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It was a cold morning, Wednesday, but the air was about to get chillier between the mayoral candidates in Saturday’s election. People dug out their window scrapers from wherever they languish in the offseason that morning. The candidates for mayor in the upcoming election – at that point just a few days away – were having their final public forum over breakfast at the Royal Coachman to make a last pitch before people go to the polls. Well, two of them were, anyway. Incumbent Mayor Walter Jakeway and Andy Adams were seated at the head table, ready to engage both each other and those in attendance over their stances on the future of this city. One chair was empty. Candidate Steve Wood did not attend the event due to a previous personal engagement on which, when contacted by the Mirror, he did not want to comment further. The two attending candidates were given time for an opening statement.

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Local cadets had a big presence at Tuesday’s Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Campbell River Cenotaph. A large crowd was on hand for this year’s official Remembrance Day ceremonies in cool but sunny conditions. See page 6 for more pictures and campbellrivermirror.com for a slide show.

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Voter turnout at Campbell River’s two advance polls was up 32 per cent over 2011’s advance voting. A total of 2,493 people combined cast a vote during advance polls on Nov. 5 and Nov.12, compared to 1,883 people in 2011. While advance polls are now closed, all eligible voters have the opportunity to vote during general election day, which is this Saturday, Nov. 15. Last year, just less than 30 per cent of eligible voters in Campbell River cast a ballot. This year, voters will be electing a city council to serve for four years, after the term was recently increased from three years. The Mirror has covered all four candidate forums, a mayor’s breakfast put on by the Chamber of Commerce, and published Q & A segments with the candidates and all of their bios, in an effort to provide voters with the information they need to vote. Also, some candidates have provided answers to the questions posed at last Thursday’s YPCR forum and they have been posted to the Mirror’s website (campbellrivermirror.com). Polls will be open on Saturday at the Community Centre, Sportsplex and Discovery Passage Elementary from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eligible Campbell River voters are encouraged to cast their ballots for one mayor, six councillors and five school trustees.

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Two seats already decided This year’s municipal election is still one day away, but a couple of races are already decided. Tw o S t r a t h c o n a Regional District directors were officially acclaimed at Thursday’s board meeting, after their bids for elected office were unopposed. Tom Yates, the chief election officer for the regional district, declared both Area C Director Jim Abram, who is also the chair of the regional district board, and Area A Director Gerald Whalley, elected by acclamation. Yates signed forms for both Abram and Whalley declaring them elected on Oct. 20. The

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Island Funeral Services disputes claims that there are no alternative options to traditional burial available at the Elk Falls Cemetery, as they are soon to open another 400 niches in walls around this water feature on the east side of their facility, which sits on land leased from the city.

etery one crisp morning this week. He said there was, indeed, a significant issue with cleanliness of the cemetery, and agreed that the city bylaw enforcement in regards to people leaving memorialization items at the cemetery was not sufficiently enforced in the past.

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etery eventually got to the condition Creelman and Sandy Poelvoorde of Boyd’s Funeral Services were describing in the Mirror article, and when they realized it had gotten out of hand, they took steps to remedy the situation. “From a perspective of managing the cemetery, it just got to a point where it was simply impossible,” he said, so the city send out letters to plot owners to tell them they would begin enforcing the bylaws, and people should come pick up their items. “We sent out letters to all of the plot owners informing them of what was going to happen, and the timing, and what we got back, what we found through that process, was that there are quite a number of people in the community who wanted alternative easy to memorialize their loved ones. “We recognize that the items that people put on their loved ones’ plots are very precious things. Whether they are gaudy or plasticky to me is irrelevant. They’re meaningful to those Continued on Pg. 5

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people,” he said, which is why the process took longer than many people would have liked it to. “You have to handle these kinds of issues with sensitivity, and that takes time,” he said. He also said they had “a fairly good response,” to the letter, and that people have been very cooperative and have understood the situation. “There have been very few instances of people who are really upset,” he said. “I think they understand the nature of what we can and can’t do here for the community and they have been really receptive.” In terms of the complaints about the services offered by the city, he said those too are valid, but that a plan is in the works. He said the department has realized for quite a while that they’ll be needing to expand, and that expansion, partly spurred by community concerns for broader services, should include alternative memorialization options. So they put a budget forward to council for $10,000 for this year to come

up with a conceptual plan. Lees & Associates, the landscape architect firm hired to produce that plan, Milnthorp said, engaged in a public consultation process and brought that plan back to council, where, according to Milnthorp, “it got approval all the way around.” “It’s a great plan,” he said. “I think it will provide all of those alternative ways of memorialization that people are looking for.” In terms of a timeline for implementation of that plan – which includes large new sections for “Green Burial,” a new trail system, cremation gardens, scattering gardens, and public art and internment options, as well as an expansion of the current traditional burial area – it is really up to city council. “We’re hoping in 2015 to do the detail design so that it will be construction ready for 2016,” he said, at which point it will be council’s decision how to move forward. “I suspect it will be phased in – probably over two years – but that’s anybody’s guess,

and ultimately council’s decision on how much they want to fund it. We’ve been going forward with budget requests for the past few years, because we’re just about full. We can’t go much longer without expanding in some way,” and the way they’ve chosen is by broadening the scope of their service offerings while doing so. Some of those service challenges have been mitigated in the past, to a point, by the leasing a portion of the land to Island Funeral Services (IFS). Back in 2003, according to Kent Rodack of IFS, the city was looking for someone to put up a few niche walls at the Elk Falls Cemetery, and IFS realized the site would be better served by a multipurpose funeral facility, so they leased a section of the land from the city and constructed one that included an on-site crematorium and incorporated 144 niches into the outside of the building itself. “When you consider what’s available at the Campbell River facility,” he says, “it’s just not true that those services aren’t

