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Alberta developer Harold Jahn says his $8.6 million deal to buy the abandoned Catalyst Paper Elk Falls Mill site will close Oct. 19 and he will be on site the following week doing business. Two sale closure dates, Sept. 5 and 19, were missed since the deal was announced in August, but Jahn says the work of lawyers on both sides of the deal “transferring licences and leases” is just about complete. Jahn was in Campbell River last weekend and had a brief meet and greet with Mayor Walter Jakeway. “He didn’t give me any new information,” the mayor said. “I

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Continued from A1 prospective employees to fill out and they will be forwarded to lessees. There will also be an “open house” in November, he added. In August Jahn said he would bring some of his existing companies to the new industrial park including a developer of algae based solar cells, a lithium battery manufacturing facility, an ocean wave energy equipment fabricator and an electric vehicle assembly plant. “I hope to locate the lithium battery plant in one of the former paper machine buildings,” he told the Mirror this week. “We’ve also met with four or five aquaculture companies and we are talking about converting four clarifier tanks for aquaculture uses.” The tanks are 100 metres in diameter and have a 30-million-litre capacity, he said. The whole issue of environmental clean-up remains somewhat clouded. The developer originally said Pacifica Deep Sea Terminals would accept “all environmental liability” for the 400acre site. That assurance came after the Mirror obtained a memo written by BC environment ministry senior contaminated sites officer Vincent Hanemayer which states that “the Elk Falls Mill has been identified as a contaminated site by the ministry and prior to redevelopment contamination would have to be assessed and addressed.” This week Jahn said: “Our intent is to use as many of the existing buildings as possible.” He acknowledged that some of the older buildings have asbestos issues and said that lessees planning on doing improvements will be expected to develop remediation work plans … “or we may have to do that.” Regardless, Jahn said he foresees no permitting issues. City Manager Andy Laidlaw has said he has no information about specific contaminates, but he has confirmed that Jahn will have to get provincial sign off before any development permits can be issued.

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One by one council took turns apologizing Tuesday night to several community groups that had their tax exemptions revoked then reinstated, while placing blame on the province’s shoulders. “I want to take this opportunity to apologize to the groups who were left in a very difficult situation over the last two weeks or so,” Coun. Claire Moglove said at Tuesday’s council meeting with members of Family Services in attendance. “I want to make it clear to these groups that if there’s anyone at fault it was the provincial ministry staff that were giving mixed messages.” Six charitable groups had property tax breaks stripped from them two weeks ago following a new interpretation of the provincial Community Charter by the

Ministry of Community, Sport and Culture. The city’s Community Partnership Committee was advised by the ministry that groups that did not own or have a capital lease on their property were no longer eligible for tax exemptions they had been enjoying for several years. The new interpretation affected the Campbell River Family Services Society, Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, Total Change Ministries’ 88.7 Spirit FM Christian Music radio, Canadian Red Cross, Campbell River Seniors Society, and River City Players. One week after the tax breaks were revoked, however, the city sought legal advice and spoke again to the province which said it had broadened its interpretation of the charter following several complaints. The city announced last Friday morning

Couple forced out of home A Campbell River couple was forced to spend two nights away from home after an electrical fire broke out in their apartment complex last week. The fire, which started

that it would be reinstating the tax exemptions. “It is the opinion of the city’s legal counsel that we were given incorrect advice by the ministry,” said Barry Watchor n, chair of the Community Partnership Committee. “There is no basis in the legislation for the ministry’s advice that the lease must be a capital lease. It’s with pleasure that we have reached the point with the ministry changing its mind on capital leases and operating leases.” Mayor Walter Jakeway said the incident was a learning experience and that a mistake was made during the Sept. 18 council meeting when the tax breaks were revoked. “This council certainly learned from what went on in the last two weeks and I too apologize to the g r o u p s, ” J a ke w ay said. “We all knew that

in the electrical room around 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 25, destroyed the panel that controls the power in one of the units. BC Hydro was unable to turn the power back on in the affected unit and the couple were put up at a hotel, said Acting Fire Chief

night that something was wrong, it didn’t feel quite right but at that stage we didn’t know what to do about it. We were struggling to find a way to fix the problem. Hopefully this will never happen again. Certainly not in the term of this council.” C o u n . Ro n Ke r r agreed he felt uncomfortable turning down charities. “I’d personally like to apologize for the confusion and anxiety that was caused for the groups that were affected,” he said. “I personally lear ned something during this process and I won’t be so fast to change policy in the future when it doesn’t feel right.” Council will consider reviewing its Permissive Property Tax Exemption Policy upon adoption of the tax exemption bylaw, which is expected to happen within the next few weeks.

Ian Baikie. “I believe those residents were without a place for two nights as they were waiting for repairs,” said Baikie. A provincial emergency assistance program for disaster victims helped accommodate the displaced residents.

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Teachers strike has $975,410 silver lining Job action results in program savings KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Job action by Campbell River teachers last school year saved School District 72 several thousand dollars. The district reports a $975,410 surplus, or 1.7 per cent of its annual budget, thanks to wage and program savings as a result of the BC Teachers’ Union’s job action. “There were a bunch of savings, we had some increased revenues from our leases and interests and we had some savings due to the teachers’ strike,” said Kevin Patrick, secretary-treasurer for School District 72. “We saved on wages from not having to pay the teachers.” During the three-day teacher walkout in March, the provincial government took 80 per cent of the money saved in teacher salaries while School District 72 saved $400,000. Education Minister George Abbott said the

teachers’ strike saved the government $11 million each day. The walkout, during which teachers put up informational ‘stick it’ lines, came to a halt after the government enacted Bill 22 which forced teachers back to work and imposed a government-appointed mediator to try and settle the contract dispute between the teachers’ union and the provincial government. Patrick said the most significant factor in the surplus was the fact money budgeted for school principals and administrators’ pro g rams was not entirely spent because their time was focused on providing services teachers refused to perform as part of their job action. For much of the first half of the school year teachers refrained from supervising students during lunch and recess and in April, withdrew participation in extracurricular activities – duties that principals and district employees took on. “I think the bigger savings came from the inability to spend at the district level,” Patrick said. “A lot of time was spent on the job action. It had a big impact overall on spending.

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similar to a savings account, to be available for future years.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PERMISSIVE EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION BYLAW NoƟce is hereby given that Council of the City of Campbell River, under authority of the Community Charter will consider granƟng a permissive tax exempƟon to owners of the following properƟes. Final reading of the bylaw granƟng this exempƟon will be considered at the Council meeƟng to be held on Oct. 23, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 St. Ann’s Road, Campbell River, BC. Following is a summary of the subject properƟes and an esƟmate of the amount of taxes that would be imposed on the property if they were not exempt for the year in which the proposed bylaw is to take eīect and the following two years.

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WriƩen comments regarding the above noted exempƟon will be accepted by T. Bate, Deputy City Clerk, unƟl 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2012 either by email to tracy.bate@campbellriver.ca; fax to 250-286-5760; or hand delivered or mailed to City Hall, 301 St. Ann’s Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7. A copy of the applicable bylaws and the report to Council is available by contacƟng City Hall at 250-286-5700.

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Civic Address

PUBLIC NOTICE Bylaw amendment to address retaining walls and zone deĮniƟon on Highway 19A

PLEASE PLEASE DO DO The City of Campbell River is considering adding regulaƟons and NOT NOT MOVE. deĮniƟonsMOVE. for the construcƟon of retaining walls, screening, massed planƟng and natural grade in secƟon 4.17 of Zoning Bylaw 3250, 2006.

Fall yard waste collecƟon starts October 1. CollecƟon is weekly and the amount collected is unlimited. Please place material in a lidded container clearly marked “Yard Waste” or a biodegradable/ compostable bag. Branches and prunings can be Ɵed into bundles. Visit our website for more informaƟon. For missed pickup or service inquiries, call Emterra 250-286-0211.

Also, to reŇect a recent small scale study of select properƟes along a secƟon of Highway 19A, the City proposes to amend maps to rezone 291 Island Highway from Commercial Six (C-6) to ResidenƟal MulƟple Two (RM-2), and to rezone 501, 503 and 585 Island Highway from ResidenƟal One (R-1) to Public Areas One (PA-1). Council will give iniƟal consideraƟon to the proposed amendments at its Oct. 16 2012 meeƟng. Please submit wriƩen comments on the proposed amendments by 4 p.m. Oct. 16 2012 to the Land Use Services Department by mail, fax (250-286-5761) or email to planning@campbellriver.ca. The proposed Zoning Amendment (Bylaw No 3494, 2012) is available for viewing at City Hall Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays) Oct. 5 through 16, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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DID YOU KNOW? Simms Creek Bike Path: ConstrucƟon is complete on the new Simms Creek bike path (between Rockland and Dogwood). The trail follows a watermain behind properƟes along Springbok and is approximately four metres wide. 301 St. Ann’s Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250-286-5700 info@campbellriver.ca www.campbellriver.ca Like us on Facebook @ City of Campbell River

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FIREWORKS RESTRICTIONS The Fire Department reminds all Campbell River residents that the City of Campbell River has restricted the sale, and discharge, of consumer Įreworks by adopƟng Fireworks RegulaƟon Bylaw 3297. Residents of Campbell River have the opportunity to discharge consumer Įreworks as long as they are in possession of a valid permit issued by the Fire Department. To obtain a permit, residents must parƟcipate in a single training session as oīered by the Fire Department. Permit applicants who have received Įreworks training in previous years are not required to parƟcipate in this year’s training sessions. The next scheduled Įreworks training session is: Thursday October 11, 2012 from 7 to 8 p.m. Training sessions will take place at: No.1 Fire Hall, 675 13th Ave • Corner of 13th and Dogwood Please call 250-286-6266 to book a seat. For more informaƟon on the Fireworks RegulaƟon Bylaw 3297, 2007 please visit www.campbellriver.ca

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Our View

Stewards of our waterways Creeks and rivers support an interdependent web of life and we damage them at our peril. For much of the last century, we have done everything imaginable to destroy these critical waterways — burying We say: Society them, altering their course, polluting them, diminishing their capacity to shows signs of support life. taking effective It’s a wonder we still have functioning creeks and rivers and to action which exhausted salmon still return to spawn. Nature’s resilience can explain why our creeks and rivers still teem with life. But there have been efforts

made over the years to improve things and some humans deserve credit. Thanks to streamkeepers and other stewards, there are more kilometres of life-supporting habitat along these waterways and more fish in the once sterile creeks. Thanks to wise lawmakers, there are more regulations requiring industry to minimize the impact of development and resource extraction on waterways, and cities are taking more responsibility and using best practices to protect waterways. Even the public is getting involved by cleaning up garbage during the Shoreline Clean-up, removing invasive species, planting native species and

speaking up when problems arise. All it takes is one thoughtless move or a change in government or social attitudes, and all that hard work protecting our waterways can disappear. World Rivers Day was marked last Sunday. Hopefully, we made time to learn about our nearest creeks and rivers and take a walk along them, observing how they still bear life despite their proximity to industry and development. True, they are under threat day by day, but if each of us becomes a responsible steward, they have a greater chance of surviving into the next century. – Black Press

