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TRUCK TALK

We can’t live without them. But there is much debate about where we want trucks to go in the Alberni Valley. Reporter Katya Slepian dissects the four options the city is pondering.

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Hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Numerous studies. A plethora of city staff reports. Decades of talk.

How many official truck routes? Zero.

A designated truck route has eluded both the city of Port Alberni and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, much to the frustration of residents and businesses that want industrial trucks anywhere but on the road at their doorstep.

Should they be sent down to the waterfront to compete with the tourists the city is hoping to attract?

Or maybe we should send them down Third Avenue, despite Uptown

businesses’ complaints that they scare away customers, break down the roads and pose a safety hazard.

Maybe they should go up Anderson Avenue, where residents say the trucks are already so loud that they can’t sit on their patios and school children are put at risk by the lack of sidewalks.

And finally, maybe it’s time to avoid those issues—and the city—altogether and send the trucks down a $20 million ring road beyond its eastern boundary?

Yet another report will come to council on Nov. 9. There is no clear-cut best option but it is time to finally make up our minds.

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

OPTION 3

OPTION 4

Harbour Road: from Redford Street, down the existing road to a new intersection with Ship Creek Road at Third Ave.

Third Ave.: from Redford Street, up the hill through Uptown and to the Ship Creek Road intersection.

Anderson Ave.: from Redford Street, through the 10th Ave. dip and up Anderson Ave. until the Ship Creek intersection.

Ring Road: trucks turn south off Hwy. 4 just before the Black Powder Range to emerge on Franklin River Rd.

A waterfront industrial road is back in the cards for Port Alberni, according to Mayor Mike Ruttan.

“We’ve acquired most of the land for that. A big part of it’s already built. It just needs some upgrades but it’s doable for us financially,” Ruttan said.

“We want to see something happen and if we control the entire thing we’ll do that part first.”

Ruttan is such a strong proponent of a waterfront industrial route that it was added to the city’s 2015-2018 Strategic Plan as of Oct. 13.

“There’s been a lot of work and a lot of time and a lot of money spent by the city over the last number of decades; we decided that it’s a really critical issue for the community in terms of looking forward economically,” Ruttan said.

Continued / A6

A single lane commute up Third Avenue from Redford Street all the way to Ship Creek Road is a great idea for trucks traversing the city, if you ask Anderson Avenue resident Vicki Drybrough.

“If (the trucks) use Third Avenue, they stay in one lane all the way through.

Other drivers always know where they will be and because there are two lanes in each direction, they’re able to pass and continue safely on their way,” she said.

Drybrough doesn’t like the trucks using Anderson Avenue instead.

“We are opposed to industrial truck traffic on our street... we have more than enough already.”

Compounding the issue for Drybrough are the two schools along Anderson Avenue—E.J. Dunn and Maquinna, both elementary schools now.

Continued / A6

Sending giant industrial trucks careening through Port Alberni’s Uptown isn’t good for growing the area, says city councillor Chris Alemany.

“There has been quite an increase in traffic through that area,” said Alemany.

That traffic, along with the complaints about trucks through the area that have been made by business owners for years, have convinced him that it’s time for action.

“From a perspective of safety and trying to encourage people going to Uptown and business to be there... it would be really good if we could at least encourage (trucking) companies to take other routes to Ship Creek. There are ways to do that right how.”

The available route is Anderson Avenue, said Alemany, and not routes that require massive investments.

Continued / A6

Of all the possible industrial truck routes that have been discussed in the past three decades, the ring road stands out for many a reason— most of them outlined in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District’s 2012 study.

“A ring road outside city limits would take all the logging trucks and we could direct heavy vehicles that way,” said Coun. Jack McLeman.

He sits on the ACRD’s transportation committee.

The ring road proposal entirely removes trucks from the city by sending them off Hwy. 4 just before the access road to the Black Powder Range. Trucks would then turn off the highway through a $400,000 intersection and travel south for 4.9 kilometres along a mix of old, refurbished logging roads and new paths.

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TRUCK TALK Four options to consider for an industrial road.

Harbour Road already People, trucks don’t partially completed mix well: Drybrough Opt. 1 (cont’d): From / A1 “This council is wanting to bring that forth for consideration and see what we can do to complete that project that is already partially completed.”

Partially is right: the city has commissioned two studies on a waterfront road.

One was a predesign study in 2004, the other was preliminary design report in 2013.

Both were completed

by Stantec; the 2013 study cost the city $45,000 (costs for the 2004 study were not available by press time.)

The 2004 study covered the entire proposed Harbour Road route from Ship Creek at its south end to Redford Street at the north end.

The length? About 2.8 kilometres. The cost? Between $6.1M and $6.7M (in 2015 dollars) depending on the exact route alignment chosen.

The cheaper option will have the southern portions of the road limited to 40 km/hr.

The more expensive one will allow speeds of 50 km/hr.

The 2013 study looks more closely at phase one of the proposed waterfront route—700 metres of two-lane road stretching from the Ship Creek/Third Avenue intersection to just west of Stirling Street on Harbour

Road. The maximum grade will stay at 6.0 per cent while the lane widths will be 3.7 metres each.

The Ship Creek/ Third Avenue intersection would undergo major changes in this option; the private entrance to Western Forest Products’ APD mill would be closed and the newly constructed Harbour Road connection would take its place—thus connecting Harbour Road to Ship Creek Road.

A connector road would allow access to WFP lands for their trucks and two parking lots would be constructed to make up for the WFP space lost in the construction of the new road.

The work is estimated to cost approximately $4 million.

The traffic flow at the time of the study was based on upwards of 120 trucks a day; a figure taken from 2004 reports from Weyerhaeuser and Norske.

No additional counts since 2004 have been performed by the city, though the 2012 study states that new counts should be performed before construction.

Further, the 2012 study states formalizing a truck route could redirect more trucks off of other roads (such as Third Avenue and Anderson Avenue) and onto Harbour Road.

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Opt. 2 (cont’d):

“Kids waiting for the school bus stand along the side of the road,” she said.

Trucks careening past those children come closer than Drybrough would like, due to the lack of sidewalks along much of Anderson Avenue.

Instead, those trucks should go up Third Avenue to Ship Creek, where Drybrough says they have always belonged.

“I strongly believe that’s where industrial

truck traffic belongs.”

Third Avenue will do just fine, she added, as no new and expensive route is needed.

“If we were a growing community or one with money to burn, I would advocate for a route that circumvents the city entirely,” she said.

“But we don’t have money to burn and taxpayers are at their limit now. So why don’t we focus on using a route that’s already in place?”

Anderson proposal would need work Opt. 3 (cont’d):

“We can look at the Harbour Road but that’s under the ownership of private owners... we have to start looking at whether we can direct our traffic onto proper routes.”

If Anderson Avenue becomes the designated route, it will need work.

“We will have to look at ways of improving that route

so that it addresses the concerns that the community has,” he said.

“Those concerns have never been addressed in the entire time that I’ve lived in Port Alberni.

Maybe we can make that better. Maybe we can make traffic a little bit better in places that we want to grow as far as commercial development goes.”

Did you know: an industrial truck route for Port Alberni has been studied since at least 1981.

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WeeMedical not welcome: Ruttan MARIJUANA DISPENSARY: | Operator Justin Liu says he will close up shop on Nov. 9.

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WeeMedical marijuana dispensary has announced it will close its doors on Nov. 9 following what manager Justin Liu says is “extreme pressure from Mayor Mike Ruttan.”

The illegal dispensary opened its doors in a commercial building on Third Avenue less than two weeks ago. The closure comes after landlord Martin Tessler, who lives in Vancouver, received a call from Ruttan letting him know the dispensary was not welcome.

