Special Features - Wave – Spring 2015 Edition

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CONTENTS Breanna Podlasly – Stars in her eyes

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She excitedly says the show just got picked up for a third season and she’s eager to get back on set, likely sometime in June or July. “Everybody on that set is extremely hilarious,” says Podlasly of her co-stars. While in Vancouver for filming she stays with family; her father is a pilot so she’s fortunate enough to get good deals on flights.Those connections have been a blessing for Podlasly whose rise through the ranks has been swift, considering she only started acting just over a year ago.

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The Sointula native moved to Campbell River three years ago with her dad to attend North Island College with a goal to become a veterinarian.

“I had my schedule all lined up to go to North Island College to get a Bachelor of Science and I realized it was just not what I wanted to do,” Podlasly said. As it turns out, acting was her true passion. So, at the age of 19, Podlasly applied for a scholarship to Vancouver Film School.

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With the help of former city councillor and videographer Ryan Mennie, she starred in a dramatic film about growing up in Sointula and the opportunities that are hard to come by on the small island, which lies north east of Port McNeill. That film got Podlasly a partial scholarship to cover half the tuition but unfortunately, as circumstances would dictate, she was forced to turn it down. Good things, however, were still to come her way. “That video got me my agent,” Podlasly said.

“If it wasn’t for (Ryan Mennie) I wouldn’t be where I am.”

As it is often said, making it in show business is typically all about who you know. And for Podlasly, that rang true.While working at Starbucks in the Campbell River Target store, Podlasly was introduced to a co-worker’s relative who happened to be a talent agent. After seeing Podlasly’s video, the agent took her on as a client and the rest, as they say, is history.

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“If I didn’t know the right people, I’d be doomed,” Podlasly says. “I’m so lucky.” Her first job was a one-time role on the former CBC television series Arctic Air, which followed a family through the ups-and-downs of owning an airline. “It was my first day on the job, and the director looked at me and said ‘you’re going to go somewhere.’ I was so excited,” Podlasly recalls. “I had no acting training and I’m from a small community.”

From there, Podlasly nabbed her role on “The 100” and she’s even branched out to the big screen. She will appear in a wedding scene and in the crowd at a funeral in the upcoming 60s-era inspired film “Age of Adaline”, which stars Blake Lively and is set to hit theatres in March.

And though she’s already garnering her own legion of fans, Podlasly admits to getting a little starstruck. During filming, she encountered actor Ryan Reynolds who was on set to visit wife Lively. “I walked right by him and grazed his arm and I started freaking out,” Podlasly recalls.

“Everyone was like ‘Breanna, calm down!’”But Podlasly can be forgiven for getting a little excited, after all, big things are happening for the young star in the making. Not only is she breaking in to the TV and film industry, but she’s also making a name for herself as an artist.

In her down time, Podlasly draws. It started as a hobby that she picked

up from her grandma and her mom.

“When I was really young and we were coming across on the ferry from Sointula, my mom would draw on her pad of paper, usually horses,” Podlasly says. “I would always say, ‘I can’t wait to draw like you when I grow up’ and I gradually picked it up.”

While she takes an interest in deviant art – there’s a drawing of a tiger wearing a top hat hanging on the wall of her living room – she often draws whatever the mood strikes her.But no matter the drawing, whether it be a tiger, a wolf, dog, cat, or bear, they all start with graphite and some – but not all – evolve from there.

“I have pencil crayons if I feel it needs colour,” Podlasly says. “I just started using markers.”

The hobby took on a life of its own just six months ago when Podlasly’s aunt asked if she could draw her a boat. “When I was done, she asked how much she could pay me. I said ‘nothing, you don’t have to pay me anything.’ But she insisted,” Podlasly says. “I went down to Impressions Gallery and they said it was worth $150. I had just been laid off for four months from work

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so I was like ‘wow, I can get paid money for something I love do?’ So I made a website and it took off from there.”

Since Christmas, Podlasly has sold a few drawings and taken commissions. She was also the featured artist of the month at the Campbell River Art Gallery in December.

“I had a couple of people come in and watch me do my art,” Podlasly says. “And I raised over $500 for the SPCA doing Christmas cards.” But while she enjoys her art, it’s acting where her heart truly lies.

“I want to pursue acting; I want to get main roles,” Podlasly says. “Art is great, it’s amazing. You have to have some kind of a creative outlet, but art is not something I’ll do forever, it’s more a temporary thing.

I’ll keep drawing but it’s not something I’m relying on.”

In the meantime, Podlasly has started a log scaling course at North Island College in hopes of getting her certificate this spring or summer. Her plan is to get a job with a steady stream of income to save up enough money to move to Vancouver and pursue bigger film roles.“I don’t know when, I don’t know how,” Podlasly says.

“But I will get there.”

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Ocean Pacific Marine’s boatyard and store keeps Campbell River’s marine industry afloat

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s the weather warms up, boaters start getting the itch to get out on the water. But before they do, they’ll want to make sure they’re wellstocked with the right gear.

And the best way to find out what the latest and greatest in marine equipment is to attend Ocean Pacific Marine’s Annual Marine Show. Set this year for 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, the Marine Show has been a fixture on the Campbell River boating calendar for over 20 years.

And it not only benefits commercial and pleasure boating operators, the Marine Show will also support the Campbell River Hospice Society. All proceeds from a silent auction will go towards the society.

"This silent auction is not to be missed as it is packed with great products and supports a great cause,” said Laura Kempling, Ocean Pacific Quality Systems Manager.

Ocean Pacific knows the local waters as well as anyone. The company has been operating since 1985 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary. They’ve come a long way since Bruce and Linda Kempling opened a small marine store at a location on the Island Highway now called Pier Street in downtown Campbell River

The area by the government dock had been a marine story and shipyard location since the 1940s. Five years later, the company purchased the shipyard next door and began operating the two marine railways, their first taste of the marine repair industry. They then demolished the old store and built a new 5,000 square foot shop at the same location.

Over the next 17 years, Ocean Pacific outgrew its Pier Street location. "We saw a significant need for a more substantial boatyard here in Campbell River,” said owner Bruce Kempling.

So, after four years of planning, Ocean Pacific Marine Store & Boatyard opened at its current location in the Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre in May 2007.

The boatyard became the largest boat repair yard north of Victoria and operates the largest Marine Travelift on Vancouver Island. Ocean Pacific services commercial vessels and yachts which require: Outfitting and installation of standard equipment; upgrade and modification to equipment and systems; periodic and scheduled maintenance; Structural modification and repair.

