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the professional cook program. The college was able to freeze the program Things are looking up for and redirect the money North Island College’s Port to a kitchen attendant Alberni Campus, says NIC program, and will start president John Bowman. an electrical foundation Bowman visited program in February. Port Alberni for the “We expect to see strong institution’s orientation interest in that,” Bowman day in September. said. “There was a real The employment buzz, a positive transition feeling at the construction campus,” Bowman labour program said. has been That warm, fuzzy “extremely feeling extended popular,” he said. to the end of the “That program has JOHN month, when been fully enrolled BOWMAN enrolment figures and we’ve had a were released. wait list for it.” “Things are looking A dozen secondary very healthy. Most of the students are enrolled in programs are up a bit,” he the dual credit and Ace-It said. programs, strengthening As of the end of NIC’s relationship with September North Island Alberni District Secondary College had 304 students School. Six different registered to attend programs are offered classes compared to 320 under the accelerated last year. credit enrolment in “We see strong industry training. enrolment in English, Math Bowman predicts and Science numbers interest in trades training are up,” Bowman said. will increase in the next Humanities, social science year. Trades students and health programs are account for 55 of 304 all full. Practical nursing, individuals. There are 80 health care assistant, enrolled in health and early childhood care and human services programs education and human and 117 in university services all have 20 studies. students enrolled in their “There’s lots of room respective programs—no for growth,” he said, change from last year. adding he would like to “The demand definitely see continued course exceeds supply for nursing diversification. programs,” Bowman said. The one area the The trades programs college saw decline in “are close to full,” such as enrolment this year was the joinery and cabinet in adult basic education— making, welding and something Bowman automotive technician attributes to the provincial programs. government’s policy One area suffering from change on tuition for that a lack of students was program. ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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tudent experiences and student successes top North Island College’s five-year strategic plan—dubbed Plan 2020—released this month. And the first step to achieving success with that mandate was to broaden the strategic planning process to include outreach to all NIC communities, president John Bowman said. “We are a complex institution with many moving parts. It’s a longer list of priorities.” The new plan outlines nine key priorities and 45 goals for the college between 2016–2020. Some of those goals include offering high-quality, relevant, responsive curriculum and programs, access to learning across the region, Aboriginal education, focus on people, resources, investment and sustainability as well as strenghtening community connections.

“It was a strong message in our consultations...that for us to be successful we need to be closely connected to the communities where we serve,” he said. The provincial government requires every post-secondary institution to have a fiveyear capital plan, but NIC has doubled that. “We felt a 10-year time horizon is more realistic to accomplish what is on our list,” Bowman said. The No. 1 priority is to consolidate their Campbell River campus from two locations to one. The same goes for Port Alberni, which rents its trades building on Tebo Avenue from the city on top of maintaining its Roger Street campus. NIC is looking at whether it makes sense in the next 10 years to construct a new building at its Roger Street site. “We have a lot of land. We have 20 acres on the Port Alberni campus,” Bowman said. “We’re fortunate our buildings in Port Alberni, Courtenay and Campbell

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See next week’s AV News for more coverage on the poverty conversation.

Alberni gets F for child poverty City has highest rate of child poverty in B.C., advocacy group says

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Port Alberni has the highest child poverty rate in the province, according to a 2015 B.C. Child Poverty Report Card released Tuesday. The report, put out by child advocacy group First Call BC, puts Port Alberni in first place for children living in low-income families. With 31 per cent of all children under the age of 18 living in lowincome families, Port Alberni is tied with Duncan for first place. Province-wide, one in five children live in poverty. In early childhood poverty—ages five and under—Port Alberni scores even worse. Again tied with Duncan, 37 per cent of all children five and under live in lowincome households. That number, according to First Call BC, is especially concerning. “Given the critical importance of

the early years for children’s development, it is alarming that the child poverty rates for young children was higher than the overall child poverty rate in nearly every urban area in the province,” reads the report. “The devastating effects of high poverty rates for this age group can include lifelong consequences for children’s physical, cognitive and social development.” The report showed a correlation between children in lone-parent households and childhood poverty. While lone-parent

families only made up 20 per cent of the population, they accounted for half of the children living in poverty. According to Statistics Canada, 37.5 per cent of Port Alberni families are lone-parent families. That’s compared to 31 per cent on Vancouver Island and 27 per cent province-wide. Children with disabilities, visible minorities and First Nations are more likely to experience child poverty, according to the report. Statistics Canada shows that 17 per cent of the Alberni Valley

population is First Nations, compared to seven per cent on Vancouver Island and five per cent provincewide. According to the child poverty report, lone-parent families are much more likely to have food-insecure children. Only two per cent of two-parent families had food insecure children but that number rose to 14 per cent for lone-parent ones. That lack of good nutrition has a negative effect on child development. “Hunger and poor nutrition have wellknown effects on

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children’s growth and development. In addition to the impacts on their physical health, poorly nourished children have trouble concentrating on learning at school and may exhibit behaviour problems,” reads the report. Housing is another concern for children growing up in poverty. “In 2011, B.C. was the only province with more than one in 10 children in couple families living in core housing need,” the report states. A family is considered to be in

core housing need if it spends more than one-third of the household’s income on rent, lives in a home needing major repairs or in one without sufficient space. For children in loneparent families, the statistics are even worse. In 2011, 33 per cent of children in loneparent families in B.C. lived in core housing need. Core housing need statistics do not include First Nations reserves, of which the Alberni Valley has several.

