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RENÉE ANDORCAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
Imagine looking directly into the open mouth of a 2,500 pound growling griz-
zly bear and not being scared in the least.
Well, it’s a possibility without being a daredevil since a new life-size carving of a famous grizzly bear is all growl and no bite.
Owner of Knight Inlet Resort Dean Wyatt commissioned local chainsaw carver Glenn Green-sides to create Bart the Bear in the likeness of famous bear actor, Bart, who passed away in 2000.
“When I met Glenn I was blown away at his level of detail and I’ve always wanted to do a ‘Bart,’” explained Wyatt, whose resort features grizzly bear tours at Knight Inlet.
At just under 11 feet tall and weighing about 2,500 pounds, the wooden bear is a bit bigger than the real Bart was, as he was about nine and a half feet tall and weighed about 1,500 pounds.
Greensides said the carving took him 16 days in total. Start-ing with a 4300 pound chunk of red cedar, he carved the bear using a chainsaw, including the fur, then used smaller tools like die grinders to complete the smaller details like the teeth.
He said the head was the hard-est part, and took about three and a half days to complete.
He built Bart the Bear while staying at the resort and said at first he was a little worried
about bothering resort guests with the noise of his chainsaw, but it all worked out in the end.
“The last thing (guests are) going to want to hear is a chain-saw, but it’s amazing how it coordinated so that when they went on their excursions, their two hour excursions, it allowed
me enough time to do my work,” said Greensides. “Then I would run quieter tools and that when they would come so they could at least see something happen-ing.”
Although Wyatt said Bart the Bear certainly looks great at the resort, he doesn’t expect him to
stay there, as he hopes an orga-nization close to his heart will use the bear as an auction item to raise money to protect grizzly bears.
Wyatt is friends with the famous bear actor’s trainer, Doug Sous, who founded a
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Glenn Greensides is all smiles alongside his lifelike carving of animal actor Bart the Bear which welcomes visitors to Knight Inlet Resort.
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KRISTEN DOUGLASCAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
Council candidates had the opportunity to share their vision of Campbellton at the latest all-candidates forum.
Campbellton First, a group looking for improvements to the northern end of the city, hosted the candidates last Thursday eve-ning for a one-hour meeting at the Eagles Hall. All candidates were asked the same question – what are your priorities for Campbell River and how does Campbellton fit in? – and had two minutes to answer.
The 15 councillor candidates (councillors Claire Moglove and Andy Adams were absent from the meeting due to prior commit-ments) went first.
Unfortunately due to space con-straints, we can’t fit everything all the candidates said but inside this edition of the Mirror you can find information on every candi-date.
Brian Le Pas, the first to speak, said if elected he will create a portfolio titled ‘Campbellton’ and the councillor assigned to that portfolio would spend 50 per cent of his or her time on council working to improve the area.
Coun. Mary Storry said if elected she would lobby the Minister of Transportation for improvements to the Campbell-
Campbellton gets a little love from candidates
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Hundreds of Campbell Riverites turned out to honour Canada’s veterans and war dead at the annual Remem-brance Day service at the Cenotaph downtwon. Veterans (above) were provided covered seating. Isobel Warner placed the first wreath on behalf of Canadian Motherhood.
Korean War veterans place a wreath on behalf of the fallen in that conflict
A piper from the Campbell River Legion Pipe Band (left) provided a poignant accompaniment to the services. Later, serving members of the armed forces placed a wreath on behalf of military personnel serving in modern conflicts.
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ton area, specifically signage. She said she would also encourage her fellow councillors to work towards poli-cies that would benefit Campbellton.
“I wish I could prom-ise to fix it all, but the problem is timing,” Storry said. “We have financial challenges ahead and I can’t make promises I can’t keep.”
Larry Samson agreed the city’s financial position makes it dif-ficult to focus on beau-tification.
“We need to first increase the tax base, until that happens we can only do mini-mal improvements in Campbellton,” said Samson who suggested the city could maintain the sidewalks, plant shrubs and trees and work towards burying the power lines along Highway 19A.
Darryn Striga said helping Campbellton is what’s right for the community as a whole and said improvements in that area are “long overdue.”
Striga said it’s the proper gateway into Campbell River and as such, it needs to look the part.
“It’s the beating heart of Campbell River that soldiers on,” Striga said. “Campbellton asks for attention,
while doing so much for the city, and I’m happy to oblige.”
Sterling Campbell said if elected to coun-cil he would have Com-munities in Bloom look at improving Campbell-ton and erect ‘Welcome to Campbell River’ signs at the entrances to Campbellton.
“I will commit to working with stake holders to make seri-ous improvements to Campbellton,” Camp-bell said.
Sean Smith said he believes Campbellton is the best place for development but it needs to be cleaned up.
“People coming in are not seeing what they see in Willow Point,” Smith said. “Let’s bring Campbell-ton back (to what it was).”
Councillor candi-dates Jim Bifano, Patri-cia Gagnon, Ron Kerr, Peter Klobucar, Ryan Mennie, David Minato, Jason Price, Nehemiah Sloat and Mark Sulli-van also said they sup-port improving Camp-bellton.
The four mayoral candidates – Roy Grant, Walter Jakeway, Michel Rabu and Ziggy Stewart spoke next.
Walter Jakeway, the first to speak, said C a m p b e l l t o n c a n change its direction by electing a new coun-
cil.“In 2012 and beyond
we can begin to focus on an energetic future, with a clear direction,” Jakeway said. Jake-way said under his leadership, portions of the city that have felt ignored or short changed in the past will no longer have that feeling.
“With some simple creativity, Campbell River can stand out as an awesome place to live,” Jakeway said. “Don’t let the opportu-nity slip away. Together we can get Campbell River working again.”
Michel Rabu said his vision for Campbell River is simple – to stimulate the economy by bringing in new industry.
Rabu’s other priori-ties are to ensure Camp-bell River gets the new hospital it has been promised by the Van-couver Island Health Authority (VIHA) and to create a welcoming, friendly atmosphere at City Hall.
Rabu said Campbell-ton will factor in to his vision of Campbell River.
“I promise...to make sure Campbellton is brought up to where it should be,” Rabu said. “If you want change, vote for Michel Rabu.”
Coun. Roy Grant used the first half of
his speaking time to clear up some miscon-ceptions from previ-ous candidate forums. He said staffing lev-els at City Hall are down this year, at 193 employees compared to 191 in 2009. He said although it had been reported that the mini-mum wage of senior management at City Hall was $100,000 per year, the actual figure is $62,000 per year.
“Listen to common sense,” Grant told the crowded Eagles Hall. Grant said, if elected, he will be committed to assisting Campbell-ton residents and busi-nesses in enhancing the neighbourhood.
Coun. Ziggy Stewart, the last to speak, said he is committed to working with families to find solutions to the problems they face by increasing job oppor-tunities in Campbell River.
Stewar t said an increase in business means an increase in the tax base, which translates to more o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o improve Campbellton.
“I have the experi-ence and the passion to be your mayor,” Stewart said. “On Nov. 19 vote Ziggy Stewart for mayor.”
The municipal elec-tion takes place this Saturday.
Campbellton: Finances make it difficultContinued from A1
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The City of Campbell River’s Airport Authority oversees the growth and opera ons of the Campbell River Airport. The City is currently seeking four new volunteers who will act as Directors on the Board of the Airport Authority for a three year term. Directors of the Campbell River Airport Authority should have the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to carry out the du es of the Airport Authority Board. The Board is responsible for se ng the authority’s strategic direc on, for making decisions for the authority and for overseeing the management of the authority’s business and a airs. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in the avia on industry. Board posi ons are open to local and regional candidates. Interested persons should submit a brief resume and covering le er sta ng why they feel they would be a good candidate for this role. Responses must be received by 4:00 pm on November 30th, 2011. Please email your applica on to [email protected] or deliver hard copies by mail, courier or in person to:
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non-profit land trust, called Vital Ground, that works to protect grizzly bear habitat in the United States.
Doug “wanted to do something to give back to the bears, so he formed this non-profit and they started buying land, and now they control hundreds of thousands of acres for grizzly bear habi-tat,” said Wyatt.
Wyatt also hosts a group of Vital Ground donors at his resort each year in an effort to raise funds for the organization.
“I give it to them (Vital Ground) for really, really cheap and they sell it to them (donors) for really, really expensive and they get all the money,” said Wyatt. “When they have big groups, and they’ve had groups of over 20, they can raise sixty, seventy thousand dol-lars just by having the people come to the lodge.”
Bart was an Alaskan Kodiak bear who was trained by Sous in Utah since he was a cub. He was in many
well known movies, including Legends of the Fall, The Bear and The Edge, and he even appeared at the 1998 Academy Awards.
Bart died of cancer at the age of 23, which Wyatt said is young for a bear and was very hard for Sous to take, especially since
Bart was the first bear Sous trained and was part of the Sous fam-ily.
“He developed a form of cancer in his bones… yeah it was very sudden, it was very tough for Doug,” explained Wyatt.
“When Bart arrived (to the Sous’), their daughter arrived home from the hospi-tal at the same time, being born. And their first year they grew up in the crib together, the bear would sleep with the baby.
“The problem is when they get to be a year old the cub’s a lot bigger than the kid is,” Wyatt said with a laugh, when he explained that the bear literally did sleep in the crib with the baby until he grew too big. He said he expects Sous will come out to the resort and see the carving in the spring.
Wyatt is so impressed with how the carving of Bart the Bear turned out, he plans to commis-sion Greensides to create some mini Bart the Bears, as well as a life-size eagle in the future.
Continued from A1
Bart: Welcoming visitors
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Knight Inlet Resort owner Dean Wyatt (left) commis-sioned Glenn Greenside to carve Bart the Bear.
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Testimonial for Ziggy Stewart October 22, 2011
I met Ziggy in 2010 through his involvement as Councilor/representative on the Campbell River Future of Forestry Task Force. The Task Force, in conjunction with the City, is endeavoring to return a larger forestry and forest products manufacturing presence back to Campbell River.
Ziggy was completely engaged in the process and from the earliest days of my association as the Fibre Supply Consultant to the Task Force. I could see his passion and commitment to making things happen.
My view of Ziggy is a born leader who knows how to roll up his sleeves and get things done for the benefi t of the community. He is a positive community-fi rst type individual and will make an excellent Mayor for your city.
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“Catch it while it’s still hot,” restorative justice coordinator Kristine Atkinson said about emotion.
Emotion, not only from the victims of crime, but also from the offenders that come through Camp-bell River’s restorative justice program in lieu of facing charges and time in court for minor crimes.
“A lot of people (offenders) come in and they feel shame right the moment they walk in,” explained Atkinson. “They’re really embarrassed or some people come in in tears.”
This week, Nov. 13-20, has been declared Restorative Justice Week in B.C. Many communities in the province have embraced the pro-gram, according to a proclamation signed by the Honourable Ste-ven L. Point, Lieuten-ant Governor of B.C.
The program diverts minor offenses from the court system, and
Atkinson said the program works–even better than the court system with minor offenses.
“It has more impact on the offender,” said Atkinson. “The offender is still sort of reeling from what hap-pened, and the victims are still in that place of anger or sadness.”
Atkinson is con-tracted by the city to run the program and works 30 hours a week.
Usually within two weeks of a crime, she mediates a group discussion between the victims, offenders and police where the crime and the result-ing impacts on the vic-tims are discussed.
The Mirror sat in on a meeting on Monday. A 19-year-old man, whose name is being withheld in exchange for a look at how a restorative justice hearing works, was arrested for public intoxication during the evening of Sat., Oct. 30 in downtown Campbell River.
According to Const. Matt Holst, business owners along Shop-pers Row found 19 large flower pots and some statues had been flipped over the next morning.
Some of the flower pots were broken, and one of the statues had a fin broken off.
The young man in custody said that he was the one who had vandalized the area.
“You were extended this opportunity because you were hon-est, I guess, forthcom-ing,” said Holst to the offender during the meeting.
“And you didn’t seem like a bad guy when we were talking to you when you were sober.”
If he had been charged with mis-chief, the young man would have a criminal record, even if he got off light, through the court system.
Const. Chris San-chez, the other officer involved in the investi-gation, mentioned the offender was consid-ering a career in the armed forces, which would be unlikely with a criminal record.
A criminal record “is a very limiting thing especially for a young guy like your-self,” said Sanchez, adding that a record “probably would affect (a possible armed forces career) very negatively.”
The offender did not have a criminal history and had very limited dealings with police in the past, which was why he was given this one chance to avoid a crimi-nal record; if he is arrested for anything else in the future, restorative justice won’t be an option.
Holst said a reason he chooses to route crimes through the program is so the
offender see the impacts of the crime.
“This kind of allows you to put some faces to what you’ve done,” said Holst.
“And you’re going to put more faces when you go down and make your apologies.”
The offender went downtown and per-sonally apologized to every business that was affected by the vandalism over the next couple of days, which was many of the businesses along Shoppers Row between 13th Ave. and Cheesecake 101 on the Island Highway.
He also apologized to Downtown Business Improvement Associa-tion (BIA) chair Erika Anderson, who was at the meeting.
“I’m the one who hires people to plant those planters,” said Anderson to the offender, adding that the money comes from the BIA’s limited budget. “We’ve got to spend a bit more money fixing up the plantings so what’s that going to take away from?”
According to Ander-son, each planter costs about $45 to refill with plants, which all died when they were tipped over.
However, the plant-ers were going to be replanted within a few weeks anyways because of the time of year.
Anderson also pointed out that a
large planter owned by Still Water Books and Art was broken beyond repair and cost about $200 for that business.
“This has been a very slow year for a lot of businesses and a lot of businesses are just sort of holding on by their fingertips,” said Anderson, adding that spending money to fix the planters “is not insignificant to them.”
Besides the personal apologies, the young man must pay Still Water Books and Art $200 to replace the planter and do one day of community service to help him under-stand that a commu-nity is not a faceless entity, but is made up of individuals.
He is a carpenter, so he will also build some new trough style wooden planters which were severely damaged in front of Shot in the Dark.
If he fails to com-plete these tasks he can still be formally charged and sent through the court system.
While he spoke little during the group dis-cussion, he looked uncomfortable, and Anderson said every-one is different in how they show their emo-tion, but she believes he is remorseful.
“He was shaking and he was really red in the face right from the moment I saw him in the lobby. I think he’s probably just a guy of less words,” Anderson explained, adding that she thinks this discus-sion was successful.
According to Atkin-son, the program diverted about 70 cases from the court system in 2010, and she expects to do about the same by the end of this year.
She mentioned some minor offenses can take up to a year and half in the courts, and diverting offend-ers from that system saves time and money all around.
“We save tons of money. We save all the court costs, we save tons of money for the RCMP; the officers aren’t required to be in court. We save the time that it takes them to write up to Crown,” said Atkinson. “It’s an incredible cost sav-ings in terms of the time.”
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City council has already tied up fund-ing that could have been used by the future council in next year’s budget planning.
Last week, council agreed to commit to spending $1.4 million for upgrades to Robron Park, that include new bleachers, trails, an artificial turf, utili-ties and drainage and Merecroft and South Birth parking lot upgrades.
The city’s portion of the cost would come from the parks parcel tax, field user fees, the gaming reserve and the community works fund.
Ro s s M i l n t h o r p, the city’s manager of parks, recreation and culture said the city will apply for the province’s recently announced $30 mil-lion grant for local recreation projects. Milnthorp said the city will ask for 50 per cent of the project costs, or $1.77 million, from the province even though the new recreation grant will fund up to 80 per cent.
“We felt 80 per cent wouldn’t be consid-ered (due to the cost),
so we’re asking in the neighbourhood of 50 per cent,” M i l n t h o r p said at last week’s Tues-day council meeting.
Milnthorp further esti-mated that the federal government would chip in another $1 million for the project but said if the funding does not materialize or if it’s less than antici-pated, council could choose to make up the difference by dipping into the capital lending reserve, which would then be paid back over three years from the gaming reserve.
Laura Ciarniello, the city’s general manager of corporate services, said by voting to spend the money it will tie up the $1.4 million.
“You will see when you go into budget deliberations that these funds have been already allocated,” Ciarniello said. “My understanding is this money will be put aside and precluded from being used any-where else.”
