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Chopper story inspires artist to help Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society Local Artist Brian Scott has donated a beautiful painting of Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) to help raise funds for wildlife.

Titled Mnt Avery Rescue from Helicopter, the painting depicts a photo of an overhead view of the wildlife center taken in 2005.

The original photograph can be found on MARS’ website and in their brochures.

It was taken from a helicopter that helps to transport wildlife for many rehab centers in the region and Scott was inspired by the unusual story of the photograph. The helicopter crashed in a field adjacent to the wildlife centre, just after the photo was taken.

Fortunately, the pilot survived his extensive injuries, although his helicopter was beyond repair.

He is now flying again in a newer R22 and has completed many missions for MARS since. Prints made of this painting are now available from MARS this holiday season to help the wildlife

Maj Birch presents helicopter pilot Norm Snihur with a Brian Scott print. centre raise funds.

MARS is in need of funding to secure the future of their wildlife rehabilitation centre, located in Merville.

This mainly volunteerrun organization has been accepting wildlife calls from the north end of Vancouver Island for over 17 years. They average from 300 to 500 cases each year and receive at least three times as many phone calls requesting information

on wildlife issues. The centre rescues over

a strain on their resources. Recently they released five juvenile eagles in one day.

MARS cancelled their Harvest Banquet and Auction this year due in part, to poor attendance and intense competition in a slow market. Although the banquet, cooked with food donated by local farms is popular, the auction was getting very few bids on the art and gift items generously donated by local businesses. As this was the society’s main fundraiser of the year, the funds have been greatly missed.

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supporters to attend our ‘Non-Event.’ Log into our website where you will not need to get dressed up, go Cont. on Page 4

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It was 31 years ago when roughly $3,000 was raised through the inaugural efforts of the Hamper Fund, then known as the Gazette Christmas Fund.

That money helped about two dozen families have a better Christmas.

Times have certainly changed, and not for the better for many on the North Island — this year nearly 600 families and individuals need the help afforded by the Hamper Fund; that’s almost exactly 100 more than in 2010.

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MARS has Christmas gifts From Page 8 out, or worry about a designated driver.�

With a donation to the charity, you will receive a tax receipt and a matted copy of Scott’s print (a $30 value) as a thank you for your non-attendance and get the satisfaction of knowing that you have supported MARS in ‘Helping Wildlife Recover.’�

There are also gift items, including the Brian Scott prints, listed on their web page under Christmas Gift Giving Naturally. Some of the prices have actually

been lowered, so please check with us for the new prices. We have some wonderful bald eagle head chocolates available from Hot Chocolates, also.

Visit www.wingtips. org or call 250-3372021 to purchase a raffle ticket, featuring a beautiful print by Mark Hobson, a picnic backpack, including a wine kit from Grape Expectations, or a beautifully designed sweatshirt by Dianne Pollock, paired with a couple’s Spa experience on Quadra Island.

Also available are MARS Xmas cards,

birdhouses with suet balls, and cute little stuffy bald eagle key rings.

They also have a site on CafĂŠ Press (www.cafepress.ca/ marscomoxvalley) where you can order t-shirts and other gift items with local wildlife themes, including a wonderful bald eagle design by artist, Robert Lundquist. Or, for the animal lover on your list who has everything, consider a Wildlife Sponsorship or Animal Release viewing certificate, available in several denominations.

Bids taken on gingerbread houses The 10th annual Boys and Girls Club Gingerbread Village opened last Sunday at Crown Isle Resort.

Attended by sponsors and participants of all ages, the gala included food, a festive atmosphere, and beautiful music by local singer-songwriter Joey Clarkson.

Those in attendance had the first opportunity to see this year’s fabulous gingerbread creations and specially adorned teddy bears. Entries

were judged and ribbons presented to the winners during the festivities.

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by Bruce and Wendy Calder tied for first with Penguinville by Brent Dillon and Jade Cohen.

The top children’s entry was Candy Castle by Brooklyn Elementary and the best bear was Ballerina Bear by the Smart Foundation.

