Alberni Valley News, May 15, 2014

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MomsPort Alberni has the highest per capita of teen mothersin the province. But they’re more than just numbers.

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Teens becoming mothersThey are more than just a statistic, say two young women raising children and going to school

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On Monday morning Janine Thompson awoke and tended to her

daughter Madison then prepared breakfast for the two of them.

Thompson dressed her daughter, packed her things, gathered her keys and books then left to drop her daughter off at Hummingbird Child Care Centre while she attended school at VAST.

It may have seemed like an ordinary day but it wasn’t.

Thompson, 18, is a teen mom who lives in the Alberni Valley. She is trying to make a better life for herself and her daughter. She graduated from VAST last June and is set to attend North Island College this fall.

Thompson and other young moms are part of a growing number of teen mothers in the Alberni Valley.

According to a Local Area Health Profile from the Vancouver Island Health Authority, Port Alberni has more teen moms (104 per 1,000) than either the B.C. (30 per 1,000) or the Island (43 per 1,000) average.

At Hummingbird, Thompson said she was aware of the report’s finding but says there are mothers’ lives behind the lifeless number.

“It’s not an easy life because as a mom you’re responsible for two lives,”

she said. “We might be teen moms, but we have hopes, dreams and goals just like everyone else and we’re working towards them.”

Thompson was 17 and living with her boyfriend at the time when she noticed back pain and weight gain. She took a home pregnancy test and it was positive—she was pregnant. An appointment with a doctor at the clinic confirmed she was five months along.

“I was confused and worried about what would happen. But

at the same time I was happy,” Thompson said. “Before I knew people said I looked like I was glowing.”

Thompson was going to bed one night near her due date when she felt a cramp and knew she had to go to the hospital. She was in labour for nine hours before giving birth to Madison.

“My boyfriend and I cried when we saw and heard her for the first time,” she said. “It

happened so fast but after she was born I knew that our lives had changed forever.”

Thompson, her boyfriend and new daughter lived at her mother’s

residence until October when she got her own apartment. She’s since become a single mother, she said.

Thompson went to Alberni District Secondary School in the fall but later moved to VAST.

Thompson’s life is no different from other mothers: late nights with

baby or sometimes early mornings and sleep when you can.

Thompson is one of four siblings. The second eldest, she was already used to helping with her younger siblings, so she is better prepared for parenthood, she said.

She sees former high school classmates from time to time and while they are pursuing their own lives independently she isn’t envious.

“I have friends who don’t have kids. Having a child might change what you do every day but it doesn’t change who you are,”

Thompson said. “We’re just normal people and we’re still young. It’s just that we have children.”

Living a normal life is something Darla Larocque, 22, is thankful for.

The mother of two graduated from VAST last June and took a break from North Island College in December to give birth to her son Parker, who is five months old. Her daughter Channelle is three.

Larocque is up early to make breakfast for her children and husband Josh before he heads to work and she to daycare

then school.VAST teachers bring

math classes to Larocque three times a week, visiting her at home. But she still takes Chanelle to daycare then back home where the cycle starts again. “It just never ends,” she says with a laugh.

Going to school and becoming a mother has its challenges for Larocque. But her struggles with parenthood and studies pale in comparison to what she’s overcome.

Formerly of Victoria, Larocque dropped out of high school in Grade 8, got into trouble with the

law and was in and out of juvenile corrections facilities by age 16. She started using drugs and alcohol as a teen, and the drug use escalated into her young adulthood.

She and Josh were living in Port Alberni and struggling with drug issueswhen she felt something different happening with her body.

“I took a home pregnancy test but I already knew,” she said. “I was excited that we’d started something new, that I had a new life.”

The pregnancy forced Larocque and Josh to reckon with their lifestyle. “We had something to live for and a reason to better our lives,” she said. “I didn’t want our baby to have the kind of life that we did.”

The pregnancy was difficult, she said. “I was really sick for the first half of it [with morning sickness] but I was all right after that.” Her daughter was born the day she was due, on the first snowfall of the year.

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‘I was confused and worried

about what would happen. But at the same time I

was happy.’– Janine Thompson


Janine Thompson and her daughter Madison share some cuddles on the steps at Hummingbird Child Care Centre. Thompson was 17 when she became pregnant, and is raising her daughter on her own.

First in a series

◆ 104.3 per 1,000— The rate of births to teen mothers in Alberni (district 70).

◆ 43.0 per 1,000— The rate of births to teen mothers in Island Health Authority.

◆ 30.9 per 1,000— The rate of births to teen mothers in B.C.

◆ 4.1 % — The percentage that Alberni makes up in Island Health’s total population.

Source: 2012 Local Health Area Profile Alberni (70), prepared by Island Health in Dec. 2013

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Cory Jones from DFO sets up the hose that will load chinook smolts into a net pen off the end of Somass Mill, next to Fisherman’s Wharf, Tuesday morning. Jones and others from West Coast Aquatic and the Alberni Valley Enhancement Association loaded this pen and a smaller one at Centennial Pier.

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through the Barkley Salmon Committee, has stocked three net pens with 100,000 Chinook fry in the Alberni Harbour.

This year’s project follows a pilot completed last year with a test pen and

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pens, frames and floats donated by Mainstream Canada have been stocked with 45,000 fry each near Somass mill. A smaller test pen with 10,000 fry is located right at Harbour Quay.

“In three, four and five years, these fish will return as adults to the upper inlet and hang around where they were released until ready to head up-river and spawn,” Bob Cole noted in a press release.

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side of Centennial Pier is visible to the public. Volunteers ask that people respect the “no trespassing” signs, and to call the posted numbers if there is a problem with the net.

The smolts will be released over the next two or three weeks.

SD70 will use $900K surplus to balance budget — this year

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School District 70 officials want to use the district’s $900,000 surplus to balance its debt and keep existing programs and services.

SD70 secretary treasurer Lindsay Cheetham outlined the plan to trustees and the public at their May 13 meeting.

According to Cheetham, the district is spending $900,000 more than it is brining in. “We can’t spend what we don’t have,” he said.

Cheetham cautioned trustees about pontificating about inadequate funding on the part of the provincial

government. “But if we don’t have the funds we shouldn’t be spending them.”

The district is either going to have to find some revenue somewhere or restrict spending, he added.

While programs and services are maintained for at least this year the plan comes at a cost as three teaching positions will have to be eliminated.

The hurt could come in next year’s budget though. The district will be forced to replenish its surplus as well as find another $500,000 to offset the loss of Ministry of Education funding protection.

Using up the surplus is too risky, trustee Pam Craig said. “Other

factors could come up and we’d have no recourse, no fall back.”

Cheetham said that there is about $60,000 left over and that staff are still crunching numbers to buttress the surplus. But registering a deficit triggers a formal process, and a plan would have to be developed with the Ministry of Education to deal with it, he said.

More than 88 per cent of the budget is salaries and benefits costs, Cheetham said. “There’s a good chance what we find will be in employee cuts,” he said.

Cheetham will bring a final budget for adoption at trustees next [email protected]

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Namaste. Sasri akal. If you’re not familiar with the Komagata Maru incident in 1914 and Alberni’s part in it? Alberni’s Guru Nanak Sikh Society is hosting a special ceremony on May 18 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the incident. The event at the Sikh temple, 4144 Eighth Avenue. Start: 11 a.m. Everyone welcome.

Individuals, families, schools and groups have until May 17 to sign up for the annual art banner program, sponsored by the Arrowsmith Rotary Club. There is a $10 registration fee to cover the cost of supplies. Forms can be picked up at the Rollin Art Centre

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From / A3“I was a little scared

but I was excited about living a new life.”

Larocque and her small family got a boost in the form of settlement money from a car accident she’d been in years before. But it wasn’t party time, like it might have been in the past.

“We paid off fines, got a place and filled it with what we needed,” she said. “It really got us on our feet.”

Larocque says she sees other 22-year-olds who don’t have kids and admits that she sometimes envies their freedom.

“Sometimes, I feel like I’m 22, have two kids and stay at home. I feel like I’m 30—I feel so old,” she said. “But at school I get to act my age with other mothers who are my age.”

Larocque and Thompson had goals and dreams before

they had children, and they haven’t surrendered them just because they’ve become mothers.

Larocque wants to become a youth worker and work with youth who are high risk and have addiction and behavioural issues.

Thompson, meanwhile, is determined to become a human service worker and is set to attend North Island College to achieve her goal.

“I don’t want to live on reserve and be just a stay-at-home mom. I want more for us than that,” she said. “I know that having an education will help us.”[email protected]

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*Next week, a look at services for teen moms in the Alberni Valley, including VAST and Hummingbird Child Care Centre.

Moms have same aspirations as friends despite having kids

City help on hold for hockey teamWAWMEESH

G. HAMILTONALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The Alberni Bulldogs’ fiscal fate will hinge on a decision from the Alberni-Clayoquot Region District.

Team officials met with ACRD Alberni committee members on May 23, chief administrative officer Russell Dyson said.

“ACRD staff has been directed to meet with Bulldogs staff to

explore a sponsorship program that would help the ACRD promote recycling and re-use in the Valley,” Dyson said.

“This is something that would be mutually beneficial, not just a grant or subsidy.”

