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Fraud, theft charges laid against former PAC officers KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

The former chair and treasurer of Discovery Passage Elementary School’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) has been charged with stealing money from the parent group.

Jessica Taylor along with her husband Neil Taylor are each facing one count of fraud over $5,000 and one count of theft over $5,000.

Staff Sgt. Troy Beauregard of the Campbell River RCMP said because the case is before the courts he could not elaborate on the amount of money the pair are Continued on A3 BRIAN KIERAN/THE MIRROR

Strathcona Regional District Director Jim Abram, left, Ferry Advisory Committee Chair Paul Ryan and North Island NDP MLA Claire Trevena tell government representatives they can’t fix BC Ferries on the backs of gulf islanders.

Quadra Islanders give voice to ferry angst BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

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These messages were delivered resoundingly Tuesday when more than 125 Quadra Islanders filled their community hall to “engage” with Ministry of Transportation and BCF officials.

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Human shield stalls Cortes logging for third day BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

A Cortes Island blockade of Island Timberlands went into its third day Thursday as swelling ranks of environmentalists, residents and their children maintained a human shield against the logging company’s crews and equipment.

Zoe Miles, a member of Wildstands, says, “For more than four years, community members have attempted to work with the company to develop an ecosystembased approach to forestry. As road-building equipment moves in, the community is now left with no choice but to stand in its path to

defend these ecologically significant forests.”

On Tuesday Island Timberlands trucks were stopped at a logging road gate at Basil Creek by two protesters lying on the ground.

Company personnel filmed the protesters, likely in preparation for an application for a civil injunction, Miles told the Mirror. On Wednesday, a number of children joined the cause waving placards.

Protester Leah Seltzer says the ranks of the blockaders are swelling daily with the arrival of off-islanders and offers of financial and legal support are coming in.

“People are here

Some youngsters joined the protest against Island Timberlands logging operations on Cortes Island this week.

because they want to make it known that the industrial forestry model doesn’t work for local communities and it doesn’t work for the province. Island Timberlands will destroy ecologically-sensitive ecosystems and leave

nothing beneficial in its wake. We will be left with devastated ecosystems, a contaminated water supply and no long-term jobs.

All the benefit is going to people who live far away and who aren’t aware of the cost of

their profits to our community and our province.”

Island Timberlands’ Director of Human Resources Mark Leitao says access to “our private property” has been blocked and the company is review-

ing its options. He will not say whether those options include seeking an injunction.

“As a result of community feedback we have made significant changes to our logging plans,” Leitao says.

“We will log outside the tourist season. We’ve reduced the size of the blocks and changed the configuration of the openings. We plan to retain the veteran old growth trees – which are by gover nment definition 250 year old trees – where it is safe and operationally feasible to do so.”

Activist and Cortes Island land-owner Tz e p o r a h B e r m a n says, “The majority of their logging is traditional clear-cut log-

ging with devastating ecological implications that result in either a change of land use or a dramatically weakened and simplified ecosystem. Cortes resident and Greenpeace co-founder Rex Weyler agrees: “There’s no excuse for industrialscale logging in these times. Forward looking and economically viable alter natives exist that are based on community health and ecosystem health.

Residents have sought Island Timberland’s participation in this kind of forestry model but have been met with disregard.”

Miles says the community protesters hope the blockade does not escalate.

Court: Charges against couple were laid Nov. 9 Continued from A1

accused of embezzling but said it was “substantially over” $5,000.

He said police got involved after being approached by the PAC. “In late January 2012 we commenced an investigation as a result of a complaint from the PAC,” Beauregard said. “As a result of that investigation a

report was submitted to Crown counsel in May.” T he Taylors are charged with stealing money from the PAC between Dec. 1, 2010 and Jan. 31, 2012.

Jessica served as treasurer of the PAC during winter 2011 and then took over the position of chair for the 2011/12 school year, before vacating the position early this

year.

Neil was the treasurer of the PAC during the 2011/12 school year.

Jessica is no stranger to the media. She first approached the Mirror in February 2011 looking for the community’s support to help raise money for a new playground after the school’s wooden climber was torn down

by School District 72,

citing safety concerns.

“It’s pretty upsetting,” she said at the time. “There’s new kindergarten students coming in September and we’re not going to have a playground for them.”

Jessica quickly became the spokesperson for a rigourous fundraising effort, which the Mirror covered in eight different articles over a span of

a year and a half.

Her most desperate plea for money for the new playground came in late January 2012.

“We are asking for cash donations by any companies, local residents – anyone who is able to help us out,” Jessica said. “We are a determined group of parents that want a playground for our children’s school.”

At that point, the

PAC had raised about $8,000 through a fun fair, magazine sales, a student’s pledges collected through the Great Walk from Tahsis to Gold River, plus it had received a $10,000 reimbursement grant from the provincial government to cover an addition the PAC had added to the original playground a year prior.

Months later, in

June, after Jessica was removed from the PAC, the parent group received a $50,000 provincial grant, which made it possible for the school to finally get its much-needed playground.

The Taylors were charged on Nov. 9 and are expected to appear in court Dec. 10 at 9 a.m.

Neither are being held in custody.

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| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012

College of Midwives’ Quadra birthing probe protested BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

More than 30 supporters of Quadra Island traditional birth attendant Moreka Jolar protested Tuesday outside the Vancouver offices of the BC College of Midwives.

The college has been conducting an investigation into Jolar for allegedly illegally doing the work of a midwife while claiming to be “a traditional birth attendant.”

As well, the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) has confirmed that it “flagged” a difficult home birth on Quadra Island in August. Earlier this month BCAS spokesperson Kelsie Carwithen said: “This case was reported due to the perceived patient safety issues surrounding the scope of care provided under the jurisdiction of the college.”

G l o r i a L e m ay, a member of Humanize Birth, says: “People are outraged that this

little Health Professions Act group is trying to dictate what women in Canada can do with their bodies.

And, we are outraged that the college is using the ambulance service to intimidate people so they won’t call an ambulance if they need one.”

Lemay, who describes herself as a midwifery educator and traditional birth attendant, says the one-hour rally was attended by mothers, fathers, grandparents, nurses, massage therapists and nutritionists. The message was simple she said: “This is no way to do business. If there is a problem on Quadra Island get a midwife there.”

Jolar has been on the college’s radar since 1998 and became an issue again for her role in the birth of Morgan Stewart-Webb.

Responding to a 911 call Aug. 15, paramedics went to the home of Noah Webb, 25, a volunteer firefighter,

Protestors gathered outside the BC College of Midwives offices in Vancouver on Tuesday. They opposed the investigation into the actions this summer of a birth attendant based on Quadra Island.

and Amanda Stewart, 28, who had gone into labour early and had given birth in the couple’s backyard wading pool. The paramedics were troubled by what they encountered.

Colle ge Re gistrar Jane Kilthei says: “In many cases it appears that these practitioners, who may call themselves traditional birth attendants or

doulas, are putting mothers and babies at grave risk.

“We have a legislated mandate to investigate complaints about regulated midwifery practice and we take that responsibility very seriously, working hard with our registrants to continuously improve midwifery services in B.C. “This fall the col-

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While the college’s primary focus is on ensuring that registered midwives are qualified,

competent, ethical and safe to practice, the college also has a broad legislated duty to protect the public. This includes investigating concerns brought forward to us about illegal practice.”

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The college claims that Jolar is leaving herself open to a $2,000 fine and/or six months in jail.

But Lemay says the college’s investigation effectively serves to discourage all traditional birth attendants from continuing to offer support to birthing women.

“It aims to limit birthing women’s options in childbirth while at the same time violating their basic human right to be able to choose where and with whom they will give birth. The BC College of Midwives has a history of spending our taxpayers’ money on persecuting any birth attendants who support birthing women without being registered with the college.

It is time to put an end to this. It is time to recognize birthing women’s right to choose who will support them during childbirth.”

Gang a Jolicoeur, Executive Director of the Midwives Association of BC says: “This issue isn’t about respecting a women’s right to choose who will support them during childbir th, it’s about protecting mater nal and newborn health and life.

The community should be concerned that socalled traditional birth attendants are operating outside of the law without the necessary skills and training, endangering the health and lives of mothers and their newborns.”

Jolar did not attend the rally and could not be reached for comment.

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Ferries: Residents feel cuts inevitable

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Merecroft Village Quality Foods manager Cyriel DeBruyne hopes Mirror readers will fill his grocery bags with food for those in need. The bags are inside today’s newspaper.

Quality Foods and the Mirror bag holiday cheer Quality Foods and the Campbell River Mirror are teaming up today to bring bags of holiday cheer to those in need.

Included in today’s edition of the newspaper will be Quality Foods grocery bags.

Merecroft Village Quality Foods store manager Cyriel DeBruyne says: “We hope as many Mirror readers as possible will fill the bags with non-perishable food. They can

drop the bags off here at our store, at the Mirror office on Dogwood or they can take them directly to the Campbell River Food Bank.

“This is the eighth year we’ve helped the needy this way. Teaming up with the Mirror has been a great success.”

Mirror publisher Zena Williams says the grocery bag drive raises many thousands of dollars worth of food each year.

“This partnership with Quality Foods, along with our Pennies for Presents campaign, reminds us every year that we are blessed to be members of a caring and giving community.

“At Christmas the needs of the less fortunate are felt most dearly and we are proud to partner with the community in these important campaigns that celebrate the spirit of sharing.”

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Strathcona Regional District Director, retired lighthouse keeper and Quadra resident Jim Abram set the tone at the government’s “consultation and engagement session” when he said: “You are starting at the wrong end.

“You are trying to save $26 million to make a broken system sustainable. It can’t be done. The corporation needs to be dissolved. We need to get rid of the BC Ferries Authority, the board directors and the ferry commissioner and go back to having a ferry system that takes people from here to there and back reliably, efficiently and sustainably like it once did.

“There is not a road or a bridge in this province that isn’t heavily subsidized by all taxpayers. I’m filling pot holes in Dawson Creek and ploughing snow in Fort Nelson. And, I want them to be helping us cross the marine highway here.”

Paul Ryan, Chair of the Campbell River, Quadra, Cortes Ferry Advisory Committee, said: “In order to pay for rising costs fares have more than doubled and it is killing us.

“The reason why we’re here

today is because the government has refused to fund the ferry service at the same level as every other transportation facility in the province and you are trying to find a way to get around it. Now you are going to cut service. You’ll be back here in four years looking for more cuts and we’ll be left with one run a day and nobody living here.”

Ministry of Transportation Marine Executive Director Mike Handraham said it was “not correct” that the $26 million would be saved on the backs of gulf islanders.

“Four million in savings has already been found on the major routes; there have been no decisions made on the other $26 million,” he said.

