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New mayor warns of challenges ahead to his heart. “I am an open chest heart surgery survivor from 2007 thank to our local medical professionals’ diagnostic abilities at Campbell River and District Hospital and then referrals to Victoria. So Campbell River having competent hospital services is a personal priority,” Jakeway said. “So far, information on where and how those service improvements will happen seems to be coming too slowly. “We all know that governments don’t move quickly. We must persevere.” Jakeway said council will also work on basic improvements to Campbellton, chronic flooding in the downtown area and unattractive empty storefronts in the downtown core. Infrastructure issues, the water supply and distribution system, road upgrades, used material and waste handling procedures are things Jakeway said need to Continued on A3
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“Change is in the air.” That’s the message Mayor Walter Jakeway had for the community during his inaugural address Tuesday night at the Community Centre. Jakeway warned that the next three years will likely be the most challenging the city has ever seen, but he said Campbell River has the right people and the right tools to make it through. “Tonight recognizes the 2011 democratic process in our city. It is also the positive start of what’s going to be an active, challenging and rewarding next few years,” Jakeway said. “Change is in the air. We’ve seen huge upheaval in our city over the last 10 years and certainly in the last three. We’ve survived the slippage as our industrial base shrank and as many in our population have either left or now rotate out of town for employment. Campbell River has already bottomed out, and we now have the opportunity to soar. How high we go is is ours to control.” Jakeway pointed to a recent rise in real estate sales and the number of young people who left for an education but are starting to return as signs the community is rebounding. Jakeway credited former mayor Charlie Cornfield and the previous council for its work in getting Campbell River recognized among senior gover nments, which has resulted in more grant monies and, recently, Campbell River being chosen as a pilot for
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the new BC Jobs Plan, aimed at capitalizing on B.C.’s economic strengths and in turn, creating long-term jobs. “Campbell River has been more visible,” Jakeway said. “The light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to brighten. Still, no one
should be misled or deceived. Campbell River has some very big problems to address.” One of those problems, said Jakeway, is that the city’s tax base has not stabilized yet costs are increasing. “The good news is: there is a
workable solution,” Jakeway said. “Together, we can work hard to develop and implement a robust and wise financial plan for 2012 and beyond.” Jakeway said he will also ensure Campbell River has top medical services, something that’s close
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Mayor says things will turn around Continued from A1 be dealt with. He also wants to see the community help improve the Tidemark Theatre, something that’s important to the city’s culture. “Today the Tidemark needs an upgrade. I encourage Campbell River citizens to support their fundraising drive. Locally we must raise $50,000 before the end of March 2012 to make it all happen,” Jakeway said. “I’ve put my money where my mouth is, with a personal donation to help move the upgrading effort along.” Jakeway said the council is willing to work with the Tidemark and all types of community groups. “Our new council will show openness and respect to all groups within Campbell River, including our First Nations,” Jakeway said. “We are all in this together. All sectors of our region must be full partners in our mutual success.” Jakeway also wants to hear from the community at large. “Over the next three years, if you know of a genuine need that’s getting missed, or have an idea, crazy or not, please be bold and speak up,” Jakeway said. “At times during the next three years, we are going to ask the public to
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The new city council officially took office with a swearing in ceremony at the Community Centre Tuesday night. New mayor Walter Jakeway and councillors Larry Samson and Ron Kerr, along with returning councillors Andy Adams, Ryan Mennie, Claire Moglove, and Mary Storry took over the reins in front of family and friends a large crowd of community spectators. Peter Wipper, city clerk, explained to a nearly full Community Centre gymnasium, the importance of the
evening. “The previous city council’s term expired last night at midnight, kind of like Cinderella,” Wipper said. “The new council is not authorized to take office until they are sworn in. The oath they will take sets out their legal and moral responsibilities as an elected official of our community. Once they take their oath, then and only then, are they permitted to make any decisions on behalf of our community.” Judge Brian Saunderson received the Oaths of Office and Allegiance from each member of council and had some words for the newly elected officials.
“I congratulate our new mayor and council and congratulations also to those who ran and were not successful,” said Saunderson. He also acknowledged all the time elected officials give to the city. “You have to be on call outside sitting council hours and I take my hat off to you for that,” Saunderson said. “You have to make tough decisions that won’t please everyone all the time. I know something about that. I’m sure there are many people that I like to call my customers, who wish I’d retire tomorrow. You will be on the receiving end of grumpy phone calls and letters to the edi-
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“I’m very humbled and very honoured,� said newly elected Board of Education chairperson Michele Babchuk at the board’s inaugural meeting Tuesday. Babchuk was nominated by long-time trustee Darryl Hagen, and no other nominations were put forward, making her chair by acclamation. While she has been a board trustee since 2005, Babchuk has not previously held the
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A piece of Campbell River is at the end of its long life. After many years of business, the Jolly Giant Store closed its doors on Nov. 11. It will reopen on Monday for five days from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. to sell off inventory, but will not reopen after that. “The Jolly Giant Store has been a neighbourhood fixture for some 60 years, and we have had many customers who have expressed
their sadness at the closing of the store,” said past owner Roy Wharton. Wharton and his wife Emily ran the store for 34 years. They sold it just over a year ago, but Roy said the new owners couldn’t make the business work. However, the Whartons still own the building and the decision to permanently close the store was a hard one for them. “We were put in a position of deciding what to do with the business,” explained
Roy. “After agonizing for some time, we decided that after 34 years, we were not prepared to put in the enormous amount of time and effort necessary to successfully run a convenience store.” Roy said they still hope someone else will take over the business again in the future. According to Roy, the store was originally called Stewart’s Grocery when it was started in the 1950s. Then, in the early 1970s two brothers,
who owned a Jolly Giant Store in Comox, bought it and gave it the Jolly Giant name. Roy worked at the Jolly Giant Store in Comox as a young man, and bought the Campbell River Jolly Giant in 1976. “I purchased the Campbell River store with the help of my parents. I was only 21 at the time,” said Roy. “With the help of my family, my wife and very good staff over the years, we ran the store for 34 successful years.”
Roy said students from Phoenix school frequented the store as it’s near the school and they don’t seem to forget the store even after they leave. “To this day, we still have former Phoenix students, who are now adults with their own children, come to the Jolly Giant Store just for the slushies,” Roy explained, who added he’s been told they have the best slushies in town. “They tell us it’s like a walk down memory lane.”
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Old Hillcrest Store transformed into new, welcoming home for Campbell River Head Injury Support Society RENÉE ANDOR CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
Shelley Howard filled walls with her “blood, sweat and tears.” The walls are those of the Campbell River Head Injury Support Society’s (CRHISS) new home in the Hillcrest House on the corner of Dogwood Street and 9th Avenue. And Howard, the society’s executive director, said that while it took a huge effort to complete the project, it was worth it in the end. “Really, blood, sweat and tears went into this place, so now that it’s done we’re very happy,” Howard said with an enormous grin. Originally located down the hill on Fir Street, the society bought the old Hillcrest Store early this year, renovated it, and moved in on Nov. 1. The new facility opens into a welcoming reception area with a bank of computers, a large meeting room, a couple offices and a
kitchen. Upstairs, there are four suites for people with brain injuries to live in. Howard said the rent is income-based, and a carer is on-site 24 hours a day to provide support to the tenants, however, the suites are designed as temporary homes. “The rooms are for people to come in and work on things that they want to get stronger in,” explained Howard, adding that building emotional strength, improving cooking skills or going to school are some examples of ways tenants are improving their lives. Howard plans to set-up a respite suite off the kitchen in the future, which will allow a safe place for carers to bring their loved ones with head injuries when they need to have a break. “A lot of times when you’re looking after somebody with a brain injury or illness, it gets really tiring and it drains the family,” said Howard. “To bring
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City embarks on pilot project to allow the city to do a side-by-side comparison. Neufeld said it will size up the new technology and compare illumination and colouring. City council approved funding for a new streetlight program during budget planning in March to reduce operating costs, reduce the city’s carbon footprint and reduce overall energy consumption. Neufeld expects the new lights to be
Charter to become carbon neutral in its operations by 2012. “We’re replacing the existing lights with LED lights which are quite a bit more energy efficient,” said Ron Neufeld, the city’s manager of operations. “The existing lights are high-pressure sodium, 150-watt lights. The LED lights are 55 watts and use a third of the amount of energy.” The new lights will only be installed on one side of the street
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The city will conduct a pilot project involving new streetlights in an effort to reduce energy consumption. About 90 new LED (light-emitting diodes) lights will be installed on the east side of South Dogwood Street from Jubilee Parkway north to Robron Road. The initiative falls in line with the city’s commitment to the British Columbia Action
Funding for the pilot project will come from the federal gas tax rebate. The streetlight pilot is just one of a number of ‘green’ initiatives undertaken by the city in recent years which include installing solar panels on the roofs of the downtown Fire Hall, RCMP stations, the Sportsplex and the new Simms Creek lift station on Highway 19A; using solarpowered crosswalk lights; and a green roof on City Hall.
installed in either January or February, depending on when supplies arrive. If the pilot project is successful, the city may expand it. “Part of the reason we’re doing this is to find out how the lights perform and the level of light that is produced,” Neufeld said. “Once we have the chance to evaluate the lights properly, then we’ll be in a better position to determine whether we want to do it on a larger scale or not.”
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2011 YEAR IN REVIEW Highlights of City of Campbell River acƟviƟes, iniƟaƟves and projects summer. The new design will also visually Ɵe in this area with Spirit Square and includes brighter lighƟng.
