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«INSIDE: Dry Creek flood work holds its own during weekend storms. Page A3

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Power in purple Program educates parents of newborns SUSAN QUINN

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More than 60 newborns in B.C. will feel the love from a group of Alberni Valley knitters this year. CLICK for Babies, now in its sixth year, brings the conversation around shaken baby syndrome beyond new and expectant parents and into the broader community. It complements the Period of Purple Crying Program delivered in public health units and maternity wards, which teaches parents to understand normal crying patterns. The campaign seeks volunteers throughout the province to knit purple caps that are

then provided to newborns across BC during the colder months of November and December. More than 7,500 caps had been donated by October. Wanda Keene, who works at 93.3 PEAK FM, is by far the most prolific knitter for the Click for Babies program in Port Alberni. In October she contributed 50 purple hats to the project, and has a goal of knitting 52 in 2016— one per week. Keene was inspired by a project that Jennie O’Connor started in 2011 when her Let’s Knit yarn store was open in Port Alberni. “Jennie was the one that did get me

started on it. She was donating the yarn as long as you made a hat out of it and brought it back,” Keene said. O’Connor still owns Let’s Knit in Qualicum Beach, which opened in 2012. Although she is no longer knitting for Click for Babies she supports other charitable knitting programs in Qualicum. There are knitting groups in Port Alberni that meet Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Steampunk Café on Third Avenue uptown and Saturdays from 1–3 p.m. at the public library in Echo Centre, 4245 Wallace St. For more info on the program, www. clickforbabies.org. editor@albernivalleynews.com

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Dry Creek holds up during rainstorm

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Despite 100 millimetres of rain within a 12-hour period, city engineer Guy Cicon is pleased with how Dry Creek held up during the weekend’s rainstorm. “The Dry Creek channel performed as expected with some erosion,” Cicon said on Monday morning. “In a 12-hour period we received 100 mm of rain and we had a peak intensity of 5 mm per hour.” The city budgeted $2.5 million for the Dry Creek flood mitigation project in 2015. Of that, $1.8 million came from the Building Canada Fund and the remainder came from the city. Bowerman Excavating completed the work just weeks ago. The work consisted of channel improvements throughout the length of Dry Creek that widened the channel to 12 metres, effectively doubling its capacity.

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The new Dry Creek culvert under Third Avenue at evening high tide on Dec. 5 and at morning high tide on Dec. 7. Water levels never came close to breaching the banks of the newly enhanced channel throughout the weekend’s rainstorm.

A culvert was also installed under Third Avenue in order to widen the flow and stop obstruction from causing possible flooding. Cicon said that had the flood mitigation work not been done, the flooding seen on Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue could have been much

worse. “I expect had we not done the channel improvements on Dry Creek the intensity of this storm could have seen Dry Creek breach its banks.” A short section of the east lane of Third Avenue near Bute Street and Burde Street was closed on the night

of Dec. 4, city utilities superintendent Brian Mousley said, Flooding improved rather than worsened as the evening progressed, he added. Cicon said that the flood near Bute Street and Burde Street wasn’t caused by Dry Creek. “The flooding that we received on Third

and Fourth avenue is independent of the work that we did on Dry Creek,” he said, adding that the city is looking into both short- and long-term options to improve drainage in the area. (See more about the city’s plans in Thursday’s News). Unlike Dry Creek, other waterways in

the Alberni Valley didn’t fare so well. Tseshaht First Nation elected Chief Councillor Hugh Braker declared a state of emergency due to rising Somass River levels at noon on Dec. 6 that is set to last until Dec. 11.T seshaht and volunteers were sandbagging at

their administration building throughout the weekend in hopes of preventing the damage that last December’s floods caused to residences. Sandbagging was still in progress when the News went to press. Anyone looking to volunteer can email wrobinson@tseshaht. com.

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Conductors learn the ropes on Alberni rails KRISTI DOBSON

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The final group of six students from BCIT wrapped up its hands-on conductor training on local rails, just in time for the real storms to begin. In total, 24 students from the school took part in the required course work in November with the help of 10 members of the Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society. The local resources have been used by BCIT since 2006. Prior to that, the rail yard in Squamish was the training ground, but after a company change, it was no longer practical. “When it was sold

to CN, they wouldn’t let them on the main line and were confined to the rail yard,” IHS volunteer David Hooper said. “Here the railway is not being used commercially, so the students can actually get out of the rail yard and practice switching, then take the train to a destination and bring it back.” In the Alberni Valley, the students and IHS members also take advantage of the track being set on a grade, where they can practice setting hand brakes. The students have access to two locomotives to help simulate a real working environment

and learn to work with other crew at the same time. In addition to the large, first generation diesel locomotive, the students have been training on a recently renovated one that worked in the paper mill. “It was given to the ISH and sat for about 15 years,” Hooper said. “It was restored around 2013 and BCIT was the motivation for that. “It is not designed to go 100 miles, it was used to push cars around in the mill.” Student Ryan Bank, from Nelson, said his time in Port Alberni has been a valuable experience. “I had no idea the

Brandon Adano, one of the 24 students from BCIT who participated in hands-on conductor training with the help of members of the Industrial Heritage Society in November, works a switch at the rail yard.

