Alberni Valley News, December 11, 2014

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changing of the guard has occurred at the former Kirkpatrick Christmas tree farm out by the Alberni Valley Regional Airport.

Connie and Gerry Kirkpatrick, who owned and operated Kirkpatrick Christmas Trees for 32 years, have sold their tree farm to Robbie and Olive O’Dwyer.

While a Christmas tree farm near Port Alberni might seem like an odd acquisition to make, Olive is just following a family tradition.

“My family in Ireland has Christmas tree farms,” she said, adding that trees grow better here than they did back in Ireland.

“They grow very well here,” Olive said. “In the wild, you can get a Douglas fir up to 300-400 feet,” like some of the centuries-old, old growth trees in Cathedral Grove.

Everyone who comes by the newly renamed Tara Christmas Trees wants a different tree.

Douglas firs are the most popular with people looking for a traditional tree.

“But things are changing, with people starting to veer towards the grand fir because they hold their needles longer,” said Olive.

A Douglas fir might only hold its needles for two

months, while as long as its owners remember to water it, a grand fir will stay green for up to six months.

While a lot of people think they know what tree they’re buying prior to coming, many people change their minds after they get out to the farm.

“They come here and think ‘oh I’ll have a grand fir’ and they go around and come back with a Douglas.”

Visitors are spoiled for choice on the 25-acre farm that boasts Douglas firs, grand firs, noble firs and pine trees of all sizes, from knee height to 15 or 20 footers.

Visitors get to wander around the farm looking for the perfect tree before cutting it down themselves.

“Some people have been coming here for years,” Olive said. “It’s very much a family tradition. New generations are coming out now.”

The O’Dwyers run the farm with the help of students from the VAST Education Centre.

“They’ve been helping us since we got the farm in February. They helped us plant the seedlings and then they helped us prune and then they helped us with the harvest.”

The O’Dwyers don’t have the only new u-cut tree farm in town.

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Kate Elliot, 8, holds onto to Preston Harlow, 15 months, as they go for a ride through the Tara Christmas Tree Farm.

Wagons are available for people cutting their own trees.

manning the next Christmas tree farm along Airport Road and will be out there for at least one more weekend.

“One hundred per cent of the proceeds from the trees sold goes back into

ADSS,” said Ryan Hall, a teacher and the ADSS girls rugby team coach.

The money will be split between the school’s sustainable resource program and the girls rugby team’s upcoming

trip to Ireland. More than two dozen team members will take part in the March 2015 trip, which will span 15 days and take the girls to Dublin, Galway and Limerick.

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international men’s team as well as some of the international coaches in Ireland,” Hall said.

“It’ll be a very big experience for our girls and make them a better team.”

With around 20 trees sold per day at the farm each day this weekend, the fundraiser is going well.

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Bulldogs vs. Vipers Come out and cheer on your Alberni Valley Bulldogs as they take on the Vernon Vipers at the AV Multiplex on Saturday, Dec. 13. Puck drops at 7 p.m. For more information, visits www. albernivalleybulldogs.ca.

Community Forest Simply Christmas Open House Come out to the regional airport on Thursday, Dec. 11, and help influence what happens to the Alberni Valley Community Forest. The open house takes place from 1-8 p.m. at 7500 Airport Rd. Maps and proposed five year harvesting plans will be available to the public. For more information, call Chris Law at 250-731-7377.

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Bridge for Roger Creek?

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A small-scale version of the Roger Creek bridge could happen after all, if West Coast Aquatic gets their way.

According to WCA representative Sheena Falconer, Roger Creek is the largest salmon stream in Port Alberni.

“Roger Creek is a vital part of our community and a jewel in the middle of our town,” said Falconer. “Our goal is to bring back the salmon to the Roger Creek so that our children and grandchildren can have the joy of watching the salmon.”

Last summer, students helped WCA map out part of Roger Creek near 10th Avenue to determine the feasibility of an off-channel habitat project for salmon.

The main salmon population in Roger Creek is within the 8.5 km stretch inside city limits.

“We see the potential for a 1,500 metres squared offchannel pond network that would be about 300 metres long and five metres wide. The pools would support coho, cutthroat and other fish species as well as amphibians, birds and mammals.”

