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Jamie Turko is warning recreational river users about a log hazard that virtually spans the width of the Campbell River. “We have an old growth hemlock that’s been here for a couple of hundred years that fell
into the Campbell River March reational users. 12 during the giant windstorm “My main concern is anyone that we had,” said Turko, owner that’s out on the river for them of Destiny River to be aware and Adventures, a long to make sure that time river guide and they’re safe and can search and rescue get around this.” volunteer. “Now The log is hard it’s creating a river- campbellrivermirror.com to avoid because it wide hazard to recreaches almost from
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It’s going to be a while before anyone can move the log, if it, in fact, can be moved, Turko said. The tree is anchored to shallow water on the north side of the river and in the middle and south side. There are branches that point downstream that have wedged into the river bottom and are holding the tree fast. Removing the tree will take a tremendous effort that is not without some danger. The best plan would be to swing the front of the tree back towards the north shore to align it with the bank and thus create some
fish habitat. But to swing it would require somebody on the trunk cutting the branches away. Once the branches are almost cleared, the tree would likely start to move with the force of the river current putting anybody on it in danger. Plus, the tree needs to be anchored to a large enough tree on the shore in order to stop it from shifting during a removal operation but there are few trees larger than the one in the river. A helicopter could be brought in to do that but that is an expensive proposition and something that some official agency would have to take on. Turko has con-
tacted BC Hydro and BC Parks but has not had a response as to whose responsibility it would be to remove it, if anyone’s. The fact is that trees falling into the river is a natural process. It happens all the time. This one happens to be particularly large and inconveniently located on a popular recreational body of water. A similar situation on a side channel of the Campbell River just missed being a tragedy last summer when some youths riding inner tubes were swept into a fallen tree just days after Turko
had issued a similar warning. Once word of the near miss got out, swift action was taken by the community and the youths to move it. The tree on the main channel of the Campbell now, however, is a different proposition. It is significantly bigger. Turko said as a river guide, he will be able to avoid the tree as will accomplished kayakers but he’s concerned about kids and the public going for a float down the river unaware of the potential hazard and the skill needed to negotiate the obstacle.
took place other than officers executed search warrants at several residences in the Campbell River area. As of Wednesday, charges have not been laid and no names have been released. In addition to the drugs and the money, three vehicles were also seized.
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Council: Planned protest march didn’t happen budget. “I’m worried about all of you, what you’re getting in to,” Murphy said. “Mayor Jakeway, I voted for you because of your tax platform (zero increase). If you have to do a tax increase, don’t make it 13.6, that’s ridiculous. Just work with us.” Norm Nalleweg said council should honour the mayor’s mandate. “I strongly believe in a municipal election we vote for the mayor’s platform and his platform was to keep the taxes in line,” said Nalleweg, who moved to Campbell River just four months ago. “Had I known (about the tax increase) I might not have moved into the city limits.” But not everyone was on the same page.
Carol Dwyer was the lone Campbell Riverite to speak in favour of the tax increase. “I’m a pensioner on a fixed income, I cannot see Campbell River not having snow plows,” she said. “I think we need to keep the services we have and I applaud those who support the tax increase.” Dwyer returned to her seat to a round of boos, which prompted Coun. Claire Moglove to ask the mayor to remind people to be respectful. Jakeway also asked the gallery to refrain from applause, which seemed to fall on deaf ears as every other speaker was treated to cheering and clapping from the spectators. Some who spoke against the tax
increase, also called for council to work together. Councillors are split on the tax increase, which passed by a 4-3 vote at a finance committee meeting March 27. The increase still has to go through a council meeting. “Please no more fouron-three’s,” Sullivan said. “Get together, work together.” Perhaps the most impassioned plea came from Manfred Kling. “To best serve our city at this point in time, you must unite. You must let go of your individual positions no matter how much you believe you are right,” Kling said. “Neither
the group of four or the group of three can afford to win this debate by a one vote margin. “Such a win will not address the fiscal reality but will sow the seed of discontent. I therefore ask you to put your differences aside, rise above the melee and provide the leadership that only a unified council can provide.” Kling acknowledged council is at a critical juncture that will set the tone for the city. “I think it is with this issue, at this point in time, that this council will either rise to the challenge – and maybe even become a great
council – or when you will collectively fail us,” Kling said. “It’s been my experience when people work with each other, their best is much, much better than when they work against each other.” Jakeway, who put out the call three weeks ago for taxpayers to rise up and revolt against the tax increase, said he was pleased to see so many Campbell Riverites in attendance and welcomed all the input. The budget will be up for discussion and first three readings by council next Tuesday and if all three readings pass, it could be adopted as soon as May 1.
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split in half. The solution was to change his lifestyle “The sooner we adapt to living within our means, the better,” Raftery said. “We have the potential to become a great retirement community but we won’t attract residents if our taxes are too high for pensioners.” Mary Raftery explained how a tax increase impacts her. “To cover a tax increase in my household means a lot,” she said. “It’s a prescription not being filled, a tank of gas, or a pair of runners for my daughter at school.” Don McDermid began his presentation to council with a bang. “I’m going to pull a Judge Judy. Have you got your listening ears on?” he asked council. “I see a bunch of followers here on council and one or two leaders.” McDermid claims he pays 30 per cent more in property taxes than when he lived in North Vancouver, where services such as garbage and recycling pick-up were more frequent. He also questioned city spending. “On Highway 19A we’ve had two crews replacing gravel. It might be a project worth doing if we were flush with money, but we’re not,” McDermid said. Michele Murphy, a business owner, urged council to go back to the “drawing board” and re-consider the
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Beware the Flower Clown and Other Roadside 2X14 2X14 Characters I would imagine that your opinion of police traffic surveillance tactics probably depends a lot on whether you are the recipient of a ticket or not because of them. You may have actually seen Corporal Smith in Nanaimo dressed up as the Easter Bunny TYEE TYEE or Constable Martell of Kelowna wearing a hoodie and holding up a sign made of cardboard. TheyCHEV certainly got to see a lot of CHEV traffic violators and provided information to pick up teams a bit further down the road. They should not be doing enforcement unless they are in uniform! Undignified... civil societies depend on fairness and good examples. This sounds a bit like sour grapes to me; the police should stand out so I have a chance to avoid being caught is what I might be hearing in these comments. In a playful mood one day I stopped my fully marked police car on the side of the highway, turned on all the emergency lights and “hid” behind it to work laser speed enforcement. The traffic flow was moderate and I seldom waited long for the next violator to come along. Perhaps I needed a sign announcing speed enforcement ahead as an additional warning? Laugh or cry over it, disguise is a valid form of law enforcement investigation and I see no reason that police should feel embarrassed to use it or that the public should require them to stop. It is not unfair or uncivilized, but it could be a little undignified. To those officers who are willing to be laughed at for the cause, my hat is off to you! The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.
