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HAULING IN HERRING Fishing boats congregate off Comox Valley shores, following the annual herring run. The above-average run, indicated by disturbances in the water, began Monday in this area. Story, A2.

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Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School is celebrating a provincial championship win this week as the girls’ snowboard team has once again honoured their school with the much-coveted BC School Sports provincial banner.

The provincial alpine ski and snowboard championships were held Feb. 27-29 at Whistler Blackcomb and were attended by various teams from all three Valley high schools. The threeday event included a Giant Slalom (GS) race.

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Teachers return to classrooms – for now Renée Andor Record Staff

Teachers are back at work and will likely stay there for the time being, according to Comox District Teachers’ Association president Steve Stanley.

As of Thursday morning, Stanley said there hasn’t been any discussions in the BC Teachers’ Federation regarding walking off the job next week, adding that it’s unlikely because spring break starts for many schools in Victoria and Vancouver.

“Some people would be on vacation and they would have no consequences and other people would be penalized, so I think (the BCTF is) looking at all those factors when they’re making these kinds of decisions,” explained Stanley.

He added that spring break in the Comox Valley will be during the first two weeks of April, while

teachers at a rally on Tuesday.

However, School District 71 superintendent Sherry Elwood said all CUPE school support staff were working during the strike.

“Most CUPE staff would have been performing their usual work, however CUPE staff who would normally be working directly with

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students would have been working on tasks which are connected to other school work,” said Elwood in an e-mail. “In addition, the district organized professional development opportunities for staff to choose to attend over the past three days.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Ex-teacher put on spot Renée Andor Record Staff

North Island MLA Claire Trevena urged Comox Valley MLA and past teacher Don McRae to speak on Bill 22 earlier this week, so what are his thoughts?

During Monday’s legislature, Trevena read out excerpts from a letter McRae wrote in 2008, when he was teaching at G.P. Vanier.

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other school districts throughout the province have spring break dates interspersed between now and then.

“So from now until basically mid-April all the school districts kind of spread out in there so it would be very difficult to do any kind of job action and have it uniformly applied across the whole province,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Thursday and Friday were declared bell-to-bell days, meaning teachers restricted the amount of time spent at school and limited the amount of interactions they did at lunchtimes.

“So the struggle’s not over,” said Stanley. “We continue to look at our options and investigate what else we can be doing.”

During the teacher strike earlier this week, some Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) members stood alongside

The letter noted his struggles with large classes and heavy workload, among other things.

Trevena called on him to take part in the debate.

“I really hope that the minister will participate in this debate to give both sides of the House the full benefit of his experience as a classroom teacher,” Trevena said at the legislature. ... see MLA DEFENDING ■ A5

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Herring really on the run this year Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Since retiring from the air force in 1996, Hal Schulz has never seen a bigger herring run, which started Monday.

The annual event occurs in late-February or early-March when millions of herring spawn the B.C. coastline from Victoria to the Queen Char-

lotte Islands. It typically lasts four or five days.

“It’s good to see the heavy, concentrated run,” Schulz said, noting Fisheries and Oceans Canada says the herring run is declining. “I’ve never seen it like this.”

The Comox resident has been photographing the run while flying his single-seat plane over Cape Lazo, Denman Island, Bowser and other reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com areas.

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‘Not reinvesting infrastructure’ like we should be Conservation group sounding alarm bells in Comox Valley Scott Stanfield Record Staff

A local conservation group thinks developments are being approved at a rate exceeding the budgets of Valley municipalities, leaving taxpayers on the hook for ‘unfunded infrastructure liability’ costs.

According to the Comox Valley Conservation Strategy Community Partnership, the Town of Comox, for instance, has said it is facing costs of about $160 million — about 10 times the 2010 budget.

“When those figures are extrapolated to the rest of the Valley, it suggests a community liability of $300 to $400 million,” CVSCP local government co-ordinator Jack Minard said in

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a news release. “No governments here have that kind of money...If we keep approving development at the rate and type we have now, the coming costs will continue to grow exponentially.”

The CVSCP does not brand itself an anti-development organization, but it does advocate smarter development.

While developers bear engineering and construc-

tion costs at the time of building, the group said taxpayers foot the bill for maintenance and replacement in the long term.

According to a Convening for Action Vancouver Island meeting last year that included engineers from the four local governments, new development accounts for just 20 per cent of ‘lifetime costs’ of infrastructure.

That leaves the communities funding the remaining 80 per cent.

“That’s certainly the case now,” said Glenn Westendorp, Town of Comox public works superintendent. “We know there’s unfunded liability out there...We’re not reinvesting infrastructure at the rate that we should be doing. The typical way of dealing with that is to raise taxes, and we don’t see that as a solution.”

The CVSCP suggests income from Development Cost Charges — which are collected from land develop-

ers — is not a sustainable way to pay for infrastructure replacement.

Courtenay administrator Sandy Gray said DCCs are helpful in terms of offsetting costs and encouraging development but challenging at the same time. In the sewer function, for instance,

following alternatives for development: • Reduce infrastructure requirements for new development by reducing street and road widths, and eliminating curbs, gutters and stormwater pipes in favour of on-site rainwater management.

No governments here have that kind of ❝ money … if we keep approving development at the rate and type we have now, the coming costs will continue to grow exponentially.

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Jack Minard he said there is not enough money to entirely cover maintenance and repairs.

“It’s a two-way street,” Gray said. “They (DCCs) provide some assist to help the development community put services in. On the other side, when we go to replace things, you need other costs or other taxpayer dollars.”

The CVSCP suggests the

• Extend the life cycle of infrastructure by not expanding into areas such as wetlands that shorten the life of roads and pipes.

• Use vacant land already serviced and increase dwelling-unit densities such as granny suites and studio apartments on larger lots.

• Decrease infrastructure use via cisterns, rain gardens, low-flush toilets,

improved transit and other measures.

Minard said these measures are inexpensive to implement, can save taxpayer dollars and “slow the gobbling of important habitat.”

Gray concurs that increased density is a must, but said curbs and gutters are necessary to keep water off the streets and to control stormwater and runoff, especially as storm frequencies intensify.

Westendorp said technology such as lining sewer and storm mains would help offset costs. The Town, however, needs to exercise caution when it comes to land development because of service level requirements and legal liabilities.

“We’re rethinking the way we do development in Comox,” Westendorp said. “I think it’s fair to say that all municipalities are rethinking the way they’re doing development.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Who’s going to pay for sewer projects in this area?

Regional district commission grappling with huge future shortfall Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Patti Fletcher is concerned taxpayers in the regional district will be burdened with a cumbersome debt resulting from an abundance of sewer projects on the horizon.

At Tuesday’s sewage commission meeting, the Comox director noted an approximate $42-million shortfall estimated to carry over following a 10-year period during which $33 million can be recovered by development cost charges (DCCs).

“I assume we’re feeling uneasy as to how that looks,” Fletcher said at the

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meeting which includes directors from Courtenay and Comox. “Some things are maybe not of paramount importance. I think it’s worthy of a second sober look.”

Numerous projects — new pump stations and sludge composting at the Pidgeon Lake landfill among them — are esti-

mated to cost nearly $88 million, offset by a government grant just shy of $6 million.

Courtenay director Manno Theos asked if some projects could be delayed, but senior manager of engineering services Marc Rutten does not foresee the possibility of dropping a project without

revisiting a 10-year capital plan process that prioritized projects.

“Is there not another method of funding these projects?” said Comox director/commission chair Tom Grant, who suggests water, solid waste and hospital requisitions could be looked at together. “We have to go back to our taxpayers at the end of the day.”

Courtenay director Starr Winchester shares the concerns expressed by the Comox representatives. Her motion for a staff report comparing the Valley to other areas in B.C. carried.

The CVRD recommends an amendment to the sewer system cost charges bylaw to incorporate increased DCCs, which it deems necessary to reflect capital infrastructure requirements.

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A study concludes that a significant increase in sewer service DCCs is required.

As an example, it proposes to charge developers $5,980 per unit for singlefamily residential. The current charge is $2,470/ unit.

“It is a heavy hit to the development industry,” Fletcher said.

The regional district has yet to consult with the development community about the recommended rate hikes, said Rutten, noting the proposed increase is an opportunity to collect more money from developers and to offset costs.

Courtenay director Jon Ambler, while shocked by the proposed rate increase from $7.20 to $34.89 per square metre for commercial/institutional, said delaying projects would not help the situation.

“I don’t think we have a lot of choices on this one,” he said.

Although rate hikes will likely slow projects, Comox director Maureen Swift also supports the proposed increases.

The discussion will continue at the next sewage commission meeting. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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MLA defending back-to-work bill Continued from A1

Later in the week, McRae told the Record he hadn’t spoken on the bill in the legislature.

“We wish to have the NDPers speak and we want to get the debate on the record and then move forward to the next stage,” said McRae, adding that he’s unsure if he will speak on the bill at any point. “I don’t know; it depends how the debate goes forward.”

However, McRae said he’s not defensive about the letter. What he’s worried about is the government and the BC Teachers’ Federation’s inability to come to an agreement.

“What worries me most

of all, is for the last 20 years, and arguably beyond, regardless of who’s in government, every term has a conflict with teachers over contract and because of that they’ve got this dysfunctional relationship — and it goes on both sides,” explained McRae. “Teachers haven’t been dealt with as well as they could have been at the bargaining table because they haven’t represented themselves as well as they can, and then by extension the students haven’t been a beneficiary either.”

As for the bill itself, McRae said many of the concerns he’s heard from past teaching colleagues

regarding stripping of rights “actually aren’t in the bill.”

For example, he said issues around seniority, professional development and supervision of teachers are talked about in Bill 22, but noted that the bill proposes mediation on them.

He noted mediation is nonbinding.

In regards to the stiff financial consequences for striking during mediation written into the bill by Education Minister George Abbott, McRae said the legislation hasn’t passed yet.

McRae also said the netzero is not something that is going away.

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like it, (but) the government is committed to a netzero mandate, you know, we’re leaving the toughest recession in 70 years and 130 other agreements have been signed at net-zero; we just don’t have any extra dollars to do this,” he said.

When asked if he thought it was necessary to table Bill 22, he said negotiations were not moving fast enough.

“In the last seven months there’s been 1,109 items put on the bargaining table by both parties and they’ve made some headway on nine of them, so they’re moving negotiations at, best, a glacial pace.”

Performers ending The 35th annual North Island Festival of Performing Arts (NIFPA) is just wrapping up with two fundraising events this weekend.

The Festival Variety Showcase, a composition of all disciplines that participated in the festival, will happen Friday at 7 p.m at the Sid Williams Theatre.

The Dance Gala, which is composed of all dance disciplines, will happen Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Sid. Tickets are $12 and on sale at the Sid box office.

“If you haven’t been able to partake in any of the festival venues, the showcases are a must see and they will give you a glimpse of the talent that set foot at this 35th annual festival,” said festival publicist Deidre Knudson.

NIFPA is a non-profit society, and money generated by these fundraisers will go towards scholarships and awards for young performing artists.

Over 1,000 participating performers came to the Valley over the last few weeks to perform and be adjudicated during the festival.

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RESTAURANT Jo-Ann (Jo) and her son Adam would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the community, our employees, and all of the labourers and tradesmen during the recent renovations of the Glacier View Plaza.

We were pleasantly surprised by the community and our customers who came to support our business during the renovation. We feared the worst, as we suspected we would have no choice but to close down throughout the construction. We were certainly proven wrong. Our customers’ loyalty and dedication was amazing. We are so grateful that through it all, we had endless support and still saw the same faces during the renovation that we have come to know and love over the past 18 years.

Thank you so very much!

Our employees made many sacrifices during the renovation and we must show our appreciation as the they stuck it out until the end. We

have never been prouder of the staff we have at this moment and they are most certainly a positive group.

Last, but most certainly not least, we must show our greatest appreciation to Dan Declark of Tetonica, and to all of the labourers and tradesmen for their hard work on the plaza. They pushed themselves to the limit over the past few months with some very long hours and, in some cases, horrible weather conditions.

Their hard work has clearly paid off when you see the beautiful face lift that is being done to the Glacier View Plaza as you drive past. Thank you to Marty Dohm, our wonderful landlord, for making the decision to give our outdated plaza a spectacular new look.

We would like to take the opportunity to invite everyone to Jo Klassen’s Restaurant for your next outing. You will notice we are offering all of our patrons a “2 for 1 Dinner Special” over the period of March 9th to the 11th, and a “$7 off Family

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difference for me. You put up with that endless question, ‘When is this going to be done?’ every morning and every night. You put up with my nagging and you kept me calm through all of this while still managing to make me smile every day. You are such a great man and I love you with all of my heart... thank you for being you!”

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Comox not ‘water pigs’, insists Coun. Tom Grant Exchange gets heated about issue of water meters Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Following a lengthy debate Wednesday afternoon, Comox council approved a flat water rate and a metered rate for the Town, allowing residents with meters the option to choose either rate for their water this year.

Council settled on an increase of $12 to the flat rate, raising it to $315 for a single-family residence in 2012.

For the optional metered rate, council passed a flat rate per month of $17.50 for the first 12 cubic meters, plus a rate of $0.88 per cubic meter over 12 cubic meters, for the 1,300 metered homes/stratas within the town.

“This whole thing is so convoluted and is so silly to begin with,” said Coun. Tom Grant.

“If you look at our water usage, people who are on the meters, it shows you exactly what I said two years ago, what I said last year, and what I’m going to say again — we are not the water pigs that the (Comox Valley) Regional District led us to believe,” he noted.

Grant added he believes Comox citizens don’t use a lot of water, and now the Town must find money to run the water system.

“We need X number of dollars to run this system. If these people are paying far less, other people have to start paying far more for that loss of revenue because this is a utility; we’ve got costs associated with this.

How fair is that to the

people who don’t have a water meter, and we don’t have any money in our capital plan for water meters?” he said.

Coun. Patti Fletcher argued the limits of water available, and compared the Town to others across Vancouver Island.

“I don’t think anyone called a Comox citizen a water pig. I think what we saw were looming infrastructure costs, a water licence that had been limited by the province. There is not unlimited water,” she noted. “We have to look to the future.

We’ve got extensive infrastructure costs coming, water is going to become more expensive, there’s a fairness principal, and I look all over the Island and I see every community ... they are all water metered.

“We’re not reinventing the wheel. I think we’re just catching up,” she added.

Grant argued he

you don’t need water meters to do that.”

Coun. Maureen Swift supported the motion on the principal of giving those with meters a choice as to which option would offer the most savings, although she didn’t believe the proposed metered rate offered a significant savings.

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takes issue not directly with meters themselves, but with the money spent on them.

“It’s the money. It’s the millions of dollars that it’s going to cost us to water meter everybody when we don’t have a water problem,” he said.

Grant added water consumption in the Town is below the per-

mitted water allowance determined by the provincial water licence.

He said peak water consumption is during the summer months.

“We’re not exceeding our water licence.

We have in the past — that’s true. All we have to do is bring that water usage down in June, July, August and September. And

Coun. Hugh MacKinnon also supported the motion, and hoped to review the results of water meter rates in the future.

“My view is that with a pilot project, you don’t make a rash decision based on one year ... the intentions were good intentions, it was looking at the

long-term,” he said. “I think it’s wise to leave people with a choice, and to continue with the pilot project.”

The motion passed with Couns. Swift, Fletcher, MacKinnon and Barbara Price voting in favour, while Ken Grant and Tom Grant voted against. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Grieving daughter seeking help to care for mother Renée Andor Record Staff

After months of bad news, Shannon Hutchinson wants one thing — to get her mother home.

The 37-year-old is reaching out to the community, asking for in-kind donations of building materials or labour to help with repairs on her mother’s home after struggling on her own for months.

“I can’t believe — I’m like what did I do wrong to have all this happen,” said Hutchinson. “I cry, you know, it’s just hard.”

First, Hutchinson’s father, who she said was like her best friend, passed away suddenly due to respiratory failure in early October at the age of 67.

While this alone would be tough for anyone to bear, he was in the midst of renovating his and her mother’s Courtenay home, which also had a number of problems crop up since he passed away and is now unlivable.

Complicating matters is the fact that her 62-year-

Cullen visiting March 14 Federal NDP leadership candidate Nathan Cullen hosts an evening of dialogue on cross-partisan co-operation Wednesday in Courtenay.

The event will take place at the Lower Native Sons Hall on March 14 at 7:30 p.m.

This event is open to all NDP members and the public.

Cullen is the fourterm MP for SkeenaBulkley Valley, and the only B.C. candidate in the race to succeed Jack Layton as leader of the Official Opposition.

NDP MP Fin Donnelly, Fisheries and Ocean Critic, said he supports Cullen because of his strong stance on important issues.

Local supporter Kathryn Askew said she is supporting Nathan because most of all she wants to elect a dynamic and charismatic person to lead the government of her country.

Cullen says he looks forward to connecting with NDP members again before ballots are cast. Cullen believes the support of communities such as Vancouver Island North will be crucial to his success in the party’s leadership race.

— NDP

old mother is agoraphobic — afraid of open or public spaces — and her husband did everything outside the home, from getting groceries to paying the bills.

“My dad was her life,” said Hutchinson. “He was her caregiver for over 20 years.”

After her husband’s death, Hutchinson took over her father’s role as much as she could while working and raising her two teenagers.

Then her mother’s health started deteriorating. She suffered two strokes, one of which was quite serious, and was in hospital care for a few weeks.

She was released to Hutchinson’s care a few weeks ago and has been living in her rental home in Comox. Her mother has been staying in her 13-yearold son’s room while he sleeps on the couch.

Hutchinson said her mother’s uncomfortable anywhere outside her own home, including at Hutchinson’s house.

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Her mother will have major surgery due to 90 per cent blocked carotid arteries in her neck in midApril and Hutchinson has set a goal to have the home ready to live in when the surgery is complete.

Then Hutchinson plans to move in there with her two kids so she can better care for her mom.

Hutchinson has been trying to deal with the situation on her own as her boyfriend works in Fort McMurray, and her other family lives far away.

She left her job as a medical office assistant a couple of weeks ago so she’d have more time to care for her mom and fix up the home.

“I’ve taken compassionate care leave so I can try and get her house done,” said Hutchinson Her father had installed new siding and windows on the mobile home, but hadn’t finished one inside wall around a window so

that wall needs to be insulated and drywalled.

