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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 Vol. 10 No. 19

«INSIDE: Gertrude Street bridge costs rise to nearly half a million dollars. Page A9

NEWSAlberni Valley

«NEWS RENT INCREASE DISPUTEDSeniors say 20% is too high. Page A3

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HealthyHarvest

Egg-citing things happening on the farm

Charles Thomas and others who work the land at Healthy Harvest Farm are finding new ways to raise funds for improvements.

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City unveils 2016 budgetKATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The city of Port Alberni debuted their 2016-2020 five year financial plan on Monday, Dec. 14.

The proposed 2016 budget is worth a total of $35,998,581 million—an increase from $34,728,119 last year.

According to a report from director of finance Cathy Rothwell, “the financial plan for 2016 maintains city service levels at 2015 levels, except for the cessation of commercial container garbage service.”

(The city ceased commercial container garbage service at the end of September.)

Proposed capital projects make up $4.2 million and include work on city parks, trails, roads, fire department needs and utilities. The city’s 2015 capital budget was $8 million but included the $2.5 million Dry Creek flood mitigation project. Work on sewer and water capital projects comes out of sewer and water capital funds; all other work comes out of the general capital fund.

Departmental public presentations will begin on Jan. 6. and a schedule will be available at www.portaberni.ca.

Seniors irate over rent spikeKRISTI DOBSONSPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Senior citizens living at Pioneer Cottages on 10th Avenue have recently been hit with an unexpected $100 rent increase. The increase comes into effect on January 1, but many tenants have no intention of paying the additional fee.

On Sept. 29, president of the Alberni Valley Senior Citizens Homes Society, Ernie Bigelow, received a letter from city hall regarding the status of the permissive tax exemption for the two properties owned by the society. It stated that Pioneer Towers would remain exempt

of taxes, but because the cottages were rebuilt five years ago after demolition of the former residences on the property, they no longer qualify for the exemption. The previous facility was covered under the provincially funded statutory exemption for non-profit seniors’ housing from 1947 to 1974.

The city discovered after a review of its permissive tax exemptions that it erred in allowing the exemption for five years after the new cottages were constructed.

Now Bigelow faces a $40,000 tax bill. His solution is to increase rent to generate funds in order to meet the payment.

“It came out of the blue,” Bigelow said. “We’ve never paid taxes. We have been totally exempt.”

He has until July 1 to pay the bill and said a rent increase was his only option.

“What alternative is there?” he asked.

“There is no easy answer. We are a non-profit.”

Bigelow said the tenants agreed at a meeting on Sept. 30 to pass a motion to increase the rent to help level some of the

costs. Resident Glad Doyle

was not prepared for the rate increase.

“We were told that in order to meet the $40,000 in taxes, which is partly provincial, (Bigelow)

would be raising the rent by $100,” Doyle said. “We asked about the contingency fund but were told that would be spent on breakdowns and repairs that might be needed at the Towers.

“Those are ‘ifs’ and this is a definite, so the money should be used now and save for ‘ifs’ later.”

Bigelow said the contingency fund is not for rent.

Continued / A24

It came out of the blue. We’ve never paid taxes. We have been totally exempt.

– Ernie Bigelow

Glad Doyle, left, and Joyce Moore, right, are two of the residents of Pioneer Cottages who are relying on the support of NDP MLA Scott Fraser’s assistant, Patty Edwards, as they face an unexpected rent increase of $100 per month.

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Safety, housing and transportation were the key issues identified by the city’s seniors advisory committee in the past year, according chairperson Darren Saare.

The committee was struck last year as part of an initiative on the city’s part to increase citizen

involvement in civic government.

With the population over 75 expected to increase by 96 per cent by 2034, Saare said that the city needs a more responsive body in charge of seniors housing.

“We’re hoping to see a senior committee formed to address the issue of seniors’ housing,” said Saare. The committee would

be similar in nature to the Alberni Valley Stakeholders Initiative to end homelessness, run out of MLA Scott Fraser’s office.

“There’s some great talent on the numerous non-profits in town. By having them all in the same room together, as opportunities come forward we’ll be able to act on them quicker,” he said.

Saare said it was important to be able to seize each and every opportunity to bring more seniors housing to the Alberni Valley, whether it be assisted living, independent living or congregate care.

“We need all forms of housing,” he said.

It needs to be in good condition, too—according to Saare, there was a

higher percentage of dwellings needing repairs in Port Alberni at 13 per cent than on Vancouver Island or in B.C. at seven per cent.

“So what happens is that seniors are unable to stay in their homes as long as they can in other communities and they’re prematurely ending up in care homes.”

Continued / A12

Seniors’ housing critical: advisory committeeWe’re hoping to see a senior committee formed to address the issue of seniors’ housing.

– Darren Saare


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Bring your family and friends to sing traditional Christmas carols with organ and piano accompaniment on Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Church, Fifth Avenue and Angus Street. Admission by donation to the Bread of Life and Trinity music program. Refreshments to follow. For more information call 250-723-8362.

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to Port Alberni? The Port Alberni Refugee Sponsorship Committee and the Guru Nanak Sikh Society are hosting a fundraiser dinner on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Echo Centre. Guests must pre-register and tickets are a minimum $20 donation. Tax receipts are available. For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected] or visit www.parsc.ca.

An incorrect date appeared in the Business Beat column in our Tuesday, Dec. 15 edition. The Card Corner’s grand opening is on Saturday, Dec. 19, not Friday as indicated.

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It’s eggs on the menu as the Healthy Harvest Farm rolls into its eighth year of operations.

“We’re looking to expand into chickens next year,” said coordinator Charles Thomas, who joined the farm earlier this year.

Healthy Harvest,

located on Beaver Creek Road, is home to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Healthy Harvest Horticulture Program.

“It creates employment for people with mental illness and addiction,” said Thomas.

It provides a way back to working life for those who need

help getting back on their feet.

“It gives flexible employment so that there’s not set times that you have to come—there’s flexibility in when people can come to work,” said Thomas.

“It’s a supportive environment. People understand where people are coming from and

it’s not a high stress environment.”

For some, it’s a step on the road to recovery. For others, it’s a long-term job.

“There are both. Some people have been here since the beginning of the project and others have started this year,” said Thomas.

“They can choose how to use the program. It’s a place to just come and hang out and grow food.”

It’s also a way to get away from everyday stresses.

“It’s beautiful working out there, you feel like you’re out in the country somewhere. It’s just peaceful and your mind can just sit at ease,” said Laurie, who’s been at the

farm since the very beginning.

“It’s non-stressful. You just leave all your crap and get away. It’s a lot of fun.”

She’s seen the farm grow tremendously over the seven years she’s been there.

“We’ve been through the ups and downs. I remember when we first put in the greenhouse there were weeds up to just about my waist.”

These days, the farm is bustling.

“We grow a diverse range of veggies—from carrots to beets, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, asparagus,” said Thomas. Next year, if they can get the funding they’ll expand into chickens—but they need help.

