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Disoriented on New Year’s Eve Search and Rescue officials conducted a successful overnight New Year’s hunt for a 61-year-old Campbell River man who had become “disoriented” during a fishing outing along the Oyster River. Campbell River RCMP Sergeant Craig Massey reports that the angler was found in good condition on a logging road at 8 a.m. New Year’s Day. At 8:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Campbell River RCMP received a report of the lost fisherman. A Campbell River male reported that he and his father had been fishing in the area at approximately 3:30 p.m. when they became separated. “When his father failed to return to their vehicle he enlisted the assistance of additional family members. Campbell River Search and Rescue searched throughout the night eventually locating Continued on A2

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They’re off! A couple of hundred polar swimmers dashed to the water at Saratoga Beach on New Year’s Day. The annual Polar Bear Swim is a New Year’s tradition that allows participants to shake off the cobwebs of the old year (and any lingering effect of New Year’s Eve festivities). See more pictures on A2.

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A change in the property assessment value of the defunct Catalyst Elk Falls pulp mill is going to result in a 2012 tax revenue loss to Campbell River in the range of $1.8 million, City Manager Andy

Laidlaw said Tuesday. If that loss was transferred directly to residential taxpayers, they would be required to pay 12 per cent more in property tax this year, Laidlaw estimates. But Campbell River Mayor Walter Jakeway is determined there will be no property tax hikes for

homeowners this year. In an interview prior to the Catalyst notification from the BC Assessment Authority (BCAA) he said: “My personal intention is to have a zero per cent tax increase in 2012. That’s my personal goal and I’m sure I can bring a few other councillors along with me

without having to cut services too badly.” The BCAA announced Tuesday that the equipment removal at the former Catalyst Elk Falls pulp and paper mill means it no longer meets the legislative requirements for a major industrial property.

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Male walks through the night Continued from A1 the 61-year-old Campbell River male at approximately 8 a.m., “ Sgt. Massey reports. “The father had walked the Oyster River for some time and had then become disoriented. He walked through the night ending up on a logging road where he was located by Search and Rescue in good condition.” Also on Dec. 31t at 8:45 p.m. Campbell River RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at Fountain Tire. Sgt. Massey reports that an unknown suspect broke a window to gain access. Once inside the suspect removed a tool box prior to fleeing the scene. Anyone with information on this offence is asked to contact the RCMP or Crimestoppers.

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A derelict boat that ran aground south of Campbell River during a storm last week may be there for some time, as it appears no one is responsible for clean up. It has been determined that the boat is not an environmental, fisheries or navigation hazard, which sits below the high tide line, and whose owner is likely not interested in salvaging it. “It falls between the cracks,” said Phillip Hawkins, the Officer in Charge at the Campbell River Coast Guard Station. “The long and the

short of it is, there it sits. “It’s easy to say ‘get rid of it,’ but how do you get rid of it?” The wooden shell of the derelict live-aboard had to be cut loose from a tow due to rough weather conditions last Tuesday night, and ran aground in Willow Point. Fortunately, he said, the new owner had pumped the fuel tanks, drained the engine’s sump and “removed all deleterious substances,” before the tow. The Coast Guard environmental response team has determined that there is no hydro carbon pollution risk from the boat.

“If that boat had oil on it of any significant amount it would be our responsibility,” Hawkins said. But since it doesn’t, “we are not responsible or interested.” Hawkins added that Fisheries and Oceans has inspected the site and determined the boat is not a hazard to the fish bearing Willow Creek. In addition, it sits below the high tide, meaning it is not on anyone’s property, and where it sits poses no navigation hazards. Hawkins said the owner has purchased it for a minimal price and was likely not interested in an expensive salvage project.

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during the first intermission of the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship roundrobin game featuring Canada vs. USA. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be a part of something like the Chevrolet Volt Million Dollar Shootout, much less step on the ice at a World Juniors game and have the opportunity to win cars and $1 million,” said Kazimer. “To go home with three cars just really caps

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City budget: Elk Falls assessment reduced Continued from A1 December with initial budget projections that included a zero per cent tax increase on the business sector and a 3.75 per cent increase in residential taxes. That would have meant a $45 increase for the average homeowner. That level of taxation would continue to support services the city currently provides. Laidlaw had framed his estimate around a projected deficit of $550,000. Now, he says, that figure is no longer relevant. Catalyst had been seeking a BCAA reclassification of its mill site property to business class. And Laidlaw had warned that any reduction in Catalyst’s assessment will directly affect the 2012 budget by the same amount. Jakeway says budget shortfall estimates have been based on a 2011 budget model and that city council will “make that disappear.” And, he adds that city hall “doesn’t even know what budget trimming looks like.” The mayor says when city council has balanced the budget he doesn’t think “people will even notice the difference.” One of the service areas that will almost certainly get renewed scr utiny is waste removal. Jakeway says “it’s kind of crazy” to have a (garbage) truck going by three times in one day to collect household refuse, then recycling and then yard waste. Coun. Andy Adams, who has been given the

city’s “finance portfolio,” says the Catalyst tax determination by the BCAA is “the elephant in the room.” He says the city has done a good job over the past six years of reducing the city’s dependency on the major industrial tax base without having to resort to major residential tax increases. A BCAA finding in favour of Catalyst means “a significant challenge hitting us in one year,” he says. Adams says there is room for service cuts particularly in areas where services are duplicated by the private sector and council has to be better at examining service options. There is one fiscal option he says should be avoided at all cost and that is using city reserve funds to offset operating costs. “It is fraught with peril.” But, Coun. Mary Storry says: “Our goal is maintaining services that our community expects and defining what is essential is very difficult because we value all our services. “There could be some options available in our reserves … as long as we maintain them at (required) levels … then maybe short term is not all that bad. You never want to use (them) for operational, but if it’s a toss up between maintaining services that the community feels it needs and short term utilization of some reserves that we don’t traditionally want to use then we have to think about that.” Coun. Claire Moglove suggests homeowners

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Keep the focus on students Schools are back in session, and the next few months will be critical ones for students, teachers and parents. The B.C. Teachers Federation has been on strike since September. Teachers are still reporting for We say: paying work and teaching students in the classrtoom. But they are not meeting too much with parents, or doing anything attention to other than informal reports on mangement, staff student progress. Bargaining continues, but it seems that neither side is willing to budge. The provincial government has come up with a

