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DAVID HOOPER/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Les Stevens, left, and Russ McCoy of the Industrial Heritage Society restored a 1917 Farquhar steam tractor, on display at the mill.

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◆ COVER STORY

The steam era of transportation is alive at McLean Mill July 24-26

DAVID HOOPERSPECIAL TO THE NEWS

The 2015 edition of the ‘Steam-Up’ and Antique Machinery Show is taking place this Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26 at McLean Mill National Historic Site in the Alberni Valley.

The show is being organized by members of the Industrial Heritage Society.

The 1917 ‘Farquhar’ steam traction engine, restored at the local Industrial Heritage Centre in 2013, will be one of the machines featured in the show.

The ‘Farquhar’ was built at what we now know to be at the tail end of the steam era in road transport. The City of New Westminster had bought it to pull road-building machinery like graders and gravel carts but it was soon replaced by trucks. Powered by internal combustion engines, trucks were lighter, more flexible, cheaper to buy and operate. Drivers did not need as much training—or pay—as steam engineers, either.

That is why the machine soon ended up in Port Alberni, where the Cowley family used it to power their little

sawmill in Cherry Creek. Then, they sold it to the R.B. McLean Lumber Co. Mill, where the engine was used to power the planer.

Neither the Cowleys nor the McLeans used it as a traction engine, as that day was done. The surprise is that the Farquhar even survived to be restored after 96 years.

It is unique in that the engine has two pistons—making it very rare 98 years later. Restoration was possible due to the participation of members of the Boilermakers

Union, who donated hundreds of hours of their time to the re-tubing of the boiler. Without them, and the persistence of Les Stevens, the project would never have been completed.

A 1912 Mann steam truck and a ‘Ruston’ steam roller from the BC Forest Discovery Center in Duncan will be on display for Steam-Up. Along with a ‘Stanley Steamer’, they will be seen periodically chuffing around the site, along with the other vintage vehicles.

A second steam truck will be shown by Roger Blayborne, one

of the boilermakers who helped restore the Farquhar and the steam donkey that can be seen in operation at the oldtime logging demonstration.

There will be a display of vintage tractors and other antique machinery on site small motors and bigger ones that made

life and work easier in the last century.

For the children of all ages, there will be a miniature steam train, operated by the Vancouver Island Model Engineers of Victoria. We hope to have other rides for children on site.

There will be radio-controlled boats operating on the log pond, too, and Dave Walmsley is bringing his steam launch.

All this is on the site of a steam-powered sawmill, with a steam-logging operation, accessed by a steam train from Port Alberni Train Station.

The site will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the show.

The Steam-up and Antique Machinery Show is sponsored by the Coastal Community Credit Union.

Alberni District Co-op and BC Ferries provided assistance with the transportation of some of the vintage equipment.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

The ‘Stanley Steamer’ car is one of several vehicles coming up from the BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan for the Steam-Up at McLean Mill.

‘Contained doesn’t mean out’

SUSAN QUINNALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The Dog Mountain forest fire southwest of Port Alberni is 100 per cent contained, but that doesn’t mean the fire is out, says fire information officer Marg Drysdale from the Coastal Fire Centre.

Smoke and flames will still be visible on parts of Dog Mountain as conditions continue to dry out over the weekend and into next week.

“We’ve got containment on that fire. Most people are assuming that containment means out. That’s not the case,” Drysdale said.

BC Wildfire branch crews are allowing forest fuel within the perimeter to burn itself out, and the perimeter is being patrolled. “ I know they’re monitoring that fire very carefully, largely because of the concern in the community.”

Critics in the community, however,

questioned why crews don’t just douse the fire with water.

“Can you tell me why we have to suffer day after day of smoke and flames around the shoreline of Dog Mountain when so little effort would be required to snuff these dozen or two hot spots out,” Bob Cole wrote in a letter to Coastal Fire Centre manager Ken Taekema and copied to the Alberni Valley News.

Fire information officer Donna MacPherson said there is no need to put water on the fire.

