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200 attendNew Horizonsrally, marchSIAN THOMSON COURIER-ISLANDER

Vancouver Island is the start of the provincial gov-ernment’s plan to contract out union work, Hospital Employees Union Director of Communications Mike Old told about 200 people at a rally in Campbell River Sunday.

The rally and march was in support of residents and workers at the New Horizons seniors care facil-ity. The 118 workers were given layoff notices Dec. 31 which take effect April 22.

“This is the start of a renewed effort by govern-ment to contract out and the Island is the start of it,” said Old.

“They are determined to maximize profits but we will be loud and consistent in letting the public know that attacking seniors is no way to operate.”

And Lois Jarvis, of Citizens for Quality Health Care in Campbell River said showing such lack of concern for city pioneers and veterans was unacceptable.

“These seniors are valued by our community and they have come to love the people who care for them, clean for them, cook for them and maintain their residence. They deserve to have the best of care in their declining years,” said Jarvis. “The actions and treatment of these employees is something that hap-pens in third world countries, not Canada, and have caused our community to be very upset.”

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Whale watching captain fi nedand banned for 10 years GLACIER NEWS

A Campbell River whale watching captain has been fined $6,000 and banned from the industry for 10 years after once again get-ting too close to a pod of killer whales.

Jason Allan Smith was found guilty in Campbell River Provincial Court on Jan. 30 for disturbing killer whales in violation of the Fisheries Act.

The judgment relates to an Aug. 14, 2010 incident near Camp Point, north of Campbell River. Skipper Smith, who was working for Eagle Eye Adventures at the time, drove inside the mandated 100-metre buffer zone from a group of orcas and “kept the boat within a close distance of the whales for an extended period of time,” according to a news release from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Smith was convicted of disturbing killer whales in 2011 for a similar incident from 2008.

Scientific evidence shows the close proximity of boats can disturb and disrupt the normal behaviour of the killer whales. Repeated disturbances “have the potential to cause long-term harm to the population,” the release stated.

British Columbia has two resident killer whale populations: a group in the southern waters that are listed as endangered and a group in the north that are

designated as threatenedunder the Species At Risk Act.

Back in 2004, American whale-watching guide Jim Maya was fined $6,500 for disturbing the mammals by following within 30 m of apod for three to five minutes off North Pender Island. A Victoria-based whale watchcaptain, Gerry Fossum, wasalso fined $6,500 for disturb-ing killer whales on the same day.

(U.S. and Canadian whale-watch boats are free to cross back and forth across the international boundary in search of whales provided they do not come ashore; during the peak summermonths, the southern resi-dent killer whales spend most of their time in the waters of Washington state.)

Fisheries and Oceans asks anyone with information onpotentially illegal activity— like getting too close to whales — to call its toll-free violation reporting line at1-800-465-4336.

City donates property to Habitat for HumanityCOURIER-ISLANDER

Campbell River City Council unanimously supported donating,

the property at 129 Westgate Road to Habitat for Humanity Vancou-ver Island North.

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the Feb. 18 in-camera meeting, and we are pleased to announce this donation, which creates an oppor-tunity for a residential duplex to

be built at this location,” said Mayor Walter Jakeway. The prop-erty is valued at approximately $95,200, and the city has approved

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Continued from page 1.“Instead of being treated

well, you choose to lower their standard of living and greatly upset the residents by turfing your employees unless you choose to rehire them with reduced wages and benefits and no senior-ity. Seeing their caregivers treated in this manner will have a very negative affect on the vulnerable residents. You get what you pay for and using vulnerable sen-iors and their caregivers to make mega profits is pretty tacky. So, what the heck happened to “families first?”

Jim Sinclair, President of the BC Federation of Labour, said Campbell River can’t afford to lose more good paying jobs and there was still time to work out a different deal.

“I am appalled at the whole-scale firing,” he said. “It is an important job to take care of our parents in a not-for-profit setting. Firing everyone is wrong. It’s wrong and not just the workers and residents at New Horizons, but hun-dreds and hundreds of people. Campbell River cannot afford to lose any more good paying jobs like the sawmill and paper mill. I think this company needs to realize if they are in busi-ness they need to worry about their reputation and their reputation is not good here.”

Sinclair said they want

Park Place to sit down with the union and sort this out.

Following the speeches protesters made their way through the falling snow from Spirit Square to the New Horizons facility. On-duty staff and residents lined the windows on each floor, waving and smiling as the long line of supporters went by.

Also in attendance a speaking at the rally were Andrea Craddock, President of the Campbell River and Courtenay Labour Council, Bonnie Pearson, Secretary and Business Manager of the Hospital Employees Union (HEU), MLA Claire Trevena, Brenda Leigh,

Regional District Director whose mother is in New Horizons, Larry Samson, City of Campbell River Councillor, and Barb Biley, Vice President of the HEU for the north island.

“We are in this predica-ment because of the policies of the BC government,” said Bonnie Pearson of the HEU. “Profit has no place in our public service. And public services are human servi-ces. Wages should reflect the work people are doing and be protected by a union.

“We are already among the lowest paid wage earn-ers in Campbell River, but our staff is the key to quality of life for the resi-dents. To change the staff will have huge impacts on seniors, many of whom are too fragile to speak for themselves,”

Trevena, who will be presenting a petition to the legislature on March 5 in support of the residents and staff of New Horizons, reminded the crowd that the first thing the Liberals did in 2001 was tear up con-tracts and 8,000 workers lost their jobs.

“This government ignores and challenges court deci-sions and has no respect for the law, for unions, for work-ers,” said Trevena.

“They have forgotten that they are elected by the people and for the people and not for the profit mak-ers and corporate sector only.”

Lois Jarvis addresses the crowd with MLA Claire Trevena in the background.

Rally and march participants brave to cold to listen to the speakers Sunday. (Photo by Sian Thomson)


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Your chance to host an international studentCOURIER-ISLANDER

In March Campbell River will again be welcoming young ambassadors from sister city of Ishikari, Japan.

This visit is part of the Campbell River Twinning Society’s Young Ambassa-dor Program where on alter-nate years, middle school students travel to and from Ishikari and Campbell River

during Spring Break for a nine-day trip. They are to arrive in Campbell River the night of March 26 and will be staying for five nights.

There will be 25 students between the ages of 11 to 14, and five chaperones par-ticipating in many fun Can-adian activities around the city. As part of our efforts to show them the best of Campbell River hospital-

ity, the Twinning Society is looking for interested host families for the duration of their stay.

If you think your family would enjoy the experience of hosting an internation-al student this is a great opportunity to try it out for a short period.

This is also a great chance for younger family members who may be interested in

going on the Young Ambas-sador trip to Ishikari next year, or applying as a sen-ior exchange student to find out more about Japan first

hand.For more information

and the online homestay application form, and other Campbell River Twinning

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Japanese student Maiko Dobashi, 14, in the photo taken during her visit to Campbell River in March 2012, chats with students from École Willow Point Elementary School.

Pets killedin morning fi reon Lynn RoadCOURIER-ISLANDER

Four people were forced from their home after an early mor-ning fire on Lynn Road in Camp-bell River Monday.

“At 4:55 a.m. Monday, Campbell River Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at 1750 Lynn Rd,” said Fire Chief Ian Baikie. “The first arriving crews confirmed a fire burning on the second floor, which had spread up into the attic space of the three-storey, multi-suite home.”

All four occupants escaped the fire uninjured, but two pets per-ished in the fire.

“The people’s immediate needs for food, clothing and shelter are being looked after by our local Emergency Support Services,” Baikie adds.

The fire appears to have started on the outside deck of the home and is under investigation by the Fire Department and RCMP. Damage is estimated at $150,000.

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The Campbell River Salmon Foundation has completed its its sixth year of operation. This report is intended to

update our members and contributors on the activities and accomplishments of CRSF in 2013. During 2013 the Foundation has facilitated over $265,000 in funding through 10 different projects for local Salmon Enhancement.

Our mandate is to promote the conservation, rehabilitation and enhancement of watersheds for Pacifi c Salmon north of the Oyster River and south of the Salmon River estuary and eastward to the adjacent mainland coast.

The current Board of Directors is comprised of the following volunteers:

Martin Buchanan, ChairmanM.B. Mike Gage, Vice ChairmanTroy Wilson, TreasurerTherisa Lowe, Secretary /Banquet ChairpersonDon Bendickson, Director Dale Blackburn, Director Mark Gage, DirectorRupert Gale, DirectorJamie Gaskill, DirectorCorby Lamb, Director Kris Mailman, DirectorKent Moeller, Director Mark Murphy, DirectorGeorge Stuart, Director

2013 PROJECTS FUNDED $173,000 -CRSF lead the gravel placement project at Site 7 on the Campbell River just below the John Hart power station. 4200 tonnes of Chinook spawning gravel was placed in the river providing spawning habitat for 210 pairs of Chinook. The replenishment of gravel in the river is very important for the recovery of Chinook and is used by other salmon species as well. This Project was funded by BC Hydro Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program ($123,000), Fisheries and Oceans Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnership Program ($20,500), local DFO technical support (7,500), and the CRSF ($22,000).

$49,100 - Salmon River Coho Distribution Assessment, this project is assessing adult Coho distribution above and below the BC Hydro Salmon River Diversion dam. The results of this project help monitor the current escapement above the dam and will be important in determining the effectiveness of the improved fi sh passage at the dam that BC Hydro will be completing by the end of 2015. This project is primarily funded by the BC Hydro Fish and Wildlife Compensation

ANNUAL REPORT 2013

Program ($30,900) and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. CRSF provides administration for the project.

$10,800 -CRSF continued to fund the Chinook incubation box program carried out by the Fisheries and Oceans Quinsam Hatchery. This program in its eighth year is very important to the recovery of Chinook stocks in the Campbell River. In the fall of 2012 31% of the fi sh recovered in the DFO’s dead pitch survey were from the incubation boxes with over 61% being 5 year olds. These returning fi sh are increasingly contributing to the natural spawning in the Campbell River.

