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External agencies trash community plan Sustainability questioned, consultation ‘lacking’ KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

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Ooo la la Fans were needed to keep down the heat created by the ladies of Sweet Tease Burlesque on Saturday night at the Willow Point Hall. From front to back are: Lovely Lola Peach (Kari Overton), Za Za Xena (Heather Gordon Murphy) and Stray Cat Sue (Jenn Flinn). See story and more photos on Page A33.

Several outside agencies are rejecting the city’s new community plan. The Regional District, a First Nation council, the Ministry of Forests and the Agricultural Land Commission are among the latest groups to voice concerns over the Sustainable Official Community Plan. The plan, which is designed to shape the community’s future, needs to be adopted by council by Feb. 28, if the city wants to be reimbursed $160,000 it spent on creating the plan. But the city only forwarded the plan to external organizations in early January. The short timeline had most groups feeling the pinch. “This is clearly an unacceptable and unreasonable timeline for us to meet and respectfully request additional time to give due con-

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It’s repeat season for TV thief Gordon Nelson pleads guilty, again, to stealing three TVs from Superstore PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

It was just another TV rerun for Gordon Nelson. Back in August 2009, Nelson received a jail sentence of two years less a day after pleading guilty to break and enter, possession of cocaine, and the theft of three flatscreen televisions from the Real Canadian Superstore. It was his 16th conviction for theft. O n M o n d ay, t h e 32-year-old was back in Campbell River provincial court pleading guilty to his 17th theft conviction – for once again stealing three TVs from the same Superstore. “ O b v i o u s l y, M r. Nelson is not easily

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deterred,” noted Judge Thomas Dohm who sentenced Nelson in 2009. According to Crown prosecutor David Fitzsimmons, on Nov. 27, 2011, Nelson entered the Superstore at Discovery Harbour Mall and was seen on video surveillance walking into the warehouse at the back of the store. Nelson then climbed up to the second floor of the warehouse and proceeded to unwrap the plastic packaging protecting the televisions. The TVs, valued at more than $1,600 for all of them, went out the back door and have never been recovered. However, just like the first theft of three TVs in June 2009, store security identified Nelson’s face from the surveillance tape. Nelson also left his fingerprints behind, again, on the plastic wrap. Fitzsimmons asked Judge Dohm to impose a sentence similar to

the one Nelson received in 2009, as well as probation. Fitzsimmons reasoned that a maximum provincial sentence, followed by a lengthy probation order, would provide the public with more protection and would allow authorities to keep tabs on Nelson who has a long criminal record. Defence lawyer Mike Munro disagreed. He said Nelson pleaded guilty at a rather early date and the father of three young children has also found legitimate work when he he’s not in jail. “To his credit, he’s accepted responsibility,” said Munro, who asked the judge to impose a six-month jail sentence. Nelson didn’t say a word during his appearance by video, from holding cells in Victoria where he’s been for the past 72 days. Speaking on behalf

of his client, Munro also entered two other guilty pleas for breaching of a court order. Twice last year, Nelson was found in Campbell River when he was ordered to remain on Quadra Island. Judge Dohm said he would have been inclined to follow Munro’s suggestion of a six-month sentence, but wasn’t impressed by Nelson’s repeat performance. “This is a blatant and audacious theft. It is not a novelty for Mr. Nelson,” he said. Nelson was handed a one-year jail sentence for the latest theft and two six-month terms, to run concurrently, for the breaches. Nelson was given credit for time already served, and, following his release, will be on probation for 18 months. As well, during his p ro b at i o n , N e l s o n cannot go to any Real Canadian Superstore on Vancouver Island.

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protectionism for the downtown core of the city at the detriment to other areas including First Nations lands.” Kelly said the plan goes into detail regarding consultation but fails to acknowledge what he says is the city’s duty to consult with First Nations. “First Nations are now leading players in many areas of the community,” Kelly said. “The problem is they are not being recognized as such.” Agricultural Land Commission staff also expressed concern with the document. “As the plan appears to include provisions that run the risk of inconsistency with the Agricultural Land Commission Act, it is important that changes be made to the plan,” said Roger Cheetham, regional planner with the Agricultural Land Commission. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations also found some holes in the plan. Maggie Henigman said the plan

neglected to address a number of things – such as protecting nearby great blue heron colonies and several bald eagle nest trees. “If, in future, these birds (blue herons) establish nests within Campbell River’s remnant forest stands we would hope you would provide appropriate protection by way of buffers, however this will obviously not be possible if the OCP (Official Community Plan) lacks the supporting language,” Henigman said. “For this document to truly represent a sustainable vision for Campbell River into the future, I suggest you include protection language for other species.” The Sustainable Official Community Plan will likely go before council again on Feb. 21 at which time council can choose to either adopt the plan or make any changes. If major changes are made, the plan would have to go through a second public hearing and would require two weeks notice. If council wants the $160,000 it will have to adopt a plan that many do not support.

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Dentist has plan to extract Dogwood Street pain out of city’s mouth KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

A retired Campbell River dentist says he has the solution to the Dogwood Street traffic lights. Dr. Donald Neratini wrote a report for council with suggestions to ease what he calls the “Dogwood Street congestion problem.” Since the city implemented the three-way cycle, computer-controlled traffic lights in 2009, traffic on Dogwood has slowed. Council has fielded several complaints from the community regarding the lights and last week, Mayor Walter Jakeway welcomed Neratini’s suggestions. “This is how you get consulting done for free,” Jakeway said at last week’s council

meeting. Neratini, who uses Dogwood on a regular basis, said although there is not enough real estate to create dedicated left-turn lanes at the intersections, there are compromises to keep traffic moving while still keeping the advance left-turn arrows intact. “Currently, traffic moves only in one direction at any given time, leaving the other traffic stopped,” Neratini said. “I feel this is one of the biggest problems that could be easily addressed. The actual timing of the lights could be adjusted at each intersection, depending upon how busy it is.” Neratini said the solution is to first activate the green, left-turn arrows for both north and south

bound traffic at the same time for about 15 seconds, then turn to amber and then go out. “This would give any left turners a chance to make their turn, unobstructed, at the beginning of the cycle,” Neratini said. Then, vehicles in both the north and south lanes would receive the green light to travel straight through at the same time for at least another one and a quarter minutes before the lights go red. “Needless to say, left turns could be made at any time in the cycle, when it is safe to do so,” Neratini said. Any side street traffic and pedestrians would have a maximum waiting time of two minutes, until the

Dogwood Street cycle is complete. “In the event that there is no traffic approaching from the side streets, the Dogwood Street traffic would continue in both directions until vehicles or pedestrians arrive and wish to cross the street,” Neratini said. “If the side street traffic arrives one-and-a-half minutes or earlier during the Dogwood Street two-minute cycle, they would have to wait until the cycle is completed naturally.” If the traffic arrives after the Dogwood Street cycle has passed the one-and-ahalf minute mark, it would have to wait 30 seconds for the light to change in their favour, Neratini said. Once the light changes for the side street traffic, the

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With as many as 20 Campbell River citizens living under tarps and in makeshift shelters in alleys and the woods, the city’s Homelessness Coalition is inviting community organizations to come forward with emergency housing proposals. Coalition co-chair P a u l M a s o n s ay s the group will soon be adver tising for “expressions of interest” for pilot projects to address homelessness in Campbell River. Mason, who is the outreach co-ordinator for the Island Jade Society, says a 24/7, low barrier shelter is “absolutely” a priority. Low barrier means that a homeless person with addiction issues is not turned away. T he coalition is approaching the issue of homelessness from a “housing first” perspective. “That’s what the coalition is modelling its actions on,” Mason says. “It has been proven in many studies of people in that demographic that finding people housing has

very positive results. You find people housing first then you deal with the other stuff like addiction and mental health issues.” Mason believes Campbell River also needs a sobering centre similar to one in Victoria. Org anizations or companies interested in responding to the city’s request for expressions of interest have until Feb. 29 to send a preliminary submission to city hall. Information meetings to review the guidelines will be held Feb 10 and 16. Since coming into office Mayor Walter Jakeway has been concerned about a lack of progress at city hall when it comes to addressing the homelessness issue. In fact, he has put himself on the coalition because he says up to now it has failed to address the very problem it was created to solve. “The coalition hasn’t dealt with one homeless person yet, after three years. The same people are on the street. Nothing’s happened. Somehow the bureaucracy has constipated the process and they have not been able to get anything done,” Jakeway says. T h e m ayo r s ay s one of the possible solutions to the lack of 24/7, low barrier accommodation is the purchase of shipping containers that are

