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ISLAND FUNERAL SERVICES
Why you should “arrange to pre-arrange” The reason families “arrange to pre-arrange” is the realization that informed discussions make for better decisions, says Campbell River funeral director Kent Roduck. Kent and Rosemarie Roduck are licensed funeral directors and owners of Island Funeral Services at Georgia Quay and Elk Falls Crematorium and Reception Centre at Elk Falls Cemetery. “People realize that sourcing proper information on what’s required when someone dies and the related choices they need to make are much better being discussed prior to that need,” Kent says. “Misinformation regarding funeral and cremation options can be clarified easily by a licensed funeral director. It is also an opportunity to get to know the person who will handle the many details, as well as a chance to see first-hand the quality of the facilities being offered. Can they provide professional facilities and an environment where your family will feel comfortable, and where you can determine if they are worthy of your trust? The Roducks have found that what families find most beneficial about the pre-arrangement process is the opportunity to pre-pay and lock in at today’s prices. “We call it the ‘Inflation-Proof Plan’,” Kent says. “Your funds are placed in a trust or insurance annuity with the growth designed to offset future price increases. In today’s inflationary environment, it’s a wise thing to do.” For more information about funeral pre-planning call Island Funeral Services/Elk Falls Crematorium and Reception Centre at 250-287-3366, or take a virtual tour at www.islandfuneralservices.com.
ASSOCIATED TIRE & AUTO
Community a core value for Associated Tire and Auto If you attended the Campbell River Hospital Foundation’s golf tournament fundraiser in September, you likely saw Kermit Dahl behind the barbecue. For Dahl, who owns Associated Tire and Auto with his son David, being involved in the community is a given. “Because we live here, and that’s what we should do,” says Kermit. “If everybody in our community supported everybody in the community, we’d all do well. It’s pretty simple.” That connection to Campbell River combined with quality of service hasn’t gone unrecognized by customers. Associated Tire and Auto was recently chosen 2016 Automotive Business of the Year at the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards, and last year was voted Best Automotive Service for 2015 in the Campbell River Mirror’s City’s Best awards. “Really what makes us different is the service,” Kermit says. “We’re the only family-owned tire shop that does everything from wheelbarrows to stackers.” Kermit’s wife, Betty, and daughter-in-law also work at the full service tire facility, which has been owned by the Dahls for five and a half years. The team is proud to operate the old fashioned way, purposefully keeping jobs local. “We’re not a big box store run out of Vernon or Edmonton. Our head office is right here,” Kermit says. “Everyone that matters is right here.” Associated Tire and Auto is located at 1710 Island Hwy. Visit associatedtireandauto.ca for more information.
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