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The Village of Port Alice
RUMBLE SHEET
April 2015
Municipal Office Newsletter
The Village Municipal Office, Public Works,
Community Centre will be closed April 3 & 6
for Good Friday & Easter Monday.
www.portalice.ca
Inside….
Village Municipal Office News ......... 2-6
Careers Section …. pages 16 & 17
Arena News ...........................................7
Community Centre Calendar ...............8
Employment Services Info Session
April 9 2-4:30 pm
Community Centre Programs ....... 9-12
Community Messages .................. 13-20
Mt Waddington Jobs & Career Expo
April 14 1-6 pm
Community Health......................... 21-22
Community Service & Business ..23-26
Starting a Business Info Session
April 15 2-4 pm
For Sale or Rent ............................. 27-29
Port Alice History Notes .....................30
Earth Day Celebrations
April 22 5-8 pm
at the Community Centre
In This Issue
FREE—Everyone Welcome
 Scavenger Hunt
RFPs for Village Gardener &
Marina Manager
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Crafts
Easter Crafts
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Healthy Snack
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Storytime
Richard Inglis Memorial
Dodgeball Game
Earth Day Celebrations
Port Alice 50th Reunion Info
& T-Shirt Order Form
Spring Cleanup
CANCELLED until further notice.
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Health Forum Meeting
PA Fish & Wildlife Cookout
Port Alice History Notes
April 2015
Municipal Office News
Look for your Port Alice Utility Bill
in the mail in mid-April .
Village Council
Meetings
Council Meetings are held the 2nd & 4th
Wednesday of the month in the Village
Council Chambers at 7:00 pm. There
will be one meeting only in July, August
and December, on the 2nd Wednesday
of those months. If there is an issue
or concern that you wish to address
Council about, you may request delegate status by submitting a signed letter
of request by 5:00 pm on the Thursday
prior to the next meeting.
Utility Bills are due by
May 31, 2015.
Village Council
Mayor:
Jan Allen ……..… 284-3201
Councillors:
Marnie Chase ……... 284-3597
Christine Martin ……. 284-3470
Dave Stewart …...….. 284-0191
Doug Worthington….. 284-3202
Local Phone Numbers
Rumble Sheet Advertising Prices
ANY EMERGENCY - 911
Commercial Classified Ads $2/line ($6 minimum)
Business Card
$6/month
1/4 page Ad
$8/month
1/2 page Ad
$16/month
1 Full Page
$32/month
Notice to Advertisers
The Village of Port Alice Rumble Sheet newsletter is produced in the
Village Municipal Office. Please email your information to:
rumblesheet@portalice.ca or
contact the Village Office to place and pay for ads at:
1061 Marine Drive or call 250-284-3391
Deadline for May is April 22nd.
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RCMP Non-emergency. 284-3353
Doctors Clinic &
Health Centre ….284-3555
School…………… 284-3315
Municipal Office….284-3391
Community
Centre …........... 284-3912
Arena…………….. 284-3943
Public Works……. 284-6612
BC Road Conditions ……….
……………. 1-800-661-2324
Wildlife …….1-877-952-7277
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Municipal Office News
VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
2015 Gardening Services
The Village of Port Alice requests proposals for the provision of Gardening Services for the
Village Office Gardens, at the “Welcome to Port Alice” sign area gardens, and all public
planters, including those on Marine Drive, on Nigei Street, at the Community Centre, and at
the Sea Walk parking pullout, from May 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015.
The gardener shall have his/her own equipment and supplies for the rendering of gardening
services, including watering, as required.
Get full details at the municipal office or online at:
http:\\portalice.ca/village-office/tenders-rfps
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Reminders:
Message from
our local RCMP
Annual Dog License
Distracted driving is
anything that takes your:
 Eyes off the road
Is required over 8 months old
 Hands off the wheel
 Mind off the task
Collisions can happen in the
blink of an eye...
Spayed/Neutered $ 15.00 per dog
Non-Spayed/Neutered $ 30.00 per dog
Replacements Tags $2.50 per dog
“the impact is forever”.
Sec. 214.2 MVA
Business License
$167 fine
For assistance, or to report any
police matters, contact your local
RCMP at: 284-3353 or 911
Is required to operate a commercial/industrial
business, rental units or spaces, home occupation
or mobile business. Average annual cost is $50.
Licenses can be purchased at the
Village Office, 1061 Marine Drive.
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Municipal Office News
Port Alice Rumble Beach Marina
2015 Parking & Boat Launch
Passes now available!
$60 Annual Pass (tax included) covers parking for one registered
vehicle at the marina parking lot, and unlimited launching of your
registered boat. Your personally numbered pass should be displayed
on the inside of the driver’s window or on the dashboard.
FREE Trailer Parking sticker for your boat trailer.
$5 for 2nd vehicle parking pass (within the same family/household).
