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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 Vol. 10 No.33

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Ready to Wrestle

The 33rd Alberni Armada Invitational kicks off

Aaron Badovinac and Morgan Dagenais get ready to wrestle at the Alberni Armada Invitational on Friday.

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A deer with an arrow pierced through its ear eats from a plant pot in a yard at Eighth Avenue and Alderwood last week.

Beaver Creek man homeless after grease fire destroys houseSUSAN QUINNALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

A Beaver Creek man is homeless after his Ferguson Road house caught fire last Friday and burned to the ground.

“We believe it started in the kitchen as a cooking fire,” Beaver Creek Fire Chief Charlie Starratt said.

“He was cooking on the stove, left the kitchen for a few minutes to get a chicken. He came back to see the pot was on fire and he threw water on it.

“It was fully involved upon our arrival.”

Throwing water on a grease fire only spreads the burning grease. “Grease fires should be covered if it’s safe to do so with a lid, or if not safe to do so, you should leave and call the fire department,” Starratt said.

“Water and grease don’t mix. Not at all.”

Crews from Port Alberni and Sproat Lake assisted Beaver Creek firefighters, who had to truck water in from two hydrants on Hills Road at Karen Place and at Beaver Creek Road.

An excavator was called in at 1 a.m. to knock down what

was left of the house, as it was unsafe for firefighters, Starratt said. The fire was finally extinguished at 4 a.m., however firefighters were back twice in the next few days as embers underneath the rubble started smoking.

Resident Al Thomsen suffered minor burns in the

fire.Two cats are

believed to have perished, Starratt said.

Thomsen did not have insurance and is currently staying with family, according to Starratt.

An account has been set up at the bottle depot in Thomsen’s name for

anyone wishing to donate their empties. Pizza Factory, Granny’s Chicken and Boomerangs have also come forward to help.

Rhiannon Lessard also posted on Facebook that she is collecting donations of clothes, food, jackets, shoes, toiletries, etc. Donations can be dropped off at 4770 Elizabeth St. or pickup arranged privately.

Deer shot through ear with target arrow: conservationKATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Hunting might be a popular hobby in the Alberni Valley but it’s illegal within city limits, says conservation officer Steve Ackles.

Despite this, Ackles discovered a deer with its ear pierced by an arrow at Eighth Avenue and Alderwood Street this weekend—right in the middle of the city.

“This is probably the third one in this town this year,” said Ackles.

“What’s disturbing is that people are hunting within city limits.”

The arrow used was from a recurve or longbow, said Ackles, but sometimes more powerful weapons are used.

“It isn’t as powerful as a crossbow but the last one was a crossbow,” he said. A crossbow bolt can

travel a fair distance and even punch through multiple walls, he added.

When deer are hit by any type of arrow, the consequences can be deadly for the animal.

“I’ve had to put deer down or immobilize them to pull the arrows out when they’ve had a chance of survival...a lot of times they’ll walk around with those arrows through them for days or weeks till we can get to them,” he said.

But even when Ackles does find the injured deer, trying to get the arrows out does more harm than good.

“People don’t realize that immobilization onan animal is extremely stressful. Deer especially, sometimes they die from what’s called ‘capture myopathy’,” he said.

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The Island Health Authority has hired a consultant to find a better way to offer air ambulance service to Bamfield, after the helicopter landing pad at the Bamfield Health Centre was shut down last August.

The landing pad hasn’t been operational since August 2015, according to Island Health manager of regional

communications for the north and central Island Valerie Wilson.

“The Bamfield Health Centre helicopter landing area doesn’t meet Transport Canada regulations,” said Wilson. The landing area is owned and was operated by Island Health.

However, B.C. Emergency Health Service communications officer Fatima Siddiqui said that BCEHS

will still offer air ambulance service to Bamfield.

“BCEHS did not cancel any air ambulance services to the region,” said Siddiqui.

“Patients who need air ambulance transport need to be taken to a privately-owned airstrip about 1.5 kilometres from the Bamfield Health Centre. From there, the helicopter air ambulance will be able to land and take

the patient wherever they need to go.”

According to Siddiqui, “The location where helicopters have historically landed at the Bamfield Health Centre has never been registered as a helipad.”

The 1.5 kilometre distance to the airstrip is passable by ambulance or regular small car. Siddiqui added.

However, the Bamfield Health

Centre doesn’t have its own ambulance. Instead, ambulances must come from Port Alberni along the approximately 85-km long Bamfield Main logging road, which can at times be in poor condition.

Wilson said that Island Health has hired a consultant to review their options and that the report is due back in early [email protected]

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A house fire on Ferguson Road lights up the night on Friday as crews from Beaver Creek, Port Alberni and Sproat Lake worked until 4 a.m. to put it out.


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A full closure of Gertrude Street at Kitsuksis Creek for vehicle traffic is required for the Gertrude Street Bridge Widening project, starting Feb 2nd for a duration of approximately three weeks.

Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will continue to be able to cross Kitsuksis Creek via the pedestrian bridge located immediately upstream during this closure. Pathways under the bridge structure will also be closed periodically during construction for safety reasons.

The City will be closely monitoring traffic volumes at the intersection of Beaver Creek Road and River Road following the closure of Gertrude Street and will make use of additional traffic control measures, if necessary.

We greatly appreciate residents’ patience with traffic disruptions from this infrastructure project.

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Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will continue to be able to cross Kitsuksis Creek via the pedestrian bridge located immediately upstream during this closure. Pathways under the bridge structure will also be closed periodically during construction for safety reasons.

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We greatly appreciate residents’ patience with traffic disruptions from this infrastructure project.

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Monday February 8, 2016

FAMILY DAYCome out and enjoy a day of fun with your

family with FREE Parks, Recreation and Heritage activities!

FAMILY SKATE12:00-2:00pm | Alberni Valley Multiplex

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FAMILY ROLLERBLADING11:00am-1:00pm | Glenwood CentreFree admission and rollerblade rentals

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MUSEUM DISCOVERY3:30-5:30pm | Alberni Valley Museum

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Disaster management infoWant to be prepared when an emergency strikes? The

Canadian Red Cross and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District are holding an info session on a volunteer opportunity to become a Canadian Red Cross Disaster Management volunteer on Thursday, Feb 4 at 7 p.m. at the ACRD office. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call 1-855-995-3529.

Five Women at the Capitol‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’ opens at the

Capitol Theatre on Friday, Feb 5. The lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. and curtains drop at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors online at www.atthecapitol.org or at the box office which is open from Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. Tickets at the door are $25 and $20 for adults and seniors/students, respectively.

Armada Wrestling

The 33rd annual Alberni Armada invitational wrestling tournament kicks off on Friday, Feb. 5 at ADSS. Opening ceremonies are at 1:15 p.m. on Feb. 5 and matches run till 8 p.m. before starting up again on Feb. 6 at 8:30 a.m. Finals starts at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 6. Admission is free but space is limited.

Parks and Rec Family DayCome out and celebrate Family Day with the city’s parks

and rec department on Monday, Feb. 8. Rollerblading runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glenwood Centre. The family skate runs from 12–2 p.m. at the AV Multiplex. A museum discovery event runs from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at the AV Museum. The family swim runs from 6:30–8 p.m. at the Echo Aquatic Centre. All events are free.

Bulldogs hockeyCome on out and cheer on your Alberni Valley Bulldogs

as they take on the Victoria Grizzlies on Friday, Feb. 5 and the Penticton Vees on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Alberni Valley Multiplex. Puck drops at 7 p.m. for both games. Visit www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca for more information.

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SUSAN QUINNALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The Alberni Armada Wrestling Invitational is returning to its roots this weekend, and bringing back the dual meet.

