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Fall Fair kicks off with midway and moreKatya Slepian

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It’s taken weeks and weeks of preparation but the 2014 Fall Fair has finally come together. It’s especially hard to believe given that one short week ago, the bustling fairgrounds were dusty and abandoned, with volunteers just beginning to set up the fair.

On the night of Thursday, Aug. 28, just behind the barn, a group of men were loading boards onto a truck.

“These are part of our stage and we put it right behind the logger sports. Then we build a deck over the pool,” said Fall Fair administrator Anne Sidall. “Every year they have to do this and that’s a huge job, they all go in a certain

way and numbered.”And it’s not only the

outdoors that are bustling.Inside the Kin Hut, Steve

Kalugin, deputy governor of the Kin Canada Upper Island Zone and Barb Kalugin, president of the Port Alberni Kinette Club, are hard at work preparing to feed the hungry hordes that will descend on the fairgrounds come opening day. Well, that and trying

to get their granddaughter, Mackenzie, to wear her customized apron. “Mackenzie, if you’re gonna help me, you have to be wearing this. See, I’ve got mine on.”

The Kinette Club has run the food booth at the fair since the club’s inception close to 50 years ago.

“They’re a small group but they do a lot of work and this is their major

fundraiser for the year,” said Steve. “They support a lot of groups as well” and those groups will get donations in return for volunteering their time at the fall fair.

Any extra money that the Kinettes raise will go towards bursaries, helping adults with disabilities, the SPCA, Salvation Army and Cystic Fibrosis Canada, for which Kin

Canada, the local club’s parent organization, has raised almost $40 million.

“All those funds are raised out of here so they’re busy, they’ll have four windows going,” he said. “It gets crazy. People are buying up, it’s all your regular burgers, hotdogs, fried onions of course, so with those smells they’re dragging everybody in.”

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“Katie, elbows! What are you doing? I’m going to put some Velcro on there!” admonishes Carole Walton, the Equine Canada Certified coach preparing the horse division of Port Alberni’s 4-H club for the 2014 Fall Fair.

She’s giving direction to five girls who are training for the 4-H Horse Show taking place during the Alberni District Fall Fair, taking place this weekend at the fairgrounds behind Glenwood Centre.

The girls, all Port Alberni residents, range between nine and 12 years old and their horses range from ponies for the younger ones to horses for the older ones. But more than the riders, it’s the horses that are making things difficult by getting a little snappy.

“That pony keeps attacking that grey horse,” Walton says. “We have problems.”

Walton has been training riders for close to 50 years now and one of the girls taking part in the Fall Fair Horse Show is riding Walton’s horse, Ruby. The 29-year-old mare has had a long

run with Walton, having given her two generations of show horses.

Dolly, one of Ruby’s brood, is 21 years old now, while her foals are Kira and Peek, both American Quarter Horse Association Champions. Kira once finished ninth in the world in halter.

“These horses are lovely to ride, they’re so well trained,” Walton says.

The stable where the horses are housed used to include a clubhouse. “Back in the 70s, we had huge quarterhorse shows here so we needed a clubhouse, a place for people to congregate. We had a bar upstairs; it’s now a hayloft,” Walton says. “We had a concession across the front, we danced here, we had a riding club and parties here.”

She used to breed horses for sale but in recent years she’s stopped, worried as to what might happen without proper veterinary care.

“We have no vet in this town, no large animal vet any closer than Courtenay or Nanaimo, both over an hour away.”

So in lieu of breeding horses, she’s helping to train them and their riders.

“We have been doing lessons every couple of weeks to start and then it’s been every week after that, trying to teach [riders] how to do competitions as well as just plain ride the horses,” Walton says.

With most of the girls never

having been on a horse until April of this year, the preparation is a lot of work, both in and out of the saddle. But amidst the hard work, there’s also a little time for fun.

“I try to give them some work on the ground, leading, some

work in the saddle, riding and some fun, which are games on horseback and trail riding.”

It’s crucial for the girls to learn it all well, because when the fall fair comes they’ll have to do it all themselves as per 4-H rules, with no parental help.

“They had to learn how to saddle and bridle and tie up their horses properly, put the halter on. They had to learn to do everything for themselves and that’s what the preparation has been about.”

Continued / A30

at the annual Fall Fair


Carole Walton’s students and their mounts gather in the show ring for a photograph and a rare calm moment. Walton, below, has helped riders prepare for the 4-H horse show at the Alberni District Fall Fair this weekend.

‘they had to learn to saddle and bridle...do everything for

themselves...’– Carole walton


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Alana Bodnar has been chosen as a top five finalist for a province-wide letter-writing contest held by Decoda Literacy Solutions to raise

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Bodnar is no stranger to the B.C. literacy field—she works as a Welcoming

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Columbians that literacy truly is an essential part of life, and to explain what literacy meant to her, how it has impacted her life, and what she’s done to increase literacy in the Port Alberni community.

“I am thrilled to be a finalist!” she noted in a recent interview. “Thank you for this amazing opportunity.”

Bodnar has been invited to a campaign launch event to meet four other finalists hailing from across British Columbia which will be held in downtown Vancouver on the evening of Sept. 10. She insisted that her parents join her at the event.

“They have and continue to support me with my literacy

struggles,” she says.The contest is

a highlight of the Literacy is Life campaign. Organized by Decoda Literacy Solutions, it is a province-wide fundraising and awareness campaign.

Other Literacy Alberni members are appearing in television commercials that began airing Sept. 1.

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Alana Bodnar’s letter one of five in B.C. up for a Decoda award.

Fall Fair chock full of activitiesFrom / A3

“We raise lots of money here and it all goes back to the community,” said Barb. “We get it all done in one weekend; the whole budget for our club is basically made during this weekend. It’s a lot of flipping burgers, it’s a lot of grease.”

But there’s a lot of work to be done before people can come down and get their burgers which means that everyone is hard at work, even Mackenzie, who’s helping Barb get some rocks ready to serve as weights so nothing blows away during the fair.

“Put one more up there: perfect! Now come put one over there, no no, leave that one there!”

There’s also painting to be done before the fair starts.

For two weeks now, Deb Johnson and her team of young volunteers have been hard at work painting new signs and refreshing old ones for this year’s event.

“We’ve spent four

or five evenings now just touching up old signs and my son has spent two, four-hour afternoons at the regional district office just printing and laminating a whole bunch of signs. I think the signs have been going for a total of 24 hours after about four to five days.”

It’s Johnson’s first year doing this and she’s amazed by the amount of work it takes.

“I don’t know how long it normally takes, I don’t know if I’ve done well or not.”

The fall fair will feature midway rides from Westcoast Amusements, zucchini races, home baking and produce competitions, trade show, logger sports, a 4-H horse show, live entertainment each night and a parade on

Saturday along 10th Avenue from Burde to Hollywood streets starting at 11 a.m.

It takes place at the fairgrounds behind the Glenwood Centre from 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 4 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7. Admission is $2 on Sept. 4 but for the first hour attendees can get in for free with a non-perishable food bank donation. For Sept 5, 6 and 7, admission is $10 for adults, $6 for students ages 13-18 and seniors, $3 for kids six to 12 and free for kids under 6. Rides are extra; $3 per ride on Thursday and $40 for the whole day on Friday and Saturday and $35 on Sunday. For more information, call (250) 723-9313 or visit [email protected]

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Steve and Barb Kalugin and their granddaughter Mackenzie, all members of the Kin Club, prepare the concession stand for the fall fair.


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Dentistry gets boost from Toy Run

SUSAN QUINNAlberni VAlley news

Little patients needing dental surgery will be able to seek treatment closer to home, thanks to a generous donation from the Port Alberni Toy Run.

Toy Run members on Tuesday gave $20,000 to the West Coast General Hospital Foundation, which will bolster the pediatric dentistry program in Port Alberni.

“This vital community support will benefit children in the area for years to come,” dentist Dr. Jim Chan said.

“In the field of pediatric dentistry, our patients experience several challenges. One such challenge is access to care,” said Chan, who is based at Holly Tree Dental in Nanaimo.

“For some families, travelling out of town to see a specialist is a significant barrier. Long surgical wait times can also affect these patients’ dental experiences.

“This gift helps provide a local option which will reduce wait times for children who cannot be treated in an office setting.”

The donation will secure operating room time for Chan and fellow pediatric dentists Dr. Kimiko Kika and Dr. Felicity Hardwick to come to Port Alberni several times a month and treat patients at WCGH.

The donation will also bring the wait list down, said Ellen Brown, site director at WCGH. “I am delighted with this donation from the Toy Run and hospital foundation,” she said.

“It’s the biggest donation we’ve made,” Toy Run chairman David

Wiwchar said. “In 2001 we gave $16,000 to the foundation to build the playhouse in the (hospital) lobby to make the hospital more child friendly. This donation is to bring services back

that used to be here in the old hospital.”

Wiwchar established a legacy fund with the Toy Run six or seven years ago, and the organization has tucked away between $2,000 and $5,000

each year.“As we’re headed

into the 30th anniversary we had $20,000 in the fund,” he said.

The pediatric dental program melds well with the Toy Run’s

mandate to donate to children’s programs, Wiwchar added.

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specialized x-rays and several trays of child-sized tools.

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Port Alberni Toy Run chairman Dave Wiwchar, top left, and fellow members Emma Wall, Tom Walland Richard Pesik gather on Tuesday with Ellen Brown, Site Director for West Coast General Hospital, pediatric dental health Dr. Jim Chan and hospital foundation board members Mary Booker, Tarja Woodthorpe and Claire Tucker to celebrate the Toy Run’s $20,000 donation to pediatric dentistry at the hospital.

WCGH: | Donation brings back pediatric dentist to hospital.

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With the dispute between the province and the teachers stretching into the new school year, parents are finding themselves scrambling to make other arrangements. Some, like Richelle McKenzie who has

a 10-year-old and an eight-year-old enrolled in public schools, are making do with friends and family.

“I’m lucky, I’m working with other families, working together to try and make it work,” she said.

Some cities in the province have begun adding programs in

an attempt to provide parents with alternate child support arrangements but according to director of Parks, Recreation and Heritage Scott Kenny, Port Alberni just doesn’t have the staff available.

“We don’t really have the staff to do that and we’ll see just how long it stretches,”

Kenny said.“We don’t have staff

on hand to run the programs, so we’d have to organize it through contract staff.”

While many daycares are filling up, parents without childcare have a few options. The Salvation Army is running a daycamp for children

from kindergarten to Grade 5. The camp will run from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $20 a day per child and activities will include games, stories and arts and crafts. For more information and to register, parents can call Major Kristiana Mac Kenzie at 250-723-6913.

