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Team River Spirit members, Sherrill McKay, Iris Parrish, Molly Milroy and Kim Frost practice for their murder mystery evening with Cheddar and Co. owners Mark Giesbrecht and Michelle Yasinski. The murder mystery to be held June 3 at the Maritime Heritage Centre will raise funds for the River Spirit Dragon Boat Society.

An evening of murder, mystery and suspicion T Winery. The highly contested will results in two murders, some mayhem and many questions. Will you figure out whodunit?

The event begins at 6:30, in the Tortellini Winery when guests will receive a complimentary glass of wine.

Throughout the evening guests will be part of the action interpreting clues, enjoying delicious appetizers prepared by Cheddar

& Co. and bidding on the Tortellini assets. Giorgio planned many terrific trips with various friends and these must now be auctioned off.

These trips include two tickets to the play Amadeus in Chemainus with overnight accommodations, a one-night stay at Tsakwa-Luten Lodge plus meals, a one-night stay at the Rosedale Hotel on Robson in Vancouver plus dinner for two at Joey Res-

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T he volunteers from Campbell River Search and Rescue were called out to two very different missions last week.

One was the recovery of a dead pilot from a plane crash on Mount Hkusam near Sayward and the other was the rescue of a stranded hiker and his dogs on a mountain ledge near Cameron Lake.

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to recover the deceased pilot from Thursday’s (April 28) plane crash on Mt. Hkusam.

The Provincial Emergency Program tasked CRSAR to locate the wreckage and remove the body of the pilot from the wreckage.

Two members flew a recon flight Friday night to locate and deter mine the best way to remove the deceased from a very steep mountainous area. The removal was hampered by the fact that the wreckage was on a very steep snowcovered slope.

Once we assessed the area, we realized it was a worst-case scenario for an easy retrieval.

The wreckage had come to rest at the base of a vertical cliff face, on a 50-degree slope right below an active avalanche chute and right beside another very large slide path with a large overhanging cornice.

We determined we would need to bring in an avalanche technician to assess the risk.

Saturday morning two members of the alpine rescue team with the avalanche tech flew to the site by helicopter and the tech determined that the slope, while risky, was manageable due to the snow conditions and the fact that it was early a.m., when the snow was still frozen.

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did what is referred to as a “toe in” where the helicopter doesn’t actually touch the ground but hovers adjacent to the slope and the two techs climbed out onto the skid and lowered themselves to the ground.

The snow conditions were decent at the time and we were moving unaided (un-roped) on a steep slope, in about knee-high snow. The helicopter flew overhead with the avalanche tech keeping an eye on the slope and weather conditions The recovery was quick and we managed to remove the deceased to a safe location off the mountain. We had to remove the alpine techs sooner then planned as the weather changed, but the operation went off without a hitch and the risk was managed well.

The deceased was turned over to the coroner’s service and crews flew back to Campbell River.

Stranded hiker On Sunday night we received a call that a helicopter rescue team was to be utilized in a rescue call Monday morning.

A man and two dogs had been hiking on the north side of Cameron Lake – just west of Coombs – and had become trapped on a steep ledge where he could no longer safely go up or down.

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– Grant Cromer, Campbell River Search & Rescue Co-op instructor

That night the Ar rowsmith SAR team had attempted to rappel down to the subject, but the rescue had been hampered by very steep and unstable terrain as well as darkness.

The man and his dogs as well as the threemember rope rescue team spent a cold night trapped on the side of Mount Wesley. Campbell River SAR’s special helicopter rescue team flew to the site early Monday morning to rescue the subject, his dogs as well as the three SAR members.

Conditions at the time were terrible. It was blowing very hard at the higher elevations with sleet and heavy rain, and very cold temperatures.

There was a lot of low cloud too we had to work in and that hampered us from even seeing the subject. We were grounded for several hours while we waited for the fog to clear.

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Basically, they are better equipped to hover in unstable weather. The three SAR members were subsequently removed uninjured by the Cormorant.

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This was the first time we have used our heli-rescue team in an operation. We trained last summer and this was the first opportunity we have had to use this resource.

It was a constant fight against the cloud ceiling. We needed to extract the three members from an altitude of about 2,500 feet, but we need to work 200-300 feet above that with the helicopter, and the cloud bank was stuck at 1,900-2,200 feet.

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dd two more awards to the Campbell River Mirror’s trophy shelf.

At the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards in Vancouver last Friday, Mirror reporter and photographer Paul Rudan captured first place for Best Sports Photo in the top circulation class (12,500 and over).

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they won the house league championship last June at Nunns Creek Park.

Rudan has won several national and provincial awards, for both photography and writing, during his 20-plus years at the Mirror.

The next night in Vancouver, at the Ma Murray Awards for B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association, the Mirror took second place for Best Collaborative Ad in the over 25,000 circulation class.

The silver went to Mirror advertising representative Cynthia Dunsmore and creative consultant Rachael Beckley who teamed up to create an eye-popping ad to promote a paint sale at the local Home Hardware store.

Dunsmore has been with the Mirror for 23 years – with a brief time away to raise her three children – and Beckley has worked at the newspaper for 15 years.

Rachael Beckly and Cynthia Dunsmore’s paint sale ad for Home Hardware earned them a silver award for Best Collaborative Ad from the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspapers Association. Paul Rudan’s jubilant baseball players earned him first place for Best Sports Photo in the Canadian Community Newspapers Association.

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Although there are just about as many roofing options as there are rainstorms in a Vancouver Island winter, more and more homeowners are choosing to invest in a roofing material known as “Ironwood Shake,” a type of metal roof that many say strikes the perfect balance of beauty, durability and affordability.

“Often when people hear ‘metal roof’ they immediately think of those longform metal roofs that you see on barns and country houses,” says Len Anglin, owner of Ironwood Shake and Tile. “But Ironwood Shake looks just like other high-end roofs, like concrete tile. You wouldn’t even know it’s metal to look at it.”

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Like concrete tile roofs, Ironwood Shake is guaranteed for life, has great “curb appeal” and tends to considerably increase the value of a home. However, concrete tiles can become

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In addition, the roofing materials are recyclable and therefore don’t end up in

landfills, and rainwater running off an Ironwood Shake roof is free from toxic waste from oil refining, a concern with cheaper asphalt or fiberglass shingle roofs.

Anglin, who lives in Courtenay and has been in the metal roofing industry for more than 35 years, says he’s installed “thousands” of permanent metal roofs on Vancouver Island. In fact, he’s never installed any other type of roof.

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Hydro to fence off death trap KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

A power-generating canal that has been a “torturous” death trap for Roosevelt elk will be fenced off by BC Hydro.

The Salmon River diversion canal, located west of the city and commissioned in 1958 to divert water from the Salmon River into the Lower Campbell reservoir, is a threekilometre long concrete flume that has been the deathbed of at least five elk in the past two years.

Particularly in the winter, when everything free z es, it’s believed the elk slip and slide down the three-metre high concrete walls.

“They fall in and once they get their hooves wet, they can’t get out,” said Mike Gage, director of the Campbell River Salmon Foundation who found one elk carcass in the canal last spring and has seen pictures of four others. “It’s a horrible death, it’s not a quick death and they suffer.”

He said when the canal is empty of water, the elk starve to death and if it’s full, they drown.

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death for the elk and it’s so unnecessary,” said Gage, who has been fighting to have the canal fenced off for nearly two years.

He was disappointed when the Salmon Foundation and the Sayward Fish and Game Club’s joint application for a wildlife fence was turned down.

S t e p h e n Wat s o n , spokesperson for BC Hydro, said the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, which is a partnership between BC Hydro, the province and Fisheries and Oceans Canada that sets aside $1.6 million each year for projects that help manage the impact BC Hydro facilities have on the environment, rejected the proposal because it did not address the highest ranking issues

in the coastal area.

But BC Hydro, as facility owner, conducted its own review into the public safety risk the canal presents and possible safety mitigation measures and as a result has decided to fence off the canal to limit potential falls.

“The implications could be serious from a three-metre fall into the canal if dry, or possibly drowning if water is being diverted,” said Watson. “BC Hydro is committing to the community that it will fence the length of the canal on both sides.

The eight inch wood post and wire fence should address both public safety risk and prevent wildlife incidents. The fence can direct elk across the existing four bridges.

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Watson said the work, which will cost about $500,000, is expected to take about two months to complete and is anticipated to begin in late summer 2011.

The Salmon River Diversion Canal is typically used to divert water in the fall and late spring, early summer. BC Hydro only uses the canal when there is enough water in the Salmon River to do so and only when there is a need to divert water.

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The old Hillcrest Store, on the corner of 9th Avenue and Dogwood Street, will soon be the new home of the Campbell River Head Injury Support Society, which is renovating the entire building.

“It’s an eyesore. You drive by and that corner is abysmal to look it,” said Shelley Howard, executive director of the Head Injury Support Society. “When we purchased the building we noticed afterwards that there was a lot wrong with it. The roofing was done three and

a half years ago and we found out it was done by one of those fly by night companies. It leaks and there’s no one to go after. That was a shocker.”

Howard told city council on Tuesday night the society is ready to begin renovations, which will be costly, particularly the tubed fencing that will go up around the property to deter vandals and graffiti artists.

“We have found a fence but it is a little costly, $32,000, because it is metal, but it will definitely improve the look of the corner,” said Howard.

Coun. Ziggy Stewart agreed the corner does not look good.

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Howard said the goal is to have construction completed by the end of June. Once finished, there will be four living units on the top floor, with offices on the bottom. Outside a communal garden will provide therapy for the clients and a special area of the garden will be set aside to grow food for the food bank.

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Council made the decision this week to have the non-profit society be exempt from re-zoning and building permit fees.

Howard made a presentation to council explaining that with increasing construction costs the society is finding itself short on funds trying to meet “everyone’s codes, expectations and needs.”

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Jailed man pleads guilty to another break and enter, gets additional day’s jail PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

A long-time offender currently behind bars has pleaded guilty to another vessel breakin.

Last December, Wade Cahill, 41, received a one-year jail sentence – less 96 days for time already served – after pleading guilty to stealing items from a local grocery store as well as breaking into a boat moored at Quathiaski Cove on Quadra Island.

On Sept. 7, 2010, Cahill and a female accomplice broke into the Seymour Winds and were seen leaving the dock with a 33-inch television, laptop computer, DVD player and a sleeping bag.

The next day, the two were arrested after Cahill stole items from the Real Canadian Superstore in Campbell River.