The Armada will face wrestlers from Western Canada High School in Calgary in head-to-head wrestling prior to the opening of the 33rd annual Invitational at Alberni District Secondary School, on Friday, Feb. 5.

“We’re excited about it,” says Tom McEvay, who is tournament co-chair with Mike Roberts.

The teams will compete for the coveted McEvay Post, carved by Walter Taylor and presented to McEvay in the mid-1990s in honour of his long and storied career with School District 70.

McEvay’s history is intertwined with that of Alberni high school wrestling.

Taylor started the wrestling program at AW

Neill in 1976. McEvay was a student teacher on a practicum at AW Neill in 1977 when he was asked to assist Taylor. The next year Taylor decided to leave teaching and study to

become a lawyer; McEvay was offered a job at the school and was asked to carry on with the wrestling program.

The First invitational

was actually the AW Neill Saints Invitational, in 1980. It moved to Alberni District Secondary School in 1983 with McEvay. The event continued to grow, moving to Glenwood Centre and then in 2002 to the AV Multiplex.

From the mid-80s to the mid-90s, the Invitational featured a dual meet. “It became quite prestigious,” McEvay said.

Eventually, the tournament grew too large and organizers had to give up the dual meets. “It had become a real highlight of the

pre-tournament. In some people’s minds it was the highlight because it was head to head (competition),” McEvay said.

In its heyday, the Invitational would draw 800 wrestlers from across BC. It got to be too much for organizers, who last year decided since the new high school had two gymnasiums that it was time to bring the event back to its roots. McEvay capped the tournament at 450, which he says is much more manageable.

Having the event at the multiplex also created a disconnect with the school, which was another reason why McEvay wanted to bring it back to ADSS.

“The high school never gets to see its wrestlers wrestle because they’re always on the road,” he said.

While the invitational presents some exciting competition, it can be busy, with five mats going at a time. The dual meet gives the Armada a chance to perform

one-on-one in front of the student body, he said.

The dual meet will feature 20 matches—10 boys’ and 10 girls’ matches—in head-to-head competition between Western Canada High School of Calgary and

the Alberni Armada. The

matches will be held one at a time: each school’s best athlete in each weight class.

“We’re hoping it will become a pre-cursor to the Alberni Invitational,” McEvay said.

Taylor, a lawyer and carver who is helping with wrestling at Carson Graham Secondary School in North Vancouver, has talked about challenging

for the McEvay Post, but it won’t be for the inaugural dual meet. “This year with the team from Calgary being here, we felt this was a great opportunity to highlight it,” McEvay said.

Carson Graham will have to wait for another year.

“We will have to come up with some criteria as to how you get to challenge for the Post,” he added.

The original 10-foot-tall post is temporarily on display at ADSS; Ladybird Engraving is creating a keeper trophy for the winning team.

The dual meet starts at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the ADSS gym. Seating for the public will be available, but limited as McEvay hopes the ADSS student body will pack the stands to cheer on their own wrestlers.

Opening ceremonies for the Invitational will start at 1:15 p.m. and competition will continue until 8 or 9 p.m. Matches resume Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8:30 a.m. with the finals starting around 12:30 p.m. in all divisions.

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TOM MCEVAY

The McEvay Post, left, from bottom, depicts Tom McEvay the coach and teacher with a watch (passage of time). Figures on his shoulders represent athletes and students he worked with throughout his career. The figure on top with the gold medal ‘represents our goal to create champions in life.’

It had become a real highlight of the pre-tournament. In some people’s minds it was the highlight.

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FEB. 5–6, 2016 at ADSS

Morgan Dagenais Gr 11 - 57 kg’s. Juvenile - Morgan is one of our senior leaders on the Armada team. She will be tough to beat at this year’s Invitational.

Trenton Vanderkooi Gr 11 – 110 or 130 kg’s. Juvenile - Trenton has gained a lot of experience over the past year. He knows how to use his size and strength to his advantage.

Ravi Manhas Gr 10 - 41 kg’s. Cadet - Ravi is a returning provincial medalist. Gold at last week’s Age Class. He will be looking to be in the medals and could win gold.

Aaron Badovinac Gr 10 - 70 kg’s. Cadet - Aaron is a returning National silver medalist at the Cadet level. Look for him to take gold at the tournament this year.

Trevor Barker Gr 11 - 48 kg’s. Juvenile - Trevor is making some waves in the 48kg class this year. He will be very competitive in the senior division at the Invitational.

Kiarra Fong Gr 11 – 54 kg’s. Juvenile - Kiarra is a very powerful wrestler. She uses her skills from Rugby to attack her opponents. Kiarra will turn heads at the Invite.

Lane Harris Gr 11 - 84-90kg’s. Juvenile - Lane is a first year wrestler with some mixed martial arts experience. He will be competitive in his first time wrestling at the Alberni Invite.

Circe Campbell Gr 9 - 54 kg’s. Cadet - Circe is a gritty gr 9 wrestler that shows a lot of promise. She will use her aggression at this year’s invite to make the podium.

Daniel Spencer Gr 10 - 66-70 kg’s. Cadet - Daniel is one of the Armada’s young leaders, leading by example. He will have a good shot to make the finals.

Ethan Tramer Gr 8 - 57 kg’s Schoolboy - Ethan is incredibly strong for his age. He will use his strength to defeat his opponents and should end up in the medals.

Isaac McDonald Gr 10 - 54kg’s. Cadet - Isaac is a two time provincial placer. He has wealth of experience already competing at the elite level, as a Grade 10.

Duncan McLeod Gr 8 - 35 kg’s. Schoolboy - Duncan has a lot of potential in the sport of wrestling. He is aggressive and has learned a lot since the start of the season.

FRIDAY, FEB. 5

9 am – Registration and weight check for all ADSS wrestlers at ADSS

10:30 -12:30 pm –ADSS/Calgary wrestlers in matches in front of ADSS student body

1:15 pm – Opening ceremonies

1:30–8:30 pm – Tournament runs on 5 mats

6 or 7 pm – Estimated time of semi final matches

8-9 pm – Day 1 wraps up

SATURDAY, FEB. 68:30 am –

Conclusion of preliminary rounds

TBA – Matches for 5th, 6th, 4th and 3rd place for all divisions

11:30 am – Possible lunch break

12:30–3:30 pm – Approx time for finals in main gym

All wrestling takes place at Alberni District Secondary School gyms.

schedule

ADSS team bios also ran in the Tuesday, Feb. 2 edition of the Alberni Valley News.

Also watch for Alberni Club Elementary program wrestlers Page Maher and Malika McDonald, who will compete in the schoolgirl division at the Alberni Invitational.

Photos by Stu Messenger

BRUCE WILLIAMS OF CTV FAME TO MC COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce (AVCOC) and Title Sponsor of the Community Excellence Awards – Ms. Cheryl MacLean of Sun Life Financial, are pleased to announce well-known Vancouver Island Media Personality Bruce Williams as emcee for the April 22nd awards gala.The event will be held at the newly refurbished Italian Hall catered by their new restaurant, La Bruschetta Bistro. The Bistro has created a wonderful menu with Spanish Spiced Blackened Salmon as the feature presentation.The Community Excellence Awards managed by AVCOC present a total of 14 Awards with 13 of those determined through an exhaustive collection of nominations provided by the public, by

business owners and through the efforts of the Awards Committee. The selection of the eventual winners is confi rmed by Committee members, each of whom will spend countless hours sifting through the nominations and subsequently interviewing potential fi nalists.Our sponsors, and in particular our title sponsor, and AVCOC invite the public to our website at: www.albernichamber.ca to submit nominations for any of the 13 public awards. Categories include: Business Excellence, Customer Service, Green, Social Media, Spirit of Music, Youth of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Business Investment, Health and Fitness, Welcoming Workplace, Rising Star, Tourism and Hospitality and of course Citizen of the Year. Additionally the Chamber of Commerce will present a special award to an individual or business that supports the many initiatives of the Chamber of Commerce in Port Alberni. Tickets to the event are $75.00 and are available from the Chamber. 250.724.6535. LEARN MORE

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ommunities around B.C. are struggling to cope with the continued influx of what politicians call “homelessness,” a term that suggests the problem

can be solved merely by providing more homes.

