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Visitors walk through the towering trees at Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park in central Vancouver Island. Outdoor columnist Sandy McRuer discovered a few different ways to find trails in the Alberni Valley and elsewhere on the Island.

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“I’m new to town and I love to get out hiking. I’m told there are hundreds of trails but I don’t know where they are.”

I have heard this kind of comment so many times over the years. I’ve heard so many people complain that there are no maps or signs. And it has been a source of frustration for many, many people. I’m not about to get started about how things should change. But I am about to give you some suggestions that might help.

There are three kinds of sources for information; paper-based, Internet-based, and GPS-based.

There are two hiking books that cover the Alberni Valley area. One is called Hiking Trails 2: South-Central

Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, 9th edition. This publication has been around a long time.

There is a website where you can order the book, or check to see if there are updates to any of the trails. Or you can stop in at the Visitor Information Centre and pick one up.

The other book is exclusively for trails in the Alberni area and is called the Alberni Valley Trail Guide. It has not been revised since 2006. So there are parts of it that are out of date. They are also available at the Visitor Information Centre.

There are a couple of places where you can find maps and descriptions of trails in the valley on the internet.

The Alberni Clayoquot Regional District has a list of eight trails on its website: www.acrd.bc.ca/trail-maps. Some of these are the

same as in the Alberni Valley Trail Guide. The visitors’ centre also has a tear-away map with some of these trails listed as well as directions.

If you like strenuous hikes in the mountains, Quagger has a large variety of choices for you on his website, including many around the Alberni Valley. See http://islandhikes.com/.

The PA Cyclers have a series of maps of trail rides around on their website: www.pacyclers.com/Resources.

There is also a quirky little document about “bouldering” at Sutton Creek: http://members.shaw.ca/suttonboulders/Suttonboulders.pdf.

There is also the local hiking club’s modest little website here: albernivalley

outdoorclub.wordpress.com/.

But the best choice of places to hike is found in websites and smart phone apps devoted to GPS technology. The big advantage of this is that by using a GPS you have a huge level of certainty about where you are in unfamiliar terrain. Given that the signage for many trails is poor and changes have been made, having a GPS and knowing how to use it is very helpful.

And there are a bunch of sites offering GPS. Below is a small sample of what is out there.

I discovered Trailpeak a few years ago. It is focused mostly on Canada. If offers an ability to download GPS tracks to your device.

You can either pay $25 for 10 credits and use them to download 10 tracks, or upload your own track to earn three credits for downloading.

All the trails are uploaded by users so Trailpeak takes no responsibility for them. That being said, I’ve has no difficulties with them around here. There are around

30 trails available including three or four duplicates. I have uploaded a bunch myself.

EveryTrail is most popular in the United States but is worldwide in scope. There are about 24 or so trail uploads. Some are of dubious quality. But there’s a very nice guide to Della Falls and Fossli Provincial Park. Downloading is free. And best of all, it can be used in a smart phone.

A caution: smartphone batteries don’t last nearly as long as regular GPS devices. After two or three hours they will fail unless you have a portable iPhone charger. They are available now.

Finally Wikiloc is much like Everytrail. You need to register, but it’s free and then the downloads are free. You can download the files to be compatible with smartphones, Garmin or Google Earth.

You will be asked for a donation after you receive your file. At the moment there are about seven trails that people have uploaded.

So that’s a basic primer for what’s on line for trails in the Alberni Valley. I urge you to get out and find your own trails, bring your iPhone and contribute to these apps.

The word is out. People know there are trails. Do your part to help them find all the wonderful spots we know there are here.

Next month I’ll give you some other ways to find trails.

SANDY MCRUER/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Hikers pause to capture the beauty of Weiner Falls, located in the Alberni Valley Community Forest, south of the city and across from Sproat Lake Landing on the Pacific Rim Highway.

SANDY MCRUER

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‘There are three kinds of sources for information: paper-based,

Internet-based and GPS-based.’

Green Party’s Elizabeth May to visitElizabeth May,

leader of the Green Party of Canada, will visit the Alberni Valley on Saturday, April 11 to support Courtenay-Alberni Green Party candidate Glenn Sollitt.

May and Sollitt will be at the Starboard Grill at 8 a.m. and the train station at 9:10 a.m.

Sollitt is a mechanical engineer from the Qualicum Beach.

