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Hamper fund falling on hard times To meet goal, donations need to be taken to Hamper Fund depot on Homewood Road KRISTEN DOUGLAS DOUGLAS KRISTEN

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The Knights Knights of of Columbus Columbus are are in in The desperate need need of of donations donations for for this this desperate year’s Christmas Christmas hampers hampers as as they they are are year’s in danger of not being able to pay in danger of not being able to pay the bills. bills. the Keven Gearey Gearey of of the the Knights Knights said said Keven he is having a little difficulty sleephe is having a little difficulty sleeping at at night night because because monetary monetary donadonaing tions are down. tions are down. “As of of last last night night we we had had collected collected “As about 20 20 per per cent cent of of the the funds funds about required to pay this year’s bills,” required to pay this year’s bills,” Gearey said. said. “Including “Including today today Gearey (Thursday), the the depot depot is is open open for for (Thursday), another 15 15 days days to to accept accept donations. donations. another almost over. over.”” ItIt isis almost Gearey said he believes believes part part of of the the Gearey said he problem isis that that the the depot depot has has moved moved problem this year year from from Tyee Tyee Plaza Plaza to to the the mall mall this at 1100 Homewood Road, in behind at 1100 Homewood Road, in behind Perks. Perks. “The downside downside of of the the move move isis that that “The people do do not not know know where where we we are are people and this this has has been been reflected reflected in in the the and donations that that we we have have received received thus thus donations far,”” Gearey Gearey said. said. far, “The reason reason for for the the move move isis simsim“The ple: we we have have to to find find aa space space available available ple: at the the time time of of the the effort effort that that isis availavailat able and rent free. ” able and rent free.” As of of Wednesday Wednesday evening, evening, the the As Knights of of Columbus Columbus have have proproKnights cessed 907 907 applications applications for for hampers, hampers, cessed with four four more more days days remaining remaining for for with applications to come in. applications to come in. “Judging by by the the average average of of 60 60 “Judging

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In aa happier happier moment, moment, the the Knights Knights of of Columbus’ Columbus’ Ken Ken Niesen, Niesen, left, left, and and John John Gernon, Gernon, far far right, right, accept accept 36 36 Tim’s Tim’s Teddys, Teddys, as as well well as as aa In $7,980 cheque cheque from from Tim Tim Hortons Hortons manager manager Darcy Darcy Purcell, Purcell, centre, centre, for for the the Knights Knights of of Columbus Columbus Hamper Hamper Fund. Fund. The The money money was was raised raised $7,980 through the the sale sale of of Tim Tim Hortons’ Hortons’ smile smile cookies. cookies. through

applications aa day, day, we we will will be be about about applications 1,150 this year, ” Gearey said. 1,150 this year,” Gearey said. To help help the the charitable charitable organizaorganizaTo tion fill fill the the hampers, hampers, which which contain contain tion either a ham or a turkey, toys, and either a ham or a turkey, toys, and other non-perishable non-perishable food food items, items, other the Knights Knights are are asking asking for for donadonathe tions which can be dropped off at at tions which can be dropped off the hamper hamper depot. depot. the Donations of of money, money, non-pernon-perDonations ishable food food and and new new toys toys can can be be ishable

dropped off off at at the the depot depot Monday Monday to to dropped Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. “As has has always always been been the the case, case, these these “As donations are are absolutely absolutely essential essential to to donations the success of the effort,” Gearey the success of the effort,” Gearey said. said. “These hampers hampers do do not not only only go go to to “These the most vulnerable and marginalthe most vulnerable and marginalized but but also also to to aa large large number number of of the the ized ‘working poor, ’ people who are hav‘working poor,’ people who are having difficulty difficulty meeting meeting all all the the normal normal ing

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morning on on Saturday, Saturday, Dec. Dec. 19. 19. morning Volunteers are also needed to help help Volunteers are also needed to deliver the the hampers hampers on on the the morning morning deliver of the the 19th. 19th. of For those in in need need of of aa hamper, hamper, For those applications are are available available until until Dec. Dec. applications at the the Campbell Campbell River River EmployEmploy88 at ment and and Income Income Assistance Assistance Office Office ment (833A 14th 14th Ave.). Ave.). (833A To contact contact the the Hamper Hamper Depot, Depot, call call To 250-914-3716. 250-914-3716.