“net zero” policy which precludes wage increases. It expects public school employers to abide by this. On the other side, the BCTF has asked for big pay increases and changes to contract language that would give them more time off during the school year for personal reasons. The BCTF also wants more control over class sizes and composition. While these are very important issues which affect the education of children, this should not be something that comes under union control. Individual teachers, for the most part, do a great job in teaching students. B.C.’s public school system is a good one. Many students graduate and go on to

do great things in their lives, and the underpinning they received in school is a key factor. But there are many students who don’t do well, and there needs to be a renewed emphasis by both the government and the union on improving the graduation rate, boosting literacy and numeracy and ensuring that each Grade 12 student has the opportunity to go on to post-secondary training that will enable them to live a meaningful and productive life. For far too long, the talk about education in this province has revolved around the boards Continued on A7

Good point: Hampers This year’s Community Christmas Hamper Fund, the 38th year being organized by the Knights of Columbus, was quite similar to that of 2010. In early December there were worried looks exchanged among the organizers about the ability to repeat the successes of previous years. These fears were put to rest in short order because of the response of the Campbell River Community to the needs of the fund. When crunch time was near the community donated food, toys and money so that all who had applied for a hamper could be helped, and helped in abundance. The actual building of the hampers began in the late afternoon of Friday Dec. 16 when unsolicited volunteers from the community appeared to “do the shopping.” Some of these volunteers also appeared the next morning at 6:30 a.m. in the cold, dark parking lot of the Tyee Plaza to double-bag the turkeys that were to be delivered that day. By 8 a.m. the depot was once again filled with members of the community to build the hampers. In addition there was a veritable convoy of trucks, vans and cars to take care of the deliveries. One of the volunteers stated that at the request of his daughter, he had been delivering for nearly fifteen years and it had become part of their Christmas tradition. Now his daughter, in her late teens, was doing the driving. By 2 p.m. the dust had settled and well over 1,000 hampers had been made and shipped out. The next day, Sunday Dec. 18 there were people who came to the depot to get the hamper that had not, for Continued on A7

Harsh year ahead for British Columbia politics

Tom Fletcher B.C. Views

The B.C. Liberal government enters 2012 with the weight of its “golden decade” heavy on its shoulders. Having delivered a throne speech and a raft of legislation last fall, the government must pick up where it left off and build a February budget from the wreckage of the harmonized sales tax. This takes place as growth and revenue projections decline, and demand for government services continues to rise. The NDP opposition finds itself in a front-runner role, and now faces pressure to detail its long-promised practical alternative. A revived B.C. Conservative Party must also move beyond protest to problem solving. Here are some of the immediate problems that will face the legisla-

ture when it resumes on Valentine’s Day. Education: It seems inevitable that the B.C. Teachers’ Federation will once again have a new contract imposed. In December, school support staff joined the parade of public sector unions that accepted the twoyear “net zero” wage mandate. Deficits that forced that mandate have ballooned again due to the HST mess, and the October throne speech hinted strongly that “net zero” will be extended in all but name in 2012. Little noticed amid the usual labour noise, Education Minister George Abbott has launched a broad plan to “transform” education. Along with “personalized learning plans” and “flexibility and choice,” the plan

promises “regular teacher performance evaluation sessions.” Buckle your seatbelts, parents. Health care: Premier Christy Clark hosts the annual premiers’ conference in Victoria Jan. 16-17. The provinces divided sharply in December, as the three western ones backed Ottawa’s imposition of a new funding formula, while those from Manitoba east protested the news that six-percent annual increases will slow a bit in five years. B.C.’s more immediate problem is a shift to per-capita funding that phases out targeted money for things like our dedicated hip and knee surgery program. Provinces are now supposed to create such innovations for their own sake, without further

federal intrusion into provincial jurisdiction. That change costs B.C. an estimated $256 million a year, starting in 2014. The B.C. Liberals have this year to find savings, or face the task in an election year. And NDP leader Adrian Dix is restricted by his vow to make only spending promises that add up. Energy and environment: As with the minimum wage, the B.C. Liberals are forced to tinker with the carbon tax. Taxing schools and hospitals to fund natural gas and cement companies’ emission projects has to stop, as Environment Minister Terry Lake has admitted. Clark and Finance Minister Continued on A7

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Hampers: Well done C.R. Continued from A6 one reason or another, been delivered to their home on the previous day. It was then that one got a sense of the importance of these hampers to the recipients. An elderly lady, on being escorted to her car with her food and present started to cry and confessed that she had no family and this hamper was “her Christmas.” A young mother similarly started to cry as she picked up her family’s hamper, admit-

ting that it had been a lean year and that the generous hamper and toys for the kids were a welcome gift without which they would have had no Christmas. It was a humbling and intensely gratifying experience to witness these emotions as it was made quite clear that the majority of us are indeed so very fortunate. These scenes will linger in the memory forever. For those interested in statistics, there were 1177 hampers built and given out to a total of

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3758 people. In this group were 155 seniors aged sixty-five or more and 1550 children aged sixteen or under. To all the individuals, businesses, service clubs, schools, labor and sports organizations that made donations to allow the joy of Christmas and fellowship to be spread, the Knights of Columbus give you their deepest thanks. Well done Campbell River, well done indeed! Kevin Gearey Knights of Columbus

opposed. But the parties actually agree on liquefied natural gas exports from the same port. The NDP signaled cautious support for the plan before Christmas, with greater scrutiny of drilling and water use. We in the media do a

of education, management, principals and teachers. Yes, these are the people entrusted with providing a good education to students and, as stated above, for the most part that’s exactly what they are doing. However, there needs to be far more focus on students. They are the centre of the education system. They are the reason that teachers and principals have jobs. They are the reason that boards of education exist. They are the underpinning of the future, because B.C. will go nowhere without a highlyeducated population. This is more true than ever in an increasingly interconnected world. Is it too much to ask that the education system be far more student-focused for the remainder of the school year, and in the future? We certainly hope not. – Black Press

poor job of reporting when parties agree. Debate will soon resume on B.C.’s new Family Law Act, aimed at avoiding courts and conflict, with bipartisan support. Fixing B.C.’s impaired driving legislation, to keep that out of our clogged courts, should also be

expedited. B.C.’s traditional blame g ame won’t make the problems of 2012 go away. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress. ca

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toaster with egg cooker (See package for details)

A Lean Start to your New Year! Serving Suggestion

Fresh Canadian

Lean Ground Beef Family Pack, 5.93 per kg

Dempster’s

Whole Grain Bread

Extra Large

600gr

2$ FOR

69 per lb

Iceberg Lettuce

Mexican Grown

Hot House Tomatoes

Creamy Coleslaw

¢ per 100 gr

Cello Wrapped California “Dole”

3.28 per kg

Deli Fresh

See inside for extra special pricing on Primo Pasta!