The son of a commercial fisher, Sollitt has spent time himself commercial fishing off the west coast. He owns Glacier View Seafoods Ltd.

Sollitt is one of four candidates

running in the new riding of Courtenay-Alberni. Gord Johns is running for the NDP, John Duncan for the Conservatives and Carrie Powell-Davidson for the Liberals.

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Good nutrition is a pillar to seniors’ health, quality of life

As people grow older, good nutrition is

critical for quality of life and prevention of the downward spiral of decline in health.

In Canada, it is estimated that more than half of people hospitalized who are over the age of 65 are considered clinically malnourished.

Chronic disease, taking multiple medications, having dental or mouth problems, eating alone, lacking resources for access to healthy foods, and having dietary restrictions can all contribute to a person’s nutritional status that is lacking for optimum health and well being.

A weakened immune system, which leads to increased risk of infections, poor wound healing and muscle weakness that results in falls and fractures can be some results of poor nutrition.

In addition, poor eating habits can lead to further disinterest in meals and lack of appetite. This lack of interest only makes the problem worse.

What is malnutrition?

It may seem straightforward, but there’s more to malnutrition than

simply not having access to food and a diet lacking in nutrients. In reality, it is more complicated than that. It can have complex causes as a result of a combination of physical, social and psychological issues.

Here are 10 key questions about food and nutrition to consider asking yourself if you are over 65 years old, or if you have a friend/family member who is elderly. Answering yes to any one of these critical questions indicates an increased risk of poor nutrition.

I have: 1) An illness that

affects what I can eat.2) Fewer than two

meals a day.3) Few fruits,

vegetables or milk products.

4) Three or more

drinks of wine, beer, or liquor daily.

5) Tooth or mouth problems.

6) Not enough money to buy the food I need.

7) Eaten alone most of the time.

8) Three or more different over-the-counter medications daily.

9) Lost or gained 10 pounds in last six months without wanting to.

10) Difficulties in shopping, cooking and/or feeding myself.

This nutritional health checklist is a screening tool for the elderly and offers important information that affects general

health and well being. How can a loved

one assist an elderly person whose health is declining? Ideas such as visiting at mealtimes—not just special occasions, but regular mealtimes— at different times of day can help identify potential eating issues. Are clothes fitting differently and/or has weight changed unintentionally recently?

Does the medicine cabinet look crowded and have many over-the-counter, plus prescription medications that may be affecting health (and nutrient absorption) in a

negative way?Are there problems

with cuts or wounds that don’t heal, or bruising too easily?

What about dentition and ability to chew and swallow foods adequately for good digestion and absorption? Bowel regularity affects overall nutritional status too. Is chronic constipation or diarrhea something that is a daily problem? Any of the above concerns may be a reason to seek more assistance through local physicians and/or health services.

There are many community resources

available in Port Alberni that can be tapped into for help in guiding a strategy to improve an elderly person’s quality of life.

With the aging population and growing problems of complex health issues,identifying seniors at risk is important to provide the care and service they require for better health.

Next month: more information and practical tips for seniors looking to better their health.

Sandra Gentleman, RD, is a local Registered Dietitian and steward of Canal Beach.

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Easter at the farmRainy weather in the morning didn’t deter families from flocking to Arrowvale Farm and Campground for the annual Easter Egg hunt, which included appearances by Little Bo Peep (below) and the Giant Easter Bunny.

Community EventsSAT. APR. 11

◆ FASHION FABULOUS, A CENTENNIAL BELLES FASHION SHOW at Echo Centre. Two shows: 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All new costumes/ gowns spanning a century from the Romantic Era to the Roaring 20s. Tix in advance: $20 at Capelli Hair Design, Rollin Art Centre, Boutique Belles Amies. Banquet seating. Refreshments included. FMI: centennialbelles.ca.

◆ JUMP INTO SPRING BUSINESS FAIR will see 27 vendors at Cherry Creek Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUN. APR. 12◆ YURI’S NIGHT:

WORLD SPACE PARTY by Alberni Deep Space Port Starfleet chapter takes place at Char’s Landing from 7–9 p.m. Help Char celebrate her birthday with cake at 8 p.m. and raise a few funds for the SPCA at the

same time. Space-themed beverages and snacks, alien photo ops. 19 and over. Admission by donation of pet food, pet toys, towels, blankets, cash or Canadian Tire money.

