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Schools prepare for new system KRISTI DOBSON ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
Some students in the district will not only be entering a new school year on Tuesday, but a newly configured system for the Alberni Valley. Following the closure of Gill and Eighth Avenue Elementary schools this year, students, parents, teachers and administrators have all been anticipating the changes. The most significant change is to both E.J. Dunn and A.W. Neill Middle schools. They have been transformed from Grades 5 to 7 into Kindergarden to Grade 7. Before the classrooms are even filled with students on Tuesday, they had to be prepared for an onslaught of additional students. “The operations department did a phenomenal job with moving equipment from school to school, cleaning and setting it all up,” said school district superintendent Greg Smyth. “We are not 100 per cent, but close, for school to open on Tuesday.” He said the younger students from Gill and Eighth Avenue Elementary schools were prepared ahead of time for the new schools. “A lot of work was done in the spring to prepare students for the transition,” Smyth said. “They were going to the school playgrounds and touring around to make it easier. A lot of the students will be seeing familiar staff.” Smyth said that despite the schools merging, class sizes will remain under class size limits, depending on grade level. “The only uncertainty we have now is what the actual enrollment will be,” Smyth said. “By the first week we will be able to confirm numbers.” School trustee John Bennie is optimistic for the year ahead. “Over the summer the crews have been working under the auspices of director of operations, Greg Roe,” Bennie said. “It has all been going well, as far as I understand, and we are looking forward to a successful year ahead.”
Rod Gledhill stands atop the Two Spot, a steam locomotive originally built in 1912 that has undergone a cosmetic restoration this year. This type of utility vehicle was once commonly used in the Valley for log hauling, but now just one remains. [DAVID HOOPER FOR THE TIMES]
1912 engine fixed up for display
Rare relic an example of commonly used log-hauling locomotives ERIC PLUMMER ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
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fter sitting untouched of several years, a steam-powered relic from Alberni’s early days is being cosmetically restored more than a century since it first arrived in the Valley. The locomotive known locally as the “Two Spot” first arrived in the area in 1912 after the Shay engine was built in Limo, Ohio. At the time dozens of the heavy-duty machines trudged along temporary tracks laid in the Valley’s dense forest, moving logs for mainline trains like Port Alberni’s currently active No. 7 locomotive to collect wood for the sawmills. Now only one Shay remains in the Valley, a 38-tonne piece of machinery that has recently come under the care of a group of young engine enthusiasts, led by 25-year-old steam locomotive engineer Rob Gledhill. As a project for the Industrial Heritage Society, over the last eight months the group has stripped off decades of oil from the steel machine,
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“Each piston and cylinder probably weighs a couple thousand pounds.” Rod Gledhill, steam locomotive engineer
welded dents and chips, replaced some damaged parts, replaced a rotten eight-foot piece of timber from the rear and repainted the locomotive’s exterior. “Each piston and cylinder probably weighs a couple thousand pounds,” said Gledhill. “It’s meant for steep grades and tight corners on temporary tracks going up switchbacks up the side of the mountain.” “Because the Shays are geared locomotives they have quite a bit of power but they’re not very fast, so they’re not very good on mainlines,” added the Alberni Valley Museum’s manager Jamie Morton. “They used them a lot to locally free up the bigger engines.” The Two Spot hauled loads in
the Valley under several owners until 1953, when the Alberni Pacific Logging Railway ceased moving logs. A former owner planned to scrap the locomotive, but interest to keep the machine in the Valley led to a donation to the city. “They were looking to junk it at that point, but there were enough old guys around that had worked on the thing that they lobbied H.R. MacMillan himself,” Morton said. “He presented it to the City of Port Alberni in 1954.” For years the Two Spot sat as a reminder of the Valley’s steam-powered roots, displayed at the bottom of Redford Street, then by the Echo Centre at 10th Avenue. An effort by the Industrial Heritage Society to get the locomotive running again began in 1979, and by 1984 it was making short trips along the waterfront from the roundhouse to Redford Street. This continued until 1994, when the Two Spot’s failed a provincial steam engine safety inspection. X-rays found the boiler shell to be thin. The component had worn
over decades of inactivity. “It had been sitting idle for that time, just under the trees and with the pulp mill acids and things raining down on it, apparently the boiler shell itself was just past the point of doing anything,” Morton said. For the time being the Two Spot’s restoration will be for appearance only, as replacing it with an operational boiler is estimated to cost over $100,000. Gledhill gained an appreciation for old locomotives as a child playing on the city’s No. 7 engine when it used to be on display in Ladysmith. His goal in improving the Shay’s appearance is to spark more interest in the Alberni Valley’s logging heritage. “Give the new generation of people an idea of the hardship everybody had to deal with, the raw ruggedness of the west coast bush,” Gledhill said. “I hope it inspires people to see it, to maybe band together to raise some more money to put a new boiler on.”
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Pool reopens after a month of maintenance
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RECREATION
Alberni artists decorate Echo pool Collection of 14 wall murals depicts West Coast scenery, adds colour to aging recreational facility MARTIN WISSMATH ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
Swimmers at Echo Centre can enjoy a new mural display featuring local artists after the pool’s grand opening next week. The south wall of the 48-year-old swimming pool has been decorated with 14 large aluminum-panelled paintings depicting scenes with an Alberni–West Coast theme. The pool has been closed for two months for annual upkeep and maintenance requirements. Karen Freethy, recreation programmer with the City of Port Alberni’s Parks, Recreation and Heritage, came up with the idea to decorate the wall with local talent. Freethy approached the Rollin Art Centre and a selection process was started that chose interested applicants based on a sketch of what their planned painting would look like, Freethy said. “It was a collaboration of a lot of people and parks and rec,” Freethy said. Artists were given eight months to complete their projects. The finished work on display shows familiar Alberni Valley scenes
COURT BRIEFS Alberni Valley Times Sept. 2 Isiah S.L. John pleaded guilty on two counts of breaching probation orders and was given a conditional sentence for six months, with curfew and community service. After an assault conviction in March, John was ordered to abstain from alcohol and avoid contact with the victim while intoxicated. On Aug. 28 RCMP were called to a disturbance in Ahousaht. They found John drunk, with a two-inch laceration on his forehead, described Crown prosecutor Adam Flanders. John, 21, already has a criminal record with 40 convictions and 26 breaches, said Flanders. Lydia E. Williams appeared via closed-circuit television in Port Alberni provincial court. Williams is guilty of robbery and assault. Judge Brian Klaver adjourned her case until Sept. 16 for sentencing. Shawn N. Monds faces the possibility of 16 months in prison on charges of breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence. His sentencing is set for Sept. 16.
including the Mars water bomber, Mount Arrowsmith, and the Hole in the Wall as well as orcas on the West Coast. “It’s been wonderful to merge the artistic community and the recreation community,” Freethy said. With donated paint, low-cost materials and volunteer work, the entire display cost less than $1,500, said Echo facilities supervisor Laurie L’Heureux. The pool opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9 with a private reception for artists, followed by a grand opening at 5 p.m. for the public and a free swim from 6:30 to 8 p.m. In addition to the mural display a new garden area has been updated for the pool and a small children’s slide installed. L’Heureux said the aging structure costs about $100,000 for its annual maintenance needs. Martin.Wissmath@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.
Karen Freethy, city recreation programmer, and Laurie L’Heureux, facilities supervisor, at the Echo Centre pool where a wall of murals painted by Alberni artists will be permanently on display. The pool’s grand opening for the season is on Wednesday at 5 p.m. followed by a free swim. [MARTIN WISSMATH, TIMES]
HEALTH
Care facility in Tofino unlikely “There are many other ways to provide support for services that allow folks to live at home for longer.”
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The Westcoast Native Health Care Society wants to develop a 10-bed residential care facility in Tofino but is struggling to convince Island Health to fund the venture. The society currently runs Rainbow Gardens, a residential care facility in Port Alberni, with funding from Island Health. “The Westcoast Native Health Care Society run a wonderful facility in Port Alberni, they’re a great operator,” Island Health spokesperson Suzanne Germain told the Westerly. She said Island Health must focus its limited budget on areas of greatest need. “The area of greatest need is, right now, the NanaimoQualicum area,” said Germain. She acknowledged Tofino is isolated and travelling to health services in Port Alberni or Nanaimo is not always feasible. “Our goal, not only because it’s better but it
Suzanne Germain, Island Health spokeswoman
The Westcoast Native Health Care Society currently runs Rainbow Gardens in Port Alberni.
certainly is less expensive, is to keep folks living in their homes for as long as possible,” Germain said. “There are many other ways to provide support for services that allow folks to live at home for longer.” She added individual care plans should be structured to allow patients to return home as soon as possible. Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne told the Westerly
Building a Better Community Through Sport THE PORT ALBERNI FUNTASTIC SPORTS SOCIETY WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE SPONSORS, AND OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS FOR MAKING THIS YEARS OKEE DOKEE SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT, AND FUNTASTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL ANOTHER BIG SUCCESS. 70 teams were here for the 27th Annual Tournament this year making it the largest slo-pitch tournament on Vancouver Island three years running. A huge thank you goes out to Tyler & Kellie Steel from Tyler’s No Frills, Peter & Annette from the Best Western Barclay, Jal Designs, Ladybird Web Design, Tina from Handy Andy/Slammers Gym, The AV Times, The Peak, The City of Port Alberni, Lee & Rick from Nexcar/U Haul, ADSS Wrestling Team, Cindy Donovan, and of course our own Jason Samson. We are now accepting applications from charities/sports groups looking to apply for funds raised at this years event. Please email us at funtasticalberni@ hotmail.ca for information. Closing date for applications is Sep 13th/2015.
she was disappointed but not surprised by Island Health’s reluctance to fund a facility for Tofitian seniors. “I wasn’t surprised because to my knowledge, Island Health has been sending a consistent message over the last years: they have limited resources themselves and cannot justify a small standalone facility,” she said. Osborne noted locals face several hurdles along the path to retirement in Tofino. “Unfortunately, in small rural communities like ours, we simply don’t have access to all of the services that Island Health offers in larger centres,” Osborne said. She said the district is pushing for improvements so that seniors can stay in their community. “One only has to look to
our First Nations neighbours to understand what a critical role elders play in community development, raising children, and providing wisdom. It should be same in Tofino and Ucluelet,” she said. Osborne questioned whether Island Health’s idea of in-home care is adequate. “I think successful home care would require a significant addition to the home care program currently offered by Island Health,” Osborne said. “Some of us feel like we’re on a hamster wheel with Island Health as they rename, rebrand, reorganize.” Osborne noted that while district officials jump through the lobbying hoops, aging locals are leaving the community and younger locals are worrying about whether they’ll be able to retire in Tofino. She encourages anyone with any opinions on the subject to bring their ideas forward.
