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Alberni students “I’ve very aware have been ensuring that these stories that those memories are not going to be are heard and around for much passed onto the new longer,” said VAST generation. Students teacher Kama Money. from VAST spend a Since the project morning each October began, 11 veterans interviewing veterans students have met who belong to Royal and interviewed have ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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That wisdom is often especially pertinent to the students at VAST, which is the school district’s alternative education program.

“Many Legion members that we interviewed have very spotty educational paths. They didn’t really love school and so joining the war effort was a chance for adventure and to reinvent their lives with a sense of personal freedom as well as freedom for their country,” Money said.

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Plywood Girls’ war efforts included trio of sisters JACKIE CARMICHAEL SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Just one of many “Rosie the Riveters” who stepped into the workplace when their country asked them to during the Second World War, Jean Chapman Everard Vowel Hargrove has many memories of the era.

Now 89, the Port Alberni resident was 16 when she abandoned school books for sawdust at the Port Alberni Plywood Plant, along with her older sisters Lois and Faith.

Jean Hargrove had just turned 16 in January 1942 when the Alply plant opened, a month after Pearl Harbour upped the scale of the war and brought the United States into the mix. The plant was in

PHOTOS COURTESY JACQUELINE CARMICHAEL

Jean Hargrove, left, began her career as a ‘Plywood Girl’ at Alberni Plywood Plant with her sisters Faith, above, second from left, and Lois (pictured with their nieces, Laurel Irving, far left and Jackie Carmichael).

a hurry to produce plywood to be used for everything from ammunition boxes to airplanes, to support the Allied war effort.

Of British, German and French descent, the three Chapman girls together—Jean

was the youngest— formed one per cent of the Plywood Girls workforce in Port Alberni. They tied up their long, wavy brunette hair in kerchiefs as they went off to turn prime West Coast Douglas fir into

something the Allies could use to battle the Axis powers, anything that might bring Port Alberni’s servicemen home.

“I was turning sheets .. then I went to the bundling end, they put a strip of paper on each piece of plywood that said ‘OVERSEAS,’”

Jean recalled, hazel eyes alight at the memory.

“They made these big sheets of plywood—they were for airplanes, and they were as long as this room,” she said, gesturing the length of her cosy suite at Rainbow Gardens.

Most of the 300-plus workers were young women.

“There weren’t any men—the men were gone to war,” Jean said. “We were just there to do our job—I felt like I was contributing.”

There was camaraderie amongst

the Plywood Girls, she recalled.

“Sometimes at the end of the shift on the fifth day, we’d walk up to the Beaufort Hotel and we’d have a feast—we’d have a steak,” she said.

With her 36 cents an hour (42 cents for the later shift) she’d buy clothes; $20 a month for room and board went to her mother and father, former Saskatchewan farmers who had come to Vancouver Island to get out of Canada’s Dust Bowl during the Great Depression.

Jean Chapman developed strong muscles and a strong work ethic at the Plywoods. There may have been some longevity attached; the three Chapman girls are still thriving into their 90s.

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WED. NOV. 11 ◆ REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES AT GLENWOOD CENTRE start at 10:30 a.m. (see page B1 for details)

THUR. NOV. 12 ◆ COPING STRATEGIES WORKSHOP hosted

by Kuu-us Crisis Line Society from 4:30-6 p.m. at 4589 Adelaide St. Learn how to deal with stress and anxiety in a positive manner. FMI call 250723-4050. Space is limited so reserve a seat.

FRI. NOV. 13– SUN NOV. 15 ◆ CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY 41st annual

Christmas Crafts and Arts Fair at Alberni Athletic Hall, 3727 Roger St. Friday: 3–8 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Free admission, wheelchair accessible.

Collecting nonperishable donations for Ty Watson House, SPCA and Bread of Life. ◆ WORKS OF HEART CRAFT FAIR takes place at the train station at 3100 KIngsway Ave. Friday: 4-8 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

SAT. NOV. 14 ◆ BATTLE OF THE BADGES hosted by the Port Alberni

Association for Community Living, 7 p.m. at the AV Multiplex. Fire department takes on the RCMP. Admission by donation, with proceeds supporting PAACL.

TUES. NOV. 17 ◆ DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS NIGHT 7–9 p.m. at ADSS Auditorium (east side of the school).