Lettuce pray for food security If It Weren’t For The Dedicated Efforts of three commercial food farmers in this city and the support of North Island College (NIC) Continuing Education Dept. food growing programs, we would still be treading water these past three years on the vision of becoming a self sufficient community. Kira DeSourcy, who was just awarded the city’s prestigious Stewardship Award, is in the forefront of our “young farmer” movement. Since last winter she has been managing the food production of a remote farm cooperative on Cortes Island. Overlaying that she’s been teaching a program on agriculture and backyard gardening and has developed a film series in conjunction with the city Morgan Ostler and NIC on food security. Urban Gardener The course called “Lettuce Grow” included backyard gardening and small scale agriculture. The series attracted an unexpectedly large turnout and received great reviews. That became the impetuous for designing the winter program which is now in progress. It includes bi-monthly events and workshops. Topics range from mason bees to organic gardening, Continued on A9 We welcome your opinions on stories and issues published in our pages as well as issues of broader concern encountered elsewhere. Please keep your letters brief. We reserve the right to edit for length and liability. E-mail them to editor@ campbellrivermirror.com

Leaders’ UBCM spin contest ends in tie

Tom Fletcher B.C. Views

The Union of B.C. Municipalities convention is the political event of the year for B.C. party leaders, especially heading into a provincial election. Up first was NDP leader Adrian Dix, who drew a large crowd of local politicians last week for the traditional early-morning spot that follows a long evening of receptions. In contrast to his debut last year, a typical litany of political attacks on the B.C. Liberals, Dix declared he would take the high road. And perhaps mindful of Carole James’ downfall after her content-free speech to the 2010 UBCM convention, Dix set out policies. He told delegates an NDP govern-

ment would restore local authority over Metro Vancouver transit (no more toothless “mayor’s council”) and mountain resorts (no more Jumbo ski resort permits issued over local objections). Dix would also let communities decide if they want public-private partnerships for large construction projects. (Federal Heritage Minister James Moore later noted that if communities or provinces wish to decline federal funds due to this ideology, they are free to do so.) Then Dix accused the B.C. Liberals of cutting forest inventory spending by 77 per cent over the last decade, meaning decisions like rebuilding the Burns Lake mill are being made

“in the dark” for the first time in a century. That’s a damning charge, so I checked it against forest ministry budget records. As with all government programs, accounting changes can give a misleading appearance of large cuts or increases from year to year. And indeed forest inventory spending has bounced around during the B.C. Liberal term. The budget for forest inventory staffing and operation was about $8 million in 2001-02, rising as high as $15 million and falling to a low of $5.1 million in recession-hit 2009-10. The estimate for the current fiscal year is $9.7 million, an increase to try to catch up with the pine beetle disas-

ter. Crown forest inventory has indeed fallen behind due to rapid shifts caused by unprecedented insect and fire damage. But has spending been slashed as Dix claims? No. It has increased. Next up was Premier Christy Clark, in full campaign mode. In the Gordon Campbell tradition, she brought the goodies out in her speech to close the convention. More than $200 million has been scraped together to “accelerate” capital projects at schools, hospitals and other facilities across the province. These projects were already on the books, but they’ve been moved up for Continued on A9

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Urban Gardener: A list of active farmers Continued from A8

p e r m a c u l t u re a n d hydroponics. Check the NIC Continuing Education website for dates and registration. Connie Kretz, owner of Coastal Roots Vegetables, is in her fourth season of food production on the Hudson family’s farm in North Campbell River. Working alone, with occasional help, Connie grows more than 20 different crops on an acre of land. She has developed a highly successful box pro-

gram which supplies a stylish container of freshly picked vegetables every week to her client list. The program wrapped up on Oct 1 but the energetic Ms. Kretz doesn’t take that date as a signal to slow down. She is now preparing soil for her personal winter garden. This includes a broad selection of coldhardy plants including lettuces, chards and onions. Third On My List of Active Farmers are Steve Ross and Michelle White of Ross

Mountain Blueberry Farm on Peterson Rd. They established the farm three years ago and it has been a long stretch of back breaking work to arrive at where they are today. This summer they harvested their first crop of lusciously plump blueberries, not enough for commercial purposes, but a harbinger of great returns when their bushes reach maturity in the next year or two. The Putting Your Garden To Bed event attracted a great turn-

out at St. Patrick’s Church library last Saturday. The Comox Strathcona Waste Management on-site educator Elaine Jansen invited master gardener Lorraine Waring of Courtenay to present a program which included advice on bedding down the veggies as well as lawn care, pruning shrubs, composting and fall planting. One topic that particularly interested me was her admonition to lime, lime, lime. She strongly believes that

Vancouver Island soils are very deficient in this valuable mineral and suggests we amateur gardeners can easily test our own soil with an inexpensive kit purchased by mail from West Coast Seeds. Did You Know the horticulturist at world renowned Kew Gardens in London says you can insect proof your garden with a simple spray mix of one egg yolk, a litre of water and one tbsp. of baking soda. Now, that sounds easy!

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Fletcher: Clark didn’t have any outright false claims Continued from A8

obvious political purposes. Or at least the announcements will be moved up. Four-laning of the last narrow stretches of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Kamloops will continue over 10 years. This is a federal-provincial proj-

ect that will eventually be finished regardless of who is governing in Victoria or Ottawa. It includes some of the most staggeringly expensive road building in Canada, in the Kicking Horse Pass, a short section that could require two tunnels and up to 12 more bridges.

Clark also announced a long-range plan to replace the George Massey tunnel under the Fraser River. It will likely be a bridge, because the tunnel is a bottleneck not only for Highway 99, but also for large ships going up-river. This is another project that will proceed eventually,

and there is no specific financial commitment yet. I haven’t found any outright false claims in Clark’s presentation, just the kind of creative accounting and blacktop politics familiar to B.C. voters. As always, I’m pleased to hear from people with specific correc-

tions. For now, call it a tie. Neither speech represents a proud moment for our provincial leadership. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress. ca

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Food Bank has little reason to be thankful KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Thanksgiving is three days away and shelves at the food bank are nearly bare. Ann Minosky, who manages the food bank with her husband George, is quick to point out that holiday donations have come in it’s just that they’ve already nearly run out. “I just got a call from one school to pick stuff up on Friday and that helps,” Minosky says. “The Church (of Jesus Christ) of Latter Day Saints did a food drive – four truckloads –

most of that’s already gone.” The food bank goes through roughly four truckloads of food each month. It provides needy families with a box full of fruit, veggies, canned fish, pasta, juice, Kraft dinner, eggs, hamburger, milk, bread and the occasional sweets on the first three Wednesdays of every month. The food is supposed to feed a family for three to four days. Each Monday and Friday, the food bank provides bread, margarine, and soup to help get the families through until the following month.

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The food bank relies on the generosity of the community, either through food or cash donations. Minosky says people are usually pretty good at remembering the food bank but things get tight around this time of year. “During and right after the summer donations drop,” Minosky says. “After Thanksgiving and before Christmas, people start donating again. I think during the summer people go on holidays and they forget about us.” Minosky says she’s hopeful the sparsely filled shelves of food will last until the end of the month but it won’t be easy – the food bank gives out 180 cardboard boxes full of food on each of the three distribution days every month. To donate to the food bank, drop by 1393 Marwalk Crescent or donate online at www.campbellriverfoodbank.com

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Campbell River teachers win Prime Minister’s Awards for Educators

rime Minister Stephen Harper announced the recipients of the 2012 Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and Excellence in Early Childhood Education Wednesday. The Awards were presented at a ceremony in Ottawa ahead of World Teachers’ Day on October 5, 2012. “Good teachers help lay the foundation with which we interpret and navigate the world. They make a valuable contribution to Canadians being among the brightest and most innovative citizens in the world,” said the Prime Minister. “It is a real privilege today to honour educators who have imparted their knowledge and inspiration to us and our children, helping all of us become the best we can be.” The Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence honour outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers who, through the innovative use of information and communications technologies in the classroom, help students develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in the digital economy. The Prime

Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education honour exceptional early-childhood educators who help build the foundation that young children need to make the best start in life. This year, Awards were given to 94 teachers/educators from across Canada, 27 of which travelled to Ottawa to receive their Certificates of Excellence (nationallevel) from the Prime Minister and attend three days of celebratory and professional development activities. In addition to those Certificates of Excellence, 67 Certificates of Achievement will be awarded at a regional level. Campbell River’s Dave Coad received a Certificate of Excellence and Diana Camerin received a Certificate of Achievement. The Prime Minister’s Awards website (www. pma-ppm.gc.ca) had this to say about the Campbell River recipients: Dave Coad – Certificate of Excellence Star Wars will never be the same for students who experience a class with Dave

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Coad. After learning how to create their own space scene, the mystery behind sci-fi special effects begins to unravel. Adaptable and creative, Coad makes sure his students develop practical skills for problem solving in both the techie world and beyond.

Outstanding Achievements With a small amount of initial funding, Coad pioneered the school district’s computer animation program back in 1998. As technology evolved, so did his lessons. He is now the first teacher in the district to offer fully developed courses in computer animation, game design, scrapbooking, digital art and photography. With financial setbacks that have teachers teaching several grades in one time block, Coad’s solution was to implement lessons with Camtasia, a screen recording software. H av i n g c r e a t e d over 1,250 individualized lessons, Coad’s students each have access to individualized programs and can progress at their own pace. In this learn-

Teaching Approach With students already facebooking, tweeting, texting and googling, Coad tries to make use of every teachable moment when they enter his class. Coad’s lab is a collaborative place where students play the role of both learner and teacher. He establishes an inclusive student-centric atmosphere where students can explore technology at their own pace and have fun while they develop solid skills for their future.

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high school students together with elementary school students to make movies on specific themes like “beauty is only skin deep” or “celebrate your gifts”. Once the movie is complete everyone is treated to a viewing, complete with popcorn, pizza and a drink! Through Camerin’s connections, Campbell River now has a lifeskills house dedicated to helping atrisk youth and special needs students. The Ed and May Mailman House Life Skills Centre is a beehive of activity where students with special needs learn pre-work experience skills like preparing and cooking food. The centre is also used by at-risk youth who need some help in organizing their apartments to live independently. Camerin is also responsible for bringing the co-op program to her school. The program is now in its 23rd year of placing over 100 students a year. See page A13 for a story on one of Camerin’s programs.

Outstanding Achievements Through a partnership with the Director’s Cut Media Literacy Foundation (thedirectorscut.ca), Camerin developed an eightweek summer program for Aboriginal youth which exposed them to animation and video production techniques. They animated Aboriginal legends and conducted interviews with nominees for the Chamber of Commerce Awards of Distinction (http:// shoutoutcanada.webs. com). Partnering with the local movie theatre, Camerin brought

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Fire hall roof in danger of collapse Ferry increase ‘appalling’ KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

The roof of the Willow Point Fire Hall is leaking and could be on the verge of collapse. The existing roof was built over top of the old roof in the mid-1990s as a cheap, shortterm solution that has now run its course. “The roof is now experiencing intermittent leakage in several areas and is showing signs of major blistering and imminent complete failure,” said Clinton Crook, the city’s assistant purchasing agent, in a report to city council. “Continuing to operate this facility without undertaking the work will result in ongoing and escalating repair costs to interior and exterior finishes due to water damage and the potential for a major roof failure.” Taking that into account, council voted at its regular

meeting Sept. 18 to pay for a new roof for the No. 2 Larwood Road fire hall, which serves the area south of Rockland Road and has 30 paid on-call firefighters. Replacing the roof will require removing the old roofing membrane and installing a new, two-ply torch on the membrane. The new roof, which will be installed by Nelson Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd. for $117,002, is expected to last for 20-30 years. Nelson Roofing, based out of the Comox Valley, was also tasked with replacing the main roof at the downtown Fire Hall, the lower roof of the Dogwood Operations Centre as well as the roof on the centre’s equipment shed last December. Similar to the Willow Point Fire Hall, the downtown Fire Hall’s roof was also installed in the 1990s and had been leaking

in several areas. For the No. 2 hall, city staff looked at more creative roofing options. “Staff explored options for installing alternative roofing systems such as a green roof but it was deemed impractical due to structural limitations of the building,” Crook said. A portion of the funding for the new roof – to the tune of $90,000 – will come from the city’s Tax Stabilization Reserve. The rest of the funding is already included in the city’s financial plan thanks to less than expected maintenance costs at city hall. “Sufficient funds are available from the existing 2012 Capital Plan as the replacement cost for the passenger elevator at city hall will be less than budgeted, making this acquisition possible without amending the financial plan,” Crook said.

