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Couple living in Facebook fear Union asking Erin Haluschak Record Staff

The Canadian Forces have made two arrests and are investigating allegations of defamation from posts on a Facebook page that the spouse of a member at CFB Comox has left her and her partner threatened and scared.

Katherine Bickford, a retired Canadian Forces member whose same-sex partner works at 19 Wing Comox, explained the couple has been identified, mocked and threatened through a private military-related Facebook page called Cpl Bloggins.

Bickford said not only have she, her partner, and Bickford’s mother been mocked and threatened on the page, but other military members as well, with comments left by active members of the Canadian Forces.

“You put something on the Internet, and yes, it’s out there … this guy actually trolls Facebook, Twitter. … he trolls the Canadian Forces spouses and groups on Facebook and posts information,” she noted. “They’re making fun of when CFB Edmonton raised the pride flag, or making fun of a wounded warrior.

“I know this has damaged the careers of people.

There’s a lot of people who are suffering from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). This kind of stuff doesn’t help them. It certainly doesn’t help me.”

TWO CANADIAN ARMED Forces members have been arrested in conjunction with a Facebook page that has a same-sex couple in the Comox Valley living in fear.

PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK The page, which was shut down previously, is now in its third incarnation, and Bickford believes it was created by a military member.

“When it became personal, that’s when I became really angry,” she explained, and added one post included derogatory comments about her mother.

“I thought something’s got to be done. Someone’s got to stand up and say no. I know this happened to me, it happened to my partner, it happened to my mom, and we’re not going to put up with it.

“Call the police, call the base, call your superior, call your padre, call your friends. Do something about it.”

Despite being identified on the page, Bickford said it gave her the motivation to take action.

“In my case, same-sex couple … big deal. Big deal — I don’t care. I’ve marched in pride parades, my partner marched in Toronto Pride wearing her uniform; no big deal, we’re not ashamed of it.

“I think that’s how bullies classically work.

You’re ashamed, you’re embarrassed and you don’t want it out there.

Guess what? You put my name out there, I’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.”

Bickford approached the military police and the Comox Valley RCMP, who explained to her there is not much that can be

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She believes it will only be a matter of time until that happens.

“These people are looking for where we live. One of the things they mention on that group is that they can track us down because my (partner) is an amateur radio person and she has a licence and there’s a database of who’s there.

So we checked that and fortunately it only has our post office box.”

She admits that both her and her partner are scared, and she’s resorted to carrying around softball gear and bear spray for protection. The couple have taken extra measures around their home, such as ensuring they park their vehicles away from their home in a secure area.

“If they get our address, we’ll move. It’ll just be a matter of time until someone shows up at our door … we’re scared.”

In a statement to media, the Department of National Defence said in early January 2014, the Canadian Forces Military Police commenced an investigation into allegations of defamation and inappropriate comments posted on the page. Two Canadian Armed Forces members were arrested Jan. 22.

In early February, military police commenced a new investigation after receiving a new complaint.

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The union representing workers at the Courtenay Safeway store is asking Sobeys senior management for a meeting to discuss reasons for the May store closure, as well as provide answers and an adjustment plan for employees.

Andy Newfeld, communications director for UFCW 1518, explained the union hopes to get more information from the company, which recently announced its plans to close the store May 10.

“They’re claiming financial viability, but we would like them to justify that position,” said Newfeld.

“Our first objective is to sit down with the company and get some information.

We would really like them to keep the store open or sell it to someone.”

Last October, Sobeys Inc., which owns Thrifty Foods along with Safeway, IGA, Price Chopper and Foodland, reported its plan to purchase Canada Safeway.

As one of the longestoperating stores in the Comox Valley, Safeway is the only Sobeys-owned store on Vancouver Island that is closing following a purchase and sale agreement between Overwaitea Food Group and Federated Co-operative Limited.

In the transition, Sobeys will sell 22 of the 23 stores it is required to sell as part of its consent agree-

ment with the Competition Bureau.

The Courtenay store has 50 full-time and 70 parttime employees.

UFCW 1518 President Ivan Limpright wrote a letter to the company asking for further discussion for options to keep their members employed beyond the boundaries of the collective agreement.

“We also look forward to receiving details of the steps taken to try to sell the store, since you have been involved in discussions to divest a number of stores,” Limpright wrote. “Undoubtedly you share our view that Safeway/Sobeys has a moral, in addition to a legal, obligation to provide the information and to have meaningful discussions to reach an agreement on a robust adjustment plan to reduce or eliminate job loss.”

Despite the imminent loss of the anchor store, the owner of Your Dollar Store With More in the Cliffe Avenue plaza said she hopes her business will continue to grow.

“I know it’s going to hurt, and it has a big effect on (all the businesses), but I’ve got faith things are going to turn around,” explained Diane (who asked that her last name not be used).

She hopes her reputation of serving customers for more than 11 years will help in keeping her business going.

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Snow reminds us it’s still winter

Renee Andor, Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Persistent weekend snowfall stretching into Monday disrupted the schedules of many people in the Comox Valley, but caused wide grins at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

All School District 71 schools were closed Monday due to snowfall.

District manager of operations Ian Heselgrave said many factors were considered when the decision was made to close schools Monday morning.

As per normal procedure when closure is considered, at 5 a.m.

Heselgrave and his team drove the routes to school themselves so they could see what road conditions were like.

Heselgrave notes that while the main roads were clear, many side roads were not. As well, Heselgrave noted the weather forecast called for more snowfall throughout the day, and Comox Valley RCMP warned drivers to leave their vehicles parked if they could, and drive with caution if they had to drive.

The school district makes the decision to close schools early in the morning because buses start their morning routes at 6:45 a.m.

Once kids are on the bus, they must stay at school the entire day because many parents work and kids cannot be sent home if parents or guardians are not present.

North Island College closed its Comox Valley and Campbell River campuses Monday due to weather conditions, too.

Comox Valley Airport CEO Fred Bigelow said the weekend was “pretty good in terms of ceiling and visibility.”

There were some carrier cancellations coming from Vancouver, mainly due to issues and weather conditions across the water. WestJet flights came and went as per normal from Edmon-

ton and Calgary. YQQ missed just one flight Monday morning.

In town, arterial roads are the priority for road-plowing services, followed in order by collector roads, local roads, cul-de-sacs and lanes.

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understood crews are doing the best they can to keep things moving.

Monday morning in Comox, crews were staying on top of main roads and returning to residential areas to clear snow.

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If the snow would stop we’d be able to catch up.

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low the (snow removal) policy,” said Courtenay City CAO David Allen, noting the potential for power outages resulting from snow accumulation on tree branches.

With continual snowfall, crews have had to redo areas previously plowed.

“You can only keep folks working for a certain period of time,” Allen said, adding the public has mostly

how trying it can be,” public works superintendent Glenn Westendorp said. “That (main roads) is our first priority.”

“If the snow would stop we’d be able to catch up,” said Rob Crisfield, manager of operations in Cumberland.

Despite being a truck down and dealing with equipment breakages, Crisfield

said Village crews have been doing a good job of keeping roads open.

The Lewis and Filberg centres were open Monday, but special-needs programs and the Cozy Corner Nursery School were cancelled. The City of Courtenay will update its website (www.courtenay.ca) as required.

Five to 10 centimetres of snow was expected to accumulate in the Valley on Monday, with 15 cm over higher terrain. The temperature was 1 C. Tuesday’s forecast calls for an overcast sky with temperatures rising to six. Showers are a possibility Wednesday and Thursday, according to Environment Canada.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s director of business operations was grinning Monday about the snowfall.

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said Don Sharpe. “The conditions are close to epic. All alpine terrain is open, so right from the Outback across to the Sunrise, everything is operational and in great condition.”

The resort opened the Boomerang Chair Saturday, allowing access to the back side of the mountain.

As of Monday morning, the mountain had a snow base of 182 centimetres, with 20 cms of that falling during the previous 24 hours.

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B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong tabled a balanced budget that forecasts $841 million in surpluses over the next three fiscal years.

Included is $350 million to support families and safety, a large chunk of which will maintain services for adults with developmental disabilities.

The Ministry of Health budget will increase by $2.5 billion over the course of the three-year fiscal plan.

New hospitals in Courtenay and Campbell River are among $11 billion worth of taxpayer-supported capital projects across the province.

Provincial debt is expected to increase to $68.9 billion over three years as government continues to borrow to build schools, roads, hospitals and bridges. But the Province also expects the debt-to-GDP (Gross Domestic Product) ratio to drop to 17.8 per cent by 2016/17, the lowest

among Canadian provinces. The ratio in Quebec, by comparison, is 56 per cent.

B.C. boasts an AAA credit rating and, along with Saskatchewan, is one of only two provinces with a balanced budget.

Comox Valley MLA Don McRae, speaking at a Chamber of Commerce lunch Friday at the Westerly, credits the public sector for stepping up.

“We’re balancing our budget based on a $175-million surplus this year, based on a $43-billion budget,” said McRae, noting provinces such as Ontario won’t see a balanced budget for some time. “We do not spend money recklessly.”

If B.C. had Ontario’s debt-to-GDP ratio of 37 per cent, he said government would be forced to increase taxes or fund fewer services.

“For next year, we’re working on a two-per-cent GDP growth.”

Because the Province is taking a conservative approach to its debtto-GDP ratio and to its projections,

McRae does not expect to see “a ton of new projects” announced in the next few years. Still, the Province expects one million new job openings in various sectors by 2020.

