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Young man pleads guilty to manslaughter in brother’s death PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

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Pink peaceniks Students at Southgate Middle School got into the spirit of wearing pink shirts for Anti-Bullying Day on Wednesday. In the front (from left) are Gordon Ludvigson, Abby Delmar and Justin Kennelly. In the back (from left) are Cassey Klettke, Tucker Morrison, Jay Hartley and Joey Koster.

Logging firm to sue province and to fight $3.5M penalty PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

The province has struck out again in a protracted legal battle with Timberwolf Log trading. In the latest of several court judgements, on Feb. 22, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled a trial can

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proceed to resolve a $3.5 million question about the value of logs from the Campbell River area. As well, on Jan. 11, the B.C. Court of Appeal ruled Timberwolf (no connection with Timberwolf Tree Service of Campbell River) can proceed with a civil lawsuit against the prov-

ince and Daniel Smallacombe, an investigator with the Forests Ministry. “The claim in defamation (both slander and libel) advanced by Timberwolf is a serious one,” wrote Madam Justice D. Smith of the appellant court. “It is conceded that Mr. Smallacombe had

no evidence to support the comments he made… “…to foreclose Timberwolf from advancing its claim in libel at trial would, in these circumstances, result in an injustice.” It is alleged that during the ministry’s investigation SmallaContinued on A4

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In a surprise move, a young man accused of murdering his brother has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. A jury trial was slated to begin next week in Campbell River in the case against Tony Williams. The 20-year-old was charged with second-degree murder after his brother Edison Thomas was found dead on Sept. 28, 2011, in Campbell River. However, on Tuesday, in B.C. Supreme Court in Courtenay, Williams pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Williams is currently free on bail and returns to supreme court in Campbell River on May 28 to be Continued on A3

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Logging slated for popular Snowden Forest Public can comment on plans up to March 31 PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Recreational trail users are expressing concern over logging plans for the Snowden Demonstration Forest. Two weeks ago, B.C. Timber Sales posted infor mation online about the road-building and logging operations slated to begin this year. T h e g ove r n m e n t agency is giving the public until March 31 to comment on the plans. “I’m not against logging, but maybe they could demonstrate something different other than building roads and small clearcuts,” said Dan Clements of Outdoor Addictions, an avid mountain biker who helped build the first riding trails through the forest in the early 1990s. Since then, a network of well-planned trails have been built through the forest

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Competitors in last summer’s BC Bike Race pedal the trails through the Snowden Demonstration Forest. Some of the trails will be affected by road building and logging operations slated to begin this year.

– located eight kilometres northwest of the city – providing public access for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. And it’s popularity among mountain bikers continues to grow with its beginner, intermediate and advanced trails. At last July’s BC Bike Race, more than 500 riders, from all over, took part in the competition. Last October, Cana-

dian mountain biking guru Peter Oprsal toured Snowden with Clements and others, conducting GPS mapping for his “bikepirate” website which gets more than 14,000 hits a month and up to 30,000 visits in the summer months. “It’s established as a place to go and people come here from down Island – it’s a recreational asset,” says Clements.

It’s also a working forest managed by B.C. Timber Sales. According to the plan, seven kilometres of logging road will be built this year. Then, from 2014-2016, logging will occur on six different cutblocks in the forst, ranging in size from three- to 10-hectares. Some trails will be affected, but the plan is to minimize impacts with recreation users.

Court: Accused was charged with breach of bail order last April Continued from A1

sentenced. Last April, while still on bail, Williams was found passed out and unresponsive in the downtown area. He was highly intoxicated and was charged

with breach of his bail order. Williams was charged with more breaches in late June when he and another half-brother were seen fighting d ow n t ow n . Po l i c e reported smelling alcohol and pot, and also

found a small amount of marijuana in a backpack, but Williams was never charged with possession. He was detained and appeared before Judge John Joe who expressed “grave concern” that Williams

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Forest will occur on a low to moderate scale consistent with the recreation resource unit classification,” the plan states. As well, advance notice will be posted for any trail closures due to logging and, “harvest operations w i l l h ave t i m i n g restrictions designed to avoid events such as the BC Bike Race.” Ken Clausen of Pedal Your World is also a regular rider in the Snowden Forest. He’s hopeful BC Timber Sales considers input from the recreational users. “It kind of sucks. Hopefully there will be new routes through the slash, but it is a working forest,” he says.

ward Provincial Forest that has been utilized by the Ministry of Forests since the 1980s to promote public awareness of integrated resource management. ■ It is an area with high timber and recreational values, featuring an extensive network of legally established trails and non established routes enjoyed by a variety of user groups. ■ The trail routes are maintained by the River City Cycle Club. ■ Detailed logging plans for the Snowden Forest are available at www.for.gov.bc.ca/ bcts/areas/tsg.htm ■ Public comments on the logging plan are being accepted until March 31. E-mail comments to: forests. straitofgeorgiatimbersalesoffice@gov.bc.ca or call the local office at 250-286-9300.

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Groundbreaking for retirement home this spring KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

A brand-new retirement home for seniors is expected to break ground in the empty lot next to Banners restaurant this spring. The 133-unit, state-ofthe-art facility which will be owned by Berwick Retirement Communities, is slated for construction on two downtown lots situated

on the corner of 16th Avenue and Roberts’ Reach. Jessica Stig ant, community relations manager for Berwick Retirement Communities, said the company plans to break ground on the facility this April, with an opening date sometime in the fall of 2014. Still, Stigant said what will be known as Berwick by the Sea is already

gaining popularity. “We’ve had lots of interest in it and people wanting to sign up,� Stigant said. “There’s a lot of pretty excited people wanting to go on the wait list.� Berwick by the Sea will cater to seniors who have the ability to live on their own but don’t want the responsibility of having to cook anymore and who are looking to social-

ize with others. The facility will include a games room, an exercise room, a small theatre, two lawn bowling greens, a bistro and a rooftop garden and greenhouse. Berwick by the Sea will also feature ground level gardens and landscaping, with a walking path circling the building. Residents will live in either a studio room, a one-bedroom, a two

bedroom with two bathrooms, or in the penthouse. Stigant said one of the building’s greatest features will be its location. “We’ll have an ocean view,� Stigant said. “The dining room will have beautiful ocean views and because not all of the residents will have a room with an ocean view the amenity spaces will have ocean views so all the

residents can enjoy the spot.� Residents will pay a monthly rate which will include meals, recreational programs, emergency response services, heat and Hydro. Campbell River’s facility will be Berwick’s sixth, joining facilities in Kamloops, Comox, Nanaimo, and two in Victoria. Berwick established

itself in 1989 when it opened Berwick House in Victoria. Since then, the company has grown and prides itself on setting the standard for retirement residences. According to Berwick’s website, the company offers “resort-style retirement residences� and the “quality of life for all residents...is unparalleled.�

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of logs being scaled. As well, he implied that Timberwolf was shipping narcotics to other countries concealed in log exports. Smallacombe made the comment to an independent log scaler, Donald Good, who was working for Timberwolf at Menzies Bay, located north of the city. The investigator also recorded the conver-

sation and this audio recording was later provided to Good, by the Crown, which expected him to testify at trial. G o o d , h o w e v e r, turned the recording over to Timberwolf which responded by filing the civil lawsuit. In response, the government wanted the action against its officer halted and also claimed the recording

was privileged information. But the appellant court ruled against the province and the civil suit is slated to go to trial this summer. The other issue for a separate trial is the $3,449,039 the province says is owed by Timberwolf. According to court documents, the province believed Timberwolf was under-

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reporting the value of its logs coming though Menzies Bay between May 2006 and December 2008. Timberwolf paid just over $6 million in stumpage fees to the province, but after further investigation by Smallacombe, the province issued a new bill, plus a 25 per cent penalty, for $3.5 million. The revised amount was issued after a lengthy investigation by the province, led by Smallacombe. However, at a 2011 court proceeding, it was found the investigator did not have the authority to apply for the search warrants he obtained for the investigation. As well, he failed to

provide full and frank disclosure to the justice of the peace who issued the warrants. “Mr. Smallacombe is not a constable or a peace officer, and his powers are more limited than those of a game warden,� wrote Justice Miriam Gropper. According to the provincial gover nment director, Smallacombe is still working out of the Port McNeill Forestry office. He was also involved in an investigation with Lemare Lake Logging where, again, the judge found that he failed to disclose “full and frank disclosure of material facts� in obtaining a tele-warrant from a justice of the peace.