The farm operates off of a grant from the Vancouver Foundation, CMHA Port Alberni, Island health revenues from farm stand sales.

When it comes to capital improvements however, the farm needs to fundraise.

“There’s quite a few different projects. One of them is the chickens so building a chicken tractor, building a fence and

then just generally setting up the infrastructure for chickens,” Thomas said. “We’re raising money for a rototiller because our current one’s not great. We’re also building a covered wash station and a covered work area.”

They’re also hoping to get the equipment to be able to extend their growing season.

“We’re hoping to get hoop houses which are small green houses that go over the individual rows.”

To that end, they’re running a fundraiser until Christmas Day. As part of the holiday gift campaign, you can buy the farm a gift of $20, $50 or $100 to go towards the purchase of new equipment. Each gift comes with a special holiday greeting card and a handmade ornament.

Gifts can be purchased at Artemis Books or Ozzie’s Cycle or other various locations around town. They are also available in person from CMHA board members. For more information or to purchase a gift, call Charles Thomas at [email protected]

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Canal Beach is “definitely a work in progress” but shows great potential, according to Canal Beach Watersports Society director Sandra Gentleman.

“It’s an attractive waterfront park used by a variety of city residents and visitors but it’s definitely a work in progress,” said Gentleman.

The value of the waterfront park, Gentleman added, is its attraction of new residents.

“It’s another quality

of life amenity that attracts new families and tourists to the Alberni Valley—it’s our waterfront,” she said.

Gentleman brought an example of a Valley resident attracted to the city by the waterfront.

“I moved to the Valley in 2001 with my husband,” said Tara Denton, originally from the Comox Valley.

“A big part of the reason we moved here was for the natural amenities.”

Denton pointed to other communities

that have enhanced their waterfront.

“I’m sure most of you are familiar with Ladysmith Transfer Park—it’s a really cool combination of collaboration between volunteers, service groups and the municipality.”

According to the Ladysmith Historical Society, the park opened in 1967.

“They now have a park there that caters to all kinds of user groups—similar to what we’re trying to achieve here in Port Alberni.

Via events

like the Alberni Canal Downwind Challenge—a stand-up paddleboard race—Gentleman said that Canal Beach has already brought in visitors from far afield.

“The stand-up paddle board event that we do annually (2016 will be the third run) attracts competitors from the Pacific Northwest and all throughout B.C.”

Gentleman said that usage of the park has increased since its early days.

Continued / A8

Canal Beach ‘work in progress’KATYA SLEPIAN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Sandra Gentleman, left, and Jenny Haddock enjoy the greenery at Canal Beach on Dec. 15.

Council condoning illegal activity: Anderson

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Further regulations will be imposed on marijuana dispensaries in Port Alberni, following recommendations from the chamber of commerce.

In a letter dated Dec. 3, the chamber agreed with the proposed city regulations but asked for a few of their own: requiring all not-for-profit dispensaries to still have a business licence; not allowing them at Harbour Quay or Victoria Quay because they are high tourist areas; increased enforcement of business licence bylaws in general and that smoking

regulations from the BC Tobacco laws would also apply to dispensaries.

But not everyone agrees that regulations are the way to go.

Resident Neil Anderson was up in front of council not once but twice during Monday’s meeting to scold council for what he called “condoning illegal activity.”

“What are the

guidelines as to what laws we enforce and which laws we ignore?” Anderson challenged city council.

“The motion passed by council is in my opinion no more than an effort to avoid addressing a difficult and controversial issue.”

Previously proposed zoning bylaw amendments include limiting dispensaries to commercial zones only, keeping them 300 metres away from schools, 1000 metres away from other dispensaries, not allowing ATMs at dispensaries and not allowing dual usage for dispensaries.

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guest book, she said that visitors had come from as far afield as Germany, as well as from Calgary and Vancouver.

“Visitors and tourists are coming from all over and are attracted to the waterfront,” she said.

“We’d like to see

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KRISTI DOBSONSPECIAL TO THE NEWS

After last year’s announcement of school reconfiguration, School District No. 70 was prepared to start the school year with changes. Some of those changes now under consideration will affect at least two elementary schools, says superintendent of schools Greg Smyth.

The two main things that will affect

students at Wood Elementary and E.J. Dunn, with the former recently becoming a K-7 school, are potential boundary changes and a registration policy adjustment.

The board served a notice of motion at the school board meeting on Dec. 8 to amend the student registration and student choice policy. The move was in response to the completion of

enrolment at all of the schools and to ensure catchment areas will accommodate all students, Smyth said.

He added the board started looking at the boundaries for catchment areas last year.

“We are looking at two catchment changes on the south side of town,” Smyth said. There are some K-5 students living across the field from E.J. Dunn who are in the Maquinna

catchment area, but there would be more room to take those few at E.J. Dunn. The board proposed a boundary line from Montrose to South Crescent. A similar

change is likely to affect the Wood School catchment area, allowing those students to attend E.J. Dunn.

“It frees up a bit of space at Wood to accommodate catchment students,” Smyth said. “Wood’s population grew over the summer. (The school) can probably accommodate everyone without the changes but if we have the unexpected influx next year, it

won’t be able to. “This also makes

the visual boundaries simplified and tries to accommodate people within catchment areas,” Smyth said. “It creates a buffer area for students out of the catchment area who want to attend.”

He said most parents were aware about the issues with Maquinna and E.J. Dunn, and although the changes affecting Wood Elementary were discussed, it required further investigation.

Amending the registration policy will have a direct impact on John Howitt Elem. in the immediate future. As it becomes a K-7 school in 2016-17, John Howitt is expected to have population issues, so the policy will look at

any out-of-catchment students who want to attend on a year-to-year basis.

“It will be subject to available space after all the catchment kids are taken care of.”

Four months into theyear, Smyth said he is happy the process of reconfiguration has been settled.

“Making the decision was probably not as challenging as implementing the decision,” he said.

“There was a lot of moving of students, staff and resources and work done in the schools. Now we are working through the changes and transition but we can celebrate the fact that we have come a long way in a short time. It has been successful but not without its challenges.”

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The cost of the two bridges spanning Kitsuksis Creek at Gertrude Street has risen to half a million dollars.

City engineer Guy Cicon was up in front of council on Monday night to ask for an extra $97,000 to widen the vehicle bridge—the cost of which has now risen to $347,000. The pedestrian bridge was completed in 2014 and cost $152,000.

“If I had to do it again, I would have estimated the cost of the work to be much more,” Cicon told council.

“It was a project that we wanted to get in front of council as early as 2013 so we did put a number to it—and that number

was low.”Cicon had already

been up in front of council at the Oct. 26 meeting to due to his miscalculation on which funds had been allocated and which had not been. Council at that time voted to cover the $77,000 shortfall.

“The biggest surprise was the Fortis Gas relocation,” said Cicon.

“Fortis Gas came in late into the assessment and suggested that they should relocate the gas line to the other half of the bridge at a cost of $80,000.