BCF’s Director of Fleet Operations Strategy Peter Simpson acknowledged he is hearing some “frustration.” He told the Mirror: “We’re hearing that ferry fares are too high. They want to keep the levels of service. We are hearing from some of the ferry advisory committees that there is some frustration.” He reiterated that there have been “no decisions on service levels.”

“Our primary concern is to ensure the system is efficient, safe as possible and sustainable,” Simpson said.

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North Island NDP MLA and Quadra resident Claire Trevena cut to the chase: “There is a lot of cynicism and the only way people’s voices are going to be heard after 12 years of seeing their ferry service diminished, their infrastructure depleted and the cost of ferry service and our cost of living going up is by voting out the Liberal government in May 2013 ... that’s how voices get heard. Meeting after meeting after meeting ... the government does not listen.”

The consultation team moved on to Cortes Island for another session Thursday. The series of 38 community meetings wraps up Dec. 8.

An initial report will be tabled in February and more consultations will be scheduled to review its conclusions.

A final report is expected by the end of June, but that will almost certainly be sidelined by the provincial election.

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Sayward mine jobs sit on bureaucrat’s desk BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

The community of Sayward is excited about the jobs and economic boost that could come with the re-opening of the Orcan Mine, but a permit application to re-start the iron ore pit is languishing on a bureaucrat’s desk.

Canadian Nexus Ventures Project Manager Wendy Johannson says

the project should be a slam dunk “especially considering what the B.C. government has been doing to promote mining on northern Vancouver Island.”

“We are hopeful that a small mine licence will be granted in the near future and we are working closely with the ministries of mines and environment to comply with the requirements necessary to receive these

permits. We have a very good working relationship with all of these individuals and agencies and are grateful for their support.”

Efforts to re-open the mine, also known as the Iron Ross Mine, started seven years ago. For mer mine owner Joe Shearer became frustrated with the pace of permitting and sold to Nexus 15 months ago.

“Permitting is dysfunctional,” Shearer tells the Mirror. The mine ceased operation in the mid 1960s. The pending permit would allow Nexus to process 70,000 tonnes of magnetite annually.

Sayward Mayor John MacDonald says: “We are looking forward to working with these people. Re-opening the mine could mean up to 25 jobs and that means good economic

development and people buying homes. Our community has had a lot of problems with resources drying up.

We’re trying to market Sayward as a seniorsfriendly community and this could augment those efforts.”

Johannson says the company is “very pleased with the relationships we’ve formed with the community of Sayward, Campbell River and

First Nations.” Nexus has scheduled an open house meeting at the Heritage Hall Monday Dec. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. “Our open house will provide additional information to the community as it relates to the small mines per mit and the positive impact it will have on the area.

We will also be meeting with Mayor Walter Jakeway Monday afternoon at Campbell

River City Hall.”

A spokesman for the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas who asked not to be identified says: “The approval process for a small mine permit now called Iron Ross near Sayward is underway. The permit is currently with the Ministry of Environment for effluent review. Someone from the ministry will be at the open house.”

Wilson-Raybould re-elected regional chief Jody Wilson-Raybould of the We Wai Kai First Nation on Quadra Island has been re-elected Regional Chief for the BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) at the group’s AGM in Vancouver.

Wilson-Raybould, whose traditional name is Puglaas and who lives at Cape

Mudge Village, won on the first ballot with 78 per cent support.

She was challenged by two other women.

“I am very honoured and humbled that the chiefs have reconfir med with such strength the work of the BCAFN and the building on our success action plan,” Wilson-Raybould said.

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FOR THE RECORD: WHO APPROVES CITY SPENDING? City Council’s purchasing policy sƟpulates that expenses for all City services, projects, iniƟaƟves and events are pre-approved through budget deliberaƟons, through project plans or through the request for proposal (contracƟng) process. The spending limits for senior managers up to $50,000 and up to $100,000 by the City Manager are in eīect only for expenses pre-approved by Council.

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When it comes to doomsday, believer beware It’s less than a month to the apocalypse. Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? Will you even bother, considering the end of the world is nigh?

The ancient Mayans predicted Armageddon for Dec. 21, 2012, the date they stopped calculating their calendar.

We say: For every That’s when the renowned astroloscenario, there’s gers and mathematicians said the 26,000 year grand cycle of evolution a screenwriter at would cataclysmically crash to a halt. the ready The Mayans aren’t the only doomsayers.

Christian denominations reference a Judgement Day

that is the culmination of a great battle between good and evil.

Ancient Norse mythology foretold of a final showdown between the gods.

There are physicists who calculate the end of mankind as a mathematical inevitability, astronomers who say it’s only a matter of time until we’re all snuffed out by a collision with an asteroid or the demise of the sun, geologists who predict we’re one giant volcano eruption away from eternal darkness.

And don’t forget, there were some computer scientists who said Y2K would be the demise of us all.

Of course, for every doomsday scenario, there’s a screenwriter poised at a keyboard trying to turn it

into the latest Hollywood blockbuster to be directed by disaster-meister Roland Emmerich.There’s nothing like a little end-of-days escapist entertainment to help take your mind off your current problems, like paying the mortgage, getting the kids to soccer practice, chafer bugs decimating your lawn.

It’s all enough to make you curl up in a ball on the couch and tune in for that marathon session of Dr. Phil you’ve been denying yourself for so long. Or maybe empty your bank account and go on one last spree of travel, trinkets and T-bone steaks.

Just keep in mind, when it comes to doomsday predictions, it’s believer beware.

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Letters

Right to be suspicious Though Marine Harvest may be collaborating with DFO on research, the public has a right to be suspicious of this industry-government relationship.

Consider the recent Sockeye Inquiry final report; Justice Cohen highlights DFO’s conflicting mandates and concludes “there is a risk that DFO will not proactively examine potential threats to migrating sockeye salmon from salmon farms, leaving it up to other concerned parties to establish that there is a threat (vol.

3, page 12).”

One must also question the salmon farming industry’s spin in their media statements, “we’re confident that our farms are not a risk to wild salmon,” and “there is no evidence that salmon farms are harming wild salmon.” These seem to be in direct conflict with testimony by one of the same representatives from Sept. 7, 2011, of the Inquiry, when he said, “salmon farms can be a place where the sea lice are amplified.

I mean, that’s been proven. And yes, when the pink salmon, for example, are very small, the damage can be quite extensive (page 51, line 36).”

Should we believe media statements or under oath Continued on A9 We welcome your opinions on stories and issues published in our pages as well as issues of broader concern encountered elsewhere. Please keep your letters brief. We reserve the right to edit for length and liability. E-mail them to editor@ campbellrivermirror.com

Jason McCoy’s solo performance was crowded

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Jason McCoy put on a solo performance at the Tidemark Theatre Nov. 21. Except it wasn’t really solo.

Nope, he had George Canyon, Terri Clark and Amanda Wilkinson join him. On stage. Right here in Campbell River.

Well, not exactly on stage. It was actually onscreen. Yes, McCoy put on a solo multi-media presentation making heavy use of video displayed on a big screen behind him on the Tidemark stage. The aforementioned buddies of McCoy’s would show up on the screen and McCoy would “chat” with them and then do a duet with some of the biggest names in contemporary Canadian country music.

It was all choreographed, of course.

But he played it like he was having a live conversation. It started to get me worried that he wasn’t going hit his cue on time.

And so it went. McCoy would make heavy use of the video. In one song, he was playing it live while the song’s actual music video played – with the sound off – in the background. Other times he was accompanied by a violinist and mandolinist (whose faces we never saw).

I don’t know if I like this approach.

The “conversations” with the other stars was just plain hokey. I didn’t go for that at all. I didn’t mind McCoy performing a duet with the prerecorded video, that wasn’t so bad, but the chatting with them before-

hand like they were live and real was too much for me. That was too much belief for me to suspend.

Recorded backing tracks and percussion machines is a common performance technique these days and I’m not so sure I like it. Just play. Hire an accompanist. It’s one thing for the soloist at the neighbourhood pub to do it but for a touring musician, I don’t know...

But McCoy took it to a new height with pre-recorded accompanists on video. Now he did make use of a lot of images to presumably enhance his songs which worked alright at times but it always left me wondering what I should be looking at – the video screen or McCoy. At one point, the

real McCoy (ba-dum) was bookended by huge profile images of himself. It was kind of eerie.

You see, I was looking forward to an evening of what I know McCoy for, his deep dulcet vocals, good basic country songs and some tasteful solo acoustic guitar playing. And I did get it, I just had to put up with all the other stuff as well.

When he stuck to just playing and if the video imagery wasn’t too imposing, McCoy was great. He’s a hilarious guy and I think he’s got a future in standup comedy if the country music thing doesn’t work out. He obviously loves the spotlight.

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McCoy: Good Put an end to paying show, despite bonuses to managers the distractions Continued from A8

much. In a two hour show I don’t know if he gave us more than 15-20 songs.

He followed what appears to be a common seasonal offering from country music these days, namely, the first half of hits and covers followed by a second act of Christmas songs. McCoy followed the format and when he sung and played it was great. His Christmas songs were beautifully done. McCoy is a wonderful vocalist. He’s one of those smaller guys who’s blessed with a surprisingly deep voice and he uses it well. McCoy was born for country music.

He’s also got the country showman thing down pat. I also have to give him kudos for his support of World Vision. Out in the lobby he had a table set up soliciting World Vision child sponsorships and if you signed up you got one of his CDs. Obviously, it is something he believes in and good for him. That was handled well.

So, there you had this slick multi-media, heavily scripted show with just the right amount of spontaneity – the bit with the Carolling with McCoy radio promotion winners was just too hilarious for words – that included charitable works for the Christmas season. A perfect mix. Throw in some talented friends who are big names in Canadian country – all part of a so-called solo performance.

While the public is stuck with ICBC as it’s insurer, ICBC CEO Jon Schubert earned $486,541 in pay and bonuses. Was government not keeping an eye on what was happening?

With his resignation and interim president and CEO Mark Blucher, I sincerely hope that things get better for us as taxpayers. We have lived here for over 10 years, never reported an accident or bought a new or luxury vehicle and yet this year we were hit with a $20/month increase. Why? This is indeed a scathing audit

that shows the ballooning of senior managers and their meteoric pay increases and bonuses.

When will the paying of bonuses to mangers end. ICBC is a monopoly and managers are paid for doing their job, so why are they given bonuses?

Any profits should be returned to the taxpayers as it used to be, not paid to managers in bonuses OR to have the government siphon off the profits for their own use.

Judy A. Campbell Campbell River

Lice: Reps working overtime Continued from A8 inquiry testimony?

