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Students schooled in ecology ‘A common household object left floating in the ocean can deliver the final blow to an animal that mistakes it for food.’

BAMFIELD: | Coastal beach litter opens eyes of high school visitors. Faelan Prentice Special to the News

The soul of the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, in the heart of Barkley Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, lies in the research of scientists who work year-round studying, learning, and discovering. In late March, I was given the opportunity to attend a Marine Youth Forum at the Bamfield centre with 17 other senior high FAELAN school students PRENTICE from throughout western Canada. Together we studied the changes taking place in our oceans and the effects people have on this precious marine ecosystem. So it was that one morning, on a hike in to Tapaltos Bay that we were given the chance to put theory in action by lending a helping hand to the environment: we spent two hours removing some of the debris abandoned by humans. Styrofoam items, 316 of them, made up more than half of the 596 pieces of trash we were able to collect in just two hours, thus preventing them from returning to the sea where they could lead to the death of numerous organisms. Another 92 pieces of unidentified hard plastic

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Students attending a marine youth forum at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre last March collected 600 pieces of trash in just two hours on the Tapaltos Bay shore.

without distinctive shapes had also washed ashore, showing what a long time they had been floating in the ocean, slowly releasing toxins and threatening marine and wildlife.

As the only species on Earth that creates something that nature is unable to digest, it is, simply put, a necessity that we at least attempt to remove some of our discarded materials.

In a short, yet effective time, we collected more than 105 kilograms of trash. When you consider that in 2006, two million plastic bottles were used every five minutes in the United States alone, the immensity of the problem begins to dawn; simple beach cleanups are not enough, even if they are an adequate starting point. Every year 150,000 tonnes of plastic are dumped into the

ocean by the fishing industry alone. A common household object left floating in the ocean can deliver the final blow to an animal that mistakes it for food. This is the case for a sea turtle that may eat one of the 13 billion plastic bags produced every year, mistaking it for a jellyfish that it would normally feed upon. As well as sea turtles, 22 per cent of cetaceans and 44 per cent of seabirds have been found to have plastics in their bodies. Birds have been discovered with their stomachs full of garbage, and when millions come together at the Kure Atoll in the Pacific Ocean to scavenge and feed their young, to whom they regurgitate their food, the indigestible human waste is passed on to their offspring. It gets worse: the effects do not simply sit on the surface of our seas in the form of plastics that cause internal blockages, dehydration, starvation and death. More than a third of the common fish in the deep sea, at the base of the food chain, have been found to have plastic fragments in their stomachs. Continued / A4

Public can get involved in fight against shoreline litter VANCOUVER, B.C. – Celebrating 20 years this fall, the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, a conservation initiative of Vancouver Aquarium and WWF, is calling on Canadians to sign up as site coordinators or participants for this fall’s cleanup, Sept. 21–29. The Shoreline Cleanup

is Canada’s largest directaction conservation initiative, mobilizing participants throughout the country to remove litter from its shorelines – anywhere where land meets water. “Throughout its 20-year history, the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup has enlisted half

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Cleanup’s 2012 “Dirty Dozen” list, along with caps/lids, beverage bottles/cans, food serving ware, straws/stirrers and more. For more information on joining the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup between Sept. 21–29, please go online to ShorelineCleanup.ca.

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Fewer fires so far in ’13 Port Alberni fire department has released the fire statistics for 2013 after a number of city councillors asked whether there have been more fire calls this year than last year. According to figures fire Chief Tim Pley provided, there have been 25 structure fires up to Aug. 13, lower than the 30 recorded by the same date in 2012. However, there has been an increase in bush, grass and/or mulch fires—40 so far compared to 27 last year. There have also been a few more electrical fires (13) and boat fires (six) compared to this time last year which were nine and three respectively. There has also been one fire death in 2013. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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Golden Street house finally gone NUISANCE PROPERTIES: | Fire-damaged house stood forgotten for three years before city took command of its demolition. Christopher Sun

it almost unseen from the road. “I’m happy for the neighbourhood because the neighbours are the ones who brought this to my attention,” Solda said as she watched the demolition. “There are kids in the neighbourhood and there was always that little bit of potential that kids could come and play here.” Solda explained that with only one bylaw officer on staff, residents need to contact the city if they know of nuisance properties that could pose a threat to safety. “If the grass is too high, there are things happening in the yard that you don’t think is right, people need to complain

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A burned out house on Golden Street has finally been torn down, almost three years after a fire destroyed it. On Nov. 2, 2010 a fire severely damaged a house at 5165 Golden St. In May, city staff told Port Alberni city council that damage to the house exceeded 75 per cent of its value and it has had maintenance issues since 2008. The house was torn down on Monday. Coun. Cindy Solda has been a strong proponent of having derelict buildings dealt with in a timely fashion. She said this house had flown under the radar; the house is surrounded by large trees, making

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City councillor Cindy Solda discusses the demolition of a derelict house on Golden Street with Blair Pletti of B Pletti Contracting, the contractor hired to take down the house.

to the city,” Solda said. “Enforcement is complaint driven.” Bylaw officer Tim Hautzinger said the bill for this teardown would be sent to the owners and estimated the cost to be about

$10,000. “The city won’t be on the hook for the cost,” Hautzinger said. “All costs will be put to the property owner and if they refuse to pay, then it will be put on their property

taxes.” Solda added that the building she is most looking forward to being dealt with is the old Tidebrook Motel on Gertrude. The hotel portion was destroyed by a fire on

Jan. 13, 2012 and the site was hit again with another fire on Nov. 3, 2012 when the former restaurant burned. City staff is in the process of having that building torn down.

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Ocean responsibility starts with one: Prentice From / A3 I learned that during a process known as bio-magnification, the dangers are passed up the ecosystem and are multiplied continually until eventually humans are reached. We are no longer at the outset of this problem; from the time man began to fish our oceans the impact has been felt by the seas around the globe. Our use of the oceans as a dumping ground has caused our world’s five major gyres, or systems of ocean currents, to be

filled with garbage; slowly rotating congregations of debris that span over unimaginable expanses. The largest, the Pacific Trash Vortex, is estimated to stretch for hundreds of kilometres. Sadly, while organisms have been dying because of us, it is only at the point when the cycle comes full circle and begins to directly affect us, that we take note. Humankind is truly the most devastating being to have spread

its effect on the planet, although we are not the most populous organism. We may not be the species to outlast all others, but we will surely have damaged the Earth far more than any other that has ever called it home. At the rate we are going, we will likely kill off a multitude of flora and fauna that have inhabited the planet far longer than we have. The next time I choose to throw away something because

it loses its novelty and I spend money to replace it, I am going to stop and ask myself: is this deeply-entrenched consumerist psyche that has become the norm justifiable? And in the meantime, if a group of caring teenagers is willing to collect the trash to help out their future, then perhaps a profound change of lifestyle is possible for every one of us.

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Kidney Walk Kidneys are interesting. We are born with two of these bean shaped organs, they help eliminate waste from our body, regulate hormones and they reabsorb vital nutrients among other things. It’s like having a minirecycling department inside us. And we can always give one away to someone who needs it as we can function with just one. However, kidney disease can occur for various reasons and it can lead to agonizing transplant waits, often years, and sometimes death. Research is helping change that, but it costs money. Come out to the Alberni-Clayoquot Kidney Walk and support a worthwhile cause. Sunday, Aug. 25 at Blair Park at 10 a.m.

Salmon Volunteers The Kiwanis Club is seeking volunteers

to help make Port Alberni’s annual Salmon Festival another success.

Much of the club members are in their pension-earning years, so younger people are encouraged to volunteer and perhaps start taking a more active role in organizing this popular long weekend event. Volunteers are needed to serve food and to set up and tear down the event. Contact Cec Hamilton at 250-723-6008 to volunteer. This year’s Salmon Festival runs Aug. 30 to Sept.2. Proceeds raised from the event go to local charities and schools.