WCA has recently built similar habitat projects out at Cherry Creek and at Kitsuksis Creek by McLean Mill.

“At 10th Avenue there is a location when an existing trail and water line service road enter the creek,” Falconer said, adding that “there is an opportunity to build a footbridge across the creek.”

The footbridge would be similar to the one recently

installed by the city across Kitsuksis Creek adjacent to the Gertrude Street vehicle bridge. That bridge was made out of a recycled fish farm float at a cost of $250,000. The city has several unused footbridges that would fit the bill. One bridge has already been set aside to replace a wooden bridge removed several years ago from the lower section of the Dry Creek ravine.

WCA has $140,000 in grant money from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnership Program.

However, the grant relies on the city’s capital funding of $100,000 for Roger Creek ravine trail development and the donation of one of the city’s unused footbridges.

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Coun. Denis Sauvé said that while last year he had issues with the water quality at the beach, reports from Island Health had since reassured him that the water was approved for swimming.

Sauvé also had concerns with the “hazards of the floor of the inlet” but that with Parks and Recreation department staff cleaning up the area, “everything’s looking great and I appreciate the parks and rec director Scott Kenny for all his work on that.”

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Coun. Jack McLeman said that he felt comfortable passing the motion because “this is the second or third draft of the indemnity agreement...and I don’t see anywhere in there that makes us more liable for Canal Beach than anything else we own.”

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“We went through the entire site,” said Kenny. Water testing at the beach showed no water safety issues.

“There were no tests that resulted in any calls from VIHA to have us close the beach related to water quality,” said Kenny, adding that “water quality in our view is suitable for swimming.”

The city has added in safety amenities at the beach, including a reach pole and a life ring. Kenny said that the biggest concern that WFP had was people swimming out to the log booms.

“We understand that and we’re really hopeful that with the lease of Lot A to the Port Authority and Lot C to Canadian Alberni Engineering that WFP have started to realign the boom pockets which will remove boom sticks [and log booms] that are in front of Canal Beach.

Kenny hopes that removing the log booms will remove the attraction for swimmers to risk injury by trying to swim out to them.

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Clockwise from above, Clayton Wutke is up to his waist in water on 3rd Avenue near Bute St. at 9 a.m. on Dec. 9. A 103 kmph gust of wind shot a tree through Ron York’s house near River Road at 7:30 a.m. and the water at Clutesi Haven Marina rose almost three metres by high tide at 2 p.m.

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Weathering the storm Torrential rains, gusts of wind and high tides pummeled Port Alberni starting early this week.

A 103 km per hour gust of wind shot a tree from Ron York’s backyard straight into his house just off River Road at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday “It was blowing for a while but then the gusts changed and [the tree] came down.”

Trees weren’t the only things falling in Port Alberni.

Monday, Dec. 8 had heavy rainfall, with 115 mm falling in the Valley over the course of the day, more than the Dec. 8 historical high of 45 mm in 1999.

Thousands of residents were left without power both within Port Alberni and in the surrounding areas and some residents

experienced flooding in their homes.

Third Avenue and Bute Street was the hardest hit, with the water level rising to almost a foot above the road surface just before 2 a.m. on Dec. 9 and up to waist height by 9 a.m., leading to the area between Napier Street and Redford Street being cordoned off in the early morning.

According to city engineer Guy Cicon, the water on Third Avenue was rainwater and not flooding from the inlet.

High tides however were partially responsible for the flooding at the Clutesi Haven Marina, where close to half the parking lot was flooded with over a foot of water. The Somass River rose close to three metres, right up to the docks.

Compton Road and Grandview Road also had some flooding

due to the rains but to a lesser extent. Unlike during the heavy rains in October, water from the old ADSS building on Burde Street did not flood the nearby homes.

According to Cicon, all the city’s main drainages were operational.

“They were approaching capacity but they were all functioning.”

While the heavy rains had city crews out at all hours, Cicon said that their work was covered under the operations and maintenance budget and was at no additional cost to the city. “It’s more or less routine work, there isn’t any expense over and above our normal routine operations and maintenance because we haven’t had extraordinary expenses due to the storm.”

