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◆ CITY BUDGET 2015
Youth Advisory Committee in place
CIty council passed the terms of reference for the city’s new Youth Advisory Committee. Changes from the first draft included requiring the four members drawn from the community at large to be youth and switching out the member appointed by the executive of the ADSS student council for an SD70-appointed ADSS student.
Council may forego raise
Mayor Mike Ruttan raised a notice of motion for council to forego their annual Consumer Price Index cost of living raise. Speaking after the Jan. 12 meeting, Ruttan said that the move was meant to show leadership and an understanding that council should cut costs where necessary.
Possible new watershed group
Councillors Sharie Minions and Chris Alemany raised a notice of motion that the city should facilitate the startup of an Alberni Valley Watershed Management Committee and invite stakeholders to participate in meetings.
Canada Day parade a go
The Port Alberni Folkfest Multicultural Society will once again put on the Canada Day parade. City council approved the use of city streets for the Canada Day parade and Coun. Ron Paulson told Port Alberni Folkfest Multicultural society president Sarah Thomas that he was happy to see youth take up the reins.
Seniors’ dog licencing fees
Council referred a request to review current dog licencing fees for seniors and possibly provide a discount on the current $30 fee to the Seniors Advisory Committee.
city newslineInbrief Warm weather brings bears
KATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
While winter means some of the Alberni Valley’s resident black bears are still fast asleep, both the uncharacteristically warm weather and the approaching spring mean that residents should be on their guard.
There have been 318 reports of black bears in Port Alberni from April 1, 2014 to Jan. 27, 2015 and 25,000 province wide.
Black bears typically venture into urban areas for garbage and fruit. While those are strong bear attractants, they’re also relatively easy to address.
“Every single resident should have or has access to a free, residential, bear-resistant poly (garbage) cart so there’s really no reason for bears to get into people’s garbage these days,” said BearSmart BC consulting executive director Crystal McMillan.
Several years ago the city bought 3,542 BearSmart garbage cans, which comprise half of their inventory.
While the BearSmart
cans can be damaged by the bears, city BearSmart liaison Guy Cicon says that animal resistant garbage cans don’t allow the bears to get into the garbage.
Since becoming a Bear Smart community in 2013, McMillan said that the city has become a model that’s being used province
wide as an example of how to implement BearSmart measures.
“Their bylaws say how to effectively manage your garbage to reduce conflict with bears, they have put out 7,000 BearSmart brochures in utility bills, there’s BearSmart information on their website and they’ve
invested $1.5 million into a bear-resistant garbage system.”
While the city has made enormous strides, the regional district hasn’t been as progressive. Sproat Lake sees a lot of bears, largely due to the lack of BearSmart garbage cans available to regional district residents.
McMillan hopes that greater buy-in to the BearSmart program from the ACRD will come soon and reduce the number of bear sightings.
Another facet of reducing bear attractants is making sure that fruit is picked up off the ground promptly, or ideally picked before it even gets the chance to fall.
“In the Alberni Valley, fruit is pretty much the second attractant under garbage,” McMillan said, adding that it’s not just rural properties and farms but trees in the downtown core as well.
“Bears come in for the apples in the neighbourhood, they comein from the periphery first, they’ll start accessing some of the rural areas and then they’ll just keep coming into town,” she said, adding that food conditioned bears often only hibernate for a few weeks.
“Where we really run into trouble is when they start getting into the fruit trees and then hang around and start getting into the garbage or vice versa.”
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A bear perches on the rocks across from the Stamp Falls Provincial Park fish ladder last fall, trying to catch salmon jumping up the falls on their way back to spawning grounds,
City introduces 2.8% tax increaseKATYA SLEPIAN
ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The City of Port Alberni is proposing a 2.8 per cent residential tax increase for 2015.
With an average home worth $186,001, this means the average Port Alberni homeowner will pay $39.72 more in residential taxes, if the budget were to be passed today.
The first draft of the city’s 2015 financial plan
was unveiled on Monday to little discussion from city councillors.
According to a report submitted to council by director of finance Cathy Rothwell, the city’s service levels will remain for 2015 the same as they did in 2014, under the new budget. General capital expenses for the city are projected to be approximately $5.5 million and would be funded by operations, reserves, grants and borrowing.
Approximately $7.3 million is slated to be spent on capital projects across the board, with the remaining $1.8 million falling under sewer and water projects.
This includes just over $750,000 in paving and road construction, around $670,000 in storm drain replacements and upgrades, just over $1 million in water main renewals and upgrades, $650 in sewer projects, $173,000 to improve the
Gertrude Street bridge, approximately $386,000 in new vehicles, around $2.5 million for Dry Creek flood protection and $40,000 and $55,000 for a women’s shower facility and control room upgrades respectively and in the city’s fire hall.
There is also $100,000 set aside for the Harbour Quay washrooms and $25,000 for the repair and/or removal of the Harbour Quay clock tower.
Continued / A19
Budget meetingsThe city will put the 2015
financial plan and a budget input survey online as of Fri-day, Jan. 30.
Council will hold a strategic planning session for the bud-get on Feb. 2.
Public presentations by departments begin Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. and continue Feb. 17 and Feb. 19, same times.
The financial plan public presentation is scheduled for Feb. 25 at Echo Centre (Dog-wood Room), time TBA.
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Reading out loudZachery Carnegie and Scott Cisaroski from Mrs. Iacuzzo’s Grade 3 class at Gill Elementary School read to Vivian Thomson at the AV Museum last week. The students were able to choose a special event thanks to good behaviour and they all chose to read to seniors. They were paired with members of the Sunshine Club for an afternoon at the museum.
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Kiteboard ban coming
KATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The Port Alberni Port Authority is committed to working with kiteboarders and the city to provide a
place for kiteboarders to launch after banning the practice off of Centennial Pier, port CEO Zoran Knezevic said.
