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Teachers thumb their noses at the government Fighting to save the B.C. education system, they say KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Campbell River teachers put up “stick-it� lines early this week in a fight for what teachers say are their democratic rights. “We want to make sure the public understands this is not about getting money, it’s about saving a system that’s being destroyed right now,� said Jerry Horton, local representative of the Campbell River District Teachers Association, at the association’s general meeting Monday evening at Thunderbird Hall. Teachers across B.C. are fighting the provincial government for tabling legislation to end the contract dispute between the B.C. Teachers Federation, the government and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association and force teachers back to work. Teachers have been without a contract since June 2011. “The reality is it just doesn’t involve teachers,� said Neil Thompson, president of the local teachers association. “The reality is, it’s about protecting our Continued on A4

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Tofino resident Marvin Curley is wrapped in a blanket after giving his testimony to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing in Campbell River Friday.

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oices cracked with emotion. Tears flowed. But the heartwrenching stories were still told. Abuse was detailed using words like torture, sexual abuse, loneliness – sometimes healing. That came

later to some. An emotional two days of personal accounts told to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission at Thunderbird Hall last week outlined the impact of residential schools on First Nations residents of the region. Often, the victims told their stories surrounded by fam-

ily and friends, making their presentations with the arms of loved ones wrapped around them. Frequently, presenters and people witnessing the presentations were overcome with emotion. They were often supported by commission representatives. Hugs were offered and accepted,

tissues were passed around. After each presentation, everyone in the hall applauded and stood. Family and friends frequently lined up to hug and console the person making the presentation. It was obviously a cathartic experience. Most expressed thanks for Continued on A3

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Thanks to the presenting sponsors Alitis Investment Counsel, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Coastal Community Credit Union and TD Waterhouse, the luncheon held this past Friday at the Tidemark Theatre was a big success. Well over one hundred people attended and were greeted with a warm welcome from Community Foundation members and then enjoyed a wonderful lunch spread put on by Quay West (the cookies were amazing!). The theatre fell silent as Michael Campbell enlightened the crowd on global financial trends interjected with some humorous personal stories. The Community Foundation wishes to remind you that their 7th Annual Premiere Golf Tournament is on May 25. Tickets are now available by contacting Amanda Raleigh at 250-286-8045. Community Foundation Chair Shannan Brown with Business Analyst, Author & Broadcaster Michael Campbell.

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Residential schools: Survivors tell their personal stories Continued from A1 the opportunity to tell their stories, hard as they were. Some of the testimony illustrated the fact that the effect of physical, emotional and sexual abuse carries over into subsequent generations. “There is something inside me that I think goes back to residential schools because of what this person might have done to me,” Calvin Rufus from Alert Bay told the commission. Rufus outlined a lifetime of dealing with abuse he suffered at the hands of an uncle who was a residential school survivor. “I am 43-years-old and I have been carrying this all of my life,” Rufus said. The hearings at Thunderbird Hall were an opportunity for residential school survivors to share with the commission and the federal government the unique experiences of children who attended these schools. The meeting was also an opportunity for all Canadians both Aboriginal and nonAboriginal to learn more about and bear witness to the legacy of the residential school system. This meeting was a build up to the Truth

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Campbell River Indian band cultural leader James Quatell acknowledges the testimony given by a residential school survivor to the Truth and Reconcilliation Commission hearing in Campbell River on Friday.

and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada regional event to be held in Victoria April 13-14. On Vancouver Island, there were five residential schools (18 in British Columbia) at Ahousat, Port Alberni, Alert Bay, Kuper Island and Tofino. Emotional testimony at Campbell River’s hearing expressed anger, sorrow, regret, understanding and forgiveness. Both presenters and people witnessing

the presentations were frequently overcome with emotion. One woman entered residential school when she was nine and left it when she was 13 or 14. The experience – which included sexual and emotional abuse – devastated her. “When I got out of school I started drinking,” she told the hearing. “I felt I was not worthy. I didn’t care who I was with because I didn’t think I would have the life

that I have today.” Years of alcoholism resulted in uncared for children who ended up being abused themselves. “Some of them were sexually abused because I didn’t protect them because I was drinking,” she said. Survivors told of punishment for speaking their Native languages and other “transgressions,”

which included being smothered by blankets covering them from head to toe or having to wash a flight of stairs from top to bottom with a toothbrush. Survivor Marvin Curley told of a lifelong struggle with anger left over from not only his period of residential school living, but also his parents earlier experience in residential

schools. He drank heavily to try deal with a life without parents, a life of bullying and violence, a life that contradicted the teachings of his elders. “I wanted to drown my pain,” he told the hearing. “Residential school was really good in a way for my education and my sports but as far as my abuse was concerned, It had a terrible effect,” he said. Later, another speaker told the commission that many of the survivors didn’t know that what was happening to them, was also happening to others. “So much happened to each of us individually we never saw what happened to each other,” he said. “That was the worst part of it.” The smaller hearings on Vancouver Island give survivors who may not be able to attend a national event a chance to still share their stories. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) released its Interim Report. on Feb. 24. Additionally, the TRC also launched a new historical publication

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ity comes with hefty fines – $475 per strike day day for individual teachers, $2,500 each day for officials and $1.3 million a day for the union. The bill also appoints a governmentappointed mediator and includes changes to special-needs education funding, classroom sizes and teacher bargaining rights. The bill caps kindergarten classes at 22 students while Grade 1-3 classes cannot exceed 24. Most Grade 4-12 classes can have up to 30 students and in those classes that exceed the cap, teachers will receive additional compensation. Exceptions to the cap are classes such as band and drama. Jenny Garrels, member of the B.C. Federation of Teachers staff, said Bill 22 takes away teachers’ right to free bargaining and strips teachers of the right

to negotiate class size and composition. “It’s not good news,” Garrels said at Monday’s teachers meeting. “The bill robs us of our rights and hurts children in our classrooms. It’s a callous move.” Teachers are asking for a 15 per cent cost of living increase over three years, as well as improved classroom size and composition. The government, on the other hand, is standing firm on its net zero mandate, meaning no wage increases unless a savings can be found within the teachers union’s contract. Thompson said the government’s salary freeze is unrealistic. “It’s not a zero mandate, it’s a negative three when you factor in the cost of living,” Thompson said. “Their reality is, I think, a little skewed.”

Teachers say the net zero mandate has “hand-cuffed” previous mediators in contract negotiations and with a gover nment appointed mediator it will be no different. “A m e d i a t o r i s needed, but it’s a sham because the mediator is appointed by the government,” Garrels said. Meanwhile, the Labour Relations Board has already appointed its own mediator. “It’s unprecedented, having two mediators,” Garrels said. “The Labour Relations Board appointed an independent mediator that’s not hand-cuffed by the net zero mandate.” In the meantime, Campbell River teachers are planning a march today, starting at Robert Ostler Park at noon and ending at Spirit Square.

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Scientists butt heads over extent of Long Lake arsenic levels The lake sits right beside Quinsam Coal Mine PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Scientists agree that Long Lake, located beside the Quinsam Coal Mine, has unusually high levels of arsenic. But getting the scientists to agree on how and why the levels are so high, and the potential damage it causes organisms, is a question that may never be adequately answered. “As far as I’m concerned, the results are as good as you’re going to get,” Dr. Bill Cullen told members of the mine’s environmental technical review committee. Cullen, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of British Columbia, is also an active member of the Canadian Water Network. During Monday’s meeting at the Enterprise Centre, he presented his study

findings that examined levels of arsenic, magnesium, iron and other elements found in Long Lake. As well, he studied the survival rate of freshwater mussels and how the lake water affects another species in a laboratory: mud shrimp. While mud shrimp are not found in Long Lake, they are a good indicator species to determine the bioavailabilty of arsenic. What Cullen found was that the lake’s water was “acutely toxic” to the shrimp. And that led to the first contentious bout between Cullen and Barbara Wernick, a senior environmental scientist with Golder Associates which also studied arsenic levels in the lake and how it affects certain species that live in and around the lake. Cullen was the first to lash out, claiming the Golder report prepared for the mine is “pandering” and one of the worst he’s ever seen. “I don’t think the mine should have accepted it,” stated Cullen, who added that

he believes the report’s conclusions are erroneous and misleading. Of course that prompted a response from Wer nick who wondered aloud why Cullen chose to study something outside of the lake, that doesn’t actually live in the lake. “I think the way you are characterizing the report is misleading,” she fired back. She pointed out the Golder report looked at midge larvae that does live in the lake and found no toxicity among the species. As for freshwater mussels, they are found in the streams leading in and out of Long Lake, as well as in the surrounding lakes, but they haven’t been found in Long Lake, despite the best efforts of volunteers from the Campbell River Environmental Council to find them. So, what Cullen did was take mussels from sur rounding lakes, place them in cages in about eight feet of water, and waited. Unfortunately, some of the cages “went missing.” So other cages of

mussels were hidden in strategic locations around the lake. When Cullen returned, he found that a percentage of the mussels had died, while no mussels died that had been placed in nearby Lower Quinsam Lake. A g a i n , We r n i c k questioned the methodology and said the deaths could be due to arsenic or something else, which prompted Cullen to quip, “Whose side are you on?” Wernick responded that while she is working for the Quinsam mine, she is a scientist who is always looking for answers. “We’ re trying to make sense of a bunch of conflicting data,” she said. So, the question remains: Is the high level of arsenic due, wholly or in part, to the coal mining operations or is naturally occurring? Bruce Mattson is a consultant for Lorax Environmental which conducted a groundwater study for the mine. He believes that groundwater, moving through the underground layer of Dunsmuir sandstone –

which does contain high levels of arsenic – is responsible for the “arsenic loading” and the high levels in the lake are not “mine influenced.” However, he also a ck n ow l e d g e d t h e “infamous Long Lake seep” where groundwater may be moving through a mined coal seam. This could also be carrying a higher concentration of arsenic into the lake. So, while many questions remain, Cullen pointed out there’s no more public money to conduct further studies on behalf of the Canadian Water Network. Meanwhile, Quinsam is preparing to open a new mine, known as “7 South,” which may have to go through a federal environmental assessment, pending a review from Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Last month the province granted Quinsam a permit amendment, allowing the company to begin work on expanding its operation. paulr@campbellrivermirror.com

City advances Pinks for the Pier up to $4,000 KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

The city has stepped in and put up $4,000 to boost the pink fishery.

