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OUT-OF-BOUNDS BACKCOUNTRY AREAS are seductive to skiers in search of perfect powder, but they’re more dangerous. That applies on Vancouver Island just like it does in other areas that attract skiers. PHOTO COURTESY ISLAND ALPINE GUIDES

‘Absolute peril’ for skiers on Island Skiers caught out of bounds could lose Mount Washington ski privilege Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The warnings are there for a reason, but some skiers feel compelled to leave designated boundaries in search of pristine powder in backcountry terrain. The Island is no exception. “There is an absolute peril here on Vancouver Island,” said Jan Neuspiel, owner/guide at Island Alpine Guides. He is also the executive director and lead forecaster for the Avalanche Bulletin.

Mount Washington has a the backcountry, they will to make good decisions to boundary rope, with open- lose their ski pass at Mount avoid being caught in an avalanche.” ings or gates marking spots Washington. A basic avalanche course Exercising caution is where people are welcome to leave the resort’s proper- more than being careful, is not enough, added Neusadded Neuspiel, noting the piel, who suggests a proty for backcountry skiing. fessional guide can Except during “accelerate learning avalanche control. dramatically.” “Just because Everyone needs to be very Incident reports they’re opening clear if they go through those are listed at islanthem (gates) doesn’t gates and into uncontrolled davalanchebulletin. mean there’s no hazbackcountry where real hazcom. ard back there,” said “We have no shortNeuspiel, a member ards exist. Jan Neuspiel age of people getting of the Canadian Avainvolved in avalanchlanche Association and Association of Cana- importance of training and es on the Island. I’m happy dian Mountain Guides. “It experience to recognize, to say that to date there just means that the hazard assess and mitigate haz- have been no fatalities but there’s been some pretty that might be created by ard. He considers the empha- serious injuries,” Neuspiel avalanche control is gone. “Everyone needs to be sis on the need for ava- said. “I hate to say it but very clear if they go through lanche safety gear as a it’s not a question of if but those gates and into uncon- “reactive solution” to being when we’re going to have a fatality. The popularity of trolled backcountry where buried in an avalanche. “What’s much more backcountry skiing is growreal hazards exist.” If skiers are caught duck- important is to have the ing (by) leaps and bounds.” ing under ropes to access training and experience reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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land/Bevan Road corridor to accommodate vehicles accessing the dump for the length of the agreement. “It’s been a long time coming,” Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird said. “It’s nice to be recognized. They’ve been using it for the last 20 Scott Stanfield years, and it’s deteriorated our road system.” Record Staff The $3 million would Cumberland could be on come from taxes, about its way to receiving some $3.50 on a home assessed serious money if a host com- at $350,000 in 2013. The munity agreement results amount would go up in each in an expanded engineered subsequent year until the full amount landfill at is borrowed. the Comox It’s been a long T h e V a l l e y CumberWaste Man- time coming. It’s nice land dump a g e m e n t to be recopened more Centre, once than 50 known as ognized. years ago. the Pidgeon They’ve “There’s a Lake Land- been lot of historifill. cal issues T h e using it that haven’t C o m o x for the been dealt Strathcona last 20 with, and waste manroads is one agement ser- years, of them,” vice (CSWM) and it’s deteriorated said Coun. and the Vil- our road system. Roger Kishi, lage develLeslie Baird Village repoped the resentative agreement that balances the impacts on the CSWM board. The CSWM has paid of hosting a landfill against advantages received by a the Village a road mainteregion. Pending the outcome nance allowance, starting of an alternative approval at $1 per tonne or $70,000 process (AAP), the CSWM per year. Last year it was will compensate the Village bumped to $2 per tonne. “It’s going to create some $300,000 per year for 20 years. The money would certainty for the Comox Strathcona solid waste come from tipping fees. The CSWM would also management area for at provide a maximum $3 mil- least the next 20 years of lion to upgrade the Cumber... see NEW LANDFILL ■ A2

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HAPPY 10TH, AIRPORT MLA Don McRae helps his daughter Chloe blow out the happy anniversary sparkler marking the 10th anniversary of the Comox Valley Airport terminal last week. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

New landfill still years away Continued from A1

managing the waste,â&#x20AC;? Kishi said. Pidgeon Lake will continue to operate for a few years. Construction of a new engineered landfill in the vicinity might not happen until 2017. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It probably would be very difficult to establish a new landfill in the region,â&#x20AC;? Kishi said. The CSWM board needs to obtain elector approval for the agree-

ment, which would last 20 years. An AAP would then determine if electors support the agreement and the borrowing. If 10 per cent of electors sign a response form, the board can choose to proceed to referendum. The CSWM board meets March 14 to discuss the logistics for the AAP, to consider a loan authorization bylaw and to set a deadline for submitting elector response forms. Details

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CORRECTION Sky lanterns will be released from the Cumberland Recreation Centre parking lot at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23, not Feb. 22 as earlier reported. Also on Feb. 23, the annual Heritage Faire will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Cumberland Cultural Centre.

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“We need a new homeless shelter.” Thirteen-year-old Lake Trail Middle School student Rachael Jancowski told Courtenay council she came to this conclusion after talking to various community members who help the Comox Valley’s homeless. During her presentation to council Monday, Jancowski said she believes the Salvation Army’s Pidcock House Emergency Shelter isn’t enough to shelter the Valley’s homeless. “Fourteen to 15 people come to the Pidcock House daily; there is not enough room,” she said pointing out there are 14 beds at the emergency shelter. “On a weekly basis, they have to turn people away.” She also noted 270plus people are homeless in the Valley. Jancowski started investigating homelessness in the Comox Valley as part of an I Can project for school. She said the project turned into a non-profit organization, which she’s dubbed Gimme Shelter. She noted a need for more transitional housing, community awareness, medical care, education and support for homeless people during her presentation, besides a need for a new homeless shelter. “We are lacking transitional housing,” she said. “We need a new home-

RACHAEL JANCOWSKI, A 13-year-old Lake Trail Middle School student, tells Courtenay council what she’s learned about homelessness in the Comox Valley, stressing the community needs to take action on the issue. PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR less shelter. Now, if a new homeless shelter is a real possibility where should it go? There is a lot of NIMBY — Not In My Back Yard.” She later pointed to some simple ways anyone in the community can help homeless people. “We need to raise awareness about the homeless; we need to reach out and help,” she said. “We can donate warm clothes and blankets, we can bake cookies or muffins and go downtown and give the homeless a treat. We can volunteer at the soup kitchen. We, as a community, can give them hope.” Jancowski plans to help homeless people this spring through volunteer work, and she plans to

contact other non-profit organizations about the issue. She also said council should expect to hear from her again soon on the matter. Couns. Ronna-Rae Leonard and Bill Anglin commended Jancowski on having the courage to present in council chambers, and Anglin noted she is not only talking about the issue but taking action as well. Mayor Larry Jangula also thanked Jancowski for her presentation, noting he agrees community support in the form of food, blankets and clothing can go a long way to helping the Comox Valley’s homeless. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

The B.C. Liberals tabled a pre-election budget this week that proposes to raise income taxes on business and higher-income earners, mirroring proposals from the NDP. The corporate income tax rate would jump to 11 per cent April 1, accelerating by a year an increase announced in 2012. NDP leader Adrian Dix has promised to return the corporate rate to 12 per cent, where it was in 2008. Carole James, Opposition Critic for Social Development and co-chair of the BC NDP platform committee, notes the irony in the number of times the Liberals have criticized the NDP for considering tax increases. “Here in a budget they gave I guess what some people could say is the biggest compliment,” James said in a Thursday interview. In Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s budget, personal income taxes for those earning $150,000 or more would rise 2.1 per cent to 16.8 per cent for two years, starting January. The increase is to be rolled back to the current rate of 14.7 per cent in 2015. The Liberals have not raised taxes for nearly 12 years, during which time the party has tabled deficit budgets and cut spending. “We’re making sure that we’re not impacting the middle class,” Comox Valley Liberal MLA Don McRae said, noting the personal tax is temporary but targets those who can most afford to pay it. About 65,000 British Columbians earn more than $150,000 a year, he added. “I think the most important thing is we’re actually

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going to balance the budget. That means the money we spend this year will not come with debt that children in the future will have to pay for...We’ve tried to live within our means.” Besides Saskatchewan, McRae said B.C. is the only province to return to a balance. “For every dollar the province brings in, we spend about 4.1 cents on debt servicing.” James, however, said de Jong’s budget is “bogus” because it is unbalanced. One area that “makes the public scratch their heads” is a plan to sell off close to $500,000 in real estate over the next two fiscal years. “You don’t have a fire sale for one-time dollars to be able to balance a budget,” James said. “These are difficult economic times; the real estate market isn’t at its best. Wouldn’t it be better economics to sell strategic assets at times when the market is high?” James also criticizes the Liberals for undercutting the health care budget, playing the “same game” from 2009 when they underestimated the amount of health care money then implemented “huge” cuts after the election. She also notes a proposed four-per-cent increase to

MSP premiums, increased hydro rates, and cuts in skills training and postsecondary education. McRae said the BC Liberals are injecting $2.4 billion into health care in the next three years. He notes there are more than 800,000 lowincome earners in B.C. who do not pay MSP premiums, but a middle-class family of four pays about $5 a month. “I agree there is more being paid, but an average day in the hospital, if you have to spend it, could easily exceed $1,500 to $2,000. Costs of health care continue to rise, and we want to make sure that services are there for those who need it.” McRae also notes in the budget a “strengthening for the Agricultural Land Commission” and some exemption for carbon tax for the agriculture industry. “I thought that was a really good move and a good support for agriculture,” said McRae, the former agriculture minister who now oversees the education portfolio. The provincial election is May 14. The winner of the election must pass a budget in the fall. With a file from Black Press and CBC. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Courtenay still pushing for new tax classification Renee Andor Record Staff

The City of Courtenay took another step in its push for an additional commercial property assessment class this week. Council voted unanimously to submit a resolution on the topic to the Association of Vancouver Island and

Coastal Communities (AVICC) and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for consideration. If members approve the resolution, it would be sent to the Ministry of Community Sport and Culture so the ministry can “examine the possibility that an additional property assessment class be

added to capture the concept of commercial entity size as a property class for the purposes of property taxation.” An additional commercial property assessment class would give council more freedom when establishing property tax multipliers, according to a report from Tillie Man-

they, Courtenay director of financial services and deputy CAO. Currently, there is one property tax multiplier that applies to all commercial properties in Courtenay. Council lowered the property tax multiplier from 2.9 times the residential rate to 2.85 times the residential rate last spring, and has been

Comox hears about sewer costs Erin Haluschak Record Staff

It’s rarely seen, but a key piece of infrastructure shared by the Town of Comox throughout the greater Comox Valley — the sewerage system — is getting old, and the project list for system upgrades is long. Members from the Comox Valley Regional District presented Wednesday night to members of council the five-year proposed financial plan and capital expenditure program, of which Comox participates in

22 of the 92 services provided by the CVRD. One of the biggest coming costs is the sewer system, which includes pump stations and a treatment plant. Marc Rutten, the CVRD’s senior manager of engineering services, explained the project list is extensive and totals $33 million in spending by 2017, then a further $43 million by 2021. Many of the pipes in operation have been used for about 30 years, although Rutten added they are supposed to have a lifespan of 25 years.

Dix coming here The Comox Valley NDP welcomes Opposition leader Adrian Dix for a special fundraising brunch on March 2 at the Best Western in Courtenay at 10:30 a.m. Tickets for this event are $100 (a large portion is tax-deductible) and include a delicious brunch, an opportunity to win a beautiful Welcome Spring basket of local seeds and gardening supplies and a special musical performance from satirist and guitarist extraordinaire Todd Butler. Everyone is welcome to join in on the energy and enthusiasm of the campaign to elect Comox Valley NDP candidate Kassandra

Dycke as part of a BC NDP Government. Kids under 12 are free. Limited tickets are available at Laughing Oyster Books, by calling 250-334-3434, e-mailing cvndp@telus. net or at the Comox Valley NDP office Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. — Comox Valley NDP

As of Dec. 31, 2012, the capital works reserve is around $8 million, while the development cost charge reserve is around $3 million, he added. Comox user rates are currently at $273 a year, and are proposed to be at $432 a year by 2017. Coun. Tom Grant, who sits on the Comox Strathcona Waste Management board, told council although the increase is significant, the system is a vital part of both the Town’s and CVRD’s infrastructure. A similar presentation was giving to Courtenay council on Monday, with rates proposed to rise to $326 a year by 2017. ••• Proponents of the Comox waterfront boutique hotel told council Wednesday although their original idea did not work out as planned, they have scheduled a meeting with new conceptual plans for the property. Gail Davies or Comox

Bay Land Investments Ltd. invited members of council, the public and interested parties to a meeting March 6 at 7 p.m. at the lower level of the Black Fin Pub to see a conceptual presentation for the development of the property next to Harbour Quay. Davies looks forward to input from town residents. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

lowering it for a number of years in an effort to help business. However, each decrease of the multiplier has meant an increase in residential tax rates to achieve the same amount of tax revenue for the City. But, Jangula stressed, any changes to commercial property tax assessment classes would not affect residential taxpayers. Jangula would like to offset a lower multiplier rate for small businesses by raising the rate for big business. “Remember, the whole idea behind this is we’re not looking at shifting any tax money from the businesses onto the homeowners,” Jangula said during Monday’s council meeting. “We’re looking at basically collecting the same amount of money from businesses but in different increments.” Coun. Manno Theos

pointed out that even if commercial properties housing larger businesses in the Valley end up with a higher rate than properties housing smaller businesses, the change may be good for larger businesses, too. “An overall vibrant business community,

I think, is better for everybody within the community,” he said. The AVICC annual general meeting is scheduled in April, and if the resolution is passed there, it is automatically forwarded to the UBCM for consideration. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Dog’s fate delayed yet again Erin Haluschak Record Staff

A Courtenay judge granted another 30-day stay Tuesday for the fate of a Newfoundland dog that he deemed dangerous in January. Provincial court judge R. Sutton also proposed the female Chum — that he ruled last month to be dangerous — be sent back to her breeder in Saskatchewan. During the hearing, lawyers for both the Comox Valley Regional District and Jacques Manseau explained the breeder option no longer exists (only if Chum and her fellow Newfoundland dog Champ are transferred), and both sides presented new options to Sutton. Troy De Souza, the CVRD’s lawyer who appeared via teleconference, offered a new rehoming location for Chum on a five-acre rural property somewhere between the Comox Valley and Nanaimo. “It balances public safety and allows Chum to live,” he explained. Replacing Manseau’s former lawyer Eric Chesterley, Rebeka Breder, a Vancouverbased lawyer who specializes in animal law, argued the new option is not suitable. “There is significant medical issues with Chum,” she said. “(The proposed rehoming option) is a high traffic area with bears and cougars and active logging and gravel pits.” Breder presented another option to Sutton — an owner in Nanaimo who would be willing to take Chum. “We found what we think is the perfect solution to everything,” she noted, and added the owner, an RCMP officer, has a large property and has experience with large-breed

dogs and has a letter of consent from the City of Nanaimo. DeSouza argued the late option presented by Breder is unacceptable because the CVRD had

have a third option — for him to issue a conditional destruction order. “It seems to me the best interest is not being served,” he

We tried the option on adop❝ tion — both parties had time — now we’re not even at the 11th hour, we’re now beyond the midnight hour in making a decision.