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For some, the holiday season hasn’t really arrived until they’ve seen a parade. The floats, lights, and jolly ‘ol Saint Nick’s belly jiggling like a bowl full of jelly just seems to turn the season from simply “winter” into a celebration of hope and joy. Well, those people are in luck. As has become tradition here in Campbell River, the trucks will be out tonight (Friday) in all their splendour – decked out in lights, inflatable snowmen, glistening Christmas trees and happy smiling faces, bringing the joy of the season to those they pass on the South Island highway. The trucks will leave from Rockland Road at 5 p.m. and arrive downtown at Tyee Plaza (the last truck is scheduled to arrive at 6 p.m.) where they will remain on display for all to enjoy. While the trucks are en route, the first 300 children at Spirit Square will receive a free glow stick while Shoo Shoo the Clown entertains along with Annie Handley and Dave Devindisch performing on stage.

Gather around the fire pit and wait for the jolliest of fellows in red to arrive with Mayor Andy Adams for the official Christmas tree lighting ceremony, or peruse the downtown shops participating in Starlight Shopping and finish up – or for some of us, begin – your Christmas shopping, raking in the deals and supporting local retailers. Newly-elected cochairs of the Downtown Business Improvement Association Lisa Whitmore and Heather Gordon Murphy, along with their board and events coordinator Jan Wade are excited to invite the public down to the city’s core to celebrate the

community. “Being in downtown Campbell River, one is always surrounded by amazing natural beauty. No matter where you may be in downtown, when you look up you will see trees, mountains, and often the ocean. In the very recent past there have been new buildings, renovations and businesses popping up in various parts of downtown,” they say. “So if you haven’t been downtown in a while, we invite you to come on down, have a walk around, take in our beautiful sights, stop into a shop and have a chat … and don’t forget to look up!”

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Woman seeks owner of dog that attacked her pet A Campbell River woman is seeking the owner of a 50-60 pound “pit bull-like” dog that attacked her seven-yearold, 18-pound American Eskimo dog on Nov. 23. It was around 10:45 a.m. that day when Adel Elias, her dog Heidi and a friend and her friend’s six-month-old puppy

were walking up the Millennium Trail hill. “We were about 60 – 100 feet from a bend in the trail when two dogs appeared coming down around the bend in the trail,” Elias said in a report to the animal control office. “As soon as I saw them, I put my dog on a sit and bent down to

leash her. Before, I could attach the leash a tannish or tawny pit bull-appearing dog had raced up to us and grabbed her by the neck. “I think, I said something to the owner but I don’t remember exactly what. The owner of pit bull ran up to it and grabbed it.”

Elias’ memory of the incident is incomplete but she says, “I think she told me to leave her dog alone as I was trying to pry its teeth open. I told her he was going to kill my dog.” Elias said she had to fend off another, smaller dog and took it to the owner before returning

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Stitches were needed to close up Heidi’s wound after being attacked by another dog.

It was a 15-20-minute walk to return to our vehicles. “My dog’s head, chest and feet were saturated with blood,” she says. “She was completely limp in my arms, but she was still able to walk a short distance when she became too heavy for me to carry.” The other dog appears to have grabbed her by the neck on both sides under her ears. At the vet, she was given sedation and 10 or more stitches to close the tears in her skin. Her left eye also appears to have sustained damage but not

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I read with interest this morning “Tidemark facelift proposed. Sounds like a pretty tight space for all that is proposed for an already cramped area. Unless…a new Library on the three-acre site was built. The old Library could become a public art space and much more. It would be much easier to get funding for a new Library, (from three levels of government) than almost any other public construction and it is attached to the Tidemark. Libraries are not what they used to be. They are gathering space for all ages from children to seniors Continued on Pg. 8

