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est Coast Wild Adventures all started in Costa Rica for owner Louis Rouleau. “I have a float plane here and it’s slow to fly in the winter time; days are short, lots of storms, no tours,” said Rouleau, who opened his ziplining adventure business five years ago near Kennedy Lake on Highway 4. So Rouleau flew down to Costa Rica in hopes of finding more business there during his slow season up here. “Everybody wanted me, all the resorts did,” he said. “But when I checked into the legalities of it, it wasn’t going to work.” But when Rouleau was in Costa Rica he stumbled across something else; a zip line. He’d never been on one before but jumped at the chance to try one in Costa Rica. “It was the very first zip line I’d ever been on,” Rouleau said. It was also the first commercial zip line to open anywhere in world— something that inspired Rouleau. “It was built at Monteverde and it was built by Canadians,” he said. “So I went on it. I met all these strangers; there were 10 of us on the tour. I didn’t know anybody but we did this zip line together and it was such and amazing bonding experience,” he said. “All of these strangers, we were so excited and we went for beers after...it was such a cool thing.”

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Taking the first step off the platform sends a zipliner careening through a canyon, metres above the Kennedy River.

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Port Alberni resident Darlene Barkley swings through the forest as part of the West Coast Wild Adventures zipline course last month.

The thrill of the ride and the intense feeling of bonding was something Rouleau thought he could replicate at home. “I decided that we could probably do this in Canada because we have trees in Canada, right?” When he returned home to the west coast he spent months looking all around western Vancouver Island for a location. “It was all pretty generic, just trees, and wouldn’t have been really cool.”

It was by chance that he found Haa’uukmin—a tribal park of the Tla-o-quiaht First Nation. “One day I was flying by and the river was just roaring. It was just this amazing white, roaring outrageous river,” he said. “I just thought ‘wow!’” That river was the Kennedy River, part of the Kennedy Lake watershed that makes up the Tlao-qui-aht’s Haa’uukmin tribal park. Tribal parks were created to protect

the land and water while also allowing for complementary usage. So Rouleau got in touch with the Tla-o-qui-aht to figure out how a zip line could fit into their plans. “I went to a couple of sessions with them so that we could make a proposal to the band council,” he said. The band council said yes, leading to a partnership that would bear fruit for both Rouleau and the Tla-o-qui-aht: and West Coast Wild was born. When plans were solidified, a succession plan was part of the deal, he explained. “Eventually we would form a company together

and they would buy us out. Over the next five years, they would take over the company.” That date for the creation of that company is now two years away, Rouleau added. He’s built the Tla-o-quiaht something amazing, hidden away on the highway between Port Alberni and Ucluelet. “We’ve been working on it every year,” said Rouleau. Six zip lines from as long as 220 metres now cover the park, letting visitors zoom over the Kennedy River canyon. Jumping off the first platform sends you careening through a

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Food and Filosophy The Food and Filosophy meeting takes place at the Hospitality Inn on Monday, Oct. 5 at dinnertime. The theme of this meeting is the philosophy of dying. Participants will have the opportunity to attempt to write their own obituaries. For more information email Winston Joseph at wjoseph@shaw.ca.

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Pursuant to Sections 890, 891, and 892 of the Local Government Act, Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 6:00 pm to hear representation about the following proposed bylaw: A. “Zoning Amendment No. 8 (4965 Gordon Avenue - Hall), Bylaw No. 4888” APPLICANTS: J. and C. Hall - The applicants are applying to amend the Zoning Bylaw to facilitate a subdivision application to create two small, single family residential lots. The proposed amendment is listed below. A. Zoning Bylaw Map Amendment: 1. Applying to amend the Schedule A Zoning Map, which forms an integral part of Port Alberni Zoning Bylaw 2014, No. 4832, to change the designation of Lot 2, District Lot 13, Alberni District, Plan VIP16048, Except part in Plan VIP81280 (PID: 004-013-051), located at 4965 Gordon Avenue; from R1 - Single Family Residential to R3 – Small Lot Single Family Residential as shown outlined on the map above. The general purpose of the R3 Small Lot Single Family Residential zone is to provide for greater density in areas of the city that are being redeveloped where small lots already exist. TAKE NOTICE THAT persons who deem their interest in property affected by the above noted bylaw amendment shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard before Council on matters related thereto. Written submissions should be addressed to City Council, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 1V8. The above noted bylaw amendment, together with Port Alberni Zoning Bylaw 2014, No. 4832, may be inspected at the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, 4850 Argyle St., between Monday and Friday (exclusive of statutory holidays) from October 2, to October 13, 2015 during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). DATED AT PORT ALBERNI, B.C. this 2nd day of October, 2015.