Each year, Fisheries and Oceans Canada releases pinks into the sea for the fishing season. Mayor Walter Jake-

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w ay s a i d f u n d i n g for the Pinks for the Pier project typically comes from the boat ramp fees charged at the Discovery Harbour

Marina and the initiative was running short on money. “Time has run out and they need to put the pinks in the water

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CAMPBELL RIVER BRANCH OF THE BC SPCA In accordance with Bylaw 5.15(d), 9.5(d) and 14 of the Bylaws of The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the:

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Campbell River Branch Will take place on: Wednesday March 14, 2012 at 7pm At: Community Center 401-11th Avenue Campbell River, BC For the purpose of: Electing members of the Community Council for the branch, as well as conducting any other business of the Branch. For further information on the meeting or to obtain a copy of the draft agenda, please contact Jim Miller at 250-287-7061 A copy of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Society is available at: www.spca.bc.ca/about/governanceaccountability/governance-docs Issued by: Jim Miller Community Council Chair Campbell River Branch

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CITY CURRENTS Back by popular demand, Campbell River’s Wood Stove Exchange Program encourages residents to upgrade older wood stoves to CSA/EPA-cerƟĮed wood, pellet or gas heaƟng appliances. The program runs from March 1 to April 30. Forty $250 rebates available. The rebates are awarded on a Įrst-come Įrst-served basis. To parƟcipate in the Wood Stove Exchange Program, please telephone Amanda Taylor at the City of Campbell River at 250-286-5721, or email Amanda.taylor@campbellriver.ca. Learn more at www.campbellriver.ca.

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Pinks: Funds come from boat ramp fees Continued from A5 ing Feb. 21. “The fish can’t wait. “We do it so in August there’s fish for the city to fish off the fishing pier.” The $4,000 will offset funds that have not yet been received from the Campbell River Indian Band, which collects

the boat launching fees. The city receives $1 of every $10 collected. Coun. Mary Storry questioned whether the money was a loan, and would come back to the city. Jakeway said the city would be re-imbursed once the boat ramp fees are collected.

Coun. Claire Moglove said she was hesitant to approve anything that could be perceived as a loan. “I don’t think I’ve been on council when we’ve ever given a loan and I don’t want to set a precedent,” she said. “I don’t think we’re in the loan business.”

Andy Laidlaw, city manager, explained the $4,000 would be set up as an accounts receivable in the 2012 budget. In the end, council approved the allocation of the $4,000 to support the project. The funds will be taken from the gaming reserve.

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Pole plant owner says he’s done all he can do to mitigate noise KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

T he owner of a noisy, controversial pole peeler plant on Duncan Bay Road has no immediate plans to implement sound reduction measurements recommended by a sound consultant as he said the company has already done enough. The city determined last month that the plant violates the public nuisance bylaw and requested the owner, Norther n Pressure Treated Wood Ltd, hire an independent consultant. A report, conducted by BKL Consultants, came back Feb. 24 with four different options to reduce noise emissions. But Mike McCollough, president of Norther n Pressure Treated Wood, said the company has already gone above and beyond by insulating the building that encloses the debarker, which nearby neighbours say emits a high-pitch screech as it peels the logs. “The vast majority of debarking plants in the world are not under an insulated building as is our operation (at 5301) Duncan Bay Road which has a heavy industrial zoning,” McCollough said in a letter to the city. “We trust that after receiving the attached report the City of Campbell River will agree that the financial burden already imposed by the City of Campbell

THEY SAID IT: “If further measures to abate the noise levels are requested... it will detinitely scare all existing business... and it will chase away any potential investors.” – Mike McCollough, Northern Pressure Treated Wood president

River, by asking for a noise level report, will be sufficient.” The report suggests reducing the size of the openings on the debarker where the logs are fed in and out. It also suggests enclosing those openings with tunnels which should be covered with a flexible rubber or vinyl curtain. “It is recommended that the in-feed tunnel extend by at least four to five metres from the existing in-feed opening,” said Eric de Santis of BKL Consultants in the report. “Exterior walls of the tunnels need not consist of a cavity wall as was constructed in the existing building housing the peeler.” The report also said the owner should line the interior walls and roofs of the building with 50 millimetre rigid duct liner. The report is quick to point out that despite those recommendations, nearby neighbours will likely still

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hear the noise. “We expect a 15-20 dBA (decibel) reduction in peeler noise with the proper implementation,” de Santis said. “It is noted here, that while a significant reduction in peeler noise is achievable with the above recommendations, peeler noise may still be audible to those in the nearby community.” McCollough said it would not be in the best interest of the city to demand his company implement any of the sound consultant’s recommendations. “If further measures to abate the noise levels are requested by the City of Campbell River it will definitely scare all existing businesses already operating in the City of Campbell River and it will chase away any potential investors looking to set up in the region,” he said. The sound consultants measured the noise at the plant at six different locations surrounding the pole peeler plant. The on-site measurement was performed 34 metres from where the log is fed into the debarker, which yielded a two-hour measurement of 78 dBA (decibels), the equivalent of a busy street at curb side, or being inside a car going 50 kilometres per hour with the windows opened. In the nearby Blue Spruce Home Park, where residents have complained the sound

from the debarker has destroyed their quality of life, the sound was measured at 54 decibles, the equivalent of an urban residential neighbourhood away from main roads, or if inside, a noisy business office. The typical effect of noise at that level is satisfactory speech and possible communication, according to the consultant’s report.

Residents living near the plant have flooded City Hall with complaints about the level of noise coming from the peeler since it began operating Jan. 23. “It’s insane, it’s humanly insane to have to listen to this noise,” said Connie Cawley, who lives across from the plant. “You can’t escape it. It’s driving people crazy.”

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No winners in education dispute The full-scale strike this week by B.C. teachers was inevitable. After essentially working to rule for months while the government dug in its heels on its “net zero” wage freeze mandate, tensions We say: Can’t see finally reached the boiling point. And the teachers were walking the how the wounds sidewalks on a cold, rainy Monday from this dispute morning instead of imparting the Three Rs in warm, dry classrooms. will be healed Working parents, accustomed to the workaday routine of carting their kids off to school while they went to their jobs, were left scrambling for alternative care and activities

to keep them occupied. That the labour dispute was allowed to reach this stage is a gamble by both sides. The BC Teachers Federation says the strategy it had been employing since the beginning of the school year created little disruption on learning or the daily routines of schoolkids and their families while still allowing its 41,000 members to make their point. By escalating their job action to a province-wide walkout, teachers are hoping they’ll be able to drive home their stand that years of government cutbacks to education funding have strangled their ability to educate effectively. The government, by introducing legislation that would impose its own mediator to settle the dispute once and for all and force the

teachers back to their desks, is gambling the voting public is fed up with the teachers. Letting the teachers cool their heels outside for a few days, causing great disruption to students and their parents, may only feed that impression. While most high-stakes gambits have a winner and loser, this one only has losers. Students will lose three valuable days of learning. Parents will lose sleep, and likely a few bucks, organizing alternative care. Teachers will lose income and risk losing support. The government risks losing understanding for its hard-line stance. It’s difficult to see how the wounds from this fractious dispute will be healed. – Black Press

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You want my support? As a socially compassionate individual I want very much to support the current BC Teachers Federation job action. Unfortunately I find it difficult to do so due to the activities of their pension fund. As I understand it, the BC teachers pension fund is a major shareholder of TimberWest. This is a company notorious for breaking the social contract, closing mills, mothballing communities and squeezing contractors to bankruptcy. To say nothing of their logging practices: clearcutting to the very edge of our oldest provincial park and decimating old-growth on their private lands. Adding insult to injury, much of this timber is exported as raw logs to make disposable concrete forms in China thereby fuelling unchecked-growth and accelerating climate change. If the BC Teachers want my support in this current strike they should instruct their pension fund to demand TimberWest change their ways and conduct their harvesting activities in a far more sustainable manner: ending the cutting of old-growth, respecting the integrity of our parks and with greater regard for the communities within which they operate. I trust the hypocrisy of striking on behalf of our children’s education and future, all-the-while liquidating the forests and trashing the planet these children will inherit, to ensure a comfortable retirement, is not lost on BCTF members. Philip Stone Quadra Island