For pictures of this year’s display, search Boys & Girls Club

Gingerbread Village on Facebook.

The Gingerbread Village is a long time holiday tradition for many in the Comox Valley, a great way to get in the spirit of the season!

Creations made of gingerbread, icing and candy (among some other very creative materials!) include traditional houses, a long house, entire villages, even a replica of the gazebo at Crown Isle.

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laboriously assembled, decorated and refined and donated to the Boys and Girls Club for the public to view and bid upon through silent auction.

Successful bidders take possession on Dec. 18, plenty of time to display to decorate their homes or offices for the holidays.

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“Hampers are put together with knowledge of the age and sex of each child so that what is available may be distributed equitably ... (and) for this reason the most useful donation to the fund is money,” read the 1981 North Island Gazette story, the year of the annual drive.

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It doesn’t matter if you are fishing in Campbell River or Victoria, the main fish anglers are going after are the winter springs and bottom fish.

Lots of undersized springs are being caught in the south and have to be released.

If you can find the bait, you may hook into a larger spring. Lures of choice are Coyote spoons and Hoochies in purple or green.

The once popular Lucky Louie plug is still being used in the north, but this plug is quite often used in the Campbell River area during the; peak fishingg months during summer summer.

De Denman Island is a fishing haven this time of year in the Courtenay area for winter sp springs.

If crabbing is something you want to try, Tribune Bay has been producing for the Tr fisshermen.

If you’re fishing the local lakes for trout try using Power Bait gulp eggs, or worms. us On the fly, leech patterns and woolly buggers are popular flies to use if you can bu get down deep. ge Lucky Louie Fishing Plug RRiver fisherman on the Campbell River will try for cutthroat trout for the fun of it.

I tie a purple streamer fly with silver body that produces nice catches, and this pattern has done well for me on the Oyster River.

The tackle shops in Courtenay and Campbell River have all the staff on hand that have been serving fishermen for years.

Each week I stop in to find out what’s been happening in the area.

Professional fishing guide Dirty Netted salmon, Harry has reported good fishing andd Campbe ll River December has been fishing well in Campbell River The Big Rock Motel in Campbell River is under new management and the boat launch is located across the parking lot.

The motel is offering a special room rate for visitors who are visiting for fishing, or shopping. Stopp in or call the Big Rock and mention the ad bbelow the fishing corner.

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Next week I am expecting that Santa Claus will be making an appearance here at the fishing corner and maybe he will pass on some tips for ice fishing from the North Pole.

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A focus on 21st century skill development equips participants with skills that promote collaboration and decision making and provide tools for success in life.

To visit the village, drop in to the lobby of Crown Isle Resort any time, though it is requested that groups phone ahead to the Boys and Girls Club to book a tour.

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Celebrate-a-Life concert helps Hospice Society The Campbell River Hospice Society presents Celebrate a Life Christmas Concert at Campbell River’s Tidemark Theatre on Wed., Dec. 21 in celebration of its twenty fifth anniversary and annual Celebrate-A-Life Event.

This concert will be a fun evening which the whole family will enjoy. Featured will be Canadian singer/songwriters: Duane Steele, Gary Fjellgaard, Sue Medley, Samantha King, Jake Mathews, and PEAR all of whom will play a collection of Christmas classics and the artists’ award winning hits.

In conjunction with this concert, the Hospice Society will be holding their annual Celebrate a Life event. On Dec. 21, you will have an opportunity to remember a loved one by placing a dove on one of Hospice’s Christmas Trees during the Tidemark’s regular business hours as well as before, during intermission and after the concert. The Trees of Remembrance will also be available during Tidemark’s regular business hours on Dec. 22.

For those that are unable to attend the concert, there will also be Trees of Remembrance set up at the Hospice Office (301 Dogwood Street) should anyone wish to place a dove in memory of a loved one during the week of Dec. 19-23. There will also be a tree set up at the Heriot Bay Tru Value Foods (Quadra Island) on Dec. 17-19.

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Isfeld’s Grasstronauts lift off Lindsay Chung Black Press COURTENAY — Add occupancy sensors to the list of ways Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School is taking care of the environment.

