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March 01, 2016 edition of the Alberni Valley NewsTRANSCRIPT
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 Vol. 10 No. 40
«INSIDE: Bulldogs make the BCHL playoffs; tickets go on sale Thursday. Page A17
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«ARTS CALM AMONG THE CHAOSKamloops writer reads at NIC. Page A19
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«CRIME
Arrest in Hankins murderKATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The Port Alberni RCMP have arrested a suspect in the 2012 murder of Mervin Hankins.
“On Feb. 26, 46-year-old Channon Coulter—previously a resident of Port Alberni—was arrested without incident for the second-degree murder of Mervin Hankins,” RCMP Inspector Mac Richards said at a press conference.
Hankins was found dead in his Fourth Avenue home on Jan. 13, 2012 by a relative. He was 75.
“His son-in-law discovered him unresponsive and lying on his living room floor,” said Richards.
“Port Alberni RCMP responded and in speaking with Mervin’s son-in-law, noted there to be a number of items missing from his residence.
Hope for Bamfield:KATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The mouth of the Alberni Inlet will soon look a lot different as the
Huu-ay-aht First Nations ramp up their investment in the area.
The HFN purchased 11 properties in and around Bamfield in January.
The purchases include Rance Island, the Bamfield Airport and the Kingfisher Lodge and Marina.
According to Coun. Trevor Cootes, who is the councillor in charge of economic development, the purchases were an investment in the Huu-ay-aht’s long-term future.
“What would a strong Hua-ay-aht economy look like? A big part is that we need to have a strong presence within our traditional territory. We have treaty settlement land and we have traditional territory. Bamfield falls into that traditional territory,” said Cootes.
The Huu-ay-aht’s economic plan—set for completion in the spring—was another reason
behind the purchase.“A large component
of the economic plan is not to necessarily just looking at what we’ll be doing during my term or looking at five-year plans
but taking that idea of planning for the future,” said Cootes.
“Something that’s often used right now is planning for seven generations down the road.”
The purchases will help not only Huu-ay-aht—they used to be owned by the notorious Jack Purdy, who owned many Bamfield properties as well as some in Port Alberni.
“Those properties were being held by an asset company, and they used to be Purdy’s properties,” said Cootes.
“There was an asset company out of Alberta that wanted to unload all these properties.”
Purdy—the subject of numerous police and FBI investigations—has promised since 2011 that he would invest “millions” into Bamfield, but nothing ever materialized and buildings sat empty.
The Huu-ay-aht saw the opportunity to invest and jumped on the deal.
“All 11 were a package deal... the seller didn’t want to break up the package,” Cootes said.
Some of the 11 properties are unlikely to be developed anytime soon.
“The airstrip is a long-term investment. We want to keep the opportunity open,” said Cootes.
“Half the properties wouldn’t be necessarily desirable for businesses to come in but for Huu-ay-aht, it’s very desirable...
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Robert Dennis from the Huu-ay-aht First Nation checks out Kingfisher Marina in Bamfield, one of 11 properties formerly belonging to notorious developer Jack Purdy. The Huu-ay-aht purchased the properties as a package from an asset company based in Alberta.
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From A1Early on,
investigators believed that Mervin was killed during a break-and-enter.”
Port Alberni RCMP, with the aid of the E-Division Major Crime Unit, investigated the murder over the next four years, Richards said.
Hankins had been the former caretaker of the GK Apartments one block further down Fourth Avenue (one of them has since been demolished following a fire a couple of years ago) from the residence where he was found dead.
Richards said that no connection between Hankins’ employment and his death had been found.
There was also
no connection discovered between the death of Hankins and the home invasion and robbery of Reino Koivunen, 83, three
days prior in 2012.Hankins’ family has
asked for privacy and his son, Joseph Hankins, provided a statement to the police that RCMP Const. Aaron Aasen read out at the press
conference.“It’s hard to know
where to begin to describe the impact that my father’s death has had on myself and our entire family. It has been over four long years since my father was taken from us and not a day goes by that we don’t think of him. Our lives changed forever on Jan. 13, 2012.
“My father was a retired veteran with the Royal Canadian Navy and was 75 years old when he was taken from us. He left behind a large family and missed out on the opportunity to see his grandchildren grow up. His murder has deeply impacted us all, including his daughter who also passed away a short time later.
“Today, we stand
before you with a sense of relief that someone has been arrested for the murder of my father. We realize that the road ahead is long and we will now been preparing for the court proceedings. We hope that we will eventually be able to find peace and closure in our lives. I would like to close by thanking the Port Alberni RCMP for their dedication to this case for the past four years and bringing us to this point.
“We ask that everyone please respect our family’s privacy as we process this new information.”
Richards said that Coulter has appeared in Port Aberni court but will likely be transferred elsewhere to be tried.
Police charge former Alberni man in 2012 cold case
It’s hard to know where to begin to describe the impact that my father’s death has had...
– Joseph Hankins
KATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The Port Alberni Port Authority has undertaken a study of its economic impact in the region in an attempt to underscore the value that investment in it can generate.
“When we’re speaking with provincially elected officials and at the federal level, to have those types of real economic numbers when we talk about the larger investments we want to make helps give us legitimacy and credibility as an economic driver,” said PAPA director of public relations and business development Dave McCormick.
The port authority undertook a similar study back in 2012 that found its total direct, indirect and induced economic output to be $492 million in 2012. That
figure includes the “impacts of ongoing operations at PAPA and ships’ crew spending at Port Alberni.”
With recent developments like the attraction of CanTimber,
Pacific Seaplanes, a partnership between Hub City and the Tseshaht First Nation and attracting at least a monthly lumber shipment from Western Forest Products, McCormick said that it was time
for a new study.Demonstrating
the port’s ability to maximise investments despite its small size is important, McCormick added.
“When we’re asking tax payers to make investments in port projects, that ask is given greater weight with the knowledge behind it that with the resources that we have—that are quite small—we’re making a relatively proportionately large impact in our region.”
PAPA has contracted with Vancouver-based Operations Economic Inc. (OEI) to undertake the current study. OEI will be sending an economic survey to select regional businesses that have been identified as being economically impacted by the existence of port services and operations.
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...to have those types of real economic numbers...gives us legitimacy and credibility.– Dave McCormick
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From A1...because we know
we’re going to be there for generations to come so those lands are very important to our economic growth.”
The Huu-ay-aht, who have talked about investing in culture-based tourism in their traditional territories, are gearing up to provide a full visitor experience in Bamfield.
Purchases of restaurants and hotels meshed well with the Huu-ay-aht’s current properties in the area.
“The Bamfield Motel is a 30-40 unit motel with a pub attached to it. It works very well with their tourism... it sits beside the restaurant and general store that we bought and it sits in between that and the government dock that we own,” said Cootes.
“It’s a great strategic piece for the overall focus for our tourism plan.”
The purchases will expand the experience that the Huu-ay-aht can offer in their traditional territories at the mouth of the Inlet.
“The progression is that we had the Pachena Bay Campground and the gas bar, then we bought the restaurant and general store and then the motel just
add another piece to that,” said Cootes.
“We’ll be able to offer a very diverse and complete package for tourists.”
