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Stotan protest planned Record Staff Organizers of a Saturday protest at Stotan Falls hope a loud and clear message is sent to the company that wants to build houses at the popular swimming hole in Courtenay. “Let’s all take the time to come down and stand for the Comox Valley’s number one tourist attraction,” a Stotan Falls protest Facebook page states. 3L Developments wants to create a riverfront community with homes and trails at the confluence of the Puntledge and Browns rivers, what it calls the Puntledge Triangle. However, the Comox Valley Regional District says the proposal is not in synch with the Regional Growth Strategy. The district board has rejected an offer from 3L to purchase the property for $9 million, which has prompted 3L to enforce No Trespassing signs at Stotan Falls. The company has also blocked traffic flow on Comox Logging Road and Duncan Bay Main. The protest is slated for 10 a.m. Saturday. Organizers hope about 600 protesters show up. “We cannot let this treasured, unique miracle of nature be only but a vague memory to those who enjoyed it as we did,” the page states. Another Facebook page dubbed Save Stotan Falls has generated upwards of 4,000 likes since being created at the start of the month.

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NDP hitting the streets The campaign to elect Kassandra Dycke as the new NDP MLA for Comox Valley in the May 14 provincial election got off to a

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Canadian radar improving Record Staff With the old system reaching the end of its usable lifespan, 19 Wing Comox’s radar system is getting a major upgrade. Associate Minister of National Defence KerryLynne Findlay announced Thursday at the base a significant investment in new and improved radars, not only at

19 Wing, but at military bases across Canada. The existing area and secondary radar systems at Canadian Armed Forces aerodromes are reaching the end of their life expectancy, and the contract — worth around $75.5 million — will cover the replacement of radar systems. The Government of Canada awarded the contract to Cassidian, the defence and

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REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE Comox Valley School District, including aboriginal students, the Aboriginal Education Council and Ministry of Education join to officially start work on the Valley’s third Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement. PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR

Aboriginal deal in works Renee Andor Record Staff

Work on the Comox Valley’s third Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement is officially underway. The Comox Valley School District and Aboriginal Education Council (AEC) launched the consultation process Thursday, outlining the proposed timeline and method of consultation during a presentation at the school board office. “It’s going to be wonderful to work with the community as we set these paths out,” said assistant superintendent Tom Demeo, who then looked to some Comox Valley aboriginal students who came to the launch.

“You have a voice, and you need to let us know what it is that you need to get to that next level so that you can be successful,” he told them. An Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement is a working agreement between the school district, local aboriginal communities and the Ministry of Education which is designed to enhance the educational achievement of aboriginal students. The current agreement expires in June and Comox Valley district principal of aboriginal education Bruce Carlos says the plan is to have the next one ready to sign by December. A survey was launched on the school district

website, www.sd71.bc.ca, Thursday, which parents or caregivers of aboriginal children in the Comox Valley can provide comment via until the end of May. As well, there will be gatherings in the schools, and students, teachers, support staff and Board of Education trustees will have opportunities to offer ideas, including through community dinners. Gregory Tinga, Grade 11 chair of the Highland Aboriginal Student Council at Highland Secondary School, said he’s excited for the chance to contribute student voices to the process. “I think it’s a great opportunity for us,” he said. “To actually voice the concerns of the student

body to those people, it feels like it’s a great, I guess advantage, to having that kind of influence or at least a chance to say something to your community, and definitely change your community for the better.” AEC focus groups will start review in June, and data collation will happen over the summer followed by more consultation with the AEC and the Aboriginal Education branch of the Ministry of Education before the agreement is drafted in October. Ted Cadwallader, of the Ministry’s Aboriginal Education branch, noted visible changes in the district since the first agreement was signed here over a decade ago. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Cumberland Chamber of Commerce members decided at last week’s annual general meeting that merging with the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce might be in their best interests. “We will be pursuing that course over the next few months,” said Evan Loveless, who was replaced Wednesday as Cumberland Chamber president by Bill Ransom. “We think it’s the best future for the Chamber. It makes sense to merge. I look at it as a positive thing to make one strong Chamber for the whole Valley.” Ransom said the possibility of a merger “means the development of a unified voice that can advocate in all our municipalities and regional areas for policy

that supports the development, retention and success of local business. “Cumberland can be a strong partner in this voice,” he said. Details of the process are still to be determined. The reason for the merger is largely because local government money and Tourism BC funds have been redirected to the Comox Valley Economic Development Society for the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre. Remaining Chamber revenue from membership dues and events do not support a paid administrator and office space. There are also no funds to stock tourism materials, answer phone and e-mail inquiries, and provide faceto-face service. The Cumberland Chamber consists of about 40 active members.

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Rating our hospital Record Staff Comox Valley residents can now rate St. Joseph’s General Hospital online. CBC’s the fifth estate launched the online hospital ranking tool, Rate my Hospital, Wednesday for a project it’s working on in an effort to make the system more transparent. As of Monday morning, St. Joseph’s was sitting at an overall B rating. St. Joseph’s president and CEO Jane Murphy says data showing hospital performance is always helpful. “At St Joseph’s we are committed to measuring and continually improving performance to support

our goal of delivering the best care possible to the community we serve,” she says, adding the hospital will monitor the CBC data along with its other sources to continue to assess and improve St. Joseph’s performance. The website lists over 600 hospitals across the country and users can rate their hospital of choice by respect, communication, timeliness, cleanliness, and whether they would recommend that hospital. St. Joseph’s has three out of five stars for all of the categories. To rate St. Joseph’s, visit http://www.cbc.ca/news/ health/features/ratemyhospital/profiles/st-josephsgeneral-hospital/.

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COMOX VALLEY DANCER Lindsay Sterk is the son of provincial Green Party leader Jane Sterk.

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A round-the-world sailing odyssey during her retirement sparked an environmental awareness — and political interest — of provincial Green Party leader Jane Sterk. Before entering the world of politics, the Esquimalt resident had worked as a teacher and educational consultant. She also co-owned a computer business. After retiring, she headed west and involved herself in politics. “She’s always been politically inclined,” said Lindsay Sterk, Jane’s son, who is the artistic director at Pantuso Dance in Courtenay. “She’s been quite heavy into it, I would say, about 12 years.” After his father, John, retired as a lawyer, Lindsay’s parents moved from Edmonton to the coast of B.C. During the sailing trip with her husband, Sterk noticed the amount of damage and impact being sustained on the ocean. When she returned to Victoria, she became active with

the Green Party of B.C. Sterk served as a city councillor in Esquimalt before taking over the party helm in 2007. Lindsay recalls growing up in a “spirited household” in Edmonton, from where he moved to attend university before his parents migrated west. “I guess that we learned how to think politically at the dinner table,” said Lindsay, who was a professional performer around Canada before taking over Pantuso Dance about six years ago. “There were always conversations about the goings-on in the world. I think the biggest thing my parents taught me was to develop my own opinions, to think critically and to analyze everything and think in shades of grey ... the ability to not see something as black and white, to examine everything and find my own path that way.” Lindsay backs his mother 100 per cent. “I think that the times are really calling for what the Green Party is offering,” he said. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Young Comox Valley students can now receive free local milk along with free fruits and vegetables. Government announced $1 million in provincial funding for a new milk component of the B.C. School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program (SFVNP) last week — and local dairy farmer and chair of the BC Dairy Association Dave Taylor is excited. “We began working on this two years ago,” he says. “As dairy farmers, we also got involved with a (milk) processor and tried to put something together to take to government and say, ‘You know, we want this to be for the younger kids — we know that they’re not getting their milk and alternatives, they’re not meeting the required amount — and we see this as an excellent opportunity to get healthy product to them.’” Now, the idea is becoming reality, and kindergarten to Grade 2 students will be able to access free milk during the SFVNP free fruits and vegetable deliveries, 13 times per year. All 15 Comox Valley elementary schools are registered with the SFVNP and are eligible to receive free milk, or milk alternatives for students who can’t drink milk. Twenty-three Comox Valley schools are registered to receive fruits and vegetables through the program. Initially launched in 2005 with 10 schools provincewide, the program has since grown to include more than 1,400 B.C. schools. The program is designed to encourage kids to make fresh produce, and now milk,

part of their regular diets and teach them how eating local food supports local economics. Taylor points out all milk sent out to schools will be from B.C. and will be as local as possible depending on where the school’s community is. “We have a number of dairy farms in the

Comox Valley and we have our own local processing plant, (Dairyland), which is great, so truly we are local right here in the Comox Valley,” he adds. The BC Dairy Association will help fund the program with the Province, and Taylor says the funding will be well worth the

return. “Just like the fruit and vegetables, it’s healthy foods going to our kids,” he says. “So we’re excited and I think it will be excellent for kids in our province.” For more information about the program, visit www.sfvnp. ca.

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Please use — but don’t abuse — 911 line which means that after the call was made — either purposefully or by accident — the caller hung up. Of these 6,796 calls, 4628 calls were from cellphones and 837 were from residential land lines. In the first two months of 2013, the OCC has taken over 9,000 calls, and 818 of those were abandoned – 521 of them coming

from cellphones. Operators are required to call back these dropped calls to determine whether they are real emergencies. If the operator can’t contact anyone, a police officer is dispatched to physically verify. Determining the location of a cellphone dropped or abandoned call requires even more effort. It means con-

Chamber AGM April 18 Tom Sparrow, chief state-of-the-art hospiproject officer of the tals with a total cost of North Island Hospi$600 million; $334 miltals Project, will be the lion for the Comox Valkeynote speaker at the ley Hospital and $266 Comox Valley Chammillion for the Campber of Commerce’s 94th bell River Hospital. annual general meetThe Comox Strathing April 18. cona Regional Hospital The event will be District will contribute held from 5:30 to 7:30 40 per cent to the overp.m. at Crown Isle all project, approxiResort. Chamber memmately $240 million. bers and the public In addition to the are welcome to attend TOM SPARROW keynote presentation, but should be aware the Chamber’s AGM that pre-registration is bers of Commerce, will see the swearing Vancouver Island Con- in of three new board required. “Mr. Sparrow will struction Association, members — Kevin explain the opportuni- Vancouver Island Eco- East of Ambassador ties that the new hos- nomic Alliance and the Shuttle Service, Mackpital project will bring North Island Hospitals enzie Gartside of Verito the Comox Valley Project of the Van- co Select Mortgages and the surrounding couver Island Health and John Gower of areas,” says Chamber Authority. Gower Design Groups president — as well as and CEO Marg SzafWe are really excited about this Dianne ron of PresH a w k i n s . development considering that the tige Video “This state- hospital project will serve to stimuT r a n s f e r, o f - t h e - a r t late the local economy through the who was rehospital elected. represents creation of approximately 1,000 new Tickets to a 71-per- jobs, as well as provide broad ecothe Chamcentincrease nomic benefits. ber’s AGM Dianne Hawkins are of space $20 from the for memThis group effort bers ($25 for prospeccurrent hospital. It will have interna- will see the creation of tive members) and tionally renowned “industry speed dating advance registration is Labour- Delivery - events” in the Comox required. Recovery - Post Par- Valley and Campbell Hot and cold appetum (LDRP) rooms River in late May. tizers and tea and cofThese events will fee will be served. A for maternity care and provide a formal provide opportunities cash bar will be availaffiliation with the for local businesses to able. University of British interact with each of Pre-register on the Columbia and medical the three consortiums Chamber’s website bidding on the hospi- at school. www.comoxvalA highlight of Spar- tals project to promote leychamber.com/newsrow’s presentation will their companies and events. Or, for more be details on a new services. information, call 250The North Island 334-3234. collaboration between the Comox Valley and Hospitals Project will — Comox Valley Campbell River Cham- construct two new Chamber of Commerce