PARTNERSHIPS GREENWAYS LAND TRUST and the City of Campbell River completed the Greenways Loop, Jubilee Parkway Trail in 2011 and established the Laughing Willow Community Garden. Thanks to the Noon Rotary Club, the Walter Morgan Studio got a new roof this year. SYBIL ANDREWS COTTAGE ON NEW FOUNDATION In spring 2011, the arts hub and heritage focal point Sybil Andrews CoƩage got a new foundaƟon, perimeter drainage improvements, a new roof, a new wheelchair ramp and access door as well as minor exterior repairs and renewed landscaping. Along with the donaƟon from the Sybil Andrews Heritage Society, the project received Įnancial support from the Coast Sustainability Land Trust, Heritage BC, the Heritage Legacy Fund and the City of Campbell River through the Strategic Parks Plan and the Parks Parcel Tax. SECOND ANNUAL WATERFEST Waterfest 2011 showcased the power of community when Campbell River celebrated the high quality of drinking water in the watershed and enjoyed good clean fun at McIvor Lake on Aug. 20. ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS AND COMMITTEES The City of Campbell River has an acƟve mulƟstakeholder Environmental Advisory CommiƩee and a staī-based Green Team to advise on environmental protecƟon and sustainability projects and plans. The City also has an acƟve partnership with School District 72 on energy and waste reducƟon iniƟaƟves, including the Annual Earth Day FesƟviƟes at the Tidemark Theatre. Each year, the City parƟcipates in a wide range of community events such as River’s Day, Ocean’s Day, the Bald Eagle FesƟval, NaƟonal Waste ReducƟon Week, Earth Hour and the bi-annual Home Expos. THE PLAYGROUND AT THE GATHERING PLACE, BC Housing Complex was resurfaced thanks to a grant obtained through the partnership of Family Services, Laichwiltach Family Life, School District 72, Success by 6, Literacy Now and the City. BAIKIE ISLAND RESTORATION In 2011, eīorts to return Baikie Island to nature included clearing the site and re-planƟng with more than 5,000 naƟve trees and shrubs. The creaƟon of riparian forest zone habitat was a very important element in the grant applicaƟon for the BC Hydro Fish and Wildlife CompensaƟon Program. BC Hydro supported the applicaƟon and contributed $50,000 towards the project. The project has also received Įnancial backing from Tree Canada, the City, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, the Community Works Fund and a variety of other funders. FACELIFT FOR LIBRARYͳTIDEMARK COURTYARD Landscaping between the Tidemark Theatre and the Campbell River Library got a mulƟpurpose faceliŌ in fall 2011. Trees were pruned, landscaping beds replanted, and the irrigaƟon system was upgraded. The new landscape design was developed by the City’s two horƟculturalists and incorporates crime prevenƟon environmental design standards. The Downtown Business Improvement AssociaƟon and Stacey Larson of Ladybug Greenhouse also had input into the new look that will keep the area lush and green throughout the year and brighten it up with color in late spring and throughout
GREEN CANADA DAY Canada Day 2011 had a green theme in Campbell River. ComposƟng and recycling were available at each of the major event venues, and the green vendor award went to the greenest business – Acropolis Kuzina. The Water Department also supplied water boƩle reĮll staƟons at Robert Ostler and Frank James Parks in an eīort to eliminate single-use plasƟc water boƩles. YOUTH ACTION COMMITTEE LAUNCHED In October 2011, the City of Campbell River launched a Youth AcƟon CommiƩee for youth between the ages of 14 and 18 years old. The Youth AcƟon CommiƩee is helping develop a Youth Charter and Youth Engagement Strategy for Campbell River, and will provide strategic advice to Council on how to keep Campbell River a “youth friendly” community and how to give projects a youth Ňare. The City’s annual United Way workplace campaign in November welcomed pledges by 35 employees, who donated a total of $5,396. Much fun was had at the senior management chili cook oī, where Dogwood OperaƟons staī feasted. AŌer many months of negoƟaƟons, the City of Campbell River and CUPE Local 401 raƟĮed a new collecƟve agreement. The agreement runs for four years (2010 through 2013) and the negoƟated wage increases were: • 0 per cent in 2010 • 2.5 per cent in 2011 • 1.25 per cent in 2012 • 1.25 per cent in 2013 WIND POWER EXPLORATION In partnership with Science World and the Clean Energy Fund, a report on potenƟal wind energy sites in Campbell River names Phoenix School and Robron Park as two of the best locaƟons for wind power generaƟon. The City is working with School District 72 to install anemometers to gather more wind data and explore opƟons for a smallscale wind turbine demonstraƟon project. TASK FORCE ON ENERGY AND EMISSIONS PILOT BC Hydro selected Campbell River to be the Įrst community in the province to pilot a task force on energy and emissions. The task force was a mulƟ-stakeholder group that shaped the development of the City’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan – and provided strategic advice on economic development opportuniƟes associated with energy conservaƟon, renewable energy and greenhouse gas emission reducƟons. Task force work was funded through a $10,000 grant from BC Hydro. In recogniƟon of the City’s climate change and energy leadership, the Mayor was selected as the regional representaƟve for Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast on the Community Energy AssociaƟon’s Mayor’s Climate Leadership Council. GREEN BUILDING LEADERS PILOT COMMUNITY The Pembina InsƟtute selected the City of Campbell River as one of two BC communiƟes to explore a potenƟal provincial minimum renewable energy requirement for all new buildings. This concept is similar to the Merton Rule in place in the United Kingdom, which requires a minimum of 10 per cent renewable energy for new buildings. Workshops were held with local developers, City Council and City staī, and the Pembina InsƟtute is currently exploring this concept with other BC communiƟes. ConƟnued on next page...
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Highlights of City of Campbell River acƟviƟes, iniƟaƟves and projects CITY JOINS SUSTAINABLE CITIES INTERNATIONAL In recogniƟon of the City’s sustainability leadership, Campbell ell River was invited to join the range sustainability Sustainable CiƟes InternaƟonal network of 35 ciƟes engagedd in long long-range planning. Other members include Portland, Olympia, Metro Vancouver, Calgary, OƩawa, Iqaluit, Durban, South Africa, Adelaide, Australia and more. Campbell River became an oĸcial member of the network in June 2011. PROVINCIAL WOODSTOVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM CONTINUES The spring, 75 Campbell River residents received rebate cheques for replacing their old smoky wood burning appliances with high-eĸciency wood, pellet or gas units. The $250 rebates were made available through the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program, and many of the parƟcipaƟng retailers oīered addiƟonal rebates on purchases. EducaƟonal presentaƟons included Burn It Smart and – through a partnership with the University of Victoria’s SpaƟal Science Laboratory – expert advice from the provincial meteorologist and presentaƟons on localized air quality monitoring. Funding has been secured to conƟnue the popular program in 2012. SPECIES AT RISK LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKING GROUP In 2011, as part of the provincial Species at Risk Local Government Working Group, Campbell River parƟcipated in developing an acƟon-oriented report to enhance protecƟon for the more than 1,500 plant and animal species at risk in BriƟsh Columbia. Specialized local government training is planned for 2012. KIDS STEP UP 60 young leaders-in-training (LITs) volunteer in RecreaƟon and Culture children’s programs and events, helping lead acƟviƟes and acƟng as posiƟve role models for kids. LITs volunteered 2,441 hours in 2011. What an achievement!
AWARDS & RECOGNITION SOLAR COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR Campbell River was recognized as one of BriƟsh Columbia’s newest Solar CommuniƟes, winning the 2010 BC Solar Community of the Year Award (presented in March 2011), in recogniƟon of demonstrated leadership in promoƟng solar hot water. The City has solar hot water installaƟons and educaƟonal kiosks at the Sportsplex, RCMP staƟon, Simms Creek Washroom, and the Fire Hall. Campbell River’s solar hot water iniƟaƟves were featured on CTV and the French channel of CBC, as well as in the Solar BC newsleƩer. CITY STEWARDSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM CELEBRATED 10TH ANNIVERSARY This program recognizes outstanding environmental achievements by individuals, groups, development, business, and industry in Campbell River. In celebraƟon of the program’s 10th anniversary, the award categories included air quality, pesƟcide free, water and energy conservaƟon, habitat protecƟon and creaƟon, waste reducƟon, youth achievements and environmental excellence. The awards were presented by the Mayor at the annual HaigBrown FesƟval on River’s Day in September. SUSTAINABLE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN ͵ CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AWARD The City of Campbell River completed a draŌ Sustainable Oĸcial Community Plan (SOCP) that integrates a sustainability framework, and social, cultural, economic and environmental objecƟves. In partnership with the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and Homalco First NaƟons, the plan and has been guided by a mulƟ-stakeholder Steering CommiƩee. More than 1,500 residents parƟcipated in the development of the draŌ Sustainable Oĸcial Community Plan. In recogniƟon of the City’s Community Engagement eīorts, Campbell River won Įrst place in the Civic Engagement Category at the Union of BriƟsh Columbia MunicipaliƟes Excellence Awards in September. COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM ͵ NATIONAL AWARDS The City of Campbell River took Įrst place overall at the
NaƟonal CommuniƟes in Bloom CompeƟƟon for a community our size. The City also Sustainable Development Category and Honourable received a Įrst place award in the Sustainabl MenƟon in the Environmental AcƟ on Catego Category. MenƟon AcƟon
speciĮc land uses. Phase two will help guide all aspects of urban forest management from Character Tree recogniƟon and street tree programs to climate change adaptaƟon strategies.
• The amount of material disposed at the landĮll has dropped signiĮcantly, while the volume of yard waste and recyclables has increased. The City will provide Įnal 2011 waste collecƟon staƟsƟcs in early 2012.
AGRICULTURE PLAN ͵ RECOGNIZED BY PROVINCE City Council adopted Campbell River’s Įrst Agriculture Plan in October 2011. The Agriculture Plan was recognized by the Province with an oĸcial leƩer signed at the legislature in November. The Honourable Don McRae, Minister of Agriculture, commented on the signiĮcance of the iniƟaƟve and development of the plan as a major step toward economic diversiĮcaƟon and job creaƟon. The plan was also recognized by the Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and InnovaƟon, who noted that a robust agrifoods sector in Campbell River is good news for business, investment and job creaƟon.
IDLE FREE EDUCATION UP AND RUNNING With a hearty endorsement from the Environmental Advisory CommiƩee, Idle Free informaƟon was shared at Earth Week CelebraƟons and Bike to Work Week displays, during Ocean’s Day and in the Live Green Guide published by the Courier Islander. Idle Free signs have been posted at four City faciliƟes paralleling School District 72’s signage eīorts, and Bylaw staī work with the public at key locaƟons to reduce vehicle idling. Idle Free builds on the City’s AnƟ-Idling Policy to minimize emissions produced by City operaƟons.
