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The Village of Port Alice
RUMBLE SHEET
May 2015
Municipal Office Newsletter
The Village Municipal Office, Public Works, Arena and
Community Centre will be closed Monday, May 18, 2015
for the Victoria Day Holiday.
www.portalice.ca
Inside….
Village Municipal Office News......... 2-7
Arena News ........................................ 8
Community Centre Calendar .............. 9
Community Centre Programs ...... 9-12
Community Messages ................. 13-17
The Mayor and Council
Community Health ....................... 18-19
would like to extend their
congratulations to
Community Service & Business ..20-22
Wayne Beckett
for receiving a BC Community
Achievement Award.
The award is presented to
British Columbians who have
made outstanding
contributions to
their communities.
For over forty years, Wayne has been on duty
24-7, 365 days a year on the Port Alice
Volunteer Fire Department. He also served
the Port Alice Marine Search and Rescue
Society for 18 years and has been a devoted
member of the Royal Canadian Legion Port
Alice Branch. Whether it is a parade,
Remembrance Day activities, Scouts, special
events, or Community Christmas parties,
Wayne is always there.
For Sale or Rent ........................... 23-25
Port Alice 50th Reunion............... 26-30
History Notes .................................... 30
In This Issue
Bear Awareness
National Public Works Week
May 17-23, 2015
National Public Works Week celebrates our
public works employees, who are responsible
for keeping clean water in our taps, maintaining our roads, sewers, parks, municipal
buildings and property.
RFPs for Marina Manager
Indoor Fun at the Arena
Family Fun Day
Free Business Workshops
Health Forum Meeting
Thank you to our local
PA Fish & Wildlife Cookout
Public Works Employees:
Port Alice 50th Reunion Info
Gord Ward, Kevin Cameron, Ted Dryka,
Jason Yunker & Artur Lodewijk
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Emergency Preparedness Week
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Port Alice History Notes
May 2015
Municipal Office News
Bear Awareness
Garbage-eating bears lose their fear of
people and can become a nuisance and
possibly dangerous.
Village Council
Meetings
Don’t attract bears to your neighbourhood.
Use the following tips to help keep bears
away:
Garbage & Compost: Keep garbage in a secured shed or indoors until pick-up day.
Fruit Trees: Pick fruit as it ripens and clean up windfalls
promptly. Get rid of any unwanted fruit trees.
Barbecues: Burn grills clean to remove any food residues and
store barbecues inside. If left outside, keep it covered and store out
of the wind.
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.
Pets: A dog may warn you that a bear is nearby, but be sure
your dog is restrained or in a fenced yard.
If you see a bear:
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Remain calm. The bear is likely passing through and if it
doesn’t find food, will move on.
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Keep away from the bear and warn others to stay away.
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Bring children and pets indoors.
If the bear seems threatening or persistent, call
a conservation officer (1-877-952-7277)
or the police (250-284-3353).
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
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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 June is May 21st.
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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
Emergency Preparedness Week May 3-9, 2015
Are you prepared?
In the North Island emergencies can include wildfire, severe weather,
landslide, earthquake, tsunami, and land, air and marine accidents.
The Village of Port Alice has an established Emergency Preparedness
Program which includes specific emergency plans and evacuation plans
that will be activated in the event of an emergency.
As a citizen of Port Alice, you have a role and responsibility in emergency management to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Understanding that emergency personnel will be tasked with numerous
roles and responsibilities during an emergency, we need you to take
responsibility for your family.
Most importantly:
1. Know the risks
http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/index-en.aspx
2. Make a Plan and Practice a household emergency evacuation:
Can you evacuative within 30 minutes or less?
http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/plns/index-en.aspx
3. Ensure that you have an emergency kit in your household that
will protect your family and pets for at least 72 hours.
http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/kts/index-en.aspx
For more ideas and information on emergency preparedness:
The Port Alice Community
Centre is your Reception Centre
for emergencies. There you will
also find pamphlets on various
emergency situations.
For full details and specific
emergency information, visit the
Port Alice website:
http://portalice.ca/villageoffice/emergency-services
www.getprepared.ca
Welcome our new Emergency Coordinator, Maria Farrell.
Maria is a long-time resident of Port Alice, member of the volunteer fire department and a paramedic.
The Emergency Coordinator maintains the Port Alice Emergency Response Plan, develops procedures for
warning notification and provisions, and helps promotes public awareness and coordinates with the regional
and provincial agencies.
In the event of a local emergency such as earthquake, landslide or tsunami, Maria will operate the Emergency
Evacuation Center at the Community Centre, coordinate emergency response and services, and ensure that
necessary assistance is provided to the public.
