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John Gernon, left, and Kevin Gearey, Knights of Columbus Hamper Fund coordinators, are concerned about the lack of food donations that have come in to the Hamper Fund depot beside the old Super Valu. Around 1,200 hamper applications are expected to come in, many of those for families, and delivery day is only two weeks away.

Hamper Fund short on donations KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Looking around at the rows and rows of empty tables at the Knights of Columbus Hamper Fund headquarters, Kevin Gearey gets a sinking feeling in

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“Every year my stomach churns at this time of year,” says Gearey, one of the many volunteers who co-ordinate the hampers that will be delivered to the needy on Saturday, Dec. 22.

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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan could lose his Vancouver Island North seat over his government’s plan to close Coast Guard stations and communications centres in B.C., a unionsponsored poll indicates.

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Duncan: Coast Guard closures could have impact Continued from A1 cent oppose the closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Station and Marine Communications and Traffic Services centres in Vancouver, Comox and Tofino that direct and monitor vessels.

Of those polled 64 per cent strongly disagree with the government decision and 76 per cent say Duncan’s support for Coast Guard closures makes them less likely to vote for him and his party in the next election.

Opposition to the closures includes 73 per cent of voters who say they supported Duncan in the 2011 federal election.

The poll has caught the local Conservative constituency association flat footed. After reviewing the poll’s key findings Courtenaybased riding president George Finlay says: “There are so many variables with polls that I simply cannot comment.” Duncan’s office in Ottawa has received a copy of the poll, but declined comment as well.

Union of Canadian Transportation Employees B.C. VicePresident Dave Clark,

MP John Duncan

who represents workers at the Kitsilano Station, says: “The writing is on the wall for every Conservative MP who supports closing needed Canadian Coast Guard stations and centres in B.C. Voters will punish them for making a foolish decision and Coast Guard workers will make sure they know who shut down emergency search and rescue services.”

The poll of Vancouver Island North riding voting age residents should be seen

by Conservatives as “the canary in the coal mine,” says Allan H u g h e s, Re g i o n a l Director of Canadian Auto Workers Local 2182 which represents Coast Guard Marine Communications Officers.

“Voters in Vancouver Island North know how important their Marine Communications and Traffic Services centre in Comox is in coordinating Coast Guard search and rescue operations and safely directing vessel traffic at sea. To shut down such vital services in Comox, in Vancouver and in Tofino and attempt to run them remotely with cameras and radar is a recipe for maritime disasters.”

BC Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair warns that while voters will hold all 21 Conservative MPs accountable for Coast Guard closures, those who won close election battles in 2011 will be targeted next time. “John Duncan won by less than 1,900 votes in Vancouver Island North. We will make sure every voter knows Conservatives cut the Coast Guard,” says Sinclair.

T h e g ove r n m e n t has announced the Kitsilano Coast Guard Station will be closed in early 2013, leaving all rescues to the Sea Island Coast Guard station in Richmond 17 nautical miles away.

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Hampers: Fund services all who ask for help Continued from A1 the empty warehouse beside Banners restaurant, as well as down the middle of the room, but only a handful have a few cans of food sitting on them.

“Right now the donations aren’t coming in very quickly – and it’s always been this way,” Gearey says. “We know the community always rises to the occasion and we’re just asking one more time. It’s a very socially conscious community.”

The Knights are accepting toy and food donations but Gearey stresses the importance of cash, because it goes a long way when purchasing groceries for the hampers.

“We have to buy 6,000 cans of vegetables, 3,500 cans of fruit, 4,500 cans of soup, 1,700 loaves of bread and 650 hams,” says Gearey, listing just some of the items that will go into each hamper.

On top of that, hampers going to families include toys

for children ranging in age from new borns to mid-teens.

Small gifts are also tucked into hampers earmarked for seniors.

Gearey says it’s a wide range of people in the community who ask for the hampers, from singles to families struggling to make ends meet, to seniors, to people with disabilities – and not one application is turned down.

“There are no questions asked,” Gearey says. “If people apply, they get a hamper.”

For some, the hamper is the only gift they’ll get this Christmas, says Gearey who remembers one senior last year that was so thankful she started to cry because “the hamper was her Christmas.”

And, Gearey points out, stories like that would not be possible without the community.

“The community is everything,” he says. “The community gives us the money, the community builds the hamper,

the community distributes the hampers. It really is a community – capital letters – Christmas Hamper Fund.”

To give an idea of how generous the community has been, last year more than $12,000 was spent on 480 turkeys for hampers.

This year, the Hamper Fund got some help in the turkey department from the River Relief Truck, which donated 180 turkeys collected three days ago on Turkey Tuesday.

The truck is currently set up in Mariner Square and collecting donations for the food bank.

Donations for the Hamper Fund can be dropped off at the Hamper depot in Tyee Plaza between the old Supervalu and Banners, call 250-286-6361 for hours and more information.

To apply for a hamper, pick up an application form at the Campbell River Employment and Income Assistance office located at 833A 14th Avenue.

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| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012

Council whittles budget down to 1.81 per cent tax increase KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Council is down to a 1.81 per cent residential tax increase for the first portion of its 2013 budget.

Other tax classes have so far escaped unscathed.

Council went into budget planning meetings Monday facing a 2.89 per cent increase bu t o n T u e s d ay trimmed that figure down by making cuts at city hall.

Coun. Andy Adams proposed a .5 per cent

reduction on non-compensation budgets for every department in city hall, which passed with councillors Ryan Mennie and Claire Moglove in opposition. “I recognize staff have done a great job in holding the line,�

Adams said. “What I’m talking about here is the extra costs that support departments. It could be travel, it could be supplies, it could be incidentals. While I know staff have sharpened their pencils and done a really good job, I’m asking to go just a

little bit further. Just a little bit more relief that will enable us to be in a better position...to move forward.�

C o u n . Ro n Ke r r agreed. “I do think we need to have a little bit of leeway coming into future meetings,� he said.

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Protective services, which includes policing and fire, went up $713,600 for 2013.

The RCMP contract increased by $448,087 while CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees), the fire fighters union, and management and benefit increases accounted for a $660,335 increase over the 2012 budget.

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Council also voted to free up $40,000 from general operating set aside for a Carbon Neutral Reserve.

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But Coun. Andy Adams said Monday he doesn’t think the fund is doing anything for the city. “It was created by the province and local government has to contribute to a fund that you may not get appreciable return from in your community,� he said. “I don’t think putting money into a bottomless pit does us any good at all.�

H o w e v e r, L a u r a Ciarniello, the city’s manager of corporate

services, said deleting the account could have negative impacts. “If we do not set aside the $40,000 we can continue to be part of the Carbon Neutral Charter, however we will become a Tier II community,� Ciar niello said. “That makes us less competitive in our grant applications and our requirements for funding.�

Council voted to keep the Carbon Neutral Reserve but take the $40,000 from the gaming reserve instead of general operating.

IT costs hived off KRISTEN DOUGLAS

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An increase in city staff wages and benefits for 2013 will see costs in some city departments rise while others will have their budgets reduced.

The biggest change is the removal of IT services from each department’s individual budget.

Instead of calculating it under each of the seven city departments, IT services are being moved to just one single budget – that being the corporate services department.

The department with the highest budget increase is Protective Services at $731,162 due to a $448,087 increase in the RCMP contract, as well as wage and benefit increases of $259,914.

Premier Christy Clark’s implementation of Family Day – a new provincial holiday scheduled for Monday, Feb. 11 – will force the city to budget $6,300 for an increase in wages to do with paying overtime to CUPE workers.

The Corporate Services department which absorbed the IT and other administration costs from the other departments, at a cost of $419,537, increased its budget by $401,854 over 2012.

In the Operations Department, costs decreased by $235,700.

The Facilities and Supply Management Department decreased its costs by $506,540, largely in part to $450,603 in 2012 project carry forwards.

The City Manager Department’s cost are down by $33,005 while Parks, Recreation and Culture is up by $95,556 due to a $10,000 reduction in the Legacy Landmarks memorial bench program, as well as a $117,263 increase in benefits and wages.

The airport budget stays stable at a $0 change.

Overall, the city is budgeting $16.59 million in wages and benefits and $12.79 million in contract services.

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Coun. Claire Moglove said she could not support Jakeway’s motion because the new traffic signals have achieved the city’s goals – to make Dogwood safer.

“At 7th and Dogwood we had six (accidents) in 2007, five in 2008, four in 2011 (after the lights were reconfigured),” Moglove said.

“At 4th, we had nine in 2007, five in 2008 – one accident in 2011. At Evergreen, we had 15 accidents in 2007, 16 accidents in 2008, and five in 2011. I think the change in lights on Dogwood has done what it was intended to do.”

Jakeway argued that while those stats are great, they don’t reveal what type of accidents they were, meaning they were not necessarily caused by someone turning left.

However, Jakeway’s motion to change the lights at 4th, 7th, and Evergreen was defeated, with only Jakeway and Coun. Ron Kerr voting in favour.

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Staff did eventually tweak the lights earlier this year.

Adams acknowledged Tuesday that at the time he was especially rough on Ron Neufeld, the city’s general manager of operations.

“I was a very strong dissatisfied customer with the Do gwood lights when they first went in and I was very vocal to Mr. Neufeld and his staff to achieve some flow,” Adams said, addressing Neufeld.

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Council approved the infrastructure at its meeting Tuesday night after hearing a presentation from the Pembina Institute, which partnered with the city to secure $40,000 from the provincial government to install the charging stations.

Alison Bailie, a senior technology and policy advisor for Pembina, which provides policy leadership and education on climate change and energy issues, told council the stations would help the city promote sustainability.

