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Lois Tirebuck (centre) is ready to roll in the first-ever Canada Day Bed Race to support the Campbell River Hospital Foundation with help from other hospital foundation board and hospital staff (clockwise from left) Leslie Coates of the Hospital Foundation, Trevor Despins, Dave Bazowski, Myra Egan, Cathy Voth and Stacey Marsh, Hospital Foundation executive director.

Pure bedlam to boost Canada Day fun The possibility of a bed-on collission is sure to spice up the anticipation for the inaugural Great Canada Day Bed Race. Organized jointly by the Campbell River Hospital Foundation and Campbell River Daybreak

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Rotary Club, spectators will witness fast paced action and the afore-mentioned bed-on collisions. Luckily, celebrity judges will be on hand for damage control, including shattered egos and side-splitting pains from

uncontrollable laughter. The purpose is simple, to raise money while participating in a community-building event in downtown Campbell River. Families, businesses, schools and community organizations can

partake in friendly competition by racing beds all in the name of community spirit and helping to raise money for two incredible charities. “Charity bed races aren’t a Continued on Page A2

Residential and business taxes will be going up this year to not only balance this year’s budget but to improve a bleak looking financial situation in 2012. Residential taxpayers will see their tax bill increase by four per cent while business taxes will rise by half a per cent, council decided Friday during its final day of budget discussions. On an average home, assessed at $268,000, that means an extra $39 per year. An average business, valued at $147,000, will see an increase of roughly $25 per year. All other tax sectors, including utilities, will not see any increase. Council had toyed with the possibility of raising residential taxes by as much as 13 per cent to help balance the budget but a number of cuts and draws from reserves allowed council to work with a smaller figure. “I think people will be very Continued on Page A2

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Continued from Page 1 relieved at the small increase,” said Coun. Mary Storry. The first one per cent increase in residential taxes, which generates $147,000 for the city, will be used against the deficit for 2011. Dollars coming from the business tax increase, which generates $25,000 for the city, and the additional three per cent residential tax increase (441,639), will be put towards the deficit for 2012, which is expected to be worse than this year at $2.71 million. That was just a small part of a budget that not all councillors agreed on. Coun. Ziggy Stewart did not support the budget as he felt more could have been done to address the city’s tough financial position. “There’s a lot of

things going on and no one wants to address it. We’re just going in the wrong way and there’s something fundamentally wrong with what council’s doing right now,” said Stewart who wanted even more cuts to services. After increasing tax rates, council went to work chopping budgets in order to erase a $1.59 million deficit. R ive rc o r p ’s bu d get was the first to be slashed. InFilm ($50,000) and the Forestry Task Force ($40,500), which were previously funded through Rivercorp, will receive funds from council’s contingency fund this year, which allowed council to cut Rivercor p’s budget down to $470,180. A further $26,000 for the city’s portion of the cruise ship dock lease was also be taken out of the Rivercorp budget. “I’ve been involved

with Rivercorp for the past five years,” said Stewart. “The return on investment hasn’t been there. It hasn’t fulfilled my vision of what Rivercorp is supposed to be. I just can’t support them anymore.” Storry said the lack of support for Rivercorp runs deeper. “It’s not just council, the public’s lost faith,” said Storry. “The public has said we want these things to happen and we don’t think Rivercorp is the vehicle to do it.” The city also has to make up a $22,924 Rivercorp deficit. The RCMP budget was slashed by $36,519 in wages. Adams proposed the cut after discovering an extra staffer, a crime analyst, is not anticipated to begin work until May 1. Adams then went further, and decreased the city’s operations budget and the parks

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and recreation departm e n t ’s bu d g e t by $260,000. “I’ve been repeatedly looking at how to reduce operating expenditures,” said Adams. “We need to have our house in order and we can’t continue to deplete our reserves. “We need to have some impact today (Friday) on the structural deficit. “The dollar amount isn’t a lot in the grand scheme of things but it’s a start.” Council also passed a motion for a review of all city department budgets to try and identify further reductions. Cuts to services, dipping into reserves and increasing taxes left the city with a surplus of $328,003, which will likely be put towards next year’s budget. Money taken out of reserves included: ■ $479,561 from the

Allowance for Assessment Appeals reserve to reduce the 2011 deficit. ■ $200,000 from the fleet replacement reserve to go towards the 2011 deficit. ■ $20,000 from the gaming reserve for a new RCMP finger printing machine. ■ $15,000 from the gaming reserve for Campbell River Creative Industries Council to set up a booth at a tourism and development convention. ■ $11,000 from the gaming reserve to Rivercorp for computers and a cash register. In addition, a library lighting retrofit was approved at $12,000 from the community works fund; $450,000 from the parks parcel tax will go towards improving Robron Park and $9,500 will go to the Laughing Willow Community Garden from the parks parcel tax.

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Continued from Page 1 new idea, but they can be very successful and fun,” says Ron May, event co-chair with Sandra Poirer. “We are looking forward an event that will become an annual favorite in Campbell River on Canada Day.” The race consists of teams of five pushing their bed down the

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Home owner fights off invader A man used a small rock pick hammer to fend off a thief climbing through his kitchen window. Campbell River RCMP say the home invasion occurred on Friday, around 2:45 a.m., in the 500 block of Rockland Rd. The home owner was awoken by the sound of the break-in, confronted the thief and hit him with the hammer before the culprit fled on foot. The resident then called 911 and Mounties showed up with the police dog. However, the dog lost the scent a few blocks away. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

alleged he was found in possession of a small amount of cocaine and hundreds of dollars in cash. He was later released from custody on conditions, but on March 30, Johannson was arrested again for allegedly breaching his bail. Police say Johannson was a passenger in a vehicle and the male driver was found with cocaine. The driver cannot be named until he is charged. Police are recommending he be charged with trafficking. Johannson is

charged with possession, trafficking and breach of a court order. His next court appearance is scheduled for April 11.

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Unlocked vehicles present “crimes of opportunity” for thieves, say police. It also doesn’t help when valuables and cash are left in plain view, inside the unlocked cars and trucks. The latest thefts from vehicles occurred in the 100 block of Thulin St. and the 100 block of

Larwood Rd. Overnight last Thursday and Friday, someone tried breaking into the Sharpening Shop on 15th Avenue. The culprit tried to pry and kick open the door, but failed to get inside.

Fake $50 bills Police are warning merchants to have a good look at the cash bills they receive. Some counterfeit $50 bills turned up in the city last week. RCMP said the reproduction of the bills was of poor quality.

Two arrests for accused trafficker A 51-year-old Campbell River man is in custody after being arrested twice in five days. Dennis Johannson was held in jail for allegedly breaching his bail conditions put in place following his first arrest. According to RCMP, Johannson was arrested by members of the Street Crimes Unit following a drug investigation on March 26. It is

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Fundraising for Japan The rebuilding from the disaster in Japan is just beginning, and the Japanese and Nikkei Community of Campbell River, Comox Valley, and Area are still fundraising for money to go to the Canadian Red Cross who are helping the affected. There was a fundraising drive at Quality Foods on April 1 and they were able to collect over $1,000 due to the generosity of the Quality Foods customers. There are still the fundraising events planned in April. The following businesses in CR and Comox have already provided a Red Cross Donation Box: Katie’s Rice Box (C.R.), Koto Japanese Restaurant (C.R.), Saka’s Pier Restaurant (C.R.), Sushi Kobo Takeout (Comox), and Wasabiya Japanese Sushi Cafe (C.R.) There will also be a Rock Climb-A-Thon on Thursday April 7t from 6-9 p.m. Three hours of non-stop rock climbing by a local climber at On the Rocks Climbing Gym and Espresso Bar in Campbell River. There will be a donation box there for those who want to donate and watch. There will also be a Garage Sale on April 16 at 10 a.m. at 745 S. Alder in Campbell River. This will be a multifamily event and 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Finally there will be a Charity Concert for Japan Disaster Relief by Young Musicians and Performers. The tentative date and time is Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m. at the Campbell River Baptist Church - 260 S. Dogwood Campbell River. Admission will be by donation and 100 per cent of proceeds will go to the Canadian Red Cross.

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Emergency preparedness is on people’s minds these days. That seems to be evidenced by the popularity of the Strathcona Re gional District’s emergency preparedness seminars last Thursday. More than 50 people attended the evening session held at the Campbell River Search

and Rescue building in Willow Point and the morning session was just as full. Seminar presenter Howie Siemens was happy to see people taking responsibility for emergency planning. “Emergency planning is a shared responsibility,” Siemens said. “This is about you taking care of yourself as well. “How do you become

better prepared?” The theme of the night was taking personal responsibility for your own survival in an emergency for the first few hours or days. “If you’re well prepared, you may not have to depend on us in the first few hours and that would be a good thing,” Siemens said. A good thing because there are 57 potential

hazards facing British Columbia, although last week’s seminar focused on a handful of the largest and most likely events: earthquakes, fires, interface fires (forest fires encroaching on urban areas), tsunamis and severe weather. Not sur prisingly, given the devastating earthquake in Japan, the topic most on people’s minds is the threat of tsunami but

there was reassuring news on that front. “Our area, Campbell River, has a very low risk of a tsunami,” Siemens said. Speculation about “big event” earthquakes refers to the west coast of Vancouver Island where two geological plates interact undersea. An earthquake of magnitude 7 or larger raises the threat of a tsunami on the west

coast of the Island. O n the east coast of the Island, any tsunami will have been diminished by hitting the west coast and any residual wave will have had its force dissipated by distance and by the maze of islands in Johnstone Strait. The biggest tsunami possibility would be caused by a “mechanical” wave generated by a segment of rock shifted by an earth-

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A man with a history of domestic violence found himself back in jail. Mark Oleksiuk, 39, received a nine-month jail sentence last June after pleading guilty to two counts of assaulting his wife, failing to appear in court and breach of a court order. He also has another conviction for assaulting his former wife.