There were no serious problems

on Dry Creek, Roger Creek, Ship Creek or Kitsuksis Creek.

“They were full but they weren’t breaching anywhere.”

While an additional rainfall warning of 100 mm over the next 24 hours was issued for the south and inland portions of Vancouver Island by Environment Canada at 4:06 p.m. Tuesday, Cicon said that the city’s streams have settled. Third Avenue was back in service by approximately 3 p.m.

According to a regional district press release, residents in low lying areas are urged to be cautious and all residents are encouraged to avoid areas with large amounts of water on the roads, ensure that their property drains remain clear, keep away from water courses if possible and be prepared for power outages and boil water advisories.

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Promoting the importance of “shopping local” is nothing new. We all benefit when local stores thrive.

This point is being driven home here in the Alberni Valley with the chamber of commerce’s 24-day Paid Forward campaign, which rewards people shopping locally.

The Greater Victoria Development Agency has some compelling proof that shopping locally works. For every $100 spent P e y o e p at a Victoria store $68 stays l l le Va in that city. That’s a big impact on their economy, and there’s P O no reason to think shopping H S NI ALBER locally doesn’t have a similar effect on the Alberni Valley’s economy.

In addition, when only 10 per cent of our money is spent in Victoria, 25 per cent more of the money stays in Victoria.

Spending 10 per cent of our money in local businesses not only supports our neighbours and community members, but it also supports our city’s economy in general.

Despite misconceptions, buying local does not always mean paying more for products and services. Many local businesses are competitive with their larger counterparts in both price and quality of service. Do not neglect local shops— do your research and think local first.

Locally-owned retail shops, services and restaurants depend on vibrant local communities to thrive. Most small, locally-owned businesses invest in the community, helping to give our towns a sense of place and belonging.

Frequently, it is the small retail person who is active in fundraising for local charities, for fire and rescue service, for local schools and in organizing holiday events.

Local retail stores and mom-and-pop stores, face tough challenges right now. Competition from big box stores and online sellers makes the holiday shopping season all the more important to locally-owned retailers.

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Mailbag: Feedback on grateful people Don’t cut our RCMP services To the Editor,

I was shocked and saddened to see that the new Mayor Mike Ruttan said in his first interview with the Alberni Valley News after being elected that he planned to save money in the city budget by cutting policing.

My young family and I have lived in the Uptown area for the last six years.

The first year we lived in the area my husband or I called the RCMP three or four times a week due to noise disturbances, break-ins or drunk and disorderly people in our neighbourhood.

Last year I called in once.

This is because the RCMP have targeted our area of town and done an excellent job of improving it. I have dealt with at least a dozen officers personally who have all responded professionally and quickly to calls.

We need to increase their budget or leave it where it is currently. I

would gladly give up other services than the safety of my family.

I would like to thank the men and women of the RCMP who serve our city doing a job that is many days tough and uncomfortable. My family and I appreciate your exemplary service.

Caroline Robertson, Port Alberni

Thank you for enduring council To the Editor,

I would like to thank the outgoing mayor, John Douglas, for his ability to serve this very divided city. Undoubtedly, it was a thankless task.

We have been going through a painful transitional period, and one would hope it is now coming to an end. There is no good reason for our population decrease— when every other town on our beautiful island is growing—except our reputation as a backward, industrial outpost.

If Canal Beach

ever becomes firmly established as a recreational site, perhaps we could name it Douglas Park.

I was also pleased to read some comments by our new mayor, who said a coal port does not make any financial sense. Thank you for that thought. I will happily (at the age of a grandmother) go down to Coombs on a speeder to celebrate!

Best wishes to old and new council. May this unique Pacific outpost prosper, and finally get the respect it deserves.

Rayana Erland, Port Alberni

Kirkpatricks say thanks to Valley To the Editor,

Kirkpatrick Christmas trees have sold their business and tree farm to Tara Christmas trees.

Connie and Gerry Kirkpatrick would like to wish all their customers and friends a very Merry Christmas and thank them all for the support given

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us over the last 32 years.