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Troy De Souza already offered various other adoption options, which were previously rejected, and Breder was making incorrect assumptions without viewing the property. “We tried the option on adoption — both parties had time — now we’re not even at the 11th hour, we’re now beyond the midnight hour in making a decision,” he said. Sutton said there are a number of factors that concerned him about the proposals, and reminded both lawyers that he does

noted. He dismissed an interim order, and said although he does not have jurisdiction over the male dog Champ, he does not want to the dogs in the same home together. He explained he is

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Overnight on Feb 13th a theft from an unlocked motor vehicle was reported. The vehicle was parked on the 1900 block of Robert Lang Dr in Courtenay. A sports bag full of equipment was taken. (2013-1716) On Feb 13th, RCMP were called for a theft of copper pipe. It was reported that the copper pipe was cut and taken off a building on the 300 block of Cliffe Ave in Courtenay. (2013-1728) Another theft from an unlocked car was reported on Feb 13th. The owner reports parking the vehicle on the 2300 block of 1st St in Courtenay and upon returning found that someone had entered the car and stolen loose change and an electronic item. (2013-1729) On Feb 13th, a theft of a garbage compactor was called into police. The owner reports two men removed the compactor from a cargo utility trailer at a construction site on the 2000 block of Lambert Dr, Courtenay. (2013-1732) A theft of a bike was reported on Feb 13th. The owner stated that he left the unlocked bike out front of a residence on the 1700 block of 1st St in Courtenay. The bike was described as an orange mountain bike. (2013-1740) On Feb 14th, police responded to a report of a man breaking into a car on the 1900 block of Fitzgerald Ave in Courtenay. The man was caught by the vehicle owner but fled before police arrival. (2013-1755) On Feb 13th, RCMP received a call of a break and enter to a town house in the 100 block of Back Rd in Courtenay. After responding several break ins were located at the surrounding units. This investigation is continuing. (2013-1758) A theft from a motor vehicle, while parked on the 600 block of 23rd St in Courtenay, was called into police on Feb 14th. The owner reports the thief entered her car and stole a purse and back pack containing her school books. (2013-1760) On Feb 14th, police received a call of a theft from the liquor store on the 1000 block of Cliffe Ave in Courtenay. They reported a man entering the store and concealing a bottle of liquor inside his jacket, then left without paying. This investigation is continuing. (2013-1782) While conducting traffic enforcement for impaired drivers on Feb 14th, the Comox Valley RCMP came upon a vehicle with a driver that was unable to produce a valid driving licence. Further checks showed the man has had no drivers licence since 2002. His vehicle was towed and impounded and he was given a notice of driving prohibition. (2013-1786) On the morning of Feb 15th, a vehicle was stopped by RCMP on Cliffe Ave in Courtenay. The vehicle was stopped for suspected no insurance and speeding. The investigation revealed that the car had no insurance, the driver was given a ticket and the car was towed. (2013-1792) On Feb 15th, RCMP were called to the 2200 block of Schultz Rd in Black Creek for a report of a found weapon. Attendance was made and a gun was seized. This investigation is continuing. (2013-1806) Police received a report of vandalism in the washroom in Simms park in Courtenay on Feb 15th. Unknown persons had spray painted graffiti inside the washroom. (2013-1808) A prohibited driver was located by police on Feb 15th while driving on 20th St in Courtenay. The driver was arrested, searched and found to be in possession of ammunition and prescription drugs, not in his name. The man was found to be on court imposed conditions to not possess either of these items. This man was held for court. (2013-1812) On Feb 15th, RCMP conducted a motor vehicle stop on Comox Rd in Courtenay, this was after an occupant was recognized as having an outstanding warrant. The passenger was arrested for the warrant and returned to police cells. The driver was found to be a vehicle impound candidate and was given an unlicensed driver prohibition. The vehicle was towed and impounded for 7

days. (2013-1824) RCMP stopped a vehicle for speeding on the night of Feb 15th on Cowichan Ave in Courtenay. The driver was given a ticket for excessive speeding and the vehicle impounded for seven days. (2013-1829) On Feb 15th, RCMP responded to an assault at a residence in the 500 block of Nootka St in Comox. Upon attendance a man was arrested and returned to police cells. The man was later released with a court date. (2013-1831) A mischief to a building was called into police on Feb 16th. Unknown persons spray painted grafﬁti on a building on the 400 block of Cliffe Ave in Courtenay. (2013-1832) During the early morning hours of Feb 16th, RCMP received a call of an assault that had just taken place on the 1400 block of Hurford Ave in Courtenay. A boy had been assaulted by a man while he was walking home from a party on Hurford Ave. The man was located, arrested and released with a future court date. (2013-1838) On Feb 16th, police received a call of a mischief from a business owner on the 2700 block of Dunsmuir Ave in Cumberland. It is reported that two poles had been ripped out of the ground. (2013-1844) Police received a call of a vandalism that had occurred on the Sunnydale golf course on Feb 16. Someone went on the course over night and cut marks through the grass going into the dirt on one of the greens. (2013-1845) On Feb 16th, a hit and run collision on Ryan Rd and Anderton Rd in Comox, was reported to police. The witness reports a grey Dodge pickup, with a large bush guard, ran into and knocked over a road sign and then left the scene. (2013-1851) Police received a report on Feb 16th, of a theft from an unlocked vehicle while it was parked on the 1800 block of Fir Ave in Comox. The thief stole several personal items. (2013-1866) During the early morning hours of Feb 17th RCMP attended the Avalanche Bar on 8th St in Courtenay for a report of an assault. Through investigation it was learned that a woman had been hit with a beer bottle in the head several times by another woman. Charges are pending. Also during this melee police arrested an intoxicated man for obstructing police in their investigation. The man was held until he was sober. (2013-1885) On Feb 17th, RCMP attended a home in the 1000 block of Piercy Ave in Courtenay for a report of an assault. The investigation revealed that a neighbor was asking a man to turn down his loud music and was assaulted. The man was arrested and later released with a court date. (2013-1892) On Feb 17th, RCMP received a report of a theft from personal luggage while they were travelling from Mexico to Comox. The person reports that their luggage was opened and jewellery was missing. People are reminded to take valuables with them in their carry on luggage should they need these items while travellling. (2013-1899) In the early morning hours of Feb 18th, police were called to a residence on the 2300 block of 20th St in Courtenay. The home owner reports someone had smashed the front window in the house. Patrols did not locate a suspect. (2013-1908) On Feb 18th, a report of mischief was called into police. The report was that someone had been tampering with mail boxes on Crown Isle drive at Kensington crescent in Courtenay. No theft conﬁrmed at this time. (2013-1917) An attempted theft of a car stereo from an unlocked car was reported on Feb 18th. The car was parked on the 3300 block of Egremont Rd in Cumberland when the attempted theft occurred. (2013-1933) On Feb 18th, a report of a break, enter and theft was taken by police. A suspect was arrested after smashing a window in a downtown Courtenay business and stole a hockey jersey. This investigation is continuing. (2013-1937)

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Osteoporosis support group forming Renee Andor Record Staff

Osteoporosis is more common than many people may think. In fact, one in three women and one in five men will experience a bone fracture due to osteoporosis during their lifetime, according to Osteoporosis Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. Diana Braunberger, an 81-year-old Courtenay resident, knows all too well what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to live with the disease as she was diagnosed with it in 1999 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and she keeps hearing from people in the Comox Valley who want more information and support in dealing with the disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a gap in our community of where people can come and talk about (osteoporosis), you know, ask questions, talk about how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling, share with other people who are going through the same thing,â&#x20AC;? she says. Braunberger, who is a retired registered nurse, plans to start an osteoporosis support group in the Comox Valley with the help of Michele Caley, a registered nurse at the Comox Valley Nursing Centre. The first meeting will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the nursing centre at 615 10th St. in Courtenay. Anyone interested in attending is asked to call 250-331-8504, ext. 68415 to register. The initial meeting is designed to gauge community interest in the support group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this point we just want to have a meeting to find out whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interested in being part of a group,â&#x20AC;? says Caley, adding she also sees a need for a support group in the Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I think that if you look at the stats you can really see how osteoporosis affects a lot of people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It sounds like there are a lot of people out there looking for information.â&#x20AC;? Braunberger adds many people may not even know they have osteoporosis until they fracture a bone. In fact, she had no idea she had the disease until she fractured one of her vertebrae in 1999. After a bone scan, she was diagnosed, and since then sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had numerous fractures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My thoracic No. 7 vertebrae â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 (of them) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

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The United Way Central & Northern Vancouver Island (UWCNVI) fundraising campaign Change Starts Here wrapped up in January. To date, $203,000 has been raised or pledged towards the $225,000 target for the Comox Valley. The 2012 campaign total is similar to that raised in the 2011 campaign. Just under $1 million was raised for the Central Island, the Comox Valley and Campbell River. “Our donors are amazing people and the success of this campaign speaks to how passionately they care about helping others in need. Despite difficult economic times, our donors know the value of funding strong social programs. I am grateful to all those who worked so hard on campaign,” said Signy Madden, executive director, UWCNVI. “However, the requests for funding are increasing. We need to build our campaign team this year and recruit some new board members to help us ensure that social

Transition Town discussing food Food is at the core of a successful transition. To fuel all our amazing ideas and elevate them into action, we need a sustainable, healthy and secure food source. Join Transition Town Comox Valley to learn about some existing and new initiatives from local food champions and discuss how to further support these works, or start an initiative of your own. The next meeting will be held Feb. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Joe’s Garage in downtown Courtenay. The first half of the evening will be dedicated to learning about initiatives in the Valley like the emerging Food Round Table, sustainable vegetarian protein and the value of the local seed bank. The second half of the evening will allow for small group work. If there is interest, Transition Town

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The Orange You Glad You Helped a Kid fundraiser benefits local KidSport Canada chapters in communities served by Thrifty Foods stores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As part of our ongoing commitment to improve the quality of life in our communities, the in-store campaign will help hundreds of children join organized sport activities like soccer, hockey and karate in the next year,â&#x20AC;? said general manager Jim Dores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With a goal to send as many kids as possible into a season of sport, for the next three weeks Thrifty Foods will donate $1 from the sale of every four-pound bag of certified organic Buck Brand navel oranges to a dozen KidSport chapters in B.C.â&#x20AC;? Until March 5, all donations will go to KidSport BC and to

local chapters including KidSport Comox Valley â&#x20AC;&#x201D; enabling hundreds of disadvantaged young people to access organized sport in their communities. Thrifty Foods (www. thriftyfoods.com) was founded in 1977 in Victoria. Thrifty Foods, a banner of Sobeys Inc., has 29 retail grocery stores across the Lower Mainland, throughout Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thrifty Foods

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, February 22, 2013

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Co-op helps Lilli House women

WHEN RICHARD FURBER married Brenda Jeeves at the Union Bay Gaol, it had historical significance.

Imagine having to flee a violent situation with nothing but the clothes on your back. This is the unfortunate reality for many women who have spent time at Lilli House. A transition house that provides safe shelter for women and children leaving abusive environments, Lilli House was established by the Comox Valley Transition Society (CVTS) in 1992. With 14 beds in nine bedrooms, Lilli House provided safe, secure shelter for 208 individuals, who stayed for a total of about 2,600 bed nights, in 2012 alone. To support the important efforts of Lilli House, Comox District Co-op has earmarked $250 to be used for the purchase

Gaol marriage historical event The Second World War was raging in Europe, Canada was at war with Germany. In 1939, three young Germans were in the United States illegally. The Americans, although they had not yet entered the war, wanted all aliens gone or imprisoned. In California, the three young men got passage on a Greek freighter heading to Siberia. The ship stopped at Union Bay to load coal at the port. The three decided they did not want to spend the war in Russia, so they jumped ship in Union Bay. After spending a wet night wandering around in the bush, they tried to hitch a ride on the highway. The first car that came along was a police car. They were arrested and imprisoned in the Union Bay Gaol (jail) before being sent to a prisoner of war camp in Ontario, where they worked on a tomato farm. Six years passed

before they were sent back to Germany. One of the three, Fredrick Furber, married in Germany and brought his young family to Canada, being sponsored by the farmer where he had worked as a prisoner. He gradually moved west, ending up on Vancouver Island. His son Richard had heard the story all his life, so he and his bride-to-be, Brenda Jeeves, thought it would be neat to honour his father by being married in the old gaol at Union Bay. Janette GloverGeidt, chair of the Union Bay Historical Society that owns and operates the gaol as a museum, appreciated the historical significance of the request and got caught up in the excitement. Rev. Ray Brandon fell in with the plan and performed a lovely service for the couple on Feb. 13, 2013. — Janette Glover-Geidt

The Comox Archives and Museum Society holds its annual general meeting March 16 at 2 p.m. Immediately following the short meeting, CAMS will offer an informative historical talk and slideshow celebrating the centennial of St. Joseph’s General Hospital, complemented with sweet treats and coffee. The AGM is open to the public. Admission is free, although donations are appreciated. — Comox Archives and Museum Society

to benefit local people,” she says. “So when one of the men on the committee proposed we donate to women and their children who had left a bad situation and needed some basic items, it seemed like a great fit.” Comox District Co-op, which is entirely owned by its members, donates several thousand dollars each year to Comox Valley charities, including Wheels for Wellness, local environmental initiatives, hospice and emergency support services. For more information about Lilli House, or to make a donation, call 250-897-0511 or visit www.cvts.ca/lilli-house. To learn more about the Co-op and its community involvement, visit www.comoxvalleycoop.ca. — Comox Valley Co-op

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of essential toiletries. “We receive government funding for the House, staff and programs,” says Anne Davis, CVTS program co-ordinator, “but it doesn’t cover all our expenses. And when you’re looking at the amount of shampoo, soap and tissues used over 2,600 days — that’s a lot of toiletries. So this donation from the Co-op is hugely helpful.” Co-op board member Kay Kennedy says the donations committee first became aware of the great work done by Lilli House when they were researching CVTS prior to giving them a $1,000 donation last year. “In addition to our various sponsorship programs, we try to donate to small organizations that could use some extra funds

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Uncle SAR wants you to help with marine rescue Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) Station 60 – Comox Valley is looking for new volunteers to assist with marine search and rescue services around the region. The RCM-SAR Station 60 is comprised of a number of dedicated volunteers that provide marine search and rescue, first aid, vessel assistance and towing in Barclay Sound and Georgia Strait; from south of Campbell River, east to Powell River and south of Hornby and Denman Islands. Volunteers train year round developing boat handling skills, rescue procedures, first aid skills, navigation and team work. Station 60 also provides support to a number of onwater events in the community such as Snow-to-Surf, volunteer boat safety inspections and parades. In 2012, volunteers collectively contributed over 3,700 hours in training and emergency calls. Last year, Station 60 responded to 40 emergency calls and carried out over 750 hours of training and operations. Its most recent high-profile callout was the sailboat that ran aground near Union Bay on Jan. 7. Additional volunteers are needed for the next

training course in March. The training will include basic boat-handing skills (seamanship), first aid training, navigation work, GPS and electronic pilotage, and search and rescue techniques. You qualify if you are 19 or older with at least a PCOC and a strong commitment to volunteering for your community. Additional qualifications such as a marine radio operator’s certificate and boat-handling skills are an asset. All training is based on a detailed training program developed by the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue. Once certified as new crew, volunteers assist with rotating call approximately once a month. “Volunteering with RCMSAR Station 60 provides me the opportunity to help out the community and learn more about boating, which I enjoy,” states station leader Jim Linderbeck. “I enjoy being part of a great bunch of people who enjoy a common interest.” RCM-SAR Station 60 Comox Valley has two vessels in their fleet — Bruce Brown II, a 30-foot enclosed cab boat; and a 22-foot RHIB (Rigid Haul Inflatable boat). The boats

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED by Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM-SAR) Station 60, which is based at the Comox municipal marina. are moored at the Comox municipal marina and the unit has a floating base located there. Persons interested in finding out more about RCM-SAR Station 60 can

be at an open house this Saturday between 1 and 3 p.m. at the Comox municipal marina, where members will be on hand to discuss the operations and show you the vessels.

“We will be commencing a new recruit course and start training in March,” said Peter Bolton, coxswain and membership co-ordinator. “We will be taking applications in person on the 23rd.

We encourage potential volunteers to come along and find out more and apply for the available positions.” — Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 60

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Where the heck is a cop when you really need one? Having spent 20 years in traffic enforcement, I’m always curious if I will see any of it being done when I travel on our highways. Unfortunately, I have to say that I very rarely see a police vehicle in my travels, much less one stopped at the side of the road dealing with a driver. The erratic driver I saw this morning brought the question to mind, “Where’s a cop when you need one?” At my last posting we typically had three dedicated traffic enforcement personnel on shift at any one time, assuming no one was taking time off,

sick or in court. We three could be anywhere on literally hundreds of kilometres of highway within our patrol district. It’s not a surprise that you could drive and not meet up with one of us on any given day. The Ministry of Justice’s documents show 396 dedicated provincial traffic policing positions in 2010. What isn’t shown is whether these positions are actually filled with officers who are fit for duty and on the job. If they are not full, this may explain why I’m not seeing active traffic enforcement around me when I drive. When I consider that

I am more likely to suffer financial loss, injury or death in the operation of my vehicle than I am through all other criminal causes combined, my perceived

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basis cannot be a good thing. For more information on this topic, visit www. drivesmartbc.ca. Questions or comments are welcome by e-mail to

comments@drivesmartbc.ca. Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. His column appears Friday.

