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Police internships beneficial to RCMP for recruitment, university students for career choice WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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partnership between the Vancouver Island University criminology program and the Port Alberni RCMP detachment gives interns real-life police experience, and the RCMP a look at potential recruits, RCMP Cpl. Jen Allan said.

Four RCMP detachments participate in the program with VIU: Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Oceanside and Cowichan.

The arrangement sees selected fourth-year criminology students posted to RCMP detachments for four months.

Students are exposed to different RCMP departments and an array of duties during their stay. “They’re exposed to regular duties that police officers do in any detachment,” Allan said.

The partnership in Port Alberni started last year when VIU grad Andrew Ratte, who is a local resident, spent four months here. “We had an excellent experience with him here last year,” Allan said. “I understand he’s still in the application process to the RCMP.” This year, interns Allison McBride and Taylor Galeazzi have been posted to the Port Alberni RCMP detachment.

Students benefit from the partnership by getting practical experience and a glance at realworld RCMP policing. But the RCMP benefits as well. “We want to recruit people. We hope that recruits seek a career with the RCMP when they’re done,” Allan said. “One day we hope to sign them up.”

McBride grew up in Esquimalt and attended Esquimalt High School, graduating in 2009. She is set to graduate from VIU’s criminology program this spring.

Port Alberni isn’t unfamiliar to McBride. High school sports games brought her this way, and she passed through the Valley on the way to see her sister who lived in Tofino.

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Taylor Galeazzi and Allison McBride, both fourth-year criminology students at Vancouver Island University, are working on a four-month internship at the Port Alberni RCMP station. Below, a light moment in the ident lab.

Port Alberni from Andrew, who was here last year,” McBride said. “I wanted the chance to go there.”

McBride attended a week-long Greater Victoria Police Camp in 2009, and the experience resonated with her. The camp was like a mini RCMP depot with physical training, marching, classes and police situation simulations. “The thing I remember the most was that when we were able to do the simulations and take charge we were praised afterward. I was 17 years old and timid so that was huge for me,” McBride said.

One of McBride’s projects while in Port Alberni is to coordinate the first Central Island RCMP Youth Camp this summer.

The camp allows high school students who have an interest in law-enforcement careers the chance to see what training

conditions are like and get some hands-on experience. This year’s camp will be bigger with the addition of participants from Oceanside and Nanaimo, she said.

McBride plans to submit her applications to the RCMP and Saanich Police when she graduates. If she becomes an

officer she will be the first member of her family to do so, she said.

“My parents weren’t police officers. But they always supported me with this.

They know that this fits my personality,” she said.

Galeazzi grew up in Woss, which has a population of 200.

He’s not an officer yet but he resembles one out of uniform.

“Being a police officer is always something I wanted to be. I like the diversity the job offers,” he said.

He graduated from North Island High School in Port McNeill in 2010 and headed straight for VIU. He will apply to join the RCMP when he graduates this spring.

At the Port Alberni detachment, McBride and Galeazzi were working with the ‘ident’ section on a recent Friday afternoon, and getting some good natured ribbing from officers who work in the forensic department. “You’re working in the very coolest section of the RCMP,” one officer said jokingly.

“Put some sunglasses on.”

Ident, the police dog section and Emergency Response Team are popular draws for interns.

“Those are the areas of policing people think are sexy,” Allan said. “My section— community policing— is not.”

Galeazzi will be working on the School Action For Emergencies plan for the next four months.

The project consists of a computer database for each of the Alberni Valley’s schools that contains information about their layouts, entrances and exit routes, electrical plans as well as other logistical information.

The plan will be a critical part of a police response in the event of a major incident, Allan said.

Galeazzi says he’s drawn to the general duty section of policing the most. “It seems like you never know what you’ll be doing or where you’ll be doing it. It’s something different every day, and I like that,” he said.

All of the experience with the Port Alberni detachment is valuable, Galeazzi said. He especially appreciates the candour and help he receives from officers.

“They want to teach you so that you know why it is they do what they do,” he said. “My experience here has made me realize that this is what I want to do with my life.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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If you love comedy and you love improv then you’re going to love Whose Line Is It Anyway Alberni— Stupid Cupid. The event is at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, Feb. 7. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tix cost $5 at the door.

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Port Alberni is a lumber town so it’s only fitting that Bill Townsend be the next featured artist at the Rollin Art Centre. Townsend’s unique exhibit showcases his artistry with wood. The show runs until March 7. An artist’s reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1-3 p.m. in the gallery.

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Do you have a lot of stories stored up in your head? Ever thought about creating your own story to share with family and friends – or even an audience. Then check out a workshop on Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre that will help organize those thoughts into poetry, a monologue, or a stand-up routine.

Workshop participants will brainstorm, write and perform, and they’ll get practical tips on putting it all together. Register by phone (250723-1195), email (capitoltheatre@shaw.ca) or at the box office (4904 Argyle Street). Cost: $12.50 for members; $22.50 for non-members (includes membership).

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Robertson Ck. hatchery forced to kill 60,000 fish WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON

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The virus has infected more than 60,000 juvenile steelhead at the hatchery, which have since been destroyed, officials said.

Hatchery staff became aware of the outbreak after noticing higher than normal mortalities in juvenile steelhead.

Staff noticed signs of the virus and initiated lab tests.

According to the fisheries department, IHN is a naturally occurring pathogen in wild fish throughout the Pacific West Coast from Alaska to California.

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virus outbreak has killed 60,000 juvenile steelhead at Robertson Creek Hatchery and prompted the involvement of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has confirmed that there was an outbreak of Infectious Haematopoietic Necrosis (IHN) virus at the Robertson Creek Hatchery.

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to exist in Great Central Lake where the hatchery draws its water supplies.

Lab tests identified the virus as the endemic, naturally occurring strain that is commonly found in Pacific sockeye.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency was called because IHN is a reportable disease.

Staff have isolated the area where the infected fish were being held, and are cleaning and disinfecting the area.

Measures have also been put in place to control the movement of staff and fish in and out of the hatchery.

Cleanup will be completed when the CFIA is satisfied that the process has met their requirements. reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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Tough choices ahead SD70: | Public gets first glimpse of reconfiguration.

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Options for closing and reconfiguring schools in the Alberni Valley include closing three elementary schools, School District 70 superintendent Cam Pinkerton said.

Pinkerton outlined the options to more than 90 people at an information session on Tuesday night.

“There is no ‘do nothing’ in this. We think you have to, or should, close schools,” Pinkerton said.

Last week, school trustees gave staff the go-ahead to come up with options that involved closing some schools and reconfiguring the rest to Grades K-7 and 8-12. Tuesday’s session is the first of two the district held this week.

Pinkerton outlined three scenarios.

The first scenario involves closing Wood, Gill and Eighth Avenue elementary schools; re-configuring

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School District 70 director of instruction Jack Hitchings, left, answers questions about school closure and grade reconfiguration scenarios at a public meeting on Tuesday night.

the remaining schools to K-7; re-purposing Wood to be part of Alberni District Secondary School, which would be converted to Grades 8-12. The move would be completed in one fell swoop, Pinkerton said. He emphasized that Wood would not be used solely for Grade 8s coming to the high school.

The second scenario involves two options done over two years.

Option 1 involves closing only Wood the first year, converting other elementary schools to K-6, middle schools to Grade

7-8, and ADSS Grade 9-12. The second year, Gill and Eighth would be closed; John Howitt, AW Neill and Maquinna would convert to Grades K-6; Alberni Elementary would become an all-French school; Dunn and Neill would convert to Grades K-7; and ADSS and Wood Grades 8-12.

Option 2 involves closing Eighth in year one, and converting other schools to K-6, 7-8 and 9-12. Year two would see Gill and Wood closed and converting other schools to K-7 and 8-12.

The third scenario would be done over three phases. Wood would close in the first phase and other schools retain their current configuration.

Phase two would see a district-wide conversion to K-6 and 7-8. ADSS would remain Grade 9-12.

Phase three would involved closing Gill and Eighth, reconfiguring to K-7 and 8-12. Alberni would also be a fullFrench school in this scenario.

(Another version of the third scenario would look the same but would involve closing Eighth first.)

The physical condition of schools will be taken into account, Pinkerton said. Gill has ranked low in this regard in the district’s annual facility audit, he added.

No matter what the scenario, the district is suggesting using Eighth Avenue Elementary to house the VAST program as well as the school board office.

Two parties have expressed interest in leasing the existing school board office on Roger Street. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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EDITORIAL

Start listening to the courts Time to end this bloody B.C. school war Last week’s B.C. Supreme Court ruling that elements of legislation around teacher bargaining rights are still unconstitutional, and served to provoke a strike, should stand as a final warning to the B.C. Liberals.