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Invasive funding awarded The provincial government is providing $12,000 to the Comox Valley Regional District to control the spread of invasive plants. The funding will be invested in activities such as raising public awareness, surveying invasive plant populations and actively treating high-priority sites to control the spread of invasive plants. Invasive plants are not native to a particular ecosystem and have the potential to displace long-established species. Invasive plants may disrupt natural ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, increase soil erosion, alter soil chemistry and adversely affect commercial crops. This is part of 28 grants being given provincewide to local governments, regional invasive species committees and the Invasive Species Council of B.C. to assist their activities and support the objectives of the provincial Invasive Plant Program. This funding is in addition to the $534,000 already earmarked by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations for invasive plant control and management in 2013/14. — BC Government Caucus Communications

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THE SECOND ANNUAL Croquet for YANA event at Mark Isfeld Secondary School is scheduled for April 21. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

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Looking for a fun family event while supporting a number of local charities? The second annual Croquet for YANA event at Mark Isfeld Secondary School April 21 is the perfect fit. Christopher and Wendy Smith kindly initiated Croquet for YANA (You Are Not Alone) for the local non-profit group that helps families cover the cost of out-of-town accommodation and expenses while a child is receiving medical treatment outside the Comox Valley. The Smiths hosted the event last year the day after their wedding. Last year, Chris lost his wedding ring somewhere on the croquet pitch and still has not found it, adding “... it must still be honeymooning!” Although the Croquet for YANA event was successful, the Smiths understand that business owners can be overwhelmed by requests to support charities. They began to explore ways to add to the charity event but lessen the blow to the business community by combining a number of charities under one tent. Partnering this year with Mark Isfeld Secondary’s grad executive, the event has been named Drive One For Your Community. This year, the event will feature Croquet for YANA, Drive One for the Isfeld grads (sponsored by Westview Ford), and donation opportunities for Relay for Life and prostate cancer fundraising groups. There will also be a children’s play centre sponsored by 4R’s Education Centre, classic car viewing area and food and beverages for players and visitors. The Smiths believe the concept of Croquet for YANA/Drive One For

Your Community is all about giving local business exposure for their charity efforts. Each supporting business is given a plot of land on the croquet field to advertise themselves anyway they want but they must also add a croquet ‘hole’ with at least five wickets. Just like mini golf, tickets are sold to players wanting to play the various creative holes. Players are encouraged to wear colourful costumes and decorate or dress their mallets. Croquet equipment is all provided by the Smiths. “It is a win-win,” said Smith. “Local businesses get to interact with the community and the community gets a fun event to enjoy and, most important, local charities get much-needed support.” Apparently a number of businesses are going the extra mile this year staffing their creative croquet holes with greeters to add instruction and encouragement to players. So far, creative holes are being sponsored by Ronni Lister, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Value Village, Chances Gaming, Thrifty Foods, Extreme Runners, Holiday Inn, Murphy’s Beds, Skates, On the Fly, Ford, Courtenay Spring/ Welding, Kingfisher, Java Junction, Toneff Funeral, Enecon Alberta, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland Secondary School, Mark Isfeld Secondary School and YANA. Costco is a silent supporter as well. Tickets will be available at 11 a.m. at pre-registration prior to the event, which starts at noon or by calling Mark Isfeld Secondary at 250-334-2428 or at the YANA office at 250-871-0343. — You Are Not Alone

Local residents of Fanny Bay are hosting a letter-writing campaign and asking for help from surrounding communities to join them in expressing their concerns about the proposed Raven coal mine. The Ground Zero Letter Writing Campaign will be held April 20 at the Fanny Bay Community Association Hall at 7793 Island Highway in Fanny Bay. Drop in between 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. In a public event with media attention, participants will send one-page handwritten letters to political parties and local candidates running for election. The mine, if approved, will be located within five kilometres of Fanny Bay, putting residents squarely at ground zero. A new coal mine this close to an existing community is unprecedented in British Columbia. Citizens of this area are particularly concerned about the potential contamination of their drinking water. Concern is so widespread that the Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Victoria has requested VIHA to issue a drinking water hazard protection order. If this mine is approved air quality is threatened. Studies have shown that people living near coal mining areas have higher rates of health problems: cardiopulmonary disease, COPD, high blood pressure, lung disease and kidney disease. There could be a devastating impact on the local economy. Contamination of Baynes Sound would wipe out 600 permanent jobs and a 100-year-old, $28-million a year shellfish industry. Fanny Bay is not the

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Cadets enjoy tour The Army Cadets of 1726 Princess Mary’s Canadian Scottish Regiment were treated recently to an exclusive tour of 442 Squadron aircraft and equipment. Capt. Becker, a pilot with 442, and MCpl Vail, a Search and Rescue technician, demonstrated the various pieces of gear used in search and rescue and discussed the skills and techniques necessary to be a rescue pilot or SAR Tech. One of the highlights of the tour was the parachute gear, of particular interest to two of the senior cadets, as they will attend the Cana-

CPL. BRANDON McLaren tries on some of the 442 Squadron gear a SAR Tech might need for a rescue mission. dian Forces basic parachute course this summer, just one of many courses and summer camps offered by the cadet program. The cadets thank 442 Squadron

and everyone who worked to make this tour happen. Don’t forget the Beer and Burger/ Silent Auction in support of 1726 Army Cadet Corps will be held at the Griffin

Pub on April 20. A few tickets are still available. Leave a message at 250-339-8211, ext. 7995. — 1726 Princess Mary’s Canadian Scottish Regiment

Food storytelling at LUSH Award-winning author at annual general meeting on April 22 LUSH Valley presents Brian Brett, award-winning author of Trauma Farm, for an evening of storytelling and dinner at the annual general meeting of LUSH Valley (Let Us Share the

Harvest) a Food Action Society. Brett offers a unique perspective weaving science and folk tales to conjure our cultural connections with locally grown food. From the awe of simple perfection found on our community farms to the horrors of slaughterhouses, a sharp and humorous view is shared about rural life. Dinner begins April 22 at 6 p.m. Chefs Vivian, Cynthia, and help-

ers will prepare an array of delicious local food dishes. Storytelling begins at 6:45. The AGM will begin at 7:30. LUSH Valley is looking for new board of directors for 2013/14. Are you a farmer, businessperson, chef, researcher or food networker? Come and chat with us about becoming a member. Space is limited, so please RSVP. Door prizes include signed copies of Trau-

ma Farm and other food-related surprises. A membership fee costs $10. The AGM will happen at LUSH Valley at 1126 Piercy Ave. in Courtenay. For more information and to RSVP, call 250-3310152 or e-mail admin@ lushvalley.org. You can find us online www. lushvalley.org and on Facebook. — LUSH Valley Food Action Society

The Evergreen Club’s Spring Garage Sale is fast approaching and anticipation is continuing to build. The sale takes place April 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rotary Hall of the Florence Filberg Centre. The Evergreen Club is a 55-and-better club that provides a wide range of activities and programs. “I hear it’s the best place to find items for your kitchen and vintage jewelry pieces,” says Deanne McRae, the new volunteer coordinator. The items will be priced to sell. Typically you will find books, clothing, jewelry, kitchenware, and much more. As well the kitchen will be open for some well priced treats. It’s a free event and all are welcome. For more information, call 250-338-1000 or visit www.evergreenseniorsclub.org. — Evergreen Club

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Psychosis discussed ReachOut Psychosis will tour high schools and middle schools on Vancouver island from April 15 to 18, including a presentation April 16 at Mark Isfeld Secondary in Courtenay. The tour raises awareness about psychosis and mental illness. ReachOut Psychosis makes this message meaningful to B.C.’s youth with free school presentations. By identifying psychosis as a serious, but treatable medical condition of the brain this program works to help youth and their friends and teachers recognize it early and get effective help. If properly diagnosed at early stages, medical treatment has the ability to not just turn young lives around, but to save lives.

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president of the Comox Valley Hospice Society. “That said, none of us know when that unexpected accident may place us in this situation whether we are 20, 60 or 80. “We need to communicate our feelings around the use of certain procedures at the end of life, and what we believe gives our life meaning. These are personal, individual choices that each of us deserves to have respected. Make sure your voice is heard.” A new website at www. advancecareplanningcv.ca features a number of tools and resources to help you begin the

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conversation with your loved ones. Also available on the website is a listing of coming events about Advance Care Planning in the Comox Valley. The premiere of Are you Listening To Me?, a humourous and poignant play written by local artist Dandelion, will be performed on April 16 at the Courtenay Little Theatre rehearsal studio on the corner of 17th Street and McPhee Avenue in Courtenay. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with the performance beginning at 7:30. ••• On April 18, a collaborative group of people involved in endof live care will host the showing of the film Consider the Conversation” at North Island College’s Stan Hagen Theatre at 7 p.m. Motivated by their personal experience of loss, two long time friends created a powerful and inspiring documentary on the struggle of communication and preparation at the end of life. A panel discussion will follow. For more information on these and other advance care planning events, call the Comox Valley Hospice Society at 250-339-5533 or visit www. advancecareplanningcv.ca. — Comox Valley Hospice Society

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Performances by the popular Vancouver band Proud Animal and comedy by Barbara Adler are interspersed with playful interactive psychosis information and tons of prizes from our sponsors to help educate young people about psychosis. Mike Young from the band speaks personally about how psychosis affected his life. ReachOut is a dynamic and highly effective performance touring the province since 2005, performing in gyms and auditoriums to more than 22,000 students annually. ReachOut is a program of the BC Schizophrenia Society and HereToHelp. The presentation provides resources and information for friends, siblings, teachers and parents. — ReachOut Psychosis

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VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY students show off a mural project they collaboratively created with students in Japan.

Cultures shared via art This year the Grade 6 students at Valley View Elementary participated in the Japan Art Mile Mural Project. More than 4,000 students from 30 countries joined together to create beautiful murals covering a wide variety of global themes.

