Alberni Valley News, December 01, 2015 by Black Press Media Group

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«INSIDE: New website brings Alberni Valley trail info to central location. Page A6

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Challenge is on to fill food bank SUSAN QUINN

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Mike Surrell of Lady Rose Marine Services is challenging other businesses in the Alberni Valley to fill the shelves of the Salvation Army’s food bank this Christmas by launching a food drive. In order to collect food, Surrell is offering a cut rate on day trip tickets to ride the MV Frances Barkley: $25 per adult ticket plus three non-perishable food items. “We’ve been getting lots of calls already said Surrell, whose business is located at Harbour Quay. “I’ve done it so people will be motivated to bring us some food and take a ride on the Frances Barkley. I was talking to a young lady that relies on the food bank and she was saying it’s been sparse.” Surrell approached

the Salvation Army, which runs the Alberni Valley’s food bank, and has made arrangements to drop off food donations around Christmastime. His challenge runs until the end of December. “I thought it would be a good challenge. There are lots of good people working in businesses here and I thought it would be fun to see what we could do and help the food bank.” Surrell launched a similar project when he owned a KOA campground in Louisiana, before he moved to the Alberni Valley. At that time, they would hold an official weigh-in for food donations, and the returns were phenomenal, he said. “By the time we were done, after doing it for years, we had so many big businesses, little businesses taking part.

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An orca plays in a warm water outflow off the side of the MV Frances Barkley during a recent trip to Bamfield. Lady Rose Marine Services is cutting its ticket rate during the month of December if you bring in food donations.

“It’s a fun, friendly way for other businesses to say something like ‘buy a cup of coffee and donate a can of food or some other kind of special.” The Frances Barkley

makes regular runs to Bamfield in the winter months. Right now every trip has been like a whale-watching trip, with orcas and humpbacks spotted nearly every day in Alberni Inlet on the

way to Bamfield. “This month has been phenomenal for whale-watching. Every sailing we’ve seen whales: orcas with calves.” Surrell is not above talking a little smack

when it comes to his food challenge, and he’s willing to take as well as he gets. When he initiated a similar challenge in Louisiana, he wasn’t averse to pulling some pranks on fellow business owners to get them to collect more food. “We know it’s a positive, good thing for the community. We want to give back to the community wherever we can.” Lady Rose Marine Services has a large box in their lobby and will accept any food donations, whether someone is buying a ticket on the Frances Barkley or not. The food bank is grateful for Surrell’s initiative, says Salvation Army family services coordinator, Marilyn Burrows. “We’re struggling to keep up with the need,” she said. “We have a lot of people coming back from the oilfields and there’s

no work there and no work here. We are having new people coming here every week,” she said. The food bank deals with about 100 families a week. The shelves are typically more bare right after Christmas and in the summertime, Burrows said. “What Mike is doing is a great thing. Christmas will be a strain but we’ll make it through. Then there’s a food bank right after Christmas, around Dec. 31, so we will need food then.” The food bank accepts both food and cash donations, and they are always talking to businesses and other organizations that want to help out. “We’re grateful to be in the community that understands there’s a need out there, and are willing to step up,” Burrows said. editor@albernivalleynews.com

Fire crews find grow op in home ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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Port Alberni fire crews try to gain entry into a home on Eighth Avenue on Sunday night after smoke was seen coming from the home.

A house fire that was reported to the Port Alberni Fire Department at 10:15 p.m. last night turned out to be a marijuana grow operation, according to fire Chief Tim Pley. “We had a call for a building on fire,” said Pley. The neighbour who

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◆ VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY FUNDRAISER hosts an online auction via Facebook to raise funds for the 2016 Show of Hearts telethon. Link is www. hugginzbyangel.com/ varietyauction. To make a donation email hugginzbyangel@ gmail.com

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THURS. DEC. 3 ◆ THE MARTIN MARS, WITH ARTIST DOUG HARRISON 7 p.m. at Echo Centre. Harrison, a retired M&B logging manager, will talk on his experiences with the Martin Mars water

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◆ STARFLEET ALBERNI DEEP SPACE PORT Star Trek fan association’s monthly meeting, 6–8 p.m. at Echo Centre, 4255 Wallace St. All ages. New members welcome. FMI: Gillian, 250-724-7293 or albernideepspace@ gmail.com.

