Rumble Sheet 1 December 2014
RUMBLE SHEET
Inside….
Village Municipal Office News ... 2-6
Arena News ................................ 7
Community Centre Calendar ..... 8
Community Centre Programs ... 9-13
Community Messages ................ 14-15
Community Health ...................... 16-17
Community Service and Business
...................................................... 18-21
For Sale or Rent .......................... 22-25
In This Issue
Municipal Election Results
Unifor Local 514 Grocery Voucher Info
Christmas Events
Legion Activities
Port Alice History Notes
Municipal Office Newsletter December 2014
The Village of Port Alice
Christmas Holidays December 25, 26, 27, 2014 The Village Office, Public Works, Community Centre and Arena will be closed for the holidays.
www.portalice.ca
Christmas Activities Calendar (see details p 10-15) Nov. 30 Village Christmas Tree Light Up
Dec. 1 Ladies Dessert Night
Dec. 5 Cookies & Gingerbread Making
Dec. 10 Wreath making and Crafts
Dec. 12 Senior’s Christmas Potluck & Bingo
Dec. 17 Sea View School Christmas Coffee House
Dec. 18 Lion’s Club Santa Sleigh Ride and Food Drive
Dec. 19 Legion Christmas Dinner Raffle Draw
Dec. 20 House Decorating Contest awards
Dec. 20 Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 25 Christmas Eve: Cookie Decorating, Movie & Skating!
Dec. 26 Legion: Boxing Day Darts
Dec. 31 Legion: New Year’s Eve Dance
Christmas Tree Light Up Sunday, Nov. 30th, 7 pm at the Port Alice Fire Hall Join us as we start the holiday season by lighting the Village of Port Alice Christmas Tree. Caroling as the tree lights up, with hot chocolate and cookies to follow!
Holiday House Decorating Contest 1st Place: $150 2nd Place: $100 3rd Place: $50
All decorated houses in Port Alice are automatically entered - no registration necessary. Judging on Dec. 18th. Ribbons awarded Dec. 20th at Breakfast with Santa. (Cash prizes will be given at a later date).
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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:
[email protected] or contact the Village Office to place and pay for ads at:
1061 Marine Drive or call 250-284-3391
Deadline for January is December 22nd.
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 dele-
gate status by submitting a signed letter
of request by 5:00 pm on the Thursday
prior to the next meeting.
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
ANY EMERGENCY - 911
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
VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE SIDEWALK & FOOTBRIDGE
WINTER MAINTENANCE POLICY 2014-2015 Winter Season
During the 2014-2015 winter season, please be aware that the Village of Port Alice does not remove snow and/or ice from the public sidewalks in the village. When the sidewalks and/or footbridges are covered with snow and/or ice they are very slippery. Please use extreme caution when walking on them. Under the policy the Public Works Crew is directed to clear the footbridges only , and only after the major roads and streets have been cleared.
We regret this inconvenience brought on by forces of nature, and remind you to use extreme caution when using the sidewalks and footbridges during the winter, and that you are doing so at your own risk. This notice is published in accordance with Village of Port Alice Sidewalk & Footbridge Maintenance Policy Code No. 4.3.b.
Winter Road Conditions The Village of Port Alice would like to remind residents that winter road conditions will quickly be upon us. On the North Island that can mean:
heavy rain,
leaves and road debris,
snow,
slush,
black ice,
and reduced visibility. Please ensure that your vehicle is winter-ready with good tires. Take your time, expect the unexpected, and arrive safely!
Municipal Office News
Rumble Sheet 3 December 2014
Election 2014 Results
A local general election was held on November 15th, 2014
275 Citizens came out to vote - Roughly 43 %
of the Village of Port Alice eligible voters.
The new elected officials will be sworn in at the
Inaugural Meeting of Council on December 1, 2014.