Although council had to commit to fund-
ing the project in order to apply for the provin-
cial recreation grant, Milnthorp assured council it could still re-consider.
He said if, during budget deliberations, council wished to change its mind and free up dollars, it could rescind the motion to spend the money on Robron Park.
O u t g o i n g M ayo r Charlie Cornfield said he disagreed with spending the money right now.
“I think you’re com-mitting a future coun-cil to something that can wait until finan-cial planning, so I won’t support it (the motion),” Cornfield said.
Coun. Mary Storry questioned how good the city’s chances are of getting the funding it’s asking for from the
province.Milnthorp said it’s
p o s s i b l e t h e province could come back with a smaller figure but he’s optimis-tic.
“It’s a pretty s h o v e l - r e a d y project and I’ve had some dis-cussions with the (Minister of Community, Sport and Cul-
tural Develop-ment) and it seems they’re very inter-ested in this project,” Milnthorp said.
Coun. Andy Adams, who asked the city to apply for the provin-cial grant two weeks ago, said he wants to see the project move forward and suggested the project could be scaled back if the funding does not come through.
Coun. Claire Moglove said the recreation grant is a golden oppor-tunity for the city.
“I think we need to take advantage of any provincial fund-ing that’s available for this project,” Moglove said.
In the end, the motion to spend the $1.4 mil-l ion passed, with Stewart and Cornfield opposed.
THEY SAID IT: “I think you’re committing a future council to some-thing that can wait until fi nancial planning, so I won’t support it.”
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Campbell River’s student exchange program with its Japanese sister city is back on
track, after part of the program was cancelled this year.
Each year, Campbell River and Ishikari typically exchange two secondary
students for an entire school year as part of a sister city commitment. However, in June it was announced that no students would be going to Japan in light of the massive earthquake and tsunami that rocked parts of that country.
On Tuesday, Coun. Andy Adams, who sits on the Twinning Society Executive Board, said he had received some good news from the Ishikari International Association.
“I’m very, very pleased to announce...we’ve been given the green light to proceed with the senior exchange program next year,”
Adams said. Adams said two
high school students have already been selected to go to Ishikari and have started training and language preparation. Adams reminded council that the younger students (aged 11-16) from Ishikari will be in Campbell River during spring break through the Young Ambassadors Program.
The senior exchange program involves students in Grades 9-11.
The students will depart for Japan in August and while there, live with six or seven families for about seven weeks each.
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KRISTEN DOUGLASCAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
Campbellton First’s efforts to lobby the city may be paying off.
Jim DeHart, one of the group’s founding members and operations manager of Destiny River Adventures, delivered some good news to the members who turned out for Thursday’s meeting just prior to the Campbellton First all-candidates forum.
DeHart said city staff seem willing to help the group come up with solutions to improve Campbellton.
“A group of city managers said they want to work with us,” DeHart said. “After they sign off on the SOCP (Sustainable
Official Community Plan), we could be the first in line for doing an operational plan.”
DeHart said the plan would help guide the city in what needs to be done in Campbellton to make it more appealing and more on par with Willow Point.
DeHart, along with other business owners and residents interested in the well-being of Campbellton, forged Campbellton First in September. The group feels Campbellton is always last on the list, and therefore, is neglected.
DeHart said there are very little curbs and sidewalks and there are signage issues, lighting and safety issues.
The group’s first meeting took place on Sept. 7 and since then, has really grown.
There is now a 13-member steering committee that meets at least once a week and is divided up into a beautification section, an infrastructure section and a lobby group.
Members all paid membership fees – $10 for residents and $20 for businesses – but money is in tight supply.
“We’ve now gone into personal pockets for the steering committee,” DeHart said.
“We’ve already burned through the membership fees. After the election, we need to get some
support and some seed money to help with meeting costs.”
DeHart said the group also needs some funding in order to dig up the pertinent information to get started on the operational plan.
He said the group will continue to meet once a week and for the next six months will more determine what the priorities for Campbellton should be and what both Campbellton First and the city should be working on.
In the meantime, a Campbellton Christmas block party will be held on Dec. 8 for neighbours to get together over hotdogs and get to know one another.
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The day for our Municipal election is quickly approaching and there's one thing that every Campbell River voter must realize. We are already at the do or die point for our City. Up until this election Campbell River has had several successful major industries and all the spin off businesses that go hand in hand with these industries. The industries are mostly gone now and many of the supporting businesses are either gone or are suffering fi nancially.
I have lived in Campbell River for thirty fi ve years and every year my property taxes have gone up which just proves one thing to me. All of the past (including the present) City Councils and City Hall staff have not been capable of managing this City properly, even when the economy was booming. So how can any of them be trusted to lead us through the most diffi cult of times that are surely ahead.
I'm quite sure that if the truth be known, our City is broke or close to it. If this were not so then why has this Council and staff, behind closed doors, started to sell off City properties. Our roads, watermains and parks are in such a dismal state of repair and no money has been spent or set aside for their renewal. My understanding is that our watermains leak almost as much water as they deliver. And to top off all of this folly, the biggest employer (or close to the biggest) in Campbell River is City Of Campbell River itself.
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Theft from Winroc
Campbell River RCMP responded to an intrusion alarm at Winroc on Homewood Road at 10:25 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 7.
Police determined that suspect(s) had forced entry through a rear door and stole an undisclosed amount of money.
General duty and forensic investigators continue to look into the theft.
Anyone with information on this offence is asked to contact the Campbell River RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Woman backs into a plane
A vehicle backed into a parked Cessna aircraft at a business on Spit Road at 3:45 p.m. this past Wednesday. The responding investigator determined that the 53-year-old woman driver was backing up in a 2007 Ford pick-up when she struck the tail section of the aircraft causing significant damage.
No one was injured and no charges were laid in this collision.
Dirt biker charged
A police officer stopped a Suzuki dirt bike driven by a 26-year-old Campbell River man at 2:30 p.m. this past Wednesday.
The officer discovered that the man did not have a driver’s licence and the vehicle was not insured.
Additionally, the man was a vehicle impound candidate due to previous infractions.
A number of charges were laid and the motorcycle was impounded.
Thief leaves empty-handed
Campbell River RCMP responded to a report of a residential break and enter on Passage View Drive at 8:10 p.m. this past Thursday.
The property owner reported
that when he returned home he saw a grey sedan parked while idling near his residence.
When he approached it the suspect vehicle took off quickly.
Investigation revealed that the suspect(s) entered
via a sliding glass door at the rear of the home. Various
cabinets were rummaged through, however nothing appeared to have been taken.
Police believe the suspect(s) fled once they observed the property owner returning. Anyone with information on this offence is asked to contact the Campbell River RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Erratic driver in town
A patrolling officer saw a
1998 Ford pick-up driving erratically south bound on Highway 19A at Maple Street at 11:15 p.m. this past Friday.
The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and wandering into oncoming lanes.
The officer stopped the vehicle on Shoppers Row.
The driver, a 40-year-old Campbell River man, displayed symptoms of impairment, and he was arrested for dangerous driving and impaired driving, after refusing to provide
breath samples.
Vandal bustedTwo male
teens were seen smashing the glass of a bus shelter in the 700 block of Dogwood Street at 12:10 a.m. this past Saturday.
Responding officers located two youths aged 14 and 15-years-old.
The youths admitted responsibility and have been diverted to the city’s restorative justice program instead of facing criminal charges and court time.
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OpinionOpinionWHO WE ARE: The Campbell River Mirror is published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd., 104-250 Dogwood St., Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9. Telephone: 250-287-9227; Fax: 250-287-3238.
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Municipal elections lack the glamour of federal and provincial campaigns. There are no air-
conditioned tour buses, no packs of media clustered around the candidates, no rousing speeches broadcast on the nightly news. Stage-managed photo ops are few and far between.
The election campaign of a candidate for city council or school
board is a lot of worn shoe leather, knocking on doors, greeting people on the sidewalk, attending small meetings in cramped rooms. Some candidates
are so thrifty they even manage to recycle their signs from previous campaigns. But those humble candidates who are elected for municipal office will end up wielding a great deal of influence on our day-to-day lives.
The decisions they make will effect our communities in profound and lasting ways.
They’ll determine how much we have to pay in property taxes, and how that money is used or squandered. By creating parks and playgrounds, stifling or cultivating development, funding police and fire departments, setting aside money for the enhancement and repairs of utilities like water and
sewage, they’ll have a direct influence on the quality of life in the community that elected them.
But for some reason, municipal elections rarely capture the attention of voters; only three in 10 bother to cast a ballot. You can bet it’s those silent seven who gripe the loudest when their morning commute is delayed by traffic jams, the grass on their boulevard doesn’t get cut, they have to put another quarter in the parking meter or their child’s school gets portables.
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Centralizing services
The red-headed stepchild of democ-racy is shivering on the doorstep again. Most won’t open the door.
Local government elections are always overshadowed by louder events, and this year is no different. The “occupy” nonsense, the teach-ers’ strike, the precarious economy and the media’s fixation on them are part of the problem.
But let’s face it. Public indiffer-ence to local government has left it mainly to self-serving politicians and special interest groups. Commu-nity newspapers soldier on through the three years between elections to highlight issues and choices, but few people join the debate when it’s time to vote.
The recent Union of B.C. Munici-palities convention demonstrated this. Local politicians love to tell senior governments what to do. They’d much rather debate smart meters or bad old Ottawa’s RCMP costs than talk about their own per-formance.
Most of the mayors and councillors on hand were unhappy with the prov-ince’s plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general to examine the effi-ciency of municipal spending. Just another layer of bureaucracy, accord-ing to these experts on the subject.
At the convention, I asked NDP MLA Carole James about this. A veteran of local government, she observed that it would be awkward
for local politicians to go back to their communities and campaign against accountability.
There is much that is not discussed and it goes beyond technical details like performance auditing. How about amalgamation in places where there are clearly too many municipal boundaries, policing is fragmented and administration is duplicated? You won’t hear much about that, unless a lot more voters insist on it.
Business groups and community newspapers raise it, and it fades away. Not enough people care.
Few challengers and even fewer incumbent politicians signed the taxpayers’ pledge offered up at local election time by the Canadian Feder-
ation of Independent Business. It’s a modest proposal to match spending growth with real growth.
Candidates don’t want to talk about the fact that B.C. municipal spend-ing, adjusted for inflation, is now growing almost four times as fast as population growth. Pay and benefits for municipal employees grow much faster than private sector rates. Not enough people care.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is campaigning against contracted private development of water utilities. They prefer their high-cost monopoly. And outside their special interest support, not enough people care.
Thank you for publishing the interview with the head of pathology at the Campbell River hospital.
Without the courage and determination of people like Dr. Tabarsi we would have lost our full service hospital in the push by the Vancouver Island Health Authority to centralize medical services away from Campbell River.
It now appears VIHA is unrelenting in its efforts to centralize. By reducing staffing in the histology department at our hospital it appears that they have made it almost impossible for those who remain to do their jobs. From reading the article I felt there is a real risk that we may lose our pathologist. Specialists in this field are in great demand and are highly sought after, no one would take on this position with the dif-ficulties involved.
I can’t help but suspect that this would play into the hands of VIHA by leading to Pathology services being centralized to Victoria.
We cannot allow that to happen. We need this vital service to remain here in order to maintain at least a minimum level of care for the people of the North Island.
Our politicians have to step up and demand VIHA restore staffing levels to at least what they were five years ago.
Norm Babin
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School board elec-tions have become even more of an insider activity. To take one example, a school trustee candi-date forum in Abbots-ford last week started with a protest march by 18 teachers. They carried their message inside, demanding smaller classes, more
special needs support, the familiar list of demands in their dys-functional relationship with the provincewide bargaining agent.
Of course school trustees have no actual authority over these huge and costly issues. The province took away school board tax-ing authority long ago, because the teacher and support staf f
unions have the money and voting numbers to control low-turnout local elections for their own benefit. Now the unions have to settle for vetting candidates according to their will-ingness to lobby the B.C. government on behalf of unions.
( I f a n yo n e h a s attended a trustee forum that wasn’t taken over by teach-
ers, please e-mail me. I haven’t heard of one for years.)
There are still things you can do to com-pare candidates, and it doesn’t take long to sort through a dozen or two hopefuls.
Please, check this paper’s website for recent surveys and stories on the local candidates, and take some time on Saturday
to back the people who you think have the best experience, indepen-dence and understand-ing of the community’s needs.
Occupy the voting booth.
Tom Fletcher is legis-lative reporter and col-umnist for Black Press and BC Localnews.com
Continued from A12
Fletcher: Occupy the voting booth
Last Friday an ad appeared in the Mirror urging people to vote and listing candidates for mayor and council. Ironically it appeared on Remem-berance Day, a day that we pause to remember why we enjoy freedom of speech.
As well, another ad appeared touting one can-didate for mayor, council and trustee.
While I appreciate Mr. Smith’s support as well as others’, I did not solicite, advise, design or con-tribute to the ad and I defend Mr. Smith’s right to share his opinion as I do the Shamrock group that didn’t endorse me.
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A former Carihi grad won one of the most prestigious educational awards in Canada.
T h i r t y - y e a r - o l d Dustin Anderson was handed the Governor General’s Gold Medal Award at a doctoral level this past Thurs-day at the University of Calgary.
This same award was given to the likes of Pierre Trudeau, Tommy Douglas and Kim Campbell.
Anderson said he was shocked when he first found out that he won. And while he’s not used to all the atten-tion he’s receiving as he said he’s a bit of a “hermit,” he is proud of his achievement.
“It’s a little uncom-fortable, but it’s vali-dating. It’s nice to be validated, everyone likes that,” said Ander-son. “That being said, I’m not all that crazy about being recog-nized everywhere in university and it feels
weird.”W h i l e A n d e r s o n
said he won the award based on overall aca-demic achievement, one project in particu-lar was noted.
He was first author of a scientific publi-cation which found that two ion channels which are critical for cellular electrical func-tion in the brain actu-ally act together when they were thought to act independently. This breakthrough could mean advances in treatments for some neurological and move-ment disorders.
The discovery was made while Anderson was working on his Phd in neuroscience, which he finished this past June.
Anderson has been in school almost the entire time since he graduated from Carihi in 1999, starting with a BA of applied sci-ence and electrical engineering, followed by a BA of science in biochemistry. He then obtained the PhD in
neuroscience, and is now enrolled in medi-cal school at the Uni-versity of Calgary.
However, he said he was not so focussed on his studies when he was a high school stu-dent at Carihi.
“I was more focused on, well, being a skate-boarder and hanging out with my friends, and just being a kid,” explained Anderson. “I was by no means an excellent student.
“I didn’t know what I
wanted to do. I thought I wanted to be a profes-sional skateboarder or something silly, and so I was good at math and physics in high school, and I kind of squeaked i n t o e n g i n e e r i n g school.”
Anderson said after he got his BA in applied science and electri-cal engineering he worked as an engineer for about a year and a half, but decided he didn’t enjoy the work as much as the learn-ing, so he went back to school, and got his second BA and then his PhD.
However, Anderson doesn’t want to give the impression that slack-ing off in high school leads to numerous aca-demic credentials and a Governor General’s Award later in life. Once he entered uni-versity, he picked up his game and realized he loved school.
“First and foremost, I love school, I love learning. I mean learn-ing is my favourite thing to do, is to study,” Anderson said.
And even after all that schooling he still isn’t fully decided on his career path.
“I decided that I wanted to be a physi-cian, and right now I’m humming and hawing between two positions, either an anesthesiolo-gist or an emerge doc (emergency doctor),” Anderson explained.
But, while he’s unde-cided between the two positions, he said he will not take any more schooling after he’s finished the three-year medical school pro-gram.
“This really is it in terms of school, I mean there’s not going to be a fifth degree in my future any time soon,” he said with a laugh.
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OPINION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | A23
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Whether you are a long time resident or a newcomer to the mid-Island it is always a thrill to see or hear the honking as the trumpeter swans announce their winter arrival. I never tire of the beauty and elegance of these birds and continue to be in awe of their yearly migratory feat.