During his sentencing hearing in December, the court heard that Cahill had been

addicted to cocaine for the past 15 years.

He entered guilty pleas to the two charges in order to help turn his life around.

“He told me he’s getting too old for this lifestyle and wants to get his life together otherwise he might die in jail,” said his lawyer, Chantal Sutton, on Dec. 13, in provincial court.

But what the judge didn’t hear about was the Sept. 4, 2010 breakin of another vessel.

In that instance, Cahill and the accomplice broke through a locked hatch, soiled a mattress and made off with liquor.

However, Cahill left behind a finger and palm print on a bottle in the boat’s refrigerator.

On Monday, in Campbell River provincial court, Cahill appeared by video from jail cells in Victoria.

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| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011

Drive Smart BC Left Turn Into 2X14 the Wrong Lane

Woman bilks welfare of $20,000 PAUL RUDAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

I’ve noticed a new way to do left turns onto a TYEE busy CHEV four lane highway near my home. You stop at the stop sign on the side road, look both ways, then turn left, head on into the left turn lane on the highway. Once there, you check behind and move right into the fast lane if there is room. If not, you stop and wait until there is room to proceed.

This does make life exciting if there is oncoming traffic wanting to use their left turn lane but it helps avoid the highway traffic that rarely slows to the posted 60 km/h limit.

I’ve often thought that selfish drivers on the highway can’t see a reason to slow from 90 until they are trying to enter the highway from a side road here. The trouble is, they don’t seem to remember that difficulty when the duty is to slow for other drivers.

When the driver on the side road stops and yields to traffic on the highway close enough to be a hazard, the rules then allow them to proceed with caution. Traffic on the highway must now yield and let the driver enter. Never rely on right of way in this situation as it is unlikely that traffic on the highway will yield.

Don’t make a practice of this new method of turning left. It’s illegal! One must always make the turn to arrive in the first available lane to the right of the center line before you leave the intersection.

The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic enforcement experience.

To comment or learn more, please visit www. drivesmartbc.ca.

Cst. Tim Schewe (Rtd.), DriveSmartBC

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A local woman won’t be going to jail after defrauding welfare of more than $20,000.

Paula Young, 61, was given a six-month con-

ditional jail sentence on Monday in Campbell River provincial court after pleading guilty to theft over $5,000.

T h e C row n a l s o obtained a standing restitution order of

$20,359 against Young.

That’s the amount she defrauded social assistance of from Sept. 1, 2007, to June 30, 2009.

During that period, Young was receiving welfare but was also

receiving additional revenues which she failed to disclose to the province.

Young, who has some mental health issues, told the court she didn’t fully understand the rules and did not

intentionally defraud the social assistance program.

She had no previous criminal record and the conditional sentence did not include a condition for house arrest.

Police investigate break and enters RCMP are investigating two incidents that occurred at the Ideal

Cafe in north Campbell River.

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TO: MEMBERS OF WEI WAI KUM FIRST NATION TAKE NOTICE that a Ratification Vote will be held in accordance with the Wei Wai Kum First Nation Community Ratification Process on June 3rd and 4th, 2011, in order to determine if Registered Voters approve the Wei Wai Kum First Nation Land Code and the Individual Agreement.

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The following question will be asked of the Registered Voters of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation by ballot:

12:50 p.m., a thief tried to gain entry to the restaurant, located on the North Island Highway, but failed to get inside.

But on Monday, sometime around 2:30 a.m., there was another break-in to the cafe.

This time the culprit broke a window, went inside and then fled with a quantity of liquor.

The police dog was unable to track the thief, but did help find additional evidence.

RCMP continue to investigate these incidents, as well as an attempted break-in at the Best Buy Liquor Store, located at the Elm Street Plaza on Dogwood Street.

On Sunday, at 8:05 a.m., investigators found the front door damaged, but the culprit had failed to get inside.

And on April 27, at 8:40 p.m., residents in the 600 block of Otter Rd. reported hearing a

door being forced open.

The resident explored the disruption and discovered the home had been forcibly entered.

A male suspect was then spotted fleeing the scene in an awaiting vehicle. He is described as tall in stature, wearing a balaclava, black sweat shirt, sweat pants and hiking boots.

The suspect fled in an early 1980s Chevrolet pickup, grey and blue in colour.

Tasting Day3x3.5 /Open Dr House pincott In celebration of National Naturopathic Medicine Week May 9th to May 15th, Dr. Pincott is presenting a Tasting Day/Open House on May 9th 10am - 3pm.

Many foods Dr. Pincott recommends as well as some of her website recipes will be available for tasting.

Are you ready to try something new in your diet on your road to optimal health? Drop in and find out for yourself.

Free Candida testing will also be available on a first come first serve basis with Carmen, our technician from 10am - Noon.

"Do you approve: • The Wei Wai Kum First Nation Land Code, dated February 15, 2011 and • The Individual Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada?

The Ratification Vote will take place on Friday June 3rd and Saturday June 4th, 2011, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at: The Thunderbird Hall, 1400 Weiwaikum Road Campbell River, B.C., V9W 5W8 Copies of the Background Documents, the Ratification Documents and the Ratification Process may be obtained from Jason Price, the Land Code Coordinator, at the Campbell River Band Office, 1400 Weiwaikum Road, Campbell River, British Columbia, telephone (250) 286-6949, jprice@crband.ca AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that all Members of Wei Wai Kum First Nation 18 years of age or older as of the date of the Ratification Vote are eligible to vote, PROVIDED THAT SUCH MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE A VOTER REGISTRATION DOCUMENT TO BE PLACED ON THE LIST OF REGISTERED VOTERS. Voter registration documents will be sent to all Eligible Voters whose address is on record with the Wei Wai Kum First Nation.

Voter registration documents are also available from Robert McKerracher, Ratification Officer at the address and telephone number appearing below.

DATED at Campbell River, Province of British Columbia this 29th day of March 2011.

Robert McKerracher, Ratification Officer P.O. Box 428, 1251 Shoppers Row Telephone (250) 285-3129, (888) 804-3129 Campbell River, B.C.,V9W 5B6 mckerr@gicable.com, Facsimile (250) 285-3201 NOTE: Any Registered Voter may vote by mail-in ballot.

If an Eligible Voter has not received a Voter Registration Document by May 16, 2011, please contact the Ratification Officer so that the necessary form can be supplied to you.

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COMMUNITY

FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

Road user safety tips for Bike to Work Week, May 30 to June 5 Bike to Work Week is just five weeks away and with longer, warmer days, more cyclists will be on the road.

According to ICBC there are approximately 1,300 crashes and 1,400 injuries involving cyclists each year in B.C. By following the rules of the road and respecting all road users we can lower the number of accidents. Both drivers and cyclists need to yield to pedestrians and follow stop signs and red lights. Here are some tips from ICBC to keep yourself and others safe while driving: ■ No. 1 – Keep your eyes on the road Actively look for cyclists on the road. If a cyclist is near, make eye contact with them

to indicate that you have seen them. The other form of communication cyclists’ use are hand signals.

Make sure you are familiar with the hand signals, if not, take a moment to refresh your traffic skills.

■ No. 2 – Keep your distance Drivers must keep at least three seconds following distance away from cyclists. Keeping this distance will give you more time to react safely as bicycle movement can be unpredictable. When passing a cyclist, make sure you leave enough room between your vehicle and the bicycle. It is also important to shoulder check, especially when opening your vehicle door or when making right turns.

■ No. 3 – Be considerate Cyclists are vulnerable road users. They do not have the physical protection vehicles have. Only use your horn when warming a cyclist. A loud honk

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Campbell River Christian School business education and foods class wants to be part of the solution to eradicating global poverty Youth from the Campbell River Christian School are presenting an Opportunity International Canada MarketDay today.

They are raising awareness and funds for microfinance programs in the developing world to help eradicate world poverty.

Microfinance is a concept developed to alleviate chronic world poverty through lending to the poor. In 2006,

the Nobel Peace Prize was given to an organization in Bangladesh using the microfinance model. Opportunity International has been using this model successfully in almost 30 countries since 1971.

Participants in the Opportunity MarketDay will set up shops, like a city or country market, selling their creative products and services. The profit they make will be

donated to Opportunity Inter national Canada to create small loans for the entrepreneurial poor.

The youth learn the valuable lessons of the challenges of building a business with limited start-up funds – effectively demonstrating the almost hopeless challenge 600 million poor but creative entrepreneurs face every day.

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Christian School Opportunity MarketDay will be held 10 a.m.

– 2:30 p.m. in the school gym.

For more information about Opportunity International Canada, visit www.opportunityinternational.ca and to find out how to get involved with an Opportunity Market Day, e-mail Leona Marks at lmarks@ opportunityinter national.ca.

Lego Day

month long festival designed as a time to celebrate the struggles, accomplishments and culture of working class people.

In Canada, Mayworks Festivals are held annually in Hamilton, Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary, Vancouver, and on Vancouver Island.

The Festivals are built on the premise that both workers and artists are major contributors to society and share a common interest in decent wages and safe working conditions.

Mayworks’ goal is to promote these interests and bring an awareness of workers in all areas to public

consciousness. To honour these goals of art and labour, Lego Day will have the theme of Machines That Help Us Work.

What kind of machine can your imagination build that might help us work?

The cost for Lego Day is $5. Call the Museum at 287-3103 to register.

Boys & Girls Ages 8-18 Years • Hosted by the Nanaimo Raiders Football Club • Football Equipment Supplied

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In honour of Mayworks, an annual festival held each May to focus on Labour and the Arts, the Museum at Campbell River will host a Lego Day on Saturday, May 14, from 1-2:30 p.m.

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Thursday, May 12, 2011, 10 am to 4 pm Campbell River Spirit Square

HAVE YOUR BOSS ‘JAILED’ FOR A GOOD CAUSE! We’ll have him or her picked up by a real RCMP officer, in a real police car and taken before our not-so-real Judge, who will set their Bail amount.

Once the ‘Detainees’ have collected the required Bail, we’ll give them some ‘bread and water’ and a ride back to work in a real Vintage Car! To have a ‘Warrant’ issued for your boss, round up a $30 bribe/donation to Crime Stoppers and call the Hotline number below. A guaranteed good time!

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.

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FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

Car wash benefits Angelica The Carihi Interact club will be holding a car wash at the downtown fire-hall Saturday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The club, which is associated with the noon hour Rotary club, is raising funds to sponsor a child from the Philippines named Angelica Maguilao who they are going to support throughout her schooling years.

Maguilao is 10 years old and in Grade 4. She comes from a poor family as do all the children chosen for support.