“He said it’s not welcome in the town and he’s not happy it’s there and he basically rattled on that we could be charged and have our building taken away,” Tessler said.

Port Alberni RCMP Inspector Mac

Richards said that a marijuana dispensary, despite being illegal, does not match the criteria of a building that the police would seize. He did add that the investigation was ongoing and further information could change that decision.

Ruttan defended his decision to call Tessler directly.

“The situation with that dispensary is that it’s an illegal activity, it’s not condoned under the Criminal Code and as such it’s not something that the city of Port Alberni can condone,” said Ruttan.

“As mayor, I can call virtually anyone I want to call whenever I feel the need to, as can any councillor.”

He added that since the dispensary is an illegal activity under the Criminal Code of Canada “it is not something the city of Port Alberni can

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A worker covers up the peeling paint on the WeeMedical building on Nov. 3.

or cannot approve as it’s not under our jurisdiction.”

Other municipal councils, for example

Vancouver, have chosen to regulate dispensaries rather than shut them down.

Continued / A14

Ring road would avoid city entirely Opt. 4 (cont’d): Then, the province— because the road travels far outside of city jurisdiction— would have a choice: southeast or southwest.

With the southeast option the road would head a little east and mostly south, following existing logging roads down to Bainbridge Lake and then connecting down to Franklin River Road about 4.8 kilometres east of the Ship Creek Road and Anderson Avenue intersection.

That has several issues; a max travel speed of 60 km/hr on the 10.3 kilometre route adds an extra six minutes onto the travel time of a truck wanting to get to the south end of Port Alberni. It also passes right beside the city’s

water reservoir of Bainbridge Lake.

According to the study, storm water management has to be taken into account to ensure that contaminated water from the proposed road doesn’t enter any streams that flow into the lake.

The east option has its upsides.

At $17.8 million, it’s a little cheaper than the southwest option.

It also, the study notes, has a “rough balance of cuts and embankments.” This means that little extra waste will have to be disposed of.

It’s also a more direct route for trucks hoping to circumvent the city entirely and continue south down

the logging roads.

The southwest option is more expensive—$20.5 million total. This route would follow the first 4.9 kilometres south from Hwy. 4 but then turn southwest for 4 km to intersect Franklin River road just one kilometre east of the Ship Creek Road and Anderson Avenue intersection.

It would bring trucks almost four kilometres closer to Port Alberni if their destination is the waterfront.

The western route would also avoid any contamination issues with Bainbridge Lake.

The 2012 ACRD study includes building both legs as an option; that however would bring

Any ring road would depend on generous provincial coffers.

the cost up to about $28 million.

Either way, the road would require two bridges—over Rogers and Stokes Creeks—and generous provincial coffers.

And that, McLeman thinks, is unlikely to happen until an old bypass route the city is not currently considering is removed from the city’s official community plan.

“The government thinks that the ring road council wants in the OCP will suffice.

Until we get rid of that I don’t see much movement,” McLeman said.

The proposed 2012 ring road remains the most ambitious option, but also the only one that takes heavy trucks outside of the city—and off its beaten down roads— altogether.

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Council representative the next few burning is SARAH Dog owners should register at the SPCA Sarah Thomas. weeks as part conducted by THOMAS Shelter on Broughton Street and will “We haven’t called of their hazard experienced be required to register and pre pay – Sarah Thomas abatement program. an [air quality] workers under on or before Wednesday, advisory but it’s on “The burning controlled November 25, 2015. the edge,” Thomas portion of our conditions,” said said Tuesday “The problem with hazard abatement Leine. “Pile burning For more information afternoon. slash burning is that program is set to is only carried call 250-723-5269.

While air quality while it certainly commence in the out when weather All dogs must be leashed at the in the Alberni Valley affects air quality, it’s coming weeks.

Once conditions, including vaccine clinic, Thank You. is notoriously bad under the jurisdiction initiated, it may take venting indices are due to inversions of the province,” said up to three or four favourable for safe that don’t allow for Thomas. weeks to complete, burning with minimal the particulates to “It’s provincial depending on impact on air quality.” disperse, Thomas regulation that weather conditions,” Thomas said that said there’s not much allows them to burn said Makenzie while the AQC has either the city or so the regional Leine, IT’s manager concerns about slash the regional district district doesn’t have of community and burning, they’ve can do about slash an ability to say government relations. chosen to keep those discussions internal and focus on what the city can control first.

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With the first snowfall on Arrowsmith also comes the beginning of flu season. And with flu season comes the call for flu shots.

“Flu shots are important because the flu is a transmissible disease that’s preventable,” said Maple Way Urgent Care Clinic Medicine Shoppe pharmacist Ty Hanson.

Even if you’re not bothered by the

thought of getting the flu, Hanson said that there are people out there for who it’s a lot more dangerous.

“People should be getting flu shots because of transmission to people who are susceptible,” he said.

“It prevents elderly people from getting sick, people who have poor immune systems...they could all suffer more serious symptoms from contracting the flu.”

While flu vaccines being cooked up

months in advance means that sometimes the predominant flu strain mutates in the months between the recipe being finalized and flu season beginning, Hanson said that any vaccine is better than none at all.

“A less than ideal match may result in reduced vaccine effectiveness against the virus that is different from what is in the vaccine, but it can still provide some protection against influenza,” he said.

“In addition, it’s important to remember that the flu vaccine contains three or four flu viruses (depending on the type of vaccine you receive) so that even when there is a less than ideal match or lower effectiveness against one virus, the vaccine may protect against the other viruses.”

The flu shot is available at doctors’ offices as well as pharmacies all around Port Alberni.

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The VIEA (Vancouver Island Economic Association) Conference is arguably the best conference of its type on Vancouver Island and perhaps anywhere in the Province.

Attracting more than 500 delegates and several key presenters it is an event that we’d recommend be on everyone’s agenda every October.

Zoran Knezevic - President and CEO of Port Alberni Port Authority did a wonderful presentation including a new video that clearly positions the Port Authority as a force to be reckoned with. Knezevic focused on the opportunities for the area based on the PATH project. Alongside Mr. Knezevic in the transportation presentation was Russell Dyson of the ACRD who spoke about the airport developments and improvements both in Tofino and Port Alberni. Dyson clearly had the audience focused and impressed.

Pat Deakin, economic development manager

for City of Port Alberni, presented why businesses are looking at Port Alberni as a place to set up shop. In particular he focused on the Can Timber Bio-Tech company that recently selected Port Alberni to conduct business - employing many local people.

Charlie Clappis of Huu-ay-aht First Nation was a presenter in the mature business segment. Many attendants said it was an excellent session and that Clappis was a key element to that success.

Tofino mayor Josie Osborne was in attendance on day two after a tumultuous few days in Tofino. While her two presentations were flavoured from the Tofino perspective it was very clear that she is fully engaged in the Alberni Valley through many references to her role as chair of the ACRD. Especially impressive was the segment based on the value of events and festivals to a community.

Richard Antonchuk ,owner of Alberni Outpost, spoke about the current state of retail on Vancouver Island. Antonchuk mentioned Port Alberni as a potential for expansion of his business model.

Wrapping up the conference was a session on the cruise ship industry. Neil Malbon of McLean Mill Steam Train, the top location for shore excursions, showed two impressive videos and spoke at length about the destination itself.

In addition to this impressive list of presenters, also represented at the conference were representatives from Hupacasath First Nation, Community Futures Alberni-Clayoquot, AV Employment, City of Port Alberni and Mayor Mike Ruttan and of course the Chamber of Commerce.

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If you can’t beat them...

Barely two weeks after opening its doors on Third Avenue, WeeMedical—an illegal marijuana dispensary—will shut down on Nov. 9.

While we don’t condone illegal businesses opening up at will and flouting the law, we are disappointed at the heavyhanded treatment the absentee landlord and WeeMedical manager have received.