FIRST 50 PASSES will be entered in a
DRAW for a 6-month Weight Room Membership!
Purchase your pass at
Village of Port Alice Municipal Office
1061 Marine Drive
Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
250-284-3391
DO YOU LIKE BOATS & MEETING NEW PEOPLE?
Maybe you should be our 2015 Marina Manager!
VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
2015 Marina Manager
The Marina Manager will collect moorage and oversee operations from June 15 Sept. 15, 2015. For a full description of responsibilities visit the Port Alice web site:
http:\\portalice.ca/village-office/tenders-rfps
Deadline: 4 p.m., May 8, 2015
Interested? Send us a proposal or come see us at
the Village Office, 1061 Marine Drive, to find out more
about this exciting opportunity.
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Municipal Office News
Municipal Transfer Station
Residential
Garbage
Collection
721 Marine Drive
Open to Port Alice Residents
Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
(EXTENDED TO 6:00 PM TUESDAYS)
Saturdays
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sundays
NOON - 6 p.m.
Monday

Haida Ave
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Maquinna Ave
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Marine Drive

Mobile Home Park
Recycling Inside Depot
(Packaging and printed material)
Please drop off your recycling at the
inside depot during operating hours.
Thursday
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Rupert Ave.

Matsqui Ave.
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Dogwood Lane

McKay Crescent

Jeune Landing
Use garbage
containers with
secure lids —
not bags.
Maximum weight
50 pounds (22kg)
NEW
Saturday
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday
Tuesday
NOON - 6 p.m.
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Recycling Depot CLOSED Thursdays
PORT ALICE RECYCLING SOCIETY
Celebrating 20 YEARS of Service to the Community
FREE Recycling Pick-Up Service for Seniors
and others with mobility difficulties…
Please call Volunteer Cathy Anderson for assistance 284-3215
***
Please do not pile
grass clippings, soil,
rocks or other debris
on the boulevard.
These items must be
taken to the Municipal
Transfer Station.
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Spring Cleanup
CANCELLED until further notice.
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Municipal Office News
Port Alice Recycling Depot Guide
Please bring to Recycling (Inside) Depot during Open Hours.
Glass
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Styrofoam
Keep your returnable beverage bottles out of recycling
Take caps and lids off
No stretch wrap
No packing
peanuts
No Zip-lock bags
Cardboard & Boxboard
Egg Cartons
Newspapers & Inserts
Magazines
Catalogues
Telephone Books
General Use Paper
Envelopes
Greeting Cards
Paper Bags
No Books, Foil Gift Wrap,
Ribbons or Padded Envelopes
2. Paper/ Cardboard
1. Metal
Containers Please rinse clean & remove lids
Plastic Film
Paper & Cardboard that contained liquids when purchased
 Metal Cans and Lids
 Aerosol Cans
(NO Spray Paint Cans)
 Spiral Wound Cans
(Steel Ends)
 Aluminum Foil and
Foil Containers
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Paper Cups
Gable-top Milk Cartons
Aseptic Boxes
Multi-laminated Paper
Packaging
3. Plastic
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Types 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 plastic packaging.
Plastic Bottles & Jars
Plastic Clamshells
Plastic Trays and Tops
Plastic Tubs & Lids
Plastic Drink Cups
Plastic Pails (Up to 25L)
Plastic Planter Pots and Trays
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Doug Bondue Arena
Indoor Bike Riding and Floor Hockey
Mondays April 13 - June 22, 2015
3 – 4 p.m.
Kids Indoor Bike Time
Adult supervision
& helmets required.
6 – 7 p.m.
Youth Floor Hockey
6-16 years old, helmets
& gloves required
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Adult Floor Hockey
Ages 16 and up
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Carpet Bowling
In the curling rink.
Everyone welcome.
NEW! Carpet Bowling
Come out and try carpet
bowling in the curling rink!
Fun for the whole family!
Arena Closed May 18th for Victoria Day
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CLOSED April 6
for Easter Monday
Adult Open Gym
7-9
Yoga
6:45-8
Open Gym
5-7
Arts & Activities
3:15-4:30
NO OPEN GYM
April 22
*Yoga by Video
April 1 & 8
Yoga
6:45-8
Teen Drop-In
7-9
Boys Club
3:15-4:30
Time Out for
Parents
2:15-3:30
Open Gym
5-9
AA Meeting
7:30
2-9pm
Thursdays
2-9pm
Fridays
Open Gym
4-9
Ping Pong
6:30-9
CLOSED April 3
for Good Friday
Teen Drop-In
7-9
Teen Open Gym
7-9
Open Gym
5-7
Fun Fridays
3:15-4:30
Tots Open Gym
2-3:30
Computer Room Computer Room Computer Room
2-9
2-9
2-7
2-9pm
Wednesdays
Ping Pong
6:30-9
Open Gym
5-9
Girls Club
3:15-4:30
Computer
Room
2-7
Computer Room
2-9
Tots Open Gym
2-3:30
2-9pm
2-9pm
(Closed)
Tuesdays
Mondays
Sundays
No Open Gym
April 18
Open Gym
4-9
Computer
Room
4-9
4-9pm
Saturdays
Community Centre Calendar
951 Marine Dr.
250-284-3912
communitycentre@cablerocket.com
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Community Centre Programs
Tots Open Gym
Parent-supervised.