We had a hard time with that and worked really hard to reduce that cost.” Cicon said that the gas line will be kept on the same side of the bridge that it is currently but that work on the gas line will still cost $50,000 “that wasn’t anticipated.”

The rest of Cicon’s $97,000 request will go towards work on the bridge structure itself: $24,000 will go towards the addition of abutment channels and replacement of deteriorating ballast wall timbers; $5,500 will go towards rebar epoxy coating and

$2,750 will go towards revised pier timber support for girders.

The tender was awarded to K&G Installations at a cost of $249,500 at the Oct. 13 council meeting. The contractor was the low bidder on the project, leading Coun. Dan Washington to ask Cicon if perhaps the more expensive contractors knew something that K&G Installations did not.

“The problems that have been identified for extra work I think would have been identified by all the parties,” said Cicon.

The city engineer was challenged on why he was asking for extra funds—and whether costs would continue to escalate.

“This is the second time that we’ve

needed more money for this project and this time we’re taking it from storm mains, which we always identify as a problem,” said Coun. Jack McLeman. The extra $97,000 is being taken from the leftover capital storm main budget.

“I’m just wondering why are we always paying extra?”

Cicon said that the items needing extra work were hard to identify at the beginning of the project—and that he couldn’t guarantee that more extra costs wouldn’t rise.

“These projects are expensive... if it’s going to be a significant amount [more] then I’ll be in front of you again.”

Continued / A33

Costs for Gertrude Street bridge escalate

KATYA SLEPIAN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Work on widening the Gertrude Street vehicle bridge will continue into the new year.


remier Christy Clark sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview at her Victoria office Dec. 9. Here are some excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion

tab at www.albernivalleynews.com.

Tom Fletcher: At the UN climate conference in Paris, did you speak about natural gas as a transition fuel, and did you find support for that idea?

Premier Christy Clark: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan, and part of the reason for that is that they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change.

There are 150 coal plants on

the books in China today. The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to.

Fletcher: B.C.’s 2020 greenhouse gas target, reduction of emissions by a third, is another target that isn’t going to be met. Why?

Clark: When the government

brought in the carbon tax, it was based on the assumption that other jurisdictions around us were going to eventually catch up. And none of them have.

There comes a point where the carbon tax can only get so high before we start chasing all those

jobs out of the province.Fletcher: Your advisory

committee says the carbon tax needs to go higher starting in 2018 if it’s going to have an effect. Do you have any other choice?

Clark: Let’s figure out what the national goal is going to be, which we don’t know yet.

Fletcher: On a related topic, transit spending. Your new minister Peter Fassbender has talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and he’s downplaying the idea of another referendum for new funding sources. Is that off the table now?

Clark: It may be possible that the federal government wants to invest more in transit, and take up some of the slack from the local government level.

Fletcher: On LNG, oil and natural gas prices continue to go down, and supply continues to go up around the world. Did you see any positive signs this year?

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Christy Clark on carbon tax, gov’t ads

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An assessment error by the City of Port Alberni with regard to its property tax exemptions seems innocent enough, until one realizes the people who will pay for the mistake in 2016 are a small group

of seniors on fixed incomes.Residents of the cottages adjacent to

Pioneer Towers on 10th Avenue at Wallace Street were told at the end of September that their rent will be going up by $100 per month—from $550 to $650 per month—to make up for a $40,000 tax bill that their landlord, the Alberni Valley Senior Citizens Homes Society, received.The City of Port Alberni discovered that

the cottages, which were rebuilt in 2010, had been incorrectly granted a statutory

exemption for the past five years and would therefore be taxed a full amount in 2016.A rental increase

of 20 per cent is ludicrous no matter if the residents agreed

to it or not, especially when the provincial rate for rental increases in 2016 is only 2.9 per cent.This incident is particularly damning as it

follows on the heels of the city-led seniors advisory committee report, which called housing one of the three key issues for seniors in the Alberni Valley. The committee also estimates the population of people over 75 years old will increase by 96 per cent by 2034.We are confident this error was an

honest oversight on the city’s part, and if the cottages are no longer exempt, then taxes must be paid. But we don’t feel the residents are the ones who must solely pay for the mistake this year.The AVSCHS must do more to address

this oversight, and the City of Port Alberni should be doing whatever it can to assist.

— ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

A rental increase of 20 per cent is ludicrous...

Let’s figure out what the national goal is going to be, which we don’t know yet.

– Christy Clark

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The Bread of Life Centre served over 26,000 meals last year and the Bread of Life Centre is more than a soup kitchen. The Centre hosts a daily food recovery and food give away program. There is also a monthly free clothing give away. There are medical services available three days a week, nurses, a doctor, dentist, and dietician are among the services available. Spiritual care and counselling services are available two days week. Cornerstones provides inexpensive clothing and household items. Every-day and particularly as we prepare to celebrate Christ-mas, the light of love- Emmanuel-God with us, the guests and board of the Bread of Life say thank- you for your generous heart Alberni Valley. Christmas is love in action; every-time we give, it’s Christmas.

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A story never to be forgottenTo the Editor,

While reading the many recent articles relating to homelessness and refugees, I was reminded of my own story.

When I entered Canada as an immigrant in 1971 we were well received. Even though I could not speak English, I tried to make ends meet. This was accomplished by taking on various jobs much different to those I was used to in the Netherlands, which were all related to sales positions with heavy equipment.

I began working for commission, selling vacuum cleaners. I had a good run on it, however, when it came to closing the deal I was not successful because earlier on in Holland I had learned not to depend on credit.

Selling vacuum cleaners could only be successful if you adopted that concept. I declined to do that so I decided to work on a labour job in construction. After six weeks, just prior to Christmas I was laid off. I tried hard to get other employment, but to no avail.

However, we were very blessed. Just a few days before the Christmas celebrations began

we were surprised by Canadian friendship and generosity. Our Christmas was overwhelming in comparison to what we had been used to in Holland. Turkey and all the trimmings, a decorated tree, and gifts for all were quietly and secretly delivered to our home.

I still remember today that previous to this I had contacted Social Services in Calgary because we needed financial help. It was a humiliating move but there were very few questions asked and our daily needs were provided for.

As a family, we remember those days of humanitarian

generosity and kindness as the best experience of all time in the worst of circumstances.

I wish that all the refugees and homeless people hopefully can have a similar experience. Let us show with all the goodness in our hearts that we can reach out and make a difference to those who are most needy at this time in their lives.

Ary Sala,Fanny Bay

Another lump of coalfor HarperTo the Editor,

It’s too bad Stephen Harper was such a narrow-minded, know-it-all prime minister.

If he had been sincerely committed to the principles of conservatism, instead of to his own selfish quest to obtain and retain power, he could have made the Conservative Party the dominant political force in Canada.

Harper deserves credit for helping to build the Conservatives, but a lump of coal for his pigheaded intransigence and bullyboy tactics that undermined the potential effectiveness of his government and ended up diluting the quality of the remaining Conservative opposition MPs.