“The calculated core-housing-need rates do not include households living on First Nations reserves, which often endure deplorable housing conditions,” the report states. The child poverty report card lists 20 recommendations and calls for a 13 per cent decrease in child poverty rates in B.C. by 2020. Recommendations include tax reforms, a $10 a day care system and an increased focus on First Nations children. reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/AlberniNews

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Council approves dispensary licencing rules MARIJUANA DISPENSARY: | A city report recommends keeping them away from schools, residential areas and other dispensaries. KATYA SLEPIAN

away from schools and residential areas, but still allow them in the city. A report from city planner Scott Smith outlined amendments to the zoning bylaw to keep the dispensaries

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A torn city council approved a set of medical marijuana dispensary regulations that will keep such businesses

in commercial and business zones only, keeping them away from schools and residential areas. “As we’re all aware, under the current law it is illegal to sell marijuana as a

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storefront operation,” said Smith. However, Smith added, Vancouver is already regulating marijuana dispensaries and Victoria is considering similar regulations. City council approved marijuana dispensaries in Port Alberni at the Nov. 9 meeting and directed Smith to prepare a regulatory scheme. Smith’s proposed regulations are similar to those enacted by the city of Vancouver earlier this year. Proposed zoning bylaw amendments included limiting dispensaries to commercial zones only, keeping them 300 metres away from schools, 300 metres away from other dispensaries, not allowing ATMs at dispensaries and not allowing dual usage for dispensaries. The distance between dispensaries was upped to one

kilometre at Coun. Sharie Minions’ request. Also similar to Vancouver’s regulations was that all dispensaries—nonprofits or otherwise— will require a business licence.

‘It’s not endorsement– it’s protectionism for our community.’ – Ron Paulson Generally, registered non-profits do not require a business licence in Port Alberni. The conditions of a proposed dispensary business licence would state that the business must be in a fully enclosed building with a transparent front, no minors may be allowed in, operating hours must be between 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and a fire alarm,

security and video surveillance system must be in place. While the vote was 5-2 in favour of the regulations, not all of city council was happy with the result. “I would plead with council to reconsider their last decision... there’s no place for the city to try and regulate. Leave it to the RCMP and let them make the decisions,” said Coun. Denis Sauve. Mayor Mike Ruttan agreed. “We’re treading in an area that is not really our responsibility as a council; this is federal jurisdiction,” Ruttan said. “What we’re doing is that we’re taking precautions to protect our people potentially, in the future, not knowing what the federal government may bring down in respect to its regulations.” However, Coun. Chris Alemany believed that the

proposed zoning and bylaw amendments were within the city’s right to implement. “There are measures that the city can take as a municipality in order to zone and make changes to the business licences,” said Alemany. Alemany, who has been a proponent of regulation since the issue was thrust upon council, said he approved of the city planner’s regulations. Sauve told the rest of council he believed that any regulation was an endorsement. “You’re endorsing an illegal activity.” Coun. Ron Paulson vehemently denied any comparison of endorsement and regulations. “In no way for me does this indicate an endorsement of the product,” said Paulson. “It’s not endorsement—it’s protectionism for our community.” Continued / A26

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Sewer separation project continues at Coal Creek The next step of the city’s Liquid Waste Management Plan is set to commence following a tender award for the Coal Creek sanitary sewer project. “This really is a big part of our stormwater and underground work in the coming years,” says city engineer Guy Cicon. “Our effort here is to separate rainwater from our combined sewers.” The tender for the project was awarded to the low bidder, Copcan Civil Ltd., for $115,379. According to city engineering technician Boyd Wong, only approximately 40 per cent of the city’s sewer system is twinned out (separated) into sanitary and storm sewers—the rest is combined.

‘This really is a big part of our stormwater and underground work in the coming years.’ GUY CICON

Most of the south side of town— where Coal Creek is located— is not twinned out because of the city’s history. Much of the city’s sewage system was constructed preamalgamation. At the time, the city of Port Alberni (now South Port) went with a combined sewer system. The city of Alberni (North Port) separated its systems. Separating the combined sewers on the south side of town has been a decadeslong project, Cicon said. “A big element of our liquid waste management plan is

to separate out the rainwater that doesn’t need to be treated and pumped,” he said. “Coal Creek is a catchment area we’ve been focusing on for a few years now.” Coal Creek is located at Weaver Park and the segment of the work that was tendered runs under Third Avenue and requires work outside of city crews’ scope. “There’s a huge fill there and to excavate this by conventional means would require a lot of excavation time,” said Cicon. “Using directional drilling technology, we’re drilling into the embankment and

pulling a pipe through which will act as our new sanitary sewer line.” The current combined sewer line will continue to function as the city’s stormwater main. Cicon said that hitting rock—as the city recently has during utility work on Third Avenue and Neill Street—isn’t a concern. “We know that this area has been filled so the wild card here is are we going to hit any rubble that we can’t drill through?” Cicon said, adding that the contractor will pay for any extra costs. The city has done some test holes in the area to get an idea of the composition of the fill and Cicon said it was possible to shift the drill over and avoid any rubble. Work on the sewer separation project will start in the coming weeks and will take 60 days to complete.

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Alberni Valley

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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Publisher: Teresa Bird Editor: Susan Quinn

EDITORIAL

Car crash day: are we listening? Wednesday, Nov. 18 was the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims in Canada, set aside for Canadians to remember those who have lost their lives or been seriously injured on Canadian roads. Each year in this country, almost 1,900 people are killed on road crashes, and almost another 165,000 are injured. But we have to ask, is anyone listening? According to statistics, drug-impaired driving is now rivaling alcohol-impaired driving. Distracted driving continues to be a significant safety concern, with Canada’s youth most likely to text while driving. Additional high-risk factors – all preventable – include speeding and aggressive driving, driver fatigue and failure to wear a seat belt. Here in B.C., Justice Minister Suzanne Anton asked, “How many deaths are acceptable? The answer is none. Last year, we had 290 British Columbians lose their lives in crashes. So many of these are preventable by convincing people not to drink and drive, to put down their phone, or to stay within the speed limit.” The bottom line is that road crashes impact everyone. Too often we think we’re immune to the effects of speed, of driving too closely or answering just one text. It’s clear that issues of speed are of considerable concern for Island residents, but from recent police reports, we know also that incidents of driving after drinking and after smoking marijuana are still finding their way to local streets. Police have issued multiple driving suspensions over recent weeks, impounding drivers’ cars in the process. Another faced several charges this past weekend after colliding with multiple vehicles in the Foul Bay Road area. Any one of these recent incidents could have ended in tragedy. Want to learn more about the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims? Visit rememberroadcrashvictims. ca — Oak Bay News

Lights out for opponents of Site C TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views