BC Teachers Federation indoctrinating our kids

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Perhaps the single most ridiculous stunt in the lead-up to this week’s teachers’ strike was pulled at an elementary school here in the capital. A teacher gave her Grade 1 class an assignment for anti-bullying day: take crayons in hand and write to Education Minister George Abbott, demanding he stop bullying their teacher and address class size and composition. This North Korea-style political indoctrination of six-yearolds was a mistake, according to the local teachers’ union boss. Is this self-serving abuse of teacher authority an isolated incident? My experience as a parent and journalist suggests it is not, and recent events support that. By Friday, students across B.C. were skipping class in

solidarity with their teachers, led by budding campus radicals suddenly conversant with B.C. Teachers’ Federation talking points about “Bill 22.” This left-wing groupthink pervades the education system from public schools through taxpayer-supported colleges and universities. After a couple of generations of this indoctrination, almost everyone “knows” that gover nment under-funding is at the heart of every school problem, standardized testing is an assault on the fragile self-esteem of students, and reducing class size is the top priority for improving educational outcomes. All of this is glaringly false union propaganda, reinforced in classroom “current affairs” discussions. Don’t

believe me? Google “Study: Class size doesn’t matter” for the latest on a growing stack of scientific evidence that shows you and your children are being force-fed lies. B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert announced the strike on live TV with a remarkable string of rhetoric about the “Orwellian” legislation that will soon put an end to this teacher tantrum. The government needs to negotiate “clearly, rationally and respectfully,” said the boss of union representatives who have spent the last year insulting the taxpayers’ negotiators by telling them to “go back to your masters” and get a couple of billion more. Clearly? It was the BCTF that announced its work-to-rule plan for

the fall and then took the summer off. It was the BCTF that didn’t even present its outrageous 16-per-cent wage demand until January, a full 10 months after formal negotiations began. Orwellian? At a sparsely attended rally on the legislature lawn, local teachers’ unions marched out their most strident tame trustee to demand the government “come to the table” with billions. One teacher held up a large sign adorned with three mug shots: Premier Christy Clark, ex-premier Gordon Campbell and Benito Mussolini, to illustrate a multiple-choice question about “fascism.” This teacher should be assigned to write an essay about the Italian dictator’s formative years, and his schooling in particular.


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Three young men who viciously assaulted and robbed a Gold River drug dealer won’t be going to jail. I n s t e a d , Yu s a k u Nakamura and Shane Vincent, both 21, were each sentenced to 500 hours community service and two years probation. A Young Offender, who cannot be named, was also convicted in the case. “T his is a very tragic case involving a vicious, unprovoked assault,â€? wrote B.C. Supreme Court Justice Selwyn Romilly, in a decision handed down Friday in Campbell River. “The victim suffered significant injuries‌he will carry the physical and psychological scars from the attack with him for many years to come.â€? The victim, referred to in the case by the initials J.H.B., was known to sell marijuana in the Village of Gold River, located near the west coast of Vancouver Island. On Jan. 8, 2009, Vincent, Nakamura,

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both 18 at the time and attending high school, along with another young man, planned to rob J.H.B. of his cash and marijuana. Vincent called J.H.B. and arranged to buy pot from him at the Aquatic Centre in Gold River. When the trio arrived, Nakamura stabbed J.H.B. in the face and stomach, while the other young man clubbed him with a baseball ban. Vincent apparently fled the scene before the assault occurred. The victim suffered serious injuries and nearly died. He was bleeding profusely and was transported to Campbell River Hospital where he received 12 litres of saline solution in order to keep

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VIREB sales activity remains stable across region while prices increase Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sales summary data released by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) indicates a continued levelling over much of Vancouver Island in terms of Real Estate sales activ-

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Fres

PER

Organic Mustard 330ml

lb

lb

Works Out To $2.00 Each!

by select Canadian Ranchers • 100% Satisfaction guaranteed

Works Out To $4.50 Each!

Stirred or Fat Free Yogurt

Organic Ketchup

650gr

1 BUYT 1 GE

Works Out To $1.85 Each!

Works Out To $2.50 Each!

1 BUYT 1 GE

Multipak Yogurt Simply Natural

3500

354ml

Catelli Bistro Pasta Works Out To $2.25 Each!

1 BUYT 1 GE

Simply Natural

Organic Chunky Salsa 470ml Works Out To $2.00 Each!

Simply Natural

Organic Pasta Sauce 739ml

1 BUYT 1 GE Dairyland

1lt Works Out To $2.50 Each!

Works Out To $1.50 Each!

1 BUYT 1 GE

Works Out To $4.00 Each!

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Chocolate Milk Jug

Huntʼs Original Tomato Paste

1000

• Produced with Pride

12x100-125gr

Organic Salad Dressing

369ml

hormones • Vegetable Grain Fed

Dairyland

Simply Natural

Dairyland

Wong Wing Won Ton Covers

3000

antibiotics & growth

Offer is in effect Monday, March 5th - Sunday, March 11th

300-500gr

Selected, 375gr

PER

• Naturally raised without

FREE

Green Organic Edamame or Spinach

454gr

• Canada’s #1 Angus Beef

49

575ml

5000

7.69 per kg

49

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lb

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454gr

PER

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PER

lb

Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1lt

QF Platinum Angus

5 3 3 99

San Remo

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3000

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Fres

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13.20 per kg

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012

Fresh Pork Chops

Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, 3.72 per kg

Locally Raised BC Poultry

1 99

Family Pack, 6.59 per kg

Locally Raised BC Pork

69 PER

lb

8 99 99 4 3 Boar’s Head

Schneiders

Classic Favourites Chicken, 908gr

Bacon 500gr

Each

Harvest Meats

Sausage Rings 300gr

Le Cuistot

Smokies

1 BUYT 1 GE

PER

lb

4 99 2 99 Each

FREE Works Out To $2.00 Each!

Hertel’s

Fresh Gourmet Sausages 6.59 per kg

PER

lb

Bonus Q-Points

Beef Burgers 852gr, Each

Great for grinding spices or mashing garlic!

While Supplies Last

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Heinz

Pasta Dinners 398ml

99

¢

99

Kraft

Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

Nestle

Chocolate Bar Regular

for

Wild Garden Hummus

99

General Mills

Bugles or Chex Mix 213-227gr

400gr

2 $ 4 3 $5 for

3

4

99

Selected, 398ml

¢

225-500gr

811-931gr

6$ for

5

Q

points

Carnation Hot Chocolate

Rising Crust Pizza

10,000

bonus

Nestle

Delissio

Beans

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450gr

450gr

Wieners

SAVES RANGE FROM 50,000 TO 300,000 Q-POINTS

Selection varies by store

4’s

Grimm’s

2

99

Heritage Angus

Cookware

Lipton Soup Mix

Olymel

Each

Each

Knorr

A15

Center Cut Single or Double Loin

Sunrise Farms

Heinz

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380gr

5000 Popchips All Natural Potato Snack 85gr

2000 Red Leaf Canadaʼs Ultra-premium Water 100% Bio Bottle, 500ml

2000 EchoClean Liquid Laundry Detergent 1.5lt

3 $5 for

7500 EchoClean Cleaner 950ml

3000


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CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012

How many ways can you say “Cheese”?

Start your day the Quality Foods way! Olivieri

Olivieri

Kraft

Shredded Natural Cheese 380gr

Kraft

Singles Processed Cheese Product 500gr

5

77

Kraft

Kraft

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

Cheese Stick Selected, 200gr

4

5

Kraft Dinner for Macaroni & Cheese 150-200gr

250gr

99

Cheemo

Kraft

2$ for

7

for

El Monterey

Perogies 2kg

Medium Salsa 415ml

3

Gold Seal

2

for

for

4

890ml

for

5 3

99

Look for $4 off Ground Beef on specially marked boxes!

2$ for

4

Old El Paso

Old El Paso

Old El Paso

Mountain Dew

35gr

398ml

125-133gr

227-510gr

12x355ml

99

Refried Beans

Taco Shells

3$ for

5 For

3$ for

5 3

99

1.75lt

4

2$

2 $7

for

for

500gr

Quaker

2$ for

Pillsbury

Pizza Minis or Pops 370-400gr

4

Dare

Family Pack Candy

2$

99 4

for

Plus Applicable Fees

99

Crispy Minis Rice Chips 100gr

156gr

Mr. Christie’s Ice Cream Cones or Cuplets

99 2

Quaker

Chewy Granola Bars

Christie

400gr

2

99 2

6x591ml

7

Peanut Butter

99 2 Thirst Quencher

Plus Applicable Fees

Kraft

500ml

Gatorade

77

Trop50 or 100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

Jam

1.36kg

99

Wafers or Crumbs

Citrus Charge

Kit

NEW

¢

99

Christie

99 2

365-490gr

Fibre 1 or Chex Cereal

Kraft

Margarine

65-75gr

Old El Paso

Seasoning Mix

4

Selected, 350gr

925gr

Tropicana

for

Imperial

Original Roast Coffee

General Mills

2 $7

7

Maxwell House

Ice Cream Bars or Cones

NEW

Cookies

126-138gr

6

4x110-150ml

Christie

345-500gr

99

Mrs. Fields or Creamsicle 1.66lt

For

Thinsations

2$

12x284ml

Look for special offers on marked boxes of cereal!

Cheerios

Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup

Klondike

Frozen Dessert

Christie

213gr

5

4

Hellmann’s

General Mills

Breyers

99

Mayonnaise

Sockeye Salmon

3$

Breyers

500ml

o S p r i n g B r e a k! “S p r in g A h e a d” t

Magnum Mini Ice Cream Bars

2$

Gold Seal

Solid White Albacore Tuna In Water, 170gr

5

99

99

Milk 2 Go

Campbell’s

4

12x284ml

for

Dairyland

Works Out To $2.50 Each!