On May 12, Port Alberni city councillors voted to table a motion denying the Jr. A hockey team’s request for a reduction in current debt with the

city. Instead, councillors

will consider supporting a 50 per cent reduction in operating fees for the next two years.

The team originally asked for a 50 per cent reduction on their ice rental fee but the plan isn’t possible.

According to a report from Parks, Recreation and Heritage director Scott Kenny, the Community Charter forbids the city from

offering an advantage to a private for-profit business.

The city can however offer a reduction in operating costs. The team currently pays $4,300 per month in rental costs and $1,000 per game for playoffs.

The team owes the city a total of $63,500 in fixed and additional costs plus payments to the end of July. The team’s last payment to the city was $10,000 in January.

The amount will remain on the city’s books as accounts receivable items.

Team officials committed to working out a repayment schedule with the city.

Councillors Jack McLeman and Hira Chopra wanted to

know where things would stand with the city once the team is on better financial footing.

“Where are we in the pecking order to be paid extra money,” Coun. Jack McLeman said.

The city would have first dibs, Bulldogs business manager Lucas Banton said. “If profitable, the city will be first in line to be paid.”

The Bulldogs are a big part of the community but business is business, Coun. Cindy Solda said.

“The debt is a lot of money. It’s a hard decision to make. It’s the taxpayers we’re representing,” she [email protected]


Talks no ‘secret’: cityClosed door

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The city is in talks with PAPA that, if fruitful, could see Canada Alberni Engineering shipyards expand its waterfront operation next to Canal Beach.

According to Watson, the city advertised a request for proposals for Lot A beside Canal Beach, adding that industrial use was favoured. PAPA responded and negotiations ensued.

An audience member at Monday’s council meeting criticized council for the closed-door talks.

Private talks between the city and an interested party about leasing city property aren’t unusual, Watson said.

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Amalgamating with another school district and sharing services may be the only thing that stops further school closures in the Alberni Valley.

SD70 trustees passed a motion calling for a meeting with the Vancouver Island School Trustees Association to discuss budgets, funding and

shared services, as well as other financial discussions.

The meeting is considered an emergency and should be held as soon as possible, SD70 chair Larry Ransom said.

The motion’s bland wording belied a radical concept that Ransom said is necessary to stem the financial bleeding that is plaguing the district.

Specifically, Ransom wants to

start a discussion about amalgamating school districts and sharing services. The district could seize the initiative with the discussion or eventually be seized by it through a government decision.

“We need to show leadership,” he said.“If we don’t do it government will do it for us, and we won’t like the picture.”

Ransom advocated for the district to launch its own talks

with other districts. But trustees agreed that VISTA would be the best starting point.

“We need to entertain a discussion about what are our next steps,” Ransom said.

There has already been discussion provincially about sharing legal services, payroll and resource allocation, secretary treasurer Lindsay Cheetham said.

“Everything is on

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Doctors ordered to pay $180K in damagesWAWMEESH


A trio of Alberni doctors is being forced to pay a total of $180,000 in damages to a colleague after the Supreme Court ruled that they defamed him.

In her ruling, Madam Justice Deborah Kloegman ordered that Dr. Shane Longman, his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Hankins and fellow physician

Dr. Akushla Wijay pay $50,000 each in general damages and $10,000 each in aggravated damages to Dr. Magdy Fouad.

The group leveled what the court determined were unfounded accusations against Fouad.

Kloegman also noted that Wijay breached Fouad’s privacy and assisted with defaming him in front of West Coast General Hospital staff.

The defending doctors were competent physicians and well-liked by their patients, Kloegman noted. “However, their uncollegial conduct, as relatively novice doctors, towards a newcomer who had much to offer them in the way of special skill and experience, is inexcusable.”

Fouad moved to Port Alberni in 2009 and according to the ruling was the object of immediate

scorn by the three. “From a very early stage the defendants questioned his competency and were openly disrespectful to him.”

Fouad studied medicine in Cairo, Egypt then spent five years in the UK specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, and was a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He received

two years’ post-speciality training in gynecological urology. He moved to Canada in 1990 and was the department head for obstetrics and gynecology at the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, until 2009.

In April 2010, Fouad wrote to VIHA Chairman of Family Practice and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and complained about unprofessional

behaviour of Longman, Hankins and Wijay.

Hankins and Wijay requested that the college conduct a formal review of the professional conduct and patient care of Fouad, even advising that they had a list of cases that concerned them.

The college carried out a review and in May 2011 concluded that the Fouad “met the standard of care applicable in British

Columbia,” the ruling noted.

The college found merit in Fouad’s complaint against Longman and Wijay. The college ordered a remedial review in both cases.

The matter between the three carried on in 2011 and 2012.

In 2011, Fouad’s lawyer asked the three for an apology. None was produced so court action was [email protected]


V ICTORIA – The NDP’s holy war against changes

to the Agricultural Land Reserve got nastier last week, as it became clear it was defenders of the status quo who were being mowed down.

Ever since legislation was tabled to divide the ALR into two zones, with greater emphasis on social and economic needs to help viability of farms in the Kootenay, Interior and North regions, almost all the protest has been from unaffected areas. And much of it depends on emotion rather than fact.

In the legislature, Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog rose to praise the late Dave Stupich, who birthed the ALR sacred cow as agriculture minister in 1973. Krog likened Stupich to the Biblical Daniel for his bravery in preserving

farmland for our children’s children.

Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley did his signature “jiggery pokery” routine, this time accusing cabinet minister Bill Bennett of being “giddy” at the prospect of paying off his friends with development land. Before he gets too jiggery outside the protection of the legislative chamber, he would be well advised to find some evidence.

Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, who at least represents an area being given broader latitude for secondary uses on farmland, warned of drought in California. The history of this is currently a hot topic in the quasi-religious climate change debate.

Meanwhile in the real British Columbia, life and farming go on under

the existing farmland protection regime.

The largest ALR exclusion in B.C. history took a big step forward last week, as a federal-provincial review panel issued its report on the Site C dam proposed for the Peace River.

The panel noted that the dam would flood 2,775 hectares of farmland, representing all seven categories of soil quality. Opponents use a figure about twice that size, as if all the affected land was farmable.

The panel accepted that this land, including the

small amount of micro-climate bottom land, represents 0.2 per cent of the Peace region’s farm receipts. I would add that’s because what is farmed at all is mostly growing hay, which requires minimum capital and labour. “It

has potential, to be sure, but its unique and irreplaceable contribution would be for those labour-intensive crops like vegetables, which are not remotely practical in a labour-short region,” the report states.

We have to bring in Mexican guest workers to get vegetable and fruit crops off in the Fraser Valley and Okanagan. For a five-month growing season in the bush outside Fort St. John? This is a classic example of the religious fervor that replaces reason among the southern faithful of the ALR.

And how is the status quo working? Summerland council just voted to swap 80 hectares of flat farmland for 90 hectares further away in the Summerland Hills.

The town is on restricted lakeshore terrain and the council wants to increase its urbanzone, using the communityneed provisions that are enhanced by the current legislative amendments.

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TOM FLETCHERB.C. Views

B.C. farmland ‘holy war’ falls flat

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EDITORIAL

No dog house for Bulldogs

Do the Alberni Valley Bulldogs deserve the city’s help in straightening out their finances?

The Bulldogs, Port Alberni’s Jr. A hockey franchise that plays in the B.C. Hockey League, is in trouble. Despite the Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society taking over ownership of the team two seasons ago, the entity is not thriving. They are a year behind in paying ice rental fees to the city, and have asked for a 50 per cent break for the next two years to help catch up.

The team has struggled off-ice with the community non-profit ownership model, and present business manager Lucas Banton admits that openly.

It is worrisome that the team has gone through several business managers in the past two years, but it seems like the PAJHS is finally on track. Their plea for help from city council is testament to that.

The team struggled at times on-ice last season, before pulling out a nailbiting—if you’re a hockey fan—late-season run for a playoff spot that fell a few points short. The Bulldogs have had few shots at a league championship in its 12-year history in Port Alberni; but this is the BCHL, not the Dub (Western Hockey League) or the NHL.

One of the goals of the BCHL is to groom players for collegiate hockey, and the Bulldogs excel at that. As educational advisor Tom McEvay says, the team also teaches players to be community-minded. Players are involved in schools, with the regional district’s recycling plan, participate in community parades and make regular appearances at public events.

The Bulldogs have always been known as the community’s hockey team, even before the junior hockey society bought them. They have the second highest attendance on Vancouver Island and even mainland teams are envious of the number of loyal fans packing the ‘Dawg Pound’.

The players have given a lot to this community, both on and off the ice.

Do the Bulldogs deserve help? We say yes.— Alberni Valley News

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Mailbag: Feedback on Wi-Fi hazards, coal missteps and more

Children used as ‘guinea pigs’

To the Editor,Re: Teaching by

tablet, May 8.Using children for a

tablet pilot project at Alberni Elementary School is dangerously irresponsible.

Before anyone commits the health of their child to this uncontrolled wireless experiment, I strongly suggest parents, teachers and doctors research on the Internet, the adverse health effects of wireless technologies.

Research, medical appeals and videos are only a mouse click away.

No one has the right to jeopardize the health of a child due to ignorance.

