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Region hit by wet and windy start to 2012 MIA HEITLAND CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

It’s been a wet and blustery start to 2012 in the Campbell River region, after a cool and dry December.

According to Environment Canada statistics, the total precipitation for December 2011 was only 113 mm, compared to a 30 year average of 218mm. And of that 113 mm last month, 24.8 mm fell on just one wet day – Dec. 27.

In contrast, January has started with wind and rainfall warnings for the region on Jan. 3 and 4, which led to ferry cancellations, flood warnings and left more than 1,500 homes without power throughout the region.

About 120 mm of rain fell on the east coast of the Island at B.C. Hydro’s Cruikshank rain gauge from Tuesday to Wednesday morning, according to the river forecast centre.

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Value of homes dropped in 2011 MIA HEITLAND CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

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BC Assessment has generally valued Campbell River properties moderately lower

this year over last, and real estate sales prices from 2011 are backing them up.

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expect to see assessment changes in the range of -10 per cent to + 5 per cent.

“Most homes in Campbell River will see moderate decreases or little change in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said BC Assessment Authority (BCAA) Vancouver Island Regional Assessor Bill MacGougan.

T h e Va n c o u v e r Island Real Estate Board numbers for 2011, show an 11 per cent drop from 2010 in the average sales price of all homes in Campbell River, to $271,220.

The average sales price in the VIREB region, which covers Vancouver Island north of the Malahat, was $341,537 – down incrementally from 2010’s average price of $342,324.

Marty Douglas, managing broker for the Coast Realty Group, said Campbell River buyers are well placed to take advantage of the city’s low prices on two specific types of properties: lots and waterfront homes.

“The average price for a single family residential lot in Campbell River for the 12 months ending Dec. 31 was $101,802,” Douglas said.

“House prices tell a similar story where the average price for the year clicked in at $286,299, nearly $65,000 lower than in the Comox Valley.

“The only lower average house prices on Vancouver Island are in Port Alberni or in the North Island.”

A shortage of ser-

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– Percentage drop on average in price of all homes in Campbell River in 2011.

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– Number of new single family home building permits approved in Campbell River in 2011’s first three quarters.

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– Number of new single family home building permits approved in Courtenay in 2011’s first three quarters.

viced lots in the Comox Valley has driven up prices there.

“The cheapest new lot that you buy in the Comox Valley is probably about $159,000,” said Clarice Coty, publisher of Building Links, a North Island Construction Newsletter. “In Campbell River, typically new lots are coming on the market at about $110,000.”

Campbell River’s waterfront properties are some of the lowest priced waterfront homes on Vancouver Island.

“When it comes to value, especially in waterfront properties, we beat our cousins in Port Alberni handily,” Douglas said.

In Campbell River, there were 17 single f a m i ly w at e r f ro n t homes sold in 2011 with an average price of $475,376, compared to the West Coast’s 14

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That price was influenced greatly by sales in Tofino, Douglas said.

Vancouver Island waterfront properties had selling prices ranging from $1.7 million in Tofino to $100,000 in Gold River.

Overall, Campbell River’s taxable residential assessment roll is $3.3 billion this year.

A total of almost $34 million in new residential value has been added due to various changes including subdivision, rezoning and new construction.

“In the first three quarters of 2011, Campbell River approved building permits for 90 new single family homes with a value of more than $23.5 million,” Coty said, adding that this was a 40 per cent drop from the same period in 2010.

“Still, Campbell River led the way with 90 new homes, compared to 55 in Courtenay and 37 in Comox.

“Total construction values, including commercial and industrial developments for the first nine months were 39.3 million in Campbell River, compared to 36.1 million in Courtenay.”

And as for BC Assessment, property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2011 or who see incorrect information on their notice should contact our office as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January, MacGougan said.

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Renovation money sought for arena KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Renovations at Rod Brind’Amour Arena could begin next year if the Strathcona Regional District can secure some g rant funding.

The regional district has applied for $400,000 from the British Columbia Community Recreation Program Fund, which was announced by Premier Christy Clark in September.

Josie Rohne, facilities manager of Strathcona Gardens, said if the grant application is successful, planning for the arena project, including the awarding of the project to a contractor, would take place in 2012 and the project would be scheduled to begin in March of 2013.

“During the construc-

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Some young skaters are put through their paces during skating lessons at Rod Brind’Amour Arena. tion phase the commu- ball hockey, they would prior to the start of the nity would be down be required to adjust 2013-2014 ice season.”

Rohne said it’s estione arena from April- their rental times in September 2013,” said arena number two mated that the five Rohne in a report to the and to book more time month closure of the Strathcona Regional at the new (outdoor) facility would result in a loss of approximately District Board. “This lacrosse box.

“We would expect $22,000 in revenue, would mean that for the dry floor user that the upg rades from dry floor and ice groups; lacrosse and would be completed rentals.

However, she said that would be balanced off by the reduction in work force and other operating expenses during the arena closure.

The Regional District has been aware of the need to improve Rod Brind’Amour Arena, the larger of the two arenas at Strathcona Gardens and home of the Campbell River Stor m, for several years.

A Building Condition Assessment was conducted on the Strathcona Gardens complex on April 24, 2007.

“From the report, Strathcona Gardens has been identified as an aging facility and that it is in reasonably good condition, but the Rod Brind’Amour Arena has been rated poorly,” Rohne said.

“It has been identified that the Brind’Amour

Arena needs immediate attention to the floor, boards and the brine lines in order to maintain the current service level during the future ice season, without worrying about equipment failure.”

Brian Reardon, chief administrative officer for the regional district, stressed the importance of the project in the regional district’s grant funding application.

“If this project is not completed soon, it is expected that there will be catastrophic failure of the concrete slab which will render the arena inoperable,” he said. “It that were to happen it would have a devastating effect on the local arena user groups and public ice programming.

“Currently this ice surface is used 1,930 hours per year for

youth activities and 423 hours per year for adult groups. If arena number one failed there would be nowhere else for these displaced groups to go as the other full-sized ice space at Strathcona Gardens is also booked to capacity.”

The project is estimated to cost $968,000.

If the regional district can successfully secure the $400,000 in grant funding, it will need to set aside capital funds and reserves to fund its portion of the project, Rohne said.

Rod Brind’Amour Arena is currently used by such groups as the Campbell River Storm, Campbell River Stars Hockey Club, Campbell River Tyee rep hockey, the Pioneer Hockey Club, the Campbell River Skating Club, and Campbell River Minor Hockey.

Weather: Campbell River is the fifth rainiest of Canada’s 100 largest cities Continued from A1 winds gusting to about 80 km/h and were forecasted to see about 100 mm of rainfall by Thursday.

This Pineapple Express phenomenon that blew through also brought with it warmer temperatures a n d a n i n c re a s e d risk of flooding, but thanks to the dryer months leading up to this storm, local reservoirs held through

this storm. But with wet weather expected over the weekend, BC Hydro will be releasing water, and has issued a public warning.

