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ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s Beggars Checklist published in 2009 suggests local governments should leave childcare services to the private sector or non-profit groups. Ucluelet can check this box as the Ucluelet Children’s Centre is run by the non-profit Ucluelet and Area Child Care Society. Tofino cannot check this box as the district operates the Tofino Children’s Centre. Both community’s centres brought in more revenues than expenditures in 2012 and both charge about $10,080 for a year’s worth of full-time childcare. The provincial average for full-time childcare for a two-year-old child is $9,000 peryear, according to the BC Government and Service Employees Union. The Alberni Valley Childcare Society, which operates daycare services in Port Alberni, charges $925 a month—$11,100 per-year— for full-time services for children between See CHECKLIST page 6

Area residents, including Tofino Mayor Josie Osborn, left foreground, and SD70 board members listen as Sarah Hogan asks for accountability on ‘consultation’ spending following a year’s delay on school closure decisions because of a legal technicality. At far left, superintendent Cam Pinkerton. To Hogan’s right, West Coast representative Gurmail Aujla. . (J. CARMICHAEL PHOTOS)

Parent group vows to track SD70 spending after legal gaffe numbers on how much the oversight will cost. “We are formerly requesting that we be informed of the costs of the consultation process, including staff time and the cost of additional legal fees,” Hogan said. Overturning an earlier controversial decision, the Alberni School District board of education announced in March there would be no school closures and no reconfiguration in the district for the 2014-15 school

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Westerly News Parents on the West Coast are tracking School District 70 expenses after a legal error kept trustees from closing a school due to budget woes. During Tuesday’s meeting and budget hearing in Ucluelet, Sarah Hogan of the Ucluelet Elementary School Parent Action Committee asked the school board for real

year, but that $800,000 in cuts will be coming to programs and services for students as a result. The initial motion that was passed, chairman Larry Ransom said at the time, was flawed and could not go through. “We sought legal advice on our process, and we are aware that our process was flawed,” he said. “It is quite unfortunate that staff failed See MONEY Page 15

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Last week’s Westerly News online poll results: Asked “Do you volunteer in your community?” 45% said they volunteer only in things that interest them. 18% said they are active volunteers, always looking for an opportunity to help out; 18% said they don’t have time to volunteer; and 18% said volunteering doesn’t interest them. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Westerly News welcomes Naomi Yamamoto, B.C.’s Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business to the West Coast. Congratulations to her on work she has done to help level the playing field for small business. It’s great to have her visit our Resort Municipalities on Business Walks with the Tofino Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce and to speak at the Tofino - Long Beach Chamber of Commerce luncheon today. More in next week’s Westerly.

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Supporting communities As the region’s community foundation, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust in the lucky position of being able to work closely with all of ADRIENNE the comMASON munities with the /LOCAL Clayoquot VOICE Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Region and with the many community organizations that make this such as wonderful place to live, work, play, and visit. The CBT helps community groups with funding, but we also support their work in other ways. Over the past few years, for instance, we’ve held workshops on board governance and grant writing, have supported regional initiatives like Leadership Vancouver Island and conversations

around formalizing a regional education economy, and have been working to build our library and archives into a valuable community resource. If you’ve never quite understood what the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust is and what we do, then don’t hesitate to stop by our office or give us a call. Our door is always open and we’re happy to explain how our work supports the vision and mission originally crafted by all of the communities of the region when the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve was designated in 2000. Like many of the organizations in the region, the CBT relies on the work of volunteers. Our board of directors has 10 primary directors, 10 alternate directors, and non-voting advisors from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Parks Canada, the

Province of BC, and Environment Canada. As well, over 40 community volunteers sit on our advisory committees who review funding applications and make their recommendations to the board. Through the work of our volunteers, we strive to support the region in ways that are inclusive, innovative and forward-thinking. Over the next while we’ll be a regular contributor to the Westerly News Local Voices column. We’d like to showcase the work of local organizations and demonstrate ways in which volunteerism, community partnerships, and philanthropy are strengthening our communities. If you have ideas of people or projects to cover, please get in touch. Adrienne Mason is the Research Coordinator at the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust.

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District of Toﬁno shouldn’t sell land - ever District of Tofino land should be held in perpetuity and not sold. Long term leasing would be an option to generate revenue, but title must be kept by the District. Once land is gone, it is gone forever. Larry Burr, Vancouver

Global Ed thanks for Any who attended the Global Ed fundraiser last month will attest that it was a fantastic evening! The band, Johnny Inappropriate had us on our feet all night. The event did not sell out, but was a success. We hope to bring them back in the fall and it is a show you will not want to miss. The community support and donations need to be recognized. A huge thank you to the Corlazzoli family for donating motel rooms for the band, to the Co-op for donating food, to Leslie and Andy Horne at the ANAF for being such hospitable hosts, to Carol Sedgewick for her impeccable leadership and organizational skills, to Sue and Billy Payne for poster creations and ticket sales, and to everyone who purchased tickets. Jodeyn Grills, Ucluelet

UES Heritage fair The 2014 UES Heritage Fair on April 11th was a huge success. Our intermediate students and staff have worked very hard for the last 7 weeks researching an aspect of Canadian history and/or culture. I would like to thank our community members who came out to judge at the fair and make this day special for the students. District of Ucluelet: Mayor Irving and Counsellor Oliwa, NIC: Bill Morrision, Ucluelet Historical society: Marva Chandler, Jan Smith and Pieter Timmerans RCMP: Susan Argyle. Pam and Dave McIntosh, Gord Dunsmore, Norannda Sigmund. From Alberni Valley Museum Shelley Harding, Pat Dahlquist and Pam Craig, School District 70: Cam Pinkerton and Gurmail Aujla, NTC: Lynette Lucas. USS “Alumni” judges: Rachel Dziama, Megan Fortune, Kyle Grilli, Kendall Arsenault, Sierra Griffin, Adriana Todesco, Lucas Van Camp and Matthew Auld.

UES will send 20 students, selected by our judges and staff, to the Alberni Valley Museum Regional Heritage Fair on May 2nd. Christine Brice UES Teacher

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Ambassadors, continued from Page 3 Left. Tofino district and chamber officials are joined by officials from Parksville, Qualicum and Port Alberni - and Mayor Josie Osborne, right, and her dog Petey, center. ANDREW BAILEY PHOTOS

“We came over to check out the program because we heard about it at (VIEAC) and it sounded like a great plan for many communities so we wanted to see how it went and we were very impressed,” Brouilette said. She said Qualicum will work to tailor the program for its own locals with an especially keen eye on the

historical and cultural components. The Qualicum Beach chamber of commerce expressed support as well. “It’s a great program and it would be really, really, nice to be able to deliver it in Qualicum Beach where we live and kudos to (Tofino) for creating such a welcoming program for people,

and teaching people about what goes on in Tofino,” said Evelyn Clark, president and CEO of the Qualicum Beach chamber. Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne was thrilled but not surprised by the positive reception. “Over the past few years we’ve had more and more enquiries from tourism

associations and municipalities about the success of our ambassador program so it’s thrilling to see people here from Parksville, Qualicum and Port Alberni to share the success of our program and they’ve all said they learned things about Tofino which is fantastic,” she said. While she is happy to see

other communities working towards bringing the program to their own locals, she is hopeful Tofitians will take advantage of what’s at their doorstep. “I wish that every single local in Tofino could take this program. (Whether) you’ve lived here for 30 years, all your life, or you’ve only been here for 6 months,

you will learn something.” The Tofino-Long Beach chamber runs the program in partnership with the Raincoast Education Society and more information about the free program and how to sign up can be found on the chamber’s website at www. tofinochamber.org. reporter@westerlynews.ca

AGM heralds Toﬁno Chamber of Commerce successes ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News Tofino’s business community packed into Jamie’s Rainforest Inn on March 27 for the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting. The chamber is coming off a successful 2013 in which it was named the runner up for BC’s chamber of the year, a significant coup for the small organization. “The Tofino Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is an inspiring example of a small chamber punching above its weight and helping to tangibly lead its community forward,” said BC Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Winter. Mayor Josie Osborne was the event’s keynote speaker and gave high accolades to her businessrepresenting audience.