Acclaimed Mayor:
Jan Allen
Councillors:
Marnie Chase
Christine Martin
Dave Stewart
Doug Worthington
The Village of Port Alice Council is composed of a Mayor and four (4) Councillors who hold office for a four (4) year term.
Council is a legislative (law-making) body with the responsibility for exercising virtually all legislative and administrative authority conveyed upon the Village of Port Alice by the Province through the Community Charter, the Local Government Act and other statutes. Together, the Mayor and Councillors are ultimately responsible for establishing the policies of the Village of Port Alice, for the carrying out of those policies, and for the general administration of civic business.
As well, Council members are appointed as liaison and committee members to various committees and local organizations. If you wish to make a presentation to Council you may submit a Delegation Request Form. You can email Mayor and Council at: [email protected].
Council Meetings Regular Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., except on holidays. Agenda packages are made available at 5:00 pm on the Monday before the meeting. Unless otherwise notified, all meetings are held in the Village of Port Alice Council Chambers, 1061 Marine Drive. Please note that the meeting dates are subject to change. For further details please contact the Village Office at 250-284-3391.
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Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle With all the advertising in the media about impaired driving everyone should know not to drive their car or truck while under the influence. But what about other conveyances?
There are quite a few ways to run afoul of the impaired legislation. Section 253 of the Criminal Code starts out with “Every one commits an offence who operates a motor vehicle, or vessel, or operates or assists in the operation of an aircraft...while...impaired by alcohol or a drug.” Lets examine the motor vehicle portion of that. A motor vehicle is defined as a vehicle that is drawn, propelled or driven by any means other than muscular power, but does not include a vehicle of a railway that operates on rails.
A moment of thought can come up with all sorts of motor vehicles. Forklifts, snowmobiles, golf carts, mopeds, earthmovers, skidders, backhoes, lawn mowers, tractors, combines, electric wheelchairs and more. The list is only limited by our ability to put a motor on it.
A person might be tempted to comment that most of the examples in the previous paragraph don’t normally operate on a highway. Well, neither do vessels or aircraft and it is an offence to operate them while impaired. In fact, being on a highway doesn’t even enter into the picture. It is possible to be con-victed for doing circles in your backyard on a snowmobile in January or zooming down the fairway in a golf cart in June if you are impaired.
A closer reading of the section will even show that a person can be convicted of impaired operation with a blood alcohol content less than .08!
If you are going to consume alcohol or take prescription or non-prescription drugs consider carefully before you operate any conveyance with a motor.
The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, visit drivesmartbc.ca.
Cst. Tim Schewe (Rtd.) DriveSmartBC drivesmartbc.ca Twitter: @drivesmartbc
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Rumble Sheet 5 December 2014
Residential Garbage
Collection
Monday
Haida Ave
Maquinna Ave
Marine Drive
Mobile Home Park
Thursday
Rupert Ave.
Matsqui Ave.
Dogwood Lane
McKay Crescent
Jeune Landing
Use garbage
containers with
secure lids —
not bags.
Maximum weight
50 pounds (22kg)
Municipal Office News
Municipal Transfer Station 721 Marine Drive
Open to Port Alice Residents
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
(EXTENDED TO 6:00 PM TUESDAYS)
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sundays NOON - 6 p.m.
Recycling Inside Depot
(paper, magazines, newsprint, bottles, cans)
Please drop off your paper for
recycling at the inside depot
during operating hours.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday NOON - 6 p.m.
