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Courtenay snowboarder Spencer O’Brien tuned up for the Winter Olympics with a bronze medal at the Winter X Games. page A11

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COMOX VALLEY MOM Bonnie Harris holds her twins Hailey and Hannah, who were born premature at 20 weeks. Hailey used Jeneece Place in Victoria, which is celebrating its second anniversary, while Hannah spent a significant amount of time at Victoria General Hospital.

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While celebrations were taking place in Victoria for the second anniversary of Jeneece Place, Comox Valley mom Bonnie Harris was celebrating another day with her twin daughters. Harris, who frequented the home-away-from-home near Victoria General Hospital, said she now takes every day as it comes with a goal of having

her daughter’s tracheostomy removed. “(Prior to the twins’ birth) I had never been to the Victoria hospital,” said Harris. “It was really nice at Jeneece Place; it’s a big house where you create connections and get to know other families going through similar things as you. They are so warm and welcoming.” Twenty weeks into her pregnancy, Harris learned she was having twin girls, and one was significantly smaller than the

other. “The egg didn’t split in half; the hospital gave me three options — to keep both and continue with ultrasounds, to terminate the smaller baby, or just to go home. I delivered at 29 weeks,” she explained. Both very premature, Hannah was born at 1.7 pounds and Hailey at 2.14 pounds. Hailey spent the first two-and-a-half weeks of her life in hospital, while Hannah “was really, real... see FACILITY ■ A3

Mohrs got the idea from her sister-in-law, who suggested Mohrs start a toy library here when she was visiting from Port Hedland, Australia. Toy libraries are popular in Australia, and Mohrs says they are in other parts of Canada, Renee Andor too, such as Ontario and Quebec. Record Staff When Mohrs started talking Imagine bringing home differ- to other Comox Valley parents ent toys for your children every about the idea, it quickly gained couple of weeks, without the traction. She now has a commitexpense or cluttered home that tee set up and is in the process of comes with buying and collecting incorporating Comox Valley Toy Library as a non-profit society. them. The Lewis Centre has offered Courtenay mom Rebecca Mohrs says the new Comox Val- to donate space for the toy library ley Toy Library will make it easy and parent volunteers are busy for Comox Valley parents to do gathering toy donations. Although just that. Mohrs says “The beauty some donaYour house won’t get of this is you have can just go to as cluttered, you won’t have tions the toy library to buy those toys, unless you already come in, the library and pick up a needs many few toys that want to — you can use it more toys in you want,” as a try-before-you-buy prosays Mohrs. gram, too — or you can also its collection before it can “Your house open. Anyone won’t get as just enjoy the toys until the with clean, cluttered, you children get bored of them, safe and sturwon’t have to and bring them back and dy new or genbuy those toys, tly-used toys is unless you get some different ones, so want to — you you can keep it fresh in your urged to stop by the outdoor can use it as a house. Rebecca Mohrs pool office of try-before-youthe Lewis Cenbuy program, too — or you can also just enjoy tre between 2 and 4 p.m. this Satthe toys until the children get urday or Sunday for a toy drive. Because toys will be cleaned bored of them, and bring them back and get some different ones, by volunteers each time they are so you can keep it fresh in your returned to the library, donations should be easy to wipe clean or house.” The toy library is also designed wash. For example, the toy library to reduce waste by keeping toys is looking for baby toys, exerout of the landfill when children saucers, play kitchens, building ... see GREAT ■ A3 grow bored of them.

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Organizers scotch Comox Valley Highland Games by the news. “For many years, large numbers of pipers, drummers and pipe bands travelled to the Island to compete at and enjoy the Comox Valley Highland Games, and the BCPA supported and promoted the Highland Games,” president Rob MacNeil said by e-mail.

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Although the Comox Valley Highland Games have ceased, organizers hope to hold a scaled-down event this year. During the Victoria Day weekend at Lewis Park, the 18-year event featured Highland dancing, caber and hammer tossing, and piping and drumming bands from Western Canada and parts of the U.S. The Westie Walk was another popular attraction, especially with dog lovers. In a news release, the executive says it is “facing more and more adversity each year,” unable in the future to “fully present our games as we have in the past.” The Comox Valley Highland Games Society had supported the event through fundraising, sponsorships, advertisers, vendors and the paying public. It extends a big thanks to loyal volunteers who came out rain or shine. “I think it was getting harder and harder for the organizers,” said George Macfarlane, former president of the Comox Valley Celtic Club. “It was quite a big production.

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I think it was an asset.” Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula enjoyed the several years he spent working at the Knights of Columbus food booth during the Games. “It’s very disap-

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blocks, ride-ons, puzzles, jolly jumpers, trucks, musical toys, and playhouses, but it is not looking for stuffed animals. The library will offer toys for young children, (birth to five years old). Mohrs hopes to have the library up and running within the next couple of months, possibly by the end of February. Members will be charged a fee, which will go to cover the expenses of the library. The committee has not yet decided how much the fee will be but Mohrs says it will be as low as possible to ensure everyone in the community can join.

Mohrs adds the toy library will not only be open to parents; other people with children in their lives, like grandparents, may also be interested in becoming members. “It’s actually a great idea for grandparents, too, because when you have grandchildren coming from out of town ... then they can come in and borrow toys, too, so that their grandkids have something to play with when they’re over,” she says. For more information, join the Facebook group at www.facebook. com/groups/cvtoylibrary or e-mail cvtoylibrary@ gmail.com writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

COURTENAY MOM REBECCA Mohrs, (seen here with daughter Ellianna), hopes to have the Comox Valley Toy Library up and running this spring. It will be the first public toy library in the Comox Valley. PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR

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WINTERBITES FESTIVAL FUN Simms Millennium Park was a happening place this weekend as part of the first WinterBites Festival. Horse-drawn were only 13.JanineKevinBannerAd 10/17/13 rides 2:00 PM Page 1 part of the attraction. Other amenities included skating on an outdoor rink, sheep for petting, music by Bruce and Judy Wing and food. PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN

ly sick,” noted Harris. “Both her heart and bowels weren’t growing.” Hannah was in the hospital for 507 days and had five surgeries and 14 blood transfusions. Following time at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, Harris asked to be transferred to a hospital close to home, and found herself at Victoria General, spending time — their longest was two-and-a-half months — at Jeneece Place. The house costs about $325,000 a year to operate, and opened its doors Jan. 20, 2012 by then-18-yearold founder Jeneece Edroff. Since opening its doors, the house has hosted more than

750 families, with 96 per cent of them coming from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Forty-three Comox Valley families have used the facility. As a way to keep others updated on the twins’ progress as well as provide an outlet for writing, Harris keeps a blog documenting her journey raising the girls. She is looking at expanding to video posts, counting close to 88,000 page views since starting. To view Harris’ blog, visit http://b-hannahailey. blogspot.ca, and for more information on Jeneece Place, visit http://childrenshealthvi.org/how-we-help/ jeneece-place.

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Despite an increase in ambulance calls in the town, the director of operations for BC Ambulance said the inclusion of the Comox ambulance annex has improved response times. Located below Comox council chambers, the annex hosts an ambulance during daytime, weekday hours and was “a very strategic move for both sides to come together and provide the annex,” explained Bob Gallaher. He said because of an increase in population, call volume has increased about 20 per cent, from 713 out-of-hospital events in 2004/2005 to 1,177 in 2012/2013. Gallaher attributes the annex with providing a one-minute improvement in response times. He said he is looking at ways to improve the utilization of the annex. ••• Council received their first look at the draft 2014 to 2018 capital plan Wednesday at their committee of the whole meeting, highlighting some of the major new projects coming forward. One of the largest projects on the list includes marina improvements ($50,000 in 2014, $30,000 in 2015 and $30,000 in 2018) that were recommended by the marina survey report. Other projects include a new greenway from Nootka to Somenos via Salish Park in 2015; resurfacing Birch Avenue; Wallace Avenue widening and sidewalk to facilitate subdivision at 335 Anderton and Torrence Road resurfacing and sidewalk in conjunction with construction at the public works yard this year. Coun. Tom Grant suggested council examine removing $50,000 from the community works funds for the water meter program and put the funds toward the marina enhancement project. Mayor Paul Ives said the issue will probably be something council will have to bring to the table, and could be considered in the context of the capital plan. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

FLOATING IN FOG Some water fowl and a small boat keep each other company. Lingering fog in the distance is a common sight these days in the Comox Valley region. PHOTO BY TANJA KERR

3L Developments is hosting a Wednesday open house that affords the public an opportunity to comment about the property the company owns in and around Stotan Falls. The Nanaimo-based developer had proposed to create a riverfront community near the popular swimming hole, with homes and trails at the confluence of the Puntledge and Browns rivers. But the regional district board rejected an offer to purchase the property, saying the proposal is not in synch with the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS), a document that guides growth and development in the Valley. Last spring, 3L temporarily

Rural OCP reviewed The Comox Valley Regional District is reviewing and updating the rural Official Community Plan, which applies to lands outside the boundaries of Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland. The first set of community consultations were held this month. Along with the Regional Growth

Strategy and the rural zoning bylaw, the OCP guides development of rural lands in the district. When drafted, it will be shared online and through a series of public open houses expected to be held in the spring. The community’s views on the draft bylaw will assist with further refinements or corrections to

Online survey about CVEDS The regional district, in conjunction with a consultant, is seeking input from the business community as it conducts a mandatory review of the Comox Valley Economic Development Society (CVEDS). An online survey includes such questions as: • Has the new visitor centre had an impact on your business? • Have CVEDS representatives visited your business, and what impact did it have? • Has your business utilized resources provided by CVEDS? • What are some ways you feel CVEDS could help your business, or help the business environment in the Comox Valley? CVEDS is the contractor for the delivery of economic development services in the Valley. Its mission is to help businesses grow while working with potential investors and entrepreneurs. CVEDS receives approximately $1 million in annual funding from the regional dis-

trict. Find the survey at fluidsurveys.com/s/ ComoxValleyCVEDS. — Comox Valley Regional District

the bylaw. After second reading, there will be a further community meeting and public hearing to garner views on the content of the bylaw, prior to adoption. The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for June. The document is expected to be adopted by October. Those with a specific area of concern that would be topical for a community meeting are asked to send an e-mail to amacdonald@ comoxvalleyrd.ca. Up-to-date information and opportunities for input will also be available at www. comoxvalleyrd.ca. — Comox Valley Regional District

blocked traffic flow on Comox Logging Road by closing two sets of gates on Duncan Bay Main. The company has since reopened the gates and submitted a rezoning application to sell 10-acre parcels on the property. There is no longer a parkland dedication aspect, which was part of the original offer. “It’s a $720-million project that’s going to be gone,” said company spokesman Kabel Atwall, who considers the RGS to be a convoluted document. “It’s difficult to do business here,” he said. “We’ve got to do something with it (land). I think we’ve been more than patient.” The open house runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Elks Hall at 231 Sixth St. in Courtenay.