“BC Hydro has issued a public safety advisory for the public to stay away from the Campbell River along the stretch of river between the John Hart Dam and the estuary, from Friday evening through Monday,” said BC Hydro spokesper-

son Stephen Watson.

“High river flows will be in place for flood risk management as a result of the recent storm activity and a potential storm that may hit the region on Sunday. There is no risk for downstream flooding.”

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In consideration for flood risk management, BC Hydro will initiate a spill of up to 50 m3/s down the Elk Falls Canyon commencing Friday afternoon. Watson said it has been an interesting year of water flows in the Campbell River water system, with only three significant events – including a once-in-a-decade storm

in late November.

Flooding was reported Wednesday morning along Highway 19 at Cook Creek Road, south of Campbell River.

The last few days of December saw nearly a metre of snow fall on Mount Washington. With avalanche dangers running high across the province, parts of the mountain

were closed Wednesday with the note that slopes needed to stabilize before it could be re-opened.

According to Environment Canada’s 30 years statistics, Campbell River ranks as the fifth rainiest of Canada’s 100 largest cities, and has the second least sunshine year round, behind only Prince Rupert.

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“With the recent storm event that hit Tuesday and peaked on Wednesday, the 6,730 hectare surface area reservoir had increased by 1.1 m to 218.7 m in 36 hours by Thursday morning,” Watson said.

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Little change in property values MIA HEITLAND CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

BC Assessment has generally valued Campbell River properties moderately lower this year over last, and real estate sales prices from 2011 are backing them up.

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property owners should expect to see assessment changes in the range of -10 per cent to +5 per cent.

“Most homes in Campbell River will see moderate decreases or little change in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,”

said BC Assessment Authority (BCAA) Vancouver Island Regional Assessor Bill MacGougan.

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board numbers for 2011, show an 11 per cent drop from 2010 in the average sales price of all homes in Campbell River, to $271,220.

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The average sales price in the VIREB region, which covers Vancouver Island north of the Malahat, was $341,537 - down incrementally from 2010’s average price of $342,324.

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well placed to take advantage of the city’s low prices on two specific types of properties: lots and waterfront homes.

“The average price for a single family residential lot in Campbell River for the 12 months ending Dec. 31 was $101,802,” Douglas said.

“House prices tell a similar story where the average price for the year clicked in at $286,299. The only lower average house prices on Vancouver Island are in Port Alberni or in the North Island.”

Clarice Coty, publisher of Building Links, a North Island Construction Newsletter, said “In Campbell River, typically new lots are coming on the market at about $110,000.”

Campbell River’s waterfront properties are some of the lowest priced waterfront homes on Vancouver Island.

In Campbell River, there were 17 single family waterfront homes sold in 2011 with an average price of $475,376.

Vancouver Island waterfront properties had selling prices ranging from $1.7 million in Tofino to $100,000 in Gold River.

Overall, Campbell River’s taxable residential assessment roll is $3.3 billion this year.

A total of almost $34 million in new residential value has been added.

“In the first three quarters of 2011, Campbell River approved building permits for 90 new single family homes with a value of more than $23.5 million,” Coty said, adding that this was a 40 per cent drop from the same period in 2010. “Still, Campbell River led the way with 90 new homes, compared to 55 in Courtenay and 37 in Comox.”

Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2011 or who see incorrect information on their notice should contact BC Assessment as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January.

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Clean energy the topic of next luncheon BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Clean energy will fuel a Campbell River Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon Jan. 19.

The theme of the lunch at the Anchor Inn on the Old Island Highway is “Clean Energy Drives the Regional Economy� featuring Clean Energy BC executive director Paul Kariya.

Kariya says B.C.’s clean-energy sector is an economic advantage for our province. “The sector creates good, family-supporting jobs in rural and First Nations communities

and generates needed revenue for all levels of government. “With the global economy still on shaky footing, you would think this made-in-B.C. success story would be welcome news. Yet in the wake of (the recent) review of BC Hydro, critics have used the report to stridently oppose clean energy from renewable resources like wind, run of river, biomass and solar.

To date, the cleanenergy sector has created 18,000 personyears of employment in B.C. And the sector has contributed more

than $2 billion to B.C.’s economy, while contributing over $378 million to government for public services.

When the 27 projects in BC Hydro’s most recent clean power call are built, they will deliver another 3,800 person-years of construction employment and an additional $3.8 billion in capital investments including tens of millions of dollars in community spending that supports local small businesses.

For luncheon ticket information call the Chamber at 250-2874636. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Jobs plan forum slated for this month BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Rivercorp will host a BC Jobs Plan regional economic development pilot project planning forum tentatively scheduled for Jan. 30, says Vic Goodman, CEO of the city’s economic development corporation.

Confirmation from the office of Jobs, Tourism & Innovation Minister Pat Bell is anticipated in a matter of days.

Campbell River Mayor Walter Jakeway says the provincial government’s decision to select Campbell River as the host of one of four regional economic development pilot projects “will be interesting and will assist in setting future goals and priorities.�

But he cautions: “The city and local

economy must not rely on any one initiative or project to build its future.�

The pilot project initiative is aimed at attracting investment, identifying opportunities, economic diversification and job creation in areas consistent with the BC Jobs Plan. The province will assist communities by providing expertise, and facilitating community and regional linkages to key partners, stakeholders and programs to advance investment opportunities.

The pilot project planning forum will be attended by Minister Bell, his department officials, the Rivercorp team, Chamber of Commerce officials,

private sector leaders, non-governmental organizations, educators and First Nations representatives.

Bell anticipates that by the end of the forum, an inventory of potential projects and an initial action plan on how best to implement them will have been created.

The provincial government will assist Campbell River by developing an intensified approach to capitalize on those opportunities.

Selected projects will be implemented in the following six to 18 months.

Once the pilots are complete, additional communities will have the opportunity to partner with the government on investment opportunities.

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WHO WE ARE: The Campbell River Mirror is published every Wednesday and Friday

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PUBLISHER: Zena Williams publisher@campbellrivermirror.com

EDITOR: Alistair Taylor editor@campbellrivermirror.com

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Will it be Risky Dix of Christy Crunch?

The difference is in the manner in which the ads are presented.

The provincial political world has weighed in on the B.C. Liberals’ decision to target B.C. NDP Leader Adrian Dix with 16 We say: Both months between now and the May 2013 election. The governing party parties have has created a website — riskydix.ca contributed to — where it lists everything that went wrong in B.C. during the NDP reign rising costs in the 1990s, when Dix was former premier Glen Clark’s right-hand man.

Some have accused the Liberals of showing their desperation in waging all-out war on Dix; the Grits argue they are simply laying out the facts for voters

who might not be aware of Dix’s involvement in the NDP government of the 1990s.