Monday
Friday
2:00 - 3:30 pm
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Arts & Activities
Monday
3:15 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday
3:15 - 4:30 pm
School-age children.
Girls Club
Girls Only! Games, crafts
and snack provided.
Boys Club
Wednesday 3:15 - 4:30 pm
Boys Only! Sports, activities
and snack provided.
Fun Fridays
Friday
3:15 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday
Thursday
6:30 - 9:00
6:30 - 9:00
School-age children.
Ping Pong
Everyone welcome.
Yoga
Stretch and strengthen with
certified instructor Lee-Ann.
All ages and levels.
Adult Open Gym
Monday
6:45 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 6:45 - 8:00 pm
Monday
7:00 - 9:00 pm
All ages. Drop in and play.
Time Out for Parents
Wednesday
2:15 - 3:30 pm
Looking for a well-deserved few
minutes of peace? Drop off your
children ages 5 and under while
you enjoy some time in the computer
room, library, or just visit with a cup of coffee.
Open Gym
6 Days a week!
Monday
* Please note that parents may not leave the
Community Centre during this program.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Programs listed on this page are FREE!
Saturday
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2-3:30 pm Tots
5-7 pm
All ages
7-9 pm
Adults
5-9 pm
All ages
5-9 pm
All ages
4-9 pm
All ages
2-3:30 pm Tots
5-7 pm
All ages
7-9 pm Teens
4-9 pm All ages
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April 2015
Community Centre Programs
Revised Community Centre Hours
As of April 7th, the Community Centre hours are changing to the following:
Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
July through August - Hours will vary according to maintenance
and programming requirements.
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Community Messages
Port Alice 50th Year Reunion Committee Notice
The 50th Year Reunion Celebration is scheduled for July 31st to August 3rd.
The Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with various aspects of the celebration as follows:
1) Physical labour – moving furniture, decorating, clean up, chaperone children’s dance and social,
assist with children’s events, & security;
2) Sub-Committee Coordinator – liaison between Sub-committees and Reunion Committee;
3) Kitchen Detail – food preparation, cooking, serving, and clean up.
If you are interested in helping with the celebration, please contact the undersigned with your
contact information. Thank you.
Gail Lind, Secretary
Port Alice 50th Year Reunion Association
PO Box 70
Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0
250 284 3960
Email: pa50th@telus.net
Visit our new web site!
www.portalice50yearreunion.com
50th Reunion T-Shirts
Registration Forms
Registration Forms are available at:
F.P. Foods, Swiftsure Convenience Store,
the Community Centre and online
www.portalice.ca/visitors/port-alice-events
www.portalice50yearreunion.com
Facebook: Port Alice 50th Reunion
Forms and payment must be returned to:
PO Box 70, Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0.
Reunion T-Shirt pre-order forms are available
at: www.portalice.ca/visitors/port-alice-events
www.portalice50yearreunion.com
Facebook: Port Alice 50th Reunion
and the April Rumble Sheet
50th Reunion T-Shirt Order Form
50th Reunion Cash Prize Raffle Tickets – Only 1800 Tickets Printed- License #72634
The Reunion Committee will be selling raffle tickets as a fund raiser to help support the costs associated with putting on
the 50th Reunion. Tickets will be available April 1st and may be purchased from reunion committee members as follows:
Florence Nelson-Van Graven
Brent Borg
Gail Lind
Maria Farrell
First Prize: $500.00
Garth Borg
Tracey Sutton
Dougald MacMillan
Audrey Clark-Surtees
Second Prize: $250.00
Third Prize: $150.00
We are looking for donations of tea cups and saucers for the Port Alice 50th
Reunion luncheon. It would be best if we received sets we did not have to
return to anyone. If you have a donation or need more info or pick-up please
call Corrine at 250-284-3594 . Thank you
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Port Alice 50th Reunion
(July 31, Aug. 1, 2, 3 )
ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED:
Do you have an extra room?
An Apt.? A House?
Do you have Driveway Space
or Boulevard Space for
an R.V/Camper?
Please phone Bonnie at:
250-284-3216
if you can assist in providing
accommodations for Visitors
during our Reunion Celebrations.
You are invited to Attend
The Port Alice Health Forum
Keys to Literacy, a FREE 3 hour workshop for
Monthly Meeting
parents and child care providers interested in
helping children grow into literate young adults:
Thursday, April 23, 2015
This quick and easy workshop will explain what liter-
7:00 P.M.
acy is, why it is important, how to use the Three Cue
Reading system, and outline supportive resources
at
available in your community.