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Well, that was a short honeymoon. New PM Justin Trudeau was ushered into power amid a mood of positivity and change. After a Conservative government that, in its later years, had been mired in numerous spending scandals, from $8 orange juice to Mike Duffy’s trial, any new leader had to campaign to be clean. And Trudeau did, decrying tax cuts for the rich that would have benefitted him and other members of Canada’s one per cent. But now, having settled in, Trudeau suddenly has no problem accepting taxpayer money for things he could easily afford for himself. The Trudeau family’s two nannies will be paid for out of the public purse, We say: The P.M. not the Trudeau family bank account. can certainly That’s an astoundingly afford to pay for tone-deaf decision for a government just comit himself ing into power to make. Especially after an election that wasn’t just fought over corruption and overspending, but over public access to child care. On the spending side, Mr. Trudeau can certainly afford to pay for his own childcare needs. This year the PM will be paid $334,800, which happens to be more than 10 times the median income in Canada. While other Canadians fret about finding a daycare they can afford, has space, and trust with their kids, at least one family can relax. During the campaign, each of the parties had their plans for child care, with the NDP advocating a publicly funded system, the Tories looking to tax breaks for the middle (and wealthy) classes, and the Liberals… they promised to start working on a plan within 100 days of taking office. Well, they certainly applied that zeal for action to taking care of their leader’s childcare needs. Let’s hope they drop the government funded nannies and start worrying about the rest of Canadians within the next couple of months. C’mon Mr. Trudeau. The clock is ticking! -Black Press

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denier…. Oh wait, the International Union for Conservation of Nature “Red List” says that’s about right, and the population trend is no longer “decreasing” but is now “unknown.” None of this is to deny that our climate is warming, or that the Industrial Revolution and carbon fuel use are part of the picture. It’s the religious zeal, misuse of data and attacks on skeptics that are troubling. B.C. already leads the country with its small but broadbased carbon tax, about which Clark will boast at every opportunity in Paris. We won’t see the B.C. Liberal government’s final “Climate 2.0” plan until next spring, but their advisory committee wants to start jacking up the carbon tax in 2018. Northern and Interior B.C. folks are assured they will receive bigger rebates to reflect the fact that they pay more carbon tax to drive long distances in the cold. And B.C.’s aggressive 2020 greenhouse gas target? The government admits we’re not going to make that, because the economy is growing. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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COMMUNITY UPDATE DECEMBER 4, 2015 FORESTRY TASK FORCE Request for Applications The City of Campbell River is inviting interested members of the public to apply to serve on the City’s Forestry Task Force. The City is looking for seven (7) members who have experience and expertise in the coastal forest industry and community forests. The purpose of the Forestry Task Force is to build on the work of the previous Future of Forestry Task Force and: 1. in cooperation and consultation with the Forest Industry Governments, First Nations, Organizations and the public to provide City Council with recommendations, advice and guidance on relevant forest issues and initiatives to enhance the sustainability of the forest sector for the beneﬁt of the City of Campbell River. 2. to enhance and retain existing business and attract new forest investment capital creating jobs and economic growth for Campbell River. 3. to secure a community forest license for the City of Campbell River that will generate revenue, create employment, protect our watershed and wildlife habitat, enhance tourism and recreation, provide job training, research and education, and promote non-timber forest resource business opportunities. Appointments to the task force will be for a maximum of 24 months. Information and applications are at City Hall or at www.campbellriver.ca

