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A total of 15 persons were involved in a seven-vehicle crash Friday around 1 p.m. south of Hamm Road on the Inland Island Highway. Oyster River Fire Chief Niels Holbek told media at the scene a couple of extrications were required in one vehicle. There were no serious injuries, confirmed the B.C. Ambulance Service. Although it was early in the investigation, Holbek said he believed the incident was a chain reaction-type accident. Six people were transported by ambulance to local hospitals — three to Campbell River and three to St. Joseph’s in Comox. All six appeared to have sustained minor injuries, though three of the patients required spinal immobilization.

NIC offering tuition-free ESL courses Record Staff English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are now tuition-free at North Island Colllege (NIC). The Ministry of Advanced Education announced Thursday that ESL courses at 17 post-secondary institutions in the province will now be government-funded. These programs provide language instruction at basic, intermediate and advanced levels to people whose first language is not English. These courses were free for new immigrants in the past, but now the province is extending the free tuition to ensure that everyone has access to the same opportunities as recent immigrants. With the announcement effec-

tive April 1, this means NIC domestic students who enrol in ESL courses during the spring/summer semester — beginning May 1 — will not have to pay tuition. NIC had 22 domestic students enrolled in ESL courses this past semester and the JAN LINDSAY college is hopeful that this number will increase given that tuition is no longer a barrier. “I am very pleased to see the government providing tuition support for immigrants and

Canadian citizens who require English language education,” said NIC president Dr. Jan Lindsay. “Fluency in English is essential for immigrants to be successful in finding employment and assimilating into Canadian culture.” Governmentfunded ESL courses are offered at these other public post-secondary institutions: Vancouver Island University, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Camosun Col-

lege, Capilano University, College of New Caledonia, College of the Rockies, Douglas College, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langara College, Northwest Community College, Northern Lights College, Okanagan College, Selkirk College, Thompson Rivers University, University of the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Community College. According to a Ministry of Advanced Education news release, these 17 public-post secondary institutions delivered ESL training for more than 8,800 domestic students during the 2010-11 academic year. The average full-time ESL domestic tuition was $2,300 at B.C.’s public post-secondary institutions in 2010-11.

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LUSH fundraiser Sunday Join the Comox Valley Bellyfit Live Team, (instructor Leanne Zdebiak-Eni, DJ em.ash & Lotuswear), for the third Bellyfit Live Community Celebration of 2012. Bellyfit is the ultimate in dance fitness for women, combining easyto-follow cardio moves with African, Bollywood, Bhangra and Belly Dance, a Pilates core section, and a yoga inspired stretch. All music will be spun by DJ em.ash, creating an incredibly unique, exciting, fun exercise experience. On Sunday April 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., help us to raise the roof on the Native Sons Hall, while raising awareness and funds for LUSH (Let Us Share the Harvest) Valley Food Action Society, a charitable, non-profit community grassroots organization focusing on food

security. LUSH supports food-related projects to educate and empower the people of the Comox Valley toward personal wellness, community health and environmental stewardship. No previous Bellyfit or dance experience is required, just a willingness to move your body to awesome music and help out our community. Girls aged eight and up are encouraged to join in on the fun. Please 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 LUSH Valley. No pre-registration is necessary. For more information, call Leanne Zdebiak-Eni at 250703-2673, or e-mail leanne@islandpilates.ca. – Bellyfit Live Team

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Auction Early intervention important with autism boosts YANA’s coffers Jocie Ingram

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April is autism awareness month and I would like to share the story of my son Alden who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at the age of three. Alden was a beautiful baby, with big brown eyes and a thick head of hair. I was a lovestruck first time parent— full of pride and optimism for my baby boy, who met all of his developmental milestones right on cue. Just before he turned two, Alden developed a keen interest in numbers and letters that bordered on obsession. “He’s so smart,” people would say, as he read license plates and called out house numbers. He was passionate about the alphabet, and loved magnetic fridge letters, which he lined up with great precision. Though affectionate with us, he had little interest in playing with his peers or baby sister. He had an impressive vocabulary, but his speech seemed muddled. I noticed that he wasn’t too flexible, and would have worsethan-average tantrums if things didn’t go his away. After one such tantrum while attending our local Strong Start program, the co-ordinator suggested that I give the Child Development Association a call. I didn’t fully believe that anything was wrong, but I thought I would err on the side of caution. It was extremely hard to consider that my son might be autistic, and that I might have to seek professional help. Through the next several months, while waiting for a diagnosis, I went through an intense grieving process. I realized that my son might need help and that his life might not be as easy as I had envisioned. While grappling with this new reality, I decided to put my own feelings on the back burner and get on with helping him as

ALDEN, SEEN HERE AT age two, had an early interest in letters. is thriving. He speaks well, a wide range of abilities. best I could. It is now over two years has become much more Regardless of cognitive since I called the Child social, and loves preschool. ability, autistic individuDevelopment Association. He is a charming, intel- als all tend to have some My son has benefitted ligent boy with a great difficulty with social comgreatly from the programs sense of humour. We love munication. With therapy, many autistic the CVCDA children greatoffers, which ly improve. include the Receiving a diagnosis is an Early interinfant developemotional experience for any family. vention is ment program, But with diagnosis comes the good especially support servicimportant es for daycare, news that there is help available. since it is one occupational As with autism or any disorder, of the most therapy and receiving these services can make a critical perispeech therapy. ods of brain We are forworld of difference to the child. development. tunate in that Though autism there is also government funding him for who he is, and by can be diagnosed as young available to further help learning about autism, we as 18 months, it seldom is. Alden develop the skills understand him so much More often it is diagnosed better. at three, or in school-aged he needs. Autism is a complex, children. Autism is a comUnder the direction of a consultant, three inter- developmental disorder mon disorder, affecting ventionists come to our that is present at birth. one in 90. The cause is home to work one-on-one It is called a “spectrum” unknown, but it is believed with Alden. Today, Alden because it encompasses that there is a strong

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BCTF asks LRB to remove mediator from dispute Record Staff The BC Teachers’ Federation went to the Labour Relations Board last Thursday requesting the removal of appointed mediator Dr. Charles Jago. Jago was appointed as mediator in the labour dispute between the BCTF and the BC Public School Employers’ Association at the end of March.

According to a BCTF news release, BCTF president Susan Lambert wrote to Jago on April 2 asking that he step down as mediator. Jago wrote back, saying he declined to withdraw. The BCTF pointed out his lack of mediation experience and is unsatisfied that he will be impartial, citing a 2006 report on public education in B.C. done

by Jago on commission to former Premier Gordon Campbell’s Progress Board. The BCTF said the report’s findings foreshadow positions taken by BCPSEA at the bargaining table and also reflect policy directions laid out in Bill 22. “Obviously, there is a strong linkage between Dr. Jago’s thinking, and the bargaining and policy objectives of this govern-

ment,” said Lambert in the release. “This government has legislated a biased process and appointed a mediator who not only lacks experience, but evidently lacks impartiality as well.” The BCTF said Jago told BCTF representatives that he was asked to review and “wordsmith” a draft of Bill 22 before it was tabled in the Legislature, and he

agreed. The BCTF suggested Justice Stephen Kelleher or Justice Ian Donald, senior judges with extensive experience in labour relations and mediation. Education Minister George Abbott said he is sticking by his choice of mediator. “I have full confidence in the qualifications of Dr. Jago. He is the right person

for the job,” said Abbott in a news release. “Unfortunately, while they (BCTF) initially asked for a mediator to be appointed, the BCTF now seems intent on side-lining the mediation process by asking the Labour Relations Board to have Dr. Jago’s appointment rescinded.” The Labour Relations Board is expected to respond this week.

Mountain centre hosting fundraiser Record Staff The Vancouver Island Mountain Centre will host an Après Ski Party fundraiser on April 21. Running from 4 to 8 p.m. that Saturday, the event will feature an outdoor barbecue, appetizers, a cash bar, live entertainment, raffles and a silent auction with all proceeds going to worthy causes. “Not only is it going to be an incredibly fun event, it actually helps support the Vancouver Island Mountain Centre and emerging athletes on Vancouver Island,” said VIMC administrator Gord Campbell. Tickets are $25 per person, and Campbell noted food is included in the cost. Live entertainment includes Uclueletbased band Left at the Junction. Attendees will have an opportunity to shoot a target with a laser rifle, similar to participants in the Vancouver Island Biathlon Club’s Spring Relay Biathlon Race — but with a laser rifle rather than a real rifle for safety reasons. Many local businesses have donated to the silent auction which will have all sorts of goodies up for grabs. Campbell noted a WestJet pass is one of the items that people can bid on. For tickets or more information, call 250331-9355 or e-mail events@vimss.com. The Vancouver Island Mountain Centre opened in December and is located at Mount Washington at the end of Nordic Road across from the Raven Lodge. It’s part of the nonprofit Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society and run by the non-profit Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Society. It offers outdoor education programs such

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The federal government will provide the remaining $7.5 million to help restore the E&N Railway service from Courtenay to Victoria, officials announced Tuesday at the Via Rail station in Langford. The contribution matches that of the province, which last year announced it would provide $7.5 million to the Island Corridor Foundation, which owns the railway. “Which would give us $15 million out of the $20 million we need to ensure that the railway stays viable,” said Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula, who represents the Comox Valley Regional District on the ICF board. He said the remaining $5 million will be raised possibly through the Island Coastal Eco-

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FIVE-YEAR-OLD NATE GAUDET, left, spends some time with a lamb at the petting farm during Easter at the Barn on Sunday. The pony rides, top, were a popular attraction at the event, which is held annually at the Courtenay Exhibition Grounds, with all proceeds going to the Therapeutic Riding Society. PHOTOS BY RENÉE ANDOR

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Council looking at suites Record Staff Courtenay council gave a tentative goahead to replace a oneunit house on Dingwall Road with six apartments. Notice will be given to adjacent property owners of the proposed development permit with variances, and the matter is expected to return to council on April 16. Kelly Klassen of Klass Enterprises came before council with a proposal to replace a house at 1537 Dingwall Rd. with a multiresidential unit. He said the bottom two suites would be 600 square feet in size and would be designed to accommodate disabled living, which he identified as underserved in the Valley. The four upper suites would be threebedroom units suitable for families. Klassen also pointed out that the existing house is surrounded by multi-family resident units on three sides. He added that the recyclable materials in the existing house would be donated to Habitat for Humanity before the demolition phase. Klassen said the project is intended to create affordable housing in the Valley.

