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The hearing book that will save you $95 Fishing Fishing Corner Corner Looking for some good autumn reading? I recently came across a book called “Thinking About Hearing Aids?” It’s written by Peter Slobin, an audiologist from UBC, and I simply couldn’t put it down. OK, it’s not exactly Fifty Shades of Grey, but for anyone ready to pursue better hearing, it truly is a must read. This pithy little paperback answers all
of your questions about make you feel. hearing function, “Always focus on loss and your goal of correction. Just creating a as important better life,” as the facts writes Slobin. and figures, “At first however, when you Slobin wear hearing addresses aids it may Martin some of the take a while Jurek emotional to get used Your Health issues to the idea, surrounding but as you hearing loss, such become accustomed as why people avoid to them, you may find them and how getting it becomes easier and hearing aids might easier, until the time
North Islander presented with forestry award The Canadian Institute of Forestry/ Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) announced its 2013 national award recipients at a gala banquet held in Corner Brook, Newfoundland this week. Several hundred CIF-IFC members from across Canada were in attendance for the Institute’s 105th conference and annual general meeting. CIFIFC President Michel Vallée presented the James M. Kitz Award to Mr. Jonathan Lok of Port McNeil, British Columbia. The award was
created in memory of James Kitz - who was a member of both the Institute and of the College of Alberta Professional Foresters, and passed away at 36 years of age. This award recognizes individuals who make significant, unique and outstanding contributions in the field of forestry, early in their career. Lok is a passionate and dedicated forest professional, former President of the Association of BC Forest Professionals their first ever forest technician President; and the Institute’s incoming second Vice
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comes when hearing aids don’t hold the same emotional charge they used to—they just become part of your life.” Having been in the industry more than 15 years, I know people have many questions along the way, but sometimes are afraid to ask or feel completely overwhelmed. It’s great to be able to offer my clients a resource that will answer those questions that arise in the middle of the night. Anyone interested in getting this book can call our office; the first three people to do
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email: dond@campbellrivermirror.com It was another sold out chum derby at Brown’s Bay on the weekend and the anglers who attended were after the cash money and bragging rights for the year. Each year there is fishing, socializing and Ryan Brown wins 1st Prize entertainment the event of $1000 for 19.5lb Chum was a huge success.
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The anglers pay a registration fee and this year more than 660 fish were brought in. The derby is attended by anglers from the mainland, the island and many locals. Last week a steady flow of shore fishermen were lining up the beaches in hopes of catching a Coho, wild Coho must be released and the area At Salmon Point can be congested with anglers on the weekend. Crabbing can be very good in local areas when the salmon fishing is quiet. The freshwater fishing can be mercial crabs very good at Shannon Fee with com the moment as the warm weather continues, Small pothole lakes can be fun if you can get off shore. The upper Campbell has produced some very nice trout in the past weeks.
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so will receive a free copy. Don’t worry, you can always get a copy for just $5 after that. And because I believe in the book and all it has to offer, anyone who reads it and then purchases a hearing aid will receive a $100 “Educated Customer Discount.” So read it – you won’t be disappointed.
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