The Port Alice
Community Centre
Port Hardy Public Library, from 6 – 9 pm.
Offered as a partnership between the Pacific Family
Enrichment Society and Vancouver Island Regional
Please join us in
making a difference!
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Library.
Please register at: 250-949-6661.
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The Mount Waddington Jobs and Career Expo connects workers
with jobs and career opportunities on the North Island.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Port Hardy Arena, 1:00 to 6:00 pm
EXPO is OPEN to the PUBLIC, STUDENTS, JOB & CAREER SEEKERS
Companies will be there to represent their organizations, fill job vacancies, meet with
potential employees and put on interactive demos and displays.
Many job listings will be available prior to the event for job seekers to prepare resumes
and cover letters
Job postings will be displayed on the event website www.mwjobexpo.com
Are you impacted by the Neucel Curtailment?
North Island Employment, North Island College and Service Canada will be at the Port Alice
Community Centre to answer questions and provide information and resources:
April 9, 2015 2 - 4:30 p.m.
At the Port Alice Community Centre
This is open to the public so please feel free to drop by and speak with one of the organizations
on-site about their services, resources available and how to connect.
Or contact NIEFS office directly
Port Hardy Office
129-8950 Granville Street Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Ph: 250-949-5736 Fx: 250-949-5797 Toll-Free: 1 877 949-5736
phinfo@niefs.net
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Got a great business idea?
Big or small, whether you’re starting out now or just starting to make plans….
Community Futures is offering a
to help you with:
FREE information session
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Business Planning Support
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Workshops and Training
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Financing
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Work BC’s Self Employment Program
Come learn how to get started
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Port Alice Community Centre
EVERYONE WELCOME
Come for the great information… leave with fabulous
DOOR PRIZES!
“Building communities one idea at a time.”
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Community Futures Mt. Waddington has been operating on
North Vancouver Island for over twenty years. We have
never been more active than we are today. Over the past
three years we have lent over $1.0 million annually for new
business start-ups and expansions. We have played a lead
role in a number of key economic development projects and
activities and we are continually seeking new ways to partner
with communities, First Nations and small business to maintain the strength and vibrancy of the North Island economy
and life style.
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BRANCH 180
Hours:
7 DAYS A WEEK
2:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
If you wish to book a function, please contact the Legion at 250-284-3256.
Hours will be adjusted for the function and a designated Driver will be provided.
Legion Events
The new branch by-laws were approved by the
membership. They have been sent to Command
Presidential Dart League Playoffs
for their review and approval, which may take
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up to 3 weeks. Branch “House Rules” were also
Dart League end-of-season Dance Party
approved and are posted in the front entrance.
April 25 9 pm No cover charge!
We currently have 124 members and 3 Lifetime
Burger & a beverage night—Coming soon
members.
Ongoing Events
7 pm *Spares Needed!
We are looking for people to help with fundraising
 Port Alice Dart League
and special events. Please contact any Branch
Thursdays @ 7 pm Spares needed.
 Thursday & Friday night Meat Draw
 Saturday Afternoon 9 Meat Draws starting at 3 pm
Executive member if you are willing to help.
Port Alice Scotiabank MS Walk
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Port Alice Community Centre
The 5km dog friendly walk (10 km if you walk the route
twice) starts at the community centre and follows the Sea
Walk. Participants can turn around any time. Dog friendly!
After the walk, enjoy a great barbeque lunch and the
inspiring company of others working to end MS.
Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world with an
estimated 100,00 Canadians living with the disease.
Most often diagnosed in young adults aged 15-40, it can
also affect younger children and older adults. MS is unpredictable and can affect vision, hearing, memory, balance
and mobility. Its effects can be physical, emotional and
financial. Currently there is no cure, but each day researchers are learning more about what causes MS and
are zeroing in on ways to prevent it. Help us end MS—
register today!
Register in advance at www.mswalks.ca
or call toll free 1-877-339-0819
Raise a minimum of $125 for an event t-shirt and lunch.
Visit the Port Alice Scotiabank to donate to walkers!
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Port Alice
Fish & Wildlife
Association
May
10
11 a.m.
Marine Drive, Port Alice, B.C. 250-284-3213
Meeting
Fun Shoot,
and Cookout
at The Range
2015 ANNUAL DUES
Adult........................... $400.00
Student ...................... $200.00
Junior ......................... $110.00
Not a member? No problem!
The Port Alice Fish & Wildlife Association invites
you to stop by, say hi and find out more about our
club ... and become a member we hope!
Members who’ve forgotten to renew
- great time to do so.