Schools updated for K–7 SCHOOLS, From Page 1
“We did extensive renovations at Dunn and Neill to turn the middle schools into more primary-friendly spaces,” Roe said. Playgrounds were added and classrooms reconfigured to include cubbie holes, he said. Fully functional access for handicapped students was implemented at both Alberni and E.J. Dunn Elementary schools and A.W. Neill’s parent pick-up and drop-off lot was enhanced for safety. To prepare students, Bennie said each school has been doing everything it has in the past. “We rely on parents to get their children ready with school supplies and get them excited for the process of learning,” he said. Over the course of the year, the former Eighth Avenue School will be consolidated into the Eighth Avenue Learning Centre with the district alternative programs, including VAST, Choices DL, Adult Learning and Options Focus. Gill Elementary will initially be used for storage of excess equipment and furniture until a decision to sell or lease is made. School begins Tuesday, Sept. 8 for all students in School District 70.
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The wall between Canada and the U.S.
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cott Walker, the governor of Wisconsin and a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, says the idea of building a security wall between Canada and the United States is “a legitimate issue.” He might be right, but only if such a wall could be built fast enough to keep the Toronto Blue Jays from dominating America’s game. Talk about an attack on the national psyche. Mr. Walker’s comment was ridiculous, but to be fair, he only made it after being prompted repeatedly by a journalist in connection with a proposal by Republican front-runner Donald Trump to build a wall along the Mexican border to halt illegal migrants. Other American politicians and journalists have occasionally raised the issue of locking up
their northern border. In some cases, the reference is merely rhetorical or provocative, a way to stir up a controversy. Some Americans with sympathies for the plight of Mexican migrants have used the Canadian bogeyman to suggest a racist motivation for tightening security at the Mexican border while the Great White North is ignored. Unfortunately, many Americans are also still suffering from the mistaken impression the 9/11 terrorists arrived in the United States via Canada. It’s one of those myths that just won’t die, no matter how many times it is debunked and discredited. Former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich, one-time Republican presidential nominee John McCain and Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton are among the high-pro-
file Americans who embraced the lie the terrorists came from Canada and that their northern neighbour was lax about security. Anyone who has crossed into the U.S. by car, airplane or canoe knows American security protocols are already very stringent. New technology, such as retina and fingerprint scans, is likely to tighten it further. In fact, if there is a need for a heightened wall of security, it’s probably on the Canadian side, not the American. If you wonder why gun crime has risen dramatically in Canada in the last decade, for example, ask the Americans. The United States, according to the RCMP, “is the primary source for smuggled firearms or firearms parts entering Canada.” The Ontario Provincial Police say at least 60 per cent of the
guns used in crimes in that province came from south of the border. It’s a real security threat that has caused the deaths of hundreds of Canadians, but no one here is talking about building a wall. Unlike their American counterparts, Canadian border officers lack the ability to screen foreign travellers for criminal records. Anyone suspected of having a record has to be referred for secondary inspection, a time-consuming and sporadic process. Canada, then, could do a better job of screening its American cousins. In another era, Mr. Walker’s comments would be laughed off and dismissed. Today, however, even patently absurd remarks about the imaginary Canadian threat have to be taken seriously on this side of the border, lest
another lie sinks into the American consciousness. Most people understand America changed dramatically after 9/11, dragging the whole world with it into a new mania about security. It’s one of the reasons thoughtful Americans and Canadians are talking about continental security, as opposed to building walls. Canada has to respect American sensitivities, but that doesn’t mean crackpots should get off scot-free, particularly when it could threaten the world’s largest bilateral trade relationship, worth about $600 billion a year. Are the Canadians coming? Absolutely, but it’s an invasion that should be welcomed and encouraged, for everyone’s benefit. -CANADIAN PRESS (WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)
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Alberni port blocked by bureaucracy I
f a man is alone in the forest, and he says something, and there are no women around to hear him, is he still wrong ? Nothing like a catchy, sexist phrase to grab your attention. So is he, wrong I mean? The Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) has a viable and economically attractive solution to a regional, national and international issue, and no one is listening. So are they still wrong? Why don’t the big city types in Ottawa, and Vancouver ( i.e.the Lower Mainland) listen to what Port Alberni has to offer in terms of a transhipping container port on the West Coast of Vancouver Island? There is another phrase, another catchy phrase, which comes to mind, “You can’t see the forest for the trees.” This phrase is particularly apt when it comes to the blind eyes which are being turned to the most forward thinking and economically inspiring transportation initiative on the west coast of Canada. That would be PATH, known in its long form as the Port Alberni Transhipment Hub. PATH follows the more modern concept
John Douglas Local Voice of ports, such as in Rotterdam, a port where goods are both sorted, then shipped by smaller vessels and on smaller marine highways (similar to the Fraser River) directly to the warehouses that they are destined for. PATH is such a no brainer that many of the mayors within the Lower Mainland have already recognized it, and voted as such, as their way out from pollution and congestion. That is exactly what PATH will do, acting as a much needed relief valve to the conflagration that Port Metro, Delta Port, Van Term and all of their neighbouring citizens are choking on and often cursing at. PATH will introduce relief on those clogged arterial roads; it will introduce a breath of fresh air into the increasingly air-polluted Fraser Valley funnel; it will introduce efficiency in that already sorted containers will be
barged directly up to facilities on the Fraser River, embracing the international philosophy of short sea shipping, using the river – the marine highway – instead of the roads. PATH will embrace climate change by reducing fuel use of the large freighters, which will also save four days of travel by unloading off the West Coast of Vancouver Island, through a harbour entrance at the southern end of Barkley Sound which is just begging to be utilized, and which with modern technology is extremely safe to navigate. We are not talking oil or fuel tankers, we are talking of containers filled with all the products many of us buy at our Home Depots, our Walmarts, our Home Hardwares, our Canadian Tires, our Costcos. PATH will also service the growing economic development of Vancouver Island, which as it reaches a new dynamic population size during the coming decades, will demand, and support, the shipping of products directly to its centre (which Port Alberni is, being the “Heart of Vancouver Island”). This will improve
on the current boomerang trick and wasteful habit of shipping from Vancouver, to Vancouver Island, and back to Vancouver again. So why are they not listening? Is it the cost of construction? Or is it the cost of competition? If you had the only grocery store in town, would you welcome another? If you had two liquor stores ( Prince Rupert, Vancouver) would you welcome a third? There is the rub. Relieving the congestion of the Lower Mainland is great, enhancing the environmental health is laudable, making our international shipping trade more stable and sustainable is an admirable goal...but it will also decrease the volume, and the resulting financial profits to those cash hungry ports already in existence. These are the ports that (as one Lower Mainland mayor privately described to me while looking carefully over his shoulder) have an almost rapacious appetite for their own growth, and for their own internal bureaucracies. So we are rather like that aforementioned man in the forest.
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Bulldogs acquire two new players Alberni Valley forward brings experience from Ontario; pre-season ends this weekend in Victoria ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced a new acquisition this week. On Monday the Bulldogs acquired the playing rights to 1996-born forward Quinn Syrydiuk from the Trail Smoke Eaters for future considerations. Syrydiuk enters his third full season of Junior A having spent the previous two with the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. The six-foot, 170 pound Toronto native comes to the Bulldogs with two straight OJHL championships under his belt and has
“We feel that his championship experience and leadership will be a great addition to our locker room.� Kevin Willison, Bulldogs head coach
appeared in the RBC Cup 2014 in Vernon. “We are looking forward to working with Quinn,� said Bulldogs head coach and general manager Kevin Willison. “We feel that his championship
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born forward Cayden Kraus, a five-foot-10, 160-pound forward who played the previous two seasons with Pursuit of Excellence in the Canadian Sports School Hockey League. Kraus has impressed the Bulldogs coaching staff with his speed, skill, and competitive level, according to the club. “We feel that Cayden is ready to play at this level and look forward to developing him as a student-athlete and young man for the next few seasons,� Willison said. The Bulldogs are 2–1 in pre-season after an overtime loss against Cowichan Valley at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan
on Wednesday. Alberni and Cowichan went 5–5 into overtime, but the Capitals found a way through goalie Carson Schamerhorn for the 6–5 win. The Bulldogs play their final home exhibition game at Weyerhaeuser Arena against the Victoria Grizzlies on Friday at 7 p.m. followed by an away game in Victoria on Saturday. The regular season begins Sept. 12  We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to letters@avtimes.net. Letters must include daytime phone number and hometown.