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On Monday, in Campbell River provincial court, Oleksiuk was in the prisoner’s box for a bail hearing on new charges. He’s accused of assaulting his wife again and breaching a court order by contacting her. According to prosecutor Bruce Goddard, Oleksiuk ignored the court order because of a clerical error resulting in the misspelling of his wife’s name. “It’s was clear he was

to have no contact,” said Goddard. Then, in the early mor ning hours of M a r c h 2 1 , RC M P received a 911 call from his wife. The operator heard a woman screaming before the call was cut off. Police officers finally tracked down the call to an apartment on Birch Street where Oleksiuk was staying with a friend. The alleged victim was later found outside the residence

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and told police she had been assaulted. However, according to defence lawyer Angie Penhall, Oleksiuk accuses his wife of being a drug addict

and the bumps on her head may have been self-inflicted. Goddard was seeking Oleksiuk’s detention, but Judge Brian Saunderson said he could be

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It’s time for behaviour to change at City Hall, says Walter Jakeway who is plotting to make that a reality. Jakeway is one of the driving forces behind the United Rate Payers Group that was initiated by Lorne Harron. The two men, who want to change how city government conducts itself, intend for the group to act as a watchdog on the actions of City Hall. Each have rented the

Community Centre out at their own expense to host the public in discussions around how city council can be more responsible with taxpayers’ money. “It’s not supposed to be a marathon meeting, we just do the agenda and then we have time at the end for people to network,” says Jakeway. Har ron adds the meetings are not for people to complain but instead to offer solutions. So far, the response has been good – 43 peo-

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ple attended the first meeting Feb. 2 and 135 came out on March 23. Jakeway says one of the group’s goals is to select people to run for city council. “We asked the Rate Payers if they know someone or if they themselves would like to run for council. So far several people have shown interest in becoming a councillor, but no one for mayor,” says Jakeway. “We’re just disappointed they’re (city council) not doing better and we would like to

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ers have said it is difficult to maneuver their vehicles around all the traffic because of the rock islands down the centre of the highway. “Putting obstacles in the way just doesn’t make sense. Just learn from your mistakes, but they don’t,” says Jakeway, who feels change has been a long time coming. “I think we need to change council to get them to behave the way we want, we need to pick people who think the way we do and get them elected,” he says. “If we’re going to change the way it behaves, we have to change the people.” Jakeway and Harron are encouraging anyone interested in the United Rate Payers to come to their next meeting, April 27 at the Community Centre, 7 p.m. For more information e-mail riverflow2011@gmail.com.

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Council drafts budget, like it or not So, after $77,000 janitors and $84,500 deputy clerks injected more than sufficient outrage in Campbell River voters, city council drafted up their 2011 budget. The final result is a four per cent We say: City residential tax increase and a halffinancial plan for per cent business tax increase. After threats of up to a 13 per cent 2011 not likely to increase in taxes, the four per cent looks less drastic. Of course, there please anybody are people who are going to say four per cent is too much but to expect no increase in your taxes is far too unrealistic.

There’s a train of thought amongst at least some voters that a tax increase could be prevented by sufficient cuts to wasteful spending. But defining wasteful spending is a political exercise that more senior levels of government would seek a mandate to conduct – i.e., run an election on it with full disclosure of what exactly that means. The aforementioned employee contract-mandated custodial position is one example people will immediately point to and that’s fine, if voters want to micro-manage the city budget they can go ahead. In the meantime, Campbell River needs an operating budget for the next year. A mix of cuts

and a tax increase is really the only way to go. The financial position of the city is dire now that the pulp mill cash cow is gone and to prevent the four per cent increase, services would have been cut drastically. Do all residents have the stomach for that? Perhaps, that’s what we should do. There’s a municipal election in October, voters can elect candidates who are willing to drastically change the way cities are run. But before anybody starts hacking and slashing city operations, they had better fully research the impact it has on delivering the quality of life residents expect. A city’s job is still to deliver services, not elminate them.

Good point: Budget So, the city clerk had to come in while on holidays to sign a document – and we are on the hook for $84,000. Is there something in the water? Where is the leadership? What if, God forbid, he had been incapacitated, would city business been halted until his return? There must be another reason to hire a deputy but if this is the only reason then we are in bigger trouble then I thought. Perhaps a temporary “acting deputy” could be appointed to cover or else a cheque writing machine could be bought for far less. I’m sure that the clerks in other jurisdictions don’t manually sign all documents. The other concern is with the problems at the Community Centre. I am aghast that any health and safety committee would suggest that a custodian, without the required training, would be forced to enter such a risky situation. Surely one would recommend that temporary competent security officers be hired at far less cost to cover the worst times. If they or off duty Mounties were there, then it would become known and those drunks and ne’er-do-wells would stay away. Of course, if this problem exists seven nights a week, then there is a bigger problem that adding another custodian would not be able to solve. By far, however, my biggest concern is how much we are now paying Mr. Paul to continue working now that Mr. Laidlaw is in place. By the way, the reason that airports were downContinued on A11

B.C. history came to a halt with the last spike

Paul Rudan No, really

Back in the day, we were under the impression there wasn’t a lick of history west of the Rocky Mountains. But what did we know? We were just another class of Ontario public school stiffs being spoon-fed the historic pablum from teachers who believed in teaching history as dryly as possible. In the seventh grade, our history/geography teacher stoically informed the class that Vancouver was on Vancouver Island and Victoria was on the mainland. “Um, sir,” I interjected. “It’s the other way around.” After staring daggers into me for a few seconds, he grabbed the atlas and looked for himself. And upon learning the truth, he stared more daggers into my heart.

That’s the way it goes in middle school when some smart-aleck knowit-all shows up the teacher. Anyhow, all we really learned about the West came from a single black and white photograph taken in the 1800s. It showed a bunch of sombre-looking men in funeral-like suits and stovepipe hats – surrounded by the working stiffs – pounding in the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway. And once the rail line was completed, there was nothing further to be gained by learning ANYTHING about B.C.’s history. After all, we were living in the heartland of the country, the birthplace of good and corrupt government, and the history book writers were under order of death to not write ANYTHING that

was remotely interesting, especially if it happened outside Ontario or Quebec. Well, there was the rebellion in Upper Canada which, if I recall correctly, was taught to us every year from Grade 7 to graduation. It was much later when I fully understood that it never was much of rebellion rather than a bunch of drunken farmers on Younge Street waving pitchforks, or something like that. In Toronto, that single incident became a historic event. Later, I learned that similar “rebellions” took place every Friday night in just about every watering hole in B.C. But that was expected of the Wild West and hardly worth mentioning in the holy tablets of Canadian history. You might say I was somewhat

surprised to find out there was an inkling of West Coast history after I moved to the Island. Who knew that great Indian nations ruled the coast for thousands of years? Or that the world powers of the 18th century, Spain and England, met in truly historic occasion off Nootka Island? I never knew and the same goes for millions of other history students inflicted with copious volumes of Canada’s “true history.” These days I wonder what history students are learning. I hope it’s something interesting which will help them understand something meaningful and lasting. Then again, they’re probably memorizing the names of today’s great leaders. In other words, the founders of Google and Facebook.

OPINION

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011

Most displeased with council’s performance Filed for publication with the Mirror: Hello Mayor and Council, I begin this unfortunate rant with a question: to each of you I request that you publish in either of the local papers a short commentary describing to the population that elected you what you believe are your responsibilities as a city councillor in the City of Campbell River. I am most displeased with the performance of city council. I have watched with utter dismay and contempt as you pass over any opportunity to constrain the relentless waste of tax dollars at City Hall. Please explain how you can absolve yourselves of the responsibility to review City Hall hiring decisions. City Hall is out of control. At last count

we have 34 managers – – do each of you know what all of these managers do? Have you ever stopped to wonder why there are so many managers in city hall? What do they do? How many staff do they have? What discretion over city resources do they have? Can any of them work the lights on Dogwood? To put things in perspective, we have 24 police constables, including supervisors, – to provide a 24 hour a day, seven days a week service, unlike City Hall which is arguably a seven-hours-a-day, five-days-a-week organization. City Hall has clearly demonstrated that it is not capable of practicing restraint and exercising fiscal prudence in difficult economic times. A city is a business and should be run as such. Our city is

run more like a garage sale. In the face of massive shortfalls in revenue, why has there been no rationalization and downsizing at City Hall? It would seem to be quite reasonable to rationalize the organization at City Hall in these difficult times. Being that most (all?) decisions are made by a consultant, I would expect that many of these positions could be eliminated. To make a point here I remind you that it seems that in spite of having a city council of seven and a city management staff of 34 we still need to hire a consultant to “evaluate” the Catalyst waterfront for a potential garbage dump site. With an increasing residential tax base (how many houses per year?), it is not unreasonable to expect that taxes should go down,

yet somehow in this fine city we find ourselves, after a decade of residential and retail expansion, with a tax shortfall and a dilapidated infrastructure. It is not fiscally prudent to spend millions of dollars on less than two kilometres of highway (turning it into a boardwalk with no parking and no room for emergency vehicles) and ignore the rest of the city. There is likely an equal number of young

families with limited income and seniors on a fixed income that should not be taxed out of their homes to fund an irresponsible city. Please do your part or excuse yourself from your station such that someone with the necessary qualifications can fulfil the role of city councillor – $77,000 for an additional janitor at the sportsplex should be the tip of the iceberg. Mike Landers Campbell River

Start teaching your children responsibility To parents within a mile or so radius of the Museum At Campbell River, Your children hang out at night at the Museum and smashed two plexiglass windows sheltering the logging truck. Once again those of us who support the Museum see our donations wasted on the stupid actions of your mindless teens. Start being responsible. B. Caldwell

Budget: Please tell me it was an April Fool’s joke Continued from A10 loaded by the feds was that they were a drain on the federal government – an airport

commission will not change that. Of course the oldest trick in the budget book is to put out these

kinds of items to be cut while not acting on other items and patting ones self on the back that the budget

was resolved. Oops, I just noticed that the date of the paper is April 1. Hopefully this is an April

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Orthopaedic surgeon, pilot, mentor, history buff, and awesome â&#x20AC;&#x153;JDâ&#x20AC;?, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2011, with his beloved wife, Rosamund, by his side. Survived by sons James (Lisa) and Ian, their mother Beverly Ann, and step-daughter Carolyn (William). Grandpa John to Hunter. Brother of Douglas and the late David and will be sorely missed by all of the Reed family. Eldest son of the late John Donald and Marjorie Catherine (Shea), John was born in St. Catharines on November 27, 1934. Obtaining his MD at UofT in 1961 he went on to a residency in orthopaedics and received his Specialist CertiďŹ cate in 1967. After travelling to Glasgow, Scotland, and Europe as a McLaughlin Travelling Fellow, he returned to practice at the Toronto General Hospital where he remained until the Department of Orthopaedics was moved to the Toronto Western site in 1991. During this time he became an Assistant Professor, teaching medical students and clinical clerks, and training future orthopaedic surgeons. In 1967 he also obtained his private pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and went on to receive a Class I Commercial license. He combined his love of both orthopaedics and ďŹ&#x201A;ying by travelling to out-reach clinics at the Temiskaming Hospital, New Liskeard, much to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;delight/dismayâ&#x20AC;? of numerous residents. Leaving Toronto in 2002, he and Rosamund ďŹ&#x201A;ew the plane across Canada to a new practice in Campbell River, BC, where he enjoyed both the work and the scenery. John will be missed by his friends and colleagues, especially members of the Pennal Orthopaedic Society, and his cousins Eleanor (Mike) Cox and George (Genevieve) Graham. We will always remember his sense of humour and the twinkle in his eye! In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers donations to the Canadian Orthopaedic Association, the Campbell River Hospital Foundation, or the Temiskaming Hospital would be appreciated. A Celebration to honor the life of Dr. John Graham will be held on Wednesday April 6th 2011 at the Dolphins Discovery Resort, 4125 Discovery Drive, Campbell River, BC V9W 4X6 at 3.00pm. A reception will follow the celebration. Messages of condolences for the family may be left at www.suttonsfuneralhome.com