According to Knezevic, kite boarding poses a bigger risk than swimming, paddleboarding or kayaking due to the
ropes involved in launching the kites off the pier.
“Essentially, there’s too many moving parts and with onlookers and people around it creates a serious hazard area for someone to get entangled in those lines or being pulled by the strong wind
when the kite or kiteboarder is taking off.”
Another issue is the proximity of Centennial Pier to the busy Fisherman’s Harbour, a site that will get even busier once the fuel dock at the end of the Somass pier is installed.
Continued / A10
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‘Don’t take our park,’ says Westporte residentKATYA SLEPIAN
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Despite the concerns of a Westporte resident, a proposed Rainbow Gardens expansion won’t deprive the neighbourhood of a park, says Westcoast Native Healthcare Society vice president and building chair Derek Appleton.
John Bennie put up a sign last week asking Westporte residents how they felt about the possible expansion of Rainbow Gardens into the park and inviting them to meet him there on Jan. 31 to rally and save the park.
Bennie, who’s lived in Westporte since the mid-1990s, believes that the park is crucial to the neighbourhood.
As it stands, it has a large playground and a concrete street hockey rink, the latter a project on which Westporte residents and the city cooperated.
While primarily for the use of Westporte residents, Bennie said “it’s utilized by many people all over the city,” from kids to hockey players who come out to the rink
on Friday nights.“They have a great
time, there’s lots of laughter... it’s really good, it’s more than just a patch of grass. We run our dogs there, kids go and play catch and baseball there.”
The closest existing park to the Westporte park is River Road park across Hwy. 4 which Bennie doesn’t consider a viable solution given the heavy highway traffic travelling to the west coast, especially during the summer.
He thinks the park should stay despite the city’s need for more seniors facilities.
“I think there are many other places in the city where the Westcoast Native Health Society can purchase property,” Bennie said, citing closed schools as one option.
Bennie is also concerned as to exactly what would be built there.
“We don’t really know yet what the WCNHS proposes for this [site.] It’s very worrisome and unnerving. I just don’t think taking away this green space that’s so well utilized makes
sense to me.”Appleton said
Rainbow Gardens was committed to working with the city to ensure that the neighbourhood continues to have a park even if Rainbow Gardens does expand.
“We’ve been working on this for six years with the city to make sure the neighbourhood benefits,” said Appleton, adding that
any construction is still at least two years away. “We’re working under a memorandum of understanding with the city and in that MOU there are plans to replace the park with a park 16 times the size.”
To that end, there are two rezoning applications in connection with the proposed Rainbow Gardens expansion.
Westporte park is
currently zoned as P2, which is park and recreation. According to city planner Scott Smith, the WCNHS has applied to rezone it to P1 institutional, which would allow the property to be used for various types of seniors housing and care.
In conjunction with the rezoning of Westporte park, “the city is proposing to rezone some adjacent
city owned land to park in order to potentially replace this active park area in the future,” said Smith, adding that as it’s likely to be several years until the WCNHS is in a position start construction,
“Rainbow Gardens and the city have agreed to a provision where the city will lease back the land and keep it as a park till Rainbow Gardens
is ready to actually build a seniors care facility.”
The land to be rezoned as a replacement park is east of the Westporte subdivision and undeveloped. A community info session will be held at Rainbow Gardens on Feb. 19 from 1:30- 4 p.m. The rezoning application will go before city council at their Feb. 10 meeting.
DEVELOPMENT: | John Bennie worries expansion at Rainbow Gardens will spell the end of Westporte’s only public park, but building chair disagrees.
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V ICTORIA – When the B.C. government last
resorted to shooting wolves from helicopters in the 1980s, an emotional public outcry forced a retreat.
In the B.C. tradition, sensation-seeking urban media and protesters led the way. An outraged reporter named Pamela Martin marched a BCTV crew off the road near Fort St. John to expose this presumed crime against nature. With a metre of snow and temperatures dipping to -40, they didn’t get far, but public sentiment was aroused enough for politicians to overrule wildlife biologists.
This winter, while snow reveals the wolves’ location from the air, the choppers and rifles are out again. And my heart goes out to the biologists and First Nations hunters
who face this grim task.The South Selkirk
mountain caribou herd, which ranges between B.C., Idaho and Washington, has been the target of intensive conservation efforts by governments on both sides of the border. Six of the remaining 18 animals now wear radio collars. There were 46 in 2009, only 27 by 2012, and wolves have killed two
more since last spring.Targeted hunting and
trapping haven’t been sufficient, so up to 24 grey wolves are to be shot from the air before the snow melts.
There are seven caribou herds in the South Peace, with the Graham herd the largest at about 700. It’s the control group, left to fend for itself as a measure of wolf removal for the rest. The Burnt
Pine herd is down to one bull, effectively extinct. The province and Treaty 8 First Nations are working on a plan to kill 120-160 wolves in that region.
It’s long been accepted that resource roads, logging and recreational trail use have increased herd disruption and predator access through what would otherwise be seamless bush and deep snow.
Snowmobiles and even back-country skiers can shift the balance. Smithers-area outdoor enthusiasts are currently being urged to stay away from the Telkwa Mountains, where the caribou herd is down to fewer than 20 animals. Local hunting and snowmobile clubs have observed a ban on motorized travel since 2003, but of course there will always be yahoos who chase animals for fun.
A mountain caribou recovery plan was implemented in 2007, protecting 2.2 million hectares from logging and road-building.
Continued / A9
TOM FLETCHERB.C. Views
Wolf kill last hope for caribou
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EDITORIAL
Compromise needed at pier
We, along with many people in the community, are disappointed to hear that kiteboarding will be banned at Centennial Pier.
Kiteboarders moved to the pier after it opened only once the pier at Canal Beach was closed, then dismantled, leaving kiteboarders and windsurfers
nowhere to launch their craft.