This is not the first dispensary to open on Vancouver Island, nor will it be the last as proponents are poised for the federal Liberals to legalize marijuana. Vancouver in fact has so many dispensaries similar to WeeMedical that municipal councils have chosen to regulate them through bylaws, and police forces are said to be putting them low on their priority lists.

Public opinion on the marijuana dispensary on Third Avenue has mostly been positive. The same cannot be said of some politicians, especially Mayor Mike Ruttan, who has been quite vocal in his opposition.

We worry that unnecessary RCMP time will be spent on dealing with this dispensary when it could better be used elsewhere.

Arrowsmith Biosphere unjustified Arrowsmith’s Biosphere Region is nothing more than a make-work project for academics and something cool for elitists to grasp so they can say something intelligent about UNESCO in relation to where they live.

We see no environmental protection function, no economic boost, no real reason for tax dollars being spent on this project. Having meetings of residents and business people with no apparent end-game or purpose, other than more roundtables with stakeholders, is energy well wasted.

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The silence of the gov’t e-mail servers TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views

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ICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark’s government has been steadily backed into a corner on its apparent deletion of emails involving sensitive government topics.

A week-long barrage of accusations by the NDP opposition peaked with their most damning evidence of a cover-up, in the long-running case of eight health researchers suspended or fired from drug approval studies.

Most have been paid settlements or reinstated after the biggest personnel management blunder in memory. One committed suicide.

We are now into a second independent review of this tragic case, after an independent lawyer was unable to determine what went wrong, because she couldn’t compel testimony or demand records. It is

now in the hands of B.C.’s Minister to the Premier, new Ombudsperson, Jay has no records and why Chalke, who has that the successive Deputy authority.

Minister of Health had one Everyone agrees that record over two years?” the deputy health minister Virk: “The suggestion of the day, Graham from the member Whitmarsh, was legally opposite that there responsible for the are no documents is decisions and records. Yet false…. There are more somehow the only record documents now that released to the NDP for the Ombudsperson has the two-year conduct of period of the the matter firings and and is undersubsequent taking a cominvestigation prehensive was a heavily review. I fully blanked-out expect that he update from will do a com– Tom Fletcher prehensive his successor, Stephen review and Brown, to the will consent premier’s deputy, John to the release of more Dyble. documents.”

It refers to an “update There will be more on litigation resolution sound and fury over from investigation,” the this, but only Chalke’s substance of which is report can provide new blanked out, and offers to information. discuss the situation by And even then, phone. the damage is done, Here’s an exchange settlements and nonbetween NDP MLA Adrian disclosure deals have Dix and Citizens’ Services been signed, and Clark and Minister Amrik Virk: Health Minister Terry Lake Dix: “Can the minister have formally apologized. explain why the Office of The larger issue is how the Premier, the Deputy freedom of information

‘We are now into a second independent review...’

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legislation should work.

Should the opposition be able to second-guess decisions of bureaucrats by going through their emails?

The traditional answer is no. Elected officials are responsible, even if they had no actual role, as should always be the case in hiring and firing ministry staff and awarding government work contracts.

The buck stops with Lake and Clark, not their deputies.

There are sound reasons for this. Consider another sensitive decision, to shoot wolves from the air in a last-ditch effort to preserve dwindling mountain caribou herds.

Protesters, pop stars and politicians can sound off as they like, but these hard decisions are made and carried out by wildlife experts working for or consulted by the province.

The minister, in this case Forests Minister Steve Thomson, authorizes the use of helicopters and rifles and takes the political consequences.

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Trail logging not too bad To the Editor,

Do you think Canadians overall made the right choice in putting federal Liberals back in power?

Yes – 52.4% No – 47.6% This week’s question: Do you think you are a BearSmart resident of the Alberni Valley?

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One can imagine the agonizing discussion that goes on behind the scenes, as provincial and First Nations wildlife experts watch caribou herds dwindle despite widespread habitat protection efforts.

They not only make the technical call, they have to pull the trigger.

Would wildlife biologists be able to provide frank advice for or against

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this decision if they knew their names and opinions could later be used in a political battle in the legislature and in the streets?

No. And can you run a public service if everyone is subjected to the scrutiny that only politicians choose to endure? No. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

It needs to be said and I’m going to say it: Island Timberlands deserves kudos.

Recently logged cut blocks off the Log Train Trail between Coombs Country Candy and the motocross track have, to this point, not compromised well known hiking trails in the area.

We hikers saw the logging boundary ribbons appearing over the last year.

Now that the timber has been taken, one can clearly see the care taken by the company to preserve the trails.

The increased frequency of boundary ribbons near trails demonstrates, to me, a company being very conscious of the value of these trails to the hiking community.

Now as we walk through the serenity of the forest we have short stretches along a cut block. Big deal.

These areas, close to town, are where our grandfathers logged.

They are now ready to be harvested again.

Isn’t this the basis of a sustainable forest industry?

Won’t our

grandchildren be the ones to again see these areas being logged in their senior years? Hopefully the forest companies of the day will be as considerate of hiking trails, in use then, as they have been in this recent harvest.

T. Lyman Jardin, Port Alberni

Little libraries a success To the Editor,

Congratulations to Literacy Alberni for the fantastic Little Library initiative!

I love seeing people of all ages taking the free books in grocery stores and other busy locations around our community.

Well done, Alberni Valley Community Forest Legacy Fund, for supporting the great project.

Stacey J. Manson, Port Alberni

Reconciliation meaningful To the Editor,

Re: Myths of the Highway of Tears (B.C. Views, Oct. 28).

Tom Fletcher’s column triggered my memory of the dog whistle politics we saw in the recent federal election.

The Highway of Tears is not a myth

and using mythology in the title of that column is an insult to the hundreds of Aboriginal families who have lost loved ones as a result of many tragedies that have occurred on that road and across this country.

The identity politics of the outgoing prime minister were properly rewarded, and the party that showed Stephen

‘Congrats to Literacy Alberni for the fantastic Little Libraries.’

– Stacey Manson Harper the door at 24 Sussex Drive has promised an inquiry into the disproportionate number of murders and disappearances that continue to occur in the Aboriginal population. It would be hoped that an inquiry will begin to expose the depth and colour of systemic issues inherent in Canadian institutions that help perpetuate these tragedies, and that the new federal government will commit to real solutions from its recommendations.

The incoming prime minister has made further commitments to the 92 recommendations that came out of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) process.

The TRC has helped many Canadians to understand the origins of deeprooted problems faced by Aboriginal communities both on and off reserve, and to help them move Canadians individually and collectively to a reconciliation commitment. Those current and future problems will always be about the quality of the relationship between the First Nations people and the general non-native population.

Improving the transportation options for people in the North is primary, but it does not solve the systemic problems that continue to poison opportunities for everyone to work together to end the dysphoria that has dominated Aboriginal communities both on and off reserve.

Reconciliation Canada (reconciliationcanada. ca) is a key agent of change in this space and is dedicated to building meaningful

relationships where all Canadians achieve their full potential and shared prosperity.

Getting informed is the first step. Stepping into this discourse is the next. I am stepping in.

Carl Mashon, Victoria

Lost souls will be remembered To the Editor,

These are some of the thoughts that ran through my mind while I was thinking about the Canadian lads who fought and died during the Great War. The Genesis of Remembrance Day Lost Souls. Broken Hearts. Lights flash and thunder roars inside a cloud of billowing smoke drifting across a desolate land.

Above the uproar, riding the wind in repetitive waves, the lonesome sound of a solitary piper rises and falls, rises and falls. Inside this ghostly mist of acrid fog frightened faces of wide-eyed young men appear and disappear, appear and disappear. Lost actors in a horrendous play written years ago for this deadly day.