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onto individuals. It’s appalling,” Trevena said. “An increase for families living on the islands is crippling. It’s been 10 years of ferry increases. People can’t take it anymore. It’s been over a 100 per cent increase since 2002 on the Campbell River (to) Quadra run and I think it’s similar for Quadra to Cortes. One person told me it costs the same – if not less – to ship something from China to the Lower Mainland as it does from Vancouver to one of the islands.” BC Ferries was also given the green light to reduce its service. The cor poration plans to cut some sailings beginning Oct. 9, when ridership is low on routes between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. BC Ferries plans to cut around 100 sailings that run at the top of the hour this fall and

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Rescued horses rescue young lives The big animals teach ADHD kids how to calm down KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

hough itâ€™s just a stoneâ€™s throw away from civilization, walking up the long drive to Diana Camerinâ€™s modest ranch provides instant peace and serenity. Camerinâ€™s abode, nestled in among the trees away from busy Willis Road, is the ideal setting for calm and quiet. Ideal for overactive kids to come and see the beautiful rescue horses roaming through the grass. â€œIf you have a kid that comes down the driveway, if theyâ€™re ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), you can hear them because theyâ€™re amped up, itâ€™s new, itâ€™s exciting,â€? Camerin says. â€œThe horses will look up, the kid will come up (to the fence). Itâ€™s about asking them questions and getting them to observe their environment. â€œA lot of ADHD kids are academically brilliant but their brain is going so fast that they canâ€™t get (their words) out.â€? The kids come to Camerinâ€™s place as part of a program

called Kidz Communicate which is limited to two 10-year-olds One boy has ADHD and another is autistic and they visit Camerinâ€™s eight horses, five of which she rescued from the slaughterhouse. But Camerin, a teacher at Timberline high school, wants to expand the program to accommodate more children with learning disabilities. She would like to turn a small house on her property into a classroom where kids can use computers to make scrapbooks documenting their day with the horses. Camerin says the goal is to use the horses to assist the kids in their everyday lives. â€œYou want to take whatever they learn here and take it out,â€? Camerin says. â€œWhen you yell at people they walk away from you, so we talk in quiet voices â€“ we never yell at the horses. Where you want to get to is that you never choose the horse, you make it come to you. So theyâ€™re thinking, â€˜okay what makes people come to you? Youâ€™re kind, youâ€™re

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clinically documented that just being around a horse changes the brain wave patterns of humans. They have a calming presence and are therapeutic to both children and

adults. â€œCalming the brainwave patterns sets the brain up for learning,â€? Camerin says. â€œThe Kidz Communicate program helps all children but espe-

cially children with learning challenges to learn to communicate more effectively. Because horses are fight-or-flight animals, the child also learns that, in order to interact with the horse, they must be calm enough to allow the animal to feel safe in their company.â€? A typical session includes having the child brush the horse â€“ and in the process understanding how their hair feels different from a horseâ€™s mane â€“ feeding the horse, and then working up to having the child lead the horse around. â€œChildren with Attention Deficit Disorder would magically focus on the horse for long periods of time when either grooming or leading the horse,â€? says Levinson in his book Way of the Horse. â€œOnce they understood how to ask for and receive co-operation from the horse, their self-esteem went sky high.â€? Camerin, whoâ€™s idea for Kidz Communicate was born from Levinsonâ€™s material, said getting the child to walk the horse through a series of obstacles is the ultimate goal at the end of the day. â€œHere you have a kid thatâ€™s completely insecure moving around

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an 800 pound animal,â€? she says. Camerin says she would love to be able to offer her program to more Campbell River kids, preferably those over the age of 10, and sheâ€™s in the process of writing proposals for grant funding and doing her best to fundraise. Ideally she would like to hire two Educational Assistants to allow for initial oneon-one work with each child. Sheâ€™s also looking into putting an up an overhang over her barn so she can run the program mostly year-round. â€œWeâ€™re starting small and seeing where we can go with it,â€? Camerin says. â€œIt gives the horse purpose.â€? And the same holds true for the children who get a reprieve from their racing thoughts. â€œItâ€™s always really peaceful here and itâ€™s really quiet,â€? Camerin says. â€œItâ€™s safe.â€?

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t five foot four, and 125 pounds, Ashley Mills was worried she might not make the cut. Less than two years later, the 26-year-old volunteer with Campbell River’s No.2 Fire Hall in Willow Point is fully-certified to work as a firefighter anywhere in North America. “I was nervous, I mean, look at me!” Mills says. “I was worried they’d think I couldn’t do it because of my small stature. I work out really hard to develop my strength.” Mills says she felt welcome and comfortable right away, and when the fire department bought special (smaller) boots and mask for her, she knew she was part of the team. And it’s turned out she has a special role to play. “When we’re called out to a fire, it’s like we’re a small army, each with our special strengths. My size is

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I’ve got someone there to cover, I can go. My boss has even driven me to the call. “You want to go so bad.” The excitement, the rush, the thrill, and knowing they’ve helped someone in need keep these volunteers hooked. “The worst thing is missing a page,” agrees Fraser. Learning the skills is also rewarding, and not something you’d pick up in real life, they point out. “It’s hands-on, it’s complex, it’s the highest level of skill and professionalism,” Fraser says. “And there’s nothing but support. It’s always okay to ask questions. And people are looking out for each other.” “It’s not dangerous,” Mills adds. “There are so many safety precautions, and we’re so

thoroughly trained.” The sense of accomplishment and the strong bond of the lifesaving team are high on their list of reasons to volunteer too. “The fire fighters are amazing people, and I can’t imagine letting them down,” Fraser says. “If anyone wants to join a group that really wants to see you succeed, that genuinely cares about you. If you want to give back and feel accomplished and have rock solid friendships, nothing else compares. And, the kids get to play on

the fire truck.” Are you up for the challenge of steep ladders, height and claustrophobia, all while wearing heavy fire-fighting gear? Test yourself by applying to be an auxiliary fire fighter. If you’re interested, contact the City of Campbell River Fire Department to join the program. Call them at 250-2866266. Or download the application from www.campbellriver. ca (Look under Residents/Fire and Rescue)

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Standing strong for all the women in our lives The real deal on breast cancer prevention With the wealth of health-oriented information available on the Internet, it can be all too easy to confuse reliable, scienti¿c information with unfounded claims of danger. Here are a few breast cancer myths debunked: MYTH: Wearing an underwire bra can cause breast cancer. FACT: The Canadian Cancer Society reports that there is no reliable scienti¿c evidence to support this claim. MYTH: Using underarm deodorant or antiperspirant causes breast cancer. FACT: Several scienti¿c studies have examined this assertion and have disproved any conclusive links at this time. When going for a mammogram, however, women are asked not to use an underarm product containing aluminum,

which might lead to inaccurate screening results. MYTH: Radiation emitted during a mammograpy can increase one’s chances of developing breast cancer. FACT: Mammography technology uses only small, safe amounts of radiation. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation af¿rms that it would take exposure at least 100 times stronger than what is used in a mammogram to pose the kind of risk that outweighs the bene¿ts. MYTH: Abortion and miscarriage are risk factors in developing breast cancer. FACT: Scienti¿c ¿ndings supported by a wide range of medical and health organizations are conclusive that neither spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) nor induced abortion are linked with breast

cancer. MYTH: A hard knock to the breast can predispose the bruised area to developing cancerous cells. FACT: There is no known link between bruised breast tissue and cancer. It is important, however, to be familiar with the contours and texture of your breasts so that any unexplainable tenderness, scaling, or skin irregularities can be checked out by a doctor.

Consult with a family doctor if you notice any of the following changes to your breasts: • • • • • •

redness discharge from the nipple a thickening or lumps in the tissue skin rashes, irritations, or scaly skin puckered skin swelling or persistent pain under the armpits or near the collarbone • changes in the size or shape of a breast or nipple

The most important fact of all is that early detection saves lives: the Canadian Cancer Society recommends an early detection plan of regular breast self-examinations, mammographies every two years for women between 50 and 69, and clinical breast examinations for all women every two years.

These community businesses proudly salute our area’s courageous cancer survivors: “Little minds are subdued by misfortune, great minds rise above them” Washington Irving

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Consult with a family doctor if you notice any of the following changes to your breasts: • • • • • •

These community businesses proudly salute our area’s courageous cancer survivors: “Little minds are subdued by misfortune, great minds rise above them” Washington Irving

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“Energy and persistence conquer all things” Benjamin Franklin

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“To reach our goal, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it.” Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

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“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” Tommy Lasorda

“Show your support by walking in a cancer walk, helping at an organization of making a donation.”

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“Show your support by walking in a cancer walk, helping at an organization of making a donation.”

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“Breast cancer affects us all. It affects our mothers, sisters, wives and friends. Cancer WILL be beaten.”

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“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” Epictetus

“Your own resolution to succeed is more important that any other one thing.” Abraham Lincoln

“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousnes that created it.” Albert Einstein

“This is my body and with all my might I will prevail with one great ﬁght.” J. Joens

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“We’re proud to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in their efforts to ﬁnd a cure.”

“There are always ﬂowers for those who want to see them.” Henri Matisse

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“Cancer is a word, not a sentence.” John Diamond

EVERGREEN PHARMASAVE Alder Medical Centre 277 Evergreen Road • 250-287-3222

“Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.” Winston Churchill

SEYMOUR SERVICES 1860 Antonelli Road • 250-287-3505

“Laugh often - it is good medicine.” Cancer Survivor & EDEN STREET SALON DAY SPA

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Quinsam Coal funds Campbell River salmon health Quinsam Coal has cut a cheque for $4,000 to enhance the good works of the Campbell River Salmon Foundation.

Quinsam’s director of environment and sustainability Darren Cowan said the donation recognizes that “we are supportive of

the foundation’s initiatives and its community-based focus. That is what Quinsam is all about. These folks work in our watersheds and

we work in our watersheds so it’s nice to see a positive contribution on both sides.” Foundation director Mike Gage said: “We’re

excited because our fundraising has been most successful with the resource industries.” Gage said some of the funds will be dedicated to the first year of a Coho inoculation

program in partnership with the Quinsam Hatchery and the Aquatic Health Science Centre. The hatchery has proposed a testing program to determine whether inoculating Coho against vibrio-

sis will increase the survival rate of tagged smolt when they are re l e a s e d i n t o t h e marine environment. Vibriosis is a common bacterial disease that occurs naturally in the marine environment.