Tomato Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

4x55ml

99

FREE

Campbell’s

Campbell’s

7

907gr

99

1 Y U B T1 GE

5

4$

Mix N Match

Newman’s Own

Frozen Burritos or Chimichangas

160gr or 300ml

300-350gr

12x284ml

2$

Pasta Sauce

Filled Pasta

4$

A17

99

4

¢

Dare we suggest these are great prices! Dare

Dare

150-200gr

225gr

Blossom Cookies

Breton Crackers

Dare

Ultimate Cookies 325-350gr

810-907gr

2

99

Plus Applicable Fees

4

2$ for

99 2

3$ for

5

3$ for

5

2$ for

4


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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012

How many ways can you say “Cheese”?

Start your day the Quality Foods way! Olivieri

Olivieri

Kraft

Shredded Natural Cheese 380gr

Kraft

Singles Processed Cheese Product 500gr

5

77

Kraft

Kraft

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

Cheese Stick Selected, 200gr

4

5

Kraft Dinner for Macaroni & Cheese 150-200gr

250gr

99

Cheemo

Kraft

2$ for

7

for

El Monterey

Perogies 2kg

Medium Salsa 415ml

3

Gold Seal

2

for

for

4

890ml

for

5 3

99

Look for $4 off Ground Beef on specially marked boxes!

2$ for

4

Old El Paso

Old El Paso

Old El Paso

Mountain Dew

35gr

398ml

125-133gr

227-510gr

12x355ml

99

Refried Beans

Taco Shells

3$ for

5 For

3$ for

5 3

99

1.75lt

4

2$

2 $7

for

for

500gr

Quaker

2$ for

Pillsbury

Pizza Minis or Pops 370-400gr

4

Dare

Family Pack Candy

2$

99 4

for

Plus Applicable Fees

99

Crispy Minis Rice Chips 100gr

156gr

Mr. Christie’s Ice Cream Cones or Cuplets

99 2

Quaker

Chewy Granola Bars

Christie

400gr

2

99 2

6x591ml

7

Peanut Butter

99 2 Thirst Quencher

Plus Applicable Fees

Kraft

500ml

Gatorade

77

Trop50 or 100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

Jam

1.36kg

99

Wafers or Crumbs

Citrus Charge

Kit

NEW

¢

99

Christie

99 2

365-490gr

Fibre 1 or Chex Cereal

Kraft

Margarine

65-75gr

Old El Paso

Seasoning Mix

4

Selected, 350gr

925gr

Tropicana

for

Imperial

Original Roast Coffee

General Mills

2 $7

7

Maxwell House

Ice Cream Bars or Cones

NEW

Cookies

126-138gr

6

4x110-150ml

Christie

345-500gr

99

Mrs. Fields or Creamsicle 1.66lt

For

Thinsations

2$

12x284ml

Look for special offers on marked boxes of cereal!

Cheerios

Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup

Klondike

Frozen Dessert

Christie

213gr

5

4

Hellmann’s

General Mills

Breyers

99

Mayonnaise

Sockeye Salmon

3$

Breyers

500ml

o S p r i n g B r e a k! “S p r in g A h e a d” t

Magnum Mini Ice Cream Bars

2$

Gold Seal

Solid White Albacore Tuna In Water, 170gr

5

99

99

Milk 2 Go

Campbell’s

4

12x284ml

for

Dairyland

Works Out To $2.50 Each!

Tomato Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

4x55ml

99

FREE

Campbell’s

Campbell’s

7

907gr

99

1 Y U B T1 GE

5

4$

Mix N Match

Newman’s Own

Frozen Burritos or Chimichangas

160gr or 300ml

300-350gr

12x284ml

2$

Pasta Sauce

Filled Pasta

4$

A17

99

4

¢

Dare we suggest these are great prices! Dare

Dare

150-200gr

225gr

Blossom Cookies

Breton Crackers

Dare

Ultimate Cookies 325-350gr

810-907gr

2

99

Plus Applicable Fees

4

2$ for

99 2

3$ for

5

3$ for

5

2$ for

4


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| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012

Continental

Black Forest or Honey Ham

May Family Farms

Instore Cooked

Chicken Breast

Turkey Breast

Cooked, Smoked or Brown Sugar

2 1

59

69 PER gr

PER gr

100

Bonus Q-Points Fresh Deli

Sandwiches & Wraps

bonus

Pillsbury Ready To Bake Cookies 454gr

1 2 99 1 99

5000

100

Austrian

English

with Carmelized Onion Per 100gr ..............................

Kraft Original Cheez Whiz

PER

250gr

100gr

2000

Blue Cheese Swiss

125gr

Per 100gr......................................

2500 1000

Shropshire

Per 100gr.......................................

Kraft Parmesan Cheese

43gr

1

Fresh Sole Fillets Weather Permitting

2x125gr

3500 Old Spice Body Wash 473-532ml

3500

Folex Carpet Spot Remover 946ml

Kleenex Facial Tissue 120-184ʼs

2000

89 75 8 8 PER

100gr

Medium

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce Medium

Sweet & Sour Pork ............................... Small

Szechuan Beef ....... Large

95 595 675

Chow Mein ..................

Available at Select Stores

PER gr

100

Fresh Ahi Tuna

3

99 PER

100gr

6oz Portion

Sockeye Salmon Previously Frozen

8

2$ for

Fresh Hand Peeled Shrimp Vancouver Island 8oz Cup

2

49 PER gr

100

1

49

Pink Salmon stuffed with Seafood

Fresh Oysters

Frozen or Previously Frozen

PER

100gr

4

99 Each

PAGE 6 03.05.2012

7500

49 Prepared Instore

Princess Ruber Gloves

5000

100

Serving Suggestions

Minute Rice Ready To Serve Cups

2ʼs

249 399 249

Cheddar

PER gr

¢

PER

100gr

Swiss Ementhal pictured

Smoked Gruyere

2000

Frenchʼs Spaghetti Sauce Mix

29

PER gr

29

Potato Salad with Egg or Vinaigrette Coleslaw

Cervelat or Hungarian

Pastrami

1

Schneiders

Salami

Schneiders

Each

points Q

100

• Local BC Pork • Lactose & Gluten Free • No Added MSG • No Growth Promotants


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Bakery Fresh

Bakery Fresh

Calabrese Buns

Alpine Bread

4

2$ for

Bakery Fresh

Bakery Fresh

Waldorf Bread

• Ranger • Oatmeal Raisin • Chocolate Chip (pictured)

Cookies

4 3 18 Pack

Double Layer

Lemon Truffle Cake

Cream Puffs ............

10

99

2for$5

for

4

Mexi-Snax

All Natural Tortilla Chips

3

4

2$ for

Colavita

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra Fruity, 750ml

3 $5 Bottle Green

113-142gr

750ml

29

¢ PER gr

100

Sparkling Beverage

99 3

Maison Orphee

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 454gr

99 2

Hold the Salt Almonds

99 7

for

Snack Better

Quality Fresh

Dempsterʼs Original Bagels

60% Whole Wheat 8ʼs or Flour 10ʼs

496gr or 620gr

5000 Spectrum Organic Soy Mayonnaise 473ml

3000 Natureʼs Path Organic Flax Plus Flaxseeds 425gr

2 $5

99

points Q 6ʼs

255gr

Sahale Snacks

2500

5000

for

for

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500gr

2$

Tea

650gr

Each e

bonus

Light Rye Bread

.........................................................

Greek Yogurt

Rye Bread

Olafsonʼs Tortillas

The Greek Gods

Honey Roasted Peanuts

2

570gr

18-20’s

US Grade A

Bakery Fresh

6 99

Bread

499 699

Bigelow

Bonus Q-Points

Cinnamon Buns

Wonder

Chocolate Hedgehog Cake... Ultimate Carrot Triple Chocolate Fudge or Banana Cake.......................................... Bundt Cake

for

Deli World

1599

Triple Layer

2

6 49

Bakery Fresh

99

2$ for

A19

99 9

99 2

Plus Applicable Fees

Quality Fresh

Hold the Salt Pecan Pieces

99 3

Quality Fresh

Organic Dried Cranberries 200gr

99 4

5000 Imagine Beef Broth Low Sodium, 1lt

2000 Sun-Maid Seedless Raisins 6x42gr

3000 Nestle Nesquick Syrup 510-700ml

2000 Whiskas Dry Cat Food 1kg

2000 Audubon Wild Bird Mix 4kg

10,000


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Quality Foods

5

Navel Oranges

3’s

2$

¢

per lb

for

Extra Fancy

For

Floral

99 Floral

¢

Floral

Floral

1

Royal Gala Apples

Floral

Floral

29

per lb

O O

Floral

Floral

Floral

14

Luna Bouquet

99 Each

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99 Each

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6

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California Grown

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for

2 lb Bag

2

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Organic

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2$ for

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99

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5

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Mexican Fresh

per lb

Mexican Grown

Romaine Hearts

1.94 per kg

99

99

“River Ranch”

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88

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2$

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Organ ic

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4 lb Bag

Organic

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NEWS Three stabbings investigated Three different stabbing incidents remain under investigation by Campbell River RCMP. The first occurred Feb. 28, around 1:30 a.m., in the 300 block of Island Hwy. When officers arrived they found man with a nonlife threatening stab wound to his arm and a woman suffering from minor injuries. “A physical confrontation led to the stabbing,” said Staff Sgt. Troy Beauregard in a news release. “Alcohol was a factor in this incident.” The couple was arrested and charges are pending. The second incident occurred March 1, when police were called to a large fight in progress near the intersection at Dogwood St. and 7th Ave. When officers arrived, around 9:25 p.m., they found a female suffering from a knife wound to the face. The wound was not life threatening and she was taken to Campbell

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POLICE BEAT River Hospital for treatment. The female suspect had fled the scene before police arrived. RCMP say the females know each other and are looking for any information that will assist them in the investigation. The last incident occurred Sunday, around 1 p.m., in the 600 block of 7th Ave. A male was found in a residence suffering from a stab wound to his lower back. He was taken to hospital and treated for a non-life threatening injury. The female suspect was found in a nearby residence and knows the victim. She was arrested and is facing a charge of aggravated assault.