The Liberal campaign is serious and shows the party is obviously extremely concerned about losing the next election to the NDP. The New Democrats, conversely, scored big-time with their clever, witty and wickedly funny TV commercial last year featuring “Christy Crunch” cereal. That may have been an attack ad, but at least it was one with panache and creativity. Now, about the riskydix.ca campaign. The Liberals claim they are simply stating the facts, based on statistics from independent sources. That may be so, but the real information may also lie in what the Liberals are not including on the website. For example, the home

page declared that, during the 1990s, “taxes went up – a family earning $60,000 paid 60 per cent more income tax than they do today – that’s almost $2,000 a year.”

What the Liberals don’t mention is the crucial second part to that equation — that other taxes (what the B.C. Liberals prefer to call fees and tolls and recycling deposits and carbon-neutrality goals and MSP premiums and ICBC rates and ferry fares and BC Hydro costs) — have climbed to heights unimagined since they claimed power in 2001.

Dix may be risky. That remains to be seen. But, the past 10 years have not exactly resembled Shangri-La for the average family struggling to survive.

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Derelict boat litters beach Re: Derelict boat to become permanent Campbell River shoreline feature - [Jan. 02, 2012 – www.campbellrivermirror.com] To say I’m disappointed with the Coast Guard Station’s recent decision to do nothing with the derelict boat that run aground recently in Willow Point during a storm, is an understatement. Also, the logic which was used to reach that decision boggles my mind.

It is very fortunate that it poses no environmental hazards; thankfully the owner did drain all fluids from the vessel’s fuel tanks and its engine sump. What befuddles me is, Hawkins the Officer in Charge says, “It’s easy to say ‘get rid of it,’ but how do you get rid of it?” I think a good start would be to go after the owner and hold that person responsible for the salvage costs.

The Coast Guard obviously knows or at least has a pretty good idea who the owner is.

Hawkins then goes on to say, “The owner has purchased it for a minimal price and was likely not interested in an expensive salvage project.”

Oh well then, why didn’t you just say that in the first place? That’s a perfectly righteous reason for allowing our beaches to be littered with a decrepit marine vessel...not!

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Remember when you could roam around in a car?

Alistair Taylor Out On A Limb

Ah, the good old days.

A group of us were reminiscing about riding in the family car the other day. If you’re of a certain age, you can remember the days before seat belts were mandatory.

It is amazing so many of us survived. Remember when Mom would fold down the last seat in the station wagon and put a blanket down and some cushions to allow the little ones to play around in the back on long trips?

Kids weren’t kept cooped up in their seat in those days. Not any more. Now we have to keep them occupied with DVD players.

I can remember riding with someone in a crew-cab pickup truck and they commented on how they liked it when their toddler, who roamed

around the front bench seat, would stand behind the driver’s elbow.

That’s because it would protect him from falling forward when you put on the brakes. You couldn’t tell them to use a seatbelt because I don’t remember if they even had them in the vehicle in those days.

Or then there was someone’s mom who automatically would extend her right arm to brace the kids on the front seat whenever they stopped at a stop light. It was so habitual she continued to do it after seatbelts became mandatory.

One friend reminisced how she often, as a little girl, could stick her head out the front passenger side window in a two-door while standing on the back seat. Her mother wouldn’t know about it until some-

time later. That would then earn a sharp rebuke to get back on her seat.

One time she got her head caught because her mother wound up the window not realizing she was there.

After puzzling a few seconds over why the window seemed stuck, she freed my friend from the neck trap before she blacked out from a lack of oxygen.

We had so much freedom in those days. You could brace your back against the back door to give you good leverage with legs in order to pedal-kick your brother. This warranted return fire of course and you’d have a flurry of kicks until one of them landed hard enough to elicit tears. Or until Dad threatened to come back there and “sort you two out.” It was never clear if he was

going to pull over and do that or just tell Mom to hold the wheel while he climbed over the seat back to get at us. Either way, it stopped us...for a while. I’m not sure what we feared more, Dad running rampant in the back seat with us or Mom driving.

I remember once we rented a camper truck to drive down to California. My older brother had his learner’s licence at the time and Dad thought it would be a good chance to give him some driving lessons. My Dad was a nervous driving instructor and why he thought this was a good idea is beyond me. So after a few grim moments of my Dad saying progressively louder and more tense “Alan, get back over the centre line...

Alan, get back over the centre line!” I Continued on A7

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What they’re saying on facebook about: “Derelict boat to become permanent Campbell River shoreline feature” (Mirror Jan. 4/12) ● Sean Smith: Who gives a rat’s a** if the owner doesn’t want to salvage the boat.

It’s his boat and it’s parked where it shouldn’t be parked. If the DFO doesn’t want to do anything about it, then the City should get a pair and demand that they owner remove it or face fines until it is.

If the DFO is con-

sidering that this is a City issue, then the City should apply the approprate bylaw and get the job done!

How long is it going to be before some dipstick vandal decides that it would be fun to set fire to the thing.

Better yet, who will bear liability if a local or tourist decides to clamber aboard and h u r t s t h e m s e l ve s in the process? Any

thoughts on what to do when the next really big storm washes it into the estuary or smashes it against the rip-rap. Stop the “notmy-problem” nonsense already and make the owner responsible for HIS property!

● Molly Frederik-

● Sharon Jacklin: Betcha that a Salvage Company will be

Taylor: Ah, the good old days

Continued from A6 offered to go back and ride in the camper.

Which was great, you could lay down in the bed over the cab and

look out the narrow front window. There we were, weaving back and forth down the U.S. 101, me up in the cabover compartment

loving every second of it. It was better than a Disneyland ride.

Now, my kids, they’re strapped into their seats tighter than an

● Julie Hilaire: I think it looks kinda neat where it is.

sen: not really an eyesore, kind of neat actually. A reminder that we really are a fishing town. Did you see how many people were down there in miserable weather to have a look? Something interesting washes up on shore and everyone is complaining!

glad to take it away for ‘spare parts’!!!

the high-tide mark, not encroaching on any one’s property; and it’s just junk, the owner surely wouldn’t be interested in any salvage costs. Sounds ridiculous, wouldn’t you agree?

We cannot allow this to happen, to allow this

ing up on one of our beloved beaches in Campbell River. Are we going to be told this is okay? After all the owner went to the trouble of draining all hazardous fluids and materials, it’s just a shell; the offensive items are sitting below

decision to be upheld.

It’s littering, it’s garbage dumping but on a much larger scale.

There is still an owner involved. Hold the owner accountable for all salvage costs.

Every week in the local newspapers, I see advertisements

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Boat: It’s garbage dumping but on a much larger scale Continued from A6 edent setting. What if someone is out there towing a barge and on that barge is the shell of an antique car, or a few refrigerators and freezers? Lo and behold, t h e y c o nve n i e n t ly slide off the barge and into the drink, wash-

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The city will provide water services for an area outside the city limits after the Strathcona Regional District was unable to find a suitable provider.