$6,400 -CRSF continued to fund the cost of the “Pinks at the Pier” project.

$5,800 - CRSF and Storey Creek Golf Course jointly funded a Coho fi sh passage project on the 14th fairway at the headwaters of Woods Creek providing juvenile Coho access to overwintering habitat. Nyrstar provided the CRSF portion of the funding.

$5,700 - CRSF provided funding for the Gillard Pass Fisheries Association stock assessment on the Phillips River and also provided a hand carved paddle for their live auction fundraiser held at Stewart Island in August. The GPFA operates a Chinook hatchery and stock assessment program on the Phillips River.

$5,500 - CRSF provided funding to the new Campbell River Aquarium for their startup and tank sponsorship. The aquarium is a great venue in the education of the public on the importance of our local waters for healthy fi sh populations.

$4,700 – Early Marine Biology of Juvenile Hatchery and Wild Salmon in and near the Campbell River Estuary Project. This project is analyzing data collected over 5 years and will look at the factors determining early marine survival rates. The project is funded by the BC Hydro Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. CRSF provides administration for the project.

$4,100 - C.R.S.F. is continuing to help fund a Coho Vibrio vaccination trial in its second of a three year project with D.F.O., Quinsam Hatchery and the Center for Aquatic Health Science. This is an important partnership with a controlled group of 40,000 Coho injected with a placebo saline solution and the other group of 40,000 vaccinated

against vibriosis each year. Both groups would be adipose clipped and differently coded wire tagged to allow assessment of the Coho adults caught in the fi sheries as well as escapement returns. The project is trying to determine if Coho ocean survival can be increased. In addition to the funds provided by CRSF the in kind contributions from the Quinsam hatchery, CAHS, and suppliers make up more than half the cost of this project.

$1,000 - CRSF provided funding to the Campbell River Oceans Day committee for their successful educational and awareness event in June.

ONGOING PROJECTSIn 2013 the Salmon River Diversion fi sh passage feasibility studies continued. CRSF has continued to push for proper fi sh passage to be installed at the diversion dam on the Salmon River. BC Hydro has now committed to have proper fi sh passage in place by the end of 2015.

CRSF has continued to look at the feasibility of improving fi sh passage on the Quinsam River below the lake which would increase the amount of spawning area for anadromous fi sh in the Quinsam River system. $2,700 has been spent in 2013 to hire professionals to evaluate the potential project.

$71,000 was raised at the annual banquet and auction. This included donations from generous sponsors. The CRSF would like to thank all of its contributors and volunteers for their generous support.

CRSF continues to receive generous cash and in-kind contributions from local businesses and individuals.

In closing I would again like to thank Seymour Pacifi c Developments Ltd. for covering the CRSF administration costs annually as they have since our inauguration in May 2007.

The CRSF Board of Directors is very conscious of the importance of keeping administration costs very low and it’s safe to say that our actual cost of administration is around one percent. The Board of Directors consists of all volunteers and we are well supported by all of the resource industries that operate in this community.

Martin BuchananChairmanCampbell River Salmon Foundation

www.crsalmonfoundation.org

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Seniors need a home,why not on waterfront?

I found it very interesting to read your article titled “Mixed residential, retail suggested for waterfront site.” My interest had to do with the possibility that this prime location “could be used for a seniors’ centre.” Your readers are undoubtedly aware that there has been much discus-sion about finding an appropri-ate location for a seniors’ centre in Campbell River.

Currently our seniors are housed in the Sportsplex from Monday to Friday for about three hours a day and the Community Centre on Monday and Wednes-day for the same length of time. While we very much appreciate that the city council has allowed us the use of this space rent free, we still do not have a permanent home where we can “hang our hat” as we must clear out all our materials to prepare the rooms for the next user.

We may not even place noti-ces or posters on the walls. We are simply another entry on the Sportsplex or Community Centre’s calendar. Campbell Riv-

er seniors need their own space where they may gather and socialize, engaging in programs of their own choosing and par-take in nourishing, reasonably priced meals.

I would encourage all senior citizens, if you feel as I do, to make your opinions known to

our public officials at the munici-pal, provincial and federal levels. With our strong voices, we will influence them to act on obtain-ing a stand alone seniors’ centre that is long overdue for Campbell River.

It might even end up being located on the waterfront, with

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CBC should demand that Lacroix resignHypocrisy has reared its ugly

head at the CBC.CBC President Hubert Lacroix

announced Friday that he quietly paid back $29,678.11 in inappropriate expenses last fall. The admission came on the weekend, of course, when bad news is vetted to the press by media-savvy types.

Sun News host Brian Lilley reported last week that Lacroix repaid the expenses, incurred for hotels, meals and other expenses for work at CBC headquarters in Ottawa, away from his home in Montreal. Lacroix’s annual salary is between $350,000 and $421,000, and includes a $1,500 monthly living allowance, club memberships and a car allow-ance. He had been wrongly claiming accommodation costs since being appointed in 2008.

That Lacroix didn’t make public his repayment until the weekend is unconscionable, particularly since he paid it back

months ago. This is not just an admittance of error, but an astounding lack of judgment.

Lacroix has but one move to make: Resign. Immediately. And if he doesn’t, then the CBC itself should demand that he steps down.

Wait a minute: Isn’t it the CBC that continually leads the charge against the grave, egregious sins of senators who make bogus expense claims? The CBC has been persistent in pointing out the wrongdoings of senators Mike Duffy, Mac Harb, Patrick Brazeau and Pamela Wallin, which they should have done.

These senators, who drew from the public purse, have either resigned or been expelled. Why should it be any different for Lacroix? It’s still public money.

When it comes to one of their own — in fact, their president — where are the cries from within the CBC for him to stand down?

Congratulations to whoever

leaked the information, but another question must be asked: Within the CBC, who knew what, when, concerning Lacroix, and failed to speak up?

Having their top executive fingered for doing exactly the same thing is not good on any level. It’s just another example of the CBC’s culture of entitle-ment that is far removed from reality, and particularly galling for a public broadcaster whose responsibilities include keeping government accountable.

If Lacroix doesn’t resign, what-ever credibility the CBC has is impugned as long as he remains at the helm. How can they con-tinue to ask the Who, What, When, Where and Why questions they need to with Lacroix’ dam-aged shadow cast over the entire operation? As long as he remains at his cushy perch, it casts a pall over the CBC’s ability to provide a sense of credible journalism when necessary.

“I take full responsibility for it because I’m the boss of CBC-Radio Canada,” Lacroix said, on Sun News. “There was an error inside our shop. Everybody that had to know knew.”

On that account, Lacroix is completely wrong. The CBC is Canada’s national broadcaster, paid for, largely, through gov-ernment funding. Which really means Canadians pay through their taxes. CBC’s shareholders are Canada’s citizens

There is a very good argument to be made that if it weren’t for government assistance, the CBC would cease to exist at all. Now that the CBC has lost even Hock-ey Night in Canada to Rogers Communications, its finances are even more precarious.

People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. The CBC shouldn’t be throwing any stones until it cleans up its own house, starting with Lacroix.

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CR Garden Club’s March guest speaker: Jamey Lauinger of Valley Succulents. 7pm. CR Baptist Church (band room). Sensational Succulents! Can cacti grow in our climate? Absolutely! Learn what it takes to grow exotic succulents and hardy cacti in Campbell River. www.campbellrivergardenclub.com

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Kinsmen Club of Campbell River: 7:30pm. Elks Hall, 516 S. Dogwood St. (The first and third Wednesdays of each month.) See how you can help serve the community’s greatest needs by attending one our meetings. You must be a minimum age of 19 and have a desire to want better things for your community. For more info go to www.campbellriverkinsmen.com

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Midnight Shuttles, a guild of spinners and weavers: monthly meeting is at 7:30 at the Sybil Andrews Cottage, 2131 S. Island Hwy. All interested welcome. For more information please call 250 923 3889.

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CR Seniors Centre: Sportsplex. Open noon to 2:30pm. 250-914-4401

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TOPS BC #813. 6pm to 8p.m. Seth Norton Lounge, 913 14th Ave. Weigh in starts at 6:00. Meeting 7:00-8:00.FMI:923-2328, 923-5647 or 287-8032. Open to men & women, so see you there.

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Campbell River Toastmasters: 7pm to 8:30pm. CR Community Centre, Rm 1. For more information contact Sarah 250-830-3839. [email protected]

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Taoist Tai Chi: Beginner class. 7:30pm to 9pm. Sportsplex. Register in class. For more information call 250-286-9768

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Sing For Pure Joy!: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.. The Lions Den (across from Thrifty’s) 1441 Ironwood Rd. All voices welcome. Mary 250 285-3764.

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Al-Anon: noon to 1pm. St. Patrick’s Church, 34 S Alder St. Anonymous 12 step program 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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Diabetic Drop-in: 3pm to 4pm. CR Hospital. Sunshine Wellness Centre. For more information call 250-286-1161.

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Research Your Family Tree: 1:30pm to 4pm. CR Genealogy library hours. Maritime Museum. Everyone welcome. 250-203-0585.

THURSDAY

Homestay Information Session: 7pm to 8pm. Timberline Secondary School Library. Students from overseas will be studying at our schools and School District 72 is looking for host families. For more information and to reserve a spot, please call 250-923-4918, ext. 2237

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CR Seniors Centre: Sportsplex. Open noon to 3pm. 250-914-4401

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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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Baby Time: 10am to 11:30am. CR Community Centre. For more information call 250-286-1161

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Research Your Family Tree: 1:30pm to 4pm. CR Genealogy library hours. Maritime Museum. Everyone welcome. 250-203-0585.

FRIDAY

World Day of Prayer 2014: 7pm. United Church (Campbell River). Worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together the first Friday of March to observe a common day of prayer. Please join us – Catholic, United, Anglican, Salvation Army.

