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CAPITOL THEATRE: | New technology makes Wizard of Oz one of Portal Players’ most ambitious musicals yet.

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Denis Levasseur says it’s all his fault that Portal Players Dramatic Society has taken on The Wizard of Oz as its latest musical.

“I came home one day and said to my wife, ‘I think we should bring Wizard of Oz to Portal Players.’ But I would only do it if she produced it with me.”

This Friday, Feb. 21, the community will get its first glimpse of Levasseur’s dream when The Wizard of Oz takes to the stage at the Capitol Theatre.

Levasseur is co-directing the musical with Elliot Drew.

Although Drew is a veteran of stage productions and musicals—he and Levasseur worked together on Jesus Christ, Superstar and The Rocky Horror Show—he said they really had no idea what an undertaking it would be when they decided a year ago to bring Oz to the stage.

“We wanted to do something bigger and better than what has been done before,” he said.

“We’re doing a lot of new things for the Capitol (see sidebar). For us, it’s new and exciting and there’s new software we’re learning, and new technology.

“We’ve put in a lot of work that will benefit new shows that come in here. We’re breaking ground on the technological side.”

There are also many new faces in the cast, as well as a good mix

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Caitlin Johannessen (Dorothy) and Breean May (Toto) reflect on their sudden journey to Munchkinland in Wizard of Oz: The Musical, which starts Friday at the Capitol Theatre.

of veterans, Levasseur said.

Teresa Drew (Miss Gulch, Wicked Witch of the West) has played an integral role in bringing Wizard of Oz to the stage. She and a team of four including Yvette Deveau, Carrera Schroeder, Gittan Klemetsrud and Lori Shone-Kusmin was responsible for makeup; and the fantasy part of Oz was challenging, said Drew.

“We’ve literally been practicing the makeup for months,” Drew said. They used a new siliconebased makeup that actors cannot sweat off; Drew also created silicone casts of the actors’ faces and purchased an airbrush system for faster application.

Known for her handiwork with stage makeup, Drew said techniques have changed dramatically since she earned a diploma in makeup 20 years ago from the Vancouver Film School.

“Airbrush was never part of the training. Silicone, makeup, they’ve all changed,” she said.

She also created the backdrops, nine of which are projected onto a screen.

“This was my biggest art project to date,” she said. “When I designed it I thought ‘colouring book’. Kansas is ‘real’.”

Join the fantasy starting this Friday, Feb. 21. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Other dates include Feb. 22 and 28 and March 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15. Sunday matinees are Feb. 23 and March 9. Tickets are available at the box office, Rollin Art Centre and www.

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Sound director Peter Wienold orchestrates via laptop computer.

Peter Wienold sits at a table beside the sound booth with a laptop computer and some notes on a makeshift desk. This is his new era as sound director for Portal Players’ Wizard of Oz. With the acquisition earlier this year of a new digital sound board, Wienold is able to operate projections, sound effect and music tracks—all from his laptop.

“The show is contingent on this working,” he says. That’s why he has a backup computer as well.

“For me, it’s all abut the timing and following cues in the script.”

Simply put, the digital sound board has computer input that gives the option for surround sound in the theatre. Each actor in Wizard of Oz is equipped with wireless microphones, so they can be heard even from the last row.

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Wizard Of Oz So, who didn’t like Wizard of Oz around here, except maybe for your uncle Mike, who doesn’t like anything. Check out Wizard of Oz — The Musical, this weekend. There are two shows this weekend: Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22. Both shows are from 7:30-10 p.m. Tickets available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office between 2:30-6:30 pm Monday to Thursday, and at the Rollin Art Centre.

Rez Jesters Aboriginal people have a good sense of humour. Ok maybe not that guy, but you know

what I’m talking about. Come and bust a gut by listening to the Rez Jesters. The infamous comedy quartet will be at Char’s Landing on Argyle Street on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 8-10 p.m. Tix: $20 at the door.

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‘Desperate Writers of Port Alberni’ is a compilation of short stories and poems penned by local writers. Officials are hosting a book launch and reception at Rollin Art Centre. The event is from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22. Their first book, “Desperate Writers” was published in 2007.

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Independent schools brace for change WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Independent schools in the Alberni Valley are waiting for the fallout from School District 70’s Grade reconfiguration and school closure talks.

According to School District 70 superintendent Cam Pinkerton there are more than 1,300 fewer students in the public school district this year than a decade ago.

“We have lost students to John Paul II Catholic School and to Haahuupayak although not all of them,” Pinkerton said at a trustees meeting in January. “One of the reasons they are leaving is because of stability.”

The district doesn’t have hard numbers on how many kids exactly it has lost to independent schools.

But a calculation using school participation rates gives an idea.

The participation rate is the number of students in a catchment area who attend a public school in that area. In Port Alberni, the rate is below 50 per cent; on the West Coast it is above 90 per cent.

“Only John Howitt [Elementary] is above 50 per cent in the Valley,” Pinkerton said.

Low participation rate can be attributed in part to factors like students who travel to another catchment area to attend school, or who are home schooled. “But some

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Haahuupayak Elementary School board president Martin Watts, left, and school principal Gio Mussato anticipate changes in the wind for their independent school as the public SD70 faces school closures, reconfiguration.

go to independent schools,” Pinkerton said.

Haahuupayak is an

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Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Request for Exemption Exemption from ‘Sproat Lake Noise Control Bylaw R1024, 2013’.

The Alberni Valley Regatta Association has requested an Exemption under Section 7 of the ‘Sproat Lake Noise Control Bylaw R1024, 2013’.

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independent school focused on teaching the Nuu-chah-nulth culture and language.

It is located on the other side of the Somass River Bridge on Tseshaht First Nation territory.

Haahuupayak has a capacity of 144 students and there are 99 enrolled this year, financial administrator Brenda Sayers said.

Enrolment, which is open to both aboriginal and nonaboriginal students,

has fluctuated between 84-100 students in the past three years.

School officials are keeping an eye on the progress of district school closure and reconfiguration talks, Sayers said. “The district has called a meeting with some groups in town and the school is sending representatives to participate.”

The school teaches in a K-6 format and officials are pondering

switching to a K-7 format next year, “but it will depend on what comes out of this meeting and other factors,” she said.

Funding for offreserve students has increased, and along with a new funding transfer agreement with the Tseshaht First Nation, Haahuupayak is on more level playing field with district schools.

“Now for instance we can offer more special education assistance in class than we did before,” she said.

Across town, John Paul II Catholic School offers faith-based education in an independent setting, principal Kathy Korman said.

There are 95 students enrolled at John Paul this year and enrolment has increased in the last few years, Korman said. The school teaches in a K-8 format.

Officials at JPII are watching the district talks. “But we don’t know how it will impact us because that process isn’t finished yet, so I

can’t comment at this time,” Korman said.

Home schooling is an option for parents, but switching to it midstream—rather than starting a child out home schooling in kindergarten—would be unusual, said Gary Robertson, who home schools his five children.

People usually make decisions early on about home school or public school and then stay with it, he said.

There are approximately 150 students in the Alberni Valley who are home schooled, Robertson said.

The district’s plan to close and reconfigure could change things though.

“This may be the thing that pushes people to look for other educational options,” he said.

Robertson advises parents considering home schooling to examine the option thoroughly.

“It’s not going to be more convenient,” he said. “I don’t expect to see a lot of people jumping ship.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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Students lead students in fight against bullying ‘Our students are everywhere every day doing something on bullying.’

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special program funded by the United Way and taught by the Red Cross is allowing Alberni District Secondary School leadership students to teach younger students what bullying is and how it impacts others.

‘Beyond the Hurt’ is an anti-bullying education program that was taught by the Red Cross to 19 Grade 12 leadership students at Alberni District Secondary School last December.

Now certified antibullying trainers, the leadership students have fanned out across the school district to bring their message to elementary and middle school students.

The students were at AW Neill Middle School on Feb. 19 and were also slated to visit Maquinna and Alberni Elementary schools as well that day.

“Our students are everywhere every day doing something on bullying. They’re busy but it’s a positive busy,” said ADSS leadership teacher Mike Roberts.

According to the Canadian Council on Learning, bullying has three defining characteristics: the behaviour occurs repeatedly; there is the intent to do physical or emotional harm; and there is a power difference between the aggressor and the victim.

Bullying is also a form of child abuse, the council notes.

In Port Alberni, the school workshops are the culmination of training the students took last December.

According to the Red Cross website, ‘Beyond the Hurt’ is a youth facilitated program focussed on bullying prevention among children ages 11 and older.

The program teaches students what bullying is, how to

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ADSS Grade 11 leadership student Mackenzie Wutke leads AW Neill Grade 7 students through an exercise as part of an anti-bullying workshop.

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Bullying has changed over the last two decades, but younger students are wise to bullying tactics.

recognize it, strategies to prevent it and how to report it. “They really get a good sense of what healthy relationships are, and what emotional and playground bullying is,” Roberts said.

School District 70 officials solicited interest in the program to teachers in Alberni Valley schools last fall. “The response we got was overwhelming,” Roberts said. “There was clearly a need to have this discussion.”

According to a Red Cross official, the application from ADSS noted that teachers were seeing an increase in bullying and in relationship violence.“I haven’t seen those numbers personally so I can’t comment on them,” Roberts said.

Bullying has changed with the times. “When I was in school it was faceto-face, now though it’s done from behind a screen,” he said. “I was surprised when we were in a Grade 5

class how much they knew about cyberbullying, Twitter and hashtags.”