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Officer wins on world stage CHRISTOPHER SUN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Port Alberni RCMP Const. Julie Martel loves to run and her passion for it nabbed her two medals at the World Police and Fire Games in Belfast, Ireland earlier this month. Martel won a bronze medal in the individual half marathon and a gold medal in the team event. The wins were a complete surprise to the 25-year-old, who started running eight

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Port Alberni RCMP Const. Julie Martel displays the two medals she won at the World Police and Fire Games in Belfast, Ireland earlier this month.

trip to Ireland was also a vacation with her friend, Ireland being a country she has wanted to visit. It was also an opportunity to both compete and meet other firefighters and law enforcement officers from around the world. She won her medals on Aug. 4 and arrived back to Port Alberni last week. Energized from the

experience, she plans to attend the next World Police and Fire Games to be held in the United States in 2015. Her fellow officers are proud of Martel’s accomplishment and representing the local detachment on the international stage. “Const. Martel proved through hard work and commitment that she

can compete with the very best and make it to the international podium,” said RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jen Allan in a press release. “Her friends and colleagues couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishments.” The event drew 6,000 competitors. The 2015 games will be in Fairfax, Virgina.

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Business as usual at April’s Boutique SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

April’s Boutique has reopened after a car smashed into the front of the store last week. “I’m doing fine,” owner April Dallman said on Wednesday. Last week Dallman was walking to the rear of her store with her back to the front window when a driver

hit the gas instead of the brake, jumped the curb and smashed her vehicle into the entrance of April’s Boutique. No one was hurt in the accident, but the front wall of the boutique will have to be replaced. Dallman doesn’t know how long renovations will take, but said she will

remain open during the work. (An article in last week’s Alberni Valley News incorrectly stated the store would remain closed during renovations.) She is dealing with insurance companies at the moment. While the boutique’s front window has been boarded up for now, Dallman’s

daughter has painted some bright murals on the wood to greet customers. “The only thing that’s missing is our front door [in a common foyer that she shares with Flandangles Kitchen and Gifts]. “It’s an open concept right now,” Dallman said.

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Salmon Fest needs volunteers Christopher Sun Alberni Valley News

Port Alberni’s 42nd annual Salmon Festival is fast approaching and volunteers are still needed to help out at the Labour Day long weekend event. Cec Hamilton of the Kiwanis Club said the festival still needs volunteers to help serve food such as

burgers, and with the set-up and teardown of tents and chairs. “We have to be out of there immediately after it’s over,” Hamilton said. “We especially need help putting everything away on the last day.” Hamilton also said there is some concern with the amount of entries this year as this year’s festival will be all about the coho.

“There is a little worry that there won’t be many entries because of the lack of spring salmon,” Hamilton said. “But we are still going to try and make it a successful event.” Because of low chinook returns Salmon Fest organizers have agreed to a coho-only derby. This year’s Salmon

Festival is Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at Clutesi Haven Marina. Some of the highlights include the $10,000 prize for the largest coho caught during the derby, the salmon barbecue, fishermen’s breakfast, entertainment and a beer garden. There will also be a celebrity dunk tank. Profits generated from the event go

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Valley groups share $15K in salmon enhancement grants VANCOUVER— Two salmon conservation groups in Port Alberni have received more than $15,000 in grants from the Pacific Salmon Foundation. The Alberni Valley Enhancement Society received $14,450 for three separate projects and the Uchucklesaht Tribe received $1,500. The funding was part of more than $464,000 in grants to support 57 projects in 45 B.C. communities. The Alberni Valley Enhancement Society received funds to study the use of estuaries by salmon and to identify opportunities for habitat rehabilitation. The society also received funds to improve salmon habitat in Deer Creek and at Night Hawk Farms, and to build a “counting fence” to study adult and

juvenile salmon in Kitsuksis Creek. The grants were partially underwritten by TimberWest. “We are very thankful for this support from the Pacific Salmon Foundation,” said Jake Leyenaar from the Alberni Valley Enhancement Society. “We would not be able to complete these projects without their support.” The foundation also awarded funds to the Uchucklesaht Tribe to repair a storage space for a “counting fence” that aids the tribe in assessing Henderson River salmon. Significant funding for the grants was generated through sales of the Salmon Conservation Stamp, the decal that must be purchased annually by anglers if they want to keep Pacific salmon caught in salt water

off the west coast. Since 1989, the Foundation has received $6.5 million in stamp funds. Earlier this year, the foundation successfully campaigned to return 100 per cent of stamp user fees to B.C. as part of the March 2013 federal budget. “The success of our community partners provided a strong case for returning all of the stamp funds to B.C.,” said Dr. Brian Riddell, president and CEO of the Foundation. “The new stamp money has the potential to generate an additional $1 million for future community grants, which we believe will help us adequately meet the needs of our community partners, like the Uchucklesaht Tribe and Alberni Valley Enhancement Society.”

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Entrepreneur eyes legal grow-op for city Christopher Sun Alberni Valley News

A local entrepreneur’s plan to open up a medical marijuana grow-op in Port Alberni is being welcomed by the mayor. Mayor John Douglas said he welcomes all types of new businesses to Port Alberni and he views the legal marijuana grow-op as the equivalent of a pharmaceutical company wanting to open up in the city. Last week, Dion Hopkins publicly spoke about his rezoning application that would allow him to open a medical marijuana distribution centre, grow-op and laboratory at the former Stephen’s Sheet Metal building on Bute Street. “From my perspective, if a large medicine manufacturer came to town and they wanted to manufacture medicine in the community, we would welcome them,” Douglas said. “This is a prescribed medicine mandated by federal government guidelines.” Douglas said he met with Hopkins about two weeks ago to discuss his plans. Douglas also said any negative stigma associated with marijuana must change. “There was a stigma attached to alcohol in

‘This is a prescribed medicine mandated by federal government guidelines.’ – John Douglas the 1920s,” he added. Hopkins, a civil engineer technologist, said the chosen location was decided after consultations with city planners. If the rezoning is successful, he will invest more than $50,000 on security at the site alone, which is required under new federal government rules for commercial marijuana growers. He explained that the grow-op in the building would be small and for research purposes as the main grow-op would be somewhere in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. The building would primarily be the main office for his company and a distribution centre for medical marijuana, which would be mailed only to those with a prescription, as per Health Canada’s new guidelines. People would not be able to walk in and access the drug. “Health Canada does not allow for that,” Hopkins said. “We have to mail it to them

through Canada Post.” Hopkins also hopes to distribute edible marijuana for patients not wanting to experience the high that comes from smoking it. However, Health Canada does not currently allow the production of edible products. Hopkins explained his interest in medical marijuana started after seeing family members respond well after using it for various medical reasons. He has experience working with individuals setting up legal personal grow-ops, which will be banned when new Health Canada regulations change next year. “A lot of people forget why this system was put in in the first place,” Hopkins said. “People with AIDS use this to get an appetite to eat, people undergoing cancer treatment use this to treat severe nausea.” Hopkins added that he was approached by a group called B.C. Releaf Marijuana to start a grow-op business because of his experience and that he picked Port Alberni because it is his hometown and he likes city council’s pro-business attitude. Hopkins expects to makes a presentation at the next city council meeting regarding his re-zoning request. ACRD chief administrative

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Dion Hopkins wants to open a medical marijuana production facility in the old Stephen’s Sheet Metal building on Bute Street near Fourth Avenue.

officer Russell Dyson said the ACRD has been approached in recommending potential sites for a marijuana grow-op. He said regional district staff are treating it like any normal business. “It’s strictly a land use issue,” Dyson said. “Our planning department is going to look into it and will present their findings at the next board meeting.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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Pot business still business Pressure’s on for skills training in B.C. A businessman has stepped forward and said he wants to open what amounts to a marijuana production and packaging centre in the former Stephen’s Sheet Metal building on Bute Street and Fourth Avenue in Port Alberni. At first glance, and because of the stigma surrounding pot, the answer to his request might be an indignant “no way!” Now, step back a moment and take a look at the business case. The City of Port Alberni didn’t change the law allowing for commercial marijuana cultivation for medical purposes, the federal government did. The transitional phase began in June; after April 1, 2014, Health Canada will be out of the medical pot business and so will any individual growers. People accessing medical marijuana will have to do so from a federally regulated commercial provider. There is a licencing and security process for interested producers. They have to pass a security check, local law enforcement and fire authorities must be made aware of their business and the building has to adhere to strict codes to be accepted. Dion Hopkins could be regarded as an entrepreneur jumping in at the beginning of this transition. This proposal isn’t an illicit, hydro-stealing house-destroying grow op; legal producers won’t be selling pot to anyone who walks through the front door. Moreover, the Stephen’s Sheet Metal building has been standing empty since the machine shop closed in January 2009, so there is the economic benefit of having a new business open up in that space. Business doesn’t always have to be comfortable in order to be successful. — Alberni Valley News

TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views

ICTORIA – Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk has offered some advice for students heading for postsecondary education this fall. In a commentary sent to B.C. newspapers, Virk reminded students that his task “is to ensure post-secondary students obtain the experience and qualifications needed to put a paycheque in their back pocket.” B.C. is forecast to have one million jobs to fill by 2020, through a combination of retirements and economic growth. More than 40 per cent of them will require trades and technical training, and for students, likely a move north. “My advice to students is to look at where the jobs are based and tailor their education and training to match,” Virk

wrote. “Our population is concentrated in the Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island, but as a resource-based economy, many directly and indirectly related jobs are located elsewhere.” That’s not the only blunt message for students deciding on a career. While defending his ministry’s spending plans in the recent legislature session, Virk described some of the problems that are entrenched. Parents, particularly in immigrant communities, push their children towards medicine, law, dentistry or engineering, he noted. Students themselves gravitate toward areas that are familiar to them, such as teaching. B.C. universities graduated 2,000 new teachers last year. Another 850 arrived from out of province and were

licensed to teach in B.C. During the same year, the B.C. school system hired 800 teachers. And many of those jobs were outside metropolitan areas. It’s been hammered into us by the B.C. government’s endless “jobs plan” advertising, and a similar campaign by Ottawa, that more students need to focus on trades and resource industries. Virk acknowledges that his budget contains another $1 million for advertising, the same as last year, much of it to reinforce the need to fill skilled jobs. But he danced around the question of whether there will be spaces in technical programs. NDP critics say the waiting list for these kinds of programs at Kwantlen University and B.C. Institute of Technology are

‘...advanced education spending is budgeted to decline by $42M over the next three years.’

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running between a year and three years. And they have frequently noted that advanced education spending is budgeted to decline by $42 million over the next three years. Virk said post-secondary institutions working with industry have produced 456 additional seats in high-demand programs for this year. It’s a start. In July, Premier Christy Clark joined the chorus of premiers protesting Ottawa’s plan to claw back $300 million in federal training money to provinces, for its new employer-driven Canada Jobs Grant. Clark and New Brunswick Premier David Alward were assigned to find an alternative to this drastic shift and report back in the fall. As usual, the NDP spent lots of time grilling Virk about student debt and the alleged need to reduce it. Ministry statistics show that about 30 per cent of students take out loans from the federal-provincial program, and the average is $20,000.

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One of the latest changes is a program of grants that go toward student debt as a reward for those who complete their chosen program. With 23,000 students collecting $41 million in grants, it might be working. For all the fuss about student debt, students pay only about a third of costs. The rest is on taxpayers, whether it produces any useful education or not. Virk is under

instructions to review the student loan program “to find further improvements to meet students’ needs.” Given the magnitude of the gap between what skills our education system produces and what the economy needs, a larger shift in priorities is needed. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag: Feedback on dead grass, dead dollars and dead ends. New road leads to nowhere To the Editor,

We have an unidentified group of loose cannons, specifically the Alberni-Clayoquot Transportation Committee, who will fire at anything anytime. In August 2012 they were told by the minister of transportation that the ministry wouldn’t be spending $65 million on a new highway to connect with Highway 4. A year later, they’re at it again, stating that a new highway would cost $49.6 million. They have yet to specify an exact route or explain how they arrived at such a low cost. Neither do they realize that the provincial government has no money now for such an expensive project. This unidentified committee seems composed of people who have no expertise in road building whatsoever and act, in my opinion, hurriedly in amateurish and unprofessional ways. For example, they’re now rehashing the decades-old, failed approach of the late Fred Bishop and Gillian Trumper by

asking for letters of mayoral support from Cumberland and Comox-Courtenay. Next we may well see a revival of touring cavalcades from those communities and others which end at Harbour Quay for tea and sympathy. They could use the existing drivable route which ends in Cherry Creek. Wow!

Richard Berg, Port Alberni

Dead grass no bother to dead To the Editor,

Re: Grass could be greener in cemetery: Kenny, Aug. 15. As we try to market our burg to the world including inviting Chinese youth here to complete their highschool education— like others, I must question peoples’ priorities. For example, during the Alberni Valley’s notoriously crispy-hot summer months when, as Port Alberni’s city parks director Scott Kenny confirms “the grass burns out” at Greenwood cemetery, why consider spending several thousand dollars installing an irrigation system to keep the grass green? It’s not worth it,

considering it’s only needed for maybe two or three months of the whole year. The grass will renew itself in very short time with the autumn/winter/ spring rains. Surely the dearly departed would agree there’s better use for the city’s limited financial resources that would be negligible on the list of “bad precedents”. Perhaps they’d rather a comparitively measly $250 be instead donated to a young Port Alberni citizen like Benson Wishart who could make a fine representative of Port Alberni to the Canada World Youth International Education Program in which he plans to participate. As long as the grass is kept cut, neat ‘n’ tidy, brown grass is not dishonouring those who rest in the cemetery. It’s more dishonourable to sqander money on an unnecessary irrigation system when a smidgen could be applied to advancing the community’s youth with some kind of municipal scholarship program set up just for the kinds of requests brought forward by

Mr. Wishart.

Liz Stonard, Port Alberni

‘Canal’ Beach a misnomer To the Editor,

Thanks to our city council for their latest approval to clean up the beach property abandoned by closure of the old plywood mill. The site, already the recipient of extensive cleanup, is lot C of the old mill location at the south end of Third Avenue. The call for a recreational beach here began years ago, and when the site is finally cleared of logs and other debris it will be a great gathering spot for beachgoers. So far, the only error made in the plans for creating an excellent venue for watersports is the proposed name of the facility. “Canal Beach” is a misnomer. The Alberni Inlet is not a “canal”. It is simply an ocean inlet. A “canal” is a man made excavation through land which, when flooded, is used by ships for passage from one ocean to another. Such as the Panama Canal and Suez Canal. Our newly developed project in this city should

be named “Alberni Beach”: a designation which would better identify the place as being located in Port Alberni.

Harold Hamilton, Port Alberni

Stealthy dearth of tax dollars To the Editor,

A recent report that Ottawa is testing a $620,000 stealth snowmobile sent shivers up my spine. Whenever ‘Ottawa’ and ‘stealth’ are used in the same sentence a voice inside my head hollers, “pickpockets!” No doubt many Canadians have the same reaction after all the tales Prime Minister Harper and his Conservatives fed us about those infamous F-35 stealth jet fighters. The Department of National Defence has nicknamed their hightech snow machine after the mythological shape-shifting god ‘Loki’ which seems appropriate. I can’t help wondering how our Afghanistan veterans, who are getting the bureaucratic runaround, feel about Harper’s willingness to spend $620,000 for a snowmobile.

Lloyd Atkins, Vernon

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Recently I watched, again, the video “ Gratitude” by Louie Schwartzberg. Once again I was inspired by his insights about how nature teaches us about beauty. Louie says that ,”beauty and seduction are natures tools for survival because we protect what we fall in love with...The beauty of nature opens our hearts and makes ourselves realize that we are not separate from it, we are connected. The beauty causes us to say the famous prayer, ‘O My God.’ ‘O’ he says, means something caught your attention and it makes you present and mindful. ‘My’ means it connects to something deep within your soul; it creates a gateway for your inner voice to rise up and be heard. ‘God’ is that personal journey we all want to be on, to be inspired and to feel like we are connected to a universe that celebrates life. May this day bring many opportunities for each of us to offer prayers of gratitude to God.

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Aujla acclaimed in SD70 byelection Christopher Sun Alberni Valley News

Gurmail Aujla has been acclaimed as the new Alberni Valley school district trustee, representing the West Coast. The trustee position became available after former West Coast trustee Barbie Mayor stepped down in June, citing changes to her work schedule as a legal nurse as well as general frustration with the school board over west coast issues. Aujla, a retired

SD70 teacher, said he was encouraged to run. “I wanted to contribute to the community on the West Coast and this gave me the opportunity to do so in an area I have some knowledge in,” Aujla said. “Several friends of mine asked me to step up and I said sure.” With no one else putting their name on the ballot, Aujla was acclaimed last Friday and his first school

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Gurmail Aujla has taken over the west coast seat on SD70.

district board meeting will be Sept. 10. Aujla wouldn’t comment

on what he plans to champion for on behalf of West Coast schools, insisting he wants to go in with an open mind. Aujla studied psychology and history at UVic, earning a Masters in history and attaining a teaching certificate as well. He is married to Denise Aujla, who is president of the Pacific Rim chapter of Parents for French. The couple lived in Victoria before moving to the West Coast where Aujla taught high school

in Ucluelet. After 10 years on the West Coast, the couple moved with their two daughters to Victoria so they could be enrolled into French Immersion as it wasn’t offered on the West Coast. “We had the choice to either move to Port Alberni or Victoria, but my wife was a French immersion teacher in Victoria before so we decided to go there,” Aujla explained. The couple retired to Tofino in 2010. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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CWY in Vietnam The Canada World Youth CWY VietnamPort Alberni team has been united and is in Vietnam, co-ordinator Lisa Jaster reports from Ha Noi. After a camp in Squamish, the team set out for a 21-hour transit to Hanoi. “We were greeted by our Vietnamese counterparts at the airport and have now been doing training sessions and exploring Hanoi a bit,”

Jaster related in an e-mail. “Actually we have two teams doing orientation together so we are a very big group. It’s been a lot of fun. “Everyone is full of energy and excited to finally get to our home community in Vietnam - Hoa Binh (Dan Chua).” The Canada World Youth group will be in Port Alberni later this autumn.