Just a couple weeks ago we published a nine-year study examining lice levels on farms, including those owned by Marine Harvest, that showed lice levels on farms are inextricably linked to pink salmon survival.

When lice levels on farms are high, wild pinks don’t do well.

Should you believe peer-reviewed science or industry media statements? Let’s face it, industry communication reps are working overtime in damagecontrol mode responding to public concerns

about open net-cage salmon farming. As their social licence continues to evaporate, it seems they will stop at nothing to try and sell their own version of the story.

Stan Proboszcz, Craig Orr, Watershed Watch Salmon Society

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Councillor disagrees with Cuff’s recommendation council on what’s going on in that sector.”

Georg e Cuf f, the author of a September governance audit who had some strong words and recommendations for council, sees things differently.

“What concerns me with portfolios is I find some members of council take them on as their personal ownership and (refer to it as) ‘my department’ and you’re under mining the department head,” Cuff said.

But Moglove is confident portfolios can work.

“I do think that based on what Mr. Cuff recommended that we at least need to have a discussion, a serious discussion, about our portfolio system...because I

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Coun. Claire Moglove wants councillors to keep their individual portfolios despite a w a r n i n g f ro m t h e author of city hall’s re c e n t g ove r n a n c e audit against them.

Mo glove said the portfolio system, which designates one councillor to a specific sector, prevents councillors from getting too bogged down.

“My experience last term was we did not have portfolios and some councillors felt they were being spread too thin and I quote, ‘they felt like they had to be on top of everything,’” Moglove said.

“It seems the whole point of it is to inform

actually disagree with Mr. Cuff on this point,” Moglove said. “I think it can work but I don’t think it’s working to its best.”

Councillor portfolios were re-established by Mayor Walter Jakeway shortly after his election last November.

In the previous term under former Mayor Charlie Cornfield portfolios had been nixed.

Jakeway assigned portfolios based on each councillor’s area of interest.

“We want results,” Jakeway said at the time. “They need specific tasks, so then people in those areas know who to call.”

Moglove agrees the portfolios do hold a lot of value.

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by Cuff at a future Strategic Planning retreat, to be held after budget planning wraps up.

C u r r e n t l y, C o u n .

Andy Adams has the finance portfolio while Coun. Ron Kerr focuses on Culture and Heritage, First Nations, and Tourism. Coun. Ryan Mennie has the Public Safety, School Board/ City Liaison, and Youth portfolio while Coun.

Moglove has the Economic Development portfolio. Coun. Larry Samson is assigned to Community Planning, Recreation/Parks, and Environment while Coun. Mary Storry has the Public Works and Transportation, and the Seniors portfolio.

Aging infrastructure in the downtown core is causing costs for a complete overhaul of the downtown street light system to skyrocket.

A consultant hired by the city found it will cost roughly $2.2 million to upgrade street lights from the entrance to the pier all the way to Roberts Reach (beside McDonald’s) and along sections of 10th Avenue and 13th Avenue.

That figure is based on keeping the existing light fixtures where possible, reusing street lights that have recently been replaced and relocating or adding extra lights to brighten up the streets.

All of the lights would be upgraded to the more energy efficient LED bulb and all underground wiring and electrical services would be upgraded

where needed, said Ron Neufeld, city general manager of operations, in a report to council.

But the condition of the downtown’s old underg round infrastructure is driving up the cost of the project.

“A challenge in delivering this solution is the overall condition of the city’s downtown infrastructure,” Neufeld said. “Sewer and water mains are aged and require upg rading; the storm system is in poor condition and has capacity issues; the sidewalk surfaces are in need of repair or replacement and are being impacted by tree roots. Street roots are impacting not only city infrastructure, but private property as well.”

In light of those issues, city staff recommended council hold off on a complete reconstruction.

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However, at its meeting last week council voted to consider, during 2013 budget planning, adding up to 15 new light standards downtown to improve lighting along Shoppers Row and Pier Street as an interim solution.

Mayor Walter Jakeway expressed his concern with the lack of lighting downtown back in August and urged council to address the situation before the dark days of winter set in.

“Last winter we had a lot of lights go out and I don’t think we want to go into winter with that kind of lighting,” Jakeway said. “It’s pretty dark in some spots. It’s bordering on dangerous.”

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A recent city parks survey reveals the community would most like to see the completion of Robron Park and that residents are willing to pay a tax to maintain community parks.

As a follow up to the city’s Strategic Parks Plan which was conducted in 2006 by consulting firm HB Lanarc, a self-selected survey of the community was conducted online and in paper for m between Oct. 10-22.

David Reid of HB Lanarc said the fir m received 644 responses, compared with 390 to a similar survey in 2006. “For a community

of 30,000 this is an absolutely extraordinary response,� Reid said.

What came out of the survey was an indication of how valuable the parks system is to the community and which areas in particular the public wants to see developed.

The number one priority was Robron Park which, since the Parks Plan was created six years ago, has new tennis courts, a new playground and an outdoor lacrosse box.

Further upgrades are expected to include new bleachers and trails, an artificial or all weather playing field, utilities and drainage improvements, and upgrades to the parking lots

along both Merecroft and South Birch.

Council had budgeted for the improvements in November of last year, but when the new council took over, the project was s c r at ch e d d u r i n g 2012 budget planning because of its $1.4 million price tag.

But despite the high cost, Reid said it was clear from the survey (which was not statistically valid because it was self-selected) that from the public’s perspective “the priority seems to be to develop Robron�.

Waterfront improvements such as Maritime Heritage Park and the public boat ramps were also a high priority for the community as was the splash park and Cen-

tennial Park improvements.

Second priority projects were irrigation upgrades, green shores, completing the SeaWalk from Maryland to Jubilee, and improving Robert Ostler Park in the downtown core.

Third priority was given to dog park development, an entrance sign program, and a parks infor mation program.

Last on the list was a Nunns Creek Park master plan and improvements, Georgia Park expansion, an Urban Forest Man-

agement Plan, and the Walter Morgan Studio restoration.

The survey also revealed that tax payers are willing to put up the money for these projects.

A total of 256 respondents support paying a $50 per year Parks Parcel Tax, as was established in 2006.

This year, however, council reduced the Parks Parcel Tax to $25 for 2012 to help offset a 13.6 per cent property tax increase. “It seems from our respondents that there’s an ongoing public willingness to dedicate funds to

parks and to focus the Parks Parcel Tax on facility improvements in the medium term,�

Reid said. “The great majority is interested in $50 or $75 a year.�

Reid said Lanarc’s recommendation is for council to set the Parks Parcel Tax at $50 each year until 2015 when it should be raised to $60, the only way council will be able to in the future operate in the black without cutting programs.

Reid noted that since the Parks Parcel Tax was established, the city has completed more than $7 million

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Campbell River exceeds Operation Christmas Child goal Paraguay, Guinea or Equatorial Guinea.

Longland said in most cases, such as in Costa Rica, immigration services at the shipping ports are shut down over Christmas, so the shoe boxes aren’t delivered until February of March.

For most of the children, the shoe box is the first Christmas present they’ve ever received.

“They’re so grateful and they’re so appreciative,” Longland said. “It’s nice they can receive something and sometimes they’re able to share it with other people.”

This year four local schools – Carihi, Phoenix, Southgate and Sandowne – contributed to Operation Christmas Child, which is an initiative of the Christian humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse.

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Thousands of shoe boxes full of presents for children in impoverished countries around the world have been pouring in for Operation Christmas Child.

Vo l u n t e e r s w e r e working at the Campbell River drop-off centre, Discovery Community Church, over the weekend to pack up shoe boxes which were shipped off Tuesday to the distribution centre in Calgary.

Deana Longland, local Operation Christmas Child co-ordinator, said this year Campbell Riverites packed 1,404 shoe boxes – exceeding her goal of 1,400.

The community also topped last year’s output of 1,287 boxes and the 2010 tally of 1,195 shoe boxes.

“Once again, Campbell River has shown its big heart by donating to Operation Christmas Child,” Longland said. “I’d like to thank the community for its generosity and support of such an incredible project to bring smiles to the faces of children.”

The shoe boxes were loaded onto a delivery truck Tuesday and will

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Above, Emilie Diemer tapes up shoe boxes donated by the community for Operation Christmas Child. The Diemer family volunteered its time at Campbell River’s drop off depot at Discovery Community Church last Friday. Above right, Michelle Diemer, left, and Natasha Diemer, 7, box up shoe boxes. make their way to Calgary where they will be checked over and prepared for delivery.

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Lots of seasonal choral music

The Campbell River Children’s Choir will light the Christmas season up with their voices Dec. 15-16.

Light a Candle with the Campbell River Children’s Choir Bring some light and joy into your seasonal celebrations by joining the Campbell River Children’s Choir for their concert, Light a Candle to be held on Dec. 15-16 at St. Peter’s Anglican Church.

The concert will have a wide selection of music including traditional seasonal favor-

ites Winter Wonderland, The Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy and a version of Frosty the Snowman we guarantee will be unlike any other.

The choir will also sing music from Australia, Africa, the Caribbean and a barn burning gospel piece.

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Children’s choir has presented concerts in our community for over 20 years and during that time the public has been treated to many talented local performers. One of our recent choir grads, Andi-Lyn Krieger was chosen by CBC radio’s the Vinyl Cafe to be featured in their

Victoria Christmas Special and the choir itself has performed across North America, in Cuba and in Great Britain.

Tickets are available for $15 at the Music Plant.

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Seventy Voices join together on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Tidemark Theatre to help usher in the holiday season.

For over 34 years, the Campbell River Singers’ Christmas Concert has been a Campbell River tradition. Conductor John Montgomery has been working hard with the choir to bring together a wonderful selection of classical and memorable Christmas pieces.

This year’s concert is being dedicated to the memory of Dave Nilson, one of the choir’s founding members. Nilson loved to sing, and he will be missed.

The singers are excited to be performing excerpts from Handel’s Messiah accompanied by an eight piece orchestra of talented local musicians. The final piece of the Messiah, the “Hallelujah” chorus with trumpet fanfare is sure to thrill all listeners.

A more recent work is Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata, which was composed in 1957. The choir will be performing this piece accompanied by a Brass Choir composed of Trumpets, French horn, and Trombone.

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paniment. On This Shining Night, with Silent Night, and The Manger in Bethlehem are beautiful, gentle carols that will be presented with Flute accompaniment. O Holy Night is a powerful gospel rendition of the well know Christmas Carol. Rounding out the evening will be a Christmas Carol sing-along.

So, gather up friends and family and come join us at the Tidemark on Saturday December 8th at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of music and song guaranteed to rekindle the warmth and goodwill of the Christmas Season.