The decision, announced to great fanfare from the B.C. Teachers Federation, was the second such determination by Justice Susan Griffin. In 2011 she ruled that Bill 28 – enacted in 2002, it stripped class size and composition from the collective agreement – was unconstitutional.

Part of her reasoning was that it removed the right to bargain those items in future. She gave the Liberals a year to sort things out, but the government ignored the ruling and kept those elements out of Bill 22, the 2012 legislation that expires on June 30.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender, whose government has an eagle eye on costs, was no doubt nervous about the consequences of the ruling; hence the appeal launched this week.

He voiced disappointment with the ruling and claimed to have sought collaboration and co-operation in his discussions with the BCTF. That makes for a good sound bite, but government needs to focus more on the big picture, which means looking at the effect of its actions on the end users: students.

No doubt it would cost more to create smaller classes, through hiring extra teachers and installing more assistants to work with students with special needs. But it would be a worthwhile investment.

Measuring that benefit to students, is how governments must gauge such decisions.

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TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views

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ICTORIA – There are two reasons why the B.C. government must appeal the latest court ruling that damns its conduct, assesses damages of $2 million plus lawyer bills and appears to hand the B.C. Teachers’ Federation the keys to the treasury.

The first is practical politics. The legislature reopens Feb. 11, ironically right after Family Day. An appeal will give rookie Education Minister Peter Fassbender the cover he will need during the daily 30 minutes of sniper fire that is Question Period.

Rise. “It’s before the courts, Madam Speaker.”

Sit. Even the trigger-happy Premier Christy Clark will be staying in her trench, after the bleeding wound she received from Justice Susan Griffin last week.

The second reason is

practical economics. The 2014 budget has gone to press. Government lawyers told the court that retroactively returning to 2001 classroom rules could cost $500 million, an estimate Griffin dismissed as “speculative.”

It could include compensation to retired teachers for earnings they gave up. This retroactive lump would be on top of the ongoing costs, running to hundreds of millions more as 60 school districts try to reassemble the world of 2002.

This union victory began when the Supreme Court of Canada invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining in 2007, based on “freedom of association” in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The BCTF is piggybacking on that landmark decision, in favour of the Hospital Employees’ Union, after Gordon Campbell ran roughshod

over their sweetheart contract from the Glen Clark years. That one was settled for $85 million, including retroactive payments.

In case there are parents and taxpayers who still believe that all would be calm had the NDP won the 2013 election, allow me to put that to rest.

NDP leader Adrian Dix took to his Facebook page a couple of days after last week’s ruling, joining calls for an apology from Clark. That would be for what Justice Griffin characterized as deliberately provoking a strike to build public support for the latest of a long line of settlements imposed on teachers.

Within minutes, Dix received this caustic response from Tara Ehrcke, president of the Greater Victoria teachers’ union.

“But where was the NDP during the election campaign?” Ehrcke asked

‘The BCTF is piggybacking on that landmark decision...’

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Dix. “You committed a measly $100 million – a third of what it will take to restore class sizes and less than the [NDP] platform in 2009, and only pocket change more than the Liberals’ Learning Improvement Fund of $75 million.”

Note the mindset of this prominent member of the radical fringe that controls the BCTF. “A measly $100 million.” An extra $25 million? “Pocket change.” This is the same union boss who demanded that hundreds of teachers be hired this week, so reorganizing current classes in the middle of the school year to make them smaller by one or two students.

Parents and students would endure yet another major disruption of the public school system.

And who needs an increase in rural ambulance service or drug and alcohol treatment for street kids. Let’s get those teacher-librarians back in schools, and slightly reduce class sizes to offset declining enrolment!

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Whole story isn’t out there To the Editor,

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No government, B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party, can let its unions control their own payroll, just as no private company can.

That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in provoking an illegal strike in 2012.

It made outrageous benefit demands and cancelled extra-

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curriculars for months before it even specified its wage demand.

Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week.

Both sides need to cease fire.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

If there is anybody still left in this valley, especially residents of the Beaver Creek and Beaufort areas, who still believe that the TimberWest Forest Company is not responsible for the mess they made in the Beaufort Mountains from Kitsuksis Creek— which runs through McLean Mill in the northeast side of the valley and many more streams and water causes including Beaver Creek itself all the way to Wolf Creek at the west end— should give their heads a shake.

Look at the facts of what really happened in the Beaufort Mountains.

TimberWest officials spoke at public meetings, including the regional board and city council, concerning their so-called logging practices in watersheds and everywhere else.

Speaking of watersheds, this dumb old logger would like to see an audit and inspection done in the China Creek watershed by impartial forest officials who are not

under the thumb of TimberWest and the Private Lands Council; someone with concern for our environment.

TimberWest needs to clean up its action and show what a good neighbour it is.

Wayne Crowley, Port Alberni

Closures are a fact of life To the Editor,

It seems to be a crime everywhere in B.C. to close schools but okay to close them in the other nine provinces.

Student enrolment is the key issue, and enrolment numbers will never return to what they used to be in the old days. The newer generation is holding back on having children, and when they do, one child seems to be the norm.

The whole idea of closing these schools is to keep the ones that are open at full capacity.

Why keep a school open just to pay janitors, heating, lighting, maintenance, etc. when the building is half full?

These taxpayers that complain that schools are being closed are two-faced.

Many of them have

already downsized their living. For example, going to live in a condo because the house was too big, and why pay for all the expenses when it is not needed.

Teachers are the biggest joke. They are against school closures, but you overhear them talking in public in malls, etc. to friends, that they have sold their house and moved to a condo because the kids are now gone on their own, and why keep paying for all of the upkeep when there is only two of them in the house.

Isn’t B.C. a province in Canada? These complainers don’t seem to think so.

Joe Sawchuk, Duncan

care.

So I’m encouraged by the B.C Supreme Court’s decision regarding educational class size and urge the B.C government to abide by and not waste any more taxpayers’ money appealing this recent decision.

Rather than disregard welleducated and experienced professionals and vilify them as “special (unionized) interest groups”, like members of any political party, government needs to adopt a better attitude of co-operation.

Liz Stonard, Port Alberni

Co-operation necessary

It is hard to miss the irony in the title ‘Old Man Take a Look at the Facts’ in Tom Fletcher’s column (BC Views, Jan. 23). What was meant to be a witty reference of Neil Young’s famous song and his supposed ignorance could just as easily be referring to Fletcher himself.

Perhaps old Mr. Young and his allies don’t have all of their facts straight,but,then again, neither does old Mr. Fletcher.

In actuality, the

To the Editor,

B.C teachers have advocated for adequate student/ teacher ratios, including enough special needs personnel, since the 1970s when I contemplated becoming a teacher.

Instead, I became a nurse and we are still advocating for adequate patient/ nurse ratios to safeguard patient

Column wasn’t quote-worthy To the Editor,

clearest fact that Fletcher presents is that he has an issue with environmentalists, climate scientists and First Nations activists.

In fact, his preoccupation with putting down and disclaiming anyone who questions the status quo is a consistent theme in his column.

I believe everyone has the right to their opinion, including Mr. Fletcher.

That said, I am offering mine. I feel that Fletcher’s viewpoint is outdated.

We are facing some serious crises on our planet that can possibly be diverted if we work together.

The divisive attitude of dinosaurs like Fletcher who insist on focusing on their prejudices at the expense of the truth are holding up positive progress.

Meanwhile, the very people he belittles are working hard towards a healthier future for everyone. What is he doing?

I suggest that Tom Fletcher takes some time to think about the next line in Neil Young’s quote-worthy song: ‘I’m a lot like you are’.

Miriam Turner, Port Alberni

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The Honda Civic’s 16-year streak as the best selling passenger car in Canada is nothing short of astounding. For the introduction the 2014 Civic, Honda chose usually sunny and hot Tampa, to introduce their latest update. It was sunny but anything from hot, with overnight temperatures near freezing.

Honda has been improving the Civic continuously since the 7th generation model was introduced as a 2012 model. Last year, for 2013, they updated the styling, handling and interior of the 2013 model and now for 2014 they are at it again.

Looks The styling focus for 2014 is on the coupe. Roughly 15 per cent of all Civics are sold as a coupe, the most dominant player in the small coupe market. Last year, this sedan received updates to the front and rear styling to help make it look more upscale and sophisticated, and this year the coupe gets a similar update to the front and back, but the changes are meant to provide a sportier look with a bit more aggression.

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Even if you do make a mistake, you just dust off the snow and try again.

The Camp4 program originated in Finland in 1996 and has since been executed around the world.

It’s hard to believe how much you can learn in such a short amount of time.

And how much your face will hurt afterwards! – That’s not even because of sub zero temperatures.

The cost of Camp4 is $5,195 (plus applicable taxes.)