ICTORIA – The fall session of the B.C. legislature petered out two days early last week, as the ruling B.C. Liberals and the opposition NDP agreed to turn out the energyefficient lights and head for home. NDP leader John Horgan skipped the last day and headed to the B.C. Institute of Technology campus in Burnaby. There he announced “PowerBC,” billed as the NDP’s “bold, progressive plan for the future of B.C. energy, with a strong focus on jobs.” Reporters asked, how many jobs? Horgan said retrofitting public buildings and homes for energy efficiency would create jobs all around the province, but he can’t say how many. How much does the plan cost, and does it include subsidizing homeowners to fix their windows and

insulation? “The costing will be more apparent when we get closer to the election,” Horgan replied. Whatever the cost, the NDP plan apparently rests on the assumption that the $9 billion Site C dam project on the Peace River can be stopped by an NDP government after the 2017 election. That money would be used to build wind and solar generation, and to install a sixth and final water turbine at Revelstoke dam. The chances of Site C being stopped are approaching zero. Construction of an access road started two months ago, site clearing and work camp construction a month before that. Energy Minister Bill Bennett says the main dam construction contract will be let shortly, followed by the powerhouse contract next year. Horgan said remaining

legal challenges could slow or stop the project. The West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations have lost their case against Site C twice, in the B.C. Supreme and Federal Courts, and are appealing. The Doig River and McLeod Lake Indian Bands dropped their challenges, and McLeod Lake’s construction company has started work on a Site C contract. West Moberly Chief Roland Willson staged a dramatic protest at the legislature last spring, bringing a cooler of frozen bull trout from a river below the two existing Peace dams, telling media they were too contaminated with mercury to eat. Flooding land for hydro dams does elevate methylmercury levels in water, but BC Hydro provided me with the

‘Horgan said remaining legal challenges could slow or stop the project.’

TO COMMENT … We welcome your original comments on editorials, columns, on topics in the Alberni Valley News or any subjects important to you. Only letters that include name, address, and day and evening phone numbers and that are verified by the Alberni Valley News can be considered for publication. Letters to the editor and articles submitted to the Alberni Valley News may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. The Alberni Valley News is a member of the B.C. Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, P.O. Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C., V9G 1A9. For information phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

latest study that included fish samples collected by West Moberly members. It shows average methylmercury levels remain below federal guidelines for limiting consumption of commercially sold fish. It’s an odd coincidence that Willson suddenly made this claim, 47 years after the first Peace dam was completed, when he happened to be in court trying to stop Site C. A coalition of U.S. and Canadian environment groups is also demanding that Site C be stopped, using typical arguments to appeal to their lowinformation donor base. According to the Sierra Club and others, Site C is not renewable energy because the (largely idle) farmland it floods is a “carbon sink.” Forests do store carbon, albeit temporarily, but farmland where the trees have been cleared? This is gluten-free gobbledegook. They also trot out the claim that Site C will be used to power liquefied natural gas operations.

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Commitment to accuracy To report corrections and clarifications, contact editor Susan Quinn at 250-723-6399 or e-mail: editor@ albernivalleynews.com or drop by our office at 4656 Margaret St.

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Mailbag: Feedback on poverty of all levels.

◆ OPINION

QUESTION of the week

City should ask what we want To the Editor,

Re: Open doors to refugees, Editorial, Nov. 19 What is wrong with this picture? The city is going to apply to open our doors to refugees without so much as an inclination as to whether the people of the Alberni Valley want to open our doors to refugees. What is wrong with having a referendum on the subject? Does the city just take it for granted that the people want this to go through without a little input into it? We have been bombarded with continuous media reports on the TV

Should Port Alberni accept Syrian refugees?

Yes – 48.5% No – 51.5% This week’s question: Are you surprised that Port Alberni has the highest level of child poverty in kids under 5 years old in B.C.?

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about terrorism all over Europe, and the fact that ISIS is getting bolder and bolder with its attacks and recruitment tactics and infiltrating countries. We as solid Canadians in a small community should have the right to decide if we want to take the chance to follow through with this venture. A referendum is a very good and viable way to let the citizens of Port Alberni know that the city is asking for their opinion, rather than none at all. Then the people can look back 20 years from now and say, we made the decision and live by it. Dave Noble, Port Alberni

Who legislated poverty levels? To the Editor,

As an ex-RN who has been studying the system for over 17 years, here’s yet another example of how out-of-touch bureaucracy can be: apparently B.C socialassistance clients, receiving just over $600/month regular welfare to averaging about $900/month on disability, are being notified by the Ministry this month that “if you are eligible for the 2015 Christmas Supplement, it is included in this month’s payment”. “If”?! Pray tell, exactly what level of legislated poverty

does the BC government require that falls within some Dickensian “eligibility requirements” for a $35 “Christmas Supplement”? Surely the extra is welcomed by those who receive it, yet government’s attitude towards clients and the way they are so often treated as second-class citizens still disaffects and perpetually creates a dis-ease within the population. The last thing we need nowadays and hardly accomplishing the mandate of “social” assistance and contributing to a healthy, well-engaged society.

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Argument getting old From / A10

Most proponents so far have said they will use gas for LNG processing, and if they don’t have hydro available for ancillary power, they will have to burn more gas. BC Hydro has just finished its latest grid upgrade, a second high-voltage transmission line from Merritt to Coquitlam. It adds disaster reliability to the system that brings power from the Peace and Columbia dams to the Lower Mainland. If you’re arguing that hydroelectricity isn’t renewable power, you’ve already lost.