The city has supplied the area, known as Area D, from Jubilee Parkway south to near York Road since July 1, 2010 but the contract expired on Dec. 31, 2011.

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put out a call for proposals for basic water services as well as services such as emergency response coverage, field inquiry and other works which would be based on charge out rates.

H o w e v e r, R o s s Hotsenpiller, regional district community services mana g er, said the response was small. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Only two proposals were received and neither resulted in an offering that would

deliver the service in an anticipated manner,â&#x20AC;? Hotsenpiller said in a report to the regional board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The costs for basic service were in a range of $86,000 to $128,000, either of which would represent a significant increase to the current or anticipated budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Further, charge out rates from both respondents for emergency response, field inquiry and additional works were higher than has been budgeted for this

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The City of Campbell River has offered terms for a contract for the provision of water services for five years with a scope of work similar to the current agreement,â&#x20AC;?

Hotsenpiller said.

The base contract for 2012 is $72,100 with a 2.9 per cent increase each year over the life of the contract.

By 2016 the yearly rate would be $81,149.

The Area D system serves approximately 1,135 connections.

service in the past.â&#x20AC;?

Hotsenpiller also said the proposals indicated that emergency inquiries would be co-ordinated from the Comox Valley, which would create some uncertainty around costs and response times.

With such a limited response, the regional district dissolved the process and at a board meeting Dec. 15, voted to enter into a fiveyear contract with the city instead.

Female hockey players will have to wait for Fun Day KRISTEN DOUGLAS

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A lack of response has forced organizers to postpone an event that would have helped ease females into playing hockey.

The Esso Fun Day for girls was scheduled for this Saturday and would have been an opportunity for firsttime female players to try their hand at hockey.

However, after not enough people signed up, the event had to be put off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to postpone Esso Fun Day due

to lack of response,â&#x20AC;? said organizer Heather Shiells. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have put this out since the beginning of December and we have only four responses.â&#x20AC;?

Shiells said she would like to re-schedule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would still like to have this event but to make it worthwhile we will need to have at least 20-25 girls out.â&#x20AC;?

Shiells said she can get another ice time and hopes for a better response, now that the holidays are over.

The Esso Fun Day is a one-day program that includes on and office activities and are

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Female hockey has recently taken off in Campbell River.

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Tod and Mandy both have children of their own, Cloe and Seth. On March 31, 2012, the couple will be wed at the Black Creek United Mennonite Church.

A petition to determine interest in a sewer extension project on Quadra Island won’t be complete for another month.

The Strathcona Regional District Board voted Sept. 22 to circulate a petition seeking approval for a boundary extension of the sewer service to homes in Quathiaski Cove, near the ferry terminal.

The Regional

District hoped to get the results back before the end of the year but the process is not expected to be complete until February.

Brian Reardon, chief administrative officer of the Strathcona Regional District, said that “means the costs of the system extension study incurred in 2011, including staff costs, will be an outstanding charge at the end of the year.” The costs are estimated to be in the range of $8,000$10,000.

Since the regional

district does not yet have a sewer service budget, which could potentially offset the project costs, the regional district board voted at a meeting Dec. 15 to spend up to $10,000 from the Electoral Area C (Quadra Island) Feasibility Study Reserve Fund in 2011 to cover the costs.

Reardon said if the majority vote to go ahead with the sewer expansion, which will affect 53 landowners, the repayment of the reserve fund would be the first charge against the service.

The Quathiaski Cove Sewer Expansion is a project that was prompted by several requests from property owners in the area.

“Many of the 53 lots identified have a history of septic failure,” said Patti Wells, engineering service co-ordinator for the regional district, in a report to the board. “The installation of sewer service in this area will facilitate ground water improvement and a healthier system.”

The cost of

expansion is expected to be $975,200 including taxes net of rebates.

The cost to each parcel owner within the proposed expansion area is estimated at a $18,400 one-time payment or a parcel tax estimated at $1,400-$1,600 per year for 20 years, said Wells.

However, Reardon said those amounts are solely based on estimates and if the project costs are lower, the cost to property owners would be proportionally reduced.

People interested in following the progress of the $2.5 million Heriot Bay harbour improvement project can now get updates online.

The Quadra Island Harbour Authority (QIHA) is currently overseeing the fourth phase of the project

that will replace the wooden pier and wharves at the Heriot Bay public dock with new concrete and steel structures and install two separate ramps, one for transport trucks and one for pedestrian access.

The project also includes enhanced

safety features, expanded dock space and a new 1,500 pound crane for public and commercial use.

“In addition to providing necessary upgrades to Heriot Bay facilities, the project will connect and boost the fishing and shellfish industries by helping get their products to market,” says Michael Griswold, QIHA president. “These improvements and the increased shipping capacity at Heriot Bay has the potential to increase regional employment by up to 250 new jobs in 2012.”

Information about the project, including project details and timeline, photos and answers to frequently asked questions are available online at www.qiha.ca “About 35 people attended the public meeting in July, where QIHA outlined the project details. Since then, the Quadra Island Harbour Authority has kept in touch with boat owners and local residents about the next steps in the project through letters, e-mail and phone calls,” says

QIHA harbour manager Dawn Ross.

“We’ve (QIHA Board) also posted signs to inform people about construction, and we want to provide online access to information for everyone interested in keeping up to date about this improvement project.”

Work on the Heriot Bay harbour improvement project began in 2010 and, when completed in the fall of 2012, will result in the complete re-modeling of the Heriot Bay harbour facilities, both commercial and recreational use, with a floating breakwater; a new 26.2 metre by 17.1 metre concrete dock; a 100 by 15-foot prefabricated steel ramp with a 60,000pound load capacity for transport trucks; a separate ramp for pedestrian access, and in phase five, the complete rebuild of all mooring docks, including installation of new steel piles to replace the existing creosoted wooden piles, as well as possible shower facilities and a pump-out station.

The combined cost for all phases of the project are forecast at approximately $2.5 million, funded primarily by Small Craft Harbours and senior government grants.

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“Citizens On Garbage Patrol” need your help identifying areas where garbage has been illegally dumped. If you come across an area you suspect as an illegal dumping site please email a picture, details of the items and location and we will print it. cogp@campbellrivermirror.com

CHRISTINE FISHER

Christine likes crocheting dishcloths and sewing. She is making a rag quilt. Her ey team is the Vancouver Canucks and she makes sure to watch all ey favourite hocke hockey s. Christine also bowls in the Special Olympics. She uses her Mirror of their games. earnings to buyy wool and fabric for her hobbies hobbies.

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Christine has been delivering the Mirror newspaper since July 2005. She does an excellent job delivering her papers early in the morning for her customers to enjoy.

Congratulations on being selected our Carrier of the Month!

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FOUND behind the Norm Wood Sewage centre on the side of an access road. Numerous items including a couch/bed, car batteries, chair, toys, childrens books, VHS covers from Central School, clothing and more!

