Alberni Valley News, December 29, 2015

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015

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Changing Alberni’s image key: Coulson KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Between fires, waterbombers, political drama and an airport expansion, it’s been a busy year for Wayne Coulson.

Sitting in his office at Chances RimRock, Coulson admits that he didn’t think that the airport expansion would garner so much attention—or controversy, “We didn’t think there would be so much focus on us,” Coulson said.

“We’ve been there 20-plus years; 1994 is when we had the grand opening of the hangar. So we’ve been out there doing our own thing for 20-some odd years.”

But when the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District went to Alberni Valley residents to decide whether or not they

WAYNE COULSON could borrow the $6 million, not all of them were happy that they were being asked to pay for an expansion that some saw as Coulson-inspired.

“There was some debate in the community,” said Coulson.

“We kind of got pulled along—and there was some animosity, which was interesting.”

It’s the animosity, rather than just the interest, that perplexed Coulson.

“Why would there be animosity?”

These days, that animosity is more than just perplexing Coulson—it’s making it difficult to expand his company’s business operations in the Alberni Valley.

In order to expand at the airport, Coulson has been expanding his work force and trying to bring new employees all around the world.

“We very much have become an international company. We have companies operating in the United States now, we have companies operating in Australia, we’re working in southeast Asia on some new projects... so we’re having to bring in some new people.”

But even though Coulson has hired a recruitment firm to help with that, convincing potential

new hires to move to Port Alberni has not been easy.

“I have three examples in the past two weeks of people who have turned down moving to Port Alberni. These are very talented people that we need to grow our business internationally that we can’t acquire because of things like Google, something that simple.”

Port Alberni’s Google ranking has taken a hit in recent years after MoneySense Magazine ranked it as ‘the worst place to live’ in Canada.

“Our new problem is that if you Google ‘Port Alberni,’ look what comes up— worst place to live in Canada,” said Coulson.“We’ve lost three people so far out of eastern Canada

We’re very proud to be here, we love the community, grew up here... but I have to move this business forward.

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that we’ve been trying to bring in because of this environment that has been created by outsiders. We now have to find a way to turn that around.”

It’s an effort that’s become an urgent priority for Coulson and he’s working with the mayor and council to make the ‘worst place to live’ moniker a thing of the past.

“We need to come up with a strategy

that changes this image and allows people to put a target on our community from the outside and negatively impacts the whole region.”

To Coulson, the image of Port Alberni needs to be worked on the same way that he has looked after his company’s corporate image.

“If we allow that image to stay, then shame on us. It’s like a company—if you don’t change that image, you’re not going to have any work. In a community, if you’re going to allow that [negative image] to stand, then you’re never going to grow.”

And that image revitalization needs to happen before companies like the Coulson Group have to turn away more employees.

“We’re very proud

to be here, we love the community, grew up here... but I have to move this business forward, I have no choice.”

Coulson would rather do it in his hometown but if business stalls, he says he will have to look elsewhere.

“If I had to move a bunch of our business because I couldn’t move here... we’ve got some work ahead of us on the image side.”

If that image doesn’t improve, then infrastructure investments like the runway extension at the airport won’t continue to spur economic activity like they did this fall, when Coulson announced a contract for the Airbus C295s and a foray into the long-range medevac business in November.

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A C295 water bomber drops a load of water during a demonstration flight. The Coulson Group of Port Alberni has a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to refit the C295s with tanks that can hold water or fire retardant.

More contracts on the way for Coulson Airbus is one of three companies fighting for the contract, Coulson said.

If Airbus wins that contract, it will have to spend that $3 billion somewhere in Canada.

The SAR contract would be an offset contract—meaning that whatever company wins that contract must spend the equivalent amount of money in Canada.

“That means Airbus [could have] to spend $2.5-3 billion in Canada.”

While there’s no guarantee of where Airbus would spend that money if it were to win the contract, Coulson said that his company’s two-year relationship with

Airbus, as well as the soon-to-be extended runway at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport (AVRA), makes it likely that the Alberni Valley would see at least some of the dividends.

“We have a great opportunity on the West Coast here because the aircraft are being operated so close, that we could be a central hub for Airbus.”

