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Really big deal as new Knight Inlet lodge arrives tonight Lodge coming from Nootka Sound on floating dry dock PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

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emember the lotto ad: “Big, big, big, big, big, big, big?”

Well this is bigger.

Sometime late tonight, the 460-foot-long, 131-foot wide, semisubmersible dry dock Faithful Servant will be towed into Campbell River, carrying the new Knight Inlet Lodge.

“It’s pretty cool. It’s something to see,” says Dean Wyatt, a Saratoga Beach resident and the owner of the world-renowned lodge which specializes in grizzly bear watching tours.

In the early morning hours of Sept. 25, 2012, the old lodge burned at Glendale Cove, located 80 kilometres north of Campbell River. No one was hurt, and rather than mourn, lodge staff acted quickly to accommodate guests.

Tents, portable toilets and a portable commercial kitchen were brought in by choppers and planes that same afternoon. The next day new guests arrived and not a single person backed out.

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That was good enough as a temporary measure, but not good enough for Wyatt. When the season was over, he and the other owner, his wife Kathy, went looking for a new lodge.

And they found one on the other side of Vancouver Island.

The relatively new floating Hoiss Point Lodge in Nootka Sound was for sale and was bigger than the old Knight Inlet Lodge with 20 guest rooms, 20 staff rooms, dining room, activity room and two owner/manager bedrooms.

Price wasn’t the problem, getting it to Knight Inlet was the issue. And then Wyatt found out about the Faithful Servant, based at the Fairhaven Shipyard in Bellingham, Washington.

After a lot of waiting, the submersible dry dock arrived in Nootka Sound last Friday, towed by the 144-foot tug Sea Commander. The lodge was loaded the next day and then the tow proceeded south.

“It’s plugging along nicely at four-and-a-half knots,” says Wyatt.

As of Thursday morning, the

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A double rainbow forms over the tow carrying the new Knight Inlet Lodge from Nootka Sound. It arrives tonight in the city and will tie up at the mill dock.

tow was just heading past Victoria and is expected to arrive in Campbell River sometime tonight. It will then tie up at the Catalyst mill dock where the vinyl siding will be replaced with boards and the interior will get a full makeover.

“It looks too commercial.

We’re going to give it the lodge look,” says Wyatt, who’s feeling a little anxious during the tow

operation. “I’ll feel a lot better when it’s floating at the mill and then when we get it to Knight Inlet.”

The Wyatts plan to open the lodge for their 16th season on March 24. To follow the tow online, visit www.marinetraffic. com and type in the name of the tug Sea Commander. Learn more about Knight Inlet Lodge at www.grizzlytours.com

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City eyes elimination of Scotch broom KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

The city is planning to mount an aggressive campaign against the invasive plant Scotch broom following an endorsement by city council Tuesday.

C o u n c i l d i re c t e d city staff to prepare a policy for the eradication of broom from all city properties as a role model for the community and a policy to motivate property owners to remove broom from their own properties, whether residential or business. The goal is to completely eliminate broom from the city.

The issue was brought forward by Coun. Ron Kerr, who has roots in the landscaping business and is passionate about the fight against broom.

Coun. Claire Moglove tried to defer the issue to the city’s newly created Community Services, Recreation and Culture Commission but was met by opposition.

Kerr didn’t want to wait.

“I think we can proceed on this and be ready for May or June when the broom is in bloom,” Kerr said. “We have to act on it.”

Coun. Andy Adams agreed that by pushing it off to a commission that is yet to meet, it would be highly

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Coun. Ron Kerr and Joanne Sales of Broombusters Invasive Plant Species are busy cutting broom near the Welcome to Campbell River sign on the Inland Island Highway.

unlikely that the city would get to tackling the broom by the time it blooms – when it’s most effective to cut it down and ensure it won’t come back.

Coun. Larry Samson was worried about funding.

“My concern with

referring it to the commission is the first thing they’re going to say is ‘is there any money for eradication?,’” Samson said.

“We can do a policy but we have no money in the budget whatsoever for eradication of broom. If we’re going

to deal with it, I think we have to deal with it at the staff level.”

This is the second time Scotch broom has

been on the agenda at city hall.

Kerr first brought the issue of broom to council’s attention in June.

Joanne Sales of Broombusters Invasive Plant Species spoke to council about the dangers of broom.

“It crowds out native species until that’s all you have,” Sales said.

“If we don’t get control over it, it will fill open spaces.”

Sales said Scotch broom was first introduced on Vancouver Island in 1850 when travellers from Europe brought the plant to Sooke.

The invasive species, which spreads like wildfire, has made its way north ever since.

It blooms from the end of April to the beginning of June and slows and prevents forest regrowth.

Scotch broom is also highly flammable, a tripping hazard for hikers, bikers, and livestock, and it’s toxic – grazing animals cannot eat it. Its pollen can also make people sick.

The bright yellow flowers, which don’t appear harmful, can be found growing in clusters all along the Inland Island Highway and in vacant lots around Campbell River – most notably in the properties around Wal-Mart, the Home Deport and the Quinsam Hotel.

Sales said it’s important the community works to eliminate the plant.

“If we want our farms, if we want our forests, if we want our parks, it’s us that’s going to have to protect them,” Sales said.

“We just can’t afford to lose this battle. When it gets into a clear-cut area it grows faster than the trees and it takes over.”

Sales, who helped start Broombusters in the Qualicum Beach area, said through community efforts Qualicum is now nearly broom-free.

Campbell River has done its part too in the eradication of invasive plants.

For the last 13 years the local environmental non-profit Greenways Land Trust has battled the weed through its annual Broom Bash.

The Campbell River Indian Band, along with the city, recently removed “a great portion” of broom from the 9.5 acres around the Home Depot, and along Highway 19A. City staff is expected to come back to council within the next month with a new policy on how to eliminate broom from the community.

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Some of the smartest drivers I ever stopped for a burned out bulb dealt with the issue by thanking me for bringing it to their attention. They reached into their glove box, took a spare bulb out and immediately replaced the dead one. How could you write someone a ticket in those circumstances?

Don’t signal, signal too late, don’t dim, don’t turn headlights or tail lights on, don’t turn fog lights off, the items on this list seem endless. These lights all have a job to do and it’s up to the driver to know how to use them and use them properly, every time. If you are paying attention to the task, how difficult can it be to do this?

Finally we are left with the decorators, the blinders and some that are legal but annoying. The right colour in the right place in the right number is something I have written about often. I’ve also explained how some lights can be legal yet are perceived as glaring nuisances. “Make it right” could be a good slogan for both vehicle owners and law enforcement.

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Councillor miffed at nearly losing chance to speak and vote on budget KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Council endorsed the city’s financial plan Tuesday evening but not before Coun. Andy Adams expressed his disappointment at nearly missing his chance to speak and vote on the budget.

Council gave first three readings to the 2013-2017 financial plan – which includes the 2013 budget and a 3.91 per cent residential tax increase – at this week’s council meeting after it was put off from last week on a deferral motion by Coun. Claire Moglove.

City staff had organized a special council meeting for last Tuesday afternoon specifically to pass first, second and third reading much to the dismay of

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The city’s bid to host one of the largest conventions staged annually across coastal B.C. has been denied.

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As a consolation prize, the city has been invited to host the convention in either 2017 or a subsequent year – an offer that councillors accepted at Tuesday night’s council meeting.

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staff were following up on mayor and council’s wishes to have the budget done early this year and were wanting to get the financial plan “before council as soon as possible.”

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Joe Stanhope, chair of the AVICC, said the upcoming hospital project and John Hart Dam Generating Station upgrade made Campbell River undesirable.

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particularly at the Strathcona Regional District level. He noted that councillors adjust their personal lives in order to make scheduled meetings and appointments.

Meanwhile, the financial plan passed by a vote of 4-3, the same margin as on Jan. 29 when council approved budget decisions made during financial planning meetings.