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Vote splitting a non-issue for Greens: Sollitt KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Courtenay-Alberni Green Party candidate Glenn Sollitt is not giving credence to the idea that Greens will split the vote for the Oct. 19 federal election. “I just don’t buy into it,” the first-time candidate said. “I think the Green Party pull attraction equally from all the parties.” In fact, Sollitt said that much of the support his campaign has gotten has been from the traditionally Conservative

Oceanside voters. and very good at “The notion—that winning elections,” the NDP say—that Sollitt said. If a vote a vote for the Green for the Green Party is Party is a a vote for the vote for the Conservatives, Conservatives Sollitt added, is exactly “why wouldn’t wrong,” he [Harper] want said. Elizabeth That fear May in all that the the debates? Greens could Why wouldn’t actually he want the GLENN win seats is Green Party to SOLLITT why Green do well?” Party leader Vote splitting Elizabeth May hasn’t is only one of the been invited to take misconceptions Sollitt part in the debates, said he wants to clear Sollitt added. up about the Green “I think everyone Party. would agree that Mr. “We are absolutely Harper is very smart not anti-industry,” he

said. “We have more policy around the economy than we do about the environment.” That policy, Sollitt said, is about “getting more out of the resources we’re extracting.” Sollitt wants to see a lot less unprocessed products being shipped overseas. Here in the Alberni Valley, that means fewer raw logs leaving town. “What I want to bring to Port Alberni is jobs,” Sollitt said. “We absolutely need forestry but what we

really need is as many jobs per cubic metre as possible.” He sees the transition from hydrocarbons to renewable energy as a boon, not a negative, for Port Alberni. “There are an awful lot of jobs in renewable energy, all of which would come to a place like Port Alberni.” Sollitt believes that the first jobs would come in energy efficient construction. “It’s cheaper to conserve energy than it is to create it,” he said. The jobs would come via

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construction crews that would renovate existing buildings that currently leak 50 per cent of their energy; fixing that, Sollitt said, would both create jobs and slow climate change. But in order to manufacture in the Alberni Valley, companies need to be convinced to process their goods here. According to Sollitt, the Green Party would use a mix of regulation and funding to encourage more manufacturing within Canada. “I don’t see just regulating them against their will but I think specifically the forest industry could use money in research and development to figure out how do we adapt the existing mills to better suit foreign markets,”

Sollitt said. On the regulation side, he said that rewriting the free trade agreements between Canada and other countries, most notably in Asia, will force companies to process products here at home. “I think that the free trade agreements we keep rushing to sign too favourably assist the foreign countries... of course Asia is going to want us to bring raw logs,” Sollitt said. Corporate profits should not be considered more important than factors like the environment, human rights and jobs here in Canada. “My feeling is that we need to write fair trade agreements not free trade agreements.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/AlberniNews

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Sandy Grant maps the bottom of Bainbridge Lake on Monday, Sept. 27.

Mapping Alberni’s reservoirs KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The city of Port Alberni will know a lot more about its lake reservoirs after this week. The city contracted Land Grant Surveying Inc. to map the bottom of its two drinking water reservoirs, Bainbridge Lake and Lizard Lake, city engineer Guy

Cicon said. The work cost the city $7,000 and was completed Sept. 28–29. “It will allow us to determine the exact capacity of our drinking water reservoirs,” said Cicon, adding that while the city knows approximately how much water the two lakes store, the sonar will allow them to have an exact

calculation. With a summer that tested the limits of the city’s drinking water supply more than ever before, Cicon said it was especially important to learn everything they can about their watershed. The results of the sonar were not available when the News went to press. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

Local buildings to be built of local lumber KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Local government buildings will really be local in the Alberni Valley from now on. Councillor Jack McLeman made a motion at city council on Monday night that “Whenever feasible, construction requiring large beams and timber come from McLean Mill and be milled from logs cut in the community

forest.” According to McLeman, using the two city-owned assets whenever possible just makes sense. “We own the community forest as a city and we own McLean Mill as a heritage site and we did do this at the new water purification plant,” McLeman said. Timbers for the Bainbridge water treatment plant were milled at McLean Mill,