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The company has considerable experience in the repair of all types of hulls including wood, fibreglass, aluminum and steel.

The boatyard is located next to the Marine Store in Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre and provides 5,982 sq. meters of hard surface which is serviced by a 110-ton Travelift. That piece of equipment gives the company the capacity to lift boats up to 90 feet long and a 24 foot beam.

In addition to lifts, in many cases, Ocean Pacific can perform repairs with boats still in the water using their 200 feet of working dock space, saving vessel owners time and money.

They also offer haul out and boat storage, keeping your vessel high and dry during the winter.

Ocean Pacific employees provide technical expertise specific to vessel refit and repair and command a wide range of product knowledge. And anything they don’t know, they outsource to local companies that can provide a wide range of expertise specific to the the

marine industry. Such services are marine survey and naval architecture.

Ocean Pacific accesses specialized services (fire suppression installations, for example) from local providers which are registered contractors with Ocean Pacific. The company employs on average, 35 people.

Meanwhile, the annual Marine Show is the store’s biggest event of the year and has something for everyone including fun for kids, food, live music as well as tours of the Coast Guard vessel CCGS Cape Palmerston.

A highlight of this year’s show will be the local vessel called the Northern Lights which will be representing Campbell River in the 2015 Van Isle 360° boat race and will be featured on site during the marine show and available for viewing.

There will be representatives from the Vancouver and Seattle boat shows attending as well so you could save the trip and stay in Campbell River to access some of the top product and expertise on the coast.

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Wedding rings are all about love and personality

Much more than just an ordinary ring, a wedding ring is the concrete sign of your marital status. It is also a symbol of the romantic union between you and your soulmate. Not long ago, a future bride and groom would have chosen a simple ring to mark this new stage in their lives. Today, wedding rings are made in the image of the couple and their era, coming in original shapes and colours.

A wedding ring should reflect your personality, since it will likely stay on your finger for the rest of your life. Choosing the right one can present quite a challenge and is a good reason why current fashion or impulse should never rule over personal preference.

There are no longer any set rules for wedding rings, and more and more are set with precious stones. Future brides used to avoid sapphires, rubies and emeralds but these stones are now very much appreciated by those who like the idea of a colour to match their personality. Just remember that overly large stones should be avoided; a wedding ring should always be elegant and fairly discreet.

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Makeup tips for brides and bridesmaids Few events are more photographed than weddings.

Needless to say, wedding participants hope to look their best for the celebrations. Women often find that well applied cosmetics can enhance their beauty and help ensure they are picture-perfect.

The key to wedding makeup is finding a balance between application that will come across well in person and will look good in photographs.

Professional makeup artists understand just how heavy a hand to use to apply makeup, but the do-it-yourselfer may need some instruction to master wedding day makeup.

Often the key to wedding makeup is simplicity. Brides want their best features enhanced and have the makeup add to their

beauty rather than outshine it.

Brides want guests to notice their faces and gowns and not their makeup. Here are some tips brides can employ in an effort to put their best faces forward.

Begin preparations a few days prior to the wedding. If you will be enhancing your skin colour with a spray-tan, do so at least two days prior to the wedding. By the third day the colour will set and appear more natural.

The same idea applies to your brows. Tweezing, waxing and threading can create irritation and redness. Have your brows professionally shaped a few days before the wedding and then do a minor touch-up with your tweezer the night before. This allows your skin to recover and redness to dissipate.

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moisturized skin. Apply a few layers of moisturizer, preferably one with an SPF if you will be spending time out in the sun.

When the moisturizer is completely absorbed and dry, use a skin priming product that will help keep your foundation locked into place.

Match your foundation colour to your natural skin colour. When these colours don't match, your face may look like it is a separate shade from your neck and decolletage. If you will be tanning, then find a shade that matches the tanned colour. A foundation that has slightly yellow undertones will even out redness on the face and look better in photos. Apply the foundation thoroughly with a sponge or brush and be sure to blend it well at your neckline. Set the foundation with a matte powder.

Use an eyebrow pencil or powder to fill in your brows. This is a must for your wedding day and can really help to frame your eyes. Use small, light flicks of the pencil rather than long strokes to make the colour blend naturally. Use a brush to blend in further. Always go a shade or two lighter than your natural colour. Finish with a gel that will set the hairs into place.

Complement your lips and eyes. If you are going for a dramatic eye, opt for a more neutral lip and vice versa. Neutral colours look best for weddings and will not appear dated in photos.

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eye colours. Use a light hand to apply a neutral shade of light shadow all over the lid. Apply a medium brown to the crease of the eye and a darker brown to the very outer corner and blend thoroughly. A very light shade of shadow can be used directly under the browline and toward the inside of the eye to make eyes appear wide and bright.

Apply liner before mascara and blend it with a brush. Use mascara to lengthen lashes. If you will be using false lashes, apply them now. Err on the shorter side for fake lashes, and cut them as needed to fit your eye. Lashes that are too long or full may appear cartoonish and can be uncomfortable to wear. Connect your lashes together with the false ones with another application of mascara. Waterproof mascara will hold up through tears of joy.

Choose a long-lasting lip colour that will hold up through kisses and smiles. Lip stains work very well, as they provide that hint of colour but wear well during the day.

Another helpful tip is to perform a practice run prior to the wedding, taking some photographs to see how the makeup looks in pictures. Cameras and flashes can wash out makeup, so sometimes you need to apply just a little more than usual for it to show up on film. Certain makeup products will reflect light more, don't forget to stock up on oil-blotting papers to touch up your face during the day.

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complement that of your dress. Bring a swatch of fabric to your florist consultation, along with a photo of your dress.

along and the flora consultants can custom design it for you.

Corsages and Boutonnieres – The bride’s bouquet and the groom’s boutonnieres should complement each other.

But when it comes to the rest of your bridal party, which members should wear a corsage or boutonniere?

Reception Flowers – Wherever you plan to hold your wedding, there are many styles of floral arrangements to choose from to enhance your special day’s theme.

Traditions have changed. Today, pretty much anything goes.

Most parents and grandparents are delighted to be recognized with a flower to wear at your wedding. It’s nice to have them complement each other by adorning all of them with the same flower or style. Keep it simple and elegant – whites or creams are perfect colours for these coordinated touches.