Tuesday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Christmas Holiday Pick-Up Changes
Pick-up regularly scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 25
will be changed to Friday, Dec. 26
NO CARDBOARD PLEASE
Boxes and packaging can be brought to the
Recycling Station Saturday and Sunday,
Dec. 27th & 28th
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Plas c Tubs & Lids
Plas c Drink Cups
Plas c Pails (Up to 25L)
Plas c Planter Pots and Trays
2. Paper/ Cardboard 1. Metal
3. Plastic
Cardboard & Boxboard Egg Cartons Newspapers & Inserts Magazines Catalogues Telephone Books General Use Paper Envelopes Gree ng Cards Paper Bags
Metal Cans and Lids
Aerosol Cans (NO Spray Paint Cans)
Spiral Wound Cans (Steel Ends)
Aluminum Foil and Foil Containers
Paper Cups
Gable‐top Milk Cartons
Asep c Boxes
Mul ‐laminated Paper Packaging
No Books, Foil Gi Wrap, Ribbons or Padded Envelopes
Glass Styrofoam Plastic Film
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Paper & Cardboard that contained liquids when purchased
Port Alice Recycling Depot Guide Please bring to Recycling (Inside) Depot during Open Hours.
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Doug Bondue Arena
Rates:
Adult Stick Time………. $3.15
Skate Rental……………. $2.10
Skate Sharpening……… $3.15
Skate Laces……………. $3.35
Tape……………………. $3.35
Ice Rental……..……….. $42.00/hr
Contacts:
Old Timers: Doug Bondue: 284-6247 [email protected]
Minor Hockey: Doug Bondue: 284-6247 [email protected]
or Tanya Spafford: 284-3325 [email protected]
A-League Hockey: Jason Holmes 284-3900
Curling: Holly Aldis 284-3529 [email protected]
951 Marine Dr. 250-284-3943
Islanders Games at Doug Bondue Arena
Friday, Dec. 5 8 pm Bulls vs Islanders
Friday, Dec. 12 8 pm Warriors vs/ Islanders
Friday, Dec. 19 8 pm Warriors vs. Islanders
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Community Centre Calendar
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Rumble Sheet 9 December 2014
Baby Brigade Thursday 2:00-3:30 pm This is a chance for the youngest community members to socialize (or sleep while their parents socialize). There are toys for the kids, bean bag chairs and coffee for the adults. Older siblings welcome. Tumbling Tots Thursday 2:00-3:30 pm Tots ages 1-4 can come to the Community Centre with their parents to roll, jump and tumble on the mats. Parent supervised. No instructor. Tots Open Gym Monday 2:00-3:00 pm Parent-supervised. Friday 11:00-1:00 pm Girls Club Tuesday 3:30 pm Girls Only! Games, crafts and snack provided. Boys Club Wednesday 3:30 pm Boys Only! Sports, activities and snack provided. Tai Chi Wednesday-Friday 11:00-2:00 pm Self-directed. Walking Club Tuesday 2:00-3:30, Self-directed. Thursday, & Friday 11:00-2:00 pm Yoga Monday & Wednesday 6:45 - 8 pm Stretch and strengthen with certified instructor Lee-Ann. All ages and levels. Adult Badminton Monday 7:00 - 9:00 pm Ages 18 + Drop in and play. Open Badminton Wednesday or Volleyball 7:00 - 9:00 pm All ages. Drop in and play. Time Out for Parents Wednesday Looking for a well-deserved few 2:00 - 3:15 pm minutes of peace? We can help! Drop off your children ages 5 and under and we’ll have fun while you enjoy some time in the computer room, library, or just have a visit and a cup of coffee with other parents. * Please note that parents may not leave the Community Centre during this program.
Programs listed on this page are FREE!
Community Centre Programs
Open Gym 6 Days a week!
Monday 2-3:00 pm Tots
5-7 pm All ages
Tuesday 5-9 pm All ages
Wednesday 5-7 pm All ages
Thursday 5-9 pm All ages
Friday 11am-1pm Tots
5-7 pm All ages
7-9 pm Teens
Saturday 2-3:30 pm Family
5-9 pm All ages
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Community Centre Programs
Do you knit or crochet? Do you do
needlepoint or cross‐s tch? Come
down to the Community Centre and
work on your cra while enjoying the
company of others. Bring a friend or
make a new one.
All ages welcome.
*Supplies and instruc on not provided.
Needle-
craft Club
Holiday House
Decorating Contest
Cash Prizes!
