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ed Blight has served in almost every role with the Sproat Lake Fire Volunteer Fire Department since he first joined in 1966.

Blight, who will hit his 50th year with the department in the summer, started off as the fire department’s mechanic, fixing its

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inaugural leaky fire truck, Mabel the Jeep.

Last Friday, he accepted a Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal.

Blight brushed off the significance of the award. “There’s 150 people...mine is sort of down the line a bit,” he said, but added it was an honour to be nominated.

“It certainly is an honour. Not

everybody gets recognized by their country—sometimes your own little group says ‘whoop-de-do’ and claps their hands to say well done and that sort of thing—but to actually be recognized by the Governor General of our country is a very humbling thing,” said Blight the day prior to receiving his Second Bar to the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal from

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“At the start of it all, I certainly didn’t think ‘oh goodie, I’m going to hang in here for all these years and somebody will give me one.’”

But it’s Blight’s dedication to the Sproat Lake department for all those years that inspired former fire Chief Wade Hepp to nominate him.

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A 20-year-old Port Alberni woman has been sentenced to six months in jail for the stabbing of her roommate and her sister earlier this fall.

The woman stabbed a man on Oct. 27 and her sister on Dec. 4.

Both victims were stabbed in the back of the head.

A psychological evaluation showed that the woman has been formally diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and revealed an addiction to methamphetamine (meth) that made her hear voices when she was under the influence.

The woman has served 86 days already and those will be counted against her sentence, the judge hearing the case noted. A one-year probation will follow.

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Groups ask SD70 for more funding ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Two community groups are asking School District 70 trustees to consider donating funds to better support a pair of school programs in the Alberni Valley.

Melody Burton, Alberni District Secondary School Breakfast Club coordinator, asked the trustees on Tuesday to consider donating $8,000 for the 2016-17 school year to help continue the high school’s breakfast program.

The ADSS Breakfast Club feeds more than 400 students daily.

Burton said that the club receives approximately $23,000 yearly in donations to purchase breakfast foods.

Bagels, jam, peanut butter, margarine, cream cheese, honey, fruit, yogurt, granola bars and napkins are among some of the items used for the students’ breakfasts.

In addition, Burton said that food bins are filled as requested by teachers and delivered to 16 classrooms in the school, allowing students to easily access food throughout the day.

Burton said at least 11 cases of fruit are eaten weekly and that hygiene items and clothing are also purchased and available for at-risk

students and students in crisis on an “as needed basis.”

Port Alberni currently has the highest child poverty rate in the province, Burton said, citing a 2015 B.C. Child Poverty Report Card,

Our school has over 1,200 students... many of which are living below the poverty level.

– Melody Burton with 31 per cent of all children under 18 years of age living in low-income families.

“Our school has over 1,200 students ranging from Grade 8 to Grade 12, many of which are living below the poverty level,” she said.

The Alberni Valley Community School Society is also asking the school district for funding in 2016-17, this time an increase to the society’s annual budget of $25,000.

The community school’s (AVCSS) funding has decreased from $75,000 per year to $46,000 per year, spokesperson Charmead Schella told trustees.

The drop in funds

has resulted in cuts to programs despite an increase in participant numbers each year.

AVCSS works with all seven schools in the Alberni Valley on various programs such as after school cooking programs, summer reading camps, after school homework assistance and Nights Alive.

In a letter to SD70 trustees, community school coordinator Cathy Cross said the additional funding would assist the society in keeping programming in place to help vulnerable students.

“The additional funds would ensure the continuation of Clearing and cutting happening along Cherry Creek Road has garnered a lot of public attention. our work supporting students at both ADSS and the elementary schools; continue our work hosting the Neighborhood of Learning Centre at ADSS; continue our summer reading camp and ensure we can remain an active and effective partner in our community,” KARLY BLATS Cross wrote.

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Blight well rounded firefighter: colleagues “I nominated him because he is the perfect example of a volunteer,” said Hepp.

“I’ve never heard a bad word out of him, I’ve never heard him raise his voice. He’s always there when you need him.”

Current fire Chief Mike Cann agreed.

“I’ve never seen him raise his voice,” Cann said.

“He’s always been positive.”

Blight has served many roles in the department, from mechanic to assistant fire chief to deputy fire chief and seen the department change and grow over the years.

“It just sort of happened. I enjoyed doing it...there have been a lot of changes and I’ve certainly

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Governor General David Johnston, left, presents Ted Blight with his Exemplary Service Award, Friday in Vancouver.

been a part of it but so have a lot of other people—a lot of other people more deserving than I am, I would say. But I endured,” Blight said.

To Hepp, it’s not only Blight’s longevity that made him deserving of the award.

“Ted’s always there and willing to help,” Hepp said.

“At the West Bay (Hotel) fire, he was pump operator for 12 hours straight.

He wouldn’t take a break.”

It wasn’t only Blight’s on-scene actions that were commended.

“When I was deputy chief, it was my job to organize the banquet.

Well, Ted’s been our master of ceremonies for as long as I can remember,” said

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Hepp, who’s been at the department for 34 years.

“One year, his wife Jean booked a trip—a cruise—on the same day. He was so nervous to come tell me that he couldn’t be the MC this year, that Jean had booked him on this cruise.”

For Blight, it’s the memories of growing the department from a tiny 16-by-20-foot fire hall and a leaky Jeep to the fully-fledged three-hall, six-truck department it is today that he will treasure more than any medal.

“There was really nothing here when we started. To be a part of putting together a fire department— and I certainly didn’t do it all alone—and when I step back and look at what there is now, compared to what there was when I first went to the practice...” Blight said, pausing.

“When I see the lineup of vehicles and the training site that the fire department has put together and the number of homes we’ve saved and lives and the whole bit, I think wow, what a privilege it has been to be part of such an organization.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/alberninews

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‘Leave bus passes alone’: PAACL Province ‘promoting poverty’ with cuts to Persons With Disabilities’ bus passes KARLY BLATS

decision to claw back transportation support for A Port Alberni advocacy those receiving disability group was shocked pensions. when they heard the “When you’ve had a Government of British bus pass for $45 a year Columbia declared a and now it’s going to be cut to the annual bus $52 a month, I mean just pass program for those think of the ramifications receiving Persons with of that,” Riddalls said.

Disabilities (PWD) benefits “[PWD] don’t have money on the heels of an increase to spare to begin with, it’s to monthly benefits. ridiculous.”