It has been a pleasure to see everyones’ smiling faces over the years. We wish all the best to Tara Christmas Trees in their new venture.

Connie and Gerry Kirkpatrick, Port Alberni

Church grateful for public support To the Editor,

We give thanks to the local newspapers for their support of the Alberni Valley United Church annual Christmas Luncheon and Bazaar.

The funds raised will be used to support our charities i.e. The Transition House, Bread of Life, P.A. Shelter Society as well as the work of our own church in the Alberni Valley.

We congratulate the “Bucket of Donation” winners and would like to thank everyone who came out to support us.

Kathy Allen, Alberni Valley United Church bazaar

Commitment to accuracy To report corrections and clarifications, contact editor Susan Quinn at 250-723-6399 or e-mail: editor@ albernivalleynews.com or drop by our office at 4656 Margaret St.

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Tom Fletcher: Are you still confident that we’re going to see a major LNG project approved by the end of 2014?

Premier Christy Clark: We’re still in negotiations with Petronas and Shell, so I don’t know if it will be by the end of 2014, but I’m hoping in the next few months.

[Days after this interview, Petronas announced a delay in their investment decision until 2015.]

Fletcher: I talked to a couple of SFU climate mitigation specialists, and they agreed that it’s unlikely to the point of impossible to have a major LNG industry and still meet Gordon Campbell’s ambitious greenhouse gas target of a 33 per cent reduction by 2020.

What do you think?

Clark: I think that we may prove them wrong. Many of these facilities, not all of them, will be partly or fully electrically powered up, so that reduces those impacts, and there’s going to be a real incentive to invest in new technology to minimize that as well.

I think the bigger picture is what really matters,

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Premier Christy Clark in her Victoria office after the fall legislature session passed new tax and environmental rules for natural gas exports.

which is that in shipping 82 you’ve got British Columbia, million tonnes of liquefied Alberta, now Ontario and natural gas to Asia, we help Quebec, all signed on to them get off coal and other some version of the five dirtier sources conditions. of oil, and that And of course is the biggest Enbridge and contribution Kinder Morgan that we’ve as well. ever made to Fletcher: reducing climate What about the change. conditions they Fletcher: have added?

Ontario and Clark: One of Quebec have the things they taken a page – Christy Clark say they want to from your book. protect against They have seven is a shortage conditions for of natural gas an oil pipeline, Energy East, coming to Ontario and which involves conversion Quebec. These are the same of gas pipelines and taking two provinces that have put Alberta oil to the East Coast. a moratorium on extracting What do you think? natural gas.

Clark: I think they took They want to make sure our five conditions and that we do it here, good elaborated on them. So enough for us to do, and

‘We are going to see if we can find ways to improve some of the programs...’

send it to them, but they won’t do that themselves.

I look at their last two conditions, and I roll my eyes a little bit.

Fletcher: All the way to New Brunswick, they’ve basically bought the antihydraulic fracturing myth?

Clark: Yes. Somehow they all watched an American mockumentary or whatever you call it, and believed it.

Here in British Columbia we do fracking better than anywhere in the world. It is the gold standard.

Fletcher: Finance Minister Mike de Jong says we have a surplus estimated at more than $400 million for this fiscal year, and he suggested that much of that would have to go to pay off deficits from previous years.

Of course the opposition is interested in welfare rates and in particular ending child support clawbacks. What’s your view?

Clark: Like any family that’s been through tough times, the first thing you need to do when you get back to finding a job and making an income again, is to pay off your credit cards.

And that’s what we’re going to do.

We are going to see if we can find ways to improve some of the programs over time, but can’t do that until we can afford it. It’s typical, the NDP want us to spend the money before we have it.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Predeceased by her Father & Mother Fred and Cecilia Bonnett (of course).Her first husband William (Don) Anderson in 1973.

Three of her children Craig Anderson May 11th 2010, Lori Kaszab Jan 22nd 2011 & Gary Anderson Nov 29th 2014.Two sisters Marjorie Jackson & Velma Walley. Two brothers Mervin & Winston Bonnet. Survived by her loving husband Gordon C Nash, Daughter Donna L Sharpe (Howie Moore,) Sister Audrey Mann (Richie) one Brother Dennis Bonnett (Carolann) and Many Nephews and Nieces. Stepchildren Aleta Kreller, Linda Beach, Edith (Beth) Nash, Gordon M & Daryl Nash as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Special Thanks to Dr.dePape and all the great staff at WCGH for their extraordinary attention and care during her stay.