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October 30, 1918 - March 31, 2011 Esther Esther was born in Foston, Saskatchewan Saskatchewan on on October 30, 1918, one children. She took her her one of of 77 children. She took schooling and worked worked schooling in in Rose Rose Valley Valley and as candler. She married Frank as ananeggegg candler. She married Forrister in 1945 and farmed untilfarmed 1960. Frank Forrister in 1945 and They Ymir,moved B.C. where they until moved 1960. to They to Ymir, operated a dairy farm and delivered B.C. where they operated a dairy dairy products to surrounding areas farm 1974. and They delivered until moveddaily in theproducts town of to surrounding until 1974. Ymir and operatedareas a corner store and They moved to the town of Ymir garage until retiring. Mom movedand to operated aRiver corner store 2007 and garage Campbell October to live until daughter retiring. Mom Campbell River by October 2007 with Donna.moved Esthertowas predeceased her parents to live with daughter Holo, Donna.brother EstherHarry, was predeceased by and her Martin and Mathilda sisters Gladys parentsher Martin and Mathilda Holo, brother Harry, Gladys Evelyn, loving husband Frank, daughters Deannasisters and Caroline, and Evelyn, Arnold her loving daughters Deanna and sons-in-law Hurdhusband and GlennFrank, Kmiecik and 4 sisters-in-law, 3brothers-in-law and spouses. She isand survived Sandyand (Ted) Caroline, sons-in-law Arnold Hurd Glenn by Kmiecik 4 Tull of Elkford, B.C., Donna Hurd and of Campbell Dennis sisters-in-law, 3brothers-in-law spouses.River, She B.C., is survived (Chris) Forrester of Spruce Grove,B.C., Alberta, LesHurd (Deb)ofForrester of by Sandy (Ted) Tull of Elkford, Donna Campbell Courtenay, Glenn (Jen)Forrester Elikford, ofB.C., Janice (Ken)Alberta, Spiers River, B.C.,B.C., Dennis (Chris) Spruce Grove, of McMurray, Ab., (Chris) Carne of Fort LesFort (Deb) Forrester of Brenda Courtenay, B.C., Glenn (Jen)McMurray Elikford, Ab., grandchildren and of 22Fort great grand children. Also survived B.C.,22 Janice (Ken) Spiers McMurray, Ab., Brenda (Chris) by sisters Mrtyle (Alex) Milne Langham, Saskatchewan, Carne of Fort McMurray Ab.,of22 grandchildren and 22 Joyce great McGillerary of Manitou, Manitoba, brotherMyrtle Roy Holo of Milne Rose grand children. Also survived by sisters (Alex) Valley, Saskatchewan, and surviving sister-in-law Ruth Forrister of Langhan, Saskatchewan, Joyce McGillerary of Manitou, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan as well as numerous nieces and Manitoba, She brother Roysadly Holomissed of Rose Saskatchewan, nephews. will be by Valley, her loving family and and surviving Ruth Forrister of and Saskatoon, friends. She was asister-in-law loving wife, mother, grandmother aunt. In Saskatchewan as well as numerous and nephews. She her leisure time she enjoyed gardening,nieces crafts, knitting, crocheting, will be cards, sadly missed loving and She was a bingo, casino by andherwas alsofamily known forfriends. decorating many loving wife, mother, grandmother aunt. In her wedding cakes, baking and meals. and A Celebration of leisure her Lifetime will she enjoyed gardening, knitting, bingo,Legion, cards, take place at 1:00 p.m. oncrafts, Thursday, Aprilcrocheting, 7th at the Salmo casino and also known fordonations decorating weddingmade cakes, Salmo, B.C.was If friends so wish in many Her memory to the Ymirand Firemeals. Department, Senior Villa orinYucalta Lodge baking If friendsSalmo so wish donations Her memory would bethe appreciated. made to Ymir Fife Department

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James A. (Jim) Wood October 2, 1922 ~ March 30, 2011 WOOD, James Alexander passed away peacefully at Evergreen Seniors Home in Campbell River, BC. His loving wife Winnifred of 51 years had predeceased him. In memory of his passing he leaves behind his sons Douglas (Linda) and Robert (Joyce); his grandchildren Shawn, Angela (Sean) and Bradley (Alice) and his great grandchildren Alexander, Emma and James. Jim served in the RCN, Engineering Branch from 1941-1966 in both the Atlantic conďŹ&#x201A;ict and the Korean War and sailed on many Tribal class destroyers and minesweepers. He was also a longtime member of the Chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Petty OfďŹ cers Association in Esquimalt, BC. After leaving military life, Jim worked for the BC provincial government, Department of Public Works from 1966-1978. Jim enjoyed his curling games, music, camping and ďŹ shing on Vancouver Island and spent many happy days with Win and family in the Okanagan and Alberta. Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cremated remains are to be interred at Hatley Memorial Gardens in Victoria, BC, where the family will gather and hold a graveside memorial. Flowers are gratefully declined in favour of a contribution to the charity of your choice.

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Maisie away at ECU, Maisie passed passed away ECU, St. St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Hospital in Comox, BC.Granny Granny put down her ďŹ rod, shing rod, Comox, BC. hashas put down her ďŹ shing knitting needles and quilting thread to gothread and jointothe knitting needles and quilting goothers and that join haveothers gone on before She predeceased her the that haveher. gone onwas before her. Shebywas parents Williambyand Roberts, husband George predeceased herMary parents Williamher and Mary Roberts, Cochrane (1993),George brothers;Cochrane William (Helen) Roberts, Harry her husband (1993), brothers; (Belle) Roberts, sister-in-laws; Roberts, sisterCathy William (Helen) Roberts, Harry Carrie (Belle) Roberts, Roberts, in-laws; Gladys Cochrane, Olive MacPhee, Alex in-laws; Carrie Roberts, Cathy Roberts, in-laws; (Bessie) Cochrane and Gordon Cochrane. Gladys Cochrane, Olive MacPhee, Alex (Bessie) Maisie leaves behind many to celebrate her memory, Cochrane and Gordon Cochrane. brothers; Charlie Roberts (QC), Leslie (Cathy) Roberts Maisie leaves behind manyCochrane to celebrate her memory, (Nanaimo), Ernie (Yvonne) (Toronto), Lucille brothers; Roberts (QC), (Cathy) Roberts Cochrane Charlie (Chilliwack), friend andLeslie quilting partner Willa (Nanaimo), Ernie (Yvonne) Eden and daughter DorothyCochrane Anderson (Toronto), (Campbell Lucille River), Cochrane friend and partner Willa her family (Chilliwack), that will now have toquilting wear store bought sweaters learn to knit, daughter Georgina (John) Eden andor daughter Dorothy Anderson (Campbell Stokes, her (Merville), Johnhave Stokes St John), River), familygrandsons; that will now to (Ft wear store Ron (Filomena) Stokes (Prince Fred (Kim) Stokes bought sweaters or learn toGeorge), knit, daughter Georgina (Ft St John), great-grandchildren; Andrew,John KaylaStokes (Ft St (John) Stokes, (Merville), grandsons; John), Izabella,Ron Nathan, (PrinceStokes George),(Prince Joseph, Jacob, (Ft St John), (Filomena) George), Kaleb (Courtenay), Kaitlynn, Chloe (Ft St John), greatFred (Kim) Stokes (Ft St John), great-grandchildren; great-granddaughter Jaylynn (Ft St John), daughter Linda Andrew, Kayla (Ft St John), Izabella, Nathan, (Prince (Dave) Henuset (Campbell River) and son Steven Cochrane George), Jacob,is Kaleb (Courtenay), Kaitlynn, (CampbellJoseph, River). Maisie also survived by many nieces Chloe (Ft St John), great-great-granddaughter Jaylynn and nephews across Canada and in Arizona. (Ft John), Lindato(Dave) Henuset (Campbell HerSt ashes willdaughter be taken back the family farm in Rawdon, River) (Campbell Quebecand and son at a Steven later dateCochrane we may celebrate withRiver). a tea. Maisie is also survived byDr many niecesand andallnephews Thank you to Dr Reggler, Blacklock the staff at Eagleview for the given to mom (granny) over the across Canada andcare in Arizona. yearsashes that she ECU. back Thoseto wishing to do so, may Her willwas beintaken the family farm in make donations in and her memory the we Alzheimer Society Rawdon, Quebec attha latertodate may celebrate of BC, West BCBlacklock V5Z 1E2 with a 300 tea. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 828 Thank you8 toAve Dr Vancouver, Reggler, Dr or a charity your at choice. and all theofstaff Eagleview for the care given to YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM mom (granny) over the years that she was in ECU. (1-877-264-3848) in care of arrangements. Those wishing to do so, may make donations in her memory to the Alzheimer Society of BC, 300 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 828 YATESthFUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM West 8 Ave1000 Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2 ALLSBROOK ROADor a charity of your choice. PARKSVILLE, BC V9P 2A9 YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM TELEPHONE (250) 248-5859 FAX: 248-8315 (1-877-264-3848) in care of arrangements.

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The Manager is directly responsible for the development and implementation of the economic goals set out by the Chief and Council and communicated through the Board of Directors. The Manager will work with the Directors to formulate and implement strategic plans and directives to ensure efďŹ cient delivery of high quality business ventures.