ADSS leadership students brought their message to kids at AW Neill on Feb. 19.

Each grade has planned a series of initiatives leading up to Anti-Bullying Day on Feb. 26 including acts of kindness, guest speakers, and a poster campaign, AW Neill vice principal Ron Behnke said.

Behnke agreed that bullying has persisted despite increased public awareness and initiatives against it.

“Bullying is in the culture. We need to work at it when opportunities present themselves, and they present themselves all the time.”

At ADSS, Roberts said the new high school has had an impact on the school’s social culture. “I’ve seen a change, big time, from the old school,” he said. “The common area, where students gather for lunch for instance, has mixed people and they get along better.

It’s not perfect, but it’s better than it was.”

EJ Dunn Middle School has been in anti-bullying mode for the past several weeks, principal Steve Brown said.

Students watched Tagged, a show with an anti-bullying message performed by the Green Thumb Theatre. As well, students are scheduled to work with the ADSS group,

and a guest speaker is also being brought in.

And lastly, students will be working on a series of reading and writing initiatives on Feb. 26. “This is something that requires a constant message. Not just one day but continuous events,” Brown said. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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Vision was truly limited, above, Tuesday afternoon when Carla Van Der Merwe snapped this photo on her way in to town from Stirling Arm Drive. Snow and extremely slippery conditions contributed to an accident, left, on Gertrude Street later that afternoon.

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Put on pink and be proud Who provoked a school strike?

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, cities across Canada, including Port Alberni, will be awash in pink to recognize Anti-Bullying Day. Why pink, you ask? It all started when a boy wore a pink T-shirt to school one day and was ridiculed for it. Two of his classmates, also male, didn’t think too much of the mean-spirited harrassment the boy received, so they distributed pink shirts to all the boys in their school to protest the bullying.

The gesture, and the pink T-shirts, caught on, and now Pink Shirt Day is a national event that has also spread south of the border.

Bullying happens in schools, workplaces and on the Internet. It is not a new issue.

But people are finally talking about it, getting it out in the open. And that’s the first step to addressing it—letting kids and adults alike know that bullying is not acceptable.

Break a leg, PPDS When the curtain opens on Wizard of Oz this Friday at the Capitol Theatre, it will signal a new era in stage production for Portal Players Dramatic Society.

With a new digital sound board, individual microphones for each actor in speaking roles, airbrush and silicon-based makeup techniques, virtual backdrops and “green screen” technology, Wizard of Oz promises to be a marvel on stage. The society has made an investment in new technology to improve its onstage product for audiences.

Now it is our turn to support them by showing up and applauding their effort.

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ICTORIA – I made an error in a column two weeks ago about the latest court ruling in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

I referred to an “illegal” strike in 2012, and was quickly reminded that this teacher walkout was sanctioned by the Labour Relations Board.

After months of withholding report cards and refusing to meet with administrators, the union went to the LRB to seek permission for a full-scale strike.

They got their wish, with authorization under essential services rules for a three-day strike in the first week, and one day a week after that until the end of the school year or a settlement was reached.

For the record, the last illegal BCTF strike was in 2005, in defiance of a B.C. Supreme Court order that resulted in a $500,000 fine

against the union.

That was the same year BCTF lawyers won a split B.C. Court of Appeal ruling allowing teachers to bring political propaganda into classrooms. Two out of three judges decided this was appropriate to preserve their freedom of expression.

The authorized threeday strike went ahead in March 2012. Regular readers may recall my reports of students being indoctrinated in classrooms and in some cases sent out as union pickets, and of the strongarming of unionized government office staff here in Victoria to make them join a rally on the legislature lawn.

This was the strike that, according to the current media and political narrative, the provincial cabinet conspired to bring about. This notion is central to the Jan. 27 ruling of Justice Susan

Griffin that orders the B.C. government to attempt to reconstruct the world of 2001.

Government lawyers filed an application with the B.C. Court of Appeal on Friday to suspend parts of this ruling. Imposing Griffin’s terms would cause “irreparable harm to the public interest of unprecedented magnitude,” they said in arguments backed up by a series of affidavits from superintendents who have to keep B.C.’s war-weary public schools running.

In Surrey, returning to 2002 conditions would add $40 million to the district payroll in year one. That’s one of 60 school districts.

The government’s submission includes affidavits from superintendents around the province on its likely impact. Here’s a partial list: Cancellation of specialty

‘For the record, the last illegal BCTF strike was in 2005....’

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programs for vulnerable youth, construction of portables to meet arbitrary class size restrictions, transfer of some students to other schools, closure of daycare and Strong Start preschool programs to free up space reallocated over the years, layoff of non-teaching staff, and cancellation of school participation in the international student program.

Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender have begun to push back against the conspiracy theory that has taken hold, pointing out that when the BCTF finally did get permission to strike, the cabinet of the day acted to prevent it.

Here’s a recap. In late February 2012, nearly 28,000 teachers (90 per cent) voted to go to the full strike allowed by the LRB. The government tabled legislation to impose a cooling-off period with provision for steep fines on the union for further strike action.

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Should SD70 close schools and reconfigure grades all at once in one year?

Yes – 84.1% No – 15.9% This week’s question: Will Port Alberni city council’s decision to raise pay affect how you vote in November?

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They further appointed a mediator.

This kept schools open, and eventually yielded a two-year deal.

In April 2012, the union voted to withdraw all volunteer work by teachers.

By this time they had been ordered by the LRB to prepare second-term report cards, in part so students would know

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if they could apply for post-secondary studies.

Once again this mess is before the court of appeal.

Perhaps there will be better recognition of the real world this time around.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Re: council pay raises.

Raising councils stipend will benefit future councils?

Seniors are already struggling to pay yearly increasing taxes, hydro etc. and yet the mayor of Port Alberni seems to think we have to get people to run for council with more money instead of what they can contribute to the city.

Isn’t this getting paid for the job before they earn it?

Maybe quit comparing us to other cities that may have more income or better management than ours.

Thank you to Cindy Solda and Hira Chopra for speaking out against this raise.

M.E. Kubel, Port Alberni

Where is cash from mining?

To the Editor,

Cuts in education should not be happening if what big industry and the mining association of B.C. says and does to promote mining in our province. They have tried to assure the public that the

millions of dollars from mining that goes to our government should benefit the residents of B.C. by funding education and other programs.

Mining Association vice-president, Angela Waterman, wrote a letter published in the Comox Valley Record Aug. 28, 2012 defending the largely unwanted and controversial Raven Coal mine proposed above the crystal clear waters of Baynes Sound, where one of B.C.’s most sustainable food industries has existed for more than a 100 years, contributing millions annually to the local economy.

Her letter stated, “Mining contributes hundreds of millions of dollars to government revenues that can be used to fund important programs like health and education”.

Since she wrote these words, headlines across the province read, “School closures one way to cut hydro bills says B.C. education minister”, “B.C. government cutting $70M from advanced education”, “Aboriginal children’s programs in B.C. brace for funding cuts”, “Spending cuts

in B.C. school districts feed worries about special education”, “BCTF decries second decade of cuts in B.C. Schools”, “B.C. government cuts $16M in education funding”, “School closures confirmed in Parksville-Qualicum Beach”, “Cashstrapped Alberni school district looks at closures”.

Where are the hundreds of millions of dollars that the government receives from the mining industry going, if not to education, or health for that matter, in our province?

This is just one industry, so what of the plethora of other industries that give the government of B.C. hundreds of millions of dollars as well?

Stacey Gaiga, Port Alberni

Push is on for more rail talks To the Editor,

Re: We cannot go backwards when it comes to rail and ICF, Letters, Feb. 13.

With rhetoric seeming to be heating up on the railway front, a movement has begun to try to help things get on track (pun intended).

Readers can go to

www.vifreightbyrail. ca and send, or sign up to be included in, a weekly letter to VIA Rail and Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) encouraging the two parties to conclude their negotiations.

Whether those negotiations produce an agreement or not, who knows. However, VIA Rail and SVI have both responded to the first two weeks of letters with VIA insisting the money is not enough and SVI providing a BC Safety Authority letter saying it is.

Clearly there is an impasse in these negotiations and the public, and railway, is effectively being held hostage. This is not fair to the provincial, federal and local governments that agreed to the funding, nor is it fair to the people of Vancouver Island. Two years is far too long for any negotiation, especially when there are provisions for mediation.

So if readers would like things to just get over and done with, I encourage them to go to www.vifreightbyrail. ca and participate in the weekly letter campaign pressuring these two companies to talk. The letters

will be sent until a resolution is achieved.

Chris Alemany, Port Alberni

Pipe dreams and nightmares To the Editor,

There will always be people who can’t look beyond their own backyard. Then, there are people who have walked out of their yard, entered the neighbouring village, walked to another town, and—horror of horrors—even crossed a border to another country.

The following people stand behind Neil Young: Clayton Ruby, David Suzuki, Members of the Order of Canada; Stephen Lewis, Companion of the Order of Canada; Michael Ondaatje and David Schindler, Officers of the Order of Canada. Professor Schindler has 26 other awards, based on his contribution to environmental research.

Yes, bully for democracy indeed.

The latest poll shows that 64 per cent of the “silent majority” does not approve of the Northern Gateway pipeline to B.C. coast, or the ensuing tanker traffic.

Rayana Erland, Port Alberni

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As the Winter Olympic Games draw to a close, and we await the start of the Paralympic Games, I am reminded of Paul’s illustration, drawing a parallel between athletic and spiritual training.

“Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air; but I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualied.” (I Cor. 9:24-27) There was a modern update on this, a TV ‘ad’ several years ago now, with women and men working hard in the gym, with the closing voice-over… ‘so much for the physical you; what about the spiritual you?’

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make up for taking time off for council duties.

“I don’t think councillors should have to give down to the last holiday on their bank account,” he said.

The city should adopt a pay regime similar to the AlberniClayoquot Regional District which doles out its stipends based on meeting attendance.

Voting for a raise now or voting for one that applies to the

next council doesn’t matter, Mayor John Douglas said. “There’s never a good time to address this issue.”

Following the meeting Douglas defended his support of the motion.

When asked why council would bother voting for it to take effect immediately as opposed to after the election when it would still apply, Douglas responded “because that’s how the motion was worded and we dealt with it,” he said.

Port Alberni city council last councillors now week voted to give because of the pay themselves a raise. raise, Cole said.

Council voted 5-2 in The raise is a start, favour of increasing said Washington, who their stipends. The also agreed that it mayor will now will attract a younger make $38,450 while crowd. councillors stipends Coun. Jack McLeman will bump up to supported the motion $17,041. but not how the pay “People give us rolls out, he said. trust...don’t give The move is SUSAN QUINN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS ourselves a raise,” necessary for working said Coun. Hira people on council to Chopra, who voted against the move. “I’m Celine Hamel, vice-principal at École des Grands-cedres on Helen Street, pours totally against it. I maple syrup for Bella Hall during a traditional French Canadian ‘sugar shack’ think it’s wrong.” (cabane à sucre) lunch, Friday afternoon.

There’s no surprises when people run for public office, Chopra said. “People know how much they make and what they’re The Alberni Valley restoration. experienced on getting into,” he said.

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Talk to a teacher about the range of assessment tools they are using to Talk to a teacher about the range of assessment tools they support student learning.

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Welcome to the driver’s seat

This new 2014 Corolla has been on sale sale here since the fall of 2013 and by the number, I see on the road, it looks to be a hit already.

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Eco version of world’s top seller stingy on gas Th TToyota C The Corolla ll iis the h best b hi ddesign. i The Th eye-catching lower stance, standard LED selling car of all time, worldprojector headlamps and wide, selling 1.3 million units sleeker bodywork now make in Canada alone since it was this a car people would be introduced in 1966. proud to own.

To say the Corolla is a big deal for Toyota is an underInside statement as it represents The dash is wide and flat 47 per cent of all passenger with easy to see, and use, For those that sales for Toyota Canada. But radio and heat controls, place fuel economy the Corolla is also a big deal but the look is fresh and for Canada as it is made in over everything, the contemporary. The seats now Ontario and the Cambridge sit lower in the car to make Corolla Eco might just assembly plant. Cambridge room for the slightly lower was selected as the lead plant be worth a look as it roofline, but I found getting for vehicle development, as takes an already thrifty in and out no problem. it makes cars for all of North car and squeezes even The seats provide excellent America, the Corolla’s biggest and comfort. more out of each litre support market.

The back seat has a lot of fuel.

This new 2014 Corolla has more legroom because been on sale here since the the wheelbase of this new Zack Spencer fall of 2013 and by the nummodel has been stretched ber I see on the road, it looks by 10 cms. The car is also to be a hit already. slightly wider, making hip room impressive.

For those that place fuel economy over Overall the cabin is large and airy and everything, the Corolla Eco might just be nicely put together, considering the price. worth a look as it takes an already thrifty Since the S, LE or Eco models will be the car and squeezes even more out of each sales leaders, Toyota has kitted all three litre of fuel. out with a 6.1-inch touch-screen radio that includes Bluetooth streaming audio, phone Looks connectivity and a backup camera. Faux One major criticism of Toyota as a brand, leather seats are available on the S and LE and the Corolla, in particular, has been drab but not the Eco. The good news is that all styling. Toyota recently has been walking models come with heated front seats. a nice line between updating their lineup

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to be more progressive but also keeping their loyal buyers happy. The Corolla is sold in several different trim levels, starting at $15,995 to get the base CE, but the reality is that most Canadians will upgrade to the $19,215 S (Sport) or the LE for $19,500. To upgrade to this $20,500 LE Eco model is $1,035 over the S model and $750 over the regular LE. I prefer the S trim for its more aggressive 17-inch wheels compared to the LE and LE Eco, which come with smaller 16-inch wheels.

Regardless, this model is a massive step forward in terms of delivering an

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Drive All but the Eco model come with a 132hp version of the 1.8L 4-cylinder engine carried over from the last car. The Eco gets a 140hp version that comes with Toyota’s Valevematic technology that helps to pump out the extra 8hp, yet improves fuel economy.

The base CE is sold with either a 6-speed manual or the 4-speed automatic found in the last model. The only other model to be offered with a manual is the S trim. That leaves the LE and Eco with a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT),

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The penalty for this economy conomy is a lack of driving spirit. rit. I drove the S model at the Quebec City launch and expected a similar performance because this Eco has This B.C. owned Intermeccanica Roadster wears its colour eight more horsewith pride wherever it shows. power. Not the case.

It is a faithful reproduction on the 1959 Porsche 356-A ConvertI would take the ible “D”, which the Vancouver-based custom builders began minor fuel economy TO producing in 1982.

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T IR SH as Porsche suspension, four-wheel-disc brakes, and 356-type Verdict reclining seats.

The Corolla is a fine update, pdate, Power is provided by an Audi 1.8-litre, 185 hp turbo fuel Toyota set out to makee a injected engine with auto transmission. roomier, more stylish and value It has a full leather interior, square weave carpeting in silver blue with pink leather binding. The custom 356 instrument panel has pink facing packed car. The Eco hass no options availavail and the courtesy lights even provide a pink hue to the interior. able so it sticks to the $20,150 base price.

It’s a classic in appearance but it does have such contemporary creature I do enjoy the new interior, the styling is comforts as electric windows, power door locks with remote keyless an improvement and many families will entry, and air conditioning! welcome the space.

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Yes, you can buy fun cars for under 30 grand.

Disclaimer: you don’t have to be single and willing to mingle to fall in love with these vehicles. .

Ford Focus ST$29,999 Ford’s Focus ST is quite the exciting ride. As soon as you sit inside the Ford Focus ST cabin, you’re embraced by Recaro sport seats that hug you and don’t let go. There’s a six-speed manual gearbox that’s then connected to a 2.0L High-Output EcoBoost I-4 engine.

The high-output engine puts out 252 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque.

Chevrolet Sonic RS $23,995 The Sonic RS Hatchback might not be the first choice on your list, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be

added.

This five-door has some cool features like: a unique RS liftgate-mounted rear spoiler, 17-inch Midnight Silver painted-aluminum wheels, Lane Departure Warning, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with contrasting stitching.

That’s on top of a powerplant comprised of a 1.4L, turbocharged 4-cylinder with 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque.

Fiat 500 Abarth $20,995 Anytime you see a scorpion on something you can count on there being some sort of sting. The Fiat 500 Abarth is no different.

This pint-sized two-door might look cutesy, but the terrestrial arachnid badging denotes otherwise.

Turn the ignition on and the rumble of the dual exhaust comes to life. Put the fivespeed, heavy duty manual transmission into gear and hopefully you’ll be able to make good use of the 160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque generated from its 1.4L, MultiAir turbocharged engine.

Along with a performance tuned-suspension, performance brakes and 16-inch wheels, this Fiat might be small, but makes up any “size matters” with its dynamic performance.

Honda Civic SI $26,245/$26,250 Take the reliability of Honda, its popular-selling Civic coupe/sedan, lace it with a potent engine and some cool gadgetry and you have the SI trim.

Setting it apart from its tamer siblings is a 2.4-litre engine producing 201 horsepower and 170 lb.-ft of torque. It also comes standard with 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels and a rear spoiler. Not to mention a 6-speed manual transmission.

Whether opting for two or four doors, you can’t go wrong.

Scion FR-S - $26,450 The return of the fun-todrive rear-wheel drive sports coupe that’s priced under $30K can be linked to the Scion FR-S. You could also say it is linked with the Subaru BRZ as these four-seater, two-door vehicles were a joint venture product between the two Japanese brands.

The FR-S features a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder boxer engine, developed in collaboration with Subaru. It combines Subaru’s horizontally opposed engine and Toyota’s D-4S injection system. The result is 200 naturally aspirated horses and 151 lb-ft of torque and can be matched with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

The back seats might not be incredibly comfortable for rear passengers but all the festivities are happening up front anyway.

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◆ WIZARD OF OZ - THE MUSICAL Shows are: Feb. 21-22, Feb. 28, March 1,7,8,14,15 plus two matinees.

Tix available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office between 2:306:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, at Rollin Art Centre

SAT. FEB. 22 ◆ LOONIE TWOONIE fundraiser. At the Port Alberni Friendship Center, 3555-Fourth Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grand Prize: Huge Flat Screen TV. Draws start at 1 p.m.

Proceeds towards Bella Bella Tribal Journeys. ◆ BOOK LAUNCH and reception. At Rollin Art Centre from 1-3 p.m.

“Desperate Writers of Port Alberni” was penned by four writers from Alberni.

THURS. FEB. 27 ◆ GARDENING FOR LIFE Gary Swann of Leda leads a discussion about Organic Farm Biodynamic Agriculture. At Char’s Landing. Starts: 6 p.m. Admission: $3.

SAT. APR. 5 ◆ CENTENNIAL BELLES fashion show. At Echo Centre. Times and ticket prices to be published later.

Proceeds to help local families who have children with cancer.

