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fter Jose Villalon graduated from Florida International University with a degree in biological sciences, and followed it with a masters degree in fisheries biology from the University of Washington, he went off into the wide world to farm shrimp. Twenty-seven years later, after his time farming shrimp in the Caribbean, Ecuador and Mexico, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) hired Villalon to move to Washington, D.C. and lead their aquaculture program. “What I did for WWF for six years was manage a global initiative called the Aquaculture Dialogues,” Villalon told the Mirror while he was in town as the keynote speaker at the 30th annual BC Salmon Farmers Association Annual General Meeting, which took place Sept. 24 and 25 at the Campbell

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consumers will eventually begin to recognize that aquaculture is the best option for a sustainable food future. One of the unique things about the ASC standards is that they’re measurable, Villalon said. Disease transfer, sustainable feeding, number of escapes and First Nations impacts are some of the main factors that a farm has to work on achieving in order to meet the standards that have now been set, and they need to have measurable results in these areas. Loblaws was the first retailer in North America to make the commitment to source all their farmed seafood from ASC certified producers, Villalon said, and he is hoping the rest of the food service and distribution world will get on board as well, to recognize that aquaculture standards must be kept high to encourage the growth of the industry, because the industry will need to grow in order to secure food production for the growing global population.

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River Maritime Heritage Centre. “Those dialogues were a very ambitious initiative to create environmental and social standards for 12 different species of aquaculture commodities,” from salmon to tilapia, shrimp to oysters and muscles, he said. So he knows his seafood production, and how to do it properly. When the standards were completed, Villalon said, they developed an independent body called the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) to oversee the implementation of these standards throughout the industry. “I’m here to make a call to industry to demonstrate what they have achieved in the last two decades,” Villalon said. The aquaculture industry has been under much scrutiny from society in the past – scrutiny that is obviously justified, considering it’s a food source – and Villalon said the industry has responded well to that scrutiny. Now that there is a “gold standard” set for producers to meet, the sky is the limit for what it can accomplish and they need to show off that they can do this, according to Villalon. And they’d better get started. “If the world population is expected to grow from seven billion to 9.3 billion by 2050, as estimated by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organizations, a department of the United Nations), and there’s going to be an increase of three billion in the middle class, it points to the need for food to double in production and output to meet that surging demand in 36 years. “Double,” he emphasized. “Now, how are we going to do that on this planet without destroying it? If we do it right, aquaculture is a viable tool in the tool chest to address food security issues.” From an environmental perspective, according to Villalon, aquaculture already has “a lot of good characteristics” when comparing the levels of protein production of seafood to other options, like beef, pork or poultry. For example, according to Villalon, farmed salmon need 1.15 kg of feed to

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produce one kilogram of salmon. “Beef is 10 to one,” he said, “so if you’re talking about efficient use of resources, fish are a much smarter choice from an environmental footprint perspective.” The ASC is a very tough, rigorous standard, according to Villalon, so the BC Salmon Farmers committing to comply with that standard by 2020, as they have declared, is a very ambitious goal, and shows their dedication to the cause. There’s a unique opportunity here for the aquaculture industry to unify behind

a standard and celebrate that achievement, Villalon said. “It’s not that there aren’t issues that need to be addressed,” he said, “but we’re in the ‘continual improvement’ phase of developing the industry, and it’s come a long way. We need to continue that, and commit to that.” By teaming up with the food sector, showing their success in regards to addressing standardizing practices and outcomes, and educating the public in terms of environmental impact versus value of the product, Villalon thinks that

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of representatives on the project that will be able to answer, very specifically, The North Island Hosany of the questions that pitals Project (NIHP) is anyone might have about making headway, and the the project,” Sparrow said. project team is excited These representatives to tell the community all include people responabout it, get input, and sible for all aspects of the continue to push forward. project, from construcThat was the reasoning tion, engineering and behind the first Campbell design, to clinical, comMike Davies/The Mirror River Community Informunity engagement and The public was invited to the NIHP Community Information Meeting governance. mation Meeting since on Sept. 18 at the Coast Discovery Inn to view preliminary floor plans. the shovels went in the The meeting opened ground at both project with a slideshow by Sparsites in July. project,” said Chief Proj- just a few. That’s not the information out there in row, explaining the hisThe meeting was held ect Officer Tom Sparrow. point, though.” the public. tory of the project and Thursday, Sept. 18 at the “Sometimes we get a ton The point of the meet“What we’re trying to its progress thus far, the Coast Discovery Inn, and of people, and sometimes ings, he said, is to get the do is provide a full flavour introduction of the companies who won the bid on the project (Tandem Now more than ever, Health Partners), the equity providers, and you need someone who’s some oversight structure been there before. flowcharts outlining the roles and responsibili• Traditional Services ties of each partner and • Cremation Services stakeholder involved in • Prearrangement Planning the project. Sparrow also ALL ITEMS UP TO 60% OFF showed a video presentaProudly providing the North Island tion of different aspects Saturday, Sept. 27th Communities with dedicated and of the facility which from 8am-2pm caring service since 1913. 906 Timberline Drive included a 360-degree Big selection of pre-loved view of the exterior and baby, children’s, and 3D concept models of household items for sale! various areas of the interior, reception areas, the Maternity, Nursing registration desk, lobbies and Children’s Apparel www.suttonsfuneralhome.com and waiting rooms as ® ™ Follow Oh Baby on Facebook at Oh Baby Jennifer Lorenzetto † † Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and SCI Canada ULC o/a Dignity well as individual room ® Visit the Oh Baby online store www.ohbaby.name Memorial Providers. † Registered Trademark of CARP, used under license. layouts. Sparrow also touched on the workforce being used for the project, saying, “There really is an intent to use as many local organizations and companies as they possibly can. There really isn’t any other way to do this. You just can’t afford to bring in companies from elsewhere,” but added MIKE DAVIES

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despite a huge amount of updated material to be presented, concept images and progress reports to be distributed, and those involved in the design, engineering and construction of the project in the same place at the same time, attendance was dismal. But the meeting went on. “We feel that it’s really important to be very open an honest about all of the design, the development, the drawings, the clinical consultation process, and everything else about the