“We see electric vehicles as clean energy solutions,” said Bailie, who noted the charge stations are for hybrid vehicles (run partly on

a battery and partly on fuel) such as the Toyota Prius, high-speed electric vehicles such as the Chevy Volt, as well as low speed electric vehicles which run purely on the power of a battery and cannot exceed 40 kilometres per hour.

Council approved the use of low-speed electric vehicles on city roads not more 50 km/ hr earlier this year.

Bailie said having the charge stations should help persuade those on the fence to buy an electric vehicle, plus it will give those who already own an electric car peace of mind.

“The main reason for putting the stations in is so people who own an electric vehicle or are thinking of buying an electric vehicle know there are places they can charge the battery if they’re out and it’s getting near the end of its charge,”

Bailie said.

To charge a battery takes between 30 minutes to one hour. Typically owners would leave their car to charge while shopping, at work, or at school.

Taking that into consideration, the city is looking at installing two charges stations at each of five different locations: Tyee Plaza, Dogwood Operations Centre, Strathcona Gardens, North Island College/Timberline Secondary School.

Bailie said though the entire community was considered for potential sites, it was determined that the northern and southern ends would be best looked at in the future because central locations were more feasible under the short time frame.

The city has until March 31, 2013 to have the charging stations installed before the grant money expires.

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Jakeway, who has long believed the lights need to be adjusted, tried unsuccessfully to do just that this week.

He put forward a motion to have Dogwood Street traffic signal lights at 4th Avenue, 7th Avenue and Evergreen Road converted from the advanced left turn format to ‘on demand’ side street access – meaning no green left turn arrow, which would allow

both south and north bound traffic to flow at the same time. Lights at Merecroft, 2nd and 9th avenues would stay the same.

“What I’ve observed in the three and a half years of having the lights the way they are, is only one person at the intersection is turning left and there’s frustration from all the drivers waiting for the cycle to go through,” Jakeway said.

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A spokesman for CUPE says a newly negotiated deal with North Island College mirrors recent public sector settlements in B.C. that have resulted in four-year deals with

two per cent wage increases in the last two years.

CUPE’s B.C. Colleges Coordinator Ian McLean said the deal should be ratified by members early next week. He said the details are confidential, however, “this package

is in line with other settlements. We went into this saying we didn’t want more, but we wouldn’t take less.”

CUPE community college support workers have been without a contract since 2010.

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lines disrupted classes for more than 870 North Island College (NIC) students and their 50 instructors.

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morning with a reasonable contract in our pocket. Instead, we are heading for the picket line.”

N I C D i re c t o r o f College and Community Relations Susan Auchterlonie says the tentative agreement at the bargaining table

means that “no further job action is expected at North Island College and exams and classes will go ahead as scheduled this month.”

The deal came after three days of intense central barg aining last weekend followed by local bargaining.

The framework is for a no concessions, fouryear deal with no wage increases in the first two years (under the provincial Net Zero Mandate) and increases spread over the final two years in line with other recent public sector agreements.

City will consider potential sites for a new library The city is on the hunt for the best place to put a new library.

At its meeting Tuesday night, council directed staff to look into “Vancouver Island Re gional Library’s facility decision process” and report back on potential sites to locate a new library.

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taking the first step, Coun. Andy Adams war ned that a new library is still a long ways down the road.

“I do see this as a number of years in the making but there are a number of steps that need to be done to make that a reality,” Adams said. “At this point, there is no cost.

The cost will come if and when we decide to do something.”

Coun. Claire Moglove stressed that right now the city is “just identifying sites, no designs are being done.”

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An unintended consequence of the HST debacle may be an income tax windfall for the cash-strapped Liberal government as it attempts to balance its 2013 budget.

In its retreat to the PST/GST the government will reduce the income tax deduction thresholds of all British Columbians on January 1.

W h i l e a rd e n t ly claiming to be offering its hard working citizens the most attractive income tax regime in the country, the Liberals are poised to collect more income tax next year by way of a $1,000-plus reduction of the basic and spousal pre-tax income thresholds.

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The spousal exemption for 2013 is set at $8,860, a decrease of more than $1,000 from the 2012 exemption of $9,964.

In every other province and territory the 2013 figures are higher than the 2012 threshold.

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My accounting sources say the lower basic personal amount is a consequence of moving back from the HST to the PST effective April 1, 2013.

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Balanced budget masks skyrocketing debt Finance Minister Mike de Jong and Premier Christy Clark are insisting the 2013/14 pre-election budget will be in the black despite the fact that this year’s budget is headed for a depressingly recalibrated deficit of $1.47 billion.

De Jong has said to achieve his We say: It’s a 2013/14 surplus target “we’ve still mortgage against got $200 million to $300 million of work to do.” However, most of the future fiscal important budget-making choices have already been made behind sustainability the scenes. The finance minister already knows how he’s going to manage this accounting miracle. He just doesn’t want to talk about it.

And, when he drops the budget in February, the Legislature will be quickly adjourned for the launch of the election campaign. There will be no estimates debate to examine budget assumptions.

Instead, what passes for budget scrutiny will be lost in the noise of campaign claims and counterclaims.

This budgetary dance is made more egregious by the current $15 million blitzkrieg of Jobs Plan advertising. If you make the mistake of turning on the evening TV news these days your reward is a take-no-prisoners sales pitch.

One of the advertisements blithely claims: “In this uncertain global economy ... we’re balancing the budget by controlling spending.” In reality, the

Liberals are almost certainly going to achieve an operational surplus with the help of tax increases embedded in a variety of measures from income tax adjustments to hikes in a variety of mandatory user fees.

What is most disturbing is the fact that while the government tries to keep us focused on the merits of a balanced operating budget our accumulated total debt is rocketing through the $60 billion threshold and shows no signs of abatement. This represents red ink for decades.

It is a mortgage against our future fiscal stability that has been growing at the rate of about $2 billion a year. That is the antithesis to “controlling spending.”

Letters

What’s the point of protest?

I hear people say that the Island Timberlands are private property, so what is the point of protest?

Are you saying the stamp of private ownership trumps the environmental responsibility of ownership? This week I returned full circle to protesting logging in the Basil Creek watershed, my Squirrel Cove back yard.

In 1990, I stood on this very same site protesting Macmillan-Blodel’s plans to continue clear cutting these Private Managed Forest Lands. That same year I participated in the logging blockade on M.B Crown lands/ First Nation lands in the Tsitika Valley. This protest was only a few valleys north of where my father was still actively falling trees for M.B.’s Sayward division.

My actions felt like crossing a family boundary line but resulted in growing mutual respect, lots of logger hugs and endless support.

Being a strong I.W.A union member he was very familiar with the need to protest and having worked in the forests of B.C. since he was 16 he always understood the need to protect The years following we protesters Continued on A9

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No Ferry Across the Mersey song in Quadra’s future

Alistair Taylor Out On A Limb @AlstrT editor@campbellrivermirror.com

Make no mistake. I’d love to live on Quadra Island.

If I was independently employed, I’d be packing up my furniture, loading my canoe and paddling over to that idylic enclave. Then I’d set up my house, crank my music and revive my occasional attempts to learn to play the bagpipes in the island’s wide-open spaces. Get to know my neighbours. Enjoy the good life.

But one of the reasons I don’t live there is that flippin’ ferry. There are many people who do commute from Quadra to Campbell River for work but that sounds too much like the twice daily Patullo Bridge commute in the Lower Mainland between New West and Surrey.

The ferry has come up for debate in recent weeks, particularly as BC Ferry Corporation has set itself up for abuse by holding informational open houses around the province, including one on Quadra where the residents were only too happy to oblige. It was at that meeting that our man on the street Brian Kieran found out that the City of Campbell River’s presence on the Campbell River, Quadra Cortes Ferry Advisory Committee is sorely missed.

The irony of it being the Campbell River, etc. committee appears to be lost on city council because they don’t think it’s worth participating in the committee.

It’s an interesting game of perspec-

tive. For Campbell Riverites, the ferry is a quaint little visual addition to our waterfront view as it chugs across Discovery Passage every hour, returning faithfully on the half hour (or vice versa, I can never remember which), except when the wind gets too high, which isn’t all that often really.

For Quadra Islanders, the ferry is a fact of life. Even if the overriding impetus for living on Quadra is to get away from living in places like Campbell River, they still come over here on a fairly regular basis. As one resident pointed out, there’s 3,000 or so over there and they need to buy things that aren’t readily available on the island.

But the point is that the ferry is not

seen as a necessity to Campbell Riverites, like it is to Quadra Islanders.

And rather than looking at it as an oversite, perhaps it should be seen as more of leaving the issue to the people who are most familiar with it and most affected by it. I could see the scenario where if Quadra Islanders didn’t like what City of Campbell River officials on the committee were saying, they would complain that those Townies shouldn’t be there.

Need I bring up the caustic relations between the City of Campbell River and the rural areas of the Strathcona Regional District? Are you sure you want the city represented?

And while I’m on the topic, I do Continued on A9

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Status of land doesn’t matter Continued from A1 participated in endless meetings on island, off island, mapping projects, eco forestry workshops, land use planning, political lobbying, salmon enhancement, and more forest actions and protest. For lack of space and trying to stay on topic I’ll just say a tremendous number of events took place and they took place on all categories of land. My point is Crown land, private managed forest land, private rural, residential, reserve land, stolen land! What border line do you walk?

Do you cross? The natural world’s boundaries are subtle, molecular and define the evolution of all life. These boundaries once compromised, twice compromised will realize a collapse, regardless of human borders. The salmon, the frogs, the wolves, the Last Nation. What does their survival border on?

Sonya Friesen, Cortes Island

Killer dad not criminally responsible A Campbell River father has been found not criminally responsible for the murder of his seven-year-old son Jonathan in 2011.

In B.C. Supreme Court in Victoria Tuesday, Associate Chief Justice Austin Cullen found Brent Warren, 44, suffered from a mental disorder when he stabbed Jonathan in July 2011.