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it matters taxpayers. It was committed to necessary capital projects in a transparent, democratic process. FICTION: Seniors Centre Society All-Candidates Forum October 19, 2014 “Council is flying blind as they haven’t seen a financial update in months” - Mayor Jakeway FACT: The City Manager and senior staff are responsible for day to day and month to month management of the Budget set forth by Council. As the governing body, Council reviews financial results every quarter. As CEO of the City, the Mayor is responsible for reviewing any financial concerns directly with the City Manager, at City Hall. If the Mayor does not know, and is “flying blind”, then he is not doing his job. FICTION: Councillor Adams voted in favor of spending $250,000 on the lights at Peterson and 14th Avenue. FACT: Courier Islander Newspaper May 21, 2014 – “During the 2014 Financial Planning, Council voted six to one to okay a $250,000 solution including traffic lights and sidewalks. Councillor Andy Adams was the only member of Council to vote against it.” I then voted against this spending for a second time when Council approved the award of the contract, as I felt this was too much spending when there were alternate solutions. I presented these alternate solutions to Council, but did not succeed in altering the vote, which I respect as democratic process. Mayor Jakeway voted in favor of this expenditure at Financial Planning, then later changed his mind and said no in the media. FICTION: Sending Mayor & Council members to UBCM (The Union of British Columbia Municipalities) annual convention is a waste of time and taxpayers’ money. FACT: Mayors and Councillors get face-to-face time with Ministers and key decision makers in the provincial government at this important gathering. Past Mayors and Councillors have secured millions of dollars in infrastructure funding at this important event, for example the Airport Runway Extension, Campbell River Hospital, Spirit Square and funding to relocate the Cenotaph, and this past year, operational funding for the homeless shelter. Building relationships with provincial politicians and staff has had tangible benefits for Campbell River. FICTION: Mayor Jakeway is proposing significant capital projects including a new Petersen Road, a standalone Seniors’ Centre, a boardwalk on top of the breakwater, a possible Convention Centre, and a Teflon roof over Spirit Square, while at the same time enhancing City services, providing funding for an Elders Grant and a 15% tax reduction. FACT: Impossible

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The Campbell River Head Injury Society is working to secure two side-by-side apartment buildings in Campbellton in order to provide its clients with a longterm home. The society is working with BC Housing to purchase the two small apartments on the corner of 16th Avenue and Petersen Road, across the street from the bowling alley. Shelley Howard, the executive director of the Head Injury Society, said each apartment has 11 suites for a total of 20 one-bedroom living quarters and two bachelors. “The apartments are very important to the on-going success for individuals with brain injury and limited financial resources,” Howard said. “Many individuals with brain injuries struggle with one or more struggles such as:

the risk of being homeless, are homeless, drugs, alcohol, health issues and mental health issues. We will be able to offer a home to these individuals and in turn, help take some of the strain off of the stretched services in our community.” Howard said there will be a support worker in the building to ensure the clients are receiving the care they need. She said the hope is to help those with brain injuries transition into the community and settle in with residents already established in the area. Coun. Larry Samson said that during Monday’s all-candidates forum hosted by the Campbellton Neighbourhood Association he had the opportunity to talk to the Campbellton community about the project and it’s been well-received and supported. The initiative will complement the society’s already-existing facility, Hillcrest House, on

the corner of Dogwood Street and 9th Avenue which can house up to four clients but is meant as temporary housing. “By having a place for individuals to go after the transitional housing we provide at our current location, or for those who require less support, these apartments will be ideal for the residents’ continued Lifeskills and financial support,” Howard said. City council was impressed with the project and Tuesday night agreed to a commitment to provide the society with $34,000 – approximately $24,000 of that will be a permissive tax exemption to offset next year’s property taxes and $10,000 will go towards a contingency fund required by BC Housing. City staff will report back to council on potential funding sources. Howard said the housing will be affordable for its clients, who for many, it’s a struggle financially. “We want to be able

to make it affordable,” Howard said during a presentation to council last year. “A lot of our clients get $625 a month and that’s what they have to live on and that’s for rent, food, everything. And it’s tough, it’s really tough.” Clients who live at Hillcrest House pay an income-based rent and have access to a 24-hour care worker. But the demand is high and Howard said having the two new apartments will mean the society can accommodate those looking for housing. The society had a 14-person wait list as of this summer for the suites at Hillcrest House and Howard said between Courtenay and Campbell River combined, the society would be able to fill up a new apartment building in no time. The society currently sees about 156 patients on an ongoing basis, providing them with medical, physical and emotional support.

Howard told council last year that being able to offer long-term housing to people with brain injuries will relieve some of the financial burden on the medical system. “We have received numerous calls from the hospital about patients who are brain injured and living in the hospital because there are no other safe affordable options to release them to,” Howard said in March of 2013. “In some cases the costs are upwards of $1,000 or more per day plus they are taking up valuable surgery or medical bed space. If we can offer them safe and affordable housing, that lessens the impact on the community and the health care system.” Howard told council that 456 people suffer a brain injury every day in Canada, or one person every three minutes. Brain injury is also one of the number one killer and disabler of young Canadians.

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There will be a lot of choice on the ballot on election day this Saturday (Nov. 15). Before we arrive at the polls that day, though, we’ll have made another choice – do something, We say: Little is or do nothing. We hope that every eligible voter in Campbell River will asked of you, so make the choice to do something, and voting is an easy go vote. You’re a more informed voter than way to contribute you think. You’ve seen the signs, scanned the headlines and recycled the pamphlets. If you cared, there were Facebook posts, news articles, all-candidates meetings and conversations

in coffee shops. Sometimes those dozens of candidates can blend together. But a closer look reveals that there are indeed distinctions, and these men and women are individuals, to be sure, and they will bring their own set of personalities and priorities to council chambers or the boardroom. Still stumped? Don’t be. There are no skill-testing questions at the polling station. You don’t have to vote for seven council members and five school trustees. If only one candidate earned your vote, then you can make just one pencil mark. Your vote matters, and we don’t buy any argument that it doesn’t. Yes, your vote is just one vote among

thousands, but in another sense, it’s so much more. It represents rights and freedoms, wants and needs, action and activism, thoughts and feelings, vision and voice. Your vote counts as just one ballot, one tally, but it should feel so much more significant than that, because it’s yours, and not only does it matter to you, it matters to Campbell River. Voting isn’t mandatory, obviously, but we think of it as a sort of civic duty. Really, very little is asked of those of us who wish to be contributing members of society. Pay taxes. Walk on the sidewalks. Don’t double dip chips. Oh, and please vote. – Black Press