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divided into compartments with two bunks in each compartment. “You’ve got sleeping accommodation for 20 people. It isn’t very nice but at least they aren’t sleeping in the woods. We have lots of people living in the woods,” he says. Jakeway is currently trying to identify a site where such a container shelter can be placed. Mason agrees with the mayor that there has been “a lot of talk, but little action.” “I think the mayor is right on track. It’s nice to see someone who actually understands the homeless and sees it as a huge issue in our city.” He says it is an absolute fact that “a fragile micro community” of 15 to 20 homeless are living in alleys and woods surrounding the city. “We’re not just talking about two or three people. We’ve had a tent population ... that live in the woods, that live under tarps and makeshift shelters.” The Salvation Army operates two shelters, but each has opera-

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don’t pose a safety risk to others. The Salvation Army’s second facility is the 24/7 Evergreen House. It has 24 beds plus three “crisis stability beds” often used by women is distress. It is a “high barrier” facility. There are rules and one is that “guests” need to be sober. And it is not running at capacity. When the homeless leave these shelters in the morning many make their way to the Radiant Life Community Church behind the fire hall where Pastor Art Vander Holst and his volunteers serve a hot breakfast for up to 35 homeless people. The church also provides sleeping bags, tarps, clothing and toiletries. Vander Holst says between 25 and 30 homeless people are sleeping in alleys and the woods ... anywhere they can find shelter. He is “very supportive” of the mayor’s agenda. “That’s one of the things we don’t have here is a low barrier shelter.” He also agrees the city also needs a facility where the homeless can “get sobered up.”

tional limitations. Salvation Army Community Ministry Director Kevin Mack says: “Our extreme weather shelter is open depending on the weather. We have a community committee that monitors weather reports. We relay that information to one another and then make a decision whether or not to activate the shelter.” The shelter on Cedar Street, which can open from November through to the end of March, is funded through the Crown agency BC Housing. It provides 12 mats, PJs, toiletries and a shower. BC Housing criteria dictates that the shelter can open when the temperature hits zero degrees Celsius or when wind, rain or snow conditions are extreme. It has been open continuously for the past three weeks. “It would be helpful if we were able to receive funding throughout the duration of winter,” Mack says. The extreme weather shelter is a “low barrier” shelter. Homeless people who are intoxicated are not turned away as long as they

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City doesn’t want to get soaked by water park KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

City council was unable to commit last week to helping the Rotary Club with a water park for Willow Point Park. The park, which is a joint project between both local Rotary Clubs and the Campbell River Firefighters Association, is scheduled to be fully operational this summer, with construction to begin in April. According to the blueprints, the park would be divided into three sections – one for families, one for teens and one aimed at toddlers. The family section

is supposed to have a major attraction – a Mega Soaker, which would be the first of its kind in B.C. But at last week’s Tuesday council meeting, city staff weren’t able to guarantee the funding to provide the water or to provide ongoing maintenance for the park. A report to councillors recommended council provide $75,000 from the Parks Parcel Tax reserve in 2012 for the provision of utility services to the water park site, but when the item came up at the meeting the recommendation changed. Ross Milnthorp, the city’s general manager of parks, recreation

and culture, said upon further review staff recommended that council defer any decision to provide utility services for the water park to the 2012 budget deliberations. “Staff have reviewed the site servicing plan and it will cost $75,000 to provide utility services to the site and another annual $30,000 for maintenance and litter pick-up (as well a s ro u t i n e s a f e t y checks, annual servicing and electricity fees),” Milnthorp said. Ian Baikie, deputy fire chief, said the Rotary Club is still looking for about $50,000 to finance the project, but if council doesn’t make a deci-

sion by late March, the group could be in a tough spot. “We’d like to begin construction in April for a June start and if this decision is not made by April one, that would definitely be a problem,” Baikie said. Mayor Walter Jakeway said he would ensure there are no obstacles. “I think we should assure the Rotary Clubs that no matter where we are in the budget deliberations we (council) won’t slow you down,” Jakeway said. “If you need the money, we’ll come up with the money. “If you need to get going with your contractor, don’t let us

slow you down. We’ll catch up.” However, in a city financial document, the $30,000 for Willow Point Splash Park operations and the $75,000 for the utilities are on the “not recommended list” of service level change requests,

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Ottawa shifts burden onto next generation Canada’s finance minister last week put the final exclamation mark on the legacy of the Me Generation. After saddling our children with a burgeoning debt and allowing tuition fees to climb to a level that We say: They’ll puts post-secondary education tighten their belt out of reach for far too many when it suits their Canadians, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said that those under 50 purposes should not expect the same pension benefits enjoyed by their parents Speaking at an event in Oshawa, Ont. Friday, Flaherty said any changes to Old Age Security won’t take effect until at least 2020. It is the ultimate profile

in political cowardice. It is a move designed to shift the financial burden onto the next generation, thus mitigating the political risk of alienating Canada’s seniors and the political clout they wield. Yes, Canada’s debt is reaching unsustainable levels. And yes, governments at all levels need to take action to bring spending under control. But the government has an obligation to look at all areas for potential cuts and a duty to investigate any possible new revenue sources. Most importantly, the government must ensure that the sacrifice is shared by those from all walks of life and all income levels. But the Conservatives have kept any other trial balloons tethered tightly to the ground. Ottawa is

still committed to spending billions on F-35 fighter jets for the Canadian military. Prime Minister Stephen Harper hasn’t backed off his support of Bill C-10 and the funding it will commit to the construction of more prisons. And when a group of politicians of all political stripes — backed by provincial health officers — called for changes to Canada’s marijuana laws, the prime minister dismissed it out of hand. The Conservative government has shown it is in no hurry to tighten its belt on issues it has an appetite for, only a willingness to stick the next generation with the tab. – Black Press

Letters Letters

Stealing grandkids’ future Reading in the Jan. 27 edition Brian Kieran’s alarming delusions of the current partisan raw log export war just makes me weep. The battle will soon be obsolete because all the trees and jobs these silly politicians are joisting about will be no more. As in Long Gone for a Long Time. Has Pat Bell been informed yet that the second growth forests his sawmill fantasy will utilize have already been cut and sold in the round? Does Dave Lewis of the TLA realize that his “uneconomic to harvest for domestic buyers” rant means unswerving support for the big landowners who are now pre-emptively logging juvenile saplings to sell to an offshore dunnage market that cares less if we turn BC into a bald rock? Has Cristy Clarke even a clue when she’s talking about community economics? Wake up folks, the current “falldown-then-overcut” timber industry is just another facet of what appears to be a consensus kleptocracy – brazenly stealing your grandchildrens’ future forests and local value-added jobs to make a fast buck today. And the money is more mobile than trees, so that will quickly vanish into offshore tax-free accounts as well, while the laggard politicians are still fighting over who killed the appurtenancy clause in what’s left of BC’s flimsy forest laws. This region used to be the proud home of the Tall Timber Jamboree. Do we really have to settle for stunted and malnourished 3rd growth plantations so soon? David Shipway

Why do people never seem to know what’s coming?