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though not logged at the community forest. “The contractor that built the facility paid the mill... we can either give McLean Mill subsidies or we can get lumber from them.” Mayor Mike Ruttan added that the new water treatment plant isn’t the only building built with McLean Mill milled logs; so is the new cultural centre in Ucluelet. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

Port Alberni’s low water consumption and monitoring of their water system makes the city stand out from the pack, Mayor Mike Ruttan said on Monday night. “Last week at the Union of B.C Municipalities convention in Vancouver, Port Alberni was seen as a bit of a leader in terms of water usage and monitoring our water consumption,” said Ruttan. City engineer Guy Cicon said that it’s not a reputation that the city has gained by accident. “We’ve been working on this for a number of years,” said Cicon. He pointed to the city’s new water and sewer rate structure, which instead of rewarding high usage with a bulk rate, penalizes it with a higher one. “The water and sewer rate structure that we

adopted recently are conservation-based structures,” said Cicon. “It’s what we need to do to show that we are managing our resources as wisely as we can.”

‘Port Alberni was seen as a bit of a leader in terms of water usage and monitoring our water consumption.’ – Mike Ruttan That approach, Cicon said, positively influences the city’s chance of receiving senior government grant money. “It all started some years ago when we started to recognize our challenges with our water and sewer system... senior levels of government want to support and recognize local governments’

efforts to conserve resources.” The lifting of water restrictions on Sept. 28 was indicative of the city’s confidence in its water system, Cicon added. “Our lake reservoirs recovered quite quickly after the recent rain and that gave us a lot of confidence in our supply.” Water consumption also dropped, both due to the cooler weather and residents’ commitment to water conservation measures. “We started in the spring with 17,000 cubic metres a day and we were going down 10 per cent, 20 per cent, sometimes 30 per cent, bringing us down to around 14,000 cubic metres a day. Average daily residential usage per capita is 254 litres a day; according to a 2009 Environment Canada report, that compares favourably to the Canadian average of 335 litres.

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Mayor Mike Ruttan said that Island Timberlands has no plans to log near Holein-the-Wall and are instead interested in working with the regional district and city on a crosswalk from Coombs Country Candy and a trail to Hole-in-the-Wall. Logging is planned for the Lookout side of the highway however, some of which will be visible from the highway.

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A new social housing and retrofit committee is in the works, Coun. Ron Paulson revealed at city council on Monday night. “It’s a concept of working with representatives from the Nuu-chal-nulth Tribal Council and other agencies to see if we can make something happen in terms of retrofitting some housing in the city on a pilot basis,” said Mayor Mike Ruttan. Individuals in need of housing would work to retrofit homes that they would then live in, while gaining practical skills at the same time. The project will have environmental benefits as well, with homes retrofitted to the highest level of sustainability.

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NEWS The Alberni Valley News is published every Thursday by Black Press Ltd., 4656 Margaret St., Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 6H2. Phone: (250) 723-6399. Fax: (250) 723-6395. Classifieds: 1-855-310-3535. The Alberni Valley News is distributed free to 9,500 households in Port Alberni, Cherry Creek, Sproat Lake and Beaver Creek. The Alberni Valley News is Vancouver Island owned and operated. 2012 CCNA

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EDITORIAL

Tour’s journey is important Inner children take over city hall The Tour de Rock is not a race, it’s a ride, but then again, maybe it is a race – if not to beat cancer, then to try. Twenty-one benevolent, brave, fit riders set out Saturday (Sept. 19) on the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, a two-week cycling journey from the north end of Vancouver Island, to points west, then all the way to the southernmost shore. The participants – 17 police officers, three members of the military and a media rider – have been pedaling to checkpoints along the way, not in a cycle sprint to the finish, but as a team. They’re not out to win any yellow jerseys, rather, they’re supporting, together, the yellow daffodil that symbolizes the Canadian Cancer Society and its good work. The Cops for Cancer’s efforts have raised $20 million since the ride’s inception in 1998. That money can and will make a difference, going not only to programs for children with cancer and their families, but also to pediatric cancer research. There are two ways that we, as a community, can be part of the Tour de Rock, which passed through Port Alberni on Friday (Sept. 25). The first is to donate to the fundraising efforts, which can still be done online at www.tourderock.ca. The other way we can help is simply to watch for the tour on the Island Highway, yield the right-of-way, and offer our smiles, waves, thumbs-up and encouragement. Because they’re pedalling toward something good and true and worthy. There are sick kids here, and elsewhere, and it will forever be so, and we will be the ones who must care for them and care about them. — Nanaimo News Bulletin

