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packs Monday as earthquake wary residents learned a lesson from Saturday’s 7.7 magnitude shaker near Haida Gwaii. The earthquake was only felt in low lying parts of the city but
it left a wide-spread impression. St John Ambulance administrator Kaye Burke says her branch’s supply of first aid, emergency backpacks quickly sold out MonContinued on A4
Strathcona Regional District Director Jim Abram says the province’s upcoming public engagement process to find savings within BC Ferries is “a complete sham.” Abram, director representing Quadra Island, revealed Monday morning why a group of coastal regional district chairs rejected the provincial Ministry of Transportation’s public consultation proposal presented to the group at a meeting Oct. 17 in Nanaimo. “The insulting part of the whole thing was the fact they passed out three documents – two were charts of sailings and ridership, basically usage of the ferries, and they would not let us keep those,” Abram said. “They collected everything at the end of the meeting except for a question and answer form they wanted us to fill out at the meeting before going back to our boards or communities.” Abram said the meeting lasted just two hours and the chairs
were not allowed to see the material covered prior to the meeting, nor were they given an agenda, though the group asked to see one weeks before the meeting. “I was rushed like I’ve never been rushed, we were jumping from page to page, we were not even allowed to see the material before we got into the room,” said Abram, who feels the government is trying to wrap up the process before the next provincial election, tentatively scheduled for May 14, 2013. “The pre-consultation meeting was basically to try and tell the consultant companies and the ministry whether they had it right. “We were able to answer that question clearly because they absolutely did not have it right. The consultation process they’re completely blowing, it’s just a complete sham.” Abram said the biggest problem with the ministry’s proposal was it did not include public consultations in every ferry dependent community, rather only the bigger communities such as Continued on A4
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Shane Bradley was the big winner with a 17-pounder that earned him $1,000, as presented by Brown’s Bay co-owner Esther Hollink.
Aaron Baxandall picked up a tidy $600 for second place. This was Brayden Dixon’s first time chum fishing.
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cole Phoenix Middle School leadership students assisted the Campbell River RCMP with putting together over 400 loot bags. The loot bags will be distributed by police officers on Halloween to trick or treaters in various neighborhoods. McDonalds provided coupons for each of the loot bags. Also, Campbell River Crime Stoppers supplied slap bracelets and glow sticks for each of the loot bags. 'Tis the season for ghosts and ghouls. But beware, with Halloween tonight, the
safety of our children should be foremost in people’s minds. Campbell River RCMP urge everyone to keep these useful safety tips in mind before heading out for your Halloween festivities. Have fun but keep safe. ■ Never trick-ortreat alone. Always walk with an adult or a group of friends. ■ Make sure you can be seen. Wear reflective, bright color costumes, or fasten reflective tape to your costume or bag. ■ Carry a flashlight so you can see where
you are going. ■ Walk, don’t run. ■ Stay in familiar neighborhoods. ■ Don’t cut across yards or driveways. ■ Make sure your costume doesn’t drag on the ground so you don’t trip and wear comfortable shoes. ■ Wear makeup instead of a mask. This will allow you to see and be aware of everything going on around you while walking house to house. ■ Obey traffic signals and give traffic the right of way. ■ Only approach houses that have the
Keep your pets in mind during Halloween The BC SPCA offers these Halloween safety tips: ■ Keep pets inside Pets who are inside have fewer opportunities to confront trick-ortreaters. Some pets do well left in a separate room with the radio or television on to mask the sound of fireworks and trick-or-treaters. Be sure to leave plenty of toys in the room for your pet so that he doesn’t think he’s being isolated as a punishment. If your pet finds the doorbell disturbing, consider disconnecting the doorbell for the night. ■ Identification Make sure your pet is wearing identification. Dogs and cats may try to run away if they feel threatened. ■ Don’t console your anxious pet While it is natural to want to com-
fort your pet, it is better to use a bright, cheerful voice to send a message that things are fine. Avoid saying things like, “it’s OK” or “don’t be scared” in a soft or sympathetic voice. This only reinforces your pet’s fearful behaviour. ■ Candy is for people Candy can lead to health problems such as diabetes or obesity, and chocolate is especially dangerous because it contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and cats. Keep treats well away from your pets. ■ Leave home without them If you think it would be fun to bring your pet trick-or-treating, your pet may not share your view. The strange sights and sounds of Halloween can cause a normally friendly dog to bite if it feels scared or threatened.
outside lights turned on. ■ Stay away from and don’t pet animals you don’t know. ■ Never enter a stranger’s home or car for a treat. ■ Don’t eat any treats until an adult has inspected them ■ Don’t crisscross the street or run out from between parked cars. Always go down one side of the street, cross at the corner and then the other side. ■ Watch out for cars pulling out of driveways and backing up. ■ Remember; Stranger = Danger.
Tips for drivers: Halloween means that there will be more children out on the streets. Drivers need to take extra care. ■ Drive slowly in residential areas were there are children. ■ Watch out for kids, many may be wearing costumes with masks that make it difficult for them to see. ■ Reduce your distractions and stay alert ■ Enter and exit intersections and driveways slowly and carefully.
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Campbell River RCMP and Phoenix Middle School students put together over 400 loot bags to be given out during Halloween. Remember to follow RCMP safety tips to make this a fun and enjoyable night.
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Continued from A1 Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Victoria. Abram said no meetings were being scheduled for Quadra, Cortes, Hornby or Denman islands, just Campbell River. And the meetings that would be held were pencilled in for a couple of hours in the middle of the work day. However, by Monday afternoon the government had launched a website outlining its consultation and engagement process. According to the website, meetings have been scheduled for most coastal communities including Quadra on Nov. 27 from 6-9 p.m. and Cortes on Nov. 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., times Abram said still won’t work for Cortes Islanders. Campbell River’s meeting was scratched. The transportation ministry is undertak-
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the next four years as well as an order to find savings in its operations through service cuts. Abram said BC Ferries will be looking at all the minor routes, including service between Campbell River and Quadra Island and between Quadra Island and Cortes Island. The engagement process will cover a range of topics, including the best method of delivering ferry service, whether it be by cable ferries, passenger-only service, or bridges to some of the smaller islands. The consultation process will also gage residents’ support of a property tax hike in communities that depend on ferry service to fund the ferries. The public consultation period begins Nov. 6 in Sandspit on Haida Gwaii. A series of 38 meetings takes place between November and December. Feedback will also be accepted online at www.coastalferriesengagement.ca
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n School District #72, much of the anti-bullying effort is focused on getting buy-in on the part of students on the frontline. Superintendent Tom Longridge says the tragic suicide of Amanda Todd “illustrates that there are kids out there that are hurting but either don’t feel safe enough or are bound by peer pressure not to seek support from an adult. “This district for a number of years prior to this very sad event...has worked to develop a caring community and develop an awareness amongst kids and adults in all of our system to take care of each other and to diminish the culture that creates the bullying scenario.” Longridge adds: “That doesn’t mean we don’t continue to have challenges. When you have a number of kids together in school buildings and in the community
they don’t all know how to regulate their behavior or have learned yet how to look after themselves and each other.” However, the school district has had success empowering students to help each other. Last year Timberline Secondary conducted a survey of students that identified which students would most likely stand up for individuals being bullied. The result was a list of 48 student peers who could be mentors. They were provided with conflict resolution skills and mediation training and 16 of them were also provided with resiliency training through the John Howard Society. This group is active today and the mentor model is being applied to Southgate, the middle school that feeds Timberline. “The result is kids working with kids. And that’s an inroad that has a lot of power. You need something ongoing to create a
culture of caring,” Longridge says. On top of existing awareness programs like Positive Behavior Support and WITS (Walk away, Ignore, Talk it out, Seek help) the district is also in the process of implementing the provincial ERASE Bullying Strategy (“Expect Respect And Safe Education”). One of the core features will be a Smartphone app for kids to report bullying anonymously. Longridge expects the app to be functional in about a month. “Quite often students are not going to adults for support. Teenagers have a sense of being very tied in to their own peer groups. Building bridges and mechanism in which they can report and feel they can report is vitally important. “ERASE is really trying to involve parents, students and professionals in the district ... to build awareness and sensitivity to the challenges we face
in regard to school safety and bullying in particular.” Longridge says cyber bullying is a particularly challenging because of its potential anonymity and the apparent feeling that there are no consequences because it is so hard to track. “It is not just a question of supervision of the home computer, it is supervision of the phone,” he says. “Because of Smartphone technology (kids) have access to social networking 24/7. It is a very seductive medium. It is a very powerful medium. You can’t eliminate it because it is ubiquitous.” Longridge says educators are fully engaged tackling the issue of bullying but they need help beyond the school yard. “We feel we are doing a number of things to support and educate our kids and create a safe environment but ultimately a challenge like this has to be seen as a community challenge.”
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mation and resources on cyber bullying. Aftab also serves on Facebook’s Safety Advisory Board and she created the Internet safety program for the Girl Scouts USA. School District 72 Superintendent Tom Longridge says: “Technology and the introduction of social media have made the world our children are growing up in very different from the one we grew up in. “Cyber bullying, sexting, and other forms of online exploitation often occur outside of school, but the effects carry over and have very damaging, or even tragic consequences. Sadly, this was highlighted again by the recent suicide of grade 10 Coquitlam student, Amanda Todd. Awareness and education are paramount to preventing bullying and we want to work with parents and our community to find solutions to this societal problem.” Aftab will also be visiting local schools to work directly with students and teachers. She will also meet with some of the school district’s community partners such as the RCMP and the John Howard Society.