Locally, McRae foresees about 1,500 jobs resulting from hospital construction over four years in the Valley, and another 900 jobs from the John Hart Dam project in Campbell River between 2014 and 2019.

When the regional hospital is completed in 2017, McRae expects a North Connector linking Veteran’s Parkway to Piercy Road will also be completed.

“That project could range from $10 to $30 million as well.”

Another multi-million dollar project possibly on the horizon involves seismic upgrading at Vanier Secondary School.

McRae is the Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation.

He injected an additional $243 million into the three-year fiscal plan for Community Living B.C. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

COMOX VALLEY MLA Don McRae, speaking Friday at a Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce lunch, credited public-sector unions with helping to balance the provincial budget.

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Cable ferry proceeding – islanders not pleased Project to be tendered soon; completion expected in summer, 2015 Renee Andor Record Staff

BC Ferries expects its first-ever cable ferry will be running by the summer of 2015 on the route between Vancouver Island and Denman Island.

BC Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee approved last week BC Ferries’ application for a capital expenditure needed to move forward with the project.

The approval came with five conditions — viewable at www.bcferrycommission. com — which BC Ferries is confident it can meet, according to spokesperson Deborah Marshall.

“We have designed the cable ferry and now that the commissioner has ruled on our Section 55 application, we are negotiating with a shipyard to build the cable ferry,” continues Marshall. “We expect to make an announcement about a contract award for the cable ferry in the next few weeks.”

She said the terminal infrastructure job will be tendered soon, too, and project completion is expected in summer, 2015.

Denman and Hornby Island residents have voiced overwhelming opposition to the project since it was first announced years ago. Sixty-seven submissions from the public were received by the commissioner, and he acknowledged the resident opposition, but said the commission is mandated to consider the interests of all

ferry users and taxpayers in the province, as well as the financial sustainability of BC Ferries.

“We conclude that the cable ferry, among the options considered, is the lowest cost option, com-

sis, and a naval architect concluded the design is sound and the vessel will be as reliable as the Quinista.

The commissioner would not say how much the cable ferry will cost to build, as releasing that information

I’m just flabbergasted because the evi❝ dence was so, so powerful to reject, and he didn’t.

Pete Kimmerly ❞ pared to a traditional vessel,” said Macatee, as he noted replacing the traditional vessel (Quinista) with a cable ferry is projected to save $2 million per year in operating costs over the 40-year life of the vessel.

According to a news release from the commission, independent experts looked over BC Ferries’ design and financial analy-

before the procurement process is complete could put BC Ferries at a disadvantage.

Macatee pointed out that while a cable ferry is new and innovative for BC Ferries — this will be the longest saltwater cable ferry in the world — there are 65 cable ferries in Canada.

“They’re used in both salt and fresh water and they’re used even in loca-

tions where ice conditions are a consideration,” he said, adding this ferry has three cables, too, while many have just one.

Hornby resident and past Hornby Ferry senior master Pete Kimmerly is surprised the commissioner gave the project the green light, noting he still has serious concerns around the safety and reliability of a cable ferry being used on that route.

“I’m just flabbergasted because the evidence was so, so powerful to reject (the application), and he didn’t,” said Kimmerly, who has a website at www.sendintheclowns.info, outlining concerns around technical feasibility.

Kimmerly said Friday he will speak to a lawyer about the possibility of a judicial review of the commissioner’s decision.

Denman resident and Denman ferry worker Laura Pope also remains steadfast in her safety- and reliability-related concerns.

“It’s really very sad (Denman Island) will still be stuck with an inferior system and that the island, despite trying its very hard hardest, still wasn’t able to get what it really needed,” said Pope, who organized a petition to Transportation Minister Todd Stone, and handed 1,800 signatures over the Comox Valley MLA Don McRae in the fall to pass along to Stone.

“It was never acknowledged in any way,” she said.

“Eighteen hundred signatures is basically the populations of both Denman and Hornby put together, so I would say that it’s pretty darn close to 100 per cent (of residents opposed).”

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Granny off to Africa Jan Wilderom Record Staff

Billions of dollars are donated each year to thousands of charities around the world.

Ever wonder where your money is going?

Well, Merville resident Tina Filippino is flying over 17 hours to the front lines to see just where the Stephen Lewis Foundation is spending their donated money.

“I start off in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa,” joked Filippino. “I will be heading overnight into the country to visit a program. We spend about eight days in Ethiopia and then I travel to South Africa.”

Filippino is a member of the Merville Grand Mothers delegation and was selected to go on the trip after applying and being nominated by other members of the Grand Mothers group, said Filippino.

“I was pretty surprised to be chosen.

There’s 240 Grand Mother groups and all the possibilities of the people who could be nominated because they only choose 21 out of the whole country.”

Stephen Lewis was a former Canadian politician who then took placement as the Canadian ambassador to the United Nations. In the ‘90s he was the deputy director of UNICEF and his involvement with other nations inspired him to start the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

“In 2006 there was

an AIDS conference in Toronto and Stephen Lewis was part of the meeting,” said fellow Grand Mother Sally Gellard. “After the AIDS pandemic in Africa parents had died. One or both, and it was the grandmothers who raised the children and nobody was recognizing that.

“He (Stephen Lewis) recognized that and about 100 Grand Mothers were sent over to Africa with Aeroplan mile points. Out of that formed a movement.

“A campaign to say Canadian Grand Mothers showing up with African grand mothers to recognize they are going through this time. This hardship.”

What makes this foundation unique to others is the fact there aren’t any intermediaries. There are no Canadians on the ground directing the programs, said Filippino.

“It’s the African Grand Mothers themselves. They organize the programs. They apply for the grant and they run the programs.”

Filippino said she got the inspiration to apply for the trip after going to a tribunal in the fall.

“They brought Grand Mothers over from Africa. Up until then we were raising money because Grand Mothers need our help is kind of how I felt.

These were really powerful advocates. They are really showing us the way and showing us how to stand up and

make a change.

Filippino said the Comox Valley community has been really supportive, as the trip was made possible through fundraising.

“On new year’s day I did a community sing.

I am a choir director (of Letz Sing) and 130 something people showed up so they contributed to get in. They bought goodies and we got a whole lot of money.”

To help fund Filippino’s trip, contact the Stephen Lewis Foundation at www.stephenlewisfoundation. org.

MERVILLE GRAND MOTHER Tina Filippino will leave the comforts of her Comox Valley home to witness firsthand the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation in Africa.

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THRIFTY FOODS RAISED upwards of $13,000 and $2,000 worth of coupons for the Comox Valley Food Bank. From left: Food bank director Paul Macknight, Thrifty managers Andy Carter (downtown) and Jeff Ackinclose (Lerwick and Ryan) and food bank society president Jeff Hampton.

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Hampers help hungry Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Donations help the Comox Valley Food Bank meet the needs of more than 1,200 people each month for emergency food hampers.

One-third of recipients are children.

Each month, client households receive one hamper with a fiveday supply of food.

The food bank’s catchment area extends from Oyster River in the north to Cook Creek in the

south, and includes Denman and Hornby Island residents.

Donations most needed are fresh fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, nuts, dried beans, cheese, eggs, canned goods, juices, toiletries and paper products.

The food bank’s collection and distribution program operates at 1491 McPhee Ave. in Courtenay.

It’s open from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays for hamper distribution. Drop-in service is 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday to Wednesday and Friday. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Homeless get clothing Jan Wilderom Record Staff

Community assistance shines again with literally loads of clothing being donated to homeless people in the Comox Valley area.

Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society along with Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association got a lot of support this year with the Turn Down the Heat campaign.

Dawn to Dawn president Richard Clarke said Comox Valley residents donated “an amazing amount of warm clothing.”

“At the end of the week we collected between us about four carloads of sweaters, jackets, coats, some sleeping bags, blankets, toques, socks and knits.”

Toques were sold from coast to coast with 80 per cent of the proceeds being donated

to local organizations.

For the people who purchased hats there was an ‘on the house’ pancake brunch Feb. 4 to thank the people for their contributions.

Last year, $600 was made on hat sales and this year they hope to make $1,000.

Clarke believes homelessness can be stopped, but it will take a lot more work. “There is an on going need.

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BOB GALLIGAN IS one of the success stories for the Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society.

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The Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society has been able to increase the size of its scattered housing program with funding assistance from the Comox Valley Regional District.

Dawn to Dawn supports marginalized individuals by using rental housing in Courtenay and Comox, including Maple Pool Campsite’s campground facilities.

Regional district funds — which came from a one-time grant from the Vancouver Island Health Authority — have helped the organization exceed its goal of housing 18 clients over a two-year period.

“You’ve made a huge difference to the people we’re housing,” Dawn to Dawn outreach worker Grant Shilling told the CVRD committee of the whole Tuesday.

Since last spring, Dawn to Dawn has housed 23 individuals. Three clients have moved on to school or work and can now afford accommodation.

The society, in turn, has taken on three new clients and maintained its 23-person base.

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And there’s Bob Galligan, also known as Bob the Bum, a recovered alcoholic who lives in a Comox suite after years on the street.

“We’ve been through an awful lot with Bob,” Shilling said, noting an increased number of seniors needing a roof over their heads. “I find it heartbreaking when I deal with seniors I can’t find housing for.”

Dawn to Dawn president Richard Clarke said scattered housing is a “cost-effective way” of ending homelessness. However, grant funding ends in September.