Visit the Port Alice Emergency web site for more information:
http://portalice.ca/village-office/emergency-services
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May 2015
Municipal Office News
Port Alice Rumble Beach Marina
2015 Parking & Boat Launch Passes
$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.
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
$5 for 2nd vehicle parking pass
(within the same family/household).
AHOY BC Launches Marine Tourism Website
AHOY BC has launched a website devoted to attracting marine tourists to BC
coastal waters and its communities.
http://ahoybc.com/
Visitors to the website can learn about marine environmental ethics, respectful travel in First Nations traditional
territories, safe boating, marine parks and more. Each coastal region has its own section where visitors can select
marinas and communities to visit, fid services and learn what each community has to offer.
See Port Alice on the site at: http://ahoybc.com/map/?profileid=ezU1Njk0NDVDLTcwRkQtND
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
For Sale: 1996 GMC 3500 220,000 km
One-ton Dually Diesel 4WD Pick-up
As-is/where-is. Sealed bids accepted until June 12, 4 p.m.
Submit your bid to:
Madeline McDonald, CAO
Village of Port Alice,
1061 Marine Drive,
Box 130 Port Alice, BC V0N
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May 2015
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.
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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.
May 2015
Spring Cleanup
CANCELLED until further notice.
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Port Alice Recycling Depot Guide
Please bring to Recycling (Inside) Depot during Open Hours.
Glass
Styrofoam
Plastic Film
 Keep your returnable beverage bottles out of recycling
 Take caps and lids off
Fibre
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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
No stretch wrap
No packing
peanuts
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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May 2015
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 May 18th
for Victoria Day
Adult Open Gym
7-9
Yoga
6:45-8
Open Gym
5-7
Arts & Activities
3:15-4:30
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
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
Open Gym
4-9
Computer
Room
4-9
4-9pm
Saturdays
Community Centre Calendar
951 Marine Dr.
250-284-3912
communitycentre@cablerocket.com
May 2015
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 pm
6:30 - 9:00 pm
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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Community Centre Programs
Community Centre Hours
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.
to Joanie Diebel for her generous
donation to the Community Centre
- tons of great craft supplies, books
and items for Bingo prizes.
Thank you Joanie!
Summer Camp: (Ages 5-13)
Monday-Friday
July 13-17
9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. $75/week
Junior Camp (Ages 5 and under)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
July 21, 23, 28 & 30
2 - 4:30 p.m. $15 per session
Registration forms available at the
Community Centre or Village Office.
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Community Centre Programs
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Community Messages
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May 2015
Community Messages
NOTICE
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.
Port Alice Library
951 Marine Drive, Port Alice
Anyone requiring access to the Mill is to report to the
Administration Building before entering the Mill site.
(beside the Community Centre)
250-284-3554
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
at Port Alice Branch
Hours of Operation
Monday:
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 4:00pm
(250) 284-3331
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Closed
2 - 4 pm & 7 - 9 pm
2 - 4 pm & 7 - 9 pm
2 - 4 pm & 7 - 9 pm
Closed
Closed
Closed
Free WiFi
2 Public Access Computers
Children’s Literacy Computer
Photocopier
Wheelchair Accessible.
Watch for events at:
http://virl.bc.ca/branches/port-alice
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Community Messages
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
Spring cleaning has started at the Branch.
Volunteers are need to help “spruce up the place”.
Contact the Branch at 284-3256 to leave your name.
Ongoing Events
Some members have already stepped forward BUT
“Many hands make light work”!
 Friday night Meat Draw
 Saturday Afternoon 9 Meat Draws starts at 3 pm
 Free Pool Table
Gardening Committee Chair needed:
Upcoming Events
Do you have a green thumb with no place to demonstrate your talent? Legion garden beds need tending.
And a chairperson to plan and direct the project.
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Bocce Ball tournament
More meals from the kitchen
NEW family-themed events
Ways & Means Committee Chair needed:
May GENERAL MEETING DATE CHANGE:
Without this position being filled, it adds to the
duties of other executive members. We don’t need
any “burn outs” from too much volunteer time!
Due to the May long weekend and possible lack
of a quorum, the next general meeting will be
SUNDAY, MAY 24th at 3 p.m.
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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Community Messages
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:
May 2015
2015 ANNUAL GREEN FEES
9 Holes ......................... $ 15.00
All Day .......................... $ 25.00
ANNUAL LOCKER RENTAL
Member ........................ $ 15.00
Non-Member ................ $ 30.00
GST INCLUDED
Junior Golf - Monday nights.
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
Men’s Night - Wednesdays.
Men’s & Ladies’ Spring Open
May 9 & 10
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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Welcome! Hope Offered!
Port Alice is facing some uncertainty with lots of
questions and tough choices. You are not alone with your
questions and concerns.