Increasing the opportunity for an Airbus base of operations in Port Alberni is the proximity of the 19 Wing Comox Air Force base in the Comox Valley. Currently, the C-115 Buffalo transport and rescue planes fly out of 19 Wing Comox,

Coulson said that in the world of aviation contracts, there’s nothing bigger to aim for.

“I don’t know of a bigger deal out there, ever, where there’s a linkage between the largest manufacturer in the world of airplanes and [their potential base] being so close to home.”

The first C295 to be retrofitted will come to Port Alberni in the new year.

“We’re going to have one in town at this time next year and we’re going to be tanking it. To me, that’s a pretty big deal.” But if the payout for Port Alberni from that deal is to be maximized, it will take more than just the Coulson

[Airbus] doesn’t have a manufacturing facility here—but they could in Port Alberni.

There’s no reason why they couldn’t.

They have to do it somewhere.”

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contract for the Hawaii Mars.

“We’ll try again but it’s really hard to sell anything to anyone who doesn’t want to buy it.”

During the summer of 2015, contract negotiations for the Coulson’s Hawaii Mars waterbomber seemed to go on and on—as the Dog Mountain fire raged on the shores of the same lake the plane was based at and the province experienced one of the worst forest fire seasons in years.

The province and Coulson finally signed a one-month contract for the waterbomber at the beginning of July—long after it was needed, according to Coulson.

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And there’s no reason, said Coulson, why the chief winner couldn’t be Port Alberni.

“We as business just create the tools for companies like Airbus to work here. They come to Canada and they don’t really know anyone. They don’t have a manufacturing facility here—but they could in Port Alberni. There’s no reason why they couldn’t. They have to do it somewhere.”

With large-scale international contracts like the C295s and the previously announced C130 tanker retrofit on the table, Coulson said he’s not overly concerned with the provincial fire fighting

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From / A2 “We’re announcing today that we’ve been the chosen installer and manufacturer of the new C295 tanking system,” Coulson had said at a Nov. 10 press conference.

The tanking system was designed in the Alberni Valley by Brit Coulson and his team and could be installed in planes all around the world.

But it could also mean a huge payout for the Alberni Valley when a search and rescue contract bid for the Canadian government is bid on.

“It’s a $3 billion contract that the Canadian government is going to do with an aviation company— and Airbus is one of the options.”

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SUSAN QUINN Editor

A BETTER REP HAS TO BEGIN FROM WITHIN

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ayne Coulson of the Coulson Group has uncovered a catch-22 that will affect any future growth in the Alberni Valley: we have a bad attitude about ourselves, and it’s rubbing off on the outside

world.

Coulson has tried to hire three different people in recent months who have all said they do not want to live in the Alberni Valley because it has a poor reputation. So here is a businessman trying to expand his business by bringing in new employees, and he can’t.

Port Alberni has taken it on the chin in the past few years with its reputation— even spawning a spoof Facebook page lauding us as the Worst Place to Live. We have heard that we have the highest child We have a poverty rates in the province, the highest bad attitude rate of illiteracy and about unenviable rates of ourselves, and domestic violence against women. it’s rubbing We complain that off on the the city is dying, that outside world. industry is dying, that tourism will not be our saviour.

It is time to stop complaining.

We need to concentrate on what is great about the Alberni Valley. We need leadership that is willing to step up and address the problems we have with a firm vision and the political will to back it up.

We need to embrace change—for we will never be the same city we were a decade ago, and that doesn’t have to be seen as a negative.

We are a naturally rich, diverse community sitting on the cusp of potential. We need to learn to get along, and we need to welcome those who are willing to move here to make it happen.

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Swim like a polar bear on New Year’s Day KATYA SLEPIAN The new year is almost upon us and with that, so is the annual polar bear swim.

“This is our third annual polar bear swim at Canal Beach,” said John Douglas, who is helping to organized the 93.3 The Peak-hosted event. Peak will be on-location to get everyone pumped up for the event.

“We’re trying to celebrate the little bit of waterfront access that we do have for the public.”

Polar bear swims are a tradition all around the world, with brave swimmers plunging into the cold, frigid waters on New Year’s Day. Port Alberni’s will start at noon sharp on Jan. 1.

