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Westerly News Christmas on the West Coast brings new ways to be part of the community, whether its sharing from your pantry, giving perfectly good things so a child can play Santa, remembering the critically ill among us or lending your voice in song. For example: Here comes Santa Claus, and he’s in second grade. Wickaninnish Community School will be having the annual Christmas Shopping Spree on Tuesday, December 17, and what Principal Drew Ryan wants for Christmas is for every single student to be able to “shop” for something for family members with small coin. – or even none at all. If you have any items you would like to donate, such as gently used toys, books, household items, trinkets, please drop them off at the school. (No clothing items, please.) “It’s an opportunity for the community, teachers and students to come together in a fun and festive way – and for kids to be able to purchase something for their families for next to nothing,” said Ryan. “The kids can ‘buy’ presents for their brother and sister and parents,” he said. “Anything that See VOLUNTEER page 6
INSIDE THIS WEEK INSIDETHIS WEEK:
Public invited to literally bail out denizens of Ucluelet Aquarium on Saturday ANDREW BAILEY
Above, Ucluelet Aquarium aquarist interpreter Andrew McCurdy shows devoted volunteer Orion Lefevre, 9, one of many specimens set to be released Saturday.
Westerly News Buh-bye, octopi. The Ucluelet Aquarium season is drawing to a close and the marine specimens that have mesmerized locals and visitors alike are ready to be returned home. The Ucluelet Aquarium Society, a non-profit organization that runs the aquarium, operates on a catch and release policy and is inviting the community to participate in the aquarium’s annual release party being held on Dec. 7. The event is free and open to anyone who promises to be careful with the water breathing friends they’re introduced to. Locals are encouraged to bring a bucket—or any water-carrying device—to the aquarium at 11 a.m. where they will release fascinating critters back into the wild from
Left, Carly Janusson returns a Purple Urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) back home to the exposed rocky intertidal.
Ucluelet’s Whiskey Dock. “It’s a cool community event you can get involved in and see all these animals off,” said aquarium aquarist interpreter Andrew McCurdy. “It’s fun to send the animals back home.”
McCurdy joined the aquarium’s team in May and the Nova Scotia native was stoked to find an opportunity on the West Coast. “It’s a wonderful place to live for sure,” he said. He said the aquarium’s unique catch and release method connects locals to their oceanic neighbours and increases respect of the West See AQUARIUM EVENT page 6
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Above left, Ukee Trailblazers made its first appearance in November thanks to a grant from the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust. Story, page 16.
4 WEDNESDAY Raincoast Education Society’s third event of 2013-2014 Raincoast Speaker Series: LIFE WITHOUT PLASTIC, Taina Uitto, Wed., Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Ecolodge Classroom in the Tofino Botanical Gardens Recycling Day in Tofino. Journal Writing for Women, 7 – 8.45 pm. Free drop-in offered by Westcoast Community Resources Society at the Social Services Hub, 500 Matterson Drive. Wednesday 11:15 a.m-11:45 a.m. Story time for preschool children ages 3-5 . Ucluelet library at the Ucluelet Community Centre Strong Start, Ucluelet Elementary School, 8:35-11:35 a.m. Holy Family Church, 9:30am, 1664 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet. Adults/Seniors Chi Gong, 10:30– 11:30am, UCC fitness studio. Preschool Play Group, 10am–noon, Tofino Community Hall. Youth Health Clinic Ucluelet, 10–11:30am, youth room, Ucluelet Community Centre (library entrance). Access to the health nurse 250-720-5471. Youth Health Clinic Tofino, 1–2:30pm, Coastal Family Place, 265 First St. Access to the health nurse 250-720-5471. Ucluelet Sunshine Club, 1pm, Forest Glen. Seniors Social Afternoons, 1:30-4pm, Tofino Legion. Free admission & refreshments. Dominos, crib, board games, pool, snooker & darts. Ucluelet library, open 1–6pm.
5 THURSDAY St. Columba Church Bible Study 10:30 am, Ucluelet Community Center, Healthy Babies Program/Family Ties,
10:30am. Drop-in for expectant, new parents, Coastal Family Place, Tofino. Wickaninnish Community School’s StrongStart program. Monday and Fridays 8:45-11:45 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:30-1:30 Free community lunch, noon–2pm, Coastal Community Services Hub, Ucluelet. Info 250-726-2343. The Edge Youth Room, 3–6pm, Ucluelet Community Centre & Youth Nite at the Edge (cooking, movies, art projects & more), 6–8pm, $2. Tofino library, 331 Main St., 3–7pm. Pacific Rim Toastmasters, 7:30pm, Rm 1, UCC. Info: 250-726-2766. Drop-in Bingo, doors 7pm, early-bird 7:30–8pm, full games 8–10pm, Tofino Legion. Badminton, 8–10pm, USS gym. $2 AA meeting, 8pm, Holy Family Ch., 1663 Peninsula Rd., Ucluelet. 250-726-2712/4220.
6 FRIDAY Strong Start, Ucluelet Elementary School, 8:35-11:35 a.m. Tofino Library Storytime 11:30 a.m.12 noon. 331 Main St. Preschool children with adult welcome. The Edge Youth Room, 2–6pm, Ucluelet Community Centre & Youth Sports Day, 3–5pm. Free. Holy Family Church, 7pm, 1664 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet.
7 SATURDAY Ucluelet Aquarium release family event. Bring pails to help return creatures to the sea. 11 a.m. Ucluelet Aquarium release party/ fundraiser, featuring River and the Road. $20, doors open at 7 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Church Bazaar, Sat., Dec. 7 from 11-3p.m.
Above right, From left, Susan Payne – Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce/ Pacific Rim Visitor Centre, Jodeyn Grills – Nurture Day Spa, Tracy Eeftink – Majestic Ocean Kayaking/Board of Directors Wild Pacific Trail, and Adele Larkin – Blackrock Resort. All of these businesses have sold merchandise with the proceeds going to the Wild Pacific Trail and together have raised $ 1639.07 for its first year running the program.
District of Tofino Main Street public input stakeholder workshop Dec. 7. 2-5 pm, Tofino Legion. Community dinner at 5pm to review the outcomes of the design workshop. www.visiontofinoupdate.ca Ucluelet library, Ucluelet Community Centre, open 10am–2pm. Tofino library, 331 Main St., open 10am–noon & 1–5pm. St. Francis of Assisi Church, mass 5:30pm, 441 Main St. Tofino. AA meeting, 7:30pm, St. Francis Church, 441 Main, Tofino. Open. Call 250-725-3446.
8 SUNDAY Sunday, Dec 8th: Winter Celebration Artisan Festival 11 am – 4pm Tofino Community Hall Christ Community Church, 10:30am, 1419 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet. Grace Bible Church, 10:30am, Ucluelet Community Ctr., 500 Matterson Dr. Holy Family Church, 9:30am, 1664 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet. St. Columba Church, 10:30am, 110 Second St. Tofino. Tofino Bible Fellowship meets at the Tofino Legion Hall, 331 Main Street at 10:30
9 MONDAY Monday Night Movies, Tofino, Clayoquot Community Theatre, see What’s On column on Page 15 for details Strong Start, Ucluelet Elementary School, 8:35-11:35 a.m. Floor hockey, 7–9pm, Ucluelet Seaplane Base Rec Hall. $2 drop-in. Indoor Soccer, 8–10pm, USS gym, $2 Competitive & drop-in darts, doors 7pm, play 8pm, Tofino Legion.
10 TUESDAY Caroling choir practice, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6-7:30pm in the arts&crafts room, Ucluelet Community Centre. Teens and adults, all are welcome. District of Tofino Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, Vision to Action Community Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Strong Start, Ucluelet Elementary School, 5-8pm Healthy Babies Program/Family Ties, 10:30am. Drop-in for expectant parents & new parents, Coastal Community Services Hub, Ucluelet Community Centre. 250-726-2224. Ucluelet library, Ucluelet Community Centre, open 1–6pm. The Edge Youth Room, 3–6pm, Ucluelet Community Centre & Girl’s Roller Derby, ages 13–18, 3pm, Seaplane Base Rec Hall. Youth night, 7-9pm, Tofino Legion. Free admission, snacks & drinks. Pool, snooker, foosball, hockey table, darts & board games. Supervision provided, parents welcome. St. Francis of Assisi Church, mass 5pm, 441 Main St. Tofino. Food Bank on the Edge, pick up 1–3pm, Seaplane Base Rd. AA meeting, 7:30pm, St. Francis Church, 441 Main, Tofino. Roller Derby Practice, 7-9pm, Seaplane Base Rec Hall. Basketball, 7–10pm, USS gym.