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Speak out about Bill C-13

Two days ago we remembered the fallen soldiers of years ago who fought for our country so that we may live a free and prosperous life. All gave some but some gave all. Lately Canada is looking more and more like a police state. Peter MacKay’s Online Spying Bill C13 will enable the RCMP, CSIS, and CSEC to monitor private Canadians lives without any real oversight. They will be able to spy on iInnocent Canadians without warrants, without them knowing about it, giving immunity to telecom companies who hand over information, leaving victims unable to sue and not even knowing they are being spied on. Vic Toews’ C13 was abandoned after Canadians spoke out. Bill C13 has only a couple pages on cyberbullying. Bill C13 is more about openly spying than cyberbullying. Bill C13 encourages unconstitutional behaviour and the Supreme Court just ruled that warrantless government requests for private information is unconstitutional. If this bill is passed it will cost Taxpayers millions to defend in court which is wasted money. The Conservatives oppose the Bill 62 per cent to 24 per cent. It is also highly unpopular with the majority of Canadians. Privacy is essential in a healthy Democracy. Bill C13 will eliminate privacy all together. This Bill was rammed through with a short debate. I hope John Duncan opposes Bill C13 too. Privacy is about controlling your own affairs lawfully. It’s not about the “if you’re not doing anything wrong what’s to worry about?” cliche. So if Canada keeps going in the direction its going, we can deductively reason that WWI and WWII were fought in vain. Ed Anderson

Another way to help by voting

I sent out a challenge of sorts on Twitter last weekend. “I’m donating $1 to the Food Bank for each % of eligible voters who vote in the #CampbellRiver election. Anyone wanna match me?” I said to nobody specific. I immediately got one response from a citizen enthusiastic to help out, and over the course of the week, I re-issued my call for participants, and got a few more along the way. A fellow journalist in the Mike Davies lower mainland thought it was a good Mike’s Musings idea and started challenging her people, On Twitter: as well. @PaperguyDavies You see, the way I figure it, it’s a winmiked@campbellrivermirror.com win for everyone. Actually, maybe it’s a win-win-win. I don’t know. I’m not going to count the winners in this scenario, because it’s a big number, and

I’m a words guy. You help your community by voting. I’m not going to get into how becoming informed and voting in municipal elections helps your community, because I’ve already written that column, and I think it should be selfevident. This election, however, you can also help your community in another way by voting, because the higher the percentage of people who vote, the more money will be going to the Campbell River Food Bank, who help feed hundreds of your fellow citizens and create a healthier, and therefore stronger, community. Better yet, you can join my challenge, and help even more. You can do this by also pledging a dollar for each percentage point of the eligible voting popula-

tion who votes (tell me if you’re in, either by email or on social media, because I want to publicly congratulate and thank those people later). Or, if you prefer, you can do this by simply telling five (or 20) friends to get informed and go vote, thereby raising the total percentage of voters (assuming at least one of those friends wouldn’t have voted without your nudge) and increasing the total the Food Bank will be receiving just by raising the voter turnout. See, if I get even ten people to match my pledge, each extra percentage of you who vote is another $10 to the food bank. We could help get those shelves and freezers stocked while encouraging political engagement!

Last municipal election, somewhere around 28 per cent of those eligible cast a ballot. It was one of the lowest turnouts on record. If I get 10 people to join my pledge, and we can get that number up to 40 per cent, that’s $400 for the food bank. It might not sound like a lot, but it’s a good thing. And hey, maybe I get 50 people to match my pledge. That would make it $2000 (based on my hypothetical 40 per cent turnout). Maybe I get 100 people to match my pledge, and we get it up to 47 per cent! That’s, like, a billion dollars! In any case, just go vote. Drag someone with you. Tell them if they vote they’re helping feed people. And let me know if you want in (miked@campbellrivermirror. com or @PaperguyDavies on Twitter).

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The public is invited to an open house reception being held at the HaigBrown Heritage House on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 1-3 p.m to welcome the 2014/2015 Writer in Residence. Take this opportunity to meet author David Carpenter, this year’s writer, who will be staying at the House from mid-November 2014 to April 2015. Carpenter is the first writer to ever repeat the residency and he looks forward to engaging with the local community. He is planning to hold readings in and around the community and to participate in literary events coordinated by the Museum at Campbell River, that oversees the Writer in Residence

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the magazine Outdoor Canada and confesses to “having fallen under the spell of the master himself.” Before becoming a full time writer in the 1990s, Carpenter taught English Literature at the University of Saskatchewan, and earned a PhD at the University of Alberta. He continues to teach creative writing at the Banff Centre. He has had 12 books both fiction and non fiction published; five of which have won awards. David Carpenter’s residency is made possible through assistance from Canada Council for the Arts. The Haig-Brown House is located at 2250 Campbell River Rd. Call the Museum at 250-2873103 or details.

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“ T h e c o m mu n i t y has clearly stated that they expect a council that works together to develop sound strategic plans, is accountable, and sets direction that seizes opportunities to expand the economic base while providing jobs and stability,” Adams said by

way of introduction. “I’m a leader, I’m a coach, I’m a facilitator and listener, and I’m looking forward to working with a strong council that represents a balanced cross-section of experience, ideologies and perspectives.” He said that the next four years in Campbell River will be key to the

long-term future of the city, “as we set building blocks in place to ensure industry and business is sustainable in the long term,” adding that “the transition from major industry is done,” and now we need to rebuild city revenues and control expenses while providing conservative and

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Steve will assist with the growing number of personal injury cases the firm is handling in the Comox Valley and Campbell River regions. “Being raised in the Comox Valley, I am delighted to have the opportunity to return to and work in the community in which I have always called home. I look forward to assisting injured persons with their accident claims”

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on the incorrect assumption that there would be three candidates to make arguments. The questions up for discussion included subjects such as encouraging international newcomers to town and how to support them when they do, important infrastructure improvements needed in town, how to leverage the massive BC Hydro and North Island Hospitals projects into more long-term benefits, and what we can do to bolster tourism. The most divisive question of the debate, ironically, was on the issue of divisiveness in council, relationships between elected representatives and how to work together as a team at City Hall. “If you look at the videos, and all the meetings are on video and online, I challenge anybody to find a place where this council has had infighting,” said Jakeway, to which Adams agreed. So, they agree that, within council chambers, things have been running smoothly. “Part of the reason that it looks like there’s division,” Jakeway said, “is

at the end of the council meeting, I usually spoke last, and let everybody else have their say, and then when the council meeting’s over, the press come to me, ‘why did you vote no?’ and that’s when it’s up in the paper, and so it looks like we’ve had a big battle, when we haven’t. We just vote differently – we have different values and we see the future differently.” “Yes, Walter, you do have the last word, as you should as mayor,” Adams said. “(But) mostly it’s you who are approaching the media with comments after council. Then it’s the comments on social media that are quite destructive to members of council and to members of staff that are completely unacceptable.” “I appreciate that you’ve entrusted me as the finance chair for the past three years,” Adams said, “but there wasn’t once when you came and said, ‘Andy, let’s talk,’ before going into the financial planning meetings…instead we would go into the council meetings and you would just come from a completely different perspective,

