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ENVIRONMENT
Salmon management debated MARTIN WISSMATH ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
Fisheries and Oceans Canada increased the estimate for Chinook salmon, forecasting a modest return size for the Alberni Inlet this year. But the Alberni Valley Enhancement Society, an organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of fish habitat, disagrees with the DFO’s numbers. Fisheries and Oceans upgraded their forecast from 33,000 to 54,000 in the Somass River stock assessment update last week. The numbers are based on the recreational creel fishery and escapement. Those numbers are “heavily weighted� to three-year-old Chinook, according to the DFO. “I know that the run was upgraded; I think it was a dire mistake,� said Jake Leyenaar, president of the AVES. “I don’t
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even think the 33 [thousand] are there,� he added. Only about half the number of salmon were caught at this
year’s Salmon Festival compared to last year, Leyenaar noted, down from about 2,000 pieces last year to 1,000. The DFO restrictions for Chinook salmon allowed two pieces, one over 77 centimetres and one under. “That led to a little bit of a demise for the population of adult Chinooks that were in the four and five [year-old] class,� Leyenaar said, adding that the winning catch – weighing just over 40 pounds – was probably the only five-year-old salmon caught. “So that means that the fiveyear class is virtually missing,� said Leyenaar, noting that there’s been a lack of three-yearold Chinook salmon as well. “As the situation goes on, something will have to happen. Hopefully the numbers that are needed at
the Robertson Creek Hatchery will come up.� Mike Spence, resource manager with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, said he respects Leyenaar’s opinion, there are “no guarantees� for the Chinook forecast, and the predictability for numbers of three-year-old salmon are not as accurate. The numbers published by the DFO are a statistical estimate based on the catch-per-unit reports from creel sport fishers in the Alberni area. Biologists collect and compile the data to produce a forecast, Spence noted. A return size of 54,000 would be nearly double last year’s Chinook return of 28,000, Spence said. A hopeful sign for the fishery was a significant increase in escapement at the Robertson Creek Hatchery this week. “We had 2,300 Chinook down
through Stamp Falls,� said Spence. “This time last year we had 383. But we had some cooler weather, so that’s positive.� Leyenaar said he has fished in the Alberni Inlet since the 1960s, working with conservation efforts since the 1970s. In that time the Chinook run season has been considerably condensed. “We have gone down immensely,� Leyenaar said. “We used to fish from the second week of July to the second week of October. The fish now show up around August 15 and they’re done by the first week of September. So we have three weeks of infusion of Chinook salmon.� A low streamflow advisory for Vancouver Island from the River Forecast Centre ended on Sept. 3 due to recent rainfall. Martin.Wissmath@avtimes.net
COMMUNITY
Volunteering: Community groups need new members as active contributors age KRISTI DOBSON ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
Canada geese dumped in Beaver Creek More than a dozen of the birds were discovered outside of Port Alberni. Many farmers consider the birds a pest, but the recent discovery raises legal issues. Âť Alberni Region, 3A
Czech pastor enjoys life in the Alberni Valley Most of David Zvonar’s formative years were spent under the Communist regime, but when he moved to Canada he entered a new world.  Community, 5A  Use your smartphone to jump to our Facebook page for updates on these stories or the latest breaking news.
Attracting young energy is challenge facing community groups throughout the Alberni Valley as many of the most active volunteers age. A couple of dedicated non-profit employees are hoping to streamline the process of securing new volunteers for both individuals and community groups. Barb Stevenson, program coordinator for Better at Home, has seen first-hand what happens when her organization lacks extra help. “We provide services to help keep people living in their homes and out of care longer, so when we can’t provide that, they are put on a wait list,� Stevenson said. “They are waiting for things that will benefit their quality of life.� When Stevenson’s coworker, Linda Vissia first moved to Port Alberni she noticed the Elks Club had disbanded because of its aging membership. “We need younger people to join these (service) groups,� Vissia said. “If they are not tarred with ageism and not viewed as an older person’s organization, I can see opportunities for younger people.� The Kinsmen Club has recently been able to retain its membership by attracting some new people. Jason Ferguson joined just under three years ago and will be stepping up to the president role this year. “We are very concerned about our future,� Ferguson said. “We were built as a young person’s club, but changed long
Angie Bratt, left, regularly volunteers her time and companionship with Shirley Forsyth, who shares her tips and tricks for quiltmaking. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]
“We really need new people to carry the torch. They are the ones who will sell this community and volunteerism is a huge part of that.� Ron Paulson, Port Alberni city councillor
ago when membership was suffering. The biggest hurdle for young people getting into these clubs is the feeling they are going to hang out with “old
people� and not get a say.� To help change that perception, Ferguson hopes to launch the Kin Canada Campus Club. The clubs are run by college students who organize volunteer-led opportunities in the community. “It is great for anyone thinking of a political career, as we follow the Robert’s Rules of Order,� Ferguson said. “The idea is to get young people excited about improving the community they choose for school.� A similar initiative is the Young Professionals Alberni
Valley. City councilor Ron Paulson said the group may be the turning point of getting more local young people involved. “That is the kind of group we really need to hit,� Paulson said. “They can get the message out and network in the community.� Paulson said he is stumped at what other solutions may be. “We just had a meeting with the Youth Advisory Committee and the question of how to get more young people active came up and I really don’t know the answer,� he said. See VOLUNTEERS, Page 3A
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Three dead in Tofino boat incident Victims include two Alberni residents, investigation launched by police, coroner and transport board ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
The sinking of a commercial fishing boat west of Vancouver Island claimed the lives of three men Saturday – including two from Port Alberni. Valley residents Keith Edward Standing, 48, and Doug White, 41, were among the incident’s fatalities, as well as the boat’s skipper Wesley Hagglund of Duncan. Standing served as an engineer on the vessel; White was a deckhand.
“On behalf of family members, the B.C. Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.” B.C. Coroners Service
Another unidentified crew member survived to be rescued by the Canadian Coast Guard.
The B.C. Coroners Service announced the deaths Wednesday, the result of the commercial fishing boat capsizing 55 kilometres west of Estevan Point, which is located north of Tofino. The 33-metre vessel known as the Caledonian sank after tipping. The bodies of the three deceased men were recovered by the Canadian Coast Guard over an 18-hour period after the Caledonian’s sinking. An investigation into the
deaths is underway by the RCMP, B.C. Coroners Service and the Transportation Safety Board. “The families of all three men have been notified of their deaths,” stated the Coroners Service in a statement issued Wednesday. “On behalf of family members, the B.C. Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.” news@avtimes.net
WILDLIFE
Canada Geese found dumped by Beaver Creek logging road MARTIN WISSMATH ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
More than a dozen dead Canada Geese were found next to a logging road at the end of Beaver Creek Rd. Wednesday morning, upsetting a Port Alberni resident who was out walking his dog. Dan Bebelow frequents the trails en route to Elsie Lake, and discovered the heap of goose carcasses in the bushes at the edge of a side road at about 9 a.m. Wednesday, he said, adding that he reported it to the Port Alberni RCMP, who directed him to contact the local B.C. Conservation Officer Service. Bebelow was disturbed by the scene, which he said was likely the result of a frustrated farmer trying to protect his property. “I understand that the geese are a problem,” Bebelow said. “But this is not the solution.” The geese were left out in the open, some bloodied but mostly intact, piled on top of each other next to a green plastic garbage bin and covered by a few pieces of soiled cardboard. Bebelow guessed that they had been dead for about three days. On another small side road nearby, a section was covered in goose feathers, though no dead birds were located. Bebelow said it looked like the geese had been shot, some of them were then plucked and the rest dumped. “I’m not against hunting,” Bebelow said. “I’m against waste.” Some people could have used the geese for food, he added.
Port Alberni resident Dan Bebolow looks over a pile of dead Canada Geese he discovered Wednesday morning on a logging road at the end of Beaver Creek Rd. Bebolow said it looked like the geese had been shot and dumped. [MARTIN WISSMATH, TIMES]
“I’m not against hunting. I’m against waste.” Dan Bebelow, Port Alberni resident
Canada Geese are under federal jurisdiction, protected by Environment Canada in the Migratory Birds Convention Act of 1994. An exploding population in recent decades has caused problems for airports and farmlands, with EC issuing permits to kill birds as a scare tactic to deter nesting. Canada Geese exceed
population objectives in several parts of the country, according to Environment Canada. Current numbers are unprecedented, with an estimated seven million of the birds now thriving in North America. The extraordinary growth of the species is attributed to their adaptability, particularly in landscapes altered by people. They pose a significant risk to air traffic and are a recognized pest for damaging crops. Nesting couples are notoriously aggressive and have been known to attack pets and small children. In addition to granting
hunting licences – hunters kill about 500,000 of the birds in the country every year – Environment Canada grants permits in special circumstances for destroying Canada Geese. Federal regulations recommend the use of gunshot, a cardon dioxide chamber or stunning and decapitation. If a permit is granted for “kill-to-support scaring, whenever possible carcasses should be left in the open to act as a deterrent,” according to the federal regulator. Goose carcasses may be consumed by the permit holder, but they cannot be donated to another person; however, Environment Canada is evaluating this aspect of the Migratory Birds Regulations. In an effort to curb the excessive Canada Goose population in Port Alberni, last year the city approved hunting the birds on a section of land by the Somass River across from Victoria Quay. The bylaw allowed an exception for discharging firearms in city limits. Anyone who observes a person killing geese without a permit or participating in activities believed to be in violation of the Migratory Birds Convention Act may contact EC’s Wildlife Enforcement Branch at 1-800-668-6767 or wildlife. enforcement@ec.gc.ca Martin.Wissmath@avtimes.net
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Fair promotes Alberni Valley groups VOLUNTEERS, from Page 1
“From my own experience, I am too exhausted to take the lead and we really need new people to carry the torch. They are the ones who will sell this community and volunteerism is a huge part of that.” It is opportunities like these that Vissia and Stevenson hope to promote through an upcoming Volunteer Fair. The two came
up with the idea of a one-day centralized meeting place where both individuals and various non-profit groups could meet. “Everyone can see what is out there and agencies can show off their stuff,” Vissia said. “After that, we want to see if there is an appetite for a centralized service again to provide volunteer recruitment and get feedback on what that would look like,”
Stevenson said. Stevenson said her own vision is for both a physical location and web-based portal, and to run as a co-op. “It is important to note that community services are notoriously underfunded yet you have them still needing the manpower to run,” she said. Stevenson thinks a recruitment centre would fill the gap for those looking for volunteer work and organiz-
ations needing help. The fair is taking place in partnership with Parks and Recreation at Echo Centre on Monday, Sept. 21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There are still spaces available for groups to set up and the event is free for both participants and the public. For more information, call 778-4193000 or email pabetterathome@shaw.ca. Kristi.Dobson@avtimes.net
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here was a time, not so long ago, when Canadian children began each school day by faithfully singing “God Save the Queen,” and calling for the monarch “long to reign over us.” It turns out they got what they asked for. While that quaint custom from the ’50s and ’60s has passed, the honest sentiment it expressed has been fully realized by Queen Elizabeth, who this week became the United Kingdom’s longest serving monarch. It is an exceptional achievement and testimony to the loyalty, commitment, skill – and rock-hard constitution – of this formidable 89-year-old. As of Wednesday, Elizabeth occupied the throne for more than 63 years and 218 days. This surpasses the record set more
than a century ago by her greatgreat-grandmother Victoria, one of the most illustrious monarchs in British history and one with whom Elizabeth can be favourably compared. To serve long is not always the same as serving well. Yet in Elizabeth’s case, the service has been exemplary. Victoria presided over the glory days of the British Empire, a time when Britain was the world’s uncontested superpower and the Industrial Revolution, when its monstrous, coal-powered engines forever changed how people lived. Elizabeth’s destiny was to occupy the throne when the sun set on that empire. In 1952, she became queen of a United Kingdom weakened by the Second World War and overtaken as a global leader by the United States and the Soviet Union. Her reign
also witnessed enormous technological change, but this one was a digital revolution driven by smartphones, laptops and the Internet. The empire over which Victoria ruled was replaced by the Commonwealth, an association of equal nations. Canada changed, too, evolving from the colony Victoria had known to a fully independent county, confident in its own identity and eager to open its doors to newcomers and new cultures from around the world. Throughout the last six, transformative decades, Elizabeth’s greatest accomplishment has been the sense of stability and continuity she provided to Britain, the Commonwealth and Canada. Like Victoria, she championed dutiful, middle class virtues. Unlike Victoria, who had little contact with the public in the years immediately after the
death of her husband Albert, Elizabeth constantly reached out. If Victoria’s personal troubles limited her activities, Elizabeth rose above the problems in her own family, including the marital woes of three of her children and, most of all, the tragic death of her son Charles’ former wife, Princess Diana. Elizabeth’s connection with others is often as much personal as official. Her love of royal tours has transported her to 128 countries. And when she leaves the United Kingdom, her favourite place to visit is Canada, judging by her 27 tours across this land. Yet Elizabeth has also been adept at embracing new forms of communication – television in the 1950s and in the 21st century social media with her own official website. (You can access it at www.royal.gov.uk)
For many people, the notion of kings and queens wearing crowns and seated on gilded thrones is anachronistic. For many Canadians, the fact that our head of state resides most of the time across the Atlantic Ocean is also outdated, even though in a Forum poll earlier this year more Canadians supported the monarchy than wanted it replaced. In an era of so much change, Queen Elizabeth is the most convincing argument for the monarchy we can think of. The Crown is part of Canada’s history, Constitution and government. Elizabeth, with her wisdom, courage, grace and adaptability, is the living embodiment of the Crown. Yes, she has long reigned over us. May she continue to do so..