¢ each

per lb

Dairyland

Cottage Cheese

600 - 750gr

Dairyland

Organic Milk Jug

3 2lt

99 each

Island Gold

Veggie Fed Eggs

2 12’s

99 each

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Inside Round Oven Roast Family Pack, 7.69 per kg

Rib Grilling Steak

Family Pack, 15.41 per kg

49 PER

Hertel’s

Locally Raised BC Pork

Fresh Pork Leg Roast

Inside Round Marinating Steak

Shank or Butt Portion, 3.72 per kg

PER

points

bonus

8.80 per kg

PER

1 BUY

340gr

Lundberg

Wheat & Gluten Free Rice Chips

Organic Rice Cakes 241gr

2$ for

1lt

8x90-94ml or 12x100ml

Golden Dragon

2$ for

Lundberg

Astro

Cream

Coffee, Creamo or Light, 1lt

A $3.49 Value FREE!

Selected, 500-750gr

Pacific Foods

Broth

Sauce

946ml-1lt

455ml

for

225gr

99 1

2$ for

Astro

99 1

BioBest Smoothies 4x200ml

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2000

Dairyland

Yogourt

Dr. Oetker Sauce ʻn Cake

500ml

guaranteed

3500

Campbellʼs Gardennay Soup

by select Canadian Ranchers • 100% Satisfaction

Multipack Yogurt or Yogurt Drink

170gr

Chapmanʼs No Sugar Added Ice Cream

2000

• Produced with Pride

Astro

3000

600gr

• Vegetable Grain Fed

Offer is in effect Monday January 2nd - Sunday January 8th

454gr

Snowcrest Cut Rhubarb

antibiotics & growth hormones

FREE

Organic Coffee

McCain Sweet Potato Fries

5000

• Canada’s #1 Angus Beef • Naturally raised without

& Receive A

Ethical Bean

Outside Round Oven Roast

PER

QF Platinum Angus

PER

Simply Poultry

5000

Fresh Chicken Breast Fillets

Bonus Q-Points

907gr, Each

Locally Raised BC Poultry

1 5 3

Chicken

Sunrise Farms

Family Pack, 13.20 per kg

Family Pack, 8.13 per kg

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

Sunrise Farms

Hertel’s

Fresh Chicken Thighs

Fresh Pork Butt Steak Family Pack, 5.93 per kg

Family Pack, 5.93 per kg

Locally Raised BC Pork

Lilydale

Daystarters Turkey Bacon 375gr

Schneiders

Meat Pies

400gr

PER

Schneiders

Harvest Meats

Mitchell’s

Sliced Bacon

Juicy Jumbos & Grill’ems

Wieners

500gr

450gr

375-450gr

Each

5 4

2$ for

Each

Pepperoni, Hawaiian

extra large 16” Pizza or Cheese bake at Home! OFFer is in eFFect gAme dAys jAn. 2, 4, & 7 Only

Janes

Pub Style Chicken 835-870gr

Each

Only AvAilAble At QuAlicum, POrt Alberni, POwell river, cOmOX & cOurtenAy QuAlity FOOds lOcAtiOn

2$ for

Olivieri

Filled Pasta

for

300-350gr

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Heinz

Beans or Pasta Selected, 398ml

99 2

Pacific Red, 213gr

2$ for

Hellmann’s

Real Mayonnaise 1.42lt

5 Kraft

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese 150-200gr

Olivieri

160gr or 300ml

Sockeye Salmon

In Water,170gr

¢ 99

4 99 9 49

Bonus Q-Points Simply Poultry

Mozza Sticks & Happy Face Cutlets 500-750gr, Each

5000

points

Gold Seal

Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna

PER

bonus

Garlic Bread Gold Seal

69 Each

Olivieri 333gr

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Each

Canucks Game Day Special

authentic recipe pizzeria

Pasta Sauce

A11

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies 305gr

2000 Betty Crocker Bisquick 1kg

3500 Unico Lasagne 375-500gr

2000 Ivory Liquid Dish Soap Classic, 709ml

4 $5 for

3000 Dove Bar Soap 4x90gr

2000

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Help build the Quality Foods Community Health Endowment Fund! Armstrong

4 340gr

Saputo

Shredded Cheese

Bari

340gr

255-311gr

Primo

Beans or Chick Peas

Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce

540ml

for

Armstrong

5 4

Christie

Premium Plus Crackers 900gr

Double Roll Bathroom Tissue 15’s

Sponge Towels

BIG 15 PACK!

925gr

For

for

Primo

Ready To Serve Soup

Del Monte Real Fruit

525-540ml

Fruit or Yogourt Bars

3$ for

170-226gr

Ultra Choose-A-Size Paper Towels

Glad

Scotties

Multi Facial Tissue 6x94-126’s

For

Easy-Tie Regular Garbage Bags

Jumbo, 100’s

20’s or 30’s

for

345-500gr

Cheerios Cereal

2 $7

for

Becel

Skippy

Soft Margarine

Peanut Butter

227gr or 907gr

2kg

250ml

2 $5

Red Rose

Orange Pekoe Tea 144’s

4 5 3$ for

Dare

99 4

2$ for

Peanut Butter Prices are set to double in February

Dare

Simple Pleasures Cookies

Ultimate Cookies 325-350gr

275-350gr

The Skinny Cow Novelties

Grip’n Seal Storage Bags

99 3

for

A Fresh Clean Start to Your New Year!

