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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Vol. 10 No. 35
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Kayla Aolick gained her independence when seizure guide dog Shadow came into her life. Now she’s trying to help someone else find that freedom.
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He’s No. 1 in her eyes
SUSAN QUINNALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
Kayla Aolick has known her guide dog Shadow is No. 1 in her heart since the first time she met him in Oakville, Ont. at the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides program.
The Port Alberni woman, 24, was honoured when earlier this year, following a social media campaign, Shadow won a Purina Better Together award.
Now, she wants to give such a rewarding experience to someone else who might need a seizure guide dog.
Aolick has suffered from seizures since
she was 12, when she had a cancerous brain tumour removed. Shadow has given her back her freedom.
“If you’re someone that didn’t get to have a proper independence before, like with me for example, the dog guide gives you your independence back. It makes you feel
normal,” she said.Each dog costs
approximately $25,000 to train and team up with a client, Aolick said. Shadow has meant so much to her, that she would like to bring that sense of freedom to someone else. So she is raising money to pay for a seizure dog.
Her first fundraiser
is a birthday party for Shadow on Saturday, Feb. 20, 1–3:30 p.m. at Gyro Youth Centre, 3245 Seventh Ave. (behind the curling club). Admission is $2 per person ($1 for kids 12 and under). There will be a silent auction and donations are welcome. No gifts, please.
Kayla Aolick introduces her seizure guide dog Shadow shortly after she got him in 2012.
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www.albernivalleynews.com A3Alberni Valley News - Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016
Public wants city growthAirport moves ahead
Nation bids for Clutesi
KATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
A focus on economic growth, fiscal responsibility and innovation were the themes of the City of Port Alberni’s public budget meeting on Feb. 10.
Residents were invited to come tell city council what they liked and didn’t like about proposals like decreased bus service, kitchen and yard waste collection and more.
“As a community, we can’t take on more than we can afford,” Mayor Mike Ruttan told a gathering of 20 residents at Echo Centre. Currently, the city is sitting at a proposed residential tax increase of 1.8 per cent for 2016.
“But unless we pay attention to the livability aspect, those things that make it important to live here, not only are we not going to be able to grow, we’re not going to have a reason for people to come and stay and share our lifestyle.”
Using those limited funds to make connections was key, Ruttan said.
“We have to be able to connect as a community. We have a number of initiatives where we pay attention to our capacity to connect, both in terms of electronic connections and in terms of
transportation.”Residents queried
mayor and council on a variety of issues.
“I have one concern that I think has been neglected which is Argyle Street going down to Harbour Quay,” a retired realtor asked.
“There are many vacant buildings and I know you can’t do much about that—you don’t own the buildings—but perhaps beautification of trees would maybe hide the buildings. It’s a bad, bad, bad scene.”
Resident Malcolm Menninga brought up waterfront access.
“In terms of visually appealing, non-motorized access recreational waterfront, there’s only one in the city that I’m aware of and that’s Paper Mill Dam. Are there plans to enhance these features?” he asked, noting that he specifically meant oceanfront and not
lakes.Ruttan said that
there are plans in the works for a project near Harbour Quay, but that the city wasn’t yet ready to release details.
“Assuming that’s Esso Beach, that area’s not compatible to a non-motorized recreational use. Are there any plans for areas that are more compatible?” Menninga challenged. Esso Beach refers to a small waterfront lot between Harbour Quay and the Harbour Quay Marina.
“There aren’t plans yet but that’s not to say it wouldn’t be important,” Ruttan answered.
The city’s aging infrastructure was another hot topic.
“My concern is infrastructure. The budget has not given it a high priority, it seems we haven’t done that in a number of years,” said resident Neil Anderson.
The possible Rainbow Gardens expansion was also a concern.
“It’s not going to make a big difference because what we need to get people out of the acute care facilities is extended care. It’s the only thing that will do that.”
Anderson added that he didn’t think selling the park was a smart move, money-wise.
“With a lack of funds to put forward to the many issues that we’re talking about tonight...we’re looking at selling [Westporte Park] so that Rainbow Gardens can expand. My concern is that if we sell that property it will not be enough money to do the development that you’re proposing in that area.”
Council will consider the results of the public input session at a public meeting at 2 p.m. on Feb. [email protected]
KATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District voted to tender out engineering services for the expansion of the regional airport.
The ACRD has been turned down in all of its grant applications, leaving them needing to borrow all $6 million. They received voter approval to borrow up to $6 million to extend the runway via an alternate approval process this summer.
Not all directors were convinced; Ucluelet and Sproat Lake voted against.
“The question in my mind is do we go and try to find money with the new federal government and potentially talking to the province? Is it worth it to postpone the project?” Cherry Creek director Lucas Banton asked prior to the vote.
Port Alberni director Jack McLeman said it wasn’t worth waiting.
“We’ve been turned down by three [grant bodies], we’ve had an alternate approval
process we’ve gone through, we have investors wanting to stay or leave or come and not come to the airport. If we wait another year, we might as well say we don’t want the airport.”
Beaver Creek director John McNabb said that at $14 of taxes per $200,000 home, the decision was easy.
“Last time I bought a case of beer, it was $39. I can live without a case of beer. We need to do everything we can to encourage grants to come forward.”
City of Port Alberni economic development manager Pat Deakin said that Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Shirley Bond
had set her office to helping Port Alberni secure funding for the airport expansion, following a meeting the prior week.
“Their director of economic development for the transportation infrastructure program is really pushing to get us support for the project on a variety of fronts,” Deakin said.
“They recognize with the memorandum of understanding that the Coulson Group signed with Airbus back in November [2015], there is huge opportunity and potential for the aerospace industry in the Valley to move forward.”
The province announced $8 million in funding this year to support infrastructure improvements at B.C. airports this year as part of the 2016 B.C. Air Access Program.
Access to an enhanced airport could also bolster other economic development in the region, Deakin added.
“It is important to continue to move.”
If we wait another year, we might as well say we don’t want the airport.– Jack McLeman
KATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The Hupacasath First Nation announced plans to put in a proposal for development at Clutesi Haven Marina.
“We propose a year-round, indoor-outdoor farmers market and
food and tech hub,” Hupacasath First Nation councillor Jolleen Dick told the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District board last week.