The justice said the case was “profoundly disturbing and tragic.” He said Warren intended to kill his son, but in his mind it was not morally wrong because he was doing it

to save the world.

The verdict means Warren will be confined at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Port Coquitlam indefinitely.

His case will be subject to an annual review. Both prosecutor Scott Van Alstine and defence lawyer Robert Mulligan had asked the court to find Warren not guilty by reason of a mental disorder.

The court was told that Jonathan died after being stabbed 27 times during two attacks. Warren had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2000 and had been off his medication for about six weeks leading up to the incident.

Taylor: Ferry fares are high enough to give me pause Continued from A8 have to admit to being a bit irked by Peter Gellatly’s comment about Campbell River being a dying place. (I know, I shouldn’t let it get to me... breathe in slowly, breathe out; put those thoughts in a balloon and let them float away...) To paraphrase Steve McQueen in that classic film Papillon, “We’re still here...”

Campbell River has not seen a mass exodus of population that other communities who

lost pulp mills have seen. So calling it a dying town does nothing to further the debate.

It’s just spite.

Now, we’re all islanders of course. Our island is just really big so we sometimes act like a mainland. If we ignore the fact that most of our food and others goods are trucked onto Vancouver Island via a ferry, we could ostensibly live our life without ever leaving the island. It was pointed out some time back that Vancou-

ver Island probably only has about three days’ worth of supplies on its shelves, should we ever get cut off from the mainland.

So, the point is we’re an island too and perhaps Quadra and Cortes’ issues with the ferries are our issues too. The ferry to Vancouver is getting almost prohibitively expensive and I already have to seriously consider whether a trip to Quadra is really necessary because of the addi-

tional cost of the ferry.

Otherwise, I’d be over there all the time. Heck, I might even move there. Scotland the Brave anyone?

Alistair Taylor is editor of the Campbell River Mirror.

Connect with him through e-mail: editor@campbellrivermirror.com; on twitter: @AlstrT; and on facebook at the Campbell River Mirror’s facebook page.

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Blogging For Garden Ideas had mostly evaporated, but other can be fun and I stumbled across than that I did nothing” an amazing idea on the Internet.

The blogger goes on to say that I was searching for a green she was surprised to see how onion relish recipe when I spotfast they grew. Within a day or ted a sub-head: “Regrow Your two there was fresh growth, and Green Onions On Your Windowwithin a week they had 3-4 inches sill.” Now that stopped me in my of fresh green onion on top. She tracks. I am presently experithen snipped a handful of leaves menting with regrowing to mix with scrambled green onions outdoors eggs. Within days there by using the left over was more new growth. root base after chopping She’s wondering how off the green leaves for long a person can keep a a salad. This works by set growing. snipping off about half Some of my knowlan inch of the white end edgeable readers must of the onions and stickhave experimented with ing them into a bucket this idea. Contact me at of basic soil.

Morgan Ostler msostler@telus.net so They are starting to that we can share your Urban Gardener push up green stems successes…or even your from the core of the original failures, as growing food plants is onions but the process is slow a continual learning process. and the plants don’t look too A Clutch Of Chicken Lovers happy. However, the writer of this will be making an appearance at blog claims there is an easier pro- City Council in late January to cess to quickly reproduce a clutch present our case for the approval of green onions. In the writer’s of a Poultry By-law in Campbell words: “Pop your scallions in a River. We need your support glass of water and they clearly to join us at City Hall so mark begin to grow. I chopped off some the calendars for Jan. 22 and if green onions and stuck them there is a change we’ll post the root-down in a Mason jar above time and date in the local papers. my sink. I topped off the water Most communities on Vancouver once or twice when I saw that it Island now have poultry bylaws.

We are already in December and like many others I’m wondering where the year went.

With just 48 days in the Legislature this year, I’ve been able to spend a lot of time in the constituency and on my opposition role as critic for the Minister of Children and Family Development.

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Writer takes up residence An open house reception for the 2012/2013 Writer in Residence is being held at the HaigBrown Heritage House on Sunday from 2-4 p.m.

Take this opportunity to welcome author Charlotte Gill, this year’s writer, who will be staying at the House from December to April.

Gill is best known for her recent award winning book Eating Dirt, which is a treeplanting memoir set on Vancouver Island and B.C.’s coastal regions. While she is here, she will assist the Museum with curating a temporary exhibit about the history of tree planting on Vancouver Island.

Gill studied at both the University of Toronto and UBC, and has been teaching writing at the post-secondary level. She has had numerous articles and short stories appear in such publications as the Walrus and the Globe and Mail, and her previous book, Ladykiller, a collection of short stories published in 2005, has won several awards.

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Hydro has own version of Dam Busters BC Hydro is not normally in the dam busting business so when it happens it’s worth watching.

The decommissioning of the Heber River dam just east of Gold River is a unique chapter in Vancouver Island hydro power history that the utility has captured on video and has released for viewing.

The video of the Heber River Diversion Decommissioning Project includes time lapse photography of the project, construction video and interviews. It can be viewed by going to Tremain Media, www. readtv.com/about/ and clicking on the Hydro

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BC Hydro spokesman Stephen Watson says the dam was dismantled this summer due to its poor condition and after consultation with First Nations, government agencies, and stakeholders.

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Watson says: “BC Hydro hired Campbell River-based Tremain Media Inc. to film the construction time lapse, construction video and interviews. We are very pleased with the final product that provides a historical record of the facility and the decommissioning work.”

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The group, spearheaded by former councillor Morgan Ostler, who sat on the city’s Agriculture Advisory Committee, and Kira DeSorcey, a food sovereignty activist, is launching a petition it hopes will garner support for urban poultry.

Ostler said it’s concerning that Campbell River relies on imports for its food supply but that there are options to reverse that trend.

“It’s all part of becoming sustainable,” Ostler said. “Campbell River is almost wholly dependent on trucks coming in every day and unloading food to the stores. It ties in with the whole picture of

food security and food sustainability.”

Not only that, for a family raising a flock of chickens that becomes a valuable learning tool.

“We need to learn where our food comes from, and we need to provide this opportunity for our children,” DeSorcey said. “We are a food desert here in Campbell River.

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Now the plan is written, and has been included in the SOCP which actually encourages backyard poultry.

“The keeping of poultry (and bees) is generally supported in the SOCP,” reads the plan.

Peter Woods, who was the chair of the former Environmental Advisory Committee, said earlier this year he would bring the issue back to council if the SOCP supported backyard poultry. Now he’s fulfilling that promise and lobbying for a bylaw to allow urban households to raise their own chickens.

“The rewards (of raising poultry) are many,” Woods said.

“Children discover a sense of responsibility in looking after a small flock. They begin to understand the origins of food and how it’s important to recognize compassion and ethics around food consumption.”

But when the issue was brought to light two years ago, some were concerned that having their neighbours raising chickens would attract rodents.

DeSorcey said that while she understands their concerns, that is a false stigma.

“Urban chickens will not attract rats, in fact they are more likely to deter rats,” she said.

“Careless food storage, however, does attract rats. A dog owner who is careless with the storage of food will also attract rats. One need not keep chickens to attract rats.”

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ampbell River and Courtenay rose to the challenge to recycle its costume jewellery.

Back in August, Shannan Brown asked the communities to help her gather pounds of the jewellery to benefit African women. They didn’t disappoint. This year over 200 pounds of jewellery and beads was collected.

The bracelets, earrings, necklaces, etc were gathered sorted then shipped to Tanzania where they are being sold in the marketplace. The local women have a great interest and desire for fashion items from the west.

“The women in Tanzania don’t always have the same taste as we do which means the items we least desire are the ones they most want. A good match for recycling and resale as our tastes change.” says Brown.

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preneurs in Moshi Tanzania. This project is a success as seven women have already received new businesses. The second half of the donated goods will be used to help a new daycare that integrates orphans with other children in a highly engaging and modern facility.

In amongst the costume jewellery were several pounds of beads which needed to find a home. Brown found a perfect use

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Shannan is currently in Moshi Tanzania as a Fellow with Royal Roads University. It is her third trip to the area where she volunteers her time to consult on building businesses for rural women. With support from the university and local sponsors she is able to provide the training and grants to move the women from start-up to sustainability.

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“Let this celebration of Christmas remind you and your family what the holiday season is all about.”

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CR DanceXtreme will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items to donate to the Campbell River Food Bank at these performances.

Take a break from decking the halls and enjoy festive dance performances set to your favourite holiday music at Christmas, A Clause for Celebration Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15.

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Do you have a captivating family yarn you’re burning to write?

Authors Annette Yourk and Jeanette Taylor will teach a five-week course on writing biographies and family histories on Saturday afternoons at the Museum at Campbell River, from Jan. 26 to Feb. 23 from 1-3:30 p.m.

Yourk and Taylor have a lot to offer participants who want to advance their writing skills and learn the basics of historical research.

A graduate from SFU’s Writing and Publishing program, Annette Yourk also holds an instructor’s diploma in adult education. She has many years of experience writing and editing, and has designed and taught coursework to a range of learners.

Jeanette Taylor is a B.C. historian

who worked for several years at the BC Archives and for many years at the Museum at Campbell River. She has four non-fiction books in print, including River City, A History of Campbell River and the Discovery Islands and Tidal Passages, a History of the Discovery Islands.

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There have been 41 counts in the Campbell River area – the first in 1972.

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Going ape over Congo chicken project Campbell River’s Kirsty Graham is currently in the Democratic Republic of Congo studying bonobos (chimpanzees). Graham’s task is to film mother and baby bonobos as they communicate using gestures.

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The eastern provinces are still shaking with conflict, and the country’s infrastructure is far from recovery after the exodus of foreign investors.