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Whitecaps break for playoff push JOSHUA CLIPPERTON THE CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER — Tim Parker picked his NFL fantasy football team. Jordan Harvey spent time working on a baby nursery. After a jam-packed August that included eight games in 29 days, the Vancouver Whitecaps were in the unfamiliar position of having some down time this week. No one was complaining. “We didn’t know what to do with ourselves,� said Parker, a 22-yearold rookie defender. “We did a fantasy football draft ... I’m planning on winning that league.� But where Parker and his teammates are really focused is building on a strong spring and summer in Major League Soccer that has seen the Whitecaps climb to second in the overall standings behind the Los Angeles Galaxy. Vancouver finished last month
Victoria Royals head coach Dave Lowry runs over drills before an attentive audience during the Royals training camp for the 2015-16 season. [DON DENTON, VICTORIA NEWS]
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4-2-2 in all competitions, including a victory over the Montreal Impact for its first Amway Canadian Championship. September will see the Whitecaps play just five times, with a 10-day break between their last game, a 2-0 loss at the Houston Dynamo on Aug. 29, before they host the Colorado Rapids next Wednesday. “It’s nice to get these opportunities throughout a season. You come back in, everybody’s energized, really ready to get back at it,� said Harvey, a 31-year-old defender who spent some of his time off building baby furniture with he and his wife’s first child
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Victoria Royals fans got their first taste of game action and a look at their home team for the 2015-16 Western Hockey League season when the puck dropped Monday night for the 2015 intrasquad game. The annual team game signals the end of training camp, which began last week with draft and rookie camp. Royals head coach Dave Lowry kicked off their main training camp Monday morning with a team practice. In related Royals’ news, the team announced they have signed Eric Florchuk, their first round pick from the 2015 WHL bantam draft. The Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta native was selected 13th overall in the draft. “Eric is an offensively gifted player and a great skater,� said general manager Cameron Hope. “We are excited about his future with our club, and happy to welcome Eric and his family to the organization.� Pre-season games start on Friday in Everett against the Silvertips. The first home pre-season game will be Sunday, Sept. 13 against the Vancouver Giants. Game time is 2 p.m.
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TENNIS
MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W 76 74 66 64 61
L 57 58 67 69 72
Pct .571 .561 .496 .481 .459
GB — 11/2 10 12 15
WCGB — — 41/2 61/2 91/2
L10 8-2 6-4 4-6 2-8 5-5
Str W-2 W-2 L-1 W-1 L-2
Home 45-24 37-26 32-33 40-28 34-34
Away 31-33 37-32 34-34 24-41 27-38
W 82 69 64 62 61
L 51 64 68 70 72
Pct .617 .519 .485 .470 .459
GB — 13 171/2 191/2 21
WCGB — 11/2 6 8 91/2
L10 7-3 7-3 7-3 4-6 2-8
Str W-2 L-1 L-2 W-1 L-2
Home 47-22 42-26 29-34 33-32 30-35
Away 35-29 27-38 35-34 29-38 31-37
W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Houston 73 61 .545 — — 5-5 L-2 46-23 Texas 70 62 .530 2 — 7-3 W-2 32-32 31/2 4-6 W-2 39-27 L.A. Angels 67 66 .504 51/2 Seattle 63 71 .470 10 8 6-4 W-2 29-36 Oakland 58 76 .433 15 13 5-5 L-2 31-38 Note: d-clinched division title; x-clinched playoff berth; w-clinched wild card
Away 27-38 38-30 28-39 34-35 27-38
Toronto N.Y. Yankees Tampa Bay Baltimore Boston
CENTRAL DIVISION Kansas City Minnesota Cleveland Chi. White Sox Detroit
WEST DIVISION
Saturday Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Philadelphia at Boston, 4:05 p.m. Cleveland at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Minnesota at Houston, 7:10 p.m. Chi. White Sox at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Texas at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 9:05 p.m. Sunday Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Cleveland at Detroit, 1:08 p.m. Philadelphia at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Minnesota at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Chi. White Sox at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Texas at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Monday Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Detroit, 1:08 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Cleveland at Chi. White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Houston at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Texas at Seattle, 6:40 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.
Thursday Chi. White Sox 6 Minnesota 4 Kansas City 15 Detroit 7 Wednesday L.A. Angels 9 Oakland 4 N.Y. Yankees 13 Boston 8 Baltimore 7 Tampa Bay 6 (11) Toronto 5 Cleveland 1 Kansas City 12 Detroit 1 Minnesota 3 Chi. White Sox 0 Seattle 8 Houston 3 Friday Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 6-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Severino 2-2), 7:05 p.m. Baltimore (Jimenez 9-9) at Toronto (Hutchison 13-2), 7:07 p.m. Cleveland (Kluber 8-13) at Detroit (Lobstein 3-5), 7:08 p.m. Philadelphia (Morgan 5-4) at Boston (Kelly 8-6), 7:10 p.m. Minnesota (Pelfrey 6-8) at Houston (McHugh 14-7), 8:10 p.m. Chi. White Sox (Danks 6-12) at Kansas City (Medlen 3-0), 8:10 p.m. Texas (Perez 2-3) at L.A. Angels (Richards 12-10), 10:05 p.m. Seattle (Olmos 1-0) at Oakland (Brooks 1-1), 10:05 p.m.
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION N.Y. Mets Washington Miami Atlanta Philadelphia
W 74 68 55 54 53
L 59 65 79 80 81
Pct .556 .511 .410 .403 .396
GB — 6 191/2 201/2 211/2
WCGB — 71/2 21 22 23
L10 7-3 6-4 5-5 1-9 3-7
Str W-1 W-2 W-3 L-9 L-1
Home 45-24 38-26 30-36 33-32 30-35
Away 29-35 30-39 25-43 21-48 23-46
W 86 79 75 58 55
L 47 53 57 75 77
Pct .647 .598 .568 .436 .417
GB WCGB — — — 61/2 1 10 /2 — 28 171/2 301/2 20
L10 8-2 5-5 4-6 5-5 4-6
Str L-1 L-4 L-1 W-4 W-1
Home 48-20 46-21 40-28 33-39 29-35
Away 38-27 33-32 35-29 25-36 26-42
CENTRAL DIVISION St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Cincinnati
WEST DIVISION W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home L.A. Dodgers 75 57 .568 — — 8-2 W-3 47-21 San Francisco 69 65 .515 7 7 3-7 L-6 38-27 Arizona 65 69 .485 11 11 3-7 L-1 31-35 San Diego 64 69 .481 111/2 111/2 3-7 L-2 32-32 Colorado 55 78 .414 201/2 201/2 6-4 W-2 30-38 Note: d-clinched division title; x-clinched playoff berth; w-clinched wild card
Away 28-36 31-38 34-34 32-37 25-40
Thursday Washington 15 Atlanta 1 Milwaukee 5 Pittsburgh 3 Colorado 11 San Francisco 3 L.A. Dodgers at San Diego Wednesday Miami 7 Atlanta 3 Cincinnati 7 Chicago Cubs 4 N.Y. Mets 9 Philadelphia 4 Milwaukee 9 Pittsburgh 4 Washington 4 St. Louis 3 Colorado 9 Arizona 4 Texas 4 San Diego 3 (10) L.A. Dodgers 2 San Francisco 1 Friday Arizona (Godley 4-0) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 8-10), 2:20 p.m. Atlanta (Teheran 9-7) at Washington (Roark 4-4), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Garza 6-14) at Cincinnati (Sampson 2-2), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (deGrom 12-7) at Miami (Koehler 8-13), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Happ 3-1) at St. Louis (Martinez 13-6), 8:15 p.m. San Francisco (Heston 11-8) at Colorado (De La Rosa 8-6), 8:40 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers (Bolsinger 5-3) at San Diego (Shields 10-6), 10:10 p.m. Saturday Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m. Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Miami, 7:10 p.m. San Francisco at Colorado, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. Sunday Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Miami, 1:10 p.m. Atlanta at Washington, 1:35 p.m. Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. San Francisco at Colorado, 4:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 4:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:05 p.m. Monday N.Y. Mets at Washington, 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Miami, 1:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Morales (36), Kinsler (33), Cabrera (26), Collins (8), Gomes (2). HR—Cain (14); Orlando (6). Gose (5). SB—Gose (20), J. Martinez (3). SF—Gordon.