Wrong-way driver causes crash A 44-year-old woman is facing drunk driving

charges after causing an accident on March 1. Police say the woman was heading the wrong way on Tamarac St., a one-way road, when she collided with a van near the intersection at 16th Ave. The accident occurred around 1:30 a.m. The female suspect blew twice the legal limit and was arrested. Her vehicle was also impounded.

Liquor stolen from business On Feb. 27, at 7 a.m., police responded to a call of an insecure business in the 1400 block of Dogwood St. Upon arrival officers the front glass door broken. It appears bottles of liquor were taken. The Forensic Identification Section attended and examined the scene. The matter

remains under investigation.

Banned driver arrested again A man well known to police is free on bail after being arrested again for driving while prohibited. The man was spotted on Feb. 29, at about 4 p.m., driving on Erickson Rd. This was the second time he’s been arrested for driving while prohibited.

Snow pile accident Snow plowed into the middle of the road contributed to a two-vehicle accident on March 1. It was around 8 a.m., when a

25-year-old woman was heading north on Dogwood St. in a Dodge pickup. That’s when she hit the snow pile in the middle of the road, lost control of the truck, crossed the centre line and collided head-on with a Honda Prelude, driven by a 48-year-old man. The man was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

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Busy week for police The week of Feb. 27 to March 4, was the busiest of 2012, so far, for Campbell River RCMP. Officers responded to 239 calls which included 17 person crimes, 29 property crimes, and the arrest of four impaired drivers.

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JONSSON Raymond Edward

Curtis Shawn

Nov. 21, 1954 to Feb. 28, 2012 After his long suffering with depression it is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. Raymond is survived by his loving wife Kim, his 4 children Travis (and wife Annie), Shannon (and husband Pat), Crystal (and husband Mark) and Christopher; his 4 grandchildren Brandon, Shantel, Alex and Emma, and his siblings Anna Delucry, Naida Hiebert, Edith Molland, Gordon, Melvin (and wife Janis), Allan Jonsson and Beverly Anderson (and husband Stuart). Predeceased by his parents Jennie and Gunnar Jonsson. Raymond was happiest running the family farm and selling his eggs to many satisfied customers. He will be greatly missed by many friends and neighbours. No service to be held at this time. A Celebration of Life will take place at the farm this summer as requested by Raymond. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to a charity of your choice.

– Curt passed away peacefully at home in Campbell River on March 1st, surrounded by his family. Born on August 29, 1961 he grew up in Lake Cowichan, then spent his working life in the mills of Tahsis, Gold River, and Campbell River before joining his wife in operating their care home Sunshine Manor, in Campbell River.

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For Curt hockey was a passion, both playing and coaching, and he shared this love of the game with his family and friends. This grit and determination and pushing to the max in all areas of his life drew the admiration of those who knew him. He truly knew a day well lived today made a good memory for tomorrow. Curtis is survived by his wife Lee, his children Danielle Granbois (David Dwinnell), Travis (Maddy), Angela Smith (Peter Frankham), Tiffany Bellrose (Edward), and Chase Smith (Danielle) and his 8 grandchildren Chevelle, Trenton, Gavin, Kaiden, Daniel, Jordan Lee, McKenzie, and Makayla. Curt was predeceased by his father Armand in 2011, but survived by his mother Daphne, and his brothers Daryl (Diane), Randy (LaVerne), and Barry (Sabine) and their families.

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Thanks to Dr. Shuel for the care over the last few years. Daryl and Carrie Jeune and Wes Roed for being there when needed, and the support of the Campbell River Men’s and Women’s Hockey Associations, and many friends whose help has been endless. Also to the Evergreen Seniors Care Home for their amazing assistance with Sunshine Manor at this time of need.

Uzzell, Ivy

A celebration of Curt’s life will be held at the Sequoia Springs Golf Club, 700 Peterson Rd., Campbell River at 1:00pm on March 10, 2012.

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July 24, 1920 – February 26, 2012 Ivy passed away at the age of 91, at Cairnsmore Place where she resided for the last three years. Predeceased by her Father and Mother Edward & Ada Tyson; Husband Jack Uzzell; oldest son John Uzzell, & Brotherin-law Roy Perry. Survived by Sister Connie Perry; sons George Uzzell (Susan), Robert Uzzell (Erin) Kenneth Uzzell (Susan), Ian Uzzell (Mavis), and Daughter-in-law Bonnie Uzzell. Granddaughters Tami UzzellPaulos (Gus), Crystal Uzzell-Modras (Mike), Brannon Uzzell, Kelly Uzzell (Roger), Marla Uzzell (Kyle), Amie Uzzell Achurch (Adrian), Megan Moskalyk (Kelly), Terra Pastuck (Tommy), Amanda Aitken (Jeff), and much loved Great-Grandchildren Kylie, Jana, Alexandria, Spencer, Jace, Maddox, Hayden, Paige, Olivia & Bryce. Ivy was born in Darwen, Lancashire, England, the eldest of two daughters. Ivy’s father was a coalminer, but for his health he moved his family to the Isle of Man when Ivy was three years old. Ivy was raised in Ramsey, Isle of Man where her parents owned and ran a Sweet Shop. As a youth she played Field Hockey and excelled at swimming. As a young woman she volunteered with the Red Cross and worked in a Butcher Shop. Ivy met Canadian born, British Airforceman Jack Uzzell in May 1940 through a friend. She became a War Bride when they married May 6th, 1945. Their ďŹ rst son was born in Ramsey before she came to Canada in 1947 on the “Queen Maryâ€?. She landed in Halifax and took the train across Canada with her 1 year old son John to Vancouver, where Jack took her on to Duncan, Vancouver Island. They lived in Cowichan Station for a few years, then bought a house in Cobble Hill in 1955, where they lived for over 50 years, raising ďŹ ve sons. Ivy had a busy life running their house and home and keeping up to her ďŹ ve boys. Ivy had a positive outlook on life. She had a good sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke. Ivy and Jack enjoyed extensive traveling, and their Church and faith were a big part of their lives. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Cairnsmore for their excellent care, humor, and compassion they extended to Ivy. Service to be held at St. John’s Anglican Church in Cobble Hill on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with a tea to follow in the Church Hall. In lieu of owers, the family respectfully requests donations to the Charity of your choice. Condolences may be shared online at www.sandsfuneral.com SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

In lieu of owers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, or the local Hockey Associations would be graciously appreciated.

MYERS, Frank William,

November 21, 1939 - March 1, 2012 Surrounded by by his Surrounded his loving loving family family Frank went to his eternal Frank went to his eternal reward reward today to to meet today meet his his Lord Lord and and Saviour Jesus Jesus Christ. Christ. Saviour Born and and raised Born raised in in Halifax, Halifax, NS Frank Frank was NS was employed employed with with CBC TV CBC TV for for 17 17 years. years, In in 1975 1975 he moved moved to he to Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Alberta as technical producer as technical producer of of the the new television new television station. station. After After resigning his his position resigning position in in 1979 1979 he moved with his family he moved with his family to to Nanaimo, BC. BC. He He was was aa salesman salesman in in the the auto auto industry industry in in Nanaimo, Nanaimo for for several several years years and and sales sales manager manager with with aa Duncan Duncan Nanaimo dealership. In In 1980 1980 Frank Frank was was born born of of the the water water and and the the dealership. Spirit and and became became aa minister minister of of the the gospel gospel assisting assisting for for eight eight Spirit years in in Nanaimo. Nanaimo. He He moved moved to to the the lower lower mainland mainland where where years he assisted assisted in in Surrey, Surrey, also also ministering ministering to to the the Hindi-Punjabi Hindi-Punjabi he community. In In 1996 1996 he he answered answered aa calling calling to to Campbell Campbell community. River where where he he was was Pastor Pastor until until his his death. death. Frank Frank also also cocoRiver owned and and operated operated aa computer computer store store in in Willow Willow Point Point for for owned several years fulfilling his technical interest. several years full filling his technical interest. Survived by by his his wife wife of of 50 50 years, years, Gloria; Gloria; two two children children Tina; Tina; Survived Stephen (Vickie); (Vickie); grand grand children children Andrea Andrea (John); (John); Jerred; Jerred; Stephen Alexander; Elijah; Elijah; great great grandchildren grandchildren Jonah; Jonah; Emily; Emily; Alexander; Ethan, brother brother Ronald Ronald (Beverley); (Beverley); sister sister Janice Janice (Dana); (Dana); Ethan, nieces Rhonda; Rhonda; Erin; Erin; Jenna; Jenna; Mia. Mia. nieces He will will be be greatly greatly missed missed by by his his family, family, church church congregation, congregation, He fellow ministers and many, many friends whose lives he he fellow ministers and many, many friends whose lives touched. touched. A memorial memorial service service will will be be held held at at 2:00 2:00 pm pm on on Saturday Saturday the the A 10th of March at the United Church, 415 Pinecrest Road, 10th of March at the United Church, 415 Pinecrest Road, Campbell River, River, BC BC Campbell Special thanks thanks to to Drs. Drs. Peter Peter Daniels Daniels and and Willem Willem Prinsloo Prinsloo Special and the the Home Home Care Care Nurses Nurses who who cared cared for for Frank. Frank. and

