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500 limit on Five Acre Shaker Beaver Creek party approved, limited to half the number of attendees organizers planned for this year KRISTI DOBSON ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES

Although the decision was not exactly what organizers hoped for, Lance Goddard and Jess Towers are happy that they can get on with plans for the Five Acre Shaker music festival this summer. On Wednesday, the regional district voted in favour of providing a temporary use permit for the two to host a large music festival on Beaver Creek Road. Originally hoping for an attendance limit of 1,000 people, the directors agreed upon 500. After four electoral district directors showed support and one against the issue, the floor was open to the public, with one person in support and one against. Vice-Chair John McNabb felt 1,000 people would be too many on the property and put the idea on the table to cut the number in half. “We expected a negotiation and came prepared with numbers,” Towers said. “We were hoping we could meet in the middle at 750 but ultimately Lance and I are happy to see it move forward, especially seeing the community input and so many people behind us.” Even though the two expect to sell out the event, they foresee the lower numbers generating less profit for their chosen charity, the Zattzoo Project, in mem-

Jess Towers and Lance Goddard are getting all the safety precautions taken care of on the five acre property and are hopeful to sell out to 500 attendees this August. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

ory of Zakk Coss. “The biggest problem with cutting the numbers is that it cuts back on our donation,” Goddard said. “The funds come from liquor sales so it is hard to gauge

now for 500 people. We don’t know how many will be on site the whole time.” Even though Goddard did not know Coss personally, they had many mutual friends and

Goddard felt compelled to do something on his behalf. With the large property, an interest in promoting music and many like-minded friends, he put his energy to use last year.

“When I walked the property when I was purchasing it, I had a vision for a music festival,” Goddard said. “It was my dream to put on an event like this.” Receiving more public support than not, the two are ensuring the public that all safety measures will be put into place. In an email to the ACRD, area residents Janice and Glen Simister stated their concern about the risk of fire. “Our major concern is with the tinder dry conditions and still almost two months to go until the event. With the summer weather as it is, that is opening up a whole other issue for fire protection,” the email read. “Their concerns are the same as ours and we have plans in place to mitigate any risks,” Goddard said. “We have gone above and beyond,” Towers said. “We don’t want a fire or anything to happen as much as anyone else.” Towers said they have consulted all regulatory bodies, emergency personal and security. In case of emergency, the property has an additional exit at the back to Mercy Road. Dustin Dame attended last year’s festival as a vendor and was impressed with the professionalism of the organizers. See PARTY, Page 3

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Campfire ban imposed ahead of heat wave ERIC PLUMMER ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES

Things are expected to heat up in Port Alberni and throughout southern B.C. this weekend with a heat wave of daily highs well above 30 Celsius. Environment Canada predicts the mercury will rise to 32 C this afternoon, followed by highs of 36 Saturday and 35 on Sunday. On Thursday the national weather agency issued an alert for Port Alberni and other southern B.C. communities. “An exceptionally strong ridge of high pressure will build over Western Canada this Friday and Saturday allowing hot air to invade Southern B.C.,” stated the alert. “High temperatures will increase

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“[High] presure will build over Western Canada this Friday and Saturday allowing hot air to invade Southern B.C.” Environment Canada

the risk of heat-related illnesses.” The heat wave comes after a particularly dry spring for the Alberni Valley; the 1.4 millimetres of rainfall in May was the lowest since records began in 1917, followed by less that 20 millimetres so far in June. The average amount of precipita-

tion for June is 70.3 millimetres. The mountains surrounding the Alberni Valley collected almost no snowpack over the winter, cutting off the area’s streams from a valuable runoff source over the summer months. On Monday the province’s River Forecast Centre issued a low streamflow advisory for Vancouver Island, noting that the Valley’s Sproat River is currently running at 10 per cent of its median level of water flow. “The combination of extreme-low snow packs, below normal precipitation and warmer than average temperatures has led to seasonally low to extreme-low conditions,” stated the provincial agency. With these conditions forests

have become unusually dry for this time of the year, prompting the B.C. Wildfire Management Branch to issue a campfire ban for southern and mid Vancouver Island on Thursday. So far 85 forest fires have been detected on Vancouver Island and B.C’s southern coast. More could be sparked by lightning after the weekend’s heat wave subsides, said Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald,. “Typically what happens at the end of a heatwave is the ridge of high pressure breaks down and the breakdown of the ridge is followed by lightening – typically dry lightning,” he said. Weather has been consistently warmer than normal in the Valley

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Coverage around the lake is about to improve with the building of a 90-metre Rogers structure to improve cellular service . » Alberni Region, 3

Thunder in the Valley organizers are installing new reader boards and a timing system, allowing fans to see results instantly. » Sports, 7

over the last year, conditions that many meteorologists believe could be partly caused by a large mass of water off the west coast of Vancouver Island known as “the blob.” Measuring approximately 1,000 k ilometers in diametre and 100 metres deep, this section of the ocean contains water 3 to 4 C above normal temperatures, affecting weather patterns along the west coast of B.C. and Washington State. “The mixing of all that water hasn’t been as prominent,” MacDonald explained. “So it’s allowed that pool of warm water to kind of just sit stagnant there and increase in heat.” Eric.Plummer@avtimes.net

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Cellular phone coverage around Sproat Lake is about to improve with the construction of a 90-metre service tower. At a board of directors meeting on Wednesday the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District approved the tower’s construction on the east side of Sproat Lake by Rogers Communications. Rogers proposes that the tower will bring highspeed and high-bandwidth service to the Sproat Lake community. “The benefits of this particular tower would largely be on the east side of Sproat Lake, certainly on the highway and on the lake,” said Rogers representative Brian Gregg during a presentation to the ACRD board on Wednesday. “A lot of the residents in the cabins on the east side would receive significant improvements in service.” Regional district officials received another proposal from Telus for a 60-metre tower on the north side of the lake. While the closest residence lies half a kilometre from the Rogers location, 11 homes are within 180 metres of where Telus proposed to build. This proximity aroused opposition from Sproat Lake residents, including a petition with 22 names against the Telus tower. While input gathered by the company shows a strong desire for improved cellular reception around the lake, many respondents were concerned about the health effects of having a telecommunications tower so

close to homes. “I have received quite a number of calls asking questions,” said Sproat Lake electoral area director Penny Cote durig the Telus presentation. “There just seems to be a lot of opposition from the community for that site.” The Telus proposal was deferred, as the regional district asked the telecommunications company to provide the improved service by using the Rogers tower. This partnership would improve cellular reception for Telus customers as well. “We would really like to work with both companies well into the future,” noted Cote. The Rogers tower is set to be built on property owned by Island Timberlands, but Uchucklesaht Tribe Coun. Wilfred Cootes pointed out that the land lies within the traditional territory of the Hupacasath First Nation. Both telecommunications companies did not consult with the Hupacasath as they prepared their proposals. “To be totally honest with you, we followed our standard process, and that wasn’t part of it,” admitted Gregg. “That’s not to say that we couldn’t send out some information and receive that input.”

“I am excited again to be a part of the event this year for many reasons, including the charity aspect, the huge exposure it gives to local businesses that choose to be involved and the fun, memorable event that it provides, something that is sorely needed in this town,” Dame wrote in an email to the ACRD. Goddard and Towers believe the event has the potential to grow into a lasting legacy and could increase revenue to support youth and music programs in the Valley. They also feel they are filling a niche for local and Island-wide music fans. “This has re-instilled so much faith in the community,” Goddard said. “I knew we had the support, but to hear it and see all the letters has been overwhelming.” Tickets just went on sale and are available through the Five Acre Shaker Facebook page. Kristi.Dobson@avtimes.net

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No ce to Electors of an Alterna ve Approval Process PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the City of Port Alberni and Electoral Areas: “B” (Beaufort), “D” (Sproat Lake), “E” (Beaver Creek) and “F” (Cherry Creek) of the inten on of the AlberniClayoquot Regional District (ACRD) Board of Directors to adopt the following bylaws: “Port Alberni Airport Runway Expansion Loan Authoriza on Bylaw No. F1120, 2015” and “Port Alberni Airport Extended Service Area Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 791-2, 2015”.

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$6 million is a hefty debt for struggling Alberni

Should residents be paying for improvements to the regional airport? It’s a vital question Alberni Valley residents are now tasked with answering, as the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District opens a public input process that could lead to a formal referendum on the issue. The burning uncertainty surrounding the matter is who exactly stands to benefit from the planned expansion of the facility by Sproat Lake. Unless the public directs them otherwise through formal submissions over the next month, the regional district is pushing ahead with ambitious plans to expand the airport that would accommodate larger aircraft and scheduled passenger flights. The $7.5-million project would make this possible

by extending the runway by 325 metres to over 1.5 kilometres in length, installing airport-standard lighting and adding a Global Positioning System for navigation through heavy clouds. To ensure the funds are in place, the regional district seeks the ability to take out a loan of up to $6 million from the Municipal Finance Authority, payable over 30 years through property tax increases throughout the Alberni Valley. If the maximum amount is borrowed, managing this debt amounts to an additional $16.80 a year for a home valued at $200,000. What do we get for this investment? At the time being the surest benefit is for the local aerospace industry – particularly Coulson Aircrane, the airport’s

largest user that employs 30 people at the site. Coulson is eager to proceed with more work altering retired C-130 Hercules planes into water bombers, and wants to do this work locally at an expanded airport. The ACRD estimates the ambitious upgrades would translate into 15 more jobs with the Alberni company, but not investing in the facility would force Coulson to do the work elsewhere. For the general public the prospect of passenger service will be the real attractant for improving the airport. While BC Ferries has fallen short of public expectations, airports across the Vancouver Island have rapidly developed over the last decade, including a 70-per-cent increase at

the Comox Valley Airport to over 300,000 passengers annually and 20,000 tickets a year at the Long Beach Airport. The Alberni Valley Regional Airport has been left of of this trend, but a business case for the facility’s upgrades predicts two scheduled flights each weekday aboard an eight-passenger aircraft. This service is expected to generate the equivalent to five full-time jobs at the airport, but any serious expressions of interest from carriers are yet to be announced. Of course, funding the airport project on the backs of taxpayers is not what the regional district proposes to do. Three grant applications have been sent to back the development, yet the prospect of serious government funding

remains an uncertainty. An infrastructure plan released by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation made no mention of the Valley’s facility in its $24-million investment plan for airports across the province. We can all agree that job opportunities are sorely needed in the Alberni Valley, but the last thing residents need is 30 years of tax hikes to fund a project that has not guaranteed it will benefit the whole community. A stronger indication that convenient and affordable passenger service can be provided is clearly needed before the public faces the prospect of $6 million in debt..

against the expansion, if I am not mistaken she would be part of Thunder in The Valley. That weekend at the airport is also extremely important to the Valley, lets hope we can keep that as well. Back to our elected officials. Do the right thing for the right reasons, that’s why you are there. I would also think that a lot of locals against growth in the Valley have a secure wage or pension, that is growth won’t change your income. I am retired as well, but I still believe we can do much better as a community. Don’t you?

yet another photo-op, declaring how hard her government had worked to get this lucrative contract bringing thousands of new jobs, and entice skilled workers to return home from Alberta’s oil-patch. Nova Scotia’s Darrell Dexter said it was like winning the Olympics every day for the next 30 years. Almost four years later with very little visible progress, federal government documents have now come to light stating the naval shipbuilding program is in jeopardy; doubts are being cast if the two supply vessels will ever be built in Vancouver due to unavailability of appropriate facilities, expertise and a qualified labour force; apparently there are risks with the design and production plans that would make the vessels unaffordable. Looks like yet another military procurement that has proven to be more talk and less action where Ottawa is concerned, and maybe another nail in the Harper Government’s coffin. Yet the Conservative Party touts itself as the only one to trust in the upcoming election, because of its experience and expertise in running the country for the past decade?