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Referendum would decide Roger crossing: Chopra WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

A referendum on whether or not Alberni Valley residents would pay for a new Roger Creek crossing would settle the matter once and for all, Coun. Hira Chopra said.

Chopra advanced a notice of motion about a referendum involving a new crossing at council’s Jan. 27 meeting. The motion would read to the effect of ‘Would you be in favour of a new 10th Avenue crossing for the price of....’.

“Lots of people who grew up here ask all the time about this.

Taxpayers will be the ones to pay for this and they deserve to know how much it will cost and to have their say,” Chopra said after the meeting.

Chopra referred to two referendums that were held about the

‘If taxpayers are willing to pay then we can go ahead.’

– Hira Chopra matter: one in 1981 and the second in 1983. “Both times the people said yes but the government didn’t have the money. It’s business that was left undone,” he said.

According to city records, the question in the 1981 referendum was ‘Are you in favour of a second crossing of Roger Creek’; 3,161 people said yes and 1,110 said no. In a companion question about where they would prefer it, 2,856 said 10th Avenue and 868 said 21st Avenue.

In 1983, 2,994 people said yes and 2,269 said no.

The initiative was based on the city paying for half the

cost of the project and the Ministry of Transportation paying for the other half. The program the ministry would have used for funding was scrapped and the project fizzled.

A referendum now wouldn’t cost anything extra to have because it could piggy-back the civic election, which is being held in November. “It would cost between $10,000 to $20,000 otherwise,” Chopra said.

Such a referendum would bring a sense of closure or hope, Chopra said. “If taxpayers are willing to pay then we can go ahead. If not, then that (issue) is closed.”

The cost of a new bridge would start at between $10 million to $15 million, city manager Ken Watson said.

Building techniques are different today than they were in the early 1980’s, he

added. “Some of the methods wouldn’t be considered environmentally sound today.”

While a study with cost estimates was done for the previous referendums the information is three decades old, city engineer Guy Cicon said.

A new study would have to be carried out that would examine the nitty-gritty details of a bridge: would it run to Tebo Avenue or Ian Avenue, where would it be placed, how long, how wide, what are the approaches, etc.

“These things and more are what needs to be pinpointed,” Cicon said.

The city had earmarked $40,000 for such a study in last year’s budget but the plan was scratched in a move to reduce taxes and the money re-allocated. reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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Students from Alberni Elementary School join Port Alberni RCMP, SD70, city staff and Citizens on Patrol volunteers to get the message out about the new speed zone signs that are cropping up in the community.

City to drivers: slow down The bright yellow signs popping up all over town imploring drivers to “slow down” are part of a new speed sign campaign launched last week by the Port Alberni RCMP, the city, ICBC and the local school district.

“There’s always complaints about traffic, not only in school zones,”

RCMP Inspector Mac Richards said. The campaign “is for all the community; it doesn’t matter where you are.”

The plastic signs are available for the asking at the Community Policing Office at Harbour Quay, and can be put up wherever people in the community feel they are needed.

RCMP Const. Tom Gill said visibility and protecting children are his No. 1 priorities in supporting this campaign.

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To avoid the weather, head indoors.

Parks and Recreation are hosting free events throughout the day. Tseshaht is hosting a family movie night at Maht Mahs and Hupacasath are holding a lunch and cedar craft workshop at the House of Gathering.

Not staying home for the long weekend? There is lots going all over B.C. Start with Big White Ski Resort, just outside of Kelowna.

“There’s something for everyone here,” says Katie Balkwill, regional sales manager for Big White Ski Resort. “We’re Canada’s largest ski-in ski-out resort. Anywhere you wake up, you’ll be on the slopes, and the quality of our snow is amazing.”

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Referee Shick heads to Sochi OLYMPIC HOCKEY: | Shick, who honed his skills growing up around hockey rinks in Port Alberni, heads up men’s Olympic hockey officiating.

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Former National Hockey League referee Rob Shick, who hails from Port Alberni, is headed to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Shick will represent the NHL in his role as officiating manager. The California resident leaves Feb. 9 from New York.

Shick’s job at the Olympics will be to monitor and evaluate all the officials chosen from

the NHL and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) during the men’s hockey games.

“We will assign them to 30--plus games on the men’s side,” Shick said.

There will be three games per day played. At the end of each day, Shick and other officials will gather to assess how the games went, discuss any issues that arose with representatives from other countries, and hand out assignments for the next day.

Officials are split between the NHL and IIHF now. “It’s all about keeping a level playing field for all the countries involved,” Shick explained.

Referees from the NHL are: Dave Jackson, Mike Leggo, Brad Meier, Tim Peel, Kevin Pollock, Kelly Sutherland and Ian Walsh.

Linesmen are Derek Amel, Lonnie Cameron, Greg Devorski, Brad Kovachik, Andy McElman and Mark Wheler.

Shick will meet every day with the officials, to

go over rule differences and other issues. “The IIHF ice surface is bigger so positions will be different for them.”

“It’s a lot of parallels to running a hockey team... we want to give these guys the best opportunity to succeed and be prepared.”

Shick will have a couple of days off during the Olympics, but “I’m not sure I’m in too much of a hurry to go outside the secure area,” he said.

Sochi will be Shick’s second time at the Winter

Olympics. He attended the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Shick never got to officiate in an Olympic tournament. He was invited to go to Sarajevo in 1984, but turned pro that year so was no longer eligible, he said.

If there is one thing he is wary about going to Sochi, it is the food. “I wish I would have got a hold of Rick at Hertel Meats for pepperoni and beef jerky.

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The venerable tournament is happening at the Alberni Valley Multiplex from Feb. 6-8.

Wrestlers will be competing in five different age groups.

Another 200 wrestlers in categories such as the Open an Elementary divisions.

The tournament is considered one of the most prestigious high school wrestling tournaments in B.C. The event started in 1980 and has run every year except the four years the local wrestling group hosted the BC High School Championships.

“No other wrestling program in B.C. can boast that they have run 35 major tournaments,” tournament director Tom McEvay said “Many would be happy to have done it once,”

The event starts Feb. 6 with weigh-ins for athletes in the cadet and juvenile divisions.

Action gets underway Feb. 7.

Cadet and juvenile classes wrestle first from 9 a.m. 8 p.m. at the multiplex.

In the afternoon, more than 100 wrestlers are competing in the elementary and middle school divisions.

Semi-finals are set to take place on Feb. 7. starting at 6 p.m.

The evening will also feature the open division where alumni and college wrestlers can test their skills.

On Feb. 8, the conclusion of preliminary matches in the age class divisions start at 9 a.m.

Medal matches will start at 10 a.m.

The finals in the Schoolboy/girl division (Grade 6-8) and Cadet (Grade 9-10) will start at noon. The Juvenile (Grade 11-12) finals start at 2:30 p.m.

‘No other program in BC can boast that they have run 35 major tournaments.’

Central, and wrap WJ up by 3:30 Mouat, p.m.

Burnaby Alberni South and will be Island fielding a powers competCowitive ichan, slate of Esquimalt wrestlers, McEvay – Tom McEvay and Campbell said.

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The The ADSS boys team is currently ADSS juvenile girls division is ranked ranked in the top in the top five in BC. three in the province Carson Graham, Yale and could win it all in and Terry Fox are all BC this year. top contenders.

They will battle it In the schoolboy/girl out with over 60 other division, Alberni is schools for the team fielding strong teams title in the Juvenile from AW Neill and and Cadet divisions.

Dunn Middle Schools, These teams could both of which are include Guildford expected to place in Park of Surrey, Carson Graham. Abby the top 10.

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The Alberni Valley Wrestling Club seems a good bet to repeat as the top overall program at this year’s event but they will be pushed by the strong Capilano and Upper Fraser Valley Clubs.

There is no admission charge for the preliminary matches.

Admission to the finals is by donation.

Alberni Wrestling will honour four alumni who were recently inducted into the ADSS Athletic Wall of Fame during Totem 59..

The honourees are Travis Cross, Ashlea McManus, Isaac Wing and Tom McEvay.

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EJ Dunn’s Isaac McDonald , foreground, and AW Neill’s Owen Spencer duel in a recent middle school tournament. The two are competing in this weekend’s Alberni Invitational at the multiplex.

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In Loving Memory of

DARRYL SCOTT

April 13, 1941 - February 9th, 2010

It’s four years since he left us.

As years roll on and days pass by, The loving memories never die.

In our hearts a memory is kept of Ones we loved and will never forget.

Love, Carolyn

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Dake, Verna Adeline

September 19, 1947 – January 25, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Verna, who passed away in Port Alberni at 66 years of age.

