Alberni Valley News, March 31, 2016

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Leslie West, Port Alberni resident, walks her dog, Major Tom, in China Creek trails often but has a hard time enjoying her surroundings becuase of garbage being dumped in the area.

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Homeowners in Port Alberni will likely pay an extra 2.7 per cent in property tax this year, according to the city’s proposed 2016 budget.

If the budget passes next month with no changes, businesses will shoulder a six per cent increase and industrial tax will stay at zero per cent due to a decision made by a prior council. Total tax increase will be at 2.6 per cent.

The budget, which received three readings on Monday, is scheduled to be passed in April.

For an average singlefamily residence valued at $185,876, that means an extra $47 on their 2016 property tax bill.

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Garbage dumping along Alberni Valley roads has been an ongoing issue for more than a decade and has some Port Alberni residents baffled at the amount of junk being tossed in a natural habitat.

“I come out here to get away from it all and get some peace,” said Leslie West, a Port Alberni eal” resident. (someWest has become increasingly concerned with the amount of garbage and other materials being dumped ards along in stock Ash Main, a gravel road in the Sproat Lake area.

West walks her dog, a Service Major Tom, along Ash Main or on China Creek Trails every day. Both areas are covered with garbage that “just keeps popping up,” and it’s a sight that puts a damper on the normally beautiful surroundings. Cont’d on A3

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Heaps of garbage ditched along Ash Main “There’s garbage hanging in trees, there’s garbage everywhere,” she said.

“How I find my way around the trails is by remembering the garbage.”

Ash Main is an Island Timberlands owned property that can be reached by turning left off the Pacific Rim Highway onto Faber Road and then left again onto Ash Main. Everything from bags of garbage, roofing tiles, chairs, baby strollers, dead chickens, compost and bicycles can be found littered along the Ash Main roadside and over the embankment.

“We’re aware of garbage and it’s an ongoing issue,” said Makenzie Leine, manager of community and government relations with Island Timberlands. “We do regular cleanups but there tends to be reoccurrences of dumping in particular areas.”

The Ash Main area is currently not gated but Leine said when vandalism occurs on Island Timberlands properties, restricting access to certain areas becomes necessary.

Island Timberlands tries to reduce incidences of dumping through working closely with the Regional District, partnerships, education and group cleanup efforts, she

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Above: dead chickens dumped along Ash Main. Bottom left: Leslie West, Port Alberni resident, points out garbage along Ash Main that has been dumped and left to rot. Bottom right: West’s dog, Major Tom, is taken to the Ash Main area almost daily for walks.

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“If anybody wants to report dumping on our land that’s another helpful way to manage it,” Leine said.

“They can call Safety Net Security at 1-888846-4457.” West has reported the garbage on Ash Main.

Another Sproat Lake area where garbage dumping is an issue is along Hector Road.

“It’s a terrible area that people just dump

everything there,” said Penny Cote, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (Sproat Lake) electoral area director.

“I couldn’t tell you why people do it, they just do.”

Cote said the Regional District is supportive of cleanup efforts and has a budget line item for waiving tipping fees.

Sheena Falconer, West Coast Aquatic

stewardship association executive director, is helping Cote organize a cleanup along Hector Road. Falconer is looking for donations and funding for larger cleanup measures like machinery rentals.

“In the case of Hector Road what’s happened is we have people dumping stuff over the bank, which is quite steep, and there’s oftentimes

fluids still left in some of the stuff that’s down there that leaks into the ground and it can create a hazardous situation,” Falconer said.

Garbage dumping in the Valley has been an ongoing issue for more than a decade, she added, and thinks maybe people are worried about what it would cost to bring their materials to the dump—so they dump

it elsewhere.

“A message I’d like to get out there is if there’s a cost issue to people for dumping garbage, the [West Coast Aquatic Stewardship Association] can probably work with them to try and make an alternative than dumping out in the bush,” Falconer said.

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Fridges and freezers are $20 each to dump and stumps and land clearing debris is $120 per tonne. The Alberni Valley landfill allows free disposal of yard and garden waste such as leaves, grass and branches up to six centimetres in diameter.