Adams said while the budget may not satisfy everyone, council agreed to disagree.

“I don’t think we’re ever going to get 100 per cent agreement on what the right number is and I think everyone on council has had their own individual number,” Adams said, who voted in support of the budget and accompanying tax

increase. “We’ve come to a number that’s certainly more palatable than where we were a year ago, where it was in my mind, completely off the charts.”

Councillors Moglove, Mary Storry and Ryan Mennie also voted in favour of the financial plan while councillors Ron Kerr, Larry Samson and Mayor Walter Jakeway were opposed.

Jakeway wanted further cuts to reduce the burden on taxpayers while Samson wanted council to dip into the gaming reserve to fund one per cent of the 3.91 per cent tax hike.

The financial plan is now ready for adoption, which will likely happen in two weeks, and once adopted it will be sent to the province.

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Adams who was away on holidays last week.

“I’m sorry I was absent for the special meeting and I was surprised this motion was being brought forward at that time so I want to thank Your Worship (Jakeway seconded Mo glove’s motion) and Coun. Moglove for deferring this and allowing me the opportunity as the chair of finance to be here for these readings of the financial plan,” Adams said.

Adams questioned city staff as to their rationale for scheduling first, second and third reading on an agenda last week that “looked extremely light.”

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The city was offering to hold the convention in both the Community Centre and the Sportsplex.

In November, when council agreed to apply to be a host city, Coun. Ryan Mennie brought up the issue of over crowding.

“At the same time, I think is a fantastic idea (but) I hate to think of the logistics of 2015 or 2016 and the Hydro project and the new hospital project will be well underway,” Mennie said.

Coun. Claire Moglove, a director-atlarge for AVICC, said she didn’t expect it would be a problem.

“It would require three nights accommodation in April,” Moglove said. “We will have the space available albeit we will be very busy with those other projects going on.”

But that was evidently not enough for the AVICC, which encouraged the city to play host in a future year.

“We are confident that you will understand our decision and hope that you will consider our request when it arrives,” Stanhope said.

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Can you hear me now? Council approves new cell phone tower KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

rior fencing as well as exterior fencing,” Kalyn said.

The pole will be tucked away in a cove of trees so that it’s visibly well-hidden and painted to have it blend in with the nearby coniferous trees.

Council agreed to authorize Telus to go ahead with the tower p e n d i n g a p u bl i c consultation period, which is mandated by Industry Canada and may take up to three months.

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sultation, Telus would take all the information gathered through the public consultation period and present that to city council, expected to be around May 30.

Council then can either approve or deny the tower.

T h e c i t y wo u l d receive $15,000 per year from Telus annually in licensing fees.

The agreement would be good for five years with three consecutive automatic five-year extensions and the license fee would be adjusted at the end of each five-year term to reflect increases in the Canadian Consumer Price Index.

Brent Shannon, who spoke on behalf of Telus to council in August, said he believes people will be pleased with the tower.

“In an area where the current cellular coverage is very poor – we get a lot of complaints – the feedback is that it will be an improvement to the area,” Shannon said.

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Spotty cell phone coverage in the Willow Point area should improve within the next few months after council agreed in principle to a communications tower in Willow Point Park.

Telus has plans to install a 30-metre free standing monopole in the southeast corner of Willow Point Park, near the bocce ball court and all-weather baseball field. The site is currently used for stock piling cedar chips.

Warren Kalyn, the city’s manager of information services, said the tower is 95 meters away from the closest residence and 220 metres away from the new splash park.

He said blueprints for the pole show minor construction.

“It has a small outbuilding that will house Telus communications equipment... it has existing hydro at the site and has inte-

Coun. Larry Samson said he’s hesitant to proceed with the tower and wants to ensure the public has all the information.

“I would like Telus to be obligated to hold an open house as part of the public consultation,” Samson said. “I believe strongly they should have an open house and let the public come and view exactly what this tower’s going to look like.”

Kalyn said Telus has agreed “to meet Industry Canada regulations a n d re q u i re m e n t s and “the open house requirement is part of that.”

Telus is expected to begin advertising its proposal through the local media later this month and the public will have 30 days to raise any questions or concerns with Telus either by phone or in writing.

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Local couple surprises Hospice with a big gift KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

When a couple of local entrepreneurs went to the Campbell River Hospice Society office to offer technical support for its computers, they knew immediately that the society needed help.

“A job that should have taken minutes tur ned into many, many hours for them,” said Julie Collis, director of operations for the Hospice Society. “At that point (they) decided that

our computers, in particular, our software which was from the 1990s needed to be replaced.”

So Geoff and Janet Smith, owners of GCS Technology Services Inc., set out on a personal mission to replace the old equipment.

“We’ve been looking after them (Hospice) pro bono and we asked why they were working with such old equipment,” Janet said. “They told us that government funding is not available (for new

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computers) and that the money fundraised in the community goes towards running their programs. It was falling through the cracks.”

Iona Wharton, director of programs and services with the Hospice Society, said the computers were at least 12 years old, ran incredibly slow and were badly in need of replacement.

GCS recognized the need and the Smiths took it upon themselves to surprise the Hospice Society and

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start their own fundraising campaign to buy brand new computers for the nonprofit society.

The Hospice Y2K Project was launched and the Smiths hit up their friends, family and business partners for donations.

Their efforts netted them $2,537 with $1,000 of that coming from Seymour Pacific.

Amanda Raleigh of Seymour Pacific said the company got involved after she met the Smiths at the Vancouver Island Business Awards.

“I was approached a n d a s ke d i f we wanted to be a partner and we thought it was

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Iona Wharton, far left, and Julie Collis, far right, of the Campbell River Hospice Society are thrilled to accept new computers made possible by Amanda Raleigh of Seymour Pacific (second from left), Geoff Smith of GCS Technology, James Park (GCS), and Janet Smith (GCS). Raleigh’s son, Blake Raleigh, and the Smiths’ 10-week-old rottweiler puppy Spencer were also on hand to see the Hospice receive its new technology.

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Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing regarding the following will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 St. Ann’s Road in Campbell River, B.C. at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Property owners are required to provide all tenants, leaseholders and occupants with a copy of this Public Hearing Notice.

Proposal for 636 Nicholls Road: That Lot B, District Lot 72, Sayward District Plan 31037 (636 Nicholls Road) be rezoned from Residential One (R 1) to Public Assembly One (PA 1) to permit a two storey 27 unit addition to the existing senior’s home at 635 Evergreen Rd.

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an excellent opportunity to get involved with Hospice and a great way to start a relationship,” Raleigh said.

And on Tuesday, the Smiths’ presented the Hospice with four brand-new computers, software and related equipment.

The Hospice is extremely grateful to the Smiths and everyone who donated.

“Hospice would like to thank everyone in our community who supported and donated towards our Y2K project,” Collis said. “We can’t thank everyone enough for these new computers. It’ll be so nice to work with new equipment.”

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EDITOR: Alistair Taylor editor@campbellrivermirror.com

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Ethnic vote scandal’s part of the blood sport The ethnic vote scandal currently plaguing the governing B.C. Liberal Party proved one thing – B.C. voters still care about government and the political system.

The B.C. Liberals were caught redhanded last month trying to score We say: We ‘quick wins’ in the upcoming election by apologizing to ethnic groups for shouldn’t stop past wrongs, such as the Chinese demanding head tax. Special exception was taken with the plan in the memo, which excellence was leaked by the Opposition NDP, to use government resources to achieve these ends.

It’s not a new tactic in politics to try to capture

votes through announcement of special projects, paid for with tax dollars.

The B.C. Liberals themselves made fun of the previous NDP government for shovelling money off the back of a truck into the lead up to an election.

So why are people getting so bent out of shape over this latest example of pandering to the electorate?

Even though everyone is doing it, it doesn’t make it right.

Despite the cynicism rampant in today’s society and the lack of faith in the system often voiced by voters, people still care deeply about this province and its elected leaders.