When I decided to travel to the DRC as a field assistant, many people warned me not to go, and I don’t know if my mother will be fully comfortable with my decision until I make it safely back home. I assured everyone that the field station would be isolated; just a few researchers and trackers following bonobos (chimpanzees) deep in

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the jungle.

In fact, while the region is unbelievably isolated, the station is on the main dirt path that connects village after village. Far from the middle-of-nowhere station that I expected, there is always something going on. At first it was overwhelming; the missionary legacy has left many people expecting wealthy foreigners to bring supplies and money.

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an invitation from my new friend Gilbert, I might still feel powerless.

At the end of my first week, I agreed to go with Gilbert to an “ADEWA” meeting. I didn’t fully understand what the meeting was going to be about, but Gilbert’s enthusiasm convinced me to accompany him.

ADEWA (l’Association du Development de Wamba) started as a

bit of a joke. After the war, the new government promised development and increased standards of living across the country, but when they failed to deliver, Wamba’s local leaders figured that they could do a better job. For almost nine years, ADEWA has been creating agricultural projects, assisting with the construction of a healthcare centre, and most recently introducing solar panels for radio communication and rechargeable batteries.

Gilbert explained, “when the missionaries came here they brought a lot of money, and it helped us a lot. But then during the war, they had to leave and a lot of projects collapsed.

If we want projects to last forever then first we need volonté (willpower). Now the villagers participate in projects and know that they will be rewarded later on.”

ADEWA is an officially recognised nongovernmental organisation. Its mandates are to educate community members, to protect the forest and bonobos, to improve

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agriculture to lift the population out of poverty, to offer employment through microprojects, to provide members with access to loans of up to $5, and to evenly distribute the earnings of all projects. The council holds four meetings every year, but each project holds weekly meetings and the members frequently arrange larger meetings to discuss important issues. Everyone is welcome to become a member, and they are encouraging more

women to join by allotting an even number of positions to men and women for each project.

At the end of this inspiring meeting, ADEWA presented me with a chicken.

The chicken represents one of the most successful projects started several years ago. Now ADEWA have so many chickens that they are building new enclosures in two more villages.

While ADEWA don’t want their decisions

to be run by outsiders, they readily accept financial assistance.

When I told my mother Carol about this meeting, we were both fired up with a desire to help a grassroots cause. She came up with the brilliant idea to make ADEWA chicken Christmas ornaments to sell as a fundraiser.

These little chickens will be on sale at the Willows Market, so if you are looking for a special gift this holiday season please swing by.

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Campbell River chartered accountant students excel Three days of exams result in success Two Campbell River CA students: Karen Stewart (Chan Nowosad Boates) and Marlo Zimmerman (Chan Nowosad Boates) passed the national Uniform Evaluation (UFE), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC (ICABC) and the CA School of Business (CASB) announced.

A total of 409 BC writers successfully completed the exam, which was written over three days in September.

Thirteen BC students made the National Honour Roll.

For a full listing of successful BC-based UFE writers, organized by location, see http://results.casb. com/ufe/index.html.

“On behalf of the Institute’s Council, I would like to congratulate these students for successfully

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To become a CA, students must complete rigorous course work, pass the UFE, and work for 30 months in a CA firm. The national UFE ensures all Canadian CAs meet the same high standards, which are recognized nationally and internationally.

“Congratulations to the 1,007 successful UFE writers in Western Canada. We are proud of their accomplishments. Each has demonstrated that they possess the skills and competencies expected of new CAs. We look forward to welcoming them into the profession,” said Scott Palmer, FCA, interim CEO of the

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Hi, this is Santa writing to you. My ride in the sky has been a little rougher in the last few years and this has made me think about ‘being prepared.’

Here’s my suggestion. Perhaps all of you adults might consider buying gifts for each other that would help fill your Grab and Go bags?

You do know what that is don’t you? It’s a backpack or small suitcase on wheels that every member of your family needs to pack with supplies for a 72- hour time period.

It’s kept near an exit in your home that you would most likely use in the case of an emergency evacuation.

Do all of your family members have a lightweight backpack that they can carry?

I’ll have some for your kids on Christmas morning, but I’m afraid you are going to have to buy your own. In fact, why not leave one under the tree for all of the members of your family.

An empty backpack isn’t much good though in an emergency, so you might consider adding a few essentials.

Why don’t you buy band-aids, wet wipes, medications such as those needed for diarrhea,

Sick animals will benefit Evelyn Mielke presented a cheque for $804 to the Campbell River SPCA on behalf of the B.C. Barris Agency which hosted a doghouse raffle and then donated the proceeds to the SPCA to go towards their medical fund. On Nov. 30, Tansy Roberts’ ticket was drawn and the owner of five dogs – two of which were adopted from the SPCA – was presented with the prize, an Ultimate Eco-pod Doghouse that featured solar security lights, rainwater catchment system and a National Geographic weather station.

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nausea, allergies, headaches etc. and divide them up into small plastic baggies for each adult family member.

And have you seen the wind up or solar powered radios that are available now.

No more worry about being left without emergency news because your battery operated radio died. Some of the radios even have a light on them.

Speaking of lights, glow sticks are great. They are considered the only light source that is safe for use immediately following any catastrophic emergency situation, because they do not use any kind of outside power source and do not create any danger of sparking or heat.

They’re waterproof and often have a whistle on them. In an emergency, a whistle can be more affective in attracting attention than shouting that can tire you out and wear out your voice.

Other things to consider are water proof matches, a

folding knife, a small change purse for cash in coins and smaller bills, and a prepared information sheet with names and birth dates of family members, contact people, medications, allergies, and names and phone numbers of places such as your bank or insurance company.

If you were ever to have to leave your homes and go to an emergency reception centre, there could be a lot of sitting around and waiting.

Why not add small age appropriate entertainment items to your Christmas shopping list for the Grab and Go bags?

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Beware buying medicines online The Issue If you buy drugs on line, you may be putting your health at serious risk. This is especially true if you order prescription drugs without being examined in person by a health care practitioner.

Background A simple Internet search will turn up hundreds of Web sites that sell drugs. Some Internet pharmacies are legitimate, but many offer products and services that are dangerous.

Some sell drugs that are not approved for use in Canada because of safety concerns. Some take advantage of people desperate for relief by offering “miracle cures� for serious illnesses like cancer. Many offer prescription drugs based on answers to an on-line questionnaire. These sites tell you they will save you the “embarrassment� of talking to your doctor about certain prescription drugs, such as Viagra, or drugs to prevent hair loss, or promote weight loss. What they do not tell you is that it is dangerous to take a prescription drug without being examined in person and monitored by a health care practitioner to make sure the drug is helping you.

Risks Associated with Buying On Line Buying drugs from Internet pharmacies that do not provide a street address and telephone number may pose serious health risks. You have no way of knowing where these companies are located, where they get their drugs, what is in their drugs, or how to reach them if there is a problem. If you order from these sites, you may get counterfeit drugs with no active ingredients, drugs with the wrong ingredients, drugs with dangerous additives, or drugs past their expiry date. Even if these drugs do not harm you directly or immediately, your condition may get worse without effective treatment.

If you order prescription drugs without being examined and monitored by a health care practitioner, you may be misdiagnosed, and miss the opportunity to get an appropriate treatment that would help you. You may also put yourself at risk for drug interactions, or harmful side effects that a qualified health professional could better foresee.

In some cases, the product may not be shipped at all, or if it is coming from another country, it could be stopped at the border by Canadian authorities.

sells products that do not have a DIN (see below) issued by Health Canada.

Do make sure you are dealing with a Canadian-based Web site that is linked to a “bricks and mortar� pharmacy that meets the regulatory requirements in your province/territory.

The Status of Internet Pharmacy in Canada A number of pharmacies in Canada have legitimate Web sites that offer a limited range of products and services, including information for consumers, and shopping for certain items. The practice of pharmacy in Canada is regulated by the provinces, and any licensed pharmacy that offers Internet services must meet the standards of practice within its own province.

Finally, if you have a question or complaint about therapeutic drug products purchased on line, call Health Canada’s toll-free hotline: 1-800-2679675

Health Canada’s Role

If you have questions about whether an Internet pharmacy is legitimate, contact the licensing body in your province or territory.

Minimizing Your Risk Do not take any prescription drug that has not been prescribed for you by a health care practitioner who has examined you in person.

Do tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of the health products you take, including vitamin and natural health products, as well as prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

They need this information to assess and advise you about potential side effects and drug interactions.

If you decide to order drugs on line: Do not do business with a Web site that: • refuses to give you a street address, telephone number, and a way of contacting a pharmacist; • offers prescription drugs without a prescription, or offers to issue a prescription based on answers to an on-line questionnaire; • claims to have a “miracle cureâ€? for any serious condition; or

Health Canada regulates therapeutic drugs in Canada through a rigorous licensing process, which includes an extensive pre-market review and the ongoing post-market assessment of a drug’s safety, effectiveness and quality.

As part of this process, Heath Canada conducts risk/benefit assessments, monitors adverse reactions, and communicates information about risks to health professionals and the public. All drugs approved for sale in Canada have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN).

The DIN assures you that Health Canada has assessed a drug, and considers it safe and effective when used as directed on the label. The DIN also provides a way to track adverse drug reactions.

Health Canada licenses and conducts regular inspections of companies that manufacture, import and/or distribute drugs. In addition, Health Canada investigates complaints related to the sale or use of therapeutic drugs, including complaints about Web sites that sell drugs, and takes action where appropriate. Also, Health Canada works with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency to control the illegal entry of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Individual Canadians are allowed to import a three-month supply of therapeutic drugs, subject to a number of restrictions.

Buying drugs on the Internet may also pose financial risks.

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RIVER CRUISING – a way of the future If you are 50 years old and enjoy cruising and you have not yet experienced a River cruise then I strongly suggest you add it to your Travel list as I am sure you will love it!!