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Council holds off on passing 2013 budget KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

City council has delayed approving the city’s financial plan, which includes a 3.91 per cent residential tax increase for 2013. A special council meeting was held Tuesday to give first three readings to the city’s 2013-2017 financial plan but the readings never happened. Coun. Claire Moglove made a motion – which

was passed unanimously by council – to hold off on endorsing the plan. Moglove said she “made the motion to defer because Coun. (Andy) Adams, who is the chair of the finance committee and who has the finance portfolio,� was not at the meeting. Mayor Walter Jakeway said had the motion not been deferred, a motion to give the financial plan

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When council approved the budget Jan. 29, it passed by a 4-3 margin. Adams was one of the four who voted in favour so without his vote on Tuesday, the financial plan readings likely would have gone to a 3-3 vote. A motion is defeated in the event of a tie. Jakeway said going into Tuesday’s meeting “three were ready to defeat it.� The three who voted

in opposition to budget decisions in January were Jakeway, and councillors Larry Samson and Ron Kerr. Samson wanted council to reduce the tax increase to 2.91 per cent by funding the extra one per cent with the city’s gaming reserve while Jakeway wanted more cuts, particularly to staffing levels at city hall. Jakeway said on Wednesday that while he’s “not happy with

the result� he’s glad the budget was completed early in the year and that council worked well together in forming the budget. “It’s never been sent to Victoria this early,� said Jakeway of the budget. “I would like to see the whole thing done by the end of December (for 2014) so staff has a whole year to implement it. We’re close.� Jakeway had been advocating last year

for the 2013 budget to be formed by the start of the year. George Cuff, a consultant hired by the city to analyze the workings of city hall and council, recommended city budgets be wrapped up by the end of December for the upcoming budget year. As it stands now, the financial plan will be up for first three readings on this Tuesday night’s council meeting agenda.

City says no thanks to program with $1.9 million cost KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

City council has decided to pull out of a Strathcona Regional District emergency supplies grant program that could leave taxpayers on the hook for up to $1.9 million. The regional district board has already given first three readings to a bylaw that if passed would leave Campbell River and Cortes Island as the only financial contributors to an Emergency Rescue Supplies Grantin-Aid Service. With regional district Areas A (Sayward Valley), C (QuadraDiscovery Islands), and D (Crawford Road, Oyster Bay) wanting to

opt out of the service, Campbell River would be left to pay the majority of the bill. Mayor Walter Jakeway said at council’s Tuesday Committee of the Whole meeting that council voted to “advise the regional district that we want to be exempt� from the bylaw. “We’re trying to avoid getting stuck with us spending $1.9 million. The public doesn’t need to be worried, we’re not going to lose anything.� By bowing out of the emergency supplies grant program, the Strathcona Emergency Program will still be available to city residents as it’s an entirely different service. The city will also still be

serviced by Search and Rescue, a service that Areas A, C and D wish to be removed from. City Clerk Peter Wipper pointed out in a report to council that having those regions opt out could create complications. “Campbell River Search and Rescue is responsible for a much larger area that runs from the Oyster River to the top of Vancouver Island, over to the west coast and across to the mainland coast,� Wipper said. “The area encompasses all of the Strathcona and (Mount) Waddington Regional Districts. With electoral Areas A, C and D opting out it does not seem reasonable that the city should be left paying

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Ski resort appeals hefty penalty Doctors vote ‘yea’ PAUL RUDAN

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M t . Wa s h i n g t o n A l p i n e Re s o r t i s appealing a $66,895 penalty imposed by WorkSafeBC after an employee was injured last year. The fine, announced Monday, was the ninth highest in the province and levied after a resort worker was seriously injured while de-icing a lift conveyor system. WorkSafeBC alleges the fixed guards on the conveyor were modified to be easily remov-

able which resulted in inadequate protection when the de-icing occurred. The report added the conveyor should have been shut off during de-icing and the employer failed to properly train and supervise staff. According Mt. Washi n g t o n s p o ke s m a n Brent Curtain, the employee has recovered and is back on the job. “Safety has and continues to be paramount for both our staff and guests at Mount Washington Alpine Resort,” said spokesman

Brent Curtain. “The employee involved… made a full recovery and returned to work a week after the incident. We are in the middle of an appeals process regarding the 2012 penalty decision.” In 2012, WorkSafeBC imposed 260 penalties, totaling $2.9 million against employers for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and the Workers Compensation Act. The only other local company penalized belonged to Peter John Morro of Black Creek.

He received a $5,000 fine for allowing two employees to work on a second-storey sloped roof without proper fall protection. The fine was not appealed. Most of the penalties imposed by WorkSafeBC (59 per cent) were related to inadequate fall protection and exposing workers to asbestos (14 per cent). Penalty amounts vary due to the size of employers penalized – employers with larger payrolls are assessed higher penalties.

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Nearly 80 per cent of Campbell river physician support of the new hospital’s location, size, 95-bed count and $266 million cost, according to the Vancouver Island Health Authority. In a news release, Dr. Jeff Beselt, Chief of Staff at Campbell River Hospital, reported the outcome of the physicians’ vote to more than 125 community members who attended a North Island Hospitals Project public information meeting held at the Maritime Heritage Centre on Feb. 21. The physicians’ vote took place on Feb. 20. Claire Moglove, chair of the Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital District board of directors, said the news of the vote outcome was very significant. “There have been recent media reports suggesting that the doctors were not supportive of the process, the number of beds or the site,” Moglove said. “I hope the vote results will now put these issues to rest.” Moglove was also pleased with the public meeting, particularly the time allotted for questions from the audience. The meeting carried on well past 9 p.m. so that chief project officer Tom Sparrow and Dr. Beselt could answer any and all the questions. “This was an excellent opportunity for the public to hear and

see details about the new hospital, including that it will be 69 per cent larger than the existing hospital and the emergency department will be three times larger,” said Moglove. “There will be four operating rooms, there will be a Centre for Excellence for Aboriginal Maternity, all patient rooms will be single-patient occupancy and there will be a residency agreement with the UBC/UVic Island Medical Program.” Among the concerns raised was the pending loss of autopsy services. At the meeting, Beselt explained that after extensive review, the Clinical Leadership Steering Committee – made up of clinicians from VIHA, the Campbell River Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, – agreed that consolidating autopsy services at the new Comox Valley Hospital would be more efficient. “It will also free up additional space in the new Campbell River Hospital to perform thousands of additional procedures for local residents,” said Beselt. A new project website is currently under development which will feature Facebook and Twitter links. Web cams will be installed at both Campbell River and Comox Valley sites to enable real-time viewing of hospital construction.