WHITE SOX 6, TWINS 4 Chi. White Soxabr h bi Eaton cf 3 1 1 1 Abreu 1b 4 1 3 0 Cabrera lf 5 0 1 0 A. Garcia rf 2 0 0 2 L. Garcia 2b 0 0 0 0 Laroche dh 5 1 1 0 Ramirez ss 3 1 2 1 Soto c 3 1 0 0 Sanchez 2b 2 0 0 0 Thompson ph-rf1 0 0 0 Saladino 3b 2 0 0 0 Shuck ph 1 1 1 2 Beckham 3b 1 0 1 0 Totals 32 610 6 Chi. White Sox 100 Minnesota 004
Minnesota ab Dozier 2b 5 Escobar ss-lf 5 Mauer dh 4 Plouffe 3b 3 Vargas 1b 2 Rosario rf 4 Robinson lf 3 Santana ph-cf 1 Herrmann c 3 Nunez ph-ss 1 Buxton cf 3 Sano ph 1 Fryer c 0 Totals 35 101 300 000 000
r 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
h bi 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 4 —6 —4
E—Abreu. LOB—Minnesota 8, Chi. White Sox 8. 2B—Abreu 2 (30). 3B—Shuck (2). HR—Rosario (9). SB—A. Garcia (7). S— Sanchez, Eaton. SF—A. Garcia, Eaton. Chi. White Sox IP H Samardzija W, 9-11 6 1-35 Jennings 0 1 Jones H, 4 1 2-3 1 Robertson S, 28 1 0 Minnesota Gibson 6 5 Fien L, 4-6 BS, 4 1-3 2 Cotts 2-3 2 Boyer 2-3 0 Duensing 1 1-3 1
R ER BB 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0
3 3 0 0 0
0 1 0 2 2
SO 4 0 3 1 4 0 0 1 0
Da.Jennings pitched to 1 batter in the 7th WP — Gibson 2. Umpires—Home, Dan Iassogna; First, Dale Scott; Second, CB Bucknor; Third, Lance Barrett. T—3:26. A—25,339 (39,021) at Minnesota.
ROYALS 15, TIGERS 7 Detroit ab Gose cf 4 Kinsler 2b 4 Holaday ph-2b 1 Cabrera 1b 4 Avila ph-1b 1 J. Martinez rf 4 Davis rf 1 V. Martinez dh 4 Castellanos 3b 4 Collins lf 5 McCann c 5 Iglesias ss 2 Romine ph-ss 2 Totals 41 Detroit Kansas City
r h bi 1 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 3 1 3 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 714 7 303 240
Kansas City Zobrist 2b Cain cf-rf Gore ph-lf Hosmer 1b Morales dh Gomes rf Dyson pr-cf Gordon lf Orlando lf-rf Perez c Butera c Cuthbert 3b Colon ss Totals 000 100 201 60x
ab r h bi 6 3 4 2 4 3 2 3 1 0 0 0 4 1 3 1 5 3 4 4 4 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 5 2 2 0 41 152015 —7 —15
E—Butera. LOB—Detroit 10, Kansas City 8. DP—Detroit 1. 2B—Castellanos 2 (22),
Detroit IP Boyd 1 Ryan L, 1-3 4 2-3 Alburquerque 1-3 Gorzelanny 1 Verhagen 1 Kansas City Volquez 3 Young W, 10-6 2 Hochevar H, 5 2 Davis 1 Almonte 1
H R ER BB 7 6 6 2 7 3 3 1 2 4 4 2 3 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 8 2 3 0 1
6 0 1 0 0
6 0 1 0 0
1 1 0 0 1
Milwaukee ab Segura ss 4 Lucroy c 3 Braun rf 3 Davis lf 4 Jeffress p 0 Rodriguez p 0 Rogers 1b 2 Santana cf-lf 3 Perez 3b 3 Herrera 2b 4 Jungmann sp 2 Peterson ph 1 Smith p 0 Thornburg p 0 Schafer cf 1 Totals 30 010 200 112 01x
SO 0 2 0 1 0 3 2 1 2 2
r h bi 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 3 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 510 5 —3 —5
H R ER BB 7 4 4 5 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 3 4 0 1 0
1 2 0 0 0
1 2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1 0
Liriano pitched to 3 batters in the 6th
h bi 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 010 253
Washington ab Werth rf 4 Moore ph-1b 2 Rendon 2b 4 Harper cf 0 Den Dekker ph-cf2 Zimmerman 1b 3 Espinosa ph-lf 2 Robinson lf-rf 4 Escobar 3b 4 Desmond ss 4 Solis p 0 Martin p 0 Ramos c 4 Zimmermann sp4 Turner ss 1
r 2 1 3 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
h bi 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 4 2 1 2 4 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 1 0
Totals 38 151815 000 000 —1 022 01x —15
LOB—Atlanta 5, Washington 11. DP—Atlanta 1. Washington 2. 2B—Zimmerman 2 (25), Desmond (23), Ramos (15), Moore (11). HR—Espinosa (13). SF—Ramos, Zimmerman, Robinson. Atlanta IP Wisler L, 5-6 1 2-3 Marimon 1 McKirahan 0 Kelly 1 1-3 Detwiler 1 Burawa 1 Moylan 1 Marksberry 1 Washington Zmrmn W, 12-8 6 Solis 2 Martin 1
H R ER BB 5 7 7 3 3 2 2 0 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 2 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 0
1 0 0
1 0 0
SO 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 2
4 0 2
5 4 2
McKirahan pitched to 4 batters in the 3rd WP — Wisler, Zimmermann. Balk—Zimmermann. HBP — Rendon. Umpires— Home, Clint Fagan; First, Paul Emmel; Second, Jerry Meals; Third, Andy Fletcher. T—3:02. A—28,627 (41,341) at Washington.
ROCKIES 11, GIANTS 3 San Franciscoabr Pagan cf 3 1 Tomlinson 2b 4 0 Duffy 3b 4 0 Posey 1b 4 0 Byrd rf 4 0 Sanchez c 2 0 Kontos p 0 0 Hudson p 0 0 Aoki ph 1 0 Hall p 0 0 Broadway p 0 0 Perez lf 3 1 Adrianza ss 3 0 Vogelsong sp 1 1 Susac c 2 0 Totals 31 3 San Francisco Colorado
h bi 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 6 2 002 401
SO 4 2 3 3 1 1 0 0
Baltimore, 17. Pitching — Keuchel, Houston, 16-6; Hernandez, Seattle, 15-8; Eovaldi, N.Y. Yankees, 14-2; Lewis, Texas, 14-7; McHugh, Houston, 14-7; Buehrle, Toronto, 14-6; Price, Toronto, 13-5; Hutchison, Toronto, 13-2; Salazar, Cleveland, 12-7; Richards, L.A. Angels, 12-10. Strikeouts — Sale, Chicago White Sox, 239; Archer, Tampa Bay, 223; Kluber, Cleveland, 219; Price, Toronto, 188; Hamels, Texas, 178; Carrasco, Cleveland, 173; Keuchel, Houston, 173; Salazar, Cleveland, 172; Hernandez, Seattle, 158; Cueto, Kansas City, 154. Saves — Boxberger, Tampa Bay, 33; Perkins, Minnesota, 32; Street, L.A. Angels, 31; Britton, Baltimore, 30; Holland, Kansas City, 29; Miller, N.Y. Yankees, 29; Robertson, Chicago White Sox, 28; Allen, Cleveland, 28; Tolleson, Texas, 28; Uehara, Boston, 25.
BLUE JAYS LEADERS
Colorado Blackmon cf Reyes ss Adames ss Gonzalez rf Parker lf Arenado 3b LeMahieu 2b Paulsen lf-1b Rosario 1b Barnes lf-rf Hundley c Rusin sp
ab 5 4 0 5 0 5 5 5 4 0 4 4
r 2 1 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1
h bi 2 1 2 1 0 0 4 4 0 0 3 2 3 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 1 0
Totals 41 111910 001 000 —3 400 02x —11
SO 1 0 2 0 0 5
AL LEADERS
LOB—Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 9. DP— Pittsburgh 2. 2B—Mercer 2 (16), Davis (15), Herrera (14), Morse (7), Santana (2), Jungmann (2). 3B—Perez (2), Morse (1). HR—Santana (4). SB—Polanco (23), Braun (20), Harrison (10). SF—Perez. Pittsburgh IP Liriano L, 9-7 5 Bastardo 1 Liz 2 Milwaukee Jungmann W, 9-5 6 Smith H, 16 2-3 Thornburg H, 1 1-3 Jeffress H, 20 1 Rodriguez S, 33 1
r 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Vogelsong pitched to 3 batters in the 4th Umpires—Home, Pat Hoberg; First, Jim Joyce; Second, Kerwin Danley; Third, Chad Fairchild. T—2:48. A—25,863 (50,398) at Colorado.
BREWERS 5, PIRATES 3 h bi 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 8 3 000 000
Atlanta ab Markakis rf 3 Maybin cf 3 Freeman 1b 1 Garcia lf 1 Pierzynski c 3 Burawa p 0 Moylan p 0 Marksberry p 0 Bethancourt ph1 Swisher lf-1b 2 Peterson 2b 4 Olivera 3b 3 Simmons ss 3 Wisler sp 0 Marimon p 1 McKirahan p 0 Kelly p 0 Castro ph 1 Detwiler p 0 Lavarnway c 1 Totals 27 Atlanta Washington
San Francisco IP H R ER BB Vogelsong L, 9-11 3 11 8 7 0 Kontos 1 2 1 1 0 Hudson 2 1 0 0 0 Hall 1 2-3 5 2 2 0 Broadway 1-3 0 0 0 0 Colorado Rusin W, 5-7 9 6 3 3 1
NATIONAL LEAGUE r 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3
NATIONALS 15, BRAVES 1
E—Pagan, Duffy. LOB—Colorado 7, San Francisco 2. DP—San Francisco 2. Colorado 2. 2B—Arenado (34), Gonzalez (23), Perez (2). 3B—Blackmon (8). HR— Gonzalez (35); Arenado (34). Vogelsong (1). SB—Reyes (6). S—Reyes.