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PROVINCIAL COURTS
Man avoids jail for third assault of a partner ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News Colin Alexander Mccarthy, 30, pled guilty to assault – the third time he has assaulted a partner in a decade - and was issued a 6-month conditional sentence and 18 months probation. The sentence was unusually soft for the offense because of abuse Mccarthy himself suffered in his own community, and because he has shown remorse and sought treatment, Crown officials said. Ucluelet RCMP responded to a domestic assault report on May 16 around 10 p.m. When Sgt. Jeff Swann and Const. Marcel Midlane arrived at the residence, only the victim remained inside. According to Crown prosecutor Christina Proteau, the victim told police her partner, Mccarthy, was in the shower when she got home but when he got out he began arguing with her, accusing her of cheating on him. He hit her with a pillow and when she told him to stop he refused and raised his hand as if about to punch her in the face, according to Proteau. “He then punched her in the stomach instead and again continued to accuse her of cheating on him,” Proteau said. “She said she was going to call the police so Mr. Mccarthy ripped the phone out of the wall and also took her cell phone. “She tried to run to her neighbours’ house but Mr. Mccarthy pushed her out of the way and started choking her by putting her in a headlock and dragging her into the living room where he then threw her down.” Proteau said the victim again tried to escape out the front door but Mccarthy pushed her into the kitchen and up against a wall where he again started choking her. The victim was able to get free
Crown cites remorse, treatment and abuse by others in past as probation handed down and sent a distress message to her mother. When Mccarthy was alerted the police were on their way, he left the residence. Police were unable to locate Mccarthy that night but he turned himself in at the detachment the following day. Mccarthy had two prior assault convictions—one from 2012 and one from 2008—both on former partners. Proteau said the Crown would usually be seeking a “lengthy” prison sentence but after reading pre-sentence and forensic reports Crown believed a conditional sentence was appropriate. “I won’t go into the pre-sentence report and forensic assessment in any great detail. What is clear is Mr. Mccarthy appears to have been abused quite seriously by two persons in the community and (will) hopefully take some steps to report this to the police as these individuals should be prosecuted,” Proteau said adding the alleged abuse has had a significant impact on Mccarthy. She noted Mccarthy successfully completed a counseling treat- ADVENTURE SHOPPING ment program at recently which he had voluntarily enrolled in and that he had turned Quality used himself in to housewares, police, expressed clothes, books remorse for his & music actions, and pled guilty early in OPEN 11-5 the process. MON-SAT Proteau said MAIN ST. UCLUELET the abuse of (across from CIBC) a partner is a Supporting local charities serious offence
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especially when the offender has a prior record of assaulting partners and she noted this was a case of a prolonged assault where the victim had tried to escape more than once. “Deterrence and denunciation is not normally served by a conditional sentence order in cases of domestic violence that are more serious but on the very specific facts of this case Crown says it is appropriate,” she said. “The fact that he completed treatment is significant and that there is true remorse shown in this case, it is not simply paying lip service ... Mr. Mccarthy is demonstrating true remorse.” During his 6-month conditional sentence Mccarthy must adhere to a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew and must not leave his home during this time without permission from his conditional sentence supervisor or for work purposes. Mccarthy expressed concern about his ability to attend his employment with regards to the curfew but he was advised he can leave his residence at any time for work purposes without seeking
vehicle were not working and Edgar was pulled over again a few weeks later in Port Alberni, according to Proteau. In both instances Edgar was found to be driving with a suspended licence. Edgar’s defence counsel Patrick Canning said Edgar, 66, is currently living in a different community than his partner and cited this as a main reason for Edgar’s driving despite having a suspended licence. Edgar was given one year to pay the $1,000 fine, $500 for each of the two charges.
permission from his supervisor Following the conditional sentence Mccarthy will serve 18 months of probation the terms of which include abstaining from alcohol and having no contact with the victim unless with a family court order—the two have a child together—or to attend cultural events.
Man gets month in jail for driving to see wife while his licence is suspended Donald Neil Edgar pled guilty to two counts of driving with a suspended licence and was sentenced to 30 days in jail along with a $1,000 fine and five-year driving prohibition. Edgar’s driving record contained enough infractions that the minimum penalty he could have hoped for was a $500 fine and 14 days in jail, according to Crown prosecutor Christina Proteau. Const. Chris Squire of the Ucluelet RCMP pulled Edgar over on Feb. 27 near Lost Shoe Creek after noticing the lights on Edgar’s
Judge: respect driving suspensions or wind up in jail Trenton Mackenzie Cusator pled guilty to driving with a suspended licence and was issued a $500 fine and one-year driving prohibition. The 31 year-old Coquitlam resident, was pulled over after driving through an RCMP check-stop on Peninsula Road in Ucluelet in August. Const. Marcel Midlane of the
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Opinion
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What do YOU think? Go online to www.westerlynews.ca to answer this week’s poll question: Former veterinarian Jane Hunt of Ucluelet has been threatened with Supreme Court action if she treats sick animals. Do you think that is right? a) As long as she hangs out a sign that says she doesn’t have an animal hospital and she isn’t licenced, she should be able to help animals. With no resident vet here, we need her help. b) They should never have taken her licence away just because she couldn’t affort to keep a fully-equipped hospital in this tiny market. c) The law is the law. Have a licence, or don’t treat animals.
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Last week’s results: 38% said they will shop local for Christmas as much as possible. 30% said they leave town to Christmas shop. 4% said they shop online. 6% said they make presents. 21% said they don’t do holiday gift giving.
COMMENT
LETTERS
Country vets a cornerstone for animal well-being
About what happened at the Junction ...
In view of an article printed in Nov. 27, 2013 Westerly News, “Legal threat forces West Coast’s former vet to promise to stop treating sick pets,” my choice to publicly have a voice has been fuelled. Myself, as well as countless other long-time residents, have had the great pleasure of our family pets LOCAL being treated with veterinary aid by VOICE: Jane Hunt since her arrival in 1988. ALEX I’m sure we can all recall that emoMARSHALL tional panic when, in 2004, she was forced to relinquish her DVM licence due to lack of “mandatory” equipment, as dictated by “new” regulations. Now, the confusing part. The issue is veterinary medicine: - being performed by an educated, trained professional, awarded with that certification upon graduation
See JANE HUNT p. 5 LETTERS POLICY: The Westerly News welcomes letters to the editor. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, taste, legality and length. We require your hometown and a daytime phone number for verification purposes. Letters must include your first name (or two initials) and last name. Unsigned letters and letters of more than 300 words will not be accepted.
After reading Ms Baert’s perspective on the genesis of the junction information centre I feel compelled to provide some factual information. I was hired, along with former Tofino Mayor Frank Van Eynde by the West Coast Tourism Association in early 2000. We were contracted to examine “practical and achievable revenue sources with which to fund the daily operation of the proposed visitor centre to be located at the confluence of the Tofino/Ucluelet highway and provincial Hwy 4. We subsequently completed a comprehensive business plan for the proposed “junction facility”. Dave Pettinger, of Pacific Sands Beach Resort was the West Coast Tourism Association point person and advocate for Tofino. The late Marc Noel held the same position for Ucluelet. The late Alex Zellermeyer represented Parks Canada. All were supportive of the
junction centre and the need to better serve regional visitors and to support local communities. Unfortunately, at a meeting that Frank and I cochaired at Tin Wis, the Tofino fixed roof providers declined to charge a two percent hotel tax that would have sustained the visitor center. They were loath to do so until such time as the District of Tofino addressed water quality and volume concerns. That and numerous subsequent overtures to the District of Tofino administration and their lack of response pretty much doomed Tofino’s initial participation in the project. To the credit of the District of Ucluelet, they picked up the slack. They negotiated with Parks Canada for their participation. They, with the assistance of the Island Coast Economic Trust, Community Futures of Alberni Clayoquot and others invested significantly in the development of the visitor centre. For Councillor Baert to suggest that “Ucluelet just on its own decided to go on its
own and without any communication with the rest of the committee” is just plain wrong and is sadly lacking in fact. The reality is that Ucluelet should be congratulated for investing for the public good - not vilified. It is in the interest of all West Coast residents to see Ucluelet and Tofino effectively working together. Get on with it … Sincerely, Howie Hambleton Qualicum Beach
Rotten tomatoes to those who want to shut down Jane Hunt’s work Recently I have adopted a dog from the Ucluelet area. The dog was attacked by other local dogs and needed medical attention. I received permission from the previous owner and looked for a local vet, I found out quickly there was none to be found. I was given information that led me to Jane Hunt. She did what she could and now the dog has fully
Former veterinarian Jane Hunt of Ucluelet
recovered. Had she not been available, the wound could’ve worsened and the dog could’ve possibly lost a leg. In Surrey (where I’m from) there is a local paper with a column called “Roses and Rotten Tomatoes”. I believe Jane Hunt deserves a large bouquet of red roses,and I wish a bucket of rotten tomatoes to anyone wanting to shut her down. Regards, Enzo Petronio Surrey
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
THE VOLUNTEER COAST
COMMENT/HEALTH
Fundraiser to keep hospice work helping
Flu season is HERE
Hospice societies all over the country fight for funding each year to continue the vital services they provide - both to those who are sick and dying, and to their family and friends. These services perhaps aren’t as quantifiable as those provided by others in the health care field, but for the people who have been helped by Hospice they are no less valuable. The Pacific Rim Hospice Society benefits from a dedicated group of volunteers who provide services up and down the LOCAL coast in Hitacu, Ucluelet, EsowVOICE KIM HOAG ista, Tofino, Opitsaht, Ahousaht, and Hot Springs Cove. The local branch of Hospice was started in 1994, following the deaths of several young mothers in our communities. According to information from Hospice, on any given day their volunteers may be providing compassionate care and support in people’s homes, in hospital or care facilities, or through group programs or one on one counselling at the Hospice Centre (across from the Tofino General Hospital in the lower right suite at 240 Neill St.). To understand how the Hospice society touches people is simply to hear stories from patients and people close to them. The Azoadam family moved to Canada 6 years ago in order to allow Ernest and his siblings more opportunities than they would have had in their native Cameroon. Ernest died unexpectedly early this year. Despite his brother performing CPR as well as the work of paramedics and hospital staff Ernest could not be revived. Hospice has been helping the family through grief counselling and other services. They have expressed their appreciation in the following words. “It is with immense joy and gratitude that we write to thank you for your wonderful support to us