She worked at the Credit Union, owned and operated Klitsa View Store for six years, loved Lawn Bowling, Scuba diving, Swimming , Mushroom picking, Knitting & Reading .

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Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep, his tired heart just stopped beating. He is predeceased by his Father William (Don) Anderson 1973, his brother Craig Anderson (2010 CFH), Sister Lori Kaszab (2011 breast cancer), and his Mother Leone Nash passed away just 4 days after him on Dec 3rd. Survived by his stepfather Gordon Nash, Sister Donna Sharpe (Howie Moore) step family Aleta, Linda, Edith (Beth), Gordon, Daryl and many nieces and nephews .

Although he missed a lot of his childhood due to being in and out of hospitals for numerous heath conditions, he had such a zest for life. He was never one to complain and always worked hard. Many many Thanks to his Cool Water family, he enjoyed living there and working in the gardens. Also thanks to his friends Jack & Betty Bradley he cherished your friendship. Thanks to Dr.Muehlenberg and all his other doctors for your attentive care.

A drop in tea will be held at the Upper Echo Soccer Field House, 4200 Wood Ave on Saturday Dec 13th Between 1-3.

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Curling Club to host senior provincials in Feb. 2015 SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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The province’s best senior curlers will gather at the Alberni Valley Curling Club from Feb. 16–22, 2015 to compete for spots in the national championships.

Sixteen men’s and 16 ladies’ teams will compete in the 2015 Tim Hortons Senior Provincial Curling Championships in Port Alberni. “The

Trevor Frank of the ADSS senior boys basketball team lines himself up for a shot on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Armada gym. The boys and girls teams held a media day to talk about their upcoming seasons. (See the Dec. 18 News for an overview) KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

people that go in this are high-end curlers,” say Michelle Twanow from the organizing committee.

Winners will earn spots in the Canadian championships March 19-28 at Edmonton’s Thistle Curling Club.

Teams will compete in regional playdowns in late January so organizers won’t know who is coming until early February, Twanow said.

She is hopeful that

a Port Alberni team will compete in the playdowns for a spot to represent the city on home ice at the B.C. playdowns.

Port Alberni is no stranger to hosting provincial curling championships, having brought the B.C. ladies’ and junior finals here in the past.

The public is welcome to come and watch the games; admission is by donation. Monday will be a practice day, and games will kick off Tuesday with three draws per day until Friday. Semi-finals and finals will be played on Saturday, Feb. 22. editor@albernivalleynews.com

Middle school wrestlers impress A strong contingent of Alberni wrestlers travelled to Abbotsford on Saturday to compete in the annual Abby Invitational, an elite tournament that hosted the first matches of the season for most of the Alberni squad. The athletes did not disappoint.

A small group of middle school wrestlers were selected to make the trip and all impressed the coaches with strong performances.

AW Neill wrestler, Scott Coulthart, earned a silver medal in the tough 66kg School Boy division.

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athlete Darien Van Ingen placed 6th at 41kg while Jayce Clayton battled hard to win a silver medal at 78kg.

“We have a strong young group of wrestlers developing through our middle school programs right now and we are encouraged by these early results,” ADSS head coach John McDonald said.

ADSS wrestlers proved that they will be a strong force again this season. The team was led by a gold medal performance from team captain Nolan Badovinac at 84kg. Badovinac is coming off a season

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marred by injuries that did not allow him to compete at last year’s BC’s. He has worked hard in the off season and appears ready to dominate the high school scene this year.

ADSS senior Russell David captured a silver medal in a

tough 57kg Juvenile division. David won gold last summer at the North American Indigenous Games in Regina. Bronze medals in Abbotsford were earned by Johannes Kulich at 70kg, Emma McGowan at 64kg and Isaac McDonald at 48kg. Rounding off the top six placers were Shane Leeper, 5th at 54kg, Jarred Beckett, 5th at 63kg, Morgan Dagenais, 6th at 57kg, and Daniel Spencer, 6th at 66kg.