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looking to get on a waitlist or try for a drop-in spot can drop by 4645 Helen St. to get a registration package or call 250-720-0957. The day care takes children ages six to 12 and it’s $40 a day per child for a full day and $25 for a half day up to four [email protected]


Alternate activities for kids available during strike

teacher rally draws hundredsKatya Slepian

Alberni VAlley news

Cheers and applause greeted Alberni District Teacher’s Union Ken Zydyk at a rally in support of local teachers on Tuesday, the same day students should have been going to their first day of school.

Instead, teachers, parents and some students gathered at Hansen Hall on Johnston Road to discuss the ongoing contract struggle between the BC Teachers Federation and provincial government over compensation and class sizes that has been going since February 2013. An all-out strike in June resulted in two weeks of school closures at the end of the 2013–2014 school year.

“It’s a difficult day for us today,” Zydyk said.

“Teachers more than anyone want to be in school today and we know that this is a big day for students, parents and the community,” he told the close to 200 parents, teachers and students at the rally. “And the reason that we’re not there today is because of the government and Christy Clark’s choice to keep schools closed.”

Zydyk said he was disappointed by the government’s lack of bargaining in good faith, citing its firing of the bargaining team and the trustee board that

was then replaced by the government’s own choices.

“In June, Minister (Peter) Fassbender promised on Father’s Day weekend that there would be bargaining 24/7,” he said, adding that the BCTF team cut their packets down significantly and presented it to the government’s bargaining

team before being made to wait 48 hours for a response.

“The response was no, no counter proposals, no new ideas, nothing,” he said. Instead, the government has asked for the BCTF to “throw two B.C.

Supreme Court wins away and we did not agree to that.”

The two court wins were Bill 28, which in 2002 stripped away teachers’ rights to bargain on class size and composition and was defeated in 2011, and Bill 22, which in 2012 did the same and was defeated in 2013. Earlier in 2014, the government was ordered to pay the BCTF $2 million over its refusal to bargain in good faith.

“It’s very disappointing that the government will not honour the two decisions of the B.C. Supreme Court. We think that rather than fight the court decisions, they should restore the funding to put those decisions back in,” Zydyk said, adding that it was disappointing to teachers that they were still having to fight over class sizes and composition.

The BCTF and the

government had a pause in bargaining over the summer and went into talks only on Aug. 8.

“Our bargaining team was ready all summer,” Zydyk said, adding that “there was no change in government position.”

He’d like the government to come back to the bargaining table with the BCTF and mediator Vince Ready without any preconditions and with a willingness to compromise.

“We think that without the preconditions, for example throwing away our court decisions that were in our favour, we can

get this deal done with the help of Vince Ready..

“Christy Clark, Peter Fassbender and the government have decided that for them it is more important to subvert the legal process than to have children in school,” he said. “Christy Clark has decided that it’s more important strategically for government to try and break the union and break us through 10 per cent salary reduction and a lockout from doing volunteer work from students.”

Zydyk sees the $40 a day government allowance for parents with children 12

and under as a payout and a bargaining tool rather than a sign of government wanting to get students back into schools.

“$40 a day for parents to find alternatives rather than send their child to school. That’s more important for Christy Clark to spend $12 million dollars a day to keep children out schools than it is to spend $3 more a day per child to have them in school and support and getting the extra help when they need it. Our students deserve better and we will hold the line until we get better.”

There to support

teachers was Alberni-Pacific Rim NDP MLA Scott Fraser, who was out at picket lines in front of Port Alberni schools this morning and throughout the summer.

“I get what this is about, this is about the future of public education in this province. It’s about constitutional rights and it’s about the kids.”

Fraser read from an open letter sent by B.C. NDP leader Jim Horgan on Sept. 1 that stated that “parents across our province have already paid a huge price for your government’s failure to resolve the labour dispute in our public education system” and that B.C. “children deserve the quality public education the government is responsible for delivering.”

Horgan’s letter also called for B.C. Minister of Education Peter Fassbender “to be relieved of his duties as it has become clear Mr. Fassbender is not capable of doing his job of providing public education to all British Columbians.”

Jackalynn Meyer, a local single mother of two children going into kindergarten and Grade 5, was at the rally to show her support for the teachers.

“I feel like it’s been an endless balance for all of the teachers. I have seen first hand, volunteering in the classrooms, what they go through. Class sizes are large and you couldn’t pay me enough money to sit in one of those classrooms.

Continued/ A14


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The plan had been laid out in detail before last year’s election. It targeted sailings where ridership was in the low teens or even single digits. On some sailings the Transport Canada-mandated crew outnumbered the passengers.

Despite the cries of doom, most of the sailing reductions have been managed – with one glaring exception. The Discovery Coast Circle Tour route saw its ferry from Port Hardy to Bella Coola replaced, using the smallest vessel in the BC Ferries fleet, the open-decked Nimpkish.

This move wasn’t a direct response to low usage, a chronic issue with some of the minor route sailings along the coast. It was to avoid ordering a replacement for the Queen of Chilliwack, which sailed directly between Port Hardy and Bella Coola.

This summer the first leg was consolidated with the Northern Expedition, the vessel that replaced the doomed Queen of the North on the Inside Passage run up to Prince Rupert. At Bella Bella, after a layover of a couple of hours, the Nimpkish took over with space for

16 standard vehicles on its deck and a midnight arrival time in Bella Coola.

The direct route had been mainly used by European tourists, who sailed from the Lower Mainland to Victoria, drove the length of the Island, ferried to Bella Coola and drove through the rugged Chilcotin to Williams Lake and back down south to complete the circle tour.

The new route incorporated stops in remote outposts Ocean Falls and Shearwater, making it even longer. Warnings came early.

“That’s where 90 per cent of the [BC Ferries] money is being lost, on the milk runs, and that’s the part they are keeping,” Petrus Rykes, a tourism operator at Anahim Lake for 40 years, said in March. “The part they’ve cancelled was at 70 per cent capacity, the second highest of all the fleet routes.”

Reports of a bad slump have come to pass. The changes meant bookings couldn’t be made until April, too late for most international travelers.

A survey by Bella Coola Valley Tourism in mid-summer found most operators losing business, from 10 to 90 per cent. A bus tour of Canadian seniors heading west from Williams Lake was terminated after 14 years. One tourism operator on Highway 20 is considering closing down.

Stone and his family took the new route themselves in early August, with the minister offering sunny reports on his blog.

Stone summed up his experience this way:

Continued / A11

TOM FLETCHERB.C. Views

Bleak summer for coastal ferry remake

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EDITORIAL

Blame lies on both sides

Given that the dispute between the B.C. Teachers Federation and the employer, which for all intents and purposes is the provincial government, has dragged on for months, it seems quite likely there will be no classes on Tuesday, and into the foreseeable future.

This is completely unacceptable. There is no shortage of blame to go around, but it is the two primary parties in the dispute who have brought public school students and their parents to this sad state of affairs.

At one time, the BC Liberal government banned strikes by teachers, saying that using students as pawns in a labour dispute was unacceptable. That was a move that met with considerable public support. However, teachers disregarded the ban and went on strike in 2005, and actually gained considerable public sympathy, partly due to the fact that the BC Liberals had torn up part of their existing contract, and partly due to the fact that their emphasis was on class size and composition.

That’s the emphasis again, and this time the strike is perfectly legal. However, students have already suffered considerable damage, due to most of June being a write-off from an education perspective. Now it appears that the first part of September, and maybe the whole month, won’t be any different. A $40 a day payment to parents of younger students is no recompense.

The public has absolutely no control over the BCTF, and any discipline to be handed out there must be done by BCTF members, if enough of them disagree with the union executive’s actions in continuing this strike.

The fact is, neither side is taking students’ education all that seriously. They are treating this as a political fight — something both the BCTF and BC Liberals excel at.

The education system exists so students can have a brighter future as adults. It’s high time they were back in class.

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Adopt a teacher; they deserve help

To the Editor,With the B.C Federation of

Labour 100 per cent behind B.C teachers, Minister Fassbender’s assertion that a settlement hinges on being competitive with other public sector unions is a lie.

The true issue is the same as it’s been for 40 years since I graduated: class size, composition and enough resources for special-needs students.

Who cares what others are making?

I wish these pencil-pushing bureaucrats would get over this childish “theirs is bigger than mine!” negotiating mentality and just pay teachers what their work (the shaping of our children) is worth.

In the meantime, while our dedicated teachers stand their ground for our youth, let’s all unite and Adopt a Teacher. I’m sure we’ve all got a little extra, we could at least keep ‘em all fed.

At the very least, hug a teacher today.

For they are taking a hit as they make a stand for future generations.

Liz Stonard,Port Alberni

The gov’t bleeding has got to stop

To the Editor,Re: B.C. back in black, deep

in debt (B.C. Views, July 24).Tom Fletcher’s column on

B.C.’s operating budget and debt touches on a balance

that must be examined.Some capital investments

are made to reduce operating cost – some of the new building costs at Royal Jubilee Hospital does that, for example. Some improve reliability – the earthquake resistant fire hall in View Royal for example.

Some add capacity – sometimes to meet demand, sometimes “just because.” In your household there is a limit based on income. Similarly in business, borrowing has to be paid back – companies often get into financial trouble from debt, such as the dysfunctional Pacific Western Airlines culture in its expanded life as Canadian Airlines.

Politicians do pay some attention because credit rating agency evaluations increase cost of borrowing. Occasionally one reforms, as the profligate Bob Rae did in Ontario.

Provincial politicians tend to be profligate in

spending, including on grandiose projects – Ontario being a current example of huge projects and mis-managed deals that will burden Ontario taxpayers for decades. (And the rest of us, because of the federal government’s crazy system of transfer payments that rescue the foolish.)

Governments must cut activities. The B.C. government has not addressed barriers to employment created by its quotas in agriculture and transportation, for example. It continues to spend on handouts to moochers, including companies that won’t invest in their own capability by training employees. And on public relations, as if most voters believe much of it.

Voters in B.C. have an opportunity to reduce operational spending by insisting on cutting activities such as interference with honest people’s attempt to build and earn, endless

reports, and fancy flower beds. I advocate the savings be put into the reason for government – protecting individuals against initiation of force, which at the municipal level is by policing.