Liz Stonard, Port Alberni

E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

Owners letting dogs go free on city trails face fine of $100 POLICE BEAT Insp. Richards

Port Alberni has a fantastic combination of weather and trail systems. These two factors have resulted in the trails being high utilized by a combination of users. Often the trails have

to accommodate different user types. It is essential that everyone works together to make the trail system enjoyable and safe for everyone. An issue that continues to cause problems for trail users is that of dogs. The largest issue has centred on unleashed dogs. Unleashed dogs have been responsible for biting both other

trail users and other dogs. The City of Port Alberni has a bylaw specifically to address pet issues, the Animal Control and Pound Bylaw, No. 4593. Under Section 17(c).. no owner of a dog shall permit or allow the dog to be in a public place unless the dog is kept on a leash, chain or tether not exceeding

183 centimetres (six feet) in length and the dog is under the immediate care and control of a competent person. The only public place in which a dog may be off leash is at the designated dog park. The bylaw also defines a vicious dog as one which has killed or injured an animal or human

or one who has aggressively chased or threatened an animal or human. Section 23 dictates that vicious dogs must be muzzled and under control of a competent person. Under Section 20, if an animal defecates in a public place it is the person having care for the animal that shall immediately remove the excrement and dispose of it in a

sanitary manner. The Bylaw provides for fines of $100 for each offence of being off leash, $50 for failing to remove excrement and $500 for failing to muzzle vicious dogs. Additionally, dog owners can be held civilly responsible for the damage caused by a dog bite. Often I hear that “my dog is friendly”

or something similar. Unfortunately, these dog too can lash out and bite a person or another dog. Only by everyone working together and following the safety rules of having pets on leach and under control will be make the trails safe. Insp. Mac Richards is the OIC at Port Alberni RCMP.

Letters Mail: Letters, Alberni Valley News, 4656 Margaret St., Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 6H2 Fax: 250-723-6395 E-mail: editor@albernivalleynews.com Letters should be no longer than 300 words and will be edited. Include your address and phone number (although those won’t be published) and a first name or two initials. We won’t publish anonymous letters, or letters to third parties. We regret that, due to the volume of letters we receive, not all will be printed.

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People who do not believe in God, or the Devil or Climate change do not examine the evidence. Why are some young people driven to murder people and commit suicide? They have much to live for but they have no hope. The fearful victims respond with bombing and suspicion of their neighbours. The devil revels in fomenting war between armies of the life killing spirits of fear and hopelessness. Other people offer hope and love to families living in hell. They open their homes, their wallets, and their hearts to these families. God responds with the life affirming spirits of hope and love. We read today’s news in despair. The devil’s armies seem infinitely larger than God’s. Be strong, have faith. I have read the last chapter of the book. God wins. Be on the winning side.

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3747 Church Street, Port Alberni Reverend Minnie Hornidge SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Praise Singing - 10:15 am Worship Service & Children’s Worship -10:30 am www.albernivalleyuc.com Phone: 250.723-8332

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BC Hydro upgrades local substations KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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Young. “In doing so, we’ve multiplied the capacity of the existing substations.” The two substations had been in service for approximately 60 years and were at capacity, said BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson. “Beginning in the spring of 2012, we initiated a consultation process with the Hupacasath First Nation and the Ucluelet First Nation and local government on some options on how we could upgrade the transmission system for reliable power,” Watson said. Hupacasath chief

councillor Stephen Tatoosh was happy with the way the project has gone. “The Hupacasath Nation was involved in the planning stages. BC Hydro approached our nation and we’re happy that they recognized the Hupacasath core territory,” said Tatoosh. “We know how important power is since we’re involved in the power industry ourselves with the China Creek microhydro project.” Tatoosh was also glad that some of the jobs stayed local within the Hupacasath and the Alberni Valley.

“We managed to get our community members and some local contractors some jobs.” According to Watson, while various options were considered, upgrading the existing stations was found to be the best and most cost-effective option, Watson added. The total cost came in under the budgeted $56 million. Approximately half was relocated per substation. “It’s had good community support,” said Watson. “These substations are kind of out of sight, out of mind...

but they play a critical role in keeping the lights on.” The substations serve about 3,900 customers, Watson added. “The power comes by Dunsmuir substation about 20 kilometres north of Qualicum Beach at Nile Creek, come across to Port Alberni and then goes onto Great Central Lake and Long Beach. From there the transmission system turns into a distribution system, which is lower voltage, and so that goes to Ahousaht, Ucluelet, Tofino and Salmon Beach.” Continued / A20

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Klubhouse a winner

Marilee Alexander of Klubhouse for Kids was thrilled to be one of five business in Canada awarded $1,000 from Yellow Pages Shop the Neighbourhood. Alexander signed up for the promotion that launches Nov. 28 with a smartphone app after hearing about it from the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce (33 local businesses are participating). Alexander upgraded the staff area at the store with her prize money.

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Shop the 24 Days of Christmas at local merchants and you could win big. The Chamber will be looking for shoppers and rewarding them with $25 gift certificates. Also...a chance to WIN up to $2,500 in $100 gift cards!

for larger prizes of gift certificates from participating businesses. Based on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation by businesses, prizes could mount up to a $2,500 grand prize, with smaller prizes of $1,500, and $1,000.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our local stores have to be competitive with larger markets...â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bill Collette

To make the program happen, local retailers will be contributing $100 gift cards. For every $100 donated, the chamber will purchase a $25 gift card for the instant prizes. Winners could be posted on Facebook and grand prize winners will be announced in local media. Collette reminds shoppers that trying shops here at home first, supports the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our survey last

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Try shopping here in the Alberni Valley this holiday season and you could win big. The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce is launching Try Home First on Dec. 1 to encourage shoppers to check out the local shops before heading out of town to Christmas shop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are asking shoppers to try our local stores first to find what they are looking for,â&#x20AC;? says chamber executive director Bill Collette. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find what they want, then fine, head for Nanaimo, but give your local store owners an opportunity.â&#x20AC;? To encourage shoppers to Try Home First, they are offering prizes of gift cards in December and into January. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it works: you might be shopping in a local store when someone from the chamber walks up and offers to pay for $25 of your purchase right there at the cashier. That will happen every day from Dec. 1 to 24, randomly and without warning at participating businesses. Then, come January, names will be drawn