“Featuring fish sales, farm sales, crafts, prepared cultural foods, this
building is a feature landmark en route to the west coast, allowing visitors to stop, shop, eat, relax and explore the community,” she said.
The deadline for the Clutesi Haven RFP is Feb. [email protected]
Acting city manager Tim Pley, left, speaks to a half-empty room at Echo Centre last Wednesday for the city’s first public budget session. City staff just about outnumbered the 20 members of the public who came to listen.
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www.albernivalleynews.com A5Alberni Valley News - Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016
he boy-band allure of Justin Trudeau and the photogenic qualities of his wife are fading.
Canadians are starting to shift their attention from the prime minister’s
admittedly nice hair to his election campaign promises.
To be fair to the Liberals, just undoing the heavy-handed excesses of the nine-year Harper reign might take all of a four-year mandate.
That underscores the importance of digging into this Herculean task as quickly as possible.
The Trudeau version 2.0 has tabled just four bills since it formed government about 100 days ago.
The Liberals have fulfilled one campaign promise by introducing
a tax break for the middle-income tax group and a tax hike for those earning more than $200,000.
Three bills are before the House of Commons, including repealing two Conservative
private members’ bills regarded as an attack on unions, although Tory Senators are muttering about blocking them.
While not being
Harper is a great start, it’s time for the Liberals to start putting some flesh on the bones of the vision Trudeau articulated as he campaigned.
That will begin to happen in earnest when the government tables its first budget, expected
next month.West Coast mariners hope
there will be some good news in that document regarding the Harper government closure of the Tofino Marine Communications Traffic Services Centre and the impending closure of the Comox MCTS.
Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns is raising the issue.
“The Conservative decision to close the Tofino MCTS centre in Ucluelet left coastal communities without protection,” Johns said Jan. 29 in the House of Commons. “My community is still reeling from the sinking of the Leviathan II [whalewatching vessel] and the recent loss of lives. This tragedy underlined that having local eyes and ears is essential for coastal safety.
“The Liberals promised to restore the coast guard’s ability to respond to emergencies, so will they back this up by immediately reopening the Tofino marine communication centre?” added Johns, who lived in Tofino for two decades.
West coast hopes Liberals listened
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– Gord Johns
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Cont’d on A7
When the largest cities of B.C. sneeze, the rest of the province catches a cold.
It’s not difficult to take a cynical posture when one hears a government’s throne speech. They are, by nature, a way to list vague references to a government’s plan for the year. Details are scarce and nothing is set in stone.
Where the rubber hits the road is the budget that follows the throne speech, where it’s revealed which plans are actually going to get funding.
Case in point from this week’s throne speech in Victoria: promises related to housing.
The real estate industry is under the microscope on the Lower Mainland this week and the throne speech promised the government “will look into any allegations of improper behaviour in the housing market and, where appropriate, take action.”
The focus is on million-dollar-plus properties being flipped, or “shadow flipped.”
This is relevant to the Vancouver market, where the average home costs around $1 million.
Housing issues in the central Island are not likely to hit the radar of Premier Christy Clark or her government. We suspect they look at the average price for a home here — less than $400,000 — and dismiss any talk of housing issues.
They would be wrong. If you are under 40 years of age here and you aren’t working for the school district or another form of government, you are likely working in some service-industry job. Or a couple of them. Incentives to become an owner instead of a renter carry no water — you are living paycheque to paycheque.
Rental units for the central Island, if you can find them, gobble around 40 per cent of your take-home pay. Throw utilities, food, a vehicle and a phone into the mix and, voila, paycheque gone.
What’s really needed here is affordable housing. We believe provincial government initiatives that will encourage both municipalities (which have land sitting vacant) and developers to build affordable housing will go a long way to increasing the quality of life for all. Those who can spend a lower percentage of their pay on rent can spend that money in the community.
Affordable housing can increase tax revenue — property and income taxes — for municipalities and the provincial/federal governments, which in turn can be used for improving infrastructure and services, which is a win for all.
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It’s called ‘gaslighting’, and it’s abuse“You are
overreacting.”“It wasn’t that bad.
I was just joking.”“You are just being
too emotional.”“That never
happened – you are just imagining it.”
Hearing any of these statements in a
conversation can be frustrating. However, when they are a part of a regular barrage of criticism aimed at controlling another person, they are more than rude—they are abusive.
Called ‘gaslighting’, this type of abuse uses statements like the above to create doubt in a person’s
mind by making them think they are going insane. The name comes from a 1930’s play Gas Light in which the main character attempts to drive his wife crazy by dimming the gas powered lights in their home and then denying the lights are changing.
MGM made the play into a classic thriller film in 1944, starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer. In this story, the character of Paula marries the villainous Gregory, not realizing that he is the one who murdered her aunt and wants to steal her jewelry. To cover up his treachery, he tries to persuade Paula that she is going mad.
He plants missing objects on her in order to make her believe that she has no recollection of reality. He tries
to isolate her, not allowing her to have visitors or leave the house.
Essentially, gaslighting describes forms of manipulation that are designed to make the victim lose their grip on the truth or reality.
Gaslighting can be a terrifying experience. It quickly puts people on the defensive to try to justify their own actions or behaviours when it actually starts out with a challenge to someone else’s questionable behaviour.
Gaslighting fabrications may be presented so convincingly, with such conviction a person begins to question themselves, their own memories and judgment. A fear begins, that other people who don’t know the truth might be persuaded
to believe some of the gaslighter’s distortions.
Gaslighting often is found in conjunction with other abuse, such as physical or verbal. The abusive person may try to convince the other that what they remember happening
in fact never did. Or, they may calmly ask, ‘why can’t you just get over it?”
Gaslighting may also start in the beginning of a relationship. The abusive person wants to get the other to begin doubting from the get-go. The self-esteem of the other will plummet and they will feel less than the other person – less intelligent, less capable, and less adequate.
This often leads to the person not having a sense of who they are, believing that they no longer are a
person of any worth or have a voice that will be heard. This keeps them tied to the relationship.
What to do?First seek
counselling support. Next try to document what is happening. Write the incidents down in a journal and put the journal in a safe place. This can help to recognize the pattern of gaslighting and be a record of the truth. Lastly, know that gaslighting is a type of manipulation that anyone can fall victim to. This type of abuse is not just limited to lower education or lower income. It happens across the board, to men and to women. Gaslighting is very, very subtle and it is not until one is deeply caught, they get an inkling that something is really ‘not right’.