In one year they make the return trip to Alaska and back, during this time they breed and raise a family, often they run into severe weather conditions which takes its toll on the weak birds. There are seven species of swans in the world – the largest are the trumpeter swans, on average they weigh twelve kilograms and have a huge wingspan of two and a half metres. Adult trumpeters are snow white with black legs and feet, their black beaks stretch to the inside corners of their eyes; sometimes they are confused with tundra swans which are smaller and have a yellow marking next to the eye where it joins the beak. Juvenile swans have gray plumage with pink beaks, and muddy yellow legs and feet. Adult swans are monogamous and the juveniles stay with the parents as a family
unit for one year. These swans are very social in the winter, congregating in large numbers.
Winter migration starts with the first hard frosts that cause food supplies to dwindle, the swans must leave whilst there is still enough open water for them to achieve “lift off ”; they need a “run way” of water or ground at least a hundred yards long to become airborne.
The southern migration is particularly gruelling for the families and diligent preparation is necessary. The young swans need to be in top shape for flight and must carry enough fat supplies to last them for many miles before stopping to refuel. In the winter they mainly forage for root crops and grasses in shallow flooded fields, straining the food through their serrated beaks removing the excess water. With their fat supplies topped up and longer daylight hours they are ready to leave for their summer breeding grounds.
They arrive as new aquatic vegetation is emerging and the newly hatched cygnets dine on the exploding insect population.
Each year in the Comox Valley a group of naturalists and volunteers conduct an annual swan
count starting in early November continuing through March. Every Tuesday the count is completed in designated areas and the numbers of adult and juvenile swans
are recorded to assess the health of the swan population. Although the populations appear to be stable the future of their habitat is always cause for concern through development and encroachment of urban areas. Any day now M.A.R.S. expects to be called out to rescue a swan, many of the first year migrants will arrive severely emaciated, totally exhausted by the effort of migration. Too weak to feed themselves, often room and board is all they need to regain their strength before being returned to the flock. Due to the nature of their foraging,
which is often in mud or silt, they are sensitive to toxins especially lead that is absorbed causing the gizzard to become paralyzed, resulting in starvation.
Electrocution is also a hazard for these birds, often winter weather means poor visibility and the swans are susceptible to hitting power lines during take offs and landings.
Finally humans also are a source of harassment for the swans, if you wish to view the swans please stay at a safe distance or in a vehicle, they are easily spooked.
Our resources have been stretched to the limit. We are expecting a very busy winter season with all the severe storms that have already come and more predicted.
I cannot imagine the plight of our local wildlife if M.A.R.S. is no longer able to provide the professional care these creatures need to recover,we are pleading with the public for any donation they may be able to make, if you can help please call (250) 337-2021, or donate online at www.wingtips.org
To report injured wildlife call 1-800-304-9968.
Winter poses hazard for swans
Sandy FairfieldMARS Moment
“For over 30 years I have watched Ron Kerr work on a wide variety of committees committed to making Campbell River a better place to live and do business. I was impressed with the 7+ years he spent as a Director of CRTV. I respect the way this committee handled the controversy of its sale to Shaw, and its ultimate nancial gain to the shareholders and this community. Trial by re, as this decision was, is a good training ground to represent the tax payers of Campbell River as a Councillor. I believe Ron Kerr deserves your consideration when voting on Nov. 19th."
– Blair McLean, 50 year resident of Campbell River
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C i t y c o u n c i l attempted to make Pier Street safer for pedes-trians at last week’s council meeting.
Coun. Andy Adams said that during bud-get deliberations in March council had directed city staff to set aside funding for solar-powered pedes-trian crossing lights at crosswalks along Pier Street, similar to ones installed at the Dog-wood and Pinecrest and the Dogwood and Robron crosswalks.
However, Drew Had-field, the city’s trans-portation manager, told council in a report dated Nov. 2 that coun-ci l had approved $23,372 in funding from the gaming reserve for what was described as ‘Pier Street Traffic Control Light.’
Hadfield said during
budget deliberations council was provided with a list of detailed projects that included ‘High-way 19A and Fishing Pier p a r k i n g l o t entrance access improvement.’
Adams thought the funding set aside was also s u p p o s e d t o cover the costs for a light at the crosswalk in front of Quay West restaurant, the old Beehive.
“I may have missed it but I was certain we had recommended a solar pedestrian light at the Pier Street cross-walk,” Adams said.
“There was a lot of paper flying around but I know it was dis-cussed during finan-cial planning.”
Hadfield’s report to council said council could re-allocate the
funding towards addi-tional pedestrian acti-vated lights, in order
to cover the crosswalk at Quay West.
His report went on to say “it is anticipated that the available bud-get would be adequate for two or possibly three crosswalks.”
H o w e v e r, R o n Neufeld, the city’s manager of opera-tions, said after the report was written, he confirmed the pric-ing of solar-powered crosswalk lights to be
$16,000 per light.“We have an avail-
able budget of $23,000 so it’s doubtful
we would be able to do t wo i n t e r-s e c t i o n s , ” Neufeld told council.
A d a m s pointed out the re por t s a i d t h e re w o u l d b e more than e n o u g h m o n e y t o
do two, or even three intersections.
“My apologies, that’s my error,” Neufeld said.
“When the report was prepared we were under the assumption the lights were around $7,000 each.”
Adams, frustrated by the oversight, said if there was only enough money in the budget for one light, he would prefer it to be at the
crosswalk by Quay West.
“The number of near misses I’ve seen near Ridge Rider of people trying to cross to Rob-ert Ostler Park is too many for my liking,” Adams said.
Cornfield said he’d prefer council to stick with city staff ’s inter-pretation of the fund-ing allocation.
“I’m a little bit disap-pointed, I thought the entrance to the Pier parking lot was going to be improved,” Corn-field said.
“I thought the $23,000 was to fix that intersec-tion. I was pleased with the original one.”
In the end, Adams made a motion for both crosswalks to be funded, but in the event money runs out, to first install pedes-trian lights at the Quay West crosswalk.
The motion was passed by council.
THEY SAID IT: “The number of near misses I’ve seen near Ridge Rider of people trying to cross to Robert Ostler Park is too many for my liking.”
– Coun. Andy Adams
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Solar powered crosswalk lights cost over double what city staff originally thought
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | A25
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KRISTEN DOUGLASCAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
This Christmas you could help bring smiles to the faces of children across the world.
Operation Christmas Child, an initiative of the Christian relief organization Samari-tan’s Purse, is now underway in Campbell River.
The community is encouraged to fill a shoebox with Christ-mas presents for underprivileged chil-dren in impoverished countries.
This year, shoeboxes from Western Canada will go to countries in Central and South America such as Sierra Leone, Haiti, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Uru-guay and Nicaragua.
Recommended gifts for the shoeboxes include small toys, toi-letries and school sup-plies for the children. Boxes can be packed for either a boy or a girl and for either a two to four-year-old, a five-to-nine-year-old or
a 10-to-14-year-old.Deana Longland,
local organizer of Oper-ation Christmas Child, said often the shoebox is the first Christmas present the child has ever received.
“It’s encouraging to them to know some-one loves them and it brings them hope, joy and love,” Longland said.
Ultimately what goes in the box is up to the packer.
“Samaritan’s Purse feels that with each individual box that’s
packed, each packer has a child in mind so the boxes aren’t altered,” Longland said.
Last year, Campbell Riverites were very generous Longland said, and sent 1,195 shoeboxes to children in South America.
This year the goal for Campbell River is 1,400. Canada-wide, 640,714 boxes were collected while 8.2 million were collected worldwide.
C a m p b e l l R ive r schools, including Carihi, Cedar, the
Christian school, Phoe-nix, Timberline and Sandowne are all on board with Operation Christmas Child and are helping to spread the word.
At Carihi, the Inter-act Club took it upon themselves to collect boxes. The class has 100 boxes to give out and it hopes to get 100 back, full of presents.
“We’ve been to all the classrooms and a lot of teachers didn’t know about it,” said Rhiaanah Villalobos, an Interact student and
Longland’s daughter.So far, the class has
given out 80 boxes.“It’s a good cause and
kids in (third-world countries) don’t really get a Christmas,” said Emma Peachey, the president of the Inter-act class.
Longland and Villa-lobos will spend three days in December volunteering in the distribution centre in Calgary.
“We want to see the bigger picture,” said Longland.
To take part in Oper-ation Christmas Child, pick up a shoebox from the Discovery Com-munity Church (old Galaxy Theatre) or simply use any regu-lar shoebox or plastic container.
Then drop off your box between Nov. 22 and Nov. 27 at the Dis-covery church (625 11th Ave.). Call the church at (250) 287-8786 for drop off times.
For more informa-tion about how to pack a shoebox visit samari-tanspurse.org
KRISTEN DOUGLAS/THE MIRROR
Carihi Interact students Emma Peachey, from left, Chloe Howarth, Catalina Ken-nedy and Rhiaanah Villalobos, along with the rest of their class, are collecting shoeboxes full of Christmas presents to send to children affected by poverty and disaster in third-world countries.
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CITIZENS ON GARBAGE PATROL“Citizens On Garbage Patrol” need your help identifying areas where garbage has been illegally dumped. If you come across an area you suspect as an illegal dumping site please email a picture, details of the items and location and we will print it.
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Gail (Kipper) ZehnerApril 12, 1935 – November 11, 2011
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gail Zehner at Glacier View Lodge. Gail resided at the lodge after her husand Gordon passed away in December 2010 where they took exceptional care of her. Gail was predeceased by her parents William and Katherine Kipper in addition also her sister Edith Fabian. She has three surviving sisters; Dorothy, Betty and Roselyn. Her four children; Linda (Bill), Wayne (Terry), Keith (Lynn) and Steve will miss her immensely. Gail was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Gail moved to BC from Regina, SK and was a stay at home Mom who cared for her four children and her loving husband. She spent many years traveling home to Saskatchewan and Alberta to visit family members.
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It is with great sadness the family of Mary Gillingham announces her passing on Oct. 28, 2011. Mary was born in Regina Aug. 10, 1923 and met and married her
beloved husband Clarence there on Oct. 21, 1944. She is survived by her children Robert, Larry (Jenny) and Gayle (Peter), grandchildren Sandra, Scott and Catherine and 5 great grandchildren. The immediate family will have a celebration of life at a later date. She was much loved by all that knew her, lived a long and happy life. She will be missed, but she is now at peace.
Mary Gillingham
PLANNING/ PRODUCTION
ASSISTANTWFP is currently seeking a Planning / Production Assist-ant to join our Mainland Coast Operation located approximately 20 minutes north of Campbell River. This full-time 18 month term position may include some travel to the coastal islands and inlets.Reporting to the Operation’s Planner, this role will be an integral part of all business functions at the operation, aligned to support the overall success of the organization. Critical skills and experience will include all aspects of offi ce and data administration, reporting and analysis, accounts payables and receivables, in addition to admin. tasks necessary to support engineering,forestry, and production functions. Data management, invoicing and accounting functions will also be primary duties.
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FUNERAL HOMES
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
IN MEMORIAM
DONATIONS IN memory of a loved one may be
made to the
Museum at Campbell River Box 70, Station A,
Campbell River BC V9W 4Z9
(470 Island Highway)
287-3103
DEATHS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory ofRory Kevin Campbell
July 15, 1966 -Nov 16, 2009
As we loved him, so we miss him.Remembrance keeps him dear.
Love Mom & Dad
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING EVENTS
BREAST CANCER Survivors. River Spirit Dragon Boat Team invites all breast cancer survi-vors to join them at the fresh water Marina, 9 am Saturdays. The paddling Season is from March to November. You can join us anytime! Please con-tact Molly Milroy 250-203-2447 email:[email protected]
DEATHS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING EVENTS
CHRISTMAS FAIRSaturday, Nov 19, 10 - 3pm, 445 Merecroft Rd. Local vendors & artisans,home baked goods & lunch.
GIANT BOOK SALE held at the Farmers’ Institute, 351 Rainbow Rd., Salt Spring Is-land, Dec. 2nd - 4th, 10am to 4pm. Over 12,000 books. New books out each day, prices $1 to $3, with many “Unique” books specially priced. www.ssicommunityed.org or 250-537-0037.
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Please support ourwork in the community
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EVER WANTED to work foryourself? Do you love music?Established, growing recordstore in the Comox Valley. Allinventory,required equipmentare included. Exciting opportu-nity for someone with businessand marketing know how tohelp it reach full [email protected]
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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large &small fi rms seeking certifi edA&P staff now. No experi-ence? Need training? Careertraining & job placementavailable. 1-888-424-9417.
AIRLINES ARE HIRING-Train for high paying AviationMaintenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aidif qualifi ed- Housing available.CALL Aviation Institute ofMaintenance (877)818-0783.
Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance edu-cation, local and/or regionalclinical placements and someregional classroom delivery.Wages start at $30.79/hr to$40.42/hr. This 23 month pro-gram is recognized by theCRPNBC. Gov’t funding maybe available.
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MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’sneed medical offi ce & medicaladmin staff. No experience?Need training? Career training& job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.
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Missing you Missing you
today and today and
always.always.
Gail (Kipper) ZehnerApril 12, 1935 – November 11, 2011
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gail Zehner at Glacier View Lodge in Courtenay, BC. Gail resided at the lodge after her husand Gordon passed away in December 2010 where they took exceptional care of her. Gail was predeceased by her parents William and Katherine Kipper in addition also her sister Edith Fabian. She has three surviving sisters; Dorothy, Betty and Roselyn. Her four children; Linda (Bill), Wayne (Terry), Keith (Lynn) and Steve will miss her immensely. Gail was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Gail moved to BC from Regina, SK and was a stay at home Mom who cared for her four children and her loving husband. She spent many years traveling home to Saskatchewan and Alberta to visit family members.
Elk FallsCrematorium
Island Funeral Services250-287-3366
A28 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011
There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.
Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding &
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JOIN THE RCMPDEVENEZ MEMBRE
DE LA GRCxxAttendance at a career presentation is now the mandatory first step in the application process./ Assister à une
séance d’information sur les carrières est maintenant la première étape obligatoire du processus de recrutement.
CAREER PRESENTATIONFOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATORS
(CIVILIAN MEMBERS)
PRÉSENTATION SUR LES CARRIÉRESPOUR LES OPÉRATEAURS DES TÉLÉCOMMUNCATIONS
(MEMBRES CIVILS)
November 24, 2011Time and Location to be Confi rmed Upon Registration
Please send your résumé and cover letter to e-mail address below
Le 24 novembre 2011L’heure et le lieu sont à confi rmer au moment de l’inscriptionEnvoyez votre curriculum vitae et une l’ettre d’accompagnement à l’adresse ci-dessous
Interviewer/TranscriberThe Nuyumbalees Society is currently seeking two enthusiastic, articulate and diplomatic individuals to take on the role of Interviewer/Transcriber for the execution of a Liqwala/Kwak’wala language documentation and preservation project. The interviewers will be responsible for engaging in conversation with Liqwala/Kwak’wala speaking Elders and inspire them to share their knowledge. Knowledge of the language and cultural practices is required along with solid experience with Microsoft Offi ce products and a willingness to operate audio/visual recording equipment.
Nuyumbalees Society, P.O. Box 8, Quathiaski Cove, B.C. V0P 1N0;
Email: [email protected]. Deadline for application is November 15, 2011
School District 72 • Campbell River
School District No. 72 is seeking applications for Casual On-Call Educational Assistants and Casual On-Call StrongStart BC Facilitators. Applicants with Educational Assistant quali cations as well as ECE certi cation are encouraged to apply for both positions. For further details on these postings, please check the School District’s web site at www.sd72.bc.ca.
School District 72 (Campbell River)Casual On-Call Educational Assistants & Casual On-Call StrongStart BC Facilitators
VOLUNTEER REQUESTS
November 14, 2011
Search & Rescue: Volun-teers to be on call and work as a team member in re-sponse to emergency situa-tions. The next info session is Nov. 24th, 2011, 7:30 p.m. @ the Hall on Larwood.
CR Hospital: Thrift Store. Assorted duties ie: cashier, sorting and pricing. Evenings and weekend shifts needed.
Radiant Life Community
Church: Kitchen help doing dishes, clearing tables & chairs, cleaning, 12 pm-3 pm, 1 Sunday per month.
For these and many more volunteer opportunities,
contact:Volunteer Campbell River at
250-287-8111
Or check our website:www.volunteercr.ca
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
WEEKEND COURSE
FIREARMS TRAINING
& C.O.R.E.