No matter the style of traveler that comes to Bamfield, Cootes said, the Huu-ay-aht will be able to accommodate them.
“We have a campground, it’s very economical. The motel is a little step up,” he said.
The motel works well with the Huu-ay-aht’s government dock.
“The motel is so close to it so it supports fishermen coming in. They’re using our dock and now we can provide accommodations for them.”
They hope to offer accommodations and amenities to any visitors, including passengers off the Frances Barkley, and far outmatch what’s been done in the past.
“We want to provide people with a product. Jack Purdy wasn’t known as the greatest business developer,” said Cootes.
“With Huu-ay-aht playing a bigger part now there’s going to be more energy, more staff, more focus on the attracting tourists and utilizing the ones that are there already.”
The Huu-ay-aht
hope to work with the Bamfield community in their initiatives and have their own growth benefit the entire region.
“That’s something that’s been in place for a long time. Our previous chief was always one that invited the Bamfield community out to our events to include them and also to partner with the Bamfield community,” said Cootes.
He sees a larger role for local first nations in the landscape of the region.
“The Uchucklesaht, in developing their business and their government business here, is an opportunity for Nuu-chah-nulth to develop more tourism in Port Alberni. I think it’s an opportunity to promote Nuu-chah-nulth.”
Cootes, who
worked in the guiding industry for close to a decade, wants to take advantage of tourists already headed to the Pacific Rim.
“We have the abundance going to Tofino and Ucluelet but we also have a large amount going through the West Coast Trail,” he said.
“International travelers, they view the Island differently. They see Pac Rim as Pac Rim and I know Pac Rim is always looking to better themselves and inevitably Tofino is in a good place and Ucluelet is starting to get to a good place.
“Even the Barkley Sound is in a good spot with the amount of paddlers that go there so naturally the last frontier is the West Coast and we’re going to develop around that.”[email protected]
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Huu-ay-aht focusing on coast tourismPurchase of land, properties in Bamfi eld an assurance for future generations: Trevor Cootes
Robert Dennis from the Huu-ay-aht visits the First Nation’s new hotel in Bamfield, which they hope to use for increased tourist traffic.
A map shows the location of properties the Huu-ay-aht purchased in Bamfield in January.
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Huu-ay-aht First Nation Forestry Limited Partnership invites the public to review and comment on the proposed Amendment to the HFN Community Forest Agreement K3N 2011-2016 Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment #1 to add HFN First Nations Woodland Licence N1A
The public is welcome to review the Amendment and accompanying map and provide written comment between February 23, 2016 and April 23, 2016 at the following locations between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday:
For questions or additional information please contact: Donna Underwood, RPF c/o Meridian Forest Services Ltd 250 586 0200 ext 206 or [email protected]
• Or on the HFN Group of Businesses website: http://hfndevelopmentlp.org/hfn-forestry-lp
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No. 7 Challenge shaping up to be iconicKRISTI DOBSONSPECIAL TO THE NEWS
When Brian Callender organized
the first “No. 7 Challenge” three years ago, he saw it as an opportunity to create a unique destination race for runners. Inspired by a similar event while living in Australia, Callendar returned to his hometown, networked with the running community and held the first “race the train” run on Aug. 17, 2013.
Despite little advertising outside of Port Alberni, the race attracted about 40 participants who ran from the train station to McLean Mill alongside the steam train route. It was well-received and carried on for the next two years. Numbers dropped, but the potential for a signature
race capturing the Valley’s historic icon, has captured the interest of the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce. Bill Collette, executive director of the chamber, is spearheading a new marketing campaign for the No. 7 Challenge, but also has plans for multi-sport athletes to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary in Port Alberni in 2017.
“I got wind of it being on the McLean Mill committee and decided to push it,” said Collette.
A number of strategies have already been put into place and he said marketing the idea will be key. Part of that included the purchase of a trade show booth skin with images of the train and McLean Mill.
“We brought a backdrop to the
expo of the Victoria marathon,” Collette said. “The people who came through the booth were blown away by the concept of running against the train.”
A website was designed through a promotion held by the Heart of Vancouver Island Facebook page and the event’s own Facebook page was launched last October.
From that, 30 people
registered for the May 1 race. And further word of mouth has meant registration is up over 100.
“I hope for 200,” Collette said. “I’m shooting high, but why not?”
Collette will be taking the advertising out of town by participating in all of the runs in the Vancouver Island Race Association series that started in January.
“By February, I will be pushing it hard,” he said.
“With the chamber moving forward with it, it has been given a real shot in the arm to reach a
larger audience and to become a much bigger annual event,” Callender said.
Collette has run a marathon in Iceland and understands the attraction of including such events in travel plans.
“That led to the next idea and it is really exciting,” Collette said. “I’m pumped about it.”
Collette and a small group of volunteers plan on incorporating an ambitious event to help the city celebrate the country’s 150th anniversary on July 1, 2017. While he was in Victoria pushing the No. 7 Challenge, Collette was inspired
by the interest and brainstormed ideas to make it bigger.
“I wondered how we could take it further, so I thought about a tri-concept,” he said.
That is when he came up with the proposed Iconic Challenge. Initial plans include a swim portion at Sproat Lake following the Canada Day parade. He had hoped swimmers would be able to swim out to the Martin Mars bombers as the first iconic attraction, but whether the Mars will be on the water by then is iffy.
“That is the tricky part because we’ve discussed the possibility of it being available but as that can’t be confirmed for some time we will be looking at various options,” Collette said.
That evening will be highlighted with fireworks at Harbour Quay.
“Friday, July 2 will be the really interesting day,” Collette said. “Now the icon becomes the Frances Barkley.” Mountain bike racers will start at Harbour Quay in an attempt to beat the vessel to Bamfield. He said it is possible because the boat will
take about five and a half hours after a detour to Sechart Lodge. There will even be options for an Ironman distance by doing a return ride or a shorter distance to China Creek.
Athletes can look forward to a community barbecue that evening, which will also serve to fuel up runners for the annual No. 7 Challenge. By this point, the race will evolve to include half and full marathon routes to showcase the Valley’s trail networks. At the end point at McLean Mill, classic car enthusiasts can show off their rides in a car show.
“I think it is vital for a community to have events like this one (and others) to encourage visitors to come and spend time and money here,” Callender said.
“There are so many ways to participate,” Collette said. “We need to garner interest, find ways to promote it and get a major sponsor. We are taking a great idea and trying to make it more successful and make ourselves known even more for destination events.”
Bill Collette from the chamber of commerce promotes the No. 7 Challenge with a special poster at various running and tourism events on the Island.
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Ferry fares are going to start bobbing up and down, and there’s a possibility Island passengers could be better served because of it.
B.C. Ferries is planning to roll out variable pricing, with the most expensive fares at peak hours and discounted fares on the least-popular crossings. The intention is to try to fill up some of the emptier, money-losing trips, with the added benefit of potentially relieving pressure elsewhere on the sailing schedule.
It’s a tried-and-true model used by other types of transportation companies, such as airlines, which would go out of business in a hurry if they sent half-full jumbo jets flying around the globe.
Good business practice at B.C. Ferries matters to British Columbians who subsidize the corporation.