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e’re seeing the effects of our post-literate, feelings-based education system and media on the federal election. Candidate bozo eruptions are becoming more frequent. Most recently a Liberal candidate on Vancouver Island admitted she has long believed that hijacked jetliners could not have destroyed the World Trade Centre on 9-11, that it was all “a lie.” That was “my truth,” she said, in the lingo of the feelings-first, inner-child crowd. Now she’s “moved on” to a slightly different fact-free conclusion, that we’ll just never know how those 3,000 people were murdered. And she wants to go to Ottawa and help run this country. Feelings-based beliefs were on display again at last week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities

convention in Vancouver, where bozo eruptions by local politicians come in bunches. This year’s main outbreak was an emotional demand that the B.C. government enact a provincial bill of rights. This magic municipal Magna Carta “recognizes the right of every resident to live in a healthy environment, including the right to clean air, clean water and vibrant ecosystems.” Alert taxpayers may wonder, how many lawyers would it take to define “vibrant”? More on that in a moment. Local councils across B.C. and around the country have been pitched this scheme by the David Suzuki Foundation, which calls it the Blue Dot campaign. In short, it’s part of the bigger plan to save the planet

by crushing capitalism, currently being pushed by the Pope, the UN and others. Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps was one of the most passionate backers. She quoted the plea presented to her council by an 11-year-old recruited by the Blue Dot team. There are many such children, terrified by indoctrination about the imminent destruction of Earth and all its cuddly creatures that has bombarded them since they learned to speak. They are found in the wealthiest countries in human history, those enjoying health, comfort and opportunity not imagined by anyone 100 years ago. In the vast, airconditioned hall of the Vancouver Convention Centre, there were several attempts at adult

If we’re going to have government by 11-year-olds, we might as well throw in a right to free ice cream.’

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supervision. Coquitlam Coun. Terry O’Neill noted that unlike intrinsic rights articulated in Canada’s charter, freedom of assembly and so forth, this is an attempt to invent new rights that are actually demands for “others to do something for you.” Indeed, if we’re going to have government by 11-year-olds, we might as well throw in a right to free ice cream. Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz went off on a rant about how this new “vision” would protect us from things like Volkswagen fiddling its diesel fuel emission results. The resolution calls for “access to justice when environmental rights are infringed,” which sounds like code for some sort of costly new legal aid program to pursue every individual grievance. Meanwhile in reality, class action lawsuits are being prepared to gain compensation for lost resale value of millions of cars.

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Green leader deserves say To the Editor,

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This is what happens in fortunate places like Canada that already have access to justice. O’Neill read off a long list of existing B.C. legislation that protects water, air, wildlife, food, public health and so on. Helps replied that this bill of rights would “consolidate” all that. One more layer of bureaucracy, that’s the Victoria spirit. Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb pleaded

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with rural delegates to reject this “David Suzuki propaganda” that is designed to put more roadblocks in the way of the very resource industries that provide our modern comforts. Alas, the resolution passed in a show of hands that should have been, but wasn’t, put to a counted vote. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

Last time I checked, Elizabeth May is still leader of one of Canada’s federal political parties and still running in October’s election. So why aren’t the media giving her equal time and asking her the same questions posed to leader of other “main” federal parties? At least ask Elizabeth May what her responses are to the other leaders’ answers to the questions she’s not being asked. Otherwise, it appears the media are getting sucked into (and thereby contributing to) the vortex of exclusionary politics created by Ms. May’s competitors. Surely the media aren’t afraid she might challenge the statusquo too much? That’s what makes news. So let’s get with the program, eh?! Liz Stonard, Port Alberni

Drilling should not be allowed To the Editor,

If drilling is allowed in Nova Scotia is B.C. next? The risk is far

to high and a 21-day capping of a blowout is totally insane due to the destruction caused to our oceans, therefore Shell’s application should be rejected. For more information, visit http://action.sumofus. org/a/shell-21-dayblowout/. Brian Michalenko, Port Alberni

If you want change, vote To the Editor,

In this super extended version of a federal election it seems that one issue has dominated: strategic voting. This isn’t new. We heard it in 2011 as well, but this time it seems to have reached a fever pitch and I admit to getting caught up in it as well. However, after many hours of consideration and study I’ve found that there seems to be one thing that a massive number of Canadians agree on thanks to the last four years of destructive and disturbing Harper governance. People want a change in government. That is a key difference from last time. If every one of those