Glad

330-380gr

Cereal

Smucker’s

Nestle

for

Glad

Sandwich Zipper Bags

General Mills

99 3

2 $4

for

40’s

6’s

Selected Assorted Sizes

2 $4

3.78lt

425-505gr

for

126-138gr

100gr

General Mills or Nestle

130-175gr

Thinsations

Rice Thins

Plus Applicable Fees

Fibre 1 Granola Bars

Christie

Double Up on These Great Prices! Purex

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

Smart Ones Gourmet or Express

12x50ml

General Mills

Original Roast Coffee

160-230gr

for

Plus Applicable Fees

Jam, Jelly or Marmalade

Maxwell House

Granola Bars

for

Cocktail

Canola Oil 3lt

2$ for

Nature Valley

Melts Cheese Slices

1kg

Capri

680ml

241-283gr

1.89lt

Weight Watchers

Signature Smart Ones

for

Weight Watchers

Gourmet Smart Ones

500gr

Weight Watchers

Ricotta

Mozzarellissima Ball

250gr

Ocean Spray

100% Pure Apple Juice

Ultra Spreadable Cream Cheese

200-310gr

for

SunRype

Lactantia

Crispbread

2$ for

Saputo

320gr

Primo

Pasta 900gr

¢ 25 from participating Dempster’s products goes to Health Care!

Wasa

Primo

Cheddar Cheese

A13

Vim

Easy Tie Kitchen Catchers

Cleaner 750ml-1lt

48’s

99 2

Ajax 2x Ultra

Dawn

Fresh Scent 30 Loads, 1.35lt

with Power Scrubbers, 887ml

Original Dish Detergent

Liquid Laundry Detergent

2$ for

BIG 887ml PACK!

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Continental

May Family Farms

Cooked, Smoked or Brown Sugar

Turkey Breast

49 PER gr

100

QF Deli Fresh

10,000

points

bonus

3000 Saputo Shredded Parmesan 170gr

2000 Tropicana Juice or Cocktail Selected, 1.75lt

3000

Heinz Tartar Sauce 369ml

3000

Feta

Per 100gr......................................... Plain

Havarti

Family Pack, Per 100gr...............

Medium

Vegetable Chop Suey ..................

Medium

Sweet & Sour Pork... Small

Dry Garlic Wings........

10’s

Fresh Steelhead Fillets

6 75 5 6 50 895 595

Available at Select Stores

Serving Suggestions

Boneless Skinless

Basa Fillets

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Neo Citran

29 PER

100gr

¢ PER

100gr

PER

100gr

Fresh Snapper Fillets

Weather Permitting Johnstone Strait

Sockeye Salmon 3-4lb Size, Head On Frozen or Previously Frozen

PER

100gr

31/40 Count, Raw P&D

White Tiger Prawns Frozen or Previously Frozen

PER

100gr

69 PER

100gr

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3000

169 199

Cow’s Milk

Previously Frozen

5000

Refill, 24ml

PER

100gr

399

Per 100gr ..............................

Halibut Fillets

148ml

Airwick Freshmatic Spray

Amsterdammer

100

Each

Chow Mein

Natural Pastures

Crosse & Blackwell Mint Sauce

5000

Each

Medium

Brie or Camembert

PER gr

Natural Pastures

3000

500ml

Cripsy Chicken Drumsticks

690gr

PER

100ml

Rechocem Fondue Fuel

10 Piece

Beef or Chicken Pie

Made Instore

100gr

Keen’s Hot Mustard

5000

• Local BC Pork • Lactose & Gluten Free • No Added MSG • No Growth Promotants

100

99 8

Each

454gr

PER gr

Tartine Gourmet

Bonus Q-Points Broccoli Slaw Whole or Broccoli & BBQ Chicken Grape Salad

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Soft Margarine

Black Forest or Honey Ham

Chicken Breast

Cooked Fresh Instore

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012

Hoagie Buns

French Bread

Bakery Fresh

Scones

Mini Donuts

for

8”

Lemon Meringue Pie

2 $5

Vanilla or Chocolate Cake...........

for

Apple Strudel............. for Nuts To You

Organic Peanut Butter

Silk

¢ PER gr

100

25¢ goes to the QF Health Fund!

Gluten Free Bread, Pizza or Bagels

Certified Organic Gourmet Pizza

Sahale Snacks Blend

99 4 Quality Foods is proud to introduce over 100 new

Quality Fresh Bulk Packs! ...a food safe alternative to bulk food bins with no cross contamination!

Product of U.S.A.

Atkins

Advantage or Endulge Bar 35-60gr

99 3

Quality Fresh

Organic Medjool Dates 250gr

99 5

for

175-650gr

Now available at all Quality Foods Stores!

383-461gr

2 $7 113-142gr

2$ Made in Nature

Snack Better

99 6

Bar Cake Each e

10,000

points Q

Dempsterʼs WholeGrains 12 Grain Bagels 6ʼs

5000

for

1.89lt

Glutino

¢ 25

Soy or Almond Beverage

99 4

20’s

PAGE 7 01.02.2012

2 $4 2 $

Cream Filled

Herbal Tea

for

248-450gr

360gr or 368gr

Original Cakerie

bonus

Body Wise Bread, Bagels or Tortillas

Pita

500gr

Dempster’s

999

Double Layer

Bonus Q-Points

6 Pack

Cream Puffs .............. for

Bigelow

Trail Mix

for

Raisin Bran Muffins

6 49

4 69

A15

Bakery Fresh

18 Pack

| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

3 $5 for

Dempsterʼs Pita Snackers Flax Multigrain, 375gr

5000 Bobʼs Red Mill Quick Cooking Rolled Oats Wheat Free, 907gr

3000 Amyʼs Organic Refried Beans 398ml

5000 Maison Orphee Olive Oil Selected, 500ml

7500 Dare Grains First Crackers 200-250gr

3000 Whiskas Dry Cat Food 1kg

3000 Purina Friskies Cat Food 368gr

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Yogurt Raisins 200gr

99 1

1000 Purina Alpo Complete Dog Food 1.8kg

3000

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A Healthy Start to your New Year! Cello Wrapped

Mexican “Premium”

Fresh Green Beans

2.84 per kg

California ‘No.1”

Fresh Cauliflower

99 99 2 2.18 per kg

per lb

Chilean Fresh

Green Perlette Seedless Grapes

1lb Bag

2lb Bag

6.59 per kg

Premium California Grown

Meyer Lemons

California “Delite”

Floral

per lb

Or O

Floral

Each

Cineraria

5”

Phalaenopsis Orchid

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99 Each

29 Each

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Organic Baby Cut Carrots

for

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Organic Kiwi Fruit

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Organic Braeburn Apples

California Grown

1lb Bag

per lb

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2.84 per kg

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Royal Gala Apples

Yellow Flesh Potatoes

Washington “Extra Fancy”

BC Grown “No.1”

Organic

Floral

per lb

Each

Or g

Clementine Mandarin Oranges

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

29 per lb

4 SUN.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FUNERAL HOMES

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

PERSONALS

FULL PAGE

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

IS ALCOHOL A Problem for you? Call 250-287-4313 for help day or night

‘By the grace of

G God I am what I aam and His grace w was not without effect.’

