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Outrage over tax increase boils over KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Campbell Riverites are taking the mayor’s words to heart and causing an uproar over a 13.6 per cent residential tax hike. Just one day after Mayor Walter Jakeway called for a tax revolt, a Facebook page (Campbell River Tax Revolt) popped up urging citizens to “rise up, speak their mind and be heard.” By Tuesday morning, the page already had 61 ‘likes.’ The Mirror’s website (www. campbellrivermirror.com) was also flooded with 46 people commenting on Friday’s article in which Jakeway advocated for a public uprising. The mayor said he was pleased with the response to his call for the public to “rise and yell and scream” and not accept such a substantial tax increase. A group of taxpayers heeded Jakeway’s calls and planned to storm city hall at Tuesday night’s council meeting, after the Mirror went to press (for updates see www.campbellrivermirror.com). A protest was expected to start at Robert Ostler Park, before winding up at city hall in time for the meeting. The reason for the protest according to the Campbell River Tax Revolt Facebook page, was to give the citizens a chance to speak to council in a public forum – something Jakeway tried to do during last week’s financial planning meeting but – with the exception of Coun. Ron Kerr – was shot down by other councillors. Jakeway said he can’t believe council refused to give the public

a chance to speak. “As soon as you deny taxpayers (a chance) to come and voice their

opinion, that’s when I started to shoot,” said Jakeway referring to his motion to host a public forum.

“An elected politician should never tell the electors they don’t want to hear from them, it’s con-

trary to democracy.” Council elected to go with a 13.6 Continued on A3

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A family treasure? Antique and art appraiser Colin Ritchie assesses a clock brought to him at the antique and art appraisal session at the Museum at Campbell River on Saturday. Campbell Riverites lined up to have their paintings, photographs and heirlooms evaluated. See more pictures page A3.

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Tax: Mayor says far from done deal Continued from A1 per cent tax increase (or 7.10 per cent after reduced user fees are factored in), last week by a 4-3 vote. Councillors Ryan Mennie, Claire Moglove, Larry Samson and Mary Storry voted in favour of the tax hike while Jakeway, Kerr and Coun. Andy Adams were opposed. The tax increase and budget still has to pass first, second and third reading (slated for April 17 council meeting) and then be passed as a bylaw (scheduled for May 1) in order to become law. Jakeway said it’s far from a done deal and he’s confident the people of Campbell River have the power to reverse council’s decision. “I don’t have any doubt at all, if they respond en masse,” Jakeway said. “It just takes one vote, and it becomes 4-3 (the other way).” Jakeway said there is a list of capital projects – such as a rain cover for Spirit Square – that doesn’t have to be done in 2012, as well as a number of vacant city staff positions that could be scratched from this year’s budget in order to erase what started out as a $3.6 million deficit, without having to raise taxes. He said of the $3.6 million, council only cut out roughly half a million in services, and made up the rest of the shortfall through reserves, and increasing business licence fees, park user fees and water fees. Jakeway said that’s not fair to taxpayers and is happy to see the public stand up for itself. “ B e t we e n t o m o rrow (Tuesday) night’s protest and the one on April 17 (the next council meeting), it’ll be good,” Jakeway said. “It’s amazing.” Coun. Mo glove doesn’t think so. She said under the Community Charter the mayor is responsible for reflecting the will of council. “Absolutely I’m concerned,” Moglove said. “The will of council was reflected in Tuesday’s vote on the budget. Once council has made a decision, it is the mayor’s duty and responsibility to speak

in support of that majority decision. That is one of the hallmarks of being mayor. The mayor is the spokesperson for council and as such, the comments attributed to him are very disappointing.” Moglove said she’s concerned Jakeway’s comments could reflect poorly on the community and discourage people from considering relocating to Campbell River. “You look in the newspaper and see the mayor is trashing his own city – I don’t see that as useful,” Moglove said. But Jakeway said council could change people’s perception by voting down the tax increase. “If we drive it to zero now, people would think ‘oh look they changed it to zero.’ They will see a council that had a problem and fixed it and think ‘that’s a place we want to live.’ So this big hoo-ha (fuss) is a good thing.” As for reflecting the will of council, Jakeway said council has not voted officially on the tax increase yet, it’s still just a finance committee resolution. And, he added, even if it was, he doesn’t care that the Charter orders him to reflect the will of council because it’s the taxpayers he’s trying to represent. “The responsibility of the mayor is to support the taxpayers who voted him in,” Jakeway said.

Hidden treasures The antique and art appraisal session at the Campbell River Museum Saturday had residents bringing in their would-be valuables for appraisal. (Clockwise from top) Jeanette Langmann inspects a photograph; Ardie and Phil MacLaren have high hopes for their elaborate clock and Colin Ritchie evaluates a pitcher.

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Debate comes down to competing visions PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

The brouhaha over taxation boils down to a salient point: What kind of city do you want to live in? For Coun. Claire Moglove, who supports a tax increase, Campbell River residents want a city with “parks, trails, recreational facilities and a professional fire department.” But for taxpayer Kathryn Alexander, whose husband lost his well-paying job when

Catalyst closed the Elk Falls paper mill, she sees a city in financial trouble whose leaders should put fiscal responsibility first. “The city needs to have the means to live within its budget without creating increases that will discourage existing residents to stay which, in turn, will negatively effect the local sales of small business, the number of children in the schools and volunteers in the community, and the list goes on,” she wrote.

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In an exchange of e-mails, the two go tit-for-tat over the city’s financial issues which eventually prompts Moglove to write, “I guess we will have to agree to disagree.” However, their exchange is typical of the coffee-break and over-the-fence discussions taking place across the city as councillors worked to whittle down budget costs. While the budget numbers are still not final, many home owners – based on an average assessment of $268,000 – are looking at paying $136 more

in taxes this coming fiscal year, an increase of 7.1 per cent. The proposed increase was okayed by council last week which voted 4-3 in favour of the increase during a financial planning session. The actual budget still has to go through three readings before it is officially approved. But Mayor Walter Jakeway is already incensed. He voted against the increase and charged, “Taxpayers are Continued on A4

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Controversial Fisheries Act changes don’t make federal budget cut KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Changes that critics say would weaken the Fisheries Act were ruled out of this year’s federal budget. For nearly a month, there was heavy speculation the federal Conservatives were planning to “gut” the Fisheries Act come budget time, according to Peter Woods, director of Greenways Land

Trust. However, when the budget came down on Thursday, predicted changes to the legislation never surfaced. Woods says that’s welcome news to Greenways, a local conservation organization. “Riverites can be confident that their favourite trout and salmon streams will remain untouched,” Woods says. Woods was concerned

about the livelihood of fish living in local streams after former federal scientist Otto Langer last month revealed that government documents had been leaked to him indicating the Conservatives were planning to remove the word ‘habitat’ from the Canada Fisheries Act. Woods says that would have allowed industry to expand into habitat areas cur-

rently protected by the Fisheries Act. Langer’s admission set off alar m bells across the country. More than 600 Canadian scientists asked Prime Minister Stephen Harper to abandon plans to remove habitat protections from the Fisheries Act, as well as thousands of people across the country who signed petitions and sent letters to Ottawa expressing

their opposition. Woods says, “the Greenways Land Trust is pleased that the government heard this loud, collective voice and decided to stay the course on fish habitat protection.” But the battle may not be over yet. Fisheries and Ocean Minister Keith Ashfield confirmed the C o n s e r vat ive s a re looking at the wording of the legislation,

which in the past has presented barriers to a country jamboree trying to use newly flooded fields and to a farmer trying to drain his flooded field. “Current fisheries policies go well beyond what is required to protect fish and fish habitat,” Ashfield says. “The government is reviewing fish and fish habitat protection policies to ensure they do not go beyond their

intended conservation goals.” Melanie Carkner, spokesperson for Fisheries and Oceans, confirmed Monday “that nothing has changed” and the Fisheries Act is still under review. Still, Woods says he’s pleased the legislation has been untouched. “I think all concerned were just pleased nothing was changed and no news was good news.”