Dollars and cents can’t always be the primary consideration – ferries are an essential transportation link and must provide a service – but any relief from subsidies and fare increases will be appreciated, now and in the future.
A new fare model is likely to benefit Island residents who understand ferry ridership patterns and plan our travel accordingly, avoiding the worst of the long-weekend lineups. Part of us hopes that variable pricing might end up as a sort of tax on tourists who aren’t as familiar with the ferry system.
It’s a selfish notion, perhaps, but certainly we on Vancouver Island will continue to pay our fair share of rising fares.
Some commuters, unfortunately, will get dinged by the variable fare scheme, and for any of us, peak-hour ferry rides will be unavoidable sometimes.
Ultimately, we’re going to be taking the ferry no matter what, and paying the fares we’re charged. If B.C. Ferries can find better ways to make its service efficient, affordable and sustainable, then hey, that floats our boat.
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SANDRAGENTLEMANHealthy Living
A common occurrence that is happening
in doctor’s offices all around North America more and more these days may look familiar to many.
At the last medical check-up, the physician mentions that blood work shows ‘borderline diabetes’ and it is suggested to lose some of that extra weight.
Although the word ‘diabetes’ evokes a bit of a shocked reaction, those years of sedentary work, eating convenience fast food too often, drinking some beer after work and that gradual weight gain twigs a certain sense of realization that this news was bound to
come down the pipes eventually. Especially, remembering that it runs in the family.
‘Borderline’ sounds like a bullet may have been dodged and dietary adjustments aren’t really needed, since diabetes medications or needles for treatment are not required. Yet, instead, this news should be taken as a serious wake-up call and warning of a lifestyle disease that may take fifteen to twenty years off the end of life. The course of which could still be altered for a better outcome with small adjustments to daily
living.Along with
elevated blood sugar (‘borderline diabetes’ as some refer to this state), the growing ‘spare tire’ around the middle, higher than normal blood pressure readings and cholesterol abnormalities points to a condition known as “metabolic syndrome”.
Identified as a medical condition less than thirty years ago, metabolic syndrome affects more than 47 million North Americans and one in six people. Metabolic Syndrome is not a disease in itself, but is
a cluster or group of risk factors that once combined double the risk of blood vessel disease, heart disease, which can lead to heart attacks, strokes and increase risk of developing diabetes by five times. It may soon overtake smoking as the leading cause of heart disease worldwide.
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute indicate that a diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome requires at least two of the following risk factors, in addition to abdominal obesity. Any two of the following risk factors include; elevated Triglycerides, high blood pressure (or on medications for blood pressure), low HDL cholesterol (High
Density Lipoprotein), and/or increased fasting blood sugar.
As metabolic syndrome has many lifestyle causes, chances of developing metabolic syndrome increase with a sedentary, inactive lifestyle, eating lots of processed foods, having insulin resistance (body doesn’t use insulin properly), and hormonal imbalances. Family history, ethnicity/race and increasing age are also risk factors, but are not within an individual’s control to change. There is still time to improve health through daily lifestyle changes. The main goal of treatment is to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease and diabetes development. Moving more can improve many of the risk factors for metabolic syndrome, including lowering blood sugar levels, improving blood cholesterol, reducing insulin resistance, lowering blood pressure, which can all help to support heart function. Making dietary adjustments to help lose extra fat around the middle will lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce all of the risk factors for metabolic syndrome. Identifying
dietary pitfalls, such as overeating at meal times, evening snacking, overindulging in sweet or salty food cravings, including highly processed convenience and fast foods often will help to pin point areas for improvements to address for change. Quitting smoking is critical.
Walking daily or swimming and/or cycling and joining programs or drop-in sports can all be ways to improve exercise tolerance gradually without injury. Gentle weight-bearing activity can also help with improving muscle strength for better metabolism. Yoga, dancing, Zumba, Pilates and Tai Chi
will all help improve balance and flexibility.
There is a comparison about the term ‘borderline diabetes’. Like pregnancy, a person is either pregnant or not pregnant and the same goes for diabetes, there is no ‘borderline’ diabetes.
Take this occurrence at the physician’s office as an opportunity to ask questions and start on a journey of improving health through lifestyle changes. There is a lot of support in the community to assist inthe journey of better health and quality of life.
Sandra Gentleman isa registered dietitianand steward of Canal
Beach.
Move more, eat better to reduce your risk
Lowering your blood pressure can reduce risk factors for metabolic syndrome.
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• The Kinsmen Club of Port Alberni thank seniors with a free dinner every year. This to show their appreciation for those who have built our wonderful
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RE/MAX Mid-Island Realtor Jim Robertson gets his tasty dessert from Kin Kid Ryanne McMaster at the Heritage Dinner at Echo Centre.
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Kin Kid Chloe Radvila pours the wine that
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Clarene and Dennis Matthews enjoyed the tasty fare
donated by the local Kinsmen.
Kin Kid Raven Gagnon helps in serving the seniors
at Echo Centre.
Sonja Drinkwater has her eye on the local social scene and she welcomes your input. Let her know of any celebrations you’d like to share with our community.
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YUMMY WAYS TO TEMPT YOUR FAMILYBRING REAL TASTE HOME WITH UNICO YUMMY WAYS TO TEMPT YOUR FAMILY
TrophyPecans or Almonds100gr
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Cracker BarrelShreds300-320gr
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Adams100% Natural Peanut Butter1kg
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499199Per100 gr
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FreshGrey Cod Fillets
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Bulldogs make playoffs
Team captain Eric Margo scored at 2:04 of the first overtime period Sunday afternoon to give the Alberni Valley Bulldogs at 2–1 win over Powell River Kings and cement the Bulldogs’ position in the B.C. Hockey League playoffs.
The Bulldogs finished with 54 points, two ahead of Victoria.
The first round of the playoffs open Friday, March 4 with the Bulldogs in Nanaimo to face the Clippers. They play again on Sunday, March 6 at Frank Crane Arena before returning to Port Alberni for games 3 and 4 Tuesday, March 8 and Wednesday, March 9.
Home game tickets go on sale Thursday March 4 at 9 a.m.
Kayaking the Alberni Inlet
A couple of weeks ago Robert Gunn and I
took a little day trip in kayaks down to the estuary of Cous Creek five kilometres down the Alberni Inlet. The weather promised sun. But this was February and the inlet is notorious for lingering fog.
I had planned to catch the high tide expected around 12:40 so that we could paddle up the creek as far as possible. I figured it would be a leisurely two-hour paddle.
We left from Canal Beach around 10:30 a.m. in the fog and followed the shore past Polly’s Point and Coulson’s mill. Before we knew it, we were at the narrows across from the creek, and it was only 11 a.m. Although the tide was against us, the light breeze was behind us and made our progress quick and easy.
As we made the crossing, the fog started lifting and a brilliant day greeted us. We were astonished to see four women and a dog on the shore as we approached the delta. It turned out to be the Ladies Tuesday Hikers group. They had hiked down from the Arbutus summit on a little known trail. The tide was so high that we were concerned that they might get wet feet if they didn’t leave soon. I’m happy to report they were fine.