River Cruising offers a relaxed intimate easy way to see busy crowded destinations, it allows you to float calmly to the centre of cities, towns and villages. In most cases the sights and shopping are within walking distance, or you can use one of the bikes on board (offered by some cruise lines) to cycle around the town or village to explore.

With generally only 160 – 200 passengers on board there are no long line ups for anything.

Another nice fact about River Cruising is that is an almost all inclusive holiday. Not only are your meals and entertainment included, so is coffee, tea’s bottled water, Beer and wine with Lunch and Dinner (depending on the cruise line), Plus shore excursions are included in each port with most cruise companies.

Speaking of entertainment, there is entertainment on board most ships most evenings, however not of the same calibre of the large ocean cruise ships, here you may experience a local dance troupe, or local musicians entertaining you in the lounge after a wonderful dinner. There are no casinos on any of the ships.

Generally when people think of River Cruising they think of Europe right away.

However there are many areas of the world that offer River Cruises, such as Egypt, Asia,

South America, the US and Canada.

In the United States, the Mississippi River (and its connecting tributaries) is experiencing a renaissance with the launch of American Queen Steamboat Company’s refurbished American Queen in spring 2012 and American Cruise Lines’ newly built Queen of the Mississippi.

In Asia, China’s Yangtze has long been a river cruising staple, and the newly ascending Mekong Delta, which travels through Vietnam and Cambodia, is gaining steam.

What’s not so hot right now? Up until the Arab Spring of 2011, Egypt’s Nile was seeing major growth from U.S.-oriented river cruise lines. But demand has, for the moment, stalled, though many are still sailing. And, while South America’s Amazon has long been an exotic destination for mainstream cruise lines, we’re only just now seeing interest from river operators, too.

Keep in mind, like the big ocean going cruise companies, River Cruise Lines each have their own style and personality, you need to find the one that is a fit for you.

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Onboard, river ships feel like smaller versions of seagoing ships. Where they are limited is in onboard features and amenities, particularly in Europe, where ships must be low-slung enough to sail under low-lying bridges. (However, as you’ll see below, the lines are getting more creative about adding amenities that fit within their ships’ size constraints.)

On some cruises (particularly in Europe and China), you can expect to sail with a very international passenger mix.

Itineraries may incorporate major cities as cornerstones, but your experience will focus as much on smaller towns and villages that you come across along the way.

One big difference between river cruising and ocean cruising: In the former, operators often include shore excursions, typically guided walking tours, in the overall cruise fare. (Double-check though, as policies may vary.) Some lines do charge for specially planned tours (cooking classes, trips to the market and other more offbeat adventures).

Your ship may also carry bicycles onboard for complimentary passenger use in port.

Due to the short distances between ports, full days of river cruising are rare. However, there is usually commentary over the public address system during sails along extra-special river banks, such as the Wachau Valley in Austria and the Iron Gate gorge between Serbia and Romania.

Inland waterways are much calmer than those on ocean-based trips -- which is great news for those prone to seasickness.

Finally, while these vessels are comfortable to be sure (and the newer the riverboat, the more amenity-laden the cabins will be), staterooms tend to be smaller and more basic than those on oceangoing vessels.

The river lines have recently embraced upgraded staterooms and are building ships with elaborate suites and real balconies (as opposed to the French balconies that used to be the best you could get). Because cabin configurations may vary from ship to ship within a fleet, be sure to get all the details on how your stateroom will be set up before you book.

I invite you to look at River Cruising as another way of traveling this amazing world we live in. You may find you want to jump aboard and experience it for yourself!.

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OSTEOARTHRITIS affects millions of aging men and women While there are many benefits to getting older, few people associate the aging process with all the good things that occur as a person approaches their golden years. Instead, aging is more often associated with aches and pains than grandkids and trips around the world.

Though such associations are unfortunate, they are rooted in the reality that aging often comes with a few ailments. One such ailment many older adults deal with is osteoarthritis.

In Canada, one in 10 adults has osteoarthritis, proving this most common form of arthritis does not discriminate based on geography.

But as prevalent as osteoarthritis might be, the millions of men and women currently living with the condition are proof that it doesn’t have to ruin a person’s golden years. In fact, learning about osteoarthritis, its risk factors and prospective treatment options can help those men and women currently living with the condition or those concerned about developing it down the road.

What is osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis, or OA, is also referred to as degenerative joint disease. The most common type of arthritis, OA occurs when cartilage begins to wear away. Cartilage is an essential part of each joint, helping to absorb shock and enabling the joint to move smoothly. OA most often occurs in the body’s weight-bearing joints, which includes the hips, knees and spine.

When a person has OA, the cartilage in a joint stiffens and loses it elasticity, which makes it more susceptible to damage. Joints will be stiff in the morning, a stiffness that can last roughly

15 to 20 minutes. As the day progresses and the joints are used more and more, the pain can intensify and swelling can occur. This is typically because, as the joint’s cartilage continues to deteriorate, the tendons and ligaments are stretching and causing pain.

Are there symptoms of OA? There are symptoms of OA, but these can vary greatly from individual to individual.

Some people experience few symptoms of OA even if X-rays indicate their joints have undergone significant degeneration. In addition, the pain associated with OA isn’t necessarily constant, and some people can go years without experiencing any OA-related pain. Such instances are most common among people with OA of the hands and knees.

Those who do exhibit symptoms of OA can do so in a variety of ways. Men and women with progressive cartilage degeneration in their knee joints might become bow legged or develop a limp, which will worsen as the cartilage continues to degenerate.

OA of the spine often causes pain in the neck or lower back. Severe pain can be caused by bony spurs that form along the spine, and numbness and tingling of affected body parts can result as well.

Men and women with OA of the hands can also exhibit symptoms, which are usually bony deformities along the joints of the fingers.

Heberden’s node is a bony enlargement at the small joint of the fingers that occurs because of bone spurs resulting from OA in that joint. A bony knob that occurs at the middle joint of the

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Can OA be treated?

OA can be treated, but men and women must recognize that it cannot be cured.

As mentioned above, some people’s symptoms can disappear for years at a time. But they will return, and treatment, if it was ceased, must then continue.

OA is most common among people who are overweight, so one of the most effective ways to reduce pain from OA is to lose weight and get regular exercise. This takes pressure off of joints that are being heavily taxed. To lose weight, choose a low-fat diet that features plenty of vegetables, fruits, lean proteins and whole-grains. For a more specific diet, consult a physician.

Though exercising when pain from OA is significant might seem counterintuitive, exercise

is actually great for the joints. Each person is different, so consult a physician before beginning a new exercise regimen. However, don’t shy away from aerobic exercises, including walking, swimming or even riding a bicycle, or strength-training exercises like weightlifting, which makes the muscles stronger and more capable of supporting the joints. And as with any exercise routine, don’t forget to stretch.

Another treatment option for joints hurting because of OA is the application of a heating pad or a cold pack. Cold and heat can be applied several times per day (always cover the skin with a towel prior to application to avoid skin damage). But those nursing an injury should only apply cold for the first few days.

Medications are another treatment option for OA. Discuss medications, which can include over-thecounter antiinflammatory pills, such as Advil, Aleve or Motrin, prescription medications, and corticosteroid injections, with a physician who can help determine the best course of action.

While surgery is not a necessary course of treatment for the majority of OA sufferers, for some it is. Surgical options can be a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure, a joint fusion surgery wherein the joint is removed and bones are held together with screws, pins or plates, or a complete or partial joint replacement. Another surgical option is an osteotomy, a procedure where a section of the bone is cut and removed to improve joint alignment and stability.

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fingers, known as Bouchard’s node, is also quite common among men and women with OA of the hands. While neither of these nodes is especially painful, they are associated with limited motion of the affected joint.

Patients with OA at the base of the big toes might notice the formation of a bunion, something that researchers suggest is possibly genetic, as it can be found in numerous female members of certain families.

The Arthritis Society in Nova Scotia notes that, early on, men and women with OA will find their symptoms are typically only triggered by high impact activities.

However, eventually the pain can be triggered by daily activities and might not subside until men and women get adequate rest.

Some people even feel pain for most of the day, including when they are attempting to fall asleep at night.

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Kent and Rosemarie Roduck, Licensed Funeral Directors and owners of Elk Falls Crematorium and Island Funeral Services, Campbell River -asked the question: “What if a state of the art, allinclusive facility was created at Elk Falls Cemetery to provide Campbell River and area families with their own crematorium, that could also provide a warm, home-like environment for services, celebrations of life and family gatherings? As well, what if the beautifully landscaped exterior featured, “The Garden of Remembrance Niche Wall” for urns to be placed above ground in a secure niche or for cremated remains to be placed in the “Serenity Walkway Scattering Garden”?

Perhaps the most outstanding feature of Elk Falls Crematorium would be that the building could also accommodate funeral services with casket burial, right on the cemetery property, with an onsite reception to follow.

Since everything would be done at the cemetery, it eliminates the necessity to travel to the funeral home, then to the cemetery, then to the reception.

“The concept of providing every possible combination of cremation or funeral service and any combination of final disposition of cremated remains with full service reception facilities was completed in October 2003 and response from the community has been exceptional,” Kent states. “Not only is Elk Falls Campbell River’s only crematorium, but the total flexibility of this type of location on a municipal cemetery is totally unique.

Campbell River has an advantage that no other community has, north of Victoria.”

“Since cremation is chosen by approximately 90% of Campbell River and area families, we pride ourselves in being cremation specialists who can provide every possible option,” comments Rosemarie.

The Roducks feel that making prearrangements is something all families should consider. “Making these decisions is something we’ll all have to do at some point,” says Kent. “Doing it at a time when your thinking is clear and you can ask the questions you need to and get the straight answers you require, is a great benefit for both you and your family.” He stresses as well, all prearrangement funds are placed with Foresters Life of Canada, totally protected, transferable if necessary, but most important, it locks in the cost of your arrangements at today’s prices, regardless of when they’ll be needed.