“I don’t know if people feel like [dumping] doesn’t have impact because it does have impact.

Putting any kind of material out there breaks into the ground and introduces invasive species,” Falconer said. “Even people dumping their garden cuttings introduces invasive species which we don’t want and it’s just plain ugly.”

Falconer said birds and other animals will often see garbage, a foreign object to them, and they will try and use it as food sources or get themselves tangled and caught amongst the debris, which could potentially harm them.

“We want to avoid those kinds of things as much as possible and there’s no need for garbage to be out in the bush,” Falconer said.

“We’ve got a huge recycling station on Third Avenue and a dump that can take that garbage.” karly.blats @albernivalleynews.com

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City council has not been kept properly abreast of the escalating costs in the Gertrude Street bridge project, according to Coun. Jack McLeman.

“I was pretty angry when I read in the paper that we’re going to be coming back for more money and council wasn’t told first,” said McLeman.

“Council has not

been told anything.”

The costs for the Gertrude Street bridge project were originally at $249,500 and tendered to K&G Installations.

Since then, city engineer Guy Cicon has been back in front of council to ask for more funding in December, increasing the price to $347,000 due to $50,000 worth of Fortis BC costs and

$47,000 for work on the bridge itself.

Speaking last week, Cicon said that costs would continue to rise beyond that $347,000.

City streets superintendent Wilf Taekema was grilled about the status of the bridge by council at Monday night’s meeting.

“There’s a lot of misconceptions going around. Was there a

proper consultation done about the bridge prior?” Coun. Denis Sauve.

“I’m just trying to see how the city could avoid something like this again. We’re almost doubling the costs and facing the taxpayers. We count on these consultants and their estimates... or don’t we? I’m almost scared right now to see any consultant report on an engineering project because I’m afraid of the estimate being lower or higher.”

“Once the demolition was undertaken there were some things that became apparent,” said Taekema. “[There was} some additional steelwork in behind

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Not enough info on bridge: McLeman

Subcontractors work on the Gertrude Street bridge last week.

the abutment walls that wasn’t in the original design, some connection details, some additional plates that need to be constructed.”

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also ended up costing more than the $50,000 originally asked for by Cicon in December.

“Their direct costs were put under earlier requests [for more funding] but then the contractor had to deal with the gas line being supported by the existing sidewalk,” said Taekema.

Some work also needed to be done off the bridge. The bridge over Kitsuksis Creek was originally constructed in the 1930s.

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McLeman said that while the city has no other choice but to sign off on the work being done, he wants some answers.

“Before I’ll vote for anymore money released, I want to see the bills. I’m guessing another $100,000200,000.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/alberninews

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Alcohol consumption has continued to trend up in the Alberni Valley, according to Island Health medical health officer for the mid Island Paul Hasselback.

“We’re seeing a changing picture.

For the first time, hospitalizations from alcohol now exceed

that of tobacco,” Hasselback told the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District board of directors.

That trend is evident both on Vancouver Island as a whole and in the Alberni Valley.

While alcohol consumption Canada wide peaked in 2007-08 and has decreased since then due to efforts by the Maritime provinces,

alcohol consumption in B.C. didn’t follow that trend.

“B.C. had tended to have higher levels of consumption prior to that, it dropped off with the drinking and driving laws that came in place in about 2010 but the last two to three years we’ve seen a resurgence and general increase,” said Hasselback.

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Cycle Alberni’s Sarah Thomas will be organizing bike counts next week.

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According to Thomas, if the city does install cycling infrastructure, having counts done beforehand will allow for comparisons later.

“It’s also good as a benchmark for if we do get some cycling infrastructure so that after the fact we can

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see what’s the cycling usage now and how has that changed or not from before the infrastructure is in place,” said Thomas.

Bike counts will take place throughout the day on Saturday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 6.

Those interested in volunteering can fill out a form by going to www.surveymonkey. com/r/7L7RSHC. 7514671

How many cyclists are out on Port Alberni streets each day?

That’s something that Cycle Alberni and the City of Port Alberni are looking to find out via a series of bike counts at the beginning of April.