CLASSIFIED 1 I Corinthians 15:10

ALVIN PHILIPPSEN PHILIPPSE September 11, 1929 – December 26, 2011

Memorial Service : 1:00 PM at Clearbrook Mennonite Brethren Church on Friday, January 6, 2012. Mourned by his wife Irene (Wedel) Philippsen. Children: Lynda Philippsen, Laurence & Lorraine (Johnston) Philippsen, Norman Philippsen & Kellie Hudson. Grandchildren: Carl & Tanya (Witzke) Philippsen, Aaron Philippsen and grand-dog Lucy. Siblings: Walt & Elfrieda (Unger) Philippsen, Erika (Philippsen) & Ken Pleasance, Albert Wedel, Elizabeth (Wedel) Peters, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews & their kin as well as the many friends who treasured him. Predeceased by his parents Heinrich Philippsen III & Anna (Friesen) Philippsen, and his brother Heinrich Philippsen IV. In addition to ﬂowers, contributions to MCC, MB Missions, Gideon Bibles and/or Abbotsford or Mission Hospice in Alvin’s name are welcomed.

Online condolences to the family may be made to www.wiebeandjeskefh.com Wiebe & Jeske - 604.859.5885

Doug Herman Aug. 2, 1962 - Jan. 6, 2006

In our thoughts forever. Forever with Jesus.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, dad, “papa” and friend. Ken was born in Russell, Manitoba. As a young man, Ken started out driving truck, and went on to become a clerk in the local grocery store. When he met the love of his life Stella, he decided that he should start a career, and thought that by moving to B.C. he could have that opportunity. In 1948 he moved to Ocean Falls and worked in construction at the mill and was offered an apprenticeship for his pipe-fitting career. After working for just over a year, he returned to Manitoba to be married. In 1951 they moved to Prince Rupert, B.C. where they had their children. Ken was employed by Columbia Cellulose Mill. They enjoyed many good times while in Prince Rupert and then in 1965 decided it was time to move the family to Campbell River where he was employed by the Elk Falls Mill. He continued working there until he retired in 1989. Ken loved life. He fulfilled many accomplishments with many organizations including the I.O.F. and the Boy Scouts. He was always willing to lend a hand to a friend when needed. He was a “jack of all trades” and could fix pretty much anything. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, but most of all just loved a gathering with family and friends and playing a game of crib and always loved a good joke. He will be profoundly missed by his wife of 60 years Stella, children, Randy (Debbie) of Andrew, AB, Grant (Carrie), Lonnie (Robin), grandchildren, Ashley (Neil), Adina (Kevin) of Victoria, B.C. Sadly Ken just missed meeting his first great grandaughter Khloe Chapman who arrived December 24th. He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews from Manitoba, his honorary family of Rus, Lynn, Jennifer, Isaac and Sam of Cobble Hill, and many friends from near and far. There will be a very informal Celebration of Life Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Eagles Hall (1994 – 14th Ave., Campbell River) from 1-4. In lieu of flowers, your consideration of a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C., or the Canadian Institute for the Blind would be greatly appreciated.

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After a lengthy illness Ray passed away at home in Campbell River. Ray is the last surviving member of the Samuel and Augusta Assmus family. He was one of Nyrstarsiblings, Myra Falls welcomes talented and experienced people seven born and raised in the our farming community of to join team as: Radisson, Saskatchewan. A prairie boy,JOURNEYMAN who joined theHEAVY Navy DUTY MECHANICS at an early age, to serve his country and see the world. After the The ideal candidate must possess recognized Canadian war, he returned home, and marrieda valid, his “Best Girl” Jean Scott; and in no time at Certifi all they hador four Inter-Provincial cate T.Qchildren. for B.C. Candidates must Ray predeceased by his daughter, Jean Gordon havewas excellent troubleshooting skills and Sandra the ability to read and (James) of Kamloops. Rayand is survived byschematics. his wife Jean,Preference and their understand electric, air, hydraulic three sons; Eric (D.J.) and Ben (Judy) of Campbell River, David will be given to those with previous mining maintenance (Juanna) of Kamloops. Six grandchildren; Scott and Candice, experience. Applicants be comfortable working in an Haley and Ashley, Alisonmust and Brant. Five great-grandchildren: underground shop. Cooper and Kenzie, Jayda Jean. Ava Joy and Parker, Ray loved his family and valued his friends. His craftsmanship Nyrstar Myra Falls is arock complex furniture and amazing walls and are challenging a testament underground to his many hard rock mine which produces zinc, copper, lead and gold talents. concentrates. The Company offers an industry competitive “Time to Rest” beloved husband, father, grandfather wage and a comprehensive benefits package. Please submit and great-grandfather. yourfamily resume, position you arefor applying The has stating chosen the a private cremation Ray. for, with a minimum of three work related references to:

Human Resources Department, Nyrstar Myra Falls P.O. Box 8000, Campbell River, BC V9W 5E2 Fax: 250-287-2093 email: natalie.clark@nyrstar.com 855-866-2240 We thank all those who apply, however only those under Condolences may be left for the family at: consideration willwww.campbellriverfunerals.com be contacted.

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WILLOW POINT: Space for lease. 2620 sq.ft on 2 floors avail. for office space or storage. Ground floor could be leased separately. Heated and air conditioned. 250-923-4292.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 3-BDRM, 2-bath duplex, near Merecroft. Laundry, fully fenced yard, carport. N/S, pets neg. Feb. 1st. $1200./mo. (250)204-0528 CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm 4-plex, near ocean/schools, town. Hrdwd ﬂrs, new exterior/paint, W/D. Available now. $695./mo. Call 250-889-9353. boarsnest@shaw.ca CAMPBELL RIVER 2bdrm apt in centrally located 4-plex. Adult oriented. No Pets. N/S. Refs $650+util. 250-830-4686. 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.