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Plan your care You are invited to learn more about advance care planning at a workshop Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at Comox United Church. Regardless of our age, we can all provide a wonderful gift to our loved ones by completing an advance care plan. Advance care planning is a process of reflection and communication, a time for you to reflect on your values and wishes, and to let others know your future health and personal care preferences in the event that you become incapable of consenting to or refusing treatment or other care. For more information about this or other advance care planning information, contact the Comox Valley Hospice Society at 250-339-5533 or admin@comoxhospice.com. — Comox Valley Hospice Society

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RCMP urged City of Courtenay to shutter tattoo parlour to promote fossils on Vancouver Island. An upcoming exhibit at the Provincial Museum was expected to generate an extra 25,000 visitors to the Comox Valley thanks to the promotion of the Courtenay Museum at the

al costs out of parking, roads and public areas have more than doubled over an average year like last year,” said Greg Scott, manager of marketing and sales. Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Alarmed by an incident where a handgun was found in a junior

secondary school, Comox Valley trustees wanted to ensure punishment for bringing weapons to school was tough. “I move, where any student is disciplined for a weapon, that the student is brought before the board before that student is reinstated,” said trustee Len Morrow.

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Twenty-five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Protesters filled the Campbell River courthouse in support of 18 people arrested for protest activities in the park last month. Friends of Strathcona Park were protesting mining in the park.

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allowed to operate. “It is our opinion the premises … will again in the future become the site of illegal activity,” said RCMP Insp. Tom Gray. “It’s time to put an end to it.” Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: The local dinosaur scene was seeing plenty of action. The Royal British Columbia Museum and the Courtenay Museum teamed up

Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues. Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A Courtenay tattoo parlour was set to close due to a history of illegal drug activity. Atomic Tattoo and Body Piercing was going to lose its business licence as of March 10 after Comox Valley RCMP requested the business no longer be

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MARS’ festival celebrating eagles this weekend It is important to The Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society remember that all will hold its seventh eagle nest trees are annual Eagle Fest in protected year round Campbell River this by law and conducting any kind of construcweekend. Once a year the soci- tion near these nest ety celebrates these trees is forbidden durmagnificent birds, ing the nesting season. hoping to raise public Usually eagles produce awareness about their two eggs, four days ever-changing environ- apart, and incubation ment that ultimately takes up to 36 days. Both parents will impacts their future take turns although survival. Bald eagles are the the female does most of largest local raptor the shifts and her mate will proand top of vide her the food MARS MOMENT with food. chain; Keeping they are an eye signifiANDY on eascant indiily visible cators of AIRFIELD nests can the overbe really all health of all our wildlife spe- interesting and somecies, which are all times sad as the eagle nest cameras have interdependent. We are very for- shown. Survival does not tunate in the Comox Valley and Campbell come easy for any wildRiver areas to have life but eaglets are ideal conditions that “sitting ducks” high support healthy eagle atop the tree and are under constant threat populations. Bald eagles need to from predators such live close to water and as crows and ravens. are especially at home Often only one of the along the shorelines eaglets will survive to of oceans, rivers or fledge, especially in lakes. They also need years when the food a large territory that supplies are low, and it must also provide them is not unusual for one with perch trees and sibling to eat or push nest trees, which may the weaker one out of be several kilometres the nest. I have spent many apart. Eagles, like most rap- an hour watching an tors, mate for life and eagle’s first flight, which they have been known sometimes necessitates THE EAGLE FEST happens this weekend in Campbell River. to live for at least 15 the parents trying to bird had nowhere years. Each season dur- bribe them from the to perch, hence the ing the year is clearly nest with food rewards; need for annual nest defined in an eagle’s once I watched as the repairs! life, which makes them parents systematically Please do not very interesting to fol- removed branches from attempt to rescue an low and study as each the nest so the young injured eagle; call our Are you tired of feeling saggy, lumpy, pinched or strained? Well year they return to you’re not alone. As you’ve probably seen on Oprah or read in their same territory women’s magazines, over 80 per cent of all women wear the COMOX VALLEY RECORD and nest sites. wrong size bra. Winter is the time Here’s where Barb Chapman, the Bra Lady, comes in. that eagles return to Chapman is coming to COURTENAY ON TUESDAY MAR. their breeding terri5TH & WEDNESDAY MAR. 6TH to outfit you with the best tory where they will possible bra for your body. Chapman said she will be seeing clients on a one-on-one basis, explaining the benefits of good bras and re-establish bonds measuring their bodies properly. with their mates and “Most women just want to find a good-fitting bra that’s not start to rebuild and uncomfortable,” Chapman said. “What they don’t realize is that repair their old nests. a good support bra is also important for blood circulation and By January they are enhanced lymph drainage.” The Record is pleased to beginning to woo each Chapman has over 200 bra sizes available for ordering, ranging recognize Mahelie Blais other and will perfrom 30AA to 52KK. It’s likely that you’ll fit somewhere between those sizes. for her excellent work in form incredible mating She offers these questions for women to ask themselves: newspaper delivery to rituals that will often • Do you have a drawer full of bras but none that fit homes in the Comox area. involve aerial acrobatcomfortably? 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COMOX VALLEY HOME-BASED & Small Business Association donated food and $119 for the Comox Valley Food Bank. HBSBA president Donna Clairmont (front left) and social director Russ Ball (back left) present to food bank’s Jeff Hampton and Susan Somerset.

ROTARY CLUB OF Cumberland Centennial’s Deb Nolan presented a $500 cheque to Pippa Williams, music director of the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and Michelle Morton, president of the SSO Society.

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TARA JORDAN AND Steve Ayers (left to right) from John Howard Society North Island receive a $10,000 donation for KidStart from Cheryl Hildebrand, Matthijs Bruining, and Peter Phillips at RBC.

SEEDS OWNER TINA Willard-Stepan gives their annual donation to Cumberland Community Forest Society board chair Andrew Nichol. Seeds was recognized as being top 10 in a province-wide Community Impact Award in 2012 for just such initiatives.

COMOX FIRE CHIEF Gord Schreiner (left) presents Paul Berry of Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue with a cheque for $500.

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DONNA CLAIRMONT OF Clairmont Custom Draperies and Design will be one of the Chamber Showcase exhibitors again this year.

Chamber Showcase back Members of the public and the business community are invited to attend the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth annual Business Showcase Feb. 28. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This annual event provides Chamber members and other businesses in the community with an opportunity to showcase their products and services in a professional setting at a beautiful venue,â&#x20AC;? says president and CEO Dianne Hawkins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With over 40 exhibitors, we have a wide array of businesses displaying their products and services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is something for everyone, from business-related services to home dĂŠcor, health and wellness, and much more.â&#x20AC;? The event runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at Crown Isle Resort. Admission is free. Business people may enter to win the Grand Prize Business Services Prize Package valued at over $4,000. This includes a $1,150 advertising campaign on 97.3 The Eagle Radio, $470 worth of avertising in the Comox Valley Record, admission (valued at $1,500) to Zenith Training Internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March or April â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Success Series for Small Businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Two-Day Conference in Parksville. There are also various products and services generously provided by: ABC Printing and Signs, Continual Palingenesis - Web and Social Media Solutions, HiTec Screen Printing, InFocus Magazine, SmartBiz Strategy, Sparkling Graphics, Tailfeather Graphic Design, and the Comox Valley Busi-

ness Gazette. The Chamber of Commerce extends sincere thanks to the following event sponsors whose generous contributions help make this event possible: First Insurance, 97.3 The Eagle Radio, Crown Isle Resort, Comox Valley Record, Klitsa Signs, KT Media

Works, Prestige Video Transfer, Sparkling Graphics and Valley Home Check. For more information, call the Chamber office at 250-334-3234 or visit the website at www.comoxvalleychamber.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce

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In the Comox Valley for the past 30 years MARKET DATA AS OF February 20th, 2013 TSX Composite ...........12,714.05 DJIA ...........................13,927.54 Gold .......................1,580.5 US$ Canadian $ ..............0.9812 US$ ETFs & Global Investments

Claymore BRIC (CBQ) ................ 23.92 BHP Billliton ADR (BHP) ........US$77.06 Power Shrs.QQQ (Nasdaq 100) US$67.19 Aberdeen Asia Pacific (FAP)......... 7.57 S&P TSX 60 (XIU) ...................... 18.41 Government Bonds

5 year (CDN): ..........................1.45% 10 year (CDN): ........................1.99% 30 year (CDN): ........................2.62% 30 year Treasury bonds (US): ....3.18% Fixed Income GICs

Home Trust Company:.................1.75% AGF Trust Company: .................. 2.10% Canadian Tire Bank: ...................2.45%

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Royal Bank: ............................. 64.49 TD Bank: ................................. 84.28 Bank of Nova Scotia:................ 60.01 BCE: ........................................ 44.99 Potash Corp. Of Sask.: .............. 41.23 Suncor Energy Inc: .................... 32.01 Crescent Point Energy: ............. 38.72 Cdn. Oil Sands: ....................... 21.08 Husky Energy: .......................... 30.69 Pembina Pipe Line: ................... 29.67 Transcanada Corp: ................... 47.45 Teck Resources Ltd: .................. 31.71 Cameco: .................................. 22.23 Investment Trusts

Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners: 30.37 Morguard Real Estate Inv. Tr.: ..... 18.70 Cdn. Real Estate Inv. Tr.: ............ 45.79 Riocan Investment Tr.: ................ 27.75

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Presented by Tourism Vancouver Island, Professional Development Days provide Vancouver Island tourism stakeholders with valuable knowledge and training on some of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most current topics. A PDD happens March 15 at the Best Western Plus Westerly Hotel in Courtenay from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The charge of $75+HST per person includes all workshops, lunch, networking and opportunity to win door prizes. Pro-D Day workshops include: Understanding our Visitors, Current Trends, & Changing Conditionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Sarah Adams, Research Professional, DeltaVitae Consulting: This session discusses destination marketing and how the promotion of your product or service can play a vital role in the visitor decision-making process. Understand the visitor to meet their needs means understanding their changing interests, changing economics, technology, and demographics. Social Media and Marketing for Tourism, Garland Coulson, the E-Business Tutor:

What can social media do for your tourism business? Should you focus on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or something else? What about websites; do they still work? This no-hype, easy-to-follow session will help you understand what social media can and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do for tourism business and get the most out of online advertising. Work Smarter Not Harder, Garland Coulson, the E-Business Tutor: Do you find that you work harder than people around you, yet they make more money and enjoy more success than you do? Why? In

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EDITORIAL

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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: 1-855-310-3535 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

Promoting tourism together Efficiency is a buzzword around government these days, as it is in the private sector. In B.C. that scenario isn’t expected to end anytime soon, regardless which party settles into office after the May provincial election. The beleaguered tourism industry in Greater Victoria and the rest of the province continues to be subject to such funding restraints. With sluggish economies prompting people to spend less on travel, local tourism promoters must get even more creative in marketing the area to potential visitors. That doesn’t necessarily mean coming up with more grabby slogans. It means looking at new ways of doing more with less. Time will tell whether the Liberals’ creation of Destination B.C. is just pre-election window dressing or a serious effort to enhance the marketing efforts of the many regional and community destination marketing organizations in the province. In the meantime, local and regional groups can take steps to improve their own lot by teaming with neighbouring organizations to market Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland better. Rather than waiting for the post-2010 Olympics ripple to come, why not work together to remind the visitors who came to Vancouver and Whistler, but were focused on the Games, how great our region is? Tourism Victoria has done a good job attracting people here from relatively nearby locales – Western Canada and the U.S. West Coast. But at a time when gaining a share of people’s limited travel budgets is becoming more difficult and competitive, a consistent, joint action plan – perhaps one that casts the net farther – could attract new visitors. We can’t expect government to lay all the groundwork for the industry and create a perfect environment for entrepreneurship. That has to be done by businesspeople who see opportunities and work hard to create a place for themselves in an industry that continues to be one of B.C.’s biggest economic generators. Victoria News

Record Question of the Week This week: Seventy-three per cent of respondents said they have already decided who they will vote for in the B.C. election in May. Next week: Overall, do you support the new provincial budget? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Car Care-A-Van co-ordinator Helen Boyd is receiving a B.C. Community Achievement Award for making a contribution as a volunteer.

In the next five years, sewer rates for taxpayers will increase dramatically in Courtenay and Comox, says the Comox Valley Regional District.

CVEDS seemingly out of phase Dear editor, I’m responding to the Feb. 15 letter by Mr. Presley, in which he set out to “counter some of the negative press and misunderstanding over CVEDS.” It’s interesting Mr. Presley finds the questions and comments spawned by CVEDS’ recent actions to be negative, as opposed to the actions themselves. What are the misunderstandings? So far, concerned citizens have called for accountability, transparency and an explanation of whose vision of economic development CVEDS serves. I should think CVEDS would contact the press directly to set the record straight. The opportunity to clarify what they’ve been doing, such as advertising the unapproved Raven Coal Mine, should be directly addressed to the taxpayers who funded the ad. Mr. Presley explains that CVEDS consists “of local politicians representing the City, the Town, the Village, rural areas A, B, C and First Nations.” Then why has CVEDS contradicted the concerns of the people it represents?

Comox and Courtenay councils, and the CVRD, have passed unanimous motions opposing further processing of the Raven Coal Mine without strict new conditions. The K’omoks First Nation has also expressed concern, yet an ad is run. Why? It appears that not only is CVEDS not listening to the public, their own board members are not being heard. “What we try to do is promote the Comox Valley,” writes Mr. Presley. “What we do not do is sit in judgment on the types of economic activities that come to our door; we leave those decisions to local governments or the Province.” If CVEDS, with well over a million-dollar budget, is not able to judge the quality, viability or sustainability of opportunities that pass over its domain — nor crosscheck with local government to avoid conflicts of interest — then why have yet another level of unresponsive bureaucracy? Different levels of government should work on the same agenda with compatible goals, not run ads that conflict with each other. Is this a responsible action or a waste of taxpayer dollars? What decision-making is

CVEDS prepared to take responsibly for? Mr. Presley says CVEDS must “determine where we spend our limited resources” and “have to make some difficult decisions on where we can get the most value for our efforts.” What is the added value of advertising for the Raven Coal Mine and big box stores? What portion of CVEDS’ limited resources is spent on wages to its economic development officer (EDO)? It’s impossible to find out. The wage cannot be obtained even through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from local media. Why is the taxpaying public not allowed to know? When contacted, the EDO of Nanaimo’s Economic Development Society had no problem being transparent with her income of $135,000 per year. Amidst what Mr. Presley perceives as negative press and misunderstandings, only CVEDS itself can set the record straight. The media and the public are waiting for their positive clarification to the questions being asked. S.M. Smith, Royston

Assessing students tricky indeed Dear editor, In response to the editorial of Feb. 15, regarding test results in schools, please do not repeat claims that 50 years of educational research on effective schools have shown to be false. I refer to the assertion that children from single-parent families do not do well on educational tests. In fact, the research shows that the best single predictor of children’s school performance is the educational attainment of the mother. The claims that either income or single-parent family status accurately predicts performance are false, and result from

misreadings of the statistical analyses involved. It is true that income and education level tend to be correlated, which has led to the very common false claim about income and attainment. Since single parents are often poor, it is easy to draw the inference you repeat, about the school performance of their children. With regard to the use of tests to assess the performance of schools generally, the only really useful assessments are those which measure student performance growth from Time One to Time Two. Even these require so much

interpretation that they are only crude measures of school performance, which need to be supplemented with very careful observational and interview information to make accurate judgements. On the other hand, your headline, Student assessment tricky, is absolutely correct. I spent 20 years as a researcher trying to do school assessment, a related task which it is even harder to get right. Dr. Peter Coleman, Comox Valley Editor’s note: Dr. Peter Coleman is a School District 71 trustee and Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser University.