People still care whether they are misled. They

care where their tax dollars are spent. And there is still an expectation, no matter how naive, that people elected to positions of power act with integrity and honesty.

When they don’t, when politicians fail to uphold the trust the people give to them, B.C. voters react swiftly and decisively to remove them from office.

Despite B.C.’s reputation as political blood sport, the province includes countless examples of selfless people who dedicated their lives to public service.

The ethnic vote scandal might show that we often get less than we ask for from politicians. That doesn’t mean we quit demanding excellence.

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Need more eagle info While most would agree with the notion that eagle trees should be protected, property owners need some protection as well.

My concern is that one could have an eagle tree on their property and not know it. Was this tree marked?

Was the owner made aware that it was a registered tree? If the faller did not know it was an eagle tree, then how would a property owner, who perhaps has not even stepped foot on the parcel of land for a long time, know?

What about if said eagle tree poses a threat to other structures, on or nearby the property line?

I have tried to find a list of registered eagle trees and come up listless. Will all owners of property with registered trees be notified by perhaps registered mail of such?

To have one’s feathers ruffled is understandable, but having all of the facts might cast a different view on the situation. Perhaps there was much more to this and that it was not an intentional violation, but an unfortunate event.

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Forget fiscal planning and just party with the NDP

Paul Rudan No, really

Poised and ready to form the next B.C. Government, there’s one thing the New Democrats must do first before the spring election.

Party.

That’s right, and you too can boogie down with the left-of-centre crowd tonight for there mere entry price of $350.

But that’s not all! While you shimmy and shake with Mable Elmore, BC NDP Deputy Finance Critic, enjoy the sweet sounds of legendary bluesman B.B. King in the comfort of a large private suite at the River Rock Casino in Richmond.

Sadly, the party neglected to send me a free media invite so I’ll just have to put on some B.B. and rekindle the

memories of when I saw him last at Expo 86.

B.B.’s now 87 and I can’t imagine him getting any better in the last quarter century. Kind of like Dr. Hook who gave a wonderful performance at the Tidemark Theatre a decade or so ago, but during his recent performance, fell and practically bled all over the fans in the front row.

I’m hoping B.B. does better than the formerly-good doctor and I’m also expecting something more from the New Democrats, but not at tonight’s political fundraiser.

See, if there’s one thing the New Democrats are great it, it’s partying.

My late friend and colleague Matt Plumtree always made a point of

making the NDP headquarters the last stop during election night coverage.

“Win or lose, there’s always a great party,” he would say enthusiastially, especially on election day.

He never had kind words for the federal Conservative Party’s campaign headquarters, but that’s a story for another day.

What I, and quite a few more British Columbians, would like to see from the NDP is some sort fiscal plan. Any sort of business plan for the province would be nice, but so far all they continue to do is shoot fish in a barrel (i.e. criticizing every stupid Liberal move).

Even the the far-right B.C. Conser-

vatives – who don’t even have a sitting member in the legisilature – beat the New Democrats to the punch this week by releasing a 17-page plan… with actual figures and numbers!

So far, according the copious news releases on the NDP’s website, this is what leader Adrian Dix has to say about fiscal planning on Feb. 20.

“The Liberals have shown they’re not up to the challenges facing British Columbians. Adrian Dix and B.C.’s New Democrats are offering change for the better, one practical step at a time.”

I guess that would be the two-step to one of B.B.’s ballads while the party packs its own campaign coffers. paulr@campbellrivermirror.com

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Chainsaw song heralds the start of big hydro project A five-year, billiondollar hydro project begins with one small job.

BC Hydro announced Thursday that site preparation work is beginning in advance of the main construction work for the John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project.

The first of the work

will begin with tree removals for the new parking lot off Woodstave Road, just off Brewster Lake Road near Highway 28.

Hydro will construct an access road, 80-spot parking lot and trail to provide public access into the Elk Falls Provincial Park. These new public access works into the park

will be in place for the up to three-year road closure to Brewster Lake Road, which may begin as early as this fall.

Out of consideration for doing the tree removals prior to the bird nesting season, on Monday and lasting for about three days, BC Hydro will have a contractor remove the

trees within the parking lot footprint. All the removals will be within BC Hydro property.

Work on widening the three access roads into the John Hart property, along with parking lot and trail system re-alignments, will take place this spring and summer in advance of the main

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Hydro will advise the community of the site preparation construction schedule in the near future, including the Station View Trail that will allow for the broader Canyon View Trail loop around the John Hart construction area.

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City looking into more off-leash dogs KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

With strong enforcement of animal control expected in changing the community’s animal control service provider, the city will look into options for more off-leash dog areas.

Mayor Walter Jakeway brought the issue to council Tuesday evening because he said there’s the potential for complaints with Coastal Animal Control Services taking over this spring

– a company that has promised random weekend and evening patrols.

“We recently made a change in our (animal) enforcement policy in the city and I’m getting lots of feedback that there’s not enough places for people to run their dogs off leashes,” Jakeway said. “I want to ask staff how to increase the availability and size of where people can run their dogs off leash so we don’t end up with a h u g e e n fo rc e m e n t problem and a lot of

very unhappy pet owners.”

Jakeway said although he’s not a dog owner, he would imagine people would prefer to see more parks and trails available for off-leash, rather than a small dog park like Penfield West Linear Park.

Coun. Mary Storry, a dog owner who visits the park, said the small off-leash park can get a little crowded.

“Sometimes we have a little trouble parking because there’s so many cars and there’s so many dog owners,”

Storry said. “I totally agree we need to look at some other options like a wilderness path.

I would certainly like to investig ate the opportunity for some trails, some sections of one of our parks for an off-leash trail.”

Stor ry suggested council refer the issue to the city’s newly for med Community Services, Recreation and Culture Commission to investigate and report back to council on off-leash opportunities. Council agreed and voted in favour of

getting advice from the commission before taking any action. Meanwhile, the city does have roughly $20,000 set aside for a second dog park, similar to Penfield West Linear Park, for 2014. Ross Milnthorp, the city’s general manager of parks, recreation and culture, said the city is considering building the park at Nunns Creek Park, on the backside near the baseball diamonds, or in Willow Point Park next to Alder Street behind the ball hockey box.

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Men given a Second Chance often left out in the cold KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

A local society that helps house men struggling with substance abuse is desperately seeking funding from the city to hire a new worker to help its clients get back on their feet.

The North Island Supportive Recovery Society is looking for $15,500 to pay for an

outreach worker to assist men who successfully complete their stint at Second C h a n c e Re c o ve r y House – a safe, homelike environment free of drugs and alcohol.

Tessera Brooks, executive director of the North Island Supportive Recovery Society, said the worker, which would work one day a week, is vital to the men’s success rate.

“They stay for 45 days in a safe, supportive shelter and then they leave,” Brooks told council during a presentation Tuesday evening. “Some have success in finding supportive housing but many don’t and that puts them in harm’s way. They often end up homeless and it’s a tragedy because they do so much hard work when they’re in the

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The first meeting, which will focus on land use matters in the Upper Campbell Lake, Strathcona Park and adjacent land areas, is scheduled for: Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 Strathcona Park Lodge 41040 Gold River Hwy., 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The second meeting, which will focus on land use matters in the Oyster River/Oyster Bay and adjacent land areas, is scheduled for: Thursday, March 21st, 2013 Oyster Bay Resort (Horst Henning Hall) 4357 South Island Hwy., 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Additional meetings, including a specific meeting to discuss land use matters in the Stories Beach/Shelter Point areas, will be scheduled at a future date(s). We invite you to attend one, or all, of the meetings to share your thoughts and ideas.

Please visit our website at www.strathconard.ca to view the current official community plan (Bylaw No. 1857) or to find out more about the review process.

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shelter.”

Often the men have a hard time finding a place to live due to a lack of tenancy skills, and discrimination on the part of the landlord based on a background of homelessness or eviction history. Some landlords are also reluctant to rent to people on income assistance, Brooks said.