Keith Sketchley,Saanich

PM’s theme song? ‘Wrecking Ball’

To the Editor,The CEO of B’nai Brith

Canada, in his capacity as Professor of Modern Israel Studies at Canada Christian College, has nominated Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

Surely, having seen what has just taken place in Gaza during the past few weeks, there should be a joint nomination to include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

When former US President Jimmy Carter received the coveted Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, there was a concert in Oslo with entertainers that included Willie Nelson and Santana. Knowing that Mr. Harper regards himself as a musician, and remembering the part that Mr. Netanyahu has had in demolishing so much of Gaza, it seems appropriate that a celebratory concert in Oslo should include Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus, and that at such a sombre event she be accompanied by Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Bernie Smith,Parksville

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From / A10“At the end of the

day, my assessment is that the Nimpkish is a good tourism product if tourists are made fully aware as to the type of service it provides. If correct expectations are set, I believe the Nimpkish can be marketed as a valuable tourism component of the Discovery Coast Circle Tour.

“The decision to do this rests squarely on the shoulders of the tourism industry and tourism operators who need to decide whether or not they want this service to

work, to grow and to be viable in order to capture a share of the thousands of international tourists looking for exactly the kind of adventure the Nimpkish provides.”

Got that, Discovery Coast tourism folks? If this milk run doesn’t work next year, it will be your fault. Heck, the Nimpkish has free snacks and drinks for your 10-hour voyage, much of it in the dark.

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was a way for the government to say that they’re not willing to mediate and that they’re just going to give away the teachers’ paycheques and they’re not willing to back down,” she said. “That scares me that they’re willing to break the law and just do whatever they feel like and ignore supreme court cases.”

School District 70 (Alberni) Superintendent Greg Smyth did not return phone calls for comment but in an e-mailed statement last week he said that he hoped that “the labour impasse is quickly resolved” and students would be back in schools as soon as possible.

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The Yukon is GMC Yukon territoryIt’s hard to believe but GMC has never held a vehicle launch for the Yukon full-sized SUV in the Yukon Territory, until now. Media from across Canada landed in Whitehorse and travelled around the territory recently in the all-new 2015 GMC Yukon model, ending up in the famous gold rush time capsule of Dawson City. From the wooden sidewalks to the gravel covered streets, this preserved part of history looks and feels much the way it would when gold was first discovered in 1896. The Yukon is also a great test for this big truck because of the immense stretches of unpopulated roads with smooth sections, potholes and loose gravel. The Yukon has it all, including spectacular vistas, wide-open space and spectacular scenery. Spending three days behind the wheel made me realize what a good job GMC has done with this truck, from fuel economy to creature comforts.

LooksLast year, GM introduced the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks. In fact, the Silver-ado won the North American Truck of the Year and the GMC Sierra won the AJAC truck of the year. With a solid basis, the engineers then went about building the full-sized SUVs based on the truck chassis. They include the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, the GMC Yukon and Denali, plus the Cadillac Escalade. These represent a huge profit centre for General Motors and they needed to get them right. The GMC Yukon is the most popular of the bunch with one-in-three full-sized SUV buyers choosing the Yukon, which is opposite to the United States where the Chevrolet trucks dominate. The top Yukon Denali model traditionally represents about 35 per cent of all Yukon sales but in the first few months of sales, it has captured more than 60 per cent.

Inside The long wheelbase model is an im-posing truck and a favourite of large families that need the third row of seating, plus a functional cargo area. The more popular short wheelbase offers a lot of room as well but when the third row of seats is employed the cargo area is diminished. On all but the base model, the second and third row of seats can be folded and store electronically. The Denali is exceptionally well equipped and shows great attention to detail, with the aluminum trim around the radio and heat controls, leather seating with French stitching. What the GMC Yukon offers over the Cadillac cousin is a simpler dashboard layout with traditional rotary knobs and buttons,

whereas the Cadillac has moved to touch sensitive panels that take time to master.

DriveThe Yukon is offered with two engine choices, the 5.3L 355hp V8 in the base SLE and middle SLT Yukon models and the 6.2L V8 in the Denali. This 6.2L engine is also used in the Escalade. There are several reasons to consider the Denali over the base 5.3L engine. The first is the inclusion of the magnetic ride control system that is also available in the Escalade. This sys-tem adapts the suspension up to 100 times per second and performed well on a variety of road surfaces in the Yukon. The second is a noise cancelling system that pumps sound waves through the Denali’s stereo system to help eliminate unwanted road and engine noise. The third reason is the mighty 6.2L engine with 420hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. Because this engine and the 5.3L have direct injection, variable value tim-ing and most importantly, cylinder management, the

V8 can switch off half of the eight cylinders and lean off the fuel mixture to reduce fuel consumption. With more than 1,000 km driven at a range of speeds, the real world consumption was 12L/100 km, close to the 11.4L/100 km official highway rating with the 6.2L engine. All the current Yukon models are equipped with a 6-speed automatic but the 6.2L engines will get an 8-speed this fall, with the 5.3L following next year. AWD is standard on all but the base model and these trucks can tow up to 3856 kg.VerdictThe Yukon is winner on all trim levels. I could find no fault but it is pricey. Starting at $51,800 for the SLE or $60,960 for the SLT and $75,540 for the Denali, this isn’t a cheap prospect. However, the Denali offers most of the same features as the more expensive Cadillac Escalade but is more use-friendly and less expensive.

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Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ coaching staff have whittled down the team following a three-day training camp last weekend. Players are practicing daily in advance of their first exhibition game, this Friday, Sept. 5 in Oceanside at 7 p.m.

They play at Weyerhaeuser Arena on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.

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The Bulldogs will host the fifth annual Raise a Reader road hockey game on Thursday, Sept. 11. Games and food start at 5 p.m. in the parking lot at the Multiplex, and the ball drops at 6 p.m. Come out and support Literacy Alberni and watch some hockey too.

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Inbrief

In Men’s Club action on Sunday the low gross of the day was 77, courtesy of Jim proteau. In the high handicap division, the low net went to Fred Fredrickson shooting a 68. Darrell Van os won the high handicap division, shooting a 64.

the closest to the pin winners were Art Fowler on No. 2, Jacques Geovetti on No. 4, Keith Gauthier on No. 13 and Darrell Van os on No. 17.

there was no winner in the low handicap division in the skins competition. In

the high handicap division, phil Anker won two with a net 2 on No. 6 and a net 2 on No. 10. Art Fowler won a skin on No. 9 with a net 3 and Wolf Suhr took home the money winning a skin on No. 14 with a net 3.

In the money pot Darrel Van os had the only birdies on Nos. 2 and 17, worth $11 each.

Next week is another open day, with the usual closest to the pins money pots and skins up for grabs. please book your tee times in your own group starting at 7:30 p.m. the following week, Sept. 14 is the tim Hortons Stableford event. More about that next week.

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Swimmers win medals at B.C. championships

three members of the tsunami Swim team qualified for provincials this summer.

Corynn Ayres, 10, and Caiden Edwards, 12 both attended the BC AA provincial Championship. this meet brought almost 400 top level swimmers from all over BC to compete at the Commonwealth pool in Victoria.

Coral ridinger, 10, attended the BC Summer Association provincials in Kamloops.

All three swimmers did exceptionally well, earning lots of medals and ribbons, according to their coaches.

Ayres also achieved two BC AAA times, the highest level possible provincially, with outstanding swims in the 800-metre and the 200m freestyle events.

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For more information on registration or swim programs, please go online to www.tsunamiswimming.ca.

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400 free – 4th place200 free – 5th placeCoral Ridinger (10)100 free – 3rd place100 IM – 5th place50 free – 4th place50 breast – 5th place

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Coral Ridinger, left, and Corynn Ayres, both members of the Tsunami Swim Club, display medals they won at their respective B.C. provincial championships over the summer. The swim club is accepting new members.


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Port Alberni native Ray Ursel took home the top prize at the 2014 Salmon Fest this past weekend with a 37.7lb chinook.

“He fought good, made a good run right at the beginning, had a good netting job on my partner there and fought him for about 20 minutes,” Ursel said.

The 37.7-pounder was the third fish that he caught during the festival but it proved to be the best, standing its ground for Saturday, Sunday and Monday.He caught the fish out at Whittlestone, just south of Bamfield with a Rhys Davis Teaser Head lure using anchovies for bait. At 37.7 lbs, his catch was over 20 lbs better than 2013 winner Sterling

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himself and his fishing partners Brent Rose and Bob McVie.

While the 37.7 lb winner meant that Port Alberni Salmon Festival Society president Dan Washington didn’t get the 43-pounder he was hoping for to celebrate the 43rd annual event, he was still pleased with the turnout; 2014 had roughly 2,000 entries, about twice what it was in 2013 and an average fish weight of 11.5 lbs, almost double that of 2013 when the average was 6.87 lbs. The total number of fish was lower this year however, with 1346 compared to 2013’s 1364.

Ursel was Saturday’s first place winner, followed by Dennis Granneman with 27 lbs in second and 2009 derby winner Cory

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Sunday’s winners were Leon Joseph Kossaber in first place at 25.9 lbs, Henry Clement in second also at 25.9lbs due to weighing in second and Wayne Salikin in third place. Monday’s winners were Bill Goorts in first place at 34 lbs, Dale Dame at 24.3 lbs and Sue Hale in third at 22.9 lbs. The Gary Rooke Memorial Award for the largest hatchery salmon went to Sally Watson, who brought in her 22.8-pounder on Sunday. Watson told festival goers that this was her first derby and “it was freaking awesome” and that she’d be back in 2015.

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Ray Ursel holds up his prizewinning 37.7 lb chinook salmon at Salmon Fest on Monday, Sept. 1.

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Darren Freeman cleans his salmon as Angus Lee supervises, above. Below, Gary Rooke Memorial Award winner Sally Watson holds her 22.8-pounder on Sunday, Aug. 31 at Clutesi Haven Marina.


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Greg Holland, top left, a past district governor for the Kiwanis, prepares the green alder for the famous Kiwanis salmon barbecue at Salmon Fest. Judy Preston, top right, gets ready to flip some burgers at the food booth. Coun. Wendy Kerr playfully skewers Coun. Hira Chopra as Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser looks on.

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Fresh is best for good health. Foods

without a label, such as unprocessed vegetables and fruits are naturally low in sodium.

Frozen dinners, soup, meat, sauces and canned vegetables contain a lot of extra salt. Look for labels that say, “no salt added” or “low sodium”. Health claims, such as “reduced sodium” and “less salt” may still have a high content of sodium. Before purchasing, check the Nutrition Facts label to see the amount of sodium and daily value that the item provides.

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Take the salt shaker off the table and order food without the salt, whenever possible.

Gourmet salts are not any healthier than regular table salt, despite marketing claims. Sea salt, Himalayan, Kosher, Rock or table salt all have exactly the same effect on blood pressure and health.