We went on up the creek and enjoyed the flat, calm water in the narrow confines of the creek mouth. It was
so clear you could see the pebbles on the bottom beaneath us as we passed by. We watched an American Dipper swimming below the place where the creek met the inlet. This was pretty unusual for a perching bird. Later, we listened to its loud wonderful song as it perched on a log a few feet away.
The way back was along the shore opposite to the way we arrived. The wind had come up a bit and there were a few waves. So the trip back was a little exercise and it took a couple of hours to arrive at Canal Beach. But by 3:30 p.m. we were looking for a latté at SteamPunk Café.
It occurs to me that until lately there has been very little infrastructure for this kind of activity around the end of the Alberni Inlet. If you wanted to kayak, you had to use the boat ramp either at Clutesi Haven or at Harbour Quay. But the latter one is very steep, making a launch from there very difficult for most people. And in both cases you potentially have to
work around motor boats launching. So Canal Beach being more spacious, having a gentler slope and being away from other boats is ideal.
And I was happy to see, later that day in the Alberni Valley News, that the Harbour Authority is planning to improve the road to China Creek and to China Creek Marina itself. This is great because it is a lovely place and I think that the condition of the gravel road does put people off from visiting.
The beach there is also highly suitable for launching kayaks. There are at least three interesting locations to visit
within an easy paddle of China Creek Marina, too. Cous Creek, MacTush Creek and Franklin River are all within 6 km of the beach there. This offers multiple options for pleasant day or overnight trips in the area.
Going any further is a little problematic because the next suitable landing spots are unknown to me. And it is still 30 km to the end of the inlet and the prime paddling locations of the Deer Group and the Broken Islands. That’s a long paddle to do in a day. If the community is serious about attracting this activity to the area, a better idea of where
the camping and haul-out spots are between China Creek Marina and the more open waters of Barkley Sound is needed. And these spots need to become more generally known.
Finally, if you go for a paddle on the inlet in the summer, make sure you take the afternoon winds into account. Paddling into a stiff outflow wind is very good exercise—let’s just say that!
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Port Alberni is about to get a brand new annual arts festival to celebrate the start of summer. The Solstice Arts Festival will take place in Port Alberni’s Arts District over three days, June 17–19.
The Solstice Arts Festival brings four Alberni Valley Festivals together under one umbrella for an unforgettable weekend of art exhibits, music, theatrical performances and street entertainment fun for the whole family. Seed funding for the festival was distributed by the Rotary Arts District grant program amongst four groups. The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley (“Days with the Arts”) spearheaded the festival, joined by Portal Players Dramatic Society (improv/music), Alberni Art Rave Society (“Art Rave”) and the Art Matters Society (“Festival of Artistic Creative Expression”= F.A.C.E.) in bringing this new community event to the Rotary Arts District.
The principal objective of the Solstice Arts Festival is to encourage excellence in all forms of arts and crafts, and to assist in the promotion and sale of quality work, celebrating arts, crafts and music, according to a group spokesperson.
Rollin Art Centre
will be the kick-off venue for a reception for an art exhibit on Friday, June 17. This reception and group art exhibit showcasing local artists will be hosted by Alberni Art Rave.
Details are still coming together as organizers prepare for the fest; keep watching our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AlberniSolstice, or call the Rollin Art Centre at 250-724-3412.
Kamloops poet and author Garry Gottfriedson will read from his latest publication, Chaos Inside Thunderstorms (2014), on Monday, March 7 at North Island College in Port Alberni. Gottfriedson appears as part of NIC’s regular Write Hear Readers Series.
Gottfriedson is a self- employed rancher from the Secwepemc Nation and is strongly rooted in his cultural teachings.
Gottfriedson will begin reading at 7 p.m. on March 7 in Room #S108 at NIC. The event is open to the public.
Garry Gottfriedson reads from Chaos Inside Thunderstorms.
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The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District is seeking proposals from qualified Proponents for Branding and Marketing services for the Long Beach Airport.
OverviewThe Long Beach Airport (YAZ), is situated 11km south of Tofino and 30 km north of Ucluelet on the Pacific Rim Highway. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and the Pacific Rim National Park.
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Goals and Objectives:The objective of the RFP is to enter into an agreement for services that will provide branding and marketing services to YAZ, including, but not limited to: Identity Airport “brand” (logo and tag messages) and development of a branding strategy.
1. Investigate the possible renaming of the airport; 2. Develop a branding strategy; 3. Create and design a color palette, tag line and brand standards; 4. Identify ways to incoporate new brand to market to public; 5. Develop content that could assist in media/marketing.
Scope of Services:
1. Create the brand at YAZ; 2. Create a consistent mesage and color scheme; 3. Evaluate the two current websites and make recommendations for future development; 4. Create a marketing plan to promote the airport to increase passenger movements.
Proposals shall be submitted with the proposer’s name and address and “Branding and Marketing of the Long Beach Airport (CYAZ)” written on the front of a sealed envelope, addressed to Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2E3 - Attention: Mark Fortune, Airport Superintendent.
Proposals must be received at the above location no later than 2:00pm local time, March 29th, 2016. Proposals will NOT be opened in public.
The full request for proposals is available on the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District website www.acrd.bc.ca. Documents will be located in the “What’s New” Section - “Request For Proposals”.
If you have any questions regarding this RFP, please contact Mark Fortune, Airport Superintendent @ 250-725-3751 or via email at [email protected]
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◆ WALK FOR SUICIDE takes place at noon at Bob Dailey Stadium. The walk will raise awareness for suicide prevention and depression. In memory of Daniel Francis.
TUES. MAR. 1◆ ‘UNDER MILK WOOD’
a live reading of Dylan Thomas’ play to celebrate the national day of Wales, Saint David’s Day, 7:30 p.m. at Char’s Landing on Argyle St. A fundraiser for Literacy Alberni. FMI: Deb or Derek Burke, 250-724-6871.
WED. MAR. 2◆ ROTARY ARTS
DISTRICT ‘CORPS’ info session. Arrowsmith Rotary Club is creating a community corp to support the arts district. Open to adults (19 and over) who have an interest in arts and the arts
district. Capitol Theatre Lounge. For time and more info: Theresa Kingston, Director of Community Services, City of Port Alberni, 250-720-2506.
◆ DAD’S NIGHT OUT–HILTON PLAYTIME 6:15–7:15 p.m. Dads can bring their kids, aged 3 and up, to the Hilton Centre gym for fun and games. Free drop-in program via Parks and Rec.
FRI. MAR. 4◆ WORLD DAY OF
PRAYER service takes place at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 6211 Cherry Creek Rd. FMI: Cecilia, 250-724-6806.
SAT. MAR. 5◆ INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION OF WISE WOMEN at the Italian Hall. An all-day event with meditation, gentle yoga, creativity
and bellydancing. At night: the play Breast Friends, a rant by Just Us Girls–Rape Culture, songs by Kat Wahamaa and The Vagina Monologues. FMI: Gwynne at 250-724-7883. E-mail: [email protected].
◆ JANE AUSTEN FEST COSTUME WORKSHOP from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Port Alberni Youth Centre, 4210 Cedarwood St. (off 10th Avenue). Workshops run Mondays and Saturdays until June 25. FMI: 778-421-1916 or [email protected].