The pier seemed to be a good temporary solution, and no one could have predicted how popular the kiteboarders would become to the spectating residents and tourists.
While we agree that safety is of paramount concern in our busy (and getting busier) harbour, coming down with a heavy hand by banning a popular practice without first offering discussion or coming up with a solution is not the way to approach it.
We urge the Port Alberni Port Authority to sit down with representatives from the kiteboarding community to discuss their concerns, and we hope level heads will prevail in a constructive conversation.
We do not want to see kiteboarding disappear from our waterfront.
If the port authority and the kiteboarders cannot come to an understanding, then it’s time to revisit the idea of rebuilding the pier that was taken apart at Canal Beach.
Kiteboarding—indeed, recreational watersports of all types—are here to stay, and it’s time the powers that be in the Alberni Valley start finding a way to promote them in some sort of cohesive way.
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Mailbag: Feedback on waterfront activities, community and food
Cover photo disappoints
To the Editor,Re: Front page
photo, Jan. 20 News Advertiser.
I have been asked as a spokesperson for myself and co-workers to respond to the picture on the front page of the Jan. 20 paper. We all said the same thing at the same time: “where is the little girl’s life-jacket, wetsuit and appropriate footwear?”
It was disturbing to us to imagine what would have happened to her if she fell in the water.
Thank you for the opportunity to voice our concerns.
Grace Todd,Port Alberni
Kiteboardban not cool
To the Editor,The Port Alberni
Port Authority’s recent decision to
ban kiteboarding from the Centennial Pier is a serious step backwards for Port Alberni. There has not been one single safety incident involving kiteboarders here.
We have a forest industry that while still very important is not a growth industry, and a deep sea port that is in modest decline. If we want to grow then we must promote Port Alberni as an exciting lifestyle destination.
We must market this place to more than just retirees, but also the mobile workforce (those who can work via the Internet), and camp workers (those who work away from home in remote areas). These three groups can choose to live anywhere. Let’s make Port Alberni so desirable that they choose to live here, invest here, shop here, and pay taxes here.
We are blessed to
have many incredible natural features in and around Port Alberni. It is time to capitalize upon them and promote them for economic gain.
The steady summer winds and warm water of the Alberni Inlet make Port Alberni unique and a very desirable kiteboarding destination. This activity needs not only to be tolerated, but also embraced, supported, and promoted. Failure to do so will keep us in the past and result in continued economic stagnation.
Will we continue along as Port Alboring or become a vibrant waterfront community? It is up to the city leadership to decide.
Malcolm Menninga,Port Alberni
Totem well celebrated
To the Editor, The 60th edition
of the recent Totem basketball tournament at Alberni District Secondary School was a resounding success featuring something new and something old.
The new part featured a change from the previous tournaments as Totem went to a three-day format to accommodate the 16 teams that participated. Both the number of days and the number of teams were new features. The crowds for each night were outstanding in number as well as decorum.
The old aspect was a well received tribute on Friday night for four of the Original Totem Team who were on hand to commemorate Totem’s 60th birthday. Each member was escorted by members of the first female Totem team during the Originals’
introduction. Totem continues to
be an iconic school and community event. It is getting older and bigger and as always is the result of the keen attention from key contributors from both school and community based people: the ADSS student body, the Totem Spirit candidates, numerous teachers and the entire ADSS administration team and various key event sponsors from the community.
Along with those mentioned, the hundreds of fans deserve recognition for their encouragement and support throughout the tournament. Collectively all of the factions mentioned deserve a huge thank you for their efforts on behalf of the Totem committee.
Greg Freethy,Totem Tournament
Committee
From / A8This plan included
most of the core habitat of the South Selkirk herd. The Nature Conservancy of Canada bought 550 square kilometres in that region to protect habitat.
Strategies include transplanting animals from healthier to weaker herds to increase genetic diversity, and capturing and penning females with young calves to keep them from being picked off by wolves.
The B.C. grey wolf population averages around 8,500, with managed hunting and trapping to protect livestock while preserving the wolf as apex predator in most of its wide range.
This context is seldom reported by Vancouver media, which mostly sees its role not as explaining issues but rather embarrassing whatever political party is in power, and providing an uncritical platform for the stop-logging-mining-energy crowd, which is seen as popular with urban
viewers.Remember the
spotted owl, with the fringe of its range extending into southern B.C.? Our branch-plant enviros marketed that one for years. Its core habitat is Washington and Oregon, where many sawmills were shuttered to “save” them.
Now they’re shooting invasive barred owls, which have emerged as a greater threat to spotted owls than logging. Context is important.
I suppose we’ll never know what difference the 1980s wolf kill would have made if it hadn’t been shouted down for TV ratings and urban enviro-donations.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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‘Remember the spotted
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From / A4Knezevic also said
the port is trying to attract float plane service providers to the harbour, with Centennial Pier as their base. “It’s too risky to allow the activity to continue as is for now.”
Resident Malcolm Menninga and kiteboarder Dale Moffatt both spoke to the importance of kiteboarding and waterfront access in Port Alberni during
the public input section of the Jan. 26 city council meeting.
“I’m here to express my disappointment in the announcement last week from the Port Authority disallowing kiteboarding from Centennial Pier,” Menninga said, adding that there has not been a single safety incident involving kiteboarding at the Pier.
Menninga argued that with a declining
forest industry the city has to improve their liveability and “promote Port Alberni as a lifestyle destination.”
Moffatt told council that he thought that this was a great opportunity for the city to work together with the Port Authority to provide a safe launching point for kiteboarders.
“We’ve already begun establishing a group of people to come up with some plans and some ideas,” Moffatt said.
If a launching point could be agreed upon, Moffatt believes that kiteboarders who currently go to Nitinat Lake, 80 kms south of Port Alberni, would instead come here.