“We can’t replace these funds,” he said, noting a “dire shortage” of one-bedroom and studio apartments.

The program’s average monthly cost over the first year was $14,500. Most clients contribute $375

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District funds contributed $7,250 per month.

Along with housing, the society also offers recreational opportunities including bowling and soccer, for which the CVRD has provided smaller amounts of funding.

Two members of the Maple Pool United street soccer team have attended the past two Homeless World Cup competitions in Mexico and Poland.

Shilling, who started the soccer program, hopes to send a third member to this year’s tournament in Chile.

Shilling has also initiated a book club. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

In its 25 years of existence, Comox Valley Crime Stoppers has received thousands of tips, ranging from “murder to mischief,” the non-profit’s president Stuart Hartman said Tuesday at regional district committee of the whole.

Many tips have helped bring criminals to justice. Some have helped to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars of stolen property, and to seize upwards of $18 million worth of narcotics, the organization says.

But its work is “likely to never be done,” Hartman said.

The committee approved a motion from Courtenay director Bill Anglin to consider funding the local Crime Stoppers program with funds from the Victim Services program. To do so would require a $12,000 annual increase, which would be 29 cents a year for homeowners with property assessed at $300,000.

“I think we’re on the right path with this,” Courtenay director Jon Ambler said.

The bylaw will come back for adoption in the spring.

Crime Stoppers received a $17,000

gaming grant in 2010, but was deemed ineligible for further funds because the organization maintained a financial surplus. An ongoing contribution of $12,000 would suffice to meet its needs.

The CVRD provides $70,000 a year to the Comox Valley Transition Society to deliver the police-based Victim Services program.

Crime Stoppers has also presented to Courtenay and Comox councils, and met with Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird.

••• An ongoing discussion about the Valley’s transit service was deferred to March.

A proposed tax rate for the service this year is about $36 per year for a $300,000 home.

The CVRD maintains public transit is a vital service forming the primary mode of transportation for many people.

But Courtenay director Starr Winchester, noting empty buses, questions the wisdom of continuing to introduce programs that don’t work.

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‘Unhealthy hands’ bad for pianists Piano playing’s bio-mechanics subject of workshop

CANADIAN SINGER/SONGWRITER RAY Materick performs Feb. 26 in downtown Courtenay.

Materick now kinder, gentler The Society For Artistic Development Comox Valley will sponsor a live performance Feb. 26 by Ray Materick and his band.

Materick has long been regarded as one of the great Canadian singer/songwriters.

He recorded his first album Side-streets in 1972 at the age of 23 and has been making an emotional impact on people with his rough and honest vocals and his lyrically unique songs ever since.

His most recent CD, Life and Times (Linus/ Warner Music) is a double disc package that documents the rowdy folk-rock anthems and tender love ballads of the past and showcases them with newer songs crafted from Ray’s life experiences.

“These days I write and sing songs to inspire people to maybe move in a kinder, gentler direction,” says Materick.

“It’s a real treat to team up with my bandmates from back in the day (Bill Cymbala, Terry Bramhall and Glen Foster) and to revisit those songs that made so many folks happy, From what I can tell from rehearsals it’s going to a really

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arms, you will gain an For further informa- tion, see www.comoxunderstanding of ways tion on Kemp-Roth, valleypianosociety.com to rehabilitate your see www.healthypiano. or contact Jill.

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For workshop Piano Society further physical prob- schedule and registralems and continue to enjoy playing piano.

TICKETS EntEr to WIn! The Comox ValFinally, this workley Piano Society is shop is for parents sponsoring Catharine of children who are Kemp-Roth in a workstudying the piano. If shop on strategies for you, like many parents, success in playing the practise with your From classical music to comedy, from a one man play to piano while avoiding child daily, this workan indie band, the Sid Williams Theatre Society is trying to enrich our community with the opportunity to experience a stress or injury to the shop will give you the diverse range of performing arts. hands and arms. understanding of what Catharine refers to You could win tickets to to observe as “healthy/ any of the up and coming this as the biounhealthy performances. mechanics of hands.”

With Go to comoxvalleyrecord.com, enter the Contest Page The workshop is for all piano playing. this knowledge, Pick the Performance and Submit Your Name, that’s it!

Physical effi- piano players. If you have you will be a ciency in play- ever suffered strain of the better helper ing the piano to to your child in avoid injury, to hands or arms, you will gain his/her practice speed learning an understanding of ways time. and to develop to rehabilitate your injury; During the superior musiworkshop day, cality is Kemp- ways to avoid further physiKemp-Roth has Roth’s goal for cal problems and continue to set aside time for students. This enjoy playing piano. individuals who training is are interested in important from a private consulthe very first lesson students, for scales, for tation. These lessons and should be devel- junior, intermediate should be booked by oped and refined over and senior repertoire. contacting Jill at 250She will demon- 890-0342 or jill.myc. the course of a stustrate, by means of comox@gmail.com. dent’s studies.

Catharine shares large screen video, corThis full-day workthis knowledge from rect posture, arm and shop will take place years of training and hand positions draw- Feb. 28 at the Living nd.com neArou i D y e l retraining of piano ing from standard lit- Word Church on Misl a omoxV technique, as she suf- erature at the different sion Hill at 4778 Island www.C fered severe physical levels. You will go away Highway in the Comox injury from playing the with ideas and exer- Valley. cises to use immedipiano incorrectly.

Pantone 306 Pantone 360 Pantone 136 Pantone 187 Kemp-Roth gained ately with all of your her B.Mus. from the students.

The workshop is for University of Calgary and piano teaching all piano players. If certificate the from the you have ever suffered in the Comox Valley Victoria Conservatory strain of the hands or studying under MayLing Kwok. She has performed, accompanied and lectured professionally for many years.

She lives in Victoria, where she teaches piano to beginning through senior students.

Who is this workshop for? All piano teachers.

Catharine will take you through the biomechanics for beginning

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Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8. For more information, phone 250-702-6456.

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Vanier coach Larry Street going into BC Basketball Hall of Fame -- SEE PAGE 12

TRU’s Brad Gunter named Canada West men’s volleyball MVP

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2014

THE GOLD MEDAL ladies team Shantz representing Vancouver Island, left to right: Judy Francis (chair host committee), skip Penny Shantz, vice Sandra Jenkins, second Debbie Pulak, lead Kate Horne.

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THE GOLD MEDAL men’s team Craig representing Vancouver Island left to right: lead Kevin Britt, second Tony Anslow, vice Blair Cusack, skip Wes Craig, Judy Francis (chair host committee).

Island rinks win B.C. seniors curling gold Earle Couper Record Staff

Seven was indeed a lucky number for the winning team’s at the 2014 Tim Hortons B.C. Senior Curling Championships, which ran Feb. 17-22 at the Comox Valley Curling Centre.

Wes Craig (Victoria) swept through the round robin undefeated at 7-0 and beat Craig Lepine (Peace Arch) 8-5 in Saturday afternoon’s final to win the men’s

title while Penny Shantz (Parksville) also went 7-0 and earned a bye to Saturday afternoon’s final, where she defeated Lisa Deputan (Chillliwack) 4-3 to earn the ladies’ title.

Curling with skip Craig were third Blair Cusack, second Tony Anslow and lead Kevin Britt. Joining skip Shantz were third Sandra Jenkins, second Debbie Pulak and lead Kate Horne.

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teers everywhere and the hundreds of supporting fans who showed up to watch the games throughout the week, all contributed to making the championships

a tremendous success,” said host committee chair Judy Francis.

“The visiting curlers and their families from across the province were totally

impressed with the warm welcome and hospitality they received from everyone both at the Comox Valley Curling Centre and throughout the Comox Valley.

“They dined in our restaurants, shopped in our stores and thanks to the beautiful weather, were able to really get out and enjoy the many walkways and sights of the Comox Valley.”

Francis said the Comox

Valley Curling Centre was definitely the place to be for the week and not only do we have gold medals to celebrate with the amazing performances of our Olympic athletes, we also have two gold medals from our Vancouver Island ladies’ and men’s teams as well.

“Congratulations to our curlers, sponsors, volunteers, fans and the entire Comox Valley. You are all winners!” Francis said.

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Street in Basketball Hall of Fame Earle Couper Record Staff

FORMER VANIER TOWHEE stalwart Brad Gunter has been named Canada West men’s volleyball MVP and a first team all-star.

Larry Street is going into the Basketball BC Hall of Fame The personable Street, who has coached at G.P. Vanier for 18 years, will go into the Hall as a builder. Basketball BC announced its 2014 inductees on Feb. 20.

“This is our 12th year for our Hall of Fame inductions and again it is a pleasure to announce the inductees who represent the best of the best in our sport,” said Baseketball BC executive director Lawrie Johns.

“This year’s inductees come in the builder, coach, official, athlete

LARRY STREET

The North Island AAAA senior boys basketball tournament was a jump start to this week’s Island Championships at Port Alberni, and the four games were an excellent indication that Thursday’s start to the Islands will be interesting indeed.

On Friday night, Cowichan Thunderbirds defeated Alberni Armada 78-44. In the other match up, #2 Dover Bay Dolphins played #3 Vanier and the Towhees came out playing their best half of basketball for the year. “Everyone who played contributed in a meaningful way, and we ended the first half with a 46-27 lead,” said

Vanier coach Larry Street.

The second half was a bit different as Chris Wigmore lit up the court with a string of threes, ending the game with 33 points.

