Born and raised in Port Alberni. Larry Graduated from ADSS in 1974. Apart from travelling throughout Europe in 1976 Larry has spent most of his adult life in Port Alberni.First elected to the School Board in a by-election in 1997, Larry is currently in his third full term as a trustee with SD#70 and is currently Board Chair.Larry is a strong proponent of encouraging affordable student opportunities for extracurricular activities including music, drama, sports and outdoor recreation.As a co-founder and past president of the Alberni Valley Minor Lacrosse Association Larry believes that the physical activity of children through sport is a valuable component of their development.Larry is particularly supportive of the board goal of improving the district graduation rate. He believes that students will be encouraged to stay in school by developing programs that recognize their different learning styles and by creating an environment for students to successfully complete their secondary education.Larry is also personally interested in maintaining educational courses and programs related to career development that prepares students for the “working world” with special emphasis on trades and technical training.

Originally from Chemainus, John Bennie has been a resident of Port Alberni since 1986.  A lawyer since 1983, John and his wife Karen have four children between the two of them and have been foster parents since 2003.  First elected in November 2002, John is in his third term as Trustee, and finds the work enjoyable and challenging, but ultimately very rewarding.

Born and raised in Vancouver, moved to Port Alberni in 1950, attended ADHS 1950 and graduated in 1952.  Married to Walter Dahlquist, have 4 grown children and 4 grown grandchildren.  Worked for SD 70 for 30 years, first as a Teacher Aid and later as a Secretary at the Board Office, retired in 1999.  Was elected School Trustee in 1999, re-elected in 2002 and 2005, served as chair for the past 3 years.  I enjoy the challenge of being a School Trustee and to work for the betterment of the students of School District 70.