FRI. DEC. 4 ◆ TRINITY CHURCH ORGAN RECITAL, 7–8:40 p.m. at Trinity Church, 4766 Angus St. Admission by donation. David Cox will present Advent and Christmas music from Europe and North America. FMI: Liz, 250-723-7749 or lizbstokes@gmail.com.

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SUN. DEC. 6 ◆ BARKLEY SOUNDS COMMUNITY CHOIR AND PHIL’S HARMONICS STRING ORCHESTRA present ‘Can’t Wait for Christmas’. 2:30 p.m. at ADSS Auditorium. Tix: $10 at Rollin Art Centre, Salmonberry’s, Echo Centre. $12 at the door.

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◆ PORT ALBERNI FIBRO LIFE PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT GROUP is holding its December meeting on a special day, at 7 p.m., due to the holiday schedule. At West Coast General Hospital (3949 Port Alberni Highway). All ages, free admission. For more info, e-mail PA-Fibro@pipain.com or call 1-844-7477426. www.pipain. com/port-alberni-fibrolife-support-group. html.

SUN. DEC. 13 ◆ TIMBRE! CHOIR performs 43rd annual concert, this year called ‘A Christmas Card’, at the ADSS Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Alberni Community Band performs at 1:40 p.m. in the lobby. Timbre! tix: $15 for adults, $5 for students/children. Available at Rollin Art Centre, Echo Centre, Finishing Touches and Salmonberry’s.

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SAIL PAST takes place at Harbour Quay at 6 p.m. Free hotdogs and hot chocolate for children. Donations of non-perishable food and unwrapped children’s toys would be appreciated. Boaters may register at Puddle Duck Pub ($50 entry; cash prizes to be awarded), 5022 Johnston Rd.

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THUR. DEC. 31 ◆ NEW YEAR’S CIRCUS Five Acre Productions is bringing in the New Year with a bang at the Italian Hall, starting at 7 p.m. Live music by The Circus band, appy buffet, champagne after the New Year’s countdown. Tix: $30 at Cloud City, 3042 Third Ave. Proceeds go to the Zattzoo Project.

ONGOING ◆ OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets Mondays from 7–8:55 p.m. at 4711 Elizabeth St. All ages. Free admission. FMI: Laura H . kittieX2@shaw.ca or call 250-723-7486. Support group based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. ◆ ARMY CADETS (CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT) meets Thursdays, 6:30–9 p.m., Cherry Creek Hall. For youth ages 12–18. FMI: Kim at 250-735-3517. ◆ PORT ALBERNI FIBRO LIFE PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT GROUP meets every third Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. at West Coast General Hospital (3949 Port Alberni Highway–Redford Extension). All ages. Free admission. For more info, e-mail PA-Fibro@pipain.com or call 1-844-7477426. www.pipain. com/port-alberni-fibrolife-support-group. html.

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SUSAN QUINN Editor

Jurisdictional co-operation key

anada’s new federal government has a lot on its plate as it transitions its civil service from the previous administration. One thing that looks positive from their initial weeks in office is the amount of communication that appears to be happening with groups outside the sphere of Ottawa. This week’s first ministers meeting is one example of expanded communication. It’s the first time in seven years that B.C. Premier Christy Clark and the rest of the country’s premiers have met for talks with the prime minister. Talking strategy for dealing with climate change – an obvious discussion point with the United Nations Climate Change Conference getting underway next week in Paris – and the impending resettling of Syrian refugees in Canada are the two main issues. But the act of getting together to compare notes, listen to the regional challenges being faced by other areas of the country, and how they feel about specific issues is a good way to start the new government’s relationship with the provinces. It has been said many times that information is power. Creating a space for provincial leaders – the people heading up the jurisdictions responsible for the delivery of many government services – to share what works and what doesn’t with their federal counterparts is critical to moving forward. We don’t expect that everyone will agree on ways forward when it comes to the big issues like greenhouse gas reduction targets, environmental protection and refugee resettlement. But getting together to share ideas early on is a good start to ensure the best ideas come forward, now or in the future. We hope Premier Clark and her crew leave the meetings with optimism and a sense that the Trudeau government will be a good partner and ally in developing future strategies. After all, how the province and feds work together ultimately affects our cities and neighbourhoods. Often it’s in less visible ways, such as health care funding. But sometimes it’s in large ways, as on major initiatives like the McKenzie Interchange, the sewage treatment program and the Johnson Street Bridge. — GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE

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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.

A new look for a new era at the Alberni Valley News edition. So we have retired the News Advertiser, if you will, and today SUSAN introduce a fuller newspaper for QUINN Tuesdays. Quinn’s Quips We also thought since we are in our 10th year, it was time to update the look of our paper. In addition elcome to the first regular to adding Tuesday edition of the regular Alberni Valley News. features like This edition has been opinion, more than nine years arts and in the making: our first sports into issue hit the streets on Tuesday’s Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, with the goal edition, and of bringing a different voice to the making room Alberni Valley. for more We launched our second edition features, of the week, the Tuesday News we’ve Advertiser, in November 2014, freshened in response to requests from our look. advertisers and readers alike. Our Many Advertiser offered a lighter read, with readers a mix of hard news when necessary: have asked bringing information about the Dog questions Mountain fire to the community, and about our announcing the return of the Martin plans since Mars water bomber to the water. the AV Times Our Tuesday edition has gained closed its doors in October. We won’t strength and attention since we be going daily; that business model brought it to the streets. With the was proven not to work. We do have demise of the AV Times in October, an active website and Facebook reader and advertiser demand page, which brings breaking news to has dictated an expansion to a full the community in a digital fashion,

We love to bring the Valley’s voice to our readers, and to share people’s stories— whether they be positive or controversial.

with more in-depth coverage in print later. The Nanaimo Daily News is printing the TV Scene now, and it is available in the Friday edition on newsstands around the Alberni Valley. Our papers will get bigger, provided we have support from the community in the form of advertising. More ads equal more space for stories and photos. We will continue to produce awardwinning investigative pieces and cover the stories that people are talking about. We love to bring the Valley’s voice to our readers, and to share people’s stories—whether they be positive or controversial, sad or happy. In order to do that, we need to hear from you. Let us know what you’re passionate about; send us your letters to the editor; tell us what you think about decisions our municipal government is making; what’s happening in your neighbourhood, your school, your charitable group; who you think the movers and shakers are in our community, and what they’re doing that we should write about them. Susan Quinn is the Alberni Valley News editor. editor@albernivalleynews.com

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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.

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Chris Fenton creates Valley of Trails

when creating the current Alberni Valley Trail Guide. Chris and I are active hikers and will each be contributing trail descriptions. From the Fenton Team, Joanne Morrison, Esther Fenton, and Chris have done all the work so far through designing it and writing. “In order to reach its full potential we’ll definitely need volunteers.” Chris says. There are five main areas where they could use assistance. Good quality inspirational photography is vital. Reliable trail content such as directions to trailheads, their coordinates, features to see, difficulty, distance and elevation difference, is crucial. There will be content on other outdoor activities.

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Pac Rim Active the trails, but to describing them with GPS locations for the trailheads, their features, their distance & difficulty and photos too. He’s calling it Valley of Trails. Although Chris was raised in the valley, his move away to get his degree at UVic, prompted a change of perspective as it often does for those who leave and return. He wanted to use the skills he had acquired to help the valley in some way. He was inspired by the Heart of

Vancouver island campaign and decided to use his internet marketing abilities and love of the outdoors to start building the website. His business has done well enough that he is now able to spend the time and resources necessary to do it. The site is still very much under construction. He plans to have a page devoted to each of the trails featured on the site. His site won’t be confined to trails. Other outdoor activities such as kite-

boarding, mountainbiking, and quads are on his radar as well. “The site will never be complete” he says.