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Creative Industries Council rides boom in tech career opportunities in British Columbia “British Columbia has a ready source of great jobs and careers in technology. Our education programs need to keep up with that demand. John Leech, Executive Director of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC), explains that, “Every system we rely on – water, roads and transportation, telecommunications and Internet, hydro and natural gas, environment, health, forestry, and many more – utilizes engineering and applied science technolog y professionals working in the background. BC’s telecom and IT, animation and many other sectors produce new careers every month.” Here in Campbell River the Creative Industries Council (CRCIC) is working to develop a creative and
knowledge based economy for the city and the region. In fact, it has just spent two “very productive” days in one on one meetings with the eight Trade and Investm e n t Re p r e s e n t a tives from India, USA, Europe, South Korea, Japan, North China, South China and East China during which it identified some very valuable new opportunities for the creative economy in Campbell River. Campbell River is a natural home for companies looking for a highly accessible location, abundant natural resources, first-class transportation and communications networks. Add a skilled labour force and a talented pool of experienced managers and it’s clear this is one of the most advantageous high tech environments in the Pacific Northwest. ASTTBC has more
Investment in technology training is resulting in opportunites in B.C., according to the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C.
than 10,000 members currently working in thousands of careers available to graduates of two-year diploma programs available at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and other B.C. colleges and institutes. “Our members enjoy rewarding, well-paid and often recessionproof careers in public service and the private sector alike,” Leech
states. “For huge numbers of young men and women, technology is the answer. In B.C. and across Canada, technology permeates every workplace and job. We need to get capable students involved and engaged in applied sciences and head off workforce shortages by building a B.C. ‘Science and Technology Culture’.” Leech calls on gov-
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L e e ch l a u d s t h e recent “Year of Science” program that encouraged students toward so-called “STEM” subjects – science, technology, engineering and math. Citing the recent $6 million B.C. campaign to encourage careers in trades, Leech urges a similar effort to build awareness of engineering technology education and careers. BC Technolo g y Industries Association employers like Telus and BC Hydro and many smaller technology-rich companies say the single most important position they now struggle to fill is Specialty Technician/ Technologist. Even the Canadian Council of Chief Executives expressed concer n that only 37 per cent of 16- to 18-year-olds were interested in taking even one post-secondary course in sciences, according to a recent
Angus Reid survey. Leech says the opportunities for those seeking work in the technology field are considerable given a wave of retirements of present-generation B.C. technology professionals that is already underway. “Half of our membership is now middleaged at 45-plus, and 22 per cent are over age 55!” he says. “Every region of B.C. shows g rowing demand,” Leech concludes. “Young people are willing to travel so they can earn the necessary tech qualifications.” It would appear their investment is a smart move, as it will result in a broad range of career opportunities. Industries in all regions of B.C. support programs for local trainees to fill engineering and applied science technologist, technician and technical specialist positions.
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Testy e-mails bridge Discovery Passage BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
Testy emails have become the weapon of choice in the escalating war of words between taxed-to-themax Quadra Island sewer system ratepayers and by-the-book Strathcona Regional District (SRD) bureaucrats. More than 100 of Quadra’s Quathiaski Cove property owners are reeling from sewer system charges that have skyrocketed in one year. The basic residential charge has gone from $299 in 2011 to $692. The basic commercial rate has increased from $1,196 to $2,769. And, the school rate has soared from $7,774 to $17,997. On Oct. 12, Q u a t h i a s k i C o ve Landing Pub owner Joe Duprey, who is paying more than $3,400 to flush his toilets, and eight other ratepayers met with the SRD Chief Admini s t r a t ive O f f i c e r (CAO) Brian Reardon and placed several demands on the table including immediate relief from the onerous sewer fees. Since then a gritty exchange of e-mails has substituted for diplomacy and problem solving. After the meeting the “Q-Cove Nine” fired off a list of demands including: A rollback of rates, an updated comparative list of other sewer charges in B.C., an explanation from the SRD directors that voted for the new charge, the formation of a joint SRD and ratepayers committee to find a solution and more. “We have the most expensive sewer system in B.C. “We simply cannot afford to pay these increased rates and keep our heads above water,” Duprey told the Mirror. Last week Reardon responded with his own blunt e-mail, taking refuge in the strict confines of the rules that govern his job. “The regional district is unable to ‘roll back’ the user fees as you have requested
without incurring a structural deficit,” he wrote. “The requisition amounts were set when the board approved the annual budget in March 2012. The Local Government Act is quite specific about the manner in which the regional district can recover its costs to provide its services. Each service is a separate function that through legislation must pay the costs to provide the service.” Reardon would not
comment on what board members “may or may not have been thinking when they voted on the annual budget and the user fee bylaw that increased the rates for Q-Cove sewer. “What I can state is that the regional board considers these matters and takes into account the facts presented in a staff report along with the comments of the electoral area director prior to voting on the matter.” The Strathcona
Re gional District chief administrative officer said he “would be prepared to form an adhoc working group comprised of SRD staff members and residents in the Q-Cove Sewer Service Area to meet on an as needed basis.” Needless to say, Duprey is not amused. “The SRD and the directors imposed these unjust taxes therefore it is up to you and them to correct them,” he e-mailed back Mon-
day. Repeating his earlier demand, Duprey wrote: “The board of directors who voted for these unfair increases should explain their reasons.” He reminded Reardon that he had not asked the chief administrative officer to try and explain the board’s thinking, he asked the board members to step up and explain their actions. “The SRD has been running this system since 2008 and we
believe that it is high time for your staff to start taking responsibility and stop the blame game,” the Quadra pub owner stated. Finally he questioned why Quadra ratepayers should participate on an adhoc committee. “Mr. Reardon you have already stated you can’t roll back these taxes, so ... why meet? “We respectfully suggest (it is time) for the SRD to start taking action and stop
making excuses.” Electoral Area C Director Jim Abram says he expects Reardon will be “offended” by the latest Quadra folly, but he hopes the adhoc committee proposal moves ahead and explores solutions “outside the norm” including expansion of the sewer system or a modest islandwide environmental fee. He says at present the “hor rendous” sewer rates are a line item in the proposed 2013 SRD budget.
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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing regarding the following will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 St. Ann’s Road in Campbell River, B.C. at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Property owners are required to provide all tenants, leaseholders and occupants with a copy of this Public Hearing Notice. A copy of this proposal may be inspected at the City Hall, Land Use Services Department on any regular business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive except Statutory Holidays. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw that is the subject of this hearing. Please note that legal considerations prevent Council from receiving any representations or submissions after the close of the Public Hearing. A speakers list will be available for persons wishing to speak at the Public Hearing. You may register in advance by calling 250Ͳ286Ͳ5700 or at the Public Hearing.
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1. Proposal for 291/501/503/585/ Island Highway: a) That the land use designations be changed from Residential One (RͲ1) to Public Areas One (PAͲ1) zone for the following properties: x Lot 1, District Lot 73, Sayward Land District Plan 6184 (501 Island Highway) PID: 005Ͳ912Ͳ024; x Lot 2, District Lot 73, Sayward Land District Plan 6184 (503 Island Highway) PID: 005Ͳ912Ͳ041; and x Lot A, District Lot 73, Sayward Land District Plan VIP73620 Occupier of Municipal Property (585 Island Highway) PID: 025Ͳ433Ͳ202. b) That Lot 2, District Lot 72, Sayward Land District Plan 2090 except Plan 33285, amd lot 2 of pl 2090 n 125 ft. (291 Island Highway) PID: 005Ͳ507Ͳ731 be changed from Commercial Six (CͲ6) to Residential Multiple Two (RMͲ2) zone. Bylaw No: 3496, 2012
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2. Proposal for 100 South Murphy Street: That 100 South Murphy Street (District Lot 72, Sayward District Plan EPP14073, closed road as shown on Plan EPP14073) be rezoned from Residential One (RͲ1) to Residential One A (RͲ1A) to permit a wheel chair accessible secondary suite. Legal Description/Civic Address: District Lot 72, Sayward Land District Plan EPP14073 Closed Road shown on Plan EPP14073. Bylaw No: 3492, 2012 Contact: City of Campbell River, Land Use Services Department at 250Ͳ286Ͳ5726.
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Our View
Halloween endures Halloween conjures images of pillow sacks and plastic pails overflowing with brightly wrapped toffees, multi-hued rolls of Rockets, cherished miniature chocolate bars and—oh drat—generic wrappings of We say: Like mysterious homemade concoctions many things today containing peanuts, popcorn, caramel or even all three. it faces changes It is, as comedian Jerry Seinfeld but it’s still fun mused in one of his more renowned monologues, a concept so fantastic the average kid brain can’t quite comprehend its magnificence. Of course, there’s no such thing as free candy.
To realize such a bounty kids have to dress up, take on an alternate identity that licenses them to knock on strangers’ doors and demand handouts. That’s where the stress comes in. Will the costume be scary or funny? Will it be simple, collated from odds and ends of clothing already stashed in closets or drawers? Or will it be more elaborate, the fruit of an excursion to the costume shop, thrift store, or a particularly talented and crafty sewer? And how can the costume be adapted should it rain? Or snow? Of course in recent years fears for kids’ safety on darkened streets has turned Halloween into a more organized affair. Malls host trick-or-treating in a
warm, dry, controlled environment. Adults convene parties for their costumed charges. Schools host dress-up parades. Fewer trick-or-treaters at the front door means those leftover little boxes of Smarties will populate adult bag lunches for weeks to come. While the way we celebrate Halloween may be changing, the human need to celebrate the departed in a fun, cathartic way endures. After all we’ve been doing it since Christians first marked All Saints’ Day in 609 AD, which some say was the origin of Halloween. Regardless, have a happy, safe one. – Black Press
Letters
B.C. Tories not dead yet After reading your view of John Cummins and the BC Conservatives, I would like to share my view with your readers. John Cummins and the BC Conservatives are alive and well. The 15 people who decided amongst themselves to try to take over the party have been dealt with. I believe their intention was to simply destroy the Party so there would be a clear path for the Liberals and NDP to duke it out once again. How many people did not vote in the last few elections just because they didn’t want either party to win? For years these two parties are all we had to choose from. They have taken turns running our province and where has it got us? Now we have a chance of having the BC Conservatives on the ballot. We definitely need a change. At least we, the people, would like to have the opportunity to decide for ourselves. I am a member of the BC Conservatives and proud to support John Cummins as Leader of the Party. Joy Shuster Campbell River 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
Little new in B.C. Liberal renewal
Tom Fletcher B.C. Views
B.C. Liberal delegates gathered for their convention on the weekend at the Chateau Whistler, the same luxury hotel where Gordon Campbell fired up the troops in 2008. Back then the advertising slogan was “Keep BC Strong.” Unveiled at Premier Christy Clark’s pre-election pep rally: “Together. Building BC.” This slight change hints at the big difference. Campbell led a front-running party to a third straight majority, while Clark is a struggling underdog pleading for unity to turn back an NDP tsunami. Hence “Free Enterprise Friday,” a discussion open to non-party members. Clark began with an upbeat speech urging party members to
“reach out our arms, open the tent and be as big as we can possibly be.” So did they? Dashing between three concurrent sessions, I missed a fair amount of it, but there were some provocative suggestions to appeal to those inclined to support the resurgent B.C. Conservatives. An accountant spoke to a packed room about the growing unfunded liability of public sector pensions, most of which are still of the “defined benefit” variety. Based on bond interest rates that have since sunk to all-time lows, these government-guaranteed pensions are now a free ride for those lucky enough to have them, funded by the taxes of private sector workers
who in many cases have no pension plan at all. There was talk of passing a law that all new public sector hires be restricted to a “defined contribution” plan where the employee and employer contribute equally and the pension is based on what those contributions yield. This would provoke the mother of all confrontations with the B.C. Federation of Labour, but there was no evidence yet that this is going beyond the talking stage. The resolutions continued the theme of confronting the labour movement, ritual combat that seems to be an inescapable part of B.C. elections.