Non Restricted & restricted.
C.O.R.E. Course starts:
Fri. Nov. 186:00pm-10:00pm
Sat. Nov. 198am-noon
C.O.R.E. continues
Nov. 21, 22, 23rd6:00pm-10:00pm
7522 South Dogwood St. Beside Granlund Fire Arms
Bay #4 Two pieces of ID required.
For info, contact:
Granlund Firearms -
250-286-9996
Tyee Marine -
250-287-2641.
HELP WANTED
NEW PREMISES/GROWING BUSINESS. WESTLINE
FORD IN VANDERHOOFLooking for Service Manager and Service Writers. Great
benefi ts. Send resume [email protected]. fax to 250-
567-9550
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
HELP WANTED
EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME DENTAL HYGIENIST
wanted for a progressive fast paced dental
team. Requirements: excellent communications,
attention to detail, team player, multi-tasker, and you
enjoy working with others this is the job for you.
Please apply to: Dr. Kevin Lathangue @ 150 Dogwood St. or e-mail your resume to [email protected]
Position is available immediately.
Experienced Orthodontic Receptionist to join our team. We are looking for a team member with working knowl-edge of Orthotrac II and Dol-phin. Email resume to [email protected]
HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Campbell River location. Guaranteed $12/hour, 25% profi t sharing, paid overtime, benefi ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and ad-vancement opportunities. Call 1-866-472-4339 today for an interview.
SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefi ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: [email protected]
We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfi eld con-struction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have construct-ed oilfi eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
OINCOME PPORTUNITY
GET PAID Daily! Now accept-ing: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com
TECHS LIVE Large in West-ern Canada! Go Auto has 23 dealerships/18 brands. Jour-neymen can earn $120K+. Specialists can earn $150K+. Full benefi ts. Investment Pro-gram. Moving/training/tool al-lowances. Apply now! [email protected], or www.goauto.ca
LEGAL
November 16th2:30pm to 4pm at the
Campbell River Community Centre
Opportunity to learn about 2012 Funding
Application.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Looking for a NEW job?www.bcjobnetwork.com
VOLUNTEERS
TRADES, TECHNICAL
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RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
1 Bdrm available immediatelyCedarbrook Apts, Heat & Hotwater incl, adult oriented. Call250-914-0105 to view
2-Bdrm available immediatelyOrchard Park Apts. Securebuilding, oversize suites, large/quiet private yard, indoor catwelcome, on-site laundry. Refreq’d. Ph. 250-914-0105 toview.
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534 Cedar St Campbell River
• 1 Bdrm suite $680.Available after Nov. 15
• 2 Bdrm suite $800.Available now
• Galley Kitchen with dishwasher• Hardwood fl oors• Child and Pet Friendly• References
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CAMPBELL RIVER: 1 bdrm apartment, close to downtown& Hospital, ground fl oor, 1/2block of Island Hwy. Oceanview off patio. Newly renovat-ed, cable incl. $650/month.Call Jorn 250-204-9120.Available Immediately.
CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrmin small quiet well maintainedcomplex near town. No dogs.$625. Available Dec 1. (250)923-3635.
CAMPBELL RIVER, cateringto mature people, newly reno’d1 & 2 bdrm suites. Clean,quiet, secure bldg. Centrallylocated. Cable, phone, internetincl. Manager onsite, availnow. Call 250-203-8334.
CAMPBELL RIVER, CedarPlace, 1 bdrm Apt. Avail now.$600./mo. Responsible ten-ants wanted for a clean quietbuilding with family atmos-phere. Close to hospital. Refsreq’d. Call 250-286-4881.
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 & medi-cal clinics. Schools two blocks away, close to all shopping & on the bus route. Ask about our bonus incentives and monthly draws.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
SEAVIEW MANOR, 1 & 2 BDRM Apts. Quiet, secure, in-cludes heat & hot water on-site Manager. Call 250-286-6513 or 250-204-5799.
ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovat-ed apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556
Turnkey Ocnfrt. 1 Bed. Avail. immed.N/S,N/P, $1,100/1,250 Mo. Call Carol 250-286-1187
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
CAMPBELL RIVER 2bdrm apt in centrally located 4-plex. Adult oriented. No Pets. N/S. Refs $700 +util. 250-830-4686
CAMPBELL RIVER- (very close to hospital) nice 2 bdrm in post in-beam style tri-plex, ocean views, garage under-neath w/remote door. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. Refs req’d. Available Dec 1 or 15. $795. Call (250)830-0130.
LOOK NO further--deluxe 3 bdrms, 3 baths, 5 appliances, garage, large yard. Ref. re-quired. N/S, No pets. 360 Carolyn Rd. $1100. Ph. 926-5501
HOMES FOR RENT
3 bdrm 1.5 bath rancher, Wil-low Pt. $1250 incl heat/hot wa-ter.Avail Immed.250-923-5104
3 BDRM House, Peterson Rd area, Campbell River. N/P, N/S. $850/mth. Call 1-250-723-5134 or 250-203-6628
3 BED, 1 bath, 1,200 sq.ft. F/S, W/D, close to Canyon View Trial, N/S,N/P. $900 + util. Call 250-287-7876
47-Dogwood St. 1800 sq ft. 3- bdrm 2-bath, convenient loca-tion. 1,100 /mo. Ph: 250-286-6322 or Cell: 250-218-1166
AVAIL IMMED. 3-4 bed. dou-ble wide trailer with F/S,W/D. $975/mth. Call 250-286-3074or 250-204-5005
RENTALS
HOMES FOR RENT
BLACK CREEK- 4 bdrms, wood stove, W/D, F/S. No pets! Refs req’d. $1000+ utils. (250)337-8005.
CAMPBELL RIVER, 3 bdrm 2 bath rancher near Robron. Garage, 5 appls, NON SMOK-ING, pets neg, newly reno’d, $1200. (Immed) 250-248-6875
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. $1000. /mo + util. Dec. 1st. Call 250-339-9924.
CAMPBELL RIVER ocean-front fully furnished 3-Bdrm, 2bath home. $1800. neg. Avail. Dec. 1st. Drive by: 1047 S.Island Hwy. 1-604-892-5134 [email protected]
CAMPBELL RIVER Ocean-front fully furnished suite, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, $900 neg., avail. Dec. 01. Drive by 1047 South Island Hwy, 1-604-892-5134, [email protected]
MERECROFT AREA- 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath rancher. 5 appls. NS/NP. Available Immediately. 681 Glenalan Rd. $1100./mo. (250)830-3232.
Small 1 bdrm house, N/S, N/P, nice yard, Suitable for 1-2 people. Drive by 620 Alder St. $850/mth. 250-203-2800
WILLOW POINT area lovely 3 yr. old 1300 sq.ft. rancher. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, all appl incl pet negotiable, Dec. 1. $1200. 250-337-1719, 250-287-6549
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
GOLDEN GROVE Care Fa-cility has immediate openings in beautiful home like setting for seniors. For a tour and info please call Judy or Rhona at 250-923-7049.
RENTALS
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
C.R.- ROOMS in large bright home. Responsible tenant 1)Lg walkin closet, own bath. Avail Nov 15, $500/mth 2)Share kit. bath. & w/d. $400, Avail Dec 1. Garage avail. Call 250-616-8741
STORAGE
12x14x30 foot insulated & heat avail. Anderton & Ryan Rd. $375/mo incl tax. Yearly lease. Dry, clean & concrete fl oor. Ph. 250-339-5775 or Cell. 250-218-1166
SUITES, LOWER
WILLOW POINT: grnd level, 2 bdrm, lrg living room, full bath, F/S, W/D, laminate fl oors, fully fenced backyard, 1 car gar-age, & storage room. Incld’s hydro/internet. $900, avail. Dec. 1. Call (250)923-6495.
CAMPBELL RIVER- lrg 1 bdrm suite, inclds utils, W/D, D/W, private, upscale, gas F/P. $700. Avail Dec 1. Refer-ences req’d. (250)902-8006.
CR- LARGE newer 2 Bdrm ground level suite, includes utilities, W/D, N/P, N/S refs req’d. $650/mth 250-286-3888
FURNISHED BACHELOR suite, avail Dec. 1st. Utils incld. $900./mo. 250-204-3861
ONE BDRM suites, clean level entry. Close to NIC, elem & middle schools & bus rte. N/P, N/S. $750/mth & 575/mth. Avail. Immed. All amenities incl except laundry. Ref’s req’d. Call 250-923-4322.
Unfurnished 1bdrm unit avail, Willis Rd area. Kitchen-ette, full bath, own entrance. N/P, N/S, No parties. $500/mth. 1 person only. 250-287-4238
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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Sleeps 6, great cond. well kept, fl oor plan allows for 6 to sleep comfortably, converts diningroom table & rear double bed. Kitchen incl. double sink, fridge, range & oven, large new awning, 460 Ford motor. Reduced asking $11,000. 250-286-4847
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For more information
check out the HomeFinder in Friday’s Mirror
SAT, NOV. 19 • 2:30-41424 SOUTH ALDER
$224,800Marion Krug
250-286-3293
SAT, NOV. 19 • 11:30-12:3022-391 ERICKSON
$249,800Marion Krug
250-286-3293
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-25 - 91 DAHL RD.
$329,000Marion Krug
250-286-3293
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-2:30380 SERENITY
$334,900Joanne Millar
250-286-3293
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-2:30388 SERENITY
$369,000Joanne Millar
250-286-3293
SAT, NOV. 19 • 11-12:30518 ISLAND HWY.
$339,000Joanne Millar
250-286-3293
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-34377 SOUTH ISLAND HWY.
$524,900Sue Thelen
250-286-3293
SAT, NOV. 19 • 12-161-1120 EVERGREEN
$229,000Ron Shann
250-286-3293
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-353-1120 EVERGREEN
$209,900Stephen Grant
250-286-3293
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1:45-33610 DAKOTA
$224,900Craig Spikman
250-286-3293
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-34377 SOUTH ISL. HWY.
$524,900Bob Davidsen
250-286-3293
SAT, NOV. 19 • 12-1:302634 SOUTH ALDER
$319,900Craig Spikman
250-286-3293
SAT & SUN • 12-348 MCPHEDRANFROM $259,900Don Frederiksen
250-286-0110Total Concept Realty
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-43321 WISCONSIN WAY
SHOW HOMEGlenda Johansen
Check Realty950 Island Hwy. 250-286-1187
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-3650 ALEXANDER DR.
$294,900Bruce Carruthers
Check Realty950 Island Hwy. 250-286-1187
SUN, NOV. 20 • 12:30-1:30418 QUADRA
$263,900Dean Casorzo
Check Realty950 Island Hwy. 250-286-1187
SAT, NOV. 19 • 12-11932 FAIRWAY
$344,800Kathryn Grant
Check Realty950 Island Hwy. 250-286-1187
SUN, NOV. 20 • 2-3661 THULIN$579,500
Dean Casorzo
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SUN, NOV. 20 • 1-43321 WISCONSIN WAY
SHOW HOMEKathryn Grant
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SAT, NOV. 19 • 2-3611 SPRINGBOK
$244,800Kathryn Grant
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SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-33325 WISCONSIN
$419,900 +HSTChris Baikie
Check Realty950 Island Hwy. 250-286-1187
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-21975 AUGUSTA
$324,800Harper Baikie
Check Realty950 Island Hwy. 250-286-1187
FRIDAY, NOV. 18 • 12-13647 VERMONT
Karol Power
Check Realty950 Island Hwy. 250-286-1187
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-21077 CORDERO CRES.
$365,000Ted & Terri Chalaturnyk
250-287-2000
THURS. & SAT. • 1-4GLEN EAGLE off Old PetersenLOTS Starting at $95,000
Jenna Nichol
250-287-2000
SAT, NOV. 19 • 1-3812 CORTEZ RD.
$249,900Karen Brotherston
250-923-2111
SUN, NOV. 20 • 1-2523 ERICKSON
Dave Hallworth
250-923-4350
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SAT, NOV. 19 • 2:30-3:303914 SEASPRAY
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$249,900Dave Hallworth
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ONE PERCENT REALTYVANCOUVER ISLAND
SAT, NOV. 19 • 11:30-12:302505 SOUTH ALDER
$226,900Dave Hallworth
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ONE PERCENT REALTYVANCOUVER ISLAND
Stop by the Campbell River Art Gallery’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Market Satur-day afternoon to see an
up and coming artist at work.
Charlotte Hood-Tan-ner from Merville will be at the Gallery from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Hood-Tanner’s bright and beautiful prints, cards and ‘love tags’ are featured at the Christmas Market this year for the first time. Hood-Tanner is an artist and mother who works as a teacher in Comox. Being with young people allows her to stay in touch with current trends, which inspired her to create her love tags – based on the idea of dog tags. The love tags are miniature com-positions meant to reflect the individuals who wear them, and are sure to appeal to those who love art and fashion.
Hood-Tanner is a graduate of the Fine Arts Foundation pro-gram at Capilano Col-lege. She then switched her focus to biology, but never lost her passion
for the visual arts.“Over the years, I
have always found time to sneak in the odd painting between babies, and have recently found more time to explore my art as my children are get-ting older,” she said.
She is drawn to bright
colour, which is imme-diately apparent when you view her vibrant works.
The CR Art Gal-lery’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Market, sponsored by Chan, Nowosad and Boates, Chartered Accoun-tants, is open from
Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Christmas Eve.
The Market features the work of dozens of artisans from Camp-bell River, Quadra Island, Cortes Island and other communities in the region. Shoppers aiming to support the work of local artisans as well as program-ming at the Campbell River Art Gallery have been flocking to the Market since it opened last week.
Be sure to stop by the Market this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to see the talented Char-lotte Hood-Tanner at work.
The CR Art Gallery is looking forward to fea-ture demonstrations from other talented artisans every Satur-day until Dec. 17.
For more informa-tion, stop by the Gal-lery from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 250-287-2261 or e-mail [email protected].
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The Campbell River Community Band has been tuning up for a fall concert on Wed., Nov. 16.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Carihi high school.
The concert, called Colours of Autumn, will feature music chosen for the fall months of September, October, November and December.
Director Céline Ouellette has used some of the band’s music budget – raised
from concerts like this one – to track down some unusual pieces.
The evening will open with a version by Chico O’Farrill of Autumn from Viv-aldi’s Four Seasons.
As a number of band members play in the Little Big band, the concert band has prepared the jazz stan-dard Autumn Leaves which features saxo-phone and trumpet solos.
Siorai September (Gaelic for Eternal September) includes
poetry, which will be spoken by euphonium player Doug Craig.
Eric Whitacre is one of the most popular band and choral com-posers writing today.
His October is the band’s most challeng-ing piece, with its soaring melodies and numerous changes of tempo and mood.
First clarinetist Ted Milbrandt will be the soloist in the evocative and haunting “utumn Soliloquy by James Barnes.
Ghost Dances was
inspired by the mas-sacre of Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee in 1890.
It keeps percussion-ist Ayaz Amlani busy in the back row and demands the utmost concentration by the woodwinds, who must improvise some of their music.
November is the season of storms in this area, and it is the same on the Great Lakes; storms are the inspiration for Gales of November by James L. Hosay.
The evening will conclude with a med-ley of tunes from Tim Burton’s The Night-mare Before Christ-mas by Danny Elfman.
The band has been together for fifteen years, mostly under the baton of found-ing director Ouel-lette. They rehearse together once a week from September to May.
Tickets for the con-cert are $5, or $12 for a family, and are avail-able from band mem-bers or at the door.
Campbell River Community Band plays the Colours of Autumn tonight
See a rising star at gallery’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Market
Charlotte Hood-Tanner will be the featured artist at the Campbell River Art Gallery’s Christmas market demonstration.
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The Comox Valley’s premiere dance band Time Well Wasted returns to Campbell River’s Paramount Music Hall for one night only - Saturday, Nov. 26.
Campbell River’s own Jacquelyn Block makes her hometown debut as Time Well Wasted’s newest member.
“Being in Time Well Wasted with such incredible musicians, and Juno Award win-ner, Sue Medley, is an amazing opportunity,” says Block. “It’s teach-ing me better stage presence and how to really have fun up there.”