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OPEN HOUSE 3L Developments will be hosting a OPEN HOUSE regarding its Rezoning Application for its lands located along the Duncan Bay Main and the Puntledge and Browns Rivers. The OPEN HOUSE will be held at the Elk’s Hall, 231 6th Street, Courtenay, BC from 7 pm to 9 pm on January 29, 2014.

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COMOX VALLEY RESIDENT Allen Edgar, 81, (below) owned this 1928 Ford Cabriolet when he was 15 years old. PHOTO COURTESY COURTENAY AND DISTRICT MUSEUM

That’s my car in the calendar Renee Andor Record Staff

Comox Valley resident Allen Edgar was surprised to see a car he owned about 65 years ago when he was flipping through the Record’s 2014 Comox Valley Heritage Calendar. “I looked in there and I saw that on the July calendar was my car, the old car that I used to have many years ago,” says the 81-year-old, pointing out the 1928 Ford Cabriolet was the very first vehicle he bought. “I got it from the guy that I worked for … in Courtenay Garage, and he sold it to me cheap, and I’m glad he did because … the engine was good and that’s about all there was good on it anymore. It had a lot of miles on it, but I was only 15 years old so I thought it was alright.” The photo in the Record’s Heritage Calendar predates Edgar’s ownership as it was taken in 1930 and Edgar didn’t buy the car until the late 1940s, much later in the vehicle’s life. The car was a dark green convertible — the car’s name cabriolet means convertible in French — and Edgar

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to a career as a vehicle technician with the Air Force. He never gave the Cabriolet much thought until he saw it in the calendar photo sitting parked on Cliffe Avenue in 1930. “I wonder if that’s the old man that owned it right there in the doorway coming out of the furniture store,” Edgar says as he points at the photo. “It looks like it was him that owned it.” To view the 2014 Comox Valley Heritage Calendar, visit www. comoxvalleyrecord. com and click on eEditions. For a free copy of the calendar, visit the Record at 765 McPhee Ave. in Courtenay.

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ment Centre (open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The CVWMC, also known as the Pidgeon Lake landfill, is at 2400 Pidgeon Lake Rd. in Cumberland. For more information, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/EN/main/ community/environmental/recycling.html. Other recycling options include four Comox Valley ReturnIt centres. They are run by Encorp Pacific (Canada), a “federally incorporated, not-for-profit, product stewardship corporation with beverage container management as our core business.” The main location is at 493 Puntledge Rd. in Courtenay. There are bottle depots at 678

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Lauded by the New York Times as “clarion-voiced and vibrant,” celebrated tenor Benjamin Butterfield comes to the Comox Valley for the fourth Mattina Musica concert on Feb. 3. Italian for Morning Music, Mattina Musica is a fiveconcert series of classical music taking place on select Monday mornings. Co-presented by the Sid Williams Theatre Society and pianist Sarah Hagen, each event begins with a pre-concert reception in the Sid lobby. Butterfield and Hagen have prepared a program of French love songs, Beethoven’s song cycle, An die ferne Geliebte (To the Distant Beloved) and a thought-provoking set by American songwriter Randy Newman. Regarded by the Washington Post as a tenor who sings “…with taste, authority and agility…” and having “… a creamily sweet timbre…” (Opera News), Butterfield is equally at home in the opera and concert repertoire. He has performed with companies from New York to San Francisco, Toronto to Vancouver; London, Paris and Rome to Israel and Taiwan. Engagements in opera have encompassed roles in Eugene Onegin, Die Fledermaus, The Rake’s Progress, Cunning Little Vixen, Don Giovanni, Die Zauberflote and Tamerlano with the Canadian Opera Company, L’Opera Nationale de Montpellier, Arizona Opera, L’Opera de Montreal, Vancouver Opera, Edmonton Opera, Glimmerglass Opera Festival and Canterbury Opera in New Zealand. In a diverse career with over 30 recordings to his credit, particular highlights have included performances at the San Carlo in Naples and at Epidaurus, Greece in Stravinsky’s Persephone with actress Isabella Rossellini, performances at the BBC Proms and at Carnegie Hall, debuting at New York City Opera as Tamino in The Magic Flute as well as

touring with that company to Spain. Butterfield teaches voice for the School of Music at the University of Victoria in British Columbia and he also teaches and performs at summer vocal training programs, including Opera Nuova (Edmonton), Opera on the Avalon (St. John’s), the Amalfi Coast Music Festival (Italy) and VISI (Vancouver). From the Comox Valley, Hagen has been heard in concert halls and on the airwaves to critical acclaim throughout North America and Europe. As well as hosting Butterfield eight recital and Hagen series in have prepared B.C., Hagen enjoys a a program busy and of French varied conlove songs, cert schedule as both Beethoven’s a soloist song cycle, and collaboAn die ferne rator. Geliebte (To As First Prize Winthe Distant ner in Beloved) and the 2013 a thoughtBradshaw & Buono provoking set Internaby American tional songwriter Piano Competition, Randy she was Newman. awarded the opportunity to perform solo at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in May 2013. Highlights of Hagen’s coming season include Vetta Chamber Music recitals with violinist Joan Blackman and cellist Ariel Barnes, a Pro’ject Sound performance in Saint John featuring New Brunswick photographers and the recent launch of her second album, Devoted: Music of Robert & Clara Schumann. Individual Mattina Musica tickets are available at the Sid Williams Theatre. Coffee and tea is served at 9:45 a.m. and music begins at 10:30. For more information on the Mattina Musica series and other coming performances, visit www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or call 250-338-2430. — Sarah Hagen

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This Friday, the Anderson Jazz Syndicate will make their first appearance of 2014 at Zocalo Café in Courtenay. Featuring Doug Anderson on guitar, John Hyde on bass and Aaron Amar on drums, this jazz trio will bring their swinging style to standards and original tunes, creating a great jazz club vibe. Watch for coming performances of Anderson Jazz at Zocalo Café on the last Friday of each month. An evening of fine jazz and food starts at 7 p.m. — Anderson Jazz Syndicate

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ERIN PETERSON, A student of Illuminate Photo Education, took this photo at last year’s Junkyard Dogs class, where participants learned and explored their creative vision at a car junkyard.

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O’Brien captures bronze medal at Winter X Games

four-time Winter X Games medalist and 2012 World Snowboarding Champion. In 2013 Spencer won gold Courtenay snowboarder Spencer O’Brien tuned up at the FIS World Champifor the Winter Olympics by onships, helping her qualify winning the bronze medal for the Olympics. Despite her best efforts, in slopestyle at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo- Brenneman is not a member of the 24-person Canarado on Jan. 25. Carle Brenneman of dian team heading to Comox made the finals and Sochi. Canada Snowboard placed fifth in the snow- announced the final 19 selections to the boarder X event on team on Jan. 21. Jan. 24 with a time Canada Snowof 0:54.199. Winboard earned the ner Lindsey Jacomaximum of 24 bellis took gold in quota spots for the 0:52.503. Olympics and each Brenneman fell discipline received behind early in the six. This means a race and had to full team will be play catch-up the O’BRIEN rest of the way, a tough task heading to Sochi aiming for against an Olympic medal medal success. The Sochi 2014 Olymcontender field. Brenneman placed ninth pic Winter Games will take in the same event at the place from Feb. 7-23. Meanwhile, 2012 X Games. Sochi-bound CanaIn the women’s dian skiers and slopestyle final, snowboarders have Silje Norendal one more reason to of Norway won reach for Olympic the gold medal and Paralympic with 96.00, Jamie podiums thanks to Anderson of the a $100,000 endowU.S. was second at ment by the Cana95.66 while Sochi- BRENNEMAN bound O’Brien nailed two dian Ski Council (CSC). As part of its Making 540 and two 720 jumps in her second run for her Winter Winners program, best score at 94.00. It was the CSC will be awarda fourth career medal ing $100,000 in funding to for O’Brien, the reigning Canadian snow sports athworld champion, in nine X letes who medal at the 2014 Games appearances. She is Olympic and Paralympic expected to be among the Winter Games. The funds will be divided favourites in Russia when slopestyle makes its Olym- among athletes who win gold, silver or bronze medpics debut. Considered one of the als in sports designated as world’s most progressive Canadian Snowsports Assoslopestyle snowboarders, ciation (CSA) disciplines. O’Brien has competed pri- These sports include alpine, marily on the World Snow- cross-country and freestyle board Tour, the world’s skiing, snowboarding, ski largest series of freestyle jumping, and nordic comsnowboarding events, bined. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com which has made her a

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TEAM ELM CANADA were in fine form at the XTERRA Half Marathon Trail Running World Championships in Oahu.