But an outreach worker would help the men find and apply for housing and help them develop the skills they need to live independently.

Brooks said she’s seen positive results in the past with having an outreach position.

“We have done it as a project a few years ago and had such success,” Brooks said. “We pursued funding but were unsuccessful.”

One of those sources of funding was the city’s Homelessness Coalition to which Brooks wrote a letter requesting funding but never heard back.

Paul Mason, a homeless outreach worker with BC Housing who joined Brooks in her presentation to coun-

crime, and don’t have a warm feeling when it comes to men. There is a gap, there is a societal bias.”

Brooks noted that the Second Chance Recovery House is well utilized and a valuable program to the community.

A total of 165 men stayed at the house last year while 455 men used services, such as support groups, that the house provides.

Coun. Ron Ker r encouraged council to support the society’s funding request.

“These are people who are really trying hard, how can you not support that? How can you not?” Kerr asked.

“I visited (Second Chance) and I’ve been very, very impressed by how much you’ve been able to do with so little,” Kerr told Brooks. “When I go there and see the faces of the men that are working their darndest to pull themselves out of horrible situations that most of us can’t imagine and you see you and your helpers working there, I’m incredibly, incredibly impressed.”

Laura Ciarniello, the city’s general manager of corporate services, told council there is Vancouver Island H e a l t h Au t h o r i t y homelessness funding available.

That funding, however, was received by the city last year and forwarded to the Homelessness Coalition to decide how it should be allocated.

Part of the funding has already gone towards keeping the Extreme Weather Shelter open each night during what’s turned out to be a mild winter and to funding a support worker for Palmer Place.

Council was reluctant to step on any toes and didn’t want to take away any of the authority it has given to the Homelessness Coalition.

In the end, council chose to consult with the Homelessness Coalition and encourage the group to make a recommendation to council that funds be forwarded to the North Island Supportive Recovery Society to be used to hire the outreach worker.

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cil and also sits on the Homelessness Coalition, said the coalition was trying to look at ways to come up with the funding and was waiting to respond.

Mason said if it was up to him, he would dip into his own pockets.

“If I had the money I’d write a cheque right now, I really would,” Mason said.

“There are no resources for men in this town, nothing.

This is crazy. So the men who go to Second Chance work their heart out for 30 days, they leave Second Chance and it’s like ‘way to go, well done, now you’re back on the street.’ The men are a huge percentage of the clients I work with day in and day out through my position with BC Housing.”

Brooks agreed it’s hard for men struggling with addiction to find the help they need.

“Services for men, particularly housing, are lacking,” Brooks said. “Often the community sees men with mental health issues, perhaps involved with

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Next stop Nepal for local high school students ing on the community to donate school supplies which they plan to distribute to the Nepalese students.

“We can keep it really simple and inexpensive – pencils, pencil sharpeners, pens, erasers and scissors,” said Harrison, who added that paper should not be donated because it’s too heavy.

“This is a great way for our community to contribute to a great

Donations of school supplies wanted to take overseas PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

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ost students see Spring Break as vacation time.

But for a group of Carihi and Timberline Secondary students, this year’s break will be a working holiday in far-away Nepal.

Once again, a group of Campbell River students and 11 chaperones are heading to the mountain village of Lahachowk to continue working on an irrigation project and to hand out school supplies.

“There is a very strong connection between Campbell River and this par-

ticular area of Nepal,” said Timberline principal Kevin Harrison.

“The people that are leading this trip live in Campbell river and have been to Nepal and this village about eight times over more than 10 years.

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Sponsored by Campbell River Friends of Music, the Friday evening concert is a fund raiser for an annual $500 bursary given to help a student attend a summer music program, such as CYMC or the Victoria Conservator Summer Academy.

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Known as Fiftieth Parallel, they have already made a name for themselves on the festival circuit.

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the musicals Peter Pan, The Music Man, The Sound of Music and Enchanted.

Helga Hagen, who has been teaching classical guitar here for many years, is preparing a group of students for a trip to Scotland or California.

The students, all of whom are taking exams this year, will be performing a suite of Latin flavoured dances.

Other performers will include a small group from Pacifica Ukes, singers Mary Jo Wood and Grace Ribeiro, pianist Matthew Krell and the talented young fiddler Maddy Erickson.

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The world of birds is starting to come alive with signs of spring

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n the past few Longer daylight weeks there hours stimulate finally seems to birds’ hormones to be a light at the end of produce melodious the long winsongs which ter tunnel. they sing With for hours, warmer and vibrant temperaplumage tures and the replaces the emergence dull colours of new plant of winter growth, wildin hopes of life species attracting a have only Sandy Fairfield mate. one thing on The onset MARS Moment their minds, of spring finding a mate and is also a time for building a suitable winter visitors like place to produce and trumpeter swans, sea raise their young. ducks, shore birds

and geese along with other wildlife species to prepare for the long migration back to their summer breeding grounds. In order to make a successful migration it is essential that these birds gain enough fat to sustain flight across the vast areas they must cover. Please be aware of these species if you are enjoying a walk along the shoreline, dogs should be kept away from the water’s edge if birds are feeding close to shore.

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populations are also looking for safe places to deliver and care for their young that often puts humans and wildlife on a collision course. Now is the time to check your property and gardens to keep out unwanted guests. Deer will be shedding their winter coats and growing new antlers and will often hide under decks or in sheds; raccoons will happily excavate their way into your basement or attic and can become very aggressive when pro-

tecting their young, make sure garbage is secure.

Vaux’s and chimney swifts can also be a major problem, last year we were called when hundreds of swifts descended down a chimney. Unable to get out, they suffocated in the fire box, please make sure that chimneys are capped to prevent such a tragedy. Roofs also provide easy access for squirrels and roof vents are a favorite of the flickers and woodpeckers that use them to

You’ll start to hear flickers and woodpeckers drumming up mates soon.

announce their prowess to a potential mate by drumming loudly on the vent usually at the break of dawn.

Woodpeckers can also indicate the presence of ants or other insect infestations if they are probing into wooden siding.

Many people get great pleasure from watching birds in their backyards and provide these birds with food in a feeder.

Cleaning and replacing feeders should be done now before the spring birds flock back to our area.

Many arrive in small groups and communal feeding is the perfect environment for diseases such as salmonella and avian pox to be passed along to the weakened birds.

Remember that feeding the birds should only be encouraged when their natural food is in short supply.

It is a full time com-

mitment that brings many rewards but also unwanted visitors like rodents that are attracted to food which drops on the ground.

Feeders will also attract deer, and in some cases raccoons and bears. Small raptors are also common visitors such as sharp shinned and coopers hawks together with merlins that naturally prey on other birds. It is always unpleasant to witness one bird attacking another but this is nature and the raptors target the weak and sick birds acting as natural cullers. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of leaving wildlife alone as their best chance of survival is with the parents.

If you witness the adults being injured or killed please call us for advice before intervening, call our pager at 1-800-304-9968.

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Campbell River Living Meet the shy guy who became B.C.’s most distinguished forester PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

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ith firm but gentle hands, Rick Monchak holds the future of forestry.

It’s just a foot-long Douglas fir seedling, one of millions planted annually in the coastal forests.

N o n e t h e l e s s, i t ’s Monchak’s baby, a toddler in the tree world that requires one last fatherly inspection before heading out to its new home – a cutblock in the Discovery Islands.

“It’s such an art to grow these,” he says, slowly spinning it between two fingers, checking top to bottom for good traits and imperfections.

Working outside on a cool winter afternoon, doing quality control on a selection of 850,000 seedlings, doesn’t seem like the right job for a man recently named British Columbia’s Distinguished Forest Professional of the Year.

This is no job though.

“It’s a passion. I use that word a lot,” says the professional forester.