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and I don’t think that’s the way you work with a council.” “I don’t have anything more to say,” Jakeway said. “I don’t agree. I think I’ve been completely constrained in what I’ve said, both to the media and in the public. The last election I ran to change the status quo. People who are maintaining the status quo don’t like it, but I ran and got elected on a change format, and I’m doing the same thing this time.” “So would you or would you not agree that at no time in three years did you come and talk to your finance chair about what your ideologies or perspectives were going into finance planning?” Adams asked. “No t o n e - o n - o n e I d i d n’t ,” Ja ke w ay answered. “Thank you,” Adams said. “But we’re supposed to be dealing with council together, we’re not supposed to have little cliques,” Jakeway said. “Having a mayor talk to the chair of a committee is not a clique, it’s called communication, and it’s called developing structures of how to move forward in council chambers.” Jakeway said that “no matter what way I did it, the old guard didn’t like what was going on … and we just see the world differently.”

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Campbell River gets crafty One-of-a-kind gifts made by fabulous artisans are waiting for you at the annual Toy & Craft Show. The doors are open for shopping from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23 at the Sportsplex. “The choices at this sale are amazing! There are aisles of jewelry, wood work, glass and unique crafts, soaps and candles, scarves and Christmas wreaths,” says

recreation programmer Judy Ridgway. “You will also find yummy chocolates, cookies, cakes and a variety of pickles and hot sauces, something for everyone on your list.” Shoppers can also win door prizes donated by generous crafters, and the Seniors Centre Society will operate the concession again this year. Stop in for a steaming hot bowl of homemade soup or other scrump-

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Another page turned on the calendar and the month of merry making is just around the corner. Artisans and elves are at their busiest; their workshops, a whirl of activity. Movers and shakers prepare to transform Quadra Island’s magnificent Community Center into a Christmas Wonderland for the annual Christmas Crafts Fair today from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. that recalls the traditional values of the season and displays a bounty of locally made treasures. There will be lights. There will be seasonal music played on our gorgeous Grand Piano by Joyce Sheppard and Mary Ellen Wilkins. There will be an elegant Christmas tree, the Noble Fir decked in its finest, and seasonally inspired fabric art adorning the walls. There will be an evening menu for the Friday concession and an afternoon menu on Saturday including savory food and desert. Best of all there will be smiles and warmth and hugs and conversations. Young entrepreneurs will be tak-

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ADAPTING TO THE NEW SOLAR REALITY: GREEN TECH EX FORUM Vancouver Island residents and commercial property owners are at the forefront of employing solar energy in BC. GreenTech Exchange is hosting their next public forum in Campbell River and a leading solar energy champion will discuss the advances and opportunities in solar PV and microgrid applications. Attendance is free of charge. November 19, 2014 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM Maritime Heritage Centre, 621 Island Highway, Campbell River Register to attend at: www.greentechexchange.ca

Don’t burn garbage in your ﬁreplace, or outdoors. It smells bad, bothers neighbours, pollutes the air and creates a safety hazard by coating the inside of your chimney. For more information, come into City Hall and speak with Development Services staﬀ. Or call us at 250-286-5726. NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the City of Campbell River that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and six Councillors for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are as follows: CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR [one (1) to be elected] ADAMS, Andy ............................................................ 560 Ash Street JAKEWAY, Walter...................................................... 723 Ash Street WOOD, Steve ...................................................... 2098 Dalton Road CANDIDATES FOR COUNCILLOR [six (6) to be elected] BABCHUK, Michele .................................. 856 Superior Drive BRAY, Bob ................................................... 784 Bowen Drive CHRISTIAN, David ................................... 3923 Painter Road CORNFIELD, Charlie .................................... 1890 Fern Drive CRADDOCK, Andrea ............................... 160 Crawford Road EVANS, Colleen .................................... 81-2006 Sierra Drive JONES, Todd ......................................... 726 Cameleon Drive KERR, Ron ............................................... 1755 Hopton Road KLOBUCAR, Peter ...................................... 745 Kit Crescent

LENGYEL, Les .............................................780 Marguerite Road MCKAY, Marcia .......................................... 138-701 Hilchey Road MOGLOVE, Claire .................................... 165 S. McCarthy Street PARNELL, Jim ................................................ 33 Twillingate Road SAMSON, Larry ........................................... 520 Ponderosa Place STEWART, Ziggy ................................................ 570 Alder Street STRIGA, Darryn.................................. 409-600 S. Island Highway WRIGHT, Marlene .............................. 309-550 S. Island Highway

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be on Saturday, November 15th, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to qualified electors of the City of Campbell River at the following locations: Campbell River Community Centre ..................................................................................... 401 – 11th Avenue Sportsplex ....................................................................................................................1800 South Alder Street Discovery Passage Elementary School gymnasium ......................................................2050 Pengelley Road ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the south end of the Tyee Plaza Shopping Centre, 1035 Shoppers Row. SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held at the Campbell River & District General Hospital, 375 2nd Avenue Thursday, November 13th, 2014 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (for patients who are duly qualified electors of the City of Campbell River) MAIL-IN BALLOT: the following electors are permitted to register to vote by mail and to vote by mail ballot:  Those persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity;  Persons who expect to be absent from the jurisdiction on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. Information and an application form on how to apply for a mail-in ballot package are available on the City’s website at www.campbellriver.ca or by calling City of Campbell River Reception at (250) 286-5700. For your ballot to be counted it must be received by the Chief Election Officer before the close of voting at 8:00 p.m. on November 15, 2014. 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, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014. VOTER REGISTRATION: If you are not on the List of Electors (Voters’ List), you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications:

Resident Electors must:  be 18 years of age or older on voting day;  be a Canadian Citizen;  be a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day (since May 13, 2014).  be a Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Campbell River for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day (since October 15, 2014), and  not be disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Non-Resident Electors must:  be 18 years of age or older on voting day;  be a Canadian Citizen;  not be entitled to register as a Resident Elector of the City of Campbell River;  have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding election day (Since May 13, 2014);  have been a registered owner of real property in the City of Campbell River at least 30 days immediately preceding election day (since October 15, 2014); and  not be disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.  If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