But the Nanaimo squad couldn’t get within 10 points of Vanier, and the Towhees came away with a solid 83-73 win.

“What a great team effort it was, where five players were in double figures in points, while two others were one basket away from joining them,” Street said.

Joss Biggins led the scoring with 18 points, Jakob Jungwirth had 17, Bryce Olsen 12 and Colton Derycke had 11. Harry Li

and team categories and represent a number of decades of contribution to our sport.

“We look forward to a great Hall of Fame Gala at the Langley Events Cenre on May 10 to celebrate these inductees as well as recognize other annual

Basketball BC award winners.”

Basketball BC notes Street has made an impact in basketball throughout the province and particularly on Vancouver Island.

As a coach he has been involved for over 35 years including the only coach to take five different high schools to the AAA provincial championships.

He also coached numerous Basketball BC teams including Western Canada Games teams, and other provincial boys and girls teams.

“Larry has given over 900 clinics throughout the province and is currently a certified NCCP clinician.

Towhees off to Islands Gunter earns CanWest MVP The turnaround season of the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men’s volleyball team has resulted in two of their top players being honoured.

Third-year outside hitter Brad Gunter of Courtenay has been named the Canada West Men’s Volleyball Most Valuable Player.

He is the first WolfPack player ever to garner that honour. Gunter was also named a first team Canada West allstar.

Colin Carson (5th year, setter, Prince George, B.C.) has also been named the Canada West nominee for the Dale Iwanozko Student-Athlete Award. That award goes to a player who exhibits outstanding achievement in three areas: volleyball, academics and community involvement.

Carson was also named a second team Canada West all-star.

Gunter was the Canada West’s leading scorer (6.04 points per game) and kills leader (5.31 per game). He was third in service aces (0.40 per game) and had the top kills percent in a single match (5.31 points).

He is seventh in the all time single season record for kills (356) in only 22 matches.

“Brad has been our security blanket this year,” said WolfPack head coach Pat Hennelly, whose team won bronze at the Canada West Final Four on the weekend. “He always gets kills against solid

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double blocks. When he went down with an injury (he tweaked an ankle with two weeks to go in the regular season) we had trouble putting up points.

“When you have someone who has the dominant offensive number that Brad has, he always draws extra attention. He opens up holes for other guys.

He has had a phenomenal year: above expectations for all of us,” Hennelly said. “As a third year guy to put up six points a game and hit .299 kill effiSee TOP, 21

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“Larry has served on many boards and committees including years of service with Basketball BC. The winner of many, many awards and recognitions, Larry continues to coach as well as work for basketball.”

Street played four years at SFU and has competed in four World Master Games, garnering two golds and

a bronze. He has had four of his players play professional basketball.

Other 2014 Hall of Fame inductees include Bob Burtwell and Spencer McKay (athletes), the 1954-55 Alberni Athletics and 1954-55 Vancouver Eilers (teams), Mike Thomson (official) and Bruce Enns (coach).

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This year’s BC Seniors Games are being hosted by the City of Langley from Sept.

9-13. So it’s time to get yourself and your dart team together and enter.

Men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles as well as mixed doubles are available for play. All entrants must be at least 55 years old to participate, with two age categories available: 55-64 and 65-plus.

Playdowns to determine who represents Zone 2 are scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Filberg seniors centre in Courtenay. A light lunch will be provided.

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Top award

Yetis eyeing sweep

Continued from 12

Earle Couper Record Staff

They may or may not have packed snow shovels to help get the team bus over the Malahat, but the Comox Valley Glacier Kings probably didn’t head south Monday night without a broom.

The North Division champion Icemen took a 3-0 lead in their best-ofseven Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League opening round playoff series against South Island #5 Saanich Braves into George Pearkes Arena on Feb. 24, looking for a win to advance to the VIJHL semifinals against the winner of the Campbell River Storm (N2) vs.

Nanaimo Buccaneers (N3) series.

After taking the opener in their series with the Braves 4-2 on Feb. 18 at home, the Yetis won 7-2 on Feb. 20 in Saanich and 5-1 on Feb. 22 in Courtenay to grab a stranglehold on the series. Should Saanich extend the series, Game 5 goes tonight (Feb. 25) in Courtenay with game time 7:45 p.m. at Comox Valley Sports Centre Arena #1.

GLACIER KINGS’ TAYLOR Bowman eludes Braves’ Chris Carpentier during Saturday night VIJHL tilt at the Comox Valley Sports Centre.

PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY Snow may have kept a lot of fans away from Saturday night’s Game 3 in Courtenay, and it seemed the Yetis were hibernating through the first two periods as the Braves netted the only goal of the opening frame and were still up 1-0 after two. But the Icemen heated up in the third, scoring three early goals and two late ones.

First star Eric Margo led the way with one goal and two assists, second star Liam Shaw tallied twice and third star Blake Pearson kicked out 16 shots to earn the win.

Three power-play goals boosted the G-Kings to their 7-2 win in Game 2 on Feb. 20 in Saanich.

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Michael Hails picked up the win in net. Comox Valley out-shot Saanich 36-27 and led 3-1 after one period and 6-2 after two.

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ciency for the year, being in the top 10 in aces and digs. It is great for Brad to be named MVP. It is an ongoing improvement process for Brad and I think the ceiling is still higher for him.”

Hennelly continued: “ We are excited for the MVP honour for Brad.

His hard work and dedication has paid off.

We think bigger and better stuff is ahead for Brad. His points per game and kill efficiency is a Canada West record.”

The coach believes Gunter’s ‘break out’ season was thanks in part to a starting role he had last summer with Canada’s Junior National Team. “When you get a chance to represent your country it is always a highlight.

Brad didn’t make the team the previous year.

“He rededicated himself in the gym and increased his vertical. He focused in on improving all aspects of his game: serving, defence and blocking. That was huge.

I think playing with and against some of the best players in the world helps your selfconfidence.

“Brad doesn’t have a big ego about his talent: he is humble in his approach to the game.

This summer saw him realize how good he is and how good he can be.”

SIDE OUTS Canada West award winners are now finalists for national awards, to be handed out by Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) at the 2014 national championship, hosted Feb. 27 to March 1 at the University of Calgary ...

– TRU WolfPack

Islands up next Continued from 12

from Victoria. Alberni (N4) will play S#1 Claremont of Victoria.

The second game was the third this year between Cowichan of Duncan and Vanier.

Cowichan got off to a solid first half lead, up 37-24 at the break.

The third quarter stayed somewhat the same, and in the fourth the Towhees came alive, coming within six points at the twominute mark.

“Unfortunately, we couldn’t score when it counted down the

stretch and lost 71-63,” Street said.

Dewitt led the way with 13 points and five rebounds. Derycke added 10 points and five assists. Jordan Balon came off the bench and potted 10 points, netting 5-of-6 free throws along the way. Biggins scored 11 points.

First-round Islands match-ups Thursday feature Cowichan vs.

Belmont, Vanier vs.

Oak Bay, Dover Bay vs.

Mount Doug, and Claremont vs. Alberni.

– Vanier Towhees

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Inno was born in Haarlem, Holland and moved to Canada in 1954 and then to Courtenay in 1956.

He was predeceased by his parents August and Maria Schaefer in Germany and his daughter Sonja. Inno is survived by his wife, Ann of 57 years, and son Ray Schaefer of Courtenay. Four granddaughters, Melonie (Trevor), Amber (Shane), Carlee and Whitney. Great grandsons Caleb, Jarod, and great granddaughter, Mila. He also leaves brothers Fritz (Gertrude), Siegfried (Lizzie), sister Helena, all of Germany, brother in law Ed Walda (Joanne) of Courtenay and many nieces and nephews.

Inno was a Master European Pastry Baker. He and his wife owned and operated the Courtenay Bakery for 37 years, before retiring in 2000. Inno was very well known for the Black Forest Cakes and Christmas Stollen, for only the best of ingredients would do.

In his early years he climbed many mountains on Vancouver Island and in the U.S. and Mexico. Inno had a special passion for the Comox Glacier climbing it 18 times, and exploring the deepest caves on Vancouver Island. He truly loved the outdoors, and skiing Forbidden Plateau along with many many ski hills with his buddies. He also had the travel bug, travelling with his wife to many countries and enjoying the cruiseship life.

We will miss him dearly, and so will our community. We would like to thank, very much, Dr. Daws and nurses of the 3rd floor making Inno’s final days as comforting as possible.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community online at: LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0.

Or by email to: hr@sapphireinc.net.

UP TO $400 cash daily. FT & PT outdoors, Spring/Summer work. Seeking honest, hardworking staff. Visit us online: PropertyStarsJobs.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES $1000 A week mailing brochures from home! Helping Home-Workers since 2001. No experience required. Start Immediately! Visit us online: www.mailingnetwork.net GET FREE Vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES LOOKING TO hire and train 3 new Realtors. Apply to Earl Costello or Gregg Hart - Royal LePage in the Comox Valley.

250-334-3124 PUT YOUR experience to work - The job service for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Free for candidates.

Register now online at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call Toll-Free: 1-855-286-0306.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

J. RYBACHUK & Sons Trucking LTD has an immediate opening for a logging truck driver in the Sparwood/Elko area. Previous quad logger experience required.

Fax resume to 250-425-0505 or e-mail to rybtrk@telus.net.

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

HELP WANTED NOW HIRING FOR POSITION IN MANAGEMENT for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location.