Anyone with information on the person/s who illegally dumped these items can call CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS or 250-286-5700 Think you won’t get caught? Think again!

Go to: www.campbellriverrecycles.ca for locations that will take this kind of garbage!

6x2 OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL JAN. 7 6x2 at the CAMPBELL RIVER BOTTLE DEPOT 1580 Willow St

Open 9 am - 5 pm 10-4 Sun. COWICHAN BOTTLE DEPOT CLOSED JAN.DEPOT 1st, 2012 COWICHAN BOTTLE Bring in your Christmas Tree for disposal with a cash donation & non-perishable food items to help “The Soup Kitchen” Tree Mulching by - Curt’s Tree Services

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Doug Herman Aug. 2, 1962 - Jan. 6, 2006

In our thoughts forever.

Forever with Jesus.

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Obituary on Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home website www.campbellriverfunerals.com

Donations to Cancer Society in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers.

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In Loving Memory of

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DEATHS

DEATHS

January 7, 2000

I remember the day I met you, the day you became mine.

I remember the day I lost you and will til the end of time.

Remembering you is easy, y, I do it everyday.

But missing you is heartache that never goes away.

Living my life without you is the hardest part of all.

We shared 49 years, then suddenly God came to call.

The special years will not return when we were all together.

But with the love within my heart, you will walk with me forever.

This day is remembered and quietly kept.

I miss you so much.

I will never forget Your loving wife, Mary DEATHS

DEATHS

William Francis Barber February 16, 1936 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 28, 2011 Bill passed away after a long and very courageous battle with cancer. Bill was predeceased by his father, mother, sister and one brother, as well as his only son, William Jr. (May 2010).

KRUG, ANGUS JOHN

November 28, 1933 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 30, 2011

Angus left us peacefully from home, surrounded by his family after a long battle with prostate cancer. He is predeceased by his parents Jack Krug and Mary Ann Campbell Krug, brother Malcolm, sister Joyce, nephew Chuck and best friend â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welder Bobâ&#x20AC;? Rentz, his Friday night cribbage partner.

Angus was born in Stewart B.C. and grew up on the Queen Charlotte Islands and in Prince Rupert. After completing vocational school in Nanaimo, he settled in Campbell River in 1952. By 1963 he had opened West Isle Diesel Ltd. and was one of Campbell Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst Cummins representatives. He was a one-man operation repairing Cummins engines in the trucking, ďŹ shing and logging industries, often ďŹ&#x201A;ying into remote locations on Vancouver Island, the mid coast and the Queen Charlotte Islands. He was a superb mechanic, referred to by many of his customers as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Doctorâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Angus McCumminsâ&#x20AC;?.

Angus built the home on Northmore Road where he and his wife Shirl (Ferris) raised six daughters and quite often had an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;extra daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or two around for good measure.

Fishing was Angusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; passion. He was an excellent sports ďŹ sherman and loved to stock his freezer with his catches made either from off the beach or from a boat. He enjoyed hosting many a family barbeque supplying beautiful salmon and prawns.

Bill had a 22 year career in the Armed Forces. After retiring he became a Marine Mechanic and eventually opened his own business (Barbers Marine).

Angus is survived by Shirl, their daughters, #1 Judy Polysou (Nick), #2 Patricia Krug (John), #3 Joanne Mills (Gordon Jaques), #4 Linda Krug, #5 Leslie Krug (Mark Bertrand), #6 Lori Fry (Tony), siblings Ron (Sharon), Cathy Morreau (Lorrie), John (Brenda), Don (Mary), nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

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Bill will be forever missed by his family and friends. We send our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Dr. Val Veerapen, the homecare nurses: Barb and Marlene, the respite caregivers and to the wonderful caring nursing staff of 3 north and 2 north at the Campbell River Hospital.

The family extends our heartfelt appreciation for the compassionate and professional care given by Dr. Jan Coetzee (Alder Medical Clinic), Dr. Paul Blood and Dr. Michels (Victoria Cancer Centre), the Campbell River Home Nurses, the Campbell River Home Care Workers and the pharmacy staff at London Drugs.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for us to ďŹ nd you!

Call Louise........923-6643

Those wishing to, may make a donation in Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 55 St. Clair Avenue West. Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M4V 2Y7.

Please join the family for a remembrance of Angusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Maritime Heritage Centre, 621 Island Highway, Campbell River.

A Celebration of Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on January 9th, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the upper Comox Legion, 1825 Comox Ave, Comox, BC.

Memorial donations may be made to the Maritime Heritage Centre or the West Coast Prostate Awareness Society. For convenience, donations can be sent to P. Krug, c/o 1011 Northmore Rd., Campbell River, BC, V9W 3L4, for delivery to either registered charity.

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Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Myrna; three daughters: Sandra (Joe) Short, Karen (Steve) Holmes and Ann (Vance) Brown; eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; two brothers and many nieces and nephews.

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Amanda offers gel nails, manicures, pedicures and waxing. She starts January 16th, 2012. Amandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hours: Mon-Wed 9-5, Thurs 11-7 & Fri 9-5. For Appointments call: 250-286-1213.

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NEW BABY or EXPECTANT MOM? Call Angela.......286-6066 GETTING MARRIED? Call Terry Falk..287-4940

Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.suttonsfuneralhome.com

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NADIS: North Island Alcohol & Drug Information & Education Society. Do you have questions about alcohol & other drugs? NADIS has the largest video/dvd lending library on addictions in the province.

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TIMESHARE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

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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

ORACLE TUTORING TUTORING

Alberta earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

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

Support when you need it most Please support our work in the community with a donation to the Campbell River Hospice Society Call: 250-286-1121 www.crhospice.org Ad sponsored by Kinsmen Club

IS ALCOHOL A Problem for you?

Call 250-287-4313 for help day or night http://www.cr-aa. blogspot.com/

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: RING in hospital parking lot, Dec. 28th. Call to claim (250)923-7609.

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PERSONALS AVALON RELAXATION Massage. Certified European Masseuse. An exquisite escape. 250-204-0956 By Appt.

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LIGHTHOUSE CENTRE JANITOR - TEMPORARY (3 months: January-March 31, 2012) Part Time position 10 hours per week $9.79/hour

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for the following range of job duties: • Responsible for the overall cleanliness and janitorial services of the Lighthouse Centre including but not limited to the kitchen areas, dining areas, washrooms and offices (including upstairs) • Required to follow set schedules • To uphold the mission of The Salvation Army, maintain professionalism at all times, and abide by Salvation Army policies and procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job performance • Maintain records including hours worked • Report any health and safety concerns to the supervisor immediately • Perform other janitorial duties as required EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS: May be exposed to the risk of minor harm, injury or illness due to sharp objects, exposure to infectious diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS: WHIMIS Certification Preference will be given to those with previous janitorial experience Interested applicants must submit resume by January 10, 2012 to: Kevin Mack, 291 Mclean St., Campbell River, BC V9W 2M4 mailto:campbellrivercmd@gmail.com We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

PRIVATE SCHOOL Grades 6 - 12

•Small class size •Academic focus

MATH GROUPS Grades 10-12

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REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY: Long log trucks for the winter season in Fort St James, BC local haul. Contact: Steve @ Newland Enterprises: 250996-8838. Good rates, good haul.