RESIDENT ELECTORS who are not on the List of Electors (Voters’ List) will be required to provide 2 pieces of identification confirming your identity and place of residence (one of which must contain your signature); or 2 pieces of identification confirming your identity (one of which must contain your signature) and you will be required to make a solemn declaration as to your place of residence. Acceptable identification includes BC Drivers Licence, BC Identification Card, Social Insurance Card, Hospital Card, Passport, BC Care Card, Credit Card, Debit Card, Vehicle Insurance, Birth Certificate, Citizenship Card, tax notice or utility bill such as hydro, telephone, cable, showing residential address. Picture identification is not necessary. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS will be required to fill out an application for registration by providing proof of ownership of the property (title certificate or current title search); 2 pieces of identification confirming your identity (one of which must contain your signature); and a non-resident property elector consent form of a majority of the registered owners, if there is more than one owner. Non-Resident Property Electors are encouraged to fill out the application and produce the required documentation at Campbell River City Hall, 301 St. Ann’s Road between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. prior to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2014. For further information contact Peter F. Wipper, Chief Election Officer, Ph: (250) 286-5707, email: peter.wipper@campbellriver.ca or Tracy L. Bate, Deputy Chief Election Officer, Ph: (250) 286-5705, email: tracy.bate@campbellriver.ca, or Fax (250) 286-5760. Peter F. Wipper, Chief Election Officer

CALL FOR INTEREST Campbell River Airport Authority Directors

The City of Campbell River’s Airport Authority, a Commission of the City of Campbell River, oversees the operations of the Campbell River Airport on behalf of Mayor and Council. The City is currently seeking three (3) new volunteers to act as Members of the Airport Authority for a three-year term. Members of the Campbell River Airport Authority should have a commitment to excellence in policy governance and the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission. The Commission is responsible for setting policy, monitoring outcomes and delivering to the Mayor and Council, as owners, the end results set by the Mayor and Council on behalf of the City. Bylaw 3444 establishes the Airport Authority. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in the aviation industry, economic development, governance or governmental ﬁnance or operations. Positions are open to local and regional candidates. Interested persons should submit a brief resume and covering letter setting out how they could contribute to the role of Airport Authority Member. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have applied in the past, you are still required to make a new application to be considered for this review process. Responses must be received by 4:00 pm on November 14, 2014. Please deliver hard copies by mail, courier ,email or in person to: tyler.massee@campbellriver.ca City of Campbell River Attn: Airport Authority 301 St. Ann’s Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7

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Campbell Riverites came out from all corners of our community for a dinner on Oct. 18 to raise awareness around homelessness in the River City. More than 250 people attended a gala evening at the Thunderbird Hall, including local politicians, leaders from community and health agencies, the school district, faith-based organizations and members of our homeless community. Invited guests sat side-by-side with those who are homeless in our community. “We want to change the way people see those who are homeless in our community. To take away the labels people use when they see some-

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of us could fall on hard times,” said Paul Geoghegan, Homelessness Outreach Worker for the Advocacy Services Centre. “And that with awareness and understanding, comes the very human response of caring. That’s what we’re hoping to achieve here. That we all care just a little bit more about our neighbour. And to remember that while some of us are down on our luck, we all have hopes and dreams.” Students from Robron, Timberline and Carihi also helped throughout the evening. As follow up to the evening, students invited members of the homeless community to meet with them to further share their stories

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and discuss how best to address the issue of homelessness in Campbell River. Campbell River’s talented arts and entertainment community volunteered their time to help make the evening a success. An exceptional line-up of local entertainers included: Weiwaikum Culture Group; Inclusion; Heather Gordon Murphy and Doris Wagner; Maddy Erickson and Matthew Krell; Jeff Drummond and John Hyde; Mary Murphy and Paul Keim; and Kenneth Paul Cooper. The evening included a gourmet catered meal by Maggie Henderson. Use of the Thunderbird

Hall was donated by the Campbell River Indian Band. Current research on dealing with homelessness in Canada promotes a ‘Housing First’ model. The Campbell River Homeless Coalition is currently seeking older RV trailers or fifth wheels to be employed as transitional housing for our homeless. If you have an older rv trailer that could provide safe, warm, dry housing that you would like to donate, contact Paul Mason at the Campbell River Housing Resource Centre at 250-287-2421. For more information, visit their Facebook page – Campbell River Housing Resource Centre.

Not-for-profit financing

Due to the need for Not-for-Profit related workshops, Volunteer Campbell River is offering a new training opportunity! This workshop will focus on accounting, reporting, budgeting and legal fiscal responsibilities. Featured speakers will address current issues and updates affecting Not-for-Profit Accounting; a focus on how to prepare, read and report Financial Statements; and how to build a proper realistic budget for your organization. We will also provide an overview of practical tips and guidelines, followed by a question period. Board members, staff and those with financial oversight responsibility in an organization will benefit from this workshop! Facilitators Danna Chan and Mary-Gayle Dillon bring with them expertise and a strong background in accounting and non-profit leadership and governance. n Date: Friday, December 5. n Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. n Cost: $35. Per person for members of Volunteer Campbell River, $50. pp for non-members n Location: Enterprise Centre boardroom, 900 Alder Street Light snacks and refreshments provided For more information go to www.volunteercr. ca and click on Training, to register call 250-2878111 or email mail@volunteercr.ca.

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On November 15, eligible Campbell River voters can cast their ballot between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at one of three locations: • Campbell River Community Centre, 401-11th Ave. • Sportsplex, 1800 South Alder St. • Discovery Passage Elementary School gymnasium, 2050 Pengelley Rd.