It used to be that in times of uncertainty the Church was
a good place to go and sit and try to sort things out. Usually this was done in the quiet of the day or after worship
folks would gather to sort out how to move forward. At
church, we knew we were not alone; we were able to
connect with each other face-to-face.
Today we live in a time where we have all kinds of tools
to connect with each other. The ironic thing is that our
amount of face time has decreased. Time spent with a
person over coffee or sharing a moment together is getting harder and harder to find. It makes times when we
face a crisis so much harder. We would like to help our
community through this difficult time. Know that we are
here.
You are invited to Attend
The Port Alice Health Forum
Monthly Meeting
Thursday, May 28, 2015
7:00 P.M.
at
We are St. John’s church at the corner of Marine Drive
and Nigei Street and our minister is Rev. Wade Allen (cell
# 250-230-6044). We meet at 4:00 p.m. on Sundays for
fellowship, worship, music, laughter and hope. Come
spend some time with people who care.
You are always welcome.
Can we help?
The Port Alice
Community Centre
Please join us in
making a difference!
The Port Alice Girl Guides
are looking for more
Volunteers!
May 13 9:30 am
Port Alice Health Centre
Let’s take steps together towards good health.
Get moving with BC’s doctors!
If you are interested in helping,
please contact Ashley at 250-284-0015
or pagirlguides@outlook.com
Walk with your Doc is an annual event celebrating daily
movement for better health. Doctors and other health
care professionals are hosting free walks in communities
across the province walking side-by-side with their
patients and the public.
Receive a free pedometer by signing up for a walk
happening near you at: www.walkwithyourdoc.ca
Cookies still available! Contact Ashley.
The website connects BC walkers with photos, stories,
and a map of walks around BC. Share your walk photos
with the hashtag #WalkWithYourDoc for a chance to win
great prizes!
*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.
May 2015
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).
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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
Community Centre Room 101
Fr. Scott Whittemore, Box 1329, Port McNeill, V0N 2R0; 250-956-3909
nicatholic@gmail.com
(Please enter at back grassy area)
“One day at a time”
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
For more info call
Darren at 250-284-0140
Our Lady of Assumption, Alert Bay
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10 a.m.
NA Welcome!
St. Theresa’s. Port Alice
Saturday, 5 p.m.
St. Mary’s, Port McNeill
Sunday and Thursday, both at 9 a.m.
St. Bonaventure, Port Hardy
Sunday, 11 a.m. and Wednesday, 7 p.m.
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Community Services & Businesses
Port Alice Thrift Shop
Tues, Thurs & Sat
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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
Thank you for your donations
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
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
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
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
Certified Faller –
25 years Experience
On call for Village of Port Alice
Regan Hickling
250-284-6204
LADIES COFFEEHOUSE
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30
In the Ocean View Church basement
Meet new friends, enjoy visiting old ones!
Everyone is welcome!
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Community Services & Businesses
Mini Excavator w/operator
and dumping 5 ton trailer.
Serving Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill
and surrounding areas.
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
Happy
Mother’s
Day!
May 2015
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For Sale or Rent
BASHAW STORAGE
731 Marine Drive
— Port Alice —
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
APARTMENT FOR RENT
Seaview Apartments
3 Bedroom
Call Woody @ 604-727-2004 or 778-434-2311
5 x 10 x 10 Cubicle
$50/month
10 x 10 x 10 Cubicle
$75/month
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
(Self-contained, locked storage)
284-3201
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
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
1 and 2 bedroom furnished apts for rent in Misty Manor
Affordable, available now.
Please email for info: mrs.rev@shaw.ca
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
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 June is May 21st
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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
1057 Matsqui - 3 bed, 2 bath - $64,900 REDUCED!
770 Marine - Oceanfront lot - $112,000
1076 Matsqui - 4 bed, 2 bath, shop - $159,900
203 - 791 Marine - 2 bed, 1 bath - $29,900 REDUCED!
1138 Rupert - 5 bed, 2 bath - $189,000
305 - 791 Marine - 1 bed, 1 bath - $29,900
206 Haida - 3 bed, 2 bath - $79,000
101 - 801 Marine - 3 bed, 1 bath - $64,900
925 Haida - 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 level $195,000 REDUCED!
103 - 801 Marine - 2 bed, 1 bath - $42,900 SOLD
904 Maquinna - 3 bed, 1 bath - $69,900 BEAUTIFUL!
311 - 801 Marine - 2 bed, 1 bath, - $ 33,500
1007 Maquinna - 3 bed, 1 bath - $75,000
23 - 1191 Marine - 2 bed/2 bath mobile - $39,900
1162 Maquinna - 5 bed, 3 bath - $236,000
OFFERS!