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VOLUNTEERS

Pharmacy Technician!

Available ONLINE, or at our Kamloops campus

VOLUNTEER REQUESTS January 3, 2012 CR Hospital: Social Media Volunteer needed to create a strong presence on various social media sites (e.g.

Facebook, Twitter) that assists with recruiting and retaining long-term volunteers.

Shifts are flexible.

The only CCAPP accredited program in BC Online program – 10 months - Class work can be done from home - Constant instructor support - 6 weeks of on-campus labs required We also offer an Online Medical Transcription Program 9 months– starts monthly

Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society: Education outreach/Special events worker to assist at their community info booth and sell raffle tickets. 12 events per year, 4 hour shifts.

Financial Aid available for qualified students P.C.T.I.A. accredited college

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Phoenix Middle School: Breakfast or lunch program volunteer. Setting out food staples for students & cleaning up after bell. 1-5 days per week for Breakfast 7:45 to 8:40 a.m. or Lunch 11:00 to 12:00 pm.

www.ThompsonCC.ca

Economic Development Manager A job isn’t good enough?

Kwakiutl (pop. 755) is located in Tsakis, British Columbia, adjacent to the community of Port Hardy on the scenic north end of Vancouver Island.

Reporting to the Band Manager, the EDM will have the requisite skills to protect Kwakiutl’s Land Base, research and/or develop a statement of declaration and promote Employment and Job Creation. Further, the successful candidate will have experience in First Nations community economic development, strategic planning, project management and writing: funding proposals, TORs, and business plans. The position requires 35 hours per week in an office environment with flex time (as needed), criminal records check and valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

The closing date is January 12, 2012.

Please apply by sending your cover letter w/salary expectations & resume to manager@kwakiutl. bc.ca Thank you for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LOT PERSON needed at CR Hyundai. Must be reliable, hardworking, good customer service. Duties include: washing vehicles, organizing lot, shuttling customers & more.

Email resume and drivers abstract to FRED. No phone calls.

For these and many more volunteer opportunities, contact: Volunteer Campbell River at 250-287-8111 Or check our website www.volunteercr.ca

Find your challenge at Domtar.

At Domtar you can expect more than just a job. North America’s largest integrated manufacturer and marketer of uncoated freesheet paper, and among its “greenest”, Domtar offers opportunities on which you can truly build a career.

The Kamloops Pulp Mill is currently recruiting for a Shift Supervisor. This mill is located in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Close to 85,000 people resides in this beautiful community. The City called “Tournament Capital of Canada” is vibrant & growing fast, offers an extensive variety of services, businesses, leisure facilities and outdoor activities.

Power & Recovery Shift Supervisor This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Power & Recovery and is responsible for the safe operation and coordination of a crew in power and recovery. Applicants must have an Inter-provincial Second Class Power Engineering certificate and a proven track record of success in a supervisory capacity. You also are an excellent communicator with a demonstrated ability to track and measure performance.

Pease submit your applications no later than January 16, 2012 to: Human Resources, 2005 Mission Flats Road, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1A9 Or via email to: kamloopshr@domtar.com Domtar is an equal opportunity employer.

MINING

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ELECTRICAL 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)

GARDENING WE OFFER Snow removal, Gutter Cleaning, Yard Clean up, Handy Man, Dump Runs, and More. Friendly affordable Services. Call Sherry or Shawn at 250-850-9116.

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

Ref’s. Call (250)923-1954.

Nyrstar Myra Falls welcomes talented and experienced people to join our team as: JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS The ideal candidate must possess a valid, recognized Canadian Inter-Provincial Certificate or T.Q for B.C. Candidates must have excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to read and understand electric, air, and hydraulic schematics. Preference will be given to those with previous mining maintenance experience. Applicants must be comfortable working in an underground shop.

Nyrstar Myra Falls is a complex and challenging underground hard rock mine which produces zinc, copper, lead and gold concentrates. The Company offers an industry competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package. Please submit your resume, stating the position you are applying for, with a minimum of three work related references to: Human Resources Department, Nyrstar Myra Falls P.O. Box 8000, Campbell River, BC V9W 5E2 Fax: 250-287-2093 email: natalie.clark@nyrstar.com

Thank you for applying at Domtar. Please note only selected candidates for an interview will be contacted

PERSONAL SERVICES

FORESTRY

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

1-877-840-0888

Kwakiutl Nation is seeking a creative and energetic Economic Development Manager (EDM). The successful candidate will possess a tightrope walker’s ability to balance Aboriginal Title & Rights interests with First Nations Economic Development aspirations.

LOGGING TRUCKS - OWNER/OPERATORS WANTED (SHORT & LONG LOGS) - Chetwynd BC Very busy logging season ahead Good Rates - Accommodations provided Health/Dental available LOGGING TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED ALSO Ph: 250-788-6093 Fax: 250-7882848 Attn: DWAN email: lmyoung@pris.ca

HOME STAY Host Family Wanted for International Students.

CARIHI & TIMBERLINE Family or Children at home most welcome Homestay fee $700.mo Feb.1-June 2012 More info: Miyuki 923-0554/ world 777@telus.net

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FACILITY: Lighthouse Centre, 1381 Cedar Street Campbell River, V9W 2W6 JOB PURPOSE: The Lighthouse Centre Janitor provides janitorial services to maintain the cleanliness and health safety standards of the Lighthouse Centre.

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

Grades K - 12 & College •All subjects

HOME STAY FAMILIES

We thank all those who apply, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $200 Wood-splitter attachment. 4 way for a Surge Master wood splitter. Sold new $250. Asking $150. 250-287-8993.

FRIENDLY FRANK Washer & dryer in good working condition. $50 ea. or $80 for both. 250-287-8993.

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD. SPLIT FIR Firewood, true cords/seasoned, $185/cord.

Phone 250-650-4060.

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RENTALS

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990.

EXQUISITE ocean view 940 sq. foot condo on 3rd floor. 2 bedrooms/2 bathroom, underground parking in 55 + building. Gas Fireplace Gas/Hot Water included in Strata Fees. Newer carpets and laminate. Brand new entrance, kitchen and bathroom floors Newer fridge and high efficiency washer and dryer (washer/dryer negotiable.

Asking $192,000. Call (250)8308500. www.willowpointcondo.com

Large waterfront condo with panoramic view. Beautifully finished. 2 bed, 2 bath & den.

6 appl. Level entry-no steps.

Very close to downtown.

Small pets on approval. N/S. 55+. Avail. Feb.1. $1150/mnth.

250-287-6154.