For the ladies, you may wish to complement their dress colour. Because pinned corsages can ruin some fabrics, be sure to ask whether they prefer a pinned or wrist corsage.

If you have a Master of Ceremonies, it’s nice to have a boutonniere for him, or a lovely corsage for her. Determine the number of corsages and boutonnieres you will need before your consultation.

If your flower girl is going to wear a head wreath, take the measurement using a piece of string or ribbon. If you have a special pillow or basket you would like to use, bring it

You can double-purpose and re-use the church floral arrangements for your reception. Just delegate someone to transfer them for you. There are so many great books and magazines that offer ideas. Attending bridal shows is another great way to see what’s new and different.

All Thrifty Foods locations have wedding books for your browsing pleasure. If you see something in a magazine that captures your fancy, bring it along to your consultation.

Wedding Cakes – Your wedding cake is the centerpiece of your special day. Creating the perfect cake takes time, so reserve early. You’ll want to consider cake flavours, fillings and icing, along with the design. Also to consider – the size, whether or not there will be other desserts to choose from and if you will save the top tier for your first anniversary.

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rooms-to-be face many decisions regarding their pending nuptials, but few may prove as delicate as choosing the groomsmen for the big day. Friends who expect to be groomsmen may be disappointed if they are not ultimately chosen, while brothers may feel left out if they are not asked to walk a bridesmaid up the aisle.

Choosing groomsmen should not be taken lightly.

Grooms-to-be who are facing some difficult choices with regard to that decision can follow a few pointers to ensure they make the right call.

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✻ Pick a number. Before you even consider who you want your groomsmen to be, speak to your fiancée about how many bridesmaids she hopes to have. The number of groomsmen and bridesmaids typically matches, so your fiancée’s intentions may make your decision a lot easier. For example, if you have two brothers and several friends you’re considering, but your fiancée only intends to have a maid of honor and one bridesmaid, then you can just ask both of your brothers to serve as groomsmen. Friends are unlikely be offended if family members get the nod ahead of them, so discuss numbers with your fiancée before you begin

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trimming your list of candidates.

If you already have an idea of who you want to be your groomsmen but your choices outnumber your fiancée’s, see if she has anyone else she can add to her party so no one is left out. ✻ Choose the best man for the job. Many grooms pick a brother to serve as their best man, and while that’s a nice sentiment, it’s important that grooms recognize that being a best man carries with it some responsibility. A best man will organize the bachelor party, give a toast at the wedding and handle any post-wedding duties, such as returning the tuxes or arranging for the newlyweds’ transportation to the airport. If your brother is already incredibly busy or you doubt he is up to the task, you might be better off asking him to be a groomsman and finding another best man who’s more capable of juggling

the numerous responsibilities that come with being best man. ✻ Don’t forget your fiancée’s family. While you should not feel pressured to pick anyone in particular as your best man, if your fiancée has any brothers, ask her if she had her heart set on including any of them in the bridal party.

Some brides want their brothers to be groomsmen, so discuss this with your fiancée before asking anyone to line up beside you. This discussion can go both ways as well, as you can ask your brideto-be to include a favorite sister in her bridal party if you so desire. ✻ Confirm their availability.

When asking friends or family members to be groomsmen, it’s best to ensure they can actually make it to the ceremony. This is a concern for grooms who are planning a destination wedding

or those getting married in their fiancée’s hometown and not their own, as some guests, including potential groomsmen, may not be able to afford to attend an overseas or faraway ceremony. When asking, explain the situation to them, and let them know you fully understand if they cannot commit to being a groomsmen due to travel or financial concerns. Confirm their availability as soon as possible, as you don’t want to be down one groomsman come your big day.

For those who you want to be a groomsmen but are unable to make it, it can be a nice gesture to buy them a groomsmen gift as a token of your appreciation for their friendship.

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e all know how much time, money and planning goes into the preparations of a wedding but if you are making your own wedding wines, then you’ve already taken the smartest step towards caring enough to find out

more. Learn what wines work best for you and your guests and to take advantage of the new legislation that allows the serving of U-Brew wines at your wedding or special occasion.

Wine is a highlight to a wedding, so it’s a great

Congratulations

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Let Barb and the staff at Home Brew Factory and Wine Boutique help you choose the perfect wine to serve.

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idea to find out about the extensive choices and styles available to you from local wine makers and U-Brews.

Today many offer 100% guaranteed satisfaction, high quality grape juice and concentrate from the world’s best wine regions and the expertise to help guide you through what can often be a difficult challenge. Let their staff help you make the perfect wine to serve that will help make your day even more unique and memorable.

One important thing to remember is to that you need to make the wine ahead of time so that whatever you choose, it will have time to age.

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If you can Choosing Linens, tables, Chairs and Decor

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A big part of planning your perfect dream wedding includes the creative designs for the venue. Things you will need to plan for include small marquee tents to large frame structure tents, banquet or round tables, dishes, archways, vintage items, and white resin or wooden pecan chairs and fancy embellished linens.

Choosing Flowers A wedding would just not be the same without flowers. Every bride wants her wedding to be memorable and her choice of flowers or

arrangements should reflect her specific taste and personality. Her flowers should create a theme and punch up the "pretty" factor of your reception and appear in almost all of your formal photographs.

Choosing a DJ When choosing a DJ, it is important to be specific about your playlist.

You will need to establish a do not playlist as well as decide whether or not you will allow the DJ to take requests from your guests. Finally it is important to include songs for the Ceremony and Reception including Ceremony - Prelude music - Music for seating the mothers - Music for the

bridesmaids' processional - Music for the bride's processional - Recessional music Reception - Cocktail music pre-entrance - Entrance song - First dance song - Daddy/daughter dance song - Mother/son dance song Cocktail music post-entrance - Dinner music - Cake cutting song - Bouquet/ garter toss songs - Last dance With over 20 years of experience, the staff at All in One Party Shop can help to make your special day a success including your tents, tables, chair, linens, flowers and even a DJ. With a location in Campbell River and Comox, www.allin1partyshop.com is your go to for all your wedding needs.