Knezevic said that
the port authority has provided a proposed alternate launch point off the floats by the lighthouse in the Harbour Quay that is in their opinion a “much more feasible area for kiteboarders. PAPA will review the proposal with the local kiteboarding community.”
While Canal Beach has been a popular kiteboarding location in the past prior to the pier being dismantled, Knezevic said that it wasn’t the port authority’s place to initiate a conversation regarding that. However, he said that the port authority would be willing to meet and discuss possible kiteboarding infrastructure at Canal Beach.
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• Attractive dark laminate floors & kitchen cabinets.• Spacious, bright living room area & large dining
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• Patio off of the beautiful new kitchen.• Master bdrm is spacious w/nice walk in closet
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5270 TEBO $244,900 4488 BEALE ST. $169,900• Just reduced by $ 10,000.• Separate entrances, separate meters.• Two - 2 bedroom units. Shared laundry.• Located in quiet residential area near
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MLS # 377449
• Nice private setting in quiet preferred neighborhood.
• Very large home with 5 bedrooms and very large family room.
• In-law suite in daylight basement with some new flooring and paint.
• New roof. Private yard. Double Garage.• All situated on 0.28 acre lot. Quick
Possession available.
2248 CAMERON DR. $239,900
66 X 125 BUILDING LOT
MLS 378020#
• Fantastic view of the water and mountains• Excellent location to build your dream home
or summer fishing home.• Walking distance to Harbour Quay & Marina.
LOT C -2687 1ST AVE. $109,000
SOLD
RANCHER IN UPPER ECHO AREA
MLS # 377677
• Spacious two bedroom rancher on large 75 x 124 lot.
• This home features crown moldings, a solid oak kitchen with new flooring.
• Large master bedroom with covered ceilings.• Large & bright bathroom with a 2-sink vanity
& new flooring.• 200 amp service, new furnace, alarm system
and in-ground sprinklers• Newer detached wired garage/shop and tool
shed. Quick possession is available.
3774 WALLACE $199,900
ATTENTION INVESTORS
MLS#381646
• 1.129 acre non - conforming property includes an up & down duplex.
• 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms on the top floor and 2 bedrooms & den, 1 1/2 bathrooms down and a separate 2 bed 1 bath 945 square foot rancher.
• Each unit on separate hydro meters. The current monthly income is $2150.
• Rural setting with city sewer & water, numerous fruit trees, outbuilding and tennis court.
5820 PIERCE RD. $265,000
MLS #369016
EASY MAINTENANCE IMMACULATE RANCHER
• 1556 sq ft 3 bdrm (3rd bdrm converted to den), 2 bath home
• Open plan, updated kitchen,large living room w/ gas FP.
• BI vacuum, security, air exchanger, double garage,
• Electric hot water heat system.• Nicely finished yard with fruit trees.
2678 ANDERSON AVE. $249,500
SOLD
PREFERRED UPPER NORTHPORT
MLS #376737
• This lovely 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo features open floor plan, plenty of windows let the natural light in, nice sized laundry/storage room & gas fireplace in the lvng rm.
• Amazing views of the mountains and the ocean from this unit situated on a corner giving you extra patio space.
• This building has secured entry, single parking stall & storage room in the basement as well as having your own laundry in your unit & public transportation only a few steps away!
#301-2825 3RD AVE. $149,900
SOLD
CUTE AND AFFORDABLE
MLS # 378526
• Fantastic view of ocean inlet and mountains.
• Located on a no thru road and walking distance to shopping and the Harbour Quay Marina.
• Newer oil tank. Newer perimeter drains. Roof new 2006, vinyl windows & updated plumbing.
• 2 bedrooms on the main.• Unfinished basement with laundry.• Lane access and detached shop.
2883 1ST AVE $115,000
HILLCREST VILLA - 55 PLUS PATIO HOME
MLS#381029
• 1250 sqft patio home, 2 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, & large living room w/ gas fireplace.
• Extra large covered patio & attached 1 car garage.
• Appliances included. Phantom screen door. 4 skylights.
• Large, bright in-suite laundry room with skylight.
• In ground sprinklers on grounds. Snow removal on property.
• Upgraded with newer heat pump
3527 HUFF DRIVE $229,900
SOLD
AWESOME WATER VIEW CONDO
MLS#379428
• Bright and clean newer 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo
• Nice quiet building.• Walking distance to shops, restaurants and
the Harbour Quay.• 7 appliances included in sale.• In suite laundry.
#204-5262 ARGYLE ST $159,000
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM HOME
MLS# 379674
• Within walking distance to grocery stores and coffee shops.
• Large living room with new vinyl windows and new laminate flooring.
• Large and bright kitchen with spacious eating area.
• New oil tank• On bus route. Lane access.
3672 6TH AVE $115,000
GREAT LOCATION
MLS#380295
• Right across the street from the Blair Park & the popular Dyke walking path.
• Great family home on large lot, offered at an affordable price.
• Newer roof, 2 bedrooms up and large rec room down.
• Walking distance to restaurants, shops and fitness centre.
• Minutes from elementary and middle schools.
4971 MARGARET ST $139,900
SOLID FAMILY HOME
MLS# 381424
• Quiet neighbourhood within walking distance to John Howitt Elementary School and shopping.
• Large corner lot. Lots of upgrades. • New chimney 2011. Roof 9 years old. • Lots of large new vinyl windows. • New hot water tank 2011 and new furnace
2008..
3814 HASLAM $226,900
SOLD3 BDRM RANCHER IN QUIET, CENTRAL LOCATION
MLS #383666
• Clean and updated. Spacious and bright 3 bedroom rancher.
• 200 amp service. Roof 11 years old. Alarm system.
• Updated kitchen & bathrooms. New ensuite w/ walk in shower & heated tile floor.