On Feb. 16 the B.C. Craig Summers, government announced executive director at a monthly PAACL, said the increase, group strives to beginning support PWD Sept.1, of individuals in $77 to people community receiving inclusion. With disability the new $45 benefits—the a month bus first increase pass charge in nine he questions years. At the how the people same time, they serve changes for will access the PWD clients community and who access resources that a subsidized – Craig Summers are available to annual bus them. pass, was introduced: “They don’t have cancelling the $45 a year a drivers’ license so bus pass and replacing they rely on public it with a new monthly transportation,” Summers fee of $52 plus a $45 said. administration fee. The “Now they have to disability pension for choose between, do I get people living in B.C. is a bus pass or do I get an $906 a month. extra bag of groceries.

Susan Waldie, Liz Or do I stop going to Riddalls and Craig programs?”

Summers, board The group unanimously members of the Port agreed that with the Alberni Association cost of living on the rise, for Community Living those trying to survive on (PAACL), are concerned disability pensions could with the government’s slide deeper into poverty,

Susan Waldie, Liz Riddalls and Craig Summers, board members for the Port Alberni Association for Community Living.

trying to live on their $906 a month.

People on disability assistance who access a subsidized annual bus pass will see an increase of $25 per month and those who do not receive transportation supports will receive the full $77 increase to their monthly cheque.

A release from the Ministry of Social

Development and Social Innovation stated that “around half” of B.C. residents with a PWD designation had access to the subsidized pass, or to a $66-per-month special transportation subsidy.

The government’s announcement prompted Susan Waldie, who is a parent to two sons receiving PWD pensions, to write a letter to Premier

Christy Clark urging her to raise the rates for PWD clients and leave their bus passes alone.

“We want to keep this on the forefront,” Waldie said.

“Even if [the government] gives them the full $77, it’s nowhere near what they need to keep up with the cost of living.”

Waldie said government representatives did not discuss the monthly bus

pass increase with any poverty reduction teams prior to implementing the transportation clawback.

“There was no consultation with any of the individuals who are on the poverty reduction team, none of them,” Waldie said.

“They didn’t talk to mental health, they didn’t talk to community living or the disability caucus. There was no consultation, it was a slap in the face.”

Scott Fraser, MLA for Alberni-Pacific Rim, said this region has some of the highest poverty rates in the country and that, in his opinion, “government is engineering poverty for a large segment of the population through their tax policy.”

Fraser read segments of Waldie’s letter in the B.C. Legislature on March 2 to shed light on the struggles that could sprout for those who will be affected by the $45-a-month bus pass rate.

“I thought I’ve got to help [PAACL]. They’re taking the step to highlight the unfairness of this government, I’ve got to do my part in this legislature,” Fraser said.

British Columbia’s PWD benefits are among the lowest in Canada, said Waldie.

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Marine plan looks at bigger picture

West Coast Aquatic management association executive director Tawney Lem hopes that the marine spatial plan will help with marine decision making.

and community development, Lem said.

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existing information; the marine spatial plan was then introduced to the public in a series of coastal and Alberni Valley meetings.

Public input was invited to shape how the information will ultimately be presented.

The plan isn’t meant to lead development or recreation or industry in any

particular direction; instead, it’s meant to provide more information to governments, first nations, businesses and organizations, she said.

“It’s to help them inform their decisions by seeing how all that information comes together.”

While marine spatial plan is currently named as it is, Lem

said that the name will likely change before it is finalized to properly reflect its usage.

“It’s not a ‘plan’ in the sense that it tells you what to do. It is just a tool of information for decision makers. It’s important because it allows decision makers to look at things in a more wholistic, ecosystem based way, instead of just thinking of one activity impacting maybe one area or value. We see how all the activities and values come together.”

The marine spatial plan could be used by a business like Pacific Seaplanes before making the decision to land in the Inlet.

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“Anywhere in the Barkley or Clayoquot sounds you could consult the maps and then start to think about the impact of an activity on a value.”

The plan isn’t meant to prioritize one value over another; it’s mean to simply inform.

“It’s not to exclude activities, it’s really meant to increase the compatibility of an activity by putting it in the right place and considering the values of communities and others.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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“What it does is it brings together the best available information,” said West Coast Aquatic management association executive director Tawney Lem. The group has released draft marine spatial plans for Barkley Sound and Clayoquot Sound.

“We’ve taken 300 data sets into 200 map layers,” Lem said.

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include ecological values, social and recreational values, cultural values and the various uses of marine areas.

“Whether it’s fishing or marine transportation, kayak guiding, that kind of thing,” Lem said.

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Markus Pukonen has spent nearly 250 days kayaking, pogo sticking and cycling across Canada, and he’s nowhere near stopping yet.

Pukonen, who started his journey in Toronto, is raising money and awareness for small, local nonprofits.

“The message that I want people to take away is that small changes can make a big difference,” said Pukonen.

“Local, small nonprofit organizations are doing really great work and could use some support.”

He didn’t set out to make a stand against motorized transportation or to inspire people to give it up—though that has been a welcome side effect—but instead wanted his fundraiser to be something he was passionate about and something that would help the people close to him.

“I was taking a look at my niece’s life and how I could make it a better place for her on this planet,” Pukonen said.

He also realized

that if he was going to make a stand, now was the time.

“At the same time I also got some bad news about my dad’s life, I found out that he was given two weeks to live with leukemia and all of that combined to make me think that life can be really short and that I shouldn’t waste it doing something I’m not really passionate about.”

Thus the idea for Routes of Change was born. Pukonen aims to circumvent the globe in 1,825 days using only nonmotorized forms of transportation.

He’s almost 250 days in and some days have been better than others.

“The hardest single part was probably the transition from snow into the rain, which happened all in one day. It’s that transition of coming out of the cold and still being in the cold but then being wet was extremely uncomfortable and cold,” Pukonen said of his descent out of the Coquihalla Pass near Hope, B.C. Recumbent tricycling was

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also physically challenging.

“Even though I had storms on Lake Superior and I skied in -20 degree Celsius and slept outside in -25 under trees, the hardest part and the most dangerous was when I was on a tricycle in the Prairies on the highway. You never know if people are paying attention or if they’re texting.”

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SUSAN QUINN Editor

WHOLE PICTURE BEST PICTURE FOR OUR WATER

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est Coast Aquatic is developing a marine spatial plan for both the Barkley Sound and Clayoquot Sound. And while ‘plan’ is probably the wrong word for it, ‘big picture’ is what the document is designed for.

Water is such a focus for the Alberni Valley, and countless discussions have been had regarding its usage: from waterfront recreational opportunities, to light and heavy marine industrial activity, what goes in the water, what goes on it, who can use it and how much it can be used.

The marine spatial plan is designed to give us a broader picture of how we use our resources in Barkley and Clayoquot Sound—and the best part, we say, is that The marine it is done without spatial plan judgment.

The plan isn’t meant is designed to lead development, to give us recreation or industry, a broader say its creators: it is designed to provide picture of a more wholistic how we use view of the activities, our resources. ecologically and culturally sensitive areas of the sounds, which will be an invaluable tool for future development or activities.