Taxpaying citizens see the daily reality behind the soothing euphemisms – mainly transients squatting in parks and “tent cities” blighted by drug abuse and crime, and “homeless” shelters that fill up as soon as they open. They worry that the continued costly supply of supports only invites more arrivals, particularly in the gentle climate of southwestern B.C.

Their worries are well founded. In Abbotsford, a 40-bed “temporary weather shelter” made from industrial camp trailers opened

in December with a $450,000 operating grant from B.C. Housing.

It was full in 10 days. Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich told city council in January that his bike officers don’t recognize most of

the shelter occupants from their constant patrols of local tent camps, the largest of which has been on a city-owned roadside site since 2013.

In Maple Ridge, a “low

barrier harm reduction” shelter was opened last fall in response to a growing tent camp and accompanying drug dealing, prostitution and petty crime.

One resident noted bitterly that a mayor’s task force had identified

42 unsheltered homeless people, then found places for 77 from the camp, 40 from a closing “temporary” shelter and 40 in a new shelter.

“How exactly does one house 157 out of 42?” she asked.

Victoria’s camping population has gathered in an Occupy-style squat on provincial land next to the courthouse, after years of uncontrolled camping in Beacon Hill and other city parks.

The city opened a shelter in a vacant Boys and Girls Club gym, complete with new indoor tents.

By the time that was full, the courthouse camp was bigger than ever, with some occupants describing how they came to town for the opportunity. One said Vancouver Police gave her a bus ticket to Victoria.

The latest plan by a local agency that runs Victoria shelters is to convert an old, empty seniors’ care home into a 101-bed permanent housing facility.

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For the record, hunting deer in town is illegal. And c’mon, it’s just common sense: don’t shoot anything at deer or any other wildlife inside city limits, and certainly not without a permit.BC Conservation has put out a

public plea about shooting arrows at deer after a deer was found with an arrow through its ear—at Eighth Avenue and Alderwood, on the north side of Roger Street. It’s fairly close to Glenwood Centre, and nowhere remotely close to a safe place for hunting.Incredibly, this is the third deer that BC

Conservation Officer Steve Ackles has discovered with arrow wounds, which prompted him to visit our office this week and ask us to publish his plea.

We can’t believe in this day and age that we would even have to do something like this: ask people to not shoot at animals, or even shoot arrows in an area where an animal might be hit if you miss a target. Because the next thing you know, it’s not a deer you’re hitting, it’s a human. And that will

bring down a whole world of hurt—for the shooter as well as the victim.We are fortunate in the Alberni Valley to

live so close to nature, but that means we have a responsibility to respect it. We have to live in harmony with our surroundings.This doesn’t just go for deer, it also

goes for bears, which because we’ve had a mild winter are probably going to be waking up soon. People don’t like it when conservation officers shoot bears, but it’s people leaving attractants in their yards that are forcing the issue.

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C’mon, it’s just common sense: don’t shoot anything at deer or other wildlife inside city limits.

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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

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

Laws are made fora reasonTo the Editor,

During a public hearing at city hall regarding licensing and bylaw amendments for retail sale of medicinal marijuana, I asked council whether this was legal under current Canadian legislation. It is not!

Drug laws under federal jurisdiction are not amendable by municipal governments. Some

city councillors disregard this and are considering issuing licenses to illicit businesses which are operating despite being unlicensed.

If unchallenged, RCMP credibility might be questioned for the lack of enforcement.

The expectation of Port Alberni citizens is that the RCMP and city councillors would uphold Canadian law.

Proponents on this issue appeared to be well prepared as I heard much polished,

flowery rhetoric about the humanitarian need for marijuana for everything from headache to severe cancer pain.

Admittedly there may be need for marijuana use in authentic cases, but let’s not be fooled. There wouldn’t be a store to be seen if these “humanitarian” clinics didn’t involve money. The number and speed with which these stores appeared indicates a strong belief that there is money to be made.

Common sense dictates the more product you send out the door, for whatever purpose, the more money you make.

By operating illegally, proponents have proven they are quite prepared to break the law.

Laws protect Canadians and bring order to society. Given that political promises don’t always become reality and may not in this case either, the correct process should be to wait until the new law is

drafted and then to review regulations and implementation.

Truly medicinal marijuana should be distributed through regulated pharmacies which already have secure premises and quality control.

I realize there are difficult decisions to be made. We had better get this right since there will be consequences in this decision for council, the RCMP, and our community.

Fred Mann,Port Alberni

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This would also be “low barrier,” a euphemism for allowing drug and alcohol consumption in the rooms.

The city has come up with around $1 million for this project, in a residential area next to a school, but it still needs millions more to renovate and run it. This would presumably

come from B.C. taxpayers via our social housing czar, deputy premier Rich Coleman.

Coleman pioneered this “housing first” experiment in 2007, buying up 13 century-old “single-room occupancy” hotels in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. These crumbling bedbug habitats were bought and renovated for a staggering $143

million, plus a 15-year maintenance commitment and a cop assigned to each one in an effort to contain the chaos inside.

Coleman brags endlessly about the great job he has done, but how is that actually working?

A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers provides a more objective assessment.

Tracking 433 mentally ill homeless adults over 10 years, the study found the concentration of low-rent accommodation, food handouts, street outreach and medical supports resulted in “significant personal decline rather than recovery, as evidenced by their involvement in the criminal justice system, large increases in acute

care and prolonged homelessness.”

The rate of people arriving in this service-intensive hellhole has tripled in the last 10 years.

It’s a cautionary tale for other urban communities where this failed containment model is proposed.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

‘Homelessness’ isn’t the right label for the social problems befalling our cities

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To the Editor,As one of the

winners of the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce “Try Home First Program” I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the chamber of commerce and participating merchants for the amazing gift certificate package. Port Alberni offers some great shopping and I look forward to visiting your places of

business soon!My husband and I

also enjoyed a lovely dinner at Drinkwaters Social House as guests of the chamber of commerce at their dinner meeting on Jan. 27.

The Alberni Valley seems well represented by a diverse group of business people who care about our community.

Elane Gray,Port Alberni

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‘Accidental actor’ plays opposite DiCaprioKRISTI DOBSONSPECIAL TO THE NEWS

From his humble background in Port Alberni,

actor Duane Howard has not let his recent success go to his head.

Playing the role of Elk Dog in the current Hollywood blockbuster film, The Revenant, acting is only one part of Howard. He is also a motivational speaker, something that is fuelled by his own challenging experiences of the past.

Howard, a First Nation member of the Nuu-chah-nulth territory, was born in Esperanza, BC, and moved to Port Alberni with his family at the age of three. They lived at Sixth Avenue and Morton Street and he started school at Redford Elementary. He said his youth was

not a hard life, but one in which he found trouble easily.

“My parents provided for us and there was always food in the fridge,” he said. “But there was alcohol involved in the family and I was introduced to it at a young age.”

By the time he was 10, Howard was sneaking drinks during family parties.

Howard’s parents separated when he was 12 years old and he and his younger siblings—two brothers and one sister—stayed with his father. He also had four older sisters who were living on their own at the time. After two years, just as he was starting school at E.J. Dunn, he moved to Vancouver.