Hutchinson hired a chimney inspector, who deemed the wood stove unsafe so it needs to be removed.

Recently, she went over to check on the home and noticed moisture on the ceiling around the chimney. When she poked at it, the ceiling fell down in the surrounding area. She had contractors in to look and she said the water damage seems to be confined to a couple of areas only.

She’s applying for funding from the Home Adaptations for Independence program at BC Housing, but estimates it will be at least a month before she even finds out if she qualifies.

Because she wants to get her mother home as soon as her surgery’s complete, Hutchinson is asking the community for help.

Anyone with extra building materials or who can volunteer time to help with the work can call Shannon Hutchinson at 250-7922878. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

New Residential Construction Guide Benefits Homeowners and Builders Homeowners have a new tool at their fingertipss to help them better understand how warranty providers evaluate claims for possible design, labour or material defects in new homes.

The Residential Construction Performance Guide is the newest online resource available on the provincial Homeowner Protection Office website at www.hpo.bc.ca. It explains how homes covered by home warranty insurance should perform.

Every new home built for sale by a licensed residential builder in B.C. is protected by mandatory third-party home warranty insurance.

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This simple, practical guide is easy to use. It outlines more than 200 possible defects that are searchable online. This includes the most common defect claims that might be submitted under a home warranty insurance policy – from windows that malfunction, to driveway or interior concrete floors that have cracked, to siding that has buckled.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, March 9, 2012

Military busy with exercise

FARMERS DISCUSS MARKETING As part of the BC Association of Famers’ Markets conference held at the Westerly Hotel in Courtenay, Chris Hergesheimer, farmers’ market research and development consultant, discussed the business of farmers’ markets during one of the many group sessions throughout the weekend.

Soldiers from 41 Canadian Brigade Group (CBG) will conduct amphibious warfare training at Air Force Beach, Goose Spit (HMCS Quadra) and the waters between from March 9 to 11.

Residents in these areas can expect to see soldiers wearing green camouflage uniforms and carrying weapons as they operate from boats and patrol in coastal areas throughout the weekend. They will use blank ammunition that produces gunfire-like noise and pyrotechnics that create coloured smoke.

On Sunday morning, people in the vicinity of Air Force Beach can expect to hear considerable noise from simulated gunfire.

No live ammunition will be used during this training.

Blank ammunition and pyrotechnics can be dangerous if mishandled. Although the area will be swept at the conclusion of the exercise, residents who find anything resembling military ammunition or ordnance are asked to call the 19 Wing Operations Centre at 1-866-488-0889.

Safety for the public and military personnel is paramount to any military exercise and all activities will be carried out within approved Canadian Forces training safety regulations.

19 Wing and 41 CBG thank residents for their understanding and continued cooperation as soldiers conduct this important exercise.

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Comox Valley Airport honoured for its brand The Comox Valley Airport has been named one of the world’s most effective rebrands in the eighth annual Rebrand 100 Global awards.

This award is the highest recognition for excellence in brand repositioning, and is the first and most-respected global program of its kind.

Each year, an international and multidisciplinary mix of industry experts convenes to jury this annual competition.

They consider “before” and “after” representations of brand transformations with written summaries and supporting elements that showcase integration of social media and mobile engagement.

The Comox Valley Airport’s corporate rebrand was launched in July 2011 and embodies its worldclass service and local charm, bringing to life the unique stories of travellers to the area. The brand, which has received merit level recognition as one

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“More than 60 participants were consulted as part of YQQ’s brand development process through indepth interviews, focus groups and facilitated sessions,” explained Christianne Wile, manager of marketing and public communications.

“We know there is a lot of pride and ownership felt for YQQ among the community and we felt it was important to reflect the key attributes that distinguish and link our airport to the Comox Valley.”

Wile says YQQ has successfully incorporated its brand into all aspects of its operations from its strategic marketing campaign, signage, staff and volunteer uniforms, to the overall look and feel of the terminal building and the corporate materials used to conduct its business.

— Comox Valley Airport

SEED SAVERS SHOP The Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers presented their annual Seedy Saturday event at the Filberg Centre. The 13th annual seed and swap show featured seeds sales, garden tools and displays.

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Baby stroller pusher arrested on cocaine charge Comox Valley RCMP recently responded to the following incidents: Feb. 28 RCMP arrested a man suspected of selling drugs on Willemar Avenue in Courtenay.

The man was using a stroller to transport not only drugs, but a young child. Drugs believed to be heroin, were individually packaged. A 33-yearold from Courtenay has been charged with possession of scheduled substance for the purpose of trafficking and breach of probation.

He has since pleaded guilty and received a nine-month sentence.

RCMP responded to a man’s call at the 600 block of Menzies Avenue in Courtenay after he reported he had been assaulted by his girlfriend. The investigation revealed that an assault had taken place and the woman was removed.

Feb. 29 Comox Valley RCMP were kept busy with a multitude of motor vehicle collisions.

The majority seem to have been caused by the road conditions.

Wet roads, followed by plummeting temperatures, resulted in many roads becoming extremely icy. Drivers are reminded to slow down and adjust their driving for road and weather conditions.

Police received a report of a theft of a yellow-coloured generator from a residence at the 4200 block of Buddington Road in Courtenay. The generator was in a hard black case and was stored inside a storage tent on the property.

A woman who lives at the 1000 block of Back Road in Courtenay called police to report that someone had stolen her camera which had been left on her car in her carport.

RCMP received a report of a theft of a ferret. Thieves entered a residence at the 2200 block of Cousins Avenue in Courtenay.

They then removed the pet from its cage and departed through a

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Police attended an accident on Highway 19 south of Hart Creek in Union Bay. They note it appears that a man drove his vehicle off the roadway while possibly having a seizure. No other vehicles were involved, however, other drivers offered assistance. The man was airlifted to hospital and is in stable condition.

A portion of the highway had to be closed briefly to allow the air ambulance to land. The RCMP wish to thank the public for their patience.

A man reported his wallet stolen at the 3800 block of Ross Avenue in Royston.

The unknown culprit entered an unlocked car and took the wallet and its contents.

Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of a barricaded male at the 1700 block of Fitzgerald Avenue in Courtenay. The man had recently been released from jail and was on probation. The man was repeatedly making serious threats towards a family member. The Emergency Response Team and a trained negotiator assisted the general duty members reach a successful outcome after several hours. The man was arrested and held for a court appearance the following day on charges of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and breach of probation.

A resident living at the 300 block of Panorama Crescent reported a break and enter, as someone had removed one of the screens from a window, but did not gain entry.

Police received a report by a witness of an assault at a residence at the 600 block of 23rd Street in Courtenay. Through investi-

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Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a traffic hazard at Piercy Road and the Inland Island Highway. Police found a vehicle stuck in the ditch was being pulled out by another. The investigation revealed the driver of the vehicle in the ditch was found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol.

The man was given a 24-hour suspension along with a motor vehicle act ticket. He also had his vehicle towed and impounded for 24 hours as per provincial legislation.

March 1 A two-vehicle collision was reported to RCMP. The crash occurred at the inter-

section of Cliffe Avenue and 26th Street in Courtenay. The investigation is continuing.

Police are investigating a report of a pedestrian almost being run down in a crosswalk at the intersection of Cumberland Road and Fitzgerald Avenue in Courtenay. The suspect vehicle, a black Ford Explorer, left the scene and did not stop.

RCMP received a report of a theft of a vehicle from the St. Joseph’s Hospital parking lot at 2137 Comox Avenue in Comox. The owner reported going into work a nightshift at the hospital, and upon return, her blue Suzuki Swift was gone.

An ambulance crew called police to report a collision between a car and a cyclist. The investigation revealed the cyclist was travelling on the wrong side of the road, wearing dark clothing at night and had no light on the bike. The vehicle was exiting a parking lot to enter the roadway.

The cyclist was taken to hospital as precaution.

The loss prevention officer at Superstore located at 757 Ryan Road in Courtenay called police as they had apprehended a shoplifter. The store issued a one-year ban on a young woman from entering the store.

Comox Valley RCMP received a call of a possible impaired driver going up Ryan Road towards Lerwick Road in Courtenay. The driver was weaving from lane to lane in a dangerous manner.

The vehicle was later located and stopped

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woman was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital for treatment.

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The Board of Variance is a statutory committee that has the authority to grant minor variances in situations where compliance with the Zoning Bylaw respecting the siting, dimension or size of a building or structure would cause a person undue hardship. There are three positions for a three year term. The Board would meet on an as-needed basis. You would be required to hear appeals to vary specific provisions of the Village Zoning and Subdivision Bylaws.

Please write to us and explain why you think you should be on the Board of Variance. For more information on the Board of Variance please look for the “BOV Paper” on our website at www.cumberlandbc.net or contact the BOV Secretary, Joanne Rees. We look forward to hearing from YOU! For more information please contact: Joanne Rees, Secretary to the Board of Variance 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue, PO Box 340 Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Telephone: 250-336-2291 • Fax: 250-336-2321 Email: jrees@cumberlandbc.net

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COMOX ROTARY MEMBER Suzanne Cowan examines an Indian child.

Rotarians go to great lengths Tim Cowan Special to the Record

My wife and I had the privilege of travelling to and participating in a polio NID (National Immunization Day) in Sonepat, India on Feb. 19 and 20.

Five hundred Rotarians made up the teams from Canada, Britain, Ireland, Hong Kong, and the United States.

During this trip we met polio victims first hand, saw some of the incredible work that surgeons do to ameliorate the devastation that is polio and were able to administer vaccine to the children in the sector of the city we were assigned to.

A typical NID for a Rotary volunteer looks like this.

Day One is the culmination of a widespread awareness campaign that urges parents to bring their children to an NID clinic which has been set up.

Across India there are an estimated 170 million children under five years of age who are eligible.

These clinics are typically at community centres, medical clinics, and areas where people congregate such as bus and train stations. The next day is known as a mop-up campaign where volunteers go door to door in the neighbourhoods to find any children that were missed on Day One. On either day once the child has had their two drops of vaccine their left pinky finger is coloured purple with an indelible ink so that it is apparent they have been vaccinated.

India used to be the epicentre of polio.

In 1985, there were an estimated 150,000 cases in India and as recently as 2009 there were 741, more than any other country.

But its last case was in January 2011 — a remarkable achievement. On Feb. 27 the World Health Organization officially removed India from the list of polio ridden

countries of the world.

That will leave three endemic countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria where the virus has never been under control. All saw an increase in cases last year.

The success in India has been achieved through a partnership between the Indian government, with sup-

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Tim and Suzanne Cowan are members of the Rotary Club of Comox. They recently returned from helping to vaccinate people in India against polio.

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Local environmental planner and community educator Nancy Hofer will present on some of the aspects of the recently established Comox Valley group of the world wide Transition Town movement. The regular CVEC meeting will follow.

An antidote to “doom and gloom,” the Transition Town movement believes that by joining together as a community, we can start now building ways to be resilient to change, all while having fun along the way.

We all know that changes are coming: the end of cheap oil, global financial instability, and environmental changes are everywhere.

Transition Town aims to tap into the col-

lective genius and local capacity of the Comox Valley — and learn from others transitioning around the world — to face communitywide challenges collectively.

Monthly meetings are open to all. There will also be representatives from the steering committee at this presentation to answer questions. More information is available at www.transitiontowncv. org.

CVEC meets about seven times a year, meetings are open to the public, and often include a short presentation of some local issue.

There are about 1,400 members in the local group.

The CVEC will meet at the CVRD boardroom March 14 at 7 p.m. at 550B Comox Rd. in Courtenay.

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We’re sharing our culture one immigrant at a time A Canadian culture class for new and permanent immigrants was launched last Monday night at the Adult Learning Centre.

This joint project with the Immigrant Welcome Centre, opened its series of classes with speaker Len Landry, constituency representative for Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan.

Landry spoke about the structure of the federal and provincial systems of government and our relation to the British monarchy.

The series of discussion classes explores Canadian life and what it means to be Canadian.

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Spinning for youth This Saturday, Comox Recreation is putting on its first ever Spin-A-Thon.

This 24-hour event will fundraise for the Canadian Tire Jump Start program. Jump Start is a program that gives young people who normally couldn’t afford to get involved in sports, the financial support they need.

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at the Adult Learning Centre, 1507A McPhee Ave. in Courtenay. The phone number is 250338-9906.

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Tsolum needs you Baby salmon are emerging from the gravels where they were spawned last fall.

Pink salmon are the first to emerge followed soon after by chum salmon. By April we are seeing coho fry and trout parr that have been living in the river for over a year and are now ready to head out to sea. This miracle of nature can be observed by coming out and volunteering to count outmigrating fish.

This is a hands-on experience and can be done by anyone who is tall enough to wade in the creek or river. Waders are supplied if you do not have your own but the smallest size is size seven.

Several local stewardship groups count out-migrating salmonids. Most use a counting fence such as Morrison Creek (contact the volunteer co-ordinator at Project Watershed at 250703-2871) and Millard/ Piercy Creek (contact Steve Williams at 250338-3879).

Both of these groups will restart soon as well.

The Tsolum River uses what is known as a rotary screw trap. This is a floating device that is anchored in the river and is driven by the current. As fish swim by, they are caught up

by the turning mechanism and delivered very gently into a trap at the back.

It is this trap that requires emptying each day with all the fish trapped identified as to species, recorded in the official book and then set free again to make their way to sea. Teams of two are assigned to one day each week from this Sunday until Friday June 8.

Full training and equipment is supplied and if you cannot make it every week we have back up people who can cover for you. Make it a family outing once a week.

Usually taking less than half an hour the river is breathtakingly beautiful and you get to float in the current while you do very important work. You learn how to identify the different salmon and trout and you get to see many of the other creatures we share this incredible river with; bullhead, lamprey, stickleback, giant water beetles, American bullfrogs and many pink, chum and coho salmon and cutthroat and rainbow trout.

You will learn much about what these species contribute to the health and diversity of this badly beaten up river.

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Tsolum but, from 1999 to 2009, with the help of many people, industries and all governments we have seen vast improvements with significant ecosystem improvement.

The numbers of fish we catch and record provides enough information to know what our egg to fry survival is in the river, which allows us to know if restoration work is improving fish numbers.

For more information, e-mail Jack at t s o l u m r i v e r @ s h a w. ca or phone 250-8974670.

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Puntledge walk will unveil nature drive along Lake Trail Road until reaching a stop sign (look for the Fish and Game sign across the road) then turn left onto a logging road. Continue along the logging road to the dam. Parking is limited at the road side east of the dam but there is additional space on the other side of the dam.

Wear good footwear and appropriate clothing. Water and a snack are also recommended.

This is the first of four public nature walks offered by Comox Valley Nature this spring. Other public walks include Cumberland Marsh on April 8, Puntledge/Ruth Masters Park on May 12 and Seal Bay Park on May 26.

For more information on nature walks and to learn more about Comox Valley Nature, go to www.comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca.

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He will speak about the gene revolution, which started 20 years ago.

The new crops developed had to be sprayed by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;in-house brand of herbicide,â&#x20AC;? which promised a great deal to farmers. Dr. Vrain will talk about the impact which that technology has had on our ecosphere and our health. He will suggest, though, some positive actions for empowerment.

After working as a soil biologist with agriculture Canada for 15 years, he learned molecular biology and finished as a genetic engineer.

He was the head of a large research department for the next 15 years. During that time he advocated for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;biotech dreamâ&#x20AC;? of engineering tissues and plants.

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Comox Valley Nature (Comox Valley Naturalists Society) is kicking off their spring lineup of nature outings with a guided walk along the Puntledge River this Saturday.

The public is invited to attend this walk, which will be on the east side of the river starting from the dam just below Comox Lake. The walk, which will take two hours or more, will pass through second-growth forest with an interesting mixture of coniferous and deciduous trees as well as a variety of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.

Along the way, there are good views of the river and some mergansers were spotted.

The pathway is flat and well-maintained with no elevation gain.

Those planning to attend should meet on Harmston Avenue in Courtenay, opposite the Old Church Theatre, at 9 a.m. for carpooling or at Comox Lake dam at 9:30 a.m.

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You can join the Comox Valley Bellyfit Live Team for the second Bellyfit LIVE Community Celebration of 2012.

These celebrations are a way to reach out to the community in a meaningful, healthy, positive and fun way and help raise awareness and funds for local charities and non-profit groups around the Comox Valley.

This Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can help to raise the roof on the Native Sons Hall, while raising awareness and funds for You Are Not Alone (YANA), a nonprofit society providing financial assistance to families in the Comox Valley whose children must be moved from the Valley for medical care.

No previous Bellyfit or dance experience is required. Girls eight and older are encouraged to join in. Wear clothes you can move and sweat in, clean runners and bring your water bottle and yoga mat if you have one.

Admission is by cash donation for YANA. No pre-registration is necessary, just come to the Native Sons Hall.

For more information, call Leanne Zdebiak-Eni at 250703.2673, or e-mail leanne@islandpilates. ca.

— Comox Valley Bellyfit

Would you like to share cooking, make new friends, save money and learn new recipes?

A community kitchen is a group of like-minded people who do just that, getting together to cook healthy and economical meals to bring home.

LUSH Valley is hosting a free introductory community kitchen meeting this Saturday at 1 p.m. Ideas for various participant-driven

kitchen groups including those focusing on certain type of diets such as gluten-free, vegetarian and cooking for diabetes will be presented.

Refreshments will be served.

The meeting will be held at LUSH Valley at 1126 Piercy Ave. in Courtenay. FMI: phone 250-331-0152 or visit www.lushvalley.org.

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THE LORNE HOTEL in Comox was destroyed by fire a year ago.

Museum wants Lorne memories The Comox Archives and Museum has been presenting information about the Lorne Hotel, its history and the people that shaped the character over the years.

The loss of the Lorne Hotel to fire last year has been a significant and traumatic loss for the community.

The museum has acquired a collection of photos from over the years and have them on display. The museum is still hoping to produce a memory book with content from your memories of the Lorne.

A few people have come in and told us some stories and we

need some more. Come and tell your story in person or send it to us in an e-mail at comoxmuseum@shaw.ca.

This Saturday, the Comox Museum is holding its annual general meeting in the Comox Valley Lion’s Club lower floor at 1729 Comox Ave. at 1 p.m., followed at 2 by

a talk by Rick James, the author of the Ghost Ships of Royston and West Coast Wrecks this will prove to be an exciting presentation with slides.