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» Your Letters // e-mail: letters@avtimes.net The airport expansion project is not off track Re: ‘No guarantee for airport’ letter, June 25, Page 4 So Richard you didn’t get the part about the potential funding from the province, B.C. on the Move for small airports? Nor the Build Canada federal money that we are attempting to access? Also the gas tax revenue. If all comes together and the “naysayers” don’t try to scuttle another worthwhile, grow the local economy project, there will be little or no direct funding required from the local taxpayers. The reverse referendum is to ensure that the project gets done no matter the other funding. The minutes of the RD meeting reflect the discussion of all the other funding sources that will be sought. Bob Cole Port Alberni

Airport is the Alberni Valley’s No. 1 project It would seem to me me that when we elect local officials to sit in a chair, make decisions on our behalf for the betterment of Port Alberni, to see a

vision for growth, you’d think we would get just that. But alas,not so. When I read that the school board doesn’t see the need or the benefit of the airport expansion, that they believe it is mostly for Coulson’s benefit, you must be blind to say the least. The airport expansion, in this writer’s mind, is the number one project for the Valley. Think of everything they have done for over 50 years in this town. Maybe you would like them to relocate elsewhere, and lose those jobs. We want to attract investors, establish new business, create employment. How many times would these investors want to drive around Cameron Lake over the hump all on a single lane highway, that is if it is not blocked off for whatever reason. These officials need to dust the cobwebs off and look forward. Maybe your salaries, benefits and pensions suit you just fine, all from wallets of local taxpayers. Maybe if you stop and think about those leaving town, those unemployed, those working two jobs to make ends meet, you may see the light at the end of tunnel. Unfortuneatly, I highly doubt it. As for Dyan Lover being

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Another nail in Haroer government’s coffin Back in October 2011, B.C. shipbuilders were chosen for an $8-billion federal contract to design and construct Canadian Navy and Coast Guard vessels, while Nova Scotia shipyards got a contract more than three times that size to build more naval vessels. The premiers concerned were ecstatic when the announcements were made; B.C.’s Christy Clark donned her familiar hard hat and headed to

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veryone loves to play with clay, and if you are aged 9-12, then this is the class you will want to join. Laugh, Explore, Create. This two day clay workshop is for children ages 9-12 year olds, Sat. July 11th and Sat. July 18th, from 9-11 at the Rollin Art Centre. Learn the fundamentals of clay. Register today, as space is limited. he Rollin Art Centre invites children aged 7-12 to participate in our summer art programs; camps run every Tues., Wed., and Fri. beginning at 12:30 and runs until 3:30, and features a new theme each week. These summer art programs promise a creative outlet children need and enjoy. Our wonderful summer student, Tess, has planned fun activities that intergrade art with learning. At each camp the children will fabricate stimulating artwork and foster friendships with peers. Call today for more info and to register, as space is limited. Check out the full summer line up on our Facebook page; http://www.facebook.com/ rollinartcentre f you like to write while being creative, then this workshop is for you. The Rollin Art Centre will once again be offer their creative writing workshop, The Write Mindset, this summer to youths and teens, ages 10-12 & 13+. Mornings, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. are for 10-12 year olds and afternoons, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. for ages 13+, every Monday. This program aims to educate and excite youth and teens in the art of creative writing. For more info and to register, call the Rollin Art Centre today, 250-724-3412. Space is limited. he Rollin Art Centre is very lucky to have a great musical line up this year to help our summer Teas on the Terrace fundraiser. Yes, you heard right, when you purchase your tickets you are also helping to raise funds for the Rollin Art Centre. We are extremely excited to have a few returning entertainers as well as some new faces, one in particular, is high school student, Erin Netzer. Erin is a very talented jazz musician, one to keep an eye on. This is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, while helping to raise much needed funds for the Rollin Art Centre. Wonderful music, catching up with

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Melissa Martin Art Beat friends and experiencing the Rollin Art Centre’s “high Tea” under the canopy of trees all begin Thursday July 2. This year’s delicious delectables will be created by Harvest Thyme Fine Foods. Tickets are now on sale at the Rollin Art Centre, so don’t miss out, as seating is limited, and sell-outs are already happening. Teas begin at 1 p.m. and runs until 3 p.m. The new line-up: July 2 – Dennis Olsen; acoustic guitar July 9 –Erin Netzer-ADSS student, vocals and keyboard July 16 – Folk Song Circle: A musical treat. July 23 – Mr. Ross and the Boss; guitar/keyboard & vocals of old time favorites. July 30 – Ester Haack & daughter, Anna Lewis-Celtic; fiddle & violin Aug. 6 – Old Time Fiddlers Aug. 13 – Marlyn Smith-original, guitar & vocals Aug. 20 - The Travellers; folk style music and song with a twist he Rollin Art Centre’s current art exhibit features, photographer, Drew Glaser. Don’t miss this exhibit capturing wildlife and

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outdoor photography. Drew’s exhibit runs until July 11. f you are a crafter and love Christmas, then Mclean’s Christmas at the Mill is the place you want to be to display your crafts. This year’s McLean’s’ Christmas market is once again two weekends, Nov. 27th, 28th & 29th and Dec. 5th & 6th. If you are interested in renting a table in one of the heritage buildings, for one weekend or two, there is still room. The train will be arriving at set times. For more info or to register for this magical event, stop by the Rollin Art Centre for your application, or call 250-724-3412. Register for both weekends and get a discount. har’s Landing and Public House: Cover charge (ticket admission) Fri, Jun 26th, 8-10:00 p.m., Concert - Vancouver Island Celllo Ensemble with Helena Jung Sat, Jun 27th, 8-10:00 p.m., Concert - Shari Ulrich, winner of 2014 CFMA Songwriter of the Year, folk

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» Melissa Martin is the arts administrator for the Community Arts Council. This is a group dedicated to enriching individuals and the community by sharing and shaping the cultural environment of the Valley. If you would like to submit something to this column, please drop it off (e-mail preferred) at the Rollin Art Centre by noon on the Friday before your event. Your articles must be 150 words or less. E-mail: communityarts@shawcable.com.

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Monday June 22nd 2015, the Dalai Lama tweeted, “to create a happier humanity we have to pay more attention to our inner values, whether we are religious or not.” Paying more attention to our inner values means being willing to enter into hard conversations, values-based conversations, with ourselves, our families and friends, and our communities of faith and spirituality. Hard conversations require authenticity and courageous speak. It is never easy to be authentic, to reflect, to go deep, to look underneath the armour that surrounds a person’s heart, mind, and soul in order to name one’s core values and vital life commitments. People have armour, which is a myriad of ways that people protect themselves from judgments, criticism, and rejection. To be human means to yearn for belonging and acceptance. Everyone has a kid inside who, somewhere along the way, has learned to protect (armour) themselves rather than be real or potentially experience rejection. Inadvertently by doing so, people miss multiple opportunities to experience acceptance and connection. Brene Brown writes, “Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be [vulnerable].” Authentic conversations about inner values with oneself and others require courage and vulnerability. People, organizations, and communities of faith have core values. When individuals or communities risk courageous speech, they expose their core values, commitments, and purpose. They become vulnerable. In authentic conversations, when I tell you what a core value is for me, I become vulnerable. You will know what it is I love. You will know for what I will risk my life. Vulnerability is the birthplace of positive emotions,

Laura Hargrove Faith Matters

innovation and change. It is the place from which people will dare to speak their truth in love. On Sunday, June 21st, 2015 Alberni Valley United Church voted to become an Affirming Congregation. The United Church of Canada has been, for 90 years, paying attention to their core value ---inclusivity. Inclusivity as a core value means that Church communities continuously and consistently ask these questions: “Who is experiencing alienation and exclusion?” “Where is justice required?” “Whose voice is not being heard?” “What mistakes have we made?” “How, then, will we live in right relationships?” These questions lead to hard conversations because they require openness, vulnerability, and a willingness to be resilient in change. Alberni Valley United Church declares, with authenticity and vulnerability, that we are an “Affirming Church.” We the people of Alberni Valley United Church declare publicly our commitment to creating a caring community where all people belong regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, differing abilities, ethnic background or social and economic circumstance. We make a life-giving difference as we accept, connect and emerge with all people. All persons are welcome to take part in every aspect of church life including, but not limited to, baptism, communion, membership, leadership, and the celebration of life’s milestones such as birth, marriage, and death. We celebrate the richness that diversity brings to our church, even as it challenges us. We pray for God’s Spirit to guide us as we work for peaceful reconciliation and justice for all persons in both church and society.

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CHURCH (LCC) 4408 Redford

“Fixing our eyes on Jesus” Pastor: Kevin Platz Phone: 250-724-5032 SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:15am Bible Study 9:45am Sunday School Sunday Service: 10:30am EVERYONE WELCOME

Trinity Church Anglican & Lutheran 4766 Angus Street Port Alberni Office phone: 250-724-4921 Pastor: The Reverend George Pell Sunday, June 28TH 10:15am Worship Service Tuesday June 30TH 6:30pm Prayer Service Wednesday July 1ST 10am Communion & Conversation Wheelchair accessible EVERYONE WELCOME

Pastor Bruce Greenwood 3946 Wallace St. 250-724-3371

Sunday 10:00 a.m. Pre-Service Prayer 10:30 a.m. Worship Service The Almost Forgotten Beatitude – It is more Blessed to Give than to Receive

Bible study Tues. 7pm Youth Group Thursday 7pm ASL Interpreter Available

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4890 Locke Road www.albernilighthouse.com Pastor: Ron Nickel SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 AM Sunday School 11:45 AM Worship Service

PASTORS: John Cox, Dave DeJong YOUTH PASTOR: Lefty Harold Williams

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Morning Service 10:30am Pastor Bill Cottrill 6211 Cherry Creek Road 250-723-7441 firstbaptistport@shaw.ca for more information on our activities for all ages, please call our church office!