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New Cortes library slated for old school Former Linnaea site to house books KRISTEN DOUGLAS

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The Strathcona Regional District board was expected Thursday to vote on holding a public hearing for a bylaw change that would allow the shuttered Cortes library to re-locate to a former island school. Recommendations for first and second reading, as well as to forward the bylaw amendment to a public hearing were on the board’s Thursday meeting agenda after the Mirror went to press. The Linnaea Farm Society of Cortes has applied to the regional district for a bylaw amendment to allow public library as an accepted use in the Agricultural Land Stewardship One zone. The society hopes to house the library at its former school site at 1255 Seaford Road. “The proposed library site is centrally located on Cortes Island, and is accessed a short distance from the main road between Manson’s Landing and Squirrel Cove,” said Brian Reardon, regional district chief administrative officer, in a report to the board. “As public library is not a permitted used in the ALS-1 zone, a zoning amendment will be required to bring the proposed facility into compliance with the Cortes Island zoning bylaw.” Linnaea Farm Society stepped forward with a proposal for a new library space after the original library in Manson’s Hall was unexpectedly shut down last May by the Vancouver Island Regional Library due to safety concerns surrounding the building’s mez-

zanine. As it turned out the weight of the library books was too much for the floor to handle and the regional library was forced to closed the library out of fears the floor could collapse. Vancouver Island Regional Library took steps to find a new spot for the library last June, when it issued a request for proposals for a new space after talks with the Southern Cortes Community Association to find a temporary location broke down. The Linnaea Farm Society was the only respondent and entered into an intent to lease agreement with Vancouver Island Regional Library on Sept. 15. The society intends to house the library in the Twinflower wing of the former Linnaea School which was established in 1987 as a publicly funded elementary and junior school as an alternative educational program with an emphasis on the arts. However, the school was forced to close in 2010 due to declining enrolment. According to Reardon, the building has been underutilized since the school’s closure and the Linnaea Farm Society has been looking for opportunities to increase the use of the existing infrastructure to offset the costs of maintaining the building. Reardon said if the bylaw amendment is approved, the Cortes library would occupy one of the two classrooms in the Twinflower wing which was built in 2006. Since the library closed last year, islanders have only been able to check out books via the Vancouver Island Regional Library’s online system. A temporary holds location has been set up on the island for customers to return and pick up requested materials.

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The city’s two new advisory commissions, tasked with making policy recommendations to council, met for the first time Tuesday. In an orientation session at the museum, both of the commissions received their upcoming tasks and members got to know one another. Mayor Walter Jakeway said he’s impressed by the calibre of the people volunteering their time. “There’s a good variety of people and most have not been involved in politics before, so we’ve got a really good mix of people,” said Jakeway who noted that the commissions were so popular that the city had to turn people down. “We had three times as many people apply that we could take. It’s really going to be quite interesting.” Council chose to restructure its commissions shortly after Jakeway took office in late 2011. Jakeway said soon

after taking over the mayor’s chair he realized the city had 40 different commissions and committees. “We couldn’t keep up,” Jakeway said. “They’re all generating minutes that we had to read and it’s a big parade. We shrunk it down to keep it more manageable.” Coun. Larry Samson was tasked with whittling down the commissions, and along with the help of City Clerk Peter Wipper and City Manager Andy Laidlaw, council came up with a new commission structure. That resulted in the formation of two new commissions, each with a broader focus. The Community Services, Recreation and Culture Commission will recommend policies re g arding city parks, recreation and culture services, early childhood development, seniors and yo u t h p ro g r a m s, community support services, organized sports, visual arts, performing arts, heritage conservation, outdoor recreation, community beautification and

For the record In the Feb. 22 article “City gets tough on garbage properties,” it was reported that the owner of 555 Petersen Rd. must clean up garbage on his property within 30 days. The owner has two dwellings on the property and it is the dwelling at 565 Old Petersen Rd. that is the subject of the garbage complaint, not 555 Petersen.

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community safety. Sitting on the commission will be councillors Ron Kerr, Larry Samson and Mary Storry as well as nine members of the public. The include Shannon Baikie, Richard Boehm, Erica Chan-Lafrance, Cal Grunerud, Stacey E. Larson, Craig Massey, Sid Shook, Kim Stevens and Jeanette Taylor. The Advisory Planning and Environment Commission will provide policy advice and recommendations to council on issues related to long-range planning such as the Official Community Plan, land use and development planning, permitting and development application processes, transportation planning and environmental and sustainability issues. The commission will

be served by councillors Andy Adams, Ryan Mennie and Claire Moglove as well as members of the public Kira DeSorcy, Vanessa Hamer, Melissa Kirk, Stacey Larsen, Dale Mailman, Richard Stephens, William Wagner, Helen Whitaker and Steve Woods. Jakeway said both commissions already have roughly three items each to tackle. Most notable is the issue of backyard chickens, which will be tasked to the Advisory Planning and Environment Commission. Council has requested the commission look into other communities’ backyard poultry bylaws in order to recommend a policy for Campbell River that would allow urban residents to raise female chickens on their properites.

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Pink wave is well worth riding Pink is the colour of the day, and the issue of dealing with bullying is long overdue. Gone, thankfully, are the days of simply accepting bullying, thinking We say: We’ve there is no way around it, and that we just need to suck it up and take had enough what’s given to us. injustice and The bullies are getting spotted and dealt with on a more frequent than suffering ever basis. It’s been accepted that the perpetrators are in need of help as much as the

victims are. Events like the pink shirt national show of solidarity are encouraging. They show that there are fewer and fewer incidents that will fly under the radar... where there is attention there can be positive change. Pink is the colour that says we’ve had enough injustice and enough suffering. We all know there are enough challenges to deal with in an ever-changing world, without having to deal with an inordinate and crippling amount of

fear. The signs are all around us, especially with occasions like National Pink Shirt Day... that bullying is one day closer to becoming a thing of the past. Hat off and shirts on to the hundreds of young people who slipped on the flag of tolerance and respect for others. Hats off also to the many adults in all walks of life who understand that bullying just has to stop. – Black Press

Tourism model a concern The Wilderness Tourism Association of BC (WTABC) has major concerns with the Destination BC Corporation model and Destination BC Corp Act (Bill 3), which is currently before the house. “While we applaud government’s move towards returning BC’s tourism marketing and development back to a crown corporation, we find many deficiencies in the current proposed Destination BC Corp structure and the Act that will enshrine it in law,” said Jim DeHart, President of the Wilderness Tourism Association of BC. “We believe that we have the opportunity to return BC to a global leader in tourism marketing and development with the new organization if it is structured appropriately. But the current Destination BC model will not help get us there.” “The WTABC has identified four main areas of concern with Destination BC: funding, governance, staffing, and control as referenced in the attached position paper,” said DeHart. “At the root of our concerns is the issue of direct government management and control of the corporation. From a tourism industry perspective DBC structure should support an industry led, formula funded agency that is accountable to the tourism industry and government but autonomous in operations.” The WTABC has highlighted these issues and requested that they review the proposed legislative framework for Destination BC and seriously consider the required changes prior to the Destination BC Corp Act advancing to third reading. “Leaving the current Act and corporate structure as it is currently designed means jeopardizing the future of BC’s tourism industry and BC’s economy for many years,” said DeHart.

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Taking a skim through the Campbell River Mirror and the Campbell River Mirror Daily recently, I was struck by a few thoughts... It makes you wonder if financial planners are really able to learn anything. Of all the banking systems that weathered the economic downturn... well, okay, there was only one – Canada’s. As the one that weathered it best, it’s hugely ironic that everybody wants Canada to change its banking regulations to conform to the way everybody else manages their systems – you know, the systems that didn’t weather the economic downturn at all. Hello America. The Canadian government tried

to propose to G-8 countries that they impart a little tighter control of their banks. The suggestion fell on deaf ears, so to speak. Now, this week we learn the EU wants Canada to ease off its banking controls if it hopes to negotiate a free-trade agreement with Europe. Yes, Europe is such a paragon of economic virtue that we should be following their prescription for financial management. Hello Greece, hello Italy. As journalists, the Area D sewer issue is the gift that just keeps giving. This week we hear that the city can’t have the $3.5 million grant that was promised to Area D for sewer improvements. Well, you can’t blame

the city for asking, I guess. Whenever it comes to debates about taxation, you frequently hear people say there’s only one taxpayer. It’s usually said in reference to different levels of government raising taxes, acting like there’s different sources for those taxes. They ignore the fact that the source of the money is the same pockets, i.e., yours and mine. So, saying the city can’t have the $3.5 million is kind of the opposite. Who cares who uses the $3.5 million, it comes from the same pocket, i.e., yours and mine? It’s just another government shell game. Our municipal reporter Kristen Douglas attended another Strathcona Regional District board meeting

yesterday after these words went to press. Read all about it online and in our next issue. Yes, I know, you’re thinking what did that poor woman do to deserve that? Because is there any government organization with a more poisonous atmosphere than the SRD? The contentiousness with which that board operates and the sour relationship between its rural directors and the City of Campbell River directors makes me think this is a model that is not working. Still, as journalists, controversy and strife is our sock in trade. The SRD board and international bankers are keeping our newspaper columns filled.

