Alberni Valley News, March 22, 2016

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A Moore Road landowner who has cleared trees from his agricultural property next to the Cherry Creek must take “immediate action” to protect sensitive fish habitat, says Fisheries Canada (DFO).

The DFO last week issued a letter, under the Fisheries Act, to the property owner who is clearing land along Moore Road in the Cherry Creek area.

The letter, according to Carrie Mishima, DFO communications advisor, is directing the landowner to take immediate action to protect fish and fish habitat in Cherry Creek and its tributary.

“The landowner is directed to cease discharge of sediments into Cherry Creek and to stabilize exposed soils along Cherry Creek and the tributary,” Mishima said.

The sediments that Mishima is referring to are “silt, sand and other materials that come from exposed soils on the bank of a creek or river, and is potentially harmful to fish and fish habitat.”

Mishima said that heavy rain can wash these materials into a creek and that the DFO is continuing to assess the situation to determine what further action may be required.

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ith the seasons changing to warmer weather months, Port Alberni horseback riders say there will be more horses and riders trotting along roadways around the Alberni Valley.

Cheryl Oickle and Terry Reynolds are members of the Port Alberni Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of B.C. who want to spread awareness about road safety and education for motorists when passing a horse on the roadside.

Educating motorists on sharing the road with horses is important knowledge that drivers need to know to ensure safety for all, they said.

“There’s lots of

horseback riders in Port Alberni. Our group has 22 or 23 senior members but there’s private people all over Alberni that have horses,” Oickle said.

“We’re seeing more and more on the road all the time.”

I have landed in a ditch and it’s not a nice place to be.

– Cheryl Oickle The message the group wants motorists to know is to “pass slow and wide” around horses.

“I have landed in a ditch and it’s not a nice place to be,” Oickle said.

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Cheryl Oickle rides her 14-year-old horse, Jewel, along a Beaver Creek Road. Wearing vibrant neon vests, Oickle always ensures she and her horse are well seen on the roads.

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he congregation of the Notre Dame Catholic Church is anxiously awaiting the arrival of its sponsored refugee family.

This is a second group working to bring a refugee family to the Alberni Valley From Syria.

Months of preparation and fundraising have led up to the pending arrival. The date is still unknown to organizers but they intend to welcome them with a warm homecoming within the next couple of months.

Of the two options provided by the government regulating sponsorship agreements, the church chose the Private Referral Sponsorship. It allows the group to choose a specific family,

Mike O’Gorman shows how easy it is to donate a household item to the refugee family sponsored by the Notre Dame Church.

unlike the the Blended Visa Office Referral (BVOR), headed by the Port Alberni Refugee Society Committee, which will take in a family deemed most in need.

“We targeted a group of Catholic refugees

presently in Lebanon, who are originally from Iraq or Syria, and have been displaced by the activities of ISIS,” said Mike O’Gorman, an active member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul for 13 years.

One such refugee has close ties with members of the local Catholic church and is in contact with those currently looking to flee from the war-torn countries.

Father Karam, a government sponsored refugee, arrived in Canada in 2014. From Ontario he made his way to Victoria and, finally, to Oceanside where he was posted at Parksville’s Church of Ascension.

He left Iraq to a small village further north after his parish was gunned down and many of the parishioners murdered.

When he was forced to leave, he claimed refugee status in Lebanon, but is still in contact with those currently living under stressful conditions.

“We selected this family of four from a list that Father Karam

drew up,” O’Gorman a better environment said. “We have been for a Christian family.” able to keep in contact Although anxious to because we have an arrive, the family is Arabic speaker, Dr. also leaving relatives Umran, in town to act behind. The young as translator. Michelle father, aged 31, has (Fraser) four has been brothers Skyping and one with them sister all so they will in the recognize same her at the situation. airport.

“There They are is a deep really sadness excited to because come.”

– Mike O’Gorman they know The who they organizing committee are leaving behind,” has been making O’Gorman said. arrangements to “We are conscious of provide the family that and will do what with a community in we can in the future to which they can feel at help them reunite.” home.

While they await “We have enrolled the arrival of the both children in the family, volunteers are [John Paul II] Catholic making sure they have school so they will everything in place have a really nurturing for an easy transition. environment,” That includes O’Gorman said. “We both donations of have a community household items and here so we can supply cash. A “welcome

We targeted a group of Catholic refugees presently in Lebanon...

board” has been set up at the entrance of the church, which is working well as a visual reminder.