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Technology,Port Alberni

Better lookto Plan B

To the Editor,Anyone still banking

on the Raven Coal mine project to assist with building an alternate road, or rebuild rail to Port Alberni should start looking at Plan B.

Compliance Energy has announced record losses in their 2013 financial statement,

and on March 31, 2014, I-Comox Coal Inc. officially withdrew from the Comox Joint Venture, owners of Raven coal project.

The company also recently missed their own self-imposed deadline to resubmit their application to the government, after their initial coal mine application failed miserably last year and was rejected.

Let’s hope the local transportation

committee has a Plan B.

Stacey Gaiga,Coal Free Alberni

Dissimilar echoes

To the Editor,The late author

Farley Mowat never let the facts get in the way of a good story.

Mowat’s infidelity to the facts can be overlooked because he was a humorous writer with an

endearing crotchety personality and a passion for educating us about the natural world. Mowat’s engaging voice will forever echo inside the covers of his books.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper never lets the facts get in the way of his conservative agenda. Stephen’s infidelity to the facts should not be overlooked because

he is a humourless politician with a cold, calculating personality and an unnatural passion for power and control.

Harper’s ambidextrous voice will forever echo inside the prime minister’s office, the House of Commons, the Senate Chamber and now the office of the Supreme Court Chief Justice.

Lloyd Atkins,Vernon

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From / A8This was after a

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against Summerland’s plan.

The B.C. Agriculture Council, whose board first supported and then objected to the ALR amendments, has clarified its objections. It wants flexibility for secondary uses extended to the prime farmland zones of the Okanagan, Fraser Valley and southern Vancouver Island.

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Every time Hira Chopra peers at Alberni’s harbour he can’t help but

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Chopra and other Port Alberni residents of South Asian descent are attending a special ceremony on Sunday, May 18 commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident.

“We need to remember this so people will respect human rights and make sure something like this never happens again,” Chopra said. “Future governments need to be reminded to respect other people.”

According to a Simon Fraser University website,

the Komagata Maru incident happened in the early summer, 1914. The ship carried 376 Sikh, Muslim and Hindu passengers—mostly men—from British India to Canada via Hong Kong.

The ship dropped anchor in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet on May 23, 1914, but Canadian immigration authorities refused to allow the passengers to disembark because of the Continuous

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immigrants to arrive on uninterrupted journey from their country of origin. The law was created to curb steadily increasing immigration

from India. The passengers

protested that the law didn’t apply to them because India was then a British colony and the passengers therefore British subjects. A two-month stalemate ensued and the passengers weren’t allowed to come ashore.

The ship remained in the harbour but conditions aboard were squalid and food and water was in short supply. The ship sailed back to India but

passengers were either shot or jailed when they disembarked.

“I learned about this in school and was shocked at the injustice of it all,” Chopra said.

“It was a disaster and a dark time in our history.”

The whole incident was nearly averted. If a pair of South Asian men hadn’t been thwarted, the ship would have landed in Port Alberni instead, avoiding the inevitable human catastrophe.

Continued / A14


City councillor Hira Chopra gazes out at Alberni Harbour and wonders what the fate of those aboard the Komagata Maru would have been if they had landed here instead of Vancouver.

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Shoot fast shutter speeds to stop action; 1/250 of a second and use a high ISO such as 400–800 ISO, or if you have a fully automatic camera then put the camera in SPORTS mode.

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Relax, be patient, and be yourself; kids know when you are overdoing it. If you are photographing

someone else’s kids then get rid of mom and dad or make sure that they understand that they cannot intervene.

You might be lucky and get to have a full hour to photograph them before they get bored with the camera. If you take

the photographs while you are standing up then you will get a lot of tops of heads. Instead crouch down to the child’s level to take the photographs. If the entire image is out of focus but the eyes are sharp then you have a photograph, so make sure to focus on the child’s eyes.

If possible do not take photos between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., as the sunlight is very harsh at that time and creates heavy facial shadows. Should you decide to take photographs with full sunlight on the subject then use a fill flash. Most but not all automatic cameras will fill in the deep

facial shadows when you turn on the flash outdoors. Try it and let me know.

Keep the background simple, move the subject further away from the background and use a large aperture such as f4 or f5.6 to blur the background while the child is in focus to give your images that 3D look.

Try shooting in burst (continuous) mode to tell a story.

Be sure to take lots of silly shots, you will love them in 10 years. Bring some old clothes and hats with you and let them play dress-up. Shoot a gazillion photographs and cull them later.

Any questions? E-mail me at [email protected] or see me online at www.silverstonephotos.com.

Norman Silverstone teaches photography through North Island College and Eldercollege in PortAlberni.

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From / A11According to a 1914

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The men first tried unsuccessfully to charter a boat to meet the Komagata Maru and guide it to the island port.

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A century later, standing on the shore at Harbour Quay, Chopra reflected on how Canada has changed in more than a century.

Getting into the country isn’t as hard

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“If someone doesn’t have land and money in India then you can’t visit...But if you have land and money you can,” he said. “I don’t think that argument is necessarily applied to people from other countries.”

Canada has come a long way but it has

farther to go, Chopra said. “We live in a multicultural society now and those bad, dark days are gone,” he said. “But there’s always room for improvement.”[email protected]


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HISTORICAL SOCIETY annual general meeting. At the Alberni Valley Museum. Starts: 7 p.m.

◆ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Port Alberni Maritime Heritage Society. At Echo Fieldhouse. Starts: 7 p.m.

◆ SUICIDE ALERTNESS WORKSHOP safe talk about suicide symptom identification, prevention and resources. Sponsored by Alberni Valley United Church. At 3747 Church St. from 1-4:30 p.m.

TUE. MAY 20◆ FUNDRAISING

MEETING at Ty Watson House. Meeting in the lounge to plan various events. If you want to attend then call 250-723-4478 to RSVP. From 9:30-11:30 p.m.

WED. MAY 21◆ PUBLIC FORUM ON

LOCAL ENERGY at Char’s Landing on Argyle Street. Short presentations by several speakers. No admission fee. Everyone welcome.

THURS. MAY 22◆ BANNER PAINT

at THE Kinsmen Community Centre. The Arrowsmith Rotary Club is sponsoring the Banner Program. $10 registration fee, to cover the cost of supplies. Forms can be picked up at the Rollin Art Centre. Call 250-724-3412 for more info.

THUR. JUNE 19◆ DELICIOUS FRINGE-A-

LICIOUS The Alberni Valley Fringe Festival is back for a second year, from June 19–22 at the Capitol Theatre and Bavarian Centre. All ages for most of the 14 live, unjuried performances. FMI: Gwynne Hunt at Main Artery on Argyle Street, phone 250-723-7883 or e-mail [email protected].

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SOCIETY’S RELAY FOR LIFE from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 22 at Bob Dailey Stadium. Survivors’ lap, luminary lap, local entertainment. Teams wanted: please register at relayforlife.ca at the Port Alberni link.

ONGOING◆ PLANT SALE

FUNDRAISER at 3063 Durham St. All proceeds to Ty Watson House. Every Sat & Sun from May 10 to June 29. Shrubs, perennials, herbs.

◆ 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 other research. Phone 250-723-2181, local 267.

◆ ALBERNI VALLEY STARFLEET CHAPTER meets the second Thursday of every month. At Echo Centre, 6 p.m. For info. call 250-724-7293.

◆ FREE DROP-IN at Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St. On Mondays from 10-11 a.m. For parents of children up to age five. 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.

◆ ALBERNI VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND meets Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the E. J. Dunn band room. Flutes, saxophones, and brasses are needed but all instruments are welcome. For info: Cory @ 250-723-1285 or Manfred @ 250-724-6780.

◆ ALATEEN at the Alano Club, 3028 Second Ave. From 11 a.m. to 12 noon. For teens ages 13-17. For more

info. call 250-724-6826 or 250-723-7223.

◆ CRIB NIGHT at Legion Branch No. 293. Starts at 7 p.m. every Monday.

◆ FUN DARTS at Legion Branch No. 293. From 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

◆ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED volunteers with calm obedient dogs requested by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Contact Pat Threlfall at 250-714-5264.

◆ WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO at Legion Branch No, 293, at 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 6:45 p.m.

◆ TY WATSON HOUSE HOSPICE is looking for people to work in the kitchen preparing meals and offering hospitality. Interested volunteers may call Theresa at 250-723-4478 for more info.

◆ BETA SIGMA PHI’S Preceptor Gamma Beta chapter meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Call Lorna at 250-724-2487.

◆ MEAT DRAW, at Legion Branch No. 293. Saturday’s from 2-5 p.m.

◆ ARROWSMITH RADICAL RUNNERS club hits the road at Bob Dailey Stadium on Mondays 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays 7 p.m. and at the Alberni Athletic Hall on Saturdays at 8 a.m. For more information call Chris Morrison at 250-724-4612.

◆ ARROWSMITH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, meets every second Wednesday of the month (except in July and August) at 3003 Fourth Ave. starting at 7:30 p.m. Cost $25 per year. Contact Loretta Parkinson at 250- 723-2555 for info.

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LacrosseAn Alberni Tyees player, wearing red, evades his check in a bronze medal game against Peninsula No 2 last Sunday at the Alberni Valley Multiplex. Eight teams competed in the First Annual Alberni Valley Icebreaker Tournament last weekend. Alberni placed second in their division, beating Comox and Nanaimo buy losing to Victoria.