Her father works as a security guard earning a minimum wage of 8,000 pesos or approximately $180 Canadian per month. She has two younger siblings and the family lives in a one room house, fetching water from a community tap.

Their diet consists of rice supplemented with snails and edible herbs gathered from

the forest and river. She is on the honour role at school and dreams of becoming a teacher.

The funds will boost Angelica and her family as they face the difficulties of living in the developing world.

The students will also be having a bake sale at the same location, so as your car is breaking out its shine

you can enjoy the wonderful baked goods that will be available.

So come on down and get your vehicle looking it’s best for summer while supporting a great international cause.

For further information, contact the Carihi Interact Club at interact_carihi@hotmail. ca.

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Being an RCM Police Auxiliary Constable can be a challenging and rewarding way to volunteer in your community. Interested persons are asked to attend an information session at the following.

Location: Campbell River RCMP Detachment, 275 S. Dogwood Street Date: May 11, 2011 Time: 7 p.m.

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The principal objective of the festival is to raise the money needed to restore and maintain the nine acre Filberg property and Lodge.

The musical line up for 2011 is complete.

Here are a few of the highlights.

On Friday one of the finest roots-oriented bands in North America, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, showcasing singer-songwriters Colin Linden, Tom Wilson and Stephen Fearing will perform.

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On Saturday Lunch At Allen’s, an extraordinary musical revue by inter nationally renowned Canadian sing ersongwriters Murray MacLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas will showcase some of their tunes.

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The annual Great Canadian Songs Concert, with talented musicians, Jake Galbraith, Todd Butler and Valdy performing some of their favourite Great Canadian Songs will bring the festival entertainment to a close.

The 2011 Filberg Festival dates are Friday July 29th to Monday, Aug. 1. This family friendly festival celebrates excellence in all forms of arts and crafts and music over the four day BC Day long weekend.

The principal objective of the festival is to raise the money needed to restore and maintain the nine acre Filberg property and Lodge.

Remember that admission to the festival is to the overall event, not any particular musical performance.

Does the thought of painting en Plein Air make you nervous?

Discover just how enjoyable it can be to paint in the open air, in a beautiful setting with your subject before you in all its splendour. The C.R. Art Gallery will be running a Plein Air Painting workshop on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Jill Paris Rody and Perrin Sparks will be the instructors. The cost for gallery members is $48 + hst, $58 + hst for non-members.

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Also appearing will be the man known as the poet laureate of the folk and roots music world, James Keelaghan.

O n S u n day father Bar ney Bentall is featured in a solo performance, and his son will showcase his group the Dustin Bentall Outfit.

Also performing their heartfelt folk music, are husband and wife duo Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart.

And the Russell Jackson Band will make a special appearance. Russell played bass with the BB King Orchestra for seven years.

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Hop aboard the Misty Isles for a cruise to Mitlenatch Island, one of four trips planned by the Cortest Museum this year.

Explore Mitlenatch Island Cortes Island Museum’s first cruise of the season sets sail for Mitlenatch Island on Sat., May 14 aboard the 43-foot gaff-rigged Misty Isles.

While on board, skipper and naturalist Mike Moore and his wife, Samantha, will share a wealth of information and stories about this wildlife sanctuary in the Salish Sea. Once on land, walk meadows ablaze with Death Camas, Columbia and chocolate lilies plus sea blush, monkey flowers and field chickweed. Search rocky outcrops for prickly pear cactus growing in the warm, dry environment of Mitlenatch Island. Search for owl pellets as you hike island trails and beaches. Watch territorial and nesting activities of many native birds.

Slowly cruise in a zodiac around the shores of Mitlenatch to glimpse seabird cliff rookeries, and Steller and California Sea Lions.

Mitlenatch Island, which is a provincial park, is the largest bird sanctuary in the Salish Sea, favoured for nesting because it’s protected from predators.

Mitlenatch, which lies in the rain shadow of mountains that make rain clouds drop more than half their moisture on Vancouver Island, has an annual rainfall of only 75 cm (30 inches), compared to 153 cm in Campbell River.

For $115, cruise participants will travel on the 8:30 a.m. ferry from Campbell River to Quadra, take the 9:05 a.m. ferry from Heriot Bay to Cortes for a 10:30 a.m. departure from Cortes Bay.

On Cortes free shuttle service is available between the ferry and Cortes Bay. Bring a lunch, binoculars and spare shoes.

For more information on this and other Cortes Museum tours call Lynne Jordan at 250-9356472 or e-mail cimas@ twincomm.ca or leave a

message at the museum 250-935-6340.

Upcoming trips include a dinner cruise to Okeover Inlet June 19, a two-day visit to the waterfalls of Toba Inlet June 11-12 and a new day trip this year to Cassel Lake waterfall in Teakerne Arm

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Soon time to rock again

The annual Ripple Rock Gem and Mineral Club’s annual Rock and Gem Show will return June 11-12 at the Timberline gymnasium.

precious gemstone found in Duncan and Saltspring Island to name just a few.

These can all be seen at the Ripple Rock Gem and Mineral Club’s annual Rock and Gem Show June 11-12. It will showcase lapidary demonstrations, fossil and rock displays, keynote speakers and soapstone carving.

Pat Trask, palaeontologist and geologist from the Comox Valley will be speaking on the

Did you know that Vancouver Island has a wealth of unique rocks?

Pictured to the left are: ■ Flower stone, a feldspar crystal flower formed in cooling lava, exclusive to our area.

■ Dallasite is a volcanic breccia first identified on Dallas Road in Victoria at Mile 0 of the Trans-Canada Highway.

■ Rhodonite is a bubble gum pink semi-

geology of the whole island.

Jennifer Joliffe, geologist from Breakwater, B.C. will discuss the mining of Myra Falls.

These will take place in the lecture room both days and are included in the price of admission.

The hands-on kid’s cor ner will have a “learn to gold pan” feature as well as “spin and win” and grab bags.

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On Wednesday, May 18, from 12-2 p.m., the Museum at Campbell River will offer a guided walk along the intertidal seashore.

Biologist Sandra Milligan will lead a journey of discovery to the tip of the real Willow Point. The walk will look closely at all that “seaweed” and discover dozens of animals and algae, from crabs and chitons, to gastropods and gumboot chitons.

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Abel O’Brennan, owner and wine maker of Coastal Black Estate Winery from Black Creek, will be speaking on varietal selection of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries for our climate from both a wine making and fresh market perspective.

Including some information on basic pruning and feeding practices.

For more information about composting and a listing of the free workshops visit: www.cswm.ca

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Why you dirty rat – Carihi stages Bugsy Malone Students at Carihi have been hard at work on this year’s Musical Production of Bugsy Malone, a musical comedy set in the 1920’s, spoofing the old gangster films of the times.

Instead of machine guns, there are splurge guns that shoot silly string. Instead of hand guns, there are pies in the face. And on top of all that there is great music and a love story.

The students are looking forward to opening night.

“It is a lot of work, but it’s completely worth it in the end” says Jillian Legare, who plays “Knuckles” in the musical.

Director Bill Young is pleased with how the students respond to the pressure.

“They are really stepping up and working hard. It’s going to be a great show.”

The show runs from May 12-15 on the Carihi stage. Curtains open at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:30. There are matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available at the Carihi office for $10 each, or at the door.

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As founder and concer tmaster of the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra and popular teacher of violin, Blaine Walbauer has had little time in recent years to follow what he describes as “the unwritten protocol” or tradition of orchestra concertmasters to perform in a solo recital.

“It’s the opportunity for the concertmaster to demonstrate just why a musician owns

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“Our program pushes some limits and is wonderfully challenging.

It is designed to move our audience through the sheer power of the music.”

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“There are lots of notes in this piece,” says Walbauer, “and every time I play it, I find something new or different to appreciate.

Following the Bach will be two movements from Antonio Vivaldi’s

Blaine Waldbauer and Daniel Dowker will perform a violin and piano recital May 14.

The Vivaldi will be Le quarto stagioni – The Four Seasons – a followed by the long timeless set of violin lyrical phrases and concertos composed rich textures of Fritz in 1723. The varied tex- Kreisler’s Praeludium tures of each concerto and Allegro. One of are a musical reference the great standards for to the season for which violin, the piece was it is named. Walbauer composed in 1918.

Pianist Daniel Dowkwill perform, appropriately, La Primavera er’s solo performance (Spring) and L’estate of Frédéric Chopin’s Ballade No. 1 in G (Summer).

Minor, Op.23 will highlight this young pianist’s mastery of one of the most challenging pieces in the standard piano repertoire.

Chopin is often credited with developing the ballade as a form of music associated with poems. Many of the passages in this work require rapid scale changes and difficult fingerings.

The Blaine Walbauer – Daniel Dowker Violin Piano Recital takes place at St. George’s United Church, Courtenay on Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30.) Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, and are available at the door.

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Logger Scouts Campbell River’s 1st Willow Point Scouts hosted Scouts from Courtenay in a day of logger sports conducted by the organizers of the Salmon Festival’s logger sports event which will be held Aug. 5-7 this year. (Clockwise from above) Ryanne Leihman gets some pole climbing instruction from Salmon Fest’s Dave MacLeod; Alexander Hall competes in a choker race; 1st Willow Point takes on 3rd Courtenay in a tug-o-war; James Share and Dylan Clark haul on the bucksaw; Celeste Amberson (top) competes in the choker race and Eva Ullstrom pulls on the bucksaw; Samuel Saunders makes his way up the pole. On Friday, Aug. 5, Campbell River Logger Sports has a youth event that allows youngsters to try their hands at the traditional loggers skills exhibited in the main event (visit www.crsalmonfestival.com).

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Timberline Interact Club students are holding a wood cut to raise money for packages that will be sent to people suffering from disaster overseas.

The seasoned firewood has been donated by Barry Watchorn and must be pre-ordered. Students will stack and deliver the wood on Sat., May 14. All proceeds will go towards buying disaster boxes, formerly called Shelter Boxes, through the Interact Club’s connection with the Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Club.

The boxes, which are worth $750, contain a tent, blanket and all the equipment someone would need to survive after a disaster.

The disaster boxes are purchased and distributed through Disaster Aid Canada, which is supported by the Rotary Club.

The organization also has family survival packs that have allowed Disaster Aid Canada to connect several tents to form schools, hospitals and even community centres.