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If you have a pat on the back or a kick in the pants for somebody, submit it to heroesandzeros@campbellrivermirror.com. Please try to keep them short. You must include a name for publication. Please note: No anonymous submissions or submissions with pseudonyms will be published. A contact phone (not for publication) is also required. Any questions, call Alistair Taylor, editor, at 250-287-9227. HEROES – The Ladies Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3097, Campbell River, for their continued support. Every school year this amazing organization supports our students in so many ways. A special acknowledgment to Marlene Jordan (our cookie lady) and her helpers for freely giving their time and sharing their talents over the years, and for providing literally hundreds of cookies for our students to decorate and enjoy! The Eagles’ recent, generous donations have been used to buy everything from shoes and warm coats, to school supplies. Thanks so much for supporting our students! – Don Ottosen, principal Pinecrest Elementary School HEROES – The Eagles Ladies Auxiliary for their generous donation of

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funds to help supply gym shoes for students at our school. We appreciate the assistance and all the good work that the Fraternal Order of Eagles does for the community. – Lori Elphick, Oyster River School HERO – Mr. Alan Edie, owner of the Campbell River Commons Mall, in that he reminds me of the saying “Actions speak louder than words.” Mr. Edie has come to breathe new life into Campbell River’s only indoor mall and I appreciate that, until more retailers begin to lease space again, he has welcomed nonprofit organizations to use the vacant spaces rent-free. These groups include the Senior’s Centre, the Spirit FM radio station, the River Spirit Dragon Boat Team, the North Island Model Railroaders club and my group, the Junior Youth Empowerment Program.

The 11 to 15 year olds in this program that meet regularly appreciate the opportunity to run about in the vacant restaurant and conference area where they receive moral education and plan service projects to serve our community. – Victor Jordan HEROES – All the caring, hard working, staff at Campbell River Hospital, on 3N, 3S, & 2N. You were all amazing in the recovery process of our mom. Thanks for your patience with our big noisy family. Once again, thanks to you all. – Bernice Solberg and the entire family HEROES – On behalf of myself and my family, I want to send a heartfelt thank-you to the Campbellriver Hospice Society. Home care nurses Barb and Marlene were awesome and I could

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not have gone through this without them. The advice, compassion and professionalism they provided helped me to carry on through the most trying period of my life. Also to Dr. Shuel for all her efforts. Thank-you, as well to my family, friends and colleagues at the Restore for your prayers and support. Good-bye my beloved Shellay. – Henry Braam HEROES – To all the generous “heroes” who bought for the children on the Downtown BIA Angel Tree this past year. You helped make Christmas extra special for 256 children of

Campbell River. A very special thank you to Don Matheson with Gulf Pacific Group for all his time and hard work and to Gulf Pacific Group for donating money to purchase new tags for the tree. To Sandy and Jaime for the countless hours helping me this year. Appreciation to the individuals and businesses: CIBC staff, Scotiabank staff, TD bank staff, Quality Foods staff, No. 1 Autobody, Budget Car & Truck Rental, and Dr. Finn and his staff. Thanks to the staff at the Coast Discovery Inn for their space and hospitality again this year. To all the volunteers who spent hours sitting at the tree and wrapping gifts, your time was greatly appreciated. A sleigh full of presents to the staff at Campbell River Family Services for all their help again this year. A special thank you to the “Santa’s”; Jim, Steve, Mike, Art and Diane for delivering all the gifts to the agencies. – Dawn Hamilton, Angel Tree Coordinator

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I stood in quiet horror staring down at what was left of Bonne the Birch tree, the Adopt-aBlock mascot for nearly two years. All that remained was her raw, torn trunk and two desperate saplings waving pleadingly in the whipping wind the morning of February 26. To celebrate my birthday that day, I walked south from my home on Dogwood Street toward a hair salon to get my grey hair cut and styled. I became concerned that my bespectacled eyes were not picking up the familiar site of the Paper birch tree. Her five-foot stature and distinctive truncated trunk usually stood on the northwest corner of the Campbell River Curling Club property. As I paced forward, I saw that the fence that had been erected close to her a few days before had been dismantled and taken away and so had she. I wept. With tears rolling down my cold cheeks, I remembered the glory and pain I had felt when I pulled an aluminum pop can from one of her five outstretched branches a few years earlier. I had passed by the Paper birch ignoring the tree because I

felt it was the responsibility of the property owner or the city to look after it. One day the sun shone with exceptional brilliance reflecting its light on the metal gleam of the can. It was out of place and looked hurtful so I decided to remove it from the branch. I ripped several leaves from the tree and a significant amount of birch bark. I sensed the neglected tree was in need of some tender, loving care. As a follow up with my tending minimally to the needs of the birch tree, I called one of the members of the curling club and asked if they would mind if I took care of the tree. “It’s not our tree,” he said. “It’s on city property and belongs to them.” I called the city and asked about the tree and was told it was not their property and it belonged to the curling club. I felt a sense of splendor and excitement at both responses. In my heart I felt that I had been offered the opportunity to adopt the abandoned Paper birch. With the help of a knowledgeable tree master, it was identified as a Betula papyrifera. With great enthusiasm I named her Bonnie the Birch. Bonnie became the mascot for

and admiring the tree’s sheer determination to come to full bloom. In my research of a Paper birch, I discovered that every tree has flowers and bears fruit. The Paper birch flowers are either male or female and are in narrow catkin. Female catkins are two to four centimetres long, standing erect at the tip of the branch. Male catkins are longer and hang below the branch. The flowSusan Black’s mascot, Bonnie the Birch tree, during better times. The tree was ers appear before or at the mascot of the Adopt-a-Block program, founded by Black and which promotes the same time as the leaves. community pride through the fight against littering. Another curiosity the Adopt-a-Block pro- character. During the beautifully by the snow that came to light in Christmas season, I had covered ground. It’s my research was that gram. On one special occa- placed reflective tape thin, white to reddish the Paper birch was sion, Frank, my hus- on her barren branches brown character, with fruit bearing. Her nutband, and I picked rocks so that drivers would dark horizontal slits lets had wings broader to place at her base. We notice and enjoy her were easy to see in the than the seed and Bonnie the Birch produced cleared all the tall grass being there. She was cold months. As I stood near what thousands of seeds, like that was growing in her indeed unique because midst and pulled out the although the Paper remained of her trunk, her descendant before intrusive yellow broom birch is found through- I remembered admir- her and that is how she plant, a notorious weed out British Columbia ing her egg-shaped came to be. With the aid of other that will take over. A there are only a few green leaves with their local garden centre pro- scattered on the outer distinct doubly toothed elements the birch vided us with two large coast and even fewer sides, each a dull green planted roots, then fed packages of donated on Vancouver Island. on top, paler with a on the generous break sterilized soil to spread With Bonnie the Birch’s soft down underneath. down of the rotting ove r h e r e x p o s e d leaves gone in the win- I remembered the sen- logs by her side and roots. Soon, a few of ter her unique bark is sation of touching the the kindness of rainthe Adopt-a-Block vol- exposed and reflected new leaves in spring fall. Filled with natural unteers joined us and helped finish making her living space stylish. Back at the offensive scene, I thought about how much I would miss Bonnie the Birch. Even in the winter months she generated lots of

energy, her roots took hold and the magnificence of her existence was revealed. A slender sapling grew robust with bark, fruit, flowers and leaves. Taller and taller she extended her wanting to the source, the sun. Her intention was to become a small to medium-sized tree, hopefully producing many stems, extending her existence up to 30 metres tall. And then, one day, someone cut her down to a stunted five foot, two inches. Our original Adopta-Block mascot is now gone, however, Bonnie left behind two saplings, Berta; which means ‘Famous’, and Bert, meaning ‘Bright’. Both extend from her trunk and are attempting to find their place in the sun. A local arborist has generously offered to take care of the two new extensions and based on her extensive experience and enthusiasm, the offspring have a good chance of survival.