SUNDAY, JUNE 28ST, 2015 Worship begins at 10:15 am with Praise & Singing. The service follows at 10:30 am Embracing an adult phase Tuesday 1:30 – 2:30

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hen Saraha Gibson walks across the stage, it will be her second time this June and she will be the bearer of two certificates. Saraha was one of a few Grade 12 students who had the opportunity to complete both her high school graduation and first year of college at the same time. While at ADSS, she also attended the Tebo Road campus of North Island College to take the Joinery/Cabinetmaking program. After completing the woodworking course in Grade 11, Sahara found her niche. She enjoyed using her creativity and exploring her artistic side while learning the mechanical side of using machines and saws. During her final year of high school, Sahara took the 9-month college program to hone her skills and receive post-secondary credit. Along with 16 other students, she said it was a friendly and supportive environment in which to learn. Sahara enjoys studying a field that was, in the past, more male-dominated. This year, she attended her college course with three other female students. “It was kind of awesome,” she said. “There are a lot of eye-brows raised and a lot of other girls wouldn’t do it but I would encourage them. It might be scary but there’s nothing to worry about. We are all at the same level when we begin.” Her final project was a table she crafted from wood donated by Alberni Pacific Division. She said it took a lot of self-motivation, but that prepared her for her final year of high school. While Sahara was at North Island College, she completed English 12 online. Sahara’s plan for the summer is to enjoy her job at the Visitor Centre and save money to do some travelling. Ultimately she would like to continue her post-secondary education and pursue a career in either interior design or fine furniture design.

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olan Badovinac was one of 16 other ADSS graduates who received a dual Dogwood Diploma when he completed his final year of high school. As a student in the School District’s first late entry French immersion program, Nolan began studying the language in Grade 6. He said he was ready to add a challenge to his academic program. When he started, Nolan was in a small class of tight-knit students, most of whom continued together all the way through high school. Academically, Nolan said French classes were more difficult, but he maintained his status on the Principal’s Role every semester. On top of his studies, Nolan put much of his time and effort into the wrestling program. Starting in Grade 4, he quickly gained an interest in the sport and stepped up his training in order to achieve personal goals. After attending many provincial and national tournaments, Nolan said he still favours his annual hometown competition.

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“The Alberni Invitational is a toplevel competition and it is great to get out in front of friends and family,” he said. “It has been a highlight every year.” Last year, when he was ranked number one in the province, Nolan suffered an injury that put his training on hold. In December he tore his meniscus and took time out for surgery. “That was a low point,” he said. “I watched a guy I beat win. So I pushed recovery and went to nationals seven weeks out of surgery and after winning my first metal I concussed and was pulled out.” He said he made up for that this year by winning the provincials and taking second place in the U-21 Canadian Championships. With his strong skills in math and science, Nolan has accepted a wrestling scholarship to Simon Fraser University, where he will begin his degree in Actuarial Sciences this September and simultaneously train eleven days per week.

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helsea Bingham received the academic excellence award in her final year of high school and for good reason. She has achieved straight A’s every term in Grades 9, 11 and 12. Active in both her studies and athletic pursuits, Chelsea has concrete goals for her future. She has always been studious and was encouraged by her parents, both teachers. “If I ever had problems, my dad would help with geology and my mom is a real encourager,” Chelsea said. “It was always a little expected (to do well), but they always just told me to do my best.” Chelsea was introduced to intermural sports early and played floor hockey, basketball, volleyball and badminton. She is an accomplished musician with her Grade 7 completed through the Royal Conservatory of Music. Growing up at Sproat Lake, Chelsea enjoyed spending time with family. A large part of her childhood was spent lakeside, swimming, skiing and wake boarding. As she got older, she babysat and quickly gained an appreciation of children. She looks to her mother and older cousins for mentorship. “They always seem to be happy,” she said. “They are excited about life and encourage that. I want to model my life after them.” This year, Chelsea completed a full course load, along with an extra Emergency Medical Responder course through North Island College. With an intention to pursue a career in nursing, Chelsea thought it would help her get her foot in the door. She excelled and enjoyed sciences and math. Chelsea received a scholarship from Vancouver Island University this year which will cover full tuition for up to four years, provided her high grades are maintained. Chosen by the principal and staff at ADSS, the award will help cover the costs of her ultimate goal. “I want to go into nursing because I’ve always liked the medical side

to me,” he said. “I watch a lot of anime so I like that stye. My imagination is very elaborate and random.” In Grade 8 the question of career opportunities came up and when asked about his goals, Shaydan knew right away he wanted to do something with animals. “I didn’t have to think about it,” he said. Both nervous and excited about walking across the stage, Shaydan is ready to plan for his future. He intends to complete the Animal Welfare program at Thompson Rivers University and after, hopes to acquire a job working with animals.

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and helping people,” she said. “I am hoping to go into paediatrics because I love kids and babies. I was already hoping to go to VIU so this (award) is the icing on the cake.” For the short-term, Chelsea is looking forward to attending graduation and prom and will be wearing a pink strapless and poufy gown, complete with beading and glitter. She then plans on working at Naesgaard’s Market for the summer before starting her life as a university student in Nanaimo.

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ameron Geddes is this year’s Class of 2015 recipient of the award for highest overall academic standing. Born in Port Alberni, Cameron attended Gill Elementary, A.W. Neill Middle School and ADSS. When he was four years old, Cameron started playing soccer, which sparked his interest in sports. He went on to play soccer and basketball in Grade 10 and was on the rugby team for the first time this year. Cameron’s other interest is music. He has been playing guitar since the age of eight and plays with his church band. Academically, Cameron said he has always done well and as the work became more difficult, he just studied more. “Grade 11 was my best year and I finished with straight A’s,” he said. “In Grade 12 it was the first time I finished with one B.” Cameron remained on the Principal’s Roll throughout high school and science became his niche, particularly biology. “It is interesting and you always learn something new,” he said. Along with bursaries from CUPE and the Alberni Valley Youth Soccer Association, Cameron will be using his scholarship funds to study science at UBC. He chose the school for its reputation and location. “It’s not too far away from home but not too close either,” he said. “It’s a big school with a lot of opportunities.” In the future he hopes to go into the medical or physiotherapy field to be able to use his skills and knowledge to help people.

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rt and animals. Those are two of Shaydan Thomas’ passions which have contributed to his academic success. Although he likes to spend time on his own with his pencil and sketch book, for the most part, he always has an animal of some kind around. Over the years, Shaydan’s family home has been filled with five dogs, four cats, fish, guinea pigs, rats, frogs and lizards. Shaydan said he feels he has a natural knack for communicating with animals. The other common characteristic in is family is art. The creative gene runs on both his maternal and paternal sides with sketchers and painters. It was something he has always been around and picked up easily. “I have enjoyed it ever since I picked up a pencil,” he said. Shaydan’s artistic training in school started in Grade 6, where he learns a little bit of everything. It was in high school that he was able to find his specialty and delved into drawing and painting mainly anime-themed work.

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ikolas LaPrade cannot imagine his life without music. Self-taught at a young age, Nikolas enjoys playing by ear and learning new songs. He feels music is something that keeps him grounded. “Everyone should always have some type of art to keep their mind off all the school work,” he said. Always looking for new songs to learn, he spends hours researching and sharing music with friends. From middle school to high school, Nikolas has played the clarinet, alto sax and guitar. At ADSS he took regular concert band, as well as joined jazz and group combos. One of his biggest accomplishments has been taking part in festivals, and along with the rest of the band, bringing home silvers and golds. He has also won awards for solo performances. Nikolas also plays music on his own and in bands with friends. He said some of his biggest influences have been band teachers and anything good that comes across his ears. Nikolas intends to start his first year at North Island College and hopes to combine his interests of computers and music to find a career he enjoys.

Shaydan Thomas

Once completed, Shaydan hangs his work on his bedroom walls and so far has two completely covered. He said his inspiration does not come from anything specific. “It just comes

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Congratulations to our Huu-ay-aht Grads Ayanna Clappis Cowichan Secondary School, Duncan

Dante Dennis Rutland Secondary School, Kelowna

Samantha Haugen ADSS, Port Alberni

Corrissa Janson Guildford Secondary School, Surrey

Alyssa Johnson ADSS Port Alberni

George Johnson ADSS, Port Alberni

Tyler Nookemus VAST, Port Alberni

Latisha Seward Victoria High School, Victoria

Jordan Trach Esquimalt Secondary School, Esquimalt

Stephen Williams Esquimalt Secondary School, Esquimalt

Jacob Williams Nanaimo District Secondary School, Nanaimo

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CAR RACING

New readerboards for drag races Thunder in the Valley features real-time results for spectators this year; car testing started at track MARTIN WISSMATH ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES

Thunder in the Valley fans can look forward to seeing results as they happen at this year’s races. The annual drag racing event hits the track on August 8 and 9 at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport. Race organizers are installing new reader boards and a timing system to display results in real time, said Darren Bondue, head technical inspector for Thunder in the Valley. Fans can see for themselves what the numbers are this year, without having to wait for the announcements. Bondue was at the track Thursday evening with racers testing and tuning over a dozen cars on an eighth mile track. Bondue said they’ll have plenty of rubber on the track in time for the competition. “We have a tire dragger coming to put more rubber down on the track,” he said. “There’ll be tons of rubber down.” There was a big concern that hydro blasting at the airport in

“We have a tire dragger coming to put more rubber down on the track.” Darren Bondue, head technical inspector

February took all the rubber off, Bondue said. “They didn’t take any of the rubber off – it was the moss that they removed,” he noted. For several racers the testing on Thursday was their first chance to run their cars before the event, Bondue said. “They run their car, see if the changes they made were positive or negative,” he said. There’ll be one more test and tune in July. The fastest cars tested on Thursday were in the Sportsman class, which race a quarter mile in about 11 or 10 seconds. About 3,000 spectators attended the drag races last year. The event is the only quarter-mile drag race on Vancouver Island.

A file photo from the Thunder in the Valley race at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport in August 2012. The drag racing spectacle is one of the biggest events in the Alberni Valley each summer. Racers and technicians were at the airport on Thursday evening inspecting the track and testing vehicles for this year’s event.

GOLF

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n the eleven years owning the Hollies Golf Course, we’ve never witnessed any lady score three birdies in one round until last week when Rhonda Holcombe stole the show! Adding to her deuce on hole No. 7, she claimed another on hole No. 2 winning the hidden hole along with the birdie pot on hole No. 5! Not to be outdone, Marion Dick scored two KPs and a personal best score of 52, winning the low gross in Division B in a countback with Caroline Ness! Geri Shiels was low gross in the A Division, two better than...who else...Rhonda Holcombe! But that’s not all – Rhonda has the lead in the Ringer Board with a 29 score. That may be too difficult to catch before the season’s end! The Hammer was at it again on Men’s Night. Jason Pley scored 2 KPs and a birdie to increase his points total lead. It was the biggest men’s night of

Patrick Little Rediscovering golf at Hollies

the year with 40 golfers pounding play amidst golf at the nearby 115th U.S. Open. And like Chambers Bay, it was another night of abominable scores. The low gross was owned by Phil Anker with the score of 35! Barry Ensor was a stroke back. Richard Allan took low net, one better than Jean Monette. Monette is known around the Hollies as “The Shopper.” That means he doesn’t really play golf, but instead enjoys looking for golf balls. He calls it shopping. To me it was always known as “ball hawking.” Some people do it for monetary gain, selling the found balls; while others like me do it for reasons such as the spirit of the

hunt. One doesn’t ball hawk when playing golf either. It’s a separate outing and in many ways not connected with the game at all. The golf course on the air base in Cold Lake, Alberta, where I grew up near, was a haven for ball hawking, not unlike the Hollies. I found balls on every hole. When not golfing, I was hawking and friends joined, sharing the experience. I became good at it. In fact I never purchased a golf ball until five years after beginning golf, having found so many. The favourite find then was a “Wilson Staff.” The most common was the cheap “Flyrite Campbell,” while the definite loser was the made-in-Japan “Winner.” I found golf balls embedded in muskeg, lying in the shade of blueberry and saskatoon bushes, in trees, at the bottom of swamps and woven within beaver dams. They could be found almost everywhere. Looking for golf

balls may be a relaxing past time, but it’s also one of life’s mysteries. Sometimes we weren’t popular with golfers back then. Once, during the Airmen’s Club Championship, old man Turnbull saw us and yelled so loud, I thought he was coming after us. We turned and ran through the bush as fast as a duck hook veering toward unwanted places. At some point in the imaginary pursuit, I tripped on a hidden, rusted barbed wire fence tearing deep, wide gashes out of the flesh above both knees. I limped the mile home with blood and dust caking my clothes. My mother bathed the legs daily for weeks. The scars, still blandly visible, are now physical souvenirs, daily reminding me of the subtle excitement searching for the trivial lost golf ball. » Patrick Little is an avid golfer, a lifetime member of the Canadian PGA, and owner of the Hollies Golf Course.