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City of Port Alberni recreation programmer Karen Freethy pushes 93.3 The Peak Polar Bear Swim organizer John Douglas into the frigid waters at Canal Beach in preparation for the third annual polar bear swim on Jan. 1

and we welcome in the New Year. It’s a wonderful event and it’s great for the

community.”

For those going all out, city of Port Alberni recreation

programmer Karen Freethy said that there will be prizes.

“There’s three

awards; the most senior swimmer, the best costume and the best team.”

As a co-sponsor, city is also throwing in free facility passes with some of the prizes, Freethy added.

If you just want to jump in and run out, you still get a reward.

“You get a medal that you can wear for the rest of your life.”

Slammers Gym will be on-site to get swimmers ready and warmed up before the swim and a heated changing area will be available to warm up the swimmers after the swim.

Even if you don’t want to jump into the frigid waters of the Alberni Inlet, Douglas says that there’s plenty to see and do.

Three Dogs Snack and Surf will be at the beach offering paddleboard demos for anyone who would prefer to stay on top of the water rather than in it.

The Centennial Belles will be at the beach promoting their Jane Austen Festival.

“They’re going to come down in their centennial gear and dip their toes in the water.”

The Kiwanis food truck will be on location with food by donation and funds going to the Alberni District Secondary School band.

To register, call 250-723-2181 or visit www.portalberni.ca/ parks-and-recreationevents and fill out the entry form. Entry forms must be filled out prior to starting the event. The swim starts on Jan. 1 at noon sharp.

A free shuttle will be available from Echo Centre from 11-11:45 a.m. to take people to Canal Beach and from 12:30-1 p.m. to take them back.

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Rent increase on hold at Pioneer Cottages KRISTI DOBSON

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Senior residents at Pioneer Cottages have a temporary reprieve until final decisions are made on an impending rental increase.

In early October, tenants of the cottages were advised of taxes owed to the city beginning July 2016 in the amount of nearly $40,000.

Prior to this year, the property had been statutorily exempt since its construction and replacement of the older cottages in 2010.

At that time, BC Assessment did not remove the statutory exemption classification and the error was not discovered until 2015, which hit the Alberni Valley Senior Citizens Homes Society with the unexpected bill.

In an effort to efficiently raise the money, the Society gave tenants notice of

a $100 rent increase effective January 1, 2016.

Tenants were invited to discuss the controversial request prior to the Society’s board meeting on Dec. 21. The invitation came from former Society president, Ernie Bigelow after they expressed concerns about the increase.

At noon on Dec. 21, Bigelow announced his retirement from his longtime position and was not present the meeting.

Patty Edwards, on behalf of MLA Scott Fraser, has been acting as mediator between the Board and its decisions and the residents of the cottages. “(The Board) is feeling broadsided because they have a good history of providing good housing for seniors and out of nowhere get this bill that they never knew they

would get,” Edwards said.

Edwards encouraged both sides to go through the proper process of the Residential Tenancy Act, which includes serving notice on legal forms, giving three months notice and implementing an increase of no more than 2.9 per cent.

The landlord can also file an Application for Additional Rent Increase.

“It was a wild meeting,” said resident Glad Doyle. “But they conceded they will do everything according to the Residential Tenancy Act.” Doyle continued to question the use of the contingency fund.

“Now, this is an emergency to pay the taxes,” she said.

“I also suggest (the Board) go over the expenses and see where they can cut down.”

The Board explained

that the fund is set aside for upkeep and a priority in the near future is to replace the elevator in Pioneer Towers.

Following the meeting, a schedule was offered to allow residents to meet on an individual basis until Thursday, Dec. 24 to discuss any concerns.

Edwards said some feel intimidated by the entire process.

“Some of them had their adult children with them and are feeling very terrified,” she said. “ Edwards said the residents are not obligated to meet by themselves and she will still accompany anyone who wants her to when they hand in their rent next week.

“Most are planning to bring three postdated cheques for the recommended amount,” Edwards said. If a rent increase is implemented, it will not be until April 2016.