The event is open to the public, admission by donation.

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There will, of course, be the usual wide range of items for which the Kiwanis will be happy to receive your generous donations.

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Successful aerial predator real master of disguise One of the most successful predators in North America is aptly nicknamed Tigers of the Skies.

Powerful, fearless, and resourceful, great horned owls are also one of the longest-lived owls in North America, having been known to survive for 28 years.

Closely resembling their feline counterparts, great horned owls are stealthlike hunters with acute hearing and relentless in their pursuit of prey.

They are exceptional predators and have been known to tackle bobcats and other larger mammals when defending their territory. Large bulky-looking birds, these owls are masters of disguise with plumage that is coloured to fit in with their habitat providing them with the perfect camouflage.

Standing between 46 to 63 centimetres in height they have a huge wingspan of 101 to 145 centimetres, the females being the larger of the two, they weigh between one and 2.5.

Great horned owls do not have actual horns but ear tufts that resemble horns; these tufts are used to change the overall outline of a roosting bird allowing it to look like part of the tree, they can also be raised or lowered to show alarm.

Bright yellow eyes peer out of wide heads and their eyes are surrounded by tawny coloured facial discs feathers, they also have a prominent white bib which can be seen to vibrate when they need to cool themselves down.

Feathers vary in colour from dark brown to tawny, to light grey or sandy depending on

ing to entice the owl to fly it was obvious this was not going to happen and it was secured in another box.

MARS was contacted to offer advice, and travel arrangements were made to fly the owl down to Campbell River and then to our centre. On arrival the owl was very stressed and emaciated and needed rehydration protocol before he could be introduced to whole food.

The owl did not appear to have any outward signs of trauma but was treated for parasites or a cause not visibly seen. It is very important to follow basic steps if you find wildlife.

Any raptor that is not aggressive and will not fly, where safe, should be put in a securely covered box

GREAT HORNED OWLS don’t actually have horns. They’re known as Tigers of the Skies.

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They live in a variety of habitats from, coniferous, boreal and riparian forests, but are also at home in deserts, tundra and even urban areas.

Healthy populations of great horned owls can be attributed to the wide variety of food they prey upon which include medium-sized mammals, particularly rabbits, smaller raptors and owls, small birds, amphibians, reptiles and even fish.

Great horned owls are nocturnal hunters although they will also hunt either side of dusk and dawn; they

are high-performance, energy-burning hunting machines that constantly need to top up their fuel supplies and can consume up to 48 per cent of their body weight in food per day.

I was lucky enough to have a pair of great horneds in my area last fall attracted I am sure by the abundant supply of displaced rabbits due to a new commercial development! It is not often that MARS cares for these owls especially the adults; like many of our recent cases the great horned owl we received last week had quite a story of his own to tell.

A skinny, bedraggled great horned owl was flown from Klemtu after an adventure in the ocean. The owl was pulled out of the water by the occupants of a float house and left to

dry out on the dock.

However it was relentlessly “mobbed” by the local crow and raven population and was taken indoors and put in a box with food and water to try and calm it down.

The next day it appeared to look better and it was decided to release the owl rather than stress it further and there had been another owl in the area. However once again the owl landed in the water a few meters from the floating dock and this time it manage to swim itself to the rocks where the reception party of crows were waiting.

Rescued again, it was put back in a box which it promptly escaped from and decide to spend the day perched on the dining room table. After try-

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Northgate church introduced affordable housing our service levels with that budget — it’s a serious problem,” school district secretary-treasurer Bill Burns said.

The district operating budget was due to hit $47.2 million, up 4.1 per cent, but Burns said most of the $1.87million increase was already spoken for.

Twenty-five years ago this week in

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Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues.

Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: The Northgate Foursquare Church opened its doors to an affordable housing project at their Cumberland and Burgess Road property, hoping others would follow suit.

“We want to have a neighbourhood feel — a community,” pastor Scott Gaglardi said.

The 16-unit development was still being planned. The church hoped to rent units to low-income families for $650 a month.

Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: In a real-life Rocky story of an unheralded challenger coming out of nowhere to knock off a champ, the first-year Brian McLean Mid-Island Blazers qualified for the Coy Cup final by upsetting defending champs the New West Beavers two games to one in Pitt Meadows.

The Mid-Island men then set their sights on the provincial senior AA hockey championship at 100 Mile House.

Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: About 20 community workers staged a lunch-hour protest at the constituency office of NDP MLA Evelyn Gillespie. They said children were at risk because social workers faced crushing workloads, staff shortages and a government that seemed to care more about paperwork than people.

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Community Thinking about buying a fake driver’s licence? CALENDAR

LOVE OF ANIMALS Maria Rumney, 7, did something a little different for her birthday party to show her love for animals. Instead of receiving presents from her guests she requested a donation to the Comox Valley SPCA. Maria received a little over $100 from family and friends. She delivered the money to the SPCA last week.

Mackie speaks about logging Popular author He will also show and historian Rich- how the old “homeard Mackie will pres- guard” logging famient Beyond Steam and lies of Comox Logging Skidders: Comox Log- were dispersed around ging in the Postwar coastal British ColumYears, 1945-1960 at the bia with the gradual Courtenay and District disappearance of availMuseum on March 13. able timber in the In this illustrated Comox Valley. lecture, Following Mackie the 7 p.m. lecMUSEUM will discuss ture, Mackie Comox Logging’s post- will be on hand to sign war logging shows at copies of his books. This Comox Lake, Tsolum, award-winning author Headquarters, Ladys- has composed a nummith, Nanaimo Lakes ber of Comox Valley and elsewhere on the history books including coast.

The Wilderness ProMajor changes of found, Island Timber the 1940s and 1950s and Mountain Timber. included the replaceTickets are $6 for ment of crosscut saws non-members; $5 for by power saws, rail- museum members (plus ways by logging trucks, HST). Advance tickets steam skidders and are recommended. wooden spar trees by The Courtenay and steel spars, and boom District Museum is crews by boom boats. located at 207 Fourth Mackie will also St. in downtown Courdiscuss the 1953 tran- tenay. It’s open Tuessition in ownership day to Saturday from from Comox Logging 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For to U.S.-based Crown details, phone 250-334Zellerbach, predecessor 0686. of Fletcher Challenge — Courtenay and and TimberWest.

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For less than the price of a traffic ticket, you can find businesses on line that will sell you a “novelty” B.C. driver’s licence that looks a lot like the real thing.

Would it make a perfect gift for your favourite prohibited driver or perhaps avoid becoming prohibited if you have too many penalty points right now? Perhaps, but my bet is that you are just asking for more trouble if you try.

It is an offence to simply possess a phony driver’s licence, much less attempt to use it.

You are in just as much trouble if you possess a real driver’s licence that belongs to another person.

You don’t even have to be in a vehicle for this law to apply!

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Just ask Mark Mahovlich, who applied for BCID using his brother’s information. His penalty on conviction for this was a $1,750 fine.

Maybe it’s not so bad to just do a bit of surgery and modify the driver’s licence that you already have.

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that to get into the bars when they weren’t old enough forever, right?

Well, drive a vehicle and you are guilty of two offences, altering the licence and possessing an altered licence.

For more information on this topic, visit www. drivesmartbc.ca. Questions or comments are welcome by e-mail to comments@drivesmartbc.ca. Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. His column appears Friday.

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Editor’s note: This calendar is for special events put on by non-profit groups. We run as many as space permits, but only guarantee a calendar item appears once.

Calendar items can be e-mailed to copy@comoxvalleyrecord. com, faxed to 250-338-5568 or delivered to 765 McPhee Ave. Deadlines: Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper and Tuesday at noon for Friday’s paper.

Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published.

Friday, March 9 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Aspen/ Idiens Greenway & Lerwick Forest walk; meet at Bosley’s parking lot near Quality Foods Comox, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Val 250-871-4665, Louise 250-8711443, Sheila 250-334-4161, www.Cvnewcomers.net.

ST. JOSEPH’S Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop March Clearance Sale, all clothing $1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

EVERGREEN Seniors Club in co-operation with Courtenay Recreation hosts Get to Know Us open house for those 55+ or almost 55, Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org.

EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Double Play, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30–10:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www. evergreenseniors.org.

Saturday, March 10 EVERGREEN Seniors Club Pancake Breakfast, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30–11 a.m. $5/person. All welcome. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniorsclub. org.

C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Luke Guthrie, Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Vickey 250-218-321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.

ST. JOSEPH’S Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop March Clearance Sale, all clothing $1, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com.

Sunday, March 11 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

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Cha-cha routine review for Brain Booster Birthday Bash: 1:20 to 1:50 p.m. $2 for members, $3 for Guests.

COMOX Seniors Association presents Argentine Tango workshop with Eric Lam, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave.: basic steps 2–2:30 p.m., intricate steps 2:30–3, general dancing till 5. $10/members, $12/guests.

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Monday, March 12 COMOX Seniors Association presents Beginner Cha-cha with Eric Lam at 3 p.m., Argentine Tango at 4 p.m., d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave. Per hour: $10/ members, $12/guests. Private coaching 5:05–6:05 p.m.

FMI/reservations: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com.

C.V. NEWCOMERS general meeting (for women living in Comox Valley less than 2 years), Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay, doors 6:30 p.m. Harold Macy presents The Living Forest and its Products. New members welcome. Membership $20 thru May. FMI: 250898-0277, cvnewcomers.bc@ gmail.com, www.cvnewcomers.net.

EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Double Play, Rotary Hall, Flor-

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Tuesday, March 13 C.V. WOOD Carvers meet every Tuesday for a day of carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156, Jim 250339-5350.

NORTH Island MPRA meeting, Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker on Evergreen Club programming.

New members welcome. FMI: Graeme 250-339-7604, Shirley 250-338-0560.

CUMBERLAND Chamber of Commerce CIA planning meeting, Carmie’s Cafe, 2699 Dunsmuir Ave., 5:30 p.m.

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C.V. FAMILY History Research Group presents Malcolm Holt on Recording the Highlights of Your Life on Videotape, Mormon Church, 1901-20th St., Courtenay, 7 p.m. FMI: Bev 250-334-3896.

COURTENAY & District Museum presents illustrated lecture Beyond Steam and Skidders: Comox Logging in the Postwar Years, 1945-1960, by historian Richard Mackie, 7 p.m. Tickets $6 (+HST), advance recommended. FMI: 250-334-0686.

C.V. UKRAINIAN Cultural Society meeting, Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. All welcome. FMI/sale of Ukrainian food: Nellie 250-2242653.

NORTH Island Rhododendron Society meeting, Comox United Church, doors 7 p.m., meeting 7:30. Presentation on gardens & historic treasures of China by Nanaimo NIRS members Susan & Art Lightburn. Guests welcome.

Wed., March 14 FSNA (National Association of Federal Retirees Vancouver Island North Branch) general meeting, Best Western Westerly Hotel, Courtenay, registration/get-together 11 a.m., buffet luncheon noon, meeting 1 p.m. (lunch reservations required). Speaker: Tom MacLean of Collette Travel.

FMI: 250-703-2504.

C.V. BETTER Breathers meet, Comox Valley Nursing Centre, 615 - 10th St., Courtenay, 1–3:30 p.m. Guest speaker Patricia Foster on Advanced Health Planning for those with COPD. FMI: Michele Caley 250331-8504 ext. 38125.

COUNCIL of Canadians meet, Seniors Lounge, Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. Speaker Dr. Thierry Vrain on GE-food harm to humans. FMI: 250339-6012, 250-338-6265.

Thursday, March 15 C.V. WRITERS’ Society meets, Valley View Elementary School, 7 p.m. Final plans for Selfpublishing Workshop with Friesens Printing & guest speaker Anneli Purchase, author of The Wind Weeps. All welcome. FMI: 250-338-0965.

Friday, March 16 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Historic Cumberland walk; meet at Staples lot recycling area, 8:50 a.m.

Carpool $2/passenger. FMI: Sheila 250-334-4161, Doris 250-871-3407, Gina 250-8909336, www.Cvnewcomers.net.

EVERGREEN Seniors Club At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1 p.m.

FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org.

KIWANIS Club of Courtenay St. Patrick’s Day Junktique sale, St. George’s Church Hall, 6–8 p.m. Some collectibles, some new & lots of usual items.

COURTENAY Library Friday Night at the Movies free screening of A Shine of Rainbows, drop-in 6:15 p.m.

Embrace your Irish side with this heartwarming movie.

Bring a snack. FMI: 250-3343369, www.virl.bc.ca.

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How to grow peas for fragrance and food Every year there are a few readers who ask me when is a good time to start sweet peas.

Always a good question, especially since I cannot remember the last time I even wrote about peas in my column. That date is buried somewhere in my records of all the columns I have written since March 17, 2004.

As for sweet peas...I have a friend who sows her seeds indoors on Valentine’s Day, an apt reminder when one thinks ahead to the wonderful fragrance of freshly picked blossoms.

However, peas... whether they are the ornamental or edible variety... if started too early can be a nightmare to transplant with their vine-like growth and twining habit. Pinching each seedling back to just above its second set of leaves can help somewhat but only if the garden is ready to plant soon afterwards.

Direct seeding your peas out in the garden can be a disaster too. I notice West Coast Seeds recommends doing this with the edible peas as early as the middle of February, according to the planting guide in their 2012 seed catalogue.

The main problem with direct seeding all varieties of peas outdoors in February anywhere outside of a Zone 9 (possibly Zone 8) garden is the elevated risk of the seeds rotting from excessive moisture. Especially if your soil is high in clay as ours is in Black Creek.

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The key is welldrained soil. This is paramount in order to sow pea seeds, as well as many other plant varieties that can be started early.

Good drainage eliminates the chances of seeds rotting before germination. It also helps to prevent the seedlings from succumbing to damping off...a usually deadly condition caused by a variety of fungi that thrive in overly moist soils.

As an aside, many authorities advise pre-soaking pea seeds before planting to ensure “strong germination,” as one expert states. Soaking time span varies but usually for 12 hours or overnight.

To my way of thinking, there is enough rainfall in early spring to keep the soil moist enough to soften the seed coat enough to allow for the emergence of the stem. Perhaps the instructions are for gardeners who live in drier climates.

But I also question the need to pre-soak pea seeds being started indoors. Especially

since following the prescribed steps for indoor seed sowing involves pre-moistening the soil in your pots before sowing your seeds.

I have never presoaked my pea seeds.

Call it lazy or call it a crazy, busy schedule but the lack of pre-soaking my seeds...not even a five minute soak...has never impacted on my consistently good germination results.

Back to the calendar date of when to sow pea seeds...a good rule of thumb is from four to six weeks before the last frost date for indoor sowing...four weeks for direct seeding outdoors.

The last frost date in our garden in 2011 was May 1. And I highlighted May 17 in my weather records for its record low of only 1.5 degrees Celsius. In 2010, my records show we had frost on May 4 with a -0.8 degree reading. Ouch.

I was thinking of starting some of my pea seeds indoors the first week of March.

Just to get a jump on the season.

Well maybe I can hang on until the second week of March... and cross my fingers we do not have a super wet April or any frost in May this year. Always a roll of the dice when it comes to the weather.

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Videos ‘n More in Comox is known for its selection of movies and variety of genres. Customers are finding the store under construction at present. There has been much hammering, painting and re-arranging of the premises. The question is ‘Why?’ The video store is introducing a high end consignment clothing boutique to their ‘n More genre. Owner Jean Gibson, manager Shannon Colthorpe and the staff have been completing changes to the business in time for a grand opening slated for April 3. They are planning and organizing shelving and floor layouts, choosing fixtures and colours, painting and hammering nails. It has all become part of their job descriptions.

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Handling adversity positively We react to distressing developments according to our natures.

Some remain in denial, unable to accept a terrible thing or move on from it. Others use bad news as an excuse to stop trying to deal with life’s challenges.

Still others need to make sense of tragedy and find any good they can to help them deal with it by making the world a better place.

Almost 200 students from the Comox Valley’s three secondary schools are in the latter category.

With the invaluable aid of spoken word performer Shane Koyczan, students created two positive video projects illustrating how to deal with negative feelings.

The videos convey the message that no matter how lonely or depressed you might feel, someone will always be there to lean on if you reach out to those around you. That’s the word from Vanier vice-principal Murray McRae, who spearheaded the project, which he said just kept growing as more students came on board.

Koyczan, who performed in the opening ceremony at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, shuffled his busy schedule to come to the Comox Valley and work with the students in December.

Seeing how such a project can help to heal a community that has suffered a devastating loss was inspiring, said the big-hearted poet.

Koyczan, who was bullied as a child, encourages viewers of the video to persevere even when they feel like quitting.

The video’s inspiring creation was sparked by several teen suicides in the Comox Valley.

Like Koyczan, video protagonist Jay Luty could identify with the project’s goal.

The Vanier Grade 12 student struggled with depression a couple of years ago and he was friends with one of the local teenagers who took their own lives last year.

Congratulations to him and everyone else who wanted to do something positive for the community.

The video is posted at www.gpvanier.ca, www. sd71.bc.ca and www.shanekoyczan.com. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Record Question of the Week This week: Twenty-two per cent of respondents said they were inconvenienced when teachers escalated their strike. Next week: Is the B.C. government justified in ordering striking teachers back to work? Visit www. comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll.

Com Rotarians Tim and Comox Suzanne Cowan took their club’s polio-eradication campaign seriously by going to India to help vaccinate people there.

As reports spring up of dirty tricks during the past election campaign, Canadians have more reason than ever to distrust those in our political system.

Liberals threaten rule of law Dear editor, It seems that wherever we look we see “BCTF negotiating broken” as the pervasive media narrative being repeated relentlessly.

Putting my personal biases aside, I would point out the absence of context in your framing of this issue. Whatever your view of the teachers’ bargaining position, only the teachers have agreed to a binding independent mediation and arbitration of their contract.

The government has resolutely rejected this path toward a negotiated settlement and compromise.

But perhaps the most impor-

tant context missing in your reportage, is the fact that both the B.C. Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Canada have ruled the B.C. Liberal government’s previously imposed legislated settlements of public sector contracts to be unconstitutional and therefore illegal.

This speaks to the very rights of citizens to organize a union for the purposes of collective bargaining. Surely the one thing we might agree on is the rule of law.