Benefits:
 We can help you source C.O.R.E. and firearms
licensing if required
 Use of our range and facilities
 Automatic membership to the B.C. Wildlife
Federation (BCWF) giving you $2,000,000 liability
insurance for you and your ATV/boat up to 50hp
 Email updates from BCWF on Fish and Wildlife
issues, conservation projects and events
around the province
 The ever-fashionable BCWF
member bumper sticker:
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2015 ANNUAL GREEN FEES
9 Holes....................... $ 15.00
All Day ....................... $ 25.00
ANNUAL LOCKER RENTAL
Member ...................... $ 15.00
Non-Member .............. $ 30.00
GST INCLUDED
2015 Dues are due April 1st,
payable on or before April 30, 2015
If you'd like to join
($50 per member or
$60 per family) but
can't make it to the
meeting or for more
information on this or
anything about the
PAFWA:
Phone 250-284-3922
Or email:
Family ........................ $800.00
Junior Golf begins mid-May.
Date to be announced.
Any questions concerning Dues, Green Fees
or Locker Rentals should be directed to:
pafishandwildlife@gmail.com
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Tom McCarthy 250-284-3483.
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Is this opportunity for you?
Help needed
Little prospect of financial reward.
Limited chance of self-advancement.
Significant expectations regarding behavior
and motivation
Must have an interest in or passion for personal growth
 It is of critical importance that you believe that people
NEUCEL SPECIALTY CELLULOSE
MILL ACCESS
During the production curtailment, access to the Mill
Site is restricted to employees scheduled to work and
those who have been authorized to enter.
working together can achieve more than people working
on their own.
 It is expected that individuals interested in pursuing these
Anyone requiring access to the Mill is to report to the
Administration Building before entering the Mill site.
positions have concern for their neighbours’ welfare, and
are willing to give time and energy to the work of expressing that concern with actions.
 These positions will be left open until filled or until there is
no longer need within our community.
 Currently a small group meets at 4:00 P.M. on Sundays at
St. John’s Church, 1100 Nigei, the church on the corner.
We gather to worship, and then spend some time discussing how we can reach out within our community.
If you are curious, if you are interested, if you are in need of
support, if you believe that your actions can help, your
presence is welcome.
Entrance to the Mill is through the main gate located
across from the golf club. All other entry points have
been secured. Video surveillance equipment has
been installed at all gates and other locations around
the Mill site.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 4:00pm
(250) 284-3331
The Port Alice
Girl Guides
are looking
for more
Scholarships
The PLC has increased their scholarship funding to
$15,000! They grant five to 10 scholarships annually,
ranging from $1000 to $3000 each.
Applicants must be studying in the following areas:
 Forest Engineering
 Forest Management
 Forest Operations Management
 Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Welding
 Resource Management
 Diesel Mechanics
 Other forest/timber industry related areas of study.
Volunteers!
If you are interested in helping,
please contact Ashley at 250-284-0015
or pagirlguides@outlook.com
Application must be received no later than April 20, 2015.
For more information or to apply, visit:
http://pacificloggingcongress.org/content/education
Application: http://pacificloggingcongress.org/sites/
pacificloggingcongress.org/files/media/PFF%
20Scholarship%20application.pdf
*There is a screening process and a
Criminal Record Check required
for Girl Guides of Canada.
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Community Health
Single number for health service enquiries
Port Alice Health Centre
1090 Marine Drive
Open 7 days/week 8:30-4:30
A nurse is on duty during these times.
Call 250-284-3555 for appointment
Line 1 to reach the nursing station
Line 2 to reach urgent after hours phone
Line 3 to reach the doctor’s office
Baby Clinics are by appointment
Lab and X-Ray Schedule
Lab is open Monday to Friday,
X-ray days are varied,
Call 250-284-3555 ext 3
for appointment.
Island Health has an easy way for you to get answers to your
questions about health services in Mount Waddington.
You can now call 1-855-902-6048 or text 250-230-6048 and
an Island Health staff person dedicated to answering the
numbers will help you find the services that are right for you,
your family members and loved ones.
Calls and texts are answered Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. If the number is busy when you call, leave
a message and your call will be returned.
The information provided will be specific to services in the
Mount Waddington regional district boundaries and you can
call or text from anywhere in Canada.
The numbers are connected with the single referral form—one
form with all the information that you provide that follows you
from your initial contact until your care is complete—that is
used in the hospitals and clinics across Mount Waddington.
The form and numbers are part of the work we are doing to
ensure that clients and patients are connected with the health
services they need.
The numbers do not replace any existing numbers
including 9-1-1 or 8-1-1 services.
Call 9-1-1 in a medical emergency
or life-threatening injury.
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Please bring your care card.
Mental Health Clinic
Held bi-weekly at the Port Alice Health
Centre by doctor or self-referral.