A plan such as this is more an information piece that could potentially guide future government, business or First Nations decisions by giving a clear picture of what is going on in the marine environment, and what would work well together—or what wouldn’t.

We see this as an inclusive document, and hope others don’t see it as something meant to exclude one activity over another.

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The Alberni Valley News is published every Tuesday and Thursday by Black Press Ltd., 4656 Margaret St., Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 6H2. Phone (250) 723-6399 Fax (250) 723-6395 Classifieds 1-855-310-3535 The Alberni Valley News is distributed free to 9,500 households in Port Alberni, Cherry Creek, Sproat Lake and Beaver Creek. The Alberni Valley News is Vancouver Island owned and operated.

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Premiers do the carbon shuffle

the public would say “they got together and they made TOM FLETCHER progress.” Did they? Let’s take a look.

B.C. Views Going into the WhistlerVancouver stop on Trudeau’s globeremier Christy Clark had trotting her dancing shoes on Alberta’s glamour as yet another “climate tour, Clark change” meeting ended NDP in disarray in Vancouver government correctly noted that last week. it’s other “This is not the end,” plans to provinces Clark assured reporters after match the that need Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rate of B.C.’s to make and the premiers emerged with progress. no agreement on a national carbon tax B.C. has a minimum carbon price. No within two clear price kidding. on carbon Trudeau declared victory by years and emissions; announcing the unanimous spend the it’s been consent to a “Vancouver held at $30 Declaration,” which basically proceeds. a tonne pays lip service to the concept since Clark of “carbon pricing” and kicks succeeded its creator, Gordon another grand federal election Campbell. promise down the road.

Clark’s advice for other As the rest headed for jets premiers is to follow Campbell’s waiting at Vancouver airport, example of a revenue-neutral Clark expressed the hope that

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carbon tax, offset by income tax reductions. You won’t build public support for a carbon tax that makes people poorer, she said.

Of course that’s what Alberta is doing, at a time when many residents are getting poorer already. Alberta’s NDP government plans to match the rate of B.C.’s carbon tax within two years and spend the proceeds.

Other premiers have more creative definitions for pricing carbon.

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil pointed to transmission lines and power purchases from the Muskrat Falls dam under construction in Labrador, to substitute hydro for coal-fired power. The highest electricity prices in Canada are their “carbon pricing” plan.

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall pointed to SaskPower’s Boundary Dam carbon capture and storage project.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Farewell to unassailable Richard Berg

Have you been inconvenienced at all from the extended closure of the Gertrude Street bridge?

To the Editor,

YES

36.2%

NO

63.8%

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Do you think the Ministry of Highways should revisit the idea of a traffic light at Beaver Creek and River Roads?

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Readers Choice winner kept celebrations local To the Editor,

Thank you so much for the $100 I won from the Alberni Valley News’s second annual Readers Choice Awards.

It was a pleasant surprise and came in handy as money does after Christmas.

It was spent all in the

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Valley at local choice award businesses as I usually buy in town whenever I can to support the Valley’s local businesses.

I’m a 75-year supporter as I come from a business family so I know the results of buying local.

Sherry Jasken, Port Alberni

Richard Berg died the other day after a short illness. Sadly, he will be missed.

We came to know him through his letter writing and his participation in common causes.

Richard lived in a world of ideas, some of which became those causes for which he liked to take up arms. He wrote and talked about these with intelligence and force, sometimes offending the very people he wished to influence, including us. He had character and was fervent about his causes.

Even though we often disagreed we found him stimulating and welcomed his participation in our discussions.

Richard loved the arts and enjoyed all types of music, and liked going to the theatre: local and out of town. At one memorable luncheon we compared all the

big swing bands that we had seen live, and we got excited with our memories.

He had character and was fervent about his causes.

– Gunn and Stern Richard was an important friend to our community and to us. He shall be missed, by us and many others.

Robert Gunn and David Stern, Port Alberni

Was $93K necessary?

To the Editor,

So the City of Port Alberni has approved $93,000 in projected costs to hold the drag races on Stamp Avenue. Good idea?

Bad idea? Do the people have a say?

Is this the mandate voters thought they gave Mr. Ruttan and council when they elected them?

The dividing islands will be removed,

barricades purchased or borrowed and installed, and new lines painted. Then run the two-day event and then restore the road back to operational standard.

How many days in total will the driving public be detoured around the ‘drag strip’?

The “Thunder in the Valley” management states the increased insurance is more than they can afford to host this event on our city roads.

But city officials say that’s OK, the taxpayer has a lot of available money.

Isn’t this the same group of bureaucrats that cried about not having enough money to service the city’s existing infrastructure a few weeks ago? Now we can splurge on drags that can’t pay for themselves?

Is this just more of that, “alternate approval process” situation giving bureaucrats full licence to spend millions without any referendum vote?

The proposed construction of our

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editor@albernivalleynews.com new and improved airport means it may not be available for the drags. The regional district did not want to mandate that the contractor work around the Thunder in the Valley event. Yet as of today we are weeks away from even tendering the project.

Even now, it would still be possible to add a clause to the tender document to ask for a window to run the drags at the airport. And at this time there’s no assurance the airport runway will be closed in August.

As someone who spent a good many years making construction changes in operational industrial facilities without interrupting production, I find it hard to understand that construction can’t accommodate the drags for two days in August. Surely the cost of having the drags at the airport would be less than the $93,000 to hold them in town.

Or is this just disregarding public

inconvenience as we witnessed when no one could predict road closures some years back when the ministry of highways decided a median would be good at the bottom of the hump?

Gary Seinen, Port Alberni

‘Mary Jane’ has good long history To the Editor,

Re: Bowing to the power of judges, BC Views, March 1.

Tom Fletcher missed the bullseye regarding marijuana, implying it’s an “inconsistent” herbal remedy that hasn’t been studied much because it’s been illegal.

Government subsidized prohibitionists in North America have hindered research progress, however, the plant has been documented medically for more than 5,000 years without a single death.

That’s safety and consistency on a biblical scale.

Stan White, Dillon, Colorado

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Trinity Church Anglican & Lutheran

4766 Angus Street, Port Alberni

SUNDAY SERVICE 10 AM TUESDAY PRAYER SERVICE 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY COMMUNION 10 AM Phone: 250.724-4921 Trinity Church Port Alberni

What is the one word that describes your church experience as a child? Mine is “GUILT”. Dragged to church by my mother, I heard, you MUST not do this, that, the other thing. Like most of the baby boomers, I withdrew from church. Religion was irrelevant in my Life. In my forties, life in complete shambles, I encountered Jesus. How do you have a personal relationship with a man that may, or may not have lived 2,000 years ago?