“We have tags with household items pictured on them,” O’Gorman said.

“Parishioners take one and return with that item. We pretty much have enough stuff in storage, but could use some more furniture.”

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Horses have rights on road Riders accept responsibility for being on road, drivers should too: BCHBC

Land clearing for ag use: ACRD From A1

The investigation began several weeks ago after the DFO received a report of “possible noncompliance” with the Fisheries Act related to “works in the Cherry Creek area,” Mishima said.

Alex Dyer, AlberniClayoquot Regional District planner, said he hasn’t heard any updates on development or

permit applications from the landowner.

“As far as I know he is land clearing for an agricultural operation,” Dyer said.

The News has made several attempts to contact the landowner but was told by someone on the property that the owner had no interest in speaking with the media. karly.blats @albernivalleynews.com

The Ministry of Transportation last December put up signs warning drivers that horses and riders could be in the vicinity.

Transportation and Infrastructure to post road signs, indicating the possible presence of a horse and rider on the road, in areas around the Alberni Valley where horses and riders are most commonly seen.

Reynolds was determined to get road signs in the Valley after a member of the BCHBC was injured last summer when her horse fell over, squishing her leg, because of a motorist driving by too close and too quickly, frightening the horse.

Reynolds’s lobby was successful. Six bright yellow signs,

Horse riders ask motorists to give them a wide berth and pass slowly.

depicting a rider on a horse, were erected by the Ministry of Transportation in December 2015 around the Cherry

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She said horses can be frightened easily by sudden sounds or loose gravel hitting their bodies and may leap to one side or run away.

Jansma teaches her 12-year-old daughter that horses are considered vehicles and to acknowledge the drivers as they pass.

“Give a wave, give a nod and say hey, thanks,” she said.

Jansma emphasized that as horseback riders “we know our responsibilities, it’s just educating the other people.” karly.blats @albernivalleynews.com

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Reynolds and other members of the BCHBC are “very happy” to have the new signs up.

Port Alberni’s Colleen Jansma has been riding horses in the Alberni Valley for 35 years and said as a horseback rider you need to know your responsibilities when navigating a horse on the road just as she hopes a motorist will know their responsibilities.

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“We’re just trying to get our message out there about being respectful; they’re big animals, pass wide and slow on any of our roads,” said Oickle, who rides her 14-year-old horse, Jewel, almost every day.

Common areas in the Valley where riders will take their horses are the Beaver Creek area, particularly around McLean Mill, the Cherry Creek area and the Sproat Lake area.

“We have some of the same rights that drivers do,” Oickle said. “But our responsibility with the horses is to make sure we’re well seen and that we have as good of control as we can of that horse. We never have 100 per cent control because they’re a prey animal and they could explode in a heart beat.”

A person riding an animal or driving an animal on a highway has the rights and is subject to the duties of the driver of a vehicle, according to the Motor Vehicle Act of B.C. Reynolds, of the BCHBC, has been riding horses for more than 40 years and lobbied the B.C. Ministry of

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South Port residents gained a neighbourhood drugstore this week with the official opening of the Medicine Shoppe’s new location inside Quality Foods.

“It’s been something we’ve looked forward to for the south end of Port Alberni. We feel like this side of town hasn’t had a lot of pharmacy services since Zellers went down a few years ago,” said Port Alberni Medicine Shoppe owner and pharmacist Larry Johannessen.

“It’s giving someone an ‘at-home’ option. A lot of people live here, they walk here and it’s a long walk down the [10th Avenue] dip.”

The two companies also make a great fit,

according to Medicine Shoppe Canada president Terry Stychin.

“The kind of care we give to our patients lines up exactly in parallel with the Quality Foods model and the high level of customer service they give to their customers,” Stychin said.

Quality Foods president and co-founder Ken Schley agrees.

“In Port Alberni, we were looking for better ways to serve the customer.

This gives us the opportunity to add another service,” said Schley.

The new pharmacy is located just inside the store’s main doors to the left, where the flower shop used to be located. The flower

Debbie MacLeod, the pharmacist at the Medicine Shoppe in Quality Foods, portions out some pills on opening day last week.

shop has since been closed.

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first Quality Foods to get a Medicine Shoppe, Schley added,

– Larry Johannessen by-case basis.

Johannessen opened the first Medicine Shoppe in Port Alberni on Southgate Road in 2007 and the second one in 2012 at the then-new Maple Way Urgent Care Clinic.

He sees continued investment in Port Alberni as a no-brainer.