“It’s because of you we have such an incredible and vibrant local economy,” she said. Osborne said Tofino boasts about 425 business licenses in a community where only about 1,600 people over the age of 19 are living. “That means about one in four adults who live in Tofino owns a business; that’s pretty incredible,” she said. The chamber expects to spend about $152,700 in 2014 with the lion’s share of this coming from about $98,000 worth of membership revenue. Membership rates were raised by $25 this year ($5 for non-profit organizations) and the chamber’s sole full-time employee executive director Gord Johns said this increase was needed to keep the level of services intact. “It was a very difficult deci-

sion by our board but to continue to deliver the service that we’re delivering and with the size of the membership they felt it was an adequate time to do so,” he said adding the chamber had not increased fees in five years. The bulk of the chamber’s spending will be $85,000 for employee wages and benefits—for one full-time and one part-time employee— and $24,000 to the Raincoast Education Society (RES), which helps deliver the chamber’s Ambassador Program. He said the chamber’s roughly 330 members is impressive and on par with larger communities like Duncan’s chamber which as about 350 members and Parksville’s at around 450 members. He said the chamber’s membership is so high because it invests in people and builds relationships

between people and place. “Our town is made up of small business,” Johns said. “Business is about relationships and we know relationships are about people.” Memberships services include networking opportunities through a variety of events including six sponsored luncheons, nine Green Breakfast Meetings, five Mayor’s breakfasts, and five sponsored workshops. “We have incredible sponsors, we have people that get it, they really want to support the business community they buy lunch to bring people together,” Johns said. “We had a lot of really prominent people from throughout British Columbia, leaders in the community, leaders in the region, and people that brought information and ways to network in our communities.”

He said connecting people community and business is the best form of economic development. “If you don’t know each other you don’t trust each other and if you don’t trust each other you’re not going to do business with each other,” he said. He spoke to the chamber’s push for higher learning on the West Coast and “positioning Tofino as a higher learning destination. “ He said the chamber will continue to be a strong advocate for social issues like preserving the natural environment of Clayoquot Sound. The chamber received much attention in December for its voiced opposition to the Northern Gateway Pipeline project. “I don’t think we expected to even come close to being the voice that we’ve become around that lobby,” Johns said.

Comox to host 8th Annual BC Shellﬁsh & Seafood Festival The eighth annual BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival – happening from June 13 to 22, 2014 – is expanding this year with a greater focus on expanding culinary activities, educational events and tours, helping to showcase the importance of the Val-

ley’s role in the shellfish industry in British Columbia. The festival expansion is driven by Comox Valley Economic Development and Tourism (CVEDS) who has taken on a greater role in supporting the development and marketing of the festi-

val for 2014. Previously, the BC Shellfish Growers Association (BCSGA) was responsible for both coordinating the growers and the creation and management of the event. This year, their partnership with the CVEDS will allow them to focus

on engagement with their membership, which has helped to foster new events for the eighth year. “Having Comox Valley Economic Development & Tourism working to manage the BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival opens up a lot of opportun-

ities for our growers,” says Roberta Stevenson, executive director of the BCSGA. “Bringing different industry groups together like this demonstrates the collaborative attitude that’s found in the Comox Valley. The new format will allow for an

expanded events schedule and more exposure for our local products.” Along with the partnership between the CVEDS and the BC Shellfish Growers Association, the event is assisted by a See FESTIVAL Page 14

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REAL ESTATE

Lenders put Wyndansea on block at bargain $7.95 million JACKIE CARMICHAEL

Westerly News Wyndansea is back on the market – and a bargain, if you’ve got $8 million in your pocket. Jones, Lang, Lasalle of Vancouver put the 360-acre ocean-side paradise-in-the-making on the market last week on behalf of the lenders. “We’ve dropped the price, quite aggressively, to $7.95 million,” said realtor Alan Johnson. “We had it listed before on behalf of the lenders in a court-ordered sale,” Johnson said. First introduced as a “eco-luxury global hotel” in 2006, the oceanfront golf course resort’s development has been stalled since 2008’s economic grind-down. In a letter to council dated June 11, 2013, Elke Loof-Koehler of the Wyndansea Development Corporation said Wyndansea was again teeing up to become “the first of 41 golf course resorts under the NickElse Loof-Koehler and golf legend Jack Nicklaus, whose name is linked to the long-planned Wyndansea development.

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wrangling. Her dream baby project, once touted for plans of 180 hotelcondo suites and 95 beach and golf villas on 360 acres, attracted new lenders, thanks to its “distinct positioning.” Once listed for sale at $37 million, in built-out condition it would reportedly be worth upwards of a half-billion dollars. Loof-Koehler’s letter laid out some changes to the development’s existing master plan she felt necessary for the project to move forward. Listed two years ago for $14 mil-

lion - almost twice the current asking price - it was taken off the market while Loof-Koehlertried to put find renewed financing after losing the property. “The lenders are now looking back to the market for sale. They had been giving Elke some time, but that time now has ended,” Johnson said. It’s a plum spot, with much of its 360 acres developed, frontage on both the inlet and Pacific side. Anchored by a partially-complete 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course – early promo pictures show Loof-Koehler and Nicklaus

smiling with Pacific panorama behind them - the property has three kinds of zoning – single family, multi-family and hotel. Thirty lots make up the Signature Circle; half of those are waterfront, and all are serviced . The rest of the lots are roughed in, with interior roads mostly done. “There’s a significant level of development that has been done,” Johnson said, estimating that $25 million or $30 million worth of investment and improvements have been done. editor@westerlynews.ca

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$19,891 surplus at the end of 2012. The Tofino Children’s Centre brought in $160,342 in 2012 with $123,808 from user fees, $32,159 from grants, $3,880 from donations and $495 from “other revenue from own sources.” It spent $140,451 that year with the lion’s share being $106,797 for wages and salaries followed by $25,163 in employee benefits and $8,491 for goods and services. A portion of the $19,891 surplus was put in a reserve to address the centre’s future needs, according to the municipal report. Tofino CAO Bob MacPherson said the centre is run on a cost recovery basis. “We are not subsidizing a

money-losing venture there,” he said. “It is set up to be cost recovery so that tax dollars are not spent on the daycare.” He acknowledged there have been years where the centre’s enrollment did not reach capacity so tax dollars were needed to cover costs but he added that taxpayer-support has never covered more than 5 per cent of the centre’s operational costs in a year. MacPherson said daycare is an important service for Tofino to provide in order to retain young families with two working parents. “I think in Tofino it’s a very important service and without the district offering it I don’t know it would have been offered over the last several years,” he said.