Everyone welcome.

Admission is free.

Speakers from ADAPS, RCMP and ADSS administration will discuss what they are seeing within the school community.

FMI: Melody at 250724-6115 or Cathy Cross, 250-723-6251 ext. 2430.

WED. NOV. 18 ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY DRAG RACE ASSOCIATION AGM takes place at 7 p.m. at the Best Western Barclay Plus Hotel. New members welcome. ◆ PORT ALBERNI FIBRO LIFE PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT GROUP meets 7–9 p.m. at West Coast General Hospital (3949 Port Alberni Highway–Redford Extension). Free admission. For more info, e-mail PA-Fibro@ pipain.com or call 1-844-747-7426. www.pipain.com/ port-alberni-fibro-lifesupport-group.html. ◆ MS SELF HELP

GROUP meets at noon at Echo Centre. FMI call Sheryl at 250-7222214 or email shery. harding@mssociety.ca. ◆ SUNSHINE CLUB OPEN HOUSE takes place from 1-3 p.m. at Echo Centre.

Everyone is welcome and admission is free.

Come for displays of club activities and programs. Call 250720-2505.

THURS. NOV. 19 ◆ COMMUNITY RESOURCES WORKSHOP hosted

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housing needs and more. FMI call 250723-4050. ◆ HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENT at Slammers Gym. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to booths.

Educational guest speakers start at 7 p.m. with Q&A time.

Tix: $5 purchase in advance at Slammers.

Proceeds go to ACAWS.

FRI. NOV. 20 ◆ A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY CONCERT, in support of ADSS Athletic Dept., 7 p.m. at ADSS Theatre, 4000 Roger St. Chris Buck Band, Rod Black, Lauren Spencer-Smith, Jaxon Hawks MC, DJ JRFM. Tix: $40

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SAT. NOV. 21 ◆ CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY CRAFT FAIR takes place at the Cherry Creek Hall from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

FMI call Ann Chandler at 250-723-3028. ◆ BURN-IT-SMART WORKSHOP, 2–4 p.m. at Port Alberni Fire Hall. Learn about clean burning techniques, city bylaw regarding woodstoves and health and safety information. Woodstacking competition. ◆ Contact our newsroom at editor@ albernivalleynews.com.

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Armstrong

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

Europe’s Best

Breyers

Stoned Wheat Thins

Folgers

1.75lt

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

920gr

Shredded Cheese

Saputo

Natural Cheese Snacks

320gr

210gr

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450-500gr

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Biscuits

99

Peek Freaks

Chocolate Bar

150gr

4

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Biscuits

90-100gr

6x591ml

4kg

500gr

256-350gr

Original Cream Cheesecake

Guiseppe Pizzeria Pizza

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LICABL PP

Haagen Dazs

for

Orange Pekoe Tea

Assorted Sizes

500ml

8x28gr

5

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Red Rose

Ice Cream Bars

Ice Cream

Hot Cocoa Mix

800gr

555-652gr

5

3$

Haagen Dazs

Starbucks

Pizza Pockets

Cream Pie

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450ml

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340gr

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Natural California Raisins

Deluxe Mozzarella Cheese

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1kg

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10kg

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250ml

227-250gr

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200gr

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Previously Frozen

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Corn Thins

175-220gr

299

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Organic Crackers

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Blue Diamond

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473ml

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TURNER, Thomas (Tom) passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the age of 91 years.

Tom is predeceased by wife Marie and eldest son Alan.

He is survived by his brother Jim, his son Don (Linda) and two grandsons Doug and Tim (Antigoni).

Tom was born and raised in Port Alberni and lived his whole life in the valley. After a short stint in the army he and his brother Jim formed Turner Contracting Alberni Limited which built commercial industrial and institutional buildings on Vancouver Island.

Tom enjoyed hunting fishing and was an avid traveler.

According to Tom’s wishes no funeral service will be held and a private family gathering has taken place.

Flowers gratefully declined. If friends and family so wish, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3030–3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 2A5 or Fir Park Village Foundation, 7711 Wallace Avenue, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 7Y5.