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TENDER YEAR CONTRACT CONTRACT FOR FOR TENDER FOR FOR A A 22 YEAR GROUND OF CREW CREW FOR FOR GROUND TRANSPORT TRANSPORT OF MAINSTREAM CANADA Mainstream parties to to bid bid on on aa 22 year year contract contract Mainstream Canada Canada has has an an opportunity opportunity for for interested interested parties for parties are are asked asked to to bid bid on on the the for ground ground transport transport of of our our crew crew to to ToďŹ ToďŹ no. no. Interested Interested parties following services: 1. Ground transportation to and from Campbell River and ToďŹ no 2. Ground transportation to and from Comox Valley and ToďŹ no 3. Ground transportation to and from Port Alberni and ToďŹ no Only one of the above services will be chosen. Pertinent information â&#x20AC;˘ Crew change days are weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. On these days, incoming crew are picked up and delivered to ToďŹ no in the morning no later than 8:30 am, and outgoing crew leave ToďŹ no at no later than 5 pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Size of vehicle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; must be able to transport a minimum of 12 persons, and have adequate dry storage space for gear and groceries. â&#x20AC;˘ Must meet all applicable municipal, provincial and federal regulatory requirements. â&#x20AC;˘ Pick-up and drop-off location details to be determined. â&#x20AC;˘ Bidders will supply a contingency plan to deal with equipment breakdown. â&#x20AC;˘ Must provide $10 million in liability coverage. Terms of Bidding â&#x20AC;˘ All bids bids must must be be in in by by 55 pm pm April April13, 6, 2011, 2011, in in writing, writing, by by mail, mail, FAX, FAX, or or e-mail e-mail to the contact info below. â&#x20AC;˘ All bids received and discussions with bidders will be held in conďŹ dence. â&#x20AC;˘ All bids submitted by qualiďŹ ed bidders will be considered, however, the winning bid may not not necessarily necessarily be be the the lowest lowest bid bid received. received. may Mainstream Canada, Canada, 203-919 203-919 Island Island Highway, Highway, Campbell Mainstream Campbell River, River, BC, BC, V9W V9W 2C2 2C2 FAX: 250-286-0042 250-286-0042 FAX: E-mail: ross.campbell@mainstreamcanada.com ross.campbell@mainstreamcanada.com E-mail:

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $29/hour to $38/hour. Train Locally â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ďŹ nancing options available to qualiďŹ ed applicants.

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Heritage Interpreters The Museum at Campbell River is accepting applications for Heritage Interpreters ($10.50/hr) and a Visitor Services Assistant ($10.00/hr). Job descriptions are available at the Museum and on the Museum’s website www.crmuseum. ca . Applicants must have been full time students in the spring and be continuing as full-time students in the fall. Position is dependent upon funding. Application deadline: April 15, 2011. Applications may be dropped off at the Museum, faxed to: 250-286-0109, emailed to linda. hogarth@crmuseum.ca or mailed to: Museum at Campbell River, Box 70 Station A, Campbell River, BC V9W 4Z9. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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Want to be in business for yourself but not by yourself? How about being in business with a company that has a solid 16 year history and a revolu tionary product that is changing the face of communication. You can be a part of it - the time is now. ACN Independent Representative. Kelly McCay 250-286-6052 kellymccay@hotmail.com acncanada.ca

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

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certiﬁcate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline April 29, 2011. For more information: www.bccommunitynews.com/ﬁles/scholarships

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals and doctors need medical ofﬁce and medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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DISCOVERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Now more options than ever before! Choose to upgrade your skills from RHCA or HCA to Practical Nurse or start from the beginning in our Direct Access Program - the only program of its kind in Campbell River.

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Train 4 days per week and become a Practical Nurse in a year. Get yourself prepared now for the upcoming jobs in the “new” hospital.

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STARTS MAY IN CAMPBELL RIVER! Earn job security, financial security, a better life, personal satisfaction, help others and gain respect. Practical Nursing jobs are in high demand. Practical Nurses work in major hospitals and care facilities across BC.

Wed 8-10pm Thurs 8-10pm Sun 8-10pm

TUTORING Grades K - 12 & College •All subjects

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250-830-0295 HELP WANTED BANNISTER GM in Edson, Alberta requires Journeyman Automotive Technicians. We offer Veteran Managers and Supervisors in a family owned operation. Signing bonuses, moving allowances, and top pay come with the right applicant. Apply in conﬁdence to dean@bannisteredson.com.

HELP WANTED

The Upper Vancouver Island Metro Soccer Club Is now accepting applications for experienced coaches for boys and girls U13 - U18 age levels. Applications can be downloaded at: www.uvimetro.ca For more information, contact Mike Templeman templemanmn@hotmail.com

CLASSES FILL UP, SO HURRY CALL TODAY! We can help. Call today! Your Career Starts Here

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Make lots of money this summer working with a fun dynamic sales team Direct to Consumer Sales Reps Wanted! Be part of a future friendly team, one that embraces change and initiates opportunity, has a passion for growth, believes in spirited teamwork and has the courage to innovate. Our success is based as much on your dedication and hard work as it is on the innovative internet, voice, and TV services we offer. We are a leader in the Telecommunication industry and we are looking for sales reps who share the same values and passion for our products as we do and love to sell.

Interviews will be on April 14, from 3-7pm and April 15th from 10-2pm at Coast discovery Marine Inn, 975 Shoppers Row, Campbell River If you have any questions regarding the job fair or cannot make this time please email your resume to D2CBC@telus.com

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EXCLUSIVE FINNING Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma, grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview. September 2011.

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FINANCIAL PLANNER ASSISTANT TRAINEE P/t leading to f/t. Position requires superior organizational and communication skills, and resourcefulness. Excellent spelling, keyboarding, and written grammar skills essential. Must have strong interest in ﬁnancial planning strategies, and willing to undertake licensing courses immediately. Must have a professional appearance, polished manner, and a sense of humour. Remuneration is commensurate with education and ofﬁce experience. Submit resume with handwritten letter and salary expectations to Box #M144. Only those short-listed will be contacted.

ACCOUNTANT Our Campbell River office is seeking an Accountant to join our international resource-based company. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is innovative, ambitious and demonstrates an ability to apply information system innovation to day to day activities by developing automated solutions. The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for working with information systems and reporting tools. Working as a part of the Finance team, you will be involved with a wide range of functions and be responsible for monthly analysis, reporting and forecasting for both internal and external reporting. The candidate chosen will have a high level of post secondary training in a finance/business related field, be seeking CGA or equivalent designation, and be looking to advance in a career in a dynamic organization. You will be remunerated in line with your qualifications, and will participate in an excellent benefits plan. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal records check. If you are interested and have the qualifications we seek, please apply before April 15, 2011, with resume and references to: Box #M149 c/o Campbell River Mirror, #104-250 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 2X9.

CERTIFIED MACHINISTS & welders required for established fabricating shop in Vanderhoof, BC. Permanent, full time, competitive wages. Vanderhoof Machine Works Ltd., Box 1216, Vanderhoof, BC. V0J 3A0 Fax: 250-567-2382 email: vmwltd@telus.net

CR Art Gallery has two full time summer student positions May-Aug, for children’s classes, retail, ofﬁce, PR and events. Excellent computer and writing skills required; graphic design and art training are assets. See job descriptions: www.crartgallery.ca or at 1235 Shoppers, Tues – Sat, 12-5. Send letter and resume by April 30

FOSTER PARENTS needed in the Campbell River area. Please contact: Deborah Weber, Resource Social Worker at (250)286-7542. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Campbell River location. Guaranteed $12/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1-866-472-4339 today for an interview. HOMEWORKERS GET paid daily! Now accepting: simple full/part time data entry & online computer related work is available. No fees or charges to participate. Start today, www.BCWOC.com LOVE GOLF? Honest, outgoing person for part-time sales work at local golf course. Good pay, flexible hours. Call 250-308-1163.

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HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GARDENING

SOUTH ROCK Ltd. is hiring Milling personnel, paving personnel (pavers, rollers, packers), general labourers (screed, raker, ﬂag), heavy duty mechanic. Experience with asphalt preferred. Valid drivers licence required; careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

TOTAL LAWN & GARDEN CARE Call Gabrielle (250) 205-0661 We Care 4 U HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TIMBER! LEMARE is accepting resumes of certiﬁed coastal contract fallers. Minimum 5 years coastal experience. Must be able to assess and control hazards while maintaining production. Please fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: ofﬁce@lemare.ca.

A FINISHING & RENOVATION company, Husband and wife team, Journeyman Contractor and Interior Designer for kitchen cabinets, drywall mudding & painting, Bathrooms, Fireplace Mantels. Free Estimates, call Design House 250-204-4417.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD COOKS AND Servers required for full and part time employment. Apr - Oct. Must have (Serving it Right and Food Safe), salary depending on experience. Email resumes to: 7.hillsgolf@gmail.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL LOG SCALERS WANTED Local company looking for experienced log scalers. Scribner and FBM experience an asset. Please send resume to westcoastscaling@gmail.com SALMON ARM Honda Powerhouse immediately requires a Licensed Motorcycle Technician and an experienced Motorcycle Parts and Service Advisor. Renumeration will be based on qualiﬁcations. Apply by Fax 250-832-6138 Attn. Lei-Anne Or by email to leianne@salmonarmhonda.com

PAINTING $500 LOAN, no credit refused. Fast, Easy and Secure. 1-877776-1660 moneyprovider.com. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit / age / income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

HAIRSTYLISTS

Canadian Cancer Society: Volunteer Drivers. Transport individuals with cancer locally to and from their medical appointments, lodges and public transportation using own vehicle, friendly and supportive to patients. Knowledgeable of CCS & program. For these and many more volunteer opportunities, contact: Volunteer Campbell River at 250-287-8111 Or check our website: www.volunteercr.ca

SHERRIE is now at SPOTLIGHT Hair Studio in Merecroft Village

250-286-4245 LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, fast, affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment \travel and freedom. Call for your free information booklet. 1-8-NOWPARDON (1 866 972 7366). PardonServicesCanada.com.

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Landscaping Products

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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FINANCIAL SERVICES DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

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MINI SCHNAUZER Pups. Rare colours, white, black/silver, salt/pepper. Non shed, non allergenic, great apartment pups. First shots, dewormed, vet checked, tails & dewclaw’s done. $650. 250923-2517. PUREBRED GERMAN Sheppard, female, 3mths. old. Call 250-923-3361

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

WE BUY HOUSES

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Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

534 Cedar St Campbell River • 1 Bdrm suite $534.00 590 Cedar St Campbell River • 3 Bdrm suite $590.00

Oceanview balcony, large & bright 2 bdrm on seawalk $680, & $720. 250-286-1175.

CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new stairlift. 1-866-981-6591. DO-IT-YOURSELF steel buildings priced for spring clearance - Ask about free delivery to most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure. 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. GARAGE DOOR revolution. The amazing rolling garage door is now available in Canada. Quiet. Safe. Attractive. Space Saving. And competitively priced. Check it out at garador.ca or call 1-877-7652367. Mention “Community” and receive an automatic 10% off. SAWMILLS BAND Chainsaw - Spring Sale – Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. make money and save money In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

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LOTS HANDYMAN SPECIAL $129,000 - Low Down! Owner Financing! 1650 - 19 Ave. www.wesellhomesbc.com

Call: 250-616-9053

STEEL BUILDING sale... Specials from $4 to $11/sq.ft. Great pricing on absolutely every model, width and length. Example: 30x40x14 now $7995. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-668-5422.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

MORTGAGES

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Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-711-8818 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

Cash for most items of Value. Estates, House Contents, Furniture, Tools, guitar,China C.R., Courtenay, Comox,etc. Call Ron 250-204-1237

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

ACREAGE APARTMENT/CONDO OWN TWENTY acres-$0 Down $99/mo. Only $12,900 Near growing El Paso, Texas Money back guarantee, no credit checks, owner ﬁnancing, free color brochure 1-800-3439444 20acreranches.com

BUSINESSES FOR SALE Oceanfront Motel, 2 acres, 10 units, near park, for sale or could be included in a larger project. Site approved for condos. Plans completed, ready to go. Phone 250-753-0160

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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EXTRA LARGE dog resting cage, paid $100 asking $45. Call (250)287-7869.

2 BDRM TOWNHOUSE near Rotary Beach Park, N/S. May 1. $700. 250-287-3990. 2-BDRM WATERFRONT condo, Adams Rd, Willow Point. 1200 sq.ft., 5 appls, garage, strata. Gas/heat included. Avail. April 1. $1000./mo. N/S, small pet neg. (250)830-7197. CAMPBELL RIVER Ocean view condo. Spacious, well maintained bldg., 2Bedroom, in-suite washer & dryer, very quiet building, non-smoking, minutes from downtown Campbell River. $775./mo. Contact Steve 1-604-943-4134 for more info or to view.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE A FREE telephone service Get your ﬁrst month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

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Shawn’s Mowing 250 850 9116 Friendly service Community involved

Ltd.

• Galley Kitchen with dishwasher • Hardwood ﬂoors Available Now

1-877-808-7368 www.advancedpm.ca

Mike cell 250-830-7012 res 250-287-7362 visit our website www.dumacholdings.com

AVAIL IMMEDIATELY CLEAN, QUIET BLDG Newly renovated and bright bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom suites with view. • Telus & Shaw hookup • On Site laundry • Free heat • Free hot water - No pets.

BEECHWOOD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm suite. Clean, quiet building. Easy access to Rotary park. No Pets! 250-923-2816 CAMPBELL RIVER, catering to mature people, newly reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Clean, quiet, secure bldg. Centrally located. Cable, phone, internet incl. Manager onsite, avail now. Call 250-203-8334. CAMPBELL RIVER Mountain view immaculate, quiet 2Bdrm, 1 1/2 bath condo. Laundry facilities available, electric f/p, f/s, dw, ns/np, adult oriented, hot water incl. $795. May 1 Ref. req’d. 250-830-7833 CAMPBELL RIVER- nice 2 bdrm near town, quiet bldg. $625. (250)287-2623.

DISCOVERY VILLAGE 104 283-1st. Ave Campbell River

Friendly onsite Managers 24 hr. One, two, and three bedroom apts, 3 bed. townhomes, 1 1/2 baths, set in a lovely quiet area next to the hospital & medical clinics. Schools two blocks away, close to all shopping & on the bus route. Ask about our bonus incentives and monthly draws. To view please call Helen at 250-286-3890, or Christine at 250-287-1049 fax 250-286-3803 Zero tolerance for any criminal activity & drugs

CONDOS FOR RENT CORTES and QUADRA VIEW TERRACE. 1 & 2 bdrm condos located in secured entrance, retro-ﬁtted buildings includes 4 appliances; located near hospital & all amenities; N/S & N/P; immediate & Mar15; rents from $625/mth. DUPLEXES FOR RENT 5TH AVE DUPLEX. 3 bdrm up/down duplex features 4 appl, patio & fenced yard; close to all amenities; available April 1st; N/S; pets may be considered w/deposit; $1050/month. Now offering Strata Management Services SPACIOUS, BRIGHT 3 bdrm, 2 bath condo with ocean view, lots of storage, all appls incl, W/D insuite, avail immed, $950./ mo. 250-923-9197. ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556

Water and City views. Newly updated 2 & 3 bdrm w/ large balcony and beautiful view. Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager

250-287-7763 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

NEAR HOSPITAL: 2 bdrm Townhouses near 3 schools. On-site Laundry some pets OK. $750. 250-202-0656.

3200 sq. ft. Shop for lease. 10,000 lb. Overhead crane, large mezzanine for storage, 3 phase/600 amp power and air (compressor incl.) with 2 ofﬁces off the main st. Call 250830-1528

APARTMENT/CONDO

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Ask “What can Coast Realty Group’s Property Management Department do for me?”

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

RENTALS

Call 1-250-702-0030

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250-814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Craftsman Rear tine Roto Tiller. 6.5hp. 17” tine width. $500. Like new. 250-923-5029

Call: 1-250-616-9053

FRIENDLY FRANK

SHAWNS’ MOWING Lawn & Garden Services, including dump runs, gutters, etc. Call 250-850-9116.

DIABETES, CHOLESTEROL, WEIGHT Loss Natural Product for Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Weight. Physician recommended, backed by Human Clinical Studies with amazing results. Call to ﬁnd out how to get a free bottle of Bergamonte! 888-470-5390.

7 days a week Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service

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LOGGING TRUCK for hire. 7 axle with scales. Owner/operator. 250-202-5272.

HEALTH PRODUCTS

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PETS

4001 Mid Port Road

WORK WANTED

RUBBISH REMOVAL

LOVE ANIMALS? Love a career as an Animal Health Technologist. GPRC Fairview Campus. Accredited program well known to veterinarians. On-campus farm and residences. Work with large and small animals. 1-888-9997882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

VOLUNTEER REQUESTS April 4, 2011

Forest Circle Child Care: Child Care Assistant. A few hours per week between 8am-4pm Mon-Friday.

PRO-PAINTING PLUS- Painting, drywall patch, Sr Discount 20 yrs exp 250-286-3911

PETS

VOLUNTEERS

Stroke Recovery Association of BC. Opening and setting up for branch meetings etc. Clearing up after branch meetings. Participate in training as required. Tues. 9:30am-12:30pm.

EVELYN M. Painting, Quality work, interior prep to complete. Low odor paint, no muss, no fuss, free estimates. 250-204-4417.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967”

Thursday, Apr. 7 » 6pm 1997 Mazda 626, 1996 Chev Lumina, 1986 Volvo, Dimensional lumber, composite gray tongue and grove deck, 30 pallet crates of granite and stone, new outdoor earthware garden pots (brown, blue, green), pond, rototiller, lawn mower, garden tools, garden acc and ornaments, windows, wheel barrow, electric mulcher, new Honda 5.5 hp gas air compressor, new Eagle 6500 watt air cooled diesel generator-electric start, new Bage air cooled diesel semi trash pump (3"), 11hp-3300 PSI gas pressure washer, snow blower, Pacific Energy Super 27 wood stove (2001), hitch-receiver + equ. bars, gun cabinet, crab traps, inflatable Firefly kayak, canoe motor, rope, fishing tackle, mtn bikes & tandem mtn bike, lg aquarium, exercise bike and equipment, home weight gyms, engine hoist, engine stand, lg, Well Mate pressure tank, new hydraulic hoses and fittings, dining room table sets, leather JASON couches, bedroom suites, 3 wheel jogger, office chairs and desks, Check out our website, fridges, appliances, antiques, new jewellery coins and stamps, MP8 power mixer with sound tech, main speakers for Full Ad. Viewing: + 100' Peavey audio snake, Bose speaker, Serwin Vega speakers, so much more. Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Wed. 9-5 & Thurs. 9-6

MEICOR REALTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. Cedarbrook Apts Campbell River 322 Birch St.

2 Bdrm Apt. Available Immediately 1 Bdrm Apt. Available Immediately • Heat & Hot Water Incl. • Adult Oriented • Clean, Quiet, Secure Building • Indoor Cat Welcome • Onsite Coin Laundry Facilities

Call (250) 914-0105 to view.

MEICOR REALTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. ORCHARD PARK Campbell River 1-2bdrm suite • Manager on site • Secure building • Oversize Suites • Large/Quiet/Private yard • Indoor Cat welcome • On-site Laundry • References Required

Phone (250) 850-1303 to view. From Monday - Friday 9:00am-5pm

COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

Veronica and Vernon’s Closet Are you a young person between the ages of 12 and 19? Would you like a new-to-you outfit for free? The John Howard Society of North Island (JHSNI) invites you to drop by the Activity Centre at the Campbell River Community Centre on Monday, April 11 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. for Veronica and Vernon’s Closet. Veronica and Vernon’s Closet is an event offering free clothing, shoes, and accessories for male and female youth. Hair styling and other “glam services” will also be offered for those who want to enhance their new look. A friendly barista will make specialty coffee drinks. “Many teens cannot afford to purchase clothing for job interviews and other situations requiring a ‘dress for success’ approach,” said JHSNI Youth Outreach Worker Karen Robertson, who is organizing Veronica and Vernon’s Closet. “Our plan is to help youth increase their self-confidence by offering them a new outfit, haircut, and other ‘glam services’ at no charge.” If you can donate clothing, please contact Karen at 250-286-0611 or karen@jhsni.bc.ca.

National Tartan Day First Annual Campbell River Scottish Festival runs today from 12-2 p.m. at the Spirit Square. Wear your kilt and tartan and listen to speeches and reading of the official proclamation by Mayor Charlie Cornfield then check out the entertainment from Brian Shaw and pipers from Campbell River Pipe band, Campbell River Highland dancers from Donna McIvor and Gail Allen schools of dance, Graham Kelly Band, and Doug Folkins and friends. National Tartan Day is an opportunity to celebrate all Canadians who claim Scottish ancestry. Canadians of Scottish descent have made enduring contributions to our Nation with their hard work, faith, and values. On National Tartan Day, celebrate the spirit and character of Scottish Canadians and recognize their many contributions.