He suggested the district is charging less than a privately owned childcare facility would. “We operate on a cost recovery basis the private sector offering daycare would operate on cost recovery plus presumably a profit basis and I would assume that would put them at a higher price point,” he said. Premier Christy Clark recently denied a push from British Columbians calling for a provincially subsidized $10-a-day childcare program and told CTV News on March 9 that such a program would cost about $2 billion in taxpayer funding. reporter@westerlynews.ca

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DISASTER READINESS

BC not prepared for earthquake; West Coast prepared to lead ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News BC Auditor General Russ Jones recently released a “Catastrophic Earthquake Report” slamming the provincial government for its lack of Mayor Bill Irving emergency preparedness progress and for leaving BC unprepared for an earthquake event. “A tough report offers a great opportunity, and this one in particular will help us continue to identify what work needs to be done to best prepare B.C. communities and families for a major earthquake,” said BC’s Attorney General Suzanne Anton. The province’s confusing emergency communication methods were put on blast in October 2012,

when Ucluelet and Tofino interpreted a Tsunami advisory bulletin significantly differently. Tofino evacuated residents to high ground while Ucluelet did not. Ucluelet Mayor Bill Irving said the event should have made it clear to the province that its communication methods need an upgrade. Irving was pleased to see Emergency Management BC (EMBC), Environment Canada, and Natural Resources Canada host two public education forums on the West Coast last month but he said the province has moved at a glacial pace to address its communication concerns. “We’re somewhat concerned that they haven’t moved very far in that effort so it’s good to see them actually out in the communities expressing the issues and hearing feedback,” he said. West Coast officials saw Jones’ “Catastrophic Earthquake Report” as an opportunity to take the lead

and lobby for a stronger emergency communication system, according to Irving. He said Ucluelet is partnering with Tofino and the West Coast’s First Nations communities to deliver a strong message to the province that it is time to implement firm communication strategies. “We’re hoping to take to the province a rather pointed recommendation that they use the West Coast as a pilot to demonstrate exactly how it would work so other communities can start to build up some of their capacity in a realistic fashion,” he said. “It’s better to be aggressive and a nuisance now then have something very serious happen and then say ‘we should have done something,’ so we’re going to be very pushy this year.” He hopes a meeting with the province will occur before the end of June. “This area does need to be prepared and we’re going to present

to the province a package that I think that will be very easy to accomplish, and inexpensive as well, to try to deal with some of those response issues,” Irving said. “Quite frankly if they say, “we’ll think about it” we’re going to try to move ahead anyway.” He said an effective communication strategy is an immediate need because an emergency could happen tomorrow. “We talk about it all the time; let’s start implementing something, even if it’s not perfect let’s get it out there and then help it evolve. That’s why a pilot in this region would be an enormous benefit,” Irving said. “We’ve talked about it enough; it’s time to get these processes on the ground.” In BC, all levels of government share emergency planning responsibilities and the province will work with local authorities, First Nations and non-governmental organizations to become better prepared for an emergency, according to Anton.

“In British Columbia, being prepared for an emergency is a shared responsibility that begins at home with families and communities. Everyone has a role to play,” she said. “The immediate actions we are taking at Emergency Management BC in response to the Auditor General’s report, along with the consultation and the public education campaign, will all form part of a long-term plan that supports practical and responsible actions for all partners involved in earthquake preparedness and response.” Ucluelet has a slew of educational activities lined up for Emergency Preparedness Week—May 4-10—and locals can get a leg up by reading about the district’s emergency management structure and response plan in next week’s Westerly News. reporter@westerlynews.ca

Resident fear Village Square commercial zone hinders resale prices ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News Ucluelet’s Village Square Commercial Zone restricts residential uses and some residents with properties within this zone believe resale values are being hindered as a result. The commercial zone was adopted in 1999 and allowed commercial and mixed commercial/residential uses. The zone was intended to create a vibrant downtown core consisting of retailers, office spaces, restaurants, tourist accommodation,

cultural and community services and multi-family dwellings like apartments, according to a report submitted by Patricia Abdullah. Houses with the principal use of single-family dwellings conflict with both the zoning bylaw and Ucluelet’s Official Community Plan (OCP). Residents living in the area at the time the new zoning was adopted in 1999 were able to continue their existing use of their property, however, under section 911 of the local government act this right can be discontinued under a variety of

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area and during Tuesday night’s meeting council review a report from Abdullah, which laid out four options to consider. 1. Simply receive the report as information. 2. Consider a rezoning application if the residents bring one forward. 3. Initiate a rezoning to allow for single-family dwellings as a principal use in the CS-1 zone for the identified properties. 4. Direct staff to include residential single-family dwellings as a principal use for the identified properties under a new zoning bylaw

that has yet to receive its second reading. Council did not flirt with the idea of opening up its Official Community Plan for amendments and ultimately decided to wait for an official application from the residents before doing anything. Abdullah clarified that only the properties identified in the report would be affected and none of these options encompassed the whole neighborhood. Oliwa wondered what the difference was between the second option and the current situation.

“Isn’t that basically what’s already happening by having those property owners come forward,” he asked. Abdullah responded that the residents’ letter did not count as a formal application and that the district is yet to receive a formal application. Coun. Dario Corlazzoli noted the district plans to review its OCP in 2015 and suggested council choose option one. “If we did choose (option one), it doesn’t disallow anyone from coming forward to See PRICES page 8

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EDUCATION

USS students brush up on science of genomics, DNA ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News The Genome BC Geneskool arrived in Ucluelet last week to deliver two hour-long workshops to Ucluelet Secondary School science students. A genome is an organism’s complete set of DNA. For example, a person consists of roughly 20 trillion cells with each one containing about 23,000 genes; the entire collection of genes is a genome. Understanding how to read this information is the art of genomics and wielding this art could lead to the creation of better medicines and increase the effectiveness of existing medicines, according to the California-based Jackson Laboratory. “By understanding the predictive power of patients’ genomes and the products of those genomes, it should be possible to identify individuals at risk of disease and to create smarter, more effective treatments for those who are already ill,” according to the Duke Institute for Genome sciences and policy. This level of science can obviously be intimidating for high school students and USS teacher Michael Chapman was stoked to welcome

Danny Osborne and Lindsay Morrison study the science of genomes.

Genome BC’s Geneskool programming to both his Grade 10 and 11 science classes on April 10.

“For the older kids its a great opportunity for them to get their feet wet and potentially look into

doing some science courses at a post secondary institute and with the younger kids it’s great because it’s something that is informative and fun and just a great learning experience,” Chapman said. “One of the great things about this is they take some of the somewhat complex scientific things and are able to translate it into a fun activity so the kids don’t get intimidated when they hear about things like genotype phenotype and alleles.” Genome BC works with governments, academia and industry in sectors like forestry, aquaculture, and mining, to generate social and economic benefits

for BC and Canada, according to it’s website. The Geneskool’s programming is free and available to any BC school that asks for it, according to vice president of communications and education Sally Greenwood. “We understand that genomics is kind of a disruptive new innovative technology and we feel it’s our responsibility and our opportunity to provide the next generation with skills and understanding around genomics and new technology,” she told the Westerly News, “So that they will have better understanding, see the relevance of it, and that there will be greater uptake and then we’ll really be able to realize the benefits of the technology.” She said without bringing the next generation up to speed on genomics, the science’s true potential will never be realized. “Teachers are strapped schools are strapped and what we’re trying to do is just provide more exciting opportunities, maybe some lab tests and some tools and techniques, that the regular school system is not able to support on a regular basis,” she said. “We bring in PhD and masters students and people who are

Prices, continued from Page 7 have an individual rezoning so if one property owner couldn’t wait until we did

this review the opportunity is still there for them to come through that process

and ask for a rezoning,” he ment process would take. said. “The flow would be a District CAO Andrew lot better to wait until we Yeates suggested six months actually open would be more than enough the OCP.” time. DISTRICT OF TOFINO Oliwa asked “It certainly wouldn’t be rd Box 9, 121 3 Street how much it longer than 6 months if we ToĮno BC V0R 2Z0 would cost the got busy,” Yeates said. “ The district to open costs incurred are adverPART TIME CHILD CARE WORKER its OCP before tising, signage, any staff COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CENTRE 2015 and how research work, and any legal long an amendfees that we might run into.” RepoƌƟng to the Daycare Supervisor, a Part Time Child Care Worker will Corlazbe primarily responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operaƟons of the zoli made Paula Ross Community Children’s Centre. DANCE SOCIETY atomotion accept An Early Childhood EducaƟon Assistant CerƟĮĐĂte and a valid option Emergency Child Care First Aid cĞƌƟĮĐate are required. The one but successful applicant must have experience working with children found no aged 30 months to 6 years of age and 20 hours of completed Ucluelet Community Centre seconder. course work in the areas of child development, guidance, health Coastal Community Services Hub Coun. and safety or nuƚƌŝƟon. Sally Mole moved A criminal record check is required. An ECE diploma is not required option two for this poƐŝƟon but would be an asset. and was seconded The deadline for applicaƟons is 4:00 pm on Friday, April 25, 2014. by Coun. Randy QualiĮed candidates are invited to apply in ǁƌŝƟng by submŝƫng a cover Oliwa though leƩer and detailed resume with employment related references to: Oliwa Laura MacPherson recanted Daycare Supervisor this Seeking new (T) 250-725-4009 second directors. (F) 250-725-3775 later 250-726-2313 (E) children@toĮno.ca in the