• New flooring throughout. HRV system.• Large fenced back yard w/ garden shed
& hot tub.• Large, bright family room w/ french doors
leading to deck.
4571 9TH AVENUE $229,900
HOUSE, SUITE, SHOP!
MLS #384682
• 3 bdrm home with spacious 1 bdrm suite• Wired, double detached shop/garage. Large
fenced corner lot.• Updated kitchen with new cabinets and
tiled counter tops.• Bright & completely renovated bathroom
with tastefully done new shower tile.• Large covered deck off kitchen with new
french doors, new roof & decking.• New front porch and stairs. Laundry up and
down. New roof on shop.
2560 8TH AVE. $223,000
IMMACULATE RANCHER IN NORTHPORT
MLS#380528
• New tasteful wood laminate floors & updated paint.
• Custom built rancher with 30 x 20 foot detached shop/garage off lane.
• Vaulted ceilings in the large living rm that opens onto bright kitchen with skylights & oak cabinets.
• 2 bdrms plus den. Master bdrm w/ 3 piece ensuite & shower.
• Central vac, heat pump & low maintenance yard on quiet street.
4835 MARGARET ST $239,000
0.41 ACRE BUILDING LOT
MLS#381010
• Located in a quiet area by Sproat Lake.• Build your dream home on this fantastic
piece of property surrounded by nice homes.
• Walking distance to developed lake access for swimming.
• Don’t wait, this opportunity won’t last.
LOT 13 – 10237 SOUTH DR. $99,900
2 BEDROOM COZY STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME
MLS#380528
• Located on a quiet street in a great neighborhood.
• Newer flooring throughout.• 2 year old hot water tank• 2 new vinyl windows.• Lots of counter space in kitchen. • Large master bedroom. • Fenced yard.
4527 BEALE STREET $129,900
SOLD
2 BDRM UNIT IN ECHO AREA
MLS#379676
• Affordable, clean family oriented unit in desirable Echo area.
• Walk to parks, library, college, pool and multiplex.
• Close to all the amenities.• 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, dishwasher
in kitchen.• Easy care, convenient living.
#55 – 4110 KENDALL $79,900
GREAT FAMILY HOME
MLS#3818785
• 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom rancher located in the preferred area of upper Northport.
• Nice quiet street within walking distance of John Howitt elementary school, baseball fields & parks.
• Large lot with private, fully fenced back yard. Alarm system & garage.
• Many updates include newer roof and vinyl windows, newer furnace and oil tank.
• Master bedroom with sliding glass doors to patio and brand new ensuite with shower.
4025 MARPOLE $219,900
NEWPRICE
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
MLS#383272
• This popular eatery is located in the Harbour Quay tourist development of the City of Port Alberni.
• Established in 2005, this deli caters to a host of locals & world travellers alike, specializing in the soup & sandwich trade as well as a wide selection of menu items.
• Large, bright updated kitchen & bathroom• If you have been thinking of having your own
business then take a look at this turnkey operation.• A popular tourist location among shops and
located on the waterfront.
CECILIA’S DELI & CAFE $24,900
MLS #369370
3641 ANDERSON AVE. $115,700• Three bedroom home located centrally• Newer vinyl windows, new roof & New hot
water tank.• Large living room with laminate oors.• Lane access to backyard.• Fenced yard.• On bus route.
GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT
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MLS#384161
• Detached shop.• Great preferred location close to schools
and quick access to town.• Some new vinyl windows. Large
kitchen with island, new cabinets and countertops.
• Still needs some finishing.• Large spacious and bright rooms
throughout.• Rec room and storage room downstairs.
6008 GRANDVIEW $299,900
LISTED UNDER ASSESSED VALUE
ML384000
• Central Port Alberni location with some work this home would be a good starter home or a rental income producer.
• The property is close to shopping and has a good view of the inlet.
• 2 bedroom home with a good size kitchen and living room.
• Current long term tenant pays $700 per month.
4844 STRATHERN $79,900
BRIGHT AND MODERN FAMILY HOME
MLS #376762
• Home has been tastefully redone with new kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring throughout.
• Updates also include new 200 amp electrical, vinyl windows, metal roof and heat pump.
• Spacious living room. Large country kitchen. 3 bedrooms up. Very large master with spacious walk in closet.
• Attractive front veranda. Large covered back deck.
• Large double detached shop a bonus. Nicely landscaped and fenced backyard.
4639 SOUTHGATE $287,500
SOLD
PRISTINE MOBILE HOME IN BEAVER CREEK AREA
MLS#385215
• This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom mobile home features vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light.
• Large, bright kitchen with oak cabinets and newer counters, sink & taps.
• Open floor plan. This mobile has been completely updated with newer bathroom and flooring.
• Tastefully painted. Park allows children and a small pet.
• Sitting in a quiet tucked away area of the park, this home also features a large master bedroom, additional storage room, electric furnace, separate laundry room and a large covered deck.
#9 – 6225 LUGRIN RD.$86,500
NEWLISTING
GREAT LIVE-IN OR INCOME OPPORTUNITY
MLS#385401
• This 3 bedroom upper unit has been freshly painted and updated with new kitchen countertops and floor.
• Features include bright open area living and dining rooms, wood - burning fireplace and pretty garden view.
• Situated in a quiet family complex with nicely maintained grounds yet close to transportation, schools and shopping.
• Excellent strata management and reasonable monthly fees: comprehensive update of the windows, doors, painting and roofing of the entire complex completed in the last 2 years. All assessments paid.
3738 ARGYLE WAY$79,900
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From / A3The city is projected
to collect $20.9 million in property taxes in 2015, up slightly from $20.4 million in 2014.
Youth services and engagement, which were a focal point during the 2014 civic elections, saw a boost.