To pick-up ($110) and pre-order wood ($150), please call Barb Izard at 250-923-9500 ext. 218 or e-mail barb.izard@ sd72.bc.ca

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WHO WE ARE: The Campbell River Mirror is published every Wednesday and Friday

by Black Press Ltd., 104-250 Dogwood St., Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9. Telephone: 250-287-9227; Fax: 250-287-3238.

Opinion

PUBLISHER: Zena Williams publisher@campbellrivermirror.com

EDITOR: Alistair Taylor editor@campbellrivermirror.com

Our View

Democracy in B.C. lives Just as the fight against global terrorism hasn’t ended because Osama bin Laden was exterminated, the opportunities for democracy to We say: Pressing work its magic haven’t ended with the close of another federal election. matters involve With little chance to take a deep breath and reflect on the new politiour active cal landscape here and in Ottawa, participation British Columbians must now turn their attention to a couple of other pressing matters that will affect them.

One is the harmonized sales tax. The B.C. government is out to seal the deal. It’s using key ministers to

facilitate phone-in “town hall” meetings for residents around the province, as a way to hear suggestions and opinions about the oft-maligned HST, and give its own justification for keeping the consumption tax intact.

The meetings have proven popular so far, showing that people around the province are engaged in the information-gathering process – and in democracy.

The other democratic action available to us is completing the 2011 Canadian census.

While everyone must answer the basic short-form census, one third of us will have to choose whether to answer Statistics Canada’s lengthier National Household Survey. Before you think about turfing the NHS

forms, remember that detailed data paints an important social and demographic picture of communities for planners, from the municipal level on up to the feds. That information goes a long way toward determining where money needs to be spent, on health care and public works infrastructure, and community amenities such as libraries.

Census data also helps the academic world contribute valuable research on demographic and social trends in our cities and towns.

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Good point: Language A language barrier is a big challenge people face when they are in a multicultural setting.

In spite of the popularity of English, there are thousands of languages in the world and not everyone knows English.

As Campbell River is moving towards a diverse and energetic community that attracts more and more immigrants, language barrier becomes one of the utmost important problems that needs to be dealt with.

Currently, the Immigrant Welcome Centre of Campbell River, also known as Campbell River and Area Multicultural and Immigrant Services Association, (MISA) has a list of interpreters that help service providers to communicate with people who know a little or no English.

But there is exciting news. Four interpreters participated in an online interpreter-training course developed by the Provincial Language Service under the Provincial Health Services Authority.

Upon finishing the course, they have the knowledge and skills to provide community interpretation skills.

A trained interpretation means that the interpreter follows strict rules to respect the privacy of clients and uses abilities that can facilitate an efficient, effective and clear interpretation.

Having local residents trained is definitely a benefit Continued on A23

Well, that was an election worth watching

Alistair Taylor Out On A Limb

What was it I said last Friday?

Another boring, predictable election? Ho-hum?

Well, was I wrong or what? Not about the Conservatives. I didn’t indicate it in my column but I was not surprised that the Harper government won the election and even got a majority.

The NDP surge, however, was a huge surprise. Although, I have always thought that the NDP was the natural choice for Bloc Quebecois (BQ) voters, should they ever become disillusioned with separatism. I never thought they would actually ever become disillusioned with separatism but I was well aware that the BQ was a socially and politically liberal (small-l) party like the NDP. That meant, ideologically, BQ sup-

porters would be most compatible with the NDP. Especially since the Liberals (big-l) did nothing to appeal to Bloc voters and Harper is universally reviled in La Belle Province. So the NDP was the only choice. Does it mean separatism is dead? I doubt it but it will take years, perhaps decades, to regain the momentum it had when the Bloc had significant influence in the national parliament.

The NDP now has to appeal to – some might say appease – the nationalist identity in Quebec. It won’t be easy and a strategy of favouring Quebecois distinctiveness might threaten its appeal in the West, where the NDP has been strong, and in Ontario, another base.

Still, these are interesting times for

the little third party that thought it could but never did quite. Now it’s the official opposition which means it gets to ask the first question in Question Period. Whoopee.

Actually, the NDP’s position gives it top billing when it comes to criticizing the government but all it can do is carp from the sidelines because of the Tory majority. The NDP actually had more power in a minority government than it does as the official opposition, such is the tyranny of a parliamentary majority. Harper can do whatever he wants.

The esteemed Conrad Black actually made an interesting statement to the CBC that said the NDP success and the Liberal and Bloc failure means Canada is becoming a true two-party political system.

I see our national politics mimicking B.C. politics in that the federal scene will now have conservatives and leftists going at it with little middle ground. And we know what a whacky political reputation B.C. has because of its left-right conflict.

Interesting times for sure.

Meanwhile, good riddance to Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff. He just never could connect with the people in this country. A Liberal intellectual in the tradition of Pierre Elliot Trudeau, Ignatieff just seemed aloof and distant whereas Trudeau at least seemed to revel in the adoration he received from the people.

I read one British opinion piece that suggested this election showed Canada was becoming too parochial for Continued on A23

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Immigrants: Interpreters available Continued from A22

to both new immigrants and service providers.

Executive Director, Rachel Blaney, says, “Interpreters are an important tool to facilitate effective communications. When language is a barrier, interpreters are the tools to break that bar-

rier. There is no need to be frustrated or stop communication.

Through the use of interpreters, communication can happen.

People feel themselves respected and heard.

That’s the way to create a welcoming and inclusive community.“ She continues, “Currently we have over 10 languages available.

We keep on building the list.

“Some of them also help us translate our new website, www. welcome2campbellriver.ca, into different languages. They are assets of the community.”

Thuy Sin, the settlement manager, says, “The four newly trained interpreters

Taylor: Duncan has his work cut out for him Continued from A22 a modern, prosperous state. Ignatieff ’s return to Canada from decades abroad was used as a weapon against him by the Conservatives and it worked. The resentment against a returning, arrogant intellectual gained some traction with voters and contributed to Ignatieff ’s image.

It means that perhaps Canada’s tolerance of internationalism is low and it doesn’t reflect positively upon us as a mature political society. It makes us look like a bunch of backwood hicks “who don’t like no uppity ferners.”

Our economy will benefit from a government that is perceived inter nationally as being stable and prudent fiscal managers.

That will attract investors and help to keep the economic recovery going.

Locally, we’ve rehired John Duncan and if he continues to hold a cabinet post, we stand to benefit in Vancouver Island North. Given that the Conservatives were afraid they might lose this riding (and it was another close one), they may continue to lavish attention on it to strengthen the party’s hold.

We’ll see. Goodness

knows, we could use a little federal help around here after they (and the provincial government) ignored the effect of the forest industry downturn on this riding until it was too late.

But it’s going to take a little more than highway improvement projects and lacrosse box contributions to restore the local economy to its former glory.

Duncan has his work cut out for him.

Alistair Taylor is Editor of the Campbell River Mirror. editor@campbellrivermirror.com

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WOW - the BIG 40! You owe me bro...I restrained myself last week and didn’t use the water wing photo...you can thank me later! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love Jane & Mort, Mom, Dad & Dar XOXO WOW wee look who’s 4T! Happy Birthday Ian Roberts you old dude!

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BLACK,Bruce Bruce James James BLACK,

May22, 22,1925 1925––May May 2, 2,2011 2011 May

Bruce James Black passed away peacefully in Campbell Bruce James Black passed away peacefully in Campbell River District General Hospital. He was predeceased by his River District General Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Johanna in 1991, by his youngest daughter Corrinne wife Johanna 1991Bruce and by daughter Corrinne Chapman in in 2008. willhisbeyoungest lovingly remembered by his Chapman in 2008.

Bruce will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Dianna (Bob) Goffin, son-in-law Gerry Chapman, his daughter Dianna (Bob) Goffi n, son-in-law Gerry Chapman, his five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Our heartfelt five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. P. Fridericks, the nursing staff of the 3rd Floor thanks Dr.toP.Dad’s Fridericks, nursing staff of Norma. the 3rd There Floor North;toand friendsthe Dean, Bunny and North; and to Dad’s friends Dean, Bunny and Norma.

There will be no service by request. A family celebration of his life will will no at service request. A family celebration of his life will bebe held a laterbydate. be held at a later date.

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Anne Anne Miller Miller

September September21, 21,1949 1949--May May2, 2,2011 2011

ItItisiswith sadness we we announce the withprofound profound sadness announce passing of Anne in the Calgary hospital.

She the passing of Anne in the Calgary hospital. was a strong and courageous lady that touched She was a strong and courageous lady that all that knew her with her kindness and wisdom. touched all that knew her with her kindness She worked at Browns Bay fish packing for 17 and wisdom. She worked at Browns Bay fish years and lived in Campbell River for 40 years. packing for 17 years and lived Campbell She has now joined Grandma, herinMom, Dad, River for 40 years.

She will be joining her and sister Lorna Jerome. She will be deeply mom, dad, gramma and sister Lorna Jerome. missed by her husband Ron Miller and little She will be daughters, deeply missed her husband Nicko, their Tracybyand Michelle, Ron Miller and little Nicko, their daughters, grandchildren Brandon and Paige, her sisters Tracy and Michelle, Brandon and brothers in Calgarygrandchildren along with many family and Paige, her sisters and brothers along members in Campbell River.

Rest inmembers Peace ourinDearest Annie. with family Campbell River and Forever in ourour hearts, Calgary. Rest in Peace Dearest Annie.

Love Cathy, Bob You. and Maryjo We Love

March 30, 1977 - May 8, 2010 The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you.

I often lie awake at night when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks.

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Ilene Joyce Frankland January 31, 1932-April 24, 2011 The world lost a gentle soul on Easter Sunday. Ilene passed away peacefully embraced by the love of her family. She is survived by her son Mark (Gayle), daughter D'Arcy (Gary) and three grandchildren, Brett, Jason and Breanne. Ilene was predeceased by her husband, Lenard.

Ilene was raised in Penticton and attended business college in Vancouver. She was a former beauty queen and brilliant scholar. During her career, Ilene worked for the School Board and eventually took the reins as the accountant for her family businesses, later offering careful guidance to her children as they embarked on their own endeavours.

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For many years, Ilene was an active member on the board of directors for Yucalta Lodge. She also enjoyed her participation in Discovery Dieters, a social group with many special friends. With Len by her side, Ilene was involved in several associations including the Shriners and Lions Club.

During her retirement, Ilene traveled throughout the world exploring almost every continent until ill health forced her homeward.

We are absolutely blessed to have her as our mother and will be forever amazed by her kindness, courage and wisdom.

"The Wind Beneath Our Wings" A gathering of remembrance will be held at Sequoia Springs Golf Course, Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.