“It is doing what we expect it to do. Right now the fire is burning within the containment line we’ve established. Allowing the fire to consume the fuel strengthens the guard even more,” she said.

Even with the hot, dry weather, the work that crews did last week to reduce the fuel load means it doesn’t have the heat to jump the lake.

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◆ OUR TOWN—CARNIVAL for kids and families at Williamson Park, 6–8 p.m. Free admission.

FRI. JULY 24–SUN. JULY 26

◆ STEAM-UP & ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOW at McLean Mill National Historic Site. Live steam, antique machinery and tractors, miniature train rides, radio-controlled models. Everyone welcome. FMI: 250-723-1376.

SAT. JULY 25◆ TSUNAMI HAWGS

BIKEFEST 2015, a fundraiser for Port Alberni Shelter Society, from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m., upper Third Avenue. Vendors, show & shine, swap meet, chili cookoff. FMI: www.tsunamihawgs.ca or call Cindy 250-731-7623.

◆ RADIO PLAYS, the second of four events in the Festival of Artistic and Creative Expression, 7 p.m. at Harbour Quay on the Spirit Square stage. Admission by donation. The Case of the Bloody Case and Flash Bazbo and the Attack on Mung, two comedies.

◆ PIRATE DAY AT THE MARITIME DISCOVERY CENTRE from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Arrr, come down to the lighthouse and gallery dressed as a

pirate with a hat or be a mermaid and put in some mermaid hair. Make your own pirate flag and more. A free, family-oriented event.

SUN. JULY 26◆ FIRST ANNUAL PORT

ALBERNI PRIDE BBQ starts at noon and goes until 4 p.m. at Williamson Park on Johnston Road. Celebrate the city’s LGBT community. FMI: look up the Facebook page online.

TUES. JULY 28◆ ALBERNI TOYOTA

FAMILY DAY goes from 3-7:30 p.m. at Alberni Toyota. Come out and enjoy the 4H petting farm, some lot hockey, a barbeque, bouncy castle and more at this factory event.

FRI. JULY 31◆ BREAD OF LIFE

SUMMER PICNIC DINNER is a monthly fundraiser. $5 per person, tickets available at Bread of Life or Cornerstones Thrift Store. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.,

dinner is served at 6 p.m. at 3130 Third Ave. FMI: 250-723-4049.

TUES. AUG. 4◆ OUR TOWN—MARDI

GRAS for kids and families at Gyro Park, 6–8 p.m. Free admission.

FRI. AUG. 7◆ CAR SHOW AT

HARBOUR QUAY leading up to Thunder in the Valley, starts at 4 p.m. Free admission.

SAT. AUG. 8◆ THUNDER IN THE

VALLEY DRAG RACING at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport. Tix: $20 (kids under 12 admitted free). Bring sunglasses, earplugs and sunscreen. Gates open at 8 a.m. and racing starts at 9 a.m.

SUN. AUG. 9◆ THUNDER IN THE

VALLEY DRAG RACING at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport. Tix: $20 (kids under 12 admitted free). Bring

sunglasses, earplugs and sunscreen. Gates open at 8 a.m. and racing starts at 9 a.m.

SAT. AUG. 15◆ PSYCHEDELIC

SHAKESPEARE, the third of four events in the Festival of Artistic and Creative Expression, 2–8 p.m. at Harbour Quay on the Spirit Square stage. Interactive puppet theatre for kids and readings of Shakespeare throughout the day. A Shakespearian performance at 7 p.m. Admission by donation.

TUES. AUG. 18◆ OUR TOWN—LUAU

PARTY for kids and families at Harbour Quay, 6–8 p.m. Free admission.

SAT. AUG. 29◆ WINGS FOR ANGEL

fundraiser for Hugginz by Angel at the Best Western Barclay. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for youth. Proceeds go towads wrapping for children in warm hugs with blankets made by Angel. Dinner, entertaintment, silent auction. TIckets available at the Best Westen Barclay or by calling 250-735-7595.