◆ LACROSSEGet up and walk for your health

Is the act of walking taken for granted? I think so! Done

so often; it’s easy to neglect its necessity.

It may be another reason golfers live five years longer than others.

That doesn’t include golfers who ride motorized golf carts, however. If you golf regularly by walking, (one to two times per week), the physical effort cannot be denied its place in healthy living.

A full-length golf course may occupy 150 acres of land. When a person walks 18 holes, the walking may add up to five or six kilometres! At a short course like Hollies, a walker

can log two or three kilometres during nine holes of play. Double that for 18.

These may be critical times for non-walkers, generally speaking. Further, they may not be aware of it. Not unlike the Industrial Revolution of the last century, we too are impacted

by our own computer revolution. The difference however, is the increase of people choosing to sit on a couch or in front of a computer screen.

Appearing restful, it’s deadly in disguise. It’s been stated that a sedentary lifestyle is more lethal than smoking.

There is a saying, “If you stop, you’ll stop.” And like a machine

needing lubrication, so too does the body. Divorcing oneself from a computer to walk is no different than disciplining oneself to diet or exercise. Sitting is now more than ever considered a disease and more problematic is its lack of acknowledgement.

Golf courses are great for walking. The land is soft and kind to one’s joints, unlike cement or concrete. The geography is not level either, providing opportunities for one to climb or negotiate side hills.

These are the prescriptions for mildly stimulating one’s heart rate and cardiovascular system. I’m not a doctor, but these claims seem legendary, bordering on common sense now. Golf is also different than a normal walk.

Continued / A19

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From / A18Being engaged

in a game, one experiences the fun of play while walking. A normal walk can be boring and to the uncreative mind, lifeless. Consequently, golf evicts everyone from the experience of boredom.

And while you’re golfing, ask yourself about your pace. Do you walk leisurely, like death on feet, or do you stride with a sense of life, of confidence? When one lives on Vancouver Island, the feeling is “lay back”….but not back and die!

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(Editor’s note: An unfortunate editing error saw the Alberni Golf Club’s men’s report reprinted under the women’s Pitch n’ Putt column on May 8. We have included last week’s Pitch N’ Putt results at the end of this column to make up for it.)

In the ladies nine-hole Low Handicap division at Alberni Golf Club on May 13, Kath Stolth won Low Gross and Marie Swain

took the low net. The lowest putts

were shared by LaDonna Knutson, Marie Swain and Julie Swaney.

For the high handicap division, Low Gross was won by Louise Berlinski and Pat Dahlquist won the low net.

The low putts of the day on May 18were shared by Lee Anne Van Lent and Doreen Grant.

Pars were had by Marie Swain on No. 2 and Louise Berlinski , Kath Stolth, and Julie Swaney on No. 4

For the 18-hole ladies, Janice Cross won low gross and

Patsy Gauthier won the low net.

In the KP challenge on No. 15 there was a tie between Cross and Gail Sander. KP on No. 3 was won by Gayle Rhodes.

In the words of Byron Nelson: The only thing you should force in a golf swing is the club back into the bag.

From May 6 play:Nine-hole division

In the nine-hole ladies Low Handicap group, Claudia

Romaniuk won the low gross, LaDonna Knutson won low net and low putts.

In the High Handicap division, Louise Berlinski won the low gross and LeeAnne Van Lent won the low net and had the lowest putts.

Carol Cochran had a par on No. 17.

18-hole ladiesIn the 18-hole ladies,

we had Monthly Medal with the winner being Janice Cross.

Cross was the low

gross winner for the day with an 89.

Kathy White won the low net with 72. Barb Sheare didn’t play May 6; she was the holder of the Challenge Pin so the Challenge pin goes to White as she had the low net for the day.

The winners of

the KPs were Gwyn Bowen on No. 3 and Pat Nicklin on No. 12. It was the closest shot onto the green.

In the words of Lee Trevino: There are two things not long for this world—dogs that chase cars and pro golfers who chip for pars.

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Pins, skins and wins for men at AGC

Another Men’s Club Sunday is in the books for Alberni Golf Course.

The low gross for the day was Vito Caldarulo with an impressive 73. Great game, Vito. The low net in the low handicap division was old lefty himself, Keith Gauthier, with a smooth 65. In the high handicap division it was Cal Davies on top, shooting a 69.

The closest to the pin winners were: Cal Davies on No. 2, Glen Trask had the charity closest to the pin on No. 4 (taking home $30) and Sam Parhar won both No. 13 and No. 17. Parhar also won $50 for the only birdie on No. 17; the rest of the par 3’s were halved.

In the skins competition there is only No. 16 left in the low handicap division. There was no winner on Sunday, which means the carry over for next week will be worth $135.

In the high handicap division, No. 7 was won by Dave Mann, with Wolf Suhr winning No. 8, Mann again taking No. 9, Don MacGowan capturing No. 15 and finally Phil Anker winning the skin on No. 18.

Next week is another open day with the usual money pot, closest to the pin and skins competition up for grabs. Be sure to book you tee time starting at 7 a.m.

The following Sunday, May 25 will be our first scramble of the season, with Twin Travel and Cruises hosting the event.

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Passed away peacefully at WCGH May 09 2014, surrounded by his family.

Glen was born on the family farm outside of Wapella Sask. March 14, 1939

Glen is survived By the love of his life Arlene, his Son Doug, Daughter Glenda (Rick),

Sister Pat (Dave), numerous Grand Children, nieces and nephews, all very loved and involved in Glen’s life, and other family members.

Glen moved to White Rock 1950. He started working in 1956 at Coastal Tugs. Glen joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1957. While at Esquimalt, he went to the home of a ship mate, and there at the McClean farm he met and fell head over heels in love with Arlene.

Glen and Ar were married in 1959, and after 55 years they were still crazy in love.

Glen left the Navy in 1970, and moved from their little home on Hampton Rd. to Port Alberni. Glen and Ar completed building their home on Sproat Lake, where the family lived and played until 2009.

Glen worked in the Steam Plant as a Power Eng. (1st class) at the paper mill for M&B. Glen was a well respected, very fair to work with and for. Glen ended his career as Asst. Chief Eng. in 1994.

Glen took early retirement, not because he had to, or really wanted to, but, because it would save a job for a younger person in the plant. That is just the type of guy he was.

After retiring, Ar and Glen travelled all over the place in their 5th wheel, camping on the beach in Mexico, then in Yuma. They danced and just had a ball. They also cruised and travelled to many places.

Glen enjoyed woodworking, gardening etc. Glen and Ar were avid hikers, spending many days exploring the trails around Port Alberni, and lots of different places.

Ar and Glen took up Ballroom dancing, and spent many a night dancing and having fun.

Glen is sadly missed by all his family. A private celebration of life for family members and close friends will be held at a later date.

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passed away on Apr 24 2014, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Tony was 56 years old.

Predeceased by his father, Emilio in 2010. Survived by his mother Maria, his loving wife Roberta Peters, his daughter Sheena Maughan,

sons Antonio, Jr. & Niko Fiorilli and granddaughter Makyla.

Our family would like to express sincere thanks to all family, friends and medical staff that helped Tony along his journey.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR TONY WILL BE HELD SATURDAYJUNE 7th AT BEAVER CREEK FIRE HALL BETWEEN 1PM TO 3PM

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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ray Kenis Bredo on May 4, 2014 at West Coast Gen-eral Hospital with his family by his side.Ray was predeceased by his parents, his brother Stan, his sister Agnes and is survived by his loving wife Gweneth, son Sean, stepsons Terry (Diane), Jimmy, Walter (Sharon) and stepdaughter Carol Ann, and several grandchildren.Ray was a Steam Engineer; he retired after 27 years of service at the local Pulp and Paper Mill. He en-joyed his retirement, played some golf, fi shed a little and loved his computer.Cremation has taken place. There will be a private family gathering. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in Ray’s name to the Poppy fund, Royal Ca-nadian Legion Br. 293, Port Alberni, BC. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca

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Try part-time work as a contract Food Demonstra-tor 4 - 8 days a month in Port Alberni and possibly Parksville/Qualicum grocery, drug, and department stores.Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults.Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6.Requirements:• Fully fl uent in English• Able to stand 6-7 hr.day• Own a car to carry supplies• Be well groomed & bondable• Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores.• Have or would get a Food Safe certifi cate

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HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters for their Port Al-berni location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profi t sharing, paid overtime, benefi ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and ad-vancement opportunities. Call 1-866-472-4339 today for an interview or send a resume to [email protected]

STUDENTS WANTED for summer work at Redlack Cabi-net Works, training provided. No phone calls, bring resume to 5640 Gordon Ave, Port Al-berni, BC. Friday’s only.