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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

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DOGWOOD: 3 bdrm house 900sqft, newly reno’d, S/F, W/D, wired shop. $800 + util’s & damage. Call 250-923-1748.

ROOMS FOR RENT MERECROFT 828. Room w/ shared kitch/bath. Furnished or not. Garage. $400/mnth. $60 dep. Avail. now. Apply in person, 9-11am-6-8pm.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION PRIVATE ROOM furnished in lrg home. Ocean view,close to town/bus. Utils & wireless incl. Must be a mature female, working or student. Ref’s req’d. $475. (250)287-2814.

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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- close to college, 1Bdrm, $625 all inclusive, shared laundry. NS/NP. Avail Feb 1. (250)286-9915. CAMPBELL RIVER very nice 2bdrm bsmt suite, avail now. incl gas heat, 5appls, ns/np, refs req’d $750. 250-923-2484 Merecroft- Like new, lg, bright 1 bed. w/den. Grnd level suite w/laundry, util., cable/internet, mntn. view. Close to bus, shop, NIC, N/S, N/P. Ref. req’d $850. Feb. 1. 250-8502525

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TOWNHOUSES Campbell River: Willow Pt. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 5 appl, 2 car garage, pet neg, avail. Jan 1st, $1150/mo, ref’s, 250-792-2536

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Nyrstar Myra Falls welcomes talented and experienced people to join our team as: Nyrstar Myra Falls welcomes talented and experienced people JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS to join our team as: The ideal candidate must possess a valid, recognized Canadian JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Inter-Provincial Certificate or T.Q for B.C. Candidates must have excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to Canadian read and The ideal candidate must possess a valid, recognized understand electric, air,cate andor hydraulic Preference Inter-Provincial Certifi T.Q forschematics. B.C. Candidates must will given troubleshooting to those with previous maintenance havebe excellent skills and mining the ability to read and experience. Applicants be comfortable working in an understand electric, air, must and hydraulic schematics. Preference underground will be givenshop. to those with previous mining maintenance experience. Applicants must be comfortable working in an Nyrstar Myra Falls is a complex and challenging underground underground shop. hard rock mine which produces zinc, copper, lead and gold concentrates. The is Company offers an industry underground competitive Nyrstar Myra Falls a complex and challenging wage and amine comprehensive benefizinc, ts package. submit hard rock which produces copper, Please lead and gold your resume, stating the position youanareindustry applyingcompetitive for, with a concentrates. The Company offers minimum work related references to: Please submit wage and ofa three comprehensive benefi ts package. your resume, stating the position you are applying for, with a Human Resources Department, Nyrstar Myra Falls minimum of three work related references to: P.O. Box 8000, Campbell River, BC V9W 5E2 Fax:Department, 250-287-2093 Human Resources Nyrstar Myra Falls email: natalie.clark@nyrstar.com P.O. Box 8000, Campbell River, BC V9W 5E2 Fax: 250-287-2093 We thank all those who apply, however only those under email: natalie.clark@nyrstar.com consideration will be contacted. We thank all those who apply, however only those under consideration will SCHOOLS be contacted. EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE

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John Duncan may become an Attawapiskat victim BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

A t t aw a p i s k a t , a shameful example of Ottawa’s lukewar m concer n about the aboriginal condition, may claim its first nonaboriginal victim early in 2012 – Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan. Vancouver Island’s only Tory cabinet minister has handled the native housing crisis with such staggering ineptitude that Prime Minister Stephen Harper is said to be looking for a facesaving way of moving Duncan out of the sensitive portfolio. The PM has a track re c o rd o f l oya l t y to troubled cabinet ministers. Take for example his benign neglect, studied indifference and plausible deniability in the case of search and rescue heli-hitching National Defence Minister Peter MacKay.

But, there are limits. My sources tell me that senior Conservative officials, including cabinet ministers, were hinting just before the Christmas break that Duncan has “health issues.” Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. It is well known that the Vancouver Island North MP underwent heart surgery a year ago. And, my sources say he was looking grey and spent as the year wound down. One of the most damning assessments of Duncan’s fitness to serve comes from Robert Fife, the respected CTV Ottawa Bureau Chief. Fife and I travelled together in 1993 on Prime Minister Kim Campbell’s campaign jet as it spiralled in flames. Believe me when I tell you Fife takes no prisoners. “Duncan is probably one of the weakest Indian Affairs ministers in recent memory,” he said recently in a report.

Garage fire The Campbell River Fire Department was not taking chances on New Year’s Day when a fire was reported in a detached garage close to a residence in the 3800 block of Castle Drive. A two-station response was initiated at 3: 24 p.m. including three engines and 26 personnel. Fire Chief Dean Spry believes the fire may have started from sparks from a grinder. Damage to the interior of the building was “significant.”

Trailer stolen On New Year’s Day at noon, Campbell River RCMP received a report that a 2011 Mirage excel box trailer (BC licence # URP40A) had been stolen from the Government Dock. Anyone with information on this offence is asked to contact the RCMP or Crimestoppers.

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ANALYSIS “You have to recall that Harper’s first minister was Jim Prentice, a highly competent minister who ended up being industry minister who is now the vice-chair of the CIBC Bank. The other minister was Chuck Strahl, a very very compentent, and highly respected member of parliament now retired. “They put in Mr. Duncan. And right from the get go his performance has been very shoddy, very poor. If you look at the way he handled himself at a (recent) news conference he was unable to answer questions about whether the band would end up paying for these modular homes and when reporters kept questioning him his press secretary jumped in and hauled him away as if Mr. Duncan was a blabbering idiot rather than a minister.” I saw that exchange

on the news. It was ugly television. Fife said: “I think he should be embarrassed at the way she treated him so that he wasn’t able to actually answer our questions. She seemed to have to protect him. “We saw this happen a week or so ago at a committee when he was asked when he first learned about the crisis which has been going on since Oct. 28 and he (took) a long 15 second pause before he said ‘Oh I learned about it last Thursday.’ It was another very embarrassing moment.” Fife’s assessment is on the mark. “Mr. Harper has a problem on his hands. He’s got a very, very weak minister in charge of a very important portfolio that involves human lives. There’s a lot of minefields in this and he may have to think about moving Mr. Duncan aside and bringing

in someone who is competent enough to handle this situation.” D u n c a n’s f a i l i n g political health was further eroded at year’s end when the United Nations inserted itself into the Attawapiskat crisis. James Anaya, the United Nations special rapporteur on indigenous peoples, called conditions in the firstnations community “dire” and said he had been in communication with the Govern-

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the pieces lamely characterizing Anaya’s attack as an attentiongrabbing stunt. I think Duncan has to appreciate that his colleagues are questioning his health and fitness for a reason. It is a signal that he should take a long look in the mirror and perhaps embrace the notion of a timely exit. Maybe his ticker is acting up. Obviously he’s not been getting a lot of political oxygen to the brain.