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Stunning art created for the human form will be featured Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at the third annual Wearable Art Fashion Show and Silent Auction at the Campbell River Art Gallery. The audience will be amazed as they witness dazzling works of art performed in the show, which is sponsored by Sandy Baker of RE/ MAX Check Realty. Artists from all over the North Island have created pieces for the event, which will feature more wearable art than ever before. The first two Wearable Art Fashion Shows were sell-outs, so be sure to get your ticket soon at the CR Art Gallery’s gift shop ‘Artful Gifts.’ The art pieces will be presented with music in the Main Gallery, with dancers/models in wearable art moving along a meandering cabaret-style walkway through the audi-

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Continued from A1 and Others: Wild Mushrooms of Quadra Island” by Dr. Shannon Berch, SVIMS. $10, 12 and under, $5. Also – artists and photographers are invited to display their mushroom- themed work at the QCC. Please contact Maureen McDowell and Frank Boas to submit – 250 285 2221. Book Bonanza will be selling field guides and other mushroom books at the Friday event – you’ll want to pick up a book for Saturday events, and a Fall-full of mushroom hunting! ■ Saturday, Oct. 6: Guided species collection field trips. Meet at the Community Centre parking lot at 9:30 for 10 a.m. departure – return by 3 p.m. $20 Mushroom Photography – 10 a.m. to 12 noon. With Don Mottershead. Meet at the Community Centre. $20 Wild Mushroom Exploration – a program for children and parents. 11 a.m. to one p.m. Quadra Children’s Centre. $10 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ■ Saturday, Oct. 7: Free – public viewing of the mushroom collection. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Centre (upstairs) Wild Colours: Dyeing with Mushrooms – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Brigid Wilder of GalaWools, Cortes Island. At the Community Centre. $20 Truffle Diversity of the Pacific Northwest – 1:30 to 4:30 pm. a presentation by Dr. Daniel Luoma of Oregon State University, with Joyce Eberhart, OSU. At the Bay View Room, Heriot Bay Inn. $20 Wrap-up Gala Dinner – Three-course mushroom themed dinner – seating at 6 p.m. In Herons at the HBI. $30.

3X8 3X8 Every September, Shoppers Drug Mart® stores across Canada set up a Tree of Life in support of women’s health, with 100% of all proceeds going directly to women’s health initiatives in your community. Over the years, you’ve contributed over $17 million and we’re hoping you’ll help us make a difference again this year.

Footloose and fancy free at Dancing with the Stars Second annual fundraiser for the New Dawn House

he competition is heating up for the second annual Dancing with the Stars. More local celebrities are putting on their dancing shoes to benefit the CR Perinatal Society’s New Dawn House. On Saturday at the Eagle’s Hall the competition will be fierce, and the entertainment unprecedented. For $40 guests will be treated to a full night of fun; including dancing with the local band, Reunion, appies and a “show” that includes a great panel of judges, local stars coupled with professional dance instruc-

tors to give it their all for a cause. The way the benefit works is, if you want to vote for your favourite star, it will cost you money: $5 for one vote, 10 for $15 and $15 for 50. If you can’t make the actual show, you can still pledge towards your favourites through the New Dawn website, or directly to your celebrity of choice. Tickets are available at Stereo Fitness, Chameleon Hair Lounge and Trends and Friends. Among the competitors are: ■ Jan Tees is a Kootenay girl, born and raised in Nelson, but her favourite place now is enjoying her view from her Campbell River home. Tees works tirelessly for the downtown merchants society. She was instru-

mental in getting the street piano up and playing, the big truck parade and Starlight shopping in December, and Easter festivities in the spring – amongst many other things. But her claim to Campbell River fame was inviting Rick Mercer to our city to swim with the salmon. She loves dancing, and remembers watching her parents dance around their living room when she was a child. Last year she was asked to participate as a judge, but was unable to attend – so watch out competitors, sounds like Tees might have some secret “behind the scenes” knowledge of what we’re looking for! ■ Jody Wright was born in Prince George, but spent most of his formative years here in Campbell River. He and his wife left for

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a small time, but in 2010 brought their twin boys back to Campbell River to enjoy this amazing lifestyle. He is an avid hockey player, a member of the notorious “Terror” men’s hockey team. His family has been confused lately as Wright has changed the channel from hockey to So You Think You Can Dance? so dad can pick up a few tricks. Wright is now the general manager for Broadstreet Properties – sister company to Seymour Pacific, and is very proud to represent his company this year. His dancing career started at the Pheonix Middle School dances, and blossomed into weddings and anniversary parties. He even wowed his own wedding guests with a spontaneous re enactment of Footloose.

Learn how to extend your harvest into the winter. Join us as we welcome Kira DeSorcy (edible landscaper, organic farmer and permaculturist) as she guides us through what can be grown successfully during the cooler months. Learn from her experiences working with schools, community gardens and the local agriculture business.

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Date: Saturday, October 13 Time: 10am Location: Campbell River Compost Education Centre Campbell River Compost Education Centre 228 South Dogwood Street, (Across from Strathcona Gardens recreation complex) Campbell River BC Wednesday - Friday 10am - 3pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Tel: 250-287-1625

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The Comox Strathcona waste management’s (CSWM) education centre in the Campbell River is open for the season. Our on-site educator Elaine Jansen will give you a facility tour and answer any of your composting, organic gardening and conservation questions. Follow comoxvalleyrd

and help support our annual Pennies for Presents campaign. All monies are donated to the Knights of Columbus to help local families. Please drop oﬀ at The Mirror Oﬃce 104-250 Dogwood St.

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Family tradgedy generates gift for hospital A terrifying situation for a Campbell River family has turned into a giant fundraiser for the Campbell River hospital. The Uren family was sent into turmoil recently when they’re youngest son, Jacob, 6, fell off the family’s sundeck. Jacob was trying to slide down the railing from the second storey into the backyard when he fell over the edge. He cracked his skull from the top, down to the base of his neck. Jacob was taken to Campbell River hospital where things went from bad to worse. He started throwing up and couldn’t keep his eyes open. He had blood on his brain and doctors consulted with the neurosurgeon at B.C. Children’s Hospital on Jacob’s medical treatment. He stayed in a quiet room while his brain could heal. After hearing about the accident, family friends formed a Facebook group, ‘Get better Jake Uren’ where people who wanted to help out could.

Jacob Uren, 6, hit his head in a backyard accident at home. Money raised to help his family is going back to the hospital.

They had the opportunity to drop off groceries, and meals, and snacks for the Uren’s other two sons to help Jacob’s parents while they were staying at the hospital. The group started with a modest group of friends and has grown to more than 600 and counting. A bank account was set up at TD Canada Trust bank for the family, as well as an account at the bottle depot. A garage sale to help raise funds takes place

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photo booth, and costumes. Both events will be held at the Willow Point Hall. All proceeds, as well as money raised previously, will go the Campbell River hospital. “We have decided as a group that the money raised (bottles, commissions, garage sale donations, monetary donations) should be donated to the Campbell River hospital,” reads a post on the ‘Get better Jake Uren’ Facebook page. “The staff at the Campbell River hospital have been absolutely outstanding. No one foresees tragedies, injuries or illness or wishes them upon anyone, but unfortunately they

happen and with donating the money there everyone can benefit whether it’s directly or indirectly.” And there’s good news on Jacob’s help too. He has been recovering much faster than doctors had expected, however he is still going to have a long recovery ahead of him, but he’s on the mend. Anyone who would like to donate to the garage sale can drop off items at 390 Elizabeth on Friday or at the Willow Point Hall on Saturday before 8 a.m. Bottles can also be dropped off at 390 Elizabeth until this Sunday. For more information call 250-204-2931.

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FRED MARSH 1947 ~ 2012 Fred was born July 14, 1947 in Victoria, BC and died unexpectedly on September 30, 2012 at the age of 65. He was predeceased by his son Gregory, parents Frank and Winnifred, brother Bob and sister Louise. Fred will be forever missed by his loving wife Susan, children Angel (Phillip) and Robert, as well as grandchildren Antonio, Nicholas and Christian and 9 brothers and sisters and their families. A Service to Celebrate Fredâ€™s life will be held on Saturday, October 6th at 12:00pm in the clubhouse at Valley Vista Estates, 4714 Muir Rd., Courtenay. Arrangements have been entrusted to Toneff Funeral Services. Toneff Funeral Services 250 338 4463 â€œwhere your family comes ďŹ rstâ€?

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Dorothy Root March 22, 1929September 30, 2012 Dorothy passed away peacefully in Campbell River Hospital on September 30, 2012. Dorothy will be missed by her loving husband Duane, children Derek (Heidi), Paul (Torang) and Liz (Andrej) and seven grandchildren Cameron, Erika, Rebecca, Nicolas, Max, Luca and Sadie. A mass service will be held in Campbell River at St. Patrickâ€™s Roman Catholic Church, 34 Alder St South on Tuesday, October 9th at 11:00am.

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RANDALL (Etter) Grace Beatrice September 5, 1915 â€“ September 20, 2012 Grace â€œMickeyâ€? of Calgary, passed away on September 20, 2012 at the age of 97 years at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary.

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DEATHS

Lloyd Pestell Oswald September 27th 2012

Passed away with his family by his side on September 27th, 2012 at the Campbell River Hospital at age 86. He is survived by his loving wife Ethelwyn, son Gene (Diane) and family, daughter Connie (Ed) and family. Lloyd was born and raised in the foothills west of Stavely, Alberta where he raised his family and worked until he moved to Campbell River in 1976. The highlight of Lloydâ€™s life were his boats and ďŹ shing on the ocean. He was a wonderful Husband, Father, Granddad and Papa. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Private family arrangements entrusted to Elk Falls Crematorium Island Funeral Services, Campbell River, BC.

We would like to thank all our family & friends for their beautiful ďŹ‚owers, cards, food, phone calls, visits, donations etc. that we received since the passing of our dear Dad & Grandad, Neill Hanna. It gives us great comfort knowing we are surrounded by so many wonderful & amazing people. All your love & support throughout this difďŹ cult time is truly immeasurable. A special thank-you to Rev. Wayne Hughes and the rest of the people who took part and helped with Dad's service. Also a big thank-you to the Masonic Lodge & Shrine Club for the reception following. And last but not least, cheers to our girls who provided the sandwiches & goodies. We couldn't have done it without any of you.