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This introduction and background from Sparrow was followed by a floor plan presentation by Norma Jones, Clinical Project Director of the venture, during which she explained, floor by floor, where each department will be located in relation to every other, highlighting the links and relationships between them. The locations of each department are being placed to make not only patients’ experience less confusing and facilitate ease of use, but also make those who work there able to more easily and quickly access the areas of the facility related to their work. “What we’ve asked for in the design of this building,” Jones said, “is that various departments need to be closely linked with other departments. Tandem has done an excellent job at giving us Continued on pg. 5

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what we’ve asked for in this regard, these special relationships, for example between emergency and medical imaging (X-Ray, CT Scans, MRI, Ultrasound). That direct connection is very important, and all of the connections we’ve asked for have really been recognized in this design.” Floor 0 (basement) is where the majority of the support services will be located. These include the pharmacy, food preparation, staff areas (including gym and shower facility), as well as the administrative offices. Floor 1, the main floor of the hospital, will house the Emergency department, Medical Imaging, Ambulatory Care (outpatient services), Chemotherapy and Cancer Treatment department (including a courtyard), and the central registration area. This central registration area will fundamentally change patient experience at the facility, according to Jones. “As you know if you’ve ever had to come in for a test, you’ve come in and you’ve gone to one area to have your lab work done, and you’ve gone to another area to have your medical imaging done, and so on, and at each place you go, you’ve had to register. What we’ve done is try to be more patient focused,” she said. Patients will now register for all the tests and procedures they’ll be having done at the hospital at the central registration desk, and won’t have to worry about stopping in at a desk every department thereafter. The second floor will house the intensive care and telemetry units, for those patients who need more monitoring and/ or invasive procedures, as well as the maternity ward. All patient rooms

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on this floor are singleoccupant, private rooms with their own washrooms. “It’s absolutely a wonderful place to care for patients,” Jones said, “both as a nurse and for patients themselves. There’s additional privacy for patients as well as room for families to come and stay with them.” Single patient rooms and in-room washrooms also have the additional benefit of reducing infection and bacteria transfer.The second floor also houses the operating rooms (now four, up from the current three), post-surgery recovery, day-procedure facility, as well as the lab. The increased operating capacity, as well as the increased size and functionality of the outpatient procedure area, will also, according to Jones, reduce operating wait times and relieve the pressure on surgical staff in the new facility. The third (and top) floor are the inpatient units. The majority of these rooms are individual patient, private rooms with their own bathrooms. A portion of the rooms on the third floor are single-patient to accommodate those who do better in semi-private (two patient) rooms with the added social interaction. The timeline and other things The meeting proceeded

with more detail about the current state of the project in regards to the timeline that has been set for it, and some new initiatives being integrated, such as the formation of the new Public/Patient Advisory Committee being organized by Jennifer Singer, Senior Project Coordinator of the Comox Valley site. It’s going to be an ongoing intake process, according to Singer, but they have begun the process of taking applications from people in the hopes that they can begin meetings by the end of October. Expression of Interest forms are available on the NIHP website, as well, for those who would like to be involved. Those interested can also call 250331-8625 (ext. 68625) or email Jennifer.Singer@ viha.ca for more information. The current status of the project was then explained by Senior Project Manager for Graham Construction on the Campbell River site, Brian Pitkin. He outlined the target dates and milestones to be reached at various stages of the build. For example, concrete pouring has begun, and the first of two tower cranes were to be erected yesterday, at which time walls will begin to be formed. The construction on the parkade, Pitkin said, won’t begin until next summer, and there

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The fight for quality in our schools

The kids have finished their first week back in back in school. Getting them there, along with their teachers, wasn’t easy. But the BC Teachers’ Federation and We say: This the government deserve some credit for year’s grads have finally getting down to brass tacks after too many false starts in the past several never known months. anything but strife The agreement will not resolve the court cases over the 2002 contract stripping by the BC Liberal government, which was the underlying issue that kept the two sides far apart.

That matter will go to the B.C. Court of Appeal next month, after two B.C. Supreme Court judgments that went against the provincial government. Hopefully, that matter will be settled sooner rather than later. But the glacial pace of court proceedings and the likelihood that the Court of Appeal decision will be appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada, means a final resolution on class size and composition in B.C. schools is likely still years away. From the beginning, this strike was all about the students, and the quality of their education in our public school system, according to both the teachers and government.

If that’s truly the case, robbing students of education through strikes and lockouts is something neither the province nor the BCTF should be proud of. In the long term, we need a solution to terminate the seemingly endless labour disputes between the province and the BCTF. Students looking forward to graduating this year, after 12 years in the system, have never known an educational environment free from labour strife. Given how this dispute unfolded, most parents will now look to teachers and the provincial government to live up to prove the integrity of their fight for the quality of their children’s education. – Black Press

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Today fuel was 54 cents a gallon cheaper in Courtenay than in Campbell River. Propane cylinder refills are also cheaper in Courtenay, a 20# tank in Campbell River costs $22 avg. per and $12 in Courtenay. A 30# tank in Campbell River costs $30 per and only $18 per in Courtneay. Are Campbell Riververites being ripped off, you betcha. Ray Fortier Campbell River 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 reser ve the right to edit for length and liability. E-mail them to editor@ campbellrivermirror.com

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In attending the School District 72 (SD72) Board of Education meeting a few weeks ago and watching them set up extra chairs for those expected to attend, and speaking with board Chair Michele Babchuk after the meeting about the sudden increased attendance, it occurred to me that we, as a society (and I’m only speaking in generalities here), don’t engage very well with the issues we feel are important until something goes wrong or we’re being inconvenienced directly, and immediately, by something. Some would say it’s completely understandable that public attendance at that particular meeting was way up, as we were concerned with the state of public education, and the BCTF job action and

government funding issues were currently complicating our lives. But do we not care about education as a cause when things are running smoothly? Of course we do, we just, in general, don’t engage with things unless there’s a significant issue we’re currently upset about. Some of us care deeply about our forestlands and keeping them out of the hands of developers, nurturing their wild beauty and encouraging responsible use of them, for example. Does that sound like you? Yes? Okay, well, when’s the last time you attended a meeting of the Beaver Lodge Trust Committee or the Greenways Land Trust when nobody was encroaching on anything? For that matter, we all care about being healthy (some of us