◆ BREAD OF LIFE GARAGE SALE BY DONATION at the Bread of Life Centre dining hall at 3130 Third Ave from 9 a.m. to noon. Come check out books, household items, clothing and shoes.
◆ SUNSHINE CLUB CRAFT AND BAKE
SALE, 1–3 p.m. at Echo Centre. Free admission; everyone welcome. Craft items, baked goods, raffle tickets and refreshments. FMI: 250-720-2505.
◆ 28TH ANNUAL SPROAT LOGGERS WINTER/SPRING DERBY at Poett Nook, Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Weigh-in closes at noon sharp. Tix: $20 (limited to 500) available at Port Boat House, Gone Fishin’, Breaker’s Marine, Poett Nook Marina.
SUN. MAR. 6◆ 28TH ANNUAL
SPROAT LOGGERS WINTER/SPRING DERBY at Poett Nook, Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Weigh-in closes at noon sharp. Tix: $20 (limited to 500) available at Port Boat House, Gone Fishin’, Breaker’s Marine, Poett Nook Marina.
WED. MAR. 9◆ DAD’S NIGHT
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MUSEUM 6:15–7:15 p.m. Fun, games and surprises at the museum for Dads and their kids aged 3 and up. In partnership with Vancouver Island Regional Library.
SAT. MAR. 12◆ COUNTRY NIGHT
DINNER AND DANCE for Port Alberni Family Guidance Association. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., buffet at 7 p.m., dance at 8:30 p.m. at The Bavarian Centre, 3035 Fourth Ave. (above Little Bavaria). Live music by local band Storm Warning. Tix: $25 available at INEO (4908 Argyle St.), Port Alberni Family Guidance (3039 Fourth Ave.) or online at brownpapertickets.com/event/2501865.
◆ PORT ALBERNI ROCK AND GEM SHOW 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cherry Creek Community Hall Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 (until 4 p.m.). Tix: $2 (kids under 10 admitted free when accompanying
an adult). FMI: [email protected] or 250-723-4324.
SUN. MAR. 13◆ FILM FEST PORT
ALBERNI PRESENTS ‘BROOKLYN’ as part of the Spring 2016 Film Series, 5 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. Tix: single film $10 per person at the Alberni Valley Museum or at the door; $27 for series pass per person, available at Alberni Valley Museum. FMI: 250-720-2863.
◆ PORT ALBERNI ROCK AND GEM SHOW 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cherry Creek Community Hall. Tix: $2 (kids under 10 admitted free when accompanying an adult). FMI: [email protected] or 250-723-4324.
FRI. MAR. 18–SUN. MAR. 20
◆ AURORA ROOFING MIXED BONSPIEL at Alberni Valley Curling Club. Public is welcome to come and watch. FMI: Gord Twanow, [email protected] or 250-723-3111.
SAT. MAR. 19◆ HOPS FESTIVAL,
PRESENTED BY ARROWSMITH ROTARY at Echo Centre, 7–9 p.m. Tix: $35 per person at Echo Centre, Hospitality Inn Liquor Store.
SAT. APR. 2◆ SEEDY SATURDAY
takes place at the Cherry Creek Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come take part in a seed swap, check out the farmer’s market and the heirloom seed and plant vendors. 6211 Cherry Creek Rd.
SUN. APR. 3◆ HOLY FAMILY/NOTRE
DAME REFUGEE COMMITTEE fundraising dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Church hall, 4731 Burke Rd. Spaghetti and chicken dinner. Silent auction. Tix: $25 available at the church office. This committee is sponsored by the Socity of Saint Vincent dePaul.
APRIL 8–17◆ PORTAL PLAYERS
PRESENTS ‘DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’, Fridays through Sundays. FMI: www.atthecapitol.org.
SUN. APR. 10◆ FILM FEST PORT
ALBERNI PRESENTS ‘THE LADY IN THE VAN’ as part of the Spring 2016 Film Series, 5 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. Tix: single film $10 per person at the Alberni Valley Museum or at the door; $27 for series pass per person, available at Alberni Valley Museum. FMI: 250-720-2863.
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In loving memory of
Bryan Robert - MASON -
Feb 1, 1990 - Mar 1, 2011
I am so thankful thatyou were in my life
for 21 amazing years. MOM(Donna Douglas)
Bryan MasonFeb 1, 1990 - March 1, 2011
The world may change from year to year And friends from day to day But never will the one I loved From memory pass away
Love from the Blues Mothers and the boys
In Loving Memory ofMaurita GrayMemories are like leaves of goldThey never tarnish or grow old
Locked in our hearts you will always be, Loved and remembered for eternity.
Dearly missed and lovingly remembered by The Gray Family
VanDenBerg, Wilhelmus “Bill” passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his favourite place in the whole world - his home he built out in Beaver Creek.He is survived by and will be forever missed by his wife of 63 years, Mary, daughters Nancy and Sonya (Doug), and family in the Netherlands, Vancouver and Saskatchewan.Wilhemus was born in 1925 in the Netherlands. He emigrated to Canada on his honeymoon with Mary landing on the east coast of Canada by boat in 1952. Th ey worked for farmers in Saskatchewan, then mill work in Vernon, before ending up in Port Alberni. Dad worked for over thirty years as a planerman mechanic at Somass Mill. Willem’s passions were foremost his family, friends, farming, horses, gardening, cars and driving, old Western Dusters, nature shows and second helpings of good food. Dad was the happiest man with the simplest of life’s pleasures and absolutely loved Port Alberni and Canada. He taught us all how to live a good and kind life and he was a true gentleman. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 2nd, Notre Dame RomanCatholic Church, 4731 Burke Road, with Father Stephen Paine offi ciating.
EDWIN (ED) ALEXANDER HERDOctober 6, 1924 - February 22, 2016
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ed on Monday, February 22, 2016 at the hospice at Trillium Lodge.Ed was born in Saanich, moved to Duncan with his parents, then settled in Port Alberni. He married Grace (Gillan) in 1949, whom, after 52 years of marriage, passed away. He is survived by his loving sister, Dorothy (Martin-Taylor), Daughters A’Lona (Les), Anita (Barry) and his son Dan (Joy). He will be sadly missed by grandchildren, Len (Megan), Jeff (Char), Tami (Paul) and Chris (Rhonda) and 10 great-grand-children. Ed spent his career at Woodward’s Department Store, where he was fondly remembered from the hardware department. The most important things in life were his children. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fi shing. He was an active Trap Shooter at the Port Alberni Gun Club. He enjoyed fi shing for salmon, but was passionate about trout fi shing. He travelled all through B.C .and had a few local lakes that he enjoyed, spending many hours with his good friend Angie at Fredrick Lake.
He will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors and his gentle nature.No Service by request. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Ed’s name may be made to Oceanside Hospice.
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Ronald William STEINJune 27, 1931 – February 13, 2016
Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Margaret, his children Maureen Warrender (Dave), and Roy Stein; his grandchildren Cameron (Megan), Ashley (Mark), Jared (Colleen), great grandson Nathan and his brother Alex (Chris), as well as many other family members and friends.
A Memorial Tea will be held March 13, 2016 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 293, Victoria Quay, Port Alberni.
Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca
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It is with great sadness that the Voysey family is announcing the passing of Deryl Gregory Voysey on February 21,2016. Deryl was born December 29th,1956 in Port Alberni. He is survived by his parents Sid and Peggy Voysey, sister Cindy(Dennis) brothers Rod (Linda), Lorne (Patricia), Larry (Darlene) and Kevin (Barb).
As well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Deryl also leaves his wonderful caregivers of 20 years Bridgette Townsend and her son,Trevor. He had great aff ection and connection with Bridgette. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Deryl Gregory VoyseyDecember 29,1956~February 21,2016
PARKER, Lola Maureen Born July 17, 1931, passed away suddenly on February 21, 2016.
Lola lost her mother Sadie Sherwood (Miles) at birth and was raised for eight years by Grannie Clara Mabel Miles and her eleven children.
Lola’s father Jack Sherwood then married Belle Paterson and together they raised Lola.
Lola graduated from Victoria Normal School and taught elementary school in Hope, Rossland, Victoria, Dawson Creek, and Prince George.
She is survived by her loving husband Lenord George Parker, son Jon (Rapti), daughter Shannon (Peggy), sister Judy (Jim), and grandchildren Nisha and Maya, as well as many other relatives in Canada and the United States.
A fi ne mother and teacher, she is dearly missed.
Condolences can be shared with the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneralca
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• Each of the nine 3x3 boxes
CROSSWORDACROSS 1. Proof of pymt. (abbr.) 5. A baby carriage 9. Elephant’s name14. Honolulu’s island15. Walks with a cane16. Ancient Greek marketplace17. Mimic18. From a distance19. Rutilus20. Filled with melancholy23. Pesetas24. Emmet25. Older in years28. Misleads33. S____e: apoplexy34. Gives off a strong smell35. Black tropical American
cuckoo36. Am. composer Ned38. Hole punching tool
39. Wrap41. Electronic warfare support
measures42. Mythological titan44. Be in want of45. More highly nacred47. Tips49. ___P: senior organization50. Goidelic language51. 36th president58. Central Dravidian59. Leopold & ___60. German car61. An abundant supply62. Food grain63. Palin’s youngest64. Foundations65. Summer sandwiches66. Things considered individually
DOWN 1. Street or highway 2. Organized crime head 3. Stinks!
31. Establish by law32. Kitchen basins34. Abnormal breath37. Illnesses40. Estrange43. Beginner46. Persistent irritation47. Investigations48. ___kosh, WI 5490150. Put out by force51. Tibetan priest52. Putting nightmares53. Mediation council54. Pus-filled sore55. Chapter of the Koran56. Of an ode57. Being on the left side58. Tag the base runner out
4. Toll road 5. Two-dimensional 6. Floating structures 7. An Indian wet nurse 8. Nothing more than specified 9. Wife of a baron10. Genus Dasyprocta11. Small water vessel12. Instep13. Exclamation of approval21. Intl. Trade Organization22. Baseball great Connie25. Throat infection26. Irregularly notched 27. _____ Jean Baker, M. Monroe28. Vacuum flask29. Soft-finned fishes
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City of Port AlberniEmployment Opportunities
Manager of Human ResourcesThe City of Port Alberni is currently accepting applications for a Manager of Human Resources.
For information on required qualifications and how to apply go to the City of Port Alberni website:
http://www.portalberni.ca/employment-opportunities
The closing date for this position is 4:30 pm, Monday, March 14, 2016.
blackpress.ca bclocalnews.com NEWSAlberni Valley
The Alberni Valley News has an opening for an advertising sales consultant to join our team.
The Alberni Valley News, located in Port Alberni, BC, is celebrating a decade of newspaper excellence and continues to invest and grow with the community.
The best candidate for the job will be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated, a team player and enjoy working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Basic computer skills (email, internet, Word, Excel) are essential. Previous sales experience is an asset. A car and valid driver’s license are required.
The Alberni Valley News is a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii.
Please send your resume with cover letter via email only by 5 p.m. Friday March 4, 2016 to:
Teresa Bird, [email protected]
Advertising Sales Consultant
LARGE OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Contact [email protected] call 250-905-0018
Large office space located at 4918 Napier Street, Port Alberni available for rent at $1000 per month.The building contains a large reception area, two open work areas and two separate offices. There are reception desks and 5 work desks in place as well as a multi-line telephone system.The unit is heated and cooled by heat pump. There is a separate loading bay area which may be available if required.
FIREARM BUYER looking for any type, any con-dition of fi rearms, whole es-tates to single, fair market val-ue paid, have all licences to purchase. Call (250)667-4862.
• MICHIELSSEN • Andy passed away peacefully in Port Alberni on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the age of 78.
Andy is survived by his loving wife Francine; children Rudy (Kelly), Sue (Tom), Leanne; grandchildren Taylor, T.J., Darren (Natasia), and Jenn.
Born in Belgium, Andy immigrated to Port Alberni with his new bride in 1959. He began working on the docks in February 1960 and continued working as a Longshoreman until his retirement in 1998. Andy was ‘a genius in his own right’ because he had a natural ability to fi x anything. He was an accomplished craftsman and proud of the fi sh he smoked for people near and far.
A special thank you to the nurses, staff and volunteers at Home and Community Care and Ty Watson House.
The family will hold a private memorial at a later date.
In lieu of fl owers, donations in Andy’s memory may be made to the Ty Watson House, 2649- 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, V9Y 1Z8.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.chapelofmemories.ca
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MAKE A FORTUNE with $5000, we know how! Free info pack. Call (250)384-9242.
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CLEANING SERVICES
EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE & professional cleaner available for residential or business cli-ents. Over 15 yrs exp. with both private clients as well as working within care homes & businesses. Reasonable rates. Supplies provided if needed. (250)720-7288, leave msg.
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
PORT ALBERNI- 2 bdrm, all appls, $550. Avail Mar 1. Small pets ok. (250)723-5516.
HOMES FOR RENT
SMALL CLEAN 2-bdrm house, 1.5 baths. Separate fi n-ished bsmnt, fenced yard. All applicances. $750. Near Bute & 5th Ave. (250)723-4855.
RENTALS
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
3-BDRM UPPER level, 2621 Anderson Ave., across from Maquinna School. 1180 sq.ft. - Recently reno’d - new fl ooring, carpets & paint. Decks off liv-ing room & master bdrm. Small private backyard with 12x13 greenhouse. Utils incld. $1100./mo. (250)735-4406.
SUITES, LOWER
1 BDRM bsmt suite, includes heat, hydro, cable. No pets. Refs+ Damage Deposit is req’d. $650. (250)731-4835.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES? Our readers are looking for you!
Don’t be missed, call to place your ad today.1-855-310-3535
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• Each of the nine 3x3 boxes
CROSSWORDACROSS 1. Proof of pymt. (abbr.) 5. A baby carriage 9. Elephant’s name14. Honolulu’s island15. Walks with a cane16. Ancient Greek marketplace17. Mimic18. From a distance19. Rutilus20. Filled with melancholy23. Pesetas24. Emmet25. Older in years28. Misleads33. S____e: apoplexy34. Gives off a strong smell35. Black tropical American
cuckoo36. Am. composer Ned38. Hole punching tool
39. Wrap41. Electronic warfare support
measures42. Mythological titan44. Be in want of45. More highly nacred47. Tips49. ___P: senior organization50. Goidelic language51. 36th president58. Central Dravidian59. Leopold & ___60. German car61. An abundant supply62. Food grain63. Palin’s youngest64. Foundations65. Summer sandwiches66. Things considered individually
DOWN 1. Street or highway 2. Organized crime head 3. Stinks!