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What do you do when they pass? Do you mourn, do you cry? She was born in a little wooden minerâ€™s hospital in Kaslo, BC with her twin brother. She was born at the end of the mining and exploration era that began BC. There were no mines named after her like there were for her mother. There were no lakes and waterfalls named after her like there were for her grandfather. But she was proud of living in logging camps in the Arrow lakes region before they were dammed, being burnt out, escaping, rebuilding. She was proud of living in White Rock, BC when one only got there by train, and no one lived there in the winter. She was proud of living in Port Moody across from the CPR and feeding the west bound migrants as they rode into town on the rails during the 30s (some of whom never forgot). She was proud of her life long CCF, NDP membership (always a â€œsocialistâ€?). She was proud of her familyâ€™s involvement in the wars of 1812 and American Independence and always maintained her UEL designation.She was proud of her connection with the navy at the (Victoria) Naden naval base. She was proud of her veteran husband, proud of her family through all their trials. She was proud of her designation as a pioneer (Salmo and Nelson) during the BC Centennial. She was proud of getting an education in her 60s, and getting her driverâ€™s license renewal at age 89 for a 5 year period. She was always, quiet - but proud. So what do you do when they pass? Do you mourn, do you cry, or, just be proud? Grace is survived by her children David (Calgary), Jerryl Tancon (Port Alberni) and Jacquie Rud (Nanaimo); ten grandchildren and numerous great-children. She was predeceased by her husband, Randy and her daughter, Robyn Patricia Billy. A Memorial Service will be held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 300 Thulin Street in Campbell River, BC on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Please forward condolences through www.hffs.com. Thank you to all of the wonderful nurses at the Peter Lougheed Hospital and the Rockyview Hospital. HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES â€œHeritage Funeral Homeâ€? Telephone: 299-0100

DEATHS

Robert Alfred (Bob) WHITE Bob passed away Sept 29, 2012 at Trillium Lodge in Parksville. He is survived and will be missed by wife Donna (Robertson), son Christopher (Paulette), daughter Andrea, son David (Sandi), 6 grandchildren â€“ Matthew, Alex, Hailey, Ben, Jacob, and Kassi, brothers Ralph (Judy) and Archie (Elaine), sisters Donna (Lafe Olkovick) and Sylvia (Ernie Zerkee), brotherin-law Bob (Gladys) Robertson, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased and welcomed home by his previous wife & mother of his children, Patricia (Glover) White, parents Fred & Dorothy White, infant sister Dorcas, sister Muriel (Creswell) and sister Violet (Gullett). Bob, who lived all his life on Vancouver Island, was born July 2, 1934 in Comox Hospital at which time Dr. Briggs was paid a hind quarter of venison in lieu of his fees. Bob was a kind, gentle, loving man with a winning smile who always had time for a good â€œb.s.â€? session!! He was a voracious reader who particularly enjoyed â€œCanadianaâ€? and local history books, as well as his collection of antiques and knickknacks. Always a hard worker, he worked in the logging industry (started work from age 15) and with highway maintenance â€“ as well as a â€˜short stintâ€™ as a milkman! His homes and gardens were immaculately kept. He retired in 1996 and was a ďŹ rm believer in social justice. He worked diligently for his trade Unions â€Ś holding steward and executive positions with both the IWA and the BCGEU. During his lifetime, Bob lived in Courtenay, Lake Cowichan area, Rumble Beach, Campbell River, and Parksville, but was always so proud of his Dove Creek origins. He was a member of Knox United Church in Parksville. Bob enjoyed travel ~ ~ ~ especially cruising, RVing, and the odd jaunt to Reno or Laughlin! And oh, how he loved to dance! Bob was a delightful â€œpeople personâ€? who would strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere. His â€œjoie de vivreâ€? is missed by all. We would like to thank all of our supportive friends and the wonderful caring staff at Trillium Lodge. A â€œTime to Remember Bobâ€? will be held at the Bradley Centre, corner of Shearme Rd and Hwy 4A, Coombs, on October 14, 2012 at 1:30PM. Please, no ďŹ‚owers, but if you wish to remember Bob in a tangible way, feel free to donate to your favourite charity. We encourage you to celebrate his life by doing something which makes you feel good â€Ś.. give a random act of kindness, read a favourite poem, take your sweetie out dancing, pick a bucket of blackberries, take your kids trout ďŹ shing, marvel at a glorious full moon, enjoy a glass of wine â€Ś.. and think, â€œHereâ€™s to you, Bob!â€? YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (1-877-264-3848) in care of arrangements.

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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. Thursdays at 1:00pm, 7:30pm and on Sunday evenings at 8pm at the 7th Day Adventist Church at 300 Thulin St. Also there is a meeting at the Children’s Center on Quadra on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm. For more information call Lynne at 250-287-3184 or Lisa at 250-914-4999. We Care!

Found I-Phone. Sept.18. Alder and Evergreen. Come to the Mirror ofﬁce to ID. 104-250 Dogwood Street.

CLOSE TO Georgia Park Elementary. 4 spots avail. for in home care. Call (250)9230905 or (250)204-4659.

LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Leslie Sanderson, who died on August 25, 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 11 day of November 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. Andrew Ingram Sanderson, Executors c/o Shook Wickham Bishop & Field, Barristers and Solicitors, 906 Island Highway, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W 2C3.

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Emcon Services Inc., Road and Bridge Maintenance contractor, is looking for Auxiliary Equipment Operators for the current winter season, preferably with experience operating snowplows and sanding trucks. Operators are needed for Denman and Hornby Islands, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Cortes and Quadra islands, Gold River, Sayward, Woss, Tahsis and Port Hardy. Qualiﬁcations include: • Valid BC Driver’s Licence (minimum Class 3 / air). • Proven highway trucking experience • Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and • Operating a variety of transmissions • Pre-employment drug screening Qualiﬁed applicants are invited to submit résumés, along with photocopy of driver’s licence, an up-todate driver’s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc., 3190 Royston Road PO Box 1300, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 FAX: (250) 336-8892 Email: island@emconservices.ca *Please specify the area that you would be able to work*

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DRIVERS WANTED: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 wks. Vacation & Beneﬁts Package. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

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ORACLE TUTORING

INGLIS WASHER and Dryer, (white), work perfectly, $350 OBO for the set. Call (250)338-1531.

OUTDOOR SHED, Rubbermaid type, 4x6, $250 (paid $600). Call (250)339-9126.

#21 - 251 McPhedran, CR. “Paciﬁc Maples” Patio Home... Approx. 800 sq ft., 2 bdrm patio home; with gas ﬁreplace and enclosed garage. Asking $179,999. Please call 250287-4765 or 250-830-0246.

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AUCTIONS Auction House Vancouver Isle 1611 Hudson Road, Comox. 250-941-1999. Tues @ 6 PM.

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BOOKS, COINS, STAMPS 1976 MONTREAL Olympic coins, $75. Also, buying collector coins, new ones and old ones. Call Cody local (250)792-9485.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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Campbell River Hyundai is looking for a sales person! Are you looking to start your Career? We have an aggressive pay plan and great beneﬁts program. No experience required, we will train the right female or male. Apply in person to: Chris Martin, Asst.Manager.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ELECTRICAL ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-204-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

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Campbell River Hyundai is looking for an Apprentice Mechanic or Technician. Must be 3rd year or higher. Medical & Dental, Competitive pay. Please drop off resume to Luan our service manager or email lnguyen@campbellriverhyundai.ca

Campbell River Hyundai & Subaru is looking for an experienced oil and lube technician. Bring in your resume to Luan Parts & Service Manager or email Inguyen@campbellriverhyundai.

GARDENING HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Campbell River location. Guaranteed $12/hour, 25% proﬁt sharing, paid overtime, beneﬁts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1-866-472-4339 today for an interview.

HOSPITALITY BAR STAFF, Line Cooks, F/T is required. Min. 2 yrs exp., must be a team player and hard worker. Year round work. Resumes to: File M168 C/O Campbell River Mirror, 104250 Dogwood St., Campbell River, BC, V9W 2X9.

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED at Eden Street Salon and Day Spa. Are you looking for a place where you will be appreciated and you can ﬂourish? We are the right place with a mature business and strong leadership looking for you! Must have internal motivation to provide exceptional customer service and a great team player! Apply in person with resume to 2701 Eden Street, Campbell River.

Concrete Prep. Place & Finishing (Fort McMurray) Well established concrete company currently looking to hire EXPERIENCED Concrete Prep Place, Finish & Forming Journeyman that are self motivated, energetic able to operate new Bobcat and equipment. Drivers license abstract requested. Residential & large commercial projects. Min 5 years experience. (if you have a drinking/drug dependency please do not waste our time) email: truenorthconcreterh@gmail.com

HELP WANTED LASOTA CONTRACTING LTD. requires F/T & qualiﬁed • Hoe Chuck Operators, (2 positions). • Processor Operator. for the Port McNeill area. Fax resumes to: (250)956-2880 or email: lasota6@telus.net

ADMINISTRATOR for preschool/daycare. Please email resume with cover letter to cmartin31@shaw.ca BANNISTER AUTO GROUP If you are energetic, creative and motivated and have the desire to join a “Customer First Family”, then we should invite you to come grow with us. We are one of Western Canada’s fasted growing automotive companies. We have an opening at our GM store in Vernon for a Sales Manager. Interested in joining our team? Contact Darryl Payeur @ 1-888-410-5761 or email your resume to darryl@bannisters.com. Bannister GM Vernon, Bannister GM Edson, Bannister Honda Vernon, Browns GM Dawson Creek, Champion GM Trail, HuberBannister Chevrolet Penticton, Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm.

REAL ESTATE

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LOOKING FOR key individuals to join us in our business adventure. Minimal investment required. change@telus.net

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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The Island Coastal Economic Trust is seeking a qualiﬁed individual to ﬁll the position of Administrative Coordinator. Responsibilities include the management of corporate documents and processes, coordination of Board and Regional Advisory Committee meetings, preparation of information packages, stakeholder communications as well as providing information to the general public. Tasks will also include administrative support to the CEO, preparation of correspondence and updating web content.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

PERSONAL SERVICES

FELLER BUNCHER- Duncan, BC. We are looking for a fulltime Feller Buncher operator. Our logging operations are with Timberwest in the Lake Cowichan area. Wage and beneﬁt package as per the USW Coast Master Agreement. Please fax resume to 604-736-5320 or email to: kenfraser@telus.net. FAMILY RESOURCE Association requires an FASD/CDBD Family Support Worker for details go to www.d69fra.org

PERSONAL SERVICES COUNSELLING

Hypnotherapy & Counselling Brian E. Daly MH.CHt

250-205-0358

Adams Yard/Tree Service. Hedge trimming, log splitting, lawn/garden maint. Tree pruning & removal. 250-203-5324 SHAWN’S MOWING Etc. Hedges, Gutters, Yard Maintenance and more. Free Estimates. Call 250-850-9116.

SPRING LAMB for sale. Live, local farm raised. $150 (each). Call (250)203-0903.

FRIENDLY FRANK 4 DRAWER Birch wood desk, excellent condition, $99. Call (250)923-8296.

FUEL/FIREWOOD 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.

FURNITURE 4 HIGHBACK Wicker Chairs, light colour with 2 matching tables. Best offer. 9 Collector’s framed Owl plates with certiﬁcates Best offers Call 250923-5692 LEATHER CHESTERFIELD and swivel/recliner chair with otoman, $300. Floor model stereo with 2 tape decks, 2 equalizers, record player and 2 HUGE speakers, $80. Call (250)339-4225.

HANDYPERSONS Not Just another Handyman! 23 yrs experience. Specializing in reroofs/repairs, bathrooms, drywall/repair, fencing/repair,framing/rot repair & dump runs. Seniors Discount. Serving C.R.-Courtenay - Sayward. RENO 250-203-3315

HOME IMPROVEMENTS A FINISHING & RENOVATION company, Husband and wife team, Journeyman Contractor and Interior Designer for kitchen cabinets, drywall mudding & painting, Bathrooms, Fireplace Mantels. Free Estimates, call Design House BC 250-2044417.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED We Buy Most Items of Value Antique & used furniture,silver cutlery, coins, jewelry, tea set, bowls. Silver rings, chains, watches.Estate items, tools, ﬁshing etc. Copper wire, gold scrap brass. Free & secure house calls.Call Ron@ oddball antiques. Campbell River,Comox. 250-204-1237

SPORTING GOODS 17’ COLEMAN Fiberglass canoe, square end. Comes with: three paddles, as new electric motor, two 12-volt batteries. $1,000. ﬁrm. 250-286-3722. SURFBOARD- NSP 8’6” epoxy longboard w/ Dakine bag. Excel. cond., seldom used. Tri ﬁn, mid: 22 5/8”, thick: 3”, leash. Bag & board $525. Eves or msg. 250-923-8439

STORE EQUIPMENT/FIXTURES CONTENTS OF 3 chair Barber Styling Shop (Courtenay). Please call 250-897-4533.