Travelling with the team, but not competing, were injured wrestlers Michel Kurucz and Aaron Badovinac.

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Aaron impressed me with their sportsmanship and dedication to the team. Our Alberni wrestlers continue the tradition of excellence both on and off the mat,” said Alberni club coach, Chris Bodnar. “We are looking forward to another great season.”

All Alberni wrestlers will be in action next weekend, competing at the Cougar Invitational Wrestling Tournament in Cowichan Valley. For any information about the season schedule or how you can support our athletes, please visit www. alberniwrestling.ca.

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Langley Rivermen forward Justin Szeto, left, shoves Alberni Valley Bulldog forward Marcus Russell off the puck, Saturday at Weyerhaeuser Arena.

Szeto scored twice, including the insurance goal at 3:17 of the third period, as the Rivermen won 6–3. The Bulldogs host Vernon Vipers this Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

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The Black Sheep struck first with a penalty kick from The Port Neil Thurley, Alberni Black but James Bay Sheep will went ahead 5-3 go into the on a 40-metre Christmas run for a try. break on a Brennan winning note Tourangeau after defeating scored a try for James Bay 16-5 Port Alberni JAS in Victoria last just before PUREWAL Saturday. halftime to put “MacDonald Park is the Sheep up 8-5 going a hard place to win,” into the pause.

Black Sheep head “We were inside coach Jas Purewal their 22-yard-line for said. “I was very long periods of time,” proud of the guys for Purewal said. “The the performance they guys were relentless.” put in. It was a real The Sheep drew a gutsy performance.” penalty kick which ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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Alberni Valley Bulldogs team captain Mitch Makin, left, and teammate Dylan Haugen give some special love to a few of Angel Magnussen’s blankets for sick kids. The Bulldogs delivered two bags of stuffed animals from this year’s Teddy Bear Toss to Magnussen for her Hugginz blanket project.

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COLLEGE CONNECTION DECEMBER 2014

Learn what you can do at your community college

Visit us online www.nic.bc.ca Call us for details 250-724-8711 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4

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KICKSTART YOUR CAREER Start working before graduating high school Austin McCoombs graduated high school with the skills to work in a career he loves, thanks in part to NIC.

12 English on Fridays. All tuition is paid by the Industry Training Authority, in partnership with NIC and the local school district.

ACE-IT gave Austin a huge advantage in finding his first job.

“Graduating high school with my NIC trades certificate made me a lot more employable.”

For Samantha Banton-Smith, who oversees NIC’s ACE-IT programs in Port Alberni, the program has a positive effect on the whole community.

“It’s not unusual for students to come into the program uninspired by the academic side of school and graduate as young professionals with very real job prospects,” she said.

A provincially funded trades training program called ACE-IT armed him with employer connections, solid Every year, Samantha and Alberni references, and a resumé that includes School District teacher Greg Freethy top placements choose 18 to 20 stuat provincial skills Graduating high dents for Professional competitions.

Cook, Automotive, school with my Joinery and Welding Austin graduated NIC trades programs. high school with an NIC trades certificertificate made Samantha ensures stucate in automotives me a lot more dents are ready to work and started working in an adult learning employable.” environment while the at Alberni Toyota a month later.

Austin McCoombs, school district moniHe’s been there NIC Automotive graduate tors their progress. ever since.

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honours those who have HERITAGE: City advocated for its history in 2014

Awards

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“Heritage has a central role in our community,” Mayor Mike Ruttan told a crowd gathered at the Alberni Valley Museum last Wednesday.

“It’s something we need to continue to strengthen.”

Ruttan and museum manager Jamie Morton added to that strength last week to honour local heritage and to give accolades to people who celebrate the city’s heritage.

Two aboriginal exhibits held at the Maritime Discovery Centre and AV Museum this year

earned accolades for the people who brought the exhibits to the public. Darrell Ross of the Tseshaht First Nation was recognized for his ongoing support of Tseshaht heritage, most recently seen in his planning of Hishok—Tseshaht Whaling in the Hutcheson Gallery.