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing regarding the following will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 St. Ann’s Road in Campbell River, B.C. at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015. Property owners are required to provide all tenants, leaseholders and occupants with a copy of this Public Hearing Notice. A copy of this proposed bylaw may be inspected at the City Hall, Community Planning & Development Services Department on any regular business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, from Friday 4 December 2015 to Monday 14 December 2015. All persons who believe that their interests are aﬀected by the proposed Bylaw will be aﬀorded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw that is the subject of this hearing. Please note that legal considerations prevent Council from receiving any representations or submissions after the close of the Public Hearing. A speakers list will be available for persons wishing to speak at the Public Hearing. You may register in advance by calling 250-286-5700 or in person immediately before the Public Hearing. Prior registration is not essential to be able to speak at the Public Hearing, but is recommended. Proposal for 891 Kalmar Road, by Mr. and Mrs. Power (City File ZON 15-046): Bylaw No. 3596, 2015: To amend Zoning Bylaw 3250, 2006, to rezone the property located at 891 Kalmar Road from Residential One (R-1) to Residential One A (R-1A) to allow for a secondary suite. Legal Description: LOT 14, SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 1, COMOX DISTRICT, PLAN 24303 Contact: City of Campbell River, Community Planning & Development Services Department at 250-286-5726.

Apply today! Deadline is 4:30 PM Friday, January 8, 2016

NOTICE OF 2016 FINANCIAL PLAN (BUDGET) MEETINGS

Questions? Please contact Peter Wipper, City Clerk at 250-286-5700 or email peter.wipper@campbellriver.ca.

Campbell River City Council will consider the 2016-2020 Financial Plan during meetings to be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 St. Ann’s Road, Campbell River, B.C. on: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

December 7 December 8 December 9 December 10

9 am – 3 pm 9 am – 3 pm 9 – 11:30 am 9 am – 2 pm

1:30 – 3 pm (optional) (optional)

Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide Council with comments and suggestions on the Financial Plan at the beginning of the Monday and Tuesday meetings starting at 9 am (5 minutes maximum per presentation). Presenters are encouraged register in advance by calling 250-286-5700. People unable to attend in person are invited to send their comments in writing by either emailing them to info@campbellriver.ca or by delivering or mailing them to City Hall: 301 St. Ann’s Road, Campbell River, BC, V9W 4C7. In order for Council to consider written comments it is recommended that they be received at City Hall as soon as possible. Council will not have an opportunity to review written comments received after 4:30 pm on Monday, December 7th.

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Financial Plan meetings will be broadcast live on the City’s website (www.campbellriver. ca) and can be viewed by clicking on “Council Webcasts and Agendas” and “View Council Webcasts”. Financial Plan documents will be available on the City’s website by clicking on “Council Webcasts and Agendas” and then clicking on “View Council Agendas and Minutes on CivicWeb”. For additional information phone 250-286-5700 or email info@campbellriver.ca.

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Police seek hit and run driver after pedestrian knocked into ditch A hit and run driver knocked a pedestrian into the ditch on Tuesday and Campbell River RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the driver. Nicholas Benner was walking along Petersen Road Dec. 1 at approximately 6 p.m. in pouring rain with poor visibility. “I was walking towards Petersen from Willis. I noticed there was a vehicle turned onto Willis,” Benner said. Benner had his cap pulled down to protect himself from the rain while walking along the shoulder of the road. “Next thing I knew I got hit, spun around and went into the ditch,” Benner said. “The vehicle did not stop he kept going towards the inland highway.” The incident left Benner in pain and possibly a fractured arm. “My whole right hand side of my ribs was sore,” he said. “I might have a hairline fracture of my forearm.” The suspect vehicle was described as a smokygrey, newer model four-door SUV or Jeep type vehicle missing a passenger side mirror. If anyone has further information regarding this vehicle, you are asked to contact the Campbell River RCMP at 250-286-6221 or Crime Stoppers and reference file 2015-14264.