31. Establish by law32. Kitchen basins34. Abnormal breath37. Illnesses40. Estrange43. Beginner46. Persistent irritation47. Investigations48. ___kosh, WI 5490150. Put out by force51. Tibetan priest52. Putting nightmares53. Mediation council54. Pus-filled sore55. Chapter of the Koran56. Of an ode57. Being on the left side58. Tag the base runner out
4. Toll road 5. Two-dimensional 6. Floating structures 7. An Indian wet nurse 8. Nothing more than specified 9. Wife of a baron10. Genus Dasyprocta11. Small water vessel12. Instep13. Exclamation of approval21. Intl. Trade Organization22. Baseball great Connie25. Throat infection26. Irregularly notched 27. _____ Jean Baker, M. Monroe28. Vacuum flask29. Soft-finned fishes
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City of Port AlberniEmployment Opportunities
Manager of Human ResourcesThe City of Port Alberni is currently accepting applications for a Manager of Human Resources.
For information on required qualifications and how to apply go to the City of Port Alberni website:
http://www.portalberni.ca/employment-opportunities
The closing date for this position is 4:30 pm, Monday, March 14, 2016.
blackpress.ca bclocalnews.com NEWSAlberni Valley
The Alberni Valley News has an opening for an advertising sales consultant to join our team.
The Alberni Valley News, located in Port Alberni, BC, is celebrating a decade of newspaper excellence and continues to invest and grow with the community.
The best candidate for the job will be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated, a team player and enjoy working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Basic computer skills (email, internet, Word, Excel) are essential. Previous sales experience is an asset. A car and valid driver’s license are required.
The Alberni Valley News is a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii.
Please send your resume with cover letter via email only by 5 p.m. Friday March 4, 2016 to:
Teresa Bird, [email protected]
Advertising Sales Consultant
LARGE OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Contact [email protected] call 250-905-0018
Large office space located at 4918 Napier Street, Port Alberni available for rent at $1000 per month.The building contains a large reception area, two open work areas and two separate offices. There are reception desks and 5 work desks in place as well as a multi-line telephone system.The unit is heated and cooled by heat pump. There is a separate loading bay area which may be available if required.
FIREARM BUYER looking for any type, any con-dition of fi rearms, whole es-tates to single, fair market val-ue paid, have all licences to purchase. Call (250)667-4862.
• MICHIELSSEN • Andy passed away peacefully in Port Alberni on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the age of 78.
Andy is survived by his loving wife Francine; children Rudy (Kelly), Sue (Tom), Leanne; grandchildren Taylor, T.J., Darren (Natasia), and Jenn.
Born in Belgium, Andy immigrated to Port Alberni with his new bride in 1959. He began working on the docks in February 1960 and continued working as a Longshoreman until his retirement in 1998. Andy was ‘a genius in his own right’ because he had a natural ability to fi x anything. He was an accomplished craftsman and proud of the fi sh he smoked for people near and far.
A special thank you to the nurses, staff and volunteers at Home and Community Care and Ty Watson House.
The family will hold a private memorial at a later date.
In lieu of fl owers, donations in Andy’s memory may be made to the Ty Watson House, 2649- 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, V9Y 1Z8.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.chapelofmemories.ca
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
MAKE A FORTUNE with $5000, we know how! Free info pack. Call (250)384-9242.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!
Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO?
Get certifi cation proof.Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to:
iheschool.com
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
PERSONAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.
1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted
Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.
Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or
604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE & professional cleaner available for residential or business cli-ents. Over 15 yrs exp. with both private clients as well as working within care homes & businesses. Reasonable rates. Supplies provided if needed. (250)720-7288, leave msg.
RENTALS
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
PORT ALBERNI- 2 bdrm, all appls, $550. Avail Mar 1. Small pets ok. (250)723-5516.
HOMES FOR RENT
SMALL CLEAN 2-bdrm house, 1.5 baths. Separate fi n-ished bsmnt, fenced yard. All applicances. $750. Near Bute & 5th Ave. (250)723-4855.
RENTALS
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
3-BDRM UPPER level, 2621 Anderson Ave., across from Maquinna School. 1180 sq.ft. - Recently reno’d - new fl ooring, carpets & paint. Decks off liv-ing room & master bdrm. Small private backyard with 12x13 greenhouse. Utils incld. $1100./mo. (250)735-4406.
SUITES, LOWER
1 BDRM bsmt suite, includes heat, hydro, cable. No pets. Refs+ Damage Deposit is req’d. $650. (250)731-4835.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEATHS DEATHS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES? Our readers are looking for you!
Don’t be missed, call to place your ad today.1-855-310-3535
A22 www.albernivalleynews.com Tueday, Mar 1, 2016, Alberni Valley News
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Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in:• Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows
• Each of the nine 3x3 boxes
CROSSWORDACROSS 1. Proof of pymt. (abbr.) 5. A baby carriage 9. Elephant’s name14. Honolulu’s island15. Walks with a cane16. Ancient Greek marketplace17. Mimic18. From a distance19. Rutilus20. Filled with melancholy23. Pesetas24. Emmet25. Older in years28. Misleads33. S____e: apoplexy34. Gives off a strong smell35. Black tropical American
cuckoo36. Am. composer Ned38. Hole punching tool
39. Wrap41. Electronic warfare support
measures42. Mythological titan44. Be in want of45. More highly nacred47. Tips49. ___P: senior organization50. Goidelic language51. 36th president58. Central Dravidian59. Leopold & ___60. German car61. An abundant supply62. Food grain63. Palin’s youngest64. Foundations65. Summer sandwiches66. Things considered individually
DOWN 1. Street or highway 2. Organized crime head 3. Stinks!
31. Establish by law32. Kitchen basins34. Abnormal breath37. Illnesses40. Estrange43. Beginner46. Persistent irritation47. Investigations48. ___kosh, WI 5490150. Put out by force51. Tibetan priest52. Putting nightmares53. Mediation council54. Pus-filled sore55. Chapter of the Koran56. Of an ode57. Being on the left side58. Tag the base runner out
4. Toll road 5. Two-dimensional 6. Floating structures 7. An Indian wet nurse 8. Nothing more than specified 9. Wife of a baron10. Genus Dasyprocta11. Small water vessel12. Instep13. Exclamation of approval21. Intl. Trade Organization22. Baseball great Connie25. Throat infection26. Irregularly notched 27. _____ Jean Baker, M. Monroe28. Vacuum flask29. Soft-finned fishes
30. Monitor lizard
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City of Port AlberniEmployment Opportunities
Manager of Human ResourcesThe City of Port Alberni is currently accepting applications for a Manager of Human Resources.