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But he expects that the first version will go live early in 2016. The project is very much a community collaboration. At the moment there are eight people volunteering their expertise. Gittan Klemetsrud, Ron Mani,

Norman Silverstone, and Lesley Beaudoin, are contributing photographs, a crucial key part of any success the site has. Rick & Libby Avis have also graciously volunteered the information that their team put together

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HE L L O Congratulations

A LITTLE GIRL!

Thea Katherine Olsen

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Date of Birth:

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PAACL’ s Community Employment Program and INEO Employment Services form partnership for the benefit of mutual participant; PAACL providing the employment support and INEO provided funding for Sheldon’s forklift training at North Island College and outdoor work gear. Special thanks to Terry, Dana and Cindy for all your hard work; we look forward to continued collaboration in the future.

Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz.

Mike Surrell owner operator of the Lady Rose Marine Services was an amazing mentor/teacher for Sheldon. Mike taught Sheldon techniques and strategies for safely operating a forklift. He gave Sheldon the opportunity to practice driving and maneuvering the forklift picking up pallets. Thank-you Mike!

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The IDP program offers a Parent and Tot Group on Mondays from 11am to 1pm in the Strong Start Room located at Alberni Elementary School located at 4645 Helen St. and on Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the Strong Start Room located at E.J. Dunn Elementary School located at 3500 Argyle Street. The Supported Child Development Program (SCD) provides supports to families who have children with extra needs. SCD Consultants will assist you in finding the ideal child care setting and can provide funding to centers to hire extra support staff if needed. Consultants collaborate with the Early Intervention Team and Child Care Centers to ensure the child has the best opportunity to develop to their fullest potential. If you have any more questions or for more information, please call 778-421-4404 Hayley Tassie Ext # 3 or Marina Slusar Ext 4.

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have been frustrated for quite a number of years by the lack of good information on trails in the Alberni Valley that is easily accessible on the web. All the pages I saw were vague statements about there being trails without specifics on how to get to them, how long they were etc. Or they were buried in the back pages of a governmental website. Or they were small part of a national or international site on trails. But last month I heard that Chris Fenton, a local realtor, had stepped forward and committed to building a site devoted not just to promoting

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CONGRATULATIONS BABY OF THE WEEK FOR NOV. 23 It’s a BOY! Landon Randolph Erdin Richards Birth Date: November 20, 2015 Parents: Russell & Danni Richards

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Holiday Guide 2015

Avoid the holiday shopping rush Holiday shopping can be both fun and hectic. While it’s fun to scour stores looking for can’tmiss gifts for your loved ones, shopping amongst the crowds also can prove hectic. While online shopping has made department stores somewhat less crowded come the holiday season, the National Retail Federation notes that online shopping during the 2014 holiday season accounted for just one-sixth of all holiday shopping. The opportunity to see and feel potential gifts in person compels many people to do the majority of their holiday shopping in-store, and there are ways for such shoppers to avoid the holiday

shopping rush as they begin their quests for the perfect gifts. • Shop during off-peak hours. Weekends and weeknight evenings tend to be the busiest times to go holiday shopping. Professionals who have weekends off may put off their shopping during the week, choosing to do so on Saturday and Sunday afternoons when they have extra time to browse and comparison shop. Shopping off-peak hours, such as during weekday mornings or even early mornings on weekends, is a great way to avoid crowds. Parents of young children might want to take a morning or even a full day off of work to get their

holiday shopping done so they can avoid shopping with their kids in tow. You can probably move around more quickly if you choose to shop while the kids are in school, and this also affords you time to find gifts for the kids. • Make a list. Knowing what you want to buy online can decrease the amount of time you spend wandering around malls and stores. The longer you linger without an idea of what to buy, the greater the chance you will be joined by fellow shoppers. If possible, call stores before you leave the house to confirm if they have certain items in stock, or buy items online from retailers who offer