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| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012
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What about the wildlife? The world’s thirst for oil is poised to turn the current trickle of crude through Vancouver’s harbour into a gusher. Kinder Morgan Canada announced this month it will seek to twin its We say: Public Trans Mountain Pipeline between has a big appetite northern Alberta and Burnaby, increasing its current 300,000-barrelfor ensuring per-day capacity to as much as 850,000. That means the number of protection tankers filling up in Burnaby could hit 360 in 2016 – five times more than the record 69 crude tankers in 2010. Good for the economy, yes. But the question on many people’s lips involves a
frightening scenario: What if there is a spill? Certainly, many safeguards are already in place. But there’s a hole in the prevention and remedy protocols big enough to sail a sizable ship through. What about wildlife? According to Coleen Doucette, vice-president of the Oiled Wildlife Society of B.C., there are no laws compelling companies to clean up birds and animals impacted by a spill. Oil spill response usually involves containing spills with booms and collecting the oil using skimmers. If the responsible party requests a wildlife rescue response, Western Canada Marine Response Corporation may manage it or hire a professional organization to perform it. The problem is, not
all responsible parties choose to respond to oiled wildlife. This loophole is particularly troubling in light of recent news that marine mammals are making a comeback in the Salish Sea after decades of decline. Thanks to conservation efforts, sea lions, seals, orcas, humpback and fin whales, dolphins and elephant seals are dramatically increasing in numbers. Our pristine coastlines and their animal inhabitants are among B.C.’s most precious resources. If the province does agree to open its shores to more tanker traffic, protection for our marine animals and waterfowl must be part of the equation. – Black Press
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The good old days Logging and fishing were the primary means of making a living in this neck of the woods, back in the good old days. The fishing vessel, BCP 45 is housed in our Maritime Heritage Centre and was given national prominence when the Bank of Canada used its image on the back of the $5 bill between 1973 to 1986. This vessel was a typical seiner for the decades from 1930 to 1970. Most of the work was done by hand, setting the net, brailing the fish into the hold and tackling all the other tasks involved in operating the boat. It was efficiently & successfully operated by 5 crew members. During the days of big timber, two fallers worked together to take down big trees, 6-10 feet in diameter, by chopping out the undercut with axes, establishing the back cut with a long crosscut saw and then driving steel wedges with sledge hammers to tip the tree over. Two men, with some hand tools, falling large trees, by the sweat of their brows. The workers made their wages and the employers reaped their handsome financial rewards. Continued on A2
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Don’t pooh-pooh this idea before you give it a chance
Paul Rudan No, really
It won’t be long before the heavy machinery moves in along with the demo crew. What took half a century to build will be dismantled in months. What was once a beehive of activity, providing well-paying jobs for more than 1,000 people in this community, will be gone forever. Gone, just like the big sawmill that once sat beside the Elk Falls pulp and paper mill. The other big sawmill just down the highway is also long-gone too. It’s the humbling reality of today’s global era that Campbell River’s former industrial economy is obliterated with cranes, backhoes, jackhammers and sledgehammers. The demolition crews make their
money and then move on to the next town to get rid of another “dinosaur.” I never thought this would happen, though, to the mill at Elk Falls. In the mid-1990s I toured the operation and its newly-installed infrastructure: An effluent treatment plant. That, I wrongly believed, would give this mill a leg up on other aging mills along our coast. Better still, the owners of the day built the facility large enough to accommodate all of the city’s sewage too. But then the plan hit a snag, namely the provincial environment ministry. In a nutshell, the ministry needed to know exactly who was pumping chlorine into Discovery Passage, and how much.
I’m no scientist, but it seemed to me that if the city’s outfall was measured for a year, along with the mill’s, you would have a pretty good idea of who’s contributing what to the effluent. And, if there happened to be a significant spike in chlorine output, the obvious culprit would be the mill, not some home-keeper dumping too much bleach into the wash. But what do I know? In the end, the mill built its treatment plant because it had to and Campbell River spent tens of millions building its own treatment plant right across the street. I figure with the two plants operating, we could treat sewage for a community of more than 100,000 people. So that got me thinking, why
couldn’t sewage from other communities be shipped to Campbell River in a tanker, docked at Elk Falls, and then pumped through the treatment facility? You think Victoria might consider such an option rather spending more more than a billion dollars for its own treatment plant? I’m sure the regular group of naysayers would, pardon the pun, poohpooh such an idea, but there are far worse things shipped through Discovery Passage every day. Treating sewage properly is certainly less irksome than a pole-peeling plant and, most importantly, it’s guaranteed income...forever. paulr@campbellrivermirror.com
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It’s a question of tax dollars efficiency Continued from A1
It is with some “taxpayer” dismay that I drive by 7+ yellow clad city employees, working on our main drag repaving small diamond shaped patches around each manhole cover. I am not saying the job doesn’t need to be done but making the observation that it seems like “one heck of a lot of workers” for that particular job. I’d be interested in knowing the hourly rate this maintenance work is costing. Is it considered an efficient use of tax dollars? This is not a criticism of the folks doing the task but a question for the managers and financial planners of the operation. D. McGillis Campbell River
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Can we not find a better way? As far as anyone who is not involved in the actual process can determine, the city council and staff appear to have done a good job of getting us through the impact of the mill closure. And, I am very proud of the city which, with the help of the newspapers, has been willing to listen, engage and encourage debate on the issue of tax increases. I can only think that this is healthy and can cause a greater sense of involvement for the general public. The best result would be that it will also encourage a moderated way of understanding pri-
orities and making decisions for elected council members and city staff. Can we not establish a better way to deal with city costs than resorting to annual tax increases? A great deal of effort has gone in to advertising Campbell River as a good place to retire. People facing retirement or retired are exposed cost increases everywhere. While some have indexed pensions, many are stretched to meet demands. A city tax increase which may look to be ‘only a few hundred dollars’ is joined by increases from many
other sources. It is discouraging to think that our way of life will be diminished and restricted by continual cost increases. It may be that council members and/ or city staff have assets and incomes beyond the population mean, and may need to have a different perspective on people’s needs, and ultimately, what is good for our community. However this year’s budget battle is resolved, I remain appreciative of council’s work on our behalf. Ruth McMonagle Campbell River
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Coal project the one economic ray of light I am a small business owner in Campbell River. On a daily basis I see 2-3 hopeful faces coming in with resumes. These people vary from young people right out of high school, to middle aged people forced to change careers. These people have heard there is a shortage of trades people, and have paid their hard earned money to educate themselves. The fact is that in BC we do not have jobs for these people. Unlike Alberta, we have seen a steady
decline in industry and good paying jobs. We can all list several businesses that have closed down in the last 5-10 years just in our local area, Timberwest Sawmill, Catalyst Paper – Elk Falls, and Field Sawmill, just to name a few. The one light of hope we have in our area is the Raven Underground Coal Project. This project is committed to providing approximately 300 well paying jobs to local people, and approximately 450 indirect jobs. Yes,
that is correct the opportunity for 750 well paying jobs on central Vancouver Island. Imagine the possibility of not having to leave your family to go work in Alberta. That could once again be a reality for hundreds of people. I am proud to say that my family is supported by environmentally responsible resource based companies such as Quinsam Coal, NVI Mining, Grieg Seafood and Western Forest Products. Sandra Karason
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Council gave the green light to a neighbourhood strategy to improve Campbellton despite not having the staff the city manager says is necessary for the project. Coun. Ron Kerr, liaison to lobby group Campbellton First, asked city staff two weeks ago to look into an in-house strategy where city staff would work with Campbellton residents and businesses to beautify and improve the neighbourhood. City manager Andy Laidlaw reported back there is not enough staff available to do the work. “What I want to caution council about is, to undertake a neighbourhood plan would be relatively onerous,” Laidlaw said at Tuesday’s council meeting. “Staff do not have the resources to do that at this time, given our priorities.”