Pamela Ana MA, CCC, owns Wellness Matters Counselling
and Psychotherapy. Call 250-723-9818 or e-mailwellnessmatters@shaw.
ca.
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Gaslighting can be a terrifying experience.
SUSAN QUINNALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The Salvation Army has put its property on Redford Street up for sale and will be moving into the old post office building on Argyle Street by the summer.
The real estate listing was online last week. On Feb. 11 the Salvation Army released a statement saying that for “convenience and accessibility of those we serve, and to maximize operational efficiencies,” they would be moving to a facility where they could house all their services in one
building.The Salvation
Army church, food bank, family services and thrift store will operate out of the old post office building at 4877 Argyle St., across from city hall, the statement read.
Port Alberni Salvation Army Lt. Michelle Cale was not available for comment before the News went to press.
The property on Redford, which stretches a full city block from Fourth to Fifth Avenues has been listed for $439,000 with Royal LePage.
Salvation Army moving uptown
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“Pleasurable Diversions: Outdoor Recreation in the Alberni Valley” Will be the summer exhibit at the Alberni Valley Museum. We are looking for stories and objects that would add to the exhibit - Do you have a � shing, hiking , boating or other outdoor story tell? Memories of the Klitsa Lodge, time at the lake or on the inlet, a story about how your family came to the Valley? Come and enjoy sharing your memories of recreation in the Alberni Valley and discussing the plans for this exciting exhibit.
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www.albernivalleynews.com A7Alberni Valley News - Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016
A healthy lunch for $10 can be hard to find,
but that’s just what the new Taste Buddies Eatery on Margaret Street is offering.
Carey Roth, Steven Terryberry and Peter Hammer are three buddies that grew up in Port Alberni and decided to create a great place to grab lunch or an early dinner at a reasonable price.
Terryberry’s parents at one time owned the Dairy Queen and he grew up in the restaurant business.
“Steven really knows what he is doing and that has really helped us,” says Roth.
They all help out in the kitchen where they produce wraps, sandwiches, and a few specialty items such as chili, pho soup
and a curried chicken dish. All meals are $10 or less, tax in, and include a drink and a salad or bag of potato chips.
All the meat is cooked and prepared in house.
Taste Buddies is located next to the Alberni Valley News office on Margaret Street. They are open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Mondays.
•••Another restaurant
is in the works at the new Thunderbird Building. The Uchucklesaht Tribe government is looking for a restaurateur to lease and operate the restaurant facilities in the new downtown administration building at the corner of Arygle Street and Kingsway. The
restaurant space is 1,832 square feet with a large covered patio of 625 square feet.
The deadline to submit an application is March 7 at noon. For more information contact Scott Coulson at [email protected].
•••Jowsey’s Furniture
is showing the love this month with free delivery of any
mattress purchase when you make a donation to the food bank.
“It’s a win-win really,” says store owner Jennifer Norn. “the food bank needs the help this time of year.” The offer is available for the month of February only. www.jowseys.ca.
•••Quality Foods,
which began in 1982
as Qualicum Foods in Qualicum Beach, has expanded to View Royal in Victoria.
“We’re very excited to expand our unique brand of grocery retailing to residents of View Royal and the surrounding communities,” states Ken Schley, one of the founding partners.
Quality Foods has a well-established presence on Vancouver Island with 10 stores north of the Malahat, and another in Powell River. Along with the Langford store that opened last year in the Greater Victoria area, the
new QF View Royal location raises the store count to 13.
“We are proud of the result of nearly 34 years of learning, innovating and tweaking that has culminated in what we believe to be a flagship independent store in the grocery industry,” says Schley. “The powerful blend of information we have accumulated from our customers’
feedback, applying new methods of doing things—from technology to work flow —and being open to change, even when it’s difficult, has made us stronger as store operators and as people over the years.”
Teresa Bird is the Alberni Valley News
publisher. If you have a business tip for her,
e-mail [email protected].
It’s all about the food as new eateries openTERESABIRDBusiness Beat
Coast needs its MCTS centreCont’d from A5
The Liberals vowed to restore the coast guard’s ability to react to marine emergencies, although they have yet to announce any action, Johns has noted.
Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser was mayor of Tofino in 1998 when a whale-watching boat capsized and a German tourist died.
Like Johns, Fraser understands the importance of MCTS centres, which co-ordinate marine rescues among other duties.
The Leviathan II sinking was a tragedy, but its timing gives Johns, Fraser and others leverage to try to ensure something good arises from the loss of six lives.
Were it not for the prompt and heroic
response of boaters in the area, including from the Ahousaht First Nation, many more than six tourists would have died.
Such a prompt reaction from private individuals does not
always happen in such emergencies. That’s why the two MCTS centres should be funded and staffed with marine first-response professionals.
Mark Allan has been a journalist for more than 30
years, the past 14 on Vancouver Island.
His column about B.C. and federal
politics runs every two weeks.
Steven Terryberry, left, Peter Hammer and Carey Roth have opened Taste Buddies Eatery on Margaret Street.
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National Cupcake Day is Feb 29th. Since 2013 supporters of the SPCA have
baked a total of 52,173 cupcakes, resulting in a total of 1.2 million dollars raised for animal welfare. Help the animals in our community who need you most.
RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty is sponsoring this event and will drop off cupcakes to your business for a donation to our local SPCA.
Please make cheques payable to SPCA. To order please call the office at 250-723-5666.
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.
SONJA DRINKWATERCall [email protected]
Cupcakes to help our critters
RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty Realtors are ready to deliver cupcakes for National Cupcake Day on February 29th.
Left, Kayla Babiuk an animal care attendant at the local SPCA shows off these cute puppies, hardy and Dottie that are up for adoption.
No need to ask where Romeo is, he is with Kayla Babiuk of the local SPCA and is up for adoption.