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Playoffs – Campbell River Storm Jr B Hockey: 7:30pm. Rod Brind’Amour Arena. Visitors are the Victoria Cougars

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CR Seniors Centre: Sportsplex. Open noon to 3pm. 250-914-4401

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

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CR Legion Fun Night: 5:30pm. Karaoke, free Bingo. Also meat and paddle draw. 250-286-6831

SATURDAY

Raised from the Dead – remarkable story of Pastor Daniel Ekechukwu: 2:30pm. Christian Life Fellowship. Merecroft Rd. For more information, please call 250-830-4140 or email: [email protected]

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One Billion Rising for Justice – International Women’s Day: 2pm. Rose Harbor, 1116 Dogwood St., Please join in a flash mob dance to the song “Break the Chain”. Everyone is welcome to come dance and stay for refreshments. Help in breaking the chain of injustice and stand up to violence against women.

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Public Meeting re: BC Ferries Crisis: 2pm to 3:30pm. CR Labour Hall, 840-14th. Ave. (Behind Save-On Foods) Speaker: Claire Trevena, MLA Sponsored by BC NDP Constituency Association. All are welcome!

SUNDAY

Raised from the Dead – remarkable story of Pastor Daniel Ekechukwu: 3pm. Christian Life Fellowship. Merecroft Rd. For more information, please call 250-830-4140 or email: [email protected]

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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 at 250-923-1653

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Run Club: 7:30am. Dogwood and Hilchey. For more information contact [email protected]

MONDAY

Sing For Pure Joy!: 3pm to 4:30 p.m. Quadra Community Centre. All voices welcome. Mary 250 285-3764.

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Therapeutic Relaxation Appointments: Every Monday. Come have a free relaxation treatment by trained hospice volunteers. This is for persons struggling with illness, grief or for the Caregiver. Appointments are available by appointment only at the Campbell River Hospice office, #104, 301 Dogwood St. Please call 286-1121 to book your spot

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Research Your Family Tree: 7pm to 9pm. CR Genealogy library hours. Maritime Museum. Everyone welcome. 250-203-0585.

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CR Seniors Centre: Sportsplex. Open 11:30am to 2:30pm. 250-914-4401

TUESDAY

Research Your Family Tree: 10am to 3pm. CR Genealogy library hours. Maritime Museum. Everyone welcome. 250-203-0585.

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Pipes and Drums: Play or learn the pipes or drums at the Legion Hall on Tuesday @ 7:00 pm

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OPT (Options for Sexual Health) Drop in Clinic: 7pm to 9pm. At the Health Unit in the Tyee Plaza. Education & information on birth control and sexual health. Low cost birth control. All ages welcome. For more information contact 250 830-7603.

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Try Curling! Every Tuesday 3:30pm to 5pm is OPEN ICE at the Campbell River Curling Club, 260 Cedar Street, (on Dogwood next door to Steiner Bakery). Ernie Koizumi will be on hand to help you learn and get into the game. Everyone welcome and it is FREE! For more info, call Ernie 250.287.1706.

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Al-Anon: 7pm. Children’s Centre on Quadra Island. 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.

ONGOING & UPCOMING

Wednesday, March 12 Playoffs – Campbell River Storm Jr B Hockey: 7:30pm. Rod Brind’Amour Arena. Visitors are the Victoria Cougars

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Wednesday, March 12: The March meeting of the Campbell River Parkinson self help support group will be at 1:30pm, at the Campbell River Baptist Church Hall Room 201. Newcomers are always welcome. For more info contact Pat @ 250 286 1354

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Wednesday, March 12: Compassionate Friends Monthly Meeting – Supporting Family After a Child Dies. Our next meeting of Compassionate Friends is at the Robron Centre 740 Robron Road. Doors open 6:45pm meeting begins at 7pm. For more information or to talk please call Judy at 250-923-2485. All bereaved parents are warmly welcome.

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John Howard Society – Kidstart needs people like you to help make a difference in someone’s life. Spend time with children and youth aged 6-18 that need extra support in their lives for 3 or more hours per week.

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City updating blasting bylaw NEIL CAMERON COURIER-ISLANDER

As the future looms ahead the past needs fixing.

Specifically the city of Campbell River is chan-ging its 24-year-old bylaw after staff discussed plans for the John Hart Gener-ating Station Relocation Project with SNC-Lavalin.

The company and BC Hydro signed a $720 mil-lion contract Friday,

meaning work on the pro-ject can go ahead.

In a report during the city council meeting last night, staff said they had researched similar bylaws in other areas and have come up with a best practice list from them for Campbell River.

The major part of the work by SNC-Lavalin will be blasting an under-ground tunnel which will replace the above ground

piping system currently inn place.

The new bylaw changes include:

•public notification pro-cess has been expanded and clearly defined;

•blasting would now be permitted on Satur-days and prohibited on Sundays

•permitted hours changed from sunrise - sunset to 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [email protected]

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WORK AT THE HOSPITAL? • $76,500Walk to work at the hospital or jobs downtown — you are close to it all from this apartment style condo. It features one bedroom and one bathroom with a tenant in place. Great for first time buyers or even investors. 206-262 Birch Street MLS# 365416

15 ACRES • $850,000Perfect property for horse lovers! Close to town yet rural with 15 acres selectively cleared and fully fenced with large ponds and plenty of room. The mobile on the property has been completed renovated with new furnace, kitchen, new flooring and a new roof. 2201 Shetland Rd. #342214

INCOME PROPERTY • $275,000Live up in the 3 bedroom or down in the 1 bedroom and collect rent from the other unit. This updated home has a new roof and sits on a third of an acre with back yard access for your toys. 644-8th Avenue MLS#344399

GREAT LOCATION • $184,800Beautiful upper level unit in Pacific Maples. This sunny corner unit features two bedrooms and two bathrooms and open concept living areas with 9 foot ceilings, a gas fireplace, in unit laundry and a deck overlooking the trees and well landscaped complex. 43–251 McPhedran MLS#357412

WANT TO TRADE? • $349,000Seller will consider trades for this house, acreage and shop on 3.1 acres. House is 2 bedrooms and the shop is over 1500 square feet. Development would allow up to 31 units on the property. 775 Homewood Road #347982

FABULOUS & PRIVATE • $399,800Plenty of windows allow lots of light into both levels of the 2820 sq ft home. The main features hardwood floors in the dining and living room, a spacious kitchen with center island, 3 bedrooms and access to the wrap around deck. The walkout basement has an office, 4th bedroom, den and family room. All this backing onto woods and a creek! #18-100 McPhedran Road MLS# 361396

A rare combination....a rancher with an ocean view! This new home features a great room design with a huge bonus room over the garage. Over 1800 square feet of living space with 3 spacious bedrooms and two full baths. The master suite is 14 x 14 with a large walk in closet and a luxurious ensuite with a large custom tiled shower. 979 Timberline MLS# 358751

TOP FLOOR CONDO • $149,9002 bedroom condo features an open concept with updated flooring, a spacious kitchen and a large covered deck where you can enjoy the ocean view. Large master bedroom with walk in closet, In unit laundry, and secure parking 336-390 S. Isl. Hwy. #368588

READY FOR NEW OWNERS • $314,900Brand new 1687 sq ft rancher with great room design. Good separation between master bedroom and two other bedrooms – ideal plan for families or empty nesters. 308 Serenity MLS#359010

OPEN HOUSE Sat., 1:30-3pm • Hosted by Kathryn979 Timberline • $364,800

BACKS ONTO PARKLAND • $349,000This 1638 sq ft patio home offers an open floor plan with gas fireplace in the living area, spacious kitchen with dining area, a den, 2 good sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. French doors open onto a private sun roof enclosed patio and the yard which backs onto parkland. Enjoy the golf course lifestyle. 15-2006 Sierra MLS# 369237

OCEAN VIEW CONDO • $240,0002 bedroom 2 bath ground floor condo with 9 foot ceilings, granite counters, ensuite with heated floors, and French doors to the back patio and wrap around deck where you can enjoy the view. Great location across from the ocean. 105-1392 S. Isl. Hwy. MLS# 366343

QUICK POSSESSION • $228,000This immaculate 2 storey is just 4 years old and has an open concept on the main floor with living, dining, and kitchen plus laundry room and a two piece bath. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The yard is fenced with a shed, greenhouse and patio with arbour. 68-1120 Evergreen MLS# 366941

Close to everything and updated too! This ocean view home features beautiful walnut floors, a brand new kitchen with stainless appliances, new drywall and insulation and a newer roof. The big deck off the kitchen is ideal for summer barbecues and the RV hook ups are an added bonus. The lot is ⅓ of an acre and subdivision may be possible. 202 Island Hwy MLS# 369968

NEW LISTING151 S. PETERSEN • $448,800

Extensively renovated inside and out and with the shop of your dreams! This 3 bedroom home features a new maple kitchen, updated bathrooms, new flooring, new windows, a new furnace and all new wiring. The detached shop is 1400 sqft with 220 wiring, 17 ft ceilings and over height doors. Tons of RV parking for all your toys! 151 S. Petersen MLS# 370065

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The Campbell River Arts Council, in part-nership with the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, is embark-ing on a Cultural Mapping Project.

Funded through the BC Creative Commun-ities program, the Mapping Project aims to create arts-driven opportunities for artists to engage with the community in an attempt to creatively ‘map’ who and where we are collectively.

A segment of this Mapping Project will be a photo show depicting scenes of Campbell

River and the surrounding area ... scenes that are important to you about living here. Theshow will be entitled: Images of Home! They are asking you to email your favourite Camp-bell River scenes to them. These photographs will be posted on their website. Then a selec-tion will be made for the 7th Annual Photo Show at the Sybil Andrews Cottage. These will be judged and prizes will be awarded.

What represents “Home” to you? They are looking for a variety of images ... from a pic-nic at the lake to your own backyard, from

fishermen to scenery, from street life to skaters, from hiking spots to night life, etc. Email your photos (JPEGs, please) to [email protected]. For more information, please call the Arts Council (250) 923-0213 or email: [email protected].

