Rumble Sheet 1 May 2015
RUMBLE SHEET
Inside….
Village Municipal Office News ......... 2-7
Arena News ........................................ 8
Community Centre Calendar .............. 9
Community Centre Programs ...... 9-12
Community Messages ................. 13-17
Community Health ....................... 18-19
Community Service & Business ..20-22
For Sale or Rent ........................... 23-25
Port Alice 50th Reunion ............... 26-30
History Notes .................................... 30
In This Issue
Bear Awareness
Emergency Preparedness Week
RFPs for Marina Manager
Indoor Fun at the Arena
Family Fun Day
Free Business Workshops
Health Forum Meeting
PA Fish & Wildlife Cookout
Port Alice 50th Reunion Info
Port Alice History Notes
Municipal Office Newsletter May 2015
The Village of Port Alice
www.portalice.ca The Village Municipal Office, Public Works, Arena and
Community Centre will be closed Monday, May 18, 2015
for the Victoria Day Holiday.
The Mayor and Council
would like to extend their
congratulations to
Wayne Beckett
for receiving a BC Community
Achievement Award.
The award is presented to
British Columbians who have
made outstanding
contributions to
their communities.
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, maintain-
ing our roads, sewers, parks, municipal
buildings and property.
Thank you to our local
Public Works Employees:
Gord Ward, Kevin Cameron, Ted Dryka,
Jason Yunker & Artur Lodewijk
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.
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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 June is May 21st.
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
Municipal Office News
Bear Awareness
Garbage-eating bears lose their fear of people and can become a nuisance and possibly dangerous.
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 in-doors 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.
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:
Remain calm. The bear is likely passing through and if it doesn’t find food, will move on.
Keep away from the bear and warn others to stay away.
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).
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Municipal Office News
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
Emergency Preparedness Week May 3-9, 2015
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/village-
office/emergency-services
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 emergen-
cy 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:
www.getprepared.ca
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$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).
Municipal Office News
Port Alice Rumble Beach Marina
2015 Parking & Boat Launch Passes
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.
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
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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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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
NEW
Municipal Transfer Station 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.
Recycling Inside Depot (Packaging and printed material)
Please drop off your 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.
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.
Spring Cleanup
CANCELLED until further notice.
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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
2. Paper/ Cardboard 1. Metal
3. Plastic
Cardboard & Boxboard Egg Cartons Newspapers & Inserts Magazines Catalogues Telephone Books General Use Paper Envelopes Greeting 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
Aseptic Boxes
Multi-laminated Paper Packaging
No Books, Foil Gift Wrap, Ribbons or Padded Envelopes
Glass Styrofoam Plastic Film
Keep your returnable bever-
age bottles out of recycling
Take caps and lids off
No packing
peanuts
No stretch wrap
No Zip-lock bags
Fib
re
Paper & Cardboard that contained liquids when purchased
Port Alice Recycling Depot Guide Please bring to Recycling (Inside) Depot during Open Hours.
Municipal Office News
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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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Community Centre Calendar
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951 Marine Dr. 250-284-3912
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Tots Open Gym Monday 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Parent-supervised. Friday 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Arts & Activities Monday 3:15 - 4:30 pm
School-age children.
Girls Club Tuesday 3:15 - 4:30 pm
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
School-age children.
Ping Pong Tuesday 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Everyone welcome. Thursday 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Yoga Monday 6:45 - 8:00 pm
Stretch and strengthen with Wednesday 6:45 - 8:00 pm
certified instructor Lee-Ann.
All ages and levels.
Adult Open Gym Monday 7:00 - 9:00 pm
All ages. Drop in and play.
Time Out for Parents Wednesday
Looking for a well-deserved few 2:15 - 3:30 pm
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.
* 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 2-3:30 pm Tots
5-7 pm All ages
7-9 pm Adults
Tuesday 5-9 pm All ages
Wednesday 5-9 pm All ages
Thursday 4-9 pm All ages
Friday 2-3:30 pm Tots
5-7 pm All ages
7-9 pm Teens
Saturday 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.
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.
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!
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Community Centre Programs
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Community Messages
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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.
Anyone requiring access to the Mill is to report to the
Administration Building before entering the Mill site.
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
Port Alice Library
951 Marine Drive, Port Alice
(beside the Community Centre)
250-284-3554
Hours at Port Alice Branch
Monday: Closed
Tuesday 2 - 4 pm & 7 - 9 pm
Wednesday 2 - 4 pm & 7 - 9 pm
Thursday 2 - 4 pm & 7 - 9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 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
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 unpre-
dictable 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 re-
searchers 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!
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.
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.
Some members have already stepped forward BUT “Many hands make light work”!
Gardening Committee Chair needed:
Do you have a green thumb with no place to demon-strate your talent? Legion garden beds need tending. And a chairperson to plan and direct the project.
Ways & Means Committee Chair needed:
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!