ONGOING ◆ CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED Barkley Sounds Choir welcomes new members in advance of new program for spring concert.

Practice is at the United Church,

2474 Church Street.

Contact Sylvia at 250723-7185. ◆ COMMUNITY ARCHIVES at the Alberni Valley Museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Volunteers available to answer questions on local history, help with family records and research. Phone 250723-2181, local 267. ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY STARFLEET CHAPTER meets the second Thursday of every month. At Echo Centre, 6 p.m. For info. call 250-7247293. ◆ FREE DROP-IN at Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St. On Mondays from 10-11 a.m. For parents of children up to age five. Call 250735-3022. ◆ FUN NIGHT on Friday nights at Legion Branch No. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay.

Starts at 5 p.m. Food available. Nominal admission fee. ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND meets Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the E. J. Dunn band room. Flutes, saxophones, and brasses are needed but all instruments are welcome. For info: Cory @ 250-723-1285 or Manfred @ 250724-6780. ◆ ALATEEN at the Alano Club, 3028 Second Ave. From 11 a.m. to 12 noon. For teens ages 13-17. For more info. call 250-7246826. ◆ CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED Barkley Sound Choir welcomes new members in advance of new program to celebrate Alberni Valley Centennial. Practice is at 6:45 p.m. at the United Church, 2474 Church St. Contact Sylvia at 250-7237185. ◆ FUN DARTS at Legion Branch No. 293. From 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. � Do you have an item for our calendar? If so, please contact our newsroom at editor@ albernivalleynews.com

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Putting a stop to bullying on Pink Shirt Day… Kerry Vital / Black Press Names such as Amanda Todd and Rehtaeh Parsons are sadly well-known to many Canadians. Both teens committed suicide after years of bullying at the hands of classmates.

On Feb. 26, Canadians will recognize Pink Shirt Day, a day devoted to preventing bullying and helping children and teens who are being victimized.

For some people, bullying hits

very close to home. Tad Milmine, now an RCMP constable, is one of them.

As a child, Milmine was bullied relentlessly by classmates and locked in the basement by his stepmother every day for 12 years. His father, an alcoholic, never tried to help him, even when Milmine’s stepmother verbally abused him.

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Pink Shirt Day was started in Nova would see that I was in the baseScotia by two teenage boys who, ment and perhaps ‘rescue’ or ‘save’ after seeing another male student me,” he says. “No one ever came.” bullied for wearing a pink shirt, At 17, Milmine ran away from decided to gather their friends and home and cut all ties with his father all wear pink to school. CKNW AM and stepmother. Still, he struggled 980 was inspired by their action, with being extremely introverted and since 2007 has raised over and emotional. While he had $650,000 for anti-bullying prodreamed of being a police officer grams in B.C. through the sale of for much of his life, he didn’t feel their pink shirts. You can purchase confident enough to act on that Tad Milmine your own shirt at London Drugs or dream. At 33, he finally felt able online. This year’s campaign is beto take that step and do what he ing presented by Coast Capital Savings, with loved after encouragement from an officer he Black Press as a media partner. met while playing baseball.

For more information about Pink Shirt Day, “I never acted on my dream because I truly bevisit www.pinkshirtday.ca. Milmine’s website lieved it was just a dream,” he says. “I thought can be found at www.bullyingendshere.ca. that dreams weren’t meant to be achieved.”

Milmine was moved by the 2011 suicide of Ontario teen Jamie Hubley, who killed himself after years of bullying for being gay and a figure skater, to start Bullying Ends Here, a website that tells Hubley’s story as well as his own. Milmine has travelled all over Canada and the U.S. speaking to students and encouraging them to contact him if they need help.

In the presentations, he shares his own story The website and smartphone app Ask.fm is a socialand that of Hubley, and tells the students that networking site where people can ask other users he understands what it’s like to be an outcast, and that he too is gay, just like Hubley. He questions. It’s extremely popular with pre-teens and shares this information to point out teens, but recently it has become well-known for that he is no different than the people facilitating cyber-bullying instead. It has been referlistening to him in the audience. enced in several suicide cases around the world as “I never let my sexuality stand in part of the bullying the victim experienced that led the way of living out a dream,” to their suicide.

Milmine says. “I never let the negativity while growing up The biggest issue with Ask.fm is that questions can stand in my way.” be submitted anonymously, and content is not moniMilmine’s presentations tored, so abuse of the service can be rampant with no are done on his own time repercussions to the user. Even if someone is blocked, and with his own money. that person can still view profiles and see other inter“I always wanted to actions, and privacy settings cannot be increased as ‘help’ people and today I am lucky they can on Facebook and Twitter. According to RCMP enough to be in Const. Tad Milmine, the Latvia-based website also that position,” sends daily spam with messages suggesting users says Milmine. kill themselves and calling them ugly, among others, “Youth need to with no name attached. know that nobody can Parents are urged to monitor all social media achelp them if they don’t speak up.

You have to share, have to ask for help. counts and talk to their children about their online Give us a chance to help.” activities in an effort to prevent cyberbullying, and Sixty-four per cent of Canadian children have remember that the terms of service of Facebook, been bullied at school at some point, accordTwitter and Ask.fm require users to be at least 13. ing to the Pink Shirt Day campaign, and 40 per cent of Canadian employees are bullied at the workplace on a weekly basis.

“Pink Shirt Day gets people talkJoin the cause and ing,” Milmine says. “People are talking about it leading up to buy a pink shirt at it, and on the day itself. You’re pinkshirtday.ca going to talk about why you’re or at London Drugs wearing a pink shirt that day, and youth are reminded of the resources available to them.”

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Overwaitea group buys Safeway stores TAKEOVER: | Port Alberni’s Safeway to become SaveOn-Foods.

WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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Port Alberni’s Safeway store is one of 15 that Sobey’s has sold to Overwaitea Food Group.

The Overwaitea Food Group has announced the purchase of 15 stores in B.C. and Alberta including the Safeway store in Port Alberni.

The deal, announced

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The 15 stores will hoist new Save-OnFoods banners and one Cooper’s Foods sign. Port Alberni’s store will become a Save-On-Foods.

“We are thrilled to be able to welcome these stores, along with their existing team members and customers to our group,” says Darrell Jones, president.

“By welcoming more than 1,500 of the best grocers in North America to our team, we are in a great position to continue growing our business in these locations.”

The sales are part of a Canadian Competition Bureau order issued to Sobeys in October to sell 23 Safeway locations. Overwaitea

is purchasing 15 store locations in B.C. and Alberta with today’s announcement.

Other stores acquired in the deal include four Safeway stores in Victoria; one each in Duncan, Ladysmith, Tsawwassen, New Westminster and Fort McMurray. Also included in the deal are Thrifty Foods stores in Nanaimo, New Westminster and Abbotsford. Sobey stores in Canmore and Cochrane, Alberta are also part of the deal.

The Safeway store in Courtenay will be closing its doors as of May 10 and is not included in the Overwaitea purchase.

The 50 full-time and 70 part-time employees were notified of the closure last week, according to the Comox Valley Record. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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Hockey tickets up for grabs Ten minor hockey teams in B.C. could win 25 tickets for each of their teams, to watch the 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic between Vancouver and Ottawa, March 2 at BC Place.

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Students dig agriculture in new high school class ‘Food security and sustainability... are a growing concern.’

WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON

ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

High school students in Port Alberni are learning the A-B-Cs of agriculture in a new Grade 12 course.

Sustainable Resources 12: Agriculture this semester will offer 29 students at Alberni District Secondary School agricultural theory and allows them hands-on experience with local farmers. Students also receive science course credits.

“Food security and sustainability issues are a growing concern with people today,” course instructor Kirsten Abercrombie said. “If you think about it, you feed yourself three times a day so you should be concerned about where your food comes from and how it’s made.”

Students will learn about everything from soil biology and water management, to policy issues and local

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Alberni District Secondary agriculture student Makenna Cyr, centre, and her classmates are eager to start digging a garden plot at the school in their new Sustainable Resources 12 class, but they are looking for donations of tools and materials to carry on.

agricultural issues.

A section of land at ADSS has been set aside for agricultural students to design, plant and grow their own vegetable plots.

“It’s winter so we’ll be working on a lot of theory and basics,” Abercrombie said.

“But once the weather gets better we’ll be outside in groups

tending to the plots.”

The idea for the course came about during the building of the new high school, Abercrombie said. A group of teachers who

were avid gardeners talked about the idea of a school garden.

A gardener herself, Abercrombie researched the curriculum database

and found the course.

“I asked [former principal] Mike Ruttan if I could pursue it and he supported it,” she said.

The course is off the ground but it still has challenges. The garden had to be scaled back. And the course’s resources are limited. “We would welcome donations of any tools or anything that would help us,” Abercrombie said.

Students will also undertake an initiative that will see the work with local farmers and farms, gaining first-hand knowledge and expertise on local agricultural issues.

The class is visiting Leda Organic Farm as well as Arrowvale Farm and others as

part of the plan.

“Local farmers understand the need to foster a passion for agriculture in the young,” Abercrombie said.

Grade 12 student Makenna Cyr is taking the course because she has a passion for agriculture that predates the program.

Cyr, 17, lives on a five-acre hobby farm with her parents, and has been a member of the local 4-H club for the past seven years.

Her passion goes beyond 4-H though, as she has worked with the BC Ministry of Agriculture and BC Agriculture in the Classroom. “People need to know what organic really means, or what hormones are in your beef.

“People need to understand what these things mean.”