DOWNTOWN SECURITY PATROL 2011 was the Įrst full year the City provided roving security patrol in the downtown core. The service is provided by local Įrm Safety Net Security. The patrol operates seven days a week in the summer, six in the winter, and includes patrols of all downtown public faciliƟes and the Spirit Square. The service has been well received by the public and downtown businesses.
MARCOM GOLD AWARD – In November, the City of Campbell River was recognized with a MarCom Gold Award for communicaƟons related to the Hwy 19A upgrade project. Marci Hotsenpiller of Zinc PR led the award-winning team that kept the community up to date on the project’s progress.
COMMUNITY BUILDING FIRST CANADIAN MUNICIPAL TIDAL POWER FEASIBILITY STUDY COMPLETED In August 2011, Campbell River became the Įrst Canadian municipality to undertake a Ɵdal power feasibility study. Campbell River is uniquely posiƟoned on the Discovery Passage, an area with some of the best Ɵdal sites in Canada. According to the Ocean Renewable Energy Group, six of the top 50 Ɵdal sites in Canada are located in close proximity to Campbell River. The feasibility study results can be used to work with industry to promote Campbell River as a test site for Ɵdal power technology. Campbell River now has the opportunity to access complete Ɵdal model mapping of the Discovery Passage area surrounding the community that could also be used for developers interested in larger scale Ɵdal demonstraƟon projects. The Tidal Power Feasibility Study was funded by a combinaƟon of funding from FCM, the City of Campbell River and the Infrastructure Planning Program. SOLAR HOT WATER READY REGULATIONS In June 2011, the Province of BriƟsh Columbia passed new legislaƟon that requires construcƟon of new single family dwellings and single family dwellings with suites to be built to be solar hot water ready. Campbell River was one of 36 BC communiƟes that signed onto this regulaƟon. At its regular meeƟng on August 30, 2011 Campbell River City Council adopted revisions to the City’s Building Bylaw to implement the new Provincial Solar Hot Water Ready RegulaƟons. The Įrst houses to become solar hot water ready are being built as you read this! MARINE FORESHORE HABITAT ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION PLAN Adopted in October 2011, the plan outlines a comprehensive approach to shoreline management that incorporates natural processes and ecosystems. The City has already begun “soŌ shore” restoraƟons at badly eroded sites using the report’s iniƟal analysis for guidance. For the very Įrst Ɵme, forage Įsh egg sampling was included as part of the environmental management plan in place for the restoraƟons. The report will form the basis for a Memorandum of Understanding with the Province and the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans to streamline regulatory processes. The report also incorporates recent work underway by the Province on sea level rise and coastal Ňood hazard land use. URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN INVENTORY UNDERWAY With Discovery Coast Greenways Land Trust, funding was secured from the Real Estate FoundaƟon of BriƟsh Columbia for the Įrst phase of an Urban Forest Management Plan. The urban forest is an important natural asset and resource that supports community heath and livability. Developing a management plan was recommended by a number of the City’s advisory commiƩees. Phase one involves conducƟng an inventory to catalogue tree health, calculate the extent of current canopy coverage and determine goals for
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS • A major drinking watershed clean-up removed more than 475 tonnes of illegally dumped waste. • Upgraded security, metering and leak detecƟon improvements were completed at the Evergreen Reservoir. • Repairs were completed at the Snowden Forest Water System Lake intake and improved communicaƟons and controls were installed at the Snowden Reservoir back-up tank. • A new hydrant Ňushing program was iniƟated to maintain high levels of water quality throughout the distribuƟon system. • A new water quality monitoring and early warning system was installed in John Hart Lake to provide enhanced water quality informaƟon. • The aging watermain on Westgate Road was replaced. • The City’s website was modiĮed with an improved Water secƟon that provides updated informaƟon and easier access. • A new customer feedback program was introduced to allow customers to provide feedback on their experiences with City crews and to measure how services meet customer expectaƟons. • A public educaƟon program on water conservaƟon was rolled out with a focus on outdoor irrigaƟon. This program helped reduce summer Ɵme peak Ňows from 1,182 litres/second to 829 litres/second. • Staī completed an update to the comprehensive Water Emergency Response Plan. SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS • The new Simms Creek Pump StaƟon was completed to provide addiƟonal capacity for growth in the Willow Point area. The building is adjacent to the seawalk and features local First NaƟons artwork. It also has public washrooms with solar hot water and drinking fountains for pedestrians and dogs. • Upgrades to the City’s sewage treatment facility – the Norm Wood Environmental Centre – began and are expected to be complete in December 2011. • AddiƟonal land was secured to allow conƟnuaƟon of land applicaƟon of treated biosolids in 2012 and beyond. DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS • City crews iniƟated a comprehensive preventaƟve maintenance plan for community drainage. • Ditch improvements were completed along Greta, MerecroŌ and GarĮeld roads. • Stream remediaƟon work was completed along Willow Creek to address Ňooding and bank erosion problems. SOLID WASTE IMPROVEMENTS • Weekly curbside recycling began in 2011 (previously every two weeks). • Weekly curbside yardwaste collecƟon was expanded to eight months of the year (previously four months of the year). • A year-round yard waste drop-oī facility was opened within the Quinsam Reserve oī Willis Road – free for parƟcipants in the City’s curbside collecƟon program. • New collecƟon regulaƟons were introduced that limited the amount of garbage collected from each residence for the base fee, with $2 tags for extra garbage available at City faciliƟes.
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HYBRID VEHICLES In 2011, the City replaced four vehicles with fuel-eĸcient hybrid gas-electric versions and replaced an exisƟng propane forkliŌ with a fully electric model. These acquisiƟons were funded 100 per cent from federal gas tax dollars, reducing the draw on local taxaƟon, and bringing the City’s total hybrid (and electric) Ňeet up to eight. NEW AIRPORT SIGNS The City received a grant to fund new signs for the airport. Working with a local supplier, the signs were produced on a Ɵght Ɵmeline and well under budget. NWEC UPGRADES Departments working together created a detailed request for proposal used to hire an engineering consulƟng Įrm to begin design for required upgrades to the Norm Wood Environmental Centre. It is expected that upgrades will be tender ready by the end of 2012. DISPOSAL OF ASSETS In 2011, the City introduced a new method for disposing of surplus equipment. This includes providing informaƟon to the public via the City’s website and the opportunity to purchase via the online aucƟon website, BC AucƟons. AucƟoning goods no longer used helps the City recover costs and eliminates disposal costs. EVALUATION IMPROVEMENTS The City has updated its method of evaluaƟng submissions from suppliers to further enhance consistency, accountability and transparency. Suppliers and bidders are now beƩer able to understand the City’s evaluaƟon process and to provide more detailed submissions that oīer beƩer overall value at a lower cost. TWOͳDAY PERMIT PROCESS It’s been a year since the City introduced a fast-track twoday building permit process. Currently, more than half of Campbell River’s single family and duplex residenƟal permits are issued through the two-day process. BUILDING STATISTICS While the overall building project start numbers are lower than last year, Campbell River is ahead of other municipaliƟes in the region with more single family and commercial building starts. HWY 19A UPGRADES ͵ ON TIME AND UNDER BUDGET Surface upgrades to Hwy 19A between Hilchey and just south of Rockland Road include bicycle lanes adjacent to curb and guƩer, accessible, sheltered bus pull-outs and a centre median with landscape islands strategically placed to enhance traĸc Ňow while providing leŌ turn lanes and traĸc calming. With sidewalks ConƟnued on next page...
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2011 YEAR IN REVIEW Highlights of City of Campbell River acƟviƟes, iniƟaƟves and projects and solar-powered electronically acƟvated crossing lights placed at the crosswalks, this route provides a safer and more pleasant environment for pedestrians. Power, cable TV and telephone lines have been run under ground, and the new Simms Creek Pumping StaƟon provides public washrooms with solar hot water and enhanced sewer pumping capacity in anƟcipaƟon of more mulƟ-family units to be built in this area. AIRPORT UPGRADES Campbell River celebrated the compleƟon of the $8.3 million airport upgrade in the revamped airport terminal where original “Thunderbird” artwork Ňies overhead. The 1,500-foot runway extension project included a new Įeld electrical centre that provides increased electrical capacity and reliability to the enƟre site and provides for future expansion of the airport’s electrical distribuƟon systems. Airport terminal upgrades included increased seaƟng throughout the airport, automated Ňight informaƟon boards, free Wi-Fi Internet service, new restaurant services, upgraded washrooms with hands-free low-Ňow devices and a new washroom accessible from the departures lounge. MoƟon-controlled lighƟng and high-eĸciency heat pumps were also installed. In 2011, Įtness class parƟcipaƟon saw a 68 per cent increase over 2010. Check out the new RecreaƟon Guide for the current Įtness class line-up – including lunch Ɵme Įtness classes at the Community Centre Įve days a week! Spring 2011 saw the Įrst crushing and re-manufacture of asphalt and concrete waste. The project was a joint venture of the City’s Roads and FaciliƟes and Supply departments. WHAT DO I DO IF…? Working with the Municipal Insurance AssociaƟon of BriƟsh Columbia (MIABC), the City posted an informaƟon brochure with Ɵps and frequently asked quesƟons about making claims related to property damage. Check it out at www.campbellriver.ca under City Hall / City Departments / Materials Management. A “How do I?” secƟon on the City website answers quesƟons related to City services (see the link on the home page). NEW DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE BYLAW WITH REDUCED RATES In January, Council adopted a new bylaw reducing development cost charges in all development categories. Development cost charges are charged at the Ɵme of iniƟal subdivision for single family development or when a building permit is issued for other forms of development. The money collected through these charges helps pay for the capital improvements to the City’s water, drainage and sewer system as well as to the City’s road and park network that are needed to accommodate community growth. The Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 3411, 2010 is posted on the City’s website. WE’RE 10! The Campbell River Community Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary on February 14, 2011. Open houses and art shows were held, and an art display telling the story of the old hall and the new building was installed in the Community Centre main hallway. NEW AUXILIARY FIRE RECRUITS Campbell River’s Įre ĮghƟng forces at Fire halls 1 and 2 were bolstered with new auxiliary recruits in 2011. Eight new recruits graduated from basic Įre Įghter training in early summer, and another training session began in September. For more informaƟon, contact the Fire Department at 250-286-6266.
