HEROES – Volunteer Campbell River would like to thank everyone that supported our Volunteer Fair held on Sat. Sept. 10 at Spirit Square: Jim Creighton and friends for help with set up and take down, Rick Benn for the great music, Lani Cakes for the delicious cake, attending VCR member agencies – MARS, Meals on Wheels, JHSNI – Kidstart, St. John Ambulance, Habitat for Humanity, Hospital Volunteer Resources, Greenways Land Trust, Salvation Army, the Women’s Centre, Special Olympics, Rivercity Player and Campbell River Head Injury. We’d also like to thank those that gave donations to our Volunteer Passport Prizes; Trends and Friends, Lani Cakes, Coho Books, Stonehouse Teas, Tidemark Theatre, Rewired2Change, Hospital Gift Shop, Hospital Thrift Shop, JHSNI, Salvation Army, CR Head Injury, St. John Ambulance, Rivercity Players, Greenways Land Trust, Robyn Ellsworth, and Bev Sievwright. Also included in thanks are Rose-reta Gunnlaugson who played Captain Volunteer, Balloons N More Party Shop for help with decorations, Joanna Banana of 99.7 the River for live on air spotlights, the VCR board and volunteers along with the community that came out to the Volunteer Fair to learn more about non-profit organizations and volunteering. It was a great day and your support of volunteerism in our community is appreciated! – Volunteer Campbell River.
HERO – Thank you for the uplifting energy coming from the community piano downtown. On a walk break from my desk one Tuesday, I was lucky enough to catch a young man playing Moonlight Sonata. It was breathtaking. What a gift. – A grateful passerby
HEROES – In one’s life little Sparks can fly so on behalf of the Campbell River Seniors’ Centre we would like to thank Lee Mac Electrical for their donations of $500 and the talent that let us to have new light and sudzy power for our dishwasher. – Campbell River Seniors’ Centre, Campbell River Common
ZERO – In a Hurry on Dogwood. Four seconds, that was the difference between how your day went and how your day could have gone. Four seconds. The difference between you making it past the RCMP Detachment and you slamming into the police car that was about to enter your path – four seconds. Because of the traffic following on that Sunday afternoon, the police officer was unable to safely enter Dogwood Street and that gave you time to seemingly disappear. A chance to zip Northbound down the hill, duck down a side street, hang a right on McPhedran, and then on to risk other people’s lives who knows where. A clean getaway, except you forgot to remove your license plates before you got behind the wheel. I have it, the RCMP has it and, given enough time and stupidity on your part, I think you’ve had it. Just, please don’t take anybody else with you. – Eyes on Dogwood
HEROES – All those thoughtful residents who groom the boulevards in front of their properties and the merchants who care for the streets outside their businesses goes the title “Hero” to show how much you are appreciated. Fred Camphill recently joined the ranks of those people who stand out in taking on such civic duties. Fred suffered a stroke last year which resulted in the loss of speech as well as affecting his motor skills. He had to retire from a trucking job he loved at Upland Cement and fortunately he found a position as manager/caretaker at the 2100 Court. It is a mobile home site on the river at the corner of the Island Hwy and Gold River Road. There is a deep boulevard that fronts the property and a long strip of land that runs along the highway as far as the old bridge. He mows this public property on a regular basis and takes pride in his work. Other like minded residents have taken on the responsibility of grooming the other sections of the main entrance to Campbellton and that includes Adopt A Highway volunteer, Walter Dixon, who has rebuilt the berms and weeds along the north side of the highway leading to the Haig Brown property and keeps that strip of highway clean year round. Across the road the 1st C.R. Scouts with their leader Nigel Lambeth and resident Carol Couture are doing similar work on the opposite side of the road as far west as Campbellton School. There are many groups who have joined Adopt A Hwy. and taken on responsibility for grooming and weeding large sections of the various roads leading into downtown Campbell River and each of you deserve thanks and the title “hero” as well. – A grateful resident.
HEROES – The dogs in Campbell River who have managed to train their owners properly. Unfortunately, even though we know dogs are smarter than humans, some of you pooches have not yet managed to train your human. Here are a few of the basics they need and have to learn: 1. Make sure they learn the City Animal Control Bylaws thoroughly – all dogs must be on a leash at all times unless behind a fenced yard; 2. – Make sure your human knows how to pick up your poop and dispose of it hygienically (not hung up in trees.) This is also in the City bylaws; 3. If your human is trained enough to grocery shop, then remind it to keep grocery bags to pick your poop up with. Make sure they bring it with them on their walkies Humans forget sometimes; 4. Don’t let your human encourage you to chase wildlife, after all, you wouldn?t ask your human to chase deer etc. would you; 5. When your human is ready for it?s walk, fasten it securely to the other end of your leash and make sure the human knows how to hold onto it tightly; 6. Don’t let your human be rude to other humans who need to see leashes and poop bags used; 7. Finally, if you can’t manage to train your human, then suggest to it that they give you to a human who is fully trained.
HEROES – The City of Campbell River’s Recreation and Culture Department would like to thank all the summer Leaders in Training (L.I.T.) participants for their hard work and dedication. The L.I.T. program allows youth to expand their leadership skills through a leadership training workshop and volunteer placements throughout the summer in Kids Camps provided by the Recreation and Culture Department. Without these dedicated L.I.T.s, the camps would not run as smoothly. They are an extra set of eyes and ears for the camp leaders. The 34 youth were tasked with leading games and crafts, setting a good example and being a role model for the campers. Through the program, they built skills that will help them later in life when they are applying for jobs in the community. For successful program participants, the opportunity exists to become a junior leader, which allows them to take on more responsibility and tasks within select camps. And, three junior leaders were involved in this year’s summer program. Thanks again to all summer participants! – Leah Knutson, L.I.T. Coordinator
HEROES – The organizers and community sponsors of the second annual Fun-a-Rama Picnic for families of children & youth with special needs and foster families. It was a fun filled day at Hagel Park. Special thanks go out to MCFD and staff, Strathcona Regional District, Thrifty Foods, Quality Foods and Rona Building Center. The generosity of our local supporters made this a super successful event. Our gratitude also goes out to the many families who attended despite the damp cool weather. See ya next year. – Judy Hollywood Bonnett, Foster Parent Support Services Society
HEROES – The vendors who donated a bunch of great prizes to our eighth Annual Kayak Fishing Derby. The derby was a huge success and thanks to your wonderful donations, no one went away empty handed. You make this event possible, and we truly appreciate your support! Big thank you to: Boatland, Campbell River Restaurant Supply, Denise Mitchell Interiors, Discovery Diesel Electric, Hitec Screen Printing, JET FM 98.9, KC Plumbing, Ocean Pacific Marine Supply, Paynes Marine, Planet Clean, Redden Net, Seacom Marine, St. Jeans Campbell River, and Trendwest Millwork. – Moutcha Bay Resort