Rod Sayers and Emily Luce were honoured for curating Nelson Joseph: Hupacasath Artist, and bringing to light a little known yet important artist in Alberni Valley cultural history.

The Blue Marlin Inn was celebrated for its business model emphasizing heritage

in the preservation and revitalization of the century-old former Arlington Hotel on Johnston Road.

“Things like heritage values are being respected and are part of the business plan of the operation,” Morton said in presenting owner Melody Magaton with the award.

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Rod Sayers, left, and Emily Luce are honoured for bringing the Nelson Joseph exhibit to the AV Museum in 2014.

Darrell Ross from the Tseshaht First Nation receives a 2014 Heritage Award for the work he did to bring the Tseshaht whaling exhibit to the Ken Hutcheson Gallery.

Jan Jansma is a familiar face around McLean Mill; he’s always eager to help out with whatever project is at hand.

In 2014, Jansma’s historic photographs of the 1964 tsunami were front and centre as the city celebrated the 50th anniversary of the big wave that hit Port Alberni.

It is Jansma’s deep love of history that often brought him by the offices of the late Ike Patterson, a former city councillor and historical columnist. For this reason, Patterson’s son Kris presented Jansma with the Ike Patterson Memorial Award.

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Melody Magaton of the Blue Marlin Inn accepts an award from Mayor John Ruttan at the annual heritage awards. The Blue Marlin was honoured for its commitment to heritage and preserving the history of the century-old hotel.

Wish the Alberni Valley the very best of the season!

The Alberni Valley News is publishing a page of personal greetings in our annual Christmas edition to raise money for the Port Alberni Toy Run and their great children’s programs.

Greetings will be published in our special Christmas edition, featuring stories by local schoolchildren, Christmas Eve. A three-line greeting (max. 25 words) is $10

Kris Patterson, left, and Mayor Mike Ruttan, right, present Jan Jansma with the Ike Patterson Memorial Award for his dedication to local history. Above, Burt Simpson accepts an award for the late Dave Tranfield.

All proceeds will be donated to the Port Alberni Toy Run to benefit children in the Valley Greetings can be placed by dropping by our office, calling 250-723-7756 or emailing publisher@albernivalleynews.com.

All greetings must be prepaid by cash cheque or credit card.

Personal greetings only please.

Alicia Stephens and her daughter Mya accept an award from Mayor John Ruttan on behalf of Stephens’ husband, Michael McDowall, retiring chair of the heritage commission.

McDowall is away teaching in Prince Rupert.

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Wednesday Painters held over until Feb. 7 MELISSA MARTIN Arts Around

We are fortunate at the Rollin Art Centre to have the current art exhibit, “Present Images”, by the Wednesday Painters, held over until Feb. 7, 2015.

This spectacular display, of 14 painters, will be extended into the new year.

The AV Wednesday Painters meet every Wednesday at Char’s landing to hone their skills, learn new ones and gather with

Sketch at DRAW gallery

friends.

Stop by today for a chance to own one of these terrific pieces of art.

Rollin extends holiday hours

The Rollin Art Centre will be open until 8 p.m. every Friday during the month of December to give you the opportunity to stroll the magical gardens, and experience the festive lights. Stop in the Rollin Art Centre’s gift shop and explore the hundreds of great gift ideas, of one-of-a-kind pieces,

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A multitude of work from the Wednesday Painters is on display at the Rollin Art Centre. The show has been held over until Feb. 7, 2015.

for all your holiday shopping.

From cards to jewellery, prints and sculptures, the Rollin Art Centre has it all at great prices; you’ll also be helping to support local artists.

Mill Market continues The final McLean Mill Christmas Market and Light-Up takes place this weekend.

Fri. Dec. 12th from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. (train runs at 5:30 p.m.), Sat.

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This award recognizes a volunteer who contributes to community heritage in the spirit of Ike’s love for community history.

Michael McDowall, who ran the Maritime Discovery Centre, served on the heritage commission from 2012-14 (the last year as chair) before leaving the community this fall to take a teaching job in Prince Rupert. He was unable to pick up his award in person, but his wife and daughter were on hand.