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4. Disorientation with regards to time and/or place.

Nearly everyone has had momentary lapses where they forget what time it is or what day it is. But such lapses are not momentary for people with Alzheimer’s, who might even get lost on their own street and not remember how to get home.

8. Decreased or poor judgement.

Poor judgement, such as not visiting the doctor or mishandling finances, is another warning sign for Alzheimer’s. These poor decisions can extend to personal grooming, which men and women with Alzheimer’s might neglect.

5. Trouble understanding images and spatial relationships.

Some people with Alzheimer’s have difficulty reading, judging distance or determining color or contrast. For example, a person with Alzheimer’s might walk past a mirror and not realize he or she is the person in the mirror.

9. Withdrawal from society.

Men and women with Alzheimer’s might start to withdraw from society, removing themselves from social activities, projects at work or hobbies. Avid sports fans might no longer be able to follow their favorite team, while social butterflies might grow reclusive.

6. New problems with words in speaking or writing.

People with Alzheimer’s might experience trouble holding or joining a conversation. An example is stopping in the middle of a conversation and having no idea how to continue. They might also struggle with vocabulary,

10. Changes in mood and personality.

People with Alzheimer’s might experience mood swings for no apparent reason and

Fearfulness or feelings of anxiety are changes in mood and personality that could indicate Alzheimer’s disease.

THE 10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Few families are fortunate enough to say they have not been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.

A progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, Alzheimer’s impairs thinking and memory, accounting for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Though many people’s experiences with Alzheimer’s disease involves an elderly relative, the disease is not exclusive to the elderly. Up to 5 percent of people with the disease have earlyonset Alzheimer’s, which most often appears when someone is in their 40s and 50s.

often having trouble finding the right word to express what they’re thinking.

7. Misplacing things.

can become anxious, confused, depressed, fearful, or suspicious. Acting out of character might also be indicative of Alzheimer’s.

People with Alzheimer’s might put things in unusual places and then experience difficulty retracing their steps to find those items. This

More information about Alzheimer’s disease is available at www.alz.org and www. alzheimer.ca.

In 2011, 59-year-old Pat Summitt, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history and a beloved figure on the campus of the University of Tennessee, revealed that she had been diagnosed with early-onset dementia, Alzheimer’s type. That announcement opened the eyes of men and women across the country, who might otherwise never have known that dementia could strike so early or to someone who seemed as healthy as Summitt, who vowed to continue coaching despite the diagnosis. Because it can strike men and women even if they aren’t elderly, it’s important to know these 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s, courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association and the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life.

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Additional signs include forgetting important dates and events; asking for the same information over and over again; or relying on memory aides such as reminder notes or even family members for things individuals could once remember on their own.

2. Difficulty planning.

Some people might start to exhibit difficulty following a plan or working with numbers, be it following a recipe or paying the monthly bills. Concentration is often difficult for those exhibiting symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

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Daily tasks such as driving to work or remembering the rules of a familiar game will prove difficult for people with Alzheimer’s.

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• Will my parent feel comfortable with an outside person helping with day-to-day care?

According to “Aging in Place in America,” a commissioned study by Clarity® and the EAR Foundation, 63 percent of Baby Boomers are actively involved in providing some kind of help or assistance to their elderly parents. Whether this is due to the rising cost of elder care or simply a feeling of obligation on the part of the child, many middle-aged men and women are responsible for caring for aging parents and young children.

• Can I afford an adequate care facility?

• What are my parent’s limitations?

• Am I capable of handling this on my own?

• What are my local facility options?

• Will this type of care affect my own personal well-being?

• Can I handle this emotionally and physically?

Any person facing the prospect of caring for an aging parent can realize that there is help available, as well as many different people who can help guide a decision. The first resource is to ask siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins to weigh in on the situation to help the family come to a consensus.

The emotions that might result from caring for an aging parent are often mixed. Some people are happy to do their part to help make life a little easier for a person who devoted so much of his or her energy to raising them. Others in the sandwich generation can feel like this is a burden or guilty that they’re not doing enough for a parent.

Signs an elder needs help When an older relative stops driving, this is often indicative that he or she needs assistance with daily living. There also may be signs that support and care is needed, such as if the house seems untidy, if he or she is having trouble maintaining personal hygiene, if the parent is getting hurt attempting to do things around the house or if he or she seems malnourished due to the inability to cook meals. Limited mobility or loss of mental faculties also may be indicative that it is time for a loved one to receive care.

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like the best idea possible, particularly for a senior who is very afraid of losing his or her independence, it may not always be in either party’s best interest. Before anyone determines what will be done to help a relative, it’s best to answer a few questions as straightforwardly as possible.

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One in 10 Canadians is living with hearing loss.

80% don’t know it.

Do you ever wonder if everyone else finds it as difficult as you do to follow a conversation in a noisy environment? Do you get frustrated that your spouse speaks so quietly, or mumbles incoherently? Do long meetings or conversations leave you feeling drained?

2. Your hearing care provider Ultimately, a successful solution to hearing loss hinges on the relationship you establish with your hearing care professional, and the trust inherent in that relationship.

He or she will be your guide as you re-learn the listening and communication skills that may have atrophied due to hearing loss.

Even mild hearing loss will cause increased listening effort, which can make life decidedly less enjoyable – not just for you, but for everyone around you. Conversations get shorter, less spontaneous and more to the point. Eventually, they’re avoided almost entirely.

Perception and comfort level is different for every individual – so even though many precise measurements are taken to prescribe and program appropriate device settings, there is still an “art” component to a successful hearing solution. The person programming your hearing instruments needs to be highly discerning and sensitive to how these variables apply to you.

Consciously or not, hearing loss you might not even know you have can cause you to retreat ever further from the ones you love. And as you do, your relationships crumble.

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3. Your hearing instrument Yes, hearing aids are important too. The most important considerations are that they give you excellent sound quality and are comfortable, reliable and easy to use with minimal effort on your part. In fact, you should forget you’re wearing them at all.

With so many features, styles and price points, choosing a hearing device can be daunting. Your hearing care provider can help determine the most appropriate solution based on your degree and type of hearing loss, your listening needs and several other factors.

It’s all about YOU Three crucial ingredients for restored hearing and communication: 1. Your readiness and motivation The greater the degree of hearing loss, and the longer you’ve lived with it, the longer it will take to make new sounds sound “normal.” So you have to be ready to be patient. Don’t worry though – your investment will pay off in the improved quality of your relationships.

At Campbell River Hearing Clinic, we can help you hear better, but our main objective is to help you listen and communicate better. What we won’t do is try to “sell” you anything. We hate it when people do it to us, and we’d hate ourselves if we did it to you.

We will, however, help you find the information you need to make informed decisions about your hearing. If we can help you beyond that, it will be when you’re ready.

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Paddy left us peacefully on November 29, 2012 at the age of 67 in the presence of loved ones at the Campbell River General Hospital.

Paddy was born and raised in Powell River, BC. As a young adult, he moved to Campbell River where he met his best friend and love of his life Sharon. They married on November 4, 1967 and had 3 beautiful children Clayton, Rob and Hailey of whom he adored.

As a young family they moved to Gold River where Paddy owned and operated his Pile Driving Company and then later his Crane Company.

As the boys grew and their desire to play a more competitive level of hockey arose, the family relocated back to Campbell River. Around this time Paddy’s true passion for Minor Hockey was ignited.

Paddy or better known to many as “POPSâ€? spent many hours in the arena watching and supporting all kids of minor hockey. He was a permanent ďŹ xture in the stands, offering his candies, his jokes and his knowledge of the sport of hockey.

Pops took great pride in all of his grandchildren near and far (Texas), whether he was cheering from the sidelines or waiting patiently with his IPAD for texts, he was always their greatest fan.

Pops is survived by his treasured wife Sharon, their three children Clayton (Paige), Rob (Rebecca), and Hailey (Mike), as well as his 10 beloved grandchildren Hunter, Payton, Jackson, Sage, Georgia, Skyler, River, Eliza, Soryn and Katie. He is also survived by countless extended family; ďŹ nally, his cherished girl Bentley.

It has been made so clear by the outpouring of support and sympathy that Pops truly touched everyone who met him.

The family would like to send out great appreciation and heartfelt thank you to the many nurses and physicians who helped in Paddy’s extraordinary care at the Campbell River General Hospital. Thank you to Dr. Ramsey, Dr. Beselt and Dr. DeBruin. A big thank you to the nurses in Medical Daycare: Maria, Barb, Maria M, Dianne and Nancy; thank you to the ER nurse Biff; and thank you to the 3 South nurses Christine, Sammi and Maggie.

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Thanks to the good people of Campbell River, who have made this unfortunate event more bearable by your kindness at every turn as we have travelled back and forth from Langley to work through the details – perfect kindness from perfect strangers.

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

Call (250)337-5491.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

HELP WANTED

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER 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.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

HOME CARE SUPPORT PRIVATE HOME Care. ConďŹ dential, reliable + medical training. Concierge/admin services. Free consultation 250204-1453 Email: yourplaceservices@gmail.com

Roga Contracting Ltd. offers competitive wages with full medical and dental beneďŹ t packages. If you are interested in a future with us, please send your resume to rogacrresumes@ hotmail.com, or fax to (250)286-3653.

ELECTRICAL

December 15 & 16

• Class 1 & 3

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

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

2009 WILDWOOD 27RLSS with North West Winter Package, showroom condition!

Very private fully serviced lot near ocean. Includes large slide, garden shed, modular skirting, large dog kennel and pet door. Call 250-286-3343, Asking $24,500.

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.

