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Campbell River RCMP have confirmed they are in contact with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) about the sighting of an aircraft of some kind near the city.

Police say they first received reports from commercial fisher-men in the waters north of Campbell River who reported the aircraft.

According to reports, the only light on the aircraft is a red one, that is right on the front.

An eyewitness also said that he had never heard the sound of such engines.

“Well, first it’s like a tinkle, tin-kle, jingle of some kind obviously coming from the front engines,” said the witness. “But there’s also an engine in the back and it sort goes like ho, ho, ho every now and then.”

Police have also confirmed that they have been tracking the aircraft from the extreme northern regions of Canada. They did not issue a press release because they didn’t want to alarm people and in case such a press release would make them “naughty” and not “nice.”

‘Aircraft’ spotted nearing Campbell River air space

By Neil Cameron

Campbell River Courier-Islander

BC Hydro’s billion dollar John Hart Generating Station replacement project and the new hospital would not have happened if it weren’t for the ground-work of past city councils, councillor Ryan Mennie said last Tuesday.

Mennie was responding to criticism from former council candidate Sean Smith, who said council’s div-isiveness was hurting the city.

Smith made that comment while presenting coun-cil with a 310 name petition from people who were upset that council voted Mayor Walter Jakeway off the Strathcona Regional District board.

“There were comments by yourself that our deci-sion to rotate the mayor off the regional district is counterproductive to the building boom and activity that’s underway in Campbell River,” Mennie said in response to Smith.

Continued page 2.

Councillor says past councils responsible for BC Hydro, new hospital projects

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Continued from page 1.“I need to say that, and for people to under-

stand why we made the decision that we did, but particularly what we feel like in this room, what’s going on in the community right now, and what we’re very cognizant of and very aware of, if ever there was a time to toot our own horns is now.

“And I have no issue in reminding the dele-gation that it was the work of the past several councils that includes members of this current one, that laid the groundwork for the activity that we’re experiencing in the community right

now. “With the downtown tax exemptions, with

relationship building with BC Hydro and many years worth of work on the hospital board. What I can say right now is that thank good-ness that the supposed divisive attitude in this room that has been reported in certain circles through social media and by certain members of the traditional media, has done little to affect the work and the growth and the renewal that is underway right now in our city.”

This is Mennie’s second term in [email protected]

Councils credited for projects

Campbell River city council will be looking at a permanent traffic solution to the tempor-ary four-way stop at Shoppers Row and 10th Ave.

Council instructed staff last Tuesday night to come back to them with a suggestion as how best to address the traffic situation there.

It used to have stop signs on 10th, prior to

the downtown construction work there.Now with the busy Christmas season and

the downtown works still going on, the four-way stops have created traffic back ups that have affected both intersections north and south of it.

Staff is expected to come back to council with a proposal in January.

Four-way stop looked at

The temporary four-way stop at 10th Avenue and Shoppers Row will be studied by city staff and a suggestion for its future will be given to council in January.

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It has been two months since the SPCA launched the PetSmart Charities of Canada Spay and Neuter grant in Campbell River and so far 245 cats have received the service.

PetSmart Charities of Canada who awarded the SPCA a $158,000 grant to be used over a period of two years to assist residents of Campbell River with spaying and neutering their cats, and to help fix feral and free roaming cats in the community.

For the past six years, up to when they closed in April, 2013, the Campbell River SPCA had taken in nearly 1,000 homeless cats and kit-tens annually, a much higher intake than other BC communities with similar populations. In Penticton the SPCA takes in 28 cats per 1,000 people, while the Campbell River SPCA took in 112 cats per 1,000 people.

“Cat overpopulation is one of the most serious animal welfare issues facing communities across BC and Campbell River has one of the lar-gest populations of stray and feral cats anywhere in the province,” said Craig Daniell, chief executive officer for the BC SPCA. “We are extremely grateful to PetSmart Charities of Canada for allowing us to work with cat guardians in Campbell River to reduce the suffering of unwanted and abandoned cats in the region.”

Daniell said that sterilizing 1,500 cats will prevent the birth, and suf-fering of as many as 6,000 homeless kittens per year in Campbell River.

While the program is free, recipi-ents will be asked to donate back $30 to the fund if possible, to enable the SPCA to help even more ani-mals.

To apply for the fund or for more information, please contact Stephanie Arkwright at 250-830-4192.

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The city of Campbell River is mourning the death of a business leader who used his influence to help many charities and fish and wildlife projects over the years.

Barrie Brown, former owner of Barrie Brown GMC, Barrie Brown Nissan and owner of Sequoia Springs Golf Club, passed away Dec. 13 after

a short battle with cancer.Brown loved fishing and hunting

and was concerned about habitat pro-tection and creation for both.

He and his wife Linda were also integral in helping raise money for charities by hosting fund raising tournaments at their golf course.

Brown was 68.

City will miss Barrie Brown

Cats, starting at six months of age, can have up to 20 litters in a lifetime. Sterilizing 1,500 cats will prevent the birth, and suffering of as many as 6,000 homeless kittens per year in Campbell River, which, according to the BC SPCA, has one of the largest populations of stray and feral cats anywhere in the province.

Photo courtesy SPCA

245 cats spayedor neutered thanksto PetSmart fund

Campbell River Fire Department’s holiday wish is for all residents to have a merry, bright and safe holiday season — and to make sure your tree and feasting are a source of joy this Christmas.

By following their fire preven-tion tips, you can greatly reduce the risk of fire in your home, and enjoy a safe holiday season while helping the Fire Department’s holiday wish come true.

“The first step is to choose a tree with fresh, green needles that don’t fall off when touched,” says Fire Chief Ian Baikie. “Keeping the tree well watered once it’s in your home is also essential.”

Maintenance and decorating tips to prevent Christmas tree fires:

• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source (fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights).

• Make sure the tree is not block-ing an exit.

• Add water to the tree stand daily.

• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.

• Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.

• Replace any string of lights with

worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read manufacturer’s instruc-tions for number of LED strands to connect.

• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

• Do not keep a Christmas tree indoors once it’s dry. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home.

“Cooking is also a leading cause of fires in the home, and most can be prevented,” said Baikie.

Prevent kitchen fires:• Never leave cooking unattended,

even for a short time.• Don’t wear loose-fitting cloth-

ing while cooking.• Never put water on a cooking

fire. If a fire occurs, place a tight fitting lid on the pot or pan, turn off the heat, go outside and call the Fire Department.