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discussion. Coun. Geoff Lyons agreed with Mole’s support of option two. “Option two gives an opportunity for the individuals to actually come forward and make an application or at least to consider the fact that maybe they’d be better waiting for an OCP review...which could save them a significant amount,” he said. Corlazzoli expressed confusion over the difference between the first two options. Mayor Bill Irving said they both meant “technically the same thing” but that “Number two’s just clarifying the process a little bit more.” After this clarification Oliwa withdrew his second, and Lyons stepped in as seconder. Council voted to go with option two— consider a rezoning application if the residents bring one forward—with Oliwa the only vote in opposition. During the meeting’s public question period, Uclue-

let local Dave Christensen asked council to clarify the decision they had just made. Corlazzoli responded that the motion hadn’t changed anything but provided a clearer direction to the zone’s residents. “In my mind there’s nothing different now then it was before we dealt with this because the opportunity is available to any landowner to rezone as a group or individually,” he said. Christensen asked how council had “dealt” with the issue by passing a motion that changed nothing and Corlazzoli reiterated the process was now laid out more clearly. “We’ve accepted the fact that there may be a proposal coming forward but we still need that proposal to come forward,” Corlazzoli said. “We haven’t opened up a new process by doing this.” reporter@westerlynews.ca

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

EDUCATION

Ucluelet students celebrate heritage with school fair ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News Ucluelet Elementary School’s gym was chalk full of history last week as students put their projects on display for the school’s annual Heritage Fair on April 10. Students in Grades 3-7 choose a topic to focus on and spend about eight weeks learning everything they can about that topic while also creating a visual display for their presentation. Students who chose Canadian topics are eligible for a chance to represent Ucluelet at the regional fair in Port Alberni on May 2. About 60 projects filled the gym and the Canadian content level ran high with about 45 Canadianbased presentations. Community judges went through each display and interviewed each student to select the 20 projects that will represent Ucluelet at regionals. Brice said a key component for the judges is whether a student delivers strong communication of their topic and this year’s presenters nailed it. “They put a lot of work into it, they did an amazing job, they’re very gung-ho and our community judges said to me today’ I think these are even better than last year’ so that’s part of building the culture in this school; kids really want to do their best,” Brice said. “It’s really hard to pick only 20 to go to Port Alberni; that’s probably the toughest part of today, that some kids didn’t get chosen.” One student who was chosen to represent Ucluelet at the regional fair is nine-year-old Noah Lim, a grade 4 student who presented on Canadian author Robert Munsch. She said she picked Munsch because she thought it would be neat to find out what an author’s life is like though she is not interested in becoming an author herself. “I won a trip to Port Alberni because I worked very hard on this and there’s a whole bunch of judges and when the judges come by they ask you a whole bunch of questions and if you’re confident and answer the questions with pride and look into their eyes you win,” she told the Westerly News. “I’m very excited to go to Port Alberni because we get to go to a museum and ride on a train and do a whole bunch of fun stuff.” The Heritage Fair has been a long-standing feature of UES’s scholastic schedule but has expanded in the past two years to allow more grades to participate, according to Brice. She said broadening the range allows younger students to

Left, Leigha Auld chose Dolls of Canada as her Heritage Fair topic this year. Above, Grade 4 student Owen Rhodes’ presentation on Captain James Cook included samples of food Cook served his crew to prevent scurvy. Below, Grade 7 students Ainsley Drake and Dempsey Appenheimer check out Appenheimer’s Heritage Fair presentation on Ancient Greek Food. Bottom: Noah Lim shows her Robert Munsch display that earned her a trip to Port Alberni for the regional fair May 2. (ANDREW BAILEY PHOTOS)

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EAT/PLAY/LIVE

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Public-private partnership to boost Bunny’s Ukee offerings The Easter Bunny will arrive in Ucluelet on Sunday, April 20, and will leave an Easter Egg Hunt at 12:30 p.m. Each year Ucluelet’s Black Rock Resort helps the Easter Bunny hide treats throughout Big Beach. Last year, the Resort supplemented the Bunny’s offerings with over 5,000 Easter eggs mixed in “with alternate gifts for the nonsugar consumers in the crowd,” according to the resort’s general manager Adele Larkin. Larkin asked the district to pitch in $200 for this year’s event. “Our hope is to again be able to offer a similar event to our

wonderful community,” she said through the letter. “We do need help though as it seems that each year the donations thin out a bit while expectation grows.” Ucluelet’s municipal council referred the request to the parks and recreation department’s special events budget and parks and recreation director Abby Fortune said the resort’s $200 request was accepted. This is the first time the district has partnered with Black Rock to assist the Easter Bunny’s efforts at Big Beach. “We’re happy to support a community event that reaches out to the families of the community,” Fortune said.

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EAT/PLAY/LIVE: EVENTS

17th annual Toﬁno Shorebird Festival May 2-4 The Raincoast Education Society is getting ready for the 17th Annual Tofino Shorebird Festival, set for May 2-4. The opening reception and guest presentation “Shorebirds of the West Coast” with avian biologist Mark Maftei is from 6:30-8:30 on Friday, May 2 at Darwin’s Café in the Tofino Botanical Gardens. $10. “From sandy beaches to rocky reefs to tidal mudflats, the diverse habitats found along the West Coast of Vancouver Island are home to a number of familiar shorebirds year-round. Every spring and fall, these hardy locals are joined by vast flocks of migratory species that use critical stopover sites like the Tofino Mudflats to rest and refuel on their lengthy journeys,” said Dan Harrison, executive director of the Raincoast Education Society. “This talk will focus on the behavior and ecology of resident and migrating shorebirds on the West Coast.” Every year from late April through May, flocks of sandpipers, plovers, Whimbrels, and many

other shorebirds pass through the Tofino area. Thousands stop here to feed and rest as they make their impressive journey from South and Central America northward to their Arctic breeding grounds. The protected forests, expansive mudflats, long sandy beaches, and rocky shorelines of this area create the right combination of habitats to draw over 40 species of shorebirds to the area, including the largest migratory concentrations of Whimbrels anywhere in British Columbia and impressive flocks of Western Sandpipers, Dunlin and more. The threatened Red Knot is

also a regular visitor each spring, as well as Rock Sandpiper in winter. In 2010, local bird expert Adrian Dorst listed at least 30 species of shorebirds. On Saturday, May 3, kayak guide and naturalist Andy Murray will lead Birding by Kayak on the Arakun mudflats at the base of Meares Island, starting at Tofino Sea Kayaking. $75. For information call 250-725-4222. “This is a unique birding opportunity to paddle … along the shores of ancient coastal rainforests of giant Western