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We don’t need change just Shopping commercial for the sake of change shows our wasteful ways
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Some people in Canada want change so badly that they want to kick this recession into overdrive — a recession that is worldwide. Thomas Mulcair, Justin Trudeau and Elizabeth May see the opportunity to slide into power on empty and shallow promises that they feel will appease and attract voters who are disgruntled with the present government. Voters should think carefully about which party will be the better choice to lead us through this unstable economic time. Promises of jobs, economic recovery, doubling the amount of refugees from Syria, the Middle East and Africa, where does the money come from to pay for this? And where are the very wealthy Arab countries that should step in and assist? The very rich? The top businesses and corporations? Of course not, that money will move very quickly and it will be once again the dwindling middle class that will bear the brunt of these decisions. Be careful what you wish for.
It’s back-to-school shopping days and I just saw a TV commercial where the mother was buying two of everything for her forgetful son. This is one example of how we live in such a wasteful society. I, for one, do not care to see commercials where a mother is encouraged to throw an extra backpack in her shopping cart knowing that her son is likely to lose one. What are the repercussions of this? Children are growing up with a sense of entitlement. There will always be new things for them whenever they want it. They don’t have to work for it. The discarded backpack will just end up in a landfill. Does this teach the child how to care and have empathy for the vast number of children around the world and even locally who don’t even have basic school supplies and can’t afford a simple pencil? Perhaps the mother, rather than buying a second backpack for her son, might encourage him to spend the same money on a donation for school supplies for some needy child.
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I thank all the people of this community for encouraging Food and Filosophy in this City. I remember the difficulty I had in the beginning. I remember going to the Rollin Centre, but people had had no time for such discussions. I have persisted, and after 12 years, the club has been growing all the time. I thank the management of Dolce Vita, for they supplied us with excellent accommodation And reasonable meals. It was sad when I heard that the restaurant is now under new management. We were forced to look for a new place for our meeting. Again, we thank the management of Hospitality Inn for welcoming the club under their premises. You are all invited to attend the first meeting of the new session at Hospitality Inn at 5:30 p.m. For this meeting, we are asking each person to come
Winston Joseph Positive Port prepared to discuss a topic of your own choice. We are lucky to have a number of extremely interesting topics to start off the intellectual stimulation of our group. How about this topic: What is the purpose of your life on earth? Date: Sept. 14, Time: 5:30 p.m. Bring along your topic! » Winston Joseph has been affectionately called Mr. Positive Port. A retired school teacher with a passionate love for his community and an unshakable faith in its people, he wants to inspire everyone to feel the same.
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Many of David Zvonar’s ancestors were bellmakers, and that is what his last name means in Czech. Zvonar was born in 1977 and raised in the Czech Republic with two brothers and two sisters. Most of his formative years was spent under the Communist regime, so he witnessed the power of the system, but it was all he knew at the time. It was when he moved to Canada that he entered a new world. Before his retirement, David’s father was an electro-engineer and worked on large power line projects. His mother, a devote Christian, was prohibited from studying her passion of classical music, so she attended technical school. The family lived in a house that was divided into the living area, the community church and the farm in the back. His mother stayed at home for the most part to raise her children and work with the farm animals. At the time, the church was not allowed to purchase property, so the family opened their space for a congregation of about 120 people. When he was in school, David was not allowed to talk about his religious beliefs and one of his sisters barely completed high school before the end of Communism. “My parents raised us to be free and not feel the pressure of Communism,” David said. At the age of 13, David suffered from many environmental allergies, especially dust, and was taken by authorities to decide what his future career would hold. He was told he could only work with wood, which would inevitably aggregate his allergies. “My mom agreed because she didn’t know what to do but when she told my dad, he jumped in the car and went to the office,” David said. “He asked the officer for the paper and tore it up even though he risked being jailed. He was not afraid. Nothing happened after that, no one said anything.” After completing a trade school for electrician training, David finished his final two years of high school. He then went to seminary in Prague for the next two years. David decided to leave the seminary because, at the time, he could not see himself becoming a pastor. “From the age of five I always dreamed of being a businessman and that was in my head all the time,” he said. He also said that his personality did not seem to fit the role. “I always love to be fun and joking so I never thought I could be a pastor,” he said. “I always saw all the serious faces in church and that is the most responsible job in the world.” In 1999, David started his first company and in 2002, his second, both in the electrical and construction fields. “In 2003, I went to university for my masters in economics because I always felt like I hadn’t done enough,” he said. That same year, he met Desneige (nee McLean) from Port Alberni. She was on a 6-month visit in the country with her sister and the two met David at church. When David noticed Desneige, he asked her to teach him English and the two became good friends. She returned home to Nanaimo where she was living at the time and they did not keep in touch, but David thought about her often. Shortly after he was driving home one evening and was thinking about his options for his future marriage. He wanted a life-long relationship and
assumed Desneige was long gone, so his focus would be on finding a local companion. “I was thinking, if the decision would be a Czech wife, I would go home and if it was a Canadian one, I would have an accident,” David said. “Seven kilometres before I got home I fell asleep and had an accident. I was not injured but my car was wrecked.” One and a half years after Desneige left the country, David called her. In February 2005, he travelled the distance to see her and after arriving at the closed embassy and barely receiving a visa, the two reunited. They spent a month together in Canada before he returned to the Czech Republic, but this time they kept in touch. By June, Desneige went to see him and the two were married at the family’s neighbour’s garden on July 17, 2005. A second celebration was held in Nanaimo but the two lived in the Czech Republic together for the next three and a half years. While David ran his companies, Desneige became fluent in the language and they started a family. In 2007 their first son, Nathan was born, and the following year, they relocated to the lower mainland. First to Abbotsford, it took about 500 resumes before David found work through word of mouth. After about 10 years of business ownership, he took a more relaxed job labelling bottles and later on construction projects, in pest control and at Future Shop. In 2011, David took a transfer with Future Shop to the store in Nanaimo, and the growing family with two more children, Kinza and Anna, moved to Vancouver Island. They became involved in the Church of the Nazarene there and by October 2012, David was issued a layperson license to become the local pastor. “That is how everything started,” David said. From there he was asked to preach and later met the BC and Yukon district superintendent. He found out that the Southside Church of the Nazarene in Port Alberni was seeking a pastor after it burned down in 2012. In May 2013, he was invited to
preach for the first time when the congregation was meeting temporarily at Echo Centre. Before making a final decision, the family took a three-month holiday back to the Czech Republic. Upon their return, he took the position and the family moved to Port Alberni in January 2014. This year, they welcomed their youngest child, Sasha (Alexandra). “(Moving here) was a big point,” David said. “I always woke up feeling like a stranger in Canada but from that moment, I felt like Canada was home. For me, that was huge, to feel at home in a strange country.” Although he admits he always thought of Port Alberni as “… that small town on the way to Tofino”, David has been enjoying life as a new resident in town. “It’s a friendly, small town and the people are so nice to talk to,” he said. As the new pastor at the new church on King Street, David has hopes for its growth. He is looking into ways of utilizing the building for the community, offering more group sessions and maintaining its welcoming atmosphere. David Zvonar made his way from the Czech Republic to Port Alberni where he enjoys life with family and church. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]
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n Men’s club action on Sunday, Glen Trask had the low gross shooting 75 followed by Lloyd Fairley coming in with 79, in third spot losing by retrogression also with 79 was Cory Nielson. In the low net category carding a 67 was Wayne Johnstone by retrogression over Mike Savard, third place with 68 went to Darrell Van Os. Closest to the Pin winners were, Glen Trask on No. 2, Craig Acland on No. 4 Steve Pointon on No. 13 and Bill Morin on No. 17. Charity Closest to the Pin on No. 7 was won by Jack Sparks taking home $22. There were two money pot winners on Sunday, Keith Gauthier won $191 for the only birdie on No. 2, Steve Pointon pocketed $14 for the only birdie on No. 13. This coming Sunday, Sept. 13 is the Tim Hortons Stableford event. This event is similar to par points, but you don’t lose points. When you come into the Clubhouse on Sunday morning be sure to pick up a scoring schedule. This is an individual
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PAJHS lottery to end before Xmas ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
Bulldogs fans can support their local B.C. Hockey League Club with an earlier fundraiser this season. The Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society, a non-profit community ownership group for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, are running their annual lottery this fall. The ownership group decided to run the fundraiser prior to Christmas; ticket sales are already underway and will conclude on Dec. 18. This year the grand prize winner has a choice of $25,000 cash or a 2016 Ford Escape or a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. There are also
three early bird draws at Bulldogs home games – $1,000 on Nov. 7, $2,000 on Nov. 15 and $3,000 on Dec. 12. The grand prize will be drawn at the Bulldogs game on Dec. 18. “This lottery and other yearly fundraisers are vital to the continued survival of our community owned team,” noted Bulldogs educational advisor, Tom McEvay. “The PJHS has done a great job of getting the franchise on solid ground but the yearly budget calls for at least $100,000 in fundraising.” The club hopes to raise over $40,000 through the lottery.