Alberni ladies tee off at the 9 and 18-hole scramble in the sunshine

We had a wonderful time at the ladies nine and 18-hole scramble. Plenty of sunshine and lots of fun. Forty-five ladies including 10 guests participated. The winning team with 38 was Janice Cross, Marj Dufour and Kathy Toms. Winning a prize for the lowest team putts, a total of 12, was Laura Lee Edgell, Sandra Simpson and Kathy White. Marta Williamson won the special prize. After our nine holes of golf we enjoyed each others company over coffee and muffins. Very enjoyable. In the words of Bob Hope: “I’ve been playing the game so long that my handicap is in Roman Numerals.” KATHY WHITE

FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

FOOTBALL

Canada defender resilient after knee injury

Justin Cook back with V.I. Raiders team

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VANCOUVER — The post-practice ice bag on Lauren Sesselmann’s knee is a reminder of the veteran defender’s painful journey to the Women’s World Cup. At times it has been one step forward, two steps back in her return from anterior cruciate ligament surgery. The 31-yearold has had some missteps at the tournament. But the resilient Sesselmann has bounced back and continues to line up alongside teenage centre back Kadeisha Buchanan in a stingy Canadian defence. In the tournament opener against China, a giveaway during a passage of erratic play in the first half meant Sesselmann had to convince coach John Herdman to keep her on the field. There were also some hiccups in the round-of-16-game against Switzerland. Herdman has defended his centre back. But Sesselmann has felt the heat from the media, perhaps unfairly for an athlete who has had to go from zero to a 100 in returning from a serious knee injury at the sport’s biggest showcase. “You hear it here and there,” she said of the criticism. “People are always going to have something to say. You can be the best player in the world and they still have something to say. I’m not even worrying about that. I look where I am and how far we’ve gotten at the tournament and it’s kind of that moment where you’re just like ’We’re here,

“To be here is the greatest thing ever.” Lauren Sesselmann, Canadian women’s soccer team defender

you’re not.’ “This is our team and we’re focused on the talk at hand ... People can say what they want but we’re focused on winning the Cup.” Canada’s next challenge is England on Saturday in the quarter-finals at B.C. Place Stadium. Sesselmann tries to see the bigger picture when it comes to being under the spotlight. “Everybody in this tournament makes mistakes. Even the greatest athlete in the world makes mistakes,” she said. “It’s part of the game. “It’s how you bounce back from them. And each game for me has been better and better. My job is to defend and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing.” Canada is tied with the U.S. and Brazil with just one goal conceded at the tournament. “I think people fail to realize we’re doing that part of the job very well so they just focus on the negatives,” Sesselmann said. “For me, I’m not focusing on that at all. “I’m focusing on what my job is and I’m pretty happy with what we’ve been doing.” Sesselmann, who as a left-footed player complements Buchanan on the right, says she has been feeling calmer each time out. And she takes great pride in hav-

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Canada’s Lauren Sesselmann, left, and Kadeisha Buchanan, right, defend against China’s Wang Shanshan during FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer action in Edmonton on June 6. [CANADIAN PRESS]

ing made it back to the national team. “This time last year was a really bad time for me,” she said. “And the whole (recovery) process itself, there were tons of highs and lows — mostly lows. So it was a really difficult passage for me ... For me, I look where I was over a year ago, I’m just so proud of myself and just really excited.” “To be here is the greatest thing ever.” The American-born Sesselmann qualifies to play for Canada through her father, who was born in Stephenville, N.L. She was 28 when she made her debut for Canada. She has won 44 caps for Canada

and started all six games at the London Olympics where the Canadian women won bronze. Sesselmann ripped up her knee in practice before last year’s Cyprus Cup, acknowledging “my dreams were slowly fading away.” Sick the first three months of a rough recovery, she dealt with plenty of pain and spent time in hospital. While she is back playing, she acknowledges there is more to do. “I still have some strength I need to get back, so I’m working on that,” she said. Off the pitch, Sesselmann has her own successful fitness DVD program called “Fit As a Pro,” which focuses on quick, high-intensity on-the-go workouts.

Keen Nanaimo football fans knew something was missing at Vancouver Island Raiders games last season after the team’s first handful of games. Because a year ago, fullback Justin Cook was a key recruit for the Raiders under rookie head coach Brian Ridgeway. Personal commitments, though, got in the way of sports and the former John Barsby Bulldogs star fullback and provincial champion left the Nanaimo B.C. Football Conference team with his football future up in the air. But with new head coach Jerome Erdman now at the helm of a Raiders team looking to regain its elite status in the Canadian Junior Football League, Cook has reaffirmed his commitment to football, makings his pledge on paper to play for the Raiders this season on Wednesday. “There was just a lot going on off the field for last year, and I just wasn’t in a good place personally,” Cook said during a Raiders optional team activity on Wednesday night at Comox Field. Originally thinking his playing career may be over, Cook returned to the game by way of helping coach the Barsby Bulldogs. Getting back on the field, he said, sparked his interest to put his pads back on. “I did some coaching for Barsby in Harewood, and it always pulls you back,” Cook said.

SPORTS

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SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL CFL

Regular season schedule Yesterday’s result (Opening Day) Ottawa 20, Montreal 16 (game statistics below) Other Week 1 games Tonight’s schedule Hamilton at Calgary, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Edmonton at Toronto, 2 p.m., at SMS Equipment Stadium, Fort McMurray Winnipeg at Saskatchewan, 5 p.m. (Additional schedule below) West BC Lions Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg East Ottawa Hamilton Toronto Montreal

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Pts PF PA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pts PF PA 2 20 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 20

Yesterday at Percival-Molson Stadium

Redblacks 20, Alouettes 16 Ottawa 0 5 8 7 20 Montreal 6 7 3 0 16 First Quarter Mtl TD Tyrell Sutton 5 run (Boris Bede convert missed) 3:36 Second Quarter Ott FG Delbert Alvarado 40, 4:12 Ott Safety, 5:35 Mtl TD Jean-Christophe Beaulieu 4 pass from Jonathan Crompton. Bede convert. 9:34 Third Quarter Ott TD Ernest Jackson 13 pass from Henry Burris. Burris 2-yard rush convert. 6:56 Mtl FG Bede 37, 13:24 Fourth Quarter Ott TD Jeremiah Johnson 5 run. Alvarado convert, 4:54 Team Statistics Ott Mtl 1st Downs 24 14 Total Yards 372 192 Passing 258 108 Passing Completions/Attempts 23/36 10/28 Yards/Pass 7.3 4.0 Rushing 114 84 Rushing Attempts 29 14 Yards/Rush 3.9 6.0 Turnovers 2 2 Fumbles Lost 0 0 Int Thrown 2 2 Time of Possession 36:54 23:06 Individual Statistics PASSING—Ott: H. Burris 22-35, 261 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT Mtl: B. Bridge 5-10, 61 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT; J. Crompton 5-17, 53 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT: D. LeFevour 0-1 RUSHING—Ott: C. Walker 18-59; H. Burris 6-28; A. Alix 1-10; J. Johnson 3-10; T. DeMarco 1-3; Mtl: T. Sutton 11-67; F. Stamps 1-9; J. Crompton 1-3; D. LeFevour 1-2; B. Bridge 1-0; B. Bede 1/-4 RECEIVING—Ott: E. Jackson 6-73; C. Williams 4-65; B. Sinopoli 4-39; G. Ellingson 3-39; C. Walker 3-31; M. Price 1-9; S.MacDonnell 1-5 Mtl: N. Lewis 4-48; S. Green 2-45; F. Stamps 2-12; T. Sutton 1-5; J. Beaulieu 1-4 Attendance: 21,524 Upcoming schedule Week 2 Thursday, July 2 Hamilton at Winnipeg, 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 3 Calgary at Montreal, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4 BC Lions at Ottawa, 3 p.m.