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Helen “Joy� Oct. 9, 1948 ~ March 1, 2012

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our wife, mother and grandmother. Joy, age 63, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2012 at Burnaby General Hospital, after a very brief battle with lung cancer. She is predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Mary Harrison, nee Greig and her father, John “Jackâ€? Harrison. Joy is survived by her husband, Bob (Robert), her children, Lisa (Chris) and Craig (Michelle), her grandchildren, Lauren, Carter and Spencer and her siblings: John (Mary) Harrison, Molly (John) Kewley, Margaret (Dan) Thran, and Fran (Mike) Hancock. Joy was born in Comox, BC and spent her childhood years in Royston, BC, where from an early age she had a passion for gardening. For more than thirty years she was a devoted nurse in both Campbell River, BC and Maple Ridge, BC and upon retirement enjoyed the California sunshine, golďŹ ng and spending time with her grandchildren. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life service on Monday, March 12 at 12 pm at Newlands Golf and Country Club, 21025-48 Avenue, Langley, BC. In lieu of owers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in Joy’s name would be greatly appreciated. Condolences and

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GOSPEL MEETINGS each Sunday at 3:30-4:30pm in the Campbell River Community Centre Lounge. 11th Ave.

INFORMATION Anyone witnessing an accident on Friday,

February 24th at 4:30 PM at the corner of Tamarac and Highway 19A. Please contact Norma at

Bailey Western Star at 250-286-1151.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Bookkeeper / Accounting Technician

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We are looking for a new member of our team! Are you reliable, flexible, professional and cheerful with proven office, bookkeeping and communication skills? Do you have proficient computer skills possibly including Simply Accounting, Caseware, Excel and Word? If this describes you we want to meet you! Public practice file & tax preparation is not required but would be an asset. Some travel will be required. Please forward a resume, references and cover letter to Allemekinders & Company at 918 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C3, fax: 250-286-0177 or email office@maca.ca by March 14, 2012.

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Aboriginal Learning Cenre Beside the Thunderbird Hall Two pieces of ID required. For info contact: Granlund Firearms 250-286-9996 Tyee Marine 250-287-2641

WEIGH WEST Marine Resort in Tofino, BC is seeking candidates for the upcoming summer season. Housekeeping, Front Desk, Maintenance, and Kitchen positions available. Some positions start immediately. Please email resume and cover letter to Brialyn Roberts, Administration. admin@weighwest.com

HELP WANTED An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

BENWEST LOGGING LTD. Grade Hoe Operator required immediately. This is a camp job. Shift is 14/7. We have everything from overlanding to full bench. Competitive wage and benefits package. Email resume to office@bwlog.ca or fax to 250-287-4342. BENWEST LOGGING LTD. Heavy duty mechanic required immediately. This is a fulltime camp job. Shift is 14/7. Experience with fat trucks, hydraulic and cable equipment is preferred. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Email resume to office@bwlog.ca or fax to 250-287-4342.

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For more details about this job opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website at sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered.

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INCOME OPPORTUNITY Salmon Point Resort Will pay top wages for a Seasonal Full time Experienced Housekeeper. Must be a self-starter, organized, detail oriented, reliable & physically fit. Must have own transportation. Daytime shifts including weekends. April through October Resume in person to Monica Mon. – Thurs. 10-2 or Call for Appt. (250)923-6605

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For details of these postings, please check the School District’s website at www.sd72.bc.ca. School District 72 • Campbell River Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., a dynamic and growing company in the aquaculture industry is currently seeking to fill the position of ASSISTANT SEA SITE MANAGER for our operations on the Sunshine Coast. You will be responsible for leading a crew in day-to-day operations around the farm. You will be knowledgeable with centralized and manual feeding systems and all the detailed aspects of growing salmon, such as fish husbandry, fish health, site maintenance, thorough record keeping, and equipment up-keep. Experience with grading, harvesting, net changing/installing, and anchoring is also required. Thorough understanding of all government regulations pertaining to the Aquaculture industry. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years salmon farming experience and will be an effective communicator, team leader, and strategic planner. You will be highly motivated and organized, with an extremely positive attitude. Valid certificates for First Aid 1, WHMIS, Forklift operator, Boat operator, Med A3 will be a definite advantage. An educational background related to salmon farming would be an asset. Computer proficiency required. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Closing date: March 31, 2012 Submit resumes to: Human Resources 106-1180 Ironwood Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 5P7 Canada Fax: 250-286-1883 Email: shadden@grieg.ca Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. We thank all other applicants for their interest in the position.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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Full Time Assistant for Naturopathic Office

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20 km west of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33$37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca 780-846-2231 (Office), 780846-2241 (Fax).

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‘You’ve got a lot to offer, so do we.’ A busy naturopathic medical office is seeking an outstanding assistant who is motivated to excel. You thrive in an entrepreneurial setting and are a good ambassador of naturopathic medicine. Wage commensurate with performance. Drop off your resume with Hand Written cover letter to Suite 300-1170 Shoppers Row. Phone calls or emails will not be considered.

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VOLUNTEERS

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING RAINCOAST CREATIVE presents: Kindermusik with Amy Lelliott Group Classes for children ages: 0-18 months, 18mos-3, 3-5. For more information, please call Amy Lelliott at 250-923-1420

HEALTH PRODUCTS VOLUNTEER REQUESTS Volunteer Requests for March 5, 2012

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Rec & Culture: Teen movie night volunteer to work in the concession at the Sportsplex helping to prepare and hand out snacks. Shift is 1 Sat. evening per month.

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CR Youth Soccer: Coordinate volunteers at their concession. Sunday from March 25th to June 24th. 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Food Safe is an asset. Assist for 1 month or all 3 months.

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL LICENSED HD Mechanic & Class 1 Drivers, required for full-time work with construction company in west-central Alberta. Wage based on experience. Fax resume 780-5393536. MONSTER Industries, a rapidly growing construction and maintenance company servicing northwestern B.C., in now accepting resumes for the following positions: Certified “B” and “A” level welders with fabrication experience, Certified CWB all-position welders and Certified Millwrights. Please send resume with attached cover letter to office@monsterindustries.ca. Unfortunately we are not accepting applications for laborers at this time.

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Nicely renovated 1 & 2 bdrm condos are located in secured entrance building with elevator access, near Hospital & other amenities; feature 4 appl., storage, & patio areas; rents from $625/month; immediate & Mar 1 possession QUADRA VIEW TERRACE Newly renovated 1 bdrm or 3 bdrm condo located in secured entrance building; features 4 appl, laundry/storage room, & patio area; close to hospital & all amenities; N/S & N/P; immediate possession; rents from $625/month PATIO HOME for rent, located in gated community on Golf course, 2 bdrms + den, 6 appl, lg garage. N/S-N/P, avail. now. $1100/mth, pet may be okay w/deposit. (250)202-5155 SEAVIEW MANOR, 1 & 2 BDRM Apts. Quiet, secure, includes heat & hot water onsite Manager. Call 250-2866513 or 250-204-5799. ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556

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Ministry of Environment investigating felled eagle nest tree The City of Campbell River is working with the provincial conservation office and the Ministry of Environment to investigate the felling of an active bald eagle nest tree on the morning of Feb. 27. The Douglas fir tree, which was registered in the provincial nest tree data base and mapped in the SOCP as an environmentallysensitive development permit area, was cut down in a residential area located on the ridge south of Rockland Road in Camp-

bell River. City staff attended and photographed the site, and neighbours who witnessed the tree being cut volunteered contact information. The city has sent a letter to the property owner advising that any land disturbance within a 60-metre area around a nest tree requires a city development permit and that only the province can authorize the removal of an eagle nest tree. Since the nest tree was at the crest of an identified risk slope, the

land also falls within the hazardous conditions development permit area as identified in the Sustainable Official Community Plan. The letter also noted that the city is assisting the Conservation Officer Service in their investigation. Section 34 of the Provincial Wildlife Act provides year-round protection for bald eagle nests. The City of Campbell River’’s development permit area requires that a 60-metre naturallyvegetated buffer must

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OFFICE/RETAIL FOR LEASE: 900/2604 sqft, 220 Dogwood Plaza. Reasonable rate. (250)286-6865.