Isfeld’s Environment Club — the Grasstronauts — received a BC Hydro Conservation Award worth $1,000, plus another $1,000 from the School District 71 facilities department and $1,000 from the school administration to place occupancy sensors in the school.

The sensors will turn lights off when the space is unoccupied, as well as when there is enough light coming through the windows.

“Kudos to you guys; we wouldn’t even be having this conversation if it wasn’t for the work you did,” principal Bill Village told the club.

“It’s pretty easy for us

Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School’s Environment Club receives funding from principal Bill Village (far left) and School District 71 energy conservation manager (sixth from left) to place occupancy sensors in the school. Photo by Lindsay Chung to support these things.

My congratulations to you. This is money that’s going to be very well spent that we’ll

get further returns on.”

The school will save money by saving energy and will also receive money for the

energy the sensors conserve through the school district’s Energy Rewards Incentive Program (ERIP),

which pays schools 50 per cent of their energy savings every three months, explained district energy

conservation manager McGregor.

“It’s a really good investment in your school because of the

work you guys did,” he said.

The occupancy sensors are among a number of interesting energy-saving initiatives going on at Isfeld.

They’ve changed the lighting in the multi-purpose room to make it more efficient, and the school’s parking lot is the first lot in the Comox Valley to replace the old high-pressure sodium lights with induction lighting, which uses about half the energy to give off the same amount of light, explained McGregor.

As well, physics teacher Jesse Pendak is working on getting a windmill at the school.

Environment Club members Emily Peterson, Brandon Toone, Tatyanna Kurucz, Megan Lawrence and Kayla Swing were the Cont. on Page 13

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TIMESHARE ASK YOURSELF what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will ďŹ nd a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS- JUST RESULTS! 1-(888)879-7165. www.BuyATimeshare.com CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program.

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TRAVEL BRING THE Family! Sizzling Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all at: www.nsba.com/bonjour or Call 1-800-214-0166.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

All CDL Drivers Wanted: Excellent mileage pay + bonuses. Require valid passport.

Deliver new & used vehicles long haul in U.S. & Canada.

Piggyback training available.

Toll-Free 1-855-781-3787.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiďŹ ed- Housing available.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery.

Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, proďŹ table career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/careers/

MEDICAL/DENTAL

Friendly Family Oriented Dental Practice requires an Experienced Hygienist for Maternity coverage 2 days a week.

Please send your resume by Email to: pierstreetdental@shaw.ca Only those given an interview will be contacted.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD?

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EXPERIENCED DENTAL HYGIENIST REQUIRED

HARWOOD FORD Sales, needs Licensed Automotive Technicians, 1 hour from Calgary, Alberta, New Millennium Ford Dealership, state-of-theart technical equipment. 14 service bays, unlimited at rate hours, in the heart of oil country. Send resume Joel Nichols, Fax 403-362-2921.

Email

j-nich70@dealeremail.com

gregharty09@gmail.com.

INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC & Controls Ltd. Hiring immediately - Western Canada locations: Electrical/Instrumentation; Journeyman/Apprentices.

OilďŹ eld/Industrial experience an asset. Standard safety tickets required. Email resume: careers@iecgroup.ca referencing Job#CAJIJE003.

STEEL FABRICATORS

Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio.

1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment

HELP WANTED

Ramsay Machine Works requires steel fabricators immediately. CWB tickets an asset. This is a union position with comparable wages and beneďŹ ts.

Please forward resumes to Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSECLEANER looking for regular clientele, Willow Point. $20/hr. Experienced, energetic & efďŹ cient. 250-923-9428.

JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls.

John, C.R. 250-914-3532 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)

HANDYPERSONS CR YARD WORKS. General Yard Clean Up, Tree removal & brush clearing, chainsaw work. Siding cleaned, General labour. Friendly Reliable service, affordable rates. Campbell River/ Black Creek area.

Phone 250 202 6999.

Looking for a NEW job?