“Smoke alarms and carbon mon-oxide detectors save lives, as long as they’re in good working order,” said Baikie. “Give your loved ones the gift of safety this season. Change the batteries if required and remember to test these devices monthly.”

Fire departments wish listincludes a safe Christmas

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The Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations is actually taking steps to enable law enforce-ment officers to better deal with poachers in Mowachaht/Muchalaht territory.

The band served notice that it was placing a two-year moratorium on hunting, fishing and gathering of any living resources in their ter-ritory.

The notice said that “all living things above, below and within the lands, wat-ers and air (living resources) now or forever hereafter found within the boundaries of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation Territory, not held by private ownership or lawfully acquired, are hereby declared to be property of the Mowachaht.Muchalaht First Nation and its members.”

It went on to say “anyone who doesn’t have approval by quorum of the Council of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation, will be found in violation of this declaration and shall be reported to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, British Columbia Conservation Officer Service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and subject to the penalties of any federal or provincial law, statute or regulatory infraction committed.”

“For greater clarity,” read a memo from the band, “anyone who lawfully hunts, fishes or gathers will not be affected by the Declaration. It is intended for those without permits or writ-ten authorization signed by a quorum of our Chiefs (minimum three signatures).

“Example 1: If a person, native or non-native, has a valid hunting or fishing licence they shall not be affected by the Declaration, provided they abide by the provincial, terri-torial or federal regulations, including quotas, seasons and any other infractions, such as hunting in the dark.

“Example 2: A First Nations person who is not a member of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation and does not possess a valid hunting, fishing or gathering permit issued by the Province or Canada, and are found to be hunting, fishing or gathering within the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation territory shall be in violation of the Declaration and are to be arrested, if they do not possess a writ-ten authorization signed by a quorum of our Chiefs (minimum three signatures).

“Verbal, handshake, in-person, blood rela-tions or email transmissions are not valid as any authorization. They MUST possess a writ-ten authorization signed by a quorum of our Chiefs (minimum three signatures).

“Essentially, the Declaration now grants the authorities the ability to arrest persons, native or non-native, who are not Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation Members, who are found to be wrongfully or illegally hunting, fishing or gathering within the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation Territory, if they do not possess a written authorization signed by a quorum of our Chiefs (minimum three sig-natures). This declaration has no impact on persons who are lawfully abiding by Provincial and Federal hunting, fishing and gathering laws.”

First Nations take aimto stop the poachingof their resources

Nyrstar mining made what the Campbell River Salmon Foundation is calling the com-pany’s second significant cheque presentation this year. In the photo, from left, are Robert Behrendt General Manager, Mike Gage, past chairman of the CRSF, Eileen Olivier, HR Head of the Nyrstar mine site and Martin Buchanan, chair of the CRSF.

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Brian Scott had died and gone to heaven when he got special permission to do a seven-hour flight on the Search and Rescue Cormorant heli-copter.

Being an “Air Force Brat”, helicopters besides fighter jets have a special place in the well-known Black Creek artist’s heart going back to his early childhood experiences on air force bases in Europe and Canada.

The flight left CFB Comox across the strait of Georgia over Lions Gate Bridge, up the Fraser Valley snaking up Hope/Princeton. Then an excit-ing exercise with SARs personal jumping out of the chopper into the lake. The exercise caused a traffic jam on Highway 97 as the locals had to stop and take a look.

Back in the Comox Valley Scott’s ultim-ate dream came true — four passes around the Comox Glacier at the perfect speed for photog-raphy. The artist shot 200 digital images on the flight. He said the glacier from the air is like a massive sculpture. Scott’s paintings can be seen at his Black Creek Studio or at the Rec Centre at CFB Comox.

Photo courtesy CRSF

Artist Scott gets ‘iced’

Photo by Brian ScottOne of Brian’s Scott’s latest paintings.

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“Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done unto you.”

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Our View

By Les LeyneThe technical green light given

Thursday to the Northern Gateway pipeline sets the stage for the big-gest B.C. political decision of the 21st century to date.

Will Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet accept the joint review panel report and approve Enbridge’s $8-billion project?

The federal government believes moving Alberta crude oil to the coast is a national imperative. Following through on that would set off a cascading series of events that will define an important part of B.C.’s future.

There’s a clear sense now that this issue will make history.

One of the numerous consider-ations is how the review panel’s 209 conditions for approval mesh with the B.C. government’s position.

Environment Minister Mary Polak responded Thursday by recit-ing the five conditions the B.C. Liberals laid down last year for pro-vincial approval of any pipeline.

Those are: world-class safety standards (land and sea), regula-tory environmental approval, First Nations engagement and a “fair share” of revenue to B.C. for risk incurred.

But more to the point is how the newly issued conditions line up with the official B.C. submission to the review panel.

Because for all the vagueness in the original five conditions (what’s “world class”? What’s “fair”?), B.C. lined up solidly against the pipeline in its May final presentation.

B.C. scored the company for its lack of evidence and research. It emphatically rejected the “trust us” reassurances. It highlighted the potential for disaster if a spill of diluted bitumen were to occur in remote, inaccessible canyons.

And it reminded the panel of Enbridge’s catastrophic falldown on the 2010 Kalamazoo spill, where human errors overrode all safety systems.

“The challenges posed by the

route, the nature of the product, the conceptual nature of the plans and Enbridge’s track record mean that the province is not able to support the project at this time.”

But B.C. left itself an important out.

The brief noted: “Should the Joint Review Panel recommend approval, the JRP must impose clear, measurable and enforceable conditions that require Northern Gateway to live up to the commit-ments it has made in this proceed-ing.”

So one of the next steps in B.C. is to read the conditions line by line, compare them to all the con-cerns raised in the government’s submission, then decide whether they alleviate the worries.

That work starts as the clock ticks on the six-month deadline before the federal cabinet must decide. And the intensity will be turned up.

Opponents will step up the fight against the line. First Nations

will reassert their various stands, although most of them were reject-ed by the panel.

It found no significant adverse effect on aboriginal people’s use of resources, or on the interests of aboriginal groups.

And work will begin on assess-ing the next project in line, expan-sion of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain line to Vancouver.