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Undoing 137 years of bad history

Libraries extremely popular Dear editor, At the recent AGM of the Vancouver Island Regional Library board, the 2012 data numbers of usage of our public libraries was indeed staggering. In the Vancouver Island region alone, libraries had 2.6 million visitors, 360,000 virtual visitors, circulation of 4.6 million items, almost 3,000 programs offered to over 60,000 people, 95,000 new items added to VIRL collections, with an almost 14-per-cent increase in overall usage library programs. Wow! As the trustee who represents the Town of Comox on the library board, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to say that our Comox Branch saw over 102,000 visits in 2012, and almost 212,000 items borrowed. Recent programs at the Comox Valley regional libraries included: eBook classes, knitting group, reading readiness programs, book clubs, storytimes for children, author readings and insights and a teen comic contest. Part of the work that our libraries do in the Comox Valley is to help those, particularly of my generation (60+), who are uncomfortable, shy or horrified like me about using new computer technology, to introduce them to the virtual world through introductory programs such as how to use Kobo eReaders, how to access and down-

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load free music (Freegal) and magazines (Zinio) and how to use eBook technology. The VIRL board states that their mission is to enrich lives and community through universal access to knowledge and lifelong learning and literacy both in the hard copy and virtual world! So letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see then, our libraries offer universal access to books, DVDs, newspapers and magazines in hard copy and virtual format, offer computer usage assisting those who cannot afford such technology at home, and offer a multitude of literacy, interest and community programs available to all! And, how exciting for the Cumberland community to soon be getting a new library! Are public libraries becoming obsolete? Hardly! I invite residents to visit our Comox Valley public libraries and their programs if you have not done so lately. I am certain you will be surprised and rewarded. And, it should confirm that our public libraries are indeed important cultural and educational hubs of Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland. Hugh MacKinnon, Comox

Dear editor, Although the Idle No More movement seems to be idle, it sparked nationwide debate and awareness recently regarding the plight of First Nations citizens as well as the difficulties that governments find themselves in, politically and financially. Since the onset of the 1876 Indian Act, aboriginals and governments have been shackled into an oftendysfunctional relationship, a relationship of government largesse,

administrative abuse and a not-so-benevolent overseer. For aboriginals, this has resulted in dependency, complacency and confusion. Both sides are locked into the blame game without coming up with any answers and actions. On the aboriginal side with so many â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;players in the fieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (over 600 reserves), the Idle No More catalyst into nationwide debates has revealed that not everyone can agree on many of the

issues and resolutions except on perhaps two â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Indian Act has to go and economic prosperity for aboriginals would certainly go a long way. On the government side, certain leaders have voiced similar tones. The Indian Act has marginalized over half a million Canadians into second-class citizens and will limit the economic growth of Canada. Estimates of $500 billion of future resource-related projects may hang in the

balance. Over the next 10 years, some 400,000 aboriginals will be ready to enter the workplace but today there is no evidence that a meaningful number of them can and will be trained to take advantage of the forecast chronic skills shortage.

To meet that need, there is currently a strong focus to look outside the country, to immigrants for much of that skill set. It would be a shame not to take advantage of this opportunity now to start to undo 137 years of bad history. Ed Zirkwitz, Royston

Her bones are rattled Dear editor, As an answer to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who claims dogs are not his best friend, I have to respond because it really rattles my bones. Mr. Hodge, honestly how often have you stepped into doggie

poo? I bet never, just letting us know how much you hate dogs. People who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like animals do like people even lesser. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your privilege. However, to claim to chain dogs to a picnic table, shutting them

Gas boom or glut? Dear editor, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gas boom, gas glut.â&#x20AC;? Early in the morning of Feb. 20, I read the following headline and article in The Tyee online newspaper by Andrew Nikiforuk: The making of a natural gas glut. Later that morning, I read another headline in the Comox Val-

ley Record on a column by Tom Fletcher: That B.C. gas boom you heard about is real alright. Two creditable reporters with two totally opposing views and equally scary scenarios. Another collapse in the making? Joe Vandenberg, Comox Valley

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dictatorship Dear editor, Wake up, Canada! If you have forgotten how Hitler rose to power in the 1930s, with the following disastrous results, I suggest you read up on history. His methods included muzzling the media, suppressing

those with views contrary to his own, party propaganda, misinformation and total control of government policy. Sound familiar? We are living in a dictatorship, not a democracy. Ann Andrews, Black Creek

up in a basement room and to ignore and neglect them is straightforward cruelty to an animal, is something I do not think you like to have applied to yourself. Jutta Tschauner, Comox Valley

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CONVOCATION OF EAGLES Did you know that a group of eagles is called a convocation? Neither did the editor. These eagles were spotted in Cumberland doing a pretty good impersonation of a totem pole. E-mail Picture of the Week submissions to editor@ comoxvalleyrecord.com. PHOTO BY JENNEL ANDERSON

Last night, I was reading a book to my daughter about a little rabbit who insisted that the other rabbits could have a piece of her carrot cake only if they met certain criteria. Of course, the criterion established by the rabbit was ridiculous, i.e., be all brown with a white tail, be able to hop 100 times in a row, have blue eyes, and live in a certain burrow. Intuitively, my daughter observed the fact that the other little rabbits can’t always help where they live or what colour their fur is and that it wasn’t fair that they didn’t get a piece of cake. I was reminded of this lovely discussion when I got a call from one of our clients (a daughter caring for her mother) requesting a statement of services to see if any of our services were eligible for a tax credit. Apparently, some of our services were eligible for medical expenses. In another breath, she said there were many other tax credits for which she wasn’t eligible based on a criterion that didn’t seem to make sense to her, i.e, she didn’t live with her Mom but she still provided upwards of 10 hours of care per week but appar-

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Book Friends seeking donations for their big sale The Comox Valley Book Friends are once again up and running in preparation for their annual fundraising book sale. Donations may be dropped off at the Comox Centre Mall. If you have a large donation and would like some assistance, the volunteers are in the space on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to help unload your books. The Book Friends are located right across from the CIBC Bank. All of the money raised by the Comox Valley Book Friends is donated to non-profit groups in our valley. Some of the recipients of funds are The 4R’s Education Centre, Adult Learning Centre, Comox Firefighters Association, Comox

to a graduating student. Your donations all help make our sale a success for non-profit groups in our community. Gladly accepted are gently used books, CDs,

Valley Ground Search and Rescue, Therapeutic Riding and Wheels for Wellness. Last year, we were able to distribute over $13,000 to eight groups and present a bursary

DVDs, puzzles, games, and newer magazines (less than two years old, please). Sorry to say we cannot use encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest condensed books, vinyl records,

cassette tapes, videos or National Geographic magazines, and disposing of these items takes money away from our funds. New volunteers are always welcome. No

experience is necessary and you don’t have to be book knowledgeable. There are many different tasks to be done. If you would like to join, please come to the mall on any Tuesday

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When First Nation artist Andy Everson needed a sign for an Idle No More rally, he created a simple, yet powerful fist and feather design on his laptop. Before he went to Simms Millennium Park, he posted the image on his Facebook page. By that afternoon, it had been shared 1,200 times. After 6,000 he lost count. The image that took an hour to create has shown up in rallies in the Czech Republic, in a photo in a Rolling Stone magazine article and been adopted by aboriginal groups across the continent. “It’s a surprise that my Idle No More design has become so popular,” says Everson who lives in Comox with his wife and two children. “The fonts on my laptop are limited but now that’s the standard font for the movement. “I’ve given permission for anyone to use the image. My name isn’t on it. The message is far more important than self-promotion.” Launched in November 2012, Idle No More is an ongoing protest movement featuring the concerns of Canadian aboriginal peoples and supporters about the federal government’s handling of treaty rights and indigenous sovereignty. Everson is pleased that many groups have adapted his image to create something more personal. “That’s important,” he says, “as it shows the diversity of aboriginal peoples. That’s our biggest strength. We’re not just one humungous group; we have different cultures, languages and art.”

Inspired by his grandparents, Margaret and Andy Frank, Everson became interested in the traditions of the K’ómoks and Kwakwa ka ’wakw First Nations at an early age. But he didn’t get serious about his art until he created what he considers his first “real piece” in Grade 11. “I belonged to the Oh Toh Kin dance troupe and we were going to Arizona,” explains the 40-yearold. “I needed a blanket to wear so painted one with a Chilkat-style design.” Everson’s now danced in cultural events throughout Canada, as well as the Netherlands, Taiwan, Mexico and other locations. And, in addition to performing with Le-La-La Dancers and Gwa’wina Dancers, he formed his own troupe, the Kumugwe Dancers. The real turning point in his career, however, came in 1997. “I was procrastinating writing my thesis, my grandmother died and I dipped a paddle in the water for the first time. At the same time, I began exploring art more and created my first limited edition print.” Now Everson’s work is found in Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland galleries, as well as in Whistler, Ottawa, Alaska, Washington and BC Ferry gift shops. Partial proceeds from Flight are donated to Ironcops for Cancer and the rights to Remembrance were given to the BC Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members’ Association, which led to Everson receiving a Queen Elizabeth II Royal Jubilee Medal in 2012. Everson recently celebrated the creation of his 100th limited edition print. Like all good artists, his work continues to evolve. As well as working on strictly traditional art, he also uses traditional forms in contemporary ways. “It’s freeing to explore my art in that way,” he says. “But I keep

COMOX VALLEY ARTIST Andy Everson, wearing a distinctive yellow and blue Chilkat-style tunic, is seen with other K’ómoks Band members at an Idle No More rally in front of the legislature buildings in Victoria. At left is a variation on his original Idle No More design featuring the Comox Glacier.

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both styles separate. Traditional art is much stricter when it comes to what is acceptable or not.” It’s this exploration that lead to Everson’s first political work.

“I’ve never thought of myself as an activist or gone to rallies,” he says. “But I am concerned about the treaty process and that’s becoming reflected in my art.” Released in fall 2012, his Star Wars-inspired series portrays the film’s familiar characters with a new First Nations twist. It also takes a serious look at issues involved with the Canadian government and Aboriginal peoples treaty process. But whether lighthearted or serious, part of the appeal of Everson’s artwork is his ability to make an image very personal for himself, yet also give it a broader

appeal. “I want people to be able to look at one of my prints and bring themselves into it,” he says. “To look at it and create their own story. That’s important to me.” Everson’s work is available at numerous galleries and gift shops in the Comox Valley including I-Hos and Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery. For more information and to read the stories that accompany his work, visit www.andyeverson.com. Paula Wild is a published author and regular contributor to the Comox Valley Record’s arts and entertainment section.

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Growing art group exhibiting work Did you know that the walls of Delicadoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the corner of Fifth Street and Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay have been turned into an art gallery by the Art Group of the Comox Valley? Originally the group was about six women who were part of the Comox Valley Newcomersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Group. It is now an independent association of about 40 men and women who get together weekly to paint, sketch, write, or photograph. Several members of AGCV are professional artists who show and sell in galleries. Many are semi-professional, showing their work in local venues, and a number of our members are amateur artists who gather together for the love of art. Members are from the Comox Valley and surrounding areas. One of the displaying artists at Delicadoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is

Carol Elliott. Although Elliott has been painting for many years, her style changed significantly since moving to the Comox Valley. This giant step forward in her artistic style incorporated decorative art techniques into her oil paintings. For Elliott, the result of this approach means giving up some of the time-honoured oil painting traditions but she says it has regenerated her creativity. The style is a modified Grisaille, a form of decorative painting in grey monochromes to give the impression of objects in relief. Instead of using only grey, as you would with Grisaille, you paint the canvas with a luminous acrylic colour and add shading with grey and black acrylic. Only then do you start painting with oils â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and only thin layers of semi-transparent glazes. Look closely at

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Less reggae, more rock The songs from the new release by Mindil Beach Markets will leave you awash in sentiments ranging from love of the planet, to love of a party. Hear for yourself March 2 at the Waverley Hotel. The Deep Sea Gypsies will be special guests. Mindil is Cam Ainslie (drums), Rod Campbell (vocals/keys), Patrick Codere (vocals/guitar), Daniel DK Kingsbury (vocals/guitar) and Matt Posnikoff (bass/ guitar). They captured listeners with the release of their self-titled first album in October 2010. The band toured the album independently from Vancouver to San Diego, playing 19 shows and handing out 10,000 free copies along the way. The accompanying live show drew the attention of festival organizers across the province. To date, Mindil Beach has rocked crowds at festivals like Rifflandia, Live at Squamish, The Big Time Out, Victoria Ska Fest and Tall Tree Festival to name a few. On their latest record, It Might Take Long, scheduled for release March 5, MBM have both refined and beefed up their sound. Campbell described the album as “less reggae, more rock. We’re really starting to nail down our sound and figure out who we are

as a band. However, fans of our diversity will not be disappointed.” MBM have booked a cross-Canada tour to coincide with the album’s release in March. For more about the band, visit www.mindilbeachmarkets.com and http://www.myspace.com/mindilbeachmarkets. Tickets for the Waverley gig are at Bop City, the hotel or by phoning 250-336-

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The genesis of NoMeansNo occurred in 1976 when brothers John and Rob Wright found themselves at a Ramones concert in Boulder, Colo. Their father, Raul, was a lighting tech for a travelling musical troupe that happened to be sharing the stage with the up-and-coming New York quartet. Though no one realized it until years later, future collaborator and co-conspirator Jello Biafra was also in attendance at that monumental event as well as Ministry’s Al Jourgensen and the embattled Tommy Bolin. Rob and John left that event with ears ringing and ideas brewing. NoMeansNo formed in the heady days of late ‘70s punk. Rob Wright, then a dishwasher at a campus cafeteria, witnessed an early performance by DOA. With a burst of inspiration, he formed a duo with his brother, John. In the early ‘80s, after adding a guitar player, NoMeansNo began to tour in ear-

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CHASING ICE IS an engrossing chronicle of one man’s quest to reveal crucial evidence about the damage we have wrought to our carbon-powered planet.

One man’s quest shown in film reveal crucial evidence about the damage we have wrought to our carbon-powered planet. Shocking, sobering yet ultimately optimistic, the story of Balog’s incredible journey is an urgent reminder that our world is in crisis. As part of the Comox Valley Art Gallery winter film series, Chas-

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A special presentation at the 2012 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and winner of several awards, Chasing Ice is the engrossing and enlightening debut feature from documentary filmmaker Jeff Orlowski. The film, which received the Hot Docs People’s Choice Award and the Cinematography Award at the Sundance Film Festival, follows National Geographic photojournalist James Balog as he struggles to bring dramatic visual evidence of climate change in the Arctic to the attention of the world. After an eye-opening 2005 visit to Iceland, Balog initiates an expedition called the Extreme Ice Survey, traversing the Arctic with a band of young adventurers. He deploys revolutionary time-lapse cameras to capture a multi-year record of the world’s changing glaciers. His hauntingly beautiful videos compress years into seconds and capture ancient mountains of ice in motion as they disappear at a breathtaking rate. As the climate change debate continues and natural disasters around the world intensify exponentially, Balog finds himself at the centre of a maelstrom and near the end of his tether, struggling to make the world see what he has seen with his own (camera) eye. Featuring stunning cinematography and privileged views of some never-beforeseen areas of the Arctic, Chasing Ice is an engrossing chronicle of one man’s quest to

ing Ice will be shown Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Rialto Theatre in Courtenay. Tickets for it and the other films in the series (March 10 and 24) are available at the CVAG gift shop at 580 Duncan Ave. in Courtenay. Call CVAG at 250338-6211 to purchase tickets over the phone with Visa or Master-

card. If the film is not sold out, tickets will also be available in the Rialto Theatre lobby before the film. All films are fundraisers for the Comox Valley Art Gallery. For updates and more information on the films, visit www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com. — Comox Valley Art Gallery

On Feb. 28, Bob Harlock will present an evening of music and original songs at Zocalo Café. “I have been writing songs for many years, but it wasn’t until about three years ago when I joined the Comox Valley Song Circle that my guitar playing, music and songwriting started to become acceptable, not only to my ear but I hoped to others as well,” Harlock says. “My songs have been on occasion compared to John Prine and even to the storyteller Tom T. Hall. Being even loosely compared to John Prine, is the ultimate compliment; for Prine has been my singer and songwriting role model for over 40 years. “Prine as well as another county singer, Hayes Carll, have a unique way of expressing themselves in verse that I try very hard to emulate in my own way. “An example is when they sing a love song, it isn’t really a love song, but a ballad with a collage of sometimes even humorous hidden meanings.