HOCKEY

BASEBALL

NHL - Canucks, 2015-16

MLB - Results and standings

The NHL has released the 2015-16 season schedule. This is the complete regular-season schedule for the Vancouver Canuckss October 2015 Wed, Oct. 7 at Calgary, 7 p.m. Sat, Oct. 10 Calgary, 7 p.m. Mon, Oct. 12 at Anaheim, 7 p.m. Tue, Oct. 13 at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. Fri, Oct. 16 St. Louis, 7 p.m. Sun, Oct. 18 Edmonton, 6 p.m. Thu, Oct. 22 Washington, 7 p.m. Sat, Oct. 24 Detroit, 7 p.m. Tue, Oct. 27 Montreal, 7 p.m. Thu, Oct. 29 at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Fri, Oct. 30 at Arizona, 7 p.m. November Mon, Nov. 2 Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Wed, Nov. 4 Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Sat, Nov. 7 at Buffalo, 10 a.m. Sun, Nov. 8 at New Jersey, 2 p.m. Tue, Nov. 10 at Columbus, 4 p.m. Thu, Nov. 12 at Ottawa, 4:30 p.m. Sat, Nov. 14 at Toronto, 4 p.m. Mon, Nov. 16 at Montreal, 4:30 p.m. Wed, Nov. 18 at Winnipeg, 4:30 p.m. Sat, Nov. 21 Chicago, 7 p.m. Sun, Nov. 22 New Jersey, 7 p.m. Wed, Nov. 25 at Minnesota, 4 p.m. Fri, Nov. 27 at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Mon, Nov. 30 at Anaheim, 7 p.m. December Tue, Dec. 1 at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. Thu, Dec. 3 Dallas, 7 p.m. Sat, Dec. 5 Boston, 7 p.m. Mon, Dec. 7 Buffalo, 7 p.m. Wed, Dec. 9 N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Sun, Dec. 13 at Chicago, 4 p.m. Tue, Dec. 15 at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Thu, Dec. 17 at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Fri, Dec. 18 at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. Sun, Dec. 20 at Florida, 1 p.m. Tue, Dec. 22 at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m. Sat, Dec. 26 Edmonton, 7 p.m. Mon, Dec. 28 Los Angeles, 7 p.m. 2016 January Fri, Jan. 1 Anaheim, 7 p.m. Mon, Jan. 4 Arizona, 7 p.m. Wed, Jan. 6 Carolina, 7 p.m. Sat, Jan. 9 Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Mon, Jan. 11 Florida, 7 p.m. Thu, Jan. 14 at Washington, 4 p.m. Fri, Jan. 15 at Carolina, 4 p.m. Sun, Jan. 17 at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m. Tue, Jan. 19 at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m. Thu, Jan. 21 at Boston, 4 p.m. Sat, Jan. 23 at Pittsburgh, 9:30 a.m. Tue, Jan. 26 Nashville, 7 p.m. February Thu, Feb. 4 Columbus, 7 p.m. Sat, Feb. 6 Calgary, 7 p.m. Tue, Feb. 9 at Colorado, 6 p.m. Wed, Feb. 10 at Arizona, 6:30 p.m. Sat, Feb. 13 Toronto, 4 p.m. Mon, Feb. 15 Minnesota, 7 p.m. Thu, Feb. 18 Anaheim, 7 p.m. Fri, Feb. 19 at Calgary, 6 p.m. Sun, Feb. 21 Colorado, 7 p.m. Thu, Feb. 25 Ottawa, 7 p.m. Sun, Feb. 28 San Jose, 4 p.m. March Tue, March 1 N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Thu, March 3 San Jose, 7 p.m. Sat, March 5 at San Jose, 7 p.m. Mon, March 7 at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. Wed, March 9 Arizona, 7 p.m. Sat, March 12 Nashville, 7 p.m. Mon, March 14 Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Wed, March 16 Colorado, 7 p.m. Fri, March 18 at Edmonton, 6 p.m. Sat, March 19 St. Louis, 7 p.m. Tue, March 22 at Winnipeg, 5 p.m. Thu, March 24 at Nashville, 5 p.m. Fri, March 25 at St. Louis, 5 p.m. Sun, March 27 Chicago, 5 p.m. Tue, March 29 San Jose, 7 p.m. Thu, March 31 at San Jose, 7:30 p.m. April Fri, April 1 at Anaheim, 7 p.m. Mon, April 4 Los Angeles, 7 p.m. Wed, April 6 at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Thu, April 7 at Calgary, 6 p.m. Sat, April 9 Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Henry Burris, right, hands off to Chevon Walker CFL football action against the Montreal Alouettes in Montreal, Thursday. [CP PHOTO]

Redblacks beat Als to open 2015 season BILL BEACON THE CANADIAN PRESS

MONTREAL — Jeremiah Johnson scored in the fourth quarter as the Ottawa Redblacks came back to defeat Montreal 20-16 after the Alouettes lost both starting quarterback Jonathan Crompton and backup Dan LeFevour to injury in the CFL season opener on Thursday night. Brandon Bridge of Mississauga, Ont., the first Canadian to play quarterback for Montreal since Gerry Datillio in 1985, took over midway through the third quarter after LeFevour was injured on only his second play from scrimmage. Ernest Jackson caught a touchdown pass for Ottawa, which also had a Delbert Alvarado field goal, a safety and a two-point conversion by quarterback Henry Burris. Tyrell Sutton and Jean-Cristophe Beaulieu had TDs and rookie Boris Bede had a field goal for Montreal, which led 13-5 at halftime despite Crompton going only 5 for 17 for 51 yards. Sutton scored on the opening series as he carried 27 yards to set up his own five-yard TD run. Bede missed the 32-yard convert, mainly because the holder, Bridge, had the ball facing the wrong way. Burris marched the Redblacks back to the Montreal 29, but Alvarado’s field goal attempt was blocked by John Bowman and recovered by Allan-Michael Cash. Cash picked off a pass in the second quarter, only to have Ottawa’s Moton Hopkins intercept a Crompton pass on the next play. That set up Alvarado’s 40-yard field goal at 4:11. The Redblacks picked up a safety, but Jonathan Hefney picked off a Burris pass and, six plays later, Crompton hit Beaulieu with a four-yard TD pass at 9:18. Ottawa looked ready to answer back when Burris threw his third interception of the half to Billy Parker. Burris made up for it on the opening drive of the second half, an 11-play drive kept alive by a fake punt and a fake field goal attempt. It ended with a 13-yard TD pass.

American League East W L Tampa Bay 41 33 NY Yankees 39 34 Baltimore 38 34 Toronto 39 35 Boston 32 42 Central W L Kansas City 41 28 Minnesota 39 33 Detroit 37 36 Cleveland 33 38 Chicago Sox 32 40 West W L Houston 43 32 LA Angels 37 36 Texas 37 36 Oakland 34 41 Seattle 33 40 National League East W L Washington 40 33 NY Mets 37 37 Atlanta 35 38 Miami 30 44 Philadelphia 26 48 Central W L St. Louis 48 24 Pittsburgh 40 31 Chicago Cubs 39 32 Cincinnati 33 37 Milwaukee 27 47 West W L LA Dodgers 41 33 San Francisco 40 34 Arizona 35 37 San Diego 35 40 Colorado 32 40

PCT .554 .534 .528 .527 .432 PCT .594 .542 .507 .465 .444 PCT .573 .507 .507 .453 .452

GB Strk - L1 1.5 L1 2.0 W1 2.0 W1 9.0 L1 GB Strk - W1 3.5 W1 6.0 L2 9.0 W1 10.5 W1 GB Strk - W1 5.0 W1 5.0 L5 9.0 W5 9.0 L1

PCT .548 .500 .479 .405 .351 PCT .667 .563 .549 .471 .365 PCT .554 .541 .486 .467 .444

GB Strk - W6 3.5 W1 5.0 L3 10.5 L4 14.5 L1 GB Strk - W3 7.5 L1 8.5 L2 14.0 W1 22.0 L1 GB Strk - W2 1.0 W2 5.0 L1 6.5 L2 8.0 W1

Today’s schedule with probable starters Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 4:05 pm Perez (4-0) vs. Liriano (4-6) Washington at Philadelphia, 4:05 pm Scherzer (8-5) vs. Harang (4-9) Cleveland at Baltimore, 4:05 pm Kluber (3-9) vs. Chen (3-4) Texas at Toronto, 4:07 pm Martinez (5-3) vs. Buehrle (7-4) Chi. White Sox at Detroit, 4:08 pm Quintana (3-7) vs. Sanchez (6-7) Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets, 4:10 pm Lorenzen (3-2) vs. Syndergaard (2-4) L.A. Dodgers at Miami, 4:10 pm Anderson (3-4) vs. Koehler (5-4) Boston at Tampa Bay, 4:10 pm Porcello (4-8) vs. Ramirez (6-2) N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 5:10 pm Tanaka (4-3) vs. Velasquez (0-0) Minnesota at Milwaukee, 5:10 pm May (4-5) vs. Lohse (3-9) Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 5:15 pm Arrieta (7-5) vs. Lackey (6-4) Kansas City at Oakland, 7:05 pm Volquez (7-4) vs. Hahn (5-5) Seattle at L.A. Angels, 7:05 pm Walker (5-6) vs. Weaver (4-8) Arizona at San Diego, 7:10 pm Ray (2-2) vs. Ross (4-7) Colorado at San Francisco, 7:15 pm Bettis (3-2) vs. Hudson (5-6)

White Sox 8, Tigers 7 (10 inn) Eaton CF Beckham IF Abreu 1B LaRoche DH Cabrera LF Garcia RF Gillaspie 3B Ramirez SS Flowers C Shuck PH Sanchez 2B Totals

Detroit

ab r h bi ab r h bi 4 2 2 1 Davis CF 5120 4 0 0 0 Holaday C 1 0 1 2 4 1 0 0 Kinsler 2B 6 1 1 2 5 0 1 2 Cabrera 1B 5 0 1 0 3 2 1 0 Martinez DH 4 1 3 0 4 2 1 1 Wilson PR-DH1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 Cespedes LF 5 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 Martinez RF 5 1 1 2 4 0 1 1 Cast’anos 3B 3 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 RominePR-3B1 2 1 0 5 0 2 3 McCann C 2 0 0 0 39 8 10 8 Gose PH-CF 1 1 0 0 Iglesias SS 4 0 3 1 Totals 43 7 16 7

Chicago Sox 120 020 000 3 8 Detroit 200 020 010 2 7 2B: CWS Garcia, A (8, Simon), LaRoche (12, Simon), Ramirez, Al (13, Hardy, B); DET Martinez, V (5, Rodon), Castellanos (10, Putnam). 3B: CWS Sanchez, C (1, Chamberlain); DET Castellanos (4, Rodon). GIDP: CWS Garcia, A; DET Martinez, V, Cabrera, M, Cespedes. HR: CWS Eaton (4, 1st inning off Simon, 0 on, 0 out); DET Kinsler (2, 1st inning off Rodon, 1 on, 0 out), Martinez, J (18, 5th inning off Rodon, 1 on, 2 out). S: CWS Eaton. Team Lob: CWS 8; DET 12. DP: CWS 3 (Sanchez, C-Beckham, G-Abreu 2, Beckham, G-Sanchez, C-Abreu); DET (Kinsler-Cabrera, M). E: CWS Gillaspie (9, throw). Chicago Sox IP H R ER BB SO C Rodon 5.0 8 4 4 3 7 J Petricka 2.0 3 0 0 0 1 S Putnam 1.0 1 1 1 0 2 Z Duke (W, 3-2 ) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 D Robertson 1.0 3 2 2 2 2 Detroit IP H R ER BB SO A Simon 6.1 6 5 5 3 5 B Rondon 0.2 0 0 0 0 2 B Hardy 0.2 1 0 0 1 0 W Wilson 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 J Soria 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 J Chamberlain (L, 0-2) 1.0 2 3 3 1 1 Time: 3:53. Att: 40,355.

Athletics 6, Rangers 3 Oakland

Burns CF Sogard 2B Vogt C Zobrist DH Reddick RF Lawrie 3B Davis 1B Semien SS Fuld LF Totals

Texas

ab r h bi ab r h bi 5 1 1 0 Odor 2B 5000 5 2 2 0 Choo RF 4010 5 1 3 0 Fielder DH 4 1 2 0 3 1 1 1 Beltre 3B 4 0 1 0 3 0 2 3 Moreland 1B 4 1 3 2 3 1 0 0 Gallo LF 4110 3 0 0 0 Andrus SS 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Martin CF 4 0 0 0 4 0 1 2 Chirinos C 4 0 2 1 35 6 10 6 Totals 37 3 10 3

Oakland 000 021 300 6 Texas 000 210 000 3 2B: TEX Gallo (3, Gray), Fielder (17, Gray), Chirinos (11, Gray). GIDP: OAK Lawrie. HR: TEX Moreland (9, 4th inning off Gray, 0 on, 0 out). Team Lob: OAK 7; TEX 8. DP: TEX (Andrus-Odor-Moreland). Oakland IP H R ER BB SO S Gray (W, 9-3 ) 6.0 9 3 3 1 7 T Pomeranz 1.1 1 0 0 0 1 E Mujica 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 T Clippard 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 Texas IP H R ER BB SO C Lewis 6.0 5 3 3 3 3 K Kela (L, 4-5 ) 0.2 2 2 2 0 1 S Freeman 0.0 2 1 1 1 0 S Patton 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 R Detwiler 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 Time: 2:57. Att: 29,251.

