RUMBLE SHEET. The Village of Port Alice. Vancouver Island North 2018 Resident Survey. Inside.

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1 The Village of Port Alice RUMBLE SHEET Municipal Office Newsletter August 2018 View the Rumble Sheet online: Thank you to the generous volunteers and sponsors of the 2018 Canada Event: Mike Basran and Susan Leonard, Vince Devlin, Sean and Lee-ann Watson, The fire department, The Thrift Shop, Marine Harvest, Oceanview Assembly, Ada and Paul Chan, Jackie and Ian Mackenzie, Ashley Boese, Courtney Friggstad, Deb Lynn, All the Market Vendors, Public Works, Council, Dave and Natalie Stewart, Lucille Dawson, Audi e & Sandy Tamburini, The Lions Club and The Legion.. And to those who just pitch in to help clean up and do what needs to get done. Vancouver Island North 2018 Resident Survey Vancouver Island North Tourism is conducting a resident survey to learn how locals feel about the tourism industry on the North Island. The results of this survey will help local tourism organizations plan their future activities. It is anticipated that this survey will take just 3 minutes to complete and in exchange for your participation, you are eligible to enter for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. Complete the survey at: Inside. Village Municipal Office News 2-3 Community Centre News Community Messages Community Services & Business For Sale or Rent Check out on Page 4. A FEW THINGS TO DO AROUND PORT ALICE THIS SUMMER... you can still have fun on a budget in the beautiful Village of Port Alice. Recycling Depot Hours Wednesdays 12:00-6:00pm Saturdays 10:00-4:00pm Transfer Station hours will remain the same View the Rumble Sheet online: or have it ed directly to you by contacting rumblesheet@portalice.ca

2 Municipal Office News Village Council Meetings General Local Elections are coming up on October 20, 2018 If you think you may be interested in running for Mayor or Council please read the brochure on our website at portalice.ca Stage 1 Watering Restrictions are in effect June 1, 2018 You may water lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens using a hose connected or an automatic in-ground sprinklers as follows: ODD # houses can water on ODD # days (July 1,3,5, etc) EVEN # houses on EVEN # days (July 2,4,6, etc) Council Meetings are held the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month in the Village Council Chambers at 7:00 pm. 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. Village Council Mayor: Jan Allen Councilors: Marnie Chase Bruce Lloyd Dave Stewart Doug Worthington Municipal Office 1061 Marine Drive PO Box 130, Port Alice, BC V0N 2N After hours emergency contact: Local Phone Numbers ANY EMERGENCY RCMP Non-emergency Health Centre School Municipal Office Community Centre Arena Public Works BC Road Conditions : Wildlife Rumble Sheet 2 August 2018

3 Municipal Office News TRANSFER STATION NOTICE The Village Of Port Alice Transfer Station at the Public Works Yard is for residential use only. Contractors must dispose of waste at the 7 Mile Landfill. Home demo/reno waste is accepted but limited to one truckload per week. Wood waste must be clean. The Transfer Station does not accept drywall or asphalt roofing tiles. 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 WEDNESDAYS) Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recycling Inside Depot (Packaging and printed material) Please drop off your recycling at the inside depot during operating hours. Saturday Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Rumble Sheet 3 August 2018