more than others, as those who know my diet would attest), or at least having a healthy community in general. But I bet if I asked Island Health when was the last time they had to add chairs at the last minute to the public seating area because a ton of people showed up to an open meeting, had to move their meetings to a bigger facility because of increased public engagement, or took a phone call from someone not employed as a journalist trying to clarify something in a public report, they’d probably laugh at me. I mean, I went to the public information meeting Island Health put on last week to tell the community about exactly how they’re spending the $6 billion or so that they’re putting into two

new hospitals for the region, reveal the floor plans of those facilities and answer any construction, social impact, service or timeline questions that people may have, and there were maybe a dozen people there (if that) who don’t actually work on the project. Look, the long and short of it is that people need to engage with the things they care about before they fall apart, not just sit on their decks or in their living rooms and complain amongst their friends that things aren’t the way they want them to be, and then go to things to complain when things have come completely off the rails. Some of you do engage on a proactive level, rather than on a retroactive one, and I commend you for it. Know that I’m trying to do the same.

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Top left: the Tour de Rock team (including their new mascot, Ryder) was welcomed by a raucous crowd and atouching celebration at the Campbell River Commons on Tuesday evening. At left through to bottom right, Campbell River Storm Captain Jordan Rauser leads by example by being one of the first to lose his locks for the cause.

Tour: Young girl’s experience exemplifies ‘why we ride’ Continued from Pg. 1

That said, we all made it to Campbell River with smiles on our faces! First stop: Tyee Chevrolet, where we received a warm welcome from the owner and the staff, who provided us with a generous cheque and some refreshments. We had lunch in Campbell River at the awesome Dick’s Fish and Chips. Dick met us all at the entrance to the restaurant and welcomed us with open arms! More delicious fuel, I wanted to try the deepfried Mars bar. I was too full though. I’m noticing, that is becoming a regular occurrence on Tour; there’s so much hospitality from people in every community

who want to make sure we’re well-fed and ready to cycle. Trust me, we are! Dick, I will return to try that deep-friend Mars bar. Ecole des Deux Mondes was the next stop. It’s so sweet to see all of the children; they were all outside waiting and cheering for us! It was awesome. They even made flowers for us. A quick re-fuel stop at Booster Juice was just what was needed to keep the team going. Thanks so much to the owners! A special visit to Campbell River Common Shopping Centre truly showed us the heart of Campbell River! Wow! A lot of money was raised by different organizations

in this great community. We also met a very special young lady and her family. This girl, who is only five years old, was diagnosed with leukemia a year ago. Her treatment for this disease is three years long. She is almost halfway through her treatments!. Her mother, father and sister are all fighting this disease together with her. The family told us a heartwarming story of how they were able to attend Camp Goodtimes this summer together, and how this was the only time since the diagnosis that they could let their guard down and all just have fun as a family. Camp Goodtimes did everything else for them. This is why we ride.

This is why we fundraise. This story made all that we have done so far — through months of training and fundraising and these last couple days of riding — so special and completely worthwhile! Boston Pizza hosted another great fundraiser and not to forget our awesome crew, they delivered pizzas back to them at Painter’s Lodge while they prepared our equipment for the next day. Such a treat to stay at a world famous fishing resort and an amazing sponsor. Thank you everybody on Vancouver Island for all that you have done to help support this cause, and thanks for everything that is yet to come.

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Top right: Local rider Kyle Ushok, who said he’s, “not normally an emotional guy,” broke down when talking to those in attendance, revealing that he missed last year’s Tour de Rock because his grandmother was dying of cancer at the time. Above, Ray Dagenais (with the microphone) and other members of the board of the Cops for Cancer Golf Tournament held each year in Campbell River presented a cheque to the team in the amount of $46,183, an amount which easily broke their previous record of funds raised, set last year.

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The Strathcona Regional District will go ahead with purchasing an electric Zamboni for Strathcona Gardens following a road block put up by Mayor Walter Jakeway. The regional district board approved allocating an extra $32,000 to its budget to purchase the electric-powered ice cleaner at its Aug. 28 board meeting but that came with a warning from Jakeway. Jakeway, who was filling in as an alternate director for Larry Samson, told the board that during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, an electric ice cleaner failed multiple times which caused a 70-minute delay during the men’s 500-metre speedskating event at the Richmond Olympic Oval. That prompted regional district staff to investigate the incident before going ahead with the purchase. Russ Hotsenpiller, Strathcona Regional District CAO, said the ice cleaner used at the Olympics was not the same model as the one being considered by the regional district. “The ice resurfacer in question was an Olympia

electric model machine and not the Zamboni 552 electric model as recommended,” Hotsenpiller wrote in a report to the board. “The incident itself had nothing to do with the electric component of the ice resurfacer but rather a malfunction with the lever that lowers the blade to the surface.” Hotsenpiller said the regional district also approached other communities that are using the electric model. “Staff spoke to several different arena facilities around the province, including Oak Bay, Nanaimo and New Westminster, all of which are reporting positive results with their electric Zamboni ice resurfacer,” Hotsenpiller wrote. “Other

than a recommendation to ensure changing the batteries every five years, all were happy to report that the electric Zamboni responds well and that they have had little to no issues with maintenance or operation of the machine. New Westminster has had an electric Zamboni since 1999 and has since purchased a second.” That was good enough for the board, which voted to go ahead with purchasing the electric Zamboni at a cost of $149,737. Hotsenpiller said that replacing Strathcona Gardens’ 1996 Zamboni with an electric model will have a “substantial” financial benefit over the long term.