“Bike counts are important in order to have an understanding of what the current usage is of bikes on our roads and see if we can see any patterns of where cyclists like to ride,” said Cycle Alberni’s Sarah Thomas.

The cycling organization was formed in 2015 in order to lobby for improved cycling infrastructure within the city and helped host Bike to Work week that year.

Preparations for this year’s event May 30– June 5 are underway.

The city’s draft budget for 2016 currently includes $50,000 for cycling lanes and another $10,000 for an implementation study.

An information meeting for prospective volunteers will take place on Wednesday, March 30 at 6 p.m. at the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Pawaats office at 4665 Elizabeth St. Everyone is welcome.

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Alberni tops Island in alcohol related deaths From A5

According to the B.C. alcohol and other drug (AOD) monitoring project, alcohol consumption in B.C. peaked at 9.25 litres of absolute alcohol per person (15+) annually in 200708.

In 2014-15, alcohol consumption had reached 8.97 litres of absolute alcohol per person (15+) annually.

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the Alberni Valley continues to exceed that of the rest of Vancouver Island, Hasselback said.

Cherry Creek director Lucas Banton queried Hasselback on whether or not the tourists headed to Tofino and buying cheaper alcohol in Port Alberni were contributing to that number.

“These numbers are based on where the alcohol is sold so

yes, if it is the tourist industry coming through and buying it will be added in here and that may explain some of the excess,” said Hasselback. Alcohol consumption data driven by the location of purchase places the Alberni Valley in the third spot, behind Vancouver Island North and Lake Cowichan.

“But if we look at alcohol related

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A Public Hearing for residents and property owners within Electoral Area “E” will be held in the Board Room at the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District office, 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni, BC, at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 to consider the following bylaws: Bylaw P1334 to amend the Beaver Creek Official Community Plan by redesignating LOT A, DISTRICT LOT 162, ALBERNI DISTRICT, PLAN 19496, EXCEPT PART IN PLAN VIP68127 from “Rural Use” to “Residential Use” to facilitate a two-lot subdivision.

(Craig Bowerman, Property Owner – 6546 Smith Road) Bylaw P1335 to amend the AlberniClayoquot Regional District Zoning Bylaw by rezoning LOT A, DISTRICT LOT 162, ALBERNI DISTRICT, PLAN 19496, EXCEPT PART IN PLAN VIP68127 from Small Holdings (A1) District to Acreage Residential (RA2)District to facilitate a two-lot subdivision.

(Craig Bowerman, Property Owner – 6546 Smith Road) Bylaw P1339 to amend the AlberniClayoquot Regional District Zoning Bylaw by rezoning LOT 7, DISTRICT LOT 40, ALBERNI DISTRICT, PLAN 7729 from Small Holdings (A1) District to Acreage Residential (RA3) District to facilitate a two-lot subdivision.

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Light industry, utilities, non-profits and farms each make up less than one per cent.

Of the $33.6 million city budget, $21.5 million comes from taxes.

The most expensive departments are the RCMP at $6.8 million, parks and recreation at $5.5 million, engineering and public works at $4 million, the fire department at $3.3 million and general administration at $3.2

million.

Almost $7 million of the budget is used for transfers to other agencies, including the hospital, library, school district, municipal finance association and others.

Water and sewer works came in at $3 million and $2.6 million respectively but are financed by user fees rather than property taxes.

Major public works projects for 2016 include repaving Angus Street from

Fifth Avenue to Seventh Avenue for $175,000, repaving Fifth Avenue from Burde Street to Redford Street for $140,000, upgrades to storm drains from Lathom Road to Gertrude Street for $125,000, LED street lights for $150,000 and repairing the Victoria Quay bridge deck from $115,000.

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be replaced at a cost of $31,000 and $60,000 respectively from the equipment replacement reserve fund Parks and recreation will spend $50,000 on Mill Stone Park, $25,000 on a plan to replace or remove the Harbour Quay clock tower, $32,000 on Johnston Road planters, $40,000 on Canal Beach improvements and $45,000 on sheet piling repair to the Harbour Quay pier.

Water works projects for 2016 include $300,000 for a new twin main from the Cowichan Reservoir to the Burde Street reservoir and a backup generator for the Arrowsmith pumpstation.