4 Municipal Office News A Few Things to do in and around Port Alice This Summer!! - Try the Port Alice Loop. - Go to the library rent a movie or take out a book. - Enjoy a meal at the Legion. - Take a walk and check out the finds at the local thrift shop. - Enjoy a game of golf at the Golf Course. - Grab a lunch from the grocery store and have a picnic at the beautiful Lions park. - Head out to the Summer Port Alice Market and support the vendors. - Have a hot dog roast out at stunning Link River. - Head out to Link River campsite for a day or two and have a swim. - The Community Centre is open from 10-6, with open gym and the computer lab. - Grab a scoop of ice cream at the store and head down to the park to beach comb. - Fishing at the Marina. - Go to the school park and fly a kite in the field. - Grab a pizza from the pizza shop and have a home movie night. - Head back to the Community Center and play tennis, or the wii, or play hockey, basketball or badminton. - Sidebay and Gooding Cove are fantastic ways to spend the day grab a map before you head out on the logging roads! Things To Do and See Around Port Alice Z C T Y T O X B V C W R X I H G A O X C O A T K E P G X P J L U G U S R N C E K I H S A E Y Y Y D G R M A M K J X V R C V V O M H A A V X B R K O K K V W I T W S R E T T O A E S O Y F X O W X I S B T J Z M K J E Z P G N B N F A F F Z S G D U F H Q T C A M P C H I S L N S S D U J O I F E D R P E U D N M Q U I W D H X Z J D D I Q V U O R V S E T V F J H C T Y Q I Q S Z L L G R U G K U V G Q W N Q F W M Z W N D F M U F R J Q I R M B B X Z I B P D P BEARS CAMP CAVES COUGARS FISH HIKE MARINA MARKET PARKS PIZZA SEAOTTERS Village of Port Alice 1061 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0 Vancouver Island, Canada Rumble Sheet 4 August 2018

5 Welcome to Summer Camp 2018! We ask that children come dressed appropriately, in play clothes with good walking shoes and a hat. Please provide bug spray and sunscreen if required. BRING A BAGGED LUNCH!! SNACKS INCLUDED Community Centre Calendar July 23 rd -27 th and/or Aug 13 th -17 th 9:30am-3:30pm Registration now open We are seeking out blow up camping mats for the Tour de Rock long weekend in September. If you can call Thank you to Leanne for her commitment to do yoga at the community center for our Village all year long. FALL PROGRAM LINE UP... YOGA will be taking the month of August off the center at and let us know if you have any to lend us, to help support the cops for cancer cause!! THANK YOU!!!!! Library Hours Tues 10am-12pm & 1pm 5PM Thurs 1pm4pm & 5pm-8pm Fri 1pm-5pm Sat 10am-2pm Check out all of the fantastic books, movies, music, activities, technology available through our local library! Rumble Sheet 5 August 2018

6 Community Messages Cops for Cancer Port Alice is preparing for our Annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Event! This is Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 21 st Year Celebration! We are still discussing our menu plans for this year s dinner, however; there will still be the Raffle/Auction Table, and Head Shaving Event! The Tour de Rock raises money for Camp Goodtime and for Cancer Research. The RCMP riders start their journey in Port Alice and finish in Victoria. It is a fun way to raise money for a great cause. We are excited this year to once again be the starting point of the Tour de Rock. It is an honour to send off the RCMP riders and crew that are raising money for such an important cause. We are asking for your help in this event, Approximately 120 people enjoy this dinner every year. We are in need of contributions or donations of any kind to help toward the Dinner and Raffle/Auction table. The event will take place on: Saturday, September 22 nd, Cops for Cancer is a favourite event and fundraiser for the entire community of Port Alice, and we appreciate your support. I would like to give a big thank you to everyone that helped us out last year. If you wish donate you can mail/drop-off your donation to my address below, please respond before August 1 st or if you are able to volunteer at the event please contact me. Ashley at or pacfctourderock@outlook.com PO Box Rupert Ave, Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0 Next Organization Meeting will be Wednesday August 6 pm at the SeaVac Centre in the Home-Ec. Room Community Centre will be looking for Air Mattresses for the riders, closer to the event please drop your Air Mattresses off at the Community Centre with you name & number on it. The contact for the Community Centre is Candace Shirts $20 each Hats $15 each Both $30 Contact Ashley You can help send off this years riders!!! Following the pancake breakfast on Sunday at 7.30 a.m. bring your bike with you to ride through town with this years team!!!! Rumble Sheet 6 August 2018

7 Watch for information on Brooks Bay Community information page.. Community Messages NEW Hours: 11:00-2:00 p.m. August dates: Sunday August 12 Sunday August 26th In the Larry Pepper Room at the Port Alice Community Center. We welcome new Vendors. For information call: Rose Or Polly Find us on Port Alice Community Market. Watch for information Rumble Sheet 7 August 2018