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Solution for the loss of Island honey bee colonies A Backyard Beehive To Pollinate your fruit trees and veg garden sounds like “the bees knees.” It could get even better if you had a caretaker to look after the hive. Gordon Cyr, a hive specialist from Black Creek has come forward with an amazing offer to set up a Mason bee nest on your property. With the loss of so many honey bee colonies on Vancouver Island gardeners despair over fruit trees and plants that fail to produce crops. In order to turn blos-

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was unpalatable and seldom held in high regard. This plant’s heartshaped leaves seem to fit right in with February’s theme, and next month, a faint, pleasant scent will exude from the tall, coneshaped cluster-blooms. Certain tree-fruits also weather the cold; Sitka mountain ash, Pacific dogwood, hawthorn and arbutus tend to retain some of their berries well into winter, to the benefit of many birds. Late February is

also prime time to hunt for spring’s first blossoms: salmonberry (young stem sprouts were eaten by all northwest coast peoples), swamp lantern (marshy areas alongside rivers) and kinnikinnick (seaside, along the Salmon Point trail). Waiting for spring is an adventure; hunt for buds forming on trees, and foliage poking up out of the warming earth. Email Christine at: wildernesswest@shaw. ca.

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Campbell River Living Shannan brings news from under the mango tree S

itting under a mango tree with African women talking business can put a smile on your face. For local consultant, Shannan Brown, that is exactly what happens. She knows those are her best days and feels fortunate to have them. This winter, Brown spent two months working on a grassroots development project in Tanzania. Having returned, she is full of news from under the mango tree. This winter heralded the second year of operations for this tiny project. Although small the results are big. There are now 16 women who have received training, mentoring and access to funds for a business. The businesses launched vary from livestock to

Seven Tanzanian women receive funds to create new businesses as part of The Bridge to Africa Project. Project Lead, Shannan Brown (third from right) coordinates the business training and capital for these and other women in Tanzania.

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and skills that contribute to the success of their businesses,” says Shannan. It is that attitude of working together to create success that defines The Bridge to

Africa Project. Brown says, “I bring with me financial support from local friends and family along with business skills to share. Yet the women know best what needs to be

done in their culture even their villages.” The project relies on having trusting open relationships with the women which is built over time on listening and learning for

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Arts & Entertainment Back in town, guitar in hand Back from his South African Unsettled Settler Tour and now home in Campbell River, roaming “SouthAfriCanadian� songwriter Roger Seldon is once again weathering fierce northern climates. Guitar in hand, Seldon brings 30 years of songwriting to Nesbitt’s Island Coffee, next to the Tidemark Theatre on Friday afternoon March 15. The music starts at 4 p.m. and ends in time for the 12-minute walk to the Maritime Heritage centre for the start of the Words on the Water Festival at 7:30 p.m. Songs will include selections from his collaborations with South African poets Marke Meyer, Keith Erasmus and Ruette Steenkamp and Islander Trish Rosborough. From the days of closed doors and being asked to shut up for fear of security police eavesdropping, Seldon has been madly off in all directions, literally and figuratively. This includes many solo perfor mances in B.C. and more recently in Campbell River with his band OGRe MAJOR. In 2004 he released his own solo album The Beast Within. In 2006 he release a mini-album 4-Songs, recorded in Vancouver, featuring songs from

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here’s a stellar group which supports many aspects of Campbell River Art Gallery’s programming through “bite sized� donations. The Friends of CR Art Gallery sponsor school tours, exhibitions and a bursary to help children A beautiful Quadra Island home featured on the next and adults attend Friends of CR Art Gallery tour. art classes. It’s also a social group that offers arts interest in all forms of the arts. events and tours at cost. Next up The Friends group was inition the Friends events list is a tour ated by Susie Moscovich and Pat of a recently completed architect- Boham, whose vision, right from designed home on March 3. This the start, was to raise money for is a truly exceptional home, say things like the bursary program, organizers, arguably one of the and to bring like-minded people finest in the region. The aftertogether in a stimulating forum— noon outing will also include sevat an inclusive and affordable eral artists’ studios, capped off rate. The Friends’ events commitwith a glass of wine and dinner tee has arranged multi-day trips at the Heriot Bay Inn. to see blockbuster exhibitions in People are surprised at how Victoria, Vancouver and Seattle. little it costs to become a Friend The tours always include great of the Gallery, says executive food, accommodation, private studirector Jeanette Taylor. “The dios and camaraderie. minimum donation is $150,� The Friends of Campbell River says Taylor. “That’s a manageArt Gallery is on their annual able amount for many people, recruitment campaign, with lots less than one latte per week, but on their roster to entice newcomtogether these donations add up ers. This year, in addition to the to a significant amount for the upcoming tour to Quadra Island Gallery. We’ve been able to launch on March 3, there is a multi-day a few new programs thanks to trip to see private homes, studios this group.� and galleries in Palm Springs, The Friends group, adds Taylor, March 15 & 16. There will be a is important in many other ways second tour of private homes, art as well. They’ve become a go-to collections and studios on Quadra support network for Gallery staff, on July 20, and in October there’s of informed and connected peoa two day tour of Sunshine Coast ple who provide advice and assisgalleries and studios. For more tance on a variety of levels. The information about the Friends of Friends group has also become a Campbell River Art Gallery, their treasured social outlet for people causes and events call 250-287-2261 who want to share their deep or visit www.crartgallery.ca.

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acky birds, crazy reptiles and funny fish – kids can create them all at a children’s clay sculpture class at the Campbell River Art Gallery this March. Children aged seven to 12 will transform clay into fun and funky sculptures under guidance from experienced artist Mary Deveau in a class called Creatures of Another Nature, Wednesdays from March 6 to March 27. The class, which runs from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. each session, is designed to challenge creativity and spark the imagination. Participants will become familiar with the pinch, coil and slab methods of clay sculpture and will use tools to carve and create textures. Their pieces will be bisquefired, and students will then use acrylic paint to add colour to their creations. Deveau is a Campbell River-based artist who works in ceramics and painting. She teaches art programs

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Mary Deveau is known for her delightful seal sculptures. She’ll teach kids how to transform clay into fun and funky sculptures during her class ‘Creatures of Another Nature’ on Wednesdays from March 6 to March 27.

in area schools and has exhibited throughout the Comox Valley and in the Sooke Fine Arts Show. She graduates from the Emily Carr University Fine Arts program this

year. Deveau is fascinated by Vancouver Island marine life and her sculptures of seals are featured in a number of North Island venues. The cost for Creatures of

Another Nature with Mary Deveau is $75.50 for members of the Campbell River Art Gallery and $85.50 for non-members. All supplies and kiln firing are included. Stop by

the Campbell River Art Gallery Tuesday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., call 250287-2261, email programs@crartgallery. ca or check out www. crartgallery.ca.

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NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Jean Lillian Green, deceased, who died on February 10, 2013, at Campbell River, British Columbia are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, c/o Shook Wickham Bishop & Field, Barristers and Solicitors, 906 Island Highway, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W 2C3, before the 15th day of April, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which it has notice. Audrey Louise Turner, Executor, c/o Shook Wickham Bishop & Field, Barristers and Solicitors, 906 Island Highway, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W 2C3. In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On November 1, 2012, at the 700 block of South Alder Street; 3700 block of McLelan Road and Island Hwy, Campbell River, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Campbell River RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2007 Dodge Ram, BCLP: CB6309, VIN 1D7HU18227S175082, on or about 18:00 Hours, a 2001 Honda Prelude, BCLP: 233XBP, VIN: JHMBB627X1C800870, on or about 23:30 Hours, and $20,265 CAD, on or about 00:15 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the CDSA and/or there was evidence the subject property had been used in/obtained by the commission of offences under section 5(2) of the CDSA.

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DAVE LANDON Motors has an opening for an Automotive Salesperson. This is a full time commissioned position and comes with a full benefits package. The position requires a commitment of time, energy, constant learning, proficiency with new technology, ambition and t he ability to excel in customer service. If you have these skills needed to succeed, please email your resume to dlsales@telus.net.