And in the context of how governments and many news organizations characterize unions, their membership, and individuals who advocate for them, we only have to look to the column

you printed by Tom Fletcher to understand what is broken in the debate on these issues, as he characterizes B.C. teachers as “indoctrinating” our children “North Korea style.”

He further characterizes students who showed solidarity with their teachers as “budding campus radicals.”

Mr. Fletcher is suggesting that people who support teachers and unions are radicals in our liberal democracy under the rule of law, when a person is supporting the BCTF’s constitutionally protected rights. Teachers should use these sorts of comments in their lessons on the meaning of irony.

Keith Porteous, Denman Island

BCTF strike being misrepresented Dear editor, Re: Tom Fletcher’s column (Record, March 7).

I find your article on the teachers’ strike misrepresents the facts of the ongoing negotiation.

1) I will agree with you the letters from the first graders lack forethought.

2) Students held a protest on their own. It was not organized by teachers. You may want to stop and ask them if they like being educated in overcrowded classrooms.

3) And, yes, underfunding is a major issue.

4) Yes, standardized testing can hurt self-esteem.

5) Yes, class size is a big issue in quality education. I Googled “Does class size matter?” and found thousands of articles that say both yes and no.

Do this for me, Tom. Visit my shop class some day, first come to the class with 20 kids and power tools, and then come into that same class with 31 kids. After spending a couple hours in these situations if you still want to say class size doesn’t matter, I won’t

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As a reporter it may be good to visit a few classrooms in session before writing another article.

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argue with you.

6) It was a 15-per-cent raise, not 16 per cent, and, yes. we didn’t really expect it but how about just staying up with inflation so I can pay my seven per cent higher power bill.

7) Sparsely attended rally?

You were kidding, right?

8) And by the way, it is about classroom conditions. We had reasonable conditions in the ‘90s. We negotiated those limits. Remember the Supreme Court ruled that these conditions were illegally stripped from our contact.

9) If you would like to sit in one of my consultations (Bill 33) sometime, it will go like this: Jamie, your class is oversized and has too many IEPs, do you agree that this is conducive to good education? Jamie replies,

“No, I do not.” Sorry Jamie, there is really nothing we can do.

Thanks for coming in.

10) In my many Bill 33 meetings only once did they remove a couple of kids. You will find that 75 per cent of my classes are oversized or over special needs. And this does not take into account that shop class used to have a maximum of 24 and now....

11) As a parent do you want your child in a math class with 33 other kids and six or seven IEPs or would you prefer 25 or so kids all about at the same level as your child?

12) You seem to be for private schools. What is their biggest draw?

Smaller classes, similar types of students in that class? We all want that but it costs money, more than the government is willing to spend. I could go on but I am not sure you and I would agree on much. As a reporter it may be good to visit a few classrooms in session before writing another article.

Jamie Leslie, Comox Valley

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track?” with check-box choices: Greens, Conservatives, NDP or Liberals.

Anyone who checks a box and fills in name and address as requested, and mails it postage-free to the Government Caucus Services has disclosed his or her political preference to the Conservative Party machine.

Where does this information go? Into a Conservative Party voter database perhaps?

Identifying supporters in order to get out the vote is a natural priority for all par-

ties. The Conservatives have found a way to do this at taxpayer expense.

In closely fought constituencies, a few dozen or few hundred votes may separate the top candidates. One has only to misdirect that many voters to non-existent polling stations in order to win the election.

I wonder how many of those 31,000 voters who were misled in the May 2 federal election completed such a survey, and indicated a preference for some other party?

Chris Aikman, Comox

Public inquiry needed pronto Dear editor, I can’t believe how the robocall election fraud scandal keeps getting worse — over 72 ridings now?

On CBC Radio 2, a Milton, Ont., man spoke regarding a ‘supposed Elections Canada card’ received by regular mail a day before the election; advising his polling station had been changed to one that is an 18-minute drive, as opposed to his regular one, a three-minute walk from his home.

He did turn the card, and a complaint, into EC when he voted. There are so many reports of illegal calls, as

well as the Conservatives not willing to allow EC access to their records, that this looks like a systematic campaign to mislead non-Conservative voters.

It takes serious money and major phone number databases to target non-Conservative voters in multiple close ridings. Who paid? Where did the lists come from? I understand these lists are against the law. Who decided?

We need full, immediate, and publicly accountable investigations that include all affected ridings. We need a public inquiry to learn the whole truth and restore the

basic integrity of our democracy.

This looks like a lot more than just dirty tricks. Highly organized electoral fraud is a crime, and a direct attack on the foundation of democracy.

If the sitting government party is found to be responsible for systematic electoral fraud then there must not only be new elections, but every piece of legislation passed since May 2, 2011 should, and must be overturned!

If you don’t stand for something — you’ll fall for anyCheena Graham, thing!

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Dear editor, When I berated Canadians in these pages last spring for giving Stephen Harper a majority, I didn’t dream that nearly a year later I would be happily apologizing to them.

It seems increasingly obvious to me that Harper didn’t win a majority — he stole it.

The election fraud tactics that are coming to light all across this country make the Conservative “victory” so much more understandable.

I couldn’t believe that Canadians would be that backward and mean-spirited, and so careless of their rights and reputation. And now I know we aren’t.

It’s wonderful to see rallies being organized across Canada, leading to a National Day of Action on March 11.

The Council of Canadians is preparing court actions on

Bob Rae says his party will release as many records as possible.

Although Del Maestro is, in this case, acting as Harper’s mouthpiece, the prime minister is the man in charge and could demand that his party cooperate with Elections Canada and its investigators.

Harper appears to have forgotten that he is not only the leader of the Conservative Party, but also prime minister of Canada. His first priority should not be to do damage control for his party, but to defend the integrity and reputation of his country.

Bruce MacInnis, Fanny Bay

Voting integrity defended Dear editor, With the explosion of complaints to Elections Canada regarding the illegal calls that took place in ridings all over the country during the past election, it has become clear that there was a systematic campaign to mislead

non-Conservative voters.

We need a public inquiry and real consequences for this level of election fraud.

The integrity of democratic process in Canada must be protected.

Kathleen Woodley, Courtenay,

behalf of voters who may have been disenfranchised and asks people who experienced voting irregularities to visit www. canadians.org or to call the national office at 1-800-387-7177.

Conservative MPs have to hear from

their constituents that we need a full, independent public inquiry into what may have happened in more than 70 ridings in the last election. This is not good enough for Canada.

Anne Bauman, Cumberland

Bridge timing bad ride more and drive less.

A dedicated cycling/ pedestrian path across Farquharson field to the 17th Street Bridge would be a much quieter, safer way to travel from East Courtenay to the riverside trails downtown.

Once across the 17th Street Bridge, one could access the riverside trails and travel south towards Royston or north toward Fifth Grant Leger, Street.

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Dear editor, As an avid cyclist, I think a covered bridge for cyclists/pedestrians at the bottom at Sixth Street to Simms Park is a great idea at the wrong time!

There are hardly enough commuters on bikes to warrant a third crossing of the Courtenay River. I believe that a better use of taxpayers’ money would be to improve the cycling infrastructure in the Valley as a whole, encouraging people to

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PM like Costa Concordia captain Dear editor, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s behaviour during the ongoing Robogate scandal is sadly reminiscent of the captain of the Costa Concordia, who allegedly fled his sinking vessel in a lifeboat, rather than caring for his ship and his passengers.

Harper claims the Conservative Party was not involved in misleading phone calls to voters prior to the past federal election, and his parliamentary secretary, MP Dean Del Maestro says the party will not release its phone records because “obviously our party is not behind these calls.”

The absurdity of his logic does not deserve comment.

Meanwhile, Liberal leader

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There is never any space to express an original thought to our MP. Instead, we are quizzed “Who is on the right

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Courtenay council was generally supportive of building a covered pedestrian/cycling bridge across the Courtenay River.

Council unanimously passed a motion to ‘recognize’ the Courtenay River People Bridge Steering Committee after a delegation came before council Monday.

The chambers were packed with people interested in building what would be the longest covered wooden timber frame bridge in Western Canada over the Courtenay River — by summer of 2013.

“If we continue prudent and thoughtful planning now, we can all celebrate this achievement by the summer of 2013,” said Timber Framers Guild director Randy Churchill, who pledged the TFG’s commitment to help build the bridge. “If we let off the gas now that window will close to us very soon.”

The proposed bridge would go from Simms Millennium Park to the base of Sixth Street.

According to steering committee chair Harry Holland, only a small portion of funding for the project would come from the City.

“The City’s actual cost is expected to be only a small percentage of the total cost,” said Holland, adding that he plans to obtain a third of the necessary funding from the provincial government, a third from the federal government, and the majority of the remainder from fundraising.

He added that Comox Valley MLA Don McRae and Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan have shown interest in the project, and he’s confident that federal and provincial government funding would be forthcoming.

The project cost is targeted at $1 to $1.5 million, but the committee said plans need to be drawn up to further refine the cost.

The steering committee has spoken to numerous environmental agencies, and Churchill said talks have been positive, but more information — from plans — is needed to move forward with approvals.

Along with its request for recognition from the City, the committee asked for the City’s co-operation to move on with the design stage.

Coun. Bill Anglin said he understood the committee’s predicament, calling it a “chicken and egg” scenario, but asked Holland if it was possible to get a further

refined dollar amount soon to help councillors in their decision. Holland agreed.

A feasibility report for a pedestrian/cyclist bridge was already in the works at City Hall. It’s expected to be presented to council in about a month, but City director of operational services Kevin Lagan said he would try to finish it within two weeks.

Coun. Manno Theos said the project idea has potential, but was doubtful of funding coming from government, noting that the City asked for government funding for the repainting of the Fifth Street bridge and was denied.

Other supporters who spoke on behalf of the project included Strathcona/ Sunrise Rotary president Lynn Brandon, who also represented the Cumberland and Courtenay Rotary clubs; and Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association president Mark Middleton.

Holland said he’s confident the community will come together around the project, and noted that he’s had offers of endowments and donations for goods and services from local clubs, individuals and businesses.

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Wesley pushing at boundaries We’re in Vancouver’s Warehouse Studio.

In one corner, Greig Nori is hunched over a monitor. Twenty feet away, Dave (Rave) Ogilvie is mixing a huge-sounding rock number called Head Outta Water, complete with gales of electric guitar, 10-storey drums, and a classic fistsin-the-air stadium breakdown.

In between is Daniel Wesley, who’s beaming like a 29-year-old kid, clapping his hands above his head, and bouncing off the walls.

It’s not hard to imagine 10,000 people doing the same thing.

Nori, Ogilvie, and the Warehouse — this is Wesley’s dream team, in a venue that he likely never imagined would open its doors to the bull-headed, self-made singer-songwriter who pulled an unlikely phenomenon out of thin air with Ooo Ohh four years ago.

In fact, it wasn’t until his streamlined, Dave Genn-produced 2009 effort that Wesley even considered letting another person get their hands on his music. “That’s the first time I ever worked with a pro-

ducer,” he says. “I’m doing better stuff now at 29 than I’ve ever done.

I want to keep working with more and more people, and pushing the boundaries.”

Which is what he did, turning his newest album, Easy Livin, into a bi-coastal odyssey in the process.

Wesley hooked up with Nori and the Bedouin Soundclash rhythm section of Eon Sinclair and Sekou Lumumba in Toronto.

Back in Vancouver, he tapped his regular players — bassist Darren Parris, drummer Tim Proznick, along with Hey Ocean! bassist Dave Vertesi — for a parallel session conducted by Ogilvie.

Wesley concedes that pushing the boundaries is “also kinda scary,” but not so much that he doesn’t top all of the experimentation on Easy Livin with the insurgent, balls-out Head Outta Water – it’s the kind of earth-shaking power-rock song he probably hasn’t touched since he was playing basements in Langley.

“All of a sudden the chorus kicks in,” he says, breathlessly, getting excited again, “and the guitars are

just huge, and I love it. Songs like Argentina – the introspective ones – nobody will be too surprised by those, but I really want to push my limits, and my band’s limits.

Kim Churchill will share a bill with Wesley on March 16 at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland.

Churchill’s style is explosive, with intricate fingerpicking, percussive beats on the body of the guitar, and two-handed tapping intertwined with an earthy stomp box, powerful harmonica melodies and soulful voice.

His songwriting reflects his coastal lifestyle — growing up on the east coast of Australia, with the surf at his front door — and his new nomadic life on the road.

If you have had the pleasure to see Kim before, you’ll be there. He was last in the Comox Valley performing at 2011 Big Time Out. Tickets are available at Bop City, Polka Dot Pants, by phoning 250-336-0303 or online at https:// store.cumberlandvillageworks. com. Doors open at 9:30 p.m.

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Hot guitar duo in Cumberland Don Ross has been touring the world long enough now to have become an influence on a generation of guitarists and other musicians.

He feels fortunate to have grown up sheltered from the influence of too many other acoustic guitarists, as it has made it easier for him to focus on the composing and playing of music, rather than focusing on techniquebased pyrotechnics.

That said, he has still managed to be the only player to win first place twice at the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship

(’88 and ‘96) and he has released over a dozen solo albums as well as collaborative CDs with Andy McKee and Men of Steel (Beppe Gambetta, Dan Crary, Tony McManus and Ross).

Born in Montreal to a Scottish immigrant father and a Mi’kmaq aboriginal mother, Don has been touring full-time since 1989.

In 2006 he released a live CD entitled Live in Your Head and he released The Thing That Came From Somewhere with McKee in January 2008.

His all-vocal CD Any Colour was released in April 2009 and his

Sax, Violins playing Sax & Violins will happen at the Zocalo Café this Saturday night.

Special guest Grahame Edwards will cover for bassist John Hyde.

Alongside Ralph Barrat on vocals and piano, Blaine Dunaway on violin with occasional percussion and Tony Morrison on sax and flute, they make Sax & Violins.

They are keen to return to the Zocalo and share an evening of playing standard jazz tunes. Having gratefully enjoyed an enthusiastic crowd in the past, they hope to see you again at the Zocalo this Saturday at Fifth and Cliffe in Courtenay starting at 7:30.

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most recent all-sologuitar CD Breakfast for Dogs was released in November 2010 on Candyrat Records.

Hailing from Prince Edward Island, Miller has abilities as a singer-songwriter and guitarist that have been showcased across North America, Japan and Europe over the past several years. Her first recording, Lending an Hourglass, was released in 2003.

Recognized and signed by the mavens at Sony Music Publishing in New York, Brooke released her gorgeous second CD, You Can See Everything, in 2007.

She counts Ricki Lee Jones, the Police, Bruce Cockburn, Tom Waits and Lenny Breau as influences on her style, which is characterized by smoky vocals and impeccable fingerstyle guitar work.

Winner of the 2007 Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award (conferred by the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals), Brooke is destined for recognition as one of Canada’s strongest new crop of writers of acoustic

music.

In 2010, she released Shake It Off. 2011 saw the launch of Brooke’s self-titled release, which finds her playing electric and acoustic guitars.

She performs regularly across Canada, the U.S., Japan and Germany. Don and Brooke live in Halifax.

Doors open this Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland Hotel.

The show begins at 8.

Tickets are available at the hotel.

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VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST presents Don Ross and Brooke Miller on March 11 at the Cumberland Hotel.

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ERIC ST-LAURENT AND his trio perform March 18 at the Elks hall in downtown Courtenay.

Trio‘intimate,’ ‘uplifting’ “The arrangements are transparent; the mood is intimate and the songs, uplifting.”

So says All About Jazz of Toronto’s Eric St-Laurent Trio.

“Playing the compositions of guitarist Eric St-Laurent, with the unique and highly virtuosic rhythm section of Jordan O’Connor (double bass) and Michel DeQuevedo (percussion), the trio creates joy, excitement — and a few other emotions that simply haven’t been named yet.

“At the heart of it are Afro-Cuban rhythms combined with jazz openness and blues sensibilities that give way to lyrical melodies and infectious grooves and riffs.”

The Georgia Straight Jazz Society presents the Eric St-Laurent Trio in concert on March 18 at the Courtenay Elks hall.

A Montreal native, Eric was awarded the SOCAN award for Best Original Composition at the Montreal Jazz Festival and The Best Band Award at the Vienne (France) Jazz Festival.

After studying improvisation in New York he moved to Berlin where he toured with big and small names of the German and Scandinavian music scenes.

He has been featured on over 50 recordings, produced multiple albums, composed scores for short films and theatre, and toured extensively in Europe and Canada.

Bassist/composer O’Connor grew up in Ottawa, and for the past 13 years has been living in Toronto,

performing with such musicians as Don Ross and Louis Simão. Jordan has been composing for a variety of ensembles as well as for film, most recently the feature The ‘Yeah Whatever’ Girl by writer/director Carolyn Hurren.

DeQuevedo has been playing drums and percussion since he was a small child.

Born in Mexico and now a resident of Toronto, Michel has toured in Italy, Chile, Mexico, Cuba, the United States and Canada with people like Grammy Award winner Julieta Venega, Random Order, and Zoe Bentley.

With the Eric StLaurent Trio he eschews the standard drum kit in favour of a remarkable array of ethnic percussion.

You can learn more about the band and listen to cuts from their CDs at www.ericst-laurent.com.

Tickets, at $12 for Jazz Society members and $16 for non-members, are available at Bop City, Comox Videos N More and the Thursday Jazz Club at the Elks. For more information about the concert or jazz society activities, go to www. georgiastraightjazz. com.

— Georgia Straight Jazz Society

Saskia and Darrel include many genres with their new CD Songbirds.

The duo, which delves into roots, Celtic, bluegrass, folk and blues, performs March 18 at St. John the Divine Church at 579 Fifth St. in Courtenay at 7:30 p.m.

Snowbirds is the name given to winterweary Canadians who flock to the deserts of Arizona, California and Mexico to escape the long northern winter. Folk singers Saskia and Darrel spend most of their year in the Prairie provinces playing their particular brand of music, and for them, the east coast of Vancouver Island is their winter Mecca.

Even though these songbirds have a skewed migration pattern, they love their winter nesting habitat and on March 18 they are bursting out in song to herald the coming of spring and also to signal their departure back to summer feeding grounds.

Tickets for the show are at Blue Heron Books in Comox and

at the Courtenay Alano Club (543 Sixth St.).

