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Students from ADSS help load a Christmas tree into a customer’s truck at the former Greenmax tree farm by the airport.

It also provides a different where they might want way to learn. Students in their future to go in terms Grades 9–10 are involved in of trades or post-secondary the project based learning opportunities around program. The students schooling,” said Dvorak. are out on the “Specifically, farm for two it looks at days a week the business per program. behind how this “We’ve runs—digging got a Grade really deep 9 program, into the idea of which is an what running academic– Elyse Warm a business based program takes, a little bit for outdoor learning. That about entrepreneurship, program has 24 students trades associated with that look at math, English, working in natural resource science and social studies,” management.” said Dvorak. The end result is to “But this is their leave the students with classroom for half the an education that looks at year—out here on our both theory and practice. Christmas tree farm and on “The purpose of the the woodlot.” program is to make the The Grade 10s take that theory real. Here’s how one step further. “It’s you calculate the volume looking at connecting of a cylinder and now we’re students with an idea of actually going to go scale

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the log—and that’s a job you can get paid for.” With a mix of practical experience, the program gives kids interested in all sorts of different career fields ideas for their futures. Jimmy Hassle has already gotten a head start on a career in natural resources. “I do heli-logging and shake blocking on the weekends and firewood in between,” said the Grade 10 student. This is just another opportunity for Hassle to get out of the classroom and apply the skills he’s learning. “You value the skills a lot more than being at a desk all day,” he said. But even students who aren’t looking at a career in forestry are inspired by the program. Elyse Warm joined for the opportunity to explore

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a subject she otherwise wouldn’t have—and to pick up some tips. “My passion is teaching,” Warm said. “It shows me a different way to teach— makes it a lot easier and nicer to learn.” With an ever changing education system, she sees taking a new type of class as getting in on the ground floor. “This is starting to develop but there might be more opportunities to teach like this.” The Christmas tree farm acts a source of revenue for the school as well. All of the proceeds go back to ADSS and last year, the girls’ rugby team toured Ireland as a result. “We have a partnership with the ADSS rugby club— they take over the u-cut part of the operations and this crew deals with the wholesale application.”

KidSport and the City of Port Alberni’s parks and rec department are teaming up to offer a Christmas tree chipping service again this season. “We’re encouraging people to drop their trees off and support KidSport,” says KidSport spokesperson Ron Doetzel. “It saves them from having their tree sit in the backyard after Christmas. “The trees will be chipped up by the parks department and will go into the parks composting program, primarily used for park landscaping,” Doetzel said. The tree recycling depot will be set up on Saturday, Jan. 2 and Sunday, Jan. 3 in the northwest parking lot at the AV Multiplex (on the Bob Dailey Stadium side) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for people to drop off their trees. Port Alberni firefighters will be there to you help your unload tree and throw it onto the pile, for a donation to KidSport. Last year 200 trees were collected, and Doetzel would like to see more this year. “I thought it was a good start,” he said.

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It’s been a busy season for the Alberni District Secondary Christmas tree farm. “It’s been really good— good Christmas tree season, good educational season with the kids, they’re learning all sorts of stuff,” said ADSS project based learning forestry teacher Ryan Dvorak. This is the third year the ADSS kids have sold Christmas trees at the farm, which was originally built by Shawn Flynn and Dave McBride—who made up Greenmax—in 1997. “We cleared the land, planted the trees and started the farm,” said Flynn. Last year, Flynn sold the farm and now helps the school with the project based learning class. “It gives them their first chance to get exposed to real work and to do the things that you can actually get paid for. And it’s volume—they go through 1,000 trees a season.” Dvorak agrees. “This is our Project Based Learning program and our forestry program so this is a good opportunity to get the students out and show them what actual work is and what business is,” said Dvorak. “The fact that the school district owns it provides an extra level of impetus in terms of understanding how to go from a seedling to this,” he added, gesturing around the eighthectare farm. “They look at profit, expenses, the whole business behind it.”