Lloyd Atkins, Vernon

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We regret that, due to the volume of letters we receive, not all will be printed.

Seventh Day Adventist Church 4109 Kendall, Port Alberni SATURDAY (SABBATH) SERVICES 10:00 am ~ Bible Study 11:00 am ~ Family Worship Service Listen to Christian Family Radio VOAR 104.5 FM in the Alberni Valley Leave Message: 250.723-6452

Through a series of miracles, God led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and promised them a land flowing with milk and honey. However, it wasn’t long until that they looked at the obstacles in front of them and were so afraid they actually wanted to go back to slavery in Egypt. God had showed them over and over His miraculous power, but they allowed fear to hold them captive, and wandered about in the wilderness for 40 years. God’s power and loving care is just as real today as ever. Hopefully we will trust Him no matter how big are the obstacles in our lives, so that we won’t have to wander about in fear and confusion like Israel.

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Washington State grapples with stoned drivers TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS

Washington state police are dealing with more drivers impaired by marijuana since its recreational use was legalized last year, and B.C. is preparing for similar problems as a new federal government prepares

to follow suit.

Chief John Batiste of the Washington State Patrol visited Victoria this week to take part in an annual crossborder crime forum.

He acknowledged that it’s a problem since the state legalized marijuana sales to adults in 2014.

“We are seeing an

uptick in incidents on our roadways related to folks driving under the influence of marijuana and drugs in general,” Batiste told reporters after a meeting with B.C. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton.

He explained the state’s new law setting a limit for marijuana’s

active ingredient in blood, similar to the blood-alcohol limit.

But without a roadside testing device, police are relying on training from the State Patrol’s drug recognition expert to make arrests.

What they need now is a roadside testing device that

provides evidence of impairment that will hold up in court, Batiste said.

Prime Ministerdesignate Justin Trudeau made a high-profile promise to legalize marijuana before winning a majority government Oct. 19.

In B.C., police can

charge drivers if they show signs of impairment, whether from drugs or fatigue.

In alcohol use cases, drivers are typically charged with impaired driving and driving with a blood alcohol content of more than .08 per cent.

Vancouverbased Cannabix

Technologies is developing such a device. The company issued a statement Wednesday, noting that Trudeau has promised to begin work on legalizing marijuana “right away” and a reliable method of enforcement is needed.

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On October 15, 2015, ICBC submitted outstanding materials including the actuarial analysis, the capital management plan, and information on operating expenses (Application). The ICBC 2015 Revenue Requirements Application requested rate change is a 5.5 percent increase in Basic insurance rates for the policy year commencing November 1, 2015.

The Commission is initiating a review of the Application. To view the timetable for this hearing and the Application go to www.bcuc.com select “Current Proceedings” under “Quick Links” and scroll to “ICBC 2015 Revenue Requirements.”

HOW TO GET INVOLVED If you wish to actively participate in the review process, you must register as an intervener with the Commission by Monday, November 16, 2015, through the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com or in writing to the Commission Secretary using the Commission contact information provided at the end of this notice. Interveners must identify the issues they intend to pursue as well as the nature and extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process. Interveners will receive email notice of all correspondence and filed documentation. An email address should be provided if available. At the time of registration, interveners should also state their intent to attend the procedural conference scheduled on Thursday, December 17, 2015.

Procedural Conference The Commission will consider the process to review the Application.

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Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as an interested party through the Commission’s website or in writing to the Commission Secretary by Monday, November 16, 2015, identifying their interest in the Application. Interested parties will receive a copy of the Commission’s decision when it is issued.

Letters of comment may also be submitted. All submissions and/or correspondence received relating to the application are provided to the Commission panel and all participants in the proceeding. Submissions are placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website. By participating and/or providing comment on the application, you agree that all submissions will be placed on the public record and posted on the Commission’s website.

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VIEW THE DOCUMENTS The Application and all supporting documentation are available on the Commission’s website under “Current Applications” page. If you would like to review a hard copy of the material, it is available to be viewed at the locations outlined below:

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From / A7 Port Alberni’s city council has not publicly discussed the opening of WeeMedical in its jurisdiction.

WeeMedical received an “informational letter” from Port Alberni RCMP Insp. Mac Richards last week stating “if your illegal business practices do not cease, I will consider taking action in the future which may include your business being subject to search and seizure of offence related evidence...”

Liu feels that after receiving the letter and his landlord receiving the mayor’s phone call, he has little choice but to close the dispensary’s doors.

He said he’s not in town to get either himself or his employees into trouble—just to do something he believes is good.

“I think it’s good for the community,” he said. If WeeMedical was up and running fully—not closing in under two weeks—it would have eight employees making more than minimum wage, Liu said.

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Tessler, who has family in Port Alberni, owns a variety of units in the city despite living in the Lower Mainland.

“I spent a good chunk of my childhood there.

Every summer going there fishing and whatnot.”

Given his familiarity with the city, Tessler was surprised to see such a negative reaction to the dispensary.

“I didn’t expect that... in Vancouver there’s 170 or so of these and literally every fifth storefront on Fourth Avenue has something to do with marijuana, whether it’s a dispensary or a vapour lounge or a paraphernalia store.”

Tessler had hoped to see a similar approach as what Vancouver has done—licencing and regulation, not closure.

Liu feels the same way.

“In a small town, you have advantages that you can be more creative,” he said.

The issue comes to the next meeting of council. at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9 at city hall.

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Joseph puts focus on abilities When she opened the doors to Fresh Steps Ability House at the beginning of September, Janis Joseph saw her long-term dream become a reality. The home, a safe haven for families with children undergoing behavioural challenges, has been Joseph’s vision for the community since her early years as a behavioural consultant.

Over the course of her career, she has seen a growing need for such a resource and already in the past month, has been meeting the needs of local families.

Originally designed as a place for children and youth to learn valuable life skills like cooking, baking and various trades, Joseph said there has been an offshoot for parents.

“As it is evolving, I have found out that it is also a house for parents where they can feel safe and

express their everyday frustrations of parenting in a non-judgmental environment,” she said.

“That opens up communication between parents to bring up topics they think might only happen in their own homes.”

She said the goal is to have parents understand they are not alone in their struggles.

“I want to empower families to ask for help when they need it and to use that help that they receive to build strong families,” Joseph said.

“I want people to know that I don’t have all the answers but by talking about it together we can find resources for families and answer questions more easily.”

She does that by starting with parent consultations.

“We sit down and talk about what challenges they are facing with their kids,” Joseph said. “From there I build an individual behaviour plan. I want

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Behavioural consultant Janis Joseph says Fresh Steps Ability House is as much a safe haven for parents as it is for kids.

parents to understand it is a family plan, not just for the child. It is a lifestyle change that families have to adjust to.”

For example, when preparing a plan for a child with high anxiety, Joseph would incorporate various strategies to take place in the

community. Her goal is to have the child feel safe and comfortable in all situations.

This is where the Ability House comes in. Joseph provides hands-on training for each child’s area of interest, as well as field trips to put those skills to work in real life.

“All children might not excel at academics, so we are finding the gift in all kids and running with it,” she said. “These skills will follow them after graduation and they will be able to carry them elsewhere and hopefully be able to live independently.”

Melissa Turner, the house manager, has been along from the project’s inception and is the first point of contact for parents, children and guests.

Joseph said the house has been a labour of love. After some elbow grease, painting and minor renovations, it has been updated for function and design.

The wheelchair accessible building is fully equipped with a full kitchen, two bathrooms, a conference room and basement. There are toys and learning tools readily available for children with sensory issues and yoga is offered to provide physical activity and mental focus.

Eventually an after-school program will be added.

An open house was held on Halloween day and drew a steady stream of people to the new family resource centre.