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at Echo Centre, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and learn something knew in 45 minutes. Sessions all begin on the hour and run for 45 minutes or less. No sign-up necessary. All ages welcome, and admission is free.

◆ COUNTRY NIGHT WITH BACKSTAGE WHISKEY at Cherry Creek Hall. A fundraiser for FAVAS (Funding Alberni Valley Arts Society). Pre-sale tix only, $20 each from Elite Dance Academy, Re/Max Mid-Island Realty and Port Alberni Pawnbrokers. Doors open 7:30 p.m.

SAT. MAY 2◆ LUNCHEON AND

BAZAAR by the Order of the Eastern Star

takes place at the Alberni Valley United Church from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Admission is $8. FMI contact Deb at 250-723-7577.

SUN. MAY 3◆ YOUNG

PROFESSIONALS OF THE ALBERNI VALLEY (YPAV) hold a grand opening of the Dry Creek Community Garden, Fourth Avenue and Napier Street, 12–2 p.m. Barbecue, garden tours, info on how to get involved. Everyone welcome. FMI: youngprofessionalsav @gmail.com; phone 250-720-7240; facebook.com/drycreekcommunity garden.

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PURINA WALK FOR DOG GUIDES at Blair Park / Kitsuksis Dike. Registration at 12:15 p.m. (Blair Park), event starts at 1 p.m.

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DOWNWIND CHALLENGE, Stand-up paddling (SUP) event, 1–5 p.m. at Canal Beach.

SAT. OCT. 10◆ PORT ALBERNI

EUROFEST 2015 is three festivals in one: Schutzenfest at the Black Powder Shooting Range, 10 a.m. to 1

p.m. (free to watch, shooting events are $10); KinderFest at Glenwood Centre, 2–4 p.m., $10 per child. Hotdogs and hot chocolate, games and entertainment; OktoberFest at Glenwood Centre, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost $25 per person. Partial proceeds will go towards the formation of a Port Alberni Festival Marching Band. More info TBA.

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CHOIR has started its 15th season and welcomes new members of all ages. Rehearsals are Wednesdays fom 6:45-9 p.m. at the Alberni Valley United Church. For more info call 250-723-7185.

◆ COMMUNITY ARCHIVES at the Alberni Valley Museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers available to answer questions on local history, help with family records and other research. Phone 250-723-2181, local 267.

◆ FOLK SONG CIRCLE at Fir Park Village every Tuesdsay from 7-9 p.m For more info call Diane at 250-723-7945.

◆ ALBERNI VALLEY STARFLEET CHAPTER meets the second Thursday of every

month. At Echo Centre, 6 p.m. For info. call 250-724-7293.

◆ FREE DROP-IN at Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St. On Mondays from 10-11 a.m. For parents of children up to age five. Call 250-735-3022.

◆ FUN NIGHT on Friday nights at Legion Branch No. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 5 p.m. Food available. Nominal admission fee.

◆ ALBERNI VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND meets Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the E. J. Dunn band room. Flutes, saxophones, and brasses are needed but all instruments are welcome. For info: Cory @ 250-723-1285 or Manfred @ 250-724-6780.

◆ CANCER TRANSPORT: Free travel to cancer related appointments from Port Alberni, to as far away as Victoria, are available through the Canadian Cancer Society and the Freemasons. For info call 250-723-0608 or the CCS at 250-724-2419.

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Lost dog means broken hearts at homeFive and a half years

ago my family and I fell in love with a pair of brother and sister Cockapoo puppies that we excitedly brought home. The male was blonde, like our son, and the female was honey, like our daughter. The kids named them Charlie and Lola, the names the children almost got instead of Sam and Daisy.

On Monday, March 23 I lost sight of our beloved pets down by Powers Creek in Glenrosa, West Kelowna.

I’d been hiking with them in the woods behind Last Mountain Park like I’ve done hundreds of times when the energetic pair heard a bird or something and whipped up the hill. My friend and I whistled and called their names, expecting them to circle back like they typically

do, but they kept on racing. We followed the trail up and around, anticipating they’d reappear, but they didn’t.

Sticking to the route, we finished the hike and headed the two blocks to my house imagining they must have found their way home as they’ve done in the past. Lola was waiting there, but

Charlie was not.“Don’t worry,” Karen

said. “He knows his way. Remember that time this happened before and he got himself home?”