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Brian Rands as the Captain against The Grounds Team with Steve White as the captain. The captains will alternate picking players from the sign up sheet. They will send their players out in pairs alternating their match-ups. Each player will play his own ball with the low gross winning the hole. Play will end after 18 holes has been played. Unlike the Ryder Cup that has a limited number of players, we will play all players. Players of any handicap can participate, since the captains will try to match up competing players with similar handicaps. As the season nears the end a couple changes need to be made. Our last men’s day was to be Sept. 27, Bruce will have his Mac 5 event on that day. Sept. 13 will be a Stableford event, sponsored by Tim Hortons, This event will be played in two groups, low handicap and higher handicap. After all entries are in, the groups will be split near the middle. Sept. 20 will be the Men’s Club members Ryder Cup event. This year we will con-
Gerry Fagan Golf news event, please register in the Pro Shop in your own group or as an individual and Preben will put you in a foursome. As the mornings are staying darker longer the Shotgun will be at 8:30 instead of the usual 8 a.m., this gives the greens crew a chance to get the greens cut. Once again the Men’s Club would like to thank our sponsor Tim MacLean and Stephanie Webber of Tim Hortons for their generous contribution.
A new event Something new has been added to the Men’s Club this year. The first ever Alberni Golf Club version of the Ryder Cup. This event will be held on Sunday Sept. 20. Please sign up in the Pro Shop by noon on Saturday Sept. 19. There will be two teams, The Pro Shop Team with
tinue Men’s Club events until Oct. 25. Regular fees and prizes will not apply in October since we may not have enough people playing to cover the cost of KP’s and charity pot. Our form of play and fees will end for the season with the Ryder Cup event. October events will likely see a skins day, an altered course day (with a twist), and an open day. If weather permits, anyone interested in any other event, please see me. We have a plaque made up with this year’s men’s Alberni Golf Club champion and previous winners. This plaque does not have room for all previous winners, however for a small fee that we can afford, we can get two more made. These plaques will have the names of all previous winners. We will then find a place to hang them in the clubhouse. Thanks to Steve Acland for arranging to have these made. » Gerry Fagan is an avid golfer, and volunteers around the community, including at the Alberni Golf Club.
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BOSTON — David Ortiz hit his 498th career home run, a three-run shot to cap a four-run third inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat AL East-leading Toronto 10-4 on Wednesday night, sending the Blue Jays to just their second series loss since late July. Mookie Betts had a solo homer and drove in three runs, and Ryan Hanigan had three hits and three RBIs for Boston, which posted its ninth win in 13 games by taking two of three from Toronto. Despite the loss, the Blue Jays maintained a 1 1-2 game lead over New York, which lost 5-3 to Baltimore. Toronto heads to Yankee Stadium for a four-game series, beginning Thursday night. The Blue Jays are 28-9 since July 30, going 9-2-1 in 12 series. Joe Kelly (10-6) won his eighth consecutive start, the longest stretch by a Boston pitcher since Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez won nine straight in 1999.
Ortiz drove a 2-0 fastball from Drew Hutchison (13-4) into the bleachers in centre field. It was his 32nd of the season, and 59th in his career against the Blue Jays, most by any opponent. He’s looking to become the 27th player all-time with 500 homers. Kelly gave up one run and six hits in 5 2-3 innings. Toronto’s Edwin Encarnacion had an RBI single and reached base for a club-record 39th straight game, surpassing Carlos Delgado’s 38 in 1998. Chris Colabello hit a three-run homer. Hutchison was tagged for six runs and six hits in 3 1-3 innings for his second straight rough outing. He gave up six runs in five innings in a loss at Baltimore last Friday. Betts and Hanigan had RBI doubles in the fourth. Hanigan’s two-run double keyed a fourrun fifth. Betts had an overturned replay review for his homer.
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MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE
NATIONAL LEAGUE
EAST DIVISION
EAST DIVISION
Toronto New York Tampa Bay Baltimore Boston
W 79 77 68 67 66
L 60 61 71 72 73
Pct .568 .558 .489 .482 .475
GB — 11/2 11 12 13
WCGB — — 51/2 61/2 71/2
L10 6-4 6-4 5-5 4-6 6-4
Str L-1 L-2 W-1 W-2 W-1
Home 47-25 40-29 33-35 38-27 39-35
Away 32-35 37-32 35-36 29-45 27-38
W 83 72 68 66 64
L 56 67 70 72 75
Pct .597 .518 .493 .478 .460
GB — 11 141/2 161/2 19
WCGB — 11/2 5 7 1 9 /2
L10 3-7 6-4 6-4 6-4 4-6
Str L-1 W-1 W-1 L-1 L-1
Home 48-27 42-26 29-34 34-34 33-38
Away 35-29 30-41 39-36 32-38 31-37
CENTRAL DIVISION Kansas City Minnesota Cleveland Chicago Detroit
L 61 68 81 84 86
Pct .561 .511 .421 .400 .386
GB — 7 191/2 221/2 241/2
WCGB — 91/2 22 25 27
L10 7-3 5-5 7-3 2-8 2-8
Str W-3 L-3 W-2 W-1 L-1
Home 45-24 41-29 34-38 33-32 31-37
Away 33-37 30-39 25-43 23-52 23-49
St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati
W 88 83 80 61 57
L 51 55 58 78 81
Pct .633 .601 .580 .439 .413
GB — 41/2 71/2 27 301/2
WCGB — — — 191/2 23
L10 5-5 4-6 7-3 7-3 4-6
Str W-1 W-2 L-1 L-2 L-2
Home 50-24 46-21 43-28 33-39 31-39
Away 38-27 37-34 37-30 28-39 26-42
W 75 73 69 67 60
L 64 65 69 73 79
Pct .540 .529 .500 .479 .432
GB — 11/2 51/2 81/2 15
WCGB — — 4 7 131/2
L10 4-6 6-4 4-6 6-4 5-5
Str L-2 L-1 L-2 W-1 W-2
Home 48-24 32-32 41-30 30-38 33-41
Away 27-40 41-33 28-39 37-35 27-38
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b-singled for Bogaerts in the 8th. LOB—Toronto 6, Boston 6. 2B— Betts (35), Bogaerts (29), R.Castillo (6), Hanigan 2 (8). HR—Colabello (14), off Breslow; Betts (14), off Hutchison; Ortiz (32), off Hutchison. RBIs—Encarnacion (95), Colabello 3 (53), Betts 3 (70), Ortiz 3 (90), Sandoval (45), Hanigan 3 (15). Runners left in scoring position—Tor 5 (Ru. Martin 3, Bautista 2); Bos 4 (Pedroia 3, Bradley Jr.). RISP—Tor 3 for 8; Bos 6 for 12. Runners moved up—Carrera. GIDP— Tulowitzki, Bradley Jr. 2. DP—Toronto 2 (Goins, Tulowitzki, Colabello), (Kawasaki, Goins, Colabello); Boston 1 (Bogaerts, Pedroia, T.Shaw). IP H R ER BB SO NP 31/3 6 6 6 2 3 81 1 /3 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 /3 1 0 0 0 0 12 1 /3 4 4 4 2 0 22 22/3 2 0 0 0 1 26 1 1 0 0 0 1 16 ,3 + 5 (5 %% 62 13 52/3 6 1 1 2 5 110 11/3 0 0 0 0 1 17 1 3 3 3 0 2 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 14
ERA 5.33 5.06 2.64 4.61 5.94 3.27 (5$ 4.70 6.32 4.64 4.50
Inherited runners-scored—Loup 1-0, Hendriks 1-1, Francis 3-1, Machi 1-0. IBB—off Delabar (Ortiz). HBP—by J.Kelly (Colabello). WP—Francis, J.Kelly, Machi. T—3:31. A—34,464 (37,673).
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H 129 153 164 148 158 158 159 167 148
BA .351 .319 .317 .312 .311 .310 .310 .310 .307
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SLUGGING PERCENTAGE 'RQDOGVRQ 7RU Cruz, Sea, .587; Trout, LA, .572; Cabrera, Det, .565; Davis, Bal, .552; J.Martinez, Det, .551; Teixeira, NY, .548; Ortiz, Bos, .535; En FDUQDFLRQ 7RU %DXWLVWD 7RU .
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HITS Altuve, Hou, 167; Kinsler, Det, 166; Bogaerts, Bos, 164; 'RQDOGVRQ 7RU
BASES ON BALLS %DXWLVWD 7RU Santana, Cle, 89; Trout, LA, 76; Rodriguez, NY, 70; Cabrera, Det, 66; Ortiz, Bos, 66; Davis, Bal, 65; (QFDUQDFLRQ 7RU Choo, Tex, 60.
21 %$6( 3(5&(17$*( Cabrera, Det, .451; Trout, LA, .394; Brantley, Cle, .389; Fielder, Tex, .381; Kipnis, Cle, .381; Cruz, Sea, .380; Hosmer, KC, .373; 'RQDOGVRQ 7RU Zobrist, KC, .369; %DXWLVWD 7RU . :HGQHVGD\ V JDPHV QRW LQFOXGHG
BATTERS AB R H HR RBI AVG Colabello 290 49 96 13 50 .331 Revere 127 25 40 0 6 .315 Donaldson 534 108 163 37 115 .305 Travis 217 38 66 8 35 .304 Carrera 154 25 43 3 24 .279 Encarnacion 454 74 121 30 94 .267 Pillar 506 67 135 10 47 .267 Bautista 466 93 116 33 96 .249 Goins 297 42 73 5 38 .246 Martin 386 64 92 17 57 .238 Tulowitzki 146 29 34 5 16 .233 Navarro 144 14 33 3 17 .229 Smoak 240 34 53 14 46 .221 Thole 37 5 8 0 2 .216 Saunders 31 2 6 0 3 .194 Pompey 83 12 16 2 6 .193 Kawasaki 18 2 3 0 1 .167 Pennington 27 2 2 0 2 .074 Hague 1 0 0 0 0 .000 PITCHERS W L SV IP SO ERA Hawkins 1 0 1 12.1 11 1.46 Lowe 1 2 0 46.2 55 1.74 Osuna 1 4 16 60.2 68 2.08 Price 14 5 0 196.1 196 2.43 Hendriks 4 0 0 57.2 61 2.65 Sanchez 7 5 0 84.2 53 2.98 Cecil 3 4 5 45.0 51 3.00 Tepera 0 1 0 26.2 18 3.04 Estrada 12 8 0 147.1 111 3.18 Delabar 2 0 1 27.0 29 3.33 Schultz 0 1 1 40.1 29 3.35 Buehrle 14 7 0 174.1 80 3.72 Dickey 10 10 0 188.2 116 4.01 Hutchison 13 3 0 143.2 124 5.07 Loup 2 5 0 37.0 40 5.11 Francis 1 2 0 14.0 16 7.07 :HGQHVGD\ V JDPH QRW LQFOXGHG
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E—Joseph (3), Drew (9). LOB—Balt 10, NY 2. 2B—M.Machado (29), C.Davis (23), Ackley (9). HR—Pearce (10), off Warren; Beltran (15), off U.Jimenez. RBIs—C. Davis 2 (104), Pearce (27), Beltran 3 (53). SB—Ellsbury (18). S—G.Parra 2. %DOWLPRUH ,3 + 5 (5 %% 62 13 U.Jimenz W, 11-9 7 4 3 3 0 8 92 2¡'D\ + Britton S, 32-35 1 0 0 0 0 1 10 New York IP H R ER BB SO NP Sabathia 42/3 4 3 1 3 5 85 Warren L, 6-6 22/3 2 1 1 1 1 47 2 /3 0 1 1 1 1 11 Rumbelow 1 /3 0 0 0 0 0 3 Pazos 2 /3 1 0 0 1 1 16 Mitchell
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T—3:01. A—30,038 (49,638).