ELM team excels at XTERRA A group of Comox Valley athletes travelled to Oahu, Hawaii to compete in the XTERRA Half Marathon Trail Running World Championships as part of Team ELM Canada in late November. “Congratulations go to Niki Flynn, Emily Morris, Donna deBellefeuille, Kim Senechal and Trina Bay, of Team ELM, for reaching their dream goal of training and racing in the XTERRA Trail Running World Championships,” said Sarah Seads of Equilibrium Lifestyle Management. “On race morning the team got their first view of the Kualoa mountains of Oahu – steep, razor-edged and loaded with jungle foliage from mountain top right down to the sea. It was a spectacular sight!” Seads said. “The temperature was perfect – not too hot, not

Glacier Kings split key VIJHL home-and-home series with Storm

too humid and with a nice breeze blowing off the water. The race was very well organized and included multiple aid stations on the course as well as a generous post-race refueling station at the finish line,” Seads said. “There were close to 2,000 racers at the start line, divided between multiple distances from one mile all the way up to the 21K mountain race. “The race began at 9 a.m. with 950 half marathon racers taking off first followed by the remaining 1,000 5K and 10K racers. After a beautiful and unique Hawaiian blessing we burst out of the gates, over the cattle guards and up into the hills on the first of many climbs,” Seads said. “For every hill we ran up, we were immediately rewarded with a fun, fast

downhill section as the course was continuously changing between up and down. About two-thirds into the course the route became more exposed, the temperature climbed to hot and the trail veered steadily upward. We knew this was coming and were mentally prepared for the BIG hill at mile 10,” Seads said. “Our pacing and preparation paid off because the hill did not seem daunting at all! We had heard so much about it and planned to save something for it, that once we reached the hill we were all pleasantly surprised how manageable it really was for us. It was great to know all of our training had paid off during the hardest parts of the course. “It was awesome to get to see each member of Team ELM (and our other Comox Valley friends Cathy Clark

and John Ingram) come running down the homestretch and across the finish line. Every one of them looked strong! Team ELM rocked their race day plans and finished looking and feeling great – congratulations!” Team ELM trained with coach Seads for 14 weeks leading up to their goal event at the end of November. Their program included weekly coached hill and speed work sessions, a trail racing workshop and a detailed day-by-day training plan to help them reach their off-road half marathon race goals. ELM will once again be offering this training plan in preparation for the 2014 XTERRA World Championships on Dec. 7. For information, go to www. elmhealth.com. – Equilibrium Lifestyle Management

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British Columbia’s U-18 women’s provincial sevens program, with Merville’s Madi Gold in the lineup, won their first major tournament on Friday afternoon, defeating American invitational side Atlantis 32-10 in the Las Vegas High School Invitational Sevens. B.C. lost just one

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Gold helps B.C. win gold at rugby sevens

match during the 2014 tournament, falling 24-12 to Atlantis in the pool rounds. B.C. went 2-1 in the round robin with a 48-0 win over Swarm and a 29-0 victory over Canadian rivals Ontario. On day two B.C.

Road Runners kick off series

The winter running season kicked off with the start of the FrontRunners Island Race Series. The series runs from January until the end of April with a race every two weeks. Races range in distance from 5K up to the local Comox Valley RV Half Marathon. The first race of the series, the Harriers Pioneer 8K, took place Sunday, Jan. 12. It was a crisp and clear morning, with over 600 racers completing the course. The race was won by Geoff Martinson in a time of 23:41. The Comox Valley Road Runners were led home by Vince Brotherston in a time of 27:18, earning Brotherston a second place finish in his age group. Behind him was a close duel between Clay Ward and Brad Crowe, with Ward outkicking Crowe at the end to finish in 28:43. Danny Keyes had a great run, finishing in 31:40 and taking fifth in his age group. Les Disher was hot on his heels, placing second in age group with a time of 31:48. He was followed closely by Louis Lamb, who placed sixth in age group with a time of 32:25. Hans Gane also ran very well, placing eighth in a time of 32:49. Excellent performances were also had by Kevin Park, Mike Bridges, Wille Scott, and Tom Munro. On the female side, the Road Runners were led by Elita Rahn, finishing in a time of 32:27 and claiming fifth place in her age group. She was followed by Marion Bryan, with a new personal best time of 34:36, and Natalie Ward in 36:41. One of the most outstanding performances of the day was Roz Smith, who set a course record for her age group in 36:43. The junior runners also did extremely well, with Sequoia Bridges finishing fourth in her age group and her sister Charley Bridges finishing fifth in her age group. The second race in the Island Series, the Cobble Hill 10K, was held Jan. 26. More information is available online at cvrr.ca. – Comox Valley Road Runners

blanked Minnesota Tundra 53-0 in the quarter-finals then downed Seattle-based Serevi Selects 24-12 in the semifinals. The Cup final featured a rematch of B.C. versus the previously-undefeated

Atlantis. Atlantis drew first blood with a try in the opening minute but B.C. found their rhythm and responded with six straight scores Houston, B.C.’s Jamie Beck led all scorers with three tries

for 15 points and Lauren Kerr (Abbotsford) recorded a brace and added a convert for 12 points. Gold, who attends G.P. Vanier, also tallied a try to round out the scoring. Atlantis fought until the final whistle, run-

G-Kings, Storm split Earle Couper Record Staff

Home ice was no advantage to either team when the Comox Valley Glacier Kings and Campbell River Storm hooked up in a weekend home-andhome series. A series sweep by the Yetis could have leapfrogged them past the Storm and into first place in the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The Icemen got the weekend off to a great start, winning 4-1 Jan. 24 in Campbell River to close to within a single point of the Storm. First place was on the line Jan. 25 when the teams reconvened in Courtenay, but the Storm refused to relinquish their hold on top spot and edged the Icemen 3-2. The Storm came out flying Saturday night at the Comox Valley

Sports Centre, outshooting the Glacier Kings 27-15 through the first two periods en route to a 3-0 lead by the 3:23 mark of the middle stanza. Nick Govig got the Yetis on the board at 15:51, and Ali Gotmy’s power-play goal at 13:24 of the third got the fans back into the game, but C.R. goalie Jack Surgenor (of Courtenay) slammed the door on the comeback bid. The visitors outshot the Icemen 33-24, with Comox Valley goalie Michael Hails named first star. Govig was second star and former Storm forward Jordan Kamprath was third star. Friday night in Campbell River, Govig grabbed first star honours for his three-goal performance in the G-Kings 4-1 win. Hails was second star as the Yetis outshot the Storm 49-34 and were

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Beverley J. Edwards It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the very sudden passing of our beloved Beverley Edwards of Courtenay BC, on the 20th of January 2014. Bev was born on the 29th of August 1930. She was the first child of Vera and Cecil Gill of North Vancouver and granddaughter of Julius & Martha Fromme, Lynn Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first pioneers. Bev lived most of her life in North Vancouver attending Ridgeway Elementary and North Vancouver High School. In 1951 she married Neil Campbell and with him they welcomed sons Alan and Grant. Until Neilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death in 1959 she was his loving companion and supporter. She handled the task of raising two little boys with the aid of her parents with such grace. Air Canada provided a new opportunity that was full of challenges, excitement and rewards for her thirty-year career. Her colleagues respected her and were always part of â&#x20AC;&#x153;her teamâ&#x20AC;? - a team she was always proud of. One of her many achievements was as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;team managerâ&#x20AC;? at Expo â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;86. Early in her years with Air Canada, she met Alan Edwards, an insurance manager who handled a claim of Bevâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Business became pleasure and in 1969 they married. Al brought two more children to the union, Gerry and Lynda, making their family of six. Vancouver Island soon became another home for her as a family cabin on Denman Island had been built by her father in the late â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and following retirement 22 years ago Bev and Al made the final move to the Comox Valley to a house on the sea. Bev was a constant support of her community and she became involved with St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church, Sunnydale Golf Club and CNIB services to support the blind. Bevâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main focus for fourteen years was the loving care of her Mom, who because of limited vision, required extra care and attention. Friends and family remember Bev as a beautiful elegant woman, always looking her best and continuously willing to lend a hand. She was appreciative of family traditions and values and so proud of her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successes. She will be missed by her loving husband Alan Edwards, her children Alan Campbell & wife Petra, Grant Campbell, Gerry Edwards & wife Lydia and Lynda & husband Stewart Mason. Grandchildren Nicole, Kimberley, Christopher, David, Travis and Brittney and Great Grandchildren Chase and Lauren. Bev will be also missed by her loving sister, Lois Cutler, Aunt Julia Fromme Myles and her nieces Leslie and Laura. Cousins David, Rhelda and Martin join the family and lovingly remember Bev. All will carry forth the family stories, memories and traditions. A Celebration of Bevâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be heldÂ on Friday the 31st of January 2014 at St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church, 6th Street and Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay, BCÂ at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Memorial fund or the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged.

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Betty Jane Margaret Warner January 5, 1924 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 16, 2014 Betty Jane (BJ) Margaret Warner (nee Matheson) passed away peacefully in Comox on January 16th, having recently celebrated her 90th birthday. She will be deeply missed by her loving family, cherished friends, and all the many people whose lives she touched on her lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey. BJ is predeceased by her husband Bill, brother Jack, sister Claudia, parents Violet and Robert Matheson, and son-in-law Chris. She is survived by daughters Nancy (Roman), Leslie (Bruce), Alison, and son Ken, as well as grandchildren Nick (Alyson), Jordan, Heather (Chris), Marlee, and Ross. BJ is also survived by sisters-in â&#x20AC;&#x201C;law, Mary Smith and Betty Matheson, numerous nieces and nephews and their families, all of whom she considered very special. Born and raised in Vancouver, Mom lived in her beloved city up until age 89, when she pulled up stakes and moved to Comox on Vancouver Island to be closer to family. A graduate of UBC, where she met Dad, Mom was always active in her community and she made a substantial impact through her widespread volunteerism and generous nature. Truly a kind and caring individual, she also had a fun-loving zest for life and wicked sense of humour enjoyed by all who were privileged to know her. An engaging conversationalist and avid reader, Mom was always interested in current events and curious about other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. Throughout her life, her warmth endeared her and she made friends of all ages easily. Artistic by nature, Mom was at times a painter, poet, and theatre-goer and was known for her fashion sense and eye for quality. She was a treat to have as a grandmother and shared her time freely, creating wonderful memories. She was indeed a positive influence and guiding light in both her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and grandchildrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. We are strengthened by her spirit which lives on. Special thanks go out to the medical community in Comox, Vancouver, and Victoria who assisted Mom and our family, especially Dr. Alison Stocks of Comox for her attentive care. Also, the family wish to thank Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new friends at Berwick Residence in Comox and the Berwick staff for their support, kindness, and compassion. A private celebration to honour BJ will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please donate, if you wish, to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC, First United Church in Vancouver (Downtown Eastside Program), the Canadian Mental Health Association (Vernon Branch), or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.

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David â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mickeyâ&#x20AC;? Malcom Jack Dec. 9th 1951 ~ Dec. 27th 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of David Jack. David was born in Larder Lake, Ontario one of 6 boys and 3 girls. Predeceased by his parents Arnold and Janet and brothers Sonny and Hank. David leaves behind his partner Leah, brothers Melvin, Randy and Alan, sisters Lucy, Edith and Jean, nieces, nephews and many good friends from Larder Lake, Calgary and Courtenay. David will also be missed by his extended family, Leahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children Randy and Karen, brother Brian, sisters Gail and Judy and brother in-law Rick. David worked in the mines in Ontario before moving to Calgary where he lived for 18 years forming many long lasting friendships. In the early 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s David moved to Courtenay to be near his brother, Hank. He worked as a painter by trade but was knowledgeable and enjoyed all aspects of the construction business. David loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, panning for gold or just going on a nature walk. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC in Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory.