Comox Valley Law Firm. Seeking full-time conveyancer with minimum of five (5) years experience. Knowledge of econveyance and BC online filing prerequisite. Wages will reflect experience. Please contact: Shirley Williamson email: shirley@allenlaw.ca Telephone : (250) 703-2583 CARE AID positions avail. part-time/respite, licence abstract req’d. must have own transportation, exp. preferred. Contact (250)923-6972

Seasonal Full-time Front Desk Clerk (March-Oct) Excellent customer service and computer skills required. Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment and able to work all shifts including evenings and weekends. Wage dependent on experience. Apply in person with resume to Monica, at Salmon Point Resort, Monday thru Friday.

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LOOKING FOR Drywall Borders, 1 year experience, $18$22/hr for Calgary area, food & accommodations provided, unlimited supply of work. Call 1(403)978-1015.

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Please fax: 250-761-2089 or email resume to: totembar@recn.ca

HOLBROOK DYSON LOGGING LIMITED- requires a full time processor operator to run a Tigercat H855C with Waratah HTH624 head. Full year work and union rates/benefits apply. Please fax resumes to 250-287-9259.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL LICENSED TECHNICIAN with good diagnostics skills. Motor vehicle inspector’s ticket an asset. Team player interested in performing quality work. Competitive wages and benefit package. Email resume to: service@coastlinemazda.com

TOTEM BAR CONTRACTING Zeballos has openings for an Experienced -Drill/Blaster -Rock Truck Driver

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Full -Time Diesel Mechanic • Experience with marine and generator would be an asset • Work to be performed in the field as well as in shop • Must be good with troubleshooting, and able to work unsupervised • Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, driver’s abstract is required with resume • Wage negotiable depending on experience • Full benefit package

Email resume with driver’s abstract to office@whitesdiesel.com Apply in person at #2 -2705 North Island Hwy Fresh Water Marina ~ No phone calls please ~

WHITE’S DIESEL POWER & MARINE INC.

Manager, Aboriginal Health Make your mark on Northern Vancouver Island Take the lead on providing Aboriginal health services for all Aboriginal people on the North Island. You’ll be responsible for all aspects of planning, organizing and directing both staff and health care activities of the department, with a special focus on coordinating and integrating services along the continuum of care. With a commitment to client-focused services and teamwork, you will integrate the administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department, taking a regional perspective on Aboriginal health. A key participant in regional planning, you'll collaborate with other departments and Aboriginal community service providers to ensure health priorities are identified and addressed. Along with having an understanding of Aboriginal health issues, including the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the client and the community, you are able to build relationships and nurture an environment of quality, culturally appropriate care. A relevant Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience in Aboriginal health are expected and a nursing background is preferred. We encourage candidates with Aboriginal ancestry to apply. For more information and to apply online, please visit viha.ca/careers (ref. #13428).

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Instructor, Professional Cook Campbell River Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualifications and information on how to apply to posting #100492.

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INSURANCE Autoplan Manager & Level 1 or 2 Agents

required for busy location INSIDE SUPERSTORE in Campbell River. Manager’s duties to include, but not limited to the training and mentoring of staff and overseeing day to day functions of a busy Autoplan office. Agents must be experienced with all types of ICBC transactions and possess exceptional customer service skills. Flexible hours and competitive wage & benefit package.

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES HOUSE CLEANING Services. Privately contracted. $23/hr. References available. Criminal record check. 250-286-4848.

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

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Adams Tree Service. Hedge trimming, lawn/garden maintenance, tree pruning. Log splitting, stump grinding and removal. 250-203-5324

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Put your leadership and people skills to work in a creative and energized environment. CR Art Gallery seeks an executive director with five years experience in fundraising, personnel, planning and financial management. CRAG is a public venue for contemporary art exhibitions and programs, with five professional staff and 50+ volunteers. As the successful candidate, you’re an organized and collaborative manager, with a hands-on style and a passion for art. You seek new opportunities and relationships and are adept at marketing. You delight in building internal and external relationships and have polished written and public speaking skills. This permanent part-time position has potential to grow. See the job description at www.crartgallery.ca. Send a resume and cover letter by April 1 to Personnel Committee, 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C7 or to admin@crartgallery.ca.

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

C.V. SPORTSMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Firearms & Collectibles Show, Mar 3, 2013. Militaria. Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd, Duncan. 8:30-1. Geoff 250-746-7812.

SUBSTANTIALLY RENOVATED 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mobile home. Move in cndt. great Starter/In law accom. New roof, New gas furnace, 100amp services. W/D, F/S incld. This mobile has all papers required through MHR. Pre Christmas Special $15, 000 delivered price Comox Valley 250-7025699

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

WILLOW POINT: 2 bdrm, lrg livingroom, full bath. F/S, W/D, fully fenced backyard, 1 car garage & storage room. Incl. hydro/internet. $900. N/S. Avail. Apr. 1. (250)923-6495.

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BA, 1 & 2 BR spacious suites. Heat, hot water and parking included. On bus route, close to schools. $550 - $750. Move in incentives offered. Call 250-204-3342.

PETS PETS CHINCHILLA BLACK Very friendly. 3-4yrs old. Includes. large cage & accessories. $200. 250-286-6850 SHITSU PUPPIES, 3 Males $500, 1 Female $550. 1st shots, de-wormed, healthy, non shedding, playful and paper trained. Ready now. 250-923-4761

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ART OBJECTS WANTED. SYBIL ANDREWS linocut pictures, any series. Will pay top dollar. (416)8798119 or juncinv@aol.com

GOLFERS SPECIAL, 1994 Yamaha golf cart, gas engine, new battery and tires. Very good shape, $1795 obo. Call Richard (250)871-2933. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? JOTUL F100 approved Parlour style Woodstove. Heats up to 1000 sq.ft. Ornate but efďŹ cient top or rear ďŹ&#x201A;ue outlet. Hardly used with installation manual. $300 or make an offer. 250-949-8959 anytime. LT 10 WOODMIZER Bandsaw with woodmizer blade sharpener and possible trailer if price is right. Call Steve 250949-6599 between 6pm and 8:30pm for more info.

CAMPBELL RIVER Beautiful 1765sq ft. 3 bd/2 bth bungalow on cul-de-sac. Large entrance, fam. rm. sun rm, open liv/din rm, 3/4â&#x20AC;? oak ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, nicely landscaped, enclosed backyard, covered patio, sideyard RV parking with hookups, HEAT PUMP, 5 appls. $282,000.00. 250-923-7010 PORT MCNEILL: Small 2 bdrm, 1 bath home on easy care lot, partial ocean view. New ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and roof. Possible rent to own for qualiďŹ ed buyer. $135,000. Call 250902-9582 or 250-956-2388.

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 2 BDRM near all amen. $660. Cedar at 4th Avail now. 1-250889-9353.boarsnest@shaw.ca WILLOW POINT- 4 bdrm duplex. 2812B Fairmile. Avail immed. $975. 250-898-8462.

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4 BDRM 2 bath ocean view home. 3 up 1 down. Large yard with private areas, applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Pets considered. 845 Marina Blvd. $1400/m, long term nego. Call 250-203-4130

FRIENDLY FRANK ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, $99. Call (250)203-9673.

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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ROTEC ELECTRIC bed. Dbl size with night light under bed. New foam core mattress. Mattress has 2 different ďŹ rmness counts. Includes set of ďŹ&#x201A;annel sheets. $500. Call 250-9496544.

PRICE REDUCED! 2009 Wildwood 27 RLSSLE Northwest Package. Showroom condition, slide out, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shed, fenced yard, custom skirting. Privacy site at Shelter Bay RV Resort, stay here or relocate. Asking $17,500 Call 250286-3343.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED BROKEN/UNWANTED washers, dryers, stoves, fridges. P/U free. Call 250-202-8776

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ANTIQUE DRILL press (serial #6275) and antique band saw (serial #62-4222), $995 each obo. Must go. Call for more info (250)287-3639.

2-Bdrm available immediately Orchard Park Apts. Secure building, oversize suites, large/ quiet private yard, new carpet, indoor cat welcome, on-site laundry. Ref reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Ph. 250203-5266.