Students also need to learn that they can influence the agricultural industry, she added. “Farmers grow what consumers want,” she said.

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Deakin Carter’s art graces whale fest poster AMYAH LABRECHE SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

A former Port Alberni artist now living in Ucluelet has created the official poster for the 28th annual Pacific Rim Whale Festival in March.

Kelly Deakin Carter was inspired to present an 18-foot by 24-foot piece of pyrographic art on plywood, an interesting oeuvre d’art illustrating our colourful West Coast marine life.

Pyrography being the art of burning a design on wood with a heated metallic point, gives this year’s chosen art a unique depth, an appealing dimension.

Carter was born in Nelson but has lived

on Vancouver Island (Port Alberni and Ucluelet areas) since 1968 where she moved with her parents at the age of seven. An artist at heart, she has drawn since she was old enough to hold a pencil.

Carter tried her hand at different medias, from photography to pencil drawing and painting but when she started to burn wood, she discovered her passion.

“My heart truly belongs to pyrographic art,” she says.

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Kelly Deakin Carter, who grew up in Port Alberni but is now living in Ucluelet, has created this year’s Pacific Rim Whale Festival official artwork.

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work of art that has been chosen to represent the whale festival. It is a huge honour sought by west coast artists every year, she said.

Each year, in February, the Pacific Rim Art Society puts a call out to West Coast artists from Ucluelet, Tofino and Bamfield to submit their art for the next festival.

In 2013, whale fest board members did not specify the media to be used for the 2014 poster.

It was interesting to see the wide variety of art proposed, said Susan Payne of the Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce. From paint, watercolour, digital, threedimensional arts to metal, every kind of art medium and style

was present.

“It was a very hard decision for the board members to choose the one who will represent the best the West Coast communities”, Payne said.

The whale festival runs March 15–23.

“The Chowder Chowdown in Ucluelet will be a favourite kick to start the week as over 500-600 people attend to sample chowders from local restaurants in Ucluelet and Tofino,” Payne said.

For more information on whale festival event, go online to pacificrimwhale festival.com/events.

Carter’s art will be sold at auction at a gala at the Wickininnish Inn sometime in March.

Auditions planned for Monologues Open auditions for The Vagina Monologues are being held Sunday, March 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main Artery, 4969 Argyle St., uptown Port Alberni.

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There are only four rehearsals and a variety of interesting monologues.

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This benefit showing will donate funds to A.C.A.W.S. and to projects to end violence against women and girls.

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Hold the jars and cartons MELISSA MARTIN Arts Around

Book launch and reception Rollin Art Centre is hosting a book launch and reception.

“Desperate Writers of Port Alberni” was penned by four local authors.

The launch and reception is on Saturday Feb., 22, in the Rollin Art Centre Gallery from 1-3 p.m.

Mosaic artist at Rollin Our current art exhibit at the Rollin Art centre is something different.

‘Intarsia’ by Bill Townsend is being showcased. ‘Intarsia’ translated means, “A mosaic in wood”.

Townsend’s exhibit runs until March 7.

No more jars or milk cartons Thank you to everyone for the continuous support of your glass jars and

milk cartons.

We had an over whelming response, and now we have enough for our next Celebration of Lights Festival, and the children will have their supplies.

Still on the look for books The Rollin Art Centre is accepting gently used books, DVD’s, CD’s, and puzzles for their annual book sale, which takes place on May 10, 2014.

Please no National Geographic, Encyclopaedias, Reader’s Digest and textbooks.

Drop books at the Rollin Art Centre, inside, under the staircase in the wooden box.

This is one of the Community Arts Council’s biggest fundraisers.

Sealed bid art auction The Rollin Art Centre will be having an art auction every month in the gallery.

Sealed bids will

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

Belle’s vintage fashion show Take a walk down memory lane.

The Centennial Belles are presenting fashion shows at Echo Centre on Saturday, April 5, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The $20 ticket includes tea, coffee, desserts, live and recorded music, slide show and draws.

Fashions from the roaring 20’s to the sexy 60’s and wedding attire from each decade will be shown.

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The proceeds are going to help children with cancer: James Albrecht, Brett Wasylynuik, Carmen Steinbach and their families.

Call to all Alberni artists The Rollin Art centre is accepting applications from visual artists to exhibit their work in our Fine Arts Gallery during the 2015.

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

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EMBLEM, Reginald Charles 1928 – 2014

Peacefully in his sleep, Reg passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Echo Village, Port Alberni.

Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marjorie; children sons Jerry (Linda) and Ron (Sandi), daughter Marie (Corry); grandchildren Morgan (Chris), Chelsea (Dave), Chloe (Mitchell) and Ty; sister Thelma of Chemainus and her family.

Special thanks to the staff at Echo Village and to Dr. Sutcliffe and Maureen.

Cremation has taken place. At Reg’s request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Reg’s memory may be made to Ty Watson House or Echo Village Foundation.

Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca

FINK, Colleen Dale (nee Rogers)

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Born March 20, 1946, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the age of 67. Colleen was predeceased by her father David Rogers (1971), her mother Winona Rogers (1991), her brother Jim Thomas (2004), and her sister Charmaine Lemon (Nov 13, 2013). Colleen is survived by her husband Robert, son David and daughter Diana, siblings Lynn Heid (Bill Back), Darlene Thomas, Sharon Steele (Carl), George Rogers (Lindsay), Lesley Neville (Tom), John Rogers (Vicki) as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Bob and Colleen married on November 12, 1966. Colleen attended Beaver Creek Elementary, A W Neill and ADHS. Colleen’s proudest moments of accomplishment were her children, her “outstanding� girl guide award, The Guild Cross for Bravery Colleen took pride in being an active member of the Beaver Creek Community Hall for over 25 years and never missing a meeting as well as running regular card games, dances and children’s Halloween parties.

Colleen was on the executive for many years.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 23 from 6:00pm till 8:00pm at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 4005 6th Avenue with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

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The league announced the development Feb. 16.

LaCouvee picked up a pair of wins to keep the Bulldogs’ playoff hopes alive.

The Qualicum Beach, B.C. native stopped all 32 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Powell River Kings and he followed that with 35 saves in a 2-1 victory over the

Merritt Centennials.

The 19-year-old netminder was named 1st Star in both games. He posted a 0.985 save percentage and a 0.50 goalsagainst average over the two games.

Meanwhile in game play, the Cowichan Valley Capitals and the Bulldogs are in a dead heat for the Island Division’s final playoff spot with four games each remaining in the B.C. Hockey League season.

The ‘Dogs gained a point on the Caps by beating the Merritt

Centennials 2-1 at Port Alberni Sunday while the Caps lost 4-3 in overtime to the Centennials Saturday night at Cowichan Arena.

The Caps and Bulldogs have similar schedules to close out the season. Both play a home-and-home with Victoria and travel to Powell River.

The Caps have the advantage over the ‘Dogs in the first two tiebreakers — most wins and a better headto-head record.

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The Van Isle Ford Alberni Valley Midget Bulldogs have advanced to the Tier three hockey finals.

The Bulldogs beat the Victoria Ice Hawks to advance.

The finals will see the Bulldogs play the Sooke Thunderbirds.

Game one takes place on Feb. 22 at the AV Multiplex, and game two goes on Feb. 23 at the Sooke Park arena.

The teams will return to Alberni for game three if necessary.

Port Alberni athletes head to BC Winter Games TYSON TAYLOR SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

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ort Alberni will be represented well at the BC Winter Games coming later this month in Mission. The games begin Thursday, Feb. 20 and will wrap up on Sunday, Feb. 23.

More than 1,800 participants are ready to go for the BC Winter Games, including nine from Port Alberni.

They will be represented in Badminton, Figure Skating, and Women’s

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Sydney Dolling, Shay–Lee McConnell and Maryna MacDonald have earned the right to play for the U-16 Vancouver Island Women’s hockey team.

There were more than 55 girls trying out to make this team and the trio, who all play for the Bantam A Bulldogs in the Alberni Valley Minor Hockey Association, were selected to the team.

Kennedy Lavertu will look to have a

strong showing in the figure skating portion of the competition.

Lavertu spent time last summer training in Edmonton and wound up winning a pair of gold medals in competitions towards the end of her summer training.

There will also be five locals heading to the BC Winter Games for the badminton portion of the games.

Declan Lenihan and Carson Rhodes have been named to the boys’ badminton team and Amy Barker and Kim Norn have been

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Amber Santarelli will also be heading to the games as an alternate for the girls team.

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Alberni wrestler Isaac McDonald, on top, tries to pin his opponent during a match at the Islands. Lauren Barker, right, has her opponent where she wants her during a match. Barker won gold in her weight class.

Alberni dominates Islands The ADSS boy’s wrestling team lived up to their motto “The Tradition Continues” by winning the Vancouver Island Secondary School Wrestling Championships for the 15th consecutive year.

It was the 27th time in the past 32 years the Armada Boys came out on top.

The ADSS boys finished with 76 points, more than double the 28 points accumulated by second place Esquimalt. Dover Bay Nanaimo were third with 26 points and Balleenas of Parksville were fourth with 21 points. Other top ten teams were Queen of Angels, Ucluelet, Cowichan, EJ Dunn, Timberline and Francis Kelsey.

The ADSS Girls team were depleted by some injuries at the Islands and finished fourth with 15 points. Dover Bay of Nanaimo won the Girls title. Ucluelet and Dover Bay were

actually tied with 31 points however the Championship trophy was awarded to Dover Bay as a result of having more gold medals. Carihi of Campbell River were third with 22 points.