Redcedars, Sitka Spruce, and Western Hemlocks,” a spokesperson said. Also on May 3, lunch with the artist and art show featuring the lino-cut block prints of Allison Tremain, 12-3 p.m. at Jamie’s Rainforest Inn Restaurant and Lounge. From 3-5 p.m., Andy Murray and Adrian Dorst will lead “Building Better Birding Skills on the Tofino Mudflats,” starting at Jamie’s Rainforest Inn. “This program is great for new and experienced birders as well as anyone interested in the Tofino Mudflats Wildlife Management Area. Learn how to identify and count geese, ducks, shorebirds, raptors and more on the Tofino Mudflats,” a spokesperson said. From 7:30-8:30 p.m., avian biologist Shanti Davis will present “The Juan de Fuca Eddy – a critical stopover site for migrating Sabine’s gulls” at Tofino Botanical Gardens. “Sabine’s gulls undertake spectacular long distance migrations, travelling more than 30,000 km

annually from the circumpolar Arctic to wintering areas in the southern hemisphere. Tracks of Sabine’s gulls from a breeding colony in the Canadian High Arctic reveal that the Juan de Fuca Eddy off the West Coast of Vancouver Island is the most important stopover site used by these remarkable birds during both their north and southbound migration,” a spokesperson said. On Sunday, May 4, Cleland Island Ecological Reserve Warden Pete Clarkson will lead “A Guided Voyage to Cleland Island Seabird Colony.” “Cleland Island Ecological Reserve is the best spot in the region for seabirds, where we often see spectacular Tufted Puffins, Marbled Murrelets, Rhinoceros Auklet, and Black Oystercatchers,” said a spokesman. Book through Jamie’s Whaling, Tofino (606 Campbell St) at 1-800667-9913 or info@jamies.com. The Birds of the West Coast weekend field course with Dr. Barb Beasley is set for May 9-11. editor@westerlynews.ca

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CALENDAR of EVENTS/WHAT’S ON 16 WEDNESDAY

19 SATURDAY.

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Tofino library, 331 Main St., open 10am–noon & 1–5pm. St. Francis of Assisi Church, Easter Vigil, 9 p.m., Tofino AA meeting, 7:30pm, St. Francis Church, 441 Main, Tofino.

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, Tofino. Healthy Babies Program/Family Ties, 10:30am. Drop-in for expectant, new parents, Coastal Family Place, Free community lunch, noon–2pm, Coastal Community Services Hub, Ucluelet. Info 250-726-2343. Tofino library, 331 Main St., 3–7pm.

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West Coast Good Friday Service, local churches participating (see Page 11) Long Beach Golf Course, 10:30 a.m. Good Friday, Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, 3 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Church, Tofino; 5 p.m., Holy Family Church, Ucluelet. Note: April closed dates for the StrongStart programs in both towns Friday April 18th Good Friday, Monday April 21st All closed days at UES StrongStart and Wickanninish StrongStart. Tofino Library Storytime 11:30 a.m.12 noon. 331 Main St. Preschool

Easter Egg Hunt, Big Beach, 12:30 pm. Celebration of the 30th anniversary of Meares Island Tribal Park. The occasion will be celebrated at the Tofino Community Hall, starting at 1:30pm. traditional song, dance, food, family activities. Christ Community Church, 10:30am, 1419 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet. Grace Bible Church, 10:30am, Ucluelet Community Ctr., 500 Matterson Dr. Holy Family Church, 10 am, 1664 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet; 7:30 p.m. St. Lawrence Church, Ahousaht. St. Columba Church, 10:30am, 110 Second St. Tofino. Tofino Bible Fellowship at Tofino Legion Hall, 331 Main, at 10:30

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HOROSCOPE ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may need to come up with some new ways to show your affection, as your old ways are starting to fall short. Look to Leo for inspiration. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a few kinks still need to be worked out, but your master plan will soon be in place. Start putting the wheels in motion and your work won’t go unrecognized. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are great at creating a good time out of nothing at all. Get together with a few friends and let the good times roll. Others may envy this talent. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You have a rare opportunity to show off your skills this week, Cancer. When your talents are on display, don’t worry about hogging that spotlight. Enjoy your time in the limelight. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Take some time for quiet inspiration, Leo. It is just what you need after a busy week in which your stamina was put to the test. Rest and recharge for a few days. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Tasks at work have certainly tried your patience, Virgo. Just when you are settled in, you get pulled in another direction very quickly. Save up those vacation days. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 It’s time to lighten up, Libra. Throw a party, take a trip or hang out with friends. Just be sure to focus on fun and let other concerns fall by the wayside for a little while. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, do your best to get all of your ducks in a row this week. Keep distractions at bay and don’t allow social engagements to take precedence over more pressing matters. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you will have to remain two steps ahead of everyone else to get a project done this week. Things are moving quite quickly now, so make every minute count. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A challenge is on the horizon, Capricorn. But remain calm and you will handle every challenge that comes your way. Aries provides some extra help. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, some may call you stubborn, but “dedicated” might be a more appropriate term. Once your mind is set, it is hard to pull you off course, and this week is no different. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You have plenty of energy to carry you through to the weekend, Pisces. A big surprise is in store in the coming days.

Ucluelet Parks and Recreation Department’s Earth Day Clothing and Toy Swap Event, UCC, 1-4 p.m. Every Tuesday, 11:30 to 1:00 the Fish and Loaves free Community Lunch at the Tofino Community hall. Healthy Babies Program/Family Ties, 10:30am. Ucluelet library, Ucluelet Community Centre, open 1–6pm. The Edge Youth Room, 3–6pm, Ucluelet Community Centre Youth night, 7-9pm, Tofino Legion. St. Francis of Assisi Church, mass 5pm, 441 Main St. Tofino. Food Bank on the Edge, pick up

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laration. For info, Emery Hartley: 250-266-1694 Monday Night Movies, Tofino, 8 pm Clayoquot Community Theatre EcoThemed Short Films for Earth Day! Sea Shepherds Galapagos (33 min) mission to catch shark-fin poachers in a joint mission with Ecuador. Bears Forever a short doc on bear hunting in BC’s Great Bear rainforest. Activist vignettes. 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

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14. Banes 15. Catastrophe 1. A braid 20. Atomic #77 5. Print errors 21. A note appended to a letter 11. Any of 3 avatars of Vishnu 22. Licks 12. Odor masking toiletry 23. Adam’s wife 16. Abba __, Israeli politician 27. Counterbalance 17. An enlisted person 29. Brokeback star’s initials 18. Any speed competitor 30. Golf score 19. Manitoba hockey team 31. Manuscripts (abbr.) 24. The Bay state 32. Old English 25. Trees with conelike catkins 33. Pod legume 26. Central area of a church 34. Upper arm muscle 27. 2 year old sheep 35. Japanese warrior 28. Interpret written words 36. Oh, God! 29. Greek goddess of youth 37. A Scottish cap 30. Bullfighting maneuver 38. Expresses surprise 31. Shapes 40. Carbon particles 33. Decreased 41. 4th cognomen 34. Fly 42. “Joy Luck Club” actressIrene 38. Unbelief 44. Holds 39. Traditional Hindu rhythms 45. Favorable factors 40. Yemen capital 46. Bird enclosure 43. Prayer leader in a mosque 44. A sheep up to the age of one year 47. Act of pay for usage 48. St. Francis of __ 45. Soldier in an airborne unit 50. Aussie bear 49. What a cow chews 51. Day-O singer’s initials 50. K particle 52. One of the six noble gases 51. 50 cent pieces 54. Apiary inhabitants 53. Trauma center 55. Proboscis 54. 2011 Stanley Cup winners 57. “Titanic” star’s initials 56. Inner bract of a grass spikelet 61. Lincoln’s state 58. The Show-Me State 62. Atomic #28 59. Self-immolation by fire ritual 60. Offshoot interests 63. Amounts of time 64. Salty 65. Guinea currency 1971-85 THIS WEEKS ANSWER