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160 REDONDA WAY

Outstanding custom built rancher in sunny Georgia Park! Almost 1,800 sq.ft., high ceilings, hardwood fl oors, granite countertops, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal dining room & living room. Back garden is beautiful.MLS# 368286 $424,900

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Exquisite French country estate, almost 5 acres, outstanding property with gardens & pond. Beautifully designed & decorated. 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Kitchen fl oor is Travertine marble. 3 sets of French doors.MLS# 368027 $579,500

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Far too many people simply sign their renewal because they don’t want to be bothered or don’t have time to deal with it – big mistake! This means you lose out on a chance to reduce your interest rate and you may be stuck with a mortgage that might not be optimal for your situation.

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AMAZING VIEW! Wow. This front corner unit has amazing unobstructed view over Discovery Passage and Quadra Island. With 2 full

bedrooms plus an ensuite, this is a great floor plan. This home is in fabulous shape with fresh paint and some updates done that needs nothing. Do not miss out on this awesome unit today. $144,500. MLS 366978

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Public MeetingRe: BC FERRIES CRISIS2:00-3:30 PM, Saturday March 8th

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City looking for public inputon Alder Street corridor COURIER-ISLANDER

The City of Campbell River is seeking public input on opportunities to improve Alder Street.

Alder Street’s role is as one of the primary north-south routes with safe access to and from the many single-family homes along this 7.5 kilometre street.

The city also wants resi-dents’ opinions on sidewalk improvements, how to bet-ter accommodate bicycles and bus stop upgrades.

The first opportunity for people to get involved will be at a public open house

on Wednesday, March 12 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Sportsplex.

At the open house ses-sion, people wil l see examples of options that could be considered for this route, based on a con-sultant’s initial review of the project.

Boulevard Traffic Group and City staff will be on hand to discuss options and gather public feedback.

The open house material will also reference the City’s 2012 Master Trans-portation Plan — a vision for the community’s multi-modal transportation sys-tem for the next 25 years.

People can also monitorthe corridor review by visiting the city’s website for updates and additionalopportunities to provideinput — or by following the city’s facebook page.

View the City of Campbell River’s Master Transporta-tion Plan online at www.campbellriver.ca under Roads and Transportation / Studies.

The Alder Street corridor review is being completed by Boulevard Transporta-tion Group, an Island-based transportation consult-ing firm with experienceundertaking similar corri-dor planning studies.

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MLA heads up BC Ferries meetingset for March 8 in Campbell River

A informational meeting on the BC Fer-ries Crisis will be held Saturday, March 8, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Campbell River Labour Hall.

Meanwhile MLA Claire Trevena wonders if the Transportation Minister has even been on a BC Ferry and will be discussing the issue at the meeting.

Trevena said Minister Todd Stone “clear-ly has no understanding of the needs of coastal communities nor their inextricable links to the rest of BC.

“He is oblivious to the economic dam-

age to communities or the damage to BC’s reputation and I have to wonder if he has ever been on a ferry.”

Stone announced cutbacks in late Novem-ber, including an end to free passes for sen-iors and the installation of slot machines.

The planned cuts affect service to and from Port Hardy, Powell River, Comox, Tex-ada Island, Gabriola Island, Thetis Island, Penelakut, Denman Island, Hornby Island and Quadra Island.

The event is sponsored by the BC NDP Constituency Association.

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• Open windows improve indoor air quality. Indoor air pollution has been described by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a primary environmental health problem. Indoor air quality can be up to fi ve times worse than outdoor air. In addition, the American College of Allergists states that 50 percent of all illnesses are caused by polluted indoor air. Because many homes are built to be air-tight to conserve energy and money, unhealthy levels of air pollutants can build up inside homes when windows remain closed. These pollutants may include radon gas, cigarette smoke, chemical fumes from paints and solvents and leached chemicals from modern building and furnishing materials. Opening windows for extended periods of time allows fresh air to spread throughout the home. Houseplants can also fi lter indoor air and make it healthier to breathe.

• Open windows reduce energy consumption. A cool breeze entering a home through open windows can reduce the temperature inside of a home without having to turn on fans or air conditioners. This not only helps individuals save money, but also it reduces reliance on electricity and fossil fuels. Opening several windows on opposite sides of the home can create a cross-breeze that will keep the home cool without the help of energy-guzzling appliances. Open attic vents can release hot air trapped inside the house as well.

• Open windows reduce reliance on chemical air fresheners. Fresh air can quickly remove odors from a home. These can include old cooking smells, cigarette smoke, pet odors, or simply stale air. By opening windows, homeowners can clean the air in their homes naturally without covering it up with chemical air fresheners or other cleaners. The fresh air itself may simply smell good, or this pleasant aroma can be enhanced by blooming fl owers or other natural scents from outdoors.

• Open windows cut down on use of cleaning products. A home that never gets any fresh air can quickly succumb to allergens such as dust, dander and soot, necessitating the use of vacuums and other cleaning tools and products. But open windows can greatly reduce the buildup of such allergens, and therefore reduce reliance on appliances that guzzle energy or products that release harmful chemicals into the air.

Open windows allow fresh air to fl ow throughout a home, improving personal health and benefi tting the environment at the same time.

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Despite Brahms’s reputation as a serious composer of large, com-plex musical structures (including four symphonies, two piano con-certos and others), some of his most widely known compositions were small-scale works aimed at the thriving contemporary mar-ket for domestic music-making. His chamber works include three string quartets, two string sextets, a clarinet quintet, a clarinet trio, a piano quintet, three piano quar-

ters, four piano trios and this Op. 40 Horn Trio (Waldhorn), which was first performed Nov. 25, 1865, will now be performed again on March 9, at 2:30 p.m. at the United Mennonite Church, Black Creek, 2277 Enns Road.

Calvin Dyck (violin) and Car-men Hollet (piano) will join Geof-frey Leader on horn to bring us this concert. Geoffrey grew up in West Vancouver and earned his Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto in 1984. He was national first prize win-

ner in both brass solo and cham-ber music categories at the 1977 National Competition Festival of Music in Toronto. In addition to three years of special studies at the Banff School of Fine Arts, Leader has been in high demand as soloist/instructor including CYMC in Courtenay.

Calvin has been concertmaster for the Vancouver Island Sym-phony since 2000. In 2012 Calvin was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for ser-vice to the community. In April

2013 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities by Trinity Western University.

Carmen is currently a faculty member at Trinity Western Uni-versity working with the TWU choirs. She holds a BAA (music) from TWU, and ARCT diploma in piano performance and just recently finished her studies in Choral Conducting (MMus) at California State University in Los Angeles.

You may have planned to hear this work a few years ago and

been disappointed because it wascancelled due to snow. If the snow stays on the mountain this week,plan to come and listen to somebeautiful music.

Other works to be performed include Scherzo Concertante forhorn and piano by Vaclav Nel-hybel, Theme from Ladies in Lav-ender, by Nigel Hess.

Tickets: adults $ 20, students/seniors $ 15. In Black Creek call 250-337-2204, in Campbell River call 250-923-2420. Tickets also avail-able at the door.

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SENIORStoday’s

Ken and Maxine set to mark 60th“The secret to staying together is that we never had enough money to get a divorce.”

SIAN THOMSON COURIER-ISLANDER

Maxine and Ken Langford, 80, are celebrating their 60th wed-ding anniversary March 12.

The couple have lived in Campbell River most of their adult lives, except for a move to Powell River in 1968. Ken came here from Burnaby in 1948 and Maxine came from Coal Valley, Alberta, in 1952.

They remember Campbell River when the Tyee Plaza was oceanfront, when the main gro-cery store was Overwaitea on the corner of Spruce Street and the Island Highway, when Alder and Dogwood streets stopped at the forest on 2nd Avenue, when the Beehive Cafe was the place to eat, the bowling alley was on the spot where the RBC is now, and when the only drug store was located where Swicked Cycles is on Spruce Street in Campbell-ton. In fact, Campbellton was the “hub” of the Village of Campbell River.

“There are some things that stayed the same,” said Maxine. “The outdoor pool was there back then, and so was the movie theatre on 10th Avenue. That was where we saw our first mov-ie together.”

The couple cannot recall what the name of the movie was.

“Who was watching the movie any ways?” said Ken.

Both husband and wife have endured health issues over the last decade, a serious stroke suf-fered by Maxine nine years ago and two open heart surgeries for Ken whose daughter Deanna said has outlived his prognosis.

Ken recalls how close to death his wife was, and how, to this day, she is still coping with the aftermath.

“I am glad my wife didn’t die,”

Ken said. “I would rather have her here to argue with.”

Their love affair started when Ken and Maxine’s younger sis-ters became friends. Ken and his friend Angus found out Ken’s sister’s friend had two older sisters.

“One was lean and mean, one was more chunky,” Ken said. “I told Angus I liked a girl who was lean and mean and he said he preferred them chunkier, so we married the girls of our dreams.”

On his first date, Ken bor-rowed Angus’s car “because it was nicer than mine” and took Maxine to Port Alberni, which in

those days was a pretty big deal according to the couple. Ironical-ly, they ate at the “Three Sister’s Cafe” and after looking around the stores, Ken bought Maxine a small cedar (jewellry) box that she still has to this day.

After dating for 18 months, Ken asked Maxine’s father for permis-sion to marry her. He said yes, and Maxine left her job at the post office, located on Shoppers Row where the Peoples Drug Mart store is now, and planned her wedding at St. Peter’s Angli-can Church, then, located in Campbellton. The church burned down several years later.

“We had about 50 people there,

I bought my wedding dress in Courtenay for about $25 and the whole wedding cost about $400,” said Maxine.

Ken reminded her that he had to get baptized before the Rever-end would marry them.

“I went up to the baptist church, got it done, said to Cannon Proc-tor ‘there you go’ and away we went,” said Ken. “The reception was held at our house on 15th Avenue, the same house we cele-brated our 50th and soon to be 60th wedding anniversary.”

Their daughter Deanna Hunt lives in the house now.

“Who lives in their parents’ wedding reception house?” she

said. “But Campbellton has been our anchor, most of our familyand extended family started here or still lives here.”