Delegates passed two motions, one calling for public sector unions to disclose what they spend on salaries, political activities and lobbying, and another advocating a ban on unions spending compulsory dues on political campaigns. This is a pet project of Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, whose constituency sponsored both motions. Rustad presented a private member’s bill last year to require detailed disclosure, but it was left to die on the order paper. Like all the policy resolutions debated at the convention, these ideas are not binding on the government. Again, there is no actual Continued on A9
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Rural politics
littlle or no representation. No wonder I wonder where these enormous taxes go. We have little in services at all: no sewer and no real work towards that; no sidewalks, no crosswalks of the highway no garbage pick up, very few streetlights. I could go on but instead, Yan’t wait until the next election! Billie Harlow
I have lived in this beautiful community only a year now. From the mainland, I am adjusting to rural politics, I am in Area D. Elected officials who do not want their meetings viewed by their public; who would maybe be less than transparent when others watch, and they admit this freely. I do not understand this. I have nothing but cynicism now where I only previously had dissatisfaction. Area D seems to have
Hot rodders insulted
Beat section of today’s Mirror. I take exception to the headline and RCMP comments re: Hot Rodder wanted. I am a member of the BC Hot Rod Association and the local car club. We spend thousands building our treasured rides and treat them with respect. We also encourage our members to obey the rules of the road. To refer to a grey or silver pickup truck as a hot rod is just a little insulting.
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Animal control officer needed In light of the recent killing of a pet dog by pit bulls, could campbell river please consider getting an animal control officer? They are very efficent, and considering the amount of free running dogs, and dog attacks in Campbell River would be a great addition. More and more people are now reluctant to walk there pets, as there are no consequences for letting your dog run free, and
FOLLOW US ON... it would seem none if they injure or kill another do – the SPCA does a fine job of animals in their care, and are no doubt too busy to bother checking free-running dogs. There will be more incidents unless there is some control brought into the picture, as it is, irresponsible dog owners can do whatever they want and get away with it. The city should really consider this; pet owner and dog lover; R. Miller
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Fletcher: Liberals avoid war with teachers Continued from A8 change on the horizon. Delegates rejected another motion that would have made membership in the B.C. Teachers’ Federation optional. This would have been a declaration of war on B.C.’s most militant union, just as Clark and Education Minister Don McRae embark on a long-shot bid to end the decades of con-
frontation that have defined that relationship since teachers were relegated to the industrial union model of labour relations. There was a brief debate on a motion to scrap the carbon tax, sponsored by northern members who see it as unfairly punitive on those who endure cold weather and long highway drives for themselves and the goods they
need to have trucked in. This was rejected too, after delegates were reminded that the tax now takes in more than $1 billion annually that is used to reduce business and personal income taxes. Scrapping it would amount to announcing across-theboard income tax hikes, contradicting 12 years of B.C. Liberal policy just before an election.
The good news for Clark is that the 2012 convention was a high-energy, well-attended event that contradicts the notion of a party in disarray. The bad news is, nothing has really changed. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Student enrolment down Phoenix school waiting for seismic upgrades again at local schools KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
Student enrolment is down in our school district once again this year, based on a preliminary head count. School District 72 lost 60 students over the summer, but that figure was less than originally expected. “We were actually forecasting a decline of 102 students and we came in at 60 students,” said Kevin Patrick, secretary treasurer for School District 72. “It’s tough anytime we have declines and the 42 more we’ve preliminarily counted is good news for the overall health of our school population.” Further good news is the fact the numbers seem to be levelling out. “Historically it’s not substantial, we’ve had larger declines in the
past,” Patrick said. “We hope for the declines to stop and reverse in the next two to three years.” Which would be welcome news for a school district that has had to cope with declining enrolment the past few years, particularly in the high schools. To help manage the exodus, the school district reconfigured its schools this year by adding Grade 9 at both Carihi and Timberline high schools and adding Grade 6 to Phoenix and Southgate middle schools. Before reconfiguration, enrolment at the high schools was expected to decrease significantly until 2012, when Carihi was forecasted to have 567 students and Timberline just 465. “A high school with just over 500 students is not an effective operation but that’s
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Timberline was built to seismic standards. Patrick said Phoenix was deemed the next priority on the list according to the ministry, but it’s not a top priority when compared to schools across B.C. “There have been facility reviews done for seismic standards and right now it’s not a high or medium priority, it’s a lower priority as per the ministry’s plan,” Patrick said. “But it is something we’d like to see done. We don’t have a timeline for it, but we requested it in year three. It would be our hope to see it approved.” Rounding out the district’s capital plan wish list are repairs to the building envelope at the school board office on Pinecrest Road and the installation of new fire sprinkler systems at several schools.
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Campbellton – a neighbourhood being redefined BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
This Saturday the Campbellton Neighbourhood Association is launching a planning process with the goal of transforming its neglected part of the city into a thriving community. The event from noon to 2 p.m. is a free hot dog BBQ in the parking lot next door to the Association’s community office in the Campbell River Bowling Centre complex at 1661 16th Avenue. The food and the BBQ are being donated by Real Canadian Superstore and Associated Tire. Association Co-chair Jim DeHart says the event will launch the information gathering stage of the development of an action plan for the community. The association started
about a year ago as “Campbellton First” and has evolved into a 70-member strong group of business people and residents. DeHart says the city’s strategic plan did nothing to address specific challenges in Cambellton like “what are we going to do with our main drag and how are we going to intermix residential and business.” “For years Campbellton was the exit from town, not the entrance until Highway 19 was opened about 12 years ago. This area was always the way out of town and the last place anyone thought about doing anything. It was the oldest part of town. Now, that it is the entrance to town it needs a lot more attention paid to it.” DeHar t says the planning issues being
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has provided the CNA with about $3,000 in
community building. I think council is on board in terms of supporting it and city staff will be here to help,” Kerr says. “T here’s lots of o p p o r t u n i t y h e re. Campbellton is a really dynamic community and it is different than the rest of the city. I think we need to retain that. The survey of assets and liabilities is going to really identify what we have here. We don’t need to knock it all down and change it. This can be a really unique community and through this process I’m hoping we can do some real neighbourhood building,” Kerr says.
What is a Periodontist? 3X5 3X5 A dentist specializing in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding teeth. Dr. Irinakis is a Certified Specialist in Periodontics and one of the current leaders in comprehensive implant patient care and in implant education for dental professionals. He is the Director of graduate Perio and Implant Surgery at UBC. Also he is the Founder and Director of the exciting new Vancouver Implant Study Club, which will be committed to the advancement Dr. Tassos lrinakis of all implant related education for all levels of DDS, MSc, Dip.Perio, FRCD(C) dentists. Dr. Irinakis has been honored twice by the American Academy of Periodontology with the 2005 Educator Award for Outstanding Mentoring & Teaching in Periodontics and most recently the 2010 Educator Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring in the Field of Periodontics.
DOGWOOD DENTAL DENTAL DOGWOOD
• Dr. Kevin Lathangue • Dr. Jana Lamb • Dr. Joseph Schafermeyer
250.287.7343 150 Dogwood St., Campbell River
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In just four weeks, you can qualify for entry-level custodial positions in school districts, hospitals, other institutions, hotels, offices, and industrial settings. This program includes Building Service Worker levels 1, 2 and 3, work experience, industry certifications, and more. Starts: Nov 13 Location: Campbell River
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canvassed will include everything from signage to open ditches to the integration of residential and commercial uses to the lack of maintenance and bylaw enforcement to crime and street light-
The Campbell River 2X4 Old Timers Hockey Club
The following error appears in our October 31, 2012 flyer.
Keep our Children Safe
Campbellton Neighbourhood Association Co-chair Jim DeHart outlines a community renewal strategy for Coun. Ron Kerr.
seed money and the Bowling Centre has donated office space. The city is also helping train CNA members to do the essential asset inventory mapping that will form the basis of the planning process. This coming spring the group will have prepared “a work plan” that sets out the priorities that need to be addressed by the city. Coun. Ron Kerr, who is responsible for the “Campbellton portfolio” on city council, has been involved with the initiative since Campbellton First was conceived in 2011. “I think this is a good example of grassroots
* Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria for program entry.
Learn more: visit www.nic.bc.ca/esa, call 1-800-715-0914 ext. 7781, or email esa@nic.bc.ca.
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK To submit your activities, email: whatson@campbellrivermirror.com, fax:250-287-3238 or drop by: #104-250 Dogwood Street, Campbell River or submit through our interactive online calendar at campbellrivermirror.com
FRI. NOV 2
Pro-D Day Toonie Swim
Strictly Ballroom: Practise, Dance, Socialize
1-3p.m. and 3-5p.m. Strathcona Gardens
250-287-9234 Tidemark Unplugged: Local Musicians 7:15-9:15p.m. Tidemark Theatre Lobby Amy Muloin, Joey Clarkson, Helen Austen. Cost: by donation. 250-287-7659 www.tidemarktheatre.com Midnight Shuttles Spinning & Weaving Guild meeting 7:30p.m. 169 Island Hwy All interested welcome. stewarte@uniserve.com 250-923-3889 Laichwiltach Family Life Society Fundraiser 11a.m.-3p.m. 441-4th Avenue Loonie auction Garage sale Indian taco lunch 250-286-3430
Don’t go without hockey any longer.
7-8:30p.m. Every Friday Sportsplex $2/person. Free for 50+ members. 250-923-7911
Support Local Hockey Campbell River Storm
YPCR Formal Gala Kickoff 6:30-10p.m. Maritime Heritage Centre Tix at CR Lawyers, Remax or online at ypcampbellriver.com 50+Song Circle Community Centre 7-9p.m. Acoustic instruments only. Free to 50+ members. Drop in $2. 250-923-5153
The VERY BEST SUSHI in Campbell River! Enjoy the view of the harbour.
Miki's Sesame Sushi NEW LOCATION!