SAT. SEPT. 19◆ RENAISSANCE

MARKET, the final of four events in the Festival of Artistic and Creative Expression, 2–8 p.m. at Harbour Quay. Vendors selling renaissance-style items like leather pouches, magic wands, crystals; interactive puppet theatre for kids; a short play at night called In Her Majesty’s Court. Admission by donation.

SAT. OCT. 10◆ PORT ALBERNI

EUROFEST 2015 is three festivals in one: Schutzenfest at the Black Powder Shooting Range, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (free to watch, shooting events are $10); KinderFest at Glenwood Centre, 2–4 p.m., $10 per child. Hotdogs and hot chocolate, games and entertainment; OktoberFest at Glenwood Centre, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost $25 per person. Partial proceeds will go towards the formation of a Port Alberni Festival Marching Band. More info TBA.

ONGOING◆ ALBERNI VALLEY

STARFLEET CHAPTER

meets the second Thursday of every month. During July/ August we meet at Harbour Quay, 6 p.m. For info. call 250-724-7293.

◆ RAINBOWS helps children process loss, due to divorce, separation, death or other life changes. Contact Family Guidance 250 724-0125.

◆ BARKLEY SOUNDS CHOIR has started its 15th season and welcomes new members of all ages. Rehearsals are Wednesdays fom 6:45-9 p.m. at the Alberni Valley United Church. For more info call 250-723-7185.

◆ COMMUNITY ARCHIVES at the Alberni Valley Museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers available to answer questions on local history, help with family records and research. Phone 250-723-2181, local 267.

◆ FOLK SONG CIRCLE at Fir Park Village every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m For more info call Diane at 250-723-7945.

◆ FREE DROP-IN at Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St. Call 250-735-3022.

◆ FUN NIGHT on Friday nights at Legion Branch No. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 5 p.m. Food available. Nominal admission fee.

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JULY 27-31 – PIRATES –Enjoy lots of swashbuckling fun - while making a model pirate ship, pirate code book, games, activities, snacks.

AUG 3-7 – PIONEERS –Find out how the early settlers lived and try out some chores like: making butter, bread and ice cream – learn some old fashioned crafts and play lots of old time games!

AUG 10 – 14 – FIRST NATIONS – Explore the museum galleries and discover food, crafts and games of Canada’s First Peoples.

AUG 17 – 21 – DINOSAURS – Become a paleontologist! Grab your trowel and come for a week of dinosaur fun – dig for bones, make fossils, explore dinosaur habits, habitats and take part in games, activities.

AUG. 24-28 – EXPLORING CRAFT –Make a tie dye t-shirt, a piñata, work with paint, clay and lots of other materials, games and activities included.

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From / A3“This is a policy

that is throughout the province,” MacPherson explained. The fire at Puntzi Lake is being treated the same way, as are many of the other fires that have been contained.

“Most of the large fires are. I think the problem is people in the Alberni Valley aren’t used to looking at wildfires where people in other parts of the province [like the Okanagan Valley and Cariboo Region] are used to dealing with them a bit more.

“Every time we send a crew somewhere there is a risk to them. So we look at whether the risk is worth the output.

Martin Mars deployed to Nelson for day

The Martin Mars waterbomber was in West Kootenay on Saturday (July 18, 2015) assisting ground crews on a small fire north of Akokli Creek, east of Boswell. The bomber helped

establish a wet line on the seven-hectare fire east of Highway 3A. The fire was discovered on July 11.

Fire information officer Karlie Shaughnessy said the BC Wildfire branch brought in the Martin Mars for one day because “it was the right tool for the job.”

The fire is on steep terrain, making it difficult to get water

tenders and heavy equipment to the fire line. The waterbomber returned to Port Alberni at 7 p.m. Saturday.

There were still 159 wildfires burning in B.C. as of Friday afternoon (July 17). The BC Wildfire Branch has 2,200 people working on the fires across the province, including 150 from other

countries, provincial fire information officer Navi Saini said. Australian firefighters arrived late last week and have been deployed within the Coastal Fire Centre.