Sewer projects include main replacements on Anderson Avenue from Maitland Street to Wallace Street for $110,000 and on Craig Road from Regina Avenue to Tebo Avenue for $90,000.

Replacement computer network servers in city buildings will cost $170,000 from ERRF. The fire department will replace their control room console and electronics (carried forward from 2015) and a new fire hall generator for $60,000 from ERRF.

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HAVE SOME RESPECT FOR RURAL AREAS

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ave some respect for our rural areas and natural environments.

Quit dumping your trash in the backwoods.

Port Alberni resident Leslie West sees so much trash in the bush when she walks her dog that she keeps track of where she is on the trails by the type of garbage she sees: oh, there’s a mattress? Hang a left in the fork in the road. Dead chicken? That must mean she is close to where she parked her car.

It sounds ludicrous, but it’s unfortunately true.

No one seems to be able to answer the age-old question: why? Why do people insist on dumping their garbage out in the bush? Some of the more creative places trash has been found takes more effort No one seems to get to than going to the dump, so it to be able leaves us puzzled. to answer For many years the age-old Port Alberni had the cheapest landfill question: rates on Vancouver why?

Island. Even though they have gone up lately, they are still economical.

The fact rates are going up a bit at the landfill is no excuse to dump your crap in the bush.

Port Alberni is an outdoor gem, and our scenery draws thousands of tourists here from all over the world. If we want to continue to be seen as a great place to visit, it is our responsibility to keep our city and surrounding areas clean. We will lose access to some of the back country if we’re not careful, as landowners will hesitate to let us through.

We should also have some respect for our own community. Dumping trash in the bush is not a sign of respect.

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Budget doesn’t balance itself

Minister Bill Morneau’s new guesses, deficits will be $29.4 TOM FLETCHER billion this year, $29 billion next year, $22 billion in 2018 and a B.C. Views mere $17.7 billion in 2019 as the governing party campaigns for he first Justin Trudeau budget continues Now there is re-election.

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Most of the spending is for ongoing programs, including “equalization,” even though B.C. appears to be the only “have” province left at the moment.

On budget day, the B.C. government sent out Communities Minister Peter Fassbender with strict instructions to bite his tongue about this busted fire hydrant of borrowed money.

Fassbender announced that he and Premier Christy Clark are “delighted” at the infrastructure spending.

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Alcohol just as bad as drugs To the Editor,

I welcomed the article on Dave Cusson’s upcoming Yes 2 Know conference on drug awareness.

It is unfortunate, however, that alcohol is excluded from the conversation.

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homicides.

Despite the overwhelming evidence of the socially destructive nature of alcohol, our governments continue to loosen alcohol laws while advocating a frenzied construction of more liquor outlets.

It’s time we stopped turning a blind eye to the most dangerous and destructive drug of all. Our children deserve to know the truth about alcohol.

Mark Blackham Port Alberni

Re: This girl loves her hockey, Feb. 16, by Malika McDonald of Port Alberni.

I live in Surrey, BC and through relatives we received this article. We are astounded at the small-mindedness of some people.

We have a daughter named Emily who plays hockey with boys.

She is on a team with two other girls, and there is another girl in Emily’s league on another team.

It’s not unusual to find girls playing with boys here in the Lower Mainland.

I talked to the parents of her team and they were all surprised that someone would do what that mom or dad did in Malika’s story and complain about a girl playing with boys.

All the players, parents and coaching staff on our Cloverdale team are behind Malika playing hockey

The Cloverdale Penguins—with three female hockey players on their team—want Port Alberni’s Malika McDonald to know they think girls can play hockey with boys just fine.

with the boys and want her to know that they are all supporting her.

She should never be dismayed by what some backward thinking individual thinks.

I have permission by the team and all the parents to send a team photo to show their support.

Emily also said that if Malika is ever in Surrey that she’d like to go skating with her.

Whether or not Malika knows it or intended it, she might have become a little bit of a hero to some girl hockey players by speaking up.