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Days before budget meetings are to get underway, city council is already facing a recommended 1.4 per cent tax increase next year in order to sustain general operations. That’s prior to the addition of any service level changes that council may or may not wish to make during 2016 budget planning which takes place next week. St ar t i ng Mon d ay, council will hammer out a financial plan for the city’s $63.4 million operating budget – a slight increase over 2015’s $63.3 million budget – which includes general, airport, water and sewer funds. Myriah Foort, the city’s finance manager, said it’s

been the goal of staff to deliver a budget to council that minimizes taxation impacts. “The focus for 2016 financial planning has been to stabilize the annual tax rate increase for current and future years, while providing ongoing funding to maintain base service levels, allowing for moderate increases in service levels and also to provide funding for ongoing maintenance and investment in capital infrastructure,” Foort said. “As such, the budget parameters include a conservative annual allocation for each component of the city’s budget and replaces the large swings in tax increases with consistent and predictable values.” This past year, Campbell River residents saw

a 1.69 per cent in their property taxes while in 2014 taxes rose by 2.92 per cent and in 2013, by 3.91 per cent. This year also saw tax increases to the Utilities 2 and the Managed Forest class. Combined, those increases generated an additional $95,000 in revenue for the city. Foort said in 2016, a one per cent residential tax increase would increase revenues by approximately $250,000. She added that council gave direction to staff to be fiscally conservative when building its budgets, with no new or altered services to be included unless the increases were confined to: wage and benefit, contractual, utility, changes imposed on the city through legislation, or special obliga-

tions such as collective bargaining agreements and the municipal election which occurs every four years. Foort said the focus going into this year’s budget planning is to move “to long-term strategic planning from a short-term year by year focus.” To that end, staff have developed a financial plan that Foort said “provides stability for the city’s citizens while providing adequate funding for all levels of city services.” That includes funding for: inflationary costs in the city’s base budget (items such as staff, fire and RCMP, which the city is required to pay for), moderate increases to service levels, onetime projects, and the city’s capital program (water and sewer).

Council will form its 2016 budget starting Monday, Dec. 7 with a 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. session to work on the city’s base budget. On Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. council will discuss its capital budget and on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. council is expected to consider any service level changes. An afternoon session that same day, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. is optional, as is an additional session on Thursday, Dec. 10 that if needed, will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All meetings will take place at City Hall and the public is welcome to sign up in advance to make a presentation to council at the start of the Monday and Tuesday meetings.

City Council appointed three members to Campbell River’s Airport Authority Commission Nov. 23 to replace those whose term has expired. Council endorsed the Campbell River Airport Authority’s recommendation to appoint Sean Smith, Corby Lamb and Jeannette Ferguson for a

three-year term. Smith is a returning commission member whose term had expired. Lamb is the board chair of the Chamber of Commerce and has experience with both corporate and local aircraft operators. Ferguson has worked for the Edmonton Air-

port Authority and held aviation positions in Alberta. “City Council and the Airport Authority sincerely thank outgoing board member Jim Johnson and Ed Wilcock for their contributions during their three-year term,” says Susan Sinnott, Airport Authority

Chair. “We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the exceptional members we’ve had on this board in the past, and to note that the outstanding calibre of applicants continues to make selection of members very challenging – in a good way.” In December 2010,

Council created the A i r p or t Aut h or it y, with three of the nine appointments timed to end each year to ensure continuity. The Campbell River Airport Authority is delegated by City Council to manage and operate the Campbell River Airport on behalf of the city.

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that IS the highway, next to Quadra ferry dock, closer to Campbellton and northbound traffic, continuation of the Seawalk and the Spit. Without the Info Centre, this would free up much more space for the Art Gallery to expand. A two-story library on the three-acre area would be a beautiful addition to our interesting waterfront. In the last election

this three-acre area was to be a priority this year or 2016. Let’s get started with some grass. It should have been grassed over 20 years ago to keep the whole area in the our hands but never to late, a new Library and Info.Centre would be a good thing today. Mary Teer on behalf of The Art Group at Sybil Andrews Cottage

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That recent 3 km was the last stretch that needed to be done be done to complete the widening of the highway the entire distance from Campbell River and Sayward, Stone said. Vancouver Island has received the bulk of the provincial funding for cycling improvements, Stone said, citing “another $1.4 million of additional cycling investments on top of the 1.8 million that we did here.” “It is a huge safety improvement for walkers, joggers and bike riders,” confirmed Sayward Deputy Mayor Norm Kirschner, expressing his thanks to the government for their partnership in the project. And it’s only the beginning of a grand plan for the province, according to Stone. “Through B.C. on the Move (the government’s 10-year transportation plan), the government will invest $18 million over the next three years to partner with communities to build new bike lanes and trails throughout B.C. “The program will also widen shoulders, double the frequency of sweeping and implement safety improvements on provincial highways in areas with a high volume of cyclists. “We need to make sure that cyclists have a safe opportunity to actually get on a bike and know they can get from A to B in one piece.”