203-871 Island Hwy. (Formerly Sakas Pier Restaurant) Open 11:30am - 9:00pm 7 Days A Week
250-914-4997 250 914 4997
Who’s Playing At The Quinnie? Friday & Saturday Nov. 2 & 3
MOLLY HOGANS MUSIC TRIVIA BINGO every Saturday starting at 6pm, with great dinner specials! Monday to Thursday $3.75 Bottle of Beer Specials
FAMILY RESTAURANT Open 6:30am-7:30pm daily with great food, prices & atmosphere!
1500 Island Highway • 250-286-9811
WED. NOV 7
Friday, November 2 7:30p.m-9:30p.m. For more information call 250-830-0979
Writing Memoirs 2-3p.m. Campbell River Library Seniors’ consultant Diane Hoffmann helps seniors write memoirs for their families. 250-287-3655
Comox Valley Glacier Kings
Campbell River Storm VS Comox Valley 7:30p.m.-9:30p.m. Strathcona Gardens, Rod Brind’Amour Arena 250-830-0979 CR’s Pumpkin Smash 12-5p.m. Strathcona Gardens Smash your pumpkin to turn into compost. Prizes & refreshments. FREE.
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INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY NITY CALENDAR
Post your events and/or check what’s on in Campbell River, The Comox Valley and the North Island at campbellrivermirror.com click on the calendar and check out all the great features.
7 - 8:30p.m. Community Centre Rm 1 Everyone welcome. Chris: 250-923-4162 chriskoz@shaw.ca
SUN. NOV 4
CR Genealogy Society “Fun”raiser Night Doors open 5p.m. Maritime Heritage Centre Dinner, entertainment & silent auction. Tix:$35 pitpat@telus.net Pat: 250-923-6575
Shito Ryu Karate Challenge Cup 9a.m.-5p.m. Ecole Mer Et Montagne, 1102 South Alder Street Silent auction & concession. To help support athlete travel and equipment. $2.
Christmas Craft Faire
Al-Anon 8p.m. 7th Day Adventist Church, 300 Thulin St. Lynne at 250-287-3184
10a.m.-4p.m. Willow Point Lions Community Hall 25 crafters & concession
Christmas Bazaar 10a.m.-1p.m. Community Centre Pottery and painting show upstairs as well. 250-286-1161 Italian Cultural Society Dinner and Dance 6:00pm Doors open 7:00pm Dinner 7pm-1am Dance! Coast Hotel For tickets call Gino: 250-923-6301 Used Book Sale 9a.m.-3p.m. St. Peter’s Anglican Church 228 S Dogwood Lots of books, coffee, tea and cookies. Soil: The Foundation to a Great Garden 9a.m.-4p.m. Learn how to get top quality soil for your best growing season yet! kira.desorcy@hotmail.com 250-202-2851
WHY
250-286-1161 CR Toastmasters
WHAT’S ON PAGE
SAT. NOV 3
Family Place Drop In 1-3p.m. Every Wed. Community Centre Play & social time for chlldren and caregivers.
MON. NOV 5 Babytime 9:45-10:15a.m. Every Mon CR Library Bring baby for fun rhymes and songs. Socialize and learn about library services for parents and children. Pre-register at library or 250-287-3655 Monday Night Poker 6:30p.m. Every Monday Willows Pub Play starts at 7p.m. 250-923-8311 ACOA ( Adult Children of Alcoholics)
7-9p.m. 1040 Shoppers Row (upstairs from HSBC) Newcomers Welcome Lynne: 250-287-3184
CR’s Pumpkin Smash 12-5p.m. Strathcona Gardens Smash your pumpkin to turn into compost. Prizes & refreshments. FREE.
NOV 13 2:15-8:15PM NOV. 2:15-8:15P.M NOV. 14 12-8P.M. NOV.15 12-6P.M. Blood Donor Clinic at the Community Centre Call soon to book your appointment. Drop ins are also welcome. 1-888-2-DONATE 1-888-236-6283
Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge
BUY ONE BURGER
TUES. NOV 6
GET A 2ND FOR
HALF PRICE
Relaxation Skills
4-5:30pm CR Hospice Society, #104 - 301 Dogwood Street For people living with cancer & their caregivers. Please drop in.
250-286-1121 www.crhospice.org
Discovery Toastmasters 12-1p.m. Community Centre-Rm 1 Guest are welcome.
(of equal or lesser value).
Expires November 30, 2012. Must present coupon to server when ordering. No takeout orders for special.
969 Alder Street • 250-287-4320 (Beside the Scotia Bank) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ~ FREE WIFI ~ KIDS WELCOME
Lorraine: 250-286-4273
Family Place Drop In 8:30-11a.m. Every Tuesday Discovery Passage School, 2050 Pengally Road For children under 5 and caregivers. Free. 250-286-1161
WED. NOV 7 Preschool Story Time
1030-11:00a.m. Campbell River Library Stories, rhymes & songs. Pre-register at the library or 250-287-3655 Ripple Rock Square Dance Club 7:30-10p.m. 1st & 3rd Wed each month United Church Hall, Corner of Pinecrest & Birch 250-923-9492 250-287-3345
Total Concept Management & Realty Inc.
See our ad in the Friday Mirror Classifieds for a complete list of available rentals.
O.J. GORRINGE 250-286-0110 www.totalconcept.biz Please bring us your
PENNIES
and help support our annual Pennies for Presents campaign. All monies are donated to the Knights of Columbus to help local families. Drop off at The Mirror Office: 104-250 Dogwood St.
Get Ready for WINTER!
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NOW OPEN: Monday - Saturday 7:30am - 5:30pm 2700 N. Island Highway, Campbell River
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Water Polo 16+ 9-10p.m. Strathcona Gardens 5 on 5 games on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. Newbies welcome! $10 per person. Pre-register Ph 250-287-9234
Featured 7x14 Event for the Week
THURS. NOV 1
• Big variety of traditional and European Breads • Gluten Free Treats • Decadent Desserts 2190 S. Island Hwy. • Fruit Pies by CAT • Christmas Baking Soon Willow Point ~ DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS ~ 250.923.4000
Offer Expires December 31, 2012
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2012
McCormick International
Sauce or Gravy Mix 30-56gr
3$ for
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Inside Round Oven Roast Family Pack, 7.69 per kg
49 per lb
Nabob
Becel
Soft Margarine 227gr or 907gr
3
Tradition or Organic Ground Coffee
99
12 915-930gr
Each
WOW Wonder
Bread 570gr
WIN
THE NEW 32gb iPod touch
3$ for
5
Every time you use your Q-Card when you purchase a Pepsi Throwback 12x355ml you are automatically entered 1 prize awarded per Quality Foods Store
Red Rose
Tea 216’s
2
99 Each
6
99 Each
99 Plus Applicable Fees
12x355ml Regular Pepsi Throwback
KICK IT OLD SCHOOL
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13.20 per kg
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5000
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Offers are in effect October 29 - November 4, 2012
A Taste of the International!
3000 Ocean Spray Cranberry Cocktail 275ml
2500 Wong Wing Won Ton Soup 426ml
3000
2$ for
Taipan
Chinese Noodles 397gr
5
2$ for
Water Chestnuts or Bamboo Shoots
5
Liberte 500gr
Uncle Tom’s
3
Long Grain Rice 2kg
227ml
600-700gr
400gr
5000
1
99
99
49
Liberte
¢
2
99
0% Greek Yogourt 4x100gr
2
99
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Ambrosia Devon Custard or Rice Pudding
3
99
0% Greek Yogourt
Minute Rice Instant Rice
3000
Works Out To $1.25 Each
650-750gr
Green Giant Frozen Essentials 200gr
1 BUYT 1 GE
Organic Yogourt
Selected, 341-455ml
483ml
lb
FREE
Sauce
Soya Sauce
PER
Liberte
VH
China Lily
49
PER
Quality Fresh
FREE
bonus
3
99
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49
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99
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Inside Round Marinating Steak
5
99
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Fresh Center Cut Pork Loin Chops Single or Double Loin Family Pack, 6.59 per kg
2
Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Family Pack, 13.20 per kg
5
99
99
Sunrise Farms
Fresh Chicken Wings
Locally Raised BC Poultry
Family Pack, 7.69 per kg
Olympic
Pork or Dinner Sausages Family Pack, 5.49 per kg
PER
lb
3 99 49 2 4 49
Schneiders
Bacon 375-500gr
PER
lb
PER
25
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Upstairs at the following Quality Foods Stores: QUALICUM FOODS PORT ALBERNI COMOX POWELL RIVER COURTENAY
Schneiders
Regular, Chicken or Country Naturals Family Wieners Selected 375-450gr
OFF
2$ for
Each
lb
ALL
7
Simply Steam Vegetables
May Family Farms
Chicken Grilling Sausages 450gr
for
Green Giant
5
Valley Selections Vegetables Selected 300-500gr
2$
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5
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907gr, Each
HP
Sauce 400ml
750gr
2 $5 for
Salad Dressing
2
99
Minute Rice
Long Grain Instant Rice 1.2 - 1.4kg
Kraft
Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise 890ml
Green Giant
Frozen Vegetables
Kraft
4
99 3
4
Each
Breaded Chicken
475ml
3$
99
Simply Poultry
250gr
4$
4
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Bonus Q-Points
Some Restrictions Apply. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
120gr
3
99
375gr
TOASTERS
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lb
Chicken Bacon
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5000
Q
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bonus
Kikkoman Teriyaki or Soy Sauce 296ml
5000
Six Fortune Instant Stir Fry Noodles 400gr
2000 Taipan Sesame Oil 180ml
5000
Red Rose Orange Pekoe Tea
99
36ʼs
99 3
3500 Nescafe Cappucino 8x14-18.5gr
3000
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5
Saputo
Shredded Cheese
Delissio
Armstrong
811-931gr
340gr
99
4
99
Saputo
320gr
Feta Cheese
4
Kraft
99 3
1kg
6
99 6
398ml
¢
Almonds
Cookies
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Hershey’s