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Extra 300 Model Plane; Safe Prop Protection; Ready to Fly .....................................................129 Two $50 Gift Certificates of Road Labour .................................................................................100 Onyx Self-inflating Life Jacket (Adult) ......................................................................................173 Personal Pan Pizza; 10 coupons ................................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................75 Case 10-30 Motor Oil .................................................................................................................67 Yoga class:Certificate for 1 set (8 week module) or Workshop of Choice w/ T W Studio ..............80 Motorola moto e cell phone......................................................................................................150 Certificate for Windshield Chip Repair........................................................................................40 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Stanley Professional Grade Socket Set 183 pc; Lifetime warranty .........................................349 Acrylics on Canvas: Great Horned Owl ....................................................................................250 Gift Certificate for Any of Your Service Needs; Exp. December 31, 2016 .................................100 Gift Card .....................................................................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Native Carvings ..........................................................................................................................80 U-cut Christmas tree - any size................................................................................................50 One Private Riding Lesson (1 hour) ............................................................................................53 Viking Rain Jacket (L) ................................................................................................................90 Gift Certificate ............................................................................................................................50 One month Fitness Classes & Sauna Membership...................................................................140 One pair Spy Sunglasses; Decoy Happy Gray/Green ................................................................178 Gift Certificate to Clam Bucket Restaurant .................................................................................50 One Voucher for all activities .....................................................................................................75 Large serving platter; Hand built with cat figure; black and white ............................................43 Pandora Floral Fancy Ring........................................................................................................140 One Wheel Alignment .................................................................................................................85 Planter Basket & Gift Certificate for $25 ....................................................................................75 Gift Certificate ............................................................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Laminated Map: Vancouver Island from Space .........................................................................40 Dinner for Four ...........................................................................................................................55 Figurine: Scugnizzo by A.G. .......................................................................................................80 Certificate for Labour Service or 1 Oil Change (up to 5L of oil, new filter and lube) ..................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Gift Certificate ............................................................................................................................50 Necklace & Earrings: Rose quartz pendant & beads; amethyst, pearls, copper, glass ...............75 Larry Robinson Hall of Fame Collectors Souvenir Print ............................................................300 Gift Card & 5000 Points ............................................................................................................100 Two hours of Cleaning ................................................................................................................50 Gift Certificate ............................................................................................................................50 Certificate for Family Bowling Night...........................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Certificate to Starboard Grill .......................................................................................................40 Subway Gift Card ........................................................................................................................50 Ten $5 Gift certificates ...............................................................................................................50 Gift Card .....................................................................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 4 tickets: 5 Woman--Same Dress; 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Pandora Majestic Feather Ring ................................................................................................100 Gift Certificate ............................................................................................................................50 Canvas Print of Caroline Mars ....................................................................................................94 Certificate for one Pet exam/consultation ..................................................................................90 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Basket #2: Local History Pkg. with variety of media ..................................................................75 Gift Card .....................................................................................................................................50 Initiatives Purple & Black Tunic top w/ Lace hem; Shalimar Scarf-cotton ................................77 Gift Card .....................................................................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Fluval CHI 5 Gallon Aquarium Kit ..............................................................................................109 Certificate to Little Bavaria .........................................................................................................40 Mustang Floater Coat (L) Black, No changes...........................................................................360 Gift Certificate ............................................................................................................................40 Turkey / Grocery Certificate for Quality Foods............................................................................50 McFarland Hockey Collectibles; Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Evgeni Malkin ...........................60 5 Pack Flex Package ..................................................................................................................75 Certificate for HD PVR Model 3510.........................................................................................248 Hummel Figurine: Sensitive Hunter ..........................................................................................235 Gift Certificate ............................................................................................................................50 Wheel Alignment ........................................................................................................................85 Cuisinart Electric Fondue Set ...................................................................................................100 Certificate for Welding: Shop Service Only ................................................................................85 U-cut Christmas tree - any size................................................................................................50 Gold Tiger eye Bracelet ..............................................................................................................40 RV Ceramic Toilet w/ power flush; low flush technology; Comfort height seat. .......................200 Club Char Pass for 5 Shows .......................................................................................................50 Crescent Brand Professional Tool Set (148 pc.) 6 & 12 point SAE and Metric Sockets ............168 Certificate for Christmas Wreath ..............................................................................................100 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 One bag each Royal Canin Dog Food & Treats; $50 worth of Merchandise or Services .............94 Gift Certificate for Foils only .....................................................................................................120 Uplift Premium Power Lifting Seat: Get up and out of a chair ..................................................223 Gift Certificate ............................................................................................................................50 Portable Car Shelter - 10’ X 20’ - Unopened/Never Used ........................................................250 Manicure & Pedicure with foot massage ...................................................................................50 Banner: 8 feet (Does not include New Logo Set-up) .................................................................89 Five pound bullet of Coffee ........................................................................................................95 Prime Reach Plan: Commercial Messaging - 25 thirty second ads .........................................660 Christmas tree (7 feet): U-cut or pick up at ADSS .....................................................................40 Stick RH Elite 02 Flex 85 With Extended Warranty ...................................................................225 Certificate for Family Bowling Night...........................................................................................50 Gift Certificate ............................................................................................................................50 Rope Light & Starter Cord ..........................................................................................................60 Certificate for Use in Service Department ..................................................................................50 Gift Certificate for Wine ............................................................................................................100 Game Fryer; 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colour of West coast Beach Sand .....................................................................................54 Gift Certificate for Service ..........................................................................................................75 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Gift Basket ..................................................................................................................................40 U-cut Christmas tree - any size................................................................................................50 2 Month Full Package: Gym, Yoga Classes ...............................................................................100 Hummel Figurine: Chimney Sweep ..........................................................................................120 Gift Certificate ..........................................................................................................................150 Set of Bowl & four dessert plates from Pot Luck Ceramics .....................................................114 Family Pass for train & Mill; 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October 1, 2016 ........................200 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Westward 20 pc. 3/8 Drive Hi-vis Socket Set ...........................................................................228 Load of Gravel ..........................................................................................................................250 B&W 8x10 print of Chesterman’s Beach; 5x7 print of Tonquin Beach; 6 Art cards.....................70 Gift certificate.............................................................................................................................40 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Christmas Wreath .......................................................................................................................50 Gift Card .....................................................................................................................................40 One Manicure & Pedicure and One Nail Polish & Oil ................................................................100 Bossons of England Wall Hanging Collectibles: Lords of the Desert & Desert Hawks .............100 Gift Certificate ............................................................................................................................50 Gift Certificate for dinner at Little Bavaria ..................................................................................50 Soya concept taupe coloured cozy Lady’s Wintercoat; c/w detachable hood (S).....................169 Certificate for Goods or Services................................................................................................50 Gift Certificate of Road Labour ...................................................................................................50 Stanley Professional Grade Socket Set; 73 pc.; Black chrome; Imperial and Metric .................69 RV Patio Mat: Brown, DuoHorse Head, 9’ x 18’........................................................................100 One only Gas Furnace Maintenance (Exp. 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Aura Interior, Fine Sanding Sponge, Tray Kit, Wooster 2” brush ...................125 Swarovski Stardust Black Bracelet ............................................................................................80 Kardashian Beauty Kit for Women: Hair spray, conditioner, and more.......................................45 Club Char Pass for 5 Shows .......................................................................................................50 Under Armour Storm Hoodie (M) Graphite colour .....................................................................70 Certificate for income Tax Preparation .......................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................75 One bag each Royal Canin Cat Food & Treats; $50 worth of Merchandise or Services ..............85 Coal Harbour Lady’s Jacket: Your choice for size and colour ....................................................65 Leather Wallet: Chiwit Design.....................................................................................................75 Certificate for Labour Service or 1 Oil Change (up to 5L of oil, new filter and lube) ..................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Manicure & Pedicure with foot massage ...................................................................................50 Gift Card toward Furniture or Beds (Minimum purchase $299)................................................100 SONY Speaker Dock/Clock Radio: AM/FM Dream Machine ........................................................99 No.1 Meat Pack ..........................................................................................................................90 250 Business Cards (Does not include New Logo Set-up) ........................................................59 Mastercraft Maximum 3/8” 12V Cordless Drill/Driver; Dual Touch, 30 min., charger ...............160 One Wheel Alignment .................................................................................................................85 Gift Certificate to Gone Fishin’ ...................................................................................................50 Book: Raincoast Chronicles 23, special issue & gift certificate .................................................45 Gift Certificate ............................................................................................................................50 Certificate for Seafood Platter for 2 ...........................................................................................70 Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamp (Orange).....................................................................................40 One Voucher for all activities ......................................................................................................75 Four Certificates for Car Washes ................................................................................................50 McLean’s Mill Cheese Board & Coasters; made with locally cut hickory .................................146