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Safeway grant helps man get around town A Safeway Mobillity Grant is helping Port Alberni resident Walter Kusmin get around town a lot easier these days. Walter was diagnosed with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy, and uses an electric wheelchair to move around. The Safeway grant allowed him to purchase an accessible van. “I now have greater independence and freedom of mobility. Thanks to the Safeway Mobility Grant, I am able to go where I want whenever I want,” Kusmin said. “I am so grateful to Safeway for providing me this grant.” Canada Safeway and Muscular Dystrophy Canada have partnered in Make Muscles Move, a fundraiser now in its sixth year that has raised a total of $5,594,276 million in Western Canada.

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Colleen Davidson was the winner of the putting contest and was presented her prize by Anita Sutherland of Valley Vision and Optometry, the sponsor of this event at the Boutique Belles Amies Golf Classic.

These ladies went as “Driving Miss Daisy Team” to the Boutique Belles Amies Golf Classic and are from left to right Shannon Golemba, Courtenay Emslie, Megan Reddick, Teresa Coleman and Erica Tyler-Molon.

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Anthony’s seascapes come to life at the Rollin Inbrief – please include a card so we can send a “thank you”. Contact Colleen Goodrich if you want to donate an item or service at 250-723-5407 or colleengoodrich@ shaw.ca.

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Local land and seascapes come to life on the walls at the Rollin Art Centre with Elissa Anthony’s present exhibit, which runs until Sept. 14. Anthony’s showcase of local land and seascapes will inspire the senses with her unique styles in both oil and acrylics. She swings from realism thru expressionism, abstract, mixed media and back.

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‘Bamfield Beginnings’, by Elissa Anthony, is an example of the artist’s unique style.

The Community Arts Council is excited to introduce Carlos Reyes-Manzo and his collection of photographs titled: Rights and Wrongs— The Resilience of the World’s Indigenous

Photography up next at Rollin The Rollin Art Centre’s next exhibit begins Sept. 17 and will run until Nov. 9.

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Words on Fire returns Aug. 28

Words on Fire Open Mike continues next week on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Char’s Landing on Argyle Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and readings start at 7 p.m. This month’s event will focus on local talent with their poems, stories, memoirs and music. The $5 admission includes coffee/tea and cookies, as well as a chance on a free draw.

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The Old School House Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach will hold its second annual members show from Sept. 3–28. Artists who belong to TOSH may still register for the show by Aug. 28. Fee is $15. An opening reception is planned for Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. For more info, please call 250-7526133.

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Port Alberni’s mixed fours team is victorious in a tournament at the Courtenay Lawn Bowling Club.

Bowlers win in Courtenay Port Alberni lawn bowlers Jake van Kooten, Elaine van Kooten, Stephen Forrest and Robin Forrest went undefeated to win the Zone Mixed Fours tournament in Courtenay on Aug. 10–11. Zone clubs from Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay and Port Alberni were represented at this tournament. Twenty-four teams

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home advantage of knowing the playing surface, the Port Alberni team played through victorious. Two games were played each day; Port Alberni’s second game on Sunday, against the other undefeated team, was to decide the tournament winner. After 12 ends of play, the score was tied at 11-11. On the 13th end, with the Port Alberni team having played a good end and positioned their bowls slightly behind the jack [target for the game], skip Stephen Forrest played a skilled shot to trail the jack into the pack of his team’s bowls. He scored four shots to bring Port Alberni’s score to 15 over Courtenay’s 11. With only one

end left to play, the Port Alberni team positioned their bowls around the jack and covered all Courtenay bowls, thus preventing any chance for Courtenay to score enough shots to tie or win the game. At the trophy presentation, Port Alberni thanked Courtenay for hosting the tournament and all the organization that goes into making a successful tournament. Also thanked was the tournament sponsor, Chad’s Bar and Grill for providing some financial backing. Last weekend (Aug. 17–18), Port Alberni Lawn Bowling Club hosted the Bowls BC Ca$h Triples tournament. No results were available by press time.

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The Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society marked its one-year milestone on Aug. 9 as owners of the B.C. Hockey League Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Director Russell Dyson said he is pleased with the results after the first year. “We’ve managed to take an organization that was in some trouble, stabilize it, and position it for future growth,” Dyson said in a press release. “The team contributes to the health and well-being of the community and continues to provide exciting, high performance hockey for fans.” The society purchased the Bulldogs on behalf of the community after an intensive fourmonth community fundraising campaign last year. The Bulldogs and PAJHS are recognized around the league for the quality of their respective organizations. “One of the season highlights for me was the Surrey Eagles coming out after the final playoff game and recognizing the fans and the community.

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Alberni Valley Bulldog centre John Gosbee rims a putt during the Bulldogs’ annual charity golf tournament last Saturday.

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Prizes draw out men’s club golfers KNOX COUPLAND Alberni Golf

No. 7 train defeated

Six humans beat the steam train to McLean Mill in the inaugural No. 7 Challenge foot race last Saturday. Claire Morgan of Victoria was the first to cross the finish line ahead of the train, in 41.17. More than two dozen runners rose to the challenge in this new event.

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Runners in the No. 7 Challenge take off Saturday against the No. 7 steam train, above.

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Claire Morgan, right, was the first to beat the steam train to McLean Mill with a time of 41.17. Lonny Johnston, left, was second (44.04).

AGC ladies busy on the greens KATHY WHITE

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The Alberni Ladies Golf Club has been busy this summer. This past Tuesday, qualifying took place for the Handicap Cup. Greens were also aerated. Individually, Carol Bouchard had a hole in one on hole No. 2 during the couples’ mixed tournament. Congratulations, Carol! Nine-hole ladies A Division

The Ages Tournament was staged by the Alberni Golf Club’s Men’s Club recently, and the generous prize table supplied by Little Bavaria generated a big turnout. James Startup and his hidden partner put up the winning low gross score followed by Sammy Parhar and Shawn Bondman, Clint Wilson and Gerry Blender and Preban Rasmussen and Dennis Debolt. On the net side Garry Korven and Mel Trelvik fired a

blistering net 51 to lead the pack. Wayne Johnson and Masami Hirayama took second low net followed by Livio Tedesco and Ron Clark, Gene Kimoto and Vic Carlton, and Jim Lawler and Frank Hastings. Gerry Blender posted the KP on No. 2 and Bill Bennett was KP on No. 17. Ron Clark was closest to the pin with his second shot on No. 11. The hidden hole was No. 1 and nobody won so it was carried over to Aug. 18. There was no Men’s Club event scheduled last Sunday because of the mixed tournament.

Pennie Churchill won the low gross as well as having the lowest number of putts. Low Net was won by Marilyn McPherson. B Division

Louise Berlinski won low gross. Lorraine Wilson took the low net as well as the low putts. Pars were had by Lorraine Wilson on No. 13, Lauralee Edgell on No. 18 and Julie Swaney had one on No. 17. Chips-ins were made by Dianne Hoadley on No. 11, Marta Williamson on No. 12,

Marj Dufour No. 14 and Kelly Gauthier on No. 17. Thank you for volunteering at tournaments. 18-hole ladies

Low gross went to Marie Randall with an 89. Low net was won by B-Jay Harper with a 69. The 18-hole club championship’s third round was played Aug. 13. Overall Gross score was won by Carol Bouchard, second was Marie Randall and in third place was Kathy White. Low net winner was

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2607 7th Ave. $169,900 4423 Neill St. $179,000 3915 Montrose St. $215,900 7710 Pacific Rim Hwy. $249,900 302 Tower Rd. $674,900 A Touch of Class • 3 bedroom & full bathroom • Newer roof & furnace • Beautiful corner lot • 2,075 sq.ft.