4
Pure Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
3 $5
NEW qualityfoods.com
99 3 For
for
425-550gr
2
99
7
Elias
Kraft
Unpasteurized Honey
500ml
Peanut Butter 750gr-1kg
1kg
7
4
3$ for
Fraser Valley
454gr
250gr
250gr
5
99
for
3 $5 for
Betty Crocker
Betty Crocker
432-461gr
340-450gr
Quaker
Dipps or Chewy Granola Bars
2$
for
Ultra Fibregard
Del Monte
Ocean Spray
4x107-112ml
1.89lt
Cocktail
Fruit Bowls
2 $4 for
2 $5
2
99
2 $5 for
Plus Applicable Fees
Cheese & Crackers go together like Quality & Foods
for
Stoned Wheat Thins
Frosting
99 5
156-187gr
Brick Cream Cheese Butter
3 $5
99 2
Crackers 300-325gr
Lactantia
Cream Cheese Product
Dofino
Babybel
165-200gr
120-160gr
Havarti Cheese
Mini Cheese
250gr
130-138gr
Clorox
for
Jam
Lactantia
Lard
Super Moist Cake Mix
Thinsations 100 Calories
99 2
5
2$
Kraft
Tenderflake
for
Christie
312-400gr
4
2$
99
Shreddies or Shredded Wheat Cereal
200gr
2$
for
2 $5
for
Wafers or Crumbs
500gr
340-400gr
Post
Coconut
Chocolate Squares
3$
158-233gr
Christie
Alpha-Bits, Sugar Crisp or Honeycomb Cereal
Golden Boy
Baker’s
Plus Applicable Fees
170-225gr
Hamburger or Tuna Helper
for
1.66lt
3
Golden Boy
5
99
Post
Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal
99
300gr
Christie
99
5
for
king Headquarters! a B r u o Y F Q
Betty Crocker
3 $4
Post
368-411gr
3$
4
680ml
Can’t get away to the store? Visit the Rich & Creamy Frozen Dessert
3lt
99 5
Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce or Tomato Sauce
Tomatoes
Breyers Classic
700-900gr
12x284ml
Hunt’s
99
Shaved Cheese, 300gr
99
3
69
Vegetable Oil
Pasta
100gr
99
Hunt’s
Unico
Cream of Mushroom or Tomato Soup
12x284ml
10 FREE! 99
3
108-472gr
1.75lt
a Value
Dairyland 2lt Milk
Unico
Campbell’s
Chicken Noodle orVegetable Soup
$
Nabob or Carte Noir Coffee
Trop 50 or 100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice
2lt Carton
GET 1
Tassimo
Tropicana
2%,1% Skim or Homo Milk
Saputo
99 2
Campbell’s
Singles Processed Cheese Product
Natural Sliced Cheese
Every time you use your Q-Card when you purchase a Pepsi Throwback 12x355ml you are automatically entered
Dairyland
Armstrong Natural Sliced Cheese
Parmesan Petals
170-200gr
340gr
99
Armstong
500gr
Saputo
Mozzarellissima Ball
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2 $5 for
3 $5 for
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CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2012
Win the NEW iPod touch 32gb
KICK IT
1 prize awarded per Quality Foods Store
5
Saputo
Shredded Cheese
Delissio
Armstrong
811-931gr
340gr
99
4
99
Saputo
320gr
Feta Cheese
4
Kraft
99 3
1kg
6
99 6
398ml
¢
Almonds
Cookies
for
Hershey’s
4
Pure Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
3 $5
NEW qualityfoods.com
99 3 For
for
425-550gr
2
99
7
Elias
Kraft
Unpasteurized Honey
500ml
Peanut Butter 750gr-1kg
1kg
7
4
3$ for
Fraser Valley
454gr
250gr
250gr
5
99
for
3 $5 for
Betty Crocker
Betty Crocker
432-461gr
340-450gr
Quaker
Dipps or Chewy Granola Bars
2$
for
Ultra Fibregard
Del Monte
Ocean Spray
4x107-112ml
1.89lt
Cocktail
Fruit Bowls
2 $4 for
2 $5
2
99
2 $5 for
Plus Applicable Fees
Cheese & Crackers go together like Quality & Foods
for
Stoned Wheat Thins
Frosting
99 5
156-187gr
Brick Cream Cheese Butter
3 $5
99 2
Crackers 300-325gr
Lactantia
Cream Cheese Product
Dofino
Babybel
165-200gr
120-160gr
Havarti Cheese
Mini Cheese
250gr
130-138gr
Clorox
for
Jam
Lactantia
Lard
Super Moist Cake Mix
Thinsations 100 Calories
99 2
5
2$
Kraft
Tenderflake
for
Christie
312-400gr
4
2$
99
Shreddies or Shredded Wheat Cereal
200gr
2$
for
2 $5
for
Wafers or Crumbs
500gr
340-400gr
Post
Coconut
Chocolate Squares
3$
158-233gr
Christie
Alpha-Bits, Sugar Crisp or Honeycomb Cereal
Golden Boy
Baker’s
Plus Applicable Fees
170-225gr
Hamburger or Tuna Helper
for
1.66lt
3
Golden Boy
5
99
Post
Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal
99
300gr
Christie
99
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3 $4
Post
368-411gr
3$
4
680ml
Can’t get away to the store? Visit the Rich & Creamy Frozen Dessert
3lt
99 5
Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce or Tomato Sauce
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Breyers Classic
700-900gr
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Hunt’s
99
Shaved Cheese, 300gr
99
3
69
Vegetable Oil
Pasta
100gr
99
Hunt’s
Unico
Cream of Mushroom or Tomato Soup
12x284ml
10 FREE! 99
3
108-472gr
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Dairyland 2lt Milk
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Campbell’s
Chicken Noodle orVegetable Soup
$
Nabob or Carte Noir Coffee
Trop 50 or 100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice
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Tropicana
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Campbell’s
Singles Processed Cheese Product
Natural Sliced Cheese
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Dairyland
Armstrong Natural Sliced Cheese
Parmesan Petals
170-200gr
340gr
99
Armstong
500gr
Saputo
Mozzarellissima Ball
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Turkey Beer Sausage
1
Canola Oil, 2lb
3000 Tropicana Pure Orange Juice 6x236ml
3000
Kraft Deli Deluxe Swiss Slices
3500
Disney Bubble Bath 700ml
1
49
8
Fresh Snapper Fillets Weather Permitting
311gr
3000 Kleenex Facial Tissue 120-184ʼs
887ml
Cheer Liquid Laundry Detergent 2.95lt
5000
Canadian
Provolone Cheese
1
99
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100gr
Large
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Sweet & Sour Pork ................................
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100gr
Canadian
Swiss Cheese
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Fresh Halibut Steaks
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Celebrating the creative spirit through music On Sunday, Nov. 4, the Centre for Spiritual Living in Campbell River will be presenting a special live musical presentation by Noelle Maffin, and Nathan Aswell. Maffin and Aswell have each performed to the centre’s enthusiastic audiences previously; this is the first time they will share the stage. Titled Sewing Seeds of Creativity, the event begins with a meditation at 10 o’clock, and continues with a musical service from 10:30-12 noon at the Willow Point Hall, 2165 S Isl. Hwy. All are welcome to attend. Maffin went to school for voice and got her diploma from Grant Mac Ewan College in the Performing Arts. She started singing professionally after graduation and has performed in NYC, Vancouver, Edmonton and up and down Vancouver Island. One of Noelle’s great passions is singing jazz music. You can hear her perform at local venues with her jazz trio. More recently, Maffin has been delving into the “New Thought” genre, exploring the power and meaning of Spirit.
Aswell believes that his calling in this life is to inspire and heal through his heart-centered music making. His debut CD, Little By Little, and his new EP, I Say Yes, are powerful realizations of this calling, fully intertwining his two passions of music and spirituality. He honours his calling by performing at faith-based conferences, church services, kirtans (devotional chanting events) and house concerts in both Canada and the United States, presenting his “Conscious Pop” music with his voice and the NS Stick (an eight-stringed electronic instrument that can be plucked like a bass, strummed like a guitar, or tapped with both hands like a piano). Aswell is a proud supporter of Seva Canada, whose mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness in the developing world. (Aswell donates 10 per cent of all performance fees, and $1 from every CD and DVD sale, to Seva Canada.) Further information is available at www.campbellriver.csl. org or by calling 250 850 3064.
NOelle Maffin and Nathan Aswell will perform Nov. 4.
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he seeds the Sun Sower lost secretly grow beneath the lunar glow. An exhibition of new works by Ken Blackburn will open in Campbell River on Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. Entitled lunar, the exhibit will open in two locations: at 5 p.m. a showing of smaller scale works will be held at Impressions
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Gallery at 990 Shoppers Row. Then at 6 p.m. the larger scale works will open at the Incubator (the ‘Cube’) at 977 Alder Street. “This body of work has been produced at the Cube over the past year,” says Blackburn. “The Cube is a very exciting development for Campbell River as we plan to evolve this space, through the
Campbell River Arts Council, into an ‘ction Research Center. This centre will be a site in which to develop community outreach programs, alongside being a forum for community discussion.” Blackburn continues, “The lunar exhibit serves as an example of what an artist can achieve working within a pre-
viously empty downtown location.” The exhibit will be available for viewing at the Cube on Nov. 16, 17, 24, 25 from 1-4 p.m. Blackburn will give an artist’s talk about the works in lunar on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 2-3 p.m. For more information contact the Arts Council at 923-0213 or Impressions Gallery at 286-1612.