Mark Bailey MacPherson 80, of Grand View Manor, Berwick, NS passed away on January 22, 2014 in the manor. Born on January 7, 1934 in Glace Bay, NS he was a son of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Boutilier) MacPherson. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his ex-wife, the former Shirley Richard of Greenwood, NS and siblings Emily, William, Neil, Tommy and John. He is survived by his partner and friend, Lori Pearson, Comox, BC; brothers, Lem (Donna) of Coldbrook; Danny of Calgary; Gus (Vera) and sisters, Tootsie, Isabel and Joan, all of Glace Bay; his children, Julie (Bob Maters) Carvel, AB; Wendy (Neil Clem) Viewmount, NS; Fr. John MacPherson, Kentville, NS and Joel (Sam Magus) Edmonton, AB; grandchildren, Chesley, Bradley, Cameron and Kate. Mark was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (Army) for almost 30 years. In the early 1950s, just 3 days before leaving for the Korean War, he was sent to Belgium instead. While in Belgium he was a member of the Belgian National Softball Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all were Canadian military! He also served in London, ON, Gagetown, NB, Kingston, ON, St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, NL, and Greenwood, NS. In 1967, Mark traveled around Canada with the Canadian Armed Forces Centennial Tattoo and in the 1980s was proud of his involvement with the Nova Scotia International Tattoo. In 1980, he did a 6 month tour with the United Nations in the Golan Heights. Upon retirement, he initially worked for CANEX (Greenwood) but spent the majority of his years in Comox, BC, where he enjoyed making great friends and playing golf. Mark loved playing and coaching sports, especially softball and hockey. In his early years he was also a boxer. Mark was a highly regarded hockey referee and later in life became a golf fanatic. In 2011, Mark was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and returned to the Annapolis Valley. His family would like to thank Asmeret Iassu, Mountain Lea Lodge, and Grand View Manor for all of their â&#x20AC;&#x153;TLCâ&#x20AC;? over the past 2 years. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville, NS with his brain being donated to the Maritime Brain Tissue Bank at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS for research in exploring treatments and potential cures for various dementias. Wishing to return to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;holy landâ&#x20AC;? of Cape Breton, a funeral and burial will be held in Glace Bay at a future date. Donations may be made in Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the JDRF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Nova Scotia. (Mail to: JDRF 2055-1658 Bedford Highway Bedford, NS B4A 2X9 or donate online at www.jdrf.ca). Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www. whitefamilyfuneralhome.com

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Rose Beatrice Johnston (nee Welsh) August 1, 1923 - January 7, 2014 Our mom, Rose Beatrice Johnston (nee Welsh) was born August 1, 1923 in Islington, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and passed away at Glacier View Lodge in Courtenay, January 7, 2014. Our mom is predeceased by husband Herb in 1988, parents Steve and Bell and 1 infant sister Sofia and two sisters Esther and Dorothy, and a daughterin-law Irene. Mom is survived by four sons Kinsley Welsh in Newfoundland, Bruce (Molly), Tony (Carol), Glen (Donna) all of Courtenay. There are six grandchildren, Robin of Orillia Ont. Amanda of Courtenay BC, Torrey of Edmonton Albta, Jamie of Victoria, BC and Terry-Lynn and Glennis of Nfld. Also 5 great-grandchildren, Olivia, Maleena, Jacob, Mahayla and Logan. Mom was dearly loved by all who knew her and what stood out to them was her strong faith in Jehovah and his promise of an earthly paradise. One of her favorite Bible verses was Isaiah 33:24 where it says in part, And no resident will say, I am sick. Her passions were her family, her ministry, and home and garden. Our family is so grateful for the loving care she received from staff and nurses at Glacier View Lodge and also Dr. Wiens. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1 at 2:00PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses at 1581 Dingwall Rd.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duffyâ&#x20AC;? Hencheroff September 9, 1960 ~ January 9, 2011 A dark velvet sky, with stars like bright diamonds hung low And with the moonlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft silver glow, shone upon the land and sea When a heart of gold stopped beating, setting a tortured soul free. Your eyes in a ravaged face, mirrored the torment and the pain And as the months passed into years, you rarely did complain. But with hearts that were breaking, we watched you day by day Until one day we knew, that you could not stay. So with our love, you left us, and with the Angelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bound For that Great Golden Promised Land, to a Higher ground. And it is said, that in this Land, there are no days or years Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Happiness, Peace and Comfort, with no sorrow and no tears. Now your pain and suffering is over, your earthly trials are done Your dreams and plans uncompleted, in the face of your setting sun. Three years, so long and lonely, have passed since you went away As each day I remember, like it was just yesterday. And as I drift with lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; memories, I softly call your name Then listen for your voice, and to see your smile again, But there is only silence; no voice do I hear. But in my memories, a gentle mist, of shining silver flows To dance in a candleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft and mellow glow, And thru the dancing mist I see, your face and warm smile But only for a little while. And as the mist of shining silver dims, and slowly fades away, The heartache is the same, For it was only just your picture, in a silver frame.

POPE, Brian 1930 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2014 Brian Pope died peacefully at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Comox, BC, on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife and devoted helpmate of 55 years, Dorothy (Meier), sons Stephen (Michelle Knaut), Michael, and daughter Kathleen. Brian was loved as a loyal brother-in-law, uncle, and godfather to a large and close-knit family. He leaves behind a cherished group of friends in Campbell River, Black Creek and the Comox Valley. Born in Lancashire, England in 1930, Brian lived as an only child through WWII and immigrated to Vancouver Island with his parents, Mary and Leonard, in 1952. Settling in the Comox Valley, where Brian met and married Dorothy Meier in 1958. They moved to Campbell River and raised their family until 1982, then relocated to Black Creek. Brian will be remembered for his lifelong curiosity, prodigious memory and deep love of history. He was an entertaining, and often irreverent raconteur, a storyteller, fact-finder, and long before the term was known, an ardent lifestyle enthusiast. Actively involved in his church and community, especially in Black Creek, Brian continued to make friends, young and old, his entire life. He gave the gift of friendship easily, bore his responsibilities steadfastly and found deep meaning in his spiritual beliefs. Brian will be profoundly missed, and mourned by all who knew and loved him. Dorothy and her family wish to thank all his health-care givers, especially the amazing nursing staff at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for their compassion during Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illness. The family would also like to express their gratitude to all who attended Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral mass and celebration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unite us together again in one family, to sing Your praise forever and everâ&#x20AC;?

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MAINTENANCE AND MINOR IMPROVEMENT SERVICES ON MARRIED MILITARY QUARTERS AT 19 WING COMOX, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Ph. 250-338-5811 features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Deadlines: Tues. 12 noon and Fri. 12 noon

PROJECT # HAPCX03, HAPCX04, HAPCX05, HAPCX06, HAPCX07, HAPCX08, HAPCX09, & HAPCX10.

Defence Construction Canada (DCC), on behalf of the CFHA is calling for the submission of tenders for maintenance and minor improvement services on married military quarters at 19 Wing Comox, British Columbia. The following services are included in these packages of work: Vinyl Tile, Carpet; Grass Cutting; Landscaping; Electrical; Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning; Carpentry; RooďŹ ng; Concrete, Asphalt; Hardwood Flooring; Painting; Cleaning; Painting; Pest Control. The SOs will be in place from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2016, (two (2) years). Those wishing to obtain the tender documents for this project must place an order with MERX by logging on their website: www.merx.com or by calling 1 (800) 964MERX (6379). THE TENDER DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH MERX DISTRIBUTION. Bids from bidders whose name does not appear on the ofďŹ cial tender document takers list, may be declared invalid. The tender closing dates are: February 05/2014 for HAPCX03; February 04/2014 for HAPCX04; February 07/2014 for HAPCX05; February 07/2014 for HAPCX06; February 07/2014 for HAPCX07; February 04/2014 for HAPCX08; February 05/2014 for HAPCX09; and February 04/2014 for HAPCX10. The tender closing time is: 14:00 hours, local time Sealed tenders will be received at the following location: Vancouver Island Construction Association #5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1850 NorthďŹ eld Road Nanaimo, British Columbia V9S 3B3

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North Island College is seeking proposals from qualiďŹ ed food services operators for the Comox Valley Campus.

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Fax No: 250-758-1286 Please note that the tender results for this project are only available from the DCC Site at (250) 339-8211 # 7108. Faxed submissions will NOT be accepted.

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As a Special Operating Agency of the Department of National Defence (DND), the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) is responsible for managing DND family housing, including the provision of maintenance and minor improvement services.

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For details contact: Scott Hainsworth Ph: 250-334-5210 Scott.Hainsworth@nic.bc.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY â&#x20AC;&#x153;SEASONAL - GARDENER 1â&#x20AC;? The City of Courtenay invites applications for the position of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seasonal Gardener 1â&#x20AC;? in the Operations Division. Primary duties and responsibilities relate to the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of sports fields, turf areas, parks, boulevards, walkways, trails, specific garden areas, and irrigation systems, etc. Prepares parks, fields, etc. for public event use, and installs and maintains parks playgrounds and equipment. Cleans washrooms and picks up garbage and litter and carries out other general labour type duties. For complete details, please go to our website at www.courtenay.ca and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Employment Opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;?.