WE BUY HOUSES

3 BEDROOM in family park on Shelbourne. New Low-E windows, newer appl. Fresh paint, patio and shed. Price reduced to $32,000. 250-923-9281

2-Bdrm available immediately Orchard Park Apts. Secure building, oversize suites, large/ quiet private yard, indoor cat welcome, on-site laundry. Ref req’d. Ph. 250-914-0105 to view.

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C.V. SPORTSMAN’S Firearms & Collectibles Show, Jan 8, 2012. Militaria. Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd, Duncan.

8:30-1. Geoff 250-746-7812.

HOMES FOR RENT

For Rent: HOUSES FOR RENT ❖ 2 bdrm older style ocean view home at 1978 S. Isl. Hwy. in Willow Point: rents for 900 pm. 2 sheds, loft room. Available now. Pets allowed. ❖ Duplex with ocean view in Willow Point 2 bdrm. at 700 with garage. ❖ 3 bdrm rancher with family room and garage, Penfield area. 1200 pm, near all Schools. ❖ 3 bdrm townhouse on Galerno. 900 pm. Adults only. ❖ 4 bdrm older home in Willow Point, fenced yard, ideal for pets and kids at 1300 pm. ❖ 3 bdrm older basement home with 1 acre on Twillingate available Feb. for 1000 pm.

SUITES FOR RENT ❖ Sunset Ridge at 826 7th Ave: has renovated 2 bdrm units available @ 690 pm. In unit laundry, one child welcome. ❖ Magnificent view of down town from Pacific Plaza 2 bdrm unit- 1000pm. Adults only, no pets. Call today to view. ❖ Westerley Close at 836 7th – Adult with small pet- 2 bdrm, 5 apl, avail in 8-plex: @ $850 pm. 3 yrs old. 1 upper and 1 lower unit available. ❖ Suites in Discovery Point at 872 S. Isl. Hwy: available from 800 pm. - 1000. w/d in units. Building has had a face lift. Many units are upgraded to different levels. ❖ 2 bdrm unit in 8 plex: Upland Rd available now for 675 pm. Ideal for young child with parents. Small pet ok. ❖ Private suite in home, all inclusive at 850 pm. near WP Park.

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Total Concept Property Management & Realty Inc.

250-286-0110

2 bdrm suites at 377 Dogwood for $735 heat and hot water included, pet allowed

Willow Point 3 bdrm home 2 bath. 3635 BrindAmour (Ocean Grove) for $1150

Panoramic Ocean Views – 27 Island Hwy. (Hidden Harbour) 1 bdrm fully furnished beauty for $1250

Waterfront condo – 2 bdrm 2bath Ocean Shores.

Fully furnished, utilities included at $1800

3 bdrm in a Duplex at 15th Avenue for $850 Discovery Point – 2 bdrm condos at $750, 4 appliances and across from the seawalk

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Classical series combines Sarah Hagen’s piano with Chad Louwerse’s bass-baritone

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ailed by Opera Canada magazine as “a show-stopper”, bass-baritone Chad Louwerse brings his impeccable singing to Trinity Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 15.

Joining him on the stage for this third recital in the In Concert series will be pianist Sarah Hagen.

Originally from British Columbia, Louwerse is poised to take his place among the most important bass-baritones of his generation.

He debuted in Europe with l’Opéra National du Rhin in Strasbourg as Bernadino in Berlioz’ “Benvenuto Cellini” and in Canada has been heard from Quebec to British Columbia.

He has had major roles with the Montreal Opera, Montreal Opera’s Atelier Lyrique, Pacific Opera Victoria, Edmonton Opera, Opera Nuova and, most recently, in Vancouver Opera’s latest production of Roméo et Juliette.

Currently residing in London, Ontario, Louwerse is a winner of both the CBC Westcoast Performance Pacific Spotlight competition and the Début competition and has given recitals broadcast on CBC Radio Two.

Sarah Hagen is the force behind the In Concert series at Campbell River’s Trinity Presbyterian Church. She combines Jan. 15 with bass-baritone Chad Louwerse (below).

Steadily rising on the Canadian music scene, Hagen lives and works in a loft studio in one of Vancouver’s most vibrant artistic neighbourhoods.

She and Louwerse first met in Ottawa in 1998 at the National Music Festival where they were both prize winners and realized they shared a common sense of musical integrity and creative ideals.

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Some years later, unbeknownst to Hagen, Louwerse was invited to host her CBC Radio Two debut recital.

Encouraging a pause from operatic life and the Ontario winter, Hagen persuaded Louwerse to come out to the west coast for a tour of Art Song, spir-

ituals and operetta.

Their programme, highlighting the rich connection between voice and piano, includes works by Schubert and Fauré, the charming Tale Of The Oyster by Cole Porter, and likely a surprise or two.

The concert takes place at 2 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 145 Simms Road. Individual tickets are $20 or $10 for students.

For more information and to order tickets, visit www.sarahhagen.com or email info@sarahhagen.com

Quadra Singers plan unique spring concert, welcome new voices The new year brings a new opportunity for singers to join Quadra’s community choir and perform in By Request, a spring concert that will feature Quadra Singers’ choral favourites.

Choir director Linda Cannon suggested the By Request format thinking people would choose songs they’d liked from past seasons, which would offer a huge selection since Quadra Singers has been around for more than 20 years.

“With one exception though, the requests are for songs Quadra Singers hasn’t done before – everything from John Lennon to Vivaldi, German lieders and French children’s song,” Cannon says. “We’ve now got a line-up that reflects the group’s wide breadth of musical interests and tastes. This will guarantee an eclectic program for spring, one that will showcase our diversity and give us a chance to have a lot of fun as we’re learning these songs.”

Quadra Singers wrapped up a busy season in December with its Ceremony of Carols concert followed by a number of performances in Campbell River care homes and at Quadra Elementary.

The choir welcomes new members to sing, laugh and learn with us, starting Thursday, Jan. 12, at 6:45 p.m. at the Quadra Community Centre. All voices are welcome – no auditions!

People can learn more about Quadra Singers on our Facebook page. Or contact the choir by e-mail (quadrasingers@gmail.com) or call 250-285-2739 or 250-285-2142 for more information.

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Dan Quinn will join a bunch of comedian friends to bring a night of hilarity to Campbell River on Jan. 12.

hat happens when four top comedians want to spend one month in western Canada snowboarding?

They combine forces to bring you the Snowed in Comedy Tour. Arj Barker (Jan. 13 - Feb. 4), Craig Campbell, Pete Johansson, Dan Quinn and Glenn Wool (Jan. 10-14) come together for a terrific night of standup comedy. During the day they will be hitting the slopes, then the evening playing the best venues western Canada has to offer. the tour comes to Campbell River’s Tidemark Theatre Jan. 12 When Dan Quinn wanted to combine his two favorite passions, snowboarding and stand-up comedy.

He came up with the

snowed in comedy tour. Where the entire tour schedule is built around what ski-hills he will be able to hit during the day. This has been an adventure that he counts himself as blessed to be able to experience.