Election letters policy The Alberni Valley News will not be publishing letters to the editor that we receive from candidates during the 2015 federal election. We feel the letters section is not the appropriate platform for electioneering. We do, however, welcome commentary from independent writers. Comment: Alberni Valley News, 4656 Margaret St., Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 6H2 E-mail: editor@albernivalleynews.com

people voted for that change it would be impossible for the Conservative party to form government. What’s more, instead of worrying about calculations and best chances and next times, people could simply vote for the change they want to see. That sounds like a much easier sell to the legions of non-voters, who are the ones truly holding the keys to 24 Sussex, than the current strategy that only appeals to the hyper-politically aware. Chris Alemany, Port Alberni

Writer predicts election results To the Editor,

The federal election is still three weeks away, but with all of the facts and reality on the table, the final result has been

calculated. The federal Conservatives will win the federal election either in a majority or minority government. The federal Liberals will become the official Opposition party. The federal NDP will become the third party in parliament. Joe Sawchuk, Duncan

Howling at the super moon To the Editor,

Since childhood I haven’t given omens and superstitions a second thought. After watching the eclipse of the supersized harvest ‘blood moon’, I felt a strange compulsion to go up to the attic, unlock my cobweb-infested streamer trunk and take out my old collection of turkey leg bones. For half an hour or more I insanely

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shouted at the bones, “Tell me what it means!” and then threw them on the floor. Each time they bounced and twirled before settling. Each time they formed the letters ‘J’ and ‘T’. Suddenly I understood the lunar message: red is the colour of the Liberal party; each Christmas I eat a drumstick; Justin Trudeau was born on Dec 25; and the bones miraculously and incessantly formed his initials, JT. The moon spoke to me. I now know who to vote for. No longer do I have to watch orchestrated debates, listen to spin-doctored ads; or read partisan pamphlets. A relief. Lloyd Atkins, Vernon

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Brett Wasylyniuk, top, watches his hair disappear after raising $1,000 to shave it for the Tour de Rock. Rider Derek Brand from Westshore RCMP, right, finds his mohawk mate in Tyson Elliott from Grade 1 at AW Neill School. And rider Pamela Harris from Esquimalt Military Police is reunited with her Croatian sheepdog Mac during the team’s stop in Port Alberni.

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When the 21 riders in the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock rounded the final turn on the Highway 4 Hump coming into Port Alberni, they were greeted with the flashing lights and red serge from a full contingent of Port Alberni RCMP members cheering them on. Riders continued on to Walmart, where members of the public as well as a trio of junior riders past and present greeted them. Riders also stopped at the Johnston Road Co-op, École Alberni Elementary, AW Neill School and the Royal Bank before a rest at the Best Western Barclay Hotel, then to Boston Pizza for the family carnival and pizza dinner. Hump day, as the trip into Port Alberni is called, marked the midway point of the 1,000-kilometre Tour de Rock. The trip began Sept. 19 in Port Alice and riders experienced some of the wettest weather since they began training, support member Kyle Slavin said. “Through seven months of training they had amazing weather. For them to have some pretty intense weather for their first few days of riding hardened them,” said Slavin, who was a Black Press media rider in 2012. Saturday morning before the team departed for the West Coast, former junior rider and cancer survivor Kayla Aolick held a brief memorial for the late Mike Lawless a Saanich Police sergeant who was the tour’s biggest motivator on Hump day. The team will ride into Victoria on Friday, Oct. 2 for the finale.

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Lights in partyspecific colours lit up the Courtenay-Alberni all-candidates forum at the Italian Hall on Sept. 29. It was a night of bold promises from NDP candidate Gord Johns. “We will repeal Bill C-51 and Bill C-24,” both Johns and Green

Party candidate Glenn Sollitt promised to cheers from the approximately 200 person audience. Conservative candidate John Duncan, a sitting MP for the riding formerly known as Vancouver Island North, was put on the defensive. “I can tell you that the act [Bill C-51] specifically excludes

lawful advocacy and protest,” said Duncan. “These people criticizing Bill C-51 know that but this is a political operation.” Sollitt was also on the attack. “We’re going to make omnibus bills illegal,” he said to cheers from the crowd. Tax credits were the subject of some heated debate.

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Henry was born November 18, 1933 in Hulscheid, Germany. He was predeceased by his parents Heinrich Peter and Berta Schulz and is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Magdalena, sons Marvin (Lynn), James and Michael, his grandchildren Kaleb, Isaiah, and Calla Schulz, sister Ursula Henning (Paul) and many nieces and nephews.