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BUDGETING

Actual

Estimated

FLOWERS

Bridal Gown & Alterations

Bridal Bouquet

Headpiece & Veil

Floral Headpiece

Bride/Groom Accessories

Honour Attendant Bouquet

Hair/Make-up

Bridesmaid Bouquet

Groom’s Tuxedo Brides Ring Grooms Rings

Flower Girl Bouquet

Photography

Boutonnieres

Videography

Corsages

Ceremony Musicians

Altar Pieces

Reception Entertainment

Decorations Foliage

Favours/Candles

Rentals

Ceremony Decorations

Cake Top

Reception Decorations

Centerpiece

Rental Equipment /Lighting Wedding Licence

Total Price

Quantity

Unit Cost

Total Price

Cake Table

Total Cost:

INVITATIONS

Food/Beverage /Catering

Wedding Invitations

Rehearsal Dinner

Response Cards

Venue Rental

Thank You Cards

Miscellaneous Fees Transportation

Napkins /Matchbooks

Brides Attendants Gifts

Announcements

Grooms Attendants Gifts

Programs

Honeymoon

Other:

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12 Months to go

❏ Announce engagement ❏ Set a budget ❏ Determine who will be paying for what ❏ Decide what type of wedding: Style, size, location, time of day, etc. ❏ Draft preliminary guest lists ❏ Register for engagement gifts ❏ Gather ideas for the ceremony and reception ❏ Order thank-you notes for engagement gifts

11 Months to go

❏ Interview and hire wedding planner ❏ Plan engagement party ❏ Begin dress research ❏ Set a wedding date ❏ Start ceremony and reception location search ❏ Create a wedding website

10 Months to go

❏ Determine wedding’s color palette and theme ❏ Reserve a ceremony and reception site ❏ Research marriage licence ❏ Select the members of the bridal party ❏ Reserve a block of rooms for out of town guests

9 Months to go

❏ Make bridal salon appointments ❏ Try on wedding gowns ❏ Schedule alterations to the wedding gown ❏ Gather vendor referrals from friends and relatives ❏ Interview officiates ❏ Order and mail save-the-date cards ❏ Start meeting with vendors – photographers, caterers, bakers, videographers, florists, bands & DJs

8 Months to go

❏ Start a fitness/workout regime ❏ Contact lighting and tent rental companies ❏ Delegate agreed responsibilities to the groom

7 Months to go

❏ Finalize wedding theme ❏ Research wedding customs and traditions

6 Months to go

❏ Book baker and decide on cake flavor, design and style ❏ Book caterer ❏ Book florist and determine overall style for personal flowers and ceremony and reception décor ❏ Book ceremony musicians and reception band or DJ ❏ Book photographer and videographer

❏ Finalize guest list and mailing addresses ❏ Research invitation designs ❏ Select an officiate and discuss ceremony service ❏ Order wedding dress and accessories ❏ Book day of transportation for the bride, groom and bridal party ❏ Reserve a hotel room for the wedding night ❏ Update passports, if necessary

❏ Schedule a tasting with the caterer and confirm reception menu ❏ Send wedding announcement to The Campbell River Mirror newspaper

1 Months to go

❏ Select bridesmaids’ attire and confirm that each bridesmaid has ordered her dress ❏ Select attire for the flower girl(s) and ring bearer(s) ❏ Provide bridal shower guest list to maid-ofhonor ❏ Update registry lists for bridal shower ❏ Research honeymoon destinations ❏ Finalize invitation design and order wedding invitations with extra envelops ❏ Test drive directions before printing direction cards ❏ Reserve rental items

❏ Draft seating chart ❏ Confirm that each bridesmaid has received her dress ❏ Review ceremony details with the officiate ❏ Apply for a marriage license ❏ Send photo shot list to photographer ❏ Send the play list to band/DJ ❏ Attend bachelor/bachelorette parties ❏ Write your wedding speech/toast ❏ Prepare bride and groom emergency kits ❏ Start breaking in wedding day shoes ❏ Attend a hair and makeup trial and (take pictures) ❏ Find something old, new, borrowed and blue ❏ Attend final dress fitting ❏ Pick up the wedding rings ❏ Send seating and place cards to calligrapher

4 Months to go

1 Week to go

5 Months to go

❏ Book honeymoon ❏ Meet with hair and makeup stylists to discuss ideas ❏ Create song play and do not playlists ❏ Select first dance and other special dance songs ❏ Order wedding rings ❏ Reserve tuxedos for groom, dads and groomsmen ❏ Draft wedding program information ❏ Schedule wedding rehearsal with officiate and bridal party

3 Months to go

❏ Attend first dress fitting ❏ Plan rehearsal dinner, book space and order invitations ❏ Order or make wedding favors ❏ Purchase guest book for guest notes ❏ Request time off from work for the honeymoon ❏ Finalize flower arrangements for ceremony, reception and personal flowers ❏ Order wedding programs

2 Months to go

❏ Mail wedding invitations ❏ Keep a record of RSVP cards received ❏ Schedule a makeup and hair trial ❏ Select gifts for attendants and parents ❏ Attend bridal shower ❏ Write and mail shower thank-you notes ❏ Start drafting the wedding vows

❏ Pick-up wedding dress ❏ Have groom and groomsmen pick-up their tuxedos ❏ Give the caterer final head count ❏ Send reception location manager final seating chart and drop off seating cards ❏ Distribute wedding day timeline to vendors and bridal party ❏ Distribute contact list to vendors and bridal party ❏ Give ceremony and reception location managers a vendor contact sheet ❏ Confirm wedding day beauty appointments ❏ Confirm wedding day details with all vendors ❏ Pack for honeymoon ❏ Assign day-of responsibilities to attendants ❏ Arrange for someone to send your wedding dress to a preservationist ❏ Arrange for someone to return your groom’s tuxedo to the rental store

Day Before

❏ Organize tipping envelopes ❏ Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner ❏ Drop off ceremony accessories ❏ Give attendants and parents thank you gifts ❏ Get a manicure and pedicure

After the Wedding

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A lifestyle leap C

ongratulations! You’re getting married.

You will be making many big decisions together, which may include going from a family home or being a renter to owning your own home. Home ownership is a big lifestyle leap with many costs associated. There are many sites available to help you with your decision process, these sites are sponsored by the provincial and federal Governments as well as banking sites. Once you have decided to move forward, there are bonuses based on eligibility through the provincial and federal government.

Here are a few points to see if you could qualify: First Time Home Buyers’ Program The First Time Home Buyers’ Program reduces or eliminates the amount of property transfer tax you pay when you purchase your first home. If you qualify for the program, you may be eligible for either a full or partial exemption from the tax.

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For example, if you qualify and purchase a property with a fair market value of $400,000 with a person that doesn’t qualify, you would still qualify. If you owned a 60% interest in the property, 60% of the tax amount would be eligible for the exemption.