THE LEMARE Group is ac-cepting resumes for the follow-ing positions: Boom men, Off Highway Logging Truck Driv-ers, Hydraulic Log Loader Op-erator, Processor Operators, Chasers, Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fallers, Machinists, Mill-wright, Heavy Duty Mechan-ics.Full-time with union rates/ benefi ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected]

The Lemare Group is accept-ing resumes for the following positions: Camp Cooks (Red Seal Chef an asset), Camp Bull cooks. Please send re-sumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected]

Vernon Service Company re-quires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfi tters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

CARE AID needed for 2 eve-ning shifts and 2 morning shfts, 20 hrs/week. Involves personal hygiene, exercises, feeding client, household tasks, as well as other client specifi c tasks. Training provid-ed. Individuals applying need to be eager learners, problem solvers, and have a drivers li-cence. Contact Judy at (250)724-5738.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF+ experi-enced cooks are needed at the newly renovated Micky J’s Bar & Grill at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, Parksville. Competitive wages, great perks, fun people... Please email resumes to:[email protected]

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY Duty Mechanics JM & Exp 2+ yr Apprentice to join our team, camp work on the Westcoast of BC. Comp. wag-es/benefi ts. Email resume to [email protected] Black Dia-mond Mechanical.

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CONTRACTOR RELOCATING Needs house to live in which will renovate in exchange for tenancy. References Call 250-240-8755.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FREE ITEMS

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FURNITURE

NEW QUEEN MATTRESS: Pillowtop mattress & box for sale. $200. 250-713-9680

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JAYCO 1207 Tent Trailer. 3-way fridge, furnace, stove. Sleeps 8. Kept in storage. Orig owner. In top condition! $5,500 OBO. Call 250-723-9117.

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TUB & TUB Surround & fi x-tures, in excellent cond. $250. (250)723-8050.

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ELECTRIC SCOOTER 2007 Biswift like new 330 lbs ca-pacity, new batts. $1100 obo Call (250)723-9806.

MATURE LOGAN berry plants. 6 yr old $10 ea, 4 yr old $5 ea. Call 250-723-7208.

NORGE SIDE by side fridge, water & ice maker, bisque col-our, excellent condition. $250. Call (250)723-3700.

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NICELY UPDATED 3 bdrm family home with detached double garage/shop. Located in a quiet neighborhood in South Alberni. $214,900. Call (250)724-9765 or view online: www.arrowsmithlistings.com

SPROAT LAKE; Newly reno’d 3 bdrm+den mobile home, pri-vate beach & boat slip. Lrg deck & fenced yard. Must Sell! $89,900, 1st reasonable offer. Call 1-250-735-0649 .

UPPER N. ALBERNI 3 bdrm rancher w/ carport, shop, fenced yard, wheelchair ac-cess, RV parking. $195,000 More info at www.arrowsmithlistings.ca

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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PORT ALBERNI: Carmoor Building at the Harbour Quay, deluxe adult oriented 1 bdrm loft Apts for lease. 10’ ceilings, F/S, D/W, microwave, W/D, A/C, gas F/P. No pets, no smokers, ref’s req’d. Call (250)724-5040.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

2 BDRM duplex on 1 acre, newly reno’d. Available now. N/S, W/D. $575/mo. Pets ok. Call (250)736-1541.

LARGE 2-BDRM duplex in quiet location, close to all amenities. F/S, W/D. Avail immed. Ref’s req’d. No pets please. $725. (250)735-9777.

HOMES FOR RENT

HOUSES AND apts starting at $450/mo & wkly rates for con-tractors. Call 250-735-0649.

PORT ALBERNI, 2 bdrm house. 1.5 bath, large kitchen, sun deck w/ beautiful garden, N/S, N/P, avail June 1st. $800 mo. Call 1(250)380-6796.

PORT ALBERNI- 3 bdrm house, full bsmnt, lrg yrd, near schools, quiet neighbourhood, NS/NP, W/D hook-up. June 1. $1100+ utils. (250)724-4383.

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PORT ALBERNI- 4 bdrm townhouse in 7-plex, NS/NP. Avail now. $1000. Refs re-quired. Call (250)724-4688.

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CARS

‘03 OLDS Alero 2.2 litre, 4 cyl, 5 spd, FW drive. Sunroof, P/W, air, 149,000 km $3000 obo. Call 250-724-0586.

1985 DODGE Airies K Car. Owned since 1992. All origi-nal. Well-maintained. Low kms. Beige. Price $950. Call (250)724-1059.

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2008 FORD F350 Diesel Lari-at. Crew cab, 6’ box. Loaded, with extras. 1992 TOYOTA ex-tra cab, V6, 5-speed, 31” tires, extremely low kms. Call (250)723-8152.

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CHERRY CK: Garage & Plant Sale. 3063 Durham St. 9 am to ? women’s & kids clothes, kids toys & accessories books, misc household, aloe vera & succulents.

GARAGE SALE; Lots of plants. Saturday, May 17th from 8-2pm. 4068 Craig Rd.

PORT ALBERNI- 2597 1st Ave, some kid’s stuff, and misc household.

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MOVING. MAPLE Coffee & end tables, treadmill, canning jars, soaker hoses, small bookcase, assorted house-wares, pictures, brass pot. Please call (250)724-3368.

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The program will provide a subsidy of up to $250, or half of the cost of an installation of broadband equipment to new residential and business customers within Xplornet’s industry leading 4G rural broadband satellite footprint. This will significantly reduce the costs of installation, costs that may have been a barrier to the adoption of high-speed Internet.

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RELAY FOR LIFE: | Cancer Society plans special survivors’ event for July 12.

With the Relay for Life cancelled for a second year in the row due to low registration numbers, the Canadian Cancer Society has proposed a new cancer survivors’ celebration.

This new event will take place July 12 at the Alberni Valley Multiplex, next to Bob Dailey Stadium. The society is hosting a Survivor Celebration instead to honour and recognize those who have fought cancer.

“We know that one of the touching moments of Relay

is when all the community’s survivors come together to walk the track and we didn’t want to lose that experience this year,” explains Tracy Berg, community giving coordinator with the Canadian Cancer Society’s Vancouver Island Region.

“We heard feedback from the community including our volunteers, saw the declining participation and felt a need to reenergize the spirit of Relay in the area.”

The Survivor Celebration

will take place at 12 p.m. and involve a light lunch at the Multiplex and then survivors walking a lap around the track to celebrate their survivorship.

Interested participants can RSVP to [email protected] or call the local Port Alberni unit office at 250-724-2912.

“We are excited to be doing something for survivors in Port Alberni this year,” adds Berg. “We hope the community will join us in celebrating these survivors on July 12.”

SHEEP to SHAWLArrowvale Farm and Campground hosted its annual Sheep to Shawl event last Saturday, exhibiting the fine art of fibre from the time it’s taken off the sheep until it is processed by hand and made into an object.

Garrett Jolicoeur, left, shears a sheep in front of an appreciative audience.

Yvette Denis, bottom left, spins wool from raw fibre on a spinning wheel.

Pavla Barbaric, below, allows Abigail Oliver, 3, to touch the angora hair she has brushed from her rabbit while Jen Banfield watches in the background.

Arrowvale hosts spinners and weavers every few weeks throughout the year, but this is their big event.

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Art’s going to be cool at the pool

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.

We are proposing a series of different sized murals that will cover the walls in the pool area at Echo Centre. 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 or call for more details. 250-724-3412. Application packages and guidelines are available at the Rollin Art Centre. Deadline for all applications is July 15.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to be involved with this project, to help beautify the community pool.

School-aged artists featured

The Rollin Art Centre is excited to

present an entire art show dedicated to local elementary school children. This exhibit started May 13 and runs until June 7, and features children who took part in Art in the Schools at four elementary schools.

Come out and meet these talented children at their artists’ reception, Saturday, May 24 from 1–3 p.m. Join us for refreshments and wander the gallery showcase their artwork.

Landscapesin oil are next

The Rollin Art Centre gallery will feature local artist Murray Claughton from June 10–July 5.

Claughton will exhibit a selection of oil painting of both local landscapes and his travels to Mexico. Meet Claughton in the

gallery on Saturday, June 14 from 1–3 p.m.

May 17 banner deadline

Individuals, families, schools and groups have until May 17 to sign up for the annual art banner program, sponsored by the Arrowsmith Rotary Club. There is a $10 registration fee to cover the cost of supplies. Forms can be picked up at the Rollin Art Centre Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The painting event is planned for May 22–25 at the Kinsmen Community Centre.

Lantern making instructor class

Are you interested in learning how to teach others how to make lanterns? There is still room in the Lantern Creations instructor training workshops

planned for Echo Centre later this month.

Call Echo Centre at 250-723-2181 to register. Classes are Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29 from 6-9 p.m. at Echo Centre. Cost is $15.

Book now for Mill Market

Tables are available for this year’s McLean Mill Christmas market. This year’s “Market at the Mill” marks the return of the popular Light-Up event for two weekends, Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 12-14.

If you are interested in renting a table in the main building or one of the heritage buildings, for one weekend or two, there

is still room. Events have been planned along with the train arriving at set times.

For more info or to register, stop by the Rollin Art Centre for your application, or call 250-724-3412.

Spring into art at DRAW

Spring Into ART! Nature Inspired & Found Objects Group Show continues at DRAW Gallery until June 28.

The show explores the theme “How are we connected to the natural world around us as well as the nature within us” with new work by a number of artists exhibiting in a variety of media.

DRAW Gallery is located at the corner of Melrose and Eighth Avenue. Call 250-724-2056.

Melissa Martin

is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, at the Rollin Art Centre.

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Arts Around

Alberni Art Rave is looking for artists wanting to showcase their work at this summer’s second annual art event.