Orioles 8, Red Sox 6 Baltimore

Giants 13, Padres 8 San Diego

Yesterday’s results Chicago Sox 8, Detroit 7 Baltimore 8, Boston 6 Oakland 6, Texas 3 NY Mets 2, Milwaukee 0 LA Dodgers 4, Chicago Cubs 0 Colorado 6, Arizona 4 San Fran 13, San Diego 8 Washington 7, Atlanta 0 St. Louis 5, Miami 1 Houston 4, NY Yankees 0 Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 4 (13 innings)

Chicago Sox

Orioles 8, Red Sox 6 (Cont’d) HR: BAL Wieters (3, 4th inning off Rodriguez, E, 1 on, 1 out); BOS De Aza (4, 4th inning off Gonzalez, Mi, 2 on, 0 out). S: BAL Flaherty. Team Lob: BAL 9; BOS 6. DP: BAL (Hardy, J-Parmelee); BOS (Bradley, J-Swihart). E: BOS Rodriguez, E (1, throw), Napoli (3, fielding). Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO M Gon’lez (W, 6-4 ) 5.0 8 4 4 0 4 T McFarland 2.0 3 2 2 0 1 R Hunter 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 Z Britton 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 Boston IP H R ER BB SO E Rod’guez (L, 3-2 ) 3.2 7 6 6 0 5 A Ogando 1.1 1 0 0 0 0 T Layne 0.2 1 1 1 0 1 J Aro 1.1 4 1 1 0 2 R Ross 2.0 1 0 0 2 1 HBP: Flaherty (by Layne). Time: 3:06. Att: 37,706.

Boston

ab r h bi ab r h bi Machado 3B 4 0 1 1 Betts CF 5110 Parmelee 1B 5 1 1 0 Holt 2B 5000 Reimold OF 5 2 2 0 Bogaerts SS 5 1 2 1 Wieters C 5 1 2 2 Ortiz DH 4000 Young RF 4 1 1 0 Sandoval 3B 4 1 1 0 Lough CF 1 0 0 0 Napoli 1B 3 2 2 0 Davis DH 4 1 2 1 Swihart C 4 0 2 1 Hardy SS 5 1 2 2 Bradley RF 4 0 2 0 Pearce LF 5 1 3 0 Totals 34 5 10 2 Flaherty 2B 1 0 0 1 Totals 39 8 14 7

Baltimore 000 601 100 8 Boston 010 300 200 6 SB: BAL Pearce (1, 3rd base off Layne/ Swihart). 2B: BAL Parmelee (3, Rodriguez, E), Hardy, J (5, Rodriguez, E), Pearce 2 (5, Layne, Aro), Reimold (1, Aro), Davis, C (13, Aro); BOS Bogaerts 2 (14, Gonzalez, Mi, McFarland), Napoli (10, Gonzalez, Mi). GIDP: BOS De Aza. Continued next column

San Fran

ab r h bi ab r h bi Kemp RF 4 1 2 2 Pagan CF 5 1 2 1 Venable CF 2 1 0 0 Panik 2B 4231 Norris PH-C 1 1 0 0 Duffy 3B 5221 Alonso 1B 5 1 1 0 Posey C 5333 Upton LF 5 0 1 0 Belt 1B 5131 M’brooks 3B 4 1 1 1 Crawford SS 4 2 2 2 Amarista CF 4 1 2 2 Blanco RF-LF 4 1 2 3 Hedges C 3 0 0 0 Ishikawa LF 2 0 0 0 Wallace PH 1 0 1 1 Maxwell RF 3 0 0 0 Shields P 1 0 0 0 Heston P 3 0 1 1 Solarte PH-2B2 1 2 1 McGehee PH 1 0 1 0 S’genberg 2B 2 0 0 0 Totals 41 121913 Barmes PH-SS2 1 1 1 Totals 36 8 11 8

San Diego 000 000 260 8 San Fran 200 320 24x 13 SB: SF Panik (3, 2nd base off Shields/ Hedges). 2B: SD Solarte (14, Affeldt), Barmes (7, Affeldt); SF Pagan (10, Shields), Posey 2 (12, Mateo, Maurer), Crawford, B (16, Maurer). 3B: SD Middlebrooks (2, Heston); SF Belt 2 (3, Shields, Shields), Duffy, M (2, Shields), Crawford, B (3, Mateo). GIDP: SD Venable, Spangenberg. bSD Kemp (5, 8th inning off Affeldt, 1 on, 0 out). Team Lob: SD 5; SF 7. DP: SF 2 (Crawford, B-Belt, Heston-Crawford, B-Belt). San Diego IP H R ER BB SO J Shields (L, 7-2 ) 4.0 9 7 7 2 7 F Garces 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 M Mateo 2.0 3 2 2 0 4 S Kelley 0.1 2 2 2 0 0 B Maurer 0.2 4 2 2 0 0 San Fran IP H R ER BB SO C Heston (W, 8-5 ) 7.0 5 2 2 1 6 J Affeldt 0.0 3 4 4 1 0 J Lopez 0.0 1 1 1 0 0 S Romo 1.0 3 1 1 0 1 H Strickland 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 HBP: Kemp (by Strickland). Time: 3:11. Att: 41,533.

Rockies 6, Diamondbacks 4 Arizona

Colorado

ab r h bi ab r h bi Ahmed SS 4 1 1 0 Blackmon CF 4 1 1 0 Dorn PH 1 0 0 1 Ynoa 2B 3000 Pollock CF 4 1 2 1 Arenado 3B 3 2 1 1 G’schmidt 1B 2 0 1 1 PaulsenLF-1B4 0 0 1 Tomas RF 5 0 0 0 Rosario 1B 4 1 3 1 Hill 3B 4 0 0 0 McKenry C 3 1 0 0 Owings 2B 4 0 1 0 Descalso SS 2 0 0 0 Peralta LF 3 0 1 0 Barnes RF-LF 4 0 1 0 De La Rosa P 3 0 1 0 De La Rosa P 2 0 0 0 Totals 30 2 7 3 Tulowitzki SS 1 1 1 1 Totals 30 6 7 4

Arizona Colorado

000 001 102 4 000 001 05x 6

West Coast League East Yakima Valley Kelowna Walla Walla Wenatchee South Bend Medford Corvallis Klamath Falls West Bellingham Kitsap Cowlitz Victoria

W 12 10 8 5 W 15 6 6 3 W 11 8 7 7

L 6 5 9 10 L 3 9 12 12 L 7 7 7 11

PCT .667 .667 .471 .333 PCT .833 .400 .333 .200 PCT .611 .533 .500 .389

GB .5 3.5 5.5 GB 6 9 9.5 GB 1.5 2 4

Strk W3 W1 L2 L3 Strk W8 L1 L6 L1 Strk L1 W2 W2 L2

Yesterday’s results Bend 7, Corvallis 6 Kitsap 7, Victoria 4 Walla Walla at Cowlitz Yakima Valley 7, Wenatchee 4 Today’s schedule Corvallis at Medford, 6:35 p.m. Cowlitz at Bend, 6:35 p.m. Walla Walla at Klamath Falls, 6:35 p.m. Wenatchee at Victoria, 6:35 p.m. Kelowna at Yakima Valley, 7:05 p.m. Kitsap at Bellingham, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Wenatchee at Victoria, 6:35 p.m. Corvallis at Medford, 6:35 p.m. Cowlitz at Bend, 6:35 p.m. Walla Walla at Klamath Falls, 6:35 p.m. Kelowna at Yakima Valley, 7:05 p.m. Kitsap at Bellingham, 7:05 p.m. Sunday, June 28 Cowlitz at Bend, 1:05 p.m. Wenatchee at Victoria, 1:05 p.m. Kitsap at Bellingham, 3:05 p.m.

BlueJackets 7, HarbourCats 4 Victoria

Degoti Meyer Gretler Collard Rankin Pries Guibor Alcantara Goldstein Polshuk Amezquita Jarvis Winchester Andreychuk Floyd Totals

Kitsap

ab r h bi 1 0 0 1 Nobach 5 0 0 0 Scudder 3 1 0 0 Bautista 3 0 0 0 Junior 2 1 1 0 Robinson 2 0 0 0 Sommer 1 0 0 0 Ping 2 0 1 0 Veasey 2 1 1 2 Brown 2 1 0 0 Dunlap 1 0 0 0 Totals 2010 2010 2000 2000 32 4 5 3

ab r h bi 5110 4210 5010 0000 3220 2100 5123 3000 3000 2001 32 7 7 4

B.C. Premier League W 22 22 24 20 18 14 18 13 10 9 9 6

L 7 10 11 12 14 11 17 21 20 18 22 22

GOLF

Golf (Cont’d)

NBA Draft

2015 player rankings and tournament schedule

Canadian PGA Tour

Full Round-1 results 1 Minnesota Timberwolves: KarlAnthony Towns, PF/C, Kentucky 2 Los Angeles Lakers: D’Angelo Russell, G, Ohio State 3 Philadelphia 76ers: Jahlil Okafor, C, Duke 4 New York Knicks: Kristaps Porzingis, F/C, Sevilla 5 Orlando Magic: Mario Hezonja, G/F, FC Barcelona 6 Sacramento Kings: Willie CauleyStein, C, Kentucky 7 Denver Nuggets: Emmanuel Mudiay, PG, Guangdong 8 Detroit Pistons: Stanley Johnson, SF, Arizona 9 Charlotte Hornets: Frank Kaminsky, PF, Wisconsin 10 Miami Heat: Justise Winslow, SF, Duke 11 Indiana Pacers: Myles Turner, C, Texas 12 Utah Jazz: Trey Lyles, F, Kentucky 13 Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker, SG, Kentucky 14 Oklahoma City Thunder: Cameron Payne, PG, Murray State 15 Washington Wizards (via Atlanta): Kelly Oubre, SF, Kansas 16 Boston Celtics: Terry Rozier, PG, Louisville 17 Milwaukee Bucks: Rashad Vaughn, SG, UNLV 18 Houston Rockets: Sam Dekker, SF, Wisconsin 19 New York Knicks (via Atlanta via Washington): Jerian Grant, G, Notre Dame 20 Toronto Raptors: Deion Wright, PG, Utah 21 Dallas Mavericks: Justin Anderson, SF, Virginia 22 Chicago Bulls: Bobby Portis, PF, Arkansas 23 Brooklyn Nets (via Portland): Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, SF, Arizona 24 Minnesota Timberwolves (via Cleveland): Tyus Jones, PG, Duke 25 Memphis Grizzlies: Jarell Martin, F, LSU 26 San Antonio Spurs: Nikola Milutinov, C, Partizan 27 Los Angeles Lakers: Larry Nance, Jr., F, Wyoming 28 Boston Celtics: R.J. Hunter, SG, Georgia State 29 Brooklyn Nets: Chris McCullough, PF, Syracuse 30 Golden State Warriors: Kevon Looney, F, UCLA

TENNIS Current world rankings, as of June 22 Player Points 1 Novak Djokovic, Serbia 13,845 2 Roger Federer, Switzerland 9665 3 Andy Murray, Britain 7450 4 Stan Wawrinka, Switzerland 5790 5 Kei Nishikori, Japan 5660 6 Tomas Berdych, Czech Rep 5050 7 David Ferrer, Spain 4490 8 Milos Raonic, Toronto 4440 9 Marin Cilic, Croatia 3540 10 Rafael Nadal, Spain 3135 11 Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria 2600 12 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France 2565 54 Vasek Pospisil, Vernon, B.C.870 Aegon Open Nottingham, June 21-28 Nottingham, England Outdoor, surface: Grass. Purse €644,065 Singles, Quarterfinals Sam Querrey (12), United States, def. Gilles Simon (2), France, 5-7, 7-6 (8), 6-4. Denis Istomin, Uzbekistan, def. Leonardo Mayer (4), Argentina, 6-3, 6-7 (8), 7-6 (6). Marcos Baghdatis, Cyprus, def. Simone Bolelli, Italy, 6-4, 6-4. Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine, def. Lu Yen-Hsun, Taiwan, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (4). Doubles - Semifinals Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, and David Marrero (2), Spain, def. Lukasz Kubot, Poland, and Max Mirnyi, Belarus, 7-5, 1-6, 12-10. Doubles - Quarterfinals Chris Guccione, Australia, and Andre Sa, Brazil, def. Marcel Granollers, Spain, and Leander Paes (1), India, 6-4, 3-6, 10-7.