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ment of Canada “to express my deep concern.” Anaya, whose statement was published on the United Nations website, noted that many residents in the community of 1,800 live in unheated shacks or trailers that lack running water. And he suggested that Attawapiskat isn’t the only reserve community in crisis. Duncan did not defend himself or his ministry. His spokesperson, Michelle Yao, was left to pick up

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Western gull a predator not above begging at picnics A

is used to attract the crobats of chicks stimulating the skies, them to feed; many sea gulls can other species have float on the wind cursimilar dots or rings rents without a wing varying in color. beat; they are very On averagile and can age, westmanoeuvre ern gulls themselves or live 15 years hover with the but some ability to land make it to like a feather. 25 years. Although Western we all tend gulls are to refer to almost all gulls as “seagulls” Sandy Fairfield exclusively marine there are over MARS Moment birds and 20 species that live in North America, are rarely found away from the coastline, 19 of these live in they are social birds B.C. Gulls are a bird and usually found species that can often in large flocks. They be very difficult to nest offshore on small identify especially the islands or rocks along juveniles as they have the coast; many can be different plumage seen off the west coast coloration each year until they reach matu- of Vancouver Island. Unlike some of their rity at four years old. relatives, western Overall, gulls are gulls feed on the surrobust, long-winged face of the water or birds with stout, along exposed areas of sharp, hooked bills beach during low tide. and webbed feet with They do not dive for the exception of the food. Gulls by nature hind toe. The best are opportunistic feedmethod of identificaers dining on a wide tion for adult gulls variety of food. is by the bill, leg and At sea, the western feet coloration, which gulls will feed on can black, yellow, red squid, krill and jelor pink. The western gull is one of the more lyfish which come to the surface. At low common gulls in our tide they will opt for area and has a very shell fish and snails specific habitat range together with rotting along the coastline meat from seal or fish of British Columbia carcasses. south to the Baja Around populated in California and areas they will hapMexico. pily scavenge on This gull is one of human food waste and the larger species on average 60 centimetres like so many bird species will flock to the long, the adult birds garbage dump to dine have white heads and on leftovers. They are breast with dark grey also well known to beg wings tipped with at picnics along the white dots along the edges. The adults have beach. Western Gulls are pink legs, and a yellow predatory by nature bill with a red dot at and will prey on other under the tip which

An adult western gull.

A western gull pesters a seal.

gulls or birds’ nests taking the eggs or young chicks. This winter Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) has rescued several seagulls including two western gulls. During stormy weather these gulls will often seek respite from the storm in nearby urban areas, Superstore in Courtenay being a favourite spot. Unfortunately, they often are hit by cars which caused one of the rescued gulls to fracture a wing the other sustained neurological damage. The gull with the broken wing is on the mend and should make a full recovery, but the head injury sustained by the other gull caused the bird to fall over and it was unable to stand or walk. Gradually with daily physiotherapy and swimming in a tub this gull is improving. Gulls in captivity can be a handful. They

are very snappy and often bite the hand that feeds them. On the plus side, they are very easy to feed as they will eat a wide variety of food. It is hoped that both these gulls will be released in the New Year along with our two remaining eagles. This year past has been another busy year with almost 450

cases and I would like to thank all the dedicated volunteers who support MARS, especially the animal caregivers who come each week to tend for the injured wildlife which often is a messy job but so rewarding. Also thanks to the board members who guide us and fundraise and to the people who have made donations.

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Birthright welcomes Christmas Baby T

he local chapter of Birthright International has had an annual tradition of presenting a gift layette to the baby born closest to midnight on Christmas Eve. This year’s baby was Khloe Chapman, born in the afternoon on Dec. 24. Birthright’s director, Katherine Knappett and volunteer, Lorraine Flynn made a brief visit to the hospital on Christmas day to welcome Khloe and present the gift basket to her parents. The volunteers learned, after the

visit, that Khloe’s great grandfather passed away just a few days before her birth. “Life experiences around new life and death, such as this, are always a good reminder for all, to celebrate life each day remembering the cycle of life is all part of our journey through time. Birthright’s mandate is to support (and celebrate) both the mother and the child,” said Knappett. Birthright has been operating in Campbell River since 1979, offering a confidential, caring, listening

ear to women in the community in need of support. The office at #211-437, 10th Avenue is open weekdays 12-2 p.m. Although Birthright is non-denominational, the local office has been able to remain open thanks to the generous support of congregations from 13 local religious groups participating in BR’s annual fundraiser, Operation Baby Bottle. If anyone is in need of their service or may wish to become a volunteer, leave a message, or call during office hours, at 250286-1712.

Baby Khloe is this year’s Christmas Baby. She was born in the afternoon on Dec. 24 and was recognzied by Campbell River’s chapter of Birthright International with presents for her and a gift basket for her parents.

U.S.-born Campbell River senior fears Uncle Sam’s tax wrath BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

An American-born Campbell River senior – a Canadian citizen for 40 years – fears he and other ex-patriots are about to become the victims of a meanspirited money grab by Uncle Sam. Paul, 65, has asked that his identify be pro-

tected, such is his fear of the international reach of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS recently announced that it is poised to waive potentially massive penalties for Americans living abroad who have failed to comply with U.S. tax reporting regulations.