through counselling services and financial support for massage, and transportation to Tofino and back during our grieving period for the loss of our son. The death of our son Ernest Azoadam on a Party Bus in Surrey, February 15, 2013 has been very devastating to our lives and your unwavering support for our family will never be forgotten as we will live to have memories of him throughout the rest of our lives. “May the good Lord replenish a million times the accounts you emptied because of us and the time you have been taking to console and comfort us in Ahousaht, and during our visits to Tofino. We pray that you continue to work with us as we wait for the final report from the coroner’s service.” The main local fundraising effort for the society is coming up on Friday, Dec.13. The fifth annual Pacific Rim Hospice event-this year a Gifta-thon takes place from 10am-6pm at the Tofino Co-op. Hospice was generously supported by Ucluelet businesses through Chamber of Commerce Mad Hatter Gala. Unfortunately Longbeach radio is being run remotely and no longer has the local DJ’s who made the Hospice Radioathon happen for the last 5 years. Hospice is accepting donations for donor gifts right up until the 12th. Donations of items, services and cash are greatly appreciated. These can be made to Kim Hoag or Mishele Gagne prior to the event by calling the society at 250-7251240 or by emailing her at kim@ pacificrimhospice.ca. Donations will be accepted on the 13th during the Gift-a-thon when gift tables will be set up at the Tofino Co-op store. Make donations, and get a gift of equal or greater value. Help the Hospice and do a little Christmas shopping all at the same time. www.pacificrimhospice.wordpress.com. Kim Hoag is the executive director of the Pacific Rim Hospice Society
Vaccination could be best present for your loved ones this Christmas The official start of the influenza season is December 2, just a few short weeks before Christmas. This year, give your family the gift of staying healthy over the holidays and get immunized against influenza. The flu can cause serious illness and even death REGIONAL in seniors VOICE: and others in high risk ALEX groups. We MARSHALL know many people don’t get immunized because they think of themselves as healthy and assume they won’t get sick, or that if they do get sick, it won’t matter. What they may not realize is how their illness might affect the people around them. Even if you are a healthy adult, if you have regular contact with anyone at serious risk from influenza, you can help protect them
by getting immunized. Remember, influenza is easily transmitted from person to person and can be contagious 24 to 48 hours before you show symptoms. We know there are a lot of myths and much misinformation about the influenza vaccine. Some people avoid getting vaccinated because they believe that influenza vaccines will make them sick, or cause a severe reaction, but the truth is, the flu shot can’t give you influenza - the vaccine contains killed or weakened influenza viruses that can’t cause infection. As for causing a severe reaction, the vast majority of people who get the flu shot have no side effects at all – it’s a very safe vaccine. Some people will have minor, temporary redness, soreness or swelling where the vaccine was given. In fact, the biggest inconvenience of getting a flu shot might be the time it takes out of your day. But with more places than ever offer-
ing immunizations – like pharmacies, public clinics and your doctor’s office – it’s never been easier. People who fall into the high risk group are eligible for a free vaccination; this includes people who come in contact with those at risk. Those at high risk include: people age 65 and older and their caregivers, children and adults with chronic health conditions and their close contacts, healthy children from 6 months of age to less than 5 years old along with their household contacts and caregivers, Aboriginal people and visitors to healthcare facilities. For a complete list of those considered at high risk for influenza and eligible for a free vaccination and for more information on where to get immunized visit www.viha.ca/flu. Stay healthy over the holidays and protect the ones you love: get a flu shot today. Dr. Dee Hoyano is Island Health’s Medical Health Officer.
JANE HUNT continued from Page 4 - having the compassion and respect to treat and place the animal’s needs first and foremost, with knowledgable expertise. - acting with responsible due diligence to redirect patients that require aid beyond one’s chosen and/or affordable equipment limitations -staying true to recognized skillset and providing care within these parameters - Never letting the dollar value trump the real point of the exercise, which is: healthy, happy animals with excellent quality of life, free from pain and suffering Those points reflect good veterinary medicine. Jane Hunt is the epitome of kindness and a truly excellent example of professionalism within her trade. Is it not a conflict of interest to allow an out-of-town veterinary clinic to come into our local com-
munities once a month, to provide medical aid, setting up shop in two different buildings (the UAC Hall and Tofino Legion) that house absolutely no veterinary equipment whatsoever, mandatory or otherwise? Also, the new infrastructure as stated mandatory to allow one to hold DVM title, is not brought on site by the mobile unit itself. Jane Hunt does have the correct and necessary veterinary facilities to suit her requirements and was unjustifiably stripped of her title. Imagine if “new regulations” dictated the same laws for humans. Both our local medical clinics would be forced to close, and our doctors would have their licences revoked, along with countless other clinics, due to lack of MRI machines and all the numerous other high-tech pieces of equipment, only available in large hospitals within hugely populated
cities. No more walking into local pharmacies to receive medications or that flu shot, even though being served by knowledgable professionals. Lack of an x-ray machine behind the prescription area cancels that out. Human pain and suffering would skyrocket. Why for animals should that be considered acceptable? Those responsible for the witch hunt against Jane Hunt, previously in 2004 and now, should be ashamed. Those involved in requesting the Supreme Court lawsuit against her, should get their priorities straight and/or have THEIR licences revoked. Country vets are a cornerstone to humane treatment and animal rights. Wake up!
Alex Marshall Ucluelet, BC
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Three ways to help, continued from Page 1 would be appropriate, so the kids can put something under the tree from them.” Teachers have been giving out coupons for student effort that can be used for shopping, Ryan said. “We’re mindful some students don’t have a lot, if anything at all,” he said. Any money raised will go towards the school’s hot lunch program. Donations can be brought to school during school hours. For information, email rtuck@sd70.bc.ca
Meanwhile, in Ucluelet, efforts are underway to pull together a Christmas choir of angels. Courtney Fick is inviting any adults or teens who’d like to do some caroling to meet Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts room of the Ucluelet Community Centre. “The idea behind this choir is to have fun in the community singing carols at a few scheduled places before Christmas. It’s a great way to bring people together in a musical way to share the holiday
spirit,” Fick said. The impromptu chorale will combine a couple of Fick’s favourite things – music and Christmas and people getting together. “What’s not fun about that idea?” she said. Fick, who is music director for the Glee Club, said she is getting her feet wet to do musical things with adults as well. “We’ll see if there is a response and if people are warm to the idea, then we can pursue it a little more in the New Year,” she said, pointing to the
advantage of involvement. “This town feels like my home now – it’s a nice place to be, and I feel settled, doing this,” Fick said. The Food Bank on the Edge is accepting applications for Christmas Hampers for those in need. That means donations are needed as well prior to the Dec. 21 delivery/pickup date. Always needed: flour, sugar, pasta packages, powdered milk, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, and canned proteins like fish, chicken, etc. Contact the Food Bank on the Edge at 250-
726-6909, the Westcoast Community Resources Society at the UCC, or Lorry Foster at 250-726-7543. Pacific Rim Hospice Society will hold its Gift-a-thon Friday, Dec.13 from 10am-6pm at the Tofino Coop. Hospice is accepting donations for donor gifts right up until the 12th. Donations of items, services and cash are greatly appreciated. These can be made to Kim Hoag or Mishele Gagne prior to the event by calling the society at 250-7251240 or by emailing her at kim@ pacificrimhospice.ca.
celebrate the fact that we have a winning operation here and we’re going to provide some entertainment and libation,” said Ucluelet Aquarium Society treasurer Geoff Lyons. “It’s an opportunity to pat each other on the back...and recognize the staff who have done an incredible job down there this summer.” The release party will cap off a second solid season for the Uclue-
let aquarium’s new $1.8 million facility, which officially opened its doors in June of 2012. The new facility replaced Ucluelet’s “mini-aquarium” which the Discovery Passage SeaLife Society is now using to provide hands on educational experiences in Campbell River. Ucluelet’s new facility was built by local donations that were supplemented by $624,000 of funding from the federal government’s Western Economic Diversification fund and $515,000 from the Island Coastal Economic Trust. “The support we got from individuals from volunteer work and donations just made our lives so much easier pulling it all together,” Lyons said. “To see such a fabulous facility is a credit to everyone.” The aquarium society took out a $75,000 loan to complete the facility and this loan has since been paid in full, according to Lyons. “We’re debt free and not many
societies can brag about that after two years in operation,” he said. “We’re really thankful for all the support from everyone in the region for recommending the aquarium and the other contributions they make in sponsorship and donations...It’s really a regional concept that everybody’s bought into.” Lyons echoed McCurdy’s sentiment about the importance of the aquarium’s catch and release model. “Were not just bringing these creatures in out of their natural habitat to die in a foreign area, they actually get an opportunity to spend some time being treated like at a fish spa and then released back to their old life.” Locals can look forward to meeting a new slew of marine residents when the aquarium reopens its doors around the kickoff of the Pacific Rim Whale Festival in May. reporter@westerlynews.ca
Aquarium event, continued from Page 1 Coast’s oceanic neighbourhood. “It’s very unique,” he said. “Most aquariums collect them and keep them for the rest of their life; we bring them in, use them for educational purposes, and then send them right back home...It’s really awesome that we’re able to bring the animals in and then let them go afterwards.” This year’s release celebration will include the aquarium’s first
annual dance party. The party will feature live music from Vancouver based band The River and The Road as well as nourishment from the Tofino Brewing Company and Solidarity Snacks. Tickets to the fundraising event are $20 and doors open at 7 p.m. “The day will be spent releasing these creatures back to their natural habitat and then it’s time for everyone to take an opportunity to
Alexander David Henry
“Sandy” Sept. 19, 1961 - Dec. 3, 2002 This day is remembered and quietly kept. No words are needed, we will never forget. A thousand words won’t bring him back. We know because we tried, and neither will a million tears, we know because we cried.