“I have tried with what I hope is some success to steer my songwriting in that direction, keeping my songs away from the heavy, sad relationship

Met tackling Aida The Metropolitan opera is back at the Rialto Theatre with The Met’s unforgettable production of Verdi’s Aida this Saturday at 10 a.m. Aida, a drama set in ancient Egypt, stars Liudmyla Monastyrska as the enslaved Ethiopian princess caught in a love triangle with the heroic Radamès, played by Roberto Alagna, and the proud Egyptian princess Amneris, sung by Olga Borodina. Explore the times of the Old Kingdom in this acclaimed story. Fabio Luisi conducts. Tickets for all of the Rialto Met performances are on sale. For more information, call the Rialto Theatre at 250-338-5502. — Rialto Theatre

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Travellers bringing their ukuleles No matter what the weather, on March 2 the sun will shine on Joe’s Garage in Courtenay. Jazzalele, a Nanaimo-based ukulele concert duo, will perform at Joe’s that evening, delivering a repertoire that ranges from classic, to Latin jazz to Hawaiian, and much more. Anna (Acevedo) Lyman, a critically acclaimed jazz vocalist with family ties to Mexico, Puerto Rico and Brazil, is the architect and driving force behind Jazzalele. Her four-octave voice easily covers the broad scope of music she performs, from Latin to soul (she was born in Detroit). Her voice has been compared to honey, wine and melted chocolate. Her jazz vocal stylings are world class, as are her ukulele arrangements. Steve Sutton, a Victoria-based bassist and ukulelist, has performed and jammed with many renowned musicians, including Pat Coleman, Hugh Fraser, Mowbray and Mills and Noah Becker. His musical travels have brought him under the influence and teaching of jazz greats such as Neil Swainson, Misha Piatogorsky and Don Thompson. Steve teaches guitar, bass and ukulele in Victoria, and is involved with the promotion of the ukulele worldwide. In the afternoon of March 2, Anna and Steve are giving a workshop, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The workshop is entitled the Right Hand Rules! and is for those who want more variety in their playing. Participants will learn some techniques they can put into a song, using the right hand, that will help with both rhythm and expression. The ukulele is both a chordal and a percussive instrument and both aspects, as well as ukulele dynamics will be taught. Those wishing to take the workshop should already have been playing for a couple of months. Tickets for either the concert or the workshop are available at Bop City in Courtenay and the Music Plant in Campbell River. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Linda at 250-336-8429 or e-mail lindasafford@shaw.ca. — Joe’s Garage

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Friday, Feb. 22 CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL at Riding Fool Hostel. FMI: www.cumberlandforest.com. GORD KRUGER AND HIS AMIGOS at Friday Night Evergreen Club Dance in the Filberg Centre.

Saturday, Feb. 23 RICHARD MACKIE presenting new book at Blue Heron Books at 11 a.m. and Courtenay Library at 2 p.m. CELTIC CARGO CULT at Zocalo Café, 7 to 9 p.m. RIALTO THEATRE showing Met Opera at 10 a.m. FMI: 250-338-5502. OLD TIME FIDDLERS BRANCH 17 monthly family dance at Fallen Alders Community Hall in Royston. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. FMI: Ed at 250339-6297.

Sunday, Feb. 24 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY film showing at Rialto Theatre, 5 p.m. FMI: www. comoxvalleyartgallery.com.

Thursday, Feb. 28 CHIMNEY SWALLOWS (Corwin Fox & Raghu Lokanathan) throw CD release party at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com/ concerts.

RENÉE MOSS and ADAM NORMAN at Joe’s Garage, 7 p.m. DAVID HARLOCK at Zocalo Café, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, March 1 NOMEANSNO at Waverley Hotel with ABBIE HOFFMAN SOCIETY. Tickets are at Bop City, the hotel or by phoning 250-336-8322. Doors open at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 2 MINDIL BEACH MARKETS at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City, the hotel or by phoning 250-336-8322. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. JAZZALELE at Joe’s Garage. Tickets at Bop City in Courtenay. FMI: Linda at 250336-8429 or lindasafford@ shaw.ca.

Sunday, March 10 THE GREAT PLAINS (Saskia and Darrel) at Old Church Theatre, 3 p.m. Tickets at Blue Heron Books and Alano Club in Courtenay.

Wednesday, March 13 ARCHIE FISHER at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com/concerts.

Thursday, March 21 MAEVE MacKINNON TRIO at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com/ concerts.

Saturday, March 23 NEW COUNTRY REHAB at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com/ concerts.

Tuesday, March 26 HOLLY COLE at Sid Williams Theatre. Tickets at 250-3382430 or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Saturday, May 26 STRATHCONA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Gilbert and Sullivan, Native Sons Hall.

Sunday, May 27 STRATHCONA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Gilbert and Sullivan, Native Sons Hall.

Friday, July 14 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: http://www.islandmusicfest. com.

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Sunday, July 16 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: http://www.islandmusicfest. com.

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Author at two locations Saturday Record Staff Author Richard Mackie will present his new book Home Truths: Highlights from BC History at two Comox Valley locations

this Saturday. Mackie will be available to sign books in Comox at Blue Heron Books at 11 a.m. At 2 p.m. at the Courtenay branch of the Vancouver Island

Regional Library, his talk entitled Hearts, Homes and Houses of British Columbia — 10,000 Years of Settlement History will reveal some of the material he and his co-editor, his-

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G-Kings grab 2-0 playoff series lead over Generals Earle Couper Record Staff

Two down. Tow to go The Comox Valley Glacier Kings opened their Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League first round playoff series Tuesday night with a 4-1 win over the Oceanside Generals. The G-Kings took the second game of the series 2-1

Rylan Ball rippled the mesh for his eighth goal in his last five games, and Kennelly put the G-Kings ahead to stay with six seconds left in the opening frame. Kennelly (first star) increased the lead to 3-1 four minutes into the second with a power-play marker set up by Andrew White (second star) and Nicholas

GAME THREE IN BEST-OF-7 SATURDAY, FEB. 23 7:30 P.M. SPORTS CENTRE #1 Wednesday night in Parksville. See details online at www.comoxvalleyrecord. com. Game three goes Saturday in Courtenay, 7:30 p.m. at Sports Centre #1. Jack Kennelly returned to the lineup after a lengthy recovery from surgery and made an immediate impact, tallying twice. His first goal late in the first period stood up as the game winner. The first period started out shaky for the Yetis as post-season excitement seemed to be a factor. The Generals capitalized at the 11:21 mark courtesy of Cam McCormick. The Icemen equalized three minutes later when

Tupper (third star). Jordan Crisp beat goalie Alex Mastrodonato at 12:47 to give his team even more breathing room. The Glacier Kings continued to dominate the Generals in the third period, outshooting them 16-2, but relief netminder Liam Giroux kept the Icemen off the scoreboard. Comox Valley outshot Oceanside 46-19 with Michael Hails picking up the win. “This was one of the most complete efforts from all players this season, which is the obvious expectation, given the standards they hold themselves to,” said Glacier Kings’ head coach

JACK KENNELLY RETURNED to the Glacier Kings’ lineup Tuesday night and scored twice to lead the Yetis to a 4-1 win over the Oceanside Generals. PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY

Bill Rotheisler. “I thought each line was disciplined and accountable for their roles and expectations set forth in order to succeed

as a team,” said Rotheisler, adding the team will need that same consistent effort the rest of the way. Tuesday’s result may

cause Generals’ head coach and GM Brent Demerais to rethink his strategy. Prior to game one, he told Parksville Qualicum News sports

scribe James Clarke that the key to beating the Yetis was, “Get the puck deep and lay the body on them — take the time and space away from their D-men in their zone. “I think we have a good shot of beating that team,” said Demarias. “We need to get more shots on net with more guys going hard to the net. It’s going to be good hockey. I think we have a little more depth than Comox. Play the body and finish our checks— find a way to win it.” ICE CHIPS Kerry Park Islanders beat Campbell River Storm 4-3 in overtime in the league’s inaugural wild card game Sunday and meet North Division champs Nanaimo Buccaneers ... playoff schedules and results are at www. vijhl.com ... the Glacier Kings are hosting the Cyclone Taylor Cup (B.C. Jr. B championship) April 11-14, and anyone interested in volunteer opportunities or sponsorship options can contact the team’s public relations director Robyn Nicholson at CVGKMedia@ gmail.com ... with a file from the Comox Valley Glacier Kings sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

United advances in cup play with extra time win Comox Valley United continued their quest for the Pearkes Challenge Cup with a 2-1 win Sunday over Gorge FC. With the advantage of home field at Vanier, the local Vancouver Island Soccer League men’s side advanced to the cup quarter-finals at the expense of their fellow Div. 3B squad from Victoria. For the first time in weeks United was pressured on the ball by a hungry Gorge team. Both teams battled to gain possession and momentum early. In the 32nd minute, after a turnover, Gorge transitioned quickly to free up a streaking Yong Soo Byeon who put it past fearless goalkeeper Matt Beckett to give the visitors the lead. That woke United up. The half ended with possession and play in Gorge’s end for the remaining 15 minutes but nothing to show for it on the scoreboard. Comox Valley local

COMOX VALLEY UNITED’S Gohkan Acvil (#20) takes on Gorge defenders Brendon McEneaney (left) and Cormac O’Connor during Sunday’s VISL cup match at Vanier. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER

‘keeper Theo Terry kept the Gorge side with the lead. In the 78th minute, Comox finally equalized with a cross from Phil Ludwig that Cam McIntosh easily headed into the back of the net. “I was at the right place at the right time; it was also a great ball,” said McIntosh, who extended his goal streak to two consecutive games. In the 90th minute a free kick was awarded, giving Gorge a chance to end it in regulation. But the ball heading for the top corner was stopped by Beckett. Moments later another through ball sent Yong Soo on a breakaway, but keeper Beckett made sure Yong Soo did not get a shot off as he ran out to beat him for the ball. The team called this the turning point. The game ended 1-1 in regulation; extra time was needed to decide a winner. With a minute left in the first extra time half, Comox

Valley’s press for the winning goal started from the back line as a ball was sent to forward Riley Murray. Murray beautifully flicked the ball to Nick Marinus who had no trouble placing his shot in the bottom corner of the net. The team is on the road to take on the Cordova Bay Red Barn Bobcats this Saturday, Feb. 23 in the cup quarter-finals. They will play this team at home in a few weeks with first place in the league up for grabs. “Between cup and league play, every game is meaningful. We have to keep winning to stay on top,” says captain Brian Gage. THROW INS United (10-1-3) is third in Div. 3B while the Bobcats (10-1-4) are second ... the teams tied 1-1 in Victoria in their only meeting so far this season ... follow the team online at Facebook.com/CVUnitedSoccerMen ... – Comox Valley United

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Grand night of wrestling at Slams for Sebastian Goode triumphed over evil in the inaugural Slams for Sebastian wrestling fundraiser, held Saturday night at the Comox Band Hall. A full night of fast and furious action raised $1,465 for Sebastian Cobban and his parents Tyler and Amanda to help with their seven-monthold son’s medical bills. Sebastian has a rare medical condition that requires regular visits to hospital. The wrestlers all donated their time, and 50/50 winner Brad Campbell donated his winnings to Sebastian. On the undercard, Vancouver Island champion BJ Laredo beat Scott Steel and Krofton in a Triple Threat Match, Lak Sidarrtha

beat Mr. India and Riea Taylor and ECCW Michelle Starr, Disco Von Slasher beat Raven heavyweight champion Fury, Cremator, Scotty Cremator retained his Mac, Raven Lake, Riea Lake. The much-antici- title by beating Scotty Von Slasher, BJ Laredo, Scott Steel, Krofton, pated tag team match Mac. The rumble came Ravenous Randy, Jordie between local favourites the Comox Crusaders down to Barry Goode, Taylor, Lak Sidarrtha, (Sgt. Kaos and Barry Disco Fury and Scotty Mr. India, Bruiser Joe, K e n Goode) and Cossitt, Greatness The rumble came down to Barry E r i c on Demand ( “ G o r - Goode, Disco Fury and Scotty Mac. After To n e f f, Andrew g e o u s ” much double teaming Goode overcame Davis Michelle and Tim Starr and the odds, eliminating both Disco and ChaisDisco Fury) Scotty to become the first Slams for son who did not dis- Sebastian champion. not only appoint. refereed After a lot of cheating and dou- Mac. After much double but also donated the ble teaming, Starr and teaming Goode over- ring,” said event orgaFury prevailed. But came the odds, elimi- nizer Keith Spinks (aka their post-bout celebra- nating both Disco and Sgt. Kaos). “We also owe a big tions were cut short by Scotty to become the Sgt. Kaos, who hit a first Slams for Sebas- debt of gratitude to all tian champion. the out-of-ring volunstunner on both men. “On behalf of Slams teers: Earl Andrews, Elsewhere, “Ravenous” Randy Myers beat for Sebastian, I’d like Laura Mudge, Lisa “Greedfather” Jordie to thank Barry Goode, Wheeler, Ashley Shea,

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moking fish has to be one of the most ancient skills passed down from our earliest ancestors to modern man. Drying fish and meat is practised by virtually all societies throughout the globe, be they primitive communities or so called modern developed cultures. I inherited my skills from my grandfather who was considered a master of smoking fish in the community of Cold Lake where I grew up during the Great Depression. The smell of smoked fish that drifted from his towered smokehouse was enough to drive young boys to planning raids on the delicious treats curing in the magic tower. Towered smokehouses have been mostly replaced by small metal smokers that run on chips or ultra modern insulated boxes that run on small circular cakes of sawdust called pucks. These modern smokehouses suit our urban societies where we live on small lots and limited space. Pictured with this column are two pieces of steelhead and a fillet from an eastern brook trout. They were cured this past weekend in our smoker and represent the high end of fish we smoke. In the case of the trout its flesh is of a deep red and oozing with fat. The steelhead on the other hand is a light red and heavily muscled to adapt to the fish’s challenging environment of strong river and ocean currents. Over the years Elaine has developed her own formula for making the brine we cure our fish with prior to smoking. The ingredients of her special formula are passed down to the female members of the clan and even I do not know all the intimate

HICKORY SMOKED TROUT and steelhead is like high-end single malt whisky to a fisherman – and they make good partners. PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW

details of her magic potions. This much I can divulge – over time she has changed the portions of salt to sugar in the following manner – two portions of dark brown sugar to one of pickling salt and then she adds a series of spices. The mix is always done a couple of days in advance of the brining process. We put the mix on in a solid form rather than liquid brine. We find that shortly after the mix is applied it makes its own liquid combined with the natural juices from the fish. If we are using frozen fish we always make certain it is completely thawed prior to brining. Our fish are soaked for at least 24 hours at cool temperatures. Before it is put on the smoker racks it is wiped with paper towels to remove excessive moisture and solid residue from the brine mix. If we are smoking fish to be canned we always smoke it so that it is still limp when put in the jars – this avoids overly dry fish after processing in the canner. You can smoke virtually every species of fish we catch depending on your personal tastes. The time you process your fish in many respects is dependent on the heat and smoking characteristics of your personal smoker.