It’s a career – a passion – he’s indulged himself in for the last 35 years. What started as a summer job for the 18-year-old Chilliwack resident at the Cultus Lake Forest Ranger station, led to degrees in forestry and biology at the University of British Columbia, which

opened the road to Campbell River where Monchak now oversees the management of tree farm licence 47 (TFL 47) for Timberwest Forest Corp.

And all along that career path, others noticed Monchak’s passion and professionalism.

“The Distinguished Forester of the year is not something awarded every year,” notes Steve Lorimer, president of the Association of BC Forest Professionals. “When I saw he was nominated, I was delighted. He is a very keen and enthusiastic forester.”

Lorimer and Monchak have known each other 30 years, although they’ve never worked together in the same place at the same time. And their business relationship had nothing to do with the honour, as Monchak’s nomination was supported by his peers and government, Lorimer points out.

“He works to solve problems and to find solutions,” says Lorimer. “This is a significant award…and it was really good to present an award to someone you know.”

Career Path Monchak worked summers for the B.C. Forest Service through his university years, 1970-1977, and thought he would never work for industry. But student loans and bills can change a young

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Rick Monchak of Timberwest holds a Douglas fir seedling, while standing in front of “teenaged” and mature firs. Last month Monchak received the rare honour of being named B.C. Distinguished Forester of the year.

man’s mind.

Upon graduating the forest service offered him a four-month job.

Then B.C. Forest Products offered him six months work.

“The company had a

good reputation among many of the professors – 35 years later, here I am,” Monchak says with a smile.

It was a great start, he recalls; a company with family-type val-

ues and whose senior members passed along their knowledge to the junior employees.

Monchak rose through the ranks, survived ownership changes including the

Fletcher Challenge tenure – “the dark years,” he says – and then the company became Timberwest.

Along the way, he learned how to handle controversial issues, such as in 1993 during the angry protests over clearcut logging in Clayquot Sound.

“I’ve had the Raging Grannies sing me ‘Take Me Out to the Clearcut’,” he says with admiration.

In addition to his abilities as a forester, Monchak lear ned a new skill that would advance his career: the art of diplomacy.

He always had the ability to listen and learn, but to speak on behalf of a large company was something else.

“I went into forestry in part because trees don’t talk back,” he says, half-joking.

Shy as a teenager, public speaking wasn’t Monchak’s strength.

But it’s a skill he’s mastered and has become as important to his credentials as his two BA degrees.

These days Monchak is a coveted guest speaker at industry and stakeholder conventions, happily gives lectures to forestry students, and once a year instructs the local Elder College class on how to grow better dahlias.

His diplomatic touch is also a necessity for his current role at TimberWest.

TFL 47 stretches from Discovery

Islands north through Johnstone Strait and touches on parts of the mainland.

It’s public land, managed by Timberwest, and controversy is brewing there too.

Frustration is mounting among the recreational stakeholders who become angry wh e n p i c t u re s q u e views are marred by clearcuts to the waterline.

Monchak is wellaware of the issues and calmly goes about meeting with stakeholders, First Nations, the public and the complex government bureaucracy that goes hand-in-hand with TFL management.

“It never gets boring,” he says simply, but later adds, “Visual quality is very challenging and very subjective.

“This is a multi-stakeholder public resource and we [Timberwest] are very proud of what we do.”

The key, Monchak believes, is to be as open as possible with stakeholders, follow through on plans, and to compromise when there’s flexibility to do so.

And if the stakeholders think that Monchak listens and respects their concerns, they should thank his older brother Darcy, a retired government forester.

“We’ve always talked and he provides a lot of different perspectives…I’m blessed to have a brother.”

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Monchak describes himself as a happy guy.

Fit and trim, the distinguished grey hair is the only hint he’s 60 years old.

The three most important things in life, he believes, are family, career and extra-curricular.

“I think I’ve hit home runs in all three,” he says. “I’ve been pretty lucky…and all three need to be connecting to be a happy person.”

He and wife June have been married 33 years. They raised two daughters, mostly in Campbell River after living in Duncan for the first 10 years of his career.

Like many newcomers, the Monchaks thought they would stay in the River City a couple a years and move on. That was 1989.

C a m p b e l l R ive r quickly became home.

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Rick Monchak and Deirdre Bruce of Timberwest check out a sampling of some 850,000 fir seedlings that are now being planted in various sites in the Discovery Islands.

club and treasurer at St. Peter’s Anglican Church where he also serves on the board of the community garden.

“I enjoy my volunteer time. It’s fun…and we love Campbell River,” says Monchcak who also enjoys golfing.

He was thrilled to have June with him in Prince George when he received the forestry award last month.

“It’s a very humbling thing. The list of the

people who’ve received this award are icons of the profession. I don’t put myself in that group,” he says.

And when the word got out about his award, the cong ratulatory messages and phone calls came flooding in, some from people he last spoke to 30 years ago. It was almost over-whelming, and then came the guiding influence of June.

“My wife told me, ‘Just say thank-you,’”

he says with a grin.

The glow of the award didn’t last long.

It’s tree planting time or, as Monchak says, “The circus is here.”

It’s a very busy time of year and Monchak is out at Sylvan Vale Nursery in Black Creek where he and colleague Deirdre Bruce are checking on the health of the little trees soon to be planted.

With an expert hand and eye, Monchak pulls and prods at the

roots, looking for a healthy orange colour on the exterior along with white root tips, not yellow. They’re sampling the 850,000 seedlings because they don’t want the planters doing quality control.

They plant – 35,00040,000 trees a day with 20 planters – while it’s Monchak’s job to make sure the forest grows and matures for the next generations. As part of the planting routine, Monchak will have a trial site which he can return to in a year to check on the overall health of the trees.

This is critically important, he points out, because the trial provides the forester with valuable knowledge about the growing conditions and the suitability of the location.

“The forester who doesn’t have a trial, doesn’t have a silviculture soul,” he says, telling a joke that only foresters can truly appreciate. paulr@campbellrivermirror.com

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Find a job at North Island College’s Career Fair Dress for success, bring your resume and be prepared for possible on-the-spot interviews when you attend the third annual North Island College Career Fair at Crown Isle Golf Resort in the Comox Valley.

On Wednesday, March 13 students, graduates, alumni and community members will discover a wide array of career opportunities, network with employers, and learn what employment options are available in the Comox Valley and on the North Island.

NIC’s Employment Service Advisor, Treena Nadon, explains the Career Fair will provide a venue for job seekers to meet one-on-one with companies that are hiring.

“These events are an excellent opportunity for job seekers to learn about the types of positions, candidates, qualifications and application process each organization requires,” she says. Nadon adds, “Whether you already have a clear career

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Kathleen Embree, Campbell River SPCA manager, receives $633.12 and some valentines from Gregory Janicki, owner of Dogwood Pet Mart. Dogwood Pet Mart raised the money during the SPCA’s Loonies for Love fundraiser in February. The Dogwood Pet Mart raised the most money on Vancouver Island.

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Phil was diagnosed with a rare cancer and he fought it in his own strong, quiet way until Saturday, March 2nd. Phil passed away peacefully at his home in Campbell River, with his loving family by his side. He was predeceased by his father Joe (1982), his sister Leona "Noni" (1990), his sister Joanne (2003), and his mother Antoinette "Toni" (2003). He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Wanda, as well as by his brother Eugene "Dig" (Lynn) of Texada Island. Also left to miss him greatly are his three children, all of Campbell River, Debra Rafnkjelson (Warren), David (Lynda), and Denise Westfield (Lorne).

"Grampa," as he was affectionately known, was also loved by four granddaughters, Kelsie (Jason), Rikki (B.J.), Carly (Ian), and Richelle, as well as by three great-granddaughters, Preslee, Blair, and Emerson. Phil also leaves behind his brother-in-law Orval (Margaret) of Kelowna, B.C., several nieces and nephews, as well as many long time friends, particularly Dave Gyles and the "Bowen Island Boys."