Seven Alberni wrestlers claimed the gold medals in their respective weight classes. Grade 12 twin brothers Jesse (54 kg) and Jordan Wagner (57 kg) were outstanding each beating their opponents quickly in their respective finals by technical superiority.

“Jesse and Jordan... have been so consistent throughout their high school careers,” said head coach James Messenger. “Jesse won his fifth Island title and Jordan his fourth today. There are very few wrestlers who have done that.

They look very ready for the BC’s” Dean Leyland (ADSS 74 kg), Trevor Barker (ADSS 38kg), Isaac McDonald (Dunn

41kg), Lauren Barker (ADSS 57kg) and Michel Kurucz (ADSS 60kg) also claimed gold medals in their respective weight classes.

Leyland won his second consecutive Island title after wrestling a very smart match against his opponent from Esquimalt in the 74 kg final.

“Unfortunately Lauren and Michel went unchallenged in the tournament today.

They won exhibition matches, which we set up to help prepare them for the competition expected at the BC’s,” head coach Chris Bodnar said. “Trevor and Isaac looked strong...

Both boys could threaten for a medal at the Provincial Championships.”

Four Alberni wrestlers won silver medals. Grade 11 wrestler Johannes Kulich, Grade 8 wrestlers Ravi Manhas (Dunn 38kg), Shane Leeper (Neill 48kg) and Aaron Badovinac

(Dunn 63 kg) all finished with silver medals.

ADSS standouts Remi Wells and Christian Anderson were sidelined due to injury but qualified for BC’s through coaches’ petition based on their outstanding results this year.

Coaches expect both Wells and Anderson to practice this week.

Unfortunately Grade 11 ADSS standout Nolan Badovinac will not be ready by the BC’s after knee

surgery. The team hopes to have him back for the Nationals in April.

With the Island Championships now behind them those local wrestlers who have qualified will devote their complete attention to preparing for the BC’s Feb. 26 – March 1 in Prince George.

The ADSS Boys and Girls wrestling teams head to Prince George as the reigning four time BC Aggregate Champions.

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Renée Baron, far left is transformed into the Scarecrow during a quick costume change for Wizard of Oz during a dress rehearsal at the Capitol Theatre. Snow fairies, top, appear to wake up a sleeping Dorothy, left, and her gang in the poppy field. They have been put under enchantment by the Wicked Witch of the West. Tickets are still available for Wizard of Oz, which starts Friday.

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Teresa Drew (Wicked Witch of the West) drew each of the nine backgrounds and they are projected onto a screen.

Portal Players has also included “green

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Steve Fairclough of Dentman Productions in Parksville spent “hundreds of hours” working with Portal Players, Drew said.

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He is excited about using this new technology in more productions in the future. “To have something like that is huge, especially in a fantasy show where you have people flying and globes being thrown.” editor@albernivalleynews.com

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Like New • 2012 one owner home • Sits on a 44” crawl space • Great location in Creek’s Edge • Carport & nice shed

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Modern Cameron Heights • Well built in 2005 • 4 bed, 3 baths • Good for suite • Double garage plus workshop

Sproat Lake Area • 82’ x 265’ building lot • Lake access nearby • Quiet wooded area • Also ideal as rec property

Alberni Valley Farm • 15.39 acres of farmland • Very clean 2,260 sq.ft. home • Great barn & outbuildings • Numerous updates

Trades Considered • 2,235 sq.ft. home built 2011 • 0.92 acre w/ workshop & RV parking • 3 bdrm & 2 quality baths • Elegant cherry kitchen w/island

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80,000

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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

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119,900

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5860 MERSEY RD RD. - $439 $439,000 000

NEW LISTING

MLS#368164

• Private & quiet setting on a no thru road.

• Handicapped equipped, wheelchair accessible w/wider doors & hallways.

• Large living room, propane FP, french doors to a covered deck.

• Large dining room for big dinners.

Open floor plan.

• Master bdrm has ensuite w/ skylight,large walk in closet.

• 2 bay garage. 200 amp panel. New septic, roof & heat pump.

MLS#368577

IMMACULATE RANCHER NICELY SITUATED ON 4.5 ACRES NEW LISTING

MLS #363617

44 X 125 FOOT BUILDING LOT

NEW LISTING

MLS #368490

206-5262 ARGYLE ST. $159,900

• Beautiful ocean and mountain views from this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo • Filled with natural light and fabulous 9 foot ceilings in newer building with secured entrance.

• Open floor plan featuring maple kitchen with island and walk in pantry.

• Cozy living room with corner fireplace and balcony overlooking the ocean • Low strata fees of 97.00 per month and 8 years left on New Home Warranty.

MLS #356525

62-5558 BEAVER CRK RD ~ $49,900 • Comfortable 2 bdrm mobile home, a great layout, very large master bdrm.

• Spacious dining room and very large deck with single carport.

• Quick possession available

SUNRISE ESTATES

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MLS #363347

#33 – 4110 KENDALL ~ $99,900 • Family orientated complex.

• Spacious, updated kitchen cabinets & large, spacious LR. • 3 large bdrms & 4 pce. bath upstairs.

• Best location in complex. Strata fee includes heat.

• A great starter home or investment

CLEAN & BRIGHT 3 BDRM TOWNHOUSE

ATTENTION INVESTORS!

HARBOUR QUAY CONDO

NEW PRICE

MLS #363077

#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 #3 #355262

24744 114TH 4TTH AV AVE AVE. VE. E. ~ 23 239,900 239 9,990 90 900 • 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

NEW PRICE

SOLD

MLS ##357688

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 $

IMMACULATE HOME IN NORTH PORT

MLS#368506

4971 BATTY RD. ~ 309,000 • 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

SOLD

MLS #352703

3905 10TH AVE. ~ $110,000 • 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

MLS #354284

103-5262 ARGYLE ST. $139,900

• 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.

ON VERY LARGE LOT

HARBOUR QUAY CONDO

3059 - 11TH AVE. - $189,900

3239 - 9TH AVE. ~ $199,000

• Hardwood floors, coved ceilings, lots of character & charm, located in a good neighbourhood close to 3 schools.

• Thermal vinyl windows, updated plumbing& new Updated 200 amp electrical service.

• Large spacious rooms throughout, featuring 9 foot ceilings in entrance, living room & master.

MLS#354300

• 2 bedroom rancher on quiet street in Cherry Creek with attached 4 bay garage & fabulous 20 x 40 in ground swimming pool.

• Located on a 0.39 acre lot with low taxes.

• Features a spacious living room, cozy gas fireplace, kitchen; oak cabinets, newer countertops & backsplash, large master bdrm, laminate & ceramic tile flooring, newer thermal windows, security system, newer gas furnace and new roof in 2005.

• The with approximately 1100 sq ft isPOOL sure 20huge X 404 bayINgarage GROUND SWIMMING

• newly renovated 2 suites • 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.

MLS #360332

3551 HUFF DR. ~ $249,000 • 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

HILLCREST VILLA PATIO HOME

3554 HUFF DRIVE - $329,000 • Split level home in preferred upper Echo.

• 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

• Updated kitchen.

• New renovated bath w/granite countertop.

• Alarm, built-in vacuum & large garage.

“CHARM & ELEGANCE”

MLS #339661

19190 PACIFIC RIM HWY. ~ $356,000

• 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.

BEST PRICED SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT

GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME

MLS #356525

3039 5TH AVE. ~ $235,000 • 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

SOLD MLS #364163

2315 14TH AVE. - $259,000 • 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

NEW PRICE

MLS #369016

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

CHARACTER HOME!

2 SUITES

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

2850 HIGHMOOR RD.~ $239,000

MLS #361644

CUTE 2 BEDROOM HOME

NEW LISTING

$

NEW PRICE

MLS #362902

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.

• 1556 sq ft 3 bdrm (3rd bdrm converted to den), 2 bath home • Open plan, updated kitchen,large living room w/ gas FP. • BI vacuum, security, air exchanger, double garage, electric hot water heat system.

• Nicely finished yard with fruit trees.

• RV gravel pad at back of house with sewer hook-up.

• Almost full height heated crawl space, clean, great for storage.

EASY MAINTENANCE IMMACULATE RANCHER

SOLD

SOLD

2718 7TH AVE. ~ $45,000 • South Port location amongst nice homes.

• Some ocean views.

• Sewer connection to lot.

• Lane access.

2678 ANDERSON AVE AVE. - $259 $259,900 900

NEW LISTING

MLS # 348318

MASSACRE ISLAND - $569,900 • 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

SPROAT LAKE ISLAND WITH CABIN

MLS #362506

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

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3607 16TH AVENUE

• Three bedrooms and one bath, on a corner lot with views • Original hardwood flooring, newer wood stove, 12x18 deck

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11-3535 BURDE STREET

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

FULLY UPDATED DUPLEX! ,900 $ 168

4468 LATHOM ROAD

• Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths • Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo’s

• 4 bedroom, 4r bath executive home with just over 4600 sqft • One acre with shop, RV parking, sweeping driveway & visitor parking

• .41 acre next to Western Canada’s World renown Broken Island Group • Fisherman’s paradise, cabin which is in need of extensive renovations

• Up and down duplex has been completely renovated • Each featuring one bedroom, one bath and shared laundry

ESCAPE TO PARADISE! ,000 $ 839

GATED PARADISE! ,900 $ 139

TROPHY PROPERTY! ,000 $ 325

1.3 ACRES AT SPROAT LAKE! ,000 $ 539

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5538 BROADWAY BLVD

• Solid character home with some updates in great area • Three bedroom, one bath, fully fenced, detached garage

3368 WATERFERN DR.

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422 BURLO ISLAND

• 1/2 acre site, privacy in a sheltered bay in Bamfield • White Water treatment plant & deep water moorage

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3117 MCNAUGHTON AVE

• 3 storey home, 4 bedrooms, four baths & rec room w/bar • Amazing views of mountains, cedar deck & enclosed hot tub

6435 FAYETTE ROAD

• Updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 2.42 acres ¨• Minutes to town, 48x26 detached garage, large covered deck

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2875 CARMICHAEL CRES.