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The spirit of Christmas

(Clockwise from top left) Aliza Kunz, 11, Caitlynn Baker,11, and elf Maliya Eardley, 10, all visit Santa on Christmas day at the Pizza Factory. Mount Arrowsmith gave the Alberni Valley a glimpse of a white Christmas. Bob Narang and Shawn Sachdev of Granny’s Chicken with their children, Bhuvan, Javin and Manbir. They donated food and toys for the Christmas day guests. Janine Vallee, owner of the Pizza Factory, serves Bill Stacey a Valley resident for the past 5 years, his Christmas dinner.

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Alberni must fight for its share From / A3 “The government has ample time to contract the aircraft.

In the scheme of things, it wasn’t a lot of money. They spent multi-millions on Dog Mountain and then we burned the mountain up. It was just a sad story.

Then Seachelt lit off, Port Hardy... it really was a pisspoor decision by government.”

But Coulson is looking ahead to the rest of 2016, rather than dwelling on what’s swiftly becoming a very small part of his business.

Climate change is leading to more forest fires in countries that have never dealt with

What you work hard for and what you fight for, you can accomplish.

– Wayne Coulson this level of fires.

“We saw what happened in southeast Asia.

They’ve never burned like that before but climate change is a big problem. You’ve got that whole region that has never really burned and has lots of C130s that they’re looking to put in a fire fighting program.”

With 2,100 C130s worldwide, Coulson Aviation’s unique ability to retrofit those

planes puts them in a solid position to fight fires in locations that have never burned before.

And that’s not the only thing Coulson is working on.

Another deal three years in the making is set to be announced in the first quarter of 2016—a deal that will be based at the Alberni airport.

Big things are possible for Port Alberni, Coulson said—it’s just up to the community to fight for them.

“What we’ve found out there, outside Alberni, is that what you work hard for and what you fight for, you can accomplish.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/alberninews

Wayne Coulson, owner of the Coulson Group, discusses his company’s deal with Airbus on Nov. 10 at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport.

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WHAT’S ON THUR. DEC. 31 ◆ NEW YEAR’S CIRCUS Five Acre Productions is bringing in the New Year with a bang at the Italian Hall, starting at 7 p.m.

Live music by The Circus band, appy buffet, champagne after the New Year’s countdown. Tix: $30 at Cloud City, 3042 Third Ave. Proceeds go to the Zattzoo Project. ◆ FIRST NIGHT FOR FAMILIES Celebrate New Year’s Eve three different ways with the city’s Parks and Rec Dept. Echo Pool: 6–8 p.m. enjoy pool games, pizza party and prizes. Multiplex: 5–7 p.m. on-ice games, activities and family skate.

Glenwood Centre: 6–9 p.m. rollerblading, dancing, prizes and snacks.

FRI. JAN. 1 ◆ POLAR BEAR SWIM AT CANAL BEACH at noon. Sponsored by 93.3 PEAK FM. Warming tent courtesy of Port Alberni Fire Dept., hotdogs and hot chocolate, Kiwanis food bus and more.

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2120 Plywood Rd. ◆ PEACE WALK 2016 meets outside Glenwood Centre, 4880 Vimy Rd., at 11:15 a.m. (no washrooms available), departs at 11:30 a.m. and walks to Abbeyfield House, Redford Street and Eighth Avenue for noon. Lunch at Guru Nanak Sikh Temple at 1 p.m. ◆ NEW YEAR’S DAY LEVEE AT ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR. 293 starts at 11 a.m. (new time).

Family lunch at noon, $5 per plate. Children welcome.

SAT. JAN. 2 ◆ CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in northwest parking lot at the AV Multiplex (to the left of the building). Drop off by donation; proceeds going to KidSport. Port Alberni firefighters are collecting trees to be chipped by the city parks dept. and used as mulch.

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◆ CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in northwest parking lot at the AV Multiplex (to the left of the building). Drop off by donation; proceeds going to KidSport. Port Alberni firefighters are collecting trees to be chipped by the city parks dept. and used as mulch.

TUES. JAN. 5 ◆ ZUMBA CLASS at the Alberni Valley Curling Club, 3250 Ninth Ave. upstairs, 7–8 p.m. Class is free, but donations will be accepted for the Alberni Community and Women's Services (ACAWS). FMI: Leanne, 250-723-1150. ◆ CANCELLED: Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293 regular steak night has been cancelled for January.