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Tenants evacuated after fire Tofino Bus would fill void left by breaks out in apartment Greyhound reduction in services All tenants got out safety when an apartment fire last night in the 600 block of 4th Ave. forced everyone out of the building. “Approximately 40 people and their family pets were living in the building,” says Acting Fire Chief Ian Baikie. “About half found temporary shelter for the night through family and friends. The others were assisted by the provincial government’s emergency social services team, which offered food, clothing and lodging for up to three days.” The fire started in a first-floor unit, and was burning out of a window when fire crews arrived. The fire destroyed all the contents in the unit, and one cat perished. The tenants’ personal belonging in this unit were not insured, and the Fire Department is asking the Red Cross to assist. “While the fire was
contained to the unit where it started, there is considerable smoke and water damage to the first floor hallway, and hallways of the second through fourth floors were filled with smoke,” Baikie says in a city press release. Twenty-five of the 29 units were rented in the four-storey walkup apartment building, and Baikie praised the residents for their swift and calm evacuation of the building. “Emergency responders worked with the residents to get information about any important items like medications people might need overnight, and fire crews were able to get these items for people who needed them,” Baikie adds. “We’re working with the building owner this morning to have safety systems like smoke detectors and fire extinguishers replaced, and we’re assessing which units people can move
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back into, and how soon,” Baikie says. “We’re hopeful some people might be able to return as early as this evening, and we’ll let people know as soon as possible.” The Fire Department received the call at 7:30 p.m. and had the first fire truck on the scene by 7:35. Twenty-five members and six emergency vehicles from both fire halls attended at the scene. The fire was extinguished, with no flames visible, by 7:47. Crews remained on scene until 10:45 to gather important personal belongings for residents and to investigate the cause of the fire. BC Ambulance, the RCMP, Emergency Social Services and BC Hydro also assisted. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Tofino Bus Services Inc. wants to fill the transportation void that Greyhound will create if it is permitted to implement service cuts to Campbell River and other island destinations. Tofino Bus President Dylan Green says: “We are the little bus that could and we need the public’s help as we apply to fill a service void proposed by Greyhound Canada for Island routes.” Greyhound has applied to B.C.’s Passenger Transportation Board to reduce services on two well travelled daily and weekend routes between Campbell River, Courtenay and Nanaimo and between Nanaimo, Duncan and Victoria. If approved, this would mean only one daily route to the North Island, one fewer route to Victoria, and lost connections to the west coast of the Island. Green says: “Tofino Bus
wishes to avoid this reduction of services by broadening its current service model and providing one daily service on each of the affected routes. This would guarantee the maintenance of service to the Campbell River area while also connecting with the Island’s west coast and the broader Tofino Bus network including BC Ferries.” The president of the regional carrier was submitting his application to the Passenger Transportation Board last Thursday and is hoping the public will help him make the case that there is a “public need” for his service. “It should not be too hard to establish a public need,” Green says, “because the trips Greyhound wants to cancel to and from Campbell River are carrying an average of 18 to 20 passengers each way.” “Tofino Bus is well positioned to adapt to seasonal fluctuations in ridership with its combined fleet of smaller buses and large coaches. A
local rather than a national model is more sustainable over the long term,” Green says. Greyhound wants to cut the daily 8.15 a.m. bus from Campbell River to Nanaimo via Courtenay and the 3:10 p.m. bus from Nanaimo to Campbell River via Parksville and Courtenay. It has also applied to halt Friday and Sunday weekend service at 5:30 p.m. from Campbell River to Nanaimo and at 9:30 p.m. from Nanaimo to Campbell River. Tofino Bus is applying to offer a 9 a.m. Campbell River to Nanaimo trip and 3 p.m. Nanaimo to Campbell River trip seven days a week. Green says he needs individuals and businesses to voice their support to the Passenger Transportation Board by way of the Tofino Bus website at www.tofinobus.com/support or by reaching the board directly at ptboard@gov.bc.ca. The deadline for public submissions on Greyhound’s bid was Oct. 24.
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HELP WANTED OIL CHANGE Technician is required. Must be good with tools & have a strong mechanical aptitude. Automotive repair experience/knowledge is essential. Must have a clean neat appearance and work well with the public. Weekend work required. Drop off resume at the Great Canadian Oil Change, 1691 Dogwood St., Campbell River. No phone calls please.
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Zeballos has an immediate opening for an experienced Grade Hoe Operator Please fax: 250-761-2089 or email resume to: totembar@recn.ca HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTSMAN, EXPERIENCE is required for permanent employment. Must have mechanical knowledge & be computer & keyboard literate. Attention: Norma, Bailey Western Star Trucks Inc, 1440 Redwood St, Campbell River, BC, V9W 5L2 250-286-1151. nhalliday@bailey westernstar.com OFA LEVEL 3 ATTENDANT required for holiday relief. Please email resume & drivers abstract to Rescue One: raychickite@hotmail.com
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Needed in North Island Get on the fast track to a new career in 38 Weeks Campbell River- There’s a desperate need for Health Care Assistants in Campbell River. In fact, B.C.’s healthcare sector has grown by 28% since 1997 and employers are struggling to fill vacancies. Much of the demand is due to increases in the senior population. Health Care Assistants provide personal care, companionship and other important medical support services. Be in Demand as a Certified Health Care Assistant Discovery Community College in Campbell River offers an accelerated 38 week program in Health Care Assisting. Even with focused, short-term training we can barely keep up with employer demand. Almost 100% of the latest Discovery graduating class found jobs upon completion. Evenings and weekends starts November in Campbell River Call or go online for more information Funding may be available
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CHAIR AND room rental for Stylist and Nail Tech or Esthetician in busy Willow Point Salon. Call Jill (250)923-2864. ONLINE MEDIA Consultant Needed: Do you specialize in PPC, SEO, and Social Media? Apply to our job posting at http://tinyurl.com/93zreqk Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051
INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy Computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
DANCE INSTRUCTOR - Full time position. Must have 3 years of professional experience on tours, TV, or stage. Must be able to teach all ages & levels in Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, & Technique. 40-hrs $35/hr. Email resume or bio to crdancextreme@yahoo.ca
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MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear” security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head Office, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in confidence to: Human Resources Officer, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca
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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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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.
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| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2012 PERSONAL SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
TRADES, TECHNICAL
TRADES, TECHNICAL
TRADES, TECHNICAL
FINANCIAL SERVICES
APPLIANCES
JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/ Dodge/ Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat 250832-8053, pat@brabymotors.com
LEEMAR EXCAVATOR Components Requires a Red Seal certified Heavy Duty Mechanic for in house and offsite repairs for a variety of West Coast Equipment. Successful applicants will have a minimum of 2 years work experience, be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license with an air endorsement ticket. Welding experience is an asset. Leemar is located in Parksville and services Vancouver Island. We offer a competitive benefits package dependent on experience. Please fax resumes to 250-248-4404 Attn: Shop foreman or by email to danielle@leemar.ca
SIBOLA MOUNTAIN FALLING is looking for Certified Fallers for seismic work in BC & Alberta. For more info contact Jordan at 250-5969488 or jordan@sibolamountainfalling.com
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
INGLIS WASHER and Dryer, (white), work perfectly, $350 OBO for the set. Call (250)338-1531.
VOLUNTEERS
M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
PLUMBER, JOURNEYMAN Prepare, fabricate, install plumbing and heating piping systems. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to follow instruction. Hold a valid drivers license. Professional appearance at all times. Must have plumbing trades certifications. Salary negotiable upon experience. Forward resume to quadramech@telus.net
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
“I had an interview the day of graduation and was hired on the spot. I never thought I would see a paycheck like that!” Cindy MacIssac, Graduate
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HELP WANTED
VOLUNTEER REQUESTS Volunteer Requests for October 29, 2012 Heart & Stroke Foundation: Friendly, enthusiastic people are needed to be February Heart Month Canvassers. Support life-saving research by gathering funds from neighbours, family and friends, hand out brochures to raise awareness. Training is provided.
LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES
Habitat for Humanity: The CR Restore needs cashiers on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings and afternoons to take cash and help customers. Immigrant Welcome Centre:
Compassionate Communications Mentors to assist the program coordinator in creating a safe & inclusive environment for dialogue on social & personal issues. Support people from multiple faiths, promote special events, constructively guide discussions, and ensure activities are in accordance with the Interfaith Communications Guidelines. Training is provided. For these and many more volunteer opportunities, contact: Volunteer Campbell River at 250-287-8111 Or check our website www.volunteercr.ca
PERSONAL SERVICES HEALTH PRODUCTS GET 50% OFF - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
My Maid Service Residential Cleaning Weekly/Bi-weekly Judy Evans 250-830-4973 250-830-3314 ttjevans@hotmail.com
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-204-2168. www.bzzzt.ca
TOTAL LAWN & GARDEN CARE Time for Fall Clean up Gardening, pruning, lawn mowing etc.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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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.
PETS PETS
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
6 SHIH-TZU puppies. Have all shots, deworming, ready to go now. Call (250)923-6854.
AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS
CAMPBELL RIVER
BASSET HOUND puppies 1 female, 2 males, 1st shots & vet checked $700 Call 250286-6609
1358 Marwalk Crescent 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca Ltd.
1976 MONTREAL Olympic coins, $75. Also, buying collector coins, new ones and old ones. Call Cody local (250)792-9485.
FRIENDLY FRANK 3yr old dryer $80.00 good condition, clean 30 day warranty,del pos 250-202-8776
Secondhand & Military Store 7387 N. Island Hwy Merville 250-337-1750 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. STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! - Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca
Kenmore stove 24 in wide, good cond 30 day war, del,pos $99.00 250-202-8776
STORE EQUIPMENT/FIXTURES
Older exercise bike, works good. $40.00,250-923-6975
CONTENTS OF 3 chair Barber Styling Shop (Courtenay). Please call 250-897-4533.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
REAL ESTATE
SEASONED FIR. $180/cord. Mixed $160/cord. Split & delivered. 1/2 cords avail. Large order disc. 250-203-5324
APARTMENT/CONDOS
STALLION PINE Shavings, Stallion Giddy up pine pellet bedding, Okanagan premium heating pellets, clean burn heating pellets. Delivery available. Call: 250-757-9232
Cute, cozy condo. 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bth. Three very new appliances. Mountain view. Close to schools. A must see. 250-923-9399
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!
HOUSES FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 brdm w/double garage. Lg level lot, suitable for development,fruit trees, lots of parking Peterson Rd area. $225,000. 250-504-0205.
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
HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY
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.
Adams Yard/Tree Service. Hedge trimming, log splitting, lawn/garden maint. Tree pruning & removal. 250-203-5324
Jeff (250)-205-0664 Gabrielle (250)205-0661
Curator/ Education Manager
BOOKS, COINS, STAMPS
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.
GARDENING
HELP WANTED
The Museum at Campbell River is currently seeking a Curator/Education Manager for a permanent full time position. The Museum is a Class A regional museum whose collection area includes Vancouver Island’s central and northern regions. Responsibilities include research, collection development and exhibition planning and mounting, as well as development and delivery of interpretive and public programming. The Curator also applies for grants and funding, oversees special projects and supervises staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in anthropology, history or a related field and a comprehensive knowledge of Northwest Coast ethnology and history. Education or training in Museum Studies is preferred and a minimum three years of museum related experience is required. This senior management position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. For a full job description, and details on how to apply, please visit the Museum’s website at www.crmuseum. ca. Only those short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please. Deadline for applications is November 14, 2012 by 4:00pm.
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MAYTAG UNDER counter front loading washing machine, as new condition. $250. Call (250)334-4965.
FIREWORKS FOR HALLOWEEN
Grader snow wing and blade. Also grader chains. Good working cond. 1600x24 & 100x24. 250-287-7953.