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

ECHO AREA FAMILY HOME!

3763 MAITLAND STREET

• Four bedroom, two baths, coved ceilings and hardwood floors • Fully fenced with alley access, new roof and windows

PRIVACY AND VIEWS! ,900 $ 279

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• Brand New Homes in new subdivision • Underground Services • Mountain Views • Great Central Location • Within walking distance to popular Kitsuksis Walkway

9779 STIRLING ARM CRESCENT

• 3 bedroom plus den, one bath mobile with peak-a-boo views • Just over 3 acres, partially treed, detached storage/workshop

HOME SWEET HOME!

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4851 DAVID STREET

,900 134

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4748 DUNBAR STREET

• Lovely character home, completely renovated,detached garage • Three bedrooms, two baths, fully fenced, mature peach tree

• Three bedroom or two bedroom plus den, one bath home • 9.6` ceilings, views of mountains and harbour & detached shop

SOUTH PORT CHARM!

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD!

,000 $ 315

,900 $ 214

4621 MELROSE STREET

• Four bedrooms, three baths, rec room, laundry on the main • Covered deck, hot tub, mountain views, wired & plumbing ready for in-law suite

UPTOWN TUSCANY CLASS! ,900 $ 349

3624 BRUCE STREET

,900 269

3933 MORTON STREET

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

10054 STIRLING ARM CRESCENT

ENCHANTING VICTORIAN ESTATE! $

3724 ESTEVAN DRIVE

• Four bedroom, three bath, Redford Heights family home • Quiet neighbourhood, amazing views of the mountains

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7775 PACIFIC RIM HWY

• Cape Cod style, 1 bed, 1 bath on main & 3 beds, 1 bath up • 15’ ceilings up, 3 wells, 20 paved parking spots, commercially zoned

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 729

9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

,900 549

5555 GOLDEN STREET

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

MULTI USE LOCATION! $

• Three bedroom, two bath & inground swimming pool • Large picture windows, in house workshop, alley access

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4175 RAVENHILL AVENUE

• Four bedroom, three bath home with fifth bed or office/den • Quiet neighbourhood, private yard and beautifully landscaped

IMMACULATE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 849

10242 STIRLING ARM CRESCENT

• 5 bedrooms plus loft, 3 baths and sun room • 1.28 acres, attached double carport, detached garage

• Resort living at Sproat Lake in a gated park • Mini golf, playground, wakeboarding, fishing, kayaking, shuffleboard & boat slip

• Approximately 1/2 acre lot located on Sproat Lake • Property is treed and ready for your house plans

• 16x24 serviced casita, kitchen with 2 fridges and microwave • 100 ft of beach front, concrete RV Pad with power & septic

• 3 Bdrm, 3 bath, 1500 sq. ft. Condo with best beach front location • Custom designed and built, wharf and boat slips

• 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is move in ready • Updates, RV parking, tree house, gardens and rock fire pit

• Unique 3 bdrm, 3 bath home, beautiful brick work throughout • Arched doorways, mountain views, double garage, single carport, RV parking

• Five bedrooms, five baths with family suite • Massive gourmet kitchen freaturing large island

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

• 4 bdrm, open concept with gourmet kitchen • Down features a full kitchen, rec room, sunroom w/ hot tub & shower

VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS! ,800 $ 129

SOUTH PORT 4 - PLEX ,800 $ 198

SOUTH PORT CHARM! ,000 $ 279

LOVELY COUNTRY ESTATE! ,800 $ 499

EXQUISITE CHARACTER HOME! ,000 $ 299

COMPLETELY RENOVATED RANCHER! ,000 $ 169

ROCK SOLID INVESTMENT! ,000 $ 425

COUNTRY LOG HOME! ,900 $ 319

ENCHANTED COUNTRY ESTATE! ,900 $ 585

VICTORIA QUAY CONDO! ,900 $ 149

2835 1ST AVENUE

•3 bdrm, one bath home with basement and 2nd floor • On a no-thru road with astounding views and a shop

2805 5TH AVENUE

• 4 one bedroom units with their own hydro meters • Situated close to all amenities, shopping and bus routes

3779 FOWLIE CRESCENT

• Main level entry, 4 beds, 3 baths, hot tub & sauna • Ceramic heated flooring in kitchen & remodeled walkout bsmt

6266 KAREN PLACE

• Beautifully updated 5 bdrm, 4 bath home on 1.2 acres • Organic garden, creek runs through back, mountain views

4595 MONTROSE STREET

• Well designed 4 bdrm, 2 baths, 1ft ceilings in kitchen • Greenhouse, potting station, garden shed, raised beds and fruit trees

4209 NORTH PARK DRIVE

• Charming home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bath • Relax on the patio with the view of the greenbelt across the street

4510 ROGER STREET

• Well maintained apartment complex is fully rented • Consists of 6 units - 4 one bdrm and 2 two bdrm units

5792 STRATHCONA ST

• 1.85 acres in Cherry Creek featuring 3 carports for your toys • Complete one bdrm suite with private entrance

5695 STRICK ROAD

• Over 2900 sq ft of wonderful family home on manicured 1.5 acre • 18x36 in-ground pool/diving board, pool house, patio & bar area

305-4505 VICTORIA QUAY

• 1 bdrm, 1 bath open fplan, gas fireplace in living room • Secured entry, covered parking, private deck,views of the river

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V Vicky JOHN SSeredick REALTOR® REALTOR® CLARK vvicky@daveteam.ca john@daveteam.ca HOW ABOUT A NEW HOME

Personal Real Estate

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

THE ULTIMATE RESIDENCE! IST

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TERRACE LANE Brand New Patio Homes!

FROM $204,900 + GST

• Pet Friendly!

• 10 Year Home Warranty • No Age Restrictions • Walking distance to all Amenities enities • Local Bus Transportation steps from your front

$

,900 214

2461 4TH AVENUE

• Newly remodelled inside and outin a great neighbourhood • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, daylight basement features workshop area

GREENBELT LIVING! $

SPOTLESS & MOVE IN READY! $

,500 197

,000 219

3607 16TH AVENUE

• Three bedrooms and one bath, on a corner lot with views • Original hardwood flooring, newer wood stove, 12x18 deck

ONE OF THE FINEST HOMES IN PORT ALBERNI!

,900 179

4672 ADELAIDE STREET

BEAUTIFUL BAMFIELD! ,000 $ 369

6310 KAREN PLACE

167 BAMFIELD BOARDWALK

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5360 HIGHLAND DRIVE

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4669 MUIR ROAD

• Three bedroom, one bath with laundry on the main • Ffenced, alley access, close to all amenities, good neighbourhood

11-3535 BURDE STREET

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

FULLY UPDATED DUPLEX! ,900 $ 168

4468 LATHOM ROAD

• Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths • Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo’s

• 4 bedroom, 4r bath executive home with just over 4600 sqft • One acre with shop, RV parking, sweeping driveway & visitor parking

• .41 acre next to Western Canada’s World renown Broken Island Group • Fisherman’s paradise, cabin which is in need of extensive renovations

• Up and down duplex has been completely renovated • Each featuring one bedroom, one bath and shared laundry

ESCAPE TO PARADISE! ,000 $ 839

GATED PARADISE! ,900 $ 139

TROPHY PROPERTY! ,000 $ 325

1.3 ACRES AT SPROAT LAKE! ,000 $ 539

10132 KYUNIM ROAD

B 10-10324 LAKESHORE ROAD

18610 PACIFIC RIM HWY

10491 LAKESHORE ROAD

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5538 BROADWAY BLVD

• Solid character home with some updates in great area • Three bedroom, one bath, fully fenced, detached garage

3368 WATERFERN DR.

UNIQUE FAMILY HOME! IS WL

,000 259

422 BURLO ISLAND

• 1/2 acre site, privacy in a sheltered bay in Bamfield • White Water treatment plant & deep water moorage

PEACE AND QUIET!

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3117 MCNAUGHTON AVE

• 3 storey home, 4 bedrooms, four baths & rec room w/bar • Amazing views of mountains, cedar deck & enclosed hot tub

6435 FAYETTE ROAD

• Updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 2.42 acres ¨• Minutes to town, 48x26 detached garage, large covered deck

MYA BEACH ESTATES! ,000 $ 799

2-10010 LAKESHORE ROAD

IS WL

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2875 CARMICHAEL CRES.

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

ECHO AREA FAMILY HOME!

3763 MAITLAND STREET

• Four bedroom, two baths, coved ceilings and hardwood floors • Fully fenced with alley access, new roof and windows

PRIVACY AND VIEWS! ,900 $ 279

3561 17TH AVENUE

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• Brand New Homes in new subdivision • Underground Services • Mountain Views • Great Central Location • Within walking distance to popular Kitsuksis Walkway

9779 STIRLING ARM CRESCENT

• 3 bedroom plus den, one bath mobile with peak-a-boo views • Just over 3 acres, partially treed, detached storage/workshop

HOME SWEET HOME!