an in-store pickup option. Checkout lines for in-store pickup items are often separated from more traditional checkout lines, further reducing your risk of waiting in long lines. • Shop local businesses. Small local businesses may not boast the inventory of larger retailers you’re liable to encounter at the mall, but local small businesses tend to deal with thinner crowds than national stores during the holiday season. Items in such businesses may be more unique than items sold at nationwide retailers, and when you shop at smaller businesses, you likely won’t be forced to hunt for parking spots

or wait on long checkout lines. • Start shopping early. Crowds only grow bigger and more impatient between Black Friday and the final days before Christmas, so shoppers who can find the time to shop before the height of the shopping season might find parking lots and checkout lines more to their liking. In addition, shopping early affords shoppers more time to find the best deals. The holiday shopping rush hits full swing in the weeks before Christmas Day, but there are many ways shoppers can get their shopping done and avoid the crowds at the same time.

Making sure your gifts arrive on time

• Shop as early as possible. If you plan to ship gifts to family and friends, shop early so the gifts have time to make it to their destinations. • Double-check all mailing addresses. Make sure you have the correct addresses for all friends or family members you will be sending gifts to. An incorrect address can result in packages being returned to sender or floating around in

shipping limbo. All of this only decreases the likelihood that gifts will arrive on time. • Consider a ship-tostore option. A number of big retailers now offer various options that allow customers to purchase items online and pick them up in a nearby store. In-stock items may be available the same day, while others may have to be shipped to the store for a later pickup. • Enter shipping parameters. For example, you can request that packages be held at a delivery center or you can presign for deliv-

eries. These perks can help limit some lost or delayed packages. • Use proper postage. Bulky envelopes or large packages are better off brought to the post office for shipping. Inadequate postage could stall delivery of your items and have them returned to you.

shopping as well as families living further apart has led to a high volume of gifts being

• Research shipping cut-off dates. Shipping carriers often list the “last days to ship” for their services so that packages will arrive by the date you need them. See the box for shipping deadline s for Canada Post.

shipped around the holidays. Plan accordingly so that gifts will arrive on time.

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Holiday Guide 2015

Manage your credit over the holidays Holiday shopping takes up a considerable amount of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Shoppers who scour in-store and online retailers in the hunt for the perfect gift annually spend hundreds of billions of dollars during such pursuits, and what they swipe when making purchases could go a long way toward how their new years begin. Overreliance on credit cards to make holiday purchases can prove crippling once the calendar turns to January. According to an analysis of statistics from the Federal Reserve, the average household consumer debt in the United States was more than $15,700 as of June of 2015. That’s

roughly one-tenth the average mortgage debt, suggesting that many consumers are relying too heavily on credit cards when making their purchases. This holiday season, consumers concerned about swiping their credit cards too often can take the following steps to more effectively manage their credit. • Know what you can afford. Swiping now and dealing with the consequences in January is a recipe for a rocky new year. In some cases, it can benefit consumers to make purchases with their credit cards as opposed to their debit cards. For instance, when making purchases online, it’s often safer

to use a credit card rather than a debit card linked to your checking and savings accounts, as using the latter can make your life’s savings vulnerable to hackers. But don’t start swiping your credit cards until you know what you can afford. Examine your finances and only use your credit card if you know you can repay the balance before it incurs any interest. If you can’t pay the balance in full at the time the payment is due, use a debit card so you are only spending money you already have and not taking out what amounts to a high-interest loan on your holiday purchases. • Resist retailer cards. When making in-store purchases, chances are

the cashier will invite you to sign up for a retailer credit card, even offering an immediate discount if you do so at the registers. While this discount may seem too tempting to ignore, keep in mind that many retailer credit cards come with considerably higher interest fees on balances that are not paid off in full. So that discount at the register may end up costing you more money if you get to January and can’t pay the balance in its entirety.

lose track of how much you have spent. Rather than juggling cards, use only the one with the lowest interest rate.

• Try not to juggle cards. Many shoppers juggle multiple cards to avoid building up too big a balance on one particular card during the holiday season. But that’s an easy way to

Shoppers who must use their credit cards this holiday season can employ several strategies to ensure they don’t dig themselves into a financial hole by the end of December.