PERSONAL SERVICES COUNSELLING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Hypnotherapy & Counselling

ART OBJECTS WANTED. SYBIL ANDREWS linocut pictures, any series.

Will pay top dollar. (416)8798119 or juncinv@aol.com

Brian E. Daly MH.CHt

250-205-0358

• ICBC Licensed

RENTALS 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.

APARTMENT/CONDO 2-BDRM Apt, in suite laundry, newly reno’d. $850. Avail. now or Dec. 1st. (250)923-8302.

* AAA Pet Friendly *

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

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? • • •

UNDER $200 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

1st Class Driving School Courtenay 250-897-9875 • Campbell River 250-204-9875 www.instructordarryl.com

TOO BUSY To Do Your Christmas Baking?...Let Me Do It For You. I can help you reduce stress and enjoy the holiday season more. Give me a call at: 250-914-3441

TRADES, TECHNICAL EDUCATION/TUTORING

ORACLE TUTORING

• Grades K - 12 & College. • All subjects.

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:

Sales Rep Trainee Fuel Truck Driver Heavy Duty Mechanics Detailed job postings can be viewed at

www.oracletutoring.ca

250-830-0295.

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MISC SERVICES

•Leaves Removed •Gutter Cleaning

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers

•Snow Blowing

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:

•Home Repair •Interior/Exterior Painting •Deck Construction •Window/Door Installation/Repair •Lawn Maintenance •Garden Care

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

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

GARDENING

Become a seasonal Family Care Home for The John Howard Society of North Island and you can work for six months and take six months off to pursue your hobbies, go on vacation, or stay and be a respite home. We are exible and open to creative arrangements to help caregivers balance work and play and/or self-care. For more information contact Thanh at 250-286-0222 extension 224 or visit our website www.jhsni.bc.ca

Air Brake Course

Call: 1-250-616-9053

www.webuyhomesbc.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical.

250-204-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

Balancing Work and Play

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

No phone calls please. We thank all those who express interest but will only contact those to be interviewed.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

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.

Roga Contracting Ltd., a logging and log hauling contractor located in British Columbia, is seeking PROCESSOR and FELLER BUNCHER OPERATORS for full time employment at their Campbell River Operation.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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4 Winter Tires, 205/75 R14 Steel Belted Radials, very good condition.$200.00 Phone 250-923-1914

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIR. $180/cord.

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

SHOP FROM HOME! CHECK OUT www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

MISC SERVICES

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

I do it all!

Reasonable rates!

Prompt Service!

Call 286-4500 Cell 203-7267

590 CEDAR Campbell River, BC 2 Bdrms $860.

Available now Galley kitchen hardwood in living room carpet in bedrooms References Paul (250) 830-8410

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrms, 55+ grd oor, 5 appls, F/P, patio, underground parking.

Close to church, shopping, rec plex, bus. $875 inclds utils Dec 1. Call 250-830-7069.

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

Call 250-902-9054.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED 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.

One brdrm house on 19th Ave. Large lot. 76x110. Fully fenced, garage & shop. Wood heater. Fridge, stove, W/D. Newly painted. RV parking. $180,000. 250-923-8975.

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2-bdrm in quiet 6-plex, new carpet.

Jan 1. $675. (250)204-2797.

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm Townhouse, 930sq ft. NS/NP. 770 South Island Hwy. $700.

Call (250)287-3990.

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB

Garage Sales #ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–ADĂ–Ă– 1-855-310-3535 ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ–SHEETSĂ– ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–YELLOWĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ– GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

CAMPBELL RIVER, 115 Engles Rd., Sun, Dec. 9, 8am-?

MOVING SALE 750 Oribi Dr. Sat. Dec. 15/12. 9am-12.

Tools, bookshelf, entertainment unit. Rain or Shine

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| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012 RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

CRIME-FREE MULTI-HOUSING

CARS

MOTORCYCLES

TRUCKS & VANS

C.R. BACHELOR in Apt. bldg. near hospital. $500. N/P, Avail Jan. 1st. 250-287-3990.

4 Bdrm/3bth. 750 Oribi Drive.

5 appl. Close to schools & shopping. Mountain view. NS. $1450/mnth. 250-287-0523

2 bdrm for Dec or Jan. Bright Beautiful all inclusive NS,NP $675 250-203-5122

1-877-808-7368 www.advancedpm.ca DISCOVERY POINT Featuring approx 1000sq ft of living. This 2nd floor 2 bdrm, 1 bath corner condo suite features waterfront view, laminate flooring, 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

250-287-7763 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 2 BDRM near all amen. $695.

Cedar@4th. Avail now. 1-250889-9353.boarsnest@shaw.ca Lovely 3bdrm ocean view duplex Close to town. NS $825 Avail. Dec. 1 250-850-1338

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

AFFORDABLE FAMILY housing Campbell river & Courtenay 2, 3, 4 bdrm units, w/d hook up, f/s, children a must, refs req’d. Call 250-923-4145 or 250-703-0357.

BIG ROCK BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT – Campbell River1109 South Island Hwy Avail Jan 1, 2012. 2 bdrms, walk onto the beach waterfront home.

Enjoy storm watching, beach fires and watching the cruise ships sail by. $1200/mo.

Call (250)716-1764 References req’d CAMPBELL RIVER, 3 bdrm, 2 level Townhouse, W/D, F/S, freshly painted & new flooring, N/S, N/P, $875 mo, avail Dec. 15th. Call (250)391-9313.

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

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

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 ACCOMMODATION BRIGHT ROOM in nice house. Close to College, shopping & 7-11. Avail Immed. $384/mth. 250-850-9813.

LARGE 2-BDRM with addition. F/S, W/D hook-up, laminate floors, electric heat, large yard with balcony. In local park. $695./mo (250)287-4723

SHARED FURNISHED accommodation for reliable, quiet clean person. Rockland area, private entry, W/D. Refs req’d.

Cable, wifi, utils incld. Avail now. $550 mo. 778-420-2273

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

FOR RENT:

HOMES FOR FOR RENT HOMES RENT ❖ ❖ Willow Willow Point Point Rancher: Rancher: 33bed, bed,22bath, bath,55appliances appliances$1300/mo. $1250/mo. ❖ Rancher in WP: 3 bed, 1 bath, 5 appliances, fam rm & laundry rm. $1250/mo. ❖ Rancher in WP: 3 bed, 1 bath, 5 appliances, fam rm & laundry rm. ❖ Central Location: 5 bedroom, 4 appliances, heat pump. $1100/mo. $1200/mo. ❖ Vallejo Rd Cutie: 1 bedroom cabin on shared lot. Fenced yard. $500/mo. ❖ Central Location: 5 bedroom, 4 appliances, heat pump. $1100/mo. ❖ Mobile Home in WP: 2 bed, 5 appliances, partially fenced yard. $800/mo. ❖ Vallejo Rd Cutie: 1 bedroom cabin on shared lot. Fenced yard. $500/mo. ❖ Mobile Home in WP: 2 bed, 5 appliances, partially fenced yard. $750/mo.

SUITES FOR RENT ❖ Sunset Ridge: 2 recently renovated 2 bed apts with 4 appliances @ $690/mo.

SUITES FOR RENT ❖ Cartier Place: 2 Fully renovated ocean view 2 bed apts with 5 appliances ❖ Sunset Ridge: 2 recently renovated 2 bed apts with 4 appliances @ $690/mo. $1000/mo. ❖ @Cartier Place: 2 Fully renovated ocean view 2 bed apts with 5 appliances ❖ Westerley Close: 2nd floor 2 bed 5 appliances. Furnished and unfurnished. @ $1000/mo. pet okay.

From ❖ Small Westerley Close: 2nd$850/mo. floor 2 bed 5 appliances. Fully furnished with hydro Executive furnished bdrm pet oceanview suite with 5 appliances for $1500/mo. and basic cable.2Small okay. $1100/mo. ġ Inventory ġ ġ Inventory wanted wanted for for complete complete property property management. management. ġ

Willow Point Realty 2116 B South Island Highway Sunrise Square » 250-923-1521 Tuesday–Saturday Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm 10am–4pm

Leila

For more rentals call 250-286-0110 • 9447 Martin Park Drive - 3 bdrm, 1 bath trailor on 1/2 acre. $775/mo.

• 463 Harrogate - 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath house, corner lot, large yard. Jan 2013. $1095/mo.

• 205-87 S. Isl. Hwy - 2 bdrm, 2 bath on ocean. $1095/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 - 3 bdrm 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 fireplace. $1195/mo.

Our rental listings are almost all rented. We need your rental property!

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

Call (250)337-0030.

CAMPBELL RIVER- lrg 1 bdrm. Heat, hydro, laundry.

Quiet area, self-contained.

Refs req’d. N/S, no drugs, bus route. $625. Cat/sm dog OK. Call 250-287-3082.

PRIVATE 3DRM Ground level.

Big yard. Near WP seawalk.

NS. $700 250-850-1338 WILLOW POINT- 1 bdrm bach, 2812 C Fairmile. $580 hydro incld. Call 250-898-8462

SUITES, UPPER 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!

of the (C.R.) Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

We offer: Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom *Thorough and fair screening of all applicants. * Secure building * Adult oriented * Laundry facilities * On bus route * On-site managers * Close to hospital * No PETS * No Smoking * References required We are committed to our tenants to provide a quiet, clean atmosphere.

Phone 250- 286-4838 250- 204-8118

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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CARS

Certified complex of CR Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

• Thorough & fair screening of all applicants.