Tickets are also available at the door.

There will be a sliding scale. For those who would like to attend the concert and a $15 ticket is too steep, donate what you can afford at the door. Partial proceeds from this concert will go to the Alanon Club.

This concert is to help raise awareness

Folkies meeting monthly The monthly gathering of the Gardeners Green Folk Club will be this Saturday at 7 p.m. in Merville.

The theme for the evening will be sea shanties and songs of the sea, so be prepared for a hearty sing-song with lots of audience participation.

For more information and location, phone 250-337-5337.

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DES LARSON WILL entertain in a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser as well as David Somers and Celtic Cargo Cult.

St. Patty’s Day event helps 4R’s Working to find and reach each student’s often hidden abilities, they also provide fee assistance so that their private one-on-one lessons are available to all who apply.

4R’s is pleased to have the Des Larson Trio as part of this event. In 2011, Des performed on the main stage at The Big Time Out. He released his first album in 2010 and is recording a second as well as planning a tour. He is a finalist for Male Vocalist of the Year in this year’s Vancouver Island Music Awards. Des describes his trio as a three-piece extravaganza that will engage any audience.

In addition, authentic sing-along, get-upand-dance Irish music will be provided by David Somers and Celtic Cargo Cult. Born and raised in Ireland, David is a raconteur that only Ireland could produce. His love for song fuels his writing

and performing.

Together with bassist David Hext and drummer “Bootless” Bob Henderson, the band brings a fresh feel and a distinctive sound to Old World music.

From heartfelt ballads to high-energy Celtic rock, their music will stir your soul and move your feet.

Tickets for this evening of fun are $25 and

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C h e ck out www.4rseducation.com or call 250-338-4890 for more information.

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Then look no further than the Irish Pub Night at the Native Sons Hall, a fundraiser for 4R’s Education Centre (Soc.).

As well as two bands, there will also be a cash refreshment and food concession, silent auction, Irish trivia and more. Many thanks to Donna from the Park Café, Danielle and Mark from the Union Street Grill and Brandon from Fluid for the food choices.

The monies raised by 4R’s in this and other fundraising activities go straight back to helping children overcome difficulties and rediscover the joy of learning.

Since 1989, this local non-profit charitable organization has been providing successful learning experiences for those who may learn differently.

The Dukes of Dodge formed to play St. Patrick’s Day at the Waverley three years ago and have been playing with impunity ever since.

To get them all fired up for this years St. Patty’s Party at the Wave on March 17, they are going to warm up with a set at Jilli Martini’s Showcase on Tuesday at the Avalanche Bar & Grill.

If you want to be entertained and want a sneak preview of these crazy guys before their St. Patty’s Party, then check it out.

The Dukes of Dodge are Cumberland’s own hillbilly pirate swamp orchestra.

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Workshop will share joy of singing On March 17, one of the Pacific Northwest’s great song leaders, will present a workshop from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Singing Together to Nourish the Soul and Re-enchant the World.

The cost for the workshop by Laurence Cole is $25 or what you can afford. Tickets are available at the Laughing Oyster and Blue Heron bookstores.

The workshop will be held at the beautiful Creekside Commons Hall at 2202 Lambert Dr. in Courtenay but space is limited so people are strongly encouraged to get their tickets early. The workshop is appropriate for both experienced singers and those who call themselves nonsingers.

Living in Port Townsend, Wash., Laurence is a songwriter and song leader whose intention and greatest joy is to facilitate the group expression of beauty and meaning through singing together. He has written numerous easy to learn songs, chants and rounds, layered with rich rhythms and harmonies that help folks connect with each other and the living world.

Many of his songs have been sung by the local Letzsing choir. He also draws upon similar songs and traditions from many cultures around the planet.

Laurence has been a lifelong student of indigenous traditions and modern processes for living simply and well in harmony with the Earth and each other. As he teaches the songs that spring from this background of experience, he enjoys relating the stories

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There are programs for children and childcare for “little ones.”

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ner after the service.

For more information about these events sponsored by the Unitarians, call 250-3381947 or see www.cvuf. ca.

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LAURENCE COLE WILL present a singing workshop March 17 in Courtenay. and teachings from all these explorations.

Laurence comments: “In these times of transition and uncertainty, people are rediscovering the need for community in a new, more interdependent way.

Group singing has been one of the most essential technologies of meaning and belonging since humans have gathered in co-operative bands together.”

Laurence will offer a direct experience of the power and pleasure of such singing, which is quintessentially “low-tech”; no external power source or machinery required, just the equipment we were born with: our breath, our bodies, our voices, and our hearts.

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COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three exhibits run from March 10 until April 20. Opening reception March 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. FMI: 250-338-6211, www. comoxvalleyartgallery.com or Facebook fan page called Comox Valley Art Gallery.

CORRE ALICE GALLERY in Cumberland at 2781 Dunsmuir Ave. Hours 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. WOMANCENTRIC runs until March 29. FMI: 250400-4099.

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GRIFFIN PUB north of CFB Comox host to Jazztet every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.

KAFFE KLATCH BISTRO on Denman Island features art by Jane Venter until March 31.

KING GEORGE HOTEL Pleasure Craft Theatre presents Star Quest! The legendary live improvised soap opera happens Monday nights from January to May at 7 p.m. in Cumberland. All ages. Admission by donation.

MEX PUB has a Rock ‘n Country Jam ‘n Dance hosted by Outlaw Fever on Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month), starting at 9 p.m.

MUIR ART GALLERY open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 440 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay. Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trashart Challenge April 5 to 28. Entry deadline April 3. FMI: www. comoxvalleyarts.org.

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. at 1729 Comox Ave. Members’ show on now. Reception March 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. FMI: www. pearlellisgallery.com.

POTTERS PLACE in Courtenay open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Work by Airport Elementary students on exhibit. Opening reception March 10 at 2 p.m.

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WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends runs every Thursday, no cover. Visit www.waverleyhotel.ca.

WHISTLE STOP PUB house band Big Fun on stage each weekend.

ZOCALO CAFÉ, bassist Tim Croft plays duets with different musicians in various genres Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anderson Jazz Syndicate performs on the last Friday of each month. Music begins at 7:30 p.m.

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FUNTIME FIDDLERS host Fiddle Fest 2012 at Big Yellow Merville Hall. Doors at 6:45 p.m., show at 7:30. Fiddle workshops from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets at the door, Long & McQuade or by phoning Craig at 250-339-4249.

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SAX AND VIOLINS at Zocalo Café, 7:30 p.m.

ANNELI PURCHASE will sign copies of book, 2 p.m., Laughing Oyster Books.

Sunday, March 11 CARLOS DEL JUNCO at Sid Williams Theatre. FMI and tickets: 250-338-2430 ext 1., 442 Cliffe Ave. or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or www. carlosdeljunco.com.

DON ROSS and BROOKE MILLER at Cumberland Hotel.

Tickets at hotel. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8.

Tuesday, March 12 DUKES OF DODGE at Avalanche Bar & Grill, 8 to 11 p.m.

Thursday, March 15 STEVEN PAGE and CRAIG NORTHEY at Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30 p.m. FMI: www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250-338-2430.

Friday, March 16 DANIEL WESLEY and KIM CHURCHILL at Waverley Hotel, doors open at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets at Bop City, Polka Dot Pants, at 250-336-0303 or at https://store.cumberlandvillageworks.com.

Saturday, March 17 BANFF MOUNTAIN FILMS RADICAL REELS at Sid Williams Theatre. FMI: www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250-338-2430.

DES LARSON and DAVID SOMERS and CELTIC CARGO CULT in Irish Pub Night, Native Sons Hall. FMI: www.4rseducation. com or 250-338-4890.

LAURENCE COLE presents singing workshop, Creekside Commons Hall, 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Tickets at Laughing Oyster and Blue Heron. FMI: 250-3381947 or www.cvuf.ca.

Sunday, March 18 VANCOUVER ISLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at Sid Williams Theatre. FMI: www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250-338-2430.

ERIC ST-LAURENT TRIO at Elks hall. Tickets at Bop City, Videos N More and Thursday Jazz Club at Elks. FMI: www.georgiastraightjazz.com.

PETER WALKER plays piano at Stan Hagen Theatre, 2:30 p.m. Tickets at Laughing Oyster, Blue Heron and Videos N More. FMI: www.comoxvalleypianosociety.com or Donna at 250-339-7782.

SASKIA AND DARREL at St. John the Divine Church, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Blue Heron Books, Courtenay Alano Club and at door.

COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents Coriolanus at Rialto Theatre, 5 p.m. Tickets at CVAG gift shop. FMI: 250338-6211.

Saturday, March 24 COMOX VALLEY CAMERA CLUB presents Imagefest 2012 at Sid Williams Theatre. FMI: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250-338-2430.

Sunday, March 25 ABBAMANIA and Nite FeverThe Bee Gees at Sid Williams Theatre, at 7:30 p.m. FMI: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Friday, March 30 BALLET VICTORIA at Sid Williams Theatre. FMI: www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250-338-2430.

Saturday, March 31 LUKE GUTHRIE hosts CD release party at Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. FMI: www. lukebluguthrie.com.

Thursday, April 5 TODD BUTLER, DOUG COX, JOHN MUNDY and AMANDA USHER present a night of Beatles songs, Cumberland Hotel, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Cumberland Hotel.

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Laser Leet remembered in style Lisa (Leigh) Holm

danced all night long to their favorite PD tunes.

One of PD’s past bandmates even showed up to join them on stage. Slats rocked right along with them, as did Dan Hawes, the band’s soundman.

A truly inspirational weekend, and a deeply heartfelt sendoff for Jerry (Laser) Leet.

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Last weekend at the Mex Pub with Pacific Disturbance could not have been any more heartfelt, emotional and wonderful.

Jerry (Laser) Leet, who passed away recently, would have been so proud of how his band performed.

They rocked and I am sure that he is smiling down on all of them. The outpouring of love for Laser and his Lady Lonni is truly touching.

Photographs, stories, memories and hugs were everywhere.

Tears were shed and laughter shared — and the house was full of dedicated friends, and fellow musicians who

STUDENTS ALYSHA McKENZIE, Kylea Knubley and Josie Hall pose with their work with teacher Cathie Jackson.

Potters hosting students March is the beginning of spring and the Potters Place announces its newest crop of potters is showing their work in the gallery.

The Grade 5 and 6 art class from Airport Elementary School has been working with clay and they have put together a lovely and creative display of their work in the potters’ front window.

There will be an opening reception with the children this Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Potters Place also has three new potters displaying their work year round in the gallery shop.

Gordon Hutchens and Meg Burgess, both of whom were recently

guests in the gallery have agreed to join us full-time. Ramona Gregory is a welcome addition to a fabulous group of potters.

March is a great time to walk around downtown Courtenay. Drop by the Potters Place on the corner of Fifth and Cliffe in the courtyard beside Delicados. The Potters Place is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For details, call 250-334-4613, visit www.thepottersplace.ca or “like” them on Facebook.

Don’t forget to join the children of the Airport School art class this Saturday at 2 p.m. for coffee and cookies.

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Isfeld girls capture B.C. snowboard championship Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School is celebrating a provincial championship win this week as the girls’ snowboard team has once again honoured their school with the much-coveted BC School Sports provincial banner.

The provincial alpine ski and snowboard championships were held Feb. 27-29 at Whistler Blackcomb and were attended by various teams from all three Valley high schools. The threeday event included a Giant Slalom (GS) race for both snowboarders and skiers as well as a terrain GS on the Wednesday.

The Isfeld girls won the GS competition on Monday with a five-point lead over Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) from Burns Lake. Alexa Hornstein, a Grade 11 student from Mark Isfeld, placed first, beating 53 fellow girls and her winning time also topped all of the 87 boy competitors.

“Interestingly enough, she was riding a new Utopia model snowboard from Forbidden Snowboards, a local Vancouver Island company,” said Isfeld coach Dave

MARK ISFELD GIRLS snowboard team display their provincial championship banner: From left to right: Aiva Noringseth, Nicole Adebar, Rebecca Przy, Lydia D’Aoust, Alexa Hornstein, Sydney Bey. Graham.

On Wednesday the competition was stiff going into the terrain GS, a boarder cross-style race where the

racers negotiate banked turns, rollers and a winding track. The Isfeld girls knew they needed to finish in the top three to secure an

overall win, and they just managed to secure second place behind LDSS. The overall victory was not clear however, as the

points needed to be tallied by the referees. “I was very anxious waiting for the announcement of the winning team, I knew we were

very close,” commented Graham. “I am so happy for the girls.” In the end the team secured a four-point lead to win the competition, beating nine other teams.

Other teams from Mark R. Isfeld Secondary included the boys’ snowboard team who finished 10th and the girls’ and boys’ ski teams who both placed eighth overall.

G.P. Vanier’s boys’ ski team placed third in a very competitive GS race on the Tuesday and finished with a respectable fifth place overall out of 17 schools.

Their lead skier, Joe Harper, placed 13th out of 87 racers in a very competitive field.

Highland Secondary School girls’ ski team finished 10th out of 15 teams.

The high school coaches thank the staff at Mount Washington for a very successful racing season. “Our athletes trained for three months with Mount Washington’s ski and snowboard instructors and I believe they improved immensely under their professional guidance,” said Vanier coach Ron Olsen.

– Mark Isfeld athletics

Comox wheelchair basketball athletes honoured The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) honoured the accomplishments of its members – including two from Comox – at an annual awards night, which took place this past Saturday at the banquet for the BC Division of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League finals.

Athletes, coaches, officials and partners from around the province attended.

Among the nine awards handed out, Karin Kratz was Volunteer of the Year and Frances McLean received a Special Recognition Award. A BCWBS spokesperson said the two

were not at the banquet and will receive their awards in Comox.

Volunteer of the Year Karin Kratz has been the driving force behind bringing wheelchair basketball to the Comox Valley. She arranged for gym time at the Comox Recreation Centre gym, got the staff on board, talked wheelchair basketball up with her friends, folks on the street and with local newspapers, begged and borrowed to get equipment and even advanced personal finances and managed the club’s finances to get and keep the game going.

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Since stricken with severe arthritis and having undergone leg surgery, all thoughts of playing basketball were buried until Fran found wheelchair basketball three years ago.

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On June 2009, Karin collected enough support from individuals for the creation of the Comox Valley Wheelchair Sport Society. Karin completed all the administrative work required, including writing the constitution and bylaws, and registering with the Corporate Registry. Currently, she sits as president of the

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Special Recognition Award Despite the fact that she is “79 years young,” Frances McLean contributes in an exceptional manner both on and off the court. Since stricken with severe arthritis and having undergone leg surgery, all thoughts of playing basketball were buried until Fran

found wheelchair basketball three years ago.

She now rarely misses a practice with the Comox team and takes advantage of her six-foot frame and able-bodied basketball experience to mentor other players. Fran also contributes off the court as a director on the board and is willing to help out whenever asked.

BCWBS is committed to creating awareness of disability issues and has provided support to wheelchair basketball programs throughout British Columbia. For over 25 years, BCWBS has deliv-

ered exceptional integrated and inclusive programs and experiences to people with and without physical disabilities and to all age groups.

BCWBS promotes opportunities for participation, recreation, competition, and excellence in the sport of wheelchair basketball.

Prestigious alumni include Eugene Reimer, Terry Fox, Rick Hansen and Marni Abbott-Peter.

To get involved or learn more about BCWBS events and programs check out www.bcwbs.ca.

– BC Wheelchair Basketball Society

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Sharpe going to worlds The annual Afterdark Invitational this past Saturday at Mount Washington was the perfect place for Darcy Sharpe to fine-tune his skills as he prepares for the world junior snowboard championships later this month in Spain.

Competing on his home mountain, Sharpe won first place for the snowboarding portion of the event with a front side double cork 1080.

“For me it was just great to be back at Mount Wash and to ride with friends,” he said.

There were 26 skiers and snowboarders competing for $3,000 in prizes. The contest ran in two heats consisting of two runs with the best run being used as the final score. Everyone was throwing down huge tricks with about 2,000 people cheering the competitors on.

Sharpe had just competed at the LG FIS World Cup in Stoneham, Quebec where he had an amazing sixth-place finish. At the same event, Sharpe was chosen to narrate an in-depth course review for the LG FIS World Cup Slopestyle in Stoneham. It can be seen and heard at push.ca/blogs.

While in Quebec, and competing in the WC Slopestyle, he participated in the WC Big Air site that was built on a huge jump between highways close to Old Quebec City. According to estimates, upwards of

10,000 people were in attendance to watch this event.

With a respectable placing at the Canadian Open in Calgary and a second-place and best trick win at the Seymour Canadian Shield, Sharpe has been on the road a lot this season.

There are two more big road events; one in Calgary to take part in the Canadian Championships from March 15 to 18 and then on to the World Junior Championships in Granada,

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The final session will be held on March 17 and will consist of a 5K Fun Run. As it is St. Patrick’s Day, and the emphasis is on fun, participants are asked to wear green and help celebrate.

The event is open to runners and walkers of all levels. It is free for clinic participants and $10 for everyone else.

The start/finish area is outside the Florence Filberg Centre (411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay). From the Filberg Centre, the mainly flat out-and-back course crosses the Puntledge River and continues along Condensory Road to Cessford Road.

Runners then head up Cessford for approximately 250 metres before turning around and heading back.

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CVRR starts at 8:45 for those who plan on starting early at 9:15 a.m. Registration ends at 9:30 a.m. as the main start is at 9:45 a.m. For more information see the CVRR website at www.cvrr.ca or call 250-338-1813. There

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Spain at the end of March.

The season will finish up for Sharpe in Whistler Blackcomb at the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival.

Sharpe thanks his sponsors for all of their assistance: Burton, Monster Energy, Electric, Airhole, POW gloves and Showcase in Whistler have all helped him out this winter.

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He was a member of the local VI Riders snowboard club for a few years and has received funding in the past from the Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society to assist with his travel costs.

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Towhees nipped by Thunderbirds in tourney final Record Staff One of Vancouver Island’s keenest sports rivalries was renewed at the McGeachy Memorial Cup high school girls rugby tournament this past weekend in Duncan when the host Cowichan Thunderbirds edged the Vanier Towhees 21-14 in the final.