Alistair Taylor Out On A Limb

Communication is a two-way street. Not only do you have to be told what’s going on. You also have to ask what’s going on. The process of government informing people about what’s going on always interests me. And I’m not talking about government agents spying on the populace or compiling internet activity profiles and other civil liberty violations we all know is going on, right? I’m talking on a little more realistic and practical level. Whenever the city has a rezoning plan or a development approved nobody ever seems to have seen it coming. “We didn’t know anything about

this!” is a common refrain from Gordon Road, to the Old Island Highway and now to Peterson Road. And everywhere in between. Nobody ever seems to know anything about these developments. Is the city so secretive that it negotiates these developments behind closed doors – the infamous in-camera meeting? Not exactly. I’m not defending the city’s communication habits. I’d be the first to say they could connect with the community a whole lot better (if they had the money for it – a whole other discussion in this current fiscal climate). But you have to put out some effort to get information yourself. It’s more

reliable than expecting the city to do it. It’s not just people’s overwhelming sense of entitlement these days that makes them think they have to be spoon fed information from the authorities. It’s compounded by the fact that we’re all busy making our living; the issues are complex and perhaps require an engineering degree to fully understand; and the regulatory process is knee-deep in studies, rezoning bylaws and, yes, official community plans. The city has legal requirements to inform neighbours of pending development applications but people never seem to have received any of them if you judge by the constant parade of

public hearings. Now I can’t generalize about every development permit process that’s ever been done but explanations vary. A common one recently has been people finding out about a development that conforms to a rezoning that was done a decade or so ago. New residents arriving afterwards don’t get the rezoning notice because it’s already been done. “We were never informed!” – well, that may be because you weren’t here 12 years ago when the notice was sent out. I’m not saying it’s right, I’m just pointing out what occurs and sometimes it’s just accidental. How you defend yourself against that happening is find out all you Continued on A11

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North America floating on a sea of gas Premier Christy Clark’s recent fanfare about developing a natural gas export industry in northern B.C. included a major change in electricity policy. Last year Clark’s gover nment forced BC Hydro to trim its operations and keep its next two annual rate increases below four per cent. Part of the savings will come from redefining former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate strategy, which required BC Hydro to be self-sufficient in even low-water years, with no net electricity imports.

The target is now n e w i n t e r m i t t e n t self-suf ficiency in sources of hydro and wind, buildaverage-water ing the Site years, limiting C dam on the expansion of Peace River independent and exportpower projing clean ects. It also energ y at means B.C. a premium will import in a carbonmore gas-fired priced North electricity in Tom Fletcher American the coming B.C. Views market. years, and Both the burn some of its own abundant gas carbon market and the to generate new power export market have up north. North Amer- evaporated. While B.C. ica finds itself floating was developing runof-river to sell to Calion a sea of shale gas. C a m p b e l l ’s p l a n fornia, the U.S. west entailed using B.C.’s coast built new capacbig dams to stabilize ity, much of it gas and store power from fired, after an electric-

ity crisis that caused brownouts more than a decade ago. Today, Washington state producers are actually paying BC Hydro to take their excess power because they need to move it into the grid, and B.C. is the only place that can store it using dam capacity. NDP energy critic John Horgan is celebrating this change in BC Hydro policy. He says the government made a multi-billiondollar miscalculation by assuming California’s electricity shortage would continue indefinitely, and sur-

plus power would be profitable. He says independent power contracts are part of BC Hydro’s current financial problems, but political interference in planning is the bigger issue. Horgan would not endorse the Wilderness Committee’s call to cancel electricity purchase contracts BC Hydro has signed for more run-of-river developments. Additional projects are planned for the Upper Lillooet, Upper Toba and Harrison Rivers in southern B.C., and the Kokish River on northContinued on A12

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Campbell’s greenhouse gas targets to be abandoned Continued from A11

ern Vancouver Island. Most are aboriginal partnerships. Energy Minister Rich Coleman told me no contracts will be cancelled, and he rejected my suggestion that BC Hydro could end up

with too much power in the wrong places and at the wrong time of year. BC Hydro can move power around as well as store it, and that ability will improve when the smart grid is completed. Independent power

doesn’t end there. It shifts to northern B.C., where three liquefied natural gas projects will need output equivalent to two and a half Site C dams to operate. Coleman confirmed that at least one modern gas-fired power plant will be needed

to develop LNG, which is expected to be in business before Site C could be built. That powerhouse will likely be built by the LNG developers, and used to back up new intermittent sources of offshore and land-based wind and any river or

geothermal sites available along a new northwest power line. B.C. will likely have a second gas-fired power plant in the northeast corner, to supply the Horn River shale gas development and processing plant now underway. Cole-

man says that plant should be able to capture carbon dioxide and sequester it deep underground. Fort Nelson and points north will remain off the BC Hydro grid. Even with carbon capture in the northeast, Campbell’s green-

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lent of the date Dec. 21, 2012, would the Maya of 1,200 years ago have written an entire page of possible catastrophes, including “collision with big rock from outer space”, “communication with aliens” and “change to another species after entering galactic beam”? We probably will never know the annotations on the calendar of a typical Mayan kitchen. Less open to speculation are the basics of how the Maya counted days. Camp-

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how the main Mayan calendars worked. Certainly their day names were different, but the concepts have similarities to the ways our modern world marks days. This would also include the reason why the Mayan calendar is said to “end.” The second section draws on Myers’’ background in astronomy. Many disasters refer to a galactic alignment. He will show the movements of the players in the alignment, and suggest

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The tale of two mating barn owls which allows them One of the most to take full advanmysterious and fascitage of the interplay nating owl species is between light and also one of the oldest. dark enabling them to The barn owl is part “disappear” as they of the Tytonidae famchange direction in ily, fossilized remains flight. have dated them back Probably one of the between 12 and 20 milbest known owls, they lion years, and they are distributed have many worldwide unique with the features exception of that are not Antarctica. found in In British any other Columbia they owl speare only found cies. Also in southern known as coastal valleys the “sweetheart owl,” Sandy Fairfield including Vancouver Island. barn owls MARS Moment They are are the only also found in southern owl with heart shaped Ontario where they faces and black are considered to be almond shaped eyes. an endangered speBarn owls are cies. Up until the early medium sized and are 1900s, barn owls were stunningly beautiful not found in southern with slender bodies Canada as they cannot and long legs. Their survive in freezing plumage is a great temperatures. example of “counter With the developshading” an adaptament of agricultural tion used for concealland and the building ment. of farms, they graduThe male has whiter facial disks and breast ally adapted to the winters, seeking shelplumage than the ter in barns or other female who is larger abandoned buildings. and has more richly Barn owls are poorly tinged buffy brown breast feathers flecked adapted to freezing temperatures, their with darker spots. long legs are lightly Both sexes have feathered, and their dark grey brown body plumage is thin, backs and wings

their fat reserves scant. When nights drop below freezing, these owls will stay warm by crouching over and sitting on their legs or stand on one foot tucking the other into their warm belly feathers. Birds do not have sweat glands or pores to help cool their bodies in the heat so they have a built in cooling system; increased blood flow to the most exposed areas such as feet or beaks allows excess heat to evaporate cooling them down. In addition, owls cool themselves by panting like a dog together with “gular fluttering” which is the rapid vibration of the upper throat muscles increasing moisture and evaporation from the throat and mouth. Barn owls are very secretive, nocturnal owls with remarkable hearing outshining all other owl species with their ability to pinpoint prey in complete darkness. Their facial disk feathers are pulled forward exposing asymmetrical ear opening that are as

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Ash and Sooty, two barn owls, that took up residence in a chimney, now have a far better home at the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society in Merville. The owls are doing well and the society wants to find them a permanent home in someone’s barn.

large as human ears. The sounds are then channelled into the ears; all other owls use a combination of eyesight and hearing to locate prey. Favourite food for barn owls are field mice and rodents, but they will also prey on rats, and have become invaluable to farmers

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either from soot inhalation or stress, but Sooty did not appear to be in any acute distress. Both owls were put in an incubator with a humidifier to help them breathe. They have now been relocated to an outside aviary complete with a nest box in case Ash is carrying eggs. Both are eating and gaining weight. If any farmers in the Comox area around the Dyke Road are interested in adopting these owls into a barn please contact us at 250-337-2021. This is a great reminder to homeowners who have open chimneys to make sure you have a grate or screen on top of the opening as not only owls but starlings and chimney swifts may also come looking for a warm sheltered spot and they can create havoc if they nest or find their way into your living area. To follow the owls progress or updates on other patients please check our web site www.wingtips.org For all other calls 250-337-2021, to report injured wildlife 1-800304-9968.