The central conclusion on Thursday from the panel was that “Canada and Canadians would be better off with the [pipeline] than without it.”

The B.C. NDP rejected that conclusion. Green MLA Andrew Weaver said that could hold for just five years, but then the country would be left behind.

That’s just the start of a debate that will rage for months.

At one point the panel stated: “We encourage further dialogue.”

That’s one thing it doesn’t have to worry about.

— Glacier News Service

Biggest political decision of the 21st century

Whatever you call it, it’s still a Christmas tree.Fortunately the pendulum of political correctness is

swinging back towards rationality and away from the eradication of any public expressions of “Christmas”.

It was not too long ago that companies ordered their staff to replace “Merry Christmas” wishes with “Happy Holidays” and our federal government and judiciary banned nativity scenes, Christmas trees, and any other “reasons for the season” from display on government properties.

The Royal Canadian Mint replaced the Twelve Days of Christmas in its ads with the Twelve Days of Giving.

Hallmark changed the words on its “holiday” orna-ment to “Don we now our ‘fun’ apparel’.

Public schools replaced “Christmas concerts” with “Winter Festivals”, and in some of those schools, candy canes were banned because they were shaped liked shep-herds’ crooks and a shepherd implied, shhhhhh...Jesus.

We were on the brink of feminists insisting on ginger-bread persons.

Even a doctor in a medical journal published a piece on Santa setting a bad example for children with his unhealthy life style and “rotund, sedentary image.”

Others dissed the jolly old elf because he is a Christian saint. Something subversive happened a few weeks ago at the Angus Reid “Holiday” party. The staff decided to survey 1,508 Canadian adults online on Dec.10 and asked them, basically, if ‘Christ’ should be put back in Christmas.

It turned out that 92 per cent of us might not be dreaming of a white Christmas but we did think Christmas and not a holiday season was a time we wanted to be home for.

So, have a holly jolly Christmas, it’s the best time of the year.

And besides, it’s the well wishes that really count.

Pendulum isswinging back

Poll question: Are you going to wait up to see if you can catch a glimpse of Santa Claus tonight?

Vote at www.courierislander.com

From our readers

Kudos to the organizers of the Area D Ratepayers Association meeting, that took place Wednesday Dec. 11, at the Oyster Bay Resort.

The formation of a non-profit society for our area is in the works, and will facilitate open, civil and democratic discussion as well as a means to gather socially and share ideas.

It will also provide a stronger voice to address issues that people in our area share. With increased engagement by Area D resi-dents, we can provide clear input to fortify the awesome work of Area D Director Brenda Leigh.

Julie JohnsonArea D, Campbell River

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Christmas Eve Service: 6:30pm. Campbell River Baptist Church in the main auditorium.

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Campbell River Parkinson Self Help Support Group: 1:30pm to 3pm. Room 201, Campbell River Baptist Church Hall. Newcomers are welcome. For info call Pat at 250-286-1354.

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Al-Anon: 1pm and 7:30pm. 7th Day Adventist Church. 300 Thulin St. Anonymous 12-step programme for friends and families of alcoholics. For more info call Barb at 250-923-5537 or Judy at 250-923-1653

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FRIDAY DEC. 27

CR Fish and Wildlife Association indoor archery range: 6:30pm to 8pm. See Monday for more information.

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Al-Anon: 7:30pm. 7th Day Adventist Church. 300 Thulin St. Anonymous 12-step programme for friends and families of alcoholics. For more info call Barb at 250-923-5537 or Judy at250-923-1653

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Family New Year’s Eve Celebration: 5pm to 9pm. Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex. Free family fun. Skate, Swim, and Activity night. Please bring a helmet and hockey stick from home. Limited ice skates on site – bring them if you got them.

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City of Campbell River resi-dents who take their garbage

and recyclables to the curb on Wednesdays are reminded that

December 25 and January 1 pick-up will be moved to the following day. There will be no other day chan-ges for waste collection, and regular collection resumes for Wednesdays after the holidays.

“There’s no change in collection days on any other day of the week. This change applies to the two Wednesdays only,” says Amber Zirnhelt, the City’s sustainability manager. “People scheduled for Thursday pick-up following December 25 and January 1 during the holidays should be aware that collection times may vary from nor-mal because Emterra is covering two routes those

days.”While residents are encour-

aged to recycle as much as pos-sible, extra garbage collection over the holidays will be avail-able.

From December 26 to January 10, Emterra will accept extra garbage for curbside col-lection to help people clear away after the holidays. No tags will be required for extra containers, but the weight limit still applies. Each container must weigh no more than 20 kg or 44 pounds.

“We encourage people to find creative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle this Christmas, and create memories while reducing waste. For last minute green gift ideas, try gift certificates for local services such as a car wash, massage, dinner out, movie passes, ski tickets or other activities,”

Zirnhelt suggests. Questions about waste collec-

tion? Please contact Emterra at 250-286-0211.

Campbell River waste col-lection guidelines and map are posted on the City’s website (www.campbellriver.ca) under Waste Collection. The same location offers information about weekly unlimited recyc-ling, including pick-up of plas-tics #1-7.

Residents are also reminded that an online directory (www.campbellriverrecycles.ca) pro-vides current information about where to return and re-purpose more items than those picked up through curbside collection.

Residents without Internet access can obtain paper copies of waste collection informa-tion at City facilities or from Emterra drivers.

The Vandergreindt family’s pet pig poses with Santa and his young owner during the annual pet photos with Santa event at Woofy’s Willow Point Saturday. Pet photos with Santa has been a tradition at Woofy’s for at least 20 years. During the four-hour event, more than 100 dogs and cats, but only one pig, were photographed.

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To ensure the City’s Zoning Bylaw is con-sistent with the Official Community Plan, an update to the bylaw will occur in 2014.

Campbell River’s Sustainable Official Community Plan (SOCP) was completed in early 2012 after extensive community vision-ing and input. The SOCP sets out general policies and locations for future land use types, and the zoning bylaw will be revised and updated to match.

“After an Official Community Plan update, communities must revise zoning bylaws to make sure the two documents work together for consistent day-to-day land use administration,” explains Ross Blackwell, the City’s land use services man-ager.

What is a zoning bylaw?A zoning bylaw lays out which areas of

the city are designated for residential, com-mercial, industrial, or other uses.