This year’s 11-day show is again to be held in Port Alberni’s historic train station from July 25–Aug. 4.

All work/projects should be for sale by commission; there are no size restrictions and projects in any medium will be considered.

This year’s show revolves around Henry David Thoreau’s quotation, “What would human life be without forests,

those natural cities?”Art Rave organizers

intend that Thoreau’s quotation will be a unifying theme for the show.

Artists are asked to consider the above statement and design a project/ art piece that depicts their creative reaction to the quote.

For full details visit the Art Rave facebookpage at Alberni Art Rave, or e-mail:

[email protected].

The deadline to enter art for jury consideration is Friday, May 23.

HANDOUT

The GordsIan Tyson alumni Gord Maxwell, Gord Matthews and Gordon Lee Worden rock at Char’s Landing on Sunday, May 18 from 8–10 p.m. The Gords are just one of several standup musical acts coming to the Argyle Street venue for the long weekend.

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$819,000

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8673 Faber Rd.

$869,000

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split level• 56’x320’ lakefront lot• 2,590 sq.ft. of quality

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$319,000

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$819,000

Sproat Lake Waterfront• 3,600+ sq.ft./2 kitchens• 5 bedrooms &

4 bathrooms• 0.71 acre w/ Pebble

beach• Dock for swimming &

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8673 Faber Rd.

$869,000

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split level• 56’x320’ lakefront lot• 2,590 sq.ft. of quality

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with private dock

Lot 13 Dog Mountain

$319,000

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• 0.76 acre lot• Sandy beach• 24’x22’ dock• Mountain views

NEW PRICE

7676 Bell Rd $254,900

• 1/2 Acre w/ Country Views• 4 Bedrooms & Updated Bath

• Large Garage / Workshop• Many Functional Upgrades

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9221 Central Lake Rd $309,900

• Panoramic Mountain Views• 14.3 Acre Property

• 32’x24’ Two Storey Shop• 715 sq. ft. home

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• Beautiful Lake Front Property• 2,590 sq.ft. of quality materials

• 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom• Gently sloping land w/ private dock

Pristine Sproat Lake8673 Faber Rd $799,000

• 213’ of Sandy Beach• 0.76 Acre Treed Lot

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Recreational Lakefront13 Dog Mountain $309,900

• 110’ Low Slope Pebble Beach• Southern Exposure

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Beach On The Lake8780 Stirling Arm Dr $729,000

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102 5170 Angus St $108,900 Walk-out Condo• 2 bedroom & full bathroom• Open concept w/gas replace• Parking & storage unit incl.• 810 sq. ft. w/in-unit laundry

5263 Golden St $349,900So Much Character!

• Amazing 1.4 Acre City Lot• 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms• Oak Floors & Stained Glass• Subdivision Potential

77 5558 Beaver Creek Rd $124,900 Like New• 2012 one owner home• Sits on a 44” crawl space• Great location in Creek’s Edge• Carport & nice shed

4-5131 Gertrude St $159,900Retirement Living

• 2 bedroom & full bath• Fresh paint & some � ooring• 900 sq.ft. rancher• Carport & storage locker

3805 China Cr. Rd $205,000 Inherent Attraction

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2171 Anderson Ave $234,900Stylish Quality

• 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms• Lovingly maintained & updated• Heat pump & vinyl windows• Private backyard w/ lane access

5010 Cherry Creek Rd $378,800Development Potential• Very high pro le location• 0.46 acre corner lot• Solid 3,000 sq.ft. building• Beside Alberni Valley malls

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2607 7th Ave $159,900 A Touch of Class

• 3 Bedroom & Full Bathroom• Newer Roof & Furnace• Beautiful Corner Lot• 2,075 sq. ft.

5840 Tebo Rd $209,900 Cherry Creek Calling

• 4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms• 75’ x148’ Landscaped Lot• Attached Garage• Thermal Windows

3619 12th Ave $309,900 Executive Home• Oak Floors & gas � replaces• 2225 quality sq. ft• Walk out in-law suite• Double garage & shop

New Price

3817 Morgan N Cres $329,900 High Quality Triplex

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3919 Neill St $179,900 What A View• Inlaid oak oors & replace• 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• 80’ x 125’ view lot• Lives like a rancher

4931 Bruce St $189,900Revenue Property

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4172 Clegg Cres N $269,900Modern Home

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6312 Ferguson Rd $299,900Amazing Cedar Home

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18 Headquarters Bay $389,900 Panoramic Oceanfront

• Nearly 180 degree views• Neat as a pin cottage• 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• 5 acres & 150” waterfront

32 Headquarters BayRecreational Oceanfront• 5 acre forested lot• 150’ of oceanfront• Gated development• Excellent � shing & prawning

$225,000

4934 Locke Rd $128,000Sweet Location

• Central rural location• 3 bedrooms & full bathroom• Updated septic & furnace• Pastoral views

SOLD104-2825 3rd Ave. $124,900

Carefree Living• Two bedroom condo• Spacious and well cared for• Gas � replace & balcony• Close to amenities

New Price

4746 Johnston Rd $19,900C2 Salon

• Turnkey Salon Business• Located In Adelaide Centre• Established Client Base• Quality Equipment

3615 Neill St $278,000Top of the Valley

• Extensively updated• 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• Wood � oors & modern kitchen• 65’ x 125’ South Alberni lot

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SUNSET POINT!

10054 STIRLING ARM CRES.• Five bedrooms, � ve baths with family suite• Massive gourmet kitchen featuring large island

EXQUISITE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT!

4050 JOHNSTON ROAD• Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths• Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo's

6266 KAREN PLACE• Beautifully updated � ve bedroom, four bath home on 1.2 acres• Organic garden, creek runs through back of property, mountain views

4175 RAVENHILL AVENUE• Four bedroom, three bath home with � fth bed or o� ce/den• Quiet neighbourhood, private yard and beautifully landscaped

370 GRAPPLER INLET• 1/4 acre of bare land ready for your recreational retreat• Approximately 300 feet of deep waterfront for your docks

BAMFIELD WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

3583 SWORDFERN LANE • 0.18 acre lot is priced to sell and waiting your building plans • In a great neighbourhood, natural gas, hydro and services to the lot

POPULAR UPLANDS SUBDIVISION!

$ 79,900

5695 STRICK ROAD• Over 2900 sqft of wonderful family home on a manicured 1.5 acre• 18x36 in-ground pool with diving board, pool house, patio and bar area

4626 MAITLAND STREET• Build a side by side duplex on this 70 x 124 lot • In a great neighbourhood & close to all amenities

DUPLEX BUILDING LOT!

$ 69,900

LOT H CHEEYAH ISLAND• Private & Sheltered lot on Cheeyah Island in the Uchucklesit Inlet• North facing location on 2.14 acres, breathtaking views

SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT ACREAGE!

5260 TEBO AVENUE• Newer subdivision in a desirable Upper North Port location • Walking distance to elementary schools & Paci� c Rim Shopping Centre

PRIME BUILDING LOT!

$ 89,900

5487 WOODLAND CRES. W• 60x102 level lot features underground services• Close to Paper Mill Dam for � shing, swimming and walking trails

WESTPORTE PLACE LOT!

$ 69,900

$ 199,000

$ 99,000

$ 394,900+GST

10491 LAKESHORE ROAD• 16x24 serviced casita, kitchen with 2 fridges and microwave• 100 Feet of beach front, concrete RV Pad with power and septic

1.3 ACRES AT SPROAT LAKE!

4561 BUTE STREET• Level lot in the heart of Port Alberni with easy access • Driveway already in place; hydro, sewer & water to the lot

CENTRAL LOCATION!

205-5170 ANGUS STREET• One bedroom, one bath, open � oor plan and gas � replace• Laundry in unit, security entrance, storage unit & transportation nearby

DOWNTOWN CONDO! $ 59,900

$ 144,900

6494778

$ 214,900 $ 189,900

$ 799,000$ 839,000

$ 1,350,000

$ 112,000

$ 198,000 $ 325,000

$ 539,000

$ 319,000 $ 229,000

$ 749,900

5262 G ARGYLE STREET• Canvas Cup was a popular full service co� ee bar and gallery • Seating for 20+ patrons, steps away from Harbour Quay

3730 WALLACE STREET• Split level home, great layout with two separate entry ways• Kitchen, dining & living room on the main, 3 bedrooms & 1 bath up & basement

2573 3RD AVENUE• Completely renovated, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, in-law suite• Fenced backyard, fruit trees, raised garden beds, detached garage

11-3535 BURDE STREET• 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, double garage, pet friendly, 55+• Brand New Roof, Hot Water Tank & Perimeter Drains

8877 FABER ROAD• Sproat Lake waterfront home with breathtaking views • 4 Bedrooms, 1 bath, large carport, sandy beach, wharf, gardens

4565 ARROWSMITH ROAD• Side x side duplex o� ers one bedroom and one bath on either side • Many updates already done, separate meters, great location

5555 GOLDEN STREET• Custom home on 2.26 acres was built in 1995 by a premier builder• Master craftsmanship throughout this 3600+ sqft 4 bdrm, 4 bath home

5281 MARY STREET • Lovely family home is situated on a private 0.24 acre lot • Three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main, attached garage

4851 DAVID STREET• Lovely character home, completely renovated, detached garage• Three bedrooms, two baths, fully fenced, mature peach tree

3706 MORTON STREET• Quality built three bedroom, two bath split level home• Beautifully updated kitchen featuring large island

4610 ELIZABETH STREET • Just over 2800 Sqft in a newly renovated building• Easy access, plenty of parking for customers, Central location

5360 HIGHLAND DRIVE• Four bedroom, three bath plus den and large rec room• Stunning craftsmanship, superior quality custom built by Bill Goorts

BE YOUR OWN BOSS! READY TO RETIRE? ENCHANTING VICTORIAN ESTATE! TOP OF ECHO, GREAT FAMILY HOME!

