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Joe Van Bergen, left, and Ray Nass are two of the drag boat racing enthusiasts who helped revive the Sproat Lake Regatta. The pair, pictured with the regatta site in the background, has collected some of the trophies earned both past and present.
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◆ COVER STORY
History makers making history at Sproat Lake regattaREGATTA 2015: | Boats will race again at Sproat Lake from July 17–19, which is good news for former lake champion Joe Van Bergen.
SUSAN QUINNALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
Joe Van Bergen is, by his own admission, a little slower now. In his 80s, he is not quite as spry as he was in his 20s and 30s. His passion for drag boat racing, however, has never waned since he was a Canadian racing champion in the 1950s.
Van Bergen still lives at Sproat Lake, where he spent his childhood. When he was younger he used to attend all the Sproat Lake boating regattas, and in 1953 entered a boat with a friend. It was a 12-foot boat with a two-horsepower motor, and they entered a class where “anybody with a motor could race,” he said.
When the final regatta was run on the lake in 1963, Van Bergen held a Canadian speed record that still stands.
Now, Van Bergen
spends his spare time enjoying life at the lake—and helping revive the regatta. He and the regatta committee are busy finalizing plans for the 2015 event, planned
for July 17–19 at the provincial park boat launch.
Ray Nash was too young to race when the regatta was at its most popular, but he still caught the bug.
“I was at all the races out there,” he said.
“I found out a lot about racing from Joe because he was a local hero at the time.”
Nash bought his son Mike a 1.5 horsepower Elgin eight-foot hydroplane when he
was five or six years old, and the young Nash raced that around Sproat Lake.
Sometime in the 1980s the record-breaking Miss British Columbia drag boat came to Sproat Lake to make a few passes. Her driver had broken the speed record at 202 miles per hour.
“When he fired that thing up they could hear it in the Alberni Valley,” Ray Nash said.
Mike Nash was 15 when Miss British Columbia came to
town.“He saw that boat
and that finished him,” Ray said proudly. Mike Nash spent 20 years as president of the now-defunct Fraser Valley Drag Boat Association, serves on the Sproat Lake association and won the unlimited class at home last year. He now owns his own drag boat manufacturing company, Haulin Nass Racing.
He will be back to defend his title in July.
One day, Van Bergen and Nass would like to see the regatta become as large as it was in the late 1950s.
“We used to get 200 entries in each category. We would get up to 5,000 spectators,” Van Bergen said.
Last year’s entries didn’t come close to the regatta’s heyday, but it was still a success.
Until then, the regatta is taking baby steps. In addition to the regatta itself in July, the association will host an outrigger canoe exchange race on the August long weekend.
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Boats line the course near the timing tower for the 2014 Sproat Lake Regatta, a full-blown affair featuring boat racing in everything from bathtubs to full-speed drag boats. This year’s event July 17–19 promises to be even better.
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Joe Van Bergen, right, and his brother are featured in a 1958 clipping for their racing accomplishments.
◆ SPROAT LAKE Regatta will take place July 17–19 at the Sproat Lake Provincial Park boat launch area.
◆ OUTRIGGER CANOE Race will take place over the August long weekend at the same place.
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Focus on home reveals photo gems
I took a two block walk with the famous Nikon camera to the
local 7-Eleven store while pretending that I had never walked that route and had never seen the scenery. I came back home with 20 different wonderful images (of course the fact that I was using the miraculous 10~20mm wide-angle lens helped).
I then took the smart card out of the camera, inserted it into the MacBook Pro and proceeded to download four images at a time into the Photoshop Raw Editor. Since I had shot the photos in RAW to retain the full range of colours instead of JPEG the images opened in the RAW editor before going into the Photoshop Editor.
I brightened up the images and the colour a bit using the Exposure, Black, Clarity, and Vibrancy keys. In Photoshop I checked the image Levels then saved the image as a 9-inch by 14-inch 39MB TIFF
(non-lossy format), went back to the image, chose the brush tool, stamped my copyright on the image, changed the size to 4”x6” 75 PPI image and changed the file format to JPEG (lossy format). I then
saved it as a 350kb email copy.
I now had a working photo in TIFF format along with a copy photo in JPEG format that was ready to be emailed.
The photo of the three daffodils was
shot using 400 ISO, 10~20mm lens set at 20mm, aperture f10, shutter speed 1/640 of a second.