“After my parents separated my older sister took the four youngest ones to Vancouver and I have never left since,” he

said. It was a rough start

in Vancouver. “I tried to continue

school but alcohol and drugs kicked in more,” he said. That was until I was 23, when I sobered up, and it’s been 29 years now. I just didn’t want it anymore.”

Howard returned to school to complete his Grade 12, followed

by a diploma in Substance Abuse Counselling. He was working on the Downtown Eastside when he fell into the film industry.

“I wasn’t looking for it, it just came to me,” he said.

He started doing background roles, including one in the original X-Files and eventually gained experience in theatre and improv. He found an agent, was called to auditions and worked his way to stunt positions and roles in television movies and series.

Accepting the role in The Revenant required some research, Howard said.

“The character is a warrior out trying to find his daughter who was kidnapped from French trappers,” he said. “I did my homework on what the guys were all

about. They were people from South Dakota so I Googled it and we had cultural advisors on set.”

Although recently he was working full time on The Revenant, he said acting is only a piece of his life.

“I do it whenever I get an audition,” he

said. “That’s how it is, like anything else, (the film industry) has it’s ups and downs. It’s not steady all the time.”

When he is not on set, Howard is on stage motivating others to live their best lives. “I want to help others motivate themselves to do what they want to do in their own lives,” he said. “I started doing talks to classes and got to a place where I thought I enjoyed it. I’m going full-on ahead with it now.”

He said the reward is knowing he has helped just one or two kids or even a whole family.

As for seeing himself on the big screen, he remains humble.

“I don’t think much of it,” he said. “It is just something I do. It is just work for me. I plan to just continue doing what I am doing.”

Duane Howard, right, plays opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant, which is up for several Oscar nominations.

Duane Howard plays an aboriginal father searching for his daughter, who was kidnapped by French trappers in The Revenant.

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The Port Alberni RCMP responded to a report of a break, enter and theft from a locked shed at a vehicle maintenance shop located in the 4100 block of Sixth Avenue.

Between Friday, Jan. 29 at 9:30 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 1 at 7

a.m. unknown persons entered the business’ yard and broke into a locked steel container shed stealing several heavy equipment batteries, some as large as 120 lbs. The batteries are valued at over $4500. This is not the first time that the business has been

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A full closure of Gertrude Street at Kitsuksis Creek for vehicle traffic is required for the Gertrude Street bridge widening project, according to City of Port Alberni streets superintendent Wilf Taekema. The closure started on Feb. 3 and will run for three weeks.

“We need a full closure of the bridge because we’re excavating the abutments,” he said.

The bridge widening project will be completed by K&G Installations at a cost of $347,000. That cost has risen since the initial $249,500 approved in October.

City engineer Guy Cicon explained to city council in December that the increased costs were due to problems not identified when the project was tendered. The extra $97,000 Cicon requested will go towards a gas line relocation, the addition of

abutment channels and replacement of deteriorating ballast wall timbers, rebar epoxy coating and revised pier timber support for girders.

According to Taekema, vehicle traffic wishing to get to Beaver Creek via Gertrude Street and Compton Road will need to use Johnston Road to River Road and then to Beaver Creek Road. Beaver Creek and Compton

Road area traffic wishing to get to Gertrude Street will be detoured to River Road via Josephine Street or Beaver Creek Road.

Regarding resident concerns on traffic flow throughout the next three weeks, Taekema said that the city will make adjustments as needed.

“We’re going to monitor the situation starting [Feb. 3] and

if it requires flaggers or anything else we’ll make those adjustments once we see how it looks like,” said Taekema.

“The pedestrian bridge will remain open and the trails will work around the bridge.”

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Increased revenue a priority for parks & recKATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Getting more out of every city facility is the goal for newly appointed director of community services, Theresa Kingston.

This new position covers parks, recreation, heritage and community development. The reorganization took place after Scott Kenny retired at the end of July, and Kingston took on the position in October.

“We’re looking at things like how to become more entrepreneurial. Things that we may not have charged for before, we may be considering,” said Kingston.

“I’m not saying for sure that we’re going to do that but we’re looking at how we deliver our services.”

Focusing on partnerships with various organizations will also be key, she added.

As part of the effort to increase revenue, Kingston said that all of her department’s staff is trained in grant writing—and it’s paying off.

“One of our recreation programmers applied for a grant for Family Day and we received word that we got $1,000 to support our Family Day activities.”

Kingston said that

her department will be looking to make better use of under-utilized buildings like the Gyro youth centre.

“Echo Centre is bursting at the seams and this is a building that could be far better used for programs. If we did some renovations of the basement and making it more usable for programs and that kind of thing... it’s something that you’ll see in the 2017 capital budget.”

The operating budget for the Multiplex is proposed go up by $33,000 in order to maximize ice-less usage.

“We have a recreation programmer who works part-time at Echo and what we’d like to do is increase that programmer’s time to focus on increasing revenue at the Multiplex,” she said.

“These would be non-ice opportunities. What are ways that we can use the Multiplex when their ice is not in?”

The operating budget for Echo Centre is proposed to increase by almost $10,000, said Kingston. Half of those are

spurred on by rising utility rates while the other half is a new steam cleaner.

Glenwood Centre is projected to see an increase of $21,000, mostly due to interior painting at a cost of $20,000.

Glenwood is another facility where Kingston is looking to add more activities.

“We’re currently looking at how we can accommodate more users in that facility. We could accommodate tennis, floor curling and pickleball... we see a real potential with increased use and revenue.”

Revenues from parks and recreation facilities are important, with the city needing to replace its aging pool, she said.

She added that planning for a new pool while also

maintaining the city’s current one has proved challenging.

“We’re in a bit of a quandary with this balancing act of maintaining a very important facility within our community and at what stage are we going to have a new aquatic centre?”

Upgrades are needed to diving boards, starting blocks, women’s change room partitions and pumps.

As far as replacing the pool goes, Kingston said there’s no time to waste.

“We’ve talked about a new aquatic centre for a number of years and we put in the 2018 capital budget,” she said.

“For that to be successful however, we can’t wait till 2018—are we moving forward or aren’t we moving forward? The decision has to be made about what we’re going to do.”

The city currently has $1.5 million in a reserve fund. That’s just 7.5 per cent of the $20 million needed for a new facility.

However, Mayor Mike Ruttan said that fund hasn’t increased since the initial amount was placed

there in 2015. It will become a priority in the coming years, he added. Operation costs for the pool will increase by almost $49,000 due to the hiring of a new facility manager; however, Kingston said that the salary was partially offset by a $20,000 grant from the regional district and that the efficiencies introduced by the new manager have been invaluable.

“We’re really looking

at citizen-centred service delivery. We’re really looking at ensuring that citizens are part of the process of delivering parks, heritage and recreation services and that we’re meeting their needs.”

Increases in non-facility specific operation expenses, Kingston said, come from replacing the booking software used by city recreation facilities at a cost of approximately $40,000.

“The cloud software coming in is going to revolutionize how we deliver services based on this opportunity to change over to a new method of doing business,” Kingston said. The implementation plan

for the software is charged under the parks and recreation budget.

“It’s not optional—in order to effectively use the tools that we’re being given, we need to go through a discovery phase where we are re-looking at every single process that we have for how the technology can assist us and training our staff to better serve the public.”

Aside from recreational programming, the parks and recreation staff maintain all of the city’s facilities apart from water and sewers—with a total net value of $30 million as of the end of 2014, Kingston said.

Continued / A17

No funds have been added to the initial $1.5M reserve fund for a new aquatic centre since 2015.What are ways that we can use the Multiplex when their ice is not in?– Theresa Kingston


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The Vancouver Island Regional Library is requesting a two per cent increase this year—something that Port Alberni Mayor Mike Ruttan isn’t sure he’s willing to agree to.