Verna is survived by Allan Dake, her husband of 36 years, daughter Dionne Muller (Reg Lainson), grandchildren: Karley, Allyson, Sharon and Justin (Karl Muller, father of Karley and Allyson); sister: Sharon Murdock, brother Richard Breitung, nieces Tracy and Michelle, nephew Robbie 2nd mom to Janeen Garcia and Lisa Anderson “oma� to extended family Good friend to Kathy Anderosov and family and mother to beloved dogs Peanut and Paws. Oma had an open door to many kids growing up and touched many lives.

A memorial tea will take place from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca. Cremation has taken place. Donations in Verna’s memory may be made to the SPCA, 4936 Broughton St., Port Alberni V9Y 7L6.

Chapel of Memories Funeral Directors – (250) 723-3633

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Kinsmen Mitch Gardner, left, and Matthew Perry, right, watch while Mayor John Douglas signs the proclamation declaring Feb. 20th Kinsmen & Kinette Day and the week of Feb. 16 – 22 Kinsmen and Kinette Week. The Heritage Dinner is Sunday Feb. 23, at 4 p.m. At Echo Centre, tickets have been given out.

It may not be Christmas but the weather sure feels like it. The Salvation Army received a donation of $2,000 from USW 185 and Scotiabank employees manned the kettle in front of Walmart and all money raised by Scotiabank staff was be matched by Scotiabank. From left to right are Rick Neuwirth the president of USW 185 Steelworkers Union, Suzanne Jones Small Business Advisor, Sharon McKay, Scotiabank, Lenore Schwabe Scotiabank, Dale Olberg first vice president of USW 185 and Major Bruce MacKenzie of the Salvation Army.

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Ron Peterson left and wife Eleanor, right, treated Ruth Peterson and husband Jim to lunch at the Starboard Grill on Saturday in celebration of Eleanor’s 85th birthday.

Sharanne Gaiga, Lynn Lozinski and Shaun Golemba sold hotdogs, courtesy of Walmart, to raise funds for their team “Vision for Variety� on Saturday. The group are entering the 25th Annual Scavenger Hunt for Variety this Saturday.

They would like to give a huge thanks to Walmart for not only providing the hotdogs but also for the venue.

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Symen Groeneveld has donated $2,000.00 as a family donation in memory of his dad. He and his family have accessed the care at West Coast General Hospital and would like to “give back”. Symen is seen here with Claire Tucker, Chair of the WCGH Foundation, accepting his large print of ‘Coming Home’. Sandi Lightfoot photo

The Royal Canadian Legion has an Annual Poppy Campaign that raised over $33,000.00 in 2013. They donated $1,500.00 to the WCGH Foundation and the other funds will be dispersed among other organizations in our community. Seen here are Margaret Groeneveld and Tim Murphy (Legion Chair) receiving a small print of ‘Coming Home’ from WCGH Chair, Claire Tucker. Sandi Lightfoot photo

Mr. & Mrs. Herb and Evelyn Walker donated $500.00 to the West Coast General Hospital and received a small “Lady of the Lake”.Herb and Evelyn have been donating to the foundation for many years, their donations now totaling $2,025.00. Sandi Lightfoot photo

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Mr. David Warnock has donated to the West Coast General Hospital Foundation. Seen here is the chair of the WCGH Foundation, Claire Tucker with David receiving a large “Coming Home” print in recognition of his donation. Sandi Lightfoot photo Weekdays 10 - 5:30 Saturdays 10 - 5

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High fibre cereal, milk and fruit, or leftovers from dinner the night before, or a fruit/yogurt smoothie with ground flaxseeds can all be examples of good breakfast meal options.

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If preparing a daily meal is too cumbersome, plan for batch cooking and freezing leftovers to help offer homemade options that are convenient and nutritious to prepare at the last minute.

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Eat meals together; eat healthy

by Dr. Carl Weber, BPE (Hon), DC My perfect morning To clarify what kind of chiropractic care we wanted to bring to the families of the Alberni Valley, I wrote a description of my perfect Chiropractic morning which I’d like to share with you now.

6:30am: I go downstairs and clear my thoughts, watching the day unfold in my mind. I see everyone relaxed, laughing, learning, inspired and enjoying the chiropractic experience. I say a prayer to acknowledge the greater forces at work and then turn on the music to get out of my head and into my heart. I let go of anything that takes my attention away from the day in front of me in order to be fully present and open, ready to serve and to have an amazing morning.

The first patients arrive, a family of 6. Each receives a life-giving adjustment, all in the same open room. Bob Marley is playing, everyone is laughing and feeling very connected to life. They carry this open feeling from their adjustment into their lives, into their school or business days and into their community. Our next patient is a busy, working mother who is thrilled because she no longer needs Advil for the headaches she has been experiencing ‘forever.’

On this morning we welcome three new patients. The first is an autistic 4 year old boy whose mother had heard that her son may learn faster if he had a clearer nervous system. The second new patient is a 3 day old baby girl who had a difficult birth. She was referred in by her family doctor who wanted me to check her neck for traumatic birth syndrome because of the use at birth of an epidural and forceps.

The third new patient is a 45 year old firefighter. He no longer enjoys his job because of his low back pain. Since his pain began, he also noticed a much higher frequency of urination and when I placed pressure on his spine he could actually feel the urge to go the bathroom.

My last patient leaves, a 90 year old man who just lost his wife. His adjustments have stabilized his asthmatic breathing and help him sleep through the night.

There it is, my perfect morning. I hope you enjoyed it. It’s an honour to share my thoughts with you and through the written word, to celebrate life together.

There is no greater gift to share than your journey of health.

Peace, Carl

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The next art exhibit at the Rollin Art centre will be something different.

Bill Townsend, a local wood carver and artist, will showcase his love of woodwork called intarsia.

The word literally means, “a mosaic in wood”. It is also referred to as “painting in wood”.

Discover Townsend’s interpretation during his exhibit, which opens Feb. 8 and runs until March 7.

An artist’s reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1-3 p.m. in the gallery, located at the corner of Argyle Street and Eighth Avenue.

Wanted: books, books, books The Rollin Art Centre is now accepting gently used books, DVDs, CDs and

puzzles for its annual book sale, which will take place on May 10.

Drop books at the Rollin Art Centre, inside, under the staircase in the wooden box during gallery hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is one of the Community Arts Council’s biggest fundraisers.

Thank you for your continued support.

Auction raises Rollin funds The Rollin Art Centre will be having an art auction every month in the gallery. Sealed bids will be taken, with the successful bidder taking home a beautiful piece of donated art from local artists.

New pieces will be displayed each month so drop by the Rollin Art Centre Gallery to place a bid. All proceeds will go toward the Rollin Art Centre and future

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Please drop by the gallery or call 250-7243412 for more info.

Writers launch second book A group of four local authors, who have written the book, Desperate Writers of Port Alberni will be having a book launch, signing and reception on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the gallery at the Rollin Art Centre from 1-3 p.m.

Call to artists for 2015 The Rollin Art centre is now accepting applications from all visual artists interested in exhibiting their work in our Fine Arts Gallery during the 2015 calendar year. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your own art exhibit or group exhibit.

Application forms are available at the Rollin Art Centre or you can download an application at www. portalberniarts.com.

Deadline is April 30,

Say ‘I do’ in our gardens The Rollin Art Centre Gardens are a beautiful backdrop for any special occasion and perfect for that summer wedding.

Call the Rollin Art Centre today and reserve your date; don’t miss out on that perfect day.

Wedding packages are available. The Rollin Art Centre Garden is located on the corner of Eighth Avenue and Argyle Street.

The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is wheelchair accessible.

Please call 250724-3412 for more Information.

Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, the home of the Rollin Art Centre.

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Transform storytelling and traditions into monologues this Saturday, Feb. 8 at a workshop (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) presented by Portal Players Dramatic Society.

Acclaimed writer Gwynne Hunt will help participants bring life to their performance pieces through brainstorming, writing and performing. Tickets are $22.50 ($12.50 for Portal Players members).

Romance with uptown dance

The Uptown Dance Group presents Romance and Dance, a fundraising event on Friday, Feb. 14 at The Bavarian Centre on Fourth Avenue. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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WATERFRONT PROPERTY Just under 2 acres in Uchucklesit Inlet Offers best fishing, diving & canoeing Perfect location & summertime retreat

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LEASE 12.75 sq.ft.

$700.00

$

E-5262 Argyle Street

#8-3749 10th Ave.

$12.75 sq ft - #9 - 3751 10th Ave.