Stuart Taylor, Surrey

Editor’s note: The Cloverdale Minor Hockey 3 Penguins aren’t the only hockey players impressed with Malika McDonald for speaking up: fivetime Olympic medalist Hayley Wickenheiser sent Malika a personal video message encouraging her not to give up pursuing her love of hockey.

NIMBYs part of social problems To the Editor,

Who are these neighbourhood NIMBYs, like

editor@albernivalleynews.com cockroaches in a cheap skidrow rental, who scurry out of their hiding places once municipal and/or provincial authorities step up to provide housing and built-in supports for homeless street-folk?

Granted, a lowbarrier rooming house is typical of government providing people with what it thinks they should have rather than what they actually need, for it’s perhaps not as ideal as self-contained units.

But kudos to Rich Coleman anyway: for provided with two daily meals and other supports, this kind of housing is a healthy transition from living rough on the streets.

At least it gets them out of offended eye of NIMBYs front yards and alley ways, but that still doesn’t seem good enough for some.

I’ve toured proposed build sites for Habitat 4 Humanity, only to hear neighbours suspiciously question “How do we know that those kind of

people will keep up their end of the bargain,” referring to Habitat’s contract that clients contribute sweat-equity toward construction and pay towards a small mortgage.

I’ve been further disgusted upon attending a community meeting to discuss the local homeless shelter’s bid to erect a muchneeded expansion on a nearby vacant lot, only to hear vociferous objections from neighbours like “a better use for the land would be as a place to take my dog to [defecate]!”

Just what do these people expect authorities to do, and where do they expect the homeless to go?

If NIMBYs put the same amount of energy they expend complaining about their fellow citizens into actually lobbying for the real supports they need, they could be a part of the solution instead of the negativity.

Liz Stonard, Port Alberni

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Refugee Get your committee garden on

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a fundraising dinner at the Notre Dame church hall,4731 Burke Road, on Sunday, April 3 at 5:30 p.m. The evening will include a chicken and spaghetti dinner and a silent auction.

This committee is sponsored by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Tickets can be purchased at the church office for $25 each.

Qualicum author Jule Briese is coming to Char’s Landing on Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. Briese will read from her emotional manuscript, Dancing into Reunion- a Haibun Memoir, that reflects themes of loss, grief and healing. Prior to Briese’s performance there will be an open mic showcasing local writers. Admission is by donation and/or a beverage purchase.

The Holy Family Notre Dame Refugee Committee is hosting

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Seedy Saturday Take part in a seed swap at the Cherry Creek Farmer’s Market on Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Check out the seed and plant vendors, seed savers exchange and guest speakers. The hall is located at 6211 Cherry Creek Road.

Tis the season for sprucing up your vegtable garden with

the days becoming longer and warmer.

Kale, collards, peas, broad beans, turnips, carrots and arugula are all in-season produce that can be seeded during the spring months.

The leafy greens can handle some shade as they prefer cooler weather. Also available now are blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes and kiwi. To help your veggie garden flourish add manure or compost to your beds but avoid manure where potatoes will be planted as is can cause scabs. A great way to protect your garden from unwanted animals feasting on your fresh produce is by adding netting or fencing around your garden.

Yukon Paddle Wheelers Port Alberni Maritime Heritage Society’s latest Maritime Heritage Night presents Wayne Loiselle who will present both a slide show about his experiences in reconstructing a Yukon

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and a film about the Klondike. Also Robert Turner, author of several West Coast themed books, will speak about the history of the Yukon vessels.

The event is hosted at the Alberni Valley Museum on Wallace Street Mar. 31 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is by donation.

C I T Y o f P O R T A LB E R N I

City Connect GERTRUDE STREET BRIDGE CLOSURE EXTENDED The Gertrude Street Bridge closure is being extended to the end of April. The bridge was originally scheduled to open in late February but has been significantly delayed by design changes and additional work identified during construction. The additional time is required to replace the deteriorated timbers buried at each end of the bridge, and to address inconsistencies in the supporting structure for the forming and placing of the new concrete deck panels and barriers. These issues were identified after the existing bridge deck was removed.

The work remaining includes the forming and installation of concrete deck panels, installation of road side barriers and hand railing, re-installation of gas and water utilities, and roadway and sidewalk approach works.