“I talked to someone

who just came from Victoria saying that people are scrambling to get here so as far as I’m concerned Port Alberni is a wonderful place to invest in. The future is here.”

The new location will have a different, more modern feel than the other two, Stychin said.

“This is our second new store design in B.C.,” he said. The old design is 23 years old and it was time for an update.

“It’s a more contemporary look and feel. This has got the new modern fireplace, the brick and the very contemporary feel behind the counter.

It’s a more clinical, customer-centred look and feel.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/alberninews

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A First Nations hero lying stricken on his side, a gaping hole ripped out of his chest.

A courageous young Spanish beauty, beloved by the British army who became an icon in the history of south Africa.

If not for these and

a handful of other exceptions, one might think Vancouver Island towns were named strictly from an odd brew combining the pages of a navy quartermaster’s roster with a promotional brochure from the 19th-century Coast Salish chamber of commerce.

At least that’s

the theme running through an examination of Island place names on the B.C. government website.

Juana María de los Dolores de León Smith — or Lady Smith as history came to call her — was a descendant of the legendary Ponce De Leon. Orphaned at 14

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during the Napoleonic Wars, she found protection in the form of Major Harry Smith of the liberating British Army and a marriage to him Smith went on to accompany her husband in all his campaigns, including the now “Sir” Harry’s deployment as the governor of the Cape Colony in South Africa, where they named a town Ladysmith in her honour.

Fifty years later, Vancouver Island coal tycoon and British patriot James Dunsmuir was busy building a new coal port on the shores of Oyster Harbour when he got news of the lifting of the lengthy siege of Ladysmith in the Boer War. Cont’d on A7

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«TEN YEARS AGO DRIVERS NEED TO SHARE ROAD WITH EVERYONE

SUSAN QUINN Editor

We’re celebrating a decade of bringing community news to the Valley.

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e North Americans need to get over ourselves every time we get behind the wheel of a car.

The road is not solely ours: we have to share it with others, like horseback riders. We’ve heard stories of riders falling into ditches after drivers startled their horses, and others who have suffered grievous injuries because of similar problems.

Riders have to follow Motor Vehicles Act rules, so cars should treat them as vehicles.

The courtesy shouldn’t just extend to horses. Port Alberni will be getting bicycle lanes in some parts of town in an effort to integrate two-wheeled with four-wheeled traffic. The city engineer proposed a plan to introduce bike We need to lanes so both types learn to share of transportation can learn to live with the road. each other, and it’s a good approach.

The Ministry of Transportation has heard the horseback riders by erecting signs in rural areas warning motorists that horses and riders use those rural roads. Now, it’s up to drivers to take up the campaign, giving horseback riders a wide berth and slowing down while passing them.

There are other countries in the world, like India and China, where it seems there are no rules of the road, yet everyone seems to be able to get from point A to point B without serious bodily harm. We should be able to do that here in North America too.

We need to learn to share the road, and realize that just because a metal vehicle is bigger than a bicycle or harder than a horse doesn’t mean we win.

There is no prize for running a horse and rider off the road, or squeezing out a cyclist.

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Anybody can say we need more: more staff, more something.

They’re understaffed and there isn’t enough room, so yeah, it’s probably critical.

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Fire hydrants within the city got a little bit more dependable last week as city crews replaced old models with newer ones.

Crews were replacing the fire hydrants along Sixth Avenue between Wallace Street and Roger Street as part of the water main replacement project.

“The current hydrants are the slidegate style and we’re replacing it with the compression style so when they do get knocked over they don’t shoot up water,” said City of Port Alberni waterworks charge hand Amar Giri.

According to Giri, when the old style hydrants were hit by a car, they shot water into the air and caused localized flooding. When it happened at night, that meant the city crews worked overtime to fix the damage.

Hydrant replacement has been an ongoing project for the city since the early 2000s. Each fire hydrant costs about $2,300 to replace, Giri said.

“Within the last 15 years, everything that we’re replacing has been changed to compression style hydrants,” he said.

He renamed the new town Ladysmith in honour of his beloved.

The stories behind the names of a majority of Island communities seem to fit one of two categories.

The first is those communities bearing a name given that location by its First Nations people, names that typically signify what was attractive about the area, names like Esquimalt, Nanaimo and Comox.

Historian Patrick Dunae said he never before realized the pattern of the place names reflecting positive characteristics of those places, but said it fit with what respected Snuneymuxw Elder Ellen White told him about First Nations naming conventions

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for people.