As part of Time Well Wasted Block will be featured in a number
of songs including Lady Marmalade, I’m So Excited and Aretha Franklin’s Chain of Fools.
Block isn’t the only member of Time Well Wasted that calls Campbell River home. Horn player
Roger Kirk and lead guitar player Grant McClellan are key to the soulful, R & B sound of Time Well Wasted that fans love and love to dance to.
Featuring Sue Med-ley’s #1 hit Maybe The Next Time and Love Thing, TWW delivers a night of mega hits including Stevie Won-der’s I Wish, the Doobie Brothers’ Long Train Running, Michael
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Spin moveCampbell River Storm forward Rob Iszak spins in front of the Kerry Park Islanders net to score in Friday’s 6-2 victory at Rod Brind’Amour Arena. The Storm’s next game is tonight against Saanich in George Pearkes Arena and they’re home again Friday against Victoria for a 7:30 p.m. game at Rod Brind’Amour Arena. The Storm have won four of their last five games.
Nancy Greene ski league gears upThe first flakes are
starting to stick on Mount Washington, so it’s time to dig out the ski gear and get ready for another amazing season on the slopes.
The Mt. Washington Ski Club is once
again inviting all kids aged four to 12 to come out and try the Nancy Greene Ski League. This program teaches skiers the FUNdamentals of downhill skiing, including basic
skills alongside the technical aspects of the sport. While the Nancy Greene Ski League promotes skiing without the pressures of intense competition, skiers do have opportunities to
show off their racing skills in fun, club based events.
The Ski Club also offers certified coaches, small group sizes, extra ski camps, progress reports, family use of the club cabin, social
get togethers. For further information, you can click on the club website at www.mtwashingtonskiclub.com or contact Troy or Kerri Perras at [email protected] or phone (250) 850-2050.
Tyees play the role of spoiler
The Number 1 Auto Body Bantam ‘A’ Tyees played the roll of giant killers at the annual Tim Jardine AAA Tournament in South Delta over the weekend.
After going winless during three tough round-robin games the Tyees eliminated the number one ranked Coquitlam Chiefs with a stunning 10-5 upset in the quarter- finals. It was by far the best effort of the season for the Tyees.
“We had a game plan going in and the players executed it beautifully,” said Tyees head coach Peter Martin. “Not only that but the guys also demonstrated a willingness to compete that our opponent couldn’t match.”
Left winger Gavin Rauser went on a one man rampage, scoring six times in the victory. Tyees Travis Goodwin, Rio Massee, Austin Simper, and Grady McInnes also tallied for Campbell River.
“Gavin told us (the coaches) that he looks forward to playing the better teams – he likes the challenge,” said Martin. “His determination and inspirational leadership were evident not only in the game against Coquitlam but during the entire tournament. He showed why he’s our captain.”
Rauser recorded 12 points in five games and finished near the top in tournament scoring.
Injuries and penalties finally caught up to the Tyees in the semi-finals as they lost 8-3 to Seafair. The talented Richmond club went on the win the championship, defeating South Delta in the final.
The Tyees were down to just 12 skaters by the end of the tournament.
“We lost Rio Massee and Josh Coblenz,” said Martin. “And I know of at least three others that
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Deked outThe U-13 Breakers took to the Valley View field in Comox last Sunday. They played against the Comox U-14 Girls in a close game but the Breakers came through with a 2-1 win. Pictured, Kristen Gage of the Breakers battles for the ball with teammates surrounded to assist.
Bluebacks bring home a winThe young men took
the soggy field with good posession from the start.
Within a short time the Port Alberni squad showed that they were playing to win.
With tenacity the Campbell River Bluebacks continued their assault on the Alberni end and with the right passing, and a well placed kick, scored the first of what would be a hat trick game for Blueback Nick Silva.
The Bluebacks
continued to face opposition as the tuned in Alberni squad found possession and made numerous runs at the Blueback end with little success. Still a bit stunned by the effort it was taking to hold the line, the Port Alberni team answered with a long kick from midfield that floated a hairs breadth under the top bar to put it at 1-1.
The Bluebacks came back to centre and battled for the ball.
Within a few minutes of play a break-away with Brendan Travanut and Silva; a shot off Travanut’s boot and a rebound collection by the Bluebacks to find Silva’s boot to make it 2-1. With just moments left in the first half the Bluebacks looked a bit shaken once more as Alberni won a close battle in the box to tie the game the two a piece.As the second half began, the Bluebacks had a look of focus and
intention to win. Each goaltender was tested by an array of great plays and shots. Finally, with what was a nail-biting moment of bouncing, a touch off the hip deflected behind the Port Alberni goalkeeper making it 3-2 for the Bluebacks. As the half continued, the Bluebacks pushed the play toward the Port Alberni end and both teams continued to battle for that last goal that never came.
Tyees: Most SportsmanlikeThe level of
competition definitely took its toll over five games but I also believe we earned the respect of our opponents.”
The Tyees, however, did not come home
empty handed. They were
awarded a trophy and received a loud round of applause for being selected the tournament’s most sportsmanlike team.
The Tyees resume regular season play
this weekend with a road trip down Island.
The Bantam A Tyees next play the undefeated Victoria Racquet Club on Saturday and take on the Cowichan Valley Capitals in Duncan on Sunday.
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Going for boldCampbell River’s
landmark recreation facility, On The Rocks Climbing Gym, hosted the successful V4-Vendetta Bouldering Competition two Saturdays ago.
Fifty rock climbers from the Island and the Lower Mainland converged on the city for a day of friendly competition.
The competitors spent two and a half hours challenging themselves, physically and mentally, on the thirty-five routes unveiled that morning. Number one being the easiest – 35 being extremely difficult.
Categories ranged from Youth Beginner (Easy) to Adult Open (Very Hard).
Local climbers excelled amongst the strong competition, with Campbell River resident, Kirsty Graham placing first in the Female Adult Experienced and Leo Pontier, a Grade 12 Carihi student, placing second in a strong field in the Male Youth Open category.
The competitors enjoyed the excellent facility, the challenging, technical routes and the friendliness of On the Rocks Climbing Gym - which enjoys
a great reputation in the region. The event ended with prizes and a chili supper, where participants exchanged stories and “beta” - lingo for tips on how they solved the routes.
Bouldering is a climbing discipline which uses no ropes or technical equipment except climbing shoes and a bag of chalk. To find out more about climbing visit or call On the Rocks Climbing Gym - 1980 North Island Highway or (250) 287-7625. Visit www.ontherocksclimbing gym.com for more information.
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13. 2665 SODERHOLM ROADWe’re back! ANGEL WORKS - fabric mache angels and Almond Roca! ANNE JOHNSTONE, EPICURE SELECTIONS CONSULTANT. Lots of your favorite Epicure products on hand for cash and carry! ISLAND FICTION - local author MARK JOHNSTONE with 3 action adventure novels! Come see BITESIZE and order for the Christmas season. Made here, made healthy, made wholesome! DEBBIE FAIRWEATHER, with MARYKAY & s’NAIL’Z PLACE nail and esthetics studio. Lots of gifts and stocking stuffers. Satin Hands treatments available onsite! MARINA’S PASTA - fl avoured fresh dried pasta, great for gift baskets! Chocolate/Chili is the favorite! NICKI MACKENZIE DREAMSILVER JEWELRY. Sterling silver jewelry and titanium rings. Tour sale! COLLAR COUTURE - collars and some matching leashes for dogs and cats, embellished with swarovski crystals. Custom orders placed now will be ready for Christmas! (Bring your pets measurements). BEAD IT BY LINDA - unique, beautiful, one of a kind hand woven and wire bead works. Necklaces, earings, bracelets. TRUDY BRAKE WITH SCENTSY - just add a cube of our amazing scents to your decorative warmer and enjoy the aroma. A safe, wickless alternative to candles! Lots of free draws! Come by and enjoy our Christmas ambiance and sample some goodies!
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MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL ELECTIONNov. 19 is municipal voting
day in British Columbia and it is incumbent upon all citizens of the province to vote for their local representatives to city council, regional district and school board.
For Election Day 2009, the Campbell River Mirror is pro-
viding you with an opportu-nity to get further acquainted with your candidates for local office.
We have put some questions to the candidates in an effort to provide additional insight into their positions and per-sonalities in an effort to help
voters make informed deci-sions.
In addition to this special section, we also encourage you read your Campbell River Mirror and visit our website – www.campbellrivermirror.com – where we post all our election coverage under one
heading. Look for “ELEC-TION” at the top, lefthand side of our home page underneath the nameplate. All our stories and coverage since the election campaign began will be there for you to review.
And don’t forget to vote Sat-urday!
■ Candidates for City
Council:
Andy Adams
James Bifano
Sterling Campbell
Patricia Gagnon
Ron Kerr
Peter Klobucar
Brian le Pas
Ryan Mennie
Dave Minato
Claire Moglove
Jason Price
Larry Samson
Nehemiah Sloat
Sean Eric Smith
Mary Storry
Darryn Striga
Mark Sullivan
Roy Grant
Walter Jakeway
Michel Rabu
Ziggy Stewart
■ Candidates for Strathcona Regional District
Area C (Discovery Islands-Mainland Inlets) Jim Abram Shawn O’Connor
Area D (Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake)Brenda LeighKellie O’Brien
■ Candidates for Mayor:
■ Candidates for School District 72
Michele Babchuk Ted FosterRichard Franklin
Murray Grant Daryl HagenWarren HarleLinda Jay George Maclagan Joyce McMann
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Your School Board CandidatesSix questions were provided to us by the District Parents Advisory Committee and the Campbell River and District Teachers Association for the trustee candidates to answer. They are:CRDTA:• Following the Bills 27/28 Supreme Court ruling, what is your position on the restoration in the collective agreement
of guaranteed class-size limits, specialist teacher ratios, and provisions for supporting students with special needs, and on securing adequate funding to support all of these three clauses of the agreement?• If elected, will you listen to your communities, i.e. students, parents, teachers and local citizens, to determine a needs budget for our district, and how
will you press the provincial government to determine the provincial budget for education based on the needs budgets prepared by school boards?• Will you lobby the provincial government to ensure adequate and appropriate funding for public education programs and services through taxation, not privatization of the school system?
DPAC:• Who are you, as a trustee, accountable to and how will you demonstrate and communicate that accountability?• What are some of the parent issues that you would champion during your term?• What are some of the ways, as a trustee, that you would make yourself available to parents, i.e. PAC and DPAC meetings?
MICHELE BABCHUKCRDTA Questions:1. I believe in the right
to free collective bargain-ing and respect the local labour organizations to do so. The provincial govern-ment has already imple-mented competing legis-lation, Bill 33, Schools of Choice and District aggre-gate that have limited class effectiveness and family choices. As for Specialist Teacher ratios and Special Needs resources, I believe that these services should be based on needs identi-
fied by our educational professionals not by a for-mulaic equation. Securing adequate funding for all of these initiatives should be based on the needs of all students not on bad or restrictive legislation.
2. The answer is simple, “Yes Of Course”. We have, in the last budget cycle, not only submitted our legally obligated balanced bud-get but also submitted a “Needs” budget as well. In this district we work hard to include all of our part-ners in the budget process
and if re-elected I will con-tinue this valued process.
3. I believe in the Public Education system and feel that it is every child’s right to receive a high quality education. Public Educa-tion is, and always has been, the cornerstone of our society and we need to recognize its value to our community. I have lobbied the Provincial Govern-ment for 6 years to fully fund our system and cre-ate a stable and predictable funding formula so that we can have continuity in our
planning and maximize our resources. I do not intend to stop now.
DPAC Questions:1. As a trustee I am
accountable to everyone in the constituency and most importantly to the students that I am elected to represent. By being open, available and listen-ing to all of the different opinions and concerns is how I have demonstrated my accountability over the past 6 years. I believe that communication with all the community partners
is the key in any decision making process.
2. As a mother myself, I know that most parent issues are based around advocacy for their chil-dren or children within their educational commu-nity. Student achievement and opportunities are two of the issues that I would champion during my term. Believing that every child deserves the best educa-tional experience and the opportunity to succeed is a goal I strive for; “No Child Should Be Left Behind”.
3. I have had the honourof sitting with DPAC and inthe past have made myselfavailable to PAC’s whenthey have requested thatI attend their meetings.We have scheduled Educa-tion Committee Meetingsthrough-out the district.This is a practice that Iwould like to see contin-ued. Contact informationis also posted on the schooldistrict website and I enjoyspeaking to everyone aboutthe Public Education sys-tem and what is happeningwithin our own district.
TED FOSTERCRDTA Questions:1. The issues of size, com-
position, special needs and specialist teacher ratios are important public pol-icy. Many stakeholders are involved, the teachers are not alone. I support the Ministry of Education. These matters are public
domain. Collective agree-ments do not fully reflect community interests. I recognize and appreciate teachers’ front line roles.
“Funding” is always a major challenge. I favour targeted lobbying. The new Board, with staff and public participation, should review the matters
addressed in Bills 27 & 28 along with other possible “lobbying” initiatives and then rank the “needs” on a priority basis. A united lobby with a common, com-munity wide voice is most effective.
2. Trustees represent the community. I listen to the community. The problem
is separating the “needs” from the “wants.” We need a democratic process with input from all stakehold-ers. B.C. has 60 separate Boards of Education. Funds are allotted based largely on student enroll-ment. We could lobby for “more money” or we could target a specific project.
I would like to offer our students a more com-prehensive exposure to “trades.” Trades people require the academic skills of reading, writing and numeracy. Canada faces a shortfall of one million trades’ people, in well pay-ing jobs, by 2020. This need could be met by immigra-
tion or might we produceour own?
SD 72 enrolment couldyield a graduating classof 500 but with 20 per centattrition, it nets about 400.In grades 11 & 12 the dropouts represent 200 studentyears. We could reduce thedrop out rate to 10 per cent
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• Protect and Enhance Your Rural Lifestlye• Non-Partisian, Fair and Common Sense Approach to Issues.• Listens - HEARS - Takes Action• End Area D Stagnation
KellieO'Brien
For Positive Change ELECT
Area D DirectorSaturday, November 19th
The questions:1. What is your vision for Campbell River?2. Why should somebody vote for you?3. How do you plan to improve communications at City Hall?
1. My vision for Camp-bell River includes:
City managers tasked in acting on direction given by mayor and council in making the right decisions that benefit all of our citi-zens, sound financial poli-cies that respect the hard earned tax dollars utilized in delivering services, and a balanced police force and fire department aligned with our needs and financial capacities.
2. A vote for “Michel
Rabu as Mayor” will allow me to bring my business and council experience, my proven accountability and demonstrated leader-ship to a newly elected council.
My record during the two terms I served on council under the leader-ship of Mayor Ostler and my successful business career spanning 35 years in this community con-firms my common sense approach in creating solu-tions to the challenges I’ve
faced in my business and professional life and, with the support of the people of Campbell River, I will bring that common sense approach to a new coun-cil on Nov. 19. I will be a full time mayor, with no attachment or “political” obligations to large land owners or developers. I will work to represent all citizens and be accessible to all.
3. I believe that open-ing and improving com-munication at City Hall is
crucial in attracting eco-nomic development and potential investors into our community. Economic growth will create badly needed jobs and broaden our tax base which in turn will alleviate the pressure of ever increasing costs while we focus on improv-ing efficiency within City Hall. I will work with council and staff to instill a “customer first service attitude” and remove any unnecessary bureaucratic barriers and replace them
with a friendlier “Open for Business Policy.”
Michel Rabu
1. Campbell River has wonderful views, but what it needs is a clear vision of the future and specific goals.
With solid leadership, stable taxes, and a posi-tive, receptive attitude, the world will see that it’s true.
Campbell River has oceans of opportunity. Our city will visibly stand out as a wonderful community, an awesome place to visit, and an excellent place to
live, learn, retire, invest, and create employment.
Election day, Nov. 19, can be a positive turning point for Campbell River if the city voters choose a major-ity of new dynamic coun-cil members who have a financially responsible, benevolent, yet common sense approach. Don’t let the opportunity slip away. Vote!
2. If I am elected mayor my role will be to develop and-
work with a strong council leadership team capable of providing clear goals, com-petent oversight, and excel-lent results. A nimble team able to challenge and grow the potential of our city. Our new council would support an energetic future offering common sense, respect, benevolence, clear vision, and financial responsibility.