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Community garden growing Renée Andor Record Staff

With the weather finally starting to warm up, things are really getting growing at Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society’s community garden. So far, two 20-bysix-foot garden beds have been planted and four more have been prepared, according to Dawn to Dawn board chair Michael Bergob, adding many people have shown interest in the garden. “We have clients of Dawn to Dawn who will be doing some gardening and we’ve been approached by other homeless people that are interested, and we have some low-income people that have approached us,” said Bergob. Dawn to Dawn’s plan is to create a community garden that Courtenay’s homeless and other community members can contribute to — and receive food from for their efforts. With the garden located behind the School Board office near Grant Avenue and Sixth Street, it’s close to the Sunshine Lunch Club soup kitchen and food will be donated to this organization as well. Dawn to Dawn applied for a grant from the Home Depot Foundation earlier in the year and received $2,500 towards the project. Then, it got permission from the

VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATE AFTER garden beds are prepared in Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society’s community garden. PHOTO BY DIANNE MACLEAN

City of Courtenay to use the land slated for the new RCMP detachment for one year to see how things go. Earlier this month, Home Depot sent half a dozen people to help construct the garden beds, and other supplies such as soil and seeds were donated by various individuals, groups and businesses in the community. Bergob noted that one homeless person in particular, Paul, has worked hard to get the

garden to where it is now. “He was working, helping to build the boxes and move soil and fill and rake and plant, and he stayed after everyone had left (on the work party day),” explained Bergob. The four remaining garden beds will be planted soon, and another part of the property will be planted using the Three Sisters companion planting method where

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Respect farmers’ property “The Comox Valley is The Comox Valley Regional District internationally regard(CVRD) reminds users ed for the diversity and of parks and trails that excellence of the food it increased use during produces and is one of the warmer months B.C.’s finest agri-tourcan pose serious prob- ism destinations,” said lems for area farmers’ B.C. Agriculture Minister Don crops and McRae. livestock. Farms in Recreational “ W h i l e spring is a the Comox use of community great time Valley are to explore a place of parks and greenthe valwork, often ways is part of ley’s recg r o w i n g what make the reational crops and trails, it’s r a i s i n g Comox Valley to everya n i m a l s such a desirable one’s benthat must place to live. Recto not be tamreational use and efit respect pered with to ensure adjacent farmland the farms and livea healthy can co-exist well, stock that p r o d u c t if everyone does border the gets to their part to be trails.” market. When To en- responsible. e n j o y sure enjoyEdwin Grieve ing one of ment of the the many region’s parks and trails, and activities on the trails, to ensure the safety of whether it is cycling, livestock, the CVRD is horseback riding or going for a leisurely asking the public to: • Always keep to the stroll with your dog, trail and avoid going it is important to use onto private farmlands. common sense and • Leave gates and observe the rules. ‘’Recreational use of livestock alone. • Keep dogs community parks and under control at all greenways is part of what makes the Comox times. • Leash your dog Valley such a desirwhen using a trail able place to live,’’ said adjacent to farms with Edwin Grieve, CVRD chair. “Recreational livestock present. • Keep away from use and adjacent farmland can co-exist well, farm equipment. • Leave no litter if everyone does their and avoid the spread part to be responsible.” of weeds. • Respect farm families and their privacy. • Report damaged fencing or vandalism to the CVRD at 250-3346000.

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Advance care planning day set for April 16 Let your voice be heard when you can’t speak for yourself

communicate. Monday, April 16 has been declared National Advance Care Planning Day. What is advance care planning? Advance Imagine, one day, care planning is a prowithout any warning, cess of reflection and you find yourself in a communication, a time hospital in a life-threat- for you to reflect on ening situation, unable your values and wishes, to communicate. Who and to let others know would speak for you your future health and personal and make care preferhealth care ences in the You may decisions event that on your never need your you become behalf? incapable of That’s a advance care consenting q u e s t i o n plan — but if to or refusthat all of ing treatus need you do, you’ll ment or to answer be glad that it’s other care. – and a there … Advance M a r ch , care plan2012 IpsosReid poll indicates ning means having that most have not. discussions with famThe poll found that ily and friends, espe86 per cent of Cana- cially your Substitute dians have not heard Decision Maker – the of advance care plan- person who will speak ning and less than half for you when you canhave had a discussion not. It may also include with a family member writing down your or friend about health- wishes, and may even care treatments if they involve talking with were ill and unable to healthcare providers,

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KidStart celebration Sunday Public invited to Simms Park party to greet runners The public is invited to this Sunday’s community event to celebrate the KidStart Run coming to Courtenay at Simms Park at 12 noon. “Two KidStart volunteer mentors (one past and one present), are so passionate about raising funds and getting the word out about our need for more mentors, that they decided to run 600 km across Vancouver Island this month to do so,” an event spokesperson said. “They will be running into Courtenay on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. with other caring community members joining them for the last five kilometres from Bridges Road along the Old Island Highway to Simms Park.” There will be speakers, including runner

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Musicians pay tribute to Herb Alpert at the Elks Don’t be late Thursday for Alpert’s brassy sound of horns It will be a night with a difference when a group of well-established local musicians combine to perform the much-anticipated tribute to Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass at the Elks Lounge this Thursday, April 12. Spanning a musical career of over 50 years, Alpert built a solid reputation as one of the most successful performing artists of the 20th century. Back in 1962, while attending a bullfight in Tijuana, Mexico, (which featured a local mariachi band), he felt inspired to co-write his first of many hit singles “The Lonely Bull.” Their music has been featured in advertising, TV specials, game shows, and movies — including the title song from Casino Royale. The Tijuana Brass eventually disbanded in 1984, after which Alpert enjoyed a successful solo career in R&B for many years. The “Brass” Jeff Drummond (lead guitar) obtained his Diploma in Jazz Performance from Mount Royal College in 1995. He went on to perform throughout Canada & the UK., touring with many different artists in a variety of musical genres. Drummond has also appeared on national radio and television programs, produced and engineered countless albums, and played with many well known artists. In total, he has accumulated over 20 years as a music educator, which contributes towards a high demand for his skills and services. Mike Eddy is new to the Valley and has had

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his studio. Teaching, recording and playing as often as possible have always been his passion. With a thriving arts and music community such as the Comox Valley, Jacob hopes to be here for a very long time indeed. Bassist Don MacKay moved to the Valley after 30 years of playing, directing, writing and teaching music in Victoria. During his tenure there he played with nearly everyone in the local jazz scene. Don holds a Master’s degree in jazz studies and has written his own composition and arranging method.

He has also travelled extensively with his jazz bands to countries as diverse as Cuba and Japan. Don is an avid supporter of the local jazz scene. Jake Masri was first attracted by the music of Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass before taking up the trumpet at age 11. He also draws his inspiration from classical repertoire to musical theatre to Afro-Cuban/New Orleans, and Bebop styles. Since moving to Comox in 2002, Jake has appeared with Quintessence Brass; 6th Street, Jazztown, Jazz Noir, & Forbidden

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Back by demand: lively Latin sound of Zandhunga When Doris Pacheco arrived in the Comox Valley three years ago, she missed her family in Nicaragua most. But close behind that, she missed the festive culture of Latin America. “So much has changed since I first came,” she says. “I still miss my family, but now we are getting live Latin music here more and more. I never thought I would be dancing salsa, cumbia, merengue, and chacha-cha here. Zandhunga is an excellent band. They play the music I have loved since I was a child.” One of those Zandhunga full-on Latin music experience is coming this Friday, April 13 at La Cabaña de Marcos Mexican Restaurant, a fully licensed locale that is resurfacing as one of Vancouver Island’s top spots to hear live Latin music. A month or so ago, the family-owned local business began presenting live acoustic Latin dinner

ZANDHUNGA RETURNS TO La Cabana de Marcos this Friday. music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6-8 p.m. An excellent response from the community, as well the onset of warmer weather, prompted Cabaña owner David Miranda to host a Latin Dance Party last month, featuring Zandhunga. That show was sold out by early in the evening. ‘Z’, as Zandhunga has become affectionately

known, is a multi-national orchestra currently based in the Comox Valley, led by Mexican-born multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Oscar Robles Diaz. The band also features Kelly Thomas on piano, Britt de la Isla on bass, Jake Masri on trumpet, Fred Sherbourne and Consuelo Dempsey Ortiz on percussion, with Rosa Nuñez Del-

gado and Milena Restan doing backing vocals. “I grew up in the Comox Valley and I’ve travelled all over Latin America,” says Ewee Hall. “These guys are the real deal. The sound is just like I heard in the zocalos (town squares) all over the region. I love it.” He’s clearly not the only one. The dance floor was full of happy bodies

the entire evening at that last ‘Z’ show; the applause was hearty and faces were beaming. “I love that it’s a venue where parents can bring their children, showing them what good fun is all about,” says de la Isla. “At our last show there, I watched parents dancing with each other and with children. Creating such happy experiences is very important to us because in Latin America whole families celebrate together.” ‘Z’ has added new tunes to their ever-expanding repertoire, including a couple of well-known covers of songs made famous by the queen of salsa, Celia Cruz, said Robles. With chef Serafin Antuñez in the kitchen, La Cabaña de Marcos is certainly not a restaurant lacking in flavour. His dishes are elaborate and authentic, far from the commercial and Americanized offerings of franchise Mexican food outlets.

As demonstrated by the last ‘Z’ event, only a reservation guarantees a seat at a Zandhunga night at La Cabaña. The restaurant highly recommends guests secure a seat by coming for dinner. That said, if you plan to salsa, cumbia or cha-chacha the night away anyway and are not too worried about holding down a table, the restaurant welcomes guests even after they are filled to the point of standing (or dancing) room only. Cover is $10 (cash only) at the door, while the restaurant accepts debit and most credit cards. There is no advance ticketing. Music starts at 9 p.m. For more information about Zandhunga, visit www.zandhunga.com and for information about La Cabaña de Marcos Mexican Restaurant, visit www. lacabanademarcos.com. Reservations can be made by calling La Cabaña at 250-703-2639.

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Gogo on stage at Joe’s this Friday Fresh from his Juno nomination for blues album of the year, David Gogo is returning to Joe’s Garage on Friday, April 13. Gogo is one of Canada’s hardest working blues-rock guitarists, and he has a string of remarkable accomplishments to show for it. Gogo has garnered three Juno nominations, the Saturday Night Blues’ Great Canadian Blues Award for a lifetime contribution to the blues in Canada, WCMA Musician of the Year, and has twice been named Maple Blues Guitarist of the Year. Over the years, he has performed with blues and rock legends B.B. King, Bo Diddley, George Thorogood, and numerous others – most recently touring with Johnny Winter on Canada’s west coast. His eleventh release, Soul Bender, is adding even more acclaim to an already impressive list. Soul Bender features outstanding new tracks; some Gogo originals and a few covers that run the gamut of sources and styles (Procol Harum, Elmore James, The Doors, Michael Jackson) but infused with a Gogo twist. The album was recorded by Rick Salt at Lois Lane Studios, where five of Gogo’s previous albums have been recorded. Every effort was made to capture the feel of Gogo’s incredible live shows, and the result showcases Gogo’s best guitar

and vocal performances ever. Soul Bender is a sizzling, hard-rocking blues album that is filled with heavy grooves, grit and emotion. Tickets are limited. They’re available at Bop City Records in Courtenay for the advanced price of $25 or on a first come basis for $30 at the door. Joe’s Garage is an intimate restaurant venue with limited seating. The kitchen opens at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8:30 p.m. Reserved seating is for dinner patrons only. View the menu on line at www.joeson5th. ca. Book your dinner reservations at milo@ joeson5th.ca or call 250-702- 6456 for information.