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E—Guyer (1). LOB—TB 6, Det 7. 2B— Guyer (18), Forsythe (29), A.Cabrera (26), Gose (20), Mi.Cabrera (27), Holaday (4). HR—Forsythe (16), off Lobstein; T.Beckham (8), off Lobstein; Arencibia (4), off Farmer; Mahtook (4), off Ferrell. RBIs— Mahtook (8), Forsythe 2 (57), A.Cabrera 2 (46), T.Beckham 2 (31), Arencibia (11). 7DPSD %D\ Odorizzi W, 7-8 Riefenhauser E.Romero Yates Detroit Lobstein L, 3-7 Farmer Ferrell Valdez
,3 + 5 (5 %% 62 13 (5$ 6 6 0 0 1 6 93 3.21 1 0 0 0 1 1 13 7.27 1 1 0 0 0 2 19 4.35 1 0 0 0 0 1 14 9.00 IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA 52/3 7 5 5 2 6 89 5.31 1 /3 2 1 1 0 0 11 7.71 2 /3 3 2 2 2 0 36 13.50 21/3 1 0 0 0 1 20 4.15
T—3:04. A—25,932 (41,574).
Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado
W 80 72 67 67 57
L 58 68 73 73 82
Pct .580 .514 .479 .479 .410
GB — 9 14 14 231/2
WCGB — 9 14 14 231/2
L10 8-2 3-7 4-6 4-6 4-6
Str W-5 L-1 W-1 W-2 L-2
Home 47-21 38-27 33-36 35-36 31-40
Away 33-37 34-41 34-37 32-37 26-42
FOOTBALL
TENNIS
CYCLING
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EAST DIVISION GP W L T PF PA 10 7 3 0 357 194 10 6 4 0 250 287 9 5 4 0 193 241 10 4 6 0 207 196
Hamilton Toronto Ottawa Montreal
Pt 14 12 10 8
WEST DIVISION
WEST DIVISION
Houston Texas Los Angeles Seattle Oakland
Cabrera, Det Brantley, Cle Bogaerts, Bos Cain, KC Hosmer, KC Cruz, Sea Fielder, Tex Altuve, Hou Kipnis, Cle 'RQDOGVRQ 7RU
W 78 71 59 56 54
CENTRAL DIVISION
WEST DIVISION
Toronto Hutchsn L, 13-4 Loup Hendriks Delabar Francis Schultz %RVWRQ J.Kelly W, 10-6 Machi Breslow Hembree
New York Washington Miami Atlanta Philadelphia
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Diego (T.Ross 10-10), 3:40 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 18-6) at Philadelphia (Morgan 5-5), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (W.Peralta 5-8) at Pittsburgh (Burnett 8-5), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 13-11) at Atlanta (S.Miller 5-13), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (Jai.Garcia 8-4) at Cincinnati (Jo.Lamb 0-3), 7:10 p.m. )ULGD\¡V JDPHV Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Miami, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.
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a-fouled out for Je.Williams in the 5th. bstruck out for Hinojosa in the 7th. c-struck out for Teheran in the 8th. d-struck out for E.Jackson in the 9th. LOB—Atlanta 14, Philadelphia 6. 2B— Markakis (34), Swisher (4). 3B—Bourn (1), Sweeney (1). HR—Bethancourt (2), off D.Buchanan. RBIs—Markakis (49), F.Freeman 2 (54), A.Simmons (36), Bethancourt (12), Bourn 2 (5), Asche (25). S—Teheran 3. SF—A.Simmons. Runners left in scoring position—Atlanta 9 (J.Peterson 3, Markakis, A.Simmons, Olivera 2, Bethancourt, Cunningham); Philadelphia 3 (A.Blanco 2, Howard). RISP—Atlanta 5 for 15; Phila 0 for 3. Runners moved up—Asche. GIDP— Swisher 2, J.Peterson. DP—Philadelphia 3 (C.Hernandez, Galvis, Howard), (D.Buchanan, Galvis, Howard), (C.Hernandez, Galvis, Howard). $WODQWD ,3 + 5 (5 %% 62 13 (5$ Teheran W, 10-7 7 4 1 1 2 4 103 4.38 E.Jackson 1 0 0 0 1 0 13 3.38 R.Kelly 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 5.56 3KLODGHOSKLD ,3 + 5 (5 %% 62 13 (5$ D.Buchn L, 2-8 31/3 10 4 4 3 0 71 9.11 Je.Williams 12/3 2 0 0 1 0 16 5.90 Roberts 11/3 3 2 2 1 0 21 6.75 2 Hinojosa /3 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.93 N.Ogando 1 3 2 2 0 1 20 18.00 Loewen 1 0 0 0 1 2 16 8.76
Inherited runners-scored—Je.Williams 3-0, Hinojosa 1-0. IBB—off Je.Williams (Markakis). HBP—by D.Buchanan (F.Freeman). T—2:52. A—15,241 (43,651).
N.L. LEADERS Harper, Was Gordon, Mia Posey, SF Escobar, Was Goldschmidt, Ari LeMahieu, Col Votto, Cin Pollock, Ari Peralta, Ari Herrera, Phil
G 131 122 130 121 136 132 135 134 130 125
AB 445 522 483 466 493 493 469 522 407 424
R 101 70 66 65 86 76 85 94 52 57
H 148 172 159 149 157 157 148 164 125 128
BA .333 .330 .329 .320 .318 .318 .316 .314 .307 .302
RUNS SCORED Harper, Was, 101; Pollock, Ari, 94; Fowler, Chi, 90; Goldschmidt, Ari, 86; Votto, Cin, 85; Arenado, Col, 84; Braun, Mil, 83; Carpenter, StL, 81.
RUNS BATTED IN Arenado, Col, 107; Goldschmidt, Ari, 97; Kemp, SD, 91; McCutchen, Pit, 88; Rizzo, Chi, 87; Gonzalez, Col, 86; Bryant, Chi, 86; Harper, Was, 83; Posey, SF, 82.
SLUGGING PERCENTAGE Harper, Was, .640; Arenado, Col, .580; Gonzalez, Col, .559; Votto, Cin, .559; Goldschmidt, Ari, .552; Rizzo, Chi, .535.
TOTAL BASES Arenado, Col, 304; Harper, Was, 285; Goldschmidt, Ari, 272; Frazier, Cin, 269; Rizzo, Chi, 265; Votto, Cin, 262; Gonzalez, Col, 261; Pollock, Ari, 256.
HOME RUNS Arenado, Col, 37; Gonzalez, Col, 36; Harper, Was, 34; Frazier, Cin, 30; Rizzo, Chi, 29; Votto, Cin, 27; Stanton, Mia, 27.
HITS Gordon, Mia, 172; Pollock, Ari, 164; Posey, SF, 159; Markakis, Atl, 158; Goldschmidt, Ari, 157; LeMahieu, Col, 157; Blackmon, Col, 154; Arenado, Col, 150; Escobar, Was, 149; Votto, Cin, 148.
STOLEN BASES Hamilton, Cin, 54; Gordon, Mia, 50; Blackmon, Col, 36; Pollock, Ari, 33; Marte, Pit, 26; Revere, Phi, 24. :HGQHVGD\ V JDPHV QRW LQFOXGHG
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Calgary Edmonton B.C. Winnipeg Saskatchewan
GP W L T PF PA Pt 10 8 2 0 271 197 16 10 6 4 0 245 181 12 9 4 5 0 204 250 8 10 3 7 0 187 310 6 10 1 9 0 255 313 2
WEEK 12 Bye: Montreal )ULGD\¡V JDPH Hamilton at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. 6DWXUGD\¡V JDPHV Saskatchewan at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m. Calgary at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. 6XQGD\¡V JDPH Ottawa at B.C., 4 p.m. WEEK 13 Bye: Toronto Friday, Sept. 18 B.C. at Calgary, 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Edmonton at Hamilton, 4 p.m. Ottawa at Saskatchewan, 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 Winnipeg at Montreal, 1 p.m.
SCORING LEADERS (x—scored 2-point convert) TD J.Medlock, Ham 0 B.Bede, Mtl 0 G.Shaw, Edm 0 R.Paredes, Cgy 0 P.McCallum, Sask0 R.Leone, BC 0 L.Hajrullahu, Wpg 0 R.Pfeffer, Tor 0 x-E.Rogers, Cgy 7 x-Je.Johnson, Ott 6 D.Alvarado, Ott 0 T.Gurley, Tor 6 A.Harris, BC 6 x-C.Marshall, Wpg5 x-A.Collie, BC 5 x-K.Elliott, Tor 5 B.Banks, Ham 5 V.Hazelton, Tor 5 K.Lawrence, Edm 5 K.Stafford, Edm 5 T.Toliver, Ham 5 x-C.Getzlaf, Sask 4 x-B.Grant, Ham 4 C.Milo, Ott 0 E.Jackson, Ott 4 J.Mathews, Ham 4 7 6LQNÀHOG +DP x-R.Bagg, Sask 3 x-B.Brohm, Wpg 3 x-H.Burris, Ott 3 x-J.Cornish, Cgy 3 x-W.Dressler, Sask3 x-T.Harrison, Cgy 3 x-B.Smith, Sask 3 x-T.Sutton, Mtl 3 x-M.McDaniel, Cgy2 S.Waters, Tor 0 E.Arceneaux, BC 3 A.Bowman, Edm 3 E.Davis, Ham 3 J.Lynch, Edm 3 R.Smith, Sask 3 x-G.Ellingson, Ott 2 x-J.Fuller, Cgy 2
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NFL 7KXUVGD\¡V JDPH Pittsburgh at New England, 8:30 p.m. 6XQGD\ V JDPHV Green Bay at Chicago, 1 p.m. Kansas City at Houston, 1 p.m. Seattle at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Miami at Washington, 1 p.m. Carolina at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. Detroit at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Oakland, 4:25 p.m. Baltimore at Denver, 4:25 p.m. Tennessee at Tampa Bay, 4:25 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 0RQGD\ V JDPHV Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at San Francisco, 10:20 p.m.