Campbellton First met with senior management at city hall last fall and agreed on a three-day charrette – an intensive planning session hosted in Campbellton for citizens, designers and city staff to collaborate on developing an improvement strategy. At the time, Laidlaw said the city had a land planner, who has now left the position. A second staffer in the land department is also no longer with the city. And a third planner is just filling a temporary position and will not be returning. Campbellton busin e s s ow n e r s J i m DeHar t and Brian Shaw appeared before council on Tuesday and voiced their disappointment with the turn of events. “We’re very disappointed in the report to council,” DeHart said. “We think it’s time to step up and prove to us the commitment you made to Campbellton last year was more
than just (to win the election).” DeHart proposed a working group that would include a combination of community volunteers and city assistance. He said Campbellton First would like to host six formal meetings but would need city staff to provide advice. “We’re asking for $400 per meeting to pay for six formal meetings we need to hold in our neighbourhood,” DeHart said. “In total, $2,400 plus staff time plus mapping and materials needed for the planning process.” Shaw is frustrated the city won’t make a commitment. “We said we can do this as volunteers and we’ve been shut down, completely,” he said. “We’ve put together a good project here, we’re doing the work, we’ve got the volunteers to do this, so come on guys. Let’s get on board to make Campbellton a little bit better than it is. No more pussy foot-
ing around, please.” Laidlaw said the city could help with a charrette hosted by Campbellton First and could help advance the project if and when the city has the staff. That prompted Kerr to put forward the motion to have staff prepare the Neighbourhood Action Strategy, which was passed unanimously by council. The strategy will have a budget of $3,000, taken from the council contingency fund, and is to be implemented no later than Dec. 31 of this year. “There are a lot of projects happening in Campbell River right now, but I don’t think Campbellton should be shoved to the bottom of the list again,” Kerr said. “I think there’s an opportunity in Campbellton and I think an opportunity to do more with less. Campbell Riverites are doing that right now and I think city hall can too.”
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Children and families struggle with poverty KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
One in four Campbell River children live in families struggling to stay above the poverty line, according to the latest statistics compiled by an Early Childhood Education initiative. Dr. Tanya Flood, who spoke to council Tuesday night on behalf of Success by 6, laid out some illustrative numbers. “Twenty-five per cent of children live in income-assisted families and twenty-five per cent of School District 72 families make a combined income of less than $30,000 each year,� Flood said. On top of that, last year one in four children in Campbell River were not developmentally ready to learn when they started kin-
dergarten, according to Flood. “This is disturbing that children are not developmentally ready,� Flood said. Vulnerability rates in city neighbourhoods are also above the provincial average. Campbell River children face vulnerability rates between 22 and 39 per cent, which is above provincial targets. “Overall the province sets goals to not have more than 15 per cent vulnerability,� Flood said. The most vulnerable neighbourhood in town? The Rockland area. Early Years Development Indicator results show that’s because high housing costs pushed low income families into one neighbourhood, which separated them
from the services and resources designed to support them. Flood said one explanation for increasing low-income rates is the high cost of living. “Over the last 30 years, the Canadian economy has improved and it has expanded but at the same time we found the standard of living is decreasing for the generation raising young children,� said Flood. “If you adjust for inflation, incomes per household were raised by less than five per cent while housing costs have increased by 70 per cent. Our young families in Campbell River are being squeezed because now two people have to earn salaries to have what one salary could provide years ago.� Success by 6’s presentation was picked up on by people attend-
ing Tuesday’s meeting to protest city council’s proposed budget. Norm Nalleweg, one of 26 people who spoke as delegation separate from Success by 6’s, said council’s proposed 13.6 per cent residential tax increase will only increase the burden on young families. “The doctor earlier this evening said 25 per cent of children live in poverty,� Nalleweg said. “This is only going to make our situation worse.
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“She provided the statistics. You have it right there, so just think about what you’re doing.� Ray Green, who also spoke to council, said he sees first-hand the struggles Flood alluded to. “She talked about the poverty of young families,� Green said. “There’s two young families that live next door to me and they’re having a tough go of it. This (tax increase) is only going to make it
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Polio eradication: walk, run and roll KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
C a m p b e l l R ive r Rotary Clubs are joining in the fight to eliminate polio for the second time in as many years. Both the daybreak
and noon hour clubs are hosting a run, walk and stroll Sat., May 5 to raise money for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. This year, Rotary Clubs reached out to local schools to make the event an even big-
ger success. Tony Fantillo of the Daybreak Club said Rotarians have made presentations to schools to encourage students to sign up and collect pledges in exchange for their participation in the walk.
The six kilometre walk runs from Spirit S q u a re t o Ro t a r y Beach, before winding up at Spirit Square. Fantillo said proceeds from the event go towards polio vaccinations, which are available in nearly every
country to prevent the crippling disease. “There are four countries left in the world which don’t have the polio vaccine,” Fantillo said. “They say one per cent of the world is left, so if we eliminate the one per cent, it’s gone.” Nigeria, Pakistan,
Afghanistan and India all still have cases of polio. “We have to continue (fundraising) until there are no cases reported,” Fantillo said. Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. It invades the nervous
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it blown up at the aircraft’s resting place in the mountains? In his new book, Lost Nuke: The Last Flight of Bomber 075, Dirk Septer investigates the final hours of Bomber 075 and attempts to unravel the real story behind more than 60 years of secrecy, misdirection and misinformation. Dirk Septer is an aviation historian and photographer. He was the lead investigator in the television documentary Lost Nuke and has published over 100 articles in aviation magazines in Canada and the UK and for years wrote a regular column called “North of Sixty” in Canadian Aviator. Dirk lives on Cortes Island.
Pottery and painting show and sale A great day is packed into three hours is in store at the Campbell River Community Centre on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Starting at 10 o’clock sharp, you could be first in line for the best selection of plants at the annual Plant and Jumble sale in the gymnasium. Garage sale lovers will have the opportunity to search through all the donated treasures in the jumble section as well as bidding at the silent auction. The bake sale, quilts, knitted items, spring crafts and lots of books and puzzles are just a few of the amazing things for you to find. All proceeds support the City of Campbell River 50+ Active Living programs. For more information, call the Recreation & Culture Department at 250-286-1161.
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Mr. Mushnik and Seymour inspect the plant in Theatre Quadra’s production of Little Shop of Horrors playing April 27-29.
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Office and Art Supply and the Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 29 at the Community Centre. Please be seated ten minutes before the performance starts. Directed by Candace Holmes and produced by Heidi Ridgway with music direction by Linda Cannon, Little Shop stars Guy Holmes as Seymour, Kate Sivils as Audrey, Paul Ryan as Mushnik, Hardy Sivils as Dr. Orin Scrivello, and Maureen Fox, Dawn MacDonald and Rabecca Gooljar as Crystal, Chiffon
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and Ronnette. George Mostert grooves as the hungry, but musical, Audrey II, while a talented chorus fill out the smaller roles and the big song and dance routines. With the band, puppeteers and production crew, over 50 Islanders have thrown their energy, talents and commitment into the Quadra community theatre’s spring production. If you’d like to eat and sleep Little Shop of Horrors, the Heriot Bay Inn is offering a special combination of theatre ticket, standard room, and Pub entrée for only $79
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Campbell River Living Living with Parkinson’s, one swing at a time Positive outlook helps former food bank manager cope with incurable disease PAUL RUDAN
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Fraser Steenson lines up his putt on the eighth green at Sequoia Springs Golf Course as his wife Beverly marks the flag. Fraser enjoys the exercise of walking and golfing to combat his Parkinson’s symptoms.