We miss him. Sandy & Flo, sister Alison & family, brother Tod & family, daughters Briana & Caitlin and his seven grandchildren.
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MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
Seeking input: Tofino looks to hear from public on three initiatives ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News Between the Tourism Master Plan, Mainstreet and an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICP) the municipality is hoping locals will bring their perspectives and opinions to the table. Tofino’s municipal council gave staff the green light to move ahead with developing an ICP in September and pegged the Whistler Centre for Sustainability as the consulting company it will use to help develop the plan, which is expected to cost about $50,000. Tofino will be on the hook for $20,000 along with about $6,000 of staff time and a Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund grant is expected to cover the remaining $24,000. A committee has been struck from local business representatives and non-profit organizations who will serve as partners with district officials and members of the consulting team. There are still partnership opportunities available as the district continues to search for local minds to collaborate with during the ongoing process. An open house will be held on Dec. 10 from 5-8 p.m. at the Tofino Community Hall to bring locals up to speed on the ICP’s development. The plan will integrate all the aspects of Tofino’s district operations and strike a balance between social, economic, and environmental aspects to ensure Tofino locals can support their families while living happy and healthy lifestyles in a clean environment, according to Tofino’s manager of community sustainability. “It’s about being sustainable,” Aaron Rodgers told the Westerly News. “We think there’s a case to be made about integrating these aspects into one overall vision.” Rodgers said the plan will expand Tofino’s funding sources because large funding bodies, like the Federation of Canadian Municipalities require an ICP to be in place before considering funding. “We want to have access to funding sources to help us with some of our challenges over the next 20 years whether it be water supply or waste disposal,” Rodgers said. “It’s also important to give us alignment with all our existing plans.” He said various plans have been drawn up within Tofino’s district office but different departments and different staff have completed these plans at different times. “We want to have something that encompasses all those but also gives us a goal to shoot for with future plans,” he said. “That
opportunities way we don’t do things twice and without comthere’s no overlap; we can do a promising plan see how it fits with the other the communplans and be pulling in the same ity’s vision direction.” and goals. The district began collecting “Tofino has feedback towards the ICP through been extraan online survey released several ordinarily weeks ago and the survey has fortunate to already garnered nearly responses, see the touraccording to Rodgers. Mayor Josie ism economy The open house on Dec. 10 will Osborne develop over be the first opportunity for locals the past to get some face time with the ICP several decades in a way that is committee and learn about how largely compatible with the comthe plan’s process will unfold. munity’s goals,” said Tofino Mayor The plan is one of several Josie Osborne through a recent expected to be ready for council’s media release. perusal by the spring of 2014. “To keep Tofino the community “Kudos to this council they have a strategic vision in mind and they that we want to live, work and play in, we need to be proactive haven’t taken their eyes off the and envision the community we ball and we’re moving ahead,” he want to be in 20 years. said. “Then we can work to make Locals to have a say on growth and development in the tourism sector fit with that comTourism Master Plan munity vision, rather than waking development up one day to find ourselves living On Nov. 27 the district of Tofino in the tourist town we never wantannounced plans to develop a ed to be. I hope that many TofTourism Master Plan. itians—whether directly involved The plan will provide a framein tourism or not—will share their work towards long-term developthoughts on tourism over the comment towards tourism growing ing months.”
The plan’s development is expected to take about six months. An online survey is collecting local opinions until Dec. 16 at www.surveymonkey.com/s/TMPTofino and the plan will be part of the discussion at a Dec. 10 public open house at the Tofino Community Hall from 5-8 p.m.
history of the street and the reasons why people love Main Street,” Tofino planning assistant Juliet Van Vliet told the Westerly News.
Public input the main piece for Main Street upgrades
“We’re creating a vision for how Main Street will evolve over time,” Van Vliet said. “Citizens are being invited to participate in exploring issues around the design, function, and character of this important heritage street.”
Plans are in place to makeover Tofino’s Main Street and locals are invited to throw their opinions into the mix at a community dinner being held at the Tofino Legion on Dec. 7. A stakeholder workshop will run from 2-5 p.m. that will include a visioning discussion and design session. All locals are invited to observe the workshop and will have an opportunity to share their own perspectives and priorities during a community discussion from 5-7:30 p.m. “The district is very excited to hear what locals have to say about Main Street because it’s always interesting to get feedback on the
The district is currently working with consultant team Dialog to sketch out a concept design plan infused with local perspectives.
Locals who attend will be rewarded with a free dinner and an opportunity to watch a video starring familiar characters. “We tried to get some familiar faces and important characters from Main Street to tell stories about the heritage of the street,” Van Vliet said. The concept plan is expected to land in front of the eyes of Tofino’s municipal council by the spring of 2014. reporter@westerlynews.ca
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TOFINO & AHOUSAHT RCMP
Man hurts self with machete as cougar attacks dog at Chesterman Beach ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News Tofino RCMP responded to a Chesterman Beach residence where a cougar reportedly attacked a dog around 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 21. The dog’s owner told police he was inside his residence when he looked out a window into his backyard and saw a cougar cornering his dog, according to Sgt. James Anderson. The man said he grabbed a machete and smacked the cougar with the machete’s handle, cutting his own hand in the process. The heroic effort sent the cougar running off into the bush. Police were unable to locate the animal and have alerted the BC Conservation Officer Service.
Tofino fire crew battles blaze The Tofino RCMP assisted Tofino’s volunteer fire department with a structural fire at a cabin on
Hellesen Drive. The two-room cabin was completely engulfed in flames and the fire department spent about two hours putting it out, according to Sgt. Anderson. An investigation led authorities to believe the fire started when a baseboard heater in one of the bedrooms caught fire. No one was harmed as the cabin was empty at the time.
Tofino’s drivers sail through road checks with flying colours Tofino RCMP are thrilled to report Tofino’s drivers aced two consecutive check-stops on Nov. 22 and Nov. 23. Both check-stops were conducted at 4th Street and Campbell and no impaired driving suspects were found. About 20 vehicles were inspected during the first night with the only warning issued to a bicyclist who was traveling on the wrong
side of the road, according to Sgt. Anderson. About 15 vehicles traveled through the check-stop the following night and no infractions were reported. “Police are pleased with these results as we push onto the Holiday Season with increased checkstops to prevent impaired driving,” Sgt. Anderson said.
Ice to blame for Pacific Rim Highway crash Tofino RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on the Pacific Rim Highway near the Park Warden’s Office around 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 24. Police arrived at the scene and found a significantly damaged 1994 Ford Explorer in a ditch and its driver complaining of back pain. BC Ambulance Service personnel attended to the driver. The driver told police he was heading back to Port Alberni from Tofino when he lost control of his
vehicle and slid across the road into the ditch. He said he tried to correct the vehicle while in the ditch but ran into deep mud causing the vehicle to roll over, according to Sgt. Anderson. Police believe icy conditions may have been a factor in the crash. The driver is not believed to have been speeding at the time of the crash and will not face charges, Anderson said.
Confused man spends night in cells Tofino RCMP were called to the community of Opitsaht on Nov. 25 around 6:10 p.m. where an unknown man was reportedly wandering around intoxicated. Police arrived and found the man passed out behind a building. They woke him up and noticed a strong smell of alcohol. The man was not a resident of Opitsaht and when asked by police how he had arrived in the
community he responded that he could not remember. He was arrested for being intoxicated in public and spent the night in cells before being issued a violation ticket the following morning.
Drooling man can’t speak, arrested for public intoxication Ahousaht RCMP received a report alleging an intoxicated man was laying on the ground between the elementary school and gym on Nov. 23 around 9 p.m. Police located the man in the back of a van drooling and unable to communicate. The man’s health was checked out before he was arrested for being intoxicated in public and spent the night in cells. +++ RCMP responded to 42 calls for service in Tofino and 12 in Ahousaht from Nov. 18-27. reporter@westerlynews.ca
Tofino Bike Initiative lights up 29 cyclists lives, makes them more safe ANDREW BAILEY
safer, and raise community awareness,” said Cpl. Andrew Waddell of the Tofino RCMP. Waddell joined Marc Vezina of TOF (Tons of Fun) Cycles to fix 29 sets of rear and front lights onto the bikes of beaming locals as the community prepared for the night’s Jingle into Christmas festivities. “Today is Jingle into 2009 Pontiac Montana Christmas and it’s all about 4 Door Minivan, FWD, V6, Auto community and being safe as a community and Stock# 135107A this is a way the RCMP can work blange@albernichrysler.com with the community to pro-
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stand how difficult it is for a driver to spot a cyclist or a pedestrian and he encourages locals to equip themselves with as many lights and as much reflective gear as they can get their hands on. “It’s really hard to see cyclists at night actually after 5 p.m. at this time of year especially when it’s raining,” he said. “Anything that’s reflective is very important and if you can have reflectors as well as lights that’s even better.” The light give-away cost about $600 and was funded by the Tofino Bicycle Initiative. Friday’s response was so strong that the TBI hopes to hold another event in December to light up the locals who missed out on the Jingle into Christmas opportunity.