Our beloved Mom & Grandmother passed away after a short illness in hospital.

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Survived by Daughters Helen(Dave), Diane(Tom), Lillian, Eileen(Vern), Susan(John).

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While employed under contract by the Kwakiutl First Nation; the person in this position will be working on behalf of three First Nations (‘3 Nations’); the Kwakiutl, Quatsino and Tlatlasikwala First Nations.

This opportunity is for a six (6) month contract position, with possible extension, with the Kwakiutl, Quatsino and Tlatlasikwala First Nations.

The position will start immediately. This position will be responsible for coordinating a multi-institutional training program for 3 Nations’ community members and facilitating employment of community members in the construction of a large-scale wind farm.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to the 3 Nations, with a key focus placed on communication with the administration and community members, supporting project-related community member employment and/or training.

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GRADE HOE OPERATOR Fall River Logging Ltd. (Courtenay, BC) is seeking a competent grade hoe operator with 5+ years coastal road building experience.

Email resumes to hreusch@kdlgroup.net or fax to 250.871.0208.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a boom man for the North Vancouver Island area.

Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical OfďŹ ce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience?

Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

Granlund Firearms 250-286-9996

HELP WANTED

3 NATIONS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING COORDINATOR

TRADES, TECHNICAL

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a hydraulic loader/hoe chucker for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

C.O.R.E. continues May 23,24,25 6:00pm-10:00pm

Casual business attire please.

2603 Sackville Road, Merville

MERECROFT VILLAGE PUB & RESTAURANT is now accepting resumes for Chef & Sous chef. Highly competitive wages. Please mail resume to #211 - 1260 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, V9W 2C8 or fax 250-287-2259.

FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E. Non Restricted & restricted.

C.O.R.E. Course starts:

START

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

The successful candidate will have prior customer service experience. The perfect candidate is someone who thrives on guest interaction and is able to work efďŹ ciently and effectively in a detailoriented setting. Good computer skills are a must. Our front desk agent position is ideal for someone who is looking to grow and develop a career in hospitality.

WEEKEND COURSE

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Campbell River location. Guaranteed $12/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1-866-472-4339 today for an interview.

FRONT DESK AGENT

TUTORING

PRIVATE SCHOOL

HELP WANTED

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Instructor, Business Administration Posting #100206 Comox Valley Campus

Instructor, Carpentry Posting #100208 Port Alberni Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualifications and information on how to apply to these postings.

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Curriculum & Timetable Assistant Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #100207.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GARDENING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FOOD PRODUCTS

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

* AAA Pet Friendly *

AVAIL IMMEDIATELY CLEAN, QUIET BLDG

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

FRESH HALIBUT Mark Wells, Lito Veloso, Brad & Stuey on fishing vessel “Foremost” are coming in again this year for one trip only. with HALIBUT, LING COD and SNAPPERS STARTING SAT MORNING. AT THE COMOX DOCK We have another large halibut on display. guess her weight for a prize of free fish.

It’s possible we could be delayed because of bad weather - check www.comoxharbour.com and look for signs for updates

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS

GARDENING

FOR YOU! Call 310.3535

GARDENING

Shawn’s Mowing

FRIENDLY FRANK

250 850 9116 Friendly service Community involved

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ELECTRICAL JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls.

John, C.R. 250-914-3532 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)

GARDENING HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Join Our Management Team...

STORE MANAGER TRAINEES

Think about a career with the leader in convenience retailing and you'll find:

COURTENAY/CAMPBELL VANCOUVERRIVER ISLAND

s Exciting career training programs s Real opportunities for advancement s An outstanding benefits package

We are hiring Store Manager Trainees who are looking for a great place to grow a career in retail.

If you are an ambitious, customer-focused individual we want to meet you.

Our company provides the size and growth that can take you wherever you want to go.

When you see what 7-Eleven has to offer, you’ll take a second look.

Apply with cover letter and resume online at CAREERS.7-ELEVEN.COM We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for responding, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CAREERS.7-ELEVEN.COM

RENUABLE RESOURCES up to

60% off

Landscaping Products

250-287-8640 4001 Mid Port Road SHAWNS’ MOWING Lawn & Garden Services, including dump runs, gutters, etc. Call 250-850-9116.

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

IMPROVE YOUR SPACE Design Ideas Carpentry, Re-Facing Fireplaces & Ceramic Tile, Windows & Doors, Bathrooms General Renovations, 30 Years Experience.

For FREE ESTIMATE call

STEVE 250-287-0083

PAINTING

FISH HEALTH TECHNICAL MANAGER

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

250-204-4417.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and hard working professional to join our Fish Health team at Mainstream Canada.

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

Our company is part of the Cermaq group, an international aquaculture company. We are growth oriented, focusing on being one of the major global salmon farming companies. We strive for quality of our product, safe working environments and sustainable aquaculture.

We are seeking to fill the new position of Fish Health Technical Manager. Working from our Campbell River Office, with our Fish Health Manager & Veterinarian, you will focus on research initiatives, regulatory compliance, fish health investigations and coordinating technical projects.

The ideal applicant will have post graduate education in aquaculture, fish health or veterinary medicine. They must be comfortable working within a team or in a leading role. Strong coordination and communication skills are essential. Experience with advanced data analysis and coordinating applied research projects is an asset.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We also offer a corporate bonus program, excellent company paid benefits package, and a matching retirement fund plan.

You can find out more about our operations at: www.mainstreamcanada.com If you have the skills we are looking for, and you would like to become part of our successful team, please forward a resume by May 27, 2011, in person, by fax or e-mail to: Mainstream Canada #203 – 919 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C2 Fax: (250) 286-0042 E-Mail: careers@mainstreamcanada.com

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS ROOFING New roofs, cedar, steel & more. Install skylights & repairs to all kinds of roofs.

20+ yrs experience.

Professional & quality work.

WCB. standards. Reasonable rates, very good references.

Free estimates. 250-338-0525.

PETS

HIDE-A-BED and matching chair, $60. Child white head board, $25. 250-923-1885.

Kenmore stove/oven. Beige. all reconditioned. $75. Delivery possible 250-830-1676 WATER COOLER, white, stainless steel reservoir, immaculate, $40. (250)287-7869

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

FURNITURE Floral Couch $150, blue/pink couch $150, love seat $125, sturdy pine chest of drawers $100, beige easy chair $50, decorative stacking stools $50, wooden dinette table/4 chairs $150, blue ottoman $10. 250202-2811

HAY SALE $5.00 per bale.

Green. Excellent quality hay on a first come basis order now at Tranquility Ranch. 250338-0557. 250-650-0204

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $300 Kenmore Washer Dryer. Lg capacity, heavy duty. All reconditioned 3 mth warr. $225 Del pos. 250-830-1676

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft.

4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub.

Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World!

Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property.

Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

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!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

2 COMMERCIAL steel saw horses, $295 obo. Stainless steel walking plank also included. Call 250-287-3639.

FLAT DECK TANDEM axle trailer, 18 ft. Good shape. Asking $2000. Call Cal at 250923-1706 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

DOUBLE WIDE 24-60, 2 bed.

1 master bed. walk in closet, no hallways, great deal 755-2nd Ave. Call Marilyn 504-856-4891

REAL ESTATE

WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models.

Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available.

The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MORTGAGES

FOR SALE $220,000 - 1/2 acre, 1,150sq.ft. dereg. mobile w/additions & many updates.

2,000sq.ft. shop, ocean/mtn field view, near beach Lambeth Rd, Oyster River. Call 250923-6018

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

HANDYMAN SPECIAL $129,000 - Only 4K Down!

Owner Financing!

1650 - 19 Ave. Campbell River www.wesellhomesbc.com

Call: 250-616-9053 LAKE COWICHAN /Caycuse Gilgan Rd. Well maintained 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2ba, 5 acres usable timbered land, garage. located a stone throw from the pristine lake priced to sell at $435k 250-478-2648, 250-745-3387. By appt ONLY

FOUND SOMETHING? Call 310.3535 TOWNHOUSES

• Galley Kitchen with dishwasher • Hardwood floors Available Now Roy (250) 850-1427 visit our website www.dumacholdings.com

Newly renovated and bright bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom suites with view.

• Telus & Shaw hookup • On Site laundry • Free heat • Free hot water - No pets.

Call 1-250-702-0030

CAMPBELL RIVER: 2bdrm Santa Barbara Apts located near Merecroft shopping Centre. Quiet, clean building. Includes storage room & prkg. $625/mo. Sorry no pets.

Please call 250-923-4594.

BEECHWOOD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm suite. Clean, quiet building. Easy access to Rotary park. No Pets! 250-923-2816 BRIGHT 2-BDRM, great view!

Downtown area, newly reno’d. $750./mo. (250) 202-4151.

CAMPBELL RIVER- 1 bdrm, on site laundry. Refs. N/S sm pet ok. Minimum 1 yr lease. $600. (250)202-2654.

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

2 Bdrm Apt. Available Immediately 1 Bdrm Apt. Available Immediately • Heat & Hot Water Incl.

• Adult Oriented • Clean, Quiet, Secure Building • Indoor Cat Welcome • Onsite Coin Laundry Facilities

Call (250) 914-0105 to view.

www.webuyhomesbc.com

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FEED & HAY FIRST CUT hay, $6.50/bale.

Large volume discount available.

Please call (250) 218-2082 or email: info@seaviewgamefarm.com

534 Cedar St Campbell River • 2 Bdrm suite $800.00 590 Cedar St Campbell River • 2 Bdrm suite $900.00

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom level entry patio home in adult complex. 5 appliances, bell system, gas bbq, patio set, and carport included. $1025.00 per month. No smokers & no pets Call after 6pm 250-923-4018.

CAMPBELL RIVER Ocean view condo.

Spacious, well maintained bldg., 2Bedroom, in-suite washer & dryer, very quiet building, non-smoking, minutes from downtown Campbell River. $775./mo.

Contact Steve 1-604-943-4134 for more info or to view.

TOWNHOUSES

Willow Point Newly Built Large 3 Bedroom Townhomes

GARAGE SALES PLACE YOUR GARAGE SALE AD IN OUR GARAGE SALE SECTION ON FRIDAYS AND RECEIVE YOUR FREE GARAGE SALE PACKAGE INCLUDING 2 POSTERS, A HANDY GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL GARAGE SALE AND BALLOONS!

North • North past the Campbell

Garage Sales River bridge

Central • from the C.R. bridge to Rockland Rd.