Les has now been in England for two long lonely months without a car; she has almost finished probate and
had put her ancestral home up for sale by sealed tender bids subject to probate. The tender process ended March 27 at which time she had four sealed bids ready to be opened and perused. Les did not choose the highest bid but the most secure bid that had cash available.
Because landline telephones in England are so exorbitant and charge the phone call by the minute, I call Les every other day from Canada. We have a Telus phone package that has free North America calls and 1000 International minutes per month so I am taking full advantage of it.
The last time that we spoke Les said that she is ready for me to walk in the front door right now. I will be leaving for England again to help with house sale, probate and whatever else that I can help with. We will be spending some time together in
England doing touristythings before we have to hop on a plane for another 11-hour flight.
Our poor little Jasper dog can’t quite figure out what is going on. Jasper is a rescue dog that we acquired from “Paws Without Borders”; he was brought up here from L.A. where he was wandering the streets searching for food, shelter, and friendship.
Since last August Lesand I left him alone in the house with Lil (houseminder), I then came back without Les and Lil left, now I am leaving and Lil is coming back: no wonder he is confused and has separation anxieties.
Any questions? E-mail me at [email protected] or see me online at www.silverstonephotos.com.
Norman Silverstone teaches photography through North Island College.
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‘Tres Amigos’, or Norman Silverstone’s photo of a trio of white daffodils, is an example of the type of photos you can find walking around your own neighbourhood—or in this case, near a 7-Eleven.
Think lost, not stray when approaching dogs
For more than two weeks my life has been consumed
with trying to find our beloved dog, Charlie. Between putting up flyers, chasing tips, social networking, actively looking, and managing emotions on the home front, it’s remained all-consuming.
Educating myself on how to think like a dog has taken some time as well, but it’s been a necessary step to finding our boy.
I’d had this vision of calling out Charlie’s name and him bounding out in front of me, wagging his tail at finally being found. But I’ve learned the longer a dog is
missing the less likely they are to respond to their own name or show themselves at all.
At first I was asking people to grab Charlie if they saw him.
I soon learned that was the wrong thing to say.
After a dog’s been on their own for a
time they enter a frightened, semi-feral state and even their family can appear threatening. Chasing after a lost pet will often exacerbate the problem since they’re likely to run and become even more lost and in danger.
Now I ask people to take a picture if
they can and notify me or dog control immediately. The picture helps to confirm it’s actually our dog and we’re searching in the right area.
I also encourage people who want to help with his actual rescue to try attracting him by
lying on the ground and speaking softly, offering food if they have any. This non-threatening stance will feel safer and more inviting.
Continued / A14
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Community EventsTUES. APR. 14
◆ SPROAT LAKE EX-EMPLOYEE COFFEE DAY is planned for 1–3 p.m. at the Steelworkers Hall, 4904 Montrose St.
SAT. APR. 18◆ HOW-TWO FEST
at Echo Centre, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and learn something knew in 45 minutes. Sessions all begin on the hour and run for 45 minutes or less. No sign-up necessary. All ages welcome, and admission is free.
◆ COUNTRY NIGHT WITH BACKSTAGE WHISKEY at Cherry Creek Hall. A fundraiser for FAVAS (Funding Alberni Valley Arts Society). Pre-sale
tix only, $20 each from Elite Dance Academy, Re/Max Mid-Island Realty and Port Alberni Pawnbrokers. Doors open 7:30 p.m.
◆ BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN SOCIETY of Port Alberni is hosting a garage/ tack sale on Saturday, April 18 in the Cherry Creek Hall gymnasium from 9 a.m. to noon. Table rentals are $10 or come down on the way to the farmers’ market to check out the sale. E-mail [email protected] to rent a table.
SAT. APR. 25◆ DAYS WITH THE
ARTS STUDIO TOUR supporting arts in the Alberni Valley, Apr. 25–26 from 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Wristbands and maps available at Rollin Art Centre and Echo Centre. $20 for both days or $15 per day. Showcasing the work of more than 50 artists at 20 different venues.
SUN. APR. 26◆ DAYS WITH THE
ARTS STUDIO TOUR supporting arts in the Alberni Valley, Apr. 25–26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wristbands and maps available at Rollin Art Centre and Echo Centre. $20 for both days or $15 per day. Showcasing the work of more than 50 artists at 20 different venues.
THUR. APR. 30◆ BETA SIGMA PHI
FOUNDER’S DAY DINNER, 6:30 p.m. at Best Western Barclay Hotel Plus. Open to all members of Beta Sigma Phi. Members at large are welcome but must call Lynne at 250-723-6403 by April 22.