Guaranteed $12/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Phone 1-866472-4339 today for an interview or send a resume to careers@fchsk.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL LEEMAR EXCAVATOR Components Requires a Red Seal certified Heavy Duty Mechanic for in house and offsite repairs for a variety of West Coast Equipment. Successful applicants will have a minimum of 2 years work experience, be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license with an air endorsement ticket. Welding experience is an asset. Leemar is located in Parksville and services Vancouver Island. We offer a competitive benefits package dependent on experience. Please fax resumes to 250-248-4404 Attn: Shop foreman or by email to danielle@leemar.ca

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

LEGAL SERVICES

OSAKA SUSHI & Domo Japan (Courtenay) looking for a P/T Server and Cashier. Drop off resumes to Domo Japan, #209-444 Lerwick Rd.

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

HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Carriers Needed

Substitute Carrier Needed

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COMOX

Fisheries Coordinator HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Chiropractic Office Assistant Comox Chiropractic Centre currently has an opening for a medical office assistant.

We are a busy, multi-practitioner office of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy.

Experience in Medical Office billing, Microsoft Word and Excel, medical terminology, and multi line telephone systems. This is a procedural based practice with training provided.

To apply for this position and receive more information, please respect our office hours and call on Tues., Feb 25, 2014 between 12:30 and 1:30, or Wed Feb 26, 2014, between 9:00am and 10:00am. 250-339-4433.

The Quatsino First Nation is seeking the services of a full-time Fisheries Coordinator.

Quatsino First Nation is located at the northern end of Vancouver Island, 13 kilometers south-west of Port Hardy, B.C. Due to impacts of natural resources management policies implemented by both the federal and provincial governments, we have established a Lands and Resources department. The management of the ďŹ sheries resource will be an integral part, and managed in a manner that is more consistent with Quatsino values and principles.

POSITION TITLE: QFN Fisheries Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY: The Fisheries Coordinator will coordinate all technical activities related to ďŹ sheries, marine stewardship, ďŹ sh habitat restoration, marine monitoring and ďŹ sh culture programs and services with the QFN traditional territories and waters.

Reporting to the Band Administrator, and in conjunction with team members from the Lands and Resources department: • •

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • • •

NOW HIRING Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed the safety of employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC (Northern Vancouver Island)

AREA FORESTER

(Mainland Coast Forest Operations) Detailed job postings can be viewed at

www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneĂ°ts package.

If you believe that you have the skills and qualiĂ°cations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle reply in conĂ°dence to: Human Resources Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

• • • • •

Coordination of policy and program development in the area of ďŹ sheries management and related activities Management of QFN’s Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy agreement with DFO Management of other related contracts, including Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Environment Canada Responsibility for ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of marine vessels, vehicles and related equipment Reect Quatsino First Nation position and interests when representing at external events Support for Quatsino Council portfolio holders including developing brieďŹ ng notes and correspondence, providing technical advice at meetings, and related activities Participation in negotiation of ďŹ sheries and marine resources management related protocol agreements with neighboring First Nation communities Developing proposals for implementing marine resource stewardship goals Participation in referral and consultation processes (corporate, province, federal governments) as developed by the QFN Participation in development of human resources (QFN) in continually expanding opportunities for participation in ďŹ sheries management activities Represent the Quatsino First Nation in regional and provincial FN organizations and committees Collaborate with QFN Development Corporation in aquaculture and ďŹ sheries-related business ventures

REQUIREMENTS: • Knowledge of Quatsino culture • Extensive knowledge in ďŹ sheries and marine resources management as related to First Nation • Knowledge of ďŹ sh biology • Knowledge of Environmental impact assessment legislation • Good written and verbal presentation skills • Human resource and project management skills • Budget management • Valid BC Driver’s License • Ability to pass a Criminal Records Check EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Degree or Diploma in Fisheries Management or Environmental Sciences or related ďŹ eld and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SALARY: Based on QFN wage scale (dependent on education and experience) Please provide two references that are directly familiar with your ďŹ sheries management work experience.

Please send application by February 28, 2014 at 4 p.m. to:

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Email: twilson@quatsinofn.ca Fax: (250) 949-6249

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CARPENTRY

250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified.

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

GARDENING

RTE #653 Forester, Mason, Gardener, Slater, Painter, & Coach Pl. CUMBERLAND RTE #713 Ulverston, Windemere, 4th, 5th & 7th St circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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BUSINESS SERVICES

250-338-0725

HELP WANTED - Local people needed! Simple, flexible online work. FT/PT. Internet needed. Very easy. No experience required! Guaranteed income! No fees. Genuine! Start immediately. Visit online at: www.OnlineHelp4Cash.com

We are an equal opportunity employer.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

NEWSPAPER

Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVE. COURTENAY

PERSONAL SERVICES ESCORTS AVAILABLE in Comox - Incall Massage for Men. Call Nicole 250-218-0182. CV Massage

FINANCIAL SERVICES

A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Fall Clean-up specials.

Hedges, fruit trees+ gutters.

Pat, 250-218-4597.

MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery.

Full repair service.

Ring sizing while you wait.

Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay.

250-871-0606

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

PETS POULTRY

YOUNGER LAYING hens.

Most are laying still. $5/bird Peace & Carrots Farm. Call (250)337-4030.

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Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple.

Your credit / age / income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FOOD PRODUCTS

REAL FREE range eggs.

Brown tasty eggs at Peace & Carrots Farm. (250)337-4030

FREE ITEMS

FREE: WINE making equipment; carboys, bottles, filter, tubing etc. (250)335-1081.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOOD full dry cords. Fir or mixed Fir/Hem. 250-702-3959 or 250-898-8896.

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REAL ESTATE

FURNITURE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CHESTERFIELD SET $300. 6 piece kitchen set $100. Bookcase $50. Cell: 250-609-2307 Phone: 250-331-4180 ROXTON MAPLE dinning room set; round table with 2 leaves, 4 chairs with glass door hutch on buffet. Excellent condition. Asking $900. Call (250)722-3204.

WILLIS & COMPANY piano, beautiful condition, $1000.

Lazy-boy chair, good condition. $300. Glass-top coffee table $150. No reasonable offer refused. (250)338-1970 after 6pm

GARAGE SALES KIWANIS CLUB of COURTENAY “Gigantic Junktique Sale” Fri. Feb. 28th 6pm-8pm Sat. Mar. 1st 8am-11am at St. George’s United Church Hall corner of 6th Street & Fitzgerald, Courtenay QUALICUM BEACH NORTH 1900 Ashling Road (Meadowood area) Friday Feb. 28, 10am-6pm.

Saturday Mar 1,10am-6pm.

Sunday Mar 2, 10am-1pm.

Complete contents of home: Quality furniture, modern appliances, leather designer furniture, custom built bar, wide screen tv’s & other electronics, commercial playground set, household goods, lots of collectibles. Too much to list.

Everything goes!!

Pay by Visa or Master Card Photos posted at www.estateliquidators.ca

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!” 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 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital.

No-step entry. $195,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.

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HOMES FOR RENT

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts”

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ROYSTON - 4347 Briardale Rd. 1816 sqft (main floor: 1066 spft). 3 bdrm/1 bath up, 1 bdrm/1 bath down. Ph: 250871-5222 Earl or Jeanette

HOUSES FOR SALE 636 NICHOLS RD. To be moved. New shake roof house in good shape. Contact Calvin.

250-202-8621

REDUCED! 2896 Apple Dr. Located in the heart of Willow Point. This 1478 sqft rancher offers 4bdrms, 2bths, newer kitchen, roof & flooring. Private fenced yard, RV parking. $249,900. Kim: 250-923-6503 http://sites.google.com/site/ 2896appledrive

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

CUSTOM BUILT Cedar Mobile Home - 10’ x 36’ 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

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

BRAIDWOOD MANOR ground flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, patio, res. pkg., N/S, cat ok.

Avail. Immed. $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 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 WALK TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg. N/S, No pets.

Avail. Mar. 1 - $850/mth TRUMPETER’S LANDING 1 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath, 6 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Mar. 1 - $900/mth.

ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. $725/mth.

Call Res. Mgr. 250-334-8602.

PIERCY CREEK ESTATES 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,200/mth CAMELOT COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, res. pkg, storage, N/S, small dog neg. w/ref.

Avail. Mar. 10 - $800/mth

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

SEE OUR FULL AD ON PAGE A6

Briggs & Stratton Log splitter, 38 ton capacity $1500 O.B.O. Please call 250-338-1242

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: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

RENTALS

TOWNHOUSES

LARGE BASEBALL hat collection for sale - best offer.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

RENTALS

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HITACHI 2-TON electric hoist $1500.obo. Inglis programmable stove $350.obo. Frigidaire 16.5 cu.ft. fridge w/freezer $200.obo Kenwood over/under w/d $250.obo. All white. Wood stove + two pipes $450. 250-890-1071

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$600 STUDIO. Avail. close to college. Bright spacious, freshly painted, pets on approval.

FMI pleas call 250-702-5339

ELECTRIC HANDICAP lift chair with massage feature, light beige, like new hardly used. Asking $1300. Call (250)339-3766.

ANTIQUES Antique round solid wood coffee table 33” diam. Antique gramma-phone; Victrola tall cabinet type, 2 oak bar stools, bar fridge, oil lamp 18”h, Antique oak cabinet 44”w x 18”d and misc items.

Call 250757-2007.