course would be as intense as it is and how much knowledge is required to work in the industry,” he said. “It is absolutely unique because everything we learn in the course related to the job we get to apply here in the real world.” By the final day of training, Hooper

said the students are ready to share responsibility of running the train and giving instructions to the engineer, IHS member and Albernibased instructor John Land. Although BCIT pays the society to conduct the training, Land said the benefits are more than just a financial

influx. “It is good for the young folks who want to come up in the railway business,” he said. Land said he is not surprised at the amount of interest the society receives. “There are a lot of rail enthusiasts around and the major railways employ

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eports that the U.S. has logged more than 350 mass shootings this year are shocking. And, according to details shared by those who have tracked the violence, there have been five such incidents on more than a single day. From our relatively quiet homes it’s difficult to fathom one such senseless act, never mind more in one year than there are days. It’s no surprise that the gun-control debate is heating up south of the border. Wednesday’s killing of 14 people at a San Bernardino, Calif. social services agency was reportedly the deadliest in the U.S. since that at Sandy Hook Elementary three years ago, when 26 children and adults were gunned down. Also fresh in our memories is last Friday’s killing of three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado. When the issue of gun control is raised in Canada, opponents to such regulations rightly argue the laws make no difference to those with a criminal mind and a determination to do lethal damage. Regardless of the country, province or state, and regardless of whether there are laws and how strict or lax they may be, the reality is the problem lies more with the people who possess firearms than the firearms themselves. It can be argued that there is a necessity for such artillery, that completely removing guns from the equation is not the solution. Those tasked with ensuring our safety need them. They deal with the worst people in society and must have the ability to use lethal force not only to protect us, but to protect themselves in our service, too. Fortunately, the reality is the majority of those in law enforcement – in Canada, at least – can go their entire career without ever pulling the trigger, aside from target practice. Those who hunt for food also argue their right and need to possess arms, although that is often hotly debated itself. These points are only a few of the numerous sides to the argument. Time and time again, the debate appears to come to an impasse, when weighing whether one’s legal right to possess guns means that they should. It’s a question that needs serious consideration by lawmakers not only in the U.S., but worldwide, before mass shootings become so commonplace that they no longer make headlines. — PEACE ARCH NEWS

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The Alberni Valley News is published every Tuesday and 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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Child poverty needs attention from all gov’t levels MARK ALLAN

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hild poverty is on the front burner in Port Alberni. Much of the discussion at a poverty forum Nov. 24 at the Port Alberni Friendship Centre cited a report called Vital Signs, commissioned by the Alberni Community Foundation. The forum, hosted by AlberniPacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser, was also attended by new CourtenayAlberni MP Gord Johns, AlberniClayoquot Regional District chair Josie Osborne and Mayor Mike Ruttan of Port Alberni. The forum happened on the same day child-advocacy group First Call BC released its 2015 B.C. Child Poverty Report Card. Echoing some figures from Vital Signs, the report card showed Port Alberni has the highest childpoverty rate in B.C. The city is tied with Duncan

at 31 per cent for the worst rate for children younger than 18 in low-income families. The two communities are also tied for worst place with 37 per cent of children five and younger in low-income households. On average provincially, one in five children lives in poverty. “Nationally, one out of seven children lives in poverty. That goes up to one out of three in the Alberni Valley. That is not acceptable,” Johns said at the forum, reports First Nations’ newspaper Ha-Shilth-Sa. In an interview, fellow NDP politician Fraser agreed wholeheartedly with Johns’ assessment. “Nobody was accepting the premise that we had to have this level of poverty … it wasn’t acceptable to any of us at any level.”

The pervasive effects of child poverty last well into adulthood.

The causes of high Alberni poverty include the demise of many high-paying forestry jobs that once gave Port Alberni the highest percapita income in Canada. First Call’s report card also identified a relationship between lone-parent families and child poverty. Statistics Canada reports 37.5 per cent of Port Alberni families are lone-parent families, compared to 31 per cent on Vancouver Island and 27 per cent province wide. Other factors include children with disabilities, visible minorities and First Nations. Seventeen per cent of Alberni Valley residents are First Nations, compared to seven per cent on the Island and five per cent province wide. The pervasive effects of child poverty last well into adulthood, lowering educational, nutritional, health and employment standards. Children who grow up poor are more likely to be wards of the state than contributors, which serves nobody. What can be done to reduce child poverty? Most of the 21 recommendations in First Call’s report card involve money. Continued / A7

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No excuse for wrong measurements M

easurements can make or break your woodworking project. Not only must your measurement be accurate, if you are making multiple parts, it must be repeatable with the same accuracy. The most familiar measuring tool is the tape measure. There are many different types and some are decidedly better than others. My favourite is an Irwin 25-foot-by1-inch that has black writing on a white background, but what sets this tape apart is that the graduations

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are on both sides of the tape. I find it all but impossible to get an acceptable degree of accuracy with a tape measure that has both metric and imperial graduations on the same tape; half the time, the wrong scale is against the workpiece. When working in the shop I use digital measuring almost exclusively and I leave my tape measure

to the lumber room where I use it to select rough boards. Like everything else in life, electronics have revolutionized the way we do things. Digital measuring makes it possible to measure parts down to a resolution of 1/1000 of an inch but woodworkers have been slow to adopt these precision measuring tools. However, with new

woodworking jigs and tools promising accuracy in the range of thousands of an inch and the advent of inexpensive, easy to use electronic tools, it only makes sense to step up your game with more accurate measurements. A good quality electronic caliper can be one of the best investments you can make. This multifunction tool can make inside measurements, outside measurements and depth measurements. It really shines when used to lay out your

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ELECTORAL AREA “D” – SPROAT LAKE