Every human has an interior life. It is the thoughts, ideas, fears, emotions can come to you in your quiet times. This is spirit. It can be a spirit of greed, me-first, fear of others, or LOVE. Reading the Bible, the MUST rules of childhood church became suggestions to avoid consequences of hopeless, despair. Just as my son ignored me telling him he MUST not pick up that bumblebee, he painfully learned his lesson.

Thinking of yourself before others, leads to depression. Being fearful of others leads to lying. The consequences are increasing burdens of despair.

We are not promised a life with no trials; but we are promised that GOD will hear our call and support us through them all.

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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

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Routes of Change

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Markus Pukonen, founder of Routes of Change, is on a humanpowered journey around the planet without the use of a motor of any kind. Pukonen has been on his journey since July, traveling by canoe, trimaran, hand-cycle, pogo stick, kayak, raft, skies and bicycle. Join Pukonen at Char’s Landing on Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. to hear stories about his motor-less trip from Toronto to Tofino.

Rock and Gem Show

The annual Port Alberni Rock and Gem show will be hosted at Cherry Creek Community Hall on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $2 at the door and children under 10 years of age are free when accompanied by an adult.

Some suggestions for your week ahead

Country night dinner & dance

Join Port Alberni band, Storm Warning, for a night of live music at the Bavarian Centre at 3035 Fourth Ave. on Saturday, March 12. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the buffet dinner begins at 7 p.m. and music and dancing start at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at INEO (4908 Argyle Street), Port Alberni Family Guidance (3039 Fourth Avenue), or online at brownpapertickets.com/event/2501865.

Send us details of your upcoming event - perhaps it will make the Alberni Valley News’ High 5.

Go Dogs Go

editor@albernivalleynews.com

Who wants to go on a road trip? The

Bulldogs will be in Nanaimo to play the Clippers in Game 5 of their BC Hockey League

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Film Fest starts For the first time in five years the Film Fest Port Alberni is back at the Paramount Theatre Sunday, March 13. Brooklyn, as part of the spring 2016 Film Series, plays at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for a single film or $27 for series pass per person and can be purchased at the Alberni Valley Museum or at the door. The Lady In the Van plays on Sunday, April 10 at 5 p.m. and the film Rams plays on Sunday April 24 at 5 p.m.

opening round playoff series on Friday, March 11. Puck drop is 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena.

We’re hoping the Dawgs force a Game 6, because they’ll be back in the Dawg Pound on Saturday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Bulldogs’ office at the AV Multiplex.

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TIER 4 MIDGET PROVINCIALS Photos courtesy Sharlene Check

Games will be played at the AV Multiplex, Weyerhaeuser Arena.

The public is welcome to attend all the Tier 4 provincial games.

Host team: midget rep Bulldogs

2 – Isaac McDonald - A first-year midget, Isaac plays defence.

He has played in the BC championships before.

4 – Matt Ursel - A second-year bantam, Matt has been called up as an AP for these provincials.

5 – Carter Nelson - A second-year bantam, Carter has been called up as an AP for these provincials.

6 – Keith O’Laney Keith plays defence in his first year with the midgets. He has played in the BCs before.

7 – Riley Shiner - Riley has played forward and defence in his first year of midget hockey. He has BC experience.

8 – Ryan Turgeon - A first-year midget and two-way player, he’s in his first provincials.

9 –Colten Bowerman - A thirdyear midget, Colten is playing his first provincials.

11 – Reilly Kozocari - The team captain, Reilly is a veteran at provincials. He plays defence/ forward.

12 –Jayden Moss After taking time off from hockey, Jayden is back playing midget.

13 – Chris O’Laney - Playing his first year of midget hockey, Chris is still seasoned at BCs.

14 – Alex Cochrane - A third-year player, Alex is playing in his first provincials before graduating.

15 – Andrew Check - A second-year forward/ blueliner, Andrew has played in the provincials before.

18 – Jayden Villafane - Jayden has been a goalie all his life but due to injury switched to a forward position.

19 – Nick Ross - Plays defence/ forward and is a novice to provincials.

20 – Bailey Sam - A second-year midget, Bailey plays forward and brings provincial experience to the team.

23 – Kyle Hodson - Plays defence and brings provincial experience to the team.

35 –Rylan Cole, goalie - 3rd year midget, Rylan will experience the provincials for the first time.

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Championship game is 7:30 p.m. March 16.

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TIER 4 MIDGET PROVINCIALS

Tier 4 Schedule March 13 8:00 10:45 1:30 4:00 4:30

Windermere Valley vs. Alberni Valley Surrey vs. Prince Rupert Burns Lake vs. Coquitlam OPENING CEREMONIES Prince Rupert vs. Alberni Valley

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The Alberni Valley midget rep Bulldogs host five other teams from around the province from March 12–16 for the Tier 4 midget provincial hockey championships.

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he Alberni Valley midget rep Bulldogs are ready to greet the province for the Tier 4 provincial championships March 13–16 atWeyerhaeuser Arena.

This will be the first time the Bulldogs have seen Windermere Valley, Prince Rupert Seawolves, Burns Lake Bruins (who won the northwest district this year) or Surrey. They played Coquitlam Chiefs earlier this year.

“We lost, but we’re capable of beating them,” Alberni Valley coach Dan Shiner said.

Windermere is favoured to win the provincials, which will see the six teams play each other in a round robin format March 13–16. The top two teams out of the round robin will play in the

championship game on March 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Shiner said the Bulldogs are all fairly new, but they have post-season experience.

“Quite a few of them played in the provincials two years ago when they were in bantam,” he said.

“There will be a few tough teams. We’re hoping to medal.”

Shiner and coach John McDonald are new to Tier 4 this year, having moved up with their sons.

The Alberni Valley is opening its doors to the out-of-town teams and their entourages.

“The advantage of the Alberni Valley hosting the provincials is we’re going to have hundreds of people coming into the Valley,” AV Minor Hockey Association president Al McCulloch said.

“It creates a buzz in the community, it’s sports tourism, it’s good for our hotels, restaurants and other businesses.

“It also lets our younger kids see there’s something to aspire to.”

The Tier 4 provincials attracts scouts from other Junior A and Junior B hockey leagues, McCulloch said.

The Alberni Valley has hosted the Tier 3 midget provincials in the past, and three years ago won the Tier 3 title. This is the first time they have hosted the Tier 4 finals, he said.

The Alberni Valley’s Tier 3 midget team is off to their provincial championships in Gibsons this weekend.

“Both our midget teams are in the provincials,” McCulloch said.

Coquitlam vs. Windermere Valley Surrey vs. Burns Lake Prince Rupert vs. Windermere Valley Alberni Valley Vs. Burns Lake

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March 16 8:30 Burns Lake vs. Prince Rupert 11:15 Windermere Valley vs. Surrey 2:00 Alberni Valley vs. Coquitlam 7:30 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

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Now is the worst time to impose more taxes strategy on the B.C. carbon tax is going to change this year, as positioning begins for the 2017 election.