Ability House is located next to Pot Luck Ceramics at 4457 Gertrude Street.

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New seats coming for 2017 B.C. election TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS

VICTORIA – New provincial seats will be created in Surrey and Richmond-New

Westminster for the next B.C. election, bringing the number of MLAs in the legislature to 87.

Justice Minister Suzanne Anton

tabled legislation Thursday to adopt the recommendations of the latest B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission and create the two new

constituencies to reflect high-growth areas of provincial population.

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The hearings were dominated by conflicting views on changes to four areas: • Severing Hope from Chilliwack and adding it to the FraserNicola constituency, which extends into the Interior to include Merritt.

Princeton is added to the BoundarySimilkameen district.

• Rearranging boundaries in central Vancouver Island to create a new electoral district of Mid IslandPacific Rim, anchored

by Cumberland.

• Adding a new Surrey South district, bringing the total number of seats in Surrey to nine.

• Adding a new RichmondQueensborough district, taking in part of New Westminster.

The last review in 2008 recommended that an urban population shift should result in a reduction of one seat in the CaribooThompson region and one in northern B.C. The government intervened keep those seats and increase the total constituencies from 83 to 85.

The B.C. Liberals and NDP agreed then that northern constituencies could not get any larger and still be represented by a single MLA. The 2008 review added seats in the Okanagan, Fraser Valley, Surrey, Burnaby-Tri-Cities and downtown Vancouver.

The commission’s report and maps are available on its website at bc-ebc.ca/ reports.

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Third Ave. weeks from completion FLOOD MITIGATION: | An additional $100,000 of utilities work has delayed the project by a few weeks, said the city’s streets superintendent Wilf Taekema. during winter storms.

“As we went along, there was some other The bumps and work identified— lumps on Third some replacement of Avenue lines that had should be a to be done.” thing of the The water past in a few and sewer more weeks, work will according to cost the city Port Alberni $100,000, streets Taekema superintendent added. That is WILF Wilf Taekema. on top of the TAEKEMA “There was city’s $912,167 additional work share of the project Bowerman was doing costs; the total cost for the city with the of the Dry Creek flood water line and the work was $2.7 million. sewer line,” The rest said Taekema. of the Bowerman funding Excavating was was originally provided awarded via federal the tender and for the Dry provincial Creek Flood grants.

Mitigation The work—the stream stream diversion portion of portion which has of the already been work was finished, completed – Wilf Taekema during the Taekema said.

The flood fisheries mitigation work is window, said meant to stop the Taekema. reoccurring flooding “They’re just of Third Avenue buttoning [the

‘There was additional work Bowerman was doing for the city with the water line and the sewer line.’

Cardboard ban going well: Kupiak KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The Alberni Valley’s ban on cardboard at the landfill is going well, said Sun Coast Waste owner Jerry Kupiak.

“We’re seeing more cardboard on the (commercial) routes and less cardboard at the depot,” said Kupiak.

“I think with the city getting out of commercial collection, people took the

opportunity to switch to a new garbage collector and also add recycling.”

The AlberniClayoquot Regional District implemented a cardboard ban in July and the city council voted to cancel commercial collection in the spring.

The city stopped commercial garbage pickup at the end of September. reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/AlberniNews

utilities] up right now and they’ve got the concrete curb and sidewalk work to do.”

The concrete work should be completed this week, said Taekema, and the final paving of Third Avenue will be done in the next few weeks.

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In other words women who are living relatively well with an advanced breast cancer.

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The research goal is to increase awareness and insights into the lives of women who experience advanced breast cancer as an ongoing health condition, an often hidden group of women with breast cancer.

Shermak is leading the study out of the UVic nursing department.

She has spent many years in community advocacy for breast cancer. Her general research interest is people’s experiences of living with chronic or ongoing forms of serious illness in smaller communities.

If you think you might be interested in participating in this research, you can learn more by contacting Sheryl at 1-250-886-4691 or sshermak@uvic.ca.

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Approximately half of all fatalities due to motor vehicle crashes occur at night, even though traffic volume is substantially less at night.

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Drivers also may be able to supplement their washer fluids with common items to increase durability during extreme cold snaps. Mix 99 percent isopropyl rubbing alcohol into the washer fluid to prevent it from freezing.

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How to handle car trouble while driving Sudden car trouble is something no driver wants to experience, but many a driver has been driving down the highway only to feel his or her vehicle start to sputter. Such sputtering might indicate a car is running low on fuel, or it could be a sign of something more serious that requires motorists to think as quickly and safely as possible.

When car trouble strikes while a vehicle is on the road, the first thing many drivers do is check their fuel gauges. A car that runs out of gas is certainly inconvenient, but if you can pull over to the shoulder or make it to the nearest filling station, then this unfortunate situation can be remedied rather easily. But when a car’s tank is full and it is still showing signs of trouble, drivers must take steps to protect themselves, their passengers and their vehicles. The following are a few simple tips motorists should keep in mind so they can safely handle any car trouble that may arise while they are out on the road.

• Keep a first-aid kit, spare tire and tire jack in the car at all times. Flat tires are no fun, but they are even more of a nuisance when drivers are not prepared to address them. Always keep a jack and spare tire in your car, even if the spare is a donut you can temporarily use to replace a flat tire until you make it to a filling station or automotive supply store. As an added safety measure, keep a fully stocked first aid kit in your vehicle in

case you cut yourself while changing the tire or need to address another medical situation. Visit www.redcross.org for a list of items to include in your automotive emergency kit.

Keep a blanket in the trunk as well so your passengers can stay warm should you experience car trouble on a cold day or night.

• Make note of your surroundings. Some car troubles can only be fixed by the professionals, so pay careful attention to your surroundings in case an issue arises and forces you to pull over and call for help. Always pay attention to mile markers and any landmarks that might help you describe where you are.

Car troubles can strike at any time and anywhere, so be sure to pay special attention to your surroundings when driving in unfamiliar areas.

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• Stay with the vehicle. Once you have called for help and set up flares or triangles, stay with the vehicle, though do so at a safe enough distance so you are not in harm’s way.

Sudden car troubles can be scary, but drivers who approach such issues calmly and quickly can reduce their risk for accident or injury.

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MS volunteers honoured for long service KRISTI DOBSON

Carol Ryding, left, and Susan Brown find purpose with MS Society.

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Two longtime volunteers with the MS Society were recently recognized for their commitment to providing support to others with multiple sclerosis.

Susan Brown and Carol Ryding were presented with plaques for their services at a special luncheon with the local support group last month.

Both women agree that the group has been instrumental throughout their journeys with the disease. It has enabled friendships to form with other people who understand the unpredictable and varying symptoms they all face.

When Brown was diagnosed with MS 34 years ago, she was a young wife and working mother of

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two children.

“I was hospitalized because they thought I had a stroke,” Brown said. “It progressed and I was diagnosed with MS with a year.”

Brown continued to work in the school district as a teacher’s assistant for the year, but decided it was best to return home to concentrate on raising her family.

Three years later, she attended her first meeting with the MS Society and walked

out as a member of the executive. She has

been involved ever since.

During the early years, Brown was an integral part of organizing the MS Walk fundraiser, along with Carol Nuttall.

That is how she met Ryding and for the past 13 years, the two have put in countless hours of volunteer work together.

Diagnosed in 2002, Ryding was also working in the school district as a full-time teacher. She was

forced to scale down her hours to half time and joined the MS group in search of support.

“I didn’t know anything about MS,” Ryding said. “I am lucky to have friends who have been there 100 per cent, but they didn’t know anything about it either. I have discovered (with the group) that it is great to have speakers come in, but it is also great to just be able to sit and talk

with others who understand. I like to do a lot and I have learned to listen to my body and understand when I need to rest.”