The winners list for Radio Star, a Canadian national competition for recording artists, was released earlier this month, with Joey Clarkson of Courtenay taking the title of Vancouver regional winner for her single MJ (Get Out). However, Clarkson wasn’t even in the country when she received the news of her win; she has been travelling for nearly two months in the United Kingdom, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ireland, teaching musical theatre and playing live. She was even fortunate enough to be asked to play a new single live on BBC Radio. In celebration of this phenomenal Radio Star win, which includes a prize package of musical gear, Clarkson is teaming up with the Tourism and Hospitality Department of North Island College to put on Joey Clarkson in Concert — a onenight event in the Stan Hagen Theatre on April 13 at 7 p.m. Guests can expect to hear songs from her first album, as well as songs that will be featured on the new album she hopes to publish later this year. “I am hoping to release (my second album) after the summer, so I’m aiming for October,” Clarkson indicated in an interview on BBC Radio in Norfolk, “but things are kind of getting a little busy so I don’t know if that is going to have to be pushed back.” Joey Clarkson in Concert is a project spearheaded by Kathy Trithardt for her Special Events and Conferences course,

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our class, I thought of her first thing.” Tickets for the concert can be purchased at the Zocalo Café on Fifth Street in Curtenay and Cloves Catering in the cafeteria at the North Island College campus, also in Courtenay.

If you would like more information about this show or Joey Clarkson’s coming endeavours, call Kathy Trithardt at 250-6505228 or like Clarkson on Facebook at facebook.com/joeyclarksonmusic. — Kathy Trithardt

Rainbow looking for volunteers Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do with your friends and family this summer? Rainbow Youth Theatre is offering two productions that are sure to delight. Dance Princess Dance is an original play written by the trio of Pippa Ingram, Peter Woodhall and Claudia Woodhall. Peter, the director for this show, is the talented Comox Valley director who also brought to life The Boyfriend, Robin Hood and the Merry Marys, Snow White at the Sid, and most recently Cleopatra in De Nile. Dance Princess Dance is a family musical set in medieval times. It starts in a castle where a mysterious malady befalls the five dancing daughters of the beloved king. Everyone in the castle rallies to find the cause. Perseverance and bravery save the day. Meet a wicked aunt and her slithery entourage, a wise monk, three funny nobles from Valencia and a young hero. There are lots of parts for young to mature. The second production will feature some of the younger actors in the classic tale of Alice

in Wonderland Jr. “Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Roles are plentiful, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters.” — MTI international Aside from a talented cast, RYT is also looking for passionate production members and volunteers to assist in presenting these family-focused shows. Are you interested in

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

directing Alice in Wonderland? Maybe you want to stage manage or plan the choreography? E-mail info@rainbowtheatre.com or contact Pat McKenna at 250-702-6944 to find out more information.

For information about Dance Princess Dance e-mail Peter at pcwoodhall@shaw.ca. Look for Rainbow Youth Theatre’s official summer/fall 2012 kickoff in April. — Rainbow Youth Theatre

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Local freestylers hit B.C. podium On Thursday morning March 29, freestyle skiing competitors woke up on Mount Washington to find that their competition venues were all buried beneath a deep blanket of snow. Event chairperson Simon Stubbs and his organizing committee made a quick call to Mount Washington Alpine Resort staff to organize a plan to salvage the B.C. Freestyle Championships and rebuild the two venues needed for training and competition. Stubbs said, “My heart sank when I looked out the window Thursday morning, all of our club’s hard work was gone. The resort equipment moved in and 20 minutes later we were groomed out and ready to start rebuilding our mogul course.” Stubbs credits the hard work and skill of all the parents that were in attendance, by mid-morning the athletes were back on course training in preparation for Friday’s competition. “We worked like a well-oiled machine, a team of close to 40 parents were onsite, divided into three groups, and each group had their mission to accomplish,” Stubbs said. Athletes representing all corners of B.C. were in attendance for the championships. A total of 181 athletes registered for the three-day competition. Andi Naude from the Whistler Ski Academy was here to defend her title as the top female mogul skier in the province. Naude recently was crowned 2012 Grand Prix winner for the NorAm Freestyle Skiing series and made her first appearance in a World Cup Freestyle Mogul event in France two weeks ago, finishing 17th overall.

STANDING PROUD ON the podium are (left to right) mogul competitors Peter Stubbs (bronze), Jake Little (gold) and Josh Kober (silver). Connor Spence from Penticton (Apex Freestyle Club) was in attendance after returning to B.C. from Quebec on Monday morning after taking the gold medal in the Junior Men’s Single Moguls competition at the Junior National competition held at Le Relais near Quebec City. These athletes along with some local favourites, Peter Stubbs, Dean Robin, Mei Pond, Stewart Walker, Teal Harle, the Heard brothers (Todd, Riley and Max) and a host of other very talented athletes were on hand to entertain the crowds at Mount Washington. Friday morning, course workers and mountain staff were back on the snow shortly after 7:30 a.m. When the athletes arrived an hour later it was like some ‘magic wand’ had

transformed what looked to be a disaster the day before into two spectacular courses for the athletes to compete. The Super Youth athletes, 12 years and younger, competed Friday in single moguls and Saturday in slopestyle. The Youth and Up athletes competed Friday on the slopestyle course, Saturday in single moguls and finished the weekend Sunday with a dual mogul challenge. Highlights of the weekend included 20 medals for Vancouver Island athletes. By Sunday afternoon Mei Pond from Nanaimo had a complete set: gold in slopestyle, silver in duals and bronze in moguls. Todd Heard from Duncan earned three silver medals and Natasha Pegg earned three bronze medals also

in the three-event competition. Comox Valley resident and B.C Mogul Team member Peter Stubbs collected a silver medal in duals and a bronze medal in moguls. Mount Washington’s Stewart Walker earned a bronze medal in duals. Super Youth athletes Kristin Gage of Campbell River and Elizabeth Watson of Courtenay swapped places in moguls and slopestyle events, each earning two medals. Kristin earned the gold in moguls and silver in slopestyle while Lizzy earned silver in moguls and gold in slopestyle. Also from Campbell River, Erin Sketchley earned a gold medal in slopestyle. In the Super Youth division Keaton Heisterman of Nanaimo earned two silver medals,

one in moguls and one in slopestyle. His teammate James Dunn earned a bronze in slopestyle. “Mt. Washington Freestyle Club would like to acknowledge all of the volunteers that worked so hard to make this event such a huge success. ‘You guys all rock,’”event chairman Simon Stubbs said. “Mount Washington Alpine Resort and their dedicated staff worked really hard to make this event for the club become a reality. Every department on the mountain had an integral part in the success of this event and we look forward to hosting even bigger events here on Vancouver Island in the very near future.” For more information on the Mt Washington Freestyle Ski Club, check out www.mwfc.ca.

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FROM LEFT TO right: Kim Jonsson, Lonnie Schopp, Lori Ross, Linda Martin.

Valley rinks do well Comox Valley Curling Club club champions Ron Schmidt and Kim Jonsson headed to Campbell River to compete in the North Island B.C. Club Challenge March 30, 31 and April 1. Both teams lost their first game of a double knockout format but there was no stopping either team from there on. Schmidt, who has won four North Island championships, skipped his team of Norm Cote, 3rd; Jeff Pilon, 2nd; Darren Richards, lead to capture the men’s title against the McCorquodale team from Port McNeill with a last rock victory in the final game. Jonsson, who moved up to replace Deb Goodwin, skipped her team of Lonnie Schopp, 3rd (throwing last rocks); Lori Ross, 2nd; and spare, Linda Martin who played lead. Kim and teammates took a three-game winning streak that ended with cinching first place in the final game against Cadwalder of Port McNeill after a disappointing first game defeat to the local McCurrie team. Kim, Lonnie and Lori have won five of the past eight North Island Challenges and hold the 2011 Dominion-B.C. title under skip Deb Goodwin. The Schmidt and Jonsson teams will join the champions from each of the six regional B.C. Club Challenge Championships at the Pacific International Cup which now doubles as the Dominion Curling Club Championship-British Columbia. The 13th annual PIC will be held April 18-22 in Richmond. The men’s and women’s champions will then compete for the Canadian title in the Dominion Curling Club Championship from Nov. 19-24 at the Scarboro Golf and Country Club.

In other news, the CVCC Ladies league wrapped up the season with the three sub-leagues playing in a single knockout draw on March 27-29 to claim the Ladies Curling Club Championship. The Sherry Gray and Mary Holden teams were the top point holders for the Tuesday Early and Colleen Robson and Deb Goodwin held the point spread for the Tuesday Evening league. The single knockout playdown saw the teams of Gloria Sandberg, LeeAnne Alberti, Sherry Gray and Sandra Gallaway fall to the Goodwin/Robson teams (Holden and Haider withdrew). The match continued with Colleen Robson skipping her team of Melanie Rait, 3rd; Val Schultz, 2nd and Mare Michell, lead against the Goodwin team where Kim Jonsson (throwing 3rd), moved up to the skip position in Deb Goodwin’s absence with Lonnie Schopp, 3rd (throwing 4th); Lori Ross, 2nd and Linda Martin, lead. It was a great game to watch with the first end finishing with a steal of one for Kim’s team when Colleen’s rock under curled to take out only one of the two opponent’s rocks. The next two ends gave one point to each with the hammer but the 4th was a cruncher with the Robson’s team taking four. The game shuffled back and forth to the 7th end where the score was two up for Colleen. Kim’s team, with hammer, set up a great 8th end with three rocks counting. Colleen had to do an in-off shot on a rock at the side 12-foot to force an extra end but her rock hit and stuck giving Lonnie a clear shot to take three for the win. – Comox Valley Curling Club

FROM LEFT TO right: Ron Schmidt, Norm Cote, Jeff Pilon, Darren Richards.