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Parmesan Cheese

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for

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Bee Maid

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750gr-1kg

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NIC students guaranteed entrance to UVic programs RENÉE ANDOR BLACK PRESS

North Island College students now have guaranteed admission and course transfer to many programs at the University of Victoria. The two post-secondary institutions recently signed an agreement allowing NIC students to use their academic performance at the college for UVic admission rather than their high school transcripts. “We really believe that North Island College can act as a hub for post-secondary education in our region,” said NIC director of college and community relations Susan Auchterlonie. “It’s another example of us seeking out partnerships with other post-secondary institutions to ensure that the residents of our region have access to an increasing number of degree completion opportunities.”

Jan Lindsay, president of North Island College.

NIC and UVic signed a dual admission ag reement, implemented this past September, allowing students accepted to UVic via their high school transcripts to take courses at NIC. Now, new and current NIC students can transfer over to UVic starting this September, using their NIC credits. This creates a previously unavailable admission guarantee

for mature students, current NIC students, individuals who may not have completed Grade 12, or students whose final high school grades may not have met UVic’s competitive first-year entry levels. NIC students must complete at least 24 University Studies credits, (eight courses), of UVic transfer courses, chosen with help from a NIC student adviser. Students who achieve a 2.0 Grade Point Average, (C letter grade), are guaranteed admission at UVic. Auchterlonie said UVic is a highly desirable university and the agreement is great news for NIC, but it’s good news for the university, too. “The University of Victoria’s done the research,” said Auchterlonie. “They know that students transferring in from colleges do exceeding well because they’re very well prepared, they

know how to study, they’ve learned the skills and they’ve done that from a place of comfort.” According to NIC president Jan Lindsay, increasing degree completion opportunities for the NIC region, through expanded partnerships with other post-secondary institutions, is an integral component of the college’s mandate. “At NIC, students have access to an ever-growing network of university partnerships and degree pathways,”Lindsay said in a news release. “Whatever degree or university a student may want, we are actively working to ensure that starting at NIC will get them there.” For more information, call 1-800-715-0914 to book an appointment with Kelly Shopland, NIC’s advisor for UVic admission programs, or visit www.nic.bc.ca.

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DEATHS

FUNERAL HOMES

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Carol Lynn Fitzpatrick

CarolLynn Lynn Fitzpatrick Carol November 9, 1942 1942 --Fitzpatrick January 30, 30, 2012 2012 November 9, January

November 9, 1942 - January 30, 2012 On Monday, Monday, January January 30, 30, On On Monday, January 30,passed 2012, 2012, our beloved Carol 2012, our beloved Carol passed our Carol at passed away awaybeloved peacefully Campbell away peacefully at Campbell peacefully at the Campbell River Hospital. River Hospital. Carol wasborn born inin Morden, Carol was Morden, Manitoba to parents Manitoba to parents Norman Norman and Carrie Cass. and Carrie Cass. is survived by her SheShe is survived by her loving loving husband, John, daughter husband, John, daughter Lisa, grandsons Dustin and Lisa, grandsons and Devina a active Devina. She wasDustin an active memberShe of was the Hospital member of the Hospital Employees Union and Employees Union and worked at Kiwanis Lynn Manor member of the Hospital Employees Union and worked worked at Kiwanis Lynn Manor for over 25 years as Activity for over 25 years as Activity Coordinator, a job that at Kiwanis Lynn Manor for over 25 years as Activity Coordinator, a job that she loved. Carol and John she loved. Carol and John loved to travel and recently Coordinator, a job that she loved. Carol and John returned from aand triprecently to San returned Diego when ill loved from aa trip to loved to to travel travel and recently returned fromCarol triptook to San San on Christmas day. took ill on Christmas day. Diego when Carol Diego when Carol took ill on Christmas day. A A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebration of ofLifeâ&#x20AC;? be Friday, Lifeâ&#x20AC;?will be held held on Friday, A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebration â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebration of2:00 Lifeâ&#x20AC;?pmwill will be Royal held on on Friday, February 17, 2012 at at The Canadian February 17, 2012 at 2:00 pm at The Royal Canadian February 17, 2012 at 2:00 pm at The Royal Canadian Legion #137 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 301-11 301-11 Ave. Ave. in inCampbell CampbellRiver. River. Legion #137 Legion #137 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 301-11 Ave. in Campbell River.in Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A; owers, please consider a donation I lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, please consider a donation in I lieuthe of Campbell ďŹ&#x201A;owers, please considerSociety. a donation in name River Hospice Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;stoname to the Campbell River Hospice Society. Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Campbell River Hospice Society. DEATHS

DEATHS

STORRIE Alfred (Dave)

June 16, 1925 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb. 1, 2012 Dave is predeceased by his loving wife Victoria Mary, parents Andrew and Helen, brothers John, William and Andrew, sister Grace and Betty. He is survived by his son Dave (Marlene) and Kevin, grandchild David, Teresa, Lisa, Katherine, Eliza, James and Shawna and 11 greatgrandchildren. One sister, Helen, one brother-in-law, Cliff Fletcher and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Dave was born in Hawick, Scotland, he served in the Merchant-Marines during WWII. He worked in construction all over Vancouver Island, the lower mainland and around the world. Dave played the pipes with the Comox Legion Pipe Band in the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. He was a little league baseball coach and a Scout leader in Richmond, B.C. In the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. As a Scouter he attained the rank of Assistant District Commissioner. He served as an Alderman for the City of Campbell River in the 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Dave was an avid golfer, and finally achieved his hole in one December 2011. He played bridge, crib and was a member of the Ancient Mariners. Dave enjoyed his time with his children, grandchildren and a great-grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his laughter and love is remembered fondly by all of his relatives and friends. Dave played his final round of golf on a sunny day in Hawaii as a he passed away doing what he loved in a place he loved.

Sharon Sharon Elaine Elaine Brand Brand May May 21, 21, 1946 1946 ~ ~ Feb Feb 7, 7, 2012 2012

The The family family of of the the late late Sharon Sharon Elaine Elaine Brand Brand regretfully regretfully announces announces her her peaceful peaceful passing passing on on Tuesday Tuesday morning morning February February 7th 2012 after a year and a half ďŹ ght with cancer. Sharon was predeceased by her Father John Brand in 1971 and her Mother Eileen Brand (nee McCarvill) in 1991. Sharon leaves to mourn her passing her loving family Brother Robert Brand, Niece Sarah Brand and Nephew Morgan Brand. Sharon is also mourned by many other family and friends from coast to coast. Sharon is also survived by her much loved dog her Pug Winston. Sharon lived most of her life in Ontario until 2005 when she moved to Campbell River. She had a long and successful career with the Canadian Custom Services. full full of social activities. She loved Sharon always alwayshad hada calendar a calendar of social activities. She scrapbooking family family photos,photos, both new cards loved scrapbooking bothand newold, andplaying old, playing (Euchre), volunteering, knittingknitting and walking Winston along cards (Euchre), volunteering, and walking Winston the spit. of theofknitting groupgroup with friends they along the As spit.a member As a member the knitting with friends knitted new born the Campbell River Hospital also they knitted newhats bornforhats for the Campbell River and Hospital foundalso the found time tothe scrapbook friends at the and time to with scrapbooking withCampbell friends atRiver the Seniors Center. Sharon Center. will be missed all be whomissed knew her. Campbell River Seniors Sharonbywill by all who knew her. to honor the Life of Sharon Elaine Brand will A Celebration be held on Saturday March 10thofatSharon Suttonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sElaine Funeral Home, A Celebration to honor the Life Brand will 502held South Campbell River, BC between be onDogwood Saturday St. March 10th at Suttonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral1:00pm Home, â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30pm. 502 South Dogwood St. Campbell River, BC between 1:00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sharon 2:30pm. would have appreciated donations to organizations that werewould near and to her heart. Sharon havedear appreciated donations to organizations that werefornear and dear to Bolt her heart. Wheels Wellness, 1894 Avenue, Comox, BC, V9M 2J4 Telephone: (250) 338-0196 Wheels for Wellness, 1894 Bolt Avenue, Comox, BC, V9M 2J4 Telephone: (250) 338-0196 Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca or your favorite charity. Messages condolence for the family left at Canadian Cancer ofSociety www.cancer.ca or can yourbefavorite www.suttonsfuneralhome.com charity. Messages of condolence for the family can be left at www.suttonsfuneralhome.com