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $50 Judging will take place the evening of Thursday December 18th.
Ribbons will be awarded at
Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 20th
Everybody welcome!
(Cash prizes will be given to winners at a later date).
All decorated houses in Port Alice are automa cally entered
‐ no registra on necessary.
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Community Centre Programs
Build a Gingerbread House and roll, bake, and decorate some cookies.
$15/family ~ includes gingerbread house and ball of dough
(choice of sugar cookies or gingerbread)
$5/additional ball of dough
$12/gingerbread house
Event takes place in the SeaVAC Home Ec Room.
Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Please register by Wed Dec 3rd
250-284-3912
COOKIES
& GINGERBREAD
WREATH MAKING & FAMILY CRAFTS
Pleasepre‐registerattheCommunityCentrebycalling250‐284‐3912nolaterthanMondayDecember8th.
Adults are invited make beau ful
wreaths and decora ons from
fragrant cedar boughs! (Gym) $15 + GST per person
‐ includes all materials
CommunityCentreWednesdayDecember10th
6:00pm‐8:30pm
Families and Children are invited to make Holiday Crafts with us.
(Room 102/103)
Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
$5 per person or $17 per family - includes all materials
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Community Messages
Friday,December12th
Let’s get together to share in the holiday
spirit! Meat will by supplied by the Village
of Port Alice; please bring a side dish to
share.
Port Alice Community Centre
Larry Pepper Room
5:30 pm Dinner, Bingo to follow
SENIORS CHRISTMAS POTLUCK & BINGO
Please register at the Community Centre (284‐3912)
before 5:00pm Tuesday December 9th
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Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 20th
10 am - 3 pm
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24th
2 - 5:30 pm
Join us on Christmas Eve at the Community Centre as we decorate cookies, enjoy a family‐friendly holiday movie and go ska ng!
2:00 pm ‐ Cookie Decora ng (advance registra on beneficial)
2:45 ‐ Movie
4:30 ‐ Ska ng
Everyone is invited to the Community Christmas Celebra on!
Breakfast will be served, Santa will make his appearance, with ska ng and all‐ages BINGO to follow.
Prizes for the annual House Decora ng Contest will be awarded at Breakfast.
10‐11:30 ‐ Breakfast ‐ Santa will arrive around 11:00
Photos with Santa (photos by dona on to Henny Penny)
12‐1:30 ‐ Ska ng & hot chocolate & goodies
1:30‐ All Ages BINGO
Community Centre Programs
All Events to be held at
the Community Centre
and Doug Bondue Arena.
No one is too young or too old to
enjoy this event. Bring your family
or come by yourself.
Children 7 and under must be
accompanied by an adult.
Community Centre: 284‐3912
Sponsored by the Village of Port Alice.
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Community Messages
16th Annual
Ladies Dessert Night
“Light Up Christmas”
Monday, December 1st, 2014
6:30-8:30 pm
At the Community Centre, Larry Pepper Room
Join us for a wonderful evening of Delicious Desserts,
fun and laughter to start the Christmas season.
This is a FREE EVENT for women, hosted by
the Women of the Ocean View Church.
For your FREE ticket or more info,
call Corrine at 250-284-3594 or 250-230-0225
Port Alice Library
What’s On in December
Story Time and Activity Thursday, December 18th 3-4 pm
Hey Moms and Dads, satisfy your children’s active minds with our popular after-school Story Time with Bijou followed by a fun craft! Watch for events at: http://virl.bc.ca/branches/port-alice or call for more information:
250-284-3554
Ocean View Church - 850 Marine Drive
December 24th, 7 pm
Everyone Welcome
For more info call the church 284-3522 (Tuesday – Friday, 9 am - noon)
Or Corrine at 250-284-3594
UNIFOR LOCAL 514
$200 Christmas Grocery
Vouchers
Will be available for pick-up
by members at the
Union Office (in the Victorian/Deli plaza)
from December 1 - 18th, 2014.