HELP WANTED

GRIEG SEAFOOD BC LTD. Assistant Site Manager, Sunshine Coast, BC Deadline to apply Noon Monday, February 3, 2014 Company Location: Campbell River, BC Profile: Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. farms Atlantic and Pacific salmon on the east and west coasts of Vancouver Island. Our salmon is sold in Canada and the US, and is on the menu at some of the finest white-tablecloth restaurants in Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City. This is an opportunity for a fit, enthusiastic individual wanting to work with a growing international company, working outdoors and applying your knowledge in fish health and rearing. Reporting to the Site Manager, the Assistant Site Manager will live on-site 8 days in and 6 days out. You are responsible for all farm operations including feeding, animal husbandry and security of fish stocks. Daily responsibilities include coordinating and directing work crews, demonstrating leadership and decision-making. Key Accountabilities â&#x20AC;˘ In depth knowledge of auto feeding operation and programming. â&#x20AC;˘ Feed forecasting, ordering, inventory and quality control. â&#x20AC;˘ Thorough understanding of feed regimes, feed rates and feed monitoring. â&#x20AC;˘ Comprehensive knowledge of fish growth performance, stock management procedures. â&#x20AC;˘ Understand, enforce and adhere to all government regulations, farm practices and SOPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;˘ Familiarity with and ability to implement emergency response systems. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience maintaining and operating compressors and bloom mitigation equipment. â&#x20AC;˘ Keen understanding of all fish handling procedures (i.e. grading and splits). â&#x20AC;˘ Train, develop and mentor junior team members. â&#x20AC;˘ Diagnose, record and analyze fish health issues. â&#x20AC;˘ Technical familiarity with cage and anchoring knowledge and related maintenance. â&#x20AC;˘ Understand and enforce site bio-security rules and procedures. â&#x20AC;˘ Environmental and plankton monitoring. Qualifications & Skills â&#x20AC;˘ The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources or Fisheries Resources Management plus Minimum 3 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent Aquaculture Technician experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrate competency and strong skills in all software applications used by the company. â&#x20AC;˘ Well-developed interpersonal & verbal skills including experience in team-building, goal-setting and communicating well in writing. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to problem solve. â&#x20AC;˘ Favourable driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and undergo criminal record check. â&#x20AC;˘ Related aquaculture certifications (SVOP, Med A3, Radio Operator, Level 1 First Aid, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Confined Space Awareness & Rescue, Spill Response, Forklift Operator) are an asset. As part of our commitment to employment excellence, Grieg Seafood offers a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, email your cover letter and resume to hr@griegseafood.com Applications will be accepted to Noon, Monday February 3, 2014.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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HELP WANTED OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT We are looking for a friendly, self-motivated optometric assistant to join our familyoriented Optometry office. Experience preferred. Medical office assistants course/medical terminology and computer skills an asset. Please respond to Drawer 4552 at the Record. YARD MAINTENANCE Company seeking employees for the coming season. Must be able to work unsupervised and in a team. Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license required, experience and asset but will train if needed. Start wage neg. on hiring. Reply to DRAWER # 4554 C/O Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave.

MEDICAL/DENTAL CERTIFIED Dental Assistant needed. Dr. Wade Luksay at Riverway Dental is looking for an experienced CDA to join his team three days per week. An energetic, self-motivated, team player with a prostho module would be considered an asset. Please send CV to riverwaydental@shaw.ca

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HIRING in Fort St John, BC. MILL ELECTRICIANS with experience. Wage up to $50/hr. Housing & Benefits. Shift-7days on/ 7off. Email resume: tom@fsjelec.com or fax 250-630-2114 Ph: 250-2634350

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Assistant Hatchery Manager GRIEG SEAFOOD BC LTD. is accepting applications for Assistant Hatchery Manager for its hatchery operations in Gold River. This is an opportunity for a fit, enthusiastic individual wanting to work with a growing international company, applying your knowledge in freshwater recirculation systems, fish health and rearing. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources or Fisheries Resources Management and a minimum three yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recent Aquaculture experience. Reporting to the Freshwater Production Manager, the Assistant Hatchery Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the brood section of the Gold River hatchery. They are also responsible for fostering ongoing positive relationships between the company, its employees and the community of Gold River. Shifts will be 8-days-on and 6-days-off, and occasional overtime shifts. Key Accountabilities â&#x20AC;˘ Responsible for leading a crew in day-to-day operations. â&#x20AC;˘ Extensive knowledge of feeding systems, grading, fish husbandry, fish health, site maintenance, related record keeping, and equipment up-keep. â&#x20AC;˘ Thorough knowledge of all aspects of biosecurity procedures. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with the operation of a freshwater recirculation system. â&#x20AC;˘ Able to learn, have a background in fish husbandry, be an effective communicator, team leader, and strategic planner. â&#x20AC;˘ You are highly motivated and organized, with a positive attitude. Qualifications & Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrate competency and strong skills in all software applications used by the company. â&#x20AC;˘ Well-developed interpersonal & verbal skills including experience in team-building, goal-setting and communicating well in writing. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to problem solve. â&#x20AC;˘ Favourable driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and undergo a criminal record check. â&#x20AC;˘ Prefer related aquaculture certifications including SVOP, Med A3, Radio Operator, Level 1 First Aid, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Confined Space Awareness & Rescue, Spill Response, Forklift Operator. As part of our commitment to employment excellence, Grieg Seafood offers a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, email your cover letter and resume to HR@ griegseafood.com. Applications will be accepted to Noon Friday, February 14, 2014. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. We thank all other applicants for their interest in the position.

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Mystical Raven May 19, 1999 ~ Dec. 23, 2013

CARPENTRY

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

GARDENING

Mystical, female black with white Lab cross mix born with different coloured eyes and mysterious parentage that resulted in a sleek short haired pelt with a strip of longer hair down her back. She earned her second name Raven because she was smart, shinny black and beautiful. Despite early medical challenges, Mystical Raven enjoyed a good life for 14 years which ended peacefully at home as her companion cat Smudge licked her face. Mystical earned her wings just before Christmas and crossed the rainbow bridge to join cat, Sandy and much loved dog, Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Duke. Mystical leaves behind her walking buddy Mickie and her cuddle cat Smudge. She looked forward to her vet visits with Dr. Elmer and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her Girlsâ&#x20AC;? who spoiled her. She shared her love and devotion with the Gillis Family who will miss her always. For all who knew Mystical, kindly remember her with us and ring a bell!

A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Fall Clean-up specials. Hedges, fruit trees+ gutters. Pat, 250-218-4597.

HANDYPERSONS

250-898-8887 HOME Repair & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISC SERVICES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOWNHOUSES

SUITES, LOWER

HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

CARS

GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR RENT

TELEPHONE SERVICES DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. or visit online: www.nationalteleconnect.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FURNITURE 8 PIECE dining room set $400. Chesterfield set $300. 6 piece kitchen set $100. Bookcase $50. Cell: 250-609-2307 Phone: 250-331-4180 MOVING SALE - MUST SELL Round pine table w/4 chairs & cushions, corner unit (pine), lamps,2 oil filled space heaters, chainsaw w 24â&#x20AC;? bar, new 4000 watt generator, antique gramma-phone; tall cabinet type, limited edition prints; Doolittle, Bateman,etc. 250-757-2007.

GARAGE SALES ROYSTON 4088 CAREY PLACE Friday Jan 31, 10am-6pm., Saturday Feb 1,10am-6pm., Sunday Feb 2, 10am-1pm. 2500 sq ft fully furnished home. Nothing cherry picked, top of the line. From household items to furniture, 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curved glass china cabinet, collection of music boxes & collector dolls, TV, Kitchen Aid mixer and lots of antiques. Everything goes!! Pay by Visa or MC. Photos posted at www.estateliquidators.ca

HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com

JEWELS, FURS FUR COATS, sz 14: Beautiful white Beaver $350. Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seal $200. and Russian Mink $200. Call Lee (250)337-8857 or (250)282-3274.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BOBBSEY TWINS by Laura Lee hope Book Set in good condition 1918 to 1978. Great antique set over 50 plus childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books - $100. Apartment sized piano $900. Please call 250-792-3929 STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The big year end clear out!â&#x20AC;? 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

1478 SQ.FT. RANCHER. 6 yrs young. 3bdrm, 2.5bath. Dbl + attached garage, heat pump, 14x40 deck. Bowser/ Deep Bay area. 250-757-8757.

NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. FREE hydro & cable. N/S, No Partiers. $850/mo. Move in now; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay rent until Feb. 1st! 250-756-9746.

MODULAR HOME 14x66 & prop. Brand new. Privt. In Campbell River. All appl & window coverings. $219,900. 250-287-2769, ask for Tim

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals 2896 APPLE DR. Located in the heart of Willow Point, this 1478 sqft rancher offers 4bdrms, 2bths, newer kitchen, roof & flooring. Private fncd yard, RV parking. $254,900 http://sites.google.com/site/ 2896appledrive Kim: 250-923-6503. 636 NICHOLS RD. To be moved. New shake roof house in good shape. Contact Calvin. 250-202-8621

Renovated 4bd/den 2200sqft. Main-level entry. Full bsmt. RV prkg, room for a shop. New appl., built-in-vac, gas frpl., efficient heat pump. Across from elementary school. Central to all levels of schools. $290,000. 250-203-2288.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

CUSTOM BUILT Cedar Mobile Home - 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; plus sunroom & deck, new bath with soaker tub, 4 appliances included. Land NOT for sale. Mobile must be moved from Oyster River. $20,000. Call Don 250-339-7447; or email: dvbarr@telus.net

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 MONTH FREE. Large 2 Bdrm. Free heat. Elevator. Great location! From $750/mo. Call 250-334-4646. COURTENAY. 2-BDRM condo. NS/NP. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Feb. 1st. $750./mo. (250)334-8475.

COTTAGES CUMBERLAND. studio. Full bath utility room. Heat, incld. $550./mo. (250)336-8646.

BACHELOR & kitchen, hydro, cable N/S, N/P.

OFFICE/RETAIL 910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth Prime space available 1,825 sq. ft. available now. Street level. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Suitable for retail or office. One of the finest professional buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490 TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, bay door, plenty of natural light. Suitable for retail, studio, offices etc. Reasonable rent, NO triple net. Ph 250-897-0950 days, 250-703-0400 eves.

ROOMS FOR RENT ROOM-FOR-RENT close to mall. N/S, N/P, own bath/rm, senior welcome 338-8138.

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FOUR TIRES & rims, Hankook RW11 I Pike. 2756518. Mounted on Ford Lincoln rims, less than 10K, ice & snow. $800. Call (250)923-5027. (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.