Commnunities with European names were given them by explorers in honour of British or Spanish officials, names like Port Hardy, Alberni and Tofino.

Dunae said explorers followed a protocol of first naming things after a sovereign, then highranking officials in the fleet or company.

The mix of Spanish and British names comes from the early competition for the territory between the two nations.

A negotiation between Britain’s George Vancouver and Spain’s Juan Francisco Quadra led to peaceful co-existence and an island originally named “Quadra’s and Vancouver’s Island.”

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SUN. APR. 3

WED. APR. 6

◆ HOLY FAMILY/NOTRE DAME REFUGEE COMMITTEE fundraising dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Church hall, 4731 Burke Rd. Spaghetti and chicken dinner. Silent auction.

Tix: $25 available

◆ ALBERNI ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AGM takes place at 7 p.m. upstairs at the Alberni Athletic Hall. New members are always welcome and current members are urged to attend.

◆ MARITIME HERITAGE NIGHT AT AV MUSEUM features ‘Paddle Wheelers on the Yukon’ slide show, film and talks

by Wayne Loiselle and Robert Turner.

7 p.m. at the AV

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF ALBERNI-CLAYOQUOT

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 Tuesday, March 29, 2016 to consider the following bylaws: P1336

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

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.

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, excluding statutory holidays, from March 18, 2016 to March 29, 2016, inclusive. Any correspondence submitted prior to the Public Hearing should be directed to the undersigned.

Mike Irg, Manager of Planning and Development Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot 3008 Fifth Avenue Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2E3 Telephone: (250) 720-2700 Fax: (250) 723-1327

appetizers and dinner. Tickets are $40 and available at 7-5440 Argyle St. or call Sheena at 250731-7093. Proceeds go to WCA’s new Stewardship Centre at Harbour Quay.

MON. APR. 4

SAT. APR. 9 ◆ WEST COAST AQUATIC ALBERNI AQUARIUM AND STEWARDSHIP CENTRE INAUGURAL FUNDRAISER takes place at 5 p.m. at Echo Centre. The event includes a live auction, a silent auction, games,

◆ ART SALE TO BENEFIT AV HOSPICE SOCIETY, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3088 Third Ave. To donate pieces for the sale, call hospice office at 250-7234478. ◆ BONNIE KILROE PRESENTS COUNTRY QUEENS at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. Award-winning one woman show channels the best of female country music stars like Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire and more.

Showtime 8 p.m. Tix: $25 each. FMI: 250723-5042 or 250-7237513.

APRIL 8–17 ◆ PORTAL PLAYERS PRESENTS ‘DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’, Fridays through Sundays. FMI: www.atthecapitol.org.

CHERRY CREEK RECREATION COMMISSION

NEW MEMBERS URGENTLY REQUIRED

◆ FILM FEST PORT ALBERNI PRESENTS ‘THE LADY IN THE VAN’ as part of the Spring 2016 Film Series, 5 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre.

Tix: single film $10 per person at the Alberni Valley Museum or at the door; $27 for series pass per person, available at Alberni Valley Museum. FMI: 250720-2863.

SAT. APR. 16 ◆ SPRING FLING FAIR home-based businesses are holding a fair at Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All ages welcome.

SUN. APR. 17 ◆ BARKLEY SOUNDS CHOIR SPRING CONCERT ‘Let’s Shake It Up!’, 2:30 p.m. at the ADSS Theatre, 4000 Roger St. (at the high school). Tix: $10 advance, $12 at the door. FMI: Sylvia, 250723-7185.

APR. 19 TO MAY 14

SUN. APR. 24

Carriers of the Week

John Hines Debbie Pickering Each receive a “Red Carpet Movie Pass” courtesy of PARAMOUNT THEATRE! Movie Line

◆ FILM FEST PORT ALBERNI PRESENTS ‘RAMS’ as part of the Spring 2016 Film Series, 5 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre.

Tix: single film $10 per person at the

Alberni Valley Museum or at the door; $27 for series pass per person, available at Alberni Valley Museum. FMI: 250720-2863. ◆ TIMBRE CHOIR PRESENTS ‘TIME TO SAY GOODBYE’ from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the ADSS theatre at 4000 Roger St. Tickets go fast and are $20 for adults and seniors and $5 for children and students. They can be purchased at Echo Centre, Finishing Touches, Rollin Art Centre, Salmonberry’s and from choir members.