The TBI raised about $800 through two recent 50/50 draws and plans are in place to hold a large-scale raffle that will see a family of four win a ‘Spring Break 2014 Go-To Tofino!’ travel package. The package will hold about $1,500 worth of West Coast fun including accommodation, surf lessons, a kayaking tour, a plane ride, and $500 for gas and food. The TBI hopes the raffle will draw in $3,000, which will go towards future bicycle safety infusers including efforts to assist First Nation commuters who ride into Tofino from the communities of Ty-Histanis and Esowista. Locals interested in helping the cause can contact Waddell at Andrew.Tofino@yahoo.com.
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Hot Springs riddle has happy ending
tine’s weekend in 2012. The BC Hydro lineman had commercially fished out of the West Rebecca Loades has a lingering Coast when he was younger, band question after her trip to Hot both he and his intended – now Springs Cove. carved in wood – love to surf. Did Clara Richardson say yes? “I knew it had to be on the West The site’s carved boardwalk Coast – it had to be rugged, hopebears a newish looking board with fully with some surf involved,” he what appears to be a professionsaid. ally carved proposal. The pair had met while both “Clara Richardson Will you were in undergraduate studies, marry me?” the board queries. and dated for years. They parted As something of a romantic, for three years Loades, who made the trip with when she went Ocean Outfitters, was intrigued. to law school, “I’d love to know if it happened but then or not – if Clara Richardson said reunited – on yes,” Loades wondered. the West Coast. House-sitting in Tofino over the Remembering winter, Loades has been seeing the that, he booked West Coast through the eyes of a a stay at the United Kingdom native. InnChanter, She said the hot springs were a the floating great winter experience. Some 26 vintage shipnautical miles up the coast from turned-B&B Tofino, in Maquinna Provincial at Hot Springs Park, and accessible only by boat, Cove, and the the thermal hot springs gush in a innkeeper helped set everything cascade of pools from very hot to up. lukewarm before the water seeps Dave got the dimensions for the into the ocean. board on the board walk, then “It’s the perfect time to see it .. painstakingly carved six words and it’s chilly outside and you’re into it: nice and warm,” she said. “Clara Richardson: Will you And apparently, the perfect spot marry me?” for at least one proposal. (“I had to put Clara’s name on it, The Westerly News took up the or everyone going by there might challenge, and set about finding have thought (they were being Clara Richardson on Monday. proposed to),” Dave said. He stashed the board in his luggage, and brought the float plane Romance, West Coast pilot in on the plan to smuggle the board and install it on the Style boardwalk. Dave Hill has set the bar for Clara was excited about the romantic proposals incredibly romantic weekend – and suspihigh. cious something was afoot; it Carved in the iconic boardwalk was her bucket-list dream to fly at Hot Springs Cove, the Vancouon a float plane, and the Valenver man’s words were carefully tine’s Day weekend started out planned, down to the remote, rugsunshiney beautiful. But Dave ged and romantic site for a Valendidn’t propose, her hopes dashed and suspicions erased. He filmed her all weekend, so she was used to the camera. By Sunday, all the weather bets were off. Pouring torren366 CAMPBELL ST. (BOX 381), TOFINO, B.C., V0R 2Z0. E: art@markhobson.com P: 1 800 668 2208 tial West Coast W: markhobson.com F: 1 250 725 3120 rain didn’t deter JACKIE CARMICHAEL
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the pair, who went out and got good and drenched before he led her out on the boardwalk where the camera was already filming. Things were about to get good. The rain cleared as if on cue, and the reddest possible West Coast sunset shed its rays like a blessing on the pair. “I gave her a big hug, and I told her to look down, and then I went down on one knee and proposed,” he said. She saw the sign, she said YES. How the family law attorney rate her oneof-a-kind proposal? “Oh my gosh, a million out of 10. It was the best proposal ever – it was amazing,” she said. So when they set the date for their wedding in August 2012, it had to be the West Coast, Clara said. “We try to get there at least once a year. We love to go surfing, we love the slow pace. It’s really relaxing. We looked at some places in Vancouver but we just always needed to go back there. It’s where we got engaged, where we rekindled our romance. It’s always been a really important place,” she said. They were wed at the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, a destination wedding with 68 of their closest friends and family. At their wedding, Dave showed Clara the footage for the first time. “It had every girl in the place teared up,” Dave recalled with a grin, noting he may have made some “enemies” among the men presented with a romantic ideal it was hard to live up to. So 470-plus days later, how’s married life treating them? “It just gets better –
Top left, the mysterious proposal now part of the boardwalk at Hot Springs Cove. Above, the boardwalk. Left, Rebecca Loades at the Hot Springs, where she discovered the Hill-Richardson proposal. Below, new bride Clara Richardson. Lower right, Clara Richardson and Dave Hill at their wedding at the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort. WEDDING PHOTOS BY LOU LOU CHILDS; ALL OTHERS BY REBECCA LOADES
I was just saying that to him last night,” Clara said. Dave has plans for updating the boardwalk. “I’ve been meaning to put ‘yes’ down on the board. And every year we go back, we’re going to carve it in,” he said.
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Buy Local Week in BC Dec. 2-9: Good reasons to shop West Coast
Above left, Midnight Madness draws shoppers and smiles at Crows Nest in Ucluelet. Middle, Jingle Into Christmas specials at Rubio a silver bracelet with Polish garnet cabochons and a rare Alberta gem. Right, at Tree House Gifts, “Mrs. Santa” (right) “checks out” the specials.
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Court, continued from Page 3 Ucluelet RCMP had attempted to wave Cusator’s vehicle down at the check-stop but Cusator drove through without stopping, according to Crown prosecutor Christina Proteau. Midlane pursued in his police cruiser and pulled Cusator over a short distance down the road. Cusator told Midlane he had not seen him or the check-stop. Cusator was given an approved screening device (ASD) test which he failed and an investigation revealed he was driving with a suspended license. He was issued an immediate 90-day driving prohibition for failing the ASD test, according to Proteau. Proteau said the Crown sought the minimum penalty of $500 and 1 year driving prohibition for the driving while suspended charge. She noted Cusator had
witnessed the perils that can befall a person who neglects to respect the motor vehicle act as he had been sitting in court when Donald Edgar was sent to prison for driving while suspended charges. “That could be a lesson in what could happen if one starts accumulating these charges,” she said. “A person can end up in jail quite quickly.” Cusator was given six months to pay the $500 fine.
Man can keep clean record with good behaviour Andrew Harold Arthur Tomren pled guilty to causing a disturbance and was issued a conditional discharge with nine months probation. RCMP were called to a domestic disturbance in progress on Nov. 1 and arrived to find Tomren
engaged in a violent altercation with a woman. “Both subjects were covered in blood and both had extensive swelling to parts of their face and injuries to their body,” said Crown prosecutor Christina Proteau who added both parties were determined to be intoxicated at the time of the fight. Proteau said the 28-yearold Tomren had a clean criminal record and that a conditional discharge was appropriate. The conditional discharge means Tomren can avoid a blemish on his criminal record if he complies with the conditions of his probation, which include abstaining from alcohol and having no contact with the woman except to attend cultural ceremonies and events. reporter@westerlynews.ca
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Room to swim helps Creative Salmon earn organic certification The Canadian-owned company has been raising indigenous Pacific Chinook (King) salmon using sustainable methods for many years. The company has reached the Canadian Organic Aquaculture Standard. Accredited certifying body Global Trust regularly audits Creative Salmon to verify compliance with the standard. Based in Tofino, REPAIRS • REROOFING • NEW CONSTRUCTION British Columbia, in Clayoquot • RESIDENTIAL ONLY Sound on the • UCLUELET•TOFINO•SALMON BEACH Kris Wieteska • ASPHALT/FIBERGLASS LAM. SHINGLES West Coast of 30 years experience • METAL CLADDING variety of colours & shapes Vancouver Island, 250-726-5107 • CEMENT AND CLAY ROOF TILES Free estimates Creative Salmon Ucluelet, BC • SKYLIGHTS & SUNTUBES describes itself as a small company dedicated to quality, not CONTRACTING quantity. “We are thrilled Garth Cameron – Certified Carpenter to be a leader in Cell 250 522 0017 organic aquaculPO Box 457 Fax 250 725 3404 TOFINO, BC ture,” says Tim garthcameron247@gmail.com V0R 2Z0 Rundle, Creative Salmon’s General Manager. “Con-
Westerly News Creative Salmon is the first farm-raised salmon producer in North America to achieve organic certification.