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

WEEPING CEDAR WOMAN

Statue to headline 30th anniversary of Meares Island Tribal Park ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News A coalition of Tofino-based organizations that lobbied for the Weeping Cedar Woman statue’s return to Tofino during a January council meeting expect to have her in place for the 30th anniversary of the Meares Island Tribal Park designation on Sunday, April 20. The statue was expected to be trucked out of Victoria on Tuesday and brought to Tofino’s community hall where the April 20 anniversary celebrations will take place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. “We hope that Cedar Woman will be a part of that celebration,” said Friends of Clayoquot Sound campaigning manager Emery Hartley. Tofino’s municipal council was expected to deliberate on the

statue’s temporary April 20 location during their Tuesday, April 15 regular meeting. The total cost of the project will tally about $27,000 and fundraising efforts had brought in about $14,000 by presstime, according to Hartley. The $27,000 figure encompasses the statue’s acquisition, transport, and installation. The Weeping Cedar Woman underwent a roughly $5,000 refurbishment in preparation for her West Coast stay and these funds were donated by a Victoria-based business, according to Hartley. The Wickaninnish Inn donated $1,000 to the statue’s return and

the Tofino Arts Council pitched in $500; Hartley said both have been rallying support from other businesses and organizations. Rhino Coffee House and Tony’s Pizza pitched in funding for the statue’s roughly $1,500 transportation cost and drummed up

See FESTIVAL continued from Page 5 number of Comox Valley businesses and operators, ranging from growers and harvesters to wineries, restaurants and hotels. “By helping with the marketing and promotion of the BC Shellfish & Seafood Festi-

additional support from Tofino’s business community, Hartley said. “The Weeping Cedar Woman represents people coming together, she’s this cool cross-cultural art piece that was carved at a time when the Tofino community and the Tlao-qui-aht people worked together to stop the logging of Meares Island,” Hartley said. “It’s awesome to see that really coming to a head now with everyone working together businesses, organizations, societies and individuals to bring her back to Tofino.” Tofitian Michael Mullen spoke on behalf of the coalition dur-

ing January’s meeting and was thrilled to see the statue en route. He said the April 20 anniversary event at Tofino’s community hall will be a powerful experience. “30 years ago the Tla-o-qui-aht had a vision; they were national leaders the first people anywhere who actually stopped a logging crew and 30 years later arguably that’s the only reason we have a functioning economy and an actual viable ecology here,” he said. Mullen believes the most likely permanent home for her will be the northwest corner of Tofino’s village green “as a protective spirit to ensure the conservation aesthetic will rule the day here,” he said. “This is really about the future as much as it’s about the past.”

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Westerly News Ucluelet’s beloved mascot Knuckles the Grey Whale is in line for an upgrade. Knuckles will continue to be a locally representative grey whale but a new outfit will allow Knuckles to handle the West Coast’s wet weather and therefore attend more events, according to Ucluelet chamber of commerce executive director Sue Payne. Tourism Ucluelet’s administrative assistant Denise Stys-Norman said the process to find a new Knuckles has just begun and there is no timeline for when the switch will be made. ADVENTURE “There is SHOPPING not a hard and fast at deadline for when our new version of Quality used Knuckles housewares, will be clothes, books created,” she said. & music StysOPEN 11-5 Norman MON-SAT has been MAIN ST. UCLUELET reaching (across from CIBC) out to Supporting local charities mascotDonation items welcome building

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companies to determine what they can do, how long it would take them, and how much it would cost. She said she has already received sketches and quotes from several companies and once a company is selected it will likely take about 6-8 weeks for the costume to be completed. “We are just in the process of deciding who is going to be creating him and all the final details,” she said. “It’s very early days.” The current Knuckles was born in 2001 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California and brought to Ucluelet by Marilyn McEwen and Lance Blackwell. “Knuckles has been around for 15 years so we felt it prudent that we revamp him a little bit,” Stys-Norman said. While he waits for his new suit to arrive, Knuckles will continue to greet locals and visitors in his original outfit.

“We want Knuckles to be out for people to see, we want him to be friendly and welcoming,” StysNorman said. “Who doesn’t love a gray whale walking around town...standing there ready to give someone a hug?” Knuckles’ fresh appearance won’t be the only new face ready greeting visitors this summer as Tourism Ucluelet has hired Renaud Gagne to serve as a Ucluelet ambassador. “The purpose of the ambassador is to be a point of reference in town for people to approach and ask questions,” Stys-Norman said. Renaud will be frequenting Ucluelet’s tourist-heavy areas providing local knowledge to visitors and filming testimonials for Tourism Ucluelet’s marketing materials. His first taste of the job came during the Pacific Rim Whale Festival and StysNorman said Renaud has already banked video footage and positive feedback from Ucluelet’s guests. reporter@westerlynews.ca

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REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

Irving questions pot market proﬁtability ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News During Ucluelet’s April 8 regular council meeting Coun. Sally Mole spoke to a recent newspaper article she read regarding the AlberniClayoquot Regional District’s (ACRD) conversations around medical marijuana. “I noticed on the front page of the Alberni Valley Times today that there’s a Ucluelet resident who has a medical marijuana license and that seems to have been a hot topic on the ACRD table,” she said. Mole asked Mayor Bill Irving to provide background on the discussions that

have been occurring at the regional district. Irving hesitated to call the issue a “hot topic” regionally because the ACRD’s discussions only involve locations within the region where medical marijuana growing operations could occur under the conditions imposed by the provincial and federal governments. “There’s quite a number of people thinking they’re going to capitalize on this but the requirements for fencing, for security, for cameras, for lighting, for trained staff, is pretty onerous and there’s only a

limited market,” he said. “I think there’s under 50,000 (authorized medicinal marijuana users) actually across Canada so it’s going to be an interesting exercise.” The ACRD is considering a proposed bylaw to allow Health Canada approved marijuana production facilities to operate within the district’s rural areas like Beaver Creek, Cherry Creek, and Sproat Lake, according to an April 11 news story by Scott McKenzie of the Alberni Valley Times. reporter@westerlynews.ca

Ucluelet residential medical marijuana grower Ryan Malazdrewicz is worried the confusion over medical pot production will hurt business and worry patients.

Ukee to get $9K facelift in time for tourists ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News The impending tourists caused Ucluelet’s council to pre-approve a 2014 budget item so beautification work can begin downtown and be done by the time tourists flock in. During last week’s regular council meeting, council agreed to spend about $9,600 clearing up the sidewalk outside the district office, removing a wall and

making the area more level, useable, and accessible. The budget item was not included in the meeting’s agenda package and was brought forward by Coun. Dario Corlazzoli as new business. Corlazzoli said early budget approval was needed to complete the work before summer’s tourists arrive. “Its something that I think would need to happen here in the next week or so to get started so that we catch the

window where we’re not interrupting the Farmer’s Markets and things like that,” he said. The project will be funded using resort municipality initiative dollars (RMI). Coun. Sally Mole asked if the area’s surrounding businesses had been consulted. The district’s manager of planning Patricia Abdullah responded they had not. Coun. Randy Oliwa said he did not support rushing things through the budget

process. “There’s a lot of other projects that have been proposed and brought forward to council...that the community’s brought forward and, as I see it, those projects are in the queue above this particular project,” he said. “I think it’s a little bit premature to put this through. I wouldn’t be voting in favour of this tonight.” He said the district’s planning department has

drafted preliminary drawings for “an extensive array of beautification” downtown but suggested the local merchant committee has not been involved or brought into the conversation. “I know they haven’t met yet to discuss this,” he said of the committee. Mole said she did not disagree with Oliwa but “the fact that it is RMI money gave me a little bit more confidence in moving forward a bit faster on this.”