Alburquerque pitched to 4 batters in the 7th WP — Ryan, Hochevar. Umpires— Home, Ryan Blakney; First, Eric Cooper; Second, Gary Cederstrom; Third, Quinn Wolcott. T—3:58. A—29,409 (37,903) at Kansas City.
Pittsburgh ab Polanco rf 4 Harrison lf 5 Marte cf 5 Ramirez 3b 4 Liz p 0 Walker 2b 4 Cervelli c 3 Alvarez 1b 2 Morse ph-1b 2 Florimon pr 0 Rodriguez 1b 0 Mercer ss 2 Liriano sp 2 Bastardo p 0 Kang ph-3b 2 Totals 35 Pittsburgh Milwaukee
WP — Jungmann. HBP — Cervelli. Umpires—Home, Doug Eddings; First, Adrian Johnson; Second, Bill Miller; Third, Tony Randazzo. T—3:12. A—22,424 (41,900) at Milwaukee.
G AB Cabrera Detroit 95 345 Brantley Cleveland 119 461 Bogaerts Boston 128 498 Fielder Texas 128 498 Kipnis Cleveland 116 464 Altuve Houston 126 517 Cain Kansas City 117 457 Cruz Seattle 131 509 Hosmer Kansas City129 489 Kinsler Detroit 130 522
R 55 61 60 61 76 67 83 77 82 84
H 124 148 159 158 147 163 143 158 151 159
Pct. .359 .321 .319 .317 .317 .315 .313 .310 .309 .305
Batting — Cabrera, Detroit, .359; Brantley, Cleveland, .321; Bogaerts, Boston, .319; Fielder, Texas, .317; Kipnis, Cleveland, .317; Altuve, Houston, .315; Cain, Kansas City, .313; Cruz, Seattle, .310; Hosmer, Kansas City, .309; Kinsler, Detroit, .305. Runs — Donaldson, Toronto, 104; Dozier, Minnesota, 90; Bautista, Toronto, 89; Gardner, N.Y. Yankees, 85; Trout, L.A. Angels, 84; Kinsler, Detroit, 84; Cain, Kansas City, 83; Hosmer, Kansas City, 82; Machado, Baltimore, 80; Eaton, Chicago White Sox, 79. RBIs — Donaldson, Toronto, 111; Davis, Baltimore, 97; Morales, Kansas City, 94; Encarnacion, Toronto, 92; Bautista, Toronto, 89; Martinez, Detroit, 87; Cruz, Seattle, 82; McCann, N.Y. Yankees, 82; Ortiz, Boston, 81; Abreu, Chicago White Sox, 80. Hits — Altuve, Houston, 163; Bogaerts, Boston, 159; Kinsler, Detroit, 159; Fielder, Texas, 158; Cruz, Seattle, 158; Donaldson, Toronto, 157; Machado, Baltimore, 153; Hosmer, Kansas City, 151; Brantley, Cleveland, 148; Kipnis, Cleveland, 147. Doubles — Brantley, Cleveland, 40; Kipnis, Cleveland, 37; Donaldson, Toronto, 37; Morales, Kansas City, 35; Dozier, Minnesota, 34; Kinsler, Detroit, 32; Cano, Seattle, 31; Betts, Boston, 31; Beltran, N.Y. Yankees, 31; Parra, Baltimore, 30. Triples — Kiermaier, Tampa Bay, 12; Rosario, Minnesota, 10; Deshields, Texas, 9; Gattis, Houston, 9; Burns, Oakland, 8; Eaton, Chicago White Sox, 8; Betts, Boston, 8; Davis, Detroit, 8; Gose, Detroit, 7; Infante, Kansas City, 7. Home Runs — Cruz, Seattle, 39; Davis, Baltimore, 38; Donaldson, Toronto, 36; Pujols, L.A. Angels, 35; Martinez, Detroit, 34; Trout, L.A. Angels, 33; Bautista, Toronto, 31; Teixeira, N.Y. Yankees, 31; Encarnacion, Toronto, 30; Ortiz, Boston, 29. Stolen Bases — Altuve, Houston, 36; Cain, Kansas City, 26; Burns, Oakland, 25; Dyson, Kansas City, 23; Deshields, Texas, 22; Gose, Detroit, 19; Davis, Detroit, 18; Gardner, N.Y. Yankees, 18; Marisnick, Houston, 17; Machado,
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AB R H HR RBI AVG 108 20 35 0 5 .324 279 47 90 13 49 .323 516 104 157 36 111 .304 217 38 66 8 35 .304 153 25 43 3 23 .281 436 74 118 30 92 .271 488 64 128 9 45 .262 284 40 70 5 37 .246 448 89 109 31 89 .243 124 26 30 4 13 .242 373 64 90 17 56 .241 35 5 8 0 2 .229 140 14 31 3 17 .221 233 32 50 13 45 .215 31 2 6 0 3 .194 83 11 16 2 6 .193 18 2 3 0 1 .167 22 2 2 0 2 .091 W L SV IP SO ERA 1 0 1 11.1 11 0.79 1 2 0 45.0 54 1.80 1 4 16 58.2 66 1.99 0 1 0 23.2 16 2.28 13 5 0 189.1 188 2.47 0 1 1 40.0 29 2.48 4 0 0 54.0 58 2.67 6 5 0 82.2 53 3.05 3 4 5 42.2 47 3.16 11 8 0 142.1 107 3.16 14 6 0 171.0 80 3.53 10 10 0 182.2 112 4.09 13 2 0 138.2 122 4.87 2 5 0 36.1 40 5.20 1 2 0 12.0 15 6.75
NL LEADERS G AB
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Harper Washington 125 426
94 141 .331
Gordon Miami
117 500
66 164 .328
Posey San Francisco124462
63 150 .325
Goldschmidt Arizona132 478
85 154 .322
Pollock Arizona
129 504
93 162 .321
LeMahieu Colorado 127 475
72 151 .318
Votto Cincinnati
81 143 .316
130 453
Escobar Washington115 443
59 137 .309
Panik San Francisco97 375
56 116 .309
Peralta Arizona
50 119 .307
125 388
Batting — Harper, Washington, .331; Gordon, Miami, .328; Posey, San Francisco, .325; Goldschmidt, Arizona, .322; Pollock, Arizona, .321; LeMahieu, Colorado, .318; Votto, Cincinnati, .316; Escobar, Washington, .309; Panik, San Francisco, .309; Peralta, Arizona, .307. Runs — Harper, Washington, 94; Pollock, Arizona, 93; Fowler, Chicago Cubs, 87; Cespedes, N.Y. Mets, 85; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 85; Votto, Cincinnati, 81; Carpenter, St. Louis, 80; Arenado, Colorado, 78; Braun, Milwaukee, 78; Granderson, N.Y. Mets, 77. RBIs — Arenado, Colorado, 100; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 97; Cespedes, N.Y. Mets, 87; Kemp, San Diego, 85; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 85; Bryant, Chicago Cubs, 84; Posey, San Francisco, 80; Gonzalez, Colorado, 80; Gonzalez, L.A. Dodgers, 79; Braun, Milwaukee, 79. Hits — Gordon, Miami, 164; Pollock, Arizona, 162; Cespedes, N.Y. Mets, 156; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 154; Markakis, Atlanta, 152; LeMahieu, Colorado, 151; Posey, San Francisco, 150; Blackmon, Colorado, 150; Votto, Cincinnati, 143; Arenado, Colorado, 141. Doubles — Frazier, Cincinnati, 39; Cespedes, N.Y. Mets, 34; Arenado, Colorado, 33; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 33; Carpenter, St. Louis, 33; Pollock, Arizona, 32; Bruce, Cincinnati, 32; Harper, Washington, 31; Murphy, N.Y. Mets, 31; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 30. Triples — Peralta, Arizona, 9; Gordon, Miami, 8; Grichuk, St. Louis, 7; Blackmon, Colorado, 7; Fowler, Chicago Cubs, 7; De Aza, San Francisco, 6; Realmuto, Miami, 6; Suzuki, Miami, 6; Pollock, Arizona, 6; Hechavarria, Miami, 6. Home Runs — Arenado, Colorado, 33; Gonzalez, Colorado, 33; Harper, Washington, 31; Frazier, Cincinnati, 30; Cespedes, N.Y. Mets, 28; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 27; Stanton, Miami, 27; Votto, Cincinnati, 27; Rizzo, Chicago Cubs, 27; Gonzalez, L.A. Dodgers, 25. Stolen Bases — Hamilton, Cincinnati, 54; Gordon, Miami, 47; Blackmon, Colorado, 36; Pollock, Arizona, 33; Marte, Pittsburgh, 26; Revere, Philadelphia, 24; Polanco, Pittsburgh, 22; Maybin, Atlanta, 21; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 21; LeMahieu, Colorado, 21. Pitching — Arrieta, Chicago Cubs, 17-6; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 16-7; Wacha, St. Louis, 15-4; Greinke, L.A. Dodgers, 15-3; Cole, Pittsburgh, 15-8; Martinez, St. Louis, 13-6; De La Rosa, Arizona, 12-6; Harvey, N.Y. Mets, 12-7; deGrom, N.Y. Mets, 12-7; Colon, N.Y. Mets, 12-11. Strikeouts — Kershaw, L.A. Dodgers, 251; Scherzer, Washington, 219; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 200; Arrieta, Chicago Cubs, 190; Shields, San Diego, 184; Ross, San Diego, 176; deGrom, N.Y. Mets, 171; Greinke, L.A. Dodgers, 169; Cole, Pittsburgh, 168; Liriano, Pittsburgh, 167. Saves — Melancon, Pittsburgh, 43; Rosenthal, St. Louis, 42; Kimbrel, San Diego, 36; Familia, N.Y. Mets, 36; Rodriguez, Milwaukee, 32; Casilla, San Francisco, 31; Storen, Washington, 29; Jansen, L.A. Dodgers, 28; Chapman, Cincinnati, 27; Rondon, Chicago Cubs, 25.