PEACEFUL LIVING ON GREENBELT!

00 E 9,0 PRIC $ 20 W NE

,000 $ 399

SPROAT LAKE ACREAGE!

00 NE$ 99,9 3

WEST COAST RETREAT!

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• Beautiful two year young 3 bedroom + Den, 3 bath family home • Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace in great room, built in cabinetry

WEST COAST FEEL! IS WL

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Most affordable waterfront available.

Get your lot & Get on the lake this summer!

Call the Dave Team for more Info!

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EXQUISITE UPLANDS!

WATERFRONT LIVING WITHOUT THE COST!

CENTRAL LOCATION!

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• 1193 sq ft for your home or business featuring 3 beds, 1 bath • Large living room, kitchen, eating nook, bath & 1 bdrm on main

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• Four bedroom, three bath plus den and large rec room • Stunning craftsmanship, superior quality custom built by Bill Goorts

NEW HOME OR BUSINESS SPACE! $

,900 $ 699

4050 JOHNSTON ROAD

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DAVE KOSZEGI REALTOR® Team Leader

IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME!

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CENTRAL LOCATION!

,900 199

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4851 DAVID STREET

,900 134

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4748 DUNBAR STREET

• Lovely character home, completely renovated,detached garage • Three bedrooms, two baths, fully fenced, mature peach tree

• Three bedroom or two bedroom plus den, one bath home • 9.6` ceilings, views of mountains and harbour & detached shop

SOUTH PORT CHARM!

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD!

,000 $ 315

,900 $ 214

4621 MELROSE STREET

• Four bedrooms, three baths, rec room, laundry on the main • Covered deck, hot tub, mountain views, wired & plumbing ready for in-law suite

UPTOWN TUSCANY CLASS! ,900 $ 349

3624 BRUCE STREET

,900 269

3933 MORTON STREET

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

10054 STIRLING ARM CRESCENT

ENCHANTING VICTORIAN ESTATE! $

3724 ESTEVAN DRIVE

• Four bedroom, three bath, Redford Heights family home • Quiet neighbourhood, amazing views of the mountains

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7775 PACIFIC RIM HWY

• Cape Cod style, 1 bed, 1 bath on main & 3 beds, 1 bath up • 15’ ceilings up, 3 wells, 20 paved parking spots, commercially zoned

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 729

9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

,900 549

5555 GOLDEN STREET

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

MULTI USE LOCATION! $

• Three bedroom, two bath & inground swimming pool • Large picture windows, in house workshop, alley access

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BRING THE MOVING VAN!

SOUTH PORT CLASS! $

,000 339

4175 RAVENHILL AVENUE

• Four bedroom, three bath home with fifth bed or office/den • Quiet neighbourhood, private yard and beautifully landscaped

IMMACULATE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 849

10242 STIRLING ARM CRESCENT

• 5 bedrooms plus loft, 3 baths and sun room • 1.28 acres, attached double carport, detached garage

• Resort living at Sproat Lake in a gated park • Mini golf, playground, wakeboarding, fishing, kayaking, shuffleboard & boat slip

• Approximately 1/2 acre lot located on Sproat Lake • Property is treed and ready for your house plans

• 16x24 serviced casita, kitchen with 2 fridges and microwave • 100 ft of beach front, concrete RV Pad with power & septic

• 3 Bdrm, 3 bath, 1500 sq. ft. Condo with best beach front location • Custom designed and built, wharf and boat slips

• 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is move in ready • Updates, RV parking, tree house, gardens and rock fire pit

• Unique 3 bdrm, 3 bath home, beautiful brick work throughout • Arched doorways, mountain views, double garage, single carport, RV parking

• Five bedrooms, five baths with family suite • Massive gourmet kitchen freaturing large island

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

• 4 bdrm, open concept with gourmet kitchen • Down features a full kitchen, rec room, sunroom w/ hot tub & shower

VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS! ,800 $ 129

SOUTH PORT 4 - PLEX ,800 $ 198

SOUTH PORT CHARM! ,000 $ 279

LOVELY COUNTRY ESTATE! ,800 $ 499

EXQUISITE CHARACTER HOME! ,000 $ 299

COMPLETELY RENOVATED RANCHER! ,000 $ 169

ROCK SOLID INVESTMENT! ,000 $ 425

COUNTRY LOG HOME! ,900 $ 319

ENCHANTED COUNTRY ESTATE! ,900 $ 585

VICTORIA QUAY CONDO! ,900 $ 149

2835 1ST AVENUE

•3 bdrm, one bath home with basement and 2nd floor • On a no-thru road with astounding views and a shop

2805 5TH AVENUE

• 4 one bedroom units with their own hydro meters • Situated close to all amenities, shopping and bus routes

3779 FOWLIE CRESCENT

• Main level entry, 4 beds, 3 baths, hot tub & sauna • Ceramic heated flooring in kitchen & remodeled walkout bsmt

6266 KAREN PLACE

• Beautifully updated 5 bdrm, 4 bath home on 1.2 acres • Organic garden, creek runs through back, mountain views

4595 MONTROSE STREET

• Well designed 4 bdrm, 2 baths, 1ft ceilings in kitchen • Greenhouse, potting station, garden shed, raised beds and fruit trees

4209 NORTH PARK DRIVE

• Charming home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bath • Relax on the patio with the view of the greenbelt across the street

4510 ROGER STREET

• Well maintained apartment complex is fully rented • Consists of 6 units - 4 one bdrm and 2 two bdrm units

5792 STRATHCONA ST

• 1.85 acres in Cherry Creek featuring 3 carports for your toys • Complete one bdrm suite with private entrance

5695 STRICK ROAD

• Over 2900 sq ft of wonderful family home on manicured 1.5 acre • 18x36 in-ground pool/diving board, pool house, patio & bar area

305-4505 VICTORIA QUAY

• 1 bdrm, 1 bath open fplan, gas fireplace in living room • Secured entry, covered parking, private deck,views of the river

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LANCE DOBOSZ

Mid-Island Realty

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Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated

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• Breathtaking 5.24 acres • 2 cabins with metal roofs • Your very own parcel of the Broken Island Group

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4630 Strathern Street

• Warm 4 bed 2 bath family home • fenced yard & detached garage • close to park and schools.

3570 China Creek Rd

• Lg updated family home w/suite • Quiet neighbourhood • Walk to schools, trails, owner motivated

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250-723-1800 4213 Princess Rd

5038 Argyle Street

• clean open retail space, 1,200 sq. feet • 400 per month arts district, small triple net charges

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5066 Argyle Street

• Old Island Gallery, Nice updates • 650 per month with small triple net charges • 1600 sq feet arts district

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4815 Johnston Rd. • High traffic location • High traffic location, 1100 sq. ft • reasonable lease rate $700/ month

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Corner of Ian & Johnston

Craig Filipchuck

Owner Wants Them Sold!

No Reasonable Offer Refused!

OPEN HOUSE

SOLD BY LANCE! 4847 Bute St. • Best value at this price range • Ready to rent investment property, or own for less than rent • Commercial Zoned, 4 bedrooms

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4409 Burde Street

• affordable starter home • room for a family • fenced level yard with alley access.

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• 4 bdrms, 1 bath, lots of character • Central location, • Walking distance to recreation facilities

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3588 7th Avenue

• 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • 2 seperate suites, • Alley access • Central location

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$240,000 EACH! 3908 MARPOLE STREET

4404 Bute Street

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New construction 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Half duplex in upper North Port

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4239 8th Avenue

• Nestled in clean & quiet Barklay Estates • 3 bed 2 bath townhouse • Steps from new highschool • New roof and siding!

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3219 6th Avenue

• 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths • 2 separate suites, fenced yard • Garage and alley access • Income of over 2000 per mo.

$375,000 FOR BOTH! 2541 - 4th Avenue

2401 8th Avenue

• 3+1 bdrms, totally updated home • Detached double garage • Quiet neighbourhood • Walking to school/daycare/parks

SL#1 & SL#2

Duplex new construction Trades considered or lease to own Good income producer.

Sold separately $192,000 New Construction Duplex Income producing $28,000-$30,000 potential Strata duplexes, in-law suite

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City of Port Alberni thinking of stArting A business?

The City has prepared a

Business Information Guide & a Community Profile.

See them on the City’s Economic Development webpages at www.portalberni.ca/node/199

8720 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

G TIN LIS,000 W 9 NE $86

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• 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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BUS STOP ADS Bus Stop Ads has, for many years, offered signs and display space totally free of charge to charitable and non-profit organizations in Port Alberni.

As a Port Alberni owned and operated business we believe we have a duty to assist the community.

We pay the complete price of sign design and production, all of which is created for Bus Stop Ads by local sign-making companies such as (in alphabetic order): D’Sign Guy, Graphics Factory, Jal Designs, Magic Moments, and SignWorks.

In that way, Bus Stop Ads provides these local sign companies with extra work, and provides a zerocost service to charities and non-profit organizations.

Bus Stop Ads provides the bench space rentfree, and also covers the costs of bench materials, construction and on-going maintenance.

And, as a form of ‘Gift to Canada’, we do not use these costs as a tax write-off.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the support of our commercial clients whose rents help support the charitable and non-profit community.

The names of these fine local businesses can be seen on benches around town.

Please give them every consideration before making your purchase choices, or shopping out of town.

(Also, give a hug to your nearest city councillor, city manager, city engineer and city clerk, city hall staff, streets supervisor, and the terrific men and women of the city works department, without whose on-going assistance none of this charitable work could be done on our streets).

Cheers, Bus Stop Ads.