NCAA AP TOP 25 RANKINGS :LWK ÀUVW SODFH YRWHV LQ SDUHQWKHVHV records through Sept. 7, total pts. based on 25 pts. for 1st-place vote through 1 pt. for 25th-place vote, & previous ranking) Record Pts Pv 1. Ohio St. (61) 1-01,525 1 2. Alabama 1-01,420 3 3. TCU 1-01,365 2 4. Baylor 1-01,252 4 5. Michigan St. 1-01,198 5 6. Auburn 1-01,166 6 7. Oregon 1-01,081 7 8. Southern Cal 1-01,074 8 9. Notre Dame 1-01,061 11 10. Georgia 1-0 981 9 11. Florida St. 1-0 942 10 12. Clemson 1-0 862 12 13. UCLA 1-0 833 13 14. LSU 0-0 653 14 15. Georgia Tech 1-0 636 16 16. Texas A&M 1-0 629 NR 17. Mississippi 1-0 600 17 18. Arkansas 1-0 480 18 19. Oklahoma 1-0 469 19 20. Boise St. 1-0 279 23 21. Missouri 1-0 274 24 22. Arizona 1-0 259 22 23. Tennessee 1-0 169 25 24. Utah 1-0 137 NR 25. Mississippi St. 1-0 104 NR Others receiving votes: Wisconsin 79, BYU 74, Northwestern 72, Arizona St. 49, Oklahoma St. 30, West Virginia 23, Florida 8, Temple 8, Cincinnati 7, Kansas St. 7, Minnesota 5, Louisville 4, NC State 4, W. Kentucky 3, California 2, Stanford 1.
)ULGD\¡V JDPH No. 24 Utah vs. Utah State, 9 p.m. 6DWXUGD\¡V JDPHV No. 1 Ohio St. vs. Hawaii, 3:30 p.m. No. 2 Alabama vs. Middle Tenn., 4 p.m. No. 3 TCU v. Stephen F. Austin, 3:30 p.m. No. 4 Baylor vs. Lamar, 7:30 p.m. No. 5 Mich. St. vs. No. 7 Oregon, 8 p.m. No. 6 Auburn vs. Jacksonville St., noon No. 8 Southern Cal vs. Idaho, 8 p.m. No. 9 Notre Dame at Virginia, 3:30 p.m. No. 10 Georgia at Vanderbilt, 3:30 p.m. No. 11 Florida St. at S. Florida, 11:30 a.m. No. 12 Clemsn v. Appalachian St., 12:30 pm No. 13 UCLA at UNLV, 10:30 p.m. No. 14 LSU at No. 25 Mississ. St., 9:15 pm No. 15 Georgia Tech vs. Tulane, 3:30 pm. No. 16 Texas A&M vs. Ball State, 7 p.m. No. 17 Mississippi v. Fresno St., 3:30 pm No. 18 Arkansas vs. Toledo, 4 p.m. No. 19 Okla. at No. 23 Tennessee, 6 p.m. No. 20 Boise State at BYU, 10:15 p.m. No. 21 Missouri at Arkansas State, 7 p.m. No. 22 Arizona at Nevada, 7 p.m.
At New York, New York 0HQ V 6LQJOHV Âł 4XDUWHUĂ€QDOV Roger Federer (2), Switz., def. Richard Gasquet (12), France, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1. Stan Wawrinka (5), Switz., def. Kevin Anderson (15), South Africa, 6-4, 6-4, 6-0. :RPHQ V 6LQJOHV Âł 4XDUWHUĂ€QDOV Simona Halep (2), Romania, def. Victoria Azarenka (20), Belarus, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Flavia Pennetta (26), Italy, def. Petra Kvitova (5), Czech Rep., 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. %R\ V 6LQJOHV Âł 7KLUG 5RXQG Alex Rybakov, U.S., def. 'HQLV 6KDSRYDORY &DQDGD, 6-0, 7-6 (6).
SOCCER MLS EASTERN CONFERENCE D.C. New York Columbus New England Toronto Montreal Philadelphia Orlando New York City Chicago
GP W 28 13 25 12 28 11 27 11 26 11 24 9 28 8 28 7 27 7 27 7
L 10 7 9 9 11 11 14 13 13 14
T 5 6 8 7 4 4 6 8 7 6
GF 35 43 45 38 45 34 35 33 38 34
GA 34 28 47 36 44 37 45 50 46 42
Pt 44 42 41 40 37 31 30 29 28 27
WESTERN CONFERENCE Vancouver Los Angeles Dallas Seattle Kansas City Portland San Jose Houston Colorado Salt Lake
GP W 28 15 28 13 26 13 28 13 25 11 27 11 27 11 27 9 27 8 27 8
L 10 8 8 13 7 9 11 10 10 11
T 3 7 5 2 7 7 5 8 9 8
GF 40 49 38 34 40 29 33 35 25 29
GA 28 33 30 31 35 32 31 34 29 40
Pt 48 46 44 41 40 40 38 35 33 32
:HGQHVGD\¡V UHVXOWV Vancouver 2 Colorado 0 Kansas City at Portland )ULGD\¡V JDPH Chicago at New York, 7 p.m. 6DWXUGD\¡V JDPHV Columbus at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. New York City at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Salt Lake at Houston, 8:30 p.m. D.C. at Colorado, 9 p.m. Montreal at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Seattle at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. 6XQGD\ V JDPHV New England at Toronto, 5 p.m. Kansas City at Orlando, 7 p.m. :HGQHVGD\ 6HSW Toronto at New York City, 7 p.m. New York at New England, 7:30 p.m. Montreal at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 Dallas at Kansas City, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Colorado at Toronto, 2 p.m. San Jose at New York City, 7 p.m. Columbus at D.C., 7 p.m. Seattle at Vancouver, 7 p.m. New England at Montreal, 8 p.m. Orlando at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Salt Lake, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 New York at Portland, 5 p.m. Houston at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
MOVES BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE BOSTON — Named Brian Bannister director of pitching analysis and development, Chris Mears pitching crosschecker and Gus Quattlebaum director of professional scouting. NEW YORK — Reinstated LHP CC Sabathia from the 15-day DL. Assigned OF Tyler Austin outright to Trenton (EL). OAKLAND — Signed manager Bob Melvin to a 2-year contract extension through the 2018 season.
NATIONAL LEAGUE CHICAGO — Named Jared Porter director of pro scouting/special assistant. ST. LOUIS — Reinstated 1B Matt Adams from the 60-day DL. Designated LHP Nick Greenwood for assignment.
FOOTBALL CFL EDMONTON — Signed OL Matt 2¡'RQQHOO WINNIPEG — Signed OL Cam Jefferson to the practice roster. Release DL Kashawn Fraser and OL Devin Tyler. Acquired OL Selvish Capers and a 2016 2nd-round draft pick from Edmonton for OL Chris Greaves.
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CSL FIRST DIVISION *) 39 45 28 35 34 31 28 27 27 34 24 17
(After 17 of 21 stages) 1. Tom Dumoulin, Netherlands, GiantAlpecin, 68 hr., 40 min., 36 sec. 2. Fabio Aru, Italy, Astana, 3 sec. behind 3. Joaquin Rodriguez, Spn., Katusha, 1:15 $OVR 'RPLQLTXH 5ROOLQ %RXFKHUYLOOH 4XH &RĂ€GXV 6ROXWLRQV &UHGLWV $QWRLQH 'XFKHVQH 4XHEHF &LW\ (XURSFDU
CLEVELAND — Signed C Sasha Kaun. INDIANA PACERS — Purchased the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (NBADL). L.A. LAKERS — Signed G Marcelo Huertas. PHILADELPHIA — Signed G Kendall Marshall.
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Serbian Eagles Toronto Croatia Waterloo York Region Toronto Atomic Brampton Brantford Scarborough Milton Burlington London Niagara
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ATLANTA — Signed OG Ben Garland to the practice squad. BUFFALO — Signed CB Merrill Noel to the practice squad. Released QB Alex Tanney from the practice squad. CHICAGO — Signed RB Bronson Hill to the practice squad. KANSAS CITY — Placed OL Paul Fanaika on injured reserve. Re-signed LB Dezman Moses. NEW ENGLAND — Signed DB Justin Coleman. Placed OL Bryan Stork on injured reserve-return. Signed LB Alex Singleton to the practice squad. Released OL Chris Barker from the practice squad. NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed LB Jasper Brinkley. Signed QB G.J. Kinne and LB Gerald Rivers to the practice squad. TENNESSEE — Signed LBs Justin Staples and Jason Ankrah and CB B.W. Webb to the practice squad.
HOCKEY WORLD CUP — Named Edmonton president of hockey operations and general manager, Peter Chiarelli, and Chicago vice-president and general manager, Stan Bowman, managers of Team North America for 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
NHL NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Named executive president and general manager, Ray Shero, governor for Albany (AHL) and assistant general manager, Tom Fitzgerald, general manager for Albany.