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was also commanding officer of all air cadet squadrons in B.C. It was during a visit to Campbell River when he and his wife fell in love with the coastal community and decided this is where they would retire. But it was also during one of his cadet i n s p e c t i o n s wh e n Fraser noticed the first sign of Parkinson’s. “It was a general salute and I noticed my hand shaking…then I was having problems writing,” he says. Fraser was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 12 years ago, but it didn’t stop him from performing his many duties at the Food Bank – in 2003 he was named Campbell River’s Citizen of the Year. Since then, the symptoms have slowly progressed, as Beverly observes the subtle changes. “I’ve noticed some changes, mostly the tremor,” she says. “He doesn’t do as much writing and he gets more anxious.” Fraser says he tends to be quieter than he Continued on Page 21
I Shall Not Hate: Moving Forward from Forgiveness to Compassion Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, speaking on compassion as a road to reconciliation.
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Putting is the finicky part of golf. Which way does the green break? Is it faster in the afternoon? Which way does the grass lie? Are there specks of dirt or leaves than can impede the ball’s progress to the hole? Like any dedicated golfer, those are just a few of the things Fraser Steenson takes into account when he’s putting. But Fraser, 65, has to wonder about one more intangible most golfers never have to worry about: Will his hands start to shake due to the tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease, just as he’s taking his backswing? “Sometimes they’re steady and sometimes not,” Fraser explains, as he holds up both hands to demonstrate. The tremor in both hands is obvious, but
Fraser isn’t embarrassed, and he’s never hidden the fact that he has Parkinson’s. “I’m so proud of him. He told everyone right up front – he never stuck his hands in his pockets when they started to shake,” says Beverly, 65, his wife of 40 years. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, but the Steensons are best known in Campbell River for the 11 years they ran the Campbell River Food Bank. They had arrived in the coastal community
in 1995 after Fraser retired from the Canadian Armed Forces. He grew up in Vancouver and then joined the air force. He spent his career flying Sea King helicopters off the back of destroyers, as well as training new pilots. It was during an East Coast assignment when one of Fraser’s flying buddies introduced him to his sister, Beverly, a Halifax girl. From then on, the two of them just “took off ” together. F raser and Beverly raised two sons – and now have three grandchildren – and life was grand as they approached retirement. During his stint in the air force, Fraser
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Conference on Apology and Forgiveness: Moving Forward on a Path of Healing Friday, April 27 from 8:30 – 4:30, North Island College, Courtenay, Stan Hagen Theatre A conference for professionals and volunteers in education, youth, seniors and other social services, victims services, restorative justice, faith communities, and the general public. No conference fee, but registration required – forms and further information available from the Community Justice Centre at www.CJC-ComoxValley.com, click on Conference and Training opportunities.
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was before and he doesn’t smile as often, but the symptoms of Parkinson’s differ from person to person.
“In our support group, there are no two people with the same symptoms,” Beverly points out. There is no cure for Parkinson’s, but there
is a treatment known as deep brain stimulation. It involves a surgical procedure where a neurostimulator – similar to a heart pacemaker – is implanted
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time, for Beverly too, is golf. Their patio home backs onto the eighth fairway at Sequoia Springs Golf Course and the couple love to walk the “garden course” together. “With golf I find I get more exercise than most folks because I take more strokes,” Fraser says with a
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smile and a twinkle in his eye. Yes, the sense of humour remains intact and so is his positive outlook on life which is also so beneficial to his well-being. “You have to take control of your life, you can’t let Parkinson’s run it for you,” he says.
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Celebration of Life for Wade Birchard To be held on April 21st, 2012 at 1:00pm, Cedar Creek Road-Upper Campbell Lake-ďŹ rst road on left before Strathcona Park Lodge
I wish to thank Dr. Walker, Father Vince from St.Patrick’s Church, all the people who served in the mass and all others who sent me cards, owers, prayers and phone calls, all the staff from Yucalta Lodge, and all my friends as well. Georgina Farrugia
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Debra Lynn Mawhinny(Mullett) Feb 14, 1959 - April 22, 2002
CLASSIFIED Owens, Adela “Del� Mae April 8, 4, 2012
Three little words, forget-me-not, It doesn’t seem much but it means alot. It’s just a remembrance, fond and true, To prove, dear one, we think of you. Love Mom, Barb, Rhonda & Danny
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STEPHEN, IAN (Poppi)
January 19,1925 - March 30, 2012
Bill passed away peacefully on Sunday April 15, 2012 at the Campbell River & District Hospital at the age of 85 years. Bill is survived by Winnie his loving wife of 64 years, daughters Bonnie (Barry) Broderick, Barbara and grandson Scott (Lisa) Broderick and two great grandchildren Elli and Kasen Broderick. No Service by request. If friends so desire donations in Bill’s name may be made to the Campbell River & District Hospital, 381-2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 Messages of condolences for the family may be left at www.suttonsfuneralhome.com
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John Leslie McGurk John Leslie McGurk passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Les was born to Anthony and Ellen McGurk of Newbiggin-bythe-Sea, Northumberland, England and immigrated to Canada in 1977. A devoted and loving husband to Sandra and dear father to sons Ian (Lena) and Paul and dear Popa to Michael the apple of his eye. Les is survived by his sisters Margaret and Shirley (John) and brother-in-laws Brian (Isabel) and Jack (Maureen). On any given day Les would be seen walking Brutus his four legged companion through the Beaver Lodge Lands. The family would like to thank everyone in the medical ďŹ eld that helped and cared for Les with care and compassion. A Celebration of Les’s Life will be held on April 22, 2012 at the Royal Coachman Steakhouse, 84 Dogwood St. from 1:00pm – 3:30pm. If friends so desire donations in Les’s name may be made to the Lymphoma Society, 310-1682 W. 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 4S6. Messages of condolences for the family may be left at www.suttonsfuneralhome.com
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Owens, Adela Adela “Del� “Del� Mae Mae passed passed away away Owens, on April April 8, 8, 2012 2012 in in Campbell Campbell River. River. Del Del on is predeceased predeceased by by her her husband husband John John is “Wally� Owens Owens and and parents; parents; Jack Jack and and “Wally� Lillian Daley. Daley. She She is is survived survived by by sons; sons; Lillian Rick (Carol) (Carol) Miller Miller of of Campbell Campbell River, River, Rick Talbot Miller Miller of of Campbell Campbell River, River, John John Talbot (Rachel) Owens Owens Jr. Jr. of of Campbell Campbell River, River, (Rachel) step-sons; Michael Michael Owens, Owens, Johnnie Johnnie step-sons; (Tina), Wallace, Wallace, Earl Earl C., C., all all of of Chicago, Chicago, (Tina), IL., step-daughters; step-daughters; Velma Velma (Maurice), (Maurice), IL., Linda (Ellis), (Ellis), Sarah, Sarah, Mildred, Mildred, and and Gladys, Gladys, all all of of Chicago, Chicago, IL., IL., Linda brother; Jack Jack Daley Daley of of Victoria Victoria B.C., B.C., as as well well as as nieces nieces and and brother; nephews; Shane Shane Daley Daley and and Jennifer Jennifer Daley Daley both both of of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. B.C. nephews; In Del’s Del’s leisure leisure time time she she enjoyed enjoyed gardening, gardening, knitting knitting and and anything anything In crafty. She She had had aa big big heart heart and and loved loved everyone. everyone. People People came came crafty. into her her life life as as acquaintances, acquaintances, became became forever forever friends friends and and were were into treated like like family. family. Her Her door door was was always always open, open, the the coffee coffee always always treated on and and she she was was there there for for you. you. on Donations in in Del’s Del’s memory memory can can be be made made to to the the Canadian Canadian Cancer Cancer Donations Society. Society. Memorial Service Service for for Del Del and and Wally Wally Owens Owens will will be be held held AA Memorial Saturday April April 21st, 21st, 2012 2012 at at 1PM 1PM at at Elk Elk Falls Falls Memorial Memorial Chapel, Chapel, Saturday Elk Falls Falls Cemetery, Cemetery, Highway Highway #28 #28 in in Campbell Campbell River. River. Elk
William Ernest Lawley
July 13, 1926 – April 15, 2012
Dear Mom, 5 years is not so easy without you. But it’s slowly getting easier. I still miss you every single Day, I try my very hardest to follow in your legacy. I even got to experience what you did as a job for many years, and it was amazing. I’m sorry that I’m not quite sure what to say. But all I want to say is how much I love & miss you. I can’t wait to see you again & ďŹ nally have that movie night. I love you mommy. Miss and love you tons. Love Karis xoxo
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ian (Poppi) Stephen. Ian passed away peacefully at Campbell River Hospital at the age of 87. He was predeceased by his son Ian (Butch), daughter Marilyn, and loving wife of 45 years Monica. He is survived and deeply missed by many adoring family and friends including his immediate family, son Robert (Shelley), grandchildren Amy, Nicole (Steve), Ryan (Stacey) and 2 beautiful great-grandchildren Brayden and Emma. Ian proudly worked for CBC radio as a Radio Technician for 31 years, retiring in 1978. Ian lived the majority of his life in Vancouver, moving to Campbell River in 1997 to be near family. He happily lived the last years of his life counting the cruise ships from the deck of his home overlooking the ocean in Campbell River. Ian’s family would like to thank Robert and Shelley and Gail for all their help in caring for Ian. An open house gathering for friends and family will be held at Ryan Stephen’s house on Saturday, April 21st from 2-4 pm at 1387 Marguerite St. Coquitlam.