Maxine and her mother and sisters worked at the Ideal Cafe from 1962 to 1968, while Kenworked at the Argonaut Mine as a mechanic, then a pulp tester at the mill and finally for TheoBerns as a drywaller before start-ing his own company in Powell River for a time.

The couple have lost two of their children, and times havenot always been easy.

“The secret to staying togeth-er,” said Ken, “is that we never had enough money to get a divorce.”

“I tolerate the old bugger,” said Maxine.

“I put up with her nonsense,”said Ken.

“Seriously, it is a lot of laugh-ter, and in the last 25 years thingshave mellowed out,” said Ken. “I cannot remember the last time she hollered at me.”

There will be an open house for the couple to celebrate their 60th anniversary, Saturday, March 15, taking place at the home in which they held their weddingreception, 1901 15th Avenue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Ken and Maxine Langford credit laughter and staying mellow during the ups and downs of married life for their 60 years together. The open house to celebrate their anniversary is taking place in the same house in which they had their wedding reception in 1954. (Photo by Sian Thomson)

Ken and Maxine on their wedding day.

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Exercise is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Including exercise in your daily routine

can lower your risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and exercise can even sharpen mental acuity, reduce anxiety and improve mood. But as beneficial as exercise can be, many men and women, particularly men and women over the age of 50, who have not laced up their sneakers in years are hesitant to begin an exercise regimen for a variety of reasons, pot-entially putting their long-term health at risk.

Regardless of a person’s age, begin-ning a new exercise regimen can be intimidating. But it’s especially so for men and women over the age of 50, who might not know where to begin or how to approach adopting a healthier lifestyle. According to the National Institute on Aging, the following are a few points men and women should know as they attempt to improve their physical fitness with a more active lifestyle.

* Exercise is safe even if you have not been physically active in a long time. Many older men and women worry that suddenly embracing phys-ical fitness after years of inactivity may be detrimental to their health. But that’s only true if men and women don’t exercise caution at the outset of their routines.

When beginning the routine, take

things very slowly at first, choosing to walk or bike every day rather than hit-ting the treadmill and adjusting it to maximum resistance.

When strength training, start off with very little weight so your muscles can grow acclimated to the motions

and you can get the exercis-es down pat. As you grow more comfortable and your body starts to feel more up to the challenges of daily exercise, you can begin to gradually alter your cardio-vascular and strength train-ing workouts to make them more challenging.

* Exercise can make exist-ing medical conditions more manageable. Men and women over the age of 50 who have preexisting med-ical conditions are likely to find that exercise alleviates rather than exacerbates their physical problems.

The NIA notes that studies have shown that regular exercise and physical activity can benefit people with arthritis, high blood pressure and heart disease. But it’s still recom-mended that men and women with preexisting medical conditions consult with their physicians before making any lifestyle changes. Some condi-tions may affect a person’s ability to be active, and it’s best to get the go-ahead from a physician before beginning an exercise regimen. Doctors may even suggest certain activities that have been known to alleviate particular conditions.

*Exercise reduces fatigue, so sitting around to preserve strength is not effective.

Exercise improves strength and energy levels, so sitting on the sideline to preserve your strength is counter-productive and could lead to serious medical problems. A “Report on Physic-al Activity and Health” noted that men and women who are inactive are almost

twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who are more active. While getting adequate rest and giving your body ample time to recover from physical activity is essential, your body won’t benefit by avoiding exer-cise to preserve your strength. However, even moderate physical activity performed on a regular basis can reduce fatigue.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF DIET

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Nutrition is import-ant for people of all ages, but it’s espe-

cially important for men and women over the age of 50, who can dramatically improve their quality of life by eating a well-balanced diet filled with vitamins and nutrients.

Though that may seem like common sense, research has shown that men and women in this age group, who are often referred to as “Baby Boomers,” are not necessar-ily as healthy as they may seem.

While the baby boomer generation, which is gen-erally regarded as those people born between 1946 and 1964, boasts longer life expectancies than any generation that came before them, some of that can likely be chalked up to advancements in medical care, including a booming pharmaceutical industry that seemingly has an antidote to every ailment.

But a 2013 study from researchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine found that baby boomers are less healthy than the genera-tion that immediately pre-ceded them, tending to be more likely to have higher levels of hypertension, dia-betes and high cholesterol. While that news might be sobering, it’s never too late for men and women over 50 to start eating healthier diets, which can reduce their risk of a wide range of ailments, including heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis.

The following are a few ways men and women over 50 can alter their diets so their bodies are getting what they need to live long and healthy lives well into their golden years. As is always the case, men and women should discuss any potential changes to their diets with their physicians to ensure the changes

will be both effective and healthy.

* Balance your diet. Kids hear of the benefits of a balanced diet seemingly from the moment they enter a classroom for the first time, but many adults fail to heed that basic advice as they get further and further away from Kindergarten.

When changing your diet, be sure to include plenty of protein and carbohydrates. Protein maintains and rebuilds muscles, which is especial-ly important for aging men and women who might find themselves unable to keep up with the physical demands of everyday life as well as they used to.

Including ample low-fat protein, which can be found in fish, eggs and low-fat dairy among other foods, will aid in muscle recovery, benefitting aging athletes as well as those men and women over 50 who recently started exercising as a means to regaining their physical fitness. A diet lacking in sufficient protein can contribute to muscle deterioration, arthritis and even organ failure, so it’s important for men and women to prioritize includ-ing protein in their diets.

Carbohydrates are also an important part of a balanced diet, as they are a great source of energy that can help men and women stay active well past the age of 50. Carbo-hydrates found in fruits, grains and vegetables

are the most beneficial, as these contain valuable vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

* Don’t denounce dairy. Dairy is a great source of calcium, which promotes strong bones and teeth. Men and women over the age of 50 want their bones to be as strong as possible because aging is one of the strongest risk factors for osteoporosis, a potentially debilitating medical condi-tion in which loss of tissue causes bones to become brittle and fragile.

Vitamin D is necessary to effectively absorb cal-cium, and vitamin D can be found in certain dairy products, including pas-ture-raised eggs and grass-fed cow’s milk, and can be generated when men and women get enough sunlight.

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* Cut back on sodium intake. Cutting back on sodium intake can be very beneficial, especially for men and women over the age of 50, who are at greater risk of diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

But cutting back on sodium intake takes more than just throw-ing the salt shaker away. Processed foods, soups, canned goods, salad dress-ings, condiments such as mustard and ketchup, and breakfast cereals are just a few of the many products that may contain alarm-ing amounts of sodium. That’s important to note, as excess sodium increases blood pressure by holding excess fluid in the body.

That excess fluid puts an added burden on the heart, potentially increasing a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, osteoporosis, cancer, and kidney disease.

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The KLP Construction Peewee A Tyees are going to the ‘show’.

The Tyees kept their season alive in becoming the only Camp-bell River Minor Hockey Associa-tion male rep team to qualify for Provincials by sweeping their best of three final series with the Saanich Braves to become the 2013-14 Vancouver Island Tier II Hockey League champions.

With the Island title comes a berth to the 2014 BC Provincials Pewee Tier II Championship, March 16-21, in Juan de Fuca.

“I am extremely happy with the efforts of our team – we have worked all year to achieve this goal and will continue to work hard in the provincial tourna-ment,” said Tyees head coach Pat Corrado. “The growth and advancement of each individual player has made our team incred-ibly strong and truly shows our team can continue to reach its goals this year and compete for the provincial title.”

A convincing 10-5 victory over the Peninsula Eagles in a single game knockout event the week-end before vaulted the Tyees into II Island finals against the Saan-ich Braves.

Backed by a strong perform-ance from goaltender Antoine Minfray, the Tyees took game one handily by a score of 8-

2. The victory set Campbell River up nicely to win the Tier II Island championship at Rod Brind’Amour Arena Saturday, and avoid travelling back to Vic-

toria the following day to play a third and deciding game.

A very committed group of Tyees players rose to the occa-sion and played arguably their

best and most dominating per-formance of the year by firing a remarkable 56 shots on net en route to 13-3 thumping of the Braves. The victory also kept the

Tyees remarkable late season winning streak alive and well at 12 games and counting.

The game actually started wellSee Tyees on page 19.

Members of the Vancouver Island Tier II championship KLP Construction Peewee A Tyees include, back left, assistant coach Greg Fox, head coach Pat Corrado, assistant coach Peter Apostolakos, manager Grant Parker and assistant coach Craig Robertson. Middle left, Davis Frank, Josh Nelson, Bryce Narhi, Owen Parker, Matthew Ubriaco, Clinton Nelson, Nolan Corrado, Evan Fox and Grady Robertson. Front left, Riley Billy, Sam Ellis, Coulsen McCartney, Brendan Almer, River Fahey, Jalen Price, Noah Fladager and Antoine Minfray. (photo submitted)

Peewee A Tyees net Island Tier II title

VIJHL QUARTERFINAL PLAYOFFS


Despite the Victoria Cougars garner-ing the No. 1 seed, the No. 4 Campbell River Storm match up well for their Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League best of seven semifinal playoff series.

The teams split their four meetings this VIJHL season, each team managing a win in the other squad’s home barn. Overall the Storm outscored the Cougars 11-9 in those four contests, including a convin-cing 5-2 win in their last encounter at Rod Brind’Amour Arena on Valentine’s Day.

Overall the Cougars topped the VIJHL

standings with a 35-10-3 for 73 points, but the Storm weren’t far behind with 64 points and a 30-14-4 record.

Victoria, who have won the last two VIJHL titles, had the league’s best offence with 225 goals, in just in front of the No. 2 Storm’s 218. The two teams were also No. 1 and 2 defensively.

In the battle of special teams so far this playoffs, the Cougars have the best power play at 47 per cent, the Storm are No. 2 at 32 per cent. But the Storm have by far and away the best penalty kill only allowing three goals in 35 opposition attempts for a 91 per cent efficiency rating.

No. 1 against No. 4 how they match upSTORM VS. COUGARS


Bring on the Victoria Cou-gars.