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Big Truck Parade rolls into town tonight The fourth annual truck parade kicks off the Downtown Business Improvement Area’s Starlight Shopping tonight.

Jan Tees, the BIA’s events co-ordinator says it’s an event you won’t want to miss.

“There is nothing like watching these rolling works of art,” Tees says. “The parade is magical. Again this year, we have more than 30 participants taking the time and making the effort to become involved. We have trucks of all description – antique fire trucks, dump trucks, semi trailers, crane trucks, tow trucks, a school bus, cement mixers and trucks towing boats.”

Starting at 5 p.m. at the bottom of Rockland Road the parade of shining trucks adorned with Christmas lights and decorations will travel along the Old Island Highway arriving at Tyee Plaza at approximately 6 p.m. where Coun.

Andy Adams will be front and centre as

Doug Folkins will entertain at Spirit Square during Starlight Shopping tonight at 6:15 p.m. The local Celtic folk singer/songwriter has a new album, Ceilidh (‘Kay-Lee’) out, a collection of Celtic songs from the East Coast, Ireland and Scotland plus some Folkins originals.

emcee for the opening ceremonies in Spirit Square “On board the last truck driven by the Campbell River Fire Department will be

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This will be the fourteenth year the Campbell River BIA has marked the beginning of the holiday shopping season with the Starlight Shopping event.

“Downtown comes alive,” Tees says.

“Shoppers Row, Tyee Plaza, 11th Avenue and Pier Street businesses decorate their windows and stores.

Most stores are open until 11 p.m. offering special promotions plus hot mulled cider, hot chocolate, cookies or appetizers.”

There will be entertainment everywhere you look. Spirit Square will feature Doug Folkins, Cat & the B-Sides, Shoo Shoo the Clown and the Willow Point Old School Jugglers.

To keep everybody toasty there will be a fire pit compliments of Spirit Square Manager Jim Creighton.

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Children will enjoy pictures with Santa plus free glow sticks, candy canes, reindeer hats and colouring books.

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Tees says there’s something for everything.

“Take a stroll over to the Art Gallery and learn how to create home-made Christmas cards. Head up 11th Avenue and check out the inviting shops,” she says. “Wander along Shoppers Row and enjoy the new

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Stop in at Shot in the Dark and listen to the music of Fiftieth Parallel.

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Rotarians support international service At last week’s Wednesday Rotary Club meeting a number of members were recognized for their contributions in support of the Rotary International Foundation, as well as one non-member, Mike Gage, who represents the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”

Much has been said in recent weeks about the Rotary Club of Campbell River’s Annual TV Auction, and the good work that comes from that locally. With the club’s stated promise that “money raised in the community stays in the community”, how does the club fund its various inter national projects, such as constructing a water dam in Kenya, providing clean water and sanitation services for communities in Honduras, providing medical equipment for a Children’s Ward in a State Hospital in Turkey, and a number of

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The answer is that the Rotarians themselves fund these projects through their personal donations to the Rotary Foundation.

Rotarians and supporters of Rotary who contribute financially to the Rotary Foundation are recognized for their contribution towards doing good in the world.

In 1917, Arch C. Klumph, Rotary’s sixth president, proposed to the Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia the creation of an “endowment fund for Rotary . . . for the purpose of doing good in the world in charitable,

Mike Gage (left) with his Paul Harris Fellowship. Presenting the award, and sporting his Movember moustache, is Committee Chair and Plus 8 Paul Harris Fellow Pieter Koeleman. educational, and other avenues of community service.”

A few months later, the endowment received its first contribution of $26.50 from members of the Rotary Club of Kansas City, Missouri.

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Shepley and David Tees received their Plus 1 pins, Bruce Baikie and Larry Stright their Plus 2 pins, Andy Adams, Susie Moscovich, Dr. Phillip MacNeill and Steve F rame were given their Plus 3 pins, and Ken Whiddington was awarded his Plus 5 pin; 98-year-old Warren Thompson received his Plus 7 pin.

Occasionally, club members are invited to propose citizens for a PHF Award to a person who, in their daily life, represent the ideals of Rotary.

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The friends of Dr. Robert (Bob) Matzman are saddened to learn of his passing Nov 2, 2012. Bob was predeceased by his wife Roberta (Bobbie) Feb 11,2012.

Bob & Bobbie spent the past 20 yrs coming to CR. Enjoying their condo on the water for 6 months each year.

They will be missed.

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Married Dec. 1, 1962 in Victoria, BC

Stephen James Curley

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Klahoose ShellďŹ sh Limited Partnership of Squirrel Cove, BC intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a License of Occupation – ShellďŹ sh/oyster/mussel, sea cucumber deep water suspended situated on Provincial Crown land located at Squirrel Cove, Sayward District.

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is #1405105. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Manager, Aquaculture, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 2500 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 5M6, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@ gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until December 14, 2012. MFLNRO will consider all comments received up to this date, and may not be responded to on an individual basis. Please visit the website: http://arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

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DECEMBER 3rd

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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

Calling All Telephone Operators Reunion: May 25/13 @ Discovery Inn. Please Contact: Carol 250-923-6259 or cbstrach@telus.net or Val 250-287-7810 or valeriewallace9@msn.com. Or join facebook page “Friend�

Valerie Wallace. Respond by Nov 30.

Happy 70th BIRTHDAY

DEATHS

It is so hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful man. Steve passed away late Thursday evening on November 15, 2012. He had been battling with various health issues for the past few years but was active in family life to the end.

Steve was born and raised in Victoria, BC. He was always active in sports from a young age playing hockey and baseball. He loved music and sang in the choir when he was young. He had a wonderful singing voice. He passed his love for music on to his family. After high school, Steve moved to Port Alice where he became an industrial electrician at the pulp mill there. He loved to boat, ďŹ sh and camp. Wanting to move closer to his home town, he put in an application at the Elk Falls Mill and was hired right away.

He retired from the mill when it closed.

He loved to golf and joined the Campbell River Golf and Country Club when he ďŹ rst moved to Campbell River. When Storey Creek Golf Club was built, he was one of the ďŹ rst to join. A dream of many golfers is to go to Scotland and golf St. Andrews. He was very lucky to be one of those to go.

Steve loved to travel and discovered golf lessons and cruises did go together and was able to try a few courses in the Caribbean.

He also loved all the fun RV/golf trips to Gold River and Port Alberni with a great group of friends and the trip to Hemel, Ca. He coached the Special Olympics bowling team for 5 years and enjoyed working with the athletes.

Steve was such a positive person. The world was truly blessed to have him in it.

He leaves behind his loving wife Nancy, stepsons who he was very proud of, Aaron (Jenny) and Joel (Ashlee), granddaughter Elizabeth, his brother Alex (Val) Curley, also his brothers-in-law Dave (Elfreida) Macklin, Mike (Gloria) Macklin, Norm (Sherry) Macklin, sisters-in-law Jenny (Chuck) Green, mother-in-law June McBride, father-in-law Tom(Verna) Macklin, nieces Julie, Emily, Krista, Melissa, Andrea and Janessa, nephew Eric (Crista) Macklin, and many aunts, uncles and cousins on the mainland.

A privated family service will be held in Victoria.

A Celebration of Life Open House will be held for family and friends on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. at 470 Wayne Road. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.suttons funeralhome.com.

CELEBRATIONS

IT ’S YOUR BIRTHDAY!

Love and best wishes from all your family DEATHS

330 Anne Rd. (off Willis Rd.), Sat, Dec. 1 & 2, 12 pm-4 pm. All jewelry etc., 50% off (Ferlow Botanicals, books and treatments exempt).

BRAVEHEARTS All Cancer Survivor Co-ed Dragon Boat Team invites all cancer survivors and supporters to join our team. For more info call Suzanne at 250-202-6918 or email info@braveheartsdragonboat.ca

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Klahoose ShellďŹ sh Limited Partnership of Squirrel Cove, BC intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a License of Occupation – Sub tidal Geoduck and Sea Cucumber on ocean oor situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Hernando Island.

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is #1413798. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Manager, Aquaculture, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 2500 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 5M6, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@ gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until December 11, 2012. MFLNRO will consider all comments received up to this date, and may not be responded to on an individual basis. Please visit the website: http://arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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LOST AND FOUND

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Monday, November 19, 2012.

If you witnessed an accident between a blue 2000 Dodge Caravan and a Red Pick up truck at the intersection of 7th Avenue & Dogwood Street in Campbell River, on Monday, November 19, 2012, at approximately 9:30am you are requested to contact: STEPHEN P. FRAME FRAME & CO. INJURY LAW Telephone: (250)2866691 or toll free at 1-800-661-0238 Email: frame@frame andcolaw.com

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Land Act: Notice of Intention To Apply For A Disposition Of Crown Land Take notice that Jack Alexander Derish & Shelley Anne Derish of 1895 Champion Road, Nanoose Bay B.C. intend to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) , West Coast Service Centre for a Private Freshwater Moorage Tenure for personal, recreational use, situated on Provincial Crown Land located at Lot 62 on Victoria Lake Vancouver Island. The lands Âżle number that has been established for this application is FILE# 1414049.

Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6J9 or be emailed to AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@ gov.bc.ca.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO until January 19, 2013.

MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Klahoose ShellďŹ sh Limited Partnership of Squirrel Cove, BC intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a License of Occupation – Sub tidal Geoduck and Sea Cucumber on ocean oor on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Cortes Island (west Shore) Sayward District.

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is #1413797. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Manager, Aquaculture, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 2500 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 5M6, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@ gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until December 17, 2012. MFLNRO will consider all comments received up to this date, and may not be responded to on an individual basis. Please visit the website: http://arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

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Accounts Payable Clerk Our company is the Canadian division of the international aquaculture company Cermaq. We are a growth oriented company, focusing on being one of the major global salmon farming organizations. We strive for quality of our product, safe working environments and sustainable aquaculture.

Our ofďŹ ce in Campbell River is currently seeking a highly motivated and hard working individual to join our accounting department in the role of Accounts Payable Clerk.

As Accounts Payable Clerk you will receive and process purchasing correspondence, data entry invoices for cheque runs, research account activity, deal with vendors, reconcile statements, trouble shoot billing problems and other accounting duties as assigned.

You will have grade 12 education, post-secondary education in bookkeeping/ accounting, and at least 2 years accounting experience. ProďŹ ciency in computer operations and software is a necessity.

We offer competitive wages, excellent company paid beneďŹ ts package, and a matching retirement fund plan. Pre-requisite to hiring is a criminal records check.