A Public Hearing for residents and property owners within Electoral Area “D” 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 Thursday, December 17, 2015 to consider the following bylaws:

PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL KAMPEN

Digital calipers give exact readings in three different measurements, taking the guesswork out of measuring in the wood shop.

joinery and do your machine setups; the days of guesstimating will be over. Digital calipers will display the values in three different formats, fractional inches, decimal inches

and mm. Using the calipers for most woodworking tasks is simple and straightforward since adding and subtracting whole numbers is easier than working with

fractions. This is especially true when you dress your own lumber to nonstandard thicknesses and are then adding and subtracting the measurements. Continued / A26

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF ALBERNI-CLAYOQUOT

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF LANDS

(Pursuant to sections 186 and 187 of the Local Government Act) Take notice that pursuant to sections 186 and 187 of the Local Government Act, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (the “Regional District”) intends to dispose of, and make available to the public for acquisition, a leasehold interest in that part of the lands legally described as:

Bylaw P1331 to amend the Sproat Lake Official Community Plan, Schedule B plan map by redesignating LOT 364, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT from “Resource Use” to “Comprehensive Development Area” to facilitate a four (4) lot subdivision.

Part of Block F of Block 209, Alberni District Alberni Valley Regional Airport - Lots B, C, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 and more particularly outlined in bold on Schedule “A” at the bottom of this Notice (the “Lands”). The Lands are located at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport and are being made available to tenant(s) who will: • at the tenant’s sole expense, clear, service, and provide access to the Lands in accordance with the legal requirements of all statutes, regulations, and bylaws of all federal, provincial, and local authorities; • at the tenant’s sole expense, construct and maintain on the Lands all buildings and improvements required to operate an aircraft-related commercial enterprise or, subject to approval from the Regional District, sublease the Lands to person that will construct and maintain on the Lands all buildings and improvements required to operate an aircraft-related commercial enterprise on the Lands; and • use the Lands solely for the purposes of an aircraft-related commercial enterprise or, subject to approval from the Regional District, sublease the Lands to person that will operate an aircraft-related commercial enterprise on the Lands.

Bylaw P1332 to amend the Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot Zoning Bylaw No. 15 by adding a new section “164 Comprehensive Development Lot 364 (CD L364) District” and by rezoning LOT 364, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT from Forest Reserve (A4) District to Comprehensive Development Lot 364 (CD L364) District to facilitate a four (4) lot subdivision. (Elmer & Franciska Daneliuk, Property Owners & Helen Sims, Agent – Lot 364, Two Rivers Arm, Sproat Lake)

Lots B & C The minimum rent the Regional District is prepared to accept per lot is sixteen thousand, four hundred dollars ($16,400.00) per year. Lots 10-15 The minimum rent the Regional District is prepared to accept per lot is one thousand, four hundred dollars ($1,400.00) per year.

All persons who consider their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaws will be given an opportunity to be heard in matters contained in the bylaws.

The term of the lease lots will be up to twenty (20) years. Leases of three (3) years or more are subject to approval by the Provincial Subdivision Officer. Other terms and conditions of the proposed leases may be reviewed in person Schedule "A" This schedule is attached to and forms part of Alberni Valley Regional Airport Lease Area at the Regional District’s Offices, located at: 116.00m [380.58']

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Persons wishing to acquire a leasehold interest in the Lands must submit a completed proposal package and refundable $1,000.00 deposit to the Regional District’s Offices by no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2016 in an envelope clearly marked “AVRA Lease Lot Submission”. This is not a call for tenders. No contractual or other obligation will arise between the Regional District and any person that responds to this Notice unless and until a written agreement has been duly executed relating to an approved proposal. The Regional District reserves the right in its absolute discretion to accept or reject any proposal submitted in response to this Notice.

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Interested persons may inspect the bylaws 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 December 4, 2015 to December 17, 2015 inclusive. Any correspondence submitted prior to the Public Hearing should be directed to the undersigned.

Date of Notice: December 4, 2015

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The Public Hearing for Bylaws P1331 and P1332 is to be held by the Director for Electoral Area ‘D’, 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 bylaws as set out in this notice.

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Bread of Life, Pizza Factory both host Christmas meals KRISTI DOBSON

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Through the generosity of the community, those in need will have two opportunities to enjoy Christmas dinner this year. The Bread of Life is hosting one large sitting this year on Dec. 24. They typically held a dinner on Christmas Day, but over the past few years, the organization realized many of its clients were unable to attend with the lack of bus service on the holiday, so the decision was made to change the date. Vice-president of the Bread of Life, David Whitworth, said the annual dinner was held on various days during the season in the past and will revert back

to Christmas Eve to make it easier for staff, volunteers and guests. “It is important to understand why we made the change,” Whitworth said. “We had a request from a large number of guests who are unable to attend on a day the buses aren’t running so that is our priority. Many guests also want (Christmas) day free to visit with extended family.” He also said budget restraints were taken into consideration. “We looked at the impact of overtime costs on our frugal budget,” Whitworth said. “And the other concern was our staff who work tirelessly all year. We would like them to have Christmas free to be with family.” To accommodate the