Russell Sanderson stopped all 40 Nanaimo Buccaneers shots he faced to lead the Campbell River Storm to a Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League quarterfinal playoff series end-ing 3-0 victory Friday at Rod Brind’Amour Arena.

The win gave the Storm a 4-2 margin in the best of seven series. The fourth seeded Storm will now take on the No. 1 seed in

the Victoria Cougars in a best of seven semifinal. Game one goes Thursday in Victoria, game two is a the ‘Brindy’ Friday, at 7:30 p.m.

The other semi will have the No. 3 seed Peninsula Panthers taking on the No. 2 ranked Comox Valley Glacier Kings.

Sanderson was at his brilliant best in the second period where

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||| VIJHLNorth Division

Team G W L T F A PComox 48 31 14 3 177 155 65C.R. Storm 48 30 14 4 218 141 64Nanaimo 48 25 19 4 171 157 54 Oceanside 48 8 37 3 102 218 19

South DivisionVictoria 48 35 10 3 225 92 73Peninsula 48 30 13 5 207 153 65 Westshore 48 21 19 8 194 216 50Kerry Park 48 17 25 6 159 211 40 Saanich 48 11 34 3 112 227 25

Playoff GamesNanaimo 4 Storm 1Storm 4 Nanaimo 0Storm 5 Nanaimo 1Storm 4 Nanaimo 2Nanaimo 4 Storm 2Storm 3 Nanaimo 0Storm win the best of seven VIJHL quarterfinal series 4-2

League Final ScoringPlayer T G A PB.deVries CR 32 56 88 C.Logan PN 28 47 75 A.Milligan PN 46 27 73B.Taekema CR 38 35 73B.Lervold WS 35 38 73G.Zagrodney Vic 8 56 64 B.Roney Vic 31 30 61 D.Pernal CV 29 31 60G.Dunlop Nan 24 36 60 C.Petersen WS 18 41 59

Storm Playoff ScoringB.deVries CR 4 3 7C.Toneff CR 2 5 7Alex Brewer CR 2 3 5B.Taekema CR 1 4 5J.Costello CR 0 5 5M.Olson CR 3 0 3J.Rauser CR 2 1 3 J.Severs CR 2 1 3 G.Rauser CR 1 2 3J.Friesen CR 0 3 3T.Johnson CR 0 3 3G.Colpron CR 1 1 2Z.Sanderson CR 1 0 0T.Smith CR 0 1 1E.Pugh CR 0 1 1

||| CRMHLTeam G W L T PTimberwolves 24 22 0 2 46 Terror 24 19 3 2 40Barnes Bros. Avalanche 24 16 7 1 33Canucks 24 12 11 1 25Strategic Hurricanes 24 10 11 3 23 Quinsam Coal Senators 24 8 13 3 19 Freddie's Pub Stars 24 5 17 2 12 RBL Whalers 24 4 18 2 10MVP Flyers 24 3 19 2 8

GamesTimberwolves 8 Canucks 3Terror 9 Whalers 2

League ScoringPlayer T G A PJ.Bachmeier TW 37 34 71B.Cockburn Ter 40 30 70C.MacLachlan TW 23 45 68K.Hagg TW 28 27 55S.Lee TW 16 27 43R.Churnard AV 26 15 41A.Benjestorf TW 14 20 34 L.Feeney Ter 20 12 32 E.Philp TW 13 18 31R.Steel Ter 7 23 30

||| PIONEERTeam G W L T P Replay Sports 27 24 1 2 50Frame & Co. 27 16 7 4 36A-1 Radiators 27 15 11 1 31 CR Glass 27 15 9 3 33 Royal Coachman 27 14 11 2 30 Quadra Old Growth 27 11 12 4 26 Action Source For Sports 27 6 16 5 17Thrashers 27 8 19 0 16 Video Works 27 6 17 4 16Riptide Pub Ice Dogs 27 5 19 2 12

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||| VISL 3BTeam G W L T F A PVantreights 18 13 0 5 43 15 44Cordova Bay 16 12 1 3 41 20 39Sooke 16 10 4 2 37 20 32Nanaimo 16 7 5 4 23 15 25Alberni 18 6 8 4 30 38 22 Peninsula 16 5 8 3 15 27 18PLSC Lakers 17 5 9 3 24 31 18Bays United 17 5 9 3 24 30 18Gorge 16 1 11 4 16 41 7 CR Golden Wings 14 1 10 3 12 28 6

||| VISL 4BTeam G W L T F A PMainstream Canada 16 15 0 1 75 6 46Vic West 16 11 4 1 39 20 34 Zgoda Jr. 15 10 4 1 60 17 31Juan de Fuca 15 8 5 2 23 25 26PLSC Lakers 17 4 12 1 15 71 13Fernwood 16 4 12 0 20 35 12SFFC Originals 17 1 16 0 12 70 3

Mid Island Women’s Soccer League:Team G W L T PMainstream Outlaws 12 8 1 3 27 Oceanside 12 8 1 3 27Kickers 13 8 4 1 25CVUSC Revolution 12 7 2 3 24Nanaimo 11 7 4 0 21Shooters 13 6 6 1 19Port Alberni 12 4 7 1 13 Marine Harvest Bandits 11 3 7 1 10Wheatys 13 2 10 1 7 River City FC 13 1 12 0 3

VOLLEYBALL ||| Campbell River Monday Night Adult Coed Volleyball League:

'A' DivisionTeam G W L SW SLDilligaf 4 3 1 7 3Kiss My Ace 4 3 1 6 3Net Results 4 3 1 6 3The Booyahs! 4 2 2 6 5Kids Wanna Block 4 1 3 3 6Serves You Right 4 0 4 0 8

'B' DivisionSnoops Dogs 4 4 0 8 2Ball So Hard 4 3 1 7 5 Bombers 4 2 2 6 6Bump It Up 4 2 2 5 4 We Like Big Bumps 4 1 3 3 6 Safe Sets 4 0 4 2 8

8-BallCampbell River 8-Ball Association:

‘A’ DivisionP Team Pt1 Pier Street Bullys 34

2 Eagles Oldtimers 32 3 Eagles Rockers 264 Eagles Talons 255 Elks Elkoholics 236 Eagles Breakers 227 Freddie's Tequila Shooters 178 Eagles Navigators 14

‘B’ Division 1 Quinsam Sticks & Stones 30 2 JJ’s Exotic Shots 28 3 Quinsam Q’s 27 4 Freddie's Leftovers 265 Pier Street Pocket Divas 24 6 Elks-EZ United 21 7 Eagles Sitting Ducks 197 Quinsam Stick Ticklers 19ERO’s - Bill Giesbrecht, Jim Paul, Kevin Olsen, Steve Denroche 1

DARTSMonday Night Darts League:

LadiesTeam G F AC.R. Legion 18 140 84 Curling Club #2 18 135 89 Curling Club #1 18 128 96 Elks #1 19 119 105Elks #2 19 118 120 Quinsam #1 19 116 122 Eagles 19 99 151 Quinsam #2 18 94 130 Willows Pub 17 78 132

MensQuadra Legion 19 152 76 Freddie's Pub #1 17 126 78Riptide Pub #2 19 120 108Elks #1 19 112 116 Curling Club 17 111 93 Eagles 19 107 121 Elks #2 16 101 90Willows Pub 18 101 115 Riptide Pub #1 20 88 152Freddie's Pub #2 18 73 142

HighsHigh Scores - Don Tweed 120; Rob MacGregor 117

GamesRiptide #2 8 Riptide #1 4

BOWLING ||| 5-PINThursday Golden Crystals Seniors League:P Team T1 Starfish 31 2 Sea Lions 26 3 Sand Dollars 22 4 Mermaids 20 5 Stingrays 20 6 Axolotl 18 7 Orcas 12 8 Octopi 11

Team HighsPoints Over Series Average - Mermaids +285Scratch Game - Mermaids 919Scratch Series - Mermaids 2,613

Individual HighsScratch Series - Men - Gary AuCoin 733; Women - Olivia Milan 600Scratch Game - Men - Gary AuCoin 361; Women - Olivia Milan 254Pins Over Average Game - Men - Gary AuCoin +176; Women - Olivia Milan +69Pins Over Average Series - Men - Gary AuCoin +178; Women - Simone Greicken +115

||| 10-PINMonday Nite Men’s 10 Pin League:P Team W T

1 Leeson Lake 29 5152 Storey Creek Golfers 15.5 500.53 CR Bowling Centre 24.5 491.5 4 Boston Pizza Brutes 20 482.55 Alley Cats 13 464.56 Clippers 6 354

Team HighsScratch Game - Leeson Lake 725Handicap Game - Leeson Lake 886Scratch Series - Leeson Lake 2,079Handicap Series - Leeson Lake 2,562

Individual HighsScratch Game - Al Sankey 221Handicap Game - Al Sankey 262Scratch Series - Ray Stormo 562Handicap Series - Ray Stormo 673

Tuesday Mixed Lunch Bunch League:P Team Q T1 Quinsam Auto 268.5 5642 Heavy Balls 225.5 440.53 Steve Marshall Ford 224.5 470.54 Lane Divas 213 449.55 Nesbitt Island Coffee 203 490.56 Leftys 188.5 4497 Island Fever Travel 183 480.5 8 Odd Balls 166 393 9 BowlMates 154 434.5 9 Team 10 154 200

Team HighsGame - Odd Balls 681Series - Lane Divas 1,927

Individual Highs Scratch Series - Men - Merv Belanko, Ray Stormo 497; Women - Shelia Stormo 473Handicap Series - Men - Gordie Gustafson 656; Women - Stella Nickel 698Scratch Game - Men - Merv Belanko 200; Women - Nancy Curley 202Handicap Game - Men - Gordie Gustafson 252; Women - Nancy Curley 265