RESIDENTIAL

Excellent Potential • 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • 60’ x 125’ corner lot • Fenced yard & Garage • Needs some TLC

Appealing Quality • 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Beautiful 69’ x 135’ lot • Upper South Alberni • Well loved & updated

Income Producer • Approx. $2,300/month • 1.3 acre property • Triplex & House • Mobile home pad

D L O S

West Coast Getaway • Port Desire Waterfront • Modern 2,450 sq.ft. home • Private dock, walk in freezer • Ground level suite

D L O S

4474 Bute St. $139,900 4-5131 Gertrude St $164,900 3772 Exton St. $219,900 5609 Poplar Rd $219,900 6780 Beaver CrK Rd. $229,900 Modernized • 3 bedroom & 2 bathrooms • Wood and slate ﬂooring • Vinyl windows • Wiring & plumbing updates

NEW

Affordable Retirement Living • Kitsuksis Manor • 2 bedroom & full bath • 900 sq.ft. rancher • Carport & storage locker

Prime Echo Location • 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom • 2,280 sq.ft. quality home • Newer kit., windows & roof • Beautiful mountain views

Peaceful Location • 0.34 acre on no-thru road • 2,035 sq.ft. family home • Newer roof and thermal windows • Workshop & carport

Country Rancher • 2,240 sq.ft. rancher • 4 bed + den & 2 bath • 0.62 acre fenced lot • 27’ x 21’ detached shop

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2171 Anderson Ave. $244,900 4172 Clegg Cres $279,900 5586 Woodland W. Cres. $309,900 5427 Gordon Ave. $399,900 5949 Grandview Rd. $499,900 View from Above • 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • Very clean & extensive updates • Heat pump & vinyl windows • Private backyard w/ lane access

Modern Quality Home • 2,290 sq.f.t built in 2004 • Daylight in-law suite • 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • Heat pump & covered deck

Rancher in Westporte • 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Bright open concept • Covered deck •Double garage & lane access

Ticks All The Boxes • 2.16 acre level lot • 4 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Huge three bay workshop • In-ground pool

Modern Country Rancher • 2,235 sq.ft. home built 2011 • 0.92 acre w/ workshop & RV parking • 3 bedroom & 2 quality bathrooms • Elegant cherry kitchen w/island

LOTS & ACREAGES

D L O S 3740 Argyle Way $97,500 15-4777 Maitland St. $104,900 104-2825 3rd Ave. $137,900

3510 Barkley St. $79,900 7700 Woodward Rd. $164,900

Nicely Updated Condo • 3 bedroom & full bathroom • New ﬂooring & fresh paint • Living room with ﬁreplace • Thermal windows

Redford Heights • 0.18 building lot • Surrounded by ﬁne homes • Fully serviced lot • Close to all amenities

Three Bedroom Condo • Beverly Gardens • Updated windows & ﬂooring • Updated full bathroom • In unit laundry

The Good Life. • Two bedroom condo • Spacious and well cared for • Gas ﬁreplace & balcony • Close to amenities

Peaceful Acreage • 3.9 acres • McCoy Lake area • Minutes from Sproat Lake • Build your dream home

“The 2012 #1 Top Selling Real Estate Marketing and Sales Team at Coast Realty in the Alberni Valley.”

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Practically New Rancher • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • 1,385 sq.ft. built in 2012 • Vaulted ceilings & open concept • Covered patio & fenced yard

Upper North Alberni • 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Extensive updates • Two feature ﬁreplaces • Single car garage/workshop

309,900

$233,900

SPROAT LAKE

Lot 13 Dog Mountain $319,900 9330 Central Lk. Rd. $429,900 10011 Blower Rd. $699,900 10080 Stirling Arm Cres $819,000 8673 Faber Rd. $869,000 213’ Of Lakefront • 0.76 acre lot • Sandy beach • 24’x22’ dock • Mountain views

ALBERNI INLET

Green Acres • 15.39 acres of farmland • Very clean 2,260 sqft. home • Great barn & outbuildings • Numerous updates

216’ of Sproat Lake • 0.69 acre with pebble beach • 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Paved boat launch & private wharf • Excellent evening sun

Sproat Lake Waterfront • 3,600+ sq.ft. • 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms • 0.71 acre w/ Pebble beach • Dock for swimming & moorage

Pristine Sproat Lake • Extensivly renovated split level • 56’x320’ lakefront lot • 2,590 sq.ft. of quality materials • Gently sloping land w/private dock

D L SO 38 Headquarters Bay $224,900 21 Headquarters Bay $$299,000 414,900 Lot 1 Kildonan $299,000 37 Headquarters Bay $$339,900 414,900 33 Headquarters Bay $$349,000 414,900 Headquarters Bay • 5.0 acres • 150’ of accessible waterfront • Washroom & outbuilding on site • Shared marina & boat launch

Recreational Retreat • 5.0 acres & 150’ oceanfront • 1,800sq.ft. cabin near lockup • 1,200 sq.ft. ﬁnished garage • Shared marina & boat launch

West Coast Waterfront • 2 acre lot • Deep safe moorage • Fantastic building site • Kildonan Harbour

Headquarters Bay • 5.0 acres & 150’ oceanfront • 2,100 sq.ft. modern cabin • 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Shared marina & boat launch

Waterfront Getaway • 5.0 acres & 150’ oceanfront • 1,250 sq.ft. cabin • Private 30’ dock • Shared marina & boat launch

WEST COAST

Lot 19 Wickham Ln $414,900 69,500 468 Pachena Rd. $359,000 380 Cape Beale Trail $895,000 6 South Bamfield Rd $999,500 294 S. Bamfield Rd $2,995,000 Harbour View Lot • 66’ x 132’ building lot, • Water, hydro & phone to lot • 5 min walk to moorage

Quality In Bamfield • 4 bedroom & 4 bathroom home • Built in 1992 • Open concept w/ ﬁreplace • Park-like 0.49 acre lot

Woods End Landing • 4 cabins, duplex+caretaker cabin • 160’ of oceanfront with docks • 8 acres of land • Over 4,250 sq.ft. of living area

Bamfield’s Best • 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • 1.73 acres w/ safe moorage • 1,000’ of waterfront • Road access & large shop

Pride of Bamfield • 6 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms • 6 acres & 200’ deep moorage • Amazing harbour views • Road access & double garage

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NEW LISTIN

MLS # 342623

2718 7TH AVE. - $45,000 • 44x125 ft building lot in South Port location amongst nice homes. • Sewer connection to lot. • Lane access.

MLS #352053

MLS #’s 343306 and 319378

LOT 1 & LOT 2 LUGRIN RD. ~ $59,900ea. • Build your dream home here in the country yet minutes from town. • Close to paper Mill Dam Park • Two 0.26 acre treed building lots.

#33 - 4110 KENDAL ~ $105,000 • Bright 3 bedroom townhouse in family oriented complex. • Very spacious with updated kitchen cabinets and large, spacious living room. • New laminate ﬂoors recently installed throughout

PRIME LOCATION!

GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT

SOUTH PORT BUILDING LOT

MLS #352703

MLS#354300

LT 10-10531 ASHER RD ~ $112,500 • 0.67 acre Sproat Lake area building lot. • Located in a quiet area of nice homes just across the road from the lake. • Great area, very quiet, don’t miss out on this great opportunity, not many building lots

BEAUTIFUL AREA

3641 ANDERSON ~ $119,900

3905 10TH AVE. ~ $128,000 • 3 bdrm home on very lg 93 x 125 lot” • Located centrally close to pool, arena, shopping and the hospital. • Very lg kitchen & sep. dining area. • Newer oil furnace and oil tank

Great starter home or investment property

ON VERY LARGE LOT

• 3 bedroom home located centrally within walking distance to shopping, schools and hospital. • Newer vinyl windows and new roof. New hot water tank. • Large living room with laminate ﬂoors. Lane access to back yard. Fenced yard. On bus route

NEW LISTIN

MLS#359774

3575 7TH AVE. ~ $139,900 • 2 bedroom home ready to move into. Quick possession available. • Updated kitchen with island, attractive glass back splash & nicely tiled ﬂoors. • Bright, open & spacious ﬂoor plan, newer vinyl windows

CUTE AND CLEAN

MLS #346499

MLS #354284

2815 ANDERSON AVE. $149,900 • Cute 2 bedroom home located on large 45 x 132 lot in upper South Port. • Detached single garage/workshop is insulated, drywalled & wired, has carport attached w/lane access. • Completely fenced yard has cherry tree and maple tree for shade

103-5262 ARGYLE ST. $156,000

4488 BEALE ST. ~ $179,900 • Spacious Duplex, Two, 2 bedroom units. • Long term quiet tenants in place. • Vendor is offering $10,000 cash back on completion for a full price offer.