“We each have our own ways of coping and it is interesting to hear everyone’s means,” Brown said.

Brown said the group has changed over the years from an independent organization funded by bingo. It was able to purchase equipment, provide

workshops and fund several community infrastructure enhancements. Now it caters mainly to support and self-care.

“It is helpful to be able to talk and have a place to vent with people who understand why you’re having a down day,” Brown said.

Brown received her 30-year plaque, while Ryding was presented with hers for 13 years of service.

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Michael PEARSON July 31, 1957 – October 9, 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mike, an incredible husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Our sweet man passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, October 9th, 2015 at Ty Watson House in Port Alberni. He left us too soon after a courageous ten-year struggle against cancer.

He lived a loving, colourful and musical life, bringing joy and encouragement to all who knew him. How blessed we are to have had him in our lives. We will miss his strong, warm hugs and his gorgeous smile. He was the definition of patience, kindness and love, and we will all carry that love with us in our hearts forever.

Mike was born July 31st, 1957 in Nanaimo, B.C. to Mabel Eileen Pearson and Clifford Albert Pearson. He graduated from NDSS in 1975, and in 1979 he moved to Port Alberni with his soulmate and soon-to-be wife Louise. Here he began to work for Canada Safeway and was an invaluable support to Louise and Carolyn as they established Finishing Touches together in the Alberni Valley.

An avid artist, Mike played guitar and sang in many bands throughout his youth and early adult life, including Nullis Secundus, Sassy, Main Street and Rekless. Since then he played guitar with Harbour City Big Band and also sang in Timbre! for several years which he absolutely adored.

Attending the Hornby Island Blues Workshop every May was the highlight of Mike’s year. He was also well known for his photography, design and drawing skills including his Caricatures, highly-sought in the Valley and beyond for years.

On August 21st, 1982, Mike married the love of his life, Louise.

Together they shared a radiant love that will never cease.

They went on to have three beautiful daughters who were his entire world.

Mike is survived by wife, Louise; daughters, Larissa (Peter) Richards, Bryanna and Diana; parents, Mabel and Cliff; siblings, Neale (Denise) , and Heather (Don); brothers-in-law Bob (Cora) and Chris (Janet) and sister-in-law June; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and devoted friends, all of whom have been a tremendous help and comfort in his last months of life.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 7th, 2015 at Jericho Road Church, 5100 Tebo Ave, Port Alberni, with Pastor John Cox officiating.

Everyone is welcome. Mike has requested a tie dye dress code, so please wear it if you have it (or something bright as an alternative).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ty Watson House Wish List at 2649 2nd Ave., Port Alberni, V9Y 1Z8.

Many thanks to oncologist Dr. Jason Hart without whom Mike may not have had ten extra years of health with his family. Also to Royal Jubilee Hospital and West Coast General Hospital. A heartfelt thank you goes also to the staff and volunteers of Ty Watson House, including Dr. Wendy Johnson, for their support and loving care of Mike and family in his final weeks.

Condolences may be offered at www.chapelofmemories.ca

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MELODY RAI-ANNE KIDD September 12, 2010 November 6, 2010 Our sweet angel, we miss you, and think of you each day.

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Reumkens, Catharina (Netty) Maria Antonia passed away during the early hours of Tuesday morning, October 27th with family at her side in Parksville’s Arrowsmith Lodge.

She is predeceased in 1998 by husband Jozef; sisters Tiny, Hanny, Annie; brothers Willam and Johan in the Netherlands.

Mom (Oma) is survived by Berry (Jane) in Chemainus, Alwina (Bob) in Port Alberni, and Dianne in Parksville. Oma leaves behind her precious grandchildren Cash (Karle) in Red Deer and Brock (Stephanie) in Calgary, Joey (Port Alberni), Casey and Codey (Parksville). She is also survived by sisters Tilly (Kamloops), Jos (Belgium), Tonnie, Gerda, Mia, as well as brothers Jeu and Nico, all in the Netherlands.

Born in 1932 in the Netherlands, Netty was the seventh child in a family of thirteen. Netty and Jozef were married in May 1956 and immigrated to Canada that same year, where they boarded one of the many troop and cargo ships (Groote Beer) converted to take the flow of people from Europe to Canada at that time. In later years, Mom often recounted the agonizing ocean crossing as she was seasick for the entire trip, like so many others, and had no idea where they were going. They then boarded a train for the remainder of the journey to Port Alberni, not knowing a word of English. It is a familiar story for many in the Alberni Valley.

She held down the most important job in our society - that of fulltime homemaker, and fulfilled it with pride and joy. Her life was her children and her grandchildren. Netty only left her 8th Ave home in February of 2014 as the ravages of Parkinson’s disease made it impossible to be without extra care. Once again she left comfortable and familiar surroundings, spending her last 19 months at Arrowsmith Lodge in Parksville where she forged new bonds and was affectionately known as “Omaâ€?. Netty’s telling traits were to do good by others and to treat people as we expect to be treated‌‌.in her fiercely protective nature - no one was ever to mess with her kids. This prevailed to the end. The stories she told and passed on to her children and grandchildren were many- enough to fill a book- especially of the war years.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Lumsdaine who went peacefully on October 22, 2015 with family and caring staff at his side in Fir f Park Village, Port Alberni, BC. Jim was born in Swansea Swansea, Wales. He was very young when he started his apprenticeship in the electrical field and graduated as a Motor Winder. In the 1960’s he emigrated to Ontario, Canada with his young family. Heather was born in Toronto.

Eventually the family moved to B.C., finally settling in Port Alberni where he worked for Simpson Sears until he started his own business, “House of Service� in 1970.

He was predeceased by his wife Beryl and is survived by his sister Mary in Wales, son Ed (Deb), daughters Cath (Leo) and Heather (Fred), grandchildren James, Jennifer, Matthew and Mason, great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces and his loving partner, June. He will be missed by his little dog, Becky.

Jim worked tirelessly building up his business but took time to enjoy camping and fishing. In retirement, he was happy tenpin bowling, painting, floor curling, golfing and travelling south in winter. He was an active member for many years in the Lions Club and later joined the Sunshine Club.

A special Thank You to the staff at Fir Park for their loving care always, and adding fun and humour to the end.

According to Netty’s wishes, a private family service will be held where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Jozef. In lieu of flowers, donations in Netty’s memory may be made to the Arrowsmith Home Foundation Society, 266 Molliet St., Parksville BC, V9P 1M9 or the Parkinson’s Society of BC, Suite 600 – 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9.

A Service of Remembrance will be held November 21, 2015 – 1:00 PM at Yates Chapel, 4470 Gertrude Street, Port Alberni with Pastor Les Schrader officiating.

In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to Fir Park Village or Alberni Hospice Society. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneralservice.ca

There is nothing quite like the love of an Oma. You will be forever in our hearts.

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Gordie’s first two school years in BC were spent living with relatives in Victoria as his family had moved to a logging facility up Mt. Tuam, Saltspring Island, and then to Port Renfrew - where there was limited schooling. Gordie had just turned 14 when he left school and started his ‘career in the bush’ as a ‘logger’ – a career he loved. Over the years he worked as a Sparkchaser (for the summer – when he was 13) a Whistle Punk, Chokerman, Chaser, Rigging Slinger, Faller, Second Loader, Head Loader, Hooktender, Fire Warden, Woods Foreman and ending as General Foreman with MacMillan-Bloedel until his retirement at the age of 62.