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“We couldn’t be happier to see Brick in Storm colours again,” Stone said. “He was a huge reason for our success down the stretch (last season).” Welyk, nicknamed “Brick Wall-yk” last season, said he’s looking forward to putting the Storm jersey on again. “It’s a fantastic feel-

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Nov. 30 Standings

CR 8 Ball Association

Nov. 25 Standings

Nov. 27 Standings

November 28th Standings

Week Quarter Buddy’s 31.5 157.5 Da Bears 28.5 153.5 C. R. Bowling Ctr 39.0 149.0 Boston Brutes 16.0 132.5 Leeson Lake 29.0 127.0 Alley Cats 27.0 125.0 Not Pensioners 18.0 97.5 Clippers 27.0 94.0 Storries Creek Golfers 4.0 62.0 Team Hi Scratch Game Da Bears Hi Scratch Series Da Bears Hi Handicap Game Boston Brutes Hi Handicap Series Boston Brutes Individual Hi Scratch Game Hi Scratch Series Hi Handicap Game Handicap Series

Team Standings 2ND Storrie Bailey W Stars #2 Bailey W Stars #1 CR Floors Rockin’ Rollers Lucky Strikes “Break” Bitzis N.I. Comm Team High Scr Game High Hdcp Game High Scr Series High Hdcp Series Individual: High Scr Game High Hdcp Game High Scr Series High Hdcp Series POA

YTD 331.5 343.0 322.0 208.5 311.0 292.0 275.0 282.0 281.0 776 2179 999 2696

Richie Dunn Shane Konkle Richie Dunn Richie Dunn

255 612 308 738

Clean Game (170 average or under) Richie Dunn, Hank Modras & Randy Guttormson

YTD 26 17 22 14 16 17 25 7

QTR 85.5 110.5 94 91 66.5 92 104.5 76

“Break” Bitzis Baily W Stars #1 “Break” Bitzis 2ND Storrie

620 864 1747 2470

Josie Ladouceur Tristine Pederson Iona Wheatley Shelly Henderson Shelly Henderson

189 254 498 666 +66

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November 26th Standings

Teams WK Heavy Balls 36.5 Nesbitt Is. Coffee 20.5 Is. Fever Travel 15.0 Marine Harvest 21.0 Smokies 19.0 Team High Scr Game High Hdcp Game High Scr Series High Hdcp Series LADIES Hi Scratch Game

YTD 340.0 320.5 315.5 298.5 277.5

Teams Gimps Steve Marshalls Quinsam Auto Bowl Mates Odd Balls

Smokies Smokies Gimps Heavy Balls Heavy Balls

WK 35.0 17.0 22.0 24.0 10.0

YTD 265.5 264.0 261.0 248.0 229.5

535 1479 706 1985

Denise Kennedy Darlene Woods Hi Scratch Series Pam Stevens Hi Handicap Game Denise Kennedy Handicap Series Pam Stevens MEN Hi Scratch Game Ray Stormo Hi Scratch Series Ray Stormo Hi Handicap Game Ray Stormo Handicap Series George Muskovich

232 550 278 697 258 582 274 688

Team King Pins AFC Strikers Class Act Quinsam Auto The “EH” Team

QTR 64 59.5 54 50.5 47

Total 130 127.5 106 128.5 125

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Team Name The Gimps Chucking Awesome Killer B’s Wingnuts Alvin & Chipmunks Aztec A Spare I Guess Bowlderdash Whatever Works C&C