With the information highway, there is a growing body of information available on the Internet. With the new sodium applications (www.Sodium101.ca/App) for mobile devices, there are easy ways to track sodium intake, build a list of favourite food items for quick

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

ROCK Construction & Mining requires a Heavy Duty Me-chanic for work at various job locations across Canada. The successful candidate must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines. Preference will be given to ap-plicants with experience in Terex Reedrill and Atlas Cop-co drills. Must have the ability to work independently and di-agnose problems. Competitive wage and benefi ts package. Please send resumes to: [email protected] or fax to (250) 828-1948

PICKERS

$10,000 Signing Bonus for qualifi ed applicants!! Picker Operators, Winch Tractor Operators, Lowbed Hands, Heavy-Duty Mechanic needed. Apply with resume and ab-stract to offi [email protected] or call Jeremy at 778-256-4258

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EDMONTON BASED Compa-ny seeks qualifi ed & experi-enced Buncher, Skidder Op-erator & Processor Operator. Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, fl ight in/out pro-vided, safety tickets and driv-ers abstract required. Fax 780-488-3002; or email resume to: [email protected]

EDMONTON BASED Compa-ny seeks qualifi ed & experi-enced Mulcher Operators. Seasonal work in Fort McMur-ray and area. Camp work. Safety tickets and drivers ab-stract required. Work to com-mence the last week of Sep-tember approximately. Fax 780-488-3002; or email: [email protected]

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Reporting to the Site Manager, you would lead your team on all site activities at your sea site. Your objective is to optimize production while maintaining or exceeding regulatory compliance.

Application requirements• At least one complete cycle of experience working on a farm sea site, including smolt entries, bloom

season, and harvesting (other aquaculture production experience will be considered)• Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster an ef cient and safe team• Critical and creative problem solving skills• Able to adjust and adapt quickly and ef ciently to changes• Excellent computer skills, particularly the use of Microsoft Of ce • Preference will be given to candidates with a diploma or degree in aquaculture or a related eld of study.• Must be legal to work in Canada at the time of application.

This is a camp-based position with 8 days on-shift and 6 days off. Prerequisites to hiring are a tness test and a criminal record check

How to apply: If you have the skills we are looking for, and would like to become part of our dynamic team, please forward a resume by e-mail to: [email protected]

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

BICYCLES

2008 VELOTEQ Electric bike. 71 miles. Asking $600. Call (250)723-2624.

FREE ITEMS

FREE: PINE headboard, TV stand and TV. You pick up. Call (250)720-8955.

FURNITURE

FOR SALE: Single bed, table and chairs, 3 china cabinets, dresser, 3 piece teak wall unit, display case, some antique furniture. All in very good con-dition. Best offers. Call (250)723-3460.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CASUAL COMIC book collec-tor will sell/buy/trade ‘50s, ‘60s & ‘70s books. Barry 250-720-1285.

E-BIKE, NEW batteries, $600. Falling saw, $200. Boat, 28” Jolly craft, new power, $10,000. Power plant, $300. (250)723-8096.

FOR SALE: Clover Bar roper saddle with chest strap, $500. Johnsered chainsaw CS2171, like new (original bar and chain), $600. Jet tub, double, (less the pump) $100. 5th wheel for camper Gooseneck trailer, $200. (250)724-0709.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

KILL BED bugs & their eggs! Buy Harris bed bug killer com-plete treatment program or kit. Available: Hardware Stores, buy online: homedepot.com

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

TREADMILL- $350. Boys 8’ race car bed, $125, both good condition. (250)723-8050.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FIREARMS. ALL types want-ed, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

NEW TO YOU

2 TWIN BEDS, like new. Call (250)723-7940.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

NEW TO YOU

2 KODIAK 450 4x4’s, one has 21 hrs, other 92 hrs, $7000 each, obo. Call 778-421-4208.

WASHER & DRYER- apart-ment sized stove 24”. Electric stove 30”. Call 250-723-9180.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

SPACIOUS 3 bedroom mobile home, ready to move in, large deck, great lot, tastefully up-dated. A must see! $92,000. Call (250)724-3061 or 250-735-6464.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

MEMBERSHIP AT Tall Tim-bers Holiday Park (Sproat Lake), Lot S-15. Water, sewer, electricity and cable incld’d. Asking $149,000. Call (250)723-7743.

REVENUE PROPERTY

BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED ON LAKE OKANAGAN Turn-key, luxu-rious, immaculate, 1000 sq. ft. con-do in West Kelowna. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with fabulous amenities: private beach, marina, pools and so much more! $325,000. Call 250-826-4267

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT ALBERNI: $510/mo 1 bdrm apt. Heat/hot water incld. Looking for Bldg Mgr - would reduce rent. Refs req’d. 778-419-2275.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

RECENTLY UPDATED 2 bdrm- close to shopping, hos-pital and transit. N/S. $650+ utils. Refs req’d. Call (250)735-3043.

HOMES FOR RENT

3-BDRM, 2 bath. Huge yard. W/D, D/W. Near amenities. $950./mo. Call (250)591-7182.

4 BDRM, 2 bath upper quiet home. Deck, fenced. F/P, gar-age. Oct. 1st. $850. N/S, no cats. Call (250)724-7240

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

PORT ALBERNI- 4 bdrm, 2 bath house. Double garage, fully fenced. Close to schools & grocery store. F/S, D/W. $1100/mo. NS/NP. Avail now. Call (250)723-1536.

SPROAT LAKE WaterfrontExecutive 3-bdrm, 2 bath suite. $1000./mo, obo. until June. See: vrbo.com, listing 481434. Call 1(778)709-9594.


RENTALS

STORAGE

BOAT/RV INDOOR storage.Over 900 sq.ft. of secure (locked) indoor (4 walls) dry storage. Suitable for multiple boats or RVs; situated in the Alberni Valley, 15 mins from Clutesi Marina. Largest dimen-sion will accommodate 2 vehi-cles 8.5’x42’ with additional space for smaller items. Will consider 2 independent parties to help share cost. Avail imme-diately. $200/mo. Call Steve at 250-724-2328, evenings.

SUITES, LOWER

PORT ALBERNI- 2 Bdrms. Avail now. F/S, W/D. $700 inclds utils, cable and internet. Call 250-723-0390 leave msg.

SPROAT LAKE 2-bdrm water-front. Wood furnace, 9’ ceil-ings, $750./mo. brbo.com, list-ing #481434. 1(778)709-9594

TOWNHOUSES

3+ 4 BDRM Townhome, $875. Clean, modern, excellent con-dition, peaceful area, applianc-es included, covered parking. (250)619-1339.

WANTED TO RENT

WANTED TWO bdrm home, renovations specialist relocat-ing. Will renovate your vacant home in exchange for tenancy. Call Julias 250-240-8755.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING


TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

‘98 CAVALIER Z24 AC cruise, 5 speed, big kms but reliable & sound, well main-tained. $1500. Call 250-951-2174

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1989 Citation 24’ 5th Wheel-er. Canadian made, great con-dition! Features; spare tire, rear ladder, awning, oven, stove, double sink, fridge, fl ush toilet, shower and tub, skylight, queen bed, hide a-bed, cocktail chair and more. $5,900 hitch included in price.

2001 21ft. TRAVEL TRAILER Good condition. New tires & battery. A/C. Sleeps 5. $6500 obo. 250-923-9625. View any-time.

VTRUCKS & ANS

1994 FORD RANGER- cay-man green, XLT, 6 cylinder, 209,000 km, canopy. Asking $2500. (250)723-3916.

TRANSPORTATION

VTRUCKS & ANS

2001 FORD F350 XLT 7.3 die-sel 4x4 long box super cab pickup. New tires, starter, Glo-plugs, fan belt, batteries. 224 K (only 139,000 miles). Save $2,500. - Asking price now $10,000. Call 250-723-4999.

2004 RANGER XLT, 3 spd auto w/O.D., 4 dr, tilt, cruise, A/C, 4x4 (switch on dash). $4250 obo. 250-724-3584.

2007 FORD Ranger FX4, ext cab, 4.0 L, Auto, 4x4, tow pkg, mounted metal tool box 102,000 km. Orig cost $33,000 asking $15,980. Immaculate! Call 250-735-2707.

MARINE

BOATS

17.5’ GLASSTRON Boat with Trailer, 6HP Johnson & down-riggers, w/80HP Yamaha $5,400 obo. Electrical prawn puller, $350. Please call (250)723-0944.

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GARAGE SALES

2570 OLD Nanaimo Hwy., Sat., Sept. 6, 8am-12pm. Fur-niture, household items and shop stuff. Rain or shine!

SAT., SEPT. 6th, 8am-? Rain or shine! 3591 Carriere Rd (east end of Burde) table & chairs, chest waders w/boots, misc household.

PORT ALBERNI- 2493 14th Ave & Neil. Sat, Sept 6, 8-12. Family Sale. Kid’s stuff, house-hold items. Rain or Shine!

GARAGE SALES

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY yard sale; Friday, Sept. 5th, 6-8pm and Saturday, Sept. 6th, 9-noon. 6718 Cypress Blvd. (turn left off Cherry Creek Rd at the Baptist Church onto Cowley Rd then right onto Cy-press Blvd). Life jackets, beach items, lawn furniture, single pane windows, vanity and sink, garden items, Ameri-can Rose tea set, treadmill in excellent cond. ($350), boys race car bed ($125), plus so so much more! For inquiries call 250-723-8050.

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Call: 250-723-4306 or 250-723-6399

Top Left: Kerry Bisson of Alberni Towing is the winner of $250 cash in our Labour Day contest. Teresa Bird photo

Top Right: Kameron Gallic accepting a cheque for $2,250.00. This money was raised by Darin Oscienny, Ashley Oscienny and Deserray McClary hosting the Summer Soccer Sizzle - a five aside mixed soccer tournament. Donations for a silent auction table were collected and many of the ref-erees donated their time to ref the games. Please note Kameron is battling a rare form of cancer and he is 23 years old. Submitted photo

Bottom Right: The Alberni Valley Lions want you to have house num-bers that are easy to see in the day or night and will be selling them at the Fall Fair this weekend. Come by and say hi and check them out.


Windsor Plywood • 4740 Tebo Ave • Port Alberni • Ph: 250-724-5751 • Fax: 250-724-3325

Start to finish atTITEBOND WOOD GLUESEvery day, woodworkers, professional contractors and do-it-yourselfers reach for the brand they trust most…Titebond. A preferred choice for unsurpassed product quality & technical expertise.Various sizes to choose from.Save on all in-stock.Prices starting from $2.55 20

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30% OFFROCK & GEM SALE

SALE ENDS SEPT. 30THSemi Precious Rocks & CrystalsHouse & Yard Reflective Signs

Be sure to be found by our 1st respondersSEE US AT THE FAIR.