Paul says: “It may sound like an amnesty, but it is just a teaser.” And, he warned other American-born Canadians – approximately 200 in this region – that they are still considered to be American citizens regardless of the fact that they think they have renounced their U.S. citizenship. “Once I showed my

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to know the rules and then decide whether I should be fined or not.” Pa u l a d d e d t h at should he attempt to go to court in the U.S. to prove he is no longer an American citizen, that ordeal will cost him about $10,000. In a recent letter to Paul, MP John Duncan said the federal government has expressed “strong objections” to the U.S. requirement that banks around the world report on accounts held by U.S. citizens. “The Canada Revenue Agency will not have a role in enforcement or the collection of these penalties,” he wrote. Paul said this assurance has done little to lessen his anxiety. “I still feel confused, angry and beaten up.”

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Island avalanche danger is on the rise The avalanche risk on Vancouver Island is considerable right now and the forecast of more wind and rain isn’t helping the situation. The snow experts who update the Vancouver Island Avalanche Bulletin are warning outdoor enthusiasts not to be fooled by the intermittent sunny breaks. Lead forecaster for the Vancouver Island Avalanche Centre Jan Neuspiel said there are a series of fast moving storm fronts in the region creating unstable snow conditions in the mountains. He said people who like to play in the back country need to be smart about their activities in light of the recent ava l a n c h e d a n g e r. Neuspiel who also operates Island Alpine Guides said snowmobilers and people who

duck the boundary ropes and gates need to be equipped with the proper gear and knowledge particularly since the avalanche risk is currently high. A high rating means natural and human triggered avalanches are likely and travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Extreme means widespread natural or human triggered avalanches are certain and travel in avalanche terrain should be avoided. Neuspiel said skiers and riders who stay inbounds on Mount Washington don’t need to be concerned because avalanches are controlled by the ski patrol with ski cutting and explosives and it is very rare to have an avalanche in a patrolled area. Neuspiel pointed to a natural avalanche that

happened outside of the patrolled area on the back side of Mount Washington last year at Christmas. He said it was a size three avalanche that was powerful enough to take out old growth trees. “It was an historical once in a hundred year event that happened overnight. There was a raging storm with high winds,” he recalled, admitting if the slide had occurred during the day you would have been able to hear it roaring down the mountain. He reiterated it is the back country recreationists who need to be diligent and read the bulletins at the Vancouver Island Avalanche Centre. He said to be safe it means staying out of avalanche terrain during times of considerable and

high hazard ratings and if you don’t know what avalanche terrain is, take an avalanche course to learn to distinguish avalanche terrain. “They really should take an avalanche course. Even a two day course is helpful,” said Neuspiel. Safety gear is also essential and according the the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) a disturbing number of people haven’t gotten the message about the gear it considers mandatory. For example the CAC reports that 30 per cent of snowmobile accidents involve teams lacking appropriate gear. However, gear alone isn’t enough — you also need to know how to use it. According to the CAC there are approximately 150 avalanche

fatalities re por ted every year by the 17 countries that are members of the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR). In the past 30 years, an average of 11 avalanche fatalities have occurred per year in Canada and there is a definite trend in Canadian avalanche incidents in terms of fatalities, gender, location and other factors. Snowmobiling in the back country is the activity that results in most avalanche fatalities. The profile of a typical avalanche victim and the circumstances during which the incident occurred include: a male in his 20s, a back country skier with a 73 per cent chance of being killed during the months of January, February and March by triggering an ava-

MIA HEITLAND After six months of service the controversial Campbell River Coast Guard vessel the Cape Palmerston has proved herself a worthy lifeboat. “Speaking from the crew’s perspective, it’s just fine,” said Phillip Hawkins, Officer in Charge at the Campbell River Coast guard Station. “It has performed as well here as it has at the other nine stations (where the same type of boat is in use) on this coast.” The 47-foot Cape Palmerston replaced the 70-foot Point Race on July 1, but the decision faced criticism from Coast Guard supporters, who said the

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new vessel would have fewer capabilities, which would result in a reduction of services. The Cape Palmerston is faster and selfrighting, a feature typically reserved for lifeboats working in open waters. The smaller boat has a lesser range and reduced towing capabilities. However, Hawkins said, it has so far been up to the task. “There hasn’t been anything it hasn’t been able to do that it’s been asked to do,” he said. The Campbell River Coast Guard responded to 116 calls in 2011, which down about 15 per cent from last year. That drop in calls is typical all along the coast, Hawkins said. “Incident numbers have been declining

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steadily over the past five years,” he said. Hawkins credited better boater awareness, better equipment and the increasing use of GPS in keeping the

calls down. In addition, he cited fewer numbers of boaters. “There are less people on the water, with economics and the price of fuel,” he said.

According to Hawkins, the region is seeing fewer large yachts coming through, and fewer people are on on the water in small runabouts.

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lanche while on foot (55 per cent) or snowmobile (32 per cent). There are common mistakes backcount r y re c r e a t i o n i s t s make that put them at increased riskt. They include poor trip preparation, lack of knowledge of recognizing avalanche terrain, inability to assess snow stability and unskilled back country search and rescue techniques The basics, however, can be learned through avalanche awareness courses or by traveling

This garbage was dumped on a back trail by the Old Island Highway where Iron River Road is cut off at Cranberry Lane. Some of the garbage is addressed mail which contains personal information. These old roads and trails are used by people on York Road walking their dogs and horses and is not acceptable in any situation. The glass and sharp objects can do damage to domestic animals and the wildlife. The person/s who made the effort to drive way out here probably spent as much on gas as it would be to go and dump it in the city's landﬁll. York Road citizens want you to know they are watching! 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!

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2011...In pictures The news never stops and 2011 had its share of dramatic events as this photographic review of the year gone by proves. (Clockwise from right) A pod of Pacific white-sided dolphins had to be rescued by fast-acting citizens like Colleen MacLure at Oyster Bay in June; Gaelan Edwards made international headlines when he delivered his baby brother in August; Rick Mercer was a popular visitor to Campbell River in August when he brought his popular CBC show, Rick Mercer Report to town and swam with the salmon; who can forget the controversy over the width of the Old Island Highway and the need for city staff to prove that emergency vehicles could indeed get past cars on the newly upgraded stretch of road that opened in June; Outgoing mayor Charlie Cornfield (left) passed the torch – and chain of office – to new Mayor Walter Jakeway in November; and maybe the day the Campbell River turned red may turn into myth after BC Hydro put some die in the water to conduct some hydrological tests in June.

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