Over the years I have learned that you cannot be too vigilant in keeping track of the degree of cooking your fish are undergoing; drying on the edges is a sign of getting done. Do not hesitate to move racks up and down in the smoker as the smoking progress-

es. Those at the bottom usually cook faster than the racks higher up in the smoker. It is better to err on the side of low heat and a longer smoking process rather than too much heat and a quicker cooking result. Finally when you decide your smoking cycle is complete it is important to leave the fish in the smoker for 24 hours if at all possible, allowing the curing process to be complete. Among my many sins is being a student of the responsible mysteries of single malt Scotch whisky. The secrets of the malting process of each whisky are closely guarded. There are many similarities to the process of smoking fish and making whisky. Just

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Good turnout at Glacier Greens For the third Saturday in a row, Glacier Greens had 80 or more out for Men’s Day on Saturday, Feb. 15. The weather was again good with sun and little or no wind, GOLF which was reflected in the good scores. The POG holes were drawn by Paul Schroeder so you can thank him. Hcp. 0-10: Low gross Chris Westbrook 72, Terran Berger 73, Bruce Coulter 74. Low net Steve Peters 67, Bill Todd 69, Larry Lott 70 c/b. Snips: #3 Dave Wacowich, #11 Chris Kalnay, #12 (POG) Dave Osborne, #13 & #17 Chris Westbrook. Hcp. 11-16: Low

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bronze in the Slalom Stubbies and a sixth in the Kombi, placing Kieran in second place overall for the Tyee Cup in a very competitive field of over 60 male athletes. Adding to the excitement was the performance of the entire Mount Washington Ski Team with athletes in both the men’s and women’s category placing in the top 20. Of note were some remarkable performances from Luke Hoeffer of Nanaimo who blew out of the course and had a spectacular crash in

the Giant Slalom, only to carry on and secure two top 10 finishes in the Slalom Stubbies and the Kombi. Eric Luchies and Kieran Harley of Victoria rounded out the team’s results by securing top 10 finishes in Giant Slalom. Chris Raduy of Qualicum Beach showed his tenacity with 11th, 12th, 15th and 16th places – consistently maintaining his position in the top 20. Next event for these athletes is the Experience the Podium Race hosted by Mount

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HOCKEY VANCOUVER ISLAND JUNIOR LEAGUE Final Standings as of Feb. 16 North Division Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA STR Nanaimo Buccaneers 48 27 17 4 58 167 150 W2 Comox Valley Gl. Kings 48 22 22 3 47 186 181 L2 Oceanside Generals 48 20 25 2 42 157 179 L3 Campbell River Storm 48 12 33 3 27 150 219 W2 South Division Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA STR Victoria Cougars 48 45 1 2 92 275 96 W12 Saanich Braves 48 30 14 4 64 181 140 L1 Westshore Wolves 48 28 19 1 57 183 189 W1 Peninsula Panthers 48 22 23 3 47 152 186 W1 Kerry Park Islanders 48 8 36 4 20 143 254 W1 Feb. 15 Comox Valley 5 Campbell River 6 OT. Feb. 16 Nanaimo 4 Comox Valley 3 (end of regular season) Playoffs (best-of-7) Feb. 19 Oceanside 1@ Comox Valley 4 Feb. 20 Comox Valley @ Oceanside Feb. 23 Oceanside @ Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. Sports Centre #1 Feb. 24 Comox Valley @ Oceanside Feb. 26 Oceanside @ Comox Valley 7:45 p.m. Sports Centre #1 Feb. 27 Comox Valley @ Oceanside Game 7 TBA

BASKETBALL V. IS. AAA BOYS Poll #12 - Feb. 17 1. Oak Bay, Victoria 2. Belmont, Victoria 3. Claremont, Victoria 4. Cowichan, Duncan 5. Mt. Douglas, Victoria 6. Spectrum, Victoria 7. G.P. Vanier, Courtenay 8. Dover Bay, Nanaimo 9. Alberni, Port Alberni 10. Stelly’s, Saanichton

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Poll #12 - Feb. 17 St. Michaels, Victoria 3 Brentwood, Mill Bay 1 Lambrick Park, Victoria 2 Wellington, Nanaimo 4 Mark Isfeld, Courtenay 5 Shawnigan Lake 7 Woodlands, Nanaimo 10 Nanaimo NR Ballenas, Parksville NR Gulf Is., Ganges 6

8-BALL POOL WED. NIGHT LEAGUE Standings as of Feb. 13 Team RW PT GW Drive By 78 2972 229 Sharpshooters 76 2847 233 Chalk-A-Holics 75 2892 220 Classics 70 2838 205 Misspent Youth 66 2750 192 4 Men & Lady 59 2684 193 Team Cuddles 59 2643 187 Choc-O-Lot 59 2755 193 Rack-No-Phobia 58 2679 180 Chalk-N-Awe 56 2569 162 Off The Rails 55 2624 175 S-dale Odd’s R 48 2592 158

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DARTS COMOX VALLEY MEN Standings as of Feb. 14 Team Pts Courtenay Legion A 339 Elks 289 Courtenay Legion B 264 Griffin Pub Flyers 234 Comox Legion C 218 Comox Legion A 210 Comox Legion B 195 Griffin Pub 172 Top 10 Averages Player Pts Bill Durant 64.19 Ernie Linden 60.47 Glen Litchfield 57.77 Terry Jackson 56.44 Joe McNeil 55.62 John Chequis 55.51 Hap Hanson 54.33 Mark Wyatt 54.18 Daniel Leaman 53.83 Wayne Joy 53.46 High Checkout Art Forbes 138 High Score Bill Durant, Mike Konschak, Shane Dennis 177 180s Bill Durant 3, Art Forbes 2, Dwayne Bennett 1, Terry Hills 1, Shane Dennis 1, Jack Ethier 1, Scott Middleton 1, Mike Konschak 1, Hap Hanson 1, Joe McNeil, Mark Wyatt 1, Don Parsons 1, Brian Wilcox 1, Stan Kowalewich 1 Games Won This Week Comox Legion A 15, Comox Legion B 9, Comox Legion C 10, Courtenay Legion A 14, Courte-

score board nay Legion B 17, Elks 15, Griffin Pub 9, Griffin Pub Flyers 7

10-PIN BOWLING CRYSTAL LANES 50+ Seniors Standings as of Feb. 14 Team Qtr Tot Strikers 34 221 Chargers 27 233 Spare Shooters 24 280 Hopefuls 22 188 King Pins 17 201 Quinsam Auto 17 199.5 Happy Wanderers 16 228 Limeys 15 232 Flyers 13 195 Class Act 5 207.5 Team: High game scr Spare Shooters 707 High game hdcp Strikers 882, Spare Shooters 882 High series scr Strikers 1946 High series hdcp Strikers 2588

Men: High game scr Hogie McCrae 222 High game hdcp Al Bersey 246 High series scr Hogie McCrae 559 High series hdcp Larry McKinlay 682 Ladies: High game scr Lorraine Clark 184 High game hdcp Lorraine Clark 258 High series scr Sandy McKinlay 487 High series hdcp Doris Allen 666 High Average: Men Hogie McCrae 183. Ladies Norma Killin 163 Tuesday Night Mixed Week #22 Team Q Y Assoc. Team 42.699 149.868 Ryan’s Pizza 39.960 118.787 Blunder Ballz 38.475 121.616 EZ DUZ IT 38.373 125.063 The Buffs 38.347 138.287 UK Plus 36.449 151.357 Scrm. Eagles 28.349 134.316 Teams High Scr Game Assoc. Team 830 High Hcp Game Assoc.

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com Team 1090 High Scr Series Assoc. Team 2435 High Hcp Series Assoc. Team 3215 Individuals High Scr Game Doug Ellis 213, May Inrig 176 High Hcp Game Ray Berkenstock 251, Ellen May 240 High Scr Series Robert Rodgers 583, May Inrig 520 High Hcp Series Ray Berkenstock 697, Linda Brooks 668 Most POA Ray Berkenstock 88, Linda Brooks 68 Congratulations Linda Brooks bowled a 400 series (404) ... Ray Berkenstock bowled a 500 series (532) ...

C.V. SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB FLOOR HOCKEY Tuesday Team W Lockout All-Stars 3 Puck N Clowns 3 EDS Trashers 3 No Regretzkies 2 The Jets 2 Grinders 1 Puck Offs 1 Shut Your 5-Hole 1

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DODGEBALL (REC) Monday A Tier Team W Young Guns 4 10 Phat Kids 3 The Steamers 3 Chuck ‘N’ Duckers 2 Fighting Amish 2 Blazing Balls 1 Monday B Tier Team W Misfits 4 Vicious & Delicious 4 Chocolate Thunder 3 Ball Busters 2 Hot Balls 1 Section 8 1 Team Excellence 1 Thorns & Roses 1 Death Sphere 0 Mount Then Wash 0

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DODGEBALL (INT) Wednesday Team W Those Guys 4 M.P. Dirty Danglers 3 Super Attack Squad 3

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INDOOR SOCCER Thursday A Tier Team W I Don’t Know 5 Blue Toque FC 4 Multi. Scoregasms 4 Blue Balled 3 Norwegian Refs 3 Red Card Heroes 2 Mint Berry Crunch 1 Smells Team Spirit 1 Untouchaballs 1 Scoring All Night 0

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Ski club hosting big race this weekend The Mount Washington Ski Club (MWSC) will be showing off their Island mountain to over 200 U12 athletes and their families this weekend. Competitors will travel from Whistler/Blackcomb, Cypress, Seymour, Grouse and Hemlock to compete in the two-day (Feb. 23-24) Experience The Podium event. The registration is over double of that of any year previous, which means some exciting competition all the way around. Events will include Panel

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Towhees selected for Senior Bowl For the second year in a row G.P. Vanier Football has had two of its players accepted to play in the Senior Bowl game on Saturday, March 23 in Langely. This past weekend in Nanaimo the two Towhee athletes competed against other candidates for the opportunity to make the team. The tryout at Merle Logan Field was a mixture of combine events including 40-yard dash, standing jump, bench press and oneon-ones to determine the best.

Cody Fletcher, the diminutive but indominable running back, had an incredible season with over 1,200 yards in rushing. The 5’,7” athlete seemed able to make cuts where there were none, hammering through opposition defences with great alacrity. Fletcher has been at the game for 10 years, collecting numerous MVP awards along the way. Cody Cyr has been playing football for only five years, however the 6’,1” 265pound lineman has made

his mark both at the junior varsity and senior varsity level for the Towhees. Cyr was chosen as Vanier’s lineman of the year, having helped the offence punch through more experienced defences. His leadership skills on the field and easy going nature off the field helped a fledgling Vanier team make it to the provincial championship this past season. Tryouts for the younger Grade 10 and 11 players for Team BC took place on the same day. Two Vanier ath-

letes – Jimmy Brazier and Liam Pidsosny – participated in a combine and skilled position drills to show their stuff to the university level coaches. Team BC candidates will be informed in March as to whether they will be on the team or not. Both Brazier and Pidsosny played for the senior Towhee team this past season. Brazier made his mark as a running back and linebacker with Pidsosny being the team’s QB and safety. – G.P. Vanier Football

Slalom, a Jump, a Speed Trap and a Kombi Race. The Panel Slalom and the Kombi Race will take place right outside the Main Lodge on Whiskey Jack. The MWSC provides a family oriented environment in which members make friends, develop a passion for alpine skiing and alpine ski racing, and achieve excellence in a sportsmanlike culture. For more information visit www.mountwashingtonskiclub.com. – Mount Washington Ski Club

Wheelchair hoops tourney in Comox The Comox Valley Wheelchair Sports Society (CVWSS) is hosting the second annual Salish Sea Hoopfest. The Hoopfest is a friendly wheelchair basketball tournament for athletes from Nanaimo (Mid-Island Tsunami), Powell River (Ravens) and the Comox. Valley (Cougars). It will be held Feb. 24 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Comox Community Centre (1855 Noel Ave.). The CVWSS invites spectators to come out and cheer on all the participants and show off our Comox Valley

spirit. About the CVWSS Playing wheelchair basketball allows us to still play a team sport, especially since we could not necessarily do so without the wheelchair. Some of us enjoy playing wheelchair basketball, even though we don’t normally use a wheelchair. The inclusion of people without mobility challenges allows our team to exist. The diversity of our different abilities makes our games interesting. – Comox Valley Wheelchair Sports Society

Raiders give great effort at North Island tourney The Highland Raiders senior boys basketball team finished their season with some of their best games at the North Islands last weekend. They began by losing to #1 seed and #6 provincially ranked Wellington. Trenton Cameron and James Jerczynski led the way with 16 points each. On Friday, the boys had a long delay before the game after a Ladysmith player shattered the backboard dunking in warm-up. The pre-game dunk did not intimidate the Raiders. The small team of seven guys came out strong, shooting lights out in the first quarter. Grade 12 Braydon Cochrane nailed a three-pointer in the opening minute and the boys were all hot all quarter. Cameron and Sam Lewis added two treys each and Alec Molander was as tenacious as usual, dragging down rebounds and driving to the hoop. The first quarter ended with Highland up 31-12. Throughout the second and third Aaron Simmons played strong in the paint and popped in six points and a free throw. Jared

THE HIGHLAND RAIDERS with coach Gord Orr are (left to right): Back row Braydon Cochrane, James Jerczynski, Alec Molander, Jared Collin. Front row: Trenton Cameron, Aaron Simmonds, Sam Lewis. Missing are Conor Luty, Tristan MacLean and Chris Dodd. Collin was really effective in his drives, getting to the line four times in the third. Cochrane and Lewis kept the threes coming in the third and fourth quarters. All the Raiders hit the scoreboard, led by seniors Cochrane (12) and Jerczynski (19). Jerczynski was a force.

He controlled the paint and dominated the rebounds on both ends, leading the Raiders to one of the best games of their season and defeating Ladysmith 6849. Jerczynski continued this trend in each game the Raiders played. Game three saw Highland up against a strong

Woodlands team who had previously beat the Raiders by 20. Highland came out battling again and Cameron put on a threepoint clinic with 21 points on five treys. Jerczynski was a force again under the boards and came away with 19 of his own. In the end it came down to the

wire and Woodlands took the win 67-60. Woodlands went on to take third in the tournament. The Raiders then took on Ballenas. They started the first quarter with a 12-point deficit but coach Gord Orr regrouped the boys and they were soon back in the game. Highland made use

of the Ballenas zone defence by taking advantage of the three-point shooting power on their team. Lewis led with five threes. Cameron put in another four treys and Colllin canned a couple as well. Jerczynski, Molander and Simmons were tough on boards and battled the Ballenas bigs. Molander made some unstoppable moves to score in the paint and Simmonds crashed boards and made a fantastic steal and a coast-to-coast drive to the hoop to score. The boys were down to six players when Cochrane had to sit due to a hamstring injury. This small group played with much heart and a whole lot of talent but came up short to qualify for Islands this year, placing sixth overall. The AA pool is very strong this year, with five of the Island AA teams in the B.C. top 10. “The Raiders’ players and parents would really like to thank coach Gord Orr for all of his time and expertise over this basketball season,” a team spokesperson said. – Highland Raiders Basketball

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On his 85th birthday, Blake died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox, B.C., after suffering complications due to a recent fall, and exacerbated by his 15-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Blake is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Margaret; his daughter Brenda (Jim) Cote; his son Miles (Donna) Pratt; their mother Therese Pratt, and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his father Frederick, in 1971; his mother Eveline, in 2004; his brother Wayne, and more recently his sister Jean (Beatty), in December, 2012. Blake was born in Rockglen, Saskatchewan and spent his elementary and secondary school years in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. When the family moved to Edmonton, Alberta in 1944, Blake spent 11 years as an architectural draftsman and then decided to become a licensed architect. After four years of study, and passing seven examinations, he became a licensed architect in 1961 and subsequently opened his own architectural practice. In 1970, Blake joined the Planning & Development Department at the University of Alberta as an Assistant Project Officer, and ultimately became Acting Director. In 1990, despite being offered the position of Director, he decided to take early retirement. In 2003, he was awarded a Life Membership in the Alberta Association of Architects in recognition of his contributions to the profession of architecture. Many thanks are due to both Dr. Harris and Dr. Neufeld, and also to all the staff in Palliative Care for the kindness, support and compassion they provided Blake. At his request, there will be no Memorial Service.

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Lynda Marie McNabb (Whitworth) passed away peacefully at home on February 9th, 2013, with her loving family close. She is predeceased by her father Jimmy Whitworth (1989), and her sister Carol Ann (1993). Lynn will be greatly missed by her husband Jim; mother Edna Akeroyd Whitworth; sons Jason (Jess) and Jeremy (Tammy) Hargreaves; grandchildren Teagan, Kaydynce and Casin; brother-in-law Charlie Johnston; niece and nephew Rachel and Jimmy Johnston; dog Shady and her many loving friends and family. In lieu of flowers, Lynn would have loved donations to the Children’s Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Many thanks to Dr. Howard and Dr. Fehlau for their kindness, time and support.

Maud Cottingham Born Mile End Old Town in London, England September 25, 1912 and passed away February 19, 2013. She is survived by sisters-in-law Pat Cottingham and Phyllis Johansen of Courtenay and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Fitzpatrick and Dr. Adam Thompson, Marie Watson, St. Joseph’s Hospital nurses and the staff of Berwick for their compassionate care.

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of Courtenay, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday, February 16th, 2013. He is survived by daughter Jennifer (Rick); son Ron (Melody); granddaughters Alisha and Heather; grandson Trey; as well as his additional family and friends in Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. Following cremation a gathering in Luke’s memory will be held in Big Valley, Alberta at a later date.