Poverty not on Liberals’ minds From / A5

The first three call for a higher minimum wage, a “living wage” and higher income and disability assistance rates. First Call wants a comprehensive poverty reduction plan with legislated targets and timelines. It seeks a goal to reduce B.C.’s childpoverty rate to seven per cent or lower by 2020. B.C. is the only province without a poverty-reduction strategy, observes Fraser, frustrated by Victoria’s tendency to produce “voodoo

statistics that say everything is just great.” One of the measures of a society is how it cares for its most vulnerable members. The B.C. Liberals, who plan to cut the PST by one point in 2018, reducing revenue by an estimated $900 million per year, clearly have other priorities. Mark Allan has been an editor and publisher at Vancouver Island newspapers and now writes about B.C. and federal politics for the Alberni Valley News.

anticipated crowd of more than 100 guests, organizers also changed the location to the Trinity Church on the corner of Fifth Street and Angus Avenue. There will only be one seating after the doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are required and can be picked up at the Bread of Life. Another free community-wide dinner, complete with ham and turkey,

will be held at Pizza Factory on Christmas Day. When staff member Brian Calm saw an immediate reaction online about the change to the Bread of Life’s dinner, he stepped in to fill what he thought was a gap. Before long, he had a list of volunteers, including Denis Sauve and Rick Tucker, to help with organizing the event. “I saw how unhappy

people were and without knowing it was just changed to the 24th, I set up a dinner for the 25th,” Calm said. “This is different, though, it is open to anyone in the community who will be without a dinner on that day. That includes all those working on Christmas. Anyone who is lonely, homeless or without family can come.” He said he wants to acknowledge

everyone, regardless of social status, and recognize those who work on Christmas Day. Santa will join the festivities with gifts for children. As well as feeding the community, Calm is also contributing to Ty Watson House hospice. “It is the place people go for their final days and I found out they have no air conditioning in the upstairs rooms and

no decent TV’s,” Calm said. “Those are things I just thought they would already have. I have been collecting cash donations from other businesses so they can have a good Christmas.” Three seatings for the dinner are scheduled for 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. and tickets are available at Pizza Factory on Roger Street. Drop-ins are also welcome.

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Hall needs members The Beaver Creek Hall needs to have repairs done to their basement and the children’s playground is archaic. They have run various fundraisers over this past year but would really appreciate Beaver Creek Residents and owners of property in the district to join. The fee is a paltry $10 for a full year membership which has perks. The Beaver Creek Hall has been in existence since I was a child, yes a long time ago, more than 60 years. They have a meeting the last Monday of every

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How to avoid the holiday shopping rush

pg. 11

Christmas for the children

Make it a special time for little ones.

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Holiday Guide

The lost art of gift wrapping Have we become a society that is too busy for gift wrap? When the holidays come around in full force, where do most people turn? To the ultra-convenient gift bag, that’s where. Gift bags have largely taken over the party aisles at most stores, where rows and rows of gift bags in all shapes and sizes are not uncommon. Gift bags do have many advantages. They are easily portable, generally inexpensive and come in some very clever designs. They’re also touted as a

“green” product because they can be reused. But carefully wrapped gifts show that a person put in time and effort to present a gift in a way that is sentimental and personal. Although it may take mere minutes to pry away the paper and find a treasure inside, there’s something to be said for paper-wrapped gifts. It means the gift-giver sat down, pondered the paper design and carefully chose the bow or ribbon with the recipient in mind. Before you eschew

wrapping paper for a gift bag this holiday season, think about all of the advantages to spending some time and reacquainting yourself with the art of gift wrapping. * Wrapping can be green, too. You can create your own wrapping paper by decorating brown postal paper with a rubber stamp or having children colour their own special murals. Don’t overlook newsprint as wrapping as well. * Paper is more costeffective. You are

bound to get more bang for your wrapping buck by choosing wrapping paper.Wrapping paper per inch is definitely more affordable than gift bags, particularly when purchased on sale. * Wrapping paper lets you be creative. Cover a box with a patchwork of different paper scraps, choose to stagger colours of paper with boxes towered one on top of another or tie on the biggest bow you can find. * Wrapped gifts travel better. When carrying your bounty of gifts to

friends and family, carefully wrapped boxes tend to stand up to travel better than gift bags. No one wants to receive a gift bag that has been wrinkled and crushed into some amorphous shape. Plus, wilted tissue paper can be off-putting. * There’s something magical about wrapping paper. The anticipation, the drama, the build-up to peeling aside wrapping paper and revealing the gift has brought smiles to children’s (and adults’) faces for generations.

It is hard to improve on something that has been successful for years and years. Although the public may be swept up in rushing from here to

there, there are traditionalists who appreciate sitting down and spending time creating holiday magic by way of beautifully wrapped gifts.

Gift wrapping tricks to save you time People have varying degrees of ability with regard to wrapping gifts. Some excel at those creased corners and perfect bows, while

others are less adept at wrapping. The task of wrapping gifts may not be s omething to look forward to, but wrapping gifts is an essential element of the holiday season. Fortunately, there are a few tricks of the trade wrappers can lean on to make the process of wrapping gifts go as quickly and as smoothly as possible. • Stock up on double-sided tape. Wrapping with double-sided tape helps you avoid unsightly tape lines and creates a neat finished product.