Budget: Councillor sees her job as a balancing act Continued from A3

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ing, shelve capital projects and to streamline services. Her main point is the city will never again attract an industry as large as the mill that will pay anywhere near the same amount of taxes. By and large, the closing of the mill, combined with its far lower assessment, left council scrambling to

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Pole plant complaints earn call from RCMP KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Complaints to city hall over the pole peeler plant got so out of hand that the city was forced to call the RCMP last week said the city clerk. Connie Cawley, who lives across the street from the Duncan Bay Road pole peeler, said her persistent calls to the city’s bylaw enforcement line prompted a phone call from the RCMP Friday afternoon. Cawley said she was home last week recovering from dental surgery, trying to relax and drown out the noise from the pole peeler. She said the high-pitch screech was like having “a screw” go through her head. “By Wednesday I just lost it,” Cawley said. “I could not sit in the house and have peace and quiet without having the radio and the TV on to drown out the pole plant.” In a moment of anger, Cawley said she phoned the city and asked “what do I have to do? Get a gun and shoot someone?” Cawley said Peter Wipper, the city clerk, told her to not call

Tracey Deller, co-owner of the Blue Spruce Home Park, presents to City Clerk Peter Wipper a list of people complaining about noise from a pole peeler plant on Duncan Bay Road. Deller says her list is compiled of 113 names but the city has reported its received around 50 complaints.

back because she was impeding the work of staff. Cawley was not dissuaded and said on Friday morning – deciding it was her right – again called city hall. “I started calling every half an hour,” Cawley said. “By the third call, it went to Mr. Wipper. He told me I was not allowed to call the bylaw line because I was causing a distraction at city hall and he said he would call the RCMP.” Cawley said the next thing she knew, she

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was getting a call from Sgt. Troy Beauregard, who warned her she could be arrested for harassment and uttering threats if she continued to call the city. Cawley said she hasn’t been scared off and intends on calling again. “If they feel like they have to come and arrest me, they can come and arrest me,” Cawley said. “I was not uttering threats on Friday, I was very nice. But I admit the day before I did. But I’ve been pushed to that. We’ve

been pushed to utter insanity.” Wipper, who confirmed the RCMP were called but would not comment on any investigation, said the city understands Cawley’s – and other residents’ – concerns. “We’d like to see the issue resolved as soon as possible,” Wipper said. “Calling on a continuous basis will not change the process of the plant undertaking measurements to reduce the noise.” The pole plant is in violation of the city’s

public nuisance bylaw and will implement noise reduction measures recommended by a sound consultant. The owner, Northern Pressure Treated Wood, has until April 27 to produce an application for the modifications. Once the permit has been issued, the owner is expected to shut down the facility for two to three weeks to make the changes. Wipper said although the owner has violated the noise bylaw, the city has not issued any fines because council chose to work with the plant owner to obtain compliance through modifications. Cawley said the pole plant meets that definition and wants the city to listen to her case. Tracey Deller, coowner of Blue Spruce Home Park, located beside the pole plant, said it’s not the intent of residents to upset anyone at the city, they just want the pole peeler relocated somewhere further away from residential properties. “I’m so sorry if anyone in this area has upset the city,” Deller said. “If anyone is being unreasonable,

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Federal budget thinks long-term The federal budget takes a stab at dealing with several challenging issues which face Canadian taxpayers in the future. The biggest single challenge is the We say: Ease the expected jump in federal expenditures from rising Old Age Security payburden on the ments. As the Baby Boomer generataxpayers of the tion ages, more and more people will be collecting OAS payments. While a future few of those payments will be fully clawed back due to high income levels, most will be paid out to seniors. The increasing cost of providing these payments, which are the largest single direct payment from Ottawa to individual Canadians, will be

a huge burden to those remaining in the work force. Keep in mind that many younger people are working at relatively low-paying jobs, and their prospects for enjoying the type of wages that Baby Boomers received through much of their working lives aren’t nearly as good. Gradually raising the age when people can first receive the OAS from 65 to 67 is a good way to deal with rising future costs. No one who is close to retirement and has been planning on a retirement age of 65 will be affected, but notice has now been served to those who are 53 or younger that the age of eligibility will change. Another very important long-term move is to begin to tighten up public service pension plans, including those of MPs. While no specifics have

been worked out, the government is working towards a higher retirement age, having public servants and MPs pay more into pension plans and boosting the age at which MPs will get pensions (they can now get them at age 55). All of these ease pressure on taxpayers of the future. The third long-term strategy is to eliminate the deficit by 2016. This is an excellent step forward, and if it comes sooner, that’s even better. When the government isn’t running a deficit, it can start to pay down its debt. The sooner it does this, the better. While interest rates are low, it makes sense to both pay down debt and refinance other debts which now involve higher interest rates. – Black Press

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Missed opportunity What a disappointing effort by our council to tame the budget deficit. I did not think that we could get away without a tax increase but I was expecting a much better effort at reigning in costs. A golden opportunity has been missed. This is the beginning of their three-year term faced with a big deficit and a public appetite to contain costs – this was the perfect political climate to make some real change. The elephants in the room are the Fire Department and Rivercorp. Having a full-time staffed Fire Department is a luxury that we can no longer afford and Rivercorp should be dismantled and brought under city hall as a couple of staffers. The current CEO of Rivercorp makes $107,000 per year and was unable to muster a presentation or concrete budget numbers for the Feb. 14 Finance Committee meeting. Also, now that we are part of the BC Jobs Plan Pilot we will have focused economic development resources provided by the BC Government. (I am sure Rivercorp will take credit for whatever that process might produce) Both of these issues needed to be addressed and were not. It has been described that this budget vote came down to those Continued on A7 We welcome your opinions on stories and issues published in our pages as well as issues of broader concern encountered elsewhere. Please keep your letters brief. We reserve the right to edit for length and liability. E-mail them to editor@ campbellrivermirror.com

Gentle John Cummins? Not Really

Tom Fletcher B.C. Views

In an interview with one of our Vancouver Island papers before Christmas, B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins made a bold prediction that he would have party status before the general election in May 2013. That’s four seats, and it wasn’t based on an unlikely sweep of the Chilliwack-Hope and Port MoodyCoquitlam by-elections, now set for April 19. He hinted he was getting calls from MLAs looking to join up, after a November Angus Reid poll showed a sudden surge to 18 per cent for his resurgent brand. We now know that one of those callers was Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen.

I asked Cummins on Friday if he is still confident about three more. “Hopeful, let’s put it that way,” he replied. Van Dongen’s explosive departure was arranged, with Cummins’ help, for maximum damage to Premier Christy Clark. Van Dongen notified the B.C. Liberal caucus that he was quitting. Then, in a questionable use of legislature privileges, he launched a broadside on Clark’s integrity. He cited the $6-million legal payout in the B.C. Rail sale, a decision made before Clark’s time, and the recent collapse of a deal to sell naming rights to B.C. Place. He described the B.C. Liberals as “an organization headed for failure,” then announced

he’s joined the B.C. Conservatives. Cummins then joined van Dongen at a hotel news conference across the street, as the former Gordon Campbell cabinet minister disclosed he has hired his own lawyer to dig through the roomful of paper from the B.C. Rail case once again. Auditor General John Doyle is already in court seeking access to details of the $6 million in lawyer bills, which the Attorney General’s ministry hasn’t provided because it doesn’t have them. These delicate matters were farmed out to yet more independent lawyers. Independent special prosecutor Bill Berardino also spent seven years and many more millions on

the B.C. Rail case, including the role of Clark’s lobbyist brother, Bruce. He didn’t find the smoking gun now sought by van Dongen. This effort seems designed more for political revenge in an election year than to clarify the sorry legacy of the B.C. Rail sale that has already been examined through two provincial elections. Van Dongen was at the top of everyone’s list of disgruntled B.C. Liberals. During last year’s leadership contest, he muttered darkly about not only B.C. Rail, but also the integrity of fellow Abbotsford MLA Mike de Jong. Now Clark is van Dongen’s target, with Cummins standing Continued on A7

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Budget: Not the time to expand

Treating us like cash cows

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looking to ‘Maintain Services’ and those looking to cut. However, council has actually voted to expand services – namely the Splashpark and the Robron All-Weather field. I understand that the capital costs for these projects are coming from elsewhere, but the ongoing maintenance will be a further addition to the lists of costs to the city moving forward. I love this city and want the best like everyone else, but this uncertain economic situation is not the time to expand services. Council, in my opinion, has let us down. Mike Fowler Campbell River

Shame on the four city council members who think that our tax increase is OK. How dare you treat us as cash cows A tax increase of this size is unheard of anywhere in Canada. What is it that city council doesn’t get about property taxes? The four city council members supporting that massive tax increase are out to lunch. Why is every-

one afraid of a new or good idea? Since we moved here 10 years ago, our property taxes have increased by 30% and you want to add another 14.6 per cent to that? Originally Mayor Jackeway and councillor Kerr were the only ones that opposed spending limits with Andy Adams joining them for the final vote ag ainst.What were

the rest of you thinking? Disgusted is not exactly the word I would use for you. Why is everyone afraid of a good or a new idea. There were many suggestions of ways to cut expenses, including selling off of vacant city owned land and the sale of the 3 1/2 acres, among other things. Leave the “wish list” for another year and only allocate funds to “must do

items” that absolutely won’t last another year. There are pages of them. Don’t do them. Too bad there isn’t “recall” or the four of you would be hung out to dry. Come on folks, you were elected to lead. Do it. I agree with the mayor that we should all have a tax revolt. Judy Campbell

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Fletcher: Conservatives anticipate more defections Continued from A6 beside him trying to look statesman-like. Of course van Dongen drove himself out of cabinet long before Clark returned. Chronic speeding by a public safety minister is a tough sell. I asked Cummins about the reluctance of key cabinet ministers Kevin Falcon and George Abbott to confirm they

are running again. His aw-shucks friendlygrandpa modesty precludes speculation, but he did allow it’s “maybe a comment on the state of affairs in the Liberal caucus.” Reporters started surveying government MLAs after Falcon and Abbott kept their options open for 2013. For the record, fellow ministers Terry Lake,

Shirley Bond, Pat Bell, Mary Polak, Rich Coleman and Stephanie Cadieux all said they are firmly on Clark’s election team. Independent-minded backbenchers Bill Bennett and Kevin Krueger also saluted the B.C. Liberal banner. Randy Hawes allowed that he’s 65, so if he leaves it will be for the golf course.