Grader snow wing and blade. Also grader chains. Good working cond. 1600x24 & 100x24. 250-287-7953.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ASHIYA ALTO saxophone, gently used, was $700. Now $600. Lrg bird cage with starter kit incld’s food, book and accessories, new, was $120. Now $100. Call (250)923-1885. BEIGE GLIDER with ottoman $150 like new. 1 book case 47”H, 24”W, 11”D $25. Full set Sandra Palmer Clubs with extras and cart, $50. Full set men’s clubs with extras & cart, $50. 250-334-3213

7175 HIGHLAND Dr. Port Hardy. 2520 sq ft 4bdr home. 2 landscaped lots joined. 2dr garage. Walkout basement/suite. 250-949-8922 or www.island.net/~ﬁshnet. CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

C.R. WILLOW POINT. 3-bdrm 2 bath + sep. studio. Fenced yard & RV Parking. $269,900. Newer rancher, 5yr warrantee. (778)420-4256, (250)202-8788

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS Cute, cozy condo. 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bth. Three very new appliances. Mountain view. Close to schools. A must see. 250-923-9399

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY

TOTAL LAWN & GARDEN CARE Time for Fall Clean up Gardening, pruning, lawn mowing etc. Jeff (250)-205-0664 Gabrielle (250)205-0661

Pergala, Carport or woodshed? Project. Post and beam, full dimensions, local milled cedar, 1@14”x8”x24’ 1@12”x8”x24’ 2@8”x8”x12’ 2@8”x8”x10’ 8@4”x8”x4’ (braces) 16 rafters 2”x8”x18’ 2@6”x8”x14’ 4@Saw horses. $2,900 no tax, 250-336-8684

1820 Fern Dr - Private sale new price $279,500 Impressive Willow Point Rancher, solidly built, great layout 1550sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 5 bay window, hardwood ﬂoors, new roof, garage RV parking, large master bdrm, jetted tub, lots of upgrades, lighted crown moulding. Open house: Aug 18 & 25 (1011am). A Must see, call for appointment 250 923-8359. No realtors or solicitors! DUPLEX CLOSE in Campbell River comes w/2 rental suites, presently rented, $3000. Buy 1/2 $189,000 or full duplex, $355,000. (250)923-2219.

PORT HARDY 2400 sq ft house has been totally revamped, all new wiring, heating, plumbing & all new appliances. Large private yard with good sized deck & patio. Ample room for RV’s, boats - has lots of potential. $255,000. Call 250-230-7540. PORT HARDY Woodgrove Gardens; 2 bdrms, fully furnished with brand new furniture, laundry, dishwasher, fridge & stove. Laminate ﬂooring, new paint, new kitchen & new blinds. Close to all amenities. Asking $46,000 furnished, $40,000 unfurnished. Call Jason @ 250-949-1125. PORT MCNEILL - Must Sell! Renovation in progress. 2100 sq.ft. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, new laundry room w/ washer & dryer. New perimeter drains, roof in great shape. All new windows & exterior doors. large sunny backyard & great view. Tons of potential. $160,000 or make us a reasonable offer. Call 250956-3816 or 250-956-2135.

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PETS CAMPBELL RIVER DOG FANCIERS SOCIETY Show Handling classes, starts Wed Oct 3 at 6:30pm and 7:15pm. Pre-register by phone: Laura (250) 203-9170. Please visit our website for schedule & details www.campbell riverdogfanciers.com or info only contact Heather, 287-9466.

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Oyster River/Black Creek DELUXE SCOOTER, as new. Call 923-8937 FIBRE WINE Making Kit (ﬁlter & 5 carboys 10 gals ea $110. Electric Time Delay House Heater $65. Jennings Wheel Chair $100. Phone 250-890-3304. FOR SALE 1-200 KW/250 KVA/300 amp 480 generator Cat engine 3406B c/w 1-1800 litre double wall Tidy Tank. $7000. Call 250-949-8133. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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CENTRAL- 1190 South Alder St. Sat. Oct. 6, 8am-noon. Not my grandma’s stuff :) Household items, some furniture, entertainment items & more! Forget the Garage Sale, Use Clutter Busters. Experts in downsizing & estates. We love garage sales,attics crawl spaces & clutter. Free estimates we buy collectables and old stuff including coins. 250-8307118

HUGE FUNDRAISING Garage sale, at the Willow Point Hall. Sat. Oct. 6, 8am-noon. Fun Fair 1-4pm - Games, prizes & photo booth. All proceeds to Campbell River Hospital. MOVING SALE - Sea kayaks, camping gear, tents, ofﬁce furniture, and more. Corner of Harper Rd & Heriot Bay Rd in the Village Square on Quadra Island. 250-285-3600 Begins Friday October 5th!

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REAL ESTATE

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HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

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Water and City views. Newly updated 2 & 3 bdrm suites with large balcony & beautiful views. Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager

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PORT MCNEILL-Ocean view 3 bdr, 5 appl, 1.5 bath. All laminate ﬂooring upstairs, hot tub, pool table, wrap around deck with large workshop underneath. $139,000. Call 250956-3417 or 250-902-8182.

WILLOW POINT: 1 level patio home in est. adult-oriented complex. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, finished office in 1300 sq.ft. Awesome updates incld skylight, new cabinets, tiled ent., real oak flrs. This end unit is bright and sunny, with a lovely back patio. Walking dist. to shops, medical services, markets and the Sea Walk. To view call 250-923-7792. $219,000. Finest unit in complex!

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

WILLOW POINT, ocean view, 2 bdrm luxury condo, all appls, hrdwd ﬂoors, granite counters, walking distance to market, on the seawalk, 55+ bldg, 1 underground prkg, N/S, N/P, $1150 mo. (250)390-3332.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUNNY QUIET mobile home, in 55+ park, Oyster River. New windows/ screens. 14 pc solid oak kitchen cabinets, new 3-pc bathroom. 1050 sq.ft. Pad $300./mo. Needs interior ﬁnished. Offers. (250)923-4701.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 QUIET bdrm. Close to downtown & hospital. Ground ﬂoor, 1/2 block off Island Hwy. Ocean view off patio. $640/mo. Call Jorn 250-2049120. Available Now. 2 bdrm 1.5 bth. Lots of storage. Good location. Close to schools. $875 mth. Avail Nov 1st, Refs req’d 250-923-9399 2 Bdrm Oceanfront Apt, 321 Isl Hwy. Avail Now. N/P, N/S. Adult Oriented. $900 Phone 250-286-6130 CAMPBELL RIVER- 1 bdrm Oceanfront$1,200/mo. NS/NP. 250-830-4222 8-9pm. CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm + den, close to town. Quiet, secure, adult oriented, 820 Alder Street. $685 mo. Avail Oct 1. Call 250-830-4056.

PATIO HOME ESTATE SALE Lovingly maintained move in ready home in the sought after, centrally located Eagle ridge Estate in Comox. 55+ complex. $208.000 250-3388956 PORT MCNEILL, 5 bdrm, 2668 sq ft, water view, carport, 12’x16’ shop, boat shed, F/P, new roof, deck, cul-de-sac, $240,000 obo (Reduced Now). Call (250)956-4547. PORT MCNEILL, small 2 bdrm, 1 bathroom, partial ocean view, new roof and ﬂooring, easy care fenced yard, great starter or retirement home. Asking $135,000. Possible rent-to-own for qualiﬁed buyer. Call 250-956-2388 250-902-9582.

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.

WILLOW POINT- 1 bdrm bach, 2812 C Fairmile. $580 hydro incld. Call 250-898-8462

SUITES, UPPER CAMPBELL RIVER Oceanfront Fully Furnished suite. 1 bdrm, 1 bath, $900. nego. Oct. 1st. Drive by 1047 South Island Hwy. call 1-604-892-5134 renechambers@shaw.ca

360 LEISHMAN- 2 bdrm w/loft reno’d, clean, 2 baths, laundry, Available Nov 1. $800/mo. Call 250-204-2977.

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ROOMS FOR RENT Furnished rooms. $400450/ea Cable/wireless, laundry incl. Oceanview. 1/2 block to bus. NS, NP. 250-287-3616

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING GOLDEN GROVE Care Facility has immediate openings in beautiful home like setting for seniors. Respite room available. For more info: 250923-7049.

MOTORCYCLES

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CARS 1990 PLYMOUTH Voyageur. Lots of recent repairs, new brakes, rad, fuel pump, exhaust. Good running order. $700 OBO. Carol 250-902-0887.

2003 Ford Taurus SEL Wagon 176,000km new brakes, summer & winter tires, a/c, 6 cd player, jump seat for 2 small kids, keyless entry, power everything, leather/woodgrain, luxurious $2500 obo. 250-650-2314 2006 MAZDA 5. Fully loaded, seats 6, new tires & brakes. $9500. Call (250)203-0134.

1995 GRAND PRIX(Pontiac) 2 Dr. SDN. 6 cyl. Automatic. 160,000km. Great cond. Runs great. $2200 obo. (250)9234868 2012 MAZDA 2. Moving. Must sell. Approx. 700km. Tinted back windows. Excellent condition. Asking 14,000 O.B.O. 250-923-0805. Campbell River

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1985 COACHMEN Camper, 10.5 feet, newer fridge, 19 gallon fresh water with new pump, 4 burner range, furnace, toilet, converter, new mattress, hydraulic jacks, 1 piece metal roof. In really good shape, $3000 obo. Call (250)923-2898.

MOTORCYCLES 1997 BUICK Lesabre. New head gasket, brakes,great shape. Smooth ride! $3500 250-871-6069/604-4838181

1988 DODGE 3/4 ton and Camper, 2WD with 8 ft 9’ Slumber Queen. Both in excellent condition. 250-287-8261 TAHOE STAR Edition, 32’x8’, 3 axle trailer- 2 identical units, fully furnished, fridge, micro, heat, A/C, TV, A/C power. Used for movie production. $3,900. Call (250)285-2099.

2003 CHEV Malibu- 4 door Sedan, 141,000 km, 1 owner, automatic, AM/FM/CD player, fully loaded, good shape, runs well, $3500 obo. Please call (250)335-2795.

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2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

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1999 ACURA, 95,000 KM, leather interior, 2 door, includes frame hitch bike rack. Asking $5000 obo. Call 250-339-2767

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CAMPBELL RIVER 2-bdrm. Large yard, 5 appl’s. High efﬁciency gas heat. $850./mo. Avail. Nov. 1st. 250-923-4594

Rancher new inside. Clean and cozy 3bd 2bth. Hardwood. Lrge yard. NS Small pet. $1050/mnth. 250-850-1338

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3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher, newly reno’d, $1200/mo. Also, for sell $211,000. (250)926-6616.

PANORAMIC VIEW 2-BDRM top ﬂoor suite. Very quiet, close to town. W/D. Avail now. NP/NS. $900. (250)287-7970.

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120 S. Murphy St. 3 bdrm + partial bsmt. Ocean View. Central loc Ref req. $925 mth, avail Nov 15.250-287-0011

OCEAN VIEW lovely 4-5 bdrm 3 bth; in law suite; N/S. North Campbell River. $1425. 250287-8583. drpwolf@gmail.com

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HOMES FOR RENT

OYSTER RIVER 1Bdrm cottage, newly remodeled, close to shops/bus, adult bldgs. 55+ NS/NP, cozy ﬁreplace lndry avail. $625. Call 250-923-2994

Turnkey Ocnfrt. 1 Bed. Avail. immed.N/S,N/P, $1,100/1,250 Mo. Call Carol 250-286-1187

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

Spacious comfy 3 bdrms. laminate, wood, elec, ocean view, huge yard n/s, small pet. $900 250-850-1338

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ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556

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NICE 2 bdrm suite side by side duplex near Mercroft village. 1.5 bath enclosed garage recent renos. $890.00 mth, Ref req’d non smoking 250-287-8750

ERIKSON RD- Superior 3bdrm, 2.5 bath duplex. Master w/3-pc ensuite. NS/NP. Cat ok. $1025/mo (250)286-0959.