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CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets, Avail Mar 1 - $750 TRUMPETER GREENE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 $975/mth PUNTLEDGE PARK 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath duplex, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd. Avail. Feb. 1 - $1,300/mth ARRAN HOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, large balcony, hot water incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $725/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR ground flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, patio, res. pkg., N/S, cat ok. Avail. Feb. 1 $725/mth BRAND NEW 1 & 2 bdrm suites above commercial, 1 bath, F/S/W/D/micro, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $700 & $850/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new carpeting, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $695/mth NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, garage N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,200/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $750/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 1 & 2 bdrm units, 4 appls, balcony/patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $650 & $750/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR nicely updated 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 $625/mth WALK TO PUNTLEDGE PARK, 2 bdrm & den, 1.5 bath, 6 appls, fenced back yard w/shed, N/S, Small pet neg. w/refs. Avail. Mar 1 $1,300/mth PARKSIDE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, undergrd pkg, balcony overlooking the river, hardwood floors, N/S, No pets, Avail Mar 1 $1,200/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, hot water & basic cable incld., N/S, cat may be considered w/refs, Avail Mar 1 - $725/mth

303-1912 Comox Ave 2 Bed 2 Bath 6 Appliances $1200/mth Avail Jan 1st

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

SUITES, LOWER COMOX- BRIGHT and roomy, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1 bdrm main flr suite in quiet Comox home. Separate entrance, yard and deck. Cozy gas F/P. Laundry, parking, lots of storage. $700 includes utils. $350 damage deposit. (780)962-9491 or lornakeating@hotmail.com

HOMES FOR RENT BLACK CREEK- 1 bdrm house. March 1. N/S. Laundry facilities incld. Lrg fenced yard. $675/mo + dd. (250)337-8360.

1981 CHEVROLET 2WD long box on propane. Dual tanks, good mechanical condition, ready to drive. Reg. cab, trailer brake wiring $1500 obo, 250702-6250 canopy available.

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CLOSE TO DRIFTWOOD MALL 3 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 5 appls, fenced yard with sheds, garage, laminate floors, newly renovated, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref, Avail Immed. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $1,250/mth COMOX CLASSIC 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, wood floors, coved ceilings, mountain & partial water views, landscaping incld., Avail Feb 1 - $1,300/mth RURAL HOME 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, on no thru street, 5 appls, carport, beautifully landscaped fenced yrd, deck, wired workshop, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $1,350/mth BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, hot tub, sauna, 2 decks, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. $2,000/mth

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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2105A Urquhart 2 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1050/mth Avail Jan 1st

MOBILE HOME 1510 Anderton Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1100/mth Avail Jan 1st

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HOUSES 1905 Coleman Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1500/mth Avail Nov 15th

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious south facing unit. Unique floor plan with cross ventilation. Huge, private deck overlooking garden. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and services. ALSO ONE BEDROOM. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. New designer kitchen. Large dining room. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. Well maintained and managed, mature adult building. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and managed quiet, mature adult building. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

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Weight loss workshop Local entrepreneur and fitness expert Marc St. Jules will be hosting a revolutionary workshop on weight loss this Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. Â at the CAVE in Comox. St. Jules is known around the world for his St. Jules Method Performance Products and Stabilizer Training Methods that go with the products. Notables include Manchester United, Vancouver Canucks, Phoenix Suns, Cincinnati Reds and the Seattle Seahawks who purchased close to the entire St. Jules line a few years back, and St. Jules notes it seems to be working for them.Â Aside from the sports fitness, athlete relations, hosting parties, putting on workshops, fitness challenges, fundraisers and awareness campaigns, St. Julesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; biggest passion is empowering people and encouraging them to maximize their genetic potential and live life to their fullest.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have always been on a quest for knowledge,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have sought out the best of the best, learned from them and cross referenced things when necessary. In the weight loss arena alone, some of my friends and mentors that I have worked with, learned from and trained include bestselling author Brad King (Fat Wars); Last 10 Pounds and Bulging Bride reality TV star and author of Shred, Tommy Europe; NBC Biggest Loser trainer Robert McMullin, and motivational speaker Anthony Robbins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They say knowledge is power. I say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;applied knowledge is powerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; so I have decided to put my learned and pro-

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find a combination of variables that will change their lives and the way they think. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weight loss does not have to equal suffering, this is a permanent lifestyle change,â&#x20AC;? St. Jules added. Cost is $25, space is limited. People who sign up for the February Weight Loss Challenge will have that $25 credited. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be free for those who do not lose a minimum of 10 to 15 pounds,â&#x20AC;? St. Jules added. Pre-register at www. cavefitness.ca. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marc St. Jules

ďŹ l here â?&#x17E; please ven methods to the test and have lost over 20 pounds in less that 30 days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encourage people to come to my workshop this Saturday and

MARC ST. JULES has lost over 20 pounds in less than 30 days...equivalent to the weighted vest shown in the picture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe people are still alive and able to carry around an extra 300 pounds,â&#x20AC;? he says.

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Cheese producer wins national awards Natural Pastures Cheese Company has once again been honoured — this time at the British Empire Cheese Competition — for its artisan cheeses made on Vancouver Island. The Courtenaybased company was awarded top standing in several categories at the Belleville,

Ont. event hosted by the Central Ontario Cheesemaker Association. Judges tasted more than 500 specialty cheeses as part of Canada’s oldest and longest-running cheese competition, now in its 86th year. Awards were as follows in several categories: • second place for

Boerenkaas, a semihard, flavourful cheese that’s also called “farmer’s cheese”; • first place for Pacific Pepper verdelait, a vibrant cheese flavoured with ComoxValley grown habanero peppers and black pepper; • second place for Cracked Pepper verdelait, a semi-firm but

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cheesemaker Paul Sutter using fresh milk from local dairy farms. The cheeses have garnered various awards over the years. “These awards are a great testimony to the hard work of Paul and all the team,” Natural Pastures’ operations manager Doug Smith said. – Natural Pastures

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British Columbia’s newest regional district is seeking a qualified individual to fill the full-time temporary position of Supervisor of Parks and Planning. We value innovation and integrity, through a cooperative team approach to problem solving. Reporting to the Community Services Manager, the Supervisor of Parks and Planning provides a supervisory role with respect to parks and planning operations and office procedures and record keeping associated with same. A key member of the Regional District team, the Supervisor of Parks and Planning assists in the delivery of superior land use planning and parks services. In addition to the duties and responsibilities associated with the direct provision of land use services, the Supervisor provides oversight to the planning and parks functions, serves as a strategic advisor to the Community Services Manager and maintains the public interface for the Regional District on land use and parks matters. This is a 12 month temporary position. A detailed job description, outlining the duties and qualifications, is available on request. This exempt position offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity with a progressive local government, please forward your resume, in confidence, no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 13, 2014 to the attention of Community Services Manager at brees@ strathconard.ca 301-990 Cedar Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 7Z8 Tel: 250.830.6700 Fax: 250.830.6710 Toll-free: 1.877.830.2990 www.strathconard.ca

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COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Zena Williams : publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com Editor: Mark Allan : editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Business Development: Joanna Ross : sales@comoxvalleyrecord.com Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 1-855-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Success is a team effort

Comox Valley athletes are competing on some large playing fields these days. Spencer O’Brien, for instance, will breathe the rarified air experienced only by those who reach truly Olympian heights. O’Brien, with a reputation as one of the world’s most progressive slopestyle snowboarders, will represent Canada as her sport debuts at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. She’s earned her way there. The four-time Winter X Games medallist won the 2012 world snowboarding championship. O’Brien and fellow Comox Valley athlete Carle Brenneman (snowboardcross) competed during the weekend at this year’s Winter X Games in Aspen. Some of the best snowsport athletes in the world were in Colorado, many sizing up the competition they will face at the Olympics. It’s a bittersweet time for Brenneman, who’s believed to have been close to an Olympic berth. She’s got four years to make the next Team Canada at the Winter Games. In the meantime, watch for O’Brien in Sochi. On a completely different – non-snowy – playing surface, Riley Wheeldon was in the same field as Tiger Woods at last week’s Farmers Insurance Open. Wheeldon, representing Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community, qualified for the PGA event at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif. Although the main burden of fitness, practice and desire is on the athlete, our point is that Comox Valley athletes cannot succeed without help. Especially as children starting in a sport, they need the father who uses his bonus cheque to buy his son a new set of goalie pads, the working mom who drives her child to innumerable practices and games, the coach who spends extra time with a young player who’s eager to learn. Let’s not forget companies that sponsor teams, and there are many others who contribute. It takes a valley to raise a champion. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Record Question of the Week This week: Thirty-three per cent of respondents so far say they are more optimistic about prospects for them and their families than they were a year ago. How are things looking for you? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote on the mainpage. No matter what you think of her decidedly left-leaning politics, Gwyn Frayne’s attitude toward life, and death, are admirable. In that, she is a fine role model.

Getting in the mood for municipal elections is a good thing but, judging from letters to the editor, we might again be divided along Common Sense lines.

‘Facts are stubborn things’ Dear editor, It’s always easy to see when the facts don’t support someone’s argument, he resorts to attacking the individual and to half-truths. In his letter (Record, Jan. 23), Mr. Charlton states that my earlier letter that was published in the Jan. 21 edition of the Record was the work of the “Common Sense Party, or whatever form it will take.” As John Adams wrote, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” Here are the facts; I am not now nor have I ever been a member of any organization calling itself the Common Sense Party, or any such similar name. As for municipal elections, I have never campaigned for any councillor in any municipality. I am, however, a taxpayer and I expect councillors to be good stewards of our tax money. Every one of them ran on a platform of strong leadership and good problem-solving skills. Since

the election, some of them have descended into the metaphorical sandbox, where they squabbled over silly, partisan things. If even half of the $120,000 of legal fees had been spent in co-operation with the contractors

Here are the facts; ❝ I am not now nor have

I ever been a member of any organization calling itself the Common Sense Party, or any such similar name.