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Call: 250-723-4306 or 250-723-6399

ADSS Class of 1963 Reunion • August 27, 2014

The ADSS Class of 1963 held their 50 year reunion at the Alberni Golf Course on Wednesday August 27. Included in this group picture is one of their teachers, Winston Joseph

The organizing committee of the reunion are clockwise from low-er left: Sharon Mather, Leslie Wishart Minter, Shielean Westlin Gro-ver, Sandi Paterson, and Donna Trotter Walter.

Cheerleaders from 1963 showed off some moves at the reunion. From left to right are Darlene Bebluk Reynolds, Donna Trotter Walter, and Blaize Horner Reice and Leslie Wishart Minter

High School sweethearts were called to the front and given a spe-cial framed certificate.

This couple traveled the longest distance to attend the reunion, Joy Little Aspinwall and husband Nevin came all the way from St. Louis.


TOUR DE ROCK: Sept 20 – Oct 3copsforcancerbc.ca

Trek Bicycle Store

Walmart BBQ & Meet the Riders – Friday, September 26thHave a hot dog in support of Tour de Rock between 11am – 2 pm. Riders will arrive at approximately 12:15 pm for a presentation and meet & greet with the public.

Boston Pizza Family Fair Dinner – Friday, September 26thCome out and have dinner with the Tour de Rock Riders as they tour through Port Alberni!6 - 8pm. Musical entertainment by Lance Lapoint, magician and balloon artist, raf� es and silent auction!Adults dinner $15, includes 1 alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage. Kids dinner $7, includes anice cream sundae bar.

To � nd out more, contact: Mid Vancouver Island Community Giving Co-ordinator, Tracy Berg.Cell: 250.668.6794 | Email: [email protected] us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on Twitter: @Tourderock and mention #CopsforCancerBC

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Prepare 1 song to sing for your audition.*Feel free to bring an MP3 for a karaoke style audition, or sing a capella.

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THURS. SEPT. 04

◆ FALL FAIR will be coming to Port Alberni for the 69th time from Thursday, Sept. 4 to Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Exhibition Grounds behind Glennwood Centre. Come out and see the logger sports, horse show, zucchini races and more. Call 250-723-9313 for more information.

FRI. SEPT. 05◆ NEW EXHIBIT at

DRAW Galley on 4529 Montrose St. Casey Rae will exhibit ‘Sacred Memories,’ a remembrance of those who’ve passed and a celebration of life with reception Sept. 5 from 6-8 p.m. Show runs until Sept 27.

SAT. SEPT. 06◆ BEREAVEMENT

WALKING GROUP

starts on Saturday, Sept. 6 and runs for eight weeks. Come walk and talk with other bereaved people, rain or shine. Followed by refreshments at a local business. Call the Alberni Hospice Society at 250-723-4478 and ask to speak with the Bereavement Services Counselor.

SAT. SEPT. 13◆ TOY RUN is roaring

into town on Saturday, Sept 13 and Sunday, Sept 14. The riders leave Qualicum Falls at noon on Saturday and arrive at the Glenwood Centre at 1 p.m. for the

Show’n’Shine. Adult bike games are at 2 p.m. Dance is at 8 p.m. at the Glenwood with a new sober dance at Char’s Landing at the same time. Sunday features the Shiners Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. till noon and ends at 1 p.m. with a live band, prizes and a beer garden in front of Boston Pizza. For more info call 250-731-4728 or visit their Facebook page.

SAT. SEPT. 13◆ AV PAINT OUT is

coming to town for the second year at the Starboard Grill in partnership with DRAW Gallery. Call 1-855-

755-0566 for more information and to register.

ONGOING◆ SUNSET MARKET

at Victoria Quay. From 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday night until Aug. 27. Live entertainment and local vendors.

◆ 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.

◆ 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.

◆ 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.

◆ 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.

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

◆ CANCER TRANSPORT: Free travel to cancer related appointments from Port Alberni, to as far away as Victoria, are available through the Canadian Cancer Society and the Freemasons. For info call 250-723-0608 or the CCS at 250-724-2419.

◆ ALBERNI VALLEY HOSPICE SOCIETY requires volunteer kitchen help for meal shifts. Anyone willing to volunteer for a few hours a week should call the hospice society at 250-723-4478.

◆ BLACK SHEEP RUGBY CLUB is looking for interested players for its ladies and junior teams. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. at the rugby club at the top of Argyle Street. Regular training has begun.

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

◆ 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.

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Rollin re-opens Sept. 9

The Rollin Art Centre will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 9 following its annual summer closure. We look forward to seeing you in the fall, with new and exciting family events and workshops.

Take a brush with nature

Shelley Penner will be the next artist showcasing her paintings of acrylic on canvas with some special pieces you won’t want to miss, at the Rollin Art Centre.

This collection, titled A Brush with Nature, is of nature and especially wildlife, her passion. Penner captures the images like a photograph. A Brush With Nature begins Sept. 16 and runs until Oct. 11. Join the artist in the gallery for refreshments,

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The Rollin Art Centre will be having its inaugural Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rollin Art Centre outside terrace. Finished Jack-O-Lanterns will be placed in the gardens. You must register that day for $5 per person in age appropriate categories.

Viewing and voting of your favourite lit Jack-O-Lantern will be Fri. Oct. 31 from 4-7 p.m.

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The Arrowsmith Rotary Club is accepting applications for the Arts District Grant program, which provides assistance to individuals, organizations and businesses who are interested in

participating in activities that benefit the community specifically through enhancing the Rotary Arts District and achieving its purpose.

In order to be eligible, the participant must have attended the Arts District Grant Program Workshop which will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17at 7:00 pm at Rollin Art Centre. Register by calling the front desk at Echo Centre at 250 723-2181. For further information on the Arts District Grant Program or the Arrowsmith Rotary Club contact: Pat Kermeen, President – 778 421-3996 or Theresa Kingston – 250 720-2506.

Timbre! Choir seeks members

Timbre! Choir will be starting rehearsals for its 42nd year on Sept. 15. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Karen

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DRAW Gallery hosts show

Sacred Memories with Casey Rae will show at DRAW Gallery Sept 5 thru Sept 27th at DRAW Gallery. Artist’s Meet & Greet Friday Sept 5th from 6 – 8 pm with Mexican food appetizers and traditional face painter.

Sacred Memories is an exhibition of paintings, mixed media and installation. A personal remembrance of those passed and a celebration of life.

DRAW Gallery is located online and on location at the corner of Melrose and Eighth Avenue. The gallery is open Thursday through Saturday 12 – 5 pm. or www.drawgallery.com. Call 250-724-2056.

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“I’ve been at this for a long, long time, I’ve had grandchildren come back to ride, but the riders, as they look back on their young life when they used to come here have said that those were the best years ever.

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The only bad thing is that Walton doesn’t know how long she’ll be able to keep teaching.

“The awful thing is, I’m getting old and that’s not good because I want to keep doing it forever. I love it, I love teaching these kids, I love to make a difference and I think riding horses makes a difference.”

The girls get to learn how to handle a responsibility and in return get a tremendous feeling of accomplishment, something that Walton believes that young girls need.

“Girls need to feel that they have control over something because girls don’t have a lot of control,” she says.

And the horses are really testing the girls’ control here.

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The Fall Fair Horse Show goes from Friday, Sept. 5 to Sunday, Sept. 7 with a riding clinic and 4-H Achievement on Friday and English and Western riding on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

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BEAUTIFUL CHERRY CREEK• Just behind #2 hole Cherry Crk Golf Course• 3 bed rancher• wheelchair friendly• Double garage, great views

$269,000

W. Earl Engstrom

Saturday, Sept 6th 10am – 11am

2465 Hilton

AMAZING VIEWS• Updated throughout• Half basement• Quiet neighborhood

$129,000

Chris & Alease Arcus

Saturday, Sept 6th 10:30am – 11:30am

2428 7th Avenue

GREAT FAMILY HOME• 4 bedrooms, 2 baths• Newer flooring, roof and hot water

heater

$224,000

Gary Gray

Saturday, Sept 6th 10am – 11:30am

5075 John St

RANCHER• 3bds 1 bth• Walking distance to all amenities• Big attached shop/ garage

$219,000


Saturday, Sept 6th 2:30pm – 3:30pm

NEW PRICE

6505 Lothian

BEAUTIFUL ACREAGE• 5.48 acres• 4 bedroom home with income helper• Rancher

$319,000


Saturday, Sept 6th 6th 2:30pm – 3:30pm

NEW PRICE

2821 4th Ave

BEAUTIFUL YARD• 28 X 26 Wired Shop• Heat Pump• Huge Lot

$239,900


Saturday, Sept 6th 11:45am – 12:45pm

2736 Anderson Ave

RANCHER W/ SHOP• New Windows and Fence• Redone Kitchen• 20x28 Detached Garage/Shop

$209,900


Saturday, Sept 6th 11:45am – 12:45pm

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

2529 Anderson Ave

GREAT LOCATION• Natural gas fireplace• Many functional updates• Upper South Alberni

$129,900

The Fenton Team

Saturday, Sept 6th 6th 2pm – 3pm

5587 Meadow Drive

QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD• 4 bedroom home close to schools• Woodstove, RV parking, lane accessible• New upper level windows, freshly painted

$192,000

Sonja Sutton


4637 Bute St

3BD HOME W DETACHED SHOP• Heat pump• 20x14 heated and plumbed detached shop• 3bds on same floor

$149,900


Saturday, Sept 6th 1pm – 2pm

3109 McNaughton

LARGE FAMILY HOME• Great Area• Suitable• 4 Bedrooms 3 Bath

$278,000



3310 Waterfern Drive

THE UPLANDS• Fine home built in 2011• .22 acre on greenbelt• Spectacular master suite

$419,900

The Fenton Team


5592 Woodland Crescent E

IMMACULATE HOME• 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher• Quiet neighbourhood• Move in ready

$289,500

Gary Gray

Saturday, Sept 6th 12pm – 1:30pm

NEW PRICE

4521 Southgate

OLD TIME CHARM & CHARACTER• 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with views great location in

North Port• Steps away to Roger Creek, shopping & school• Updated furnace, hot water tank

$179,900

Sonja Sutton


QUICK POSSESSION

NEW PRICE

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33 Headquarters Bay

WEST COAST GETAWAY• 5 acres & 150’ of oceanfront• 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• Private 30’ dock

$345,000

The Fenton Team

4028 9th Ave

READY TO MOVE• Oak floors & fireplace• 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• Newer windows & furnace

$214,900

The Fenton Team

3728 Argyle Way

IN PORT DESIRE• 2 bedroom 1 bath townhouse• open floor plan main level entry

$79,900

Craig Filipchuk

Lot A Mathers Lane

ONE OF A KIND• 1.08 acre walk-on oceanfront• Beautiful private beach• Located in sheltered bay