YTD 245.5 237 229 226.5 215 197 193 185

Team Flyers Hopefuls Spare Shtrs Happy Wdrs Amigos

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Robert Rodgers Leonard Marshall Robert Rodgers Leonard Marshall

255 278 664 731

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Michelle Palmer Michelle Palmer Michelle Palmer Michelle Palmer

213 254 579 702

TEAMS High Scr Game High Hcp Game High Scr Series High Hcp Series

Teams Quarter Won YTD Friggin’ 10 Pin 50.5 108.5 Canada Plus 41.0 103.0 Awl Tec 27.5 100.5 Spare Talent 27.0 97.0 The B.U.F.F.S 24.0 83.0 King Pins 24.0 83.0 Screaming Eagle’s 24.0 91.0 Ryan’s Pizzeria 22.0 74.0 Team Scr Game Friggin’ 10 Pin 764 Team Hcp Game Spare Talent 947 Team Scr Series Friggin’ 10 Pin 2240 Team Hcp Series Friggin’ 10 Pin 2726 Scr Game Men/Women Hcp Series Men/Women Gene Belanko 244 Robert Rodgers 723 Denise Kennedy 226 Devon Rodgers 702 Hcp Game Men/Women Most POA Men/Women Gene Belanko 271 Gene Belanko +65 Denise Kennedy 280 Denise Kennedy +76 Scr Series Men/Women Robert Rodgers 690 Devon Rodgers 564

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League Standings Eagles Filthy 5 33 Freddie’s Shooters JJ’s Perfect Racks 31 Curling Club United Eagles Oldtimers 30 Freddie’s Leftovers Eagles Talons 30 JJ’s Exotic Shots Eagles Rockers 26 Quinsam Q’s Eagles Navigators 23 Quinsam Mighty Cues Curling Club Divas 22

GOLDEN CRYSTALS THURSDAY P.M. SENIORS (Over 50) Team Name 2nd QTR Team Name 2nd QTR Tasmanian Devils 18 Muskrats 9 Gophers 12 Prairie Dogs 9 Chipmunks 10 Hedgehogs 7 Rug Rats 8.5 Marmots 6.5 WEEKLY TEAM SCORES Points Over Series Average Tazmanian Devils + 269 High Scratch Game Gophers 870 High Scratch Series Tazmanian Devils 2516 INDIVIDUAL SCORES Pins Over Agerage Game Men Richard Neal + 80 Ladies Shirley McKeever + 84 Pins Over Agerage Series Men Richard Neal + 158 Ladies Cathy Waugh + 102 High Scratch Game Men John Andrews 261 Ladies Oliva Milan 257 High Scratch Series Men Richard Neal 683 Ladies Oliva Milan 611

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Special Feats E - EROS Andy Paul Steve Denroche Terry O’Brien Bob Weise Mike Spence Gerry Davis First Attempts B. Robertson

735 970 2056 2701

Total 111 111 97 VIJHL Standings 120 North Division 84 Team GP W L T OTL PTS 686 Storm 26 19 5 1 1 40 926 Buccaneers 26 12 11 1 2 27 1903 Glacier Kings 27 11 13 0 3 25 2559 O. Generals 26 6 18 1 1 14 223 246 South Division 602 Team GP W L T OTL PTS 662 Cougars 26 21 4 1 0 43 182 Wolves 26 14 9 0 3 31 248 Islanders 27 13 13 1 0 27 489 Panthers 27 10 15 1 1 22 669 Braves 27 9 14 2 2 22

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Z - Ten Zeroes Trevor Willchuck Andy Paul Brehon Denroche Todd Sader Alf Prevost Gerry Davis Steve Denroche Brent Coward

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Week 9 Results - November 25, 2015 5 Eagles Rockers VS Eagles Filthy 5 0 5 Eagles Navigators VS Quinsam Q’s 0 1 Curling CLub United VS Freddie’s Leftovers 4 1 JJ’s Exotic Shooters VS Curling Club Divas 4 1 Freddie’s Shooters VS Eagles Talons 4 1 Quinsam Mighty Cues VS JJ’s Perfect Racks 4 Eagles Oldtimers VS BYE