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About eight years ago, according to Lynn Nash of the Campbell River & District Food Bank Society, the Food Bank’s funding from gaming revenue was slashed by 50 per cent, they’ve been struggling to keep their heads above water ever since, and have done so by depleting their “rainy day” savings and cutting staff, rather than lowering the nutritional value of their offerings. But now even nutrition is being affected, according to Nash. “We feed about 2,000 folks per month,” Nash said, “and so we’ve had to reduce the protein value of our packages (mostly dairy, meat and eggs) at this point. We’ve already laid off one employee, and only have about one and a half months’ operating funds left.” Nash said that it’s not that they’re running out of food, but the cost of storing and distributing that food is rising, and their revenues are going in the opposite direction. “Citizens, schools, churches, clubs, service organizations and businesses have all been very generous in supplying foodstuffs, and

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oderick Haig-Brown was known to many people as a man of many facets. While in Campbell River, he served as a lay judge, and was a writer, fisherman, conservationist, husband and father; and although he resided on an acreage, was admittedly not a farmer. Yet the property that he and his wife Ann purchased in 1934 in Campbell River by the river eventually evolved into a small sort of farm – with a large vegetable garden, a milk cow named Heather and calf called Primrose, as well as sheep. Roderick made the decision that he should tackle creating a vegetable garden, even though he knew virtually nothing about growing plants and relied on Sudell’s Gardening Encyclopedia. He gamely attempted to grow various vegetables and lists among the most satisfying of his achievements; his success in growing the Sweet Pea. It must have become evident at some point however, that his gardening virtuosity and the needs of the family somehow didn’t mesh, as at one point he abandoned his aspirations and allowed Ann to take over. This, he wrote in Measure of the Year, seemed sensible as Ann was the chief cook of the family. “Fifteen years ago, Ann was a city girl. She says she has the heart of a peasant. Sometime during the war years, Ann took over the vegetable garden and she has run it ever since, to the

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planted in the covered porch on the east side of the house. A formal garden was put in and Ann’s tastes were very specific. According to Marcy Prior, who began as gardener five years before Ann passed away, Ann decreed that “Pots had to be terracotta, and they had to be Italian terracotta.” When asked how she got started, Marcy explained that she had been working at a local nursery, when a co-worker, who had been Ann’s gardener, was unable to continue and asked Marcy if she would take over. As it only involved one day a week, Marcy felt she could find a way to make it work for her. That was almost 30 years ago, and Marcy now looks after the property on behalf of the Museum at

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The cast of Rivercity Players’ production of the hilarious comedy Noises Off pour over the script. The play opens Oct. 22 at the Rivercity Stage at 1080 Hemlock St.

Rivercity making Noises Rehearsals are off to a flying start as Rivercity Players prepares for its next show, Noises Off by Michael Frayn. Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off has enjoyed long runs in London’s West End and on Broadway. It has been performed in many languages all over the world and now, at last, it is Campbell River’s turn to enjoy this fantastic fiesta of fun. The story is about the onstage and offstage antics of a group of travelling actors as they rehearse a flop called Nothing’s On. The title is certainly appropriate, as some of

the actresses run around in negligee and trousers keep falling down. As with most English farces, the set contains a multiplicity of doors for the cast to run in and out of and occasionally slam. Words are misheard, identities mistaken, and there are two love affairs which eventually include the use of an axe. Just to keep the action moving, one of the actors is fond of a wee dram before he goes on and hides his bottle of courage in some very strange places. Plates of sardines also keep appearing and disappearing. “It is a marvelously

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group of talented animators are in Campbell River right now hard at work creating a short film in support of the work being done by Habitat for Humanity – the new project from Team Generous. Director/Writer/Producer Jericca Cleland of Twenty One Inc. Studio and her team arrived in town Aug. 14 to join the local artists who would be part of the project. They immediately set to work on the venture, which will see them write, design and create a film in just two weeks. Cleland said it is a challenge, but one that she relishes. It’s what the team always does, after all. Team Generous, according to their mission statement, “is an annual charity event hosted by select creative companies from around the world…(who) create tailor made films in collaboration with NGOs to support their work for a better world.” They have previously chosen organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund and Doctors Without Borders as the charities of choice for their efforts. Those previous films can be seen on their website at teamgenerous.com, along with their mission statement, partner organizations and other project information.

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Black Creek designer/animator Sarah Clark (foreground) works on some foreground animation for the project while Vancouver-based animator/motion graphics artist Diego Maclean works on character animation. The group has set up shop in the boardroom of the Enterprise Centre, next City Hall.

Upon arriving in Campbell River, they first set to work by joining the Habitat for Humanity build underway on Hilchey Road to get some hands-on experience in what that organization does. They gathered some context and ideas from them, before setting up shop in the Enterprise Centre (next to city hall) and getting to work. Cleland was quick to point out that no matter how it sounds or what anyone calls it, they’re not making a public service announcement (PSA). “It’s a short film that reflects the values and ideas that Habitat stands for,” she said. The filmmaking team wants to create a narrative to reflect the concepts of families shifting from instability to sta-

bility, helping children move from surviving to thriving, and supportive structure versus chaotic uncertainty. “Because we are so inspired by our surroundings here in beautiful north Vancouver Island,” Cleland said, “we’ve chosen a beach/ seas setting to express the narrative,” which she said would be put across to the audience through cinematic storytelling, with an emphasis on the visuals, sound and music to carry the emotion, rather than making a, “This is what Habitat for Humanity does,” kind of film or PSA. She feels this will create, hopefully, a visceral connection in the audience in a way that a PSA might not. The film’s opening is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at

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the Tidemark Theatre, two days before World Habitat Day, which falls on the first Monday each October since 1985, when the United Nations declared it in recognition of the basic human right to adequate shelter.

The premiere of the film at the Tidemark will feature music by Joey Clarkson, raffle items and a silent auction, appetizers and a meet and greet with the filmmakers. Donations for Habitat for Humanity will be

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ing. Individual tickets may be purchased at the door for $12 (plus applicable taxes). The directors of the festival hope that by creating this partnership with the newly renovated Tidemark Theatre venue more people will be able to enjoy the unique films and enjoy the wonderful ambiance of the Tidemark as well. Patrons can gather in the lobby before and after the movie for a glass of wine and an opportunity to discuss the movie of the night with friends and other moviegoers. The festival is a successful partnership that was established 17 years ago with the Toronto International Film Festival film circuit. The partnership allows the Campbell River group to book films and shorts directly from Toronto that would not normally make their way to Campbell River movie theatres. A new feature added last year allowed season pass holders to get extra value by showing their passes at some of our favourite local restaurants for discounts on their meals on the Tuesday night screenings. This year Fusilli Grill, The Spice Hut, The Royal Coachman, and The Riptide will all offer dinner specials on movie nights. This fall season begins with Boyhood on Sept. 30 followed by Lunchbox on Oct. 14. The Grand seduction will be featured on Oct. 28 with Like Father Like Son playing on Nov.18. The season finale will be on Dec. 2 with Whiplash. Proceeds from the festival go back to the community. Each year, bursaries and camera equipment are given out to local students and schools. In previous years, the festival has also put on bonus screenings that have helped to raise thousands of dollars to support various programs.