Phil was born and raised in Victoria, B.C. He worked for his father at Pedneault Logging, spending several years working on Bowen Island. He and Wanda moved to Bowen in 1957 and stayed until 1964. Phil and Dig eventually bought Pedneault Logging from their dad and spent the coming years logging on several islands and in various inlets up and down the coast.

He and Wanda moved to Campbell River in 1968 and have remained since. Phil continued to work in the logging industry until his retirement in 1991.

Phil was busy throughout his retirement years, whether puttering in his meticulously-kept shop, walking along the beach collecting golf balls, helping build fences, decks, and houses, or lending a hand for anything else that needed to be done. He could always be counted on to have just the right tool, piece of wood, or chunk of metal that was necessary for the task at hand. He was most happy to spend his days sitting and visiting on the sundeck, camping and waterskiing at Upper Quinsam Lake, or having family BBQs. The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Robert Ramsey, Barb and Marlene from Home Care, as well as the many other kind people that have helped during this difficult time.

There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers, for those wishing, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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Cameron passed away at the age of 55 on February 26, 2013. He was born in Victoria on September 4, 1957. He grew up, went to school and lived in Campbell River most of his life. Cameron will always be remembered by family and friends.

A Celebration of Life is to be announced at a later date.

There is an online Memorial Page dedicated to CameronDavidMawhinny at Imorial.com.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 71 (COMOX VALLEY) School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) seeks an Expression of Interest for School Exterior Painting of Aspen Park Elementary and Queneesh Elementary.

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing Itof isShirley with great theWednesday, family announces Rose sadness Anderle on Februarythe 20, passing 2013 at of Shirley Rose Anderle on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Vancouver General Hospital.

Vancouver General Hospital.

Shirley was born June 29, 1947 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Shirley was born June 29, 1947 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Shirley is survived by her sisters Nancy Kidd, Bobbie Kidd and Shirley survivedKidd. by her sister Nancy Kidd, Bobbie Kidd and brother isRaymond brother Raymond Kidd.

Shirley will will be Mark Shirley be forever forever missed missed by by her her loving lovingchildren children Mark Anderle (Ligaya) (Ligaya) and and Joey Joey Kidd.

Kidd. Her Her beloved beloved grandchildren Grandchildren Anderle Grace and Whicher-Sharp(Rob) and Grace andChristian.

Christian.Niece NieceCatherine Catherine Whicher-Sharp(Rob) nephews DavidDavid and Eddie. had many friends and nephews and Shirley Eddie. Shirley had manywherever friends she went. she went. wherever Shirley was wasdedicated dedicatedto to helping others everywhere Shirley helping others everywhere she she went. went.

Shirley Shirley spent spent many many years years with with the the Salvation Salvation Army.

Army. Shirley Shirley taught taught Catechism Catechism at the the local local Church.

Church. Shirley Shirley started started driving driving for for River River City City Taxi Taxi and and in in the the end end worked worked as as aa Driver Driver and and Dispatcher 287-TAXI. Dispatcher at 287-TAXI. Shirley by her her husband husbandOtto Ottoinin1983.

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Shirley was was predeceased predeceased by AAMemorial Club on on 10th 10th MemorialService Service will will be be held held at at The The Alano Alano Club Ave, 2013 at at 12:30 12:30 Ave,Campbell CampbellRiver River on on Sunday, Sunday, March March 10th, 10th, 2013 p.m. will aa pot-luck lunch so please bring aa p.m.This This willbe be pot-luck lunch to so share. please bring small plate of something small plate of something to share.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS 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.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become a Community Support Worker

Comox Valley Law Firm.

Seeking full-time conveyancer with minimum of ďŹ ve (5) years experience.

Knowledge of econveyance and BC online ďŹ ling prerequisite. Wages will reect experience.

Please contact: Shirley Williamson email: shirley@allenlaw.ca Telephone : (250) 703-2583

HELP WANTED DAVE LANDON Motors has an opening for an Automotive Salesperson. This is a full time commissioned position and comes with a full beneďŹ ts package. The position requires a commitment of time, energy, constant learning, proďŹ ciency 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.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

We are a full service facility with an engineering department, mechanical shop, fab/welding shop, machine shop, and parts department. Top union rates and beneďŹ ts along with good safety habits make this a great place to work.

The Successful successful candidate will have experience working on forestry / industrial mobile equipment including Grapple Yarders.

This position requires working in the ďŹ eld the majority of time.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

LEGALS

LEGALS

We are seeking experienced, customer-focused pharmacists to join our team in Nanaimo, Courtenay and Campbell River.

We offer: • Competitive salary • Benefits package • Clinical training • Scheduled meal breaks • Employee purchase discount • Career advancement

Kitasoo Forest Company Limited NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT Kitasoo Forest Company Limited (KFCL), a forest company wholly owned by the Kitasoo / Xai’xais First Nations, hereby gives notice to advertise its Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP). The geographic area of the FSP covers the Kitasoo / Xai’xais First Nations’ Traditional Territory (as indicated on the map and described as forest development units). A review and comment period of sixty (60) days is open for stakeholders, interested parties or members of the public to provide written input regarding the FSP content.

Opportunities also exist to practice as: • Clinical Patient Care Pharmacist • Certified Diabetes Educator • Anticoagulation Pharmacist

Copies of the FSP can be viewed at the Capacity Forest Management ofďŹ ce in Campbell River (8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 5:00pm) March 1 to April 30, 2013 (excluding weekends and holidays) or online at: www.capfor.ca Persons wanting to register their input are invited to do so in writing prior to April 30, 2013 when the review and comment period will expire.

• Long Term Care Specialist • Certified Injection Pharmacist • Travel Medicine Pharmacist

To apply, please contact: Shawn Sangha, B.Sc. (Pharm) Pharmacy Operations Manager Tel: 604-272-7469 ssangha@londondrugs.com

Please direct written submissions for the review and comment period to: KFCL FSP Review and Comment Capacity Forest Management Ltd. 1761A Redwood St., Campbell River, BC V9W 3K7 For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact Ryan Clark, RPF at (250) 287.2120 or ryanclark@capfor.ca.

This advertisement serves as notice to all trappers, guide outďŹ tters and recreation operators concerning proposed forest development operations of KFCL within the FSP area.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Dogwood Dental is looking for a full or part time Registered

Dental Hygienist

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Email Resume to: christi@dogwooddental.com or drop your resume off at 150 Dogwood Street, Campbell River

Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #100497.

Full -Time Diesel Mechanic â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with marine and generator would be an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Work to be performed in the ďŹ eld as well as in shop â&#x20AC;˘ Must be good with troubleshooting, and able to work unsupervised â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a valid Class 5 Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License, driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract is required with resume â&#x20AC;˘ Wage negotiable depending on experience â&#x20AC;˘ Full beneďŹ t package

Hypnotherapy & Counselling Brian E. Daly MH.CHt

250-205-0358

POWER & MARINE INC.

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Not Just another Handyman!

23 yrs experience. Specializing in roofs/repairs, drywall/repair, fencing/repair,door & window replacement, framing/rot repair & dump runs. Seniors Discount. Serving C.R.- Courtenay - Sayward. RENO 250203-3315

COUNSELLING

WHITEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DIESEL EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Heavy Duty/ Commercial Transport Mechanic Carmac Diesel Ltd.,

PERSONAL SERVICES

Email resume with driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract to ofďŹ ce@whitesdiesel.com Apply in person at #2 -2705 North Island Hwy Fresh Water Marina ~ No phone calls please ~

Instructor, Psychology

HANDYPERSONS

an Associate Dealer for International, is looking for a full time licenced heavy duty mechanic.

Applicants must have experience in the service and repair of trucks, trailers and equipment.

Good communication, troubleshooting and analytical skills required.

CVI Inspection CertiďŹ cate and experience with Cummins, Detroit and Caterpillar would be an asset. Email resumes to: cori@carmacdiesel.com

to join Dr. Lathangue and his team.