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016 - Alberni Valley News A8 www.albernivalleynews.com
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Whole Pork Tenderloin11.00 per kg
High LinerFish & Chips550-600gr
399
$12 349PerLB
High LinerFish SticksBreaded Cod, 350gr
High LinerFish500gr or 700gr
for
CanadianExtra Lean Ground Round Beef1kg
forforforfor499
OlivieriFilled Pasta500-800gr
Saputo LiteMozzarellissimaBari Pizza Mozzarella Cheese, 454gr
OlivieriGnocchi350gr
KraftParmesan Cheese250gr
499
399
EverlandOrganic Coconut Oil or Quinoa500ml or 681gr
EverlandOrganic Cocount Milk400ml
3$5for
599PerLB
CanadianBeef Simmering Short Ribs13.20 per kg
Boneless Sirloin End Pork Loin Chops8.80 per kg Grain Fed
Free Run
Locally Raised BC Poultry
599 2$5
699
Sunrise FarmsWhole Roasting Chicken7.69 per kg
499
SaputoBari Ricotta500gr
PerLB
for
599 599
Everland100% Pure Coconut Water520ml
4$5forPLUS
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Sunrise FarmsBoneless Skinless
Chicken Thighs13.20 per kg
499PerLB 599
PerLB
Sunrise FarmsSunrise Farms
Grain Fed Free Run
Locally Raised BC Poultry
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MjbPremium CoffeeClassic Roast Fine Grind, 1kg
Kicking HorseOrganic Whole Bean Coffee454gr
International DelightCoffee Whitener473ml
599Jane’sPub Style Chicken800gr
Olympic Previously FrozenPork Dinner Sausages6.59 per kg
Dr. OetkerCasa Di Mama Pizza395-410gr
Dr. OetkerPanebello Bakery Crust Pizza420-450gr
OlymelBacon375gr
OlymelOriginal Wieners450gr
888299
PerLB
2$8
Canadian AAOutside Round Oven Roast
13.20 per kg
999PerLB
399 399
NestleCarnation Breakfast Anytime or Essentials Drink10x40gr or 6x237ml
NescafeInstant CoffeeSelected, 100-170gr
599
DanoneActivia Probiotic Yogurt12x100gr
DanoneActivia Probiotic Yogurt650gr
2$7for
2$5NestleCarnation Hot Chocolate Mix225-500gr
399
599
DanoneOikos Greek Yogurt500gr or 4x100gr
2$7for
777 for
1199
599
Canadian AAAT-Bone Grilling
Steak22.02 per kg
for2$7for
PerLB
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DareOriginal Wagon Wheels630gr
PRIMO PRODUCTS AT PRIMO PRICES SPREAD SOME HAPPY
DareDareDareDareDareQuakerOats709gr-1kg
Clover LeafChunk or Flaked Light Skipjack Tuna in Water170gr
Black Diamond Shredded Cheese340gr
Vlasic Pickles1lt
DareBreaktime Cookies250gr
DareUltimate Cookies350gr
Dole100% Juice1.36lt
Newman’s OwnAll Natural Dressing350ml
Black DiamondCheddar Cheese907gr
Kellogg’sMuslix or Two Scoops Raisin Bran Cereal450gr or 755gr
Minute MaidSimply Orange Juice2.63lt
Kellogg’sCerealSelected, 312-425gr
KraftStove Top Stuffing Mix120gr
PrimoPasta900gr
Miss Vickie’sKettle Cooked Potato Chips220gr
Newman’s OwnMedium Salsa415ml
499 499
QuakerHarvest Breakfast Fruit Squares300gr
499
QuakerSoft Baked Oatmeal CookiesOatmeal & Raisin, 210gr
999
PrimoBeans or Chick Peas540ml
4$5for
BecelSoft Margarine
Original, 1.81kg
Que PasaOrganic Tortilla Chips425gr
QuakerCrispy Minis Chips100gr
QuakerChewy Granola BarsSelected, 130-196gr
Black DiamondCheestrings336gr
Aunt JemimaWaffles354gr
QuakerHarvest Crunch Granola Cereal470-600gr
KraftShake ‘n Bake Coating Mix140-184gr
PurexDouble Roll Bathroom Tissue12’s
TexanaRice2kg
499
299
Five Alive or NesteaBeverage1.75lt
2$5for
2$5for
499 399
SpongeTowelsEcono Paper Towels6 Big Rolls, 6’s
PrimoTomatoes796ml
PrimoThick & Zesty Pasta Sauce680ml
4$5for4$5for
DoleSparklers or 100% Juice12x340-355ml
4$5for
399
999
DoleFruit Cups or Squeezable Fruit Pouch4x107ml or 4x90gr
2$4for
KraftMiracle Whip or Mayo890ml
ScottiesMulti Facial Tissue6x88-140’s
3$10for
499
499
KraftPeanut Butter500gr
KraftCheez Whiz450gr
KraftPhiladelphia Cream Cheese227-250gr
3$10for
KraftSingles Process Cheese Product450gr
299
2$5for
QuakerHarvest Granola Bars175gr
2$5for
299
2$5for
4$10for4$5for
4$5for4$5for 599 599 3$10for
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Quality Foods an Island Original Cavendish FarmsFries or Wedges750gr
CavendishHash Brown Potatoes or Patty600-750gr
2$5for3$5for
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Prices in effect February 15-21, 2015
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DareOriginal Wagon Wheels630gr
PRIMO PRODUCTS AT PRIMO PRICES SPREAD SOME HAPPY
DareDareDareDareDareQuakerOats709gr-1kg
Clover LeafChunk or Flaked Light Skipjack Tuna in Water170gr
Black Diamond Shredded Cheese340gr
Vlasic Pickles1lt
DareBreaktime Cookies250gr
DareUltimate Cookies350gr
Dole100% Juice1.36lt
Newman’s OwnAll Natural Dressing350ml
Black DiamondCheddar Cheese907gr
Kellogg’sMuslix or Two Scoops Raisin Bran Cereal450gr or 755gr
Minute MaidSimply Orange Juice2.63lt
Kellogg’sCerealSelected, 312-425gr
KraftStove Top Stuffing Mix120gr
PrimoPasta900gr
Miss Vickie’sKettle Cooked Potato Chips220gr
Newman’s OwnMedium Salsa415ml
499 499
QuakerHarvest Breakfast Fruit Squares300gr
499
QuakerSoft Baked Oatmeal CookiesOatmeal & Raisin, 210gr
999
PrimoBeans or Chick Peas540ml
4$5for
BecelSoft Margarine
Original, 1.81kg
Que PasaOrganic Tortilla Chips425gr
QuakerCrispy Minis Chips100gr
QuakerChewy Granola BarsSelected, 130-196gr
Black DiamondCheestrings336gr
Aunt JemimaWaffles354gr
QuakerHarvest Crunch Granola Cereal470-600gr
KraftShake ‘n Bake Coating Mix140-184gr
PurexDouble Roll Bathroom Tissue12’s
TexanaRice2kg
499
299
Five Alive or NesteaBeverage1.75lt
2$5for
2$5for
499 399
SpongeTowelsEcono Paper Towels6 Big Rolls, 6’s
PrimoTomatoes796ml
PrimoThick & Zesty Pasta Sauce680ml
4$5for4$5for
DoleSparklers or 100% Juice12x340-355ml
4$5for
399
999
DoleFruit Cups or Squeezable Fruit Pouch4x107ml or 4x90gr
2$4for
KraftMiracle Whip or Mayo890ml
ScottiesMulti Facial Tissue6x88-140’s
3$10for
499
499
KraftPeanut Butter500gr
KraftCheez Whiz450gr
KraftPhiladelphia Cream Cheese227-250gr
3$10for
KraftSingles Process Cheese Product450gr
299
2$5for
QuakerHarvest Granola Bars175gr
2$5for
299
2$5for
4$10for4$5for
4$5for4$5for 599 599 3$10for
3$10for
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2$6for2$6for
299 4$5for5$10for
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Quality Foods an Island Original Cavendish FarmsFries or Wedges750gr
CavendishHash Brown Potatoes or Patty600-750gr
2$5for3$5for
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Prices in effect February 15-21, 2015
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Organically YoursOrganic Dried Cranberries200gr
49949¢Per100 gr
299
Jelly Beans
Available at select stores only.Available at select stores only.Available at select stores only.