BALDRY – Elizabeth “Betty� April 13, 2012
BALDRY, Elizabeth “Betty�, a resident of Yucalta Lodge, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Campbell River Hospital, with her son and daughter present. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her son Mike (Lynda); daughter Susan; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; her nieces, nephews and many friends. Betty was predeceased by her husband Ray. She will be remembered as one of the original and long-time supporters of the Oyster Bay Park Association and many other humanitarian charities. Throughout her career, Betty taught many elementary school students of several generations. Private cremation arrangements with a Memorial gathering to take place at Yuculta Lodge on April 28th, 2012 at 1:30PM. For those wishing, donations in Betty’s memory to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 19,20, 21 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901 MASON BEE SEMINAR. An introductory mason bee course at Valdez Farm on Quadra Island. Call (250) 2022326 for information/registration. Sun April 29 1:00 pm $20/pp
INFORMATION AL-ANON IS an anonymous 12-step program for friends and families of alcoholics. If someone’s drinking is troubling you, we can help you. There is a meeting at St. Patrick’s Church, 34 S Alder Street in room 221 on Wednesdays from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm. Beginning October 13, 1 newcomer’s meeting will meet at 11:30am every Wednesday, in the library, on the 2nd floor. On Thursdays at 1:00pm, 7:3-pm and on Sunday evenings at 8:00pm, the meetings are at the 7th Day Adventist Church at 300 Thulin St. Beginning October 17 at 7:30pm, a newcomer’s meeting will be held every Sunday. There is a meeting at the Children’s Center in Quadra on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm. For more information call Lynne at 250287-3184 or Linda at 250-9231762. We Care!
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LEGALS NOTICE IS hereby given to Creditors and Others having claims against the estate of Frederick Roger Reber, deceased March 12, 2012, late of 1164 Sayward Road, Sayward, B.C., that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Mark Johnson, 535 Ryan’s Road, Sayward, B.C. V0P 1R0, on or before May 18, 2012, after which time the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he then has notice.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of John Alexander McOrmond, who died on March 20, 2012, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, c/o Shook Wickham Bishop & Field, Barristers and Solicitors, 906 Island Highway, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W 2C3, before the 20 day of May 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which it has notice. Jennifer May Marciano and John Michael McOrmond, Executors, c/o Shook Wickham Bishop & Field, Barristers and Solicitors, 906 Island Highway, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W 2C3.
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Full-Time Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist required at the Merecroft Veterinary Clinic. Previous experience preferred, but willing to train right person. Candidates must be highly motivated and willing to learn, mature and a positive team player. You must be highly attentive to detail, able to multi-task and remain organized and have excellent client communication skills. Please apply in person, fax or email resume with cover letter and salary expectations to: 250-287-2026 or merecr@telus.net, Att’n: Dr Helen Kwong or Vicki Lagos. Only those considered for interviews will be contacted.
Salary: $14.50 to start Walcan Seafood Ltd is seeking reliable, fit workers for the upcoming prawn season which starts in May! Positions with day crew and night crews are available. No experience required. References, interview and “fit to work” test required. Season will begin at the start of May and is expected to continue until the last week of June. Interested persons should forward resumes to apply4work@walcan.com (attention Tom: Seasonal Job). They may also fax a resume to 250-285-2426 or call 250-285-3361 and ask for Marianne or Tom.
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DICK’S FISH & CHIPS hiring experienced Fish & Chip Cook. Must have Serving It Right & Food Safe. Drop off resume at Dick’s Fish & Chips in the Coast Marina.
LOOKING FOR an automotive paint technician to work F/T in the Comox Valley, that works well with others and is able to maintain and clean their own work space. Must have experience in automotive prep, priming, masking, spraying and polishing car bodies. Must own tools required to perform job. Waterborne experience an asset but not necessary. Reply with resume to Drawer 4494 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7.
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ANGELO’S PAINTING (Formerly Angelo’s Firewood) Good Rates. 250-287-7277
Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT needed for professional office setting. For job description and more information please email: info@cunninghamrivard.ca
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Chef and Line Cook We are seeking quality minded exp’d individuals for our year round operation. Fax resume to 250-923-7271 or email: salmonpt@shaw.ca salmonpointrestaurant.com
SALES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Manager: We are looking for a dynamic and creative team member with extensive skills to create new markets and opportunities for the sale of new products and services. Check out our website for a full job description and how to apply for this challenging role: http://www.ethoscmg.com/opportunities.html EXPERIENCED SALES person required P/T. Must have experience working with seniors. Could lead to F/T. Ability to do light bookkeeping an asset. Apply to File #163 c/o Campbell River Mirror #104250 Dogwood St, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2X9.
MILLWRIGHT Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc., an innovative leader in the BC feed industry, located in Abbotsford, BC has an immediate opening for a millwright with a 3rd class Power Engineering ticket. Previous maintenance experience is an asset. Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and resume, including references to: Operations Manager Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc. 33777 Enterprise Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T9 Fax: 604-859-7011 Email: rsfeeds@rsfeeds.net
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The BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences (BC CAHS) based in Campbell River, BC, invites applications for the full time position of Laboratory Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and managing diagnostic services as well as overseeing all activities involved in achieving and maintaining ISO 17025 certification. This certification will be new to BC CAHS. Our ideal candidate will possess a minimum BSc in addition to lab and quality management experience. This posting closes May 18, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. For a full job description and application details please visit our website at http://www.cahs-bc.ca/careers
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HEDEFINE Contracting Ltd. located on Quadra Island is looking for a skilled metal worker for on site metal roofing installations as well as in shop fabrication. Please contact @250-285-2866 or email to hedefinecontracting@gmail.com.