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Henry immigrated to Saskatchewan in 1954 to work at a relative’s farm equipment repair business; he then worked his way west, settling in Port Alberni in 1957. Henry was a school bus driver for over 30 years and also a member of Timbre Choir for over 40 years. He enjoyed skiing on Mount Arrowsmith and Mount Washington, as well as camping, fishing, hiking, playing cards, listening/singing to music and watching old movies, one of his favorites being Prisoner of Zenda. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Trinity Church, 4766 Angus Street, Port Alberni. Canon Peter Parker officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s Hospital, Vancouver. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca

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There’s a new format for Port Alberni Euro Fest this year, and it takes place takes place Oct. 10. Schutzenfest runs from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Kinderfest from 2–4 p.m., tickets $10 per child and adults are free, and Octoberfest 7 p.m. till late. Tickets are $25 per person and you must be 19 or over. For more info visit www.eurofest. info.

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The Alberni District Historical Society is marking its own past as it celebrates a golden anniversary. Members and friends are invited to a commemorative tea on Thursday, October 15, from 2-4 p.m. The tea will be held in the AV Museum. Everyone is welcome to share stories, test their knowledge of local history and, of course, to enjoy the birthday

cake. If you have an item, a photo or a special memory from 1965 (perhaps it was the year you were married?) please bring it along. The society, founded in 1965 as the A.D. Museum and Historical Society, operates the community archives where paper records are stored.

AV Photo Club exhibit

The current art exhibit at the Rollin Art Centre is all about photography. Until Oct. 17 the current exhibit showcases over 75 photographs from the AV Photo club featuring 10 photographers. As the holiday season is fast approaching, this exhibit gives you many options of affordable art. From bird lovers, to travel and local wildlife, there is something for everyone.

Halloween event at Rollin

This will be our second annual family event for a day of old

fashion jack-o-lantern carving. What a great way to start your day, carving under a big tent at the Rollin Art Centre. There will be lots of pumpkins to choose from and only $5 to register for each pumpkin. If you can’t make the day of carving, we will encourage you to take home your pumpkin but don’t forget to bring it back for the light up and to possibly win a ribbon in your age group. Carving takes place from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Rollin Art Centre.

What’s on at Chars:

Free: • Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m., lounge music • Friday, 8-10 p.m., social – LGBT hosted by Colin Simister Cover charge: • Saturday, Oct. 3, 8-10pm, Concert – The Fox Ryan McMahon solo - folk/roots/rock/ Americana.

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Ryan McMahon, The Fox from The Lion The Bear The Fox, plays at Char’s Landing on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 778-421-2427 for details.

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With the return of school and work for us all, I, for one, would dearly like to take off to a fantastical world of imagination. But sadly, that doesn’t always work, so why not pick up a book about the Imagine Nation instead? Originally published as Jack Blank and the Imagine Nation, The Accidental Hero by Matt Myklusch, stars a young boy whose only escape from life is an old comic book. Living a dreary life in St. Barnaby’s Home for the Hopeless, Abandoned, Lost, and Forgotten, Jack isn’t exactly optimistic about his future as a toilet brush cleaner. But when the villainous robot from Jack’s comic books crash-lands in the yard, and a mysterious emissary arrives to whisk Jack away to the Imagine Nation, he knows that his life will never be the same again. The Imagine Nations is a place for extraordinary people, with extraordinary powers, and Jack is one of them. But what Jack doesn’t know, is that he’s got a big secret in his past...and in his future.

AUDITION NOTICE Portal Players Dramatic Society is holding auditions for “Five Women Wearing The Same Dress” by Alan Ball on Tuesday, October 6th at 7pm. No preparation necessary, we will be doing cold reads and a bit of improv. Casting for 5 women: 25-45 yrs old and 1 man: 25-45 yrs old. There are adult themes in this play.

I’m always surprised by how few people have heard of this series. It’s one of my favorites! The vast scope of the world of the Imagine Nation is fantastical, yet completely believable. After reading The Accidental Hero, and moving to the Imagine Nation...wait, I don’t think I was supposed to say that. Tell you what, why not check out this amazing work of fiction (cough, cough) and join me? The Imagine Nation is waiting...but first Jack will have to decide if he could be the world’s greatest hero – or its greatest villain.