If you would like to become part of our team, and have the qualiďŹ cations we seek, please forward your resume before December 15, 2012, in person, by fax or e-mail to: Mainstream Canada #203 – 919 Island Highway Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C2 Fax: (250) 286-0042 E-Mail: careers@mainstreamcanada.com Please state “AP Clerkâ€? in subject line

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Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualiďŹ ed Two-way Radio Technician 2 years experience preferred Wage to be determined by experience.

Email: topper@quinsam.ca or Fax: 250-287-4511

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED KURT LEROY Trucking Ltd., of Campbell River is experiencing a 50% growth of new capital expansion over the next year with a new division on the mainland. We need a Highly Motivated experienced CGA to complete monthly cost accounting for each division.

Payroll of 38-45 employee’s.

Subcontractors will vary. Excellent salary and beneďŹ ts.

Please e-mail resume’s with driver’s abstract to: rleroy@telus.net or fax to 250-287-9914.

HELP WANTED

BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT Port Hardy accounting ďŹ rm requires bookkeeper/ accountant with preference to those with public practice experience and knowledge in using small business accounting programs, payroll, Microsoft ofďŹ ce. Successful applicant must have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Send resumes by email to smythco@ telus.net or fax (250) 949-6760. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Looking for RCA & RN's to join our team Please forward resumes to help368@gmail.com Atten: Peter Coulter EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Air Brake Course December 15 & 16

HELP WANTED

GARDENING

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

Employer Services Coordinator

AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld 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.

SHAWN’S MOWING Etc. Tree Services & Bush Removal.

Home & Yard Maintenance, Storm Cleanups & MORE. Call (250)850-9116.

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

We Pay Cash Today Antique & used furniture. Estate clean out services. Free pick up unwanted stuff. Anything made of silver & gold.

Tea sets, cutlery, jewelry etc.

Coins, stamps collectibles.

Free & secure housecalls.

CR, Comox etc. Oddball Antiques 250-204-1237.

North Island Employment (NIEFS) is an employment and workforce development organization that assists people to ďŹ nd employment or acquire the skills they need for future employment.

NIEFS currently has an opportunity for an Employer Services Coordinator in the Campbell River Employment Service Centre. The Employer Services Coordinator is responsible for NIEFS services and supports offered to the employer community in the Campbell River and surrounding areas.

If you are a positive, enthusiastic, qualiďŹ ed professional who is committed to the mission of connecting employers with unemployed individuals, please check out the our website www.niefs.net/jobs or drop by in person for further information and an application package.

Submissions must be submitted in the format prescribed in the application package to be considered.

Only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing date: 4:00pm, Thurs. Dec. 6, 2012 North Island Employment 870 C 13th Avenue Campbell River, BC, V9W 4H2 www.niefs.net

Deborah Ewart Inc. CGA is a well established accounting ďŹ rm in Campbell River.

We are looking for a new team member to work 20 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have an accounting designation or be a high level accounting student. Public practice experience, knowledge of Caseware, Excel, Simply Accounting, Quick Books and ProďŹ le are preferred.

The hours of work for this position are exible, compensation will be based on your skills and experience.

Forward your resume with cover letter to

TRADES, TECHNICAL HEAVY DUTY Mechanic (Fraser Valley).

We are a well established medium size contractor serving the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area since 1969. We are recruiting a Heavy Duty Mechanic stationed at our Abbotsford shop. You will be responsible to service, maintain and repair our eet of mobile paving and grading equipment in addition to undertaking basic welding and fabricating duties to upkeep equipment.

Must have a good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and have a keen eye for preventative maintenance practice. You must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and a safe driver’s abstract in order to drive our service truck to respond to ďŹ eld service requests. A min 3yr experience is needed along with Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic CertiďŹ cate and you must possess an ability to work in a team environment and at times with limited supervision. This is a unionized position paying very competitive wages and an extensive beneďŹ ts package for the right candidate. Respond by email to: nickjs@telus.net

LICENSED MECHANIC. Full time. Great pay and beneďŹ ts.

Contact Trevor Gatzke, 1661 Willow Street, Campbell River.

PERSONAL SERVICES EDUCATION/TUTORING

ORACLE TUTORING

• Grades K - 12 & College. • All subjects. www.oracletutoring.ca

250-830-0295.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS Not Just another Handyman!

23 yrs experience. Specializing in reroofs/repairs, bathrooms, drywall/repair, fencing/repair,framing/rot repair & dump runs. Seniors Discount.

Serving C.R.-Courtenay - Sayward. RENO 250-203-3315

CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS Auction House Vancouver Isle Art & Jewelry Tues @ 6 PM. Hudson Road, Comox.

Call 250-941-1999.

TOOLS Dewalt Dual Compound 12in. sliding mirtre saw and stand.

Brand new. Extra blade. New $500. Dewalt compound mitre saw. 12in. Almost new $250.

Homelite gas chainshaw.

16in. Good shape & sharp. $150. Ridgid scroll saw w/ stand & blades. Brand new. $180. 14in. King band saw w/ 6in. riser. Great resaw. Tough saw. $150. Router 1/4in.$60.

Campbell HausďŹ eld 5 gal. oilless compresssor.

Good shape. $165. Craftsman belt + disc sander $85. Laser level. Full kit. Brand new $125.

General contractor saw on wheels. Good cond. New blade on stand w/ wheels. $400 OBO. 250-923-8118

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BOOKS, COINS, STAMPS

3 brdm home w/double garage. Lge level lot, suitable for development, fruit trees, lots of parking Peterson Rd area. $225,000. 250-504-0235.

British World War I illustrated documentary mags.(46) French WW I illus mag. $400 per set OBO 250-287-4457.

UNDER $200 10� CRAFTSMEN Radial Arm Saw, like new condition $150.

Call 250-923-7010 KITCHEN-AID MIXER, 300 watt motor, 4 1/2 qt, stainless steel bowl, dough hook & beaters, great condition $125.

Call 250-923-7010 MMA 70lb heavy bag w/ stand speed bag, gloves & wraps Hardly used. Great gift for Xmas. $175. Black metal futon and mattress $125. New Lacrosse elbow pads(Warrior) $70. Call 250-286-6717

GOLD IN the hills. Custom built sluce boxes and portable wash trammels. Sizes from 32� L X 8� W to 59� L X 11.5�

W. Also Foldable and easy to carry models. Models start at $99. Call (250)338-8060.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Open House. 1052 Springbok Rd. Sat. Nov. 24. 11am1pm. 1766 sqft. 3bd/3bth. New ooring, jet tub, h/w tank. Desirable area. $279,900. kijiji: 423235345 or 778-420-0017

HOUSES FOR SALE

RATTAN 3 cushion couch, oral on navy background, good condition $150. Call 250923-7010

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before December 10, 2012

• Class 1 & 3

FRIENDLY FRANK

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ELECTRICAL

NOW HIRING Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

We currently have the following openings:

Relief Clerk Heavy Duty Mechanics Certified Millwright Millwright/Planerman Technician Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

PIXEL POINT of systems. Includes touch screen, cash drawer and 2 printers. $2000.

Call 250-902-9054.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

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ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Full-Time Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountants is seeking an energetic and conscientious team player to join our ďŹ rm early in January 2013.

The successful candidate will have strong organization and communication skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and payroll procedures, Simply Accounting and Microsoft OfďŹ ce programs is an asset, but we are happy to train the right individual.

Please deliver your rĂŠsumĂŠ with cover letter by December 10, 2012. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

980 Alder St. Campbell River, BC V9W 2P9 (250) 286-0744 www.channowosadboates.ca

150.00 Bush cords cured & measured. Will cut to length, mixed cords only. Quadra & Courtnay extra. 250-203-2415

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SEASONED FIR. $180/cord.

Mixed $165/cord. Split & delivered. 1/2 cords avail. Large order disc. 250-203-5324

PAINTING

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

HOBBIES & CRAFTS Grace Quilting Frame, ďŹ ts machines 9â€?-12â€?.Steel construction. Crib - king size, comes w/all accesories. $1150 obo 250-923-2995.

MEDICAL WALKER, mens, (Dolomite Legacy Lite), like new, $300 cash only please.

Call (250)337-5491.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ADMIRAL HEAVY duty Washer/Dryer, 1yr old. $500. Craftsman riding mower, 21HP, 40� mower deck, with bagger & wagon $500. (250)914-1049.

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PAINTING

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!!

Are you tired of your old brick or stone ďŹ replace? Well I can quickly and easily give it a total facelift!

Perhaps you want a fresh look for your decor.

I can help!

Or - would you like someone to come and do your Christmas Decorating for you?

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Call Pam @ Interior Reections Decorating and Colour Consulting

250.287.9392

MEDICAL SUPPLIES INVACARE FULL electric hospital bed with mattress.

Only used 3 times, still under full warranty. Price new $1950 - sell 1/2 price $800. ďŹ rm. Call (250)339-3440.

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 $180,000.00

MISC SERVICES

•Leaves Removed •Gutter Cleaning •Snow Blowing •Home Repair •Interior/Exterior Painting •Deck Construction •Window/Door Installation/Repair •Lawn Maintenance •Garden Care

MISC SERVICES

Al’s Home & Garden Service No job too big or too small.

I do it all!

Reasonable rates!

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Call 286-4500 Cell 203-7267

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RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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CAMPBELL RIVER, 2 bdrm.

5 appls, Steps from seawalk.

622 Island Hwy. N/S, N/P. Ref’s Req’d. $800./mo. Avail now. Call Pat (250)923-5460.

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm Townhouse near Rotary Beach Park. No pets, no inside smoking. $710.

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2 BDRM near all amen. $695.

Cedar@4th. Avail now. 1-250889-9353.boarsnest@shaw.ca

BLACK CREEK- 1 bdrm, lake front, $600 inclusive, except phone. Avail Dec 15. Refs.

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One brdrm house on 19th Ave. Large lot. 76x10. Fully fenced, garage & shop. Wood heater. Fridge, stove, W/D. Newly painted. RV parking. $180,000. 250-923-8975.

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Willow Point Rancher: 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 appliances $1300/mo.

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1-877-808-7368 www.advancedpm.ca DISCOVERY POINT Featuring approx 1000sq ft of living. This 2nd oor 2 bdrm, 1 bath corner condo suite features waterfront view, laminate ooring, 4 appls., elevator & secured entrance, ideal for mature tenant or couple, small pet may be considered with deposit. $795/mth Avail. Dec. 1 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.

Regular 2 bdrm suites, also 2 bdrm Penthouse with large balcony & beautiful views.

Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager

Lovely 3bdrm ocean view duplex Close to town. NS $825 Avail. Dec. 1 250-850-1338

HALLS HALL AVAILABLE for Rental.

Navy League Hall Still available for Christmas parties. Up to 270 people. For more information call Angie at 250-203-4718

HOMES FOR RENT 2 Storey furn. house to sublet in town. 3bdrm/2bth. 3-5 months. $900 + hydro + dep.