SAT. MAY 2◆ LUNCHEON AND
BAZAAR by the Order of the Eastern Star takes place at the Alberni Valley United Church from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Admission is $8. FMI contact Deb at 250-723-7577.
SUN. MAY 3◆ YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS OF THE ALBERNI VALLEY (YPAV) hold
a grand opening of the Dry Creek Community Garden, Fourth Avenue and Napier Street, 12–2 p.m. Barbecue, garden tours, info on how to get involved. Everyone welcome. FMI: youngprofessionalsav @gmail.com; phone 250-720-7240; facebook.com/drycreekcommunity garden.
SAT. MAY 9◆ MT. KLITSA GARDEN
CLUB holds its annual community plant sale, 10 a.m. to noon at Rollin Art Centre gardens. Bring your own bag or box. No earlybirds. Annuals, perennials, shrubs and more. FMI: [email protected] or 250-724-7219.
SUN. MAY 31◆ SECOND ANNUAL
PURINA WALK FOR DOG GUIDES at Blair Park / Kitsuksis Dike. Registration at 12:15 p.m. (Blair Park), event starts at 1 p.m.
SAT. JUNE 13◆ ALBERNI CANAL
DOWNWIND CHALLENGE, Stand-up paddling (SUP) event, 1–5 p.m. at Canal Beach.
SAT. OCT. 10◆ PORT ALBERNI
EUROFEST 2015 is three festivals in one: Schutzenfest at the Black Powder Shooting Range, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (free to watch, shooting events are $10); KinderFest at Glenwood Centre,
2–4 p.m., $10 per child. Hotdogs and hot chocolate, games and entertainment; OktoberFest at Glenwood Centre, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost $25 per person. Partial proceeds will go towards the formation of a Port Alberni Festival Marching Band. More info TBA.
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Sea cadets honour Salvation Army, promote members
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Sea Cadet Capt. John Cloke, left, and Skip Triplett, director of the Canadian Forces Liaison Council, right, honour Salvation Army Major Bruce Mac Kenzie for his dedication and attention to the cadet corps. Mac Kenzie is Cloke’s employer.
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Lieutenant-Colonel Don Stedeford, right, of the Canadian Forces Liaison Council promotes Kennedy O’Donovan to the rank of Chief Petty Officer with RCSCC 109 Alberni.
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Sea cadet training officer Meighan Hygaard receives her promotion to the rank of sub-lieutenant from Skip Triplett of the Canadian Forces Liaison Council on April 2.
Every year Port Alberni’s sea cadet corp commanding officer John Cloke takes two and a half months off of work to train cadets at Albert Head Cadet Summer Training
Centre. On April 2, members of the Canadian Forces Liaison Council thanked Cloke’s employer, Maj. Bruce Mac Kenzie of the Salvation Army, for allowing Cloke the time
off.Skip Triplett, a former
Armoured Military Officer and former CEO of Kwantlen College, and Lt.-Col. Don Stedeford, former CO of the Canadian
Scottish Regiment, were in Port Alberni to bestow honours on Mac Kenzie.
Also on April 2, two members of the corps received promotions—Meighan Hygaard to the
rank of Sub-Lieutenant and Kennedy O’Donovan to the rank of cadet Chief Petty Officer Second Class.
The sea cadet program is for youth 12–18 years old.
Anyone interested
in learning more can show up at a meeting on Thursdays at the Port Alberni Youth Centre, 4210 Cedarwood St., call Cloke at 250-730-0944 or e-mail [email protected].
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From / A3The notion that
lost dogs are stupid because they can’t find their way home or abused because they won’t approach a human is incorrect. We have no idea what they’ve gone through. They might have
been chased several times, they may have narrowly missed being hit by a car, or they may be injured. Any harrowing experiences combined with having to suddenly find their own food, water and shelter in unfamiliar
surroundings without their families will put them in a survival mode where their animal instincts kick in and they can become skittish of everything and everyone.
Lost dogs usually settle in a residential neighborhood, ranch or farm where their needs can be met and they’re able to hide out undetected for weeks or months on
end. They typically stay in places that have a quick getaway route, like a woodsy area they can escape to.
They often seek refuge in garages, workshops, playhouses and under balconies. They will hide if they hear people coming so it’s almost impossible to find them unless a sighting’s reported. At that point, it’s
important not to scare them away and call the owner or Dog Control so they can coax them to safety.