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UBCM full of networking The AlberniClayoquot Regional District was successful in getting all three of its resolutions passed at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver last week. The ACRD had sponsored three resolutions: to re-examine raw log export policies, to fully fund policebased victim services programs and to establish a fund for search and rescue operations. Passing of UBCM resolutions does not ensure provincial approval, it simply lends weight to municipalities’ requests. But it’s not just the resolutions that make the UBCM worthwhile, said Mayor Mike Ruttan.

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“Lots of connections with other communities” is a big benefit of the UBCM, Ruttan said. “Good connections with people in various Ministries,” he added. Coun. Chris Alemany echoed the networking aspect of the UBCM. “We were in a speed meeting with the Ministry of Forests for 15 minutes to talk about trying to get more direct lines of communication between municipalities and

forest companies enshrined in the Private Managed Forest Land Act,” said Alemany, adding that the Minister himself was not present. “I will be surprised if anything immediate comes of it, but they were at least willing to listen and receive our information,” he said. For Ruttan, the meetings helped him get an idea of how things are run at a higher government

level. “It’s helped put things into perspective,” said Ruttan. However, while the UBCM was valuable, Ruttan said he will wait and see just how useful the resolutions are. “Do those decisions that are made have any influence whatsoever on the provincial government? I don’t know.”

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Public Launch

October 6, 2015 2:30pm - 5:00pm Best Western Barclay Hotel

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The Alberni Valley Community Foundation welcomes the public to stop by to pick-up a copy of the report and learn about the AVCF. Coffee, tea, and goodies will be served.

PORT ALBERNI

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FUN-FILLED DAY

BIG EVENTS

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10TH

S ch u t ze n Fe st K in d e r Fe st O k t o be r Fe st FOR TICKETS & INFO:

“BE THERE”

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Assorted Colours Available at the Sale Price

1499

Plus

100

Gift Card!*

Plus Pay No Interest for 6 Months!* Island Owned & Operated · Visit us online at: www.la-z-boyvi.com Ronald McDonald House Charities®

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Compare at $2119

KENNEDY fabric stationary sofa

Courtenay Victoria Nanaimo

2937 Kilpatrick Ave 3501 Saanich Road (at Blanshard) 3200 North Island Hwy (Country Club Mall)

MON - THURS 10 - 5:30

FRI 10 - 7

SAT 10 - 5:30

(250) 871-6074 (250) 382-5269 (250) 756-4114

or Toll-Free 1-855-203-0857 or Toll-Free 1-877-452-5269 or Toll-Free 1-866-756-4114

SUN: 12 - 5 ( Courtenay Sun 11-4 )

*See store for details. Financing OAC, taxes paid at time of purchase. Hot Buys excluded. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Sale ends October 5th, 2015 or while supplies last.

Alberni Valley News - Thursday, Oct 01, 2015

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RHM Donair & Subs

- Made by Juanita and Kelly

BUY A FULL SIZE ASSORTED SUB COMBO DEAL

OUR FALL MENUS

(INCLUDES DRINK & CHIPS OR COOKIE)

Have you made your reservations yet?

10% OFF FROZEN ENTREE MEALS

To Order Call 778-421-4712 or E-mail: coastcatering@hotmail.ca www.coastcountrykitchen.ca • 4712 Ires Road

Family Restaurant

OCT. 30th Halloween Party ADULT COSTUME PARTY & DANCE FEATURING : LAZY MIKE AND THE ROCKIN’ RECLINERS FOOD SPECIALS AND REGULAR MENU • COSTUME PRIZES • TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE 80 TICKETS AVAILABLE • RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT SPROAT LAKE INN NOW! TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DELLAS CAFÉ & GROCERY & DRINKWATERS SOCIAL HOUSE

HAVING A SPECIAL EVENT? OUR BANQUET ROOM SEATS 45 THE RESTAURANT SEATS 94

Serving Port Alberni Since 1969

STAMPS CAFE

Get on our preferred e-mail list to receive our weekly menu to preorder your meals • We cook fresh meals Monday-Friday, Seniors to Family size • Need help organizing meals for elderly parents? We can help • Working too much? We can provide homemade meals?

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OPEN DAILY • OPEN LATE

4539 Gertrude St. • 778-421-1782

Weekl y Menu

WEEK OF OCTOBER 4TH • Crunchy Baked Chicken • Creamy Curry Chicken & Brocolli • Salisbury Steak • Hearty Beef Stew

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EXPIRES OCT 31,2015

is just around the corner.

WE CATER

Country Kitchen

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...AND GET 2ND ASSORTED SUB FREE

Thanksgiving

You choose the menu items, buffet or our menu. Special bar prices for groups.