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advisory panel has recommended a 33 per cent increase, conveniently starting in 2018, with annual increases after that.

The current sevencent-per-litre carbon tax on gasoline sold in B.C. is hardly a deterrent these days, as pump prices have tumbled and could stay low for years to come. And with a fragile economy, it seems unlikely that a big boost in carbon taxes will find favour with voters a year from now.

The B.C. NDP is trying to rebuild its credibility on climate policy. NDP leader John Horgan tried to revise the party’s history, claiming in year-end interviews that the NDP didn’t oppose the carbon tax, only making it revenue neutral rather than spending the money on green initiatives, as Alberta wants to do.

Alas, the NDP’s “axe the tax” campaign going into the 2009 election is a matter of record.

The party’s election platform warned that Campbell’s plan “increases taxes for average families by tripling the gas tax” to its current level.

Last week the NDP issued a news release denouncing Clark for presiding over increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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It is expected that catchment area children currently attending either their catchment school or enrolled in French Immersion will continue to attend their current school/program in the following school year. These students do not need to re-register.

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The replacement of an eight-inch water main on Roger Street between Sixth Avenue and Wallace Street is going as planned, according to City of Port Alberni water charge hand Amar Giri.

The city is replacing an asbestos cement water main from the early 1970s with a PVC C900 pipe because it’s both cheaper and easier to work with than ductile iron pipe, said Giri.

The work reduced traffic at the Roger and Sixth intersection to one lane on Tuesday.

The hole in the middle of the intersection was filled in by Tuesday night.

The city was doing a tie-in from the new Sixth Avenue line to the existing Roger Street main, Giri explained.

The work to replace the main has been challenging because of all of the utilities in the area.

“The main challenges on this block is that everything is underground. We have the underground Telus, we have the fiber-optic [cables], gas, hydro and we had to cross the highpressure gas main and working under the hydro wires...it was a challenge getting around it,” he said.

All of the work, including switching a connection for all businesses—including a dentist and a dialysis centre—on the block and a tie-in at Wallace Street, should be completed in the beginning of April.

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When registering your child in your catchment area school, please ensure that you have the child’s birth certificate and care card, as well as proof of residency in the catchment area.

For additional information on student admissions and school of choice, please contact the school principal or refer to Policy 500 at www.sd70.bc.ca.

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Reducing waste key for Valley: consultant KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Efforts to reduce waste in the Alberni Valley are ongoing, says AlberniClayoquot CAO Russell Dyson.

“Organics is one of several issues that the regional district is tackling at the landfill,” Dyson said at a recent Port Alberni City Council meeting.

The regional district

imposed a cardboard ban last summer and is working on more material bans.

“Cardboard is in the past and we’re moving onto gyproc and other things this year.”

Moving towards organics collection will be the other task for the year, Dyson said.

“There are challenges for organics collection,

that’s why it hasn’t been an easy choice to just jump into it— especially within the Valley,” he said.

But it is important, Dyson said, in order to avoid building expensive landfill gas collection systems.

“Landfill gas collection is a big issue out at the landfill. As our deposits increase, we will come to a tipping

point where the province will demand we put in a landfill gas collection system that is in the millions of dollars,” he said.

“We would probably see it funded by taxes, we would go beyond the point where we could fund such a project by toll. We don’t want to get there and we’re very aware of that. So we need to reduce

waste.”

The most important component of reducing gasproducing organic waste is food waste.

Yard and garden waste aren’t an issue, he added. There are currently five composting facilities and three pilots on Vancouver Island.

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There were two options for reducing waste in the Alberni Valley, Dyson said.

One is a $133,000 organics diversion strategy prepared by consultant Carey McGiver.

“The conclusions of her report are that ‘given the current tipping fee for garbage at $95 per tonne and yard waste disposal is free, it is believed that organics diversion is not practical in the Alberni Valley at this time’,” said Dyson.

Instead, McGiver focused on a strategy to reduce waste.

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The ACRD board felt that concentrating McGiver’s recommendations on commercial and industrial sectors was more practical and their staff have produced a $90,000 version of her recommendations.

“It takes the $133,000 of recommendations in the McGiver report and scales them down to an Alberni Valley solution,” said Dyson.

That $90,000 ‘Alberni Valley solution’ would include an organics reduction program for $15,000, reviewing wood waste processes throughout the Valley for $5,000, develop landfill gas options and costs for $25,000, a pilot program for organics collection for $10,000, developing organics options for the commercial and institutional sectors for $15,000 and support services for $20,000.

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Bulldogs’ right winger Chris Sarault goes for the net around Nanaimo Clippers defenceman Edwin Hookenson during Game 3 of the first round of BCHL playoffs at the AV Multiplex on Tuesday.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs fell behind the Nanaimo Clippers with a 3-2 loss in the first round of the BCHL playoffs on March 8.

(They played the Clippers again in Game 4 on March 9, after the News went to press. Follow our website for playoff results.)

The Clippers pulled ahead in the first period on Tuesday with Yanni Kaldis scoring the first goal of the game seven minutes in and Devin Brosseau making it 2-0

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The Dogs made it onto the scoreboard with five minutes to go in the first period with a goal by Tristan Bukovec assisted by Jordan Sandhu and Owen Johnson.

The second period was scoreless for both teams and so was the first half of

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elcome to another men’s club golfing season at Alberni Golf Club. We are starting off with a tuneup game, before the official opening of the Men’s Club in a couple of weeks.

This Sunday, March 13 is the annual Men’s Shamble. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term,

GERRY FAGAN Alberni Golf It’s a cross between a scramble and regular golf.

The format is as follows: there will be four-man teams, pick your own players. All players tee off every

hole, than choose which drive you want to use. Then you play your own ball from that point until you hole out.

On the Par-3s everyone plays their

own ball.

Every player must contribute a minimum of two drives (maximum five drives). Make sure you use your full handicaps.

As far as the scoring goes you use the best net and best gross on each hole, but it can’t be the same player.

Traps are rake-andplace and be sure to

putt out, unless you are out of the hole.

This will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start.

The cost is $15 for members and $25 for guests. This price includes golf and prizes.

Please register in the Pro Shop, with your own group or as a single and Bruce will put you on a team. Or phone 250-723-5422.

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Looking ahead, Willison said that the team needs to work on its power play.

“Our penalty kill has been great but our power play has been a bit of a flicker and that’s got to light us up.”

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the third until the Dogs’ Rhett Willcox evened out the score with assists from Nathan Dingmann and Dominic Thom.

The game went into a first sudden death overtime period, and ended when the Clippers scored at the 14-minute mark to win 3–2 and take a 2–1 series lead.