When he was 16 he moved with his family to the Duncan area where he met and, in May, 1949, married Elsie Lloyd - and where their 7 children (five girls and two boys) were born. In 1952 he started working at Shawnigan Division for MacMillan-Bloedell - eventually becoming Woods Foreman – a position he also filled when he transferred to Copper Canyon Division in 1967. In 1970, when he became General Foreman of MB’s Kennedy Division, the family moved to Ucluelet. In 1973 they moved to Port Alberni when he became General Foreman at Franklin River Division – the largest logging camp in the world. In 1978, he transferred to Sproat Lake Division (a shorter drive from home) and stayed there until his retirement in April, 1990 – when he and Elsie moved to the Lighthouse area, north of Qualicum Beach.

Gordie was always willing to accept executive positions for all the activities he and his family were involved with ‌ church, Little League, basketball, grass hockey, PTA, youth groups, Loyal Order of Moose and recently the Qualicum Horne Lake Water Board. He loved his fishing and he loved participating in sports – Softball, Badminton, Bowling, Ice Curling and, for the past 24 years, curling with the Lighthouse Floor Curlers. He was always very proud of his children – Kerrie & Wim Jellema; Judy Hill; Shannon and Bill Van Wormer; Lyle & Marilyn Braithwaite; Faye & Ken Davidson, Erin & John Keizer; and Daryl & Annie Braithwaite – his 24 grandchildren, and their spouses, and his 36 great grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoyed the recent family reunion when 91 of us were able to take part in a four day ‘get-together’. Talk about being ‘blessed’.

Formerly with the United Church Gordie has been a member, since July 1989, of the Cedar Grove Reformed Church, in Port Alberni, and, like Elsie and his family, these good friends will really miss him – as will his sister, Margaret Baird, Cobble Hill, B.C., his sister-in-law Birnie Braithwaite, Duncan, B.C., and many nieces and nephews and their families.. Sadly, in 1985, Gordie was predeceased by his eldest Grandson, Lloyd Hill, aged 15. Predeceased also by his parents, George and Ellen Braithwaite, and two older brothers, Lloyd and Wesley Braithwaite.

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Many thanks to the North Island Care Givers and Palliative Care Nurses for their excellent care and concern for Gordie over the past two months.

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Banned Council at the Bingo Hall Travelling comedy show’s a ‘Majore’ hit at Char’s.

“Every reserve has a community hall where they hold their bingos,” says Brian Majore, a comedian with the Banned Council Bingo Hall Tour, in explaining the tour’s name.

The tour kicks off in Port Alberni on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Char’s Landing.

Banned Council is rife with adult humour, and geared toward a 19-plus crowd—right from the standup material to comedian Colin Bird’s stage name, Chuck Cease (a Cree word for a part of the male anatomy).

This performance will be comedian Brian Majore’s third time to Port Alberni— he appeared here previously with Rez Jesters, in 2011 and 2014. His comedy has been described as

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Banned Council at the Bingo Hall promises more than an hour of belly-laughs.

‘edgy, intelligent and racially-charged.’

Majore says he draws from personal experience for his material—especially the story on how he was forced into native standup comedy.

“I’m a university graduation from University of Northern BC. I took a course in Indigenous Humour—it wasn’t a how-to course,” he says. “Each week we studied a different aspect of native humour.”

At the end of the semester he had to do

a performance. “I was kind of left on my own and didn’t know what to do,” he said. “I put together a few stories.

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“I tend to draw a lot from my personal life. I’m a father, a university graduate, a now ex-husband.

I heard somewhere that all art is autobiographical

whether you intend it to be or not.”

The Vancouver Island tour will be the trio’s first together. “I took Banned Council up (to Prince George) for a show and then we decided to take the show on the road,” Majore said.

“Port Alberni’s been very good to me. We did the Capitol Theatre and had a great turnout.

Char’s Landing is a little more suited for comedy: it’s an intimate venue and I think that’s where comedy works best,” Majore said.

Other shows are planned for Nanaimo, Duncan and Victoria.

Tickets for Banned Council are $20 in advance by calling 778-421-2427 or $25 at the door. Char’s Landing is located at 3815 Argyle St. in the converted white church. editor@albernivalleynews.com

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Okay, so I know that Halloween has passed, but I thought I’d stay in the spirit (ha, spirit! Get it? No? Okay, I’ll stop now) and try out a new series about ghosts and haunting. Ominously named The Screaming Staircase, the first book in the Lockwood & Co. series by Jonathan Stroud overflows with spookiness. Set in an alternate universe London, their world has one large difference from ours. It’s haunted. Yes, that’s right.

Some fifty years ago what is now known as ‘The Problem’ began when visitors from beyond the grave started to appear. And as it turned out, the only people able to see and dispatch these apparitions were children. Fast forward to present time, where agencies of children compete for business. Lucy Carlyle, a young agent from the north of England, moved to London in the hopes of finding success with one of these great Agencies.

Instead, she lands up working for the smallest and shabbiest agency in the city, Lockwood & Co. Led by the charismatic Anthony Lockwood (completely free of adult supervision!), Lucy and fellow colleague George try to eradicate ghosts one job at a time. But after an assignment ends disastrously, Lockwood & Co. are left with only one chance at redemption.

I loved reading The Screaming Staircase, so much so that I went and got my hands on book two and three as soon as I could! Though it is filled with descriptions of gory ghosts, a strong sense of humor keeps the story from crossing over into horror. The fast pace of writing had me finishing the books faster than I’d like to admit, and let me tell you, it was worth it.

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Next exhibit promises to be special ROLLIN ART CENTRE: | Halloween pumpkin carving winners announced.

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Gather in the gallery Saturday, Nov.14 from 1–3 pm to help celebrate Karen Poirier’s launch of her new books.

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The steam train runs Sat. Nov. 28 and Sun. Nov. 29 at 12:30 p.m.. Some artists include, jewellery, wood turning, soaps, homemade candies, sandblasted glassware, paper crafts, jams and jellies and pottery and much more.

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Our concert on Dec. 6 begins at 2:30 pm at ADSS, titled, “Can’t Wait for Christmas!”

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School wrestling sees change

Meyer commits to Colgate U

The new Alberni Valley Elementary Wrestling program has been initiated and the numbers are fantastic. Seven local elementary schools are running after school wrestling programs this fall and close to 200 kids are involved.

This new program in the elementary schools builds on a development program coordinated

by Alberni Valley Wrestling and the wrestling programs at ADSS and the local middle schools.

For more than 30 years the local wrestling program has had athletes visit elementary schools in June to hold introductory demonstrations and try it sessions and in July interested kids have traditionally had the opportunity to attend a free threeday summer Kids Wrestling Camp.

For the past six years that program

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Bulldogs’ defenceman Paul Meyer has committed to Colgate University for the 201718 season.

“We are extremely happy for Paul’s early accomplishments,” head coach and general manager Kevin Willison said. “When we recruited Paul we knew it was just a matter of time that he would receive an NCAA Div. 1 offer.

“We’re extremely proud as an organization to help Paul reach his goals.”

‘Dawgs add firepower The Bulldogs picked up Tristan Bukovec from the Drumheller Dragons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League last week for future considerations.

Bukovec began the season with the Dragons, scoring three points in 13 games.

Bukovec joined the Bulldogs on Halloween.

“Tristan will be a competitor who has potential to put the puck in the net for us,” head coach and GM Kevin Willison said.

Students practice their moves under supervision in the EJ Dunn gymnasium for the first elementary school wrestling play day last week.

expanded to a month of introductory practices each January followed by an elementary session at the Alberni Invitational Tournament.

“With the reorganization of schools in the valley we were disappointed to lose our middle school wrestling programs and wanted to make sure that we adapted our development program to take advantage of the new model,” stated new

Wood Elementary Vice Principal James Messenger.

“We have worked with assistance from the BC After School Sports Program, staff at each school and the Alberni Valley Wrestling program to develop wrestling programs at each K-7 elementary school in the valley.”