$80,000 - 4844 Strathern Street

High traffic location, Commercial zoning 1100 square feet

Central location, Good rental income In need of some TLC

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

✦

SAT FEBRUARY 8 2 PM TO 4 PM

$$63,500

FABULOUS LOCATION • Double wide mobile,55+ park • 2 large bedrooms, 3 pce ensuite • Large yard, carport and RV space

RENTAL SPACE • 900 sq.ft. rental space, nice location • Close to waterfront, inlet views • Great for small office or small shop

OPEN HOUSES ✦

SAT FEBRUARY 8 11:30 - 12:30 PM 16-4935 Broughton Street

WELL ESTABLISHED SHOPPING CENTRE • High foot and vehicle traffic • C2 Zoning allows wide range business uses • Building waiting for your business

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$349,900 7171 Beaver Creek Road

WELL CARED FOR HOME • Newer 1600 square foot modular home • Heated and wired shop,double carport • Private 2 acres of cleared property

SUN FEBRUARY 9 NOON TO 2 PM $149,000 3325 5th Avenue CHARACTER HOME • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom • PLUS 2 bedroom suite upstairs • Central location

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HOW

Vicky JOHN Seredick REALTOR® REALTOR® CLARK vicky@daveteam.ca john@daveteam.ca ABOUT A NEW HOME FOR COMMERCIAL LOT! G TIN S I 0 L

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TERRACE LANE Brand New Patio Homes!

FROM $204,900 + GST

2461 4TH AVENUE

s .EWLY REMODELLED INSIDE AND OUTIN A GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD s BEDROOMS BATHS DAYLIGHT BASEMENT FEATURES WORKSHOP AREA

GREENBELT LIVING! 0 ,50 7 9 $1

4050 JOHNSTON ROAD

SPOTLESS & MOVE IN READY! 0 ,00 9 1 2

3607 16TH AVENUE

s 4HREE BEDROOMS AND ONE BATH ON A CORNER LOT WITH VIEWS s /RIGINAL HARDWOOD m OORING NEWER WOOD STOVE X DECK

$

0 ,90 699

6310 KAREN PLACE

4762 ELIZABETH ST

READY TO RETIRE? 0 ,00 ICE 5 4 R $2 P W NE

0 ,90 9 7 1

11-3535 BURDE STREET

BEAUTIFUL BAMFIELD! 0 ,00 369

167 BAMFIELD BOARDWALK

G TIN LIS 00

s "EAUTIFULLY l NISHED BEDROOM BATH LIKE NEW HOME s /PEN PLAN UNIQUE IN HOUSE l SH POND X BONUS ROOM

4672 ADELAIDE STREET

$

3009 3RD AVENUE

9,9 22

s SQ FT FOR YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS FEATURING BEDS BATH s ,ARGE LIVING ROOM KITCHEN EATING NOOK BATH BDRM ON MAIN

ONE OF THE FINEST HOMES IN PORT ALBERNI!

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$

s "URDE (ILL %STATES IS A SECURE GATED COMMUNITY s "RAND .EW 2OOF (OT 7ATER 4ANK 0ERIMETER $RAINS

FULLY UPDATED DUPLEX! 00 8,9 $ 16

4468 LATHOM ROAD

250-723-SOLD CHRISTMAS? LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR YOU!

LARGE COMMERCIAL LOT! G TIN LIS 0

W 00 NE $ 99,

3406 3RD AVENUE

s #ORNER LOT IS CENTRALLY LOCATED IN A COMMERCIAL SERVICE AREA s (IGH TRAFl C EXPOSURE START A NEW BUSINESS OR BRING YOUR IDEAS

WEST COAST RETREAT!

00 9,0 $ 25

W 50 NE $ 92,

3388 WATERFERN DRIVE

s "UILDING LOT IN 0ORT !LBERNI 6ALLEY S PRESTIGIOUS SUBDIVISION s 5NDERGROUND SERVICES PREMIUM STREETSCAPES MOUNTAIN VIEWS

ESCAPE TO PARADISE! 00 9,0 $ 83

GATED PARADISE! 00 9,9 $ 13

TROPHY PROPERTY! 00 5,0 $ 32

1.3 ACRES AT SPROAT LAKE! 00 9,0 $ 53

MYA BEACH ESTATES! 00 9,0 $ 79

2-10010 LAKESHORE ROAD

6435 FAYETTE ROAD

HOME SWEET HOME! 00 9,0TING 9 1 IS L W E N

00 4,0 ICE $ 24 PR W NE

$

2875 CARMICHAEL CRES.

00 9,0 ICE 20 PR W NE

4851 DAVID STREET

3763 MAITLAND STREET

s &OUR BEDROOM TWO BATHS COVED CEILINGS AND HARDWOOD m OORS s &ULLY FENCED WITH ALLEY ACCESS NEW ROOF AND WINDOWS

PRIVACY AND VIEWS! 00 9,9 $ 27

3561 17TH AVENUE

CENTRAL LOCATION! $

0 ,90 4 3 1

4748 DUNBAR STREET

s ,OVELY CHARACTER HOME COMPLETELY RENOVATED DETACHED GARAGE s 4HREE BEDROOMS TWO BATHS FULLY FENCED MATURE PEACH TREE

s 4HREE BEDROOM OR TWO BEDROOM PLUS DEN ONE BATH HOME s { CEILINGS VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS AND HARBOUR DETACHED SHOP

SOUTH PORT CHARM!

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD!

$

$

s "RAND .EW (OMES IN NEW SUBDIVISION s 5NDERGROUND 3ERVICES s -OUNTAIN 6IEWS s 'REAT #ENTRAL ,OCATION s 7ITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO POPULAR +ITSUKSIS 7ALKWAY

s 5PDATED BEDROOM BATH HOME ON ACRES ‚s -INUTES TO TOWN X DETACHED GARAGE LARGE COVERED DECK

PEACEFUL LIVING ON GREENBELT!

ECHO AREA FAMILY HOME!

6295 LUGRIN ROAD

G TIN LIS 00

9,0 39

W NE$

COUNTRY MASTERPIECE!

s #USTOM BUILT SIX YEAR YOUNG HOME ON ACRE s &OUR BEDROOM FOUR BATH WITH IN LAW SUITE

PEACE AND QUIET!

G TIN LIS 0

s BEDROOM THREE BATH UPPER SOUTH PORT HOME s &ULLY FENCED YARD NEWER ROOF CLOSE TO SCHOOLS WALKING TRAILS

s 5P AND DOWN DUPLEX HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RENOVATED s %ACH FEATURING ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH AND SHARED LAUNDRY

10491 LAKESHORE ROAD

POPULAR UPLANDS SUBDIVISION!

422 BURLO ISLAND

s ACRE NEXT TO 7ESTERN #ANADA S 7ORLD RENOWN "ROKEN )SLAND 'ROUP s &ISHERMAN S PARADISE CABIN WHICH IS IN NEED OF EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS

18610 PACIFIC RIM HWY

3368 WATERFERN DR.

s "EAUTIFUL TWO YEAR YOUNG BEDROOM $EN BATH FAMILY HOME s 6AULTED CEILINGS GAS l REPLACE IN GREAT ROOM BUILT IN CABINETRY

s ACRE SITE PRIVACY IN A SHELTERED BAY IN "AMl ELD s 7HITE 7ATER TREATMENT PLANT DEEP WATER MOORAGE

00 9,0 $ 44

G TIN S I L 00

9,9 46

W NE$

-OST AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT AVAILABLE 'ET YOUR LOT 'ET ON THE LAKE THIS SUMMER Call the Dave Team for more Info!

s BEDROOM R BATH EXECUTIVE HOME WITH JUST OVER SQFT s /NE ACRE WITH SHOP 26 PARKING SWEEPING DRIVEWAY VISITOR PARKING

B 10-10324 LAKESHORE ROAD

EXQUISITE UPLANDS!

WATERFRONT LIVING WITHOUT THE COST!

s -AIN LEVEL ENTRY HOME FOUR BEDS DEN AND BATHS s .EWLY INSTALLED PELLET STOVE 26 0ARKING 3HEDS 26 TENT 'AZEBO S

10132 KYUNIM ROAD

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IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME! 00 4,9 $ 21

Alberni Valley News - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014

0 ,00 315

4621 MELROSE STREET

$

0 ,90 214

3933 MORTON STREET

s &OUR BEDROOMS THREE BATHS REC ROOM LAUNDRY ON THE MAIN s #OVERED DECK HOT TUB MOUNTAIN VIEWS WIRED PLUMBING READY FOR IN LAW SUITE

s 4HREE BEDROOM TWO BATH INGROUND SWIMMING POOL s ,ARGE PICTURE WINDOWS IN HOUSE WORKSHOP ALLEY ACCESS

UPTOWN TUSCANY CLASS! 00 9,9 $ 34

EXQUISITE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 0 9,00 $ 1,39

3624 BRUCE STREET

10054 STIRLING ARM CRESCENT

BRING THE MOVING VAN! 00 9,9 $ 26

3724 ESTEVAN DRIVE

s &OUR BEDROOM THREE BATH 2EDFORD (EIGHTS FAMILY HOME s 1UIET NEIGHBOURHOOD AMAZING VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS

MULTI USE LOCATION! 00 5,0 $ 41

7775 PACIFIC RIM HWY

s #APE #OD STYLE BED BATH ON MAIN BEDS BATH UP s CEILINGS UP WELLS PAVED PARKING SPOTS COMMERCIALLY ZONED

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 00 9,9 $ 72

9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

ENCHANTING VICTORIAN ESTATE! $

0 ,90 9 4 5

5555 GOLDEN STREET

s #USTOM HOME ACRES WAS BUILT IN BY A PREMIER BUILDER s -ASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP THROUGHOUT THIS SQFT BDRM BATH

SOUTH PORT CLASS! $

0 ,00 339

4175 RAVENHILL AVENUE

s &OUR BEDROOM THREE BATH HOME WITH l FTH BED OR OFl CE DEN s 1UIET NEIGHBOURHOOD PRIVATE YARD AND BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED

IMMACULATE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 00 9,9 $ 84

10242 STIRLING ARM CRESCENT

s BEDROOMS PLUS LOFT BATHS AND SUN ROOM s ACRES ATTACHED DOUBLE CARPORT DETACHED GARAGE

s 2ESORT LIVING AT 3PROAT ,AKE IN A GATED PARK s -INI GOLF PLAYGROUND WAKEBOARDING l SHING KAYAKING SHUFm EBOARD BOAT SLIP

s !PPROXIMATELY ACRE LOT LOCATED ON 3PROAT ,AKE s 0ROPERTY IS TREED AND READY FOR YOUR HOUSE PLANS

s X SERVICED CASITA KITCHEN WITH FRIDGES AND MICROWAVE s FT OF BEACH FRONT CONCRETE 26 0AD WITH POWER SEPTIC

s "DRM BATH SQ FT #ONDO WITH BEST BEACH FRONT LOCATION s #USTOM DESIGNED AND BUILT WHARF AND BOAT SLIPS

s BEDROOM BATH HOME IS MOVE IN READY s 5PDATES 26 PARKING TREE HOUSE GARDENS AND ROCK l RE PIT

s 5NIQUE BDRM BATH HOME BEAUTIFUL BRICK WORK THROUGHOUT s !RCHED DOORWAYS MOUNTAIN VIEWS DOUBLE GARAGE SINGLE CARPORT 26 PARKING

s &IVE BEDROOMS l VE BATHS WITH FAMILY SUITE s -ASSIVE GOURMET KITCHEN FREATURING LARGE ISLAND

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s BDRM OPEN CONCEPT WITH GOURMET KITCHEN s $OWN FEATURES A FULL KITCHEN REC ROOM SUNROOM W HOT TUB SHOWER

VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS! 00 9,8 $ 12

SOUTH PORT 4 - PLEX 00 8,8 $ 19

SOUTH PORT CHARM! 00 9,0 $ 27

LOVELY COUNTRY ESTATE! 00 9,8 $ 49

EXQUISITE CHARACTER HOME! 00 9,0 $ 29

COMPLETELY RENOVATED RANCHER! 00 9,0 $ 16

ROCK SOLID INVESTMENT! 00 5,0 $ 42

COUNTRY LOG HOME! 00 9,9 $ 31

ENCHANTED COUNTRY ESTATE! 00 5,9 $ 58

VICTORIA QUAY CONDO! 00 9,9 $ 14

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s /VER SQ FT OF WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME ON MANICURED ACRE s X IN GROUND POOL DIVING BOARD POOL HOUSE PATIO BAR AREA

2835 1ST AVENUE

s BDRM ONE BATH HOME WITH BASEMENT AND ND m OOR s /N A NO THRU ROAD WITH ASTOUNDING VIEWS AND A SHOP

2805 5TH AVENUE

s ONE BEDROOM UNITS WITH THEIR OWN HYDRO METERS s 3ITUATED CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES SHOPPING AND BUS ROUTES

albernihomesource.com

3779 FOWLIE CRESCENT

s -AIN LEVEL ENTRY BEDS BATHS HOT TUB SAUNA s #ERAMIC HEATED m OORING IN KITCHEN REMODELED WALKOUT BSMT

6266 KAREN PLACE

s "EAUTIFULLY UPDATED BDRM BATH HOME ON ACRES s /RGANIC GARDEN CREEK RUNS THROUGH BACK MOUNTAIN VIEWS

4595 MONTROSE STREET

s 7ELL DESIGNED BDRM BATHS FT CEILINGS IN KITCHEN s 'REENHOUSE POTTING STATION GARDEN SHED RAISED BEDS AND FRUIT TREES

sproatlakehomes.ca

4209 NORTH PARK DRIVE

s #HARMING HOME OFFERS BEDROOMS BATH s 2ELAX ON THE PATIO WITH THE VIEW OF THE GREENBELT ACROSS THE STREET

4510 ROGER STREET

s 7ELL MAINTAINED APARTMENT COMPLEX IS FULLY RENTED s #ONSISTS OF UNITS ONE BDRM AND TWO BDRM UNITS

daveteam.ca

5695 STRICK ROAD

305-4505 VICTORIA QUAY

s BDRM BATH OPEN FPLAN GAS l REPLACE IN LIVING ROOM s 3ECURED ENTRY COVERED PARKING PRIVATE DECK VIEWS OF THE RIVER

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Personal Real Estate Corp.

dave@daveteam.ca

HOW

Vicky JOHN Seredick REALTOR® REALTOR® CLARK vicky@daveteam.ca john@daveteam.ca ABOUT A NEW HOME FOR COMMERCIAL LOT! G TIN S I 0 L

0 9,0 9 1

W NE$

TERRACE LANE Brand New Patio Homes!

FROM $204,900 + GST

2461 4TH AVENUE

s .EWLY REMODELLED INSIDE AND OUTIN A GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD s BEDROOMS BATHS DAYLIGHT BASEMENT FEATURES WORKSHOP AREA

GREENBELT LIVING! 0 ,50 7 9 $1

4050 JOHNSTON ROAD

SPOTLESS & MOVE IN READY! 0 ,00 9 1 2

3607 16TH AVENUE

s 4HREE BEDROOMS AND ONE BATH ON A CORNER LOT WITH VIEWS s /RIGINAL HARDWOOD m OORING NEWER WOOD STOVE X DECK

$

0 ,90 699

6310 KAREN PLACE

4762 ELIZABETH ST

READY TO RETIRE? 0 ,00 ICE 5 4 R $2 P W NE

0 ,90 9 7 1

11-3535 BURDE STREET

BEAUTIFUL BAMFIELD! 0 ,00 369

167 BAMFIELD BOARDWALK

G TIN LIS 00

s "EAUTIFULLY l NISHED BEDROOM BATH LIKE NEW HOME s /PEN PLAN UNIQUE IN HOUSE l SH POND X BONUS ROOM

4672 ADELAIDE STREET

$

3009 3RD AVENUE

9,9 22

s SQ FT FOR YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS FEATURING BEDS BATH s ,ARGE LIVING ROOM KITCHEN EATING NOOK BATH BDRM ON MAIN

ONE OF THE FINEST HOMES IN PORT ALBERNI!

9,9 18

W NE$

s *UST OVER SQUARE FOOT CORNER LOT s 0RIME DOWNTOWN AREA HIGH VEHICLE PASSENGER TRAFl C

W NE$

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G TIN LIS 00

NORTH PORT CHARACTER!

s 0ET &RIENDLY s 9EAR (OME 7ARRANTY s .O !GE 2ESTRICTIONS s 7ALKING DISTANCE TO ALL !MENITIES s ,OCAL "US 4RANSPORTATION STEPS FROM YOUR FRONT DOOR

$

s "URDE (ILL %STATES IS A SECURE GATED COMMUNITY s "RAND .EW 2OOF (OT 7ATER 4ANK 0ERIMETER $RAINS

FULLY UPDATED DUPLEX! 00 8,9 $ 16

4468 LATHOM ROAD

250-723-SOLD CHRISTMAS? LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR YOU!

LARGE COMMERCIAL LOT! G TIN LIS 0

W 00 NE $ 99,

3406 3RD AVENUE

s #ORNER LOT IS CENTRALLY LOCATED IN A COMMERCIAL SERVICE AREA s (IGH TRAFl C EXPOSURE START A NEW BUSINESS OR BRING YOUR IDEAS

WEST COAST RETREAT!