10695 LAKESHORE ROAD, PORT ALBERNI | 250.723.2722 | DRINKWATERSSOCIALHOUSE.COM

Special Dietary Need? We will look after it!

“WE’LL KEEP YOU COMING BACK”

Smorgasboard 4pm - 8pm Every Sunday

4833 Johnston Rd 250-724-5794

DAYS $15.95 - ADULT $14.95 - SENIOR’S ALL YOU CAN EAT OPEN 7 E A WE Kt, • Roast Beef • Soup • Lasagna • Beef Ribs • Salad Bar Breakfasinner D • Pizza • Chicken • Dessert • Potatoes and more! Lunch &

Schnit Faced Saturday

3 different choices of schnitzels • Mushroom Gravy Schnitzel • Sweet Curry Schnitzel • Cordon Bleu Style Schnitzel

Like Us On Facebook

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FREE WIFI • RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED *Children pay their age

$14.95

Now Carrying Ice Cold Foster’s Australian For Beer

Free Delivery • Debit at the Door Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

4785 Beaver Creek Rd • 250-723-2474

Daily Drink Specials

$5 FOR RU RAL, DEBIT AT THE DOOR

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CAFÉ

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250-723-6399

We take pride in our home cooked products. Everything is made fresh.

SMOKIN’ HOT PRICES NOTHING OVER $10 DINE IN, TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | FROM 11AM - 9PM

Eat In or Take Out 778.421.0705

3169 2nd Ave (Between Argyle & Athol ) Preorder - Call 778-421-5221

HALLOWEEN

End your evening with a big BANG! Fireworks 9:00 PM Free Hotdogs & Hot Chocolate 8 - 9:30 PM Pub: DJ Music from 10pm

(250)

723-8119

Prizes for Adult Costumes & Best Couple wins a weekend in Tofino! INTERESTED? CALL

250-723-6399

7005985

723-4343

Harbour Quay

(Next to SugarShak)

Proudly Presents

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(250)

Suite 9B - 3753 10th Avenue in the 10th Avenue Plaza

Open 5 days a week 9am-9pm Sunday 9am-4pm • Closed Mondays

BLUE MARLIN INN

Serving up this spot FOR YOU!

4706 Johnston Road in the Adelaide Plaza

Specialty Coffees Decadent Desserts • Sticky Buns & Cinnamon Buns • Soups, Salads & Sandwiches

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NOW LICENSED

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INTERESTED? CALL

WE DELIVE R FOR FREE IN CITY LIMIT S

LUNCH & DINNER

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Serving up this spot FOR YOU!

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BLUE MARLIN INN

5022 Johnston Road 250-723-5663

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Thursday, Oct 01, 2015 - Alberni Valley News Start To Finish at Windsor

Plywood

MAKE A ROOM STUNNING

WITH NEW FLOORING! SALE ENDS OCTOBER 31, 2015

VINLOC VINYL FLOORING

VINLOC VINYL TILES

VINCLICK VINYL TILES

REG. 3.99

REG. 3.25

NOW

RESIDENTIAL REG. 2.99 NOW

$2.55/SQFT

COMMERCIAL

$3.35/SQFT

15% OFF

VARATHANE & OLD MASTERS STAINS AND CLEAR COATS

$3.35/SQFT

WATCO DANISH OIL NOW

4740 Tebo Ave Port Alberni V9Y 8B1

GRK SCREWS

$16.99

BUTCHER BLOCK OIL

CIRCA 1850 TERRA NOVA OIL

REG. 8.79

REG. 6.19

$7.45

$5.25

NOW /947 ML

$2.95/SQFT

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NOW

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R4™ Multi Purpose Screw

RSS™ Rugged Structural Screw

• Interior / Exterior Use - Decking - Stairs - Residential Construction • No Pre-Drilling Unless Material Requires • Self Countersinking • Starhead Recess / Non Stripping Heads • Can Be Used With Fibrous Materials • Extreme Threads

• Interior / Exterior Use - Ledger Board - Retaining Walls - Log & Timber Framing • No Pre-Drilling Unless Material Requires • Lag Screw Alternative • Built In Washer Head • CEE Thread Enlarges Hole for Improved Drawing Strength

250-724-5751 Fax: 250 724-3325

Mon-Fri: 7:30 - 5:30 Sat: 8:00 - 5:30 SUN 9:00 - 5:00

ALL SALES CASH AND CARRY ONLY

KREG JIG NOW AVAILABLE IN STOCK!

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