Comox Valley Aquatic Club Sharks swimmer Brooke Lamoureux and her coach Albert Burgund were selected to the Prospects West Training Camp based on Brooke’s performance at the SWIM BC Short Course Provincial Championships. Prospects West is a team composed of 13and 14-year-old swimmers. In total there were 32 swimmers representing B.C., Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan (combined) for a total of 96 swimmers. They flew to Montreal to take advantage of the Olympic Trials venue – the Parc Olympique – the site of the 1976 Olympics. Here they had numerous training sessions and lectures covering everything from hydration, race strategy, stroke mechanics, and psychology just to name a few.

CVAC SHARKS SWIMMER Brooke Lamoureux and coach Albert Burgund. The highlight of the camp was that every evening the swimmers

were able to watch the “finals” session of trials and watch as swim-

mers from all over the country competed for the right to represent Canada this summer in London England. The racing was spectacular and the vibe electrifying. You could not help but get excited: some come-frombehind winners (even from the outside lanes), some disappointments, old stalwarts not making the team, young upstarts taking control and coming out on top. “The camp was very successful and in four years at the next Olympic Trials we expect to see many of the camp attendees battling it out for a spot on the Olympic team,” Burgund said. For a complete set of results go to www.omegatiming.com/index_home. htm#swimming/ racearchives/2012/ Montreal/index_by_ events.htm. – CVAC Sharks

MacKinnon athlete of year Record Staff Sharpshooting guard Ryan MacKinnon was named University of Victoria male athlete of the 2011-12 season last Wednesday during the Vikes’ sports awards banquet at the Victoria Conference Centre. MacKinnon, a graduating fifth-year player out of Comox, was named Canada West first-team all-star and to the CIS national second-team and scored a conference-best 55 three-pointers, finishing with 204 in his stellar career. “I made a lot of friendships over the five years. The wins and losses come and go, but it’s the friends you’ll always keep,” MacKinnon, who graduates to become a teacher, told a reporter.

RYAN MACKINNON ENJOYED a stellar career with the UVic Vikes.

Run4Fun program returns The Comox Valley Road Runners are set to move ahead with their Junior Run Program, every Monday, April 16 to June 4 from 6-7 p.m. “We are ready to run with kids between the ages of 8-14, only $25 per participant,” a CVRR spokesperson said. “We meet at various locations around the beautiful Comox Valley. There is no limit to the number of participants. Please register at Extreme Runners or visit www.cvrr.ca for more information.” The program focuses on fun with some running tips and knowledge thrown in. “We have some very experienced speakers scheduled to share their information. Some great venues and super

THE RUN4FUN PROGRAM is springing into action. running related activities. Highlights include scavenger hunt, poker run, and other fun activities. The party or finale of the program is the CVRR 5th St. Mile. What a great way to celebrate the knowledge the kids have

received through this program!” the spokesperson said. “True to the Comox Valley Road Runners’ mission statement, this program promotes the development and growth of running in the Comox Valley by

providing education, leadership, and social opportunities, along with programs and running events, for runners of all abilities. “So sign up today! Great program! Great price! Great fun!” the spokesperson added.

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Will be held April 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Komoux First Nation’s Band Hall at 3320 Comox Rd. (Dyke Road), Courtenay B.C. All family and friends whose lives he touch are welcome to attend. Please feel free to bring a written memory for “ Jord’s Tool Box”. In lieu of ﬂowers donations to S.P.C.A. appreciated.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CARDS OF THANKS THE family of Ron(choo choo) Larose would like to thank family and friends for their cards,ﬂowers and much needed hugs during this very sad time. Thank you to all of Del’s Trailer Park and surrounding neighbors for coming to our mother’s aid.You all baked,cooked and delivered food to us. Thank you to the paramedics,ﬁrst responders an to the “lady in blue” who we later found out was a police woman. Thank you to the ER staff for your hugs and comforting words. Sincerley The LaRose Family

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IDA MARGARET BURNS, deceased, formerly of 1754 Lewis Avenue, Courtenay, BC, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the executor, c/o Allen & Company, 480 Tenth Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1P6, on or before the 7th day of May, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Catherine L. Miller Barrister & Solicitor 480 Tenth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1P6 (250) 703-2583

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Catherine (Kay) Mosher

Ten years have passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away; God took him home It was his will Within our hearts he liveth still.

David Dyck

1916 – 2012

Born February 23, 1916, on Saskatchewan homestead. Peacefully passed away March 23, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox B.C. Peacefully, sleep comes to a dear beloved heart, quietly, we understand the time has come to part. Tenderly, the love shines on, a never-ending light. Gratefully, we feel it’s warmth and say, sweet dreams, good night. Survived by devoted and loving wife of 38 years, Elizabeth Louise, whose life was joyfully enriched by his presence and deep love. Also survived by and remembered with love by sisters Dora (Sam) Walker and Martha Milligan. Brothers Ted (Eleanor) Dyck and Ben (Rae) Dyck. Daughter Marnie (Jack) Kirk, grandson Daryn (Lisa) Vanstone and two great granddaughters Sydney and Mackenze Vanstone. Nephew Vern (Jean) Walker and nieces Joyce Walker and Janet (Roger) Champagne and many friends. David served his country proudly with British Columbia Dragoons in WWII in Europe as a motorcycle dispatch rider, also instructed in Canada. With his loving wife he enjoyed camping, fishing, woodwork, singing and played guitar. He was a kind and thoughtful man who will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. Cremation has occurred. Many thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospital Staff 2nd floor TCU, who took good care of David, and much appreciation to Dr. A. Bakshi. In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s honour may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Diabetes association. A celebration of his life will happen Saturday, April 14, 2 PM at Comox Legion, Comox. A Poppy Service and refreshments also.

August 26, 1915 – October 21, 2011

A graveside service and internment of ashes will take place on Denman Island at the Denman Island Cemetery on Saturday April 14th at 1:00 p.m.

Stanley HODGSON

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DEATHS A Celebration of Life for Jordan William Flawith A Celebration of Life for Jordan will be held April 14, 2012 at 2PM in the Komoux First Nation’s Band Hall at 3320 Comox Road (Dyke Road), Courtenay, BC. All family and friends whose lives he touched are welcome to attend. Please feel free to bring a written memory for “Jord’s Tool Box”. In lieu of ﬂowers donations to SPCA appreciated.

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born Elsie Marion Lindbloom 1922 in Bengough, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully April 7, 2012 in 7 ,2012 Courtenay, BC. Elyse was the eldest of five children from a farming family who later settled in southwest Manitoba where Elyse went on to raise her own family. She became a licensed practical nurse in her fifties, an accomplishment of which she was very proud. Upon retirement Elyse moved to Vancouver Island. She met and married George Hunt of Courtenay in 1992. Elyse enjoyed many trips in her campers and later cruising with her friend and partner Graeme Langston of Victoria. She was an active member of the Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba and past president of the BC BC chapter. chapter. She She was wasalso alsoaffi affilitated liated with the Eastern Star and the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary. Elyse is pre-deceased by her husband, Horace Bloomfield, son Robert, brothers Oscar, George and Allen and sister Joyce and second husband George Hunt. She is survived by children Les Bloomfield (Louise) of Winnipeg, Brian Bloomfield (Judy) of Courtenay and Deb Bloomfield of Ladner. The family would like to thank Dr Langhans and the Comox Valley Seniors Village for their excellent care and attention. No service will be held at this time.

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(Retired M.W.O, RCAF) (April 19, 1924-March 31, 2012) passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox, B.C., after a brave struggle with cancer. Born to George Robert Hodgson and Jane Elizabeth Hodgson in Hutton Magna, Yorkshire, England, as a “blue baby,” Stanley came to Canada with his family in May 1928 to Renown, SK. At 18 years, Stanley joined the RCAF in 1942, served as an aircraft mechanic during WWII, was a peacekeeper with the United Nations personnel in the Gaza Strip in the 1960s before retiring as a Master Warrant Officer in 1972. Stan loved to fish, garden, golf, read, play musical instruments (self-taught), sing, and keep in touch with family, friends and neighbours. He was an excellent and generous host, who loved to entertain family and friends who came to visit. To his neighbours he was known as the “garden king,” who regularly shared his garden/orchard produce. Many people received gifts of canned smoked salmon and oysters he prepared from his own recipe, which recipe he recently gave to friends at a cooking class he taught. Predeceased by his parents in the 1950s, Stan also survived his brothers and sisters, who passed away as follows: Kenneth (WWII), George (1988), Audrey Jones (1990), Harold (1999), Wilfred (2002), Ronald (2005), Maurice (2009), Gladys Jones (2009), and Basil (2011). He was also predeceased by nieces: Barbara Hodgson, Sandra Runtz, and nephews: Dwight Hodgson and Kenneth Jones. He is survived by his Hodgson sisters-in-law: Anne (Basil), Emma (Wilfred), and Jean (Maurice); cousin, Winnifred Strege (USA), and many nieces and nephews in Canada and the UK. On behalf of Stan we want to extend special thanks to Dr. B. Harris; the doctors, nurses, and staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital at Comox; his former neighbour and friend, Edward Clarke at the Casa Loma residence in Courtenay, his neighbours and friends: Melody Mews and Gary Mews, the Tom and Mary Shaw family, and the staff and regulars at The Griffin. Notification of memorial gathering(s) and internment of Stan’s cremains in his parents’ grave at Watrous, SK., will be made at a later date.

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Sales Specialist

Finance Specialist

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location. Guaranteed $11/ hour, 25% proﬁt sharing, paid overtime, beneﬁts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1866-472-4339 today for an interview.

JACOBS FIELD Services Ltd. (Maintenance) is looking for a General Foreman with oilﬁeld experience for a Northern BC site. Person will live in Dawson Creek or Fort St. John. Send resume to fax 780-485-6722, humanresources@ tritonprojects.com

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Successful Discontent. Are you already successful but looking happy where you are? Are you looking for a place where you will be appreciated and you can ﬂourish? We are the right place with a mature business and strong leadership looking for you! The successful candidate will have: ~ Minimum 3 years experience ~ A loyal clientele ~Internal motivation and a great team player! Apply in person with resume to Eden Street Salon and Day Spa, 2701 Eden Street, Campbell River.

SUPPORT STAFF Casual/PT, needed with potential for FT in group home setting to work with individuals with high needs or behavioral challenges. Must be able to work independently and with a team Day/Evening/Night/Weekends shifts; must undergo job shadow prior to being considered for employment. Beneﬁts with FT position after probationary period. Please forward cover letter/resume to markdm@shaw.ca WELLNESS RETREAT Program Leader, Coastal Trek Resort, Courtenay BC, $35,000. Permanent position. info@coastaltrekresort.com

INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy Computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

MEDICAL/DENTAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

GARDENING

LANDSCAPING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

AFFORDABLE HOUSECLEANING. Comox Valley area. $20/hour. Supplies included. 250-465-1920

INMAN WORKS Lawn cutting, roof repair, dump run’s, light plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry. Call Ike 339-0064

AFFORDABLE MOWING. I’m a young guy looking for some honest work. I own a truck with some tools. Give me a ring at 250-702-2164 to discuss price.