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FIBA $0(5,&$6 0(1¡6 2/<03,& 48$/,)<,1* 72851$0(17 At Mexico CITY
SECOND ROUND x-Canada x-Argentina x-Mexico x-Venezuela Puerto Rico Dominican Rep. Uruguay Panama
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W 6 6 6 3 3 2 1 1
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Pt 13 13 13 10 10 9 8 8
[ ³ DGYDQFH WR VHPLÀQDOV Note: 2 points for a win, 1 for a loss. Results against Brazil and Cuba (eliminated teams), not counted in standings. Wednesday’s results Canada 120 Dominican Republic 103 Panama 82 Venezuela 75
Mexico 95 Argentina 83 Puerto Rico 80 Uruguay 69
MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE FAVOURITE SEATTLE N. YORK CLEVELAND
LINE -125 OFF -188
UNDERDOG LINE Texas +115 Toronto OFF Detroit +173
NATIONAL LEAGUE FAVOURITE Chicago PITTSBURGH New York St. Louis SAN DIEGO
LINE -275 -155 -155 -141 -140
UNDERDOG LINE PHILADEL. +250 Milwaukee +145 ATLANTA +145 CINCINATI +131 Colorado +130
NFL FAVOURIT OPN TODAY O/U UNDRDOG
N.ENGLND 61/2
7
(52) Pittsburgh
SUNDAY
Tuesday’s results Canada 94 Mexico 73 Argentina 92 Dominican Republic 84 Puerto Rico 78 Panama 71 Uruguay 77 Venezuela 75
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Green Bay 31/2 HOUSTON 21/2 NY JETS 21/2 Indianapolis 21/2 Miami 11/2 Carolina 21/2 Seattle 41/2 ARIZONA 3 SAN DIEGO 2 TAMPA BAY 21/2 Cincinnati 3 DENVER 4 DALLAS 5
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(491/2) CHICAGO (41) Kans. City (40) Cleveland (45) BUFFALO (43) WASHING. (411/2) JCKSNVL (41) ST. LOUIS (481/2) N.Orleans (46) Detroit (41) Tennessee (43) OAKLAND (49) Baltimore (51) NY Giants
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With no Kam, Hawks’ Bailey ready to play Back-up strong safety set to start in Sunday’s opener in St. Louis as Chancellor continues sitting out TIM BOOTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
RENTON, Wash. — Dion Bailey would seem to have an unenviable task. Having never played in an NFL game, Bailey is set to make his debut on Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks open the season at St. Louis. But this is more than a simple NFL debut. Bailey will be replacing secondteam All-Pro Kam Chancellor at strong safety as Chancellor continues his holdout. “For the first time in my life going into a big game I don’t feel any pressure,� Bailey said. “I’m not here to fill in Kam’s shoes. I’m here to go out there and be the best Dion Bailey I can be. “The best Dion Bailey has done me well so far.� Bailey is about to begin his
“For the first time in my life going into a big game I don’t feel any pressure.“ Dion Bailey, strong safety
second NFL season as an unlikely starter, capping a rapid rise up the Seahawks depth chart. He missed the first few day of training camp more than a month ago, but when Bailey started playing he quickly asserted himself as the top option with Chancellor not around. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said what Bailey brings doesn’t show up during off-season workouts but is evident in games. “In his opportunities to hit guys, he is an all-out hitter. He knocks the heck out of guys
when he gets his chance,� Carroll said. “We saw a lot of playmaking in camp. He had a lot of interceptions. He had more plays than anybody in camp knocking balls down and making interceptions. He’s not the guy that is going to look great in the OTA season because he needs to play. He’s a ball player.� Nevertheless, there is clearly some irritation with Chancellor not having reported and facing fines potentially totalling more than $1 million. Carroll said Wednesday that Chancellor would not be playing on Sunday and said he was personally disappointed the situation had reached the point where Chancellor would miss a game check. Chancellor spoke with NFL Network on Wednesday and indicated he’s not seeking new
money this year, but wants money moved from 2017 to 2016 in his contract. “I am disappointed by this, very much so,� Carroll said. “Everybody should be because he’s been a great part of our team. It’s unfortunate it’s come to this and he’s not here.� Bailey made clear that he’s not trying to be Chancellor, noting he’s three inches shorter and at least 20 pounds lighter. “I hope people aren’t expecting me to go out and crush bones or things like that,� he said. But Bailey does have experience in college doing many of the things Seattle asks of its strong safety. They must be stout in run support, which Bailey knows well having spent some of his time at Southern California as a linebacker. The strong safety also
must be able to cover tight ends and backs coming out of the backfield in the pass game. While he hasn’t shown it at the professional level yet, Bailey feels comfortable — and confident — doing all he will be asked. Working with the Seahawks starting defence through the preseason only boosted his confidence. “I found out I can play with the best of them. I’ve been going against the 1s pretty much the whole preseason,� Bailey said. “So I found out the same thing I was able to do in college I’ll be able to do in the league and that was a huge boost to my confidence and a huge thing playing defensive back in this league. “Confidence is everything going from one play to the next without really beating yourself up.�
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Ucluelet artist Researchers attempt to ease siege of the sea stars attempting Volunteer group monitoring population battling devastating disease tinue the work through a long-term intertidal monitoring project. “So far we have engaged over 23 volunteers who have donated over 100 hours of their time and have measured over 1,500 sea stars,” she said. “This time spent in the intertidal will help us become more familiar with the area, which will help us in the future with this ever changing climate to identify subtle changes in this important ecosystem.” Any locals interested in joining the society’s army of volunteers can get on board the unique karma-boosting opportunity by emailing Edwards at jessica.edwards@strawberryisle.org The society and its dedicated volunteers are monitoring four sites—near Tonquin Beach, Wickaninnish Beach, Strawberry Isle and Ucluelet’s Whiskey Dock. “When we arrive on site the group breaks up into smaller teams and the search begins,” Edwards said. She said once a sea star is located,
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The West Coast’s sea stars are under siege from a gruesome disease and a team of local scientists and volunteers are trying to get a handle on what’s going on. The Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society is researching a rampaging bout of Sea Star Wasting Disease that is wreaking havoc on local sea star populations. Jessica Edwards, the society’s research and administrative assistant, told the Westerly the disease has brought mass die-offs to as many as 20 different sea star species. “Large die-offs have been recorded before but never to this extent,” she said. “The symptoms are pretty gruesome: lesions, loss of turgor, limb autotomy—self-amputation—and tissue degradation so severe it appears as if the star is melting.” The project kicked off in June and Edwards said the society hopes to con-
its species, size and health is recorded with health measured on a scale of 1-4, “where 0 indicates a healthy sea star and 4 is serious tissue degradation or death.” Each site is visited monthly and each survey takes about two hours. “We believe that this work is important locally to help researchers working on the spread and implications of this disease to better understand the big picture; and it is also important to be out there observing any changes that may be happening in the intertidal in our local waters,” Edwards said. “We also believe that getting people outside learning about some of the issues that face our coast is incredibly important. “Through projects like this that are largely driven by volunteers we can help to spread the conservation message and promote stewardship of this beautiful area that we live in.” Andrew.Bailey@westerlynews.ca
to light a fire on Canada’s birthday coins ANDREW BAILEY WESTERLY NEWS
A Ucluelet artist is hoping to see her creative passion inspire change by being featured on change. Canada’s Royal Canadian Mint has selected 25 finalists for its ‘My Canada My Inspiration’ contest and Ucluelet’s Laura Timmermans is in the running. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017, the mint will be rolling out brand new coins featuring the contest’s winning designs. “The loon, the beaver, (and) the Bluenose that Canadians are used to seeing on their coins will not appear in 2017. It will be these designs only,” the mint’s director of communications and public affairs Christine Aquino told the Westerly. “We work with over 200 wonderful artists that we have great relationships with, and they design some really extraordinary products for the mint, but we receive hundreds of suggestions each year for coin themes from Canadians that have some great ideas so we thought, ‘Why not open it up and see what they come up with to celebrate the 150th?’” She said the mint received over 10,000 entries to the contest, which were whittled down to 25 with five finalists selected for each of the contest’s five categories—‘Our Passions,’ ‘Our Achievements,’ ‘Our Wonders’ ‘Our Character’ and ‘Our Future.’ “We were blown away by the artistic talent that Canadians have,” Aquino said. “We were not surprised, but we were thrilled with the response.” Mint staff perused each design before handing the best ones over to a panel of national icons, including retired astronaut Chris Hadfield and Man in Motion Rick Hansen, to determine the finalists. The mint has now handed the final say to all Canadians who have until Oct. 9 to cast their vote online at www.mint.ca/canada150. “It’s very easy to vote and we’re encouraging people across Canada to really check it out, even if it’s just to see the talent that we have across Canada; it’s incredible,” Aquino said. Timmermans, 24, was thrilled to hear her campfire illustration had been chosen as a finalist. “I became like a lightning bolt. I was just so full of energy and excitement; it felt incredible,” she told the Westerly. Her campfire design is one of the five finalists for ‘Our Passions.’ “There’s something very timeless about staring into the flames of a crackling fire and what better way to create common ground between people than to celebrate something that humans have shared since memorial,” she said. Aquino said Timmerman’s design illustrates a solid sense of Canadian unity. “It’s a great design and I’m sure many Canadians are definitely going to identify with it,” she said. Andrew.Bailey@westerlynews.ca
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Sunny. Winds light. High 24, Low 11. Humidex 26.
VANCOUVER ISLAND Port Hardy 16/11/pc
Pemberton 28/10/s Whistler 25/10/s
Campbell River Powell River 23/12/s 20/12/s
Squamish 27/14/s
Courtenay 20/14/s Port Alberni 24/11/s Tofino 18/13/s
Ucluelet 18/13/s
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Lower Fraser Valley Howe Sound Whistler Sunshine Coast Victoria/E. Van. Island West Vancouver Island N. Vancouver Island Ctrl. Coast/Bella Coola N. Coast/Prince Rupert Queen Charlottes Thompson Okanagan West Kootenay East Kootenay Columbia Chilcotin Cariboo/Prince George Fort Nelson Bulkley Val./The Lakes
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13 14 10 12 13 13 11 10 13 15 12 11 11 8 10 9 8 10 7
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Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary afternoon jams every Thursday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., at 3561 Third Ave. AV Words on Fire Spoken Word open mic from 7 to 9 p.m. last Thursday of the month at Char’s Landing. Timbre! Choir is looking for new members in all sections for their 43rd Season. Rehearsals commence Monday, September 14th. Please contact Pat Venn at (250) 723-2380 or Patricia Miller at (250) 3907508 for more detailed information.
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CONNECT A Parent Program meets on Thursday evenings, from 6 to 7 p.m. Info: 250-724-0125. Drop-in Badminton on Mondays and Thursday, Alberni Athletic Hall, 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Info: 250-723-8990 (Marg). Touch rugby games at the Port Alberni Black Sheep Rugby Club Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Alberni Valley Billiards Club, 2964 Third Ave., adult mixed eight-ball league on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Info: 250-723-1212. Horseshoe Club on Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Dry Creek Park. Info: 250-724-4770 or 250-723-6050. Line dancing with Linda Ross, third Thursday of each month at Char’s Landing, from 7 to 9 p.m. Info: lindarossmusic@yahoo.ca.
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Linden Orchard competed in the 12 and under karaoke contest at the Salmon Festival. Winners included Andi Payne, 1st, Zoe Carroll, 2nd and Morgan Schoen, 3rd. In the 13 to 18 category, winners were Molly Gamble, 1st, Ally Flaro, 2nd and Angela Spence, 3rd. The 19+ winners were Maggie King, 1st and Brandi MacDonald, 2nd. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES] the left front corner) on Thursdays, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Info: 250-731-1315 or the Youth Clinic cell at 250-720-9591.
Support and help Having trouble connecting with your teen? Connect, an attachment-based program to support parents and caregivers, is held Thursday evenings, from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration: 250724-0125 or 250-731-1315 (ext. 41766 - Debra). Grief Support Group meets Thursday afternoons at the Hospice Society office. Call Ruth at 250-723-4478 to register. Urgently needed: The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Health Equipment Loan and Disaster Management programs in Port Alberni. Please visit http://www.redcross.ca/ volunteer/who-is-needed
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Service groups Alberni Valley Legion Branch No. 293 meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. for its general meeting at 4680 Victoria Quay. No meetings in July or August. Literacy Alberni, drop-in times Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 250-723-7323.
Addictions Come and join Port Alberni Friendship Center’s relapse
prevention group every Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Coffee and snacks included. Al-Anon and Al-Ateen Support Groups, for family and friends of problem drinkers, on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Elim church, 3946 Wallace St. Info: 250-7235526, 250-723-2372 or 250-720-4855. Narcotics Anonymous, 1-800-807-1780 for meeting times and locations.
Special interest Mount Klitsa Garden Club meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Dogwood Room at Echo Centre. Everyone welcome. STARFLEET Alberni Deep Space Port meets the second Thursday of each month at Echo Centre, from 6 to 8 p.m. For all Star Trek fans. Info: 250-
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What’s coming Barkley Sound Cruise, Sept. 13. For tickets and information, call 250-723-5042 or stop by the Royal Canadian Legion Br.# 293. Back to School event for free supplies and clothing, Sept. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at, 4589 Adelaide Street. Lunar Fun, Sept. 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the library. Ages 4 and up. Elder College Open House, Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at North Island College. Guest speaker Maggie HodgeKwan from the AVCF’s Vital Signs project. Happy Un-Birthday Party, Sept. 19 from 2-3 p.m. at the library. Ages 4 and up.