Reconstruction of the Gertrude Street Bridge has been undertaken as part of the City’s planned infrastructure renewal. When completed, the bridge will provide a widened surface with improved pedestrian and cycling lanes.

We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the public’s patience and understanding.

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Door-to-door canvassers The BC Cancer Foundation wants the public to know that volunteer canvassers will be knocking on people’s doors in the next couple of weeks, but will not be accepting cash donations at the door.

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Monthly donations support research taking place at the BC Cancer Agency— helping improve cancer care for those in the community.

For security and safety purposes, canvassers wear ID badges and BC Cancer Foundation purple vests.

“Please note that BC Cancer Foundation canvassers will invite you to take part in the Foundation’s monthly giving program only and will not accept cash or one-time gifts at the door,” the spokesperson said.

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with a balanced budget should be pleased about a federal pledge to increase the national debt by about a quarter.

He kept circling back to his key talking point, that Ottawa didn’t sabotage B.C.’s liquefied natural gas plans by taking away capital cost allowances for this industrial investment.

Instead Ottawa is jeopardizing the biggest LNG project by dithering over environmental impacts that have already been studied for three years.

The biggest Trudeau promise of all is to rescue the middle class from the awful stagnation inflicted by the Harper years.

The title of Morneau’s debut budget is “Growing the Middle Class.”

A quick fact check takes me to Statistics Canada’s most recent table of median family income by province. After the 2009 economic crisis (triggered by reckless debt among other things), B.C.’s median income for all family types was $66,970 in 2010, $69,150 in 2011, $71,660 in 2012 and $74,150 in 2013.

That’s about the same increase as the national rate – not spectacular, but pretty good considering low inflation. Better than most of the world, in fact.

Again, this government is borrowing gobs of money to throw at a problem that may not even exist.

At this point I’ve all but given up on the Trudeau government displaying actual competence, for anything other than going to parties and flinging rose petals at climate change.

I’d settle for hearing them tell the truth about something.

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From A14

“We asked the residents where they would like to eat and everyone said ‘the kitchen’. The kitchen is the heart of the home.”

Jan Cole, chair of the AV Hospice Society, agrees.

“The kitchen is very important to the integrity of the society,” says Cole.

“It makes us different than an institution.”

People who have moved to the hospice may have different dietary needs, Swinkels said—they are at the end of their life, and they may only be able to eat certain foods. And maybe they’d like to have a beer or glass of wine with dinner, or a steak once in a while.

“Because of the circumstances of them being here, it’s comforting,” Mellin said of the kitchen and the way the kitchen is run at Ty Watson house.

Every kind of event is celebrated, many of the activities happening in the kitchen. Favourite foods are requested and received. It is a joyful place despite the sober circumstances.

Mellin’s husband Ben spent a year at Ty Watson House—an unusual circumstance, due to the nature of his illness—so as house manager she sees the hospice from a different perspective.

“When I was here with Ben, things just seemed to happen.

Now I’m on the other side and holy moley, the work that goes into these things; I had no concept,” Mellin said.

“I know now what it takes to run this house and it’s so amazing.”

Ty Watson House opened in 2008 and has four beds. There are 49 volunteers who work in the kitchen.

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Fiji Three find home on the rugby field A trio from Fiji bring their formidable rugby skills to the Port Alberni Black Sheep Rugby Club

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of a fishing boat, Jack hired Peceli and Asaeli, so they followed him across the Pacific to Port Alberni. Jack said he and his cousins found some similarities between their home village and Port Alberni.

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With the snow-covered Black Sheep playing field behind them, Fijians Asaeli Rokotuiwakaya, Anare (Jack) Rokotuiwakaya and Peceli Leweni hold trophies the Port Alberni team has won. That includes the Vancouver Island Rugby Union Division One Times-Colonist Cup.

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“Bigger than hockey (is in Canada),” Anare (Jack) Rokotuiwakaya insisted in an interview at the Port Alberni Black Sheep clubhouse at the end of Argyle Street.

“Everyone plays rugby (in Fiji),” explained Rokotuiwakaya.

“They’re not focusing on any other sports.