To report a wildfire or open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

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— With files from

the Nelson Star

PHOTO COURTESY BOB COLE

Flames can still be seen near the shoreline of Dog Mountain, southwest of Port Alberni, as the two-week-old fire continues to burn itself out.

Mars fights fire in Nelson Tania Dick earns Kwantlen awardSurrey, B.C. –

Vancouver Island is home to the two newest winners of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Alumni Association (KPUAA) Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Port Alberni’s Tania Dick and Nanaimo’s Ken Puls were recognized during

the university’s annual spring convocation in Surrey in May for enhancing the university’s reputation through their outstanding achievements in their careers, public and community service.

Dick graduated from KPU’s bachelor of nursing program in

2003. She is a nurse at Cormorant Island Health Centre and president-elect of the Association of Registered Nurses of B.C.

“Ken and Tania are ambassadors of the alumni association,” said KPUAA chairperson Harpreet Bains.


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Celebrate business in the Alberni Valley

Business Beat is a new feature that will be running once a month in the News Advertiser.

• Tar’s Auto is celebrating 35 years in business in Port Alberni. After working with Chisholm Towing for many years as a mechanic, Tar Binng struck out on his own when he purchased a Texaco gas station on 10th Ave in 1980.

Later when Texaco pulled out of Canada, Tar’s moved the shop to the current location on Third Ave and added used cars to the mix.

Tar, who enjoys his work too much to really retire, continues to work at the shop along with his son Tarmeet.

• Best Western Barclay, at the corner of Roger Street and Stamp Avenue, has just finished a full renovation of all

their rooms, the washrooms on the main floor and the front entrance in time for the summer tourism season. The renovations were conducted a floor at a time over several months to avoid disrupting guests staying in the hotel.

• Murray Lawlor of Coombs Country Candy, at the north end of Port Alberni on Highway 4, has begun creating all his own soft serve ice cream, frozen yogurt and novelties right in the shop. There are lots of interesting flavours to try. Check out the

homemade ice cream cakes too. Murray also just returned from a confection convention in New York City. Sweet!

• Alberni Toyota is celebrating four years at the top of the town with a free family day Tuesday July 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Petting farm, bouncy castles, lot hockey, barbecue, and popcorn are all part of the celebration.

• Blue Marlin Inn is holding its second annual Party in the Parking Lot fundraising event Sunday Aug. 2, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Lots of family friendly activities and food. Live music, pony rides, dunk tank, horse and buggy rides. All proceeds to support Ty Watson House in memory of Ed Walcot.

• Pot Luck

Ceramics has opened their new location in town at 4473 Gertrude St. Stop in to see what they have to offer in unique ceramics from Spain. This profit for non-profit business generously supports Ty Watson House and other local charities with the proceeds from their sales.

• Frank and Corean Melnychuk have opened Paul Davis Restoration

Specialists franchise on Margaret Street in Port Alberni, behind the Alberni Valley News office. The owner-operated company provides clean up and repairs to residential and commercial properties due to water, fire, mould, asbestos or other disasters.

The Melnychuks have hired five local employees and have been very busy since opening March 1. Their latest project was cleaning up the building at Montrose and Second Avenue that was destroyed by fire earlier this year.

Paul Davis Restoration can be reached by calling 778-421-2050.

• Merit Furniture is celebrating their 18th anniversary in business in July. Stop by the store on Third Avenue to congratulate owner Kinder Dlay and his staff.

Teresa Bird is the Alberni Valley News publisher. If you have a business item to pass on, please e-mail her at [email protected].

SUSAN QUINN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Port Alberni Mayor Mike Ruttan, front left, and chamber of commerce executive director Bill Collette, front right, join owner Helma Swinkels and a host of volunteers for the official opening of Pot Luck Ceramics’ new location on Gertrude Street, Saturday afternoon.

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Community helps out

SUSAN QUINNALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The grand opening for Pot Luck Ceramics’

new building on Gertrude Street in Port Alberni was bittersweet for owner Helma Swinkels

and volunteers on Saturday.

Pot Luck opened several years ago.