The Gyro Youth Centre will see a 62.5 per cent increase in funding, up to $6,500 from $4,000 in 2014. Funding for youth programs and services increased from $4,000 to $10,000, a 150 per cent increase.
The Echo Park complex will see a $10,579 decrease in funding, down to $38,449 from $49,028.
Echo Aquatic programs will get a 13.3 per cent increase in funding while Glenwood Centre and Multiplex programs will see 6.6 and 16.3 per cent decreases respectively.
$75,000 is allocated in the draft plan for an outdoor fitness circuit at Bob Daley stadium.
Museum sales and services are projected to increase by 17.3 per cent in 2015, following a 33.4 per cent decrease from 2013 to 2014.
The new budget predicts a 102.1 per cent increase in the cost of public liability insurance. In 2015, insurance will cost the city $322,400, up from $159,500 in 2014 (no reason was given).
The city will spend 33.2 per cent more on overhead and decorative lighting in 2015, or a total of $355,000.
Off-street parking will cost the city $7,677 less in 2015, an 85.3 per cent decrease from 2014.
The city will also pay less 46.3 per cent less for container waste collection, 34.3 per cent less for solid waste container purchase and
maintenance and 17.5 per cent less for solid waste disposal this year.
Phase one of the Harbour Road Industrial Route, slated to cost $2 million per the 2014 financial plan was removed from the 2015 financial plan.
Business development funding
took a hit with the city allocating $15,000 less this year, a 25 per cent decrease while community engagement funding plunged 90.4 per cent down to $2,000 from $20,750 in 2014. Tourism promotion lost all funding, down to zero dollars from $5,000.
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KATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The 31st annual Alberni Invitational made a triumphant return to Alberni District Secondary School this weekend.
“I think it was a great success, we feel very, very good about what we set out to accomplish here which was to showcase our sport at the high school and our community,” said Tom McEvay.
Alberni wrestlers made a strong showing across the board at the tournament. E.J. Dunn boys cleaned up in the school boys division with Darien Van Ingen and Dean Fyfe taking home first and second place respectively in the 44kg category, Noah
Stampeen placing first in the 56kg category, Jayden Iversen in the 63kg division and Jace Clayton in the 78kg category.
E.J. Dunn also took home top points in the school girls
division thanks to first place finishes by Kylea Anderson in the 76kg category and Kyla McAuley in the 70kg category.
ADSS’ Nolan Badovinac took home both first place in the 84kg category and most outstanding wrestler in the juvenile men’s division.
“I thought the tournament went fairly well for me,” Badovinac said.
“I remember my first year I was 3-20 and so far this year I’m 20-0.
It’s been something I’ve put a lot of work into and it’s finally starting to show results, it’s really rewarding.”
Being part of the Alberni Wrestling Club has had impacts off the mat too.
“Through wrestling and through the wrestling club I’ve learned a ton of leadership skills. I’ve been coordinating in the summer to help with the fundraisers and that’s taught me a lot about working with people. It’s
taught me a ton about community service and giving back.”
With many students like Badovinac who continue with the program from middle school to high school, McEvay sees the club as an important support.
“That transition is often where you see kids who are at risk fall through the cracks... by having programs like this where there’s an automatic bridge, I believe very strongly in my heart that the
transition is not as significant [because] they already feel a part of the high school.”
With a club slogan of “you can check out but you can never leave,” Badovinac plans to stay involved even as he hopes to progress his wrestling career at SFU.
“Hopefully I’ll continue on there next year but I’ll still be giving back to my community, giving back to my club because they’ve definitely helped me a lot.”
He won’t be the first wrestling club alumni to stay in touch.
Former Olympic wrestler and current
firefighter Travis Cross comes out when he can and many of the teams are coached by alumni.
Brad Goodman, a 1992 ADSS alumni, still remembers his days in the wrestling club fondly.
While he currently runs Natural Edge Fitness in Nanaimo, he still applies what he learned in his Alberni wrestling club days.
“You learn a lot about leadership...it’s a sense of confidence because when you’re doing it, it’s all you. You have this incredible team atmosphere but it’s also you. The effort you put in comes out on the mat.”
RUGBY / Black Sheep hang on. A21SPORTS
KATYA SLEPIAN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
Sentinel’s Elise Verdin pins South Island Distance Education’s Kiana Shew to the mat during the finals of the Alberni Invitational at ADSS on Jan. 24.
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ADSS’ Nolan Badovinac pushes Guildford’s Martin Chrapkiewicz during the finals of the Alberni Invitational at ADSS on Saturday, Jan. 24.
Alberni Invitational a success at ADSS
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◆ SPORTS Super Bowl time at the golf clubGERRY FAGAN
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On Sunday, Feb. 1 the Alberni Golf Course Men’s Club hosts the annual Super Bowl Scramble and party.
Please register in the Pro Shop, or you can phone 724-5422 with your four, five or six-person teams or as a single. The teams can consist of all men, all ladies or a mixed team.
There will be very few rules, just a fun day. Both golfers and non-golfers are
welcome to join in the activities. If you prefer not to golf come out for the lunch and watch the game the big screen TV in the
clubhouse.There will be
nine holes of golf with many on course obstacles to overcome. It all begins
with a shotgun start at 12 p.m. and the kickoff at 3 p.m. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for guests, including golf and lunch.
KATYA SLEPIAN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
Into the netBulldogs forward Scott Clark tries to slip one past West Kelowna Warriors goalie Andy Desautels at the AV Multiplex during the Bulldogs 5-1 win over the Warriors on Friday, Jan. 23.
Sheep beat WanderersSUSAN QUINN
ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The Port Alberni Black Sheep kept the pressure on Castaway Wanderers in a scoreless second half to win their BC Rugby Union game 17-14 on Saturday. It was the Black Sheeps’ first game back since before Christmas.