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free climb Cerro Torre. Although one of the greatest climbing talents in the world, Lama doesn’t anticipate the conditions on the storm ravaged spire. Will Lama reach the summit of one of the world’s most chal-

line done by a woman. Hold on to your seats as this calm woman faces fear head-on. The Best of the Banff Mountain Film Festival plays at the Tidemark Theatre Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. and at the Quadra Island

lenging mountains and set a new standard for alpine free climbing? Another film to watch for is the story of free solo, high liner Faith Dickey. A native from Texas she holds the world record for furthest high

Community Centre on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for both shows in advance from the Tidemark 250-2877465 (noon-6 p.m.). For more information about the Banff Festival visit www.banffcentre.ca

Mary Poppins to land at Timberline

The Altrusa Club of Campbell River is once again presenting its annual sing along movie event. Get ready for an enchanting outing with the magical, high-flying story of Mary Poppins on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. at the 180-seat Timberline Theatre. Due to

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It will be an evening of sing along fun….featuring tunes such as Chim Chiminey, A Spoonful of Sugar, Let’s Go Fly A Kite, and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Once Mary Poppins slides happily up the bannister of the Banks’ home, things are never the same again. Costumes

open at 6 p.m. and there is wheelchair accessibility and seating. For those who would like a refund, you can take your tickets to the Tidemark Theatre for a full refund. If you do not yet have tickets and would still like to attend the event, some additional seats may be available in the days to come.

are encouraged (but not mandatory) and there will be prizes for all ages. So find your favourite umbrella and come to the Timberline theatre on Nov. 22. Available tickets will still be at the Tidemark Theatre Box Office (250-287-PINK) or online at www.tidemarktheatre.com

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This program was designed to teach young people the necessary self-rescue skills they will need if they are going to be around the water. This is an extremely fun and educational workshop that includes use of the pool Seadoos, dolphins and large inflatable toys. Learn essential self-rescue skills including how to get oriented after an unexpected entry, support yourself at the surface and how to swim to safety. Nov. 21 from 10:00-3:00 PM ($25.00).

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A local woman and her dog are home safe after being evacuated from the West Coast when heavy rains led to slides that left her stranded at Raft Cove last weekend. “Oh, my,” said Carol Moffatt, 68. “It was quite the little adventure, eh?” Moffatt and a trio of Australian surfers spent the better part of four days from Nov. 6-9 cut off by the series of slides and bridge washouts along logging access roads between Holberg and Raft Cove. A regular visitor to a small, public cabin along the shore in the area, Moffatt left Port Hardy for Raft Cove last Tuesday morning, Nov. 4, planning to stay until Friday afternoon. When she had not returned by Saturday, Moffatt’s friends and family called Port Hardy RCMP. A helicopter crew from Campbell River Search & Rescue, carrying newly arrived Port Hardy RCMP Constable Shelley Schedewitz, braved heavy winds and low visibility that afternoon to overfly a small, public cabin where Moffatt had been staying. But a man popped out and gave the crew a thumbs-up, and they returned to base. Moffatt’s friends, who had no knowledge of the surfers, said something was wrong with that picture and insisted she should be in that area. On Sunday, Nov. 9, the SAR crew returned in slightly better weather to find Moffatt and her 140-pound Great DaneLab cross, Lucy, waiting in her jeep a couple hundred metres from the slide. After touching down

This mudslide along the road to Raft Cove left at least four people, and a dog, stranded.

in a gravel pit a short distance below, the crew walked up to collect Moffatt and Lucy for what turned out to be the first helicopter ride for either. “The pilot just about had a fit when he saw her,” Moffatt said. “He asked, ‘Is she going to be all right?’ I said, ‘I don’t know.’” In the end, Lucy laid down and calmly watched the passing scenery while Moffatt and Schedewitz alternately petted her. The rescuers commended Moffatt on her preparations for the trip, including letting friends know exactly where she was going, when she planned to return, and packing extra food, water and clothing. “I’ve done this hundreds of times,” she said. “I know you have to be extra careful and bring extra supplies. Some people think I’m crazy to go out there myself with the dog, but when you’re familiar with the bush and you take precautions, it’s not dangerous.” Wit h t hre atening weather approaching

and having run out of dry wood, Moffatt had actually decided to cut her trip short on Thursday. She had finished packing up and cleaning the little cabin and was preparing to leave when the group of three surfers arrived. “I told them, ‘It’s all yours; I’m leaving,’” she said. But Moffatt had traversed just a few kilometres back down the road toward Palmerston when she found her path blocked by a large slide of mud, rocks and trees. S h e re tu r n e d t o apprise the surfers, who had driven through that area no more than a half-hour earlier. “I told them we were stuck,” Moffatt recalled. “They said, ‘What, you can’t get around it in a 4x4?’ “I said, ‘You don’t understand the situation.’” After inspecting the roadblock, they invited Moffatt to return to the cabin and stay with them, but she elected to camp out in her vehicle within sight of the slide. The surfers did return at least once a day to check

on her and bring extra food. It was during one of these visits, while two of the men were bringing her coffee, that the helicopter first flew past to get the thumbs-up from the third surfer. After she and Lucy were evacuated the following day, the helicopter returned to pick up the surfers, who initially said they would stay and surf for a few more days before being coaxed into departing and were taken to Port Hardy. The fate of Moffatt’s Jeep and the surfers’ vehicle remains uncertain. Initially told it could be months before Western Forest Products crews cleared the slides and repaired damage to the road — if ever — Moffatt said she learned Monday that timeline could be moved up substantially. “I was told they’ve got some (logging) equipment that was working between the two slides on that road,” she said. “So I might be able to get my Jeep sometime next week.” A WFP spokesperson could not be reached for comment.

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Youth and voting

Standing on Guard for Thee was the theme of Carihi Remembrance Day assembly T Cheylyn lougheed Carihi Mirror

Monday morning brought a time of reflection and remembrance for students, as they sat in silence during Carihi’s Remembrance assembly. The assembly followed the traditional Carihi routine, with Brian Shaw leading the cadet honour guard to the sound of the pipes, followed by the singing of the national anthem. Included in this, was the reveal of the year’s theme. “We all understand that it was terrible work, and that it still is. Because, to this day, men and women still stand tall in our defense and in our place, ‘standing on guard for thee,” Carihi student Hailey Rutherford, one of the assemblies MC’s, read. “Easy to say and difficult to pin down, standing on guard for thee is what Canadians started in 1914, and have continued to do to this day.” The theme, Standing on Guard For Thee, was chosen due the recent tragic deaths of Warrant-Officer Patrice Vincent and Corporal

Nathan Cirillo. “The theme was important, because of those events and because, really, defending our country and others, or supporting those who are defending, is standing on guard for thee,” Rutherford said. The MC’s emphasized that standing on guard takes numerous forms, from having two minutes of reflection to upholding the ideals that Canadians hold dear, such as peace, order, and equality. The theme presentation was followed by a speech given by an Afghanistan veteran in the community. He spoke of his time in Kandahar, of the friendships he created and the children he met, and the thoughts that run through his mind as he stands at attention during the two minutes. As he spoke, the proverbial pin could be heard hitting the floor. Due to the hundredth anniversary of the First World War, a special tribute was paid to the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, a regiment created only days after Canada’s entry into the war. In

During a Remembrance Day assembly on Monday, Carihi students remembered those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to their country.