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KIEWIT IS hiring! Kiewit will be starting a project in the upcoming months in the Port Hardy area and are looking for the following: Mechanics Surveyors Carpenters Superintendents Civil Lab Technicians Send your resume to kokish@kiewit.com or fax it to 780-447-3202.
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Needed: A mature, self-motivated person to assist groomer. Some experience with clippers to be able to shave down dogs as well as bath, dry and brush. Must be good with the public. Send resume c/o File #162, Mirror Newspaper, #104-250 Dogwood St, Campbell River, V9W 2X9 TRADES, TECHNICAL
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GRAPPLE YARDER OPERATOR WFP is currently seeking a fully experienced Grapple Yarder Operator to join our Nootka Forest Operation located in Gold River, BC. This is an USW hourly union position with a rate of $30.485 per hour and a comprehensive benefit package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/collective_agreements.php Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Reference Code: GYO, NFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit www.westernforest.com
PROPACIFIC RESTORATIONS LTD. is now accepting resumes for experienced, certified, restoration and construction personnel to staff our Campbell River location. Successful applicants must be able to take direction, work under pressure and maintain professional attitude at all times. Applicants must work well within a team but also able to work independently. Please submit resumes to jared@propacificrestorations.ca WALCAN SEAFOOD LTD., QUADRA ISLAND, B.C. POSITION: MAINTENANCE WORKER • SALARY: DOE SEEKING COMPETENT AND SKILLED PERSON TO JOIN OUR MAINTENANCE TEAM DESIRED SKILLS: Looking for a Journey man Electrician and/or Refrigeration Mechanic capable of performing maintenance and repair on a variety of equipment in a busy fish processing plant located on Quadra Island. Knowledge of Weigh Scales, experience with VFD’s and PLC’s, ability to read wiring diagrams and trouble shoot electrical control circuits is important. Understanding of basic Networking wiring and any computer skills would also be of interest. Equipment in our plant includes industrial ice machines, Hyab Cranes, Conveyor Belts, Compressors, fillet machines, Pallet Jacks, Strapping Machines, weigh scales, computer touchscreens, water systems and other similar equipment found in a fish processing or meat packing facility. Strong troubleshooting skills are important. Some flexibility exists in work schedule and may be negotiated. Successful Applicant would have a variety of general maintenance responsibilities on a day to day basis at the plant, and would also be required to react to any issues that might arise in the day to day operations of a fish processing plant. Safe and Sanitary work is a must as we are a food processing facility. WHO TO CONTACT IF INTERESTED: Interested persons should forward resumes to apply4work@walcan.com (attention “Tom” re: maintenance position). They could also fax a resume to 250-285-2426 or call 250-285-3361 and ask for Tom Skillman. TRADES, TECHNICAL
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GRAPPLE YARDER HOOKTENDER GRAPPLE YARDER CHASER THE POSITIONS: WFP is currently seeking a fully experienced Grapple Yarder Hooktender – tree rigging experience required, and a Grapple Yarder Chaser to join our Jeune Landing Forest Operation located in Port Alice, BC. These are USW union positions with a comprehensive benefit package. Hourly pay rates are: Grapple Yarder Hooktender $30.485 Grapple Yarder Chaser $26.13 Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/collective_ agreements.php THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile 1.866.840.9611 Application Deadline Thursday, May 3, 2012 Email resumes@westernforest.com Reference Code GYH/GYC, JLFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit www.westernforest.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FRIENDLY FRANK EXERCISE TRAMPOLINE $30. Exercise bike $50. (250)923-7829. GAS LAWN mower, used 1 season, excellent condition, $99. Call 778-420-3739.
FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIR. $170/cord. Mixed $160/cord. Split & delivered. 1/2 cords delivered. Lrge Order Disc.250-203-5324
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WE BUY OLD AND USED Sterling, Coins, Military, Tools, Musical Inst., China, Clocks, Furn., Jewelry, Art, Cameras, Records, Fishing CR, Courtenay, Comox Free House calls 204-1237
2 Bdrm available May 1. Cedarbrook Apts. Heat & hot water incl. Adult oriented. Call 250-914-0105 to view.
REAL ESTATE
3 BDRM, 2 Bth + laundry at Waters Edge. Overlooking Discovery Pier & downtown. Breathtaking ocean view yet private. Quiet adult building. Semi furnished. $1250. 778420-3999. Avail. immediately.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
2 BDRM- Lrg townhouse style apts, close to hospital, 3 schools, on site W/D. Pets? $750. Call (250)-202-0656.
3-BDRM OCEANVIEW condo. In suite laundry, $1200./mo. Avail. May 1st. Call (250)8300212, or eve’s (250)287-7515.
FOR SALE AT BEAUTIFUL SARATOGA BEACH
SPLIT FIR Firewood, true cords/seasoned, $165/cord. Phone 250-650-4060.
price $419,000 8799 Clarkson Drive. approx 2800 sq ft , 4 Bdrms, 2 & ½ Bathrms, Sunroom, New Roof, Wrap around Deck, 2 Car Garage, Fish pond, Garden.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES SAVARIA Stair Chairlife. New Con. 10’8. Paid $4500. Best offer. Portable manual patient chairlift. 2 slings. New cond. Paid $600. Sell $300. (250)923-0756.
(250) 337-8742
HOMES WANTED
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CAMPBELL RIVER, catering to responsible people, newly reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Clean, quiet, secure bldg. Centrally located. Cable, phone, internet incl. Manager onsite (Immed). 250-203-8334
DISCOVERY VILLAGE 104 283-1st. Ave
WE BUY HOUSES
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Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
Friendly onsite Managers 24 hr. One, two, and three bedroom Apts, 3 bdrm townhomes, 1 1/2 baths, set in a lovely quiet area next to the hospital & medical clinics. Schools two blocks away, close to all shopping & on the bus route. Ask about our bonus incentives and monthly draws.
Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com Canvas covered Shelter 16’x16’x18’. Arches available to double size to 32’x16’x18. Height may be adjusted to suit. Moving. Price negotiable. 250-287-2909 or eve. 250923-0894
BEAUTIFUL OCEAN view. 2 bdrm condo. Coin-op laundry. $725/mth. No pets. Available April 1. 250-205-0509
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 1985-Mobile Home. 68 ft. Remodelled. Must be moved. CSA approved Merville location. 250-337-8021.
To view please call Christine at 250-286-3890 or 250-914-1049 fax 250-286-3803 Zero tolerance for any criminal activity & drugs
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APARTMENT/CONDO 2-Bdrm available immediately Orchard Park Apts. Secure building, oversize suites, large/ quiet private yard, indoor cat welcome, on-site laundry. Ref req’d. Ph. 250-914-0105 to view.
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342 South Murphy St. OPEN HOUSE Fri, Sat Sun Apr 20-22 10-3. BEADS, beads, beads, wholesaler selling out, best price you’ll ever see. 369 Serenity Dr Sat April 21, 9am-1pm. Tons of kids stuff 0-4 yrs, furniture, good quality stuff. Moving so everything must go. Rain or shine. Central: 1631 20th Ave. Sat. April 21st, 9:00-noon. Household, childrens’ clothes,misc items.No Early Birds. CENTRAL-250 10th Ave (Old Galaxy Theatre) Sat Apr 21, 8-1. Multi-family fundraiser. CENTRAL-855 Shelbourne. Sat. April 21. 8a.m.-2p.m. Lots of stuff for everyone. CENTRAL: St. Peter’s Anglican Church (across from indoor pool) Sat. Apr. 21st. Garage Sale. Lots of treasures to be found. C.R Sat. Apr 21, 8am-12noon. 565 Colwyn St. Baby misc. Lrg, med. & plus size clothing, books, & Household misc.