3. The city employees are
the real customer service
representatives of the city. They need to be an active part of the information distribution and collection process.
The senior city managers will regularly visit local businesses and interact with citizens to confirm and receive feedback re the effectiveness of city services.
The city website will be replaced with a modern user friendly site that is energized and dynamic.
A website that boldly pro-motes local events, not-for-profits, and links to local businesses.
The economic develop-ment group will use basic bold marketing to promote Campbell River world wide.
Council Meetings will be podcast. With fewer long meetings and as existing procedures are streamlined the results and feedback will hopefully improve.
Walter Jakeway
1. I want Campbell River to be seen as a community that cooperates and unites on common goals and works together to achieve them.
I want to see a City Hall that is respectful of tax dollars and of the needs of its citizens. I want to see a City Hall that is open for business to create employ-ment opportunities for all ages, education and skill levels. I want to see resi-dential opportunities cre-
ated in our downtown core and a fully functioning acute care hospital.
2. Six years ago I ran for City Council to make a dif-ference. I have asked the tough questions when oth-ers did not.
I will build a team that is respected and gets the most out of every tax dollar. We will be open for business and we will set achievable goals for our three year term. I will work to build
relationships with our First Nations neighbours. When-ever possible we should partner with investors and community organizations to build a better Campbell River. I am as comfortable in a ditch with a shovel as I am in the boardroom with a suit and tie and I think I have a better understand-ing of the challenges fac-ing families and businesses than any of the other may-oral candidates. This con-nection gives me the desire,
the courage, the integrity and the common sense to serve as your mayor and to provide leadership to your council to really make that difference.
3. Communication should be about responding to peo-ple, asking questions and providing answers.
Communication should not only be through press releases. I will assign coun-cillor portfolios for various areas of responsibility to
provide a clear communi-cation link between coun-cil and the general public.
My door will always be open to our residents, our businesses and to potential investors.
Your Mayoral Candidates
Business and council experience
Develop a strong council leadership team
Ziggy Stewart
Develop a strong council leadership team
1. My “vision” for Camp-bell River includes: Eco-nomic diversification and job creation; a new hospital with no reduction in cur-rent level of health care; a community that practices environmental sustain-ability; a community that celebrates our arts, culture and heritage; partnerships with all levels of govern-ment; and a quality of life and a community we can all be proud of.
2. My proven leadership and team-building skills set me apart from the other candidates. I am the ONLY mayoral candidate that vol-unteers for numerous local organizations and does consistent fund-raising for non-profit groups in our community.
3. Although there have been a number of efforts to communicate better with Campbell River taxpayers,
our new council must con-tinue to improve communi-cations between City Hall and our residents.
Roy Grant
A community we all can be proud of
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1. We are at a turning point. Campbell River is no longer a mill town.
We need to build on our assets. We have incred-ible natural beauty, clean air, clean water, diverse opportunities for recre-ation: these are the type of things that “lifestyle migrants” are looking for. I envision a Campbell River that has a diverse economy of small and medium size businesses and a vibrant arts community which will attract not only new citizens and tourism, but inject new vitality into our downtown core. I believe in responsibility; as citi-zens we all need to make a concerted effort to make Campbell River a better place.
2. I have a solid back-ground in business and the forest industry. My com-mitment to this community is expressed in dedication
to the arts, and volunteer-ing as an auxiliary police constable. I have demon-strated not only that I am prepared to put in the time and energy to move Camp-bell River forward, but that I actually have that energy and commitment.
I am fiscally responsibleand able to set prioritieson needs vs. wants basis.I have many ideas, but onepromise: if elected, I willgive the best that I have inme.
3. Communication is atwo way street, I would liketo encourage people to getinvolved, to attend councilmeetings and open houses.
I would like to see morerationale behind certaindecisions revealed so thatthe public understands theissues. I would like to seeless of an “Us vs. Them”mentality; everyone wholives here is a stakeholderin the future of CampbellRiver.
I would like to see “incamera” infor mationreleased to the public afterit is deemed not sensitive.The City of Vancouver isalready doing this as of2010.
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Your City Council Candidates
The questions:1. What is your vision for Campbell River?2. Why should somebody vote for you?3. How do you plan to improve communications at City Hall?
Jim Bifano
A community that achieves its potential
1. My vision of Campbell River is the investment by people coming together from different walks of life to join us as we all move forward to a brighter future ahead.
This investment must balance major infrastruc-ture projects with fiscal responsibility protecting our quality of life within a sustainable level of taxa-tion.
We must develop a stron-ger community plan to attract investment in all our local neighbourhoods. We must also reach out to seniors and youth, busi-ness and the arts to develop a cohesive quality of life for all.
2. Due to the number of chief administrators and mayors in the last decade, the belief is that staff and council are seen to have dif-ficulties with direction.
My former experience as a 10-year member of city council in a resource based community in Ontario gives me a unique outlook on the economic challenges facing Campbell River.
Having had experience
with zero based budget-ing and its positive resultscombined with the sale ofcity owned surplus landwill help ease the pain ofthe economic transition.
Let’s roll up our sleevesand get started.
3. The community is bestserved when there is opendialogue with City Hall.
I will support our currentcommunications specialistin developing a strategythat allows citizens to beable to readily understandthe decisions made on theirbehalf by staff and coun-cil.
For example, last March abylaw was passed allowingtaxpayers to make monthlypayments towards their2012 tax bill, doing awaywith post-dated cheques,cutting city borrowingcharges and reducing staffovertime in June.
Sterling Campbell
Move forward to a brighter future
1. To be a community that achieves its potential.
To be a leader in provid-ing a lifestyle and services that promote families, from grandchildren to seniors.
To be a place where stu-dents want to stay and learn and international students want to come to.
To be a place where inno-vative technology provides clean jobs that retain and attract families that bring vibrancy to our city. A place where seniors feel as young in spirit as they do in their minds.
A place that we are all proud of.
A place that is inclusive and encompassing of our diversity and culture.
A place that is ‘home’.
2. I bring six years of council experience, 30-plus
years of healthcare man-agement experience, count-less hours of community service, and seventeen years as a proud Campbell
River Rotarian.I moved to Campbell
River in 1992 to work at the Campbell River hospital for a few years, gain senior management experience, and then move on.
Eighteen years later I’m still here.
Why? Because I love Campbell River’s people, natural beauty, and spirit, and am proud to call Camp-bell River my home.
3. Podcast councils meet-ing live.
Be proactive in getting complete and accurate information out to the pub-lic.
Provide prompt responses to negative and misleading information.
Reconstruct the City web-site.
Andy Adams
We need to build on our assets
~ OUR FUTURE ~
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Valuable lessons learnedearly in my career:
• Give the job to the busiest person you know.
• The right person views diffi cult tasks as challenges, not obstacles.
• The right person will gather and digest data and advice from relevant sources, then act decisively.
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1. Recently we had the opportunity to partici-pate in our Sustainable Official Community Plan. There were over 1,500 participants who contrib-uted their views and ideas on the direction the city should go.
In my opinion, one par-ticular goal pretty well sums up the vision for Campbell River: “Camp-bell River will be a vibrant and lively community that supports and encourages community health, safety, economic prosperity and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
“Village and neighbour-hood centres, the water-front and our downtown will contain most growth and reinforce an easily identifiable character.”
I think that if we were to keep this vision in focus, we will be able to do great things in our community.
2. You should vote for me because I have the experi-ence being on council and as a school trustee.
My portfolio included the Parks and Rec Commis-sion, which worked with Communities in Bloom, and various trail societies, plus, I was the liaison for the Joint Advisory Plan-ning/Harbour Commis-sion, which was respon-sible for recommendations regarding land use, com-munity planning, and har-bour operations.
I also care about this community. Currently, I am the president of the Rotary Club of Campbell River (noon club) and last year’s chair of the annual TV Auction. I am also just completing a three-year commitment to our local Air Cadets as vice chair of the Parents Committee.
3. With a new mayor and Council being elected, it is an opportunity to work with the city manager to explore a communications plan to improve the way they communicate with the public and the media. It is imperative to provide rel-evant, up-to-date informa-tion in a timely manner.
Every tool that is used to communicate informa-tion and to be accessible to the public, whether it is through social media, or by traditional press releases, helps make local govern-ment transparent.
Patricia Gagnon
Able to do great things in our community
1. My vision for Campbell River welcomes growth; provides positive oppor-tunities for youth; creates economic security for fami-lies; recognizes the contri-butions of senior citizens; and offers programs to assist those less fortunate.
To reach our potential we must offer job creation and a friendly business environment. This must be the major focus of council. With much hard work and an open City Hall, a posi-tive, progressive council can make Campbell River everything it truly should be. This way we can see our way to finding our City’s true spirit.
2. I came to Campbell
River 40 years ago for its business potential and rec-reational lifestyle. These past 40 years have seen me actively involved on many boards and city commis-sions, as well as various service clubs and organi-zations of recreation, arts
and culture. I now have the time and
the energy to bring my skill set of experiences and talents, along with a positive attitude to local government.
As a city councillor, I am ready to put my proven teamwork abilities, my business background, my
various expertises and my passion, to work for Camp-bell River.”
3. The public must bekept current of the actions of local government. Fail-ure to do so creates misun-derstanding and mistrust. As a former board member of CRTV that installed the council chamber video sys-tem, I believe we can pod-cast our council meetings and informational sessions on our city website, making them available anytime. Our city website can also be made easier to navigate and access.
The new council, work-ing with local media and other stakeholder groups, must develop strong lines of open communication, along with strong partner-ships. I believe current problems can be acknowl-edged and resolved while still respecting each view-point. More observations are posted at www.ronkerr.ca
Ron Kerr
See our way to finding our city’s true spirit
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MaryStor yr
Makes Sense!
My VALUES: Strong advocate for child education
and learning Recognize the importance and value the
opinions of others Open to hearing and voicing your concerns
and views as an opportunity for growth
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Education from
Simon Fraser University Business Administration Instructor at
North Island College Strong teaching background Familiar and knowledgeable in school
administration and support systems
As your representative, you can expect me to be: Dependable & Honest Accountable Opened minded Respectful of the rights of children and parents Committed
For more information please email Linda at [email protected] or fi nd me on Facebook
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1. A) A healthy environ-ment; by this I mean clean air and water.
B) Employment for the youth of the city which means we need to give them the oppurtunity to learn skills that allow them to raise their families here, not elsewhere.
C) It is not part of my vision to have incinerator facilities built on the old mill site. This would pro-vide little employment, but it would cause many health, enviromental and safety issues for the city (have we forgotten that we are part of an earthquake zone).
D) I believe that the city can be developed as a tourist and retirement mecca. Nine acres on the water front could become a Campbell River Fish Mar-ket similar to Pike Market in Seattle. Think of the cafes and small shops and artist stalls that could be built on this beatiful piece of land. Part of this mar-ket could highlight native arts and culture, as well as farm produce. By work-ing together, we can pre-serve the beatiful natural
resources that are here. Let Campbell River become one of the most desirable places to live and work on Vancouver Island.
2. I am not part of the old boys club. I am a new-comer to Campbell River. I see things from a different perspective.
I am not afraid to go in different directions to find solutions. I have 25 years of business, finance and union experience. I am a
hard worker and I don’t give up.
3. I would propose city council adapt the model of Neighorhood Advisory Councils.The idea is to enhance communication, give Campbell Riverites a chance to more actively participate in the decision-making process of their neighborhood and to help identify issues unique to each neighborhood that needs to be improved.
Each neighborhood coun-cillor would have regu-larly scheduled meetings to record questions, ideas and opinions of their resi-dents, and to get a better idea of what the municipal service priorities should be for each neighborhood.
The new webpage for Campbell River council-lors will allow for each neighborhood councillor to update their residents on hot topic issues and cur-rent projects with dialogue box. Each councillor would be assigned one neigh-borhood, be part of that neighborhood and report the needs of that area at council meetings.
Peter Klobucar
Become one of the most desireable places to live
1. In the immediate future, the Campbell River area will be home to high technology industries and above ground fish farms – both providing good paying jobs. Cultural tourism will emerge as a bona fide rev-enue stream in the overall tourism industry. When the cruise ships dock, passen-gers are in awe.
Retirees and seniors have flocked to Campbell River because of those who had the vision to establish an infrastructure in which seniors and retirees thrive, and a new hospital that serves all of us well. Fami-lies and their children benefit from low tax rates and ample community ser-vices.
2. Since 2005 I have been
involved in the goings-on at City Hall and within Camp-bell River. I was there on the Myrt Thompson Trail
when Walmart wanted our estuary for a parking lot. I was there when Mayor Roger McDonnell tried to muzzle citizens by stating that petitions were use-less and served no purpose (3,000 signature petition re: 3.5 acres, 11/22/06) – I was there. I’ll continue to be there – as a councillor – with my highly functioning moral compass intact.
On Nov. 19, I most humbly ask for your trust, support and most importantly, your vote.
3. Improved and open communication could start with our new mayor allow-ing councillors to speak to the media and allowing councillors voting record to be public.
Brian LePas
Improved and open communication
1. I envision a commu-nity that takes care of it’s citizens equally, no mat-ter what age. Support for our children, making sure all are ready to enter the school system, helping them become our future productive citizens in a city with less crime. I envi-sion a thriving economy where those who want to raise their families here will have the means to do so. I envision Campbell River being a place where everyone desires to be, not a place that people come from.
2. I’m still the highly pos-itive, motivated and com-munity minded person I was three years ago when I was first voted in. And now I have three years of municipal government experience under my belt to help navigate the finan-cial challenges of the 2012
budget and beyond. Every Tuesday in the council chambers I look for balance and do my best to keep per-spective on behalf of the entire community. Albert Einstein sums it up best as to how to tackle the next
three years and beyond: “Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Hope for tomorrow.”
3. Three years ago I ranspecifically to improve com-munication between City Hall and the community. We now have a corporate communications strategy, and staff continue to work on ways to improve their messaging and engage-ment. This year my word is “clarity.” Moving forward, I want you to know why something is being done. This also requires work on your part. Be prepared to listen.
Most importantly, if you need clarification, go to the source, your council. Your neighbour may have the best intentions, you may enjoy the heated discus-sions in the newspaper, but your council has the facts.
Ryan Mennie
A place where everyone desires to be
CUPE uncertainty forces polling station move
The city has changed the voting locations for the upcoming municipal election to avoid any conflicts with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).
As in the past, voting was slated to take place in city facilities but with the possibility of CUPE city workers putting up picket lines, the city had to go with a backup plan.
“Polling stations were originally planned for three locations – Discovery Passage school, the
Community Centre and the Sportsplex,” said Peter Wipper, city clerk and chief election officer. “But because of possible strike action, they had to be moved.”
Polling stations will now be in the gymnasiums at Ecole Phoenix Middle School (400-7th Ave.), Southgate Middle School (740 Holm Rd.) and Discovery Passage Elementary (2050 Pengelly Rd.) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Advanced voting will take place at the Baptist Church (260 S. Dogwood St.) on Wed., Nov. 9 or on Wed., Nov. 16 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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1. My vision is a thriving, prosperous, vibrant com-munity with good jobs for all ages and amenities to fulfill the needs and desires of most residents.
Amenities which go beyond the bare essentials of water, sewer, roads, gar-bage pick-up and protective service. Amenities which include a new state-of-the-art hospital, recreational facilities, arts and cultural facilities and an expanded cycling/trail network. My vision builds on what we have now – a spectacular waterfront community pop-ulated by talented, caring and industrious residents. Simply put – my vision is a city where people of all ages want to live, work and play.
2. I believe I have made a significant contribu-tion to council during my first term, in particular helping guide the hospital issue through challenging political channels, ask-ing relevant questions in relation to the issues that
faced our council, and by researching policies and efforts of other communi-ties. I do my homework to make sure I have a sound understanding of issues as they arise, both at the City Council table and at the regional boards to which I have been appointed.
I will continue to do so should I be re-elected. I do not have all the answers
and so I keep an open mind and listen to all informa-tion before making a deci-sion.