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SUITES, LOWER 1 BDRM Private Suite, main level. Util included. Completey renovated & modern. Steenbuck area. Available April 1. $700/mth. 250-923-9285 WILLOW POINT- 2nd flr 2 bdrm, lrg living room, full bath, F/S, W/D, laminate floors, fully fenced backyard, 1 car garage & storage room. Inclds hydro/internet. $825. Available April 1. Call (250)923-6495. WILLOW POINT- 1 bdrm bach, 2812 C Fairmile. $580 hydro incld. Call 250-898-8462

SUITES, UPPER 2 BEDRM Central location w/lg balcony & beautiful views. Heat & hot water incl. Avail Mar 15. $675/mth. Ref. req’d. Phone 250-830-4313 CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, beautiful open concept, central F/P, large kitchen, quiet neighborhood, close to greenspace, shopping & bus. W/D, D/W, F/S (stainless steel). Avail Apr 1. $950/mo. Call 250-287-8419, lv msg. PRIVATE ROOMS WITH BATH: VERY CLEAN, CRIME FREE CAMPBELL RIVER: $600/mo. heat/hydro Access L/R Kitchen/Lndry Prkg. References N/S N/P 250 287 8583 drpwolf@gmail.com

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3 BDRM 1040 sqft. Great neighborhood. Close to NIC/Timberline schools. N/S. Small pet ok. $1000/mnth. Avail. April 1. (250)923-9402

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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.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION BRIGHT ROOM in nice 3 bdrm house w/ lg yard. Close to College, 7-11, and 3 bus routes. Avail Immed. $375/mth. 250-895-5634

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be maintained around eagle nest trees, measured as a radius from the base of the nest tree. If the 60-metre buf fer cannot be achieved either due to lot size or location of the tree, the distance may be altered if the land owner supplies a report from a Qualified Environmental Professional with experience in raptor assessments. There are an estimated, 25 bald eagle breeding territories within the City of Campbell River. According to the

province’s Wildlife Tree Stewardship (WiTS) program, the primary constraints to bald eagle nesting success are food supply, health of the eagles, availability of nesting and perch trees and disturbance by human activity. Preventing the loss of nesting and perching trees is a key component in assuring the long-term viability of the eagle population. In a WiTS 2010 report, in the Willow Point area of Campbell River, all the known nest

trees in two nesting territories have been cut down. The report also says between 1990 and 1999 from Qualicum Beach to Campbell River, 17 of 253 known nest trees were lost, and in the same areas. Between 2000 and 2009, a further 33 nest trees were lost. Bald eagles build large nests, often two metres across and weighing more than 500 kg. These huge weighty nests can only be supported by the largest trees in the area, in past most com-

monly veteran Douglas fir, often with a breastheight diameter of one to two metres. The preferred location of these trees is near the shore with commanding views of the ocean, and eagle pairs defend a nesting territory of approximately one kilometre of coastline. More information, including guidelines for behaviour in the vicinity of eagle nests may be found in a provincial Develop with Care publication available from WITS at www.wildlifetree.org

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directed city staff to prepare an application to host the games in 2016, which are scheduled for Feb. 25-28. The BC Games Society, which oversees summer and winter games every two years in even numbered calendar years, sent a letter to the city on Feb. 1 inviting the city to submit a bid. The city had a choice of bidding on either the summer or winter games in 2016 or either of the two games in 2018. “The method to my madness is the sooner the better,” Adams said. “Perhaps if we’re not successful this time, we could apply and be successful in 2018.” The BC Games Society said the games have the potential to provide a boost to the local economy. “Past hosting cities have spoken about the positive impact the games have provided them, the increase

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in community spirit, and the opportunity for their residents to rally around a proactive opportunity,” said Cathy Priestner Allinger, chair of the games society, in a letter to council. “Also mentioned are the economics of the BC Games – recent measured spending related to games hosting ranges from $1.8 million for a BC Winter Games, to $2.6 million for the summer event. The majority of this spending is by family and friends attending the games. With sport tourism on the rise, the BC Winter and BC Summer Games are a

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perfect opportunity to highlight your city’s facilities, sport culture, and community pride.” Campbell River is no stranger to the BC Winter Games; the city hosted the event in 1997. “I know Campbell R ive r p rev i o u s ly hosted the Winter Games and it was a tremendous success,” Adams said. “The 1997 Winter Games were absolutely outstanding. So I figured we’d do it again.” He said his rationale for not lobbying for the Summer Games is because the city does not have an appropriate-sized track. “The Winter Games we’re able to host entirely,” Adams said. “With the Summer Games we would need to co-host with the Comox Valley like we did with the Seniors Games.” In its application the city will need to include a list of all

major events it hosted in the past five years; a list of potential facilities for accreditation, dining, opening and closing ceremonies, and a medical clinic; and letters of support from sport, community and other groups. The Winter Games typically involves 2,000 participants of average age between 13-15 years. The BC Games Society provides the host city with $525,000 for the Winter Games but the host community must commit a minimum of $45,000 cash and $50,000 inkind services and facilities for the planning and staging of the games. Campbell River has until Sept. 10, 2012 to submit its bid to host the games and an announcement of host communities will take place in November 2012. Vernon hosted this year’s BC Winter Games while Mission is the host city for the 2014 BC Winter Games. The 2014 BC Summer Games will come to the Island when Nanaimo plays host. The BC Games are a stepping stone for young athletes to national and international competitions and to multisport competitions like the Canada Games and the Olympic or Paralympic Games.

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introduced to whole food. The owl did not appear to have any outward signs of trauma, but was treated for parasites or a cause not visibly seen. It is very important to follow basic steps if you find wildlife, any raptor that is not aggressive and will not fly, where safe, should be put in a securely

covered box or kennel without food or water; MARS should be contacted for advice or a rescue arranged. On another happy note, we are pleased to report that the last four remaining eagles, including “Semi,” were released this week it was amazing to see how they responded to their release, flying

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Teacher strike postpones Campbell River Band high school fundraiser KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

A fundraiser to help send high school students to Guatemala to do humanitarian work is being impacted by the teachers’ strike. T he joint Carihi and Timberline International Co-op class was scheduled to hold Grunt Work for Guatemala – an auction for household chores – yesterday but the date has been changed to March 13.

“Due to our strike action, I think it prudent to postpone this event until the following week,” said Barb Izard, Inter national Co-op teacher. Students will team up to perform a minimum of four hours of grunt work for the community such as cleaning out garages, digging ditches, raking lawns, turning over gardens, housework and other household tasks. The students will charge $20 per hour and

all work will be supervised. The auction to bid on the chores and students has been rescheduled for Tues., March 13 in the Timberline cafeteria at 6 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. The chores will be completed by the students on either Sat., March 17 or Sun., March 18 depending on which date works best for the bidder. “I know this may inconvenience some

people but as I can not attend the March 6 event (due to strike action), perhaps best all around,” Izard said. “Thanks for understanding.” The co-op class will be in Guatemala July 1-15 to build two houses. The students will also help teach English in the local school and orphanage. The class needs to raise $8,000 in project fees before the end of the school year. Other upcoming fundraisers include:

■ Hoop for Houses – drop in hula hooping for $5 on March 20, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Timberline gym ■ International Co-op a thon – a triathlon made up of a 750-metre sw i m m i n g c o u r s e, a 20-kilometre bike course and a five-kilometre running course. Cost is $20 per person or $50 per team. Takes place March 24 at 10 a.m. starting at Strathcona Gardens.

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All three programs run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as per regular school hours, providing planned activities with educational, play and cultural components. The alternative program was a huge success for all three age groups and the band office received some fantastic feedback from both students and parents. Parents were very pleased what was offered to the students on such short n o t i c e a n d h ow well the staf f at the Campbell River Indian Band worked together as a team to make these programs available for the families in the community with such short notice.

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Big-hearted music Two Canadian groups which will light up the folk music circuit with their buoyant dispositions and jubilant personalities, appear at the Tidemark Theatre on Thursday in a double bill event. Sassy and quirky trio The Good Lovelies and happy-go-lucky duo The Human Statues promise an infectiously cheerful night of music with their whimsical brands of country, jazz, and rockinfused folk. The Human Statues, comprised of Jeff Bryant and Zach Stevenson, are on a mission to spread jubilation across the nation. Whether it’s playing high-energy band shows or intimate acoustic performances in theatres across the country, Bryant and Stevenson are committed to connecting with people through humour, authenticity, en ergetic pop sensibility, and an absolute love of music. Far from static on stage, the Human Statues’ individual backgrounds in theatre bring an added performance element that consistently wins over audiences. While their songs predominantly feature simple, upbeat sentiments, upon further scrutiny you’ll be sure to find deeper ground, honesty, and bursting personality. Funny and upbeat,

Actors rehearse a scene from Shoreline Musical Theatre Society’s production of Come Fly With Me.

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The Human Statues, an energetic upbeat duo perform in a double bill event with the Good Lovelies at the Tidemark Theatre tonight.

with just a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies boast impressively spot-on ‘40s inspired vocal melodies and glorious bouncing lines on banjo, guitar, mandolin, and glockenspiel. T h e ch a r i s m at i c group described by the Globe and Mail as “all sun, serotonin, and retro-radio”, leaven life with a few laughs in their catchy lyrics, witty on-stage banter, and effervescent attitude.

City and country, highway and home, wistful and cheeky, the Good Lovelies’ third full-length album, Let the Rain Fall, showcases their sense of humour and selfassurance in songs like Made for Rain, Mrs. T, Best I Know, and Kiss Me in the Kitchen. While the overarching theme of the album is that of tension between comforts of home and the lure of the troubadour life, broad grins are never

far apart. In 2010, this album received a Juno for Ro o t s / T r a d i t i o n a l Album of the Year. Don’t miss your chance to see the Double Bill Event at the Tidemark Theatre tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $5 for students and are available at the Tidemark Ticket Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Chargeby-Phone at (250) 287PINK (7465) or 1 (800) 994-0555.