❞George Finlay

who volunteered their resources to bring Maple Pool up to standard, we wouldn’t be having this discussion. That would have been real leadership and it would have demonstrated problem-solving that we could all appreciate. In the end, we would have had a facility for the residents, run at no further cost to the

taxpayer and it would be off the front pages of the paper. Also, the other $60,000 of our taxes could have gone to badly needed patching of potholes in our streets. I’m sure that the Lins would have even offered councillors the chance for a photo op wearing their obligatory hard hats. Mr. Charlton also says in his letter that the law states that discussion and votes in camera are not to be discussed. The law makes no such statement. Again, the facts: Section 12(3) (b) of the act states that the substance of deliberations may be kept confidential. There is no reference to the voting records of elected officials being kept confidential. It was widely reported that Mayor Jangula obtained a legal opinion that allowed the mayor and council to reveal how they voted and he shared that legal advice with his council. That they are hiding their voting record is cause for suspicion; what are they hiding? George Finlay, Courtenay

‘Actions speak louder than words’ Dear editor, Well, after three years of legal wrangling and over $120,000 spent by the City of Courtenay, not to mention the huge sums spent by the Lins of Maple Pool in legal bills, Coun. Leonard now says that the City has no intention of turfing Maple Pool residents into the streets. Most of us learned from our parents as children that “actions speak louder then words.” City council’s past and current actions would suggest that, contrary to Coun. Leonard’s latest epiphany, the City is indeed trying to evict tenants from Maple Pool and is continuing to move forward in court to gain legal approval to do so. Right now, there is an action

before the B.C. Supreme Court seeking such evictions, and the action was brought before the courts approved by City council, all at taxpayers’ expense. I guess it shouldn’t be surprising that these kinds of inconsistent announcements are made in an election year. It would lead one to to question whether Coun. Leonard’s letter and the motion she and

Coun. Hillian recently brought forward to council is simply another thinly disguised attempt at re-election? Paul Deeton, Comox Valley Editor’s note: It must be noted that a majority vote is all that is needed for a decision by a body such as a municipal council, and that not all members are necessarily in favour of a particular decision.

WRITE TO US Letters to the editor should be signed and include a daytime telephone number for verification. Keep ‘em short; we will edit for length. Names withheld only in exceptional circumstances. SEND LETTERS TO: Fax to: (250) 338-5568 E-mail to: letters@comoxvalleyrecord.com Website: www.comoxvalleyrecord.com Mail to: 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, B.C., V9N 2Z7

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BC HYDRO’S SALMON River diversion dam is about 50 km up the Salmon River from the ocean and can divert water for power generation.

Hydro shares its side Dear editor, I would like to respond to Larry Peterson’s letter about the Salmon River diversion facility (Record, Jan. 21). Mr. Peterson’s letter was based on the interests of fish. The facility is north of Campbell River and part of the Campbell River hydroelectric system. When the facility was built, there were no steelhead or salmon reaching the diversion dam because of a downstream fish barrier. In the 1970s, the Ministry of Environment removed the rock slide that caused the barrier. Ever since, and particularly the past 10 years, fish have been arriving at the diversion dam in greater numbers. In the 1990s an upstream fish ladder was installed at the dam. BC Hydro, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations formalized a provincial Fish Passage Decision Framework process in 2008 for all our hydroelectric facilities. A local committee appropriately moved through that process over a period of years, which included fish monitoring, and agreed that better adult fish passage was needed at the diversion dam. In 2013, BC Hydro initiated a capital project to comprehensively deal with three themes: modest dam safety upgrades mainly to the canal, and improving upstream fish passage and downstream fish outmigration. The cost of the project has not been set yet as there are multiple ways to deal with the fish passage issues, for example. We look to provide a cost estimate in 2014.

When BC Hydro went through the comprehensive BC Utilities Commission review process for the John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project, the Salmon River facility was part of that business case. It is of value. Historically, diverted water from the Salmon River represents about 10 per cent of the water that enters the Campbell River system. That water provides for power generation but it also allows us to meet fish flows in Campbell River and achieving summer reservoir level targets for recreation. BC Hydro has not diverted water from the diversion dam in four years due to some concrete panels in the canal that need to be replaced or fixed. However, given the very low water situation in the Campbell River system and the concern to incubating salmon eggs in the lower Campbell River, BC Hydro, as an emergency measure, since late December, has been diverting water from the Salmon River Diversion. Every amount of water helps. BC Hydro continues to monitor the canal. It’s important to stress that the fish issues at the Salmon River Diversion are important to BC Hydro, and the work has only been possible by a First Nation partnership, and engaging Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Stephen Watson Editor’s note: Stephen Watson is in the stakeholder engagement and communications wing of BC Hydro on Vancouver Island.

Dear editor, 2014 marks the year that parent/teen mediation has been helping families in crisis for 20 years. Funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, there is no cost for the service. Contact with families occurs within 24 hours of first notice. Any member of the community, parent or teen, can request mediation. The phone number in the Comox Valley is 250-335-2343. They follow a standard mediation formula — to be a neutral helper, to respect confidentiality, to interview each participant in the mediation separately to discover the ins and outs of the conflict, and finally to gather together all participants to develop a resolution that will best suit everybody. The mediators do more than just mediate. To support resolutions over a longer time period, they have a referral knowledge to other organizations such as Comox Valley Youth as Caregivers, Parents Together, Link Youth Centre, Wachiay Friendship Centre, BladeRunners, Comox Valley Community Justice and the many other social/medical agencies in the Valley. The issues and disputes read like anything one would see on a reality TV program — alcoholic parents, drug-addicted youth, drug-addicted parents, youth crime, family member rivalries, school absenteeism, personality conflict, single-parent families, blended families, divorced families, unemployed families, computer and video addictions, unhappy families — even sometimes happy families that need a neutral

third person to help reveal a solution to a dispute. For those involved, parent/teen mediation can provide a little sunshine on a very dark and stormy day. For the two current mediators, Jenn Errico

and Adrian Symonds, there can be no greater pleasure than to see a previously named high-risk teen now actively involved in the community in a safe and productive manner. Is your family in

dispute? Give them a call. There’s nothing to gain but a little harmony. Adrian Symonds Editor’s note: Adrian Symonds is on contract to the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Time for history lesson Dear editor, Re: Common Sense group controls Courtenay council. The letters about Maple Pool are pouring in. Time for a history lesson, folks. In 2011, the Common Sense group contested many local elections in the Valley. In Courtenay, candidates they endorsed won five places on council. Their major platform item — be careful with citizen tax money. Imagine my shock when I read that these conservative politicians have already spent $121,235 of tax dollars on a legal challenge to the Maple Pool Campground. And poor Dick Clancy, trying to

squeeze and pry some information about this whole spending spree from the Common Sense- controlled council. Why is it that conservative politicians, once elected, play with tax money, e.g. legal challenges, senate spending, advertising on TV and try to make sure citizens don’t get too much information about spending? Obviously, Common Sense isn’t very common in Courtenay. Cliff Boldt, Courtenay Editor’s note: To clarify, not all Courtenay council candidates running two years ago and endorsed by Common Sense sought to be endorsed.

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Spiritual path leads to higher arts creativity How to make space in a busy life for creativity? One way would be to join the next session of The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity. This course is based upon the internationally best-sell-

ing book by Julia Cameron. Group meetings are intended to provide support, company and insight that will be unique to each individual path. Weekly readings, daily writing, a weekly ‘artist’s date’ with yourself and the

thoughtful tasks are all part of how it works to help you get unstuck and stay on your own best track. The session will run for 12 weeks, starting Jan. 29 and every Wednesday afterwards until April 16., from 7 to 9 pm.

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WITH THE SUPPORT of the Comox Valley Community Foundation, St. Andrew’s Church recently repaired its roof and steeple cross.

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The Anglican Parish of St. John the Divine recently completed the repair and replacement of the ridge roof and the steeple cross at St. Andrew’s Church, the Comox Valley mission church on Dingwall Road. The work was made possible through the generosity and financial support of the Comox Valley Community Foundation’s community grants program. Special mention and thanks are extended to Rich Klose Roofing and Bryan Hignell of Nelson Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd. who led the ridge roof and steeple cross project. Visit the website at www.stjohnthedivine.bc.anglican.ca for more photos of St. Andrew’s Church. — St. Andrew’s Church

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Pilot project for heart, lung ailments A pilot project led by a team of cardiac pulmonary health-care professionals will facilitate a wellness program starting in the spring. The concept for this program started when a healthcare team from St. Joseph’s General Hospital focused on the development of accessible and sustainable rehabilitation and exercise programs for people with heart and lung problems. The program will be held at the Wellness Centre in the

Sports Centre at 3001 Vanier Dr. in Courtenay. This facility will provide an environment where individuals can exercise in a safe, structured manner and access required education on their conditions. The team plans to start the program with four people in 2014 and increase the wellness class size to eight once the pilot project is complete. The long-term goal is to enable full access to all Comox Valley residents

requiring this wellness program through referrals from their family physicians. A minimum of four rehabilitation programs will be held per year. If you would like more

information or make a donation to support this program, contact Lynn Dashkewytch at 250-890-3046 or visit cvhospitalfoundation.ca. — St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation

PRESIDENT PATTI FLETCHER of St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation; Barb Paulson, St. Joseph’s RN clinical nurse educator; Craig Dickson RRT, chief cardio respiratory tech; and Ann Poole of First Open Heart Society are promoting a a cardio wellness program. RN Liz Hillis, Dr. Pedro Camacho and Dr. Sudhakar Dawadi are missing from the photo.

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Horse people are active and energetic. They got plenty of sexappeal and know how to dress. Horses love to be in the crowd, maybe that is why they can usually be seen in such occasions like concerts, theaters, meetings, sporting occasions, and of course, parties. The horse is very quick-witted and is right in there with you before you have had the chance to finish what you are saying: he’s on to the thought in your mind even before you’ve expressed it. In general, the Horse is gifted. But in truth they are really more cunning than intelligent - and they know that. That is probably why, most of the horse people lack confidence. Chinese believe that because horses are born to race or travel, all

Horse people invariably leave home young. The Horse despises being pressured to act for the good of the group or made to feel guilty. No matter how integrated they seem to be, a Horse’s inner self remains powerfully rebellious. Although they have boundless energy and ambition, Horses have a hard time belonging. The Horse is hot-blooded, hotheaded and impatient. Horse people are a bit of an egoist, well, selfish sometimes, that it is rare for them to interest themselves in any problems except their own. And though this egoist works only for themselves and for their own success, their work nevertheless benefits everybody. The Horse is a worker, adepts at handling money and a good

financier. But unfortunately, they are also famous for suddenly losing interest on something. In their relationship with the opposite sex, the Horse is weak. They will give up everything for love. Being born a Horse, there are many contradictions in their character. Horses are proud yet sweetnatured, arrogant yet oddly modest in their approach to love, envious but tolerant, conceited yet humble. They want to belong, yet they are burdened by their need for independence. They need love and crave intimacy yet often feel cornered, pressured. But the truth is, the Horse is an individual, who depends only on their own wits and labour to get what they want.