“This entire region (Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucleulet), for the library system, spends about $1.2 million a year. Are we getting $1.2 million worth of service out of the regional library service?”

Despite Ruttan’s concerns, it’s the lowest budget increase that VIRL divisional manager of finance Steve Hurcombe says that the library has had in several years.

The VIRL, which operates with 36 board members on a co-op basis, passed its budget in September 2015. Coun. Sharie Minions is Port Alberni’s representative on the board. The two per cent increase for the VIRL falls under three categories: core services (0.96 per cent), a facility master

plan (0.74 per cent) and new budget items (0.28 per cent).

The three new budget items for 2016 are $30,000 for a “welcome back week,” $55,000 for a website redesign and $14,350 annually to have the Campbell River branch open on Sundays. For the core service portion of the budget, it’s driven largely by wages.

Ruttan said that the city has worked with the VIRL to curtail some cost increases.

“The initial proposal from the regional library board was that our costs would increase from about $640,000 [in 2014] to $820,000 by 2018. That was astronomical—we couldn’t support it, we couldn’t afford it and we didn’t seem to be able to influence it,” he said.

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From / A13“Quite often, while

[a facility] is not specifically in the parks and recreation budget, it is our staff time and resources that are managing those budgets.”

Those facilities include city hall maintenance, which will increase by almost $10,000 due to carpet replacement in the engineering wing, lobby light replacement and flagpole replacement.

“The flagpoles... are a health and safety issue. We’re putting our staff at risk every time we go out and change a flag because of the

height,” Kingston said. The flagpoles will be moved from the top of city hall to the lawn beside it.

A city hall item not in the budget but that Kingston is recommending is an asbestos assessment.

“We can’t do any renovations until that asbestos assessment has been done.”

Parks and recreation maintenance staff also maintain the SPCA branch ($152,000) and the RCMP building ($131,000). Those have increased by about $3,000 and $5,000 respectively.

Costs for Harbour Quay are expected to decrease by $7,500.

Capital projects proposed for 2016 include $250,000 for the removal or repair of the Harbour Quay clock tower, $70,000 to upgrade the River Road Park playground, $100,000 for bridge and trail work on the new Scott Kenny Trail, $40,000 to replace a Dry Creek bridge, $10,000 for a new brine unit, $32,000 for Johnston Road planters and $50,000 for upgrades to the chemical room at Echo pool.

From the wishlist, Kingston is looking at projects like water bottle stations and an increased active park at Williamson Park.

More bridges, planters in 2016 parks budget

City to consider library optionsFrom / A14

Working with other mayors from central Vancouver Island, Ruttan said that the increase has been reworked to approximately $720,000.

“So it has been cut back but we still have to ask ourselves, are the residents of Port Alberni—who are paying the lion’s share of the cost of the library service in our entire regional district—are they getting value for that money? We need to know.”

The VIRL’s co-op system means that a city like Port Alberni pays for upgrades in other cities as well. For example, while the Port Alberni branch has no upgrades scheduled this year, local taxpayers are pitching in to pay for renovations and upgrades in Cowichan, Nanaimo and Sooke branches.

Similarly, all of the other branches

will pitch in when the Port Alberni branch undergoes renovations in 2019 and have done so for prior renovations.

Ruttan isn’t sure that the system is working.

“When people pay their taxes in June and July, they look at the bottom line and say ‘gee, the city is raising our taxes’. Well yes, you pay more taxes but a significant chunk of those taxes, we as a city don’t control. We collect but we don’t control.”

Ruttan said that the city will be looking at a variety of other options in the coming months but emphasized that Port Alberni’s library isn’t going anywhere.

“Getting rid of the library isn’t an option. We have to have a library. It’s a great service and people in this community really value it. What we’re concerned about is the cost, not the quality of the service.”

He’s looking at either creating an independent library

or joining a different library system, either on Vancouver Island or on the mainland.

“Do we look at an independent library? Squamish is the same size as we are and they have an independent library,” Ruttan said.

“Do we look at joining another library system? Langford decided it was going to join the City of Victoria. It’s done that and it’s saved a lot of money.”[email protected]

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• Sharon Marks enjoyed a lovely lunch at Boomerangs with her friends and received a lovely bouquet of flowers and later a cake with the 6 and 0 candles on it. Con-gratulations

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Sharon Marks centre, had a lunch with friends to celebrate her 60th birthday at Boomerangs Cafe on Saturday. From left to right are Earla Barrowcliff, Shari Fagan, Leanne Dolynny and Linda Rikley.

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• children born in 2011 registering for Kindergarten • children currently attending another SD70 school but intending to enroll in

their catchment-area school for next September It is expected that catchment area children currently attending either their catchment school or enrolled in French Immersion will continue to attend their current school/program in the following school year. These students do not need to re-register.

Phase 2: Out-of-Catchment StudentsAs of February 29, 2016, out-of-catchment requests, subject to available space, will be processed only after all catchment area students meeting the February 26th deadline have been accommodated. For the 2016/17 school year, please be advised that:

• no new out-of-catchment requests will be accepted at John Howitt or Wood Elementary schools

• new out-of-catchment requests at Maquinna Elementary school will give priority to siblings of current out-of-catchment students before considering any other new out-of-catchment requests

• current out-of-catchment requests will be processed by March 18, 2016 When registering your child in your catchment area school, please ensure that you have the child’s birth certi� cate and care card, as well as proof of residency in the catchment area.

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COMING UP Rugby’s Fijian connection. SPORTS

This Sunday, Feb. 7 is the annual Super Bowl

Scramble and party at Alberni Golf Club.

Please register in the pro shop, or you can phone 250-724-5422 with your four-, five- or six-person teams or as a single.

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big screen TV in the clubhouse.

There will be nine holes of golf with many on-course obstacles to overcome. It all begins with a shotgun start at 12 noon. The Super Bowl kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. between the Carolina Panthers and the

Denver Broncos. After golf come into the lounge relax, enjoy the lunch and the game, while you sip on a beverage or two.

The price for this fun-filled day is $30 for members and $40 for guests. This entry fee includes golf, lunch and lots of prizes.

See you on Sunday.

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Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ goaltender Brody Claeys stops a shot from a Coquitlam Express forward in close during Sunday’s Bulldog 7–3 victory at Weyerhaeuser Arena at the AV Multiplex. It was the Bulldogs’ second win on the weekend: they doubled Victoria Grizzlies 6–3 on the road on Saturday.

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The Port Alberni Black Sheep are 2–0 two games into the second half of their season after beating Westshore No. 2 38–17 at home, Saturday afternoon.

The Black Sheep dominated the first half, going ahead 24–5 by halftime.

Anthony Selva led the team with three tries, while singles

came from Matt Kelly, Brennan Tourangeau and Joe Kalugin. Kicker Todd Daradics was on his game, converting four tries during the contest.

SCRUM NOTES...The Black Sheep are on the road this Saturday to play the UVic

Saxons in Victoria before watching Canada play Uruguay in the Americas Rugby Championship at Westhills Stadium in Langford. They return home Saturday, Feb. 13 to host Comox Kickers with a 1 p.m. start.


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The ABCs of BCHL hockeyPart two of two

MARK ALLANSPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Junior hockey players have a variety of responsibilities, not the least of which is performing well on the ice and in the classroom.

Balancing just those two demands is tricky, but the B.C. Hockey League’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs make a point of helping their Junior A players succeed educationally.

The Bulldogs’ roster is full of players who likely would be playing elsewhere were it not for the team’s strong commitment to their education.

“Obviously, you notice it’s a strong program, and your parents want you to go there,” captain Eric Margo said in a recent interview outside the team dressing room at the Alberni Valley Multiplex.