The overall mission of the project is to create global harmony and peace by fostering cross cultural connections and a better understanding of our diversities as well as similarities. Through these partnerships, students share their respective

Hydro work delayed BC Hydro issued a tender in December 2012 for the substation’s electrical and civil work. The site preparation and grading had already been awarded to Upland Excavating. BC Hydro has cancelled the electrical and civil tender and intends to reissue a new competitive bid in the near future. The site preparation work planned last fall has been delayed due

to wet site conditions. This site work is now starting and will be complete this year. The substation inservice date has been pushed back to early fall 2014. As a result, given the site work delay BC Hydro has decided to retender the work. The civil and electrical work is anticipated to be awarded later this year and the work commence in the fall. — BC Hydro

learning in a visual way by collaboratively creating one 1.5x3.7metre mural. Hosted by the JAM organization, Valley View was partnered with Minamitsurumaki Elementary school in Tokyo. During the first term pictures were taken and information exchanged through an Internet forum; an Internet research project on modern-day Japan was completed introducing students to various aspects of Japanese culture and geography; and a Skype video conference took place where students excitedly shared information about themselves and their respective cultures. In collaboration with Japanese counterparts, the environment was chosen as the theme — how it influences and shapes our respective

cultures and the importance of safeguarding this for future generations. The students at Minamitsurumaki completed the first half of the mural and then sent it to Valley View. Students here worked hard to complete the mural by the March deadline, when it was sent back to Japan. It will now be exhibited there as well as at other similar international exhibits. — Valley View Elementary

In 2012, over 300 students received North Island College Foundation awards totalling over $220,000 to help pay for college. This year, the NIC Foundation has $240,000 available for students planning to attend NIC, thanks to the generous support of its donors, all of whom are united in support of student success. Since 1991, North Island College Foundation donors have supported the educational dreams of thousands of students, allowing them to build a solid future for themselves and their northern Vancouver Island communities. From electricians, welders and accountants to nurses, educational assistants and small business owners, NIC students are the foundation of our communities. For some students, receiving an award can mean slightly lower debt and/or having to work a little less and being able to focus more on school. But sometimes, receiving an award means the difference between

being able to attend college or not – it literally can change the direction of a life. As Corey Hustwick, recipient of the Lyndon Cross Memorial Bursary and graduate of NIC’s Culinary Arts program, states, “The financial support I received provided the encouragement to persevere and succeed. “Lyndon said to me, ‘Never let anyone tell you what you can’t do.’ His words and this generosity will stay with me for a lifetime.” NIC Foundation awards are available to students planning to attend North Island College for the first time in September 2013, as well as to continuing and graduating NIC students. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement while bursaries are available to students who demonstrate financial need. The NIC Foundation Awards booklet, which outlines all awards, is available from Stu-

dent Services at any NIC campus, from high school counselling offices, and online at www.nic.bc.ca/awards. “We are very grateful to have a number of new donors this year including the Comox Valley Community Foundation, which has decided to direct its funding for post-secondary students through NIC,” says Bert Heeringa, chair of the NIC Foundation’s board of directors. “There really is no greater investment in our communities than the gift of education. Supporting local students means a stronger future for all of our communities.” The deadline for applications is April 30. For more information about NIC awards or for questions or assistance with the application process, contact Beth Turner at 250-334-5000 (ext. 4267) or e-mail foundation@nic.bc.ca. — North Island College

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Art show has N.Y. ambience Did you know that there’s a little bit of New York going on in Courtenay? No, it’s not King Kong and it’s not kosher bagels. It’s world-class art and you’ll find it in the studio/gallery of five dedicated professional artists right there on 10th Street. Art Alchemy is the co-operative business venture of Guillermo Mier, Lucy Scrappy, Helen Outsell, Jennifer Weber and Stacey Wright, all artists with a commitment to excellence in their craft and the support and promotion of quality artwork in the Valley. Every month, Art Alchemy hosts the work of a local or national artist in their spacious gallery with all the hoo-ha of a New York opening. Guests are treated to a visual feast of not only the invited artist’s work, but the ongoing and recent work of the Art Alchemy group in the surrounding studio spaces. This week, Sandra Lamb will fill wall space with a show she calls “œvre”, meaning the works of a creative artist regarded collectively. Sandra will have approximately 16 pieces on display covering a range from the mid-’80s to present. All are figurative and most are intriguing. You may have heard Sandra’s name before. She has been teaching art in the Comox Valley and Campbell River for almost 15 years and occasionally, you find one of her paintings in local art events. She is also the perpetrator of a daily cartoon strip, “squinters” which ran for five years and can still be seen on the Internet. Sandra has a penchant for the narrative, the comedic and the wry, and this show at Art Alchemy is certainly all three. You are invited to the opening of “œvre” this Friday. Show up anytime between 7 and 9 p.m. at 362C 10th St. (stair access only), for wine and hors d’oeuvres; bring your spouse, your neighbour, your curiosity and especially your rich maiden aunt. If you can’t make the opening, come see the show any Thursday, Friday or Saturday till May 4 between noon and 4 when things are a little quieter. Sandra will be at the gallery every Saturday during that time to answer questions, discuss art and practise her schmoozing. You may even be able to imagine you’re in New York! — Art Alchemy

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award competitions. “But the Juno is special,” she says. “Even if I don’t win, I can always say I was nominated for a Juno. That is just so special.” The Junos is a weekend affair featuring an opening reception on Paula Wild Friday evening, a gala dinner on Saturday night and the televised Record Arts main awards, red carpet event on When the red carpet’s rolled Sunday. Austin will also perform out for the Juno Awards, Helen at the Regina Public Library with Austin will be there in her little another award nominee on Saturday morning. black dress. Her husband, Trevor Squires, Her CD, Always be a Unicorn, is a finalist for Children’s Album will accompany her. Unfortunately, daughter, of the Year. The Daisy, and son, presentations Charlie, won’t take place April be going. 21 at the Brandt “It would Centre in Regina, have been nice Sask. to have them “I didn’t expect there since they anything like this both performed at all,” says Auson the album,” tin who relocated Austin says. to the Comox Val“But the Junos ley from the U.K. isn’t really a with her family in kids’ event.” 2002. “My friends In recent kept bugging me years, Austo record a kids’ tin, who was a CD and then my standup musimusic publisher cal comedian suggested it too, in the U.K., has so I said, ‘OK.’ ” turned her talAlways be a ents towards Unicorn is also film and televinominated in sion. Her songs three categories are now played for the Indeinternationally pendent Music in commercials, Awards. movies and TV W i n n i n g programs. awards isn’t new THINGS ARE LOOKING up Locally, she for Austin. A c c o l a d e s for Helen Austin, who will can be heard at Valley include Grand learn April 21 whether she Comox Farmers’ MarPrize Winner in has won Canada’s equivakets throughout the John Lennon lent of a Grammy Award. Songwriting ComPHOTO BY RON POGUE the year, Vancouver Island petition in 2012, Best Female Songwriter in the MusicFest, the Comox Valley Vancouver Island Music Awards Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 2011, Best Female Alternative and other events. A while ago Austin signed Artist for the Indie Music channel Awards 2011 and others, as well an exclusive contract with the as being a finalist in many music See AUSTIN, 13

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Don’t balk at Balkan music Polish your dancing shoes and come to an unforgettable experience at the Little Red Church in Comox this Saturday. Music and dance lovers in the Comox Valley have a rare opportunity to discover, firsthand, Balkan brass wedding music. Cumberland Village Works and local dancer Cathy Stoyko have partnered to present Vancouver’s Ultimate brass band Orchestra Slivovica along with Serbia’s trumpet master Demean ‘erimovi’. Take your normal brass marching band, embalm them in plum brandy, ship them to a Roma village in Serbia for a year, force

them to watch every Emir Kusterica film 100 times, bring them back to Vancouver and set them loose on an underground rave party and you have Orchestra Slivovica! They have been wandering the streets of Vancouver with battered and ancient instruments, appearing and disappearing into the night, dressed in the highest fashions of your greatgrandparent’s youth, with a bottle in hand of that delicate concoction which is half of the band’s name. Everything they cross paths with becomes a Balkan wedding dance party, with tunes from Serbia,

Macedonia, and other mysterious and distant lands. Balkan countries are famous for their elaborate wedding rituals, with music being an integral part of every wedding. Songs vary from ballads that reveal the eastern roots of Turkey and Rajasthan to jazz interpretation with full Balkan brass orchestration. The music tells stories of joy and happiness as well as deep sorrow and longing. Instrumentation includes harmonies of multiple trumpets; powerful driving rhythms of low and mid-brass; the eastern double-headed drum; and beautiful

Film intensely personal Comox United Church and the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship will present the film She’s a Boy I Knew this Friday. This film, by Vancouver filmmaker Gwen Haworth, is an intensely personal story about the filmmaker’s transsexual journey from male to female. Using family home movies, personal interviews and animations, it tells a five-year story from a young married man’s coming out to his partner, family and friends, through to his

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the love and support of family and friends can continue unchanged. After the film, there will be small group discussions. The presentation will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Comox United Church at 250 Beach Dr. in Comox. Admission is by donation. — Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

ornamentation of saxophone, accordion and powerful vocals. Orkestar Šlivovica is studying under the guidance of Demiran ‘erimovi’, three-time winner of the international trumpet festival at Guca, Serbia. This Saturday’s event at the Little Red Church (2182 Comox Ave.) in Comox will feature guest dancers Lynette Harper, Stoyko and friends performing traditional Romani dances, fusion belly dance and other surprises. There will also be opportunities for participatory folk dancing. In European fashion, this is an all-ages family event. Children 12 and younger get in free. For more information and to buy tickets (advance only) online, visit cumberlandvillageworks.com. Tickets are also on sale in Courtenay at Bop City Records and in Cumberland at Village Muse Books (at the Abbey Studio). Check out the band’s website orkestarslivovica.org and to contact a local organizer, call Cathy at 250-218-0704. — Cathy Stoyko

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013

Sockeyes sock it to Cougars in cup final Earle Couper Record Staff

When the Victoria Cougars scored on their first shot on goal against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings on Saturday, it opened the floodgates on a 6-1 victory and a berth in the Cyclone Taylor Cup final. When the Cougars scored on their first shot on goal against the Richmond Sockeyes on Sunday in the championship, they were hoping it would be déjà vu all over again. But it was not to be. This time it was one and done for the VIJHL champions as they fell 4-1 to Richmond and had to settle for the silver medal for the second year in a row. The PJHL champion Sockeyes scored four unanswered goals in the second period, chasing goalie Evan Roch (three goals on 18 shots) in favour of Comox Valley native and WHL Victoria Royals draft pick Michael Herringer. He played well in relief, stopping six of seven shots. But the damage had

AN INCREASE IN traffic in the crease on this play saw Richmond’s Jeremy Hamaguchi drop in for a visit with Victoria’s goalie Evan Roch and defenceman Graham Zagrodney. PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY been done and Kootenay Alder, after giving up that early goal, kicked out the next 17 that came his way. The teams opened the matinee match-up with

even play. Matthew Ho opened the scoring at 3:18 of the first period from Dane Feeney and Sam Rice. The Sockeyes started coming on as the period wound down

could not beat Roch until 7:28 of the second when Jeremy Hamaguchi tipped in a Scott Wessa blast from the point. Three minutes later tour-

ney scoring champ Jake Roder put on a great individual effort to score his fourth goal of the cup competition on a clever wraparound, and the Sockeyes

were suddenly in control. Liam Lawson made it 3-1 at 11:52 when he finished off a two-on-one rush by rifling a shot to the top right corner. Victoria called a timeout and switched goalies at that point. But Richmond was on a roll and continued to carry the play to the Cougars. Rudi Thorsteinson was left wide open at the left side of the net for an easy goal at 18:28, and that was more than enough to earn Richmond their fifth B.C. Junior B championship. Final shots on goal were 25-18. Neither team took a penalty in the game. Richmond (4-0) went undefeated at the fourteam, four-day tourney while both of Victoria’s (2-2) losses were to the Sockeyes. KIJHL champion Castlegar Rebels (2-2) won bronze while the host Comox Valley Glacier Kings (0-4) finished fourth. The Sockeyes advance to the Keystone Cup (Western Canadian Junior B championship) April 17-21 in St. Malo, Manitoba.