Both teams advanced through pool play with relative ease, Vanier defeating Ladysmith 35-0 and Brentwood 12-7 while the T-Birds topped Alberni 17-10 and blanked Walnut Grove 34-0. That set the stage for an entertaining final. Brentwood finished third, Alberni fourth, Walnut Grove fifth and Ladysmith sixth.

“The McGeachy tournament is a great prequel to the season as it allows me to play everyone and see what each of my players can do,” said Vanier coach Dwayne Mills. “We never go to the tournament to win; instead we focus on giving every player an equal taste of the game. Fortunately for Vanier, despite this year’s team being full of players new to the game, the team does have a lot of depth and athleticism.

“As this was our first time in the finals of the tournament, we decided to make a run for it and play our best players versus Cowichan,” Mills said. “Even though both teams lost a number of key players last year due to graduation, the rivalry is still alive. Some fortunate bounces led to an early lead for Vanier (who were up 14-0 at the half), but once we lost a player to the sin bin Cowichan started

Kickers hosting Saanich Record Staff The AFC Comox Valley Kickers will be looking to extend their lead atop the BCRU Province Wide Third Division Island standings Sunday when they host the Saanich Peninsula RFC. The Kickers (5-1-0) defeated Saanich (0-5-0) 63-0 last Sunday in Saanich. Game time this Sunday is 1 p.m. at Cumberland Village Park.

proved to be too hard and strong of runners for Vanier to handle.

Keneille Coleman and Heather Derocher demonstrated their skills and leadership ability by directing the offence.

“Sophie Cutt, who was named female player of the tournament, shut down Vanier’s best player and scored two tries, including the game winner. Newly acquired

Grade 12 Grace Gillman kicked three conversions under pressure.

Brittany Reid, who was ‘thrown’ into fullback, scored on a 50-metre try off a perfectly performed backline play. In the last five minutes, Cowichan played frantic defence to hold off Vanier and on the final play of the game Vanier was held up in-goal,” Skene noted. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

AUCTION MCGEACHY MEMORIAL CUP action saw Katelyn Barefoot, Claire Janssen, Georgia Bellamy and Karissa Comer in hot pursuit of a Cowichan runner.

PHOTO BY DON BODGER / Black Press to take advantage of our short-handed backline and scored three tries in a short period of time.

“We tried our best to score at the end of the game, but after a negated try for a forward pass and a subsequent hold up in Cowichan’s try area, the end of game whistle blew with Vanier once again being on the losing end,” Mills said.

“Cowichan’s players did well to overcome a two-try deficit, which is a testament

to the excellent coaching they have received from Brad Skene. He continues to develop teams that play a dynamic style that is fun to watch and difficult to play against.”

Skene was impressed that his team was able to rally in the second half. “To come back and score three tries after being under tremendous pressure demonstrates the commitment that these players have to each other and their resilience under pressure.

“With a number of multi-sport athletes, work commitments and other conflicts, we were actually shorthanded in the backs for the final. Alison Franks and Brittany Reid were put into tough, tough situations. Franks had never played a rugby game in her life but had trained at inside centre. With the other centres not able to play, she started and rose to the occasion.

Reid played very little at fullback last year and had been training

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As a Grade 10 Reid worked very hard but only played in short bits of games, her commitment to team and to learning created a break-out performance in the final this year.”

After the intermission, Skene said Ashleigh Chaster and Sabrina McDonald

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Nordic Devos shine The Strathcona Nordic Ski Club’s Devo team had an excellent weekend at the BC Midget Championships in Kelowna on March 3-4. The 26 Devos, ages nine to 12, made their presence felt at this important provincial tournament, which brings together the best young cross-country skiers in B.C. Early Saturday morning, head wax tech Andrea Stapff worked diligently with her waxing team of Stewart Lamon and Don Johnston in very difficult 0 degree, light powder conditions.

Their work helped propel SNSC to some very strong finishes in the 2km classic race by all of the athletes – including a silver medal for Tallon Noble (Courtenay).

In the afternoon, all the Nordic’s teams performed well in the 4x1.5km relay with a bronze medal for the team of Ethan Wong (Courtenay), Connor McGrady (Comox), Tallon Noble, and Ross Lamon (Comox).

On Sunday, the

racers put on a very exciting show in the 300m and 400m skate sprints. Tallon brought home a bronze medal, while Ross and Stewart Lamon placed fifth and fourth in their respective age categories.

The eight girls in the 2002 category clearly

It was so ❝ great to see the red and black of the Strathcona Nordics so prominent on the race course all weekend!

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Coach Tim McGrady demonstrated that they will be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come on the provincial race scene.

Amelia Wells (Victoria) brought home a gold and Annelies Henckel (Courtenay) took the silver, with Emmy Stapff (Campbell River) taking fifth in the very competitive 2002 girls 300m sprint final. Alexandra Apedaile (Black Creek)

received a technique award for her beautiful skating skills.

Coaches Tim McGrady and Berend Henckel promised they would go blond if anyone brought home a gold, so thanks to Amelia, watch out for two blond coaches at Raven Lodge this weekend.

Finally, the team placed third out of 18 in the club aggregate standings, which is outstanding for a relatively small, island club. The coaches are extremely proud of all the racers and are thankful to the parents for making the trek to Kelowna and supporting the Devos and coaches at the race – and they are thankful to Dr. Andreas Conradi for helping to make the race suit program a reality.

Coach Tim McGrady said, “It was so great to see the red and black of the Strathcona Nordics so prominent on the race course all weekend!” Learn more about the club at StrathconaNordics.com.

– Strathcona Nordic Ski Club

STRATHCONA NORDIC’S DEVO team had outstanding results at the BC Midget Championships.

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Special Olympics swimmers, curlers earn ribbons

TERRY DANIELS (FAR left) prepares to dive in as his teammates and coaches watch on in the recent regional competition for Special Olympics.

Eight teams from Campbell River to Victoria arrived in Courtenay recently for the regional swim competition for Special Olympics.

Over 130 athletes were registered for the event which began at 10 a.m. and continued non-stop until 5 p.m.

Athletes competed with each other in the true spirit of Special Olympics, where the motto is “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

The Comox Valley Special Olympics swim team earned a total of 32 ribbons. Julia Tate swam her best times in every event while Ryan Hamilton and Ben Heppard swam their best times in five out of six events.

As usual, the event received

tremendous support from volunteers in the community, with 45 people spending their day timing races, judging stroke and turns, serving food to other volunteers, organizing swimmers in their events and of course, cheering wildly.

“Subway, Superstore and Water Pure and Simple generously donated food and beverages for athletes and volunteers, while the local swim teams, the Sharks and Blue Devils, allowed us to use their equipment,” an event spokesperson said.

Curlers Excel Comox Valley Special Olympics curlers travelled to Parksville in December with the Bobby Bolen team winning the A event. Sherri Lyons’

That’s Ducky

Indoor soccer playoffs now underway With a tie serving as the only blemish on their record as the playoffs began on Thursday, the Imports (5-0-1) are the favourites to collect the Comox Valley Sports & Social Club’s “A Tier” indoor soccer championship.

With 16 co-ed teams spread across three tiers that stretch

Twelfth hole was hellacious The weather was good for this time of the year on March 3 and 86 Glacier Greens Saturday Men’s players participated. The hole placement on #12 must have been devised by a sadist – two players had six putts.

Hcp. 0-10: Low gross Bill Kelly 72, Randy Robinson, Andy Blair 76. Low net Chuck Kennedy 69 c/b, Karl Cameron 69 c/b, Al Cabilam 69. Snips: #1 Bruce Coulter, #4 & #14 Bill Kelly, #8 Chris Pouliot, #17 Andy Blair, #18 Chuck Kennedy.

Hcp. 11-15: Low gross Garry Reaume 80, Paul Schroeder 82 c/b, Wayne Ogilvie 82. Low net John Holley 67, Richard Wand 68, Ross Dowe 70 c/b.

Snips: #1 Roy Hagg, #6 Kevin Hunt, #12 Norm Fellbaum.

Hcp. 16-plus: Low gross Andy Clark 87, William Chiki 89, Stan Kirkland 91 c/b. Low net Al Waddell 70, Dave Sheppard 72, Elmo Guinan 73 c/b.

Snips: #1 Andy Clark, #15 (POG) Jim Perry, #18 Elmo Guinan.

from recreational to more competitive, the Imports have risen to the top with an impressive collection of local soccer talent. They’ll now attempt to cap it off with a winning streak in the playoffs before the spring leagues kick off with outdoor soccer in late April.

The Imports team, captained my Adam Amlani and Micaiah Kind, faced the sixth place Cona Hostel is Neato (2-4) team in the playoff quarter-finals in what promised to be a solid match-up. The Cona team won an outdoor championship in the summer.

The defending indoor champions from the fall, Blue Toque FC

(4-2) were set to face Barcelogna (2-3-1) in a match of second and fifth seeds, while the Red Card Heroes (4-2) matched up against the Untouchaballs (3-2-1) in the battle between third and fourth seeds.

The Footy Soliders (4-1-1) hold the first seed in the “B Tier” of the league and faced

Very Ballsy (2-4) in their quarter-final match-up. The Spartans (4-2) faced Smells Like Green Spirit (2-4) and the Thrifty Goal Diggers went up against ABCDE FC in the other playoff match-ups.

Registration is currently open for the spring outdoor sports

team finished second in the B event and Randy Poole was first in the C event.

“We are hoping to have a bonspiel in Courtenay early next year and invite Victoria, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Parksville, Duncan and Powell River,” a spokesperson said.

“All Special O curlers want to thank ‘Amazing Corn’ – Dorothy and Bob – for supporting our group with two new curling sticks They will be well used. So many thanks to you both.

“A big thank you to all the helpers – John, Larry, Peter, Greg, Richard and Arlene. We had a fun time this year and couldn’t do it without you.”

– Comox Valley Special Olympics

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The Podium of Life Ski Academy is excited to be bringing in a variety of guest speakers.

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– Podium of Life Ski Academy

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Ringette women, hockey men meet in fundraiser Donations and proceeds go to KidSport and CVRA Masters

Donations and prize money from the event will be going to KidSport and the CVRA Masters team. The cost of organized sports can be a barrier to participation and limit the choices for some families. With the help of dedicated supporters, KidSport works to fulfil its mission of eliminating the financial barriers to sport participation, “So All Kids Can Play!”

Admission to the game is by donation.

There will also be raffle items and a fun ring toss for the kids. Trudy Barr, spokesperson and player for the Cougars, reflected on the success of last year: “We had a

For the second year in a row an age-old battle will be taking place right here in the Valley: women vs. men; ringette vs. hockey.

Come out to Sports Centre Arena No. 1 on Monday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. to see this entertaining event.

If you are wondering what ringette is all about, this is a great opportunity to check it out, register for next season or just enjoy a great family sports event.

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It’s time to hit the water for some herring jigging A

long about the end of February and throughout March it is time to consider replenishing your bait stocks with herring, or better still getting some fresh herring for pickling or special breakfast fare as in Scotland or Japan.

With this thought in mind, Bryan Allen invited me to accompany him on a herring jigging adventure on Baynes Sound last Saturday. It was an easy “Yes” on my part.

There is an old saying that when you launch your boat at one end of a lake you frequently travel to the other end in search of greener pastures. As a case in point, when most anglers launch on Edith Lake at the north end they promptly crank up their motors and travel to the socalled glory holes elsewhere on the lake. In the meantime they ignore the hot shoals in front, which are just off the ramp site.

Two old, experienced anglers followed that traditional practice when they launched Bryan’s boat at Union Bay on Saturday morning. As we proceeded out of the harbour we noticed a few sea lions and some active gulls right in front us. However we had knowledge of huge herring schools of about 8,000 tons down in the Deep Bay area. True to form about distant pastures looking greener, we headed down there.

As we travelled we watched a seine boat in the process of a test fishery over a huge school of fish in midchannel. The gulls, sea lions and harbour seals were enjoying a feast.

Bryan has a simple system where we washed the catch over a wire frame to get rid of the slime before we packaged them in Ziplock bags. Each bag received a good handful of pickling salt before it was put into the freezers for future use.

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BE CAREFUL ABOUT seeking distant green pastures. Here, gulls and seals feast on a herring school.

PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW When we arrived at Deep Bay we saw nary a sea lion or gull – there was no visible sign of the presence of herring anywhere in our scope of vision. In the meantime, Bryan picked up some chatter on the radio that said there was a huge school of herring, sea lions and birds off Gartley Point – the other end of the sound in Comox harbour limits. We had no choice but travel back up the sound to Gartley Point in search of the elusive herring.

As we travelled past Union Bay we noted there was still limited gull and sea lion activity in the area.

When we arrived at Gartley Point there was indeed a large number of California sea lions working the area in company with gulls, eagles and cormorants.

There was also another recreational boat jigging in among the feeding wildlife. While the herring were present they were not concentrated – possibly split up by the large number of sea lions in the area.

We caught a couple and decided to go back to the seal and gull activity off the Union Bay Point.

Back at Union Bay we started to connect with reasonable numbers of nice herring. By way of explanation, a herring jig is a string of five to seven small fly hooks tied on a light nylon line with light plastic dressing to make them resemble small shrimp-like creatures that the herring

feed upon. They are cast into the schools of herring with about a two-ounce weight on the end.

It is not uncommon to catch four or five in a single jigging retrieve.

It is tricky when this happens because with hooks and fish jumping around with no control you can get a nasty tangle, thereby putting you out of action until you untangle the mess.

In the meantime our catch of herring had

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It is a low-key type of fishing where the spoils are not very great, but it is nevertheless not without challenges. To keep our fish fresh they were put on a frozen ice pack in a large ice chest immediately after catching. Ice packs are important in that they keep the fish cold without melt water.

tant pastures may not always be greener.

Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

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BLACKMORE John Anthony May 28, 1953-Feb. 28, 2012 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to this very special man. John lived his life with integrity and compassion, caring deeply for others. He was devoted to his children, Neil and Shelby, the lights of his life.

They will deeply miss their dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gentle ways. John continued to nurture a loving relationship with his former wife Cindy with whom he shared a very special bond. She, too, will miss his quiet strength and unconditional love.

John is predeceased by his mother, Mary Ellen Armstrong, and in-laws Shanti and Cabel Manhas. Left to mourn his passing are Neil, Shelby, Cindy and Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s siblings, Deborah, Peter and Kathleen. He will be greatly missed by his sistersin-law Abby (Royce) and Debbie and by his many nieces and nephews.

John spent thirty years as a dedicated member of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Comox Valley has been his home for the past 21 years. John greatly enjoyed the camaraderie he shared with his bowling buddies. Co-workers and customers at the Comox Co-op appreciated his friendly nature.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

A celebration of Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on Saturday, March 10 at 638 Hornet Way, Comox. Please feel welcome to stop by between 2 and 5 pm to remember John and share your stories about how he touched your life. In lieu of flowers consider making a donation to the Comox Valley Food Bank or Y.A.N.A., reflective of Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirit.

Hartley, Edward R.

Joseph Manuck

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August 19, 1925 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 27, 2012

Born July 3rd 1930 Kamsack (Togo) Sask. Ed passed away peacefully in his sleep at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Comox B.C. Monday Feb 27, 2012.

During his duties in the Military Police (Provost Corp) he was stationed at various bases in Canada, two tour of duties in Germany and the Middle East. He retired from active service at CFB Comox in 1981 but retained his military connections by serving as a civilian employee on the base in roads & grounds maintenance department until fully retired in 1998.

He became an active member of the Courtenay Fish and Game Association. Enjoyed camping and fishing with the abundance of friends that he and Betty associated with.

Ed was predeceased by his loving wife Elizabeth (Betty) who passed away Nov. 15th, 2006.

He leaves behind to mourn his passing Diana (Noemi & Morgan) of Germany; Romona and Edward Jr. of the lower Vancouver area; his two step-sons John Harrison (Katie, Cassie and Ashly); George Harrison, wife Marica (Emily & Liam); his sister Irene (Ben) Lethbridge Alta.

We the family of Ed would like to acknowledge the support and hard work that the doctors and nurses on the 3rd floor of St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital gave him in his last days.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a cancer organization of your choice in Ed Hartleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memory.

The Royal Canadian Legion #160 will be holding a Memorial Service for Ed March 24th, 2012 at 1 PM at the Comox Branch.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Ernest Stoutenburg on Friday, January 6th, 2012 at the Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC at 60 years of age. He will be deeply missed by his wife Lewauna, his children, Joshua (Anita) Stoutenburg, Kathryn Durant, and Tony (Erin) Johnson; siblings, Patricia (Ken) Bingham, Lavina (Murray) Hystad and Niel (Judy) Stoutenburg; parents in law, Ben (Vi) Funk, brother- in-law, Kevin (Roxane) Funk, as well as a multitude of extended family and anyone who knew him. He joins his parents, Harry and Dorothy Stoutenburg.

Our beloved Brian was born May 3rd, 1951 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. He was the son of a Mobil Oil employee and the family moved often throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta but finally settling in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Brian started work for South Saskatchewan Pipelines in 1974 operating a crude oil pipeline. He married Pat Norton in 1977 and a son Josh was born in 1982. Pat and Brian later divorced. It was in 1979 that he discovered his love of sailing on a 44 ft yacht in the Caribbean. Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Kate was born in 1989. In 1990 Brian met Lewauna and after 7 years of living together, they finally married in 1999. Lewauna brought along her son, Tony Johnson, born in 1981. He often joked about our family as needing a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;program to keep up with the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Our next move was to the Comox Valley in 2003 and it was the best move. Brian was involved with the Comox Bay Sailing Club, serving several years as Commodore. He loved racing keelboats spring and fall, the dinghies in the summer months.

He crewed on boats in the Swift Sure and Van Isle 360 and co-owned â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hagarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. He was one of the founding members of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Comox Valley Dinghy Sailing Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and was honoured when the school named one of their new boats, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Brian was a free spirit and there was never a dull moment. We love him very much and will always remember.

Brian has requested no service but that his ashes be spread by the sailing club and community this spring sailing season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;See ya later, Babe, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m goinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sailinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;? B.

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Anna Mae Perry (nee Richard) On March 2nd, 2012 Anna Mae Perry of Courtenay, BC, passed away peacefully at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox after a brief illness.