“It helps you out with deciding where you want to go (to play),” added the five-foot-nine, 185-pound left winger from North Vancouver.

“When I was being recruited by the Bulldogs, our coaching staff mentioned this (education), and essentially they’re preparing you for college by giving you an education as well as hockey,” said Quinn Syrydiuk, a six-foot,

172-pound centre from Toronto.

“That was a big perk in coming here, definitely.”

Defenseman Paul Meyer from Edina, Minn., agrees.

“Education is a big part of it, just coming up here and being able to take a class and get something out of the way to be ready for the future is definitely a big part,” stated the six-four, 206-pounder.

What happens if players don’t make it to the National Hockey League?

“We have realistic goals while we’re shooting for the stars, and all of us want to have a backup plan,” Margo said. “It’s really good to put education first so you have doors open for you in the future. That’s what we like here.”

Syrydiuk noted that

many young players don’t necessarily expect to make the NHL.

“A lot of Junior A hockey is the goal to get a scholarship, to get your education paid for, so that’s the route a lot of guys go,” he said.

While the organization is succeeding in the classroom, the trio acknowledged the Bulldogs could be

doing better in the standings. They’re currently in last place in the BCHL Island Division.

“We’ve definitely had our ups and downs,” Margo admitted. “We’re rebuilding, trying to rise up from the ranks. We’re at the bottom of the standings right now but we’re trying to get better. I think we’re taking steps forward but we just have to more consistently take steps forward.”

“Like Eric said, we’re taking steps forward and we just have to keep building on each game,” Syrydiuk added. “I think, collectively, we’ve improved since the beginning of the year. We just have to keep going forward here.”

Meyer echoed their comments.

“They both kind of hit it on the head.

We’ve been going up and down, taking one step forward and one step back. You start learning how to be consistent with your play and just rising to the occasion when we do play well.”

Regardless of pressure to rise in the standings, team educational adviser Tom McEvay stressed the Bulldogs’ management is committed to educational excellence.

“The coaches are very clear: if you’re not cutting the mustard in your classes, you may not be getting ice time,” he said. “You may not be playing.”

The Bulldogs have earned a widespread reputation for their educational focus.

Due to his extensive background as a high-level hockey player and an educator, McEvay understands the pressure on young players to focus on things besides skating,shooting, passing and checking.

“These young men have a lot of demands on their time,” he stated.

“There’s public appearances. They’re in billet families, and billet families have their own lives.

“They do travel with the organization (Bulldogs), and it’s easy to let it get away from you.”

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CELEBRATING 30 Ken Watson celebrates 30 years with the city. A24ARTS THE

The next art exhibit begins at the Rollin Art centre, Thurs. Feb. 11, with artist Nancy Wilson.

Nancy will be showcasing a collection of acrylic paintings in a variety of subjects, such as local scenes, animals and flowers.

The title of this exhibit will be “Nancy Wilson’s Rainbow Originals”.

Join us in the gallery for refreshments Sat. Feb. 13 from 1-3 pm for a chance to meet Nancy and talk about art and her inspirations.

Books welcome

What better way to help the Rollin Art Centre than by donating your gently used books to the annual book sale?

Rollin Art Centre is currently accepting gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles for their annual book sale, which takes place on May 13–14. Please, no magazines, National Geographic, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest or textbooks.

Books can be dropped off at Rollin Art Centre just inside

the main door, under the staircase in the big wooden box. This is one of the Community Arts Council’s biggest fundraisers.

Renewal time

To all Community Arts Council members, and everyone else who would like to help support the arts in the valley, memberships can now be renewed.

If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2016, pop by the Rollin Art Centre today. The cost is only $17 for adults, $12 for seniors and $22 for a family for an entire year.

Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for

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New acrylic exhibit at RollinMELISSAMARTINArts Around

Nancy Wilson’s acryclic painting of the ‘hole in the wall’ will be among the works on display at Rollin starting Feb. 13.

The Solstice Arts Festival-Alberni Valley invites community artists of all ages and stages to submit an original image that will be used to highlight it’s 2016 Festival poster.

Artists working in all media, crayons to digital to 3D, can create a bright, eye-catching image that celebrates the longest day of the year and the glorious beginning of summer in the Alberni Valley.

Along with bragging rights, the creator of the image chosen will receive a pass to all events and shows featured during the Festival weekend.

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Ah, February. Such a romantic month. I don’t know about you, but my Valentine’s date this year is a handsome 300-year-old Indian Prince/tiger! In other words, I’ll be reading Tiger’s Curse by Colleen Houck again. But really, it’s the perfect Valentine’s read. Striking the perfect blend of romance and adventure, Tiger’s Curse begins when Kelsey Hayes lands a job at a circus the summer after graduation. There she meets Ren, the circus’s exotic white tiger. Before she knows it, Kelsey’s summer is almost over and she’s been asked by a mysterious buyer to accompany Ren to his new home in India. As she travels with the unusual white tiger, Kelsey begins to realize that not all is as it seems. After being abandoned in the jungle with the tiger, she � nds out that Ren is not a wild beast, but is in fact a cursed 300-year-old Indian prince. And the greatest shock of all, Kelsey is the only one who can help him break the curse that traps him and his brother. Faced with a seemingly impossible quest, she will have to use all of her kindness, compassion, and courage to free the two brothers.

These days, bookshelves are over� owing with stories based on myths, but rarely do I see ones about Indian mythology. It was fresh and new, and a lot of research went into this. It was wonderful to dive into a culture that I didn’t know that much about! And I loved the romance part of plot as well. Ah, what I wouldn’t give to have poems written for me, and then recited by the charming Prince Ren. The loving detail given to every description made me feel as though I was living the story! And mixed in with edge-of-your-seat adventure scenes, what’s not to like?

However, when it all comes down to it, life’s not all fun and poetry. If Kelsey’s quest fails, she faces the possibility of losing her life . . . or her heart.

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difficult when players are uprooted, as they usually are, to play far from home and the support system to which they are accustomed.

“I know that things can go sideways when you move away from your home and away from your hometown, and mom and dad are not there and in the hockey world coaches are busy trying to put winning teams on the

board, and it becomes a business,” said McEvay.

On behalf of the Bulldogs, he works closely with Samantha Banton-Smith, a North Island College counsellor, to support the players. “For a lot of the young men, it’s a first time away from home, so it’s a lot of transition,” she explained. “That’s where it is nice to have the support of Tom in their lives.”

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does some counselling with players. NIC instructors, she said, “go above and beyond because of the unique lives of the players. These are individuals who have a hundred things on their mind, other priorities, and so we do our best to support their goals at the college and in life.”

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Jan. 21, 2016 Alberni Valley News)

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the capture, they can die up to two weeks later. Their system shuts down, they don’t eat as much.”

Even if the shock doesn’t kill the deer, the weather this time of year might.

“They can’t regulate their body heat when we put them under with those drugs, so

I could successfully immobilize it, take the arrow out, do my best to leave it in a good position under a tree for it to come out of the drugs... but it’s going to get hypothermia.”

With the deadly consequences of shooting at deer, Ackles said that the behaviour needs to stop.

“I’d like to talk to whoever has done this and get that behaviour stopped,” said Ackles.

While accidents happen, care needs to be taken if ever shooting outdoors. And if the shooting was intentional?

“If I deem that the person that was doing it had intent, I’d charge them. You’re

not allowed to hunt within city limits and there is no open hunting season. It’s an unlawful act.”

Anyone who knows anything about deer being shot within city limits is encouraged to call 1-877-952-RAPP (7277) or #7277 on a cell phone. Those reporting any information can remain anonymous.