Lloyd Atkins,Vernon, BC

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Clark: What I saw this year was developing countries, especially China, making a firm commitment to reduce their emissions. The only way for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas, and the bulk of their industry is still located on the east coast of their

country, a long way from Russia and close to B.C.

Fletcher: Are we going to see some policy action on high housing costs in 2016, and will there be some relief from the property transfer tax?

Clark: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide

some relief for home buyers.Fletcher: We’re starting to

see government advertising ramp up. We saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising before the 2013 election, we saw the federal government do it with their Economic Action Plan, which was very expensive, and to most people’s eye self-serving

or political in nature at taxpayers’ expense. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half?

Clark: It won’t be political. I think some of that was, really, political. You will see more information-based advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the Registered Education

Savings Plan.Fletcher: Not Jobs Plan

2.0?Clark: I don’t think that’s in

the plan. I wish I could say to you no, never, but I, you know….

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. E-mail: [email protected]

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Guita, a Lab/ Rottweiler cross, who has been at the Port Alberni SPCA branch since September, needs surgery to repair a torn cruciate ligament in his left hind leg. The SPCA is appealing for donations to help offset surgical costs.

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The Port Alberni SPCA is making a rare appeal for donations to help pay for surgery for a dog that has been surrendered to its branch.

Guita, a seven-year-old Lab-Rottweiler cross, has a torn cruciate ligament in a hind leg that needs surgery, says SPCA animal care attendant Kim Francoeur. A veterinary surgeon in Victoria will perform the surgery, which will cost $5,000.

“He’s been here since September. He came in as a medical surrender because (his owner) couldn’t afford treatment for a skin condition,” Francoeur said. “We were able to get the skin under control and he’s healed from that, but we found a knee injury to his left back leg.”

Guita is on pain medication, Francoeur said. If they didn’t operate “we would probably have to

euthanize (him). It’s causing quite a bit of discomfort and pain.”

Port Alberni’s SPCA is quite often called upon to pay for surgery for animals that have been surrendered, and normally they are able to absorb the costs. Guita is an exception because the cost is higher, even with an SPCA discount, says Deb Thierstein.

Euthanasia has not been considered in Guita’s case.

“He’s an adoptable dog with a medical problem that with surgery could give him a new lease on life with a new family,” Thierstein said.

Donations can be brought into the Port Alberni SPCA, 4936 Broughton St. (behind Canadian Tire in North Port). Tax receipts will be issued for any donations $10 and more. For more information please call 250-723-5269 or e-mail [email protected].

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On Oct. 1, tenants received notice of the rent increase on AVSCHS letterhead. Doyle said she has two main grievances.

Legally, the notice must be given to tenants on official forms acquired by the Residential Tenancy Branch. It would then be reviewed and a date set.

“None of that has been done,” Doyle said.

Bigelow said he did

not use the official forms because the motion was passed by tenants to accept the $100 increase.

Bigelow advised tenants that the rent would go up from $550 per month to $650 per month, an increase of 20 per cent. Under the provincial law, the

standard allowable rent increase for residential tenancies for 2016 is 2.9 per cent.

“We are not going to pay (the extra) because it has been done illegally,” Doyle said. “Many of us would be forced to cut back if our rent went up that much.”

Patty Edwards, on behalf of MLA Scott Fraser, met with both Bigelow and the group of tenants.

“We had people calling (Fraser’s) office,” Edwards said. “Some were concerned children

of the tenants, so I got involved to make sure the Residential Tenancy Act was being followed properly.”

Edwards said she offered to help Bigelow look into alternative funds or public fundraising to help with his payment.

“He hasn’t contacted me in those regards,” she said. “Maybe some large company would be willing to

make a donation to the non-profit board of directors for an income tax deductible receipt.”

“(Edwards) has this pie-in-the-sky idea that the rich will pay (the tenant’s) rent,” Bigelow said.

“Some of the tenants are nervous about not paying,” Edwards said. “I told them it is not a legal notice so they don’t have to, but they are afraid they will be penalized and possibly have to look for other, substandard housing. They are confused because the board is telling them one thing and I am saying another.”

Edwards said the property needs to be protected because it is one of few quality seniors housing but passing the increase onto tenants is not fair. “This is good housing for seniors and needs to be maintained, but not at the cost of the senior citizens,” she said.

In mid-December, tenants were invited for the first time to the board meeting on Dec. 21 when the rent increase will be discussed in detail.

“We’ll see what we can do then,” Bigelow said.

Sudden rent increase ‘not fair’, say seniorsMany of us would be forced to cut back if our rent went up that much.

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The countdown is on for the 61st annual Totem Basketball Tournament at Alberni District Secondary—and everyone’s getting excited.

“It’s bigger than just the school, it’s the whole community coming together. The atmosphere, the energy, the tradition... it’s amazing,” said athletic director Mike Roberts.

It’s going to be big—this is the second year with 16 teams total, eight boys and eight girls.

The school originally tried it for their 60th annual tournament last year and realized that the extra work

was worth it.“It’s really not much

more work—it was fine,” Roberts said.

Totem has grown in size since its inception in 1955.

“From 1956 to 1981 was four teams, 1982 it went to eight teams and we did that all the way through till last year,” said organizer Greg Freethy.

The girls’ side of the program wasn’t added until 2010—but since then, it’s flourished.

“The girls’ program here has been very strong and successful—it’s just good basketball,” said Roberts.

“Over the last several years, they’ve

given us the most memorable games.”

Roberts said that giving the girls’ teams a showcase like Totem has elevated girls’ basketball at ADSS.

“Much like the younger boys in the community, the girls are inspired and dream to be a part of Totem,” said Freethy, who’s coached girls’ basketball in the past.

“In the past, it was just a “boy’s thing” and there wasn’t really a place for the girls to be showcased.”

Totem allows them to be involved in

every aspect of the tournament.

“The junior girls are in charge of running the merch table so they sit there and watch every game,” said Freethy.

“They’re chomping at the bit for their chance to be in Totem.”

It’s the tournament’s ability to inspire those outside of the basketball community, however, that’s been key to its popularity over the years.

“It’s so much more than just basketball.

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Weyerhaeuser Arena staff and AVMHA volunteers collect the teddy bears thrown on the ice during the Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ annual Teddy Bear Toss, Monday night in a BCHL hockey game against Trail Smoke Eaters. Dominic Thom was first to put the Bulldogs’ on the scoreboard, triggering the toss.Team members delivered the toys to different organizations Tuesday morning.

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“It’s hard to put into words.”

Roberts agrees.“It’s like what the

back of our shirts says—it’s kind of a big deal.”

Totem 61 comes to ADSS from Jan. 7–9. A special Totem Spirit celebration is also in the works for Jan. 8.

Thursday is white night and Friday is red—show your Totem spirit and wear your colours!

Awards will come Saturday night.