FORGET THE Garage Sale Use Clutter Busters. We buy Fishing, Hunting, Sterling Sports, Vinyl, & Old Treasures. Cash. $$$ 250-830-7118 SOUTH-129 Storrie Rd. Sat/Sun. April 21/22. 10am3pm. 2 family moving sale. Kids stuff, household, tools etc. Some new items. SOUTH-155 VISTA Bay Dr Sat & Sun Apr 21/22. 7amnoon. Moving Sale. Various household items. SOUTH-1850/1851 19th Ave. Multi-family. No early birds please. South-334 Harrogate Rd. Sat. & Sun. April 21 & 22. 8a.m.-p.m.1. Estate Sale. PC & printer, furniture, car, something for everyone. If raining, will happen April 28 & 28. SOUTH-3747 S.Island Hwy. Sat. April 21. 9am-1pm. Good stuff. Bring money. No insults. SOUTH-578 Lilac Place. Sat. April 21. 9a.m.-12p.m. Everything must go!!!!
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SHADES OF GREEN Large patio home located in Gated Community on Sequoia Springs Golf course features 2 bdrms + den, 6 appl, hot water on demand, & garage; N/S; N/P; immediate possession available; $1150/month; pet MAY be considered w/deposit.
CORTES VIEW TERRACE Nicely renovated 2 bdrm condos are located in secured entrance building with elevator access, near Hospital & other amenities; feature 4 appl., storage, & patio areas; rents from $750/month; immediate possession. SEAVIEW MANOR, 1 & 2 BDRM Apts. Quiet, secure, includes heat & hot water onsite Manager. Call 250-2866513 or 250-204-5799. ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556
Water and City views. Newly updated 3 bdrm with large balcony & beautiful views. Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager
250-287-7763 Turnkey Ocnfrt. 1 Bed. Avail. immed.N/S,N/P, $1,100/1,250 Mo. Call Carol 250-286-1187
Under New Management BA, 1 & 2 BR spacious suites. Heat, hot water and parking included. On bus route, close to schools. $550 - $750. Move in incentives offered. Call 250-204-3342.
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3 BEDROOM 1.5 bath rancher in Penfield area. 5 appliances, garage, fenced backyard. Clean and in a quiet neighborhood. N/S and N/P. References required. Asking $1200 Call RACING DIRT BIKE. NEW TIRES, 250-923-7747
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7x14 FOR LEASE (C.R.) Ground Floor (993 sq/ft), turn key office space. Downtown with parking. Available April. 1/2012. Call 250-287-2200.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 3 BDRM duplex. Stories Beach area. F/S W/D. Ref’s req’rd. No Pets. Avail. May 1. $750/mnth. 250-287-9959 85 TAYLOR Way. 2 bdrm. W/D, laminate flooring. Quiet neighbourhood, close to transit, amens, schools. Non smoking building. Criminal Record Check. Avail May 1st. $800/mth. Can email pics. Call 250-286-3360.
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CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm, 2 bath. No pets. $750. Avail May 1. (250)830-8502. CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm suite in 4-plex, near town, schools & all amens. Hwd flrs, new ext, fresh paint, laundry. Avail. now. $675./mo. 1-250889-9353.boarsnest@shaw.ca CAMPBELL RIVER Rivers Edge Townhomes Now Renting! • New 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath home • Quick access to fishing, hiking and downtown. • Spacious Open Concept living/kitchen. • 5 appliances, which includes dishwasher & in suite laundry. • Walk in closet in Master Phone and cable connections in each bdrm. Pets negotiable. Month-to-month or leasing options available. Call 250-286-6133 for more info or come visit us at #1-1830 Doyle Road, Campbell River, BC. Open: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm. Weekend & Holidays by appointment only. DUPLEX- SHELTER Point Unobstructed ocean view, 2 bed+ den, laminate, wood stove. Considerate non smokers. $825. 250-850-1338. CAMPBELL RIVER- waterfront 3 Bdrm rancher on the ocean, 2 bath, private boat launch, RV parking, laundry $1400. NS/NP. 250-203-4078
FENDERS, CRANKSHAFT ETC... ..............................$1499 ROOMS FOR RENT
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room. DIRT Close to NEW WP PISTON, 7/11, NIC, RACING BIKE. 3 bus routes, 2 blks to shopCRANKSHAFT, BEARINGS, ping, beach. NetCHAIN, access. ETC............................$2699 NOW. $435. 250-895-5634
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RACING DIRT BIKE. ATHENA 144CC KIT. MANY NEW AND GOLDEN GROVE Care Facility PARTS................$2799 has immediate openings BLING
in beautiful home like setting for seniors. For a tour and info please call Judy or Rhona at 250-923-7049.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION ROOMMATE WANTED to share top floor of house. Pet friendly. Storage. Quiet. Aval. May 1. $550. (778)420-4412
STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
SUITES, LOWER WILLOW PT, Quiet, Newer Large 2 bedrm, Private Entrance,5 appl. Util. Included. $850/mth. Call 250-926-0827
SUITES, UPPER
HOMES FOR RENT
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of the (C.R.) Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
1983 HONDA TRAIL 70........ $1499 Mint, Street Legal 1996 KAWASAKI KLX 250 .... $1999 4 Stroke Trail Bike, Mint 2002 YAMAHA YZF 250 ...... $1499 4 Stroke Moto-X 2003 YAMAHA TTR-125 ...... $1499 4 Stroke Trail - Elec. Start 2006 KAWASAKI STREET ..... $1999 Ninja 250 1978 HONDA CB400 TWIN.... $1199 Street 1980 HONDA XR200 .......... $1699 Street and Trail
We offer: Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom *Thorough and fair screening of all applicants. * Secure building * Adult oriented * Laundry facilities * On bus route * On-site managers * Close to hospital * No PETS * No Smoking * References required We are committed to our tenants to provide a quiet, clean atmosphere.
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CAMPBELL RIVER, 2 bdrm, oceanview, close to town, new bathroom, paint, carpets & flooring, $725./mo + utils. N/S Please call 250-701-5509.
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BIRCH MANOR Certified complex of CR Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. • Thorough & fair screening of all applicants. • 2 bedroom Townhouse • Laundry facilities on site • Close to Hospital • References Required • NO PETS
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Management & Realty Inc. • 250-286-0110 • Storries Beach 2 bdrm $820/mo. / 1 bdrm $525/mo. • 778D Robron - 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appliances $800/mo. • 2 bed, 1 bath across from the seawalk, with 3 appliances, quiet building, shared laundry, $740/mo. • Studio with heat and hydro included across from seawalk, shared laundry, $580/mo. • 2 bed, 1 bath across from seawalk open floor plan, laminate floors, not pets, adult oriented, $750/mo. • Cartier Place - 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appliances $700/mo. • 1641 - 19th Street - 3 bdrm, 1 bath house with fenced yard, $1195/mo. • #4 Croyden 2+ Bedroom Trailer with 4 appliances $700/mo. Call office for more rentals. Serving the North Island from Courtenay to Port Hardy.
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PAD AVAILABLE in Black Creek, private, large lot, on bus route. $285. #4 8844 Tammy Rd. 1(604)531-1492.