South • Rockland Rd. to York Rd. Oyster River/Black Creek • York Road to Black Creek Store #ALLÖ ÖTOÖPLACEÖYOURÖGARAGEÖSALEÖADÖÖ Out of Town ANDÖRECEIVEÖ&2%%ÖBALLOONS ÖINVENTORYÖANDÖTIPÖSHEETSÖ ANDÖBRIGHTÖYELLOWÖGARAGEÖSALEÖSIGNSÖ • All other outlying areas

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2555 Milford Rd, Sat, May 7, 8am-2pm.

CLARKSON AVE., area (Saratoga Beach), Sat, May. 7, 8am-2pm. Huge Annual neighbourhood Sale! Hossier cabinet, mowers, tools, collectibles, lot’s of fishing gear and much more.

North; 1521 Vanstone Rd. Sat. May 7th. 7am -2pm Moving & downsizing. Kitchen. ware, furniture, tools, clothing.Something for everyone.

North-4480 Discovery Dr. May 7, 8am-?. E. birds welcome. Lots of plants-veg,fruit, shrubs, flwrs. Yards of quilting supplies-magazines, books.

Oak roll top desk. Gardening supplies-hoses, sprinklers etc.

Crafts & collectables & more.

South-1682 Brook Cres. Sat May 7. 7:30 am-noon. Multi family yard sale. Tons of baby stuff & kids toys, housewares camping gear etc.

South-2706 Eden St. Sat May 7. 9-11. Garden/Moving Sale.

Pottery pots, ornaments, metal art, etc. Karcher 1750G pressure washer, homedics shiatsu massage cushion.

South-279 Maryland, Sat May 7. 8-1. 3 TV’s, climbing dome, golf clubs, 1 loft bed & 1 white wooden bed & much more.

South-380 Cottonwood Sat May 7. 8 am-12 noon. Multi family.

Collector stamps, plants, ladies golf clubs. Proceeds to P.E.O. South-540 Jasmine Cres. Sat May 7. 8-11:30. Huge family garage sale-something for everyone! Household items, gardening items, sports equip.

WILLOW POINT: 57 Vista Bay Dr, Sat., May 7th, 9-12.

Dresser, table, kids clothes, toys, deep freeze and much more... Rain or shine!

Central-1921 Sandtrap Pl Sat May 7, 1-3pm. handcrafted stained glass concrete stepping stones in time for Mother’s day.

Central-1950 16th Ave Fri May 6 & 7, 9am-1pm Giant downsizing sale. Something for everyone; tools, misc.

Central-1991 Fairway Dr. Sat. 9-12. Huge. Household, child’s chairs, sports equip. & more.

CENTRAL-361 Leeward Sq off Marina Blvd. Sat. May 7.

8am-12 noon.

Sandowne School 5th Grade fundraiser.

Games, lots of toys, NEW bike, exercise equip, misc household items.

Central-401 Dogwood St, Sat May 7. 9-12. Pegboard hooks 5/$1, wmn’s 1970’s magazines, antique wooden writing chair $60 & more.

Central-605 Cormorant Pl, Sat. & Sun. May 7 & 8, 7am1pm. Fishing gear, drafting table, highback leather office chairs, bikes, poker tables, train set, sewing stuff, captain high bed w/slide and tons more. 250-286-0229

Cats & Small Dogs Welcome Month-to-Month Rentals, 2 & 3 storey suites!

Central-621 Island Hwy Maritime Heritage Centre, Sat. May 7th 9am-2pm. In front of the Centre. All proceeds go to operating the centre.

701 Hilchey Road, Campbell River 250-850-3213 • www.broadstreet.ca

CENTRAL: 771 Ralph Hutton. Sat. May 7th 9am-3pm.

Something for everyone.

Central-Old Galaxy Theatre bldg. Sat May 7, 8am-12pm.

250 10th Ave. Discovery Youth fundraiser garage & bake sale.

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MINING NORTH ISLAND 2X3

Someday My Prince Will Come Celebrating the Royal Wedding in Campbell River on April 29 were (L to R) Carol Dennison, Lorraine Hart, Barbara Krack, Barbara Meehan, Pamela Hall, Anne Gearey, Colleen Falk, Sue Fry and, taking the photo, Pat Redhead.

BUYS

CHROME Parts & Service MINING WEEK - 2011 proudly sponsored by:

MINING WEEK

NORTH ISLAND CHROME 1377 Marwalk Cres., Campbell River • 287-9213

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RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm, close to town. Quiet, secure, family owned & operated. 820 Alder Street. $635./mo. Avail Now. Call (250)830-4056.

CAMPBELL RIVER, 2 bdrm.

NP/NS. $595./mo. 734 Dogwood. Call (250)202-0010.

CAMPBELL RIVER- beautifully furn 3 bdrm. Panoramic ocean views in quiet building, cable/phone/inter-net incld, $1150. May 1. 250-337-5487.

CAMPBELL RIVER, catering to mature people, newly reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Clean, quiet, secure bldg. Centrally located. Cable, phone, internet incl. Manager onsite, avail now. Call 250-203-8334.

CAMPBELL RIVER, Cedar Place, one 1 bdrm Apt. Avail immed. $600/mo. Responsible tenants wanted for a clean quiet building with family atmosphere. Close to hospital.

Refs req’d. Call 250-286-4881.

C.R. 1-BDRM, recently renovated apartment.

Well-run condo bldg. $650. incl. h/w.

June 1, Hans (250)286-1876.

ROTARY BEACH: 3 bdrm condo, insuite laundry, NS/NP, ref’s. June 1st. $1000 with lease. Call (250)830-0212, eve’s (250)287-7515.

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

DISCOVERY VILLAGE 104 283-1st. Ave Campbell River

Friendly onsite Managers 24 hr. One, two, and three bedroom apts, 3 bed. townhomes, 1 1/2 baths, set in a lovely quiet area next to the hospital & medical clinics. Schools two blocks away, close to all shopping & on the bus route. Ask about our bonus incentives and monthly draws.

To view please call Helen at 250-286-3890, or Christine at 250-287-1049 fax 250-286-3803 Zero tolerance for any criminal activity & drugs Furnished Bach. suite. Separate, self contained unit.

Close to downtown, hydro incl.

N/S, N/P. Call 250-286-6454

Water and City views.

Newly updated 1, 2 & 3 bdrms w/ large balcony and beautiful view. Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager

250-287-7763 APARTMENT/CONDO

MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. ORCHARD PARK Campbell River 1-2bdrm suite available May 15th • Manager on site • Secure building • Oversize Suites • Large/Quiet/Private yard • Indoor Cat welcome • On-site Laundry • References Required

Phone (250) 850-1303 to view.

From Monday - Friday 9:00am-5pm HOMES FOR RENT

For Rent:

CONDOS FOR RENT 1 & 2 bdrm condos located in retrofitted building with secured entrance & elevator access; suites feature 4 appliances, separate laundry room & patio; rents from $625/month; for immediate possession.

SUITES FOR RENT 5TH AVE SUITE 2 bdrm lower suite located near shopping and amenities features 4 appliances & shared fenced yard; for immediate possession; N/S; pets may be considered; $750/month.

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, LOWER

CRIME-FREE MULTI-HOUSING

MOTORCYCLES

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm suite in 4-plex near ocean, schools, all amenities, town Hardwood floors, new exterior, laundry, fresh paint. Available Now. $750. 1-250-889-9353. boarsnest@shaw.ca

1 Bdrm Bsmt suite with w/d, f&s. Avail Jun 1st. N/S $550.

Disc for seniors. 287-2745

OYSTER BAY area, ocean front 2 bdrm duplex, unique house, sun room, priv & quiet, F/S, W/D, woodstove, $900 + utils. No dogs. 250-204-4505.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS PRIVATE/peaceful acreage living 5 mins. from downtown.

36’ F/F fifth wheel, sat.TV, security, H/storage shed, mature couple, small pet possible.

N/S, ref. req. $750 plus hydro/phone. 250-287-4020

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BR. suite in Miracle Beach area. No pets, includes F/S, W/D, hydro, garbage, water. $800/mth. Call 250-337-5310.

Now offering Strata Management Services SEAVIEW MANOR, 1 & 2 BDRM Apts. Quiet, secure, includes heat & hot water onsite Manager. Call 250-2866513 or 250-204-5799.

ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

3 -4 Bedroom rancher, 1 1/12 bath W/D, F/S, DW, microwave lots of RV parking and storage, N/S small pet ok, available July 1st references required and damage deposit.

1250.00 per month this will be available for long term email: robshelly@shaw.ca or call 250-9235500 and ask for Shelly or Rob

738B BEAVERLODGE Rd, upper level 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, laundry facilities, NS/NP. Refs please $900/mth.

Avail now. (250)286-4808.

CAMPBELL RIVER: 3bdrm, Part. bsmnt, ocean view, cent. loc. Ref’s req’d. $850. Avail. now. Call Ed (250)287-0011.

FREE MOBILE Home pad & hydro in exchange for security of commercial lot, 5 miles south of Campbell River.

Call 250-287-9644.

CAMPBELL RIVER, centrally located, cute 2 bdrm house, ocean view, w/d, d/w, garage.

Lot’s of storage & large fenced yard, N/S, pets neg. $950./mo + util. Avail immed. Call 250339-9924.

COTTAGES

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

OYSTER RIVER 1Bdrm cottage, nicely decorated, close to shops/bus, adult bldgs. 55+ ns/np, cozy fireplace lndry avail. $625. Call 250-923-2994

LOST SOMETHING? Call 310.3535

SHARE LOVELY home on beautiful acreage.

Petersen Road. Bus stop and Convenience store just steps away. $460.00 includes all utilities, access to Sat. TV. $100.00 Damage deposit and references.

Pls. call 830-2354 days/202-4918 evenings.

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

Total Concept

ġ Westerley Close – 2 bdrm, 5 apl, avail in 8-plex: @ $850 pm.

Available now. ġ Waterfront home – near town for $1400 pm. ġ 3 bdrm ocean view apt @ $1000 pm all appliances in unit.

Available June 1. ġ Sunset Ridge has 2 units available at $750 pm. for singles with child welcome. In unit laundry. ġ 1 bdrm Apt. on Birch St. is available now for 690 pm. near hospital. In unit laundry. ġ Inventory wanted for complete property management. ġ

Willow Point Realty

Property Management & Realty Inc.