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in wellrespected, adult-oriented building. Close to downtown, and ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Arran House is well managed and maintained, and offers a friendly and secure atmosphere. House cat is accepted with pet deposit. Non-smoking building.

2 AND 3 BEDROOM available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets.

Security deposit and 2 rental reference required.

250-334-3078

250-334-9717

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

ANDERTON ARMS

200 Back Road, Courtenay

426 Anderton Ave, Courtenay

1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Cozy 1 Bdrm. in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown. 2 rental references required. Sorry no pets.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

Call 250-334-9717

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay Spacious 2 & 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

CONDOS VANRIDGE MANOR

BEECHER MANOR

123 Back Road, Courtenay

1045 Cumberland Road

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown. 2 bedroom unit features 1.5 baths. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-703-2570

Call 250-334-9717 to view

RUTHERFORD MANOR

ST. BRELADES

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

1 & 2 bdrm suites available. Reasonable rent includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.

call Donna 250-334-9667 to view

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

Call 250-338-7449

PACIFIC COURT

www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS CHERRY WOOD MANOR 900+ sqft 1 bdrm units in secured entry bldg; masterbdrms w/walk-in closets; 2 appl w/on site laundry & large patio areas; starting from $625 inc. FREE HEAT &HOT WATER; N/S; N/P; Immed. poss. avail.

ULVERSTON MANOR Spacious 2 bdrm suite in secured entrance bldg, located near Cumberland Hospital & downtown core; incl 2 appls, & on site coin-op laundry; $675/mth. Imm. possession avail.

TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES

PINE PLACE Fresh & bright 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhome offers great living space & excellent proximity to all amenities; incls shopping, NIC & rec. 2 bdm, 1 bath,plus storage. Small pet cons. w/ dep. $775/mth. Avail imm.

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay Available immediately 1 & 2 bedrooms available in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required. To View, Call 250-871-3431

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

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900SQ FT shop ideal for storage or business, private and secure. Call (250)898-7228.

910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth

HOMES FOR RENT 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.

BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd. LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO. Very spacious corner suite. Unique floor plan. Nicely appointed with in suite washer/dryer, full sized appliances.

Very well maintained, mature adult building. Security entry. One of Courtenay’s finest. Three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. LARGE ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious.

Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

BERKSHIRE MANOR 825 Harmston Ave. CORNER TWO BEDROOM spacious and recently renovated. Unique floor plan. Full sized appliances.

Private deck. In suite storage. Security entry. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

FAIRMONT 432-11th Street A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in mature adult building three blocks from downtown. Fresh, recent renovation. All new appliances. Unique, bright corner layout. Security entry. Large private deck. This is a very attractive and unique suite. Call David @ 250338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

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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

SUITES, LOWER 250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

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. – $1,175/mth COMOX CLASSIC 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, wood floors, coved ceilings, mountain & partial water views, landscaping incld., Avail. Immed. - $1,300/mth BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, hot tub, sauna, 2 decks, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. $1,700/mth PUNTLEDGE PARK 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, woodstove, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Mar. 1 $1,250/mth

NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE hydro, cable & wifi. N/S, No Partiers. $775/mo. 250-756-9746.

APARTMENTS 303-1912 Comox Ave 2 Bed 2 Bath 6 Appliances $1200/mth Avail Jan 1st Duplex/Townhouse 1130A 2nd St 3 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 4 Appliances $1000/mth Avail immed

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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.

1989 BUICK Lesabre.

Good 3.8 engine, newer battery, 4 good tires. $1000 O.B.O. For more information please call 250-339-3512

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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2105A Urquhart 2 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1050/mth Avail Jan 1st 7-158 Back Rd 2 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 4 Appliances $775/mth Avail Jan 1st 8-1720 13th St 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $775/mth Avail Feb 1st

1997 MAZDA, 7 passenger 4wd automatic. 298000 km. 4 snow tires on rims, well maintained, runs well, back up camera. Good work horse.

Asking $2300.

Phone 250-752-2249

HOUSES 1905 Coleman Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1300/mth Avail Nov 15th MOBILE HOME 1510 Anderton Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1100/mth Avail Jan 1st

2005 PT CRUISER Gold. Like new. Lots of speed. Automatic.

Have car history. $5500.

250-202-1297

TRUCKS & VANS

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

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

1991 FORD AEROSTAR V6 3.0 L, For Sale, New Heater Core, New Water Pump, New Housing Gasket, New Muffler 1200 OBO. Call 250-337-8169 2003 GMC Sierra 4x4 Pick-up - blue. Good mechanical cond.

240,000 KM. $3500.00 Firm.

Please call 250-338-1242.

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Soccer academy set to go The first meeting of the Vancouver Island Soccer Academy on Feb. 16 was well-attended by lots of familiar faces and a few new faces.

The registration process has been initiated online and will continue in the week ahead.

Importantly, there will be a second meeting on Friday, Feb. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Old House Village and Spa in the meeting room to finalize the registration process and size the players for clothing. All parents and players must be present at this meeting to discuss the training times and days one last time before we set the wheels in motion.

Importantly, there will be several additions to the coaching staff for 2014 as we build towards a more professional development model: • Shel Brodsgaard is the founder of the Vancouver Island Soccer Academy (est. 2013).

Shel is a National B License Certified Coach. Currently, Shel is the VIPL Riptides Soccer Development Coordinator, Kwalikum Secondary School Soccer Center for Excellence Director, Oceanside Youth Soccer Society Technical Director and founder of Denman Island Residential Summer Soccer Camps (est. 2000).

He is also the former Canadian Soccer Association National Teams Goalkeeper Coach (2000-2006) and recently spent a season with Toronto FC in the MLS as the Sports Performance Analyst (2012). Shel has been involved with the game at all levels and thoroughly enjoys being

involved with the players, parents and coaches in the North Island.

• Ken Garraway is a National B License Certified Coach, BCSA Course Conductor and former BCSA Provincial Team Coach. Ken also played for the Canadian Men’s World Cup Team in 1986.

Ken is a fantastic coach with a wonderful sense of humor.

His sessions are lively, intense, demanding and educational. Ken’s involvement with any youth soccer organization brings forward the level of professionalism both on and off the field.

• Jamie Fales is a National B License Certified Coach and NCCP Level Four Theory Certified. Jamie is a graduate of the National Coaching Institute in Victoria and was a member of the Canadian Women’s National Team Support Staff from 2003-2007.

Jamie has extensive coaching experience and was a captain for the Canadian National Team in his youth.

Jamie exudes passion for the game and is a tremendous motivator for youth. His sessions are full of life and love for the game- there are few who can match the energy Jamie puts out when working with kids.

• Bruno CH Munger will be running the Keeners Program for the 2003-2004-2005 players. Bruno is a former national team handball player and soccer enthusiast. He created a successful campaign for the Keeners through the CVUSC and will continue to do so under the VISA banner. His

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first project will be to return to Vancouver in early April to compete with both the Keeners and Keeners-Lite in a tournament.

• Marc St. Jules is the owner/operator of “The Cave.” Marc is a highly successful and effective personal trainer. He will bring a level of professionalism to the training and development of our academy athletes with his “cleats” program.

Marc spent the winter

working with several of the VIPL age groups and recently ran a very successful campaign with a select group of 2002-born players from the academy. The players will benefit tremendously from these workouts which will be included in the training times.

“We look forward to another exciting spring!” Brodsgaard said.

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THE VANCOUVER ISLAND Soccer Academy is gearing up for another exciting spring session. There is an important meeting Friday, Feb. 28 for all players and parents.

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Students, Filberg join forces North Island College business administration students are taking their skills to the community this year to help local businesses and organizations succeed.

Mo Mackendrick, president of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association, is a repeat customer.

The non-profit association has opened its doors to NIC’s Advanced Entrepreneurship students the past three years, saving thousands of dollars that can otherwise be used to restore the lodge, build new stages, and help the park remain a community resource for years to come.

Every winter for the past eight years, teams of students act as consultants to businesses with the goal of creating a detailed report with recommendations and an implementation plan.

Rheana Watterson enrolled in the postdegree diploma in business administration to strengthen her skill set. The advanced entrepreneurship class gave her practical consulting experience and an opportunity to support her community.

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Bill Parkinson, NIC instructor and school of business department chair, says it’s important students have opportunities to connect with the community and showcase their skills.

“These students are just months away from

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graduating with their bachelor of business administration degree or post-degree diploma in business management,” Parkinson said. “After four years, they’re ready.”

NIC’s School of Business has grown exponentially in the last eight years, offering a range of flexible courses and programs for students who want to specialize in everything from human resource management

to global business, accounting, marketing and more.

“Our community partnerships with Filberg Park and other local organizations are vital for students,” said Parkinson. “Many of them will start as co-op or internship students and end up contributing greatly either as employees or independent business operators. We are training the next generation of business leaders on the North Island.”

To partner with the School of Business, email Parkinson at bill. parkinson@nic.bc.ca. www.nic.bc.ca/ business

Can companies change with times?

According to several industry indicators and government reports, construction activity on Vancouver Island is going to increase dramatically and then sustain for at least 10 years. In order to make the most of those conditions the Vancouver Island Construction Association informs and educates members about the new economy, and alternative best practices and business approaches.

That strategy includes member meetings featuring industry leaders and compelling topics. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, VICA hosts an information event from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old House Hotel in Courtenay.

Own the Opportunity focuses on challenges that often accompany opportunities and how the Island-based industry can adapt.