“When we were kids, we’d play rugby.

Then a bunch of guys said, ‘Let’s go play volleyball.’ We made fun of them.”

Rokotuiwakaya’s first cousins Peceli Leweni and Asaeli Rokotuiwakaya also play for the Black Sheep. All three are from the same village, which

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“Same as back home; you’re on a team, everyone looks after each other,” Jack said, adding that same bond was not present on the Victoria team.

Black Sheep coach Jas Purewal praises Jack for his courage and dedication, Peceli for strength and intelligence, and Asaeli for constantly improving in his rookie season here.

Purewal, awarded a Sports Hero Award

by Sport BC earlier this month, loves the respectful attitude and camaraderie the Fiji Three bring to the squad.

“There are guys who play for the Black Sheep and then there’s Black Sheep players,” Purewal

summarized.

A strong fourth in the Vancouver Island Rugby Union (VIRU) Division One fall standings with a 5-2-1 record, the Sheep upended the firstplace Norsemen 39-26 in a December semifinal.

Port Alberni trailed badly at halftime, said Jack, who sat out the game with an injury.

“What I saw was some guys from a little town that got courage involved,” he recalled.

“UVic thought they had it and then they started getting beaten on tackles, and the guys were really physical.”

Port Alberni blanked the host Cowichan Piggies 13-0 in Duncan in the VIRU TimesColonist Cup final on a

rainy, windy day.

The Piggies visit the Black Sheep on Jan. 23 and 24 as Vancouver Island Rugby Union (VIRU) Division One spring games begin.

What is the attraction of rugby?

“It’s a tough sport, but I like it,” Peceli responded. “It makes you strong.”

Jack appreciates the team aspects of the sport.

“You learn new things from other players. It’s not just you in the field.

It’s not all about yourself.”

Jack recommends rugby and hockey for young people.

“When you’re young, you get frustrated … and that’s the place you get your frustration out, on the

rugby field. You can test yourself and see how tough you are.”

Since church on Sundays is a big deal in largely Catholic Fiji, Saturday is the huge rugby day there, meaning rugby and hockey have at least one thing in common.

Canadian weather and Fijian weather, however, are not alike.

Staring out at the snow-covered Black Sheep playing field, the Fijian trio was asked if it ever snowed in Fiji.

“No,” they shuddered in unison.

“We’re still trying to adapt,” Jack admitted.

Mark Allan has been a journalist for more than 30 years, the past 14 on Vancouver Island.

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The overall winners were the foursome of Craig Acland, Steve Acland, Keith Gauthier and Clarke Crow. On the gross side, the team of Mike Pechor, Matt Mesic, Tyler Ruel and Colton Buffie came in with 68.

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Keith is survived by children: Faydra (Eric), Kevin, Terry (Jenny) and Ian, and grandchildren: Brayden , Eryn , Corissa , Taylor, Avery, Kingston, Ronan , Julia, and Naomi. He also leaves brother Vincent (Janet) and sister Elaine (Jim), nephew Jason and niece Sonya as well as extended family.

Born on Vancouver Island, Keith grew up in Ucluelet building fishing boats with his father and working in the fishing industry. He later worked as a Chief Engineer at the Prince Rupert Fisherman's Co-op, Norpack, Versacold, and SFU where he worked as an HVAC Mechanic in Facilities Management. He retired from SFU and moved to Port Alberni to be closer to family. He enjoyed his early morning coffee with his "McDonald's crew", riding his motorcycles and rediscovering Port Alberni on his daily walks when he spent his time mapping the town.

He was a man with a big heart, always having a sense of humor and a kind smile.

According to Keith’s wishes, no formal service will be held. A private family gathering will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 276-2950 Douglas Street Victoria, BC V8T 4N4

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Beloved son of the late Kath and Art McCreight, Don passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital on February 29, 2016. Don is survived by his brother, Dave (Judi), niece Lisa Brooks (Gord), nephew Kevin McCreight (Bob), and great-nephews Justin Brooks and Garret Brooks, as well as many cousins and friends. Don was born and raised in Port Alberni, graduating from ADSS, continuing his education at SAIT, the Southern Institute of Technology in Calgary. Don spent most of his working years in Victoria. Don toured England, Europe and Africa but his fondest memories were of playing in the local band, The Renegades. The family wishes to thank Howie Anderson, Jim Rutherford and Pete Bouver for their support and friendship. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place.