Tickets are $5 for all on Thursday night, $5 for ages five to 12 and $8 for 13 and up for Friday and Saturday. A Totem pass is $10 for ages five to 12 and $15 for 13 and up. Kids under five get in free and proceeds from ticket, concession and merchandise sales will go back into school [email protected]

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InbriefWinning the ‘War on the Floor’

Alberni District Secondary School Armada wrestlers performed to expectations at the annual War on the Floor Wrestling Tournament at Pinetree Secondary last weekend.

The local program took a strong group over for the Grade 8-12 Novice events on Thursday and the Elite category on Friday and they didn’t disappoint.

Alberni wrestlers captured eight gold, one silver and four bronze medals and had another ten wrestlers place in the top six at this prestigious mainland event.

The War on the Floor is one of the more challenging and important tournaments of the year as it is a national

qualifying tournament.“I was particularly

impressed with our junior varsity wrestlers,” Armada head coach John McDonald said.

“For most of these athletes, it was their

first competition at a higher level and the experience they gained from this tournament will bode well for the rest of the season,” McDonald said.

On Thursday, Daniel

Spencer (70kg), Scott Coulthart (74kg), Jayce Clayton (74kg), Trevor Barker (45kg), Kylea Anderson (90kg), Kiarra Fong (54kg) and William Merry (HWT) went undefeated to claim

gold medals in their respective weight divisions.

Winning bronze medals were Circe Campbell (54kg) and Jayden Iversen (66kg). Rounding out the placings for the

Novice competition were Ethan Tramer (57kg) fourth, MacKenzie Boudreau (64kg) and Trenton Vanderkooi (HWT) with fifth.

“It was nice to see some of our former middle school athletes make the adjustment to the junior varsity program and have success,” coach James Messenger said.

On Friday at the Elite tournament, Grade 10 wrestler Aaron Badovinac led the ADSS team with an outstanding performance, winning a tough 70kg weight class.

“I thought Aaron showed great poise and composure to come from behind and beat a 2014 provincial medalist to claim gold,” explained ADSS Armada coach Chris Bodnar.

Alberni Wrestling’s Aaron Badovinac, right, pins Joseph Palmieri of Dr. Charles Best Secondary of Coquitlam enroute to a win in the senior boys’ 70-Kg final at War on the Floor in Vancouver.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the recent passing of our Mother Catherine (Katie) Dumas/Spence/Mailman. Aft er a lengthy illness our dear mother lost her battle with cancer. Mom passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 12, 2015 at 2:15 a.m. at the Ste. Rose du Lac Hospital in Manitoba.Katie was born on July 14,1935 in Toutes-Aides, Manitoba to parents Daniel and Rita (Dame) Dumas. Mom was the third child of eight and one of four daughters. Catherine was fi rst married to our Father Harvey John Spence on June 8,1953 at Spence Lake Manitoba. Th ey came west on their honeymoon making their home in Port Alberni, B.C. where they raised their family of fi ve children: Diane, Mark, Jeannie, Dan and Jason. Mom and Dad were together for 26 years and in those years formed many life-long friendships with others from the prairies such as the Hardisty, Jeff erey and Hilmo families. I found out later that my mother was related to Donald Hardisty and my father was related to Bob Jeff erey. In 1979 Katie met our step-father Lloyd Mailman. Th ey worked side by side for many years raising cattle on the Raft er T-Bar ranch in Reykja-vik (Th e Bluff ) near Eddystone Manitoba and later retired to Ste. Rose. Th ey were married on January 31, 2006. Katie was pre-deceased by her Father Dan Dumas Oct. 23,1992 and her Mother Rita on May 5, 1991 also her brother Mike, eldest sister Olive Kindzerski, her son Mark Owen Spence, and her husband Lloyd Mailman. Catherine is survived by her eldest daughter Diane (Myles)Walsh; Jeannie Spence; Dan (Colleen)Spence; and Jason (Jimmy) Spence. She is also sur-vived by her sister Rita Robbins in Ontario, brothers Dan and Joe in Manitoba and sister Adrienne Payne in Victoria. Mom had 8 grandchildren: Ceilidh (Alex)Walsh/Balzer; Chris-tina(Jim)Proteau; Vanessa(Eric)Gagnon; Hailey(Alannah); Brendan; Zachary(Kady)Yarema; Meghan and Angela Spence. Mom had 6 grea-grandchilden: Alexis, Xela, Aria, Zaiden, Jameson and Karmyn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Port Alberni, Ucluelet, William’s Lake and elsewhere in B.C. ,Manitoba and Ontario. Mom worked very hard all of her life. She did her best in rais-ing her children to be kind, respectful, strong individuals no matter what life tossed our way. Our Mother enjoyed gardening and took great pride in the upkeep of her yard. She enjoyed reading, knitting, embroidery and later on took up woodwork - building fi sh boxes, walking sticks and canes, decorating them with painted and woodburned images from her childhood. She was very talented. Her cooking and baking skills will be missed but her recipes will be passed down to the next generation like homemade noodles, baked bread, turkey dressing, potato salad and Marks’ favourite, black cake with fudge icing. We are grateful to the Spence, Sabiston and Mailman families for all their love and support . Th ey stepped in and helped our Mother over the years when we couldn’t be there ourselves. A very special thank you to Doctor O’Hagen and the palliative nursing staff at the Ste. Rose du Lac hospital for providing loving care and dignity towards our Mother and to manage her pain making her as comfortable as possible during her fi nal days. Our mother Katie will be sadly missed but remembered always by all who knew and loved her. Mother was cremated. Her ashes along with Lloyd’s and pet dog Max will be spread at the Home Ranch. Th ere will be no service by request. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to Cancer and or Alzhiemer’s Societies.

Catherine (Katie)

SPENCE (nee Dumas)

July 14, 1935 - December 12, 2015

Znidarsic; James Edward, born September 23, 1939, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, December 10, 2015 in Port Alberni at the age of 76. Predeceased by his son Rick, parents Frank and Zora; brothers Frank and Wally.James is survived by loving wife Diane; daughters Carolyn Fontaine (Ron) and Laurie McMeekin (Colin); grandchildren Dané and Colby McMeekin and Landon and Caleigh Fontaine; sister, Zora Brnjac. Born and raised in Port Alberni, James worked on the waterfront most of his life as a longshoreman foreman until 1988 and then as Superintendent of barges and ships until his retirement in 2008.A lifelong resident of the Alberni Valley, James will be remembered as a kind and gentle man, who’s quick wit and ability to get along well with people helped him to build relationships throughout his life. He loved follow-ing football, hockey and tennis and he and his daughter were avid fans of the Seahawks. Diane and James were always together, whether venturing and exploring out of the way spots in their motorhome, or enjoying cooking together. He was a dedicated family man who was always there to off er love and moral support to his children and was a beloved Dida to his grandchildren. Another of his enjoyed activities was spending time with his dog, Bubba. He is deeply loved by his family and will be sadly missed.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the

Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 4005 – 6th Ave. Condolences may be off ered to the family on the online guest book at www.chapelofmemories.ca