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Glacier Kings finish fourth at tournament Earle Couper Record Staff

Everybody loves a parade down main street. But nobody loves a parade to the penalty box at the hockey rink. And the latter proved the undoing of the Comox Valley Glacier Kings at the 2013 Cyclone Taylor Cup. The host Yetis dropped the bronze medal game at the B.C. Junior B championship 5-4 to the Castlegar Rebels Sunday morning at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. With little rest after their Saturday night loss to the Victoria Cougars, and despite being outshot 17-10 in the first period, the Icemen jumped out to a 3-0 lead before the game was seven minutes old. Sheldon Brett, Tyson Rennie (on the power play) and Nick Tupper tallied for the G-Kings. But the KIJHL champ Rebels were far from done. They closed the gap to 3-2 then scored three unanswered goals in the second

period (two on the power play) to take a 5-3 lead. Their shots on goal domination continued in the third, as they out-gunned the Yetis 13-7. However, Rylan Ball tallied his first goal of the tourney at 11:54 of the third to make it a one-goal game. With goalie Michael Hails dashing in and out of the net in favour of the extra attacker as the final seconds ticked down, the Glacier Kings came close to forcing overtime on a couple of chances but could not slip the disc past Connor Beauchamp and finished the tourney with an 0-4 record. The Rebels finished at 2-2, with both their wins coming at the expense of the Icemen. They beat the Yetis 3-1 in Thursday’s first round of round-robin play. Comox Valley captain Nick Tupper finished with three points (1g, 2a) while Jack Kennelly had two helpers. They were the Glacier Kings’ Players of the Game. Castlegar Players of the

THE GLACIER KINGS jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bronze medal game against Castlegar but eventually lost 5-4. PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY Game were Jamie Vlanich (2g, 1a) and team captain Erik Alden (1g, 1a). After playing a disciplined first game at the tourney, the Glacier Kings could not avoid the sin bin in their ensuing three

games, and with the top three B.C. Junior B teams in town, that spelled bad news as the G-Kings’ penalty kill was no match for the efficient power plays they faced on what seemed to be an almost constant basis.

So adept were the Glacier Kings at keeping the sin bin bench warm that they finished first through fourth in penalty minutes at the tourney and had six players in the top 10 of the PIM stats.

Defenceman Tupper was the Yetis top scorer with four points (1, 3a), good enough for ninth overall. Rennie was next for the Icemen and 12th overall with three points (3g).

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The final day of round robin play Saturday at the Cyclone Taylor Cup saw the host Comox Valley Glacier Kings lose 6-1 to VIJHL champion Victoria Cougars while PJHL champs Richmond Sockeyes edged KIJHL rep Castlegar Rebels 3-2. Richmond improved to 3-0, but Castlegar (1-2) did not go lightly into the night. The Sockeyes were up 3-0 after two periods of Saturday’s matinee, but the Rebels rallied with goals at 12:29 and 19:39 of the third. They pulled goalie Jordan Gluck with 56 seconds left but could not net the equalizer with the extra skater on the ice. Castlegar outshot Richmond 30-23 with William Latimer picking up the win. The Saturday soiree was an all-VIJHL affair, with the Glacier Kings needing to win, and by a large goal differential, to have any hope of advancing to the gold medal game. The Yetis had been swept by the Capital City Cats in the VIJHL playoff championship, so the task was a tall one. The Icemen did not have to read scouting reports to know the Cougars’ potent power play (firing at an astounding 35 per cent) was to be avoided at all costs. But somehow the message didn’t seem to get through, as Victoria went 4-for-11with the man advantage while the Glacier Kings went 0-for-5 (which included a couple of 5-on-3s). For a team whose game plan was to score a lot of goals, things got off to an ominous start for the Glacier Kings when the Cougars scored on their first shot on goal just 68 seconds in. Shortly after,

THE RICHMOND SOCKEYES celebrate their Cyclone Taylor Cup championship (left). Tourney scoring champ and MVP Jake Roder of Richmond finished with four goals and three assists. PHOTOS BY JIM HOCKLEY

Steven Garcia tried to engage Rhys Williams in some fisticuffs. Both players received slashing minors but Garcia was also assessed two minutes for instigating, five minutes for fighting, and an automatic game misconduct. If Garcia meant to inject some life into his teammates, the move backfired, as it turned out to be the first of several nails in the Icemen’s coffin. During the ensuing seven-minute power play, Victoria popped a pair of goals past Michael Hails to lead 3-0 after one. The G-Kings, who needed to light the red lamp till the bulb burned out, did not muster their first shot on goal until the 14-minute mark of the first frame. They were outshot 41-14 on the game. The Yetis’ second of three game misconducts saw Jack Kennelly sent to the showers for a hit from behind on Matthew Ho. In the second stanza, the Cougars tallied at

2:47 and 4:44 to make it 5-0. The hometown crowd finally had something to cheer for when Tyson Rennie’s sharp-angle shot broke Evan Roch’s goose egg at the 7:29 mark. But the Cougars got that one back less than five minutes later when Brody Coulter ripped an unassisted marker past Hails with the Glacier Kings on a delayed penalty. Hails was replaced by Bryce DiRocco to start the third period, and he stopped all five shots he faced. ICE CHIPS The G-Kings finished the round robin 0-3 while Victoria went 2-1 … Rennie also received a game misconduct … Yeti d-man Brandon Halls was helped off the ice late in the game with what appeared to be a lower body injury … Coulter finished

with four points (2g, 2a), while Wade Johnson and Sam Rice added two points (1g, 1a) each … the Cougars will be going for their second Cyclone Taylor Cup, having previously won it in 2007 … Richmond has won the B.C.

Junior B championship four times since 1992 … Saturday Players of the Game were Johnson and Kelyn Open for Victoria and Patrick Croome and Sasha Hahn for Comox Valley … sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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GOALIE MICHAEL HAILS faced the most shots (152) of any netminder at the tourney. He made big saves in all four games to keep his team competitive. PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY

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0-2 (they lost 3-1 to the KIJHL Castlegar Rebels on Thursday) and are all but mathematically eliminated from gold medal contention. The Cougars are 1-1 following their Friday afternoon win over the Rebels, who are also 1-1. Brandon Egli’s second-period goal was the game winner in what was a genuine goaltenders’ duel. Evan Roch made 27 saves for the shutout while Jordan Gluck was equally impressive at the other end of the ice, making 29 saves. Despite the score in Friday’s matinee matchup, it could have been worse if not for Comox Valley netminder Michael Hails, who was particularly good on several 2-on-1

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The Comox Valley Glacier Kings were the hosts with the most – penalties – on Friday night and it cost them big-time against the Richmond Sockeyes. The PJHL Sockeyes went 4-for-8 on the power play and outshot the VIJHL Glacier Kings 41-20 en route to a 6-2 victory in the second round of round-robin play at the 2013 Cyclone Taylor Cup before a big crowd at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. The win improved Richmond’s record to a tourney-best 2-0 (they beat the VIJHL Victoria Cougars 5-2 on Thursday) while the Glacier Kings fell to

Richmond forays. The Sockeyes’ sixth goal was into an empty net, a shorthanded tally by Jake Roder that clinched his hat trick. The Yetis trailed 3-0 after two periods and were outshot 29-13 during that time. Tyson Rennie gave the Icemen a spark of life about a minute into the third period as he deked a defenceman than fired a puck that goalie Kootenay Alder is still looking for. But the sin bin syndrome that had allowed Richmond to score two of its first three goals kicked in just five minutes later, and Roder jammed the puck through Hails’ pads to put the Sockeyes back in front by three. To their credit the

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Day 1: Yetis drop opener to Rebels Robyn Nicholson Special to the Record

Day one of the Cyclone Taylor Cup did not go well for VIJHL teams. The VIJHL champion Victoria Cougars fell 5-2 to the PJHL champions the Richmond Sockeyes and the Castlegar Rebels, KIJHL champions, defeated hosts Comox Valley Glacier Kings 3-1. The Cougars and Sockeyes faced off Thursday afternoon to open the 2013 Cyclone Taylor Cup Junior B Provincial hockey

THE CASTLEGAR REBELS defeated the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 3-1 in the first day of round-robin play at the Cyclone Taylor Cup. PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY

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power play went back to work and Dean Allison slapped a rebound home with five minutes left in the frame to make it 5-2. When Rennie was hauled down while going to the net with 3:21 left in the third, the Glacier Kings called time out and

pulled Hails in favour of the extra attacker. That set the stage for Roder’s third goal of the game at 17:34. In the final seconds of play, Cody Eliason ran into Allison, but time ran out before the Richmond power play could do any more damage. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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championship tournament at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. The Cougars opened the scoring at 11:54 of the first, after an unsuccessful power play. Richmond responded a minute and a half later, on the power play, to tie the game at one. With 1:14 remaining in the first frame, Richmond’s Daniel Tait pushed the puck past net-minder Evan Roch for the go-ahead goal. The second period’s scoring was all Richmond as they took a commanding 5-2 lead that carried until the

end of the game. The second game of the day saw the host Glacier Kings battle Castlegar. The first period was end-to-end action with no score for the first 14 minutes. At the 14:18 mark, Rebels’ Bryan Lubin scored his first goal of the tournament on a pass from Travis Wellman and Stuart Walton. Less than three minutes later, the same line would make the score 2-0 in favour of Castlegar as Lubin banked his second of the game.

The Glacier Kings came out stronger in the second, however the Rebels drew first blood when Jeremy Mcgregor pushed the puck past Michael Hails on a pass from Darren Medeiros at 12:59. In the third and on the last penalty of the game, the Glacier Kings found themselves on the power play. Steven Garcia parked himself in front of the net on the power play and banked a rebound from Rylan Ball, putting the G-Kings on the board

with seven seconds remaining in the period. The Glacier Kings left the ice trailing 3-1. The third period proved exciting, with scoring chances for both sides that had fans jumping out of their seats, gasping and scratching their heads as both goaltenders were brick walls. Both netminders earned shutouts in the third as the final score was 3-1. The ‘Kings were outshot 34-24. Robyn Nicholson is the media relations director for the Comox Valley Glacier Kings.