Shoreline Musical Theatre Society’s upcoming production, Come Fly With Us, is sure to provide something for everyone. The performance features a review of classic numbers, largely from musicals, that were popular in the sixties and early seventies. Shoreline is taking a creative approach to this production, which will feature video screens and broadcasted images, and a minimal set. “ We ’ l l b e u s i n g three or four projectors and large pieces of fabric hanging in the background,” said director/choreographer Heather Gordon Murphy. Images will be projected on to the fabric, the actors, and the walls around the stage. Jacquie Gordon has

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been assisting Gordon Murphy with the costumes. “Most of the numbers are set in the 60’s,” said Gordon. “And each number has its own costumes. There will be lots of costume changes.” Many of the costumes are vintage. Costumes pieces from previous Shoreline productions are also being used, and new pieces are being created. There are a range of styles – from hippy to housewife. Fo r e x a m p l e, i n the number Comedy Tonight! from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, the cast will be in black with white toga tops. The women will be wearing gold fascinators and the men will be wearing gold wreaths. Another challenging number to costume is

Come Fly with Me. Stewardess costumes are being made for the women in the number, including hats. Fortunately, Victor Jordan, the solo singer in the number, came with a pilot’s outfit from when he served in the military. The audience will step back in time through the retro boutiques that will be set up in the theatre lobby. Audience members coming to the opening night performance (or any performance) are encouraged to dress in the ’60s style. The show runs at the Tidemark Theatre March 15, 16, and 17 at 8 p.m., with a matinee performance on March 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25, and available at the Tidemark Theatre box office, (250) 287-7465.


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Volunteers to help victims needed more than ever PAUL RUDAN

CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

They hand out white plush bears to children who’ve been traumatized. Others, who need warmth and comfort, are given handmade quilts. T hese seem like minor things in the wake of horrific accidents, domestic violence and so many other tragedies, but these little things do make a difference, says Cheryl Kwaksistala. “They provide comfort when people really

need it,” says the mana g er of Campbell River RCMP Victim Services. Entering its 25th year, victim services is needed more than ever. Last year, Kwaksistala and Shelly Olney, the org anization’s two employees, dealt with 563 clients, of whom more than 200 still require ongoing assistance. “Some of the clients date back to 2009,” says Kwaksistala. “We work together with other org anizations and try to cobble together

safety nets.” An over-abundance of clients is the reason victim services is currently recruiting volunteers. Members of Altrusa International provide the toy bears and the Quilter’s Guild makes the blankets, but victim services needs “warm bodies” to help provide comfort to those in need. “Thank goodness they’re here to help,” says RCMP Staff Sgt. Troy Beaure gard. “Sometimes there’s only so much a burly police officer can do

and when (victim services) shows up at the scene, it really is a big help.” Kw a k s i s t a l a a n d Olney are on call 24/7 because emergencies typically occur outside the normal 9-5 business hours. “We provide the link between the victim and police,” says Kwaksistala. “We deal with sudden deaths, motor vehicle accidents, break and enters, homicides – we run the gamut and there doesn’t have to be a crime committed for us to be called.

“There are a lot of issues with elders and people who suffer from Alzheimer’s…we’ve also dealt with a lot of suicides in the community and that can be very difficult.” Vi c t i m s e r v i c e s provides short-term emotional and physical support, they keep victims updated on the investigation and court dates, and they provide resources or referrals to other social agencies. Kw a k s i s t a l a a n d Olney are well-trained to deal with grief, but

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it’s always gratifying to see people pull through. “You see the strength of people and their resilience in the face of unspeakable trag-

edies,” says Kwaksistala. “Folks are amazing.” To find out more about volunteering, call RCMP Victim Services at 250-286-5624.

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Tyees rise above Chiefs Peewee B Tyees goaltender Dominik Bellefleur stops a high shot with his neck guard while the Tyee defence clears the goalie’s crease. The Tyees took on the Comox Valley Chiefs in an exhibition game at Rod Brind’Amour Arena last Saturday afternoon. Next up for the Peewee B team is a rep tournament in Sooke March 16-17.

Local athletes score spots on Team BC Two Campbell River athletes have been selected to compete on Team BC in this year’s Karate National Championships. The nationals take place March 16-18 at the Richmond Oval. Among the seventy

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The seventh annual Canadian Cue Sport Association Lucasi 8/9 Ball B.C. Championships were held Feb. 15-19 at the beautiful Lakeside Resort & Casino in Penticton. For the second year, players from the Campbell River League out of Pier Street Billiards teamed up with the Comox Valley Pool League and sent 30 players to compete in men’s teams, ladies teams, Scotch Doubles, women’s and men’s singles events as well as 9-ball. Day one of the competition was 9-ball and this year there were six area entries in this division. Competition was fierce and the closest to the top was Jeremy Davis finishing in tenth, said CVPL organizer Rose Kantor. Day two and three featured the singles event and there was some strong competition in all the men`s brackets. In the C Qualifing Brackets Greg Shelvey and Jim Brown finished third and fourth and both were moved up to the B Bracket and made it one spot from the money. In the C Bracket Campbell River players PJ Drake and Ed Sharky played a great match and Drake took Sharky out on the hill and brought home third place. Kantor said there was lots of action in both the A and B Bracket for the ladies. Last year’s B Bracket champion Christie Tipper from Campbell River played in the A Bracket this year and finished fourth. Deb Williams finished second in the qualifying bracket which moved her up to the A Bracket where she finished fifth. In the B Bracket the last two ladies from the Valley were shooting it out for third place. Sandra Shelvey and Kantor`s match went to the hill for both ladies and Shelvey brought home the thirdplace trophy. Day four was the start of team events and the Avalanche boys finished second in the C Qualifying Bracket and then moved up to the B Bracket where they finished ninth. The Sunnydale Slidders stayed in the C Bracket and were playing off on Sunday for third spot. “So close,” said Kantor. “The boys missed it by one game!” In the ladies division the Pier Street Ladies and Comox Valley Pool League players brought home second place.

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Blizzard weathered in Island Cup playdown It all came down to a goal post. After a tremendous p e r f o r m a n c e, t h e Campbell River U-14 Blizzard lost in a shootout on Saturday to Prospect Lake in Victoria. With the shootout tied at 4-4 after five shots each, the Prospect Lake keeper made a fantastic dive to get his fingertips on the Blizzard’s well-placed sixth shot and knock the ball to the goal post and out. That save set the stage for Prospect Lake’s sixth shooter, who slotted his shot just inside the goal post and past the sprawling Blizzard keeper for the victory. With their win Prospect Lake has earned the one spot for an Island team in the Provincial Championships. In the first half of the match, the Blizzard struggled to settle in to their game as they battled against a strong Prospect Lake side that had the wind at their backs. It took a Prospect Lake shot off

the post and corner kick off the cross bar to wake the Blizzard up and get them into the game. Still, a large part of the first half was played in the Blizzard’s end, and if not for several brilliant saves by goal keeper Liam Stevens and the outstanding work of Marcus Savery, Drew Savery, Kamiya Iwamoto, and Max BawksSmith on the back line, the game would have been lost early in the contest. As the game progressed the Blizzard showed more and more composure, and began to press back with some counter attacks led by Dace Harle, Ayden Costain and Dawson Jordan in the mid-field. However, the Blizzard surrendered a goal late in the first half when a Prospect Lake forward snuck through the Blizzard’s defensive line to knock in a strong punt delivered by the Prospect Lake goal keeper. With the wind at their backs, a very

Campbell River Blizzard Ryan Williams dribbles the ball away from the Prospect Lake opponent during Saturday’s Island Cup match in Victoria.

determined Blizzard side started the second half with a great sense of urgency. While the Blizzard did manage some attempts on goal, the Prospect Lake back line was very stingy

and did not allow many quality chances. Meanwhile, with the Blizzard pressing hard, Prospect Lake pushed back with a number of strong counter attacks. When Prospect Lake

did score again midway through the second half, it appeared that the Blizzard just weren’t up for the challenge. To their credit, Campbell River did not give up but dug deep

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redirect Harle’s second perfect cross into the depths of the Prospect Lake net. After this second Blizzard goal the Prospect Lake side redoubled their efforts for the final ten minutes of the game, but to no avail. The defensive efforts of the Campbell River side, together with the threat of counter-attack by the Blizzard’s very speedy Jack Patterson, stymied all attempts by Prospect Lake. Twenty minutes of overtime saw both sides getting some chances, but no results. So, with the game tied at 2-2, the teams entered into the shoot out, which Prospect Lake won 5-4. The Blizzard are to be commended for a very classy performance in the game. They represented their community and their club very well in their efforts, and hope to be successful in their Island Cup final match on May 12 in Nanaimo. The Blizzard would also like to thank their sponsor, Griegg Seafoods.

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and applied pressure. That pressure resulted in some undisciplined play by the Prospect Lake side, and free kicks awarded to the Blizzard. At this point in the game, centre midfielder Harle and the Blizzard’s centre back, Drew Savery, got down to business. With fifteen minutes remaining, the Blizzard were awarded a free kick. While Harle and his magical left foot curled a lovely ball into the middle of the Prospect Lake penalty area, Drew Savery made a beautifully timed run and volleyed Harle’s cross past the Prospect Lake keeper. With that goal to buoy their spirits, the Blizzard doggedly attacked a stunned Prospect Lake side, and were again awarded a free kick. And, again, Harle and Drew Savery put on a show for a very appreciative Campbell River contingent of parent fans. On this second free kick Drew Savery chose to use his head to

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