ZNIDARSIC

WILLIAM DARREN GOODYEAR

Bill, or Billy, as you prefer, was predeceased by his father William Maxwell Goodyear in 1987. He is survived by his mother, his buddy, his pal, his friend, Betty Goodyear Levins; stepfather Milt Levins, brother Travis Goodyear and Colby McMeekin, sister Dana Few and Todd Janey; stepsisters Serena and Kevin Clarke, Trish Levins and Derek Ferguson, nieces and nephews Tyler and Tyrone Nicole, Nicholas, Logan, Hannah, Emily and Ava and great nephew Emre and to all of his aunts, uncles and cousins thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Billy passed away peacefully at Ty Watson House with his family at his side on December 6, 2015. If you have ever had the pleasure to meet this special man, you know he had a contagious personality. Billy was always a Newfoundlander and loved the jokes. He was an amazing brother to Travis and Dana, as he was to his stepsisters Serena and Trisha; and always so adoring and caring to all of his nephews and nieces. He was a huge fan of the Canucks, Blue Jays and loved his Pink Floyd music.We would like to thank the nursing staff s for all their caring and also to Dr. Alan Fraser for his being there every day; and of course Ty Watson House….incredible what you do every day. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations should be made toTy Watson House in Bill’s memory.The family will hold a private family service on Dec. 15, 2015.

A celebration of Billy’s life is planned from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Hansen Hall, 3940 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni BC. We would love to see you there.

Condolences and stories may be left for the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

PICKLE BALLMondays 6pm.

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CLOVER, Helga passed away in West Coast General Hospital on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the age of 93.Predeceased by husband Owen and cousin Herbert Lange, Helga is survived by daughter Corinna and step-son Victor.Born in Germany, Helga came to Port Alberni in the mid 50’s. She met and married Owen through family members and worked at Zellers pet department. She loved to fresh water fi sh and “…just one more cast!” was her constant response when it was time to go. A member of the SPCA she had a love for all an-imals. A sharp mind, Helga loved to read books and articles that kept her up to date with current affairs and she could converse with knowledge on almost any subject.According to Helga’s wishes, no formal service will be held. Cremation is to take place.A special thanks to Diana Franceour and all the care givers at the West Coast General Hospital and all the kind people who left fl owers and cards. Donations in Helga’s memory may be made to the SPCA 4936 Broughton Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8R6. Stories and condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca

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INFORMATION

Alberni Community

and Women’s Services Society

Breaking the Cycle of Abuse

Main offi ce250-724-7111

Transition House 250-724-2223

LOST AND FOUND

LOST 2 pair of glasses in cas-es. If found please call (250)724-3368.

TRAVEL

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AUTOMOTIVE

WATKIN MOTORS Ford, Ver-non, B.C. immediately requires an experienced Ford Diesel Technician. Visit us online: watkinmotors.com About us, Employment, to apply and re-view required qualifi cations.

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In loving memory

ZNIDARSICJames Edwardborn September 23, 1939, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, December 10, 2015 in Port Alberni at the age of 76. Predeceased by his son Rick, par-ents Frank and Zora; brothers Frank and Wally.James is survived by loving wife Diane; daughters Carolyn Fontaine (Ron) and Laurie McMeekin (Colin); grandchildren Dané and Colby McMeekin and Landon and Caleigh Fontaine; sister, Zora Brnjac. Born and raised in Port Alberni, James worked on the waterfront most of his life as a longshoreman foreman until 1988 and then as Superintendent of barges and ships until his retirement in 2008.A lifelong resident of the Alberni Valley, James will be remembered as a kind and gentle man, who’s quick wit and ability to get along well with people helped him to build relationships throughout his life. He loved follow-ing football, hockey and tennis and he and his daughter were avid fans of the Seahawks. Diane and James were always together, whether venturing and exploring out of the way spots in their motorhome, or enjoying cooking together. He was a dedicated family man who was always there to off er love and moral support to his children and was a beloved Dida to his grandchildren. Another of his enjoyed activities was spending time with his dog, Bubba. He is deeply loved by his family and will be sadly missed.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the

Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 4005 – 6th Ave. Condolences may be off ered to the family on the online guest book at www.chapelofmemories.ca

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Maria (Mary) Kocsis (nee Farkas)February 7, 1937 - December 3, 2015

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Koc-sis on December 3, 2015 with her family by her side at The Village at Smith Creek in West Kelowna.

She is survived by: Jim, her loving husband of 58 years; two sons: Jim (Dana) of Penticton, George (Elizabeth) of Armstrong and two grandchildren: Christopher and Carissa. She is also survived by her sister, Julie (Janos) in Hungary and brother, Joseph (Isabella) of Parksville in addition to numerous relatives in Hungary.

Maria was born in Kimle, Hungary in 1937 and immigrated to Canada along with her soon to be husband Jim in 1956. They were married in Abbotsford in 1957 and fol-lowing several brief stays in Vancouver and Nanaimo they settled to raise their family in Port Alberni. Maria was a dedicated mother who juggled part time work with rais-ing her family. She found employment in various establishments as an exceptional cook. Perhaps her favorite position was in the kitchen at Woodward’s where she worked her culinary magic for over 19 years. Maria was a kind and compassionate person who made a lasting impression on everyone that knew her. She loved gar-dening, golfing, volunteering, playing crib and spending time with her family.

A Memorial Mass in celebration of Maria’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 1:00 pm at

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2547 Hebert Road, West Kelowna.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Maria’s memory can be made to the Village at Smith Creek, 2425 Orlin Road, West Kelowna, V4T 3C7 or the Alzheimer Society of B.C. # 300 - 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com.

Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, West Kelowna.

SALTWATER HUSBANDRY TECHNICIAN (Multiple Positions, Various Locations – Vancouver Island, BC)

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Cermaq Canada is currently looking for full-time Saltwater Husbandry Technicians to join our dynamic team. As a Saltwater Husbandry Technician you will be responsible for general farm operations including feeding and care of sh stocks. uties would include operation and basic maintenance of auto feeders boats and equipment in the marine environment.

Application requirements Preference given to applicants with previous aquaculture education / experience amiliarity with the concepts of sh growth and stock management would be an asset Safety conscious with a positive attitude strong work ethic and the ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions

Position details This is a camp-based position with 8 days on-shift and 6 days off e offer competitive wages corporate bonus program company paid bene ts and a matching SP program Prequisites to hiring are a tness test and a criminal record check Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered

Applications will be accepted to ll current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for future employment opportunities.

How to applyPlease forward a resume by e-mail to Paul ernon Human esources eneralist at [email protected],

or fax (250) 286-0042. Please state Saltwater Husbandry Technician in the subject line.

Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.

REQUEST FOR FIXED PRICE BIDSThe Alberni District Co-operative Association is accepting fixed price bids for the complete demolition of the house, garage, and other improvements located at 3848 10th Avenue in Port Alberni.