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Not going quietly into the night Nissan’s 370Z primed to capture the muscle car splendour and glory of your misspent youth
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he 2016 Nissan 370Z will not go quietly. But then again, it is not a quiet vehicle. Nothing about it slips silently into the night, for this is the iconic Asian muscle car, benefitting from more than four decades of development. Yet for all of its sophistication, its character is not unlike that of a college grad who spent his entire career enjoying the fruits of frat life. You can’t help but notice its classic lines, with a sinuous belt line that accentuates its flared wheel arches and morphs into a pleasingly high deck. The front end is sculpted to cheat the wind, yet offers a classic sporting Nissan face, while out back, large lights give this vehicle its identity. It’s a look that channels the past without being held hostage by it, and it brings smiles from folks who remember their own raucous youth. Certainly, this is a car that reawakened mine. Being a Z, you’d expect its sexy style, and its availability as a coupe or as roadster. Under its sleek hood resides a 332-horse-
power 3.7-liter V-6 mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission or a close-ratio 6-speed manual that powers the rear wheels, just as nature had intended. For the new model year, the 370Z does get a couple tweaks that enhance the experience, including active noise enhancement, which funnels the car’s exhaust note to the cabin, and active noise cancelation, which helps minimize it while cruising. There’s also a new paint color, Deep Blue Pearl, aka bright blue, lending the car an up to the minute appeal. None of this dissuaded me from doing what one should do when faced with the prospect of driving a new 2016 Nissan 370Z roadster: keep the top lowered, the revs up and its throttle buried. I dutifully obliged, channeling my passion for tackling corners as ferociously as possible. This is something it does very well, thank you. It’s blessed with abundant road feel, which makes you realize that living in a high tax state does not ensure that your roads are in good condition. But it does allow you to take advantage of them, with nicely weighted power steering and a
firm chassis that never seems to quiver, no matter how bad the road irregularity. That also might explain why this car feels so heavy. Despite Nissan’s use of aluminum in the hood, doors and hatch, as well as employing carbon fiber composite in the radiator housing, rear fender and hatch areas, the Z felt weighty, giving it the feel of heavy artillery. Yet somehow, it can dance the asphalt ballet with alacrity. It is also loud. Now this is a mixed blessing. Top down, you’d expect noise and turbulence, and it’s there. And while raising the top quiets things, you’d be surprised how much tire and ambient noise still manages to filter through. But it was fast, and oh so responsive, with a willing driveline that dished out the meat without fail, offering up a speed feast, which when combined with the athletic suspension, made for the perfect tool for getting into trouble. Yes, it’s loud and heavy, but somehow that seems appropriate. Of course, you will be able to drive with all of the latest features, including a starter button,
The specs ◆ Base price: $49,400 ◆ EPA fuel economy (city/highway): 18/25 mpg ◆ Engine: 3.7-litre V-6 ◆ Horsepower: 332 ◆ Torque: 270 pound-feet ◆ Wheelbase: 100.4 inches ◆ Length: 167.2 inches ◆ Curb weight: 3,521 pounds ◆ Cargo capacity: 4.2 cubic feet
Bluetooth, power windows and door locks, automatic climate control, two 12-volt power outlets, three cup holders, and an AM/FM/CD/AUX 4-speaker audio system with illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls. Popping for the Touring and Touring Sport models add a Bose audio system with eight speakers and dual subwoofers, MP3/ WMA playback, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth streaming audio, aluminum pedals, and an auto-dimming rear view mirror. The cabin has adequate space for two, with a sliver of space from thin portfolios or briefcases behind each seat. The trunk can hold a couple of small weekend bags, or a
few bags of groceries. It does not have all of the space in the world. It has just enough to win a spot in your heart. It did so in mine. And while my own youthful Z memories are of the fatter, flabbier 280Z, along with regretful memories of bad ‘70s culture, leisure suits and flaming Pintos, I greatly admire the original car and its role in earning Japanese cars a place in the driving enthusiasts garage. And while the current car may look familiar, when was the last time you tried one? My guess is that you haven’t; you’d be surprised. If you’d like one, keep in mind that the coupe is offered in four models: 370Z, Touring, Sport and Sport Tech. Prices start at $29,990. Prefer to go topless? The roadster is offered in three trim lines: 370Z Roadster, 370Z Touring Roadster and 370Z Touring Sport Roadster, starting at $41,820. The test car, a Touring Sport Roadster, topped $50,000. That might sound spendy, but it’s not a high price to pay for recapturing your youth, whether you remember it or not.
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This isn’t exactly your favourite tree-hugger’s Prius THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LAS VEGAS — Where does a practical car like the Toyota Prius go to reinvent itself? The same place many people go to let loose and have fun: Las Vegas. Brightly-lit displays on a Las Vegas Strip rooftop-turned-nightclub reminded the gathered crowd of executives, car dealers and automotive journalists that the Prius could be modern, sleek and edgy. “We’ve got the whole package now,” said Bill Fay, general manager of the Toyota Division in the United States. “People will want to buy this car for more than just the fuel efficiency.” The rollout of Toyota’s new gas-electric hybrid Prius comes at an inauspicious time for fuel-sipping vehicles. Gas prices were at the lowest level at this time of year in since 2004, and analysts expect more declines
now that summer driving season has ended. The Japanese automaker hasn’t abandoned fuel-efficiency but on a rooftop at the Linq casino-hotel, the emphasis was squarely on fun complete with a hip bandof-the-moment as the car’s opening act and Kobe beef sliders, crab legs and creme brulee as an appetizer before the company hoisted a hyper sonic red Prius about 60 feet into the air for all to see. “Now we have a car that’s not just for mom and dad, tree-huggers and people on a budget,” said David Rodgers, vice-president of two Toyota dealerships in northern California. “This is what America’s been waiting for: a hybrid car with edge,” he said. Something the kids will want to drive, he said. The 2016 Prius is more sculpted and sportier looking than the current version as Toyota tries to move the car from appealing
mainly to environmentalists to more of a mainstream vehicle. The company says it will get about 55 mpg in combined city and highway driving, about 10 per cent better than the 2015 version. It’s more than 2 inches longer than the current car, and it sits almost an inch lower. The fourth-generation Prius’ new underpinnings, including a new suspension, will give it a lower centre of gravity for crisper handling than the current Prius, plus a smoother ride. Details about its speed were not divulged. Tom Libby, manager of industry analysis for the IHS Automotive consulting firm, said the Prius brand name is so familiar now that the car no longer has to look different for the environmentally conscious to make a statement that they’re driving a hybrid. The new styling, he said, will help it appeal to more
people. The launch timing is unfortunate for Toyota, which had been planning the new Prius for several years and didn’t know that gas prices would be so low at this time, Libby said. “At some point gas prices will go up and fuel economy will rise on people’s priority lists, and they’ll be right there with that product,” he said. U.S. Prius sales peaked at nearly 237,000 in 2012 with the introduction of wagon and compact models. Since then, Prius sales have fallen to just over 207,000 last year. Through August sales are down 17 per cent from a year earlier and Fay said he expects sales to fall below 200,000 by the year’s end. Sales of hybrid and electric cars generally fall when gasoline prices are low, but the drop during the past two years has been amplified by a global shift to small and large SUVs.
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Gas-powered SUVs have become more efficient, with many smaller ones getting more than 30 miles per gallon on the highway. Buyers like the high seating position and gear-hauling capability of the SUVs, which range in size from the small Honda HR-V to larger vehicles like the Chevrolet Suburban. The Prius, first introduced in the U.S. in 2000, will have the best fuel economy for vehicles that aren’t plugged in for recharging, the company said. Toyota also upgraded the interior. It also gets a more rigid structure to protect people in a crash, and it will offer a safety package that features pedestrian detection and automatic, pre-collision braking. The new Prius arrives in dealerships early next year. The price wasn’t announced, but the current version starts at $24,200 excluding shipping.
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Albertan troubadour returns to the Valley Singer performs at Char’s Landing on Saturday TANNER JAMES FOR THE TIMES
I learned to write songs on a beach in Maryland when I was 20-years-old. I was sleeping in a hammock in the woods on the edge of town trying to make a girl fall in love with me. Busking for change on a boardwalk on the beach will almost certainly put words in your mouth. Riding horses and driving tractors in Southern Alberta was my childhood. I was a farm boy and I spent my days wandering with my dog, humming the songs I heard on the a.m. radio. My grandpa could spin a story out of anything and I hung off of his every word. He taught me how to do the same. I started an indie rock band and we were together five years. We had an old red
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and country music started to call my name. My name is Tanner James and I am a singer, a runner, a traveler, a dreamer, a troubadour and a guitar picker. Most of all, I’m a storyteller. This is my life now. Tanner James performs Saturday, Sept. 12, 8-10 p.m.
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ORTfolio aims to focus on our community’s diversifying economy by highlighting local entrepreneurs, innovators, and telecommuters. 1. Name and Age: Jason Halttunen, 38 years 2. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? What brought you to Port Alberni? I was born and raised in Missoula, Montana. I’ve lived in Spokane, WA, Lake Tahoe, CA, Denver, CO, Hood River, OR, Seattle, WA, Vancouver, BC and now feeling at home in the Alberni Valley. My house, recreational opportunities, climate, proximity to West coast are the primary elements that brought me to the Alberni Valley. 3. What do you do? What makes your work unique? Three Dogs promotes healthy recreation for all demograph-
Kama Money PORTfolio ics of the community, offering Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board rentals and sales. Three Dogs is unique by providing the ultimate SUP experience, with new equipment, close proximity to Sproat Lake and friendly customer service. 4. Describe the challenges you’ve faced with your business, as well as the opportunities. With any recreational business there is always the challenge of Mother Nature. The Dog Mountain fire was a challenge, along with a couple of rainy Saturdays. Three Dogs is excited about the growing
popularity of the sport (SUP), traffic volumes along Hwy 4 and the increasing awareness of how awesome the Alberni Valley is! 5. If you could wave a magic wand, what would you change about Port Alberni and why? If I could wave my magic wand, I would change some of the architecture of Port Alberni, maybe a face lift would change some peoples’ attitudes. 6. Complete the sentence: My Alberni: My Alberni is an early morning paddle on Sproat Lake. » Kama Money is a teacher and owns Orange Bridge Communications, which works with Great Central Social Media Company to rebrand Port Alberni from ‘The Worst Place To Live’ to the ‘Heart of Vancouver Island’. In her down time, she alternates between watching trashy TV and pushing a 55 lb stroller up Argyle hill.
Jason Halttunen enjoyed a morning paddle on the Inlet earlier this summer. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]
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It’s a left turn lane, not an acceleration lane
A gentleman from Courtenay explained about the regular difficulty that he encountered when he used the two way left turn lanes in that city. Most recently, he was travelling northbound on Cliffe Avenue attempting a left turn into Tim Horton’s. A woman turned southbound out of the Husky just ahead of him into the two way left turn lane as well. They were now approaching each other head on. Legally, this woman is required to leave the two way left turn lane by turning left once she has occupied it. The gentleman is entitled to expect that she will obey the law and will not interfere with his left turn. It’s a good thing that she used her right turn signal and he saw it. Waiting to turn left prevented a collision that would have occurred had he turned when she accelerated into the first through lane on her right.
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Wrongly, many drivers see the relatively quiet two way left turn lane as a way to reduce the complication of crossing three lanes of traffic and occupying the first available lane for their intended direction of travel. Instead, they move into the turn lane, accelerate to the
speed of surrounding traffic and then move right into the lane they should have entered in the first instance. Turning left is one of the more dangerous moves that we make when we drive. When traffic is heavy it can be difficult to track and account for
all of the drivers who are following the rules. The woman should not have left the Husky driveway if she could not comfortably reach the correct lane. Probably unwittingly, she made a left turn less safe for someone else when
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School District 63 (Saanich) and the Central Saanich Police are investigating the disappearance of $40,000 from the bank account of the Keating Home and School Association. In mid-July, police were contacted by a member of the Keating Elementary School parent advisory council, advising them of their concern. Superintendent of Schools Keven Elder says normally funds raised by a PAC are spent in accordance with the needs of the school, based on consultation with administration and staff. Often it’s for playground or other equipment focussed on children and outdoor play. “In this case the $40,000 was targeted for an outdoor play structure and that plan of course now goes on hold,” Elder said.