~ ~ ALL AWAY ~~ RUBBISH / JUNK REMOVAL

DEMELO LANDSCAPING

* Wood * Metal * Rock * Concrete

See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646

*Residential Cleanups *Household

DEPENDABLE HOUSECLEANING. You will not be disappointed! Call Laura at 250-650-1423

COUNTERTOPS

HEALTH PRODUCTS HERBAL MAGIC Limited time offer -save 50%!! Lose weight and keep it off. Results guaranteed! Don’t delay call now 1800-854-5176.

DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES 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

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AUCTIONS

“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967”

Next Auction: Thursday, April 12 » 6pm

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

THE North Island Students Union is hiring a part-time Organiser based out of the Courtenay campus of NIC. Nonproﬁt experience preferred. Email resumes to organiser@nisu.ca or fax 250.716.9184.

TRADES, TECHNICAL CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. john@raidersconcrete.com

WE’RE ON THE WEB

WAYNE’S HANDYMAN & Reno. Service. 20+yrs exp. in carpentry, decking, fencing, framing, ﬁnishing, drywalling, mudding, painting. Small jobs ok. 250-339-0879

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

HOMES FOR RENT

APARTMENT/CONDO

HANDYPERSONS

HOMES FOR RENT

Too many items to list! Next week: 7 skids of new restaurant equipment & more!

www.advancedpm.ca

250-338-2472

APARTMENTS / CONDOS LAKE TRAIL APTS

Secured entry building includes 2 appl. in each suite & on site coin-op laundry; FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; all master bdrms have walk in closets; 1 bdrm unit is main level, beautifully renovated & features all new laminate flooring & paint throughout & has a patio area; $650/month; 2 bdrm is a 3rd floor corner suite with recent renovations & large deck; $700/month; units for immediate possession

ARBOUR GLEN

Beautifully renovated 2 bdrm condos located near schools, shopping & recreation; feature 4 appl., 2nd level entry, & assigned parking; $750/month; N/S; N/P; immediate possession

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; immediate possession 1 bdrm suite in centrally located Cumberland apartment block; secured entry, 2 appl. & on site coin-op laundry; N/S; N/P; immediate possession; $595/mo

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

Bright, 2 bdrm units feature main & second level entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; ideally located near all amenities & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $700/mo; immediate & May 1 possession

TRUMPETERS LANDING

Gorgeous 2 bdrm suite ideally located on Courtenay Airpark Walkway & near all amenities; features 6 appls, 2 baths, cork floors, 2 decks, underground parking, & much more; N/S; N/P; avail May 1; $1200/month

DUPLEXES JASON

Check out our website, for full ad. Viewing: Wed. 9-5 & Thurs. 9-6 Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

MOA Required by a Comox Valley Medical Practice for 20 + hours/week. Please drop off your resume with a hand written cover letter to Drawer #4489 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7.

JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, C.R. 250-914-3532 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)

ULVERSTON MANOR

1358 Marwalk Crescent 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

MISC SERVICES

* Green Waste

Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668 PETS LIVESTOCK QUALITY HAY $5.00 a bale. Price Reduced. Barn clearing special. 250-337-8732. msg.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $200 TABLE SAW, 10” craftsman w/stand. Used very little, $150. 250-703-9522

APARTMENT/CONDO

LEGAL SERVICES

Tutoring • K-12 • Reading/Writing • Math • Study Skills • Homework Help • Academic Assessments • Certiﬁed Teachers

Ltd.

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.

ELECTRICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

CAMPBELL RIVER

www.westcoastfountains.ca

AFFORDABLE cabinets and countertops, 250-850-9915 W W W . C O A S T C A B I N E TRY.CA

ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

250-897-1010 SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneﬁts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

NEEDED. HEAVY Equipment Technicians and Maintenance personnel for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403-556-7582 or email: pdunn@parklandpipeline.com

EDUCATION/TUTORING

LEMARE LAKE LOGGING is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Contract Coastal Hand Fallers • Hooktenders • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime with union rates and beneﬁts. Please send resume by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofﬁce@lemare.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

FITZGERALD DUPLEX

Immaculate 1/2 duplex centrally located in Courtenay features 2 bdrms, 2 baths, hardwood flooring, 5 appl, large living area & fenced back yard; N/S; N/P; No yard work!! Landscaping is included! Ideal for mature couple; $1000/month; avail April 15 w/possibility of early possession

HOMES

TRUMPETER CRES RANCHER

FOR YOUR MARY ANN ROLFE B.Sc, M.Ed REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR Approx. 25 Years Experience E.M.D.R. & Clinical Hypnosis Relationship counselling, trauma, mental and physical health issues, chronic pain, addictions.

WorkSafe B.C., I.C.B.C. & other 3rd Party Coverage 457 Cliﬀe Avenue • Courtenay • 250-339-9730 (as of May 1st ~ #300-841 Cliﬀe Avenue)

Beautifully finished rancher in desirable East Courtenay subdivision features 3 bdrms, main bath + ensuite w/makeup vanity, central vac system, gas f/p, hot water on demand, garage, large deck, fenced yard, & more; backs on to trails & near schools; $1500/month; pets may be considered w/ deposit; avail May 1

URQUHART PLACE HOME

Fully renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home w/beautiful solarium features, 5 appl, garage, & tiered backyard for the gardening enthusiast; walking distance to schools & Puntledge Park; $1100/mo; immediate possession

KENTWOOD MOBILE

Recently renovated 2 bdrm mobile is rural living, but minutes to town; features 4 appl & small yard; book a viewing! $800/ mo; immediate possession

TOWNHOMES 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! Immediate possession; $800/month

EDGETT MEWS

www.rolfecounselling.com E-mail: rolfecounselling@telus.net

Quiet townhouse complex conveniently located in West Courtenay features corner town-home unit w/living down & 2 bdrms up; 5 appl, semi-private patio, & covered carport; N/S; N/P; $850/mo; immediate possession

To advertise in this feature call the Comox Valley Record at 250-338-5811 or email features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

NOW OFFERING STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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

BERKSHIRE MANOR 825 Harmston Ave. TWO BEDROOM suite. Very bright and spacious corner suite, unique floor plan. 950 sq. ft. Recently redecorated. Large, private deck. Full sized appliances with dishwasher. In suite storage room. Very quiet mature adult neighbours. Three blocks from downtown. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250703-2264.

CEDAR MANOR 463-12th Street TWO BEDROOM suite. Very bright and nicely renovated. New kitchen. Excellent location three blocks from downtown. Security entry. Unique layout. Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Well managed and maintained. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250338-0267.

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. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, April 11, 2012

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

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.

N. COURTENAY, $1200 mo + utils, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 acres, F/S, 3300 sq ft, dbl garage, fruit trees. N/S, no dogs, avail June 1. Call 778-997-7423.

1024 SQ.FT. of ofﬁce space in medical building on 5th St in Courtenay, near Fitzgerald, starting June 1. Perfect for a

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BROIL KING Signet BBQ - 3 tube burners, rotisserie. 18 month old. $425 O.B.O 250-898-4683 DIY STEEL Building deals! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

Apartments•Condos•Suites 205-111 Edgett Rd 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 4 appls. $725/mth Avail. May 1 303C 698 Aspen 2 Bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $850/ mth Avail. May 1 44-1535 Dingwall Rd 2 bed, 1 bath N/S, N/P 4 appliances $795/mth Avail. May 1st

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 737 SQ.FT., or 1474 sq.ft., or larger if needed, good exposure, parking and access at Cliffe and 20th, Courtenay, $10.75/sq.ft. plus triple net & HST. Call 250-335-0351. 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. WAREHOUSE SPACE for lease 1000sqft. Unheated O.H.door $600mth. +utilities 250-334-7146

physio, chiropractor or podiatrist.

taegan.is@gmail.com

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. 4640B Northland Place 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. S Garage, $1025/mth Available May 15

COURTENAY. Stress-free space for rent. RMT Looking to share established clinic. Chair for reﬂexology, hydraulic table for massage. Very low rent. Call (250)218-0201.

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, UPPER RIVERFRONT - 1 bdrm.upper ﬂoor apt. Self contained Fantastic view. $875 includes hydro/heat. N/S. Refs. 338-6000

TOWNHOUSES

FOR SALE AT BEAUTIFUL SARATOGA BEACH price $419,000 8799 Clarkson Drive. approx 2800 sq ft , 4 Bdrms, 2 & ½ Bathrms, Sunroom, New Roof, Wrap around Deck, 2 Car Garage, Fish pond, Garden.

(250) 337-8742 PATIO HOME, 2300 Murrelet Dr., Comox, 1508 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, dbl garage, large patio/garden areas, 2 yrs old, strata fee $167 mo, $345,000. Call 250-941-1300 or email: russ2su@yahoo.ca

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

OTHER AREAS NOVA SCOTIA Rural waterfront lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. 1-902-5222343 www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO COURTENAY- 1 bdrm, central location. Recently updated, top ﬂoor, inclds microwave. NS/NP. $650./mo. Available Now. Call (250)339-9999. COURTENAY- 2 bdrm condo in mature 19+ building, brand new custom design kitchen, avail immed, $850 mo. Call (250)338-0879. COURTENAY WEST- 2 bdrm 900sq ft grd ﬂr condo, 5 appls, in suite W/D, garden patio, private parking, clean & quiet. Avail May 1. $750/mo. NS/NP. 2yrs refs req’d. 250 218-1600. MT. WASHINGTON, fully furn’d condo, 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, insuite laundry, underground prkg, elevator, N/S, N/P. Avail until Dec. 1, $750 incls all utils. 780-404-4184.

UNION BAY- cozy 1 bdrm cottage. Furn’d or not. 5 appls hydro incld. NS/NP. $800. Avail Now. (250)335-3063.

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 1075 Edgett Road, 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.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEED

TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units incl. 2 bdrm & 2 bdrm/den, 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 $1,000/mth. BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, patio, N/S, cat ok w/ref. Avail. immed. $725/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. Immed - $700/mth STONECROFT VILLAGE steps to downtown from this 2 bdrm & hobby rm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, underground pkg, storage & bike rm, N/S, No pets. Adult oriented. Avail. May 1 $1,150/mth MUIR RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $775/mth LORELEI APTS Bachelor &2 bdrm avail., 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, adult orient. N/s, No pets. Avail. May 1 $500 & $650/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 5 appl, balcony, N/S, cat ok w/ref. Avail. May 1 $775/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bdrm townhouse, 4 appls, patio, new paint & ﬂooring, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $750/mth

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Cozy 1 Bdrm in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown and shopping. 2 references required.