Monday - Friday Noon - 4 pm
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Community Messages
Sea View School
Everyone is invited to a end the
Sea View School Annual Christmas Coffee House on Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30pm in the school gym. There will be refreshments available by dona on. Sea View School is collec ng dona ons of food and gi items for the Gaze e Hamper Fund. If you would like to donate items can be dropped off in collec on boxes located in the elementary and secondary hallways during school hours.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180 December Activities *Meat draw winner: Ken Bradshaw
Grey Cup Party Nov. 30th Lots of fun for a small charge.
Darts for Turkeys Dec. 5th 7 pm Win a turkey!
Legion Elections Dec. 14th 3 pm All members are urged to attend. Information at the Legion.
$5 Dinner Dec. 19th 5-8 pm Shepherd’s Pie, Salad, Bun Paddles to follow $2/paddle for great prizes!
Christmas Dinner Raffle Dec. 19th 8 pm $5/ticket Complete Christmas Dinner including homemade desserts, liquor store gift card and a beautiful wreath! Approximate value $200.
Boxing Day Darts Dec. 26th at NOON Bring an appetizer!
New Year’s Eve Dance Dec. 31st Look for more information at the Legion and around town.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
TO OUR FAMILY AND EVERYONE IN PORT ALICE!
Have a safe and happy HOLIDAY SEASON!
~ Audrey, Gordie and Spunky too!!
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Community Health
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.
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
NI Assessment & Referral
250-949-3144 Email: [email protected]
NI Community Services
250-956-3134 Email: [email protected]
NI Crisis & Counselling
250-949-8333 Email: [email protected]
CRISIS LINE: 250-949-6033
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 at 284-6109 or 284-3216
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 expens-
es is appreciated.
More volunteer drivers needed: you must be fully
insured and submit a drivers’ abstract (available from any
ICBC outlet).
Looking for something
to do this fall?
North Island Crisis & Counselling
Centre Society has exciting opportuni-
ties and unique ways that YOU can
make a difference in your community.
We are currently seeking volunteers to:
Help seniors keep their independence
Empower people to make positive changes
Assist individuals with filling out foms
Support victims of crime
Gain new skills while making a difference in your
community!
For more information contact the NICCS Coordinator
of Volunteer Resources at: 250-949-8333 or
email: [email protected]
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Community Health
Paramedics Needed
Do you want to provide a vital
service and make a positive
difference to the lives of others?
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
Send your applications to:
BC Ambulance Service
Human Resources - Vancouver Island
PO Box 9601, Stn Prov Govt
3300 Douglas Street Victoria, BC
V8W 9P1
Successful applicants may qualify for
education funding for Emergency Medical
Responder, (EMR), training.
Questions? Call Chandra Hovde at:
250-284-3590 or cell 250-230-4821
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
Six-Month: $120
One Year Pass: $200
One-Month Family Pass: $60
One-Month Seniors Pass: $15
One-Month Student Pass: $15
(16+ years; must be a full-time student)
Purchase your Weight Room Pass at the Village Office (1061 Marine Drive) or the Community Centre (951 Marine Drive).
FAST FIT Cardio/Strength Classes
with Hydraulic Circuit Training Equipment
Got 30 minutes in your day for a FULL BODY workout?
Then this is for you!
Location: Seaview Activity Centre
Morning Classes—call for details
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:10—4:45 pm
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:30 am—12:00 pm
Evening Classes by Pre-Appointment Only
For more information call Michelle MacMillan @ 284-3503
Sponsored by the Village of Port Alice
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Community Services & Businesses
Better at Home
Recognizing a Growing Need . . .
Seniors are an important and growing part of our communities, and their active involvement enriches everyone’s lives. To ensure that seniors continue to play an active part in our communities, they often need support to live independently in their own homes, surrounded by friends, families and neighbours.