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS • Began update of the Master TransportaƟon Plan, which reviews the City’s road network and plans for growth for the next 20 years, in all modes of transportaƟon, including walking, cycling, transit and private car use. • IniƟated a traĸc signal regular maintenance program to reduce liability and maintenance. • ConƟnued sidewalk inĮll program on Gazelle and Springbok roads. • In conjuncƟon with BC Transit, wrote Transit Future Plan, which plans for future transit improvements. • ConƟnued pedestrian crossing safety improvements with Įve new pedestrian amber Ňashing light crosswalks (at Alder / Pinecrest, Alder / Evergreen, Alder / 7th Avenue, Highway 19A / Dahl, Alder / Garnet).
PROJECTS CAMPBELL RIVER RECYCLES ONLINE DIRECTORY The City of Campbell River launched a new tool to make recycling easier. The online community recycling directory (www.campbellriverrecycles.ca) details where residents and businesses can recycle more than what can be picked up at curbside. The directory provides online maps to indicate where to return a range of items such as medicaƟon, hazardous material and appliances that may otherwise end up in the landĮll. CORPORATE CARBON NEUTRAL PLAN In January 2011, The City adopted a new plan that aims to reduce City greenhouse gas emissions to 10 per cent below 2008 levels by 2012. The plan includes long-term targets of a 35 per cent reducƟon by 2020 and, by the year 2050, City emissions reduced to 85 per cent below 2008 levels. The City of Campbell River is one of the 178 signatories of the B.C. Climate AcƟon Charter commiƩed to becoming carbon neutral in its government operaƟons by 2012. COMMUNITY ENERGY AND EMISSIONS PLAN In October 2011, the City adopted a Community Energy and Emissions Plan. This plan measures current energy and emissions generated by residents and businesses in Campbell River, sets greenhouse gas emission reducƟon targets, and lays out a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – enabling the City to meet provincial requirements under Bill 27. The plan was 100 per cent funded through grants from BC Hydro and the Real Estate FoundaƟon, and FederaƟon of Canadian MunicipaliƟes. ENERGY RETROFITS AND THE GREEN ROOF RESULT IN SAVINGS Since 2007, overall energy consumpƟon at City Hall has been reduced by approximately 25 per cent – saving almost $15,000 per year at today’s electricity rates. The signiĮcant energy reducƟons are linked to the green roof at City Hall and comprehensive energy retroĮts to the building’s lighƟng and heaƟng, venƟlaƟon and cooling systems. In 2011, the City also completed energy retroĮts at the Sportsplex and Enterprise Centre, and conƟnues lighƟng eĸciency upgrades. Energy retroĮts, including the green roof, were 100 per cent funded through external grants.
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WHO WE ARE: The Campbell River Mirror is published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd., 104-250 Dogwood St., Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9. Telephone: 250-287-9227; Fax: 250-287-3238.
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EDITOR: Alistair Taylor editor@campbellrivermirror.com
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Good luck council, you’ll need it Congratulations to our new mayor Walter Jakeway and councillors Andy Adams, Ron Kerr, Ryan Mennie, Claire Moglove, Larry Samson and Mary Storry on their inauguration Tuesday night. The ceremony officially kicked We say: Our new off our local government’s term of office and allows them to roll up council faces their sleeves and get to work. And challenging times what a lot of work they will have. Mayor Jakeway is correct in ahead pointing out that the next few years will be difficult ones for Campbell River. It will certainly be trying times for our city council as they wrestle with the drop in corporate taxes brought
about by the loss of the Elk Falls pulp mill. In order to get some idea of what’s in store, the new mayor won’t have far to turn for advice. His council is made up predominantly of returning councillors who are more than familiar with what lies ahead. It will take courage to make the decisions that will be needed. This new council will be faced with challenges that were just getting underway during the previous council’s tenure. Council will be faced with trying to maintain the current level of service never mind expanding it. There’s no easy solution and there’s no silver bullet that will solve all the problems. Council will need to take a multi-faceted approach to solving
problems. Flexibility will be required as well some imagination. Councillors need to realize that they won’t please everybody. At times, it may seem like they can’t please anybody but they must persevere. It’s the job they asked for and it’s the task we’ve given them. Residents need to keep in mind the personal sacrifice our elected representatives have undertaken and should afford them the highest level of respect and appreciation. Of course, they should be held accountable but we can’t allow our political debate to sink into acrimony and spite. It’s time to pull together not splinter apart.
Good point: Thanks It’s been a great honor and privilege to ride with the Cops for Cancer 2011 Tour de Rock team and represent the City of Campbell River and the RCMP. I would like to thank all of the corporate sponsors for their continual support over the past 14 years the Tour de Rock has been alive. As well a huge thank you to all of the independent stores and businesses that supported myself as a rider and many Tour de Rock events thoughout the summer. A very sincere thank you to all the public who made generous donations towards the cause and to the amazing people who volunteered their time to help make the 2011 Tour de Rock a huge success. People think that the riders are the heroes, but let me tell you that the riding is the easy part. All of you are the heroes and are part of the team. With all of you, your generous support and donations, you have helped many children and their families battle thru some tough times. Times that one day with hope, dreams and inspiration, families won’t have to endure. Be proud of that! The 2011 Tour de Rock team is over 1.5 million dollars raised so far. That is Awesome awesome, very awesome!!! “A person never stands so tall as when they kneel to help a child.” Thanks again. A/Cst Shawn HALL Campbell River RCMP
Prosperity is out there for those who want it Noted last week in one of the daily newspapers that an NDP MLA is going to spend a month trying to live on the $610 welfare rate for employable men. Noble gesture, but pointless other than to garner media headlines. Nowhere in the story did it say that he was giving up or donating his $8,500 a month salary while living in poverty. Additionally, he gets to spend one night a week at home with the family, eating good food, being clean and, I’d guess, getting some snuggles. There isn’t much of that available to the real guy on welfare, and he doesn’t have, at the end of the month, a well paying job to
get a job. fall back on. And based on Sunday’s front As for trying to live on $610 a month: take out the $375 (mini- page story about Dawson Creek mum) needed for a room and having zero unemployment and there isn’t a lot leftover for food, businesses crying out for more workers, there are jobs available. let alone anything else. Found it revealing that the I know if I tried it there would mayor of that northern go the cigarettes ($300 a city was in Vancouver month), wine and beer, Guest Column recently and tried to regular trips to CanaMark Rushton convince a few of the dian Tire for stuff I don’t need but just ‘gotta have.’ “Occupy” bunch to find work in Perhaps for health reasons alone, his town. No takers! Also no job takers down here I should give it a try! Flippancy aside, $610 a month when farmers need to harvest is an appallingly small amount their crops … they have to rely to live on, but remember, this is often on imported labour from Mexico, yet we have many who sit for employable single men. It should be seen only as very around collecting their meager short-term assistance to ward welfare rates, complain about it, off starvation while you find and and do nothing to get out of the
malaise of poverty. But, low incomes aren’t just faced by those who are too lazy, unwilling to work or, due to mental health issues, stuck in the cycle. What about those who spent their entire lives working, but never saved? They hit 65 years of age, are out of a job and have to look forward to living the rest of their lives on CPP, OAP and GIS, which in total isn’t much more than $1,500 a month. That number takes the ‘golden’ out of your retirement years. At a family Christmas gathering this weekend, conversation led to the likelihood that today’s generation of workers might be
the last to be able to afford the lifestyle so many of us enjoy – big houses, multiple vehicles, all the trappings of comfort. Then I reflected on what is happening now in the resource industry in Northern B.C., and the potential for even more jobs if the Site C dam is built. Back in my youth, the Bennett dam was constructed, and that ensured prosperity for so many, plus it provided the power source that resulted in tens of thousands of other jobs created when industry and commerce flocked to our province. The future, while it will always have its ups and downs, will for those willing to work hard be as strong as it has always been.
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Local RCMP won’t issue immediate roadside suspensions for breathalyzer ‘fail’ readings, but Campbell Riverites can expect the nor mal slew of holiday road checks. “The enforcement steps will, in terms of person hours allocated to it, mirror those from last year,” RCMP Sgt. Craig Massey said. “It’s a significant issue in terms of overall enforcement, and we will continue to muster as many resources as we can to provide a public deterrent to people.” Supreme Court Justice Jon Sigurdson ruled Dec. 1 that people who blow a fail reading, (over .08 blood alcohol content), on a roadside screening device deserve the right to challenge the device reading, which changes police enforcement of impaired driving rules. Hotly debated since it was brought in last fall, the Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) legislation
allowed police to conduct one roadside test and immediately suspend the licence of a driver with a fail reading for 90 days and impound the vehicle for 30 days, according to Massey. That person would not be criminally charged, but would also would not be able to challenge the reading in court. Now, a driver with a fail reading will be taken to the detachment, and if they fail another breathalyzer test, will face criminal charges, just as was done before the legislation was implemented. “People that blow a fail will, instead of having that done in a non-criminal fashion, will be detained for an impaired driving investigation,” said Massey. However the ‘warning’ reading of .05 to .08 blood alcohol content rules will remain the same, and drivers who blow readings in this range will receive an immediate licence suspension of three days, and have their car impounded for three days for the first
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time, with stronger penalties for future warning readings. Massey said he supports the immediate penalties component of IRP. “One of the greatest components of the legislation is that it has immediate consequences,” said Massey. “Instead of a year or two years down the road, finally getting before a court, these subjects are immedi-
ately held accountable and that’s a great thing.” He pointed out that alcohol related roadway fatalities are down, and that “there are 45 more people alive today in British Columbia, that given statistically in previous years, wouldn’t be alive.” While he acknowle d g e d t h at s o m e people are concerned they could blow in the warning range after having one drink with dinner, he said this is not true. “There were people that didn’t like this legislation and came up with some horror stories that, you know, you can’t even have one beer and
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different locations. Participants can board the bus at the Campbell River Community Centre at 6:30 p.m., Yucalta Lodge at 6:40, the Larwood Seniors Complex at 6:50 or at the Sportsplex at 7. Transit invites everyone to participate, including seniors and persons with disabilities. The event is free of charge.