We Will Pay You $1000 All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval)

WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in April, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888-593-6095 www.creditdrivers.ca

YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES available in wellmanaged 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

RYAN COURT 1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay Close to North Island College includes washer and dryer in suite. Clean and modern 1 Bedroom. Cat okay. Lease required.

Call 250-338-7449

PINES APARTMENTS

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

Avail. 2 Bdrm Suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpets and drapes. Coin laundry on-site. No pets. Security deposit required. For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

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

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS

1252-9th St, Courtenay Spacious & completely renovated 3 bedroom suite, in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667 CONDOS

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today! CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER.. For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS

Call 250-334-9717

1055-10th Street, Courtenay

TOWNHOUSES

www.pennylane.bc.ca

COMOX, MAY. 1, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1250 sq ft rancher, 5 min walk to downtown, 5 appls, N/S, N/P, 2 car attached garage, some gardening req’d, $1200 mo, 250-203-3763.

450-19th Street, Courtenay

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Loans or

www.pennylane.bc.ca

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, 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.

ANDERTON ARMS

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

BRAND NEW 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in Puntledge area, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,250/mth WALK TO DOWNTOWN COMOX 2 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 $1,200/mth WALK TO DOWNTOWN CTNY 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, workshop, garden, shed, N/S, small pet neg. Avail. June 1 $1,100/mth OCEAN VIEW 3 bdrm, 2 bath home close to Seal Bay, 5 appls, 2 F/P’s double garage, fam. rm., N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 $1,250/mth COMOX OCEAN VIEW CHARACTER HOME 4 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 3 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd. RV pkg, walk to downtown, N/S, sm. pet neg. Avail. May 1 - $1500/mth COMOX CUL-DE-SAC 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, F &S, fam. rm., Lrg. yard., N/S, sm. Pet considered. Avail. May 1 $1100/mth

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

426 Anderton Ave, Courtenay

$1100./MO. 3-BDRM home on Royston Rd. Large lot, F/S, NS/NP. Ref’s. (250)338-6689.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

PARK PLACE

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

WE BUY HOUSES

APARTMENTS

5797 N. Island Hwy 4 bed, 2 baths, 2 appls, N/S, N/P $1150/mth Available Immed.

CUMBERLAND- 3 bdrms in newly renovated duplex, walking distance to downtown. F/S, W/D. N/S, N/P. Refs req’d. $950 + utils. Avail May 1. Call (250)650-2493.

HOMES WANTED

MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts”

COURTENAY, 2-3 bdrm, newer townhouse in quiet complex, over 1700 sq ft + rec room. Avail May 1, $1300 mo. Call 250-218-5608.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COURTENAY - Furnished 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath duplex for rent. Available for 15th of April. Great location close to school, bus route and backs on to a forest. NS/NP $1100 Ref required. Rick 250-703-6535

MEICOR REALTY

289B Nim Nim Pl 4 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P 6 appls., S garage, $1150/mth Available Apr. 15

215 Spindrift Road 3 bed, 2 bath N/S, 3 appls., D Garage, Oceanfront $1575/mth Available May 1

PACIFIC COURT

VANRIDGE MANOR

1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay

123 Back Road, Courtenay

2 bedroom available May 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.

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Reduce your tax bite to tax nibble With the right strategies it might be possible to reduce your tax bite to a tax nibble. Start by taking advantage of every tax credit available to you. • Basic personal tax credit — raised to $10,527. • Spouse/equivalent to spouse and/or eligible dependent credit – for an eligible partner and/or dependent with a net income of less than $10,527. • Caregiver credit – up to $4,282 for care of an infirm or elderly relative in your home. • Disability credit – transfer unused portion to a supporting relative. • Medical expenses credit – generate the largest credit by combining expenses on the return of a lower earning spouse and/ or by choosing the most advantageous 12-month period for unclaimed expenses ending in the current taxation year. Personal health insurance plan premiums including those for travel insurance may also be eligible. Check the extensive list of eligible expenses at www.craarc.gc.ca. • Charitable donation credit – maximize by combining donations on one tax return or carrying forward to

Get to feeling fabulous Comox Valley Mental Health and Addiction Services is offering a live interactive workshop on How to Improve your Self-Esteem. Imagine what your life would be like if you had fantastic selfesteem. What if you felt really good about yourself every day, no matter what? Having fabulous self-esteem is the key to having it all. If you would like to dramatically and permanently increase your self-esteem then this workshop is for you. Go ahead and register today, you deserve to feel fantastic now. Space is limited. This session is free and open to the public. The workshop will be held April 16 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Cedar Room, Public Health, 961 England Ave., Courtenay. Call 250-331-8524.

achieve higher tax rate for contributions over $200. Claim previously unclaimed donations for a five-year period. Boomers and older • Age credit – for those over 65 with a net income below $76,541. Transfer unused portion to supporting spouse. • Pension income credit – claim up to $2,000. Transfer unused portion to eligible spouse. • Pension income splitting – may be advantageous to allocate half of your qualifying pension to a lower-earning spouse.

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DOBBELSTEYN Children • Children’s art tax credit — up to $500 per child against eligible fees for arts programs. • Children’s fitness credit – up to $500 per child against eligible fees for a physical activity program. • Credit for children born in 1994 or later — $2,131 per child. • Childcare – claim babysitting/other childcare expenses

Museum offering spring break fun Spring break fun is back at the Courtenay Museum. This year, the museum will offer the following programs: April 11 Wacky Science: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This fun and educational program is packed with experiments and crafts. Magic mud, polymer putty, cabbage juice indicator and erupting volcanoes are just a few of the exciting activities that make up this class. Children will also take part in group activities, games and discussions. April 12

Dinosaurs & Fossils: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This hands-on program introduces children to the exciting world of paleontology. Learn how fossils are formed, make a mould and cast of a fossil to take home, tour the museum’s paleontology exhibits featuring prehistoric marine reptiles and learn how to identify local fossils. Classes are geared for children ages five to 12. Call the museum at 250-334-0686 or check the website at www. courtenaymuseum.ca for more information. — Courtenay and District Museum

that allow you or your spouse to work or take a training course. Must be claimed by lowerearning spouse. • Adoption expenses – claim up to $11,128 for an adoption finalized in 2011. Credit can be split between adoptive parents. Students • Claim eligible tuition fees, education and textbook costs, and interest on student loans – the supporting parent, spoouse or grandparent of a student may be able to claim all or a portion of the tuition, education and textbook amounts when transferred to you to a maximum of $5,000. Other tax-trimmers

• Company pension plan contribution for 2011 – deductible within limits. • Public transit credit – claim the costs of monthly passes/electronic payment cards. • First-time home buyers’ credit — $750 for certain homebuyers who acquired a qualifying home after January 27, 2009. Now that you’ve checked out this tax credit check list, check with your professional adviser for other strategies that could further reduce your tax bite. J. Kevin Dobbelsteyn is a certified financial planner with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. His column appears every Wednesday.

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CALENDAR Editor’s note: There’s a new method to spread the word about your community events. Try our new, improved online calendar. Scroll down the mainpage of the Comox Valley Record website (www. comoxvalleyrecord.com) until you see a calendar off to the right. Click on Add Your Event and follow the prompts. 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.

Wednesday, April 11 EVERGREEN Seniors Drama Club Showcase, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1:30 p.m. 2 stage plays: The Wallet & Welcome to Acceptance. Tix $5/person, at office. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniorsclub. org.

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I Shall Not Hate: Moving Forward from Forgiveness to Compassion Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, speaking on compassion as a road to reconciliation. Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 – 9 PM Mark R. Isfeld School Gym 1551 Lerwick Road Dr. Abuelaish will sign copies of his book “I Shall Not Hate” following his speech. Copies will be available for sale. Tickets on sale now: $15 (general seating, cash only) available through Laughing Oyster Books in Courtenay, Seeds Food Market in Cumberland, Videos ‘n More in Comox and at the Sid Williams Theatre Ticket Centre or online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com (credit cards accepted).

C.V. CANADIAN Hard of Hearing Association meeting, Tsolum Building, Lewis Park, 10 a.m.–noon. All welcome. FMI: Sarah 250-339-5770.

Friday, April 13 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Tsolum River walk; meet at Headquarters Rd. fairgrounds/curling rink parking lot, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Michelle 250-331-9158, Maggie 250-871-1707, www. cvnewcomers.net.

Saturday, April 14 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. C.V. DAHLIA Society annual tuber sale, 1432 Lupin Dr., Comox (Anderton to Thurber & left on Lupin), 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Demo & Q&A. FMI: Jeanine 250-337-8985, Linda 250-339-9157. COMOX Seniors present Fashion & Comedy show, d”Esterre House, 2401 Beaufort Ave., 2 p.m. Fashion presented by Salvation Army Thrift Store. Tix: $7.50/members, $10/guests, available at d’Esterre House.

Sunday, April 15 C.V. DAHLIA Society annual tuber sale, 1432 Lupin Dr., Comox (Anderton to Thurber & left on Lupin), 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Demo & Q&A. FMI: Jeanine 250-337-8985, Linda 250-339-9157. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. C.V. MONARCHIST League meeting, 2173 Tull, Courtenay (home of Barbara & John Frame), 2 p.m. Planning for celebration of Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Monday, April 16

Conference on Apology and Forgiveness: Moving Forward on a Path of Healing Friday, April 27 from 8:30 – 4:30 North Island College, Courtenay, Stan Hagen Theatre A conference for professionals and volunteers in education, youth, seniors and other social services, victims services, restorative justice, faith communities, and the general public. No conference fee, but registration required – forms and further information available from the Community Justice Centre at www.CJC-ComoxValley.com, click on Conference and Training opportunities.

COMOX Seniors Association presents Beginner/Beyond Beginner dances with Eric Lam: waltz 3 p.m., jive 4:10 p.m., d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave. $10/members, $12/guests. Private coaching available. FMI/registration: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com.

Tuesday, April 17 COMOX Seniors Association presents Beginner/Beyond Beginner dances with Eric Lam: waltz 3 p.m., jive 4:10 p.m., d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave. $10/members, $12/guests. Private coaching available. FMI/registration:

Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com. ST. JOSEPH’S Hospital Auxiliary Society meeting, upper hall Comox Legion, 1:30 p.m. All guests welcome. FMI: 250339-1407.