• Monitor your balances. Swiping a credit card is easy and hassle-free, and many retailers both big and small now accept various types of cards. Keep a close eye on your balances, checking them online after each shopping trip. This can help you control your spending and also can alert you to any fraudulent activity.

Timely tips for saving yourself time and money Thanks to sales featuring heavily discounted items, millions of people overextend budgets during the holiday season. However, shoppers need not risk financial peril if they shop smartly and heed some dos and don’ts of

holiday shopping. • Do set a budget. Establish what you can afford to spend on gifts and other seasonal trimmings early on. The National Retail Federation estimates that the average consumer

will spend around $700 come the holiday season. But not every person needs to be a big spender. The “buy now, pay later” mentality that credit cards offer lands many shoppers in trouble, a sticky situation many only notice once

the first bill comes due. If you cannot afford to pay your entire credit card balance off once the bill arrives, you face steep interest charges that can quickly add up. Instead, pick a set spending limit and keep to it no matter

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100gr

Turtles Chocolates

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

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300gr

400-450gr

2$ for

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Christie

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Selected, 265-303gr

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Turin

300gr

18-20’s

80gr

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Nestle

Black Magic Chocolates

Baileys or Kahlua Chocolates

Herbal Tea

1.66lt

Chopped Spinach

225gr

Original, 350gr

Breyers

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200-400gr

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Triscuit Crackers

Ritz Crackers

188gr

2$ for

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120gr

4$ for

Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix

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Green & Black’s

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Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

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Mincemeat

700ml

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Newman’s Own

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4$ for

2$ for

540ml

Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza

All Natural Dressing

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Pecans or Walnuts

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415ml

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4kg

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Dare

Classic Egg Nog

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100gr

250gr

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350-450gr

100gr

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2$ for

Stuffed Manzanilla Olives

Marinated Artichoke Hearts

375ml

170ml

4$ for

3$ for

for

Keebler

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170gr

225gr or 1lt

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Ocean’s

Wild Pink Salmon

Baby Clams

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1lt

213gr

142gr

890ml

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397gr or 398ml

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Vlasic

Clover Leaf

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Lactantia

Tribal Java

250gr

454gr

Cream Cheese

Black Diamond

Cheese

Nestle

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100gr

Turtles Chocolates

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

Swiss Chocolate

Nestle

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300gr

400-450gr

2$ for

Christie

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Christie

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for

Selected, 265-303gr

Stash

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300gr

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80gr

for

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Baileys or Kahlua Chocolates

Herbal Tea

1.66lt

Chopped Spinach

225gr

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200-400gr

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188gr

2$ for

Green Giant

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120gr

4$ for

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for

Green & Black’s

Nestle

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Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

100gr

225-500gr

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Mincemeat

700ml

for

Newman’s Own

Medium Salsa

4$ for

2$ for

540ml

Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza

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415ml

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4kg

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Dare

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100gr

250gr

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350-450gr

100gr

1kg

2$ for

Stuffed Manzanilla Olives

Marinated Artichoke Hearts

375ml

170ml

4$ for

3$ for

for

Keebler

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170gr

225gr or 1lt

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Ocean’s

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Baby Clams

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1lt

213gr

142gr

890ml

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for

Farmer’s Market

397gr or 398ml

Organic Pumpkin or Pumpkin Pie Mix

Cool Whip

Ready Crust

Vlasic

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85gr

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Per

100 gr

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227gr

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Chow Mein

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549

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Comox Brie or Camembert Min. 180gr

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Available at select stores only.