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sumers are looking for organic product. Creative Salmon is proud to offer an organic product backed by a madein-Canada Creative Salmon’s Tofino operations. standard.” industry have focused on fish The standard became official in health. Not an issue for Creative May of 2012 when it was passed Salmon, said Rundle. by the Canadian General Stan“From Creative Salmon’s point dards Board. of view and for the entire indusIn order to meet the certification try, fish health is a top priority,” requirements, organic fish must Rundle said. have twice as much room to swim As required by the organic stanas conventional farm-raised fish. “At Creative Salmon our fish have dard, Creative Salmon’s market fish are free of antibiotics and a low-density environment occugenetically modified organisms. pying less than one per cent of the “We raise a Pacific species in volume of their pen, even when the Pacific Ocean so our fish are fully grown,” said Rundle. perfectly adapted to the sea condiThe organic standard also tions including a natural tolerance addresses chemicals, prohibiting to sea lice which means our fish antifoulants on nets. “At Creative Salmon we clean and don’t require treatment with pestimaintain our sites and our nets by cides,” said Rundle. The company’s fish feed is compower washing with sea water or by exposing them to natural ultra- posed of sustainably-sourced fish meal and fish oil. Ingredients also violet from the sun,” he said. include certified organic wheat as As required by the organic stana binder and a naturally sourced dard, Creative Salmon’s market pigment derived from a yeast. fish are free of antibiotics and “Our fish are fed a diet as close genetically modified organisms. to their natural one as possible in Recent attacks from the environa farm setting,” he said. “Our major mental lobby on the fish farming
supplier, Taplow Feeds, is a valued partner in our organic process and is also certified to the organic standard.” Creative Salmon’s Chinooks are inspected by the company’s marine biologist weekly, monthly by a veterinarian and quarterly by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Additionally, as a certified organic company, Creative Salmon doesn’t use any antibiotics on market fish – a practice they stopped a dozen years ago, in 2001. Last week a company on the East Coast got a permit to commercially produce eggs that had been genetically modified. That move puzzled Rundle, who cited both the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance and the B.C. Salmon Farmers Association for their strong statements against the use of GMO fish. “It’s very odd, a company producing genetically-modified fish … Clearly in Canada, nobody’s wanting to use them,” Rundle said. The organic certification also applies to Creative Salmon’s Sea Spring Hatchery as well as Lions Gate Fisheries’ processing plants in both Tofino and Delta. Approximately 50 per cent of seafood consumed world-wide is farm raised. Creative Salmon is North America’s only major producer of Pacific Chinook salmon.
SPORTS
Basketball dynamo seeks to play at NAIG JACKIE CARMICHAEL
Westerly News A local basketball player with a drive to win is hoping to represent the West Coast at the North American Indigenous Games in Regina in July, 2014. He needs to take part in the second and qualifying rounds. Family and friends are collecting cans and bottles to help with the cost of travel and accommodation for Leopoldo Torres Clark. Clark, 17, is of Tla-o-qui-aht/ Ahousaht-El Salvadorian ancestry. “Leo started playing basketball three years ago when we moved to Tofino,” said his mother, Maria Clark. “Basketball very quickly became his favorite sport after playing soccer all through elementary. Needless to say he excelled, even at a whopping five-foot-two-inches stature,” Maria said. Leo currently plays with the
Ucluelet Warriors and Maqtusiis Magic. He has received multiple Player of the Games, Most Inspirational Player, and Mr. Hustle 2013. “Leo would love to represent Team BC in Regina but first needs to attend the 2nd and qualifying
round of selection in Langley B.C. held December 22-24,” Maria said. The 2014 Regina North American Indigenous Games are set for July 20-27, 2014. This event will showcase unity, sport, culture, youth, volunteerism and team work between First Nations, Metis and Non-Indigenous communities. The theme of the Regina 2014 North American Indigenous Games is “Raising the Bar.” “With years of preparation, dedication and sacrifice, it’s time to recognize the healthy lifestyle choices young Indigenous people and future leaders from all over North America have made,” a spokesperson said. The Clarks can be reached at mariaclark@live.ca or 250-726-3768. editor@westerlynews.ca
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SPORTS
USS athletes show their mettle at the mat, wrestling and ref’ing Special to the Westerly News The USS Warriors wrestling team participated in the Vancouver Island Novice tournament on Saturday, November 30 in Esquimalt. The team sent 5 athletes and 3 referees to participate in the first tournament of the year. The tournament is an introductory event meant for less experienced wrestlers to test out new skills and compete against other beginning wrestlers or for more experienced wrestlers to try out
their hand at refereeing, to help develop the sport. On the competitive side, Mayben Crabbe and Lucas Bewick each won gold medals while Murrin Bewck took home a bronze. Alex Louie finished in fourth place while Amadea Louie placed fifth. “The kids wrestled great,” said head coach Mike Rhodes. “Mayben and Lucas wrestled last year and you could see their time from last year paying off early on this year as they were pretty dominant in their matches. Mur-
rin made the move from spectator to competitor this year and it was nice to see her get a couple of wins. Alex and Amadea also wrestled well and scored some points, which is pretty impressive for never having been to a tournament before.” On the other side of the mat, the Warriors also had three senior wrestlers, Gordon Taylor, Autumn Irwin and Marlowe Mathieson, who made the trip down to participate as referees. The three wrestlers made the trek to Vic-
toria a day early to take part in a refereeing clinic and practice for elite level athletes on Friday night before the tournament began on Saturday. All three then got the opportunity to use their whistles on Saturday. “It was great to see our seniors out reffing today,” said Rhodes. “It’s one of the things I really like about wrestling is to watch kids evolve and give back to their sport, whether through officiating or coaching.” A highlight of the tournament
was when Autumn Irwin was able to referee the gold medal match for Mayben Crabbe. “Autumn certainly called the pin with a resounding slap on the mat,” quipped Rhodes. “I’m proud of all our Warriors who made the trip. It’s shaping up to be an exciting and fun season,” he said. The Warriors next tournament is the Cougar Invite in Duncan on December 14.
USS boys show they belong at Provincials; future looks bright Special to Westerly News The Boy’s “A” Provincial Championship kicked off November 20 at Duncan Christian School. The top twelve teams from across British Columbia, some traveling from as far away as Fernie and Prince George, were in attendance. The Ucluelet Warriors entered the tournament as the eleventh ranked “A” squad in the province. After attending the Provincial Opening Ceremonies, the Warriors started their Championship play Thursday morning against top ranked Credo Christian. A perennial championship contender, Credo placed second at the 2012 Provincials. In the early stages, the Warriors matched the top seeded Credo point for point. With a relentless offense and seemingly tireless defense, the Credo Kodiaks eventually widened the gap, leading to a straight sets victory. The Warriors rounded out their first day of championship play with straight set losses to third seeded Richmand Christian Eagles (20-25, 18-25) and seventh seeded Sparwood Spartans (22-25 and 23-25). The second day of competition, bought on a new look for the Warriors, with Senior Jordan Fraser stepping into the Setter position.
The Warriors came out energized against the Cedars Christian Eagles. Disciplined defensive positioning, generated by Mitch Sanderson and Riley Botting patrolling the backcourt. Lead to quality passing, translating into kills at the net. Ultimately, clutch serving by Senior Elijah Graham secured a first set victory. Game Two, saw a renewed Eagles squad battle back, forcing a third and deciding set. In Game three, the Warriors came out to an early lead and never looked back wining 15-10 and claiming their first match victory. Ucluelet finished
Friday losing two close sets to the defensively minded Houston Christian. Saturday morning, was the start of Ucluelet’s playoff run. After a game one victory, the Warrior lost to the fourth seed Vernon Christian Royals in a best of three. With the loss to Vernon, Ucluelet was relegated to eleventh/twelfth place match. Against Fernie, the Warriors came out playing their best volleyball of the Championship. Strong positional play, secondary touches, solid passing and quality Liberio minutes from Kyle Grilli. Provided the base for an effective offense, demonstrated by Aubry Ludlow’s multiple highlight reel kills. The Warriors pushed Fernie, unfortunately Fernie pushed back taking the first set (25-22) and narrowly winning the second (28-26) in a nail biter. Final standing for the Provincial “A” Boy’s Volleyball Championship, Credo Christian, Abbotsford Christian, Centennial Christian, Duncan
Christian, Richmond Christian, Carver Christian, Houston Christian, Cedars Christian, Sparwood, Vernon Christian, Fernie and Ucluelet. The Ucluelet Warriors Provincial
Championship squad consisted of Elijah Graham, Riley Botting, Jordan Fraser, Kyle Grilli, Ian O’Brien, Aubry Ludlow, Sam Clarkson, Jack Sanford and Honorable Tournament All-star Mitch Saunderson.
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
EAT / PLAY / LIVE: REVIEW MATTERSON HOUSE 1682 Peninsula Road Ucluelet ******6 out of 6 asterisks Reasonable, hot, tasty, lunch at Matterson House in Ucluelet has an old-fashioned charm. The historic home setting helps, but the food tastes like the kind our grandmother made. Except for the Matterson Chicken. Grandma didn’t do raspberry sauce, but she would have loved this. We were crestfallen not to see the Matterson Chicken on the lunch menu. The quesadilla was loaded up, the salsa with sour cream a perfect foil, the accompanying pinto beans not too salty, very nicely seasoned. The beef dip was also loaded, and the peanut butter Nanaimo bar was superior. Nanaimo may have to give up their claim, as West Coast bakers seem to have perfected the iconic dessert. Friendly, capable service quickly helped us navigate a mobility challenge. (There is a handicapped ramp set up in back. Dare you to eat on the porch in THIS weather ... Great time for locals to go, as you could need a reservation come summer.