• Use a toilet paper tube to preserve wrapping paper rolls and keep them from unravelling. Simply cut the tube lengthwise and snap it over the open roll of paper to serve as a handy clip to keep the paper tidy. • When you lose the edge of the tape on a roll, it can take precious time trying to find it again and then lift a piece of tape off the roll. Use a plastic bread clip to hold the place of the edge of the tape to prevent this from happening. • Turn snack containers into handy gift wrap options. Empty potato chip cannisters can be wrapped and used to hold other food gifts or smaller stocking stuffers. Turn a foil-

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• Wooden spoons or popsicle sticks can make clever gift tags. Poke a hole in the end and tie onto your gift. • Use a piece of fabric to wrap a present if

you’re not too skilled with traditional paper. Fabric can be reused and is more durable, and you won’t run the risk of tearing an edge or poking a hole through it. This can be especially useful for oddly shaped gifts. • Newsprint tied with natural cord and some pine boughs is an inexpensive, classiclooking gift wrap. • Kraft butcher paper

or brown mailing paper can be used in a pinch. Stamp images on the paper to customize the gift wrap and use ribbons and bows to further dress things up. • Always work on a hard, flat surface, as working on the floor or a soft surface makes it more difficult to control wrapping paper and you’re more likely to tear the paper.

• Use a gift box or cardboard to create a firm container to wrap soft gifts. • Reuse old boxes to create a greeting card. Use a piece of ribbon and a bow and your newly created card as a thank-you or gift tag for future gifts. This is a great way to recycle during a season when excess is common.

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Holiday Guide

Tips for visiting Santa at a store Christmastime is filled with many different traditions. Many people decorate their homes with Christmas trees, and songs are sung with family members who come from near and far to share gifts and companionship. Families with young children often make visiting Santa Claus a part of their annual traditions. During the holiday season, Santa can be found taking up

residence in department stores and malls across the country. Thousands of children and their parents will wait in line to get some face time with jolly old St. Nick. The following are a handful of ways to make kids’ visits with Santa even more pleasant.

A baby’s life is filled with milestones. First smiles, first steps and first words are just a few of the moments parents will treasure. A baby’s first holiday season is another special time to cherish. Shoppers seeking gifts

to make a baby’s first holiday special have many clever, cute and functional items to choose from. Several of these gifts can become keepsakes to be tucked into memory boxes for growing kids to look at later in life.

• Do a test run. If your child has not taken a photo with Santa before, he or

she may be frightened and the result will be a poor photograph. The beard and the red coat coupled with the fact that kids are sitting on a stranger’s lap can be terrifying for youngsters. Acclimate your child to the experience by visiting the mall to see Santa and become familiar with what he looks like and how he acts. It may take a couple of visits before your child is ready to wait in

line for the real visit.

• Christmas pajamas: What better way to await for the arrival of Christmas than in a pair of snuggly pajamas? Send pajamas ahead of Christmas Day so that new parents will have plenty of adorable photo opportunities as

their baby boy or girl tears open the gifts. Stores stock several different fun and festive prints, or look into pajamas that can be personalized.

• Go off-peak. Visit Santa when the store just opens or when lines are not as long, such as during school hours or dinner time. This should cut down on the wait and create a less tense experience. Confirm visiting hours so you don’t arrive only to find he’s out to lunch or feeding his reindeer. Do not schedule anything after the Santa

visit, so you don’t feel rushed. • Dress comfortably. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing so neither you nor the kids will be uncomfortable. The goal is to look nice for the photo, but not at the expense of the children’s comfort level. And while you should be comfortable as well, be sure to look presentable, in the event you have to hop

into the photo if that’s the only way your son or daughter will tolerate the experience. • Pack some supplies. Bring snacks and drinks for the kids so hunger does not make them antsy. Bring along a change of clothes in case someone spills food or spits up before your turn. • Get Santa recommendations. Ask friends and neighbors which

Santas they visit. Many stores will have a Santa on hand, but not every Santa is as adept at handling children. You want someone who is used to making children feel welcome and comfortable. Above all, try to have a good time and don’t expect perfection. Sometimes the best Santa-visit moments are the ones that are unrehearsed.

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• Keepsake ornament: Some families embrace the tradition of adding a new ornament to their Christmas trees each year. Purchase an ornament for the new baby with the year so he or she can join in the tradition. • Crochet or knit blanket: Crafty individuals can make a blanket that the newest addition to the family can enjoy during the chilly days of winter.

• Personalized framed print: Commemorate the first holiday season

These blankets often become treasured keepsakes that may be

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Meat

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Bone-in Chicken Thighs

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Meat Pies

Bacon

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Yogurt

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Keurig

Rocky Mountain Ranch

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2$ for

Organic Apple Juice 2.84lt

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120-125gr

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2.25kg

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Quality Foods an Island Original Organic Torilla Chips or Salsa

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Chocolate Orange

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Mezzetta

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250ml

890ml

Tastie

Spring Rolls

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for

Mix

1.75kg Breyers

Creamery Style Real Ice Cream

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for

Ben & Jerry’s

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for

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Cafe Instant Coffee Beverage Mix

2lt

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114-264gr

Ice Cream

123gr

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300ml

Digestives or HobNobs Buscuits

144’s

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Baker’s

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Organic or Tradition Ground Coffee

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10kg

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Shredded Cheese

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Flour

116-140gr

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Shard Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr

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12x340-355ml

6x330ml

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Pepsi, 7-Up or Mountain Dew

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for

100% Juice or Sparklers

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12x355ml

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Potato Chips

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for

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PLUS A

for

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for

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Quality Foods an Island Original Organic Torilla Chips or Salsa