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The Home Guard congratulates the outstanding young adults who have been selected for representing this area in examples of what goodness and passion, not to mention intelligence, that shines through the eyes of tomorrow’s leaders, those who will perhaps find a “cure” for an ill that has thus far been illusive or invent some new scientific marvel like the young lady who came up with the flashlight that is powered by the human body as it’s battery! These extraordinary students are examples to all of us, young and old, as to what is possible if you want it passionately enough it is going to happen.

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he all candidates election forum hosted by Young Professionals of Campbell River and the Campbell River Mirror touched on the usual important subjects; economic development, job creation, community relationships. There were two questions that were relevant to local students surrounding recreational Greta development Hamilton and the councillors’ vision for people under 45. In terms of recreation, Larry Samson mentioned development for families, such as improvements to the soccer fields to all weather terrain, Strathcona Gardens pool and arena upgrades, and supports the plans for a mountain bike skills park. Other councillors echoed the same ideas, adding illumination of fields at night and underlined the fact Campbell River has a unique outdoors that Cont. page 20

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Skating the line between fact and fiction Breagha ZakaiB Carihi Mirror

If you happen to drive past Carihi on a school day you should see a group of kids with skateboards and backpacks trying to perfect their latest tricks. When asked how often they skate in front of the school, everyone replied with “every chance we get. Before and after school, every break and lunch.” Most carry their boards and books with them at all times, saving that extra trip to their lockers so they can get as much time as possible to skateboard. Rain or shine, the flat concrete surface makes for a great place to hang out and practice. Often skateboarding gets a bad reputation. “People see us wearing hoodies, carrying a

Brandon Rydeen makes use of the convenient covered concrete pad at Carihi that makes a nice skating arena.

skateboard plus a backpack and automatically expect the worst,” says Steven Green. All the boys agreed, even mentioning some

of the misconceptions that go along with it. “We get called Punks and Skids. People assume we all do drugs,” added Kaydin Barton.

One kid chimed in saying he didn’t even go to Carihi but he came to the school a few days a week to skateboard because his didn’t allow it. Skateboarding was introduced in the mid 1950’s and since then has been shaped by those who dedicate themselves it. “We all look up to each other, everyone has a different style,” says Henry Graham. Regardless of how you choose to see the people participating – vandal, athlete, student, slacker, transportation or a fashion statement – skateboarding has been around for two thirds of a century and has become a multibillion dollar industry. With no signs of slowing down, perhaps the one thing we can agree upon is that skateboarding is here to stay.

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Hamilton: Youth issues on the agenda Continued from Pg. 19

the community can better benefit from. Candidate Les Lengyel even mentioned his support for the Youth Center, a project the city’s Youth Action Committee has been spearheading for three years. Former mayor Charlie Cornfield made it clear he wanted the opinion of young adults, and even suggested forming a council such as the local student-based committee, as well as the seniors’ council. In answering the question surrounding vision for people under 45, Cornfield was the only candidate to recognize how large that demographic is, stating the preferences for young families starting their career are different than those of a single 19 to 25 year old living in the same city. He then mentioned the importance of community support for postsecondary education, in order for younger demographics to become young professionals. Nearly every other question that was asked and answered pertained

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Campbell River lacks entertainment for our youth. There are not enough places for teenagers to safely and affordably spend their free time, according to some Carihi students. “There is no outlet for adolescent entertainment without straining us financially,” says Hailey Rutherford. “We

to the economic development of the city. Many councillors offered the idea that young people, to be engaged in job development and therefore support of a growing local economy, can get a trade and start a business. Younger generations becoming young professionals was the goal. Given the audience in attendance at the election forum, the topics discussed were natural, as well as the way the questions were answered. Moreover, youth and students were mentioned fairly often at the forum. I believe our voices will be taken into consideration during development of the city, given that our voices were pertinent even that evening. The only thing I wonder about is the support by the community for youth pursuing the arts, or even academia as opposed to getting a trade. Without the mention of this demographic, or any vision for development by municipal government, I worry artists and students will starve in Campbell River more than they would elsewhere.

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Youth: Vision Students swarm Dogwood Street in headlong rush to hit nearby businesses of a youth centre Evan JohansEn Carihi Mirror

Grade 10 students Chariti Stewart, Hayley Ellis, Raechel Thyne, Julia Tonini, and Aislinn Delorme choose to jaywalk rather than use crosswalks provided for pedestrian convenience.

Have you ever felt a swell of anxiety because of what seems to be thousands of teenagers emerging in clumps, swarming the roadway in front of you? During lunchtime at Carihi, many students go to one of the shops along Dogwood street for lunch, rather than bringing their own. Since the school is located in between two traffic lights on the street, many students crossing the road at the same time can become a big problem for drivers. Recently, the word on the street, on social media, and in the classrooms is about students being fined if they jaywalk in between the two street lights in order to get to class on time, instead of walking to one of the crosswalks. Grade ten student Julia Tonini thinks that it’s reasonable if students are fined, as we have been told before not to jaywalk. She also says

that jaywalking across the street is safe as long as there are no cars. Chariti Stewart agrees about fines being put in effect, and agrees with Aislinn Delorme that crossing the street is not safe. Hayley Ellis, another student at Carihi, thinks it would be alright if a fine was implemented, but to lower the amount for students and minors as they may not have a stable income to pay it. These students and many more can still be seen crossing in the middle of the road rather than one of the two intersections during their lunch times, often running to make it across in order not to inconvenience drivers on the road. It is a rare sight to find high schoolers crossing at dedicated crosswalks during lunchtime hours, as the amount of students in stores make the lines long enough that you’re pressed for time to get back before the bell rings again.