SUBMISSION:

1. All contractors must arrange a site visit prior to submitting a bid. Site visits can be arranged by contacting Glenn Downton at 250-731-4599.

2. Please submit your fixed price bid to: Alberni District Co-op c/o Glenn Downton 4885 Beaver Creek Road, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7E1

3. It is the Owner’s intention to have the successful Contractor start on or after January 31,2016 and be completed entirely by February 28, 2016. All bid submissions must include an intended start date and projected completion date.

4. Bids must be submitted by January 5,2016.

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Gwen and Monty Elliston are proud to announce the re-enlistment of their son

Scott Ellistonin the Canadian Armed Forces. Scott, who retired in 2011 after 24+ years of service, has re-enlisted as a Sargeant in the RCAF Search and Rescue, and will be

stationed at Greenwood, Nova Scotia. Scott was the fi rst rescue person on scene at the plane crash south of Port Alberni in 2006, and has received

commendations for previous rescues and performance. Scott represents a continuous presence of our family in

the Canadian Armed Forces since 1940 with the exception of his short retirement.


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THE S&A Group is currently looking for a professional and eager Admin-istrative Assistant for a rapidly ex-panding company in Vancouver,BC! -Data Entry -Schedule meetings -Answer and direct phone calls -Pre-pare scheduled reports -Filing, fax-ing, scanning, email correspon-dences -Strong use of Microsoft Offi ce and other offi ce management systems Job Requirements - -Must have Microsoft offi ce experience -1-2+ years administrative assistant experience -Provide exceptional customer service -Must have good organization skills -Multi-task in a fast working environment -Must have experience in Excel -Must be able to pass a full background check -Must be computer literate Starting Pay is $27.00 - $29.00 p/hour. Paid Holidays and benefi ts after 90 days. Please send your re-sume to : [email protected]

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Start date April 1, 2016Main Duties include:Hand harvesting Long Eng-lish Cucumber, using a hand held cutting imple-ment (knife), grading prod-uct into appropriate bins, pruning plants, removing crooked cucumber, pinch-ing back the shoots and re-moving unwanted plant ma-terial; Sort, weigh and pack cucumbers at the farm, load, unload and transfer product for transport.Education not required- Experience is an assetSalary: 10.50 to 12.50 hourly, 40 hours per week.Other Information: Work-ers must have the ability to work Tuesday – Saturday. Workday starts at 7:30 am and ends at 4:00 pm. 2 days off (Sunday-Monday) 30 minute lunch break and 2 healthy breaks of 15 min-utes. Workers must be able to work in a very hot envi-ronment (greenhouse)

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Controls Electrician & HVAC/R Mechanic

Tri-City Refrigeration Inc. now has opportunities for permanent, full time work in Terrace, BC.Electrician Requirements:• Red Seal Certifi cation• FSR designation preferred• Experience w/ DDC controlsMechanic Requirements:• Red Seal Certifi cation• B Gas Ticket• Experience w/ building controls

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FURNITURE

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All about giving back• Th e Alberni Valley News gives 11% of the cost of each Remem-brance Day Ad to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #293 and this year, a huge thank you to our business community who enabled us to donate $413.05.

• Rainbow Gardens held their annual Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale on Saturday and many came by to partake in the sale. Th is is one of the many fundraisers that the facility holds during the year.

Sonja Drinkwater has her eye on the local social scene and she welcomes your input. Let her know of any celebrations you’d like to share with our community.

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Alberni Valley News publisher Teresa Bird presents Legion president Monty Elliston with a

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Crowning GloryFamily Salon

• Walk-ins welcome

• Gift certificates

• Cherry Blooms Mascara & Eyeliner

• Joico Products

• Rusk Products

• Non Allergy Hair Colour

Phone 250-724-3241 • Toll Free 1.800.830.1066 www.MacDermott.com

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Crowning Glory

• men’s & women’s cuts • kid’s cuts • perms• color & highlights

Family Salon

“WE WANT TO MAKE YOU... ”At Valley Dental we deliver the highest quality family dentistry and a full range

of general and cosmetic procedures.

NOW OPEN SOME FRIDAYS.Call for an appointment.

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Rowdy Rudy vs. Andre “The Iceman” SnowStarts at 7pm, tickets $5 at the door.

Capitol Theatre Box Office will be closedfrom December 16th to January 3rd

Reopening January 4th at our regular hours:Monday -Thursday • 3 -6 pm

Rick Newton’s Detailing

3091 Nixon Street • 250-723-3340

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Don’t miss the Rollin Art Centre gallery transformed into Mistletoe Market. Find that perfect gift for that special someone.

Items include creative woodwork, original paintings, glass art, jewellery, cards, knitted goods, canvas floor mats, photography, pottery, ornaments galore and much more.

Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at the corner of Argyle and Eighth Avenue.

The gallery and decorated grounds will remain open late, Friday, Dec. 11 and Friday, Dec. 18, from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., for you to wander the beautifully decorated grounds and enjoy some holiday shopping in our gift shop and gallery. Mistletoe Market will be on until Dec. 23.

Pool murals

The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley, in collaboration with the city of Port Alberni is looking for artists to design original, permanent murals to be installed at Echo Centre Pool for our phase two project.

Different sized murals will once again

cover the walls in the pool area at Echo Aquatic Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for local artists to contribute to this exciting continued community project. These murals will be made out of aluminum composite panels.

All materials will be supplied. If you are interested please drop by the Rollin Art Centre, Echo Centre or call for 250-724-3412. Complete application packages and guidelines are available for pick

up at the Rollin Art Centre and Echo Centre. Deadline for all applications is January 15, 2016.

Books for Rollin

The Rollin Art Centre will begin collecting all your book donations, for our annual May fundraiser, beginning Feb. 1, at the Rollin Art Centre.

Please drop off all your gently used books in the large book bin under the

stairs at the Rollin Art Centre starting Feb 1, 2016.

Council members

This is a reminder to all current Community Arts Council members, and everyone else who would like to help support the Community Arts Council, that all memberships will now be renewed in Jan. 2016.

This annual membership date will be for everyone. If you have not yet renewed your membership for the 2016, pop by the Rollin Art Centre today.

Continued / A32

Mistletoe Market at Rollin CentreMELISSAMARTINArts Around

The Mistletoe Market is filled with holiday crafts, art and other gifts.

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USED JEWELLERY & BROKEN GOLD

• GOLD JEWELLERY• ALL KARAT GOLD 9K TO 24 K

PAYING CASH FOR GOLDGold Bars, Gold Coins, .9999 Gold,

Gold Bangles, Gold Chains & Rings,Charm Bracelets, Pocket Watch Chains,

9k • 10k • 14k • 18k • 24k • .9999

We’ll Buy All Quantities Of GoldAny Condition • Broken or Not

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER GOLD & SILVER PRICES HIT RECORD HIGHS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

& SELL NOW WHILE PRICES ARE HIGH!

• Old Costume Jewellery • Old wind-up watches (working or not) • Postage stamp collectionsWE ALSO BUY

GOLD COINSWe buy all gold coins. Prices based on coin condition and gold value. Inquiries invited.No obligation.