Armstrong

425gr or 420ml

600gr

2 MacLaren’s

Mezzetta

Selected, Assorted Sizes

Chocolate Orange

320gr

for

Mezzetta

Kraft

250ml

890ml

Tastie

Spring Rolls

O’Tasty

for

Mix

1.75kg Breyers

Creamery Style Real Ice Cream

Holiday Tea

250gr

for

Ben & Jerry’s

Dairyland

for

Maxwell House

Original Egg Nog

International Delight

Cafe Instant Coffee Beverage Mix

2lt

Coffee Whitener

473ml

114-264gr

Ice Cream

123gr

Toffifee

Celestial Seasonings

Creamery Butter

300ml

Digestives or HobNobs Buscuits

144’s

Fraser Valley

Sweetened Condensed Milk

225gr

3 Eagle Brand

Daltons

Glace Cherries

300-400gr

Arctic Gardens

1lb

204gr

McVitie’s

Orange Pekoe Tea

250gr

Fully Cooked Dumplings

Sun-Maid

Natural California Raisins

170-225gr

156gr

Red Rose

Baker’s

750gr

Lindt Lindor

Simple Pleasures Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Squares

Semi-Sweet Chocolate, 300gr

Box Chocolates

Dare

for

Baker’s

Baking Chips

915-930gr

Miracle Whip or Mayo

for

Organic or Tradition Ground Coffee

Selected, 125-200gr

Assorted Sizes

10kg

Nabob Coffee Company

Ferrero

Chocolates

Kraft

Peppers, Peperoncini or Summer Garden Vegetables

Dressing

250gr

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Rogers

Flour

116-140gr

170-175gr

Shard Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr

Kraft

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Saputo

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Brown & Haley

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20’s

1.66lt

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Ginger Ale, Club Soda or Tonic Water

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for

4$ for

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6x330ml

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100% Juice or Sparklers

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for

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Old Dutch

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for

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for

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3$ for

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Rosemary Ham

99 100 gr

Sushi

Homous

per 100gr

Medium

Almond Chicken Chop Suey

Fried Rice Medium

Available at select stores only.

100 gr

Canadian

Castello Blue Cheese

8 Piece Alaska Rolls

Per

English White Stilton Cheese with Mango & Ginger

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10 Piece California & Dynamite Rolls

2 Pack

Per

Dry Garlic Wings Spring Roll

Available at select stores only.

5â&#x20AC;? Meat Pie

Schneiders

Cervelat, Gypsy or Pepper Salami

per 100gr

6 95 11 49 1 75

per 100gr

Bothwell

Extra Aged Cheddar Cheese

49 per 100gr

Seafood â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Foods

Frozen or Previously Frozen

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Red Raw Argentine Prawns

Sockeye Salmon Fillets

21/25 Size

Per

100 gr

Per

100 gr

C2C

Frozen or Previously Frozen

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Donini Chocolate

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49 Per

100 gr

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30/40 Size, 1lb

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Organically Yours

Hold the Salt Brazil Nuts

Candy or Nuts

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Holiday Guide

‘Tis the season for gingerbread cookies The holiday season is dominated by tradition. Families typically have their own unique traditions, but certain practices are so widely popular that they have become synonymous with the holiday season. Such is the case with certain foods, including gingerbread cookies. Gingerbread cookies can be enjoyed yearround, but many people only enjoy this tasty treat during the holiday season. For those who can’t wait to indulge in gingerbread cookies this year, consider this recipe for “Soft Glazed Gingerbread” from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).

the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the egg and mix well.

To make the dough, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy. Slowly add the granulated sugar and mix on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and soft. Stop

Add the molasses and corn syrup and beat until incorporated. Stop the mixer again and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until a

dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl and all the ingredients are well incorporated. Remove the dough from the bowl, flatten it on a large piece of plastic wrap into a rectangle about 1 inch thick, cover the dough with the plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

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the sides with a small knife. It is not necessary to cut into smaller sizes before baking.

Unwrap the dough and place on a floured work surface. If using a plaque with a design, roll out the dough 1/3inch thick, lightly dust the top with flour, press your cookie molds over the dough, and then cut out the shapes with a small knife and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Alternatively, using the mold as a guide, cut around it with a small knife, flip the mold over so the design is facing you, and place the dough over it, pressing it into the design. Unmold the shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.

Bake the cookies until lightly golden along the sides but still soft to the touch in the centers, 7 to 15 minutes. The timing will depend on the size of the individual cookies, or if you have made a single large patterned piece that will be cut after baking.

If using a patterned rolling pin, lightly dust the lined baking sheet with flour and transfer the dough to the pan. Lightly dust the top of the dough with flour and roll it into a rectangle about 1/3-inch thick with a plain pin. Then, using the patterned pin, roll over the dough with enough pressure to ensure a clear impression of the design. Trim

While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and water until smooth. When the cookies are ready, remove from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then, while the cookies are still warm, using even strokes, brush a light coat of glaze on the top of each cookie, evenly covering it. Let

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Ways to stay healthy this holiday season With the holiday season upon us, many people’s schedules are hectic once again. There are social events and family gatherings to attend, shopping ventures to

chronic stress can lower immunity and cause excretory, digestive and reproductive systems to stop working properly. Stress also may cause you to eat unhealthy

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tray tables. Buses, trains and doors all may be harboring germs. Wipe down surfaces with disinfecting wipes and allow them to air-dry before touching them.

things you want to do, such as viewing Christmas light displays or even just unwinding at home with a good book. Try delegating some tasks to others in the household so you don’t take on too much responsibility. • Keep up an exercise routine. Don’t stray too far from your exercise schedule. You may have to move workout times to free up other time later in the day for shopping or parties. Early morning is a good time to exercise

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The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley has supported art in all its forms for 50 years. On Thursday, Dec. 10 the general public will have the opportunity to help celebrate this milestone. “It all started with the Rollin Art Centre and then the Community Arts Council came to reside there,” said arts administrator Melissa Martin. Fred and Ellen Rollin owned and lived in the house that came to be Rollin Art Centre from 1914 to the mid-1970s. They were well-known for their gardens and connections made with students and teachers at Eighth Avenue School, right next door.