Do I Qualify?

To qualify for a full exemption, at the time the property is registered, you must: • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; • have lived in B.C. for 12 consecutive months immediately before the date you register the property or filed at least 2 income tax returns as a B.C. resident in the last 6 years; • have never owned an interest in a principal residence anywhere in the world at any time; • have never received a first time home buyers’ exemption or refund.

The professionals at O.J. Realty and Property Management will work with you in the next step of your life together. They will help you find the perfect home and guide you through the process of becoming a home owner. As well as advise you of programs you can seek out as a First Time Home Owner.

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Setting the stage for your best catering experience

by Ashley Velanko

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s you begin your search for your perfect caterer, you will want to ask for sample dinner cater menus for your perusal. Please keep in mind that most establishments are happy to customize menus to suit the bridal couple and are often able to consider special requests dietary needs, allergy concerns, tastes or preferences you or your guests may have.

The prices are usually per person for each menu and are stated at the top of each page. Some may offer to include children under 5 in the head count, free of charge and a few may offer a break for children aged 5-11.

Often, your caterer will offer other services such as full bartending (purchasing, providing and serving the bar), serving wine, serving cake etc. These options and costs are better explained and detailed in a meeting with your caterer and yourselves (or your representative). To keep things moving smoothly and avoid stress during such a busy time, be sure to allow yourself time for this very important planning session. Often the caterer will adapt their schedule to meet at your convenience.

Generally, menu costs include standard services such as setting up the food/plates on the banquet tables, cut/ serve food, clear plates and table clutter, confirm with guests if they have had enough food or wish seconds, tear down banquet tables, tidy kitchen/prep area, removal of all dishes, food and food service equipment and if needed, a later return at approximately midnight to clear the coffee service.

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Other options to consider are help with wine service, and cutting and and serving the cake. This may or may not be included in your menu cost. Additional items to be budgeted for could be additional servers, or additional time past the standard time offered. Often if those are needed, you may be charged at an hourly rate for each server required.

The best way for you

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Story by Alistair Taylor

Silent partner – Campbell River's Community Foundation T

he Campbell River Community Foundation (CRCF) is the silent partner in a lot of community projects in the Campbell River area.

You don’t see a big plaque hailing the foundation’s contribution but it plays a large role in helping groups help people in the region.

The foundation’s mission is simple. ”We exist to support non-profit organizations in the community that help people,” said Mary Ashley, Community Foundation president.

“We fund a fairly wide, diverse group of charitable organizations.

In 2014 alone, the CRCF funded 12 projects for a total of $31,400 (see sidebar). But few people really know about the CRCF and what it does.

So, what does the CRCF do? In a

nutshell, according to its Mission Statement, the CRCF enriches life in Campbell River by:

Developing a permanent endowment;

Assessing and responding to the emerging and changing community needs;

Providing a vehicle and service for donors with varied interests and levels of giving;

Serving as a resource catalyst for charitable activities in our community.

The CRCF acts as a community umbrella, providing grants to many non-profit, charitable organizations which, in turn, support the needs of the community.

The CRCF came about in 1990 when then-Mayor Robert Ostler and city council were notified of a meeting that was to take place win Ottawa to discuss the concept of Community Foundations in Canada.

The meeting was hosted by the Ottawa Community Foundation and funded co-operatively by the Vancouver Foundation, Winnipeg Foundation and the Toronto Community Foundation.

Mayor Ostler and city council were intrigued by the concept and thenCoun. Ashley went to Ottawa as a guest of the Vancouver Foundation to learn more about the movement.

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seed funding for a new Campbell River Community Foundation.

An initial group of community leaders was formed to begin the task of building a community foundation in Campbell River.

Ostler, Irene Ross, Judge Tony Sarich, Dr. Bob Gordon, Coun. Ashley and Bill Halstead (then city clerk) participated in the early development which led to the formation of the community foundation as a non-profit society.

The society then applied for and obtained charitable status so that tax receipts could be issued to donors who helped to build the permanent fund. One of the first funds to be established was a legacy from the Western Premiers’ Conference held in Campbell River in 1994. The interest from the legacy is directed towards the need of children and youth in the community.There are two basic types of funding by the CRCF. One

involves donors allowing the grants committee of the foundation to decide on grants based on a variety of needs and the other type of fund is set aside for specific community nonprofit groups such as the Museum at Campbell River, the Hospital Foundation and Trinity Presbyterian Church for example.Besides yearround donations, the CRCF holds two special fundraising events each year. One is the annual Swing for Charity golf tournament in May and the Campbell River Community Foundation Gala in October. Both events are supported by the business community and community leaders.

In her message on the CRCF’s website (www.crfoundation.ca), president Ashley said, “It is all about the donors who make this work possible, from individuals who establish taxreceiptable Family Funds, legacies, insurance policies and other forms of giving to provide assurance of

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future growth and a ‘forever gift’ towards the well-being of Campbell River. There are many businesses and volunteers who support the Foundation in its goals through special events that continue to build the assets.

What a wonderful way to contribute beyond our lifetimes to one of the most beautiful and caring places on earth! ”One way to think of the CRCF is as a gift that keeps on giving.

It also allows anybody to give back to their community no matter how modest your means. Just regular people can do this,” said CRCF board member Bill Ritchie.

That’s because all donations are pooled together and the combined funds generate an ongoing mechanism for funding specific project needs in the community.

The way it works is that all the donations are pooled and the interest

they generate is what is used to fund projects.

I learned about a way it could be done through insurance.

”We don’t spend the money we get, we spend the interest,” Ritchie said. And it starts to add up.

The CRCF’s main pool of funds is now at $1.6 million.

It has taken 15 years to raise the first $1 million but Ritchie expects the next $1 million will come in over the next five years as the CRCF continues to build momentum and becomes more and more familiar to the community.

At the heart of it all is the opportunity for people who live in this region to leave a legacy. That is a strong motivator. ”There’s quite a few families that are building funds; some small and some large because it’s one way to leave a legacy in their family names,” Ashley said.

Ritchie is not just a board member, he is also a contributor to the foundation through a family fund. ”Before she died, (my wife and I) had made a decision that we’re going to restrict our giving to Campbell River.

When she died, I started a fund in our family’s name and

”People leave legacies in order to continue contributing to the community well into the future I think that this community (has) got a lot of spirit and it’s a generous community,” Ashley said.