Wednesday, April 18 INTERNATIONAL Coin Collectors buying coins, paper currency, gold & silver from general public, Holiday Inn Express, 2200 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. HEART Support Group Comox Valley Chapter meeting, Comox Rec Centre, 1855 Noel Ave., 7 p.m. Support for all with heart procedures, & spouses. Guest speaker Rita Valens on pacemakers. All welcome; free. FMI: 259-3395349;

Thursday, April 19 INTERNATIONAL Coin Collectors buying coins, paper currency, gold & silver from general public, Holiday Inn Express, 2200 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Friday, April 20 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Finding Fanny Bay walk; meet at Staples’ recycling area, lot close to Mark’s Work Wearhouse, 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Gina 250-890-9336, Ruth 250-3394584, Michelle 250-331-9158, www.cvnewcomers.net. INTERNATIONAL Coin Collectors buying coins, paper currency, gold & silver from general public, Holiday Inn Express, 2200 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. EVERGREEN Seniors At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniorsclub.org. EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Dan & Mark, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www. evergreenseniorsclub.org.

Saturday, April 21 EVERGREEN Seniors Spring Garage Sale, Rotary Hall & lower lobby, Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. All welcome. Food service 8 a.m.–1 p.m. FMI: 250-3381000, www.evergreenseniorsclub.org. INTERNATIONAL Coin Collectors buying coins, paper currency, gold & silver from general public, Holiday Inn Express, 2200 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FRANCOPHONE Association presents Maple Sugar Shack Brunch, Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, 11 a.m. Bilingual & family event, live band, magnificent traditional menu, taffy pull & more. FMI: www.afvc.ca, 250-3348884. LAKE TRAIL Middle School Earth Day, 805 Willemar Ave., Courtenay, 1–4 p.m. Free admission. KidsZone, community garden, nature walks, films & food. Co-presented by Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections & World Community SHIATSU workshop, Lewis Centre, Lawn Bowling Bldg., 489 Old Island Hwy., Courtenay, 3–5 p.m. Presented by Adam Gottlieb for those with hand/wrist/arm pain from repetitive work FMI: 250-589-8655, workshops@ adamgottliebshiatsu.com. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AGM, Common Room, Creekside Commons, 2202 Lambert Dr., Courtenay, 7 p.m. (Park on Morello or Arden Rd & walk down as guest parking limited to 5 spots.) FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com. OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club Salty Dog Special w/callers Fran & Roger Archambault & cuers Lorna & Carmen Corbet, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30–10 p.m. FMI: Cathy or Guy 250-3387942.

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New IPBC chapter a‘huge boon’ for local business A prestigious association of professional bookkeepers has a presence on the North Island. The recently-formed Vancouver Island North chapter of the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada is comprised of 13 members in the Comox Valley and Campbell River. “This is a huge boon for local businesses,” says Sherri-Lee Mathers, who runs Balsam Way Bookkeeping and who spearheaded the new chapter. “A local chapter will put the educational and professional development resources of the IPBC within reach of North Island bookkeepers, which ultimately benefits the local businesses they serve.” Mathers, who became the Comox Valley’s first certified professional bookkeeper (CPB) in 2010, said the IPBC has given her ‘big business’ access to bookkeeping resources — from tax changes to Cloud-based software — that she would not otherwise be able to

SHERRI-LEE MATHERS OF Balsam Way Bookkeeping has spearheaded a local chapter of IPBC.

Perfumer addresses ‘scentaphobia’ Anita Kalnay has heard it all: ‘I hate perfume;’ ‘I haven’t worn perfume in years;’ ‘I think you’ve taken on a losing battle introducing perfumes to a fragrance-free world.’ “I’m very sensitive to fragrance myself and yet I love my work as an aromatherapist and natural perfumer,” says Anita Kalnay, a 20-year veteran of the aromatic industry. “The ‘I hate perfume’ rally is like a record that keeps skipping.” Kalnay coined the term ‘scentaphobia’ to describe the vigilant ‘fear of fragrance’ that seems to penetrate society as fast as a scent molecule can travel. While awareness of fragrance is a concern, she believes it does not mean that all fragrance is bad – that’s the myth. Kalnay will give a free 20-minute talk to shed some light on ‘scentaphobia’ at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Spirit Fair at the Comox Band Hall. It is her first local launch of the new Flying Colors Natural Perfumes she has been creating over the last four years through her training as a natural perfumer. The annual spring fair, hosted by Mystic

Vancouver Island, is just the place to dispel the myths of fragrance and ignite support for her perfume passion. “It’s an established art form in France now, as well as a therapeutic process,” Kalnay said. “When artistry and therapy come together,

the result is ‘blooming’ beautiful.” Drop by the Flying Colors booth to take a sniff. For more information visit www.genieinabottle.ca or call Kalnay at 250-650-1204. To learn more about the Spirit Fair, visit www.mysticvancouverisland.com.

access as a bookkeeper. She points to the IPBC’s online webinars and members’ forum, educational seminars and supportive culture as keys to her success. Julie Boschman of Reynen Business Services in Campbell River is co-regional developer of the new chapter. A River City institution since 1983, Reynen Business Services employs five CPBs. Owner Dan Reynen said there is a simple reason why he only hires IPBC members. “They know their stuff,” he said. “IPBC members are required to pass a certification exam and meet some high standards for continuing education. I’ve always been impressed by the professionalism and expertise of the IPBC-certified bookkeepers I’ve worked with.” The first meeting of the North Island chapter is scheduled for May 7 at Carmie’s Café in Cumberland. Joe Renooy, CA, business advisor and agriculture specialist, will speak about the challenges of bookkeep-

ing for an agricultural business. Future meetings will feature presentations on topics such as incorporation, bookkeeping for the trades and third-party liability of bookkeepers. The IPBC has more than 800 members across Canada. Estab-

lished in 2007, its mandate is to institute professional standards for the Canadian bookkeeping profession. For more information on the IPBC, or to find a member in your area, visit www.ipbc.ca. Balsam Way Bookkeeping can be found online at www.balsamway.ca.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Joanna Ross Editor: Mark Allan Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 250-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Give kids gift of health The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology wants children to move more and sit less, essentially, so they won’t become fat. The group wants them to grow up healthy and this past week released what it says are the first guidelines for the ‘early years’. Not surprisingly, they call for less screen time – TV, laptops, iPods and smart phones. No doubt kids today spend a lot of time staring at such screens – watching videos, playing games, browsing and texting. But many are also active – walking to and from school, playing sports, taking part in track and field, martial arts or dance. They ride bikes, run and skateboard. Still, many are overweight. The main reason isn’t so much screen time as what they put into their bodies: sugar and fat. And it’s not just pizza and pop, hamburgers, chips or cookies. So-called sport drinks can contain as much sugar as a slushee. Specialty coffees and hot chocolate are loaded with calories. We consume such products despite healthy eating programs devised and promoted by our provincial government, even though we know better. We do so out of convenience and because many items that aren’t healthy taste good. So have a little, not a lot – and not often. Buy more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meats. Grow lettuce and berries in pots on your deck. Turn off the TV, the video game console, take away the iPods and cellphones. Cook and eat together, as a family, even if only once or twice a week. It’s a good habit to get into. People are busy, but they can also be lazy. Start by setting a good example for your kids, and hopefully they’ll develop the healthy habits the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology so desires. All it takes is will. Consider it a gift – their health. — Nanaimo News Bulletin

Record Question of the Week This week: So far, 34 per cent of respondents say they turned their lights out for Earth Hour on March 31. Did you do your bit to help raise awareness about the need to take action on climate change? Let us know by voting in the Poll on the mainpage at wwwcomoxvalleyrecord.com. Gen Generous Comox Valley residen supported You Are Not dents Alone big time at the group’s annual dinner auction this year, raising over $60,000 for the valuable community organization.

Calling it a tough decision, the Milwaukee Brewers made Comox infielder Taylor Green a late cut from their MLB spring training roster by sending him to their triple-A affiliate in Nashville.

Concerns about covered bridge Dear editor, I have followed the debates and proposal for a wooden cycle/ pedestrian bridge over the Courtenay River at Sixth Street with growing reservations, which have now culminated in a funding dilemma concerning the Fifth Street bridge. Regardless of the tourist appeal of a covered bridge, possible spin-off benefits to downtown merchants and the creation of a purported link for cyclists/safe river crossing, there are existing recent traffic and bridge studies which did not include this option. A conventional third crossing of the Courtenay River has been clearly identified as a major priority and the 2005 Traffic Study also included a recommendation to replace the Fifth Street bridge with a modest increase in width to four lanes. I am sure that cyclists and pedestrians could be accommodated. Painting and repairing the existing bridge would also be a waste of taxpayer’s money. In order to allow for the replacement of the Fifth Street bridge, the first priority should be completion of the recommendations to widen the Condensory Road and Puntledge Bridge and the long overdue North Connector link, from the Inland Highway to the Lerwick Road/19A Island Highway. In the long term there should be plans for an estuary bridge crossing at the 29th Street intersection to provide a major link to Comox. This should be the third bridge crossing and would not have to be a raising type bridge. The council seems to have lost sight of these standing recommendations and jumped on the band wagon pulling $100,000 out of the hat to fund preliminary studies for the wooden bridge which will not solve the major traffic concerns. In addition: 1) The intersection of Sixth and Anderton is a congested

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commercial bottleneck. 2) Sixth Street is very steep and not cyclist or pedestrian friendly, with only one sidewalk. 3) Maintenance costs of a wooden bridge structure would be extremely high considering the use of toxic preservatives

within the sensitive river environment. 4) A large section of the riverbank/flood plain would be impacted. 5) Insofar as the tourist appeal is concerned, there is stiff competition from Oregon, our neighbour to the south, which has more than 50 covered bridges, all connected in a tranquil rural country road network. Designed for pedestrians/cyclists and motorized vehicles. In a lighter vein – given the steepness of Sixth Street, a greater tourist appeal would be to install an Evel Knievel ramp at the bottom for daredevil cyclists to cross the river! Brian Woodason Courtenay

OAS is sustainable Dear editor, It is a well-worn adage that if you repeat something often enough, it becomes the truth. And as such, I am writing to refute your claims that the increasing demands for Old Age Security payments are in some way financially unsustainable. And I do not do so based on some ideological position of my own. I am basing my assertion that our Old Age Security Pensions are entirely sustainable on the government’s own assessment by The Parliamentary Budget Office which made its report to the Harper government prior to the tabling of its latest budget. Simply repeating a Conservative Party press release exulting the virtues of these cuts to seniors in the future is just adding to the misinformation about old age pension sustainability. This is the same Conservative government who claimed that the new F-35 fighter jets would cost only $16 billion, when they had information from their own Auditor General that the real

cost estimate was $25 billion and likely to rise. I am perplexed as to why you would characterize this government as having a long-term vision for fiscal responsibility given these factual discrepancies, and in the case of the fighter jets, represent a $10 billion “error” in their internal accounting. While an editorial is not necessarily journalism, it seems as though one can support a political philosophy without abandoning a journalistic standard for the facts. Keith Porteous Denman Island