$399,000

The Fenton Team

15-5558 Beaver Creek Rd

CREEK’S EDGE MOBILE• Beautifully updated 2 bd mobile• Pet friendly • 55+ park

$114,900

Dena Wickman

2582 Anderson Ave

1 BD CHARMER• new paint inside and out• new flooring throughout

$115,000

Dena Wickman

#14-4935 Broughton

UPDATED MOBILE• Nicely updated 2 bedroom• Greenridge mobile home park• New wheelchair ramp

$47,000

Craig Filipchuck

33-4935 Broughton

WELL CARED FOR 55+ PARK• 2 bdrm mobile• Walking distance to Pacific RimCentre and casino

$39,900

Dena Wickman

16-4935 Broughton

FABULOUS LOCATION• Double wide mobile,55+ park• 2 large bedrooms, 3 pce ensuite• Large yard, carport and RV space

$59,000

Craig Filipchuk

4855 Elizabeth St

NORTH ALBERNI• Full of potential• Two storey home• Stone siding

$68,900

The Fenton Team

32-4110 Kendall Ave

ECHO ESTATES TOWNHOME• 3 bd 2 bath• recently updated flooring and paint• covered deck backing onto field

$98,900

Dena Wickman

8600 Bland Rd

SOUTH PORT INVESTMENT• 3 bedroom 1 bath• .95 acre lot• sold as is

$92,4000

Kat Dwolinsky

#3- 4110 Kendall Ave

ECHO ESTATES• 3 bedrm, 2 bath 1134 sq ft.• Close to city trans, parks, recreation & schools.• Move right in w/ fresh paint, new carpet on main.

$89,900

Dell McConnell

102-5170 Angus St

WALK-OUT CONDO• 2 bedrooms & full bathroom• Open concept w/ gas fireplace• Parking & storage unit included

$108,900

The Fenton Team

4534 Lathom Rd

STARTER/ INVESTMENT PROPERTY• Thermal windows• Close to all amenities• Hardwood floors

$109,900


4587 Lathom Road

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT• 3 bdrms• Large lot• Needs TLC

$113,300

Gary Gray

Lots 1 & 2 Falcon Rd

TWO 10 ACRE LOTS IN BEAVER CRK• Beaufort Range, close to nature• Completely Private, no thru road• Drilled wells located on each lot

$175,000 each

Sonja Sutton

6003 River Rd

DUPLEX ZONED LOT• 66x120 lot with views of Somass River• Minute away to Clutesi Marina• Across from River Road Park

$69,900

Sonja Sutton

5915 Strathcona

GREAT CHERRY CREEK LOCATION• Rancher on .69 of an acre• Additional .69 acre lot~Package price!• Live in house while you build next door

$395,000

Sonja Sutton

2677 5th Ave

FAMILY HOME IN GOOD AREA• New roof• Heat pump• Thermal windows

$189,900


310 Grappler Inlet

2.95 ACRE WATERFRONT• Three bedroom one bath• close to boat launching ramp

$650,000

Craig Filipchuk

Sold

3962 Dunsmuir St

NORTH PORT LOT• R3 Zoning• 80’ x 123’• Quiet location, subdividable

$119,900

Lukh Saran

4003 Johnston Road

HIGH PROFILE C5 ZONED• 1900 sq ft, 3 beds, 1 bath• Many business opportunities• Dedicated parking, great investment

$193,000

Maureen Mackenzie

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3625 Anderson Ave

CENTRALLY LOCATED• 4 bedrooms• Attention first time buyers and investors• Centrally located charming house

$142,000

Eleanor Coffey

4701 Redford Street

TRIPLEX CENTRAL LOCATION• Good income producer• on bus route, close to shopping

$145,500

Craig Filipchuk

2780 Anderson Ave

GREAT STARTER HOME!• 3 Bed +den with updates• New roof, all new doors• Fully fenced back yard with alley access

$169,900

Kat Dwolinsky

5028 Montrose St

TWO SUITES• Murals & 3D art throughout• Two 2 bedroom suites• Separately metered• 61’ x 117’ South Alberni lot

$169,900

The Fenton Team

3975 9th Ave

RENOVATED AND COZY!• 3 bedroom reno’d character home• Single detached garage• new covered patio & fenced yard

$174,900

Kat Dwolinsky

5203 Gertrude St.

SPENCER PARK• 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths• 3 level townhouse in North Port• Covered deck & laundry area

$124,900

Kat Dwolinsky

77-5558 Beaver Creek Rd

LIKE NEW• 2012 one owner home• 44” crawl space• Great location in Creek’s Edge

$119,900

The Fenton Team

3956 7th Ave

GET INTO THE MARKET!• 3 bedrooms• New roof, windows and oil tank• Great starter home or investment

$124,900

Kat Dwolinsky

104-2825 3rd Ave.

THE GOOD LIFE• Two bedroom condo• Spacious and well cared for• Gas fireplace & balcony

$124,900

The Fenton Team

4750 Margaret St.

3 BEDROOM PLUS DEN• Spacious kitchen/dining room• Updated carpets & paint, wheelchair access• Open 6’ crawl with easy access• Borders the Kitsuksis Walkway

$164,900

Lukh Saran

3911 6th Ave

FAMILY HOME• Detached shop• 4 bedroom 2 bath• Central location

$169,000


NEW PRICE

2607 7th Ave

A TOUCH OF CLASS• 3 bedroom & full bathroom• Newer roof & furnace• Beautiful corner lot

$159,900

The Fenton Team

3916 Shaunessy

CLOSE TO MALL AND SCHOOLS• 3 Bedroom, 2 bath• Large level lot

$159,000

Craig Filipchuck

115 – 5555 Grandview Rd

SIMPLIFY AND DOWNSIZE!• 2 bedroom 2 bath modular home• One owner home with RV parking and sheds• 55+ park, pets allowed

$159,000

Kat Dwolinsky

#4-5131 Gertrude St.

RETIREMENT LIVING• Kitsuksis Manor• 900 sq.ft rancher• 2 bedroom & full bathroom

$159,900

The Fenton Team

NEW PRICE

203-2825 3rd Ave

MONTROSE PLACE• 2 bd 2 bath condo• water and mountain views• secured entrance and parking

$128,900

Dena Wickman

4217 8th Avenue

BARCLAY ESTATES• 2 bdrm 2 bath updated townhouse, new windows• No rentals, 1 pet under 20 lbs. allowed with

strata approval

$124,900

Maureen Mackenzie

NEW PRICE

2236 Cameron Drive

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH• Large lot• Needs TLC

$130,000

Gary Gray

3863 Anderson Ave

ECHO AREA RANCHER• Two bedroom & full bathroom• Original fir floors• Modern kitchen & bath

$134,900

The Fenton Team

5106 Bruce St

INVESTOR ALERT• $1,410 /month revenue• Three separate units• 0.19 duplex zoned lot

$139,900

The Fenton Team

NEW PRICE

4318 Dunbar St.

NICE HOME• Renovated 3 bedroom rancher• Hickory kitchen with island• 200 amp electrical panel

$155,000

Dena Wickman

3531 12th Avenue

CUTE AND COZY• 2 bdrm rancher• Many updates• Fenced yard

$146,500

Gary Gray

NEW PRICE

4270 Ballson St

NORTH PORT RANCHER• Covered R.V. parking• Quiet area• Natural gas heating & replace

$175,000


Sold4762 Morton St

IT’S A CHARMER • Wood floors & gas stove• 3 bed & updated bath• 50’ x 139’ Echo lot

$179,900

The Fenton Team

4931 Bruce St

REVENUE PROPERTY• Fourplex in South Alberni• Generating $1,985/month• Separate electric meters

$179,900

The Fenton Team

2182 Motion

CAMERON HEIGHTS• Fantastic views• 5 bed/2 bath• Thermal windows

$185,000


3927 Exton St

CENTRAL LOCATION RANCHER• Very clean,3 bedrooms• Hardwood floors• Spacious backyard

$188,900

Lukh Saran

Sold

#405 2825 3rd Ave

CARE FREE LIVING• Top Floor w/ Skylights, Elevator• Underground parking• Immaculately maintained building

$139,900


NEW PRICE

2640 3rd Avenue

INCOME PROPERTY• 3 bedroom suite up/ 1 down• Shared laundry• $1300 month total rents

$159,900


NEW PRICE

2209 Hamilton Dr

CAMERON HEIGHTS• 3 bedroom rancher• Backing onto greenbelt• 28’ x 20’ workshop

$189,900

The Fenton Team


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5054 Cherry Creek Rd.

GREAT LOCATION• 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces• Spacious family home w/alley access• Partially finished detached garage

$190,000

Sonja Sutton

301 - 4505 Victoria Quay

GREAT VIEWS• Remodelled 2 bedroom plus den• 2 bath apartment

$198,500

Gary Gray

4789 Margaret St.

LARGE LEVEL LOT• 4 Bedroom, 2 bath Character home• Close to schools, shopping & recreation

$199,900

Dena Wickman

2780 7th Avenue

IMMACULATE CHARACTER HOME• Three bedroom, two bathrooms• Coved ceilings, fir floors• Updated electrical and plumbing systems

$199,500

Gary Gray

3873 Morgan S Cres

NORTH ALBERNI RANCHER• 3 bedrooms + den• Feature fireplace• Nice 66’ x 125’ lot, workshop & shed

$217,000

The Fenton Team

NEW PRICE

3811 Craig Road

WELL MAINTAINED NORTH PORT HOME• 3 bedroom, 2 baths; great location• New kitchen• Across from park

$216,500

Gary Gray

4307 11th Ave

PICTURE PERFECT• 1,635 sq.ft. rancher• Newer roof & windows• Natural gas fireplace• 14’ x 24’ workshop

$229,900

The Fenton Team

4639 10th Ave.

FAMILY HOME W/SHOP• 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home• Detached shop• Quiet neighborhood

$219,900


3908 Dunsmuir St.

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME• large great room and kitchen• four bedrooms, two baths• full finished basement

$239,900

The Fenton Team

5608 Strathcona St

CHERRY CREEK ESTATES• 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• 1,265 sq.ft. patio home• Natural gas fireplace

$217,900

The Fenton Team

3948 Montrose St

MODERN STYLE• Extensive reno in 20 09• Oak and tile floors• 1,160 quality sq.ft.