The CRCF has a close relationship with the Vancouver Foundation – the largest in Canada – through which it is investing its permanent endowment.

The size of the Vancouver Foundation’s endowment enables it to help smaller foundations by increasing the amount of interest earned on the permanent fund through sound investing.

One of the CRCF’s preferred methods of working is to contribute to projects that seek matching grants which allows it to maximize the contribution.

Groups can apply for a grant by visiting the CRCF website. The deadline for grant applications this year is March 13.

You can download an application form from their website.

✣ 2014 Recipients of CRCF gran ts ✣ C.R. Museum – $4,000 – a new exhibit on the history of our watershed ✣ C.R. Arts Council – $1,850 – to buy new equipment for the Banners made by school chil dren and local artists, which are hung for the summer to beautify the City ✣ C.R. Art Gallery – $3,500 – Studio improvements for the many art classes held year-ro und ✣ Discovery Passage Sealife Society – $3,260 – new teaching space and wet lab for onsite education as part of the aquarium programs ✣ C.R. & District Adult Care – $2,215 – Volunteer-driven tours for Campbell River seniors who no longer drive or are shut-ins ✣ C.R. Beacon Club – $3,000 – Patio renovations to provide a safe outdoor space for gardening, bbq and socializing with their peers ✣ North Island Supportive Rec overy Society – $1,500 – Computers and software to log clients’ recovery progress at the Second Chance Recovery House for men. ✣ C.R. Hospice Society – $75 0 – to provide training manuals for volunteers in this program ✣ C.R. & District Assn. of Com munity Living – $4,200 – Expansion of space and mat erials to help increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities; training and work area. ✣ C.R. Search and Rescue – $1,5 00 – Replacement of flotation devices for trained volu nteers ✣ Friends of Cortes Island – $1,6 25 – weekly summer program to engage youth in exp loring their natural surroundings improving literacy, numeracy, environmental and science kno wledge. ✣ Rivercity Players Society – $4,000 – Fire Sprinkler Alarm System – purchase, inst allation and certification of new fire sprinkle r alarm system to comply with fire and safety cod e.

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Story by Kristen Douglas

Sparks are flying Sparks are flying as Sam Whittingham gets to work on his latest project. The custom bicycle he’s working on is going to a special client – Taiwanese movie star Stanley Huang.

While it’s not typical of Whittingham to make bikes for celebrities, it’s not unheard of either. His work in the past has attracted the attention of legendary cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Armstrong purchased a bike Whittingham had on display at the 2008 North American Hand Made Bike Show in Portland, Oregon. “We had built this specialized bike and he bought it,” Whittingham says.

That bike also garnered three awards – President’s Choice, People’s Choice and Best in Show.But the notoriety Whittingham gained from Armstrong’s purchase was priceless.

“With all the publicity that went along with it, and the story with Lance, that probably made us more well-known to the public and among people who follow bikes,” Whittingham says.

Whittingham’s business, dubbed Naked Bicycles, is so popular among the cycling community that, combined with the fact Whittingham works on just one bike at a time, there’s a one year wait list for one of his custom creations. “We’re really busy,” Whittingham says. “We have 50 bikes waiting.”

While Whittingham makes his home on Quadra Island, the majority of his orders come from other parts of BC, from places like Vancouver and Victoria, the Comox Valley and Nanaimo.

But he’s also known for his work around the world, taking orders from clients like Huang.

From his humble workshop – a shop that used to be his father’s – Whittingham welds, hammers and carves out custom bicycles for each and every client. “Every bike is unique to each person,” Whittingham says. “We never build the same bike twice.

“We provide a service for people, who, for whatever reason need something not typically available in the stores,” Whittingham adds. “Whether it’s maybe because they’re really tall or they’re really short or they can’t find a bike in the colour they want. They come to us if they want something in particular. They come and get exactly what they want, in exactly the right fit and it will last a long time.”

But while Whittingham’s one-of-a-kind bikes have put him on the map, so to speak, he’s known in the cycling community for other reasons.

Photo: Kristen Douglas

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Namely, for being the fastest man in Canada on wheels.

For 20 years, Whittingham partnered with George Georgiev, a Gabriola man known for building hand cycles for disabled athletes. The pair went after the world speed record using a human-powered vehicle built by Georgiev and ridden by Whittingham.

“In 2000, we finally broke that record and then we broke it again four or five more times,” Whittingham says. “I held that record until last year; I had it for 14 years.”

The cyclist who broke Whittingham’s record is from the Netherlands and Whittingham is happy to let him have it.

“Our whole thing was to see how fast we could go and after 14 years, we found out,” Whittingham says. “It was a lot of time and energy for a sport that doesn’t give out a lot of prize money.”

Since then, Whittingham has turned his focus to building the best quality bicycles that he can.

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“A friend of mine had to go to summer school and his parents were so mad that they refused to drive him to school,” Whittingham recalls. “So he pieced together a bike with the help of Pedal Your World in Campbell River.”

His friend grew to enjoy cycling so much that he entered a bike race in the Comox Valley. Whittingham says he watched with interest and got a racing bike of his own. He spent a few summers working at Pedal Your World where he got his first taste of working on bikes.

He built his own bike but never imagined he could make a career out of it.

After high school, Whittingham enrolled in a theatre design program at the University of Victoria.

He turned theatre work into a fulltime profession but long hours away from his home in Victoria and his young children were difficult.

“I thought I needed something closer to home and I built one bike as a hobby,” Whittingham says. “It took one and a half years to build because I didn’t know what I was doing. I didn’t think it was going to go anywhere, it was just for fun.

But people saw the bike and went ‘whoa, can I get one?’’

For six years, Whittingham balanced building custom bikes for people who requested them and working in theatre design.

Finally, in 2004, his family made the decision to move back to

Quadra Island. At the same time, his parents decided to retire to Victoria. They swapped houses and Whittingham moved his family into his childhood home.

He also decided to focus on bicycles full-time and found there was such a demand for custommade bikes that it has provided him with more than full-time work.

When Whittingham’s not building bicycles, he’s riding them himself or helping others get into cycling.

He’s been busy the past few months trying to build and maintain trails around Quadra Island to accommodate mountain bikers and other trail users.

“We have a lot of trails here and we’re working on getting them more organized,” Whittingham says. “They’re unestablished trails built on public lands and we’re working with government organizations to get them legitimized – to get them advertised and get them on maps.