SAT. APR. 30 ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY HOSPICE SOCIETY/ TY WATSON HOUSE BUTTERFLY RELEASE takes place at Canal Beach at 11 a.m.

Music, food, kids’ activities. Butterflies must be ordered

by March 31. FMI: 250-723-4478 or albernihospice.ca. ◆ SECOND ANNUAL JUMP INTO SPRING BUSINESS FAIR features home-based businesses at Cherry Creek Hall, 3720 Moore Rd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUN. MAY 8 ◆ FIRST ANNUAL GRANNY’S CHICKEN MOTHER’S DAY DUCK DERBY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blair Park, Kitsuksis Dike. FMI: Sandra, 250-724-5935 or sandrapynn1@gmail. com.

BOWERMAN

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250-723-8412 landmarkcinemas.com EARN $$$ • WIN PRIZES • KEEP FIT WITH A PAPER ROUTE!

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NORTH PORT

Date of Notice: March 18, 2016

SUN. APR. 10

◆ PORTAL PLAYERS PRESENTS ‘SOMEONE WHO’LL WATCH OVER ME’.

FMI: www.atthecapitol. org.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, April 20, 2016 7:00 pm - Cherry Creek Hall LUCAS BANTON, Regional District rep, will make a presentation

Craig to Johnston between Cherry Ck Rd & Tebo Ave. 7512605

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This committee is sponsored by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.

FRI. MAR. 25

THUR. MAR. 31

◆ SPRING BREAK MUSEUM DAY CAMP lets kids explore lots of themes, games, crafts and acitivities.

Museum. Admission by donation. FMI: 250723-8362.

55 Papers. Available now!

Tuesday and Thursday delivery _____ 250-723-6399 for more info!

Drive in for all types of Aggregate, Bulk Mulches & Top Soil

7496254

Cost is $50. FMI call Echo Centre at 250723-2181.

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MAR. 21-24

Do you have a calendar item? E-mail us at editor@ albernivalleynews.com or use our online calendar at www. albernivalleynews.com.

BOWERMAN EXCAVATING LTD Open 7 Days a Week • Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm • Sat 8am to 4pm • Sun/Holidays 9am to 4pm.

END OF TEBO

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Her philosophy is to put the customer first, especially when discussing wills and estate planning, an important decision for everyone.

A division of Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd. www.Alberni-CAE.com

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For more information on the services offered, visit Dorothy and her staff

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Notary public Dorothy Clarkstone has been serving the Alberni Valley for more than 22 years. With six full-time staff, Dorothy’s office on Elizabeth Street provides a variety of legal alternatives and services.

Her services include wills and estate planning, powers or attorney, land transfers, mortgages, subdivisions and other notary services. Dorothy credits her success to hard work, great staff and keeping involved in the community.

She is also a strong believer in giving back, and supports a number of community organizations throughout the year.

SHIPYARD MACHINE SHOP • FABRICATION SHOP • PROPELLER REPAIRS • HYDRAULIC SALES & SERVICE •

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rejuvenation cheeks and nose and take home La Roche anti redness cream - $149

spot treatment (up to 5 spots) Skin Rejuvenation - $75

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Prime Rib Oven Roast

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26.43 per kg

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Deli & Cheese

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Sushi

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Belle Creme Brie Cheese

Ambrosia Caprese Greek Potato & Egg

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7

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1

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49

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5

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Seafood • Quality Foods

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COMING UP Taking taekwondo to new heights.

ADSS basketball programs wrap up with fun KRISTI DOBSON

there, so if we can keep them up, when they come through in the next five years, basketball will be strong in the Valley,” Parmar said.

Complete yearend award winners from the high school include:

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Junior Girls

Armada basketball award winners from the year-end wrap up include; left to right; Karlie Irg; Mya Smith; Brianna Anderson; Laurel Davidson; Coby Felsman Jr.; Trevor Frank; Nick Donahue; Cameron Cyr; Matthew Graydon. Missing Chantelle Knighton and Gus Brooks.

received an award for Leadership and Dedication and said the highlight for her was the Island Championships.

“Coming in third was very exciting,” she said. “The fact that we seemed like the underdog at the beginning, we were shocked at the outcome. We worked really hard for it and were surprised how it went.”

The new transition this year to middle schools resulted in a lack of a full Grade 8 boys team, but Parmar said a

growing interest at the elementary level should solve that.

“We had a hard time finding a coach to facilitate a team, but we have it covered for next year,” he said.