Meanwhile, the City of Campbell River and BC Transit are partnering to provide special holiday service. On New Year’s Eve, from 6:45 p.m.-2:45 a.m., service will be free of charge; a Safety Net Security Guard will be on board all buses that night. Regular service will be in effect during the day on Dec. 31, all
Children’s Choir joins Allison Crowe Enjoy plenty of warm holiday cheer when “Tidings” returns to St. Peter’s Anglican Church - featuring the voices and music of troubador Allison Crowe and guests from the Campbell River Children’s Choir’s “Zephyr”. The concert happens Thurs., Dec. 15. Music starts at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. Communityspirited impresario Ron Nicolaye again
organizes this holiday tradition - a winter’s celebration of music that also brings some aid to a pair of extremely dedicated groups – the Campbell River Hospice Society and Campbell River food bank. Donations of non-perishable food items are greatly appreciated and will be collected on concert night. Opening the Tidings musical program will be the voices of the “Zephyr” from
the Campbell River Children’s Choir. The members of “Zephyr” are the most experienced members of the choir who have chosen to perform more difficult music and to attend extra rehearsals. Following intermission, Crowe stirs together traditional Christmas carols and holiday favourites with an organic blend of rock, jazz, folk, gospel and soul. Tidings
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an opportunity to remember a loved one by placing a dove on one of Hospice’s Christmas Trees during the Tidemark’s regular business hours as well as before, during intermission and after the concert. The Trees of Remembrance will also be available during Tidemark’s regular business hours on Dec. 22. For those that are unable to attend the concert, there will also be Trees of Remembrance set up at the Hospice Office (301 Dogwood Street) should anyone wish to place a dove in memory of a loved one during the week of Dec. 19-23. There will also be a tree set up at the Heriot Bay Tru Value Foods (Quadra Island) on Dec. 17-19. Come out to the
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Timberline Secondary School is the lucky winner of a brand new camera. Timberline was one of six schools from across the province to win a Sony digital media device thanks to its early registration in Science World’s BC Green Games. Timberline was chosen through random selection as the recipient of a digital camera, which the school’s media teacher Shannon Hagen says will help students in their submission video for the Green Games in February 2012. “Any time a piece of hardware is put in the students’ hands, it’s amazing what they can create,” Hagen says. “It’s great. With declining budgets, anything I can get my
hands on in terms of free equipment for the students makes a big difference in our program. The way education is going today, with all the cutbacks, any kind of community support is very much appreciated – that’s huge. Otherwise there’s no way we could run our programs anymore.” Timberline was selected from a pool of more than 100 teams that have already registered for the Green Games. Hagen says the camera, which can take digital stills as well as video, is a big help to the school. “It’s nice, small and compact so the students can take it with them wherever they go,” Hagen says. Other winners included schools in Chilliwack, Burnaby, Richmond, Saanich, and Kamloops.
BC Green Games is a provincewide competition for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12, designed to motivate and reward students for their contributions to the environment. Timberline will be submitting a production called Carbon Pawprint, a nod to Timberline’s team name, the Wolves. The video, which features a song filmed by the media class highlighting all the things the school is doing to reduce its carbon footprint, will be one of two submissions from the school. Hagen says the school’s Green Team, which has started a compost program, encourages students to fill up water bottles from the school’s drinking fountains, and tends to the edible garden, is working on
a second video. “The Green Team helps implements these things and the whole school follows them,” Hagen says. “They look for needs. If they weren’t here, these things wouldn’t get done. The whole school practises what they put in place.” Timberline is just one of hundreds of schools from across B.C. that will compete in the Green Games. In March, the public can view all the entrants’ videos and vote for their favourite. As well, submissions will be judged by environmental and science education experts and scientists. A total of $24,000 is up for grabs, to be shared among the winners. Last year, Willow Point elementary school was one of 10 elementary school winners, out of 139 entries.
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s a non-profit organization, which was established 25 years ago, the Hospice Society continues to thrive today as an integral part of our city. Their mandate is to provide compassionate support and companionship to meet the needs of those individuals facing death, their family and friends and for those grieving a loss due to death. It is Hospice’s goal to provide a quiet and home like atmosphere for a palliative (end of life) care beds for those that do not have the option or do not want to remain at home during their final days. With their dedicated team of volunteers, staff are able to meet the steady increase in requests for assistance from the members of our community and surrounding area. These volunteers are caring men and women who are specifically trained in understanding the needs and concerns of the dying and bereaved. They may have experienced their own loss and have personal insight into what that person or family is going through; they are able to provide support, client companionship,
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and respite for a caregiver, all without judging or advising. And Hospice knows that the support can not stop when someone passes away, because it is the children, the spouse and other members of the family who are left behind that are now grieving the loss of that loved one. With that in mind, the Society provides a number of grief
support programs: One on One Grief and Loss Counseling (for children, youths and adults); Widow and Widowers Support Group; Bereavement Support Group; Grief after Suicide Support Group; a Walking Support Group (walk-
ing with a group of like-minded individuals who have experienced loss, illness or are caregivers); Relaxation Therapy Support Group (stress and symptom management for patients and their caregivers – either one on one or in
Celebrate-A-Life fundraising concert for Hospice at the Tidemark Dec. 21 See Page A21
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a group setting). There is also an extensive resource library in which to borrow from and their Sally Wellman Memorial Garden (located at the Rotary Beach on the Seawalk) for those who wish to purchase a plaque and have it placed in the garden in memory of a loved one. The demand for hospice services continues to grow each year as they have seen
an overall increase of 30 per cent in client requests since 2007. This past year found 1,226 people seeking out Hospice services which amounted to volunteers and staff providing over 7,000 hours to ensure that everyone who has requested help receives the support and assistance necessary to get them through their time of need.
wonder and excitement. The challenge will be to build something full of magic and mystery, just like Christmas morning. Lego Days are great for exercising the imagination
If you would like to support the Campbell River Hospice Society by donating, becoming a member, a volunteer or have questions regarding their services, please call the Campbell River Hospice Society at 250-286-1121, drop by their office at #104, 301 Dogwood Street – Mondays to Fridays between 9 and 3 pm, or visit their website at: www.crhospice.org.
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It is hard to believe that 2011 is coming to a close and that we are rapidly approaching the end of our first semester. We have many things to celebrate at Carihi and are very proud of our accomplishments so far this year. Our Student Leadership group has put on many fantastic events such as our Pep Rally and weekly Poutine and a Rock Show events, our Improv team has been entertaining us on a regular basis (highlighted at the recent Grad Potluck), our extra-curricular sports teams have been representing our school and community with their effort and dedication, our Student Grad Executive had a successful “Movember” Grad Potluck event, not to mention the other great things happening such as Youth for Diversity, Peer Support, Rotary Interact, University tours, Trades tours, and of course all of the great teaching and learning that happens every day in our classrooms! It takes tremendous effort and commitment to provide these opportunities to students, so thank you to all of the staff members who give their time so willingly to a great group of students. As we get ready for the Christmas Break, we hope that families get some well-deserved rest and time together, so students can return in January ready for the final stretch in their courses, including final exams. As always, we encourage parents to have ongoing conversations with their child’s teacher about progress and to please contact the school regarding any concerns or questions you may have. Sincerely, Mr. S. Toal, Principal
Attention Quadra Families: As winter weather has arrived, so has the uncertainty of the Ferry sailings from Campbell River to Quadra Island. While BC Ferries does everything possible to keep sailings and schedules running, there are instances where sailings are delayed or even cancelled. We are asking that all Quadra families plan for instances where students might be forced to stay in Campbell River due to inclement weather and to communicate that plan with us at the school. This information helps the school stay informed of where students will be in the event that the ferry sailing has been cancelled.
Winter Weather: How to Find Out if Schools Are Closed In the instance of an overnight snowfall, the superintendent will make a decision on whether or not to close schools by 6:00 a.m., after consulting with the manager of operations and head bus driver.
If the decision is to close schools, parents and students will be informed by 6:30 a.m. through: A red alert notice on the district’s website www.sd72.bc.ca (this notice will override all of the rotating announcements on the homepage). • 99.7 FM – The River Radio Station • 97.3 FM – The Eagle Radio Station • 98.9 FM – The Jet Radio Station • 90.5 FM – The Sun Radio Station • CBC Victoria • The Shaw Community Wheel Staff will receive notification through email.
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Carihi Hosts Students From Overseas This fall Carihi has had the opportunity to host nine students from abroad. Through the Rotary Exchange program, we have Tiffany Tseng from Taiwan. Another exchange student, Riho Hosokawa comes from our sister city, Ishakari, Japan. We have also welcomed seven International Students; Anja Astheimer from Germany, Davis Sprukts from Latvia, Doan Chuong from Vietnam, Cynthia Chiu and Phil Chen from Taiwan, and Zhenni Lu and Andrew Wang from China. These students are all grateful for the warm welcome they have received. They are eager to make lots of new friends, so hope that lots of students will want to talk with them.
Want to Meet the World? School District 72 International Programs is looking for host families. Students from overseas will be coming to our schools and they’d love to stay with a family. We will have a variety of students coming to Campbell River from all over the world and staying for 2-10 months. At this point we know that there will be students from Germany, China, Taiwan, and possibly Mexico and Brazil. Many students would prefer to stay with families with children, especially children their own age. We encourage all families, with or without children, to get involved. We provide training and lots of support! Families receive financial compensation and are expected to provide: • a warm and welcoming home environment • a private bedroom • internet access • three healthy meals per day, plus snacks
What is the process for becoming a host family? Contact Jo-Anne Preston or Miyuki Matsuzawa and have a chat about what’s involved. Fill out the homestay provider application form. Miyuki will visit your home. She will need to talk to all your family members, and see your house, especially the student’s bedroom. You complete a criminal record check and we check your references. When we think we have a student who “matches” your family we contact you to see what you think. Then we contact the student’s agent and family overseas. If everyone is comfortable, you’ll formally agree to the placement, and begin communication with your new family member.
Why would we want to do this? Being a host family brings a new world into your home. Many of our host parents have contact with their students for years afterwards. Some of our local students have been inspired to travel and learn new languages. And it’s so much fun sharing the joys of Campbell River with someone who really appreciates you!