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PUBLISHER Teresa Bird EDITOR Susan Quinn

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

«EDITORIAL

SUSAN QUINN Editor

RACE IS A RACE NO MATTER THE LOCATION

earing that the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District has cancelled its contract with the Alberni Valley Drag Racing Association to run Thunder in the Valley at the regional airport should come as no surprise. Construction for the runway expansion project is slated to last until late August or early September, which means there would be no way the early August drag racing event could occur for 2016. What has come as a surprise, though, is the possible location that the City of Port Alberni has suggested as a replacement for the event: Stamp Avenue, between Redford and Roger streets. At first glance, the location seems an impossibility for running such a large event as Thunder in the Valley. The logistics for safety, crowd and traffic control seem impossible. However, the willingness of the city, the AVDRA and Alberni Valley businesses to ensure that Thunder in the Valley is able to run in 2016 is heartening. Thunder in the Valley is a huge economic boon to Port Alberni and losing it—even for one year, due to airport construction— could put it in jeopardy. Our hats are off to the city for coming up with this alternative. •••

SETTING IT STRAIGHT Further to our position on the assessment error to the seniors’ cottages adjacent to Pioneer Towers, it was brought to our attention that the error was on the part of BC Assessment, which failed to remove the statutory exemption classification, and not the City of Port Alberni, as we previously stated. Our clarification notwithstanding, we still feel seniors living in the cottages should not have to absorb the extra tax bill all at once, and feel other levels of government should come to their aid. — ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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On the Mark

ord Johns has at least one thing in common with Dr. Frasier Crane. Crane, portrayed by Kelsey Grammer on the Cheers spinoff Frasier, would often say, “I’m listening” to callers on his open-line radio show. In a welcome change from Conservative MPs allowed to truly listen only to their leader, rookie NDP MP Johns is on his third swing through the sprawling Courtenay-Alberni riding since the Oct. 19 federal election. In a whirlwind series of gatherings with constituents in the Alberni Valley, Comox Valley, Parksville and elsewhere, Johns must feel like he’s still campaigning.

With one crucial difference. Then, he wanted something from constituents – votes. Now, as an elected MP, Johns wants to know what they want from him. “I’ve met with every People are mayor in the excited about riding…I’ve met with change and almost an optimistic, every (First Nations) hopeful chief in the message riding, I’ve met with the emanating from Ottawa. Nuu-ChahNulth Tribal – Gord Johns Council, I’ve done meetand-greets in all sections of the riding, and I’ve been to Ottawa three times,” Johns says in an interview. Generally, he says, people are excited about change and an optimistic, hopeful message emanating from Ottawa. Johns says his “ground-up

approach…to community economic development, to community politics and to community building” is going over well. “I’m taking that approach to Ottawa instead of Ottawa coming to communities telling communities how they’re going to deliver (programs).” Again, a significant departure from the one-man government of the Harper years. Johns did a risk assessment of each community to help him identify priorities. His list of Alberni Valley positives includes “people power,” infrastructure, affordability, resilience and potential such as a trans-shipment hub and The Coulson Group’s aeronautics. “The downside of Port Alberni is it’s kind of bottom of the barrel in socio-economic indicators in B.C.” The relatively new Port Alberni resident notes that one-third of children in the city live in poverty. Continued / A6

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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 National Newsmedia Council, an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact: editor@albernivalleynews.com or 250-723-6399. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the website at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.

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New approach From / A5 This number is far above B.C. and national averages. Johns indicates his success so far has been due to his ability to network, being a visionary and bringing people together. He plans to continue this approach as an MP. Although NDP leader Tom Mulcair recognized Johns’ background by naming him the party’s critic for small business and tourism, the new MP stresses that his top objective is representing his riding. Another high

priority since finally getting an office and staff in Ottawa in December is hiring staff and establishing a presence in the riding. Johns’ enterprising small-business background, his concern for the environment and his strong familiarity with much of the new riding make him an ideal candidate to represent the people of Courtenay-Alberni. His willingness to listen is another invaluable asset. Mark Allan has been a journalist for mor than 30 years, the past 14 on Vancouver Island.

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SAT. DEC. 26 ◆ WINTER WONDERLAND BOXING DAY SKATING Free public ice skating from 12–2 p.m. courtesy of Beaver Creek Home Centre, and 6:30–8:30 p.m. courtesy of Tseshaht Market. This is the final day for Winter Wonderland.

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◆ FIRST NIGHT FOR FAMILIES Celebrate New Year’s Eve three different ways with the city’s Parks and Rec Dept. Echo Pool: 6–8 p.m. enjoy pool games, pizza party and prizes. Multiplex: 5–7 p.m. on-ice games, activities and family skate. Glenwood Centre: 6–9 p.m. rollerblading, dancing, prizes and snacks.