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Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO * AAA Pet Friendly * 534 Cedar St Campbell River

Bach. 1 or 2 Bdrooms Adult bldg. clean & safe!

Under New Management!

Call Nick (250)-902-0493

FOR SALE BY OWNER

137 Oregon Rd in Maryland sub, $419,900 Triple Garage, plus parking on side wired shed, great room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms heat pump. Call (778)420-1625.

HOUSES FOR SALE

2 Bdrm suite $800.

Available now

• Galley Kitchen with dishwasher • Hardwood oors • Child and Pet Friendly • References Mike (250)830-7012 visit our website www.dumacholdings.com CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm, main oor, 5 appls, gas ďŹ replace. $850 includes UG parking, storage, utilities, insuite laundry, 55+ facility. Available Dec 15. 250-830-7069.

CAMPBELL RIVER, catering to mature people, newly reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Clean, quiet, secure bldg. Centrally located. Cable, phone, internet incl. Manager onsite, avail now. Call 250-203-8334.

CAMPBELL RIVER- lrg 2 bdrm, rec room, covered patio. $775. Jan 1. N/S. (250)2042797, (250)337-5960.

Great Views!

Newly Renovated!

Large 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites.

Heat, Hot Water and Parking included.

Call our Resident Caretaker At 250-204-3342 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

PAINTING COLIN’S PAINTING. Winter Special 3 rooms $299. Ceilings & trim extra. 28 yrs exp.

Ref’s. Call (250)923-1954.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’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.

LEMARE GROUP is seeking a certiďŹ ed heavy duty mechanic and an experienced off-highway logging truck driver for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Send resume by fax to 250-9564888 or by email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

FOR RENT IN PORT HARDY

CUSTOM BUILT Cabinetry and Countertops, affordable rates.

250-850-9915 W W W . C O A S T C A B I N E TRY.CA

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

BE YOUR Own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store.

Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com.

HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry.

High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Call: 1-250-616-9053 STEEL BUILDINGS End of season deals! Overstock must go - make an offer! Free delivery to most areas. Call to check inventory and free brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext 170

or 1-800-961-6616.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING

PAWN SHOP Online: Get cash fast! Sell or get a loan for your watch, jewelry, gold, diamonds, art or collectibles from home! Toll-Free: 1-888435-7870. Online: www.pawnup.com

Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

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

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

Water and City views.

Newly updated 3 bdrms with large balcony and beautiful view.

Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager

250-287-7763

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

BIG BUILDING Sale... Clearance sale you don’t want to miss! 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

CAMPBELL RIVER- beautifully furn 3 bdrm. ocean views in quiet building, in suite laundry.

Cable/phone/internet incld, $1150. Dec 15. 250-337-5487.

CAN’T GET up your stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour.

Call now 1-866-981-6591.

OCEANFRONT BACHELOR cottage, fully furn’d, Storries beach area. W/D, TV, internet, avail Jan. 1, $650 mo + hydro (weekly rates also available).

Call 250-923-9231.

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E Club grows to 15 From Page 11 only members of the Environment Club last year, and they accomplished a lot.

As part of the Energy Ambassadors program, they started Lights Out Lunches last year. Every Friday, they turned off lights and encouraged teachers to turn off their computers when they didn’t need them.

They spoke to students at Valley View Elementary School about starting a club, and they were Eco Elves at Christmastime, giving out treats to classrooms that turned their lights off.

“If you think of it, just us five have done so much, and that’s just five,” said Toone.

“We’re like a green disease.”

Isfeld was the top Comox Valley school in the ERIP last year.

“At the beginning of the year, we were one of the worst and

used the most energy, and at the end of the year, we were the best,” said Swing.

Peterson is really excited about the occupancy sensors.

“At the beginning of last year, we had this idea that lights in the bathrooms were always needlessly on so why don’t we get motion sensors,” she said.

“Hopefully that will give teachers inspiration to open their blinds,” added Lawrence.

Isfeld’s Environment Club has grown this year to about 15 members.

“One of the best things about last year is it was just the five of us and we accomplished so much,” said Peterson.