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Big soccer success for Thunder at first tourney The CV Thunder U9 boys came home undefeated from their first-ever soccer tournament, the Vancouver Whitecaps Cup. Under the watchful eyes of former Team Canada player Sam Lenarduzzi and Whitecaps’ striker Omar Salgado, they were up against professionally run and coached soccer academy teams of the Greater Vancouver area and did extremely well, especially when considering the fact that our local soccer season has not yet started and Vancouver plays year-round. Coaches Mark Toomer, Kirby Fisher and Bruno Munger are proud of these boys and what they have accomplished against some of the best-run soccer academies of Vancouver. In four games they scored 13 goals and

THE CV THUNDER played extremely well at the Vancouver Whitecaps Cup tournament. conceded only three, missing the gold medal game only by goal difference. Lots of credit goes to the goalies and defensively assigned players who allowed only three

goals the entire tournament. Congratulations to the foundation of the team: Carson Bell, Chay Trickett, Henry Toomer, Andrew Munger, Stefan Collett, Max

Lloyd and Nick Jackson. The more offensive group consisting of Ty Fisher, Kieran Gillis, Austin Stevenson, Ambrose Tinmouth and Jack Boan was on

the other hand constantly creating havoc in the opponent’s end and managed to score 13 goals, not counting two missed by the referee. The highlight of the

tournament was most certainly the game versus the Coastal FC Prospects select team. This well-prepared team pressured our boys right from the kick-off with some

great passing and hard physical play. It was no surprise they went up 1-0 after about 10 minutes. But minute by minute our boys started pushing back and with every won tackle and every successful pass they got stronger and stronger. In the second half they slowly started dominating the game and scored the welldeserved equalizer. They even had a few chances to win the game but in the end the draw was certainly the right result in this highly entertaining soccer game. After such a success everybody agrees that this is just the beginning for this bunch. There is much more to come from this talented group of players. – Comox Valley Thunder

Funds for local groups received $1,500 for its floor hockey league, the Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society received $2,000 in support of its orienteering program, and the Victoria Velodrome Association received $1,100 which will help them store bicycles from the Comox Valley as part of a paralympic track program. Local Sport Program Development Fund grants are designed to help establish new sport programs or expand existing ones so that more British Columbians, particularly those who face barriers to sport, have opportunities to par-

ticipate. Programs funded this year are focused on teaching fundamental sport skills to children, introducing new immigrants to sport, expanding aboriginal sport programs, and providing adaptive sports to persons with a disability. Funds are generally used for equipment, coach training, or program development. “A key priority for the province is to encourage participation in sport and active, healthy lifestyles by all British Columbians regardless of age, background or ability,” Bennett said. – Province of B.C.

Local REMAX realtors introduce a new way to view homes. Local realtors Tracy Fogtmann and John Ismay are about to introduce a new and innovative way to showcase 8 different homes to the general public in a two hour time period on a Saturday afternoon. It’s kind of like speed dating for home seekers! Imagine a whirlwind tour of 8 homes, each open for just 10 minutes. That’s right! Just 10

minutes then swoosh, you’re off to the next home on a list carefully selected by Tracy and John. Although each of the 8 properties will only be open for 10 minutes, personal tours may be arranged following the speed tour. “We want to give buyers the opportunity to see as wide a range of homes as possible in the shortest period of time” Tracy explains. The tour will offer homes from the first time home buyer range right up to the luxury market. Open times will be strictly adhered to so, in order to keep up on schedule you will need a watch and a good pair of runners to see them all. The first tour will happen April 13th, 2013 at 2pm and will feature 8 fine Comox residences. Stay tuned for the schedule to be published April 11th in the Homes section of the Comox Valley Record. ADVERTORIAL

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Twenty-one B.C. communities will benefit from government grants geared to the development of local sport programs, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett announced Wednesday. The B.C. government is providing up to $2,000 per grant to 31 different nonprofit groups for sport programs through the Local Sport Program Development Fund. The fund is administered by viaSport. Three Comox Valley groups are included in the funding. The LINC Youth Centre

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Born in Kassel, Germany May 14, 1942 Petra passed away peacefully and comfortably at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox BC on April 7, 2013 at 2:45 Am, surrounded by family and friends, all loved ones. Petra was born in Kassel, Germany where she is survived by 1 son, Ingo and his family, also her brother Hansgerd and his family and many friends. Petra is survived in Canada by husband Doug, many family and a number of exceptionally close friends. Doug and Petra owned and operated the Ponderosa Sod (Turf) farm for many years. To say this wonderful, kind hearted, giving person will be missed is an understatement. Those who came to her door, were welcomed to her home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Petra, you are what many of us wish we were, may God bless you; we know you are watching over us. I cannot express the kindness and compassion she received from Dr. Bakshi and the staff at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Thank you all. Thank you to Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mt. Washington Funeral Home, you are professional, kind and compassionate, thank you Todd and Roger and Staff.

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Hazel Elizabeth Burns Passed away peacefully at Oceanview ECU on April 10, 2013. Predeased by her son Peter Donald Burns in May 2011 as well as her 2 brothers Dennis and John. Hazel is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald, her daughter Angela Elizabeth Burns (Leo), grandchildren Sara, Catherine and Aleyna and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Hazel and Donald were involved in Comox Community groups. In her leisure time Hazel loved knitting, quilting, needlecraft and paper tole. Hazel was a kind and patient person with a good sense of humour. She was very good with numbers and so looked after the household accounts. The family would like to thank the staff at Oceanview for all the kindness and care shown to Hazel. If friends so wish, donations in Hazelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory made to the St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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Richard Patrick Goertzen

1940-2013 Rick was born in Watson, Saskatchewan on July 23, 1940 and passed away on April 10, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents John and Ann and still much loved Oogie. He leaves to mourn his wife and best friend of 53 years, Lee, son Les (Heidi) and daughters Rachelle (Keith) and Andrea,Â grandchildren Liam, Kyle, Beth, Ella and Gigi, sister Carol (Bud) and their family as well as his dearest friend Doug McAree. Rick followed his Dad to work at CPR and carried his love of trains throughout his life. He worked for many years in sales for NCR and Pitney Bowes before taking up cabinet making. It was in these years that the Three Musketeers were formed Rick, Doug and Derek. Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative outlet was woodworking. He left his family with many beautiful heirlooms made lovingly by his own hands. He especially enjoyed many hours in his shop working with his grandsons, Liam and Kyle, passing on his love of wood and all its beauty to them. Rick bravely faced many complications from his lengthy battle with Lupus with great strength, dignity and an unfailing sense of humour. In many ways he was larger than life and will be remembered for his grace, charm and wit as well as his fierce love for his family. In spite of his extreme discomfort, he always looked to the positive and made others feel at ease. He always expected a cure and never stopped looking forward to better days ahead. We would like to thank Dr. Mark Woldnik and the many nurses and doctors who cared for him during his stays in ICU and the wards. In lieu of lowers, please make donations to the SPCA, St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice. Following Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes, no service will be held

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

INFORMATION

LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Dean Cameron McLeod, deceased, formerly of 7392 Island Highway, Merville, BC V0R 2M0 are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Co-Executors, c/o Holland Cameron, Barristers & Solicitors, 1779 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9, before the 17th day of May, 2013 after which date the Estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice.

In Loving Memory of GEORGE MALBOEUF Dear Dad, We thought of you today, that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. All we have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which we will never part. God has you in his arms, we have you in our hearts. It has been one year since you left us. April 17, 2012.

All the tears in the world cannot bring you back. We know because we have cried them. You could light up the blackest night with just one smile. This world is a much darker place without you. Love Robyn, Daniel-AndrĂŠ, Rachel, Colin, Aunt Laura, and especially your Mom.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Love,Carol, Tom, Dave & Jane, Heather, Diane. Miss you Dad.

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INFORMATION

Merville Fire Protection District Annual General Meeting

INFORMATION

April 17, 2013 Merville Hall 7:00 PM.

Douglas Wayne Seeley Bonnie Noreen Seeley Co-Executors c/o Holland Cameron Solicitors for the Estate 1779 Comox Avenue Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9

PERSONALS AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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NAR-ANON- If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Jack 334-3485 Nora 871-1939 or Rene 3342392.

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830 CliÎ?e Ave. Courtenay, BC V9N 2J7 info@courtenay.ca

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Get more information: John Ward, CMC Director of Legislative Services 830 CliÎ?e Avenue Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2J7

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Request for OÎ?ers to Purchase Municipal Property: 865, 877 & 889 CliÎ?e Avenue

OÎ?ers to purchase the properties will be accepted until Friday, May 17, 2013 at 4:30 pm.

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjob network.com HELP WANTED

NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF CITY PROPERTY

The Council of the City of Courtenay intends to sell three municipal properties on CliÎ?e Avenue*, as shown on the adjacent map.

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

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250-334-4441 info@courtenay.ca * Fee simple sale. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers in its sole discretion, and a minimum reserve purchase price is in effect. The legal descriptions of the properties are as follows: PID 005-934-559 Lot 6, Section 61, Comox District, Plan 5859 PID 005-934-575 Lot 7, Section 61, Comox District, Plan 5859 PID 005-934-532 Lot 5, Section 61, Comox District, Plan 5859

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

HELP WANTED

BOOKKEEPER WANTED. Simply Accounting Operator with minimum 2 years experience in a corporate environment. Must be able to do payroll and government filings as required. Construction project/job costing allocation experience an asset. Monthly accounting and year end requirements for 5 companies. Must be able to work independently in a self-directed environment. Salary dependent on experience. P/T to start, 16 hrs/wk, Tue-Fri. Email resumes no later than April. 19th to: mcqueenconstruction@shaw.ca or mail to: Bookkeeper, 4644 D Madrona Pl., Courtenay, BC, V9N 9E7.

CLUXEWE RESORT Mgr. required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy to manage cabins, campground and restaurant. Enquire for job description or apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066 by midnight on April 12, 2013. F/T. Salary commensurate with experience.

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-camp positions â&#x20AC;˘ Coastal Certified Bull Buckers â&#x20AC;˘ 980 Operator-Dryland sort â&#x20AC;˘ Grader Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Line Machine Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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HELP WANTED 2 and 4 stroke small engine mechanics needed in Port McNeill. Chainsaws, lawn mowers, outboards. Wage negotiable, benefits available. Start today! Resume to crosback@telus.net AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required at Jenner Chevrolet in Victoria BC. Rare opportunity for a top performing, quality & customer focused team player. Email: mgray@jennerchev.com BARTENDER & SERVER, P/T, for Griffin Pub. Flexible schedule. Require Squirrel, Serving it Right and Lotto certificate. Please apply with resume to 1185 Kilmorley Road, Comox.

EVENING KITCHEN SUPERVISOR, GrifďŹ n Pub. The right person will be experienced in leading the kitchen in producing a consistent product. This is a permanent Full Time position. Also P/T Dishwasher/ Prep Cook. Please apply with resume to 1185 Kilmorley Road, Comox.

HEALTH DIRECTOR required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description /apply to Casey.Larochelle@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-949-6066 by midnight on April 30, 2013. P/t (0.7 FTE), salary commensurate with experience. HOME CARE NURSE required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / apply to Casey.Larochelle@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 30, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits.