making the rounds From Pg. 20

town feel the same way. Their options revolve around staying home and playing video games or spending Friday nights partying. There is no easy solution to this problem; however the city of Campbell River is working on it. The vision of a youth centre originated from the city’s Youth Action Committee (YAC) three years ago. “YAC came up with the youth centre because as a group we felt that the youth of Campbell River need an inexpensive, safe and welcoming place to go,” says Alysha Wall, a member of the Youth Action Committee. “We decided as a group that we would survey a portion of youth within our middle and high schools.” The survey asked teenagers what they would like to see Campbell River’s youth centre look like. The feedback revealed just how much Campbell River needs a youth centre. The majority of teens that were surveyed felt that they needed a space where they could spend their time without feeling obliged to pay for anything. “The recreation department has been working throughout the year to prepare a comprehensive business case for a youth centre in Campbell River,” says Kevin Elmore, Program Coordinator. “I feel that having a youth centre in Campbell River would be a great asset as it will provides a safe environment for youth to interact and grow.” The city hopes to have the comprehensive business case presented to council in the New Year but if it is passed, it will still be a number of years until we see a youth centre in Campbell River; however it’s great to see the city taking the firsts steps.

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of the season. Braves goaltender Brandon Ward kept it 1-0 until the floodgates finally opened early in the second when the Storm scored three times in a minute and 38 seconds. Coblenz started the onslaught with a powerplay marker, followed in quick succession with tallies by Gage Colpron and Michael Olson. The Storm continued to pour it on, outshooting Saanich 27-3 in the middle frame, as Olson notched his second of the contest and Logan scored twice, and then completed his hat-trick with the lone goal of the third. Stone was pleased with the debut of his new netminder although he only faced 16 shots. “We limited Saanich’s chances but Jesse (Michel) made some big saves when he had to and looked very solid all game,” he said. Michel got the nod after a surprise move earlier this week when the Storm traded former starting goaltender Joey Karrer to the Nelson Leafs of the KIJHL for future considerations. Karrer had led the VIJHL with a 12-2 record. His goals against average of 2.64

was fifth best in league and he had a respectable save percentage of .906. However, Stone felt an upgrade between the pipes was necessary. “During my five game suspension I watched all our games from up top, and you see a lot of things up there that you don’t from the bench,” he said. “I felt goaltending was an area we needed to make a change. From Joey’s (Karrer) point of view, he wants to be a starting goalie and we couldn’t guarantee him that anymore. As it turned out, we had a change to move him to Nelson, which is a great program. I think it will turn out to be a good situation for him.” Michel, a 6’2” native of Port Perry, Ontario, was acquired from the Ottawa Canadiens Junior ‘B’ program. The 19-year-old played in Sweden last season with Sollentuna HC. The Storm continues a busy week of action with a home game tonight (Friday) against the Nanaimo Buccaneers. Puck drop at Rod Brind’Amour Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. Tomorrow they travel to Kerry Park to take on the Islanders.

The Timberline Senior girls volleyball team captured the North Island Championships for the second straight year this past weekend. Despite missing two key players, Megan Turko (concussion) and Aryn Murray (illness), the squad pulled together to win the eight-team tournament without losing a single set. The Wolves opened by beating Gulf Islands 25-8, 25-5 and followed it by another straightset victory against Naniamo 25-10, 25-6. The Wolves then took down Carhi by a score of 25-7, 25-4, followed by a victory over fourth seed Mark Isfeld of

Comox, 25-5, 25-3. They then rolled over Alberni 25-3, 25-10. Ballenas (Parksville), was the next – and most challenging – opponent, and their opposition put up a good fight and played excellent defense in a match that featured some great long rallies and hard hits. In the end, Ballenas lost 25-19, 25-15. The final opponent for the Wolves was Dover Bay, the tournament’s second seed, who they defeated 25-9, 25-9 to win the title. “My whole team played disciplined and energized volleyball,” said Head Coach Terry Philp, “and are ready to host the Island

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Championships this weekend at Timberline in a bid to make it to the provincial Championships later this month in Parksville. “This is a very talented and exciting team and this will be the last opportunity to see them compete in Campbell River,” she said. There are games at Timberline throughout Friday and Saturday, and the semi-finals run on Saturday at 12:30. The bronze match is at 4:00 and the final is set for 5:45. The gym will be set-up for a single court for the last three matches, leaving plenty of room for spectators.

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The most difficult task at Wednesday’s Strathcona Regional District meeting turned out to be trying to nail down a date for a direc-

tor’s get-together. Russ Hotsenpiller, the chief administrative officer of the regional district, tried to pencil in an orientation session for the board, which may see some directors return and

others not, pending Saturday’s election results. Directors Jim Abram and Gerald Whalley are guaranteed to return after being acclaimed but there will be at least one new face on the board as Director Mary

Storry isn’t running for Campbell River city council. Hotsenpiller had suggested the board orientation session be held Jan. 15, 2015 but that caused a stir among directors.

Abram said that date would be difficult for him to make and Area D Director Brenda Leigh thought it would make more sense to wait until after the election to decide on a date. “I think it’s premature

to set dates for a new board when many of them might not be here yet,” Leigh said. “There’s only two people here who have been reelected by acclamation and everyone else might change so we need to

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which was adopted in May of 2010, is for directors’ mail to be left unopened in his or her mailbox. Russ Hotsenpiller, chief administrative officer of the regional district, said in order to change that, a policy amendment would have to be passed by the board. Hotsenpiller agreed with Abram that an argument could be made to have mail opened as soon as it’s received by the regional district’s front office. “This is especially re l e v ant for m ai l addressed to the chair since matters such as upcoming meetings with senior government officials, approvals of various kinds, and possibly notices of pending litigation could be addressed to the chair,” Hotsenpiller wrote in a report to the board. “There is therefore a strong argument for suggesting that such mail should be opened by the officials responsible for corporate administrative matters to determine if specific action is required. In the absence of such a

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There is concern among some Strathcona Regional District Directors that they have been missing out on time sensitive information because of the organization’s mail policy. Area C Director Jim Abram, who is also chair of the regional district board, recently brought the matter before regional district staff. Abram, who lives on Quadra Island, asked that mail addressed to him and sent to the regional district office in Campbell River be opened and processed, as often there are pressing matters that need immediate attention. “As chair, there are things that come in that are time sensitive and need to be dealt with by the board,” Abram said at Wednesday’s board meeting. “There’s no sense for it to sit in my box for two or three days until I can get here, or have it mailed over to me, to find out it’s an ad for a new copier.” The current practice,

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