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Melvin John Mullett

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August 15, 1947 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 9, 2012 Mullett â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Melvin John, born August 15, 1947 in BrookďŹ eld, NFLD, passed away at Campbell River & District Hospital on Thursday, February 9, 2012. He is survived and will be lovingly missed by his family and many friends; wife Marian Mullett; sons Melvin Mullett Jr. (Terri) and Richard Mullett (Kyla); daughters Vicki Mullett (Jason) and Kimberly Mullett; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; his brother Walter Mullett (Rita); sister Kimberly Neil (Jim) as well as his mother Evelyn Mullett. He served with the RCMP for 19 years and was both a loving and caring man, who made a positive impression with everyone he met. Having succumbed after his long 6 year battle with cancer, Mel no longer suffers. A special thank you to all of the doctors and nurses who cared for him during this time, as well as the Campbell River RCMP who have been so supportive over the years. A gathering in celebration of Melâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will take place on Thursday, February 16th at 2:00PM from Elk Falls Crematorium, Elk Falls Cemetery, 6400 Gold River Highway #28, 5 minutes West of Campbell River. Chaplain Rick Shuttleworth will ofďŹ ciate and a reception will follow at the crematorium. Flowers gratefully declined in consideration of donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1423-B, 16th Avenue, Campbell River, B.C., V9N 2C4

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BREAST CANCER Survivors. River Spirit Dragon Boat Team invites all breast cancer survivors to join them. The paddling Season is from March to November. You can join us anytime! Please contact Terry Jacques 250-923-8002 email: teamriverspirit@gmail.com

LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of CLAYTON ROBERT JARVIS also known as ROBERT CLAYTON JARVIS, deceased, who died on October 31, 2011, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, c/o Shook Wickham Bishop & Field, Barristers and Solicitors, 906 Island Highway, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W 2C3, before the 25 day of March 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which it has notice. Dorothy Ann Fulton, Executor, c/o Shook Wickham Bishop & Field, Barristers and Solicitors, 906 Island Highway, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W 2C3.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

INFORMATION

CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 19,20, 21 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901 GOSPEL MEETINGS each Sunday at 3:30-4:30pm in the Campbell River Community Centre Lounge. 11th Ave.

Support when you need it most Please support our work in the community with a donation to the Campbell River Hospice Society Call: 250-286-1121 www.crhospice.org

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LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ.Storm watchers 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview. September 2012.

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Take notice that TimberWest Forest Company of Vancouver, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), Campbell River District Office for a Licence of Occupation – Industrial Log Handling, File Number 1413503, situated on Provincial Crown land located at Beaver Inlet within Loughborough Inlet. For a copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact: Paula Mackay, paula.mackay@gov.bc.ca OR Gary Lawson, LawsonG@ timberwest.com. The application will be available for review and comment for 30 days from February 15, 2012. Comments will be received until March 16, 2012. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd. gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index. jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNR office.

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INTERESTED IN: Friendship for honest, decent of good character, average shape & condition, with some means. 60-65 lady for walks, coffee & adult conversation, holidays, etc. I am of the age group, my intentions are for a decent lady & maybe long term relationship & companionship. Reply to File #M156, 104-250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, BC V9W 2R9

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LOST 5 Year old black & white German shepherd lab x answers to the name of Buddy. Last seen Hilchty Rd & Palmer. If found please call (250)923-2843 leave message. Reward!

HELP WANTED

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CLASSIFIED 2

Collections Assistant Museum at Campbell River

The Museum at Campbell River is accepting applications for a Collections Assistant. This permanent P/T position will be responsible for assisting with the care and handling of the Museum collections. Applicants must have strong organizational and computer skills. A full job description is available at www.crmuseum.ca. Please submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to museum.assistant@crmuseum.ca Deadline for applications is Feb. 22, 2012 . Only those short listed will be contacted. No prior inquiries please. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work from home online. Earn $500$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess. EARN EXTRA cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Others Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com. Phone 780-955-5537. GO TO your next job interview with 2nd year apprenticeship skills. New Heavy Equipment Certiﬁcate program. GPRC, Fairview Campus. 34 week course. 1st & 2nd period HET technical theory. Intense shop experience. Safety training. On-campus residences. 1888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneﬁts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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Black Press – Victoria Black Press-Vancouver Island requires a temporary full-time summer intern for its Victoria-based community newspapers. The job term runs for 13 weeks from June through to the end of August. The successful candidate will do general assignment reporting and photography. Night and weekend work is involved and a valid driver’s licence and car is mandatory.

Qualifications This position is open to students and recent graduates (within the last year or two) who are ambitious and who have a strong work ethic and a passion for journalism. Qualifications include a firm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous reporting experience is an asset. The student is expected to be web savvy, both in their use of social media as a reporting tool, and their ability to tell stories in a multi-platform environment, using video, podcasting and other tools. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Feb. 29, 2012 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783. Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

ORACLE TUTORING TUTORING Grades K - 12 & College •All subjects

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HELP WANTED An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ﬁeld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051 CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

ISLAND CARETAKER POSITION: Live in, full time, salaried assistant caretaker couple. LOCATION: A private island with multiple buildings and modern infrastructure systems, in the vicinity of Whaletown Bay, Cortes Island, BC RESPONSIBILITIES / REQUIREMENTS • Mature couple in good health, valid driver’s licence, good driving record, minimum 1st aid, and stable employment history. • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others in a semi-remote location. • Basic clerical and computer literacy. • Experience operating equipment and machinery. Have a mechanical aptitude. Be familiar with electrical and water systems, generators and overall building maintenance. • Experience with small boat operation and routine outboard maintenance. Knowledge of marine safety and navigation with a valid PCO (Pleasure Craft Operator Card). • General knowledge in grounds keeping, gardening and housekeeping. A fully furnished 2 bedroom home including utilities is provided. PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES TO: SUBTLE ISLAND ENTERPRISES INC. FAX: 250-935-8501 • EMAIL: sie@twincomm.ca MAIL: P.O. BOX 286, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0

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HELP WANTED Curator, Maternity Leave Term Position: April 1 to Sept 28, 2012 Campbell River Art Gallery seeks a curator, with a ﬁne arts degree, to manage exhibitions and programs. Superior computer literacy, excellent organizational, writing and interpersonal skills are required. Familiarity with InDesign is a strong asset. See “downloads” at www.crartgallery.ca for a job description. Send a resume and cover letter by March 16: 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C7 or to: director@crartgallery.ca

HELP WANTED HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Successful Discontent. Are you already successful but looking happy where you are? Are you looking for a place where you will be appreciated and you can ﬂourish? We are the right place with a mature business and strong leadership looking for you! The successful candidate will have: ~ Minimum 3 years experience ~ A loyal clientele ~Internal motivation and a great team player! Apply in person with resume to Eden Street Salon and Day Spa, 2701 Eden Street, Campbell River.