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PER

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Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

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250-320gr

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¢ 88

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¢ 99

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Plus Applicable Fees

Breyers

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Plus Applicable Fees

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4 99 4 99

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6.59 per kg

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Fresh Gourmet Sausages

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2 $4 for

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CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012

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MacLaren’s

Christie Ritz or Stoned Wheat Thins Crackers

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Shredded Cheese

Sharp Cheddar, 250gr

170-200gr

Bick’s

2$ for

Mini Cheese 120-129gr

Easter Chocolate

250gr

Selected, 185-255gr

for

2$ for

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398ml

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Cool Whip

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500gr

300-500gr

2 $5 Knorr

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Knorr

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40-83gr

890ml

Dry Soup Mix

Classic Sauce or Gravy Mix

2 $5

for

Mayonnaise

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for

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500gr

500ml

Cottage Cheese

500ml

Smarties Eggs

200gr

99 3

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Apple Sauce

for

Ocean Spray

Uncle Ben’s

348ml

170-180gr

Classiques Rice

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120gr

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Frozen Vegetables

Dare

For

Hershey or Reese

106-120gr

750gr

943gr

Crabmeat or Cocktail Shrimp

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

475ml

for

Gold Seal

Kraft

Salad Dressing

170gr

Mini Eggs

154-200gr

for

Green Giant

Swiss Knight

Cadbury

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Selected, 341-398ml

227-340gr

Cheese

Canned Vegetables

Rolls, Crescents or Biscuits

A SPECIAL Easter! R T X E n a t i e k Ma

Cadbury

Pastry Shells

500-750ml

for

907gr

Estate Wole Bean Coffee

Pickled Beets

1lt

Tenderflake

(See Store for details)

Green Giant

Pillsbury

Butter

Melitta

Babybel

Bick’s

Dill Pickles

Premium Baby Dills

Kraft

454gr

400-600gr

Bick’s

for

Quality Foods

800gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Paradise Island

QF 30th Anniversary Cheese

Selected, 200-454gr

2lt

Win Easter Dinner from QF, Knorr & Hellmann’s

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Crackers

MacLaren’s

Christie Ritz or Stoned Wheat Thins Crackers

Kraft

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Shredded Cheese

Sharp Cheddar, 250gr

170-200gr

Bick’s

2$ for

Mini Cheese 120-129gr

Easter Chocolate

250gr

Selected, 185-255gr

for

2$ for

Join us for our Easter Food Drive Wednesday, April 4 Royal City

Pure Pumpkin

255-397gr

HUGE BAG

Toblerone

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Dole

225gr or 1lt

540ml

398ml

Pie Filling

Cool Whip

796ml

Kraft

Green Giant

500gr

300-500gr

2 $5 Knorr

for

Knorr

Hellmann’s

40-83gr

890ml

Dry Soup Mix

Classic Sauce or Gravy Mix

2 $5

for

Mayonnaise

E 1 PRIZ

3 $5

for

Dairyland

Sour Cream

for

Dairyland

500gr

500ml

Cottage Cheese

500ml

Smarties Eggs

200gr

99 3

2 $4

Apple Sauce

for

Ocean Spray

Uncle Ben’s

348ml

170-180gr

Classiques Rice

Aylmer

Uncle Ben’s

Beets

Stuff’n Such Stuffing

398ml

120gr

2$ for

5 For

2$ for

99 2

2$ for

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625ml

$150 ORE

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Nestle

Sunrype

Pineapple

Win an er DFiixninngs r e t s a E all the Value

175gr

99 3

with

26-41gr

3 $4

Valley Selections Vegetables

Valley Selections

375gr

Easter Chocolate Orange

Chocolate Easter Daffodil

Green Giant

Realfruit Gummies Bunnies

Terry’s

200gr

Frozen Vegetables

Dare

For

Hershey or Reese

106-120gr

750gr

943gr

Crabmeat or Cocktail Shrimp

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

475ml

for

Gold Seal

Kraft

Salad Dressing

170gr

Mini Eggs

154-200gr

for

Green Giant

Swiss Knight

Cadbury

Mini Eggs

Selected, 341-398ml

227-340gr

Cheese

Canned Vegetables

Rolls, Crescents or Biscuits

A SPECIAL Easter! R T X E n a t i e k Ma

Cadbury

Pastry Shells

500-750ml

for

907gr

Estate Wole Bean Coffee

Pickled Beets

1lt

Tenderflake

(See Store for details)

Green Giant

Pillsbury

Butter

Melitta

Babybel

Bick’s

Dill Pickles

Premium Baby Dills

Kraft

454gr

400-600gr

Bick’s

for

Quality Foods

800gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Paradise Island

QF 30th Anniversary Cheese

Selected, 200-454gr

2lt

Win Easter Dinner from QF, Knorr & Hellmann’s

A13

3$ for

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Lilydale

Fat Free Turkey Breast

Lilydale

Kentucky Chicken Breast

PER gr

100

BBQ Chicken

Regular or With Garlic

points

bonus

Selected, 200gr

Brown Rice Milk

3000 1.89lt

2000

Astro Tzatziki Dip 250gr

Becel Soft Margarine Twin Pack

3500

Original, 2x227gr

2500 Grapefruit Orange or

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Turkey Farmers Sausage

Roast Beef

10,000

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199 399 299

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100gr

200gr, Each ........................... Rosenborg

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

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3000

Pizza Mozzarella Cheese

Chow Mein .................. Medium

Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls................

3000 2ʼs

Right Guard Total Defense 5 Body Wash

3500 399ml

Reynolds Baking Cups

3500 50ʼs or 75ʼs

Fresh Halibut Fillets

2000 5ʼs or 6ʼs

First of the Season

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5000 113gr

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5000

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Scottʼs White 284mlNapkins 250ʼs

1000

3000

Fresh Hand Peeled Shrimp

PER gr

100

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Collosal East Coast Scallops

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Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets Frozen or Previously Frozen

Frozen or Previously Frozen

99 PER gr

100

21/25 Size, Raw Headless

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49 PER

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Fresh Imitation Crab Meat

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925

Serving Suggestions

Imodium Tablets 2 Mg

900gr 3500

Available at Select Stores

454gr

Princess Rubber Gloves

89 25 8 5 ¢ PER

Double Creme Brie

100

100gr

Medium

Canadian

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100gr

Imported French

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100

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Mrs. Cubbison’s

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99 3

Hold the Salt California Walnuts Halves & Pieces, 200gr

99 4

2 $5 for

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3000

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946ml

45-51gr

1000

All Purpose Seasoning

99 3

Plus Applicable Fees

750ml

for

5000

Non Alcoholic Sparkling Juice

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Martinelli’s

300-400gr

300gr

2$ for 3

8” Apple Pie

bonus

Bread Crumbs

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680gr

Stahlbush Farms

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$ 99

Bread

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Triple Layer

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6 $ 49

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK To submit your activities, email: whatson@campbellrivermirror.com, fax:250-287-3238 or drop by: #104-250 Dogwood Street, Campbell River or submit through our interactive online calendar at campbellrivermirror.com

THURS. APRIL 5

Midnight Shuttles & Weavers Guild, monthly meeting. ”The Beach House” @ Ocean Shores 169 Island Hwy S Campbell River. 7:30pm. Interested persons welcome. dondonna@telus.net

Island Phoenix Acappella 210 Beech St. 7:00p.m. 9:30p.m. If you think you would like to be a part of this happy-go-lucky sisterhood of women who love to make good music, come along to a rehearsal and check us out! Questions? 250923-0101.

Ripple Rock hike to the lookout at the end of Ripple Rock Trail in commemoration of the 54th Anniversary of the Ripple Rock Explosion. Hosted by the Museum. Cost is $20. For more information and registration please call the Museum at 250-2873103.

FRI. APRIL 6 GOOD FRIDAY Free Pool and Darts. Eagles Lounge. All day. Charlie Wells. Quinsam Hotel, 1500 Island Hwy

SAT. APRIL 7

Blood Donor Clinic Noon & 7:15 p.m. Music Bingo. Quinsam Community Centre, info@ Hotel, 1500 Island Hwy bloodservices.ca, 1-8886.p.m. 2-DONATE (236-6283).

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at the Museum at Campbell River. Come for a fun-ﬁlled and challenging Lego Day. What better way to spend Spring Break than to be using your imagination. The cost for Lego Day is $5. Call 287-3103 to register.

INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY TY CALENDAR Post your events and/or check what’s on in Campbell River, The Comox Valley and the North Island at campbellrivermirror.com click on the calendar and check out all the great features!

WHAT’S ON PAGE

SAT. APRIL 7

SUN. APRIL 8

TUES. APRIL 10

Pond Hockey Tournament This program is open to everyone aged 4-10 who loves to play hockey. Strathcona Gardens, Rod Brind’Amour Arena. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Join for lunch, games and prizes. There is no minimum skill requirement (other than you have to be able to stand up on skates). $45.00.

The band Winnipeg’s Most is performing at the Paramount Music Hall., 1140 Ironwood Rd. 9:00p.m. Advanced tickets $15. Door $20. More info: www.facebook.

Discovery Toastmasters meet every Tuesday at the Community Centre, Room 1. 12:00p.m.1:00p.m. Guests are welcome. For more info contact Lorraine @ 250286-4273.

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MON. APRIL 9 EASTER MONDAY

We’ve never used “pink slime”, and we never will. That’s our promise to you. That’s Wendy’s Way.