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Since mid-September each school has held after school wrestling practices each Tuesday and Thursday. The participants are both boys and girls ranging primarily from grades 4-7 but some exceptions have been made.

Most schools have had 20-30 kids coming out on a regular basis and some have had up to 40 participants.

Wood and Neill schools have already hosted a wrestling play day. Another

is planned for Nov. 5 with the firstever Alberni Valley Elementary Wrestling Tournament planned for Friday, Nov. 13 at ADSS from 3–6 p.m. for all of the seven local schools and likely Ucluelet as well.

“We are thrilled with the response to this new initiative,” Alberni Wrestling president Tom McEvay said.

“We are excited to help and support the local schools with this program and we thank the sponsor

teachers and coaches for stepping forward.

We also thank JAL Designs for working with us to provide shirts for each of the new teams.”

The Elementary Wrestling Program is just one part of the reorganization of the local wrestling programs.

With no middle schools ADSS will now run both Junior Varsity and a Senior Varsity programs.

ADSS practices start the first week of November.

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Proteau caps golf season with USGA mid-am bronze Port Alberni golfer Christina Proteau returned from the United States Women’s Mid-Amateur championship in Choudrant, Louisiana last month with a bronze medal and her best-ever USGA achievement.

The first qualifying round didn’t start so well for Proteau, who shot a 15-over-par 87.

“I hadn’t shot that poorly since I was playing junior golf when I was 16,” she said.

The second round she shot an even par round of 72 on what she classified as “a very difficult golf course”, and improved her ranking to 29th overall from

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98th.

“I would rank it in my handful of top rounds ever, given the circumstances,” she said.

After making it through the first two rounds the tourney broke into match play. Proteau won her first round match and

her second the next morning against the No. 1 seeded player. A win in the third round vaulted her to the quarterfinals on Oct. 7 and she won on the second extra hole.

Her run ended on the 17th hole in the semifinals against last year’s winner,

Margaret Shirley.

“It was amazing to win against the No. 1,” Proteau said.

“Unfortunately, she was one of the other Canadians in the field, Casey Ward from Ontario, so one Canadian had to go home.”

This has been Proteau’s quietest season professionally in years. “I had not played competitive golf since the BC Amateur the first week of July, taking a bigger summer break this year as I’m home with my first child,” she said.

“I can’t emphasize enough how thankful I am for my support system,” Proteau said. editor@albernivalleynews.com

The newest Alberni Valley Bulldog, Tristan Bukovec, right, mixes it up along the boards with Nanaimo Clippers’ Edwin Hookensen, Saturday night at Weyerhaeuser Arena in Port Alberni. The Bulldogs won 4–2 on home turf after dropping a 3–0 game in Nanaimo the night before.

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on Oct. 30 and turning around to win 4–2 at Weyerhaeuser Arena in Port Alberni on Oct. 31.

The Clippers scored three goals in the first period of the first game and shut out the Bulldogs for the rest of the game.

On Halloween, The Bulldogs scored two goals in 19 seconds in the second period to

take a lead against the Clippers, enroute to winning 4–2.

The split leaves the Bulldogs in fourth place in the BCHL’s Island Division with a record of six wins, nine losses, one tie and one overtime tie for 14 points—two up on the fifth-place Victoria Grizzlies. editor@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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5962 River Road

$129,900

$205,000

$329,000

$385,000

$299,900

Gary Gray in Attendance

Sonja Sutton in Attendance

Eleanor Coffey in Attendance

Amanda Douglas in Attendance

The Fenton Team in Attendance

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7 2PM-3PM

4036 Marpole

$209,000

$319,900

Sonja Sutton in Attendance

Gary Gray in Attendance

5026 Sharon Drive

$229,000

The Fenton Team in Attendance

2773 11th Ave

$177,700

Lukh Saran in Attendance

7264025

4469 Lathom Road

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Port Alberni-Pacific Rim

100%

CONTRIBUTING TO:

9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE $

700 727, NEW PRICE

• 1725 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths • Additional accommodation for guests • 50’ of beach, .50 of an acre, lots of parking

Canadian-Owned 9010 LORD ROAD

000 $ 629,

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT

3572 MCKNIGHT $

000 599,

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES

$

900 434,

• 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,127 sq ft • Chef’s kitchen w/double ovens, W/I pantry and more • Shop with bathroom, skylights, wired • Built in 2009, sprinkler system

$

000 269,

NICE RANCHER WITH SHOP

HELP BRING ME BACK • 3 beds, 2 baths, 2,172 finished sq ft • Sitting on 2 city lots, 105x122 • Newer roof and furnace

TERRIFIC AREA • 1 acre • Close to the city • Lot is 101’ wide by 430’ deep • Water to lot line

Port Alberni-Pacific Rim

• 3 beds, 2 baths, 1700 square feet • Granite, hardwood, travertine, 9’ ceilings • Heat Pump, B/I vac, Speaker system, 2 car garage

4777 TEBO $

900 259,

FANTASTIC EXPOSURE • Industrial lot sitting on .67 of an acre • 1 block off Highway 4 • Lots of amenities close by

2538 15TH AVENUE

CLASSIC HOME WITH ELEVATOR

900 NEW PRICE $ 204,

NICE SPLIT LEVEL HOME • 5 beds, 1 bath, 1600 sq ft • Hard wood floors, cove ceilings • 20’x25’ detached shop, fully fenced, alley access

#1 6189 LUGRIN

900 $ 129,

LOT B MERSEY ROAD

900 159,

UPDATED HOME IN UPPER ECHO

QUALITY FINISHING

• 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2,595 sq ft • Wheelchair accessible, cozy backyard • New roof, carpet, paint, and deck

4241 LATHOM

$

• 4 beds, 3 baths, 2700 sq. ft.

• Hardwood, slate, beautiful kitchen • 3 car garage and detatched 900 sq ft shop • Heat pump, intercom system, grand entrance

900 384, NEW LISTING

3137 8TH AVE

900 $ 229,

• 3 Beds, 1 bath, 1,092 sq ft • Newer roof and windows • Detached shop and large yard

SOLD

$

• 3 beds, 2 baths, 2088 sq ft, large workshop • 2 fireplaces, nicely updated kitchen and more • Fully fenced yard, alley access, RV parking

5764 WATSON

900 $ 148,

3633 LYALL POINT

4095 KENDALL AVE

DREAM SHOP

900 $ 199,

FANTASTIC DEAL

SOLD

5271 FORREST

900 359,

CHERRY CREEK BEAUTY • 4 Beds, 3 baths, 3,227 sq ft, 3 fireplaces • Completely updated from top to bottom • .69 of an acre, detached shop, 3 car garage

5342 OTTER PLACE

• 6 separate unites, +/- 18,000 Sq. ft, 6 bathrooms • 9 bay doors, separate hydro & gas meters • Adjacent lot incl. in price, C3 & C7 zoned.

$

000 $ 599,

• 4 beds, 5 baths and over 3200 sq ft, built in 2013 • Granite, marble, hardwood, extravagant lighting • All the bells and whistles RV parking & detached shop

3218 3RD AVE

000 450,

3949 MOORE ROAD

NO EXPENSE SPARED IN COLLEGE HEIGHTS

• 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 2,720 sq ft • Large living room with wood stove • .15 of an acre • Private dock, strata titled

$

GREAT ENTERTAINING PROPERTY

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

LOT 2 11TH AVENUE

LAZY WHEEL PARK

900 $ 104,

• Manufactured home still under warranty • 3 bed, 2 bath, 1152 sq ft, built 2009 • Carport and nice big deck

HIDDEN GEM • .54 acres in the city • 2 access points, great location

250.720.6034 #1-4505 Victoria Quay

maureenmackenzie.ca mmobella@shaw.ca #1-4505 Victoria Quay Office: 250-723-5478

250.720.6034