Legion Events
Ongoing Events Friday night Meat Draw Saturday Afternoon 9 Meat Draws starts at 3 pm
Free Pool Table
Upcoming Events Bocce Ball tournament
More meals from the kitchen NEW family-themed events
May GENERAL MEETING DATE CHANGE:
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.
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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:
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:
Port Alice
Fish & Wildlife
Association
Meeting
Fun Shoot,
and Cookout
at The Range
May
10 11 a.m.
Community Messages
2015 ANNUAL DUES
Adult ............................. $400.00
Student ......................... $200.00
Junior ............................ $110.00
Family ........................... $800.00
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.
Men’s Night - Wednesdays.
Any questions concerning Dues, Green Fees
or Locker Rentals should be directed to:
Tom McCarthy 250-284-3483.
Marine Drive, Port Alice, B.C. 250-284-3213
Men’s & Ladies’ Spring Open
May 9 & 10
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Community Messages
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. Usu-ally 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 get-ting 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.
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 Girl Guides
are looking for more
Volunteers! If you are interested in helping,
please contact Ashley at 250-284-0015
*There is a screening process and a
Criminal Record Check required for Girl Guides of Canada.
You are invited to Attend
The Port Alice Health Forum
Monthly Meeting
Thursday, May 28, 2015
7:00 P.M.
at
The Port Alice Community Centre
Please join us in making a difference!
Cookies still available! Contact Ashley.
May 13 9:30 am Port Alice Health Centre
Let’s take steps together towards good health.
Get moving with BC’s doctors!
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
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!
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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
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.
Single number for health service enquiries
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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
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.
More volunteer drivers needed:
you must be fully insured and submit a
drivers’ abstract (available from any ICBC
outlet).
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).
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Community Services & Businesses
Better at Home
Better at Home helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks, thereby helping seniors maintain their independ-
ence and stay connected with their community.
A range of non-medical home support services 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: 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
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.
If you are interested in joining or would
like some more information please
contact our Membership Chairman
Audie Tamburini @ 284-6663.
NORTH ISLAND
CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES
Fr. Scott Whittemore, Box 1329, Port McNeill, V0N 2R0; 250-956-3909
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
Our Lady of Assumption, Alert Bay
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10 a.m.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays 7:30 pm
Community Centre Room 101 (Please enter at back grassy area)
“One day at a time”
For more info call
Darren at 250-284-0140
NA Welcome!
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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
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
Rumble Beach Falling
For all your tree removal needs, pruning, top-ping, 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
Community Services & Businesses
May 2015 22 Rumble Sheet
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
Community Services & Businesses
Happy
Mother’s
Day!
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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
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
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 Sale or Rent
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: [email protected]
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
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 June is May 21st
May 2015 24 Rumble Sheet
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
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!
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
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
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For Sale or Rent
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 OFFERS!
23 - 1191 Marine - 2 bed/2 bath mobile - $39,900 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.
Trailer for Sale
#66-1191 Marine Drive
$25,000
Addition & Wood Stove
Covered back deck
Large Work/Storage Shed
Covered storage area
Beautiful Ocean View
Call Mike @ 209-0100
May 2015 26 Rumble Sheet
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: Friday, July 31
st between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 1st between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Additional Costs Breakfasts: Lunch Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, 12:00 noon Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. At the Community Centre Monday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. $5.00 per person At the Port Alice Legion Sponsored by the Oceanview & the Ecumenical Church By donation Sponsored by the Oceanview Dinner & the Ecumenical Church Saturday 6:00 to 9 p.m. $15.00/adults and children 13 plus $8.00 children 12 and younger Sponsored by the Port Alice Reunion Association
Invitation to Vendors, Crafters and Artists
The Port Alice 50
th 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 50
th Reunion Celebrations
on Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1
st
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
(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.
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
Port Alice 50th Reunion
HELP US MAKE A COMMUNITY QUILT
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.
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.
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.
Ladies Coffee House meets on Wednesday mornings at the Ocean View Church (across from the Legion) 9:30 – 11:30 am.
Quilt blocks need to be in to Coffee House
no later than May 31st, 2015
The proceeds from this raffle will go towards Christmas Hampers here in Port Alice.
For more info call:
Diane Inglis 2840-3335
Michelle Roberts 284-3473
Corrine Tiberghien 284-3594 or 230-0225
May 2015 28 Rumble Sheet
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: [email protected]
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.
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 Garth Borg Brent Borg Tracey Sutton Gail Lind Dougald MacMillan Maria Farrell Audrey Clark-Surtees
First Prize: $500.00 Second Prize: $250.00 Third Prize: $150.00
Visit our new web site!
www.portalice50yearreunion.com
50th Reunion T-Shirts 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
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Port Alice 50th Reunion
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Port Alice History Notes...
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.
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
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.
Port Alice town site in 1967. The town moved from the mill site to the
“Rumble Beach” location in 1965.
Construction continues in 1967.
Mike Rumble, late 1920s.
Mike Rumble (far right) with coworkers
in the late 1920s.