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The AlberniClayoquot Regional District has terminated its contract with Thunder in the Valley, which means the drag racing event will not be held at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport in 2016. However, drag racers take heart: the City of Port Alberni is looking at closing Stamp Avenue for three days in August so the event can be moved into the heart of the city. “The regional district, because

of the expansion at the airport, has terminated our contract with them,” Alberni Valley Drag Racing Association (AVDRA) president Bill Surry said. “We would be right in the middle of our construction window and wouldn’t be able to accommodate their event on our site,” airport manager Mark Fortune said. Thunder in the Valley always takes place the weekend after the BC Day long weekend in August; construction isn’t due to be complete on the runway expansion

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City hopes to pick up slack by holding drag racing event on Stamp Avenue

Construction for the runway expansion at Alberni Valley Regional Airport in 2016 means Thunder in the Valley will have to move for at least one year.

until September. Surry is hopeful the change of venue will only be for one year. The AVDRA will be allowed to re-apply

for a contract at the airport for 2017, he added. In the meantime, there are plans afoot to move the event

to Stamp Avenue and change it to a 1/8th-mile drag strip. The street would be closed for three days from Redford to Roger

streets. “We think we can pull it off and put on a good show there,” Surry said. A lot of work still needs to be done, but Surry is glad the event won’t have to shut down completely. “The city figures it’s going to be a big boon to bring it into town.” Stamp Avenue seemed to be the best location, both Mayor Mike Ruttan and Surry agreed. “It has to be paved, it has to be flat, it has to be safe,” Ruttan said. “We did look at other places in the

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Valley” but there was nowhere else the city felt they could have ready in time for the August 2016 event. Ruttan confirmed Catalyst Paper has been approached about perhaps some of the mill property for the event. “We have had some preliminary discussions with them, yes,” he said. The drag racing association will meet in early January to talk logistics, and Surry said they will have their safety team from Vancouver come over to check it out. editor@albernivalleynews.com

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(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: 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”).

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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.

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hroughout the years, the celebration of Christmas have changed, and so has our society too, but there is no doubt that the spirit of this important time of the year remains strong. Many older citizens who now live in the Alberni Valley reminisce on the days they lived on the farms in the Prairies, or fishing or mining on the west coast, or in small villages, where running water was not always available and electricity did not reach remote areas. Families and neighbours would spend special events together, such as Christmas, with food that came from their own gardens and meat and milk from their farms; and where gifts and decorations were mostly homemade. “My parents were farmers and worked the land in order to provide for the family. My father worked the fields with team of horses,” says Bertha Levesque, resident of Abbeyfield. “My mother would grow a big garden each year and can some food items for the winter. As a young girl, we enjoyed the food my mother prepared on Christmas Day, especially the turkey. And, unlike the way it is today, all our presents were knitted or sewn in our house, such as mittens, socks, coats, etc. There was no money available to buy things.” She adds that Christmas was a joyous occasion

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in her household and a true family togetherness. They sang and laughed. But, unfortunately, Bertha’s father passed away, before reaching his 60th birthday. “I loved Christmas, and I enjoyed it very much with mom and dad and my brothers and sisters, especially when I was very young,” says Pat Dearle, the youngest member of a large family, who was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. She has lived in Port Alberni for many decades but remembers her childhood fondly. “We didn’t live on a farm, like many in those days. I used to get dolls that my mother would make for me. I loved it. On one Christmas Day,

I received the best present ever: a violin. This opened the doors for me to learn how to play music on an instrument I enjoyed so much. Once I learned how to play, I performed at different community events.”

didn’t get many presents (we would be lucky if we got a pair of gloves or mittens, and occasionally a doll!), we all had a great time. I want to wish my family and friends a Merry Christmas!”

moved to Canada at the age of two. Her family, originally from Ontario, had moved to Detroit, Michigan, and then back to Ontario and Alberta, where she and her siblings were raised. Her father was a carpenter. “We enjoyed all the activities that took place in the Christmas season, from school concerts to the family gatherings and, not to forget our lovely mother’s cooking. And, although we

was born on Prince Edward Island, the second oldest of a family of six (three boys and three girls). “Our Christmases were always special celebrations in our household because it was an opportunity for a family reunion with a big dinner, a small Christmas tree and lots of fun,” she recalls. “In those days, regardless of the celebration, we as young children, had to help with the farm

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a logger, always had a job, even on the suffering days of the depression.” Every Christmas during her childhood Brown saw the family enjoying the lovely meals skilfully prepared by her mother. “In that area, Laforest, there were 12 families who lived relatively close to each other. At Christmas time we got together for a good social time. I had a pleasant childhood and Christmas was always so special for me.”

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EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2016

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All Clothing, Boots, & RainGear (Excluding Caulk Boots & Rubber Boots)

Boots & Shoes All Hats & Toques

• STIHL “B” Helmet System • Woodcutter Chaps

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99.95

150 VALUE

REG. 59.99 $

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SALE:

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59.96

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REG. $29.95

CHELSEA JACKET WOODCUTTER SAFETY KIT

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†

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