CERTIFIED BUILDING
BACHELOR SUITE in separate building from main house with ocean view. Bus stop at end of driveway, close to downtown and hospital. $500 a month hydro included. Available April 15th. Call Dale at 250-204-9946 or Maureen at 250-830-1516
MOBILE HOMES & PADS CAMPBELL RIVER (Woodburn Park), 3 bdrm mobile with addition, fenced yard, 4 appls, credit check req’d, $825 mo. Avail now. 1-250-248-9859.
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YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743
MOTORCYCLE Ironwood at 9th Avenue
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
2008 18’ Fun Finder travel trailer. Like new. Queen bed, slide, 2 way fridge, water heater, microwave, A/C, TV, radio & DVD player. Outside speaker, BBQ & shower. $14500. 250-285-3455 38’Jayco Designer 5th Wheel. 3-slides, fully furn. Incl. W/D. Excellent cond. Fully skirted w/ c/w insul. Covered breezeway & shed. $21,000. 250-923-9884.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
MARINE BOATS
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
FIBREGLASS boat moulds. 14ft and 16 ft.- Offers. 250923-0756.
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
Rentals Available • Luxury Living! 55+ condo in a great central location close to town. Unobstructed beautiful views. 1600 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, sunroom and hot tub. Avail Now. $1190/ month. Small pet negotiable. • 3 bedroom, bright tidy rancher in Willow Point. Fenced yard, wood fireplace, available May 1st. Pet are considered! $1100/month.
Contact Leah Jones 250-286-3293 Helping you is what we do.™
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FOR RENT: HOUSES FOR RENT
❖ 3 Bed, 2 Bath Split-Level House on Quadra Ave: 5 appliances, separate laundry room, fully fenced back yard. Available now $1150/mo. ❖ Cozy 2 Bdrm Bungalow Close to Downtown: 4 appliances. Available now $750/mo. ❖ 2 Bdrm House in Willow Point: Older home with ocean view. Large master bdrm with ensuite. Available now $1000/mo. ❖ 2 Bdrm Townhouse on Galerno. $900/mo. Adults only. ❖ Beautiful Executive Home: 5 bdrm 5 bath, chef’s kitchen, 3 car garage, partially furnished. Available now $2000/mo.
SUITES FOR RENT
❖ Eagles Ridge Condo: 2nd floor, 2 bdrm, ocean view units. Secure underground parking. Available now from $1000/mo. ❖ 7th Ave 4-Plex: 2 bdrm upper floor suite w 4 appl. Available now $750/mo. ❖ Westerley Close at 836/846 7th Ave: Adult with small pet. 2 bdrm, 5 appl, avail in 8-plex @ $850/mo. 3 years old. Upper and lower units available. ġ Inventory wanted for complete property management. ġ
Willow Point Realty 2116 B South Island Highway Sunrise Square » 250-923-1521 Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm
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Wearing their signature tunics and carrying their trusty paddles, members of the Bravehearts Dragonboat Team pose for a photo. On Saturday, May 5, the team is hosting an open house on the Tyee Spit. Come down to find out more about these cancer survivors, learn the art of the stroke, and take a fun journey through the Campbell River estuary in a dragonboat!
Kim’s Acupuncture & 2X2 Acupressure Clinic “According to my 2X10.5if I can calculations, make some money at a real job, plus my allowance, then . . .” Becoming a Mirror newspaper carrier is an CLASS SLOP excellent opportunity to teach children the life skills for success. Currently we are hiring in your area and we are looking for young people to help us deliver the newspaper. If anyone in your family is interested in being a Mirror paper carrier, call us.
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Mount Washington finishes snowy season with one big splash Mount Washington Alpine Resort will wrap up a snowy 201112 winter season this Sunday, April 22 after hosting the annual Crush Slush Cup. “Its been another amazing year for snowfall,” explains moun-
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April. “It’s hard to believe that three of our four deepest snow years have occurred in the last three years,” Curtain adds. “Mother Nature has definitely delivered the goods to skiers and boarders on
Vancouver Island.” Late season snow seekers will be treated to an entire mountain to ride over the last week of operation. Cross-country skiers will also have full use of the Raven Lodge and Nordic Centre right up
to April 22. The funfilled Ozone Snowtubing Park will also be open daily until closing day this Sunday. And with a seasonending base of over five metres, the mountain has more than enough snow to build
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FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |
Riverites sweep the podium Members of the Mount Washington E2, K1, K2 and J1 Alpine Ski Team hosted and competed in the TECK Coast Zone Finals Race at Mount Washington last weekend. Under blazing spring skies on day one of the Giant Slalom Event E2, Sylvi Nymann took third place on the podium with K2 Logan Frame placing fifth. But it was day two and in the Slalom event that these athletes earned their hardware. With an unheard of clean sweep of the podium from Mt. Washington athletes were Liam Gilchrist (of Nanaimo) who took gold, Cole Anderson of
(From left) Logan Frame won the bronze while Liam Gilchrist took the gold and Cole Anderson nabbed the silver in a one, two, three sweep of the slalom event.
Wood of Campbell River also took a gold medal in the J1 age group. For top Slalom ath-
Campbell River took silver and Frame of Campbell River took away a bronze for the K2 category. Clinton
letes overall, again it was a clean sweep for Mount Washington with Wood taking gold, Anderson taking
bronze and Gilchrist earning the silver. Fo r t h e wo m e n , Cour tney Quin of Campbell River placed ninth overall in the J1 age category for Slalom. In the younger age group (E2) – Nymann once again owned the podium with a gold medal in the Slalom. The Mt. Washington Ski Club focuses on building youth one turn at a time. The club provides a family-oriented environment in which members make friends, develop a passion for Alpine Skiing and Alpine Ski Racing, and achieve excellence in a sportsmanlike culture.
Kids of Steel triathlon clinic lon Canada to introduce kids to the sport. Their most famous graduate is Olympic gold and silver medalist, Simon Whitfield. The Strathcona Triathlon Club, and the
Interested in getting your kids doing more swimming, cycling and running? Consider signing them up for the Kids of Steel program. The program was established by Triath-
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helmet fit, nutrition and activity and how to transition from one set of gears to another (swim to bike, then bike to run). The program is open to kids aged five to 12
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CITIZENS ON 2X5 2X5 GARBAGE PATROL “Citizens On Garbage Patrol” need your help identifying areas where garbage has been illegally dumped. If you come across an area you suspect as an illegal dumping site please email a picture, details of the items and location and we will print it. cogp@campbellrivermirror.com
Planning for Life Changes So you’re thinking about downsizing and moving
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Seems like a new dumping spot (or an old favourite) is active on an old logging road leading away from McIvor lake. The site is only 5 minutes away from the Lion's Beach parking lot (the big sandy one at the end of the lake - the big public beach). Interestingly, Styrofoam is not recyclable in Campbell River, because it is "so light and bulky" and so not cost effective to transport to a processing centre. By the same token, taking it to the landfill instead of the forest near McIvor Lake would cost $4.00. So clearly in this instance, is the landfill fee really a factor?
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Swinging start to 2012 baseball season
Campbell River Minor Baseball kicked off its 2012 season Saturday at Nunns Creek Park. All teams at the ball field paused their games Saturday morning to stand along the side of the road to cheer on Terry Kratzman who passed by while on his run from Port Hardy to Victoria to raise money for KidStart. Peewee division manager Dave Roemer said the moment added to a great season opener, under sunny skies. Pictured above, Jayce Hudak of the mosquito Blue Jays tries valiantly to take a crack at a pitch. Right, Kristian Drake of the peewee Mariners throws out a pitch against the Yankees.
The Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) service is excited to announce a limited time offer on the purchase of a Green Cone.
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