Better at Home helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks, thereby helping seniors maintain their independence and stay connected with their community.
A range of non-medical home support services The specific services offered by Better at Home reflect the different needs of each community. Examples include:
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
Please contact: Pat Horgan – Better at Home Coordinator North Island Crisis & Counseling Centre at 250-949-8333
“Empowering People”
Port Alice Lions Club 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. We support the visions of Lions International which empowers volunteers to serve their communities and meet humanitarian needs. Objectives: We are a service club of men and women dedicated to helping those in our community. In addition, our club currently supports: Port Alice Girl Guides Port Alice Minor Hockey Volunteer Fire Department Port Alice Hospital Village of Port Alice Helping families in need at Christmas Easter egg hunt for the Kids Sleigh ride with Santa Children with Diabetes Collection of used eyeglasses and hearing aids
(which are repaired and donated to people with vision and hearing impairments)
Donate to Curling and Golf tournaments for the Visually Impaired.
Easter Seal House – Timmy’s Telethon Guide Dogs of Canada (through Lions Interna-
tional) Special Olympics and Camp Shawinigan Sea View School North Island Crisis Centre Past Projects completed by the volunteers of the Port Alice Lions Club: Hospital heli-pad Angus Dawson ball field and concession Lions Park playground and gazebo Original boat launch and breakwater The addition to the Community Centre includ-
ing the board room, library, foyer and Lion’s Den
Tennis court Wheelchair access to the Victorian strip mall Original boat launch at Victoria Lake
If you are interested in joining or would like some more information please contact our Membership Chairman Audie Tamburini @ 284-6663.
Rumble Sheet 19 December 2014
Your Business Card Here
for $6 / month
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
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
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
LADIES COFFEEHOUSE
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 In the Ocean View Church basement
Meet new friends, enjoy visiting old ones!
Everyone is welcome!
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: [email protected]
www.clairetrevena.ca
Port Alice Branch open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
2-4pm & 7-9pm
(250) 284-3554
Community Services & Businesses
December 2014 20 Rumble Sheet
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
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
Your Business Card Here
for $6 / month
Community Services & Businesses
Rumble Sheet 21 December 2014
Community Services & Businesses
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BRANCH 180
Hours: 7 DAYS A WEEK 2:00 p.m. - 9:30 pm
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.
BASHAW STORAGE 731 Marine Drive — Port Alice —
5 x 10 x 10 Cubicle $50/month
10 x 10 x 10 Cubicle $75/month
(Self-contained, locked storage)
284-3201
Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays 7:30 pm
Community Centre Room 101 (Please enter at back grassy area)
For more info call Darren at 250-284-0140
NA Welcome!
“One day
at a time”
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 [email protected]
December 2014 22 Rumble Sheet
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
For Rent 3 bedroom townhouse with Pool
$750 per month For info call Angie @ 250-284-6613
For Sale by Owner # 305-801 Marine Drive
3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath – top floor of Seaview Condos. (approx. 950 sq ft)
Completely re-built “as new” end of 2010, never used since. New carpet, walls, closets, doors,
appliances and bathroom fixtures.
Reduced Price: $ 63,500
Call Amelie or Bob 604-792-5225 or e-mail [email protected]
Apartment for Rent in Seaview
Available October 15th Ground floor, Ocean view
$595 / month includes parking Call Danielle @ 284-0030 to arrange a viewing
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
Apartment for Sale Misty Manor 1 bedroom
Priced to Sell! For more info call 250-209-2787
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: [email protected] or contact the Village Office to place and pay for ads at: 1061 Marine Drive or call 250-284-3391
For Sale or Rent
STRATA FOR SALE: 74 McKay Crescent
Move in ready. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths
Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer
Partially furnished Finished basement New deck Fenced backyard, entrance way Large sunroom
Well worth a look!