Bulldogs head coach Kevin Willison said he wished the Dogs had taken advantage of their opportunities.

“We had our opportunities and it could have gone either way,” Willison said after the game.

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Those heading to the BC Championships include Mikaela Pettigrew (1st place, Level 1 Sr.), Emily Yard (2nd place, Level 1 Sr.), Emily West (2nd

place, Level 2), Jenna Thompson (3rd place, Level 2) and Abigail Anderson (1st place, Level 4).

Maya Giesbrecht received first place as a Level 1 Junior and

Zoe Carroll came in second in the same category.

Competitive club members, who train up to 12 hours per week, attended the first meet in Comox

on Feb. 6-7.

Results are as follows:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ELECTORAL AREA “D” - SPROAT LAKE

A Public Hearing for residents and property owners within Electoral Area “D” will be held in the Board Room at the Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot office, 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni BC, at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 14, 2016 to consider the following bylaws:

ATTENTION: LOCAL CHARITIES

Bylaw P1336 to amend the Sproat Lake Official Community Plan by redesignating a portion of LOT A, DISTRICT LOT 140, ALBERNI DISTRICT, PLAN VIP83219 from “Rural Use” to “Commercial Use” on Schedule A, Map No. 2 Land use Designations; and by including a portion of LOT A, DISTRICT LOT 140, ALBERNI DISTRICT, PLAN VIP83219 within “DPA-III Form and Character” on Schedule A, Map No. 3 Development Permit Areas and Development Approval Information Area to facilitate development of a mixed storage facility.

Registered Charities are invited to submit applications to receive a portion of the proceeds from the

23nd Annual Alberni Valley Charity Golf Classic Please describe work of charity and the allocation of funding if accepted and submit an annual financial statement showing revenue and expenses.

Charities selected will need to provide assistance to the organizing committee prior to and during the tournament, July 8 & 9.

Bylaw P1337 to amend the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 15 by adding section “135B Mixed Storage (SW-2A) District”.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 8, 2016

Bylaw P1338 to amend the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 15 by rezoning LOT A, DISTRICT LOT 140, ALBERNI DISTRICT, PLAN VIP83219 from Small Holdings (A1) District to Mixed Storage (SW-2A) District to facilitate development of a mixed storage facility.

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credits the increased interest to the affordability of gymnastics.

“Gymnastics has been thought of as an elitist sport for a long time, but people are realizing it is affordable,” she said. “They can also do fundraising and apply to KidSport. We have a few who have fundraised their fees away.”

The 39th annual Invitational at PAGA will take place from March 19-20 and some local gymnasts will be vying for a spot at the BC Championships in Vancouver on April 15.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF ALBERNI-CLAYOQUOT

(Kelvin and Gail Sheeler, Property Owners – Lot A, VIP83219 Pacific Rim Highway) All persons who consider their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaws will be given an opportunity to be heard in matters contained in the bylaws.

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The Public Hearing for Bylaws P1336, P1337 and P1338 is to be held by the Director for Electoral Area ‘D’, the Alternate Director, or the Chairperson of the Regional Board, as a delegate of the Regional Board. A copy of the Board resolution making this delegation is available for public inspection along with copies of the bylaws as set out in this notice.

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Interested persons may inspect the bylaws and relevant background documents at the Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot office during normal office hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from March 3, 2016 to March 14, 2016 inclusive. Any correspondence submitted prior to the Public Hearing should be directed to the undersigned.

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he Port Alberni Gymnastics Academy is a busy place this time of year. The sport has experienced growth locally with more children and youth taking part in recreational and competitive classes.

The high school also has a student team that trains in the gym, a group that has made a come-back in the past few years.

Seven gymnasts from the ADSS team recently competed at the North Island Zone trials, hosted

by PAGA. This trial determined the athletes who will move on to the provincial championships in Vancouver from March 10–13.

While some of the girls on the team have a long background in competitive gymnastics, others are new or have taken part in recreational classes.

“We start with the basic routines and they have an opportunity to compete in all four events,” Moss said.

It has only been in the last three years that the high school has had an active team since the 1990s.

“We saw an interest, and had a sponsor teacher whose daughters are in gymnastics, so we were able to offer it for the high school girls,” said Moss.

Moss said that because it is typically a sport that ends at a young age, this gives the teenagers a chance to return, get exercise and work around their schedules. Unlike club members, they have a shorter season and a less taxing time

Level 3, 13 years and under: Aleah McKimm, Fourth all-around Janae Gill, Sixth allaround Sanam Munir, Eighth all-around Jayden Blake, 12th all-around Shalaine Walker, 13th all-around Level 6, 12 years and under: Olivia Moss, 7th allaround Level 6, 13 years and older Sheridan Osterman, 5th all-around Currently the club has a membership of about 600 gymnasts of all ages. Flemming

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January 11,1941 - March 6, 2016

June 27, 1931 – February 13, 2016

Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Margaret, his children Maureen Warrender (Dave), and Roy Stein; his grandchildren Cameron (Megan), olleen) great grandson Ashley (Mark), Jared (Colleen), Nathan and his brother Alex (Chris), as well as many other family members and friends.

A Memorial Tea will be held March 13, 2016 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 293, Victoria Quay, Port Alberni.

Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca

YVETTE LILLIAN GODARD (NÉE COSS)

November 11, 1936 - February 27, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother. Yvette is survived by daughter Claudette (Don); sons Mike and Don; daughter Corrine (Gary); granchildren Christie (Steve), Melissa (Brian), Emily, Matthew; great-grandchildren Trevor, Amber, Calvin, Aiden; sisters May, Yvonne, Darlene; brothers Gordon (Mae) and Henry; also many nieces, nephews and friends.

Our heartfelt thanks to all the doctors and nurses at West Coast General and Nanaimo hospitals that cared for Mom. No service by her request.

We love you, Mom. We will miss you.

JACQUES, Anna Marie

Marie passed away peacefully at VGH March 4, 2016. Born October 14, 1949 in Port Alberni, owing to there being no hospital or doctor in Bamfield, the village where Marie grew up and loved forever. Finishing grade 9 in Bamfield, Marie completed grade 10 in Vancouver and grades 11 and 12 in Duncan. It was during grade 11 in the fall of 1966 that she met Richard who she married in the summer of 1969.

Together they spent many days fishing, boating and puttering in and around Bamfield.

Marie completed her RN training at the RJH in 1972 and practised this profession with great pride as an operating room nurse in Duncan for the greater part of her career. Her pastime passions were her family, gardening and photography. Her garden, where she spent so much or her spare time, contained over 200 varieties of rhododendrons. Whenever you saw Marie in her garden, she always had a large smile.