The tour starts in Nanaimo on Jan. 10. and ends in Vernon on Feb. 4 with 20 different cities on the way. They will be hitting Victoria at the Mcpherson Playhouse on Jan. 13 and Vancouver on Jan. 14 to play the Granville Island Stage. They will be in Calgary for four shows on Jan. 27 and 28 at the laughshop before heading back in to B.C. For the full schedule please see below.

This is the fourth year of the tour and it continues to grow.

Last year was a huge

success but expects to be even bigger this year with the addition of Arj Barker.

Barker has been growing steadily in to international stardom. He is already a huge star in Australia, where he regularly plays to crowds of thousands.

He is known to audiences from playing “Dave” on the HBO sitcom Flight of the Conchords. He was creator of the off-broadway hit the Marijuana-logues and can be seen in three comedy central specials in the U.S. and two Late Show with David Letterman appearances.

All of the acts are internationally recognized and have received various awards in different countries around the world. Pete Johansson

Rivercity holding auditions for a bold, new idea: Reading Theatre Rivercity Players is introducing a new form of entertainment to Campbell River audiences – Reading Theatre.

The Players are trying to have a bigger community identity and encourage people to attend, and take in, live theatre performances.

They have already provide enter-

tainment for Heritage Day in Spirit Square and done a reading of CBC’s A Christmas Carol.

“We know there are lots of talented people out there who would like to take part but have not got the time to learn lines and attend a lot of rehearsals,” says Gail Tisdale, President of Rivercity Players.

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“So we choose plays where most of the entertainment and wit is in the words, and the actors simply read their parts. It’s more like a radio show with an audience.”

The readings will be performed at the Players Clubhouse Theatre at 1080 Hemlock Street.

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just taped a comedy special in Amsterdam for Showtime with Russell Peters. Craig Campbell has been selling out theatres in the UK after his highly successful performance on the BBC show Michael Macintyre’s road show.

Glenn Wool recently won the Best of the Fest Award at the Sydney comedy festival beating out big names like Henry Rollins, Alonzo Bodden and Tommy Teirnan, becoming the first Canadian to ever win the award.

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Festival of Films launches its winter season The Campbell River Festival of Films will launch its 2012 season back at the Tidemark Theatre.

In partnership with the Tidemark Theatre and the Toronto Inter national Film Circuit, the Film Festival will now present their unique program of films on Tuesdays, Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, March 6, and March 20 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

The 2012 season’s passes will go on sale Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. at The Travel Place (2860681), 948 Island Highway. The passes will sell for $45 and entitle the holder to five wonderful films plus a series of draws at each screening. Individual tickets may be pur-

The Guard kicks off the winter season of the Campbell River Festival of Films on Jan. 24. Tickets go on sale for the season Jan. 14.

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T he directors of the Festival hope that with the larger Tidem a rk ve nu e m o re people will be able to enjoy the unique films and enjoy the wonderful ambiance of the Tidemark as well. The

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doors open at 6:30 p.m. with movies starting at 7 p.m. Patrons can gather in the lobby after the movie for a glass of wine and an opportunity to discuss the movie of the night with friends and other movie-goers.

Read for The Foursome Continued from A17 for taking an active part in theatre and having some fun.”

The next reading production is The Foursome by Canada’s most prolific comedy writer, Norm Foster. It will be

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The Festival is a successful partnership that was established 13 years ago with the Toronto International Film Festival film circuit. The partnership allows the Campbell River group to book films and shorts

directly from Toronto that would not normally make their way to our Campbell River movie theatres.

The season begins with The Guard on Jan. 24 followed by Le Havre on Feb. 7. Buck will be featured on Feb. 21 with Monsieur Lazhar playing on March 6. The season finale will be on March 20 and that title will be announced when the season is underway.

The organizers want everyone to know that all the proceeds go directly back to our community. Each year, bursaries and camera equipment are given out to local students and schools. For further information, contact the CRFF at camrivff@gmail.com

directed by Alistair Taylor and, as the title suggests, is about four men playing golf.

Auditions for this show are on Thursday Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse Theatre.

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Campbell River Living Mae talks the talk hoping you will walk the Walk D

on’t feel sorry for Mae Noble.

She doesn’t feel sorry for herself.

“Yes, I have Alzheimer’s disease.

I hope it doesn’t progress too quickly, but if it’s going to happen it’s going to happen.

I’ve been living well since my diagnosis two years ago, and I’m not dead yet,” she said with a smile on her face. “I’m going to continue with my half acre of garden plots, sailing with my husband and family, and enjoying travelling around in our motor home or little sports car.”

My big goal is to educate others about this disease and hopefully to be of help.

Noble has been a hardworking woman all of her life. She worked as a cleaner at the Haida Inn for 35 years, and raised her close-knit family.

Alzheimer’s disease has been a presence in her life for three generations. As a young child she remembers her grandmother having what was then described as ‘spells.’

Her mother was later

by the Alzheimer Society of BC North Island Investor’s Group Walk for Memories. The Walk is the main fundraiser for the Society.

“This is the first year that we are holding the Investor’s Group Walk for Memories in Campbell River, said Pat Redhead, co-chair of the fundraising walk that will take place on Jan. 29 in the Campbell River Common at 1 p.m.

The North Island Walk which has previously been held in the Courtenay will now alternate annually between the two communities.

“Mae has worked tirelessly as a community leader over the years,” Redhead said.

“She helped start the Independent Order of Foresters Campbell River, was one of the founding members of the local Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group and was an

Mae Noble is speaking out about Alzheimer’s disease an affliction that affects more than 70,000 individuals and families in B.C. and with which she has been diagnosed0. take over the things I make certain that diagnosed with the you can do for yourpeople know I have disease, as was Noble self. Make certain Alzheimer’s and if I two years ago at age that people know that mess up I make a joke 76. Around the time you have Alzheimer’s. of it. I play solitaire of her diagnosis, her Ask for help when on the computer, I do brother who was a you need it, and if you my own shopping and high school teacher in mess up make a joke banking, I still cook, Ontario visited, and of it and keep going.” and I’m very active she sat him down to It’s no surprise that physically. I spend a tell him that she had she has been chosen to lot of time with my Alzheimer’s. He said be honoured this year family and I laugh a “I’ve been diagnosed lot.” with it as well.”

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The North Island Investors Group Walk for Memories will be held indoors at the wheel chair accessible Campbell River Common on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. Registration starts at noon.

There will be a clown and face painting for children and the young at heart, a square dancing demonstration, and a fun warm- up.

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Noble recalls the early days when she was helping to form an Alzheimer’s support group here in Campbell River.

One of their prime fundraising efforts was to go to all of the garage sales in the area and pick up everything that wasn’t sold.

Then Noble and her husband Bruce would take it home and have their own big garage sale to raise money for the new support group. The first expenditures were on books and educational materials.

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