Per

100 gr

Natural Pastures

100 gr

Cambozola Blue Cheese

Homous or Baba Ganouj

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per 100 gr

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250gr

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for

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Holiday Guide 2015

Make holiday decorating easier this year It is not the holiday season until homes, stores and town centers are decorated in lights and tinsel. When entire neighborhoods are enhanced by bows and animated figurines, the celebratory tone is set and decorations can trigger happy feelings associated with holiday gatherings. Some people find holiday decorating enjoyable and eagerly anticipate taking out storage containers and sorting through all of their memory-laden trinkets, while others are less enthusiastic about readying their homes for the season. No matter which group you fall into, the following are some simple

tips to make holiday decorating easier. • Plan to decorate on a day when you do not have any other responsibilities. Choose to decorate on a day when you can devote your full attention to decorating, avoiding a day when you might be distracted by other things. If you prefer to decorate alone, ask a friend to watch the kids or have a spouse take them out of the house for a few hours. If decorating is a family event, find a day when everyone’s schedules are clear. • Take out the decorations the day prior. Hauling boxes and containers from the attic or basement can

take a while. Take some time to move all of the decorating items to a main floor of the house the day or night before your decorating marathon. This way you won’t get discouraged or tired by the task even before the real decorating has begun. • Put the tree up first. The Christmas tree is the a focal point of holiday decorations, so set up the tree and decorate it before you get started on decorating the rest of the house. If you do not get to all of your other decorating, at least the tree will be ready and your home will still have some holiday appeal. Once the lights are on, decorating the tree is a great activ-

ity for keeping the kids busy while you handle other jobs.

porary songs while you are elbow-deep in decorations.

• Divide and conquer. Nothing makes holiday decorating go faster than delegating decorating tasks. Assign specific tasks to your helpers. Put one person in charge of decorating the living room while another handles the outside lights, wreaths and inflatable items.

• Take some breaks. Working hungry or tired may lead to sloppy work or frustration. There’s little chance of untangling a knot in the lights with your patience in tact if you haven’t eaten for hours. Plan some time for lunch while you sit and rest. Survey the work you’ve done and make a list of the next steps.

• Turn on the tunes. Working to music frequently takes your mind off of the work and will help pass the time more quickly. Have your favorite holiday playlist at the ready and turn up the volume. Sing along to the carols or contem-

After the hard work of decorating, you’ll likely have a sense of accomplishment. Now it’s time to enjoy the holiday scene and prepare for the excitement of the weeks ahead.

Exploring the traditional colours for Christmas It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in red and green, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents. Several theories exist as to why red and green became the hallmarks of Christmas. One such theory is that the colours evolved from pagan celebrations similar to the evolution of Christmas traditions. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, many cultures viewed the colour green as the symbol of life . It is believed that, during harsh winters, evergreen trees were cut down and brought indoors to symbolize

that life still exists and thrives despite the cold and darkness of winter. Other pagan holidays featured the use of green, red and gold, including the festival of Yule. As Christianity spread across Europe and eventually other parts of the world, red and green were linked to Jesus Christ. Green still represented life, but now this was the eternal life offered by Christ. Some Christians believe that Jesus wore a crown of holly thorns whose berries were originally white. As Jesus’ blood touched the berries, they turned red. Some theorize that

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Save energy with holiday decorations The holiday season allows people to transform their homes into wonderlands of lights, garlands and poinsettias. Each family has its own holiday traditions, and decorations are a part of many of those traditions. Decorations might be awe-inspiring, but those that include lights often lead to substantially higher energy bills. Fortunately, there are ways for homeowners, whether they prefer subtle displays or more over-the-top arrangements, to save money and still celebrate the holiday season in style. • Switch to more

efficient lights. A great way to ensure holiday displays consume less energy is to change the bulbs being strung. Incandescent lights can use 80 to 90 percent more energy than LED lights. Gradually replace older light strands with newer, energy-efficient LEDs. Not only do LEDs require less energy, but they also can last longer than incandescent bulbs, meaning you won’t have to replace them as frequently as more traditional bulbs. Furthermore, lower wattage usage means you can attach more strands of lights together safely. • Use timers. Timers

can be set to turn lights on and off at specific times, ensuring lights aren’t turning on during the daytime or being left on into the night by forgetful homeowners. Timers also are a good safety precaution. A dark house that is normally lit up can advertise to thieves that no one is home. When lights turn on with a timer, it will create the illusion that it is business as usual in your residence. • Use homemade decorations. You also can save energy and money by recycling materials into holiday décor. Trim branches from trees and use them in

vases for an instant wintry look. Prune an evergreen on your property and make your own wreath with some wire and twine. Shop yard sales for gently used decorations that still have years of utility left. Sew ornaments from scraps of fabric or clothing that no longer fits. Each of these ideas reduces reliance on manufactured decorations that consume energy during production and fuel while being transported from factories to store shelves. • Rely on extension cords. You can extend the length of displays