REAL ESTATE RATTAN SUNROOM Set. Five Piece. Sofa, chair, 2 swivel reclining chairs and foot stool. $1000 Firm. Please call 250-941-2809.

2-BDRM OCEANFRONT Apt. 321 Isl. Hwy. Avail. Mar.15. N/P, N/S Adult oriented. Phone 250-286-6130

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2 BED apt. close to Timberline & NIC, 5 appl, private/quiet location $775/month, 1 small pet allowed, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail Mar. 1st. 250-287-3556

GARAGE SALES 1515 JUNIPER DR. Sat. Mar. 2, 8am-3pm. Moving! Household items, freezer, air conditioner, karaoke machine, kayak rack, painting easel, old 78 records, golf bags, clubs/balls, camping/outdoor gear, books and much more! Rain or shine. 161 S. Peterson Rd. # B Sat. March 2 8am til ?, Various household items Use Clutter Busters. Experts in downsizing & estates. We love garage sales, attics, crawl spaces & clutter. Please visit our new store Pier Street Trading Post. Featuring our VINYL Cafe. Buy-Sell-TradeConsigmment. Welcome.Call 250-830-7118

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm Santa Barbara Apts. Quiet clean bldg. $625./mo. N/P. March 15. (250)923-8946. $179,500. Spacious 1110sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, top ďŹ&#x201A;oor, ocean view condo. New roof, new balcony, lrg master bdrm & ensuite, lots of storage, insuite W/D, skylight in kitchen, thick carpet except in bathroom/kitchen/laundry, 5 appls. Adult building, no pets, no rentals. Call 250-203-9673.

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Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville. Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-735-0239.

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OCEAN & MT. view house in Tahsis 2100 sqft 3 bdrm, 2 bath, out buildings on dbl lot $168,000. Call 250-338-9742.

SAVING MARRIAGES, ONE PROJECT AT A TIME Retired contractor with time on his hands and plenty of experience will help with your projects. No job is too small. Will take on most anything around your home, you name it. Need a deck or fence built, doors or windows installed, ďŹ&#x201A;oors replaced, electrical, plumbing, equipment repairs, or ďŹ nish that old half-ďŹ nished project...

Call the Old Guy 250-914-1950.

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2-bdrm in quiet 6-plex, N/S. Avail now. $685. (250)204-2797 CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrms, 55+ grd ďŹ&#x201A;oor, 5 appls, F/P, patio, underground parking. Close to church, shopping, rec plex, bus. $875 inclds utils Avail now. Call 250-830-7069. CAMPBELL RIVER- Bach/1 bdrm, close to town. Quiet, secure, adult oriented, 820 Alder Street. $550. Avail Mar 15. Call 250-830-4056. CR: Cedar Place 2 bdrm Apt. Avail immed. Responsible tenants wanted for a clean, quiet, secure, managed building w/ family atmosphere. Close to hospital. Laundry facilties on site. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 250-286-4881

JEWELS, FURS FUR COATS, size 13/14: Lovely white beaver $300. Russian mink & Hudson seal with mink collar, $150. each. Call Lee (250)337-8857.

CAMPBELL RIVER, 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo/Apt, includes elec F/P, D/W, $750 mo. Avail March. 1. Hans (250)286-1876

Ground Floor apt. Fully furnished; 1 bdrm/1 person. Shared laundry, N/S, N/P; all utilities inc. except phone. $850/mth. 250-923-1707 or 250-203-0592 OCEAN VIEW Bachelor- 1 & 2 Bdrm suites available. Large, clean & bright. Starting at $600. Utilities included in some units. Seniors discount. Call 250-286-1175.

OCEAN & MT. view house in Thasis 2100 sqft 3 bdrm, 2 bath, out buildings on dbl lot $168,000. Call 250-338-9742

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Penthouse Style 1bdrm on 3rd ďŹ&#x201A;oor w/ view of ocean & Quadra. 6 appl, patio. A must see. Everything incl. Available immediately. 250-204-9120 ROCKLAND House. Lg 1bdr, din/Liv, F/S/D, Ldry/Bldg. No smokers. $675. 250-220-0814, jlj408@gmail.com Avail Mar 1 Turnkey Ocnfrt. 1 Bd. Avail. immed. N/S,N/P. $1,100-1,250 /mnth. Randy 250-830-4222

AFFORDABLE FAMILY housing Campbell river & Courtenay 2, 3, 4 bdrm units, w/d hook up, f/s, children a must, refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 250-923-4145 or 250-703-0357. CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm level entry home with in suite laundry, all appls, window covering, close to NIC/Timberline, closes to transit routes. Asking $785/mo+ utils. Sorry No Pets or partiers. To View call: 250-286-6133. CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 bdrm upper level home w/in suite laundry, single car garage (great for storage), all appls, window coverings, close to NIC/Timberline, close to transit routes. Asking $975/mo+ utils. Sorry No Pets or partiers. To View: call 250-286-6133. CAMPBELL RIVER: Funky old 2 bdrm on large Twilingate Rd lot, pets ok, $735 mo. Call (250)923-3635. MINUTES FROM Storries Beach- L/T tenant, 55+, 2 bdrms, F/S, D/W, airtight, garage, storage, NS/NP. Refs. Mar 1. $885. 250-923-1359. OYSTER RIVER 1Bdrm cottage, newly remodeled, close to shops/bus,quiet 55+ adult bldgs. NS/NP. Laundry avail. $625. Call 250-923-2994 QUADRA ISLAND. 2 bdrm house in Quathiaski Cove, close to ferry & shopping. Loft area with lots of storage space. F/S, W/D incld. Avail now. $600./mo. (250)285-2312 STORRIES BEACH. 4 bdrm, 2bth. Open concept. Gas ďŹ replace/wood insert. Appl. Fantastic ocean view. On access rd/bus route. Avail. April 1. $1175. 250-923-4793 WILLOW POINT- 2 bdrm level entry home w/in suite laundry, all appls, window coverings, close to beaches, sm park across the road, on bus route. Asking $785/mo+ utils. Sorry No Pets or partiers. To view: call 250-286-6133. WILLOW POINT- 4 bdrm bsmt home.NS/NP. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $950 (250)286-6022, after 6pm. WILLOW POINT- Deluxe Galerno Road home, 1400 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, open kitchen/living rm w/ofďŹ ce, W/D. Heated built in shop/garage. Lrg deck/private yard. $1050 mo, pets neg. 250-202-0656.

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.

SUITES, LOWER 1 bdrm, avail now N/P, N/S, all appl. includ. Ocean view S.McLean $700 250-286-1248

862 BIRCH ST 2 Bedroom Suite, excellent location, walking distance to downtown, shopping, hospital and ocean. Private yrd in the back and a walk around deck in the front. Stainless steel appls. N/S, pets neg. Quiet & responsible person apply only Avail. March 1. $1100/mth Call 250-465-9190 C.R. 1-BDRM Lower level suite, N/S, N/P. Utils incl. Ref. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $475/mth Avail. imm. 250-287-4585 after 8p.m.

BIRCH MANOR CertiďŹ ed complex of CR Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. â&#x20AC;˘ Thorough & fair screening of all applicants. â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bedroom Townhouse â&#x20AC;˘ Laundry facilities on site â&#x20AC;˘ Close to Hospital â&#x20AC;˘ References Required â&#x20AC;˘ NO PETS

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SUITES, UPPER BLACK CREEK- ocean front property, ground level, 2 bdrms, 2 appls, shared W/D. N/S. Hydro/heat incld. $900 mo. Call (250)337-5182. CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 bdrm, 1300sqft, lrg kitchen/living rm, ocean views, storage lots, $1195 incld heat/hydro. Lease incentives. 250-830-0503.

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Retired, disabled ex-professional seeking accom. to lease. Preferred quiet, grd. level, 2 bdrm unit w/patio. Pet friendly. W/D hookup. Close to town/hospital. Lg soaker tub. Reply to ďŹ le # 179 c/o CR Mirror, 104-250 Dogwood St, CR, V9W 2X9.