A zoning bylaw specifies: • how land may be used • where buildings and other structures can

be located on a property• types of uses permitted on a property• lot sizes and dimensions, parking

requirements, building heights and street setbacks

“Zoning helps facilitate orderly growth, create attractive neighbourhoods and pro-vides some assurance to property owners and residents that the land use and characteristics of their neighbourhood will remain relatively

stable,” Blackwell adds. “A zoning bylaw also helps prevent land uses, building heights or locations that can conflict with neighbour-ing uses because the City will not issue a building permit for any building, construc-tion or new development that does not com-ply with the zoning bylaw.”

How does the Zoning Bylaw affect local property owners?

People who intend to use, build on or develop their property need to confirm their project is permitted by the Zoning Bylaw and any related regulations.

To learn more about the Zoning Bylaw update, attend a public open house in early 2014. Dates, times and locations will be announced in January.

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Staff photoThe Campbell River Hospice Society, above, held their annual Christmas Open House and Luncheon at their Dogwood St. office on Dec. 18.


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By Neil Cameron


With water inflows into its Campbell River reservoir the second lowest in 50 years, BC Hydro is considering using the Salmon River diversion if the dry conditions continue.

BC Hydro’s Stephen Watson said hydro’s major concern at the moment are salmon eggs and keeping the gravel bars containing them under water.

“The weather conditions have not changed over the past month and therefore the low water inflow conditions continue

for the Campbell River system,” said Watson. “From Oct. 7 to date, the water inflows into the upstream reservoirs are now the second lowest in 50 years of record. Inflows continue to be about 30 cubic metres per second (m3/s) and discharges below the John Hart generating station are more than double at about 67 m3/s to keep incubating salmon eggs covered with water. The last 30 days have seen water inflows into the reservoirs being at 32 per cent of normal. River flows this time of year are normally between 80 m3/s and 124 m3/s, but BC Hydro continues to operate John Hart at 50 per cent of capacity to conserve water.”

Upper Campbell Reservoir/Buttle Lake is the main water storage reservoir and is currently at about 215.9 metres, or about 2.3 metres below normal for this time of year. The res-ervoir has now entered a second-level corrective action zone after passing through the first corrective action zone earlier this fall — downstream river flows were correspondingly reduced at that time and remain the same. The reservoir can go down to 212 metres though BC Hydro would take further downstream river flow reductions should the reservoir level continue to drop.

“BC Hydro is currently diverting only about 1.75 m3/s from the Quinsam River Diversion into the Lower Campbell Reservoir, and that is based on water con-ditions at Wokas Lake — the diversion of this water may not be able to continue,” said Watson. “Given the very low water abundance situation, BC Hydro, as an emergency measure, may begin to divert water as early as next week from the Salmon River Diversion that has been out of service since June 2010. There is a current capital project in place to look at upstream and downstream fish passage at the diversion dam, and modest dam safety upgrades, particularly to the concrete canal. Given every drop of water may count, BC Hydro is looking to divert about 2 m3/s to start with and will monitor if it’s safe to divert more water through the canal. This diversion will be based on available water in the Salmon River. Both the Salmon River and the Quinsam River have minimum down-stream flow requirements.”

Ironically that news comes after the Comox Valley chapter of the Steelhead Society of BC wrote to BC Hydro CEO Charles Reid Dec. 9 requesting the diver-sion be removed completely from the Salmon River.

“Steelhead Society members and Campbell River volunteers question the whole concept of stealing water from one river to supplement another, especially from a river such as the Salmon with its rich produ-cing capacity,” wrote Larry Peterson, chair of the CVSSBC. “The concept was wrong in the first place and in the context of global warming would be even more wrong now.”

Watson said at about 213-214 metres, Upper Campbell Reservoir and Buttle Lake begin to separate with available water storage significantly reduced.

Lower Campbell Reservoir/McIvor Lake is cur-rently at 175.15 metres, or about 2.6 metres below normal for this time of year. This is the lowest reser-voir level on record for the month of December, and is the third lowest on record for any time of the year over the past 50 years. The reservoir could go as low as 174 metres, though BC Hydro intends to operate down to 174.9 metres in the near future. Cabin owners on the reservoir lakes have expressed concern for their docks and water lines. Watson said owners may want to take preventative measures now and be prepared should the reservoir be required to go down to 174 metres. This reservoir has very little water storage room left, he said.

Watson said John Hart Reservoir is operated tightly and typically does not fluctuate given the near-surface level of the John Hart dam water intake gates and the three pipelines.

The forecasted weather forecast to the end of the year is relatively cool and dry. There is no significant storm system forecasted.

Should the prolonged dry weather continue, some-time in January, BC Hydro will follow the water use plan guidelines of its water license and may reduce the downstream Campbell River flow below the current conservation flow, said Watson adding that it would have some impacts to salmon habitat.

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BYLAW NO. 185 – QUADRA ISLAND ZONING BYLAW, 1990, Amendment No. 104

BYLAW NO. 186 – QUADRA ISLAND ZONING BYLAW, 1990, Amendment No. 105

ANDBYLAW NO. 187 - QUADRA ISLAND ZONING BYLAW,

1990, Amendment No. 106

Date of Public Hearings: January 2, 2014

Location of Public Hearings: Quadra Island Community Centre 970 West Road Quathiaski Cove, BC

Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 185 will commence at: 7:00 p.m.

Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 186 will commence: Immediately following the close of Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 185

Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 187 will commence: Immediately following the close of Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 186

BYLAW NO. 185

Area aff ected by proposed Bylaw No. 185: The subject area is described as Unsurveyed Crown foreshore or land covered by water being part of the bed of Discovery Passage, Sayward District, +/- 0.06 hectares in area as shown on Map 1 top right (Crown Land File No. 1412592).

Purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 185: This bylaw, if adopted, would rezone the subject area from Access Two (AC-2) to Access One (AC-1) to permit the siting of an existing private dock.

BYLAW NO. 186

Area aff ected by proposed Bylaw No. 186: The subject area is described as Unsurveyed Crown foreshore or land covered by water being part of the bed of Discovery Passage, Sayward District, +/- 0.15 hectares in area as shown on Map 2 right.

Purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 186: This bylaw, if adopted, would rezone the subject area from Access Two (AC-2) to Access One (AC-1) to permit the construction of a dock for private moorage purposes.