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vitamins, such as vitamin C, and phytochemicals, such as lycopene, lutein and beta-carotene that act as anti-oxidants to help counteract the damage in the bowel. Including plenty of plant-based foods, in addition to whole grains will offer the body fibre to help push waste through system in a more rapid fashion. Food and eating is not just about nutrition, but is for celebration, cultural traditions, social gatherings and taste. People don’t eat candy for good health and nourishment, but more for pleasure. Use this analogy and consider processed meats a treat. They can be eaten rarely on a special occasion, but shouldn’t be on

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“BC Hydro found that the electrical service had been tampered with and re-activated at the top of the pole and not by them,” Pley said. “Since the lights were on inside, someone had bypassed the meter box—we can’t verify that but we can deduce it.” Firefighters extinguished several blazes within the ground floor and basement. “We found that there had been some electrical renovations and some structural and ventilation renovations—they were consistent with marijuana grow-ops,” said Pley No marijuana was identified by fire crews. “The firefighters reported seeing pots but they didn’t report out any plant growth,” said Pley. “There was an odour of marijuana in the vicinity of the fire but I don’t know if it was coming from the fire or from neighbouring buildings.” Port Alberni RCMP Insp. Mac Richards said that while police were on scene on Monday, no cause for the fire had yet been identified. reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/AlberniNews

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our artists with four different styles came together to host an annual art show. Although unique in their works, Connie Watts, Todd Robinson, Lori Wilson and Chris Doman complemented each other at the home of Watts last month, where the holiday display and sale was held. Together they produced a fusion of colour, texture and form and provided an

opportunity for the public to see the work coming out of their individual studios. As artists, the four typically work on their own all year round, so as friends, the show was also a chance to share their passion of art together. “We get to see what everyone is up to because we all have different techniques,” Watts said. “It is complementary, the way the designs work on the different mediums,” Robinson

said. “It is a mysterious thing because we are all artists so in a way we think the same language,” Doman said. “It is comfortable because I know they are all creative people.” Each of the artists brought a high level of talent to the show. “We all have an expectation of quality,” Watts said. “And we have confidence in that quality,” Doman added. In the past, Watts

has collaborated with Doman and Wilson, and this is the first year she worked together on pieces with Robinson. Doman lined the walls and shelves predominantly with prints and acrylic paintings. As an artist all his life, he attended art school and has exhibited his work in a number of shows worldwide. When he moved to Port Alberni seven years ago, he quickly connected with the arts community and hopes

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display, while Lori brought an array of ornaments and functional pieces. Robinson, known for his glasswork and high-end pieces commissioned throughout the community, brought out a variety of functional and display pieces, including etched glass dishes. Watts hopes to open her home for a similar show in the spring, where visitors will be able to view her large sculptures and paintings outside her studio, alongside the work of other artists.

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window, so I made a new one,” she said. “I took a beginners class at Rollin Art Centre but then became pregnant halfway through and couldn’t complete it. I got into stepping stones and made hundreds of them out of glass. That led to Wilson’s participation in exhibits for Rollin Art Centre and the annual Days with the Arts. Her husband, Jim, a former employee with the Flying Tankers, shares a similar passion for glasswork and had several of his Mars bombers on

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Alberni Valley artists, from left, including Todd Robinson, Connie Watts, Lori Wilson and Chris Doman came together to host a Holiday Art Show and Sale at Watts’ home last month.

to see it continually grow. “I do think it is something the city could take more seriously as a positive thing for its development,” Doman said. “We need a city cultural centre for the arts. It’s here, it’s strong, but we need a place.” Wilson, a draftsperson by trade, brought her glasswork to the show. It is something she does to explore her creativity, she said. “I got into it because I had a really ugly yellow pressed glass

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