Contact 250-902-6051 for an appointment
Infant Development Program
When your baby needs extra help
Phone 250-949-8323 (Ask for IDP)
Email: reception@nicccs.org
North Island
Counselling Services
Employee & Family Assistance
Professional Assessment
& Resource Service
If you need us, do not hesitate to call
250-956-3144
Mental Health & Alcohol/Drug
250-949-8611
Email: mentalh@island.net
NI Assessment & Referral
250-949-3144
Email: hopeful@island.net
NI Community Services
250-956-3134
Email: nicsbc@telus.net
NI Crisis & Counselling
250-949-8333
Email: reception@nicccs.org
CRISIS LINE: 250-949-6033
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Community Health
Port Alice Weight Room
&
Fitness Centre at SeaVac
Strength & cardio equipment available 7 days
a week, 24 hours a day with your accesscard.
One-Day Pass: $4
One Month: $25
Two-Month: $40
Paramedics Needed
Six-Month: $120
One Year Pass: $200
One-Month Seniors Pass: $15
Do you want to provide a vital
service and make a positive
One-Month Student Pass: $15
difference to the lives of others?
One-Month Family Pass: $60
(16+ years; must be a full-time student)
For more information or to download an
application package visit www.bcas.ca and
select Emergency Medical Responders from
the careers page or contact us by phone at
1-877-577-2227,
by fax at 250-952-5970
or email us at:
HLTH.BCASrecruitment@gov.bc.ca
Purchase your Weight Room Pass at the
Village Office (1061 Marine Drive) or
the Community Centre (951 Marine Drive).
Medical Transportation
If you need a ride to the local health
clinic, or to Port Hardy or Port McNeill,
for a medical appointment, please call:
284-6109 or 284-3216
Send your applications to:
BC Ambulance Service
Human Resources - Vancouver Island
PO Box 9601, Stn Prov Govt
3300 Douglas Street Victoria, BC
V8W 9P1
24 Hours advance notice is preferred.
This service is also available to link up with
the Wheels For Wellness or Cancer van at
Beaver Lake.
Reimbursement for expenses is appreciated.
Successful applicants may qualify for
education funding for Emergency Medical
Responder, (EMR), training.
More volunteer drivers needed:
you must be fully insured and submit a
drivers’ abstract (available from any ICBC
outlet).
April 2015
Questions? Call Chandra Hovde at:
250-284-3590 or cell 250-230-4821
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Community Services & Businesses
Better at Home
Port Alice Lions Club
Better at Home helps seniors with simple day-to-day
tasks, thereby helping seniors maintain their independence and stay connected with their community.
Our mission statement is to serve our
community by volunteering our time and
providing financial assistance, to help our
community with projects which benefit the
town of Port Alice and its residents.
A range of non-medical home support services include:
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We support the visions of Lions
International which empowers volunteers
to serve their communities and meet
humanitarian needs.
Friendly visiting
Transportation to appointments
Light yard work
Minor home repairs
Snow shoveling
Light housekeeping
Grocery shopping
The success of this program depends on
two important factors:
 People who are willing to volunteer
 Seniors who wish to access the service
If you are interested in joining or would
like some more information please
contact our Membership Chairman
Audie Tamburini @ 284-6663.
Please contact:
Pat Horgan: 250-949-8333
Better at Home Coordinator
North Island Crisis & Counseling Centre
“Empowering People”
Better at Home is funded by the Government of British Columbia
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tuesdays 7:30 pm
NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES
Fr. Scott Whittemore, Box 1329, Port McNeill, V0N 2R0; 250-956-3909
nicatholic@gmail.com
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
Our Lady of Assumption, Alert Bay
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10 a.m.
Community Centre Room 101
(Please enter at back grassy area)
St. Theresa’s. Port Alice
Saturday, 5 p.m.
“One day at a time”
St. Mary’s, Port McNeill
Sunday and Thursday, both at 9 a.m.
For more info call
Darren at 250-284-0140
St. Bonaventure, Port Hardy
Sunday, 11 a.m. and Wednesday, 7 p.m.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
NA Welcome!
Holy Thursday Mass
St. Bonaventure’s, Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m.
Good Friday
Stations of the Cross, 2:15 p.m.
Passion of the Lord Service, 3 p.m.
Both at St. Bonaventure’s, April 3
Easter Vigil Mass
St. Bonaventure’s, Saturday, April 4, 9 p.m.
Easter Sunday Masses
St. Mary’s, 9 a.m.
St. Theresa’s, 11:30 a.m.
Our Lady of Assumption, 4 p.m.
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Community Services & Businesses
Port Alice Thrift Shop
Tues, Thurs & Sat
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Your Business Card Here
Located at Sea View Activity Centre.