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In favour of coal mine Dear editor, I am throwing my support in for the development of the Raven Coal Mine, even though I do not necessarily agree with the current transportation corridor proposal. It bothers me that some folks can be ‘tunnelvisioned’ towards not positively supporting our local economy and the natural resources which our planet has to offer us. Without economic stimulus in this region, the area is not sustainable long term either in terms of affordability or of the environment. Most of us do not have endless pockets of money to support our lifestyles. So if the economy is not vibrant, where do we lean for support? Government programs are the easiest target. Governments are the primary target for more funding and more support for local charities. With a vibrant economy, we too as normal folks

every potential Canadian mine is subject to is rigorous at best, if not sometimes overthe-top when dealing with identifiable hazards and consequences and their necessary mitigations. We should be proud that our governments have put lofty environmental criteria before us prior to being allowed to proceed with mining, forestry or other resource operations. It is Canada’s natural resources that form our communities and give back to the same in multiplicity, providing a sustainable economic backdrop on which to raise our families and enjoy our lifestyles. Everyone benefits – the supply and service industries, street peoples, teachers, doctors, lawyers, First Nations, stores, restaurants, resorts, ski hills, hippies, the shellfish industry, farmers, all levels of government … the list goes on and on. Those that think that tourism alone is the Island’s solution to the future might as well be looking into a crystal ball (or into a hunk of coal for that matter). Tourists too need dollars to spend … generated from sustainable economic development. As I see it, forestry, fishing, aquaculture and mining have formed and should continue to form the backbone of vibrant sustainable communities throughout Vancouver Island. It’s my backyard and I too love this place. Del Ferguson Comox

working in the valley could help support those less fortunate. If however we are all depending on handouts from governments, it is difficult to help our neighbours. Even now we are seeing that governments are not the purveyor of support for healthy, vibrant communities. They are having a real juggling act of where to find funding for those needing it most. The government wealth (largely derived from industry, business and personal taxes) is either distributed to those complaining the loudest or those in a politically favourable region. But is the mining of coal harmful to our environment? It definitely is if you believe in rhetoric from poorly researched, off-the-cuff material thrown at us by factions such as Coal Watch and the Comox Valley Water Watch Coalition. The environmental assessment procedure that

Give paramedics a boost in wages Dear editor, Last night my son was in a horrific car accident that miraculously everyone managed to walk away from. This morning I am struck by the incredible generosity of all first responders out there. But, my gratitude and awe is matched by disgust and grief due to the realization that these pillars of our culture are among the most

unrewarded of all. While comfy bean counters and property flippers sling sarcasm and schmooze with each other, making money hand over fist, the first responders, at midnight, in sleet and blood, if not volunteers are at almost minimum wage. I don’t like my society’s priorities. We are crazy for sure to put up with this. Mary Talbot, Black Creek

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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CONGRATULATIONS TO GLENN Wills and staff on the opening of your new marine store! And congratulations also to the town of Comox on having this great resource a short walk away from the marina. We thank our lucky stars to have met Glenn when we sailed into the marina seven years ago; we value your excellent service, advise, marine contacts and friendship - Thanks for all you have done for us and for all you continue to do, we wish you every success for the future!

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sponsorship of ImageFest 2012. Affordable Picture Framing, Joel’s About The Art, South Hollow Gallery & Leapenhi Paper, Whyte’s Custom Framing, Opus Art Supplies, Pentax Ricoh Canada Imaging Inc., Arlene Bishop, Claude Dalley and Peter Hamilton were wonderful for their generous donations of door prizes for the event. Thanks, too, to all the dedicated volunteer members of the Comox Valley Camera Club who stepped up to make our production such a great success!

CHECK OUT THE CVRD website on metered water rates. Water metering was promoted by the CVRD, to defer costly Infrastructure improvements and be revenue neutral. However it appears that CVRD is planning on collecting an additional $175,000 from their Rural Residential customers!

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Glass put into these bins is not recycled but rather part of our landfills. Needless garbage is consuming our precious land. Maybe we are just lazy and rather pay management and services to make it all

confronted with the same attitude. Dear lady, please try to relax and enjoy life! We welcome you in to our community. No one should feel “incarcerated here.” DO YOU HAVE somebody to praise or something you have to get off your chest? Have your say by submitting to editor@ comoxvalleyrecord.com. You can also get a written submission to 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 or fax to 250-3385568.

April is CANCER

MEGA THANKS TO the staff at Courtenay Future Shop. They managed to bring my technically challenged husband and myself into modern cyber space. Sarah, manager Ryan, and particularly Josh and Jordon, went the extra mile to turn a very frustrating experience into a fine example of customer service. We are loving our new technology!

AWA R E N E S S M O N T H

A BIG ROUSING standing ovation for Gord of Bop City music in Courtenay. After I believe 27 years of serving the Comox Valley he retired on April 2. Thanks Gord for your exceptional music knowledge and selling tickets to countless concerts all over the region. Thanks for special ordering obscure music titles and just being an adult drop-in centre. You are an oasis in a jungle of box stores that only carry top 40 titles. And to the new owners, big shoes to fill but we know you can do it!! And Gord…. so much for freedom 85. Enjoy!!

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LARGE SPRING BOUQUETS to London Drugs (Courtenay) and Rhodos Coffee Roasting Company for their generous

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Removing recycling bins good idea Dear editor, I am of the opinion that removing the current community recycle bins a good idea since the oversized mixed material bins are misleading recycling residents.

A HUMBLING AND light-hearted beef to the 5’,2” 70-plus lady, who moved here on March 01 and wrote a long letter to the editor “Garbage Service Not Good Here.” A number of businesses have had the pleasure of serving her, just to be

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Welcoming diversity topic at Unitarian meeting On Sunday, April 15 at 4 p.m., Bruce Curtis will address the regular service of the Comox Valley Unitarians on the subject of “Welcoming Diversity – What Does It Mean?” Bruce takes the view that our human interactions are shaped by our cognitive, emotional, and physical perceptions of the “other”. To be welcoming of diversity involves monitoring our perceptions, projections of stereotypes, and feelings about the “other” in as sympathetic a manner as possible as we grow into a deeper understanding of other cultures, religions, and philosophies. We need to have knowledge about other cultures, positive emotional experience with differing cultures and traditions, and we need to see beyond physical difference in order to perceive the fundamental humanity in the “other”. We also need a “theology of hospitality” which is rooted in a deep sense of connection and relationality. In his work at the Community Justice Centre, Bruce has undertaken projects which try to engage in processes which allow for change in all three dimensions. Bruce was raised in Vancouver in the 1950s, but has managed to overcome that experience and has been active for over 50 years as an advocate for social justice movements: anti-nuclear, anti-war, civil rights, women’s and gay rights, restorative justice, and labour, an event spokesperson said. In addition he has been a leadership volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross for more than 30 years. His diversity work has resulted in invitations to speak and collaborate at the national and provincial levels. He has lived with his partner, Evelyn Gillespie, in the Comox Valley since the late 1980s, but has family roots in Kye Bay back to 1911. All are welcome to

attend this service at 250 Beach Avenue (Comox United Church) and afterwards enjoy a potluck supper. Before the service, join the Early Bird sing at 3:30 p.m., which is child

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Political spotlight falls on B.C. Conservative leader VICTORIA – The information age might have sped up B.C. voters’ mood swings, but the basic dynamic hasn’t changed since the days of Social Credit. When familiarity breeds contempt, people vote to reject the familiar and see what happens. Or as one radio talk-show caller summed up his decision to climb on board the B.C. Conservative bandwagon, he knows two things about leader John Cummins: “He’s not Adrian Dix and he’s not Christy Clark.” It’s been more 21 years since Gordon Wilson reshaped B.C. politics and launched the modern-day B.C. Liberal Party with a single quip in a leaders’ debate between a bickering Rita Johnston and Mike Harcourt. Cummins has about a year to show he’s earned his rising poll numbers, and to refute the conventional wisdom that he’s the best friend the NDP has had since Wilson put them in power and later joined them. So let’s get to know Cummins a bit bet-

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FLETCHER ter. He’s 70, and has an 18-year record as a Reform-AllianceConservative MP. His Ottawa days are mainly remembered for battling treaties

clarify, he supported Conservative legislation to enter into HST deals with any province, which Ontario and B.C. subsequently did. Cummins said B.C. could have brought in the HST at a lower rate to reflect its broader reach, as Atlantic provinces did. But they tried to make it a “tax grab” and now they’ve

His Ottawa days are mainly ❝ remembered for battling treaties and aboriginal-only fisheries, and for being the first Reform MP to reverse himself and take the MP pension. That pension pays him about $100,000 a year as he tries to build a second political career in B.C.

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and aboriginal-only fisheries, and for being the first Reform MP to reverse himself and take the MP pension. That pension pays him about $100,000 a year as he tries to build a second political career in B.C. Another legacy of Cummins’ federal record is his support for the harmonized sales tax. As he hastens to

“poisoned the well” for many years. “We’re going to have to pay the price I guess, in the sense that where it has been introduced, it has been shown to have grown business,” Cummins said. “Think tanks on both the left and the right have come to that conclusion.” To me this beats the NDP’s crude coffee-

shop populism that simply ignores HST benefits for small business and the poor. Speaking of crude, Cummins further distinguishes himself from the B.C. Liberals by endorsing the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline to Kitimat. He applauds the federal government for moving to place limits on submissions to federal environment hearings, citing the thousands of Internet sign-ups that have clogged the Northern Gateway hearings. His record on aboriginal issues suggests he has little sympathy for territorial objections from First Nations, those with treaties or those without. The April 19 byelections in Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope offer a chance for the B.C. Conservatives to present policy alternatives. So far they’re against gas taxes, especially

the carbon tax, against a second Metro Vancouver garbage incinerator, and in favour of fixing the “catch and release” justice system. These are the slogans that stand in for actual policies needed to govern. Cummins will be going door to door in the by-elections, especially in Chilliwack-Hope, where he believes his upstart party has a real shot at winning. He offers a telling anecdote about the last time he was door-knocking in Port Moody, the premier’s former hometown. The B.C. Liberals have suggested the B.C. Conservatives chose Christine Clarke as their candidate to capitalize on the premier’s name recognition. That wasn’t what Cummins and his previously unknown candidate found when they first started campaigning.

vative candidate, then gives her name. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

“She’d say hi, my name is Christine Clarke, and the doors would close rather quickly,” Cummins said. Now she identifies herself as the B.C. Conser-

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