1095 595
Medium
Almond Chicken Chop Suey
Jane’sBreaded Fish
Selected, 580-615gr
Frozen or Previously FrozenBoneless Skinless Basa Fillets
FreshSole Fillets
1498 Piece Happy California Rolls
16 Piece Maki Platter
799
599
Quality FreshSweet Treats Chocolate Buds or Macaroons400gr
Previously FrozenSkinless Halibut Fillets
SchneidersCervelat or Hungarian Salami
449
299Per100 gr
SchneidersTomato Basil
Turkey Breast
169
ViennaRoast Beef or New York
Style Corned Beef
69¢Per100 gr
MediumDeli Salad
888Quality FreshFamily Favourites Oriental MixFancy, 275gr
399
French AicDouble Cream Brie Cheese
ColdBBQ Pork Back Ribs
599
229
349249Per100gr
Per100 gr
• Broccoli & Grape• Coleslaw Vinaigrette• Pasta Primavera
Per100gr
Per100 gr
149Per100 gr
WEATHER PERMITTING
ContinentalOld Fashioned Ham
Per100 gr
Per100gr
995
LargeFried Rice 750MediumSweet & Sour Pork
8 PieceDeep Fried Prawns
Deli & Cheese
Seafood • Quality Foods
Sushi
Available at select stores only.
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8”Pie
Italian BunsSelected Alpine Bread
Cream Puffs Turtle Cheesecake
2$5249
399
Pepperoni Cheese Sticks
Old Fashioned Donuts
for
799
69¢
Arm & Hammer2x Concentrated Liquid
Detergent2.03lt
399SurfFabric Softener SheetsIsland Breeze, 120’s
CloroxBleach3.57lt
399
ShoutLaundry Stain Remover650-946ml
DairylandPlus Trutaste Lactose Free Milk2lt
Blueberry Muffins
Chapman’sNo Sugar Added Ice Cream or NoveltiesAssorted Sizes
Trueblue or TrueblackCocktail1.36lt
Happy WaterNaturally Alkaline Lithia Water6x500ml or 5lt
Want-WantSuperslim Brown Rice Crisps100gr
499
6 pack
3996 pack
499599
2$3
Udi’sGluten Free Pizza264-286gr
McGavin’s or Dempster’sBreadSelected, 500-570gr
4$10for
Silver HillsSprouted Whole Grain BreadSelected, 430-615gr
Dorset CerealsMuesli540-620gr
299
1299
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2$5for
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299
3498 pack
• Banana Cream• Banana Split• Chocolate Cream• Keylime
for
2$5for
Bakery
Quality Foods • Taste for Life
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B.C. Bouquet
Mexican GrownBunched Red or Gold Beets1499 Washington Grown
Organic Yellow Onions3lb bag
Mexican Grown “Hot House”On the Vine Tomatoes13.20 per kg3991299
6” Azalea
299599PerLB
Mexican GrownBeefsteak Tomatoes4.39 per kg
199199PerLB
Eat SmartSweet Kale Salad12oz
499499
B.C. GrownGreen or Red Cabbage2.18 per kg 99¢99¢
Mexican GrownZucchini Squash3.28 per kg
149149PerLB
California/Mexican GrownBroccoli Crowns4.15 per kg
188188PerLBC
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California GrownLarge Navel Oranges3.28 per kg 149149PerLB
Hawaiian Grown“Solo Variety” Papayas
399399California Grown “Andy Boy”Romaine Hearts3’s
399399169169PerLB
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B.C. Grown “Extra Fancy”Ambrosia Apples
B.C. Grown “Fancy”Red Delicious Apples
B.C. Grown “Extra Fancy”Spartan Apples
3.73 per kg
PerLB
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Thank YouWholesome Meals on Wheels Association
The Board of Directors of Wholesome Meals on Wheels Association wishes to thank the following for their generous donations and assistance during the year 2015. It was greatly appreciated and allows us to continue providing a very worthwhile service to our seniors and others in need.
Thank you also to all those who made a donation to Meals on Wheels and wish to remain anonymous. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. If we have missed acknowledging any donation, it is with regret and we apologize for any oversight.