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November 26th Standings

Week 12

Pts This Week 16.0 35.0 31.0 28.0 21.0 27.0 13.0 23.0 10.0 16.0

MEN High Scr Game High Hcp Game High Scr Series High Hcp Series

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YTD 148.0 133.5 122.5 122.5 110.5 107.0 101.5 99.0 83.5 72.0

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Storm handle Saanich There was just one game on the schedule for the Campbell River Storm on the weekend, a road affair in Saanich. Their 6-2 victory over the Braves ensured a perfect November, nine wins in nine games. The Storm gave up a goal early in the first period to Saanich’s top line of Cameron Kovesdi, Dale McCabe and, ex WHL’er Brandon Fushimi. A l e x R o s o l ow s k y ensured, however, that lead would be shortlived. His first of three goals came at 9:06. Gage Colpron won an offensive zone face off, muscled himself and the puck into the low slot area and then passed to Rosolowsky who buried it. The Braves regained the lead 6:50 into the second period. McCabe took a cross ice pass from Fushimi and fired it

belonged to Campbell River. They scored three goals and outshot the Braves 16-6. Kobe Oishi, Rosolowsky and Joe Gage were the goal scorers. Gage’s goal was a beauty. Oishi fished the puck out of a tangle in front of the Storm net and slid a short pass to Gage. At full speed, no one could catch him and after a nice inside outside move he slid the puck past Saanich goalie Riley Mathieson. The Storm were full value for the 6-2 victory, outshooting their opponent 40-20. The victory extended Campbell River’s lead in the North Division to 13 points. The Storm’s next action is the Teddy Bear Toss Game, Friday night at the Brindy where they’ll face the Glacier Kings.

past Matt Kostiw before the goaltender could get across his crease. That would be it for Saanich. Campbell River’s play intensified and that wasn’t any more evident than on the penalty kill. In the second period, they served two penalties and scored two short-handed goals, the VIJHL’s league leading 7th and 8th of the season. With Darryl Senholt in the box for tripping, Rosolowsky was forechecking deep in the Saanich end. He stole the puck in the corner, circled the net and picked up his second goal of the night, this time unassisted. Late in the period, a Saanich turnover in the neutral zone led to a Colpron breakaway, a quick deke and the Storm’s second shortie of the night. The third period

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Over the past number of years, the Salmon River was fished heavy by anglers coming from Campbell River and when the locals say the fishing is not what it used to be, they might be right. Vern Skogan, at the age of 92, sat down with me at the Rainbows End Golf course and, as he enjoyed his cup of coffee, recalled many memories of days gone by fishing the Salmon River. Vern was born in Vancouver and has lived in Sayward all his life. He worked in logging and on the fish boats.

On the weekend and if the weather is good the Hump, Shelter Point and the Lighthouse are being fished for winter springs and average-sized fish can be close to 14 pounds. Some boats have been spotted along Willow Point and getting a salmon for Christmas will be a bonus. Those getting out will spend less time on the water and daylight hours are getting shorter.

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Many of his fishing buddies have moved or have passed away but many memories of fishing the Salmon River are with him. In his younger days, he fished the Salmon River with John Whellen, Ian Sutherland and Red Webster. On many occasions, Vern would venture out to other areas and fish the Gold, Quinsam and Nimpkish rivers.

well in certain rivers. Back in the day, it was difficult to get fishing tackle and, at times, Vern drove to Courtenay to purchase spinning gear for the river. I was surprised to learn that Vern Skogan has 13 children who also enjoy fishing but don’t get out much. Theses days on the Salmon River its quiet with a few anglers around during certain times of the year. The Salmon River is best fished by drifting a boat or inflatable and there are log jams to deal with. Today there are a select few that will

Fly fishing was a big part of his recreation fishing and his first hand tied fly was simply pink thread wound on a hook that worked

In recent weeks I have received emails from new people who have moved here and requested fishing information. Many anglers have been getting out and are fishing the area for bottom fish.

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