HELP WANTED

INCOME OPPORTUNITY HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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C&E ROAD Builders is accepting resumes for hoe operators. Minimum 5 years experience. Please fax resume 250-956-4888 or email employment@lemare.ca.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HOOKTENDER

WFP is currently seeking a fully qualiﬁed Hooktender to join our Holberg Forest Operation. This is a perm. USW hourly union position required on a full time basis.

C&E ROAD Builders is seeking an experienced driller blaster. Minimum 5 years experience. Please fax resume 250-956-4888 or email employment@lemare.ca. LEMARE LAKE is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Processor Operator • Line Machine Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Welders • Machinists Full time permanent, union wages and camp positions. Please fax resume to 250956-4888 or email ofﬁce@lemare.ca.

THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking Forestry Engineers to assist in road and cutback design. For those that display the qualities we desire we will provide remuneration that is above industry standard. Send resumes to the Planning Manager at (250)956-4888 or email vstarrakor@lemare.ca.

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

LOGGING TRUCK DRIVER’S NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for Interior and Vancouver Island for well established Company (Kurt Leroy Trucking Ltd). Full time for 12 months. Please fax resume and drivers abstract to 250-287-9914. NO PHONE CALLS!!!!

CLASSIFIED 3

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY duty mechanic – required at HMI Industries, a growing metal recycling company based in Red Deer. Please fax resumes to 403.346.3953, or email: resumes@hazco.com

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Mount Washington Alpine Resort is looking to hire staff for the remainder of the 2012 winter season. Please visit our HR website for a list of available positions & to apply online. http://hr.mountwashington.ca

LOOKING FOR a Shake/Shingle Bolt Contractor for the Johnstone Strait area. Contract will be for cutting and ﬂying of wood only. Must be safe certiﬁed. Fax company name and contact information to: 250-749-3412.

If you believe that you have the skills and qualiﬁcations that we are looking for, please reply in conﬁdence: Marty Gage - General Foreman Facsimile: 250.288.2764 Email: mgage@ westernforest.com For more info. Visit: www.western forest.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Required F/T for a metal recycling facility in Burnaby. Must have inter-provincial Red Seal.

INCOME OPPORTUNITY

Woods Foreman, Yarding & Loading WFP is currently seeking a full experienced Woods Foreman to join our Englewood Forest Operation located in Woss; approximately 45 minutes south of Port McNeill or 90 minutes north of Campbell River. Reporting to the General Foreman, the Woods Foreman is responsible for leading company logging crews and ensuring that the highest standards of safety, quality, production, and environmental protection are maintained. The Englewood Forest Operation harvests approximately 800,000 m³ annually.

RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATION DLC Coastal Mortgages has an opportunity for a “Career Minded” individual to join us. Duties include, telephone & reception, ﬁling, marketing & data entry. Applicants must have excellent communication skills able to multi-task in a very fast pace environment. Hours 8:30am to 5pm Mon-Fri starting $11hr. Email resumes to: pstapley@domionlending.ca

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

AUCTIONS

You are a highly motivated individual who recognizes the value of a team orientated approach in the performance of this challenging position. You bring to the job an excellent safety record, a good working knowledge of applicable occupational health & safety regulations and a willingness to work with Western Forest Products in reaching its safety, quality, environmental and production objectives. You have first-hand knowledge in a unionized environment and amongst your peers you are known for your strong leadership and communication skills. Supervisory experience of both mechanical and cable logging methods will be considered an asset. Western offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 866.840.9611 Application Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Reference Code: Woods Foreman, EFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit www.westernforest.com

• Competitive Wage • Excellent Beneﬁts Package • Pension Plan • Life Insurance • Proﬁt Sharing & More Please e-mail: recruiting @abcrecycling.com

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AUCTIONS

CAMPBELL RIVER

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“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967”

Thursday, Feb. 16th » 6pm Large selection of brand new entrance doors (Fir & Metal) plus interior doors, large moving container full of quality home furnishings, beautiful bed frames, kitchen tables, dressers, bow ﬂex home gym, dive & mountain gear, jacuzzi tub, 32" LCD TV, queen pillow top bed, electric wall hanging ﬁreplace, new jewelry, again many showcases full of collectables... a must see.

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Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

VOLUNTEERS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

VOLUNTEER REQUESTS February 13, 2012

CR Youth Soccer: Coordinate volunteers at their concession on Robron Rd. Sundays from March 25th to June 24th. 12:00 -4:00 pm. Food Safe is an asset. Assist for 1 month or all 3 months. Meals on Wheels: Permanent and spare drivers are needed to deliver hot meals and to check on recipients. Approx. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. N.I. Transition Society: Handy Person needed to be on–call for occasional minor repairs for the Transition House. Duties may include plumbing, heating or electrical.

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

For these and many more volunteer opportunities, contact: Volunteer Campbell River at 250-287-8111 Or check our website www.volunteercr.ca

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

PERSONAL SERVICES HEALTH PRODUCTS FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660. HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

EDUCATION/TUTORING

CARPENTRY

ATTENTION - Painters, Printers and Potters. Register for Visual Arts Diploma program. Multi-use workshop, painting, drawing, sculpture studios. No portfolio required. Grande Prairie Regional College. University transferable. 1-780539-2909 or www.gprc.ab.ca.

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER Home repairs, renos, ﬁnishing. 30+ yrs exp. 7 yrs carpentry instructor. 250-830-0132 or 250-202-5752

DRYWALL

GAIN ENTRY Level Skills in ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Technology. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

DRYWALL FINISHER - Lots of experience in new homes, basements and renos. For the best price and quality. 250287-6341

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CR HANDYMAN

DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 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

HANDYPERSONS

& Restorations Rentals, Fires, Floods Professional & affordable

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Find water leaks, heat loss

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

250-287-7420 or 250-202-9996

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

OFFICE/RETAIL

TOWNHOUSES

AUTO FINANCING

ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-204-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

STEEL OF a deal - Building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

2 Bdrm available March 1. Cedarbrook Apts, Heat & Hot water incl, adult oriented. Call 250-914-0105 to view

3-BDRM 1275 sq ft. all new paint carpets, countertops, lights & 5 appl. Near hospital. Fenced. Avail. Mar. 1st. $900/mnth. (250) 287-6213.

FOR LEASE: 900/2604 sqft, 220 Dogwood Plaza. Reasonable rate. (250)286-6865.

CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 Bdrm Townhouse newly renovated, near school & bus route. Available Feb 15. $800/mth. Crime free building. Phone 250-286-1891.

FREE CASH back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS RENOVATIONS • Complete Interior/Exterior • House Additions • Decks, Patios & Fences • Basements Suites & Bathrooms • Kitchens • Drywall • Taping and Painting • Textured Ceilings • Framing • Demolition • Power Washing • Roofs • Carpentry • Plumbing & Electrical • Floors: Ceramic, Tiles & laminate • Vinyl Siding • Maintenance, etc. God Bless You! 28 years experience Good References 250-338-0525

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WE BUY OLD AND USED Sterling, Coins, Military, Tools, Musical Inst., China, Clocks, Furn., Jewelry, Art, Cameras, Records, Fishing CR, Courtenay, Comox Free House calls 204-1237

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

LANDSCAPING CURT’S LANDSCAPING tree service, stump removal,landscaping installations, hedge trimming, pruning, brush chipping, fruit and ornamental tree pruning. Free estimates. Call (250)830-8776

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm Townhouse near Rotary Beach Park. No pets, N/S. $700. Call (250)287-3990.

DIAL A PAINTER Call Geri 250-287-7757.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CAMPBELL RIVERAvailable Feb 1. 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 3rd ﬂr, panoramic ocean view, in suite laundry, no elevator, 1 sm dog ok. N/S. Refs req’d. $900. (250)287-4459.