Research and Planning Analyst

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Air Brake Course

Comox Valley Campus

RIDING LESSONS & Spring Break camps at Balance Equestrian Centre. All ages/abilities welcome, qualiďŹ ed, experienced instructors and quiet horses. Susan 250-2036042 www.BalanceEquestrian.ca

â&#x20AC;˘ ICBC Licensed 1st Class Driving School Courtenay 250-897-9875 â&#x20AC;˘ Campbell River 250-204-9875 www.instructordarryl.com

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:

Operations Planner Master Mechanic Ticketed Automotive Mechanic Heavy Duty Mechanic GIS Summer Student Detailed job postings can be viewed at

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

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

Health Care Assistants

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD HEAD CHEF Needed, April Point Resort & Spa, Quadra Island, April - Oct 2013. email: matthew_arnott@obmg.com

INSURANCE Autoplan Manager & Level 1 or 2 Agents required for busy location INSIDE SUPERSTORE in Campbell River.

Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duties to include, but not limited to the training and mentoring of staff and overseeing day to day functions of a busy Autoplan ofďŹ ce.

Agents must be experienced with all types of ICBC transactions and possess exceptional customer service skills. Flexible hours and competitive wage & beneďŹ t package.

Send resume to Donna Dobish either by Fax 604-983-6933 or email to

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PROUDLYY SERV RVING IN OUR R COMM MMUNITY FOR R 40 YEARS

PET CARE SERVICES 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.

CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE after March 15, 2013 for hire.

Feller Buncher, Log Loaders, Hoe Chuckers, Processors, Skidders and stump to dump service. Call Dan 250-613-6553

ELECTRICAL

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ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical.

250-204-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

Looking for a NEW job? www.bcjobnetwork.com

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

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PAINTING SPRING TIME SPECIALS for Painting and Drywall Repairs.

Painting of walls to 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; room 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; foot ceiling,$ 195.00. Includes 2 coats of Cloverdale paint to walls.

TAXES included in price. Drywall patch 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to wall.$ 145.00, drywall installed, tape, ďŹ lled, sanded, primed ready for paint. All work guaranteed, NO mess to clean up during or after job is complete.

Book your FREE estimate for your painting and drywall repairs. FREE quotes to Restoration Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, for Seal coats, drywall repairs, texture repairs, painting repairs, power washing. Helping People and Restoration Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to take care of their Homes and Business with drywall repairs and painting repairs since 1994 Ltd. Call Jason @250797-5067 for FREE ESTIMATEâ&#x20AC;?S or Email @jdhpainting@telus.net Thank You

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Finishing and Renovations Interior Renovations Professional Painting Drywall & Mudding repair Finish Carpentry, Trimwork Custom Fir Kitchens, Fireplace Mantels Husband & Wife Team Free estimates Design House 250-204-4417 www.DesignHouseBC.com

PETS

March 23 & 24

Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #100498.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GARDENING

SHADWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PET GROOMING Accepting new clients.

Small dogs only please.

CertiďŹ ed groomer 10+ years.

Check us out on Facebook!

250-895-9285

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ART OBJECTS WANTED. SYBIL ANDREWS linocut pictures, any series.

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

FRIENDLY FRANK MAHOGANY BI-FOLD doorsdifferent sizes+ 2 exterior doors, $99. 250-830-0041.

WHITE TOILET in good condition, $20 obo. (250)830-0782.

FUEL/FIREWOOD BIG CORDS Seasoned ďŹ r ďŹ rewood. Split & delivered $155.

Yard Service. (250)204-9959.

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.

FURNITURE

RATTAN SUNROOM Set. Five Piece.

Sofa, chair, 2 swivel reclining chairs and foot stool. $1000 Firm.

Please call 250-941-2809.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

GARAGE SALES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

TOWNHOUSES

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR RENT

WILLOW POINT- 4 bdrm duplex.

2812B Fairmile. Avail immed. $975. 250-898-8462.

MOVING Sale huge price reductions on all showroom cabinetry, ďŹ xtures, houseplants, natural stone tiles, sinks, fossils etc. Sale on now we are open Monday - Friday from 9 - 4:30 we will be open on Saturday March 9 from 9am - 1 pm.

Rockland Granite 1690A Maple Street

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

JEWELS, FURS

HOMES FOR RENT 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 1245 Mountain View Place.

FUR COATS, size 13/14: Lovely white beaver $300.

Russian mink & Hudson seal with mink collar, $150. each.

Call Lee (250)337-8857.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

MEDICAL SUPPLIES SUNBURST MEDICAL large persons walker, with seat and basket. Very good condition. $140. Call (250)331-4203.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GOLFERS SPECIAL, 1994 Yamaha golf cart, gas engine, new battery and tires. Very good shape, $1795 obo. Call Richard (250)871-2933.

GREAT LOCATION in Comox only $280,000. Attractive 3 bdrm, 2 bath home at 645 Torrence Rd, on large 7,405 Sq Ft Lot with private fenced back yard. Single car garage, RV or Boat parking. Wired workshop or ofďŹ ce separate entrance.

Close to schools and 19 Wing.

Incl 6 appliances in VG condition. NO Agents. Call to view 250-339-1117.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED BROKEN or un-wanted washers, dryers, stoves, fridges.

Free pick-up. 250-202-8776.

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

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

$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.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PORT HARDY 2400 sq ft house has been totally revamped, all new wiring, heating, plumbing & all new appliances. Large private yard with good sized deck & patio. Ample room for RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, boats - has lots of potential. $255,000.

Call 250-230-7540 or 250-2300676.

HOUSES FOR SALE 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 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

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 wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell?

Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make payments?

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

Call: 1-250-616-9053

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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1 & 2 Bdrms available at the Cedarbrook Apts. Heat & hot water included. Adult oriented.

Indoor cat welcome. On-site laundry. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Req. Call 250914-0105 to view.

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.

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 2 bedrm newly renovated oceanview condo. Wheel chair accessible. insuite laudr, NS,Single person,1 small pet.$675 /mth avail immdiately. Ref Req.250-926-0019

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40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville.

Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-735-0239.

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.

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CAMPBELL RIVER, 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo/Apt, includes elec F/P, D/W, $750 mo. Avail March. 1. Hans (250)286-1876 CAMPBELL RIVER- 2-bdrm in quiet 6-plex, N/S. Avail now. $685. (250)204-2797 CAMPBELL RIVER- Bachelor /1 bdrm, close to town. Quiet, secure, adult oriented, 820 Alder Street. $550. Avail Mar 15. Call 250-830-4056.

CR 2 Bdrm in clean, quiet 6 plex. Downtown-1011 Hemlock St. New carpet, stove, fridge, paint. Prvt. entry, no stairs. Lg storage. N/P. Onsite laundry. $650/mnth. Avail. now. Steve or Elsa at 250923-6220 or 250-830-3972.

3-4 BDRM Rancher. Wired shed (12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;). $1050./mo.

Avail. May 1st. 879 Shellbourne, C.R. (250)286-4246.

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 BLACK CREEK, 2 bdrm suite, 4 appls. N/P, Hydro incld, Refs $750/mo w/1yr lease $800 w/ 6 mo. lease 337-5310 CAMPBELL RIVER- centrally located, cute 2 bdrm 1 full bath home, ocean view, W/D, D/W, garage. Lots of storage & large fenced yard. N/S, pets neg. $950/mo + util. Avail.

Mar. 15. Call 250-339-9924.

MINUTES FROM Storries Beach- L/T tenant, 55+, 2 bdrms, F/S, D/W, airtight, garage, storage, NS/NP. Refs. $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 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- 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.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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

SHARED FURNISHED accommodation for reliable, quiet clean person. Rockland area, private entry, W/D. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Cable, wiďŹ , utils incld. Avail April. 1. $550. 778-420-2273

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.