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Mayor Mike Ruttan, left, presents Marta Williamson, Bev Frolic and Cathy Berry from the Community Arts Council with a Heritage Commission award.

When Fred died in 1976, he left his home and grounds to the City of Port Alberni and School District 70. From there, the Community Arts Council gained possession of the home and put a lot of volunteer hours

into renovations and landscaping. The promotion and support of the arts started to flourish, but was always based on fundraising and grants. There have been a number of initiatives developed over the years

and when Martin came aboard as administrator a few years ago, her goal was to encourage art and culture among all ages. Martin’s drive to continue promoting the arts stems from her own background.

Originally trained in art therapy, she worked with children with various developmental and learning challenges. She said she has seen art in all of its forms help with communication skills, self-esteem, self-worth and higher learning. “Art is beneficial on so many levels,” she said. “I would like to see it promoted in schools more. There is a place for it along with the maths and sciences.”

Martin’s father is an accomplished painter and one of the founding members of Art in the Park at Stanley Park. She recently found out that three of his pieces are a part of the University of Victoria’s archive collection. “My son goes to UVic and texted me and asked if I knew they were there,” she said. “He was Googling my dad and my name came up from an article in the Alberni

Valley News when I first started (at Rollin Art Centre). I said my goals then were to excite children about the arts and get it into the schools. That has been my most successful and meaningful goal.” Martin has also established family and community events like the annual pumpkin carving contest, Celebration of Lights, pool mural project and the new Solstice Arts Festival. Continued / A30

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The Port Alberni Lawn Bowls Club held their annual general meeting, elections, awards and a dinner for the end of the 2015 playing season. Out-going president Robin Forrest thanked the executive and club members for their support over the past two years. Newly elected executive are: Nancy Hemmingsen, president; Ed Hemmingsen, vicepresident; Elaine van Kooten, treasurer; and Alison Merryfield, secretary. Awards handed out for the 2015 season were: Ladies Novice– Louisa johnny; Men’s Novice–Maurice Bernier; pairs–Robin and Stephen Forrest; Ladies Singles–Elaine van Kooten; Men’s Singles–Stephen Forrest. Red Sox tournament, Alice and Theo Vissia. Joe Trail Memorial tournament, Alice Vissia and Lue Carlos. The Lawn Bowls Club is open for crib on Sundays from 1–4 p.m. and the first Sunday evening of the month from 7–9 p.m. The Lawn Bowls playing season will begin again in mid-April, 2016. Community members are welcome to come to the club and try the sport on Friday nights once the season kicks off again. Information will be posted at Echo Centre and in the Alberni Valley News.

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WHAT’S ON TUES. DEC. 1– WED. DEC. 23 ◆ MISTLETOE MARKET AT ROLLIN ART CENTRE runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. Artists are still wanted, call 250--7243412 to sign up.

WED. DEC. 9 ◆ 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 1-844-747-

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FRI. DEC. 11 ◆ TIM NEUFELD & THE GLORY BOYS perform a Christmas Worship Hoedown at Arrowsmith Baptist Church, 4283 Glenside Rd., 6:30–9:30 p.m. Tix: $10 adults, $5 for children 12 and under at the church or online at www.universe.com. FMI: 250-724-7272 or e-mail office@ arrowsmithchurch. com.

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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.

THUR. DEC. 24 ◆ BREAD OF LIFE CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER takes place at the Trinity Chruch Dining Hall at Fifth Avenue and Angus Street. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and turkey dinner is served at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome and free tickets are available at the Bread of Life office.

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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 dealing with overeating, 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

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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. ◆ JUNIOR BADMINTON runs Mondays and Thursdays at the Alberni Athletic Hall. 8–12 yrs from 6–7 p.m., 13–18 yrs from 7–8 p.m. FMI: Larry at 250-720-6263. ◆ DROP-IN GRIEF GROUP meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Alberni Valley Hospice Society office, 3088 Third Ave. FMI: 250-7234478. ◆ BARKLEY SOUNDS CHOIR has started its 16th season and welcomes new members of all ages. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 6:45-9 p.m. at the Alberni Valley United Church. For more info call 250-723-7907.

◆ COMMUNITY ARCHIVES at the Alberni Valley Museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers available to answer questions on local history, help with family records and other research. Phone 250-723-2181, local 267. ◆ FOLK SONG CIRCLE at Fir Park Village every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m For more info call Diane at 250-7237945. ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY STARFLEET CHAPTER meets the second Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. at Echo Centre. New members welcome. For info call 250-724-7293. ◆ FREE DROP-IN at Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St. On Mondays from 10-11 a.m. For parents of children up to age five. Call 250735-3022. ◆ FUN NIGHT on Friday nights at Legion Branch No. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 5 p.m. Food available. Nominal admission fee.