HARBOUR QUAY CONDO

ATTENTION INVESTORS!

• Newer 2 bdrm condo, fantastic ocean harbour views, located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and waterfront. • Feature - 9 foot ceilings, private covered balcony & 6 ft picture windows. • Owner has Hunter Douglas Cellular shades operated by built-in remote professionally installed & the windows tinted which keeps the unit nice & cool. • Open kitchen design with maple cabinets, walk-in pantry and island with stools. • Quiet building with great neighbours.

GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME

SOLD

MLS#360083

4491 NORTH PARK DR. ~ $189,900 • Large spacious living room with coved ceilings and newly refinished hardwood floors. • All new vinyl thermal windows. Separate dining room. • 3 good sized bedrooms on main floor all with brand new carpet.

3 BDRM HOME WITH 2 BDRM SUITE

MLS #

3239 - 9TH AVE. ~ $199,000

• newly renovated 2 bedroom suite • Separate entrances and separate laundry. • Directly across from park and tennis courts. • Brand new roof and updated electrical. • Low maintenance yard. Large back deck. • Suites currently rented for $900 and $650.

3 BEDROOM HOME

NEW LISTIN

MLS #356913

#4-4951 BURKE RD. ~ 239,000 • Quality ﬁnished 8 unit patio home development offers a luxurious carefree lifestyle w/everything you need close by • 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home boasts 1200 square feet of bright living space with lots of windows & pot lighting. • 9 foot ceilings, crown moldings, gas FP & bar style island in the kit. $

NEWER PATIO HOME LOW STRATA FEES

SOLD

MLS#360743

MLS #355262

MLS #356525

2150 GIBONS RD. ~ $249,900 • Great area and over 3000 sq feet of living space. • Each unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and each with its own laundry. • Newer hot water tanks. Backyards are fully fenced. Fence also separating the 2 yards.

3039 5TH AVE. ~ $249,900 • Turn key B&B home business could be yours in this beautiful character home • 4 spacious & unique bdrms, each with its own sep., private full bathroom. • New kit. is open & inviting for guests

CHARACTER HOME!

3 BEDROOM EACH SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX

2474 14TH AVE. ~ $239,900 • Character home has 4 bedrooms, original hardwood floors throughout, lg leaded windows letting in lots of natural light. • Large living room with coved ceilings, French doors, and a newer efficient wood insert fireplace.

IN PREFERRED NEIGHBOURHOOD

MLS #353597

2315 14TH AVE. - $264,000 • Well maintained, new lg vinyl windows and new roof in 2006. Updated kitchen & bathrm • Very bright & lgrec room w/door into backyard. • Lg deck off kitchen which is partially covered

ON GREENBELT IN QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

3551 HUFF DR. ~ $264,900 • 55 plus, very spacious 1250 sqft patio home featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and large living room with gas ﬁreplace. • Extra large covered patio that includes a gas bbq • 4 skylights all with their own installed blinds.

HILLCREST VILLA PATIO HOME

NEW LISTIN

MLS #356211

6386 WITHERS RD. ~ $265,000

• Completely redone from top to bottom. • New kitchen with maple cabinets, new drywall and ﬂooring throughout. • All new vinyl thermal windows. Large new bathroom with one piece shower/tub. •3large & spacious bedrooms. Master bedroom has cheater door to bathroom. • Detached workshop with power. • Brand new septic tank & ﬁeld. New perimeter drains. New wiring and upgraded 200 amp electrical panel.

10571 ASHER RD. ~ $279,900 • Sits on almost 1/2 acre and surrounded by lovely gardens & trees. • Home was nicely rebuilt in 2000 so it is all new inside. • Cozy living room with propane ﬁreplace

COUNTRY RANCHER LOCATED ON 0.63 ACRE

TOTALLY RENO’D SPROAT LAKE HOME

MLS #356979

3852 WHITTLESTONE ~ 289,900 • Very spacious and tastefully painted and some new light fixtures added • New laminate flooring in living room, dining room, hall and family room • Refinished kit. cabinets & new hardware $

QUALITY LARGE 3 BEDROOM RANCHER

4713 LESLIE ST. ~ 379,900 • 3 bdrm, 3 bath 3000 sq. ft. home on .85 acre property in high exposure area. • Beautifully landscaped yard w/in-ground swimming pool and newly done cement deck and tile work.

IMMACULATE INSIDE AND OUT!

10355 BISHOP DR. ~ 399,900 • 2584 sqft home on 0.69 acre lot. • Very large deck perfect for barbequeing and entertaining. • 3 bedrooms on the top ﬂoor all with their own individual decks and phantom screens $

SPROAT LAKE FAMILY HOME

MLS #357688

IMMACULATE HOME IN NORTH PORT

SOLD

MLS#360459

4971 BATTY RD. ~ $329,900 • New septic ﬁeld in 2000, new roof & vinyl windows & hardi plank siding. • Large 13 by 25 living room added on. Electrical upgraded to 200 amp panel. • Very private and quiet backyard with gardens

3 BEDROOM COUNTRY HOME ON 5 ACRES

MLS #354823

MLS # 348318

10189 STIRLING ARM ~ $499,900 • On .8 acre in Sproat Lake area • Walking distance to beach w/dock and boat launch on this lake public access. • 9’ ceilings and Brazilian cherry wood ﬂoors throughout.

MASSACRE ISLAND - $699,000 • Your own exclusive island retreat on the crystal clear waters of Sproat Lake! • Over 1000 ft of water frontage, incredible panoramic mountain and lake views, and 0.85 acre of wooded tranquility

MLS #357681

MLS #356211 $

SOLD

3920 HASLAM RD. ~ $299,900 • Large 89 by 175 corner lot • Cozy living room with large bright windows and a wood burning ﬁreplace. • Lg & bright sunroom off kitchen w/skylights. • Kitchen has brand new SS appliances

CUSTOM BUILT WEST COAST HOME

SPROAT LAKE WATER VIEW BUILDING LOTS • Spectacular views of the #1 recreational lake on Vancouver Island.

• These large lots are now available to purchase and build your year round home or summer getaway. • Located in a quiet cul-de-sac with a paved road adjacent to Lake access. • Have your own boat moorage slip for a small maintenance fee. • Klehkoot Uplands lots are a bare land strata with underground services to the lots. • Sophisticated water system in place with brand new septic system and underground hydro to lots.

SPROAT LAKE ISLAND WITH CABIN

LOTS ON ALDAN RD. Lot 1 - $179,900 Lot 2 - $169,900 Lot 3 - $169,900 Lot 4 - $159,900

Lot 5 - $129,900 Lot 6 - $119,900 Lot 7 - $149,900 Lot 10 - $189,900

MLS #339661

19190 PACIFIC RIM HWY. ~ $379,000 • Waterfront lot easily accessible from the highway with a good shared road • Half acre, 66 ft of waterfront, clean, clear fresh water great for swimming, kayaking and ﬁshing. Deep water for boat moorage.

BEST PRICED SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY

From $119,900

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619,900

630,000

5250 Darnley Road 3687 15th Avenue • 2,900 sq. ft. well thoughtout ﬂoor plan • Quality building with excellent return • 3 bd, 3 bath, 2 dens & large family rm • Tastefully renovated & well maintained • Vaulted ceiling great room: kitchen, living room, dining area • Fully tenanted, low vacancy, lots of pkg • double garage & 36x22 wired shop/ 8 yrs old in 1 acre sub-division • Call Lance for full ﬁnancial details

Ranch Style Home

3782 Exton Street • Sweeping view of Mnts & surrounding area • Exceptional 2,552 sq. ft 3 bd 2 bathroom home • Oak ﬂoors throughout main ﬂoor • Lovingly cared for; pride of ownership evident

3954 5th Avenue • Great lower echo neighbourhood • 1,595 sq. ft 3 bdrm, 2 full bathroom • Very clean and nicely maintained • Vinyl siding, thermal windows.. move in and enjoy!