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SUN. APRIL 8 Easter Egg Hunt and festivities. Start at Ostler Park 11:00am sponsored by The Downtown BIA. then visit the Spirit Square and Carol’s animal activity farm, a real live magician, Captain Thunderpants, a salmon barbecue, crafts for kids, plus events at the Art Gallery and Wise & Wonderful!! www.spiritsquare.ca

Spring Break Toonie Swim Strathcona Gardens 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM Every weekday send your kids (7+) to a toonie swim at Strathcona Gardens. For more information please call 250-287-9234.

CR Gun Club: Junior Bore Section. Ages 1117. Meets every Tuesday. Indoor range, 2600 Quinsam Rd. 7:00p.m. Safety ﬁrst and fun! Newcomers welcome. Info: Mark 250-2861550. Website: www. crgunclub.bc.ca. Spring Break Toonie Swim Strathcona Gardens 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

ACOA(Adult Children of Alcoholics) 1040 Shoppers Row(upstairs from HSBC) 7:00p.m.9:00p.m. For more info call Dave; 250-923-9197 or Diane; 250-923-9191.

Hear Better. Do More.

Vintage Car Club Meeting. Flying Club clubhouse, Campbell River Airport. Interested people are welcome. For more information call Don at 250-287-4371 or email dondonna@telus.net.

WED. APRIL 11 The Campbell River Friendship Quilters’ Guild will meet at 7:00 PM, every second weekend in the lounge at the Community Centre, 401-11thAvenue. New members are invited to attend. Contact: Lois a 250-923-0999. Email: lcummings@telus.net.

250-287-2611

WED. APRIL 11 CR Parkinson Self Help Support Group monthly meeting. 1:3003:00p.m. at the C.R. Baptist Church Hall, 260 S.Dogwood St. April is Parkinson Awareness Month. Newcomers are welcome. For more info contact Pat @ 250-2861354. Spring Break Toonie Swim Strathcona Gardens 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Spring Break Lego Day. at the Museum. 1:00p.m.- 2:30p.m. Come imagine and build. $5 Call 250-287-3103 to register.

Enjoy the Flavour of the Neighourhood 6oz Beef RIVER TenderloinCITY GRILL with green peppercorn sauce .........................................................$26

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FUNERAL HOMES

COMING EVENTS

LEGALS

DEATHS

CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 19,20, 21 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

Notice to Creditors and Others

INFORMATION

Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Frederick Henry Cullum, deceased, who died on 20 November,2011, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, Care of-Dale Martel,1613 Passageview Drive, Campbell River, BC V9W 6L2 before the 29 April, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitledthereto, having regard to the claims of which it has notice.

PERSONALS 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

WE’RE ON THE WEB

IS ALCOHOL A Problem for you? Call 250-287-4313 for help day or night blogspot.com/

DEATHS

Sydney Demidoff

September 8, 1915 – March 29, 2012

COMING EVENTS BREAST CANCER Survivors. River Spirit Dragon Boat Team invites all breast cancer survivors to join them. The paddling Season is from March to November. You can join us anytime! Please contact Terry Jacques 250-923-8002 email: teamriverspirit@gmail.com HOST AN Event for BC Annual Arts and Culture Week! April 22-28, arts councils & schools across BC are hosting inspiring arts events. www.bcartsweek.org

April 26, 1931 – March 9, 2012 A Memorial Service for the late Mrs. Elsie Nylander will be held on Saturday, April 7th at 1:00PM from Elk Falls Cremation and Reception Centre, Elk Falls Cemetery, Highway #28 at General Hill, Campbell River.

Our Dad passed away peacefully at the Campbell River Hospital with family by his side. Sydney was the youngest of eight boys born on a farm in Borden, Saskatchewan to Ivan and Eva (Gavrilik) Demidoff. Dad lived in Deep Bay and was a rowboat fisherman and a fish buyer for BC Packers in the 1930s. He served overseas in World War II as a gunner with the Royal Canadian Artillery. While stationed for training in Wales he met the love of his life Doreen (Roberts). They married at the end of the war in 1945 and moved to Canada. After living in several places on the island and the lower mainland they settled in Campbell River in 1955. Dad worked on the booms in Campbell River before getting a job as an oiler at the Pulp Mill. Dad loved to tell stories, especially about his ancestors in Russia, and of his early days growing up in Mayerthorpe, AB and Trail, BC. He wrote in his memoirs that he was the family joker, and that was certainly true. The grandchildren were his best audience! His garden was a source of endless pleasure, and he was always willing to share his knowledge with others. On any given day you could find him puttering around outside while he treated the neighbours to his beloved music. Sydney is survived by his loving wife Doreen, son John, daughters Pat (Larry) Harwood and Sandra, Grandchildren Lisa, Jacqueline, Jennifer (Charles), Eugene (Chrissy), Jolene (Rob) and Great Grandchildren Byron, Natalie, Kaiden and Charles. We would like to thank all the neighbours who watched out for Dad on his daily walks with faithful companion Harley. Thanks also to Dr. Walker, the staff at the hospital, the Home Support Workers, and the staff at Yaculta Lodge, where Dad enjoyed his weeks of respite visiting with Doreen. No service by request.

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Crematorium

Island Funeral Services 250-287-3366

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DEATHS

Diane Marie Leger Sept 02, 1948 March 27, 2012 It is with Heavy Hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandma, Auntie and Friend. Diane was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away in Campbell River. Diane fought a tough and courageous battle with cancer, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A Special Thanks to Dr. Walker, Dr. Blood, Dr. Deward and Staff, Home Care Nursing and the Campbell River Home Support. A Memorial Service will be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 34 Alder St Campbell River, BC on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 at 11:00 am. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.suttonsfuneralhome.com

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DEATHS

DAVIDSON, (Irma) Shannon May 13, 1944March 25, 2012

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DEATHS

CLAUSEN, Andreas Frederik November 15, 1929March 23, 2012 Andy passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He will always be missed by his loving wife of 48 years Julie, son Ken (Karen) and daughter Cathy (Dominik). He is also survived by sisters and brothers and many nieces and nephews in his native Denmark. Andy was a resident of Campbell River for 45 years, working at Elk Falls Mill for 27 years until his retirement. He was well known for his sense of humour and love of the outdoors. He especially enjoyed hiking and watching wildlife, with this leading to his hobby of building beautifully handcrafted bird feeders which he gave to friends, or placed in his well tended garden. There will be no service at Andy's request.

Mom passed away peacefully in Victoria at the Royal Jubillee Hopsital in the loving arms of her husband and her family by her side. Shannon was predeceased by her parents Harry and Shirley Willis and sisters Heather Willis and Gloria Rennison. Shannon is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Philip, son Robert (Leslie) Davidson, daughter Deena (Ronald) Bowerman; grandchildren Eleisha-Lunne (David) Mack, Ashley (Brodie) Patten, Joshua (Ally) Patten; great grandchildren Kiane, Kolby, Owen and Jakob. Shannon was born in Vancouver on May 13, 1944 and grew up all over BC and Alberta as her dad worked on the railroads and in logging. Shannon and Phil met and married in Campbell River and moved to Port Neville, BC where they started their family. Shannon was very active in many organizations including Sons of Norway, Discovery Nordics, Girl Guides in the earlier years and volunteered where ever she could in the community. Shannon loved to league bowl, garden, was a fabulous knitter and loved to cook for her family. Shannon and Phil loved to travel around the world. They started to go to Yuma, Arizona in 1997, and loved it so much they bought a place down there and spent every winter soaking up the sun. Shannon will be missed by all that knew her. Celebration of Life will be held on April 21, 2012 at Eagles Hall in Campbell River at 1:00pm. In lieu of ﬂowers donations to the Heart and Stroke would be appreciated.

ROUTH Gordon (Gordo) Wednesday Nov 6, 1955March 28, 2012 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Father. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Survived by sons Jordon Routh, Jevon Routh (Stephanie Forcier), Father Donald Routh, Mother Ealanor Smith, Sister Yvone Routh, Brother Michael Routh, Mother of his children Glenda Kirkland, Gords best companion Scamp and close friends {you know who you are}. Gordo's life was spent ﬁshing, "driving truck", sailing, but most of all spending every minute he could with his proudest accomplishment; his boys. We will think of you often and when we do a smile will come upon our faces. WE LOVE YOU DAD! In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made in Gordon's honour to the BC Cancer Society. Sail On, Sail On by Thomas Moore Sail on, sail on, thou fearless bark-Where'er blows the welcome wind, It cannot lead to scenes more dark, More sad than those we leave behind. Each wave that passes seems to say, "Though death beneath our smile may be, Less cold we are, less false than they, Whose smiling wreck'd thy hopes and thee." Sail on, sail on -- through endless space -Through calm -- through tempest -- stop no moreL The stormiest sea's a resting-place To him who leaves such hearts on shore. Or -- if some desert land we meet, Where never yet false-hearted men Profaned a world, that else were sweet -Then rest thee, bark, but not till then. A Celebration of Dad's life will be held in the next few weeks, please check back in next weeks paper for location and time.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED:

Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783. APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certiﬁcate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

ECE needed for our Child Care program: Les Rayons de Soleil. No obligation to speak French. ECE Certiﬁcate or currently completing. Wages: $14 -16.15/Hr. Apply via email: rayons@hotmail.ca or drop off at AFCR- 13th, Avenue, Campbell River.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Required by The John Howard Society of North Island. This is a permanent 25 hour/week position. Please refer to www.jhsni.bc.ca and see employment opportunities for details.

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WEEKEND COURSE FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E.