“It’s always so tough when you’ve been off for what seems like forever,” Black Sheep coach Jas Purewal said. “I was very happy with the effort. It was very physical in the second half; I thought we had a lot of territory and a lot of control.”
Neil Thurley
scored a try, two conversions and a penalty kick while Sti Rokotuiwakaya scored a try to round out scoring.
Castaway drew first blood but the Black Sheep quickly went ahead 10-7 then 17-7. The Wanderers scored a try with 10 minutes left in the first half after the Black Sheep blew their coverage, but Port Alberni shut down the CW offence in the second half.
The win wasn’t enough for the Black Sheep to capture the Times Cup, though. The UVic Norsemen scored bonus points in their final game and edged Port Alberni by two points.
SUSAN QUINN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
A hard tackle by a Castaway Wanderer, right, can’t stop a Port Alberni Black Sheep player from making a pass midway through the second half. The Black Sheep are in Cowichan this Saturday.
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CONNELL; Catherine passed away peacefully at Fir Park Village on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 93 years of age.Predeceased by her husband Daniel; sisters: Mary, Annie and Jessie; as well as brothers: Sandy, Robert,
Tommy, Archie and Hughie. Catherine is survived by her children: Daniel (Gerry) and Pat Budding (Bert); grandchildren: Bryce (Kristen), Kevin (Jen), Gordon (Tracey) and Kathy (Sean); great grandchildren: Samantha, Breanna, Braydon, Taylor, Jared, Alex, Ryan and step great grandchildren: Jonah and Brodie; sister Violet, brother William, sister-in-law Betty Connell, many nieces and nephews as well as her special friend Jen.Catherine grew up in Scotland and later moved to Port Alberni with her husband and her children. She truly loved life. She always had a smile on her face, had a great sense of humour, was eternally optimistic and saw life as a wonderful adventure full of laughter and surprises. Her attitude was infectious and she couldn’t help but brighten the days of those around her. Her passing will leave a void in the lives of those she touched.The family would like to thank the staff of Abbeyfield and Fir Park for the loving care provided to Cathie. She was treated and made to feel like family and for that we thank you.Cathie loved life and loved to laugh and in light of this her life will be celebrated on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 1:00 – 5:00 at the Cherry Creek Hall. Cremation has taken place. Stories and remembrances may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca.
Chapel of Memories Funeral Directors(250) 723-3633
It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Borovica, who passed at home on January 6, 2015 with his wife and family at his side aft er a courageous two-year battle with cancer. John is survived by his devoted wife Georgine; his sons Jurgen (Diane) and Erwin (Lisa) and either cherished grandchildren, Brendan and Hannah; Summer, Jema, Ethan, Farrah, Johnny Evan and Jaiden; as well as brother Ernest Neuretter (Jackie), neice Johanna; sister Inge and nieces and nephews in Austria.A Celebration of John’s life will be held Saturday January 31, 2015 – 11:30 a.m. at Notre Dame Church, 4731 Burke Road, Port Alberni. We would like to thank Dr. Kader, Dr. White, Dr. Jonsen, Home Support Nurse Colleen, and all the support staff that gave excellent care to John. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Johann (John) Nikolaus Borovica
July 20, 1946 – January 6, 2015
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John Cloke, left , of the Kiwanis Club presents a cheque for $440 to Ron Doetzel of Kidsport. Th e money was raised from the hot dog/refreshment sales at the Polar Bear swim.
John Cloke, left , and Dan Washington, right, both from the Kiwanis Club present a cheque for $750. to ADSS band teacher Margot McNally with her students looking on. Th e presentation was made because the students helped the Kiwanis Club raise funds during the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign on Sat. Dec. 13. Kiwanis in assistance with the ADSS students raised $7,743.13, Th e Kiwanis Club then donated an additional $3,000 to the campaign.
Teresa Cutting, left , owner/operator of Multi-Max and employee Renee Frazer, right, present a cheque for $121.00 to Joanne Silver the director of ACAWS. Th is money has been ear marked for the Transition House and was obtained through a draw by dona-tion for a basket that had been donated by Cutting and Heather Graydon of Balloon Magic and the winner was Judy Lane.
Th e Scotiabank, represented by bank manager, Cherie Williams, l to r, and Michelle Cheetham present a cheque for $1,677 to the Alberni Valley Curl-ing Club president Rob Brandon and Penny Matthews. For the 16th year the women curlers hold a year end party to raise funds for local families in need and raised $1,677 and the Scotiabank matched this total.
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the FIX-OUR-FURNACE
FIFTY-FIFTY FUNDRAISER50/50 Furnace funding draw beginning next week. Come in and buy a raffle ticket and win up to $3000!! Draw will be held at the closing night of Seussical during the intermission. You do not need to be present to win.
There is also a loonie/toonie donation drive held at both Medicine Shoppe’s in town. Drop in and donate your spare change, and The Medicine Shoppe will match donations up to $1000!! All funds will go toward The Capitol Theatre furnace replacement.
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CITY OF PORT ALBERNIPUBLIC NOTICE
A draft of the 2015-2019 Five Year Financial Plan is available on the City’s website at www.portalberni.ca or directly from City Hall.
Public presentations from the City’s Departments as well as external agencies will commence on February 5th and are scheduled as follows:
Thursday, February 5, 2015 10:00 a.m. Engineering/Public Works & Transit 2:00 p.m. Water & Sewer Rate Review6:00 p.m. RCMP
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 10:00 a.m. Economic Development/Chamber of Commerce 2:00 p.m. Parks, Recreation & Heritage/Industrial Heritage Society6:00 p.m. Fire
Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:00 a.m. Administration/Corporate Services/Reserve Funds 2:00 p.m. Planning/SPCA
Each of these meetings will take place in Council Chambers.