Crossword ACROSS 1. Officer trainee 6. District in ancient Greece 10. Queen of Sparta 14. Excessively fat 15. Beach guard 17. Chocolate & cherries dessert 19. 1/100 yen 20. Duct or cellophane 21. Scottish novelist John ___ 22. Act as an assistant 23. Engage a worker 24. Countertenors 25. Capacity for activity 28. Heavy steel rope 30. Geological times 31. Vestment worn by clergy 33. Opposite of work 34. Challenges 36. TV choral show 37. Non-commercial TV

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32. Spelling or Quilting 34. Syrian capital 35. Egyptian Sun god 36. Indian clarified butter 38. Lasso 39. Detectors 41. Fishing line weight 42. Posh & smart 43. Plural of 54 down 46. Microelectromechanical systems (abbr.) 47. Vipers 48. One with powers of foresight 49. Toronto Ins. Woman’s Assoc. 50. Film spool 51. A small island 52. Daman and ___, India 53. Reciprocal of a sine 54. Mythological bird

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2 BDRM & Dining Rm, Ocean view, walk to town 5 appl. N/S No Dogs $750 Disc for seniors Avail now. (250)287-2745

CAMPBELL RIVER, centrally located, cute 2 bdrm house, ocean view, w/d, d/w, garage. Lot’s of storage & large fenced yard, N/S, pets neg. $950./mo + util. Avail May. 1st. Call 250339-9924.

Furnished rooms. $400 & $450/ea Cable/wireless, laundry included. Oceanview. 1/2 block to bus. NS, NP. 250287-3616

SANDOWNE, 1 bdrm bach, 1 small pet ok, laundry, utils incl, $650, (immed) 778-420-4848.

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A MUST see, oceanfront 2 bedrm apt in 4-plex. Near Ocean Grove Store, bus stop. F/P, new paint, carpet & laminate. $775/mth. N/S, small pet ok. Crimefree. Avail. April 1st. 250-287-8032, 250-202-6282. CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm suite in 4-plex near ocean, schools, all amenities, town Hardwood ﬂoors, new exterior, laundry, fresh paint. Available Now. $750. 1-250-889-9353. boarsnest@shaw.ca CAMPBELL RIVER: 3 bdrm, almost new. NP/NS, $1100/mo. Avail. immed. (250)286-4827, (250)202-7274 IMMACULATE BEAUTIFULLY landscaped 2Bdrm duplex at 800 Kit Cres. close to Merecroft Village & Beaver Lodge, f/s, w/d, dw, carport, patio, np. $700. May. 1. 250-287-7828.

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BR. suite in Miracle Beach area. No pets, includes F/S, W/D, hydro, garbage, water. $800/mth. Call 250-337-5310 3-BDRM HOUSE. 5 appls, garage, in great area. Close to Sea Walk. Ref’s please. N/P N/S. April 15. 250-923-5003 CAMPBELL RIVER: 3bdrm, Part. bsmnt, ocean view, cent. loc. Ref’s req’d. $850. Avail. now. Call Ed (250)287-0011. LARGE 3-BDRM + den. 2-storey home, Merecroft area. 5 appls, avail now. $1450./mo. Call (250)204-8772.

COZY 2 bdrm house, located in Willow Point. Close to college and on bus route. Small pets possible. References required. $850 a mo. Available immediately. Call 250-9230763 and leave a message. Great 1,400 sq.ft rancher, 3 bed, 1 bath, newly renovated. Near 7/11 W.P., College, 1 block shopping & beach., 5 appl., carport, fenced back yard with ﬁrepit & garden. Well kept. Credit check. May 1st or sooner. $1,200/mth. 250-923-8648 NEWLY RENOVATED 2 bedroom waterfront home. 4 app. electric heat with ﬁreplace. Expansive deck amazing view. Adult oriented. N/S. 10 min walk to Qcove ferry. $950 Call 250-285-3414 TWO BDRM house on acreage, with all appliances. $900/mo. References. Avail immediately (250)895-0188

OFFICE/RETAIL OCEAN VIEW. Upstairs 1100 sq.ft ofﬁce space for lease, Downtown Shopper’s Row. Avail. Sept. 1. (250)287-4466. OFFICE SPACE- For massage therapist, counselor or other complementary health practitioner. $100-$150. Downtown location. (250)2033037.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING GOLDEN GROVE Care Facility has openings for seniors requiring 24 hour care in a home like setting. For a tour and info., please call Judy or Rhona at 250-923-7049.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

WILLOW POINT: 1 bdrm bach, 2812 C Fairmile. Apr. 1, $580 hydro incl. 250-898-8462

TOWNHOUSES WILLOW POINT Townhouse updated 987 sq. ft. 2 lrg bdrms, 1 1/2 bthrms, 5 appli., extra storage. N/S. Ref. Close to NI College. 250-923-4768

CR 2 bed, detached, 900sq.ft. + or -, 1 level for May 1st. Single retired 54yr. ex-professional with cat. Quiet area, NOT on a main road. $700$900/mth. Call 250-914-2276

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2 BEDRM. bright, spacious. 5 appl. covered parking, own entrance, Willow Pt. close to bus. Avail. May 1st. $800/mth 250923-2445 email: berock@live.ca

CAMPBELL RIVER: 2 bdrm apt in quiet, clean building, onsite manager. Crime free multi housing cert. Ref’s req’d, u/g prkg. $625 inclds heat & hot water. (250)287-8045

744A BEAVERLODGE Rd, 2 bdrm, ground level suite, shared laundry, NP/NS, ref’s please. $750/mth. Avail. Apr. 1st. Call (250)286-4808.

DALMATION TOWER, 1 bdrm, close to town, elevator, no pets. Please phone 250287-9817.

C.R. Furnished ground level suite, N/S, N/P. Utilities incl. Avail. immed. Ref. req’d. Call 250-287-4585 lve. message, speak slowly.

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-3071215.

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NORTH NANAIMO: ATTN Students/ Working Professional: fully furnished room, nice area. Own bthrm, cable TV, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, No partiers. $525/mo. (250)585-0941

CAMPBELL RIVER, spacious, 2-bdrm w/ patio, huge rec room, partial caretaking needed. No smoking, no pets, avail May. 1. $780. Call (250)2042797 (250)337-5960.

1995 CHRYSLER Intrepid Well kept, runs good. $1000. 250-923-8910

2010 MAZDA 3, 59,000 kms, Silver, automatic 2 litre engine $16,000 obo. Call 250-4651301 or 250-202-1223

MOTORCYCLES 2008 SUZUKI Boulevard C 109R-SE 1800c.c. 7,100kms. Maroon, garage kept, immaculate. $12,500 Call 250-9233043 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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1983 Toyota Citation Motorhome, 145,248 km 4 cyl. 22R motor, 1 ton frame on dullys, side awning, exc. cond. $4800, 12’ aluminum boat with 6hp kicker $500, 10’ tilting/swivelling ski-doo/ATV trailer $900. 250-923-4860.

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1998 Dodge Sport Mini-Van. White, 4 capt chairs, Roof racks/AC/new brakes/great cond, power driver seat/windows/mirrors $2500. 250-202-4677

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For more information check out the HomeFinder in Friday’s Mirror

SAT, APR 9 • 2-3:30 2690 PENFIELD $425,000 Patsy Brenan

SAT, APR 9 • 11-1:30 540 LAUREL CRES. $299,000

SAT, APR 9 • 11:30-12:30 54 MARYLAND RD. $329,900

SAT, APR 9 • 1-2 1501 JUNIPER $299,900

SAT, APR 9 • 2:30-3:30 326 LEEWARD SQ. $279,900

SUN, APR 10 • 1-2 1368 STAG RD. $279,900

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SAT, APR 9 • 11-12 301-650 ISLAND HWY. $179,900

SAT, APR 9 • 12:30-1:30 2640 VANCOUVER PL. $284,900

SAT, APR 9 • 2-3 134 COUNTRY AIRE

SAT, APR 9 • 1-2:30 761 BOWEN DR. $349,000

SAT, APR 9 • 1:30-3 247 WAYNE DR. $259,000

SAT, APR 9 • 11:30-1 483 SUMMIT $235,900

SAT, APR 9 • 12-2 4430 BARCLAY RD. $399,900

Anita Painter

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SAT, APR 9 • 1-2:30 3121 OWEN RD. $299,800

SAT, APR 9 • 1-2:30 3139 OWEN RD. $299,800

SAT, APR 9 • 1-3 136 BRIND AMOUR $339,900

SAT, APR 9 • 12-1 785 EVERGREEN $347,500

SUN, APR 10 • 1:30-2:30 180 SOUTH PETERSEN

SAT, APR 9 • 11:30-12:30 689 BEAVER LODGE RD $263,000

SAT, APR 9 • 1-2 392 ALDER $199,900

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SAT, APR 9 • 10:30-11:30 335 WINDEMERE $334,000

SAT, APR 9 • 11:45-12:45 912 TIMBERLINE $534,000

SAT, APR 9 • 1-2 225 RIVER CITY $254,900

SAT, APR 9 • 1:30-3:30 3616 DAKOTA $255,000

SUN, APR 10 • 1:30-3 660 DOGWOOD $184,900

SAT & SUN • 11:30-1 17-2317 DALTON RD. $169,900

SAT, APR 9 • 1-2:30 820 MARGUERITE RD. $264,000

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SAT, APR 9 • 1:30-2:30 488 ALBATROSS $294,400

SAT, APR 9 • 1-2:30 774 STEENBUCK $289,000

SAT, APR 9 • 2-3:30 530 CORMORANT $344,900

SAT, APR 9 • 2-3:30 105-622 SOUTH ISL HWY. $149,200

SAT, APR 9 • 12-1 8-605 ROCKLAND RD. $207,500

SUN, APR 10 • 1-2 652 ELAND DR.

SUN, APR 10 • 1-2 606 AZALEA PL.