8 Community Messages ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BRANCH 180 Watch the Community Channel and bulletin boards for more exciting events CALM WATERS CAFE at the Legion! Come to the Calm Waters Café at the Legion for the best homemade breakfast this side of the Island! Open Wednesday to Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Open to the public and families are welcome. Come out and try our new Mexican Omelet. DEW GROUP DIET, EXERCISE AND WELLNESS Thursday mornings at 10:00. Join the group to talk about issues around health and wellness. Guest speakers and doctors are often here to talk about herbal supplements, healthy food choices, or anything you would like to discuss. LEGION BAR Bar hours are 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Off Sales are available during business hours. Come out and play pool, throw some darts and socialize. MEMBERSHIP is open to anyone 19 years and older. Annual Fee is only $ MEAT DRAWS Every Friday evening we have a Meat Draw. Variety of fresh meats from FP Foods. Tickets are $1.00 each. Each week we have a variety of fresh meats for the draw. SUMMER TIME means warm weather and long lazy evenings. Come out and get together for a cool beer or a cooler and visit with tourists and other community members. SPECIAL PERFORMANCE A special evening featuring Courtney Friggstad and Friends will be announced soon. Information will be announced soon so check the boards, Facebook and the Village boards. Rumble Sheet 8 August 2018

9 Community Messages Join the Port Alice Volunteer Fire Department Tuesday night practice at 7 pm FREE Training Marine Drive, Port Alice, B.C FREE Weight Room membership If you are interested in joining the Fire Department please fill out the Firefighter Application Form available at the Village Office or on employment-volunteering (see link on right side of page) and drop it off at the Village Office ANNUAL DUES Adult... $ Student... $ Family... $ ANNUAL GREEN FEES 9 Holes... $ All Day... $ ANNUAL LOCKER RENTAL Member... $ Non-Member... $ FREE Junior Golf Mondays at 6 pm Including use of junior clubs Any questions concerning Dues, Green Fees or Locker Rentals should be directed to: Tom McCarthy or portalicegolf@gmail.com 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 at the Community Centre. Please your information to: rumblesheet@portalice.ca or contact the Community Centre to place and pay for ads: 951 Marine Drive or call Deadline for September Rumble Sheet is Aug 24 Rumble Sheet 9 August 2018

10 Port Alice Health Centre 1090 Marine Drive Open 7 days/week 8:30-4:30 A nurse is on duty during these times. Call 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 ext 3 for appointment. Please bring your care card. Community Messages NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES Fr. Scott Whittemore, Box 1329, Port McNeill, V0N 2R0; nicatholic@gmail.com REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE St. Theresa s, Port Alice Saturday, 5 p.m. Mental Health Clinic Held bi-weekly at the Port Alice Health Centre by doctor or self-referral. Contact for an appointment Infant Development Program When your baby needs extra help Phone (Ask for IDP) reception@nicccs.org North Island Counselling Services Employee & Family Assistance Professional Assessment & Resource Service If you need us, do not hesitate to call Mental Health & Alcohol/Drug mentalh@island.net NI Assessment & Referral hopeful@island.net NI Community Services nicsbc@telus.net 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 Natalie Vancouver Island Crisis Line Volunteers Needed! Rumble Sheet 10 August 2018

11 Community Messages Let s DEW this! Diet. Exercise. Wellness. Group support every Thursday from 10-11AM Meetings held at the Legion and facilitated by the Port Alice Health Centre Contact Silja RN for more info ext 4 14 & 15yr olds are permitted to use the Weight Room with a adult 19+ and a valid Weight Room pass! Weight Room pass agreements for 14 & 15 yr olds can be obtained at the Village Office and must be signed by a parent or guardian before using the facility. Student memberships are $ gst. Fishing for Faith? Gila kasla! Get Hooked on St. John s Anglican- United Church! This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118: 24 Come cast your nets into our waters and you will pull up a catch of fellowship and praise. Whether you are new to Port Alice, visiting for a while or wanting to explore worship, you are welcome. We encourage one another, and uplift our hearts and spirits in song and prayer in a safe, inclusive place. Our Church is a community called to love, honour, worship, and serve God. We invite you to share our Christian journey as we grow in faith and engage in ministry. YOU are always welcome! If there is any way we can help you or if you need a ride, please let us know. Reverend Alastair Hunting ministers to us; cell phone number: Rumble Sheet 11 August 2018