U.S. OPEN RESULTS Second Round Thomaz Bellucci (30), Brazil, def. Yoshihito Nishioka, Japan, 6-0, 6-3, 6-4. Stan Wawrinka (5), Switzerland, def. Chung Hyeon, South Korea, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4), 7-6 (6). Ruben Bemelmans, Belgium, def. Jack Sock (28), United States, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 2-1, retired. Viktor Troicki (22), Serbia, def. Rajeev Ram, United States, 7-6 (10), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Dominic Thiem (20), Austria, def. Denis Istomin, Uzbekistan, 6-4, 6-4, 1-0 (15-0), retired. John Isner (13), United States, def. Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Donald Young, United States, def. Aljaz Bedene, Britain, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2. Jiri Vesely, Czech Republic, def. Ivo Karlovic (21), Croatia, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4). Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (31), Spain, def. Nicolas Mahut, France, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-1. Kevin Anderson (15), South Africa, def. Austin Krajicek, United States, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. Andy Murray (3), Britain, def. Adrian Mannarino, France, 5-7, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1. Tomas Berdych (6), Czech Republic, def. Jurgen Melzer, Austria, 7-6 (2), 6-1, 6-3. Women Second Round Sam Stosur (22), Australia, def. Evgeniya Rodina, Russia, 6-1, 6-1. Victoria Azarenka (20), Belarus, def. Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, 7-5, 6-4. Sara Errani (16), Italy, def. Jelena Ostapenko, Latvia, 0-6, 6-4, 6-3. Varvara Lepchenko, United States, def. Lesia Tsurenko, Ukraine, 7-6 (7), 6-2. Andrea Petkovic (18), Germany, def. Elena Vesnina, Russia, 6-3, 7-6 (4). Johanna Konta, Britain, def. Garbine Muguruza (9), Spain, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (4), 6-2. Simona Halep (2), Romania, def. Kateryna Bondarenko, Ukraine, 6-3, 6-4. Angelique Kerber (11), Germany, def. Karin Knapp, Italy, 7-5, 6-2. Mona Barthel, Germany, def. Olga Govortsova, Belarus, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, def. Wang Qiang, China, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. Shelby Rogers, United States, def. Kurumi Nara, Japan, 6-4, 6-4. Sabine Lisicki (24), Germany, def. Camila Giorgi, Italy, 6-4, 6-0. Petra Kvitova (5), Czech Republic, def. Nicole Gibbs, United States, 6-3, 6-4. First Round Philipp Oswald, Austria, and Adil Shamasdin, Canada, def. Alexander Peya, Austria, and Bruno Soares (10), Brazil, 6-3, 6-3. Tommy Haas, Germany, and Radek Stepanek, Czech Republic, def. Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, and David Marrero (13), Spain, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Eric Butorac and Scott Lipsky, United States, def. Feliciano Lopez, Spain, and Max Mirnyi (16), Belarus, 7-6 (4), 7-5. Colin Fleming, Britain, and Treat Huey, Philippines, def. Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini (5), Italy, 6-1, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (6). Marco Cecchinato and Andreas Seppi, Italy, def. Jonathan Erlich, Israel, and Artem Sitak, New Zealand, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 7-6 (4). Marcus Daniell, New Zealand, and Jonathan Marray, Britain, def. Taylor Harry Fritz and Reilly Opelka, United States, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Lucas Pouille, France, and Sergiy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, def. Sergey Betov, Belarus, and Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Spain, 7-6 (2), 6-4. Leander Paes, India, and Fernando Verdasco, Spain, def. Florian Mayer and Frank Moser, Germany, 6-2, 6-3. Women First Round Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears (6), United States, def. Maya Jansen, United States, and Erin Routliffe, Canada, 6-2, 6-1. Kirsten Flipkens, Belgium, and Laura Robson, Britain, def. Madison Keys and Lisa Raymond, United States, 6-2, 6-4. Dominika Cibulkova and Magdalena Rybarikova, Slovakia, def. Klara Koukalova, Czech Republic, and Liang Chen, China, 6-1, 7-5. Timea Babos, Hungary, and Kristina Mladenovic (3), France, def. Andreea Mitu, Romania, and Teliana Pereira, Brazil, 6-1, 7-6 (2). Alla Kudryavtseva and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (12), Russia, def. Polona Hercog, Slovenia, and Mirjana LucicBaroni, Croatia, 6-4, 6-2. Timea Bacsinszky, Switzerland, and Chuang Chia-jung, Taiwan, def. Melanie Oudin and Jessica Pegula, United States, 6-4, 7-6 (5). Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, and Anastasia Rodionova (10), Australia, def. 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Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sam Querrey, United States, def. Lucie Hradecka, Czech Republic, and Marcin Matkowski (3), Poland, 6-4, 3-6, 10-7. Lisa Raymond, United States, and Jamie Murray, Britain, def. Abigail Spears and Scott Lipsky, United States, 5-7, 6-2, 10-8. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, and Juan Sebastian Cabal (6), Colombia, def. Andreja Klepac, Slovenia, and Robert Farah, Colombia, 6-2, 6-2. Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, and Henri Kon-
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EAST Hamilton Toronto Ottawa Montreal
GP W L T PF PA 9 6 3 0 315 182 9 6 3 0 238 245 9 5 4 0 193 241 10 4 6 0 207 196
x-Calgary Edmonton B.C. Winnipeg Saskatchewan
GP W L T PF PA Pt 9 7 2 0 255 190 14 9 6 3 0 238 165 12 9 4 5 0 204 250 8 9 3 6 0 168 273 6 9 0 9 0 218 294 0
Thursday's result B.C. 25 Montreal 16 Sunday's game Winnipeg at Saskatchewan, 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 Toronto at Hamilton, 1 p.m. Edmonton at Calgary, 4:30 p.m. WEEK 12 Bye: Montreal Friday, Sept. 11 Hamilton at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Saskatchewan at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m. Calgary at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 Ottawa at B.C., 4 p.m.
LIONS 25, ALOUETTES 16 First Quarter BC — FG Leone 46 9:19 BC — TD Hawkins 10 pass from Beck Second Quarter Mtl — FG Bede 24 3:33 Mtl — FG Bede 46 8:33 BC — TD Collie 11 pass from Beck 11:01 Third Quarter BC — TD Fraser 56 interception ret. 4:19 Mtl — TD Hefney 20 interception ret. 9:51 Fourth Quarter Mtl — FG Bede 52 5:47 BC — FG Leone 63 9:23 B.C. Montreal
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Attendance — 21,885 at Montreal. TEAM STATISTICS First downs Yards rushing Yards passing Passes made-tried Return yards Interceptions-yards by Fumbles-Lost Sacks by Punts-average Penalties-Yards Time of Possession
B.C. 15 91 131 16-26 120 5-88 0-0 3 9-48.9 10-92 0:00
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Rushing — B.C.: Harris 21-65, Rainey 1-14, Gore 1-5, Lulay 1-4, Beck 1-3. Mon: Sutton 7-88, Marsh 3-17, Giguere 1-11, Charette 1-8, Rutley 3-6, Logan 1--7. Receiving — B.C.: Burnham 4-37, Collie 3-27, Gore 2-18, Hawkins 2-18, Arceneaux 2-15, Harris 2-13, Lumbala 1-3. Mon: Lewis 5-33, Stamps 3-22, Charette 4-18, Sutton 2-16, Green 1-11, Giguere 1-3. Passing — B.C.: Beck 14-22-114-2-2, Lulay 2-4-17-0-0. Mon: Marsh 16-30-1030-5, Stamps 1-1-2-0-0.