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Alma Gibson’s 95th Birthday The Family Of Alma Gibson Would Like to Invite Relatives and Friends to Celebrate Her 95th Birthday

On Sunday, March 3rd 1 to 3 P.M. At The O.A.P. Hall In Cumberland. Please Bring A Picture Of Alma For A Wall Display.

Quality Foods Cake Winner for February 22, 2013

Alma Gibson

OPEN HOUSE with

Tea and Treats Saturday, Feb. 23 10AM - 3PM 4646 Headquarters Road Courtenay For more information please call 250-331-4365

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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HELP WANTED

VETERINARY FRONT DESK

Support Services Manager Required Comox Valley Seniors Village Comox Valley Seniors Village is now recruiting an experienced, motivated Support Services Manager (SSM), on a Full Time basis. Reporting to the General Manager, the SSM is accountable for all aspects of day to day delivery of Food, Housekeeping and Laundry services, providing oversight, supervision, and constructive direction to their team. Qualifications: t "QQMJDBOUT NVTU CF B HSBEVBUF PG B SFDPHOJ[FE program in Nutrition and Food Services Management, and be a member in good standing of the CSNM t .JOJNVN ZFBST 4VQQPSU 4FSWJDF 'PPE 4FSWJDFT BOE or Housekeeping & Laundry) supervisory experience required, preferably in a geriatric residential setting t &YQFSJFODF NBOBHJOH VOJPOJ[FE TUBò BO EFöOJUF asset t 4VQFSJPS DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT B NVTU 1MFBTF TVCNJU ZPVS SFTVNF *..&%*"5&-: JO UIF TUSJDUFTU DPOöEFODF WJB PVS XFCTJUF BU www.retirementconcepts.com/careers. While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjobnetwork.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Sears in Courtenay is looking for a

FULL TIME SALES ASSOCIATE. Sales & Customer Service Experience Preferred. Apply in person with resume at 700 29th Street, Courtenay

Dogwood Dental is looking for a Fill-In

CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT available a few days a month. Email Resume to: carmen@dogwooddental.com or drop your resume off at 150 Dogwood Street, Campbell River CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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 1-866472-4339 today for an interview.

HELP WANTED- Prince Rupert BC. WAINWRIGHT MARINE SERVICES LTD. Deckhand- Looking for deckhands at marine towing company. Requirements: ROCMC, SMVOP, MED A2 and marine ﬁrst aid (all current) Tug Boat Captain- Looking for Tug Boat Captains at marine towing company. Requirements: 60 ton ticket, seafarers, medical (all current), and at least 5 yrs seatime working as a Captain on a tug boat. For more information about posted jobs: fax: 250-624-5473 or email: wms@citytell.net PARTS COUNTERPERSON REQUIRED FOR HEAVY TRUCK DEALER- Ideal candidate should be customer-focused, have mechanical knowledge and have computer experience. Preference will be given to those who have truck, auto, or industrial parts experience. Permanent full-time, varied shifts on a rotational basis. Bailey Western Star Trucks Inc. (Freightliner) is offering competitive remuneration and excellent beneﬁts to the right applicant. Apply by email only to: nhalliday@ b a i l ey we s t e r n s t a r. c o m . Please - no phone calls or drop-ins.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD VIFOODSAFE@HOTMAIL.COM

FoodSafe, Sunday, March 3 Sports Centre - Aquarium Room Cost $65, Email for info.

In the Supreme Court of British Columbia Between Royal Bank of Canada Petitioner and

• Clinical Patient Care Pharmacist • Certified Diabetes Educator • Anticoagulation Pharmacist

To apply, please contact: Shawn Sangha, B.Sc. (Pharm) Pharmacy Operations Manager Tel: 604-272-7469 ssangha@londondrugs.com

• Long Term Care Specialist • Certified Injection Pharmacist • Travel Medicine Pharmacist

info@blissfulhomecare.ca

Ricky Lee Smith Brenda Joyce Gay Olson

or call 1-877-998-3372

Respondents NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To: Ricky Lee Smith and Brenda Joyce Gay Olson TAKE NOTICE THAT on February 13, 2013, an order was made for alternative service upon you of a foreclosure petition and supporting afﬁdavits issued from Courtenay Registry, Supreme Court of British Columbia in action number COU-S-H-08412 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding the Petitioner seeks judgment against you for debts owed to the Petitioner. You have 21 days after service to enter a response, failing which proceedings in default may be taken against you. You may obtain a copy of the foreclosure petition, supporting afﬁdavits and the order for alternative service from the Courtenay Registry, at 420 Cumberland Road, Courtenay, British Columbia.

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST wanted for Full Time position at Dr. Nasralla’s Clinic. Applicants should have outgoing personality and superb people skills and preferably with past work experience. Please drop resume’s off in person to 4-1841 Comox Ave., Comox, V9M 3M3. MEDICAL OFFICE Assistant is required, must be experienced for work at a clinic on Quadra Island. P/T, F/T. Must have excellent billing skills. Wages will reﬂect experience. Please call 250-287-0536 or 250-923-2000.

TRADES, TECHNICAL LOOKING FOR Drywall Borders, 1 year experience, $18$22/hr for Calgary area, food & accommodations provided, unlimited supply of work. Call 1(403)978-1015. SHORE MECHANIC – F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic Certiﬁcate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic

McMillan LLP, Barristers & Solicitors 1500 - 1055 West Georgia Street P.O. Box 11117 Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4N7 Telephone: (604) 689-9111 Attention: Aron P. Hochhauser

Webster Electric Ltd. is currently accepting applications for two fulltime positions:

Looking for a NEW job?

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

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Certiﬁed Journeyman Electrician w/ commercial/industrial experience and 2nd Yr. min. Electrical Apprentice Please reply to info@websterelectric.ca or ph. 250-338-1686

WORK WANTED MASTER PLUMBER 30 plus years. JACK OF ALL TRADES have Built/Reno both personal homes. Big or small jobs. Call Ken at 250-650-4838.

We are seeking experienced, customer-focused pharmacists to join our team in Nanaimo, Courtenay and Campbell River.

Opportunities also exist to practice as:

(RN,RPN,LPN)

Do you desire a career change and to own your own business? Now is your opportunity to be self-employed and part of Canada’s largest nurse owned home care organization. We are a BC Corporate company providing ﬁrst class care to seniors and people with disabilities. Please email your expression of interest to:

No. COU-S-H-08412 Courtenay Registry

Pharmacists opportunity

We offer: • Competitive salary • Benefits package • Clinical training • Scheduled meal breaks • Employee purchase discount • Career advancement

CALLING ALL NURSES

LEGAL

Looking for a NEW career? www.bcjobnetwork.com CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

MEDICAL/DENTAL

.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Busy family oriented vet practice looking for enthusiastic hard workers to join our team. If you are high energy, love working with people and animals, you may be a match for us! If this sounds like a place for you, send your resume & phone number for a phone interview Monday between 11 AM until 1 PM. receptionad@shaw.ca

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES ESCORTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ALL PRO Escorts & Strippers, 24-hour service. Visa/MasterCard. Always hiring. Fast friendly service.250-897-3332. www.allproescorts.com www.allprostrippers.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NOW HIRING

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

Operations Planner Certified Welder (Temporary) Heavy Duty Mechanic Master Mechanic Ticketed Automotive Mechanic Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY 250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certiﬁed. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

CARPENTRY

GARAGE SALES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR RENT

ESTATE SALE

2000sq.ft. MANUFACTURED home, dry walled throughout, on permanent foundation w/ 4ft. crawlspace. .95 acre level lot, short walk to beach or 5 min. drive to Kin Beach Park. Fruit trees, mature landscaping, garage, woodshed and herb garden. 3 bdr. 2 bath., on-suite has 3 piece w/ walk-in closet. 2nd is 4 piece w/ deep tub. Mudroom, lg. laundry storage room, open kitchen w/ maple cabinets, dining/sitting areas + eat at counter. Lg. family room w/ sliding glass door onto lg. covered deck and private hot tub. Cable to all bedrooms + 2 in family room. Woodstove provides cheap heat. 1500 sq. ft. dream shop, wired 220/110 plumbed with sink + tap, gas heat, 2 13ft. over height bays, ofﬁce area + upstairs storage area. Option to buy 2 ton electric hoist on 12 ft. I beams. 16x50 ft. cement pad for possible shop expansion. Moving must sell, price reduced to $299,900 for quick sale. Ph. (250)8901071 for appointment to view.

CERTIFIED CARPENTER. Kitchen, bathrooms, decks, ﬂooring. All your renovation needs. Emery, 250-218-0734.

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

Hosted by Karen’s Transitions Made Simple 495 Cowland, Bowser, BC Feb. 23 & 24; 9:30-2:30 Tools, teak & Vilas furniture, household effects, art, electronics, cabinetry, model ships, GM Astro Van, wood, high end carving tools and much more! Items can be viewed at

GARDENING

transitionsmadesimple.com

A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Fall Clean-up specials. Leaves, Gutters, Lawns, Gardening, Tree Pruning, Hedge Trimming, Decks, Patios & Fences. Pat 250-218-4597.

MERVILLE: 7250 Island Hwy, Sat & Sun, 1-4. Moving, everything must go! Make us an offer. Furniture, Husqvarna weed trimmer, farm tools, pellet stove, grow light kits, etc...

HANDYPERSONS

JEWELS, FURS

HOME REPAIR & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free estimate at 250-898-8887.

FUR COATS, size 13/14: Lovely white beaver $300. Russian mink & Hudson seal with mink collar, $150. each. Call Lee (250)337-8857.

MISC SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

GOLFERS SPECIAL, 1994 Yamaha golf cart, gas engine, new battery and tires. Very good shape, $1795 obo. Call Richard (250)871-2933.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

FUEL/FIREWOOD

TOOLS

Clean Burn Pellet Fuel Okanagan Pellet Fuel And Animal Bedding

ANTIQUE DRILL press (serial #6275) and antique band saw (serial #62-4222), $995 each obo. Must go. Call for more info (250)287-3639.

COURTENAY: WELL maintained 3 bed, 1.5 ba. New roof, G/H, f/p, w/s, garage, green house, fenced yrd. Close to park, suite potential. $249,900. 1-250-338-5479 (780 19th St). PORT MCNEILL: Small 2 bdrm, 1 bath home on easy care lot, partial ocean view. New ﬂooring and roof. Possible rent to own for qualiﬁed buyer. $135,000. Call 250902-9582 or 250-956-2388.

or 1-877-581-3311

*FIREWOOD FOR SALE* Full cords cut/split & delivered. Discounts on 2 or more cords. Order yours today! Call 250336-8731. FIREWOOD SHORTS. Gravel truck loads. 3-4 cords $250.00 call 250-338-7799

CAMPBELL RIVER Beautiful 1765sq ft. 3 bd/2 bth bungalow on cul-de-sac. Large entrance, fam. rm. sun rm, open liv/din rm, 3/4” oak ﬂooring, nicely landscaped, enclosed backyard, covered patio, sideyard RV parking with hookups, HEAT PUMP, 5 appls. $282,000.00. 250-923-7010

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.

AMAZING GLACIER VIEW 2427 Lomond Place, East Courtenay. 2870 sqft, level entry walk out, 3bdrm, 3 bath. To see http://sandy tonnellier.blogspot.com Call 250-871-4826

PETS

PETS REMEMBERED

Rufus

I went to the SPCA 8 years ago looking for a pet. I came home with my best friend. Thank you for always being there. Your goofyness lights up my world and your kisses makes me smile.

I am proud to be your mom and grateful for the time we enjoyed together. Words cannot describe how much I love you and how sorry I am that i cannot be there when you enter the gate of doggy heaven. My heart will never stop aching and I look forward to the day we meet again, knowing you will be there waiting for me.Whenever I am out on the trail, I know you will be right beside me, protecting me, like always. Thank you again for the beautiful memories Rufus. I will miss you forever. Thank you again to the amazing staff at Van Isle Vet Clinic. Dr Bruce Renooy and Dr Yvette MacLean, your expertise allow us to spend another 19 beautiful days with Rufus. We are forever grateful”

WE BUY HOUSES 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!

Property Management East Courtenay Apartments 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, N/S, Pets Neg. $850/mo Available immediately. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, N/S, pets neg., $750/mo, Available immediately. Call Randy Devine 250-334-9900 APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

10 ACRE lots on Malcolm Island starting at 99k. BC Hyrdo Telus, internet, BC ferry, view https://sites.google.com/site/developgulfisland/ call 250-902-3353 email zok543@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE

cfmclean@shaw.ca We Deliver!!

HOMES WANTED

ocean pacific realty

LOTS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Chris McLean 250-757-9232

SUBSTANTIALLY RENOVATED 12’x60’ Mobile home. Move in cndt. great Starter/In law accom. New roof, New gas furnace, 100amp services. W/D, F/S incld. This mobile has all papers required through MHR. Pre Christmas Special $15, 000 delivered price Comox Valley 250-7025699

SPACIOUS SINGLE family N. Nanaimo 3bdrm, 2bath, open ﬂoor plan, family room. Updated kitch & bath, soaker tub, new roof. Near bus, ammen’s. $280,000. 250-756-3593

HOUSES FOR SALE

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

COURTENAY: 2 bdrm, 1 bath modular home on own land (.11 acre), vaulted ceilings, new carpets, 4 appls., forced air heat, fenced yard. Walking distance to all ammens. Asking $149,900. England and 18th Ave. Call (250)334-3960. Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

QUALITY 55+ patio home at Village Green. Covered parking with storage, 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, Kitchen/eating area. Private patio/ am sun. Large LR with dining area. New paint throughout, new HW ﬂoors main areas. Immaculate. Immediate possession. $220,000 Call 250-338-8260 SINGLE MODULAR Home. Valley Vista Estates. 2 bedroom. 1 bath. 980 sq.ft 55 plus. $110,500 call 250-8971812 to view

OPEN HOUSE- Sat, Sun Feb 23 & 24th. 204 Rodello St. Comox. Come see this immaculate 4 bdrm, 3 bath 2215 sq ft home, renovated, tastefully decorated, move in ready. Great location with ocean view and beautiful yard. Price reduced $25,000.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

OCEAN & MT. view house in Thasis 2100 sqft 3 bdrm, 2 bath, out buildings on dbl lot $168,000. Call 250-338-9742

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

PRICE REDUCED! 2009 Wildwood 27 RLSSLE Northwest Package. Showroom condition, slide out, 12’x12’ shed, fenced yard, custom skirting. Privacy site at Shelter Bay RV Resort, stay here or relocate. Asking $17,500 Call 250286-3343.

TOWNHOUSES OPEN HOUSE Sat. Feb. 23, 1-3 PM. Comox: one level bright, modern & spacious, 2 bdrms, 8 yrs old, 2 full baths, dbl. garage, patio, gas f/p, close to beach & downtown. $269,000. 250-339-7263/218-5263.

The Longer the clock ticks away before using Kathleen Larson as your buyers agent or Lyle Larson as your sellers agent...

... the more chance that results will pass you by. Find out why. www.royallepagevancouverisland.com

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious suite. Excellent location in the heart of Comox. Well maintained and well managed mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

FAIRMONT 432 11th Street TWO BEDROOM CORNER unique corner suite. Spacious design. Recently renovated and very attractive. Large private patio/garden area. Full sized appliances including dishwasher. Quiet, mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250703-2264.

RENTALS

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave.

APARTMENT/CONDO

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. Also One Bedroom & Den. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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. Apartments•Condos•Suites 305-111 Edgett Rd 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 4 appls, $700/mth AVAIL. IMMED. 2325 B VALLEYVIEW DR. 1 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 6 appls, $850/mth Inc utilities AVAIL. IMM 221-130 CENTENNIAL 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 5 appls, $775/mth AVAIL. Apr. 1

In The Comox Valley 250.338.3746

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. There is a difference! Please refer to available apartments listed below.

301-4685 ALDERWOOD 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $975/mth AVAIL. Mar. 1. COMOX RENOVATED Close to base/ college Studio $600/mo Avail Now. 702-5339 COURTENAY EAST: 2 bdrm quiet, sunny ground ﬂoor condo. Near college. 5 appl’s. F/P, NS/NP. $750. (250)338-9968. LARGE 2 BDRM. Free heat. Elevator. Great location! $750/mo. Call 250-334-4646. MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated 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.

VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1,000 sq. ft. Centrally located near downtown and Safeway complex. Very attractive suite with large, designer kitchen, ensuite and five full sized appliances. Quiet, mature neighbours. Well maintained and well managed building. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

CAPRI 1081 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM spacious end unit with windows on three sides. Very attractive - extra large bedrooms. Recently renovated. Quiet, well maintained adult building in central Courtenay. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM corner suite - ensuite bath, five full sized appliances. Large, bright and spacious. Private deck. In suite storage. Freshly renovated. Finest in Courtenay. Three blocks from downtown. Security Entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

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RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE Space for rent in Professional Building - downtown core Courtenay - $600.00 per month plus HST. Please call 250-338-6766 during business hours.

PUNTLEDGE PARK. 3 bdrm. 2.5 bath. 3 appls. New reno. Avail. NOW. $1050. 338-1930

COURTENAY- 2110 Piercy Ave, 1300sq ft, 2 bdrms, 1.5 bath, 4 appls, fully re-furbished. Avail now. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $900/mo. (250)338-5082.

MEICOR REALTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

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APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.

1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.

250-334-3078

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

ANDERTON ARMS

200 Back Road, Courtenay

426 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay

1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique ďŹ&#x201A;oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Cozy 1 bedroom, in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown. 2 rental references required. Avail. March 1. No pets allowed.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

Call 250-334-9717

COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Prime location in Comox. 1200 sqft, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ofďŹ ce space. $1200+HST per month. Contact James at 250-3392261.

TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft suitable for art or dance studio, warehouse/retail or ofďŹ ces. High ceiling & bay door. Back yard space avail. Call 250-897-0950 (days) 250703-0400 (eve)

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900

PACIFIC COURT

CYPRESS ARMS

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

Comox

Available deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size stove, fridge, washer/dryer, carpet and blinds. Nice feature: large open concept. No pets. 2 Rental references and Security Deposit required.

2 BDRM, rancher style duplex in quiet area. F/S, D/W,W/D, garage. Great place with large kitchen, bath & storage throughout home $1150

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

To View, Call 250-338-7533

BEECHER MANOR

RUTHERFORD MANOR

1045 Cumberland Road

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown - features 1.5 baths. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

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 reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division)

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.

CUMBERLAND. 3-BDRM Home. F/S, W/D. $1000./mo. (250)336-2339, (250)650-2339

SHOP/WAREHOUSE space. Cousins Rd. 1200 sqft. 3 phase power. High ceilings. OfďŹ ce Area. I-2 Zoning. Available Now! 250-703-1644, 250-338-7476 evs.

Spacious 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.

2 bedroom available immediately and March 1st, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

COURTENAY: 3 bdrm suite avail. Covered deck, wood/ electric heat. Shared laundry, fenced yard. Storage shed, private parking. Avail. March 1st. Call (250)338-6075.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay

CONDOS

HOMES FOR RENT

APARTMENT/CONDOS

3 BDRM, rancher style upstairs duplex. 5 appls, laminate ďŹ&#x201A;oors good area of Comox - $1200 COURTENAY 3 BDRM,rancher duplex on Urquhart. Large open concept with F/S, W/D and laminate ďŹ&#x201A;oors. N/S, N/P $950/mth 2 BDRM unit on Back Road. Open living/dining room with F/S, D/W, W/D. Lots of storage. N/S, N/P $800/mth

Call 250-334-9717

COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm & den, 1 bath, F & S, carport, partially fenced, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1$1,200/mth BRAND NEW CARRIAGE HOUSE in Comox, 1 bdrm & den, 1 bath, 7 appls, gas F/P, ocean view, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Immed - $1,100/mth BECKTON ESTATES 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fenced yrd, w/shed, n/s, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,150/mth CTNY RANCHER 3 bdrm, 5 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. Avail. Mar. 1 $1,250/mth SHORT TERM RENTALS 3 bdrm, 2 bath home in Comox, 5 appls, laminate ďŹ&#x201A;rs, woodstove, fenced yrd, garage. Avail Apr 1- July 31st. $1500/mth. PUNTLEDGE PARK 3 bdrm & den, 1 bath rancher, 5 appls, woodstove, partially fencedyrd. w/shed, N/S, per neg. w/ref. Avail. Apr. 1 $1,200/mth 4-BDRM + den, 3 level duplex, East Courtney. N/P. March 1st. $1325. 250-335-0350. AFFORDABLE FAMILY housing Campbell river & Courtenay 2, 3, 4 bdrm units, w/d hook up, f/s, children a must, refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 250-923-4145 or 250-703-0357. COMOX 3-BDRM rancher, fenced backyard, close to parks/schools/hospital, 1 bath, F/S, W/D, 1100sq ft. Refs. $1125./mo. 250-338-9190. COMOX- 5 bdrms, 3 bath, FURNISHED waterfront home. NS/NP. 5 appls. $1800/mo. Avail Mar 1. (250)510-0467. COURTENAY: 2 bdrm Rancher, 4 appls, private back yard, single garage. $950. Avail Mar. 1st. Call 250-334-0663.

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DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enjoy new appliances, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717

Updated, 2nd floor condo features tile work & laminate flooring & has various fixture upgrades making this a remarkable suite. Incl. 2 appl w/on site coin-op laundry & on bus routes & near all amenities. N/S. Avail Feb 1. $700/month

CHERRYWOOD MANOR

Spacious, renovated 1 & 2 bdrm suites, located in secured entrance building, near schools & on bus routes. Master bdrms feature walk in closets, & suites have 2 appl & large decks. Coinop laundry. N/S. N/P. rent from $625/month, inc. FREE HEAT & HOT WATER. Avail now

DUPLEXES / TOWNHOMES COUSINS ROAD DUPLEX

Exceptionally spacious 3 bdrm duplex features 4 appl, 1.5 baths, lots of windows & storage, & large, fenced back yard w/shed. Located near schools and shopping. N/S & N/P. $1100/month. Avail Feb 1

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Houses & Suites 7-1720 13th St 2 bed, 1bath, N/S, 4 appls, $725/mth Avail. Mar. 1 24-2728 1st St 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 4 appls., $1050/mth Avail. Mar. 1 7403 South Island Hwy. 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 appls., $1050/mth Avail. Immed. 1961 Bolt Ave 5 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $1300/mth Avail Mar 15 TWO BEDROOM house on a half and acre; quiet rural area on Fitzgerald Rd. $950 a month. Please call 250-3372385

ROOMS FOR RENT COURTENAY: SHARED W/D & Kitchen, own bathroom. N/S. Avail after March. 10th, $500 incls all utils. 250-702-4457.

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TORRY PINES

Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC VAN 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 and 3 bedroom condos. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.

TOWNHOUSES

2180 PIERCY Clean, bright duplex in quiet neighborhood, 2 large bedrooms, 2 full baths in walking distance to amenities. Garage, wheelchair accessible, gas F/P, 5 appls, built in vacuum, NP/NS. Available immediately $900/mo. Contact Royal Lepage at 250-897-1300.

PINE PLACE TOWNHOMES

Spacious 2 bdrm townhomes offer main level living w/ bedrooms on 2nd floor. Features 1 bath, 4 appl, & patio area. Close to schools, recreation & shopping. Rents from $775/month. Immed & Feb 1 possession.

ALDERGROVE TOWNHOMES

Townhome offers living down & sleeping up, w/recent upgrades, located near downtown Courtenay. 2 bdrms, 5 appl, semi-private patio area, & assigned parking. Near schools & shopping. N/S & N/P. $750/month.

HOMES FOR RENT

KENTWOOD MOBILE

Recently renovated 2 bedroom mobile is rural living, but minutes to Courtenay or Cumberland. Features 4 appliances, 1 bath, & small yard. Book a viewing! Cat will be considered w/deposit. $800/month. Avail now.

COURTENAY, LOWER 2 bdrm suite in 5-Plex. 2121 Piercy Ave., newer ďŹ&#x201A;oors, newer paint, includes heat and hydro, $775 mo. Avail March 1st, N/P. Call 250-702-1096.

TOWNHOUSES COURTENAY, SPACIOUS, centrally located 2 and 3 bdrms ($650/$775) Townhome, 1835 Piercy Ave., coin laundry, new roof, N/P. Family oriented. Call (250)702-1096. EAST COURTENAY - 2 bdrm F&S. Avail. in suite laundry (extra $50 ) N/S, N/P, Avail now. $725/mth 250-871-6633

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2006 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Adventure 80,000k. Immaculate condition, lots of extras. $30,000 O.B.O Please call 250-338-8206

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm & den, and 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom ďŹ nishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed & Feb. 1 rents from $900/mth. ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, No pets. Avail Immed. & Mar. 1 $250 move-in incentive. $725/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 PARKSIDE Newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 6 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, adult oriented. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $1100/mth FIVE OAKS VILLA 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, storage rm, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, patio, new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring res. pkg. N/S. cat ok. Avail. Immed. $725/mth 2 LEVEL WEST CTNY DUPLEX, 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, 4 appls, carport, partially fenced yard, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $1000/mth SOUTHPOINT ESTATES 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home, 5 appls, gas F/P, double garage, heat pump, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $1,250/mth SUNRIDGE TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, elect. F/P, carport, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed - $1,100/mth CORINTHIA ESTATES ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immd. $1,150/mth CLOSE TO CTNY AIRPARK lovely spacious 3 level 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse , 5 appls., garage, pet neg. w/ref. Avail Immed. $1,100/mth COMOX DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath on cul-de-sac, 5 appls, carport, fenced yrd w/shed, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed $1,100/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, storage, res. pkg, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Apr. 1 $650/mth FULLY FURNISHED condo at Trumpeterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing, 1 bdrm & den, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $1100/mth CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 3 bdrm, 2 bath duplex, 5appls, newly renovated, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail Immed - $950/mth CRYSTAL SHORES 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 6 appls.,b/I vac, elect. F/P, garage, 55 yrs. & over, N/S, No pets. Avail Immed$1300/mth DRESSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas f/p, patio, n/s, cat ok. avail. Mar. 1 - $875/mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt., F & S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl, N/S, cat neg. w/ref. avail. Mar. 1 - $650/mth. Call Res Mgr. 334-8602 CLOSE TO COLLEGE two level townhouse, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, carport, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $850/mth

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CARS

1992 Crown Victoria 123,000 miles, unsurpassed for comfort, safety and reliability. Asking $1800. Please call 250-331-0361

TRUCKS & VANS

1995-FORD EXPLORER. 4x4 w/ X LT fully loaded. Excellent cond. Original owner. Approx. 250,000kms. $2495 O.B.O. 250-923-4924.

1997 CHRYSLER Intrepid. New brakes, tires. 230,000 miles. $2000.00. 250-8909409 or e-mail fsjsand@hotmail.com 2003 MUSTANG Conv. 6 cyl, auto, high kms. Well cared for. $6250.00 Call 250-752-2149 1998 MAZDA V6 B4000, RWD Automatic. 165000km. Good cond. Reliable vehicle. $3800 OBO. Call or text: 250202-6365

2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $9,995. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

2003 WIND STAR VAN. Automatic remote starter, Bruno lift. Comes with or without scooter. 147,400 km. Fully inspected. $7000. (250)338-1961.

MARINE MARINE ACCESSORIES 2008 PONTIAC Torrent GXP, 110,000 KMS, all wheel drive, 6 speed automatic, power everything, heated leather, sunroof, bumper to bumper warranty. Fully loaded, asking $16,995 obo. (250)897-1266 or (250)897-2047.

ESTATE SALE: 2012 Nissan motor 9.8 electric start, long shaft with prop guard. Brand new never used. Paid $3100, offers obo. (250)339-1032.

CARRIERS WANTED

HONDA CIVIC Hybrid 2007. 1owner; regular maintenance; 93,000 km; automatic, cruise control, A/C, 2 sets wheels; dark blue grey, excellent cond. $12,000. Call 250-338-0806.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1992 NISSAN Stanza LE. Power breaks, steering, windows. New breaks. Complete tune up. Good tires. $2400 O.B.O. 250-204-6411.

MOTORCYCLES 2010 YAMAHA TW200, on road/off road, 120km, $4,000 obo 250-923-3431 or 250-2021340 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2003 REX Air Motor Home. Well maintained, Class A, 29ft, as new. V10 motor, low mileage, garage kept. N/S and N/P $44,900. 1-250-746-7808

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COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Church of Our Lord Holy Communion 10:00 am each Sunday

Comox Valley Community Church

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC All Welcome Tel: 250-941-0332

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre

COMOX UNITED

of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning

An Afﬁrming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

www.centralchurchefc.com

We Meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 4 pm

Real People

living hope

Doing Real Life Seeking Real Change

Becoming a People Prepared

Worship Services 10am Sundays Mark Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay

250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262

MENNONITE UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH (BLACK CREEK) A Christ centered faith community dedicated to the Worship of God and the promotion of peace and social justice in His name.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM 2277 Enns Road, Black Creek. Pastor Gordon Carter Office: 250.337.5341 Email: carter.gord@gmail.com

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Sunday Celebration

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca www.livinghopeonline.ca

RESONATE SO BAPTIST CHURCH “Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things” 10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

Faith Family Friends

~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

Sundays 10 am

Val 250-338-7727 (office)

St. George’s

LUTHERAN

PRESBYTERIAN

Hearing Assistance

Full Wheelchair Access

6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay “The church with a heart in the heart of the city” SUNDAY SERVICE SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30 am 10:30AM SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery-Grade 7

Nursery - Kid Jam Youth Group

2182 Comox Avenue, Comox “A place for you: John 14:2

250-334-4961

10 am Sunday Worship

stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com

250-703-1652

CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH

Comox Community Baptist Church

Nursery -Grade 7

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Guest Speaker: Rev. Charles Scott Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Sunday Morning Service - 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study - 11:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 11:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Service 10:30am Sunday, February 24

Full Wheelchair Access

1st Street & Penrith

1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net 250-339-7527

Independent - Fundamental

Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

Minister: Peggy Jensen

www.cvuf.ca

@ 10:30 am

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron

Rev. Maggie Enwright

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

Join us this Sunday

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

Email: cxunited@telus.net

Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry

Sunday Worship and Children & Youth Program 10 am Saturday Service 5 pm

www.coolcomox.ca Anglican Church in North America

Bay Community Church

Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor

250-338-8454

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

www.gbccv.org • info@gbccv.org

Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

Sunday Worship & Children’s Program at 11 am

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M.

Followed by a Potluck Lunch

Guest Minister, Rev. Wally Fry

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

Everyone Welcome

Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785

www.resonatechurch.ca

250-400-7800

Pastor Rev. Clark Gietz

Morning Service 11am Evening Service 7pm “Come enjoy the presence of God where every service is a healing service” Come where you will feel welcomed and received, stop trying to handle your cares alone, let us help, we care.

Everyone Welcome. 1250 Anderton Road, Comox

250-339-0224

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10:30 am

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry” 2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

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COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP CO O S BAPTIST S C CHURCH C

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

JOIN US IN WORSHIP

St. Peter

9:15 am Contemporary Service

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925

11:00 am Traditional Service Nursery Care & Jr. Church @ 9:15 am

PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

St. John the Divine The Rev. Rodney Ives, Priest in charge 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

Sunday Holy Eucharist 8:30 am & 10 am Sunday School 10 am Wednesday Holy Eucharist 10 am

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Plus! Pay No Interest for 6 Months!* Locally Owned & Operated · Visit us online at: www.la-z-boyvictoria.com Victoria 3501 Saanich Road (at Blanshard) ..................... CALL (250) 382-5269 or Toll-Free 1-877-452-5269 Nanaimo 3200 North Island Hwy (Country Club Mall) ........ CALL (250) 756-4114 or Toll-Free 1-866-756-4114 MON - THURS: 9:30 - 5:30

FRI: 9:30 - 7

SAT: 9:30 - 5:30

SUN: NANAIMO 11 - 5 VICTORIA 12 - 5

OPEN FAMILY DAY MONDAY FEB 11th - Nanaimo: 11 - 5 Victoria: 12 - 5

*See store for details. Memory Foam not available on Designer’s Choice chairs & some recliners. Financing On Approved Credit. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Hot Buys and Final Markdowns excluded. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price or speciﬁcation may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct such errors. Not all items available at all locations. Flyer pricing ends February 25th, 2013 or while supplies last.