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A high-profile businesswoman is the latest to throw her hat into the ring for a spot on city council. Colleen Evans, who currently serves as president and CEO of the Campbell River and District Chamber of Commerce,

announced her intention to run for city councillor Wednesday morning at the Maritime Heritage Centre. Evans says the Chamber board has been supportive of her decision to run for council and if elected, she will assume a modified role with the organization. Evans says she takes the role of councillor seriously and is well-prepared for the heavy workload it entails. “It’s a job,” Evans says. “I consider serving on city council as a public service. I want to do all I can

to contribute to preserving all that’s great about Campbell River, to make it an even better place to live, work and raise a family.” Evans, a married mother of two grown children and one grandchild, has held senior positions and managed multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns over the span of her 20-year professional career. She has served as president of the Chamber for seven years and has previously served as vicepresident of the Heart

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Cornfield withdraws from mayoral race Former mayor Charlie Cornfield is withdrawing from the mayoral race to seek election as a councillor. “This is a very difficult decision that I did not take lightly. Many people encouraged me to run for mayor and I do not want to disappoint them,” Cornfield said. “This has been a particularly challenging year for me, losing my wife Heather to cancer. Being mayor is more than a full-time commitment that requires a great deal of time and energy. It is a very demanding role and, at this time, it is best for myself and the community that I do not pursue this high profile role.” Cornfield previously served as mayor from 2008-2011 and as a city councillor between 1996 and 2005. Cornfield said he did

dents of all generations.” And Evans is no stranger to the community. She has an extensive volunteer resume that includes serving as board chair of the Museum, board director for the Campbell River Community Foundation, director on the Tidemark Theatre board, as well as serving on the board of directors for both the North Island Employment Foundation (NIEFS) and Vancouver Island Economic Alliance. Evans is also a volunteer for junior achievement and her first volunteer experience was with the Rivercorp board of directors. Evans has also served as co-chair of the forestry task force and says her “diverse experience and expertise” allows her to “clearly understand the role of governance and policy development and how that relates to the role of city councillor.” Evans is embracing the challenge and is enjoying the build up to the Nov. 15 municipal election. “I am excited about the opportunity to participate in this election and the possibility to serve the citizens of Campbell River,” Evans says. “I believe I can make a difference in our community to work together to build a stronger Campbell River.”

not take those roles lightly and he wants to represent the city once again. “I remain passionately committed to our city and I am confident that I can be extremely effective and best serve the community as a councillor,” Cornfield said. “This will give me more time to focus and pursue local issues important to the people, such as fiscally responsible spending, new revenue sources balanced with economic, social and environmental considerations and ensuring meaningful public involvement managing our growth. “If elected, I look forward to working with mayor, council and staff where my 12 years experience as a councillor and mayor will help build a cohesive team guiding us to a bright and promising future,” Cornfield added. “I am seeking your support, trust and confidence in the upcoming election. You can make a difference. Vote on November 15.”

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Municipal Election 2014 Claire Moglove seeks a third term on city council Campbell River lawyer Claire Moglove is seeking re-election to city council for what would be her third term as a councillor for the City of Campbell River. “Campbell River has changed a lot since I first moved here in 1992,” Moglove says. “The look and feel of the city is greatly improved but we are still in transition from our heavy reliance on the pulp and paper mill. We are now a city of 32,000 people, and as we grow, the issues before city council have and will continue to become more complex. I am looking forward to the next few years in Campbell River and to being a member of a city council that is positive and progressive and works together to serve our residents and businesses.” Moglove says the last six years have been challenging as the city has faced serious financial issues and, in particular, the loss of approximately $6 million in tax revenue resulting from the closure of the Elk Falls Mill. But Moglove says the tide is starting to turn. “In the past year we have seen significant developments in our downtown core and with the start of the John Hart Generating Station project and the construction of our new hospital there is now a renewed sense of optimism in our city,” she says. “I believe the next few years are going to be very exciting for Campbell River and your new

Claire Moglove is seeking re-election to city council.

city council will need to plan for the time when we will lose the jobs generated by the major projects now underway.” Moglove says economic development is the key for the city’s future prosperity and council can play a key role in this task. She says the city also needs to work on attracting young people who are looking for good, sustainable jobs. “The growing number of seniors moving to Campbell River is great but we need to attract young families,” Moglove says. “To do this we need to replace the well paying industrial jobs lost with the closure of the mill.” Part of that is looking at the bigger picture. Moglove says her connections to senior levels of government is a valuable asset to Campbell River council. “Taking a regional and provincial view of local government issues is also important. I bring that perspective to council in my positions on the executive boards of both the Association

of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM),” Moglove says. “In these positions I have established strong working relationships with mayors and councillors from around the province. This experience has been very valuable as many of the issues we face as local government representatives are similar and potential solutions can be shared. I have also had the opportunity to meet with cabinet ministers, MLA’s and provincial staff members. Our city often relies on senior government funding, especially for infrastructure, and it is important to have respectful and positive relationships with them.” Moglove said while the city has come a long way in her six years on council in dealing with the issues surrounding downtown and Campbellton revitalization, water and sewer infrastructure planning, financial planning, homelessness, seniors,

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bus shelters, sidewalks and greenhouse gas reduction, there is still much work to be done, including attracting residential development in the downtown area. “I am proud of the work I have done over the past six years in moving many important issues forward and in particular my role as chair of the Regional Hospital Board for the past three years,” Moglove says. “Six years ago a new hospital was a dream and now construction has begun. “During my two terms as a city councillor I have respected and supported the strategic priorities set by council. I have also supported the Official Community Plan which represents the hopes and vision of the community,” Moglove adds. “I make sure I have a sound understanding of the issues as they arise, both at the city council table and at the regional boards to which I have been appointed. I will continue to do so should I be re-elected. I will continue to strive