WTA Aegon International Eastbourne, June 22-27 Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, England Surface: Grass. Purse: $665,900 2014 champion: Madison Keys Singles - Quarterfinals Caroline Wozniacki (2), Denmark, def. Andrea Petkovic (10), Germany, 7-5, 6-1. Agnieszka Radwanska (9), Poland, def. Tsvetana Pironkova, Bulgaria, 6-2, 6-2. Belinda Bencic, Switzerland, def. Johanna Konta, Britain, 2-6, 6-0, 6-3. Sloane Stephens, United States, def. Daria Gavrilova, Russia, walkover. Doubles - Quarterfinals Ekaterina Makarova, Russia, and Elena Vesnina (2), Russia, def. Cara Black, Zimbabwe, and Lisa Raymond, United States, 7-5, 7-5. Yung-Jan Chan, Taiwan, and Zheng Jie, China, def. Julia Goerges, Germany, and Lucie Hradecka, Czech Republic, 6-3, 3-6, 11-9.

Pct GB .759 .688 1.5 .686 1 .625 3.5 .563 5.5 .560 6.0 .514 7.0 .382 11.5 .333 12.5 .333 12 .290 14 .214 15.5

Yesterday’s result Whalley 1, North Delta 0 Today’s schedule Abbotsford at Langley, 7 p.m. Saturday June 27 White Rock at North Delta, 11 a.m. Parksville at Abbotsford, 1 p.m. Vic Mariners at Whalley, 1 p.m. White Rock at North Delta, 1:30 p.m. Parksville at Abbotsford, 3:30 p.m. Vic Mariners at Whalley, 3:30 p.m.

ATP and WTA: The Championships, Wimbledon, June 29-July 12 (Major tournament) Wimbledon, London, England

LACROSSE Western Lacrosse Assn WLA Senior A Standings GP New Westminster 8 Victoria 8 Burnaby 9 Coquitlam 8 Langley 9 Maple Ridge 9 Nanaimo 7

PGA This week: Travelers Championship, June 25-28 TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Connecticut. Par 70, 6,841 yards. Purse: $6,400,000. 2014 champion: Kevin Streelman Leaderboard - Round 1 Golfer Par 1 Bubba Watson -8 T2 Seung-yul Noh -6 T2 Keegan Bradley -6 T2 Brian Stuard -6 T2 Harris English -6 T2 Jason Gore -6 T7 Scott Langley -5 T7 Chris Stroud -5 T7 Robert Garrigus -5 T7 Carl Pettersson -5 T7 Tom Gillis -5 T7 Scott Brown -5 T7 Zach Johnson -5 T7 Will MacKenzie -5 T15 Brice Garnett -4 T15 Nicholas Thompson -4 T15 Danny Lee -4 T15 Bryce Molder -4 T15 Mark Wilson -4 T15 Gary Woodland -4 T15 Brian Harman -4 T15 Ernie Els -4 T15 Jhonattan Vegas -4 T15 Alexandre Rocha -4 T15 Jason Bohn -4 T15 Padraig Harrington -4 T27 Graham DeLaet Weyburn, Sask. -3 T27 Adam Hadwin Abbotsford, B.C. -3 T27 William McGirt -3 T27 Jim Herman -3 T27 Colt Knost -3 T27 Morgan Hoffmann -3 T27 Paul Casey -3 T27 Sergio Garcia -3 T27 Lucas Glover -3 T27 Kyle Stanley -3 T27 Francesco Molinari -3 T27 Jon Curran -3 T27 Patrick Reed -3 Other Canadians T76 Roger Sloan -1 T122 Mike Weir +2 T122 Jean-Philip Cornellier +2 T148 Nick Taylor +5

R1 62 64 64 64 64 64 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66

W 6 6 5 4 4 2 2

L 2 2 4 4 5 7 5

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 12 12 10 8 8 4 4

Current tournaments The Syncrude Boreal Open, June 25-28 Fort McMurray Golf Club, Ft. McMurray, Alta. Par 72, 6,857 yards. Purse: $175,000. 2014 champion: Joel Dahmen Leaderboard - Round 1 Golfer Par Canadians denoted by *) T1 Chase Marinell -8 T1 *Ben Silverman -8 T3 Zack Byrd -6 T3 Sam Ryder -6 T3 *Stuart Anderson -6 T3 Talor Gooch -6 T3 Michael Miller -6 T3 *Riley Fleming -6 T9 Dillon Rust -5 T9 Eric Frazzetta -5 T9 Donald Constable -5 T9 Bruce Woodall -5 T9 Clayton Rask -5 T9 Joseph Harrison -5 T9 Chris Killmer -5 T9 Ethan Tracy -5 T9 John Catlin -5 T18 Jamey Taylor -4 T18 Nyasha Mauchaza -4 T18 Brant Peaper -4

R1 64 64 66 66 66 66 66 66 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 68 68 68

Champions Tour U.S. Senior Open Championship, June 25-28 Del Paso Country Club, Sacramento, California. Par 70, 6,994 yards. Purse: $3,500,000. 2014 champion: Colin Montgomerie

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Team North Shore Langley Vic Eagles Nanaimo Okanagan North Delta Whalley Coquitlam Abbotsford Vic Mariners White Rock Parksville

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Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, June 25-29 Pinnacle Country Club, Rogers, Arkansas. Par 71, 7,001 yards. Purse: $2,000,000. 2014 champion: Stacy Lewis

Leaderboard - Round 1 Golfer Par 1 Tom Watson -4 T2 Michael Allen -3 T2 Woody Austin -3 T2 Jim Carter -3 T2 Jeff Hart -3 T2 P.H. Horgan -3 T2 Lee Janzen -3 T8 Scott Dunlap -2 T8 Barry Lane -2 T8 Colin Montgomerie -2 T8 Kiyoshi Murota -2 T8 Kevin Sutherland -2 T13 Billy Andrade -1 T13 Philip Golding -1 T13 Mark O’Meara -1 T13 Gene Sauers -1 T13 Stephen Schneiter -1 T13 Peter Senior -1 T13 Kirk Triplett -1 T13 Grant Waite -1 Canadian results T60 Stephen Ames 2 72 T60 Rick Gibson 2 T75 Dave Bunker 3

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Web.com Tour Air Capital Classic, June 25-28 Crestview Country Club in Wichita, Kansas, North Course. Par 70, 6,925 yards. Purse: $600,000. 2014 champion: Sebastian Cappelen

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SOCCER FIFA Women’s World Cup June 6-July 5 Defending champion: Japan Quarterfinals (Round of 8) Today’s schedule Germany vs. France, at Montreal, 1 p.m. China vs. USA at Ottawa, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Australia vs. Japan, at Edmonton, 1 p.m. England vs. Canada, at Vancouver, 4:30 p.m. Semifinals Tuesday, June 30 at Montreal, 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 at Edmonton, 4 p.m Saturday, July 4 Third place medal at Edmonton, 1 pm. Sunday, July 5 Championship final at Vancouver, 4 p.m. Round of 16 (All games elimination) Full results Germany 4, Sweden 1, at Ottawa Scoring: Germany Mittag 24’; Sasic 36’ (pen), 78’; Marozsan 88’. Sweden: Sembrant 82’ China 1, Cameroon 0, at Edmonton Scoring: Wang Shanshan 12’ Australia 1, Brazil 0, at Moncton Scoring: Simon 80’ France 3, South Korea 0, at Montreal Scoring: Delie 4’, 48’, Thomis 8’ Canada 1, Switzerland 0 at Vancouver Scoring: Josee Belanger, 52’

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Saturday, June 27 DC United at Toronto, 2 p.m. Montreal at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Vancouver at New England, 4:30 p.m. Colorado at Sporting KC, 5:30 p.m. Columbus at Salt Lake, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at San Jose, 7:30 p.m.

Leaderboard - Round 1 Golfer Par 1 Seamus Power -7 T2 Henrik Norlander -6 T2 D.H. Lee -6 T2 Dawie van der Walt -6 T2 Timothy Madigan -6 T6 Si Woo Kim -5 T6 Matt Weibring -5 T6 Adam Crawford -5 T9 Lucas Lee -4 T9 Andrew Landry -4 T9 Steve Allan -4 T9 Hunter Hamrick -4 T9 Bronson La’Cassie -4 T9 Andy Winings -4 T9 Ryan Nelson -4 T9 Josh Teater -4 T9 Tag Ridings -4 T9 Martin Piller -4 T9 J Fernandez-Valdes -4 T9 Andrew Yun -4 Canadian results T83 Ted Brown 1 T83 Adam Svensson 1 T83 Taylor Pendrith 1 T121 Brad Fritsch 3

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European Tour BMW International Open, June 25-28 Golfclub Munchen Eichenried, Munich, Germany. Par 72, 7,181 yards. Purse: $2,000,000. 2014 champion: Fabrizio Zanotti Leaderboard - Round 1 Golfer Par T1 Lasse Jensen -7 T1 R Cabrera Bello -7 T1 Daniel Gaunt -7 4 Andrew Johnston -6 T5 Victor Riu -5 T5 K. Aphibarnrat -5 T5 James Morrison -5 T5 Tommy Fleetwood -5 T5 Henrik Stenson -5 T10 Marcel Schneider -4 T10 Kevin Phelan -4 T10 Retief Goosen -4 T10 Tjaart van der Walt -4 T10 Antonio Hortal -4 T10 Florian Fritsch -4 T10 Paul Lawrie -4 T10 Thongchai Jaidee -4 T10 Julien Quesne -4 T10 Edoardo Molinari -4 T10 Joakim Lagergren -4 T21 Michael Hoey -3 T21 David Howell -3 T21 Bradley Dredge -3 T21 Eddie Pepperell -3 T21 Johan Carlsson -3 T21 Chris Paisley -3 T21 Garth Mulroy -3 T21 Oliver Farr -3 T21 Damien McGrane -3 T21 M Lorenzo-Vera -3 T21 Andrea Pavan -3 T21 Anders Hansen -3 T21 Trevor Fisher Jr -3 T21 Peter Hanson -3 T21 Carlos Del Moral -3 T21 Jorge Campillo -3 T21 Edouard Espana -3

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Upcoming tournaments PGA

Today’s schedule New Westminster at Victoria, 7:45 p.m.