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If you don’t take time for fitness, you’ll lose time Natasha Milanovich Special to the Record As the owner of a health and fitness business, I find that people always feel the need to tell me why they can’t make it into class. The biggest reason — time! They just don’t have time. As the mother of twin boys, a wife and a business owner, I know all about feeling like there’s not enough time; but let me put it into perspective for you. My father had a fairly serious health condition caused by poor lifestyle choices, but he always made time for work, his family, and his friends. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for you, he was an extremely giving man who as the expression goes would give you the shirt off his back. However, the one person he didn’t give to was himself. For many years, my father didn’t eat the right foods, drank too much soda, and hadn’t exercised for far too long. There were always excuses and good intentions, but never any real change. At the age of 59, he died

of a massive heart attack while driving, and as he lost consciousness his car slammed into a stone wall. A kind passerby broke a window, pulled my father out and attempted to resuscitate him, but to no avail. At 7 a.m. on July 1, 2012, my life was forever changed. The phone rang — it was much too early on a Sunday for it to be good news. When my husband picked up the phone, the look on his face told me something was terribly wrong, and somehow I just knew it was my Dad. My mother had the horrendous job of sharing the news that broke my heart, and the first words that came out of my mouth were, “But he never saw the boys.” My family lives in England and although my mother had been out to visit, my father wanted to wait until they were a little older. When the police emptied the contents of my father’s car, they found two small baby-sized pillows, each with the initial of my sons’ names on them — J for Jacob and D for David. Even in his last days, he was thinking of others. That day, time was taken from my father, it was taken

A CO-OWNER OF Bikram Yoga Comox Valley advises you to take the time to improve your physical conditioning. from me, and it was taken from my two sons, who will never know the beautiful person he was. And so I say, “Where are those good intentions now?” Blowing in the wind, echoing into eternity? They are quite simply —

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The Anam Cara Health Collaboration spontaneously evolved out of a small circle of five like-minded Comox Valley health-care practitioners. They gathered in March 2012 to explore how they might collaborate to co-create a compassionate healthcare resource within their community. Amy Carr-Hilton, Peter Day, AumSong Troughton, Catherine Dextrase and Christina Nienaber-Roberts eventually invited other practitioners they sensed might resonate with the concept, and the Anam Cara seed rapidly grew into a many-branched tree of multi-disciplinary healthcare providers in the Comox Valley. Anam Cara is Celtic for “soul friend” and Anam Cara practitioners do not ‘fix’ clients, but help them to reconnect with their innate healing abilities, their own inner wisdom, and limitless potential. As Anam Caran Roberta Meilleur coined it, this group is “A Wealth of Health” from acupuncture to holistic veterinary care, yoga therapy to spiritual or nutritional coaching. A complete list

might fill the page, so Anam Cara members developed a website to provide an evolving listing of events and practitioners. Members refer clients to other Anam Cara practitioners when a real need for additional expertise is sensed, or when it was felt that another Anam Caran might be a better fit based on a client’s needs. “We consciously collaborate between us to co-create with our clients the best possible fit for their current situation, as well as their potential growth at all levels of being — physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual — understanding that these aspects of being are not separate but completely interrelated,” the website states. Education through experience is a core component of the Anam Cara outreach program. Anam Cara’s community health self-care EduDays typically consist of mini sessions, workshops and/or seminars offered by Anam Cara practitioners who volunteer their time to educate guests and each other on various modalities. These sessions offer the

public the opportunity to gather information and experience complementary health-care modalities, discovering possibilities they may not have been aware of, and meeting with different practitioners to establish whether there is a sense of resonance, which is essential for healing or change to occur. Guests are often pleasantly surprised by how much can be transformed during a mini treatment or workshop and many are deeply touched by the healing environment created by the group. Comments received include: “I must say I was totally relaxed when I left there and I slept for 12 hours straight Saturday and Sunday night. I have been feeling awesome! I think it is wonderful what you are doing for the community.” And, “Thank you again, I always gain so much from the Anam Cara Days.” For more information, visit www.anamcarahealthcomoxvalley.weebly.com, e-mail anamcaravalley@ gmail.com or call Christina at 250-890-9008. — Anam Cara Health Collaboration

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Your gut’s microbiome affects weight gain/loss Dr. Deidre Macdonald, ND Special to the Record We all have trillions of bacteria, yeasts and fungi in our bodies, particularly in our intestines. The mix of these microbes makes up our microbiome. New research shows that this microbiome may have more to do with your weight than what you eat. Farmers around the world have long known that feeding antibiotics to chicken and cows fattens them up.

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DEIDRE MACDONALD tion with the bacteria he or she will need to digest breast milk. Babies born by C-section, who miss out on that bacteria, may be more prone to weight problems as they age. C-sections are a welcome lifesaver at times but I recommend all C-section babies be given appropriate probiotic supplements (intestinal microbiome powder) as soon as possible after birth. Humans given antibiotics are more prone to weight gain, just like chickens. Of course, antibiotics are another modern medical necessity in some cases. The benefit of antibiotics is generally perceived to be much greater than it actual-

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Several health modalities at the House of Now Located in downtown Courtenay, the House of Now is an 800-square-foot training room featuring high ceilings and windows offering plenty of natural light. The floor is natural cork that is warm and comfortable for training. There is a relaxing reception area for use during a workshop break and before or after your class. Developed by Arrow Gonsalves, the mission of the centre is to provide wellness activities and become a place to gather for education in all manner of health and wellness practice. Most weekends, there is some sort of workshop presented. Our featured monthly event is the Healthy Living Experts’ Forum. The second Sunday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., a new roster of six experts in fields related to the wellness of the individual, family, community or society present 20-minute topics. These events are wellattended and surprisingly festive in nature as participants and experts enjoy the opportunity to learn, share and experience a variety of fascinating topics. Several modalities are

offered at the House of Now: • Arrow Gonsalves of Heart Drum Beat is a master healer and master trainer in the Tao. She offers physical, emotional, spiritual healing and empowerment through Do-In (Taoist yoga classes) and workshop instruction. Her lessons systematically incorporate chakra training and brain-based development programs. • Sheron Jutila is a certified yoga therapist who has been teaching relaxation techniques for over 20 years. She provides an environment that is safe and accepting to all and a place to discover “your yoga.” Sheron teaches Hatha, Yin, Nidra, 55+, Gentle and Joint Health. • Helen Pattinson is a certified Dancing Freedom facilitator. Dancing Freedom is a guided free-form, ecstatic dance practice suitable for adults of all ages and fitness levels. It inspires you to release tension, shake off mind chatter and awaken your body’s innate wisdom, freedom and joy. • Natalie Rogers RMT teaches somatics classes that take you through gentle movement patterns; and

guide you to move with less effort and more ease. Developing the ability to sense your soma (the body as perceived from within) decreases muscle tension while improving balance and co-ordination. • Jade de Trey of Dance With Jade teaches all levels, joyful movement classes such as chakra dance, brain dance, contact improvisation dance and mom/dad and baby dance. • Sacred sound practitioner Mikeoula and chant master Oliver Clarke invite you to celebrate spirit and love of life through music and sound. They offer group toning with crystal singing bowls, traditional and modern chants, good old fashion singalongs and more. • Jan Shields RMT offers gentle movement and somatics. Jan has 24 years of experience as a massage therapist. Jan offers this course with confidence that this training, practised a few minutes daily is one of the most beneficial things a painful, stiff body can do. For more, visit www.thehouseofnow.com, drop by 536 Fifth St. in Courtenay or phone 250-650-9905. — House of Now

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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Small company of herbalists in Cumberland 115 Thorncliffe Park Drive Toronto Ontario M4H 1M1

Harmonic Arts sharing healing powers of plant medicine

Harmonic Arts in Cumberland offers an array of ways to improve your health. “We are a small company of herbalists,” proprietors Yarrow and Angela Willard say on their website. “Our mission is to share the healing powers of plant medicine with our community, both near and far. In doing so, we provide the finest high-quality herbs, and herbal product. We avidly search out the best possible sustainable organic and wild-harvested herbs in our local farm community, wild lands, and on the world market.” Harmonic’s offerings include the art of crafting tonics, brews and elixirs. Crafting elixirs is a fun and inspiring process. The basic formula for crafting is simple. It is a wonderful art that can evolve over time, as you learn the way different herbs and ingredients work together. Yarrow has recently been on tour in Alberta and wrote about making the perfect warm drink and the care that goes into it. The basis of crafting a good herbal tonic elixir drink is creating complementary relationships between the herbs in your tea base, and all the ingredients that you add in afterward. After a workshop about tonic brews and elixirs Jan. 23 at Harmonic’s Healing Arts Centre location in Cumberland, other classes are being offered. • Women and Herbs — Thursday, Jan. 30, Cumberland, 6:30-9 p.m. • Raw chocolate and herbal aphrodisiacs — Saturday, Feb. 8, Cumberland, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

• Chinese medicine energetic systems — Saturday, March 1, Cumberland, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. • Spring cleaning/ herbal cleansing — Thursday, March 13, Cumberland, 6:30-9 p.m.Broths, drinks, elixirs or soup that are immune protective and helpful in reducing toxicity from pollution are easy and fun to create. It’s best to start with a strong tea base, as this is a great way to add powerful herbal actions that have benefits on our immune health and whole body system harmony. Making herbal teas is easy. This method of making tea is called a decoction. It is where we lightly simmer the herbs for 30 to 90 minutes or longer. Decoctions are great when we are working with tough or fibrous material such as roots, barks, mushrooms and hard berries. All ingredients are available at www.harmonicarts.ca. This elixir is helpful for combating many forms of pollution and maintain health immune and other body systems. These are not the only radiation protective ingredients we can use. There are many others that may be substituted in this drink, as you see fit. As well every person is unique and individual, so please experiment. Harmonic Arts is offering Yoga Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings with Tone Dunne. Thursday mornings are Medical Qi-Gong led by Michel Duhaime. If you are looking for a different way to move out old energy patterns, emotions that no longer serve you, if you wish to feel more centred, alive and happy — this class is for you. Hatha Yoga Tuesday 7:15–8:30 p.m. Hatha Flow (all levels):

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Qi-Gong Thursday 8:15-9 a.m. Michel has amazing ability to move the Qi (energy) and allow everyone to “feel” it.

Harmonic Arts is located at 3276 Second St. in Cumberland. For more information, phone 250-400-4044 or visit www.harmonicarts.ca.

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