00 9,0 $ 25

W 50 NE $ 92,

3388 WATERFERN DRIVE

s "UILDING LOT IN 0ORT !LBERNI 6ALLEY S PRESTIGIOUS SUBDIVISION s 5NDERGROUND SERVICES PREMIUM STREETSCAPES MOUNTAIN VIEWS

ESCAPE TO PARADISE! 00 9,0 $ 83

GATED PARADISE! 00 9,9 $ 13

TROPHY PROPERTY! 00 5,0 $ 32

1.3 ACRES AT SPROAT LAKE! 00 9,0 $ 53

MYA BEACH ESTATES! 00 9,0 $ 79

2-10010 LAKESHORE ROAD

6435 FAYETTE ROAD

HOME SWEET HOME! 00 9,0TING 9 1 IS L W E N

00 4,0 ICE $ 24 PR W NE

$

2875 CARMICHAEL CRES.

00 9,0 ICE 20 PR W NE

4851 DAVID STREET

3763 MAITLAND STREET

s &OUR BEDROOM TWO BATHS COVED CEILINGS AND HARDWOOD m OORS s &ULLY FENCED WITH ALLEY ACCESS NEW ROOF AND WINDOWS

PRIVACY AND VIEWS! 00 9,9 $ 27

3561 17TH AVENUE

CENTRAL LOCATION! $

0 ,90 4 3 1

4748 DUNBAR STREET

s ,OVELY CHARACTER HOME COMPLETELY RENOVATED DETACHED GARAGE s 4HREE BEDROOMS TWO BATHS FULLY FENCED MATURE PEACH TREE

s 4HREE BEDROOM OR TWO BEDROOM PLUS DEN ONE BATH HOME s { CEILINGS VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS AND HARBOUR DETACHED SHOP

SOUTH PORT CHARM!

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD!

$

$

s "RAND .EW (OMES IN NEW SUBDIVISION s 5NDERGROUND 3ERVICES s -OUNTAIN 6IEWS s 'REAT #ENTRAL ,OCATION s 7ITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO POPULAR +ITSUKSIS 7ALKWAY

s 5PDATED BEDROOM BATH HOME ON ACRES ‚s -INUTES TO TOWN X DETACHED GARAGE LARGE COVERED DECK

PEACEFUL LIVING ON GREENBELT!

ECHO AREA FAMILY HOME!

6295 LUGRIN ROAD

G TIN LIS 00

9,0 39

W NE$

COUNTRY MASTERPIECE!

s #USTOM BUILT SIX YEAR YOUNG HOME ON ACRE s &OUR BEDROOM FOUR BATH WITH IN LAW SUITE

PEACE AND QUIET!

G TIN LIS 0

s BEDROOM THREE BATH UPPER SOUTH PORT HOME s &ULLY FENCED YARD NEWER ROOF CLOSE TO SCHOOLS WALKING TRAILS

s 5P AND DOWN DUPLEX HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RENOVATED s %ACH FEATURING ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH AND SHARED LAUNDRY

10491 LAKESHORE ROAD

POPULAR UPLANDS SUBDIVISION!

422 BURLO ISLAND

s ACRE NEXT TO 7ESTERN #ANADA S 7ORLD RENOWN "ROKEN )SLAND 'ROUP s &ISHERMAN S PARADISE CABIN WHICH IS IN NEED OF EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS

18610 PACIFIC RIM HWY

3368 WATERFERN DR.

s "EAUTIFUL TWO YEAR YOUNG BEDROOM $EN BATH FAMILY HOME s 6AULTED CEILINGS GAS l REPLACE IN GREAT ROOM BUILT IN CABINETRY

s ACRE SITE PRIVACY IN A SHELTERED BAY IN "AMl ELD s 7HITE 7ATER TREATMENT PLANT DEEP WATER MOORAGE

00 9,0 $ 44

G TIN S I L 00

9,9 46

W NE$

-OST AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT AVAILABLE 'ET YOUR LOT 'ET ON THE LAKE THIS SUMMER Call the Dave Team for more Info!

s BEDROOM R BATH EXECUTIVE HOME WITH JUST OVER SQFT s /NE ACRE WITH SHOP 26 PARKING SWEEPING DRIVEWAY VISITOR PARKING

B 10-10324 LAKESHORE ROAD

EXQUISITE UPLANDS!

WATERFRONT LIVING WITHOUT THE COST!

s -AIN LEVEL ENTRY HOME FOUR BEDS DEN AND BATHS s .EWLY INSTALLED PELLET STOVE 26 0ARKING 3HEDS 26 TENT 'AZEBO S

10132 KYUNIM ROAD

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IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME! 00 4,9 $ 21

Alberni Valley News - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014

0 ,00 315

4621 MELROSE STREET

$

0 ,90 214

3933 MORTON STREET

s &OUR BEDROOMS THREE BATHS REC ROOM LAUNDRY ON THE MAIN s #OVERED DECK HOT TUB MOUNTAIN VIEWS WIRED PLUMBING READY FOR IN LAW SUITE

s 4HREE BEDROOM TWO BATH INGROUND SWIMMING POOL s ,ARGE PICTURE WINDOWS IN HOUSE WORKSHOP ALLEY ACCESS

UPTOWN TUSCANY CLASS! 00 9,9 $ 34

EXQUISITE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 0 9,00 $ 1,39

3624 BRUCE STREET

10054 STIRLING ARM CRESCENT

BRING THE MOVING VAN! 00 9,9 $ 26

3724 ESTEVAN DRIVE

s &OUR BEDROOM THREE BATH 2EDFORD (EIGHTS FAMILY HOME s 1UIET NEIGHBOURHOOD AMAZING VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS

MULTI USE LOCATION! 00 5,0 $ 41

7775 PACIFIC RIM HWY

s #APE #OD STYLE BED BATH ON MAIN BEDS BATH UP s CEILINGS UP WELLS PAVED PARKING SPOTS COMMERCIALLY ZONED

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 00 9,9 $ 72

9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

ENCHANTING VICTORIAN ESTATE! $

0 ,90 9 4 5

5555 GOLDEN STREET

s #USTOM HOME ACRES WAS BUILT IN BY A PREMIER BUILDER s -ASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP THROUGHOUT THIS SQFT BDRM BATH

SOUTH PORT CLASS! $

0 ,00 339

4175 RAVENHILL AVENUE

s &OUR BEDROOM THREE BATH HOME WITH l FTH BED OR OFl CE DEN s 1UIET NEIGHBOURHOOD PRIVATE YARD AND BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED

IMMACULATE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 00 9,9 $ 84

10242 STIRLING ARM CRESCENT

s BEDROOMS PLUS LOFT BATHS AND SUN ROOM s ACRES ATTACHED DOUBLE CARPORT DETACHED GARAGE

s 2ESORT LIVING AT 3PROAT ,AKE IN A GATED PARK s -INI GOLF PLAYGROUND WAKEBOARDING l SHING KAYAKING SHUFm EBOARD BOAT SLIP

s !PPROXIMATELY ACRE LOT LOCATED ON 3PROAT ,AKE s 0ROPERTY IS TREED AND READY FOR YOUR HOUSE PLANS

s X SERVICED CASITA KITCHEN WITH FRIDGES AND MICROWAVE s FT OF BEACH FRONT CONCRETE 26 0AD WITH POWER SEPTIC

s "DRM BATH SQ FT #ONDO WITH BEST BEACH FRONT LOCATION s #USTOM DESIGNED AND BUILT WHARF AND BOAT SLIPS

s BEDROOM BATH HOME IS MOVE IN READY s 5PDATES 26 PARKING TREE HOUSE GARDENS AND ROCK l RE PIT

s 5NIQUE BDRM BATH HOME BEAUTIFUL BRICK WORK THROUGHOUT s !RCHED DOORWAYS MOUNTAIN VIEWS DOUBLE GARAGE SINGLE CARPORT 26 PARKING

s &IVE BEDROOMS l VE BATHS WITH FAMILY SUITE s -ASSIVE GOURMET KITCHEN FREATURING LARGE ISLAND

s BEDROOM ONE BATH HOME ON A HALF ACRE LOT s VEHICLE CARPORT WITH ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS

s BDRM OPEN CONCEPT WITH GOURMET KITCHEN s $OWN FEATURES A FULL KITCHEN REC ROOM SUNROOM W HOT TUB SHOWER

VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS! 00 9,8 $ 12

SOUTH PORT 4 - PLEX 00 8,8 $ 19

SOUTH PORT CHARM! 00 9,0 $ 27

LOVELY COUNTRY ESTATE! 00 9,8 $ 49

EXQUISITE CHARACTER HOME! 00 9,0 $ 29

COMPLETELY RENOVATED RANCHER! 00 9,0 $ 16

ROCK SOLID INVESTMENT! 00 5,0 $ 42

COUNTRY LOG HOME! 00 9,9 $ 31

ENCHANTED COUNTRY ESTATE! 00 5,9 $ 58

VICTORIA QUAY CONDO! 00 9,9 $ 14

5792 STRATHCONA ST s ACRES IN #HERRY #REEK FEATURING CARPORTS FOR YOUR TOYS s #OMPLETE ONE BDRM SUITE WITH PRIVATE ENTRANCE

s /VER SQ FT OF WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME ON MANICURED ACRE s X IN GROUND POOL DIVING BOARD POOL HOUSE PATIO BAR AREA