$219,900

The Fenton Team

5535 Woodland Cres. E.

BEST LOCATION - BEST NEW PRICE• Multi-unit building site• Space for shop or pool• Green belt for privacy

$229,000

Joe VanBergen & Craig Filipchuk

2974 6th Ave

IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME!• 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom• Custom kitchen• Updated throughout

$227,000


3908 Marpole

SL#1 & SL#2• New construction• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms• Half duplex in upper North Port

$219,900 each

Craig Filipchuk

2245 Hamilton

FAMILY HOME• 3 beds, 3 baths, 1870 sq ft• 2 gas stoves, some updates• Private backyard on greenbelt

$205,000

Maureen Mackenzie

4763 Morton

PICTURE PERFECT• 4 beds, 1 bath, 2280 sq ft• Original hardwood floors• Lots of updates

$207,000

Maureen Mackenzie

NEW PRICE4907 Morton Street

4 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME

• Fir floors, fireplace, refurbished kitchen cabinets • Roof 3 years old, updated furnace, single car garage• Basement renovated; rec room & 2 bdrms

$205,000

Sonja Sutton

NEW PRICE2749 6th Ave

RENOVATED CHARACTER HOME• 3 bdrm plus den & full unfinished bsmt w/ new roof• Lovely fir and tile flooring, new windows and doors• New elec. panel and wiring, new plumbing• New heat pump, kitchen and bath

$219,900

W.Earl Engstrom

Sold

6138 Beaver Creek Road

ACREAGE• 5 acres with small 2 bedroom home• Barn and riding ring, Good pasture• Private country setting

$239,900

Pat & Gerry Hickey

3731 Argyle St

MUST SEE!• 3 bedrm, 2 bath on main, rear covered deck.• 2 fireplaces, lrg. rumpus/fam rm. & den down• Laminate, thermal vinyl windows.

$229,900

Dell McConnell

#8 4951 Burke Road

UPSCALE PATIO HOME• large open living space• two bedrooms, two baths• quality finish throughout

$229,900

Gary Gray

NEW PRICE6416 Beaver Creek Road

COUNTRY CHARM• 3 bed Rancher, Fireplace• Two acres• Garage & shop

$238,500

Pat & Gerry Hickey

2977 Anderson Ave

HOME SUITE HOME• Extensively updated, self contained suite• Large 65’ x 140’ lot• Newer roof & windows

$234,900

The Fenton Team

2586 2nd Avenue

CANAL VIEW• Custom designed 3 bdrm & den• Full basement, detached garage off alley

$234,900

W. Earl Engstrom

NEW PRICE

3726 Haslam Road

3 PLUS 1 BEDROOMFULL BASEMENT FAMILY HOME

• Double sided fireplace plus gas fireplace in rec room• Two baths, attached sun room• Separate workshop/studio with bath

$249,900

Pat & Gerry Hickey

3787 Grieve Road

4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME INGREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

•2 story house, hardwood flooring•Large open living room/dining area•New roof, close to school & shopping

$259,900

Gary Gray

4566 Beale St

IN-LAW SUITE! MORTGAGE HELPER! AFFORDABLE LIVING!

• 5 bedroom, 3 bath, single garage• Close to Alberni Elementary School• Updated throughout, move in ready

$224,900

Sonja Sutton

NEW PRICE

2337 Anderson Ave

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME!• 5 bedroom 3 bath• lots of updates• large deck, fenced yard

$249,000

Kat Dwolinsky

Sold4155 Clegg N Crescent

UPPER SOUTH PORT• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms• Private home in quiet family oriented

neighbourhood

$259,000

Eleanor Coffey

Sold4181 Steede Avenue

IMMACULATE EXECUTIVE HOME• With detached shop and great views• Newer rood and heatpump• Open kitchen/dining area• Large family room with adjoining covered patio

$259,900

Gary Gray

Sold


TEL: 250-724-2442 • Fax: 250-723-41565640 Gordon Avenue, Port Alberni, B.C. Seniors Discount

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4151 Steede Avenue

HOME WITH A VIEW• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, custom built• Great location, outstanding views• Heat pump

$299,900

Gary Gray

3189 McNaughton

DESIRABLE CENTRAL SOUTH PORT AREA• One Owner. On Green belt.• 3 + 1 bedroom• Ready to Move into Condition

$324,900

Dell McConnell

7171 Beaver Creek Rd

COUNTRY ACRAGE• Imaculate 1600 square foot

modular home• heated and wired shop

$335,999

Craig Filipchuk

Sold

3669 Lyall Point Cres

UNIQUE WEST COAST STYLE• 3 bedroom, 3 bath• New home warranty• No GST

$387,500

Gary Gray

Sold

6200 Malabar Road

PROVEN HOBBY FARM• 3 bedroom rancher on 2 acres• Large living room with efficient wood burning FP• Detached workshop and outbuildings

$279,500

Gary Gray

2159 Rita Road

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher• Double detached shop• Fully fenced yard

$279,900


2368 15th Ave.

LARGE FAMILY HOME• Great South Port neighbourhood• 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths on main floor• Self contained in-law suite in lower level

$284,900

Gary Gray

2729 Anderson Ave

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME• 4 bed 5 bath, Spacious 3100 sqft/heated floors• Detached double garage/workshop• Separate entry in law suite• Low maintenance yard

$287,000

Lukh Saran

3192 12th Avenue

IDEAL “HOME- BASED BUSINESS” OPPORTUNITY!• Professional 24’ x 45’ shop on leg lot, central loc.• 2+1 bedrm, den, 2 bath, 1-1/2 storey , full bsmt.• Hardwood,Elect. furnace, Heat Pump/AC

$297,700

Dell McConnell

2208 Mallory Dr

SPECTACULAR VIEWS• 4 bedrooms, 3 baths• Garage, plus RV parking• Large lot, near Canal Beach

$319,900

The Fenton Team

6696 Beaver Creek Road

COUNTRY SPLIT LEVEL HOME• Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath• 1.14 acres plus outbuildings• in-law suite, separate entrances

$335,000

Craig Filipchuk

5010 Cherry Creek Rd

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL• Very high profile location• 0.46 acre corner lot• Solid 3,000 sq. ft. building

$378,800

The Fenton Team

3503 Frank Street

BEAUTIFUL LIVING• 3 +1 bedroom, 3 bathrooms• 2 fireplaces, 2 decks, vaulted cedar ceiling• Spacious & open fl oor plan

$309,900

Pat & Gerry Hickey

9221 Central Lake Rd

PERFECT VIEW• Panoramic mountain views• 14.3 acre property• 32’ x 24’ two storey shop

$299,900

The Fenton Team

2595/2593 2nd Ave.

SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX• Completely renovated, like new• Both sides 1820 sq.ft.• 2 bedrooms, new kit., 4 pce. bath

$309,000

W. Earl Engstrom

3619 12th Ave

EXECUTIVE HOME• Oak floors & gas fireplaces• 2225 quality sq.ft.• Walk out in-law suite

$309,900

The Fenton Team

Sold

3817 Morgan N Cres

HIGH QUALITY TRIPLEX• Upper North Alberni• Three 2 bedroom units• Rented at $2,350/month

$329,900

The Fenton Team

5694 Mersey Road

3 OVER HEIGHT CARPORTS• Well cared for 2200 square foot home• Three bedroom two bath,heat pump• .95 of an acre,1900 square shop

$329,000

Craig Filipchuk & Jim Robertson

NEW PRICESL 1&2 2541 4th Ave

NEW CONSTRUCTION DUPLEX• Income producing $28,000 - $30,000

potential• Strata duplexes, in-law suite

$324,900 or $166,900 ea

Craig Filipchuk

Sold5263 Golden St

SO MUCH CHARACTER! • Amazing 1.4 acre city lot• 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• Oak floors & stained glass

$334,900

The Fenton Team

5797 Falls Road

COUNTRY HOME ON 1.20 ACRES• 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,036 sq. ft.• Updated kitchen & new flooring• Split level, vaulted ceilings • Sky Lights, RV parking• B/I Vac. stainless steel appliances

$364,000

Maureen Mackenzie

3588 Swordfern

QUAINT & CHARMING RANCHER• 3 bed, 2 bath, 1568 sq ft• Built in 2011, heat pump• Granite counter tops, wood floors

$354,900

Maureen Mackenzie

4771 Leslie Ave.

GRAND CHARACTER HOME• Heritage home on 80x120 view lot• 3 bdrms, 3 baths, lg master w/ensuite• Oak kit. w/nook & lg patio off nook

$349,900

W. Earl Engstrom

4749 Leslie Ave

EXQUISITE CHARACTER• Extensively updated• 3,040 sqft of quality space• 0.28 acre North Alberni lot

$349,900

The Fenton Team

3435 Waterfern Drive

EXECUTIVE RANCHER!• 3 bedroom spacious rancher• 9’ ceilings, maple hardwood floor• located in Uplands in cul-de-sac

$424,900

Kat Dwolinsky

3310 Waterfern Dr

THE UPLANDS• Fine home built in 2011• 0.22 acre on greenbelt• Spectacular master suite

$419,900

The Fenton Team

5525 Maple Street

CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE• Two storey• 3 bedrooms,3 baths• Detached shop

$389,000

Gary Gray

6315 Margot Road

EXECUTIVE FIVE BEDROOM HOME IN CHERRY CREEK

• Large lot• 3 levels of living space

$399,000

Gary Gray

Sold3547 McKnight St

PERFECT RANCHER W/BONUS ROOM• 3 beds, 2 baths, 2,220 sq ft• Gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops• 3 entertaining rooms, College Estates

$429,900

Maureen Mackenzie

NEW PRICE3328 Waterfern Drive

EXECUTIVE RANCHER ON GREEN SPACE• 1880 sqft, 3 bedroom, 2 bath with deluxe ensuite• Gas fireplace, custom kitchen with granite counters• Vaulted ceilings, custom built, Home Warranty• Greenbelt, fully fenced, RV parking, irrigation system

$449,000

Sonja Sutton


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3572 McKnight St

NO EXPENSE SPARED IN COLLEGE ESTATES• 4 beds, 5 baths, 3231 sq ft• Marble, granite, hardwood, stone• All the bells & whistles & det. shop

$649,000

Maureen Mackenzie

5250 Darnley Rd

DELIGHTFUL HOME ON 1 ACRE• 4 beds, 3 bath, 2,726 sq ft• Quality finishes throughout• 1 acre, det. shop, pool, built in 2005

$595,000

Maureen Mackenzie

10650 Asher Road

HILL TOP VIEWS AT SPROAT LAKECOMPLETELY PRIVATE

• 5.23 Acres, potential to subdivide• 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bath custom built home• Above ground swimming pool, double garage

$569,900

Sonja Sutton

2600 Burde St.

CUSTOM FAMILY HOME• 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom• Over 4700 sq.ft, .45 acre in the city• Trade potential, Partially finished bsmt

$485,000

Maureen Mackenzie

5342 Otter Place

CASTLE ENTRY• 4 beds, 3 baths, 2700 sq ft• Hardwood, slate, beautiful kitchen• 3 car garage & det. 900 sq ft shop

$474,000

Maureen Mackenzie

6435 Cypress Blvd

CHERRY CREEK ACREAGE• Built in 2008• 5 bed, 3 bath• 1.98 Acres

$449,000


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Lot 21 Gilbert Plc.