SUITES, LOWER

ROCKLAND House. Lg 1bdr, din/Liv, F/S/D, Ldry/Bldg. No smokers. $675. 250-220-0814, jlj408@gmail.com Avail Mar 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 Turnkey Ocnfrt. 1 Bd. Avail. immed. N/S,N/P. $1,100-1,250 /mnth. Randy 250-830-4222

Under New Management 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.

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

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.

MERECROFT AREA Furnished bachelor suite. Avail Apr 1. Utils, wireless access, incld. W/D, private entry, smoke outside. Refs & dam. dep. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.$750. 250-287-9648

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 2 BDRM near all amen. $660.

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

CREEKSIDE VILLAGE

TOWNHOUSES 555 ROCKLAND RD. Quality, near new 2 bedroom townhouses in a quiet area. Units have fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer and 1 1/2 bathrooms.

Close to schools, playground and N.Is College.

Avail. April 1 $775 Small pets ok Phone Lorne

250-203-7196 WANTED TO RENT 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.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 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 98,000 KMS. Ford Explorer XLS. 4 Doors + Extras. $7100.

Call 250-287-2009.

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.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1995-FORD EXPLORER. 4x4 w/ X LT fully loaded. Excellent cond. Original owner. Approx.

250,000kms. $2495 O.B.O. 250-923-4924.

CRIME-FREE MULTI-HOUSING

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

â&#x20AC;˘Phone: 250-204-8118 CERTIFIED BUILDING

1992 NISSAN Stanza LE. Power breaks, steering, windows. New breaks. Complete tune up. Good tires. $2400 O.B.O. 250-204-6411.

MOTORCYCLES 2003 GOLDKEY HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY. Black and silver. 14,000km. $85,000 in receipts. $25,000. 250-9233431 or 250-202-1340

2003 WIND STAR VAN. Automatic remote starter, Bruno lift.

Comes with or without scooter.

147,400 km. Fully inspected. $7000. (250)338-1961.

We offer:

UTILITY TRAILERS 2003 TITANIUM Glendale RV. 33 ft, Blocked & skirted in Parksville resort in a large fenced yard. Complete with ďŹ re pit & large shed. Unit is fully furnished & ready to move in. $26,500 or reasonable offer. Call 780-910-7838 UTILITY TRAILER 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; box.

New last Oct. 2000lbs rated.

Used to haul motorcycle. $1600. Port Hardy. 250-9497333.

Phone 250- 286-4838 250- 204-8118

MARINE

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

1998 MAZDA V6 B4000, RWD Automatic. 165000km.

Good cond. Reliable vehicle. $3800 OBO. Call or text: 250202-6365

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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Ashley Osachuk attempts to pin her opponent at the BC High School Wrestling Championships in Duncan last weekend. Osachuk reclaimed her title as provincial champion.

Wrestlers grapple with province’s best Last weekend seven Campbell River wrestlers were podium-bound at the 2013 BC High School Wrestling Championships in Duncan.

Timberline finished with their best team and individual results ever, with three medals and four topsix placings. The wolves earned a tenth place finish in the boys division, and an impressive fourth place finish in the team aggregate division (including both boys and girls team points).

Individually, Timberline was led by the lone grade 12 and returning provincial champ, Ashley Osachuk, who claimed her second title in as many years.

Close behind was Brett Nelson who lost a hard fought match in the finals.

Nelson was inches away from pinning his opponent, before he escaped from his grasps.

The bout was named the most outstanding match of the tournament, which was voted on by all of the tournament officials.

Another Timberline silver medal was earned by grade 9 Conlan Foy. Last season Foy was named the Up and Coming Campbell River wrestler, and he did not disappoint with his outstanding performance this year.

“He has great training partners, and even though he may be a bit smaller and

less experienced than his teammates, that doesn’t deter him, which has ultimately made him into a better wrestler,” says coach Paul Murphy of Timberline.

Rounding out the top six for the wolves was Dawson McKay, who had his best tournament of the season.

“Dawson really impressed us this weekend. He is proving that he is not just a big strong guy, he is a good wrestler too,” Murphy says.

Carihi too had some great results at the top tournament of the year. Mike Herman earned a silver medal, losing a close match in the finals. This is their best boys finish since coach

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“I thought he had it,” says a proud Sparling, “even though he did not win the gold, I still think he was the better wrestler in the finals.”

Hailey Dean was the other Carihi wrestler to earn some hardware, finishing third and taking home the bronze medal. Dean lost a close match on the first day, and then dominated on day two, on her way to the bronze.

Grade 9 Alison McPhee finished in fifth place, who competed outside of her regular division.

Other competing wrestlers were Petro Kindy-

Olsen and Alex Jinda. Both are grade 9 Carihi athletes who did not see the podium this weekend, but gained some valuable for the following season.

Next up for our local wrestlers is the National Championships this April in Saskatoon. The Campbell River Wrestling Association will be organizing hot dog sales at Save On Foods and Discovery Foods, and will be bagging groceries at Super Store next month to help pay for expenses to Saskatoon. They will also be handing out a wrestling magazine at each event that will highlight the top local wrestlers, and will profile the success of wrestling within our community.

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With the JumpCamp “Wild In The Woods” contest a big hit last weekend, the park on Forbidden Plateau is looking great for the first session on March 9, 10.

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Graczak Scholarship encourages local talent and love for music The Virginia Graczak Music Scholarship, and the related Margaret Gracza Fine Art Award, were founded in 2001 by Campbell River retirees Susie and Michael Moscovich.

Both initiatives were named after cherished women in Susie’s life – the music scholarship in honour of her high school piano teacher, Virginia Graczak; the Fine Art Award in honour of Susie’s stepmother, Margaret Gracza.

North Island College’s Fine Art department administers the latter; the former is a more personal and lavish affair, with funds raised by black tie galas held in the Moscovich’s home.

Though the “black tie” bit is optional, the scrumptious dinner, cocktails, and accompanying live concert make this a night to truly remember.

For the past 10 years, the Moscoviches have hosted these galas on adjacent Friday and Saturday nights. Fifty ticketholders per night (who purchase a ticket for $75) are treated to a concert at which the winners of the piano and voice competition from the previous year perform.

To top it off, a local artist is featured each year; he or she donates an original work of art – one that a lucky ticketholder wins in the Saturday night draw.

The VGMS is open to students from school districts 71 and 72. The adjudications take place in May at the Moscovich home. The applicants are vetted by the CR Friends of Music, who administer the funds. Patricia Miller, a Toronto Conservatory adjudicator, has been associated with the VGMS since its inception.

The scholarship, both piano and voice, is intended to encourage local talent, as well as a love for, and an interest in, music.

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SCENE & HEARD PROCESS Connor Lucas of Courtenay (left), 2012 winner of Virginia Graczak Voice Scholarship, Susie Moscovich, founder of VGMS and Matthew Krell, participant in 2012 Virginia Graczak Piano.

Pictured are long time supporters, Diane Patterson, Janet Lackey, Oda and Dale Blackburn, whose son Matthew was the winner of the 2011 VGMS piano scholarship.

Pictured with the hostess are Sandi and Doug Hengel arriving at the black tie optional gala.

Dr. Michael Moscovich with VGMS supporter, Jean Assmus, was the chef for the gala evening and is grateful for the donations from Thrifty Foods, Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery and the Comox Bakery Cafe.

Long time VGMS supporters Jacquie and Dr. Bob Gordon and Eileen and Joe Painter.

Pictured are Jana Watt, Linda Patrick and Marlene Wright of Campbell River enjoying the VGMS pre-concert cocktail hour.

Susie Moscovich poses with glass artists, Bob McLeod and Shannon Proctor-McLeod with one of their works of art.

Mallory Lawrence with mother, Nancy. Mallory, who is three weeks away from a diploma from the International Culinary Institute, Vancouver, very kindly donated her skills

Pictured are Campbell River Friends of Music members and piano teachers, Cindy Taylor and Lynda Baechler.

The CR Friends of Music are the administrators of the Virginia Graczak Music Scholarship.

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