BYLAW NO. 187

Area aff ected by proposed Bylaw No. 187: The subject area is described as Unsurveyed Crown foreshore or land covered by water being part of the bed of Open Bay, Sayward District, +/- 0.10 hectares in area as shown on Map 3 below right (Crown Land File No. 1412092).

Purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 187: This bylaw, if adopted, would rezone the subject area from Heritage One (HE-1) to Access One (AC-1) to permit the siting of an existing private dock.

Copies of the proposed bylaws and related information are available for inspection at the Strathcona Regional District Customer Service Centre, located at #102 – 990 Cedar Street, Campbell River, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., on Friday, December 20, 2013 and Monday, December 23, 2013 and from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 and Thursday, January 2, 2014. The bylaws and associated staff reports may also be viewed on the Strathcona Regional District website at www.strathconard.ca.

The public hearings will be held by a delegation of Electoral Area Directors representing the Strathcona Regional District Board. Anyone who believes their interests are aff ected by the proposed bylaws will be given an opportunity to be heard or to fi le a written submission at the public hearings.

Written submissions from persons who are unable to attend the public hearings may be delivered by hand or electronically to the Regional District offi ce no later than 12:00 noon on January 2, 2014 to be considered as part of the public hearing record. The Strathcona Regional District cannot consider any representations made after the close of the public hearings.

R. Hotsenpiller, Chief Administrative Offi cer

Inquiries should be directed to:John Neill, Planner

Strathcona Regional District301 – 990 Cedar Street, Campbell River BC V9W 7Z8

Tel: 250-830-6700 | 1-877-830-2990 | Fax: 250-830-6710Web: www.strathconard.ca | Email: [email protected]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

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What a difference a week makes. The last time the Campbell River Storm met the Nanaimo Buccaneers they literally skated over them 7-1 in front of nearly 1,000 fans at Rod Brind’Amour Arena. The Storm also outshot Nanaimo to the tune of 58-32 to jump over the Buccaneers into top spot of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League North Division.

That game was Dec. 13, for-ward to Thursday, Dec. 19 and a totally different outcome. This time around the Buccaneers tripled up the Storm, 6-2, while holding the potent Campbell River attack to just 17 shots. In the 7-1 victory the least amount of shots the Storm had in a period was 16.

The Storm played the Oceanside Generals at Rod Brind’Amour Arena Friday (game was in progress as of press time). The team then takes a Christmas break until Jan. 2 when they travel to Courtenay to play the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. The next night, Friday, Jan. 3, the Storm host the same Buccaneers. Game time at Rod Brind’Amour Arena is 7:30 p.m.

In Thursday’s loss the Storm trailed 2-1 after the first period and 4-2 after two. Brayden Taekema scored his VIJHL leading 25th goal for the Storm’s first marker. The other half of the ‘twin tower power’ line, Brendan deVries, assisted on the goal as did newly acquired Michigan product Joe Costello. For Costello it was his fifth point in four games since joining the Storm two weeks ago.

The second Storm goal came from deVries to raise his league leading points total to 56 on 20 goals and 36 assists. James Severs assisted on the play.

Jack Surgenor was tagged with the loss in the Storm goal. Nanaimo outshot Campbell River 26-17.

Lance Racing, a Campbell River drag racing team, brought home the prestigious 2013 Canada West Doorslammers Association (CWDA) Championship.

Team owner Brad Lance cam-paigns a two-car team in this fast bracket racing class. The main car, a seven second 185 mph ‘57 Chevy, is driven by Kevin Lance. The sec-ond car, an eight second 160 mph ‘55 Belair, is driven by Riverite Otto Schulte. The team and sup-port includes Caddy Ianson, Emile Hickford, Leslie Schulte, LouAnne and crew chief Mark Simpson.

This is the first CWDA champion-ship win for Lance Racing, although driver Lance came razor close placing second in 2012.

Both drivers were in contention for the championship right through the 2013 race season. However, fol-lowing an engine failure set back in race three, Schulte went on to win in Ashcroft and moved up and held the points lead right through to the eighth and final race of the year. This was his first year running in the Doorslammers class. He and wife Leslie have raced their own drag cars for decades in the National Hot Rod

See Drag Racing on page 15.

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Photos submittedBottom photo, Otto Schulte with his 2013 hardware he won while driving his ’55 Belair, in top photo with braking parachute out.

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HockeyVancouver Island Junior Hockey League:

North DivisionTeam G W L T F A PNanaimo 33 20 11 2 122 95 42 C.R. Storm 32 19 9 4 139 86 42 Comox 31 18 10 3 111 113 39 Oceanside 31 4 25 2 71 144 10

South DivisionVictoria 33 26 5 2 162 64 54Peninsula 31 16 11 4 117 107 36 Westshore 34 12 14 8 121 152 32Kerry Park 32 12 16 4 108 139 28 Saanich 31 10 19 2 7 128 22

GamesWestshore 6 Peninsula 5 (OT)Victoria 10 Saanich 1Nanaimo 6 Storm 2

League ScoringPlayer T G A PB.deVries CR 20 36 56 C.Logan PN 18 30 48 G.Dunlop Nan 19 27 46 B.Taekema CR 25 20 45B.Roney Vic 22 21 43 B.Lervold WS 17 25 42G.Zagrodney Vic 5 36 41 C.Krupa WS 20 20 40 A.Milligan KP 23 16 39D.Pernal CV 19 20 39

Storm ScoringJ.Severs CR 12 15 27 G.Colpron CR 13 12 25T.Johnson CR 7 18 25Z.Sanderson CR 4 16 20D.Kolbeins CR 8 10 18Alex Brewer CR 5 12 17J.Friesen CR 9 7 16B.Horcoff CR 4 12 16T.Smith CR 1 12 13C.Olson CR 1 9 10G.Rauser CR 3 6 9Aaron Brewer CR 5 3 8J.Costello CR 2 3 5R.Christensen CR 1 3 4J.Rauser CR 0 4 4 R.Grills CR 0 2 2E.Pugh CR 0 1 1

Campbell River Men’s Hockey League:Team G W L T PTimberwolves 14 13 0 1 27 Terror 14 11 2 1 23Barnes Bros. Avalanche 14 9 5 0 18Quinsam Coal Senators 13 5 6 2 12 Strategic Hurricanes 14 5 7 2 12 Freddie's Pub Stars 16 5 10 1 11 Canucks 11 5 6 0 10MVP Flyers 14 2 11 1 5 RBL Whalers 12 2 10 0 4