NFL PRE-SEASON Thursday's results Green Bay 38, New Orleans 10 Atlanta 20, Baltimore 19 Cincinnati 9, Indianapolis 6 N.Y. Jets 24, Philadelphia 18 Tampa Bay 22, Miami 17 Jacksonville 17, Washington 16 Carolina 23, Pittsburgh 6 Detroit 17, Buffalo 10 N.Y. Giants 12, New England 9 Chicago 24, Cleveland 0 Minnesota at Tennessee Houston at Dallas Kansas City at St. Louis Arizona at Denver Oakland at Seattle San Diego at San Francisco End of 2015 Pre-season
At Mexico City
PRELIMINARY ROUND
Italy 1 Malta 0
GROUP A
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Dominican Rep. Uruguay Brazil Panama Mexico
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Group C China 0 Hong Kong 0 Qatar 15 Bhutan 0 Group D Iran 6 Guam 0 Oman 3 Turkmenistan 1 Group E Japan 3 Cambodia 0 Syria 1 Singapore 0 Group F Iraq 5 Taiwan 1 Kuwait 9 Myanmar 0 Group G South Korea 8 Laos 0 North Korea 1 Bahrain 0 Group H Uzbekistan 1 Yemen 0
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Judge lifts Tom Brady’s suspension New England Patriots quarterback was said to have deated footballs in 2015 playoff game
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NEW YORK — Tom Brady learned Thursday he will start the season on the field after a judge lifted the league’s four-game suspension of the star quarterback for a scandal over deflated footballs, saying he was treated unfairly by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The league quickly appealed. U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman criticized Goodell for dispensing “his own brand of industrial justice� as he found multiple reasons to reject the suspension one week before New England’s Sept. 10 opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Super Bowl MVP has insisted he played no role in a conspiracy to deflate footballs below the allowable limit at last season’s AFC championship game, a 45-7 rout of the Indianapolis Colts. The judge cited “several significant legal deficiencies� in the league’s handling of the controversy, including no advanced notice of potential penalties, a
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refusal to produce a key witness and the apparent first-ever discipline of a player based on a finding of “general awareness� of someone else’s wrongdoing. “Because there was no notice of a four-game suspension in the circumstances presented here, Commissioner Goodell may be said to have ’dispensed his own brand of industrial justice,�’ Berman wrote, partially citing wording from a previous case. He said a player’s right to know what constitutes violations and what penalties are was “at the heart� of the collective bargaining agreement “and, for that
matter, of our criminal and civil justice systems.� “The court finds that Brady had no notice that he could receive a four-game suspension for general awareness of ball deflation by others,� the judge wrote. Goodell said it was necessary to appeal “to uphold the collectively bargained responsibility to protect the integrity of the game.� He called the need to secure the game’s competitive fairness “a paramount principle.� Hours after Goodell issued his statement, the league appealed to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan with a one-page notice from NFL attorney Daniel Nash. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the league would not seek an emergency stay, freeing Brady to play while the case is appealed. It could be months before the court considers the case, since the league would have to show it would suffer irreparable harm to speed up the timetable. The union’s executive direc-
tor, DeMaurice Smith, said in a statement the ruling proves the contract with the NFL doesn’t grant Goodell “the authority to be unfair, arbitrary and misleading.� Patriots owner Robert Kraft called Brady a “classy person of the highest integrity� and the penalty against him “unwarranted and unprecedented discipline.� He said the ruling was thoughtful. Berman said the league was wrong to discipline Brady as if a deflating ball accusation was equal to using performance enhancing drugs. Brady was also denied equal access to investigative files, including witness interview notes, and wasn’t permitted to examine one of two lead investigators, the judge said. The Patriots, who were fined $1 million and stripped of two draft picks, posted a celebratory photo on Twitter of Brady pumping his fist and screaming at the Super Bowl last season. The ruling was a surprise to some legal experts who believed Berman was merely pressuring
the league to settle at two hearings when he criticized its handling of the investigation over the last eight months. The league brought the scandal court within minutes of Goodell upholding Brady’s suspension, blasting the quarterback for arranging the destruction of his cellphone and its nearly 10,000 messages just before he was interviewed for the NFL probe. The union countersued. The league spent more than $3 million for its investigation by prominent attorney Ted Wells, who had previously conducted NFL probes. While Wells’ 243page report found it was “more probable than not� that two Patriots ball handling employees deliberately released air from Patriots game balls at the AFC championship game, it cited no direct evidence that Brady knew about or authorized it. Goodell, though, went beyond Wells’ report, finding in late July as a result of testimony from Brady and others that the quarterback conspired with the ball handlers and tried to obstruct the league’s probe.
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Trinity Church Anglican & Lutheran 4766 Angus Street Port Alberni OfďŹ ce phone: 250-724-4921 Sunday, Sept. 6th 10:15am Worship Service Tuesday, Sept. 8th 6:30pm Prayer Service Wednesday, Sept. 9th 10am Communion & Conversation Wheelchair accessible EVERYONE WELCOME
Pastor Bruce Greenwood 3946 Wallace St. 250-724-3371
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Pre-Service Prayer 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Kids Time Ministry for ages 3 through 12 during the service. Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Junior Youth Group (grades 5-7)
PASTORS: John Cox, Dave DeJong YOUTH PASTOR: Lefty Harold Williams Meet 10 AM SUNDAY AT 5100 Tebo Ave. (former Mt. Klitsa bldg.)
Sunday School for ages 0-14 www.jerichoroad-church.com Details at the church 250-723-2328
4890 Locke Road www.albernilighthouse.com Pastor: Ron Nickel SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 AM Sunday School 11:45 AM Worship Service Bible study Tues. 7pm Youth Group Thursday 7pm ASL Interpreter Available
CEDAR GROVE CHURCH A Christian Community of the Reformed Church in Canada 4109 Kendall St. 250-723-7080 10:30am SUNDAY WORSHIP Pastors: Per & Chris Knudsen Everyone welcome to worship
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 6TH 9:30 am - Sunday School 10:30 am: Celebration & Worship
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Campbell River Powell River 20/9/s 18/6/s
Squamish 18/7/pc
Courtenay 18/11/s Port Alberni 19/5/pc Tofino 17/9/s
Ucluelet 17/9/s
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TEMPERATURE Hi Lo Yesterday 15°C 6.7°C Today 19°C 5°C Last year 24°C 6°C Normal 22.3°C 10.6°C Record 29.6°C 4.2°C 1991 1990
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SKY Today's sunny UV index m.sunny Low m.sunny p.cloudy m.sunny showers SUN AND MOON showers 6:39 a.m. showers Sunrise Sunset 7:56 p.m. rain Moon sets 2:01 p.m. rain Moon rises 11:39 p.m. sunny p.cloudy Port Alberni Tides rain TODAY rain Time Metres showers High 5:32 a.m. 2.6 sunny Low 11:14 a.m. 1 sunny High 5:39 p.m. 3.1 p.cloudy p.sunny
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Tofino Tides TODAY Time Metres High 5:44 a.m. 3 Low 11:30 a.m. 1.3 High 5:48 p.m. 3.4
TOMORROW Time Metres Low 0:38 a.m. 0.8 High 6:55 a.m. 2.8 Low 12:33 p.m. 1.5 High 6:49 p.m. 3.2
Acapulco Aruba Cancun Costa Rica Honolulu Palm Sprgs P. Vallarta
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Literacy Alberni drop-in times, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 250-723-7323. Alberni Valley Hospice Society provides trained volunteers to support people and families facing life threatening illness, death and bereavement. Ty Watson House (2649 Second Ave.).
Fishing frenzy
Henri Beaulac enjoyed a day of fishing on the Alberni Inlet on Wednesday before the waters get busy with participants in the 44th Annual Port Alberni Salmon Festival this weekend. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES] Become a Student of Movement with EPK Parkour and Fitness. Info: 250-918-8863 or e-mail epkparkour@gmx. com. All ages welcome.
Special interest Medieval Society, come play with us! Families welcome. Info: 250-724-0535. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 293, Nanaimo rummy, 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday. Info: 250-723-7513.
Child and youth Bring your zero to five year olds to the library for storytime on Fridays, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Free, but please call 250-723-9511 to register.
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Rock Solid Youth, ages 13 to 18, Fridays at 7 p.m. at Elim Tabernacle. Parent On Tots and French Parent on Tots - parent and child playgroup. Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m., room 2 at Alberni Elementary School. Info: 250-723-5603. Rollerblading for youth 13 and under at Glenwood Centre on Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Support and help 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. Debt and budget coaching help available at Arrowsmith Baptist Church Debt Freedom Centre every Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 250-7247272 or www.arrowsmith. com/debt-coaching Meals on Wheels program needs volunteer drivers. Info: 250-730-0390. Families dealing with the Ministry of Children and Families, fighting for laws to be changed, social justice and civility. Info: 250-590-8708 or view www.abusive-ministry.ca to share your story. Volunteers needed to help at Red Cross Health Equip-
3756 10 Avenue, Port Alberni (250)723-6212
June 24 - September 7, 2015 Schedules are subject to change without notice.
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Addictions Narcotics Anonymous, 1-800807-1780 for meeting times and locations. Alcoholics Anonymous, Port Alberni. Info: 1-800-883-3968.
Leave Departure Bay 6:20 am a12:15 pm „4:40 pm ‹7:45 am 12:50 pm 5:20 pm 8:30 am 7:30 pm 2:10 pm 10:40 am 3:10 pm ™9:05 pm
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What’s coming Pool Mural Project Unveiling Reception, Sept. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Echo Pool. Free everyone welcome swim to follow from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Exhibition of Watercolour paintings by Mae LeBlanc September 1 to 30, 2015 at Echo Centre. Barkley Sound Cruise, Sept. 13. For tickets and information, call 250-723-5042 or stop by the Royal Canadian Legion Br.# 293
Leave Swartz Bay 66:00 am 11:00 am 7:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 8:00 am 2:00 pm 9:00 am 3:00 pm D10:00 am Leave Tsawwassen 66:00 am 11:00 am 7:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm D8:00 am 2:00 pm 9:00 am 3:00 pm 10:00 am
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ment and Loan Program for four hour shifts. Call between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 250-723-0557. KUU-US Crisis Line, plus mobile outreach support services. If you, or someone you know, is having difficulties please call 250-723-2040.
Music Night every Friday at Serious Coffee, from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring local artists. Open mic, laid back atmosphere. Timbre! Choir is looking for new members in all sections for their 43rd Season. Rehearsals commence Monday, September 14th. Please contact Pat Venn at (250) 723-2380 or Patricia Miller at (250) 390-7508 for more detailed information.