There are a lot of helpful tips on the Internet to finding lost pets and for anyone who ends up in the unenviable position that we’re in now, I highly recommend reading up on it right away.
This heartbreaking experience has brought out both the “crazies” and the “compassionates.” I could give you several examples of the former, but I’ll just say one of the worst was the scammer who pretended to have Charlie and threatened to cut off his head and leave it on our doorstep if we didn’t put money in his account.
Thank goodness the wonderful people have far outweighed the terrible, and for us that’s really been the big positive since losing him on March 23. Friends and complete strangers have helped us by
sharing our posts on social media, sending us encouragement, telling us their stories, giving us advice, putting up posters, and actively looking for him as well as other lost pets in our community.
So far five people believe they’ve seen Charlie, but none of them said anything until hours after when they saw my ad.
We are grateful for their help, but if we, as a society, automatically respond to an unfamiliar dog out and about on it’s own in the same way we would seeing a toddler on their own, more lost dogs would be found.
In the past two weeks I’ve heard so many stories of people keeping cats and dogs they
considered a stray without first reporting them to the SPCA. While they might be well intentioned, this is theft and it’s completely crushing to the family missing their treasured pet.
The idea is to think lost, not stray.
If the animal has been reported to the SPCA and no one claims it, then it can be put up for adoption.
But these steps must be taken or lives can be deeply affected in a devastating way, especially for those of us who see our pets as family.
We still haven’t found our precious Charlie, but every day we wake up hoping this will be the day that we do.
We’re offering a large reward to anyone with a tip that leads to his safe return and we hope we’ll be paying up soon.
Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist from Kelowna. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com.
Dog owner shares tips for lost pets‘We have no idea what
they’ve gone through.’
– Lori Welbourne
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The owners credit their success to a great relationship with their customers. At the Flooring Depot there isn’t any high pressure sales, just friendly service.
For the Do-It-Yourselfer, the Flooring De-pot has everything needed for any ooring project and the helpful advice to get it done right. Including the right tools and products from start to nish.
The Flooring Depot also carries a wide se-
lection of custom window coverings to com-plete any room.
The staff also provide design advice for creating the perfect space, from the oor up. as well as expertise on the best products for your room and needs.
Bring in your measurements or they will come to you and give you an estimate on the look you want.
From large commercial jobs like the new Ford dealership, to a one-room upgrade in your home, The Flooring Depot can handle any ooring or window covering job.
The Flooring Depot attributes their more than 15 years of success to friendly, knowl-edgeable service that goes above and be-yone to serve the Alberni Valley and the West Coast.
More than just oors
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Tire tread inspection and estimated lifespan
Lube, oil and fi lter change All fl uid levels checked for quality, topped off as needed (brake, power steering, coolant, transmission, etc.)
Complete brake inspection (brake pads, brake lines, pedal positioning)
Check front-end steering compo-nents (tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings, steering rack, struts, coil springs, control arm bushings)
Complete road test check (ignition, start issues, power steering control, car tracking, brake pressure analysis, etc.)
Full tire rotation Brake inspection and adjustment
Alternator drive belt exam Air fi lter checked for fuel economy Inspect tune-up & oxygen sensors Tire pressure checked & regulated Lubricate all door latches, locks and hinges
Confi rm dash control of hot/cool air Check lines for leaks, corrosion and wear
Windshield wipers and sprayers checked, fl uids topped off as needed
Check all headlights, turn signals, parking lights, running lights
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Tire tread inspection and estimated lifespan
Lube, oil and fi lter change All fl uid levels checked for quality, topped off as needed (brake, power steering, coolant, transmission, etc.)
Complete brake inspection (brake pads, brake lines, pedal positioning)
Check front-end steering compo-nents (tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings, steering rack, struts, coil springs, control arm bushings)
Complete road test check (ignition, start issues, power steering control, car tracking, brake pressure analysis, etc.)
Full tire rotation Brake inspection and adjustment
Alternator drive belt exam Air fi lter checked for fuel economy Inspect tune-up & oxygen sensors Tire pressure checked & regulated Lubricate all door latches, locks and hinges
Confi rm dash control of hot/cool air Check lines for leaks, corrosion and wear
Windshield wipers and sprayers checked, fl uids topped off as needed
Check all headlights, turn signals, parking lights, running lights
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