AUCTIONS Auction Water/Wine Bottling Line, Bottling Line, s/s tanks, ﬁltration system, restaurant equipment & more. Feb 25, 11AM, West Kelowna, BC, View photos at (Special Auction) doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259

CAMPBELL RIVER, catering to mature people, newly reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Clean, quiet, secure bldg. Centrally located. Cable, phone, internet incl. Manager onsite, avail now. Call 250-203-8334. CAMPBELL RIVERnicely kept 3 bdrm townhouse, avail Feb. 1, $785. (250)923-3635.

FRIENDLY FRANK 40+MOVING BOXES. Includes 2 wardrobe boxes, packing paper and bubble wrap. $50.250-286-1402

CAMPBELL RIVERspacious, 2 bdrm condo, close to downtown, quiet bldg, N/S. $750/mo. 250-923-7043.

WASHER AND dryer, working cond., $99 for both. Call (250)337-2244, (403)678-7527

C.R. 1-BDRM, near Rotary Beach Park. Clean, quiet. N/P, N/S, $580 mo. 250-287-3990.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FURNITURE BRAND NEW LUXURY Queen size pillow top Mattress set in original pkg. leftover from large hotel order, 800 coils. Compare at $1199 - Liquidation $447. + tax. Eleven available. King Sets $705. Delivery available. Text or call 1(250)334-7527 to reserve set or email: northisland@themattressguy.ca

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

PARKSVILLE STAYCATION in 2 bdrm condo on ocean bay, sleeps 6, 2 baths, full kitchen, W/D, wireless, access to indoor hot tub, pool, exercise room. Out door hot tub and Kayaking. Available April 1 to 8. $850. Contact 250-2870407. Conﬁrmation Provided.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES 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!

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991

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Elder College gardening series kicks off next week It’s getting to be that time of year again, when the daylight grows longer and hopefully the temperatures rise, so thoughts turn towards spring. Once more, many people start to long to get their hands dirty and get back to working the garden. So once again, Campbell River Elder College is offering another series of unique talks aimed at enhancing seniors’ green thumbs. The series begins Tues., Feb. 28, and runs for six weeks, starting at 1 p.m. Each week features a different gardening topic. Appropriately, the series kicks off with Preparing the Garden for the New Planting

Season under the guidance of Nigel Lambeth, owner of the Campbell River Garden Centre. Plant Physiology and Pruning is the title of week two’s session March 6, when Chris Trehearne will discuss plant makeup and how plants grow, with special attention to how to help them do that by prudent pruning. Invasive Plants is the topic March 13 with Barb Phipps, an experienced gardener who will explain how to deal with those nasty intruders: identification, elimination and proper disposal. And the ever-popular Growing and Saving Dahlias will be back again March 20 under expert Rick Monchak, who is always in charge

of that for the sell-out section of St. Peter’s Anglican Church Garden Sale. And last, but not least, on March 27, Dr. Thierry Vrain will be on hand as a knowledgeable soil biologist to talk about GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) and Responsible Care of the Soil. The retired biologist from the Department of Agriculture, who is also an avid gardener, is expected to provide a thought-provoking discussion. Fee for the series is $30, but members of Elder College can also sign up for individual classes at $7 each. Register in person at North Island College or online at www.nic.bc.ca/eldercollege

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Hans Peter Meyer presents a photographic exhibit on the history of coastal logging at the Campbell River museum. The exhibit opens this Saturday.

Look inside the life of the logger The public is invited to the Opening Reception for temporary exhibit ‘Working in

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Hans Peter Meyer, the curator of this photographic exhibit on the recent history of logging, will be on hand to speak about his work. Meyer says that this exhibit is part of a larger project, a pictorial book project he is producing on logging in the 21st Century. Meyer is a writer and photographer living in the Comox Valley who grew up with logging. His family members worked in coastal logging from the 1930s

and up to recent times. “As a young man, I worked in the woods and on the booms, and then for several more years in reforestation also,” Meyer says. His photog raphs provide a record of both men and women working in this vital industry, often in remote and dangerous places, and celebrates an important aspect of the story of British Columbia. For information, call the Museum at (250) 287-3103.

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Bantam Tyees advance to semi-finals The No. 1 Auto Body Bantam A Tyees have advanced to the Island Tier 2 semi-finals after thrashing the Oceanside Generals 8-1 Sunday afternoon at Rod Brind’Amour Arena. It was a must-win for the Tyees, who were facing elimination after a 3-2 upset loss to Port Alberni the weekend before. Tyees head coach Pe t e r M a r t i n w a s pleased with the way his players responded to the adversity. “ L o s i n g t o Po r t Alberni was a wake-up call,” he said, “Today everyone was much better prepared and brought excellent energy, intensity, and focus. We talked about kee ping our shots low and getting to the front of the net for rebounds.” The Tyees received a huge boost before the game with the return of a couple of key veterans to the line-up. Right-winger Travis Goodwin missed over two months with a broken ankle, while defenceman Joe Gage had been sidelined since mid-January with a concussion. Goodwin opened the scoring on

his first shift, snapping in a rebound just 90 seconds into the contest. Gage also hit the score sheet, blasting home a point shot in the third period. “Travis definitely adds some offensive pop to our line-up,” coach Martin said. “He scored the first time he touched the puck – unreal! And Joe adds a lot of stability to our defence. He’s a good puck-mover and has great vision.” The Tyees led 3-0 after the first period and 5-1 after two. They dominated from the opening face off, out shooting the Generals by a final count of 54-5. Goodwin’s line mate Tyson Goebel tallied twice for the Black and Orange. Singles went to Austin Simper, Gavin Rauser, Rio Massee, and Andy Stevens. Tyees Grady McInnes and Josh Coblenz each had a pair of assists. The Tyees travel to Victoria this weekend to take on the Juan de Fuca Grizzles in a one game, sudden death semi-final. The winner advances to the Island Finals against either Port Alberni or Saanich.

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Bantam A Tyee forward Grady McInnis fights for the puck against the Oceanside Generals netminder. The Tyees came up with their biggest game of the season last Sunday afternoon at Rod Brind’Amour Arena.

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Coaches can sometimes be the unsung heroes of athletic success. The images we see in the media are of gold-medal-winning athletes standing on podiums with their coach nowhere to be seen. But almost without fail, athletes will credit their coach for their success ahead of anyone else. Coaches lead and inspire athletes from community programs to the Olympic and Paralympic podiums. At the BC Games, coach education and training is a priority with all coaches at the Games requiring certification from the National Coaching Cer tification Program. Coaches BC is the provincial organization responsible for coaching education programs and the ongoing support and development of coaches. “A coach’s preparation for the BC Games, or any other competitive environment, is just as important as an athlete’s preparation,” says Gord May, Coaches BC Executive Director. “Every successful athlete has been trained by someone who has taken the time to learn about the technical aspects of their sport and how to prepare their athletes both mentally and physically. Excellence will come about when you have the right tools and use them the right way.” The Provincial Sport Organizations involved in the BC Winter and BC Summ e r G a m e s h ave demonstrated that they are committed to coach development

Coaches play a vital role in the development of young athletes. A group of 232 coaches will lead more than a thousand athletes at this year’s BC Winter Games in Greater Vernon.

throughout the province. Many sports utilize the BC Games as a unique opportunity for coach mentorship and training. Karate BC developed a junior coach mentorship program as part of the BC Winter Games where youth coaches have the opportunity to work with a certified adult coach. Six coaches ranging in age from 15 to 18 years old will be part of the program at the 2012 BC Winter Games. “The BC Games is an ideal way of furthering (development of) our young athletes into future coaches,” says Fernando Correia, the Duncan-

based Provincial Advisor for Karate BC. “I am excited about our new program and I know that our junior coaches are looking forward to attending the BC Winter Games and having the opportunity to develop new skills under the tutelage of some of Karate BC’s best coaches.” Another successful mentorship program developed by the BC Games Society, Coaches BC and Promotion Plus, supports the education of female coaches. For Laura Watson, Technical Director with Coaches BC and ringette coach, this has been a terrific opportunity for both

her and her apprentice coach. “As I started out in coaching I wish that I had had an opportunity to study from a seasoned coach. It would have provided me with the opportunity to see how an effective coach really operates,” she says. “The BC Games experience that we have for our apprentice coach is absolutely the best experience that we could ever offer someone.” The dedication and commitment of coaches around the province strengthens the overall sport system and contributes to communities and social development.