This year, the club’s focus is its community garden which provides produce for the school’s home economics class, and it is working on a number of projects,

including making bird feeders, holding an upcycle craft fair and having an ugly sweater day to encourage people to wear sweaters instead of turning up the heat.

The club is hoping to win a solar panel package through the school district as the school that saves the most energy, noted teacher-sponsor Chantel Parsons.

When asked why she’s so interested in the Environment Club, Lawrence says “Why not?”

“We live here, so we should take care of it,” she said. “Someone has to do it. We can’t just sit back and wait for someone else to do it.”

“We can’t leave the world like this for other generations,” agreed Kurucz.

Peterson says she’s involved because “it’s our Mother Earth.”

“It sustains us, so we need to sustain it,” agreed Toone.

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO FINANCING

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm 4-plex, near ocean/schools, town. Hrdwd flrs, new exterior/paint, W/D. Available Jan 1. $725./mo. Call 250-889-9353. boarsnest@shaw.ca

CAMPBELL RIVER, centrally located, cute 2 bdrm house, ocean view, w/d, d/w, garage.

Lot’s of storage & large fenced yard. N/S, pets neg. $950. /mo + util. Avail. immediately. Call 250-339-9924.

CAMPBELL RIVER 2bdrm apt in centrally located 4-plex.

Adult oriented. No Pets. N/S. Refs $700+util. 250-830-4686.

CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 bdrm duplex, recently reno’d, F/S, W/D hookup, fenced yrd. $800. Jan 1. (250)203-2084.

CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 Bdrm half-duplex, located at Rivers Edge on Doyle Rd, just off of Hwy 28. This is an open main floor plan with full in suite laundry & powder room, master bdrm has a walk in closet.

Starting at $975/mth. Phone 250-286-6133.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS WOODBURN AREA, #114, 2 bdrm mobile home, $750 mo, avail immed, fenced yard, pets allowed. Call 250-202-3806 or 250-286-8059.

HOMES FOR RENT 1100 SQ ft, ocean view, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Big deck, 12’x25’ workshop, fenced yard, W/D, woodstove, N/P, N/S, refs req, $1100./ mo, Jan. 1st. Call 250-830-0513.

BLACK CREEK- 4 bdrms, wood stove, W/D, F/S. No pets! $975 + utils. Avail now.

Call (250)337-8005.

CAMPBELL RIVER, 2 bdrm house, fenced back yard, W/D, F/S, avail Jan. 1, $875 mo, N/S, pets neg, 250-218-6311.

CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 1200sq ft, F/S, W/D, NS/NP. $900 (negotiable). Call 250-287-7876.

CAMPBELL RIVER, 3 bdrm 2 bath rancher near Robron.

Garage, 5 appls, NON SMOKING, pets neg, newly reno’d, $1200. (Immed) 250-248-6875 CAMPBELL RIVER: 3 bdrm rancher, 1500sqft. Avail. now $1100. (250)287-0338.

Knee strain common skiing injury

I

njuries to the lower leg have always been a problem for alpine skiers.

In the early years of the sport, broken legs were one of the most common injuries.

The twisting force generated by a fall would transmit up from the ski to the leg and break the lower leg bones, the tibia and fibula. The subsequent development of release bindings has been very successful in reducing the incidence of such fractures, but unfortunately has not afforded as much protection to the knee.

This joint, with its associated ligaments, menisci and bony structures, currently accounts for approximately 30-40 per cent of all alpine ski injuries.

The vast majority of knee injuries seen in alpine skiers involve damage to knee ligaments. These ligament sprains are graded from one to

three depending on and an inability to the degree of damage straighten the knee. and the looseness The following (laxity) of the generic injury ligament following a management advice is fall. In a grade 1 sprain recommended for knee there is no laxity in injuries - if possible, the ligament when please check with your it is stressed. Few, if physiotherapist or any, of the ligament physician beforehand. fibers are torn. In a ● Protect, rest, ice, grade 2 sprain, there compress and elevate is some laxity in the the injured limb ligament, but ● Use the ligament crutches if still stops the necessary to bones from take weight off moving. In the injured leg. a grade 3 Weight bearing sprain all the on the affected fibers of the side can usually ligament are Ben take place once torn.