She was born on October 4th, 1919 in Palmer Road, PEI, to Benoit Richard and Eveline Bernard. Mae grew up in the nearby village of Tignish, PEI. She later moved to Summerside, PEI, where she met and married Ralph Arsenault, and later, in 1949, Mae moved to Powell River, BC, where she married Camille Perry. Finally in 1994 she moved to Courtenay to be closer to her sister Sereine.

She was predeceased by her mother Eveline in 1923, and her father Benoit who died in the Prince Edward Island train wreck of 1932, her husband, Ralph who died during the 1944 invasion of Normandy, and her second husband, Camille in September 1986. She was also predeceased by her siblings Delima, Henry, Pearl & Don. She is survived by her loving sons Jim Arsenault (Ruth) of Toronto, Ontario, and Bob Perry (Willie) of Powell River, BC, her sister Sereine Caudwell of Comox, BC, grandchildren Steve, Rick, Aron, Marti, Trevor and great grandchildren Sara-Mae, Clarity, Keith, Taryn, Rachel, Ethan, Jack and numerous nieces and nephews. She will also be fondly remembered by her good friend and roommate Noni Jenner.

She was a truly loving and caring person who cared for those around her more than for herself. At her request, there will be no service and in lieu of flowers the family requests that you donate to the St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital ECU Special Activity Fund. C/O 2137 Comox Ave., Comox, BC, V9M 1P2.

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Born Tek Nemce, Czechoslovakia, died Salt Spring Island following several years of declining health. Survived by his wife Terri, 2 sons Donald and Gary, one grandchild Tracy (Evan) and numerous family and friends in both Canada and Slovakia. Predeceased by his parents, both brothers and his daughter Janice.

At his request cremation will be followed by a Celebration of Life at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, Salt Spring Island, on May 19, 2012. Joe owned Spar Timber Ltd. and Iron Creek Timber Ltd. and worked on Sonora Island and Vancouver Island for many years. Joe and Terri lived in Black Creek for over 20 years and moved to Salt Spring in 1997 after Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement.

Mary Hennigar Pasetka (Nee Robinson) Oct. 18, 1927 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb. 11, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and aunt on Feb. 11th at Stanford Place Care Campus in Parksville. She is predeceased by her husband Nicholas (1976), her brothers Wesley, Vincent and twin brother Marvin, her son Richard (1994).

She leaves to cherish her memory sister Hazel of Great Village, N.S., daughter Cathy M. Romuld of Winnipeg, sons Thomas R. (Evelyne) of Comox, Ronald J. (Renate) of Nanaimo and Robert M. (Sherry) of South Beloit lll.

Mary had one granddaughter Megan and seven grandsons: Christopher, Mark, Vincent, Nicholas, Keegan, Justin and Michael, as well as many nieces and nephews. Also left to mourn her passing is longtime friend Adam Lapitsky of Winnipeg.

Mom was born in South Maitland, N.S. In 1944, she married Nicholas and they moved to Winnipeg where they raised their family. Prior to retirement, Mary spent many years working as salad chef at the Manitoba Club. In 2003, she moved to the Comox Valley to enjoy a milder climate, the mountains and the ocean.

Mary touched many with her gift of kindness and shared her love of cooking, singing and music playing (self taught) accordion, organ and piano.

She had a generous, giving personality always putting others before herself. In 2006, she bought her first car within a week of acquiring her driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence. During her time with us, Mom shared enough love, laughter and memories with family and friends to last a lifetime.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Comox at a later date. In lieu of flowers, feel free to make a donation in Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honour to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

LANCEY Albert (Bert) Robert Feb. 27, 1936 - Feb. 29, 2012 After a two month battle with an aggressive cancer, Bert passed away at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital supported by close friends sitting vigil and compassionate nursing care for his last days.

Predeceased by his parents E.E. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Maxine Lancey, and sisters Joy Brogan and Pat Daniel. He is survived by his sister Anne Justinen, brother Al â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Janet) and brother-inlaw Gene Daniel, along with his nephews and nieces: Grant, Lars, Bruce, Ginger, Scott, Marco, Christine, Shayne, Mike and Paul.

Born in North Vancouver, Bert grew up on both sides of the 49th parallel graduating from high school in Tacoma, WA. Most of his working career was in the logging industry based out of Woss. After retiring, Bert enjoyed the Comox Valley and the company of many good friends.

A family memorial service will be held at McCallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel and Reception Centre in Victoria at 1:00 PM on March 10th in conjunction with a service for his sister Joy who recently passed away.

There will be a memorial reception for Bert at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 14 at 1190 2nd Street (at the corner of Woods) in Courtenay.

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It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our wife, mother and grandmother. Joy, age 63, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2012 at Burnaby General Hospital, after a very brief battle with lung cancer. She is predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bettyâ&#x20AC;? Mary Harrison, nee Greig and her father, John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackâ&#x20AC;? Harrison.

Joy is survived by her husband, Bob (Robert), her children, Lisa (Chris) and Craig (Michelle), her grandchildren, Lauren, Carter and Spencer and her siblings: John (Mary) Harrison, Molly (John) Kewley, Margaret (Dan) Thran, and Fran (Mike) Hancock. Joy was born in Comox, BC and spent her childhood years in Royston, BC, where from an early age she had a passion for gardening. For more than thirty years she was a devoted nurse in both Campbell River, BC and Maple Ridge, BC and upon retirement enjoyed the California sunshine, golďŹ ng and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Espeseth, Garry May 17, 1946 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 2, 2012 With great love and heavy hearts we announce Garryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peaceful passing at home from cancer. He grew up in Delta where he met and married Sherry and later moved to Black Creek in 1976.

Garry was a welder by trade and creative by nature; if it was needed he could design it; if it was broken he could fix it.

He loved the outdoors, sports with an edge and vehicles with a throaty muffler.

Garry also loved birds and animals, especially his dog Ginny who was his shadow for 17 years.

He will be remembered and sorely missed by his beloved wife Sherry, son Dan, daughter Kellie, his large extended family and many friends. There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, March 18th at Shelter Point Distillery, 4650 Regent Road, Oyster River from 1-3P.M. For those who wish, donations in memory of Garry can be made to kidsalive.ca (select donate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place, Haiti) and would be greatly appreciated.

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2012 McConochie, William (Bill) Raymond January 4, 1924 - March 4, 2012 Bill passed away peacefully at Glacier View Lodge with his daughter at his side.

He is survived by his wife, Agnes (Nan) McConochie, brother, Robert McConochie (Dianne) of Royston, sisters, Phyllis Ranson of Regina, Saskatchewan and Beryl Johnson of Birtle, Manitoba.

He is also survived and dearly loved by his three daughters, Barbara Arseneau of Nanaimo, Betty Armour (Dave) of Courtenay and Lynda Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell (Mike) of Idaho, USA. Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s step-children, Sharon Hastings (John), John McCabe (Karen) and Kevin McCabe, all of Courtenay will miss him as well. Bill was blessed by many Grand Children and Great Grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, William and Effie McConochie, sisters Helen Troop, Laura Lyall and brother Jack. His son William (Bill) also predeceased him. Bill was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba and grew up on the family farm. At the age of 18, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in various places, one being CFB Comox. Like so many others, the Comox Valley lured him into making it his home.

Bill worked as a faller, garage mechanic and a salesman for Eatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. From there he decided to open his own furniture and appliance business, thus, McConochieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Furniture and Appliances was born. Bill sold the business in 1974. Bill and Nan then embarked on a new adventure, travelling and visiting many countries, both in their motor home and cruising.

Bill believed in giving back to the community, so decided to run for Courtenay city council, He was successful and served as a councillor for ten years.

Bill was extremely proud of his membership in the Royal Canadian Legion and he was a life member of the Elks Lodge.

He volunteered on various committees in the valley including working as a volunteer fireman in his younger days. If a hand was needed, he would be there. He firmly believed in helping others and his generosity was well known.

Sports played a part in Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. He curled, played baseball and truly enjoyed fishing. Hockey was his favourite sport to watch on TV. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers of Glacier View Lodge for their excellent care of Bill.

Bill has requested that there be no service . In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations may be made to the Glacier View Lodge, Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.

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Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, March 15, 2012 Reference Code: Production Spvsor, MIFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our company.

Please visit www.westernforest.com for other career opportunities.

Emcon Services Inc., Road and Bridge Maintenance contractor, is accepting resumes for Auxiliary Heavy Duty Mechanics, preferably with experience repairing and maintaining highway maintenance equipment.

Positions are available in our Cumberland, Duke Point and Parksville locations.

Qualifications include: • Valid BC Driver’s Licence (minimum Class 3 / air) • Proven fleet maintenance experience • BCTQ in heavy duty or commercial transport mechanics • Motor Vehicle Inspection Ticket • Good knowledge of trade related worksite safety • Proven work experience on industry related heavy-duty equipment; such as gravel trucks, plow trucks, winter maintenance attachments, loaders, graders, sweepers, mowers & backhoes Qualified applicants are invited to submit résumés, along with photocopy of driver’s licence, an up-todate driver’s abstract and references to support mechanical experience to: Emcon Services Inc., 3190 Royston Road PO Box 1300, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 FAX: (250) 336-8892 Email: island@emconservices.ca

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Friday, March 9, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

RV SALES CONSULTANT Sunwest RV Centre is currently recruiting for the challenging position of RV Sales Consultant. No experience neccessary as we will train the right individual. Earning potential is only limited by your enthusiasm.

Please apply in-person with your resume

2800 Cliffe Avenue • Monday-Friday ask for Caleb CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

HELP WANTED GRIFFIN PUB is hiring for: evening Kitchen Supervisor.

The right person will be experienced in leading the kitchen in producing a consistent product. This is a permanent Full Time position. Please apply with resume to 1185 Kilmorley Road, Comox before 11 AM. JIMS Mowing is looking for 2 reliable candidates to work Full Time with experience in Landscaping duties. Candidates will be able to work in a fast-paced environment & show attention to detail. Must have own transportation & provide drivers abstract. Please e-mail mat.bagg@telus.net Manager required for Puntledge RV Campground in Courtenay Must have managerial experience and Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma, accounting skills, computer skills, reliable, friendly, valid driver’s licence and physically fit.

Job description available & resumes accepted at: K’omoks First Nation 3320 Comox Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P8 Ph: 250-339-4545 Fax: 250-339-7053 Closing date: Mar. 16, 2012 at 2:00pm MATURE, RELIABLE individual required for supervision of court ordered visitation of 2 and 5 year olds, 4-8 hours per week. Send email to: fannycam@live.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Air Brake Course March 24 & 25

• Class 1 & 3

HELP WANTED

NEWSPAPER

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

Courtenay 250-897-9875 • Campbell River 250-204-9875 www.instructordarryl.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

RTE# 547 Queenish Trailer Park, Glacier View Dr & Saseetla Rd RTE # 510 Aitken Redwood, Corker, Howthorn & Walnut.

RTE # 551 Chestnut & Downey Ave

We’ll take care of it.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc. is a dynamic and expanding General and Life Insurance brokerage with 14 locations throughout Vancouver Island. We have been tailoring the insurance needs of our customers for over 100 years on Vancouver Island. VIIC is prepared to offer an excellent team-focused working environment coupled with a competitive salary and benefit package.

We currently have positions available in the Comox Valley: 1. Claims Assistant – Prior experience in the insurance field preferable but not mandatory. This is a temporary part time maternity leave position.

2. Personal Lines Broker – The applicant should have a minimum of two years experience in Personal Lines Insurance, excellent communication skills and should hold a Level 2 Insurance License. This is a full time permanent position.

3. Auto Broker – the applicant should have a minimum one year experience, excellent communication skills and should hold a Level 1 Insurance license. This is a temporary part time maternity leave position.

Please refer to our website at viic.ca for additional information. If you have the education, demonstrated experience and a desire for new challenges and would like to apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter in confidence by Friday, March 16, 2012 to: Audrey Craig, Manager Human Resource Services Email: acraig@viic.ca or Fax: 250-338-0547 VIIC thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME NO COLLECTIONS GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME

Comox Valley Record Hours:

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY that can make you

A LOT OF MONEY, email gmf4567@yahoo.ca for information or call 250-792-3232 WE REQUIRE staff for potting and plant maintenance this spring. Must be able to stand and lift all day. Must be able to move quickly and keep pace.

Experience with physical work and nursery work and asset.

Please send resume details to: rmn@rivermeadownursery.com TRAVEL Agents Wanted min. 5 yrs exp. Part-time, flexible hours, great rate, Agency provides complete technical & admin. support. All your job is to SELL! Contact Market Travel at maggie@markettravel.com

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

bcjobnetwork.com

EDUCATION/TUTORING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

Pool & Spa Technician (Full Time)

Diagnostic abilities, familiarity with plumbing and electrical, professionalism, and superior customer service skills are mandatory.

Experience in water care, spa repair, pool equipment repair, and pool liner installation are ideal.

We offer an extremely competitive wage, extended health benefits, and a positive, enthusiastic working environment.

Please submit your resume to the attention of the General Manager by email to kevin@comoxfireplace.com

or in person at 4911 North Island Hwy in Courtenay.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT LIVE IN help for lady with Parkinsons. Phone (250)336-2750 between 8am - 6pm.

SALES

COMOX

1st Class Driving School

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

250-338-0725

RTE # 632 Nootka, Tsimshian, Kwakiutl, Noel, Mahtmof & Koksilah

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GRADE 8 Math Tutor available Mon- Fri. Days/Evenings. 250-339-4497

Carriers Needed

• ICBC Licensed

PERSONAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE CAREER INFORMATION SEMINAR. Ever wondered about being a realtor??

Come on down to 1736 England Ave, B.C. Behind PetroCan Tuesday Mar. 20th, 2012 7:00-8:30pm Limited space RSVP 250-898-8790

TRADES, TECHNICAL EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to expand your Electrical experience. Looking for Journeymen Electrician for remote offgrid facilities along the BC Coast. Renewable energy projects up to 300 KW. Excellent wage and benefit opportunities depending on experience.

Email resume to info@hakaienergysolutions.com

WORK WANTED P L U M B E R / H A N DY M A N seeking long and short term projects. Master plumber with extensive exp in construction and reno’s. Ken 250-650-4838

PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT TROUBLED BY world events?

Overwhelmed by life? Lonely?

Depressed?

Need hope?

Ready for some Good News?

Call now for your FREE Bible studies, 250-650-1467

EDUCATION/TUTORING

LANDSCAPING WESTCOAST FOUNTAINS

See your dreams become reality!

Tony 250-741-6646 www.westcoastfountains.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

www.sunriselearningcentre.com

MISC SERVICES

Define Your Style!

Colour special with Savannah at Salon Bridges, it’s a gift of beauty. All colour techniques 20% off. Offer exp. March 31st. Specializing in long hair!

Phone & book your appt. today 338-5712

LEGAL SERVICES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

CRIMINAL RECORD?

~ ~ ALL AWAY ~~ RUBBISH / JUNK REMOVAL

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

BOOKKEEPING, 20yrs experience$12.00hr includes HST, WCB, PR Reporting.

Call 250-334-3511.

COMOX VALLEY BOOKKEEPING SERVICES 30+yrs. exp. in Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Financial Consulting. 250-334-6596 or 250-339-4497

CARPENTRY JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERrepairs, renovations. Free estimates, all work guaranteed.

Please call (250)337-5501 or www.comoxvalleycarpenter.ca

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSECLEANING Services.

Reliable, thorough, flexible hours, $20/hr. 250-871-4495.

COMPUTER SERVICES Computer not behaving?

Fast, friendly service in your home.Call Ellen 250-702-7195

ELECTRICAL ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical.

250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

250-897-1010

A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Landscaping, Yard CleanUp, Lawn Mowing, Hedge Trimming, Gutters, Decks and Paving Stones, Retaining Walls and any odd jobs. Call Pat 250-218-4597.

GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery.

Full repair service.

Ring sizing while you wait.

Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay.

250-871-0606

HAIRSTYLISTS

CARPENTER Renew, Replace, Repair. Decks to Doors.

Big or Small. Randy 331-0339

Tutoring • K-12 • Reading/Writing • Math • Study Skills • Homework Help • Academic Assessments • Certified Teachers

RENOVATIONS • Complete Interior/Exterior • House Additions • Decks, Patios & Fences • Basements Suites & Bathrooms • Kitchens • Drywall • Taping and Painting • Textured Ceilings • Framing • Demolition • Power Washing • Roofs • Carpentry • Plumbing & Electrical • Floors: Ceramic, Tiles & laminate • Vinyl Siding • Maintenance, etc.

God Bless You! 28 years experience Good References 250-338-0525

CERTIFIED CARPENTER. Kitchen, bathrooms, decks, etc. All your renovation needs.

Emery, 250-218-0734.

SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS! Call 310.3535

* Wood * Metal * Rock * Concrete

* Green Waste *Residential Cleanups

Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668 PETS FEED & HAY GOOD HORSE hay for sale $5.50 per bale. Free delivery for 50 or more. 250-338-5503

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS

AUCTION TONIGHT! 6:30 PM. Auction House Vancouver Island 239 Puntledge Rd. 250-871-7355 Shoprider Voyager scooter ($4,500 new), new modern solid wood dining table, funky vintage chairs, gold, silver & semi-precious stones, beautiful nine-drawer dresser, great near-new IKEA electronic bed w/ remote, wrought iron glass topped kitchen table & chairs & much more! Last day for consignments is Sat for the Antique & Collectible Auction on March 16th! www.AuctionHouseVi.com

UNDER $200 POWER TREADMILL $300 O.B.O. Black Tool box for small import truck $25 O.B.O 4 solid oak barstool chairs 24” high $100 firm. 250-339-5708

BUYING OR SELLING?

Guns* Knives* Military Antiques Show & Sale Sat. Mar 10; 9-5 Sun., Mar 11; 9-3 HERITAGE PARK,

44140 Luckakuck Way,

Chilliwack (exit 116 of hwy 1)

BUY - SELL - SWAP

Gord, 604-880-4706 or Al, 604-941-8489 see our website:www.HSCSbc.ca

UNDER $300 ADMIRAL GAS dryer & 2 yr old Kenmore washer. Both in good cond. $300/pr. 338-7114

UNDER $400 PROFESSIONAL “VFITNESS” T1450 folding tread mill, like new. Paid $1299, sacrifice $399. (250)335-1332.