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Total Concept Management & Realty Inc. • 250-286-0110 • 9447 Martin Park Drive - 3 bdrm, 1 bath trailor on 1/2 acre. $775/mo. • 301-377 Dogwood - Completely renovated studio, heat & hot water included. Nov 15. $600/mo. • 209-377 Dogwood - Renovated 2 bdrm, 1 bath, heat & hot water included. Nov. 15. $775/m0. • #4-3962 S. Isl. Hwy - 2 bdrm, 4 appliances, ocean view, Storries Beach. $700/mo. • 701 Hilchey - Nov. 1, 3 bedroom 2 bath at Trail’s Edge, end unit. $1100/mo. • 3671 Brind’Amour - 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, fenced back yard, double garage, s/s appliances, gas ďŹ replace. $1195/mo.

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CAMPBELL RIVER Oceanfront Fully Furnished suite. 1bdrm,1 bath, $900. negotiable.

Drive by 1047 South Island Hwy. Jan. 1st. call 1-604-8925134. renechambers@shaw.ca

TOWNHOUSES * AAA Pet Friendly * 590 Cedar in Campbell River Recently renovated • Amazing 3 Bedroom • Hardwood Floors • Private yard • Washer/Dryer Rent $1000 per month Available November 1!

Paul (250) 830-8410 CAMPBELL RIVER- (1330 Creekside Way)brand new 3 bdrm, 3 bath, all appls, garage, 1 year lease. NS/NP. $1150. Call (250)287-0081.

C.R. OCEANFRONT fully furn.

3-Bdrm, 2 bath home - “short term� - $1800. obo. Avail Jan. 02/13. Drive by: 1047 S. Island Hwy. Call 1-604-892-5134 or renechambers@shaw.ca

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PANORAMIC VIEW- 2 bdrm top oor suite. Very quiet, close to town. W/D. Avail now.

NP/NS. $900. (250)287-6554.

CertiďŹ ed complex of CR Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. • Thorough & fair screening of all applicants. • 2 bedroom Townhouse • Laundry facilities on site • Close to Hospital • References Required • NO PETS

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING GOLDEN GROVE Care Facility has immediate openings in beautiful home like setting for seniors.

Respite room available. For more info: 250923-7049.

SHARED FURNISHED accommodation. Reliable clean & quiet home. Rockland area, close to ocean. Private entry, TV room & laundry. Refs req’d.

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2 Bdrm and Den basement suite. NS, NP. On Carlyle Crescent. Available Dec. 1. $775. 250-850-1338 2 bdrm for Dec or Jan. Bright Beautiful all inclusive NS,NP $675 250-203-5122

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Adult oriented. Indoor cat welcome. On-site coin laundry.

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A/C, P/W P/D, 177,000km. Air bags One owner.$6495. 250-338-0385

2002 Dodge Ram 1500 loaded very nice $6800.

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1983 Slumber Queen 8 foot Camper. Fridge, Stove, Furnace and bathroom. Good condition. $1,500 obo. Call 250-339-4239

AUTO FINANCING

2002 Venture Van (maroon) 220km, excellent shape, new tires, brakes, local service & Senior driven. $3900.00 Phone 250-923-5271

2003 Dodge Caravan(Sport) 7 pass. Approx. 136,000 mi.

Asking $4560. Phone Bell at 250-286-0225.

UTILITY TRAILERS 20’ CONTINENTAL Cargo Trailer, like new. Sell $7500.

Cost $12,000. (250)871-3934.

MARINE BOATS 1973 25’ C&C Sloop. Glass hull & teak interior. 7 sails (4 never used). 2010 50HP Nissan outboard, approx. 200 hrs.

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1988 GMC Sierra w/canopy.

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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

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| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Two expeditions, two stories – one great park Alberni, over 300 kilometres through the heart of Strathcona Park. They journeyed by canoe and on foot via the rugged valleys and mountains, retracing the steps of the father of BC Parks, Price Ellison.

Ellison was a rancher from the Okanagan, MLA and Minister in the Gover nment of Sir Richard McBride.

In the summer of 1910 Ellison and a party of 23 had completed this very same journey to assess the suitability of the Strathcona Reserve for park status.

Ellison was so impressed by what he saw and experienced that he wrote a glowing

account to McBride’s cabinet.

In March 1911 legislation was passed enacting the Strathcona Act, creating B.C.’s first park.

In Ellison’s party was his nephew Harry McClure-Johnson who was the expedition’s official scribe.

Johnson detailed the whole adventure from Victoria via steamship to Campbell River and their epic traverse across the lakes and mountains to Port Alberni.

For a hundred years this beautifully written account of an important chapter in B.C.’s history has been cared for in museum archives along with

a collection of photographs by Frank Ward taken along the expedition route.

Now, alongside a twin journal from the 2010 Strathcona Centennial Expedition, Johnson’s words and Ward’s photographs have been published for the first time.

Quadra Island author and expedition leader Philip Stone has brought these two volumes to life.

Weaving the colourful descriptions of the characters and the unforgiving but spectacular landscape, with the expedition photographs, Stone has crafted two books that tell two stories spanning a hundred

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They had come from various walks of life, some experienced mountaineers and others on their first-ever climb. What united them all was a desire to celebrate the creation of Strathcona, the first of British Columbia’s Provincial Parks.

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More Diamond Jubilee Medals to be handed out Two local people who have provided exemplary service to the area will be honoured with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals next week.

Jacquie Gordon and Chief Robert Joseph will receive medals at ceremonies in Campbell River on Dec. 3.

MLA Claire Trevena, along with MLAs and MPs across the country, was invited to recognize the hard work of people who volunteer their time to make Canada a better place. MLAs were tasked with selecting just four people per constituency, a challenge in rural communities where volunteerism is a key social driver. Trevena appointed a committee to recommend her appointments and she’s pleased with their choices, which honour the hard work of people who champion the causes of First Nations arts, and community arts and culture.

Jacquie Gordon and Chief Robert Joseph will receive their medals on December 3 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Museum at Campbell River, an award winning facility both played a role in developing.

Chief Joseph spent much of his early

career in Campbell River, where he served on the boards of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the NuuChah-Nulth Tribal Council, to name a few. His recent work as Director of the Indian Residential School Survivors Society and Special Advisor to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission continues to have a powerful net impact. Chief Joseph was presented with an honorary law degree at UBC in 2003 in recognition of his outstanding work on behalf of the First Nations.

Jacquie Gordon has dedicated much of her adult life to the arts, giving her time and creative energy to many of Campbell River’s arts organizations, from the Tidemark Theatre to the Shoreline Musical Theatre Society. Her most recent role was as chair of the City’s Cultural Commission, advising council on the arts. Her greatest source of pride, aside from her family, remains the conversion of the old Van Isle Theatre into the Tidemark as a venue for the performing arts.

O Christmas Tree The Drama Department at Carihi is holding a Christmas tree sale to raise funds for the theatre program at the high school. The sale takes place Sunday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and will feature beautiful, locally grown balsam and fir trees. The trees are full figured beauties, six to eight feet on average. Taller and shorter trees are also available. The trees are all are pruned and shaped, and a bargain at $25-$30 each. Drop by Carihi on Dec. 9 and find your perfect tree. They will be set up in the upper parking lot, near the school entrance.

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Holiday Dangers for Pets 7x14 Christmas Holidays are fun and hectic, and it’s easy to forget to take some precautions with your pet. The bad news is that many pets will end up at the veterinarian’s ofďŹ ce this holiday season. The good news is that yours won’t be among them if you keep an eye out for these hazards. Be careful, and watch for: s &EEDING PROBLEMS Foods too rich, too fatty or too spicy, or anything your pet’s not accustomed to, can trigger a bout of intestinal upset leading to vomiting or diarrhea. For some animals, the treat can trigger a serious inammation of the pancreas or intestine, and that means a life-threatening illness. No, generally it’s not ok to feed Fido some of the Christmas dinner! s &OREIGN BODY INGESTION Cooked poultry bones may seem like the perfect gift for the pet who has everything, but do him a favour and save them for the soup. Even the largest cooked turkey bones are prone to splintering, sending

shards through the animal’s intestines.

Should one pierce through the lining, the result can be deadly. s $ANGEROUS DECORATIONS The Christmas tree is full of hazards for dogs and cats and ferrets. Tinsel can be an appealing target for play, but if ingested, it can twist up the intestines.

This is a particular danger to cats and kittens, who seem to ďŹ nd tinsel, along with yarn, ribbon and string, especially appealing to eat. Ornaments, too, are deadly in the mouths and stomachs of pets. Consider hanging tinsel and ornaments higher up on the tree. Even the water at the base of the tree contains secretions that can at the very least cause a stomach ache. Light strings are no good for chewing, and the whole tree can come down on the cat climbing in its branches. Some dogs may even be inclined to break the rules of housetraining on a freshly cut tree - why else, they reason, would anyone bring a tree into the house? The best way to

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keep your pets out of tree trouble is by making the tree off-limits unless you’re there to supervise. Putting the tree in a room with a door you can close is probably the easiest solution. s 0OISONINGS Some plants can be toxic to pets. Should you have concerns over your pet ingesting a plant, it’s safest to call your veterinarian. And before you share your holiday candy with your pet, be aware that chocolate is toxic to dogs and may be deadly to the little dog who gets a good-sized piece. Again, the best cure is prevention: Keep all plants out of the reach of your pets, and make the candy dish available to people only.

Lastly, put a note on the fridge that has the phone number of a veterinary hospital providing after hours service in case your pet needs help.

I doubt an emergency trip to the veterinarian would be high on the list of fun things to do over Christmas! With a few precautions, we can all enjoy the upcoming Holiday Season.

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“The event starts at 10am and participants can run 5km or walk

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The event will be taking place rain or shine and participants are encouraged to wear their favorite Christmas outfits and costumes.

Prizes will be awarded to those with the best costumes.

“Last year Santa and the Grinch made an appearance and we’re hoping they will join us again,” added White. “We will also be collecting gently

used shoes and nonperishable food items at the event.”

Snacks and refreshments will be provided following the run/walk courtesy of Healthyway Natural Foods Market and hot chocolate served by Salvation Army volunteers.

“We are very grateful to ShoreRunners and the community for supporting The Salvation Army’s work in Campbell River,” said Community Ministries

Director Kevin Mack.

“On average we assist approximately 400 local families per year with emergency assistance and the funds raised through events such as The Reindeer Run and our Christmas kettles allow us to continue that work.”

Pledge forms are also available to participants and can be picked up at ShoreRunners located at 1371 Greenwood Street.