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to keep an open mind and listen to all points of view before making any decision.” Moglove said her time spent on city council makes her a strong candidate. “I have the experience and the knowledge required to make a difference in our city going forward,” Moglove says. “Campbell River has a bright and promising future. I want to be a part of that future and I will continue to work hard to make sure Campbell River achieves its potential.” To contact Claire Moglove, call (250) 2871612 or e-mail clairemoglove@shaw.ca

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Municipal Election 2014 Labour Council president enters city council race Andrea Craddock, president of the Campbell River, Courtenay & District Labour Council, has set her sights on a city council seat. Having served on a number of executive committees in community organizations, Craddock says she has learned to work successfully in a respectful and cooperative way – skills she feels are important for an open and effective councillor. As president of the Labour Council, Craddo ck says she has worked hard to ensure it is a body open to hearing from a variety of organizations and voices in the community, bringing people together to inform, and join forces on issues that matter. Craddock has served on Labour Council for the past six years and has been president for the last three years. Craddock moved to Campbell River in 1988 and has worked for School District 72 for nine years, as an educational assistant. Previously, she owned and operated a family home business for eight years and worked as a deckhand on her husband’s gillnetter. “This has given (me) an appreciation of a variety of work settings and the value and chal-

Craddock, who is proud to be from Campbell River, is committed to protecting and preserving the biodiversity and beauty of the environment. Craddock says she will work with city planning staff on ways to improve recycling services, expand the creation of community gardens and green space, look at improved accessibility to alternative modes of transportation, protect the fresh water supply and include environmental concerns in discussions when making decisions. First and foremost, Craddock says she will listen to the citizens of Labour Council president Andrea Craddock is Campbell River. “We have some diffirunning for city councillor. cult challenges that need to be better addressed lenges of all them,” says respond to the needs of l i k e h o m e l e s s n e s s , Craddock who adds that its citizens, industry and addiction and poverty,” she “intends to transfer the environment with a she says. “We have a those skills to her work clear plan for sustain- growing senior demofor the citizens of Camp- able growth,” Craddock graphic with too many says. “It is an exciting of our seniors living in bell River.” She promises to to be time for Campbell River poverty, waiting on serapproachable and do with two job produc- vices and living in isolaeverything in her power ing ventures in the BC tion.” Craddock believes that to answer constituents’ Hydro dam upgrade and the construction of by working with comquestions. Having been involved our new hospital. These munity groups already in the budgetary process work projects bring a involved in these issues, of School District 72, welcome injection of the city can find ways to and raising three girls employment and money help be part of solutions. Craddock says she with her husband, Crad- into our local economy. dock has a good under- Council needs to look at hopes to bring a new standing of setting a creative ways to improve energy and voice to the budget and adjusting for opportunities in Camp- table and looks forward unforeseeable costs. She bell River for more sus- to chatting with conbelieves any long term tainable, good paying stituents at events and projects need a budget jobs. This would keep on their doorstep in the with a built in plan for people here and reduce coming weeks. Cradthe upkeep and mainte- the need for families to dock says she’s ready to relocate or commute take on the challenges nance of that project. “Campbell River needs to Alberta (and further ahead and hopes to a city council which abroad) for a family sus- have voters’ support on November 15. will work together to taining income.”

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Back row, Campbell River students Jocelyn Cormier and Savannah Pare are back from Rotary exchange trips. Cormier spent one year studying in Sweden while Pare was in France. Front row, Rotary exchange students Anya Chaloemtoem from Thailand and Nick Capello from Italy will spend the year studying in Campbell River high schools. The students are part of the Rotary Youth International Exchange program which is now accepting applications for next school year.

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Sp e n d i n g a y e ar abroad, studying in a foreign high school and living with a new family is an experience a handful of Campbell River students won’t soon forget. And it’s one they wouldn’t trade for the world. Following her high s cho ol g r a du at i on , Campbell River’s Jocelyn Cormier spent her gap year in Sweden. As part of the exchange, other Rotary exchange students who landed in Sweden were taken on excursions organized by Rotary such as a trip to the Arctic Circle and a Euro tour. “Meeting the other exchange students, who bring their cultures with them, was really neat,” Cormier said. “And I think going and living in another country for so long, it gives you an idea of how big the world is.” Cormier said she really wanted to travel and Rotary’s International Youth Exchange Program made it affordable,

plus she was able to go to school and experience day-to-day life in Sweden. “My classes were all in Swedish but my friends could help me,” Cormier said. Campbell River Rotary offers the exchange program to students between the ages of 15 and 18. Students have at least 27 countries to choose from. Rotary is accepting applications for the exchange program for the 2015/2016 school year until Oct. 3. Tat i ana Misky, a Campbell River student who spent the last year in Hungary, said it’s an opportunity she would encourage others to take. “It gives perspective, it makes you better appreciate your home and where you come from,” Misky said. “It opens your eyes. Here we don’t have as much conflict and poverty. “I think everybody should try it. You won’t regret it in the end.” Cormier said the one thing students should ask themselves before

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abroad but Campbell River Rotary also welcomes international students here. This year, two international students will be studying in local schools. Nick Capello is from Turin, Italy and is attending Timberline. Capello’s parents asked him if he wanted to study abroad for a year and he jumped at the chance. Capello said the biggest difference from home is the size of Campbell River. “Here is different from where I live because I live in a bigger city,” Capello said. “But people here are friendly.” Anya Chaloemtoem is studying at Carihi this year from Phuket, Thailand. Chaloemtoem decided to spend a year away after her cousin took part in an exchange program. Chaloemtoem, like Capello, said Campbell River is small in comparison to her home and has noticed a big difference in climate. “It’s cold, really cold,” Chaloemtoem said. “In Thailand it’s really hot all the time.”

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B.C. recognizes local company for woodlot innovation and excellence Four British Columbians, who run small, community-based forestry operations, have been recognized by Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson with awards for innovation and excellence in woodlot management. “Woodlots generate $200 million of economic activity for the province every year.