250-286-0110

• Close to Shopping and Park, 2 bdrm, 1 bath apartments, newly painted, heat & hot water incl., one small pet allowed, elevator access, starting at $750/mo • Close to Shopping, 1 bdrm, 1 bath apartment, quiet building, no pets, $650/mo • Ocean Views, 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, includes dishwasher & microwave, hardwood floors, lots of storage & kitchen cabinets, very quiet building, balcony, adult oriented, no pets, $750/mo • Willow Point Rancher, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath house, w/d, fully fenced yard, pet negotiable, carport, close to schools and Sportsplex, gas heat, $1,150/mo Call office for more rentals Rentals needed - approved clients waiting

2116 B South Island Highway Sunrise Square » 250-923-1521 Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm

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

C. RIVER: 1500 sq ft shop with 450 sq ft office space, 15’ ceiling, 9’ overhead door, downtown, easy access. $900/mo, avail June. 1. Call (250)286-1098 for more info.

MEICOR REALTY

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

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Beth Hamilton Memorial Diamond Bracelet Raffle: Tickets for the raffle will be on sale beginning May 6 just before Mothers Day and will be drawn at the Rod Brind’Amour Cystic Fibrosis Golf Classic dinner on June 25.

T he winner will receive a 10 carat yellow gold bracelet which includes a centre .33 Canadian diamond. For the past 4 years Beth Hamilton organized a diamond raffle to raise funds for cystic fibrosis, the disease affecting her son Michael. Sadly Beth lost her own battle with multiple myeloma less than a year ago. CF chapter members have organized the raffle this year to honour the memory of Beth who was a dedicated volunteer. Tickets for the bracelet which is donated by Preston Jewellers, Corona Jewellery of Canada and Neal Hamilton will be available at Preston Jewellers until June 24 and Discovery Foods on May 6-7.

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Gymnast ‘beams’ with silver medal Aimee Clark rebounds after error

Everyone makes mistakes, even judges.

That’s what Aimee Clark found out at the Wester n Canadian Gymnastics Championships in Grand Prairie, Alberta.

T he member of the Campbell River Gymnastics Association is one of the top gymnasts in B.C., in the Level 5 division, and qualified for the Westerns at a recent meet in Surrey.

“This was her first time at a competition this big and she handled the pressure well,” said coach Todd Sader.

Clark finished in ninth place despite a judging error which would have given her fifth All-Around.

She did make a couple of minor errors, one on the floor and two on the bars which cost her a podium finish. On the bars, she lost a half point on a free hip to handstand that was short and an early release on a shoot up to the high rail which created a muscled swing to handstand cost her another half a point.

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Conner Skuse races in the 200-metre butterfly. He led the day for the Killer Whales with five gold medals.

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Aimee Clark of the Campbell River Gymnastics Club helped Team B.C. win gold at the Western Canadian Championships. She also won a silver medal on the balance beam.

But Clark and her B.C. teammates did come home with the gold medal in the team finals against clubs from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

T h e i n d iv i d u a l finals were held on the second day of competition where Clark qualified for two events, balance beam and vault.

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The Campbell River Killer Whales put in their best performance of the year at the Pacific Coast Wavemaker Invitational in Victoria.

The Killer Whales challenged the bigger teams and came home with third overall out of 12 teams.

“Our team did exceptional at this swim meet,” said coach Chris Koopmans. “We got contributions from everybody. The two teams ahead of us have over 100 members in their club, so coming in third with just 34 swimmers is excellent.”

Conner Skuse, 11, led the team with five gold medals, four silver medals, and set two meet records.

James Sidhu, 12, swimming at his first competition, was able to get a silver in the 100 metre breaststroke and three bronze medals. Rylan Valentine,

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“This was our first long course meet and, for many of our swimmers, their first taste of a 50-metre pool, They certainly rose to the occasion,” said Koopmans.

The 10 and over girls really shined at this meet, led by Melayan Beaudin who won three gold and two silver medals.

“Melayna really challenged herself in the 100 metre back final,” said coach Dave Healy.

Sydney Boyle also showed deter mination in the 100 metre butterfly coming from behind on the last 50 metres to out-touch her opponent. Boyle also received a silver medal in the 400 metre free and a bronze in the 200 IM. Cianna Dunn showed that she has been developing her technique over the past

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“Our club had a couple of break-through races,” noted Koopmans. “Mackenzie Padington came from behind to win the

200 breaststroke and qualified for the Provincial Triple-A meet and Jenna Beaudin executed a perfect race in the 400 IM, knocking off 33 seconds off her best time, to win gold and also qualified for Triple-A’s.”

When all was done, the club had amassed 25 gold, 20 silver and 20 bronze medals.

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played hard but lost to the Fraser Valley team, who went on to place eighth in the tournament. The final matches of the day included a close game against the Air Attack team from Richmond, and winning one game against the Kamloops Demons.

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The final game against Synergy included an exciting finish with Attack setter Jade Coon providing back row hits and a strong 10-serve streak in a 15-point game to seal the victory.

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length away from one he first time another to avoid colliI heard pine siskins, I knew sion. Pity this dowdy little finch, which is I’d be smitten for life.

A loud, distinct buzz- all too often mistaken for the slightly larger ing sound of rising sparrow. True, its “zreeees” caught my allover streaky brown attention and I looked colouration tends to up to see a large flock toss it into the LBB of them feeding at category the top of (little brown a coniferbird), with ous tree. It’s one excepalmost as if tion – dashthey’re all ing yellow asking the stripes on question, wings and “Whazzup” tail. In birdand never ing, as in getting an Christine Scott dining out, answer.

Island Wild always check Pine the bill. Members of siskins (Carduelis the finch family have pinus) tend to travel large upper and lower in flocks, and their mandibles with a combined song, once pointed tip, the better heard, is unmistakable. Few things cheer to open and feed on seeds, a favoured food. the air like a flock When the seed supof siskins twittering ply is plentiful, the high in the treetops, erratic siskins may singing their zippy stay the winter on little tune. It’s just a Vancouver Island, thrill to see dozens although some flocks of them crowding do migrate, and sighta birdfeeder while ings can be scarce. staying just a bill’s

These highly gregarious birds form winter flocks of 50 to 1000, and fly in swirling formations similar to waxwings. The flocks break into pairs only to breed.

In mating season, siskin pairs feed each other with tender gentleness, and the male’s colouration brightens considerably … the better to attract a mate, which is the way with almost all avian species.

Spotting a swirl of siskins and hearing their chatter makes any day brighter.

Attract pine siskins with a niger (thistle) feeder, where they may join a flock of their finch cousins, the more colourful goldfinches, house finches or purple finches.

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Troublesome landscapes? Try these ideas There are many homeowners who aspire to have an award-winning landscape.

The trouble is, not every yard is a perfect canvas for plantings. In most cases, there are one or more spots in a landscape that can prove troublesome and require different strategies.

One such strategy is using succulents and rocks to contend with the weak areas of the yard.

A rock garden accented with succulent plants can help make the most of dry

patches or areas of steep inclines where planting lawn or other foliage is difficult.

Other areas of the yard may be marred by tree roots or sandy soil.

Providing remedies for these areas can be as simple as arranging low-maintenance plants and decorative rocks.

Succulents are plants that thrive with minimal care and water.

They store water in their leaves (cacti are a subset of succulents).

Because they are drought-

tolerant, succulents work well in sandy soil or areas that tend to be dry. They also produce shallow roots, which helps them thrive even in poor soil.

Many succulents are perennial plants, meaning they will come back year after year.

They also work well in containers, which can be moved and rearranged to create different looks all around the yard.

To accent succulents in the garden, homeowners can enhance them with rocks and other decorative

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Rocks will help improve water flow and prevent runoff of soil.

O f t e n t i m e s, g a rd e n ers can take a clipping of a succulent plant and replant it somewhere else.

This makes succulents an affordable addition to the yard because they can typically spread and prosper easily.

Here are some popular succulents that can adapt to many landscapes: ● Hens and chicks: These spreading plants are lowgrowing green leaves that

form rosettes. Each rosette can grow around 5 inches wide. ● Autumn Joy: This succulent emerges in very early spring and develops into a dense, cabbage-shaped plant. Late in summer the succulent will sprout stalks of pink-shaded flowers, which will darken to a russet hue as the autumn approaches. A perennial, this plant requires almost no upkeep. ● Yellow Ice Plant:A lateblooming, flowering succulent that features yellow blooms against dark foli-

age. The foliage turns red in the winter. ● Agave: A large succulent with blade-like foliage.

It enjoys full sun but thrives in partial shade as well. ● Jade: The tree-like variety Crassula ovata can grow up to 6 feet tall. It prefers full sun and drying out between watering. ● Aloe: This healing plant is a succulent that can be a welcome addition to the landscape.

Troublesome areas in the landscape can be remedied with beautiful, low-maintenance succulent plants.

The Heart of Your Backyard – the wooden deck Building a Deck. Thinking of building a brand new deck?

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years old, consider a resurfacing project.

This is where the decking surface is replaced, while the substructure remains.

(It’s always a good idea to have a decking professional check the entire deck for soundness.) Resurfacing is easy, and it’s a great way to refresh your outdoor living areas without blowing your budget.

Maintaining a deck.

Every building material

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Once a year, check your deck to see if it needs cleaning or perhaps another coat of sealant.

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Home Improvement: Top tips for the best first impression It’s called “curb appeal,” that good impression people get of your home when they pull up in a car, or when walking by.

Real estate agents can be as pleased with exterior curb appeal as they are with a well-maintained house on the inside. When it comes to residential property value, this book is indeed judged by its cover.

Exterior trouble areas include peeling paint; rotting wood on window frames; buckled roof shingles; overgrown shrubs; ignored lawns; and weeds growing through interlock paths, steps and the driveway.

“The lawns and landscaping that frame our home are as important as the quality inside,” says Reinie Drygala, lawncare products manager for Clear Choice, a leading name in innovative garden products. “And the good news is: when it comes to first impressions just a few little tips and tricks can make a big difference quickly.

“If you’re frustrated about overgrown weeds, for example, the newest herbicide technology is tackling that,” Drygala continued. “Now there are alternatives to traditional herbicides that effectively kill weeds, but also provide the homeowner with options if they are looking for ways

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In addition to beautifying your lawn, try these quick tricks to give your home instant curb appeal: ● Scrape and spot-paint problem areas.

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Green Technology For Your Home Perhaps no decade has witnessed more rapid technological advancements than the opening decade of the 21st century.

At the turn of the century, cellular phones had still yet to catch on universally, and few households had high-definition televisions. Ten years later, cell phones are so prevalent even many school-aged children have them, and rare is the household that has not embraced HDTV. And technology has advanced in other areas as well. Among the more notable advancements is the increase in ecofriendly technologies.

