below the surface,” said Ron Jorgenson. As a counsellor for various situations involving youth, children and families, Jorgenson said there is a definite gender imbalance when it comes to sexual abuse. “There is a greater awareness for sexual abuse on women and children on the federal and provincial levels, especially with all the attention on the Highway of Tears,” he said. Although sexual abuse occurs in one in six males before the age of 18, there are less services available for men. “For males there is more shame involved,” he said. “Some women who come forward find themselves unsupported to a certain extent, but the lack of support is even more so for men. “That makes it even more difficult for men to come forward.” As a result, resources and help are difficult to find in small communities like Port Alberni. Jorgenson said recently the government in the U.K. allocated $400,000 over two years to provide services to support survivors of sexual abuse but

none of it will go towards counselling. Rather it will be used for some online help and assistance with legal cases. “(Court cases) can be lengthy so that risks men coming forward, too,” Jorgenson said. The more they do, though, the better chance support can be provided and the risks of further issues minimized. Although he does not specialize in services for sexual abuse among men, Jorgenson said he is amazed at the number of times a male client will bring forward his childhood abuse because the trauma surfaces when talking about other issues. Jorgenson said often childhood abuse is suppressed and interferes later in life with relationships with peers and marriage. Past memories can also be triggered when a victim has his own children who reach the age he was abused, Jorgenson said. “When he does come out, some families are in denial,” he added. “The parents are in disbelief.” He said that if a father was also a victim of sexual abuse, it can strain the relationship with his son. “The child doesn’t receive the nurturing he would normally receive,” Jorgenson said. That leads to situations similar to the high-profile case of Theo Fleury. It was only after the retired hockey star publicly confirmed that he was sexually abused by a hockey coach that he was able to understand the reason behind his behaviours and begin his healing journey.

Penn Thrasher and Ron Jorgenson hope to raise awareness and availability of support for men who have have suffered from sexual abuse. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

Like Fleury, many victims end up abusing drugs and alcohol and develop unhealthy relationships. Some, too, have suicidal thoughts, depression and anger. Young boys often demonstrate characteristics of attention deficit disorder and can start to question their own sexuality. “Issues of violence can stem from abuse not being taken care of and connected to deeper rage from an earlier time,” Jorgenson said. “It is a type of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder attached to the abuse.” To help raise awareness and increase the opportunities for help and support, Fleury will be coming to Port Alberni as

part of his “Conversations with a Rattlesnake” book tour. The title comes from his experience in the desert holding a gun in his mouth as it rattled like a snake. He will talk about his own past and road to recovery. Resources will be available. “We will have a directory to take home so men will not leave unhelped,” Jorgenson said. Penn Thrasher is also an organizer of the event and says it is open to everyone. “It is for survivors, parents and friends,” Thrasher said. “Everyone is affected and this is a good way to start a conversation in the community. It will be a powerful and uplifting experience and will bring hope

to survivors.” The fundraising event featuring Fleury and Kim Barthel takes place on May 8 and 9 at the Alberni Athletic Hall. Tickets are available at Alien Sports, Echo Centre, The Bulldogs office and ACAWS. The two also encourage the public to make and wear a turquoise ribbon in honour and support of men’s sexual abuse awareness month for April. kristi.dobson@avtimes.net » We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to letters@avtimes.net. Letters must include daytime phone number and hometown for verification.

ENVIRONMENT

Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day by being green KRISTI DOBSON ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES

Help celebrate Earth Day on April 22. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the annual day of action. Earth Day began in the 1970s in the United States when rallies for environmental protection were taking place. Since then, environmentalism has moved from the fringe to a mainstream issue and people are taking matters into their own hands. By doing simple things everyday, the protection of our air, land and water at home can have a significant impact globally. Submit your favourite pics for our Alberni Album Feature www.news@avtimes.net

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Global climate change has been called one of our most significant public health issues of our time by Gina McCarthy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator, but because of the early grassroots movement of Earth Day, daily actions can be done to protect the future. 1. Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint by taking the quiz at http://www.earthday.org/ takeaction/ecofootprint.html 2. Do one or all of the following this week to gain an appreciation for nature: walk a dog in the park, go kayaking, weed the garden,

7. Adjust your TV’s settings. Turn on your digital TV’s Auto Brightness Control, which causes the TV to automatically adjust the screen’s brightness to the room’s light levels. A Quick Start feature enables the TV to power up faster, but wastes energy, so turn this feature off. 8. Wash clothes by hand or in cold water and hang to dry. 9. Go down to Canal Beach on Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to help the Port Alberni Girl Guides plant trees. 10. Think micro. Grab a garbage bag, plastic gloves and pick up litter in your neighbourhood.

FINANCE

Pension income splitting can work for you

Alysia Miller was at Echo Centre on Saturday for the How-To in 45 Fest, demonstrating proper techniques for practicing yoga. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

play on the beach or take a photo of a flower in bloom. 3. Turn off the furnace when cold weather ends. They use electricity, about eight to 12 watts, even when they are not operating. 4. Upgrade the aerators on your kitchen and bathroom sinks. New water efficient aerators can cut water use by up to 40 per cent. 5. If you have an Xbox One, turn off the Instant-on setting. When on, it continually uses 12.5 watts even when turned off. 6. Use LED light bulbs. They use only 10 watts and produce the same amount of light as 60-watt bulbs. They also last longer.

hen you and your partner do the splits, you can save on taxes! The federal government allows individuals to save on income tax by letting married or commonlaw couples shift up to 50% of eligible pension income from one spouse to another. In splitting eligible pension income from the higher to lower income partner the aggregate, or combined, tax bite should be effectively reduced. (The shift of income is simply reported as such for tax purposes – there is no actual payment to your partner.) To qualify for this pension income splitting, you and your partner must be Canadian residents either married or living in a common-law relationship and must file an annual joint election (Form T1032). Regardless of your age, eligible pension income can include benefits such as:

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Liz Gaudet The Happy Life Project Lifetime pension, bridging payments, or annuity payments from a registered pension plan or foreign pension plan. • Income received as a result of the death of a spouse or commonlaw partner. At age 65, income from these sources also becomes eligible for pension income splitting: • Payments from your investments held within a matured RRSP, RRIF, LIF and DPSP • The interest component of the annuity payments under a contract purchased with non-registered funds. You can qualify for pension

income splitting even if you are receiving a periodic pension benefit and have started a second career. But your income may change year-to-year, so you should frequently re-evaluate to determine if you still qualify for pension income-splitting and the percentage of income that should be transferred to the lower income earner in order to maximize tax savings. Pension income splitting can be a good tax-reduction strategy for most retirees. To be sure it’s right for you, check out the tax implications of income splitting -- and check out other tax-saving and income-enhancing strategies by talking to your tax professional and professional advisor. » Liz Gaudet is a consultant with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. in Port Alberni. She can be reached at 250-723-1148.

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