Chatterson the pain level Rehab in Motion The allows Guidance ligament on regular no longer works to quadriceps (thigh stabilize the knee. muscle) exercises. It Most knee sprains is truly amazing how are relatively mild quickly the quadriceps there are, however, lose their strength several signs that when they are not indicate a more serious being used and this is knee injury: obvious bad for the knee joint. deformity of the knee, Physiotherapy inability to bear weight assessment and on the affected leg, a treatment as soon large degree of swelling as possible - part of in the knee within a this aims to keep the few hours of injury, quads muscles. An

assessment of ligament stability should be performed once the acute pain has settled, using the uninjured side for comparison if necessary In general, most minor knee injuries (grades 1 or 2) should not stop you returning to the slopes on skis, once the injury has healed. Grade 3 injuries (for example a complete tear of the ACL and/or MCL), or a significant fracture, (such as a tibial plateau fracture) need to be treated with more respect.

Ben Chatterson is a physiotherapist at Rehabilitation in Motion which has four Island locations including two in Campbell River: Willow Point, 9233773; Quinsam (across from SaveOn Foods), 286-9670; Comox Valley, 334-9670; Port Alberni; 723-9675.

Ben Chatterson works at the Comox Valley Clinic. Visit www. rehabinmotion.com

CAMPBELL RIVER oceanfront fully furnished 3-Bdrm, 2bath home. $1800. neg.

Avail. now. Drive by: 1047 S.Island Hwy. 1-604-892-5134 renechambers@shaw.ca COAL HARBOUR 2 bdrm modular home w/ panoramic ocean view, $550/mo. Call 1250-830-7123.

MERECROFT AREA- 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath rancher. 5 appls.

NS/NP. Available Immediately.

681 Glenalan Rd. $1000./mo.

Call (250)830-3232.

WILLOW Point rancher in quiet family neighbourhood, close to Sportsplex, schools and bus. 3bdr, 1.5bath, dbl garage, 5 appl., wood stove, fenced yard, N/S,1yr lease and references required. $1250/mth, avail Jan 1, call 250-204-1562

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING GOLDEN GROVE Care Facility has immediate openings in beautiful home like setting for seniors. For a tour and info please call Judy or Rhona at 250-923-7049.

SUITES, LOWER CAMPBELL RIVER very nice 2bdrm bsmt suite, avail now. incl gas heat, 5appls, ns/np, refs req’d $750. 250-923-2484 WILLOW POINT, level entry 670 sq ft, 1 bdrm, 6 appls incl’d, storage, hrdwd and tile floors, new private rear unit, avail immed. 250-923-4344.

SUITES, UPPER CAMPBELL RIVER, 2 bdrm, oceanview, close to town, new bathroom, paint, carpets & flooring, $750./mo + utils. N/S Please call 250-701-5509.

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DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery www.autocreditfast.ca WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Treat yourself this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888593-6095. www.creditdrivers.ca

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $12,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

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11th Annual

Christmas Dinner Friends with

Don’t be alone this Christmas

Join us from 1pm to 3pm for a free home-cooked meal.

Sunday, December 25th • 1pm to 3pm at the Downtown Community Hall #401 - 11th Avenue Voluntee Call Carolyn r rs o f a r 4 e 5 2 s 7 t ill neede Entertainment and 250-830ortation d! transp Activities provided for the kids!

Call Brenda to volunteer! 250-287-9483 Campbell River Restaurant Supply

Radiant Life Community Church Beat On Music

Krell’s Family

CATERING

A sacred celebration by our local charities, churches, and agencies.

SO MUCH

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2011 DODGE

RAM 3500 DIESEL

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2012 JEEP

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CHEROKEE LAREDO

Call us 250.338.5451

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19,488

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15,888

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4X4 SUN & SOUND GROUP

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BELOW COST! BELOW COST! BELOW COST! BELOW COST! BELOW COST! BELOW COST! BELOW COST! BELOW COST! All of our vehicles represented are brand new and in stock, and are priced well below our cost. Check us and compare.