SAT. JAN. 9 ◆ ELVIS ELITE, an Elvis Presley extravaganza featuring tribute act with Steve Elliott, 730 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293. Tix: $20 per person. FMI: 250-7235042 for advance tix.

SUN. JAN. 17 ◆ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR. 293 installation of officers.

Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, ceremony at 1 p.m.

Members welcome.

Reservations starting at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 31st

◆ GENERAL MEETING for Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293, 7:30 p.m.

MON. FEB. 8 ◆ CELEBRATE FAMILY DAY with the city’s Parks and Rec dept.

Rollerblading: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glenwood Centre.

Family Skate: 12–2 p.m. AV Multiplex (free admission and skate rentals). Museum Discovery: 3:30–5:30 p.m. AV Museum.

Family Swim: 6…30–8 p.m. Echo Aquatic Centre.

FRI. FEB. 19 ◆ PRO DAY SKATE at the AV Multiplex from 12:30–2 p.m.

ONGOING ◆ OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets Mondays from 7–8:55 p.m. at 4711 Elizabeth St. All ages. Free admission. FMI: Laura H . kittieX2@shaw.ca or call 250-723-7486.

Support group dealing with overeating, based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. ◆ ARMY CADETS (CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT) meets Thursdays, 6:30–9 p.m., Cherry Creek Hall. For youth ages 12–18. FMI: Kim at 250-735-3517. ◆ PORT ALBERNI FIBRO LIFE PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT

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GROUP meets every third Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. at West Coast General Hospital (3949 Port Alberni Highway–Redford Extension). All ages.

Free admission. For more info, e-mail PA-Fibro@pipain.com or call 1-844-7477426. www.pipain. com/port-alberni-fibrolife-support-group. html. ◆ JUNIOR BADMINTON runs Mondays and Thursdays at the Alberni Athletic Hall.

8–12 yrs from 6–7 p.m., 13–18 yrs from 7–8 p.m. FMI: Larry at 250-720-6263. ◆ DROP-IN GRIEF GROUP meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Alberni Valley Hospice Society office, 3088 Third Ave. FMI: 250-7234478. ◆ BARKLEY SOUNDS CHOIR has started its 16th season and welcomes new members of all ages.

Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 6:45-9 p.m. at the Alberni Valley United Church. For more info call 250-723-7907. ◆ COMMUNITY ARCHIVES at the Alberni Valley Museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Volunteers available to answer questions on local history, help with family records and other research.

Phone 250-723-2181, local 267. ◆ FOLK SONG CIRCLE at Fir Park Village every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m For more info call Diane at 250-7237945. ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY STARFLEET CHAPTER meets the second Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. at Echo Centre. New members

welcome. For info call 250-724-7293.

◆ RAINBOWS helps children process loss, due to divorce, separation, death or other life changes.

Contact Family Guidance 250 7240125.

◆ FREE DROP-IN at Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St. On Mondays from 10-11 a.m. For parents of children up to age five. Call 250735-3022. ◆ FUN NIGHT on Friday nights at Legion Branch No. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay.

Starts at 5 p.m. Food available. Nominal admission fee. ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND meets Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the E. J. Dunn band room.

This is a concert band; new members are welcome. For info: call Manfred @ 250724-6780. ◆ CRIB NIGHT at Legion Branch No. 293.

Starts at 7 p.m. every Monday. ◆ FUN DARTS at Legion Branch No. 293. From 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. ◆ WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO at Legion Branch No, 293, at 4680 Victoria Quay.

Starts at 6:45 p.m. ◆ TY WATSON HOUSE HOSPICE is looking for people to work in the kitchen preparing meals and offering hospitality. Interested volunteers may call Theresa at 250-7234478 for more info. ◆ BETA SIGMA PHI’S Preceptor Gamma Beta chapter meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Call Lorna at 250-7242487.

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◆ MEAT DRAW, at Legion Branch No. 293. Saturday's from 2-5 p.m. ◆ MEAT DRAW AND 50/50 RAFFLE, at the Kingsway Pub. Sundays: 3-5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays: 4:306 p.m. Proceeds go towards the Alberni Valley Hospice/Ty Watson House.