Alexander JJ Cayer April 6, 1931 – October 21, 2015

It is with great sadness and relief in our hearts that we have to say our final “Good Night� of Mr. Alexander Cayer. Alex, at the age of 84, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2015 at the Ty Watson House in Port Alberni, B.C. Alex was predeceased by his beloved wife, Beatrice, a.k.a. Bea; his parents; and numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children Linda and Alex (Annette); one sister, Florence; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family.

Alex was born in Ontario and was one of 13 children. He did many different jobs early on in life, but he was a carpenter for most of his adulthood; which is how some of you knew him. Two of you knew him as Dad. Some of you knew him as Alex, your friend, boss, or work associate. Some as Uncle Alex and some of you knew him as Grandpa and Great Grandpa. Some of you didn’t know him at all.

I knew him as Pops‌a man full of hardships, life experiences, and stories of years gone by. What he lacked in education, he learned along many different paths in his life. As a result, he was stubborn, battered, hurt, and regretful, but he would not let that get him down. He learned from those paths strength, talent, wisdom, determination, pride, and he gained a sense of humor. But the most important quality he possessed was knowing that he was not a perfect human being and that he had made mistakes along his journey in life. Yes, I saw the bad and the good; we had our moments of the last 25 years. This brings me to the very heart and soul of who he really was‌grateful, generous, kind, witty, playful, and loving!

Pops, you are forever missed but you will live on in our hearts forever and ever, until we meet again.

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xoxoxoxo Alex, Annette, Alisha, and Aidan

Following Alex’s wishes, no formal service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Alex’s memory to the Ty Watson House, 2649 – 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC., V9Y 1Z8.

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Billy Rae Hupp 1953 – 2015 It is with sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Billy Rae on October 22, 2015 at West Coast General Hospital.

Survived by his wife Joanne, and his faithful companion Ruby; Glenda – mother of his children Bobby (Leah) and Channing (Tavlyn), stepchildren Tony (Mel), Bridey (Tony), Jillian (Daryl), grandchildren Brandon, Finley, Logan and Nevaeh, step grandchildren Hana, Ella, Mason, Fiona, & Ryder as well as his brothers, sister, nieces and nephews.

Born December 17, 1953 in High Prairie, Alberta, his family moved to BC in the 1970’s.

Billy recently retired from Catylst, he loved the outdoors; especially hunting and fishing. He was loved by all that knew him.

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Betty Ivaniski on the morning of November 4, 2015 at West Coast General Hospital with Walter and Marilyn by her side.

Born in Selkirk, Manitoba April 6, 1950 – Betty and Walter moved to Port Alberni in September 1968; happily residing the valley surrounded by her family and friends. Betty was a very social person, always on the go.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years - Walter, her son Grant (Carla) and daughter Marilyn (Michael), grandchildren Skye, Jesse, Cody and Ryan, great grandchildren Kaydens and Karter, her mother Estelle Begg, sisters Judy, Sharon (Dan) and brother Bob, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Yates Funeral Chapel, 4470 Gertrude St, Port Alberni, BC; Rev. Les Bonnell presiding.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s name may made to a charity of your choice. Stories and condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca

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P Pr r Predeceased by parents Wilhelm and Eva B Boehm, brother Gerhard and sister Gerda Volker. Ewald is survived by loving wife of Vo 64 years, Martha; son Ralph (Lorraine); gra grandson Michael (Tracy); granddaughter Shan Shannon (Colin); great grandchildren Parker, Hanna aand Taelyn; siblings Walter, Helmut and Inge and their families as well as many cousins.

Ewald came to Canada in 1953 and arrived in the Alberni Valley in 1955. He worked at the Somass Mill for 38 years ending as the Chargehand. When not working he enjoyed fishing, hunting and being in the outdoors. Ewald was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Grace Lutheran Church, 4408 Redford, Port Alberni, with Pastor Kevin Platz officiating. • Always remembered and forever loved by wife and family • Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, if friends so wish, donations in Ewald’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

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documenting our dialogue and sharing our stories with our community.

To the BC Retired Teachers’ Association, thank you for choosing our partnership to receive the ‘Golden Star’ Award and $1000 grant to fund art supplies, a shared lunch together, and student volunteering and visits to the Field of Honour.

Thank you to Graham Fox and Sandy Patterson for your commitment to connecting high school students with veterans and supporting the art and writing contests.

We’d also like to thank Tim Murphy for overseeing our volunteering to sort the poppies and giving us a tour of the Legion, and to Barrie Ward for the Field of Honour tour.