That’s a lot of money and jobs going into small communities across B.C. Individually, woodlots might be relatively small tenures but collectively, they have a huge impact. Congratulations to all the award recipients; we appreciate your industry leadership and value your long-term commitment to the woodlot program,” Thomson said. The recipients are:

n Wolfram Wollenheit and Sibylle Walkemeyer of Campbell River, who received the $2,500 award for the Coast region, along with a separate $2,500 provincial award in recognition of their commitment to long-term forest stewardship. n Clayton Foster of Vanderhoof, who received the $2,500 award for the North

region, in recognition of his commitment to stewardship and innovative marketing practices. n Fred and Jane Marshall of Boundary, who received the $2,500 award for the South region, for their leadership in the field and their long-time advocacy of the woodlot licensing program. Thomson made the presentation at the Fed-

eration of B.C. Woodlot Associations Annual Conference, in Golden. The awards are funded by the province and administered by the Province and the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations. Each year, the awards recognize a woodlot licensee representing each of the Coast, South and North regions, along with an overall top performer.

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Trying to function when the kidney doesn’t... The Campbell River Kidney Walk will be held this Sunday, Sept. 28, at Frank James Park at 10 a.m. The event raises funds for and awareness of kidney disease which local resident Cindy McLean is battling. This is her story... is 28. I have two stepchildren; the youngest being 18. his is my Here I am 43 years story....I was later struggling with born and raised kidney disease. Really... in Campbell River. I was me. Over the last eight diagnosed at age 6 with years, I have been travtype 1 diabetes. Sudelling to Victoria and denly my life changed. back to see my kidney For the rest of my life I specialist. At first my would not know what visits were every six was to come in the months, then three, now future. once a month. My kidAfter 43 years of livney function is now as ing with type 1 low as 12 diabetes, I (GFR). spent the For the THEY SAID last eight past two IT: “I have or so years years, I been searchstruggling have been ing for a kidney searching with kiddonor for myney disfor a kidself and trying ney donor ease. My mom to get the word for myself passed and trying out there that away when to get the I need this to I was the age of word out stay alive.” 25 of a massive there that – Cindy McLean heart attack, and I am needmy father passed ing this to away five years stay alive ago of cancer. At the and watch my grandtime when I became daughter, kids and diabetic, there wasn’t a family grow. It appears lot of information on to me that people are the disease then. Not scared or don’t know like today. what this means. If I have two adult chilthey only knew that I’m dren and one grandscared too. I don’t know daughter. My son has if I’m going to get a kidalso been diabetic since ney and how long it will the age of 14 and is now be before I will have no 26 and my daughter choice but to go on the Cindy MCLean

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a kidney?”…”well you don’t look sick”.... hmmm I thank God I don’t look sick, because on the inside I’m dying. You can’t judge a book by its cover. Everyone always looks at people from the outside and makes a judgement on that. I wish people wouldn’t judge like a book and realize that without donors, people like myself will die or be dependant on a dialysis machine until one or the other happens. Yes, I have diabetic neuropathy and my kidneys are dying slowly. Diabetes and kidney failure go hand in hand with me. Unfortunately, the diabetes has attacked my kidneys and without a kidney, I die. This disease is killing me from the inside out. I am on a very strict diet that does not include a lot of vegetables and fruit, which is what I love but my kidneys don’t. These food choices have a very high potassium content that my kidneys cannot filter properly causing high potassium in my body which is very hard on the heart. Too much protein in my diet is not good for my kidneys because, again, my kidneys cannot filter properly. So when it comes to my food choices, I am very limited. I cannot eat

regular breakfast, lunch and dinner. I have to eat small meals throughout the day. This is easier on my kidneys for processing and easier on my stomach for digesting, because of having diabetes for such a long time my food does not digest properly. I was booked Aug. 21 to have tubing put in my lower abdomen to start my peritoneal dialysis. I cancelled it telling them I am not ready. I have my blood work checked monthly and look at my results online and I now know what I am looking for in terms of kidney function, creatine, urea, iron etc. – all affecting my kidney function and diabetes. Staying positive and exercising regularly helps me get through my days, but sometimes have to ease it up due to fatigue. If someone would donate their kidney to me, this would mean my life. To have someone save your life, and to be able to spend the years with my granddaughter and family would mean the world to me. How would I ever thank that someone? I don’t know yet, but would like to know. But for now I wait and I hope that I will be here to watch my granddaughter grow and be with my family for a very long time.

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Ham radio is still the old standby in emergency situations

Ham radio is still the dependable back up when disaster strikes. 911 calls from cellphones now make up about 70 per cent of emergency calls, sometimes because cells are the only phones available, as at vehicle accidents, but also because a growing number of people have abandoned landlines and rely solely on their cellphones. Even in well-served areas this can have drawbacks in emergencies. Landlines identify the address the person is calling from, important if the person in distress is incapacitated or distraught, but cellphones can only give the location within a few hundred metres. Both landlines and cellphone systems can

be overloaded in major emergencies even though 911 calls have priority. In a power outage, landlines can keep operating for a few day on backup power, much longer than cell systems. Cell phones may be charged by your car but the cell towers have limited battery backup. It is advisable to text emergency messages if voice cannot get through, since texting does not depend on a recipient to answer in real time. Emergency Services are looking more and more at social media, Twitter etc. to alert the public quickly in major incidents. So, what is the ultimate backup for when the big earthquake strikes? Well, the old standby, Amateur (ham) Radio, is receiving

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY TAKE NOTICE that the City of Campbell River (the “City”) intends to dispose of the fee simple interest in the lands legally described as follows: 1) 129 Westgate Road (PID: 005-512-620) Lot 1, District Lot 218, Comox Land District, Plan 8401 The land is approximately 679 square metres in area with a 2014 assessed value of $95,200.00. The City will be providing assistance by donating the fee simple interest in the land to Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North for the purpose of constructing a residential dwelling. 2) 1241 Dogwood Street (PID: 005-799-031) Lot 9, District Lot 69, Sayward Land District, Plan 6849 The land, approximately 1618 square metres in area, is to be acquired by West-Jensen Chiropractic Corporation for development purposes. The consideration to be received by the City for the purposed disposition is the fee simple title to land legally described as follows: 3) 1180 Fir Street (PID: 008-035-91) Lot 14, Block 10, District Lot 69, Sayward Land District, Plan 1076 In addition, West-Jensen Chiropractic Corporation will pay the City the difference in the value of the lots which is estimated at $86,000 as part of the land swap. Any enquiries concerning these dispositions may be directed to: Elle Brovold, Property Manager City of Campbell River 301 St. Ann’s Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7 T: 250.286.5709 F: 250.286.5741 E: elle.brovold@campbellriver.ca

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The Strathcona Emergency Program, in which Campbell River is a partner, is keen to have more volunteers qualified as ham operators. Morse code is no longer required. The Campbell River Amateur Radio Society will run an Amateur Radio Course to prepare for the basic exam starting 29 Sept. in Willow Point for eight Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. You need not intend to be a communications volunteer. The course cost is $50 each which includes a manual and a training DVD. There is no charge for the exam. The instructor is Frank Wallace who may be contacted at 250-2852297 or e-mail: wallace@pacificcoast.net if you have any questions.