Sat. April 14 8am-noon

RESIDENT MANAGER (in Nanaimo). 51 unit bldg. + Shopping centre, 1.5 positions for pair. Duties include renting, cleaning & small maintenance. Competitive wages & 2 bdrm Apt. Please Fax resume to: 250-920-5437 or email: resume@groupedenux.com

CENTRAL & NORTHERN

Aboriginal Learning Cenre Beside the Thunderbird Hall Two pieces of ID required. For info contact: LEMARE LAKE Logging is seeking experienced Hooktenders for camp. Fulltime with union rates and beneﬁts. Fax resume to 250-9564888 or email ofﬁce@lemare.ca.

Granlund Firearms 250-286-9996

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

Tyee Marine 250-287-2641

FARM WORKERS

Salmon Point Resort

ADVENTURE + Agriculture = Agriventure! Live & work on European, United Kingdom, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese agricultural/horticultural operations. Depart in spring, summer or fall for 4-12 months or more. 1-888-5984415. www.agriventure.com HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

LICENCED STYLIST wanted at Hair Squared Salon in C.R. F/T, P/T, paid holidays, set schedule. No clientele req’d. (250)850-0700 for interview.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Land Act: NoƟce of IntenƟon to Apply for a DisposiƟon of Crown Land Take noƟce that the Kwiakah First NaƟon of Campbell River, BC, intends to make applicaƟon to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource OperaƟons (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a for a InvesƟgaƟve Permit – Commercial situated on Provincial Crown land located at Quinsam Road, Sayward District. The Lands File Number that has been established for this applicaƟon is File #1413765. WriƩen comments concerning this applicaƟon should be directed to the Senior Project Manager, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource OperaƟons at 510, 175 Second Ave, Kamloops BC, V2C 5W1, or emailed to: drew.frymire@gov. bc.ca Comments will be received by MFLNRO unƟl May 3, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received aŌer this date. Please visit our website: hƩp://arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicaƟonPosƟng/index.jsp for more informaƟon. Be advised that any response to this adverƟsement will be considered part of the public record. For informaƟon, contact the Freedom of InformaƟon Advisor.

VIC INVESTMENTS INC 4-1 48 Maquinna Ave, Zeballos, BC, V0P 2A0 we are looking to hire 2 Head Cooks, Permanent, F/T, $13.70/hr. High school, certiﬁcate or diploma as a cook or 2 to 3 yrs experience in International, Mexican, Italian. Duties: cook complete meals or individual dishes, prepare & cook special meals. Schedule & supervise kitchen. Apply to: waytowayne@hotmail.com

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C.O.R.E. continues April 16, 17, 18 6:00pm-10:00pm

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

DO you like working with ﬂowers? Come join our team and help us with merchandising at Canadian owned stores in the North Island area. The position is seasonal and part-time. We’ll pay $14/hr for a qualiﬁed person. For more information please contact Rick at: rick@devrygreenhouses.com

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

LOOKING FOR mature caregiver for a 40yr old male quadriplegic. Exp is not necessary as we will train the right personality. Lots of housekeeping and cleaning responsibility also. Must be strong enough for manual transfers. Please reply to: kripp73@hotmail.com

SALMON HATCHERY Technician. Quatse River Hatchery, Port Hardy. Full time position, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology diploma or equivalent facility experience. Assets include Swift water rescue, First aid, species identiﬁcation, valid drivers license, public tours and good physical health. Reply to: Ken Fuller NVISEA Manager P: 250-949-9022 nvisea@island.net F: 250-949-5195 Job closes Apr. 16/12

250-830-0295

HELP WANTED

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Interested applicants are invited to send their resume with references to Lori McKeown, Program Manager lori@jhsni.bc.ca or fax (250) 286-6080 or mail to The John Howard Society of North Island 201-140A 10th Avenue, Campbell River, BC, V9W 4E3 Deadline: 4:30pm on April 5, 2012.

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HELP WANTED

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

CITY OF Yellowknife. Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor. Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualiﬁcations. Submit resumes by April 13, 2012, quoting competition 602-106U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 6693471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca

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OFA LEVEL 3 ATTENDANT Req’d for holiday relief. Please email resume with drivers abstract to Rescue One: raychickite@hotmail.com

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VANCOUVER ISLAND The United Way Central & Northern Vancouver Island (UNCNVI) located in Nanaimo has been helping people in our communities since 1958. We support the social needs of our communities by investing in programs and services that help people improve their lives and contribute to a strong and caring community. Reporting to the Board of Directors the new Executive Director will provide operational leadership to all aspects of UWCNVI. The Executive Director will be responsible for the development, resourcing and on-going management of UWCNVI services. Ensuring operational excellence in service delivery and building meaningful relationships with partners and stakeholders will be key measurable responsibilities for the new Executive Director. As the ideal candidate, you possess a track record of progressive leadership within a complex, multifaceted organization. You bring visionary thinking, strong management, marketing, fundraising and financial skills, with experience in engaging multiple stakeholders, donors and partners. The ability to represent the organization and its mission to external stakeholders including the media and acting as the “face” of the organization will be high profile in the role. To be considered in this role, send your resume by April 6, in the strictest confidence, to searchcommitee@uwcnvi.ca

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Campbell River Construction Company requires experienced

Labourers & Carpenters Call 250-202-3149 CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work;

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Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103. DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Structural Steel/Precast Erectors in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Erectors must be capable of erecting, installing of temporary braces, splice plates and welding required for the erection of precast panels. Must have the ability to read shop drawing and provide basic layout of precast. Must have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material. Provide proper crane signals to ﬂy material in place. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Structural Steel Rate $36.27 This work will start 6/15/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12. Please respond via email by placing Structural Steel Erector in the subject line to: patton@bakerconcrete.com DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Cement Mason/Finishers in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Finishers must possess competency in finishing high tolerance floors. Knowledge & experience in using all finishing hand tools, walk behind, and riding trowels. Must have experience in floor hardeners, shake and the ability to establish grade. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Cement Mason $31.82 This work will start 6/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12. Please respond via email by placing Cement Mason/Finisher in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

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LETTERS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

Mayor damaging city’s reputation Filed for publication with the Mirror Mayor Walter Jakeway, Having served as an Alderman for the District of Campbell River for over six years, the first three under Mayor Ken Forde, I have watched with interest and dismay as you have done more to damage the image of our community and of the Office of Mayor than I could ever have imagined possible. Having been in office for nearly four months, you still don’t appear to have any notion as to what your role as mayor involves. I attended one meeting where, wh e n d e l e g a t i o n s came to speak to council they all seemed to understand that they should, by tradition, protocol, good manners, whatever, direct their remarks to the chair – that would be you Mr. Mayor. And, you couldn’t even be bothered to look at the presenters – a total lack of good manners on your part. I watched a bit of a couple of the council meetings on TV and found I just couldn’t bear watching your blundering and rudeness and apparent lack of really understanding how you should behave and exactly what you were supposed to be doing as mayor. Having heard your totally inappropriate remarks on Thursday morning on the CBC, and then watched the appalling performance you put on at the last budget meeting on the 27th, I really felt I could no longer refrain from telling you how much I

feel you are damaging the reputation of our city. You really don’ t seem to understand the role you have, as Mayor, of developing good working relationships with both senior levels of government, or with their agencies. Your public statements re garding VIHA, including derogatory remarks about the CEO, will not do us any favours in our dealings with VIHA regarding future hospital construction. It’s the “Golden Rule” Mayor Jakeway. The senior levels have the gold and they make the rules and you’re not playing nice. And, then March 30 I find headlines in both newspapers announcing that you and Coun. Kerr are urging a citizen tax revolt against yo u r o w n C o u n cil. Rule #1, Democracy 101: every member of a council or a board of directors, no matter whether they personally supported a motion or not, is expected and should, once the vote is taken, support the intent of that motion. A person doesn’t have to like it but they are expected to support and abide by the wishes of the collective. For you and Coun. Kerr taking the position that the budget “can’t end here” makes it obvious that you either didn’t hear or didn’t understand what Mr. Laidlaw stated when the motion on the budget passed. Unless you can convince at least one other member of council to vote against the first and second readings of

the bylaw then indeed the matter of budget creation for this fiscal year is complete. And, Oh! By the way! Ever hear of the Community Charter? Section 116 of the Community Charter, which is the provincial legislation under which the city operates, states that the mayor has several responsibilities including: “(g) to reflect the will of council and to carry out other duties on behalf of the council.” We live in what many of us believe is the best community in the country. We have spent many years enjoying substantial tax revenues available from several major industrial properties. Things have changed and we have to change some of our expectations regarding the level of taxation required to support the maintenance of service levels. Our property taxes p rov i d e e a ch a n d every one of us with more direct services on a day-by-day basis than we receive from the amounts we pay in income tax, HST, liquor tax, tobacco tax, gasoline tax, etc. etc. When you take into consideration that the 7.1 per cent annual effective increase of $136 on the “average home” amounts to less than 38 cents a day it is beyond understanding why this would be a cause for revolt. Please begin to assume the responsibilities you accepted when you ran for and won the job as Mayor of the City of Campbell River. Joan Stephens