GamesTerror 6 Avalanche 3Stars 3 Flyers 0Hurricanes 3 Terror 3Timberwolves 10 Senators 0Timberwolves 8 Whalers 2Players of the week - Jesse Bachmeier, Karl Hagg, and Corey MacLachlan, all from the Timberwolves, and Bryce Cockburn of the Terror all with 6 point games

League ScoringPlayer T G A PJ.Bachmeier TW 21 20 41C.MacLachlan TW 13 28 41K.Hagg TW 19 19 38B.Cockburn Ter 22 15 37R.Churnard AV 14 9 23S.Lee TW 10 13 23L.Feeney Ter 14 7 21 E.Philp TW 10 10 20 R.Steel Ter 2 15 17 C.Clarkson Sen 7 8 15

Pioneer Men’s Oldtimers Hockey League:Team G W L T P Bushmen 9 9 0 0 18A-1 Radiators 12 9 3 0 18 Frame & Co. 11 6 4 1 13CR Glass 9 5 4 0 10 Thrashers 11 5 6 0 10Quadra Old Growth 8 4 3 1 9 Royal Coachman 9 4 5 0 8 Riptide Pub Ice Dogs 10 3 6 1 7 Action Source For Sports 11 1 8 2 4 Video Works 9 0 8 1 1

SoccerVancouver Island Division 3B Men's Soccer League:Team G W L T F A PVantreights 14 10 0 4 34 12 34Cordova Bay 12 9 1 2 30 15 29Nanaimo 13 7 3 3 22 10 24

Sooke 12 7 3 2 27 16 23Peninsula 13 5 6 2 11 19 17PLSC Lakers 11 4 5 2 17 15 14Alberni 13 2 7 4 18 30 10 Bays United 12 2 7 3 15 24 9 CR Golden Wings 11 1 7 3 9 21 6Gorge 13 1 9 3 11 32 6

Vancouver Island Division 4B Men's Soccer League:Team G W L T F A PMainstream Canada 10 9 0 1 54 6 28Zgoda Jr. 11 8 2 1 49 9 25Vic West 10 7 2 1 28 13 22 Juan de Fuca 11 6 4 1 18 23 19Fernwood 11 4 7 0 20 21 12PLSC Lakers 11 2 9 0 8 60 6SFFC Originals 12 0 12 0 9 54 0

Mid Island Women’s Soccer League:Team G W L T PMainstream Outlaws 11 8 1 2 26 Oceanside 10 7 1 2 23CVUSC Revolution 11 7 2 2 23Kickers 11 7 3 1 22Nanaimo 10 6 4 0 18Shooters 11 5 6 0 15 Port Alberni 10 3 6 1 10 Marine Harvest Bandits 10 2 7 1 7Wheatys 11 2 8 1 7 River City FC 11 1 10 0 3

VolleyballCampbell River Monday Night Adult Coed Volleyball League:

'A' DivisionTeam G W L SW SLDilligaf 3 2 0 6 0Kiss My Ace 3 2 0 6 0Net Results 3 1 2 2 4Kids Wanna Block 3 1 2 2 5The Booyahs! 3 1 2 2 5Serves You Right 3 0 3 2 6

'B' DivisionSnoops Dogs 3 3 0 6 0Bombers 3 2 1 4 2 We Like Big Bumps 3 2 1 4 2 Ball So Hard 3 2 1 4 3 Bump It Up 3 0 3 1 6 Safe Sets 3 0 3 0 6

8-BallCampbell River 8-Ball Association:P Team Pt1 Pier Street Bullys 152 2 Eagles Oldtimers 139 3 Elks Elkoholics 1324 Freddie's Tequila Shooters 121 5 Eagles Rockers 1166 Eagles Talons 1097 Eagles Breakers 1058 Freddie's Leftovers 979 Eagles Navigators 9610 Elks-EZ United 93 11 JJ’s Exotic Shots 89 12 Quinsam Sticks & Stones 85 13 Pier Luck 7114 Quinsam Stick Ticklers 69 15 Quinsam Q’s 6416 Pier Street Pocket Divas 6217 Eagles Sitting Ducks 60 ERO’s - George Johnson, Mike Wilson, Rick Galambos, Ron Douglas, Mike Danyluk, Ed Sharkey, Mike McRoberts, Dale Cerny, Paul Spicer, Gerry Davis, Gene Kawano, Ron Ramm 1

DartsMonday Night Darts League:

LadiesTeam G F AC.R. Legion 9 77 35 Curling Club #2 10 75 51 Curling Club #1 10 73 53 Elks #2 11 67 73 Elks #1 10 62 64 Quinsam #2 9 53 59 Eagles 11 50 90 Quinsam #1 8 48 50 Willows Pub 9 41 71

HighsHigh Scores - Angie Pagani 121; Tracy Ellis 110 140’s - Nicole Sumner

GamesCurling Club #1 13 Eagles 1Elks #2 12 Elks #1 2

MensQuadra Legion 11 90 42

Freddie's Pub #1 10 78 42Eagles 11 68 64Curling Club 9 57 51 Riptide Pub #2 9 55 53 Elks #2 9 53 54Riptide Pub #1 11 52 80Willows Pub 10 50 70 Freddie's Pub #2 10 44 75 Elks #1 8 40 56

HighsHigh Scores - Mal Gillette 135; Tom Wallace 133; Richard Campbell 132; Richard Campbell 125; Richard Campbell, Ken Minaker 121High Outs - Willie Nolan 160140’s - Rick Yarjau 2; Steve Cavanagh, Ken Haight, Dave Super, Mark Schultz, Ken Binnersley, Albert Wilson, Shawn Decaire 1180’s - Ryan Cunningham 1

GamesQuadra Legion 9 Elks #1 3Eagles 7 Curling Club 5Riptide #2 7 Riptide #1 5Freddie’s #2 7 Freddie’s #1 5Elks #2 6 Willows 6

5-Pin BowlingThursday Golden Crystals Seniors League:*Second quarter winnersP Team T1 Axolotl* 32 2 Octopi 223 Mermaids 21 3 Orcas 21 5 Stingrays 18 6 Sand Dollars 17 6 Starfish 17 8 Sea Lions 12

Team HighsPoints Over Series Average - Axolotl +208Scratch Game - Stingrays 923Scratch Series - Octopi 2,477