Tuesday Night Mixed League:*Quarter winnersP Team Q T1 King Pins* 86 207 1 The B.U.F.F.’S 74 207 3 EZDUZIT 66 1914 Screaming Eagles* 52 1905 Buckin Awesome 61 1746 U.K. Plus 47 1737 Ryan’s Pizzeria 46 1498 Team 8 16 16

Team HighsScratch Game - King Pins 839Scratch Series - Buckin Awesome 2,378Handicap Series - King Pins 3,235Handicap Game - King Pins 1,230

Individual HighsScratch Series - Men - Robert Rodgers 645; Women - Michelle Palmer 543Handicap Series - Men - Robert Rodgers 741; Women - Michelle Palmer 708Scratch Game - Men - Robert Rodgers 233; Women - Michelle Palmer 216Handicap Game - Men - Mark Hallam 267; Women - Charmayne Watson 292 Congratulations - Leanne Brunt bowled a seniors 145 game (149); Lisa Gribble bowled a seniors 50 POA game (180), seniors 180 game (180); Michelle Palmer bowled a 500 series (508), clean game; Charmayne Watson bowled a 400 series (413), 75 POA game (197); Mark Hallam bowled a 200 game( 200), seniors 50 POA game (200), seniors 180 game(200); Den King bowled a 500 series (508);

Devon Rodgers bowled a 180 game (199); The BUFFS third quarter win-ners

Wednesday Night Ladies League:P Team Q T1 ATM Dolls With Balls 46 396.5 2 2nd Storie 42 431.53 Strike Outs 42 453 4 Lucky Strikes 38 393.5 5 Jonny’s Bar & Lounge 36 4436 Az-Tec 34 371.5 7 The Rockin Rollers 30 437.5 8 Pin Ups 20 381.5

Team HighsScratch Game - Lucky Strikes 557Scratch Series - Lucky Strikes 1,870Handicap Game - Lucky Strikes 908

Individual HighsScratch Game - Leona Williams 205Handicap Game - Rhonda Lambert 249Most Over Average Game - Rhonda Lambert +49Most Over Average Series - Iona Wheatley +75

Thursday Morning 50+ Seniors League:P Team Q T1 Limeys 50 2441 Quinsam Auto 50 219 3 Class Act 42 2444 Spare Shooters 41 253.5 5 Flyers 39 258 6 King Pins 37 231.5 7 Happy Wanderers 33 2487 Hopefuls 33 247 9 Amigos 30 241.5 10 Strikers 25 188.5

Team HighsScratch Game - Spare Shooters 696Handicap Game - King Pins 887 Scratch Series - Spare Shooters 1,955Handicap Series - Spare Shooters 2,516

Individual HighsScratch Series - Men - Hogie McCrae 546; Women - Juanita Benedictson 501Handicap Series - Men - Geoff Bryant 650; Women - Juanita Benedictson 675Scratch Game - Men - Hogie McCrae 205; Women - Shelly Morton 181Handicap Game - Men - Geoff Bryant 246; Women - Shelly Morton 248

Friday Night Mixed League:P Team Q T1 Aspareiguess 83 483.52 Whatever Works 67 443.5 3 Alvin & The Chipmunks 66 4504 C&C 52 423.5 5 Bowlderdash 47 418.5 6 Az-Tec 41 429 7 CR Business Centre 39 365.5 8 Lucky 7’s 37 442.5

Team HighsScratch Game - Whatever Works 709Scratch Series - Whatever Works 2,037Handicap Game - Aspareiguess 864Handicap Series - Aspareiguess 2,547

Individual HighsScratch Game - Men - Wayne Bezaire 210; Women - Denise Kennedy 194Handicap Game - Men - Ray Stormo 243; Women - Denise Kennedy 238Scratch Series - Men - Hogie McCrae 580; Women - Marian Atkinson 510Handicap Series - Men - Peter Bracchi 661; Women - Michele Murphy 654

The following are Campbell River Bridge Club results from last week:

WednesdayScores after 13 rounds Aver-

age: 130.0P Pct Score Pair 1. 70.35 182.92 Hans Winckler

- Grace Schmidt.2. 60.62 157.60 Joy Andersen

- Carrie Mulcahy.3. 58.87 153.05 Mark Lawrence

- Marie Main.4. 58.85 153.02 Wally Uyeyama

- Vic Vlaj.5. 58.06 150.95 Jean Tait -

Paula Sambrook.6. 57.08 148.42 Tom Burdett

- Jerry Sambrook.7. 54.50 141.70 Roger Lucas

- Rose Lucas.8. 54.23 141.00 Lynne Godfrey

- Jackie Langdon.9. 53.58 139.32 Phillip Sanford

- Maureen Olafson.10. 51.75 134.55 Jan Hudson

- Bev Ebert.11. 50.19 130.49 Mike Mosco-

vitch - Jackie MacNaughton.12. 49.33 128.27 Rosanne

Smith - Steve Smith.13. 46.54 121.00 Marie-Claire

Smith - Ed Hrechuk.ThursdayScores after 13 rounds Aver-

age: 91.01. 59.62 108.50 Abe Stewart

- Wally Uyeyama.2. 56.04 102.00 Glenda

McGrath - Pete McGrath.

3. 55.77 101.50 Grace Kennedy - Bill Kennedy.

4. 55.77 101.50 Vic Vlaj - Grace Schmidt.

5. 52.75 96.00 Ed Hrechuk - Mike Beston.

6. 52.47 95.50 Phillip Sanford - Maureen Olafson.

7. 50.82 92.50 Marlene Wright - Ron Toutant.

Campbell River Bridge Club Open Pairs Results

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Campbell River Judo Club members with their medals from the recent 2014 BC Winter Games include, back left, Kelsey Painter, Emilie Matkovich, Maggie Cramb and Haley Henry. In front is Jake Misky. (Photo special to the Courier-Islander)


The judo mats in Mission turned in a nine medal performances for Campbell River Judo Club members at the 2014 BC Winter Games, Feb. 20-23.

Five Riverites, Maggie Cramb, Haley Henry, Emilie Matkovich, Jake Misky and Kelsey Painter, combined for a total of nine medals, under the guidance of Island Zone 6 assistant coach, Campbell River’s Leah Tremain and head coach Jeremy Grant from Victoria.

“I went to the games as an assistant coach for the judo girls Island team - it was a development position and I was nervous having never helped in this way,” said Remain. “I couldn’t have anticipated how rewarding it turned out to be - and it was all because of our Island team. They were truly inspiring.

“Also it was the biggest team the Island has ever taken to the games with 21 competitors. And we were the biggest judo team out of all of BC this year.”

All five shared in an over silver medal for the Island team. Painter turned in a golden performance in the girl’s +70 kg division and she said competing at the Games against the rest of the province was an amazing experience.

“Being on the Island team was the first time I didn’t compete representing just

Tyees from page 17.for Saanich, as they opened the scoring at the five-minute mark on a breakaway goal. The Tyees responded quickly when defenceman Matthew Ubriaco picked up a rebound off the half-wall and fired a wrist shot to get the Tyees on the board.

Soon after, Jalen Price made it 2-1, with an assist going to Nolan Corrado, followed by Grady Robertson and Noah Fladager teaming up to assist on a River Fahey tally to make it 3-1. Price then scored an unassisted goal late in the first to give the Tyees a solid three goal 4-1 cushion after the first.

Defenceman Coulsen McCartney assisted on Price’s third goal of the game early in the second while the Braves answered shortly after with one of their own to make the score to 5-2. Price and McCartney assisted on a nifty Fladager goal at the midway point of the second to set the score at 6-2 after two.

The third period had the ‘Brindy’ floodgates open up with the Tyees exploding for seven of the eight

third period goals. Riley Billy’s strong play in the final 20 minutes earned

himself three assists, while one notable goal was a slap shot from the right point by defenceman Bryce Narhi that blew past the glove of the Braves’ goaltender. In addition, speedy Evan Fox scored on a beautiful glove side top shelf wrist shot while on a clear-cut breakaway.

Tyees goaltender Sam Ellis played well between the pipes for win, and he even earned a rare assist in helping the Tyees win the Island championship.

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Play begins on Friday night at 5:30 p.m., continues on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. approximately.

Eighty players from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, Alberta and Washington will be competing in singles, doubles and mixed doubles in age categoriesof 30+ to 70+ in five year increments.

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It is a commonplace in conversion narratives for people to say that they wanted to hold back something in their life from God, some small area of their life that they refused to give up to God. Many have said that they refused to completely give their lives to God for fear that they would be missing out on some worldly pleasure. People contemplating religious vows know that they will be giving up having a family, acquiring wealth, and perhaps also their independence. But this holding on to our old lifestyle, including all the trappings of both material and social wealth only prolongs the bondage. Ironically, we are only truly free when we completely give our lives over to God, holding nothing back. Give your life completely to God and you will fi nd complete joy. If you are holding back something from God, some area of your life that you refuse to let go of, then you are still in shackles and really are missing out on the complete experience of living for God. – Christopher Simon

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Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors for the Strathcona Regional District intends to give fi rst 3 readings to Bylaw No. 191, being the 2014 to 2018 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Program at its regular meeting scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.

Prior to third reading of Bylaw No. 191 the public is invited to attend and provide comment on the 2014–2018 fi nancial plan. The fi nancial plan is available for viewing online at www.strathconard.ca or at the offi ce of the Strathcona Regional District during regular business hours. In order to be considered by the Board of Directors written comments on this matter should be received no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Those wishing to make a verbal submission should contact the Corporate Offi cer before the above noted deadline.

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Storm from page 17.minor penalties to the Buccaneersone in the period. The final shot total had each team with 40.

Combined with No. 1 Storm net-minder Jack Surgenor, Campbell River goaltending was a strength in the series only allowing 11 Nanaimo goals in the six games.

Offensively the Storm were led by defenceman Jordan Rauser who scored two of the three Campbell River goals. The first one, and game winner, came in the first period on the power play. The Storm’s other goal from Brendan deVries also came with the man advantage.

Trent Johnson had a pair of assists, single helpers came from deVries, Brayden Taekema, Curtis Toneff and Josiah Friesen.