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NEWS

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Accounting Services

NDP aims to bring back ‘90s It’s the most shopworn cliché of the B.C. Liberal government, one that for years has induced eye-rolling in the legislature press gallery. The dark decade, the dismal decade, the decade of destruction, cabinet ministers have chanted since 2001. The 1990s, when investment, jobs and people packed up and headed for the B.C. border in response to the NDP gover nments of Mike Harcourt and Glen Clark. As the NDP leadership candidates near the end of their marathon run of debates, the front-runners are fighting to turn that around. Vancouver-Kingsway MLA Adrian Dix makes a statistical case with his usual intensity: B.C.’s economic growth averaged around three per cent per year during the 1990s, and only two per cent during the supposedly prosperous decade of Gordon Campbell. This mainly demonstrates what former premier Bill Bennett observed: B.C. is a small resource economy whose prosperity is largely at the mercy of world markets. All a B.C. government can do is create conditions that help or hinder economic growth. And there is little doubt that NDP governments of the 1990s hindered it, with taxes that caused miners to flee, choking forest regulations to appease urban environmentalists, and tantrums aimed at both the Canadian and U.S. governments. Today’s NDP has no

coherent energy policy, support jobs, and reconand has recanted oppo- structing the small porsition to the carbon tax tion of the unionized and has said all power health monopoly broken up by the projects are Campbell govevil unless ernment. they’re NDP frontshackled to runner Mike a unionized Farnworth also government scor ned the monopoly. “ re t h e r m e d ” The NDP hospital food candidates’ that is part of r e c e n t Tom Fletcher the effort to health care B.C. Views rein in health debate feacare costs. tured promises to roll back the con- C a n d i d a t e s m u s e d tracted-out health care about bringing in fresh

Financial Statements • Bookkeeping & Payroll Services Personal & Corporate Tax Returns

local food for hospital patients, which sounds nice but can only add costs. The health care crisis is bad and getting worse. If all the NDP can do is whine about “Tim Hortons medicine” and wave an organic carrot, I suspect Tommy Douglas wouldn’t be impressed. Now the NDP strains to look ahead, but sees only the past.

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DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYS

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YARD WASTE UPDATE CITY OF CR Drop-oīī Centre Open 2011 weekly curbside collecƟƟon beginss Weekly yard waste collecƟƟon resumed April 4 and allows residents to leave unlimited amounts of yard waste at the curb alongside unlimited recycling and up to 80L of garbage. Curbside yard waste collecƟƟon conƟnues unƟƟl Nov. 25, 2011. Please refer to brochure mailed to homes outlining curbside collecƟƟon services for guidelines around acceptable materials and yard waste bundling requirements.

Yard Waste Drop-oī oī Centre Details • Open year-round to local residents served by City curbside collecƟƟon. • No fee at the staīīed, self-serve facility, where community members can unload an unlimited amount of yard waste. • Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday to Tuesday (closed Wed. and Thurs.). • LocaƟƟon: on We Wai Kai NaƟon land, just west of the Inland Highway #19 by the Shell Convenience Centre oīī Willis Road. Follow signs for the Yard Waste Drop-Oī Centre. • Size and acceptable materials guidelines are the same as for curbside collecƟƟon, except there is no need to bundle yard waste for the drop-oīī centre. Please direct quesƟƟons about collecƟon service and the yard waste drop-oī oī centre to Emterra at: 250-286-0211.

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April 8 - 10 • *Members

SEWING NOTIONS

All Stock Including Thread

OFF Reg. Price

FABRICS

40-70

OFF Reg. Price

GREAT SELECTION OF BATTINGS ~ Heirloom Blend ~ Heirloom Fusible ~ Polydown ~ Bleached Cotton ~ Unbleached Cotton ~ Green Dream ~ Wool ~ Silk ~ Thermore Sewing fills my days, not to mention the livingroom, bedroom & closets!!

Does not include Red Barn Products. *Refers to Fabricland Sewing Club Members* Some exclusions may apply.

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NEW HOURS: Mon - Thurs & Sat 9:30-5:30, Fri 9:30-7:00, Sun & Holidays 11-5

For more informaƟƟon about ways to reduce household waste, please visit www.campbellriverrecycles.ca.

Opportunity for Public Comment On Ferry Commission’s Preliminary Price Cap Decision

301 St. Ann’s Road Campbell River, BC, V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250-286-5700 Email: collecƟƟon@campbellriver.ca

The British Columbia Ferry Commission, the independent regulator of BC Ferries Services Inc. (BCFS), is seeking public comment on its preliminary decision on price caps for the company’s next performance term that begins April 1, 2012. Price caps, which are determined and enforced by the Commission, set the maximum permitted level of average ferry fares. The Commission’s preliminary decision, which includes a target for future productivity gains and reﬂects reductions in BCFS’ annual operating costs, is as follows: >

a 4.15% increase in average ferry fares on April 1 of each year from 2012 to 2015 on the major routes from the lower mainland to Vancouver Island and to the Sunshine Coast;

an 8.23% increase per year in average ferry fares on all other routes.

The Commission’s preliminary decision may be amended depending on further submissions by BCFS and possible changes to the Coastal Ferry Services Contract (CFSC) between BCFS and the Provincial Government. The Commission will make its final ruling by September 30, 2011 after consideration of such further submissions by BCFS, any substantive changes to the CSFC and public feedback. The public is invited to comment on the Commission’s preliminary price cap decision, as well as on the information provided to the Commission by BCFS including their annual and quarterly reports and/or any other information on the Commission’s website that relates to the commissioner’s powers and duties to establish price caps for the next performance term. The public is also invited to comment on the levels of ferry service under the existing CFSC or on possible service level changes identified by BCFS as opportunities to enhance efficiency. For further information, visit www.bcferrycommission.com. Comments can be e-mailed to info@bcferrycommission.com or mailed to BC Ferry Commission, RPO Hillside, Box 35119, Victoria BC, V8T 5G2. Deadline for comments or submissions is June 30, 2011.

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Still time to vote for members’ show People’s Choice Award

erly for her photograph Exposure of Man, and Peter Davies for his painting Soup Kitchen. Awards of Merit went to Dianne Bersea for Beach Morning, Karen Martin Sampson for her portrait painting To Tell a Story, Lyndia Terre for Grasses, Martina Kowalchuk for her wall sculpture Catch and Release, and Carolyn Hunter’s fabric art hanging Migration. Honourable Mentions went to Carol Seeley’s Portal 1: Il Colosso de Pompeii. Sioux Hartle’s Regrowth, Jody Lloyd’s See Thru Legs, Dawn Piche’s From Forest Floor, Angela Hanuse’s Reflections, and Christina Munck’s Bluffs-Quadra island.

he Campbell River Art Gallery’s 29th Annual Members’ Show will soon be wrapping up. If you haven’t seen the impressive array of work by local area artists, do stop in at the gallery. You can place your vote for the People’s Choice Award, which will be announced on the last day of the show April 8. The Members’ Show opening night reception was a gala event. Jurors Ja Whitcomb and Elizabeth Russell spoke about the jurying process and shared their insights on award winning pieces. The two Awards of Excellence went to Dawn Mahaney-Palm-

3X5to support A Fundraiser Musical Theatre in Campbell River… The SHORELINE MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY presents

AN EVENING OF FUN WITH GILBERT & SULLIVAN SHORELINE MUSICAL

…at the Tidemark Theatre Saturday, April 9th, 2011 Tickets $25.00 at the Tidemark Box Ofﬁce

The evening includes: • Appetizers & Drinks 7:30 pm • Show 8:15 pm • Reception & Desserts 9:15 pm • Gilbert and Sullivan costumes optional but encouraged!

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Mother & ghter Dau W ee ke nd 1 201HOMEWOOD Ma y 13- 15, CAMP A time for mothers and daughters of all ages to relax and play together. Choose from a myriad of fun activities – horseback riding, crafts, forest or beach hikes, archery, riflery, table games, canoeing, rowing, sailing, devotionals and firesides.

Newly-formed, Vancouver-based Infinitus will feature classical works as well as jazz, Latin and hip-hop compositions.

Dynamic trio to play Quadra Infinitus, a new Va n c o u v e r - b a s e d string trio with a fresh approach that will invigorate your passion for the genre and widen your listening horizons, if not by their technical skill then by their innovative repertoire and their youthful good humour, will be performing at the Quadra Island Community Centre on Sunday, April 17 at 7 p.m. For med in 2002, Infinitus began as a duo of musical twins, Alex Cheung (cello) and Anthony Cheung (viola). With the addition of John “Adidam” (a nickname-acronym for All Day I Dream About Music) Littlejohn on violin, the group has evolved into

a dynamic trio. Known for their unique sound and upbeat performance style, Infinitus’ program features Classical works and jazz, Latin and hiphop ar rang ements as well as original compositions. They are equally comfortable with Pachelbel’s Canon, Leroy Anderson’s Jazz Pizzicato or the dances of RimskyKorsakov. Infinitus won the grand prize at the 2003 Friends of Chamber Music Competition and have been broadcast on OMNI/ CityTV, CBC Radio One and Two, and National Public Radio. They perform regularly at the Sonic Boom festival, they run their own concert series in

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PLANT AND JUMBLE SALE & OFAUCTION CITY CR PLANT SALE Saturday, April 9, 2011 9am - 12pm C.R. Community Centre 401-11th Avenue Campbell River Great buys on plants and garden accessories. Huge “jumble” of garage sale treasures. Homemade baking and crafts.

www.homewood.bc.ca

Camp Homewood, Box 40, Heriot Bay, BC V0P 1H0

250.285.3483 email: camp@homewood.bc.ca

Parks, Recreation and Culture Department C.R. Community Centre 250 286-1161 Sportsplex 250 923-7911

Vancouver, and they are the Ensemble-InResidence at the Young Artist Experience Summer Chamber Music Program at UBC. Alex and Anthony both hold degrees in Music and Kinesiology from the University of Michigan and the Peabody Conservatory. Alex is presently on the faculty of the BC Conservatory of Music and is a substitute for the Vancouver Symphony. Anthony plays with other musical ensembles and was the recipient of the Martin Luther King Spirit Award in 2000. John Littlejohn met the twins at the University of Michigan while completing his Masters of Music Degree and a

graduate performance diploma in violin. Infinitus is dedicated to quality outreach and often perfor ms for schools, nursing homes, hospitals, on Native reserves, at fundraisers and correctional facilities, giving over 300 outreach concerts throughout North America since 2006. Tickets for their Quadra performance are available at the usual outlets: The Music Plant in Campbell River and on Quadra at Hummingbird Office and Art Supply and Quadra Crafts. Advance tickets are $17, students 16 and under admitted free with an adult. Door price: $20.

Nifty Thrifty Second Hand Thrift store is

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ACCEPTING DONATIONS

Monday to Saturday 9 am to 4:45 pm. We accept good used clothing, household items, small appliances, books, records, scrap metal and wiring. Our location is the corner of 12th and Greenwood in Campbell River. For more information call 250-287-9731.