“The John Hart and North Island Hospital projects are early examples of a new era of infrastructure and business processes that will usher in $25 billion in projects on

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Valley needs curling

After finishing atop the Olympic medal standings in 2010, Canadians didn’t quite own the podium in Sochi.

While host Russia made a late charge to emerge first at its own Games, Canada gamely seized third place – just behind Norway and just above the USA. Among the late medals earned by our athletes were golds in men’s and women’s hockey as well as men’s and women’s curling.

Canadians rightly pride themselves on being international powerhouses in these sports, but it is a striking achievement to sweep all four gold medals.

It’s hard to conceive how hockey could have a higher profile in this country, but curling is another matter.

A nerdy sister to hockey’s homecoming queen image in this country, curling rarely gets the credit it deserves.

The roaring game nonetheless has its share of fans in Canada – and a history of outstanding players.

Comox Valley resident Lindsay Sparkes, who coached the Sandra Schmirler rink to its third straight world title in 1997, was a heck of a curler herself.

How must she feel about the state of the Comox Valley Curling Club building at the Exhibition Grounds? The more-than-50-year-old year building has a leaky roof and a failing ice plant.

There’s a history of Canadian youth being inspired by Olympic performances such as those of skier Nancy Greene (1968), speed skater Gaetan Boucher (1984) and swimmer Alex Baumann (1984).

Registration in certain sports can mushroom after a legendary performance on the world’s biggest athletic stage.

It would be a shame after Canada’s two curling medals if Comox Valley kids were inspired to take up the game, only to find there is nowhere to play.

How many Canadian communities of more than 60,000 people have no viable curling rink?

After all, the long road to the Olympics begins at home. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Record Question of the Week This week: Twenty-nine per cent of respondents so far say they will do something to support Pink Shirt Day. The anti-bullying focal point happens Feb. 26 so there’s still time. Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote on the mainpage.

Merville Grand Mother Tina Filippino is going to Africa to witness how the Stephen Lewis Foundation is spending donated money.

Two Canadian Armed Forces members have been arrested in conjunction with a Facebook page that reputedly spreads hate.

Liquor laws costing millions

Dear editor, The Yap report has recommended that liquor be sold in grocery stores.

This policy will not be revenue neutral. It’s sickening that the BC Liberals will hand Jimmy Pattison and other grocery chain executives a gift of $100 million a year courtesy of the taxpayers.

I got this stunning number from the owner of the Denman Island General Store (he doesn’t advertise that he has a graduate degree in economics, which he studied in Australia, Canada, the USA and Japan). The 2012/13 annual report of the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) shows that annual liquor sales in B.C. are about $3 billion, and it made a profit of about $930 million from those sales (about 31.5-percent profit).

The report says that the LDB provides about $1 billion to the province’s revenues. Assuming that the grocery stores take 20 per cent of that $3 billion of liquor sales away from the BC Liquor Stores, they will sell $600 million, right? If that $600 million worth was sold in BC Liquor Stores, the government would have made 31.5-per-cent profit on the $600 million. This equals $189 million.

But instead, the LDB will

charge the grocery stores only 16 per cent of $600 million (or up to 30 per cent depending upon the model they adopt). That’s $96 million. That is a $93-million shortfall to the provincial revenue stream. ($189 million less $96 million = $93 million). Not

Dear editor, With rhetoric seeming to be heating up on the railway front, a movement has begun to try to help things get on track (pun intended).

Your readers can go to www. vifreightbyrail.ca and send, or sign up to be included in, a weekly letter to VIA Rail and Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) encouraging the two parties to conclude their negotiations.

Whether those negotiations

produce an agreement or not, who knows?

However, VIA Rail and SVI have both responded to the first two weeks of letters with VIA insisting the money is not enough and SVI providing a BC Safety Authority letter saying it is.

Clearly there is an impasse in these negotiations and the public, and railway, is effectively being held hostage. This is not fair to the provincial, federal and local governments that agreed to the funding, nor is it fair to the

Even if in the first ❝ year there is a five-per-cent

drop in BC Government Liquor store sales because of liquor being sold in grocery stores that is a $25 million hit to the BC government revenue stream.

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Graham Hayman hard math but he had to explain it to me several times! There is a loss from taxes, too.

The grocery stores following the Alberta model (cheaper liquor!) will be discounting the price of liquor from B.C. liquor store prices by at least 10 per cent. The current provincial tax (social services tax) is 10 per cent. If that $600 million worth of liquor were instead sold by BC Liquor Stores, the province would get $60 million in taxes.

However, by discounting 10 per cent, the grocery stores would be selling the same liquor for $540 million (10 per cent of $600 million = $60 million; $600 million less $60 million = $540 million). That means the province would only be getting $54 million (10 per cent of $540 million = $54 million) in taxes.

That is $6 million less than if the same liquor was sold in BC Liquor Stores. $6 million plus $93 million = $99 million (roughly $100 million). What does $100 million of government revenue do for us?

It’s equal to: 125 family doctors, (MSP average payments of $240,000 to general practitioners) = $30 million PLUS 220 teachers ($70,000 average annual salary each) = $15.4 million PLUS almost 50,000 hospital beds (average of $1,100 per bed/night per year) = $55 million. Even if in the first year there is a five-per-cent drop in BC Government liquor store sales because of liquor being sold in grocery stores that is a $25 million hit to the BC government revenue stream (about 30 doctors PLUS 55 teachers PLUS roughly 15,000 hospital beds). Enough to make you sick, right?

Graham Hayman, Denman Island

Railway, public being held hostage

people of Vancouver Island.

Two years is far too long for any negotiation, especially when there are provisions for mediation.

So if your readers would like things to just get over and done with, I encourage them to go to www.vifreightbyrail.ca and participate in the weekly letter campaign pressuring these two companies to talk. The letters will be sent until a resolution is Chris Alemany, achieved.

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Four near airport legally opposing greater good Dear editor, Mary Smith’s letter (Record, Feb. 18) expresses some well-founded concern regarding our airport.

Mary asks some good questions concerning the airport’s future operations.

We all agree that a solution must be quickly found to resolve the stalemate between four property owners on Kye Bay Road and the airport and we

believe airport CEO Fred Bigelow is doing everything he can to resolve a situation he did not ask for when he took over airport operations last year.

We also believe MP John Duncan is doing what he can to help resolve the situation, which is indeed holding our community and his constituency hostage.

If one drives down Kye Bay Road, the trees that

have been topped where owners who have elected to co-operate with the airport and thus support their community are obvious.

The ones that remain untopped are the problem, although one wonders why, because they do not seem much higher than trees that have been topped.

However, the approximately 10 feet that must be taken off the top of a few trees on four proper-

ties is the issue that is holding our community hostage.

It is interesting to note that the heron colony that was the reason originally cited by the four property owners in the area for leaving their trees untouched is no longer there. The herons departed when marauding eagles began attacking their nesting area. In fact the colony migrated elsewhere

will affect Canada’s future. We have a right to know exactly what is involved and have a say in what is agreed to.

Canadian taxpayers are already paying $160 million in claims by foreign companies through the NAFTA Deal (negotiated in secret) plus a further $2.5 billion in ongoing claims. There is also $250 million by Lone Pine Resources and $500 million threatened by Ely Lily.

All of this could have gone to social programs Harper is busy cutting.

If the Trans Pacific

Partnership is signed as it now is, we can expect many more if Canada tries to impose its environmental, work-safety and building codes on the inevitable Chinese companies that will move into Canada.

I also object to cuts being made to essential services — the CBC, health care, education, aboriginal affairs, social services, veterans services, the post office and many more.

People are becoming desperate — children are going hungry, government services are dete-

Dear editor, Fiscal responsibility or ?

For seven years in a row the Conservatives have run a deficit budget.

Here is what the federal government has chosen to spend our money on: • $8.2 million spent by the Prime Minister’s Office with its largest and highest-paid staff in Canadian history.

Spending in 2013 increased by seven per cent. (source:

Jason Fekete, Postmedia News, Oct. 13, 2013).

• $14.8 million spent in 2013 on advertising for the “Economic Action Plan” even though the program ended in 2011. (Globe and Mail, Jan. 25, 2014.)

• The Harper government spent $28 million promoting the War of 1812 and cut $35 million from Veteran’s Affairs.

• Over $298 million spent

on taxpayerpaid government advertising since 2009-2010.

• Since 2006 when Harper came to power, the Conservatives have given $60 billion in major tax breaks/subsidies to corporations, costing the government in lost revenues an average of $7.5 billion per year. This could have gone toward repairing our deteriorating roads, bridges and

community, but apparently they are exercising their rights within the law.

When I was a young person and an issue became apparent that was vital to the greater good of the community, property expropriation would have been demanded. Perhaps it is long past the time that this option should be put on the table.

Maureen Hunter, Courtenay

Thanks for the wheels

Harper out of line Dear editor, Prime Minister Stephen Harper is overstepping his rights.

How dare he take a group of your evangelical friends and “hangers-on” to Israel at our expense? I don’t care what his personal religious beliefs are but he has no right to impose them on us.

He does not represent all Canadians — he should remember that.

However, other more important matters of great concern to Canadians are his secret negotiations in trade deals that

to a more favourable and safer nesting site quite some time ago. That being the case, one wonders what the four property owners who stand against their entire community are now citing as a reason to save their trees from having a few feet taken off the top.