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Disappointed in mayor’s actions I am disappointed in the actions of our mayor; he is not only airing out our laundry to the world and helping the business and people to decide not to move to this great city of Campbell River. This is just a reaction of someone in this democratic society who got out voted and did not like the outcome. He made promises to the people that even the most uninformed people knew were

impossible dreams. He started this campaign slamming the old councillors and did it all the way through right till the end when he was standing in the council room and when he saw that he had won and the four incumbents got elected too, and said out loud “those are the people I did not want to work with.” These are not words from a smart man I would say. Yes, I agree, in some

ways, running the city like a business, but it’s not the same because the people in this city have a say, not like running a business and whatever you say or do the people below you just have to eat it and keep smiling. If the mayor wants to be a dictator, he is in the wrong country. He needs to realize that the people that he is slamming are there because the people of Campbell River voted

them there and have faith in them to do the best for the city. I as a taxpayer here will suck this increase up and hope that the mayor and council will start working together and find ways to lower my taxes for the future. The mayor’s way is not a positive solution and he needs to rethink his ways and work for tax cuts for the future and be a team player. Tim Samuels

There’s a price to pay for our level of services We m ove d f r o m Edmonton last year to Vancouver Island as we wanted a better lifestyle. I have to admit that the first time we drove t h ro u g h C a m p b e l l River we did not think very highly of the city. At that point we decided that we would live in Courtenay and commute to work in Campbell River. We ended up renting a place in Campbell River while our home in Edmonton was for sale. Those two months we rented was really the best thing that could have happened as it gave us a chance to discover Campbell River. We fell in love with the city and decided to live here rather than Courtenay. It was not only because of the beautiful scenery, but how much we love the city itself. It has wonderful parks, amenities, shopping, activities, and great people. This is why we decided to invest in this city when we had many other

choices. The people I have spoken to “down at the coffee shop,” all realize that there is a price

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Paying for council’s incompetence The homeowners of Campbell River cannot continue to pay for city council‚Äôs past incompetence. A 13.6 tax hike is inexcusable when you consider that many homeowners are

retirees on small pensions, while other homeowners are trying to raise children in a poor economy. Walter Jakeway understands that this tax steal is unfair to us. Windsor, Ontario is suffering with unem-

ployment and factory closings yet their mayor and council have not raised property taxes for four years. They cut unnecessary expenditures; city council can do the same. Peter Klobucar

Campbell River

Backing the mayor Please do not raise my taxes to the point I will have to lose my home to pay them. You can find places to take away from rather

than the citizens of Campbell River. We all enjoy services, not to the extent we have to rob Peter to pay Paul. I will be backing our Mayor in this. Thank you. Elly Hastings Campbell River

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Not a democracy I wish the Mayor put as much effort into understanding his job as he has to undermining the democratic process. He made a zero tax increase promise that has no foundation in reality. His ideas all sound like a S.W.A.G. to me. Facts do not seem to be the priority... And his suggestions to get rid of projects that will cost nothing for the taxpayer because they could be funded by Clark or Harper...that is how his short-sightedness will be a loss for Campbell River and the money will go elsewhere! If major stuff like this is getting by him, I wonder if he can possibly grasp the basic nuts and bolts of city finance and reliably pass judgment. This guy needs to do his homework. Schoolyard bully tactics are not a mature and responsible reaction to having a bruised ego. The man who told the community he could work with anyone, seems to be unable to grasp the concept and appreciate the role of the elected majority. Guess I did not wake up in a democracy this morning... Screaming and yelling are for temper t a n t r u m s, n o t fo r leaders who are truly interested in bringing people together to find solutions to common concerns. I appreciate watching council meetings on the Internet. Although not perfect, I get a much better appreciation of how council does and does not work. John Davidson

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March 17. That’s a date one Campbell River family won’t soon forget. It’s the day their young son was in a terrible accident and their lives were forever changed. Ronnie Dunsmore and Cami Gareau were camping with their two-and-a-half year-old son, Riley Dunsmore, at Upper Campbell Lake on Sat., March 17 when the unthinkable happened. Gareau was preparing dinner around the campfire when Riley tripped over a stick lying by the fire. Jessica Taylor, a friend of the family, said Riley’s arm landed in the fire and the flames quickly spread through his body. “His jacket then ignited and went up in flames,” Taylor said. “Cami’s quick response was to grab Riley and continue with the ‘drop and roll’ to put her burning son out.” Gareau drove Riley to Campbell River Hospital and the pair were quickly flown to BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. “Little Riley suffered severe burns to his face, neck, eyes, ears, mouth, cheeks, hands and ar ms,” Taylor said. “On March 22, Riley received his first of several burn baths. The family returned

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home on Tues., March 27 but have to go back to Children’s hospital. His recovery is just in the process of starting.” Now the family needs the help and support of the community. Riley has a long road of treatments and recovery ahead of him. One such treatment is hyperbaric oxygenation therapy which can be done in Victoria. Taylor says the treatment improves the body’s natural healing process by the inhalation of 100 per cent oxygen in a pressurized chamber. The only problem is the therapy is one of the treatments Riley needs that is not covered by medical insurance. It is up to the family to pay for each treatment, Taylor says. “As a community we need to ‘Rally for Riley,’” Taylor said. “This appalling incident has put this family in need of community support, emotionally and financially. As you can imagine, this has put an enormous financial burden on the family.” A group of family friends are organizing a silent auction and dance, featuring Pat Palmer and his band Kick It, at the Quinsam Hall on April 14 at 7 p.m. in support of the family. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets cost $20 per person. Tickets must be bought

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Riley Dunsmore suffered severe burns over the top half of his body after falling into a campfire. Family friends are organizing a fundraiser to help the family with medical bills.

Store, Smart Style Salon, Bubble’s Laundry or Video Gallery at Saratoga. Friends are also looking for donations from local businesses as prizes for the silent auction table. Donations to the family can also be made at the TD bank, branch no. 9038, account no. 6391682. Cheques payable to both Tina Adams and Candie Dunsmore, the executors of the funds for Rally for Riley. In addition, the Campbell River Bottle Depot has an account, Rally for Riley, where bottle returns can be donated. There is also a Facebook page, Rally for Riley, so the community can stay up to date with fundraisers and Riley’s progress. To donate to the silent auction contact Candie Dunsmore (250) 923-2662, Tina Adams (250) 202-8462, or Tanya Shannon (250) 202-6248.

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Several thousand tons of explosives blow up the hazardous underwater mountain at Ripple Rock on April 5, 1958.

Walk down memory lane The Museum at Campbell River is offering a hike to the lookout at the end of the Ripple Rock Trail in commemoration of the 54th anniversary of the Ripple Rock explosion. On April 5, 1958, at 9:31a.m., the blast, using 1,400 tons of

explosives, was the largest man-made nonnuclear explosion in history. Ripple Rock was an underwater, twinpeaked mountain in the Seymour Narrows of Discovery Passage – a part of the marine trade route from Vancouver and coastal

points north. O n ly 2 . 7 m e t re s (9 feet) underwater at low tide, it was a marine hazard, described by the explorer George Vancouver as “one of vilest stretches of water in the world.” The Ripple Rock explosion was seen throughout Canada,

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live on CBC Television. It was one of the first live coast to coast television coverages of an event in Canada. This marine hazard was responsible for the sinking of more than 20 large vessels and at least 100 small boats. The hike, with guide Ross Keller, offers a fantastic view of the challenging waters of Seymour Narrows. The hike takes place on Thurs., April 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and is planned to arrive at the lookout for the commemorative hour of 9:31 a.m. The cost is $20 per person. Please pre-register with the Museum at (250) 2873103.

North Island MLA Claire Trevena says Friday’s opening of a new FrontCounter BC office in Campbell River is simply window dressing by a government that has gutted the BC Forest Service. Liberal MLA for the Comox Valley, Don McRae, said Friday the FrontCounter office will make it even easier for North Island residents to access government services with the official opening. But Trevena wasn’t impressed. “Access to government services is always important but I am concerned that the BC Liberal government is more concerned about window dressing than the real needs of our natural resources,” she said. “It’s the 100th anniversary of the BC Forest service but there’ve been massive cuts in that iconic Ministry; there have been huge cuts to compliance and enforcement; and there is no real commitment to our land base.” The Campbell River location is the sixth to open this year, and the eighteenth since January 2011. The expansion of the FrontCounter BC program is a key part of the Province’s integrated approach to the natural resource sector

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and will provide residents and businesses on the North Island with a local office to conduct their natural resource business. “The natural resource industry is really embracing FrontCounter BC because it’s a one-stop shop for all their permitting and authorization business needs,” said McRae, Minister of Agriculture. “This new office is about saving entrepreneurs time and helping local small businesses create jobs quicker. This is great news for Campbell River and the North Island.” The opening also supports the BC Jobs Plan by providing easier access to government services that will help to enable quicker job creation and support re gional economic development in the natural resource sectors. FrontCounter BC is a single-window service for clients of the natural resource sector. FrontCounter BC was created in 2005 with eight locations, a dedicated call centre and online applications. “FrontCounter BC embodies the vision of this ministry - it’s cl i e n t - c e n t re d a n d regionally-based,” said Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Steve Thomson. “By bringing government services into communities like Campbell River, we’re supporting economic development in B.C.” L a r r y F e d o rk i e , RFT, general manager, Capacity Forest Management Ltd. said, “In the past, forest licensees had to submit applications to several different agencies for the necessary approvals. Now that we have a FrontCounter BC office in town, staff working in one office handle all forestry-related authorizations. This ‘one-stop shop’ model has proven to be much more effective and efficient.” To learn more, go to www.bcjobsplan.ca/ or www.frontcounterbc. gov.bc.ca/ Quick Facts: ■ FrontCounter BC offers more than 130 natural resourcerelated permits and authorizations at each location. ■ FrontCounter BC provides services on behalf of 16 additional partner agencies. ■ Since Jan. 1, 2005, over 47,000 authorizations have been processed. ■ The FrontCounter BC call centre handles more than 21,400 inquiries annually.