PART TIME BUTCHER

The Butcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Block is looking for a part time butcher and also deli person/cook. Apply within 319 4th St., Courtenay, BC. SKYLINE TREE SERVICE is now accepting resumes for groundman position. Must have valid drivers license Send resume to skylinetreeservice@hotmail.com

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The Board of Education and Senior Management will be hosting a public information session on the 2013/14 Operating Budget. Thursday, April 18, 2013; 6:30 pm School Board Office, Board Room 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay, BC We look forward to seeing you at this meeting.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for all shifts, in the Courtenay and Campbell River areas to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy and ventilation. If you love working with children, we would be delighted to hear from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training, as well as trach/vent courses. Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

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CONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Fax 780-444-9165 or Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209.

WORK WANTED

ELDERCARE. 26 year old woman available Comox Valley 871-3160. Meal prep. /chores.

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

HELP WANTED

POST CONSTRUCTION CLEANERS NEEDED Cleaners needed for May 6 full time for 2-3 weeks. Please fax resume to 1-250-665-7436

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RV SALES CONSULTANT Sunwest RV Centre is currently looking for new members to join our growing RV sales team. We have Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best selection of new and pre-owned RVs for our customers to choose from and an unbeatable parts + service department that excels in after sales care. No RV sales experience necessary but a passion for sales, customer service and the outdoors is a must. Apply in person with resume â&#x20AC;˘ Monday - Friday

2800 Cliffe Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ ask for Caleb

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is hiring Chinese cooks

NOW HIRING Vancouver Island Visitor Centre, Comox Valley Part-time Seasonal and On-Call Visitor Information Counsellors Please do not apply in person.

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For details, visit www.adventuremanagement.ca

Please contact Dave at 250 797 0678

Application deadline is May 3, 2013

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250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

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

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FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices

FREEHAVEN RANCH Affordable horse boarding avail at the picturesque 53 Acre ranch that is dedicated to the love of horses & natural horsemanship. Located 10 min from Courtenay in beautiful Merville with over 25 acres of pasture & hay fields. Beautiful trail through meadows & forests. Indoor/outdoors stalls for full board or self board, riding ring w/ new footing, covered round pen, tack room. Call Richard 250-465-9190 or visit www.freehavenranch.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Auction Huge 3 Restaurant Like New Equipment Auction. April 20 @ 11 AM at Doddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auction 3311-28 Ave, Vernon. 1-866-545-3259 View photos at doddsauction.com

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FRIDGE, HOTPOINT. 68â&#x20AC;? high, good cond, sxs water/ice maker, white, $90.obo. Call (250)338-9500 after 5pm.

LAWN MOWING, dethatching and more. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a young guy looking for honest work. Call Mike 250-702-2164 for quote

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PARTS PA ARTSS & SSERVICE CONSULTANT Experience an asset, willing to train the right applicant. Apply in person with resume. Attn: Ryan Hamilton

COURTENAY Y 475 Silverdale Crescent rescent

Across from Crown Isle Golf Course by Home Depot

RATTAN SUNROOM Set. Five Piece. Sofa, chair, 2 swivel reclining chairs and foot stool. $1000 Firm. Please call 250-941-2809. SEARS PATIO Set 1 yr. old. 4 Sling Chairs + 2 Swivel Chairs all w cushions, umbrella & stand, table 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, cover for table and chairs $275.00 Ph: 250-331-0863

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COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET SATURDAY APRIL 20 10-2 ECOLE au COEUR de Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ILE in COMOX on LINSHART lunch, bake sale, bouncy castle,more BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW sell your collectibles, toys, athletics equipment, games.. kids tables: $5 reg table: $10 CONTACT gwen@gmonnet.com EVERGREEN CLUB Evergreen Club Spring Garage Sale Saturday, April 20, 2013 9 am to 12 noon Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue Courtenay Everyone Welcome

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ASHFORD TRADITIONAL Spinning Wheel, single pedal, excellent condition, extra bobbins and maintenance kit, $325 obo. Call (250)923-7629. AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; w w w. b i g i r o n d r i l l i n g . c o m . Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. GRADUATION/ WEDDING/ Business Suits, Gucci, Prada, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein. Approx size 40R. All worn once. Beautiful Quality. Call to View 250-850-2525

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GENERATOR 3100 POWERHOUSE. Quite, w/12 hrs on it. $1400-New, asking $900. 250 -400-2568

KUBOTA LAWN Tractor Dumping Trailer with 36â&#x20AC;? X 46â&#x20AC;? Box. $175. Please call 250-400-2568

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

$179,500. Spacious 1110sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, top floor, ocean view condo. New roof, new balcony, lrg master bdrm & ensuite, lots of storage, insuite W/D, skylight in kitchen, thick carpet except in bathroom/kitchen/laundry, 5 appls. Adult building, no pets, no rentals. Call 250-203-9673.

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1052 SPRINGBOK Rd. 1766 sqft. 3bd/3bth. New flooring, jet tub, recent upgrades. Desirable area. $282,900. Kijiji or Craiglist or 778-420-0017

509 WEEKS Crescent, Nanaimo. Solid family home with 3bdrms, 2baths, 2nd kitchen in basement. Lrg fenced yard, mature trees, covered sundeck, HW floors, carport, new thermal windows. $279,000. (250)740-1130.

DOWNTOWN COURTENAY, ($145,000), 2 bdrm, 1 bath, modular home on .11 acre. Partly fenced yard, new carpets, forced air heat, 4 appls. Walk to amens and bus. Must See! Call 250-334-3960.

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TOOLS

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca TREADMILL WITH incline Power Ryder. $400.00 for both. Murphy Bed 1 year old $1800 Computer cabinet $300. Call 250-334-4883

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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HOMES FOR RENT

GREAT LOCATION in Comox only $280,000. Attractive 3 bdrm, 2 bath home at 645 Torrence Rd, on large 7,405 Sq Ft Lot with private fenced back yard. Single car garage, RV or Boat parking. Wired workshop or office separate entrance. Close to schools and 19 Wing. Incl 6 appliances in VG condition. NO Agents. Call to view 250-339-1117.

QUALITY 55+ patio home at Village Green, Courtenay. 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. Immed. possession. $220,000. 250-338-8260

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MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. office with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses. Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654

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LOTS CAMPBELL RIVER- (Ocean Grove) potential ocean & mountain view lot at 323 Maryland Rd. Asking, $138,900. Call 250-830-0828.

TOWNHOUSES SEMI WATERFRONT stunning panoramic ocean islands & coast mountain views. 1525 Sq. Ft. 1.5 baths with 6’ Jacuzzi tub. Upgraded insulation, roof, drywall, thermal windows, plumbing electrical. Beautifully landscaped with fruit trees, herb & vegetable beds, greenhouse, garden shed, large blacktop driveway. 6 appl’s incld’d. Furnishings nego. $299,900. 5567 Island Hwy S, Union Bay. 250-335-1750.

HOUSES FOR SALE

COMOX: ONE level bright, modern & spacious, 2 bdrms, 8 years old, 2 full baths, dbl. garage, patio, gas f/p, close to beach/downtown. $269,000. 250-339-7263, 250-218-5263.

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COMPLETELY RENOVATED & landscaped 1350sq ft rancher within walking distance to Beaver Lodge trails. 3 bdrm/2 bth(incl. full ensuite). Single car garage. Lg fully fenced & private bk yrd. incl. mature trees, plants & pond. A few of the interior updates incl. new kitchen, bthrms, flooring (heated tile throughout kitchen, dining room, & large laundry rm. Hand scraped laminate through rest of house. New appliances, light fixtures, paint, etc. Asking $255,000.00. Call 250-204-3842 or email fernandesma@live.com

COURTENAY - 1st & Mitchell. Nice area. 1900 sqft, 2.5 bath, 8100sqft fenced yard, large deck, garage. Must See! $285,000. 250-334-8876 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

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ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 apples, balcony, rest. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail May 1 - $825/mth KYOTO FRIENDLY BUILDING – DOWNTOWN COURTENAY 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt. All appliances + washer & dryer. Heated floor, low utility bills. Avail. May 1 $1,000/mth COMOX DUPLEX 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, carport, landscaping incl., close to downtown, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $775/mth COURTENAY, SPACIOUS, centrally located 2 bdrm ($650) Townhome, 1835 Piercy Ave., coin laundry, new roof, N/P. Family oriented. Call (250)702-1096. 3 BDRM, 1.5 bath, 5 appl., 1100 sq ft, covered parking, storage Rm, great area, close to sportsplex and walking trails, N/S N/P, Ref req., $1000/mth, avail. June 1st, 778-420-2252.

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TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm & den, and 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed & Avail. Immed. rents from $900/mth. SUNRIDGE TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, elect. F/P, carport, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed - $1,000/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, storage, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. $150 move-in incentrive. Avail. Immed. $650/mth FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED condo at Trumpeter’s Landing, 1 bdrm & den, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $1100/mth furnished, $900/mth unfurnished CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 3 bdrm, 2 bath duplex, 5appls, newly renovated, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $899/mth DRESSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Immed. - $875/mth ARGO COURT 1 & 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt., F & S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl, N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. - $650/mth. Call Res Mgr. 334-8602 CLOSE TO COLLEGE two level townhouse, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, carport, N/S, small pet ok. Avail. Immed. - $850/mth TRUMPETER RIDGE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $900/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, updated unit, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $650/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, no pets. Avail. Immed. - $725/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 FIVE OAKS VILLA 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, newly renovated, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed - $800/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, storage, res. pkg, N/S, Cat ok. Avail. Immed. - $650/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $750/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN newer townhouse, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $900/mth PASSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $850/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water incl., balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $575/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $725/mth PUNTLEDGE TERRACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, woodstove, newly renovated, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $925/mth BRITTANIA PLACE in Crown Isle, 2 bdrm & den patio home, 2 bath, 7 appls, gas F/P, double garage, lovely deck overlooking golf course, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $1,300/mth

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 ﬂoor 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. No pets allowed.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

Call 250-334-9717

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay

RYAN COURT

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.

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required. Rent $625/month.

Call 250-338-7449

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

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ST. BRELADES

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

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

FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 & 3 bed condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC.

Call 250-338-7449

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

Rental references and security deposit required.

To View, Call 250-338-7533

CYPRESS ARMS 1255 9th Street, Courtenay 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.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

MOTORCYCLES

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

COMOX 2 bdrm suite. Quiet, near bus route. F/S, fireplace. NS/NP. $800/mo. includes utils. Call (250)339-2286.

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.

SHOP/WAREHOUSE space. Cousins Rd. 1200 sqft. 3 phase power. High ceilings. Office Area. I-2 Zoning. Available Now! 250-703-1644, 250-338-7476 evs. TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft suitable for warehouse/retail, offices, art or dance studio. High ceiling & bay door. Back yard space avail. Call 250-897-0950 (days) 250-703-0400 (eve)

WASHINGTON APARTMENTS

1027 RYAN ROAD COURTENAY, B.C Apartments For Rent $550-$575-$700/month

The Washington Apartments have been extensively upgraded and the management has, for the past two years, taken positive steps to transform the apartments into safe secure and comfortable living accommodations with very reasonable rates that include heat and hot water. Call before 4pm to view Washington Apartments!