Custom Dog & Cat Dishes...........................................................................................................75 Certificate for Family Bowling Night...........................................................................................50 Gift Card .....................................................................................................................................50 Gift Card .....................................................................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Laminated Map: Vancouver Island from Space .........................................................................40 Gift Card .....................................................................................................................................50 2 Month Full Package: Gym, Yoga Classes ...............................................................................100 Ten $5 Gift certificates ...............................................................................................................50 Turkey / Grocery Certificate........................................................................................................50 Pokeman Items...........................................................................................................................45 T-shirt designed by Kevin to Promote Port Alberni; 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From / A12 The demand on the substations is growing yearly, Watson said. “We’re seeing load growth of about one to two per cent per year and over time that adds up, hence the need for this project.” Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District director John McNabb was on hand to take a look at the upgrades— ones that he feels like came on time, for once. “The way that I look at it is that a lot of these things, because of our population base, get left to the very end and when they actually are in failure instead of proactively doing this,” said McNabb. “I think it really is a neat thing to have this done before we get to that stage and have the capability to actually move forward with energy in the district.”

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Trek fan group throws down ‘adopt-a-kettle’ challenge Port Alberni’s Starfleet Deep Space Port chapter is serious about Star Trek. But it’s also serious about fundraising. That’s why members of Starfleet—all Star Trek fans and committed community volunteers—have issued a challenge to other clubs, societies and groups as the Salvation Army kicks off its annual Christmas kettle campaign. “Starfleet challenges every club, society and other group in the Valley to adopt a kettle for one day,” Starfleet spokesperson Gillian Shearwater proclaimed last week. Aside from carrying forward the vision of the future that led

Gene Roddenberry to create the original Star Trek series, each Starfleet chapter undertakes charitable work, Shearwater said. The Port Alberni chapter has cut broom in the spring, participates in the CMHA’s Ride Don’t Hide, sorts bottles to raise money for the SPCA and has worked with the Alberni Valley Hospice Society. Starfleet has adopted the kettle at Quality Foods on Saturday, Nov. 28 and members will look after the kettle throughout the day. Kettles will be in front of Walmart, Tyler’s No Frills, Quality Foods, BuyLow Foods, Save-OnFoods, Fairway Market and the government liquor store on 10th Avenue starting Nov. 27 and daily until Dec. 24. There are five, two-

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hour shifts per day and kettle campaign coordinator Greg Penny would like to fill them all—something that was a challenge in itself last year, he said. Anyone wishing to volunteer can call the Salvation Army office at 250-723-6913 ext. 225, or Penny on his cellphone at 250720-3507. People can also e-mail avkettles@ shaw.ca.

Salvation Army kettle campaign coordinator Greg Penny, left, gets a lesson on Star Trek from Starfleet Alberni Deep Space Port members Vicky Bellas, Garry Cameron, Kevin Bakken and Gillian Shearwater. The Starfleet chapter is challenging other clubs, societies and groups to ‘adopt a kettle’ for a day and help the Salvation Army with its fundraising. SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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From / A7 Coun. Jack McLeman said he wanted the city to be prepared for more dispensaries opening up near schools and residential areas. “I understand the problems but we’ve got to be ahead of the game. I don’t want to be in the situation Vancouver, Nanaimo and a lot of other towns in the province are in where (they) come from behind.” Coun. Dan Washington voted in favour of regulations but expressed concern over liability. “If the city starts working with these people and something

goes wrong, is the city going to be held liable for any health issues because somebody got some bad pot?” Minions asked the city planner to look into making dispensaries publicly disclose that their product wasn’t federally—or otherwise–regulated. The city will both consult the chamber of commerce and bring the regulations to the city’s advisory planning commission. Amendments to the city’s zoning bylaw will require a public hearing. No date has been set as of yet. reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/AlberniNews

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The initial response to the business walks put on by the city’s economic development office has been a good one, according to city council. “I learned a lot about economic development,” said Coun. Denis Sauve. The business walks are an initiative that the B.C. Economic Development Association is promoting with municipalities across British Columbia, city economic development manager Pat Deakin said. The walks were a

collaboration between the city, the chamber of commerce and the province, he added. According to Deakin, mayor and council visited 128 businesses during the inaugural event. “We set for ourselves a target of 110 businesses on Friday and we succeeded in connecting with 128,” said Deakin, adding that 77 of the businesses filled out a survey and the others were directed to an online version on the city website. “I think it was an event well worth its while.” Results from the walk will be available in the coming weeks. PHOTO COURTESY HUU-AY-AHT FIRST NATION

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Black Sheep best UVic The Port Alberni Black Sheep will face UVic Norseman on the road in the semifinal round of the Vancouver Island Rugby Union’s TC Cup playoffs this Saturday, Nov. 28. But they go into UVic’s territory knowing they were on the winning side of a 37–17 score against UVic just last weekend in Port Alberni. “The boys played very well on the weekend,” head coach Jas Purewal said. Port

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A Port Alberni Black Sheep keeps the ball away from UVic on Saturday at the Argyle Street rugby pitch. The Sheep won 37–17.