To the members of the local Legion, thank you for your time, honesty and courage to share your stories with our students. You made a lasting impression on all of us, and we felt instantly comfortable with you. Seeing your spirited conversations reminded me of grandparents speaking gently with their grandchildren-many who are now the exact age you were when you joined the war effort.

We will never forget you.

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Faust, Keith Jokinen, Remember that there Makayla Anderson, is a war going on, and Ben Salitter also that there are young veterans living Tell us about in Port Alberni. yourself: I am the wife What is one thing of a soldier. I left home you learned from at 19 and travelled to your experience?

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What were you How did your like as a teenager? parents, friends, or How are things the war effort? How danger. place immediately. significant other different for us? I old were you? I knew In Germany, they Snowball has a react to you joining Port Alberni’s Independent was quiet. I was never I was in the military as would announce different meaning to the war effort? I Health Food Store really outgoing. I was much as my husband, “Snowball”, which me than most people. never felt stranded.

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1952 after finishing school at ADSS. Joined a contingent in Vancouver by train were on our way to St. Jean, Que. for basic training.

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Those that spoke German went to 3 Wing Zweibruchen and 4 Wing BadenSoellingen.

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What do you want our generation to know? We didn’t have what we have today.

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Veteran John Hartt discusses life during wartime with Grace Brown from VAST Education Centre.

Student Interviewers: Ryan Babiak, Oliver Haggen, Ben Salitter, Ante Parac Where and when did you serve?

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What do you want our generation to know? Don’t have any more wars. I also learned about the true value of life.

What is one thing you learned from your experience? I learned how to look after myself. I also learned how to be independent.

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What do you want our generation to know? Never forget what happened.

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Would you do it all again? Yes. Most definitely. It was a great experience for me.

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It’s important to

Where and when did you serve? Joined in 1950-- served for 15 years in the navy, spent 10 years in Halifax and five years in Victoria. Went from Esquimalt to Hawaii in 1965.

Where did you grow up? Born in Kenora, Ontario. Left at 19.

What were you like as a teenager? How are things different for us? I had a tough time in high school, left after grade 10. I had a desire to travel and was getting really restless. I wanted to be on a train, going somewhere exciting.

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Why did you join the military? How old were you? It wasn’t my choice, but that’s the way it worked out.

My ship was sent to Korea and I was on the HMCS Crusader at 19.

What do you want our generation to know? It’s important to remember what

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Mortensen thrown into war at 18 Veteran: Ralph Mortensen, 83 Student interviewers: Alex Boucha, Alexea Haberland, Makayla Anderson, Linda Planes, Natasha Faust Where and when did you serve?

Joined RCAF airforce in 1950 on his 18th birthday. Served until 1960. Shipped off to Ontario. First week: Korean War started.

Where did you grow up? Edmonton, Alta.

What were you like as a teenager? How are things different for us? I was raised in two World Wars. I was a very busy teen. I did papers and worked on a farm in the summer.

Everyone worked. I wasn’t allowed into a bar until I joined the army. I also liked to have fun, and enjoyed the dances, especially the big bands.

Why did you join the war effort? How old were you? Was 18. Couldn’t join university. I had no money, so joined the military for education during the beginning of the Cold War. What do you want our generation to know? You need to make sure there are no more wars.

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What is one thing you learned from your experience?

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How did your parents, friends, or significant other react to you joining the war effort? I always did what I wanted to. My four

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If you had to do it all over again, would you make the same decisions?

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Why is Remembrance Day important to you?

It’s important to remember the fallen.

It’s important we don’t forget history.

KATYA SLEPIAN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Ralph Mortensen tells student interviewers he joined the military to get an education.

Lest we forget NATASHA FAUST SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Alberni

I think we should have students interview the veterans next year so other kids can have the same experience that we had this year.

I learned that these people, just like us, went to war to fight for our freedom and sacrificed their lives.

Many of them were our exact age when they signed up, which I found surprising.

When we were

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interviewing the veterans, many showed powerful emotions when they were telling their stories. I could almost see the stories in their faces.

Remembrance Day is important to me because it’s important that I remember what they did for us. To keep on remembering each year how scared they were, and what they went through.

Natasha Faust, 16, is a student at VAST.

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