Marie was predeceased by her parents Nan and Roald Ostrom and her sister Linda. She is survived by Richard, her husband of 46 years and by her children and grandchildren – Jennifer, Luke, Jenaya, Lauren, Ryan, Connie, Sierra and Ethan. She is also survived by sister Carol, her husband Roger and Linda’s husband Cliff, and extended family and good friends too large and too many to mention. No service by request.

Mom, you left us far too soon.

After a brief battle with cancer our amazing Mom passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by the love of her two daughters Valerie and Donna and her very special sisters Thea and Eileen.

Sadly predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Benny (2013), her grandson Tyler Jacobsen (2009).

Loved and remembered by her daughters, Valerie Jacobsen (Glen) and Donna Binns (Doug Panton), Granddaughter, Payton Jacobsen (Corbin), Great Grand daughter Tyler Hetherington, Brothers, Gerrit (Heep) and Pete (Janet) and Sisters, Thea and Eileen (Don), Sister in-law Jane, many nieces and nephews and also predeceased by brother Dick.

What we will miss most is her busy energy and the way she bustled around caring for us and taking care of everything.

Although she missed Benny, she continued to travel, enjoyed her morning walks with friends, volunteered at Echo Sunshine Club, spent fun card making weekends with sisters and loved her lake time.

Special thanks to Dr. DeWitt and to the wonderful neighbours for all their caring and support.

Following Elsie’s wishes, a memorial tea will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Italian Hall, 4065-6th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6M4.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Elsie to the Ty Watson House, 2649 - 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1Z8.

LYNDA ANN BROOKS passed away peacefully in West Coast General Hospital on March 1, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Predeceased by her parents; Lynda is survived by her husband Mervyn Brooks; daughter Mieka Guerin (Andre and Amelia); her son Michael Vandonkersgoed (Kristin and Lucas); step-son Craig Brooks (Colleen), sister Aileen Poole (Cowan) (Jack); and her many dear friends.

Lynda had an amazing sense of humour and a radiant smile.

She was very proud of her children, and thankful for the love she shared with her beloved husband Mervyn. In their short time together, Lynda and Mervyn enjoyed uplifting travels and socializing with people they met along the way. Lynda was blessed with two beautiful grandchildren and she loved them very much. A highlight every week for Lynda was spending time with her card-playing ladies. She always had endearing stories to share about their lives and it was a place of love and laughter. Lynda was also involved in the community. She was an active member of the Alberni Valley United Church and previously involved in both the Royal Canadian Legion and the Red Hat Society. For six years, she fought a winning battle with cancer. Her courage and determination to fight it was a trait to truly be admired. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

Following Lynda’s wishes, a formal service will not be held.

At Lynda’s request, a tea will be held for family and friends at the home of Lynda and Mervyn on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lynda’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon Division, Port Alberni Unit, 3030B 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 2A5.

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Edith our sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away in the early hours of Feb. 28, 2016 at the age of 94.

She was born in England on July 11, 1921.

She is predeceased by her parents; father, James Lawrenson in 1960, mother, Edith Lawrenson in 1971, her husband Ian (Iggy) in 1985, her sister Eileen, brother Leslie, her sons Gary in 1971 and Randy in 1993.

She leaves behind: her sister, Joyce Hoidas (Art), brother Stan Lawrenson (Fran), son Ian St. Claire (Linda), grandchildren, Dale St. Claire (Janice), Michael St. Claire, Angela Zumbo (Frank), Kristie St. Claire, Jamie St. Claire (Linda), Sarah Cyr (Steve), Luke St. Claire (Laura), Corbin Gislason and Laura Gislason (Kyle) and great grandchildren: Emily, Moriah, Serra, Shaylynn, Maddie, Kohen, Nate, Maggie, and Esme. Edith has other nephews and nieces in Victoria, Courtenay and Australia.

Edith immigrated to Canada from Darwen, Lancashire, England at the age of seven with her family and they lived in several farming communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan before coming to BC. Edith always enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and traveling in her later years with her siblings. Her real love was her family and she was interested in their lives and activities throughout her life. Edith was caring, kind, dignified and a wonderful matriarch to the family. She had many close friends and was very active in her faith.

She spent her last few months at West Coast General Hospital and received wonderful care from all the nursing staff, other disciplines, Dr. Damian White, Dr. Ean Smit and her lovely roommate Nicole Beer.

No service by request. Cremation has taken place. A family and friends gathering will be held in the near future. Donations in Edith’s name may be given to the West Coast General Hospital Foundation. Condolences can be sent to the Yates Funeral Home at www.yatesfuneral.ca

For those who love, time is not.

Missing you today and always.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

DEATHS

BAYNE, Robert (Bob) Roskell April 27, 1926 – March 1, 2016

Born in Victoria but raised on a farm in the Beaver Creek District near Port Alberni, Bob leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Jillian, and his sons; Keith (Louise) and David (Natalia), grand-daughters; Sophie and Nika, and his brother Allan. Predeceased by his brother Phillip (2001). Bob worked for the Provincial Departments of Public Works and Highways from 1946 to 1986 in both Highway Construction and Traffic Engineering. He was a member of the Alberni District Historical Society and an Honorary Member of the Gordon Head Garden Club.

C The service will be held at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 1806 San Juan Avenue at Tyndall Avenue, Victoria on Monday, March 7, at 11:00 am, Reverend Canon John A. Steele officiating.C In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alberni District Historical Society c/o Alberni Valley Museum (4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 3Y6) and St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.

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Rolf Bernstein passed away peacefully in Fir Park Village, Port Alberni, BC in the early morning of February 26, 2016 and is now forever at home with the Savior he faithfully served for nearly 96 years.

Rolf was predeceased by grandsons Everett, Alex and Manfred Bernstein, as well as his sister, Ingrid and brother Hanno, both of Germany.

Rolf is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Lucia, his sons Ralph (Liz), Manfred (Sharon) of Port Alberni, and daughter Marina Bernstein of Vancouver.

Rolf loved his grandchildren Brandon (Kyla), Warren (Diane), Kristopher (Shaylah) Bernstein and two great-grandchildren Makenna and Beckett Bernstein.

Born in Dresden Germany, Rolf immigrated to Canada in 1954, with his wife and children following in 1955. They settled in Port Alberni where Rolf began his 29 year career with MacMillan Bloedel at the APD, Plywoods and later at the Alpulp Pulp Mill from where he would later retire.

In his younger years, Rolf loved hiking and mountain climbing with his sons and friends on many of the local mountain peaks.

During those years, Rolf also took great enjoyment being a scout leader in the Alberni Valley scouting movement, having taken many local youths on hikes, to camps and jamborees.