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Alberni was leading 22–12 at halftime and despite giving up a couple of soft tries to UVic, dominated the second. “The story of the day was our forwards were very physical with them,” Purewal said. “It made it difficult for (UVic) to get any flow.” The Black Sheep saw tries from Joe Kalugin, Anthony Selva, Ty Shannon, Aseali and Sti Rokotuiwakaya. Todd Daradics kicked three conversions and two penalty goals in the win.

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Stewart wins ladies’ bonspiel The 2015 Tim Hortons Ladies Bonspiel was held at the Alberni Valley Curling Club this past weekend with Port Alberni’s Lorraine Jeffries Rink competing in the “A” Event Final against the Michelle Stewart Rink from Qualicum. The final was a close and back and forth game with the Stewart rink getting an early lead and the Jeffries rink coming back to tie several times. Jeffries tallied three at the fourth end to tie and again with two in the eighth end to tie the game at 7–7 and force an extra end. Stewart finally

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Sometimes hockey can be a predictable game. And sometimes results defy explanation. The Alberni Valley Bulldogs had a weekend road trip full of the latter, losing 10–1 in Salmon Arm on Friday, rebounding to beat West Kelowna Warriors 10–5 on Saturday then dropping a 5–0 goose egg to Vernon Vipers on Sunday. “It was Jekyll and Hyde,” Bulldogs’ head coach Kevin Willison said. On Friday, the Bulldogs scored their lone goal at 17:21 of the first period, a power play effort from Adam Donnelly to make it 3–1 for the Silverbacks. Salmon Arm scored three short-handed goals and two power play goals in the second period alone to put the game way out of reach for Port Alberni. The Bulldogs’ special teams seemed to have missed the team bus, especially Friday night: they gave up three power play goals and three short-handed goals in

the 10–1 loss. “Specialty teams were a real let-down for us,” Willison said. “We didn’t kill penalties very well and we didn’t work very hard on the power play. We were a couple of steps behind and when

you’re lagging like that the other team can read your plays.” Saturday’s contest was a complete 180, Willison said. “For the way they rebounded Saturday night, it’s certainly a big positive. Continued / A28

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“Sunday we were a little bit out of gas.” Saturday against the Warriors the Bulldogs scored seven unanswered goals in the first and second periods to go ahead 7–1 before Kelowna scored their second goal on the power play at 16:57 of the second period. Donnelly scored a hat trick and other ‘Dogs’ goals came from Quinn Syrydiuk, Chris Schutz with two,

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A Public Hearing for residents and property owners within Electoral Area ‘F’ will be held in the Board Room at the Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot office, 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni BC, at 7:00 pm on Monday, November 30, 2015 to consider the following bylaw: Bylaw P1329 to rezone LOT 1, DISTRICT LOT 112, ALBERNI DISTRICT, PLAN VIP85667 from Small Holdings (A1) District to Acreage Residential (RA3) District to facilitate a two (2) lot subdivision. (Roy Kiss, Property Owner – 5819 Strathcona Street)

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All persons who consider their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaw will be given an opportunity to be heard in matters contained in the bylaw. The Public Hearing for Bylaw P1329 is to be held by the Director for Electoral Area ‘F’, the Alternate Director, or the Chairperson of the Regional Board, as a delegate of the Regional Board. A copy of the Board resolution making this delegation is available for public inspection along with copies of the bylaw as set out in this notice. Interested persons may inspect the bylaw and relevant background documents at the Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot office during normal office hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from November 19, 2015 to November 30, 2015 inclusive. Any correspondence submitted prior to the Public Hearing should be directed to the undersigned. Mike Irg, Manager of Planning and Development Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot 3008 Fifth Avenue Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2E3 Telephone: (250) 720-2700 Fax: (250) 723-1327

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It is with sadness that the family of Adrian Arentsen announce his passing on November 4th, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Adrian will be deeply missed by his son William and William's mother Theresa Lapin, brother Harry (wife Marjie) and their children Stephen, Inika-Chelsey & Keith, brother Jack from Ucluelet and his children Brent & Alana (Justin) Janisse and sister-in-law Yvonne and her children Shawn, Jolene (Willy) Watt & Yvonne's step-daughter Milina as well as great nieces and nephews and cherished relatives in the Netherlands. Adrian was predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and Willem and brother John. Adrian was born in Zevenhuizen, Netherlands and emigrated to Canada when he was twelve. He worked primarily for Woodwards and the School District in Port Alberni. He loved travel, camping, fishing, hockey & story telling. A regular customer at Smitty's Restaurant, he loved to discuss politics, sports and everything local. A service of remembrance was held at the Alberni Valley Christian Reformed Church. The family would like to thank Pastor Curtis Korver, Dr. Damian White, Dave and staff at Smitty's and all the regulars who were so kind to Adrian. Please consider donating to the local food bank, one of Adrian's favourite charities.

Champness, Marjorie

Raymond is predeceased by his parents John and Frieda Lover and his brother-in-law Brent Harris. He will be greatly missed by his siblings Wendy (John), Dyan (Ron), Johnny (Patti), Brenda (Floyd) and Sharon, his many nieces and nephews, his relatives in Holland especially cousin Rem and wife Janneke, his beloved dog Keifer and many dear friends and fans. Raymond was a lifetime resident of the Alberni Valley and was well respected for his skill as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He was most recently employed with McCoy Lake Excavating and was a valuable asset to many contractors over the years. Affectionately known as “Pro Mod Ray” for his champagne taste in regard to his endless car projects. His passions included off-road racing, quading and building budget breaking hot rods. Raymond and his quirky sense of humour will be deeply missed by all those fortunate enough to have known him. A service will be held at the Chapel of Memories, 4005 6th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC at 2 pm on Saturday, November 28th with a reception to follow. Raymond was a kind and gentle soul and he loved animals. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local S.P.C.A. located at 4936 Broughton Street, Port Alberni.