ALL VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD AT OR BELOW DEALER INVOICE PLUS ALL APPLICABLE INCENTIVES WILL BE PASSED ON TO YOU. This ONCE A YEAR EVENT will NOT be held over and will end at 6:00 pm December 31st. No Rain Cheques! IN STOCK VEHICLES ONLY. All vehicles represented are in stock and payments are based on a 96 mth term @4.99%. 12 Ram 1500 24488 B/W 129 6500 down, 11 Ram 3500 199 B/W 46888 19000 down, 12 Wrangler 22888 108 B/W 8500 down, 11 Grand Cherokee 169 B/W 33888 10000 down, 12 Dodge Grand Caravan 19988 88 B/W 8500 down, 12 Dodge Journey 19488 88 B/W 8200 down, 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT 8 Rare, 11 Jeep Patriot 15888 88 B/W, 2011 Jeep Compass 4x4 24488 8500 Down, 11 Chrysler 300 Limited 35988 B/W 158 14500 Down. All Prices are NET of all current Chrysler Canada Incentives and cannot be combined with any other offer.

SHOP • TOWING & RECOVERY YOUR FULL SERVICE DEALERSHIP BODY PARTS & SERVICE • TIRE CENTRE

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4847 N. Island Highway • Courtenay • Open Monday to Saturday 7:30am - 5:30pm

250.338.5451 • 1.877.850.2828 • www.comoxvalleydodge.com All vehicles represented are based on a 96 mth amortization. Ram 3500 $22,000 down @ 4.99%; Grand Caravan $7,800 down @ 4.99%; Grand Cherokee $17,500 down @ 4.99%; Ram 1500 $6,400 down @ 4.99%; Challenger $19,000 down @ 5.99%; Patriot $6,000 down @ 5.99%.

BLOWOUT SALE ON NOW 'TIL DECEMBER 31ST, 2011 AT 6:00PM

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TYEE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC PRICE REC

UNDER ION T C U R T CONS

PRICE REDUCTIONS We are under construction and "OPEN" to serve you!

NOW ONLY

$

16,995

NOW ONLY

2006 DURANGO SLT 4X4 Leather, sunroof, rear DVD,

$

extra clean, low kms

14,995

Stk# T5422A

NOW ONLY

$ 0,995 3

$

18,995

NOW BLOONWLYOUT!

2004 SIERRA SLT 2500 HD DURAMAX

2222,,999753

$$

6.6 Ltr, leather, loaded, immaculate, only 83,000 kms

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$

15,995

Stk# T5477A

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$

14,995

Stk# T5116B

13,995

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$

9,995

2007 GMC CANYON SLE CREW CAB Loaded, 1 local owner

Stk# T6116A

2008 ACADIA SLE

1 owner, 63,000 kms, nicely equipped

• Manufacturer’s Warranty • 150+ Point Inspection • 30-day/2,500km No Hassle Exchange Privilege • 24 Hour Roadside Assistance

2005 SILVERADO 1500 4X4 4.8 Ltr, nicely equipped

NOW ONLY

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22,995

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2008 UPLANDER 1 local owner

Stk# T5408A

2007 F150 XLT 1500 4X4 Excellent condition, low kms

Stk# T5396A

Stk# T5417A

2005 TRAILBLAZER LT EXT 7 passenger, 4x4, great ski machine

$

Low kms, super clean

Stk# T5476A

2009 COLORADO LT 4X4 4 cyl, 5 speed, one owner, great fuel economy

2006 EQUINOX

Stk# T5497A

Stk# T5509A

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25,995

2004 SILVERADO 3500 HD LT 4X4 DURAMAX L6.6 Ltr., leather, loaded long box

Stk# T6071A

TYEE CHEVROLET ROLET 250-287-9511 570 - 1 13th Avenue, Campbell River BUICK GMC www.tyeechev.ca ww DL#10790