CR & DIST ASSOC

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Fefe Dobson sticks to her guns KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Fresh off the release of her latest album, pop rocker Felicia Fefe’ Dobson, 24, is back and better than ever. After releasing her debut album in 2003, the Scarborough, Ontario native hit a roadblock and, seven years later unveiled her second album, Joy, which spawned the hits Ghost and Stuttering, which have both spent time on the music charts. On Monday, the Mirror caught up by phone with Dobson in Saskatoon at the start of her 16-day tour that crosses Canada and makes a pit stop in Las Vegas. Dobson brings her already sold out show to the Tidemark Theatre April 15. Mirror: It’s been said that on your new album, Joy, you are embracing your roots. What does that mean? Fefe Dobson: Basically the whole concept of that comment is that I got to make a record independently without anyone telling me what to do and I was allowed to express myself freely and stick to my guns. I was allowed to be me and create. M: You now have three singles in rotation on Canadian radio. Why do you think people have embraced this album? FD: It’s been awhile since I released new material and I’m fortunate to have a lot of great, loyal fans who have been patient enough to wait for new music. I’m just enjoying myself and having fun and I think that comes through in my music. M: Why was your 2006, second album Sunday Love, never released? FD: It was never released because my label (Island Def Jam) and I split up because of musical differences and me having to find

Fefe Dobson rides a wave of writing and radio airplay success into a sold-out show at the Tidemark April 15. to Cyndi to Matthew myself musically. We Wilder to Rancid’s were not seeing eye to eye musically but then Tim Armstrong, so many artists. WorkI was re-signed by the ing with them just label, Island Def Jam, strengthened my a few years ago. They skills. The album were my label in 2003, wasn’t in vain, it had we split in 2005/2006 a purpose for sure. and then I re-signed M: What kind of with them a short things did you have to while ago. go through before getM: What was it like ting back to the studio collaborating with to record Joy? legends such as Cyndi FD: The first initial Lauper and Joan Jett thing was re-building on Sunday Love? myself, to re-build FD: A lot of the my strength. When people I collaborated you part ways with with were amazing experiences from Joan the label that you

worked hard with and got recognition from – just being signed by a label is a big thing, I was signed when I was just 17 – it was hard. Like any break-up it’s hard to get settled afterwards and I had to get my mind together and get inspired. I had friends that I called up, who are very creative, and I brought them together to sit down at the table to get back to creating music. Also seeing Miley Cyrus cover my song Start All Over and Jordin Sparks covering Don’t Let It Go to Your Head made me excited and inspired and made me think ‘you are noticed for having talent and don’t give up on yourself.’” M: Where did your inspiration for the tracks on Joy, come from? FD: It’s a lot about liberations and love, lots about love. M: Is Stuttering based on a real-life experience? FD: Oh for sure. My biggest fear in a relationship is someone lying and cheating. You never know for sure in a relationship if someone is telling the truth. My mom always told me as a

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kid to just tell the truth and things will be easier. It might be hard, but it makes everything better. So I’ve always told the truth, even if it’s painful. M: Did you have any musical idols growing up? FD: Growing up, I lived in a musically diverse home. My mom religiously played Bob Marley, Martin Gaye and ABBA. My big sister listened to Guns ‘N Roses and Nirvana and I just soaked all of that up and all those artists have influenced me in day-to-day life. I listened to the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac and Johnny Cash while I was making my album. M: What do you think makes you unique and sets you apart from other artists? FD: You know, I’m a different person. I have a different way of speaking and a different way or writing. I’m Felicia Dobson, I’m not anyone else.

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The Board of Education for School District 72 is inviting public input into the development of its 2011/2012 annual operating budget. Input can be made by writing the Board or by presenting a brief at the April 26, 2011 public board meeting, to be held at the School Board Of¿ce (425 Pinecrest Road), beginning at 7:30 p.m. Should you wish to make a presentation on April 26, please contact Lee-Ann Kruse in the Secretary-Treasurer’s of¿ce at (250) 830-2302 before noon on April 20, 2011. The number of submissions to be heard at the meeting will determine the presentation time. Written submissions should be addressed to: The Board of Education c/o the Secretary-Treasurer 425 Pinecrest Road Campbell River, B.C. V9W 3P2 The Board plans to adopt the 2011/2012 annual operating budget on May 17, 2011 Budget information can be found on the district website at: www.sd72.bc.ca/news/budget.asp School District 72 • Campbell River, B.C.

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Sports Kyell Erickson won a bronze medal in kumite at the nationals in Quebec.

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Michael Park is sent sprawling to the pitch by Carey Cordecedo during a soccer friendly on March 27 at Carihi. But Park and his Marine Harvest U18 teammates settled the score by dumping the Comox Men’s Select team 5-0. This Sunday, Marine Harvest plays its biggest game of the season when they host the Chilliwack Storm in the Coastal Cup quarter-final. Game time is 2 p.m. at Willow Point Park.

Carihi girls hope to continue winning ways The Carihi Tyees tuned up for their home tournament by winning the “Best of the Best” tourney in Chilliwack last Friday. The senior girls soccer team captured the title with a 1-0 shootout victory over South K a m l o o p s, s e t t i n g themselves up for the 16th annual Investors Challenge. The action begins Thursday with Timberline facing Gulf Islands at Willow Point Park at 9:30 a.m. Then at 11 a.m., on the Carihi field, the Tyees take on the defending B.C. Triple-A champs from

Claremont. “We have a team that is filled with junior players and this game will provide valuable experience that we can take forward for the rest of the season,” said Carihi coach John Jepson. The championship game kicks off Friday at Carihi at 1:30 p.m. Last Thursday in Chilliwack, Carihi started the Best of the Best tournament with a 5-2 win over Sutherland of North Vancouver. Tyees’ goalie Haley Craddock made a couple of spectacular saves early on while the

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offence was led by Ayla Akehurst and Eilidh “Razza” Rasmussen who scored two goals apiece. Taylor Marsh also capitalized on a superb cor ner kick from Carrie Gage. The Tyees were challenged in game two against host the school. Weather conditions made the field very muddy and despite both teams trying to play a “passing game” the field condition made a mockery of such efforts. Carihi opened the scoring on a fine inswinging corner by Jamie Tillapaugh. But

Chilliwack responded just prior to the half to tie the match 1-1. The second half saw a much-improved performance by the Tyees and they were able to hold Chilliwack to a tie. In doing so, Carihi secured first place on their side of the pool due to goal differential. In the semi-final on Friday morning, the Tyees faced a strong and well-coached team from Ballenas of Parksville. It was a well-balanced contest and Ballanas had a number of decent chances, but

keeper Craddock stood strong. The Tyees also had a number of opportunities to score but couldn’t find the net. It took a superb solo effort from Razz to open the scoring. She picked up the ball up at the halfway line and showed nimble footwork and a great turn of pace before slotting the ball into the bottom corner of the net. Ballanas was strong up front and it took some top quality defending by Kelly Wunderlich, Nicole Burns, Joceyln Cormier and Talise Lindenbach to keep them from

scoring. Despite a few anxious scares at the close of the game, Carihi held the slim 1-0 lead and advanced to the final against South Kamloops. Again, it was a very close affair with Carihi shading possession in the first half and South Kamloops pressing more in the second. But, once again, Craddock stood strong in net for the Tyees and made a number of critical one-on-one saves. Carihi also received strong play from Continued on Page A31

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During his first trip to the karate nationals in 2009, Campbell River’s Kyell Erickson came home empty-handed. However, the 15-year-old did leave with experience which proved invaluable on March 24-28, in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, were he earned two bronze medals. Competing in the cadet 14-15 advanced/black belt division, Erickson placed third in kumite (sparring) and helped Team B.C. to a bronze in team sparring. Earning the two bronze was great for Erickson, but if he had placed first or second, he would have qualified for Team Canada which is heading to the Pan American Championships in Brazil in September. Erickson started karate at the age of four at the Shitoryu Club on 9th Avenue. The club is instructed by Roy Tippenhauer.

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As the Vancouver Canucks stood on the blueline waiting for the singing of the national anthem a round of applause broke out. But the cheers weren’t for them – the fans were clapping for a young girl from Campbell River. Madison Oke, 10, had the thrill of a lifetime March 16, when the Canucks took on the Colorado Avalanche. Oke skated laps with the Canucks during the pre-game skate and stood beside members of her favourite hockey team during the anthems. “It was the best time of my life,” Oke said of the experience. “It was really exciting to skate with the Canucks.” Although having everyone’s attention on her as her face lit up the Jumbotron – and her name was announced over the loud speaker at Rogers Arena – was nerve racking. “I was a little bit nervous to have a lot of people looking at me.” The Campbell River Minor Hockey player,

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midfielders Mackenzie Kennedy and Karlyn Healy. The final whistle saw the game finish scoreless and the always nerve-racking shootout was to begin. Centre-forward Morgan Breeze confidently took the first shot and

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Campbell River’s Madison Oke stands with the Vancouver Canucks for the national anthems at Rogers Arena. She was the winner of the Littlest Canuck contest and attended the March 16 game.

who splits her time between the Seals (an atom house team) and the Hurricanes (girls peewee), was the lucky winner of the Littlest Canuck contest. Oke’s short essay explained how hockey gives her the chance to spend quality time with her dad, who is also her coach, her friends and teammates and family who come out to watch her games and practices. Based on the quality

of submissions, the field was then narrowed down to five. Oke’s name was then drawn and she was presented with a signed Alex Burrows jersey. “It was also a highlight for me to see one of our local kids skating and chatting with the Canuck players on the ice,” said Ian Robers of Marine Harvest, one of the constest sponsors. “Madison is an excellent skater and I’m pretty sure I saw

scouts making some notes.” Also attending the game were her parents Dwayne and Jennifer, and her older sister Briana. “It was such a neat thing for my daughter to do,” said Jennifer. “It tugged on my heart strings to see her with such a big smile on her face as she skated around.” The highlight for Oke was her chat with Canuck Manny Malho-

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scored as did Razza. Meanwhile, a miss and a save from Craddock left South Kamloops scoreless after two. South Kamloops did score on their shot, but Marsh secured the victory for Carihi with with a confident finish. “Winning the tour-

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nament was a real bonus, but the most important aspect was that we played in three competitive matches,” said Jepson. “Having lost six key starting players from the “AA” silver medalist team of last season, this experience will serve as a confidence boost.”

tra and the fist pumps from the Canucks bench as she left the ice. She also had the right feeling about the final score, “I guessed the score would be 4-2 for the Canucks and I was right!”

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Don’t leave home without us Candice Melton and Tim Strange enjoyed a week of sunshine on the beach in Nuevo Vallarta and couldn’t forget to bring the Campbell River Mirror along!

Howdy Candace Hills was visiting her brother Derek in Amarillo Texas. Derek plays in the N.A.H.L. for the Amarillo Bulls. Derek played all of his hockey here in Campbell River as a Tyee. The Mirror traveled 2,514 km with Candace to the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo Texas where the picture was taken.

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