Jane Celeste Loggin September 1,1943- November 18,2015

Marjorie came to the Alberni Valley in the late 60s with her husband, Walter. She quickly came to love the sights the Valley has to offer. Marjorie would often watch the ships come into port at the Harbour Quay. She loved going to dinners with friends and playing cards afterwards; rummy being a particular favourite. Following Marjorie’s wishes, a private family gathering will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marjorie’s name to a charity of one’s choice.

Loving husband, father and papa

We remember a man Passed to God ten years ago In our hearts and minds Your love will live

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Raymond Lover on November 13th at the young age of 50.

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Predeceased by her husband Walter, and four siblings. Marjorie is survived by her four children: Penny (John), Cheryl (Tom), Greg (Kim), and James; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn’s rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand on my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die.

LOVER, Raymond

Condolences and messages to the family may be sent at www.chapelofmemories.ca

passed away peacefully at West Coast General Hospital on November 16, 2015.

CIRO NOVIELLO

DECEMBER 1, 1928 - NOVEMBER 25, 2005

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Jane Loggin at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was survived by her soulmate Roger, as well as her 3 children: Lance (Macky), Kevin (Amy), Tanya (Perry) as well as her 10 grandchildren. Jane was first and foremost wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Jane had a passion for travel and adventure, the arts, gardening, photography and nurturing friendships. She loved learning different crafts and passing her knowledge on to others. Many will remember her working so diligently at her wonderful cards that meant so much to her. She was community oriented and an active member of Beta Sigma Phi, the Red Hat Society and Strummers. Her generous heart and kind spirit touched and influenced the hearts of many. Jane's beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00pm ~ Sunday November 29, 2015 Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 4005 – 6th Ave, Port Alberni with a reception to follow at the Italian Hall, 4065 6th Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jane’s memory may be made to the Alberni Valley Hospice Society, 3088 – 3rd Ave, Port Alberni, BC., V9Y 2A5 The family wish to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Craven, Dr. Freddie Meyer, Dr. Foltz, Dr. Johnson, Marnie and all the other healthcare professionals.

Your loving wife Anna and family

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EDWARD WALCOT A wonderful man, whose love all knew. One in a million, Edward, that was you. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond measure.

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Joe Clarkson passed away at West Coast General Hospital on November 15, 2015 after a four month battle with cancer. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Deanna Clarkson; his mother Marie Banks of Powell River; his sister Cindy (Mike) Gorjeu of Texada Island, as well as many friends. Joe will be greatly missed by his family and his many great friends, especially Bob Brookman. Special thanks to Larry who spent many days sitting with Joe in the hospital. x x x

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“The more I read, the more I researched, the more upsetting it was,” Straughan said. “This is my kind of apology. It’s a musical reconciliation journey for all of us,” he said. The DieMahler String Quartet will perform Straughan’s piece in the presence of 200 descendants of the two hanged men this Friday, Nov. 27

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Schools team up for The Nutcracker BALLET: | Stage West School of Dance, Urban Dance Connection from Campbell River present joint ballet on ADSS Theatre stage.

Port Alberni residents can get into the holiday spirit this Saturday, Nov. 28 by attending a classic Christmas ballet. Stage West School of Performing Arts, along with its sister school, Urban Dance Connection in Campbell River, is presenting The Nutcracker with dancers from both studios, on stage at the ADSS Theatre in two performances. Co-producers Juli Martell from Port Alberni and Jen Soo from Campbell River came up with the idea to put the school together about a year and a half ago. The two met as young competitive dancers and wanted to give their students the opportunity to perform in the wellknown production. “It is hard for one school to take on all the roles so our older girls have been travelling back and forth and the little ones stay in their

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hometown to train,” Martell said. “It is hugely ambitious but every great city has The Nutcracker and we’re a great city too, so we wanted to bring a high-calibre ballet to our community.” Martell has been running Stage West for the past eight years and remembers her formative years dancing in Port Alberni. “When I was younger it was always exciting to do an actual ballet,” she said. “We have the yearend show which is always great, but a traditional ballet is a gift. It is a gift that is exciting to give to dancers in a small town.” The senior dancers at both schools have been rehearsing since the summer and will be taking on the lead roles. Younger students, from the age of six, have been putting the final touches on dances and will take on roles like gingerbread men, party guests and skaters.

“It is a perfect opportunity to give everyone a chance to be onstage and to see how much work it takes to put on a ballet,” Martell said. “It is about team dynamics and working with another school has been a blessing. We usually only see each other at competitions and dance has never been about competition to me. We are working together as a team to accomplish something.” The production is also being put on at no cost to parents of the dancers with the help of ticket sales. Martell hopes this is the first of many community performances. “We have big plans to do something every year and we want to involve other community groups, charities and choirs,” she said. “We want other groups to be a part of it because it is not just about the school, it is about Port Alberni.” The performance takes place at 2

Young dancers at Stage West School of Performing Arts take a break during a rehearsal for their roles as gingerbread men in the upcoming production of The Nutcracker.

p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28 at ADSS. Tickets are available at Stage West, 4653 Margaret St. and Funk Trunk, 4920 Cherry Creek Rd.

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James McLeod from Magic Cottage holds onto the gift basket that will be raffled off to support the Read and Feed Program in the Alberni Valley. The Magic Cottage is open at 3945 Fourth Ave. on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring the work of local artisans.

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The purple ribbons are back on Stamp Avenue. Every year Alberni Community and Women’s Services Society (ACAWS) erects purple ribbons along Stamp Avenue to reflect the number of domestic violence calls received by the Port Alberni RCMP between Nov. 1 of last year and Nov. 1 of this year. This year there will be 118 ribbons, says ACAWS executive director, Joanne Silver, to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

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