Rest in Peace, Don.

For those who love, time is not.

Missing you today and always.

DEATHS

June 17, 1942 - February 29, 2016

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

To all of those who contributed to making the fundraiser for Port Alberni Family Guidance Association a great success. Countless hours and many items were donated to help bring this event to Port Alberni. Charities such as ours provide valuable services that enhance the overall wellness of the community. You have shown that you are part of this community with a heart. Everyone had a great time while contributing to a worthy cause.

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Five years have passed since you’ve been gone A heartache and often a silent tear How I miss your smile Your touch was always so tender The loneliness without you The ache deep in my heart We’ve nothing left but precious memories With them we never forget We hold you close within our hearts And then you will remain throughout Our lives today and tomorrow I will remember and love you always and forever.

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ARTS

Alberni artist featured at Rollin Art Centre

Days with a twist Tables are still available for Days with the Arts, although with a twist this year. Days with the Arts is back and this year we are starting a co-operative arts festival and we are inviting all artists who are interested in

Arts Around taking part. If you are interested in being involved at this year’s days with the Arts during the Solstice Arts Festival, please contact the Rollin Art Centre. We are looking for all artists/ artisans who may be interested in having a table/display/demo’s set up on the grounds during the three-day event, June 17 to 19.

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

Calling all artists If you are an artist that is looking to showcase your work, here is the perfect opportunity. The Rollin Arts Centre has a call to artists,

which offers you a chance to have your very own art exhibit in the beautiful gallery for 2017. If you don’t have enough pieces, don’t worry, we can always match you up with another artist to have a joint show.

Applications are available online or at the Rollin Art Centre.

Deadline is April 30, 2016.

Gallery show This year, Alberni Art Rave is presenting a two-week art show in the main gallery of the Rollin Art Centre as part of Solstice Arts Festival - Alberni Valley 2016. The grand opening of the festival and show is Friday, June 17 at 5 p.m.

Barkley concert Conductor Bonnie Wallbank and Barkley Sounds Community Choir are excited about their spring concert on Sunday, April 17 at ADSS auditorium.

“Let’s Shake it Up” promises a sparkling mix of rock ‘n roll, folk, and contemporary classics. Guests will be Phil’s Harmonic’s String Orchestra, Dennis Olsen on guitar and Justin Johannesson on drums. Concert time is 2:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, $10 at Rollin Art Centre (cash only), Salmonberry’s and Echo Centre, or $12 at the door

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May 13 and 14 is the Community Arts Council giant book sale, and book donations are down. If you have any books, in great condition, that you are able to donate, please drop them off at the Rollin Art Centre today.

Start your spring cleaning early and de-clutter your house by donating all your gently used books.

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Please join Timbre!

Choir, accompanist Danielle Marcinek, the Barry Miller Combo and special guests as we bid a fond farewell to musical director, Patricia Miller, as she heads into retirement.

“Time To Say Goodbye” will be held on Sunday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m. at ADSS Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults.

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Timbre! sings again SUBMITTED PHOTO

Roland Senjanovs is the next local artist on display at the Rollin Art Centre. His vibrant and colourful photography will be available for viewing beginning April 7.

Submissions of recent work are encouraged from artists in all fields and media.

Due to the intimate location, we may have to restrict the size of wall-hung pieces to around 60 cm x 60 cm.

There is abundant outside display space for sculpture or other works. Deadline for expression of interest is Sunday May 1, 2016. For more information: email albernisolstice2016@ gmail.com or call Chris Doman at 250736-101.

COMING UP

The next art exhibit, titled “Wandering,” begins April 7 and promises to be an exciting exhibit, featuring local photographer, Roland Semjanovs. Colourful, vibrant and detailed is what comes to mind when you see this exhibit. Join us in the gallery Saturday, April 9 from 1-3 p.m. for a chance to meet Roland and share some refreshments.

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