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Ross Osberg, clockwise from left, paints a wooden fish during Ocean Sciences Day at the Maritime Discovery Centre, Saturday morning. Friends Aiden Boe, top left, and Brody Mitchell check out the display of shark teeth and other fun stuff from the Vancouver Aquarium, while sisters Kennedy and Hannah Grieder, right, create salmon life cycle calendars.


It’s time to think positively about psychology

“People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself. But the self is not something one finds. It is something one creates.” – Thomas Szasz

For many years mental health support has

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Somehow people have become victims of their genes, environment and circumstances; the best they can hope for is to learn how to tread water. Offering more than this with a new way to think about psychological care is positive psychology.

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to understand the more positive and emotionally fulfilling aspects of human behaviour. Positive psychology focuses on the factors that make life worth living and more fulfilling, rather than simply looking at the problems.

It has also been defined as the study of strengths and virtues that enable people, communities and organizations to thrive.

In 1998 Martin Seligman, then president of the American Psychological Association, suggested that psychology turn toward understanding and building human strengths to complement the traditional emphasis on mental illness. He thought that psychology had neglected the positive side of life, having spent much of the last half century primarily concerned with mental illness rather than mental well-being.

As a result, psychologists and psychiatrists can now measure with considerable precision, and effectively treat, a number of major mental illnesses. However, this came at a cost. Relieving life’s miseries meant quality of life was less of a priority.

In the years since, researchers in the field of positive psychology have used empirical methods to study the factors that have people create their own happiness and flourishing as a result.

Even more exciting, these researchers have translated their findings into concrete strategies that anyone can use to improve overall well-being—no winning lottery ticket, tropical vacation, fantasy romance, high powered job or even therapy (what??) required.

Seligman, in his most recent book Flourish (2011), argues that the concept of well-being is made up of five measurable elements: positive emotion, engagement, positive relationships, meaning and accomplishment. In this way, well-being is a combination of both feeling good and doing good. Seligman contends that when people maximize all five elements they thrive emotionally, mentally and physically.

The evidence supporting just how

beneficial optimism and happiness actually are continues. Studies show people who are optimistic are less vulnerable to anxiety, depression, PTSD and other forms of mental unwellness. Others demonstrate that happy people are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease, cold, flus, and other illnesses.

Those with high levels of life satisfaction cope better with stress and tend to sleep more fully. Positive people live longer. Other benefits of happiness include higher incomes, superior work outcomes and greater social rewards.

Sonja Lyubomirsky (2007) demonstrated that happy people are more creative, helpful, charitable and self-confident and have better self control.

Positive psychology also has shown that life satisfaction is not elusive, genetic or largely dependent upon external events.

Certain simple, intentional activities can be learned and lead to substantial positive changes in

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From / A6The original shop

was located in a converted barn on Swinkels’ Cowley Road property. The atmosphere at the barn, where the concept of selling for-profit ceramic cookware and giftware in order to fund non-profit organizations such as Ty Watson House and the Better at Home program in the Alberni Valley, was cosy, friendly and upbeat.

Swinkels hopes to continue with that feeling, albeit in a cottage right in town that will be open longer hours and ultimately more accessible to customers.

“We’re very excited,” she said Saturday

following a ribbon cutting at the busy yellow cottage.

At the same time the journey has been interesting, she said.

Swinkels bought the 1940s-era building in February 2015 and began renovations in March.

She quickly encountered WorkSafe BC issues no one had told her about when she bought the house. For example, any home built before 1990 must undergo a hazardous materials inspection before any renovation can start.

Brian Herton and Karen Kossey at Mid-Island Safety in Nanaimo came to Swinkels’ aid with the inspection.

“That blew me away that people

were willing to help because they like our concept,” she said.

“It’s been a great ride to turn over an old, old house.”All the volunteers chipped in, from hand-sanding the exterior to hand-painting the building then moving all the stock.

“Everybody who had time chipped in.”

She said it was a good lesson for her in many ways. “It makes me hopeful for this Valley,” she said. “With not too much money you can turn old buildings into beautiful buildings. I would like people to see this and think ‘we can do this’.