Apartments•Condos•Suites 206-1130 WILLEMAR 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 2 appls. $675/mth AVAIL. MAR 15 210-205 1st LAKE TRAIL 2 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 Appls., $750/mth AVAIL. MAY 1

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204-1810 LAKE TRAIL 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 2 Appls., $675/mth AVAIL. MAY 1ST

APARTMENT/CONDO

Call Rob

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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. Also Two Bedroom. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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HOMES FOR RENT 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. Houses & Suites 3347 Royston Rd 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $975/mth Avail. Apr 1 1471 Krebs Cres. 3 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $1200/mth Avail. May 1

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.

CENTRAL COMOX, 1 bdrm, private ent, $700 mo incls all utils, N/S, shared lndry, May. 1. Call Gloria (250)339-6978.

7749 Tozer Rd 4 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls, $1300/mth Avail. May 1st 2319 Waveland Rd. 4 bed, 3 bath, N/S, 5 Appls., $1500/mth AVAIL MAY 1 3BDRM 2BATH main floor of level entry home, quiet area, quiet mature tenant only. N/S N/P, low maint yrd, near all amenities, avail May 1st. $1100/mth Ref. 250-334-8678 EAST COURTNEY- 4 bdrms+ den, 3 level duplex, 5 appls, N/P. $1325. 250-335-0350.

BOWSER. OCEANFRONT. 1100 sq.ft. 2-bdrm, Beach access. New appl’s, wood burning F/P, W/D hook-up, carport, shed. $1150. (250)751-1548.

2007 900 KAWASAKI Vulcan Classic LT Low mileage like new $6800.00 250-941-3697

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. Also One Bedroom. Call John @ 250-703-2264 or David @ 250-338-0267.

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 or David @ 250338-0267.

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.

EDGEWATER 355 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM top floor — river view. Fully renovated and very attractive suite. Excellent location just two blocks from downtown. Quiet, adult building. Well maintained. Security entry. Reasonable rent. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

BERKSHIRE MANOR 825 Harmston Ave. ONE BEDROOM very bright and spacious. Attractive layout — recently renovated. Security entry. Full sized appliances. In suite storage. Quiet adult building just three blocks from downtown. Call David @ 250-3380267.

TRUCKS & VANS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1974 GMC Vindow Van Rally STX 350 Eng. One owner stored inside garage, used for long haul family trips. Body & Engine in fair shape, newer Bridgestone tires. 104,000 miles $1600. 250-338-9954 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1996-22’ Kodiak 5th Wheel. Like new $8000 or nearest offer. 250-923-6496.

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2003 WIND STAR VAN. Automatic remote starter, Bruno lift. Comes with or without scooter. 147,400 km. Fully inspected. $6000 obo. (250)338-1961. 1997 31ft Embassy Motor Home Ford 460. Good condition no smoking, no pets, under 80,000 km. $17,000. 250-338-6837

APARTMENT/CONDO

IMMACULATE 2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4, 91,000 km, fully loaded - leather, tow package. 4-year extended warranty incl’d. $25,000. 250-335-3340

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. 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.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

98,000 KMS. Ford Explorer XLS. 4 Doors + Extras. $7100. Call 250-287-2009.

COURTENAY: 2 bdrm mobile home on Braidwood Road. Clean, NP/NS. Refs req. $700. Call (250)339-7566.

APARTMENT/CONDO

9FT CAMPER in nice shape. Asking $1400. 250-287-2969

2003 GOLDKEY HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY. Black and silver. 14,000km. $85,000 in receipts. $25,000. 250-9233431 or 250-202-1340

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COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm & den, 1 bath, F & S, carport, partially fenced, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed.$1,100/mth FAMILY HOME! North East Ctny 5 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 7 appls, gas F/P, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, pet neg. w/ref., landscaping incl. Avail. Immed. - $1,800/mth RURAL ACREAGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, 4 appls, woodstove, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. May 1 - $975/mth VALLEY VIEW 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, 6 appls, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail June 1 $1,600/mth UNION BAY COTTAGE Bachelor style, 1 bath, fridge & hot plate, hydro incl., N/S, No pets. Avail May 1 $450/mth COMOX FAMILY HOME - 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, garage, fenced yard, Avail May 16.- Rent incentive til July 31 is $1,040 rent as of Aug., 1 - $1,100/mth

2002 HARLEY Davidson Road Glide, 95ci, loaded, many extras, set up for touring custom paint, must be seen, $11,900 OBO. 250-871-3126.

www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472

MARINE

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS

ARBOUR GLEN

Well maintained 2 bdrm upper level suite; 4 appl. & is ideally located in walking distance to schools, shopping & amenities; N/S & N/P; $750/mo; avail. May 1

KENDAL AVE. SUITE

Beautiful suite in new Cumberland subdivision features 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl., beautiful kitchen cabinetry ; like new; ideal for single person or couple; $650/mo;N/S; N/P; avail. Apr. 1

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

No car? No prob! 1 & 2 bdrm condos ideally located within walking distance to amenities & Airpark, & on bus route for longer distances. 2 appl w/on-site laundry. Storage available. Pet may be considered w/deposit. N/S. Rent from $600/month. Immediate & Apr 1 possession

CHERRYWOOD MANOR

CARS 1999 HONDA Accord EX, automatic, fully loaded, leather interior, heated front seats, 6 disc CD player, sunroof, 4 new tires, in good condition, $4800. Call (250)923-7412.

1998 COLUMBIA RIVER 8.10 camper. Short or long box. 1 pce rubber roof, 3 pce bathroom, oven, range, 2 way fridge. New jacks, n/s, n/p. $8500. 250-752-4804

MARINE ACCESSORIES

2012 NISSAN motor 9.8 electric start, long shaft with prop guard. Brand new never used. Paid $3100, offers obo. (250)339-0692

BOATS

2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. Special Edition. 11,000km. Fully loaded. Immaculate. Never driven in rain. $17,000. 250-923-3431 or 250-2021340

Spacious, beautifully renovated, 1 & 2 bdrm, 1 bath apts located in secured entrance building, near schools & on bus routes. Master bdrms incl. walk-in closets. Incl. large deck & windows. 2 appl w/on-site laundry. N/P. N/S. Immed. possession. Rents from $625/month. FREE heat & hot water!!

2006 20’ Adventure Motor Home. Excellent condition, extras, 80,000k. $30,000 Please call 250-338-8206

1969, 32 ft Monk Cruiser. Engine rebuilt and new canvass in 2010. Valued in 2011 survey at $33400. Priced to sell at $16,900. (250)898-4886

2007 23’ WILDWOOD LE travel trailer. Northwest package, like new, sleeps 6, lots of storage. $15,000. obo. Call (250)339-9825, (250)702-6883

1994 39’ CARVER- excellent condition, over $10K in upgrades & maintenance, twin 350’s with electronic igniation. Priced to sell at $83,750. Jim, 250-468-9374.

CUMBERLAND RD. SUITE

Newly updated 2 bdrm, 1 bath suite located near downtown core is in excellent proximity to parks, schools & shopping, & located on bus route. Suite incl. 4 appl & exclusive use of main driveway & carport. $750/month, plus utilities. N/S. Small pet MAY BE considered w/deposit.

ULVERSTON MANOR

Renovated, bright, 1 & 2 bdrm apts in secured entrance building is ideally located near Cumberland Hospital & charming downtown Cumberland core. Incl. 2 appl, pantry/ storage, patio, & on site coin-op laundry. N/P. N/S. For immediate possession. Rents from $600/month.

JOSHUA ESTATES

2 bdrm, 2nd level condo located on desirable, quiet culde-sac, 5 appl., storage & patio area; ideally located near schools, College & Aquatic Centre N/S; N/P; $800/mo. avail. April 1

TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES 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 $750/month. Immed possession.

HOMES FOR RENT

KENDAL AVE, CUMBERLAND

In the quaint Village of Cumberland, Coal Hill Estates, enjoy 9 ft ceilings, open concept living space, natural gas f/p, beautiful finishing throughout, & front & rear decks. Home features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 3 appl kitchen w/pantry, washer/dryer, & laminate & carpet flooring mix. $1300/month. Avail Apr 1

2002 MERCEDES Benz C230. Very low kms. New tires, silver/black interior. Excellent condition. Parked in winter. Manual, 6 speed. Leather seats. $7900. 250-287-2645 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

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Coach houses/garden suites manufactured in the Comox Valley Small Modern Living earned two awards at the Canadian Home Builders Association 2012 CARE Awards in Victoria this year for their pre-fabricated Studio 37 Garden Suite. They won one award for Best Accessory Building, and another for Excellence in Creating Housing Affordability. The exciting news for the Comox Valley is a shift of the company’s manufacturing base to Island Timber Frame’s facility in Cumberland. “We toured Island Timber Frame’s shop last year and were impressed by how clean, organized and professional the operation was,” said SML principal Roger Lam. “The precision in their work was obvious and their knowledge of prefabricated construction has helped us streamline our manufacturing and delivery methods.” Small Modern Living designs and builds coach houses — otherwise known as garden suites — and laneway homes. Both are small footprint, space and energy efficient buildings that are entirely manufactured in a factory, and shipped whole to a backyard or property for a quick and non-intrusive installation. Credit for design of these units goes to well-known Victoria architectural designer Daniel Boot of Studio DB3 who is one of three partners in the company. “Many of my projects are on the lavish scale,

SMALL MODERN LIVING designs and builds coach houses. PHOTO SUBMITTED and as rewarding as it is to create these beautiful homes, I wanted to design something that would present an environmental and economic solution for anyone,” said Boot. The concept of small space living is not new, but it is becoming more mainstream with legislation being passed by municipalities all over Canada to allow for accessory or residential units as a secondary building on standard urban lots. The motivation for municipalities to allow such units is their need to plan for urban growth with creative solutions based on increased density rather than sprawl. More than 75 per cent of all residential lots in B.C. will allow a secondary residence or accessory unit based on these initiatives. In Comox, this topic has become central as the municipality is pre-

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senting the idea to the community for feedback. Laneway homes and garden suites allow for increased population density in neighbourhoods without changing infrastructure or the nature of the community. They also offer a solution to increasing costs of living by allowing homeowners the opportunity to increase property value while creating a source of rental revenue with a rental suite. Other uses for the units include office and studio space, recreational properties, guest accommodations, in-law or caretaker suites, or as a temporary accommodation while building a larger home. Island Timber Frame is well known

for its pre-fabricated approach to heavy timber construction and can be credited for many of the prominent timber structures around the Valley and countless residential projects. It has also built a reputation in Canada and around the world as its structures have been shipped as far as the East Coast and overseas to Indonesia, Japan and England. Many of the ITF crew members have come from Switzerland where they worked in shops that manufactured panelized and pre-fabricated buildings to high standards of energy efficiency. ITF principals Paul Schaffhauser and Stefan Pletscher have been thinking about manufacturing these