These notification methods will only be activated if schools are closed. If there is no red alert notice on the homepage of the
Interested? Contact Jo-Anne Preston 250-923-4918, ext 2237 (jo-anne.preston@sd72.bc.ca) or Miyuki Matsuzawa 250-923-0554 (world777@telus.net)
While this information outlines how the superintendent may decide to close schools, the Campbell River School District, and our schools, respect and support parents if they feel that it is unsafe to send their child to school or wish to pick-up their child early due to potentially unsafe weather conditions.
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district website or on the local radio stations, it is because schools are open and regular programming will be in session.
Congratulations to our Student Grad Executive for hosting an outstanding Grad Potluck on November 30th. The event was well attended with great food and entertainment – what a talented grad class! Special thanks to the Junior and Senior Improv teams for sharing their talents with us as well.
Athletics Thank you to all staff, students, and community volunteers for a fantastic Fall Season.
Volleyball Sr Girls V-ball 4th at Islands, Sr. Boys 5th at Islands. Jr. Girls 2nd Area III, 4th at North Islands
Soccer Sr. boys 4th at Islands. Jr. Boys 3rd at Islands
Cross Country Cross Country Team qualified for the Islands
Coaches A huge thanks to coaches Nick Pisterzi (Sr. Girls’ Volleyball), Todd Barnes (Sr. Boys Volleyball), Jacquie Chase (Jr. Girls Volleyball), Ray Wilson (Sr. Boys Soccer), John Jepson, Greg Borrie, and Maureen Desrochers (Jr. Boys Soccer), John Jepson (Cross Country). Our Winter Season is getting underway with the following teams: Jr. and Sr. Wrestling (Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Kerluck), Sr. Boys’ Basketball (Mr. Wilson), Jr. Boys Basketball (Mr. Lontayao), Jr. Girls’ Basketball (Mrs. Cottingham ), and Sr. Girls’ Basketball (Mr. Barnes).
Jr. Boys Soccer Report Carihi Junior Boys enjoyed an outstanding season. Each player has made wonderful progress these past months and every player has represented the school with honor and dignity at all times. The boys came second in an eight team local league. They entered the North Island as the number three seed and finished second after losing a hard fought North Island Final against Highland. In the Island Championship the team played wonderfully well. They won three games against Oak Bay, Kwalikum and Isfeld. Only a narrow 1-0 loss in Pool play prevented the boys reaching the Island Final. They finished an excellent third on the Island having enjoyed 4 very competitive games. The future is indeed bright for these group of boys. It should prove to be an exciting couple of years as they enter Senior soccer. Many thanks to Mr. Jepson, Mr. Borrie and Madame Desrochers for giving up their time in such a generous fashion.
Tyee Running Club The Tyee Running Club continues to flourish despite the wet weather! Every Monday during the school year over 25 students meet at the gym at 3pm and head out for a run in the local trails. All students are most welcome. We have a dedicated group of over 25 but students are welcome to come out any Monday if they are not “regulars”. Within the running club we have our Tyee Cross Country team. The team entered three races this season, at Highland, CRCS and the Island Championship in Victoria. Both the boys and Girls teams finished well with 18 teams competing. The boys finished 8th and the Girls came in 6th. The leading male athletes were Jason Fawkes and Nicolas Toupin and the Girls were led by Karlyn Healy and captain Talise Lindenbach. Once again all students are invited to come out and join Mr Jepson and Mr Demerse on this weekly run.
Calendar of Events December 14 – Christmas Assembly/Turkey Dinner December 14 – Christmas Band Concert 7:30 pm in the MPR December 16 – Last day of classes before Christmas Break January 3 – school re-opens, classes resume January 16/17 – Semester 2 course changes January 20 – Last day of classes for Semester 1 January 23-27 – Provincial Exams January 30 – Semester 2 starts
Carihi Band Program Our annual Christmas Concert will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room at Carihi on Wednesday, December 14th at 7:30 pm. Our Jazz and Concert bands will perform as well as the Jazz combo and several individual performers. There will be tea and treats after the concert so it should be a fun evening of music and mixing. Our first fundraiser is on Sunday December 18th from 10am to 5pm at SUPERSTORE. The band is bagging groceries for donations towards our travel to the Whistler International Festival in 2013. This is an excellent fundraiser and Super Store is a super host to the students, supplying them with lunch and drinks throughout the day in the staff area. Mr. Vining will need a couple of parents to help with this through the course of the day so please contact him at school if you are able to do this. The new ties have arrived for all the new grade ten students so please send in your $16.00 if you are one of these students. We are planning to hold a Valentine’s Day Dance in the Multi-Purpose room on Friday, February 10th. Yes, there will be live music supplied by our very own Carihi Jazz Band and the Little Big Band who rehearse every Monday night in our band room. We are hoping to use this as a band fundraiser towards traveling to festivals in the spring and next year. More info on this early in the new year. The next band parent meeting will be on Thursday January 12th at Mudslinger’s cafe - 7:30pm.
Report Cards As you are probably aware, we held off distributing report cards in November as we were waiting for the Labour Relations Board ruling with respect to the current strike action and report cards. This ruling upheld the original LRB ruling, which states that teachers need not produce report cards during job action. Since school districts are required by law to distribute formal report cards 3 times per year, we will have Term 1 report cards available to parents on Parent Connect December 14th. These reports will contain information on a student’s courses, attendance, and teacher contact information for parents to follow up directly with the teacher regarding grades as outlined by the Ministerial Order received in October. Please keep in mind that Semester 1 courses end in January, so if you have not been in contact with your child’s teacher up to this point, you are encouraged to do so prior to Christmas Break.
Parent Contact Information As you know, the school uses our computerized system to keep families informed on school events, student attendance, and important announcements. It is important that we have current phone and email information in our system. If you have moved recently, changed phone numbers, or are not getting information from the school, please call Mrs. Goodwin in Student Services to update your contact information.
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very buoyant enabling them to bob like corks in the rough surf. Winter food for the harlequins include small crabs, snails, limpets, mussels, fish eggs and particularly herring spawn. They either dive for their prey in shallow water or pry the prey from the rocks with their powerful bills.
Harlequin ducks have very high food requirements as they expend a lot of energy. They also have a very high metabolism that means they need to spend a great deal of time feeding, unlike larger ducks and geese they lack the ability to store large fat supplies. This reminds us yet again how important it is to
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Campbell River Killer Whales Swim Club’s Sabrina Jordan paddles and kicks her way to fifth place in the 200 backstroke course of the Winter Classic swim meet at Strancona Gardens on Sunday. The Killer Whales team ranked first overall out of six teams that competed.
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Atom A Tyees on roll, notch sixth straight win The Browns Bay Packing Atom A Tyees have won their sixth game in a row. The Tyees battled
Oceanside on Saturday, and managed to skate away with a 9-3 win dispite playing most of the game short-
handed. Davis Fank, River Fahey, and Kayle Majic would score one goal each during the first period, with
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Wolves start season with thriller Last weekend’s senior boys season opener tournament at Carihi High was a good chance to see how several local teams are coming together for the next senior boys high school basketball season. The Timberline Wolves made it to the final by winning Pool A over Mark Isfeld Ice and Gulf Islands Scorpions and faced in the final Bishop Carroll Cardinals who were visiting from Calgary. The Cards played some excellent ball, beating Carihi and Nanaimo District S.S. on Friday. The Wolves were missing Damon Reece who was out of town and Keenan MacLeod due to a broken hand. David Young was also sidelined for the final due to an elbow sustaining a serious mouth injury requiring stitches from Friday’s play. This left only seven boys dressed for the final. Thanks to some great efforts by all the boys against the quick and well balanced Cards, the Wolves managed to keep pace for a slight lead into the third quarter. The boys really came together as a team, with Greg Perry, Mitch Nemeth, Continued on B10
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Continued from B9 Wyatt Bryce, Sam Phillips, Elton Zigah, Fergus Arnold, and Mark Berry showing some mid season form despite this being their first week of practice. Mark Nemeth, the new coach who stepped up just the week before, to save the Wolves’ season, had the boys working hard and showing their game, talent and skill in a back and forth physical battle. The Cards had travelled a long road to get here and were not giving up their chance to go home to Alberta a winner. With still a quarter
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got within one basket with only a minute and half to go. Individual end-to-end plays, excellent thinking on their feet and making shots when the opportunities came, lead the Wolves to a thriller of a finish, and victory, to take this year’s first tournament of the year. The regular season starts this week, with Highlands visiting Timberline and Carihi High taking on Mark Isfeld in Courtenay on Tuesday. Get out and support this year’s season, which runs until playoffs in mid February.
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August 13, 1930 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 3, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Bailey on December 3, 2011. Art was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Isabelle Clarke. He is survived by his sons Richard (Judy) and Douglas (Cathy) and step-son Peter (Loretta) Schwarzhoff. A service in his memory will be held at Ironwood Place at 2pm on December 21st. Born in East Angus, Quebec to a pulp and paper family, Art headed west on his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice, ďŹ rst to New Westminster where he boarded with his sister Mabel, then to Ocean Falls which he said was no place for a single man, and ďŹ nally to Campbell River where he met Isabelle. Art was the supervisor of the Stock Preparation department at Elk falls until his retirement in 1990. In retirement Art could usually be found in his workshop or in his garden bragging about his tomatoes. He will be sadly missed.
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Ramsay Machine Works requires steel fabricators immediately. CWB tickets an asset. This is a union position with comparable wages and benefits. Please forward resumes to Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com
Shady-Stables Equestrian Centre offering Riding Lessons & Horse boarding Call (250) 287-4336
PERSONAL SERVICES
PUPPIES: $200. 75% Malamute 25% unknown, very eager to move on to loving families. 8 weeks. Quadra Island. contact Gabe Aston, jugglegabe@gmail.com or cell 250204-5228
FINANCIAL SERVICES
* AAA Pet Friendly * 534 Cedar St Campbell River
137 Oregon Rd in Maryland sub, $419,900 Triple Garage, plus parking on side wired shed, great room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms heat pump. Call (778)420-1625.
HOUSES FOR SALE
PETS
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
COUNTERTOPS CUSTOM BUILT Cabinetry and Countertops, affordable rates. 250-850-9915 W W W . C O A S T C A B I N E TRY.CA
ELECTRICAL JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, C.R. 250-914-3532 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)
HANDYPERSONS CR YARD WORKS. General Yard Clean Up, Tree removal & brush clearing, chainsaw work. Siding cleaned, General labour. Friendly Reliable service, affordable rates. Campbell River/ Black Creek area. Phone 250 202 6999.