4. What was that? 5. Gardens in fishbowls 1. Indicates before 6. Cause to be or to become 4. Printed from a plate 7. Civic or Accord 10. Brain activity test 8. Chicories 11. Wading birds 9. Set of data 12. Atomic #18 12. Fan-based music awards 14. Writer Tan 13. Wealthy 15. Tear 17. __-fi: “Star Trek” genre 16. An unfortunate accident 19. Helped 18. Send out rays 20. Blue Nile source (alt. sp.) 22. Emphasize 21. Starch wheat 23. Genetic throwback 25. Breakfast citrus 24. A large and noisy party 29. Flying saucer 26. With reference to 27. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 31. Monastic Republic Mount 32. “Miracle on 34th Street” 28. Aoudad actor John 30. 100 = 1 tala in W. Samoa 33. Ancient C. American people 31. Military mailbox 35. Dug lower 34. No. Saudi Arabian desert 38. Restricted in outlook 36. Constitution Hall is HQ 41. Liquid body substance 37. Scree (plural) 43. Ragged 39. Apple, pear, quince 44. Unagitated 40. Religious song 45. Hostelry 41. 17th Hebrew letter 46. Leopold’s crime partner 42. Attached at the base 47. Spanish footwear museum 48. Reflexive form of one city 50. Carbolic acid 51. Worldly rather than spiritual 49. Slur over in pronunciations 56. Constitution state 52. Worked for income 57. Atomic #55 53. A Loloish language 54. One point E THIS WEEKS ANSWER (clockwise) of due N 55. Common college degree 56. Of cadmium 58. East by north 59. Delightful surprises 60. Color
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What’s On! Monday Night At the Movies, Dec. 9, 2013 Lee Daniel’s The Butler (Drama, US, 2013, 126 min, Rated PG) Director: Lee Daniels (“Precious”) Based on the true story of Eugene Allen. One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.... Cecil Gaines was a sharecropper’s son who grew up in the 1920s as a domestic servant for the white family who casually destroyed his. Eventually striking out on his own, Cecil becomes a hotel valet of such
efficiency and discreteness in the 1950s that he becomes a butler in the White House itself. There, Cecil would serve numerous US Presidents over the decades as a passive witness of history with the American Civil Rights Movement gaining momentum even as his family has troubles of its own. Cecil must decide whether he should take action in his own way. Cast: Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Jane Fonda, John Cusak, Lenny Kravitz, Robin Williams, James
Sat., Dec. 7 - Ucluelet Aquarium release 11 a.m. bring buckets for family fun returning creatures to their ocean home!
Sunday, Dec 8th: Winter Celebration Artisan Festival 11 am – 4pm Tofino Community Hall Caroling choir practice, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6-7:30pm in the arts&crafts room, Ucluelet Community Centre. Teens and adults, all are welcome.
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
Ucluelet Parks & Rec Christmas open house, Thursday, Dec. 5, 5-7, UCC; cider, cocoa, tree trimming fun. Family Christmas Movie, 6:15 p.m.
St. Francis of Asissi Church Bazaar at Tofino Legion, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food, raffles, silent auction, baked goods, gift items.
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Sat. Dec. 7 - Ucluelet Aquarium release party/fundraiser, featuring River and the Road. $20, doors open at 7 p.m.
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Internationally recognized musician, peace poet, troubadour, rabble-rouser, philosopher and entertainer; David Rovics performs Dec. 12, Clayoquot Sound Theater at 8 p.m. Breakfast with Santa, Sat. Dec. 14, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Ucluelet Community Centre Wed., Dec. 18, Harbour Lights Sail Pass, 7 p.m. at Main Street Dock/ Ucluelet Aquarium Christmas Lunch for West Coast Community Resources Society, Dec. 19 at UCC gym from12-2. 8th annual event, ALL are welcome. What’s On at office@westerlynews.ca (250) 726-7029
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EAT/PLAY/LIVE: Local author
Blanchette pens ‘Other Men’s Wives: Love Poems to a Village of Creative Women’ For many, the attractiveness of another man’s wife falls into the ‘unspeakable feelings’ department but local poet Greg Blanchette sees things a little differently. “A lot of the writing I do is trying to capture these GEOFF unspeakJOHNSON/ WEST COAST able feelings...” SOUNDS says Greg Blanchette, author of the recently published ‘Other Men’s Wives - Love Poems to a Village of Creative Women.’ He explained the book’s somewhat daring title simply. “You don’t choose who you’re attracted to. You just walk into a room filled with people and three of them, you say ‘WOW’ and as it turns out those people who are attractive... have usually attracted somebody else but that has never stopped me from actually writing the poem and sometimes I even deliver it, maybe secretly shove it in the mail box. One of them I sent by text message, which wasn’t
Greg Blanchette with his new book of poetry.
very effective... I won’t do that again.” While many of the book’s poems were written a decade ago Blanchette only recent decided to combine them for publication. “The poems themselves were written 10 or 12 years ago when I first started moving out here and
meeting the local people, observing the local scene. I started thinking I would put them together about a year ago, in fact I thought I’d get it out for last Christmas,” he said. Blanchette accredits much of the time it took to prepare ‘Other Men’s Wives’ to the social risks
of publishing a book of poems until a couple of days ago they had inspired by local women and what all been bought by women, since he calls the West Coast’s “peculiar then a couple have been bought by love situation.” men, courageous guys,” Blanchette “The closer [the book] got to pub- said. lication the slower it went because He offers some one theory as to I realized this could be a potential why the book has been popular minefield so everybody is pretty with local women. well disguised. It’s not necessarily “Everybody appreciates being people, it may be sort of a melange appreciated. For somebody to pick of people. I was and still am a somebody out from the crowd and bit nervous about putting it out say ‘Wow, you’re special’ and then there but it seems to be pretty well go to the effort of writing a poem received so far,” he said. about it,” he said. The book has enjoyed some popularity according to Blanchette, particularly among Providing you local women. with the “For a poetry business solution book it’s almost you need become this when you mini-viral phenomenon... I’m need them. not going to live off it but I will cover my costs, hopefully. One interesting 1566 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet thing is that up
Black Pearls roller derby team wrapping up recruitment drive
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Westerly News If you’re up for exercise, camaraderie and the occasional hip slam – all on wheels – the Black Pearls is looking for you. The West Coast’s roller derby team is on a recruiting roll. The Black Pearls have been growing slowly but surely since becoming a team in January 2012. Previously part of the Alberni Valley Rollergirls, they got their own skates on in May. “This year, we’ve been focusing on building the team, recruiting more members, having skaters and raising awareness on the West Coast,” said Black Pearls member Lily Verney-Downey. Roller derby essentially divides skaters into two competing teams, skating around a track, with five girls on each team - a jammer and four blockers. The jammers’ jobs are to score points for their team, the blockers’ to block them. Points are scored as jammers get around the track and then past the other skaters. “It’s amazing physical exercise,” said Verney-Downey, “I joined at the end of last January – I’d never skated before and I’ve been skating with them since then. “The first day I did it, I couldn’t walk up and down stairs. You use muscles you didn’t know you had,” Verney-Downey said. And while to an observer, it may just look like a gaggle of women skating around a track pushing each other, it involves quick thinking and strategy, she said.
“It’s a great way to spend time with Bam-bam Fury, Shewanna Spanking, other great women – and you fall over 5-foot Thunder and Trouble-and-Squeak and laugh a lot. It’s fun,” she said. (that would be the very English VerneyStarting next week, November 24, Downey, who chose a moniker playing on the team was offering two weeks of the British dish “bubble and squeak.” free practices,” she said. “We’re really Despite a “tough and macho” exterior, encouraging people to come and try – “the derby community is actually a really, and to just get people over their initial caring community,” Verney-Downey said. apprehension.” The group practices at the Seaplane It costs $200 a year to participate. Addi- Base Rec Hall in Ucluelet. tionally, players purchase skates and protective equipment including helmet, knee pads, wrist and mouth guards. A “fresh meat” kit (yes, that’s their term for new recruits) We use a powerful 1.5T GE MR System, runs $140. comparable to or exceeding hospital With grade MRI scanners. costumes showing Now accepting Physician Referrals wild gothic flair and plenty of lively antics. Every derby member has their 1211 Ryan Road, own Courtenay, BC V9N 3R6 alter-ego – there’s
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Ucluelet council looks to get back online with fibre optic after meetup ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News The stalled plan to bring fibre optic internet to the West Coast may have gotten a boost with a conference call, said Ucluelet Coun. Dario Corlazzoli. The phone meet-up included representatives from Tofino, First Nations, Telus, BC Hydro and Network BC. “It was a really good cross-section of players at the table,” Corlazzoli said. “It was a very positive meeting, it started off a little bit shaky we’re kind of wondering what they’ve done since we last talked but I think Mayor (Bill Irving) whipped the whip a little bit and they’ll hopefully be coming back with some positive results looking for the funding from the shortfall to complete the project.” Irving said the “main players with the money” were set to meet
last week to try to hash out a proposal and added that while local politicians are writing to the BC premiere Christy Clark on this issue local citizens, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to supplement these letters with their own. “It would be very helpful if the community could add some weight to this issue,” he said.
Signage to decrease speeds near schools District officials hope revamped signage will bring everyone up to speed on the need to decrease their speed in Ucluelet’s 30 km/h school zone. Ucluelet’s council recently met with school district officials as well as members of the RCMP regarding signage around the
school and the confusion that develops by having some signs suggesting a school zone and others suggesting a playground zone. A playground zone is different than a school zone in that it is in effect 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. “It was a very productive meeting and the outcome was streamlining of the signage through that area and a far more bolder presentation,” said Mayor Irving. He said district staff has been working diligently on the issue and the district plans to encompass the entire area from Marine Drive up Matterson Drive and down Peninsula Road to Alder Street into a playground zone. “We’re not changing anything per se were just bolding it and making it more clear that it’s just one zone now rather than the con-
fusion of two zones,” Coun. Corlazzoli said.