89,900

1.23 Acre Property

Lot B Grandview Road • level and ready to build on • just outside city boundary-low taxes • on road with cal-de-sac • good mountain views

10048 Falcon Road • Luxurious 5 yr old, 5 bedrm, 3 bathroom home • Extravagant kit., granite counters, porcelain ﬂrs • Feature rock f/p & vaulted ceiling in lvgrm • Stunning location, in a peaceful 5 acre setting

189,995

Welcome to the Echo Area

149,900

3915 Anderson Avenue • 1,700 sq. ft. 2+2 bedroom • Updated kit. & ﬂooring, bsmt partially ﬁnished • Nicely landscaped fully fenced yard • 18x12 wired shop/side yard RV parking

80,000

74,900

Down Town Bungalow

2993 2nd Avenue -2 bdrm bungalow on 33x125 lot -partial bsmt and detached 1 veh garage -currently used as oﬃce space and zoned cmx2 -the structure requires som TLC

Lot 5 Demontreuil Lane (off Grandview Road) • . 1.20 quiet country acre at City edge • Good mountain views, underground services • Septic (sewage) system already in place • Exceptional location;exceptional value

6003 River Road • R-2 zoned 66x125 level duplex lot • Build your duplex-live in one side rent other side • or make it part of your investment portfolio • Close to Clutesi Haven Marina

298,900

Quality and Appeal

5569 Falls Street • 1,600 sqft 3 bdrm 2 bath rancher w/heat pump • Impressive open ﬂoor plan with 9’ ceilings • Gourmet kitchen with island and large pantry • 4 years remaining on New Home Warranty

99,900

115,500

Here’s An Opportunity

Opportunity Knocks

3918 8th Avenue • New roof and updated oak kitchen • 2 bedroom and den on main ﬂoor • Full unﬁnished bsmnt & lg deck w/ mtn views • Needs some TLC

4956 Gertrude • 3 bdrm, 1 bath home, level 44x138 lot with alley access • Needs some Tender Loving CareAre you looking for a project? • Bring your tool box-opportunity for sweat equity!

NEW LISTING

56,900

Why Pay Rent?

Duplex Lot

Echo Area

plus GST

Ready To Build

6373 Fayette Rd • 12 year old 1,600 sq. ft. 3 bdrm 3 bath home • 1.11 level fenced lawn/pasture acre • open concept and naturally lit •double garage/shop-wired and insulated

Double Double

NEW LISTING

339,900 Country Chaarm

2309 8th Avenue • 7 yr old 4 bedroom 3 bathroom executive home • Open concept living, gourmet kit. w/WI pantry • Perfect home for entertaining, tasteful colour scheme.. • Upscale neighbourhood close to nature trails on no-thru road

169,900

89,900

Love at First Sight

206-4505 Victoria Quay • 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 decks, 2 views • Bright Oak kitchen, electric ﬁreplace, jetted tub • Brand new carpeting, freshly painted, just move in • Near walkways & shopping - enjoy a great lifestyle!

NEW LISTING

369,000

Peace Of The Country

239,900

598,800

Quality and Style

A ention Investors

2715 8th Ave • Own it for less than cost to rent • 675 sq. ft. 1 bdrm 1 bath home • What would you rent this home out for? • Check out this opportunity

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Alberni Valley News Thursday , Aug. 22, 2013

Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2013 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with photojournalist Arnold Lim on the 21-member tour team as a media rider. Follow Arnold’s personal story of training for the Tour and the ride itself at tourderock. ca under the blog posts, or on Twitter at @arnoldlimphoto. ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 21 and ends Friday, Oct. 4 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. HELP OUT: Donations can be made at copsforcancer.ca FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go to:

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Tofino, Ucluelet take on the tour Strong RCMP contingent from rugged west coast Susan Quinn Black Press

For the first time in the history of the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, both Ucluelet and Tofino are represented by riders from their respective RCMP detachments. Chris Squire, a constable in Ucluelet, started thinking about joining the ride when he spoke with several riders during a stop last year in his community. Ucluelet RCMP Sgt. Jeff Swann, while not a past rider, is a staunch supporter of the Tour de Rock, and he urged Squire to put his name in for a spot on the team. “Jeff is a big supporter of the Tour de Rock,” Squire says. “He’s got four little kids and they all shave their heads every year. He talked me into it. It’s a good cause.” Squire has already raised close to $10,000 for the Tour de Rock, double his original goal. Squire lost his grandmother to cancer, but says he hasn’t had much personal experience with the disease – unlike Tofino Cpl. Andrew Waddell, who along with his wife Vicki and son Justin, have all been diagnosed with cancer in the past few years. Squire’s junior rider this year is Brett Wasylyniuk of Port Alberni, who has been treated for rhabdomyosarcoma, or a cancer of the muscles that attach to bone. Tofino rider Waddell’s journey with cancer has been a long one. The 27-year RCMP veteran was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 1997; he had surgery to remove what could be removed, and radiation to try and hit the rest. He still lives with the tumour but says it’s stable. Vicki has had melanoma, or early skin cancer removed, as well as some basal cell carcinomas. Justin was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia when he was only two years old. He went through three years of chemotherapy between ages two and five. Justin is now 15 and loves to surf.

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(Above) Ucluelet RCMP Const. Chris Squire and (right) Tofino RCMP Cpl. Andrew Waddell are from small detachments, but have taken on the big commitment of Tour de Rock. Waddell said the time is right for him to participate in the Tour de Rock. “The reason I’ve come up with is because I can. I have a family that supports me. We benefited from others and now it’s my turn, so families that can’t get out and fundraise can get out there and benefit.” Waddell’s junior rider is James Albrecht, also from Port Alberni, and also being treated for rhabdomyosarcoma. Waddell met James at the end of July, and says he’s an amazing young man. “It’s pretty astounding to see a young person in week 10 of 55-week chemotherapy bounding around the house like he is,” Waddell says. “There’s guys like James that are living because money from cancer research is keeping them alive.” Because Squire and Waddell both work in small

detachments and work opposite shifts, they haven’t done much riding together outside of mandatory Tour de Rock rides with the northern team. Squire, a reformed mountain bike rider, does a lot of solo rides on his road bike, but says he prefers to ride with a group. Waddell is known as Tofino’s “bike cop,” so he is no stranger to cycling. Waddell cycles 175 kilometres per week between Tofino and Ucluelet for his tour training. “I go up Radar Hill every time I go by it at the turnoff (to Highway 4),” he says. Of course, powering up Radar Hill is nothing compared to what children with cancer suffer through, Waddell says. And that’s why he decided to tackle the Tour de Rock this year. “It is important to celebrate each day, cheer for every success, and not rest until cancer has been conquered.” editor@albernivalleynews.com

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Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 Alberni Valley News

Port Alberni’s Real Estate Experts 24 hour direct: 250.723.SOLD (7653)

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RECREATIONAL PROPERTY! 0 ,90 $ 45

READY TO BUILD? T +GS

1146 &1150 7TH AVENUE

900 69,

5250 ADAMS PLACE

• Salmon Beach is a remote recreational village • On Barkley Sound, adjacent to Broken Group Islands

• Quiet neighbourhood surrounded with newer homes • 0.159 acre lot, sewer, water and hydro to the lot line

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 0 ,00 9 9 $6

SPROAT LAKE PARADISE! 0 ,00 9 4 $9

8245 DICKSON DRIVE

8945 FABER ROAD

• Four bedroom, ﬁve bath, master with soaker tub and views • 100’ Walk on waterfront, Sandy Beach • Outdoor sleeping area, Overheight garage, double carport

• 4 bedroom, 3 bath home boasts astounding views • Updated, vaulted ceilings, newer wharf and 26x25 shop

UPLANDS SUBDIVISION! 0 ,90 $ 89

3565 BRACKEN LANE

•0.17 acre lot surrounded by green space •County living in the city close to all amenities

BEAUTIFUL SPROAT LAKE! 0 ,00 9 2 $8

9339 FABER ROAD

• Four Bedrooms, four baths, 100% suite ready for family • Southern exposure and serene lake views

Claire’s Corner CLAIRE HAS BUYER’S

Looking to Purchase Country Property with 2+ Acres AS WELL AS a 1-3 Storey home with 4 bedrooms on one level! Thinking of Selling? Does your home fit the description? Give Claire a call!