It is unfortunate that our rule of law allows these four property owners to legally oppose the greater good for an entire

Stephen Harper

riorating, employees are not being paid on time, creating great stress on families.

Stable full-time jobs are hard to find — the country is in a mess.

Doesn’t Mr. Harper ever stop to think that the Canada he is creating is the Canada he is going to leave to his children.

Ann Andrews, Black Creek

Here’s how Tories spent our cash

infrastructure, creating more jobs.

• $1.5 billion in cuts to the environment by 2016. Thirty-five government libraries closed.

• Five oil spill response offices closed across Canada.

• 8.4-per-cent cut to rail transportation safety.

• 99 per cent of riI call it short-sighted fiscal irresponsibility.

Susanna Kaljur, Courtenay

Dear editor, I want to thank MLA Don McRae and his government for funding Wheels for Wellness on Vancouver Island.

The funding allows that group to have many vans, pay for gas and the insurance for the vehicles.

The service is then provided by community-spirited volunteers who give door-to-door service to people who need transportation of more than 60 kilometres to a medical appointment.

Especially since we live in a rural community this is a very

Dear editor, I’m asking MPs John Duncan and Gail Shea for information about the cutbacks in MCTS (Canadian Coast Guard’s Marine Communications and Traffic Services) announced a couple of years ago.

At the time of the announcements we were told that due to technological upgrades there were fewer centres and fewer employees required to run the service.

As a longtime community volunteer with Scouts Canada I lead youth on outdoor adventures on and near the ocean regularly. Part of what I do requires me to know how to access assistance in the event of an emergency.

Having fewer resources to call upon when needed is certainly not putting my mind at ease.

When I prepare to

take other people’s children on an outing, what can I tell the parents about the risks?

As we are nearing the end of the time period announced to put these changes into operation, I’d like to find out what’s happening.

Ed Tickner, Comox

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I also want to commend executive director Don Buchner for his superb administration of the service.

While working with the SOS (Support Our Seniors) Comox Valley group in the past 10 years, I have worked with many seniors who have used this service and who wouldn’t have been able to get to medical appointments without it.

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A “BAND MOB” by the Cumberland Marching Band thanked village residents the Fergussons for being such great supporters.

Backers mobbed by marching band The Cumberland Marching Band said thank you this week by “band mobbing” a very special annual donor.

The Fergussons of

Cumberland are big fans and regularly donate cash to help support the community band. As a thank you, the band stopped

by their house for a surprise private performance on their front lawn — something similar to popular ‘flash mobs.’

Comox school finalist École Robb Road has been selected as one of 10 finalist schools in the MAJESTA Trees of Knowledge Competition and is now in the running to win a $20,000 outdoor classroom developed in partnership with Tree Canada and Focus on Forests!

Now, it will be up to Canadians to vote online to determine if École Robb Road will be the school to come out on top. Voting runs April 7 to May 5 at majestatreesofknowledge. ca.

At the end of the voting period the school with the most votes will take home the grand prize of an outdoor classroom.

Additional prizes will also be awarded, including $5,000 for the runner-up, $3,000 for third place,

$2,000 for fourth place, $1,000 for all other finalists and $3,000 for the school who has the most creative idea used to rally support during the voting period. École Robb Road in Comox has a large student body with limited space for children to spend time outside, especially during winter months.

The school is interested in creating an outdoor classroom to give students a space to play, grow and learn a renewed appreciation for nature. École Robb Road envisions developing an outdoor environment with access to shelter, seating and a garden where kids can better examine nature.

— MAJESTA

“This crew just love to play together — we have a lot of fun,” said band director Joanne Hawthorne.

The Cumberland Marching Band is a non-profit community band that has been operating since September 2010 and is 25 members strong.

It includes kids from Grades 7 to 12 from all over.

“You just have to have an interest in being a member and be able to play an instrument,” added board member Tina WillardStepan. “We have players from all over the

Valley, and from as far away as Campbell River. It’s an amazing group of people working together to learn and entertain.”

Each season includes a number of performances in parades and at community events, as well as opportunities to travel.

The Cumberland Marching Band is an independent non-profit organization.

For more information about the band e-mail director Joanne Hawthorn at joanne. hawthorn@sd71.bc.ca.

— Cumberland Marching Band

Cumberland United Church is hosting an introductory Enneagram workshop Feb. 28 and March 1.

The workshop is entitled Empower Yourself Using the Enneagram Personality System.

The facilitator will

by Claudette Keller, BSc MSc, a certified Enneagram teacher, author, coach, and consultant.

She will be assisted

by Tamsen Matheson

and Brooke Thoburn.

Keller says, “The Enneagram Personality System is a dynamic self-discovery and selfimprovement tool.”

The workshop is in two parts — a Friday evening talk from 6:30 to 9 and a Saturday interactive workshop from 9:30 to 3:30.

For information or to register, contact Tamsen at 250-897-7473 or tamsen@shaw.ca.

— Cumberland United Church

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You can apply now for Community Impact Funds First Insurance and First Credit Union recently announced they will give away $10,000 in Community Impact Funds to local non-profit organizations in the communities they serve.

Community Impact Funds, which will be awarded annually, strongly align with the purpose of First Insurance and First Credit Union, which is “to strengthen the wellbeing of [their] member-clients and make meaningful community impact.”

The funds serve this purpose by providing one-time financial support to non-profit organizations that contribute to the social, health, economic, or environmental wellbeing of their local communities.

“We are thrilled to offer these Community Impact Funds,” marketing and communications specialist Tara Chernoff explains.

“Giving back to the community is built into our business model.

“We know that awarding larger funds to local non-profits is going to make a big difference in each of our communities. We’re hoping to see many organizations taking advantage of this won-

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Non-profit organizations in the Comox Valley, Cumberland, Powell River, Texada Island and Bowen Island, can apply for Community Impact Funds via the First

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The deadline to apply for the 2014 funds is March 15. The successful applicants will be announced at

the First Credit Union annual general meeting in Powell River this May. First Credit Union is the longest-running credit union in B.C., incorporated in 1939.

With five insurance branches including Westview Agencies, five credit union branches, $230 million in credit union assets, and $100 million in wealth management

assets, the organization’s 140 employees serve over 38,000 clients and members across four vibrant coastal communities.

— First Credit Union

Move the TV and restyle your room.

Debbie Travis CELEB DESIGNER

Jung talk at college

The Comox Valley C.G. Jung Society will present a lecture on Mid-life Transitions by Jungian analyst John Betts.

It happens Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at North Island College.

Mid-life transitions or crises are difficult and potentially destructive experiences.

Sometimes, at mid-life, we may feel discomfort about whether our life is truly meaningful.

Sometimes, we may experience a major depression, or other major crisis in our life.

We may think of these times as being swallowed into the belly of the whale. How do we end up in this situation, and what can we do to prevent it?

The presentation will be at 7 p.m. in Room 203 of the Tyee Building of North Island College in Courtenay. To ensure a spot, e-mail the CV Jung Society at cvjungsociety@gmail.com.

— Comox Valley C.G. Jung Society

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Get started with a FREE 42" LG Smart TV with Optik TV and Internet for 3 years.†

Call 310-MYTV (6988), go to telus.com/optik or visit your TELUS Store or Authorized Dealer.

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*Wireless signal range can be affected by conditions in the home. Wireless access point required, charged separately. †Offer available until May 5, 2014, to residential customers who have not subscribed to Optik TV or Internet in the past 90 days. Minimum system requirements apply.

Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a TELUS representative. TELUS reserves the right to modify channel lineups and packaging and regular pricing without notice. Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer not available with TELUS Internet 6. HDTV-input-equipped television required to watch HD. 42" LG Smart TV offer available while quantities last and cannot be combined with promotional prices. TELUS reserves the right to substitute an equivalent or better product without notice. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price of a 42" LG Smart TV is $899. Cancellation fee for early termination of a service agreement will be $24/mo. for the 42" LG Smart TV and $10/mo. for the HD PVR and digital boxes multiplied by the number of months remaining in the term. Current rental rates apply at the end of the term. Rental equipment must be returned in good condition upon cancellation of service, otherwise the replacement cost will be charged to the account. TELUS, the TELUS logo, Optik, Optik TV, telus.com and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. © LG Electronics Canada, Inc. All rights reserved. “LG Life’s Good” is a registered trademark of LG Corp. © 2014 TELUS.

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u Spend $200 or more before applicable taxes at any Real Canadian Superstore location and receive a free Unilever Beauty Essentials or Grooming Essentials Pack. Excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. The retail value of up to $24.98 will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, February 21st until closing Thursday, February 27th, 2014. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item.

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in Superbucks® value when you pay with your

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**Redeem your earned Superbucks® value towards the purchase of Merchandise at participating stores (excluding tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets, gas and prescriptions). With each fuel purchase when you use your President’s Choice Financial® MasterCard® or President’s Choice Financial® debit card as payment, you will receive 7 cents per litre in Superbucks® value. When you use any other method of payment, you will receive 3.5 cents per litre in Superbucks® value.

Superbucks® value expires 60 days after date of issue. Superbucks® value are not redeemable at third party businesses within participating stores, the gas bar, or on the purchase of tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets and prescriptions.

Superbucks® value has no cash value and no cash will be returned for any unused portion. Identification may be required at the time of redemption. See Superbucks® receipt for more details. ® Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. ©2014. † MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Bank a licensee of the mark. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank. President’s Choice Financial personal banking products are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC.

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