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Erin’s a golden girl

Five racers competed in the freestyle championships for Podium of Life Ski Academy at Mount Washington on the weekend.

Academy racers take a shot at freestyle Podium of Life Ski Academy entered a team in the BC freestyle championships held this weekend at Mount Washington. Every one of the seven Podium of Life athletes that competed this weekend was a racer. And it turns out that racers are pretty good at freestyle as well. The Mount Washington Freestyle Club hosted this huge event in style. The competition was moguls, which is bumps and jumps, and slope style, which is a combination of jumps and rails. The

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event was held under excellent weather conditions, which showed off the mountain very well to over 300 visitors. There were about 160 competitors ranging in ages 5 to 19 years old. This was the first freestyle event ever for the racers who competed for Podium of Life. Of course, they were nervous and did not know what to expect. In the Super Youth category the two star racing sisters from Comox, Bryn and Emily Johnson, age six and nine years old challenged the free-

style skiers in your events. Bryn, who competed as a five-year-old, came away with the gold in moguls and the silver in slope style. Emily ear ned fifth and moguls and eighth in slope style. Sylvi Nymann of Campbell River, won of fourth place in slope style and a seventh place in moguls. Justin Watt, a nine-year-old from Cour tney, finished ninth in the moguls and eight in slope style. In the Youth division Kole Harle, earned a tenth in both moguls and slope style, while

Logan Frame finished 12th in moguls and 16th in slope style. Maja Nymann finished ninth in moguls and seventh in slopestyle. These three youth, from Campbell River, live part time on the mountain and spend their afternoons with the Podium of Life skiing. “It was a pretty brave thing for these racers to do, competing in an event that they do not trained for,” says Shane Harle.” I am proud of them to have competed in this event with courage and commitment.”

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Erin Sketchley won a gold medal at the BC freestyle championships at Mt Washington.

her age class. But when it came to sliding rails and hitting jumps, she won the judges over. Her winning routine included a big spread off the first jump, followed by a very difficult sideways slide on a rail, followed by a slide on the scary rail

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named Battleship. A combination of a jump and two rail slides impressed the judges, as most of her competitors avoided the rails. And Sketchley earned a score high enough to win her the gold medal.

the game. From April 2 – July 13, Canadian soccer coaches and parents can nominate their favourite youth soccer team by logging on to BMOsoccer.com and entering an essay, photos or video to demonstrate why their team deserves to be the Continued on B2

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Erin Sketchley is the golden girl of slopestyle. She won the gold medal this weekend at the BC championships as a member of the Mount Washington Freestyle Club. At the age of 12, Sketchley practices daily her skills on skis. And now that she stands on the gold medal podium, all that practice has paid off. In the winter she lives part-time on the mountain and parttime in Campbell River. She goes to school on the mountain at the Podium of Life Ski Academy. This weekend she competed in moguls and dual moguls and placed in the top five in

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he BC Salmon Farmers Association is stripping it down – their wardrobe that is – for their second annual Heart and Stroke Foundation fundraiser. Five Easy Pieces is the name of the challenge: with the five staff at the BCSFA taking on wearing just five pieces of clothing to work for the month of April, with the goal of raising $5,000. Last year, in the first year of this fun event, they had agreed to six pieces – but decided to up the ante for this year’s event. “It’ll be a challenge for sure – but we know the funds raised will help those with bigger challenges,” said

Mary Ellen Walling, Executive Director of BCSFA. “Our team is excited about supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation for another year.” At the same time that the challenge is getting smaller in terms of number of clothing items, it’s getting bigger in terms of participants. This year, the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association will also be taking on the Five Easy Pieces challenge to raise funds for this good cause. The month’s events are timed to coincide with the foundation’s Heart Truth events, which encourages healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of heart dis-

ease and stroke for women and men. Good choices in diet – like eating more salmon – are key to good heart health. “Supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation makes a ton of sense for us. We all have a personal connection to the cause,” said Colleen Dane Communications Manager. “Hopefully our little piece will help them protect the people we love and care about.” The BCSFA will be updating people on their progress throughout the month on their Facebook page. It will wrap up May 3 with a by-donation clothing swap – with all proceeds also going towards

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Dave Minato, BC Salmon Farmers Association community coordinator, gets hung out to dry for a good cause in the second running of Five Easy Pieces, a fundraisers for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Grand prize of $125,000 available for pitch renovation Continued from B1 BMO Team of the Week. Weekly winners, selected by a panel of BMO judges, will be announced starting on April 18th and will receive $500, track suits and a gift to local charity. Each of the winning teams will become finalists for the grand prize which

includes $125,000 towards a renovation of their soccer pitch, the largest prize ever in Canada for a single-sport facility refurbishment. They will be named BMO Team of the Week 2012 Champion and will also receive a road trip to either a Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Montreal

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Family fun sponsored by the Campbell River Downtown BIA Downtown Campbell River will be hopping this Easter Saturday, April 7th with lots of activities to keep you and your family entertained. The BIA feels Easter is the perfect time to hold an outdoor event and is proud to present its third annual Easter Festivities. With Spring just around the corner what better way to celebrate? An Easter Egg Hunt at Ostler Park with the Easter

Bunny himself, will be followed by a jam packed afternoon of music, food, dancing, crafts and more bunnies. The popular Street Piano will be making its debut. Our Spirit Square will be ďŹ lled with entertainment! Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities are just another reason to stay home this weekend and enjoy our city. Moms, dads and grandparents remember to bring your cameras!

Spring is here and with it awakens our Spirit Square The winter storm has torn away our banners and even our roof, but we will survive! Our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lunch in the Squareâ&#x20AC;? musical program begins on June 12th with great talent every Tuesday noon hour, and our

summer River Concert Series guarantees to be a lot of fun. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to support our many community groups! For new updates, please go to: www.spiritsquare.ca, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to hear your ideas!

Campbell River Downtown BIA is committed 7x14 to making a difference In addition to the Easter Event, the BIA organizes the Starlight Shopping Event including the Big Truck Parade. Events hosted by other community groups such as the Arts Council, Show nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shine, Canada Day Celebrations and the Angel Tree receive support from the BIA. As well, BIA dollars go towards entertainment for Tuesday Lunches in the Square. Do you have an idea? Just call the Downtown BIA at 250-287-8642 or email us at info@ crdowntownbia.com

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Decorating Easter eggs - au naturel Start with as many white hard boiled eggs as you want to colour (save the egg carton). The best dyes come from edibles that are strong enough to stain your hands. Beets will turn your shells bright pink; turmeric will make them sunny yellow; and purple cabbage will produce a stain that ranges from lilac (after a few minutes of steeping), to deep purple (after half an hour) to navy blue (if you let the eggs set overnight). Try mixing the colours - cabbage followed by turmeric gives you a pretty

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Yes, it is good for you colour you want, lift it out and there is lots of it in and gently pat it dry with a Downtown Campbell River. clean cloth and set it in the Chocolate as a weight egg carton you have saved. loss tool, yes, chocolate to Once the eggs are dry, nerves, as an antiyou can wipe them with 7x14calm depressant, yes. There is vegetable oil to give then increasing evidence that a little shine or leave them chocolate, the darker the matte. better, can be part of a Mix it up by wrapping healthy diet. So enjoy it! some of your eggs with With Easter upon us elastic bands before you it’s time to think seriously dye them. You can also about chocolate and draw on them with crayons. where to get the best in Make it a healthier Downtown. Shoppers Easter, skip the artiﬁcial Drug Mart, in Tyee Plaza, dyes and propylparabens. and People’s Drug Mart on Shoppers Row carry a wide

greeny-blue. For every cup of chopped fruit or vegetable, use two cups of water. For a dry spice like turmeric, use six tablespoons. Boil the ingredient in water for 20 minutes, then stir one tablespoon each of salt and vinegar into the mixture and you are ready to start dying. Coffee mugs or eight ounce mason jars are good for soaking eggs one at a time. More than one egg at a time can result in uneven colouring. Use a spoon to lower each egg into the liquid. Once the egg is the

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variety of chocolate - milk, dark and white. Pick from bunnies, chicks, lambs, lady bugs and of course, eggs. Right across from Spirit Square is Nesbitt’s Island Coffee. Your coffee of choice is served with a complimentary Valrhona dark chocolate from France. Ah.....the perfect combo - coffee and chocolate. If you are a fan of hot chocolate, treat yourself to a mug of heaven - French chocolate and whipped cream. It doesn’t get any better! Further south on Shoppers Row wander

into Something Special for Choconchoc handmade Belgian chocolates. Choose a box of individual birdnests or nine distinctive purses and shoes or nine decorative eggs. Maybe try “Guess How Much I Love You” eggs filled with mini chocolate bars and truffles! Rogers Creams, an all time favorite are always in stock. Visit Downtown. Walk the friendly streets where you’ll find interesting, independent stores and... lots of chocolate.