Karin Moeller - Royal LePage Advance Realty Ltd. - Sandra Masales
250 949 7231 www.royallepage.ca
Trailer for Sale
#66-1191 Marine Drive
$25,000
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Addition & Wood Stove
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Covered back deck
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Large Work/Storage Shed
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Covered storage area
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Beautiful Ocean View
Call Mike @ 209-0100
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May 2015
Port Alice 50th Reunion
Port Alice 50th Reunion
Registration Information
& Additional Costs
Please be advised that all reunion guests must be registered
(cost $15.00) with the Port Alice Reunion Association to have access to the events,
activities, and displays in the Community Centre, Doug Bondue Arena and Seaview School.
Seaview School, both the middle and top school, will be open to Reunion Guests on:
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 Friday, July 31 between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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 Saturday, August 1 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Additional Costs
Breakfasts:
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
Monday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
At the Port Alice Legion
By donation
Lunch
Saturday, 12:00 noon
At the Community Centre
$5.00 per person
Sponsored by the Oceanview
& the Ecumenical Church
Dinner
Saturday 6:00 to 9 p.m.
$15.00/adults and children 13 plus
$8.00 children 12 and younger
Sponsored by the Oceanview & the Ecumenical Church
Sponsored by the Port Alice Reunion Association
Invitation to Vendors, Crafters and Artists
The Port Alice 50th Year Reunion Association is extending an invitation to businesses,
with a valid business license, crafters and artists to set up a booth or table
at the Port Alice 50th Reunion Celebrations
on Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st
Space will be available in the lower curling lounge area of the Doug Bondue Arena
for businesses, crafters and artists and to sell their merchandise.
A 15% commission, payable to the Port Alice 50th Reunion Association,
will be charged at the close of business on Saturday, Aug. 1st.
Please call Gail Lind at (250) 284-3960 to book your booth or table.
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Port Alice 50th Reunion
Port Alice 50th Reunion
(July 31, Aug. 1, 2, 3 )
ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED:
Do you have an extra room?
An Apt.? A House?
HELP US MAKE A
COMMUNITY QUILT
Do you have Driveway Space
or Boulevard Space for
an R.V/Camper?
TO BE RAFFLED AT THE
PORT ALICE 50TH REUNION
Ladies Coffee House invite you help us make
a lap quilt (or two) to raffle off at the Port Alice
50th Reunion. Each participant is asked to make
one 12 x 12 quilt block and we will do the final
assembly.
Please phone Bonnie at:
250-284-3216
if you can assist in providing
We have material and patterns available at
Coffee House on Wednesday mornings
between 9:30 – 11:30 am. Sewing machines
and help will be available on Wednesday
mornings as well. If you would like help in
the evening give us a call and we will set up
some an evening schedule.
accommodations for Visitors
during our Reunion Celebrations.
You can follow a pattern or design your own
block. Don’t worry if you have never quilted
before but want to take part in this project, we
will help you at Coffee House.
We are looking for donations of tea cups
and saucers for the Port Alice 50th
Ladies Coffee House meets on Wednesday
mornings at the Ocean View Church (across from
the Legion) 9:30 – 11:30 am.
Reunion luncheon.
It would be best if we received sets we did
not have to return to anyone.
Quilt blocks need to be in to Coffee House
no later than May 31st, 2015
If you have a donation or need more info or
The proceeds from this raffle will go towards
Christmas Hampers here in Port Alice.
pick-up please call:
For more info call:
Corrine at 250-284-3594 . Thank you
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Diane Inglis 2840-3335
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Michelle Roberts 284-3473
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Corrine Tiberghien 284-3594 or 230-0225
May 2015
Port Alice 50th Reunion
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
Registration Forms
50th Reunion T-Shirts
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
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Garth Borg
Tracey Sutton
Dougald MacMillan
Audrey Clark-Surtees
Second Prize: $250.00
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Third Prize: $150.00
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Port Alice History Notes...
Construction continues in 1967.
Port Alice town site in 1967. The town moved from the mill site to the
“Rumble Beach” location in 1965.
The District of Port Alice (Rumble Beach) was incorporated as
B.C.’s first instant municipality on June 11, 1965
when the
Provincial Government and Rayonier Canada partnered to
relocate the company town. The original company town of Port
Alice was located at the pulp mill site between 1917 and 1965. In
the mid-sixties, the Provincial Government required the mill to
install pollution control infrastructure. To make room for the new
infrastructure, the buildings were torn down or removed from the
Mike Rumble, late 1920s.
mill site and the town relocated five kilometres north to Rumble
Beach.
The location was named after Mike Rumble. The Rumbles were
one of Port Alice’s first families who spent their holidays in a tent
on the beach approximately where the picnic shelter is located at
present-day Lion’s Park.
Mike Rumble (far right) with coworkers
in the late 1920s.
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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