SCRAP GOLD & SILVERWe pay Cash for all items of gold, silver & platinum, regardless of age or condition.

SCRAP JEWELLERYWe are interested in purchasing scrap jewellery, gold, silver and platinum rings, bracelets, lockets, brooches, cameos, necklaces, earrings, and other items are all wanted. We buy anything made of solid gold, silver or platinum that can be recycled.

SCRAP GOLDWe buy gold in any form, condition or quantity.• Wedding rings -Gold pins and earrings•Gold Chains (any condition)• Any item made of gold• Gold teeth regardless of condition• Gold Watches • Cash for broken old goldWe melt & recycle all gold & silver so condition is unimportant.

COINS, WORLD COINS& PAPER MONEYWe buy all coins, tokens, paper moneyand Banknotes of Canada,The Provinces, USA and the world.

SCRAP SILVERWe buy all sterling, European, Continental, and American silverware, jewellery, industrial silver, Franklin and other private mint silver, jewelers’ fi lings, etc. regardless of condition or quantity. We buy anything made of solid silver that can be recycled. Prices based on current bullion market bid prices.

GOLD SCRAPWe purchase for cash all items of karat Gold, 9K to 24K, rings, watches, chains, dental gold… used or new …based on their gold weight value. We pay Cash!!!

SILVER COINSWe buy all silver coins. Prices based on coin condition and silver value. Inquiries invited.No obligation.

JEFF IS BACK!

Jeff would like to welcome all his customers both old and new to

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NEW Coin & Jewelry Store

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619 Townsite Rd., Nanaimo BC 250-618-8348OPEN Wednesday through Saturday • 10am - 5pm 20 years in business locally with someone

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USED JEWELRY & BROKEN GOLD & SILVER

Gold Bars, Gold Coins, .9999 Gold, Gold, Bangles,

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PAYING CASHFOR GOLD

One Cent1922 Canadian 1¢ copper $3.00 & up1923 Canadian 1¢ copper $5.00 & up1924 Canadian 1¢ copper $2.50 & up1925 Canadian 1¢ copper $4.00 & up

Five Cents1921 Canadian 5¢ silver $800.00 & up1925 Canadian 5¢ $15.00 & up1926F Canadian 5¢ $40.00 & up

Twenty Cents1858 $15.00 & up

Fifty Cents1947 Canadian M.L. $10.00 & up1948 Canadian $15.00 & up

Silver Dollars1945 $50.00 & up1947 M.L. $50.00 & up1948 $350.00 & up

This is just a small selection.We buy all kinds of collectors’ coins.

COLLECTORS’ COINS

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HARVEYBy Mary Chase

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Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter BobbieBased on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford

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A LOVELY SUNDAYfor Creve CoeurBy Tennessee Williams

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From / A31The cost is only $17

for adults, $12 for seniors and $22 for a family.

As we are a non-profit organization we rely on the generous support of art patrons like you. So please, help support the Community Arts Council today so we can help support local artists tomorrow.

Arts and crafts fair

Friends and family, we would like to welcome you to a home studio where we’ll have our handmade art and crafts for sale. We have stocking stuffers, works of art, handmade jewellery, gift cards, body products, hand sewn purses or driftwood creations. Where - 3876 Keeha Drive, Port Alberni, When - Sunday December 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Look for the balloons outside.

What’s on at Char’s:

• Fridays 8-11 p.m., Disco Dance Social Fridays – TGIF-LGBT-PIPA hosted by Don Tecson

• Sundays 7-8:30 p.m., Motown Dance

Social Sundays - Great Escape - classic rock, country & Motown

• Saturday, Dec 19, 8-10 p.m., Christmas Concert – Beth Marie Anderson – jazz/country/traditional

• Monday, Dec. 21, 7-9 p.m., Lounge Music – Port Alberni’s own Mohr Masala rehearsals

• Thursday, Dec. 24, 6-7 p.m., Social – Christmas Eve! – stop by to wish one and all a Merry Christmas!

• Friday, Dec 25, 6-7 p.m., Social – Merry Christmas! – stop by to wish one and all a Merry Christmas!

Wed, Dec 30th, 7-9 pm, Musicians’ Open Mic – Own the Stage hosted by Jeff Hallworth

Melissa Martin is the

Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, at the Rollin Art Centre. Call 250-724-3412.

Arts and crafts fair Dec. 30 at Rollin

The Lion The Bear The Fox’ Christopher Arruda performs in front of a packed room at Char’s Landing on Dec. 1. Char’s Landing will be closed for a private booking on Dec. 22 but otherwise open during the holidays (including Chirstmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day).

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day, Cicon said that there’s currently no liability for either the engineering firm

used to come up with the project nor the contracto until the project is finished.

“We’re not blaming the structural

engineer by any means,” Cicon said.

“For a renovation project, all items aren’t known at the time. Should they be

identified? Well the more they are, the more secure your costs are... but the fact is that everything isn’t obvious at the

time. You take that risk.”

However, Cicon said that if something goes wrong with the bridge after the work

is complete, whoever is liable will be held accountable.

“If there is negligence, there will be accountability.”

Bridge renos come with risks: Cicon

From / A6The regulations,

proposed by city planner Scott Smith, mirror those in Vancouver.

However, Anderson thinks that Port Alberni shouldn’t be so hasty in following Vancouver’s example.

“At last count, Vancouver had over 100 dispensaries, 200 applications—more marijuana dispensaries than Starbucks stores, two times the number of Tim Hortons,” he said.

Following the meeting, Coun. Ron Paulson challenged Anderson’s assertion than regulating medical marijuana dispensaries meant that the city was condoning them.

“The stuff is illegal—on that aspect, Mr. Anderson and I are absolutely on the same side,” he said.

“This puts us in a really tight spot.”

But Paulson still believes that doing something is better than nothing.

Medical marijuana is presently regulated at the federal level. However, municipalities such as Vancouver have imposed their own regulatory bylaws.

“Council understands perfectly that this is illegal. But if we’re sitting back, doing nothing and waiting for the RCMP then it’s the Wild West out there—it’s open game, open season,” he said.

“But we, from our side, can try to get some control over this before there’s 10 here.”[email protected]

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(250) 723-4343

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(250) 723-8119

7179

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3169 2nd Ave (between Argyle & Athol) Call 778-421-5221

Everything is made fresh, from the rubs for our Smokin Meats, to the Sauces, soups and sides!

-Hand breaded in house-Chicken Strips with fries $8.00

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CARIBBEAN LOBSTER TAIL .................. $19.95CARIBBEAN LOBSTER TAILS ................ $29.95SURF & TURF .................................... $29.95SEAFOOD PLATTER ............................ $33.95CHICKEN CORDON BLEU ..................... $17.00MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ................. $17.00GREEK PLATTER ................................ $19.95PRIME RIB ....................................... $24.95

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8oz New York StriploinFRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL 4-9PM

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