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Geneology seminar will help you climb into your family tree

ave Obee, Times Colonist editorial editor, will be giving a seminar that will be of interest to anyone researching their family tree. Obee is a journalist and genealogical researcher. He has written a dozen books and given more than 400 presentations at conferences and seminars in Canada and the United States. Since 2007 he has been teaching family history courses for the continuing education department of Royal Roads University in Colwood, British Columbia. Obee’s latest book, A Genealogical Guide to the Canadian Census will be coming out in April. It covers the history of the census and offers advice for effective research. This could be the most important book

on Canadian genealogy this year. In 2011, Obee’s published The Library Book: A History of Service to British Columbia. It is a comprehensive look at library service and development over the past two centuries. Obee is also the author of Destination Canada: A Genealogical Guide to Immigration Records, published in 2010. He wrote Making the News, published by the Times Colonist in Victoria, in 2008 to mark the 150th anniversary of the newspaper. It is a comprehensive history of Vancouver Island, drawn from old newspapers. Obee is also the co-author (with Sherry Irvine) of Finding Your Canadian Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide, published by Ancestry in 2007. Topics at the Camp-

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aware about, and more interested in, the research that you are doing. This talk -- by a genealogist who has been a journalist since 1972 – includes some ideas that will help you get over your writer’s block. It’s About Time – A Simple Way to Organize your Work — While the fun is in finding new information, the way you assemble your information is essential to your overall success. Organizing, sorting, and categoriz-

ing what you discover will help you to notice overlooked details and further your research. One of the best strategies is to use a timeline, or a chronology, because it will help identify gaps, and might point to sources you might have otherwise missed. Family History in Western Canada — Western Canada is the youngest part of the country; serious settlement did not begin until thousands of people arrived from San Francisco for the

Fraser River gold rush in 1858. They were followed by millions of people from just about everywhere. Today, it is possible to find plenty of information about the people of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Some national and regional sources will help, but it pays to know the differences among the four provinces. The first thing to do is to sort out the geography, because two of the provinces are barely a century

old. Seminar Details: The Campbell River Genealogy Seminar will be held at the Maritime Heritage building on Saturday, April 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m in the Thulin Room on the second level. Obee will be selling genealogy related books so come early and browse his book table. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $40 or $50 with lunch. For more information or to register, contact Helen Russell: russell1370@shaw.ca

Managing Your Money How to use your tax refund 4x10 Congratulations on your tax refund. Now that you’ve got it, what should you do with it? You could spend it or you could use it in other ways that will be more bene¿cial to your longer term ¿nancial future. Let’s look at a few good alternatives. • Use it to make your 2012 RRSP contribution right now and you’ll get the bene¿t of nearly an extra year of potential long-term tax-deferred growth and a tax deduction against next year’s taxes. • Put it in a TFSA. You are allowed to save up to $5,000 a year in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Your contributions are not tax-deductible but you will not be taxed on the investment income generated by your TFSA and you can recontribute any of your tax-free withdrawals in a future year. • Invest it. If your RRSP eligible investments and TFSA are topped up, consider adding to your nonregistered investments. It’s a sound strategy to hold stocks and equity mutual funds outside RRSP eligible investments or a TFSA

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access without penalty. You’ll have a ready source of money for a rainy day or maybe a new car without having to borrow or use your credit card. (You can also use a TFSA as a rainy day fund.) A tax refund might put a little extra money in your pocket once a year. A comprehensive taxreducing ¿nancial plan de¿nitely puts you on track to achieve your life goals. Talk to your professional advisor about how to make it work for you. 1

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Great Scott! Terry’s running from Cape Scott to Victoria The KidStart Run is underway. Ter ry Kratzmann and Shane Douglas will set off from the beach at Nissen Bight, Cape Scott Provincial Park, today and head south. A whopping 375 km later Douglas will say goodbye to Kratzmann in Cour tenay, and Kratzmann will carry on for another 225 km to Victoria – running a total of 600 km for the KidStart Mentoring Program! “If we can save one kid from falling through the cracks, 600 km is not that far,” said Kratzmann, a Camp-

bell River resident who was a KidStart mentor for more than three years. Kratzmann, who is 65 and has an artificial hip, was so inspired by his personal experience with KidStart that he decided to run the length of Vancouver Island to raise funds and awareness for the mentoring program. Douglas lives in Courtenay and has been a KidStart mentor for close to two years. “I met Terry at a Kidstart meeting late last year and his drive and tenacity inspired me to start running. I want to

raise as much awareness of the positive benefits of KidStart as possible,” he said. KidStart is offered by The John Howard Society of North Island in Campbell River and the Comox Valley. The volunteer-based program focuses on the positive development of vulnerable children and youth ages 6-18 who could benefit from having stable, committed, and caring adults in their lives. KidStart connects children and youth with carefully screened and trained adult mentors. These volun-

teers spend three or more hours with their “mentee” each week. Through role modeling and encouraging kids to participate in activities that build their confidence, men-

tors help children and youth become more resilient and successful. You can help Kratzmann and Douglas in their monumental effort for KidStart!

Sign up to run or walk a portion of the KidStart Run: 5 km into Campbell River on April 14, Courtenay on April 15, or Victoria on April 28. A KidStart Run t-shirt is included in your reg-

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“Budgeting Towards Student Success” The Board of Education for School District 72 is inviting public input into the development of its 2012/2013 annual operating budget. Input can be made by writing the Board or by presenting a brief at the April 24, 2012 public board meeting, to be held at the School Board Of¿ce (425 Pinecrest Road), beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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Should you wish to make a presentation on April 24, please contact Lee-Ann Kruse in the Secretary-Treasurer’s of¿ce at (250) 830-2302 before noon on April 17, 2012. The number of submissions to be heard at the meeting will determine the presentation time. Written submissions should be addressed to: The Board of Education, c/o the Secretary-Treasurer 425 Pinecrest Road Campbell River, B.C., V9W 3P2 The Board will be having a special public meeting to debate and approve resolutions on May 1, 2012 and plans to adopt the 2012/2013 annual operating budget on May 15, 2012 Budget information can be found on the district website at: www.sd72.bc.ca School District 72 • Campbell River, B.C.

Terry Kratzmann will be running the length of Vancouver Island to raise funds for KidStart.

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istration fee. Cheer on the runners by coming out to a KidStart Run event. On Saturday, April 14 the runners will be arriving at Campbell River’s Spirit Square at 11:30 a.m. Come down for a salmon burger bbq! On Sunday, April 15 the run will arrive at Courtenay’s Simms Park at noon. Come for snacks and to cheer on the runners! If you’re in Victoria on April 28, head to South Park Elementary School field (508 Douglas Street) at 10 a.m. for the grand finale of the KidStart Run. One of the main purposes of the run is to raise funds for KidStart. This life changing program for vulnerable kids relies on donations, grants, and Gaming funds. If you can, make a pledge to one of the runners. Your donation will help the kids who need it most in your community. JHSNI would like to thank the KidStart Run’s major sponsors: Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC, The Eagle 97.3 FM, Brooks, and Marine Harvest. To make a pledge, register for the run, or order a KidStart Run t-shirt, visit www. jhsni.bc.ca and click on the KidStart Run link. For more info, contact JHSNI at 250-286-0611 in Campbell River or 250-338-7341 in Courtenay.

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Celebrate Wildlife Week at MARS open house on Saturday Spring is in the air, with flowers blooming, bees buzzing and birdies singing. The world around us is full of renewed life, a perfect time to register to take a “Walk fo r Wi l d l i f e ” a n d observe the wildlife in the Comox Valley. MARS invites the public to join them at our annual Open House on Saturday April 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their

Wildlife Centre in Merville. There will be an egg hunt for the kids with prizes and a chance to win a special gift basket. Volunteers will be on hand with tours of the wildlife facility that is only open to the public on this special day each year. Their permits do not allow public viewing of patients, and most of the cages are off limits.

S h a ke s p e a r e t h e barred owl and Horus the red-tail hawk will be on hand for visitors to see up close. Otus – the newest member of the MARS ambassadors can be seen this year as well. A special guest “Harrison” will be on hand to greet our guests. Be sure to get your pledge sheets to help raise funds

for MARS “Walk for Wildlife” planned for April 22 at the Airpark in Courtenay. The Theme for National Wildlife Week is “Walk for Wildlife” so this is very fitting. This is a chance to lear n about MARS other activities within the surrounding communities or Campbell River, Courtenay and

Comox Valley. Discover how MARS helps with conservation efforts and wildlife studies, our educational programs, internship program and more. On hand will be Comox Valley Conservation Strategy, Tsolum River Restoration and Greenways Land Trust with displays of their efforts in the commu-

nity. Ian Moul with the WiTS prog ram will be able to answer questions about Nest Trees. Wendy Kotilla’s Youth in Ecological Restoration Program participants will be on hand to help out at our event. On sale are Raffle tickets with the draw at 3 p.m. for HOT Chocolate’s Flying Eagles,

MARS Photo Contest prints from Eagle Fest in Campbell River, and Brian Scott’s prints of “Mtn Avery from Helicopter.” Talk with MARS staff and volunteers to find out more about wildlife issues, how you can become involved, and have a look at what’s happening at the MARS Wildlife Centre.

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CITIZENS ON 2X5PATROL GARBAGE “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

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This mess was less than 6kms from the dump. Instead of being responsible and caring for their environment, someone felt leaving a propane tank, pool lining, oil canisters and other items was a better option. What kind of person feels this is acceptable? Please take your garbage to the CR Landﬁll, or check out Campbellriverrecycles.ca for appropriate places to take good used stuff.

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