Lyons said he empathized with Oliwa’s concern and suggested the district has prioritized budget items in the past “perhaps misguidedly,” but he supported the project moving ahead. He suggested a private contractor be sought to avoid bogging down the district’s public works crew. “Maybe this is something we can look at contracting out to someone that is more readily available so our See UKEE Page 16

Money, continued from Page 1 to provide us with timely and accurate information on the process that was required to close schools.” Ransom later said the importance of having parents knowing exactly where their children are going to school this September was the main reason for deciding to do nothing when it came to school closures and the reconfiguration of the district Ucluelet parents were not impressed by what appears to them to be a costly delay. “We’re frustrated by the fact that the money (spent on the first) consultation process has been essentially lost (since) that vote to go with the fourth option that had not been consulted on or researched,” Hogan said. “It’s our understanding that the consultation process will have to begin again.” Parents are on alert about pro-

spective budget cuts on the West Coast, where the small student population is showing more signs of growth at the elementary levels than in Port Alberni. The UES community has already suffered from district cuts in everything from FTE (full-time employee) staffing-per-student ratios to janitorial to supervised time in the TLC room for students who work with staff help to regulate their own behavior, Hogan said. “While we recognize that you’re dealing with an extremely restricted budget and we also recognize that closing schools is destructive and never popular, we feel that continuing to fund excess spaces … while reducing services is not sound policy,” Hogan said. “The (fact that) the money that could have been put into services to ensure adequate health, safety and educational levels,

will instead go to operate surplus spaces, is what we’re finding extremely frustrating,” Hogan said. The parent committee plans to use the information on costs of the additional consultation to follow the recommendation of the School Act to have an active, wellinformed school planning committee, Hogan said. “We also need that information so if we do have to lobby other levels of government, that we can show we’ve done our due diligence,” she said. She asked for a report on the

costs, as well as written responses to their concerns about the impacts of cuts, by May 20. The parents of UES are asking for assurances that the school will not have further reduction in services “that will negatively impact the really positive things that are

going on,” Hogan said. Ransom thanked them for their good presentation and asked them to follow up with district staff. With files from Scott McKenzie. editor@westerlynews.ca

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One sign to rule them all sought for Junction ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News The West Coast wants its junction cleaned up and will collectively push BC’s Ministry of Highways to install a new sign that offers direction to travelers headed to all the West Coast’s communities. The ministry currently has two blue signs at the junction that tell drivers how far they are from Ucluelet and Tofino and Ucluelet Mayor Bill Irving suggested both signs have become rusted and unkempt. He said the West Coast will

lobby for a consolidated sign that includes Ucluelet, Tofino and First Nations. Ucluelet will draft a letter, which will then be perused by Tofino and First Nation communities before being sent to the ministry. Irving said there is time for everyone to sign off on the letter before it is sent. “The (ministry’s) budget is spent for signs this year so it’s just to put it on record that we formally want it budgeted for the coming year,” Irving said. Ucluelet Mayor Bill Irving said the West Coast will lobby for a consolidated sign that includes local First Nations. reporter@westerlynews.ca

Tla-o-qui-aht declares potential mine site a tribal park The Victoria Times Colonist

issued a gold exploration permit to the Vancouver-based company The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation last summer. While tribal parks has used a unilateral tribal park have not been recognized by the declaration to try to control province, Parks Canada worked development on their traditional with the Tla-o-qui-aht on a “tribal territories. The Tranquil Valley parks establishment project” tribal park in Clayoquot Sound in one of its declared parks in — where Imperial Metals is 2009. The tribal parks are meant investigating the possibility of a to create a management system to mine — is the third tribal park protect the land, but also create the First Nation has declared. The sustainable jobs. The Tla-o-quiTla-o-qui-aht has declared this aht First Nation has done that, for territory, about 20 kilometres example, with hatchery programs northeast of Tofino, off limits to to improve fisheries, bear watchmining activity after the province ing and run-of-the-river hydro projects. The $15-million Canoe Creek is already 2008 Jeep Compass Hydro operating, and a Sport/North similar project 4 cyl, FWD is expected to begin soon. But the Tal-o-quiBRENT LANGE Stock# 145230A aht have also blange@albernichrysler.com used the tribal park idea to 250-723-5331 www.albernichrysler.com push back on development

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such as jet boat-skiing on a lake near Tofino because it was not in keeping with their drinking water interests. “We are kind of the founders of (tribal parks). It’s a unique model, articulating how we want to live,” Saya Masso, councillor and resource manager for the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, said Sunday. The Tla-o-qui-aht, like most First Nations in B.C., have not resolved land claims. As a result, they have unceded aboriginal rights and title laid out in numerous court rulings. “If there is one thing salient about all this is we just finished a tribal park planning unit that has jobs for 500 years, not 10 years of jobs and 500 years of impact,” said Masso. “That’s the premise: we are developing plans for our future. We regard fish as a value, the serenity of the area, and spiritual practices that we have to do.” B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said Sunday while there is no doubt First Nations have aboriginal rights when it comes to resource extraction, declar-

Ukee, continued from Page 15 staff are able to carry on on the projects that we want to see happen,” Lyons said. Ucluelet Mayor Bill Irving said Oliwa’s point was “well-taken” and council “shouldn’t get in the practice of moving along this way.” Oliwa reiterated his concern over the absence of feedback received from downtown merchants. “I know we’re stewards of the community but without some sort of feedback, if somebody can’t tell me that the local businesses beside there are in favour of something like this...I really don’t like to see things like this come forward.” Irving assured the area’s businesses would be consulted and he reiterated council would not make a habit of pre-approving budget items. Oliwa was the only vote in opposition as the rest of council approved the $9,600 project.

ing a tribal park falls in a grey area. And he noted the province’s existing laws allow companies to get exploration permits for mining. Bennett also noted that before a mine can be built, there would have to be a comprehensive environmental assessment and discussion with First Nations. He said he is not in favour of the unusual move of expropriating mining rights, which would be needed to declare a mining moratorium. But Bennett, who met with the Tal-o-qui-aht last year, said the matter does need more attention. “The way through this is with respectful engagement with the First Nation. I am going to try to get the First Nation and the company together with us, and start talking a little more and see what’s possible,” he said. Imperial Metal officials could not be reached Sunday for comment. The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation was involved in declaring the first tribal park in the mid-1980s on Meares Island. They declared a second tribal park in 2009 in the

Tofino area. In 2011, the Doig River Nation in northern British Columbia announced plans to develop a tribal park that straddled the B.C.-Alberta border. The Doig River Nation said the goal of the park was to try to protect the area, including the forests. The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation has been receiving support for its moratorium on mining in the area near Tofino. Last week, Victoria’s city council passed a motion supporting the First Nation’s call for a moratorium on mining in its territory in Clayoquot Sound. The District of Tofino council earlier passed a similar motion. Environmental groups such as the Wilderness Committee have also supported the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s efforts to have tribal parks recognized by the B.C. government. “Clayoquot Sound is no place for a mine. The Tla-o-qui-aht are the original stewards of the land, and it’s good to see Victoria respect their leadership on this,” said Torrance Coste, of the Wilderness Committee.

District weighs idea of helping athletes travel ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News Ucluelet’s municipal council declined to assist with a local athlete’s travel costs but will consider funding athletic endeavors of local youth in the future. Heather Morrison, a grade 10 student at Ucluelet Secondary School, competed in the National Cadet Wrestling Championships in Guelph Ontario from April 2-6. On April 1 she told the Westerly News she was both nervous and excited about her upcoming experience.

