Many people have emailed the Buzz asking how they can help in regards to missing person Justin Bergquist.
While I am unaware how residents can physically help, if you are a friend of Justin’s family and his friends, you can be there for emotional support, and whatever else the family may need.
- Avoid cliches such as ‘it’s alright’ or ‘I know how you must feel’. Such statements, although well meaning can be very upsetting to family and friends.
- If you wish to help, offer to do a specific task. Do you need me to get groceries/the mail/do the banking? Can I help with the housework? Mow the lawn?
- If you wish to offer food, ask what the family may need and/or like. (They may already have two dozen casseroles, and have no idea what to do with one more.)
- Simply listening and being an ear is often the best help you can give, but make sure to listen in an active, non-judgmental and empathetic way.
- Allow the person to express emotions of anger or other such ‘negative’ feelings – this is normal and natural. As a friend you are meant to be a shoulder, an ear and a caring non-judgement presence.
- You are not meant to chat-up, cheer-up or to entertain in order to distract that person from their worry and stress.
Please remember that everyone deals with trauma differently. The key is kindness and support.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Nootka Sound Victim Services at 283-7773 or email at nootkasoundvs@gmail.com. Another good support service available is the Vancouver Island Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888.
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 Police are well into day two of the search for missing 21 year old Justin Bergquist.
Efforts are being made by the Nootka Sound RCMP as well as the Campbell River Search and Rescue team. The RCMP Police Dog Section is also in Gold River to assist in the ground search.
Due to inclement weather conditions, Comox RCMP Air Services are not able to conduct an aerial search at this time. Efforts will be made tomorrow should the weather conditions change.
Family and friends of Justin are actively searching as well, and also contacting friends and relatives in an effort to locate him.
Again, 21 year old Justin Bergquist was last seen walking alone near the upper Heber bridge at approximately 11:45pm on Friday May 13th, heading in the direction of the trailer court.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Nootka Sound RCMP at 250-283-2227.
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Missing since Friday May 13th.
Gold River resident Justin Bergquist was last seen between 11:45pm and 12:00 (midnight) on Friday May 13th. He was seen walking alone across the upper Heber River bridge heading towards the trailer court.
He was wearing blue jeans, leather sandals, a dark TRON t-shirt, and possibly a black and white ball cap.
Justin is 21 years old, 6’1″ tall, approximately 170lbs and is of Metis ancestry.
If you have seen Justin or have any information as to his whereabouts, you are asked to call the Nootka Sound RCMP at 250-283-2227.
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 This forum is for the residents of Gold River that would like to ask Mayor Craig Anderson about subjects pertaining to the operations of the Village.
There are two ways in which to ask. If it is a general question, you may ask in the comments box and the question will be responded to in this section. If it is of personal nature, my private Village email address is included below.
All questions must have your name and contact information at the bottom. Anonymous and/or pseudonym questions will not be answered.
Mayor Craig Anderson - grcanderson@cablerocket.com
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A digital camera memory card was found in the parking lot of Lady Falls. Judging by the dates the images were created (Jan/Feb 2010), it looks like it may have been there for over a year!
If this is your memory card, please feel free to email rhondacallow [at] gmail [dot] com and let me know one of the following:
1. What pictures are on the card
2. The type of camera that was used with the card
3. The brand and size capacity of the card
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The Gold River Rod and Gun Club will be hosting a General Meeting on Thursday, May 12, 2011 starting at 7:30pm at the Club House.
Check out our website at http://rodandgun.info/
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 The “Last and Final” Tahsis Lions Great Walk is set for June 4, 2011.
If you’ve always wanted to do this event – register today!
Volunteers are still needed for this final event.
More information can be found on our website, www.greatwalk.com
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 Friday, May 27th is the next local Court day scheduled for Gold River.
If you are involved in any type of proceedings as a witness or victim and would like some information as to what to expect, etc., please contact me at the Nootka Sound Victim Services office at 283-7773, or email nootkasoundvs@gmail.com.
Please note that I am also available for emotional support before, during and after Court. If you are nervous or worried, please call.
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Hey Rose – I think we need this!! 
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Come and join us for some fun!
Ladies Mother’s Day Tournament
 Saturday, May 7 – 10:00 am tee off
“Nine Holes of Wing and String”
followed by
Lunch and a “Tacky Auction” (Auctioneer Denise Watt)
$20.00 + $10.00 green fee for non-members
Participants, please bring one item for our “Tacky Auction”
Sign up at the Golf Course or call:
Cathy Watson: 283-2969 or
Denise Watt: 283-2683
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