HUGE SHOP! 0 0 9,9 $ 18

OPEN HOUSE

Claire Storie in attendance Fri., Aug 24 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM

11-3535 BURDE STREET

• 55+ Burde Hill Estates is a secure gated community • Brand New Roof, Hot Water Tank & Perimeter Drains

HUGE SHOP! 00 6,0 $ 19

2762 7TH AVENUE

• Three bdrm, two bath private home, large living room • Fully fenced, detached single garage, views of the mountains

FAMILY HOME! 00 9,0 $ 25

4155 CLEGG CRES. NORTH

READY TO RETIRE? 00 5,0 $ 26

2527 15TH AVENUE

• 2 Bedroom, 2 bath classic South Port home • Energy efﬁcient, lg shop, new windows and heat pump

ATTENTION HORSE LOVERS! 00 5,9 $ 13

• Three bedroom, three bath, double garage and 2 wood ﬁreplaces • Great Neighbourhood, fully fenced yard, raised ﬂower beds

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• 3 bedrrom 1 bath home with basement with in house workshop • Newer windows, roof, perimeter drains, plumbing and heat pump

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ASTOUNDING OCEAN VIEWS! 0 990 $ 38

OPEN HOUSE

Claire Storie in attendance Sun, Aug 25 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM

REDFORD HEIGHTS! 00 0,0 $ 15

LOT 21 GILBERT PLACE

➧

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BRING YOUR BUILDING PLANS

➧

•0.23 Acre Corner Lot with beautiful views •Biggest lot in the cul-de-sac in a great neighbourhood

SPROAT LAKE-DAWSON’S LANDING! ST 00+G 9 , 9 $26

SL 1 KYUNIM ROAD

• 0.43 acre lot fully serviced - electric, water, sewage to lot line • Astounding views, private, sandy pebble beach with wharf

INVESTOR ALERT! 00 2,5 $ 64

3970 7TH AVENUE

• 7 unit quality apartment complex • Covered RV parking, private decks & covered parking

IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME! 0 ,00 9 1 $2

BUILD YOUR DREAM! 0 ,90 $ 78

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• One of the nicest subdivisions in town • .33 acre lot in a cul-de-sac and quiet neighbourhood

BRAND NEW SPROAT LAKE HOME! 0 ,00 9 $ 59

5625 SILVERSPOON RD

• Three bedroom, three bath, open ﬂoor plan, 9’ ceilings • One acre, beautiful views of the mountains, lake access

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FULLY RENOVATED! 0 ,00 9 6 $4

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• Four bdrm, three bath, three-years-young reno’s & addition • 2.5 acres, 40x30 shop, RV parking, two tier partially covered deck

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• 55+ Burde Hill Estates is a secure gated community • Brand New Roof, Hot Water Tank & Perimeter Drains

Affordable waterfront lots, get on the lake this summer! As low as $198,000!

5890 SAUNDERS ROAD

• Four bedrooms, one bath, large living room on 0.53 Acre • Fully fenced, overheight carport, wood shed, chicken coup

3583 SWORDFERN LANE

• 0.18 acre lot, priced to sell & just waiting your building plans • Great neighbourhood, natural gas, hydro& services to lot

PRIVATE ACREAGE IN KITSUKSIS AREA! 0 ,90 $ 79

LT 1 TOMSWOOD ROAD

•1.07 acre lot cleared and ready for your new home • Water to the lot & the soil is approved for septic system

ENCHANTING VICTORIAN ESTATE! 0 ,90 9 4 $5

1.9 BEAUTIFUL ACRES! 0 ,90 9 9 $3

5510 DUNDALK AVE NORTH

• Cherry Creek rancher with open concept and large kitchen • 2 car garage, carport for the boat and room for the RV

5555 GOLDEN STREET

• Custom home on 2.26 acres was built in 1995 by a premier builder • Master craftsmanship throughout this 3600+ sqft 4 bdrm, 4 bath home

WESTPORTE PLACE LOT! 0 ,50 $ 76

5487 WOODLAND CRES. W

• 60x102 level lot features underground services • Close to Paper Mill Dam for ﬁshing, swimming & trails

THE ULTIMATE RESIDENCE! 0 ,50 1 3 $5

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0 SQ $ 8.0

Ph: (250) 731-4101 3186 3RD AVENUE

• Includes reception area & lots of warehouse space downstairs • Great visibility, corner location and in a high trafﬁc area

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John Clark

Sproat Lake Vacation Spots available at Tall Timbers! Gated Community, pristine swimming, family activities

Priced from $139,900 - $170,000! G-5262 ARGYLE STREET

2461 4TH AVENUE

• Canvas Cup is a popular full service coffee bar and gallery • Seating for 20+ patrons, all equipment and furnishings included

• Newly remodelled inside & out in a great neighbourhood • 3 bdrms, 2 baths, daylight bsmt features workshop area

GARDENER’S PARADISE! 00 9,0 $ 42

YOU FOUND IT! 00 9,9 $ 19

$1,200/MO LEASE OR SALE... 00 9,9 $ 18

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BRING THE MOVING VAN! 00 9,9 $ 26

3724 ESTEVAN DRIVE

5425 KITSUKSIS STREET

• 4 bdrm, three bath main level entry home with basement • Single attached garage, double detached oversized garage, private back yard

COLLEGE VIEW ESTATES! 0 ,00 9 2 $3

4123 ARGYLE STREET

4672 ADELAIDE STREET

• Vaulted ceiling throughout and plenty of windows let in natural light • Spacious three bedrooms plus den, two baths and a large family room

• 1193 sqft home or business feat. 3 bdrms, 1 bath • Lg living room, kit., eating nook, bath, 1 bdrm on the main

SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! 00 5,0 $ 37

PEACEFUL LIVING ON GREENBELT! 00 9,5 $ 25

B-3027 4TH AVENUE

• 12x18 Unit with private entrance and easy for your clients to ﬁnd • Well maintained uptown building with a refreshed exterior

COLLEGE VIEW ESTATES! 00 4,5 $ 29

•4 bedroom, 3 bath, Redford Heights family home •Quiet neighbourhood, amazing views of the mountains

CITY IN THE FRONT,COUNTRY IN THE BACK! 00 4,9 $ 16

4026 JOHNSTON RD

4-3500 MCNIGHT STREET

• Patio home situated in the best location in the complex • 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 8” oak ﬂoors, end unit with greenspace

Port Alberni’s Real Estate Experts

2245 MALLORY DRIVE

• 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom with summer kitchen down • Swimming pool, hot tub, detached garage, amazing views

2875 CARMICHAEL CRES.

• 4 bedroom, three bath upper south port home • Fully fenced yard, newer roof, close to schools and

MORTGAGE HELPER! 00 7,0 $ 24

LIFE IS EASY AT BARCLAY ESTATES! 00 8,9 $ 16

0M $ 35

6379 FAYETTE ROAD

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! 00 9,0 $ 27

POPULAR UPLANDS SUBDIVISION! 0 ,90 $ 79

SOLID COMMERCIAL BUILDING!

2126 RITA ROAD

• Lg split level 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 2.17 acres • Riding ring and two barns with 3 horse stalls

Port Alberni’s Real Estate Experts

• Exquisite 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with open ﬂoor plan • In house workshop and extra large garage with RV Parking

ATTENTION HORSE LOVERS! 9 ,99 9 7 $3

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the Dave Koszegi Team

Ph: (250) 730-1608 email:clairestorie@live.ca

Claire Storie

Alberni Valley News Thursday,Aug. 22, 2013

13-3500 MCNIGHT STREET

• Two bedroom, two bath high end quality built patio home • Greenbelt in the back, great neighbourhood in cul-de-sac

Personal Real Estate Corporation

•Three Bedroom, one bath home with rec room •Backing onto Greenbelt, nicely landscaped, single carport

3749 17TH AVENUE

•2 bedrooms on the main with a one bedroom in-law suite down •Private back yard, raised garden beds, covered patio and shop

ASTOUNDING VIEWS! 00 9,9 $ 29

4151 STEEDE AVE

•3 bedroom, three bath home is nestled atop a hill •Views of the city, alberni inlet and mountains

Port Alberni’s Real Estate Experts

4233 8TH AVENUE

• 4 bdrm, 3 bath unit, room for the whole family • Brand new roof, carport, balcony and patio

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 00 9,9 $ 72

9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

•Three bedroom,one bath home on a half acre lot •3 vehicle carport with additional accommodations