(Parking Lot off Centennial Field Rd)
Please ensure that items being dropped off are
clean and in good condition
for $6 / month
Claire Trevena, MLA
(North Island)
Room 7, Robert Scott School
6855 Market St Box 2479
Port Hardy V0N 2P0
Phone: 250-949-9473 or 1 866 387-5100
Fax: 250-949-9403
HOURS: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Email: claire.trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca
www.clairetrevena.ca
Port Alice Anglican-United Fellowship
Invites you to our
Regular Sunday Services
St. Johns Ecumenical Church
Sundays - 4:00pm
Everyone Welcome
Rev Wade Allen 250-949-6247 or 250-956-3670
Port Alice Library
951 Marine Drive
Ocean View Christian Assembly
Worship Service and Children’s Church
every Sunday 10:30am
Bible Study Monday 7:00pm
Pastor Dennis Helset:
(250) 284-3522
(beside the Community Centre)
Open
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
2-4pm & 7-9pm
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Free WiFi
2 Public Access Computers
Children’s Literacy Computer
Photocopier
Wheelchair Accessible.
LADIES COFFEEHOUSE
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30
Watch for events at:
http://virl.bc.ca/branches/port-alice
or call for more information:
250-284-3554
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In the Ocean View Church basement
Meet new friends, enjoy visiting old ones!
Everyone is welcome!
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Community Services & Businesses
F.P. Foods Ltd.
250-284-3525
Full Service Supermarket
Fresh Meat Department – Produce
Department – In Store Bakery
Deli – featuring Quality Sliced Meats & Cheeses,
Take-out Chicken, Soft Ice Cream, “Super Subs”
Sporting Goods
OPEN DAILY 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Rumble Beach Falling
For all your tree removal needs, pruning,
topping, limbing, Residential or Business
Certified Faller –
25 years Experience
On call for Village of Port Alice
Regan Hickling
250-284-6204
Easter Crossword Puzzle Answers
Across
2. Hunt
3. Candy
4. Flower
6. Jelllybeans
8. Basket
10. Chick
11. Eggs
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1. Bunny
3. Chocolate
5. Lamb
7. Spring
9. April
April 2015
Community Services & Businesses
BASHAW STORAGE
731 Marine Drive
— Port Alice —
Mini Excavator w/operator
and dumping 5 ton trailer.
Serving Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill
and surrounding areas.
5 x 10 x 10 Cubicle
$50/month
10 x 10 x 10 Cubicle
$75/month
(Self-contained, locked storage)
Low impact travel on grass or roadways due to its
rubber tracks. Undercarriage retracts to just under
39” to fit through most garden gates
and access hard to get at jobs.
Available for:
Trenching – Foundation inspection – Drain Tile
replacement and foundation coating – Prep Grading and
Concrete work – Rock and stone placement – Trail building
& Maintenance – Stump removal – Footings – Septic tanks
and field installations.
Anything you don’t want to shovel by hand.
Aaron Neely PH 250-209-6318
Triport.contracting@yahoo.ca
284-3201
The Assistant Ad
Rumble Sheet Advertising Prices
Commercial Classified Ads $2/line ($6 minimum)
Business Card
$6/month
1/4 page Ad
$8/month
1/2 page Ad
$16/month
1 Full Page
$32/month
Notice to Advertisers
The Village of Port Alice Rumble Sheet newsletter
is produced in the Village Municipal Office.
Please email your information to:
rumblesheet@portalice.ca or
contact the Village Office to place and pay for ads at:
1061 Marine Drive or call 250-284-3391
Deadline for May is April 24th
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For Sale or Rent
Strata for Sale - #40 Clark Drive
2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathrooms, new floor,
appliances and much more
$98,000
Call 250-949-6319 for more info
Easter Crossword Puzzle
APARTMENT FOR RENT
Seaview Apartments
3 Bedroom
Call Woody @ 604-727-2004 or 778-434-2311
For Rent
3 bedroom townhouse with Pool
$750 per month
For info call Angie @ 250-284-6613
3 Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Seaview
Available October 15th
Ground floor, Ocean view
$595 / month includes parking
Call Danielle @ 284-0030 to arrange a viewing
Apartment for Sale
Misty Manor 1 bedroom
Priced to Sell!
For more info call 250-209-2787
FOR RENT
3 bedroom condo, SeaView strata, 3rd floor
Large deck, ocean view, keyed strata building entry
$650/month
Contact: 284-3201
Across
1 and 2 bedroom furnished apts for rent in Misty Manor
Affordable, available now.
Please email for info: mrs.rev@shaw.ca
2. You do this to find the eggs.
3. Some kinds of me are Peeps and Taffy.
4. I am beautiful, and bees love me!
6. I am a type of small colourful candy .
8. You put the eggs that you find into me!
10. I am a baby chicken.
11. The Easter bunny hides me!
For Sale 24 1/2 ft Four Winds
w/ Galley, Head, Sleeps 4+
Asking $12,500
For more info or to view,see Kjell @ 510 Industrial Way
Or call 284-3956
House sitter for hire:
Knowledgeable, reliable, references available.
$10 per visit
Call: 284-3437
Down
1. I deliver the eggs and hide them for you to find.
3. There are many kinds of me, including Reese's
and Hershey's.