A. V. Lions ClubPort Alberni Rotary ClubRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #293Vancouver Island Health AuthorityBuy Low FoodsKinsmen ClubTrefoil Guild of Girl Guides
CUPE Local 118Sunshine Club QuiltersRoyal Bank of CanadaNordly Building AssociationProv. Of B.C. Gaming BranchCoastal Community Credit UnionEagles Ladies Auxiliary
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ALBERNI VALLEYMINOR SOFTBALL
Early bird Registration
• U10 and younger $85
• U19 and younger $105
albernisoftball.com for more information
Register at Echo Minor Field House Lower Level
7457
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Feb 20, 21, 27, 28Mar 12, 13Apr 3
Mar 2, 3, 16, 1710-2 6-8
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SPORTSThis girl loves her hockey
MALIKA MCDONALDSPECIAL TO THE NEWS
I’m a girl, I’m 11 years old and have played hockey since I was four. We do as good as the boys, if not even better! I’m going to tell you about the boys, myself and hockey.
About a year ago when I went to a hockey camp, I was the only girl. A mom or dad phoned the person that runs the camp and said “this camp is for boys, not girls!” Then the camp instructor said “she has the right to be here she has the ability too”.
That got me so mad because I love hockey and I think it’s wrong to say girls can’t play. I love playing and hockey is my life!
I hope that girls can always play hockey if they want to.
The quote that always runs through my head is: “The bigger you dream, the better you play!”
That reminds me of the girls that play hockey before and after school.
They dream and dream and never ever quit.
If someone says girls don’t play hockey and tell me to quit I’ll just skate away.
Never quit! Do what you love and never ever let someone get in your way.
Malika McDonald, a Grade 6 French Immersion student at Alberni Elementary School, loves playing hockey so much she has written about it.
A parent saying ‘girls can’t play hockey with boys’ prompted this player to write
Call Circulation 250-723-6399
Going out of town or on vacation?
Bill Milne keeps an eye on his rock to see if it goes where he wants it to during a fun bonspiel at the Alberni Valley Curling Club last month. The club is hosting a free curling session on Friday, Feb. 19 from 7–9 p.m. Everyone age 11 and up is welcome to come and try out the sport.
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WILLIAMSON, Margaret passed away peacefully on Friday,
February 5, 2016 at the age of 95 aft er a 10 year battle with Diabetes.
Predeceased by her husband Les aft er 69 years of marriage; three brothers, and one sister.She will be missed by daughter Elaine (George); granddaughter Michelle (Mikkel) as well as many nieces
and nephews; and dear friends Anne, Ernie and Gertie.
She was born in the interior of BC in 1920 and lived in Vancouver for a short
time before moving to the Copper Mountain near Princton. In 1957 the family moved to Port Alberni. Mom worked at Jowsey’s before it was a furniture store and Rexall Drugs. She loved her garden, especially the fl owers and enjoyed baking – she made the best pies and tarts. Both Les and Margaret shared a passion for Big Band music and would be at every dance at the Italian hall, Octoberfest or McMorans in Victoria. Th ey also took trips to Hawaii, Mexico, an Alaska cruise and bus tours to Reno as well as many road trips to the interior. Mom spent 6 ¾ months living at Qualicum Manor and was so very happy there. A private family service will be held at a later date. Th e family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the amazing staff at Qualicum Manor for their care and compassion. Mom so enjoyed the beautiful gardens there. Also, a thank you to Dr. Biglow and Dr Meyer. Also a big thank you to Chapel of Memories for all your help, your kindness and to Margaret and Taylor for getting Mom all dressed up to meet up with Dad for one more dance.
You are at peace now, Mom. No more needles and give Dad one big hug from Michelle and me.
“…I know we’ll meet again some sunny day….”
IN LOVING MEMORY OFCharmaine De Montreuil
(née Bakker)July 6, 1959 – February 12, 1997
Dearest Charmaine,If only there were stairs to where you are, we would all walk up there and bring you home with us!Your mom Muriel, sister Bea, brother Ben, daughter Anna and partner Justyn, together with your grand-daughters Emlynn, Brielle, Aria and a wee one on the way, also your loving son Trevor who missed you so. Always remembered in our thoughts and dreams.
Lovingly remembered and forever in our hearts.Wife Mary, son Brian and his family.
When thoughts go back as they often do, we treasure the memories we have of you. The day is remembered and quietly kept - no words are needed, we will never forget.
A bouquet of daff odils just for you, sprinkled with teardrops instead of dew and in the centre a forget-me-not to let you know that we will never for-get. Memories are treasures no one can steal, death leaves a heartache only God can heal. So may the winds of love blow gently and whisper so that you can hear that we will always love and miss you and wish you
were here, to walk with us throughout our lives. Until we meet again,
• IN LOVING MEMORY •
HAROLD FLETCHER - Husband, Dad & GrandpaSANDRA FLETCHER - Daughter, Sister & Aunty
Edna Winifred Hardie (Van Loock) 1933 – 2016
After a lengthy battle with Alzheimers, Edna, aged 82, died peacefully at home with her family by her side.Edna is survived by her loving husband Rod, her daughters Katherine (Toronto) and Diana (Vancouver), her sisters Diana Van Loock, Rita Van Loock and her brother Ted Van Loock, all in the UK.She was born October 29, 1933 in Croyden, England.She become a Registered Nurse in 1959 at St. Bartholomews Hospital, London, and won the Gold Medal in her program. Edna then immigrated to Canada after WW II, moving to Tofi no where she was Matron at the Tofi no Hospital. She married Rod in 1964, later moving to the Yukon, where they became Big Game Outfi tters. Edna, in all of their life together, never had a headache. She taught Piano throughout her career. In 1998 Rod and Edna retired to Port Alberni.Cremation has taken place. At the family’s request, there will be no service. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca
passed away peacefully in Ty Watson House on Friday, February 5th, 2016 at 83 years of age.Kristian is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Aase Kristene Madsen; son Kim A (Gabe) Madsen; daughters Linda A (Dan) Vanklay and Susan A (Randy) Brown, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters Ella and Emma in Denmark, as well as numerous friends.Born in Denmark, Kristian moved to the Alberni Valley in 1957 with his wife Aase. He quickly found work in the Somass Mill Division as a welder, where he worked from 1958 until his retirement in 1992. Kristian was an avid outdoorsman who loved to go fi shing and hunting for deer and moose. He also loved spending time with his family. Sharing family meals and spending the holidays with all of his family brought great joy and happiness to Kristian. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.Following Kristian’s wishes, no formal service will be taking place. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in Kristian’s name to the Ty Watson House, 2649-2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC,V9Y 1Z8.