• 2 bedroom Townhouse • Laundry facilities on site • Close to Hospital • References Required • NO PETS

•Phone: 250-204-8118

1997 Honda Civic hatch back .

149,000 km. 5-speed, mounted profile tires with alloy wheels plus brand new snow tires. Very reliable runs great $3500. 250-703-1356 1999 Buick Century Limited Edition 3.1lt, ps,pw,ac, new goodyear all season radial tires, fully maint.$1650.00 obo 250-287-8570/250-923-1355

2009 VW Jetta Wagon 2.5L Excellent condition. Spice Red w/ grey interior. New snow tires included. 53,000 km (hwy) $17,900. 250-702-3523 2001 Ford Explorer. 6 cylinder, 4 litre engine with 179,000 kms. Asking $6,000.00 Call 250-923-7979

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

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

MARINE 2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms.

Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.

MEICOR REALTY Management Services Inc.

“Your Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts”

A PA RT M E N T S CEDARBROOK APTS

2 bedroom available immediately. Secure building, oversize suites, large/quiet private yard, new carpet, indoor cat welcome, on-site laundry.

Ref. required. Ph 250-203-5266.

1&2 bedrooms available Heat and hot water included.

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

References required.

Call 250-914-0105 to view.

HIGHLAND COURT

SCENIC VIEW APTS

1 bedroom available immediately, central location, quiet building. Phone, internet & cable included in rent.

On-site coin laundry. Rental references required.

Call 778-348-0177 to view.

PARK PLACE APTS

2011 MAZDA-TRIBUTE 36,000km. Warranty and serviced to date. $24,999. Call 250-287-2009.

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1 & 2 bedrooms available immediately, central location, quiet building, includes phone, internet & cable.

On-site coin laundry. Rental references required.

Call 250-202-6648 to view.

CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS

BOATS 1973 25’ C&C Sloop. Glass hull & teak interior. 7 sails (4 never used). 2010 15 HP Nissan outboard, approx. 200 hrs.

Must sell, leaving country. $8500. obo. Please call Heather at (250)914-1232 or email: gregearl53@gmail.com

1999 HONDA Accord, automatic, fully loaded, leather interior, 6 disc CD player, sunroof, good condition, $5400.

Call (250)923-7412.

APARTMENT/CONDO

SCENIC VIEW MANOR

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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

20’ CONTINENTAL Cargo Trailer, like new. Sell $5,500.

Call (250)871-3934.

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

2004 LE2600 Sunseeker Sleeps 6. Good tires, walk round queen bed, lots of storage, slide out w/awning, dual thermal pane windows. N/S. Recent inspection. 3yr extended warr.

121,000 kms. $35,000 firm. 250-287-4625.

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1 & 2 bedrooms available immediately, central CR, quiet building, includes phone, internet & cable. On-site coin laundry. Rental references required.

Call 250-202-6648 to view.

2009 TOYOTA Venza 1-owner V6, AWD, Sunroof, 6 speed auto, crossover vehicle, lots of option. 40,000 Km. $26,900 250-890-0199

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 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 loaded very nice $6800.

338-4184. 1983 Suzuki GS 1,054 km. Garage $2500. 250-338-4184

2006 MALIBU Maxx, 240 hp 3.9 liter, V6, 4 speed automatic. Manual shift control, 73,000 km. One owner. Call 250-2873401.

MOTORCYCLES

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

ORCHARD PARK

1977 IT-400 YAMAHA. Runs and drives great. Lots of power. Fresh piston. $800 firm.

250-287-1163.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

AUTO FINANCING

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

BIRCH MANOR

2003 FORD TAURUS. One owner. Loaded, 67,000km. $5,600. 250-287-0198

TRANSPORTATION

Paul (250) 830-8410

CRIME-FREE MULTI-HOUSING

1995 DODGE Ram 2500 SLT reg cab long box, 5.9 gas, 4x4.

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

CERTIFIED BUILDING

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

Sports

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Send your results to: sports@campbellrivermirror.com

Battle for top spot The Bantam Hurricane took on the best of the best last weekend.

The Hurricane headed to Saanich to play the Peninsula Panthers in a battle of the top two teams in the girl’s league.

The tone of the game was quickly set when the Panthers laid a big body check to one of the Hurricane defenders during an opening rush and there was no call made.

Goalie Jadylin Spooner stood on her head as she made save after save from a very aggressive Peninsula team. The Panthers finally got one by Spooner at the 10 min-

COLLECTIONS INSPIRED BY WELL-BEING

ute mark of the first period. The Hurricane quickly equalized with a goal by Lisa Lloyd at the eight minute mark.

The Hurricane girls fought off a scoreless second period. Spooner continued to inspire her team and all the fans in the crowd. Maiya Cramb recently back from an injury, was solid on defence for the Campbell River side.

The third period proved to be a very frustrating one for the Hurricane coaching staff and players. Another missed call by the referee on a slash to Hurricane defender Alyssa Palmer, injuring her wrist and taking her out

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KRISTEN DOUGLAS/THE MIRROR

Blue crush The Cambell River player, left, gets around her Port Alberni opponent during a U18 rep girls soccer match Sunday afternoon at Pincecrest field. Campbell River rallied after an early 1-0 deficit and came back to defeat Alberni 3-1.

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of the game, also left the team short handed as she was given a penalty for a retaliation slash.

It was during this Peninsula power play that the Panther’s scored their second goal of the game, putting them up 2-1. The Panthers were finally called for a penalty late in the third period and with a surge of offensive pressure by numerous Hurricane lines the game was called early on a time limit before the penalty had even expired.

The game was so good for the Campbell River side who are already looking forward to settling the score in their next meeting.

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SPORTS

| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012

Under dog Bears win bantam gold Last weekend the Campbell River Minor Hockey Association hosted the Annual Bantam House Tournament at Strathcona Gardens.

Five Campbell River teams and five out of town teams from Comox Valley, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Port Hardy and Cowichan Valley, competed over the three days leading up to the big Gold Medal game on Sunday afternoon.

The final proved to be extra exciting as two Campbell River teams faced each other for gold and silver - the CR Eagles and the CR Bears.

The first goal on the board went to the Eagles - thanks to Jaxon Ward and assisted by Carter Dashkewytch.

This was followed not long after by a shot from CR Bears player Matthew Leard, assisted by Drew Savery tying the game.

The Eagles finished off the first period

putting two more past the Bears goalie Cole Gent thanks to a second goal from Ward assisted by Cole Warner/ Mitchell Rogers and a great shot off the stick of Eagles player Max BawksSmith, assisted by Jared Baker/Dashkewytch.

In the second period the Eagles put two more goals up on the board courtesy of Jared Super (assisted

by Max Bawks-Smith/ Dylan Heemskerk) and Dashkewytch (assists from Bawks-Smith/ Jared Super). The Bears ended the second period with one goal scored by Connor Ludvigson (assisted

by River Berry and Nick Ordano).

With a commanding 5-2 lead over the Bears, it was not looking good for the under-dogs of the tournament. Heading into the weekend, the Bears had only ever won one game in regular league play. But out to prove otherwise the Bears fought

back scoring three unanswered goals with the game tying goal coming with just 1:32 remaining on the clock from Savery assisted by Ludvigson.

The arena erupted in cheers as the tournament winners were to be decided in a shootout.

Leard of the Bears shot first, putting the puck past Eagles goalie Nicholas Askey.

First skater for the Eagles was Rogers putting the puck past the Bears net minder. Next up for the Bears was Savery, easily putting it in the net again. The second attempt by the Eagles was from Bawks-Smith who was stopped by Gent.

The third shoot-out skater for the Bears was Ludvigson who successfully buried the puck in the back of the net.

The crowd erupted and gloves flew in the air as the Campbell River Bears won the gold.

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The Campbell River Ducks player, right, gets twisted up with her Nanaimo opponent while going after the puck during a game Saturday morning at Rod Brind’Amour Arena. The Campbell River bantam female team took on a boys house hockey team from Nanaimo. The girls skated hard, played strong defence and finished their passes but came out on the losing end of a 4-0 score.

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Young Wolves volleyball team will soon be the ones to beat we would be the team to beat in the next two years. We really pushed the big schools and came within two points of beating the eventual gold medalists, Little Flower Academy of Vancouver, in pool play.”

One of the main highlights of the tournament was winning the first play-off match against Sentinal (North Vancouver) three games to one. This meant the Wolves had reached its goal of top eight.

That win pitt the team against the number one seed, Seaquam(Delta), a team including 6’3” Junior Team Canada player, Nicola Laniuk.

Seaquam was also the defending B.C. Champions.

“Though we lost, we really pushed them,” Philp said. “Their coach was very complimentary and said our out-ofsystem play was amazing. We wok on that a lot and it showed. He also complimented our captain, Vanessa Schulz, saying she was

had worked so hard to beat Ballenas all year and were getting closer and closer. I told the girls we would eventually beat them, when the time was right, and we did. It was a great moment for the team.

The entire team worked hard this season and all deserve a tremendous amount of credit for their commitment and dedication.” Sarah Chase, Grade 10, was named to the first Allstar team.

the best “small” power hitter he had seen.”

Losing to Seaquam meant the Wolves would play its nemesis, Ballenas – the team that beat Timberline in the semifinals of both the North Island and Island championships and were the number five seed.

“We came out strong, stuck to our game plan and never looked back, beating Ballenas 25-16; 25-21,” Philp said. “This meant sixth place was now in our hands. We

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Puck stops here Storey Creek Trading Midget B Tyee goalie Mike Sampson makes a stop for his rep team Saturday afternoon against the Port Alberni Bulldogs. The Tyees struggled and fell 17-1 to Alberni.

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T he Timberline Senior Girls Volleyball Team, seeded ninth at the AAA provincial championships, returned home with an impressive sixth place finish.

“Our goal was to place in the top eight,” said Head Coach Terry Philp. “Anytime you can place higher than your goal it is a huge success.

In addition to this great finish, the Wolves were named the Most Sportsmanlike Team of the B.C. Championships.

We were not a top seed in the championship.

This allowed us to relax and play without pressure.

“I told the girls to... be that happy team that enjoys every experience.

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