A full overview ofthe Financial Plan will take place at Echo Centre (Dogwood Room) on Wednesday, February 25th with an opportunity for public input and discussion
More detailed information will be provided in advance of the above-noted meetings and will be posted on the City’s website at www.portalberni.ca
For additional information, please contact:
Ken Watson, City ManagerCity of Port Alberni 4850 Argyle Street
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8Tel. 250 720-2824
email: [email protected]
CITY OF PORT ALBERNI
NOTICE OF CHRISTMAS CLOSURECITY HALL
Please be advised that City Hall will be closed on the following dates:
Wednesday, December 24th
Thursday, December 25th
Friday, December 26th
Wednesday, December 31st
Thursday, January 1st
We will be open for business as usual on all other days.
PaymentsPayments can be made via online banking, telephone or at banking institutions. Cheques can be dropped off/mailed. Payments placed through the mail slot at City Hall on December 31st
or January 1st, will be processed as of December 31st.
For any questions regarding the above, please contact:
Davina HartwellCity ClerkTel. (250) 720-2810Email: [email protected]
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THE ARTSTHE ARTS FOOD / Aussie, Aussie Aussie at Boomerangs. A25
Vagina Monologues need helpThe Vagina
Monologues are returning to Port Alberni.
“The main audition is Jan. 31st but if you can’t make it Saturday
you can still call and we can give you a time to audition,” Gwynne Hunt said.
There will only be four rehearsals for the Monologues, and they
are Saturdays and/or Sundays. Rehearsals start Sunday, Feb.15.
Call Hunt for an audition time and place at 250-723-7883 or [email protected].
Seussical opens soonSUSAN QUINN
ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The costume parade is always an exciting time for Portal Players when they roll out a new production, and Sunday afternoon was no different.
“I love how they get into their characters a little bit,” said Janet Deakin, who is producing Seussical the Musical, which starts Feb. 13 at the Capitol Theatre.
Costume designer Stephanie Fortin and her sister helpers, Jenny and Ellisha, prepared costumes for 24 characters plus changes for approval from artistic director Elliot Drew on Sunday.
Seussical the Musical is based on stories by Dr. Seuss only set to music. Janet Schlackl and Sandy Bouleau took care of the vocal training and music, respectively.
Tickets are available in advance at the Capitol box office, Monday through Thursday, 3–6 p.m., $15 (kids 12 and under) and $25 (everyone else). Reserved seating now available.
Rollin Art Centre exhibits due to switch in a week
This will be the last week to view the Wednesday Painters’ art exhibit at the Rollin Art Centre’s gallery. 14 artists are displaying their wonderful talents, all individuals. If you haven’t had the opportunity to stop by, this will be your last chance.
We are open Tues. – Sat. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See you soon.
Gojdova’s art fresh, diverse
The Rollin Art Centre’s next Art exhibit begins Feb. 10 featuring local artist Miroslava Gojdova’s. Don’t miss this opportunity to view
her diverse collection of drawings, paintings and photographs.
Stop by the gallery, Sat. Feb. 14 from 1-3 p.m. for Miroslava’s artist reception, and join us for refreshments while supporting local artists.
Rollin seeks artists for 2016
The Rollin Art centre is now accepting applications to all visual artists and artist groups to submit an application to exhibit their work in our Fine Arts Gallery during the 2016 calendar year. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your own art exhibit or group exhibit.
Application forms are available at the Rollin Art Centre or
you can download an application at www.portalberniarts.com.
Deadline is April 30, 2015.
The gallery is located at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Argyle Street, and open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues., to Sat. call 250-724-3412 for more info.
Time to renew memberships
All Community Arts Council memberships are to be renewed in January.
The cost is only $17 for adults, $12 for seniors (65 and older) and $22 for a family.
Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, at the Rollin Art Centre.
MELISSA MARTIN
Arts Around
SUSAN QUINN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
Melissa Hazel Lowe plays the Cat in the Hat in Portal Players’ production of Seussical the Musical, coming to the Capitol Theatre.
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$122,500OPEN HOUSE
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$298,000NEW LISTING
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3615 NEIL STREET
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EASY LIVING $219,900
4307 11TH AVE.
• Rancher with workshop• Newer roof & windows• Natural gas fireplace• 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms
RESIDENTIAL
PATIO HOME $144,900
4-5131 GERTRUDE ST
• 2 bedroom & full bath• Fresh paint & some flooring• 900 sq.ft. rancher• Carport & storage lockerh
PATIO HOME
SOLID INVESTMENT $139,900
5106 BRUCE ST
• $1,410 /month revenue• Three separate units• 0.19 acre R2 zoned lot• Newer roof
INVESTMENT
SOLID EARNER $179,900
4931 BRUCE ST
• Generates $1,985/month• Separate electric meters• Fourplex in South Alberni• Close to shopping & transits
INVESTMENT
ECHO RANCHER $134,900
3863 ANDERSON AVE
• 2 bedroom & full bathroom• Original fir floors• Modern kitchen & bath• 53’x125’ fenced lot
RESIDENTIAL
PRIME BUILDING LOT $114,900
10298 SOUTH DR
• 82’x265’ building lot• Sproat Lake access nearby• Quiet wooded area• Also ideal as rec property
LAND
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS $84,900
2780 BURDE ST
• Country living in the city• 132’x122’ lot• Hydro & city water to lot• Zoned future development
LAND
BUILDING OPTIONS $42,500
4951 GERTRUDE ST
• 44’ x 143’ city lot• Development potential• Can buy with adjoining lot• North Alberni location
LAND
CAMERON HEIGHTS $189,900
2209 HAMILTON DR
• 3 Bedroom rancher• Backing onto greenbelt• 28’ x 20’ workshop• Large 0.17 acre lot
RESIDENTIAL
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LOCATION! LOCATION! $279,900
4184 STEEDE AVE
• Modern kitchen w/ granite• Hardwood floors• 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms• Sought after neighbourhood
RESIDENTIAL
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