“We didn’t spend hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

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Renovations weren’t costly NIC honours retireeNorth Island College

has recognized former Port Alberni campus employee Lorna Crowshaw and four outstanding former employees who strengthened the quality of post-secondary education on Vancouver Island.

Crowshaw joins Alan Burgess, Jocelyne Van Neste-Kenny, Colleen Hanley, and Pat Corbett-Labatt as Emeritus designees, as proclaimed by NIC president John Bowman.

The designation honours the outstanding service of retired employees to NIC and the broader educational

community. “These employees

have contributed 138 years to NIC. Their passion and commitment to education is instrumental to NIC’s success and we are honoured to celebrate their designation,” Bowman said.

Crowshaw supported and inspired students, staff and administrators at NIC’s Port Alberni for 35 years. She worked as a student support staff member, supervisor, and assistant registrar.

“Lorna champions student success at

every opportunity,” said Kathleen Kuhnert, NIC’s Director of Student Services and registrar. “She is widely respected for her knowledge and dedication to students, her excellent organization of graduation, orientation and open house events, and her representation of NIC in Port Alberni.”

She retired in 2014 alongside fellow emeriti Alan Burgess, fine arts instructor, Jocelyne Van Neste Kenny, the former Dean of Health and Human Services, Colleen

Hanley, the former Associate Director of International Education, and Pat Corbett-Labatt, who taught adult upgrading and math in Port Hardy.

The designation allows each recipient to officially continue their involvement NIC activities after retirement.

They may maintain access to NIC facilities, services and support, receive NIC business cards, take part in mentorship and scholarship activities, as well as NIC’s strategic planning process.

They are also able to submit research applications and participate annually in graduation ceremonies.

To be eligible, faculty, support and administrative staff must work at NIC for at least 10 years and demonstrate teaching, service, or research excellence, make significant contributions to students’ success, or the educational community.

Recipients are nominated annually by their peers and selected by NIC’s senior leadership team.

AWARDS: | Lorna Crowshaw earns Emeritus status at Port Alberni college campus.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Lorna Crowshaw, left, celebrates her Emeritus designation at North Island College with Andrea Baluchi, NIC’s regional director for Port Alberni and the Alberni-Clayoquot region.


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services re extinguishers. The staff at Cokely Wire

Rope looks forward to being able to assist their custom-ers.

Experienced pros at Cokely

Mobile cable cutter

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4943 Argyle Street • 778-419-1020

Lifeis a

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Port Alberni’s Independent Health Food Store

250-723-2951 | 2955 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, B.C.

20% OFFEVERYTHING

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LAST Wednesday

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Hair & Nail Studio

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Mon-Fri 9:30 - 5:30Sat 10:00 - 5:00

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On Smoked Pork, Beef & Chicken

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OPEN Mon-Sat • Plants• Floral Arrangements• Bridal Bouquets

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www.kismetquilts.com5334 Argyle St., Pt. Alberni250-723-6605 • Mon–Sat 10am–5pm

It’s time once again for Kismet’s famous

Christmas in JulyJuly 24 & 25

Come check out our biggest shipment ever of everything new and gorgeous for Christmas 2015.

Have you been good all year? Hope so, because...

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• Daily Lunch Specials• Pizza By The Slice• Southern Fried Chicken

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250-720-0088 • 250-720-00994740 Roger Street, Port Alberni, B.C.

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For all your Door & Lock

hardware needs

24hr Emergency

Mobile Service

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Port Alberni’s #1 Browsing Store

Salmonberry’sEMPORIUM

Expires August 2015.Must have coupon.

10% OFF regular price with this coupon

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENTLANCE LAPOINTEFREE DRAWS WITH PURCHASE

EXCELLENT UCLUELET COFFEES DECADENT TREATS SPECIALTY COFFEES

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2945 3rd Ave • 250.724.4244

TREADSETTERS ANNUAL

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Savings!!Sat July 25th9:30 am - 5:00 pm

(as part of Tsunami Hog Bike Fest)

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