Kristian Adelhardt MADSEN
Closing Date: Monday March 7th, 2016 NOON
The Uchucklesaht Tribe Government is issuing an RFP to find an excellent Restaurateur to lease the very desirable location in its new Downtown Port Alberni administration centre located at Argyle St. and Kingsway Ave.
The “Thunderbird” multi use building will contain administration offices, human services offices, cultural center to include a large carving and art room and numerous breakout rooms, board room rental, small gym, food fish processing area, 3 short term (motel units), and 32 long term rental apartments (1 and 2 bedrooms), and an 1,832 sq/ft restaurant space, and a large covered patio area of 625 sq./ft.
Please contact Scott Coulson for the entire RFP package. [email protected] Tribe Government(250) 724-1832
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Restaurant – Port Alberni (New Thunderbird Building)
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IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM
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Charlotte Colleen (Drescher) Lescorbeau
Age 63 passed away Feb 1, 2016 in her home in Edmonton.
Survived by her husband Leonard Lescorbeau (Edmonton), Her 3 chil-dren Tina (Mark), Kelly (Dane), Kevin (Lisa), 5 grand children Allissa, Courtney, Logan, Mason and McKenzie. As well as many other family and friends.
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FIREARMS SAFETY Courses offered- PAL. Also, fi rearms purchased by Certifi ed Instruc-tor Terry Lee (250)723-9768.
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LONG BEACH - Ucluelet - Deluxe waterfront cabin,
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Tragically, every year in BC countless dogs suffer and die after being thrown from the back of pickup trucks. Consequently, your pet should never ride unrestrained in the back or body of any vehicle.
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• Each of the nine 3x3 boxes
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38. Father 39. Clear wrap 40. Gastric fold 41. __ student, learns healing 42. Placate 43. Neckwear 44. More (Spanish) 45. Post-office box 46. Belonging to a thing 47. Antique Roadshow twins 48. Bark 50. Retiring Late Show host 56. AKA Matakam 57. Seamlike union 58. River in Florence 59. Arab outer garments 60. Distinctive spirit of a people 61. Up to the time of 62. Disfiguring marks 63. Slants from vertical 64. A branch of the Tai languages
DOWN 1. Any of several carangid fishes 2. African nation 3. University in North Carolina 4. __ Carta, British Constitution 5. Thoroughfares 6. Herman character 7. Tolstoy’s Karenina 8. Attached by a rope 9. Like a star 10. Expert 11. Narrow ridges (Swedish) 12. Street name for heroin 13. ‘__ death do us part 21. Annona diversifolia 22. Not good 25. Intelligent 26. Chilean superfruit 27. Saying 30. Shinto temple gateway
31. Toward the stern 32. Broadway awards 34. Fabric for 59 across 35. Possessed 36. Varnish ingredient 38. Abandoned 39. Expensive fur 41. Lathe spindle 42. A woman poet 44. Japanese apricot 45. Large Old World boas 47. Russian barley brew 49. Swift Malayan sailboat 50. Biu-Mandara 51. From a distance 52. Cubage unit 53. Messenger ribonucleic acid 54. Gaming stake 55. A small alcove 56. One’s mother (Brit.)
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WHAT’S ONWED. FEB. 17
◆ CYCLE ALBERNI: PULSE ON BIKING 2016 at Echo Centre from 6-8 p.m. Come out and discuss cycling, learn about ongoing projects, bike routes and upcoming city cycling initiatives. The event is free and everyone (cyclist or not) is welcome.
◆ WEST COAST AQUATIC’S MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING drop-in session, 4–7 p.m., Echo Centre (Fir Room). For Barkley and Clayoquot Sound
Marine Spatial Plans. FMI: Tawny Lem, 250-723-0708, [email protected] or www.westcoastaquatic.ca.
◆ INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SOCIETY AGM takes place at 7 p.m. in the Cedar Rooms at Echo Centre. Come and see a photo presentation of the WVIIHS and all the projects they’ve worked on in the past year.
THUR. FEB. 18◆ CH’APATS (CANOE)
MARITIME HERITAGE NIGHT takes place at 7 p.m. at the Hutcheson Gallery on the Lighthouse Pier. Learn about the six kinds of Tseshaht canoes and see the exhibit ‘Hisok: Tseshaht Whaling—One with the Whale Spirit.’ FMI: 250-723-8362.
◆ ALBERNI VALLEY MUSEUM CELEBRATES HERITAGE WEEK with Tea and Stories, 2–4 p.m. The museum will host an exhibit next summer entitled ‘Pleasurable Diversions: Outdoor Recreation in the Alberni Valley’ and are looking for people’s stories. The biggest fish you caught, your best boating story, or perhaps a memory of Klitsa Lodge? FMI: Shelley Harding, education co-ordinator at 250-720-2523.
FRI. FEB. 19◆ PRO D DAY SKATE at
the AV Multiplex from 12:30–2 p.m.
◆ READY, SET, LEARN session takes place at Port Alberni Christian School, 10:30–11:30 a.m. for children aged three to five years and their parents/ caregivers. Interactive play centres, stories and crafts. FMI and to register: 250-723-2700.
◆ FREE CURLING is being offered at the Alberni Valley Curling Club, 3250 Ninth Ave., from 7–9 p.m. Families welcome; kids must be aged 11 or older. Fun night for first-time curlers. Please register at 250-723-3111 or [email protected].
SAT. FEB. 20◆ EVE ENSLER’S
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, 8 p.m. at Char’s Landing. Tix: $15 at Main Artery at Harbour Quay or at the door.
◆ ROTARY CLUB MARDI GRAS DINNER at
The Italian Hall. Doors open 6 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m., dance to follow. Tix: $40 each available at Scotiabank, Echo Centre and Staples. Fundraiser for Literacy Alberni.
◆ SHADOW THE SEIZURE RESPONSE DOG BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER takes place at Gyro Youth Centre from 1-3 p.m. Admission is $2 per person or $1 per kid (12 and under). Help raise funds to sponsor a dog guide for a disabled Canadian.
THURS. FEB. 25◆ ANDREW NIKIFORUK
SPEAKS ON THE REALITY OF LNG at Echo Centre, 4255 Wallace St., 7 p.m. Admission is $10 suggested donation. Nikiforuk will speak abut fracking, earthquakes and fractured economies.