After letting my kids know that Charlie was missing and to listen for him, I ventured back into the woods with no success. My husband left work early and along

with Sam and Daisy and my best friend, Kari, we took turns continuing the search, discovering nothing.

I called the SPCA, Dog Control, all the veterinary clinics and put ads on local media sites as well as Facebook. Hundreds of kind people shared the post to spread the word and as the hours ticked by we started

to panic.What if he’d gone

the wrong way and was hopelessly lost in the forest? What if a wild animal had attacked him?

We cried ourselves to sleep that rainy night, worried sick over our sweet furry boy. As soon as it was light enough in the morning we took Lola and continued our search, laying out worn pieces of clothing and blankets that carried our scent along with bowls of water in the trails where I lost him.

Over the next several days we put up hundreds of flyers and shed countless tears as we searched for Charlie who is tagged, tattooed and neutered. And then a young lady said she saw him four blocks from our house on McIver and McRae Road Wednesday afternoon. She hadn’t realized he was lost so she didn’t try to coax him over. “Wish I’d seen this post then,” she wrote on

Facebook Thursday night.

A little boy also said he saw a small white dog that looked like Charlie running down McIver. When I asked him when that was he said “tomorrow.”

We continued to search in the woods and on the streets, as did so many of the incredibly helpful people in our neighbourhood and beyond. But now, a whole week later, we still haven’t a clue as to what happened to our precious pup, and the hollow feeling of distress is all consuming. As each day passes our feelings of hopefulness are replaced with helplessness.

We did everything that was recommended and more. I even looked into hiring a pet detective with a Bloodhound, but because Charlie didn’t use anything that would specifically have only his scent attached, that option wasn’t available to us.

All we can do now is continue to look a few times a day, keep the word out and hope he’s alive, trying to make his way home, or being taken care of by someone who hasn’t reported him yet.

Our family has been struggling emotionally, but my extreme feelings of guilt have been overwhelming. Why did I let our dogs off leash? Why didn’t I have a pet tracker device on them?

The answer to the first question is that unless a dog needs to be contained, most people let their pets run gleefully free in the woods while walking behind.

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LORI WELBOURNE

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From / A14Charlie and Lola were at

their happiest doing just that. The answer to the second is that I’d never heard of such a thing until recently. I’ll certainly be ordering a pet tracker device now.

Sam and Daisy are only 14 and 11 years old, far younger than I was when I first experienced significant loss. I suppose they’re learning what we all experience in life— that grief won’t kill us and it is safe to feel sad.

If we never see Charlie again, our sorrow and heartache will eventually transition to all the amazing and loving memories we have of him. But if we’re lucky enough to find our glorious guy alive and well, his four people and one sister will be elated and grateful beyond words.

Come home, Charlie. Please come home.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com.

Lost dog Regatta supports lake’s marine patrolSUSAN QUINN

ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The Sproat Lake Regatta has donated $1,000 toward keeping the Sproat Lake Marine Patrol operating.

The Sproat Lake Marine Patrol has been operating for about 13 years, offering assistance to Alberni Valley and tourist boaters at the boat ramp. The patrol, made up of students, visits schools to promote the “Kids Don’t Float” boat safety program, talk about personal flotation devices (PFDs) and with older grades as well as boaters on the lake, the hazards of drinking and boating.

In a November 2014 referendum, people in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District voted to keep the marine patrol and create a service area to fund it, switching from a grant-based system.

This will ensure the ACRD can tax the service area for up to $30,000 to keep the marine patrol in operation.

“But we’ve received

grants for up to four years already,” regional board director for Sproat Lake Penny Cote said. Transport Canada supported a three-year annual grant of $24,000 for the patrol, and there are

two years left, she said.“(Transport Canada)

identified this program as such a good program that they’re supporting it.”

The regatta committee decided to support the marine patrol to keep

the amount of taxation down, spokesperson Joe van Bergen said. The committee hopes to be able to make another donation following the 2015 regatta, which is planned for July 17–19 at

the Sproat Lake Provincial Park boat launch.

The patrol will run as it has in the past, from June to August with up to four summer students.

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Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District director Penny Cote, second from right, accepts a cheque for $1,000 from the Sproat Lake Regatta Association’s Joe Van Bergen, left, Greg Steel and Pat Nass for the Sproat Lake Marine Patrol.

Alberni Valley News, April 07, 2015

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