UPRIGHT STANDARD Piano, in good condition, $500 firm. Call 250-287-7553.
ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassified.com HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES WANTED 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!
SEAVIEW MANOR, 1 & 2 BDRM Apts. Quiet, secure, includes heat & hot water onsite Manager. Call 250-2866513 or 250-204-5799.
OCEANFRONT BACHELOR cottage, fully furn’d, Storries beach area. W/D, TV, internet, avail Jan. 1, $650 mo + hydro (weekly rates also available). Call 250-923-9231.
Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
WE BUY HOUSES
Now offering Strata Management Services
Campbell River
Call our Resident Caretaker At 250-204-3342
CRIMINAL RECORD?
QUADRA VIEW –1 BDRM 1 bdrm condo is located on 2nd floor of secured entrance building; ideally located near Hospital & all amenities; features 4 appl., 1 bath, & patio; avail Jan 1; $625/month
APARTMENTS FURNISHED
WE BUY OLD STUFF
LEGAL SERVICES
CORTES VIEW – 1 & 2 BDRMS 1 & 2 bdrm condos are located in update, secured entrance building, with elevator access, near Hospital & all amenities; all suites feature balconies with varying views, 1 bath, & 4 appl; for immediate & Jan 15 possession; rents from $625/month
DISCOVERY VILLAGE 104 283-1st. Ave
Large 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites. Heat, Hot Water and Parking included.
Cash for most items of Value.
CONDOS FOR RENT
ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556
Great Views! Newly Renovated!
Furniture, Tools, Free Housecalls
1-877-808-7368 www.advancedpm.ca
CAMPBELL RIVER- lrg 2 bdrm, rec room, covered patio. $775. Jan 1. N/S. (250)2042797, (250)337-5960.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
See Yellow Pages under Oddball Used Furn & Antiques C.R., Courtenay, Comox,etc. Call Ron 250-204-1237
HOUSECLEANER looking for regular clientele, Willow Point. $20/hr. Experienced, energetic & efficient. 250-923-9428.
• Galley Kitchen with dishwasher • Hardwood floors • Child and Pet Friendly • References
To view please call Christine at 250-286-3890 or 250-914-1049 fax 250-286-3803 Zero tolerance for any criminal activity & drugs
SPLIT FIR Firewood, true cords/seasoned, $185/cord. Phone 250-650-4060.
CLEANING SERVICES
Available now
Friendly onsite Managers 24 hr. One, two, and three bedroom Apts, 3 bdrm 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.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
2 Bdrm suite $800.
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.
5 SHIH-TZU puppies. Born Sept 11/2011, have 1st shots, deworming, ready mid Dec. To view/reserve (250)923-6854.
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TABLE 54”x32” & 4 chairs. Dark brown-black. $95. 250923-6509
Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
2-Bdrm available immediately Orchard Park Apts. Secure building, oversize suites, large/ quiet private yard, indoor cat welcome, on-site laundry. Ref req’d. Ph. 250-914-0105 to view. 2-BDRM OCEANFRONT Apt. 321 Isl. Hwy. Avail. Dec. 1/11 N/P, N/S Adult oriented. Phone 250-286-6130
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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
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Water and City views. Newly updated 3 bdrms with large balcony and beautiful view. Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager
250-287-7763
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm 4-plex, near ocean/schools, town. Hrdwd flrs, new exterior/paint, W/D. Available Jan 1. $725./mo. Call 250-889-9353. boarsnest@shaw.ca CAMPBELL RIVER 2bdrm apt in centrally located 4-plex. Adult oriented. No Pets. N/S. Refs $700+util. 250-830-4686. CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 bdrm duplex, recently reno’d, F/S, W/D hookup, fenced yrd. $800. Jan 1. (250)203-2084. CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 Bdrm half-duplex, located at Rivers Edge on Doyle Rd, just off of Hwy 28. This is an open main floor plan with full in suite laundry & powder room, master bdrm has a walk in closet. Starting at $975/mth. Phone 250-286-6133.
HOMES FOR RENT
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4 BDRM House. Close to Timberline, Willow Point Park, Penfield Elementary. No pets. Ref’s required. $1200. Phone (250)202-9010
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
For Rent: ❖ Sunset Ridge at 826 7th Ave: has renovated 2 bdrm units available @ 730 pm. In unit laundry, one child welcome. Sign a 12 month contract and receive the 6th and 12th month at ½ price. Have a holiday on us. ❖ 2 bdrm older style ocean view home in Willow Point: rents for 900 pm. 2 sheds, loft room. Available now. Pets allowed. ❖ Magnificent view of down town from Pacific Plaza 2 bdrm unit1000pm. Adults only, no pets. Call today to view. ❖ Westerley Close at 836 7th – Adult with small pet- 2 bdrm, 5 apl, avail in 8-plex: @ $850 pm. 3 yrs old. Only 1 upper unit available. ❖ Suites in Discovery Point at 872 S. Isl. Hwy: available from 850 pm. - 1000. w/d in units. Building has had a face lift. Many units are upgraded to different levels. ❖ 1 bdrm Basement suite on Discovery Drive- ready for single person all inclusive at 700 pm. pet ok. ❖ 2 bdrm unit in 8 plex: Upland Rd available now for 700 pm. Ideal for young child with parents. Small pet ok. ġ Inventory wanted for complete property management. ġ
Willow Point Realty Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm
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CAMPBELL RIVER, 2 bdrm house, fenced back yard, W/D, F/S, avail Jan. 1, $875 mo, N/S, pets neg, 250-218-6311. CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 1200sq ft, F/S, W/D, NS/NP. $900 (negotiable). Call 250-287-7876. CAMPBELL RIVER, 3 bdrm 2 bath rancher near Robron. Garage, 5 appls, NON SMOKING, pets neg, newly reno’d, $1200. (Immed) 250-248-6875 CAMPBELL RIVER, 3 bdrm, nice ocean view house, close to town on the Island Hwy., $1125 mo. Call 250-830-7123. CAMPBELL RIVER: 3 bdrm rancher, 1500sqft. Avail. now $1100. (250)287-0338. 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. immediately. Call 250-339-9924. CAMPBELL RIVER oceanfront fully furnished 3-Bdrm, 2bath home. $1800. neg. Avail. now. Drive by: 1047 S.Island Hwy. 1-604-892-5134 renechambers@shaw.ca DOUBLE WIDE 900’. Campbell River. Renovated. 24x24 shop + carport. Private 1/3 acres w/ 3 driveways. Hot tub, wood stove, oil heat. Will reduce rent if shop not included. Pet deposit, refs requ’d. $1050.Dave@250-287-6811 . MERECROFT AREA- 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath rancher. 5 appls. NS/NP. Available Immediately. 681 Glenalan Rd. $1000./mo. Call (250)830-3232.
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING GOLDEN GROVE Care Facility has immediate openings in beautiful home like setting for seniors. For a tour and info please call Judy or Rhona at 250-923-7049.
TOWNHOUSES
MERECROFT AREA: 1 bdrm above ground suite. 5 appl. N/P, N/S, security system & private entrance. Refs. $700. Avail Immed. 250-830-0653. CAMPBELL RIVER very nice 2bdrm bsmt suite, avail now. incl gas heat, 5appls, ns/np, refs req’d $750. 250-923-2484 ONE BDRM suite, clean level entry. Close to NIC, elem & middle schools & bus rte. N/P, N/S. $750/mnth. Avail. Immed. All amenities incl except laundry. Ref’s req’d. Call 250-9234322. WILLOW POINT, level entry 670 sq ft, 1 bdrm, 6 appls incl’d, storage, hrdwd and tile floors, new private rear unit, avail immed. 250-923-4344.
SUITES, UPPER CAMPBELL RIVER, 2 bdrm, oceanview, close to town, new bathroom, paint, carpets & flooring, $750./mo + utils. N/S Please call 250-701-5509.
CRIME-FREE MULTI-HOUSING CERTIFIED BUILDING of the (C.R.) Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
We offer: Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom *Thorough and fair screening of all applicants. * Secure building * Adult oriented * Laundry facilities * On bus route * On-site managers * Close to hospital * No PETS * No Smoking * References required We are committed to our tenants to provide a quiet, clean atmosphere.
Phone 250- 286-4838 250- 204-8118
TOWNHOUSES
NOW RENTING Large 3 Bedroom Townhomes Close to All Levels of Schools • Cats & Small Dogs Welcome Month-to-Month Rentals, 2 & 3 Storey Suites with Garage! 701 Hilchey Road, Campbell River 1-866-RENT-515 • www.broadstreet.ca
Total T Concept Property Management & Realty Inc.
250-286-0110
• 2 bdrm suites at 377 Dogwood for $735 heat and hot water included, pet allowed • Willow Point 3 bdrm home 2 bath. 3635 BrindAmour (Ocean Grove) for $1150 • 3 bdrm in a Duplex at 15th Avenue for $850 • Panoramic Ocean Views – 27 Island Hwy. (Hidden Harbour) 1 bdrm fully furnished beauty for $1250 • Waterfront condo – 2 bdrm 2bath Ocean Shores. Fully furnished, utilities included at $1800 • Discovery Point – 2 bdrm condos at $750, 4 appliances and across from the seawalk • 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhouse for $800 at 400 Robron. Pet allowed, 5 appliances
Call office for more rentals.
2116 B South Island Highway Sunrise Square » 250-923-1521
BLACK CREEK- 4 bdrms, wood stove, W/D, F/S. No pets! $975 + utils. Avail now. Call (250)337-8005.
SUITES, LOWER
MOBILE HOMES & PADS WOODBURN AREA, #114, 2 bdrm mobile home, $750 mo, avail immed, fenced yard, pets allowed. Call 250-202-3806 or 250-286-8059.
Turnkey Ocnfrt. 1 Bed. Avail. immed.N/S,N/P, $1,100/1,250 Mo. Call Carol 250-286-1187
Call: 1-250-616-9053
3 BDRM House for rent in Peterson Rd area. No pet & N/S. $850. Call between 5 & 7 pm. 1-250-203-6628
Serving the North Island from Courtenay to Port Hardy, contact us or visit www.totalconcept.biz
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WILLOW POINT, 2450 Milford Rd., Sat, Dec. 10, 8am-12pm. Moving Sale. Bunk bed, pool table, couches & much more.