For information on required qualifications and how to apply go to the City of Port Alberni website:
http://www.portalberni.ca/employment-opportunities
The closing date for this position is 4:30 pm, Monday, March 14, 2016.
blackpress.ca bclocalnews.com NEWSAlberni Valley
The Alberni Valley News has an opening for an advertising sales consultant to join our team.
The Alberni Valley News, located in Port Alberni, BC, is celebrating a decade of newspaper excellence and continues to invest and grow with the community.
The best candidate for the job will be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated, a team player and enjoy working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Basic computer skills (email, internet, Word, Excel) are essential. Previous sales experience is an asset. A car and valid driver’s license are required.
The Alberni Valley News is a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii.
Please send your resume with cover letter via email only by 5 p.m. Friday March 4, 2016 to:
Teresa Bird, [email protected]
Advertising Sales Consultant
LARGE OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Contact [email protected] call 250-905-0018
Large office space located at 4918 Napier Street, Port Alberni available for rent at $1000 per month.The building contains a large reception area, two open work areas and two separate offices. There are reception desks and 5 work desks in place as well as a multi-line telephone system.The unit is heated and cooled by heat pump. There is a separate loading bay area which may be available if required.
FIREARM BUYER looking for any type, any con-dition of fi rearms, whole es-tates to single, fair market val-ue paid, have all licences to purchase. Call (250)667-4862.
• MICHIELSSEN • Andy passed away peacefully in Port Alberni on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the age of 78.
Andy is survived by his loving wife Francine; children Rudy (Kelly), Sue (Tom), Leanne; grandchildren Taylor, T.J., Darren (Natasia), and Jenn.
Born in Belgium, Andy immigrated to Port Alberni with his new bride in 1959. He began working on the docks in February 1960 and continued working as a Longshoreman until his retirement in 1998. Andy was ‘a genius in his own right’ because he had a natural ability to fi x anything. He was an accomplished craftsman and proud of the fi sh he smoked for people near and far.
A special thank you to the nurses, staff and volunteers at Home and Community Care and Ty Watson House.
The family will hold a private memorial at a later date.
In lieu of fl owers, donations in Andy’s memory may be made to the Ty Watson House, 2649- 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, V9Y 1Z8.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.chapelofmemories.ca
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
MAKE A FORTUNE with $5000, we know how! Free info pack. Call (250)384-9242.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!
Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO?
Get certifi cation proof.Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to:
iheschool.com
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
PERSONAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.
1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted
Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.
Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or
604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE & professional cleaner available for residential or business cli-ents. Over 15 yrs exp. with both private clients as well as working within care homes & businesses. Reasonable rates. Supplies provided if needed. (250)720-7288, leave msg.
RENTALS
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
PORT ALBERNI- 2 bdrm, all appls, $550. Avail Mar 1. Small pets ok. (250)723-5516.
HOMES FOR RENT
SMALL CLEAN 2-bdrm house, 1.5 baths. Separate fi n-ished bsmnt, fenced yard. All applicances. $750. Near Bute & 5th Ave. (250)723-4855.
RENTALS
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
3-BDRM UPPER level, 2621 Anderson Ave., across from Maquinna School. 1180 sq.ft. - Recently reno’d - new fl ooring, carpets & paint. Decks off liv-ing room & master bdrm. Small private backyard with 12x13 greenhouse. Utils incld. $1100./mo. (250)735-4406.
SUITES, LOWER
1 BDRM bsmt suite, includes heat, hydro, cable. No pets. Refs+ Damage Deposit is req’d. $650. (250)731-4835.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEATHS DEATHS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES? Our readers are looking for you!
Don’t be missed, call to place your ad today.1-855-310-3535
ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE
For packing, kids crafts, storage, and a variety of other uses!
For sale at our front counter4656 Margaret Street
(between Burke Rd & Johnston Rd)
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF ALBERNI-CLAYOQUOTINVITATION TO TENDERALBERNI VALLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT
RUNWAY EXTENSION PROJECTSealed Tenders on supplied Forms will be received at the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, 3008 5th Avenue, Port Alberni until 2:00 pm local time on March 18th, 2016.
TENDER: Runway Extension Project, Alberni Valley Regional Airport (AVRA)
Tenders to be delivered by courier or in person to:Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District3008 5th AvenuePort Alberni, BC V97 8M5
Attention: Mark Fortune, Airport Superintendent
The project generally includes the extension of Runway 12-30 with associated works. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, excavation, subgrade preparation, installation of pavements and line marking. Provisional items include groundwork outside the airport boundary; the extension of Taxiway B, perimeter fencing replacement, and other items. Plans, specifications, and Tender Forms are available at www.acrd.bc.ca located under the “Whats New” Section – Invitation to Tender AVRA.
For technical inquiries regarding the plans, specifications, or Tender, contact the Project Manager, Tetra Tech EBA Inc., Attn: Shawn Sutherland Fax: (403) 403-3301 Email: [email protected] A mandatory site meeting will be held on March 8, 2016 at 12:30 pm local time at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport.
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the tendered price must accompany each Tender. The successful Tenderer will be required to provide a Performance Bond in the amount of 50% of the Contract Price and a Labour and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of 50% of the Contract Price.
Substantial completion must occur before October 31th, 2016.This is an Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District funded project.The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.Tender Closing Date: 2:00 pm local time, March 18, 2016. 74
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Paul Davis
Paul Davis: restoration expertsAcross Central Vancouver Island – Quali-
cum Beach, Parksville through Port Alberni to Tofino & Ucluelet, Paul Davis helps families & businesses restore their properties & pick up the pieces with compassion, integrity, experi-ence & professionalism following an emergency. Our restoration service includes clean-up after flooding, fire, smoke,wind, storm damage, vandalism damage, mould, asbestos, & more with 24-hour emergency response. Our technicians are certified, will restore your property back to pre-loss condition while working with homeowners, insurance adjusters or brokers. Paul Davis Central Vancouver Island provides a personal touch to restore property using botanically- based, environmentally friend-ly cleaning products in our restoration process. Frank & Corean have been in the restoration business for over 20 years & with our qualified staff can give you our professional & personal help in returning your home or business back to
pre-loss condition as quickly as possible with as little disruption as possible.
For Immediate Assistance 24/7: Call 1-778-421-2050 or 1-844-421-2050
Across Central Vancouver Island – Qualicum Beach, Parks-ville through Port Alberni to To -no & Ucluelet, Paul Davis helps families & businesses restore their properties & pick up the pieces with compassion, integri-ty, experience & professionalism following an emergency.
Our restoration service in-cludes clean-up after ooding, re, smoke, wind, storm dam-age, vandalism damage, mould, asbestos, & more with 24-hour emergency response.
Our technicians are certi ed, will restore your property back to pre-loss condition while work-ing with homeowners, insur-ance adjusters or brokers. Paul Davis Central Vancouver Island provides a personal touch to restore property using botan-ically-based, environmentally
friendly cleaning products in our restoration process.
Frank & Corean have been in the restoration business for over 20 years & with our quali ed staff can give you our profes-sional & personal help in return-
ing your home or business back to pre-loss condition as quickly as possible with as little disrup-tion as possible.
For Immediate Assistance 24/7: Call 1-778-421-2050 or 1-844-421-2050
Paul Davis: restoration experts
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