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Arts
After School Burn - Youth Parkour, ages 7 to 12, Mondays and Fridays, from April 13 through May 22. Sign up Echo Centre, 4255 Wallace Street. Info: (250) 723-2181. Fun Night every Friday at 6 p.m. at the Alberni Valley branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Food available from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a small fee. Touch rugby games at the Port Alberni Black Sheep Rugby Club Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Adult Drop-in badminton on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the Alberni Athletic Hall. Info: 250-723-8990 (Marg Hudson). If you are a runner and want to join others, check out Port Alberni Running on Facebook. Sproat Lake Canoe Club, outrigger paddling throughout the week.Info: 250-723-0640.
Sept 5
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ARTS
Murals to be unveiled at Echo Pool
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ool mural projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official unveiling. The Pool Mural Project will have its official unveiling to the public, Wed. Sept. 9 at 6:30 pm. with a FREE everyone swim, to kick off the new look at Echo Pool. Come out and join all our local artists who contributed, over the past year, their time and effort into creating these oneof-a kind West Coast Aquatic themed murals.
nnual summer closure. The A Rollin Art Centre will be closed for its annual summer closure and re-open Tues. Sept. 8th at 11 a.m. See you all then!
urrent art exhibit. Titled C â&#x20AC;&#x153;My View of Nature Close Up and Awayâ&#x20AC;? this exquisite art exhibit is currently on at the Rollin Art Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery until Sept. 19th, featuring watercolour artist Judi Pedder. Judi is showcasing her collection of flower portraits and landscapes.
ext art exhibit. N The next art exhibit begins Sept. 22 and will run until Oct. 17th featuring Port Alberniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own AV Photo Club. This group show will have a broad range of local photographs, by this talented group of photographers, amateur and professional. Mark your calendars for their artist reception, Sat. Sept. 26th from 1-3 p.m. in the gallery. vening watercolour paintE ing for beginners at Echo. This class is meant for adults
Melissa Martin Art Beat who are interested in learning the basics of watercolour painting; beginning with monochromatic (one colour) painting to two colour and then onto multicolour paintings proceeding in a stepby-step fashion so that each technique is understood before we move onto the next. We will paint a variety of subjects from still life to landscape culminating in an optional subject for the last class. The pace of this class will be relaxed so that each person can proceed at their own speed. A supply list is available at Echo. Instructor: Cynthia Bonesky. Tues., Oct. 13 - Dec. 8 (no class Oct. 27) 7:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 p.m. / 8 wk. class. cho art exhibit. Artist, Mae E LaBlanc, will be on exhibit at Echo Centre for the month
A mock-up of the new mural display at Echo Pool shows a representation of what will be revealed on Wednesday evening before an Everyone Welcome free swim. [PHOTO ILLUSTRATION]
of September, showcasing her collection of watercolour paintings.
month) *NEW* Fri., Sep 25th, 7 pm, Critical Mass Bike Ride of Celebrating Cyclists of all abilities (depart Charâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ p.m.) COVER CHARGE (ticket admission) Community Social events. Sun, Sep 6th , 8-10 pm, Concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Simon Kempston - Scottish songwriter and leading finger style guitarist Sat, Sep 12th , 8-10 pm, Concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tanner James Tue, Sep 15th , 7-9 pm, Concert
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harâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing Public House FREE (or by donation) Community Social events Wed., Sep 16th , 6-9 pm, Alberni Valley Transition Town Society 6 pm mtg â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FILM: Passive House Thurs., Sep 24th, 7-9 pm, Open Mic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alberni Valley Words on Fire! (last Thursday of each
FAITH
- Jory Kinjo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Western Canadian Tour - acoustic soul & reggae *NEW* Thu, Sep 17th, 7-9 pm, Concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Royal Foundry *NEW DATE/TIME* Sat, Sep 19th, 8-10 pm, Musical Play â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sherman & Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in BC - Roots Sun, Sep 20th, 2:30-4:30 pm, Musical Play â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sherman & Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in BC - Roots Sat, Sep 26th , 8-10 pm, Concert - Christopher Arruda *NEW* Sun, Sep 27th , 2:30-4:30 pm,
Concert - Greg Drummond *NEW*
Âť Melissa Martin is the arts administrator for the Community Arts Council. This is a group dedicated to enriching individuals and the community by sharing and shaping the cultural environment of the Valley. If you would like to submit something to this column, please drop it off (e-mail preferred) at the Rollin Art Centre by noon on the Friday before your event. Your articles must be 150 words or less. E-mail: communityarts@shawcable.com
THROUGH YOUR LENS
Pondering possessions
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n preparation for moving house, I have been going through my stuff, sorting, culling, packing. The other day, I came across a beloved winter woolly sweater; one I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worn for a couple years as it hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been cold enough. I was upset to see the moths had got at it. But it reminded me of a passage from the Bible; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.(Matt 6:19-21). As I go through this process of reviewing my possessions, I wonder what it says about where my heart is? There are so many things that we keep because of what it represents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the hopes and dreams or the memories evoked, not to mention the many things we have â&#x20AC;&#x153;...because it might come in handy someday.â&#x20AC;? What does that say about the state of our faith?
Laura Hargrove Faith Matters I wonder about greed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; do I have a lust to possess all the lovely fabric? The more I have, the more I have to find storage for and the foot print of my life grows and grows. I wonder about sloth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have I been too lazy to complete the project? Or am I too fickle to finish with one before beginning another? Too selfish to share? There is a lot of food in my freezer and pantry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I wonder how long it could feed me? Probably longer than the best before date on some of the food! Who might I invite to share it with me? Who else might enjoy reading these books? And how many gardening t-shirts do I really need? I have come to the conclusion that my collection of hobbies and materials far exceeds the time I have for working on them.
Nor do I need the end product of most of the hobby projects. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying that the giant ball of string or the drawer full of brown paper bags is inherently sinful. But as the mound of things I can live without grows, I have to ask myself how much I trusted in my own ability to provide for myself and how much am I trusting God to provide? Many years ago, my friend gave a homeless man $20 on a cold night. To his surprise, the $20 was handed back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, thank you. I have enough to get me shelter tonight. Please keep it as I might need it another day or maybe someone else will; but, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need it today.â&#x20AC;? I would like to have that kind of faith â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the kind that can give back and give away what it not needed now. I would like to trust that when I need it, I will find it through the providence of God. Âť Laura Hargrove is the minister at Knox Presbyterian Church, 4850 Regina Ave.. Contact her at 250-7237751 or by e-mail at office@knoxportalberni.ca. Also check out their website at www.knoxportalberni.ca.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 70 (ALBERNI)
NOTICE TO PARENTS
School District 70 (Alberni) Welcomes All Students for School Opening The following schools will RE-OPEN for the 2015-2016 school year on Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 as follows: ELEMENTARY: Ă&#x2030;cole Alberni Elementary 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Ă&#x2030;cole EJ Dunn 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Howitt 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Maquinna 10:00 am - 12:00 noon AW Neill 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Wood 10:00 am - 12:00 noon All students enrolled in Kindergarten, start on the date and time indicated in the letter, they will receive in the summer, from their Kindergarten teacher. SECONDARY: September 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00am - 2:00pm for grade 8 students only. September 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:35am - 1:25pm, school open for all students grades 8 and 9. September 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:35am - 3:10pm, school open for all students. &DUHHU (G &RXQVHOOLQJ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHV ZLOO EH RSHQ 6HSWHPEHU IURP DP SP IRU VWXGHQWV WR FROOHFW WLPHWDEOHV and address scheduling concerns. VAST: New students for VAST or Options Focus must submit applications now to avoid a wait list. VAST is open the week of August 31 for applications and registration. Registration interviews will continue all September on a Ă&#x20AC;UVW FRPH EDVLV &XUUHQW $'66 VWXGHQWV PXVW KDYH D UHIHUUDO IURP $'66 EHIRUH DQ LQWHUYLHZ ZLOO EH JLYHQ 7KH 9$67 RIĂ&#x20AC;FH LV RSHQ D P S P HDFK GD\ WR SLFN XS RU GURS RII DSSOLFDWLRQV 5HWXUQLQJ 9$67 VWXGHQWV PXVW FRQWDFW \RXU DGYLVRU WKH ZHHN RI 6HSWHPEHU RU FRPH LQWR WKH RĂ&#x20AC;FH )RU IXUWKHU LQIRUPDWLRQ SOHDVH FRQWDFW ADULT EDUCATION: SD70 offers free ADULT EDUCATION for any non-graduated adult. For more information please contact Mr. 6HDQ 3HWHUVHQ DW CHOICES DL: Returning CHOICES families will be contacted by their teacher-advisor during the week of September 8 regarding VWDUWXS SURFHGXUHV 1HZ DSSOLFDQWV VKRXOG FRQWDFW 0U 6HDQ 3HWHUVHQ DW ,W LV SRVVLEOH IRU VWXGHQWV LQ grades 8-12 at ADSS to take more courses by distance or online through CHOICES while still attending ADSS. These students should contact their school counselor or Mr. Peterson directly. TRANSPORTATION On Tuesday, September 8, bus transportation will be provided on all routes with pick-up approximately one hour later than regularly scheduled in the morning. Wednesday, September 9, all buses will run at their regularly scheduled times. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the bus garage at 250-720-2772. The bus routes are subject to change. - For more information and bus routes, please check our website: www.sd70.bc.ca -
Jim Garner captured this squirrel preparing for winter at the end of Maebelle Road.
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