“His enthusiasm and energy will be greatly missed,” Morton said.

Also unable to attend was Ralph Tieleman of Tofino honoured for his generosity in donating an Emily Carr oil painting of Sproat Lake to the museum.

Morton said it is the single most valuable item anyone has ever donated to the museum.

The late Dave Tranfield, from the

Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society, was honoured posthumously for his long and dedicated service to the IHS and the Alberni Valley Museum. Burt Simpson from the IHS accepted the award on behalf of the Tranfield family.

“Dave is a hard act to follow,” Simpson said. “He had the ability to bring people

together. Dave was the cohesive stuff that brought them together and made things happen.”

Tranfield passed away in September.

The final award was for Ken McKinnon, who was unable to make it to the ceremony. McKinnon is a director with the Maritime Heritage Society and was honoured with his award for his

long service as an advocate of the heritage community, “and in particular as a founding member of the PA Maritime Heritage Society, and serving as a director and secretary,” Morton said.

“He’s been one of those stalwart behind-the-scenes fellows. He’s one of the key players in the continuity of the organization.”

Dec. 13th from 11 a.m.

– 8 p.m. (train runs 12:30 & 5:30 p.m.), and Sun. Dec. 14th from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., (train runs at 12:30 p.m.).

Tickets are on sale for the train at the museum.

Living proof, Sketches from Life, essential sketches of gesture, figures, clothing, expression, body language and more are happening at DRAW Gallery through Dec. 20.

Meet & Greet the artists and models, Fri. Dec 12, 6-8pm This month’s featured artists, Colleen Clancy, Cynthia Bonesky, Christopher Finlayson, Lily Finlayson, Jillian Mayne, Graham McDonald, Ann McIvor and Tamas

Zalatnai are the explorer spirits of our 2014 Life Drawing workshop.

With more than 30 years of combined experience in portrait drawing, these artists are allowing their work-in-progress to be viewed unaltered.

Visit us online and on location at the corner of Melrose and Eighth Avenue Call 250-724-2056 or www. drawgallery.com.

Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council.

Lumber Sale – December 14 9am to 2pm

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Seussical the Musical runs Fridays and Saturdays from February 13-March 7 at 7:30 PM; Sunday Matinees on February 22 and March 1 at 2 PM. Tickets only available: at the Capitol Theatre Box Office (Mon-Thurs 3pm-6pm) at the Rollin Art Centre (Tues - Sat 11am - 4pm) on line sales at: www.atthecapitol.org Advance Reserved Seats: 12 and under: $15 Adult:$25 Ticket prices at the door: 12 and under: $18 (unless sold out) Adult: $28

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FIR PARK VILLAGE / ECHO VILLAGE FOUNDATION 4411 Wallace Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7Y5 Phone: (250) 724-6541 ● Fax: (250) 724-6543 foundation@acccs.ca

The Board of Directors of the Fir Park Village/Echo Village Foundation would like to thank you for your generous donations in the past.

Your contributions have enabled us to fund the following projects that have made a positive improvement in the quality of life of our residents for many years to come.

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Echo Village Dining Room Expansion Project November 2000 - $150,000 Fir Park Village Bath and Treatment Room Project March 2010 - $245,000 Echo Village Window Treatment Project March 2013 - $59,000 Fir Park Village Renovation Project Phase I – Secure Front Lobby/Reception Area and Lobby Furniture September 2013 - $55,000 Fir Park Village Wall Hangings & Art Décor for Resident Wings September 2013 - $10,000

Every year at this time the Foundation begins their annual Christmas Wish List Campaign to fund upcoming projects for the Villages. This year we have initiated two projects:

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Fir Park Village Window Treatment Project ($45,000).

Echo Village – a portion of the main corridor flooring ($18,000), as well as new furnishings for the expanded rotunda seating area.

We would ask that if you are thinking of making a donation in 2014, to please consider pledging a portion of your Christmas giving to the Villages through the Foundation. Contributions can be earmarked for specific use at either Fir Park Village or Echo Village if desired, and all gifts will be acknowledged with a charitable tax receipt.

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We appreciate and thank you for your continued support, and wish a warm and happy Holiday Season to all.

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