“Some tried out and made the junior level but in a perfect world it would have been nice to have full Grade 8 girls and boys’ teams.”

That growing interest was evident at the Elementary Basketball Jamboree in February. Twentytwo teams, including 11 Grade 4/5’s and 11 Grade 6/7’s, took part

in the wind-up event.

“The numbers are

Top Defensive Player – Karlie Irg Award for Leadership and Dedication – Laurel Davidson Most Valuable Player – Briana Anderson

Senior Girls

Top Defensive Player – Mya Smith Most Valuable Player – Chantelle Knighton

Senior Boys

Top Defensive Player – Trevor Frank Top Offensive Player – Coby Felsman Jr. Most Valuable Player – Nick Donahue

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the senior boys Most Valuable Player of the year. On the team for the past four years, the Grade 12 student proved to be a hard worker and was dedicated to attending practices.

“It was a shock,” Donahue said.

He said he learned the importance of team work and hard work.

“The memories I made with the team will last forever,” he said. “They will be my best memories of high school.”

Junior girls player, Laurel Davidson

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he Alberni Armada held a wrap-up of the high school basketball season for players and coaches on March 1.

It was a chance for athletes to participate in recreational co-ed and multi-age games to get to know each other and feel a part of a larger family. It was also a time to recognize the hard work teammates and coaches displayed all season.

When Neelam Parmar started coaching basketball at the high school five years ago, each of the junior and senior boys and girls’ teams held their own season finales. It was then that he decided to combine them all into one large event with a dinner and awards ceremony.

“Out of the four teams, we created six mini-teams and it was a fun way to finish off the season,” Parmar said.

The highlight this year was the junior girls. The young team finished in third place at the Vancouver Island championships.

“It was a successful year for the junior girls,” Parmar said.

“As they transition over the next couple of years to the senior team, they will be one the community will want to watch. They will be a contender for the Islands.”

At the senior level, the boys attended the North Islands and the girls made it to compete at the Islands.

Players of all levels went home from the wrap-up with a variety of awards.

Nick Donahue was

Junior Boys

Most Valuable Player - Cameron Cyr Award for Dedication - Gus Brooks Award for Grit and Determination Matthew Graydon

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Port Alberni Highland Dancers broke out their ghillies and competed Saturday March 12, 2016 in Courtenay for the 45th annual North Island Highland Competition. Esme Saxton placed third in the Pas De Baque. In the beginner 10 and under category, Lauren Clark place first in fling; Amy Clark placed second in fling, third in sword and first in lilt; haylee Zimmerman placed second in reel, fourth in lilt and second in flora; Meagan Batt placed sixth in fling and second in lilt. In the intermediate 11 and over category, Kali Nahorney placed second in hornpipe.

The event was a good warmup for the girls who will compete in Port Alberni’s own Highland Dance Competition on April 16, 2016 at the Athletic Hall.

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From his early work with “Figgy Duff” to his recent success with “Rawlins Cross,” Panting has cast a lasting impression on Eastern Canada.

Greg Simm is based in Dartmouth, NS and has been associated with a long list of performers from that area for over 40 years.

The duo play Char’s Landing on Thursday, March 24 from 8-10 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Greg Simm will play a show with Dave Panting at Char’s Landing on Thursday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

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Ann passed away peacefully in Nanaimo Hospital with her family by her side.

Predeceased by her husband Frank in 2012, and her little dog, Cody, a few months later.

She is survived by her children Wade (Sheryl), Gail (Greg), Cal (Sheila), Brian (Bev), and Deb (Brian). Her Grandchildren - Todd, Ashlee, Melanie, Shelby, Danny, Frankie, Dayna, Tayla, Keanna, Drake, Alison, Melissa, Sarah, and Cody. Her Great-Grandchildren - McKenna, Ryler, Aysiah, and Kaleb. Her 2 dogs, Olive and Molly.

Ann was born and raised in Powell River B.C. Moving to Port Alberni at a young age and meeting Frank, they were married for 54 years. They loved walking the dyke with the dogs. Quadding was a love of theirs, especially on the Beaufort Range. They also moose hunted up North for years, where they met a great group of friends.

Mom also loved garage sales and the farmer’s market every Saturday for years. We’ll miss Mom’s antipasto.

Our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Nanaimo hospital that cared for our mother. Much love to family and friends for the support they’ve given us.

NEWBERRY, Norman

passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the West Coast General Hospital at the age of 79 years.

Predeceased by son Steven, parents Orthelo and Mary Ella, as well as brothers Marvin and Dale.