LARGE LOT• Redford Estates Subdivision• .23 acre corner lot• Water and mountain views

$139,900

Kat Dwolinsky

4961 Gertrude St

BUILDING OPTIONS• Large 88’ x 143’ city lot• Development potential • Can buy with adjoining lot

$85,000

The Fenton Team

4951 Gertrude St

BUILDING OPTIONS• 44’ x 143’ city lot• Development potential • Can buy with adjoining lot

$42,500

The Fenton Team

4510 Burde Street

CENTRAL PORT• Corner 45 x 122 lot• City and mountain views• Affordable location for your dream home

$44,900

Pat Hickey

4459 Arrowsmith

NORTH PORT LOT• Level 40x84 lot• Close to all amenities• Price to go!

$44,900


Lots &Acreages

Lot 22 Ferguson Rd.

PRISTINE WATERFRONT• 5 acres along Somass River• Salmon/steelhead fi shing year round• Build your dream home 7 mins. from town

$229,900


2201-11th Ave.

NEW PRICEAREA OF QUALITY HOMES

• 1.67 acre lot is a choice location• Great holding property for future subdivision• Previously pre-approved for 6 lot subdivision

$209,900

W. Earl Engstrom

Lot 4 Traves Road

2.57 ACRE IDEAL BUILDING LOT• No thru road• Level

$159,900

Gary Gray

Lot 1 Franklin River Rd.

THE PERFECT SETTING• 32 acres• Bare land• Private and secluded

$229,000

Dena Wickman

5350 Falls Road

RM 1 ACREAGE• 1200 ft. of riverfront• 5.84 acres• Hwy. 4 exposure

$1,600,000


CHERRY CREEK LOT - PRICED TO SELL!• Level .9 acre lot ready to build on• Private with nice stand of trees• On no thru road w/ newer homes

Lot 2 Cempthorn Ave $99,000

3148 Sweet Avenue

ARGYLE ESTATES SUBDIVISION• Large corner lot• Underground services • Close to natural walking trails

$94,900

Gary Gray

Redford Estates Lots starting @ $79,900

Kat Dwolinsky

3158 Sweet

PERFECT LOT IN SOUTH PORT• .34 Acres, quiet area• Close to shopping, schools & trails

$77,900

Maureen Mackenzie

Lots 32, 33 & 34 Arvay Rd

FANTASTIC & QUIET AREA• 3 lots creating .34 of an acre• Low taxes, no through road• In amongst beautiful homes

$94,900

Maureen Mackenzie

3790 Meares Drive

TOP OF THE TOWN• Over .3 acre view lot• Location of fine homes, fully serviced• Nicely sloped for daylight basement

$109,000

Craig Filipchuk & Joe Van Bergen

5165 Golden St.

ONE OF A KIND• Over 1 acre in city• All city services• Privacy & green view

$149,000

Joe Van Bergen

LOTS FOR SALE

• Lot sizes and building schemes avail.

• Contact Kat for more info and pricing

ONLY 16 LOTS LEFT!

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Lot O Cheeyah Island

WATERFRONT PROPERTY• Just under 3 acres in Uchucklesit Inlet• Offers best fi shing, diving & canoeing• Perfect location & summertime retreat

$180,000

Craig, Pat or Gerry

Lot Cape Beale Trail

WEST COAST ACREAGE• 6 acre proposed lot• Second growth forest• Moorage & store nearby

$174,900

Chris Fenton & Joe Van Bergen

Lots P and E Cheeyha Island

BEAUTIFUL ACREAGE• 2 water front lots in the Jewel of the Pacific Northwest• In the entrance to Barkley Sound.• Only one hour from Port Alberni.

$199,000ea

W. Earl Engstrom

32 Headquarter Bay

RECREATIONAL OCEANFRONT• 5 acre forested lot• 150’ of oceanfront• Gated development

$225,000


21 Haggard Cove

BARKLEY SOUND RETREAT• Haggard’s Cove• 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom• 0.17 acre lot

$ 244,900

The Fenton Team

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180 Cape Beale Tr

NESTLED IN THE FOREST• 1,680 sq.ft. west coast cottage• Built in 1994 to R2000 standard• Vaulted ceilings & woodstove

$269,900


432 Pachena Road

BAMFIELD ACREAGE• 6.06 acres• Possible subdividable• Harbour view

$260,000

Craig, Pat or Gerry

14 Headquarters Bay

OCEAN FRONT• 5 acres waterfront strata• 860 sq. ft. cabin to lock up• Septic installed

$290,000

Craig Filipchuk

31 Headquarters Bay

OCEANFRONT COTTAGE• 5 acres & 150’ of oceanfront• 465 log panabode cottage• Safe quality moorage

$289,000

The Fenton Team

468 Pachena Rd

WEST COAST QUALITY• 4 bedroom & 4 bathroom home• Built in 1992• Open concept w/ fireplace

$334,900


380 Cape Beale Trail

WEST COAST RETREAT• 4 cabins, duplex, caretaker cabin• 160’ of oceanfront with docks• Over 4,250 sq.ft. of living area

$699,000


302 Tower Rd

PORT DESIRE OCEANFRONT• Modern 2,450 sq.ft. home• Ground level suite• Private dock, walk-in freezer

$625,000


SL 36 Haggard Cove

RECREATION DREAM HOME• Well cared for 2 bedroom rancher• Pine interior, vaulted ceilings, wood stove• Move in ready complete with furniture and appliances

$429,900

Pat & Gerry Hickey

42 South Bamfield Rd

AMAZING OCEANFRONT• 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• 1.28 oceanfront acres• 82’ long deepwater wharf

$739,000


6 South Bamfield Rd

1000’ OF OCEANFRONT• Spectacular 1.73 acre• 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• 60’ deep safe moorage

$999,999


294 S Bamfield Rd

PRIDE OF THE COAST• 5.72 acre oceanfront• 5,140 sq ft executive home• over 200’ moorage

$2,950,999


18 Headquarters Bay

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME• large great room and kitchen• four bedrooms, two baths• full finished basement

$384,900


NEW PRICE

4746 Johnston Rd

C2 SALON• Turnkey salon business• Located in Adelaide Centre• Established client base

$19,900

The Fenton Team

C – 4805 Mar Street

SOUTH PORT• Quality lease space available up to 6000 sq. ft.• Great visual exposure• Store front or Office space• Plenty of parking available

$8.50 sq. ft.

Pat & Gerry Hickey

4574 Elizabeth

ISLAND TROPICS - BUSINESS ONLY• 6 tanning beds• 2,800 sq. ft.• well established business & clientele

$61,000

Maureen Mackenzie

#8-3749 10th Ave

WELL ESTABLISHED SHOPPING CENTRE• High foot and vehicle traffic• C2 Zoning allows wide range business uses• Building waiting for your business

LEASE $12.75 sq.ft.


#9 3761 10th Ave

WELL ESTABLISHED SHOPPING MALL• C2 Zoning allows for wide range ofbusiness uses• 1100 square feet

$12.75 Sq Ft


Commercial& Investment

3699 3rd Ave.

OFFICE RETAIL SPACE• Located in high traffic area• 3 offices, 2 washrooms, lunch area• 4 parking spots at rear of building

$74,900

W. Earl Engstrom

4905 Cherry Creek Rd.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY• Opportunity on approx. 3.26 acres• Zoned for commercial• Close to Pacific Rim shopping

$300,000

Gary Gray

4356 Gertrude Sreet

COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOT• High visibility location• approx 2/3rds of an acre

$399,000

Craig Filipchuk& Joe Van Bergen

4309 10th Avenue

DELI• Well established turn key business• Great location, 50 seat restaurant• Be your own boss

$100,000

Craig Filipchuk & Gerry Hickey

NEW PRICE5057 Southgate

GREAT OPPORTUNITY• 2,775 sq. ft. of strata commercial space• Heat pump, alarm system, lots of possibilities• Located on the ground level of Victoria Quay Condos

$169,900

Maureen Mackenzie

NEW PRICE2984 3rd Avenue

SOUTH PORT INVESTMENT• 20,000 sq. ft. building• Two long term Tenants in place

$439,000

Pat & Gerry Hickey

137 Winter Harbour Rd.

LOYAL CLIENTELE• Turn key fi shing lodge• Accommodates up to 20 guests plus staff• Includes 4 - 22 ft aluminum boats equipped

for charters

$699,000

Craig Filipchuk & Joe Van Bergen

5371 Falls St.

6 PLEX*4-2 Bedroom Units*2-1 bedroom units

$529,000


4658 Adelaide Building

NORTH PORT• Retail Building with two storefront retail outlets• Private parking lot• Just footsteps away from the Johnston corridor

$725,000

Pat & Gerry Hickey

Sold


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One of the few opportunities left to purchase land at scenic Sproat Lake. Purchase your own Strata RV lot for year after year vacations. No more having to book months in advance.

• Laundry, washrooms, hot showers • Sandy beach, waterslide, swimming • Newer docks, boat slip for each site

Maureen Mackenzie

17 STRATA LOTS SOLDONLY 9 LEFT!

9752 Lakeshore Rd. Starting as low as $119,000

E 4 10324 Lakeshore Rd

TALL TIMBERS• Tall Timbers gated community membership• Nice shady lot on water near docks includes moorage• Enjoy tennis, mini golf, horse shoes, and swimming

$174,900

W. Earl Engstrom

10298 South Dr

SPROAT LAKE AREA• 82’ x 265’ building lot• Lake access nearby• Quiet wooded area

$114,900

The Fenton Team

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8720 Stirling Arm Dr

SPROAT LAKE BEAUTY• 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,760 sq ft• In fl oor heating, built in 2003• 3 car garage, 1.55 acres, 100 ft of beach

$869,000

Maureen Mackenzie

8780 Stirling Arm Dr

BEACH ON THE LAKE• 110’ low slope pebble beach• Southern exposure• 1.02 acre private lot

$729,000

The Fenton Team

10842 Lakeshore Rd.

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT• 3 bedroom, 2 bath• Double garage• 22x40 Dock, beach storage

$539,900

W. Earl Engstrom

Sold

Alberni Valley News, September 04, 2014

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