HOBBIES & CRAFTS Grace Quilting Frame, fits machines 9”-12”.Steel construction. Crib - king size, comes w/all accesories. $1150 obo 250-923-2995.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL WALKER, mens, (Dolomite Legacy Lite), like new, $300 cash only please. Call (250)337-5491.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1 BOOKCASE 47”H, 24”W, 11”D $25. Full set Sandra Palmer Clubs with extras and cart, $50. 250-334-3213
Thursday, Nov. 1 » 6pm
2 estate sales: book collection. Over 6,000 (all hard cover, mostly new!); more WWII Robert Taylor signed print by pilots and crew and collector books, model planes, Greenwich workshop, Stratford collection and many others, leather couch, antique dining table with harp back chairs, book shelves, bedroom suites, queen size bed, Celebrity scooter, painting prints, hockey gear, Christmas decorations and blow up JASON figures, compressors, commercial cooler, tools, pressure washer, small boat with heater, tires, saxophone, western saddle, jewellery, coins, Check out our stamps and so much more. COMING UP: Timber Framing Auction: website, for full ad. Saturday, November 17 at 10:30am over $50,000worth of (on-site) Viewing: Wed. 9-5 tools; check website or phone for more info. & Thurs. 9-6
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OPEN HOUSE 1052 Springbok Rd. Sat. Nov 3. 11-1pm. Beautiful 1766sqft. 3bd, 3bth home in desirable area. $279,900. 778-420-0017 Pics @ craigslist #3298945605 and kijiji #423235345.
ADMIRAL HEAVY duty Washer/Dryer, 1yr old. $500. Craftsman riding mower, 21HP, 40” mower deck, with bagger & wagon $500. (250)914-1049.
CR Adult oriented patio home 1024 sq/ft, 2 bed, 2 bath, end unit, lots of windows, small pet, no rental, RV parking, single garage. 250-923-4233 $185,000.00
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.
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.
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COURTENAY, 4-BDRM large home for sale or short term lease or rent to own. Will trade for smaller home for part payment. Call (250)338-7545. 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.
ATTENTION FORD RANGER AND MAZDA OWNERS For sale in Port Hardy Class 3 receiver Hitch 8 mths old Paid $220 new Asking $150 250-949-8928 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.
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.
Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
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TRANSPORTATION
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HOUSES FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO
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TOWNHOUSES
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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.
2 bdrm 1.5 bth. Lots of storage. Good location. Close to schools. $850 mth. Avail Nov 1st, Refs req’d 250-923-9399
2 BDRM. W/D F/S, heatilator fireplace, fenced back yd. Pets quiet neighbourhood, close to town. Avail Nov 15th or Dec. 1. $850/mth. 250-923-4924 Side by side duplex. Laminate, woodstove, view, 1/2 acre, garden area, fire pit. N/S. Small pet ok. $825. 250-8501338.
CAMPBELL RIVER- (1330 Creekside Way)brand new 3 bdrm, 3 bath, all appls, garage, 1 year lease. NS/NP. $1150. Call (250)287-0081.
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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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
2 Bdrm Oceanfront Apt, 321 Isl Hwy. Avail Now. N/P, N/S. Adult Oriented. $850 Phone 250-286-6130 2 BDRMS- Large townhouse style apts, close to hospital, 3 schools, on site W/D. Small pets ok. $750. 250-202-0656. CAMPBELL RIVER, 2 bdrm. 5 appls, Steps from seawalk. N/S, N/P. Ref’s Req’d. Available Now. $800/month. Call Pat at (250)923-5460. CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm Townhouse near Rotary Beach Park. No pets, no inside smoking. $710. Call (250)287-3990. CR: Cedar Place Apt. Avail. immediately & one available. Nov. 1. Responsible tenants wanted for a clean, quiet, secure, managed building with family atmosphere. Close to hospital. Laundry facilties on site. Refs req’d. 250-286-4881
DISCOVERY VILLAGE 104 283-1st. Ave Campbell River
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. To view please call Christine at 250-286-3890 or 250-914-1049 fax 250-286-3803 Zero tolerance for any criminal activity & drugs
MOBILE HOME, well maintained 14x60 in adult park, Mission Hill area. 2 bed, 1 bath, covered deck, carport, small pet ok $58,500. 250334-1958 MODULAR HOMES and park model homes factory direct wholesale. New single wides $37,209 doubles $73,486 Special winter discounts! Call The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or www.hbmodular.ca
SEAVIEW MANOR, 1 & 2 BDRM Apts. Quiet, secure, includes heat & hot water onsite Manager. Call 250-2866513 or 250-204-5799. ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556
Water and City views. Newly updated 2 bdrm suites with large balcony & beautiful views. Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager
APARTMENT/CONDO
2 BDRM near all amen. $695. Cedar@4th. Avail now. 1-250889-9353.boarsnest@shaw.ca
FEMALE TO share house, sep. entry & bath, shared laundry.Inclds hydro/cable. NP/NS. Ref’s. $575/mo. 250-202-0275 SHARED FURNISHED accommodation. Clean & quiet home. Rockland area, close to ocean. Private entry, TV room & laundry. Refs req’d. Cable, internet, utils incld. Avail Nov. 1st. $600/mo. (778)420-2273.
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1 bedroom available immediately, central location, quiet building. Phone, internet & cable included in rent. On-site coin laundry. Rental references required. Call 778-348-0177 to view.
PARK PLACE APTS
SUITES, UPPER
2 bedroom available immediately. Secure building, oversize suites, large/quiet private yard, new carpet, indoor cat welcome, on-site laundry. Ref. required. Ph 250-203-5266.
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.
HIGHLAND COURT
SCENIC VIEW APTS
1 & 2 bedrooms available immediately, central CR, quiet building, includes phone, internet & cable. On-site coin laundry. Rental references required. Call 250-202-6648 to view.
SCENIC VIEW MANOR
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.
1 & 2 bedrooms available immediately, central location, quiet building, includes phone, internet & cable. On-site coin laundry. Rental references required. Call 250-202-6648 to view.
Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom *Thorough and fair screening of all applicants. * Secure building * Adult oriented * Laundry facilities * On bus route * On-site managers * Close to hospital * No PETS * No Smoking * References required We are committed to our tenants to provide a quiet, clean atmosphere.
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.
1988 DODGE 3/4 ton and Camper, 2WD with 8 ft 9’ Slumber Queen. Both in excellent condition. 250-287-8261
AUTO FINANCING
1997 GMC Sierra 4x4 Diesel 3/4 ton, extended cab. 192,000km, manual trans. good tires,new shocks/exhaust system, wired for camper. $8500. 250-926-0722 or 250830-8105. 1999 Ford 150 XLT 4x4, 4.6 Litre. 6.5 ft box. Silver Excellent condition. Yearly Maintenance $4,895 OBO. 250-2878570 or 250-202-2997
Phone 250- 286-4838 250- 204-8118
TRANSPORTATION
1988 GMC Sierra w/canopy. 93,000 miles. 1- owner. USA built, Good engine $2000. 250-334-9650
1983 Slumber Queen 8 foot Camper. Fridge, Stove, Furnace and bathroom. Good condition. $1,500 obo. Call 250-339-4239
2005 Pioneer travel trailer. 19ft. Walk around queen bed. Excel. cond. inside/out. Has spongy floor. Materials to repair approx. $1000. Quick sale $3000 OBO. 250-287-7105 or 250-850-4140. Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
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2000 Dodge Dakota Quad cab 5.9L 164,000 km’s. 2- wheel Dr. Lots of new parts. Recent tune up. $5,600 OBO call 250871-7767
2003 Dodge Caravan(Sport) 7 pass. Approx. 136,000 mi. Asking $4560. Phone Bell at 250-286-0225. 2004 CHEVY Venture. 135,000 km’s. Silver and in great condition and accident free. Newer Tires. $3,500. Call Ken 250-941-1097
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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.
2004 LE2600 Sunseeker Sleeps 6. Good tires, walk round queen bed, lots of storage, slide out w/awning, dual thermal pane windows. N/S. Recent inspection. 3yr extended warr. 121,000 kms. $35,000 firm. 250-287-4625.
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Remembering the War Years To commemorate Remembrance Day this year, the Campbell River Mirror is asking veterans or families of veterans to share their photos from and stories of their war years – whatever conflict, past or more recent. They may be portraits of veterans in uniform during their time of service or casual photos of comrades at arms, families, etc. This is an opportunity to honour the men and women who made a contribution to or survived the war effort in whatever capacity you’d like to remember. This includes civilians and people on the home front. E-mail your digital photos and a couple of explanatory paragraphs to editor@campbellrivermirror.com. Alternatively, you can bring your photos in to be scanned to the Mirror office at 104 - 250 Dogwood Street. Please include a contact phone number. We will publish a selection of submissions Nov. 9 in the Mirror and all of them at www. campbellrivermirror.com For further information call Alistair Taylor at 250-287-9227 or e-mail editor@campbellrivermirror.com
Campbell River man charged with obstruction of justice in Nanaimo A Campbell River man convicted of drug trafficking charges and given a conditional sentence had his sentence overturned and pleaded guilty to obstructing justice. John Edward Mac-
Keeping our waterways and reservoirs clean means healthy water for all living things.
Consider these simple tips to conserve and protect the water we all need to survive. By conserving and protecting our waterways, you can keep our planet in balance. • Test your tap water for its health safety value • Don’t pollute our rivers and lakes • Fix leaking faucets • Avoid overrunning water, such as when brushing your teeth
Corquodale, 52, was arrested by the Nanaimo RCMP Municipal Drug Squad in July 2007 for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. MacCorquodale pleaded guilty to the trafficking charges in
2010. At his sentencing hearing MacCorquodale presented letters of support from his family, friends and his doctor in Campbell River. Suspicions arose around the authentic-
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Do the Pumpkin Smash again Two lost mushroom pickers The Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) service is holding its sixth annual Pumpkin Smash, a fun family event which keeps thousands of kilograms of pumpkin – which aren’t being turned into pies or muffins – out of our landfills. The Pumpkin Smash will take place over two days in Campbell River and in the Comox Valley. In Campbell River, the events are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 2 and Monday, Nov. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Strathcona Gardens recreation complex (225 South Dogwood Street). Residents are encouraged to bring their jack-o-lanterns and smash them into compost rather than simply throwing them away. The CSWM service also invites residents to share a photo of
their carved pumpkin before celebrating its last hurrah at one of these events. Simply e-mail a picture of you or a family member with the carved pumpkin to contest@ comoxvalleyrd.ca; this makes you eligible for cool eco-friendly prizes and public notoriety by being posted on the CVRD social media sites. “ O ve r t h e ye a r s many families have come to these community events with some creative and unique carved pumpkins, and the photo contest is an opportunity showcase them in the community,” said Koreen Gurak, CVRD’s manager of communications. “It’s exhilarating to be able to smash your pumpkin and have it turned into nutrient-rich compost rather than having it take up valuable space in our landfills.” Pa r t i c i p a n t s a re
reminded to remove all objects such as candles and tea lights from their pumpkins prior to smashing. For more information on the pumpkin smash and the pumpkin carving photo contest, visit www.cswm.ca/contest. The Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) service is a function of the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and is responsible for two regional waste management centres that serve the Comox Valley and Campbell River, as well as a range of transfer stations and smaller waste-handling and recycling facilities for the electoral areas of the CVRD and the Strathcona Regional District. The CSWM service manages over 100,000 tonnes of waste and recycled material and oversees a number of diversion and education programs.