Norman is survived by loving wife Elaine; children Dianne (Rich), Brenda (Bill), Myrna (Ross), Shawn (Greg), Rick (Cheri), Valerie (Boyd) as well as daughter in law Crystal (Art); 22 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Norman arrived in Port Alberni in 1956 and started working at Woodward’s where he stayed for 34 years, then working for the City of Port Alberni for another ten years before retirement. When not working, he played hockey, was a supporter of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, grew a vegetable garden and loved being around his family, especially his grandchildren. Many a family picture has a grandchild on his knee. He enjoyed playing guitar and most of all enjoyed country music.

A Service of Remembrance will be held 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Elim Tabernacle.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Camp for Kids” program through Elim Tabernacle, 3946 Wallace Street, Port Alberni, BC., V9Y 3Y7. Cheques may be made payable to Elim Tabernacle with a notation of “Camp for Kids” in the memo field. Condolences and support may be offered to the family at www.chapelofmemories.ca.

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As so many of you sent condolences and cards it would be difficult to thank you all personally. On behalf of LYNDA BROOK’S family, please accept our thank you all for your kind thoughts and wonderful cards.

She was a beautiful and God-loving person and is in His hands now.

Bless Her. From the family, thank you and God Bless. We will all see her in the next life.

Stay Safe Darling. OXOXOX

July 7, 1930 - March 11, 2016

April 8 1941 - March 9 2016

We’ll always love and miss you, Mom.

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Predeceased by her husband Emmett Meredith in 1994; daughter Charmaine Kennedy in 2014.

Survived by daughter Marguerite Kennedy (Gordon Robson), grandson Richard Booth (Taylor), great-granddaughter Aurora Leigh Booth, all from Nanaimo; sister Constance Parman of Victoria, BC; and son-in-law Alfred Alexander (Char, deceased).

Joyce was a quiet, reserved lady who loved her home and barely left it. After the death of her eldest daughter, Charmaine, Joyce became more withdrawn, leading to dementia. She is now at rest with her loved one who predeceased her. Cremation has taken place.

At Joyce’s request, there will be no service.

The family wishes to acknowledge Joyce’s neighbours for their support, dedication and caring nature over the years - helping Joyce with any chores, shopping or driving around that was required.

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Ray E. Caron Sr.

The closing date for this position is 4:30 pm, Monday, April 4, 2016.

April 19, 1931 - March 5, 2016

Ray leaves his wife of 60 years, Pauline, one son Ray Jr., Sister’s Anita and Rosemarie (Jack) and nieces and nephews.

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Car dealers spread the joy ‘Buy local’ also means ‘be local’ to dealers in the Alberni Valley SUSAN QUINN

said.

Pulford said donations are also made in terms of time—employees who work at his two dealerships are often involved in local volunteering efforts, and their schedules are arranged around their volunteering as best as possible.

“We’re totally on board with helping make those things happen,” he said.

Lee McNabb, owner at Nexcar Sales Ltd. on 10th Avenue, stays involved in the

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community through silent auction donations as well as working around employees’ volunteering time.

McNabb opened Nexcar four years ago, and says he is still building his business.

“Groups come in to see us on a regular basis for silent auction donations,” says McNabb. He comes prepared, with detailing packages for them to auction off.

Some of the groups he has supported recently include the Rotary clubs, minor hockey and the Alberni Charity Golf

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McNabb is also amenable to giving his employees the time off

they need for volunteer endeavours. Nexcar mechanic Darren Bondue, for example,

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three charities,” he said.

The Ford dealership has also seen success with the corporately promoted program, Drive One 4 UR Community. Van Isle Ford has held seven such drives in the past five years: $20 per eligible test drive (to a maximum of $6,000) is donated to a charity.

Ford will hold another such drive on Saturday, May 7 in conjunction with National We Day and are looking to partner with a community charity, he

Will Pulford, dealer principal at Van Isle Ford (he also owns Pacific Chevrolet), says his $50 donation program for every car sold will reach $100,000 this year.

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Promoting the ‘buy local’ philosophy when you’re asking people to purchase new or used vehicles is a ‘give-give’ relationship, says one Port Alberni car dealer.

“It’s our responsibility not just as auto dealerships, but businesses in general to support the community that supports us,” says Will Pulford, dealer principal at Van Isle Ford and owner of Pacific Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd., both in Port Alberni.

Pulford is only one example of an auto dealer who is giving back to his community.