12 Port Alice Petroleum Products For all your fuel and fishing tackle needs. Community Services & Businesses We deliver marine fuel by appointment. Please call :30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. Saturday (Closed Sundays & holidays.) Gas Diesel Marked Mid-grade Propane Fishing Tackle & Bait Confectionary Local Artisans The Port Alice Wood Stove Exchange Program is designed to encourage residents to exchange their old, inefficient, non-epa certified wood burning appliances for new EPA-certified wood burning stoves and inserts, and other qualifying appliances including gas, pellet and electric. (Some exceptions apply). Port Alice residents who exchange their old wood-burning appliance for one qualified under the Program, are eligible to receive a $250 rebate, providing that the old stove will be decommissioned and recycled. Ask for details at the Village Office or look online at Are you planning to replace a Wood or Pellet Stove? There s a $250 rebate that can help reduce your costs! 5 x 10 x 10 Cubicle $50/month Port Alice Dog & Suds 96 McKay Cresent Joanne Fontaine or J_fontaine00@hotmail.com Joanne provides grooming services to help maintain your pets health and happiness. 10 x 10 x 10 Cubicle $75/month (Self-contained, locked storage) Boat/Trailer Covered Stalls $75/month Rumble Sheet 12 August 2018

13 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: or Fax: HOURS: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm claire.trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca P.A.M. B&B Now open! 1080 Marine Drive or Florence@brooksbaycable.com John s Condo Rentals P.O Box 81, Port Alice 2 or 3 bedroom furnished suites with ocean view Daily, monthly, weekly & rentals PHONE: John kerrysdolls@cablerocket.com Rumble Sheet 13 August 2018

14 For Sale or Rent For Sale by Owner 25 Dogwood Lane in Beautiful Port Alice! 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath Sq ft Townhouse Very well maintained & completely upgraded. Good Oceanview and includes all furniture! Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer\dryer Living room and bedroom furniture Fenced yard & garden with a covered balcony UNITS FOR RENT OR SALE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! 2 bedroom units Long term rentals starting at $650/mth Also for SALE Starting at $64,900 For more information or to view call: House Sitter for Hire Over 30 years experience with home maintenance, renovation and construction. Responsible and reliable References available Call debralynn@brooksbaycable.com Rumble Sheet 14 August 2018

15 For Sale or Rent 960 Marine - 5 bed, 3 bath - $420, Clark - 3 bed, 2 bath - $69, McKay - 3 bed, 2 bath - $69, McKay - 3 bed, 2 bath - $80, Haida Ave - 3 bed, 2 Bath - $149,900 - SOLD 1203 Maquinna-4 bed, 2 bath house - $160, Marine - 3 bed, 1 bath - $46, Maquinna - 2 bed, 1 bath - $39, A Nigei - Studio Suite - $64, Marine Dr.-waterfront lot - $99, Maquinna-0.16 acre lot - $36, Haida- 4 bed, 3 bath - $148, Maquinna-5 bed, 3 bath - $205,000 Royal LePage Advance Realty Karin Moeller - Royal LePage Advance Realty Ltd. - Sandra Masales karin8@telus.net sandramasales69@gmail.com Strata for Sale - #40 Clark Drive 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathrooms, new floor, appliances and much more $98,000 Call for more info Want to live in paradise? FOR SALE Strata #63 Clark Drive 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms Double covered carport Large deck Asking $50,000 Contact Rosie or Tom Behan Rumble Sheet 15 August 2018

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