Local youth set to sail The Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS) is ready to welcome another Ucluelet Secondary crewmember on board. Ucluelet’s council reviewed a letter from SALTS’ booking manager and USS grad Robin Irving that lays out the 10-day opportunity available to one female USS student in summer 2014. The Victoria non-profit organization offers a sail training program for youth ages 13-25 years old. Two tall ships circumnavigate Vancouver Island provide handson oceanic experiences to 250 youth each year. Ucluelet’s harbour has been a longstanding stop on the SALT’s Island tour and each year the organization rewards the
community by offering a bursary that allows one USS student to experience the $1,574 10-day program free of charge. “Our staff, crews, and trainee families have come to greatly appreciate the services and hospitality of your community and the professionalism and kindness of Ucluelet Harbour Authority Staff,” read Irving’s letter. The offer alternates between male and female students each year and this year one female USS student will be sailing the Island’s seas from August 7-16 in 2014. Aubry Ludlow was the West Coast’s participant last year. “Aubry served as a tremendous ambassador for your community during his 10-day trip from Port Hardy to Ucluelet aboard the tall ship Pacific Swift,” read Irving’s letter.
CBT funds Ukee Trailblazers for district; leadership capacity impresses ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News For the past three weeks local youth have been developing their leadership capabilities through a first-time course offered by
Ucluelet’s parks and recreation department. Ukee Trailblazers made its first appearance in November thanks to a grant from the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust. “One of our big goals is to
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empower our youth in the area and give them some tools to expand their leadership skills and bring them back to the community and to their peers,” said Ucluelet’s director of parks and recreation Abby Fortune. The course was an instant hit, drawing in 25 local kids, who remained interested throughout the program. “We had a really, really, good response, better than we expected and the kids have stayed consistently throughout the weeks; they’ve been really stepping up to the
place,” Fortune said. The group met twice a week and their last class of the year was on Nov. 28. They will attend one more session in the New Year. Participants kicked off the week watching a contemporary movie containing a leadership message. Last week the group watched Remember the Titans. “They take the leadership lessons from that movie and then the second day is all about exploring those leadership lessons,” Fortune said. She hopes the Parks and Recreation department will be able to offer the course again in the future and that it will become a fixture on the schedules of local youth. “It’s something that we want to develop,” she said. “This is the starting point and one of the whole aspects with the (Ukee) Youth Room and youth leadership
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is creating that venue for the kids to learn and expand their growth and support their community.” Local youth Everett Watson was stoked on the opportunity to increase his leadership ability. “It’s all about getting in the right mind set and getting the principles of leadership down,” he said. “The characterists of a good leader and how to build a good team and all sorts of good stuff.” At 15, Watson is already becoming a leadership veteran, having taken two similar courses in the past through his involvement with Ucluelet’s Junior Canadian Rangers. “I thought it would be good for some of the younger rangers to learn a few of the things that I’ve been taught and also to refresh myself on some of the principles of leadership,” he said. The program is being facilitated by Ucluelet youth coordinator Mandala Smulders and Ricardo Manmohan, who was amazed by the leadership capacity already present among tWest Coast youth. “I was very impressed with how switched on they were with the leadership concepts. It actually forced me to bring a higher level than I was even remotely expecting to do,” he said. Manmohan is the program coordinator for the West Coast chapter of Leadership Vancouver Island (LVI) “I was dumbfounded; there’s something magical that those kids have that I’m hoping to learn more about as I interact more with them,” he said. reporter@westerlynews.ca SEND US YOUR STORY IDEAS! REACH US AT office@westerlynews.ca or 250-726-7029.
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Stall on West Coast higher ed MOU could lead to accord ANDREW BAILEY
Westerly News Tofino council will set up a meeting with Ucluelet’s council to strike an accord between the two communities and develop a template for working together. “Our two communities need a framework to work together on and I think this a framework that needs to provide a little bit more structure around how we communicate and cooperate with each other,” said Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne. She raised a motion, which council unanimously approved, to arrange a meeting with Ucluelet’s council to discuss establishing “a community to community accord or similar agreement to provide a framework for reciprocal communication and cooperation between the two communities. “And that a mutually developed community to community accord be the basis for establishing further agreements such as memorandums of understanding on specific regional or joint initiatives.” A memorandum of understanding between Ucluelet and Tofino to work towards higher learning on the West Coast hit a snag this month and put a spotlight on possible tensions between the two communities. Both councils were presented with the memorandum at their respective Nov. 12 meetings and while Ucluelet signed off on the agreement with little discussion, Tofino tabled the motion in order to discuss it further. “I definitely detected some reticence about moving too far too fast in a memorandum of understanding that was specifically focused on higher learning,” Osborne said of
Tofino’s Nov. 12 meeting. On Nov. 26 Tofino put off signing the memorandum a second time in order to establish the accord first. “I have no problems waiting a little bit, I think it’s really, really, important for the two communities to get this right,” Osborne said, “and to have this kind of foundation is something new and exciting. We haven’t seen this between Ucluelet and Tofino before.” She said she met with Ucluelet Mayor Bill Irving on Nov. 22. “What Mayor Irving and I discussed was having our councils meet together and developing a community to community accord or some such agreement that would lay those foundations for communication and cooperation and use that as a springboard to develop memorandums of understanding around specific initiatives like higher learning,” she said. “We had a really good discussion about ways that he and I would like to see our two communities move together forward on various different initiatives.” She noted the two communities have worked together effectively on “a lot of initiatives,” and emerging opportunities like higher learning, waste disposal, alternative energy sources and regional emergency planning will require collaborative teamwork. Both communities played well together to bring Leadership Vancouver Island to the West Coast for the first time this year and are currently working together on a complex care facility that will be located in Tofino, according to Osborne. She also pointed out Tofino and Ucluelet’s volunteer fire depart-
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Box 9, 121 3 Street Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND & INTENTION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE Pursuant to sections 24 and 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the District of Tofino intends to renew a lease agreement with the Tofino Salmon Enhancement Society for a term of five (5) years, commencing on January 1, 2014 for a portion of the lands legally described as District Lot 132, Clayoquot District, and known as Sharp Road, Ginnard Creek Pumphouse Site. The land will be used for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a fish hatchery and rearing facility. The District will receive $1.00 annually over the five (5) year term of the lease agreement and the extent of the assistance is estimated to be $6,000 per year. For more information, please contact:
Nyla Attiana Director of Finance (T) 250.725.3229 ext 24 (F) 250.725.3775 (E) nattiana@tofino.ca
ments have a solid mutual aid agreement and organizations like the Pacific Rim Art Society and the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust are strong examples of the West Coast working together. The two communities share a highschool in Ucluelet and the school’s parent advisory council is made up of members of both communities, noted Osborne who added kids from both towns play on the same sports teams and attend events together. +++ The district of Tofino will not join a Green Building Leaders initiative that calls on the provincial government to ramp up its efforts towards advancing energy efficient buildings. Tofino’s council reviewed a letter from Ellen Pond of the Green Building Leaders asking them to sign a letter of support addressed to the Province. The letter calls on the Province to improve on-bill financing pilots, reinstate provincial LiveSmart funding, collaborate with local governments to develop opt-in regulations
like bylaws promoting renewable energy usage, move towards a provincially used home labeling requirement and modernize the building code to increase the ability of local governments to develop innovative ways to encourage energy efficient buildings. Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne said she met a colleague of Pond’s at this years Union of BC Municipalities Convention and subsequently received a letter from Pond asking if Tofino would join Green Building Leaders’ campaign. Osborne said she was willing to write the letter on council’s behalf if council was in favour. Coun. Dorothy Baert said the Green Building Leaders letter was “excellent” and she supports anything that encourages the provincial government to take energy efficiency issues seriously. She said most of the letter’s recommendations could easily be put into practice but expressed concern over the home labeling requirement—an energy rating system for newly built homes—saying
this piece needed a closer look. Coun. Garth Cameron, Ucluelet’s former building inspector, said the energy rating system is an inevitable part of the BC building code’s future. He said anyone building a new home will soon be required to pay for an energy audit before they are able to move in and each new home will receive a number grade. “The higher the number, the more energy efficient your home is,” he said adding the idea is homes with high ratings will hold more resale value. “That is coming, it’s coming, it’s on its way,” he said. “It’s not here yet but energy audits for new homes will be mandatory and it’s going to download more costs to the con-
sumer who has their house built.” He strongly opposed Tofino endorsing the letter. “I don’t support this one bit because it’s already on its way, portions of it are in the building code...and every time we turn around it’s more money out of the pocket of the individual,” he said.
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QUALIFICATIONS: w Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent w Leadership skills and previous experience with children w Acceptable Ministry of Justice Criminal Records Check w Childcare related training is required Qualified applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by 4:00p.m. Friday, December 6th to: Abigail K. Fortune, Director of Parks & Recreation District of Ucluelet 500 Matterson Drive afortune@ucluelet.ca fax 250-726-7774 Please note only those short listed will be contacted. Full job description is available at the Ucluelet Community Centre
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Candidates should have a Grade 12 education and related courses in business or office administration. Two years related experience is required or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Candidates should possess exceptional computer skills, a positive attitude and be a good communicator. a The Administrative Assistant will work in the Tofino office. Flexible working hours will be required in order to attend CBT Board and Committee meetings during evenings and weekends. a Candidates are asked to send their resume and cover letter by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2013 to: a Rebecca Hurwitz, Managing Director Clayoqout Biosphere Trust PO Box 67 Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 rebecca@clayoquotbiosphere.org (250) 725-2219
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