Sunday, June 28 NY Red Bulls at NY City FC, 1:30 p.m. Seattle at Portland, 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 27 New Westminster vs. Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Victoria at Coquitlam, 7:00 p.m.

The Greenbrier Classic, July 2-5 The Old White TPC, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Par 70, 7,287 yards. Purse: $6,700,000. 2014 champion: Angel Cabrera

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Sunday, June 28 Nanaimo at Maple Ridge, 6:45 p.m.

BC Junior A Lacrosse League Standings GP W L T Pts Coquitlam 17 16 1 0 32 Delta 17 12 5 0 24 Victoria 16 10 6 0 20 New Westminster 16 10 6 0 20 Langley 18 5 11 2 12 Nanaimo 16 5 10 1 10 Port Coquitlam 17 4 12 1 9 Burnaby 17 3 14 0 6 Yesterday’s result Coquitlam 18, Langley 9 Today’s schedule Coquitlam vs. Port Coquitlam, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Langley vs. Victoria, 5 p.m.

Van United Mid Isle Victoria Van Tbirds Khalsa SC Kamloops Abbotsford Tim Hortons FC Tigers

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Yesterday’s schedule Van Tbirds at FC Tigers, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Van Tbirds at Mid Isle, 1 p.m. Abbotsford at FC Tigers, 2 p.m. Kamloops at Vancouver United, 4 p.m. Tim Hortons at Khalsa, 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28 Tim Hortons at Vancouver United, noon Mid Isle at Victoria, 2 p.m. Kamloops at Khalsa , 3 p.m.

No events this week Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel, July 2-5 Dakota Dunes Golf Links, Saskatoon Sask. Par 72, 7301 yards. Purse: $175,000. 2014 champion: Matt Harmon

LPGA U.S. Women’s Open, July 9-12 Lancaster Country Club, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Par 72, 6,657 yards. Purse: $4,000,000. 2014 champion: Michelle Wie

Champions Tour No events this week Encompass Championship, July 10-12 North Shore Country Club, Glenview, Illinois. Par 72, 7,031 yards. Purse: $1,900,000. 2014 champion: Tom Lehman

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Roses grown in heaven Lord, pick a bunch for me Place them in my dad’s arms and tell him they’re from me Tell him that we love and miss him, when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile, Because remembering you is easy Dad, we do it everyday But missing you is the heartache that will never go away. Love and miss you Dad today, tomorrow and forever Shawndy, Duane, Michael and your little cowgirl Sophie

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Born in Bruno, Saskatchewan May 5, 1936, Sylvia (Sally) Hope Siermacheski (Smood) passed peacefully on June 16, 2015. Sally is predeceased by her husband of 60 years Peter Siermacheski (2015), and her son Robert (2011). Sally is also predeceased by her parents Anton and Jean (Indzeoski) Smood and her siblings Anne (Mike) Fay, Mary (John) Rothwell, Lena (Greg) Symak, Peter (Julie) Smood, Ernie (Verda) Smood, and Diane Meyer. Sally is survived by her children Les (Yvonne), Kelly (Jim) Fisher, Pete (Catherine), and Tracey (Laurie) Brown. Sally is also survived by her grandchildren, Jaret, Lauren, Rachel, Brandon (Chantelle), Richard (Nicole), Christopher (Chelsea), and Addison; and great-grandchildren Alex, Summer, and Riley. All of you were a blessing and a joy to her and brought many smiles to her face. Finally, Sally is survived by her siblings Frank (Audrey) Smood, Olga (Joe) Krieg, Larry (Sharon) Smood, Verna Keumper, and Lorna (Wayne) Miskolczi. Sally lost her mother at an early age but with her great strength and faith in God she helped raise her brothers and sisters. Sally, the beautiful girl of the prairie, met the love of her life Peter and began to raise a wonderful family. In 1965 they moved to Port Alberni where she lived the rest of her life. Sally was not only a devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, but in these roles, she was also a leader, teacher, doctor, counselor, mentor, chef and friend--- she touched us all. With her great faith and kind heart she never turned away a soul in need. We will never forget the feasts that she made for us, and the kind words that she shared when our hearts were full of joy or our hearts were troubled. Sally (mom, grandma), your presence will be missed in our lives. Your memories will be treasured-- forever. We will always love you and will never forget you. Prayers will be held at Notre Dame Parish, 4731 Burke Road on Friday July 3rd at 7:30 pm, followed by a memorial mass on Saturday July 4th at 11:00 am. A memorial lunch will be served in the church basement after the services.

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Month in jail for ‘lying’ ex-MP One-time Tory convicted covering up breach on rules; barred from running for five years COLIN PERKEL THE CANADIAN PRESS

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — A former MP who spoke for Prime Minister Stephen Harper when it came to electoral-fraud allegations was sentenced Thursday to one month in jail and barred from running for office for five years for cheating during an election campaign. Dean Del Mastro deliberately broke spending rules then tried to cover up his crime, said Superior Court Justice Lisa Cameron, who ruled that incarceration was appropriate for the first-time offender. “He was prepared not only to break the rules but to be deceitful about it,� Cameron said. “This type of cheating and lying will result in serious sanctions.� Cameron convicted the former Conservative MP for Peterborough last fall of violating the Canada Elections Act during the 2008 federal election. She found he had knowingly exceeded spending limits, failed to report a personal contribution of $21,000 to his

Disgraced former Conservative politician Dean Del Mastro arrives at court in Peterborough, Ont., on Thursday. [THE CANADIAN PRESS]

campaign, and submitted a falsified document. The offences were the very “antithesis� of democracy and an “affront� to the principles of Canada’s democratic system, Cameron said. “Custody is required to reflect the need for denunciation and deterrence.�

Cameron refused a defence request to allow him to serve his jail time intermittently. In addition to two onemonth jail terms he will have to serve concurrently for the overspending. Cameron also imposed four months of house arrest, to start after he

is released, for the false return he filed. He will also have to pay $10,000 to the Peterborough Electoral District Association, and will be on probation for 18 months. Del Mastro, 44, has already filed an appeal of the conviction and was to apply for bail at a hearing Friday. He was led away after the sentencing for processing before being taken to a jail in nearby Lindsay. His wife was in tears. Accountant Richard McCarthy, 68, who was Del Mastro’s agent, was given a two-month conditional sentence plus one year of probation for his role. Cameron said McCarthy had acquiesced to the machinations — or at least was “wilfully blind� to them — but was much less culpable. Once Harper’s point man defending the Tories against allegations of electoral fraud, Del Mastro has maintained his innocence and once called the verdict the judge’s opinion. Going into the day’s proceedings, he said he was not worried by the prospect of a jail term. “I prefer to do whatever’s

necessary to stand for the truth,� he said. In Ottawa, the Opposition New Democrats called Del Mastro the man Harper “handpicked� to be his party’s spokesman on ethics and noted other Tories have also been convicted for electoral fraud. “Conservatives have now been convicted of cheating in every election they won,� the NDP said in a statement. Michael Sona, a former Conservative staffer, was convicted last year in the 2011 robocalls scandal. The Conservative Party pleaded guilty to exceeding election spending limits and submitting fraudulent election records in the 2006 election. Federal Infrastructure Minister Denis Lebel, speaking in Quebec City, said he didn’t think Del Mastro’s conviction and sentence would affect the Conservative banner. Prosecutor Tom Lemon said justice had been served by imprisoning Del Mastro. “Anything short of that would not have adequately denounced these offences,� Lemon said.

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Arts Lounge Music with Mohr Masala, alternate Mondays to City Council Meetings from 7 to 9 p.m. at Charâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing. June 1 - 23, 2015

Sports & recreation The 4H Boots nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bridles Horse Club meets the first and second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. at 6199 Smith Rd. No horse required. Info: 250-723-8392. Drop-in circuit training. Stay fit and have fun. Sundays at 3 p.m. Info: 778-421-2721. Horseshoe Club practices Sundays at 11 a.m. at Dry Creek Park. Info: 250-7244770 or 250-723-6050. Adult drop-in badminton on Mondays, from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Alberni Athletic Hall. Info: 250-723-8990 (Marg Hudson). After School Burn - Youth Parkour, ages 7 to 12, on Mondays and Fridays, April 13 through May 22. Sign up at Echo Centre. Info: 250-723-2181. Lawn bowling drop-in for families every Friday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Age 12+ for fun games, refreshments and goodies. 250-731-6375 or stephen@ strobeonline.ca Crib Night every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion branch No. 293 Alberni Valley.

Special interest Come and join us for Laughter Yoga at West Coast General Hospital, room A, every Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Cost is by donation, all proceeds to the WCGH Foundation. Info: 250-723-0548. Mondays at Maquinna School Gym drop-in gym and reading time from 9 to 10:15 a.m. French Parent On Tots play group meets Mondays, from 9 to 11 a.m. in room. 2 at Alberni Elementary School.

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Rotary donation Port Alberni Rotary Club recently donated $5,000 to Fir Park Village for the purchase of new draperies and window coverings. The funds were raised by Rotary at their Mardi Gras event in February. at Cherry Creek School. Spirit Square Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market at Harbour Quay, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Meat draws and other social events every Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 293, from 2 to 5 p.m. Every Sunday afternoon, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., the Kingsway Pub holds a meat draw and 50/50 raffle to benefit the Alberni Valley Hospice Society and Ty Watson House.

Child and youth Nights Alive, free drop-in recreational program for youth, ages 12-18, Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight at Gyro Youth Centre. Info: 250-723-2181.

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Support and help Port Alberni Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society Care Givers Support Group meets every third Monday of the month at Fir Park Village in the activity room at 6:30 p.m. Meals on Wheels, program needs volunteer drivers. Info: 250-730-0390. Pregnant? Concerned? For caring counsel call 1-877-88WOMAN. Low Vision group meets one Monday per month at Abbeyfield (basement) at 10 a.m. Call 250-724-0933 for more information. First Open Heart Society of Port Alberni support group. Info: 250-723-2056 or 250-724-2196. Literacy Alberni, drop-in times Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info:

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Addictions Al-Anon and Al-Ateen Support Groups, for family and friends of problem drinkers, meet Saturdays at 10 a.m. (3028 Second Ave.) study group. Info: 250-723-5526, 250-723-2372 or 250-720-4855. Alcoholics Anonymous, Port Alberni. Info: 1-800-883-3968. Narcotics Anonymous, 1-800-807-1780 for meeting times and locations. Port Alberni Friendship Center offers free counselling on addictions, mental health, relationships and other issues. Info: 250-723-8281. Everyone welcome.

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