Nanaimo finished the game with eight power play opportunities to the Storm’s six.

BC WINTER GAMES - GYMNASTICS, SKIING

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The 2014 BC Winter Games held in Mission last week were repre-sented well from the Campbell Riv-er Gymnastics Association. Four local gymnasts were on the Island Zone 6 team, Janika Scriba and Reese Wheeldon on the girl’s side and Riley Michael and Carson Ogg on the boys. Mackenzie Henderson also won a wild card spot but had to pull out due to an injury.

Scriba and Wheeldon helped the

Zone 6 win a bronze medal in the overall team competition. This was a great accomplishment going up against much bigger zones from the Mainland.

Wheeldon also added an indi-vidual bronze medal with a solid bar routine and finished in fourth place all around only .3 of a point away from winning the all around title. Scriba’s highlights included finishing just out of the medals with a well swung bar routine and sticking a well done back layout

one and a half twist in her floor routine.

Ogg and Michael lead the Zone 6 team and did well to represent the zone. The team finished out of the medals but it was a good experi-ence for the Campbell River ath-letes. Ogg’s best finishes included a 13th place on the floor and 14th on both rings and parallel bars and finished 15th in the all around. Michael finished 12th on the bars, 15th on the floor and finished 18th in the all around.

Campbell River Gymnastics Association members at the BC Winter Games included, from left, Reese Wheeldon, Carson Ogg and Janika Scriba. Missing is Riley Michael. (Photo by Stephanie Ogg)

Gymnasts help Island to team bronze

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One of the most exciting sports at the BC Winter Games was skiing. And there are two disci-plines of skiing, freestyle and

racing. Mount Washington Free-style Club sent over five athletes: Mei Pond and Hannah Benis-check from Whistler, Todd Heard from Duncan, James Dunn from Nanaimo, and Erin Sketchley

Mount Washington skiers earn Games medalsfrom Campbell River.

Skiers competed in two dif-ferent events moguls and slope style.

After the first day of moguls, Sketchley finished fourth with a score of 13.56.

The second day of competition was slopestyle. And after sliding on rails and hitting a number of jumps, Island freestylers finished strong. No stronger than Sketch-ley who came home with a gold medal with a score of 26.6.


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Fefe Dobson to play TidemarkCOURIER-ISLANDER

It has been said that when the stars align, magical things hap-pen for those who take the time to enjoy such wonders. For singer, songwriter and actress Fefe Dobson this couldn’t be more fit-ting. With her third studio album complete, Dobson is prepared to

leave a musical legacy and make her mark as one of the premiere voices in pop/rock music.

Dobson will be performing at the Tidemark Theatre on April 2. Members priced tickets are $23 plus applicable fees & taxes and can be purchased at the Box Office from Tuesday – Saturday between noon and 4 p.m. A limited

number of VIP packages are also available. Please contact the Tide-mark Box Office at 250-287-PINK for more information. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.tidemarktheatre.com. Opening for Fefe Dobson is the Kitchener, Ont., punk band, Courage My Love and Toronto, Ont., singer songwriter, Craig Stickland.

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GREEN LIGHT FOR CAMPBELL RIVER PROJECT

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7.2 per cent upCOURIER-ISLANDER

The benchmark price for a single-family home in the Campbell River area was $265,400, up 7.2 per cent over this time last year according to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.

In the Comox Valley the benchmark price was $317,700 marking an increase of 1.33 per cent over last year; Duncan reports a benchmark price of $273,200 dipping 2.63 per cent from last year; Nanaimo’s benchmark price was $328,900 up 1.38 per cent over last year; Parksville/Qualicum has a benchmark price of $346,500, rising 2.63 per cent from last year; and the price for a benchmark home in Port Alberni is listed at $193,400, increas-ing 5.07 per cent from last year.

Meanwhile sales activity across the Vancouver Island housing market area continued its grad-ual upward climb in February, with reports of healthy sales activity across the board.

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Jeremy Dunn has been named Executive Director of the BC Sal-mon Farmers Association said Vin-cent Erenst, Chair, BCSFA Board of

Directors Friday. Dunn most recent-ly has served as Vice-President of Laura Ballance Media Group man-aging multiple integrated communi-cations and engagement campaigns for clients ranging from the Forest

Products Association of Canada to the Union of BC Municipalities. Among his highlights is leading the development and operation of the 2010 BC International Media Centre for the Winter Olympics.

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During the last snow storm, the City received numerous comments and calls for help about clearing sidewalks.

The City of Campbell River’s Traffi c and Highways Regulation bylaw does not require owners or tenants of single and duplex residents to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, but it is a courtesy to neighbours in residential areas when you do – and it’s especially helpful for people with mobility challenges. For that reason, the City’s bylaw requests these private property owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks near their property.

According to City bylaw:

• Owners or tenants of commercial, industrial and institutional premises must clear snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their premises by 10 a.m. on any day the premises are open to the public.

• Owners or managers of multi-unit residential premises must clear snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their premises by 10 a.m. on any day the premises are occupied.

When winter weather comes to Campbell River, City crews work to keep emergency routes and main roads (like Dogwood, Alder and Hwy. 19A) passable for traffi c. Depending on the amount of snow falling, the second priority is to clear collector roads, transit routes, and most commercial areas, including select public parking and facilities.

For several days last week, we deployed our limited resources around the clock to keep major routes and collector roads and transit routes open.

It takes us longer to get to local roads, but all were clear by day three of last week’s storm.

How you can help:

• To enable pedestrians and people using mobility assistance, please clear snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of your home.

• To keep roadways clear for vehicles, shovel snow from sidewalks away from the road.

• To help snowplows clear streets, park cars off the road during or after a snowstorm.

• Help melting snow drain away – and prevent puddles and fl ooding – by cleaning storm drain grates.

• Use transit whenever possible. Drive only if you have good snow tires and a cold weather emergency kit.

• Drivers should slow down and move to the right when approaching a plow or sand/salt truck. Also, keep well back from plows and sanders, to ensure everyone’s safely when they reverse.

• Use transit whenever possible. Drive only if you have good snow tires and a cold weather emergency kit.

We’re reviewing opportunities to improve Alder Street – and want public feedback on how best to balance Alder Street’s role as one of the primary north-south routes with safe access to and from the many single-family homes along this 7.5 kilometre street. We also want to your opinion on sidewalk improvements, how to better accommodate bicycles and bus stop upgrades.

Join us at a public open house on Wednesday, March 12 between 5:30

and 7:30 p.m. at the Sportsplex.See examples of options that could be considered for this route, and learn more about the City’s 2012 Master Transportation Plan – a vision for the community’s multi-modal transportation system for the next 25 years.

Boulevard Traffi c Group and City staff will be on hand to discuss options and gather public feedback as we work towards the next steps for this important transportation corridor.

Updates on the corridor review will be posted on the City’s website and Facebook Page.

View the City of Campbell River’s Master Transportation Plan online at www.campbellriver.ca under City Services / Roads and Transportation / Studies.

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BC Hydro fi nalizes deal with SNC-LavalinNEIL CAMERON COURIER-ISLANDER

BC Hydro signed a $720 million contract with InPower BC for its $1.09 billion John Hart Generat-ing Station Replacement Project today.

The project includes the construction of an innovative, underground powerhouse that will enhance public safety and improve the site’s environmental footprint.

The signing means the project has the green light for construc-tion and will bring many econom-ic benefits to the community of Campbell River, including more jobs. The number of people work-ing at the site will grow to 200 by the end of this year and peak at 340 in 2016.

InPower BC is a special purpose project company in which SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. has 100 per cent interest. SNC-Lavalin will run the project out of its Vancou-ver office, including working and coordinating with international team members on the special-ized design and fabrication of components like generators and turbines.

“SNC-Lavalin and its excellent team members are very proud to have been awarded the John Hart

Project following BC Hydro’s competitive and rigorous procure-ment process,” said Robert G. Card, President and CEO, SNC-Lavalin. “This is a major project for BC Hydro and Vancouver Island, and we look forward to building on the community sup-

port that’s already in place for the project. We are getting to work right away, and our first major interaction with the local popu-lation will be with the business community at the end of March.”

What SNC-Lavalin and BC Hydro have called ‘business

opportunity event dates’ are March 31 and April 1. More infor-mation on them are available at [email protected]

“I congratulate BC Hydro, SNC-Lavalin and the community of Campbell River on this major milestone,” said Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Responsible for Core Review. “We have worked hard with BC Hydro to introduce a 10-year plan for rates that paves the way for important capital projects like this, while allowing cost reduc-tions in other areas. I’m espe-cially pleased with the economic benefits this project will provide during construction and in the long-term thanks to the clean, reliable energy that will be gener-ated at John Hart.”

Chris O’Riley, Executive Vice President of Generation, BC Hydro, said the it has been a long seven-year road to get to this point and he is happy it is finally getting under way.

“BC Hydro has worked hard since 2007 to advance this major project by developing the best plan and the best design to deal with a 67-year-old generating sta-tion that has seismic, reliability and fish habitat risks,” he said. “John Hart is an important facil-

ity for us on Vancouver Island. We will continue to operate the existing generating station dur-ing the construction phase.

The replacement facility will be constructed over the next five years and it’s an exciting time for BC Hydro, SNC-Lavalin and the wider Campbell River community.”

The John Hart facility has been generating power since 1947 and provides enough annual power output to supply 74,000 homes. This will increase to 80,000 once the project is completed.

The BC Hydro and InPower BC contract is for $720 million and represents the project construc-tion costs.

BC Hydro’s overall project cost is about $1.09 billion. This includes BC Hydro’s work on the project since 2007 (consultation, planning, regulatory processes like the BC Utilities Commission and the environmental assess-ment, project management, engineering, and procurement), the InPower BC contract, City of Campbell water infrastructure funding, BC Hydro cost to man-age the contract during construc-tion, mitigation and compensa-tion, and financing [email protected]

The John Hart Generating Station as it is now. The pipes leading into the hillside will be replaced with an underground system.


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