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Former City of Port Alberni manager Ken Watson sits in front of a photo collage set up during a party at Echo Centre to celebrate his 30 years of service to the city, Saturday night. Nearly 150 people came out to honour Watson, who is returning to his roots and taking on some special engineering projects before retiring at the end of 2016.

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Marie (Mary) Rose Aurore Gaudreault

1932 – 2016It is with sadness that the family announce the peaceful passing of Marie Rose Aurore Gaudreault, our mother, grand-mother and great-grandmother

on February 1, 2016 at Ty Wat-son House.

Marie is predeceased by her parents, her fi rst husband Arthur Gaudreault,

her second husband Gordon Greissel, and her two sons Leo and Michael Gaudreault. She is survived by her daughters Denise (Michael) Markin, Anita (Raymond) Blais, sons Andy and Larry, daughter-in-law Janet Williams, grandchildren Lisa (Brad), Steven (Becca), great grandsons Kaylam and Anthony and siblings Edward (June) Savard, Cecile Douglas, Victor (Linda) Savard, Louise (John) Smith, Neil (Carol) Savard and Marianne (Joel) Hancur, many nieces, nephews and good friends.Born March 12, 1932 in Saskatchewan, Mary came to Port Alberni in 1940. Th e family then moved to Vancouver that same year, where she grew up and went to school. She met Dad at a wedding in New Westmin-ster. Aft er a whirlwind romance, they were engaged and married August 2, 1952 in Port Alberni. Art and Mary were very busy raising their six children, as well she was a life-long member of the CWL. Mary loved travelling, she visited Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Canada and Hawaii. In retirement, Mary and Art RV’d with the Sunshine Club. One of Mary’s passions was quilting, her family were the recipients of many beautiful quilts.A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 6, 2016 – 1:00 PM at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Father Stephen Paine offi ciating. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations in Mary’s name may be made to Ty Watson House or the Notre Dame Church Elevator Fund. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca

In Memory of our SisterJanine Yvonne Armstrong February 9, 1956 to February 5, 1996

Today twenty years have passed and yourPresence still shines within our thoughts

We remember that day like it was yesterday.We know you walk beside us – We feel you.We know you hear us – We hear you.But most of all we miss your loyalty to family, your love of life, your amazing laugh and your big smile. Stay close, my sister.

Until we meet again. Love you.

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It is with heavy hearts and much sadness, that the family of Edward (Ed) Klus announces that he passed away from complications from Parkinson disease in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 23, 2016 at West Coast General Hospital. He was 87 years old.He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Anne, his sons: Ken, James (Marie) and Len. His grandchildren: Kyle (Leanne), Kandice and Chase. His sister Vicky Jerstad, brother and sisters-in-law: Helen (Chris), Verna, Peter (Sharon), Ted (Flo), Irene and Rose (Paul), many nieces, nephews and many friends.Ed was born on July 24, 1928 in Olds, Alberta. At eight months old his family moved to Trail, then Kelowna, Pitt Meadows and then Alberni where Ed went to school until he was 14 years old. Ed then went to live with his mother in Prince Rupert, where he worked in a grocery store until he was 16 years old. At this point World War II was on and he wanted to join the Canadian Navy. He was too young so he and his friend went to Portland, Oregon where they joined the American Merchant Marines. Th ey worked on the ships until the war was over. Ed then transferred to a supply ship that serviced all the light houses up and down the coast. Aft er that he worked on the Princess Louise Tour Ships that sailed to Alaska from Vancouver. Ed met Anne in Vancouver while working on the ships. One weekend he went to visit his dad in Port Alberni, got a job with West Coast Freight, came back aft er two weeks, married Anne on September 17, 1955 in Vancouver, moved to Port Alberni, then got a job as a pile driver for 43 years with MacMillan Bloedel and remained in Port Alberni for the rest of his life. Ed was quite the character; he had a great sense of humour, loved to fi sh, hunt, camp, have a rye and 7Up and tell a story or two. He spent a lot of time fi shing in the canal, catching the big one on his boat the Sea Fox with his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. A favourite pastime for Ed was watching curling and hockey in his big recliner and being a season ticket holder for the Bulldogs. Ed was a member of the Elks Club, Royal Canadian Legion and I.O.F. He volunteered with the Boy Scouts and coached hockey. Ed and Anne loved to square dance, which they did for over 25 years. Th ey also played cribbage, bowled and curled.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm onSaturday, February 13, 2016 at the Chapel of Memories

with a tea to follow at the Lawn Bowling Club.If so desired donations in Ed’s memory may be made to Ty Watson House (Alberni Hospice Society) or a charity of your choice. Th e family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Van Zyl, Dr. Williams and all the nurses at West Coast General Hospital for the excellent care that Ed received. In Ed’s words, “the care I’m receiving is amazing”.

EDWARD (Ed) KLUS

It is with great sadness that we announce our dear mother, Bertilla, passed away peacefully at Fir Park Village on January 12th, with loving family by her side.She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Albino, sisters, Olympia and Pina, and brother Lino. Mom will be forever missed by Marco (Val) Gaiga, Lora (Glen) Th ompson, Bruno (Rene) Gaiga, her grandchildren Darin and Carla Gaiga, Sonya and Aaron Th ompson, Samantha Gaiga, as well as her extended family and many loyal, caring friends; forever a void in our hearts.Born October 5, 1935, in Chiampo, Vicenza, Italy, Mom immigrated to Port Alberni in 1956. She worked at the M & B Plywood Division for 15 years. She was a long standing member of the Italian Canadian Society, where she volunteered making wonderful spaghetti and lasagna dinners, and enjoyed playing cards and bocce. Her family was her pride and joy and she was never happier than when we were all together, such fun we had.

Memorial Service to be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 4731

Burke Road. A Celebration of Life will follow later at 12:30 PM at the Italian Hall, 4056 – 6th Avenue.

Th e family would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the amazing staff at Fir Park Village

for the kind and loving care given to our Mom and all who visited her over the past year.

In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Fir Park Village 4411 Wallace Street, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 7Y5. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the

family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca

Bertilla Bottaro 1935 – 2016

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REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Vancouver Island, BCLocated along the beautiful coastal waters of Vancouver Island, Cermaq Canada Ltd. is a salmon farming company focused on operational excellence. With our skilled team, we strive for a high quality product achieved through sustainable aquaculture practises. To prove this, we maintain several ISO standards as well as other industry recognized certifications, along with an award winning safety culture. Our employees are given opportunities to develop and grow within the company. We offer competitive wages, a corporate bonus program, company paid benefits, and a matching retirement fund. To learn more about us visit Cermaq.ca.

Cermaq Canada is currently looking for a full-time Repair and Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team in Tofino, British Columbia.

This position specializes in the repair and maintenance of all physical assets of Cermaq Canada, including generators from 11kw to 320 kw, diesel engine and electric motor driven compressors, buildings, basic plumbing, small engines, boats, outboard engines and 12/24 volt wiring systems and also includes accurate recording keeping and reporting of issues, inventories and work completed.

Application requirements• Solid mechanical and electrical experience on diesel engines, Compressors, small engines and outboards.• Pleasure Craft Operators Card or SVOP.• Basic computer skills and experience with MS Excel.• Ability to work in a team environment as well as alone.• Knowledge of generators, compressors, and boat maintenance will be considered an asset.• Previous work experience in a marine environment will also be considered an asset.

Position details• This full time position is a camp-based position with 8days on-shift and 6-days off.• This position is required to travel by boat on a daily basis to remote work sites.• Company transportation to Tofino is available from various local communities on Vancouver Island.• Company benefits are available after the successful completion of a 3-month probation period.• Special requirements.• Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and a criminal record check.• Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered.