Individual HighsScratch Series - Men - Bill Craigie-Manson 679; Women - Gail Shillito 584Scratch Game - Men - Bill Craigie-Manson 236; Women - Gail Shillito 238Pins Over Average Game - Men - Ed Miskey +57; Women - Paulette Zschiedrich +84Pins Over Average Series - Men - Bill Craigie-Manson +115; Women - Shirley McKeever +61

10-Pin BowlingMonday Nite Men’s 10 Pin League:P Team W T1 CR Bowling Centre 20 299 2 Boston Pizza Brutes 20 294.53 Leeson Lake 12 2864 Alley Cats 18 270.5 5 Storey Creek Golfers 29 2756 Clippers 9 195

Team HighsScratch Game - Clippers 698Handicap Game - CR Bowling Centre 921Scratch Series - Clippers 2,014Handicap Series - Storey Creek 2,595

Individual HighsScratch Game - Ian Fong Jr. 205Handicap Game - Ian Fong Jr. 256Scratch Series - Ken Enns 565Handicap Series - Sal Salminen 674

Tuesday Mixed Lunch Bunch League:P Team Q T1 Steve Marshall Ford 68.5 279.52 Quinsam Auto 59.5 3253 Team 10 48 70 4 BowlMates 46 298.55 Lane Divas 45 252.56 Leftys 44 292.57 Nesbitt Island Coffee 42 306.5 8 Island Fever Travel 39 318.5 9 Heavy Balls 26 23210 Odd Balls 22 237

Team HighsGame - BowlMates 742Series - Steve Marshall Ford 1,958

Individual Highs Scratch Series - Men - Ray Stormo 617; Women - Darleen Woods 497Handicap Series - Men - Ray Stormo 707; Women - Stella Nickel 687Scratch Game - Men - Ray Stormo 232; Women - Sheila Stormo 185

Handicap Game - Men - Ray Stormo 262; Women - Stella Nickel 252

Tuesday Night Mixed League:P Team Q T1 Screaming Eagles 53 1292 U.K. Plus 60 1253 The B.U.F.F.’S 50 1224 EZDUZIT 59 114 5 Buckin Awesome 56 111 6 King Pins 59 1097 Ryan’s Pizzeria 27 97

Team HighsScratch Game - The B.U.F.F.’S 826Scratch Series - The B.U.F.F.’S 2,291Handicap Series - The B.U.F.F.’S 3,152Handicap Game - The B.U.F.F.’S 1,113

Individual HighsScratch Series - Men - Dave Macklin 543; Women - Lennai Chickite 547Handicap Series - Men - Dean King, Ian Fong 649; Women - Lennai Chickite 682Scratch Game - Men - Dave Macklin 202; Women - Lennai Chickite 201Handicap Game - Men - Robert Hansen 240; Women - Linda Anderson 255

Wednesday Night Ladies League:P Team Q T1 ATM Dolls With Balls 27 242.5 2 The Rockin Rollers 24 278.5 3 Jonny’s Bar & Lounge 21 3054 2nd Storie 16.5 2875 Lucky Strikes 16 2786 Az-Tec 15 228 7 Strike Outs 12.5 291 8 Pin Ups 12 245.5

Team HighsScratch Game - ATM Dolls With Balls 620Scratch Series - ATM Dolls With Balls 1,704Handicap Game - ATM Dolls With Balls 894

Individual HighsScratch Game - D Young 196Handicap Game - Wendy Johansen 251Most Over Average Game - Wendy Johansen +51Most Over Average Series - Marlene Jordan +66

Thursday Morning 50+ Seniors League standings:P Team Q T1 Amigos 29 162.5 2 Limeys 28 1523 King Pins 27 153 4 Hopefuls 26 145 4 Spare Shooters 26 156.56 Strikers 17 141 7 Happy Wanderers 13 1748 Class Act 9 1348 Quinsam Auto 9 131 10 Flyers 6 171

Team HighsScratch Game - Spare Shooters 656Handicap Game - Amigos 869 Scratch Series - Spare Shooters 1,856Handicap Series - Hopefuls 2,504

Individual HighsScratch Series - Men - Ray Smith 567; Women - Claire Brown 503Handicap Series - Men - Ray Smith 750; Women - Maureen Lever 676Scratch Game - Men - Ray Smith 230; Women - Maureen Lever 200Handicap Game - Men - Ray Smith 291; Women - Maureen Lever 264

Friday Night Mixed League:P Team Q T1 Lucky 7’s 24 281.52 C&C 23 2813 Bowlderdash 22 2684 CR Business Centre 20 232 5 Whatever Works 19.5 248.5 6 Alvin & The Chipmunks 15 261.57 Az-Tec 11.5 2828 Aspareiguess 9 305

Team HighsScratch Game - Whatever Works 660Scratch Series - Whatever Works 1,900Handicap Game - Lucky 7’s 855Handicap Series - C&C 2,434

Individual HighsScratch Game - Men - Lindsey Tompkins 198; Women - Denise Kennedy 197Handicap Game - Men - Ken Nagata 240; Women - Denise Kennedy 243Scratch Series - Men - Sal Adamo 509; Women - Leona Williams 527Handicap Series - Men - Ken Nagata 662; Women - Denise Kennedy 654

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Drag Racing from page 13.Association’s bracket racing series, pulling home nine prior championships.

Asked how it feels to step up to a fast class of cars Schulte laughs and says, “Well, these rockets sure get your attention. I have watched these quick hot rods run for years, but there is no way to prepare or explain what it feels like to launch one of these off the starting line. Frankly it’s like getting rear-ended by a speed-ing and accelerating locomotive. It drives you back into the seat and never lets up. However, like anything else in life, once you do it a few dozen times you just get use to it.”

Fortunately Lance had Schulte get some seat time in 2012 in order to get use to the new 1,020 horsepower ride. Lance’s choice paid off.

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Schulte especially thanks his wife Leslie. “She and I have been drag racing together since the 80’s,” said Otto. “She handles the data collection during and between runs, which is critical for predicting times for the next pass. Without her I wouldn’t have won a single championship, including this one.”

Asked about 2014, Schulte remarks, “Defending a championship is as big as win-ning one, but I’ve been in this game long enough to know you start off a new season from square one. Actually, you have to try even harder having a target on your back! Hopefully I get the chance to double up.”