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Two experienced coastal mushroom pickers, one toting her baby, have spent cold and wet nights in the woods this past week after they became disoriented and ran out of daylight before they could find their way back to their vehicles. Campbell River Search & Rescue (SAT) personnel were called out in both cases. First thing Wednesday a Campbell River SAT team of seven plus a dog team boarded the Comox
ferry to assist Powell River SAR in the search for Heather Thompson, her 20-month-old daughter Erika and their dog Monty. The trio were found near Stewart Lake north of Duck Lake just after noon Thursday after spending a cold and wet night in swampy bush. No sooner were the Campbell River searchers back when a report came in and a search was mounted to find a local picker, Eric Hoch, who was lost somewhere between the Menzies Mainline logging road and the Morton Lake camp-
ground. Campbell River SAR manager Grant Cromer says a team of 14 combed the area through the night and even called in a helicopter to assist. About 10:30 a.m. Friday Hoch found his way to safety and alerted the RCMP that he was safe. “These were experienced pickers,” Cromer says, “but their eyes are looking down on the ground and they tend to lose their line of sight in the woods. The daylight fails earlier in the bush than in the open and they are easily disoriented.”
Managing Your Money Step up ¿nancial planning 4x10 4x10 for blended families Many Canadian families are still of the ‘traditional’ kind but, according to Statistics Canada (StatsCan), their numbers are declining while those for blended families are growing. The 2011 Census1 included stepfamilies (StatsCan’s term for blended families) for the ¿rst time, and according to the Census stepfamilies now represent about one in eight families with children. Money matters are often a challenge in any relationship, and they become even more challenging in the case of a second (or third) marriage or common-law relationship, especially when they include children from previous and current relationships. Here are some points to consider: • If you and your partner have separate ¿nancial plans, it’s important that you come together and develop a cohesive plan that will help best attain your new family’s objectives. • Determine how you are going to treat all your children equally. Establish an RESP for every child that does not already have one. • If you and your partner designate each other as the direct bene¿ciary of all of their assets, when one partner dies, everything goes to the survivor, potentially disinheriting the children of the deceased spouse. And, if the surviving partner should remarry,
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want them to share in the value of your property, then holding title to the property jointly with the right of survivorship isn’t recommended. Speak to your legal advisors regarding ways to hold title to property in a way that bene¿ts your children and carries out your wishes. Financial and estate planning for blended families is complicated. Talk to your ¿nancial and legal professional advisors about the right strategies for your personal situation. The Daily, Wednesday, September 19, 2012 – 2011 Census of Population: Families, households, marital status, structural type of dwelling, collectives -- http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dailyquotidien/120919/dq120919a-eng.htm
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ARIES If your life partner is spending money uselessly, you will point it out rather sharply. You’re not afraid to speak your mind and express out loud what others are only thinking. TAURUS Much to your pleasure, your latest promotion includes a generous salary increase. However, you will experience some stress while a few changes are put into place. GEMINI You will ďŹ nally complete a longstanding task. It will be important for you to rest before undertaking anything else, or else your health will suffer. CANCER If you are waiting for news about the health of a loved one, you will be relieved by the results. You can ďŹ nally have a peaceful night’s sleep.
VIRGO Now is the time to plan your Christmas vacation. Whether you spend this time with family, friends, as a couple, or alone, you will be asked to make reservations as soon as possible. LIBRA You might be given a job at work that is of an international nature or that involves some kind of training. It might be hard to make yourself understood at ďŹ rst. SCORPIO Your life partner is very important to you at the moment. If you want to revive the magic you once shared, you will both have to work on the emotional aspect of your relationship.
CAPRICORN A huge success awaits you, perhaps at work or regarding your health. It might be a good promotion or even a change in orientation. AQUARIUS You will be tempted to buy a property that offers a lot of freedom to all the family. Even if it is not feasible to do that, you will at least transform your daily life so that it runs more efďŹ ciently. PISCES Don’t’ forget to charge your telephone or computer batteries or you will risk having an important communication interrupted. Your young children may ask you to drive them all over the place.
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Judo club kicks off season in grand style
The action was intense and the day was emotional for the Timberline Wolves on Saturday. They took on Frank Hurt and won 22-20 in a close game – Hunter McKay broke free during the action (right). But during half time longtime Wolves coach Martin Jaunzemis was honoured for his 14 years volunteering as head coach of the Timberline football program. At the half (centre) he gave the players words of encouragement and then (bottom) Timberline principal Kevin Harrison presented Jaunzemis with a commemorative photo and a gift of appreciation.
The Campbell River Judo Club’s tournament season got off to an amazing start last weekend at the BC Championships in Abbotsford. The club sent over a range of fighters from juniors to adults with all the athletes competing fiercely and representing Campbell River proudly. The gold medalists for the club were Jason Wellard, Jamiliya Wellard, Anthony Henry, and Jordan Warner. All of whom won their matches by Ippon, meaning they either threw their opponent with a skillful controlled throw, submission or a pin of 25 seconds, a great accomplishment at any level of judo. The Kata team of Darcy Yule and Chris Petersen took second place in Katame-noKata. Further more, two bronze medals were won by Leah Tremain and Thomas Connor, both showing great skill with ground fighting techniques in their matches. Narrowly missing the podium were Haley Henry, Jacob Doherty, Sebastian Lafleur and Wyatt Huggins who all had close hard fought matches setting the stage for a great year of judo for the CRJC. For more information regarding the club or attending classes visit www.crjudoclub.com
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Wolves keep first place ranking in gripping result Undeterred. Unwavering. Undefeated. Despite rain, mud and injuries, the team once again rose above all that was thrown at them. They have stuck together, stood up for each other, and last Saturday, on home ground, put their never-give-up attitude in the spotlight. In a gripping game, the team kept their focus, kept their fans freaking frantic and kept their first place ranking with a 22 – 20 win against Surrey’s Frank Hurt Secondary School.
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As touchdowns were answered back and forth, both teams dug in and held nothing back. Timberline stuck to a running game, while Frank Hurt, in a last attempt to edge ahead in the final minute, threw several long passes which never made it through the Wolve’s defense. “That was one of my all time favorite games to play in,” tweeted one player after the game. While the Wolves have finished their regular season games and have secured top
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Emotions run high in Midget Tyees season opener The Royal LePage Midget Tyees began its season Saturday on the right foot. After some dif ficult placement round games the Midgets found themselves in the second division with Comox A1, Oceanside, Juan de Fuca A2 and Victoria Racquet Club A1. The first opponent up was a rematch against Victoria Racquet Club. The disappointing loss from two weeks back was still fresh in the players’ minds and the boys were eager to extract their pound of flesh. Perhaps a little too much so as within five minutes the Tyees found themselves shorthanded with a five-minute penalty and a player’s services lost for the game. The Tyee’s penalty killing was effective, turning back the Kings and not allowing them to set up. The shots were from outside and goalie Colton Thompson showed when tested he was on his game.
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The Generals, however, were not about to go quietly. Oceanside scored once in the second, and again in the third. This seemed to wake the Tyees up and Mackenzie scored his third of the game to put the Tyees up 5-3. With a minute fifty to go, Oceanside drew back within one, creating a frantic end to a game that had once seemed in hand. Next up is a rematch with Oceanside Sunday at 1:15 p.m. in Campbell River.
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Operation Christmas Child delivers hope around the world KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
‘Tis the season to pack and wrap a shoebox and bring smiles to the faces of needy children around the world. Operation Christmas Child, an initiative of the Christian humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, kicks off this week in Campbell River for another season. This year is the 20th anniversary of Operation Christmas Child in North America and the 100th million shoe box is expected to be packed and delivered to a child in one of several developing nations. Campbell Riverites are encouraged to lend a hand and fill a shoe box of their own. Deana Longland, C a m p b e l l R ive r ’s shoebox collection coordinator, has spearheaded the initiative for 11 years and is passionate about giving to those with little. “I think the biggest thing for me is the families have very little chance to give anything to their children. Having a shoebox – often it’s the first time they’ve ever received a gift,” Longland says.
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Above, children are thrilled to receive their shoeboxes full of Christmas gifts through Operation Christmas Child, which delivers boxes full of presents to children in developing nations. Above right, two little boys proudly show off shoe boxes delivered specially to them. This year’s collection week is Nov. 20-25.
“To bring a smile to their face and make them happy, I think that’s why most people do it. You know, our kids have so much and they have nothing.” This year, all shoeboxes packed in Western Canada will be delivered to children in Costa Rica, Nicara-
gua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Venezuela, Paraguay, Guinea and Equatorial Guinea. Recommended gifts for the shoeboxes include small toys, toiletries, school supplies, and books. A special letter from the donor and a photo are also a thrill for the children,
Longland says, but what ends up in the box is completely up to the packer. Boxes can be packed with either a boy or girl in mind, in the age range of two to four-years, five-tonine-years, or 10-to-14years. Longland said often
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either cash or cheque to cover project and shipping costs. Boxes can be dropped off at the Discovery Community Church (former Galaxy Theatre) on 11th Avenue between Nov. 20-25 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. Boxes can also be p a c ke d o n l i n e at samaritanspurse.ca/ shoebox
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the children who receive a shoebox will also share with the other children in their tiny village. Longland said a friend who was working on a humanitarian project in remote Ecuador during shoebox deliveries witnessed a young girl unpack her box and set aside some of her gifts to give to others in the village. “They’re so grateful and they’re so appreciative,” Longland says. “It’s nice they can receive something and sometimes they’re able to share it with other people.” Canadians have also been generous when it comes to sharing. Last year, 672,274 shoeboxes were filled in Canada while 8.6 million were collected worldwide and distributed to six continents. This year, locally, Timberline, Carihi and Sandowne schools will
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Fun for the whole family! Join us at the annual pumpkin smash celebration and help keep tons of organic waste out of the landfill by having a smashing good time! This is a fun event for the whole family, enter to win prizes, enjoy refreshments and "SMASH" your jack-o'-lantern. These pumpkins will be turned into rich compost instead of becoming a ghoulish waste. For more information about composting visit: www.cswm.ca/composting
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