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

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2002 MERCEDES Benz C230. Very low kms. New tires, silver/black interior. Excellent condition. Parked in winter. Manual, 6 speed. Leather seats. $7900. 250-287-2645 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

2008 PONTIAC Torrent GXP, 110,000 KMS, all wheel drive, 6 speed automatic, power everything, heated leather, sunroof, bumper to bumper warranty. Fully loaded, asking $16,995 obo. (250)897-1266 or (250)897-2047.

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For more rentals call 250-286-0110 â&#x20AC;˘ 112-872 S. Isl. Hwy. - 2 bdrm, insuite laundry. $825/mo. â&#x20AC;˘ #42-772 Robron - 3 bdrm. T.H. April 1. $950/mo. â&#x20AC;˘ 538 Island Hwy. - 3 bdrm house, 4 appl, basement. $1100/mo. â&#x20AC;˘ 567 Nelson - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Georgia Park Rancher. March 1. $1350/mo. â&#x20AC;˘ 701 Hilchey - 3 bdrm, 2 bath at Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge. $1150/mo. â&#x20AC;˘ #107-2676 S. Isl. Hwy. - 3 bdrm. March 1. $1200/mo. â&#x20AC;˘ #4-4811 Croyden - Trailer. - March 15. $750/mo. Our rental listings are almost all rented. We need your rental property! www.campbellriverpropertymanagement.ca

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Tourism Vancouver Island presents 3rd annual Pro-D Days T

ourism Vancouver Island’s Professional Development Days provide Vancouver Island tourism stakeholders with valuable knowledge and training on some of the industry’s most current topics. The event will be held Thursday, March 14 at the Cowichan Golf & Country Club and Friday, March 15 at the Best Western Plus, The Westerly Hotel from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The cost is $75+HST per person includes all workshops, lunch, networking and opportunity to win great door prizes. “Our team at Tourism Vancouver Island is dedicated to enriching the opportunities for our stakeholders”, says Dave Petryk, President and CEO of the organization. “These professional development sessions have been developed to reflect the ever changing environment in today’s economy, and participants will receive important and

relevant information to help them succeed.”

■ Understanding our Visitors, Current Trends, & Changing Conditions, Sarah Adams, Research Professional, DeltaVitae Consulting This session discusses destination marketing and how the promotion of your product or service can play a vital role in the visitor decisionmaking process. Understand the visitor in order to meet their needs means understanding their changing interests, changing economics, technology, and demographics. Determine how to integrate research in your business. ■ Social Media and Marketing for Tourism, Garland Coulson, the E-Business Tutor What can social media do for your tourism business? Should you focus on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or something

else? What about web sites; do they still work? How can you reach people while they travel? This no-hype, easy to follow session will help you understand what social media can and can’t do for tourism business, get the most out of online advertising, turn a website visitor into a customer, and use mobile phones and tablets to draw people to your business. ■ Work Smarter Not Harder, Garland Coulson, the E-Business Tutor Do you find that you work harder than people around you, yet they make more money and enjoy more success than you do? Why? In his second workshop, Coulson will show you how to work less, make more money, improve energy levels, identify the tasks that are pulling you down, handle the most difficult projects easily, and much more! Whether you are an

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employee, a manager or self-employed, he offers many powerful time management tips to transform your working day and to enhance your personal life. ■ Collective Intelligence in the Information Age, Juma Wood, Manager, MNP LLP Social networks needn’t be overwhelming; they simply require a mindset adjustment. You are part of a rapidly increasing connectivity through which you have new opportunities to grow and promote your business. Once you understand the fundamentals of how social platforms work, you can move on to exploring their power. This innovative and interactive presentation will explore this mindset shift, and will outline practical steps to move your business into this emerging future. ■ Sustainable Leisure Management, Laurel Sliskovic, Graduate, Sustainable Leisure Management

Sliskovic will present her Master’s thesis, exploring the concept of local Vancouver Island tourism and its relationship to quality of life for residents. The results of this study indicate a strong pride of place and sense of space that Vancouver Island residents and tourism industry stakeholders have for their communities. Strategies for creating innovative opportunities to engage residents more fully in tourism products and services will be discussed. Tourism Vancouver Island is one of six regional destination management organizations in British Columbia that represent Tourism British Columbia through cooperative marketing and community development programs. For more information about Tourism Vancouver Island, Professional Development Days and marketing initiatives, please visit www.tourismvi.ca.

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Disoriented on New Year’s Eve Search and Rescue officials conducted a successful hunt overnight New Year’s for a 61-year-old Campbell River man who had become a fishing “disoriented” during River. outing along the Oyster Campbell River RCMP Sergeant Craig Massey was reports that the angler on found in good condition New a logging road at 8 a.m. Year’s Day. At 8:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Campbell River RCMP lost the of received a report River fisherman. A Campbell and male reported that he fishing been had father his in the area at approximately 3:30 p.m. when they became separated. to “When his father failed he return to their vehicle of enlisted the assistance additional family members. and Campbell River Search Rescue searched throughout locating the night eventually Continued on A2

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Local MMA fighter defies the odds Campbell River’s Oren Hanscomb is an up and coming fighter who last friday won the biggest fight of his career. He defeated the number one contender Oliver Vajda who was 8-0 by unanimous 30-27 decision at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver Battlefield Fight League (BFL). This puts Hanscomb in placee for a tittle shot in the biggest fight card in B.C. at the Vancouver Convention Centre May 25. Before the fight, on “tapology.com” Vajda was favoured to win the fight by 95 per cent. Hanscomb, pulling the biggest upset of the card, according to the voting site had just a five per cent chance to win. What they didn’t take into consideration was Hanscomb’s deter mination and strong team at Pure Martial Arts in Campbell River. Hanscomb was also coming off of a sevensecond knockout win at AFC (Agression Fighting Champinships) in July, giving him a new level of confidence and belief in himself and his team. In preperation for the fight, Hanscomb trained up to six hours a day, some days getting up at 4 or 6 a.m. to start training. Another advanta g e he had going in was taking time to travel to many places across the province to train, including Comox, Victoria, Vancouver, Port Coquitlim

Campbell River’s Oren Hanscomb is announced as the champion at the Battlefield Fight League in Vancouver. Hanscomb, the underdog, won his fight by a unanimous decision.

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Tyees even up in barn-burner The Mainstream Biological Consulting Peewee B Tyees had a great weekend of exhibition play starting with a barn-burner of a game at Bear Mountain Arena versus the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies on Saturday. The Tyees were down 5-0 at the beginning of the second period, but stayed in the game and fought back hard to end the game in 6-6 tie. On Sunday, the team h o s t e d t h e C o m ox Valley Chiefs at Rod Brind’Amour Arena, a team they lost 7-1 to in the playoffs. The Tyees continued to play well together this time leading the scoring from the start, while the Chiefs managed to only get

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Mt. Washington ski club up to speed Whistler Mountain Ski Club played host to the Super G/speed portion of the U16 provincial Alpine skiing championships last weekend. The race hill was very steep, the courses were challenging and fast and it was gut wrenchingly icy. Add to that, the competitive field was tough. All but one of the Mt. Washington racing are in their first year of the U16 category and they had some impressive results. The Super G Event is the next best thing to the downhill event and these athletes came barreling down the mountain at speeds in excess of 90 kilometres per hour. The team loved the speed and the airtime of the double jump about half way down the course. Kole Harle of Campbell River had a strong showing placing in the top 20 in each of his three SG races and top five for his age in the province. Keegan McCooey of Cumberland also had two incredible top 25 finishes, top eight for her age in the province. Another highlight of the weekend was the skier cross. Athletes were grouped into teams and Kole Harle led his team to a silver medal and Liam Gilchrist of Nanaimo led his team to a third place bronze. Cole Anderson, Maja Nymann and Logan Frame of Campbell River also had solid

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Wild chase Dylan Sparling, right, of the U16 boys Campbell River Bluebacks soccer club chases after the ball during a game against Comox Valley last Sunday at Pinecrest school field. Comox won the game 4-3. The match was a warm-up for the Bluebacks which will be representing the Upper Island Soccer Association in the Island finals this Sunday in Victoria.

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