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“We’re noticing people coming off the ferry with mountain bikes all the time,” Whittingham adds.

“It used to be just a core group on Quadra Island, but now it’s a pretty wide group so we’re working with local hikers and a rock climbing group to get access to these trails.”

Whittingham says while he’s still focused on Naked Bicycles, he seems to have a found a new hobby.

“That’s where a lot of my passion is these days,” he says. “If I’m not building bikes, it’s mountain biking and building these trails.”

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It's a beautiful life

Photographer Erin Wallis has an eye for capturing that beauty

"I think I was trained and destined to see beauty," Erin Wallis says.

Her photographs are certainly proof of that.

The Campbell River photographer's images have an ethereal, dreamlike quality that capture beauty bathed in sunlight. Wallis says her images reflect her approach of photographing things as she sees them, or as she chooses to see them.

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"I realized that as much as I loved storytelling with images, I wasn't cut out for hard news, and was more interested in capturing and interpreting moments in my own way," Wallis says.

"I cried when I watched an image form on paper in the darkroom for the first time. The magic of photography, of capturing a fleeting moment and seeing it come to life before my eyes kept me in the darkroom for hours."

"I choose to see life, not through rosecoloured glasses, but focusing on the beauty in every single situation," she says. "The warm, dreamy feel is just how I see things, I suppose, life slowed down, in the best light."

She seems almost destined to have become a photographer. She was born in Campbell River and raised by adventurous parents who took Wallis and her siblings camping, on long walks and long drives with a truck and camper.

The proprietor of Erin Wallis Photography (www.erinwallis.com) trained as a photojournalist but specializes in wedding photography and family portraits.

"Camping was a big part of our childhood I have great childhood memories, being outdoors, playing, imaginative play."

Wallis' mother was always pointing

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out beautiful moments. Always saying things like: "look at that sweet (insert beautiful moment here)."

For graduation, she was given a camera and she was "instantly sold." A stint doing volunteer work in South America with Youth Challenge International had her snapping away with her newfound pastime. After returning home, she took a photojournalism program in

Vancouver but instead of the gritty photography of news imagery, she fell into work as a cruise ship photographer with Princess Cruises for six years.

"There would be as many as 15 photogs on a ship at any time, and I think I learned more from doing photography with all of the photographers from around the world than anything.

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directions to get people together for a photo that the bride and groom and their families would have forever.

Loved all of the emotion, the magic, the possibilities."

She learned to take inspiration from spontaneity but also from visual story telling.

"I am inspired by stories really. Real life stories. Inspired by old photographs of my family, ancestors. I come from a long line of photographers so I love seeing those old photographs."

Although spontaneous, a photograph is part of a story, the story of the moment captured in the image. She takes great satisfaction from the moment when a photograph comes together.

Moments, like when "I'm with my clients and suddenly a huge group of seagulls is swarming the air behind us making for the most amazing image, or when I've got a bride on a bluff, and Mother Nature decides to put on a magnificent show and let the sun burst through the clouds for a spectacular sunset as though on cue."

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And, of course, nature plays a large part in her photographs.

"It is really hard not to around here.

Vancouver Island is such a remarkable place. I can't help but be inspired by and want to incorporate the natural beauty of this place within the images."

Nature also plays a large part in the wife and mother of a four-year-old and seven-year-old's own life.

"As much as possible, I try and be outside with the kids and our family.

Fresh air, the beach, trails, we are really fortunate here to have so many places to relax and walk around and play outside."

It all makes for a woman with an eye for the beauty of life.

"I am always photographing people as I see them. The beauty I see in their family, their moments. I try and focus on how beautiful I see my clients."

Even in the chaos or the reality of daily life there is magic right there in their family, in their life, on their faces, Wallis says.

"The connections between our loved ones are the most amazing parts of our stories, everyone has a story to tell. If I can capture a split second of beauty in an ordinary moment...then I am lucky."

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A family crazy about judo F

ive days a week, Bruce Henry checks himself and his kids into a padded room.

No, they're not clinically insane, but it's probably fair to say the family is crazy about judo.

"It's a good way to burn energy," said Daniel Henry, 18, the oldest son and a black belt holder.

"And it's a fun way to throw people around — legally."

Daniel is fresh off an appearance representing Team BC at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George, and will soon depart for a one-year, full-immersion program at the prestigious International Budo University in Japan.

Sister Haley, 15, is a two-time bronze medalist at the Canadian National Judo Championships.

Little brother Anthony, 13, is currently the top point-holder in B.C. in the U16 boys classification, where he hopes to earn a berth in this year's national finals.

Photos: J.R. Rardon

the victor — a practice recognizable by fans of mixed martial arts and adopted by MMA from judo. So why would a girl want to subject herself to that from older and larger boys on the practice mat?

his first year of eligibility.

"You get to throw them back, two times harder," Haley said with a sly smile. "I grew up seeing them do it for years, and I wanted to take part."

"There's a lot more guys in judo than girls," she said. "But when you get up to the higher levels of competition, the girls are amazing. They're a lot more experienced, a lot smoother with their fighting."

When Daniel moves to Japan this year to train at Budo, it will be his second stay in the country.

At age 15, he studied there on an exchange visit through Campbell River's sister city, Ishikari.

"He left here a blue belt and came back with a black belt," Bruce said. "He skipped brown."

Daniel will study language and sports medicine, but much of his time will be devoted to Judo at the martial arts sports academy whose alumni have included national team members and Olympians for several countries.

Haley has been there twice, earning bronze medals at U-15 two years ago and at U-16 last year. She has also competed "up" in classification, against U-21 competition.

Both Haley and Anthony said they plan to stay with the sport after their competitive years, returning to coach and train others. Before that, however, Haley has another key goal to achieve.

"Only one other girl in the history of the (Campbell River) club has gotten a black belt," she said. "I want to be the second."

All of them train at Campbell River Judo Club, where Bruce, 46, is a black-belt instructor.

"I'll get to train three-and-a-half hours a day, six days a week. It's going to be a lot of judo."

That first woman was Marion Sloan, all the way back in 1980. Coincidentally, Sloan was Bruce Henry's first instructor when he joined the club as a 13-year-old.

So of course he must have dragged the kids as toddlers to the mats to take up the sport of his youth, right?

"Oh, no," Bruce said with a laugh. "I'm here because of them.