2835 1ST AVENUE

s BDRM ONE BATH HOME WITH BASEMENT AND ND m OOR s /N A NO THRU ROAD WITH ASTOUNDING VIEWS AND A SHOP

2805 5TH AVENUE

s ONE BEDROOM UNITS WITH THEIR OWN HYDRO METERS s 3ITUATED CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES SHOPPING AND BUS ROUTES

albernihomesource.com

3779 FOWLIE CRESCENT

s -AIN LEVEL ENTRY BEDS BATHS HOT TUB SAUNA s #ERAMIC HEATED m OORING IN KITCHEN REMODELED WALKOUT BSMT

6266 KAREN PLACE

s "EAUTIFULLY UPDATED BDRM BATH HOME ON ACRES s /RGANIC GARDEN CREEK RUNS THROUGH BACK MOUNTAIN VIEWS

4595 MONTROSE STREET

s 7ELL DESIGNED BDRM BATHS FT CEILINGS IN KITCHEN s 'REENHOUSE POTTING STATION GARDEN SHED RAISED BEDS AND FRUIT TREES

sproatlakehomes.ca

4209 NORTH PARK DRIVE

s #HARMING HOME OFFERS BEDROOMS BATH s 2ELAX ON THE PATIO WITH THE VIEW OF THE GREENBELT ACROSS THE STREET

4510 ROGER STREET

s 7ELL MAINTAINED APARTMENT COMPLEX IS FULLY RENTED s #ONSISTS OF UNITS ONE BDRM AND TWO BDRM UNITS

daveteam.ca

5695 STRICK ROAD

305-4505 VICTORIA QUAY

s BDRM BATH OPEN FPLAN GAS l REPLACE IN LIVING ROOM s 3ECURED ENTRY COVERED PARKING PRIVATE DECK VIEWS OF THE RIVER

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4994 Argyle Street Port Alberni, B.C.

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Immaculate Barclay Estates

4253 8th Avenue • 1,734 sq.ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom • large family room and enclosed patio • New deck, exterior doors & vinyl windows • Updated kitchen, bathrooms & flooring

Peace Of The Country

2993 2nd Avenue • 2 bdrm bungalow on 33x125 lot w/detached garage

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

• currently used as office space • live in as single family or use for commercial/office

NEW LISTING

598,800

Downtown Bungalow

• buidling requires some attention from handyman

5845 Brown Road • .26 acre(72 x 154) level fenced property • 17 year old, 1,576 sq. ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath • Bright kitchen, built-ins, walk-in pantry • Deck & R.V. Parking covered, garden she

$

plus GST

$

289,900

$

198,900

Sproat Lake View Lot

149,900 Echo Area

Ranch Style Home

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

80,000

Clean and Tidy

$

Ready To Build

$

$68,400

#19-6225 Lugrin Rd (Lazy Wheel MHP) • 6 year old 924 sq. ft. Manufactured Home • 3 bedrooms and 1- 4 piece bathroom • Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and bay window • Seller will carry financing with 10% down

73,800

$

146,800

224,900

2330 - 9th Avenue • Nicely maintained 2,200 sq. ft. home • 5 bedrooms 3 baths and family room • large fenced rear yard, wired shop • quiet no-through road, access to walking trail NEW PRICE

Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

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 parkin

THINKING OF SELLING? Call

8400 MacMillan Dr • Drive way is in, drilled well and lot is cleared • boardered by trees on one side & at rear • Less than 10 minutes to town • 1.29 acres,excellent views of Stirling Arm

Lance Engstrom (Full Time Realtor)

For A Detailed Market Analysis

250-723-8866

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6419 CHERRY CREEK $339,900

CHERRY CREEK .91 ACRE! - 5 Bdrm/4 Bath w/Swimming Pool...

- B&B Potential, Dbl. Garagew/ Mechanic’s Pit - Beautifully Landscaped Next to Golf Course.... ~ MORE Photos & Audio-Visual at onepercentrealty.com

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$

149,900

SIMPLY CUTE & COZY!

5142 Forrest Road

~ Newly Reno’d 5 Bdrm. 3 Bath .40 Acre ~ 3000 sq.ft, Heat Pump, Entertainment Deck ~ New 24x24 Double Garage/Workshop

SOLD!

~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com

2837 – 4th Ave.

- 2 Level, 2 Bdrm + Den + Wired Shop!

- Front Verandah, Lovely Back Deck - Excellent Condition - Excellent Neighbourhood .

SOLD!

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MLS#365512

$

299,900

81,500

$

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284,900

$

* FULL TIME REALTOR

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4994 Ian Avenue

SOLD!

3871 Craig Road

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Alberni Valley News - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014

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8720 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

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SPROAT LAKE BEAUTY • 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1760 sq ft rancher • In floor heating, 9’ ceilings.

• 3 car garage, 100’ of beach, 1.55 acres

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2220 - 11TH AVENUE

3588 SWORDFERN

• 3 beds, 1 bath, 2,250 sq ft • Updated kitchen, granite counters • Stylish new bath w/ heated tile floor • Lots of room in basement to develop

LOT 34 ARVAY ROAD

OPEN HOUSE

• 3 beds, 2 bath, 1,568 sq. ft. built in 2011 • Granite counter tops, maple cabinets & floors • 9’ & 11’ ceilings, heat pump, surround sound, fenced yard

SOUTH PORT 2 STOREY HOME

ICE PR000 W , NE$227

• 5 beds, 4 baths, 4,709 sq ft, open floor plan • Partially finished basement, heat pump • Walnut floors, 9 ft ceilings • .45 of an acre, rainwater system, trade potential

QUAINT & CHARMING RANCHER

• 3 beds, 1 bath, 1,640 sq ft • Original hard wood floors, fenced yard • Updates include windows, perimeter drains, • Paint, 200 amp service

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FANTASTIC AREA

• .34 of an acre just outside the city limits • Low taxes • No through road • In amongst beautiful homes in a peaceful area

MY PROMISE:

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I will take the time to return your calls, to answer your questions, to do the research and to make you a priority!

Call me today for your free market evaluation!

www.maureenmackenzie.ca email: mmobella@shaw.ca

Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Home Warranty Insurance

Consumer Protection for Homebuyers Buying or building your own home? Find out about your rights, obligations and information that can help you make a more informed purchasing decision.

Visit the B.C. government’s Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) website for free consumer information.

Services

Resources

• New Homes Registry – find out if any home registered with the HPO: • can be legally offered for sale • has a policy of home warranty insurance • is built by a Licensed Residential Builder or an owner builder • Registry of Licensed Residential Builders

• Residential Construction Performance Guide – know when to file a home

warranty insurance claim • Buying a Home in British Columbia Guide • Guide to Home Warranty Insurance in British Columbia • Maintenance Matters bulletins and videos • Subscribe to consumer protection

publications

Buyers of new homes in B.C. are protected by Canada’s strongest construction defect insurance. Those who learn as much as they can about their home warranty insurance will get the most out of their coverage.

1. Make note of each coverage expiry date.

The home warranty insurance provided on new single-family and multi-family homes built for sale in B.C. protects against different defects for specific periods of time, including 2 years on labour and materials (some limits apply), 5 years on the building envelope (including water penetration) and 10

years on the structure. Review your policy for details.

2. Know what’s covered and what isn’t.

Make sure you understand the extent and limitations of your coverage by

reading through your insurance documents. You can also search the HPO’s free online Residential Construction Performance Guide.

3. Make a claim.

If you need to make a claim for defects not otherwise taken care of by your builder, be sure to send details in writing to your warranty provider prior to the expiry of coverage.

4. Maintain your home.

Maintain your home to protect your coverage, and if you receive a maintenance manual for your home, read it and follow it.

5. Learn more.

Check out the Homeowner Protection Office’s Guide to Home Warranty Insurance in British Columbia, a free download from www.hpo.bc.ca.

www.hpo.bc.ca

Toll-free: 1-800-407-7757 Email: hpo@hpo.bc.ca

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Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 - Alberni Valley News

Alberni District Co-op Serving the Alberni Valley since 1928 DID YOU KNOW...

Co-op has Filtered, Reversed Osmosis Water 18.9 L jugs 99¢ refill Bagged Ice made from Reverse Osmosis Water 8 lb bags for $1.50 Make sure you have your CO-OP decal on your vehicle, as managers will be randomly choosing and awarding a $10 Gift Card to lucky CO-OP members.

We have had a Furnace Department for 8 Years • Servicing / Furnace Protection Plan • Oil Tank / Furnace Installs • Also service the west coast

When the person you refer signs up to get a membership, you will receive your $10 gift card.

4885 Beaver Creek Road 250-723-2831 OR 4006 Johnston Road 250-724-0008