WAS $125,000
Just REDUCED to $105,000
250-230-7185 or 250-594-7374
Rumble Sheet 23 December 2014
FOR SALE OR RENT Forest Grove Condos
Blow Out Price - $69,900!
Furnished and Unfurnished Rentals available by the day,
week or month.
Comprehensive rental management services available.
Call Bonita today 250-284-6323
[email protected] www.forestgrovecondos.com
ACT NOW! Only 11 units left!
FOR SALE BY OWNER 505 Haida St.
Evergreen Terrace End Unit
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!
Townhouse for Sale $69, 900
41 Clark Drive
Spacious home—lots of storage, mountain & ocean views, hardwood floor in master bdrm.
Renovated bath, fresh paint throughout, large deck, woodstove, no-thru street,
ample parking, includes modern appliances. Own your own home,
build equity for less than rent!
250-284-3202
HOUSE FOR SALE: 1037 Matsqui Ave
$169,000
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
For Sale or Rent
December 2014 24 Rumble Sheet
For Sale or Rent
For Sale 968 Rupert Ave.
$177,000 Paradise has a price & is affordable!
This Ocean View home offers all the urban conveniences on a spectacular setting to be enjoyed all year or as a summer getaway. This updated 1736 Sq. Ft. 2-storey home with 3 large bedrooms, 2 bath, open living dining room combination, kitchen has plenty of cabinetry, lots of counter space, eating nook and access to the backyard deck.
Updates include new laminated & lino flooring & new appliances. Downstairs there is a spacious family room, laundry room and storage/shop. To complete the package there is a carport and RV- parking. MLS 383234 Call or text me at: 250-204-2639 Rosa Powell
1 bedroom unit, fully furnished, fully suited, full-size appliances.
$800 – plus shared u li es
Includes shared laundry, fitness room, workshop and use of the pa o and yard
Pets nego able
Three month or six month lease available
Please contact: Ashlea at 403‐880‐3801 [email protected]
Townhouse for Sale Evergreen Terrace $69,000
Units #406 & #407 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
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
Rumble Sheet 25 December 2014
For Sale or Rent
203 - 791 Marine - 2 bed, 1 bath - $39,000 201 Haida - 3 bed, 1 bath - $69,500
305 - 791 Marine - 1 bed, 1 bath - $33,000 206 Haida - 3 bed, 2 bath - $79,000
101 - 801 Marine - 3 bed, 1 bath - $69,900 305 Haida - 2 bed, 2 bath - $111,000
103 - 801 Marine - 2 bed, 1 bath - $54,900 925 Haida - 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 level $205,000
23 - 1191 Marine - 2 bed/2 bath mobile - $44,000 904 Maquinna - 3 bed, 1 bath - $69,900
1057 Matsqui - 3 bed, 2 bath - $84,900 REDUCED! 1007 Maquinna - 3 bed, 1 bath - $75,000
1076 Matsqui - 4 bed, 2 bath - $186,900 106-1053 Maquinna - 2 bed, 1 bath, furnished - $65,500
1069 Rupert - 4 bed, 2 bath - $219,000 1063 Maquinna - Oceanview lot. Zoned for Duplex. $59,000
1138 Rupert - 5 bed, 2 bath - $189,000 1162 Maquinna - 5 bed, 3 bath - $236,000
Karin Moeller - Royal LePage Advance Realty Ltd. - Sandra Masales 250 949 7231 www.royallepage.ca
Royal LePage Advance Realty Ltd.
Port Alice History Notes... July 1, 1918: Grand Opening of the Whalen Pulp & Paper, at the current Neucel Mill location on Neroutsos Inlet.
Did you know….. that Port Alice was originally
called New Caledonia, but
was renamed in 1918 by
Whalen Pulp & Paper Mill
owner W.H. Whalen after
his mother, Alice.
Construction on houses in ‘original Port Alice, 1918. Completed houses in 1918.
Photos and information from the book “Why Port Alice—A History 1917-1965” by Eve Smith.