$ 529,900 $ 239,900

$ 189,900 $ 239,800

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION! A HOME WITH HISTORY! COUNTRY IN THE CITY! GREAT BUSINESS LOCATION!

$ 159,900LEASE 2,500+GST

/MONTH $ 199,500

$ 765,000

TOP QUALITY FINISHED HOME! INVESTORS ALERT! NORTH PORT CUTIE! THE ULTIMATE RESIDENCE!

$ 189,000 $ 531,500

$ 221,900 $ 129,000

GREENBELT LIVING! LOVELY COUNTRY ESTATE! SOUTH PORT CLASS! ENCHANTED COUNTRY ESTATE!

$ 319,000 $ 585,900

$ 499,800 $ 849,900$ 1,399,000

$ 269,900 + GST

$ 179,900

GET ON THE LAKE THIS SUMMER!

SPRING INTO ACTION AND VIEW THESE GREAT HOMES!

THE DAVE TEAM HAS A LOT FOR YOU!

$ 192,000

NEW PRICE

$ 193,600

NEW PRICE

$ 219,000

NEW LISTINGS

HOW ABOUT A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS? LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR YOU!REALTOR®

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$ $ $ $ $ 199,500

IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME!

• Newly remodelled inside and out located in a great neighbourhood

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, daylight basement features workshop area

• Peek-a-boo inlet and mountain views

$ 214,9001:00-2:00 PM - 2461 4th Avenue

OPEN HOUSE Monday May 19thVicky Seredick in Attendance


CAN YOU REALLY AFFORD NOT TO

TAKE A LOOK?• Better than paying

Rent & small dogs are welcome!

• New strata housing o� ering a� ordable living at it very best!

• Only 2 units still available, VIEW TODAY before it's too late!

$ 204,900+GST -

$ 209,900+GST

2:30-4:00 PM - 3774 12th Avenue


• New strata housing

• Only 2 units still

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8372 BLOEDEL DRIVE• Custom build luxurious 5178 sqft home on 0.53 acre • 973 sqft suite for guests, 1200 sqft wharf/� oat & wired boathouse

SPROAT LAKE ESTATE!

10132 KYUNIM ROAD• 5 bedrooms plus loft, 3 baths and sun room• 1.28 acres, attached double carport, detached garage

ESCAPE TO PARADISE!

18610 PACIFIC RIM HWY• Approximately 1/2 acre lot located on Sproat Lake• Property is treed and ready for your house plans

TROPHY PROPERTY!

2-10010 LAKESHORE ROAD• 3 Bedroom, 3 bath, 1500 Sqft Condo with best beach front location• Custom designed and built, wharf and boat slips

MYA BEACH ESTATES!

SL 5 SALAL ROAD• O� -Water community just steps from the lake, wharf and a boat slip • Serviced with underground wiring, septic in place, hydro to lot

SPROAT LAKE LOT!

4672 ADELAIDE ST.•1193 sq ft for your home or business featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • Large living room, kitchen, eating nook, bath and 1 bedroom on the main

NEW HOME OR BUSINESS SPACE!

7879 WARDROP ROAD• 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is needing a new family to give it some TLC• On a no-thru quiet road, $25,000 septic system, oil tank & furnace 7 years young

FEELING THE LOVE?

2253 CAMERON DRIVE• Private three bedroom, two bath home with some updates • Fruit Trees, raised garden beds, 2 sheds, 12x20 greenhouse

HIDDEN TREASURE!

3009 3RD AVENUE• Just over 8,200 square foot corner lot • Prime downtown area with high vehicle and passenger tra� c

COMMERCIAL LOT!

$ 199,000

447 BAMFIELD INLET• Quiet neighbourhood surrounded with newer homes • 0.159 acre lot, sewer, water and hydro to the lot line

READY TO BUILD?

$ 599,000

5250 ADAMS PLACE• Quiet neighbourhood surrounded with newer homes• 0.159 acre lot, sewer, water and hydro to the lot line

READY TO BUILD?

$ 69,900+GST

DEBEAUX ROAD• 5 plus acre lot just waiting your building plans• Near McLean Mill and within 5 minutes' drive to shopping

CHERRY CREEK ACREAGE!

$ 164,900

$ 239,000

3607 16TH AVENUE• Lovingly cared for 3 bedroom home with great garden area• Original hardwood � ooring, new woodstove and great views

GREAT FAMILY HOME!

3760 FLEMING STREET• 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1800+ Sqft, double garage & powered shed• Maple engineered � ooring, birch plywood custom granite kitchen

BRAND NEW RANCHER!

4586 BEALE STREET • 3 bedroom, 1 bath, detached garage, fully fenced• Great neighbourhood and within walking distance to all amenities

NORTH PORT RANCHER!

3406 3RD AVENUE• Corner lot is centrally located in a commercial service area • High tra� c exposure, start a new business or bring your ideas

LARGE COMMERCIAL LOT!

4046 10TH AVENUE• 2 Bedrooms, large bathroom with bright and open living area• Detached garage, landscaped yard, move in ready

FULLY RENOVATED RANCHER!

9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE• Three bedroom, one bath home on a half-acre lot • Three vehicle carport with additional accommodations

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT!

SL 2 KYUNIM ROAD• 0.43 acre lot fully serviced by electricity, water and sewage to lot lin• Astounding views, private, sandy pebble beach with wharf

SPROAT LAKE-DAWSON'S LANDING!

9779 STIRLING ARM CRES• Three bedroom plus den, one bath mobile with peak-a-boo views• Just over three acres, partially treed, detached storage/workshop

SPROAT LAKE ACREAGE!

10242 STIRLING ARM CRES• 4 Bedroom, open concept living area with gourmet kitchen• Down features a full kitchen, recroom, sunroom w/ hot tub & shower

IMMACULATE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT!

LOT A STIRLING ARM CRES• 1.09 Acre O� -Water parcel views both Stirling Arm and Sunset Point• Seller will consider trade and/or vendor � nancing

SUNSET POINT!

10054 STIRLING ARM CRES.• Five bedrooms, � ve baths with family suite• Massive gourmet kitchen featuring large island

EXQUISITE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT!

4050 JOHNSTON ROAD• Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths• Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo's

6266 KAREN PLACE• Beautifully updated � ve bedroom, four bath home on 1.2 acres• Organic garden, creek runs through back of property, mountain views

4175 RAVENHILL AVENUE• Four bedroom, three bath home with � fth bed or o� ce/den• Quiet neighbourhood, private yard and beautifully landscaped

370 GRAPPLER INLET• 1/4 acre of bare land ready for your recreational retreat• Approximately 300 feet of deep waterfront for your docks

BAMFIELD WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

3583 SWORDFERN LANE • 0.18 acre lot is priced to sell and waiting your building plans • In a great neighbourhood, natural gas, hydro and services to the lot

POPULAR UPLANDS SUBDIVISION!

$ 79,900

5695 STRICK ROAD• Over 2900 sqft of wonderful family home on a manicured 1.5 acre• 18x36 in-ground pool with diving board, pool house, patio and bar area

4626 MAITLAND STREET• Build a side by side duplex on this 70 x 124 lot • In a great neighbourhood & close to all amenities

DUPLEX BUILDING LOT!

$ 69,900

LOT H CHEEYAH ISLAND• Private & Sheltered lot on Cheeyah Island in the Uchucklesit Inlet• North facing location on 2.14 acres, breathtaking views

SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT ACREAGE!

5260 TEBO AVENUE• Newer subdivision in a desirable Upper North Port location • Walking distance to elementary schools & Paci� c Rim Shopping Centre

PRIME BUILDING LOT!

$ 89,900

5487 WOODLAND CRES. W• 60x102 level lot features underground services• Close to Paper Mill Dam for � shing, swimming and walking trails

WESTPORTE PLACE LOT!

$ 69,900

$ 199,000

$ 99,000

$ 394,900+GST

10491 LAKESHORE ROAD• 16x24 serviced casita, kitchen with 2 fridges and microwave• 100 Feet of beach front, concrete RV Pad with power and septic

1.3 ACRES AT SPROAT LAKE!

4561 BUTE STREET• Level lot in the heart of Port Alberni with easy access • Driveway already in place; hydro, sewer & water to the lot

CENTRAL LOCATION!