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Crossword ACROSS 1. Abu __, U.A.E. capital 6. Herring-like fishes 11. 55120 MN 12. Indigo bush 13. Pollyanna-ish 15. Pleasing to the ear 18. Parcels of land 19. Microns (alt. sp.) 20. Cooking containers 21. Express pleasure 24. Meat from a calf (alt.) 25. 7th Greek letter 26. Operated the sales register 30. Blueprint for the day 32. Congressperson (abbr.) 33. Angle (abbr.) 35. Fragrant health promotion 43. Trespasses 44. ___ Lanka 45. Wife of Hercules
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47. A large body of water 48. Chicken house 49. Sicilian volcano 51. Coarse edible red seaweed 52. __ May, actress 54. Opposites of credits 55. Unable to move 57. Someone who is highly skilled 58. 100 = 1 kwacha 59. “Rocky” star Talia
We Pickup & Deliver to you! York Road to Campbelton (out of limits available - call for pricing.)
250.202.7344 Hours 10am - 11pm 7 days a week Email: scotties.deliveries@hotmail.com
DOWN 1. Having a sophisticated charm 2. Minute amounts (Scot.) 3. Turkish leader’s title 4. Used for hitting the ball in various games 8. Grad 5. Not out 9. UPS driver 6. South Dakota 10. Fired 7. Possessed 13. In a way, augmented 14. River in SE S. Am. Answers 16. Division of geological time 17. Follows sigma 21. Sign language 22. Expression of surprise 23. Hull Identification Number 26. Salmwood 27. Associated Press 28. Half of an em 29. Networks in Spanish 31. Dough fermenting agent 34. Auto fuel 36. An alternative
Bring Us Your Pennies!! Our Annual “Pennies for Presents” campaign is now in full swing. Last year, the Mirror collected over $6,900 in Pennies that was donated to the Knights of Columbus to help local families at Christmas time. With your help we hope to do even better this year!
Bring in Your PENNIES ROLLED for your chance to win a $200 gift basket donated by Quality Foods.
Thanks for Your Help.
Please drop off before December 16th at the CR Mirror office. #104-250 Dogwood Street
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
CRIME-FREE MULTI-HOUSING
CARS
BIRCH MANOR 37. Manuscripts (abbr.) 38. Digested 39. Darjeeling or green 40. Horsepower 41. 1985 Formula 1 champion 42. Expression of alarm 43. Gain possession 45. Own (Scottish) 46. Snake-like fish 48. Dicer 50. Afresh 51. Hindu mother goddess 53. Before 54. Code for dash 56. Atomic #52 57. Millisecond
Certified complex of CR Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. • Thorough & fair screening of all applicants. • 2 bedroom Townhouse • Laundry facilities on site • Close to Hospital • References Required • NO PETS
•Phone: 250-204-8118
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $12,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
SPORTS & IMPORTS 1985 MERCEDES Benz As is, where is, leather interior. $600. Call Judy 250-282-3213
MOTORCYCLES 1988 HARLEY Davidson Sportster 1200, $3000 cash. Call Judy 250-282-3213
TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
P225 60R16 Michelin Harmony. M&S. Less than 30 000km. $225. (250)9238087
AUTO FINANCING
CITIZENS ON GARBAGE PATROL “Citizens On Garbage Patrol” need your help identifying areas where garbage has been illegally dumped. If you come across an area you suspect as an illegal dumping site please email a picture, details of the items and location and we will print it. cogp@campbellrivermirror.com
ikesmith Motorcycle 250-28
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WORKING LUNCH
Rubber bands, rubber gloves, plastic bags and lunch debris do not make a pretty picture in the salal patch out in the John Hart Lake Watershed. Plastic takes many years to deteriorate and rubber may be ingested by wildlife with no good results. If you would like to know the many reasons why it is important not to leave your garbage behind, please call 250-203-2316. Anyone with information on the person/s who illegally dumped these items can call CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS or 250-286-5700. Think you won’t get caught? Think again! Go to: www.campbellriverrecycles.ca for locations that will take this kind of garbage!
GET RESULTS, BUYING OR SELLING CALL 310-3535 • CLASSIFIEDS
www.PreApproval.cc
CARS 1996 FORD Taurus Station wagon, $800. Call Judy 250282-3213
SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1995 FORD Explorer 4x4, needs battery, $2800. Call Judy 250-282-3213
TRUCKS & VANS 1993 GMC Suburban Runs on propane. $2000. Call Judy 250-282-3213
Time for a NEW car?
Be part of the solution not part of the problem
SPORTS
CRCS travels north for Single A’s The Campbell River Christian School senior girls volleyball team was ranked 12th going in and finished 13th out of 16th in the end at the Single A Girls Volleyball Provincials in Prince George. The girls had a rough first day and finished fourth in their pool, so they had to play the first place team from another pool in the first round of play-offs (Cedar from Nanaimo). They took them to the fifth set (they split 2 and 2), but ended up losing a very close fifth set. They were so close to making the top eight, but then ended up on the B-side. There, they lost to Golden, but beat Ebenzer and Cedars Christian to end up 13th. Campbell River was also named the Most Sportsmanlike Team at the tourney.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |
McDonald’s AtoMC Blue Thunder went undefeated this past weekend to win gold at a tournament hosted by the Gold River Hawks. After defeating both teams from Comox Valley Minor Hockey, the McDonalds AtoMC faced the host team in a back and forth exciting game that finished in a 6-6 tie setting up a rematch for the gold medal game. The hard fought battle between Blue Thunder and the host team in the gold medal final ended with the Hawks tying it up 6-6 with 1.4 seconds left on the clock. It went to an exciting shootout that left the fans on the edge of their seats with the Campbell River Blue Thunder winning the shootout 3-2 and capturing the gold medal.
Other Junior Results: Southgate wrestlers Carlton Taylor, 4th (51kg) and Alex Nguyen, 4th (60kg). Phoenix wrestlers Kristine Osachuck , 4th (51kg), Gena Bannerman 6th (54kg), Peter Levac, 6th (38kg), and Petro Kindy-Olsen 4th (66kg). Fewer entrants meant tougher weight categories for the Senior division yet Gold Medals were awarded to Timberline’s Ashley Osachuck and Brett Nelson both of whom were also named Tournament Outstanding Wrestler. A single Silver Medal went to Justin Allard and Cory Cossenas placed 6th in their weight pools. Carihi’s Olivia Carter and Tennesse Anderson both finished with Bronze Medals in their weight pools. Phoenix hosted a Middle School Dual meet yesterday and several mat veterans will be attending the Simon Fraser Elite War on the Floor at SFU today.
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CAN YOU READ THIS? OF COURSE YOU CAN. BUT IT’S NOT EASY, IS IT? MAKES YOUR EYES GO A BIT WONKY. PRETTY SOON YOU’LL GET ANNOYED. YOU’RE GETTING A TASTE OF WHAT CONVERSATIONS ARE LIKE FOR HEARING THE 10 PER CENT LOSS OF CANADIANS WHO HAVE HEARING LOSS. MOST DON’T EVEN KNOW IT. NO WONDER NEARLY A THIRD OF THEM SUFFER FROM STRESS AND DEPRESSION. THE FIRST SOUNDS TO GO ARE CONSONANTS, SO WORDS ART OUNDFULL PROCESS ING IKE HIS. THEIR SPOUSES ACCUSE THEM OF NOT LISTENING. EVENTUALLY THEY SHUT DOWN. THEY AVOID OCIAL ETTINGS. THEY TAY HOME. ARE YOU ANNOYED YET? FOR 90 PER CENT OF YOU, THIS ANNOYING AD IS ABOUT TO END. FOR THE REST, LIFE TAKES THIS MUCH EFFORT EVERY DAY. LEARN MORE ABOUT HEARING LOSS, ITS SYMPTOMS AND ITS SOLUTIONS AT CAMPBELL RIVER HEARING CLINIC At CAMPBELL RIVER HEARING CLINIC, we help people hear without effort.
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Southgate wrestlers dominate at Cougar Invite in Duncan A total of 21 Junior and six Senior wrestlers attended the annual Cougar Invitational Saturday in Duncan. The Southgate team placed second overall in the Junior Division with Phoenix (Junior Team) and Timberline (Senior Team) each placing sixth. Gold Medal results were turned in by: From Southgate: Brooke Guindon (57kg), Conlan Foy (41kg), Chris Klatt (54kg) and Dawson McKay (L Hwt); Megan Nuttall (54kg) and Mike Herman (Male Pool 2) from Phoenix; Silver Medals went to Phoenix wrestler Ali McPhee (64kg), and to Southgate’s Austin Donaldson (54kg). Phoenix Bronze Medalists were Sara Allen (40kg), Aden Lovely (43kg), Ally Cyr (47kg), Savannah Pare (60kg), Wyatt Huggins (45kg) and Alex Jinda (70kg). Southgate’s sole Bronze Medal went to Amanda Anderson (54 kg).
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The Comox Strathcona waste management service would like to notify residents that construction will begin soon on the temporary transfer station at the Campbell River waste management centre, also known as the landfill. The centre will remain open during the construction, however visitors may experience some delays. For more information on the changes at the Campbell River
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Baba Gannouj Restaurant Canadian Tire Fountain Tire Gourmet Essentials Kidlets - Baby, Children & Teen La Tee Da Lingerie Boutique Museum Shop at Campbell River Outdoor Addictions People’s Drug Mart
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11th Annual
Christmas Dinner Friends with
Don’t be alone this Christmas Join us from 1pm to 3pm for a free home-cooked meal. Sunday, December 25th • 1pm to 3pm at the Downtown Community Hall #401 - 11th Avenue Voluntee Call Carolyn r rs o f a r 4 e 5 2 s 7 t ill neede Entertainment and 250-830ortation d! transp Activities provided for the kids!
Call Brenda to volunteer! 250-287-9483 Campbell River Restaurant Supply
Radiant Life Community Church Beat On Music
Krell’s Family
CATERING
A sacred celebration by our local charities, churches, and agencies.
SO MUCH
IN STORE