SEAVIEW MANOR, 1 & 2 BDRM Apts. Quiet, secure, includes heat & hot water onsite Manager. Call 250-2866513 or 250-204-5799.

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CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm duplex, F/S, W/D, wood stove, close to hospital & town. NS/NP. $750. (250)286-4238.

CAMPBELL RIVER: Cedar Place Apt. Avail. immediately. Responsible tenants wanted for a clean, quiet, secure, managed building with family atmosphere. Close to hospital. Laundry facilties on site. Refs req’d. Call 250-914-4314.

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2 BDRMS- Large townhouse style apts, close to hospital, 3 schools, on site W/D. Small pets ok. $750. 250-202-0656.

2 BEDRM. W/D F/S, heatilator ﬁreplace, fenced back yd.pets welcome,quiet neighbourhood, close to town. Avail Nov 15th $850/Mth.250-923-4924

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm, lrg fenced yrd, in town, F/S, W/D. N/S, 1 small pet considered. Avail Oct. 1st. $900+ utils. (250)337-8467.

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.

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CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm Townhouse near Rotary Beach Park. No pets, no inside smoking. $710. Call (250)287-3990.

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CAMPBELL RIVER- New 2 bdrm + den, ocean & city views, big kitchen, D/W, laundry, yard, own driveway, close to all amenities. Nicest suite in town. $995/mo inclds heat. Avail now. Call 250-465-9190.

2 BDRM, ﬁreplace, 5 appls, storage area. Great location w/ downtown view.NP $800/mnth Ref. req’d. 250-286-6672

HOUSES FOR SALE

HYDE CREEK, 11 1/2 acres for sale, located, 10 KM south of Port McNeill, potential subdivision. Roads and electric on 2 sides. Slight slope with southern exposure and a bit of ocean view. Price $249,000. Phone 250-741-4082 or evenings 250-753-1578.

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Total Concept Management & Realty Inc. • 250-286-0110 • 11-1335 Creekside - 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath townhome, 4 appliances. $975/mo. Available Nov. • 38-940 - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, facing green space. $600/mo. No pets • 169-202 S. Isl. Hwy - furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath on ocean. $1500/mo. • Stagg Road - 4 bdrm 2 bath house. Large yard and deck freshly painted available for Aug 15th. $1425/mo. • Lease Incentive - 701 Hilchey - Oct. 1, 3 bedroom 2 bath at Trail’s Edge. $1100/mo. • 301-2676 S. Isl. Hwy - 3 bdrm, 2 bath & den. $1675/mo. • 3671 Brind’Amour - 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, s/s appliances, gas ﬁreplace. $1295/mo. Call ofﬁce for more rentals. Our rental listings are almost all rented. We need your rental property!

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1&2 bedrooms available Heat and hot water included. Adult oriented. Indoor cat welcome. On-site coin laundry. References required. Call 250-914-0105 to view.

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1 bedroom available immediately, central CR, quiet building, includes phone, internet & cable. On-site coin laundry. Rental references required. Call 778-348-0177 to view.

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1 bedroom available immediately, central location, quiet building, elevator and coin laundry. Heat hot water, phone, internet & cable included. Rental references required. Call 778-348-0177 to view.

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HOMES FOR RENT ❖ Ocean Grove Rancher: 3 bed, 2 bath with fully fenced back yard. Available Oct 15th for $1250/month. SUITES FOR RENT ❖ Tyee Gardens: 3 bed, 2 bath, 3rd floor walk-up, ocean view condo. Recently renovated. Available now for $1100/month. ❖ Discovery Point: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, south facing suite with 4 appliances. Available October 1st for $800/month ❖ Oceanfront Suite in Seaside: 2 bedrooms plus den. Available October 1st for $1000/month ❖ 1 Bedroom Basement Suite: in Ocean Grove area waterfront home. All inclusive for $800/month ❖ Upland Drive: 2 - 2 bdrm units in 8-plex – 2nd floor, ocean view with newly renovated bathrooms. One unit also has a den. Looking for quiet tenants. $780/month ❖ Sunset Ridge: 2 bed apt with 4 appliances. Recently renovated. Available now for $690/month ❖ You Need Furnished? We Have Furnished! 2 bedroom all-inclusive suites available short and long term from $850 to $1200/month. Also a furnished 2 bdrm executive oceanview suite, rent negotiable. ġ Inventory wanted for complete property management. ġ

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TRUCKS & VANS

BOATS

24’ 2005 Mallard. Port Hardy area. Nice layout with lots of great features. $10,000 OBO. Call 250-902-0878.

1997 GMC Sierra 4x4 Diesel 3/4 ton, extended cab. 192,000km, manual trans. good tires, new shocks/exhaus system, wired for camper. $8900. 250-926-0722 or 250830-8105.

14 1/2 ft. Cope Alum 5 ft. Beam 25HP Yamaha (‘90) w/battery charger. Eagle sounder (2010) 2-down riggers (one elec) Rods, prawn traps, elec boat winch $3300 Call Bob 250-338-1676

91-9ft Slumber Queen Camper. Great condition, well cared for. Lots of storage. $4300 OBO. 250-923-7508.

2004 GMC SIERRA, silver grey, ext cab. 4x4, fully loaded, trailer tow pkg. Canopy, box liner, 92,000 km. Ex cond, very clean, no accidents. $16,900. 250-287-2607.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.

1996 JIMMY 4x4 New battery & brakes. Runs well. Located in Port Hardy. $2500 obo. Call Bev 250-949-9458.

TRUCKS & VANS

Truck Canopy. Fits 8 ft box. Smokey metallic grey. Sliding window. All windows tinted. Lockable. Originally on 2008 Ford 350. Asking $675 obo. Excellent condition. Call 250703-0243.

UTILITY TRAILERS Southland torque ﬂex axle trailer. 5000kg GW. tric brakes. Deck needs $1500. 250-926-0772 or 830-8105.

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16 1/2’ ﬁberglass boat & galvanized trailer. Comes w/ 2 electric down riggers, GPS chart blotter, Eagle depth sounder, CB, compass, 2 Honda outboards: 7.5HP & 50HP. Runs good. $5800 Call 1-250-205-1218.

1979 BAYLINER. 27ft x8ft w/ less than 500hrs on new eng. $ elec’s. Elec. tilt 9.9 kicker. Elec. start & tilt. Moorage paid til next May. Reduced to $7000 for quick sale. For a ride call Ed 250-287-4009.

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MARINE BOATS

1995 Plymouth Voyager. 7 passenger. Only 126,000km. $1500. Call 250-923-6887 or see at 3810 Peak Drive, Campbell River.

16FT MISTY RIVER 30 hrp and 6 hrp outboards. Doesn’t leak. $3500 OBO. 20FT MALIBU Recent work to engine. $5000 OBO Call 250-902-0878.

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Mount Washington will run Mile High Scenic Rides one more time this weekend before winter arrives.

Chairlift rides go one more weekend M o u n t Wa s h i n g ton wants you to save money this weekend and support the local foodbank at the same time. The fabled Turkey Sale, where brand name ski and snowboard gear gets discounted down to irresistible prices, combines with the last Mile High Scenic Chairlift Rides before the winter snow arrives. “With the unbelievable weather we’ve seen up here as of late, we decided to run the Eagle Chair for sightseeing this Saturday,” says

Brent Curtain, spokesperson for Mount Washington. “Just bring a cash donation or nonperishable food item for the local food bank in exchange for a lift ticket to get up and see the amazing fall colours in the alpine.” The Mile High Chairlift Rides run noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. The Turkey Sale takes place at Altitude Sport and Gift and Mtn Tek and begins noon on Friday, October 5. The sale lasts until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7.

“This is the best time to buy last season’s gear at blowout prices, plus you can save anywhere from 10-25 per cent on new gear for this winter,” Curtain adds. The Mount Washington community is also celebrating this weekend. Tourism Mount Washington is hosting a Homeowners BBQ on Saturday evening at Fat Teddy’s Grill and a Pancake Breakfast at the Vancouver Island Mountain Centre on Sunday morning. “We hope to see all members of the alpine

community this weekend,” explains Sarah Nicholson, Manager for Tourism Mount Washington. “It’s the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming winter season.” The stunning Vancouver Island Mountain Centre, which opened last December, will also be open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. This is the perfect opportunity to check out the facility. For more information, visit mountwashington.ca

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C a m p b e l l R ive r could be the birthplace for a groundbreaking innovation to foster communication between our youth with the launch of a new radio station. Kidz Talk Radio, a prog ram designed for students through middle school to high school, is tentatively set to take to the airwaves on Oct. 19. The program, designed as an after school or weekend project, is the brainchild of Timberline teacher Diana Camerin, who was inspired by an article she read about the lack of communication between youth. “So I thought ‘why don’t we give them an opportunity to communicate in a different way,’” said Camerin during a presentation to city council Tuesday night. “Let’s look at something where they actually have to do research and they have to communicate, so we came up with Kidz Talk Radio. They have to do research, they have to communicate, they have to read, they have to do PSAs (public service announcements), and they have to talk

to each other, using current technology to verify their sources.” Camerin has already written the curriculum for the program and she’s enlisted the help of former River FM DJ Dave Reynolds and social media guru Sean Smith. With the help of local radio stations, Camerin and her students have already created videos explaining the teaching value around the radio station product. Camerin’s goal is to put in a streaming Internet radio system at the Robron Learning Centre to podcast out broadcasts from the Multicultural Association so people visiting Campbell River from abroad and those who have chosen to relocate here can tell the world why they chose Campbell River. The aim is to have a forum where youth

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can talk about their passion, whatever it may be. The idea has already spawned a possible Kidz Talk Aboriginal program. “I want you to think a b o u t wh a t t h a t sounds like when our Aboriginal youth actually speak to an elder in their own language and broadcast that out to the world from Campbell River,” Camerin said. The program also has the potential to get teens more involved in their community. “Kidz Talk Community, an older age program, where they find out what’s going on in the community and talk about it in a podcast,” Camerin said. “Writing a PSA for things like Spirit Square or whatever it is that’s going on and having a voice that they can broadcast to the world.” Camerin already

has a plan for taking the program nationwide. “The proposal I wrote is currently sitting on Jimmy Pattison’s desk,” she said. “I have asked them to consider becoming the sponsor to take this program from Campbell River out through their broadcast system. Now that’s a fairly lofty goal and I don’t know if it’s going to happen but if it doesn’t, I am going to find Jimmy’s phone number and I am going to call him and we’ll get it in a different way.” The last piece is using the program to set students up for post secondary education. Camerin has already been working with BCIT to use Kidz Talk Radio as a firstyear credit program. What’s missing is the funding. Camerin’s prog ram is challenging to win

$150,000 in the Aviva Community Fund contest, which pits community projects against one another in a bid to garner the most votes. Other Campbell R ive r c a m p a i g n s vying for votes include the Tidemark which is trying to raise money for new seats, computerized stage lighting, online ticketing system, and an in-house projection system and monitors. Also in the running is The River House, a project submitted by Smith to have a central place for volunteers who work on a variety of local causes, from Relay for Life to Cameryn’s Cause. MARS bird rescue society and an Aboriginal literacy program are also competing for votes and would benefit Campbell River. Go to www.avivacommunityfund.org to cast a vote.