Saanich Police are asking the public’s help in locating a man who was mistakenly released from jail. Police report Grant Christopher Barker was inadvertently released from Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre on Sunday. Barker, from Victoria, was serving a term for a domestic related sentence, said Saanich Police Sgt. Steve Eassie. He’s not believed to be dangerous but police are still looking for him, currently checking his possible contacts in the community, Eassie said. The details of his “inadvertent release” are not being shared at this time, but a warrant for his arrest has been issued after charges of escape lawful custody and identity fraud were placed on Monday, Sept. 7.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 N.A.C. Night (Nights Alive Chill) at Gyro 5:00 – 8:00 pm Youth ages 12 – 17. Echo Aquatic Centre (250-720-2514 for info) 6:00 – 9:00 am Adult Lane Swim 11:30 – 1:00 pm Adult Lane Swim 1:00 – 3:00 pm Adult Lanes/Everyone Welcome 5:30 – 6:30 pm Adult Lanes 6:30 – 8:00 pm Everyone Welcome 8:00 – 9:00 pm Adult Aqua Fit Alberni Valley Multiplex (250-720-2518 for info) 10:15 – 11:45 am Tiny Tots Skate 11:45 – 1:00 pm Adult Skate 6:15 – 7:45 pm Everyone Welcome Glenwood Sport Centre (250-720-2181 for info) Book your private rentals call Echo Centre Alberni Valley Museum (250-720-2863 for info) 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Everyone Welcome
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 Echo Aquatic Centre (250-720-2514 for info) 6:00 – 9:00 am Adult Lane Swim 11:30 – 1:00 pm Adult Lane Swim 1:00 – 3:00 pm Adult Lanes/Everyone Welcome 3:45– 6:30 pm Adult Lanes 6:00 – 7:30 pm Everyone Welcome 7:30 – 9:00 pm Teens(12+) Swim Alberni Valley Multiplex (250-720-2518 for info) 10:15 – 11:45 am 50+ Shinny Glenwood Sport Centre (250-720-2181 for info) Book your private rentals call Echo Centre 13 & Under Rollerblading – Starts September 25 Alberni Valley Museum (250-720-2863 for info) 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Everyone Welcome
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The holes in Ladislav Cumpelik’s shorts tell a story unto themself as he lies in bed at Victoria General Hospital following his harrowing incident on Sept. 3. [ISLAND HEALTH]
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Saanich resident Michael Gallup is being considered a hero by police for his part in saving the life of Saanich’s Ladislav Cumpelik on Thursday. Cumpelik, a 37-year-old Saanich Parks employee, was cycling from his home on Goward Road along West Saanich Road at about 6:40 a.m. when he had a life-threatening encounter with a semi-trailer that left Cumpelik hanging to the undercarriage for 473 metres. Cumpelik underwent surgery for a broken bone in his shoulder following the incident, one of a series of injuries he sustained including serious road rash and cracked ribs. He was otherwise conscious and happy to be alive in Victoria General Hospital. “I saw the truck slowing but I didn’t know what he was doing,” said Cumpelik. “Once he started making the turn, his tractor was going right, I tried to avoid it but ended up sliding ass over kettle under the tractor trailer.” As a former Saanich garbage
man Cumpelik immediately recognized the undercarriage of the tractor from his time performing maintenance on the garbage trucks. “I didn’t have enough speed to go right through to the other side of the tractor so that’s when I grabbed the air brake [line]. In my head, mathematically, I was thinking what would hit me if I let go, what would I have to avoid.” Gallup was one car back of the semi-trailer on the hilly descent between the Beaver Lake Road turnoff and Markham Road. He was forced to slow when the truck signalled a right turn onto Markham. That’s when Gallup, and the driver one car ahead, saw Cumpelik travel past at about 50 km/h towards the turning trailer. Having seen Cumpelik fly off his bike and slide underneath the truck, Gallup pulled around the truck to see if the cyclist came out the other side. Gallup then quickly chased the truck and pulled up alongside the driver. “I wasn’t sure the fellow was under the truck, as I honked and
waved at the driver I could hear [Cumpelik] hooting and hollering, screaming and yelling,” Gallup said. “But I couldn’t see him.” The two drivers jumped out, with Gallup calling 911 and the truck driver attending to Cumpelik. “It was pretty intense, eyes were big, hearts were pumping, I wasn’t sure what shape he was in,” Gallup said. “It looked absolutely terrible so I expected the worst even though I could hear him.” “I often notice flowers on the road just up from there for another Saanich cyclist who died last year,” said Markyta Cumpelik, Ladislav’s mom. “But some greater power saved him.” Gallup is just happy everything worked out. “If he’s interested I’d be happy to meet up with him and share a pint,” Gallup said. “I’ll probably buy him the beer,” said Ladislav from his pre-operating bed at VGH. “I’m so thankful for [Gallup] to even think about stopping the driver, it’s unbelievable.”
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American arrested for luring B.C. 13-year-old A man from Newport News, Virginia has been arrested and charged after renting a hotel room in Abbotsford and staying overnight there with a 13-year-old girl. Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said the teen and the man first met over social media in July of this year. He said the two exchanged numerous texts and began a “very concerning but distant relationship.” MacDonald said the man suggested that the pair meet in person and, on Sept. 5, he travelled to Seattle and then to Abbotsford, where he rented a hotel room. MacDonald said the girl met up with the man, and the two stayed overnight in the hotel. The teen left the next morning and contacted her guardian, who then notified the Abbotsford Police Department about what had occurred. Officers arrested the man outside the hotel on Sunday, Sept. 6. Joshua Michael Napoli, 33, has been charged with sexual assault against a child, child luring and sexual interference. MacDonald said the incident serves as a reminder for all par-
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A 26-year-old Burnaby man is dead after a fall from Rainbow Falls near Harrison Lake. A group of four young men were camping at Cogburn Beach on Harrison Lake over the Labour Day weekend. On Sept. 5 at 5:22 p.m., police received a report a man had fallen from Rainbow Falls on East Harrison Forest Service Road. “The party was a group of four young men camping at Cogburn Beach,” said Sgt. Darren Rennie of Agassiz RCMP. “When one of the men tried to climb to the waterfalls he fell from the cliff into the river. Another member from the group attempted to climb down to him and became trapped on the cliff.” Local RCMP supported by Kent
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We are saddened to announce the death of June on September 3, 2015. She died in Port Alberni with family by her side. Predeceased by her parents Laila and Edgar Raynor and husband Ken Hutcheson. Survived by her children Gordon, Brian (Margaret), Mark (Jan), Jane, Graham (Kim), Sarah (Dennis), grandchildren Angela, Jessica, Emily, Allison, Emma, Nigel, Caleb and Hannah, her brother Eric (Grace), neice Moira, and numerous cousins. June was born in Nanaimo in 1932. Her family later moved to Port Alberni where she completed high school. She then attended Normal School in Victoria to become a teacher. She taught for several years at Alberni Elementary before meeting her husband, Ken. The two were married for 54 years until Ken's death in 2009. June was a devoted mother to her six children and always put the family ahead of herself. She worried about the welfare of others and had a kind word for all. She was positive and cheerful but could also be tough and determined. June had many interests in life. She had a passion for music, was an accomplished pianist, and for many years was the organist at St Alban's church. She was active in organizations such as the Funshine House, Alberni Valley Daycare Society, and the community work service program for young offenders. She was an involved member of her church. She was also a very good seamstress, for years making many clothes for herself and her family. Cooking was central to June's life, both for her family and anyone else who came by. With her husband Ken, she hosted many memorable dinner parties over the years. She believed the kitchen was the heart of a home and always made sure there was enough food for all. As her children began to leave home she realized a long held ambition to open a store and for many years ran Little Darlings, a second hand clothing store for young children. June took a particular delight in getting to know and serve many young families. In later years she was interested in reading, history, crosswords, baking cookies, her church, her extended family and her Finnish and Scottish heritage. She remained devoted to her own children and especially to her grandchildren. She followed the development of this next generation with great interest. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19th, 1:30 at Trinity Church, 4677 Angus Street, Port Alberni. Memorial donations may be made to the Kiwanis Hilton Children's Centre,4325 Neill Street,Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1E5. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca
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Passengers escape plane fire with some baggage Passengers grabbing bags leads to official head-shaking swift, officials said Wednesday that 27 of the 170 passengers or crew on board required hospital treatment for cuts, bruises or other minor injuries, mostly from the evacuation slides. “A deadly slalom” is how pilot Patrick Smith described baggage on an emergency slide in a blog post. Bags also could tear the inflatable slides, block exits on board and cause other injuries in the chaos of an evacuation. Manno noted that passengers also evacuated with belongings when a Delta Air Lines jet nearly skidded off the runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport in March and an Asiana Airlines jet caught fire after a hard landing in San Francisco in 2013. “We’re seeing this more and more,” said John Goglia, an aviation safety expert and former member of the National Transportation Safety Board. Goglia believes that because air safety advances have made accidents far more survivable and
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LOS ANGELES — Passengers on the British Airways jet whose engine caught fire just before takeoff in Las Vegas escaped with their lives — and some with their carry-ons, as well. While flight crews tell people to leave belongings behind in an evacuation, pilots say they seem increasingly inclined to grab whatever they brought on board. And sometimes even a selfie or two. “We’re always shaking our head,” said Chris Manno, a veteran pilot with a major US airline who took to social media Wednesday to slam those pictured on the Vegas tarmac with bulky cabin bags. “It doesn’t matter what you say, people are going to do what they do.” The engine on the London-bound Boeing 777-200 caught fire Tuesday as the plane was gathering speed. Though the evacuation was
injuries often less severe, more people can — and do — bring bags as they evacuate. Passenger Karen Bravo, 60, of Las Vegas, said she happened to have her purse and some other passengers further back in coach had time to grab their carry-on luggage while waiting to evacuate. “It would be like if your whole house was on fire and you had to go out the door,” she said. Guidance posted online by the Federal Aviation Administration advises passengers to leave bags on board during an evacuation — but does not mandate it. Airline crews may make that announcement during preflight safety demonstrations, and during an emergency, would typically tell people to leave bags behind. Passengers are required by law to follow all crew instructions, FAA spokesman Ian Gregor said. “Flight attendants are the first line of defence in emergencies,” he said.
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Accused letter bomber to appeal bail denial A man accused of sending letter bombs to his ex-wife and two lawyers was denied bail Wednesday, but he plans to appeal. Guido Amsel was ordered by provincial court Judge Heather Pullan to remain in custody pending his trial on charges that include three counts of attempted murder. The decision followed three days of evidence which cannot be reported due to a publication ban. Amsel, 49, was arrested in early July after bombs were sent to his former wife’s workplace and the offices of lawyers who had represented Amsel and his wife in their divorce. Police said that in each case an explosive compound was inserted into a recording device. Two bombs were safely disposed of, but one exploded and severely injured lawyer Maria Mitousis. She lost a hand and suffered other injuries which will require longterm rehabilitation.
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