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Senior peer counselling needs help The Campbell River Senior Peer Counselling (CRSPC) program has been providing skilled volunteer peer support to older adults in our community since 2007.

Currently more than 30 seniors are receiving free, quality ongoing weekly emotional support from 16 trained senior counsellors. This program runs on a small budget, with a few hours of paid coordination and the rest volunteer time, as well as donated space and administrative support. This year they have experienced three times more requests for counsellors over last year.

According to the 2011 Stats Can Census, there has been a 31 per cent increase in persons over 65 years of age in Campbell River since 2006. This is reflected in the ongoing increased need for services. CRSPC desperately needs to train more volunteers in order to

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They are funded primarily by a grant from the United Way of Central-Northern Vancouver Island.

They requested $12,000 but last year the United Way’s local campaign did not raise anticipated funds, therefore they only received $6,000. The program is in a $6,000 deficit. They are seeking donations to keep this important program going. The organization is a registered non-profit Canadian charity officially called the Vancouver Island North Women’s Resource Society which has operated the Campbell River Women’s Centre and other community programs since 1983. Monetary donations made out to our society name qualify for an official income tax receipt for a charitable tax deduction. For more information please call 250-287-3044 or visit the Women’s Centre.

Prize money totalling $750 that Communities in Bloom received for their float that placed first in the Canada Day parade has been used to purchase over 2,000 daffodil bulbs that have been planted throughout Campbellton. Volunteers from both Communities in Bloom and Campbellton First planted bulbs for over four hours last weekend. Bulbs were placed in the Welcome to Campbellton planters along the island highway and over 1,000 were planted in the green space and shrub beds at the South entrance to Campbellton on 14th Avenue.

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ore than 15 years ago the Campbell River Museum captured David Levertonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination.

Now, it has captured the rest of him.

In the mid to late 1990s, Leverton and his artist wife Anne Doyle were living in the Yukon and nurturing what would become an abiding interest in heritagebased public attractions. In 1997, Leverton had opened the Watson Lake Northern Lights Space and Science Centre and then went on to work with the Teslin Tlingit First Nation to oversee the development of a heritage centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living in the Yukon, our idea of a great escape was to travel to Vancouver Island. I had the privilege of coming here and visiting the Campbell River Museum and seeing the incredible talking mask display. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was absolutely transfixed by the experience.â&#x20AC;?

Back in the Yukon he shared his experi-

ence. While trying to figure out what might be the best kinds of displays the Tlingit might consider he realized â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the most amazing facilities I have even seen is on Vancouver Island in Campbell River.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This facility is one of the best iconic regional museum attractions in all British Columbia ... the staff, the designers, the people involved in creating the exhibits here have done an amazing job. It is magical what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done here. The team here was thinking outside the box. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about static displays it was about interconnectivity. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot more going on inside this space than meets the eye. I perceived that when I was first here and it still ranks as one of my top experiences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been hugely inspired by this museum.â&#x20AC;?

More than a decade later Leverton is the executive director of the museum that was a source of inspiration.

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his wife to enjoy boating, kayaking, photography, painting and cross-country skiing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I go back to the beginning of my career I worked here in the mid-70s with the forest service and the museum was a vacant lot. To think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be back here 35 years later overseeing this museum.â&#x20AC;?

Leverton says being new allows him to ask questions and consider new ways to deliver the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message. The new executive director will be taking his staff through a strategic planning process in 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We certainly donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to re-invent the wheel,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This museum belongs to the citizens of Campbell River and the region. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got our 20th anniversary coming up in 2014 and our 25th in 2019. They will be two wonderful opportunities to engage with the community and plan special projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anniversaries are very special times.

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ing exercise to build this museum.â&#x20AC;?

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Leverton says â&#x20AC;&#x153;the museum is an expression of the communityâ&#x20AC;? and his job is â&#x20AC;&#x153;about relationship building.â&#x20AC;? That involves reaching out to Campbell River citizens and First Nations in the region.

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Cards for Kim benefit the fight against Cystic Fibrosis Erin Wallis, well known local photographer and Shannon Andrews. teacher and graphic design artist combined their expertise to create beautiful west coast-themed holiday cards with all proceeds going to Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

Wallis is a close friend of Kim Wood (Black) who has cystic fibrosis.

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lis. “I would hold her hand and read to her when she was little as her Mom pounded on her chest to help loosen lung secretions – now it breaks my heart to see her health decline.”

Wallis’s awareness of cystic fibrosis and it’s implications were heightened by having an uncle who had passed away from it at the age of 24.

In 2009 Andrews and Wallis decided to create a line of holiday greeting cards with proceeds going to the Ann Elmore Transition

House in Campbell River. Since then their cards have benefitted the Food Bank, SPCA, Cystic Fibrosis Canada as well as the Hospital Foundation. Wallis has been involved with Cystic Fibrosis Canada Campbell River Chapter since she was a child. In recent years she became increasingly involved using her photographic skills to find ways to raise awareness and funds for the CF cause.

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The unmistakable, almost ghostly snowy owl Snowy owls are one owl. There are many of my favorite owls. reasons why birds and My first encounter other wildlife species with one of these stun- show up in areas that ning creatures was they usually don’t call back in 2005, once a home. Most often in rare visitor at Moun- the case of birds they tainaire Avian Rescue become disorientated Society (MARS) we are or blown off course seeing more each year. during severe storms Winter is always full wh i ch wo u l d c e rof surprises as weather tainly account for the systems can increased p r o d u c e number of severe windifferent ter storms as local birds. we have seen H o w e v e r, t h i s y e a r. there are Last week other reabirders from sons why many places t h e s n ow y “flocked” to o w l s h ave t h e C o m ox strayed from Sandy Fairfield t h e i r n o rValley in purMARS Moment suit of a bird mal habitat that is so rare that which may be changonly two have ever ing. In my 11 years as been spotted in North a volunteer at MARS, I America. Nor mally treasure each encounfound in Asia the first ter with a snowy owl.

North American sight- They are breathtaking was in Mississippi ingly beautiful.

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In the summer their feathery coat can result in overheating and due

Oscar the snowy owl is one of two that Mountainaire Avian Rescue has received in recent weeks.

owls in North America inhabiting one of the most inhospitable environments in the world. They are found in Northern Canada and Alaska, and also in the arctic areas of Europe where they eke out their existence on the frozen tundra.

These owls stand between 52 and 71 centimeters with a wing span of 125-150 centimeters, they weigh

between 1.9 and 3 kilograms, as in all raptor species the females are larger than the males.

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Male and female birds can be identified by size and colour, the larger female has heavy barring on her wings, head and back, the males are often completely white or speckled with a few spots and bars; juveniles closely resemble the females for the first year.

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Snowy owls are formidable, stealthy daytime hunters searching for prey between dawn and dusk.

Due to the severity of the climate they live in they are opportunistic feeders with a diet including their favorite lemmings, other rodents and small mammals, game Continued on B5

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Come and celebrate the season at the Black Creek Community Association (BCCA) Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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MARS: Oscar has had a hard fought battle Continued from B3 birds, other owls and snowshoe hares. Their hunting and capture skills are also unique, they will “sit and wait” swooping down on prey even if the prey is under the snow and are also known to catch fish.

Probably one of the most versatile feats involves capturing a hare which the owl will snag in one powerful talon and then hop along with the hare until the hare has no energy left.

Why are we seeing so many snowy owls?

It is thought that last year was an irruptive year for the lemming populations which rise and fall; in turn this allowed the owls to produce higher than normal quantities of eggs and the young thrived on plentiful food.

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The driver that intends to park should signal to the right in advance of the parking space. Traffic following must not be following closer than is prudent, so there should be room to back up when the driver who is parking stops.

Be careful in backing up, because following traffic may not have stopped, or stopped right behind. Move into the parking space, and if there is a curb, you must be within 30 cm. with the right side of the vehicle when you stop.

Vehicles approaching from behind may pass the parking vehicle on the left only if the pass can be made in safety. Beware that the front end of the parking vehicle may swing out when it backs up.

Courtesy and caution will be the best guide in this circumstance. It would be wise to stop and wait if the person in front of you is parallel parking. It costs only seconds and you would appreciate a driver that did the same while you parked!

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Riverite returns from Prairie mission Jake Deeble has returned from serving a two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Deeble served in the Manitoba, Winnipeg mission, which also includes Saskatchewan, north western Ontario, and a tiny part of Minnesota.

While there, he spent most of his time in Winnipeg, with a six month stint in Portage

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This meant that he did administrative work, and also gave him the opportunity to travel throughout the mission.

Deeble was originally assigned to work in California, but due to visa complications, his plans were changed.

He started out in Vancouver before being reassigned to the Manitoba mission.

He then travelled to Provo Utah for training, before heading to central Canada.

Deeble explained that his mission was spent serving others. He did this both by helping with physical labour, and also through teaching about his religion.

He especially enjoyed talking to people and getting to know them.

He was an outgoing person before his mission, and he feels he is even more outgoing now, and found that he could talk to anyone.

He said he “loved every minute of it.

It was everything I’d hoped it would be.”

Missionaries also spend a portion of every day studying, some of which is individual, and some with their companion.

Deeble said he most enjoyed seeing the changes that occurred within himself and others around him.

He found every day rewarding and fulfilling – even if he just spent the day walking around and talking to people, he felt successful.

Although he did say it was harder to stay motivated when he was out in -39 weather.

Deeble said that while away, he learned that God loves him, and that “even though life can be hard and not always fun, everything will be okay. I just have to put my best foot forward, trust it will work out and it will.”

Deeble plans on working in Campbell River for the next few months, and then will return to Alberta to continue his education in geometrics engineering.

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Sports Triathletes recognize their best The Strathcona Triathlon club handed out the hardware at the annual awards night on Nov. 16.

Picking up the award for female athlete of the year was Carla Valentine whose crowning achievement was to tackle the very challenging Escape from Alcatraz race in San Francisco. This race starts with athletes jumping from the deck of a Bay ferry, beside the island of Alcatraz and swimming 1.5 km in cold ocean water with strong currents before embarking on the hilly 40km bike ride and the final 10K run.

Rick Gammie took home male athlete of the year. He qualified for the long distance World Championships in France in June 2013.

Most improved female athlete was Dawn Locker. Being new to the sport did not hamper Dawn’s athletic prowess as she qualified for the Olympic distance World Championship which will be held on the 2012 Olympic triathlon course in London in September, 2013. Most improved male athlete was Roger Gionet who made the move from short distance racing to tackle the half iron distance. Member of the year went to Sue Bennett who worked tirelessly this year to promote the club.

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Griffin Whyley battles it out with Nanaimo player as the ball pops free in recent weekend action.