◆ LA LECHE LEAGUE CANADA, Mother to mother breastfeeding support group.

Meets at 5 p.m. on the first Monday of every month at Parent Place, Port Alberni Health Unit.

All nursing and expectant mothers are welcome. Supper will be provided. Call 250724–7325 for more information.

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◆ MEAT DRAW, Saturdays 3:15–5 p.m. at Westwind Pub. Proceeds to Mid Island Kidney Association.

◆ CANCER TRANSPORT: Free travel to cancer related appointments from Port Alberni, to as far away as Victoria, are available through the Canadian Cancer Society and the Freemasons. For info call 250-7230608 or the CCS at 250-724-2419.

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◆ FRIENDLY BATTLE, Feasting, fighting, archery and other medieval pastimes such as games, needlework, weaving, armor making and cooking. Families welcome. For more info. contact Sarah 1-250-951-9065.

◆ BLACK SHEEP RUGBY CLUB is looking for interested players for its ladies and junior teams. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. at the rugby club at the top of Argyle Street. Regular training has already begun.

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• MIKA holds a raffle twice a year and would like to thank the many that purchase tickets and make donations which go toward the comfort of kidney dialysis patients

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• On December 22nd Canadian Tire had their staff dress in ugly sweaters.

They had signs posted in the store for donations to Jumpstart. This raises funds so that all children can play sports and not worry about the cost.

Irene Towell of the local SPCA, seat ed left front with a dog that will soon be up for adoption, and clockwise, Scotiabank manager, Cherie Williams, employee Donna Brac ke, Suzanne Jones and Sharon Lamontagne, with SPCA mascot, all pose for the large donatio n of $1,460 that was raised through book and bake sales as well as the matching of funds thro ugh the Scotiabank.

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Predeceased by father Bob, and son Robert. Dianna is survived by her mom Yvette Cowley; loving husband of 15 years Gerry; children: Dan (Brittany), Melanie (Greg) and Coralee; grandchildren: Thomas, Brittany, Michael, Justin, Kaliesha, Sydney. Braden; great grandchildren: Hailen and Rowan; as well as extended family and friends.

Born and raised in the Alberni Valley, Dianna was an avid gardener and farmer. Her love of growing her own vegetables and flowers came from growing up at McLean’s Mill, where her passion for the farm life blossomed. Dianna loved canning her own food, as well as presenting her beautifully made home cooked meals to her family and friends.

passed away December 19, 2015 in Port Alberni, BC. He is survived by his wife Eva Van Dyk and his children Rob, Rosemary, John, Dolores and Sonya. He was loved and will be missed.

Orlando was born December 20, 1935 in Suriname. He had seven siblings. Orlando was the oldest of the eight children. Growing up in Suriname was where he began his love for nature. Orlando loved to fish and really anything outdoors. He loved plants, birds, insects and any type of animal there was on the planet and would always be reading or watching anything to do with nature.

When he and his family immigrated to Canada in 1955 they saw snow for the first time and came to Port Alberni and found work in the mills, a job that Orlando would have for the next 44 years. He believed in working hard and hardly ever was too sick to work. Orlando loved his children and was a great father and was completely selfless to those who needed him. However, as great of a father that he was, his smile became brighter when he became a grandpa. They were his pride and joy. He enjoyed playing jokes on them and laughing with them. Most of all Orlando loved to talk to anyone who would listen, making friends with bank tellers, cashiers or someone cleaning fish beside him. He was the most outgoing private man in the world.

Orlando died at the age of 79, three hours shy of his 80th birthday here in Canada however he died at 80 in his home country of Suriname. He will always be loved and missed.

A gathering will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4815 Compton Road, Port Alberni, BC

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 4731 Burke Road, with Father Stephen Paine officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dianna’s memory to the Alberni-Clayoquot SPCA, 4936 Broughton Street, Port Alberni BC, V9Y 8R5.

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Members of various dragon boating teams and the West Coast Dragon Boat Society gathered gifts for children this Christmas at their annual party, above. They donated them to Kuu-us Crisis Centre and ACAWS. Port Alberni Save-On-Foods manager Zack Jones donates $1,050 in gift cards to the Salvation Army’s new Lt. Michelle Cale to help those less fortunate this holiday season.

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