3. How do you plan to improve communication at City Hall?
a) We have existing tools which are under-utilized:
The City’s website should be revamped to make it user-friendly and informa-tive. Improvements have been made recently but more needs to be done;
The “City Currents” page in local newspapers should be expanded to include clear and understandable information on a variety of issues and should also correct media-reported misinformation in a timely fashion;
Expand the use of social media;
b) Continue to improve internal communications at City Hall so that Coun-cil, staff and employees all have clear information. City staff and employees are the best spokespersons to communicate the city’s policies and plans.
Claire Moglove
Thriving, prosperous, vibrant community
1. My vision is to make Campbell River the reason why people want to come to the Island.
Campbell River will be a top tourist destination for Vancouver Island because of the people, attractions, and activities that are here. Once people visit Campbell River they will not want to leave. Campbell River will have all the excitement of a big city but still have a small town feel.
People will be saying “I want to move to Campbell River.”
2. People should vote for me because I am commit-ted to bringing Campbell River to its full potential.
I will work towards build-ing partnerships with all
local groups and govern-ments.
I am young and ambitious and will listen to the com-munity’s wants and needs. If you want new ideas for Campbell River then vote for me.
I will be a team player.
3. To improve the com-munication at City Hall we will need to develop a good communication plan. We will have to explore what other municipalities have done and see what works for them and what doesn’t.
It would be nice to have a Communications Offi-cer but it would have to fit within the current budget.
Jason Price
Excitement of a big city, but with small town feel
Candidate responses online
Campbell River Chamber of Commerce received candidates written responses to the nine questions posed at the recent Chamber All Candidates Business Forum and has posted them online.
All candidates for the upcoming municipal election were given the opportunity to respond in writing to the 9 questions posed by the
Chamber representing the priorities of chamber members and its position on good governance pillars for our municipality. The written responses are posted on the home page of the Chamber’s website at www.campbellriverchamber.ca Responses are presented exactly as they were received with the exception of the page title, candidate name and position wanted which were added for clarity where possible.
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Priorities Common Sense, Respect, Benevolence, Clear Vision, Financial ResponsibilityThe Mayor needs to develop & work with a strong nimble council leadership team capable of providing clear goals, competent oversight, & excellent results while challenging the potential of our city
Actions• Increase promotion of CAMPBELL RIVER OPPORTUNITIES to the world• Increase public ocean access with more & better boat ramps, public wharfs & oceanfront walkways• Boldly promote the creative arts, sports tourism, & advanced education incl. trades training sectors• Respect Seniors as a valuable demographic & encourage more Seniors to retire in Campbell River• Effectively work with minimal new tax revenue & implement rational balanced cost control• Remove the unnecessary bureaucratic barriers that hinder smart development & new investment• Improve traf c ows & steadily upgrade the water, sewer, security infrastructures• Actively plan for a spectacular waterfront multi-use facility on our 3.5 acres, including an Arts & Culture venue, a community-owned Seniors’ centre, a
reception centre for tourists, as well as some retail, commercial, & restaurant sites. Funding to come from senior governments and other donors• In Spring 2012 clean up the site & make a temporary park until construction begins est. 20 months.• Balance community & speci c group needs - “Campbellton First”, First Nations, Homeless people• Conduct an emergency preparedness audit to determine & publicize resources available for citizens
On November 19th Campbell River is going to have a new Mayor. Now is the time for an all new energized council * Please don t let this opportunity slip away, VOTE!
Together – Let's Get Campbell River Working Again!
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1. My vision for Campbell River is simple. I want to see our beautiful city thrive and grow under the guid-ance of a strong municipal government and commit-ted citzens. We know that the people of our city are active in day to day events. We see hearts going out to all those in need, and dona-tions to those that need it. What we lack is the govern-ing body that supports the needs of the community. In order for our city to move forward we need to have a council that is willing to act in the best interest of the constituents. The pub-lic deserves answers for the actions taken by the city. To be informed of financial expenses or projects before they are enacted.
2. I believe that people should vote for me because
I relate to the general pub-lic. I work full time, raise a family, pay my taxes and survive on “humble earn-ings.” I manage my bills on a tight budget, and still
have money left to bank. I believe in respect for all people, regardless of their faults. And I think there is a lack of respect from our current council to our fair inhabitants of our city.
3. I plan to improve com-munication in City Hall by informing the public of propositions and thoughts of the council. The only medium used by City Hall to communicate with the public is the newspapers. Sure this is effective, but not like it was 20 years ago. We live in an era where the majority of the world is connected through digi-tal media. City Hall needs to utilize all of the tools at their disposal. Our new council needs to think outside the box, try new methods, reach out to the public.
Nehemiah Sloat
A bright, dynamic future
1. My vision for Campbell River is a community that has the ability and capac-ity to support whatever comes its way. Small busi-nesses that have products or services that are sold locally or internationally. Tech businesses that do not have the need to be in a metropolitain location. Retirees that look to Camp-bell River as a haven away from the hustle of previ-ous life, with a variety of active living options. Tour-ism, focused on the nature that surrounds us and post secondary education that offers the best and the brightest place to learn, in a community that they can afford to live in.
2. I am a person that
strongly believes that things need to be done dif-ferently, if this community is to survive. I spent a better part of my adult life in an environment that pushed
“this is the objective; achieve it.” I was trained to be unconventional, to think on my feet and make decisions that reflect the achievement of a goal. I was trained to lead under a single guiding principle: Troops First. While some
in this community will say that I am not a “team player,” I can tell you that I come from a place where being part of the team meant everything.
3. I believe that, as a
councillor, when a person comes to you with a ques-tion, you should be the one giving or finding the answer for that person. No meeting or event should be more important than talk-ing to a citizen of the com-munity that you represent, when they are looking for information. This is the information age and there are hundreds of ways to communicate with people, from a traditional media to social media. Even my campaign communica-tions is designed in such a way that I can transfer it from “campaign” mode, to “council” mode and carry on the conversations I am having today.
Sean Smith
Capacity to support whatever comes
1. My vision for Campbell River is a city that makes the most of its spectacular ocean setting; a lively, sus-tainable city where fami-lies work and raise their children; a city whose resi-dents are employed in nat-ural resources, small busi-nesses, and service indus-tries. I see Campbell River as a community offering quality of life and a range of amenities to retirees, families and individuals; where a regional health care system fully meets the needs of its residents. I envision Campbell River as a vibrant city with walk-able, safe neighbourhoods and an urban centre that embraces its art, culture, and heritage.
2. My career in the Fire Department was based on serving the residents of Campbell River, and so I know how to represent the views of the people I work for. In Campbell River we currently face a number
of issues: our hospital and the loss of acute care ser-vices; an alarming crime rate and the lack of a crime reduction program; fiscal irresponsibility and unwarranted spending at City Hall.
I am passionate about Campbell River and com-mitted to community par-
ticipation in decision mak-ing. We can do better – and I am confident I’m the right person for the job.
3. We need first of all tolisten to what residents think about how City Hall communicates, and then identify opportunities for improvement. I would adapt the model of the Neighbourhood Advisory Committee, which invites residents to participate in decision-making that affects their neighbour-hoods and to bring forward specific issues that need to be resolved.
In tandem with the Advi-sory Committees I would set up a city-wide survey for residents to identify major strengths, weak-nesses, opportunities, and concerns about current issues affecting Campbell River and how city govern-ment should address them. Only then can progress be made in implementing real change.
Larry Samson
A lively, sustainable city
1. My vision for Campbell River is a unique coastal community defined by its geography and its people.
It would be an inclu-sive place for all people to enjoy. A place where chil-dren, teenagers, adults and seniors can enthusiasti-cally say “I live in Camp-bell River.”
It would be open to the world; as a destination known for its natural beauty, rich and cultural diversity.
2. My family values and
experiences make me a good choice for council. My strengths are:
I enjoy satisfaction from doing things that benefit people.
I seek creative ways to succeed.
I like to partner with oth-ers to accomplish things.
I identify problems and implement appropriate solutions.
I value people and hold them in high regard.
I am sensitive to the feel-
ings of others. I forge a bridge of under-
standing and mutual sup-port.
3. Communication is a
process by which parties transfer meaningful infor-mation and is fulfilled when the receiver has understanding of the mes-sage. A strong mayor and council will have a unified message to deliver to the city manager. It will be con-veyed by city staff through the appropriate medium and be seen in the tangible results that follow. There-fore good communications begins with council and is a reflection of community wants and needs.
As a councilor I will be open to all forms of com-munication be they writ-ten, conversational or elec-tronic.
David Minato
An inclusive place for all to enjoy
“I am pleased to support Ron Kerr’s campaign for Council. Ron has continually shown a willingness to be very active and involved in community affairs, serving on a number of municipal Boards and Commissions, as well as giving his time to recreation, art and cultural organizations. In my view, Ron will bring a clear and unique perspective to City Council. I urge my friends to support his candidacy.”Bill Harrison, (Freeman, City of Campbell River)
“Ron Kerr demonstrates the characteristics this community needs on its Municipal Council. He has business experience, he listens carefully, he desires
to see his community develop in a healthy, wholesome way and is committed to work steadily toward the vision of sustainable, continuous growth. We need this stability on our Council.” Lynn Nash, former Mayor of Campbell River
“I intend to vote for Ron for council because I believe that he is honorable, sincere, reliable, and personable. He will work well with a new council and mayor.” Ruth McMonagle
WHY VOTE RON KERR?
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1. My husband and I have lived in several great com-munities, but chose Camp-bell River as our home because of the health facili-ties, the transportation net-work, the natural beauty, access to recreational opportunities and the strength of the economy.
I know I share these val-ues with the community and will continue to work to sustain these strengths. This means securing investment that will sup-port well-paying jobs and local business. Families need to live together and be able to spend money in their community. My vision for the community is comprehensive.
2. I bring a range of expe-rience and skills to coun-cil. Prior to my return to Campbell River, I was employed for 10 years as a base manager for a regional airline. In that capacity I was responsible for manag-
ing employees, contractors and facilities within bud-get constraints. My most important role was ensur-ing the safety of the public, the aircraft and the crew. From my experience as a Penticton city councillor, I bring new ideas for con-sideration and qualified
insight to decision making. I have a proven record of respecting the rights of our residents and making deci-sions that make sense.
This last term on council, we have made significant movement on two impor-tant initiatives, the hospital and economic growth. If I am re-elected I will ensure that time and energy is not lost retracing our steps.
3. During my first term council invested in pro-ducing televised council meetings. I fully supported this long overdue, greatly improved communications to the public.
This term we will be add-ing council meeting web-casts. I see some opportu-nity to expand the newspa-per City Currents submis-sion.
I suggest we include a segment for the city man-ager to provide facts on issues of current concern to the public.
Mary Storry
Work to sustain our strengths
1. A vision is an integral part of good municipal decision making which I feel has been lacking in recent years.
When I think of our town I think of loggers driving to work as fishing boats pull out of port. Native art on buildings, paintings on lamp posts and carvings on corners. I hear music filling Spirit Square and crowds forming on Pier Street. A community rich in natural and personal resources, knowing who it is and proud of itself. This is my Campbell River. Whether this is a vision or just a memory, it’s still the future I want.
2. My credentials include experience with busi-nesses which deal in mil-lions annually, balancing accounts, being an active Rotary volunteer, and I’ve known Campbell River my whole life.
I associate these creden-
tials with a good candidate, but I bring much more to the table. I bring a new perspective; I question the norm, I ask why. I’m never afraid to speak up.
I have strong opinions of what defines Campbell River and where I think we should be going. I’m confi-
dent, energetic, and strong willed.
My resume justifies seek-ing a position on council, bringing a fresh and uncon-ventional personality with me.
3. I feel the communica-tion barrier is partially about approachability.
For the average person in Campbell River or people with young families, going in and speaking to a politi-cian can be intimidating, and if they do, receiving typical politician responses can be frustrating and even turn them off of the whole process. That’s where I feel I have more to offer than many of the other candidates. I think people can identify with me and feel comfortable. I’m easy going, and haven’t been a politician long enough to mince words.
E x p l a i n i n g t h i n g sstraight is still the only way I know how.
Darryn Striga
Good municipal decision making
1. I see a bright dynamic future for our city in busi-ness and industry, recre-ation and sports facility excellence and a thriving centre for the arts. I envi-sion a downtown that is active and alive in the eve-nings, well lit, shops and cafes open, musicians and artists welcome and thriv-ing.
How do we get there? Elect a strong team of mayor and council from among the many candidates, gender, age and background mix but leaders all. Represen-titives that have the will to bring the vision to frui-tion, be as approachable in office as on campaign and accountable at all times.
2. I feel that the experi-ence in business, educa-tion, and community ser-vice over my career are tailor made for office as a councillor for the city. Those of you that know me can attest to my integrity,
drive and passion for all that I do; those that I have yet to meet soon will. I have a natural sense of humour that needs to be seen more in politics.
Don’t make the common mistake of taking yourself too seriously as a council-lor. It is not about me...it is
all about serving you and our collective best inter-ests.
3. The entire concept begins at the top and through all departments as the way things are going to be conducted with all deal-ings with the public.
Once again I urge you all to elect a mayor and full council with the “right stuff.” Add each councillors vote decision to the already available council agen-das and minutes. Ensure that the communications department is structured and instructed to match outgoing notifications with incoming feedback. That it is open and receptive as a front line in a new way of open two way communica-tion. That the city website have an effective line of direct communication with mayor and council for all to see both the input and most importantly the response posted.
Mark Sullivan
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Larry Samson• Maintain Health Care Services at our Hospital
• Reinstate the Crime Reduction Program
• Fiscal Responsible Government
• Clear Understanding of Issues
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RICHARD FRANKLIN CRDTA Questions:1. Following the Bills
27/28 Supreme Court rul-ing, what is your position on the restoration in the col-lective agreement of guar-anteed class-size limits, spe-
cialist teacher ratios, and provisions for supporting students with special needs, and on securing adequate funding to support all of these three clauses of the agreement?
The B.C. Supreme Court
overturned the 2002 laws that stripped teachers of their right to bargain class size. The government erred when it unilaterally removed provisions that had been bargained and agreed to by both parties.
As far as I’m concerned – a deal is a deal.
2. If elected, will you lis-ten to your communities, i.e. students, parents, teachers and local citizens, to deter-mine a needs budget for our district, and how will you
press the provincial govern-ment to determine the pro-vincial budget for education based on the needs budgets prepared by school boards?
I am eager to enter into a dialogue with students, parents, teachers and the
local citizens about edu-cational issues. When we present our case to the government, it needs to be logical, well researched, coherent and responsible. As a Board directly com-
Your Regional District Candidates
Area C – Discovery Island/Mainland Inlets
As the representative for Electoral Area C, I have been dealing with all of the issues facing our area for many years. Many of them have been in print in this paper.
At this time we are facing demographic changes just as most of the rest of the world. We are held hostage by outrageous ferry fares and are losing young fami-lies and small businesses due to this. We are also los-ing our seniors due to lack of affordable housing and care facilities.
I intend to work with our young families to figure out ways to provide afford-able housing and to create meaningful employment. They are, in fact, our future and must be provided for. We have many creative ways in which we will be pursuing this goal in the
next few years. I have been working and
will continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce and with the Minister responsible to continue to
increase our world class tourism opportunities.
Internet coverage for the entire island will help us to provide for all of the people that have decided to work from home at their busi-nesses and to save massive amounts of travel time and carbon emissions.
I will be meeting with the Premier and the Min-ister regarding a complete change to our ferry struc-ture and the reduction of fees
I will be continuing to work on a senior’s care facility and housing for all ages in a walkable, sus-tainable, people friendly community in Quathiaski Cove.
Jim Abram
Facing demographic changesThe issues in Area C
involve community, eco-nomics and environment.
How do we find the proper balance between using land or water for wil-derness sightseeing areas, or for housing, community needs, and resource extrac-tion?
How do we employ resi-dents locally and strengthen the family setting for an affordable lifestyle on the Discovery Islands and Mainland Inlets? How do we protect our environ-ment from inappropriate activities? What infrastruc-ture do we need, and how will we pay for it without creating a burden on tax payers? How do we develop a peaceful community we are proud to call “home”? How do we get anything done with such polarized views and the seemingly
divergent interests of area residents?
The answer to the ques-tions above is hard work, honest dialogue, and fair process. That is how I
would approach each and every issue facing Area C. That is what has been miss-ing in our local representa-tive.