FERTILIZERS COW MANURE for sale. 1 yr old composted, limited supply, now loading trucks & trailers (250)897-1513 Leave msg.

FREE ITEMS FREE KITTEN to good home.

Healthy & good mouser.

Please call 250-871-2142 eve.

FUEL/FIREWOOD “250-703-FIRE(3473)” Est. since 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean wood. Well seasoned. Don’t wait till winter!

FIREWOOD PERMITS on T.W. Land. Phone 250-6504060.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE BRAND NEW LUXURY Queen size pillow top Mattress set in original pkg. leftover from large hotel order, 800 coils. Compare at $1199 - Liquidation $447. + tax. Eleven available.

King Sets $705.

Delivery available. Text or call 1(250)334-7527 to reserve set or email: northisland@themattressguy.ca

GARAGE SALES

Comox Recreations Community Garage Sale March 25, 2011 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Looking to sell items *TABLES FOR RENT* $10 or $18.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE EUROPEAN MASONRY HEATERS AVAILABLE IN CANADA Please visit: www.gilmoremasonry heaters.com gilmore@sasktel.net 306-630-9116 Also other masonry work

HI-DEF. Satellite Receiver (new) $99. Digital Satellite Receiver (barley used) $39.

Ph: 250-331-9140 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

KAUFMAN OAK wall units set of 3, each 30”x72”x16”. Excellent shape $100. Pine computer desk & hutch $75. 339-5015 VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

HOT TUB - Beach Comber, seats 4. Good condition. $6000 or O.B.O 250-337-2172

WE BUY HOUSES

Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

MERVILLE- RURAL setting, cozy 2 bdrm apt w/new upgrades throughout, 15 mins north of Courtenay on bus route off the Old Island hwy.

Coin laundry, parking, storage, huge common ground, communal garden, suits LT tenant.

Cats ok. Refs req’d. Move in allowance. Avail April 1st. $650. + utils. N/S building. Call (250)703-6597.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 1462 SQ. FT. 4 bdrm, 3 bath 7 yr old house with 599 sq. ft. bonus area over dbl.garage on 2 acres in Royston. Near elementary school. 338-1259 or sidney.7@telus.net

Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053

www.webuyhomesbc.com

LOTS LOTS FOR Sale (downtown Courtenay, 632-688 5th St.) Attention Builders and Contractors. “Have you got a deal for me?” Rent, Sales or Lease.

Please call 250-334-9499.

Serious enquiries only.

RENTALS 3 BEDROOM DETACHED RANCHER $265,000.

Own for $600 Mortgage Payment (w/ Rental Income) NO $$$ DOWN $$$ Cash Rebate (OLD ORCHARD) 713 5th St, Courtenay Cozy, cute 3 bdrm, hardwood floors, F/P, 2 full bath, beautifully landscaped, close to all amenities. Comes with Bachelor suite, self-contained and has a separate entrance.

CALL 250-650-3776 Viewings through appointment only!

COURTENAY (5 mins from)Spacious 2300sq ft family home, situated on green belt, ocean glimpses from lrg deck. landscaped, 4 bdrms, 2.5 bath, 3 appls, $374,000. Call (250)334-1779.

ESTATE SALE 2 Bdrm/ 2 car garage

Patio Home Walk to downtown Comox.

Immaculate, private, safe and quiet setting. Very well cared for grounds. Asking below market at $295K as a private sale. Will be listed at $309K after Mar. 15.

Wonderful neighbors.

250-338-1977

HOUSES FOR SALE

TOWNHOUSES

Apartments•Condos•Suites 103-1111 Edgett 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 4 Appls., $750/mth Avail. Mar 1st 301-4685 Alderwood Pl. 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 appls., N/S Pet with deposit $1050/month Avail. Mar 1st 226 - 2300 Mansfield 2 bed, 2 bath N/S, N/P 6 appls., $1050/mth Avail. Apr 1 202-4705 Alderwood 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 5 appls. $850/mth Avail. Apr 15 213-205 1st Street 2 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P 5 appls. $850/mth Avail Apr 1 4C 851 5th Street 2 Bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 5 Appls. $780/mth Avail Apr 1

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units incl. 1 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath and 2 bdrm, 2 bath units, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. Rents from $875/mth.

WALK TO DOWN TOWN CTNY new, modern 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg. N/S, No pets.

Avail.

Immed $900/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $850/mth COMOX DUPLEX 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls., carport, landscaping incl., N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed - $775/mth MUIR RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls., gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, patio, N/S, cat ok w/ref.

Avail. immed. $725/mth HARBOUR QUAY one level waterfront townhouse, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio, N/S, No pets.

Adult oriented. Avail. Apr. 1 $1,300/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Apr. 1 - $725/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE newer 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouses, 5 appls, patio/balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets.

Avail. Apr. 1 - $800/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm,1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, No pets. Avail.

Apr. 1 - $700/mth COLDWELL BANKER ISLAND COASTAL (Property Management Division) 2-3 Bdrm, 3 bath townhouse on Mansfield Dr. Beautifully furnished; fridge, stove, washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets. $1700 per mth.

Close to all amenities.

Contact: Ryan Liebert 250-703-3672

COURTENAY Riverfront Gem - 2br. 2bath grnd flr. sep. entr. amazing view-new woodstove, paint & carpets, upgrades, w/d, 5 min. walk to town. Ref. req. - $900. April 1st 250-7034514 rholly@shaw.ca GREAT LANDLORD seeks great tenant. Spotless 1 bdrm, reno’d, storage. Quiet, secure.

Lndry. Central. 250-335-1599.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor, 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED One bedroom furnished with separate ground entrance. Hydro, wifi cable incld. N.S. N.P. no suit single. Refs req’d. mo. Call 250-338-7937.

suite level and pets, $750

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COUSINS RD. Shop/Warehouse space.

2250 or 1200 sqft. Zoned I-2, 3 phase power & high ceilings. Available soon 250-703-1644/338-7476 evs.

COTTAGES 1-BDRM COTTAGE, 1200 sq.ft. Wood/ electric heat, 4 appl’s, etc. $775. + utils. Fanny Bay. (250)335-2575.

BUYING RENTING SELLING

Call us today to place your classified ad

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APARTMENT/CONDO

250-338-2472

APARTMENTS / CONDOS

COMOX RENOVATED Studio $650/mo and 1 bdrm avail.

Mar. 1st $600/mo. 702-5339 COURTENAY Condo at Puntledge Terrace 2 bdrm, 2BR, available immediately. $800/month ph 780 467 2744 or brenday@telus.net

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING www.bcclassified.com

EXTRA LARGE 2 bdrm. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. $725 mo. Call 250-334-4646.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts” APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.

1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.

250-334-3078

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

RUTHERFORD MANOR

ANDERTON ARMS

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

426 Anderton Ave, Courtenay

2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite.

N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.

Cozy 1 Bdrm in a great location!

Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown and shopping. Includes basic cable. 2 references required.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Call 250-334-9717

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES available in well-managed building. Excellent location close to downtown, ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Well maintained units offer in-suite storage room. House cat accepted with pet deposit.

Contact On-Site Managers for viewing. 250-334-9717

PINES APARTMENTS 1055-10th Street, Courtenay Avail. 2 Bdrm Suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpets and drapes. Coin laundry on-site. No pets. Security deposit required.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Desirable 3rd floor, 3 bdrm condo features 2 baths, 5 appl, gas fireplace & assigned parking in quiet cul-de-sac; located near schools & College; n/s; $1000/month; avail Apr 1.

ARBOUR GLEN Beautifully renovated 2 bdrm condos located near schools, shopping & recreation; feature 4 appl., ground or 2nd level entry, & assigned parking; $750/month; N/S; N/P; avail. Mar 15 and Apr 1

JOSHUA ESTATES 2 bdrm, 2nd level condo located on desirable, quiet cul-desac features new renovations with 5 appl, storage & patio area; ideally located near schools, College, & Aquatic Centre; N/S; N/P; $825/month; avail Mar 15

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS 2 bdrm condos in conveniently located complex offer ground level entry, 2 appl & on site coin-op laundry; located within walking distance to all amenities; N/S; immediate possession; $725/month

ULVERSTON MANOR 2 bdrm suite in centrally located Cumberland apartment block; secured entry, 2 appl, and on site coin-op laundry; N/S; N/P; available Mar.1st; $675/month

DUPLEXES URQUHART DUPLEX Beautifully renovated Courtenay duplex features new kitchen & appl., new paint & new flooring throughout, in addition to other improvements; 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 3 appl, plus shared laundry; fenced, easy to maintain yard; $1050/mo.; immediate possession.

HOMES

DOGWOOD AVE. HOME

Spacious Comox 2 level home features 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 5 appl, deck, fenced yard & large shed; basement level offers family room w/gas fireplace; pet may be considered w/ deposit; $1200/month; avail April 1

KENDAL AVENUE HOME Enjoy 9 foot ceilings, natural gas fireplace, beautiful finishing’s, & deck areas; Features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl, laminate & carpet flooring mix, beautiful kitchen cabinetry & pantry. $1300/month; immediate possession.

Situated in fantastic neighbourhood near shopping, College, Aquatic Centre, & Crown Isle Golf, this 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher features 4 appl, oak cabinets, vaulted ceilings, skylights, carport, fully fenced yard & 10 X 16 shop; security system is installed & can be hooked up; small pet may be considered w/ deposit; avail Mar 1; $1050/month

SCOTT ROAD COTTAGE Beautifully renovated 2 bdrm cottage features 4 appl, & is located on dead end street, moments to ocean; If you’re looking for tranquil and rustic, this is for you! Avail Mar 1; $800/month

NOW OFFERING STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

CONDOS

PASSAGE COURT

5TH STREET E. RANCHER

APARTMENT/CONDO

MEICOR REALTY

VANRIDGE MANOR

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay

123 Back Road, Courtenay

2 bedroom available March 15th and April 1st, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus.

Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent.

Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

To View, Call 250-334-4483

Call 250-703-2570

BEECHER MANOR

ST. BRELADES

1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown - 2 bedroom units feature 1.5 baths. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults.

Bus stop is conveniently located out front.

Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.

Call 338-7449

Call 250-334-9717 to view TOWNHOUSES

TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-334-9717

- BUYING - RENTING - SELLING www.bcclassified.com Call 310-3535

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910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth

DO YOU CARE about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours?

If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. See the difference. Please refer to available apartments listed below.

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

BRIARWOOD 720 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM suite. Very bright and spacious unique floor plan. 950 sq. ft. Recently redecorated.

Large, private patio. Full sized appliances with dishwasher and in suite washer/dryer. Private entry.

Very quiet mature adult neighbours. Three blocks from downtown. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250703-2264.

OAKCREST 1155 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM CORNER suite. Very bright spacious and nicely renovated. Excellent location in central Courtenay. Security entry. Private storage room. Full sized appliances. Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Well managed and maintained. No pets.

Call John @ 250-703-2264.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. Independent Living for Seniors “The Affordable Alternative” TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. Extra large kitchen and dining area. Resident social room.

Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained and well managed building. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated top floor suite.

Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/ dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room.

Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM exceptional suite over 1100 sq. ft.

Full sized kitchen appliances including dishwasher.

In suite laundry. Unique through floor plan - very bright and spacious. Separate eating area in kitchen.

Attractive outlook - just two blocks from Comox Mall.

Huge, private south facing deck. Call Greg @ 250339-1222.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave.

ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Very spacious.

Well maintained and managed. Elevator and Security entry. Two Bedroom also available. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

BRAND NEW 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in Puntledge area, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Feb. 1 - $1,300/mth BRAND NEW Comox home, 3 bdrm & Den, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, family rm, gas F/P, garage, heat pump, fenced yard, w/irrigation system, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed.

- $1,500/mth Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

Houses & Suites 7-1720 13th Street 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 appls. N/S, N/P $700/mth Available Immed.

21-375 21 st Street 2 bed, 1 Bath, 2 Appls, N/S N/P, $650/mth Available Immed.

5797 N. Island Hwy 4 bed, 2 baths, 2 appls, N/S N/P $1150/mth Available Mar 1st 4997 Spence Rd 2 bed, 1 bath N/S, N/P, 4 appls., $900/mth Available Mar. 1st 5990 N Island Hwy 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls, $1100/mth Available Immed.

1240 Mayfair Road 3 bed 2 Bath, 5 appls, $950/mth Available Apr. 15

Prime office space available 1,500 to 3,900 sq. ft. available now.

Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Security elevator.

Air conditioned. Ample parking. Many tenant improvements in place. One of the finest office buildings in the Comox Valley.

For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided.

Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island.

1-(888)331-3279

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

4 LIGHT TRUCK tires 215/70 R16. Low KM’s $100 O.B.O. Call 250-339-7683.

1986 Yamaha FZ600, 24,000 kms on odometer, new clutch pack, new battery, new fork oil and seals, brakes work perfect, tires are good, carbs are synchronized, runs great! $1200.00. Call 250335-2262.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

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CARS 1984 MERCEDES Mint condition, great running order. $1,500 O.B.O 250-338-8402 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, March 9, 2012

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Comox Valley Worship Directory Church of Our Lord Sunday Services 9:30 am at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC

All Welcome www.coolcomox.ca www.namsnetwork.com

BAHÁ’Í FAITH Devotional gathering – with the theme of “Faith,” March 12 at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome. ~~~ ³7KH ¿UVW VLJQ RI IDLWK LV ORYH ´ µ$EGX¶O %DKi www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041gh250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

Sundays 10:30 at the Lion’s Den March 11th:

www.cvuf.ca

Unconditional Love & Joy for All!

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

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250-338-5811

E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

250 BEACH AVENUE

Rev. Maggie Enwright 250-339-3966

Full Wheelchair Access

250 Beach Drive, Comox

Hearing Assistance

www.comoxunitedchurch.com

Services 1st & 3rd Sundays at 4pm

unitycomoxvalley.com

Meeting Each Sunday: Stan Hagen Theatre, N.I. College 2300 Ryan Road

Sunday Service, Church School & Youth Group 10 am Saturday Services Sept - May 5pm

“The church with a heart in the heart of the city”

Nourish Your Spirit. Heal the World.

1-866-853-9866

COMOX UNITED

6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL

www.centralefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron

Lil 250-338-7727 (office)

(ELCIC)

“A place for you: John 14:2 2182 Comox Avenue, Comox

Nursery-Grade 7 Minister: Peggy Jensen

10 AM Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-339-3933

CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH

Comox Community Baptist Church

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Worship & Children’s Program

10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome

at 11 am Followed by a Potluck Lunch Choir Practice Wed. 7:15 pm Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785

Rev. Julianne Kasmer, Minister

www.resonatechurch.ca

250-400-7800

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GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Service 10:30am Guest Speaker:

Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 Full Wheelchair e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca Access comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Sunday Morning Service - 10:00 a.m.

Adult Bible Study - 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School - 11:30 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor

250-338-8454

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

www.gbccv.org • info@gbccv.org

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M.

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312 ‘Jesus is Lord’ Sunday Services 11 am & 7 pm

Pastor Rev. Bill Hall

COME WHERE JESUS FORGIVES ALL YOUR SINS, TAKES AWAY YOUR GUILT AND SHAME. COME WHERE JESUS WILL SET YOU FREE FROM YOUR PAST AND FAILURES AND GIVES YOU NEW LIFE.

Everyone Welcome.

1250 Anderton Road, Comox

250-339-0224

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

WEEKEND LITURGIES Sat: 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass

CONFESSION: Sat: 4 - 4:30 pm & before all masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group; Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

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Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry” (Bethel Church DVD Series) First time registrants - Semester 1 begins Jan 22nd, 2012, (pre-registration is required by Jan 8th, 2012.

FMI contact Drew or Laurie Thomson 250-337-8011

Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

Rev. Charles Scott

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

1st Street & Penrith

~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

web: web.mac.com/shepherdcomox email: shepherdcomox@mac.com

250-890-9262

@ 10:30 am

Independent - Fundamental

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday Worship

250-334-4961

Join us this Sunday

PRESBYTERIAN

LUTHERAN

stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com

(at Comox United Church)

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

Community Church Contemporary Service 9:15 am Traditional Service 11am

St. George’s

Ann Johnstone

Comox Valley

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration

Nordin St., Comox

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Full Wheelchair Access

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

JOIN US IN WORSHIP 9:15 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service Nursery Care & Jr. Church @ 9:15 am Sunday School, all ages @ 11:00 am

PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

www.ctkparish.ca email: ctkparish@shaw.ca

Hearing Assistance

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8am & 10am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

St. John the Divine The Rev. Rodney Ives, Priest in charge 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

Sunday Worship • 8AM & 10AM Book of Common Prayer (Canada, 1962)

CHURCH SCHOOL 10AM

Wednesday Holy Eucharist 10 am

250-334-4331 http:/stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

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Friday, March 9, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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36 HOUR SALE

SAVE 10%-50%

You’ll run out of Y time before you rrun out of choices.

ON SELECT FURNITURE STYLES 4 DAYS ONLY!

Pay Inte No rest for

12 M

KIEFER stationary sofa

reg $1719

$

starting at

ANDERSON recliner

LARSON recliner

reg $689 · now only

$

387

Many Colours Available

reg $1079 · now only

$

487

One Colour Only

Complimentary In-Home Design

$

starting at

As Shown $1079

DREAMTIME 100% leather reclining sofa was $2498 · now only

$

1497

Limited Stock. Taupe Leather Colour Only

La-Z-Boy is the official furniture provider of

was $2448 · now only

SAT: 9:30 - 5:30

SUN: NANAIMO 11 - 5

$

1447

Limited Stock. Taupe Leather Colour Only

Ronald McDonald House Charities

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Victoria 3501 Saanich Road (at Blanshard) ..................... CALL (250) 382-5269 or Toll-Free 1-877-452-5269 Nanaimo 3200 North Island Hwy (Country Club Mall) ........ CALL (250) 756-4114 or Toll-Free 1-866-756-4114 FRI: 9:30 - 7

599

DREAMTIME 100% leather loveseat

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reg $849

CHARLOTTE reclining chair

1099

As Shown $1499

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VICTORIA 12 - 5

*See store for details. Finances on Approved Credit. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Hot Buys Excluded. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price or specification may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct such errors. Sale pricing in effect until March 12th, 2012.