Rolf ’s real passion came very close to his retirement. Stained glass work started as a hobby for him and soon became his passion and vocation. His beautiful stained glass creations have found their way to Europe, across Canada, the United States and can be seen in Port Alberni, in homes, businesses and notably the beautiful windows at The Grace Lutheran Church and the glorious window in Our Savior Lutheran Church in Parksville.

The family of Rolf would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff of Fir Park Village, for taking the greatest care of Rolf during his last two years.

Funeral services will be held on March 12, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Grace Lutheran Church (4408 Redford Street, Port Alberni, BC), with a tea to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Rolf ’s name to The Fir Park Village / Echo Village Foundation or to the Grace Lutheran Church, Port Alberni.

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Agenda: • Board of Directors Reports • Managers’ Report • Auditors Report • Election of Directors • Special Resolution 10.11 RESOLVED THAT: A member may nominate a candidate for Director no later than 14 days before an Annual General Meeting at which the Director is to be elected

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That defines how the lines are being drawn on B.C.’s latest media battle front.

Politicians want to end the statutory practice of government advertising in local newspapers.

As it stands today, the Local Government Act requires municipalities and

regional districts to notify the public of many pending changes or decisions through a paid ad.

But last fall, the Union of B.C. Municipalities endorsed a motion to change that requirement.

Instead, it wants the government to allow communities to use a variety of media to circulate their notices, providing they prove that they can reach the same or more residents as newspapers. “I think the newspaper avenue for advertising is almost past and I

think we should look at other venues for notification,� Maple Ridge Coun. Craig Speirs said.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District recently endorsed a policy shift that would enable local governments to choose their own manner of providing public notice “tailored to best serve their local communities.�

The CVRD’s motion, which will be forwarded to the Association of Vancouver Island Municipalities for endorsement, comes with a slightly different motivation.

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Newspaper circulation areas that do not necessarily align with regional district boundaries make it “challenging� to meet the legal requirement, the CVRD states, adding the closure of regional papers is also a factor.

A Vancouver Island seniors advocate said the proposed change indicates a disregard for seniors. “Many seniors are not connected online and still look to the newspapers for information that’s important to them,� Vicki Holman, executive director of the Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation said. “If they take the public notices out of the local newspapers, many of our seniors will be oblivious to what the regional district is doing, including its hospital development programs which are very important to seniors,� she said.

The preamble to the resolution endorsed by the UBCM says that, “printed newspapers are no longer the only or most effective means of giving public notice.�

Tim Shoults, president of the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspapers Association, disputes that.

He said engagement is three times higher from print compared to online material.

And online notices are only effective if people know where to look, he added.

However, he agrees there should be a mix of media used for notifying the public.

Statutory advertising “keeps local government accountable,� Shoults said.

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Join us in the gallery for refreshments and an opportunity to meet Cynthia at her artist reception, Saturday, March 12 from 1–3 p.m.

Jazz night On Thursday, March 10, ADSS presents Jazz Night! featuring: The Arrowsmith Big Band, ADSS Senior Jazz Band, ADSS Jazz Band 10, The Coby Wan Kenobi Combo, The Sieté Musicos Combo, The Music Awakens Combo, The Nameless Combo and The Bacon Cheeseburger Combo.

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Time to Say Goodbye Timbre! Choir tickets now on sale for Patricia Miller’s final concert as Musical Director of Timbre!

The concert Time To Say Goodbye will be held on Sunday, April 24 at 2:30 pm at the ADSS Theatre. Tickets will be in demand so purchase early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are on sale at Rollin Art Centre, Echo Centre, Finishing Touches, Salmonberry’s and from choir members.

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Artists display their handiwork at tables during a previous outdoor event at the Rollin Art Centre gardens. Coordinator Melissa Martin has 45 tables available for artists and demonstrators during Solstice Festival’s Days With the Arts in June.

Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, at the Rollin Art Centre. Call 250-724-3412. E-mail: communityarts@ shawcable.com.

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ays with the Arts studio tours are back, however this year with a twist. This year the Community Arts Council is starting a co-operative arts festival—Solstice Festival, June 17–19— with three other arts and culture organizations: Art Rave, Art Matters Society and Portal Players’ Dramatic Society.

The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley hopes to create an on-site festival atmosphere at the Rollin with a plein air gathering in addition to the Days With the Arts tour.

The arts council invites all artists who are interested in taking part in this year’s Solstice Festival studio tour to contact the Rollin Art Centre.

We are looking for all artists/artisans who may be interested in having a table, display or demo set up on the grounds during the three-day event.

Showcase your work, demonstrate what you do and spend the weekend creating in a beautiful setting.

Space is limited, so call or drop by the Rollin Art Centre for more information.

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Varied sounds at Char’s Landing this week

Derek Burke directs local celebrities through the reading of Under MilkWood, by Welsh author Dylan Thomas, at Char’s Landing on March 1. The event, which took place on Wales’ national holiday of St. David’s Day, was a fundraiser for Literacy Alberni.

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Forever astounded that the neighbours haven’t filed a noise complaint, San Felix is Ian Kopp, Brett Frankson, Mark Bell, and Nick Tassell. They are an enthusiastic group of young men writing music together in a garage in Victoria, BC. They will be supporting their third EP, Tropic of Self, with live dates across Canada in 2016. If Modest Mouse and the Talking Heads had a fist fight, they would be the bruises.

Forming out of a host of other Victoriaarea acts, San Felix is a sinuous blend of sand-strewn guitar, mirage-conjuring synth, and a hookheavy rhythm section.

They are the teenage dream haunted by honest introspection, equal parts jubilation

San Felix play Char’s Landing at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 12.

and tension. The energy and pace of their live act catches in gentle lulls and canyon-edge stops, while self-consciously brooding lyrics carve a unique place in the landscape.

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Tickets are $10.

But San Felix isn’t the only act at Char’s this week.

Harpdog Brown plays at Char’s Landing on Thursday, March 10 at 8 p.m.

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Afterschool This program runs Monday to Friday.

Students will be picked up after school and it runs until 4:30 p.m.

Preschool This program runs Monday to Friday from 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Daycare This program runs Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, it runs from 8:30 to noon

Meals and snacks provided For more information, please contact Tanya at the Port Alberni Paawats by phone: 250-723-0898 or by email at Tanya.d@huuayaht.org Licensing Number - TMGN-A-32NC9 7495715

Harpdog Brown got his start in 1988 playing the role of Elwood Blues in a Blues Brothers Tribute band and he’s been playing the blues ever since.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

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The Maritime Heritage Society presents “Paddle Wheelers on the Yukon” for Maritime Heritage Night, Saturday, March 26, 7 p.m. at the Alberni Valley Museum.

Wayne Loiselle and Robert Turner will present a slide show, film and talks on the history of paddle wheelers and their restoration work on one of the historic vessels.

Admission is by donation.

Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call 250-723-8362.

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