In many controversial decisions that have polar-ized our residents, Jim Abram imposed his own version of what is best for all of us, setting aside the truth and fair process to achieve an outcome he ultimately brands as “the desire of the community.”
The tourism sector pro-vides significant employ-ment opportunities for Area C residents. So does fisheries and forestry. We need to shed extreme views and work toward consen-sus, based on facts not emo-tion or a singular voice.
Let’s work together to make Island life better. On Nov. 19, vote for Shawn O’Connor.
Shawn O’Connor
Find the proper balance
Area D – Oyster Bay/Buttle Lake
My outlook is positive and my focus is on solutions. Throughout my six, three-year terms as Director of Area D, I have worked with the community, staff, board and upper levels of govern-ment to formulate plans to deliver our community’s goals.
Over the past 18 years, I have kept my community a wonderful place to live and recreate. I serve my constituents with care and attention.
Area D is excellent finan-cial shape through strong fiscal management. This allows me to keep our prop-erty taxes under control.
This year, I delivered an average reduction in property taxes of $176 per $100,000 for every home. Service improvements to Oyster River include a new water treatment cen-tre and reservoir, new fire
hall, bank protection on the river, playground fund-ing and emergency wildfire plans and many improved parks and trails.
In northern Area D, the sewer between Ocean
Grove and the Crawford Loop is in this year’s capi-tal budget.
More details on this project will be going out to community meetings soon. This project relies on two-thirds federal/provin-cial funding and we have succeeded in getting $3.24 million from Build Canada towards Phase One.
In fact, we have a total of $5.27 million in the capital budget and our engineer and staff have been work-ing on the detailed plan-ning throughout the past year.
So, for a director with proven experience, com-mitment and ability, the voters can rely on me. I stand on my record as one of the most reputable lead-ers in our region.
Brenda Leigh
Focus on solutionsWhere is the sewer sys-
tem? This by far is the #1 issue
I have encountered on the campaign trail. Unfortu-nately, it has been with Area D for over a decade (three directorship terms and heading for a fourth).
The public referendum in favour of sewer service was held half a decade ago. The $3.4 million govern-ment granted funding was secured in March ‘08. With the passage of time, your septic systems continue to age and numerous have already failed. Septic field replacement requires an up front cost in excess of $20,000.
Delay has led to further issues, for example, the person who has recently had to replace their field is concerned about having to spend even more hooking up to sewer. Meanwhile, the
bulk of the neighbourhood where systems are failing desperately want sewer service. We’ve had years to address the sewer issues.
There is a path through all of the issues. I have
listened and heard and will take action. No more delays.
Stagnation is the #2 issue. Simply put, many people want change. Not much happens in Area D and this path won’t gener-ate positive growth.
Where are the home busi-nesses, cottage industries, local retail services, tour-ism and resource-based businesses that are the cornerstone of the current Area D Community Plan?
The people are requesting the entitlements of the day with orderly growth that will add value to the rural lifestyle.
Being non-partisan, I will deal with Area D issues fairly, objectively and with common sense. I will keep you well informed. I will work with you for positive change.
Kellie O’Brien
Deal with the issues fairly
We asked the candidates: What are the issues in your area and how are you going to tackle them?
Your School Board Candidates (Cont.)
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municating to the Minster, through the BCSTA, and by talking to our MLA and those running for office, our message will be pre-sented on a number of fronts.
3. Will you lobby the provincial government to ensure adequate and appro-
priate funding for public education programs and services through taxation, not privatization of the school system?
Yes. This is why locally elected trustees are an important part of our democracy. I strongly believe in public educa-tion. At the same time, I acknowledge those in our society who choose to send their children to indepen-
dent schools, or home school. Our challenge is to make our public schools great places for all chil-dren.
DPAC Questions:1. Who are you, as a
trustee, accountable to and how will you demonstrate and communicate that accountability?
Technically, school trust-ees are accountable to the
electorate. My core value is that everyone in the educational community is accountable to the children and youth of the School District. We demonstrate and communicate that accountability by making good decisions. Our legacy is the success of our chil-dren.
2. What are some of the parent issues that you would champion during
your term? In my experience, the
fundamental thing that parents want is that their children are safe at school. They want their kids to be happy and excited about learning. We need to give school administrators the tools to ensure safety, and teachers the tools to create vibrant, powerful learning experiences for children.
3. What are some of the
ways, as a trustee, that youwould make yourself avail-able to parents, i.e. PAC andDPAC meetings?
There aren’t enoughhours in the day for everytrustee to attend every PACand DPAC meeting; how-ever, by sharing the respon-sibilities your Board ofEducation should be ableto be represented when ourpresence is requested.
DARYL HAGENCRDTA:1. What we have right
now is not working ... our classroom size and compo-sition language does not reflect the needs of stu-dents, the needs of teach-ers in delivering best prac-tices education, and the districts need to balance the competing interests of the budget, students, par-ents, teachers and local cit-izens. A government that can only get what it wants through legislation and not consultation and nego-tiation is hard to deal with especially when they con-trol the amount of money we get. I have worked at multiple levels in an effort
to secure adequate stable funding that meets all of our needs, including sit-ting on the board of BCP-SEA (that negotiates the collective agreements) for five years.
2. Our local budget pro-cess is one of the most inclusive processes in the Province ... the problem is we never know from year to year how much money we are going to get nor are we made aware of what new initiatives the government is going to undertake and then be told “the money is in the child”
I think we need to live within our means ... but what if what we get means we are making cuts that
are not good for the deliv-ery of education to chil-dren. We keep going back to areas to find money that affect every area of our community ..... we need to have a frank discussion about what we are willing to go to the wall for, what our priorities are and what we need to provide for the effective delivery of educa-tion in our district.
3. Yes I believe in public education ... I have spent the past twenty one years on the school board in an effort to prevent the ero-sion of our public system.
DPAC:1. For me when we are
talking about accountabil-
ity...election time is the per-fect time to put yourself out in front of the public and ask the hard questions ...
Did you feel included? Did you get honest answers to your questions? Was I available?
Were your concer ns publicly addressed? Do you trust me to represent your concerns and get the answers you need to hear ?
2. Stable funding ... we need to be able to plan our future as the largest employer in Campbell River. We are continually reacting to the govern-ment’s whims of the day, making decision that are not good for kids in an effort to comply with the level of
funding we receive.Class room size and com-
position...how can best practices occur when we jam as many kids as we can in a classroom (despite the fit and the challenges) in an effort to comply with a poorly envisioned con-tract.
Positive working rela-tionships .... we are in the middle of a contract labour dispute and in it all we need to maintain the great working rela-tionship that we have all worked hard to build ... the last thing we need is the petty sabre rattling that sometimes occurs at the provincial level to trickle down and ruin some of the
good things that are occur-ring. We have one of thebest districts in the prov-ince and I want to assist inmaking it even better.
3. Open honest conversa-tions .... approachability ...accountability.... relation-ship building and respectseem to assist in creatingopportunities for inclusive-ness. Many years ago, asboard chair it was my ideato (instead of you comingto us) to have board meet-ings come to the schoolsfor more accessibility(over a two year period wesee every school in the dis-trict). There is always anopen invitation to contactme or attend meetings asthey arise.
WARREN HARLECRDTA:1.The Supreme Court
hearing ruled that within a twelve month period, the provincial government must work toward remedy-ing the process that was used to remove class size limits, specialist teacher ratios, etc. from provincial bargaining with the teach-er’s union.
I am well aware that these elements of the school sys-tem are of great impor-tance in providing quality education, and I look for-ward to seeing these mat-ters resolved in the next six months to the satisfaction of all parties and for the benefit of students. Until I see the details of that reso-lution, I choose to keep an open mind.
2. Our school district has
a very positive budget pro-cess that invites input from all educational partners. This is a healthy inclusive process that I will continue to support.
If re-elected as a member of the school board, I will again have the legal obliga-tion to help assemble a bud-get for the next school year which both meets the needs of students and is fiscally responsible.
Should the new board see the necessity to provide a “needs” budget to demon-strate a shortfall in fund-ing , I will again give this serious consideration.
3. Lobbying the provin-cial government to ensure adequate funding for our schools, is something the board of trustees has done in a forceful manner for many years; yet, the per-
centage of tax dollars col-lected for and allocated to education decreases yearly. Thus, essential services and programs continue to be cut drastically or eliminated all together. If re-elected, I will actively encourage the board to adapt a more aggressive approach to lobbying for increased educational funding. It is time to rec-ognize that our schools are in danger of losing their competitive edge. I am not aware of a serious strategy by the provincial govern-ment to privatize the public school system. Presently, public and private schools provide a choice for par-ents. I would not support a monopoly by either.
Note: I feel honored to have served as a trustee for the past 12 years. I am a
strong supporter of teach-ers, and I recognize the importance of the miracles they perform.
DPAC:1. As a trustee, I am
accountable to School Dis-trict 72 and its employees, parents, students, the com-munity at large, and my unshakable belief that children are the world’s most precious resource. I demonstrate account-ability by making regu-lar school visitations that are as important to me as attending a long list of board functions and meet-ings. These grass roots visitations generate candid statements, questions and opinions that reveal suc-cesses, disappointments and targeted needs. I also appreciate opportunities
to recognize commitment and dedication.
2. My initial primary focus will be to support and promote reconfigura-tion in our schools in a way that supports optimal student learning. I am hop-ing that Grade 6 band is on the radar screen.
I will strive to protect our small neighbourhood schools from closures.
I will speak strongly at board meetings to advocate for the right of students to attend their neighbour-hood schools, in order to avoid being turned away due to the Ministry’s class size restraints.
I will continue to be an advocate for parents to have a strong voice in school affairs, through PAC’s and DPAC.
3. For the last six years
I have been the schoolboard’s representative atDPAC meetings. This is aninvolvement that I valuehighly, as it is a group thatmakes a measurable dif-ference for students andschools.
I have attended manyPAC meetings and func-tions either as a committeemember or following per-sonal invitations.
Having grandchildrenthat are enroled in sixdifferent Campbell Riverschools, I find that atten-dance at school assemblies,celebrations and specialevents provides oppor-tunities to make myselfavailable to parents. Also,coaching elementary boy’sbasketball opens the doorto conversing casually withparents about a range ofschool issues.
LINDA JAYCRDTA:1. If limits on class size,
ratios for specialists, and support for students with special needs have already been negotiated in previ-ous contracts, then we need to recognize these crucial parameters. Otherwise, we are neglecting important research that has been
completed on teacher work-loads and student success.
2. The part of the ques-tion that frames our chal-lenge is ‘how do we get the provincial government to recognize the needs bud-gets prepared by school boards’. We must continue to emphasize that educa-tional needs are a priority for all levels of govern-
ment and for all commu-nities. Public education is the responsibility of every-one in society as it repre-sents an investment in the nation’s future.
3. Public education needs to remain commercial-free and, therefore supported through taxation. While we can appreciate the generos-ity of corporate donors, we
cannot depend on it. We know from experience that corporate incomes fluc-tuate and can’t provide a steady dependable stream of funds for something as important as schools.
To the DPAC1. The trustee has been
elected by the people and answers to the people.
2. I believe children need the support of their schools through their daily lives and through each year of their lives. Parents are integral to the school com-munity, their involvement and support is essential. The sharing of informa-tion amongst teachers, parents and administrators goes a long way to creating
a healthy school environ-ment.
3. As a trustee I hopeto visit and connect withevery PAC group in town.
Like other working peo-ple, I rely a lot on e-mailand phone messages. AndI am careful to read andanswer each comment.
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GEORGE MACLAGANCRDTA:1. Having served my
country as a soldier for four years and now having over 20 years in law enforce-ment I believe in the rule of law and therefore the government must respect and enact the decision of
Madame Justice Griffin of the British Columbia Supreme Court. The gov-ernment must negotiate in good faith a respectful and timely resolution to this action and fully fund the settlement without mon-ies being taken away from other areas of public edu-
cation.2. As I was when I previ-
ously served on the School Board, I am a passion advo-cate for public education and will work will all par-ties to seek out and ensure proper funding for all stu-dents. I will also work with the educational partners
BCCPAC, BCTF, CUPE and the BCSTA to call for a Public Commission for Education. As Mr. Michael Farnsworth, MLA said, British Columbia needs a “comprehensive approach to education, from kin-dergarten to high school, and including univer-
sity, apprenticeships and training programs.”
3. Yes, throughout my previous six years of ser-vice as a trustee and along with Trustee Michele Bab-chuk, I have advocated for the importance of full, sta-ble and predictable fund-ing for education before
the Provincial FinanceCommittee. I represent theMultiple Sclerosis Soci-ety of BC as chair of theGovernment and Commu-nity Relations Committeewhere we lobby all levels ofgovernment for supportivefunding for people who live
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JOYCE MCMANNCRDTA:1. Decisions related to
legislation are outside the Board of Education’s juris-diction, however, I do think the insights that teachers have into the challenges of creating a healthy learn-ing environment within classrooms are critical to the conversations around class size, class composi-tion, and meeting the needs of all students.
Decisions around best practice should indicate necessary funding. I will continue to send this mes-
sage to government.2. The electing of a Board
of Education is to choose Trustees who will best represent the needs of stu-dents, families, teachers, and our community as a whole.
I will continue to listen closely to the input and feedback of these groups in striving to find a way for-ward that is considerate of the diverse range of wishes and needs. I expect the dis-cussion around a “needs budget” to continue, along with, other advocacy strat-egies for stable, predictable
and adequate funding. 3. I will continue to cham-
pion the notion that “pub-lic education” necessitates a public commitment to fund the system.
DPAC:1. Firstly, we are account-
able to children and their families for providing the learning environments and resources to support children in their healthy growth, and the develop-ment of those skills they will need to move toward an adult life of success and well-being.
To this end, teachers con-stitute our most critical “resource.”
I will keep listening, thinking, and working with these groups to meet my responsibilities as a Trustee. Ultimately, we must contribute to the cre-ation of a future, vibrant citizenry.
2. An important focus for the District in the coming year will be to continue the consultation, research and planning that will ensure that the new grade configu-rations lead to an enhanced lear ning environment
for all students. Further to that, I will continue to advocate for stable funding, and the creative initiatives we need to best meet the needs of diverse learners, some of whom have desig-nated special needs and all of whom have needs that are unique.
I also have hopes for an integrated early care and learning plan that will focus attention on the needs of families and the very youngest learners.
3. Trustees and Senior Management schedule meetings at every school
in order that we can com-municate directly with par-ents and staff.
These meetings have allowed me to learn more about each school’s con-cerns and accomplish-ments. Also, I spend time in schools and come into contact with parents and children in my day-to-day work.
These interactions pro-vide much food for thought around what will work best for our children. Lastly, I welcome calls or e-mails from parents, teachers, and community members.
with chronic medical con-ditions. I care very deeply for public education and will do everything in my power to see that every stu-dent has every opportunity to be successful. Failure is not an option for any stu-dent.
DPAC:1. I am a proud parent of
two boys including one who is special needs. Together with my wife Colleen, we have a long and active his-tory in Campbell River sup-porting many local causes from Special Olympics, advocating with parents of special needs children, to supporting our local food bank. As a trustee I believe in power of public educa-tion and as a parent I know the benefits of it as I see
the great young men my sons are becoming. I know from having served as a school trustee that I am accountable to my commu-nity as a whole and must make decisions which are in the best interests of all the students who we serve. I am an active listener and will continue to support parents and students to the best of my ability.
2. Proper funding for
public education. The res-toration of public confi-dence in public education so people embrace it as the preferred education system for their children. Class composition and true inclusion for all students so that every student can suc-ceed. Developing a support-ive educational model that allows students to move into any form of advanced education including early
apprenticeship programs and dual credit programs for university studies.
3. I would attend all DPAC meetings and I would call upon my fellow trustees to ensure that the Chairper-son also attend all DPAC meetings.
That would ensure direct access by the parents to the trustees. Parents have the right to and the respon-sibility to be part of an
effective public education system.
In fact, it is the only way it can happen. If parents are excluded from public education, then whom do the trustees serve? I would be available to attend PAC meetings if invited by the PAC and by being visible and active in my commu-nity I will continue to meet and listen to my commu-nity.
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