Pulford moved to the Alberni Valley and opened Van Isle Ford in May 2010, then purchased the Chevrolet dealership and renamed it in November 2012. He has been contributing to the community since he moved here—bringing his philanthropic ideals with him from Kelowna, where as part of the Kelowna Auto Dealers Association he was able to help many charities.

Three and a half years ago Pulford decided he wanted to try and make a large impact with charities in the Alberni Valley. He was already sponsoring minor hockey teams and other charities with different small contributions, but felt he could do more.

He decided every time someone bought a new or used car from his lots, he would donate $50 to one of three charities: Ty Watson House hospice, the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad or the Alberni Valley Charity Golf Classic (which in turn helps the BC Children’s Hospital as well as four or five other local charities).

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Love for all things automotive Tar Binng has spent most of his adult life helping people buy cars KARLY BLATS

Port Alberni’s Tar Binng, has been is the automotive business for most of his life and says what he enjoys most about the job is working with the public.

“Any business is a people business so when you’re good with public then anything is possible,” Binng said.

Binng moved to Port Alberni from India when he was 15 years old and said his love for automotive work developed in a high school mechanics class.

Binng dropped out of school in Grade 11 to take on a position as a mechanics apprentice with Chisholm Towing, where he worked for many years.

Eventually Binng began working at a Shell gas station on 10th Avenue and Redford Street prior to buying his first

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Tar Binng opened his car repair service on Third Avenue in 1990, added a used car dealership and has stayed open all these years.

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“I managed that one for about a year and a half and said well, I’d like to be on my own,”

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“Business is always up and down, in the end it all works out,” Binng said. “Port Alberni is a good town, to me it’s been good.”

Binng begins his day around 5 a.m., exercises and heads to work for 9 a.m. where he runs the shop with his son Tarmeet.

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In 1990 Binng bought property on Third Avenue, that remains Tar’s Auto Repairs & Sales today.

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When tires are not properly aligned, drivers may notice uneven tread wear. Misaligned tires also may cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right. Drivers who notice their steering wheel is off-centre or vibrating when they are driving may need to adjust their tires’ alignment.

Camber, or the inward or outward angle of the tire when viewed from the front of the vehicle, will be adjusted.

When tires are balanced correctly and aligned, vehicles will offer a smooth ride with little to no vibrations. Having tires serviced can maximize their performance and lifespan.

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Lead weights are often used, but some are being phased out for other metals, such as zinc, because of the medical and environmental implications of lead.

Tires that are not balanced will not only cause vibration, they also can lead to uneven wear.

Alignment Tire alignment is another way to reduce wear on tires and help avoid steering and “pulling” problems.

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Tires are mounted on the wheel assembly, and the chances of this assembly having precise weight distribution is nearly impossible without a little help.

The slightest imbalance in the tires, even as little as half an ounce, can be felt by drivers. Unequal mass can make tires wobble, causing noticeable vibrations.

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The machine will spin the tire and determine the tire’s heaviest point.

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“We re-arrange his schedule for the time needed for the event,” says McNabb.

“He’s also a referee for hockey. For example, he had a week off for the midget hockey provincials in town.”

Shawn Elder, general manager with the Alberni Auto Group, says the staff at Alberni Chrysler, Alberni Toyota and Cap-It prefer to fly under the radar when it comes to donating to the community.

“We do a whole bunch of stuff but we don’t advertise it,” he said.

“A lot of the stuff we’ve done is for people in the community who have needed a helping hand.

We’ve had people whose kids are really sick, and we’ll do a fundraiser at the dealerships.”

They also open their space to minor hockey and other sports teams or non-profit organizations who want to host hotdog sales, car washes or even bottle drives.

“We could literally have a department at the dealership for donations,” because they receive so many calls for help, he said. Everyone’s request is considered individually, and they can’t help everyone. But they try.

“My first priority is sick kids or someone who is sick in the community,” Elder said.

“I’ve never been in that position. I have three boys and I’m fortunate nothing has happened to them.

“When I hear something has happened (to someone else’s child), it breaks my heart.”

It is easy for motorists to take their tires for granted when everything is working correctly. Wheels and suspension systems bear the weight of cars and trucks and must bear the brunt of rough roads, pot holes and any additional obstacles, so some wear and tear is to be expected.

Many drivers know to monitor their tire pressure, but it’s also important to check for worn treads and inspect tires for punctures or damage. Proper tire alignment and balance also is essential for a comfortable and smooth ride.

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