“As the only person from Ucluelet going to Nationals, I think it’s a great opportunity for me to represent Ucluelet and Vancouver Island,” she said. She got off to a hot start in Guelph, winning her first match against Newfoundland’s Jamie Lake but was knocked out of medal contention after two losses to Ontario wrestlers, Jayd Davis—who went on to the gold medal match—and Jessica Jenkins. Before she left, Morrison had asked council to assist with her travel expenses but her request was denied See TRAVEL Page 17

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St. Aidan’s stained glass tagged for future Ukee history museum ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News A stained glass window currently shining light through the building formerly known as St. Aidanson-the-hill is set to become a key piece of a future Ucluelet museum. During last week’s Ucluelet council meeting, Coun. Geoff Lyons spoke to a recent Ucluelet and Area Historical Society (UAHS) meeting. He said the society has met with the current owner of the formerchurch Leif Hagar and acquired a stained glass window that will be stored as a historical monument. “It’s good to hear that we’ve been able to acquire that,” Lyons said. Hagar told the Westerly News the window was not his to give because when he purchased the church from the diocese in 2011, for about $185,000, its two stained

glass windows were not part of the sale agreement. One of the windows will be returned to the family it was dedicated to and the other will go to the UAHS. Hagar has volunteered to help take the window out of the church but a date for the removal has not yet been set, according to society chair Barb Gudbranson. She said the society appreciates Hagar’s assistance in its efforts to secure the window, which will join an array of historical artifacts the society hopes to showcase at a potential museum. The society is still working towards bringing a new museum to Ucluelet’s Amphitrite Point but is hoping to receive more specific information about where such a museum could best be located,

because the district’s Jan. 31 grant-application deadline had passed. “It’s a difficult one; it’s always nice to be able to support youth and programs but unfortunately I think we’re stuck in a situation according to Lyons. where we’re spent,” said Coun. “I’ve been asked to let council know that the society is interested Dario Corlazzoli. Morrison was able to make the in either using the house (by the trip without the district’s support lighthouse) or even part of the Coast Guard facility, if it’s vacated, but plans to kick off local fundraising efforts to help offset some for a tea house and museum,” he of the roughly $688 of travel costs said. she and her family incurred. He said the society is having a Coun. Sally Mole wants the districky time presenting a business plan to the district without know- trict to put a $500-$1000 fund in place to help young athletes like ing which facility the potential Morrison represent Ucluelet in the museum would be in. future. The society has partnered with “So that if we have youth from the district to infuse Ucluelet’s our community representing downtown-core with historical signage to showcase the commun- Ucluelet at a regional provincial or national level we have money set ity’s history to walkers. aside so we can offer some kind of During last week’s meeting, financial support for those kids to Lyons displayed a finished sign represent us,” she said. earmarked for The Crow’s Nest She suggested the fund should be building and said other signs are separate from the district’s supon their way for other locations.

port of its schools. “There are some things that are supported really well through the schools and I know we also support the schools in those endeavors but there are also cases where a child or youth is competing as an individual but still representing (Ucluelet).” Coun. Randy Oliwa suggested a solution could be found in the district’s parks and recreation subsidy program that he suggested is currently underused. “It’s underspent,” he said. “We’re constantly hearing from rec. that that’s not tapped into; they may already have the money sitting there.” Ucluelet’s parks and recreation director Abby Fortune said the subsidy fund, which was implemented in 2011 has been underutilized in the past but is becoming more popular as locals become aware of it. “Already this year I’m noticing See ATHLETES, page 19

Toﬁno gets $25K grant to create seniors-friendly park ANDREW BAILEY

Westerly News ]The district of Tofino has received $25,000 from the Federal Government to put towards an age friendly park and that means an upgrade is in store for Centennial Park. Roslyn Newman served as a consultant for Tofino’s Age Friendly Plan and when her work led her to discover the grant through the government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, she encouraged the district to apply. The district did so and about eight months later Tofino is $25,000 richer. Tofino’s manager of community sustainability Aaron Rodgers told the Westerly News Centennial Park has been pegged as the location for the age friendly park’s installation. “We have Centennial Park which we haven’t done much to over the last number of years so we thought perhaps this would be an ideal time for us to start thinking about how we could develop a bit of an age friendly component to that park,” he said. He said the district will look to its seniors for direction on what the park should look like. “We’re going to go over some of the options that we have and what exactly they would be looking for,” he said. “It’s going to be stakeholder driven.” Up for discussion will be whether trails could ease access, what types of activity or exercise equip-

ment would be attractive and labour, or food for the grand-openwhether a covered area would be ing event. a benefit. Rodgers suggested other grants “We only have this limited could be pursued to boost the amount of money, which is not park’s potential. really that much money in the “We’re always looking for grants large scheme of building parks,” in our department,” he said. “We he said. “We may not be able to do have explored options and will everything that we want, so we continue to do so.” want to find out what will work He believes the new park could best for seniors so that they can become a solid generator of interfeel comfortable accessing the generational interaction. park and it’s a place they want to “It’s important to get people out go.” and active and part of the age He hopes public consultation friendly plan was to support our will commence in May in order to seniors and we think this may be have work started by the summer one way where we could have an and the park completed by the fall. opportunity for seniors and youth “We have a fairly aggressive to mix and play bocce together,” timeline,” he said adding part of he said. the government’s funding is earAnyone wanting to help out with marked for a celebration to mark the project, or provide input into the park’s opening. what the park should look like, “We would like to be able to do is encouraged to contact Laura that while it’s still nice outside,” Lunty at recreation@tofino.ca or he said. 725-3229. The district is hoping to draw from its volunteer base for supreporter@westerlynews.ca port and also plans to kick off Providing you local fundraising with the efforts to help business solution supplement the you need government’s funds. when you Outside of need them. monetary donations, locals can get behind the new park’s installation through dona1566 Peninsula Rd. Ucluelet tions of time, materials,

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(2) SUMMER PARKS AND TRAIL WORKERS The District of Tofino is seeking two summer students, with an interest in pursuing a municipal government career, for the summer of 2014. The successful candidate will be supervised by the Public Works Foreman. The successful candidate will learn skills in operating and maintaining parks and trails. Tasks will include cleaning and clearing brush; pruning; weeding and grass cutting; collecting garbage and litter; unloading and moving supplies; and minor maintenance such as: painting, replacing and installing road traffic signs, crack and pothole filling, and hand excavations and backfilling. The 14 week term for the two summer positions starts May 21 and is based on a 40 hour work week. The hourly rate for each position is $13.68 plus an additional 14.4% of gross wage in lieu of benefits/vacation. As this position is included in the union, all terms and conditions of your employment will be governed by the terms of the Collective Agreement. Preference may be given to applicants that possess a valid Class five B.C. Drivers Licence and to students returning to school in the fall. Applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and detailed resume, containing full details of education, training and experience and date available to: Bob Schantz District of Tofino 121 Third Street, P.O. Box 9 Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 Fax: 250-725-3775 Email: bschantz@tofino.ca We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Athletes, continued from Page 17 increase in use so we’re very pleased that that’s happening,” she said. The program provides families with up to $100 towards recreational programming per-season, according to Fortune. “It’s very specifically for our recreation programs,” she said. “It allows accessibility to programs for people who might not otherwise be able to afford it.” Fortune said recipients of the subsidy funding are asked to pay it forward through volunteerism. District CAO Andrew Yeates said Morrison’s request did not fit into the program’s current criteria but

“It’s a nice balance between individuality and teamwork. When you step out on the mat you’re by yourself and you’re depending on only you but you still have the rest of your team beside the mat cheering for you.” - Heather Morrison

noted that council could adjust this criteria for 2015. Morrison plans to wrestle at the national level again and is excited about council’s consideration of a fund to support local athletes. “That would be amazing,” she

said. “It can be really hard on a family to support youth who are in a lot of sports.” With three of her siblings having gone through Coach Mike Rhodes’ wrestling program at USS before her, Morrison comes from a family

rich in wrestling success. Her sister Sidney won gold at the 2010 Junior Canadian National wrestling tournament and won gold again at the Women’s College Wrestling Association’s College Nationals in January 2013. Heather quickly fell in love with wrestling after being introduced to the sport by her siblings. “It’s a nice balance between individuality and teamwork,” she said. “When you step out on the mat you’re by yourself and you’re depending on only you but you still have the rest of your team beside the mat cheering for you.” Morrison went through sev-

eral qualifiers to earn a shot at the national crown including a third-place finish at Vancouver’s ‘War on the Floor’ tournament in December. She said competing at a national level was a solid learning experience. “Every time you lose a match you always feel like you could have done better,” she said. “Overall I was still proud to say I’m from Ucluelet and still proud to be representing Ucluelet.” reporter@westerlynews.ca

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