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The week of Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2012

ARIES

LIBRA

No matter what type of negotiation you’re involved in, take care to rely on exact information. Relying on your impressions will cause you more confusion than anything else.

You might witness an unfair remark that causes a bit of a stir around you. You will have an important role to play in restoring harmony.

TAURUS You may get involved in some kind of sports activity. Your competitive spirit will take over and coming in second will be out of the question. You will enjoy all the glory you worked for.

GEMINI If you’re feeling overtired, it means, paradoxically, that you need to get more exercise. Adopting a new lifestyle will give you a lot more energy.

CANCER Stress isn’t necessarily a negative thing. It could provide you with the necessary motivation to achieve some brilliant exploits. Schedule some time away from work so you can balance out the diﬀerent areas of your life.

LEO People with this sign often thirst for power. You were born to be a leader and to manage your own empire. This week many of the necessary elements to start your own small business will fall into place.

VIRGO A vacation looms on the horizon. Even if it doesn’t take place for a few months, now’s the time to start preparing — perhaps by getting a new passport. ANSWER TO CROSSWORD

SCORPIO You ﬁnd it hard to tolerate any kind of injustice and you tend to try and resolve unjust situations by yourself. While you play the parts of policeman and judge in one such situation this week, a bit of tact will allow you to manage things more successfully.

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SAGITTARIUS You will work with a great deal of energy and thoroughness to come to an agreement or sign a contract. Even if you suﬀer a lot of anxiety and sleeplessness, you will be extremely successful in the end.

ACROSS 1. Limbless animal 5. Detail 9. Certain pilot 12. Weight unit 15. Horrible 16. Industrial fuel 17. Small explosion 18. Single unit 19. Elk or moose 20. Verb for Ali Baba

CAPRICORN You may be given a position of authority at work. For the sake of your health it is important to learn how to control your emotions and to express them appropriately when you need to.

AQUARIUS You will see some almost instantaneous results with a new diet. You’ll ﬁnd this very satisfying and you’ll be very proud of yourself.

PISCES You’ll be able to express your feelings with tact and integrity to family members with whom you have something to settle. There will be a bit of nostalgia in the air.

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21. Suggest 23. Talking bird 25. Slow-witted 26. Chocolate bean 29. Astrology diagram 32. Muscle 36. Bikini, e.g. 37. Rifle cleaner 39. Paddle 40. Swing 41. Shish ____ 44. Act

46. Double agent 47. Washes off 50. Actress Sophia ____ 51. Street talk 53. Strip of equipment 55. Proportion 58. Sweetie 60. Wine cask 63. Quinella variation 65. Command to Fido

67. Purpose 68. Mission 69. Continuous series 72. Bury 74. Not guilty, e.g. 76. Cheer 78. Squash 79. Quiz answer 81. Cave sound 83. Violent confrontations 86. Seaweed gel 88. Sodden 92. Have unpaid bills 93. Corroded 94. Volcanic fluid 95. Someone who fibs 96. Ginger drink 97. Gel 98. Blustered 99. Tense DOWN 1. Do sums 2. Flaky dessert 3. Metallic deposit 4. Of the skin 5. Religious image 6. November’s gem 7. ____ out (make do) 8. Roger and Pete, e.g. 9. Seem 10. Pipe material 11. Long heroic poem 12. “____ Close for Comfort” 13. Switch positions 14. Barbara Bush, ____ Pierce 22. “____ Sematary” 24. Yellow egg part 25. Vague 26. Hansoms

27. At the summit of 28. Duplicate 30. Breakfast juice 31. Smears 33. Frost 34. House overhang 35. Brown songbird 38. Pastrami palace 42. Roaring Twenties, e.g. 43. Secure with rope 45. Glutton 48. Cry of discovery 49. Temper tantrum 51. Attack, Fido! 52. Loads 54. Kind of room 55. Garner 56. Leaf’s angle 57. Unexciting 59. From a distance 60. Ballerina’s skirt 61. Purchaser 62. Geek 64. Sports figure 66. Lofty 70. Reddish brown 71. Earlier than, in poems 73. Soup pasta 75. Fore’s counterpart 77. Throw with force 80. Alack’s partner 82. Stomach 83. Serpent 84. Hole puncher 85. Golfing device 86. Priestly garment 87. “For Me and My ____” 89. Benefit 90. Periodical, for short 91. Be nosy

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Battle of the Warriors Above, Nolan Seward of the Campbell River Warriors U13 rep soccer team slides under the kick of a Harbour City FC opponent from Nanaimo. Left, the Campbell River Warrior goalkeeper gets some air while thwarting a scoring attempt by Harbour City FC. The Warriors are part of the Upper Island Soccer Association, which travel across the Island for head-to-head competition. Rep soccer for all age groups takes a break for the Thanksgiving weekend but resumes on Sunday, Oct. 14.

Peewees split pair of weekend games hosted by Tyees The Mainstream Biological Consulting Peewee B Tyees had a great weekend of VIAHA tiering round play with two games at home last weekend. Action started Saturday in a game which saw the Tyees up against Oceanside. The Tyees came out with a bang, scoring a short-handed goal 48 seconds in by forward Riley Billy assisted by Cole Devlin. The second period saw three more goals for the Tyees by Billy (assisted by Sage Cam-

eron), a powerplay goal by Ben Wellman (Clinton Nelson) and another power play goal by Heydon Campbell (Wellman). The Oceanside Generals tried to no avail to get on the board as the Tyee defence and goaltender Carson Borgfjord would not let anything get by. The third period saw much of the same with the Tyees all working hard to keep the momentum going with another three unaswered goals by Ridge Rosa (Brayden David-

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The Oceanside Generals goaltender stretches the pads to stop the Tyees.

sen), Cameron (Rosa), and Davidsen (Nelson).

Final result was a well deserved 7-0 win for the

Tyees team and a shutout earned on his stats

for goalie Borgfjord. On Sunday the Tyees met Comox, a team they have met twice previously for exhibition games already this season. These games were bar n bur ners that resulted in two close Tyee wins so anticipation was high for another win to cap off the weekend. The game proved to be exciting but the Tyees came up one goal short and lost 4-3. On the scoreboard were Billy (Davidsen, Downey), Cameron,

and Hayden Cross. Hardworking play by the whole team and goaltender Sam Ellis (saving upwards of 30 shots) made for a close game. The team will be playing hard again this weekend at the annual Thanksgiving tour nament in Port Alberni and will resume VIAHA tiering round play Oct 13 with a game in Nanaimo. Next home game will be Sunday, Oct 14 at Ro d B r i n d â€™ A m o u r Arena, 11 a.m. versus Cowichan Valley.

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The Timberline Wolves Junior Girls volleyball team are the 2012 Brentwood College Junior Girls Volleyball Invitational Champions after defeating the Ballenas Whalers in straight sets 25-17, 25-21 in the final. Timberline went undefeated in the tournament, playing their strongest (and loudest) game in the final against the Whalers. Pictured are: back row from left, Taylor Goranson, Kara Ruff, Coach Chris Cottell, Francesca Motiuk and Talen Oostenbroek. Front row from left, Cassidy Scott, Hailey Elhorn, Brooke Guindon, Hayley Zumkeller, Alli Marling, Rayann Caffery and Jade Aune. Missing from the picture is Ashley Fuccenecco.

Wild Ravens on a roll After winning their first two games in Victoria, the North Island Field Lacrosse U12 team continued their winning streak on the Robron Field in Campbell River this past Sunday. The Wild Ravens played two games

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against the Parksville Buccaneers and took the lead early on in both games winning 19-6 in the first game and 19-2 in the second game. The team played with lots of enthusiasm and demonstrated great sports-

manship. Come and watch this young group of athletes compete for a place in this year’s provincial playoffs. The Wild Ravens play at the Cowichan Sportsplex in Duncan this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and

they are back playing in Campbell River on October 21 at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the Robron Field. The team would like to extend their appreciation to the referees, coaches and cheering crowd. Way to go Wild Ravens!

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Only a working smoke alarm can save your life! FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 7-14

Smoke alarms save lives “Fall back” to smart home safety As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips: • When you change your clocks, test your smoke arlam. • You have less than three minutes to escape a fire. So when smoke alarms sound, everyone must know what to do and where to go. Having and practising an escape plan is essential. • Install one smoke alarm on every storey and outside bedrooms. Install inside bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed. • Ensure all smoke alarms are fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm. • If your home has any fuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSAapproved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas. One per storey is recommended. • Replace smoke alarms every 10 years, and CO

alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer) whether battery operated or hardwired into your home’s electrical system. Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO alar m, humans cannot detect its presence. Despite the average home having several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not installed a CO alarm. In addition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the flu, without the fever. It is routinely responsible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiagnosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, dizziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death. More home safety resources can be found on the www.safeathome.ca web site.

Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 fires that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The findings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 fires in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.

Thanksgiving turkey fires cause for concern at 9-1-1 centre E -Comm’s fire dispatch team is war ning families to be mindful of their turkey cooking during Thanksgiving weekend. “A turkey isn’t something you typically see on a list of household fire hazards, but we get 9-1-1 calls about ovens going up in flames all the time,” says Corey Kelso, E-Comm fire dispatcher. “The result can be devastating if you’re not careful every time you have something cooking for an extended period of time.” E-Comm has received

some odd calls to 9-1-1 before – including someone wanting to know how long to cook a turkey – but a turkey fire is no joke. In fact, it is a leading cause of spikes in 9-1-1 calls over the holidays. “A flame in your oven can start easily and escalate quickly,” says Kelso. “Oil drippings through a thin tinfoil turkey pan or bits of leftover food residue inside your oven are extremely flammable in a high temperature setting.”

Many fatal fires start at night I nve s t i g a tions into home fire deaths very often find that a smoke alarm did not sound. It may have been disconnected or not in working order. The batteries may have been dead, or someone may have t a ke n t h e m out. Smoke a l o n e wo n’ t necessarily wake you up. In fact, the fumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Seniors will often need assistance from family members to put safety measures into place. As well, family members are in the best position to reinforce the precautions

necessary to help their loved ones prevent or respond to a fire. Focus on these six priorities to help aging family members protect themselves against fire in the home.

■ INSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. ■ Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection. ■ For the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound. ■ An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended. ■ Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance. ■ REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

Campbell River celebrates Fire Prevention Week As we approach another Fire Prevention Week, the Campbell River Fire Department reminds people to check their household smoke detectors and replace their batteries as required. Other fire safety rules for the home are: ■ Never leave your stove unattended when cooking or burning candles unattended. ■ Plan your fire escape from your home and practice it so everyone will know what to do should a fire occur. ■ Once everyone is safe at the meeting place, wait for the fire department to arrive. Never enter a burning building for any reason! The week of Oct. 7-14 is Fire Prevention Week, and the Campbell River Fire Department will be promoting fire safety throughout the month of October with several events. The Campbell River Firefighters will visit all of the Grade 3 classes in the City, throughout October, teaching them fire safety with our newly renovated Fire Safety House. Saturday, Oct. 13 an Open House will be held at the #1 Fire Hall (675 13th Avenue) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come, meet the firefighters and take part in some hands-on activities throughout the day. The firefighters will also perform live demonstrations. The public will have an opportunity to climb a ladder truck, operate a fire hose and use vehicle rescue tools. Saturday, Oct. 20 the Fire Department will be at Home Depot (1444 Island Highway), from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The firefighters will hand out fire safety materials, answer questions and have the fire truck available for tours and pictures, so bring your camera. The Campbell River Firefighters remind everyone to practice good fire safety throughout the entire year; your life depends on it.

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