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Island from Port Hardy to Victoria and west to Tofino, including areas on the highway where there is no cell coverage. A VHF handheld can connect to the Internet so your message goes to other cities or countries where it is re-transmitted to hams there. Connections to the phone system are available at some locations. High Frequency (HF), which includes the bands used for traditional long distance ham contacts, can be linked with a computer for Packet Radio. Offshore sailors use this digital mode to get e-mails and weather charts. There is a daily BC Public Service network on HF and weekly emergency nets on VHF and HF, open to all interested hams.

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Who Can Vote By Mail Voting by mail is available to persons in the following circumstances only: a) If you have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote; b) If you expect to be away from the municipality on general voting day (November 15, 2014) and at the times of all the advance voting opportunities (November 5, 2014 and November 12, 2014) Eligibility to Vote To vote by mail a person must meet all voting requirements for voting in a municipal election as a resident elector or as a property elector as of the date the mail ballot is completed and posted. There are two categories of electors for local government elections in the Province of British Columbia: Resident Electors and Non-Resident Property Electors. You are qualified to register as a Resident Elector in the City of Campbell River if you meet the following criteria: a) age 18 years of age or older on general voting day; b) a Canadian citizen; c) a resident of British Columbia for at least six months prior to the day of registration; d) a resident of the City of Campbell River for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; e) not disqualified from voting by any stature or law. You are qualified to register as a Non-Resident Property Elector in the City of Campbell River if you meet the following criteria: a) age 18 years of age or older on general voting day; b) a Canadian citizen; c) a resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day of registration; d) a registered owner of real property in the City of Campbell River for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; e) not entitled to register as a resident elector in the City of Campbell River; f) not disqualified from voting by any stature or law. g) if more than one person owns the property, only one owner may register and that person must have the written consent of a majority of the other owners. A majority of the owners must complete and sign a Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form. NOTE: In accordance with the Local Government Act, the only persons who are registered owners, either as joint tenants or tenants-in-common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust. A person may only register as a Non-Resident Property Elector in relation to one parcel of property in the City of Campbell River and must provide proof of ownership of the property on which registration is based in the form of a Certificate of Title. Register of Electors (Voter’s List) you must: a) be on the Register of Electors in order to vote by mail or b) apply to register to vote in conjunction with submission of the mail ballot, in which case you must complete the necessary registration application that is part of the mail ballot package available from the office of the Chief Election Officer. Important Deadline: As provided in the Local Government Act, a mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Officer before the close of voting on general voting day (Saturday November 15, 2014) in order to be counted for the election. It is your responsibility to post the ballot in sufficient time for delivery to the Legislative Services Department at City Hall by the close of business at 4:30 p.m. on Friday November 14, 2014 Or Arrange for the ballot to be hand delivered to the Presiding Election Official at the Campbell River Community Centre voting place, 401 – 11th Avenue, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014. Mail ballot voting application packages are available at Campbell River City Hall, 301 St. Ann’s Road, Campbell River, BC during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri and on the City’s website at www.campbellriver.ca. For further information, or to request an application to vote by mail, please contact City of Campbell River Reception in the Legislative Services Department, Phone (250) 286-5700, Fax (250) 286-5760. Peter F. Wipper; Chief Election Officer

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October to avoid permeant damage being done to the turf by paling on it when it’s fully saturated, so if you want to try it this year (and I highly recommend doing that…it’s in good shape), you’ll need to get out there soon. Maybe I’ll see you over there, because I’m on my way back at my earliest opportunity.

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28 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

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Campbell River

Fishing Corner

Don Daniels

should begin to improve with the rain and cooler weather. On the fly, popular patterns being used are Leeches, Wooly Buggers and Pumpkin Heads. Anglers are having good success casting out lures and a 5-pound trout was caught last week at Camp Bob on Roberts Lake. With the lack of rain this past summer water levels are down in all lakes in the area. Already some large chums have been caught north of Browns Bay and a 21 pounder has been reported. You can check the fishing calendar for dates for the Derby coming up in October.

Klaus Moeller from Ontario with his 35 pound Tyee recently caught at the Green Can

special gear is needed. During the fall many of the beaches will be lined with spin casters and fly fishermen going after Coho. I started fishing Rotary Park on high tide using silver bodied flies with blue or green saddle hackle. Other areas to fish are Oyster Bay and Salmon Point. Local rivers have low water levels but the rain is now here to help out.

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Campbell River Tides September 26, 2014 - October 2nd, 2014 FRIDAY 09-26 Time

Height

PST

(m)

00:31 07:03 12:22 18:34

Height

(ft)

PST

(m)

1.8

5.9

01:11

3.8

12.5

07:53

2.5

8.2

12:53

3.9

12.8

18:59

TUESDAY 09-30 Time

SATURDAY 09-27 Time

Height

SUNDAY 09-28 Time

Height

(ft)

PST

(m)

1.7

5.6

01:52

3.8

12.5

08:50

2.7

8.9

13:33

3.9

12.8

19:31

WEDNESDAY 10-01 Time

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FISHING CALENDAR

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Height

Time

Height

PST

(m)

1.5

4.9

02:37

1.5

4.9

3.8

12.5

09:54

3.8

12.5

2.9

9.5

14:30

3.1

10.2

3.9

12.8

20:10

3.8

12.5

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PST

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(ft)

PST

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PST

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