Homeowners hoping to make their homes more environmentally friendly have a host of options at

their beck and call that enable them to do just that. No matter which area of the home needs to be addressed, chances are homeowners can find ways to improve their homes in an eco-friendly way.

Carpeting Cost-conscious homeowners often love how eco-friendly carpeting options are typically lower in price.

Recyclable carpets require few, if any, toxic materials to manufacture.

What’s more, homeowners who enjoy changing their home’s decor from time to time will find ecofriendly carpet tiles are easy to install and subsequently replace when the

When building a dream home, homeowners also have a host of green building materials at their disposals. Be it mold-resistant drywall made from recycled paper or eco-friendly siding options, homeowners building their dream home or adding on to an existing home can choose eco-friendly building materials for both the interior and exterior of their homes.

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Fortunately, there are several eco-friendly flooring options that use recycled and reliable wood from old buildings.

In addition, homeowners can choose eco-friendly options like cork, rubber or even bamboo for their home’s flooring.

But eco-friendly flooring is not necessarily limited to wood flooring.

Recyclable linoleum flooring is also available, and these new products are typically far less toxic than the linoleum floors of yesteryear.

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An increasing percentage of homeowners prefer wood flooring over carpet-

Working from home has steadily grown in popularity as technology has made

itch to change a home’s interior arises.

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it easier for employees to get their work done without having to head into the office.

For homeowners who want to add a home office to their homes, it’s easy to make that home office environmentally friendly.

Lighting fixtures are often a primary concern when designing a home office, in which men and women want to mirror the well-lit environment they’re accustomed to at traditional office buildings.

To illuminate the room in an effective and ecofriendly way, individuals can install LED lighting fixtures.

Such fixtures have a long life expectancy and use far less energy than their

incandescent counterparts.

Another way to go green at the home office without spending much money is to make room for some plants in the office.

Plants will absorb toxins in the air and also improve the indoor air quality, which many office workers cite as a problem in traditional offices that don’t place too great an emphasis on indoor air quality.

When going green, it’s easy to assume technology will be detrimental to the environment.

However, advancements in eco-friendly technology have made it easier for homeowners to build their dream homes in ecofriendly ways.

How to Avoid Do-It-Yourself Project Injuries Tough economic times call for even tougher measures – and for many homeowners this means getting hands-on with home improvement projects.

Although DIY projects can save money in theory, they also may result in a trip to the hospital if safety precautions aren’t followed.

According to recent statistics, 85 per cent of homeowners are tackling projects around the house rather than hiring outside contractors.

In this difficult economy, emergency rooms are see-

ing an influx of people coming in with injuries ranging from lacerations to puncture wounds from nail guns.

John and Jane Do-ItYourselfer has easy access to home-improvement supplies and tools at the local home center. He or she also may be inspired by any of the myriad shows on television instructing individuals to give renovations a try.

However, many homeowners are not schooled in proper safety procedures or do not know how to use tools correctly. This is a

recipe for injury.

Common injuries include: ● falls from ladders or scaffolding ● hand and finger injuries -- including amputation -- from power saws and grinder/sanders ● nail gun injuries; since 1991, these injuries have increased by 200 percent ● eye injuries and breathing difficulties Homeowners should con-

sider the risks of improvements before beginning.

They should also take precautions to do improvements in the safest manner possible. ● Always read the manufacturers’ safety information and usage guidelines for any tools before the are put to use. ● Turn off electrical current to rooms and outlets prior to doing any electrical repairs. ● Wear proper safety equipment, including gog-

gles, dust masks or respirators, boots, and gloves. ● Store chemicals in a locked cabinet or on a high shelf out of reach of children and pets. ● Be cautious of power cords. Always unplug tools and turn off the switches when the item is not in use. ● Do not climb past the top rung of ladders. Do not use furniture or stacked items as a ladder. ● Jobs such as electrical

work, roof work, gas projects, or major plumbing issues are better left to a skilled contractor. ● Make sure drill bits and saw blades are sharp. Dull tools can result in injuries. ● Keep fire extinguishers and a good first aid kit readily available at all times.

There is no cost savings that make risking a disability worth it.

If a project is beyond an individual’s scope of ability, hire a professional instead.

Make Entertaining the Focal Point of Kitchen “No matter where I serve my guests, it seems they like my kitchen best.”

This saying has adorned wall plaques in many people’s kitchens, and for most individuals the sentiment is quite true.

The kitchen tends to be the gathering place for the family.

When thinking about renovating the kitchen, it pays to have entertaining in mind.

It is widely known that improvements to kitchens and bathrooms often reap the greatest return on investment.

When making changes to the kitchen, paying attention to the trend of kitchen entertaining can make the room even more valuable – should a homeowner choose to sell at a later

point in time.

Gearing renovations around kitchen entertaining also can make the space desireable for current homeowners.

Here are some renovation decisions to consider that can make the kitchen an ideal gathering spot for family and friends. ● Space: The best kitchens for entertaining are roomy and feature an open floor plan. For homeowners who have limited space, the first decision may be to expand the kitchen by building an extension on the home or taking down a wall.

Many homeowners find that spacious eat-in-kitchens are preferable over a small kitchen and formal dining area. So if a dining

room abuts the kitchen, remove the wall to create a large kitchen space. ● Multiple islands: Instead of one large island, consider two islands.

They are less cumbersome, making it easier for guests to easily traverse the kitchen. One island can be set up with a prep sink and wine cooler, while the other can feature a countertop-mounted induction stovetop for convenience and safety.

A few tall stools around the back of one island can provide seating while prepping, or for simple conversation. ● Company cleanup: Think about large sinks that can accommodate tall pots and pans, such as a

double-basin apron sink.

Drawer-style dishwashers can be installed so that delicate china and glassware can be washed separately from grimy pots. This segregated style means homeowners can save money by washing smaller loads as needed. ● Gathering niche: A butler’s pantry or another alcove equipped with beverage center enables guests to gather in an area away from the main cooking and preparation space. ● Breakfast nook: Cozy banquette seating nestled next to a picture window is a great spot for early-morning coffee or when overnight guests trickle down for a hearty breakfast.

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– or even a fireplace next to the nook -- completes the warm and fuzzy feel of the area. ● Large table: Homeowners who do a lot of hosting can benefit from a table that seats many.

Purchase a large table or one that can be expanded with a drop-in leaf. ● Hidden appliances: The kitchen should be decorated according to homeowners’ preferences.

Key appliances such as dishwashers, refrigerators and even ovens can be masked with cabinet facing, so they blend right into the rest of the cabinetry.

A larger refrigerator with features for entertaining, such as room for platters or bakery cakes, is ideal for

the host and hostess.

A separate beverage drawer eliminates the need to open the refrigerator repeatedly, plus it’s at a great height for kids looking for juice boxes. ● Lighting: Homeowners should consider many different lighting sources.

Pendant lights over islands illuminate these work stations.

Recessed lighting under cabinets can brighten countertop areas that tend to be dark. A chandelier or bold fixture over the table shows off the amazing meal.

Because the kitchen is such a gathering spot, renovations to this room should reflect how much foot traffic and use the kitchen gets

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Mud Glorious Mud tips for your house (NC)—Any parent knows that children come with lots of baggage, literally.

Mud rooms in homes often become a dumping ground for coats, boots, knapsacks and sporting equipment as they enter and exit the home on a daily basis.

A little organization can go a long way in keeping this space neat and tidy and helping to prevent dirt from being tracked in and out.

Here are a few tips to consider when designing an effective mud room: Store It Storage is the most important aspect of any mud room. A custom wall

unit with built in shelves can store shoes and boots and free up floor space for a bench or chair, perfect for donning footwear.

Locker–style cabinets for each member of the family can help to keep each individual’s items organized in one spot and provide storage for off–season items that aren’t worn often.

knapsacks.

Step on It Slate, honed tile, cork or vinyl flooring is slip resistant and indestructible.

An area rug is also great to catch mud or dirt before it makes its way into the house.

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Hang It Hooks (spaced five to nine inches apart) allow for easy access to frequently needed items. For children, secure them about 35 inches from the floor, for adults, about 60 inches. These can be used to hang jackets, scarves or

Installing a wash basin and faucet can help keep those muddy messes to a minimum. Cleaning dirty boots or soccer shoes before you put them away cuts down on dirt and grit that’s dragged into the home. www.newscanada.com

Dan Gauthier with Kitchen Craft International Cookware will return to the Campbell River Home Expo to demonstrate quality cookware Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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A good first impression can move a buyer to take a closer look.

Landscaping boosts value

(NC)—A well–landscaped yard can provide a lot more than good looks.

Landscaping can also increase property value, eoffer home–energy savings dand provide privacy and rhome security. a “We’ve all seen how a good -first impression can move a buyer to take a closer look and be more willing to over-look shortcomings a propyerty may have,” say Carlo Racioppo, broker/owner at sRoyal LePage Realty Plus.

-“However, landscaping goes beyond curb appeal rand offers some added ben-efits as well.” e Proper ty value: In dcontrast to many home simprovements, the value of an investment in landscape improvement increases sover time, since the growth -and maturity of trees dand shrubs continues to -enhance aesthetic appeal. n The value of an attrac-

tive landscape to the selling price of a home is often cited at between 10 and 12 per cent.

However, a 2009 Virginia State University study concluded that design sophistication was the highest ranked factor to add perceived value of a home, followed by plant size.

Thus, securing the services of a landscape design professional could optimize your retur n on investment.

Energy savings: Strategic placement of trees around your home can significantly reduce monthly utility bills.

Deciduous trees, when placed to shade windows that receive a lot of sunshine, can lower energy bills with a lower draw on air conditioning.

Since deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter, the sun can shine in during

the cooler months, serving to warm the house. To save on heating bills in winter, a thick evergreen hedge can block cold winds from robbing a house of heat.

Privacy and security: A thorny hedge at key points around a property provides a good deterrent to intruders.

Prickly shrubs around windows can also ward off burglars, but be sure to trim back regularly since shrubs that have grown too tall can have the opposite effect.

Trees and shrubs also serve to provide privacy in a yard and to block unwanted views outside your property.

More infor mation on ways to boost the resale value of your home are available online at www. royallepage.ca. www.newscanada.com

Carrier Cool Cash offers rebates between $100 and $1,100 on new heating and cooling systems, but only available until June 30th.

The Livesmart BC program offers rebates between $500 and $1,500 on qualifying Energy Star p/u ratedcvr heating and cooling systems.

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