205-5170 ANGUS STREET• One bedroom, one bath, open � oor plan and gas � replace• Laundry in unit, security entrance, storage unit & transportation nearby

DOWNTOWN CONDO! $ 59,900

$ 144,900

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$ 214,900 $ 189,900

$ 799,000$ 839,000

$ 1,350,000

$ 112,000

$ 198,000 $ 325,000

$ 539,000

$ 319,000 $ 229,000

$ 749,900

5262 G ARGYLE STREET• Canvas Cup was a popular full service co� ee bar and gallery • Seating for 20+ patrons, steps away from Harbour Quay

3730 WALLACE STREET• Split level home, great layout with two separate entry ways• Kitchen, dining & living room on the main, 3 bedrooms & 1 bath up & basement

2573 3RD AVENUE• Completely renovated, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, in-law suite• Fenced backyard, fruit trees, raised garden beds, detached garage

11-3535 BURDE STREET• 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, double garage, pet friendly, 55+• Brand New Roof, Hot Water Tank & Perimeter Drains

8877 FABER ROAD• Sproat Lake waterfront home with breathtaking views • 4 Bedrooms, 1 bath, large carport, sandy beach, wharf, gardens

4565 ARROWSMITH ROAD• Side x side duplex o� ers one bedroom and one bath on either side • Many updates already done, separate meters, great location

5555 GOLDEN STREET• Custom home on 2.26 acres was built in 1995 by a premier builder• Master craftsmanship throughout this 3600+ sqft 4 bdrm, 4 bath home

5281 MARY STREET • Lovely family home is situated on a private 0.24 acre lot • Three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main, attached garage

4851 DAVID STREET• Lovely character home, completely renovated, detached garage• Three bedrooms, two baths, fully fenced, mature peach tree

3706 MORTON STREET• Quality built three bedroom, two bath split level home• Beautifully updated kitchen featuring large island

4610 ELIZABETH STREET • Just over 2800 Sqft in a newly renovated building• Easy access, plenty of parking for customers, Central location

5360 HIGHLAND DRIVE• Four bedroom, three bath plus den and large rec room• Stunning craftsmanship, superior quality custom built by Bill Goorts

BE YOUR OWN BOSS! READY TO RETIRE? ENCHANTING VICTORIAN ESTATE! TOP OF ECHO, GREAT FAMILY HOME!

$ 529,900 $ 239,900

$ 189,900 $ 239,800

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION! A HOME WITH HISTORY! COUNTRY IN THE CITY! GREAT BUSINESS LOCATION!

$ 159,900LEASE 2,500+GST

/MONTH $ 199,500

$ 765,000

TOP QUALITY FINISHED HOME! INVESTORS ALERT! NORTH PORT CUTIE! THE ULTIMATE RESIDENCE!

$ 189,000 $ 531,500

$ 221,900 $ 129,000

GREENBELT LIVING! LOVELY COUNTRY ESTATE! SOUTH PORT CLASS! ENCHANTED COUNTRY ESTATE!

$ 319,000 $ 585,900

$ 499,800 $ 849,900$ 1,399,000

$ 269,900 + GST

$ 179,900

GET ON THE LAKE THIS SUMMER!

SPRING INTO ACTION AND VIEW THESE GREAT HOMES!


$ 192,000

NEW PRICE

$ 193,600

NEW PRICE

$ 219,000

NEW LISTINGS

HOW ABOUT A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS? LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR YOU!REALTOR®

[email protected] ABOUT A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS? LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR [email protected] ABOUT A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS? LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR [email protected] ABOUT A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS? LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR [email protected] ABOUT A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS? LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR YOU!

$ $ $ $ $ 199,500

IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME!

• Newly remodelled inside and out located in a great neighbourhood

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, daylight basement features workshop area

• Peek-a-boo inlet and mountain views

$ 214,9001:00-2:00 PM - 2461 4th Avenue



CAN YOU REALLY AFFORD NOT TO

TAKE A LOOK?• Better than paying

Rent & small dogs are welcome!

• New strata housing o� ering a� ordable living at it very best!

• Only 2 units still available, VIEW TODAY before it's too late!

$ 204,900+GST -

$ 209,900+GST

2:30-4:00 PM - 3774 12th Avenue


• New strata housing

• Only 2 units still


2.60%

6495184

Craig Filipchuk250-720-6220 NEED HOMES UNDER

$200,000HAVE BUYERS!

craig� [email protected]

250-723-1800

4213 Princess Rd Corner of Ian & Johnston

6495728

$229,000 - 7833 Wardrop Road COUNTRY LIVING

Half acre 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Full basement

$335,000 - 6696 Beaver Creek Rd COUNTRY SPLIT LEVEL HOME

Updated 3 bedroom 2 bath1.14 acres plus outbuildings

In law suite seperate entrances

$346,900 - 7171 Beaver Creek Rd WELL CARED FOR HOME

Newer 1600 square foot modular homeHeated and wired shop, double carport feature

Private 2 acres of cleared property

$350,000 - 5694 Mersey Rd 3 OVER HEIGHT CARPORTS

Well cared for 2,200 square foot homeThree bedroom, two bath, heat pump

.95 of an acre, 1,900 square shop

$299,000 - 14 Headquarters BayOCEAN FRONT

5 acres waterfront strata860 sq. ft cabin to lock up

Septic installed

$699,000 - 137 Winter Harbour Rd PORT HARDY

Wayne Ridley’s Fishing LodgeTurn key fully operational

Accommodates 20-16 guest

$79,500 - 4844 Strathern StreetNEW LISTING

Central location, Good rental incomeIn need of some TLC

$240,000 - 4612 North Cres.IN-LAW SUITE

3 beds, updated features throughoutSeparate wired 22X31 ft. garage

with 2 piece bath

FABULOUS LOCATIONDouble wide mobile, 55+ park

2 large bedrooms, 3 pce ensuiteLarge yard, carport and RV space

$59,000 - 16-4935 Broughton Street $359,900 - 2541 - 4th Ave. SL#1 & 2 $192,000 EA. OR $359,800 FOR BOTH

Duplex new construction Trades considered or lease to own

Good income producer

$224,900Sl 1 or Sl 2 3908 Marpole Street

Half Duplex New ConstructionUpper North Port close to the mallThree bedroom and two bathrooms

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSESMay 19, 20 & 21SL 3908 Marpole St.6:30pm - 8:00pm

Craig Filipchukin Attendance

NEW PRICE

SOLD

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6460569

4994 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C. www.albernihomes4u.ca E-mail: [email protected]

Mid Island Realty250-723-5666

Independently Owned & Operated

724-4725

Contact Johnfor all your Real Estate needs!Free Comparative Marketing Analysis

John StilinovicAssociate Broker

6495125

5915 Beaver Creek

COUNTRY LIVING• 3300 plus sq ft 3 + 1 basement home

upgraded with over $50k in improvements.• new roof,new windows,new � ooring,new

paint,new natural gas heating system• new wood stove, 5 new appliances, new

� xtures and ceiling fans.

$299,000 4763 Athol Street

SOUTH PORT LIVING• 3 bdrm 2 bath home offers over 1900 sqft.

Built in 2002.• bright spacious living room, a great roomy

kitchen• huge sun deck,double car garage, fully

fenced yard and alley access

$189,0005570 Woodland Crescent

RANCHER• 9 yr old rancher boasts elegance and high

quality throughout.• offers 1200 sq ft, 2 good size bedrooms• spacious L/V with gas f/p, beautiful

kitchen, and extra den/of� ce.

$279,000

7880 Beaver Creek

RURAL LIVING• AFFORDABLE COUNTRY LIVING!• 4 bedroom mobile home with addition

on concrete foundation.• 0.57 level acre with numerous

outbuildings

$115,000

Franklin Lot 1

•32 Acres in the Alberni Valley. Minutes to town.

• Enroute to Bam� eld and Barkley Sound

$229,000

Lot A-2653 7th AvenueSOUTH PORTBUILDING LOT

• 44 x 125 lot amongst older character homes

• Sewer connections are paid

$59,900

3666 8th Avenue

CENTRAL LOCATION• 3 bedroom 2 bath basement home with

2000 sq ft• Spacious bright living room, good size

dining/kitchen area• Basement offers 3rd bedroom, open LV/kitchen area• Ideal for entertaining or the perfect inlaw suite

$139,000

• 269 Spindrift - Courtenay $324,900 Offer Pending

• 2158 Ida Way - Nanaimo $299,900

• 2680 Charles Road - Nanaimo$266,000 Offer Pending

• 6294 Niluht Road - Campbell River$199,900 Offer Pending

• 1688 Lailah’s Loop - Qualicum$199,900

• 2124 Thomas Park Dr - Nanaimo$136,900 Offer Pending

• 1085 Spingbok Road - Campbell River $234,900

• 1052 Peninsula Rd - Ucluelet $114,900

• 1060 Peninsula Rd - Ucluelet$114,900

• 1064 Peninsula Rd - Ucluelet$114,900

BARKLEY SOUND PROPERTIES• 38 Haggard Cove-$329,000• 12 Haggard Cove-$299,000• Grappler Inlet-$362,900

OTHER LISTINGS

4279 Ravenhill Avenue

BUILDING LOT• 2.43 acres parcel is situated in a nice area of

� ne homes in the city.• Property is located at a dead end street.• Possibilities of subdividing or build your private

sanctuary amongst the trees.• Situated between Ship Creek Road and 11th

Ave. Zoned future development.

$179,0003752 5th Avenue $166,500

MORTGAGE HELPER!• 2000 sqft home, 2 bedrooms on main• Downstairs has separate 2 bedroom suite.• Good solid investment. Good ROI

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