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◆ ALBERNI VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND meets Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the E. J. Dunn band room. This is a concert band; new members are welcome. For info: call Manfred @ 250724-6780. ◆ CRIB NIGHT at Legion Branch No. 293. Starts at 7 p.m. every Monday. ◆ FUN DARTS at Legion Branch No. 293. From 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. ◆ WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO at Legion Branch No, 293, at 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 6:45 p.m. ◆ TY WATSON HOUSE HOSPICE is looking for people to work in the kitchen preparing meals and offering hospitality. Interested volunteers may call Theresa at 250-7234478 for more info. ◆ BETA SIGMA PHI’S Preceptor Gamma Beta chapter meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Call Lorna at 250-7242487. ◆ RAINBOWS helps children process loss, due to divorce, separation, death or other life changes. Contact Family Guidance 250 7240125. ◆ FRIENDLY BATTLE, Feasting, fighting, archery and other medieval pastimes such as games, needlework, weaving, armor making and cooking. Families welcome. For more info. contact Sarah 1-250-951-9065. ◆ MEAT DRAW, Saturdays 3:15–5 p.m. at Westwind Pub. Proceeds to Mid Island Kidney Association. ◆ MEAT DRAW AND 50/50 RAFFLE, at the Kingsway Pub. Sundays: 3-5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays: 4:306 p.m. Proceeds go towards the Alberni Valley Hospice/Ty Watson House. ◆ MEAT DRAW, at Legion Branch No. 293. Saturday’s from 2-5 p.m.

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Mar. 7, 1929 - Dec. 7, 2014 A special smile, a special face; In our hearts a special place,, re, Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you will last forever. r. Your wife Ingrid and children Karsten, Horace, Sylvrid, Derek, Ingrid

MCEACHERN, Frank Ernest

March 2, 1930 - November 17, 2015 Frank passed away peacefully on November 17, 2015 at the age of 85 years at Penticton Regional Hospital. He was born in Vancouver in 1930 and grew up in Port Alberni. Frank attended ADSS, loved basketball and was captain of his team, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mapleleafsâ&#x20AC;?. He graduated from UBC and taught in Vancouver before moving to Merritt as the first principal of Diamond Vale Elementary. He was active in the Rotary Club, curling and golf clubs. He was competitive and loved to debate. He and his wife Marion loved to travel. They spent a year in Australia as exchange teachers. After retiring to Oliver he was active in the Elkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Fairview Mt. Golf Club. They loved RVing, fishing and spent many years wintering in Arizona. They spent a few summers exchanging homes with teachers from England, Holland, and Germany. Frank and Marion moved to Penticton in 2012. Frank was a warm hearted gentleman and a wonderful husband and father. He will be sadly missed by his wife, five children, grandchildren, many great grandchildren. Frank was predeceased by brother Jim; survived by sister Grace Tingey (Art) of Maple Ridge, sister Marie Kristensen (Paul) and sister-in-law Mary MacEachern, both of Port Alberni. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com 1-250-493-1774

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It is with sadness that the family announce the passing of Patricia Anne Harley on December 01, 2015 at Ty Watson House. Alistair, her husband of 52 years was by her side and holding her hand. Patsy was predeceased by her parents, her sister Wanda, son Donald John and is survived by her loving husband Alistair, daughter Wanda and son Aaron, five grandchildren and three great children, sister Sharon, nieces, nephews and many friends. Born July 13, 1945 in Moosejaw, Sask., Patsy arrived in Port Alberni when she was 9 years of age. She attended 8th Avenue and ADHS schools, marrying Al July 20, 1963. After raising her family, she went to work at the AV Times. When the printing of the paper was moved to Nanaimo and Al retired, they started their family business, Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feathers Be Gone. In her spare time, Patsy liked to play bingo. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Patsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held later in the spring of 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Ty Watson House. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca

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Harold will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Lily, as well as his children Wendy (Darrell); Greg; Kevin (Cathrina) and Scott (Nadia). Harold is also survived by his grandchildren Andrew, Julie, Angela, Jarrod and Lucas and by four greatgrandchildren, Caylee, Annika, Logan and Ethan.

He was born on June 3, 1931 in Campbell River, BC. At age 3, Harold and his family moved to Franklin River Logging Camp. He then went on to attend Qualicum Beach private school (now known as Qualicum College), where he graduated in 1949. He soon after met his bride to be, Lily, and they were married on June 4, 1955.

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Harold retired in 1991 at the age of 60 after 42 years of service. Once he retired Harold loved his gardening in the summer and spending his winter months at his condo at Mt. Washington skiing. He also had a tremendous passion for history as he traveled the world with his wife Lily. A memorial service will be held on Friday Dec. 4, 2015 ~ 2.00 p.m. at Suttonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Campbell River Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place on Monday Dec. 7, 2015 ~ 1.00 p.m. at Alberni Valley Memorial Gardens, Port Alberni BC In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Grade 4/5 Teacher Haahuupayak is a First Nations elementary school located in Port Alberni. We are seeking a grade 4/5 teacher. Starting Monday, January 4, 2016 and ending June 24, 2016 Required qualifications: Âˇ A valid BC Teaching Certificate specializing in elementary education Âˇ Three or more years of teaching experience is an asset Âˇ Commitment to FN education: knowledge and history of FN culture is an asset Âˇ Ability to teach in a multi-graded learning environment Âˇ Ability to differentiate instruction for students with learning difficulties is an asset Âˇ Learning Assistance courses or experience is an asset Haahuupayak School offers compensation and benefits comparable to those in our neighbouring district Please email resumes with supporting documentation and references by Tuesday, December 15 at 12:30 pm to: Gio Mussato Principal Email: gmussato@haahuupayak.com Fax: 250-724-7335

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