5. March rolls in like a lion, out like a ____
7. The season that comes before summer.
9. _____ showers bring May flowers.
ANSWERS ON PAGE 25
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For Sale or Rent
Townhouse for Sale
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Evergreen Terrace $69,000
Units #406 & #407
505 Haida St.
Evergreen Terrace End Unit
Excellent inlet views
3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath
Large Balcony
Walk-out basement
Covered Carport
Carpeted throughout
Pool Privileges
Call Anne 780-916-5344
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3 bdrm,1 &1/2 bath,
walkout basement
Stove, fridge, B\I dishwasher, dryer,
washer, over-stove microwave, and
exhaust fan, carpeted throughout,
extended balcony, covered carport plus
swimming pool privileges.
Well kept with superior inlet views.
Call Kerry at 250-284-6634 to
book an appointment to view
VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!
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Townhouse for Sale or Rent
801 Evergreen Terrace
$55,000
* End unit, wonderful views
* 3 Bedroom, 1 bathroom
* Large Balcony, Large Kitchen
* New professional blinds (not yet installed)
* Covered Carport
* Pool Privileges
Call Anne 780-916-5344
FOR SALE OR RENT
Forest Grove Condos
HOUSE FOR SALE:
1037 Matsqui Ave
Blow Out Price - $69,900!
Furnished and Unfurnished
Rentals available by the day,
week or month.
$169,000
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Comprehensive rental
management services available.
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Call Bonita today 250-284-6323
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blair.verbin@platinum.ca
www.forestgrovecondos.com
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ACT NOW! Only 11 units left!
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Family home with 1956 sq. ft.
3 bedrooms upstairs
2 rooms downstairs
1 1/2 bathrooms
Many recent updates
Double carport and driveway
Parking for boat or RV
Phone: 604-942-6656
or 250-284-6634
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For Sale or Rent
Royal LePage Advance Realty Ltd.
740 Marine - Oceanfront, 4 bed, 2 bath - $299,900
1069 Rupert - 4 bed, 2 bath - $219,000
770 Marine - Oceanfront lot - $112,000
1138 Rupert - 5 bed, 2 bath - $189,000
203 - 791 Marine - 2 bed, 1 bath - $29,900 REDUCED!
206 Haida - 3 bed, 2 bath - $79,000
305 - 791 Marine - 1 bed, 1 bath - $29,900
925 Haida - 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 level $195,000 REDUCED!
101 - 801 Marine - 3 bed, 1 bath - $69,900
904 Maquinna - 3 bed, 1 bath - $69,900 BEAUTIFUL!
103 - 801 Marine - 2 bed, 1 bath - $42,900
1007 Maquinna - 3 bed, 1 bath - $75,000
311 - 801 Marine - 2 bed, 1 bath, - $ 33,500
1008 Maquinna - 3 bed, 1 bath $35,900 REDUCED!
23 - 1191 Marine - 2 bed/2 bath mobile - $39,900
106-1053 Maquinna - 2 bed, 1 bath, furnished - $65,500
1057 Matsqui - 3 bed, 2 bath - $66,900 REDUCED!
1063 Maquinna - Oceanview lot Zoned for Duplex. $59,000
1076 Matsqui - 4 bed, 2 bath, shop - $159,900
1162 Maquinna - 5 bed, 3 bath - $236,000
OFFERS!
Karin Moeller - Royal LePage Advance Realty Ltd. - Sandra Masales
250 949 7231 www.royallepage.ca
Rumble Sheet Advertising Prices
Commercial Classified Ads $2/line ($6 minimum)
Business Card
$6/month
1/4 page Ad
$8/month
1/2 page Ad
$16/month
1 Full Page
$32/month
Notice to Advertisers
The Village of Port Alice Rumble Sheet newsletter
is produced in the Village Municipal Office.
Please email your information to:
rumblesheet@portalice.ca or
contact the Village Office to place and pay for ads at:
1061 Marine Drive or call 250-284-3391
Deadline for May is April 24th
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Port Alice History Notes...
Above: The hospital in old Port Alice was built in
1920. It originally consisted of a kitchen, a nurses
sitting room, a 3-4 bed maternity ward, a four-bed
men’s ward and one private room. Four bedrooms
on the second floor was home to the nurses.
In 1948, thirty-one babies were born at the Port
Alice Hospital. A stay in the hospital cost $4.00 for
mill employees. “Outsiders” were charged $5.50!
Happy Easter!
Information from the book “Why Port Alice—A History 1917-1965” by Eve Smith and a hospital report from 1949.
The Heritage Office is looking for any memorabilia of Port Alice and its past functions, including T-shirts,
sweatshirts, hats, yearbooks, photographs, buttons, pins, event programs, etc. If you have anything that you
would be willing to donate or lend to us, please call Evelyn at 284-6608, or drop off at the Village Office.
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