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RE: The estate of Norman Braes Ellis, deceased,formerly of Sayward, British Columbia.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate ofNorman Braes Ellis are hereby notified under section 38of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims shouldbe sent to the Executor, Mildred Toth c/o Tees KiddleSpencer, 200 - 1260 Shoppers Row, Campbell River,BC V9W 2C8 on or before February 5, 2014, after whichdate the Executor will distribute the estate among theparties entitled to tit, having regard to the claims ofwhich the Executor then has notice.

Administrative Assistant-Part Time

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We thank all those who express interest but will only becontacting those to be interviewed.

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Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 NEWS/www.courierislander.com CAMPBELL RIVER COURIER-ISLANDER 23

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

250-10th Ave., Campbell RiverPastor Larry Martin • 250-287-8786

Website: www.gotchurch.ca

SUNDAYS 10:00 a.m.

“Finding MEANING out of Meaninglessness”

A sermon series fromThe Book of Ecclesiastes

“Clear, Relevant Messages”Friendly Welcome for all!

Sunday Family Worship10:30 am

The Meaning Of ChristmasChristmas Eve Dec. 24th 6:30pm

Captains/Pastors Gordon & Karen Taylor291 McLean St., (just off Alder) 250-287-3720

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“A Christmas Carol” EveChristmas Past, Present & Future

Tuesday, Dec. 24th 6:00pmNew Years Eve Potluck 5pmWatch Night Service 11pm

Sunday 10:30 am • Wednesday 7pm

The compassion of Jesus coming alive

Corner of Pinecrest and BirchWayne Hughes

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145 Simms Road, Willow PointPhone 250-923-3776

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December 24th • 7:00 pm

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Daily Wed.-Fri. 9amConfessions before all masses

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Phone 250-287-3498

Sundays8:30 am Traditional Eucharist10:00 am Family Worship & Children's

ProgrammingTuesday, December 24th - Christmas Eve4:00 pm - Family Christmas Eve Service11:00 pm - Midnight ServiceWednesday, December 25th - Christmas Day10:30 am - Holy Eucharist

Rector: Rev. Canon Dr. Blair Haggart228 South Dogwood St. ph. 250-286-1613

(corner of South Dogwood & Pinecrest)

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Senior Pastors Barry & Nancy Kaardalwww.crvineyard.ca tel (250) 286-3372

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The Age of AnxietyWe live in perilous times. Rogue states with chemical or atomic weapons, fanatical terrorist groups spreading fear and hatred across the globe, and technology that changes too quickly for anyone to keep up with it are all part of our modern world. Our fears are stoked by the modern media’s 24/7 news cycle and its insistence that something terrible is just around the corner. Even those who are not particularly tuned into the news are anxious; there is a certain anxiety that comes with our modern technology. The noise of the cell phone ringing is like an alarm going off and it’s often just as startling. The ping of your computer telling you that you have a new message pushes the same anxiety button, and since our phones allow us to be constantly connected we are now living constantly with alarms, buzzers and a sense of time urgency. So, what can we do about all of this? A fi rst step might be to choose more soothing ring tones or just to turn the computer and phone off for extended periods of time. We should also take time out of our busy schedules for solitude and quiet time, a time when we might commune with God or nature and our souls can be at rest. God does not want us to be anxious; be in His presence and trust in the Lord.

— Christopher Simon

301 St. Ann’s RoadCampbell River, BC V9W 4C7Telephone: [email protected]

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COMMUNITY UPDATE DECEMBER 24, 2013

Winter wood smoke is one of the largest sources of fi ne particulate air pollution. Exposure has been linked to adverse health eff ects and decreased life expectancy. Following Burn it Smart principles for using wood as a fuel can help reduce neighbourhood air pollution – so we can all breathe a little easier. Tip #5 Don’t burn driftwood: When you burn drift wood, chlorine from the salt water combines with the smoke and produces dioxins and furans, which are dangerous carcinogens.

WOOD BURNING TIPS

Residents whose curbside collection day falls on Christmas or New Year’s day will receive their collection the following day (Thursday, Dec. 26 and Thursday, Jan. 2).

Holiday Garbage & RecyclingCollection Information

Remember to reduce, reuse, and recyclethis holiday season!

Green Giving Tip:Create memories, not garbage!

Make gift certifi cates for pet walking, car washes, household chores or a meal out or fun activity together!

Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose chose the Cedars at Cobble Hill to announce an $11.5-million national project aimed at stamping out youth sub-stance abuse on Wednesday.

The Cedars at Cobble Hill is an addiction treat-ment centre and while there, Ambrose joined phys-icians and leading addiction recovery specialists at a roundtable to discuss “real, practical solutions to support Canadians in prevention and recovery.”

“There are millions of Canadians living in short and long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs,” Ambrose said. “Today’s roundt-able was about listening to experts and community members about what we can do better to prevent our children and youth from using drugs, and to further support people in recovery from addiction.”

The event was one staff at the Cedars at Cobble Hill were pleased to host.

“We are thrilled with the leadership of Minister Ambrose in making recovery and prevention a priority,” said Neal Berger, executive director of Cedars.

The goal of the new five-year program, dubbed A Health Promotion and Drug Prevention Strategy for Canada’s Youth, which dovetails with work already being done through the National Anti-Drug Strategy, is to prevent illicit drug use among Canadians aged 10 to 24.

Education, sustainable partnerships and national prevention standards will help foster that goal, Ambrose noted.

“Preventing substance abuse among young people is a critical focus of the government’s National Anti-Drug Strategy,” she said. “Through this contribution, we are helping to increase aware-ness among youth of the dangers of experimenting with drugs, assisting parents in keeping their kids drug-free, and ultimately keeping our communities safe and healthy.”

Five key priority areas will see the bulk of the $11.5 million including a knowledge exchange network “to fill a need for a prevention hub that will promote communications and collaboration amongst those who work in youth substance abuse prevention, as well as access to existing resources, tools and knowledge on prevention from a broad range of partners.”

Other aims include tackling marijuana myths, building youth resilience through sport and recrea-tion and developing new strategies for youth sub-stance abuse prevention.

Photo submittedFederal Health Minister Rona Ambrose making the announcement at Cedars at Cobble Hill Wednesday.

Feds announcefunding to helpstamp out youthsubstance abuse

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