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For many, coaching is a way of life. Gary Ricks, a Level 3 certified coach at Key City Gymnastics in Cranbrook, reflects on the impact of coaching on his life. “Coaching helps you take stock of where you are now in all aspects of your life and how that compares to where you would like to be,” he says. Over his 31-year c o a c h i n g c a r e e r, Ricks has been no stranger to the BC Winter Games having attended over 12 times. It will be a family affair this year at the BC Winter Games in Vernon as Ricks coaches the Kootenays Zone 1 team; his wife Michelle is the Provincial Advisor for Gymnastics and his niece Madysen will be a competing athlete. The BC Games is an important step in the life of a coach, just as it is for the life of an athlete. These Games are a major springboard for coaches looking to move on up to the Canada Games and what they learn in this multi-sport environment will prepare them for future opportunities. A total of 122 head coaches and 110 assistant coaches will lead 1,148 athletes at the 2012 BC Winter Games, which run February 23-26 in Vernon. For more information about the BC Games visit www. bcgames.org

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250-203-3131 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Tidemark Theatre Society will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 5:00pm at the Tidemark Theatre. All members are welcome to attend. The Tidemark Theatre is also pleased to announce the TIDEMARK 25 Capital Campaign celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Tidemark Theatre. Our 2012 Capital Campaign will be unveiled at a special reception following the AGM for members of the Society and the Community of Campbell River. This special event and reception will commence at 6:00pm. Please RSVP to Tidemark25@tidemarktheatre.com Notification to Tidemark Theatre Society Members: Effective March 1, 2012, the Annual Membership Dues shall modified as follows: • Senior, Volunteers, and Students (any age) $20 • Regular Membership - $30 • Non-Profit Societies - $30 • Corporate Basic - $100 • Corporate Premium - $250 Details of the membership benefits are available at tidemarktheatre.com

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Art and fun go together Kids looking to learn more about art, and have lots of fun at the same time, will want to check out the Campbell River Art Gallery’s spring classes for children. The first class of the year, ‘People in Paper,’ happens Wednesdays from March 7 to March 28 with popular instructor and wellknown artist Angela Hanuse. During the four sessions, set for 3:30-5 p.m. each Wednesday in March, children aged 7-12 will use paper products and papier mache to create cool people and characters. The class costs $35 for members of the Campbell River Art Gallery and $45 for non-members. Do your kids love landscapes? Why not sign up for Fun Landscapes with instructor Nathan Birch, on Tuesdays from April 3-24. During the four sessions, from 3:30-5 p.m. on Tuesdays, participants aged 7-12 will learn the elements of landscape painting and explore all the ways they can depict the world around them. Birch, a working artist, will teach kids techniques that professional artists use, like perspective, colour and proportion. The cost for the class is $35 for Art Gallery members and $45 for non-members. Do you have a young artist who enjoys being creative with a laptop? Then the One Day Kids’ Animation Workshop with Fred Jiles

on Wednesday, April 4 from 1-5 p.m. will be a big hit. The workshop, for children aged 8-12, will take participants from the initial scripting of a story idea through two-dimensional construction and finally to the three-dimensional medium. Space is limited to 12 students, so sign up early! The cost for the workshop is $30 for CR Art Gallery members and $40 for nonmembers. For kids who want to take a look at spring with an artist’s eye, Spring Art Fling with Kathi Rudko will be the perfect class. Spring Fling takes place Tuesdays from May 8 to May 29 from 3:30-5 p.m. for children aged 7-12. Rudko, a longtime teacher and artist, will work with kids to create art from garden and nature themes, including flowers, shells, insects, seascapes and beachscapes. Participants will use everything from pastels to watercolours to acrylic paints to develop drawing and painting skills. The cost for the four sessions is $35 for CR Art Gallery members and $45 for no-members. Spring is the perfect time for kids to explore their creativity. Stop by the Campbell River Art Gallery Tuesday to Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., call 250-287-2261, email admin@crartgallery.ca or check out www.crartgallery.ca to find out more.

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Johnathan Hinds (left) and Phillip Marchand make up the acoustic guitar duo Fiftieth Parallel who will be performing Feb. 17 at Island Style Creative Studio.

Fifitieth Parallel shows off their Island style The reception of Fiftieth Parallel’s debut album, Weapon of the Future, has been fantastic. Since its release in December their music has spread far and wide beyond Vancouver Island. The duo consists of Jonathan Hinds on acoustic guitar and djembe, and Philip Marchand on acoustic guitar. Combining the acoustic sounds of Australian guitarist John Butler and the influential Michael Hedges with the hypnotic sounds of Kyuss and Pink Floyd, Fiftieth Parallel has cre-

ated a unique style that only adds to the already dynamic Vancouver Island music scene. During their recent performance at Nesbitt’s Island Coffee on the verge of a winter storm, they “played up a storm of the wild and wonderful kind” that “left the place echoing.” And with plans for a tour in the pipeline, they’re counting on the fact that they can repeat the feat. On Feb. 17 you can catch Fiftieth Parallel performing at Island Style Creative Studios –

on Shopper’s Row opposite the Foreshore park. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music runs 8-10 p.m. Tickets can be found at Island Style Creative Studios for $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Fiftieth Parallel’s full-length album Weapon of the Future is now available for $15 at: Serious Coffee, Willow Point; Impressions Art Supplies, Shopper’s Row; Nesbitt’s Island Coffee, near the Tidemark Theatre; and at MusicPlant in downtown Campbell River.

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Meow! Old Willow Point Hall turns into cathouse PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

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of Sweet Tease Burlesque took over the stage in a pur-r-rfect prelude to Valentine’s Day. They scratched, they pranced and they spanked to the delight

of the packed house who rollicked with the risque show. “I just love the Willow Point Hall. It’s small, it’s lovely,” says Heather Gordon, one of the lead pussy cats.

Oh yes, there was even a few songs, including one by Stray Cat Sue who sang about pussy cats…sort of. Anyhow, it had the crowd laughing and singing along too. “It’s just a lot of fun. That’s what this is all about,” says Gordon, who helped form the group five years ago. For many years Gordon ran a dance school in Campbell River. She also has a fine resume in musi-

cal theatre. And then there’s a bit of a punk streak that runs through Gordon. When it came time for her to do something different, it all added up to the Sweet Tease Burlesque gig which is still going strong. “All of us are originally from Campbell River. Three have now moved to Vancouver, but they all come back for this,” she says. This is not a full nudity act, but rather strip tease. Classic burlesque, Gordon

calls it, recalling the days of vaudeville and music hall style shows. “It started with a couple of girls and we found a home at the bowling alley,” she recalls. “It grew into a core group of six to eight girls, and we had some big successes with our Halloween shows.” From Sointula to Quadra Island, and many other scratching posts as well, the Sweet Tease felines have entertained a variety of audiences who keep coming

back for more. Gordon believes it’s because everyone works together so well. “We’re much more of an ensemble. There are no stars; we don’t work that way,” she says. “We really support each other and that’s not the same as a lot of burlesque shows.” Gordon promises there will be more shows. To learn more about Za Za, Lovely Lola Peach, Lucky, Tia, Cherry, Sue and Tiger Lily, visit their Sweet Tease Burlesque Facebook page.

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