TUES. MAR. 1◆ ‘UNDER MILK WOOD’
a live reading of Dylan Thomas’ play to celebrate the national day of Wales, Saint
David’s Day, 7:30 p.m. at Char’s Landing on Argyle St. A fundraiser for Literacy Alberni. FMI: Deb or Derek Burke, 250-724-6871.
FRI. MAR. 4◆ WORLD DAY OF
PRAYER service takes place at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 6211 Cherry Creek Rd. FMI: Cecilia, 250-724-6806.
SAT. MAR. 5◆ INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION OF WISE WOMEN at the Italian Hall. An all-day event with meditation, gentle yoga, creativity and bellydancing. At night: the play Breast Friends, a rant by Just Us Girls–Rape Culture, songs by Kat Wahamaa and The Vagina Monologues. FMI: Gwynne at 250-724-7883. E-mail: [email protected].
◆ SUNSHINE CLUB CRAFT AND BAKE SALE, 1–3 p.m. at Echo Centre. Free admission; everyone welcome. Craft items, baked goods,
raffle tickets and refreshments. FMI: 250-720-2505.
◆ 28TH ANNUAL SPROAT LOGGERS WINTER/SPRING DERBY at Poett Nook, Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Weigh-in closes at noon sharp. Tix: $20 (limited to 500) available at Port Boat House, Gone Fishin’, Breaker’s Marine, Poett Nook Marina.
SUN. MAR. 6◆ 28TH ANNUAL
SPROAT LOGGERS WINTER/SPRING DERBY at Poett Nook, Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Weigh-in closes at noon sharp. Tix: $20 (limited to 500) available at Port Boat House, Gone Fishin’, Breaker’s Marine, Poett Nook Marina.
SAT. APR. 30◆ ALBERNI VALLEY
HOSPICE SOCIETY/ TY WATSON HOUSE BUTTERFLY RELEASE takes place at Canal Beach at 11 a.m. Music, food, kids’ activities. Butterflies must be ordered by March 31. FMI: 250-723-4478 or albernihospice.ca.
SUN. MAY 8◆ FIRST ANNUAL
GRANNY’S CHICKEN MOTHER’S DAY DUCK DERBY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blair Park, Kitsuksis Dike. FMI: Sandra, 250-724-5935 or [email protected].
JULY 8–9◆ JANE AUSTEN
FESTIVAL takes place at various locations around the Rotary Arts District. July 9: Guinness Book of World Records regency parade through the arts district.
FRI. JULY 15–SUN. JULY 17
◆ ALBERNI VALLEY REGATTA ASSOCIATION hosts the Sproat Lake Regatta at Sproat Lake Provincial Park.
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The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy
PACIFIC FLEET DIXIE
IN CONCERT Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00 p.m.Alberni District Secondary School Theatre
Sponsored by the ADSS MUSIC DEPARTMENT | ADMISSION BY DONATIONFor more information on the Naden Band, please visit their website at: www.nadenband.ca
For more information on the Royal Canadian Navy, please visit their website at: www.navy.forces.gc.ca
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Five Women Wearing the Same Dress—can you just imagine the hijinks? Check out Portal Players’ Dramatic Society’s latest production this weekend at the Capitol Theatre. Call the box office at 250-723-1195 for ticket information.
Five women, one dressAnother classic on stage from Portal PlayersSUSAN QUINNALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. The very thought strikes fear in the heart of any bridesmaid. Playwright Alan Ball must have had a wicked sense of humour when he wrote this script in 1993.
Set at the home of a bride in Knoxville, Tennessee, five bridesmaids who have just suffered through Tracey Marlowe’s overdone wedding, hide out in the bride’s sister Meredith’s room.
The play keys on
five main female characters: Meredith Marlowe (played by Carrera Shroeder), Georgeanne Darby (Teresa Drew), Trisha (Belinda Williams), one of the bride’s former friends with a “bad” reputation, Frances the naive cousin (Melissa Lowe) and Mindy McClure (Kristen Hunt), the groom’s lesbian sister.
Despite their
differences, the quintet discovers they actually have more in common with each other than they thought.
Cody Taylor is the lone male actor in this show, playing Tripp Davenport, an usher who falls for Trisha.
Naomi Boutwell, a newcomer to Port Alberni but not the stage, directs Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. She started her theatre career with Through the Looking Glass theatre company in the Comox Valley and performed at Arts Umbrella in
Vancouver.Boutwell has taught
drama since 2000 in several different venues, according to her Portal Players bio.
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress runs Fridays and Saturdays at the Capitol Theatre until Feb. 27. Call the box office at 250-723-1195 or drop in at 4904 Argyle St. Monday through Thursday, 3–6 p.m.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/ seniors in advance, and $5 more at the door.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain rises at 7:30 p.m.
Blue Moon rising at Char’s LandingA
W Cardinal and Jasmine Colette are Blue Moon
Marquee.Stemming from the
Badlands of the Rocky Mountain prairies, Blue Moon Marquee is a self-styled gypsy blues band. These Victoria and Vancouver Jazz Fest veterans play Char’s Landing in uptown Port Alberni on Friday, Feb. 19 from 8–10 p.m.
This authentic duo writes and performs original compositions influenced by early blues, swing, and ragtime.
Cardinal, a Metis of Cree heritage, howls with a distinctive thick and smoky vocal while playing a jazz tinged blues guitar. Colette, aka Badlands Jass, is the rhythm section who not only commands the upright bass but also keeps the swing with both feet while singing harmonies.
Blue Moon Marquee’s passionate performances and
smouldering onstage chemistry are their trademarks, and the way Colette’s angelic tones lift Cardinal’s beaten down “bukowski-esque” mystique is something that enthralls audiences from the back room bar to the
public square. Tickets are $15 ($10
in advance) on sale now at Char’s Landing or call 778-421-2427 to order by phone.
Char’s Landing is located in the converted white church at 4815 Argyle St., at Fifth Avenue.
QUICKFACTSFIVE WOMEN WEARING
THE SAME DRESS PLAYS AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS UNTIL FEB. 27. TIX: $20 ADULTS, $15 STUDENTS/
SENIORS IN ADVANCE (ADD $5 AT THE DOOR).
AW Cardinal and Jasmine Colette are Blue Moon Marquee, and they’re playing the gypsy blues at Char’s Landing on Friday, Feb. 19.
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