And as Daniel and Haley got their starts in Judo, Anthony was not far behind. Starting in the tot class offered at the Campbell River Club, he tried his first competitive match at age four in a class with six- and seven-year-olds.

The Campbell River Club, founded by 6th-dan black belt Bruce Ramsay in 1966, was expanded approximately three years ago and is now Vancouver Island's largest dojo with more than 2,500 square feet of mats.

"I sort of left (judo) behind when I started working and got married. Then I had kids, and now I'm back doing it more than I did then."

"He hung around the club all the time, when he was smaller than everybody else," Bruce said of Anthony. "He was like the mascot."

Judo is a modern martial art emphasizing throws, chokeholds, arm-bars and other submission holds. While best recognized for its dramatic, over-the-shoulder or hip throws, much of the action takes the form of wrestling, with points scored for controlling an opponent on his or her back. Strikes with hand or fist are prohibited in competition, though wins can come through submission holds that force the opponents to "tap out" by slapping the mat or

The youngster said judo has always been fun, but he began to take it seriously at an early age.

That expansion, along with the success of competitive members like the Henrys, national and Canada Winter Games qualifier Kelsey Painter and national qualifier Jake Misky, has led to a resurgence in the club's enrollment. In midMarch, the club will send more than 20 members to the Edmonton International competition, a record number.

"When I was six years old and started winning my first fights, it was kind of like, 'Yeah, I can do this,'" Anthony said.

He was training for an entry-level spot at nationals last year when the age classifications were changed, leaving him a year too young.

That's left him even more hungry to make it to the nationals in Quebec this May, in what will be

"The last three years or so it's really been hitting a high mark," said Bruce. "From tots, right on up, we've got a full house.

"Hey, it's the perfect place to throw kids. It's literally a rubber room."

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Go, Fish! with dogs just doesn't compare," she said.

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t the Campbell River Pet Centre, you can find birds, rodents, ferrets, snakes, lizards, frogs and fish. Boy, can you find fish.

But don't come here to pick up your next pet tarantula.

"No spiders," owner Sarah Kirk says flatly. "They're gross."

On Feb. 1, Kirk and her husband Larry celebrated the fifth anniversary of their purchase of the landmark business, which has operated on Ironwood Street next to Campbell River Common shopping centre since at least 1983.

But Sarah actually began her training 35 years ago, when her father presented the nine-year-old with her first fish tank.

"It was my hobby as a teen, and my parents loved it," said said, "because it was better than a lot of the alternatives I could have gotten into at that age."

Born in Powell River and raised in the Okanagan, Sarah moved to Campbell River at age 15 and immediately became a customer of the Pet Center.

Now behind the counter of the same store, she recognizes it is an industry in transition.

Even though she does not sell dogs or cats through the Pet Centre, Kirk personifies this shift in focus. She has a dog of her own, a six-month-old pit bull named Emerson, who was purchased from a rescue shelter and who now resides in the shop when she is on duty.

"He's a great shop dog," she said. "His only issue is he takes his own toys off the shelf. It bites into profits."

While Larry comes in on weekends to greet customers and serve as plumber, fix-it guy and water-changer, this is Sarah's operation. And in her five years in business, Kirk has learned a lot about balancing her love of animals with the need to profit to stay afloat.

In late January, she parted with a huge, 10-foot saltwater tank that served for years as a showpiece in the store's front window. After selling off the stock through the Pet Centre, she sold the tank itself to a private buyer from Nanaimo.

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"Pet stores are a dying breed," said Kirk. "iPads and Playstations seem to be a lot more fun for kids today than keeping a fish tank. In my opinion, they're missing out, but that's the reality."

She has no plans to close down. But over the next five years, Kirk envisions a transition to a more full-service pet centre with more dog and cat food and supplies.

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"It took up a 15-foot by threefoot space that we needed to generate income," said Kirk. "It was a hobby and a luxury that cost money."

The couple bought the business in 2010, after Sarah spent 21 years working at a veterinary clinic.They briefly considered opening their own, new, business, but Sarah says she did not want to go into competition against two other pet stores in Campbell River at the time. A wise decision, as it turns out, since hers is only one left in town now.

While Kirk knew animals when she took over the operation, she had never been involved in a retail business.

"That was quite a shock," she admits. "The first year, I never left. I was spending 12- and 14hour days, six and seven days a week."

But she has learned to strike a balance between vocation and avocation, developing new friendships and, occasionally,

introducing the next generation to the joys of raising fish. Helping a youngster start up his or her first tank system is rewarding, and that joy grows exponentially when that child returns to upgrade to a larger tank due to outgrowing the original.

"That's when you know you've made a difference in that child's life," Kirk said. "I know it did in mine."

Kirk has also trained and managed a staff, including her daughter on a part-time basis, that she trusts and relies upon.

She takes weekends off and, if she wants to go away for a week, knows the store will be managed.

"No way," Miller said. "Snakes, I'm fine with. I didn't really care much for snakes until I worked here, but they're great pets."

get you that tarantula, even on an in-and-out order basis.

"We don't name the animals, because we need to sell them," Kirk said. "If you name them, you get attached."

"We all have a phobia about spiders here," employee Chantal Cook chimes in. "They're vile."

"No, because I'd still have to touch the box when it comes in," Miller occasionally goes about she said with a shudder. "Some her duties with a young bearded of them look pretty, especially the dragon lizard clinging to her blue iridescent ones, but they're uniform work shirt.They seem a still spiders. Who wants to have cozy pair, but Emerson is the only one of those around the size of a pet with a name in this shop. dinner plate?"

And don't expect to get attached to pets like sturgeon or a sugar glider, a marsupial of Australian origin that closely resembles a flying squirrel two examples of "Coming in here is like not even requests that she has turned coming to work," said employee down. Kirk does not stock Corey-Lynn Miller, who worked chameleons or green iguanas, with Sarah at the vet clinic and but will order them in for joined the Pet Centre staff after customers who prove they have completing her daughter's home- done their research and know schooling. "I've always loved what they're getting into with the animals, from the time I was little size, aggression and daily needs until now." of those animals.

So how about those spiders?

But no amount of pleading will

Spiders aside, after five years at Campbell River Pet Centre, Kirk clearly remains attached to her innate love of animals — especially fish — and the business itself, even as she considers the changes to come.

"Campbell River Pet Centre has always been a fish shop.They were here when I was doing fish," she said. "But at this point you have to take the blinders off.

"We're evolving into an all-youneed pet store. I think that's the way to survive."

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