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bedroom, 400 square foot and two bedroom 500 sq. ft. models. SML has plans available for modular use of the Studio 37 units, two floor options and can cus-

tom-design a unit as needed. For more information visit www.smallmodernliving.ca or contact Carl Tessmann at 250-898-1088.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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Ground this poor idea Dismissing Chuck Fast’s argument against paying members of the Comox Valley Airport Commission would be easy. And utterly wrong. Fast was the chief executive officer of the Comox Valley airport who was essentially fired from the job while he was on vacation. Some people might be tempted to attribute his opposition to pay for board members as sour grapes — except his points make perfect sense. As Fast wrote in a letter to the editor (Record, April 9), current CEO Fred Bigelow recently announced parking fees at the airport would rise by an average of 17 per cent. The change, Bigelow said, is to offset rising operational costs due to inflation, building maintenance and increased passenger numbers. If there is concern about the bottom line, this is not the time to pay board members, who currently volunteer. The board, led by chair Linda Oprica, commissioned a study (how much did that cost?) to research possible pay for board members. The study compared our airport to 10 other Canadian airports of similar size. It concluded there is “no regulatory impediment” to pay for CVAC board members. As Fast noted, though, other airports do not have an air force base to handle the airfield. The CVAC operates only the terminal, greatly lessening the board’s responsibilities compared to boards at other airports. As such, comparing the CVAC board to counterparts at similar-sized airports is like the difference between flying a prop aircraft and a jet. Fast, who should know, estimates “three to four meetings a year is all that is required to provide the necessary due diligence and strategic vision.” Comox and Cumberland councils rightly rejected the idea of pay for CVAC board members when it was presented to them last week. They saw it for the unnecessary and wasteful idea it is. Regardless of the study’s findings, this is an idea that should not get off the ground. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Record Question of the Week This week: Fourteen per cent of respondents so far say they think members of the Comox Valley Airport Commission board should be paid. Should they remain volunteers? Or not? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Considering some bad press in recent years, a B rating for St. Joseph’s General Hospital in a CBC rating system is a show of confidence.

They fought the good fight, but the Comox Valley Glacier Kings finished last in the four-team Cyclone Taylor Cup that they hosted during the weekend.

Onus on us to be careful Dear editor, It’s 4:30 p.m. on April 9. It’s been less than one hour since I was just a couple of cars away from being involved in a car accident at Ryan and Lerwick. Instead, I got to see one up close and personal. I’ve had time to pick up my son from Mark R. Isfeld school, make it home, then hug my family. Now that I’ve stopped shaking and have a bit more control over my thoughts, I think it’s time to get to work on putting something down on paper. First, I hope that the unfortunate people involved in that accident are OK. I know that it will take me awhile to get the sound and images out of my head but I have no doubt that those more directly involved than I was will have to deal with much more than just that. I keep thinking about all the kids walking home from school who could have been right there on that curb when the pickup spun out of control over it. This will be yet another news story tomorrow morning on the radio and will make it into the local papers later in the week. Just like the accident I drove past between the pickup truck and the motorcycle a couple of weeks ago at the same intersection. Unfortunately, those signs as you approach the intersection that warn of the high collision rate here don’t seem to stop accidents from happening, like I am assuming they are supposed to. Or are they there to protect the City from any liability issues when the accidents that city planners know are going to happen do happen? They’ve warned us that there are problems here, so now the onus is on us to just be more careful. Well, while I agree that attention has to be paid not only here but at any intersection in town, I don’t think it’s acceptable

for a problem intersection to be identified and then just left to its own devices. If there is a high-collision intersection, it is high because of issues either with traffic light timings, lines of vision, or traffic volume. So is there no one of the educated, trained, and well-paid City staff capable of not just warning about the danger here

“Well, while I ❝ agree that attention

has to be paid not only here but at any intersection in town, I don’t think it’s acceptable for a problem intersection to be identified and then just left to its own devices.

❞Irene Dworschak

but actually fixing it? While I don’t have a degree in city planning or traffic calming, I do like to think that I’m practical and capable of good judgment. Here are a couple of suggestions that you might want to consider: 1. Have traffic cameras installed at this intersection, just like the ones at the 17th Street Bridge. Although I am careful about stopping when a light turns yellow or red at any intersection anyway, this one always makes me very conscious of doing so.

If people are worried about getting a ticket if they run a yellow or red, then you will find many fewer will be doing it. Another advantage is, if and when all of these accidents take place, at least there will be video footage of exactly what happened. 2. Don’t allow any turning unless there is a specific lefthand turn signal. After the turn signal is done, only let traffic go straight. The turn lanes are placed so that you can’t see something coming until it’s too late. I’ve seen chances being taken because you think there’s a bigger gap in the traffic than there really is. 3. Consider installing metal guard rails (you know the kind, they look like metal pipes) along the edge of the sidewalk so that, when all these accidents are happening, at least pedestrians will have some sort of protection from all of this speeding metal. I guess that’s all I can say for now, until the next accident I come across. And you just know there will be more, especially with the new hospital being built nearby, leading to more pedestrians and more vehicle traffic. The time to fix this mess is right now before it gets worse. In the meantime, I’ll be taking alternate routes through more residential areas to try and decrease the odds of being killed on my way home from work. Irene Dworschak, Comox

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tures for airports and transportation organizations of a similar size and business model to CVAC. I invite anyone who might have an interest in this issue to view the report on our website at www.comoxairport.com under about us/publications. Upon reviewing the findings of this report, our board members voted to seek the input and advice of our nominating entities on the subject of compensation. This process is now underway and I understand the Town of Comox and the Village of Cumberland discussed this item earlier this week. This issue is by no means decided. The appropriate mechanism for discussion is taking place and the matter will be put to a vote once we receive input and advice from our nominating entities and have a fulsome debate within our board. Linda Oprica, Editor’s note: Linda Oprica is the chair of the Comox Valley Airport Commission.

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Dear editor, A big bouquet to the BC Conservative Party and its recently announced Comox Valley candidate Dianne Hoffmann. Ms. Hoffman has a truly impressive background and this, coupled with the accountability centred BC Conservative Party policy platform, provides us with

a party and a candidate we can trust to represent our best interests in Victoria. It’s wonderful to see that we beleaguered taxpayers in the Valley are finally offered a realistic alternative to the costly ineptitude of the Liberals and the tax and spend socialism of the Ian MacDonald, NDP. Comox

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Airport debate ongoing Dear editor, The Comox Valley Airport Commission’s Board of Directors (CVAC) is reviewing its recruitment and retention practices, including the issue of compensation, as part of its succession planning for the future. Given that we have five board members with a term expiring within the next two years, we feel now is an appropriate time to consider these issues and whether or not the compensation of board members should play a part in CVAC’s future. Our board members are aware that compensation is a subject with controversy attached to it in this community. It is our responsibility as a board to plan for the future of our airport. Given that the majority of airports across this country do compensate their board members, it is only fair that we examine whether we should consider doing the same. To help make an informed decision about whether or not to consider compensation of its members, the board commissioned the research firm of Sierra Systems to conduct a review of board struc-

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Dear editor, As concerned parents of students in School District 71 (SD71), we are discouraged by the process undertaken regarding the motion passed by the school board April 8 to schedule professional learning community meetings on alternate Wednesday afternoons during school hours. This decision has the potential to account for up to 22 hours per student of lost instructional time in SD71. We understand and agree that professional learning communities (PLCs) may offer value to the quality of education and remove the silos in which teachers often feel they are working in. However, setting aside time away from instructional time for this is unacceptable and ineffective. The development of PLCs should be conducted not within a silo as an event every other Wednesday, but ongoing within the structure already set in place in which teaching staff have the opportunity to collaborate and interact, thus the term community (or community of practice). Literature suggests that creating a culture of collaboration does not occur as an event, but is an ongoing shared process within the realm of the environment in which teachers are working in. Additionally, information related to the goals and objectives, processes, measures, accountabilities related to this proposed activity and the potential impact it may have on the achievement contract have not been presented to parents of SD71. We strongly disagree with limited valuable educational time being forfeited for this activity. We are disappointed that due process has not been undertaken and in our view parents have not given informed consent for this activity. Parents have not been fully consulted (as per Bill 36, item 87.01, subsection 7) or allowed to discuss the ramifications of

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this decision. The notification was sent out just before the spring break and provided little to no information about the proposed significant changes to this year’s calendar, including the

matter but no clarification was offered as to how many of these were for or against this proposal. Despite these egregious examples of lack of due process, the motion to schedule these sessions

Literature suggests that creating a ❝ culture of collaboration does not occur as

an event, but is an ongoing shared process within the realm of the environment in which teachers are working in.

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rationale for the reduced instructional time. During the 20-minute board meeting on April 8 parents attending were not permitted to ask questions or provide comments before or after the vote was taken by the board. It was declared that some 600 e-mails had been received from parents (a very small representation of the close to 8,400 students) on the

during school hours was passed unanimously. The need for additional daycare for families every other Wednesday afternoon is one immediate problem caused by this scheduling. This is in addition to the existing school disruptions for professional development days and already existing early dismissal days. We also have concerns

that the already-limited hours for direct education for our children is being reduced, thus negatively impacting the achievement contract set out by SD71. We support and encourage the administration and staff’s desire to improve how education is delivered in the Comox Valley and feel that this good work should be done within the realm of the work-day and outside instructional time. We are asking Education Minister Don McRae to advise us of the process the school district must follow to make a change to the SD71 school calendar as per Bill 36 item 87.02, subsection 1. Please do not allow the current calendar for the 2013/14 academic year to go through without any further consultation. Dr. Jason Wale, Dr. Margaret Manville, Maureen Clarke, Dean Nilsen, E.R. Clarke, Comox Valley

Rec corridors vanishing Dear editor, In regards to “going elsewhere in the Valley” to enjoy the outdoors, and suggesting it’s “a big valley” is largely misleading. From Campbell River to Victoria to the west of the Inland Island Highway is mostly private land and posted No Trespassing. Our outdoor recreation corridors, which were prolific in the past, have been greatly diminished and our opportunity to hunt, fish, hike, camp, canoe, and yes, even swim in any lakes or rivers in the Comox Valley has quickly disappeared

because of posted private lands. You are no longer able to travel into the mountains you see every day because it is all private land and posted No Trespassing. It’s unfortunate but the outdoor recreationist is no longer assured of being able to access their destination of choice in the Comox Valley unless they stay on this side of the Inland Island Highway, and even at that, as with Stotan Falls, there are no guarantees that there is an “elsewhere in Rob Worrall, the valley” to go to. Campbell River/Courtenay

Preserve, don’t subdivide Dear editor, I am not sure if developers coming into this Valley are coming in a state of ignorance or arrogance. Have they not read the Official Community Plans? Do they not realize that people here in the Comox Valley actively participate in these plans; go to meetings, answer surveys, take an active interest in how their community develops? Yet they waltz in here and demand that they be the exception to the rule and when they don’t get their way they pull

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out the bully boy tactics. Kudos to the regional district for fighting to protect the Official Community Plan that so many people worked on. Maybe the developers are incapable of understanding the passions of the people of the Comox Valley, but here we want to preserve our natural heritage, not subdivide it. Laurel Hodgins, Comox Valley Editor’s note: The Comox Valley Regional District is following directives of the Regional Growth Strategy.

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