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Deadline to apply: February 12, 2016

Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

TofinoCermaq CanadaPO Box 142, 61 – 4th StreetTofino, BC V0R 2Z0Fax: 250-725-1250

Closing Date: Monday March 7th, 2016 NOON

The Uchucklesaht Tribe Government is issuing an RFP to find an excellent Restaurateur to lease the very desirable location in its new Downtown Port Alberni administration centre located at Argyle St. and Kingsway Ave.

The “Thunderbird” multi use building will contain administration offices, human services offices, cultural center to include a large carving and art room and numerous breakout rooms, board room rental, small gym, food fish processing area, 3 short term (motel units), and 32 long term rental apartments (1 and 2 bedrooms), and an 1,832 sq/ft restaurant space, and a large covered patio area of 625 sq./ft.

Please contact Scott Coulson for the entire RFP package. [email protected] Tribe Government(250) 724-1832

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Restaurant – Port Alberni (New Thunderbird Building)

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Emerald Estates - 2 bdrms2 baths (1 walk-in shower/1bathtub) Bright Highly Covetedsupported independent livingfor 50+ Emerald Estates onMills St., Parksville. Weeklyhousecleaning included andOptional Meals 5 days a week.Kitchen with Pantry. Walk togrocery, restaurant, stores &coffee shops. Private Parkingand Scooter Parking!

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For reservations please call 778-421-2826We are at the Harbour Quay under the Clock Tower

Valentine’s Day Menu

THE STARBOARD GRILL

Our Special Sharing Dishes made for two offered on Valentine’s Day

Baked Camembert ..........................................$11Steak Oscar ..................... 6oz $27, 10oz $36Salmon Wellington .........................................$25Veal Parmesan .................................................$25Fettuccine Alfredo .......................................... $20Portuguese Chicken ........................................ $24Black Forest Cheesecake ............................. $9.50

*We will have our regular menus available as well

STAMPS CAFE

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Make your Valentine’s Day R� ervations Today

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RESERVE NOW!4785 Beaver Creek Road

250-723-2474Open 7 days a week

Solda’s Valentine SpecialsSaturday, Feb. 13th

A LocalTradition

Since 1969

Roasted Cornish Hen $1700

Lobster Tail $2100

Prime Rib $1900

All dinners served with your choice of potato or rice and fresh vegetables. Add on: Lobster Tail ($13), Tiger Shrimps

($10), Scallops ($11), Mussels ($8), Calamari ($8) Drink & Dessert Specials

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A Romantic 3-Course Dinner for twoSunday Feb 14

Choice of: • Chicken Cordon Bleu• Prime Rib Dinner• Boomerang Sole Dinner

$4500 • Prime Rib Dinner• Boomerang Sole Dinner

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Reservations Requiredafter 4pm

4833 JOHNSTON RD250-724-5794

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We Deliver for FREE in City$5 for Rural

Debit at the door

11:30am -1:30PM4:30pm - 6:30PM

At Smokin’ Mad Mike’s

We take pride in our home cooked products.

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

Lean beef and smoked jalepeno stuffed with spiced sausage, mozza & cheddar cheese blend, and capped with bacon. Topped

with Mad Mike’s own Sweet Chili Mayo.

Home cut fries covered with tender, melt-in-your-mouth, slow cooked pulled pork, covered in cheese curds and homemade gravy!

CHECK OUT OUR SMOKED MEATS & SAUCES FOR SALE!

Featuring: The Mad Burger $9.50

Poutine with Pulled Pork $9.50

Wow! Bottled Beer only $3.50

Licensed

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778.421.0705 Harbour Quay(Next to SugarShak)

Eat In or Take OutWe have gift certi� cates

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Open Tues. through Sunday 9am-5pmClosed Mondays

• Specialty Coffees • Decadent Desserts

• Sticky Buns &Cinnamon Buns

• Soups, Salads& Sandwiches

Daily DrinkSpecials

RHM Donair & Subs

OPEN DAILY • OPEN LATE4539 Gertrude St. • 778-421-1782 73

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REGULAR or CHEESE DONAIR COMBO MEAL Includes: can of popand bag of chips

$10 including tax

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Valentine’s Day Menu

Purchase tickets in the Pub.

Choice of AppySpinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Mini Samosas with Mango ChutneyShrimp Fried in Garlic Butter

StartersFrench Onion Soup or Green Salad

Main CoursesMaple Bourbon Glazed New York Strip Loin with Steamed Asparagus & Croquette Potatoes

Chicken Parmesan with Roasted Italian Vegetables over Spaghetti with Garlic ToastDessert

Cheesecake

Four Course Dinner for $30 per person

$25 for a bottle of wine

Dinning begins at 5:30 p.m.

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Valentine’s Day Dinner Includes• Scallops Wrapped in Bacon• Thai Noodle Salad• Dilly Baked Veggies• Stuffed Baked Potato• Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu• Raspberry, Chocolate Skor Bar Delight

www.coastcountrykitchen.ca4712 Ires Road

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Made Fresh and ready to take hometo reheat for Valentine’s Day

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Homemade Chicken Cordon BleuHomemade Chicken Cordon BleuRaspberry, Chocolate Skor Bar Delight

$22 Per Person

Pick UpSat. Feb, 13th11am-3pm

Fresh meals made dailySeniors, regular & family size

Delivery Available

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Bring your whole family to enjoy the Westwind experience on our new FAMILY FRIENDLY side!!

11:00AM - 10:00PMMinors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIALS8oz. Sirloin Steak, Baked Potato & Salad 10.95

Skewer of Prawns 1.99

For more information or a reservation call 250-724-13244940 Cherry Creek Road, Port Alberni • westwindpub.ca

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4940 Cherry Creek Rd Port Alberni B.C. | 250.724.13244940 Cherry Creek Rd Port Alberni B.C. | 250.724.1324

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Bring your whole family to enjoy the Westwind experience on our new FAMILY FRIENDLY side!!

11:00AM - 10:00PMMinors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIALS8oz. Sirloin Steak, Baked Potato & Salad 10.95

Skewer of Prawns 1.99

For more information or a reservation call 250-724-13244940 Cherry Creek Road, Port Alberni • westwindpub.ca

BEST PUB & PUB FOOD

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4940 Cherry Creek Rd Port Alberni B.C. | 250.724.13244940 Cherry Creek Rd Port Alberni B.C. | 250.724.1324

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Sunday February 7th 3PM“The Big Game” PartyWin an o� cial NFL Fridge

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Watch on our giant 15 ft screen,the biggest in town!

February 6th

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NOW OPEN FOR TAKE OUT ONLY

Call: 778-419-1211TUE-SAT 4:30PM - 8:30PM

See page 15 for our take out menu!


4740 Tebo AvePort Alberni

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250-724-5751Fax: 250 724-3325

HOURS:Mon-Fri: 7:30 - 5:30

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BIRCH SHELVING

2225Prices in effect until Nov. 13th, 2014 or while stock lasts! Cash and carry on all sale items.

Regular Price

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B-Grade Door Slabs & Bifold Clearance

16’ 20’Extension Ladder

Extension Ladder

Engineered Hardwood FlooringAmber Maple - Job Lot Sale

In Stock Only Only 1 Available

2 ONLY!! 1 ONLY!!

6x6x8’ Cedar S4S Post (limited stock)

13/16” FAS S3S Red Oak Lumber (limited stock)

40% OFF SELECT

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Freud &SamonaRouter Bits

40% OFF SELECT ITEMS

NOW $3.95

NOW $18499

15% OFF IN-STOCK STEP LADDERSNOW $21100

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REG. 224.99 REG. 254.99

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NOW $24.9516”x96” REG. 36.85

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234.81 sqft ONLY $62000

Doors Starting at Only $1000

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All sale prices are cash and carry only.

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