North Island sticks it to Nanaimo The U16 North Island field lacrosse team, sponsored by Saratoga Ventures, enjoyed another close double header against Nanaimo over the weekend.

The boys got out to a glacial start and found themselves down 9-0 early in the third quarter.

Big sticks, Roy Uzzel, Sam Kussauer and Joe Gonsky decided enough was enough and forwards Taylor Arbor, Ryan Smith and Adam Mason began threatening on the attack.

Tanner Jones started the comeback on a goal assisted

by Jordan Balon, then assisted Alec Molander’s goal to end the third quarter 9-2.

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fourth quarter with goals by Graham Evans (2), Molander (3), and Brady Garrett to bring the Rage within one goal.

Middies Griffin Whyley, Anthony Vigneron and Lucas Marriot Spencer moved the ball well in a furious last two minutes that saw Sal Burchill make a superb save in goal and the clock run down before the boys could tie the game.

It is an unusual game when one team scores nine unanswered goals, then the opposition scores eight unanswered goals and the second game of the double header was a more traditional lacrosse battle.

Jory Clermont and Kyle Maximick scored to send the team into the second quarter leading 2-1.

Nanaimo tied it, then Clermont won the face-off and charged right in to score his second of the game.

Nathan Hoff ’s explosive sprints up the field and Molander’s precision passing and three-assist performance kept Nanaimo on their heels.

Evans scored, then assisted Garrett on a goal and the Rage were leading 5-4.

On a beautiful passing play the ball flew from Garrett to Evans to Jones to the back of the net. Clermont completed his hattrick and Garrett potted his second for an 8-6 victory.

The team participated in the Richmond Romp over the Remembrance Day weekend and were pleased with their third place finish.

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The Island Novice is a beginner tournament meant to build confidence and gain experience by giving new wrestlers the chance to compete with others at the same level.

Teammates stood on the sideline cheering on their peers as individual medals were won.

“It was a pretty exciting team building experience for these kids,” said coach Matt Sparling, who is a former Carihi wrestler and is now coaching all local wrestlers at the club level. “I am impressed with the natural ability of our new wrestlers, considering some have only been wrestling for 2-3 weeks.”

Once again Campbell River wrestlers were recognized individually and in team categories.

The Phoenix girls wrestled their way to an impressive second place finish in the junior division (grades 6-8), while the Phoenix boys earned a third place finish in the junior division.

Gold medals were won by Phoenix’s Corrine Holmes, Aden Lovely, Natalie Flottvik, Brady Assu, Jeff Lindenbach, Jared Payne and Darion Nohr.

Gold also went to Timberline’s Alex Nyugen and Southgate’s Amanda Anderson.

Silver medals were won by Phoenix’s Jocelyn Staniorth and Jade Flottvik with a bronze medal from Jasper Osperhast (Southgate) and Victoria Brown (Phoenix).

Rounding out the top six placings were the following Phoenix wrestlers: Kaitlyn Jinda, Alexis Verschuur, Aydin Anderson, Braeden Piere and Maxton Hall in 4th place, Jordan Pentney 5th and Thomas Conner at 6th.

Next weekend some these wrestlers will travel with Campbell River’s elite to compete in Duncan at the Cougar Invitational.

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BASIC MARKETING PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES (BUS-162) Develop your marketing skills for the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Learn to assess dynamic marketing environments and develop a marketing strategy and marketing mix. Mon & Wed, 2:30 – 4 pm INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE: POETRY & DRAMA (ENG-121) Study 20th century literature, including poetry’s organization, thematic patterns, and style and drama’s structure, theme, genre. Receive instruction in writing about poetry and drama. Mon , 6 – 9 pm

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Travel to Greece & Turkey in Search of the Trojan War

Study Abroad with NIC this spring and earn credit for three second-year university transfer courses in Travel Writing (ENG-216), Travels in Time (HIS-205), and Third Rock Archeology (ANT-293). Attend seminars before and after the month-long trip, which includes stops in Athens, Delphi, Sparta, and Istanbul. Find out more: www.nic.bc.ca.

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First- and second-year courses in biology, chemistry, and more available at NIC

NIC students know they’ll save money on tuition and living expenses when they study close to home.

Many are also discovering NIC’s quality instructors and university partnerships provide them with a unique edge in university.

Sandra Milligan and NIC’s incredibly supportive lab technicians, who help prepare students working to meet the admission requirements of university medical, optometry, dentistry, and veterinary medicine program admission requirements across Canada.

Every year, hundreds of North Island students get a head start on their post-secondary careers before they graduate from high school.

NIC students considering majoring in biology, chemistry, earth and ocean sciences, physics, math, and more at the University of Victoria qualify for UVic Guaranteed Admission. Students need a C average (2.0 GPA) or higher in eight or more NIC university transfer courses to be eligible.

Whether they plan to attend university, study tourism, business, or learn a trade, students earn college and high school credit at the same time.

In addition, many NIC courses transfer to Science and Engineering programs at UNBC, UBC, SFU, and more. Check the BC Transfer Guide online for details.

This winter, NIC offers two courses reserved for high school students at the Campbell River campus:

“The quality of education, equipment and facilities at NIC were great.

There was nothing lacking at NIC “By the time I got to my third year at UNBC I had completed all of my hard that a student really needed,” said sciences and most of my labs at NIC,” Sean Vanbergen, a UBC Engineering said Camila Sanchez, a biomedical student. studies major in the Health Sciences Campbell River courses this winter program. “We were exposed to so include Principles of Modern Biology much in labs; we did our own prep (BIO-102), Anatomy and Physiology work and had access to equipment II (BIO-160), Chemistry Principles II that wouldn’t be practical in most (CHE-111) Talk to an advisor to learn large undergraduate programs.” more or create your study plan today.

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Rage Campbell River Athletic Association wraps on the up successful fall youth rugby season road The North Island Rage sponsored by Jackson and Associates has had an exciting few weeks!

They played in a fun and competitive weekend tour nament in Richmond with teams from all over the Mainland, Vancouver Island and Seattle.

They had a great time playing and watching the other teams at the tournament.

L a s t we e ke n d , the Rage traveled to Parksville and played Oceanside.

They demonstrated some great teamwork, passing the ball and scoring lots of goals. At the end of the day, they had won both games.

This coming weekend, they travel to Duncan to play Mid Island at the Duncan Sportsplex.

Sunny skies and dry pitches allowed local youth rugby players one more fantastic day in two separate jamborees Sunday to finish off the first half of the Island rugby season.

Female athletes took part in all-girls matches hosted by the Castaway-Wanderers RFC in Oak Bay and were treated to a training session ran by three of Canada’s Senior Women’s 7’s Team.

“It was a great example of how the rugby community always gives back,” says club coach and Youth Coordinator, Erin Young. “Three of our country’s talented veteran players, Barbara Mervin, Mandy Marchak, and Brittany Waters, spent the afternoon with about 40 up-and coming girls ages 9-17 just one day prior to boarding their flights to Dubai to defend their championship titles at the Dubai 7’s. They were super supportive and encouraging and admitted to being very impressed with the skill level represented at the venue.”

The club’s male U11 athletes then teamed up with their counterparts from the Comox Kickers and headed to Nanaimo Hornets RFC. Coach

Kevin Quin was especially impressed with the offensive performances of Matthew Ravai and Tyler Miller, who seemed to be everywhere that they were needed in order to mount effective attacks, resulting in single tries for each.

Speedster Aidan Lund also saved the day with an all out sprint and try-saving tackle inches from Campbell River’s own tryline.

The Youth Rugby spring half will commence in late February with a couple indoor fun fitness and ballhandling sessions, then move to weekly training sessions outdoors once field conditions are more seasonal. Both female and male players ages 8-14 are needed.

Young adds, “As coaches, we often use the term ‘Give a kid the Gift of Rugby’ when we think of recruiting, as that’s exactly what rugby seems like to us. The camaraderie, excitement, fitness, friendships, and worldwide travel opportunities are endless and lifelong.”

Youth Rugby is affordable, inclusive and complements other sports well. For more info contact Erin at 250-2027642.

Christmas Salmon Youth Rugby Fundraiser The Campbell River Athletic Association is currently offering a great Christmas gift and entertaining fundraiser with the sale of locally caught and smoked salmon.

Choose from regular, peppered, cajun or candy - all at $15/lb and all proceeds support youth rugby. Call George at 250-202-0088 or Erin at 250202-7642 to place your order.

Thank you to club supporters Mike Thompson, Darren Munro and Mainstream Biological Consulting’s Lance Stewardson for making this possible!

Haley Wingert attempts a sidestep to throw off the defence while Kayla Lund runs in close support.

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Hurricanes split weekend games The Campbell River Peewee Hurricanes played two g ames over the We e k e n d d o w n Island.

In Sooke the girls could not seem to find their legs and lost 3-2 to the Sooke Thunderbirds. Goal scorers for the Hurricanes were Madison Oke and Julianne Nelson with Julianne picking up an assist as well. On Sunday The Hurricanes found their skating legs and the back of the net beating the Victoria Ice Hawks 4-2.

Goal scorers were Sydni Rose with 2, Madison Oke with 1, and Jenifer Hampton with the other.

Assists went to Dannika McAllister 2, Everret Feeney with 1, and Lauren Martynyk with 1. the Hurricanes sit with 2 win and 3 losses on the season.

Next up for the Peewee Hurricanes is a home game against the Nanaimo Clippers Dec. 2.

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| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012

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12-5 PM Saturday, Dec. 1st

This one day event is bursting with ideas for festive entertaining with family and friends. Perfect for Christmas dinner or a relaxing evening with guests.

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Book Signing 12-4 PM Meet Bev Smit, Comox Valley Author of “A New Kind of Normal” Christmas Entertaining-Gluten Free

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Christmas Stuffed Baguette Learn how to create this great make ahead appetizer.

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Cranberries & Brown Sugar Brie Cheese Dessert Impress your guests with this amazingly easy dish.

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The River Relief Truck arrives today! Drop off a non perishable food donation for the less fortunate ~ Let’s fill a semi trailer!

Stuffed Mushroom Caps A scrumptious recipe exclusive.

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| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012

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MOST STORES OPEN UNTIL 11:00 PM

6:00pm SANTA & MRS. CLAUS ARRIVE AT SPIRIT SQUARE Free Candy Canes for the first 200 children.

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6:15pm PACIFICA UKES - A Unique Ukulele Ensemble Tyee Plaza by the Post Office DOUG FOLKINS Local singer/songwriter who delivers high energy celtic folk. Spirit Square CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING Campbell River Art Gallery SHOO SHOO THE CLOWN Spirit Square THE WILLOW POINT “OLD SCHOOL JUGGLERS” Spirit Square

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